Stamping Gala Tease – Day Two . . .

I know, I know – I have already heard from a few “out-of-towners” who think I’m being terribly cruel by posting all of the cool things we’ll be doing in our store during the Stamping Gala August 9-15 (the best one was “I just shorted out my laptop while looking at these pics”). I can offer two responses:

1. I get the same feedback from the locals when I post cool things we do at conventions.

2. I’m giving you a month’s notice – can you think of anything better in the summer than a trip to lovely Dayton, Ohio? And if you have to rely on a male driver, send him to the U.S. Air Force Museum after he drops you off (it’s only 15 minutes away, it’s free, and it’ll keep him occupied for hours).

That said, brace yourself for classes, demos, and free make it/take its from some of our favorite fellow vendors and instructors. Here are the highlights of Day Two – Tuesday, August 10:

Three Trunk Sales in the Store – All Day Long!
From Impression Obsession, Sweet Stamps, and The Paper Cut – You’ll have plenty of time to shop them between events!

Starting at 10:00 a.m.
Free Demo with Mitra Friant from Impression Obsession (Backgrounds)
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Free MITI with Mitra Friant from Impression Obsession (Halloween)
She’s back — and will show you how to make great backgrounds for your cards! Between 11:30 & 1:30, Mitra will switch to a MITI where you’ll use the blue background at right and make a Halloween card!

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Free Demo with Stacey Richardson from Sweet Stamps
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Free MITI with Stacey Richardson from Sweet Stamps (Parchment Crafting w/Rubber Stamps)
Did you miss out on Stacey when she was here in April? Or do you want to see more? Here’s your chance! Catch the demo first, then stick around to make a parchment crafting piece of your own!

3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Vintage Fashion Tag Book with “Tweety Jill” Haglund from TJ Designs ($18)
Enjoy creating an elegant six page collage tag book using vintage fashion images from TJ Designs. This tag book makes a beautiful keepsake or gift. Adding photos to you book makes a nice personal touch. Kit includes Fashion Images, lace, buttons, and trims. Register at www.marcopaper.com or call 937-433-7030

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Free MITI with Ginger Deaton (Slide Art Necklace)
Using slides, metal tape, images and clips, create a unique necklace that will have your friends oohing and ahhing!

OK – I’ll give you some time to catch your breath and prepare yourself for another blast tomorrow!