Want more uses and neat effects with your Cuttlebug dies? In this clever Fold it, Flip it, Cut it Cuttlebug Class Wendy will show you how to create all kinds of pretty and lacy backgrounds and die cut shapes that you can use in your cards and scrapbooking projects.
Fold it, Flip it, Cut it Cuttlebug Class Tuesday 21st April at 7pm Duration approx 2hours Class Fee $25 includes materials Please bring: Cuttlebug Machine and mats, Basic kit and adhesives.
School Holiday Time again! Barbara has a wonderful line up planned for the second week of the school holidays.
Monday 20th April 9.30am - 1.30pm Layout and card project:
Lots of techniques in these two projects. Stamping, Cuttlebug, punching - lots of fun. Layout colours and arrangement are shown as an example. You can choose colours to suit your photos.
Tuesday 21st April. 9.30am - 1.30pm Mammoth Card making including Paper Doll and Serendipity Backgrounds
Wednesday 22nd April 9.30am - 1.30pm Fab Tag Album. Lots of room for photos, writing and pictures. The one pictured is on a Mothers Day theme however you can do any theme you wish. Bring photos of friends, a holiday, pets - you choose!
Each session is $28.50 and includes materials and morning tea. Please bring: Any basic tools you have (we have tools to share if you don't have any), adhesives (glue and photosplits) and a packed lunch. Suitable for all school aged children. Under 8years require a parent or guardian to stay for the duration of the session.
Note: Young at heart are welcome to come and participate in these classes!
Our free Easter Make'n Take - the card not the bunny!
Happy Easter everyone. The end of the school term, daylight savings... bring on a nice long crafting weekend!
Our opening hours over this Easter Weekend are: Thursday 9th April Open 9am - 9pm Friday 10th April Closed Saturday 11th April Open 9am - 9pm Sunday 12th April Closed Monday 13th April Open 9am - 9pm Tuesday 14th April Open 9am - 9pm
As a fun Easter activity we are having a free Easter Card Make 'n' Take this Saturday 11th April between 10am - 2pm. Drop in between these hours and make this super cute card (the egg spins!) and learn Cuttlebug techniques and inking too. FREE! All welcome!
Also stay tuned for our School Holiday Program activities. The dates available for 9.30am - 1.30pm sessions are: Monday 20th April Tuesday 21st April Wednesday 22nd April Cost is $28.50 and includes materials and morning tea.
More information on actual projects will be posted on this blog.
So be sure to have a wonderful Easter and we look forward to seeing in store soon. Huge Easter hugs! ~Kathleen, Linda and the eggy-tastic team at NZ Scrapbook
Creative Clock Class Monday 20th April at 7pm Tutor: Kathleen
Technique full this Creative Clock class will teach you collage techniques, use texture paste embellishments and sealed with an exquisite crackle finish.
Colours and patterns are your choice. Kathleen will help you select co-ordinating designs from the hundreds of paper designs available in store. Bright or subtle, match with your decor - its up to you!
Class fee is $55 and includes clock and all materials. No craft experience necessary - all welcome!
Phone 09 912 0665 to book your space.
Please bring: Scissors, a few paint brushes (medium/small bristle is fine), apron, gloves (optional) and a heat gun if you have one.
Today myself and seven shop.gurls played hooky from the store and spent the day learning Spellbinder techniques from Spellbinder owners and originating ideaists (is that a word?) Stacey Caron and husband Jeff Caron.
Interesting things I learnt... Stacey had the idea that she wanted to produce a die that would work in ANY pressing system cutting machine. No more some dies for this one and some for that. Cuttlebug, Sissex, Wizard, Big Shot... all will work with Spellbinder dies - and work beautifully.
This is a video with Stacey showing how you can use Spellbinder dies with the various diecutting machines including Cuttlebug.
Jeff Caron - product innovator
Jeff using his work history in engineering for jet airplanes applied his knowledge in the development of this product. Fascinating.
Inking through the stencil - a touch of chalk really makes the colours pop.
We made a layout and cards using different Spellbinder techniques. Love how the die works as a stencil too we also tried a neat reverse stencil idea where you INK THE DIE. Looked great.
Sharon and Michelle - hey that's my seat!
Remembering the whole stack order (of boards) for cutting or embossing can be a little tricky but once you've done it a few (or 20) times its super easy. We got a nice laminated copy of the stack setups for using Spellbinders dies with the Cuttlebug. I think this will be quite handy so we are going to make some for the store to give away.
Michelle, Wendy and Ann... this spells trouble!
Card ideas and Stacey with an amazing Sunflower layout - so real looking.
There were lots of samples on display showing the vast array of options and ideas you can do with your dies. Most of these samples can be found on the Spellbinders gallery.
(Left to right) Ann, Paula, Michelle, Wendy, Stacey Caron, Sharon, Kathleen, Mary
Of course being scrapbooky types we have to have a photo session... but hold on, I've rallied up the gang.. we've smiled, all sorted.... Where's Michelle W?????
Michelle W
Douh! The girl was first up getting lunch. S'ok Michelle, I understand - it was good sushi!
All up and great day. Thanks to our Spellbinder distributers, for them it was their first Retailer Day and they did a fab job.
And to you our valued customers, don't worry your not going to miss out on the fun we will be bringing these projects into the store for a special Spellbinders class. Date to be advised.
New products in this week includes lots of Kaisercraft restock of our fav products plus new papers including Spirograph, Dancing Jewel, Rustic Charm and Alsorts ranges. Each paper is double-sided so with four in each range that's 8 designs in each range to choose from!
Rustic Charm
Alsorts
Spirograph
Some new clear stamp designs - lots to choose from.
Kids Zone Clear Stamps. These clear stamps are great value. Lots of stamps per sheet and being clear it makes it easy to stamp exactly where you want it.
Love Clear Stamps
The latest Cloth Paper Scissors - March/April 2009. Cloth Paper Scissors always has lots of great ideas for mixed media art and tutorials to show you how to make your own unique art pieces.
New Craft products including decorative feathers and felts. Also new in stock Hot wax beeswax pigments for encaustic art.
Spring 09 issue of Haute Handbags. Ideas to make your own artistic bags, decorate existing bags or use the techiniques and ideas in other art projects.
New Rolling totes from MIMI. Huge storage space and easy transportation of your scrapbooking and craft stash. Check out this blog post for more info.
Lots of techniques in these two projects. Stamping, Cuttlebug, punching - lots of fun. Layout colours and arrangement are shown as an example. You can choose colours to suit your photos.
Our free Easter Make'n Take - the card not the bunny!
April Kit of the month available now!
Paula and Mary getting creative
Jeff Caron - product innovator
Inking through the stencil - a touch of chalk really makes the colours pop.
Sharon and Michelle - hey that's my seat!
Michelle, Wendy and Ann... this spells trouble!
Card ideas and Stacey with an amazing Sunflower layout - so real looking.
(Left to right) Ann, Paula, Michelle, Wendy, Stacey Caron, Sharon, Kathleen, Mary
Michelle W
Dancing Jewel
Rustic Charm
Alsorts
Spirograph
Kids Zone Clear Stamps. These clear stamps are great value. Lots of stamps per sheet and being clear it makes it easy to stamp exactly where you want it.
Love Clear Stamps
New Craft products including decorative feathers and felts. Also new in stock Hot wax beeswax pigments for encaustic art.
Spring 09 issue of Haute Handbags. Ideas to make your own artistic bags, decorate existing bags or use the techiniques and ideas in other art projects.
