Confessions of a Paperholic Pretty boxes, beautiful handmade papers, glitter, fun stamps and cardstocks in every color of the rainbow! It’s a recipe for the perfect invitation, party favor and gift—best of all... you handmade it! For me, the hobby has become simply—an obsession. I can’t seem to have enough “flower” stamps, words, animals, birthday cakes... you name it the list goes on. I have to have it in my posession whether or not I use it. The same goes for printed cardstocks. I just want it.. to tell you the truth, I hoard it. I hate the fact that I will one day be cutting it up into little pieces, so I save even the small-est scraps. I know, I’m sick. But collecting these little wood images, beautiful ribbons, and heavy cardstocks makes me happy. When I would come home from a hard day at work (usually chasing bad guys or digging into court records to find some-one guilty), my relaxation and destressing would come in the form of stamping and petting my cardstocks. With the ups and downs of the economy, I would like to offer you a fun way to spend your furlough Fridays and

welcome you into my little world of paper addiction. We will still have make and takes the first Tuesday, second Saturday and last Fridays of each month... plus we’ll add a free make and take the first and third Fridays of each month until the state of California figures out a way to get out of this deficit. We’ll even offer 10% off your purchase during these special days. This is the perfect time for brides, new moms, and anyone thinking about making fun and creative projects to see the results of instant gratification! Best of all... it’s always FREE! Coming up with fun cards and boxes of treats is a great way to showcase your talent to your friends and family, take it from me... I had way too much fun, I left my career as a tv journalist to share my addictive hobby with you!

Stephanie Nishikawa-Yee owner, The Paper Garden boutique

Volume 11 | April–June, 2009

Town & Country Village2601 El Paseo LaneSacramento, CA 95821

Where creativity blossoms!

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June 2009Free make and takes 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Receive 10% off the storeTuesday, June 2ndFriday, June 5thSaturday, June 13thFriday, June 19thFriday, June 26th

Friday, June 5th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Book Binding Class $45 Learn how to cover real book board with beautiful hand-made papers. You can use this 32-page album as a scrap-book, photo album, guest book or conversation piece!

Friday, June 5th 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Book Binding Class $45 Learn how to cover real book board with beautiful hand-made papers. You can use this 32-page album as a scrap-book, photo album, guest book or conversation piece!

Saturday, June 6h 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Ken’s Creations $35 My husband is back! And yes, he has more tricks up his sleeves! He’ ll create an assortment of 3-D cards and boxes!

Sunday, June 7th 5 p.m.–7 p.m. Ken’s Creations $35My husband is back! And yes, he has more tricks up his sleeves! He’ ll create an assortment of 3-D cards and boxes!

Saturday, June 13th 6 p.m.–8 p.m.You’re invited! $35Come join us for our first ever invitation class. You’ ll make four different kinds of invitation designs for parties. We’ll make a bridal shower themed invite, birthday party, baby shower and child’s party. It’s a sure winner and we’ ll guarantee your guests will say... how did you make that!

Monday, June 15th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.You’re invited! $35Come join us for our first ever invitation class. You’ ll make four different kinds of invitation designs for parties. We’ll make a bridal shower themed invite, birthday party, baby shower and child’s party. It’s a sure winner and we’ ll guarantee your guests will say... how did you make that!

Friday, June 19th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Asia Classics $35We’ll create six classical asian themed cards using the newest asian rubber stamp sets!

Friday, June 19 6 p.m.–8 p.m.Asia Classics $35We’ll create six classical asian themed cards using the newest asian rubber stamp sets!

Friday, June 26th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.For the love of cupcakes! $35 So sweet, so fluffy! Come join us for something that makes us all so happy! We’ll make six fun cupcake cards! Yum!

Friday, June 26th 6 p.m.–8 p.m.For the love of cupcakes! $35 So sweet, so fluffy! Come join us for something that makes us all so happy! We’ll make six fun cupcake cards! Yum!

Monday, June 29th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Summertime! $35Celebrate California’s sunshine with six fun summer themed cards that will make you feel like you’re on the beach!

Looking for more inspiration? Please visit our blogsite: www.papergardenboutique.typepad.com

May 2009Free make and takes 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Receive 10% off the storeFriday, May 1stTuesday, May 5th Saturday May 9thFriday May 15thFriday, May 29th

Friday, May 1st 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Book Binding Class $45Learn how to cover real book board with beautiful handmade papers. You can use this 32-page album as a scrapbook, photo album, guest book or conversation piece! Make them as a g ift and it wil l be the gift that keeps on giv ing!

Friday, May 8th 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Super Simple Cards $30 A class to learn the basics of card making and six very easy cards to make in a flash! A great beginners class, but also a good class for advanced stampers who feel they have to add more when they don’t!

Monday May 11th 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Super Simple Cards $30 A class to learn the basics of card making and six very easy cards to make in a flash! A great beginners class, but also a good class for advanced stampers who feel they have to add more when they don’t!

Friday, May 22nd 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Asia the beautiful! $35Need we say more? In this class we’ ll make six cards with an asian theme!

Friday, May 22nd 6 p.m.–8 p.m.Asia the beautiful! $35 Need we say more? In this class we’ ll make six cards with an asian theme!

Monday, May 25th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Birthday Cards $35Fun cakes, cupcakes, presents, and party hats! We’ll make six festive cards that will make anyone happy to grow one year older!

Saturday, May 30th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Birthday Cards $35Fun cakes, cupcakes, presents, and party hats! We’ll make six festive cards that will make anyone happy to grow one year older!

April 2009Free make and takes 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Receive 10% off the storeFriday, April 3rdTuesday, April 7thSaturday April 11thFriday April 17th Friday, April 24

**Please join us every Sunday this month April 5th, 19th and 26th for a free make and take geared for brides! Get inspired to make something special for your most important day!

Closed Easter Sunday, April 12th

Friday, April 3rd 6 p.m.–8 p.m.My Favorite Things… $35If I had to pick six of my favorite things it would include: cupcakes, shopping, pretty flowers, caffeine, music and relaxation. We’ll make six cards using these themes.

Monday, April 6th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.My Favorite Things… $35If I had to pick six of my favorite things it would include: cupcakes, shopping, pretty flowers, caffeine, music and relaxation. We’ll make six cards using these themes.

Wed. April 8th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Spring has Sprung $35 It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The colorful flowers are colors are sparkling, and the allegies are in full force! We’ll make some blooming cards!

Friday, April 17th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Spring has Sprung $35 It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The colorful flowers are colors are sparkling, and the allegies are in full force! We’ll make some blooming cards!

Saturday, April 18th 6 p.m.–8 p.m.Alluring Asia $35 Celebrate springtime in Asia, we’ ll make six sparkling cards with an asian flair! Sign up for all three classes and receive $10 off !

Monday, April 20th 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Alluring Asia $35 Celebrate springtime in Asia, we’ ll make six sparkling cards with an asian flair! Sign up for all three classes and receive $10 off !

Saturday, April 25th 6 p.m.–8 p.m.Book Binding Class $45Learn how to cover real book board with beautiful handmade papers. You can use this 32-page album as a scrapbook, photo album, guest book or conversation piece! Make them as a gift and it will be the gift that keeps on giving!

Looking for more inspiration? Please visit our blogsite: www.papergardenboutique.typepad.com