Amazing ATCs

We love ATC Saturdays...full of fun, friends, amazing ATC artwork, and of course yummy snacks. Sometimes it gets a bit crazy, but we always have a wonderful afternoon...our loyal traders come as far way as Long Beach, the San Fernando Valley, and other points beyond...we thank you for dealing with 'Carmageddon' and coming to see us...

Michele starts the afternoon with a demo...Saturday's demo featured a very fun line of cowgirl themed rubber stamps and collage paper from Tweety Jill...




We love how the twine adds just the perfect amount of interest to these great ATC cards...




After the demo, the trading frenzy begins...there is much swapping of notebooks, peeking over shoulders and shouts of 'have I traded with you yet?'...






Hmmm...which one will Michele choose...


Hello Mark!


These two pretty girls were first time traders at Stamp Your Heart Out...these gals are super talented, and very generous in their trading...thanks so much for joining us...


Looks like everyone had a great time! Remember we trade the third Saturday of every month...can't make it in to the store? Drop them off and we'll trade for you!

Thanks for stopping by today...

Make Someone Happy,
Sheila

'Splash' Party

Better get this on your calendars now...


We are so excited about the July Lifestyle Crafts release that we decided to have a little party in honor of it. Ginny always delivers an amazing Lifestyle Crafts demo but this time she wanted to step it up a notch and really celebrate...we'll have a free make n take for everyone, refreshments, and maybe even a few prizes. Dress in your favorite tropical outfit and receive a special gift... Aloha!

Make Someone Happy!
Sheila

Cards For The Troops

As you might know, we are collecting cards to send to our troops serving overseas... they in turn will use these cards to send out to their loved ones back home...we have a big red bucket in the store that you can drop your donated cards into...all cards are gratefully accepted, however holiday themed cards have a due date...we have more detailed information about this wonderful program in the store...


We would like to thank you very much for all your support in the "Cards for the Troops" project...The first shipment consisted of over 120 beautiful cards, lovingly made by you, our wonderful customers...Thank you so much!...We would love to see the bucket full of Halloween and Fall themed cards (before September 12th please), but of course all cards are welcome...this project is especially important to our own Nancy and Barbara, both have sons serving in active duty...

Make Someone Happy!
Sheila

Just Bag It

We had so much fun with our Red, White, and Blue Challenge last month...thanks to all of you who participated...your creations were fabulous and all received hearty compliments from employees and customers alike...

And in celebration of National Paper Bag Day on July 12, we want to see what you can do with this...a plain 'ol paper bag...Yep, it is a paper bag challenge!

Big or small...kraft, white, or colors...gusseted or flat...


We want to see your creations! You can paint it...stamp on it...cut it up...die cut it...

Will you make a banner....

or a scrapbook...


or even a giant flower...


It's up to you...just have them in the store by July 25...remember all entries receive a small gift from us and will be on display in the store for all to admire...

Also, the newest Lifestyle Crafts release, 'TROPICAL SPLASH' is in now in the store. You will love the beachy themed dies that are perfect for card making and scrapbooking. Click on the big blue 'L ' on the right sidebar for a direct link to the Lifestyle Crafts website, there you can see product images and projects...Don't miss the demo on this great release on July 23rd.

I just saw a tiny peek at the project Ginny is designing for the July Club Die...wow, you will not be disappointed...sorry, the Club is sold out for July, and there are only a few available for August...sign up now before it is too late...

Make Someone Happy!
Sheila

Celebrate America!

We wish you a happy and safe 4th of July celebration with family and friends, and of course good food!

We'll be back tomorrow with news about the newest Lifestyle Crafts release, the July Challenge and an update on Shop Hop!

Make Someone Happy!
Sheila

39 again

We hosted a little party for our dear friend Lois on Wednesday...complete with family, friends, yummy cake and of course a snazzy crown for the birthday girl!



Lois said she turned '39', but the cake says '85'! Hmmm...


Hope you had a fun birthday Lois...

This week we received a shipment of new Cat's Life Press stamps...These are Ginny's favorites...we love them too for their whimsical graphics and clever sayings, perfect for card making, decorating envelopes, ATCs and journaling...


Make Someone Happy!
Sheila

Wink Wink ;)

Back in stock...'A Wink of Stella'...our new favorite glitter pens! We think the name is adorable, and once you try them they will become your favorite too...


These acid free, archival pigment ink pens write super smooth and are easy flowing....the 0.8 nib size is perfect for writing, coloring and highlighting stamped images. The metallics are soft, the colors bright and crisp, and the clear adds just the perfect amount of highlight shimmer. And you can watercolor with them...Remember they love to be stored on their sides!


Next time you are in the store, ask to try them out!


Which colors will you choose...At only $2.75 each you just might need all 13 luscious colors...


A reminder...the July Demo and Class schedule is now available...we are delighted to offer two classes taught by our special friends...Julie Nutting and Beth Butterfield...think lovely mermaids and crashing waves...the breathtaking pieces of art you'll make in these classes are lovely summer creations that you will treasure forever...we have samples in the store. And our very own Michele has designed the sweetest adorned chipboard cottage in her workshop, 'Home Sweet Home'...if you love altered art, this is the perfect workshop for you!

Make Someone Happy!
Sheila