Making this season a handmade holiday!I remember the day clearly… 9 years ago I wanted to do something to cut down the cost of my wedding, so I decided to make my own Thank You cards. I was still working as a TV Journalist and emceed an asian pacific islander day. My nice husband took it in his hands to sell all of the made up thank you’s… and he did! I felt like a millionaire. A light went on in my head and on the week-ends I would moonlight and sell my creations at local craft shows during the fall months. I was hooked. I couldn’t stop making cards after a long day of work—a sort of stress reliever. I had more fun making cards and invitations for people than getting a regular paycheck by chasing wanted felons. My dream was realized once my son was born and decided to open up a paper boutique. Craft shows were the key to my new career move. I love quality handmade crafts and the work that goes into them. This is why I am sponsoring our first handmade holiday craft show here at the Town and Country Village shopping center. Please see all of the cool crafty goodness from local artisans as they showcase their handmade goodies. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities.

Saturday, November 14th 9 a.m.–5 p.m. We’re hoping this will become an annual event. Please tell your friends! We also have other exciting events at the Paper Garden. In October, welcome back designer and creator Dave Brethauer from Memory Box. Make your cards come alive with watercolor and colored pen-cils! Be the first to see all the winter stamps with Dave’s trunk show! In November take a class with Kodomo Inc. guest instructor Stephanie Sheets. She will amaze you with origami boxes and handmade gifts. At The Paper Garden Boutique we help in every way we can donating paper, gifts and classes, but everyone can help anytime they shop at our store. Just say “no” to a bag when you purchase something… we will donate 10 cents for small and medium bags that you decline and 25 cents for large bags. If everyone pitches in, we’ll have a big check for a local charity because the Paper Garden will match the funds! All of us here at the Paper Garden thank you for your continued support and coming to our store… we wish you the a safe and wonderful holiday!

Stephanie Nishikawa-Yee, owner, The Paper Garden boutique

Volume 14 | October–December, 2009

Town & Country Village2601 El Paseo LaneSacramento, CA 95821

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October 2009Free make and takes 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Receive 10% off the storeTuesday, October 6thSaturday, October 10thFriday, October 30th

**Sidewalk sale Friday, July 31st-August 2nd***Closed for Independence Day, July 4th, 2009

Dave Brethauer, Designer and Creator of Memory Box Inc.Please join the owner himself Dave Brethauer for a special 3 day event filled with free make and takes and classes. Classes are $45 each, take 2 more classes and for $40 each. For all guest designer classes please bring your own pencil, double stick adhesive and scissors. Friday, October 2nd 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Dave’s Winter Trunk Show freeBe the first to see Dave Brethauer’s winter line of stamps and papers. Dave will also lead a fun make and take. Come meet and greet one of the most popular designers in the rubber world! Saturday, October 3rd 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Memory Box Holiday $45 Make several cards using the latest and greatest stamps from Dave’s new winter line! Saturday, October 3rd 1 p.m.–3 p.m.Colored Pencils $45Learn new ways to make your cards come alive! Using colored pencil strokes and blending techniques. Saturday, October 3rd 4 p.m.–6 p.m.Watercolor Techniques $45Be just like Picasso and learn new ways to watercolor your beautiful creations! Saturday, October 3rd 6 p.m.–8 p.m.Memory Box Holiday $45 Make several cards using the latest and greatest stamps from Dave’s new winter line! Sunday, October 4th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Memory Box Holiday $45 Make several cards using the latest and greatest stamps from Dave’s new winter line!

Sunday, October 4th 1 p.m.–3 p.m.Colored Pencils $45Learn new ways to make your cards come alive! Using colored pencil strokes and blending techniques. Sunday, October 4th 4 p.m.–6 p.m.Watercolor Techniques $45Be just like Picasso and learn new ways to watercolor your beautiful creations! Sunday, October 4th 6 p.m.–8 p.m.Memory Box Holiday $45 Make several cards using the latest and greatest stamps from Dave’s new winter line!

Friday, October 9th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Simple Halloween Cards and Treat Holders $35Create boo-tiful halloween cards and make some sugar filled treat holders that will sure to make those trick or treaters say... SWWWWWEEEEET! Friday, October 9th 6 p.m.–8 p.m.Simple Halloween Cards and Treat Holders $35Create boo-tiful halloween cards and make some sugar filled treat holders that will sure to make those trick or treaters say... SWWWWWEEEEET Saturday, October 10th 6 p.m.–8 p.m.Christmas Gift Tags $45One of our most popular classes each year. Add color and a touch of handmade goodness by learning to make “12” -- a dozen different gift tags. Hurry.. this is a popular class! Friday, October 16th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Christmas Gift Tags $45One of our most popular classes each year. Add color and a touch of handmade goodness by learning to make “12” -- a dozen different gift tags. Hurry.. this is a popular class! Friday, October 23rd 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Asian Holiday $35 Sign up for all 3 Asian classes and receive $10 off.Make 6 simple holiday cards with an Asian flair. Friday, October 23rd 6 p.m.–8 p.m.Asian Holiday $35 Sign up for all 3 Asian classes and receive $10 off.Make 6 simple holiday cards with an Asian flair. Saturday, October, 24th 6 p.m.–8 p.m.Christmas Photo Card Class $45One of the best times of this season is getting an updated photo from family and friends. I’m not talking about a Costco card (yuck!!!!!)... I’m talking about a greeting with

beautiful cardstock and something you made! Learn 3 dif-ferent layouts. Please bring “several” photos. They can be of anything... these are just sample pictures for layout purposes. Monday, October 26th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Fall Cards $35Using all of the beautiful earthtones from fall, we’ ll create simple fall cards. Think leaves, trees and pumpkins. Monday, October 26th 6 p.m.–8 p.m.Fall Cards $35Using all of the beautiful earthtones from fall, we’ ll create simple fall cards. Think leaves, trees and pumpkins Wednesday, October 28th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Christmas Photo Card Class $45One of the best times of this season is getting an updated photo from family and friends. I’m not talking about a Costco card (yuck!!!!!)... I’m talking about a greeting with beautiful cardstock and something you made! Learn 3 dif-ferent layouts. Please bring “several” photos. They can be of anything... these are just sample pictures for layout purposes.

November 2009Free make and takes 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Receive 10% off the storeTuesday, November 3rdSaturday, November 14thFriday, November 27th New Holiday Hours Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p. m.Friday, November 27th–Wednesday, December 23rd Thursday, December 24th (Christmas eve) 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, November 14th 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Handmade Holiday Gift Faire! Free!!! Come see all of the wonderful handmade creations by our local artisans

Christmas and New Year’s Day—closed

Friday, November 6th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Christmas Photo Card Class $45One of the best times of this season is getting an updated photo from family and friends. I’m not talking about a Costco card (yuck!!!!!)... I’m talking about a greeting with beautiful cardstock and something you made! Learn 3 dif-ferent layouts. Please bring “several” photos. They can be of anything... these are just sample pictures for layout purposes.

Kodomo Inc. guest instructor Stephanie SheetsPlease join Stephanie Sheets from Kodomo Inc. for a weekend of classes that is 100-percent handmade good-ness! Learn simple origami folds to create fun 3D gifts. It’s a good way to start on your handmade holiday gift giv-ing. Classes are $45 each, take 2 more classes and for $40 each. For all guest designer classes please bring your own pencil, scissors and double stick adhesive. Saturday, November 7th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Japanese Accordian Purse $45This purse will become somewhat of a miniature accordian folder. The pockets could house pictures, receipts and memo-rabilia from trips or it could be a fun conversation piece. Saturday, November 7th 1 p.m.–3 p.m.Happiness Box $45This project is completely handmade from scatch. You can make this as a keepsake and put all of your dreams inside! Saturday, November 7th 4 p.m.–6:30 p.m.Miniature Origami Boxes $45Create 3 small boxes with the art of paper folding. These little cuties could be used for jewelry, candy, or even some gold coins! Sunday, November 8th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Japanese Accordian Purse $45This purse will become somewhat of a miniature accordian folder. The pockets could house pictures, receipts and memo-rabilia from trips or it could be a fun conversation piece. Sunday, November 8th 1 p.m.–3 p.m.Happiness Box $45This project is completely handmade from scatch. You can make this as a keepsake and put all of your dreams inside! Sunday, November 8th 4 p.m.–6:30 p.m.Miniature Origami Boxes $45Create 3 small boxes with the art of paper folding. These little cuties could be used for jewelry, candy, or even some gold coins!

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November classes (cont.)Friday, November 13th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Handmade Holiday Gifts and Delights $45Create inexpensive gifts to give office workers, friends, family and neighbors. We package candy to make it yummy-er, gift cards to make it more personalized and create boxes to make it more fun to open! Friday, November 13th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Handmade Holiday Gifts and Delights $45Create inexpensive gifts to give office workers, friends, family and neighbors. We package candy to make it yummy-er, gift cards to make it more personalized and create boxes to make it more fun to open! Friday, November 20th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Super Simple Christmas $35Make 4 super simple Christmas cards and 2 gift tags to make your Christmas card making less stressful! Saturday, November 21st 6 p.m.–8 p.m.Handmade Holiday Gifts and Delights $45Create inexpensive gifts to give office workers, friends, family and neighbors. We package candy to make it yummy-er, gift cards to make it more personalized and create boxes to make it more fun to open! Friday, November 27th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Fall in Asia $35We’ll splash browns, oranges, greens and reds to put together an asian fall look! Friday, November 27th 6 p.m.–8 p.m.Fall in Asia $35We’ll splash browns, oranges, greens and reds to put together an asian fall look! Saturday, November 28th 6 p.m.–8 p.m.Handmade Holiday Gifts and Delights $45Create inexpensive gifts to give office workers, friends, family and neighbors. We package candy to make it yummy-er, gift cards to make it more personalized and create boxes to make it more fun to open! Monday, November 30th 6 p.m.–8 p.m.Bookbinding $45If you want to make some quick and easy gifts, the recipi-ents will love these handmade books. You can turn them into scrapbooks, journals and guestbooks!

December 2009Free make and takes 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Receive 10% off the storeTuesday, December 1stSaturday, December 12thFriday, December 18th (make and take will be on this Friday due to Christmas)

Friday, December 4th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Christmas Gift Tags $45One of our most popular classes each year. Add color and a touch of handmade goodness by learning to make “12” —a dozen different gift tags. Hurry... this is a popular class! Monday, December 7th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Super Simple Cards $35Learn the basics to cardmaking and create 6 really simple cards. We’ll talk about inks, adhesives, pens, and cardstocks. Monday, December 7th 6 p.m.–8 p.m.Super Simple Cards $35Learn the basics to cardmaking and create 6 really simple cards. We’ll talk about inks, adhesives, pens, and cardstocks. Friday, December 11th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Winter in Asia $35Make 6 asian cards with a winter flair. Think snowflakes, blues, silver, white, and all of the crisp colors of the frosty season! Friday, December 11th 6 p.m.–8 p.m.Winter in Asia $35Make 6 asian cards with a winter flair. Think snowflakes, blues, silver, white, and all of the crisp colors of the frosty season!