Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Art Journal Workshop ... 1st March

Hi girls,
Just a quick update.   So far I have people booked into the evening workshop, so the afternoon workshop will be cancelled. This is the page you will be missing out on...
Which is such a shame because you all enjoyed it so much and ... these great mixed media stamps arrived today.  There are only two of each, so I will not be holding them for anyone.  They will go quickly!
Here's a sneak peek of April's workshop...
 
Happy Scrapping,
Mandy :-)

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Art Journal Workshop

Hi there lovely arty crafty people :-)

Just a quick post (from my iPad) to let you know that March's Art Journal Workshop is this Friday. Afternoon workshop 12:30-2:30pm and evening workshop 7-9pm. Cost $12

You will need to have a page prepared - glued together. It will need a good coat of Gesso (primed). You will need to bring your paints, paintbrushes and tripletac. We will be learning to use texture paste - lots of fun!

Sorry this is not the best photo, taken with my iPhone in a hurry! Still have the paper towel in my journal and the words aren't on it yet!!! LOL! The fun of living life on the run!

Booking are required for this class as I need to get some printing done and make up the coloured texture paste for you.

Have a lovely day.
Happy Scrapping,
Mandy :-)

Friday, February 22, 2013

Next Week ... 25th February 2013

Hi everyone,

Hot weather's back, not a fan of the extreme heat and humidity!  Thank goodness the scrap room is airconditioned...I can sneak out there and get cool :-)

Our last Mixed Media Canvas is on Saturday (23rd) and everyone is looking forward to putting the finishing touches on their canvases.  I have to tell you, they are looking fabulous!  

There is a Scrap'n'Roast straight tomorrow night too (23rd).  Not too late to book a spot and scrap the night away in airconditioned comfort! 

Next Week's Workshop is ... 
Page Maps   $25
Monday 7-9pm and Thursday 9.30-11.30am
I had fun with this page map, adding a few extra embellishments and a fun way to add a strip with a difference!  You will need one 4”x6” portrait photo and three 2½”x2” landscape photos.  You will also need your basic tool kit, a title (I stamped mine on one of the tags), a border punch, circle cutting system and a 1½”-2”shape punch (I used butterflies).  *I have added a bling border strip and some sewing on the layout - these elements are optional and not included in the class.  I have managed to find some more, so you will be able to buy a strip if you'd like one.

Wow, that takes to the end of February!!!  Hasn't that zoomed by quicklyWatch out for March's newsletter near the end of next week.
 
Keep cool and Happy Scrapping,
Mandy :-)

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Card Workshop Today ... 20th February 2013

Good morning :-)

Just a quick post to let you know that the card workshops are on today. There are still spots in both workshops, 12:30-2:30pm and 7-9pm. Ring or text me this morning to book in on
0430 099 198

Get a start on your cards for this year with this cute quick and easy set of 6 cards.

Workshop $18 (that works out to $3 per card, cheaper than a hallmark!)

Remember to bring your basic toolkit, a hot glue gun (if you have one) and your inks.

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

Friday, February 15, 2013

Next Week ... 18th February 2013

Phew!  A bit hot and muggy today, hope you are all somewhere cool.

Happy Valentines Day for yesterday.

Everyone really enjoyed the Art Journal Workshops last Friday :-)  From the feedback I've received, it is most definitely going to be back next month, both afternoon and evening times, yay!!  I am working on the March calendar now and the Art Journal Workshop will be on the 1st March, 12-30-2.30pm and 7-9pm... jot it into your calendar.

We are about to start the second of the three workshops on our mixed media canvas.  Once again, enjoyed by all who've attended.  Can't wait to see when they are all finished!

  
Next Week's Workshop is ...
STARLIGHT, STARBRIGHT   $16
Monday 7-9pm and Thursday 9.30-11.30am
 
A fantastic boy or celebration page covered in stars!!  You will need one 4”x6” portrait photo and six 4”x4” photos.  You will also need your basic tool kit, inks, a title (I cut mine out with my eClips machine using left over paper), paper piercer, star punches in different sizes (if you have them, or bring your charged Slice machine), journal pen (I used a white gel pen), paint brush, a border punch and any other embellishments you may wish to use (I used a die cut tag).

CARD WORKSHOP   $18 
Wednesday 12.30-2.30pm and Wednesday 7-9pm
This months theme is butterflies and borders!  We will be making six cards utilising the Tim Holtz negative strip die and butterfly punches.  You will need your basic tool kit, score board, inks, a border punch, hot glue gun (if you have one) and mounting foam tape or squares.  You will be choosing your papers, so everyone’s cards will look just that little bit different!  Plus, one of the cards will have a twist!!!  You’ll just have to wait and see, muhahahaha :-)

Thats it for this week, stay cool!
Happy Scrapping,
Mandy :-)   

Friday, February 08, 2013

Next week ... 11 February 2013

Good morning :-)

Why is it that during the holidays the time just seem to last forever but now the kids are back to school it is just flying by? 

Very exciting stuff happening ... today is the first of the monthly art journal workshops!  It's going to be fun, fun, fun!  There are still spots available in this afternoon and this evenings workshop if you'd like to come along.  Just give me a quick buzz or text to let me know.

Tomorrow the Mixed Media Canvas begins!!  Running over 3 weeks, there are only 2 spots left if you'd love to come along and create your very own masterpiece!

On Wednesday evening (13th) I am holding a Partylite Candle Party at 7pm.  You are all welcome to come along, even if it's just for a look and more than welcome to bring a friend too.
 
Next week's Workshop is ...
Hang Out The Washing   $22
Monday 7-9pm and Thursday 9.30-11.30am
 
I saw these gorgeous paper clip embellishments in a magazine and thought...I can make those myself!  I did and now you will too J You will need one 6”x8” landscape photo and six 2⅛”x2½” landscape photos.  You will also need your basic tool kit, inks, a 1”-1½” shape punch that co-ordinates with your photo theme (I used a heart) and your title (I cut mine out with my eClips machine using left over paper).

There's a Card Workshop on the 20th, you'll be making 6 cards.  They co-ordinate beautifully, so you could give them as a gift set or of course, keep them for yourself.  You will be making roses, a refresher for some and a lovely new experience for others!  They are so beautiful, once you start making them you can't stop :-)  Bookings are open for both the afternoon and evening classes.

I have been having so much fun with the canvases!!  Here's what I have been working on this week...
 

Hope you all have a lovely weekend,
Happy Scrapping,
Mandy :-) 

Monday, February 04, 2013

Art Journal ...

Hello again :-)

I've had a busy weekend...and loving it!  That's because it was, mostly, very arty :-)

Here's the Art Journal page reveal for this Friday, 8th Feb at 12.30-2.30pm or 7-9pm.  There are 4 spots left for both the afternoon and evening classes, so if you've been thinking about it, don't delay and book in today!  $15 for the workshop.

Art journals are so much fun!  Each month you will get a product to play with and keep.  You can do whatever you like, photos, no photos, draw, stamp, paint, the list is endless…  All you need to get started is an old hard cover book, about 5½”x8½” give or take! If you can’t find one, I have a few spare for you.  Or else you can do as I have and buy an art journal from an art supplier - please talk to me first before you buy anything as I want you get the right type of book. Bring your paints and paint brush or three :-)  Bring along a small jar and lid about ½ cup size.  If you have a heat gun, bring that along too.  Be prepared for some messy arty fun!
 
So, here it is....
I even found some old quote books in a pile of stuff I had gone through to give away, needless to say, they'll be staying now!  You will be going through those to find a quote that you like and adding it to your journal page.

Happy Scrapping,
Mandy :-)
 

Mixed Media Canvas ...

Happy Monday morning :-)

Here is the Mixed Media Canvas we will be doing starting Saturday!!!  There are only 3 spots left - so if you've been thinking about it, don't wait too long!  

Run over 3 weeks, starting this Saturday, 9th Feb at 1.30 - 3.30pm.  If you pay for the three lessons at the first lesson, pay only $60!!

You will learn a whole heap of background techniques, painting techniques, we’ll give stamping a whole new meaning!  Included is your 6”x12” canvas, jar of tripletac, one4all black paint pen, texture kit, Sew Stamper, papers and more!  I want you to bring some paint brushes, paints - 3-4 colours, go through your old rubons - not the alphas, the other ones and bring along all those unused or half used packets!!  You’ll also need an apron, black stazon ink, a foam brush and a couple of stamps - background types like writing, texture, butterflies, flourishes...

So without further ado....here she is...so, so cute! 
(Don't you love that I was excited when I finished that I didn't even clean my desk before taking the photo!! LOL!)
Ring, email or message to book in NOW! 
Happy Scrapping,
Mandy :-)
  

Friday, February 01, 2013

Next Week ... 4th February 2013

Hi everyone :-)

Are you back into the swing of things now that all the children are back at school?  I am enjoying the quietness around my home and I am getting sooooo much more done!!

Have you read the General Information on Page 4 of the latest newsletter?  Here it is - 
 
General Class and Booking Information
Workshop spaces are limited so bookings are essential! Workshops are popular and often fill up quickly. I am more than happy to take your booking over the phone but please remember that a minimum $10 deposit is required to secure your seat.
If you can’t make it to a workshop but still would like to do the page,  I am happy to provide a photo and basic instructions for $10. 

Cancellations
Cancellations with less than 24hrs notice will unfortunately forfeit their deposit. If you need to cancel or change a workshop and have given me more than a FULL 24hrs notice your deposit can be applied to another workshop or a refund given.  48 Hours notice is required for Scrap'n'Roasts.

Please note: A Full refund is issued if I cancel a class.

Please do not email or facebook me to cancel your spot in a workshop.  Ring me on 0430 099 198.  This will ensure I know straight away, then I can contact anyone who may be on a waiting list for that workshop.

Remember your class fee includes all materials except your title and photos.
Materials required to complete your projects are supplied and are included in the cost of the class…with the exception of your title and any extra embellishments you wish to add and of course, Attack Your Stash Workshops - where you bring everything!!
You are required to bring your own tool kit. There are a limited number of tools in the workshop area for workshop use.

I will be enforcing the bookings, deposits and cancellation processes when we start back.  I know that coming to my home is fun and just like visiting a friend with a heap of craft stuff, but I am trying to run a business.  The downside is, if I can’t make my business viable I will have to go and find a normal job and I have to tell you - that is not my preferred option!!!

Keep an eye on facebook as I will be utilising this media much more with inspiration, specials and well - just lots of things!  Refer your friends to the group too, word of mouth is the best form of advertising, it can only make workshops better for everyone with more stock on offer.  I know with your help together we can build Made by Mandy Scrapbooking making it better than ever!

Bookings are open for all classes.  Here's a run-down of next week's workshops plus a few upcoming ones during February.
 
Scrap'n'Roast  $20
Saturday 2nd February 4pm-midnight
Come along on a Saturday afternoon & evening for 8 hours of scrapping fun!  Bring your photos & tools then crop the night away.  A roast hot from the Weber & salad will be served for dinner.  Softies in the fridge and the kettle is always handy for a cuppa!  There are always nibbles on the table ...and yes - you might get some scrapping done!!! 
$10 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking.  Cancellations made 48 hours before and no-shows are liable to pay the balance of the evening.
Cost includes dinner, drink & nibbles – a great deal! 
**Workshop loyalty card is not signed & no free classes valid for Saturday Scrap Nights.**


Attack Your Stash   $10
Monday 7-9pm and Thursday 9.30-11.30am
 
In this cool Attack you’ll be using 6 photos or more if you’d like!  You will need two 4”x6” portrait photos, one 4”x6” landscape photos and three (you can have up to six) 3”x3” photos.  You will need your basic tool kit, inks, corner rounder and two different border punches.  From your stash you will need :-
· Background - 2 cardstock
· Contrast 1 - 1 double sided paper, full sheet
· Contrast 2 - 1 double sided paper, full sheet
· Contrast 3 - 1 patterned paper, 1/2 sheet
· Contrast 4 - 1 c/s or p/p - I used white vellum
· Embellishments - I used elements from a paper pack
· Title - I used rubons and stickers

Tag Swap FREE
Wednesday 6th February 12.30-2.30pm or 7-9pm
Here's a cute tag I found on Pintrest :-)

This fun FREE workshop is in the attack your stash format.  Each class will have a theme and you will make as many tags as there are people in the class. You will basically make the same tag, although some elements may differ, depending what you’ve got hanging around in your stash.  A the end of the class we will all swap tags and you will go home with one of your own and one of everyone else's!  Fantastic for using up smaller papers and those embellishments you bought and have never used - yeah, I know you’ve got some!!  For this first swap the sentiment will be ‘For You’ and will be themed - pink, green, wings, flowers.  Start thinking outside the square, ummm, I mean tag :-)

Art Journal  $15
Friday 8th February 12.30-2.30pm or 7-9pm 


Art journals are so much fun!  Each month you will get a product to play with and keep.  You can do whatever you like, photos, no photos, draw, stamp, paint, the list is endless…  All you need to get started is an old hard cover book, about 5½”x8½” give or take! If you can’t find one, I have a few spare for you.  Or else you can do as I have and buy an art journal from an art supplier - please talk to me first before you buy anything as I want you get the right type of book. Bring your paints and paint brush or three :-)  Bring along a small jar and lid about ½ cup size.  If you have a heat gun, bring that along too.  Be prepared for some messy arty fun!

Mixed Media Canvas $66($22 a week)
Starting Saturday 9th February 2013 1.30-3.30pm 
Many of you have seen the little canvases I was working on before Christmas and expressed an interest, so….here we go!  Over 3 weeks we will be working on a 6”x12” canvas, having so much fun!!!  You will learn a whole heap of background techniques, painting techniques, we’ll give stamping a whole new meaning!  Included is your 6”x12” canvas, jar of tripletac, one4all black paint pen, texture kit, Sew Stamper, papers and more!  I want you to bring some paint brushes, paints - 3-4 colours, go through your old rubons - not the alphas, the other ones and bring along all those unused or half used packets!!  You’ll also need an apron, black stazon ink, a foam brush and a couple of stamps - background types like writing, texture, butterflies, flourishes...
*If you pay for all three lessons at the first workshop, pay only $60!

Card Workshop  $18
Wednesday 20th February 2013 
12.30-2.30pm or 7-9pm
This months theme is butterflies and borders!  We will be making six cards utilising the Tim Holtz negative strip die and butterfly punches.  You will need your basic tool kit, score board, inks, a border punch, hot glue gun (if you have one) and mounting foam tape or squares.  You will be choosing your papers, so everyone’s cards will look just that little bit different!  Plus, one of the cards will have a twist!!!  You’ll just have to wait and see, muhahahaha :-)

Have a great week.
Happy Scrapping,
Mandy :-)