Sneak Peek

Just thought I'd give you a sneak peek at the layouts for this week's classes. The top image is just a glimpse of the beautiful Daisy Bucket range used in the "Stunning Singles" class and below is a glimpse of the KI Memories Sheer used in the "Sheer Delight" class. To check out the full layouts drop by the shop and make sure you don't miss these great classes by Kerryn.
Class descriptions and times below.

What's Happenin'...

Welcome back. As some of you are aware we have been experiencing some computer difficulties since the end of last year but fingers crossed we are getting them sorted out. We have updated our blog and given it a small overhaul - lighter and brighter - and are ready to get scrappin'. At this stage we are still experiencing some difficulties with our weekly newsletter that we hope to have rectified as soon as possible but until that time we will be posting our weekly classes here to keep you up to date.

This week's classes
"Stunning Singles" with Kerryn
Wednesday 25th March
9.30am - 12.00
If you have that one very special photo and you're not sure how to scrap it then this is the class for you. Come along and create a stunning single page, single photo layout with Kerryn using the beautiful Daisy Bucket pattern papers. Kerryn will show you step by step how to make this beautiful layout and learn how to mix your pattern papers as you scrap.

"Basic Beginners" with Debi
Thursday 26th March
7.00pm - 9.30pm
Wanting to scrapbook and not sure how to get started? Book into our Basic Beginners class and learn all about scrapbooking and how to create your first page. This class covers all the basics and helps you on your way to a fantastic craft that is not only fun but also a great way to preserve your memories.
Places are limited so book now.

"Sheer Delight" with Kerryn
Saturday 28th March
9.30am - 12.00
Using the gorgeous KI Memories Sheers Kerryn will show you how to use them on a layout and the many different ways you can attach them. A great class full of ideas and inspiration.

"Stunning Singles" with Kerryn
Saturday 28th March
1.00pm - 3.30pm
See description above.

Royal Stash Kit
Don't forget to get your Royal Stash layouts back into the shop by Wednesday 25th March to go into the draw to win your next Royal Stash Kit for free and to be crowned "Queen of the Kit".

THE NEWEST QUEEN OF THE KIT HAS BEEN CROWNED

The year has just flown by and we now have a winner of our November "Royal Stash" Kit. The winner is Karen Guy. Congratulations Karen. Karen created this fabulous Christmas Tree page using the November "Royal Stash" kit and in doing so won her next "Royal Stash" kit for free.

December's "Royal Stash" kit is now available in store and features the eye-catching Gin-X range of papers. Check out the sample already created using the newest "Royal Stash" kit. If you want to win your next "Royal Stash" kit for free, make sure you purchase this one, create a layout and bring it back to the shop before 25th December to go into the draw.

October Queen of the Kit is...

Congratulations to Tara Nardella. Tara created this gorgeous layout using October's Royal Stash Kit and she was crowned "Queen of the Kit". Tara has won November's Royal Stash Kit for free.

There is still time to get your layouts in for November so bring your completed layouts into the store to go into the draw to win your next Royal Stash Kit for free and to have your layout featured on our blog.

Lots has been happening in store and along with lots of new stock we also have a new scrapbook teacher - Kerryn LeWorthy. We are very excited to have Kerryn join our Teaching Team and we have thrown her in the deep end with her first class this Wednesday, 19th November at 9.30am.

Kerryn's first class is "Storyboard Layouts" and in this class the very talented Kerryn will show you ways to let your photos tell the story. (Snipet of one of Kerryn's layouts pictured left) The class is already filling fast so make sure you book in quickly so you don't miss out. You can check out Kerryn's latest layout on the cover of the latest Scrapbooking Memories.

Keep an eye out for upcoming "Kerryn Classes".

And the Winner is...

The winner of the "Royal Stash" competition for September is Ruth Cagney. Ruth is "Queen of the Kit" for September with her gorgeous layout titled "Life is a Hoot". Congratulations Ruth. You receive October's "Royal Stash" kit for free.

The 25th of October is fast approaching so hurry up ladies and get your layouts in for this month. We have already received some very beautiful layouts from some of our talented customers and we would love to add your layout to the display table.

Simply pop into the shop, purchase a "Royal Stash" kit, create a layout using the kit and bring in back to the store to go on display. Your name will then go into the draw to win next month's kit for free and have your layout featured on the blog.

Classes this week

"Resist Stamping" with Donna

Wednesday 22nd October 7.00pm - 9.30pm

The "Queen of Stamping" had yet another fun and exciting technique to show you and a great one to use on your scrapbooking layouts. Make sure to book in as you don't want to miss out on creating this gorgeous layout.

NEW IN STORE...

PRIMA, PRIMA and still more PRIMA.We just love when we get a delivery from Prima and once again their boxes of goodies did not disappoint. We now have in stock:

* The gorgeous "Makes Me Happy" range of papers, brads and chipboard alphas.
* The cute "Little Guy" range of papers, brads and chipboard alphas.
* The "(you)th" range of papers created by Meredith Fenwick designs.
* Prima Pebbles is a great range of acrylic gem stones in classic designs.
* Prima's elegant and cute range of clear stamps at fantastic prices.
* Beautiful Transparencies from the "Just Corina" range.
* The cute and quirky "Say it in Studs" range of embellishments.
* And of course yet anther stunning range of fabric and paper flowers that Prima are famous for.

Also new in store...
* The bold and beautiful "appel de la nature" range of papers by Rose Moka.
* Pink Paislee's fun "Vintage Moon" range of papers, topsiders and paper pads.
* Pink Paislee's pretty "Pop Fashion" collection including coordinating topsiders (chipboard borders with matching diecuts).
* Basic Grey's yummy Micro-Chip Sticker (chipboard alphas) in dark, milk and white chocolate.

Make sure you drop by and check out what's happening in store.

IT HAS BEEN A WHILE...

Congratulations to Patricia Zomer for winning last month's Royal Stash Kit layout competition. Congratulations also to Gail Cole and Vikki Calvert for their beautiful entries. All three ladies completed their layouts using the Royal Stash Kit and their names went into the draw to win this month's kit for free.

This month's kit has been released and selling fast so make sure you drop by to pick up your Royal Stash Kit. Layouts need to be returned to the store by 25th September so you can go into the draw to win the next kit FREE. You have to be in it to win it.

What's been happening...
We have been extremely busy over the past month and are still just recovering from our first ever Royal Retreat. The week-end was a huge success and plans are already under way for next year's event. A huge thank you to all those wonderful ladies who attended and helped to make it such an enjoyable week-end. I am still in the process of putting

the photos of the crown book on the blog so wat

ch this space (I am a bit slow with computers at times).

Lot's of new stock has arrived and is arriving every week keeping us very busy finding room for it all so make sure you drop by to see what's new and to say hi.

WOW...

What a great month for the Royal Stash kits. We have received five very beautiful and very different layouts created from this month's Royal Stash Kit. All these talented ladies' names went into the draw to win the next Royal Stash Kit for free and the lucky lady is...
Kerryn Leworthy. Congratulations Kerryn. And congratulations to our other Royal Stash Kit entrants for your beautiful work. Kerryn created the "Girlfriends" layout, "Mates" was created by Narelle Bryan, "Time Flutters By" was created by Patricia Zomer, "Family" was created by Emma Brandenburg and "Delightful" was created by Hayley Burman.




We look forward to seeing next month's entries. The next Royal Stash Kit is now available in store and the layouts from this month are also on display so drop by to take a closer look at the work these ladies have done and be inspired.

Upcoming classes
9.30am 6th August - "You Crackle Me Up" with Debi. Learn how to use the Tim Holtz crackle paints and Crackle accents. This class is filled with great ideas and samples.

7pm 6th August - "Turn Up the Heat" with Donna. In this class Donna will show you how to heat emboss on your layout and with the use of stamps and embossing you will create beautiful and interesting accents to suit any page.

Classes are filling up fast so don't miss out. Contact us on 3287 7211 to book your place now.