Next Week ... 30 May 2011

Hi Girls, 

This week has just zoomed by for me and I don't think I've achieved all that much!!!  Although I did finish the last layout for this current calendar!

You'll all be pleased to know that I went out and bought Sebastian another new bed, as the last new bed has been taken over by the pussycat with Sebastian not that happy about sharing - there's just not enough room for two!

Doesn't it make your heart weep.....!

A few more embossing folders arrived yesterday, Cuttlebug brand and they were discounted at the wholesalers, so you get to grab them at a great price as well!!  $6 each!!!!  Some are the original 4x6" size and some are 5x7" - grab them before they go!

Next weeks workshops is...

COLOUR BLOCKING   $18

Monday 7-9pm; Wednesday 12.30-2.30pm and Thursday 9.30-11.30am

Colour blocking is a great technique for making your page very symmetrical and gives wonderful clean lines to the overall layout.  I have used all photos on my double page and a mixture of photos and patterned blocks on the single layout - both with an equally stunning effect.  For the double layout you will need 6 portrait 3¾x5¾” photos, 4 landscape 3¾x5¾” photos and either 12 2x2” photos or scraps of patterned paper that will co-ordinate with your photos.  For the single layout you will need 3 portrait 4x6” photos and 2 square 4x4” photos - these will be need to be trimmed down by about a ¼”, so just keep that in mind when choosing your photos.  You will also need a title for your second page.

There are still some spots left for the Teresa Collins Stampmaker Demo & Workshop next Saturday 4th June, 9-11.30 am, $25 includes morning tea plus you get to keep the stamp you make!  Bookings essential, so book now!  If you would like to know more about the machine and how simple it is to use follow this link - http://www.teresacollinsstampmaker.com/

The next Scrap'n'Roast is Scrap Like a Queen theme on the 18th June, 4 - midnight, $16.  Still some vacancies for this fun evening, book before all the spots are gone.

A reminder that this week will be the last week I send out an email with the link to the blog.  You need to sign up to the email updates on the blog itself to receive the weekly email. 

Until next week,

Happy Scrapping,

Mandy :-)

Next Week ... 23 May 2011

Hi everyone!  Another week zoomed by at lightning speed...

New stock has finally arrived - yeah!  For those of you who have been asking, 12mm tape is now here @ $3.00 a roll

Speaking of tape, here's a cute idea for those of you who don't like tearing it like I do!  A tape cutter! Fits onto your roll of tape - how cool is that?! $2.00 each.

A new range of paint....all the colours came except the yellow's and oranges, but I can't wait to have a play with them, especially the Pearl Medium and Glitter Varnish!!  $2.50 each

Another arrival are some 5x7" embossing folders for those of you who have the sizzix, cuttlebug or similar.  $10 each.
 
And last but definitely not least......some bling!!!  9 lovely colours and only $2.00 a packet!

Next Week's Workshop is ...  
Framing Extraordinaire  $21
Monday 7-9pm; Wednesday 12.30-2.30pm and Thursday 9.30-11.30am
Here's a sneak peek...

 

This great layout is a collection of frames all layered for a fantastic effect.  You will need 4 photos - 1 portrait @5x7 (only 4½x6½ will show) and 3 portrait @ 4x6 (only 3x5 will show).  You will also need your basic tool kit, inks, bling or pearl bits (I used about 3 packets of pearls!) and a title.

The next Scrap'n'Roast is on Saturday, 28th May, 4pm - midnight and there are a couple of spots left if anyone wants to have a yummy roast dinner and have 8 hours of scrapping time!!! Bookings essential.

I am still waiting for the Teresa Collins Stampmaker to arrive - hopefully it will arrive during the week.  If it doesn't get here in time, I may have to postpone the Stampmaker Demo/Workshop morning.  I will let you know.

Happy Scrapping,

Mandy :-)

 

Next Week ... 16th May 2011

Hi everyone,

Sorry for the delay, blogger was offline and I couldn't log in to update the blog!  

Don't forget to sign up to the email update just over there on the right of the blog.  By the end of May I will no longer be sending out emails, so if you want to know what's happening...sign up now!

The current newsletter is at the bottom of the blog.  Scroll down and you will see it there where you can read it, print it or download it.

Next week's workshop is ... Ulladulla   $19

Monday 7-9pm; Wednesday 12.30-2.30pm and Thursday 9.30-11.30am

Here's a sneak peek...

This fun layout with photos from the 80’s of a fun seaside family holiday uses 6 photos, they are all funny sizes as that’s how the photos were printed then! You will need 2 landscapes @ 4½x3½”; 1 portrait @4x3”; 2 portrait @ 2x3” and 1 @ 2x2”.  You will also need your basic tool kit, border punch, 1½” circle punch, a title (I used a printout and chipboard letters), inks, bling bits (I used about 5 different colours sprinkled about, but you can use just one or two different colours).

There are still some spaces available for the Scrap'n'Roast on the 28th May.  $16 for the evening, scrapping from 4pm until midnight.

I have been having a major tidy up and clean-out inside!  Keep your eyes peeled in the shop for lots of second-hand goodies that I don't use much anymore, mostly as I have upgraded!  Right now out there is - 

• My complete Coluzzle set - $260
• Gorgeous Green & Pink Cricut Rolling Tote - $50
• Medium Punches - $4 ea
• Small Punches - $2 ea
• Fiskars Embossing Set - $25
• Photo Storage Boxes - $2 ea 
• Selected Sizzix dies and sets at assorted prices

There will be more over the coming weeks, so keep your eyes peeled.  First in and all that!!!

 

Happy Scrapping,

Mandy :-)

Next Week ... 9th May 2011

Hi Girls,

Whoopee!!!!!!   The kids are back at school, the house has been so quite and peaceful this week, ahhhhhh!  I think they enjoyed their holidays, camping at Meningie over Easter, movies and Walking with Dinosaurs! 

That's it kids, stand at the back of the semi so mum can get a photo, what? no...don't worry about that beeping noise, it's nothing!!!  Just joking!

Next Week's Workshop is -

ATTACK YOUR STASH MAY

Monday 7-9pm; Wednesday 12.30-2.30pm and Thursday 9.30-11.30am 

Time to dig into your stash again! You are going to need 2 12x12” patterned papers for your background, 1 12x12” patterned paper for Contrast 1, 2 1½x12” strips of cardstock for Contrast 2, 2 1½x12” strips of cardstock for Contrast 3, a title, embroidery floss, notepaper for a journaling block, a 4x4 square of cardstock for Contrast 4, 1½” circle punch, 1” circle punch, inks, 2 different border punches, needle,
paper piercer, journal pen and your basic tool kit. Photos - 1 portrait @ 3½x5”, 5 landscape @ 3½x2½.

I am going to try to get the newsletter to you via the blog - so here it goes!!!  Click here Made by Mandy May June Newsletter and you should be able to read the latest newsletter in google docs.  I have also  put  the newsletter at the bottom of the blog, just scroll to the bottom of the blog and it will be there.  You can download and print directly from the blog or you can just scroll through the newsletter.  Let me know what you think.


You can now sign up to the blog and get an email sent to you when I update it each week. I shall keep reminding you of this, as soon, this is the only way you will receive email updates.  It is easy to do and you don’t have to be a member of Google or Blogger. Just type your email in the box on the right of the blog and click the submit button. A new window will open where you will have to type in a security word that appears in the window and click Complete Subscription Request. You will then get a thank you window and you can close it. Check your inbox - you should have an email from Feedburner, just click on the link in the email to confirm your subscription. Ta-da!!!


New in the shop in the next few weeks will be a new paint range, some more bling bits (a different brand and a good price!), the new Teresa Collins Stampmaker is available to order (see the newsletter about the demo workshop) and much, much more.  


Have a great weekend,
Happy Scrapping,
Mandy :-)