Merry Christmas

I did it!  I actually made Christmas Cards this year.  Now the trick is getting them addressed and posted in time.  I'd love to send each and every one of you a card, but this post will just have to do.  

I found the tree pattern in a craft book of my moms. Its basically a half circle folded on itself a couple times. I used prints from Crate Paper's Peppermint Collection!

I accented with red Pearl Pens from Viva Decor and tinsel from my stash of stuff!

Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Much love, 

Sonja

Happy Hanukkah!

Can I tell you a funny story?    This one has nothing to do with scrapbooking but it does involve the theme of today's layouts.  Yesterday I was at Trader Joe's and an older couple was arguing in the baked goods section about whether or not certain items were kosher.  It was getting to be a pretty heated discussion and everyone was backing away and giving them their space.  Finally the husband walks off in a huff and says, "Fine, let's just bring them a ham."  It was one of the funnier moments I've had at TJs!

Ok, back to scrapping....here's some Hanukkah inspiration for you for the first day of the Festival of Lights!  I loved layering the new Hanukkah paper from Karen Foster with other prints around the shop, including a navy houndstooth that is found on the reverse side of a My Mind's Eye print and a distressed solid from Crate Paper's Random collection.   The ruffle couldn't have been easier!  I added double stick tape along the perimeter of the paper and formed the ruffle by hand.  No sewing involved!  Love it!  Of course, you can't go wrong with torn or sanded edges.  

Be sure to set out some time to shop our Hanukkah selection, its the best one we've ever had! 

Sonja

Holiday Workshop Preview #1

The holidays are rapidly approaching!  Save the date to join us for our Holiday Workshop on Saturday, December 3rd from 10am - 4pm.  Here's a sneak peak at one of our projects, an Envelope Mini Album featuring the Peppermint Collection from Crate Paper for only $10

 

This mini album can be stuffed with 6x6 mini pages or make an interactive card for the holidays.  Fill the pockets with family photos, your favorite cookie recipe or craft idea and send it out with your Holiday greetings. 

Kits will be available on a first come, first serve basis during our workshop, or you can reserve yours in advance for $10. 

More previews to come!

Sonja

Christmas Cards with Alice

Last minute class just added for Tuesday, December 20th; 5-7pm!

***WARNING:  If you take this class you probably won't want to send these cards out for the holidays....that's how much you love them!***

Alice Carman has been sharing her card making talents with us over the last year and we LOVE her!  I'm sure it helps that she brings us freshly baked treats and passes our scrap goodies like candy!

These are her latest designs using the NEW Peppermint Collection from Crate Paper.  This collection is adorable and we have already sold out of many of their items!

Alice is teaching 2 class sessions

Sunday, November 13th &

Sunday, December 4th

2-5pm; $35

Spots will go quickly so be sure to reserve soon with cash or a check payable to Alice Carman.  Sorry, credit cards payments are not accepted for this class.  

If you think you will be interested in additional class kits (so you'll have a set to send and a set to keep) please let us know prior to the class so we can have one ready for you!

SUPPLY LIST

3D foam tape or dot

Fine tip scissors

Tape adhesive

Scor-tape/ high tacky tape (red tape is ok)

White/Brown/Silver chalk ink

White Pen

Paper poker

Sew Easy System (optional)

Needle and white thread (optional if you plan to sew using the sew easy system)