ATC Trades...

Samples of the ATCs from July's trade.

Here are some of Mystic Paper's Upcoming ATC Trades-

For the Drop Off ATC Swap-
Create 6 original ATC's that are the same. You will receive 5 different cards back, the 6th card will remain in the shop for our ATC book. The cards must be 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches. Please put your name & contact info on the back of each card.

August - Due Friday, August 15. By the Sea...This can be the beach, boats, island fun, shells, bathing beauties.

September - Due Friday, September 19. “It’s Good to be Queen!” is your theme!

If you'd like to join in on the fun and have questions please email us or call the shop for more info.

For all of you who watched Terri O's segment on Good Morning Arizona this morning, we have many of Bernie Berlin's wonderful book. Bernie's book has many techniques and ideas for you to try. It is definitely one of those "Must Have" books.

When Terri O asked to borrow some of our ATCs, we sent her a book that had sets of full pages of themes- Did you see one of your cards on TV this morning? If you did, your work is now famous!

See you and your ATCs at the shop!

Terri O Update...

If you have been waiting to hear Terri O's radio show with Jennifer, here is the link. They had a fun time talking about ATCs. And oddly enough tomorrow morning on Good Morning Arizona (channel 3 phx) Terri O is doing a segment on ATCs. If you have done an ATC trade here at the store, you may see one of your cards. So take a look!

Wednesday Make N Takes...
aka Fun with Bees Wax


Today some very lucky people got to spend time with Mike Putman and were able to demystify beexwax! Everyone had a great time layering, collaging, and ironing? If you don't know where the ironing part fits in...then you should come do the make n take next time!

We have had a special request ~

And you all know how we love to accommodate our customers!! The request is for a special class this Saturday with Mike Putman to teach his Old World Journey's Beeswax Collage class. This is the master beeswax collage technique class. In this class students will have four themed journey kits to choose from: Pretty Paris, Romancing Rome, Victorian London, or Gypsy Travels. In this class you will be introduced to the use of beeswax for collage and scrap booking. Topics taught will be different applications for beeswax, safety, tools, basic technique and styles. Other topics that we will touch upon include image searching, layout, and storytelling within your art. All students will create a 10x10 collaged beeswax panel. Special instruction will be on coloring your pieces, the cool effect of transparencies, styling with wax imprinting, stamping into wax, and popping your piece with pigments. After students have chosen a kit- they will be able to choose many more rich images and exciting embellishments to further help tell a dynamic story. All supplies will be provided.

I know it's short notice, but if you've wanted to play with beeswax and you're free on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. give us a call!

If you would like to find out if you will like working with beeswax we are having a free make-n-take tomorrow evening, Wednesday, July 30th from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Mike has once again created a fun project for you to learn basic beeswax techniques!

Also, on Saturday from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Suzette is teaching her "If The Shoe Fits" book.
This whimsical mini album was designed for you Girlie Girls. It is a must keep book for yourself, although we're sure you will want to make many more for best girlfriends, daughters, sisters, etc. In this class you will be free to create, layer, and collage. Using vintage and found ephemera, words, quotes, and charms. Learn distress ink techniques, aged edging, cool uses of alcohol ink, and other household items. Not to mention the amazing wire shoe you will create for the front cover. This dimensional collage book will be a unique piece of art for you or someone close to you to treasure always. So, if the shoe fits...wear it!


There are still a few spots left in each class so if you have some free time on Saturday and want to create give us a call!

New Trade...

We have decided to spice things up a bit.
With BINGO CARDS!

The theme for our very first Bingo Card Trade will be "When I Grow Up".

Please leave a comment if you are interested and we will contact you with further details.

What a fun day! Happy Birthday Sue!

Today was like one big party at Mystic Paper. Kim, Sue, and Sherry were out celebrating Sue's birthday and they started their day with us. Flowers, cake, lunch, and shopping. They really know how to do it right. We missed Colleen but we hear she'll be back next week.

And if anyone can create a party it's Carlene! Carlene is a favorite gal of mine who is way too much fun, an artist who is published alot, and a poster of some of my favorite pictures on her blog. (I tried to put a link to one of my fav pics on her site, but alas, where is Mike P. when you need him. I can't figure it out). Oh, that's right this post isn't about me, is it! So, Sue was buying the current issue of Stampers Sampler and I had to point out to her that Carlene was published in it. Which led to an autograph and a picture. Lots of laughs and alot of eye rolling from Mr. Federer who was comfortably seated in the "man" chair. It was a great day!


And, there's just one more thing I need to point out. Carlene said that she will definitely be teaching some classes at Mystic Paper. She said it, I heard it, and I blogged it! We're gonna hold you to it Carlene because afterall, if you blog about it it's pretty much written in stone. Right?

Mystic Paper Design Team...

We are looking for 3 new Design Team Members!

The Design Team will be chosen by Mystic Paper, and we will have your work on display here in the store during our Customer Appreciation Days August 15th & 16th. Those interested in being on the MPDT will have until Tuesday, August 12th to submit their work. So come on all of you stamp artists, altered artists, collage artists, scrapbook artists, and book artists, we need you to create a uniquely blended Design Team that will showcase our products. Winners will be announced the week of August 18th on the blog!

Some of the details...

Mystic Paper Design Team hopefuls will need to submit one 12 x 12 layout and 1 project of their choice! Each person on the Mystic Paper Design Team will serve a one year term. During this term MPDT will be required to design one project for Mystic Paper per month, using our product, supplied by us, for us to show off in our store. You will also be required to have your own blog and promote Mystic Paper. The MPDT will receive a 15% discount on all purchases for the length of MPDT term. All Mystic Paper employees, teachers, and family members will not be considered for the MPDT.

Come on and get busy!

ATC'S are ready!

If you participated in this months ATC swap your cards are ready to be picked up. There was a great group this month and some very creative cards were brought in. If you haven't participated yet, come on! Our next swap is due in the store on Friday, August 15th. The theme is "By The Sea". This can be the beach, boats, Island fun, shells, bathing beauties. Put your imagination to work and join in, it's fun!

Our teachers have been very busy!

If you check out our web site you'll see that all of our teachers have been very creative lately.
These are just a few of the upcoming classes. And remember, you have to click on the arrow next to the month to go to the classes for August and September. Here is a line up of our upcoming July classes. This class is on Saturday, July 26th and is taught by Caroline Miller. This is a Tim Holtz inspired class that demonstrates the art of collaging, waxing, inking and junking! You will make two hinged 5x7 canvases that you will blend distress ink, collage and then wax with amazing Tim Holtz products. You will take home your own Artist collage to show off.


This class is the perfect thing to keep your teen girls busy! A special class for young girls (12 years old or entering 6th grade) and up! Drop your girls off on Monday, July 28th and they will spend a few hours creating something that is based on the most popular book of the summer. They will create a letter box to hold notes, photos, and heartfelt secrets! You will cover a cigar box with beautiful papers & embellishments. Next you will make a little letter book to hold some of the treasures you will keep in your new box. Class includes a treat to eat and a little goodie bag!


Have you wanted to learn how to use bees wax? Do you know how to stamp in it, color it, and make your images pop? This class will teach you all of that and more. Topics taught will be different applications for beeswax, safety, tools, basic technique and styles. Other topics that we will touch upon include image searching, layout, and storytelling within your art. All students will create a 10x10 collaged beeswax panel. Special instruction will be on coloring your pieces, the cool effect of transparencies, styling with wax imprinting, stamping into wax, and popping your piece with pigments. As if that isn't enough, each student will get their choice of four themed journey kits to choose from: Pretty Paris, Romancing Rome, Victorian London, or Gypsy Travels. Could you ask for anything more? Join Mike on Tuesday, July 29th to start your journey!


We have lots of requests for card classes. This is a card class that is truly Mystic Paper style! You will be creating cards that are truly one of a kind. You pick your theme and with the direction of Meri you will use bits and pieces of this and that. Your creation will be unique and you will find out exactly what to do with all of those scraps you have laying around!

That's what we've been up to. We have classes scheduled through September. They are unique, inspiring, and truly one of a kind! Just like our teachers!

SUMMER...

Did you all know that Summer CHA is this weekend?
Well, we already have some of our new summer product!
Graphic 45, one of our new favorite companys has sent us their two new lines.
All these papers are double sided so it's going to be hard to decide which side to use!







Botanicabella, which has a bit of an art nouveau feel has many designs- garden, sea, birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and even music.

Here is a page layout I found this morning on the Graphic 45 blog using some of the gorgeous Botanicabella papers.




And Playtimes Past, which has a little bit of everything for girls and boys. Tea party, trains, marbles, nursery rhymes, games and our favorite is called Child's Play.





We also have some new and restocked Melissa Frances papers, Wings and Crowns rub-ons and Vintage Embellishments.