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The new Occasions Mini Catalog is here and available until June 30th.  What's better, right now for the month of April if you spend $40 on product from the Occasions Mini you can choose a FREE (under $10) item from Spring/Summer 2009 Catalog (page 208).

I just started posting Class Kits as well!  April's is my first and will stay available until July (until the new catalog comes out).  See the featured kit below (Parisian Breeze).
 
Hope to see you soon - make sure to view my list of upcoming classes below (now until July 2009)!
 
Happy Stamping!
 
 
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APRIL'S CLASS KIT 
Parisian Breeze 
  
 

This kit features the new Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper from the Spring/Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog - beautiful patterns with Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Whisper White and Kraft. In my kit however, I used Sahara Sand and even Brushed Gold on one of the cards!

The kit also features the large silk flowers from the Pretties Kit, Cirlce Rhinestone Brads, the half pearls from the Pretties Kit, hodgepode hardware, various ribbons, as well as the Boho Blossoms punch.

Kit Includes
  • All the cardstock, ribbon, flowers, hodgepodge hardware, rhinestone brads, punched paper flowers and pearls to make these 5 cards.
  • Cardstock is pre-cut and pre-scored.
  • Envelopes.
Notes:
  • Instructions on how to make each card individually will be posted here on my blog shortly. Or I can provide a Word or PDF file if preferred.
  • Different hodgepodge hardware may be substituted (but all would be Silver).
 
Add-Ons (Not Included in the Kit)
These items can be purchased separately from me or you can shop online at http://heatherporto.stampinup.net/! Or you can substitute inks and stamps that you may already have at home.
 
  • Chocolate Chip Classic Ink
  • Chocolate Chip Craft Ink
  • Baroque Motifs Stamp Set
  • Buggies & Booties (retired, but you can use any baby set or set of your choice)
  • Rub-ons of your choice
  • Pop-up Glue Dots
  • SNAIL Adhesive
  • Tearing Tool (or I can tear the paper for you).
  • Piercing Tool (from Crafter's Tool Kit or 1/16" Handheld Punch).
The Kits costs $14.95
($10 + $4.95 Priority Flat Rate Envelope). 

Visit my blog to pay online!
www.handstampedbyheather.com
 
 
 
UPCOMING CLASSES 
Hope to see you soon!
  
APRIL 2009
  
Friday, April 24th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Technique Class - During this class we will learn new techniques in Card Making and a new box or bag pattern as well (Mother's Day theme).
FEE: Free for Club Members, $10 for others
 
MAY 2009
 
Wednesday, May 6th, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Tuxedo Kids Craft Program - Mother's Day
PreK - 1st Grade.
Details to be announced.
FEE: Free 
Registration is required  - call (845) 351-2207.
 
Saturday, May 16th, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Scrapbooking in a Day!
Using a Simply Scrappin' Kit and 6x6 Brag Book of your choice, we'll create an entire scrapbook in one day!
FEE: $60
Includes lunch, the 6x6 album and Simply Scrappin' Kit.
 
Friday, May 29th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Technique Class - During this class we will learn new techniques in Card Making and a new box or bag pattern as well.
FEE: Free for Club Members, $10 for others

JUNE 2009
 
Wednesday, June 17th, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Tuxedo Kids Craft Program - Father's Day
PreK - 1st Grade.
Details to be announced.
FEE: Free 
Registration is required  - call (845) 351-2207.
 
Saturday, June 13th, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
This class was MOVED from the 20th to the 13th.
Card Making Class (Masculine).
During this workshop, we'll be making masculine cards using the To The Nines Designer Series Paper and coordinating accessories and cardstock (a combination of Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow, Sahara Sand, and Always Artichoke.
FEE: $25
 
Friday, June 26th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM/10:00 PM
Friday Night Scrapbooking Class.
During this late night scrapbooking class, we'll be making six 12x12 scrapbook pages (with themes for January - June).
FEE: $35
 
JULY 2009
 
Saturday, July 18th, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
BELIEVE Chipboard Album. Holiday Project.
Using the I Wish Simply Scrappin' Kit from the Fall/Winter 2008 Catalog, with coordinating accessories, ribbon, and cardstock.
FEE: $50
Lunch included. Chipboard Album and Simply Scrappin' Kit inlcuded as well.
 
NEW CATALOG TO BE RELEASED IN JULY 2009!
 
 
AUGUST 2009
 
The birth of our 2nd child is
expected August 17th, 2009.
 
 
We are looking forward to expanding our family and we are all so excited!  I will continue to be an active demonstrator, however for a few months after the birth I will not be holding classes in my home.  Details to come later, but I wanted to keep you updated on my pregnancy and future stamping plans.
 
 
SKETCH IT 
A cute 3x3 square card! 
 

 
 
I would LOVE to see what card designs you come up with using this sketch!  Send a picture to handstampedbyheather@att.net or mail a card sample to:
 
28 Liberty Rock Road
Sloatsburg, NY 10974
 
Have fun!
 
TECHNIQUE FLASH BACK 
Poppin' Pastels

 
To learn more about how to make this card and the Poppin' Pastels Technique, visit my blog - click here!
 
Click here to view more samples of Poppin' Pastels!