STAMPAWAY USA

I know many of you are going to Stampaway USA 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio Aug. 4th, but there is so much more going on the week prior to the convention on Sat.  Let me give you a little preview of my week and some information on how you can still sign up for classes.

Stampaway week begins for me July 31st at Marco's Paper in Centerville, Ohio (35 miles north of Cincinnati) teaching two classes for more info contact Karen at 1-937-433-7030 or go to their website http://www.marcopaper.com/.  I am so thrilled to be a part of Marco's Summer Stamping celebration.

                                         Cincinnati River Front

The classes I am taking at Stampaway begin on Wednesday Aug. 1 with Embellishing with Solid Stamps and then one of my favorite classes Stamp The Night Away just for fun.  Thursday begins with Pat Niemuth from Northwoods Rubber Stamps and the popular Advanced Men's Cards.  Then on to Fabulous Fancy Folds, and I will finish the class part of my day with Watercolor Techniques with Sandi & Lynn Obertin.  To complete my Thursday I have a ticket to the 20th Anniversary Dessert Party which I am looking forward to.  Friday begins with Tim Holtz Artful Journal.  I will take time to eat Cincinnati Chili and visit my family before the Preview Party Friday evening.  Finally a full day on Sat. of shopping, learning and seeing friends.

Stampaway USA is one of the best conventions in the county and is open to the public.  Classes are still available and you can get more information at there website http://www.stampawayusa.com.  Make a date to join me Aug.4th at Stampaway USA.

10 CHANCES LEFT TO WIN A SET OF STAMPSCAPES RUBBER STAMPS

The contest is underway, but there are still 10 chances to win a set of Stampscapes rubber stamps valued at $26.49.  We will randomly choose one person out of the first 20 who purchase one or both of my DVD's. The cost of either one of my DVD's is less than the retail value of the prize and as always we ship for free.  You still have time so please visit my website today and make a purchase to enter to win http://www.astampineveryhand.com/

This contest is open to everyone everywhere.  Contest will end after we have 20 entries.  Good Luck and Happy Stamping

Check this out! http://paper.li/dailystamplove/1335930288 my contest was mentioned as one of the top 15 stories yesterday.  Thank you Daily Stamp Love

WIN A SET OF STAMPSCAPES RUBBER STAMPS

Be among the first 20 people to purchase one or both of my DVD's starting May 11, 2012 through May 18, 2012 and you will be entered to win a set of Stampscapes Rubber Stamps retail value of $26.49.  This is our Mother's Day contest so if you are looking for a gift for your Mom or you are a Mother who wants to purchase something with gift money this contest is for you.  You can make your purchase using your paypal account at my website   http://www.astampineveryhand.com/ .  Happy Mother's Day!

STAMPSCAPES CLASS MAY 20, 2012

My next class will be Sunday May 20th at the Stables Community Center off Boyds Creek in Sevierville, TN.  I will be teaching Stampscapes which is one of my most requested classes.  One of the cards I will be teaching is also one of the cards I will be doing July 31, 2012 for Marco's Papers in Centerville, Ohio.  If you would like to join that class you can visit there website at  http://www.marcopaper.com/.  Here is a sample of that card.

                                                   Moon Light Lake

If you would like to join my class on May 20th here in Sevierville, TN. you can visit my website http://www.astampineveryhand.com/ where you can pay with your paypal account.  We will do three cards in the class.  I hope you will make plans to join me we always have a lot of fun!

STAMPAWAY WEEK AT MARCO'S PAPER JUST GOT A NEW TEACHER

I am so happy to announce I will be teaching a Stampscapes class at Marco's Papers in Centerville, Ohio July 31, 2012 during Stampaway week.  Marco's Paper is about 35 miles north of Sharonville (which is right outside of Cincinnati) where the Stampaway USA convention is being held.   Last year I wrote a post Stampaway blog in which I made the comment that I would like to teach at Stampaway.  Well this is even better because Marco's is one of my favorite stores, and I am so honored to have this opportunity to teach a class during their Stampaway celebration.   In fact I will be kicking off Stampaway week for Marco's.  If we fill up one class I may be teaching a second one on the same day.  Please contact Marco's Paper if you are interested in taking this class.  Help me fill two classes and make this event a great success.

See you at Marco's Paper in Centerville, Ohio July 31.

Marco's will also be carrying both of my DVD's

For more info contact the store at 1-937-433-7030

Phone # above has been corrected 4/9/12

 http://www.marcopaper.com/

CARDS WITH A VIEW April 22, 2012 Class

This class was inspired by my students requests for window cards and a waterfall card so I have tried to deliver a variety which we will be doing April 22, 2012 at the Stables Community Center in Sevierville, TN.  I have used Spellbinders dies, Heartfelt Creations stamps, Art Gone Wild stamps and template and To Much Fun Rubber Stamps window stamp.  I am still working on the 4th card which will also be a window card.

If you would like to join us in this class please visit my website at  http://www.astampineveryhand.com/ where you can pay using your paypal account or go to our contact section to find out how to pay by check.

Here are three of the cards we are doing in this class.  The Flower Soft card is much prettier in person and the waterfall card has a different image on each panel on the front of the card.

                                                      Waterfall Birthday Card

                                                      Mystic Hideaway Window Card

                                                     Flower Soft Wedding Card

If you are in the East TN. area I hope you will come and join us!

STAMPAWAY LOGO FOR 2012

 I just saw the 2012 Stampaway logo and I am a little disappointed in the design.  I was hoping for more creativity.  I do like the colors they chose, but I like to base my trade design on the logo every year and this one has me really scratching my head.  If any of you have any ideas on what you would do in the way of a artist trading card please leave a comment.  I like the idea of a giant rubber stamp and a play on there 20th year.  I do have a stamp with the skyline of Cincinnati on it that I purchased from DP Artworks and those are the only ideas I have at the moment.  I really would like to hear your feedback.

Stampaway is a great convention held in Cincinnati, Ohio every year.  The dates this year are Aug. 3 for the preview party and Aug. 4 for the open convention.  You can get more info about the convention by visiting there website http://www.stampawayusa.com.  I am from Cincinnati so it gives me a chance to go home and visit family, get new ideas for my classes and the store where I work.