tami sanders * paper crafter

tami sanders is a paper crafter that teaches locally and does design work for a few companies…

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it’s been awhile…

hello!

i’ve been away for a lot longer than i had initially intended to be. problems with my vision kept me away for quite awhile, then other situations and circumstances delayed my return to my blog and work.

the good news? my vision is GREAT! better than it ever has been!

and i have been working, but have been spinning my wheels on choosing a direction for this blog and for my return to teaching.

i miss teaching, and i miss my students! although i’m not sure how many of you are still out there. i have a few ideas, but nothing concrete to share as of yet.

in the meantime, i would like to show you what i have been up to in the last year or so. i’d like to share some of the projects i’ve done while i get this blog updated and plans for teaching figured out.

i was very excited to be asked to design projects for GRAFIX to use on their new Computer Grafix packaging…

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all but the 3rd project in the grouping are mine. and you can find the photos and directions to make two of the projects  here:

Lavender Bath Salts Label

Popsicle Garland

i’d also like to share another recent project i designed for Grafix, this Retro Santa Clothespin Wreath…

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i’ve put together a Snapguide for it as well: Retro Santa

please keep an eye out for more projects and for a new, fresh look for my blog.

thanks!

tami

 

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photoFULL & money $aving $ketches classes

hello,

sorry i have been MIA for awhile…

i have been contemplating the fate of my monthly classes: photoFULL & money $aving $ketches classes…

overall regular attendance is down for both of these classes, although i have some VERY FAITHFUL followers who have been taking one or both of these classes for YEARS.

the decision to end anything is never easy, but after lots and lots of thought, i have decided to discontinue both these monthly classes.

i don’t know yet if i will offer any other type of monthly class.

i am having some trouble with my vision and have been for awhile. i am going to have some minor surgery done in february to help. knowing that it will take a bit of time to get the procedure and new glasses taken care of did figure into the decision a bit.

i TRULY APPRECIATE all of you who have taken these classes over the years and especially those of you who have stuck with me month after month and year after year.


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{girlfriends} altered book class

hello!

just a reminder about my {girlfriends} altered book class this saturday. if you are looking for a unique gift for your bestie – or besties, then consider taking this class!

there is a place for pics of you and your pals on your adventures as well as spots for journaling and pockets to tuck away mementos.

here is the sample book…

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and here are some shots of the details…

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and here are the class deets…

{girlfriends} altered book class

november 12

1:00 to 6:00

$65

 

if you have been wanting to try one of my book classes, this is a GREAT one to start with! and if you have a teen daughter who likes to craft, this might be a fun class for you both to take.

the book contains lots of treasures and trinkets as usual; i was able to pull out all my best “girlie” embellies!

if you can’t make the class, but would still like to make the book, you can sign up for a kit. you can also sign up for additional kits if you would like to make more than one book.

HERE IS THE SUPPLY LIST FOR THE CLASS: Zip Dry and or 3-in-1 Glue, scissors, trimmer, tiny tim stapler, black fine point pen and black permanent pen, 3D pop dots, ColorBox Chalk Inks: Rouge, Popcorn, Ice Jade, Aquamarine, Warm Red and Rose Coral.

thanks for the continued interest in these books!


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happy halloween!

hello!

i have a halloween project that i would like to share with you! i know, i know it’s been a LONG time since i just shared a project, and i didn’t have much time to whip something up today. BUT — this project literally took about 15 minutes from beginning to end!

i love all things vintage, and that includes old halloween and those fabulous monsters featured in the classic horror films from the 50’s and before. dracula, frankenstein, the werewolf, the mummy creature from the black lagoon… and MORE.

so while perusing the aisles of my local dollar store, i happened to spot halloween colored candles in plain glass holders. i thought it would be great to add some halloween graphics to the outside of the holders to dress them up.

so i searched on the web and found some images from those films that i wanted to use and copied them into a word document. i adjusted the size of the images to fit on the front of the candle holders…

halloween-candles-print

then i printed them out on a sheet of Computer Grafix Clear Adhesive Backed Ink Jet Film from GRAFIX. i LOVE this product! you can print on it, draw on it, stamp on it – as long as you are using a permanent ink you are good to go! you are basically creating a clear sticker to put on whatever it is that you want to embellish. the film also comes without the adhesive backing and in a matte white finish. but for this project the clear is perfect!

i cut out the designs, peeled off the backings and put them on the candles, take a look…

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quick and easy! and i think they look fun! a great way to add a bit of “retro” to your halloween decor.

and here is what they look like all lit up in the dark…

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frankenstien was a little hard to photograph! but i REALLY liked how dracula came out! take a look…

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you can experiment with the brightness and contrast of your images to get them just right. a lot depends on the color of your candle. the lighter colors worked best i think.

this would be a great way to embellish candles for other occasions as well: holidays, birthdays, weddings…

and it is SO QUICK and EASY to do! you could print full pages of multiple images if you need large quanties of candles.

but picture this technique on other items as well, like picture frames, mirrors, notebooks, really anything that needs a little dress up.

hope you enjoyed and have a sPOoKy Halloween!


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{girlfriends} altered book class

hello!

at LONG LAST the sample book for my {girlfriends} altered book class is DONE!

i apologize for the delay in getting this book DONE! i usually allow at least a month for sign ups, for this class there are just TWO WEEKS!

so IF you are interested in this class PLEASE call scrapbook n’ more and sign up! susan and i will be evaluating how many student to prep for, therefore how much paper to purchase, so EARLY sign ups will REALLY help me. and once the supplies are ordered, we are locked into a set number of spots for the class.

so without further ado… here is the sample book…

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and here are some shots of the details…

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and here are the class deets…

{girlfriends} altered book class

november 12

1:00 to 6:00

$65

i am hoping that the theme will appeal… it is a departure from my usual themed books.

i think this book would make a fabulous gift for your bestie{s} – christmas is coming soon – hint hint! it would also be a great way to display pics and memorabilia from some of your BFF adventures.

if you have been wanting to try one of my book classes, this is a GREAT one to start with! and if you have a teen daughter who likes to craft, this might be a fun class for you both to take.

the book contains lots of treasures and trinkets as usual; i was able to pull out all my best “girlie” embellies!

if you can’t make the class, but would still like to make the book, you can sign up for a kit. you can also sign up for additional kits if you would like to make more than one book.

i’ll be posting the class supply list in the next day or so, so please check back.

thanks for the continued interest in these books!


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upcoming classes…

hello!

i will be teaching the photoFULL and money $aving $ketches classes for october and november. we’ll have to see after that! we have had some new students join, which is great. i’d like to keep this series going IF there is enough CONSISTENT interest.

i’ll be teaching both classes at Scrapbook n’ More tomorrow, tuesday, 10/25 from 10:30 to 1:30.

another upcoming class is the {girlfriends} altered book class, scheduled for saturday, november 12 from 1:00 to 6:00. this will be a departure from my usual “holiday themed” altered books. i could not resist doing something with the new FABULOUS line by Authentique…

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this book will be a great way to celebrate the friendships in your life. keep it to stash and display pics and treasures from time spent with your “besties”. or make one as a gift for a very special friend {think ahead to christmas! hint hint!} i can’t wait to pull out of the frilly, blingy junque in my stash to use to embellish this book! i hope to have the sample book done soon – but it’s not quite ready yet. i got derailed by a nasty “bug” and got a bit more behind than usual :(

Scrapbook n’ More is already taking sign ups for the class, so if you want to go ahead and reserve your space, please DO SO! here are the deets as i know them right now, i’ll be adding info and the supply list as i have it…

{girlfriends} altered book class

november 12

1:00 to 6:00

$65

that’s what i’ve got for you as of right now! please feel free to use the contact form at the top of the page to ask any questions you may have.

thanks!


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{all in the family} altered book class

 

after a LONG wait, the date for the {all in the family} altered book class is RAPIDLY APPROACHING!

if you haven’t signed up yet, please take a look at the pics here, or stop by the scrapbook n’ more and check out the sample book up close and personal.

here are pics of the book…

album collage

detail Collage

i added some NEW! elements to this book including file cabinet “drawers” on the side of the book that REALLY open and a mini “journal” that is part of the book and can be opened.

also, in addition to all the little treasures and trinkets i add, we’ll be using some REAL vintage office products in the class as well, like this old, huge, 30 pound dymo label maker…

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you’ll use it to create your own custom label to use in the book…

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you can also select a custom date and use this vintage “received” stamp to add an accent to a folder in your. the “confidential” stamp on the front of the folder is also from a vintage stamp…

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i’ve also created some custom printables using vintage ephemera like the vintage photo folder on the front cover, old dictionary pages, a family tree and a family records page.

here are the details:

date: saturday, august 20

time: 12:00 to 5:00

cost:$68

supply list: CLICK HERE

if you are interested in this class, please call Scrapbook N’ More to sign up or to request more information {830} 214-1690.

thanks!


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wrap up {by the sea}

 

well the Heirloom Productions Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival is all over. it was a small show vendor-wise, but shoppers seemed abundant and lots stayed for crops and classes. my make & take table was BUZZING saturday; i was busy the whole time.

we made a tag using stamps from Paper Wings Productions and ColorBox Archival Dye Inks from Clearsnap…

make & take

it would be nice to have a show in the area since CKC san marcos is no more :(

we had a great time satuday in the class, spritzing, stamping and getting inky!

here’s what we made…

by the sea class collage

and here’s some pics of the gals hard at work on their projects…

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i forgot to take pics of the class today, but we got just as messy!

special thanks to Paper Wings Productions, Clearsnap and Beacon Adhesives for sponsoring the class.

tami