Scrap'n'Soup

Last night saw 7 of us scrapping and supping!! Lots of talking and singing (especially when abba came on!) Everyone managed to get at least two layouts done - and some completed unfinished layouts.....yeah! I managed to get this layout done for Acacia Paper Craft - they are running a contest for retailers using the reminiscence range of papers. The fun part, all the papers had TIME TO REORDER printed boldly in black across them! I even used one of the TIME words - I thought that was clever - even if no-one else does!! My band conductor will be happy, as he requested a folder cover that looked like a book of olde, for a narrated number we play, and I got that done minus the title, have to check about that.

People looking over my shoulder while I was working my last layout - "that looks cute", "ooh I like that", you get the gist - well not to worry because it is for a workshop in the September/October calendar, so you will get to do it too!
The soup was warm and yummy (even if I do say so myself, as I made it!) and the hot bread - mmmmm...... we all were hot after eating!! Lisa and I even changed into t-shirts.... I do suspect Gavin had turned the heating up, being banned to the computer/scrap room where the heating doesn't warm the room as much!

My new bargain sewing machine got a workout - $30 well spent! It will be available for Creative Crops and Scrap Nights from now on, and of course during some workshops where I will make you all sew on your pages!!!

Anyway, thanks to Lisa, Pam, Lesley (spelled it right this time!!), Catherine, Yvonne and Lindi for coming over for a fun evening.

The next one is the 26th August and is already booked out, but I will let you know if there are any cancellations. Got to get in early for these nights - watch out for the next newsletter and the September/October dates.

Happy Scrapping,

Mandy

Hour or Power with Kim Archer

Just finished a gorgeous layout in Kim's on-line class. Amazingly, my children didn't interupt me for the whole hour!! Love the finished layout - as does Jennifer. Now I have to do one for Daniel - got all the papers out and ready to go. What a shame - more scrapping!! It's a hard life, but someone has to do it :)

My little Red Robin (Family stuff)

Hey Bro, thought you might like to see your beautiful niece - all dressed up and ready for her first ever pantomime! Here we are backstage - with me in the morning for a full technical rehearsal and by herself (with more make-up) for the real performance.





















The programme read:

One Magic Night
In the still of the night, when all the forest is quiet, the magic begins to unfurl. Jewelled Sylphs, who have not been seen for many years, appear with the Night Spirits. The presence of the Jewelled Sylphs begins to brighten the forest and with the help of the Jewelled Fairies and Fireflies, all creature now start to awaken.
We see Ladybirds & Grasshoppers, Fairy Sprites & Pixies. Of course, a forest is not complete without the Owls, Dragonflies & Spiders - such characters they are! Forest children come to see this magical event and delight in the antics of the Mice, Birds, Butterflies, Bunnies & Bluebells. They all dance for joy, wishing this magic time would never end, but the Jewelled Sylphs must return to their secret location, only known by the night spirits. The Mice and bunnies try to follow but become too weary to continue their journey into the darkness - once again silence and darkness fall upon the forest.

Dad, Mary and Julie came with Gavin, Daniel and I - it was so gorgeous! The mice and bunnies were the smallest girls (some only 4 years old), and wandered around the stage forgetting everything - was so cute. Jennifer's class - the red robins, did a great job with their part. I will send you the dvd when I get a copy. Here are the offical portraits -

~~~Wonderful Wire~~~

Back again, here is the wiring double page layout. Apologies for the quality of the scan! I have used 8 photos on this layout - they were all 4x6 originally and have been cropped down. You have the choice of reprinting photos smaller (say about 3x4) or cropping.
We will be making the cutest dragonfly with wire and beads in this workshop as well.
Don't forget you need to bring a pair of needle nosed (pointy) pliers with you. You will choose your own colour scheme for this class - so let your photos be your guide!

Chalk Popping

Hi girls, thought I would scan (albeit not very well) the upcoming layouts so you could get an idea of photos you might want to use.

Here is the "Chalk Popping" layout. A one page layout - you will choose your own colour scheme, ie. paper & cardstock.

This is a nice 'get your fingers messy' workshop! Don't worry - I will have plenty of wipes on hand for you ;-)

Scrap of a Competition!

The theme of the competition is ‘SPRING’ . You can submit a 12” x 12” single or double layout, a card, a tag, anything in this theme. You can submit your entry via email, by mail or in person. I will return your entry to you after the close of the competition! The entries have to be in by August 18, 2006 and the winner will receive a TLC Hot Fudge Scrapbook Kit (RRP $16.00) of her own choice! The winning entry will be in the next newsletter and on my website - if you enter into this competition, you are agreeing to have your work published in my newsletter and on my blog. Happy scrapping!

July August Classes

In case you can't see the newsletter and are just getting the red x's - I have put the class descriptions and dates here for you. Please email/ring and book into classes. Scrap'n'Soup on the 29th July is full, spaces are still available for the 26th August.

CREATIVE CROP - Every other week
Bring your photos and tools then crop the time away. Great for finishing a layout from another workshop or making a dent in that ever growing pile of photos! Come along crop, chat & laugh. Class cost - $6

FLEURISH BOX - 3rd July 7-9pm
This gorgeous mini album with a difference is sure to be a talking point for a long time. Four boxes inside each other joined at the base with the sides opening when the lid is taken off – sound difficult?? Not at all! **Bring photos, embellishments, and ribbons. You may not get all the ‘pages’ decorated, but you will definitely make the box & lid with a start on the first few pages. Class cost $13 includes cardstock & papers

CHALK POPPING - 13th July 9.30-11.30am/28th August 7-9pm
Using chalks can turn a layout into a masterpiece - in this class we will combine chalks and stamping with watermark ink to create a effect that makes the chalk ‘pop’ off the page. So much fun! Class cost $16 includes cardstock, watermark ink cube, paper, use of chalks & stamps

WIRING - 17th July 7-9pm/27th July 9.30-11.30am
Learn how easy it is to use wire in this class. We will make a cute card with wire & beads and a gorgeous layout with wire accents. You will need to bring a pair of needle nose pliers to work with the wire. Class cost $15 includes wire spool, cardstock & paper

SCRAP’N’SOUP NIGHT - 29th July 6-midnight/26 August 6-midnight
Come along on a Saturday night for 6 hours of scrapping fun! Bring your photos and tools then crop the night away. As it is winter, there will be hot bread and homemade soup to warm you up, some softies in the fridge and tea or coffee with chocolate biscuits - you might even get some scrapping done!! A great night of scrapping fun - strictly limited to 8 places, be quick to book. Cost $10 includes dinner!

CARD & TAG WORKSHOP - 31st July 7-9pm/10th August 9.30-11.30am
Always need a card at the last minute...and have forgotten to buy or make one? In this workshop we will make cards & tags ready to use for any special occasion. Or, put them in a special box and give as a beautiful and useful gift for the person who has everything! Class cost $26 - full kit for 10 card/tags
**Please bring - basic tool kit, eyelet setter, corner rounder, ink pads, stapler & darning needle

RIBBONS & FLOWERS & DOODLES - OH, MY! - 14th August 7-9pm/24th August 9.30-11.30am
So many ribbons, so little time!! Flowers can lift a layout and doodling is all the rage - we are going to combine these 3 elements to change our layout from great to fabulous! Class cost $15 includes cardstock, paper, ribbon & flowers.
**Bring an acid-free black journal fine marker or available for purchase @ $2.70 ea. Eyelets/brads not included.

BASIC TOOLS - Please bring to all workshops
Adhesives, Trimmer/Scissors, Pencil & Eraser, Craft Knife & Metal Ruler, Tweezers, Journaling Pens, Paper & Cardstock Scraps & of course – Photos!!!!