Stamping Gala Tease – Day Four

I’m beginning to think that I may need to wear protective gear when we go on the road later this week (I’m going to Grapevine, Texas – Karen & David are going to Syracuse, New York). That said, what we’ve planned for the Stamping Gala in our store must be pretty good, because the readership on this blog has gone up every day for the past three days. Still not up to the heights of the Chocolate Mint Cookie recipe post, though . . .

Here it comes – this is the tease for Day Four, Thursday, August 12 . . .

Last Day for the Trunk Shows from Impression Obsession and The Paper Cut! They’ll be in the store until noon – so come in early!

9:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Free MITI with Libby Friel (Baby Romper)
What a way to start your day — embossing, embellishments, scallops and more! This is Libby’s description — “Eenie, meenie, money, mo; two little rompers in a row; pick one you like, let the other go; eenie, meenie, miney, mo.” 30-minute sessions starting at 9:00 a.m. Limit 10 per session — it’s free but you need to sign up at the store (937-433-7030) or at www.marcopaper.com (bring scissors and double-stick tape)

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Free MITI with Lou Ann Ewing (Scored Flowers)
Were you one of the people who saw these on the blog back in September and begged for more? Now Lou Ann will show you how to make them yourself — they’re easy and make great ornaments!

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Free Demo with Sarah Justison from The Paper Cut
1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Free MITI with Sarah Justison from The Paper Cut (Birthday Card)
The card with the boat and lighthouse is the demo, and the foldout card is the make it/take it. Come early — Sarah drew a crowd last year! Details to come when they arrive!

4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Stenciling with Polly Weed from Polly’s Pals ($25)
(Same Class as Wednesday – Showing Two More Pics from the Class Here)
In this class, you’ll be able to do gold leafing on top of your paste to make a fall card or a placecard that can be used for your fall dinners. We will be doing another glitter card with a brand new technique and a new stencil that hasn’t been released yet and a Christmas card showing you how to do the “Shadow” effect. Finally, we’ll be doing a birthday card with an unusual fold which will surprise you (at least it surprised Polly!). With this card, we’ll also be coloring the paste! Sign up at www.marcopaper.com or in the store.

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Free Demo with Peggy Gould
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Free MITI with Peggy Gould (Tattered Floral)
Peggy’s talented fingers and bubbling personality return to Marco’s with two projects. First, you’ll see the new Cuttlebug Plus embossing & diecutting folders, and then she’ll switch to a make it/take it with a Tim Holtz tattered floral card.

Since Friday and Saturday of the Stamping Gala are also convention days in Cincinnati, we’ll have a few things you can do before or after you go to the show (since our store is only 40 minutes from the Sharonville Convention Center). We’ll look at those tomorrow, and then wind it all up the following day with at everything we’ll be doing on Sunday after the show!

Stamping Gala Tease – Day Three . . .

I’m going to have to make this rather “short and sweet” – I suddenly remembered that I had promised a Day Three Tease today and I have a full day ahead (church, golf league outing, and grocery shopping). So this is the schedule for the third day of the Stamping Gala in our store in Dayton on Wednesday, August 11 . . .

Trunk Shows from Impression Obsession, Sweet Stamps and The Paper Cut continue ALL DAY LONG! You’ll have plenty of time to shop them between events!

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Summer Poppies with Pat Adams ($25)
This brightly colored card is made using Susan Pickering Rothamel’s napkin collage technique. It is surprisingly easy to do and you will find yourself looking for new napkins to make other cards using this technique. This card would be suitable for any occasion. Limit 15 Students — sign up at www.marcopaper.com or in the store!

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Free Demo with Stacey Richardson from Sweet Stamps
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Free MITI with Stacey Richardson from Sweet Stamps (Shades Die Inks w/Cuttlebug Folders)
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 piece of your own using Stacey’s new Shades Die Inks with Cuttlebug folders!

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Stenciling with Polly Weed from Polly’s Pals ($25)
In this class, you’ll be able to do gold leafing on top of your paste to make a fall card or a placecard that can be used for your fall dinners. We will be doing another glitter card with a brand new technique and a new stencil that hasn’t been released yet and a Christmas card showing you how to do the “Shadow” effect. Finally, we’ll be doing a birthday card with an unusual fold which will surprise you (at least it surprised Polly!). With this card, we’ll also be coloring the paste! Sign up at www.marcopaper.com or in the store.

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Vintage School Days Tag Book with “Tweety Jill” Haglund from TJ Designs ($18)
(First pic is the front of the tags, second is the back)
With classic old-school charm this seven page collage tag book makes a wonderful teachers gift. Adding photos to your tag book makes beautiful keepsake of the precious school day memories for a family member. Kit includes school days collage images from TJ Designs, trims, charms, ribbons, journaling pages and envelope. Sign up at www.marcopaper.com or in the store.

Have a great day! Let’s do this again tomorrow . . .

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!

The Stamping Gala “Tease” Begins . . .

The locals will appreciate this – those of you out in the hinterlands will either drool in jealousy or make travel plans (let me know if you need hotel suggestions).  Our annual Stamping Gala begins in our store on Monday, August 9 – and we’ll have special guests, demos, make it/take its, classes, and three trunk shows going on all week long leading up to the Cincinnati convention on August 13-14.

So for the next few days, look for a tease of what you can expect.  Today, we’ll look at our USArtQuest Gala on Monday, August 9 – a day full of FREE make it/take it projects from our local instructors . . .

9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Background with Acrylics with Pat Adams
Join Pat for a fun-filled morning making colorful acrylic paint backgrounds. You can leave them “as is” to stamp on or add lots of bling! Please bring a basic stamping kit.

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Coastin' with Maureen & Barry Payne
Maureen and Barry will be using PPA gloss or matte, Great Tape, glitter and some special techniques. You’ll learn how to create a unique and beautiful card. You’ll use “coasters” and focus on making a beautiful collage with recycled Christmas cards. The coaster collage will awe family and friends. PPA gloss or matte adhesive will protect your artwork. If you have any Christmas Cards to recycle, bring them along. Please bring a basic stamping kit.

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
ATC Napkin Collage with Connie Vogt
Make this fun summertime card made using the USArtQuest napkin collage technique. Add shimmery accents with the watercolor palettes for the finishing touch. Please bring a basic stamping kit.

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
"Pear"-fect Card with Donna Sheetz
Come join Donna in integrating basic rubber stamping with painting and shading on SuedePaper. This regal card is “pear”-fect for framing or gift giving. We will be using USArtQuest Watercolor Palettes and Sandi Miller’s pear stamp. Please bring a basic stamping kit.

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Faux Lace with Judy Davidson
Do you enjoy the look of lace but want more bling? Join Judy in using the faux lacing technique. You will use Great Tape, Gildenglitz, Mica D’Lights, and Styl’ines stickers.  Please bring a basic stamping kit.

That’s enough for one day – don’t want to overwhelm you all at one time.  Plan to spend the day – actually, plan to spend the week.