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Christmas Hours:
Up to Wednesday 23rd December our usual hours of 9am - 9pm continue (closed Sundays) Christmas Eve, Thursday 24th December Open 9am - 6pm Christmas Day, Friday 25th December Closed Boxing Day, Saturday 26th December Closed Sunday 27th December Closed Monday 28th December Open 9am - 9pm Tuesday 29th December Open 9am - 9pm Wednesday 30th December Open 9am - 9pm Thursday 31st December Open 9am - 9pm Friday 1st January Open 9am - 9pm Saturday 2nd January Open 9am - 9pm Sunday 3rd January Closed Monday 4th January Open 9am - 9pm
Normal hours continue.
Lots of opportunity for late night crafting :)
Our address is: New Zealand Scrapbook Shop D, 6 Link Drive Wairau Park North Shore City
This is the project layout for this week's Product Preview: Graphic 45. Inspired by the nostaligic Christmas papers we will be making this pretty layout which features the techniques of photo sanding and Twinkling H2O's.
Please Bring:
Brown Ink Pad
Basic Kit including a ruler, paper trimmer, pencil and fine tip scissors
Adhesives. I used glue and photo splits
A small paintbrush if you have one. A .5cm Flat brush is ideal but others would be fine.
Product Preview: Graphic 45 Date: Wednesday 23rd December at 7pm Fee: $25 including materials, entry in to win Graphic 45 products and a yummy Christmas supper.
We have spaces available, phone 09 912 0665 to book.
One of the new papers from the Christmas Past Collection
With FOUR new collections we are sneaking a Product Preview in this side of Christmas. Escape the crazy and join us in checking out these nostalgic rich scrapbooking products.
New collections include Christmas Past, Domestic Goddess, Renaissance Faire, Transatlantique. By attending you will be the first to see these lovely new papers and punch outs while spending the evening creating a festive layout using the new papers from Christmas Past. (Layout to be posted on the Blog next week - Monday 21st, evening)
Product Preview: Graphic 45 Date: Wednesday 23rd December at 7pm Fee: $25 including materials, entry in to win Graphic 45 products and a yummy Christmas supper.
One of the papers from the Transatlantique Collection
All welcome! Product Preview events are suitable for all levels of scrapbooker.
Beautifully wrapped makes a little gift super special
When the lovely Fenn arrived a work this morning bearing wee gifts for myself and the girls I just had to show you! At first look you would be sure it was packaged that way but it is actually hand wrapped with scrapbook paper! They feel crisp and smart and the little details really sing.
Crimped and zig zag edge
So I hit up Fenn to find out how create them too...
This works best with a small compact gift.. something tells me there is a chocolate bar inside :)
Cut scrapbook paper so it folds around the gift snuggly and adhere closed with double sided tape.
Insert two strips of double sided tape at each open end and PRESS closed rather than fold.
Trim each end with zig zag pinking shears.
Heres the super cool part: Insert each end into paper crimpers to create pinched fold ends.
Cut small Christmas images from Christmas scrapbook paper or stickers, add little embellishments such as rhinestones, flowers and kindy glitz to decorate the gifts.
Up to Wednesday 23rd December our usual hours of 9am - 9pm continue (closed Sundays) Christmas Eve, Thursday 24th December Open 9am - 6pm Christmas Day, Friday 25th December Closed Boxing Day, Saturday 26th December Closed Sunday 27th December Closed Monday 28th December Open 9am - 9pm Tuesday 29th December Open 9am - 9pm Wednesday 30th December Open 9am - 9pm Thursday 31st December Open 9am - 9pm Friday 1st January Open 9am - 9pm Saturday 2nd January Open 9am - 9pm Sunday 3rd January Closed Monday 4th January Open 9am - 9pm
Hi All, School has finished up for most and in those few hectic days before Christmas we have some fun kids activities to keep your children entertained... a great chance for some last minute Christmas shopping alone perhaps?
School Holiday Class: Date: Monday 21st December Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm Workshop fee: $28.50 which includes materials and morning tea.
Kids love scrapbooking! This is a one morning, pre-Christmas special class. School aged children are welcome to come along to create this clever folded card/photo stand. Big kids (aka you!) are welcome to attend. Under 8year old children require a parent or guardian.
Kids Christmas Party: Date: Tuesday 22nd December Time: 9.30am - 11.30pm Workshop fee: $15 which includes materials and morning tea. .. and a gift from Santa!
During this special Kids Christmas Party, school aged children and adults are welcome to join us for a fun morning of Christmas papercrafting, yummy morning tea and a visit from Santa. Just $15 to attend, all materials are provided. Under 8year children require a parent or guardian.
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Two days of Scrapbooking Christmas Festivities Free Christmas cake and punch all day
Christmas Mega Crop 6pm - Midnight Work on your projects, christmas nibbles (bring a plate - optional), and a Christmas mini project. Just $10 to attend.
Kiwi Christmas Saturday Make n Take tag - Try out the new Design Adhesives
Super cute Make n Takes on Saturday 10am - 4pm FREE
Candy Cane Make n Take - Free to make this Saturday
Selected specials throughout the store. Come join the fun and Merry Christmas!
Adult prize includes a mix of patterned paper, a Kaisercraft gift album and embellishments, Making Memories embellishment pack, gloss acrylic paints, book rings and more.
Boys kids category prize
There are TWO kids prizes - one boy prize and one girl prize. Patterned papers, paints and embellishments.
Looking forward to seeing your lovely entries come in before the end of day, Saturday 19th December. Good luck!
Last year we had such a blast with our Christmas Decoration Competition and received some amazing entries. So we have decided to do it again! Put on your festive thinking caps and come up with a pretty, stunning, original or creative tree decoration and be in to win a fantastic scrapbook gift box prize.
Last year's winner with her prize winning entry in the childrens category: Tia Reid
Here are the details:
Entries are open from now until 9pm Saturday 19th December.
Entries are to be made from scrapbooking/papercrafts products. Preferably purchased from or the sort you would find here at NZ Scrapbook.
We have two categories: Kids Category - age 12years and under. Adults Category 13years and over.
You may enter up to 3 times per person.
Judging is by Customer vote beginning Monday 21st December at 9am and Closes Thursday 24th December at 5pm. One vote per customer.
Decorations are to be hangable (that is, they have thread or cord loop to hang them from the tree).
Decorations remain your property and can be collected after the competition period has closed. Mailed in entries are welcome but must include return postage if you would like them sent back to you otherwise they become property of NZ Scrapbook.
We will care for your entry however NZ Scrapbook accept no responsibility for loss or damage to your decoration.
Entry is open to residents of New Zealand only sorry no overseas entries.
We are putting together a fantastic goodie box prize for each category (picture to come). There will be a thank you gift for each person who enters.
Happy Creating and good luck!! ~Kathleen, Linda and the Team at NZ Scrapbook
Take Home project for My Minds Eye Product Preview ~ 18th November 2009
Gift Tag Card
Lightly adhere the marble paper to the yellow cardstock.
Punch holes at even intervals around the perimeter of the marble paper.
Using a large needle stitch the blue string through the holes.
Adhere the stitched background to your folded navy card.
Re-thread the tag with the brown string and blue string.
Using foam tape attach the tag to the front of the card.
Write your sentiment onto the brown paper and cut out with scissors. Mat onto the small piece of blue patterned paper. Attach a brad through the corner of the matted sentiment and adhere to the front of your tag.
Take Home project for My Minds Eye Product Preview ~ 2nd December 2009
Decorated Gift Bag
Fold the striped paper so that approximately 2 1/2" show for the front of the bag.
Apply adhesive to the bottom edge and adhere the velvet paper.
Cut out star designs and bird images from the patterned paper and adhere as desired to the striped paper and bottom edge of the gift bag.
Attach the decorative star brad and rhinestones to embellish.
Punch a hole in the top center of the bag and thread with ribbons. Tie the ribbons into a bow.
Glue the felt sentiment onto a small piece of patterned paper. Cut the paper so it forms a tag and punch a hole at the head of the tag. Tie the tag to the gift bag with the pink thread.
Michelle has made this lovely set of decorated frames from the Kaisercraft Q2 Workshop Magazine - haven't they turned out cool?!
So just in time for Christmas we are offering this as a hands on workshop were you can make all three frames for just $35 including materials. Decorated Frames Workshop Date: Tuesday 15th December at 7pm Class fee: $35.00 including materials (please bring your basic tools and adhesives) Suitable for all levels of paper crafter.
Things are getting a little Christmas nutty around here so I'm posting up some advance images of Tracy's upcoming classes on the 14th and 17th of December. Check out the very cool detail of making the tree using a border punch!
Detail photo of the Christmas Tree feature.
Scrapbooking with Tracy - Christmas Tree Layout Two dates available: Monday 14th December at 10am and Thursday 17th December at 7pm Class fee: $25 including materials. Suitable for all levels of papercrafter.
Tracy has created this lovely layout of her daughter dressed as Slinky Malinki and is her featured class for this Thursday's Scrapbooking with Tracy class.
This layout uses the gorgeous red and black Sakura papers from Kaisercraft and would suit all kinds of photographs.
Scrapbooking with Tracy - Slinky Malinki Layout Date: Thursday 3rd December at 7pm Class fee: $25 including materials
Phone 09 912 0665 to book.
There will be a limited number of kits available for purchase after this class. Phone 09 912 0665 or email info@nzscrapbook.co.nz to purchase.
Our layout project for the evening. Colours are brighter in real life
Hi friends, Here is the layout we will be making using the super cool Round and Round Collection from My Mind's Eye at this weeks Product Preview event.
This layout uses papers with cars and the title Let's Go. Some photo ideas include: Road trip photos, travel photos, racing photos, any photos with cars including real cars and toy cars, a photo with a child wearing a car shirt (I had one of those) or as I ended up choosing - a photo of a child/person with a Let's Go attitude. Lots of options when you think outside the box. If you can't find a photo, don't despair - this layout can easily have a photo added later.
Please bring:
One 4"x6" photo. Landscape or portrait orientation will work fine.
Basic Kit including fine tip scissors.
A dark brown, or dark red felt tip pen. I used a Sharpie since it has lots of ink but a Tombow or other felt will work fine.
A journalling pen for fine writing.
Adhesives: Photosplits and a fine tip clear drying adhesive (a glue stick would also work)
Product Preview: My Mind's Eye: Nice Ride Date: Wednesday 2nd December at 7pm Cost: $25 which includes product/project pack, entry in to win great My Mind's Eye products and yummy Waffle dessert. Suitable for all levels of scrapbooker.
We had a great time at the last My Mind's Eye Product Preview event and hot on the heels of that fun night we have MORE new ranges come in.
You are going to love this super cute road trip inspired range and other great designs. Take some time out from the end of year madness with a scrapbooking night just for you.
Ooh! and by popular request: Waffle Night! yum :)
Product Preview: My Mind's Eye Date: Wednesday 2nd December at 7pm Cost: $25 which includes product/project pack, entry in to win great My Mind's Eye products and waffle dessert. This event is suitable for all levels of scrapbooker.
Phone 09 912 0665 to book.
Prize giveaways at our last My Mind's Eye Product Preview
Hope to see you then! ~Kathleen, Linda and the Team at NZ Scrapbook
Here's the lowdown of the classes we have coming up for the rest of the month. Keep an eye out for another Product Preview event too!
A layout from one of our past Parent and Child Classes
Parent and Child Class Date: Saturday 21st November at 1pm Class fee: $12 including materials
A fun hands on class for you and your child. Create two 8" x 8" pages in this workshop. Recommended for children aged 4 - 8years.
Fabulous cards from the Masterboard Class
Masterboard Card Class Date: Monday 23rd November 10am - 12noon Class fee $25 including materials
Learn how to make co-ordinating sets of cards using the Masterboard technique. At this class you will make a Masterboard background and cards with a variety of inks and stamps on a Christmas theme. Suitable for beginners and intermediate papercrafters.
Robot Action Page Dates: Part Two - Monday 23rd November at 7pm Class fee: $25 including materials
Part two of this interactive double page layout featuring turning gears and pull out hidden journaling. Using Kaisercraft double sided scrapbook papers this workshop is spread over two evenings (one evening per page). This page has WOW factor! Suitable for intermediate and advanced scrapbookers. Come along even if you haven't attended part one. Part One will be scheduled again upon request.
Beginners Scrapbooking:
Date: Tuesday 24th November. Two time slots available 10am and 7pm Class fee: $20 including materials.
Create your first page in this class and learn the basics. A great class to ask questions. All beginners welcome.
Crop Night Date: Thursday 26th November Time: 6pm - 10pm Class Fee: $10
Crop nights are an open night to work on your pages and have helpful assistance from our friendly Crop Tutor Michelle Reid. Come along on your own or with a group for progress on your pages, cup of tea and chat plus you have the whole store selection at your fingertips so you can choose that perfect paper or embellishment.
Crop nights are just $10 to attend and we keep a tab for you during the evening of any products you may wish to purchase. No bookings necessary. All welcome!
Yummy Coffee and Chocolate Book
Coffee & Chocolate Handmade Book Workshop Thursday 26th November at 6.30pm with follow up class at Altered Book Club Thursday 10th December at 6.30pm Class fee: $65.00 Including materials/collage pack
In this special class you will receive a wonderful collage pack of Seven Gypsies book covers and pages, fabrics, patterned paper and cardstock. Plus a huge selection of coffee and chocolate collage images. Treats from Caffe L'affare too!!
Techniques include Coffee dying, collage and gesso stamping.
In the first evening we will create the main structure of the book by working on our background pages, learn background page dying and stamping techniques and start putting our books together. The followup to this class (optional) at our Altered Book Club evening on the 10th December, 6.30pm we will continue working on your books adding collage images and embellishments.
Stylish Christmas Cards
Christmas Card Class Date: Thursday 26th November at 7pm Class fee: $25 including materials Please bring: Basic kit and adhesives
Need some ideas for your handmade Christmas cards? Four fantastic cards full of techniques. Glitter, folding cards, Cuttlebug techniques and more. I especially love the Pressie Card greeting card with a special slot to hold it safe. Suitable for all levels of paper crafter.
MEGA Crop:
Date: Friday 27th November Time: 6pm till Midnight Mega crop of scrapbooking! Lots of fun. Bring your current projects to work on. There will also be a mini Make'n'take project, scrapbooking game and supper.
So as you can see there is something for everyone. Crops are great for working on those Christmas projects, get some help with ideas by attending the Christmas Card and Masterboard Classes. Or simply take some time out and lean some new techniques in the Layout and book classes.
Phone 09 912 0665 to book for any of the classes or if you have any questions. Have a great weekend!
Coffee & Chocolate Handmade Book Workshop Thursday 26th November at 6.30pm with follow up class at Altered Book Club Thursday 10th December at 6.30pm Class fee: $65.00 Including materials/collage pack
In this special class you will receive a wonderful collage pack of Seven Gypsies book covers and pages, fabrics, patterned paper and cardstock. Plus a huge selection of coffee and chocolate collage images. Treats from Caffe L'affare too!!
Techniques include Coffee dying, collage and gesso stamping.
In the first evening we will create the main structure of the book by working on our background pages, learn background page dying and stamping techniques and start putting our books together. The followup to this class (optional) at our Altered Book Club evening on the 10th December, 6.30pm we will continue working on your books adding collage images and embellishments.
Please bring:
Apron
Brown inkpad
Basic kit (fine tip scissors and adhesives)
Optional:
Portable sewing machine
Any additional embellishments such as ribbons and charms that you wish to add
Phone 09 912 0665 to book your space in this fun workshop.
Hi folks, Here is the Product Preview project we will be making using the fabulous and fun My Mind's Eye products.
Using beach inspired scallop shaped paper, net and mesh this layout will suit any outdoors beach or tropical travel photo.
Please bring:
6" x8" photo or 5" x7" photo
Basic Kit including fine tip scissors, pencil and paper trimmer
A red sharpie or felt tip pen if you have one
Product Preview: My Mind's Eye Date: Wednesday 18th November at 7pm Cost: $25 which includes product/project pack (including a full packet of rub-ons), automatic entry in to win great My Mind's Eye products and light supper. Suitable for all levels of scrapbooker.
Christmas Card Class Date: Tuesday 17th November at 10am Class fee: $25 including materials Please bring: Basic kit and adhesives
Need some ideas for your handmade Christmas cards? Four fantastic cards full of techniques. Glitter, folding cards, Cuttlebug techniques and more. I especially love the Pressie Card greeting card with a special slot to hold it safe. Suitable for all levels of paper crafter.
My Mind's Eye produces a lot of the quality cardstock weight patterned paper, shaped pattern papers and cut out embellishments that are so popular in our store... well guess what? Another new shipment! Yays! With over EIGHT new mini ranges, there is even more fabulous My Mind's Eye products to choose from.
This coming Wednesday night, the 18th November we will be showcasing the new My Mind's Eye products at our My Mind's Eye Product Preview Event. Come along, see all the new goodies and make a great beach themed page (layout sample to come). Product Preview: My Mind's Eye Date: Wednesday 18th November at 7pm Cost: $25 which includes product/project pack (including a full packet of rub-ons), automatic entry in to win great My Mind's Eye products and light supper. Suitable for all levels of scrapbooker.
Phone 09 912 0665 to book.
Hope to see you then! ~Kathleen, Linda and the Team at NZ Scrapbook
Robot Action Page Dates: Part One - Monday 16th November at 7pm Part Two - Monday 23rd November at 7pm Class fee: $25 per evening which includes materials
New teacher Chantelle is teaching this interactive double page layout featuring turning gears and pull out hidden journaling. Using Kaisercraft double sided scrapbook papers this workshop is spread over two evenings (one evening per page). This page has WOW factor! Suitable for intermediate and advanced scrapbookers.
Cricut continue to be on the forefront of innovative products for the passionate paper crafter and have now introduced the Cricut Gypsy to their popular range.
The Cricut Gypsy allows you to plan pages on the move. This hand held device works much like the Design Studio without the need to design your cutting requirements at a computer. Great to take to crops or even work on pages in bed! Purchase price $499.99 see in store for more information.
Cricut Expressions on SALE now Usually $999 Now $799 Save $200 The ultimate scrapbookers Christmas gift! Cut your own lettering, images and designs. Vary the sizes and modify with creative options. Unlimited creative possibilities.
Cricut Create on SALE now! Usually $699 Now $499 SAVE $200 Space at a premium? Primarily work on smaller projects such as cards and invitations? Want something portable? Then the Create may be the Cricut option for you. Comes with the pretty Jasmine Cartridge.
Cuttlebug + Lettering Special is back! Cuttlebug usual price $159.99 Fancy Pants Cuttlebug Die set usual price $159.99
SPECIAL OFFER - BOTH the machine and the Fancy Pants Cuttlebug Die set for $159.99
These specials are available to order by phone with credit card or direct credit payment. Phone 09 912 0665. Offers will be available via our website in the next few days.
These special offers are available until 24th December 2009 or while stock lasts. Offers are not eligible to earn Bonus Bucks stamps or Free Delivery (usual delivery rates apply).
An Altered book by Katheen demonstrating decorative page edges
Altered Book Club is a good six years old! We have been running it the first Saturday evening of the month during this time but as the silly season approaches it makes sense to look at an alternative night for now and the future.
So for our alternative crafty guys and gals Altered Book Club is now once a month of a Thursday evening.. we are going to snuggle in with the Crop Night! Check the calendar for Thursday dates: This month it is Thursday 12th November from 6.30pm.
Bring along your current projects to work on whether it be mini books, altered books, collages, stamping... We would love to see where your creativity is taking you.
Thursday night's Scrapbooking with Tracy Class features the new Basic Grey Lemonade collection. Fit lots of photos with this pretty layout with a filmstrip detail. Suitable for all levels of scrapbooker.
Scrapbooking with Tracy: Basic Grey Lemonade Date: Thursday 12th November at 7pm Class fee: $25 including materials Please bring: Basic kit, two 4"x6" photos and additional photos to crop. Can be adapted to suit available photos.
Dawn with her layout from the first running of this class
