Stamps and More by Eleanor

Meet Your Teacher

Linda Standart

I am a fairly eclectic artist and do a lot of art and craft things. My formal art education was obtained at Syracuse University, but I always felt that observation and experience were the real key to making art you can live with and love. My first rubber stamp was a spinning wheel image I was given in 1987. I used it on envelopes for correspondence with fellow spinners. It was in late 1991 that a friend gave me the first stamp I used for real stamp art. So, I have been involved in stamping for many years and work in several styles, but "Stampscaping" is a particular favorite. I was introduced to Stampscapes at Calligraphy House (now Stamps and More by Eleanor) in a class demonstrating how to use them. That was all it took. I have several years experience with landscape painting and photography, which helps me design my work. I now enjoy teaching Stampscapes, as well as book arts and other stamping and paper arts here at Stamps and More by Eleanor.

List of Classes and Descriptions

CURRENT AND/OR AVAILABLE CLASSES
COST LIMIT

ALCOHOL INK TECHNIQUES $15.00 8

BIND IT ALL WORKSHOP see below 8

CARDS AND MORE WORK-SHOP see below 20

OUR CREATIVE JOURNEY      (**FORMERLY TAG ART) $5.00 + SUPPLIES 10

SCOR-IT™ & CUTTLEBUG™ WORKSHOP see below 12

STAMPING FUN-DAMENTALS $10.00 8

STAMPSCAPES® 101 $15.00 8

STAMPSCAPES® 102 $15.00 8

STAMPSCAPES® 103 $15.00 8

STAMPSCAPES® 104 $15.00 8

STAMPSCAPES® 105 $15.00 8

STAMPSCAPES® ATC's $15.00 8

TOMBOW WATERCOLOR CARD CLASS $15.00 8

Class Descriptions

BIND IT ALL WORKSHOP
COST: $5.00 or $10.00
LIMIT: 8

Learn how to use the Bind-It-All to make your own special books.

You will create a Card Calendar book. You will make and decorate the covers using chipboard and create the pages from 9 x 12 envelopes, which you will also decorate. The book is designed to organize keeping track of special events and the cards you make for them throughout the year.

The calendar sheets and binding coils will be included in this $5.00 workshop.

You will need to bring:
Bind-it-All if you have one or you may share one of ours
Ruler, Wire Cutters
Serious Tool Kit
YES PASTE or other adhesive of your choice for pasting papers to the chipboard.

You will also bring OR purchase the12 x 12 in chipboard, fourteen 9 x 12 in envelopes, papers and embellishments of your choice

Cost: $10 if you don’t own a Bind-It-All. Includes calendar sheets and binding coils and use of our Bind It All.

WARNING - Making these books can be very addictive...

CARDS AND MORE WORK-SHOP…

Sign-Up: Work-Shop Limit is 20 and sometimes fills up in advance. Signing up in advance is allowed, but please call if for some reason you need to cancel. The name on the waiting list just might be yours!! 864-295-2929

What to bring: MUST HAVE Paper Trimmer - Ruler - Tape or Glue - Bone Folder - Scissors - Pencil. Other items in your Basic Tool Kit are helpful but optional.

How it works:   Linda will have 20 or more card ideas each week. You simply pick a seat at a table, then choose the card/project you want to work on. Next you will choose your papers, ribbons, brads and other embellishments, then come to the register to start a TAB of your purchases. Once you’ve put your items on a TAB, go have fun making your card/project. When you have finished, you may choose a new card/project. Each person receives 10% off all regular priced purchases on the day of any Class. At the end of your Work-Shop, you simply go to the cashier and pay your accumulated TAB. And, of course, SIGN UP for the next CARDS AND MORE WORK-SHOP!!

Cost: The CARDS AND MORE WORK-SHOP is FREE with a minimum purchase of $10.00 worth of supplies. If you buy less than $10.00 we will only charge you the difference for a total of $10.00

PS: Basic stamping knowledge is required for taking the Cards and More Workshop, as this is not a CLASS. You will learn lots of new tips, tricks and techniques, but some stamping experience and/or a Stamping FUN-damentals Class is strongly recommended before taking a Class or Workshop.

SCOR-IT™ & CUTTLEBUG™ WORKSHOP

LIMIT: 12
COST: No Class Fee! IF you purchased your SCOR- IT™ or CUTTLEBUG™ from us and BRING IT WITH YOU!

A nominal $10.00 FEE if you bought your SCOR- IT™ or CUTTLEBUG™ elsewhere or want to try using one before you buy one.

Pay only for your materials. These workshops will operate like our popular card clinics.

You simply pay for the items you use and get a 10% discount on all purchases made the day of the workshop. You may come to the ongoing workshops as many times as you like. We will be offering different projects in this ongoing workshop.

Beginners:

Learn the basics – setting up your Scor-it, preparing the stylus, using the centering ruler and stop guide. Try out scoring for folds and a variety of decorative techniques.

Please bring your own SCOR- IT™ or CUTTLEBUG™, along with your Basic Tool Kit, including a personal paper cutter, ruler, bone folder, scissors, tape and glue.

Continuing Workshop:

Apply the skills learned in the beginner class. Use our models and samples to create gift items and cards or get help and support from our instructor to implement your own ideas. January workshops will concentrate on valentine and romantic card/gift ideas.

Please bring your own SCOR- IT™ or CUTTLEBUG™, along with your Basic Tool Kit, including a personal paper cutter, ruler, bone folder, scissors, tape and glue.

SEE PHOTOS: Scor-it™ 1               Scor-it™ 6

                             Scor-it™ 2               Scor-it™ 7

                             Scor-it™ 3               Scor-it™ 8

                             Scor-it™ 4               Scor-it™ 9

                             Scor-it™ 5

SCOR- IT™  Cmas 1

SCOR- IT™  Cmas 2

SCOR- IT™  Cmas 3

Stamping FUN-damentals
COST: $10.00

LIMIT: 8

Highly informative class not only for the beginner, but also for someone who is self-taught. Great for clarifying questions and building your confidence! No matter how long you have been stamping you will learn something new.

Lots of organizational tips and tricks are shared.
ALL supplies furnished.

OUR CREATIVE JOURNEY (**FORMERLY TAG ART AND MORE)
COST: $5.00 (plus the indicated supplies listed below)
LIMIT: 10
WHEN: 2nd Saturday of Each Month 1:00 - 3:00

We have seen Tim Holtz take Ranger and his Signature Products on a Continuing Creative Journey through his two CDs and books. Now join us as we take our own Creative Journey along the trail Tim and Ranger have blazed for us.

We will create beautiful Tag Art using Ranger’s and Tim’s Signature products. Learn some of Tim’s techniques and build on those to invent a few of our own.

In each class we will use #7 shipping tags to make two or three stunning tags, using ideas and techniques which you can use for cards, scrap-booking, altered books, ATCs and other art projects. The tags also make unique and impressive gifts of personal artwork.

We supply the samples and the instruction. You supply your Basic Tool Kit and build a ‘library’ of Ranger and Tim Holtz products which will be used often in this ongoing series of classes. For example, we explore the many uses of Ranger’s inks, paints, Perfect Pearls and other products.

Note that most of the Tim Holtz collection is available on a series of foam backed un-mounted stamps in collections or three or four stamps per set. Each set is less than the cost of two of the wood mounted stamps.

Each month Linda and Angie will try to post the completed project photo(s) and the supplies featured in the coming month on the web site. If we fail to get the list of needed supplies posted, feel free to give us a call before the day of the class to find out what you will need. 864-295-2929

June 2009 Supplies

May 2009 Supplies

April 2009 Supplies

March 2009 Supplies

February 2009 Supplies

January 2009 Supplies

December 2008 Supplies

November 2008 Supplies

September 2008 Supplies

August 2008 Supplies & Photos

July 2008 Supplies & Photos

Suggested Tools and Supplies for Our Creative Journey Classes:

Pencil

Ruler

Scissors

Craft Knife

Sanding Block

Paint Brushes

Ranger non-stick craft sheet

Self-healing cutting mat (8 ½ x 11 is good)

Ranger Ink Blending Tool and extra foam pads and/or felt pads

Tim Holtz Texture Hammer

Retractable Craft Scratcher (by tonic studios)

Paper Edge Distresser (by tonic studios)

Piercing Tool (hole punch, Japanese Screw Punch or Crop-o-dile recommended)

Favorite Stamp Images (Tim Holtz images by Stamper's Anonymous or similar type)

#7 and/or #8 Shipping Tags

Assorted embellishments such as brads, charms, paper ephemera, ribbons and fibers, photo corners, paper scraps, buttons, etc...

Craft Iron (optional)

ALCOHOL INK TECHNIQUES
COST: $15.00
LIMIT: 8

Learn several ways to use Ranger Alcohol Inks to create beautiful cards. "Polished Stone" backgrounds, alcohol inks on transparency and making spotlight effects are among several ways to use alcohol inks to achieve spectacular results. You will make three completed cards.

Please bring your Basic Tool Kit, including a personal paper cutter, ruler, bone folder, scissors, tape and glue. All other materials will be provided.

Please note that we require each student to take our Stampscapes® 101 before taking any other Stampscapes® Classes.

You may take the other Stampscapes® Classes in ANY order once you have completed Stampscapes® 101

STAMPSCAPES® 101 - FOR BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE STAMPSCAPERS
COST: $15.00
LIMIT: 8

Learn how to create beautiful stamped landscapes which you can use to make cards and other gifts for your friends. You will learn how to compose attractive landscapes and various ways to use color to enhance the designs. Finally, you will use the results on your cards.

Please bring your Basic Tool Kit, including a personal paper cutter, ruler, bone folder, scissors, tape and glue.

SEE PHOTOS:
Stampscapes 101-a
Stampscapes 101-d

STAMPSCAPES® 102 - Beyond the Basics with Stampscapes

COST: $15.00
LIMIT: 8

Use color to give depth and perspective to your Stampscapes. Learn how Colorbox applicator tools and sponge tips can be used to create spectacular lighting and and special effects. Use these techniques to create unusual cards that you may not want to give away. You will want to go home and do more of these scenes to keep and to share with special friends and family.

Please bring your Basic Tool Kit, including a personal paper cutter, ruler, bone folder, scissors, tape and glue. If you have a "Tonal Applicator - 084E", Colorbox Stylus applicator tool with white sponge tips, and tiny makeup sponges and cotton swabs, please bring these items as well. We will have these items for the class, but sharing may be necessary. If you have your own items, this will help with the time needed for the class.

Stampscapes 101 For the Beginner is required before taking this class.

SEE PHOTOS:
Stampscapes 102-a
Stampscapes 102-b
Stampscapes 102-c

STAMPSCAPES® 103
COST: $15.00
LIMIT: 8

Learn several new techniques, including stamping directly in color. Also, create perspective and 'atmosphere' by combining size and color differences. Use cotton swabs and small sponges to place color with precision.

Please bring your Basic Tool Kit, including a personal paper cutter, ruler, bone folder, scissors, tape and glue. If you have a "Tonal Applicator - 084E", Colorbox Stylus applicator tool with white sponge tips, and tiny makeup sponges and cotton swabs, please bring these items as well. We will have these items for the class, but sharing may be necessary. If you have your own items, this will help with the time needed for the class.

Stampscapes 101 For the Beginner is required before taking this class.

SEE PHOTOS:
Stampscapes 103-a
Stampscapes 103-b
Stampscapes 103-d

STAMPSCAPES® 104
COST: $15.00
LIMIT: 8

Learn how to use Stampbord© to create special scene elements which can be used on cards as embellishments for: altered art, book pages or gifts. Make 1 card, a nametag, hand-lettered by Eleanor and 2 elements for other uses, such as pieces for cards, magnets or pins.

Please bring your Basic Tool Kit, including a personal paper cutter, ruler, bone folder, scissors, tape and glue. If you have a "Tonal Applicator - 084E", Colorbox Stylus applicator tool with white sponge tips, and tiny makeup sponges and cotton swabs, please bring these items as well. We will have these items for the class, but sharing may be necessary. If you have your own items, this will help with the time needed for the class.

Stampscapes 101 For the Beginner is required before taking this class.

SEE PHOTOS:
Stampscapes 104-a
Stampscapes 104-b
Stampscapes 104-c

STAMPSCAPES® 105
COST: $15.00
LIMIT: 8

Stampscapes with Brilliance Technique. Use Brilliance Inks over Stampscapes images to create those fabulous shimmery scenes on black card stock. This is fabulous for "night" scenes and winter effects. (Christmas card season is only a few months away!!) This technique is great for "Guy" cards.

Please bring your Basic Tool Kit, including a personal paper cutter, ruler, bone folder, scissors, tape and glue. If you have a "Tonal Applicator - 084E", Colorbox Stylus applicator tool with white sponge tips, and tiny makeup sponges and cotton swabs, please bring these items as well. We will have these items for the class, but sharing may be necessary. If you have your own items, this will help with the time needed for the class.

Stampscapes 101 For the Beginner is required before taking this class.

SEE PHOTOS:
Stampscapes 105-a
Stampscapes 105-b
Stampscapes 105-c

STAMPSCAPES® ATC's
COST: $15.00
LIMIT: 8

Create Altered (Artist) Trading Cards using Stampscapes Designs and a variety of techniques. You can make designs that can be re-created as a series of similar or related designs or you can make each one completely unique. These little beauties will be perfect for trading at convention, your favorite stamp club or with online stamping friends.

Bring your basic tool kit and your Stampscapes tools, including tonal applicator, Colorbox stylus with tips, sponges and alcohol ink applicator with felts.

Stampscapes 101 For the Beginner is required before taking this class.

For more information and ideas for using the Stampscapes® Stamps, check out their website at
www.stampscapes.com

TOMBOW WATERCOLOR CARD WORKSHOP
COST: $15.00
LIMIT: 8

If you are a fan of the Tombow Watercolor technique taught recently in the Artful Stamper classes, this workshop is for you! We supply 8 pre-stamped watercolor card pieces and the instructions to complete at least three panels in the workshop. We have samples you can copy or use as idea starters for your own creative color choices. Must bring your own Tombow Markers. We will have a list of markers used on the samples available at the store.

ALCOHOL INK TECHNIQUES COST: $15.00 LIMIT: 8

ALCOHOL INK TECHNIQUES
COST: $15.00
LIMIT: 8