WE ARE STILL TRADING !!!

Yes....we are still here, and have some exciting NEW stock instore....
There is a heap of new Yummy Webster pages.....a new Christmas line "Winter's Wings"and a new collection "Postcards from Paris" ...You have to see these !!!!
We also have some new Prima instore....So be quick !!! They won't last long...
Also New is embossed Bazzill....Its just georgeous !!!
We also have some new "paper packs"....all color coordinated to make your scrapping or cardmaking even easier...There are also Xmas packs for those who want to start their Christmas cards early.

Please note that there is still 30% off stock instore....except for paper packs and NEW stock...

Our trading hours are still....
Mon - Fri 9.30 to 5pm
Sat 9.30 to 4pm (early closing this Saturday 2pm)
Sun 11 to 4pm

If you would like to come in for a "Scrap a thon"...
We would love to see you, so if you would like to pop in....call to reserve your place.
"Scrap a thon" on this Saturday from 10am till 2.00pm
and Sunday from 11-4pm

Happy Scrappin'...
From Di and Carol

MEGA MEGA SALE

Come in and have yourself a MEGA MEGA Buy

ALL STOCK is TO BE CLEARED OUT FOR A CRAZY
50% OFF
First in best dressed… no holding or laybys
Come and grab a bargain. All stock needs to be cleared out.
Please do not ring to have stock put aside.
Starts Friday morning 9.30am SHARP………
Scrapbooking To Di For
Malaga 9249 1303

Is it You???

Scrapbooking to Di for is looking for a new owner
………….
is it YOU??

The time has come for Di to concentrate on those beautiful little grandchildren of hers
– so the shop is looking for a new owner.

If you have always wanted a little Scrapbooking store of your own, and want to discover more about the wonderful Scrapbooking Industry please don’t delay in ringing Di on
9249 1303.

All discussions held will be strictly confidential.

Sale time and missing Bind it all!!

Has anyone seen our Bind it all????? It has decided to go walkabout lol!! If you have borrowed it please could you phone the shop just to put Di's mind to rest!!

SALE TIME

For 3 days only starting this Friday 2nd July to Sunday 4th July there is 15% Storewide Sale (excluding already discounted items at 30% & 50% off). Be quick before it all goes!!

It is FINALLY HERE!!!!!

Our Spotted & Embossed Bazzill........and leaves and strips!

And Prima........
Lots of beautiful new flowers and leaves and pearls and albums!!! Stitched papers and stamps and I could go on but here is a sneak peak!!

Isn't it stunning!!!!! Hurry in as it is running out the door!!!!! :)

Don't forget we have crop night this Friday - book your place now as numbers are limited Ph 9249 1303. Also this weekend is Mel's Heritage Clock on Sunday as well as Kats cute cards made using the Cricut and Di's ATC techniques :)

Sneak Peak at some June Classes

We would love to see more people coming in to the classes - so for the month of June we are running a special where if you and a friend book and pay for the same class (at the same time) - we will give you both 10% off the class price. Please note that this offer is only valid for classes – not Crop Nights or All Day Crops. This month we have a range of classes to suit everyone - from our Scrapbook Basic on every second Sunday at 1pm to our off the page classes such as


Mel's Heritage Clock (Sun 21st June 12pm),

Rachel's cute Birthday Calendar (Sat 13th June 1.30pm)

and Di's stunning Fashion Canvas (Fri 26th June 6pm)!!

Class Participants must bring a basic scrapbooking toolkit to ALL classes. A basic toolkit consists of a 12 inch paper trimmer, scissors, adhesives, pencil, metal ruler, craft mat, and hobby knife.

Crop Night (Friday 5th & 19th June)
Cost - $10 Duration – 6 hours
Come and join us for some scrapping and socializing Time! Make use of all the facilities available such as the Cuttlebug and being able to purchase from the shop on the night. Small giveaways or raffles are also held. So grab a friend or two and book yourself in for some “me” time. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL as places are LIMITED.

All Day Crop (Saturday 27th June 10am – 10pm)
Cost - $10 Duration – 12 hours
Just like a Crop Night but even longer! Scrap to your hearts content between 10am – 10pm. Run the last Saturday of each month.

Free Crop Day (Thursday 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th June)
Come in between 9.30am – 4.30pm each Thursday and scrap for free. Bookings are essential so we can make sure it’s all set up for you. Run every Thursday during term time only.

Did you know that you can get 10% off all purchases made after each class?
– exc. Crop Nights, Free Crop Days & All Day Crops

Book of Me (Monday 7th & 22nd June 7pm)
Cost - $30 per class Duration – 2.5 hours
(discount applies when more than 4 BOM classes purchased in one transaction).
Mel is teaching this is a series of classes which will run fortnightly throughout the year – during term time only. Each class will cover a different single or double page layout covering a different Book of Me theme whilst incorporating many different techniques. At the time of booking you will be informed of the photo requirements of each class. A great way to complete an album about the most important person in your life – YOU!
Requirements – basic scrapbook toolkit

Scrapbook Basics (Sunday 14th & 28th June 1pm)
Cost - $20 Duration – 2 hours
Kat continues the fortnightly starter classes with layouts and tips and idea’s suitable for beginners and intermediate scrapbookers. If there is a particular layout you love instore—just let us know and we will show you how you can recreate the design principles.
Requirements – 2-3 photos of a particular event

ATC (Saturday 6th & 20th June 1pm)
Cost - $25 Duration – 2.5 hours
Are you an ATC fanatic or just discovering this amazing art? Come and join Di to create ATC cards which are full of techniques. You will create a set of 4 ATC based around the taught technique. This class will run fortnightly and can be joined at anytime.
Requirements – basic scrapbook toolkit, additional embellishments

Heritage Clock (Sunday 21st June 12.00pm)
Cost - $35 Duration – 3 hours
Mel loves all things heritage and all things off the page so this class is divine. Come and create a gorgeous clock perfect for a Mother’s Day gift or to keep for yourself.
Requirements – basic scrapbook kit, sanding tools

Cricut Cards (Sunday 21st June 1.00pm)
Cost - $25 Duration – 2.5 hours
Have you discovered the Wild Card cartridge yet? Come and have a play and create some great cards with matching envelopes. A great class to come and discover more about the Cricut Expressions machine whether you own a cricut or not.
Requirements – basic scrapbook kit, Cricut “Expressions” machine and Wild Card cartridge (if you have one).

Cricut 101 (Saturday 13th June 10.00am)
Cost - $30 Duration – 2.5 hours
We will be learning more about our Cricut Expressions machine in this fact filled class. Come and join Kat as we put the machine to the test when cutting mediums other than just paper! Create a fabulous layout filled with cricut techniques. You don’t have to be a cricut owner to participate in this class.
Requirements – basic scrapbook kit, Cricut “Expressions” machine and Accent Essentials and Plantin Schoolbook cartridges (if you have one). 1 5x7 or 2 6x4 photos (we have used black and white)

Cards with Di (Tuesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th June 11.00am)
Cost - $10 Duration – 1.5 hours
Come along each Tuesday and join Di to make 3 cards. Each week will have a different set of cards to make. This class can be joined at any stage.
Requirements – basic scrapbook kit

Hoot Hoot (Thursday 18th June 6.30pm)
Cost - $27 Duration – 3 hours
Mel created this gorgeous shaped layout for her Masters entry for 2008. Shaped layouts are one of the in things for 2009 – come and great this very fabulous owl shaped layout. This technique filled class is sure to please. Photos can be added later.
Requirements – basic scrapbook kit

Fashion Canvas (Friday 26th June 6.00pm)
Cost - $30 Duration – 2.5 hours
This class is filled with so many techniques that it’s impossible to list them all. In the 2.5 hours you will work with metal, paint and fabric. This canvas is a true piece of art.
Requirements – basic scrapbook kit, distress inks

KIDS (Monday 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th June 4.00pm)
Cost - $15 Duration – 1 hour
In this class children will learn the basics for scrapbooking as well as learn some intermediate techniques under close supervision. Photo requirements may change from week to week – so please ask when booking. Minimum age 7. Both boys and girls are welcome.

Birthday Calendar (Saturday 13th June 1.30pm)
Cost - $30 Duration – 3 hours
Rachel has created this gorgeous little Birthday Calendar using Twiddleybitz and the Alison Ellis Design Birthday range. It can be created in either the “girl” or “boy” range. A perfect gift for friends and family or keep for yourself.
Requirements – basic scrapbook kit

Cards with Kat (Thursday 25th June 6.00pm)
Cost - $25 Duration – 2 - 2.5 hours
This month’s class is bright, funky and just a little sparkly using the “Birthday” range from Alison Ellis as well as her superfine glitter. Come and learn how to use the fabulous hot set powder with the superfine glitter to give all your projects that sparkly finish! Perfect cards for boys or girls (you have the option on booking to nominate boys, girls or combined to suit your needs).
Requirements – basic scrapbook kit

Hope to see you in class :) :) Have a great long weekend and stay safe and HAPPY SCRAPPING!!

X Di Kat & Mel

June Timetable and New Stock

Hi Everyone

Kat is finalising the June timetable - just waiting on a couple more confirmations. So it should be ready to be emailed out today. If you are not currently receiving our timetable and newsletters email us and we will add you to the database - scrapbooktodifor@bigpond.com

New Stock has been arriving and is on order with various wholesalers for a wide variety of new items and restocks - so if you haven't been in store lately pop in before it goes. Our last batch of new stock has proven to be popular although we ordered extra so that it would last :) Come in and check out our range of Rachel Greig's Darkroom Door stamps and papers.

They are all stunning and suit cardmakers and scrapbookers alike.

UPCOMING CLASSES and CROPS

Friday 22 May - Crop Night. There are still some vacancies for this week. Only $10

Saturday 23 May 11.00am - Cards with Kat - Join Kat to make these fun and funky cards with the Alision Ellis Birthday range and hot set powder and superfine glitter. Cost $27

Saturday 23 May 1.00pm - ATC with Di - Come and create a series of 4 ATCs focussed around this week's technique. Beginner ATC makers welcome. Cost $25

Ring and book your place in one of the classes or crops today - a perfect excuse for some me time. Payment is to be made at time of booking.

Hope that you are all enjoying the rain now that it's finally here :)

See you all soon

Di, Kat and Mel

WOW! How fast does time fly - Easter's been and gone.
It's been a productive few weeks here at S2D4. Kat's been to SIA and returned enthusiastic, invigorated and with heaps of new product orders on the way. Whilst she was there she met someone. He's cute and likes cuddles and is just a little bit hairy.....confused??? He's Syd our wombat. Next time you are in store see if he's around. He'll be attending the retreat for his offical welcome party so if you are heading down to our retreat you'll definately see him there and he will be dressed for the occasion.
Something else that Kat brought back with her was an award. Proudly received at the dinner by the gorgeous Nic from Twiddleybitz and then presented to Kat at the hotel. The award was for CARDMAKING DESIGN TEAM OF THE YEAR! Congrats to both Di and our DT Member Rachel for contributing the winning cards. Some of the cards look like they have been picked up for publication so we'll keep you informed.
Lots going on instore - if you haven't been in for the last week you're in for a surprise. Last week Kat decided to pretty much singlehanded rearrange the entire store - not much was left in it's original position. However we now have a dedicated wall for the yummy new Collections products that are in store - there are some fantastic new cuts for all scrapbookers.
The May timetable is just about ready to go - there are some interesting new classes on offer - lots have techniques and products that Kat discovered whilst in Sydney so keep an eye out for that one. It is with sad news that we no longer will offer our Parchment classes - however we still have a range of Parchment products available for sale.
Hope to see you in store soon

Things have been busy lately - how we have we managed to get through it?? One answer - COFFEE!!

A HUGE thanks must go out to everyone who donated layouts to the Memory Gifts Project for those affected by the Victorian bushfires. At our advertised closing date last Thursday we had 350 layouts, as well as donated albums and cash (used towards additional albums). The courier didn't collect the box until the beginning of this week and between Friday morning and when it was picked up we managed to collect close to another 70 layouts. This mammoth number of layouts was collected between ourselves and the wonderful girls at Just Scrapbooking - so a big thanks to all those at JS who helped with this cause.

Our Garage Sale was FANTASTIC - we had heaps and heaps of items come in, lots of blasts from the past :) as well as new found faves. Di took some pics just need to get them off her camera. Without the support of both the sellers and the buyers it would not have been a success - so thank you. A huge thank you to those people who took the time to assist us on the day - Bev, Carol, Cheryl, and Sarah (if I have missed anyone my sincerest apologies). We have had many requests for another one - so keep you eyes opened (can't give too many secrets away regarding when).

The Retreat is getting closer by the day - WOO HOO!!! Not booked in and want to join in the fun - ring the store 9249 1303 and get further information. There are limited spaces available. You don't need to book in with a group of friends - come along and make some new ones :)

The April timetable is just about ready to go - you should get the email in the next day or so. Again lots of new and interesting classes on offer and a couple of classes to make that perfect Mother's Day gift.

See you soon
Di, Kat and Mel

Hi Everyone - it's been a while since our last post - sorry...

We have had a fabulous couple of weeks in store - HEAPS of new stock has come in, and is still coming. You will have to come in and see - far too much to list here.

So what's happening this week?

Saturday 28th February

Not only do we have an all day crop from 10am – 10pm we also have TWIDDLEYBITZ (www.twiddleybitz.com) coming in to demonstrate how to use their products. We will have 25% off all TWIDDLEYBITZ items whilst Nic is here. In addition to this if you spend over $20.00 (after discount) you will receive an additional free gift from Twiddleybitz. We are also offering a SUPER SPECIAL on all Twiddleybitz acrylic albums at 40% off with an additional Twiddleybitz free gift to all acrylic purchases. Come and watch Nic show how to cover chipboard, use alcohol inks on acrylic and mirror products, use of colour sprays on chipboard along with Dimensional magic, kindy glitz etc. Demo is scheduled for 11am – 12pm.

As we mentioned above we have an ALL DAY CROP on this Saturday. We are offering a special deal on that day – if you complete 4 layouts or more to donate towards the GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMORIES PROJECT you can crop for FREE. We are asking all of our clients to assist us in the Give the Gift of Memories project. All that you need to do is contribute a 12x12 almost completed page layout or album to help give the gift of Memories to the Victorian Bush Fire Victims. Please make layouts so all the families need to do is place a photo onto the page to forever hold their memories in their hearts each time they open their very own album. Some people are grouping together with another participants to donate an album (works out to approximately $5 each if there are 4 of you and then fill it with layouts). If you feel that you would like to do this with a group of friends – that would be fantastic or would like to join a group doing this – please email us or phone us and we will do our best to put you in contact with others. Ring the store to book your place as it’s filling fast.

CLASSES on this WEEKEND -
Rachel has a fantastic class using Fancy Pants transparencies and Hand Stitching - 1pm Saturday for $30.
On Sunday Rachel has a funky Kaiser Allsorts class and will show you how to create a template which you can use over and over again - 1pm $30.
Belle has a parchment class on Sunday at 1pm – come along and learn this amazing craft at 1pm Cost $25.00

GARAGE SALE - Also coming up in March we have our first ever GARAGE SALE. Do you have things in your own stash that you won’t use?? Why not come and register as a seller at our garage sale and convert those unwanted items into store credit. The Garage sale is to take place on Sunday 15th March 11am – 4pm. More details in store.

Hope to see you all soon
Di, Kat and Mel

Please have a read - lets help those inthe Vic. bush fires

I will simply copy and paste from my blog.....

please let help those affected in the Victorian bush fires....


Hi Everyone

At Scrapbooking to Di for we have been trying to come to terms with the recent devastating bushfires in Victoria. So how can we help??
Sarah Gladman (a well published scrapper) has started a scrapbooking project – called MEMORY GIFTS.
What she is asking is for scrappers to donate a 12 x 12 almost completed page to be made into an album (do the page and leave photo mats for each family to add their photos).

Scrapbooking to Di for is the drop-off point for Perth – we will coordinate the posting of all layouts to Sarah in NSW. I have attached the information from Sarah’s Blog below for you to read further about this wonderful programme. Since the first call for help she has been inundated with offers of assistance from both scrappers, and businesses. Therefore what she is aiming to do is create an album (with your help) for each and every family who have lost their home.
Layouts can be dropped off in store up to the close of business Friday March 13 so that we can post them on the Saturday to ensure their safe arrival at their destination.
We would appreciate if you could pass on this email to as many scrapping friends and family as you can – let’s work together to give the gift of Memories to those families in need. Even one page will make a difference.

Ring us or email us if you have any questions regarding the programme.

Di, Kat and Mel

As scrappers, one of the most important things we deal with on a daily basis are memories. Family memories, memories of loved ones, memories of holidays, birthdays, christenings, bbq’s and days at the beach. These families in Victoria have got no tangible evidence of their lives left. No family photos. No happy snaps. You can replace a fridge, but you can’t replace years of mementos.In order to help out these families begin to put their lives back together Sarah Gladman has started a scrapbooking project - called 'Memory Gifts'
Quite simply, she asks each and every one of you who read this to donate a 12 x 12inch almost completed scrapbook layout to the “Memory Gifts” program. Each page will be sent to Sarah and she will collect them and bind them, then hand them over to the head of Pastoral Care for the Victorian Catholic Education Office, Maria Kirkwood in Melbourne. It will not be just Catholic families benefiting, it will be anyone who needs it. The albums will then be distributed to the principals of the 4 schools that burned down, who will know exactly who to give them to.Each family devastated by fire will be (in time) given album pages to help them begin their memories again. Those families can then approach their own families for copies of photos to put into the albums, or simply start putting in fresh memories.Anyone can be involved in this project, so tell your friends and let’s get as many pages done as we can.You can check out Sarah’s Blog for more details, including LSS that are acting as drop-of points.Many thanks on the behalf of the Victorian families who have lost everything.

RETREAT, RETREAT, RETREAT

It's finally all been confirmed and we can say that our annual "A RETREAT TO DI FOR" will be held Friday May 1 - Sunday May 3 2009 at the New Heights Conference Centre in Baldivis. The Package includes - unit style twin share accommodation, 2 nights accommodation, ALL meals from Friday dinner through to Sunday lunch and all the morning and afternoon teas inbetween...yummy!! The package price per person is only $195! Payment can be made in full or a payment plan arranged - based on a $50 deposit and fortnightly payments. For bookings or further information ring the store today 9249 1303.

We have had lots of NEW STOCK come in today - lots of new albums and refills, restocks of Tweezer Bees and Honey Bee Scissors, Basic Grey Precision Files, Cricut mats both 6x12 & 12x12, Deep Cut Blade Housings are in and more Making Memories Trimmers. New Basic Grey chipboard alphas and some Imaginisce Clear Stamps from the Fairest of them all range are just some of the yummy goodies in store today.

If you are like us you have been watching the CHA releases in America with envy - lots of very exciting new products have been released. Currently we have the Basic Grey Marrakech and Porcelain ranges on pre-order and should have those in store early to mid February.

So what's happening with UPCOMING CLASSES???
Tomorrow night we have our fortnightly Crop Night for $10 from 6pm - midnight, Saturday is our end of the month ALL DAY SCRAP only $10 for 12 hours!! With the kids back to School next week our Free Crop Days are back on Thursdays from 9.45am. The Scrapbook Basics series continues with a new class on Thursday nights at 6.30pm as well as the popular Sunday afternoon. On Saturday 7th February Di will take you through Texture Paste applications and Rachel will make a gorgeous Hanging Keepsake at 1.30pm. Ring the store to book in to any of these today.

That's it for now - but remember to book your retreat place TODAY!!

Congrats to both Carol and Michelle H who left comments - we will have a RAK for each of you in store. They will be available for you to pick up from Thursday (when Kat's in next!)

We have a busy week with crops coming up. This Friday night we have our fortnightly Crop Night from 6pm - midnight, and on Saturday we have our ALL DAY SCRAP from 10am - 10pm. Both of these crops are only $10 and have vacancies available. Ring the store to reserve your spot 92491303, payment needs to be made at time of booking to reserve your spot.

Our monthly CHALLENGE packs are back for February. The February pack will be available for sale from next Saturday 31st January, for only $10.

Hope to see you in store soon

Another week - another special of the week!
This week until 4.00pm Sunday our range of Basic Grey clear acrylic stamps are on sale at 15% off. Come in and get a great deal today.

It's been a busy week instore - a new granddaughter for Di! Expect lots of photos soon. What else has been happening? Heaps of stock came in last week - we had a Kaiser order with lots of goodies arrive and a delivery of Cricut products, Making Memories items, EK Success punches, and Cuttlebug Embossing Folders to name a few. The Making Memories Precision Trimmers are flying out the door - another order has been placed so ring the store if you want to put your name down for one. Come in and see what else has arrived and check out Kat's favourite paper range the Imaginisce Fairest of them All.

Classes this week include: Thursday night What a Year! double page layout to remember all of the great events of 2008 using the Basic Grey Ambrosia range, Di has another Technique class this Saturday - come and learn how to use UTEE. Also on Saturday afternoon Rachel has a gorgeous single page class focussing on how to use the trusty sewing machine in your scrapbooking. Sunday sees the first of our Cricut classes. Come and see all of the 3 machines and learn the basics about what each machine is capable of. Ring the store today to reserve your spot in any of these classes 9249 1303. Remember payment is required to keep your place (- we do take credit card over the phone.)

We are also in the final planning phase for our 2009 RETREAT - keep an eye out for further information in the coming weeks.

Are you not on our mailing list but would like to be? Email us at scrapbooktodifor@bigpond.com Each mailout we have a large number of email addresses which are bounced back to us with incorrect addresses or full mailboxes. So if you haven't received an email from us for a while drop us an email and we can sort it out for you.

The FEBRUARY timetable was released last Friday - it was emailed to everyone on our mailing list. Didn't get one? Pop into the store to pick one up or let us know and we will email you a copy.

Hope to see you all soon

Di, Kat and Mel

PS - Make a comment this week and go into the draw for a RAK! To be drawn Sunday 25 January 2009 and winner will be announced on the blog Sunday night.

We are having so much fun with our product of the week sale - we thought we should keep going. We are certain that you won't mind. So what's on sale from 9.30am Monday 12 January through to Sunday 18 January?
.......................All of our current stock of Sizzix dies, texture plates and even the BIG SHOT machines. It's all at 15% off the marked price. Sorry no loyalty programme rewards are available on these products.

So what's happening over the next week? Tuesday and Thursday are the kids school holiday programme classes. There are still vacancies for the layout classes on Tuesday and there is limited space for the Thursday off the page classes. Ring the store to reserve a place so you can have some "me" time while we keep the kids busy for a couple of hours.

Friday 16th January is our next Crop Night - a few spaces still available for this. Remember it's only $10 and includes supper and raffles/giveaways. Reserve your spot today. Payment must be made to reserve your spot - we do take credit card over the phone.

Lots of goodies are on their way to us - so keep an eye out!

Have a great week everyone

What better way to start the week than with a sale! So until 4pm Sunday 11 January selected Twiddleybitz products will be 15% off the marked price. Please note there are no further discounts on these selected products and no loyalty programme rewards.

Many arrivals have come through the doors - including the cutest little bird houses just waiting to be scrapped! Lots more Scrapbooking Bitz diamante page runners (lots of colours) and diamante flowers. Making Memories Precision Trimmers came and went - so we have ordered more. If you want to put your name down for the next delivery ring the store today - 9249 1303. We have just placed an order for more yummy Cricut items, hopefully we will be able to fill the orders for Deep Cut Blades with this order **fingers crossed** Kaiser goodies are also on the way - lots of rhinestones, pearls and off the page items.

Hope to see you soon