Free Make and Take Mask on Saturday @ the Halloween Bash!

Anne (that's me) is offering a free make and take mask on Saturday morning at the Your Maine Stamper Halloween Bash!  Starting as soon after 10 as I can get organized, we'll have until noon for mask-making.  Here are the samples I made Wednesday morning.  (I apologize for the yucky colors--something is definitely wrong with my camera!  Anything pink is dark red, the yellows should be oranges, navy blue is black.)

Hope you can join in the fun!  All images for the mask you make will be stamped in black ink on printed papers or cardstock and embossed clear.  You may also choose to add more color with markers.  I'll give you some hints for decorating them further once you get them home and some ideas for home decor for Halloween.

Remember that everything Halloween is on sale @30% off!!!
Saturday October 1st, all day from 10 AM on.

Halloween Bash Saturday, October 1st!!!

HALLOWEEN BASH, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1st!!!

30% off everything Halloween in the store!!!

Make and Takes:  Anne at 10:30 (Halloween decor), Jo at 12:30 (what to do with Smooch)

Door prizes!  Refreshments!  It's a party at Your Maine Stamper!

HALLOWEEN CARD IDEAS FROM MEMORY BOX

E1801 Haunted Mansion
B1798 Cat and Moon
Nightfall papers

G1802 Vintage Halloween Words
Nightfall pape

C1800 Crow and Pumpkin
G1802 Vintage Halloween Words

E1276 Bramble Wreath
How cute is this with spiders!!!

NEWS FROM YOUR MAINE STAMPER

new glitter papers and holographics for the holidays

new fall papers from Bo Bunny

Halloween papers

Halloween table--stamps and embellishments

ART GOURDS

Saturday, Oct. 15 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

You will color, dye, stamp, and gold-leaf a cleaned and dried gourd to create an exquisite decorative piece.

Instructor:  Peggy Pennabere

Fee:  $18     Limit:  6

Call the store if you would like to do this class during the week.

ANGEL PIN

Saturday, Oct. 15. 1:30 to 3:30 PM

Learn how to make a wire Angel Pin!  Kit provided for pin (gold/silver/copper).

This class is suitable for all levels, but a bit of patience is required.

Jo will have some paper and ribbon, but you may bring your own if you wish or purchase some in the store the day of the class.  Two sheets of good quality heavier weight 12X12 two-sided paper is needed.

This is a fun project, and these pins make great gifts!

Instructor:  Jo Moore

Fee:  $15   Limit:  5/6

On-going:  Monday afternoon classes with Anne Thompson, 1 to 3 PM

Fee:  $15 each class

Even though the store is closed on Mondays, I am continuing to teach my Monday afternoon classes at the store.  If you are interested in taking a Monday class, call the store to leave your name and phone number and I'll get back to you.  These classes are regularly full, but I can often make room for one or two more participants.

Monday, Sept. 19  Seeing Double with double pocket cards and double stamping

Monday, Sept. 26  "Girly" Cards, a more feminine twist than usual

Monday, Oct. 3     "Manly" cards, ideas for guy cards (This is always a challenge!)

Monday, Oct. 10   Fall/Halloween cards using metallic embellishments

Monday, Oct. 17   The newest of the new from Memory Box!  October release party!

Monday, Oct. 24   Christmas Cards with Memory Box stamps, dies, and papers

Monday, Oct. 31   Embossing every which-way!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Donations being accepted for the Dempsey Center all month

SATURDAY OCTOBER 1  HALLOWEEN BASH

ALL HALLOWEEN PRODUCTS--STAMPS, PAPERS, EMBELLISHMENTS, ETC. 30% 0FF!!!

Make and takes.  Door Prizes.  Refreshments.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12  HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE "Puutin' on the Glitz"

Sale on all things that sparkle and glitter!!!

Make and takes.  Door prizes.  Refreshments.

NEW CLASSES @ YOUR MAINE STAMPER!!!

BLENDING AND SIMPLE SKETCHING WITH PAN PASTELS
Saturday, Sept. 17, 10:30 AM to Noon
No experience necessary!
Learn basic techniques for using soft pastels.
Instructor:  Peggy Pennabere
Fee:  $12     Limit:  6
Call the store to arrange a weekday class with Peggy if Saturday doesn't work for you!

GIFTS IN A JAR BOOKLET
Saturday, Sept. 24, 9 AM to Noon
Create a great little jar-shaped booklet full of recipes for yummy gifts!
Courtney will also provide some sample goodies to taste!
Bring glue or double-sided tape, pencil, black .01 Micron pen, and scissors.
Instructor:  Courtney Ricker  
Fee:  $25     Limit:  6
Only 4 spaces left!!!

AUTUMN PURSE ALBUM
Saturday, Sept. 24, 1 to 3 PM
Really cute sample on display!
Instructor:  Jamie Smith
Fee:  $12     Limit:  5

WHIMSICAL BUTTERFLY ACCORDION CARD
Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 AM to Noon
You will be using a beautiful butterfly stamp from Magenta whcih may be adapted easily for any season.
Instructor:  Charlene Frost
Fee:  $15     Limit:  5

ART GOURDS
Saturday, Oct. 15 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
You will color, dye, stamp, and gold-leaf a cleaned and dried gourd to create an exquisite decorative piece.
Instructor:  Peggy Pennabere
Fee:  $18     Limit:  6
Call the store if you would like to do this class during the week.

ANGEL PIN
Saturday, Oct. 15. 1:30 to 3:30 PM
Learn how to make a wire Angel Pin!  Kit provided for pin (gold/silver/copper).
This class is suitable for all levels, but a bit of patience is required.
Jo will have some paper and ribbon, but you may bring your own if you wish or purchase some in the store the day of the class.  Two sheets of good quality heavier weight 12X12 two-sided paper is needed.
This is a fun project, and these pins make great gifts!
Instructor:  Jo Moore
Fee:  $15   Limit:  5/6

On-going:  Monday afternoon classes with Anne Thompson, 1 to 3 PM
Fee:  $15 each class
Even though the store is closed on Mondays, I am continuing to teach my Monday afternoon classes at the store.  If you are interested in taking a Monday class, call the store to leave your name and phone number and I'll get back to you.  These classes are regularly full, but I can often make room for one or two more participants.
Monday, Sept. 19  Seeing Double with double pocket cards and double stamping
Monday, Sept. 26  "Girly" Cards, a more feminine twist than usual
Monday, Oct. 3     "Manly" cards, ideas for guy cards (This is always a challenge!)
Monday, Oct. 10   Fall/Halloween cards using metallic embellishments
Monday, Oct. 17   The newest of the new from Memory Box!  October release party!
Monday, Oct. 24   NO CLASS TODAY
Monday, Oct. 31   Embossing every which-way!

Shop Thursday 9/2; Closed Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 3, 4, 5

Remember that YOUR MAINE STAMPER is closed for the Labor Day weekend on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.  Today, Thursday, would be a great day to stop in and pick up some new products!  There are TONS of new 12X12s in from Bo Bunny--the latest fall and Christmas releases are here!  The new stamps are flying off the tables and shelves--great images and words for fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas from Memory Box, Stamps by Judith, DRS, and more.  If you haven't seen the Memory Box dies, we still have some in stock and are taking special orders from the Holiday 2011 catalog for dies and stamps.

FYI:  New hours starting in September

YOUR MAINE STAMPER will be closed on Mondays starting Labor Day in September.  We will continue to be open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.  We will continue to offer classes on weekdays and Saturdays as well as special events from time to time during business hours.  

Periodically Anne will offer Monday afternoon classes 1-3 PM and the shop will be open to class participants only.  

Check this blog frequently (http://yourmainestamper.blogspot.com) for shop news, information on upcoming classes and events, and the occasional tutorial.  E-mails (from Rod Tenney Re: Your Maine Stamper) will also help you stay up-to-date, and Lydia will also send out post cards for special events to people not on the e-mail list.

We apologize for any inconvenience that Monday closings may present for you and hope that you will continue to visit YOUR MAINE STAMPER for all of your paper crafting needs.

A SPECIAL NOTE TO CONNIE LOCASHIO!!!

After working on Mondays for fourteen years, Connie has retired from Your Maine Stamper.  We really appreciate everything she has done during her time at YMS.  Connie has been the driving force behind the annual It's Raining Cats and Dogs Event, a fundraiser and donations collection for the Kennebec Valley Humane Society.  She has been an integral member of the YMS team in planning and manning monthly events, organizing products and displays, unpacking and pricing and finding places for new merchandise, even changing the lettering on the parking lot sign.  She has maintained meticulous records on numerous spreadsheets that have helped us to document the history of the store and track store trends.  During her tenure at YMS, Connie has also taken numerous classes in order to broaden and deepen her own stamping and paper crafting talents and thereby help customers to meet their needs. I am certain that we will continue to see Connie in classes and at events.  When you see Connie, be sure to wish her well and thank her for her work at Your Maine Stamper.  You could even send her a card to the store address and I'll make sure she gets it!  THANK YOU, CONNIE!!!