We are OPEN this Anniversary Day Monday 31st January
9am - 9pm
9am - 9pm
Have a safe and fun long weekend!
~Kathleen, Linda and the team at NZ Scrapbook.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
OPEN Anniversary Day Monday
Have a safe and fun long weekend!
~Kathleen, Linda and the team at NZ Scrapbook.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Crop Nights this week!
Scrapbooking tools and materialsWhile things are a little quiet on the class front having had a great couple of weeks with our NZ Scrapbook Summer School of workshops and we gear up for the years classes and activities we would like to remind you that our popular Crop Night and Mega Crop are on this week as per normal.
Join together with some buddies or come on your own for some fun scrapbooking productivity. Crop Nights are a wonderful opportunity to gain inspiration and focus while you work on your own projects.
Michelle our wonderful crop tutor is happy to help you with direction and scrapbooking expertise in making your pages if you need it. Sometimes a second opinion gets you flying with creative finesse.
Thursday Night Crop
Date: Thursday January 27th, 2011
Time: 6 - 10pm
Class fee: $10
Includes: Tea, coffee and biscuits.
Please bring: Your current projects or photos to work with and any tools and materials you might have. Product may be purchased on the night if you wish.
Monthly MEGA Crop
Date: Friday January 28th, 2011
Time: 6pm - Midnight
Class fee: $10
Includes: Tea, coffee, light supper and FREE Make'n'Take project
Please bring: Your current projects or photos to work with and any tools and materials you might have. Product may be purchased on the night if you wish.
As always, we thank you for your support and look forward to a fun and crafty 2011!
~Kathleen, Linda and the team at NZ Scrapbook.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
5 fun and productive wet weather paper craft activities
We have had such a lovely spell of brilliantly fine weather. It was a sure thing that the rain would come sooner or later. Of course the sun will come again but until then why not make the most of the indoors with 5 fun and productive wet weather paper craft activities.
1. Sort those photos. Pull out those envelopes of stashed photos that haven't been touched. The 80's albums with the sticky cover sheets, the boxes in storage, the photos that have slipped to the bottom of the drawer. Don't forget this also includes films (yes, I know you have some somewhere!) that remain undeveloped and files on your computer yet to be sorted, printed and backed up. My fav method with printed photos is small lunch bags (the snack size fit the 4"x6" photos) labeled with a permanent marker with the date and event/subject.
2. Attend a class. Expand your craft knowledge while creating a project by attending one of our many classes on offer. This week we have classes every day. See this post for details.
3. Play with your supplies. Play. seriously. Or if you want a more productive word - organize. Sorting my ribbons, putting my rhinestones in pocket sleeves, recording my Copic marker numbers not only leaves me with a tidier workspace but it sparks so many ideas I can't wait to create.
4. Involve the kids. The trick to this so you are not left with a huge mess and mutilated paper is select a project they want to do, define the materials they can use and the area to work. It could be a room door hanger, a photo of them and a special friend, a decorated name plate for their book bag. For example, my 9 year old daughter wants to make some greeting cards to sell. Being an entrepreneurial type myself I am encouraging this. I give her papers and embellishments that I am happy for her to use. She knows that she can create on her desk and that its not to spread across her room or into the lounge. So far she has created six cards and is keen to make more.
5. Create cards. Sticking with the card theme, I love to create cards in preparation for upcoming events. They are quick to make and wonderful to have on hand for that special thank you or pick me up for a friend.
What is your favourite wet weather paper crafting activity? Post your ideas in the comments below.
Have a wonderful day!
~Kathleen
1. Sort those photos. Pull out those envelopes of stashed photos that haven't been touched. The 80's albums with the sticky cover sheets, the boxes in storage, the photos that have slipped to the bottom of the drawer. Don't forget this also includes films (yes, I know you have some somewhere!) that remain undeveloped and files on your computer yet to be sorted, printed and backed up. My fav method with printed photos is small lunch bags (the snack size fit the 4"x6" photos) labeled with a permanent marker with the date and event/subject.
2. Attend a class. Expand your craft knowledge while creating a project by attending one of our many classes on offer. This week we have classes every day. See this post for details.
3. Play with your supplies. Play. seriously. Or if you want a more productive word - organize. Sorting my ribbons, putting my rhinestones in pocket sleeves, recording my Copic marker numbers not only leaves me with a tidier workspace but it sparks so many ideas I can't wait to create.
4. Involve the kids. The trick to this so you are not left with a huge mess and mutilated paper is select a project they want to do, define the materials they can use and the area to work. It could be a room door hanger, a photo of them and a special friend, a decorated name plate for their book bag. For example, my 9 year old daughter wants to make some greeting cards to sell. Being an entrepreneurial type myself I am encouraging this. I give her papers and embellishments that I am happy for her to use. She knows that she can create on her desk and that its not to spread across her room or into the lounge. So far she has created six cards and is keen to make more.
5. Create cards. Sticking with the card theme, I love to create cards in preparation for upcoming events. They are quick to make and wonderful to have on hand for that special thank you or pick me up for a friend.
What is your favourite wet weather paper crafting activity? Post your ideas in the comments below.
Have a wonderful day!
~Kathleen
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Art Journaling Magazine
Art Journaling Magazine
IN STOCK NOW
If there is one magazine I pouuuuurr over its this one. Shamefully I never actually finish reading them! Two pages in and a idea is sparked.. must create! Two more pages, another idea. I never get to the end - but lots of art gets made.
If you love art journals, sketching, collage, cardmaking or a scrapbooker who wants to expand your ideas then this magazine gets my number one recommendation.
Phone 09 912 0665 to have a copy put aside for you today.
~Kathleen
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Summer School ENROL now! Starts Monday.
One of the wonderful things about the Summer Holidays is the lovely bit of extra time we have. No racing to get the kids to school or sports practice. No deadlines or appraisals. Oooh and warm long evenings. PERFECT opportunity to invest a little creative time into yourself at New Zealand Scrapbook's Summer School papercraft program.
Ten of 2010's top scrapbooking and papercraft workshops for your education and enjoyment.
Come to one or all ten as you wish... Attend SIX or more of our workshops during the Summer School Period (10th - 22nd January) and receive a completion certificate along with a $40 NZ Scrapbook voucher for you to spend in store.
While each of the these projects are awesome repeats from during the year (in case you missed them first time around!) the emphasis is on the techniques and methods learned in each class. PLUS there is a tips and technique handout included with each workshop as a special Summer School EXCLUSIVE.
Curriculum of classes:
Paper Weaving and Paper Tearing layout project
Paper Weaving and Paper Tearing Workshop
Date: Monday 10th January at 10am
Tutor: Tracy
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit (scissors, pencil, ruler, paper trimmer) and adhesives.
Learning paper weaving and paper tearing techniques as you create this formal page. Handout also includes information on other paper distressing techniques.
Pop Dotted Elements and Introduction to Machine Stitching on Paper Workshop
Pop Dotted Elements and Introduction to Machine Stitching on Paper Workshop
Date: Tuesday 11th January at 10am
Tutor: Tracy
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit (scissors, pencil, ruler, paper trimmer) and adhesives.
Its a Monster Christmas page... simple yet effective. Try you hand at pop-dotting (one of my most often used techniques) to create dimension and interest. Handout includes info to get you machine stitching on paper in no time.
Combining patterns and paper inking techniques
Combining patterns and paper inking techniques
Date: Wednesday 12th January at 10am
Tutor: Tracy
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit (scissors, pencil, ruler, paper trimmer) and adhesives.
No paper goes wasted once you learn the method behind combining patterns. In this class you will be making the beautiful Mariposa layout with paper inking details.
Introduction to Paper Quilling project page
Introduction to Paper Quilling
Date: Thursday 13th January at 7pm
Tutor: Tracy
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit (scissors, pencil, ruler, paper trimmer) and adhesives.
Paper Quilling has never been so simple now that we have fantastic Quilling kits and dies that make this normally fiddly technique so fast and easy. You will be twirling your way around this layout in this fun and informative class.
Creating Interactive Pages
Date: Friday 14th January at 10am
Tutor: Chantelle
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit (scissors, pencil, ruler, paper trimmer) and adhesives.
Normally a two session class in this workshop you will select one of the pages to create. This class and the accompanying handout will have ideas popping out (pun intended) for other interactive page ideas.
Creating Layers with Paper Workshop project
Creating Layers with Paper Workshop
Date: Monday 17th January at 10am
Tutor: Tracy
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit (scissors, pencil, ruler, paper trimmer) and adhesives.
Layers draw you into a layout or piece of artwork. Learn how to create dimension and interest in your layouts with proportion and depth. Plus the project is gorgeous!
Introduction to Scrapbooking
Date: Tuesday 18th January at 10am
Tutor: Tracy
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit (scissors, pencil, ruler, paper trimmer) and adhesives.
Back to basics in this Introduction to Scrapbooking workshop. Bring a couple of your own photos and we will help you complete a page. You will learn about albums, adhesives, tools and terms to progress you along the scrapbooking journey.
Using papers beyond the page - project box
Using papers beyond the page - Four Tiered Gift Box
Date: Wednesday 19th January at 10am
Tutor: Tracy
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit (scissors, pencil, ruler, paper trimmer) and adhesives.
Papers aren't just for layouts. This popular project class can be created in any of the thousands of papers designs we have in store. Choose, create and enjoy! Handout includes a basic understanding of printed papers papers, card, folding techniques and adhesives as well as full instructions for future project creation.
Beginners Guide to Heritage Scrapbooking
Beginners Guide to Heritage Scrapbooking
Date: Thursday 20th January at 7pm
Tutor: Tracy
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit (scissors, pencil, ruler, paper trimmer) and adhesives.
Thinking of creating a Family History Album? In this workshop you will learn how to get started, what you need, and the specifics of working with valuable photographs. In this workshop you will then create a Heritage layout featuring an embroidered doily.
Altered Books 101
Altered Books 101
Date: Friday 21st January at 10am
Tutor: Kathleen
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit (scissors, pencil, ruler, paper trimmer) and adhesives.
Altered Books is a creative art where you use discarded non-valuable books to make art books with tactile and beautiful qualities.. most of the time just for fun! In this class you will be making a niche book (that is, a book with a hidden compartment) featuring a textured cover. Tutored by Kathleen Green (hey that's me) - New Zealand's number one authority on Altered Books! Many students repeat this class because it is so enjoyable, if you have completed this project before you are welcome to attend again.
All classes are suitable for beginners and intermediate crafters.
Phone 09 912 0665 to book your space today.
Ten of 2010's top scrapbooking and papercraft workshops for your education and enjoyment.
Come to one or all ten as you wish... Attend SIX or more of our workshops during the Summer School Period (10th - 22nd January) and receive a completion certificate along with a $40 NZ Scrapbook voucher for you to spend in store.
While each of the these projects are awesome repeats from during the year (in case you missed them first time around!) the emphasis is on the techniques and methods learned in each class. PLUS there is a tips and technique handout included with each workshop as a special Summer School EXCLUSIVE.
Curriculum of classes:
Paper Weaving and Paper Tearing layout projectDate: Monday 10th January at 10am
Tutor: Tracy
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit (scissors, pencil, ruler, paper trimmer) and adhesives.
Learning paper weaving and paper tearing techniques as you create this formal page. Handout also includes information on other paper distressing techniques.
Pop Dotted Elements and Introduction to Machine Stitching on Paper WorkshopPop Dotted Elements and Introduction to Machine Stitching on Paper Workshop
Date: Tuesday 11th January at 10am
Tutor: Tracy
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit (scissors, pencil, ruler, paper trimmer) and adhesives.
Its a Monster Christmas page... simple yet effective. Try you hand at pop-dotting (one of my most often used techniques) to create dimension and interest. Handout includes info to get you machine stitching on paper in no time.
Combining patterns and paper inking techniquesDate: Wednesday 12th January at 10am
Tutor: Tracy
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit (scissors, pencil, ruler, paper trimmer) and adhesives.
No paper goes wasted once you learn the method behind combining patterns. In this class you will be making the beautiful Mariposa layout with paper inking details.
Introduction to Paper Quilling project pageDate: Thursday 13th January at 7pm
Tutor: Tracy
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit (scissors, pencil, ruler, paper trimmer) and adhesives.
Paper Quilling has never been so simple now that we have fantastic Quilling kits and dies that make this normally fiddly technique so fast and easy. You will be twirling your way around this layout in this fun and informative class.
Creating Interactive Pages
Date: Friday 14th January at 10am
Tutor: Chantelle
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit (scissors, pencil, ruler, paper trimmer) and adhesives.
Normally a two session class in this workshop you will select one of the pages to create. This class and the accompanying handout will have ideas popping out (pun intended) for other interactive page ideas.
Creating Layers with Paper Workshop projectCreating Layers with Paper Workshop
Date: Monday 17th January at 10am
Tutor: Tracy
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit (scissors, pencil, ruler, paper trimmer) and adhesives.
Layers draw you into a layout or piece of artwork. Learn how to create dimension and interest in your layouts with proportion and depth. Plus the project is gorgeous!
Introduction to Scrapbooking
Date: Tuesday 18th January at 10am
Tutor: Tracy
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit (scissors, pencil, ruler, paper trimmer) and adhesives.
Back to basics in this Introduction to Scrapbooking workshop. Bring a couple of your own photos and we will help you complete a page. You will learn about albums, adhesives, tools and terms to progress you along the scrapbooking journey.
Using papers beyond the page - project boxDate: Wednesday 19th January at 10am
Tutor: Tracy
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit (scissors, pencil, ruler, paper trimmer) and adhesives.
Papers aren't just for layouts. This popular project class can be created in any of the thousands of papers designs we have in store. Choose, create and enjoy! Handout includes a basic understanding of printed papers papers, card, folding techniques and adhesives as well as full instructions for future project creation.
Beginners Guide to Heritage ScrapbookingDate: Thursday 20th January at 7pm
Tutor: Tracy
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit (scissors, pencil, ruler, paper trimmer) and adhesives.
Thinking of creating a Family History Album? In this workshop you will learn how to get started, what you need, and the specifics of working with valuable photographs. In this workshop you will then create a Heritage layout featuring an embroidered doily.
Altered Books 101Date: Friday 21st January at 10am
Tutor: Kathleen
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit (scissors, pencil, ruler, paper trimmer) and adhesives.
Altered Books is a creative art where you use discarded non-valuable books to make art books with tactile and beautiful qualities.. most of the time just for fun! In this class you will be making a niche book (that is, a book with a hidden compartment) featuring a textured cover. Tutored by Kathleen Green (hey that's me) - New Zealand's number one authority on Altered Books! Many students repeat this class because it is so enjoyable, if you have completed this project before you are welcome to attend again.
All classes are suitable for beginners and intermediate crafters.
Phone 09 912 0665 to book your space today.
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