February and March Stamping Class Schedule

Getting a wee bit tired of all the snow? Coming in for a stamping class is a surefire cabin fever reliever! Here's what we've got in store for this month and next:

Valentine's Pop-up Cards
Saturday February 11th from 10-noon
Teddy bears and frilly hearts galore!

Punch a Bunch
Using a variety of punches, we'll make a whole bunch o' cards.
Wednesday February 16th 1-3, and Saturday February 19th from 10-noon

Ribbons & Lace
Using brightly colored ribbons to embellish, we'll make cards for all occasions.
Wednesday February 23rd from 1-3, and Saturday February 26th from 10-noon

St. Patrick's Day Cards and Birthday Cards
Wednesday, March 2nd from 1-3, and Saturday March 5th from 10-noon

All New Housemouse
Housemouse makes the cutest stamps. Come and see!
Wednesday March 9th from 1-3, and Saturday March 12th from 10-noon

Easter Eggstravaganza
Its not too early to start some nice cards for Easter!
Wednesday March 16th from 1-3, and Saturday, March 19th from 10-noon

Call 872-2118 or stop by the store to sign up. Bring double-sided tape, a glue stick, scissors and whatever stamping supplies you have to class. As always, folks who purchase $50 worth of stamping supplies are entered to win a $25 gift certificate. The next drawing is on February 12th.

November stamping classes

There's still leaves on the trees, but they're going fast! That lets us know that the holidays will soon be here. It's time to get stamping! Here's what we've got in store for November:

Christmas Concertina
We'll learn to make little books. Cards, too!
Wednesday November 3rd from 1-3
Saturday November 4th from 10-Noon

Stamping on Tiles
We'll be making hot plates and wall hangings. Stamping is not just for cards!
Wednesday November 10th from 1-3

Northwoods Christmas Cards
We'll be making cards with new design from the ever popular Northwoods collection.
Wednesday November 17th from 1-3
Saturday November 20th from 10-Noon

Call 872-2118 or stop by the store to sign up for classes. As always, bring a glue stick, double sided tape, scissors, and stamping supplies to class. Participants receive 10% off all stamping supplies in the store, and if you buy $50 worth, you'll be entered in our drawing for a $25 gift certificate. The next drawing in on December 4th.

October stamping classes

Besides the usual birthdays, thank you, and get well cards, Autumn is a time to get cracking making cards. Before you know it, it'll be Christmas!

Awesome Autumn Cards
Northwoods makes such gorgeous scenery stamps, especially for this time of year!
Saturday, October 2nd from 10:00-Noon

Sympathy and Get Well Cards
It's always good to have these on hand.
Wednesday, October 6th from 1:00-3:00
Saturday, October 9th from 10:00-Noon

Alcohol Inks and Watercolor Techniques Workshop
We'll learn to make cool backgrounds and shading.
Wednesday, October 13th from 1:00-3:00

Tea Bag Folding
Tea bag folding is a paper folding technique that originated in Europe. It's similar to origami. Come learn the basic folds to make something new!
Wednesday, October 20th from 1:00-3:00
Saturday, October 23rd from 10:00-Noon

All Occasions Cards Workshop
You name it - we'll make it!
Wednesday, October 27th from 1:00-3:00
Saturday, October 30th from 10:00-Noon

Please call 872-2118 to sign up or drop by the store.

Bring scissors, a glue stick, double sided tape, and stamping supplies to all workshops. If you buy $50 or more of stamping supplies, you'll be entered in our drawing to win a $25 gift certificate. The next drawing is on November 20th. As always, class participants get 10% off all supplies purchased.

September stamping classes

It's time to get busy and start making cards! Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas will be here before you know it (and winter, too, but we don't want to think about that, do we?) Here's our stamping classes for the duration of the month:

Wednesday September 15th from 1-3
The "Cat's Pajamas" Christmas Cards
What are they? Come find out!

Saturday September 18th from 10-noon
Fall Northwoods Cards
Northwoods cards are gorgeous. The card at the top of this post is a Northwoods stamp. Check out their detailed coloring instructions here. Come to the class to play with some new stamps!

Wednesday, September 22nd from 1-3 and Saturday September 25th from 10-Noon
Too Cute to Spook Workshop
This will be great fun!

August stamping classes

Summer's flying by! Here's our stamping classes for August:

Outlines Flowers and Paper Quilting
New floral cards, always great from the Outlines series.
Wednesday, August 4 from 1-3 and Saturday August 7th from 10-noon

Pop-Up Cards
Wouldn't you know? They pop up when you open them. Lots of fun!
Wednesday August 11th from 10-Noon and Saturday August 14th from 10-noon

All New House Mouse Workshop
New the cute critters are fuzzy and soft. Come check 'em out!
Wednesday August 18th from 1-3 and Saturday August 21st from 10-noon

Punches and Ribbons
Make a portfolio of cards to give or have ready.
Wednesday August 25th from 1-3 and Saturday August 28th from 10-noon

Please call 872-2118 to sign up for classes. Don't forget to bring a glue stick, double stick tape, scissors, and any stamping supplies you have and want to use.

The next drawing for a $25 gift certificate is on August 28th. As always, class participants get 10% off supplies, and you're entered to win the drawing if you purchase $50 worth.

July Stamping Classes

No, it's not April Fool's Day, and it's not Christmas, but we've got some upcoming early Christmas card classes in July! Here's the schedule for the month:

Christmas in July!
Wednesday July 17th from 1-3 and Saturday July 17th from 10-noon
Stay cool and get a super early head start on great crds for Christmas!

The Way Life Should Be
Wednesday July 21st from 1-3 and Saturday July 24th from 10-noon
We'll be making scenery and summer cards. Ah, Maine in summer. Make memories with cards!

Hero Arts Workshop
Wednesday July 28th from 1-3 and Saturday July 31st from 10-noon
All new cards from the wonderful Hero Arts company. Join us and have fun!

Please call 872-2118 to sign up or just stop by the store. Don't forget to bring a glue stick, scissors, double sided tape, and any stamping supplies you may have. As always, class participants get 10% off supplies.

June Stamping Classes

Saturday June 12th from 10-Noon
Father's Day or Guy's Birthday cards

Paper Cut Creations
Wednesday, June 16th from 1-3
New folding cards and shaker cards.

Paper Cut Creations
Saturday June 19th from 10-Noon
Let's play with more folding and shaker cards!

New House Mouse
Wednesday, June 23rd from 1-3
We'll make some summer themed cards for birthdays or any occasion.

New House Mouse
Saturday, June 26th from 10-Noon
More summer themed cards!

Impression Obsession
Wednesday June 30th from 1-3
These cards will be different and really fun. We've got new ideas from the stamp show!

Our next drawing for a $25 gift certificate will be on July 17th. Come in and buy $50 worth of stamping supplies and be entered to win.

As always, stamping classes are $7 and participants get 10% off their supplies. Please stop by or call 872-2118 to sign up. And don't forget to bring scissors, a glue stick, double stick tape, and whatever supplies you'd like to use.

We look forward to seeing you! Stamping is fun!

May Stamping Classes

The pic above has no color and it's finally spring! Well, click on it, print it out, and color it in. It's from "Outlines", and we've got new "Outlines" and Hero Arts products arriving soon.

Here's what we've got in store (no pun intended!) for the rest of May (better late than never!) All classes this month are with Sue:

Saturday May 15th "Outlines" 10-Noon
We'll use those wonderful "Outlines" stamps to make birthday, thanks, and what-have-you cards.

Wednesday, May Father's Day Cards 19th 1-3
Let's make those Dads some nice cards!

Saturday, May 22nd Punch Art 10-Noon
Using new punches, we'll be making several different cards. Bright colors (or not)! Using a punch is a great way to use up scrap paper. Don't forget to bring what you have, and you don't have any leftovers, that's okay, too.

Wednesday, May 28th Hero Arts 1-3
These are the new ideas from the stamp show. They are very nice cards and this will be a wonderful class. They're all fun, but we get excited sometimes.

Please call 872-2118 to sign up, or sign up in the store. All classes are seven dollars. Bring stamping supplies, scissors, glue stick, and double-sided tape. Class participants get 10% off supplies, and if you purchase $50 worth of supplies, you'll get a chance to win a $25 gift certificate. The next drawing will be on May 29th.

April Stamping Classes

New Outlines stamps and all sorts of products from Hero Arts will be arriving soon. April's classes will be filled with new stamping techniques that Sue and Sharon learned when they spent three days at the Boston Stamping Show!

Flower Power
Join Sue as we make gorgeous flower arrangements for all occasions.
Saturday, April 3rd from 10-12

Learn to Quill Flowers with Sharon
We'll learn the skill of paper "twirling". It's easy and fun! We'll be making several springtime floral cards, too.
Wednesday, April 7th from 1-3

Northwoods Wildlife
Sue will show us all the Northwoods Arts stamps - guy cards, summer birthdays. . .they're all so beautiful!
Saturday April 10th from 10-Noon

Springtime Flutterbys
Glittery butterflies and flowers say spring! Come join the fun with Sharon.
Wednesday, April 14th from 1-3
Saturday, April 17th from 10-Noon

Floral Embroidery on Paper
We'll be making several birthday cards as well as a special thank you note or two. Join Sharon as we learn some new techniques.
Wednesday, April 17th from 1-3
Saturday, April 24th from 10-12

Mother's Days Cards
Join Sue as it's time to make some beautiful cars for the moms in your life!
Wednesday, April 28th from 1-3

Please call 872-2118 to sign up for classes.

As always, please bring stamping supplies, scissors, a glue stick, and double stick tape. All class participants receive 10% off stamping supplies, and if you purchase $50 or more, you'll be entered into the drawing for a $25 gift certificate. The next drawing is April 17th!

March stamping classes

Saturday March 6th St. Patrick's Day Cards
We'll be making St. Patrick's Day cards, of course! Think green. . .from 10:00am to noon.

Wednesday March 10th The All Occasion Jamboree
From 1-3, we'll be stocking up on birthday, thank you, and get well cards. Get 'em ready!

Saturday March 13th Another All Occasion Jamboree!
From 10:00am to noon.

Wednesday March 17th Easter Cards
From 1-3, we'll start making the cutest Easter cards.

Saturday March 20th Easter Cards
From 10-noon, even more Easter cards!

Wednesday March 24th Bunnies, Chicks, Peeps and More Easter Cards
Even more Easter cards - try your handy at making fuzzy cards with beautiful colors, from 1-3.

Call 872-2118 to sign up. Don't forget to bring stamping supplies, scissors, glue sticks, and double sided tape. All class participants get 10% off supplies. Every time you buy $50 dollars of supplies, you'll be entered in our monthly drawing to win a $25 gift certificate. The next drawing is on April 10th.

Spring is in the air! The lovely wreath is a Northwoods rubber stamp. Their detailed instructions for coloring are here.

February Stamping Class Schedule

Here it is:

Embossed Valentines
Sharon will show us how to do paste, dry, and regular embossing.
Wednesday February 3rd from 1-3 and Saturday February 6th from 10-Noon

Valentine Cards
Join Sue to make pop-ups and other cards.
Wednesday February 10th from 1-3 and Saturday February 13th from 10-Noon

All New House Mouse
Make fun and cute cards for all occasions with Sue.
Wednesday February 17th from 1-3

Hero Arts Party
Saturday February 20th from 10-Noon Read more about this class here.

Northwoods Butterflies
Wednesday February 24th from 1-3 Join Sue, who says, "These butterflies are so pretty!" Think Spring!

Shrink Art
Saturday February 27th from 10-Noon
Sue will show us how to make shrink art pins. Great gifts!

As usual, please bring stamping supplies, scissors, a glue stick, and double stick tape. All class participants receive 10% off stamping supplies. Call 872-2118 to sign up.

If you'd like to look at the full color catalog of Northwoods wildlife stamps, click here. We have a large selection in the store and are happy to order any ones you may like.

Would you like to know how to artists at Northwoods color their stamping so beautifully (like the one up above?) There's a detailed tutorial for you to read and print out at their website.

Upcoming stamping classes

While we're still in the holiday spirit, there will be two Christmas card classes. Sharon said "It's never too early!" They are on Wednesday, January 20th, from 1-3, and Saturday, January 23rd from 10-12.

There will be a Valentine's Day card class with Sharon on Wednesday, January 27th from 1-3. As always, class participants get 10% off all their supplies. Call 872-2118 to sign up.

You can click on the image above to print it out and color it in. Happy stamping!

Hero Arts Party

Just so you can't say we aren't giving you enough notice, there will be a Hero Arts Party on February 20th from 10:00am to noon. It's the price of a regular stamping class - seven dollars. Even if you're not a big stamper, you might want to check this one out! To get a taste of Hero Arts stamping and get all sorts of nifty crafty ideas and free projects, too, take yourself over to the Hero Club Blog.

And of course, Merry Christmas! Hope you and yours are happy, healthy, and toasty warm!

Class schedule through the end of the year

Wednesday, December 16th from 1:00-3:00 Christmas Cards by Papercute with Sue
This will be extra-fun. Lots of new ideas and cute cards.

Saturday, December 19th from 10:00-12:00 A Variety of Christmas Cards with Sue
Last chance to make cards at a class in the store! Let's do a little punching, some snow, some Santas - a workshop of many cards!

Wednesday, December 30th from 1:00-3:00 Christmas Thank You Cards with Sharon
It'll be time to make and send those thank you cards.

All classes, as usual, are seven dollars. Bring stamping supplies, scissors, a glue stick, and double-stick tape. Call 872-2118 for more info or to sign up.

There's still a few sewing and quilting classes before the year is up. Call 872-5403 for more info.

If you click on the wreath image above, it will open in a new window. That way, you can print it out.