Little update from me!

Hi friends!

So if it seems a little quiet in the NZ Scrapbook blogosphere it would be that I the talky one have been aways. Aways aways that is... visited my sister Joanne (part of the NZ Scrapbook team) who lives in San Fransisco...

Joanne, her husband Eric and myself (less impressed with the kissing going on!)

Attended CHA the Craft and Hobby show in Florida where you are going to be THRILLED with the ordering I did of the new seasons product. We are talking stunning Christmas products, fabulous new ranges from all our favourite brands plus I added a BUNCH of new brands into the mix! Stay tuned for lots of fun events and announcements as they start coming in over the next weeks and months.

At the trade show with collage artist Claudine Helmuth

Not to do things by halfs I jumped on another plane (ok two) and found my way to the North West of England to catch up with a friend and her family whom I havent seen for 10 years - and while I was in the neck of the woods visited some incredible places. SO loved London...

Picadilly Circus - Some days I wanted to pinch myself to check I wasn't dreaming!

Scotland was breathtaking...

Adored Scotland... countryside, Edinburgh architecture, festivals, people... the Loch Ness!

and I even got to skirt over to Wales, visit Liverpool (the birthplace of the Beatles), attend a concert of my teenage fan crush... OH and I shopped alongside (ok more like not so descretly positioned myself in the near vicinty) Victoria Beckham at Heathrow Airport! True!

I TRIED to take pics but I would make a terrible paparazzi - I was so nervous security would bop me on the head my hand was shaking and the camera couldn't focus!

Basically I had a great time with lots of stories to tell and am equally super excited to be home.

Today was my first day back at work and the class schedule for September now up on the website. We have a great line up of classes with more being added as the month progresses. Appropriately check out this clever page by Tracy using the Making Memories Travel range. Made to look like a suitcase the top section flips up to reveal more photos and journaling - I may just have to book in to that!

Tracy's travel page layout runs this Thursday 3rd September at 7pm. Class fee is $25 and includes materials. Phone 09 912 0665 to book.

Some of the classes on the calendar may look a little like gibberish without images but I've taken pics and they will be added to the calendar and here on the Blog asap so will make more sense. If you have any questions of course you can phone the store at 09 912 0665 or check out the samples on display in store.

Hope you have been well. Yay Spring! Yay Home!
Will TALK soon :)

~Kathleen

Jewels and dragonflies

Hi all,

An upcoming class by tutor Michelle Reid.

Jewels and Dragonflies
Tutor Michelle Reid
Date Tuesday 1st September
Time 7pm
Fee $28.00

Come along and Michelle R will guide you through a double layout designed with Kaisercraft papers.

If you would like to book into this class, please phone the store on (09) 912 0665.


~Kathleen, Linda and the Team at NZ Scrapbook

Classes

Hi,

It's absolutely gorgeous here in Auckland, I hope the sun is shining where ever you are too. I just wanted to let you all know about some of the classes we have coming up in the next week or so. We are lucky here at NZ Scrapbook to have such wonderful and extremely talented tutors, teaching a wide variety of techniques and projects.

SB 103
Date Wednesday 5th August
Time 10.30-12.30pm and 7-9pm
Fee $20.00 including materials

If you are a Beginners/Intermediate Scrapbooker this class is a great way to expand your skills, learning a range of techniques including paper choosing, Cricut cutting, doodling, multi-photo arranging, and even colouring in!


Mini Tag Book
Date Thursday 6th August
Time 7-9pm
Fee $35.00 including materials
Tutor Wendy Jones

Choose your own patterned papers to make this cute mini tag book with Wendy. All materials are included but please bring a basic tool kit and photos that are able to be cropped. Photos can be added at a later date.

Sample of Wendy's Tag Mini Book

Scrapbooking with Tracy
Date Monday 10th August Time 10am
Date Thursday 13th August Time 7pm
Fee $25.00

Do you have school photos that need to be scrapped? Come along to Tracy's class either on Monday morning or Thursday evening where you will create a layout perfect for school photos. A hidden pocket finishes off the layout perfectly and allows room for more journalling or a space to store your child's school report.

Tracy's layout

Kaisercraft Allsorts Scrapbook Double layout
Date Wednesday 12th August
Time 7-9pm
Fee $35.00 including materials
Tutor Michelle Whorwood

Repeat of this popular class from during our event. With a bright and clever mixing of colours and patterns Michelle Whorwood has designed this striking layout using one of our favourite manufacturers - Kaisercraft. Create this page for your album.

Michelle's Kaisercraft Allsorts Scrapbook Layout

Cuttlebug/Nestabilities Card Class
Date Thursday 13th August
Time 10.30-12.30pm and 7-9pm
Fee $25.00 including materials

A fun card class taught by Wendy Jones encompassing Cuttlebug/Nestabilities techniques. In this particular class you will be making three masculine cards. Great for Fathers Day just being around the corner.

Card sample from Wendy's class

For more on our classes, please see our August class calendar which is now available online here.

If you would like to book into any of the above classes, please phone us on (09) 912 0665.


~Kathleen, Linda and the Team at NZ Scrapbook

Cuttlebug - 5th Release Launch

Hi everyone,

We are all very excited that we have the latest release of Cuttlebug A2 Embossing folders, Embossing Folder Border Sets and Cut & Emboss Combos available to purchase in store as well as in our online shop.

A2 Embossing folders - $ 13.95

These new 4.25"x5.5" embossing folders bring any project to life by adding texture and style. They're perfect for scrapbooking and just the right size for homemade cards! Use the Cuttlebug Embossing folders in leading die-cutting machines, including the Cuttlebug Die Cutter and Embosser.

These new A2 Embossing Folders are available for purchase on our website here.


Cuttlebug Embossing Border Sets (5Pk) - $21.95

Each set of comes with 5 A2 length embossing folders for borders. Professional quality results, and the perfect size for personalised cards. Also, great for a decorative feature on scrapbooking layouts.



These embossing folders are available for purchase on our website here.

Cuttlebug A2 Cut & Emboss Combo - $49.95

Two new A2 Cut & Emboss card making combos enable you to make cards quick and easy.

These new A2 Cut & Emboss Combo Folders are available for purchase on our website here.

If you are interested in any of the above new Cuttlebug products and would like to check availability, please contact us (09) 912 0665.

Have a great day!

~Kathleen, Linda and the Team at NZ Scrapbook

Kaiser Family Tree Class and Scrapbooking with Tracy

Hi everyone,

We have some great classes coming up this week.

Kaiser Family Tree Class

Tuesday 28th July

7pm-9pm

Cost $40

Join us on Tuesday evening to create this unique family tree. Display your old family photos or have a bit of fun with more recent ones as I did. This project makes a special gift for a loved family member or keep it for yourself. Guaranteed to catch the eye when on display.

All materials are supplied in the class kit. Please bring with you a craft knife and cutting mat, scissors, adhesives (suggest Tombo Aqua or Scotch Two Way glue, foam tape and photo splits) and an apron if you wish. This project takes 7 passport sized photos which can be attached at a later date.

Please phone us on 912 0665 now to reserve your place in this fun class.

Kaiser Family Tree

Scrapbooking with Tracy

Monday 27th July

10am-12pm

$25

This bright and cheerful scrapbook page contains a mini matchbox album which opens to reveal up to seven photos. Join us on Monday to complete this page, choose your own papers or copy our sample.

Tracy's example layout

Detailed photo showing the mini matchbook album

Have a great weekend everyone.

~Kathleen, Linda and the Team at NZ Scrapbook

Cricut and Cuttlebug Specials!

Hi All,

I'm very excited to let you all know about our current special offers on Cuttlebug and Cricut that are available in store and online.

-- Cuttlebug Special Offers --

Cuttlebug machines are currently reduced from $159.95 to only $99
that's a saving of $60.95!


We also have two Cuttlebug Alphabet Dies, Typewriter and Fancy Pants on sale for $99!!

Each Cuttlebug Alphabet dies contain complete alphabets, as well as complementary numbers and shapes.

Typewriter

Fancy Pants

PLUS

If you purchase a Cuttlebug at this already reduced price you can then add either the Typewriter or the Fancy Pants Alphabet Die for a total combined price of $159.95!!

Offer available online and instore until 17th August 2009 or while stocks last.


-- Cricut Special Offers --
This Weekend Only

We have an amazing offer for anyone that purchases a Cricut Expressions Machine.

Purchase a Cricut Expressions Machine for $999 and you get to choose a 'free' Cricut cartridge*.
That's a saving of $159.99!

Cricut special is for Friday 17th, Saturday 18th and Monday 20th July Only

* This offer only includes current stock available in store and excludes all licensed/Disney Cartridges.
Please phone us on (09) 912 0665 to find out availability.


but wait there is EVEN MORE....

Current Festival Prize Draw

If you make a purchase in store up until 5.55pm Saturday 18th July you will go into the draw to win your money back.

~Kathleen, Linda and the Team at NZ Scrapbook

Open until Midnight tonight!

Open until Midnight tonight!

As part of our New Zealand Scrapbook Festival of Paper Arts we are OPEN until Midnight tonight Friday 17th July
Join us here at New Zealand's largest and most comprehensive scrapbook store for shopping - there is a HUGE lot of new product. Plus enjoy tea/coffee and light refreshments while you browse the store.

Festival Prize Draw

All purchases Friday and up until 5.55pm Saturday 18th July will go into the draw to win your money back.

Friday's free mini-canvas Make'n'Take

Free Make n Take Today

Everyday during the New Zealand Scrapbook Festival of Paper Crafts we have been having a FREE Make 'n' Take project for you to enjoy. Call in between 10am - 4pm today to create a pretty mini-canvas. Saturday's Free Make'n'Take project is a pretty frame that features die-cutting and embossing techniques.

EASY, FREE and FUN!

Friday 17th July Classes still available:

Photo Tower workshop

Photo Tower
Friday 17th July, 1pm–3pm
Create this eye catching sculptural photo display in this special workshop. Colours and papers can be of your own choosing from our extensive store selection. Class fee is
$35 including materials. Teacher: Wendy Jones

Michelle's Kaisercraft Allsorts Scrapbook Layout

Kaisercraft Allsorts Scrapbook Layout
Friday 17th July, 4pm–6pm
With a bright and clever mixing of colours and patterns Michelle Whorwood has designed this striking layout using one of our favourite manufacturers - Kaisercraft. Create this page for your album. Class Fee $35 including materials.


Festival Crop Event – Retro Baby!
Friday 17th July 6pm–Midnight.
OPTIONAL fancy dress - Come in your 60’s, 70’s or 80’s garb to be in to win the Best dressed prizes. Scrap the night away to the Beetles, Abba, Elvis, Janice, The Doors… through to Madonna and Cyndi Lauper. Make a fun retro mini-project, enjoy light supper and have more than a few
laughs. Bring your current scrapbooking or paper crafts projects and be ready for a great time! Crop event just $15 to attend.


Saturday 18th July Classes

Collage Recipe Stand

Collage Recipe Stand Workshop
Saturday 18th July, 10am–12pm
Echoing bygone eras this collaged recipe stand is a delight to create and can be varied using the materials you will receive in a fabulous collage pack
you will receive by attending this class. This workshop is suitable for all levels of paper crafter. Class fee is $75 and includes materials and mixed media collage pack. Teacher: Kathleen Green



Parent & Child Class
Saturday 18th July, 1pm–3pm
Linda’s popular Parent & Child Class gets a special festival twist. Share the fun of scrapbooking and paper crafts with the children in your life. Suitable for 4-8year child with a adult guardian. Class Fee $20 including materials.
Teacher: Linda Simpson

Saturday 18th July's Kids Class Page

Kids Class
Saturday 18th July, 1pm–3pm
Children aged 8-15 years are invited to attend this scrapbooking workshop. Participants are encouraged to make creative decisions, while making a scrapbook page of their own. Suitable for beginners and experienced scrapbookers. Class Fee $15 including materials.

Scrapbooking with Tracy Sisters Layout

Scrapbooking with Tracy
Saturday 18th July, 4pm–6pm
By popular request Tracy is repeating her pretty ‘Sisters’ layout. Choose your own title to suit your photo. Class fee is $25 including materials. Teacher:
Tracy Dixon

The Fold it, Flip it, Cut it sample book you will make in this workshop

Fold it, Flip it, Cut it Cuttlebug Class
Saturday 18th July, 4pm–6pm
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. Class fee $25 Including materials. Teacher: Wendy Jones

Examples of Artist Trading Cards made by Kathleen

Artist Trading Cards with Kathleen
Saturday 18th July, 4pm–6pm
Mixed Media artist and NZ Scrapbook store owner Kathleen Green has been creating and trading Artist Trading Cards from around the world for the past six years. Come along to this creative class and learn techniques that will have you trading with your arty friends in no time. Suitable for all levels. Comes with a great mixed media collage pack to get you started. $45 including materials for the class and collage pack.



Festival After Party
Saturday 18th July, 6pm–7pm
At the New Zealand Scrapbook Festival of Paper Arts After Party we will be making special
presentations and drawing of our Win Your Money Back prize. All welcome, free to attend. From 6-7pm though you are welcome to stay on until longer if you wish. Come join us for the for a free sausage and chat.