A Memory of Christmas Past . . .

I think it was last Christmas, my then 23-year-old daughter posed the question, "So what color is Parson Brown?"

"What???" was my response.

"You know . . . 'In the meadow, we can build a snowman, and pretend that he is 'parson brown.' . . . who would want any kind of a brown snowman, anyway?"

Realizing that we'd brought up our daughter in the "Presbyterian" tradition - she at 23 didn't know the term "Parson." But she'd grown up with a 64-color palette, and figured this must just be one shade of brown she hadn't yet heard of!

November Stamp of the Month Art #7

Art by Janice Hodgkin

Love the ribbon running down this card? It's our beautiful Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain, which comes in the bulk package of 5 yards for just $6.95. Item#Z1617. It's gorgeous fabric ribbon - such quality ribbon that ties easily into beautiful bows or knots.

November Stamp of the Month Art #6

Art by Elizabeth Hawley

Create a fun running border across a card or scrapbook page with the same stamp image. You could even stamp a border along a band of paper and wrap it around a gift for custom-made ribbon!

November Stamp of the Month Art #5

Art by Debi Gardner

These bold colors make a great 4th of July card. Just think of all the holidays you can highlight with this stamp set .......

November Stamp of the Month Art #4

Art by Darlys Recker

This is a stand-up card that props itself on the button embellishments! Would you like to learn how to make this type of easel-style card? Let me know - I can teach you in a workshop. :-)

Upcoming Soul Sessions

Here’s what’s on the schedule for my upcoming Close To My Heart classes:

Christmas Card Extravaganza
It’s time for our annual crafting festivities! Join me for cardmaking, hot spiced cider and shortbread . . . all to the tune of some lovely Christmas carols.

For just $20, you will make 4 different styles of cards, 5 of each. So you will leave with 20 completed cards. All materials are prepped and provided for you.

Four different cardmaking stations are set up for you to work at your own pace, taking a cider break whenever needed.

This fun workshop is offered 4 different times:

· Friday, Dec. 2 6pm
· Sat, Dec. 3 10am OR 3pm
· Sun, Dec. 4 2pm
Register by Thanksgiving! (Nov. 24)

Card Purse Workshop
This project makes a terrific gift. A purse-style holder contains 4 coordinating, classy cards!
Just $10 for this class, or it’s FREE if you place a $30 order that day.

Offered 2 different times:
Wednesday, Dec. 7 10am OR 6:30pm
Register by Dec. 4

Layout Workshop
Join us to make a 12 x 12 double page layout. Designed just for you, you will create this layout and take it home to add photos at your leisure.
$10 for the class, or FREE with a $30 order placed that night.

Tuesday, Dec. 13 6:30pm
Register by Dec.

November Stamp of the Month Art #3

Art by Cathy Stai

This card sports a band that slips off, so the folds can open. The circle on the September stamp is left open so you can add your own date, whether it be to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or a party date!