Cartoline Postale (Design 1) by Jessica Hollowell

I have postcard fever these days and can’t seem to stop making them–and yes, it is contagious. So I’m starting something new this month at Stampin’ From the Heart: Postcard Night. I’ll offer two postcard designs — this month’s are Cartoline Postale from Italy. You can make one design or both (as supplies last), but you get to go home with two of them– molto bene (translation: that’s good)! Maybe we’ll add a postcard trade at the next session (in April) if there’s an interest.  Postcard Night, Friday, Feb. 26, 6:30 – 8+ p.m. at Stampin’ From the Heart, 11720 Washington Place, L.A. , 310 391-0466 for directions. Cost $10. Join in the fun! 

Instructor: Jessica Hollowell, Paper Artist

Cartoline Postale (Design 2) by Jessica Hollwowell

You’re in for a treat at this month’s ATC Night, because not only will you be trading cards and making some Paris collage ATCs, you’ll also be making a masterboard of your very own to take home and use for the basis of some wonderful cards. What’s a masterboard, you ask? Well, here’s a look at the one I made for the background of this month’s ATC project. It’s easy and fun and can be a great way to use up those scraps you’ve been saving just in case you run out of other materials. ATC Night, Thursday, Feb. 18, 6:30-8+ p.m. at Stampin’ From the Heart, 11720 Washington Place (at the corner of McLaughlin). Call 310 391-0466 for directions. Cost $10.  What’s an ATC? Check out the page on this site for details.

Instructor Jessica Hollowell, Paper Artist

Masterboard sample by Jessica

Yes, you read that right: green!! It’s a new year, so I am trying new things and adding new colors to my repertoire. I’ve heard it isn’t easy being green, and there’s not much of it in these Artist Trading Cards, true, but baby steps, baby steps. Lovely ladies and lots of layers on a tiny format (it’s kindof amazing how much stuff can fit on at 2-1/2 by 3-1/2 inch card). If you haven’t been to ATC Night, check out “What’s an ATC?” page on this site for details. Make some of your own cards to trade. After the trading session, you’ll get to make two cards from my design for the month. I’ll provide the materials. Stampin From the Heart, 11720 Washington Place, L.A. (310 391-0466 for directions), 6:30-8ish p.m.. Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010.  $10.

We’ll be making beautiful Valentine’s (or other occasion) cards on Friday, Jan. 8 — yes, that’s this week!!!! Be at Stampin From the Heart between 6:30 and 8ish p.m. to join in the fun. Featured will be four lovely papers from My Mind’s Eye–one is more scrumptious than the next.  Stamping From the Heart, 11720 Washington Place, L.A. (310 391-0466 for directions) 6:30-8ish p.m., $5 for each card, and you can make as many as you wish while supplies last.

We’ll be delving into mail art at this month’s Make-It/Take-It at Stampin’ From the Heart, Friday, Nov. 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. We’ll turn a dictionary page into a mini work of art and add some embellishments! At the end you’ll have a lovely postcard to send  to someone special or just put up on the bulletin board. Once I got started, I just couldn’t stop, so there’s 6 different designs. Each postcard has the word “cherish” on it somewhere. And the best part is that I’ll be bringing the entire collection of Distress inks for you to color-coordinate as desired. Feel free to bring your own images if you want to personalize your cards (Finished card is 3 3/4 by 5 inches).

MITI, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Stampin’ From the Heart, 11720 Washington Place, L.A., (310) 391-0466 for directions. Each card is $5. All materials supplied. See you there!

I hope you can join us Thursday, Nov. 19 for the last ATC Night of 2009. We’ll be making colorful Butterfly ATC “Tagnets,” a great idea for a special giftie or just to put up on the fridge. They are guaranteed to make you smile. We’ll all have something to be thankful for, because we’re bringing out the Tattered Angels sprays And these are not just ordinary Artist Trading Cards, there’s a surprise involved (the tagnet part). So we’ll also be painting. Yes, it might be a good idea to bring rubber gloves. I’ll supply the rest, along with a demo. As always, you are welcome to bring 7-10 ATCs of your own design to trade with the other participants. See you there! What’s an ATC, you ask? Check out the page on this blog for details.

Stampin’ From the Heart, 11720Washington Place, L.A. ,6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19. Call (310) 391-0466 for directions. Cost $10 and you get to make two cards.

Don’t miss the Fall Extravaganza , Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, at Stampin’ From the Heart. There’s alot going on as usual, we go from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. First, we eat breakfast, then get stamping for a couple of hours and have lunch. More stamping and by the end you have four projects created especially for you by 4 teachers. I’d love to show you my project, but it’s top secret. Teachers this time are Ellie Shaw/Linda Forrest; Lori Lai; Gayle Smith; and your’s truly. Also, you’ll get two, yes two!, sheets of clear stamps, plus a beautiful wood mount stamp. And lots of raffles, and other goodies in your exclusive Extravaganza tote bag. Sign up now. Cost is $85 for the day.

It’s all about turquoise at the Oct. 15 ATC Night at Stampin’ From the Heart. We’ll be painting with luscious Lumiere paint in Pearl Turquoise–it is my absolute fave color–and other metallic paint. Then collage with a choice of 5 cool cats. You’ll love ‘em. Add a greeting of your choice. Cost is $10 for two cards. All materials provided. I hope you’ll bring 6-8 ATCs of your own to trade. Don’t forget one for the store. For information on ATCs, see ATC page on this blog.

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 Stampin’ From the Heart, 11720 Washington Place, L.A. at McLaughlin. 310-391-0466. $10 for demo and 2 cards.

Hope to see you at the Oct. 9 Make-It/Take-It at Stampin’ From the Heart. This time you get to choose your color scheme and materials for a series of dotted cards I just couldn’t get enough of. Six styles to choose from. And yes, and your eyes don’t deceive you, a couple of them are GREEN!! (See below) Miracles do happen. We get started officially at 6:30 p.m., but some people have been known to get going a little earlier. Cost per card is $5. You can do as many as you like.

Friday, Oct 9, 2009.  6:30-8:30 p.m. Stamping From the Heart, 11720 Washington Place, Los Angeles, at McLaughlin. 310-391-0466. See you there. Love, Jessica

When in doubt, Jess Create It!

Share my love (some might call it an obsession) for butterflies as you make a free-standing book that looks like it just might fly off the table and flutter away. As you can see, it’s all about turquoise, my fave.  There’ll be some stamping, painting, cutting and lots of gluing involved. Decorative papers, collage images, jewels and ribbon top it off. NEW DATE: Saturday, Oct. 3, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Stampin’ From the Heart, 11720 Washington Place, L.A.  Call (310) 391-0466 to register or sign up at the store. Cost is $50. Please Bring: precision scissors, big fat glue sticks (two or three), rubber gloves, and LUNCH.