Hey, sweet friends!
We would truly love it if you would take a moment to visit us at our home base www.TheGildedGirls.com, where we continue to share what's happening in our sparkly corner of the world!
The entire month of April, 2018, all website sales will ship with a little extra gift, (Yay!) to show our heartfelt appreciation for your encouragement and support...
xoxo
Debbie, Shea, and Stella
The Gilded Girls
It's a fairytale world in our studio this month...
A spectacular collection of vintage and reproduction heart charms and findings.
Tulle roses and lace in the most exquisite hues.
Glittered birds and dreamy silk ribbons.
What more could a romantic girl wish upon a star for?
Join us in our studio in Santa Ana, California on Saturday, February 6th for a fun and soulful day creating these romantic Once Upon A Valentine projects. Take one class or both!
We will begin by creating the ultimate, lush charm bracelet, featuring an incredible 30 unique stamped and cast components, including two sweet cherubs! And the pink heart-shaped pearl rosary chain? We die.
In the afternoon we will fashion a lovely, Cinderella-inspired 14" x 14" canvas, lavished and extended with handmade tulle roses and beaded laces... held up by sweet glittered swallows and ribbon tassels...
As always, we will provide snacks, drinks, and a delicious lunch. There might even be a surprise or two, as our very special Valentine to you... ;)
Our hearts have been so full this holiday weekend with all of the joys of celebrating with family, as well as with a group of friends so special that they feel like family. It is a time to reflect and truly appreciate blessings, both great and small.
One blessing in our lives is most certainly the privilege of operating a small business. We are constantly in awe of and inspired by those who create businesses that speak to the heart. That live small but reach big. These businesses hold the very fabric of our communities together, and we must support them in every way we can.
It is our mission to buy local as much as we possibly can. Farmers Markets, Flea Markets, thrift stores, small independent gift stores, restaurants, nurseries and pharmacies... these are the regular stops that enrich our lives and bring us in contact with those who provide the goods and services that nuture and enrich.
We are grateful for the opportunity to participate in Small Businnes Saturday, by running a storewide sale at AGildedLife.com. All items are 15% off until Monday, November 30th at midnight PST.
We would love to send you something special with a $75.00 purchase!
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Thank you for thinking big, and shopping small. Thank you for the support and encouragement that you are all so generous with throughout the year.
We count you among our blessings.
xoxo Debbie & Shea
Although it is so hard to believe, it's almost that time again...
Time to gather at the studio and create some very special Holiday projects. Home decor and fashion accessories... we have you covered!
We have been digging deep into our collection of doilies, lace, appliqués, and metallic trims. We have embroidered special accents, and imported handcrafted metal trees...
This large (17" x 27" plus ribbons) wall hanging will add a wonderful vintage feel to your home. Bring some bling to help make it your own and it is sure to become a treasured heirloom! Using all fabric glue, or a combination of glue and hand sewing, we will be applying all of our trims and treasures to a felt backing. The crocheted heart doily is even a pocket, perfect for hiding a special prayer or wish.
You will only need a few buttons, old earrings or brooches (such as those shown in the detail shot) to complete your banner. All lace, trims, ribbons, embroidery and doilies shown are included.
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Our second project marries filigree, mother-of-pearl, and rhinestone buttons into truly swoon-worthy bracelets. They go together quickly with simple jewelry techniques after gluing the stacks together! You will create both of the bracelets shown, and everything is included.
Because of the nature of the bracelet construction, that class will be "wrapped" around the banner class. We will glue the components, and then make the banners while they dry. This being the case, we will offer the choice of the banner class only, or the combo of both classes. We will not be offering an option for bracelets only.
When: Saturday, December 12, 2015
Bracelet And Banner Class: 10:00am ~ 4:00pm
Banner Only Class: 11:00am ~ 3:00pm
We will provide continental breakfast, a delicious lunch, and drinks and snacks throughout.
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To sign up, use the drop-down button below to choose between the two class options, and we can't wait to spend this wonderful day with you!!
It's here!!
The newest version of our vintage flag, fashioned with love and reverence in all of our favorite tassels and trims.
An abundance of ivory, gold, and silver. Lace and crochet. Sparkle, ribbons, stars.
Buttons, brads, and pearls. A stunning vintage doily and a truly special beaded appliqué.
Layer upon layer of exquisite fabrics, embroidered and metallic ribbons and all manner of twinkly bits and bobs. There is so much product included in this kit, you will wonder how to use it all!!
Everything shown is included, with the exception of the dowel and wooden finial ends. (These items can be purchased at any craft/hobby store, and the inclusion of the dowel, which is totally optional, would increase the shipping costs significantly.) You will need to provide scissors, needle and thread, and glue.
The finished flag is approximately 19" x 34", not including the dowel.
The first 50 kits will be shipped, beginning June 6th, as shown. After the initial shipment, there may be light substitutions made, to allow for vintage product. Any substitutions will be as close to the original as possible.
We will include access to an online tutorial, which will open June 10th and will remain available for a full 6 months. See you in the classroom! :)
Aren't we all looking forward to a little Spring?
Once the month of March is within our sights, thoughts of St. Patrick's Day and the coming of Spring begin to fill our heads. Having grown up in an Irish family, this tradition is very near and dear to me...
This year we are so excited to offer two sweet, sparkly craft kits right from our studio to you!!
First, one of our most requested items! Once I made this for Stella and posted the photo, I was immediately inundated with requests for a tutorial and/or a kit. At the time I did not have the silk velvet necessary to go forward, but now I have found more, buried deep and dark in back of the fabric stash... yay!!
**Be aware that there is a very limited supply of this fabric, so these kits won't last long**
Receive a kit with everything necessary to complete this darling headband, including vintage silk velvet, rhinestone flower centers, metal headband and seam binding for wrapping. You will need a needle and thread (for taking some very quick and simple stitches), and a glue gun.You will also get a link to the step-by-step tutorial.
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Next, we have these sweet, glittery Leprechaun wands! This kit includes all components necessary to complete TWO wands, including German glass glitter, rhinestone buttons, die cut pieces, dowels, seam binding, silver metallic thread, and a complete tutorial. You will need only a bit of paint and some glue! Make one for yourself and one for a special friend...
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And just because we love you guys, if you would like both kits, we would like to offer them at a very special discount! Buy both kits for only $39.95!!
Hurry, before we come to our senses! :)
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Calling all romantics... it's that time of year again!
Hearts and flowers, baubles and bling, soft ribbons and glittered paper feathers. Cupid's influence is everywhere...
Join us in our studio in Santa Ana, California on Saturday, February 7th for a fun and sparkly day creating these romantic Gilded Valentine projects. Take one class or both!
We will provide snacks, drinks, and a light lunch. There might even be a surprise or two, as our very special Valentine to you... ;)
We will begin at 10:00 am with this gorgeous, romantic charm bracelet, absolutely loaded with buttons, beads, and bling. All class materials and tools will be provided. You will swoon at this class kit!
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We are so excited here at A Gilded Life Studio to invite you to our 1st Annual Holiday Open House, and to announce this year's studio Holiday Workshops!
It is always a special time for us when we are able to open the doors and celebrate our creative connections with all of you. We find ourselves busier and busier each year (who doesn't?), so the days when we get to visit and create with you become really precious memories for us.
We hope you can join us!
***This event is open to all, and free of charge. :)***
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And, here are the details on our Holiday workshops for this year... We are soooo looking forward to this!!
You can register two different ways:
One workshop @ $120.00 + tax
Both Workshops @ $210.00 + tax (save $30.00!)
***One small change... we will begin our day at 10:00am rather than 11:00am, which means we will finish up at 5:00pm***
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Sign up for BOTH classes. Save $30.00!!
Happy Day!
It is with so much excitement that we are able to announce this year's Dream Team of instructors for the Spellbound Event 2014. It is hard to believe our good fortune in assembling this amazing group... year three is going to be incredible!!
• Beth Quinn • Colleen Moody • Debbie Murray and Shea Fragoso • Pamela Huntington • Riki Schumacher • Suzi Blu • Terri Brush •
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My goodness... this lineup is just fantastic, and we are honored to have all of them joining us on this adventure! We are wondering how you will ever choose your favorite classes...
Please be sure follow our website SpellboundEvent.com for all of the lastest updates, instructor pages, class photos and descriptions, and other detailed information coming very soon... and of course to register beginning April 20th!
xoxo Debbie & Shea
**Time's Up!!**
Today is the big day!! The youngest assistant turns 5 today! There was breakfast with the Disney princesses this morning, to be followed by a full day at the Magic Kingdom and "Princesses on Ice" tonight...
You only turn 5 once, right?
She was extremely excited that her choice of a giveaway was so popular yesterday, and now the 8 year-old assistant would like to choose one, as well!
So, Day 11 of the "12 Days of Christmas Giveaways" is thrilled to present one of you with our latest Gilded Girls Stash Society kit!! This glamorous collection was completely sold out, but we were able to gather together one last kit just for this giveaway!
Please be sure to join in on the fun on this one!! I'm sure that Nico will be watching to see if his pick is popular, too... :)
As always in December, there is an extra-special special treat included that is not pictured here. Shhhh..... :)
Read about the collection here.
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There are lots of ways to enter to win each day! First, comment on this post! You may also post a comment on the Facebook thread, share on your own Facebook page, link to this post on your own blog, or tweet using the hashtag #aglgiveaway.
All entries for the day will be "live" until 12pm PST the following day. You may use all of the ways to enter on every giveaway post, so be sure to check back to enter each day until 12 noon on the 24th! Yay!!
