mucho to do before Stamapway

The year is speeding by again, I cannot believe it is August and time for Stampaway USA again. This is the 18th year and I have not missed a single one.... truly unbelievable. It is the Last BIG FAT RUBBERSTAMP SHOW (Cincinatti OH)
so if you have never been make an effort you will not be dissapointed. To think that all the shows were once like this show is sorta sad and yet it is the the way of things,a weeding out of sorts. I do think they will make a comeback soon they just need to change a bit so if you can get out and support the folks who are still plugging away at it!
This week at SPOKANE ART SUPPLY there will not be a Studio Play WED!!!!!!!Take Note local Spokanites our next stamp club meeting is the 18th and I will bring the goodies from Stampaway and a report on the goings on. MORE stencils are on the way from Crafters Warehouse and COFFEEBREAK design don miss it!!!!

I do have a TRIFOLD card class at Creative Element on August 21 10am-1pm everything is provided. call 208-667-0813 I just posted a pic on Facebook of the style of card!

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Carla said…

Good to meet you at Stampaway. (I was Angela's groupie) I have already planned to use a journal as a work surface. What a great idea! Also, the gouache technique is mesmerizing-a surprise every time you remove it from your image.

August 18, 2010 at 6:24 AM

Thanks for visiting

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It has been a full week.........Tonight is the cutoff to win. So a GIVEAWAY or two on this blog that will run through to next weekend ( Sunday) Sign up for any Secret blog and be entered to win this mixed media kit that includes 2 journals (one Nature Sketch one White bee) Protege paint brushes, a lg tube of Golden Open acrylic and assorted pencils from Faber Castell . ALL YOU MEMBERS OF BOTH SECRET BLOGS ARE ALREADY ENTERED! Also be in the running for one of three Nature Sketch Journals for JUST MAKING A COMMENT this week from Sunday July 28th to Sunday August 4th 2013 on http://maryjomcgraw.blogspot.com I will announce all the winners Monday August 5th here on Facebook and on the Blog!

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