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More from CHA

2011-02-07T06:10:00.000-08:00

A little late - but here is some more of what I spotted at the show

Tim Holtz has some great new dies...the new mannequin die is already a favourite and here Tim shows how you can combine it with the bird cage die for a steampunk look.

This is another Tim Holtz project. The layout features his new clock die and new lettering in the grungeboard range

I always spend a fortune at Penny Black. The technique sand effects on these cards are amazing.

I am really excited to start stocking these punches from McGill...they make it so easy to make stunning flowers!

And there was just tooo much to love at Hero Arts...I will be using this fabulous technique in a class very soon!!!

Make sure you let me know what you like and don't like and you will go in the draw for a pack from My Mind;s Eye - I have extended the time until this Thursday so your odds are very high!!!

CHA Day 2

2011-01-30T22:44:00.000-08:00

After a super early start today with a Class at 7am using the Teresa Collins Stampmaker...really exciting tool that I think will have to go on my shopping list - I am finally back from a day at the show and trying to sort through all the catalogues to start putting some more orders together

I didn't manage to get as many photos today but will make sure I make up with some more tomorrow.

There are some cute papers for Easter from We R Memory Keepers.

This is part of a project I will have in store by Teresa Collins
There are some fabulous new Spellbinders Dies

This banner one is really useful

An I couldn't resist this layout using Ranger Perfect Pearls by Jennifer McGuire

Again...don't forget to comment...tell me what you want to see or what you like and your comment will go in the draw to win a My Mind's Eye Pack. And don't forget to give your feedback on the Basic Grey club from yesterday's post!

CHA DAY 1

2011-01-29T22:10:00.001-08:00

Day 1 is already over and I feel like I have only just scratched the surface. There is sooo mjuch great stuff on show and so much creative inspiration. I have spent a fortune on Prima (surprise surprise ) and have some great new struff from Hero arts, Stampendous, Crate Paper and Tim Holtz, Some of my top pics are below.

New Collage style Stamps from Stampendous

great Blank Timepieces from Tim Holtz ready to customised
New resist papers from Tim Holtz....I adore resist papres as there is sooo much you can do with them

Another collage stamp from Stampendous but done using shrink plastic

More from Stampendous - jumbo Stamps
And just one of the amazing layout from Prima.
I love Crate paper and they have 4 new ranges - this is their boy range
And this is from their girls range...I LOVE the book paper!

BASIC GREY MONTHLY KIT AND BONUS!!!
I also spent some time at Basic Grey and am considering ordering their montly layout program. I know a number of you participated in this with Scrapbook City before they closed. The program would cost $30 every month and include a full kit for a double page layout which you can either take as a kit to do at home or attend a freeworkshop each month where we will complete the kit together. You would need to committ to a 12 month program although you would only be charged on a month by month basis. As an added bonus we would offer all participants in the scheme a 15% discount on all Basic Grey purchases during the life of the program. For those of you who don't live locally tothe store it is a great way to get a stunning double page class sent to you each month with full colour instructions. If you live locally you get the added bonus of a free workshop each month where you can mkae sure you get the kit completed!!!!

I would need a certain number of peple to committ to the program before I order. If you are interested could you please let me know by leaving a message here or emailing me at service@stampandscrapbookmadness.com.au

i will be back toorrow with more pictures...and if I can work out the technology maybe even a video too!!! PLUS if you leave a comment by Tuesday 5pm you will go in the draw to win a fabulous prize from my stash of new stuff from CHA!!

One More Sleep

2011-01-28T21:44:00.000-08:00

CHA officially starts tomorrow. I have attended a few workshops and classes today - most exciting was Hero Arts. Even more new images...some REALLY nice ones as well as a new partnership they have making stamps for Basic Grey. If you would like a little sneak peek of the stand...I am happy to oblige with a link here!!! I have a great big shopping list already!!!

I will be taking heaps of photos over the next few days and aim to blog each night with my top picks form each day. Iwill also be running a few compeitions so keep you eye out on my posts!
Until tomorrow..
Happy Crafting!

Getting ready for CHA

2011-01-16T22:49:00.000-08:00

Not long now until another CHA rolls around. I have been busily trawling the sites and blogs looking for all the new products and sneek peaks so I know just what to put at the top of my shopping list....so far these have hit my radar

Graphic 45 is one of our most popular brands at the moment and I think that their new curtain call range is going to be very popular

See more from the new G45 ranges here

Prima has a HUGE rang eof new products, their botanical paper range looks very pretty and it looks like they are expanding into metal trinkets...keep your eye out for vintage metal birdcages! These flowers however really caught my eye!!

See more from Prima here

And this from Echo Park is my favourite paper collection...so far!

Or then again maybe it is one of these two ranges from Cosmo Cricket - Upcycle and Salt Air. You have to drop by their blog and leave a comment for 3 different ways to win the range of your choice...if I won I don't know how I could choose!
Have you seen any other sneek peeks of things you should be top of our shopping list?!? Let me know what you think we "have to have" !!!!

Classes This Week

2011-01-03T18:17:00.001-08:00

A new year...and some new classes to tempt you!!! To book any of these - just phone me at the store on 07 3395 5003

Wednesday 5 January - Coffee and Cake Crop - 10am-1pm

Bring along your own projects and work on them with the complete resources of the shop at hand. We are also available to help you with advice and inspiration if you need it...as well as make the coffee and cut the cake!!!Cost $5 BYO Projects

Saturday 8 January - Kitsch Cards 10am-12pm

Get your retro groove on with these four fun retro inspired cards that feature vintage themes with a funky twist. Vintage doesn’t have to be drab and boring , as we show you how to inject a bit of colour and fun into your cards. Cost $25. Full kit included

Saturday 8 January Distress Ink Masterclass 1pm-3pm LIMITED SPACES

Distress Inks are more than just a simple ink to stamp with – they are a whole range of creative possibilities. In this master-class we will step you through just some of the huge number of techniques and effects you can create with distress ink and create a handy tag ring for you to keep as a reminder of what you can achieve.

PLEASE NOTE THESE ARE JUST A SMALL SAMPLE OF THE TAGS WE ARE CREATING....A SMALL ACCIDENT WITH A GLASS OR WATER HAS LEAD TO SOME QUICK REPAIRS NEEDED ON SOME OF THE OTHER TAGS INCLUDED IN THE CLASS.

Cost: $22 Full Kit Included

2011-01-02T19:51:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!

Are the kids driving you crazy yet??? Then why not book them in for one of our popular kids classes. This is the front cover of the Book About Me class that we are running for school aged kids during the school holidays. We also have a mini tag album that is suitable for children aged from 5 - 12.

The Book Class costs $25 and is running on the following dates
Monday 10 January 10am-12pm
Wednesday 19 January 10am-12pm

Our Tag album runs for 2 hours and costs $25.

The dates for this are

Friday 7 January 10am-12pm
Wednesday 12 January 10am-12pm
Friday 14 January 10am - 12pm

Phone me at the shop to book 07 3395 5003

Christmas Party Fun

2010-12-20T20:31:00.000-08:00

I bet there are not many craft stores that have the ex PM and now Foreign Affairs minister at their Christmas Party!

Last night Barbara, Sharlene and myself had our staff "Christmas Party" When Kevin Rudd MP happened to walk into the same restaurant Barbara was not backwards in coming forwards in asking him to pose for a photo with us. Lucky Kevin!

Card and Scrapbooking Classes for the New Year

2010-12-20T15:50:00.000-08:00

I have just finished putting thew schedule for January and February next year. I am really excited about some of the classes we are offering and think there will be somethign to inspire

These cards are from the Window Class and Cuttlebug Class which are both being taught by our new guest teacher Leonie. The other cards are part of the Twinchies set which is being taught by Barbara

TOP TEN CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

2010-12-06T13:57:00.000-08:00

Below is a copy of the email I sent out last week with my TOP TEN picks from the store for Christmas including some great deals.......

Welcome to a special edition of our regular newsletter. In this newsletter we have our TOP TEN GIFT IDEAS as well as your chance to WIN A CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR YOURSELF. Plus I also thought I would remind all Tim Holtz fans that his annual "12 tags of Christmas" has begun on his blog. If you enjoy all the techniques and ideas he comes up with - you will not want to miss this! - we are already up to tag 2!! And for those of you who have been stalking the store looking for the new Graphic 45 range - Once Upon a Springtime - it has just arrived! More details and images to follow in next week's newsletter.

TOP TEN GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS 2010

We have compiled our top ten list of perfect gifts this Christmas. We have tried to include something for everyone from stocking stuffers and secret santa gifts -to ideas for crafty kids. We have included presents and ideas not only for hard to buy for family members - but something for yourself too. There are some great Christmas Specials in the list - just to make Christmas a little easier on the hip pocket!! So make sure you print out the list and circle your must haves and leave it lying around for "Santa" to read - even better you can send us your list and then we will let "Santa" know when he drops by just what it is that you want in your stocking this year!!

1. NEW!!! EMBOSSING FOLDERS - Only $7.50!! - Great Secret Santa or Stocking stuffers ( Available from Saturday)

2. Anita's Card and Envelope Packs - $16.95 for 50 cards and envelope with bonus free stickers!!

3. Making Memories Paper Trimmer - BLADES NEVER NEED REPLACING! HOT PRICE $89.95!

This is the ULTIMATE trimmer. It has a unique self sharpening blade that will NEVER need replacing. It has an extra large cutting platform that can e folded away for easy storage. It also comes with a bonus magnetic ruler as well as markings in both cm and inches. Thjis is currently top of my wishlist

4. SCRAPBOOKING OR CARD MAKING KIT

Our kits make fabulous gifts - you have everything you need to complete 4 layouts or at least five cards all packaged together in one handy kit. We have limited quantities available of our new December Scrapbooking kit which is fabulous for scrapping all your Christmas photos. Plus a limited number of earlier kits available too

Our new SUMMER BUMPER card-making kit is available at the end of next week, but you can reserve yours in advance as they sell out VERY FAST! Here is a little Sneak Peek

5. ALBUMS

A brand new album makes a great present and we have albums to suit all budgets. The popular Printblocks ring bound albums are still only $25. We have also just started stocking the stunning We R Memory Keepers Albums which are also ringbound but in a beautiful leather finish. These albums are our favourites and now only $59.95 and include 10 pages!

6. TOTES

Are you sick of carting your tools and stash around in 20 different boxes and bags? Well a tote needs to be at the top of your Christmas wish list. Even if you don't take your tools anywhere - having a tote on your desk helps keep you organised and tidy ( or so I am told!!) These AMM tool caddies fold flat if you need to store them for travel and have plenty of pockets and dividers for keeping everything organsied. They are also on special - normally $35.95 you can now treat yourself for only $29.95!!

7. STAMPS 20-30%OFF

We all know that you can never have too many stamps - so they make the perfect Christmas gift. But they make an even better present when you can get them on sale!. Buy 2 stamps and get 20% off or buy 3 or more stamps and get 30% off!! This applies to all stamps even our newest releases!!

8. PRINTER TRAYS

We have several designs to choose from. Not only do they make a great gift for a scrappy friend - particularly if you package it up with some papers and embellishments, but they don't take very long at all to make up yourself and make a fabulous gift for hard to buy for mums, grandmas and other family members. I have included some pictures below of some completed trays. The Kaisercraft ones are by the talented Camilla Ekstrom who designs for Kaisercraft. You can see more of these trays and more of her work on the kaisercraft blog

9. CALENDARS.

We have two options to choose from - A simple one page calendar that you can decorate up with a layout that at the end of the year can be cut off and kept. These take no time do do up and are great gifts for family members (OR you can send the kids to do one of our Christmas holiday classes - pictured below and they can make it for you!)

We also have a great 8x8 calendar too that is easy to fill quickly - you could even get your kids creating this one to keep them busy once they start their holidays.

10. GIFT VOUCHERS

We have a range of specially designed Christmas Gift vouchers that are available in any denomination that you choose. Our vouchers have a 6 month expiry date and each envelope includes a little surprise for the recipient too! Don't forget that you can also use gift vouchers for our classes too!

CHRISTMAS CARD CONTEST!!! WIN A CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR YOURSELF!!!

Bring in one of the Christmas Cards you have made this year for us to display on our tree. Everyone who brings in a card will go in the draw to win a fabulous prize pack valued at over $50!! Cards must be received by December 19 to be eligible and prize will be drawn on Monday 20 December. Please note that your cards will not be judged, and that the winner will be determined by a prize draw.

That's all for now - have a great weekend!!

2010-11-30T03:59:00.000-08:00

You won't want to miss this!!! Get your stash ready now!

CHA Round Up Part 1

2010-08-02T17:20:00.001-07:00

Well due to a technical breakdown ( my camera battery died) I was unable to upload anymore photos while I was away. But now I am back I have been able to fullyh recharge and can now add some more photos of some of my favourite pics. I will follow up later this week with some more detailed posts on some of my favourite brands and trends

Advent Calendar kits were everywhere. I liked this little one from Making Memories

Websters Pages do fabulous vintage style products and are often very innovaative

Tim Holtz attracts a crowd where-ever he goes and his new dies are really versatile. I will do a bigger review of the Vagabond later this week.

I blew my budget at Prima...just so much to choose from - great canvas pieces from Donna Downey, beautiful flowers and papers as well as some great ribbons too! I was lucky enough to do two classes with Donna - and have some great new ideas for classes in the store now too!

Make sure you leave me a comment and let me know what you like...a prize of some new ppaer releases will be drawn later this week!

2010-07-28T21:59:00.000-07:00

It is midnight in Chicago and I just somehow lost the blog post I spent an hour writing :-( However I promised an update so never let it be said that I don't follow through!!

This line from SEI is a little quirky...i love the European style santa...you can'tsee it in the photo but there is lots of shimmer too

Vintage Xmas is everywhere....I particularly like Websters

My favourite non xmas line is Restoration by Crate Paper

Spellbinders have huge mega dies!!

Also talking of Spellbinders I have found a great company that does stamps to match Spellbinder dies

The masters of the vintage look Graphic 45 have the most amazing stand...and papers

And I still can't get enough Donna Downey!

Last day tomorrow...and still plenty more to see and buy!

CHA DAY 1

2010-07-27T19:46:00.000-07:00

Well here we are at CHA Summer in Chicago! The show is definity bigger than Summer last year and I am not sure how I am going to get through all the stands! I have popped some photos below of some of my favourite things so far.

Fancy ribbons are really popular. Here are some from Maya Rd

And Tim Holtz. These actually only come in white. All the others have been coloured with distress ink re-inkers!!!

Tomorrow I will also show you some new ones from Prima too

Cosmo Cricket has some really cute lines... here are some samples using Togetherness

I could devote several posts to Prima alone...there is just so much new stuff!!
They have more new canvas items especially from Donna Downey

Plenty of different butterflies

Plus a new range of scrapbooking jewelery. You can use these on pages or turn them into something to wear.

Shaddow Boxes are springing up everywhere! This is a mini one from Maya Rd which I think will make a great xmas gift.

The compartments are by Tim Holtz and they can be completely customisable. you can shift everythign around to suit you!!

There is lots to love at Hero Arts

Not to mention Penny Black!!

That is just the tip of the iceberg...but I hope it gives you all some idea of what great new products we will have coming soon. if you see something you like...leave a comment and let us know and you might just win a prize!!!!

Will be back tomorrow with more!!
Fiona

Only 5 more sleeps!

2010-07-19T21:08:00.000-07:00

Not long now until I am off to CHA in CHicago. Am already excited to see all the new releases and see hwat new and wonderful things we just "have to have" in the shop.

I will be taking my camera with me and will keep an update of everything each day here onthe blog. ( my blog won't know what hit it with all the attention!)
So if you are keen to see just what is happenign in CHicago make sur eyou drop by next week.

2010-04-13T14:24:00.000-07:00

Am definitely beginning to feel the effect of too much chocolate over Easter, just need to find the will power now to do something about it....problem is that I seem to have great intentions then end up watching The Biggest Loser whilst chomping down on a block of chocolate!?!?!Hmnnnn...

I have been busy creating heaps of things for classes and SIA and thought I would post some more creations. Am excited about going down to SIA. I am also attending a Copic Certification class whilst there and can't wait!!!

This is one of my favourite cards I have made over the past few months. It was made for the February Card Kit and whilst my photo doesn't do it justice the Stampendous Fresh Bloom Flower is painted with a gorgeous shimmery bronze and overlayed with an Antique Stain paper glass with a tiny bit of bronze glitter added before drying. The effect is glossy and shimmery and a lot of fun to do!

2010-04-06T05:32:00.000-07:00

Challenge: To show my blog some love and make up for past neglect.

Action: Post a minimum of 2-3 times a week ( prefferably with witty banter and/or awe inspiring projects)

Hmmn I am not sure how I will do on the witty banter or the fabulous projects but at least I can focus on the actual posting part - once I have that accomplished I can be justified in spending some time prettying up the surroundings. Whilst this is my own personal blog there will be plenty of info and updates from the store too!

Anyways to kick of proceedings I thought I would post some cards I created for our recent Cuttlebug class. The top card uses one of my most favourite stamps from Stampendous - Beautiful Butterflies. along with one of my other loves - coredinations card stock!

This card uses the divine Martha Stewart Pop up Butterfly punch....we just can't keep this punch on the shelves!!!

And finally I am loving the creativity the collage technique allows...almost as much as I love distress inks!!! The butterflies were made with the Spellbinders Shapeabilities die and red embossing mats

Well I did it!!! I finally posted! Just have to make sure I do it again sometime this decade!!

Flying High

2009-08-21T04:37:00.000-07:00

I am still having fun playing with my new boyfriend! The minute I saw this paper aeroplane paper I thought of this card...problem was I just couldn't make a decent paper aeroplane. Thank goodness for 4 year old boys and their dads!!! They soon sorted me out and....voila!

In fact I like this idea so much I now have plans for a layout too.

I love my boyfriend

2009-08-20T05:55:00.000-07:00

It is no secret that I love Cosmo Cricket. The papers (particularly their borders and elements) often make me laugh out loud. I am lucky enough to already have some of their new ranges and have been playing with "The Boyfriend" The papers are retro and quirky and take me back to being in highschool. What I like most about the range is that is is definitely masculine, but not exclusively - a rare find with "boy" papers! This layout is something I have been meaning to scrap for ages - Lachlan learning to write his own name. When I spotted this fab pencil paper I just knew it would be perfect. I even got Lachlan to help by writing his name on one of the element pieces for me to include.

I also have some male cards I have been working on too that I hope to photograph tomorrow.

Fading Light

2009-07-01T07:18:00.000-07:00

Why is it that I always remember to photography my projects just whenthe sunlight is failng??? I manage to do it all the time! You think I would learn!! ANyways until I can remember to get my camera out earlier in the day - this will have to do....apologies in advance for the shockign colouring and lighting!!!

This is another upcoming class...aptly titled Puzzle Page since i have used a heart shaped jigsaw to form the background. Again the papers are Girl Friday - I just loooove this range!

One of those days

2009-06-30T07:03:00.000-07:00

I Just seem to have had one of those days today - where time seems to get sucked into a vortex and just disappears before my eyes. I just wish that I had more hours in the day!!!

Have been busy creating classes for the new scheudle and finally have some ready to share...

Seems wierd to be doing Xmas photos but I seem to have plenty of them to work with -besides Christmas in July seems as good a class theme as any! I really love this range of papers from Teresa Collins lots of clean lines!!!!

Have more to share soon - just as soon as I can get them photographed!
in the meantime check out the sneak peeks of the new SSM kits.

More Cosmo Cricket Love

2009-06-23T06:19:00.000-07:00

It would come as no surprise to most people that I am a Cosmo Cricket fan! Their paper collections usually make me laugh out loud! Team that with bright and funky designs and you have one happy scrapper!

Cosmo Cricket are currently looking for new people to join their design team - can you imagine how fabulous that would be1!. Now whilst I blog far too randomly to be a contender I thoguth I would run a bit of a Cosmo focus on the blog to highlight just how great their ranges are!! If you are interested in applying for a DT role you definitely should drop by the blog... http://cosmocricket.typepad.com/cosmo_cricket/

Whilst you are there check out the new Girl Friday fabric...... am already wondering if it is possible to get this in!!!

So in here is the first in my I Cosmo series: Party Page - which I have just finished teaching at Stamp and Scrapbook Madness

2009-05-06T07:28:00.000-07:00

Well suffice to say that my New Year's resolution has well and trully bombed. Two blogs this year isn't exactly what I call much of an achievement. But somehow there never seem enough hours in the day - particularly for the things I would LIKE to do not HAVE to do!

I would love to spend more time here, creating a journal of our everyday...but I just never manage to get here!

Well I will persist in attempting to keep this going by posting a couple of recent projects. All of course are done for the shop....I look forward to creating something soon that isn't for a class or kit - just because! I absolutely heart Cosmo Cricket....I thougth Girl Friday was going to be my favourite CHA release.... but I was wrong - snorkel wins hands down!!!

New Years Resolution already in danger

2009-01-11T02:36:00.000-08:00

Well my New Year's resolution was to blog more. Well here we are at Jan 11 and this is my first post for the year. Figured if I didn't write soon I would be in danger of breaking the resolution before I even started!!!

Things are as always busy hectic and mad - but that really is situation normal.

Thought I would post some pics I have for a upcoming class at the shop - using a resist technique with the cuttlebug. I have to admit that I wasn't the brains behind this technique. For that you have to thank Melstampz . Note the cuttlebug folder image on the cardstock minus the embossing:

I have also been stalking all the paper companies out there looking for some CHA sneak peeks. I have posted a huge list on the new forums on the website but so far I am loving quite a bit of the My Minds Eye ranges particularly:

Will try and post again tomorrow with some more sneaks

Christmas Cards and Handbags

2008-10-06T13:50:00.000-07:00

I have been sorting through my photos lately and have found some cards that I haven't shared that I will post over the next few days. This is one of my favourites - I have recently done some playing with the Stamps by Judith interactive stamps and am surprised by how easy they are to use. I just wish I had time to get to know my new camera properly so I could finally start posting some decent pics!

The other thing I want to share is the chance to win a free handbag! Go to www.handbagplanet.com and check out their gorgeous bags and go into the draw to win one. My pick is number 14!

2008-10-05T06:19:00.000-07:00

Well somehow I manged to find time for some challenges over the weekend for World Cardmaking day. I really should have been designing some new classes, but enjoyed procrastinating on something random

The first card is for the Zest challenge - a Spring themed card. This is actually three cards in one as the spinner turns to reveal the sentiment; Bloom and Grow. I used the Coluzzle spinner card template to make the card and SEI patterned paper

The second card is for the OBP challenge and it features my favourite theme at the moment - Cupcakes! The cupcakes are from a Stampendous Set - My Little Cupcake.

Apologies for the appalling photography, but it is now late - the lighting is poor and I am now too tired to play around with them any longer.

Hope you had a good weekend

Figs

2008-10-02T04:53:00.000-07:00

I am trying to make a concerted effort to keep this little space a little more up to date. Life just seems to be so busy these days.

I finally spent some time scrapping the other day - and came up with this using one of my favourite paper lines at the moment - Jack's World by Cosmo Cricket.

I really need to spend more time getting to know my camera as well as photoshop which is is sitting idle on my computer until I find enough time to work out how to use it. Then finally I might be able to post some decent pictures of my layouts!

Till next time

Fiona

This Week at Stamp and Scrapbook Madness

2008-08-26T03:54:00.001-07:00

This Week at Stamp and Scrapbook Madness

Brand New Stamp Brand – Unity Stamps

Just arrived in-store is a brand new fresh stamp brand called Unity Stamps. We have sourced this direct from the US and believe we are the only store in Australia to stock them. Unity Stamps are a great mix between traditional wood-mounted rubber stamps and Clear Acrylic Stamps. With Unity stamps – you get the best of both worlds. They have a great range of unique images and are very competitively priced. The stamps suit both Card-makers and Scrapbookers alike. See the attached images to get a feel for the range. We have initially imported a selection from their extensive catalogue, but if they prove as popular as we believe they will be, then we will expand our range. You can also get a chance to test the stamps out and have a play with them in the Glamorous Gatefolds class this month.

Other New Arrivals

Two new Basic Grey ranges have arrived; Offbeat and Ambient, as well as a selection of Glimmermist spray inks. Also arriving this week are some great new papers from a new company called Black Market Paper Society. These papers have already sold out from the supplier so you will need to get in quick. The other new range in –store is from Piggy Tales. Piggy Tales is the first scrapbooking brand to go green. All their new ranges are now printed on high quality 65 lb environmentally friendly, recycled paper!! The patterns are printed with soy based, organic ink…and YES!! It is all acid and lignin free

Competition

This is the final week of our Mega Tote Competition. We will be drawing the prize this Saturday. All you need to do to enter is to shop in-store. For every $20 you spend you get one entry. The tote is valued at over $250 and includes a huge range of products and tools.

Fathers Day Special

With Father’s Day fast approaching we have 10% off all Fathers Day stock from our display table. There is a great range of male themed stamps, stickers and papers along with some ideas to get you started. The discount is only available on full priced stock and is available for this week only.

This week’s Classes

Wednesday 10am-12pm – Glamorous Gatefolds

These three elegant cards showcase the new stamp range – Unity. You will also use some of our most popular tools such as the Cuttlebug, Nestabilities and Scor-pal to create innovative gatefold cards, including one in a circle!. These cards will certainly stand out and are sure to impress!! $22 full kit included

Friday 10am-12pm – Mini Book on a Page

Jolene has created a beautiful double layout, which features a minibook to hold a range of extra photos. You will learn how to make the book from scratch as well as how to add those extra little decorative embellishments. You will need one large portrait photo or two 6x 4 landscape photos, plus as many smaller photos as you would like to include. Cost: $12 plus bring your own supplies or buy on the day.

Saturday – 9am-11am Dimensional Distress

This fun layout features a range of different distressing techniques to give your layout interest and dimension. You will mix a number of different patterned papers together yet still keep the main focus on the photo. This layout would suit any theme or occasion. Cost: $12 bring your own supplies or buy on the day.

12-2pm Mini Book on a Page

In-case you couldn’t make it on Friday! - see description above

Friday Night Crop

We will have another crop next Friday night (5^th September). Come along anytime after 6pm. The cost is only $5pp and includes tea, coffee, and use of all our tools. We generally finish around 10.30pm. Bookings are essential.

Dust off the cobwebs

2008-07-30T05:57:00.000-07:00

Well I have finally made my way back here to make another post. Since buying the shop there seems to be so little time for anything crafty which is certianly ironic!

Anyway I managed to make a card for the inkurable comp which I try to do each month

I have used my all time favourite stamp set - Feather Flourish, by Stampendous. It is the most versatile set I have ever used and I seem to go back to it time and time again. The Little bird is watercoloured and I have added some Kindyglitz to the stamped image as well as to the Pink Paislee paper.

I have actually made a few more in a similar theme - these ones I didn't submit, but they were part of my class at Stamp and Scrapbook Madness. Again all the stamps are from the Feather Flourish Set by Stampendous and the papers are all Pink Paislee and Bazill. I also got to play with my new Nestabilities for these - I am loving the petite scalloped circles - and so has everyone else - they are so hard to keep instock!!

Weddings parties anything

2008-05-04T23:37:00.000-07:00

Well almost. This is a card that I cased from my mum. I think it is a beautful idea. I love the simplicity of using just one colour. I used a retro flower punch for the flowers and added crystal kindyglitz to give it a little sparkle. I think this would also work as a Mother's Day card if you used a colour rather than wedding white! In fact you could use it for anything - sympathy, birthday, anniversary!

I haven't created a lot lately - mainly because I have spent far too much time blog surfing and checking out other peoples creativity. Tis about time I started doing more myself!! Although I have made one fab discovery - Unity Stamps in the US. I am in love with their funky mounting system - not to mention their cool designs. Got to get me some soon! I just hope they ship to AUS.

A Cup of Tea

2008-04-22T21:02:00.000-07:00

I have been playing aorund with tea-bag folding lately. I am really pleased with how some of my efforts have come out. The idea was to try and have a modern and fresh approach to what is often considered a fairly old fashioned craft

The first card I have done was for the inkurables blog but I am so pleased with it I am thinking of including it in my next class at Stamp and Scrapbook Madness. I have used a Stamps by Judith Dragonfly stamp in brown ink with blue watercolours. I have continued the depth and texture elements of the tea bag folds by mounting a 2nd dragonfly over the top with the wings bent upwards in 3d. The blog challenge was to create something with wings and I just loved the simplicity of this dragonfly - and I love Judith's stamps too!!!

The next card is very very simple and uses a tulipfold. I think I might use this card for Mothers' Day!!

And on a slightly more traditional note I created this one using the standard medallion fold. This is actually its 2nd incarnation as the first one I did I gave to my grandparents for their 60th wedding anniverary!!! This one uses papers that are way out of my normal comfort zone and preference so I was pretty happy with the result.

And I have also created a little series of new baby cards featuring the Feathered Flourish set from Stampendous. This is the baby girl version of the card. I have also done a baby boy and a twin version. I guess this also fits the wings criteria of the inkurables blog so now I can't decide which one to enter!!!

just a few of my favourite things

2008-03-31T06:20:00.000-07:00

Well I thought I might share here some of my favourite things and finds. I love finding cute and quirky things that are a little different and can spend hours on the internet just seeing what is out there.

I am particularly in love with the very talented Miriam Bereson. I love her work and recently bought the alphabet freize for Master Cs room. I am still undecided on exactly how I will sturcture it but for the meantime I have put it up whilst I contemplate it.

The yearly planner is also a major godsend and helps keep this crazy family organised ( well sort of!)

I am also a big fan of Jan Pienkowski ( of Meg and Mog fame) and have an original fabric print up on another wall in Master c's room. I got it from a fab shop in Bronte Sydney ( whose name escapes me right now) I so wish I could have bought some of the other prints they had but sadly there are not enough walls in our house!!!

On a more personal level I have spent the weekend staring a collection of cards with the Stampendous Feather Flourishes set. Have complerted a Baby Boy and Baby Girl card and a twin card. Will also look to make an "expecting" card a Christening Card and a Baby Shower card as part of the set too. Will put them up when they are all finished.

TNT

Figs

keen as mustard

2008-03-23T16:33:00.000-07:00

Alrighty! Pop the champagne corks!! I have managed 2 posts to this blog in 2 days!! Have deciuded to add a few more pics on some of my more recent creations

First here is a card I created originally for a class in my LSS. I wanted to show how you could use conventional products in original ways

The second card is a personal favourite of mine. I love the extra little surprise it has. I must confess that it wasn't an entirely original idea but something I saw in a random magazine a year or so back. I am keen to try an dmake a few more variations on this theme. I have used the Stampendous Happy Everything Stamp set which I love for being cheery and flexible to use.

And finaly a Scrapbook layout. I finally got round to doing a LO on Master L's first bath.

Never mind that he is now a boisterous 3.5 year old! Am certianly going through a minimalist phase at the moment. Which is probably a good thing as I have so much scrapbooking to catch up on!!!

TNT Figs

better late than never

2008-03-23T06:18:00.000-07:00

well this blogging thing is going exactly as I expected...slowly! I guess that is what you get when you are mum to three kids with a husband away all the time. It is Easter already and I haven't put anything up here since before Master C's birthday. I am now resolved to try and make this a bit more solid and sorted and will start by just putting up some pics of the party and cake. Will try and find time to upload tomorrow some pictures of some recent card and scrapbook creations. In the meantime there is plenty of chocolate to eat to help me get the creative juices flowing again

TNT

Monkey Business

2008-02-02T22:48:00.000-08:00

Thought I would share my latest creations - invites for Master C's 2nd Birthday Party. As our resident cheeky money I figured a monkey party was most appropriate. These invites have been a big hit and I had a heap of fun making them! The party is next weekend so I will post some pics from the party including the monkey cake!!!

Have also been busy trying to design some card classes for my LSS. Am meant to incorporate some punch art but am currently berefit of ideas. The only card I have come up with has no punching and heaps of stamping!!!!

Oh well DH leaves again tonight so should get in heaps of evenings to "play" this week.

2008-01-20T03:25:00.000-08:00

Alrighty now.... little miss Johnny come lately here has finally decided to get with the times and start a blog. How on earth I think I am going to have time for this I don't know. With three kidlets 3 and under and a DH who is away most Mondays to Fridays I think I am setting myself up for a fall....but seeing as I don't really expect anyone else to read this...what does it matter. But for the purposes of anyone who does hapen to stumble upon this I guess I had better to the introductions. My name is Figs short for Figgalilly which is a nickname I was given several years ago that seems to have stuck as my online persona. I am kept cheifly busy these days as a somewhat stressed and frazzled mother to Master L, Master C and our newest member Miss H - who isn't quite 2 months. When i am not chasing around after the kids and grumbling unmentionables about my absent DH i try to scrapbook and make cards. I have a part-time gig teaching card and scrapbook classes at my LSS as well as my more "credible" job co-ordinating debating at a local girl's high school. Well as I currently have Miss H on my lap protesting about the lack of attention I think I will leave it there. TNT Figs