I have some fantastic Holiday gift ideas for you.
On November 14th at the Vegas Hotel, I'll be offering these class projects. If you live locally (here in Minot, North Dakota) I hope you can attend.
There will also be tables set up for those who just want to come & do their own projects, but please RSVP so I can hold a spot for you.
****If I get enough interest I will also offer these projects on Saturday, December 5th here at my home.
1. The first one is very special to me - I call it Pat's Advent Envelope book.
This is just like the book I received from my friend Pat last year for Christmas. It had a little gift tucked inside each envelope - for 25 days I could open a fun little surprise! Very, very special - I looked forward to seeing just what she put in each envelope. I didn't cheat ... really, not once!
When empty the book is fairly thin, about 3 inches - but with 25 gifts inside it can be pretty darn fat! The accordian binding makes this possible. I plan to tuck gift cards, packs of gum, chocolate of course!, greeting cards, special photos, cocoa & tea bags, & more. It will be a blast to fill!
I think this is such a special way to show someone you care.
This class costs $12 & will be offered at 10 am. Space is limited so sign up ASAP!
2. Name Frames!
This frame has a Holiday theme, but I think it'll be fun to have you create your own with colors you prefer. I will have lots of assorted Designer paper & ribbons available to personalize your frame. I also will have sheets of wood veneer - think of how amazing these letters would look done in beautiful wood tones!
Or how about last names, baby/kids names, or a 'Welcome' like the one I did for a friend here:
The Name Frame class is also limited to the # of frames I have already purchased.
Class is at 11 am & costs $12.
3. A unique Pop-up Tree in a box!
You can add photos on the squares for a treasured keepsake. It's quite large - about 6" square.
This class is $10 & there will be an assortment of Christmas papers for you to pick from to personalize your own Pop-up Tree in a Box.
This class is scheduled at 1 pm on the 14th.
4. Memo Board
The final item is a memo board I did as a swap for the Bermuda Cruise. I think this would make a perfect gift for anyone - young or old. It's cute & useful! It's quite easy & once you make one, you'll want to create more.
It's about 12" square & can hang from a hook or you could leave the ribbon off & place magnets on the back to put on your fridge.
This project class is at 2 pm & costs $12. It includes everything you see here - the tear-off calendar, notepad & pen & the cork board with clear marble stick pins.
It's adorable if I do say so myself!
For those that prefer die-cut letters, we now have that option for the title too!
To RSVP for any of these projects, please send payment to me by November 6th to reserve your spot, indicating which projects you plan to make.Remember these projects are limited to supplies on hand, so get back to me quickly to save one for yourself.
I love every single one of your classes . . . can I take them all? . . . wish we lived closer!
Kay
Posted by: Kay Kalthoff | November 05, 2009 at 11:48 AM
To make the Memo board I cut down large piece of foam board into 11" squares. You can find those at your local hobby store.
I adhered a 12" piece of DSP to that folding over the edges.
The cork was from those cork tiles - about 1/4" thick. My husband used his band saw to cut them into 1/4 circles for me.
Posted by: LeeAnn Greff | November 03, 2009 at 01:55 PM
Can you share what some of the materials for your Memo board and where you purchased the board? I would like to make one for my nieces but I love the ribbon and size of your memo board.
MICHELle
Posted by: Michelle | November 03, 2009 at 01:23 PM
OMG...I read Vegas hotel and got all excited. I live in the Las Vegas area. Can't quite make it to Minot, ND...but would if I could!
Posted by: Barbara V | October 30, 2009 at 08:15 PM
Oh, I wish i could come to your workshop!
Georgia is just too far away from you!
Thanks for sharing and giving us inspriation!
Maryellen
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Posted by: Maryellen Webber | October 30, 2009 at 10:24 AM
My goodness, what beautiful gift projects!!! Your work is always superb! Thanks so much for taking the time to share all your wonderful creations, Lee Anne!
Chris in Calgary, AB Canada
Posted by: Chris Hnatiuk | October 30, 2009 at 12:59 AM