The New Year is Upon Us!

"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!

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!

Inventory Marathon is Complete!

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!

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

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!

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????

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!

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

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!)