WELCOME to my blog! This is the place to see what class offerings I have. I am also a consultant for Close to my Heart, a company that offers stamping and scrapbooking supplies. Take a look at the products and specials they are currently offering.

I hope you find something of interest to you.

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

'TIS THE SEASON CHRISTMAS CARD WORKSHOP


It's time to start making Christmas cards, and Close to My Heart's 'Tis the Season papers and complements were the perfect staring point for this workshop.  I have created these 16 beautiful cards and hope you will enjoy creating them with me.

You can get this kit several ways.
  • If you are local to the Prescott Valley, AZ area, you can attend one of my workshops. (The dates and times listed later in this post.)
  • Not available on those dates, or you live out of town?  No problem!  I will put together a pre-stamped kit ready for you to assemble with photo instructions included.  Shipping can be added for an additional fee.
  • If you are a CTMH consultant and would like to use this workshop with your customers, you can purchase the Consultant Guide.  Check out the details later in this post.
These are the cards that you will make with this kit!
 Pine cones, gold foil accents, and traditional reds and greens.
 Black, white and red - not traditional colors, but very striking!
Red glitter letters and gold foil chipboard - simple but elegant cards!

Participants will make ONE of these cards, not both.
Limited by the designs in the paper pack!
Lots of paper patterns and more gold foil!
Beautiful stickers are used from the 'Tis the Season complements.
Stickers are accented with the gems and sparkles.
More of the candy cane stripes with the black and white snowflakes.
The cost for the workshop to create all 16 cards is based on how you receive it:
  • Attend a local workshop for $40
  • Have a pre-stamped kit prepared for $45
  • Add Priority USPS Mail shipping for $6.70 
  • CTMH consultants can receive the Consultant Guide for $12
Workshop dates are:
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Fee is $40
Classes meet at 9:30 a.m. in my craft studio in Prescott Valley, AZ
Email me at greetingsfromgail@gmail.com to register
Once you registration is confirmed, if you are unable to attend, I will prepare 
the pre-stamped kit for you and provide you with the photo instructions.

Here's the information if you would like to order the kit.
 Everything you need except adhesive and coloring medium is included in the kit.  You will receive:
  • 16 card bases and envelopes
  • all the 'Tis the Season papers and cardstock cut for creating 16 beautiful cards
  • all the sentiments stamped on cardstock, and extra pieces of cardstock for each card should you want to use a sentiment of your own
  • the 'Tis the Season complements - coordinating stickers and chipboard shapes
  • Bitty Sparkles, Red Enamel Gems and Gold Glitter Gems to embellish your cards
  • Candy Apple Red striped ribbon
  • 8-page PDF photo instruction document for assembling the cards plus added hints.  This document will be emailed to you. 
  • An optional red shimmer brush (CTMH #Z4223) was used on the samples shown.  This item can be added to your order if you wish for $6.30. 
  • Most of us have a foam adhesive we like to create dimension on our projects.  CTMH has a wonderful THIN 3-D foam that allows you to add several layers of foam on the card without the finished project being too thick to go through the mail. Several of the cards in this kit use multiple layers of foam. You can add the Thin 3-D Foam Dots to your order as well.  You will receive 128 small dots and 50 large dots, all 1mm thick for $5.15.   
If you are local, you can purchase the kit for $45 and pick it up.
Email me at greetingsfromgail@gmail.com to register and I will invoice you for payment.
 
If you are out of town, the kit will still cost $45, plus $6.70 for shipping.  
You can use the PayPal button below to add this kit and any add-on items to your cart.
 
CTMH Consultant Guide is available for $12 USD
This workshop uses a quarter of the 'Tis the Season paper pack, the coordinating complements, a little more than 3 sheets of cardstock in varying colors, and 16 card bases and envelopes.  Embellishments include 25" of candy apple red striped ribbon, 
half a pack (or less) each of bitty sparkles, gold glitter gems and red enamel gems.
 The electronic files that include the 9-page PDF cutting guide, 8-page PDF photo instructions for assembling the cards, consultant release form, 
and photos you can use to market the workshop to your customers.  
Use the PayPal button below to add the Consultant Kit. 
 Please leave a message with your PayPal order and include your  Consultant Website address, or email me at greetingsfromgail@gmail.com with that information.
 
Are you ready to order your kit?  
All prices listed include shipping fees where appropriate.  
Please be sure PayPal has your correct shipping address and email address so the kit and electronic instructions arrive safely!
 
Please email me at greetingsfromgail@gmail.com if you would like to order more than one kit so I can calculate shipping costs for you.  
Also, email me if you have any questions.  


'Tis the Season Christmas Card Workshop

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Fall Beauty with Grateful Heart

WOW!  I can't believe it's been nearly six months since I have posted here.  Life has been life.  With the Close to My Heart convention in June and my mom's health issues, I've been a little out of sync.  But I am back - and ready to share some of the beautiful papers and creations I've made with them.  I am so fortunate to be a consultant with Close to My Heart.  Their designers give us such gorgeous products to start our projects with - so let me share a few of them with you!


This card uses the Grateful Heart paper suite.  The large scallop stitched border and the small scallop stitched border both come from the new Decorative Borders Thin Cut Die set.  There are 10 dies in all - and I can't wait to play with the rest of them! 

The floral spray is from the October Stamp of the Month - Thanks & Giving, the same as the sentiment on the card on the right.  The sentiment for the other card is from the Boutique Cardmaking stamp set.
 This wonderful set - Thanks & Giving (S1810) - is only available during October.  It retails at $18.95, but with a product order of $50, you can have it for just $5!  Such a deal.



The Boutique Cardmaking (C1726) set is very versatile for sharing your thoughts with friends.
This set retails for $14.95.  This set will run through the length of the Holiday Expressions Catalog - the end of December.  But consider adding it to your purchase so you can get the great Stamp of the Month shown above!

Check these out on my Close to My Heart website
scrappingail.closetomyheart.com