Thursday, May 28, 2009

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

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

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