Scarp-a-lope class

The first scheduled scrap-a-lope class took place on Friday night, and I really enjoyed showing the ladies how to make this beautiful ready-to-post scrapbook. Tegan was only little when this photo was taken, she was a cutie, hey?

As you can see Elisa and Justine loved their scrap-a-lope so much they decided to stay later and make another version with some of their left over kit. Thanks for proving the instructions worked girls!

If you would like to schedule your own scrap-a-lope class, book now before the end of November when I will no longer be able to purchase the Ski Slope paper; it is one of the lovely items from the Spring mini Catalogue that is only available until 30th November!

Christmas charity card making events

Please contact me to find out how you can attend this fun event, I will be attending the Victoria Point, Carina Leagues Club and Redlands Sporting Club venues this year.

Tri-fold cards

I finally managed to get around to making these gorgeous tri-fold cards that are popular at the moment. The bottom one was my first attempt, and is OK considering I only used scraps of paper, not really the pieces I wanted! (Didn't want to use the new pack until I knew what I was doing!). The first image shows a different look altogether, which I much prefer, but then anything using the Urban series of DSP is always great I think! I created the background pattern using 'Fifth Avenue Floral' and the one-sheet wonder technique. For those of you keen to know the measurements, the card is 6 x 12 inches, scored at 2, 4, 8 and 10 inches, then turned 90 degrees and cut from the scored line at 2 inches to the scored line at 10 inches, at 1 and a half inches in from the edge. Then you can go to town decorating the card to suit your occassion. Hope you like them!

'Fifth Avenue Floral' stamp set, grey corduroy buttons, Flower Fusion felt flowers, Blooms die cut flowers, 'Urban Oasis' DSP, Kiwi Kiss striped ribbon.

'Washington Apple' DSP, Felt and die cut flowers, flower designer brads, scallop circle punch.

"Please take our photo, Mum, we're not fighting!"

The two monkeys had a rare sisterly moment this week, and wanted it photographed to show that they can get along sometimes... if only there were more of these moments!

Fathers' Day 2009

Fathers' Day was not spent in the usual manner this year, instead we went to a Christening! Our neighbours little boy Alexander had his big day over at 8 Mile Plains, and we were invited to help celebrate which was nice. Mike's fathers' day was still remembered, and the girls made him cards (at school I'm ashamed to say, I was too busy this week to help them...) while I made this matching scrap page and card. I struggled to find a photo of him and the two girls together where everyone has their eyes open(!) hence the two separate photos. The 'D' image comes from 'Greetings Eight', and the DSP is 'Urban Garden'

Christmas 'scrap-a-lope'

Friday 18th September at 7.30 pm and Tuesday 29th September at 9.30 am

15 Garrett Place

Only $15!

You will receive tuition and printed instructions on how to make one 'scrap-a-lope', half a pack of Ski Slope DS paper (from the limited Spring Mini catalogue), matching card stock for the inserts, envelopes and embellishments. You will have extra DS paper left to take home.

Please bring adhesives (Snail, glue dots, dimensionals etc.)

To book please call me on 38291813 or 0466 519915

If you cannot attend this event, but would still like to make this project, please call to book this workshop and I can come at your convenience.

Spring mini catalogue is here!

Today is the first day of the new Spring Mini Catalogue. This little gem is full of new stamp sets, DS papers, and embellishments which will only be available until the end of November. There is the delightful "Choo Choo" train stamp set, great for the little (and big) boys in your life. There is also the lovely "Oval all" stamp set designed to co ordinate with the new scallop oval punch.

As a special offer to my customers I am offering some sample packs of the new brads, buttons, etc. which are available to purchase now.

Offer 1: Quarter pack of Designer Flower brads; 2 each of each colour, total 8 brads, $3.75

Offer 2: Riding Hood Red striped grosgrain ribbon, $2.50 per metre.

Offer 3: Quarter pack cord buttons, 6 buttons in each of the three colours, 2 of each size, total 18 buttons, $15.50

Offer 4: Bundle of offers 1,2 & 3, $20, Save $1.75.

Offer 5: "Great friend" stamp set, "Summer Love" rub ons and "Walk in the Park" DS paper for $67, Save 10%!

All prices include postage

Choo choo

I would like to thank three ladies on Splitcoast whose cards I cased for stamp club this month, I don't know their real names, but 'designlady', 'mandypandy' and 'maryloves2stamp' are all fab!

Here are the cards I made using the wonderful 'choo choo' set that will be available to purchase on August 1st,

The one on top left was watercoloured and then I also embossed the 'right on track' wheel. Not sure about the wavy red trim, probaby wouldn't do that next time! Top right was very simple but great fun with the gorgeous In Colours Tangerine Tango, Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss and Riding Hood Red. The bottom pull card is great because the carriages are concealed until the recipient opens it, then revealing the greeting.

Stamp Club next month is on Saturday 29th August, please let me know if you would like to come, I have a few spaces left.

The mini catalogue is coming!

It's not long now until the first mini catalogue of the year is available, there are some beautiful new stamp sets and DS papers, not to mention a new paper punch and corduroy buttons! As a demonstrator I was able to pre-order the new items so I am having a great time playing with all my new purchases. Call me to get your copy of the new mini catalogue, out on 1st August.

August scrapbooking event

I will be attending the Springwood event, so if you would like to go please contact me to book your place.