Life at Stamping Details...

Thursday, January 31, 2013

NEW Tim Holtz Stamps are In!

Have you seen the new Tim Holtz Stamps from Stampers Anonymous?   You are going to love them!  They are in at Stamping Details!  Stop by today to check out our supply while it lasts! 




Artsy Tiny Book with Sharon - February 3rd

Artsy Tiny Book with Sharon
Sunday, February 3, 2013 • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
 
 
 
About Sharon Diskin
Sharon has been stamping and creating for over twenty years. She was was an "Artist on Call" for Stampington and Co. for the Inspirations magazine from 2001 through 2007. She also worked for Luminarte with the Twinkling H2O's and Polished Pigments for six years.
Creating her own embellishments and jewerly has been a delight for Sharon. Shrink plastic creations are Sharon's favorite medium other than paper. It is a fun product and craft that she has been working with for over eleven years now, and it is still fun for her!
$24.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Calling all Cricut Lovers...Cricut Classes on Saturday Feb 2nd!

Cricut 101 (Basics) with Bonnie
Saturday, February 2, 2013 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cricut 101 is geared to the novice. This class will feature:
  • Care and preservations of the matts
  • Basic operation
  • Settings for the blade
  • How to use the buttons/overlays
  • Explain and demonstrate mode keys
  • Explain function keys
  • Settings – how to program
  • Cutting adjustment keys
  • How to use the pens

You will leave this class with the understanding and have the confidence to start using your Cricut.
Please bring in your Cricut Expression, original Cricut, or Cricut Create, and power cord, cartridges, and matts.  $24. Includes all class materials.
 
Cricut 102 (Practical: Make a Card) with Bonnie

Saturday, February 2, 2013 • 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM


Cricut 102 is a hands-on class using the art of layering and making a card. We will focus on:
  • The art of layering with shadows and blackouts (also, what type of glue to use)
  • How to use different papers on the machine
  • What "fit to length" means
  • What "fit to page" means

Please bring in your machine, cartridges and paper scraps. It can be any Cricut model. $24. Includes all class materials.
 
 

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Love Defined - Canvas Album Class wtih Monika Thomas

Love Defined with Monika Thomas
Monday, February 4, 2013 • 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Monday, February 4, 2013 • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
You are not going to want to miss this class!  Create this adorable Canvas album with Monica:
 
 
 
 
 
$26.
 

Back By Request if you Missed it - Oh Christmas Tree with Clare

This class sold out and so many asked for it to come back that we sheduled this for Friday, February 1st:

Oh Christmas Tree with Clare
Friday, February 1, 2013 • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

 
 
$26.

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Make 'n Take Monday Week of January 28th

We are gearing up for Valentine's Day!  Come in and see all the great items we have to make your own Valentine's Day cards.  Also make sure to come in and create this cute Valentine's Day Tag.......

 
If you have not joined us for our Make 'n Take Monday you will want to check it out. For Make-N-Take Mondays, we prepare all of the materials for you to create a homemade card, for only $2!! All levels are welcome, so feel free to invite family and friends! Signing-up ahead of time is not necessary, but highly recommended. We hope to see you here!! $2.
By request we will our our Make 'n Take all week while supplies last! Just come on in!

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Graphic 45 Card Class with DiAnn

Join DiAnn this coming Tuesday to create these three beautiful cards from Graphic 45!
 
Graphic 45 Card Class with DiAnn
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
 
$20. Includes all class materials.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

NEW E-Bosser!! Save today on this fun NEW product!

We are so excited about this latest product introduced at CHA.  We literally had to get one to demo and show you all!


This cool machine embosses all the way up to 8.5 X 11".  We are offering a savings until January 31st!  With a $50 deposit the machine will be $199.99.  After that date it goes up to $229.99.  Make sure to come in and demo it for yourself.  You can run any die or embossing folders you already own!

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Make 'n Take Monday this week!

Our Make 'n Take Monday for this week (1/21/13) is.......
 

 
If you have not joined us for our Make 'n Take Monday you will want to check it out.  For Make-N-Take Mondays, we prepare all of the materials for you to create a homemade card, for only $2!! All levels are welcome, so feel free to invite family and friends! Signing-up ahead of time is not necessary, but highly recommended. We hope to see you here!! $2.
By request we will our our Make 'n Take all week while supplies last! Just come on in!

New Catalogs from CHA - Stop by to SHOP!

We were so excited by all the new stamps and products we saw at CHA!  We picked up catalog after catalog.  Thank you so much for joining us Sunday for our Post CHA Hooplah!  We love how excited everyone is to see the new products.  Some of the catalogs that caught our eyes:
 
Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous
 
Penny Black

We will be placing new orders all this week so a great time to stop in and get the stamps you want.  Remember we will special order items for you and call you when they come in.  Lots of catalogs to choose from....
 

Monday, January 21, 2013

LINDA BRADBURY IS BACK - Weekend of Jan 25th-27th

We have an ENTIRE WEEKEND of Linda Bradbury and you will want to get sign up for her classes RIGHT AWAY as they are filling up!......here is the complete listing of classes:

A Reason to Smile by Classic Expressions
Friday, January 25, 2013 • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
This collection is refreshing and lighthearted with a touch of whimsical thrown in! Floral, polka dots and glitter... See you here!
Martha's Vineyard by Classic Expressions
Friday, January 25, 2013 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
A touch of sophistication and class, rich with colors of deep plum, golds, blacks and reds describe this beautiful and timless three card collection. Learn new folds as we create and enjoy a great time together. Join us!
Who Doesn't Love a Cupcake? by Classic Expressions
Saturday, January 26, 2013 • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sunday, January 27, 2013 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Who doesn't love a good cupcake? Let Linda know if you find someone! New images by Impression Obsession help to create these three delectable cards! Join us!
My Little Red Wagon by Classic Expressions
Saturday, January 26, 2013 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Memories of childhood, for many of us, include a little Red Wagon, nostalgic, classic and all occassion describe this collection – Join us and go back in time!
Sit Back and Relax by Classic Expressions
Sunday, January 27, 2013 • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
This soft and reflective three card collection is perfect for any occasion when you want to send a card to show you care. New images by Impression Obsession of feathered friends, and florals will be incorporated with papers by Bo Bunny. See you here!
Class cards are pre-stamped to save time and all papers and supplies are furnished. Students will need to bring only scissors to class. All adhesives, glue and markers, Tombow and/or Copic, are supplied for use in class.
Students also receive a printed instruction/measurement sheet of all projects along with an itemized list of papers needed to complete those projects. Cards and instructions/measurement sheets are copyrighted and for personal use only.
About Linda Bradbury
Linda Bradbury began in the stamping industry in 1995 along with her sister Linel Mehus. Together they conceived, started and operated for seven years a very successful rubber stamp art store called "The Avenue," in White Bear Lake, MN. Along with designing, teaching and instructing a new class each week and displaying over 100 new and original samples per month, they also designed, published and sold in the United States and overseas four Rubber Stamp Art Ideas books. Linda and Linel continue to design and teach on a weekly basis and hold three-four weekend retreats a year. Linda is known for incorporating unique color and textures into her designs to create balance, interest and harmony. Come and enjoy a fun and relaxing yet instructional time with her and create something new and exciting to share with family and friends! See you in class!
To learn more about Linda, visit the Classic Expressions website.
$29. Includes all class materials.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

New Product Alert: Tattered Angels Paint Systems!

Make sure to stop by and see all the new products coming in from our trip to CHA!  You will want to come in and get these cool new Tattered Angels Paint Systems!
 
We also have a great array of reds & pinks perfect for Valentine's day!

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Love is in the Air
with Magdalena
Saturday, February 9, 2013 • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
$45.
This class was moved from Jan. 19th date ....the flu hit..
A couple of openings left...
Register in person or by calling (858-513-8024)
during   store hours.
[Love is in the Air] [Love is in the Air]
Click a picture to see a larger view.
[Love is in the Air]

Post CHA Hooplah! Sunday January 20th!

Join us from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Sunday!
Post CHA Hooplah!!!
 
We want to show you all the new great items and ideas we found at CHA! What is CHA you ask? The Craft and Hobby Association – which is the largest tradeshow in our business. We will have out the catalogs we brought back with all the new items that are coming. Plus we'll be doing demos with the new eBosser – an electric embosser and die cutter by Craftwell – it's cute and awesome!
 
 
 
Look through the catalogs and see (and order!) all the new stuff!
Join us from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Sunday!

Monday, January 14, 2013

Gold, Silver & Bronze with Michael Strong - Wed Jan 30th

Gold, Silver & Bronze
with Michael Strong
THREE CLASSES:
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 

Michael's classes sell out so you will want to call us to reserve your seat:  858/513-8024
 
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper, Platinum – Make five different metallic cards with Mike Strong.
$24. Includes all class materials.
 

Sunday, January 13, 2013

LINDA BRADBURY IS BACK - Weekend of Jan 25th-27th

We have an ENTIRE WEEKEND of Linda Bradbury and you will want to get sign up for her classes RIGHT AWAY as they will fill up......here is the complete listing of classes:

A Reason to Smile by Classic Expressions
Friday, January 25, 2013 • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
 
This collection is refreshing and lighthearted with a touch of whimsical thrown in! Floral, polka dots and glitter... See you here!
 
 
Martha's Vineyard by Classic Expressions
Friday, January 25, 2013 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
A touch of sophistication and class, rich with colors of deep plum, golds, blacks and reds describe this beautiful and timless three card collection. Learn new folds as we create and enjoy a great time together. Join us!
 
 
Who Doesn't Love a Cupcake? by Classic Expressions
Saturday, January 26, 2013 • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sunday, January 27, 2013 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
 
Who doesn't love a good cupcake? Let Linda know if you find someone! New images by Impression Obsession help to create these three delectable cards! Join us!
 
 
My Little Red Wagon by Classic Expressions
Saturday, January 26, 2013 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
 

Memories of childhood, for many of us, include a little Red Wagon, nostalgic, classic and all occassion describe this collection – Join us and go back in time!
 
 
Sit Back and Relax by Classic Expressions
Sunday, January 27, 2013 • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
 
 
This soft and reflective three card collection is perfect for any occasion when you want to send a card to show you care. New images by Impression Obsession of feathered friends, and florals will be incorporated with papers by Bo Bunny. See you here!
 
 
Class cards are pre-stamped to save time and all papers and supplies are furnished. Students will need to bring only scissors to class. All adhesives, glue and markers, Tombow and/or Copic, are supplied for use in class.
Students also receive a printed instruction/measurement sheet of all projects along with an itemized list of papers needed to complete those projects. Cards and instructions/measurement sheets are copyrighted and for personal use only.
About Linda Bradbury
Linda Bradbury began in the stamping industry in 1995 along with her sister Linel Mehus. Together they conceived, started and operated for seven years a very successful rubber stamp art store called "The Avenue," in White Bear Lake, MN. Along with designing, teaching and instructing a new class each week and displaying over 100 new and original samples per month, they also designed, published and sold in the United States and overseas four Rubber Stamp Art Ideas books. Linda and Linel continue to design and teach on a weekly basis and hold three-four weekend retreats a year. Linda is known for incorporating unique color and textures into her designs to create balance, interest and harmony. Come and enjoy a fun and relaxing yet instructional time with her and create something new and exciting to share with family and friends! See you in class!
To learn more about Linda, visit the Classic Expressions website.
$29. Includes all class materials.

 
 

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Zentangle Inspired Art - Scallop Box with Suzanne - Sun. Jan 20th

Zentangle Inspired Art (ZIA) – Scallop Box
with Suzanne
Sunday, January 20, 2013 • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Scallop Box is fun to tangle on and easy to assemble. It is just the right size for holding those small precious treasures or as a unique gift box.
Students should have a basic understanding of the Zentangle method of drawing and a repertoire of tangle patterns to use.
Please bring: sharp scissors or X-Acto knife, Micron Pen(s) in sizes of your choice as they do not bleed/feather on the Bristol Vellum, pencil and blending stump for shading.
Additional information is available at Suzanne's blog and the Zentangle website.
$24.

Friday, January 11, 2013

Graphic 45 - Two New Lines - PREORDER NOW

We are so excited to be heading to CHA this weekend but we already got sneek peaks of the new lines from Graphic 45 and we are sharing them here:
 
 

 
This is your chance to PREORDER these two new beautiful lines.  Let us know what we can order for you so the second those come in we call you!  Graphic 45 has stunned us with beauty again!