What’s New at La Carta Bella – Newsletter & Promotions for January 23rd

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and La Carta Bella has everything you need to make beautiful one of a kind cards for those special people in your life.

New Merchandise:

We have just received the latest Valentine’s Day Release from AMuse and Savvy. If you pre-ordered stamps from these releases, they are on hold for you at the store. Saturday we will have the Memory Box Valentine’s Day Release in the store. Once again, if you pre-ordered stamps from this release, they are on hold for you at the store.

Upcoming Classes:

We will be hosting 2 card classes in a theme of your choice. You can choose from Valentine’s  Day, Mother’s Day or a Spring theme. There will also be varying sentiment stamps to choose from so you can potentially make 5 Birthday Cards. Also available are our beautiful Monogram Card Kits where you can choose the color combination and monogram that you would like. The Monogram Kits come with everything you need to make 5 cards with 5 matching envelopes and are packaged in a clear box with a beautiful bow. These kits make wonderful gifts.

Here are the details:

Class Date:  January 28th

Time:  6:30pm to 8:30pm

Cost: $15.00

Desc: 5 Cards - Theme of your choice or Monogram Kit

Class Date:  January 30

Time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Cost: $15.00

Desc: 5 Cards – Theme of your choice Monogram Kit

 

NOTE: Please pre-register by calling 704-577-7500 or  if you choose, you can E-Mail me at La_Carta_Bella@yahoo.com. We will take your credit card over the phone but will not charge your card until the day of the class.

*** Remember to bring your own adhesive. :)

What’s New at La Carta Bella – Newsletter & Promotions for January 2nd

Open Saturday January 2nd

12:00pm – 4:00pm

***ATTENTION ***

Coming Soon: A VERY IMPORTANT POST ON THE LA CARTA BELLA BLOG!

If you enjoy having a local stamp store, you will be interested in this post.

Tell all your stamping friends to be on the look out and pass on to all the members of your stamp club.

They will not want to miss this upcoming  post!

Michael’s,  AC Moore, & Hobby Lobby Coupons:

Bring in your Michael’s, AC Moore, Hobby Lobby Coupon and we will honor your coupon up to 40% off 1 item. Excludes the Scor-Pal, Copics and Nestabilities.

Check us out on Facebook:

We are now on Facebook!!! Check us out by clicking here. Become a Fan of our page and receive 10% off your next purchase.  We will be using our Facebook Page to provide updates on our Blog posts, general store chat and to post ‘Secret’ Sales and Discounts for our Fans ONLY. Here is how our ‘Secret’ SaleS will work:  Periodically, we will post a Secret Password of the Day. ONLY Fans of our page will be able to see the post revealing what the Secret Password of Day is. Visit the store and tell us the Secret Password and you will get that day’s Discount!

Monogram Card and Envelope Gift Box Class Saturday 11/21/2009 and Saturday 11/28/2009

The Holidays will be here before you know it and if you are wanting to give a gift from the heart this Holiday Season, this is a perfect Class for you! In this Class, you will create a beautiful personalized gift. The completed gift set includes 5 cards and 5 envelopes, monogrammed with the monogram of your choice, and  packaged in a clear box tied with beautiful bow. There are 3 different colors to choose from. We are offering this class for the next 2 Saturdays. It is self paced and self guided so feel free to drop in during regular store hours. If you don’t have time to take the class, we are selling the complete project kit which includes ALL materials pre-cut. The project kit will sell for the same cost as the class itself.

Note: We have a limited number of seats and kits available so we strongly recommend that you call and reserve your seat or kit.

Dates: Saturday 11/21/2009 & Saturday 11/28/2009

Time:  12:00 to 4:00

Cost: $15.00

 

Below are samples of the colors available:

 

 

Finally, the completed gift set. Stunning!

What’s New at La Carta Bella – Newsletter & Promotions for October 24th

New Merchandise:

Fall Release from AMuse :

We have in the newest Fall images from AMuse along with their new Shimmer Couture Paper Line. This Release is full of beautiful fall images and is complimented with shimmery paper in wonderful colors. There are 16 new wood mounted rubber stamps and 3 new clear stamp sets. Stop in and get inspiration for your Thanksgiving and Fall cards.

Memory Box’s Brighter Days Release:

We have in the new Brighter Days Release from Memory Box. This release is packed full of some of the most beautiful images of the season. There are 8 images that portray a fawn/deer, wintery tree silhouette, and pine branch just to name a few.

Also in from Memory Box is the restocking of some of the most popular images from the What’s in the Box 2009 Release.

Lizzie Anne Designs:

Lizzie Anne has a new Release that truly captures the essence of the Fall and Winter Seasons as well as the Holidays. These stamps are perfect for everyday Winter cards or for creating beautiful gift tags.  Lizzie Anne stamps are unmounted cling stamps and come packaged in neat cd cases. For those of you who are limited on storage, unmounted cling stamps are the way to go. Lizzie Anne unmounted cling stamps easily mount on a clear acrylic block, are easy to clean and allow you see exactly where you are stamping your image.

Savvy Stamps:

We have in 2 New Releases from Savvy! One release is called Winter Wonderland and the other release  is called Christmas Traditions. Savvy's style is clean, simple and beautiful. That’s why I have always loved Savvy stamps and I know you will too. Below, are some samples made with just a few of these stamps.

 

 

Reminders…………..

Fall Party October 28th

Don’t forget to Pre-Register for our Fall Party and Open Stamp Catalog Order night. Click here to read all the fun that we have in store.  :)

Halloween Card and Project Contest

La Carta Bella is hosting a Halloween Card and a Halloween Project Contest. There are very few restrictions. Basically, submit your most creative Halloween Card and/or Halloween Project. The Card contest will be judged separately from the Halloween Project Contest. There will be a winner selected for each category. You may use any stamps and supplies that you wish. We would prefer that you use stamps or supplies that were purchased in the store :) but are not limiting to only those items.

Submissions must be received by Saturday 10/24/2009. The winners in each category will receive a $25.00 Gift Certificate and  10% off their next purchase.

 

Christmas Cards -

For the Jesse Helms Nursing Center

Since the loss of my Daddy on 12/29/2007, the approaching holidays are a constant reminder of the deep sadness that I experienced and the void that was left. Since then, I have tried to keep his memory alive to continue to show how much unconditional love my family and I have for him.  With that goal, came the idea of collecting cards for the Jessie Helms Nursing Center. (To read the full story on the painful journey my family and I endured with my Dad and the inspiration behind this effort, click here.)

Last year was a wonderful yet surprising success since it was our first year. We had just enough cards for EVERY resident and EVERY staff member. Once again, a huge ‘Thank you’ to everyone that helped us reach this goal. We could not have done it without you. This year, we want to do it again but even bigger and better. Once again, I will be offering a 20% discount on your entire purchase with the donation of 5 or more handmade cards. The inside of the card can be blank and should be unsigned.

Join Us for a Fun Fall Party Wed - October 28th

Fall is in the air and with that comes the time for La Carta Bella’s 2nd Annual Fall Party!

Those who attended last year know what a wonderful time was had by all. At our 1st Annual Fall Party, we created 2 super cute Halloween Treat holders using our Scor-Pal and several fabulous Thanksgiving Day and Fall cards.

This year, we plan on doing it even bigger and better. With the help of some of LCB’s most talented and creative friends , we have planned some fantastic and versatile projects planned along with unique, wonderful Fall and Thanksgiving themed cards. The Projects and Cards that we have lined up are some of the most unique and creative ideas that we have ever offered!!! You will be amazed!!!  (Hint: One of the Projects planned is one that was praised by Dave Brethauer, owner of Memory Box , himself and was posted on Twitter!) The night will be packed full of stamping and cardmaking tips and tricks. This is the perfect opportunity for beginning and advanced stampers alike. There will definitely be something for everyone.

Tools we will use: Copics and Scor-Pal

For creating our projects and cards, we will be using Copic markers along with the ‘must have’ for every cardmaker……the Scor-pal. There will be 2 certified Copic Instructors on hand to answer your questions and to give you tips on how to get the most out of these markers. Have a Scor-Pal and not sure how to use it? Have you been contemplating purchasing a Scor-Pal but just not sure about making the investment? This will be a perfect opportunity to use our Copics and Scor-Pal while being able to ask questions and getting some valuable information on both.

Details:

Date:         Wednesday, October 28th

Time:        6:30 to 8:30

Place:        La Carta Bella

Cost:           2 Projects and 2 Cards $15.00 per person

                       3 Projects and 3 cards $20.00 per person

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This year, our projects and cards are better and more unique than ever before. Due to the time and cost involved in preparing for the projects and cards, we ask that you Pre-Register AND Pre-Pay. Your cooperation and understanding is greatly appreciated.

Deadline for registering is Sunday 10/25 or until all spaces are taken (whichever comes first).

What to bring:

Click here to find out what tools you should bring with you.

 

Open Catalog Stamp Ordering: Featuring New Stamp Companies at a Discount!

We are adding to the fun and excitement of our Fall Party, by allowing Open Stamp Catalog Ordering from NEW Stamp Companies. If you are not familiar with what this is, let me explain. We will have catalogs from several NEW stamp companies available for you to browse. You can go thru our catalogs, pick out what you want and we will order it for you! Now for the best part of all….any orders placed the night of the Fall Party will receive a 25% discount! All we ask is that you pay a deposit of 50% when you place your order and the remaining 50% when you pick your order up.  We will call you when your order arrives (usually within 1 week). If you are unable to come by the store to pick up your order, we are happy to ship it to you for little or no cost.  Don’t miss out on this opportunity get unique stamps that you can’t get anywhere else.

The following Stamp Companies will be offered:

• Unity Rubber Stamps
• Rubber Romance
• Lockhart Stamps
• American Art Stamp (Karen Stophler stick chicks)
• Lizzie Anne Designs
• Stamping Bella
• Memory Box
• AMuse
• Savvy
• Impress

What's New at La Carta Bella - Newsletter & Promotions for August 22nd

New Merchandise

Memory Box's What's in the Box 2009 is here. These stamps are truly works of art. To see a few card sample made with these wonderful stamps, click here.

Dave Brethauer, owner of Memory Box, will be at the store this weekend teaching 2 Classes Saturday August 22nd using Memory Box's newest Fall, Halloween, Winter, and Christmas stamps from this release. Dave is not only the owner and artist behind Memory Box stamps, but he is also the Author of Card Design - Rubber Stamping with Colored Pencils and Watercolors. His book has been a huge success due to his simple step by step instructions provided for each card sample in his book. Dave will be teaching some of the techniques that he outlines in his book. This is a rare opportunity to learn from such a talented artist. For detailed information on his classes, click here.

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New items on sale

We have tons of new items that are now on sale, including discontinued stamp lines (both clear and wood mounted) and other miscellaneous items.

Newly Consigned Stamps

We have gotten in more newly consigned stamps. Most of these stamps are brand new. Remember, the best way to get new stamps are to recycle your old ones. If you have stamps that you would like to recycle, stop by the store of click here for details on how our Stamp Consignment Program works.

Dave Brethauer - Owner of Memory Box - Teaches at La Carta Bella August 22nd & August 23rd

We have a VERY special opportunity of having Dave Brethauer, owner of Memory Box, come all the way from Washington to teach at La Carta Bella! Dave contacted me a couple of weeks ago and offered to come to the store and teach. I jumped at the opportunity. It took a week or so for Dave to work out the details but he was finally able to confirm the dates of Saturday, August 22nd & Sunday August 23rd. I am posting this early because I MUST KNOW WHO WILL COMMIT TO TAKING ONE OR BOTH OF THESE CLASSES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I'm sure you can understand why considering he is making this trip just for us!  :) Don't miss out on this opportunity to take a class from such a talented person as Dave. We have all love, admired and waited anxiously for Dave's new stamp images so let's show him how much we appreciate his work. Let's work hard to get these classes filled. Bring a friend and enjoy some fun and informative classes.

The classes are 2 hours long with a half hour to an hour between sessions - 16 people is probably max so that everyone gets some good attention. Class fees are $40 per class or $70 if you sign up for both. The Saturday Classes will be at 1:00pm and 4:00pm. The Sunday Classes will be at 2:00pm and 5:00pm.

Dave will provide colored pencils, watercolor pencils and brushes; however, if you are more comfortable using your own pencils, brushes, or paints, you can bring your own too. Dave does ask that you bring a paper trimmer and adhesive (strong double stick tape works well for the watercolor class).Below are some details on each class being offered:

Memory Box Colored Pencils

Come and learn about color, blending and shading while using Memory Box images and papers. Each student will make 5 cards using colored pencil techniques that will make you color like a pro. We'll put color to work in analogous and complementary colors schemes to really make your greeting cards stand out!

Memory Box Watercolor

This fun class teaches watercolor through watercolor paints and watercolor pencils. Learn the advantages of each watercolor media and get some helpful tips for applying watercolor to greeting cards. Try out different types of watercolor paper while learning washes and blending techniques. Each student will create 5 cards in an informative and supportive teaching style.

Dave will be using the New Fall and Christmas images from the What's in the Box Release which is scheduled for July.  He will use be using Prismacolor pencils for the colored pencil class and Faber Castell watercolor pencils. At this time, Dave has been teaching with Twinkling H2O's, but may have to switch to  a different product depending on what happens with this company. He will let me know a little more when it gets closer to the time.  Also in the watercolor class, Dave will be using 140 lb cold press and 140 lb hot press paper.

 

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Copic Marker Techniques Class - Saturday May 16th 1:00p to 3:00p

Kerri Carlino, Certified Copic Instructor, will be hosting a Copic Marker Technique Class. This class will address many of the fears that stampers have when it comes to using Copic Markers and will show how Copics are an essential tool to rubber stamping. We will show you just how easy it is to achieve exceptional results with these wonderful markers. We will also provide you with printed material to take home with you for referencing. After completion of this Class, you will be confident and comfortable using Copic Markers.

The Following are the Objectives to this Class:

• Show all the benefits and uses of Copics
• Removing the fear and mystery of using Copics
• Teaching and learning thru Demonstrations, Fielding Questions, and Hands on Practice/Mentoring Sessions.

SPECIAL NOTE: This is a TECHNIQUE Class. Since our focus is on Techniques, Demonstrations, and Hands on Practice/Mentoring Sessions, we will NOT be making any cards or projects. There is a lot of material that will be covered in this class; therefore, we feel that making cards or projects will consume valuable time that is needed for the Demonstrations and Hands on Practice/Mentoring.

Due to limited seating, YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER!

Here are the details:

When: Saturday, May 16th

Time: 1:00pm to 3:00

Cost: $25.00

Instructor:  Kerri Carlino

Upcoming Classes Thursday April 23rd & Saturday April 25th

Stamping Bella Desk Set, Gift Bag and Tag -  Thurs 4/23

Date:  Thursday 4/23

Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Desc:  This class will be using a Scor-Pal and Nestabilities to create a cute Stamping Bella Desk set complete with a note pad and pen. You will also be creating a small gift box and gift tag. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see the many uses of the Scor-Pal and Nestabilities.

Cost: $20.00 (Must Bring your Scor-Pal with you)

$27.00  - If you use our Scor-Pal

Note: If you use our Scor-Pal for the class but then decided to purchase a Scor-Pal on the night of class, you will receive a $7.00 credit and then allowed to purchase the Scor-Pal for just $30.00 regularly priced at $40.00

Instructor: Tracey Phillips

Note: The store will be open Thursday during this class so all are welcome to stop in a shop. Also, all Stamping Bella Unmounted Stamps will be 20% off.

Stamping Bella & Nestabilities Card Class - Saturday 4/25

Date:  Saturday 4/25

Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Desc:  This class will be using Nestabilities and Stamping Bella Unmounted rubber stamps to create 5 any occasion cards. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see the many uses of Nestabilities.

Cost: $20.00

Instructor: Peggy Gould

Note: All Stamping Bellas Unmounted Stamps will be discounted 20% off.

What to bring to Class? Contents of your Stamp Kit

When customers are signing up for Classes, may times, we are asked the following question; 'What should I bring to Class?'. So we have put together a small list of basic items that are needed:

• Scissors
• Adhesive
• Bone Folder
• Ruler
• Trimmer

Let us know if you have any questions. We are glad to help.