New Hero Arts Summer 2010 Stamps!

Sorry for the delay in posting...we've got lots to share this week. First up, the new Summer Stamps from Hero Arts!

Introducing....new acrylic stamps!






















































The stamps used in the Technique video that was posted below is from the Sew Stylish line...come and get it while supplies last! The Tim Holtz distress pads used are also available and in stock now! Two convenient ways to shop..visit us on the rooftop of Kahala Mall, above Carl's Jr. Or shop in the comfort of your own home by visiting us online.

Hero Arts Sneak Peak + Technique Video

Hero Arts is releasing some amazing stamps for Summer 2010! Here is a Sneak Peak at two of my favorites that will be available at Pineapple Cove soon!

In this video, not only will you see two of the new stamps being released, you'll learn some amazing techniques on Masking and Distressing using Tim Holtz Distress Inks! Don't forget, these ink pads are available at Pineapple Cove now, either in-store or ONLINE. Enjoy the video! Can't wait to show you all the wonderful stamps that will be released on June 1st!

Copic Hair Coloring Class

This past Saturday, Claudette was here at Pineapple Cove teaching a Copic Class on coloring black hair. We had two sessions with a small class size so that everyone was able to see and follow along. We had so much fun, I forgot to grab my camera to take some photos. Sorry!

We used Stella from The Greeting Farm as our sample subject and I have to say, everyone on their 1st try colored amazingly! It was so much fun, we'll be repeating the Copic Hair class in June and adding a Flower & Foliage class for our next series.

Thanks to everyone who attended, hope you had as much fun as we did!

I wanted to share a project from Norma who attended the class. She doesn't have a blog...maybe we'll be able to convince her to start one *hint, hint*. Look at her amazing coloring! She went home right after the class and worked on this altered Easel Card.


















Can you say AMAZING? I just LOVE the way she placed the highlights in the hair of the 3 TGF girls. You did an AWESOME job coloring Norma!!!

I'll keep you all posted of the upcoming Copic classes as we firm up dates & times.

New Arrivals!

Two new collections by Reminisce: Fairy Tales & The Wild

In addition - Max & Whiskers by Basic Grey!

Tim Holtz Design Ruler

This is THE BEST all-in-one ruler that I've come across - check out the video below and decide for yourself. Definatley a must tool for your stash.

New Arrivals!

We just got a shipment of goodies in! Too many to photograph, so I'll list some here and I'll be posting tutorials throughout the week.

• New C.C. Design Stamps for May as well as re-stock of old favorites
• Basic Gray Paper Pads
• Cosmo Cricket Paper Pads
• Lots of cool tools both new & re-stock (Tim Holtz Design Ruler, Precision Tweezers, Basic Grey File Set & More)
• Tim Holtz Distress Inks
• Martha Score Board back in stock
• Cuttlebug Embossing folders back in stock
• Grundgepaper!

and more....!

Next week, we've got new paper collections from Reminisce, Doodlebug & Basic Grey arriving.

Tea Lights & Mini Composition Books

I had a crafting play date today with Kim, Claudette & Leslie - we had a blast talking story, crafting & enjoying some lunch. It's been a while since I got to actually "play", so it was a very nice break from work.
















Claudette taught us how to make the adorable tea light cakes she learned from one of Teri's tutorials. Thanks Teri for such an adorable and "outside of the box" project!! These cakes are so quick and easy to make. I can think of SO many possibilities for Bridal Showers, Birthday Parties, Anniversaries...really any occasion.
















Leslie was so kind to give us these adorable plastic containers that fit the tea cakes perfectly!! Another option would be to create a cute little cake box to house the tea cake. If you are interested in the containers, they will be available for purchase from Pineapple Cove. We also have a few die cut options in the store for making boxes that would fit these cakes nicely.

Another project we worked on were mini composition books. Leslie made the one on the right and I made the one on the left. The cute labels are from Papertrey Inks' Take a Note stamp set. I fell in LOVE with this set and will have to go get me one now.

The books were super quick and easy to make. I'm going to use mine for my To Do list that I carry in my purse, so I didn't want to put too many embellishments on it that could fall off. As a sealer, I put a thin layer of mod podge so that it can withstand the wear & tear of going in and out of my black hole.


















It was a very productive, fun and exciting day for me to be able to craft with the girls. Claudette made us all some delicious Black and White cookies! Leslie gave us all a bag of her Really Yummy Snack Mix. I can't wait to open my bag as I drive home tonight. And Kim brought along her adorable little guy Jonathan, who didn't make a peep the whole time we giggled & crafted. Best baby ever!!! Thanks girls for such a wonderful and fun day! I can't wait until next time!!