David's Ensemble Performance last night

I had to share with you my son David's Ensemble performance photo's from last night. The ensemble is made up of select 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders from the elementary school and they have been working on this performance since January. They did such a great job singing and performing songs from the 50's through the 90's. David dressed as a "rocker dude" which included a black wig. He was such a trip! They had two performances this morning for the whole school.

New Paper Pads!

We just received our shipment in from GCD Studios! We ordered 3 paper pads; Canta, Chianti, and Cosette. These have a wonderful linen finish and most have metallic, shimmer, or glitter finishes on either one or both sides! These papers are double sided and very beautiful... me likey!

You can find these paper pads at the website store www.thestampingstudio.com in the "Pattern Papers" section.

FOTM Early Release

Hi stampers and scrappers,

So I was thinking.... the Stamp Club Workshop is early this month and I normally release the Flower Of The Month on the day of the workshop. This would be really early if I did that this month... the 16th middle of the month.

Well what the heck... let's do it anyway! Let's release the FOTM on Saturday May 16th... check back then for the FOTM.

In the mean time enjoy these samples from Dina Gerner of the current FOTM Lilly Of The Valley. Aren't these sample gorgeous?!

Ribbon is here!

We just received our shipment of new ribbons in from May Arts today and they are luscious! Check out the websites store www.TheStampingStudio.com in the "Ribbons" section.

Sneak Peek #1 5/11/09

As I mentioned before we have 5 new stamp sets being manufactured and will be release in the next few weeks. Here is our first Sneak Peek stamp set;
I have named this Chinese Doll Kim for my wonderful Sister in-law who is not Chinese, but was born there. This set has all the elements of a great "set" to stamp with... vegetation, decoration (paper lanterns) cute creatures (dragonflies) and a border. Kim will ink up nicely with the VersaMagic Dew Drops or markers. I just love a good "bold/solid" stamp don't you?

Workshop Project May 16th

Here is what I have been working on these past couple days, a purse mini album or greeting card folio. I got this idea from Jen Tinks' website and fell in love with it and had to make one. I used mine to display a few of our Amelia Island photographs from spring break, but you can also fill it with 5x5 cards to give as a gift.

We will be making this at the Stamp Club Workshop next Saturday May 16th. We still have room so if you want to come and make this project for FREE email me; melissa@thestampingstudio.com. If you have already signed up to come... besides your basic supplies you normally bring, also bring a blending pen.

I also want to share with you that I just sent in new artwork for 5 new stamp sets! Can you believe it?! We are trying give you lot's of design choices for your crafting endeavors. (And mine!) I will start debuting the new sets on Mother's Day.