Monday, July 30, 2012

What's Coming Up @ YOUR MAINE STAMPER in AUGUST



Steampunk Faux Altered Book
Saturday, August 4th – 10:00 – 12:30ish

The Steampunk style is a fun mix of Victorian imagery and industrial grunge and we have a cool project for you to explore the style and learn some fun altering techniques. We will be making an altered book; but never fear, no actual books will be harmed in the process! Bring along a ball point pen and a stylus if you have one as well as scissors and a non-stick craft mat.
Instructor: Penny Bennington – Fee: $25.00


                                                                           


     Saturday, August 18th – 9:00 to 12:00
                  (Same date as the Winthrop Art Show)
                  Annual Crafters’ Yard Sale at YMS
Shoppers, you will find some incredible bargains. We have 12 people
selling their used stamps, crafting tools and lovely items they have made.
                




                                                            Saturday, August 25th – 1:00 to 3:00
                                                           
                                                                          La Blanche Class

You will make a beautiful card using the La Blanche Iris stamp.
A sample of this card is on display at the shop. You will be using a variety of Distress inks and Creative Inspirations acrylic inks (like H2O’s) using a dry paint brush.
Instructor: Cheri Weston – Fee: $18.00    Limit 5: There are 3 spaces left.



Wobbles are here. Come in to see some samples using them.



Thursday, July 26, 2012

THIS IS THE WEEKEND!!! MAGENTA COMES TO YOUR MAINE STAMPER

Updated announcement...Thursday July 26

YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT AT YOUR MAINE STAMPER!
We are so excited to welcome Natalie Metivier from Magenta Rubber Stamps in Canada.  She is making a swing through the northeast this summer and will be with us this Friday July 27th and Saturday July 28th.  In addition to a class each day, Natalie is bringing a trunk show--tons of Magenta rubber stamps that we don't have in stock.  Lydia has also ordered duplicates of the stamps that will be used in each class as well so you will be able to recreate these beautiful cards.

Classes are filling up fast.  We have limited seating, so call today to reserve your space.  Class participants are asked to bring scissors and your favorite adhesive.  Cost is $30 per class.  Each class is different, so you may want to sign up for both!

FRIDAY JULY 27
5:30-8:30 PM followed by the trunk show and shopping at YMS
There are still several spaces left in this class!



SATURDAY JULY 28th 
9:30AM-12:30 PM followed by the trunk show and shopping at YMS
I think there's one spot left!



Can't make it to a class?  Please stop by the shop on Saturday afternoon after Natalie's class to take advantage of the trunk show--lots of new-to-us stamps, and lots of them on Cling.  Come meet Natalie and her husband and welcome them to Maine!

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Free Make & Take Saturday with Jo and Texana Stamps


Saturday, July 21st – 1:00 to 3:00

Free ‘Make It - Take It’ with Jo Moore

Jo will show you how to “paper piece”
using Texana Stamps.

Think you will like this one…??
Quick and fun to do.

I will be taking orders for this
new line of stamps at YMS.
 

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

SAVE THE DATE(S): MAGENTA Event @ YMS!!!


YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT AT YOUR MAINE STAMPER!
We are so excited to welcome Natalie Metivier from Magenta Rubber Stamps in Canada.  She is making a swing through the northeast this summer and will be with us on Friday July 27th and Saturday July 28th.  In addition to a class each day, Natalie is bringing a trunk show--tons of Magenta rubber stamps that we may not have in stock.  Lydia has also ordered duplicates of the stamps that will be used in each class as well so you will be able to recreate these beautiful cards.

Classes are filling up fast.  We have limited seating, so call today to reserve your space.  Class participants are asked to bring scissors and your favorite adhesive.  Cost is $30 per class.  Each class is different, so you may want to sign up for both!

FRIDAY JULY 27
5:30-8:30 PM followed by the trunk show and shopping at YMS



SATURDAY JULY 28th 
9:30AM-12:30 PM followed by the trunk show and shopping at YMS



Thursday, July 12, 2012

Welcome, Cheri: Free Make & Take SATURDAY 1-3


Saturday, July 14th – 1:00 to 3:00

Free Make It Take It

Welcome Cheri Weston, 
Designer for Repeat Impressions Stamps




Cheri will debut the
“Beautiful Days”
new line from Repeat Impressions 

The new stamps have arrived and are in stock now  at Your Maine Stamper!
Be sure to stop by Saturday and welcome Cheri to our store!

Monday, July 9, 2012

MAGENTA comes to Your Maine Stamper SOON!


YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT AT YOUR MAINE STAMPER!
We are so excited to welcome Natalie Metivier from Magenta Rubber Stamps in Canada.  She is making a swing through the northeast this summer and will be with us on Friday July 27th and Saturday July 28th.  In addition to a class each day, Natalie is bringing a trunk show--tons of Magenta rubber stamps that we may not have in stock.  Lydia has also ordered duplicates of the stamps that will be used in each class as well so you will be able to recreate these beautiful cards.

Classes are filling up fast.  We have limited seating, so call today to reserve your space.  Class participants are asked to bring scissors and your favorite adhesive.  Cost is $30 per class.  Each class is different, so you may want to sign up for both!

FRIDAY JULY 27
5:30-8:30 PM followed by the trunk show and shopping at YMS



SATURDAY JULY 28th 
9:30AM-12:30 PM followed by the trunk show and shopping at YMS



Thursday, July 5, 2012

What's NEW @ Your Maine Stamper



Saturday, July 21st – 1:00 to 3:00ish

Free Make It Take It with Jo Moore

“Feathered Friends” is the theme.

You will love these critters from a new company that I am
 considering adding to our collection at YMS.
There are samples at the shop and I will have a sign-up sheet
for pre-orders. Join us for fun and new techniques!



Be sure to check the last blog post for more classes!


New 12 x 12’s at the shop:

Halloween paper from Graphic 45

Beautiful floral, tea and ladies paper from Graphic 45


July stamp of the month from DRS Designs
(it’s a Christmas stamp in honor of having Christmas in July at YMS) More about
Christmas in July soon.
I had 12 stamps on Friday. I have 2 left! Looks like I will need to order more.
DRS made a lovely sample card for us. These stamps are 40% off.





                                 All had fun at Flower Power Day last Saturday. Jan Harris helped people make beautiful tissue paper flowers for gift bags or to top off a gift. Peggy did a make it take it with Memory Box flower and leaf stamps. Peggy brought homemade lemon squares, terrific iced tea and chocolate covered strawberries. Thank you Jan and Peggy! There are still some packages of flowers available at 20% off. Drop in to seem them.



                                    A new order will be arriving from Notions either Thursday/Friday. There are 12 sets of Tim Holtz’ Summer Distress Inks coming. I will be holding a few sets for those who requested them so if you want a set, give me a call. Also coming are 12 bottles of Crystal Stickles (my favorite).
Stickles’ price is now $2.25 per bottle.



                                    More Memory Box dies will be on their way soon (and the color of the month cards) as well as another order from Stamps by Judith and The Paper Cut.



Monday, July 2, 2012

Summer Fun @ YOUR MAINE STAMPER updated 7/3/12



Tons of new items for your summer crafting fun at Your Maine Stamper!
New stamps!
New papers!
Tons of embellishments for cards, gift wrapping, scrapbooking!
New inks!
New bulletin board display (Thanks, Peggy!)
Drop in for a visit and pick up what you need for your summer projects!

Saturday, July 14th – 1:00 to 3:00

Free Make It Take It

Welcome Cheri Weston, Designer for Repeat Impressions Stamps
Cheri will debut Repeat Impressions new line
“Beautiful Days”
You won’t want to miss this one.
I have ordered many stamps from this line.



Friday evening, July 27th  5:30 pm to 8:30 pm and Saturday morning, July 28th 9:30am to 12:30 pm

Nathalie from Magenta will be teaching both classes – Fee: $30 for 3 hours. You will make
three cards at each class. Each class will have different cards.
We will be taking a maximum of 10-11 participants at each class.
Nathalie will also bring a “trunk show” with her.
You will have a chance to see and buy a variety of stamps and other
products that Magenta offers. This will be one of the highlights this summer at YMS
Sample cards for both classes are at the shop. These classes are filling up. Sign up soon.


Thursday, July 19th – 10:30 to Noon
Coffee and 2 cards
Instructor: Eileen Barth – Fee: $5
Her first class was a hit.
Only 3 spaces left in this class.

TIM HOLTZ’ THEME
Saturday, August 4th – 10:00 – 12:30ish

Steampunk Faux Altered Book

The Steampunk style is a fun mix of Victorian imagery and industrial grunge and we have a cool project
for you to explore the style and learn some fun altering techniques. We will be making an altered book;
but never fear, no actual books will be harmed in the process! Bring along a ball point pen and a
stylus if you have one as well as scissors and a non-stick craft mat.
Instructor: Penny Bennington – Fee: $25.00   1 space left!

                                                                                   

                                                             Saturday, August 18th – 9:00 to 12:00
                                                            (Same date as the Winthrop Art Show)

                                                              Annual Crafters’ Yard Sale at YMS

                                    Shoppers you will find some incredible bargains. We have 12 people
                                 selling their used stamps, crafting tools and lovely items they have made.
                                                               Don’t miss this one.
                                
                                       
Jewelry Class
Call the shop if you want to set up a time for this unique class.

Create beautiful embossed jewelry that gets noticed. You will make a pendant using embossing
 folders to add textured surfaces in natural brass. Choose from a square
 or round piece of brass. Patina the metal and sand the top to reveal the embossed design.

This class will be offered throughout the summer.
Instructor: Peggy Pennabere – Fee: $18.00    Maximum: 6
We will take a waiting list for future date.

We will be offering stamp carving classes throughout the summer.
Please let me know if you are interested and will be set up a class.
 (377-4829)

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