News, Views, and Reviews

Ooo lala carpet

2010-07-07T23:21:00.004-05:00

OK, here's a peak at the new carpet! Can't show you a full view - you've got to come into the store and see for yourself! The AMuse*A*Palooza stamps are ready and you're gonna love them! Geeta is excited to teach the first classes in the new classroom! Only two more days till Saturday!

Slatwall waiting for Stamps!

2010-07-05T09:22:00.010-05:00

"Where are my stamps?" said Slatwall impatiently.

"They're in boxes waiting to be moved over here," I said.

"Well, I'm tired of waiting .... I want everyone to come see us," Slatwall moaned. "And where's that carpet you keep talking about?"

I smiled and said, "It's coming today, Slatwall! And in just a few more days it will be SATURDAY... and you know what that means -- we'll be open!"

Days 3 & 4 of the move!

2010-06-30T21:15:00.003-05:00

We're almost finished packing up - that's the good news! The not so good news is - the new space is still being remodeled so we're in a hold pattern until the weekend. The beautiful new carpet has been delivered and will be installed shortly so we can begin to unpack. The classrooms are being painted and finished out. So much activity going on - deliveries of product to the new location, meeting our new neighbors, waiting for the new sign and getting ready for AMuse*A*Palooza coming July 10th.

The Move - Day 2

2010-06-28T21:58:00.003-05:00

We started at 10 today and worked straight through till 5. It was a LONG day. The retail space is completely packed and the classroom/storage/office is "in progress". Our sign was taken down today and here we are saying "bye-bye" until we see the new version at our new location!

The Move - Day 1

2010-06-27T21:21:00.003-05:00

Loud music, lots of laughter and loads of boxes - that was the scene today, as Maureen, Linda, Jane, Von, Carol, Zoe and I packed up the store. I had all good intentions of posting photos for you, but of course in the rush to leave, I forgot my camera! I'll post photos tomorrow and you'll be amazed at what we did in one day. Tomorrow our sign will be taken down and updated before being moved to the new location. Wait till you see the new and improved sign, it's fun, just like the new location.

Amy

Mother's Day is just around the corner!

2010-04-26T21:28:00.006-05:00

Greetings fellow Stamp Antonio bloggettes! My year started off well, had at least one posting a month, until March when it hit the preverbial brick wall! I fell one day and broke my arm. So, I have been nursing my first ever broken bone, a compound fracture no less in my left forearm for the last month and a half! That's why I haven't been blogging.

I have been missing out on some wonderful sounding occurances and classes at the store, but I hope you have been taking advantage of them in my stead. I heard that the Asian Art Fest this past weekend was terriffic, and there were so many things going on that it was hard to take them all in. I have also heard there are some great things happening for Mother's Day this coming weekend, so be sure to check them out!

Since I have been cooped up here at home for the last 6 weeks, I have been doing a lot of reading in my stash of Papercrafts magazines and books, trying to get some new ideas for cards, classes and projects. I can't wait to get this nasty cast off and get back to my crafting.

Well, I didn't want to drone on about my problems, but I did want to let you know that I was still around and kicking, and hopefully be back at work at Stamp Antonio real soon! So as I always say, "Keep on Stampin'!" And come see all the new product that has come in at the store!

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

Is Winter Ever Going to End?

2010-03-04T14:49:00.000-06:00

I don;t know why I am anxious for winter to end, but I am! This has been the coldest winter we have experienced in Texas in quite a while. It has been wet, and cold, and even slushy a time or two, but all for the best so they say. The Texas wildflowers should be out in full force this spring! I guess that is what I am looking forward to. The bluebonnets, phlox, indian paintbrush, mexican hats, and firewheels all make my heart flutter.

Although the flowers aren't out lining the Texas highways and byways yet, you can start planning now to collect the best Texas bluebonnet rubber stamps available. We have been stocking up on all sorts of Texas themed stamps available through our friend Mark Jetton and his Deadbeat Designs Stamps. Many Winter Texans(those that travel down south for the winter who live up north in the snow and cold)who are preparing to head home for the season are stopping by to collect a few of our Texas stamps to add to their collection. The request has been made for more bluebonnet stamps, so I will place an order very soon for them.

We are also preparing for FIESTA 2010 with lots of mariachi men, margaritas, sombreros, and fun chile stamps also from Deadbeat Designs Stamps. Senor Pepper is a fun stamp that is in demand every year about Fiesta time in San Antonio.

If you enjoy the stamp images by Mark and Deadbeat Designs, check out our Deadbeat Friday classes that started this year. Every last Friday of the month from 2:00 pm -4:00 pm I teach a class using one or several of Deadbeat stamps we have in stock.
Last month we did a box of All Occassion Cards using the NEW Texas Collage stamp and colored them with Prismacolor colored pencils. Mark was kind enough to mention them and show a picture of them in his blog.(link in the right hand column of this blog)
For our March project, we will be making and decorating two (2) picture cube blocks to hold photos or cards or any of your stamping projects. The samples will be on display at the store very soon, so stop by next week and sign up for our Deadbeat Friday class and have a rootin' tootin' Texas good time with us!

I also want to make mention of a new blog linked to ours, welcome to InkyJane's blog. She is someone very near and dear to us here at Stamp Antonio Arts, and we hope you will check out her blog very soon.
Until next time, Keep on Stampin'!
Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

I'm Back, fellow Blog Readers and Stampers!

2010-02-08T10:26:00.005-06:00

Hello Everyone,
I am so happy to be back blogging with you about Stamp Antonio Arts, and all of the FUN things we have going on this year at the store!
I was having so many computer issues at the end of 2009 I wasn't able to keep up with all of the posts. Hopefully 2010 will be a better year!

Well, let's see, where to start? How about with our Hero Arts Club. We started this club January 2010 as a gathering of Hero Art Stamp enthusiasts who LOVE Hero Art stamps, and love getting together to stamp and share them with others. The popularity has been overwhelming! We have two meetings each month, either one that meets on a Thursday afternoon from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm, OR an evening meeting that meets on the following day, Friday from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. You may check our class calendar for the exact date and times each month, but please be sure to register early. Our classroom only accomodates 25 persons at a time, so our numbers are limited. Last month we had a waiting list, so try to sign up early. The meeting fee is only $5 to offset the cost of refreshments and some supplies. Hope to see you there!

We also have lots of NEW classes on the class calander for February. Be sure to come by the store to see the class samples, and sign up for a class or two. Carrie Avery is back teaching a series of classes every Friday during the month of February that are from the NEW Design Originals Book, entitled "Cards and Trinkets!" Many of the projects in this book were made by Carrie for this book and use Tim Holtz' line of Ideaology products, and his many Ranger products, too. Call or come by the store to sign up for one or all of these FUN classes.

We are also excited to announce that we are finalizing the details of the trunk show with Harlee Quinnz Designs Stamp company. They want to come offer some classes and bring a lot of their product to San Antonio near the end of the month. We have a small sampling of their stamps and clip art at the store, that seems to be popular with our younger stampers, as well as those of us who have been stamping for quite awhile. They have some really interesting designs!

February is also our "We Love our Customers" month. Every February we celebrate and thank our customers with a special drawing. The rules of the drawing are simple. You come in to Stamp Antonio Arts, spend $20 or more in merchandise, and in addition to your "stamp buck" you get a chance to enter the drawing that will be held at the end of February. I can't tell you what the prize will be, but I'm sure it will be a good one! You are eligible to enter EVERY DAY, if you see fit to come visit and " spend a little green" with us. We so love to see your smiling faces!

So, until next time, stay happy and Keep on Stampin"!
Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

HERO ARTS 2010 Catalog Debut!

2009-12-18T15:36:00.005-06:00

The New stamps from Hero Arts 2010 Catalog will be debuting this weekend at Stamp Antonio Arts. Friday evening from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm we will be unveiling the New Hero Arts Stamps with a Preview Party and Scavenger Hunt. There will also be refreshments and a Make-N-Take.

We are really looking forward to this debut, since Hero Arts is one of our favorite rubber stamp makers. Saturday afternoon we will have other make-n-takes using Hero Arts stamps, taught by our own talented staff, and Liz Varguez-Rogers, our sales representative from Hero Arts. Be sure to stop by and check out the NEW Hero Arts Stamps!

We also want to thank all of you who stopped by during the Copic Extravaganza last weekend. Sally Lynn MacDonald taught 4 classes at the store, before the Copic Certification Classes on Sunday and Monday. A BIG YEEEE-HA! goes out to Sally Lynn for coming down to Texas to teach classes.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you from all of us here at Stamp Antonio Arts!

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio.

Where Does the Time Go. . . . . . . . .

2009-11-15T21:28:00.002-06:00

The next time you turn around it will be Christmas, and then a NEW Year! Where does the time go?
Things around Stamp Antonio Arts have really been poppin' , as they say! The GIANT Halloween pumpkin was 49 pounds, and I never got any of the pies they must have made from it.

There is NEW merchandise rolling in the front door daily, from new stamps from The Cat's Pajama's and Art Impressions to papers from Graphics 45 and Websters Pages. There are products for Thanksgiving, Haunnakah, and Christmas as well as Thank You's and Everyday items.

Geeta Suggs from AMuse Artstamps will be here teaching classes the Saturday after Thanksgiving, so make note of these NOW, so you don't forget to call and reserve a space.

In December, Sally Lynn MacDonald, will be here giving classes at Stamp Antonio Arts in how to use Copic Markers, Glimmer Mists and masks, and how to use all of the unique Ranger products to make wonderful gifts for the holidays.

In between, our own talented instructors are busy keeping the calendar full of wonderfully creative classes we hope you will try. Everything from cards and tags, to home decor and gifts, to make this a handmade "MADE WITH LOVE" Christmas!

Come on by to see all of the new items we have in stock, sign up for a class, or just to say "HI"! We will be anxiously awaiting to serve you.
Happy Holidays from Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts!

No News is Good News, So they say. . . . . . .

2009-10-27T10:30:00.004-05:00

Greetings to those who check our blog! I'm sorry for the lapse in postings, but I have been having trouble with my personal computer that I usually prepare the posts on. So, I guess no news IS good news! We are still here in beautiful Castle Hills, selling stamps and art supplies, having terriffic classes every week, and looking forward to seeing all our customers come in to the store to prepare for the upcoming Holidays!

We held a wonderful Book Signing with Rice Freeman-Zachery a few weeks ago. There was a tremendous turn out to hear her speak on Creativeness, and then sign copies of her new book,"Creative Time and Space." For those of you who were not able to attend, yet would still be interested in a copy of her book, we do have a few copies left at the store. I was to post photos taken at the event, but without my handy dandy laptop there was no way to get them here. As soon as I get them into the store computer, I will post them .

Lot's of holiday merchandise has begun arriving at the store. There is still some Halloween and Thanksgiving stamps and papers, and Christmas is starting to trickle in. The big shipments should begin any day now! The November Class Calendar should be up on the web page in a few days, so you can check out and sign up for all of the wonderful fall classes we have planned.

If you have any questions about the classes or just merchandise in general, give us a call at 210-342-6217. We are here Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am- 6:00 pm, closed Sunday and Monday. Wednesday evenings are our Artist Night Out from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and we are open during this time for your shopping convenience. We hope to see you all soon.

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

The New Alice in Wonderland Stamps are Here!

2009-09-22T23:21:00.002-05:00

Greetings fellow stampers! Just a short note to let you know the NEW Tweedy Jill Designs "Alice in Wonderland" stamp sets arrived today, and are out for sale!

The New titles we received are: The Mad Hatter, A Walk through Wonderland, Down the Rabbit Hole, and a new Alice line. We also received more of the Alice in Wonderland set, and the Mad Hatters Tea Party set. Also in the shipment, is an awesome set of clear acrylic stamping blocks with gridlines on them, that will make positioning your new stamps a breeze. Just think of all of the creative uses for these stamps, including cards, decorating party favors, stamping home decor items for your "ALICE" fan whether young or old!

If you are a fan of Alice in Wonderland, there will be a new movie out in theaters about March 2010, and these new stamp releases will get you started creating all NEW things "ALICE!"

Be sure to stop by soon and check out these FUN stamps! If you wait too long, they may be "sold out" again!

Mindy and the Team from Stamp Antonio Arts!

Fall is Finally Here!

2009-09-20T21:59:00.003-05:00

Well, as close to fall as we get here in San Antonio! Happy Fall Everyone! The 100+ temperatures have drifted away, and left fairly cool afternoons and evenings, and quite pleasant morning temps for us to get out and be creative. I love getting up early, and sitting outside on my patio with my juice and coffee, and listening to the birds and critters as they begin their day in my neighborhood. I take this time on my days off, to contemplate the art projects I have in the back of my mind that I want to try, and plan out my day so I can achieve more. On the days I go in to Stamp Antonio, I take this time to collect my thoughts, and plan some small projects I can take to the store with me, in case I need to fill a little free time. Of course, we never know when to expect our shipments of new merchandise, so each day is like Christmas. . . . . . do we receive a box of goodies or not?

We have been receiving a lot of goodies lately! New issues of magazines, new rubber stamps, mostly Halloween and Day of the Dead. This year we also received some Jewish stamps for the High Holidays this month.

Last week we received a shipment from a New company to us, Canvas Corp. You may have seen ads in all of the latest mixed-media magazines from this company. They have all sorts of bases for all types of mixed-media art work, made from canvas. We got supplies for banners, placemat size hemmed canvas, muslin napkins about 14" square, along with small accent shaped canvas pieces to add dimension to your canvas project. I made a sample banner, with some journaling on it, along with embellishments of buttons, ribbons, beads, and metal. So much FUN!

WE were also notified that our order from Tweedy Jill in Florida should be on its way this week! Many of you took advantage of the wonderful Alice in Wonderland themed stamps, card kits, and clip art the ladies brought back from their vacation to Florida last month, where they met Jill and checked out her operation. They loaded up their SUV and brought a nice supply of product home from Florida, and all of the styles of card kits and stsamps they brought, including Song Birds, Roosters, Wild West, and the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, (to go along with the Alice stuff) was scooped up almost immediately! We heard that a new release of the Alice in Wonderland story will be in movie theaters in March of 2010, so I guess everyone is getting into the Alice mood for then! I may have to go back and re-read the story from my childhood days. . . I don't remember too many of the details.

We also want to thank Geeta Suggs, for coming down to San Antonio and teaching a special Saturday of Halloween treat classes for us this month. These classes coinsided with the release of the new Amuse Artstamps Halloween stamps, and we have reordered stock due to the overwhelming turn-out of "Amuseholics". They really do love their Amuse Stamps!

We have more new and interesting classes coming in October and November! Keep your eyes open for the times and dates of these exciting classes and sign up soon! You won't want to be left out! And, until next time, Keep on Stampin'. . . . . we are always here to help you!

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio ARts!

These CRAZY Computers! What did we do before them?

2009-09-03T22:05:00.002-05:00

These crazy computers, seems they are always on the fritz! I have been having "computer issues" for the last month or so, so my postings have been few and far between. Even the computer access at the store has been slow and lifeless. What did we do before the computer came along?

Well, school is back in session and things are rolling along at Stamp Antonio Arts. We are receiving new merchandise on a regular basis, and having lots of new and fun classes. We are getting Halloween and Thanksgiving and some new Christmas stamps and papers. We also got a very nice display of products from Tweedy Jill Designs in Florida. The bosses visited with Jill while they were down in Florida on vacation, and brought back all kinds of new stamps, card making sets, and clip art. Unfortunately, we have almost sold out of most of it, but are expecting to order more to arrive in a few weeks. Alice in Wonderland, and the Mad Hatter's Tea Party are two of the lines that came with the assortment, and forseeing the arrival of the new "Alice" movie in early 2010 the product is flying off the shelves.

We have another great round of AMuse Artstamps for Halloween that just arrived, and have scheduled another full Saturday of classes with Geeta Suggs coming Saturday September12, 2009. If you are interested in these classes, please be sure to call and sign up right away, so Geeta can know how many students to plan for when she comes down from Austin. There is more information on our web page for the classes with Geeta, and all of our future classes.
Our web address is; www.stampantonio.com

We are still closed on Monday's, and will be celebrating Labor Day this coming Monday. We hope you will have a wonderful holiday, and come by and see us on Saturday or Tuesday to shop or just look around and see what is new and exciting at Stamp Antonio! Maybe you will find a class that interests you, or join one of our workshops that meet on a weekly basis. Any way, we hope to see you soon!

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts!

2009-08-11T22:08:00.004-05:00

Hey Everyone,
I have been crazy busy, while the bosses have been out of the store on vacation. I have been so busy that I haven't had five minutes to update the blog, and I apologize for that! We have been busy building new displays at the store for our papers and our stamps, and planning for the NEW upcoming holiday displays that will be arriving shortly.

We have already started receiving Dia de los Muertos stamps, along with some fall type stamps and papers. Today, we put out the NEW Horse stamp line from Deadbeat Designs. Our friend, Mark, has been working day and night to get the new images to the store along with samples that are really spectacular. One sample he sent with the new horse images is so cute, we have been asked to do a class of it. This class will be in September, if we can work it into the schedule.

Another of our NEW displays in the store, is our " AS SEEN IN. . . . . . " area right inside the front door. This display will hold samples of projects seen in the newest of our favorite magazines! We also have a featured "paper of the week" where we have made samples showing you different ways to use our many types and styles of papers that we carry, from cardstock and scrapbook papers to handmade papers and parent sheets of paper.

Our classes this week are informative, Thursday, Marilyn Sanders is teaching a class on how to use Golden Products in your paper arts, from collage art to even cardmaking. She has a lot of new ideas to share with us using this medium. Saturday, is our Tea Bag book class with Valerie Lacayo. Valerie will be teaching a very simple book you bind yourself, and it is in the shape of a Tea Bag. Very cute, indeed! In the afternoon, Marilyn will return with an intermediate soldering class, so if you have learned the basics of soldering, and want to take it to the next level, come by and sign up for her class on Saturday! We have the samples for her class on our Class Board right as you come in the front door of the store. There are openings in each of these classes if you call right away and reserve your space. Otherwise you may miss out on these informative classes.

That's all I can think of to mention at this time. School will be starting soon for some, so get out of the house and come on down to Stamp Antonio Arts and try your hand at something NEW! You'll be glad you did! Hope to see you soon.
Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

New Arrivals at Stamp Antonio Arts!

2009-07-24T23:47:00.003-05:00

Greetings, everyone! Well, it's another 100 degree week here in South Texas, and we are cookin' here at Stamp Antonio. Amy is off at CHA in Olando, for their Summer 2009 show, checking out all the wonderful NEW products the vendors are offering.

We just received our latest shipment of Stampington & Co. magazines for the Autumn months; including Stamper's Sampler, Somerset HOME, Altered Couture, Artful Blogging, Where Women Create, Art Doll Quarterly, and their newest venture GreenCraft Magazine. GreenCraft shows you 50+ projects to make using recyclable items, to help keep our planet Green! Come by and check them out, and let us know what you think about their newest release!

We have also received a new shipment of Rubber Stamp Tapestry stamps, in preparation for Susan Casto's classes that she will be teaching on Saturday, August 1. 2009. Our August class calendar is up on the web site, and a printed copy is available at the store, so stop by this weekend and pick up a copy and check out the class samples we have on display. There are several NEW classes on the August Calendar including an intermediate soldering class with our New Instructor, Marilyn Sanders. who also teaches painting workshops every Wednesday in both oils and acrylics. For the painting workshop you must bring your own supplies and projects, and she will help you through them.

For more information concerning any of our classes, give us a call at the store during regular business hours, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Tuesday's through Saturday's. Remember during the summer, we are Closed on Sunday's and Monday's! Stay cool this summer, and until we see you again, Keep on Stampin'!

Mindy and the Team from Stamp Antonio Arts

One More Day of AMUSEA*PALOOZA 2009!

2009-07-17T23:51:00.005-05:00

Only one more day to take advantage and to celebrate AMUSE*A*PALOOZA with us here at Stamp Antonio Arts! Our classes are all FILLED, but we do still have stamps and lots of samples showing the use of the New Holiday Amuse Stamps! There is still 8 hours to purchase Amuse stamps and be eligible to receive tickets that will increase your chances at winning the AMUSE Grand Prize that will be drawn at 6:00 pm, closing time, Saturday July 18, 2009.
Also, a reminder, if you have received any tickets this past week, and haven't dropped then in the box at the store, you must do so on Saturday, or you won't be eligible to WIN!

Thanks again, to all of our wonderful customers who have made this year's AMUSE*A*PALOOZA such a wonderful event. We have had lots of fun making cards, tags, and gifts, using the cute and whimsical stamps from Amuse. They are available year round at Stamp Antonio Arts, and if you didn't get a chance to come in and view the New HolidayReleases, you can stop on by anytime to see what we have in stock!

Our owners will be heading off to CHA in Orlando in the next week, so be on the lookout for lots of new and exciting merchandise to start coming into the store after the "BIG SHOW"!
The August class calendar should be out shortly, so be sure to check for NEW Classes available during the month of August. Until we see you again, stay cool, and keep on Stampin'.

Mindy and the Team from Stamp Antonio Arts

AMUSEA*PALOOZA is off and Running!

2009-07-13T13:27:00.004-05:00

This past weekend's Grand Reveal of the NEW Amuse Art Stamps for the holidays, was a tremendous success! We want to thank all of you Amuse Addicts for coming out and enjoying our festivities with us. But all is NOT over yet!

The BEST IS YET TO COME! Classes with Geeta Suggs are just around the corner, and there are still a few openings left in the 6 classes she is teaching at Stamp Antonio Arts! We ask that you please sign up early, and don't wait until the last moment. There are so many GREAT ideas to be had in Geeta's classes, and since she is holding most of them twice, you should be able to find a class time that is just right for YOU!

We still have quite a few of the NEW images, with sample cards to show you how to use them. New ideas are always fun to share, and we want to share them with you, too!

We are also holding our first ever Card Swap, using the New Amuse stamps! You may sign up by calling the store during regular business hours @ 210-342-6217. We are holding two different Card Swap Prep Sessions in our classroom, if you want to come down and make them here at the store, where it is COOL! You will have to furnish your own stamps, though. For more information concerning the Card Swap, you can check our web-site http://www.stampantonio.com/ for Prep times and when the finished cards are due! Of course, you earn more chances at the Amuse Grand Prize by attending the Card Swap Prep times and participating in the Card Swap, so start stamping NOW to get those extra chances. The Grand Prize drawing will be at 6:00 pm on Saturday, July 18th. Good Luck to all that are participating!

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

TOMORROW IS THE DAY!

2009-07-09T12:30:00.001-05:00

AMUSE*A*PALOOZA begins Friday at 6:00 pm at Stamp Antonio Arts! The Grand Reveal of all of this year's NEW Holiday stamps from Amuse will go onsale at 6:00 pm sharp!

There will be lots of music, refreshments, and lots of ideas on how to use the New images in your holiday cards and decorations. This will be your first chance to purchase the New Images this season, and they are going to be HOT, HOT, HOT!

So be sure to come by and be one of the first to get your New Holiday Stamps from Amuse!

And, be sure to sign up for the Holiday Amuse Classes given by Certified Amuse Instructor, Geeta Suggs! She will be here giving classes next weekend, July 16, 17, and 18, 2009. Of course, her GREAT classes will be filling up FAST. . . . . . . so you need to sign up today!

Looking forward to seeing you all Friday Evening . . . . . . .

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

ONLY TWO MORE DAYS!

2009-07-07T23:59:00.002-05:00

Two more days and counting until the release of the HOLIDAY Amuse Stamps 2009! Are you planning on joining us for the Grand Reveal on Friday evening?????????

IF NOT, WHY???????? It will be a fun evening, plus you will be the first to see and be able to purchase the NEW images for this year! PLUS, if you attend, you will get a ticket for the Grand Prize Drawing, just for showing up! Boy, that is a Deal that's hard to refuse!

So, come on down to the store and join us! You will be glad you did, and be sure to check our website for the Schedule of Events and Classes you will be able to sign up for!
Amuse-a-Palooza is one Lol-a-Palooza of and event you won't want to miss!

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

The Countdown Continues!

2009-07-04T12:06:00.003-05:00

****************6 Days and Counting***************************
AMUSE-A-PALOOZA begins July 10, 2009. Be sure to check our website for information concerning the Grand Prize Drawing. Sign up for an Amuse class, get a ticket. Sign up for the Card Swap, get a ticket. Attend a Make-N-Take, get a ticket. Buy a NEW Amuse Stamp, get a ticket.

Many, many, ways to get multiple chances at the GRAND PRIZE! For more information, check the web site or call the store, we will be happy to help you!

Have a Happy 4th of July, we will be open Saturday, till 4:00 pm come on by and have some cake!

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts!

AHHH- NOUNCING!

2009-06-30T12:41:00.001-05:00

Alright, enough about my birthday! My fellow co-workers are tired of hearing about my "big" day, "Mindy, It's time you update the blog!"

AHHH- NOUNCING! AMUSE-A-PALOOZA IS 11 DAYS AND COUNTING!

We are so excited that the 4th annual AMUSE-A-PALOOZA Stamp Extravaganza is just around the corner, July 10th through July 19, 2009!

We are the only store is San Antonio celebrating this wonderful event this year. AMUSE Art Stamps will be unveiling their new line of Holiday stamps on Friday, July 10, 2009. Stamp Antonio Arts will be holding a "Grand Reveal Preview Party" on that Friday from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, with holiday music, refreshments, and FUN! Classes using the New stamps will begin on Saturday, July 11th, and continue for the entire week following, through July 18, 2009. You may check our website for a complete list of daily events that will be featured.

With each event you participate in, you will receive tickets on which to register for the Grand Prize drawing during AMUSE-A-PALOOZA week. The more events you participate in, the more chances you will receive for the drawing. For example: If you sign up for an AMUSE class by July 4th, either in person or by telephone, you will receive 3 tickets = 3 chances to WIN a PRIZE!

So, get on the horn, and give us a call! The class listings are on the website, or on our display board here at the store! Decide which classes you want to take, and start collecting your tickets for your chance at the AMUSE GRAND PRIZE!

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

SUMMER IS HERE!

2009-06-07T19:42:00.002-05:00

Hello, one and all! That's right, summer is here, and it is already getting HOT! HOT! HOT!

There are so many things going on at Stamp Antonio Arts, my head is spinning!

Last week we celebrated my birthday on Wednesday evening during our Artist's Night Out! What a Hoot! Amy, Carol and Zoe brought me a German Chocolate Cake, and everyone from customers in the store, to the ladies attending Artist's Night Out, gathered around to sing "Happy Birthday" and then joined us in eating cake! What a pleasant and enjoyable surprise! MY head has been in the clouds ever since!

We have received many products this week, including a shipment of Outlines Rubber Stamps, and more Punch Bunch paper punches. We have also received a "boat-load" of scrapbook 12X12 papers from "gcd papers" that are very beautiful. But of course, along with the new, comes disposal of the old! Lots of papers on SALE at 4 for $1.00. Hurry in while the pickin's are good!

We have also received a special shipment of Webster's Papers, which are very nice, and inspired our own paper maven, Jane, to create a Vintage Recipe Book Sample from our Texas shaped chipboard albums and the Webster's paper. You must come by the store and check it out. It is AWESOME!

I don't want to jinx our summer class sign ups, but I did want to thank all of our wonderful customers who have been signing up, and bringing their friends to our inspiring Summer Classes at the store. Our numbers are improving somewhat, but don't let the growing numbers scare you away from attending some of these terriffic classes. Our instructors are working very hard to plan and execute interesing and creative classes that will keep you inspired and craving more, and more classes in the weeks to come! What a wonderful way to spend your hot summer afternoons, than learning a new hobby, or technique, at Stamp Antonio Arts in our cool and comfortable environment! We hope to see your happy, smiling face there, real soon! Take care and have a safe Summer!

Mindy, and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

Memorial Day 2009

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Today is a special holiday, one that everyone should remember. Memorial Day isn't just a day to have a barbecue, and get together with family and friends to swim and play. It is a day to remember all of our country's service men and women who have fought and are fighting for our country's freedom at home and in countries far away!

Today, Monday, at 3:00 pm there will be a nationwide Moment of Silence, where you can say a prayer if you like, or just stop for a moment and think of those who have fought for us, to give us a better world to live in. Thank you, all!

Stamp Antonio Arts will be closed on Monday, in observance of Memorial Day, and will re-open at 10:00 am on Tuesday. We hope you have a safe a happy holiday, and will remember all the folks who have done so much for you in the past, and will do so much in the future.

All our best, Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

"WILD"flowers in TEXAS!

2009-05-08T20:37:00.005-05:00

I sure do miss seeing the wildflowers that "should" be blooming in South Texas right now, that AREN'T! North Texas has gotten so much rain that the wildflowers are just blooming and blooming! And what do we see here in San Antonio? Lots of dried up weeds because it felt like 108* today in the shade! The temperature only registered 100* at the airport, but in the middle of our parking lot, my car was baking at 108!

I was so happy to be inside Stamp Antonio Arts with the air on! So was the UPS man, when he came in with deliveries. We finally got in our Item of the Month for May, and they are a really cool Spirit Doll, paper doll rubber stamp from Hampton Art/Limited Edition. I have a few really neat ideas for using this stamp, now I just have to see if I can bring them to fruition within the next few days. We also got in some of the New Hero Arts Clear Acrylic sets yesterday, and the rest of the Team is working on samples from them. Maybe I will be able to put some of them on the blog next week.

Customers have been asking for card samples on the blog, but we would rather see your smiling faces in person at the store! But since the recession and all, the smiling faces have been few and far between. You, our dear sweet customers, have been staying home, and not even coming out for our wonderful and interesting classes. We have had to cancel some really GREAT classes over the last few weeks, due to non-interest and that real makes us SAD!

We will keep offering classes as long as we can, but if you have constructive suggestions, we would LOVE to hear from YOU, our trusted customers. Call us at 342-6217; e-mail us at manager@stampantonio.com; OR leave a comment on this blog.

We WILL look forward to hearing from all of you, and seeing you soon! Until then, "Keep on Stamping!"
Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

MILESTONES!

2009-04-28T22:03:00.011-05:00

Milestones occur daily, and we must make the most of them, no matter how BIG, no matter how small.

No matter how Happy, no matter how sad. Everything from babies birth's to the first steps, the first days of school, to graduations. Weddings, to anniversaries, to promotions to retirement.

Back in 1954, this was a milestone of sorts for me. It was the day my parents (top photo) got married, and my Mother's parents (bottom photo) stood up for them. A day full of hopes and dreams, happiness and sadness, and dreams of days to come.

Today is also one of those days! No, nothing quite as spectacular as a wedding, but a milestone for me, none the less.

THIS IS THE 100TH POST TO OUR BLOG THAT I HAVE DONE AT STAMP ANTONIO ARTS!

I am so amazed that it is post number 100 already, and I have been having so much fun trying to post weekly, so that you all will be able to keep up with all of the fun things that are happening at Stamp Antonio. Sometimes I have fallen down in keeping things current, but hopefully you that check in from time to time will forgive me anyway.

This coming weekend, May 2, 2009, is National Scrapbooking Day across the nation, but at Stamp Antonio Arts it's AMUSE DAY! That's right, Geeta Suggs will be back at Stamp Antonio this Saturday, with a day full of card making mayhem with the ever popular Amuse line of rubber stamps! Geeta will hold three classes,

two card making classes, and another of the Copic Marker classes that only she teaches so well. You may check our web page for more information, or call the store at 210-342-6217 to reserve a space in one or all of these wonderful classes! Be sure to sign up early, because if you wait until the last minute, the class may no longer be available!

I want to personally thank all of you that follow this blog for your feedback, and for those of you who just found us, "what took you so long?"

Welcome to Stamp Antonio Arts!

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

Metal Effects Cross Class!

2009-04-21T18:12:00.006-05:00

(photo courtesy of Cindy Lyons) (click on photo to see larger image)

Last Saturday, April 18,2009 our own Carol Condos held a Metal Effects Class at Stamp Antonio Arts, and her students embossed these wonderful Crosses using the products available from Ten Seconds Studios. The works of art that come out of these classes are just awesome, and every class gets better and better. You may remember seeing in this blog about the tumblers and wall clocks that were decorated with this metal in previous blog posts, and now these wonderful crosses. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next!

If you are really interested in this Metal Effects art form, be sure to check out the web site for Ten Seconds Studios, and their Taco Tuesday videos that they do each week. The link is in the sidebar for your convenience. They really do some creative things with the metal and their templates. If you see something in the videos or on their site that you are dying to try, we do carry most of their products at Stamp Antonio, so you can come right on over and pick up some supplies. If Carol is here that day, she will even give you a mini-lesson to get you started creating some of these metal wonders.

Well, it's FIESTA Time again in San Antonio! and everyone is partying like there is no tomorrow! Parades, and floats, foods of all types from oysters to jalepenos, carnival rides, games of chance, all week with folks dressed up in the most colorful and outrageous outfits you can imagine. . . . . . . . if you haven't experienced FIESTA before, be sure and do so this week! If you want to share your experiences with love ones who don't live here, why not send them a card made with stamps from Stamp Antonio Arts. We have several different types of stamps that can be used for Fiesta type cards, and we even have samples to show you how you can decorate your own card, and even include a photo showing how much FUN you had here at the city-wide party. Be sure to stop by this week and experience a little Fiesta Fun at Stamp Antonio Arts. And don't forget. . . . . . . . . . . GO SPURS GO!

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

Bluebonnets. . . . Have you seen any?

2009-04-14T20:30:00.003-05:00

Bluebonnets are usually everywhere you look this time of year! But when you don't get rain at the right time of the year, the little things just don't have much of a chance to pop out and bloom.

Have you seen any bluebonnets this year? This photo is courtesy of our friend, Mark Jetton, of Deadbeat Designs stamps. He took a Road Trip one day, and had to go all the way over to East Texas to find some blooming along the highways like we usually see around here in Central Texas near San Antonio.

If you are looking for bluebonnets, you don't have to waste gas driving all over the state to find them. We have plenty here at Stamp Antonio Arts, thanks again to Mark Jetton and Deadbeat Design Stamps. He introduced three new sizes of bluebonnet stamps this spring, and even sent us a wonderful paper bag mini book decorated with the new flower stamps and some of his photos. I taught a class of this mini book last week, and we had so much fun, stamping and coloring bluebonnets for our own books. Drop by the store anytime to see these wonderful NEW Bluebonnet Stamps, along with ideas on how to decorate your home or a card with our State Flower of TEXAS! And of course, we have lots of Stickles to add just the right amount of twinkle to each one.

I also wanted to mention that we received a new line of invitations, response cards, menu cards, and place cards in various sizes from American Crafts. There are 4 Theme's available; a Damask design flocked in black on white stock; a silver metallic flourish design on cream stock; a pink glittered rose bud on white stock, and a green branch with leaves on cream stock. Each theme comes in the different sizes of invitations and such, and would be beautiful for any occasion, party, or get-together. Our own, Jane Smith, is having a class this Saturday, April 18, 2009 making various invitations for all types of get-togethers. If you are planning an event, and think you might be interested in making your own invitations, rather than spending lots of $$$$$$$$ to have them done somewhere else, you may want to come by and sign up for Jane's class and let her show you how you can save money and time by doing them yourself. You may even enjoy the time you spend working on them and be proud to say, "I made them myself!"

We hope to see you soon.

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

It's Almost BUNNY TIME!

2009-04-02T16:51:00.006-05:00

Hi blogger friends! It has been such a busy week around here at Stamp Antonio. We have been busily trying to get the new class calendar up on the web site, and the samples for April classes out at the store. Along with getting in lots of new merchandise, and rearranging some of the older stuff, we did get in more of the NEW Somerset magazines, "MARIE" which debuted this month, and "STUFFED" which debuted last month in which our own artist in residence Linda Rael had TWO projects published. Both of these new magazines sold out almost immediately when we got them in originally. (so they MUST be good!)

We also got in some of the new Tim Holtz ideaology line, Grungepaper, metal peices, clips, pins, and sprockets. We also received some of the new colors of Alcohol Inks - Lights and Brights, but they were gone before I ever got them worked out on the counter. Another order has been placed, and will arrive shortly. (I will keep you posted when they come in!) The new Alcohol inks also look awesome on Carol's Metal Effects projects!

"Bunny Time" is just around the corner, (April 12, 2009) and we still have a great assortment of chickies, bunnies, and eggs for your Easter stamping. We also have a few of the Holly Berry House multi layer Cross stamps that when stamped multiple times, you can make a great dimensional decoration, that would look good on the front of a card. Susan Casto will be having an Easter Make-N-Take this Saturday, April 4, 2009 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm using the Rubber Stamp Tapestry line of peg stamps. Jane Smith will be conducting a Spring/Easter card class on Saturday, April 4, 2009 using the Outlines Rubber Stamps. Her class will make 4 cards and is just $25 for three hours of stamping fun, between 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Call 342-6217 at once to register for this class if you are interested.

My class will be making a cute as pie Bluebonnet Paper Bag Book this Saturday, April 4, 2009, from 2:30 till 4:30 pm. This little book is made from paper lunch bags, and will hold photos of your favorite wildflowers or "wild"grandchildren. We will be stamping bluebonnets and other Texas type stamps from Deadbeat Designs throughout the book, and bluebonnet photos will be provided for each student. This class is only $15, but class size is limited to 12 students, so sign up early if this class interests you.

Well, I guess it's time for me to hop, hop, hop, on over to the Bunny Patch and prepare more special surprises for our customers. Every day is exciting at Stamp Antonio Arts, and you never know what merchandise will come rolling in the door! Stop by sometime and see what we mean. We will look forward to showing you around. . . . . . .

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

Memory Box Weekend! What a HOOT!

2009-03-22T21:50:00.003-05:00

This weekend was so much fun, having Theresa Laurent with Memory Box Stamp Company here teaching classes. I was awarded the opportunity to take BOTH of her classes, and let me tell you, they were terrific!

She taught us many new colored pencil coloring techniques, as well as showing us how to layer stamped images with patterned papers to give our cards depth and texture. The stamps she used were the New Spring designs from Memory Box Stamps. This collection includes many woodland creatures, including 3 different owls, squirrels, birds, and bunnies. If you remember in the past few years, Memory Box has had a specialty line of Penguins doing everything from fishing, dancing, and partying, to a penguin in hair rollers in her robe, saying "I don't do mornings!" Well, this Spring they have introduced a line of Panda's starting with the Gardening Panda that was used in this class. He is very cute!

If you were lucky enough to be able to attend these classes, you have a stack of new cards to sit and drool over. If you weren't able to attend, be sure and stop by the store and check out all of the sample cards Theresa left for us, and we will be happy to share with you answers to any questions you may have about how these cards were done, or the products used to make them. We still have almost all of the different stamps available, along with the patterned papers, cards, inks, and tiny sparkly jewels and pearls used as accents.

We have also just recently received a shipment of beautiful specialty papers from American Crafts. These are 8 1/2" X 11" cardstock weight papers in metallic gold, silver, and copper, along with pastel colors of alligator texture paper and raw silk texture papers. There are also two colors of an embossed cardstock that has a small damask design embossed into it, which would make lovely invitations for a wedding or anniversary gathering.

Come see what's New at Stamp Antonio Arts! And as always, Happy Stamping!

Mindy, and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

And We'll Have FUN, FUN, FUN . . . . .

2009-03-17T23:20:00.004-05:00

The Memory Box Stamp Weekend of Fun is just around the corner! Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22, 2009 we will be having fun with our friends from the Memory Box Stamp Company!

This weekend will consist of classes, and instruction on how to use their stamps and color them, along with a Trunk Show of New Spring merchandise from the Memory Box.

Our classes usually fill at the last moment, so don't wait until then, or you may not be able to get in.

We had a wonderful visit with Mark Jetton, of Deadbeat Design Stamps, on Friday. He was in San Antonio with his family celebrating his Mother's birthday, and he stopped by the store to check up on us. He has so many new and exciting ideas and uses for his stamps, and we will be sharing many of them with our fellow bloggers in the next few weeks. If you are a fan of Mark's remarkable Texas themed stamps, you too, can follow his blog by clicking the link on the right.

I will be teaching his Paper Bag Bluebonnet Book on Saturday April 4, 2009 here at the store. Mark has a new line of Texas Bluebonnet stamps that we will use, that are so beautiful and life-like you won't be able to tell if they are real or not! This is sure to be a popular class, so come by the store and check out the sample, so you can register early and assure yourself a space in the class. Our own State Flower will be bursting out in bloom shortly, thanks to the recent rains, so sign up for this class soon, and you will have some place to display some of your own beautiful bluebonnet photos!

Well, its off to start preparing for the arrival of the Memory Box brigade, we hope to see you all this weekend for some springtime fun, fun, fun!

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

Spring Break 2009

2009-03-08T21:27:00.004-05:00

Do your kids like to do Art Projects? Do you want to get rid of them for a few hours this coming Saturday? Well, Stamp Antonio Arts is having our FIRST Ever Kid's Class, Saturday, March 14, 2009 between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm.

The class is entitled,"Build-A-Robot", and our junior stampers will learn about working with clear acrylic stamps from Stampendous, along with acrylic blocks, ink pads, markers, and adhesives. They will be stamping robot parts, coloring them, cutting them out, and assembling them in various positions and working in various mediums to make cards, pictures, puppets, and storyboards.

The class price is only $15, and your children will have lots of fun learning about stamping, learning how to take care of their supplies, and making fun robots they can use for all types of decorations and make believe. The class is designed for stampers ages 8-12, but if your child is younger than 8, and still interested, a parent must accompany them to the class to help them with cutting and other techniques.

All supplies for this class will be furnished by the instructor, so if you are interested in this SUPER RAD Class for your child, that guarantees to be Fun, Fun, Fun, give us a call at 210-342-6217 and reserve a space today.

I also wanted to mention some of the New merchandise that has come into the store this past week. We received a shipment of Character Construction Acrylic Stamps, and if you are a follower of Catherine Moore's work, you will want to see the new line of stamps we received. We also received the Spring/Easter shipment of new stamps from AMuse, with the cute flop eared bunny in the carrot car, along with the New Snail stamp with the words, "snail mail!" We also got in a few of the Holly Berry House Stamps, that let you create layered medallions in various shapes. We got in two sizes of crosses, and two styles of large decorated eggs for Easter that would make wonderful cards, gifts, or ornaments.

So come on by the store and see what is New for Spring at Stamp Antonio Arts. Hope to see you soon!

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!!!!

2009-03-03T23:02:00.004-06:00

Every year during the month of February, we have a SPECIAL CELEBRATION! Not only is it the month of love for Valentine's, it is also the Month We Love Our Customers! (We love them EVERYDAY. . . . . but only celebrate one month a year!)

Everyone gets to enter the drawing by spending a meer $10 at the store. Each day you spend $10, you get a chance at our GRAND PRIZE basket of goodies!

And now, without further delay. . . . . . . . . . drum roll please. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

our winner of this year's 2009 We Love Our Customers drawing is. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mrs. Jan Karney

with her basket of Stampin' Goodies!

Congratulations Jan! Now your husband will know "why" you had to go to Stamp Antonio every day, when you come home with this enourmous basket of merchandise!

There will be more F U N things happening in the months to come. The next Contest will begin March 17, 2009. Watch our Web Site, this Blog, and even In Store, to find out what is beginning on St. Patrick's Day this year!

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts!

INK SAAVY!!!!!

2009-03-03T22:23:00.004-06:00

We are ink saavy. . . . Are YOU?? Saturday after the watercolor classes with Susan Casto, our own "Ink Wizard" Jane Smith, gave a demonstration of all of the different kinds of inks we carry at Stamp Antonio Arts! And there are quite a few!

Inks that dry slowly for embossing, inks that dry quickly, inks for stamping on paper, inks for stamping on glass, metals, and fabrics. We have them all here at Stamp Antonio. And each one is as unique as it's name. This will be one of our ongoing demonstrations that will be appearing on the class calendar on a regular basis from now on. It is a basis for any type of stamping, and needs to be discussed and talked about, so you will be familiar with all of the types and what they can do. Our basic Rubber Stamping 101 class will also be appearing on a regular basis, so you can learn all of the basics, and feel comfortable when picking up a rubber stamp and ink pad.

Our New Class Calendar for March is up on the web site, and ready for your inspection. The samples are also up at the store, so you can see what we will be making in the classes, before you sign up! We have many "special" classes this month, including our first Kids Class, on Saturday, March 14, 2009 during Spring Break. Jane Smith will be instructing the "Junior Stampers" on how to handle the stamps and inks, and make wonderfully F U N Robots of all kinds in our Robots Galore class from 10:30 to 12:30 pm.

We will also be welcoming Theresa Laurent, from Memory Box Stamp Company. She will be bringing a Trunk Show of Memory Box products, along with teaching 4 fabulous seasonal card classes on the weekend of March 21 & 22, 2009. For information on any of these classes, you can call us at 210-342-6217 weekdays between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. You can also call that number to sign up for any of these wonderful classes, (class space is limited) so call to reserve your space today!

And as always, thanks for shopping with us at Stamp Antonio Arts. Tell your friends about our store, and better yet, bring them along the next time you come in!

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio

Susan Casto is Back!

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Teaching classes at Stamp Antonio Arts, that is! After being "out-of-pocket" for several months, she returned on Saturday, February 28, 2009, to teach two Wonderful Watercolor Classes using the Art Impressions watercolor line of rubber stamps, and Marvy LePlume watercolor markers.

Susan is such a talented and wonderful teacher, if you have never taken one of her classes, you should do so! You will be pleased at the work you walk away with. She takes you through each project step by step, and of course, encourages you to step out side your comfort zone and create a work that you would be proud of. There are many students that follow her from class to class, because she is so patient, and encourages you to continue even when you question your own ability.

She also has another watercolor class coming up on March 28, 2009, which is a little more challenging because of it's size, and it is called "Nana's Cottage." The stamp that is the basis for the piece, is also our Stamp of the Month for March at Stamp Antonio. If you think you might want to take this class from Susan, you might want to stop by the store in advance and pick up this stamp while we have it in stock. To take advantage of our Item of the Month special price, you must come into the store and make a purchase. With the cash register receipt from that sale, you must return to the store on another day, make another purchase of at least $10.00 and then with your coupon at the bottom of your receipt you can recieve the Item of the Month for 40 percent off the regular retail price.

Don't wait until the end of the month to come and get your Item of the Month! We have been know to sell out before the end of the month. We order the same amount of specials each month, and when they are gone. . . they are gone!

Susan also teaches our peg stamp classes from Rubber Stamp Tapestry. Their peg stamps are unique, in that they are one of the only companies that adhere their rubber stamp images to the end of a round peg, similar to a dowel stick. We are the only store in San Antonio that sells Rubber Stamp Tapestry stamps, and they are one of our most popular styles of stamps because of their unique shape and size. Come by and see the beautiful sample cards Susan has made for us using these one of a kind stamps.

We hope to see you soon, and as always, if you have any questions or comments about something you see or hear about on our web site or blog, just come by the store, or give us a call. Our store number is 210-342-6217 and we are open daily, Monday through Saturday, 10:00 am until 6:00 pm. Wednesday's we are here from 10:00 am till 9:00 pm.

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

Metal Effects Clock Class

2009-03-02T23:17:00.006-06:00

Here are the beautiful clocks that emerged from our recent Metal Effects- Clock Class at Stamp Antonio Arts. It was held on Saturday, February 14, 2009, using the Creative Imaginations 12" X 12" blank clock base, and copper metal from Texas Art Supplies, and the creative metal molds from Ten Second Studios.

Four students participated in this class, taught by our own Carol Condos, co-owner of Stamp Antonio Arts. This was a little more advanced class than our previous ones, due to the larger area that was covered by the metal, but each student worked hard embossing and sanding, and then coloring their pieces with Ranger Products' Alcohol Inks.

Careful studying and thought went into each clock face, deciding where each individual element would go.

And then the ink was applied, and the sanding off of extra color began until the pieces looked just right.

After all was said and done, and the clock parts were installed, each student was proud of what they had accomplished! And rightfully so! The pieces were exquisite! Congratulations to the entire class, for a project WELL DONE!

The Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

NEW Arrivals at Stamp Antonio Arts!

2009-02-12T19:54:00.001-06:00

Are you looking for a way to record all of those wonderful memories from the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo? Well now is the time to come by Stamp Antonio and check out the NEW Chipboard Albums we received from The Heart of Texas Studio. This is a Texas based company from up IH35 a ways, and they sell some of the neatest chipboard word albums and shaped albums I have ever seen. When our Sales Rep came by this past week and showed us this line, the "SPURS" word album caught my eye immediately! The possibilities started darting through my mind, and I just knew we had to order some.

Of course, with the Rodeo in full swing, we had to pick up a lot of Texas themed albums, and since we are all pet lovers at the store we had to get the "Woof" and "Meow" albums. If you come by and can't find the theme you are interested in, let us know. . . . .
maybe we can order them for you!

Of course, I picked up my Spurs album, and if you are interested in seeing how I decorated it, stay tuned to the blog, and I will show pictures of it, as soon as I finish.

Well, tomorrow is Valentines Day, and if you are like me, and don't have anything ready to share with your loved ones, be sure to stop by the store. You can always pick up a few stamps and inks, a card or two, and a few pieces of ribbon to make a card. We also have our item of the month heart stamp kit, and with Some Assembly Required, and a few sheets of cardstock, you can make a dimensional heart that can be used on a card, or as a charm on a necklace and earrings.
If you prefer not to assemble it yourself, it would still make a great gift, along with a Gift Certificate to Stamp Antonio Arts for any and all of your Papercrafting needs.

Have a terriffic Valentine's Day, we will be open regular business hours, 10:00 am till 6:00 pm, and will have two classes and a FREE Demo going on. Stop by and see what's new at Stamp Antonio Arts.

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

Have you tried ENCAUSTICS?

2009-02-08T17:39:00.004-06:00

It's back, and in full force! Encaustic Art has been around for ages, and is an ancient form of preserving treasured memories and items in wax. There are many techniques in which dimensional objects and papers are collaged together on various substrates, but when you preserve it with a coating of beeswax, it becomes a true work of Art. It even smells natural and organic, too with a slightly sweet aroma.

For the past few weeks, we have been having several demos and classes introducing Encaustics through art, with artist Michelle Belto. The class numbers must be limited to small numbers, because of the amount of room needed and the air circulation needed when working with the melting wax. Our last class was sold out almost immediately, so Michelle has agreed to hold another class on February 15, 2009 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. If you are interested in learning this ancient technique of preservation in art, be sure to give us a call at the store, 210-342-6217 during regular business hours, Monday through Saturday, to register your space.

We have added a wonderful line of colored pigment wax that is used in Encaustics along with some brushes and other supplies needed. For more information on the classes you can also check the Class Description page on the web site. This is a very interesting art form, I think you will enjoy learning about.

This week before Valentines Day, I wanted to let you know, we still have a nice assortment of Valentine stamps, inks, gift containers, and magazines to let your Valentine know they are special to you. We still have plenty of gift ideas for the children's school gifts along with card ideas and gift certificates for that someone "Special". If you are new to stamping, we also have a beginners class entitled the Basic's of Rubber Stamping 101 this coming Saturday, Valentines Day at 10:30 am.

Wouldn't that make a nice "gift" for someone you know that enjoys arts & crafts? Come on by and see us at Stamp Antonio Arts. We are also celebrating the month of February as "We Love Our Customers" month. With any purchase of $10 or more, you can fill out a registration form for a drawing at the end of the month. Grand Prize will be a big ol' basket of Stampin' Goodies from Stamp Antonio Arts. We hope to see you all soon!

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts.

SWEEEET SHOP AT STAMP ANTONIO ARTS!

2009-01-29T18:31:00.004-06:00

Things are soooo sweeeeet here at Stamp Antonio! We are the only stamp store in San Antonio with the NEW AMuse Sweet Shop Valentine & Love stamps. Last weekend we told you of the classes we were having with the Amuse Demonstrator of our area, Geeta Suggs. Well, they were a big hit, and Geeta taught 5 wonderful classes full of cupcake sweetness and Valentine FUN!

Thank you, Geeta, for helping us kick off this season of Love and Good Wishes with your energetic classes.

Since then, we have received the NEW line of Valentine Mints and Chocolate stamps from Mark Jetton at Deadbeat Designs, up the road in Salado, Texas. We have been making lots of sample cards, and small gift projects from the stamps of these two wonderful stamp companies.

If you are in need of school projects for your child's class, or Valentines Day Cards for friends and family, come on by the store and see all of the samples we have on display. We will be happy to help you pick out something that you and your child can make for this special day.

Our February Class Calendar will be up on the web site in a few days, but I wanted to give you a sneak peek at some of the wonderful classes we will be having in the coming month. I will be having my monthly Flowers So Real Class, this month featuring Roses for Valentines, on Saturday, February 7, 2009 along with a special Valentine Make-N-Take of a Valentine Photo Flasher, and an "Inchies Galore Card Class, rounding out the week before Valentines. On Valentines Day, Saturday, February 14, 2009, we will be offering a Basic Rubber Stamping Class for those who are interested in learning the basics of this fun and creative hobby, along with a class in working with the Metal Effects templates and metals.

This has been just a teaser to get your creative juices flowing, and when our calendar comes out, you can hop on the phone lines and give us a call to sign up for these exciting and inspiring classes.

One of our New AMuse stamps says, "EVERYONE HAS A PRICE- mine is chocolate." And with that, I will close.

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

We Take Classes, Too!

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(left to right): Carol Condos(co-owner of Stamp Antonio), Lynn Lloyd(former owner of Stamp Salado, and current owner of Stamp Shack/Stamp Lauderdale in Florida), and Sandra Shaw(current owner of Stamp Salado).

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We take classes, too! Our own Carol Condos, attended a class Wednesday afternoon in Salado, Tx. at Stamp Salado. Their previous owner, Lynn Lloyd, (in blue) was blowing through Texas on her way to CHA in California and decided to stop and see many of her friends in Salado, TX. including Mark Jetton, owner of Deadbeat Designs Stamps. (photo courtesy of Mark Jetton)

Carol made lots of samples using some of Deadbeats New designs for 2009, and will have them on display at the store for all to see. The New "Texas" themed stamps have been ordered and will arrive soon. There are Valentines, chocolates, bluebonnets, and more. We also have lots to celebrate the Rodeo beginning next week.

So if you have friends coming in for the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, be sure to bring them by Stamp Antonio Arts, so we can show them the wonderful line of TEXAS stamps that Mark makes for us at Deadbeat Designs in Salado, Tx.

Let's Rodeo San Antonio!

NEW Window Design at Stamp Antonio Arts

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It was strongly suggested by my fellow team members that I blog about our new window design, so I am inviting everyone to come by the store and see our design for the months of January and February.

There are so many things happening after the first of the year, New Beginnings, New Dreams, and such, that time is tight and of the essence. This coming weekend is our AMuse Valentine weekend! We are having visitors from all over Texas with Christy's Shoebox Swap on Friday, and Geeta Suggs, AMuse Stamp demonstrator from Austin will be here Saturday for three, YES THREE, exciting classses using the ever so popular AMuse Art Stamps. You can check out the details on the class page on our web site, or stop by the store to check out the samples. AND of course, sign up for all three classes!!!!! We always have so much fun when Geeta is here!

There will also be our monthly Make-N-Take Birthday Flower of the Month going on between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm on Saturday. The flower for the month of January is the Carnation, so stop on by, and try your hand at this wonderful craft using punches and cardstock.

We are also receiving new products everyday, and lots of new magazines, with lots of new ideas.
If you are in need of something artistic to take your mind off our drooping economy, stop by Stamp Antonio, take a class, or check out our new lines of products. Soon your mind will be off of the depressing, and on to better and happier things. We hope to see you soon!

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

INCHIE Swap! NEW at Stamp Antonio Arts

2009-01-10T23:49:00.003-06:00

We have begun an "Inchie Swap" at Stamp Antonio Arts. Inkadinkado stamp company has come out with a line of "inchie" sized acrylic stamps that we received about a week or so ago. Of course, they sold out immediately, so we have had to reorder them. In the meantime, Jane and I have "primed the pump" so to speak, and started a swap among our customers that are consumed by the INCHIE craze!

INCHIES by definition, are a 1" by 1" piece of personal ART! You may use any art technique or product of choice to decorate your little 1" square of ART. The more techniques you use on one Inchie, the more collectable they become. There are many groups around the world making and trading these beauties, similar to Artist Trading Cards (ATC's). We didn't want to be that formal, so we just put out a few handfuls of them in a basket and they took off from there.

To participate in our "SWAP" you must make a few Inchies yourself. Then bring them into Stamp Antonio. If you bring in 5 inchies and place them in our basket, then you may take out 5 in trade. They are NOT for sale, remember you must make some and bring them in to trade.

If you would like more information on how to make INCHIES, or see some that have already been made to get some ideas, just come by Stamp Antonio Arts during regular business hours and we will show you how. Once you try them, you will be hooked! There are no special supplies required, and the only limitations is your own imagination.

INCHIES are just so much fun! Make a handful and come on by today!

See you soon,

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL!

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On your way to your New Year's festivities, remember to party responsibly by designating a driver, and DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!

The team at Stamp Antonio Arts wishes all of our customers, families, and friends a Happy, Healthy, and Safe New Year! 2008 was a wonderful year, full of wonderful new things, and we hope 2009 will bring much MORE! More New merchandise, more New friends, more New ideas, and more New classes.

We have had many customers over the past few months bring us ideas for classes they would like to see at Stamp Antonio Arts. We have taken these suggestions to heart, and are working to make them come true. If you are interested in teaching a class at Stamp Antonio Arts in the New Year, or taking a class in something we don't offer as of yet, please make an appointment to come by and speak to our Class Coordinator, or leave a suggestion in our "comments" box.

The New Year brings excitement of New things to come, so again, on behalf of all of us here at Stamp Antonio Arts, Happy New Year 2009 and we hope to see you real soon!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. . . . AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!

2008-12-26T17:48:00.004-06:00

Well, here it is, the day after Christmas. Most of the excitement is over, and soon the relatives will be leaving. There are packages and papers, and cards of all types laying around, and the fridge is packed with left-overs. It's time to get out of the house, and take a trip to Stamp Antonio Arts for some fun and creativity!

This Saturday, December 27, 2008 we will be opening and closing at regular business hours;
10:00 am until 6:00 pm. We have two wonderful classes scheduled,(you may check the web page for more information, or call the store at 342-6217) and our monthly Flower of the Month Free Make-N-Take. December's Flower of the month is the Narcissus.

If you didn't get what you wanted for Christmas, or you have some of that hard earned Christmas cash left over from the holidays, come on down, I'm sure we will be able to help you find something to spend it on. We still have lots of the New 2009 Hero Arts line of rubber stamps, both wood mounted and clear stamps that came out two weeks ago, with lots of samples of cards and projects to make with them. We also have some of the Hero Arts Catalogs available for only $10.25 each, that have the complete showcase of Hero Arts Stamps along with lots and lots of sample cards in each catalog. Some customers like to have a copy of the catalog on hand, just in case they have "artist's block" when it comes time to make that special card.

We also have a good supply of Metal Effects tools, metals, and templates if you are interested in embossing and metal working, along with a new shipment of punches and books from The Punch Bunch, if you are into the Flowers So Real flowermaking classes. If you have never tried the flowermaking classes using cardstock and paper punches, come by during our Make-N-Take this Saturday and try your hand at it. The Make-N-Take is free of charge, and you just may discover a new paper craft that expresses a hidden talent.

We want to take the opportunity to thank all of our customers for their business in 2008, and wish you all a Happy, Healthy and Creative 2009.

Mindy, and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

Hero Arts Weekend . . . . Coming in 2 Days!

2008-12-11T21:21:00.007-06:00

I hope you are all enjoying the Tim Holtz 12 Tags of Christmas, that are linked to this blog. He has been using so many decorating "recipes" on the tags, that those of us who are trying to keep up with the tags, keep falling behind with all the new techniques. I hope we will have time after the first of the year to try some of the "New Recipes" and share them with all of you in our classes!

I also wanted to mention our "Big Hero Arts Weekend Open House" coming this weekend, December 13, 2008! The release of the 2009 New Hero Arts stamps, along with a card Make-N-Take using some of the new stamps, and a class of Simply Stamped Cards celebrating both Christmas and year round holidays will all occur on Saturday during regular store hours. You can check the web site: http://www.stampantonio.com/ for the times of the make-n-take and the class information, or call us at 210-342-6217. There will also be light refreshments to enjoy, so put on your shopping gear, and come on down to Stamp Antonio Arts and join us in celebrating the release of the New Hero Arts line. (p.s. A little birdie told me that the new releases are AWESOME!)

We have been receiving so many new products over the last few weeks, the newest of which are the products pictured above in this blog; the Dreamweaver Metal Stencils (top), and the New Embossing Pastes (below) to use with them. Carrie Avery did a very informative demonstration last weekend with these products, and if you missed it, be sure to see the samples she did while in the store this Saturday. If you have been procrastinating like I have, and haven't gotten your cards out yet, this might be a good technique to try this weekend! You can get a lot of cards done quickly, let them dry, and then pop them into the mail.

Hope to see you all soon, and Spread some Holiday Cheer this Year!

Mindy, and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of Christmas

2008-12-03T00:07:00.006-06:00

Happy Holidays, Everyone! Things are really "poppin" around Stamp Antonio Arts! The December Class Calendar is up on the Web Site, ready for you all to start signing up for classes. There are some really nice projects in the classes this month. We have also been getting NEW and exciting merchandise in everyday, in fact the UPS man is already making faces when he has to haul in all of the boxes! We are getting all of the new stuff out as quickly as possible, and I will try to have some photos of the new products up on the blog by Thursday.

I also wanted to bring to your attention, Tim Holtz has started his daily 12 Tags of Christmas, step-by-step demos on his blog. You can get there Q-U-I-C-K-L-Y, by clicking on the link on the right side of this page. When I set the link, it previewed "Tim Holtz's blog." But when it came up on this page, it just says "T" with a little box around it! Just click to the right of that "T", and it will take you right to his blog, and the beautiful tags he is creating this year. The first two are AWESOME! And, of course, we have all the supplies he uses here at the store!

Have fun creating something wonderful, until next time. . . . . . . . ho, ho, ho!

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

2008-11-27T22:37:00.004-06:00

While we were talking about Metal Effects, I also wanted to show you this framed mirror that one of our customers brought into the store, and had Carol help her measure for and make, for her home. She was so very proud of it, and it came out so spectacular, that we had to take a picture of it. Of course then, all we were getting was flashback from the camera or pictures of ourselves.

When I saw how wonderful the picture came out, and that we finally got one without the flash or ourselves in, it made me think of how grateful and thankful I was, to be working in a business that I love, that keeps me mentally stimulated as far as my Art goes, and lets me congregate daily with other artists at the store that come in to create or just relax from their stressful situations.

At least once a day, someone comes into the store saying that "they just had to get away from some situation" and thought they would come by Stamp Antonio Arts, because they can feel creative, just by walking through the store and seeing what others have done to relax and CREATE!

Sometimes, Carol takes them aside, and lets them take out their frustrations on a piece of metal, or shows them a new technique in card stamping, or embossing. When you see that light come on in their eyes, you can tell the stress is gone, and they have forgotten their problems, if only for a little while. It's that one-on-one caring and compassion that a little bit of ART can do, that makes me thankful for being able to work alongside the wonderful team I do, here at Stamp Antonio Arts. We are blessed to have wonderful customers and friends like you, and hope you all have had a terrific Thanksgiving, and are looking forward to a sensational Christmas and Happy New Year.

We will be closed on Friday, November 28,2008 but will reopen Saturday, November 29 at 10:00 am with two awesome classes and a Christmas idea demo at 1:00 pm. Come on by, we can't wait to see you!

Mindy, and the Stamp Antonio Arts Team

Metal Effects Class with Carol

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We had a wonderful class last Saturday,

Metal Effects with Carol Condos ! (one of our owners)

Carol had five students that made these beautiful etched metal mugs for themselves or Christmas presents this year.They had a good time with all of the different colored metals, and all of the different styles of texture plates that Carol has in her stash to use. Several even did some freehand work on their metals, before they placed them in the protective tumblers.

If you think you may be interested in making something like this, be sure and come by Stamp Antonio Arts anytime on Monday's, Wednesday's or Friday's. That is usually when Carol works, and is available to speak with you and answer any questions you may have concerning working with the metal. She has many samples of the metal work on lots of different projects, and is happy to talk with anyone interested.

New Pictures for the Blog!

2008-11-10T20:50:00.006-06:00

I wanted to mention about the awesome class this coming weekend, November 15th, with Liz Allen, using the Cuttlebug Die Cut machine and Embosser. It has been awhile since Liz has been to Stamp Antonio to teach a class, but I know there is a bunch of her "Class Groupies" out there that love to take her classes. Since she has moved to Dallas with her new job, she doesn't have as much free time to teach, but is looking forward to coming down this weekend to be with us, and help us learn how to use our Cuttlebug machines to make wonderful greeting cards and tags for the holidays. You may find out more information by checking our website; www.stampantonio.com, or calling the store at 210-342-6217 to reserve your space in Liz's class. Come join us in welcoming Liz back to Stamp Antonio Arts.

Here is the picture of the NEW Distress Stickles display that came in last week. Of course it is not as full as it was in this picture, but I have sent in a re-order on several colors that we are out of already. The new Suze Weinberg Glitz Stickles are across the top row of the rack. She came out with 6 new color combinations, and the rest of the rack is filled with the Tim Holtz colors. They are very pretty and have been selling like crazy.

Here's a picture of our Store Greeter and Watchdog, Duncan, in his Dragon costume for Halloween. Duncan has so much fun being with us several days a week, and he loves coming to Stamp Antonio where he gets lots of ear scratching and plenty of petting from our customers.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Veteran's Day on Tuesday, if you are off work, come on by the store. We will be here our regular Tuesday hours, from 10:00 am till 6:00 pm.

Until we see you again, Happy Stamping!

Mindy, and The team at Stamp Antonio Arts

THE NEW STICKLES ARE HERE!

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THE NEW STICKLES ARE HERE! THE NEW STICKLES ARE HERE! THE NEW STICKLES ARE HERE!

OK, now that I've gotten that out of my system, I will mention it calmly. The New Distress Stickles from Tim Holtz and Ranger Co. and the New Glitz Stickles from Suze Weinberg and Ranger Co. are now at Stamp Antonio Arts! Tim has 12 colors, that match his colors of other Distress products such as the Distress Inks and Distress Crackle paints.

Suze's Glitz colors are a multi colored blend of glitters that comes in 6 different colors. Her's are very twinkly and glittery, where Tim's are more vintage and chunky.

Be sure to drop by the store and check out the new colors. . . . . . . you will have to have them all, like me. I couldn't decide on just a few. . . . .

Mindy, and The Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

NEW Idea-ology merchandise from Tim Holtz

2008-10-30T23:11:00.002-05:00

(Sorry about the FLASH!)

We have finally received some of the New Idea-0logy merchandise from Tim Holtz and Ranger.

We received the new Grungeboard assortments of Nature and Seasonal, along with the Grungeboard books, both 6 X 6 and 5 X 7. We also got the Fragments Charms, Keyholes, Snaps, and Jump Rings in the embelishments.

We also received some of Tim's Mask's, that he has a demo video of on his blog. You may click on the link to the right of this column, under My Favorite Blogs, and it will take you to his blog. If you click on his October 2008 postings, about half way down the page, he has his Mask technique video, along with pictures of the new Distress Stickles.

We did not receive the Stickles in this shipment, but according to UPS (the big Brown truck guys) the new display is "on its way!" Tim's Blog gives lots of information on how his New Distress Stickles are different from our regular "favorite" ones. Be sure to check his blog for more wonderful videos and information on the new product line.

Don't forget to come by on Saturday for Carol's demo between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. She will be showing some Metal Effects techniques that you won't want to miss.
* NOTE* Several customers have come in looking for the New issue of Cloth, Paper, Scissors, and we did receive it also today.

Hope to see you soon,
HAPPY HALLOWEEN from the Team at Stamp Antonio

Pumpkin Time!

2008-10-27T20:08:00.004-05:00

It's Pumpkin Time at Stamp Antonio Arts! Zoe has picked out a pumpkin from the patch, and has brought it to the store, for a contest that is worth "it's weight in GOLD!"

All you have to do is come by the store, check out the pumpkin, and guess it's weight! On Halloween evening, we will weigh the pumpkin, and the person who has guessed it's weight to the nearest pound, without going over, will win the opportunity to take one of nationally known artist, Zana Clark's upcoming classes for FREE!

Zana will be at Stamp Antonio giving classes, Saturday and Sunday, November 8th and 9th.

For a list of her classes, check our website http://www.stampantonio.com/.

We have all of her samples on display, so when you come in to check out the pumpkin and guess it's weight, you can also decide which class you want to take for FREE when you WIN!

Hurry on down, the contest ends at closing time on Halloween!

The Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

NEW Magazines from Somerset Studios Are Here!

2008-10-23T16:17:00.000-05:00

The NEW magazines from Somerset Studios have arrived! There are a limited number of these publications available, so come in soon to get your copy! The Premiere issue of "Where Women Create" has arrived, and looks really nice. I had a few moments yesterday to sit down and look through a copy, but personally I enjoyed the Cloth Paper Scissors version, called "Studio" more. It seemed to give a better description of their spaces from the artists' themselves, and why they chose to use the different storage elements they used. The pictures in the Somerset version are very nice, but seemed too staged and didn't look like anyone ever used the spaces. I guess if you are looking for ideas on how to decorate your studio space, then it has accomplished what it set out to do.

I also want to take this opportunity to thank Geeta Suggs, representing AMuse, for the wonderful classes she conducted at Stamp Antonio this past Saturday, October 18, 2008. She is a very gifted and talented instructor who taught us all about the use of Copic Markers, (which we now carry) and helped the class students in making the cutest Halloween Cards and elegant Holiday Cards using the New AMuse rubber stamps. In the next few days, I will be showing on the blog some of these awesome cards, so you too can make your holidays sparkle and shine with lovely cards.

Until then, have a wonderful day.
Mindy, and The Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

2008-10-13T11:26:00.003-05:00

It is already the middle of October, and 2008 is scurrying to a close. Before we know it Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here and gone. Now is the time to be preparing for the holidays. Seriously! Once they start, it's all downhill from there. No time for crafting and very little time for stamping, except for those last minute cards and gifts.

To help with your holiday preparation, we have received lots of new products and stamps, and still have classes scheduled where you can learn a new technique or two to use in your holiday decorations. Please check our class calendar and Demo schedule for our upcoming events at Stamp Antonio Arts.

This morning we received the latest issue of Cards magazine from Northlight Publishing, and their special fall issue of Digital Scrapbooking. Although I don't do much scrapbooking, as such, this looks like a very interesting issue if you are into the digital aspect of scrapbooking.

Well, that's about all for now. Have a wonderful Columbus Day, and come by the store if you can. We are open Columbus Day from 10 am- 6 pm. Hope to see you soon!

The team at Stamp Antonio.

Rainbow of Colors

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Top Shelf: Glimmer Mist's by Tattered Angels
Second Shelf: Glitz Spritz and Moon Shadow Mist's by Lyndy's Stamp Gang
Third Shelf: Fun Flock by Stampendous
Fourth Shelf: Twinkling H2O's by LuminArte

COLORS, COLORS, and more COLORS!

This is our "Rainbow of Color" wall at Stamp Antonio Arts. In the previous listing I told you about the different types of spray colors that you can spritz on your paper to add color to your work. We also have flocking and glitters that can be added with glues on top of the colors. Then there are the twinkling H2O's, which are watercolors that you paint on with water and a paintbrush. Twinkling H2O's come in solid form in a little pot with a lid, and you add just a bit of water to moisten them. Then you paint them on your papers with a brush, or you can paint them directly on a rubber stamp, and allow them to dry. With this technique, you can get many beautiful colored stampings on glossy card stock with just one paint application. For more information on this technique, or to see it demonstrated, come by Stamp Antonio Arts. We will be happy to show you how it's done.

Mindy and The Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

Autumn at Stamp Antonio

2008-09-25T22:10:00.000-05:00

This is the view I caught in my lens outside Stamp Antonio one evening this week. The beautiful pinks and lavendars were so beautiful, I just couldn't pass up taking a picture of the fall sky... The temperatures are starting to cool a bit, and if you are like me, I become more creative when I can get outside and get some fresh air.

Not only are there beautiful sunsets to inspire you, there are also new products and classes happening, that will inspire also. We have started stocking up for the holidays and have received shipments of Lydny's Stamp Gang Spritzers, both the Moon Shadow Mists and the Glitz Spritz. For those who are unfamiliar with these products, they are a colored glitz pigment mixed with walnut ink in the Moon Shadow Mists, and the Glitz Spritz is just the glitzy pigments mixed with a binder in a spray bottle in many, many awesome colors that you just mix with tap water and spray on your papers until your hearts content. They may be added to stamped works, patterned scrapbook papers, handmade papers, shipping tags and any type of papers you might be using in your projects. The glitz and glimmer they add are like nothing you have ever seen before.

We have also started receiving some Christmas papers and do-dads that you can add to greeting cards and gifts. More details and pictures of those to follow, soon. Many orders have been placed this week, preparing for Geeta's card classes and Copic marker classes scheduled for October, and I am putting the finishing touches on the Poinsettia and Pine Cone Wreath in the Flowers So Real. . . . classes scheduled for October. There are also more Calligraphy classes, demos, and Make-N-Takes coming up in October also, so be sure to check the class calendar on the web site, www.stampantonio.com, to get a sneak peek and what is coming up and what classes you want to sign up for.

So, until next time, enjoy the cool mornings and evenings, and keep on crafting!

Mindy, and the Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

The Punch Bunch Flower Punches have arrived!

2008-09-11T22:09:00.001-05:00

The Flower Punches for this month's Flowers So Real Classes have arrived! There is a change in the flowers advertised for the September classes, due to punches not being available at this time. The flowers we will make in this month's classes will be the Zinnia, and the Sunflower. If you haven't had the opportunity to join us in this exciting series of classes where each month we will be making two or more different types of flowers, you may sign up today by calling us at the store, 210-342-6217, or coming by to sign up in person. Mindy is having such a wonderful time teaching these classes, of making a beautiful Flower So Real. . . . . . out of typical cardstock, that you can hardly tell if it is real or not. We have a weekday class, and a weekend class scheduled for this month, and have the dates available on our class calendar on our web site.

Mindy is also starting a "Flower of the Month" program, where you can come in during her Make-N-Take, and try a sample flower to see if it is something you might enjoy working with. Her first "Flower of the Month" make-N-take is this coming Saturday, September 13, 2008 between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. There are only 6 seats available per seating, and we hope to have at least 4 seatings during the 2 hour period. So please be patient if all seats are taken when you arrive. We will try to hurry the sessions along.

The "Flower of the Month" for September is the Purple Aster.

The Team at Stamp Antonio Arts

Classes with Fred Mullett

2008-09-11T21:39:00.000-05:00

Stamp Antonio Arts wishes to thank Fred Mullett for the superb classes he held at our store, during his recent teaching tour! His classes were well received, and a good time was had by all. We hope Fred will consider teaching again at Stamp Antonio, the next time his teaching tour brings him through Texas.

We also wish to thank all the students that signed up for his classes, the two days he was here with us. We hope you all took wonderful ideas home with you, and will share them with us in the upcoming weeks, either by email through this blog or dropping by the store.

Restock of Glimmer Mist

2008-09-06T00:25:00.002-05:00

We just got in our restock of the Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angel. These are the liquid glimmer/glitter that you can spritz on to patterned paper, shipping tags, gift cards and the like to give them just a hint of twinkle..

They come in such beautiful colors, it's hard to decide which colors you need to buy.

Come by the store and check out the selection of colors we received, and also the new colors of

LuminArte Twinkling H2O watercolors that came in today.

This weekend is our classes with nationally known artist, Fred Mullett. If you were lucky enough to sign up early and get into one of his classes, congratulations!

If not, we do have some of his stamps and products available for sale that you may want to come by and check out!

We will also be having a demonstration of the new "Get Rollin" stamp roller by ClearSnap between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm Saturday. If you have seen this New Item in the magazines, and can't figure out how to use it, be sure to stop by and try one out for yourself.

Until we see you again, Keep on Stampin'.

Mindy and the Team at Stamp Antonio

New Mounted/Unmounted Invoke Stamps

2008-08-30T23:31:00.005-05:00

Our New images from Invoke Stamps have arrived! Some of them are mounted on the wood blocks, and some are unmounted so you may mount them yourself on the cling foam or other format of your choice.

I arranged them so nicely, to take a picture, and while I was doing so, sold several out from under my nose. I have been asked to announce and take pictures showing when new products and stamps arrive in the store, but lately by the time I get them published, they have sold out and are gone from the shelves. I will try very hard to keep up with the flow of merchandise that arrives daily, just for you. . . . . our loyal customers!

Just don't get mad at me, when you stop in and the New stuff is already gone!

Just a Reminder: Stamp Antonio will be closed Monday, September 1, 2008 in observance of Labor Day. We will re-open Tuesday at 10:00 am for business as usual.

Also, the new class schedule and descriptions should be up on the web page by September 1. So be sure and check them out there to see all of the new and exciting classes we have to offer for the month of September. Be sure to sign up early for any classes you might be interested in. Many folks have been waiting until the day before the class to call, and sometimes the class is already filled, or has been cancelled by the instructor. Many classes have a minimum that must be met, before the instructor will teach the class, and the instructors need time to prepare class kits, so time is of the essence. For those who sign up early for classes, and sometimes need a gentle reminder, we will begin calling the day before the class to remind you of the class time and any additional supplies you will need to bring to your class.

Thank you in advance for helping us make your classroom experience a little smoother and nicer, and until we meet again, Keep on Stampin'!

Mindy, and the Stamp Antonio Arts Team

New Magazines

2008-08-30T23:14:00.001-05:00

All of the new issues of your favorite Paper Arts Magazines have now arrived at Stamp Antonio Arts. Cloth, Paper, Scissors, Somerset Studios, Somerset Holidays and Celebrations, and many more are in and selling quickly. Even the September issue of the "Cards" booklet and the Hoiday issue of the North Light Publications have arrived , and are really moving.

Everyone is starting to get ideas on Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas projects, and the magazines are furnishing them with ideas galore.

Come and get your today, before they are all gone! Hope to see you soon.

Just a reminder;

Stamp Antonio Arts will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2008 in observance of Labor Day.
We will re-open at 10:00 am on Tuesday for business as usual.

What Has Happened to the Blog?

2008-08-22T20:19:00.005-05:00

I know, I know, "What has happened to the blog?" It's what I hear everyday. Well, with vacation, and school starting again, and classes around every corner, it has been hard for me to keep up with everything that is happening.

New merchandise has been arriving on a regular basis, along with a few stamps, but our classes and class schedule have been drawing the most attention. We have three NEW instructors that have joined our ranks, and brought a whole new boost to our Paper Arts business.
-Linda Lahr has been teaching jewelry classes using stamps and paper to make beautiful beads that are then strung into awesome jewelry.
-Rita Abrego has been teaching us how to use the Heat and Mold pads and Stamp Carving Blocks to create our own design stamps to use on paper and fabrics.
-Joan Schmitz will begin teaching Calligraphy classes at Stamp Antonio on the last Monday of each month. All levels of calligraphers are welcome.

For more information on any of these instructors or their classes, or to reserve a space, please call us at 210-342-6217.

We also have nationally known artist, Fred Mullett, teaching classes the first weekend in September. Although most of his scheduled classes are already full, he may be persuaded to work in another class if there is enough interest. Please call us at the above number, if you are still interested in taking one of his classes, and we will see what we can do to make it happen.

We are also tossing around an idea of a "lunch bunch work hour" during the day, when the kids get back in school. This would be a time during the week, for busy Mom's or Dad's to sit down and "CREATE" something without the kids bothering you. Sometimes you just need " a little ME time," so why not create a card or piece of art that will help you relax and de-stress. Remember, "crafting is cheaper and more fun than therapy!" Let us know what you think about this idea the next time you are in the store, or any other fun ideas for classes you may have.

So until next time, (and hopefully it won't be another month) Keep Crafting!
We hope to see you soon at the store!

Mindy, and the Stamp Antonio Arts Team

Stamp Antonio Arts welcomes Barbara Jackson!

2008-07-22T22:34:00.005-05:00

Barbara Jackson, a nationally known artist and demonstrator of Golden Products, held an all day class and seminar at Stamp Antonio Arts on Sunday, July 20, 2008. She had been for a visit and to demo some of the new Golden Product line, earlier in the summer. We had such a wonderful turn out, and several of our customers asked if she could come back and give additional classes.

Barbara worked us into her busy schedule, and returned to give a hands on, (or hands in) seminar on the Acrylic Gels line. She will be returning in August for a class in Digital design using Golden Products and your computer, so check our calendar on the website, www.stampantonio.com for more information concerning the class and when it will be held.

Sign up in advance is crucial, so that preparations can be made to get the equiptment and supplies here that we need for each student. So sign up as soon as possible, so you don't miss out on this informative and creative class.

We are also taking reservations for the classes in September featuring Fred Mullett. It has been several years since Fred has been on the road teaching classes down here in Texas. His classes have been filling at his every stop down IH35, and our classes are just about filled. We still have a few openings, so be sure to reserve your spot today for these one of a kind classes. You will be glad you did!

July Artist-in-Residence

2008-07-22T22:29:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone. Here are a few photos from our Artist in Residence get-together at Stamp Antonio Arts. This is our second such occasion, and we had such a wonderful turn-out, and everyone seemed to have a good time. If you are not familiar with our Artist in Residence program, it is where some of our wonderfully talented instructors come together to work on their own projects, while you, the customer walks through the store shopping, asking questions, and sometimes signing up for future classes. You get a sneak peek at what our instructors work on in their spare time, and maybe get new ideas on how you can use products you already have at home in a new project. Plus, it is a great time to meet other artists in our community, and share ideas and thoughts with them.

We also had some of our future Artists in Residence showing off their skills on papercraft projects that they enjoy doing. Artists of all ages loved to participate, and with refreshments and live entertainment, a good time was had by all.

Look on our class calendar for the next Artist in Residence coming soon. You will be glad you did!

AMuse-A-Palooza 2008

2008-07-15T14:11:00.004-05:00

CONGRATULATIONS to Helen Richards, our Grand Prize winner in the AMuse-a-palooza 2008 festivities at Stamp Antonio Arts. Helen (l) is shown here with co-owner, Carol Condos, Monday when claiming her prize; an AMuse tote bag filled with lots of AMuse product!

We want to thank all of our wonderful customers and fans of AMuse stamps, for helping us celebrate AMuse-a-palooza 2008, and thank Geeta Suggs, one of the wonderfully talented AMuse certified instructors, for taking the time to come visit and teach classes at our store.

We would also like to thank the other sponsers of AMuse-a-palooza for the products they furnished for our other contest winners during this week of FUN!
Scor-Pal: winner, Joan Cornell
Copic marker caddy: winner, Christina Reyna
Color Box goodies: winner, Julie Wright

If you missed coming by the store this past week to celebrate AMuse-A-Palooza with us, you can still come by and see the wonderful cards that were made during the week. We still have some of the new stamps that were released, and have already re-ordered the ones we sold out of. So you can still start your Christmas stamping today, by just coming by Stamp Antonio Arts for all your stamping and cardmaking supplies.

Just as a reminder, we will be having our Artists-in-Residence demos this Saturday, July 19, 2008. Between the hours of 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm our class instructors will be situated at tables around the store, working on projects where you can stop and ask questions, sign up for upcoming classes, or just stand and watch for awhile. We will also serve refreshments, have live music to enjoy while shopping, and a Lemonade Stand manned by two of our up and coming young artists-in-residence. So come on by, and join us in celebrating Summer vacation, and pick up some new ideas and products to try during the H O T, Hot, days of Summer!

Pictures from the A Muse Weekend with Geeta

2008-06-25T14:17:00.004-05:00

Here are the pictures from Saturday's A Muse classes with Geeta Suggs. As you can see our class room was full, and we hope everyone enjoyed their cardmaking time at Stamp Antonio!

Now is the time to start signing up for the AMuseapalooza festivities that will be held here at the store. Geeta's class, "Glimmer, Twinkle, and Shine, will be held on July 9, 2008, a Wednesday evening, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. There will also be a free Make-N-Take the same day from 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm. (no reservations required for the make-n-take)

For more information, you may call us at 210-342-6217.

Wonderful A Muse Weekend!

2008-06-23T22:25:00.003-05:00

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Geeta Suggs for her wonderful classes held Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Stamp Antonio Arts. We had such an amazing turnout, and all left with bags and pockets full of beautiful cards, thanks to Geeta and A Muse! These were our first classes in our newly remodelled classroom, and we were glad that the remodel allowed our students plenty of room to work on their cards. (I have photos of this past weekend's classes to post, and will do so as soon as possible.)

Geeta will be returning to Stamp Antonio Arts on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 to help us celebrate AMuseapalooza! with a Make-N-Take from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and then a class using the never-seen-before A Muse Holiday Stamps from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. AMuseapalooza is a fun-filled event, and if you like rubber stamping, you need to make plans to come by and join us! There will be many exciting things going on during AMuseapalooza, so be sure and watch this blog, and our web site for announcements of the upcoming events and classes.

Until next time,
Keep on Stamping!

The Classroom Make Over is Complete!

2008-06-18T16:47:00.003-05:00

The Make Over is complete, and our classroom looks beautiful. There is so much more room once we got everything up off of the floor. If you haven't had a chance to come by the store and see it, please do! We can't wait to show it off, and have more classes in it.

This coming weekend, Geeta Suggs, the A Muse stamp demonstrator for our area, will be here with three card classes scheduled on Saturday, June 21, 2008. There are still openings in the classes, so please call us to sign up as soon as possible at 210-342-6217 if you are interested.

I want to take this opportunity to thank Erin, Carol, and Amy for all their hard work remodelling the classroom. They spent many long hard hours painting and re-organizing, and making our classroom area a more inspiring and creative place to work.

The Make-Over is Progressing!

2008-06-12T10:46:00.003-05:00

Thursday Morning,

The makeover is progressing, the walls are painted and the fixtures are going up.

Well, back to work organizing, More Later!

The Classroom Makeover is Underway!

2008-06-10T22:17:00.004-05:00

The merchandise has been packed in boxes, the empty displays have been taken down, the walls have been primed and basecoated. "The Classroom Makeover is Underway!

We have been talking about remodelling our classroom area for sometime now, and it is finally underway. The store is still open for business, and we haven't destroyed anything out front, yet! The store is still pleasantly shopable, but all workshops, Artist's Night Out, and classes for the week have been cancelled while we work on renovating the classroom and stockroom area.

Hopefully we will have it all put back together by this coming weekend, but it is taking a little longer than expected.

We are trying to lighten the ambience of the room and make it a pleasant place where creativity will flow freely. By rearranging and reorganizing the materials back there, we should be able to accomodate more classroom students, especially since we are scheduling more nationally known Artists to teach classes and workshops in the coming months.

Stay tuned to the blog for more updated photos on the classroom makeover, we will let you know when it is done, and ready for your inspection.

One Year Anniversary at Stamp Antonio Arts!

2008-05-18T22:27:00.000-05:00

We want to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone that participated in our Artist-in Residence Celebration on May 10, 2008 at Stamp Antonio Arts. We were celebrating our One Year Anniversary since Amy and Carol purchased Stamp Antonio Arts back in 2007, and we had a wonderful day of music, refreshments, stamping, punching, and cardmaking.

Susan Casto, below, demonstrated card making using the Rubber Stamp Tapestry line of peg type rubber stamps. Stamp Antonio is the only store in San Antonio that carries this very popular line of rubber stamps, and if you have never seen them used before, be sure to come by our store and check them out. They have become very popular of late, because they can be tucked into your tote bag or scrapbook bag, and don't take up much room. They can really make a difference on your card or scrapbook page. Susan also teaches classes at our store in a watercolor technique using the Art Impressions line of landscape type stamps. She usually has a class or make-n-take scheduled for each month on our class calendar, so to see more samples of her work, check our class schedule on our website: www.stampantonio.com.

We also had a tremendous turnout for the Golden Products demonstration with Barbara Jackson. She covered so many products, and was so informative, that many requested that she do some workshops or classes in the future. We have talked with her about this, and she has sent us information concerning workshops she does. If you are interested in participating and learning more about Golden Products, give us a call at 210-342-6217, and leave your name and contact information, and as soon as dates and times are finalized we will send you information concerning her workshops.

There are so many more exciting and interesting events coming up in the next few months at Stamp Antonio Arts, you need to stay in touch with our web site and this blog. You never know when something that you have always wanted to learn more about will be addressed on this site. Stay tuned in for more information!

Fun Times at Stamp Antonio Arts...

2008-05-06T15:39:00.009-05:00

There is so much going on here at Stamp Antonio Arts that we had to share with you all...

This coming Saturday, May 10, marks the one year anniversary of Amy and Carol owning the store. To celebrate this exciting event and thank our customers for their support, we are planning a whole day of fun!!!

We will be having Artist-in-Residence, which is where our instructors will be working on their own projects, using their favorite techniques. This is a great chance to watch these talented women "do their thing!" Don't miss this opportunity to ask questions, learn something new, or even just get some inspiration. This will be going on through out the store from 10am to 1:30pm and again from 3:30pm to 6pm.

From 1:30pm to 3:30pm we will be welcoming artist, Barbara Jackson, who will be giving a demonstration of Golden paints and mediums. Barbara is a talented artist who will make anyone confident in using these mediums. The fee for the demo is $5, and you will receive a sample pack of paints and mediums and a information pack on the products. There is limited seats still available, so please sign up soon!

Be sure to check out this information and much more at www.stampantonio.com

New at Stamp Antonio Arts...
We just got in our new shipment of Stampington & Co. magazines!
We also got in some brand new images from Hero Arts! These little sets are so cute, they are going to FLY off the shelves!

There is lots more coming in the very near future, including events like A*Muse*A*Palooza 2008 and even new products such as Copic markers!
Be sure to check back with us for updates and we'll continue sending out emails to you.

If you are not yet on our email list, please be sure to sign up at www.stampantonio.com!

Spring has Sprung!

2008-04-26T10:28:00.003-05:00

Hello Everyone!
Well, Fiesta has just about come to a close and Spring is blowing in with a blast! National Scrapbook Day is next week, Saturday May 3, 2008 and things are really "springing-up" here at Stamp Antonio Arts. We are celebrating National Scrapbook Day with a class in the morning, and make-n-takes in the afternoon.
In the class titled: "Spring has Sprung" students will be making a dimensional scrapbook page, that can be inserted into a scrapbook or is sturdy enough to be a "free-standing" Art object. It is an interactive page that is so much fun to make, that you will want to make one to display your
"Special Spring Photos!" Whether you decorate it with photos of your children at Easter, photos of the beautiful Texas wildflowers, or photos of your favorite pet, this will be a page you will treasure forever.
We still have openings available for this class, for more information or to sign-up for this class call us at 342-6217. We will love to have you join us on this special day devoted to one of our favorite crafts. . . . . .scrapbooking!
Hope to see you on Saturday!
Mindy and the Girls at Stamp Antonio

Busy Week at Stamp Antonio Arts!

2008-03-30T18:29:00.002-05:00

It has been a very busy week at Stamp Antonio Arts. We were preparing for our visit with our Guest Artist, Zana Clark, tidying up the place and making room for her trunk show of stamps.
Along with lots of new merchandise, and all of the April 1 releases of the magazines, we received good news of more Guest Artists to come in the next few months.
Stay tuned to this blog for pictures from our visit, and classes with Zana Clark. A wonderful time was had by all, and we want to take this opportunity to thank Zana for all of her hard work and time spent with us this weekend. We hope she will be able to come again, and share with us her wonderful techniques on making these beautiful and colorful art pieces.

Classes with Guest Artist Zana Clark. . . . . .

2008-03-21T14:54:00.002-05:00

The Geisha Card Class, originally scheduled for Friday, March 29, 2008 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm has been cancelled, and a different class "Botanical Beauties" has been substituted. To see the beautiful samples of this class, stop by the store this week, or you can check them out at our web page; www.stampantonio.com under classes. There are also new photos there, so you can see the samples of these "beauties!" Classes are next weekend, so hurry in this week or give us a call to reserve your space in these exciting classes.
We are so pleased to have Zana here at Stamp Antonio Arts, giving classes and sharing her expertise and knowledge in the products that she uses. This is her first time teaching at Stamp Antonio, and we hope to make a good impression so she will return in the future and share more of her talent with us!
We also want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Easter this weekend, and hope the weather where you are is as wonderful and spring-like as it is here.

Until next time, Keep on Crafting!!!!!!!!
The owners and staff at Stamp Antonio Arts

Classes with Guest Artist Zana Clark

2008-03-16T21:47:00.000-05:00

The last class Guest Artist Zana Clark will be teaching, is the "Zia Sphere". The main subject in this piece is a 51/2" circle image stamped, and then decorated around it with other of Zana's stamps. According to the class description, there are several different circle stamps to choose from, each depicting a different theme. The two samples she sent to the store, used the water lily (above), and the leaf pattern.(check class schedule on Stamp Antonio's web site for picture of the leaf pattern)
From what I have seen on the samples she sent, I may have to take out a small loan, to afford all of the awesome stamps we hope she is bringing to the classes. Each stamp is so detailed and so beautiful, "I just have to have them ALL!"
Again, if you are interested in signing up for any of Zana's classes, you must call Stamp Antonio Arts at 210-342-6217 daily between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm to pre-pay and reserve your space in one of her fabulous classes. I'm positive that a good time will be had by all, and you will come away from her classes with several fun new techniques that you will be able to use in your OWN Art projects!

Classes with Guest Artist Zana Clark

2008-03-16T21:28:00.000-05:00

This is the last installment on my review of classes to be held at Stamp Antonio Arts,
by Guest Artist Zana Clark. These last two classes will be held on Sunday, March 30,2008.
The Un-Quilt, shown above, is a very beautiful piece that will be a lot of fun creating and
assembling. The two samples she sent to the store are so amazingly beautiful, and contain so
many images that are stamped, painted, embossed and collaged with fibers, that it will be
awesome to see how it is all put together.
This seems to be the most popular class, so far as the sign-ups go, that if you think you might
be the least bit interested in taking this class, I would call the store and sign up NOW! It is filling
up fast!

Saturday Classes with Zana Clark

2008-03-10T23:57:00.000-05:00

This is my second installment in reviewing the classes coming up the last weekend in March at Stamp Antonio Arts, with our visiting artist, Zana Clark.

Nature Chops Panel

The first class on Saturday morning will be this beautiful Nature Chops Panel. This panel is made up of several layers that will each be decorated using Zana's unique products and stamps and then combined together to create an exquisite work that can be enjoyed as is, or framed to your liking. This panel has so much intense color and texture that I could not capture in this photo. You should come in to the store to see it in person.

If you would like to create a work like this, be sure to call Stamp Antonio at 342-6217 at your earliest convenience, and sign up for this one-of-a-kind class.
You will be so glad that you did!

Saturday Classes with Zana Clark

2008-03-10T23:29:00.000-05:00

This is the next installment in my recap of classes offered the last weekend in March, at Stamp Antonio Arts, to be taught by our visiting artist, Zana Clark.

Luna Quilt

Saturday afternoon's class is this Luna Quilt. It looks like a Nine Patch Quilt, but is actually nine individual rectangles that can also be used for card fronts. They are created individually on fabric and then placed together to make a pleasing design, suitable for framing if you desire.

There are still openings for this wonderful class, so if you love butterflies like I do, call us today to sign up for this colorful wall accent.

Zana Clark Classes

2008-03-07T22:36:00.000-06:00

Hello everyone!
For the next few blogs, I am going to be recaping the upcoming classes from our visiting Guest Artist, Zana Clark. She will be visiting us the last weekend in March 2008. Her Friday evening class is the Geisha Card Set. You will be making 4 cards, and each card measures 51/2"X 81/2". These beautiful cards would look wonderful framed, or a special gift of Art to a cherished friend. There are still openings in this class, so if you are interested in making a set for a friend or yourself, please give us a call at 210-342-6217 and reserve a spot. This class will be March 28, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm.

This is also a reminder that March is National Craft Month! We have lots of New and Exciting classes on our schedule for the month, you may come by the store to see the samples in person, or check our website at www.stampantonio.com to see the photos of them and read the descriptions. Sign up today, and try a New Craft during National Craft Month!

Just A Few Brush Strokes. . . . . . . .

2008-03-02T23:29:00.000-06:00

Just a few brush strokes, a little watercolor and ink . . . . . . . . . and a LOT of instruction and dedicated practice, and you too could create a beautiful work of Art.
Five students have just completed the beginner's series of Oriental Brush Painting Classes at Stamp Antonio Arts. This class was taught by our own"master" and owner, Amy Fleming. We were all so pleased with the outcome of the class, and all we have learned, that we have persuaded Amy to continue with the classes in the coming months. There were several students that showed an interest in the class AFTER the series had already begun, so she will be starting an additional beginner's series soon. She is hoping to catch us all up to a point, so that we may all study and work together in the future. If you are interested in trying your hand at this beautiful art form, please give us a call at (210) 342-6217 or e-mail us at www.stampantonio.com.

There will be several NEW additions to this blog, coming soon! We are trying to persuade our fellow employees to share their talents on the blog, so keep watching, reading, and responding! Some of you may have also noticed changes on our web site. We have started listing some of OUR favorite Web sites/Blogs under the "Links" tab. We will continue adding new sites as we find them, so be sure to check them out and let us know how you like them! Sometimes we all need a little inspiration!

Don't forget that March is National Crafts month! Check out our Class Schedule on the Web site, and see if there is a "New craft" you may like to try. Also, check out the classes given by our Guest Artist, Zana Clark, who will be visiting the last weekend of March. She is teaching some very amazing techniques in these classes, and they are filling up quickly! So call in, and reserve your space NOW!
Until next time, Keep on Crafting!

Where Does the Time Go?

2008-02-12T14:26:00.000-06:00

It is already the middle of February, and I think I am finally getting caught up with all of my projects for the New Year! It has been almost a whole month since my last post, and things have been busy at Stamp Antonio Arts. So many special holiday's during the month of February; Groundhog Day, Fat Tuesday celebrating Mardi Gras, and Chinese New Year, all in a couple of weeks. We still have Valentine's Day and President's Day to celebrate, plus we still have loads of classes on the weekends.

There is an upcoming class that I am really excited about. It is the Chinese Brush Painting Class beginning February 17, 2008 and being taught by our owner, Amy Fleming. This is a 3 class series, and we will be learning to paint bamboo, and an orchid. The cost for the series is $60, and there are still openings. You may call Stamp Antonio at 342-6217 for more information or to sign up this week.

There are several other classes that sound so interesting, and I wish I could take them all. A

Charming Bracelet, All Occassion Cards, Altered Photos, and Altered Shadowbox, all before the end of the month.

If you have any ideas for classes that you would like to see us offer in upcoming months, please let us know by either commenting on this blog, or emailing us at www.stampantonio.com. We do have several New instructors that are proposing some new classes for the coming calendars, as we are trying to inspire a new generation of artists to try their hand at creating Art!

Art can keep us all Young at Heart! Until next time, ( hopefully I am back on a weekly blogging schedule now!)

Mindy

A New Year, and Many New Projects and Classes

2008-01-21T23:33:00.000-06:00

Boy, time does fly when you are having fun! It was just Christmas and New Year's and now it is already January 21, 2008!

We have been so busy at Stamp Antonio since the New Year began, that I have fallen behind in my blogging.
Every day brings New merchandise via UPS and FedExpress. We have received the first issues of 2008 from all of the Somerset Studios Magazines, as well as Cloth, Paper, Scissors, Just Cards, and the Paper Trends' Cards book. New Rubber Stamps from Hero Arts, Amuse, Inkadinkado, and Memory Box have all come in since the first of the year. We have also gotten in more glitters, flocking, inks, and embossing powders. The counters are finally looking full!

We have also started a new monthly "theme" program. January's theme is Black and White. The store windows are decorated in Black & White, and the "theme" bookcase is filled with Black & White papers, ribbons, brads, and all types of embellishments that are presented in projects on our Black & White Tablescapes display table at the front of the store. Some of our Classes on the calendar are formed around the "theme of the month". As of the first of the year, our class schedules and newsletter are available online, or at the store. Stop by the store to pick up your printed copy if you desire.

We also celebrated a fun weekend this past weekend, with the ladies from A Stamp in the Hand from California. They held classes, and two demos at the store, which drew a large audience as usual. We hope you had a chance to stop by and watch Kat and Joyce at work. Their demos are always an eye opening experience.

Our February Class Schedule is set, and we are feverishly working on completing the samples for these classes. Please check the website for updates on these classes, or come by the store to see the samples in person. We will update the website as soon as the samples become available. The theme for February is "Key's". For example, "Key to my Heart" Love Book, a class I will be teaching on February 9th, where we will be making our own heart shaped book, that you can fill with coupons, pictures, and love notes to that someone special for Valentines Day.

We have also received many Valentines Day stamps, and have a pretty good supply right now!
So come on down to the store, check out the February Class Calendar, and get some new ideas for YOUR Valentine! We hope to see you soon!

Mindy, and the Gals at Stamp Antonio Arts.

The New Year is Upon Us!

2007-12-28T22:59:00.000-06:00

"Should auld acquaintance be forgot", ta da da, da da da dee. . . . . . . . . . . . .
2007 is almost over, and 2008 is just around the bend! I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers and friends at Stamp Antonio Arts. 2007 has been a very trying year for us, but a good one! Having to say goodbye to our previous owners, and hello to new ones with new ideas and thoughts of how things should be, was stressful. But with the understanding and encouragement of our customers, we were able to come through it with flying colors.
Improvements in merchandising and design have brought about a New air and feeling when you step inside the doors of Stamp Antonio Arts in Castle Hills Market.
We have seen an abundance of new customers lately, who have found out about our store via the Internet, and have travelled sometimes from afar to see it in person. They have been pleasantly surprised, and have vowed to return at the next opportunity for another visit. If you haven't been in lately, "Isn't it time you came in to see us, too?"

We will be waiting with open arms to welcome you, and help make your shopping experience with us a truly pleasurable one! Our motto for the New Year;

"Create something GREAT in 2008!"

Let us show you how!
Mindy, and the Gals from Stamp Antonio Arts

The New Hero Arts 2008 Stamps are Here!

2007-12-18T23:30:00.000-06:00

The new Hero Arts stamps for 2008 have been in the store for just a few days, and already show signs of great popularity!

Stamp Antonio Arts is one of the few stores previewing and selling the new 2008 series, before the end of 2007. You must come in to see the new designs, they are so impressive. Along with the new series of stamps from Hero Arts, there are also their Valentine stamps, the New Clear Stamp Sets, and the New CardArt series, consisting of a collage stamp, two cards with two envelopes, and lots of bling, all for one low price! These new CardArt sets are so cute, and would really make a great beginner's gift along with an ink pad and a few colored markers. If you are looking for a gift for someone just starting out in stamping, this just might be what you are looking for.

We still have Gift Certificates available for that last minute stocking stuffer, and loads of other ideas for the Rubber Stamper, and Paper Artist in your family. So come on by, say Hi, and let us show you how we can make your Christmas a Happy One.

From all of us at Stamp Antonio Arts, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year! We hope to see you soon!

2007-12-18T23:28:00.000-06:00

Inventory Marathon is Complete!

2007-11-29T21:45:00.000-06:00

Hello Everyone,
The Inventory Marathon that has kept us all so busy for the last few weeks at the store, is finally over! Our new point of sale system is up and running, and our inventory is keyed in, to make your shopping experience pleasureable and unique!

It was a lot more work than we first thought, but we did come through with flying colors. Of course, we still have a little "tweaking" of the system to do, but everyday it gets easier and easier to complete business. We want to take this opportunity to Thank all of our customers for your patience during this last few weeks, our nerves were getting frazzled, but we hope you all understand, and forgive us!

We have so many New and Exciting items coming in to the store for holiday gift-giving! The new Somerset Studios magazines came in Wednesday, so if you need gift or card ideas, this is the place. Our Christmas stamps are flying "out the door", and it is getting down to the wire on placing orders to arrive before Christmas. With there only being three weeks until Christmas, most stamp companies have a two to three week turn-around time frame on delivery. If you have any special requests, please call the store, and we will see if there is anything we can do to help.

We still have a good supply of Stickles, and these are always needed for last minute Christmas decorating. Everything needs a little "bling" of Stickles for the holidays! We also have three weekends of classes and Make-n-Takes before the Christmas holidays. If you want to sign up, just call the store and pre-register, and check the class schedule on the website for a description of the classes we have available. The Soldering Class is already full, and has a waiting list, but Erin has assured us there will be another class on the New Schedule coming out after the first of the year!

I also wanted to remind everyone that we have Gift Certificates available for the holidays, and year round, also. If you have a special someone that loves Stamps and Papers and the such, and you just don't know what they would like or need, a Gift Certificate to Stamp Antonio Arts is always appreciated! They are available in any dollar amount, and even come in a delightfully decorated seasonal envelope, perfect for gift-giving or stocking-stuffing!

We hope to see you all soon! From all of us at Stamp Antonio Arts, Happy Holidays! and Best Wishes for a Happy and Prosperous 2008!

Mindy

Happy Fall, Everyone!

2007-11-08T23:34:00.000-06:00

Hey, Everybody!
I hope you have been enjoying the cool weather we have been having here in San Antonio for the last week. It has actually been pretty nice in the early mornings and the evenings after the sun goes down.
It has put me in the mood for some stamping and crafting, but I have still been very busy at Stamp Antonio getting ready for the launch of our new Point-of-Sale system. If you have been in the store lately, you have probably heard us talking about it! Everyone at the store is so excited that the completion is very near, and we should have it up and running by Monday of next week.
I also wanted to remind you of an exciting Rubber Stamp Tapestry Make-n-Take this Saturday, Nov. 1oth, from 11:00 AM till 1:00 PM, featuring our friend, Susan Casto. She will be instructing us in creating a beautiful Christmas Card using two of the Rubber Stamp Tapestry Peg Sets that we just got in. Be sure to stop by, make a card, and why not do a little Pre-Christmas shopping while you are in the store.
I also have a few spots open, in my Christmas Star Book Class, Saturday, Nov. 10th from 2:30 until 4:30. If you are interested, please call the store and reserve a spot. The class fee is $25 for this class, and we will be making a wonderful book, full of beautiful stamped and embossed Christmas images, that when opened up, forms a lovely Christmas Star. Check our website www.stampantonio.com under classes, for pictures of what it looks like, plus a list of your basic supplies which should be brought to each class.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. If you haven't stopped by the store to see our lovely, fully decorated Thanksgiving Dinner Table, full of projects that you can make for YOUR table, please do so! We have had so many wonderful comments on it, and we even have project sheets available for each item on the table.

The employees and owners of Stamp Antonio Arts wish to take this opportunity to extend to you and your families and friends, a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving!
Until we see you again, have a great day!
Mindy

Beverly Seymour's Classes Cancelled

2007-11-01T22:20:00.000-05:00

We were so sorry to have to cancel Beverly Seymour's classes this weekend, Nov. 2-4, 2007. When we got the notification that Beverly was sick, and couldn't make the trip, we were heartbroken and so looking forward to seeing her again.

We will try to reschedule these classes at a later date, when she is feeling better. Hope you are feeling better soon, Beverly!

I do hope everyone had a safe and silly Halloween! There wasn't much action at the store, I guess everyone had parties to attend. I did take a few pictures of the costumes that appeared at the door of Stamp Antonio, and will share them in a few days, along with the entrants of our Halloween Challenge Contest. Those that did enter, came up with some awesome entries, you could tell they thought long and hard on their project.

Our "You Be the Stamp Buyer" program is still going strong. This week's stamp company is Penny Black, and if you are a fan of Penny Black stamps, you still have through Saturday evening, November 3rd at 6:00 PM to get your order in.

Also, be sure to come by the store on Saturday, between 11:00 and 2:00 and see what Erin has been up to. She will be demonstrating some NEW product that we received for Beverly's class, plus a whole lot more! She will be showing some new techniques as well some New things to do with the products you have at home.

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Christmas is just around the corner, and it's never too soon to start on Christmas projects and gifts!

Have a wonderful weekend, and spend some time in the Great Outdoors if you get the chance!

Mindy

TAH DAH!!! The Grand Reveal!

2007-10-28T17:01:00.000-05:00

Here it is! Our Grand Reveal of our beautiful Thanksgiving Table!
We want to thank all of you who came by Saturday to feast your eyes on our cornucopia of embellishment. All of the items were handmade by our wonderful staff of instructors, and our owner, Amy Fleming, whose idea of the table set us off on an adventure we will never forget.

Each instructor also furnished a project sheet, which is available along with most of the supplies you will need to duplicate these items for Your holiday table. Classes in making several of the projects will also be available during the month of November, so check the class calendar, or come by the store for more information, and to get a closer look at all of the all the little goodies! We have a candle trio centerpiece, accordian fold table runner, personal repose' invitations, place card holders, wine glass charms, chair cone decorations, printed menu and napkin rings, and treat bags for each place setting.

Make your holiday table one you will be proud to share with family and friends, and it all starts at Stamp Antonio Arts.
We hope to see you soon.
Mindy

Trick or Treat????

2007-10-25T22:13:00.000-05:00

Hello, Everyone!
No " Tricks" just "Treats" for all our customers this Holiday Season! We are kicking off Fall with a "Special treat" this Saturday, October 27, 2007.
Our class instructors have been combining all their talents, and have come up with something special for our customers. It is so special in fact, that is is different than anything we have done before. You MUST come by the store to see what we are "revealing" this Saturday!

Also, entries for our 2007 Halloween Challenge are due in by closing time, 6:00 PM on Saturday.

Our friend and artist, Beverly Seymour, owner of B Line Designs will be here, instore for classes Friday, November 2nd, Saturday, November 3rd, and Sunday, November 4th, 2007. She will be teaching five "Art" inspiring classes, and bringing along a trunk show full of her rubber stamps. Be sure to call the store at (210)342-6217 to sign up and reserve your space for her awesome classes, or log on to our website; http://www.stampantonio.com/ go to the November Calendar and click on "Beverly Seymour" to view samples and read the descriptions of all the classes.

We hope to see you all this weekend for our "reveal", or hear from you concerning Beverly's classes.
Until then take care,
Mindy, and the Gals at Stamp Antonio Arts

PS. For your information, our store will return to our Winter Store Hours, November 1st, 2007; Monday through Saturday 10:oo- 6:00, Wednesday, 10:00- 9:00, and closed Sunday's.

Hi, Everyone!

2007-10-09T22:14:00.000-05:00

Last Saturday was World Card Making Day, and all of us at Stamp Antonio want to take this opportunity to Thank You! for making it a successful one. Although this is only the second year it was celebrated, and our First Year, It was a great success on the whole. It was a busy day for many of us; I had an Accordian Card Class in the morning, and helped with the Christmas Make-N-Takes in the afternoon.

Several of our "regulars" came in and dropped off multiple cards For the Troops! You can come by the store this week and see some of the ones we made, or drop off more if you have some extra's at home that you might want to donate! We will be packing them up, and sending them off next week.

Preparing for World Card Making Day, postponed many of my regular tasks, such as writing my Blog! I got way behind in informing everyone about our "You Be the Stamp Buyer" program. We are now on week #5, and the vendor for this week is : Stampington & Co.

Stampington carries many collections by stamp artists such as, Maureen Blackman, Christine Adolph, Lynne Perrella, and Sandra Evertson. If one of these is YOUR favorite, be sure to come by the store and place a Special Order this week, through October 14, 2007. We just require that you pay in advance for any you order, and we will place the order next Monday.

Before you know it, we will be telephoning you to let you know they have arrived! It's just as simple as that!

I hope you are all preparing for our Halloween Challenge! We have started accepting submissions as of this past Monday, so get your thinking caps on, and start CREATING! The deadline is right around the corner, and will be here in no time. For more information on the Halloween Challenge, check this blog, or stop by the store for a printed version. We have a good supply of Stickles, and glitter, along with color washes and embossing powders! Even more of the NEW Stampendous Fun Flock is ordered and On the Way!

Well, that is about all I can think of for now. I also wanted to thank those of you who voted on my "POLL" located on this blog. I hope you will continue to give me feedback, of anything you might want to see, or have me discuss on this blog in the future. I always appreciate hearing from each and everyone of you. So, until next time, Take care and KEEP STAMPING!

Mindy

Halloween Challenge 2007

2007-10-01T21:55:00.000-05:00

The Halloween Challenge is off and running at Stamp Antonio Arts! The contest this year is a little different. . . . . .

This year entrants must "think outside of the CARD!" We are looking for projects that can be made for Halloween, using our stamps, papers, or embellishments. Whether they be party decorations, or a part of your costume, wearables, gifts, or jewelry, we want them in our Challenge!

Be Creative and think "Outside the Box!"

There will be several catagories of winners, (to be announced at a later time) and each entry will be judged on;
1. Initial impact,
2. Creativity,
3. Originality, and
4. Use of materials.

Please make sure your entry doesn't infringe on any patent, copyright, trademark, or property rights, or is obscene or otherwise against the law.

Entries need to be submitted between October 8, and October 27, 2007. Judging will be on "All Hallows Eve" October 31st, along with a special "S-P-O-O-O-O-K-Y Celebration" to be held Wednesday evening between 6:ooPM and 9:00PM here at the store.

Mark your calendars now to join us for this frightful & delightful evening!( AND start designing something awesome for the contest!)

World Card Making Day; October 6, 2007

2007-09-23T21:12:00.000-05:00

WHAT: World Card Making Day is a holiday especially for card makers around the world to:
*Celebrate the creativity of handmade cards and the personal connection that they create between
friends and family.
*Kick-Off (and get a head start on) the holiday card making season.
WHEN: The first Saturday of each October.
WHO: The card making community worldwide, including hobbyists, beginning card makers, manufacturers
of card making products, retail sellers of products, educators, and press are invited to come together
to celebrate this holiday and creative passion.
WHY: It is a day to connect with fellow card makers, both near and far, to applaud the creativity that powers
the craft, and to provide an opportunity for card makers to connect and find resources that will
empower, inspire, and encourage them in their card making.
(courtesy of http://www.worldcardmakingday.com/)

WHERE: Stamp Antonio Arts 2211 N.W. Military Hwy. ste.118
San Antonio, Texas 78213 (210) 342-6217 Saturday hours: 10:00-6:00

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We have several things planned for this Wonderful Day!

Morning Activities: Cards for Troops
We will have our Art Bar at the front of the store set up to make cards that will be sent overseas to men and women who serve our country in the military. Come lend your talents in card making to help us complete a variety of cards to send to them. Even in the remotest areas of the world, people enjoy sending and receiving cards. What a blessing for us to do such a small thing- to make handmade cards to pass on to our soldiers so they may have cards to send home to their families and friends. We will also have a donation jar available so we can raise enough money to send along postage stamps to help defer the cost of postage for the soldiers.
Mid-day Activities: FREE Demo using New Products!
Between 12:30 and 1:30 we will have a free demo on using the New Stamp-N-Stick black Palette stamp pad and the New Castaway Bleach pad. We will be using the Interference Pearl-Ex powders and the Castaway pad on dark card stock- a new technique you may have never seen before.
Afternoon Activities: MAKE-N-TAKES for the Holidays!
About 2:00 PM we will start make-n-takes on the sales floor of Christmas Holiday cards. We will have samples of many holiday themed cards that you may try your hand at. We will have a table set where you can stamp a Christmas card and take it home with you. You will discover how simple it can be to make your own Holiday cards, and we will be able to answer all of your questions on how different ones are made.

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We hope all out there can join us for this day of Fun and Friendship! We also have two regularly scheduled card classes going on in our classroom on this day. There are still openings available in
both classes, (see the class page on our web site for more information) so sign up for one or both of the classes for a full day of EXTREME Card Making!

Mindy

You Be the Stamp Buyer!

2007-09-16T22:44:00.000-05:00

Good Evening, Everyone!
This is just a short note to let you know that this week's "You Be the Stamp Buyer" Vendor is Hero Arts Stamps.(September 17- September 23,2007)

I am also happy to announce that there was an amazing turn-out this past week for the AMuse Artstamps catalog, and premier of our "You Be the Stamp Buyer" program. We were able to place a large order on Monday morning, and hope the popularity of this program continues, thanks to YOU, our wonderful customers.

The following week's vendor will be Stampendous! Stamps, and the first week in October's vendor will be Memory Box Stamps!

Be sure to check out our schedule of classes for the rest of September and October. We have some New and Fun classes coming up, along with Make-n-Takes and Demo's. We are still working on finalizing the details on the upcoming World Card Day challenge on October 6th, and Halloween contest, so stay tuned to this blog for the latest details as they become available.

Have a Great Week, and stop by and see us soon! We have new stamps arriving daily along with a giant shipment of Marvy Uchida lever punches! Check them out!

Mindy

Book Nook

2007-09-11T21:59:00.000-05:00

Here it is, everyone! Our Book Nook at Stamp Antonio! A roomy relaxing area where you can sit and rest, look at a magazine or book, or just collect your thoughts while contemplating your next stamping or paper art project. It is also where we are displaying our "You Be the Stamp Buyer" catalogs weekly by vendor. You may come in and sit, browse through the selected vendor catalog, and even write an order if you so choose. The vendor for the week of September 10 through September 16, 2007 is AMuse Artstamps.

It is also a great area to collect product while you are deciding what items you need for your next project. This past weekend we had a family come in, who were designing invitations for another family member's get-together. They asked our opinion on several colors and paper combinations, and we helped by showing them embossing effects, and paper tearing effects using different papers that we carry at the store. It was a great place, where we could stand around together and discuss various options, and see how the different techniques looked together. Also, since this area is right inside the front windows of the store, we could see how the effects would appear in natural daylight, which is important to some artists.

We are very pleased with how this area turned out, and our customers seem to be pleased also! Why not come in, and see for yourself?
We will be happy to show you around, and answer any questions you have. (And even give you our "two cents worth.")

Hope to see you soon!

Mindy and the Gals at Stamp Antonio

Greetings, Everyone!

2007-09-08T21:42:00.000-05:00

Hello, everyone!
We are always trying to come up with ways to make your shopping even more enjoyable at Stamp Antonio.
We spent our Labor Day holiday re-arranging the merchandise in the store, grouping it together so it is easier to find, and easier to shop . We have also added a new sitting area at the front of the store. This area may be used for your comfort, or the comfort of your guests while you are shopping.
It will also be used for our newest service, "You Be the Stamp Buyer!" Each week we will feature one of our many vendor's catalogs, starting with AMuse Stamps. You can come into the store any day during the week, and browse through their catalog, fill out an order form, and your order will be placed on the following Monday! We just require you to pay in advance for the stamps YOU order. There are no minimum quantities required, you may order as many as you like. Just remember, the order must be paid for the day you place the order. We will start our list with the Top 20 vendors we order from on a regular basis. I will publish this list as it becomes available to me, so you can make plans to visit and view the catalogs of your favorites.
We are still working out the details of our upcoming card challenges; The World Card Day Challenge, and the Halloween Card Contest! Stay tuned for information coming this next week!

If you require any further information on a topic covered in this blog, you may write to me at www.stampantonio.com or call the store during regular business hours Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm. The phone number is (210)342-6217.

Until next time,
Mindy

P.S. The van pictured above, parked in front of our store one evening. The owner/artist, is a psychiatric nurse at a local hospital, and decorated his van with all types of fun and interesting items. I've heard of "Altered Art" before, but that was the largest piece of art I have seen in awhile!

September/October Newsletter is on the Web Site

2007-08-30T23:46:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone!
We have been very busy this past week, working on the next installment of the newsletter, and ordering new merchandise for the store.
Erin has started back to school, and I have been trying to help her at the store by writing up the Special Orders for September.

The Newsletter for September/October is on the web site, and the link to the descriptions is up, also. There are still some photos of the class samples that need to be added, but these should be taken care of by next week. We have also trimmed down our newsletter mailing list, quite a bit. If you don't receive your newsletter within a couple of weeks, be sure to add your name to the subscription list on the web site, or come by the store to update your information in our log, at the register. We are trying to conserve the forrest's by cutting back on paper usage. If you could help us by receiving yours via the Internet, we would appreciate it greatly. Plus, the postal increases lately have taken a big chunk out of our expenses.

There are several Events and Contests coming this Fall, and I will have more information on them in a future blog, so stay tuned. . . . . . . . .

Until then, have a GREAT Labor Day Weekend; And be safe out there!
Mindy

Oriental Brush Painting Demo at Stamp Antonio!

2007-08-19T23:42:00.000-05:00

Hello, one and all!
We had a wonderful Sunday afternoon demonstration at Stamp Antonio. Amy Fleming, owner of Stamp Antonio, gave a Oriental Brush Painting Demo in our classroom. This was a first for the store, and she gave us a very interesting history of the "Ancient Art form" and how she became interested in it years ago. We had a nice turnout, and everyone seemed to be interested in seeing and hearing about all of her supplies that she uses, including all of the different brushes, papers, inks, and stones.
Most of us in attendance, are paper artists in our own right, but were very excited to learn about a "new"art form; new to us, but one that has been around for many, many, decades.

Thank you, Amy, for introducing us to YOUR passion!

More Brush Painting demo. . . . .

2007-08-19T23:26:00.000-05:00

Amy showed us how she uses her brush painting supplies to make beautiful drawings and works of art. She is a very talented artist, and some of us who witnessed her demonstration are very interested in having her teach some classes at Stamp Antonio. She mentioned that she may start with a card class, where we could learn some basic brush strokes to decorate cards. We could then see if we were interested in continuing our study into the ancient art of Sumi-E'.

Even Amy's daughter, Zoe, (age 71/2) wrote her name for us in Chinese.

Well Done, ladies!

News, Views, and Reviews

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Days 3 & 4 of the move!

The Move - Day 2

The Move - Day 1

Mother's Day is just around the corner!

Is Winter Ever Going to End?

I'm Back, fellow Blog Readers and Stampers!

HERO ARTS 2010 Catalog Debut!

Where Does the Time Go. . . . . . . . .

No News is Good News, So they say. . . . . . .

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Fall is Finally Here!

These CRAZY Computers! What did we do before them?

New Arrivals at Stamp Antonio Arts!

One More Day of A*MUSE*A*PALOOZA 2009!

A*MUSE*A*PALOOZA is off and Running!

TOMORROW IS THE DAY!

ONLY TWO MORE DAYS!

The Countdown Continues!

AHHH- NOUNCING!

SUMMER IS HERE!

Memorial Day 2009

"WILD"flowers in TEXAS!

MILESTONES!

Metal Effects Cross Class!

Bluebonnets. . . . Have you seen any?

It's Almost BUNNY TIME!

Memory Box Weekend! What a HOOT!

And We'll Have FUN, FUN, FUN . . . . .

Spring Break 2009

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!!!!

INK SAAVY!!!!!

Susan Casto is Back!

Metal Effects Clock Class

NEW Arrivals at Stamp Antonio Arts!

Have you tried ENCAUSTICS?

SWEEEET SHOP AT STAMP ANTONIO ARTS!

We Take Classes, Too!

NEW Window Design at Stamp Antonio Arts

INCHIE Swap! NEW at Stamp Antonio Arts

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. . . . AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!

Hero Arts Weekend . . . . Coming in 2 Days!

Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of Christmas

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Metal Effects Class with Carol

New Pictures for the Blog!

THE NEW STICKLES ARE HERE!

NEW Idea-ology merchandise from Tim Holtz

Pumpkin Time!

NEW Magazines from Somerset Studios Are Here!

Rainbow of Colors

Autumn at Stamp Antonio

The Punch Bunch Flower Punches have arrived!

Classes with Fred Mullett

Restock of Glimmer Mist

New Mounted/Unmounted Invoke Stamps

New Magazines

What Has Happened to the Blog?

Stamp Antonio Arts welcomes Barbara Jackson!

July Artist-in-Residence

AMuse-A-Palooza 2008

Pictures from the A Muse Weekend with Geeta

Wonderful A Muse Weekend!

The Classroom Make Over is Complete!

The Make-Over is Progressing!

The Classroom Makeover is Underway!

One Year Anniversary at Stamp Antonio Arts!

Fun Times at Stamp Antonio Arts...

Spring has Sprung!

Busy Week at Stamp Antonio Arts!

Classes with Guest Artist Zana Clark. . . . . .

Classes with Guest Artist Zana Clark

Classes with Guest Artist Zana Clark

Saturday Classes with Zana Clark

Saturday Classes with Zana Clark

Zana Clark Classes

Just A Few Brush Strokes. . . . . . . .

One More Day of AMUSEA*PALOOZA 2009!

AMUSEA*PALOOZA is off and Running!