Wonley....

but oh so cute....

Next Week ... 15 November 2010

Hot, cold, wet, sunny!!!!  Me thinks the weather machine must be broken!!! It's playing havoc with the hayfever, hope you are all okay. 

Lots of great pages produced this week in the Page Maps November workshop - well done to everyone!  Another great workshop next week and a fantastic Attack Your Stash - Stickers in a fortnight...hope you are looking through that sticker stash and getting ready!

Next weeks workshop is...

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST   $22

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

You all know I love using flowers and pretty papers when I scrap my pages - well in this workshop I have done my normal flowers and pretty stuff and then I have done the exact same layout in a grungy fashion.  This is a great way for you to see that you can do the same layouts by just changing the colours and embellishments.  You will need one portrait 4x6” photo for each page (so two photos in total).  You will also need your basic tool kit,  border punch, inks, a title for each page ( I have used chipboard on one page and cut out with the cricut and rubons on the other page), stapler and any other embellishments you might like to use.

If you have been thinking of upgrading your trimmer, the new Fiskars Premium Cut-line Trimmer has just arrived in store.  I have had one (from America) for a while and they are fabulous!  They are $50 each and there are two up for grabs - what a great Christmas present to yourself or give someone else the idea to get it for you!

42 sleeps until Christmas!

Happy Scrapping,

Mandy :-)

Next Week ... 8 November 2010

Hi everyone,

Sorry this is a bit late, I have got my trusty computer back - Yeah!  

Fun was had by all who attended the Faux Paper Bag Mini Album.  Keep an eye out for the next Fun Crop Day - I already have a pattern and the most gorgeous papers all ready to go! 

Next weeks workshop is...

Page Maps November   $18

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

(Sorry, don't know why it won't rotate!! But you get the picture!)

This fun double page map has 4 photos - one portrait @ 4x6”, two landscape @ 4x6” and one landscape @ 5x4”. You will need your basic tool kit, a stapler, scallop ruler, decorative edge scissors or a border punch, journal pen, a title, inks, paper piercer, embroidery needle, and any extra embellishments you might like to use to suit your photos ( I used bling bits, rub-ons and some stickles/kindy glitz).

The last two Scrap'n'Roasts for the year are fully booked.  But if you want to  go onto a waiting list, let me know.

Don't forget to book into the Quick Christmas Gifts workshop on the 29/11, 1/12 & 2/12 for some cute quick gifts to make for the busy season!

Keep well & happy scrapping,

Mandy :-)

Next Week ... 1 November 2010

Hi Everyone,

Well, I have finally finished the newsletter - and not a whisker too soon!  You will find the newsletter attached to your email - so start looking in your inbox!  Still have a couple of layouts to do and some titles to finish, but all sorted out so I know what I am doing - I hope!

The Fantastic Fun Crop day is this Saturday!  There are still a few spots available to make the gorgeously stunning Faux Paperbag Mini Album.  $15 for the kit and bring a plate of lunch to share.  If you would like more details or to book, email, ring or leave a message on this post.

Next week's workshop is -

Embossing Techniques     $21

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

Do you know the difference between heat embossing and dry embossing?  In this workshop I am going to show you the difference between these two techniques and then we will use them both on this layout!  We will be heat embossing a border around our page & dry embossing some embellishments.  You will need one landscape photo @ 4x6” for this single page layout.  You will also need your basic tool kit, inks, sandpaper, foam mounting tape and an idea for your title as we will be cutting from chipboard and heat embossing.

Print Block's Black Cricut Expression Promotion closes soon.  I have to place the order on Monday the 1st November, so if you have thinking about this fantastic deal, speak to me soon!

Scrap'n'Roasts are changing - the times that it!  They will now start at 2pm for 2 hours of extra scrapping time!!!!  The next Scrap'n'Roast is on the 6th November.  Still at $16 for an afternoon evening of scrapping fun!

Happy Scrapping,

Mandy :-)

Next Week ... 25 October 2010

Hi everyone,

Sorry this is late - my computer didn't want to play yesterday!  Just having one of those moments I guess...

Well, the show is all finished, so I am busy scrapping and ...cleaning...yuk! As we speak I have conned Daniel into vacuuming his room, I know, wonders will never cease!  I said that anything left on the floor by 11am was going in the bin...well it's all on his bed now - don't know where he is going to sleep!  Kids...!

Next Weeks Workshop -

MORE PAPER FLOWERS   $24

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

 Right, we learnt how to make some paper flowers earlier this year and again in August….have you had a go at making any more?  Well, just in case you haven’t, we are going to make some!!  One we’ve already done and some different! These are so gorgeous on layouts, cards, even as a present topper, so practice, practice, practice!!! You will need 4 photos - 2@4x6” Landscape, 1@4x6” Portrait and 1@3x4” Landscape.  You will also need your basic tool kit, inks, paper piecer, embroidery needle, a title (I cut mine from leftover paper and used tiny type stickers for the date). 

FANTASTIC FUN CROP DAY  $15

Saturday 30th October 10am - 4pm

We will be making this gorgeous Faux Paper Bag Mini Album.

**STILL A FEW SPACES AVAILABLE**

You will need to bring - your basic tool kit, trimmer, border punch, inks (I used pinecone), 1" circle punch,, corner rounder, dimensional magic,  strong glue such as power pritt or scotch tacky adhesive, embellishments such as brads, eyelets, flowers, punches to punch shapes, or anything you might think you'd like to use from your stash! :-)  If you would like an embellishment pack similar to what I have used in my album please let me know so I can make one up for you.  The embellishment packs will be $5 each.

We will be sharing lunch on the deck, so bring a plate of food to share, I will supply the drinks - tea, coffee,  milo, water and softies as well as morning & afternoon tea.

Now, just in case I don't get the newsletter out on time (I am trying my hardest and scrapping like a mad woman possessed by a paper bug!) I will still do the weekly updates so you know what is happening in the next week!  I may just give you a November Calendar to tie you over ;-)

For those of you who like to plan ahead, here are the Scrap'n'Roast dates for November and December.  You can email or ring to book into these nights now!

6th November 4pm - Midnight  $16

27th November 4pm - Midnight  $16

Christmas Scrap'n'Roast - 11th December 1pm - Midnight  $20

Have you been looking at a Cricut???  Print Blocks have a once only special on a limited release Black Cricut Expression that comes with the Plantin Schoolbook Cartridge and two extra cartridges.  RRP is $650 + $100 for the cartridges.  I am going to do a special deal for you .... $550 for a limited edition Black Cricut Expression machine with Platin Schoolbook Cartridge + two extra cartridges + one 12x12" cutting mat ... $550 ... WOW!  

Cartridges you get to choose from are:

Jubilee

Preserves

Stretch Your Imagination

Pooh Font

Pooh and Friends

Wildcard

Storybook

Opposites Attract

Beyond Birthdays

Create-a-Critter 

Calligraphy 

Sports Mania 

Graphically Speaking

All Mixed Up 

Lyrical Letters 

Jasmine 

Joys of the Season 

Animal Kingdom 

Doodletype

You can look up the cartridges at www.cricut.com

This offer is limited and I have to order by the  1st November.  Payment in full is required when ordering.  Delivery date is January - but I'm not sure of the exact date. Please ring or email me if you would like more information or details.

Well, that's all from me this week.  Hope to see you soon.

Happy Scrapping,

Mandy :-)

Next Week ... 18 October 2010

What a week!!!  Hardly time to sit and relax, but it's all been good, positive and that makes it all worthwhile.  How's your week been?

I have been so busy here with school holidays, a fantastic show (the World Goes 'Round) and life in general, that I am running behind in getting my newsletter done!  I have got all of Novembers workshops ready, so I will release those for you next week, with the remainder to follow.  Show finishes tomorrow, you should come and see it, so after a good sleep in on Sunday I will be able to scrap like a mad woman possessed! ;-D

Next Week's Workshop is - 

All Kitted Out   $22

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

Now, you know I don’t usually do kits up for classes, but when I made this page I decided that you all had to have exactly the same as me!  Make sure you have a look at the layout before the class so that you can work out your photos, otherwise you can do the layout with no photos, as you will be able to add them after. You will need 4 photos for this layout, 2@4x6” portrait and 2@4x4” square.  You will also need your basic tool kit, inks (I used pinecone),  paper piecer, embroidery needle, some journaling ready to write, an idea for your title as we will be using the cuttlebug to punch out our title, 3mm double sided tape and a small zigzag edge ruler, if you have one.

Halloween Scrap'n'Roast  $16 

**2 SPOTS LEFT **

Saturday 23rd October, 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!!! 

Cost includes dinner, drink & nibbles – a great deal! 

**Workshop loyalty card is not signed & no free classes valid for Saturday Scrap Nights.**

Fantastic Fun Crop Day  $15

Saturday 30th October, 10am - 4pm

In lieu of the cancelled Fiskars Crop Day, we will be making this gorgeous Faux Paper Bag Album!  You can get between 20 & 40 photos into this baby...perfect for an occasion album or to give to someone as a brag book.  We will be making this album from scratch, decorating and embellishing...and yes it will take all day!  Cost includes basic paper pack and tags.  Embellishments are either bring your own or let me know and I will make up a embellishment pack for you.  I will have to let you know the cost of that next week.  List of required tools will be given upon booking.  Bring a plate of lunch to share out on the deck - hopefully in glorious sunshine.  Not too late to book into this wonderful workshop. 

Catch you soon, Happy Scrapping,

Mandy :-) 

Next Week...11 October 2010

Hi Everyone!!

Hope you've all had a great break.

Opening night tonight for the show I am in - "the World Goes 'Round".  You can still get tickets at the door for all performances except the two Saturday matinees or phone 8251 3926.  Fun show, the band is on stage as part of the set!

A few new papers came in over the holidays - they are safely stuffed into empty slots with the rest of the double sided papers, it will be like a treasure hunt for you!!  Some new EK Success border punches also have arrived....really nice... cute.... beautiful... fun... well it all depends on the punch of course!  You'll have to pop in & have a look ;-)

Next Week's Workshop is......

Versamark Magic   $17

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

Have you ever used versamark ink??  It is a fantastic ink that creates a watermark effect on your cardstock or paper.  For this layout we are dressing up our cardstock background so it’s not quite so plain.  If you have a versamark stamp pad, bring it along, otherwise they are available for sale at $4.50 each.  You will need 7 photos - 2@4x6” Portrait, 1@4x6” Landscape, 2@3x3½” Landscape and 2@3x4” Portrait.  You will also need your basic tool kit, inks, scalloped edge ruler, 1/8” hole punch, something for your title or Slice/Cricut machine to cut your title and any extra embellishments (I cut some Easter eggs from the leftover papers, as well as my title).

Well off to get into my blacks!  See you all soon,

Happy Scrapping,

Mandy