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A Few Rules for Classes!!!

*Please bring a basic tool kit to all classes.
(scissors, adhesive and paper trimmer)
Don't forget to check your class supply list.

*To reserve your space in class you must make a 50% deposit to hold your space.
Balance due one week before the class.
Payment may be made at Paper Tales or over the phone with your credit card.

Advance deposit could make the difference between holding or canceling a class by ensuring we have enough attendees!

**Some class fees are non-refundable and if you have paid and cannot attend, you will receive a kit. Non-refundable classes are noted with *non-refundable*

*For all other classes there is no refund of a class fee for
cancellation with less than 72 hours notice before the class begins.
If your space can be resold we will then give you a refund.
Instructors prepare for classes and still must be paid
when you cancel with short notice.

*If Paper Tales cancels a class we will issue you a full refund.

Thank you for helping us to make our classes so great!!!

A) Unibind Mini Book with Randi

May 17, Friday 4-6:30 pm $32

B) Plush Ballerina Bunny with Val

May 18, Saturday 2-5 pm $45
Create the sweetest plush bunny for yourself or to gift to your favorite bunny honey! You will learn flat needle felting techniques, do some basic embroidery and learn how to build a plush bunny character from start to finish...all the way down to that cute bunny tail! Your class fee will include all the materials to make one bunny. Do not worry if you can't sew, Val will help you. :o)

Supply list: small sharp scissors and needle felting tools (fine needle felting needles, a pink pen style needle felting tool, and a brush style or foam mat) You can purchase tools on the day of the class for a discounted price!

Val's blog: http://valsartstudio.blogspot.com/

C) Faux Cupcakes with Karin

May 26, Sunday 11 am-1 pm $35
*Stand not included in class*
Now you can have your cupcake...and no calories! Join Karin as she shows you how to make faux cupcakes and calorie free "buttercream" frosting. You will make one medium cupcake and two small cupcakes in a variety of color "flavor" choices.

Karin's blog: http://www.creativechaos.typepad.com

D) Project Life Page with Randi

May 24, Friday 4:30-6:30 pm $15

E) Decorated Jar & Rings with Randi

May 25, Saturday 12-2 pm $28

F) Hoarders Mini Album with Karin

May 25, Saturday 4-7 pm $25
Join Karin for a hybrid class/crop that moves your scrapbook paper and trims out from the dark recesses of the closet and into an amazing project. We are going to use our stash of favorite papers (you know, the ones you’ve been saving for that special occasion/dream project/one of a kind masterpiece) to create a mini album. We will put it together using your favorite papers, trims and embellishments.

Karin will provide everything you need to make the cover (with the exception the porcelain initial charm which you can purchase separately). You will also receive the chipboard for the cover and back, chipboard for the banner, twine, acrylic overlay to make pocket, flower on pocket, burlap trim, tag, glassine bag, journaling die cuts, and “inspire” tag. The stamps will be available for your use.
We will also work with paint and do some sewing on paper.

You bring your favorite papers, embellishments, trims, ribbons and letter stickers. Other suggested items to bring are washi tape, journal tags.

Karin's blog: http://www.creativechaos.typepad.com

G) Fabric Wrapped Birdcage with Michelle

June 1, Saturday 3:30-6 pm $38
You will use fabric strip colors of your choice to wrap a wire birdcage form. There are embellishment options of bunting, bows, flowers and more. Of course you will receive a bird to go on the swing!

H) A Happy Journal with Amy Tan

June 15, Saturday 10 am-12 pm $55
Create a fun mini album using Amy Tangerine's newest line "Yes, Please" and a simple binding technique. You'll use the materials to put together "A Happy Journal". Amy will have a selection of fun washi tapes to help you embellish this fun little mini book.
Please bring your basic kit (scissors, paper trimmer, adhesive, liquid glue, etc) along with a paper distresser, black ink for stamping, and a small paintbrush.
Feel free to bring a bunch of photos (no larger than 4x6) that make you happy to fill the book. Packed with fun techniques and a bit of stitching, the kit comes with plenty of supplies for future projects.

Amy's blog: http://www.amytangerine.com/blog

I) Project Life with Amy Tan & Kelly Purkey

June 15, Saturday 12:30-3:30 pm $80
Together with Amy and KP, we'll be putting together a 2 page spread for your 12x12 Project Life album using the beautiful new Lucky Charm line from Dear Lizzy. Be ready to get inky as we'll be using some Kelly Purkey stamps to help finish up the spread with fun stamped details. With Amy, we'll be creating a spread with a layout on one side and a pocket side on the other. (Four total pages, one 12X12 scrapbook page and three project life photo pocket pages!!!)

Please bring your basic kit (scissors, paper trimmer, adhesive, liquid glue, etc) along with a paper distresser, black ink for stamping, paper piercer, healing mat, craft knife and a small paintbrush.

Amy Tan: http://www.amytangerine.com/blog
Kelly Purkey: http://www.kellypurkey.com

J) Right Here Album with Kelly Purkey

June 15, Saturday 3:30-5:30 pm $45
Create a cute 5x5 album with the help of Maggie Holmes' Crate Paper line. Together we'll put together the inside pages using mist, stencils and a lot of Kelly Purkey stamps. You'll leave with an album ready to be filled with photos or memorabilia.

K) Paperclay Mermaid with Jenny Hernandez

July 7, Sunday 11:30 am-4:30 pm $70
(with a 1/2 hour break from 1:30-2:15 pm)
Join us for a fantastic afternoon creating an adorable little mermaid out of Creative Paperclay. In the interest of time, a pre-sculpted head and arms will be provided at the start of class. During the class, we will sculpt her torso, fin, hair and wand. We will then paint and add all the finishing details to her in class.

Class fee includes all materials, but if you have particular paints and paintbrushes or embellishments you want to use, please bring them!

L) Memory Collector Configuration Book with Debby Schuh

July 19, Friday 6-9 pm $70
We are all “collectors of memories” and “dreamers of dreams,” aren’t we? In this delightful class Debby will show you step by step how to transform Tim Holtz’s new Configuration Book into a darling “suitcase” where you can keep treasured mementos and record the stories of the special moments that you want to remember.
Your kit will contain a variety of papers to customize the look of your 12” x 9” suitcase. The sample shows a vibrant color choice in the lively “Liberty” fabric style, but there are other prints in your kit to choose from that are more subdued, if that is your preference. Inside your suitcase, the choices are practically limitless! You can customize the arrangement of the boxes inside your case, personalize the trinkets you place in each section, and choose the papers that you will feature in the removable album we’ll make for inside our case. We will even make a second darling little album out of windowed envelopes – it’s so cute! Each will person receive a full 10 yard roll of washi tape to frame the edges of your case as well as other products from the Maggie Holmes collection from American Crafts, the Basic Grey Mint Julep collection, and more from 9 different companies.

Student Supply List: Please bring the following items to class… 12” paper trimmer, pencil, ruler, scoring tool, scissors, strong ½” tape adhesive, regular tape runner adhesive, Crop a Dile, Distress Ink – Vintage Photo, ink blending tool, non-stick craft mat, sanding tool, foam squares, Glossy Accents or other strong liquid adhesive, rub-on tool or popsicle stick, and a favorite charm to hang is one little section of your “suitcase.”

Debby's blog: http://debbyschuh.typepad.com

M) Little Me with Debby Schuh

July 20, Saturday 10 am-1 pm $60
If you could go back in time and give advice to the little girl you once were, what would you tell her? What stories from your life would help her know that things were going to be all right in the end (and if it’s not all right, then it’s not the end – love that line from The Best Marigold Hotel movie!) What advice would you give her? What insights could you share? This nostalgic little journal will be a special place to keep those thoughts and stories.
Using a Tim Holtz Worn Book cover and ring binder with the gorgeous Trousseau Collection from 7gypsies, we’ll make pages and pockets and even our own vintage-looking papers to fill our 4” x 7” journals. A photo of you as a little girl will be featured on the cover of your book and will remind you to appreciate the woman you have become.
Of course, the album can be used for anything you’d like – It would make a lovely wedding album or any pretty pictures you’d like to use. It would also be a perfect gift for someone special!

Student Supply List: Please bring the following items to class… 12” paper trimmer, pencil, ruler, scoring tool, scissors, strong tape adhesive, regular tape runner adhesive, Crop a Dile, Distress Ink – Vintage Photo, ink blending tool, non-stick craft mat, sanding tool, a special small button – about ½” or less - if you have one - to use on the front cover of the album, a picture of yourself as a child for the oval frame opening which is 1 ½” x 2 ½” (other pictures will be available to use), foam squares, Glossy Accents or glue dots, scallop scissors or border punch.

Debby's blog: http://debbyschuh.typepad.com

N) California Keepsake Album with Debby Schuh

July 20, Saturday 2:30-5:30 pm $75
(Photo is showing Texas album as a sample until we have a photo!)
I am bringing a very special class, designed just for you Californians, to you! You will create a beautiful California Keepsake album that is perfect for all your photos and memorabilia of the Golden State. Using a fabulous screen-printed and embroidered California tea towel, we’ll make a 10 ½” x 10” album full of pockets and pages and textures that will house all your favorite photos and memories of our great state. Your kit will be filled (to overflowing!!) with products and choices for you to use as you assemble your album in class. You’ll have a huge amount of product leftover to add to your album through the years. This one of a kind album makes a wonderful gift for yourself or someone special.

This is a custom, limited edition class – I am making a very limited number of kits. If you cannot attend class that day, the kit will contain the directions with color photos to follow to do the kit on your own.

Student supply list: Please bring the following items to class… 12” paper trimmer, pencil, ruler, scoring tool, scissors to cut fabric and paper, strong tape adhesive, regular tape runner adhesive, Crop a Dile, Distress Ink – Vintage Photo, ink blending tool, non-stick craft mat, sanding tool.