HOLIDAY HOURS

Hi Everyone, our holiday hours are as follows, so if you have stocking stuffers or gift certificates to get, you have tomorrow and Monday to shop.

DECEMBER 24-25-26-27          CLOSED

DECEMBER 28-30                OPEN

                

DECEMBER 31                        CLOSED

 JANUARY 1-2-3                     CLOSED

           

JANUARY 4                        OPEN

JANUARY 6TH       RESUME USUAL STORE HOURS

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a healthy, happy, and peaceful  Christmas and thank you for your ongoing support.  

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

Punch Boards are here

Hi Everyone, the Envelope Punch Board is back as well as

the four new punch Boards (Bag-Box-Pillow Box-Chocolate Box) so if your name is not on our list give me a call at the store to reserve yours.  Great Christmas Gifts!

HI Everyone, we have some great classes coming up this week.

Heather's Stamping Haven - Classes & Workshops 13 December 2013, Friday

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Elegant Christmas Cards
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm eastern
Make these 4 Christmas Cards with combination of Glitter Ritz, Acetate, Dylusion Sprays and Alcohol inks. Four cards....four different techniques. 

Heather's Stamping Haven - Classes & Workshops 14 December 2013, Saturday

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Pretty Snowflakes
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm eastern
Please join us for this class featuring frosty snowflakes and a snowy winter scene two ways.You will work with many inks, layering and building up colour to create these two seasonal cards in analogous colour schemes.

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Snowscapes
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm eastern
Make these two stunning cards with Heather Telford, using Penny Black Stamps, Memento stamp pads and smooth cardstock. What a joy to send these cards to your family and friends.

Hi Everyone, the sale continues...

RETIREMENT SALE

(NO CHRISTMAS ITEMS ON SALE)

15% OFF SELECT EMBOSSING POWDERS

25% OFF CLING STAMPS

25% OFF CHEERY LYNN DIES

25% OFF SPELLBINDER DIES

25% OFF BRASS STENCILS

25% OFF STENCIL PASTE

40% OFF MAGENTA STAMPS

40% OFF HEARTFELT CREATIONS

40% OFF JUSTRITE STAMPS

40% OFF LOCAL KING STAMPS

40% OFF TEN SECOND STUDIO

40% OFF QUIETFIRE DESIGNS

Retirement Sale Continues

Hi Everyone, we are adding to the sale items...

40% off all JustRite stamps

40% off all Heartfelt Creation Stamps 

40% off Quietfire Design stamps

40% off Magenta stamps

and don't forget 

Designs by Henry monogram stamps

regular price $12.99 are 50% off!

Great stocking stuffer or 

Teacher gift 

Adding Sale Item

Hi Everyone I forgot to add one item to our ongoing sale.

15% off all Glitter Embossing Powders

Retirement Sale Continues

The sales this week are listed below.  

15% off Cling & Clear stamps (except Christmas)

25% off Spellbinder Products

25% off Cheery Lynn Dies

25% off Tim Holtz Stamp Sets

50% off Regular Wood Mounted Stamps

Hi Everyone, we have added another of Heather Telford's Snowscapes classes on the 23rd in the afternoon.  Please call the store to register.

NOVEMBER 23RD -- 2:00-5:00

Make these two stunning cards with Heather Telford, using Penny Black Stamps, Memento stamp pads and smooth cardstock. What a joy to send these cards to your family and friends. $35.00 + HST 

More items on sale

Hi Everyone, we are continuing our retirement sale.  This week, starting today....

50% off  Wood Mounted Stamps (except Christmas)

25% off  Brass Stencils and Stencil Paste

25% off Spellbinder products

25% off "Just for Kids" stamp pads

November 6th, 2013

Hi Everyone, Meg is giving a wonderful Christmas card class on Saturday.  Give a call to the store to sign up.  613-726-0030

Heather's Stamping Haven - Classes & Workshops 9 November 2013, Saturday

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Simply Christmas
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm eastern
At this class you will make three clean and simple classic Christmas cards with new Memory Box dies. Featured techniques will include blending with copics, working with microfine glitter and simple die-cutting and the new Wink of Stella glitter pens.
The copics I am using are: BV08, B26, B16, B04

WINK OF STELLA

The Wink of Stella Christmas Set (Gold/Silver/Clear) has arrived.  Stunning pens...beautiful glitter.

Retirement Sale Starts Today

Hi Everyone, we are starting our Retirement sale today...every week we will have new sale items so check in often with our blog.

ALL WOOD MOUNTED STAMPS 25% OFF 

AS WELL AS 25% OFF ALL 

SIZZIX PRODUCTS.

October 30th, 2013

Hi Everyone, well an exciting....fun...sad....exhausting....but wonderful 6 days with Krista just ended.  We had lots of  fun, laughter, and tears and of course some beautiful art work was created.  I just wanted to say thank you to Krista for all the ideas, classes and support she has given to Heather's Stamping Haven over the years.  My customers and myself count our selves so lucky to have had the chance to work with her.
On a personal level,  I am looking forward to continuing our friendship in the years to come.
Thank you Krista!

October 25th, 2013

Hi Everyone, you all know how much I love glitter....well we just got in these amazing pens and I love them! They come in sets of 3 or the single clear pen.  Absolutely gorgeous.  Come in a see how they work.  

 Wink Of Stella Brush Tip Glitter Marker

Wink of Stella Brush Glitter Marker. The Wink of Stella Brush is perfect for writing and adding controlled glitter to your projects. The Nylon brush tip produces thick and thin lines allowing artistic freedom. And the water-based pigment ink is Archival Q

uality.

Time to Retire

Hi Everyone,

Confucius said, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” 

Was he ever right!  More than seventeen years ago I chose a job I loved and haven’t worked a day since.  These have been wonderful years, building my own business, contributing to the community, making friends, and sharing the joy of creative endeavours with my customers.   It has been rewarding in so many more ways than I could have ever imagined. 

However, I am reminded of that famous passage from scripture, “To everything there is a season, and time to every purpose under heaven.”  The time has come to shift my focus and look towards a new purpose.  And so, it is with mixed emotions that I am announcing my retirement.  While I will miss the tremendous satisfaction of running my own business, but I am really looking forward to this new stage of life where new opportunities are waiting.

I know you will have a lot of questions, so I will do my best to answer the big ones here. 

1.        What will happen to the store?  I will be looking for a buyer for the store, so spread the word!  Let’s find another entrepreneur with a creative streak to take advantage of this opportunity.  I would be more than willing to work part time  and  continue to teach classes if that's what the new owner would like. I have a lot of ideas on how the business can grow (just not the energy to implement them).

2.       When will you be closing?  My lease ends in February, so if there isn't a transfer of ownership, that’s when I will close.

3.       Can I get my favourite stamps and supplies?  Yes!  If there are any stamps, or other special orders that you want, please let me know and I will do my best to get them to you.

4.       What will happen to my loyalty card?  You will have until I transfer ownership or if there is no new owner, until I close to redeem your completed loyalty card. 

5.       What will I ever do without Heather’s Stamping Haven????   Have you ever thought about owning your own business and being your own boss?  See Question #1!

  

This is a bittersweet moment for me, as I will miss the day to day interaction that I have with customers that have become friends.  You have allowed me to share in your lives and I am so very grateful for that gift. 

I am looking forward to the future, to spending more time with my family, to volunteering my time, to finding some time to relax. 

"Thank you" doesn't seem adequate to express my heartfelt appreciation for all you have shared with me over the years, but on Thanksgiving, I am indeed "Giving Thanks".

With love and appreciation, 

Heather

Krista's Classes

Hi Everyone, as you saw by my posts Krista is back October24th to October 28th.  She has been coming to the store for many years and her expertise is colouring.  She pre stamps and cuts your cards so you can spend the day learning her colouring methods.  I will have the "live" samples in the store by the middle of next week.  Come in and take a look.  Believe me the scans of her cards do not do them justice.  Don't wait to long as the classes are filling up quickly.

Krista's Classes

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Inktense Pencils- October 27th 6:30-8:30 OR October 28th 9:00-11:00

 NEED DOVE BLENDER PEN
This two hour class will focus on Inktense Watercolour Pencils. They really are like no other watercolour pencil you have ever used. They create a luscious, intense layer of colour, without the streakiness that can sometimes occur with a watercolour pencil. This course features a full lesson, exercises and two lovely projects.
As always, full instructions and colour guides will be provide, along with your pre-stamped, cut and assembled cards, paintbrush and water tray.
PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING PENCILS WITH YOU:
0400 Poppy Red, 0500 Chili Red, 2200 Ink Black, 1700 Mustard, 1560 Fern, 0720 Thistle, 0750 Dark Purple, 1930 Dark Chocolate, 0220 Sicilian Yellow, 0210 Cadmium Yellow, 1920 Madder Brown, 0900 Iris Blue, 2100 Charcoal Grey, 1200 Sea Blue, 1600 Leaf Green, 1310 Iron Green, 2020 Indian Ink

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Krista's Classes

Distress Markers - October 24th 6:30pm- 8:30pm OR October 28th 12:00pm-2:00pm
NEED DOVE BLENDER PEN
This two hour class will show you the ins and outs of Tim Holtz Distress Markers. Don’t miss this great opportunity to incorporate something new into your colouring skill set and create two beautiful projects.
As always, full instructions and colour guides will be provide, along with your pre-stamped, cut and assembled cards, paintbrush and water tray.

THE MARKERS I AM USING ARE LISTED BELOW. PLEASE BRING THEM WITH YOU AND MARK WITH YOUR NAME.
Wild Honey, Festive Berries, Fired Brick, Gathered Twigs, Squeezed Lemonade, Shabby Shutters, Mowed Lawn, Seedless Preserves, Brushed Corduroy, Walnut Stain, Old Paper, Scattered Straws, Frayed Burlap, Crushed Olive, Forest Moss, Evergreen Bough, Iced Spruce, Dusty Concord, Chipped Sapphire

Krista's Classes

Multimedia 
Time: October 25th 6:30pm - 8:30pm 
OR     October 28th 3:00pm - 5:00pm
In this two hour  course, you will create your very own, one-of-a-kind piece of multimedia art from start to finish!
We will be combining Copic markers, re-inkers and Multiliners along with Tombow watercolour tech-niques and even some Inktense!
If you really want to nourish your creative spirit, this class is for you!
You can do the Birch Tree with OR without Splatters
MULTIMEDIA (these Copics are required- I will have mine in class, but we use them so much that it is preferred that everyone have their own)

COPIC - R27, RV99, Y11, Y19, Y26, W5, W9, YR07, YR23, YR30

TOMBOW (I will have lots of these, but students are welcome to bring their own if they want)- 026, 373, 451, 515, 679, 847, N57

KRISTA'S CLASSES

Krista's Watercolour Extravaganza
October 25th OR October 27thTime: 9:00am - 5:00pm eastern
This full day course will take you through the watercolour with markers process from a to z! We’ll do a bit of review and focus on technique along with some quick and easy beginner projects in the first segment and in the afternoon we’ll take the leap into some more advanced, detailed ideas. Along with plenty of watercolour inspiration, you’ll also get full instructions, colour guides, paint brushes, water tray and some excellent colour, mounting and background ideas! You will be making 11 projects in all. 
BRING A DOVE BLENDER PEN WITH YOU

Krista's Classes

Krista's Copic October 24th OR October 26th
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm eastern
Whether you are a seasoned Copic marker aficionado or new to these gems, this full day course is for you.
We begin in the morning with a very comprehensive overview of Copic markers, combined with extensive exercises to really become familiar with this technique. The morning portion also includes the creation of one project.
The afternoon becomes more project-oriented, featuring six different and challenging creations.
We will use and enhance all the skills and techniques learned in the morning segment.
As always, full instructions and colour guides will be provide, along with your pre-stamped, cut and assembled cards.You’ll learn just how easy these markers are to use, and you’ll also learn how to blend some unconventional colour combinations. As always, you’ll receive full instructions and colour guides.

PLEASE BRING WITH YOU THE FOLLOWING MARKERS: DOVE BLENDER PEN
Copic Blender- B0000, BG0000, E81, R27, W2, Y0000, Y26, YG91, YG95, YR30,
*Also needed in Copic class: DISTRESS MARKERS- Pumice Stone, Festive Berries, Gathered Twigs, Shabby Shutters, Frayed Burlap

September 28th, 2013

Hi Everyone, we have two wonderful new classes next Saturday.  Give the store a call to sign up.
613-726-0030

Heather's Stamping Haven - Classes & Workshops 5 October 2013, Saturday      Wheel on the Colour Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm eastern  Join us for this class and learn how to use the basic principles of colour theory to create cards with colour schemes with guaranteed wow-factor. In addition, we'll be using a variety of stamping techniques to add texture and interest to our cards. We'll be doing a special resist technique for one project and our second project will show you how to make your own customized ink pad for sensational, one-of-a-kind results. You'll also go home with a handy reference guide that will let you choose great colour combinations every time.  3D Embossing on Metal Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm eastern  Learn to make beautiful embossed metal cards or gifts using Spellbinders 3D M-Bossabilities and coloured art metal. Use any design and tricks to create gorgeous panels for any occasion.

September 26th, 2013

Hi Everyone, we have these fun classes this Saturday so give a call if you are interested. 28  September 2013, Saturday

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Elegant Christmas Cards
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm eastern
Make these 4 Christmas Cards with combination of Glitter Ritz, Acetate, Dylusion Sprays and Alcohol inks. Four cards....four different tecniques. 

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Autumn Tones
Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm eastern
Description: In this class you will work with Penny Black dies and stamps to create two autumn toned cards, one floral, the other featuring leaves.
(if time permits you will have a chance to die cut elements for a bonus card)

September 18th 2013

Hi Everyone, we have lots of new products in today.  On the right are the new Embossing folders from Couture Creations.

Here we have the new Tim Holtz' mylar Stencils.


We also have new dies and stamps from Memory Box.
Come in and take a look to see what we have.

September 17th, 2013

Hi Everyone, some great classes coming up.
First of all on Saturday the 21st Karen Daley is teaching how to make these two beautiful cards using Twinkling H2O's.
Then on Saturday the 28th Heather Telford is using Penny Blacks' new dies and matching stamps for her gorgeous Autumn Toned cards.

21 September 2013, Saturday

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Twinkling into Fall
Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm eastern
Join us for this class and make these two pretty shimmery cards in a warm autumn palette. You'll learn some of the tips and tricks for success with Twinkling H20s and you'll be sure to fall in love with how they transform a card from simple to spectacular. We'll also be making our own faux stone background for some extra texture and interest. The leafy card could be perfect for a masculine card - it's always handy to have one or two of those in your box of handmade cards.

Then on Saturday the 28th Heather Telford is using Penny Blacks' new dies and matching stamps for her class.

28 September 2013, Saturday

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Autumn Tones
Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm eastern
Description: In this class you will work with Penny Black dies and stamps to create two autumn toned cards, one floral, the other featuring leaves.
(if time permits you will have a chance to die cut elements for a bonus card)

September 9th, 2013

Hi Everyone, I just got in more of the Envelope Punch Board.  For those of you who put your name down I am holding one for you.  If anyone else is interested in one give me a call or email me, they are going fast.  I have played with it and I do like it.  I have some samples in the store to show you of different envelopes I have made.

September 3rd, 2013

HI Everyone, well Daryl Leitch is one very happy camper today.  She won the basket!  Congratulations Daryl, Enjoy!

September 2nd, 2013

Hi Everyone,  thanks so much for all your participation in our fund raiser for Victims of Violence,

"It Shouldn't Hurt to be a Child".

Last year we raised $2900.00 and I wanted to top that this year and we did, we raised $3925.00!!!

~Thank you, Thank you, Thank you~

August 9th, 2013

Hi Everyone, I just got in the Envelope Punch Board.  For those of you
who put your name away I am holding one for you.  If anyone else is
interested in them give me a call or email me, they are going fast.  I have played with it and I do like it.  I have some samples in the store to show you of different envelopes I have made.

Anniversary Celebrations 2013

Anniversary Celebrations 2013

Thank you for 17 great years!  Join us as we celebrate this year starting on August 17TH to August 31^st.

 

           A) Make and Takes --In keeping with our previous years celebrations we will be having make and takes as a fund raiser for Victims of Violence.   Keep your eye on the website as the make and takes will be posted on our August schedule as well as the times. You must register for all Make and Takes. The charge will be $9.00 per Make and Take and the money will be donated to Victims of Violence "It shouldn't hurt to be a child". 

         B) Win a Basket of Stamping Goodies There will also be a draw held on  Tuesday September 3rd for a fabulous gift basket full of stamping goodies (approximately $400 value) and all proceeds from the sale of the tickets will also go to Victims of Violence "It shouldn't hurt to be a child".

C)  Stock up during our famous Anniversary Sale. All stamps, tools and supplies on sale. 10% to 60% Off.

Call (613) 726-0030 to Register for the Make and Takes

IF YOU WANT ME TO EMAIL YOU THE SHEET WITH THE TIMES FOR THE 

MAKE AND TAKES

JUST EMAIL ME AND I WILL SEND IT TO YOU.

hshstamp@rogers.com

IF YOU WANT ME TO EMAIL YOU THE SHEET WITH THE TIMES FOR THE 

MAKE AND TAKES

JUST EMAIL ME AND I WILL SEND IT TO YOU.

hshstamp@rogers.com