First up? A Back-to-Stampin' Pub Night at my place Thursday, Aug. 27, from 7 to 9 p.m.
I discovered a wonderful locally brewed hard cider recently, from Welsh Heritage Farms, and I thought it would be perfect paired with stamps! We'll do a make-and-take, visit, taste the cider and some of the wonderful cheeses that go with it, and celebrate the start of another school year.
Second: For my Twin Cities friends, I'm having an open house at the home of my good friend and cousin Shawn Mattson August 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. Email me for details. We'll have demonstrations, doorprizes, a free make-and-take, and more! Stop by any time between 1 and 3.
So many friends have just gotten started with stamping that I thought a couple of classes in how to use their new stamps would be in order. For September, I'm offering:
Basic Techniques I: How to use and clean your stamps; masking, coloring and two-step stamping techniques. $5; includes all materials for two projects. Sunday, Sept. 6 from 1 to 3 in Mankato.
Feelin' Punchy: (Title shamelessly stolen from my upline, Sara Mattson-Blume at LilyInkPad) Use punches to make fun and fabulous cards and projects quickly and easily. $10; includes all materials for two cards and two 3-D projects. Thursday, Sept. 10 from 7 to 9 in Mankato; Saturday, Oct. 3 from 1 to 3 in the Twin Cities.
Finally, we're gearing up for a winter stamp club. The first meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fill-In coffee house, Front Street, Mankato. Email me to RSVP at least a week in advance. $5 to cover the facilities cost. Bring all your materials! We'll make one card together, then simply have fun building our winter stash of everyday cards.
I hope you can join us!
