For Love of Paper

Only 72 hours left to sign up for the Holiday Star Book Class

This little book measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" when closed. It has seven double pages making it perfect to showcase your favorite Christmas photos from years past or get ahead of the game and have your album ready and waiting for your precious 2010 holiday memories.

I already have plans to make several of these for Christmas gifts this year.

You only have until this Thursday to register for this class. You can take the class in person on Thursday, October 28th at 7 pm here in my home in Leander, TX or you can have a kit sent to you.

Click the link below to register.

Holiday Star Book Class $35

 

Holiday Star Book Kit $35 plus $5.10 shipping

Too Cute to Buzz on By

 

Looking to welcome spring into your home?

This welcome sign is too cute to buzz on by!

When the days begin to warm and the sun is shining spring is in the air.  What better way to welcome spring into your home than with a new handmade welcome sign.

 

Make your own at the Too Cute to Buzz on By Class. 

 

Saturday, March 21st from 9 am to Noon in my home. 

 

The class size is limited to ensure hands on personal instruction and ample time to complete your project.

 

Not only will you leave class with a beautiful handmade welcome sign to proudly display in your home you will also learn many valuable stamping techniques while completing your project. 

Learning new stamping techniques is a great way to get more use from your stamping supplies.  Here are a few techniques you’ll learn in this class; water coloring, ribbon dying and stamping with found objects.

 

This sign is so welcoming and happy it makes a terrific house warming, end of year teacher or Mother’s Day gift.  The accompanying top note card is perfect for turning this sign into a thoughtful handmade gift.  The only problem is once you’ve made this happy little sign you won’t want to give it away so you’ll also receive written step by step instructions with photos as part of your class.  These instructions also include a full supply list so you can have everything on hand and ready for gift making.

 

Call me at 512-259-5575 or email me at chris@forloveofpaper.com to reserve your seat today.  Prepayment is due by Saturday, March 14th and can be made by check or through Paypal.

Prepay by Saturday, March 7th and you’ll receive written instructions to make three more cards using the brand new Just Buzz on By Stamp Set. 

 

If you're not local you can purchase the instructions (sent via email) for only $15.95.  Just drop me an email and I'll send you a PayPal invoice right away.

 

 

Just Buzzin' By (set of 8) 113228 $27.95

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Bella Rose 12x12 Scrapbook Calendar Class & Kit

For the last three years I have created a 12x12 scrapbook calendar.  Though people really want to make scrapbook wall calendars they often shy away from it because of the time it takes to complete a layout for each month. 

Rather than complete twelve layouts I like to make one I really like that coordinates with the decor where I plan to hang my calendar.

I was inspired to create this years calendar layout when I saw a card posted on Laurie Schmidlin's blog months ago.  Her card featured a small envelope with butterflies and sqaures of patterned paper.  I remember seeing this card a couple months before the new catalog was due to be released so I just kept the idea in my head waiting to see what beautiful Designer Series Paper Stampin' Up! would come out with.  As soon as I saw the Bella Rose DSP this picture of my cousins baby, Olivia, came to mind. 

Everything just came together and viola this years calendar was born.

I wish I could be there to see the look on my cousin, Jennifer's, face when she receives this calendar in the mail.  She lives back home in Ohio.

These 12x12 calendars make awesome holiday gifts and it is definatley not too early to get started on gifts.

If you'd like to make your own Bella Rose Calendar sign up for my upcoming class or order the kit and have everything you need delivered right to your door.

Bella Rose 12x12 Scrapbook Calendar Class

Saturday, October 25th from 9am to Noon

Cost $25.00

Bella Rose 12x12 Scrapbook Calendar Kit-to-Go

While you will need a few tools everything will arrive pre-stamped.

Orders/payments must be received by Wednesday, October 15th.  Kits will be shipped priority mail no later than Monday, October 27th. 

Cost $30 plus $4.80 shipping

Please visit my Paypal Storefront to purchase your class or kit.

Kit Includes

• Preprinted Twelve Month 2009 Calendar
• Two 12x12 Close to Cocoa
• Two 12x12 Chocolate Chip
• Three 8 ½ x 11 Whisper White
• Three 8 ½ x 11 Pink Pirouette
• One 8 ½ x 11 Chocolate Chip (will have envelope liner traced out)
• Ten Designer Buttons
• Six Pewter Jumbo Eyelets
• Two Binder Rings
• 112” Chocolate Chip 5/8” Grosgrain Ribbon
• 90” Kiwi Satin Ribbon
• ¼ Package of Bella Rose DSP
• Two pieces of 12x12 Chipboard Backing
• Precut Mini Envelope with “Priceless” prestamped (you can fold the envelope inside out if you prefer to stamp something else on it).
• Six butterflies prestamped
• One sheet of 11x17 Grid Paper

You will have extra Designer Buttons and Bella Rose DSP to create other small projects.

Tools & Needed

·         Paper Trimmer

·         Scissors

·         Adhesives: SNAIL (or other tape runner), Temporary Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals and either Tombow Multipurpose Adhesive or Sticky Strip

·         Crop-a-dial

·         Mat Pack and paper piecer

·         Signo White Gel Pen

·         Scallop Edge Punch

·         Cutter Kit (distressing tool)

·         Sponge and/or Dauber

·         Close to Cocoa Classic Ink

You will also need a 6 ½ x 6 ½ Photo

Save gas, money and get a FREE class!

With the rising cost of gas and our ever busying schedules taking the time, money and effort to enjoy a stamp class is getting more and more difficult.  So what's a paper crafting addict to do?  Take a virtual class!

Beginning next month (July 08'), I will be offering eClasses. For a fee you will receive a .pdf tutorial complete with written instructions, step by step photos, extensive tool & supply lists, templates, and cutting & scoring diagrams to help you complete a custom designed project at your leisure, when it's convenient for you. 

I know the idea of taking virtual classes is still a bit new for everyone.  So to help everyone get acquainted with the idea I'm offering a FREE eClass.  Anyone who purchases the eScape Bundle (US customers only), through June 30th, will receive the eScape Mini Stationery Set eClass for FREE!

What is the eScape Bundle?

• Circle of Friendship Stamp Set
• Rose Red Classic Stamp Pad
• Very Vanilla 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
• Love Notes (10 of each color, Rose Red, Very Vanilla & Soft Sky, plus 30 Very Vanilla envelopes)

The retail cost of these four items is $40.10, but if you purchase them in the bundle you save 25% and pay only $30 plus tax & shipping and get a FREE eClass!

So how does it work?

• Click the Paypal Button below to submit your payment
• Your eScape Bundle will be shipped directly to you from Stampin' Up!
• Receive an email containing the link to the .pdf tutorial
• Take your eClass whenever You choose!

If your in need of more than the eScape Bundle call or email me to place your order today.