Greetings!
Well, here we are, it's the last Week of Christmas and all through the house not a creature is stirring....Oh, wait a minute- that's not how it goes... I don't know about you, but for me time has continued to fly by, even with my best efforts to be in the moment and enjoy every day. I resolve, again this year, to try to do better with appreciating every day as a gift.
This week's project, as promised, is very simple and quick. In fact, there are not even any kits associated with it, because we are so close to the holiday. But it's something that might come in handy: a money holder. It is sized to fit American currency, or a standard "wallet size" check. My gift certificates also fit very nicely....(That's a hint- if you'd like to order a gift certificate for a friend in any amount, just email me: Sara@SaraJanesStudio.com. I will email you a gift certificate that you can print out and present to your best crafting buddy! See below for more details.)
Wishing you all a wonderful, happy and healthy holiday season!
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Money Holder Instructions 
This project requires only one sheet of double-sided decorative paper, no larger than 8-1/2" X 11". In fact, you can use a single-sided paper, and the finished size is 6-3/4" by 7-5/8" so you can even get away with a piece of leftover paper from another project. (I almost found myself calling it "scrap" paper. Heavens.)
I used a piece from the "Dashing" set of papers by Stampin' Up!. (This paper is RETIRING!! as of December 31. See the details in this newsletter, on the right.) The camera did not do the color justice in this case- the main color is called River Rock (one of the 2008 InColors), which is a lovely khaki green. It's a great combination with traditional red and green. Here, I used Real Red and Wild Wasabi (another of the InColors).
 The pattern is shown on the right. You can download the pattern for this money holder by clicking here. This will take you to my website, where it is posted as a PDF file. When I open it, it seems to take a little longer than normal, so hopefully you are more patient than I am! It should print out true to size, but the dimensions are also printed on the pattern just in case there is anything lost in the electronic translation. All you have to do is download it and print it. (It is virus free!)
 The easiest way to use this pattern is to cut out the rectangle that contains the pattern, and then use a scissors to trim the two curved edges. Cut a similar rectangle from your decorative paper (6-3/4" X 7-5/8") and lay out the pattern on the side that you want to have as the inside of your money holder. Trace around the curved edges lightly with a pencil, and then cut just inside your lines.
 Score the designer paper 2-7/8" and 5-7/8" from the left edge. Cut a piece of Sticky Strip just shy of 3" and place it at the bottom of what is now the central panel (Panel B on your pattern). Cut another piece a little less than 4-1/2" long, and place it along the right edge of Panel C, starting at the bottom of the holder. Burnish the tape well with your bone folder before you remove the red liner- this assures good adhesion.
 Now remove the red liner from the tape at the bottom of Panel B, and fold Panel A over. Burnish the bottom where the tape is to get a good stick. Repeat the process with the tape on the right edge.
 You are, essentially, finished. Depending on what paper you chose, this could be sufficiently decorative all by itself. I couldn't stop here, though. I made a little tag from one of the stamps in the now-retired mini-Catalog, continuing the polka dot theme, using River Rock and Real Red ink. I mounted it sequentially on Wild Wasabi and Real Red cardstock. I tied a piece of 5/8" wide red organdy ribbon around the holder, and used a short piece of gold cord to tie the tag onto the ribbon.
Voila! One of my best customers and supporter of Sara Jane's Studio is going to receive this beauty with a gift certificate in it!
If you'd like to order your own Gift Certificates from Sara Jane's Studio, just see below. |
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Gift Certificates from Sara Jane's Studio
You can order gift certificates in varoious amounts. They are good towards classes, Stampin' UP! product (with just a few itsy bitsy restrictions) or finished product made by me.
If you are still looking for the perfect gift for your crafty friends, this is it!
Just email me with the amount and the name of the recipient, and you can pay with a credit card over the phone. OR you can order one or more gift certificates by using the buttons below. This will take you straight to my shopping cart, and you can pay with a credit card using paypal (you do NOT need a PayPal account to use this service).
I will email the gift certificate to you, or directly to your friend, whichever you prefer. Just let me know when you contact me, or indicate your preference in the "Comments" section of the shopping cart.
AND, if YOU would like one of these gift certificates, then forward this email to someone who loves you, together with a little hint!
$10 Gift Certificate
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$15 Gift Certificate
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$20 Gift Certificate
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$25 Gift Certificate
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$30 Gift Certificate
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$40 Gift Certificate
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50 Gift Certificate
Tax added at check-out.
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Forward this Email and Win! Don't forget to forward this email to a friend to be eligible to win one of three great prizes:
- Rubber stamp(s) valued at $10
- A $10 Gift Certificate for Sara Jane's Studio
- Four hand-made cards, ready to send to your friends.
In order to enter my monthly drawing, simply Forward This E-mail to a friend using the link below. At the end of each month, I'll draw the name of the winner, and you"ll be mentioned in my newsletter.
The fine print: Your name will be entered once for each time that your forward my email. You must redeem your prize in the next calendar month. ie if you win in September, you must redeem your prize in October. The Gift Certificate can be used with orders totalling $50 or more. | |
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Retiring Stamp Sets- Don't Wait!!
A new catalog in January inevitably means that some current stamp sets will be retiring.
This will be your last chance to order these sets.
Place your order with me by midnight December 30 in order to assure that you will get them.
Don't procrastinate! Or that set you've been putting off will be gone entirely!! |
New Stampin' Up! Catalog
Right Around the Corner
The Spring-Summer 2008 Stampin' Up! Catalog will be available January 1.
It has great new stamp sets, new embellishments, and tons of new ideas for cards and other projects. Check out the Preview Brochure by clicking here.
Contact me if you would like to preorder a catalog or anything from the Preview Brochure. I'll place your order on January 1 so you can be among the first to receive the new products! |
Sara Jane's Studio Specials!!
50 for $50
Order $50 in Stampin' Up! product from me, and you can pick a number from 1-50. Once all numbers are taken, I'll randomly select the number for the winner of a $50 gift certificate towards Stampin' Up! products.
Referral Rewards
$10 Gift Certificate for any friend who orders
$15 Gift Certificate for any friend who hosts a party or orders $150+
$25 Gift Certificate for any friend who becomes a demonstrator.
FREE
InColor Classic Ink Pad of Your Choice with an order of $100 or more.
FREE
Shipping on email and phone orders of $35 or more.
Contact me at
508-479-5260
Don't have a catalog? You can view it on line here, pick one up for free at one of my classes, or contact me and I'll drop one in the mail to you for $5 to cover postage. |
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