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new class! “french country” recipe binder

hello!

i have a new class to introduce! “french country” recipe binder…

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in this class we will be deconstructing {a nice way of saying TEARING UP} a vintage book and transforming it into a recipe binder. and for those of you have taken my altered book classes before – this is NOTHING like my altered book classes! this is something totally NEW! 

so if you have a big stash of clipped recipes, or have been wanting to document some of your family’s favorite recipes, this class is for you! the binder can hold a TON of recipes, and you’ll have space to make comments or notes about the recipes too. there are 7 sections in the binder: appetizers, soups & salads, main dishes, side dishes, breads, desserts and beverages.

the “recipes” title piece on the cover, and the divider tabs were all designed and custom made for this project. they are made from a special, printable shrink film made by GRAFIX and have the feel of a matte clay when finished.

we’ll also be using some products from CLEARSNAP to embellish the binder. ColorBox Chalk Inks tint the shrink plastic pieces, the Jumbo Rollagraph and Jumbo Design Wheel, Watermark Ink and Top Boss Clear Embossing Powder will add a subtle pattern and dimension to the title pages that were also designed specially for this project. and Smooch Illuminate, that will add some glimmer and shine to the cover.

the class will be held at SCRAPBOOK N’ MORE in New Braunfels on saturday, june 8 from 1:30 to 5:00, cost is $35. space for this class is limited, so please sign up early if you are interested. you can sign up or get more information by calling Scrapbook n’ More at (830) 214-1690.

thanks!

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class info…

hello!

there was some confusion about the date for the PhotoFULL and Money $aving $ketches class at Stamp Antonio in May…

Stamp Antonio shows the date for the class as May 9 – which is NOT correct! they will be updating the info soon.

the correct date is MAY 2! so please mark your calendars accordingly so you don’t show up a WEEK LATE to the class!

i apologize for the confusion.

the PhotoFULL and Money $aving $ketches class at Scrapbook N’ More will be held on April 30.

on another note, i had one class kit left for the “in the garden” altered book class; it is for sale at Stamp Antonio. you can call them at 210-764-7900 to confirm it’s availability if you are interested.

AND… keep an eye out for info on my next project… MISCELLANY! coming soon!

thanks!

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“in the garden” altered book class…

there are still some spots left in my “in the garden” altered book class this sunday, april 14th…

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this book would make a wonderful mother’s day gift!

please call Stamp Antonio at 210-764-7900 to sign up or for more information.

thanks!

tami

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“IN THE GARDEN” altered book class…

the sample is finished and all the details are set!

here is a look at the newest book in my altered book series —- “in the garden”…

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and here are all the details:

date: sunday, april 14

time: 12 to 5

price: $65

extra info: no cancellations after april 11

description: next book in my series of altered books… whether you’ve taken one of my altered book classes before or not, you’ll enjoy learning new and unique techniques to transform a book from plain to fabulous! the book features inks and more from ClearSnap and beautiful papers from Graphic 45’s Secret Garden line. also included are TONS of embellishments: ribbons, trims, charms, findings, original vintage ephemera and embellishments custom created by ME just for YOU! this book, in it’s pretty pastels with feminine touches, can be used to display photos of your daughters, granddaughters, nieces, moms, grandmas, spring or easter photos, garden or nature photos or any other subject you like.

you can find the supply list for this class HERE.

please call Stamp Antonio at 210-764-7900 for more info or to sign up.

thanks!

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crop’n with tami class…

despite the info sent out by Stamp Antonio about the crop’n with tami class; there is no class scheduled for march :(

i had hoped, when i started this class at the first of the year, to be able to invest time and energy to “grow” this class. unfortunately, situations have changed and i find myself unable to do that.

i appreciate those of you who expressed interest in and who attended this class, and i apologize for having to pull the plug on it. i hope to maybe give it a try somewhere down the road.

thanks…

p.s.: secret garden altered book — DONE! waiting on finalizing the deets with Stamp Antonio – hopefully SOON!!!

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up late again…

i’m trying to finish up the altered book tonight, got the “base” almost done!

then the fun part — embellishing!

i made some more custom ephemera for the book using treasures from my stash…

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AND… i also designed and created some special embellies using some very inventive product from Grafix…

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here’s a few peeks…

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back to work!!!

tami

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work in progress…

it’s almost 6:30 AM and i’m just now getting ready to go nighty-nite!

i’ve been up working on the Secret Garden altered book; trying to think up some new designs for it.

i’ve got the cover cut, layered and laid out – all planned, but not glued yet…

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and i’m contemplating embellishing the back cover too…

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i was delighted to find that the order form and envelope were still tucked inside a vintage seed catalog from 1937 that i found…

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and i want to add more pieces that are visible from outside, like this charm…

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playing with this piece… trying to figure out how to make the most of its shape…

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and I created this piece using a vintage dictionary page and a page from the seed catalog, wonder where to put it…

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forgive the not so great photos; snapping pics and posting from my iPhone!

that’s it for now,i’ll try to post some more peeks as i work on finishing the book this weekend!

off to beddie-bye — FINALLY!

tami

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save the date!

save the date!!!

if you are interested in taking my Secret Garden Altered Book class, please pencil in sunday, april 14 from 12:00 to 5:00. class will be held at stamp antonio.

i’ve got the papers and have gathered all the “gardening supplies” to fill it! i’ve started working on the book and will be doing my best to finish the sample and have pics up early next week!

thanks for all the interest! please wait to call and sign up, as i’m working out the rest of the deets with stamp antonio. i’ll be posting all the info along with pics soon!

thanks again,
tami

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upcoming classes

hi!

first, i wanted to post that my TREND-mendous mini album class…

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is FULL, but still a week away. so if you are interested in this class, please call and get on the wait list in case someone needs to cancel. the class will be held from 1-5 on saturday, march 2 at scrapbook n’ more in new braunfels. cost is $35.

and… news on the Secret Garden mini album, i’ve been busy “digging” up some fun garden themed bits and pieces for the book. here’s some pics of a few things i’ve gotten recently…

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i’ve started planning out the book while awaiting G45′s shipment of the Secret Garden line. i’m hoping to set a date with Stamp Antonio so those of you who are interested in the book can “hold the date”. i’ll post more info as it is available.

thanks!

tami

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junque… junque and MORE junque!

i’ve been playing with some junque jewelry that i bought a few days ago – a HUGE stash of vintage rhinestone jewelry…

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i LOVE pawing through junque jewelry, you’ll never know what treasures you might find! and i found PLENTY of great bits and pieces! here are some of the jewelry pieces i made this weekend…

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i used a vintage sterling silver charm bracelet as a base, then made “charms” using broken bits off of earrings, pins and more.

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this piece started with a bracelet that my mom bought me in canton. i decided to bling it up by adding some charms to it. this bracelet is SO me — i hate to wear a watch and this one has FIVE of them — but NONE keep time! LOL!

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for this necklace, i used a rhinestone button as the centerpiece, then hung a broken link from a bracelet from it. the chain features some crystal beads from a necklace and two links from an old bracelet with pearls wired in. links taken from several necklaces create the chain.

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this one started with an old skirt pin; i strung together different bits and pieces along with a few onsie earrings.

i figured i better stop playing before i used up all the junque i bought! i had thought to incorporate them into some class projects!

i’ve also been on a buying spree to find some great bits and pieces for the Secret Garden altered book! here’s a few of my purchases, i don’t know yet if they will all end up in the book or not…

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i’m not done shopping or planning yet! i can’t wait to get my hands on the G45 Secret Garden papers so i can start working on the book!

tfl!

tami

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