Artist Trading Card Swap at Altered Book & Journal Club this month
Theme: Carnival
Hello everyone,
We have been having a lot of fun at our Altered Book & Journal Club/ Journal Crops lately. Just last week our special guest Kim Ravenscroft inspired us with her extensive collection of journals. For the last 8 months or so at Altered Book & Journal Club in addition to sharing our recent artistic projects we have been doing a monthly Artist Trading Card Swap. This has been a real highlight of the month! This month we have had some spaces open up for new or previous participants to join in.
To participate:
Phone us here the store and let us know you will be joining the swap. Limited spaces available phone 09 912 0665
Create 18-20 Artist Trading Cards on the theme Carnival. Any interpretation is fine. Cards must be 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" and we usually recommend you do them the same or similar as making this many can take some time. There are examples of Artist Trading Cards on our Blog HERE. Don't forget to put your name, email, card theme (carnival) and give your card series a title on the back.
Bring them along to Altered Book & Journal Club Thursday 23rd August at 6.30pm where we will talk about our cards, share technique ideas and swap them amongst the group. You will get to take one of each persons cards home. So cool!
Artist Trading Cards being shared
Don't be afraid if you haven't tried Artist Trading Cards before. We were all first timers once and our group is very friendly and informal. Feel free to chat to Kathleen or one of our staff in store if you have any questions.
Come and join the swapping fun ~Kathleen, Linda and the Team at NZ Scrapbook
Hi everyone, It is back to a bit of routine for those of us with school aged children. As you can see from the photo above the School Holiday Program participants had a very productive and fun time creating scrapbook layouts (and at other classes, off the page projects). Thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a success!
This week we have our regular favourite activities that you are invited to attend. Thursday night is always a goodie in the store with the Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy workshop,Crop Night and this week, Altered Book Club. If you are interested in Altered Book Club (or curious about Artist Trading Cards/Art Journals - the more recent term Smash Books) ask for me (Kathleen) in store and I will be happy to talk to you about our fun meetings and upcoming classes. Recently we have maxed out our numbers at Altered Book Club but there may be spaces to join in for next month.
Our latest shipment of Magazines has just arrived including new Scrapbook Trends. New issues are listed further down this email. Phone 09 912 0665 to reserve your copy today!
Have a great week! ~Kathleen, Linda and the team at NZ Scrapbook.
Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy - Elegant layout
Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy Date: Thursday 19th July at 7pm and Monday 23rd July at 10am
Class fee: $25 which includes materials Please bring: Photos, your basic kit and adhesives
A lovely layout of Kayla, Tracy's daughter on her ball night. I love the combination of natural vintage papers and the richness of the plum and glitter. This layout would suit any formal or special occasion photo and title adapted to suit your photos. All welcome! Phone 09 912 0665 to book.
As a side note I did Kayla's makeup for her ball. If you are looking for Ball/Wedding or special occasion make-ups, prior to opening NZ Scrapbook I was a makeup artist and continue to do special occasion makeups by request. Inquiries to Kathleen 09 912 0665
Crop Night Thursday
Thursday night Crop Date: Thursday19th July, 6pm - 10pm
Class fee: $10 Please bring: Current projects, kit and materials
Crop Night fee is just $10 and is an open night where you can work your pages, meet like minded crafty gals, enjoy a cuppa and scrapbooking inspiration. We also have the convenient option of keeping a running tab during the night should you wish to purchase from the store for your project. Suitable for beginners and experienced scrapbookers.
New Magazines just in
New Scrapbook Trends Magazine
Sleek and to the point this magazine is an inspiring resource for all scrapbookers. Full of layout ideas to inspire or scraplift for your albums. Themes include using diecuts, wedding, graduation, baby, fabric and felt on pages, trims and ribbons. June 2012 and July 2012 issues now available in store, $24.50 each.
Stampington Favourites
Art Doll Quarterly
Without fail a stunning cover every issue. The autumn issue of Art Doll Quarterly is eagerly anticipated each year as we present Halloween dolls in all shapes, sizes, and mediums! We’ve got gourd ghoulies and pumpkin witches, bewitching sculpted hags, adorable creatures from the Boggy Bottom Bayou, and much more. We also present part two of four tutorials by master doll artist Jack Johnston on how to sculpt hands, a beautiful glass ballerina from Susan Lenart Kazmer, and top submissions from our Shelf Sitter Challenge are revealed.
Artful Blogging
The Autumn 2012 issue of Artful Blogging includes exceptional artwork by Journal Girl, Samantha Kira Harding and Close 2 My Art's, Michelle Allen. Enjoy lovely photography by Jennifer Blair and Erin Ellenberger March of Feather + Anchor. Come and take pleasure in a complete visual celebration that you won't ever want to end! Immerse yourself in a journey of self-discovery, creative expression, and the growing community of artful bloggers everywhere with this enticing issue.
GreenCraft
This issue of GreenCraft is jam-packed with projects that are sure to get your creative juices flowing. Learn how to bring new life to dull surfaces with chalkboard paint, make beautiful jewelry using only your spare change, and punch up your wardrobe with upcycled clothing hangers. You'll also find inspired uses for old teacups, an assortment of projects made from soda cans, and much more. The sky is truly the limit when it comes to the countless ways artists find to repurpose materials into projects that are just as chic as they are green.
Where Women Create
The Autumn 2012 Issue of Where Women Create showcases 14 stunning studios you have to see to believe! Rachel Ashwell, who coined the term "shabby chic," shows off her creative space and the story of how she got to where she is today. More features include The Men Who Make it: Suede, Liz Johnson of Sew4Home, Mary Lynn Good, Corrine Riley, and a host of creative women from the American Greetings team.
Magazines are available in store now. Phone 09 912 0665 to phone order or reserve your copy today.
Morning folks! Hope you are having an awesome day so far. Lots of fun things underway at the store this week. I think you could finally say we are ORGANIZED. Ok well mostly, but good things take time right? More new papers arrived yesterday. Lots even but I will share with you just one picture because really they have to be enjoyed in person. This selection of papers is from the Everyday Tango collection. We are just loving the orange and pink combination at the moment and who can refuse a paisley styled lily? Not me!
Continuing with the orange and pink theme Tracy has used Kaisercraft Tigerlily collection in her class this week. Join her this Thursday evening as she leads you through making this graceful winged theme page. Title can be adapted to suit your photos. Just $25 for this 2hour workshop and includes materials.
Tigerlily Layout
Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy - Winged Tigerlily Date: Thursday 19th April at 7pm and Monday 23rd April at 10am Class fee: $25 including materials Please bring: Photos, basic kit and adhesives
Tigerlily layout detail
Also on Thursday evening is Altered Book Club which of late could really be called Artist Trading Card and lots of Talky Catch-up Club! The artist trading card swaps we have been doing each month have been going from strength to strength with some distintive styles coming to the fore. We would love for you to join us. To participate please bring 16 (we will be upping it to 20 before long!) Artist Trading Cards to swap on the theme Vintage. For more information about Artist Trading Cards or this swap call in store and chat to our friendly staff. All welcome to join in.
Altered Book Club - Artist Trading Card Swap night Date: Thursday 19th April at 6.30pm Class fee: FREE Please bring: 16 Artist Trading Cards that you have made (suggested the same or similiar with your name and ATC details on the reverse) plus any artwork you have been making during the month for show and tell.
Altered Book Club is informal and fun! A great way to meet crazy - I mean crafty! peoples. :)
By the way, I did add two fur babies to my wee family. oh my, I was a little nervous at first but baby bunny cuddles are addictive.... no one will miss for for a few hours right?
Have a goodie!
~Kathleen, Linda and the team at NZ Scrapbook
Hi arty dudes and dudettes,
Altered Book Club are on a roll with Artist Trading Cards. I think we are up to our fifth(?) monthly swap. Artist
Trading Cards are mini artworks that are traded among artists and friends. My collection spans cards from around the world... would you like to start your own collection? It is easy and fun!
Bird ATC's from a recent swap
This month our theme is SEASONS. The weather sure has been a hot topic, well since before December with our unseasonal grey summer. Perhaps you have a favourite season or a certain image or idea you associate with each season. For example Winter Artist Trading Cards could have glistening snowflakes or wooly knitwear images.
Choose a season then make 15 Artist Trading Cards at the dimensions 2
1/2" x 3 1/2" and don't forget to include your series title and personal
details on the reverse. I usually suggest making your cards production line style with each card being the same or similiar but it's up to you!
Margie shares the story behind her cards for our recent Countries swap
Come along to Altered Book Club meeting Thursday 22nd March at 6.30pm to exchange cards. You will leave with one of your own and 14ish unique cards from other art enthusiasts.
FREE to attend and beginners welcome. Please phone 09 912 0665 to let us know if you are coming if it is your first time.
Just some of my journals I'll be bringing to the crop
Hi friends,
Kathleen
here.. this FRIDAY night the 9th December I will be manning the store and thought I would host another journal crop for anyone interested in art journalling, recording
your life, activities, thoughts using a journal method.
This is
perfect for anyone just interested in having a look at other journals,
asking questions, trying some of my paints and techniques, getting
started or who want help and ideas with journals you have already
started.
I will be bringing my daily journals and event journals... and look forward to getting crafty with ya!
Kathleen's informal Journal Crop Date: Friday 9th December Time: 6pm - 9pm Fee: $10 Please bring: A
journal if you have one (some are available in the store if you want to
start one), your pens, paints, scissors, tools and materials so you can
work on your pages.
Phone 09 912 0665 to book (or you can just show up!)
Hi arty dudes and dudettes,
Last Thursday we hosted Altered Book Club and this month we did something a little different by including an Artist Trading Card Swap. The resulting cards that each participant bought are fantastic! Artist Trading Cards really are mini masterpieces.
Bird ATC details
Our theme was Birds and the interpretations were many and varied. From Dodo's to birdcages, music and feathers. Thank you to everyone involved!
Bird Theme ATC by Kathleen
It was such an enjoyable evening we have decided to do another Artist Trading Card Swap for December. You are invited to join in. The upcoming theme is Storybook. Interpret any way you wish... From Harry Potter to Dr Suess, Wizard of Oz to Thomas the Tank Engine - it's up to you how you represent the theme in your Artist Trading Cards. The main criteria is the size. 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" and don't forget to include your series title and personal details on the reverse.
Details of the swap on the reverse of my ATC
The due date for this swap is Thursday 15th December. With the Altered Book Club meeting for exchange at 6.30pm. Please make 12 or so cards to exchange.
Phone 09 912 0665 if you would like to participate.
Newbies welcome! We had first timers join us last time - we welcome your involvement.
Hi folks,
I know I haven't left very long for this for new people but I just wanted to let you know for this month's Altered Book Club here at NZ Scrapbook we are hosting an Artist Trading Card swap.
There is some infomation about Artist Trading Cards (ATC's) HERE
The theme for this swap is Birds. So anything at all that relates to birds can be incorporated. Think bird images, nesting, songs, feathers, eggs and so on.
We are suggesting you make 12 identical or similar ATC's to create a series. Don't forget to label with your name, email and location and then bring theme along to Altered Book Club to exchange.
Altered Book Club - Artist Trading Card swap
Date: Thursday 24th November at 6.30pm
Cost: FREE
Please bring: 12 ATC's with a Bird theme for exchange. Any artwork you have been working on for show and tell. A project to work on during the evening if you wish.
Hi folks, Great turnout last night at our Kaisercraft Jumpstart on Christmas! If you made it along I trust you had an enjoyable time. Seemed everyone left smiling and loaded up with their gift bags and projects. Photos to come. Also if you were there you would have seen the lovely Product Preview page we have ready for next Wednesday. This one got a favourable response shown last night and bookings have started. Info to come! We have LOTS of new products coming in every day at the moment. The store is looking awesome. Hopefully I'm not overloading your inbox but there is just so much cool stuff happening I don't want you to miss out knowing about it!
TONIGHT
Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy Tracy shares one of her popular Spring pages this week. With fresh greens, a spritzed textured background and handmade flower embellishments this layout would suit a wide variety of photographs. You can choose your own title to suit.
Layout detail
Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy Date: Thursday 22nd September at 7pm Class fee: $25 Including materials Please bring: photos, basic kit (trimmer, ruler, pencil, scissors) and adhesives.
Its not too late to book. Phone 09 912 0665.
Altered Book Club (and Journals!) Wow the month has rolled around fast. Shamefully I don't have a lot of my own art to show but am in the mood to get mucky. I will bring along a selection of materials tonight and lets see what happens :)
One of my Altered Books with decorative page edges
Altered Book Club Date: Thursday 22nd September at 6.30pm Class fee: FREE Please bring: Any artwork you have been working on in the last month to show. Something to potter on tonight and materials (though if you get into my bits and bobs you may not have time :)
No booking necessary
Crop Night Always a great time to work on your pages, catch up with your friends and make new ones. Inspiration from looking at other peoples projects is catchy.
Creative fun at Crop Night
Crop Night Date: Thursday 22nd September 6pm - 10pm Class fee: $10 Please bring: Your current projects and materials to work on.
Hi friends,
Altered Book Club (and Journals!) - I'm going to have to change the name obviously - is on THIS Thursday evening at 6.30pm.
Come along for a cuppa and a catch up while we work on our current projects and share our latest art adventures.
All welcome to come along and FREE.
~Kathleen
Altered Books and Journals Club Date: Thursday 25th August at 6.30pm
Class fee: FREE
Please Bring: Something to work on and something to show (art/journal/card..found item)
Heyas! Three creative activities are happening at New Zealand Scrapbook, Thursday 7th April that you can enjoy. Enjoy our relaxed surroundings and come away creatively inspired by one of our fun workshops.
Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy:
Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy Date: Thursday 7th April at 7pm Class fee: $25 including materials Please Bring: Basic kit (paper trimmer, scissors, ruler, pencil) and adhesives.
Stunning layout in turquoise and melon, includes pretty trims and an embellishment/trinket bag. Tracy teaches an enjoyable class every Thursday and runs at an enjoyable pace. Her classes are an excellent way to learn techniques.
Altered Book Club:
Bird Journal Tag is this months free mini project
Altered Book Club Date: Thursday 7th April Time: 6.30pm Fee: FREE Please bring: Any completed or in progress projects you wish to share.
Altered Book Club is a free arty get together we run once a month for inspiration and sharing of all things collage, altered books and art journals.
From 6.30pm till 8pm we share any current projects we have been working on or completed, discuss ideas for current projects then catch up on the months activities over coffee and either our own projects or that months free mini project by Kathleen.
This months mini project uses corrugated cardboard, crackle paint, music sheets, threads, glue and glitter to create a bird journal tag. While looking for a bird template to make a journal tag I came across this post by Jessica and just loved the music sheet/glitter idea. I made some adaptions with corrugated card and crackle paint and it turned out charming. Come along and make one at this week's FREE Altered Book Club meeting.
Part of a journal page by Lara
No experience or booking necessary, its a friendly small group who just love to create and chat!
Thursday Night Crop Date: Thursday 7th April, 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.
Come along, work on your projects with assistance from our Crop tutor Michelle. Great way to get pages done and make new friends in the process. Plus you have the store at your fingertips as you create if you wish to purchase the perfect paper or embellishment for your project.
Bookings are available for Tracy's class by phoning 09 912 0665. Altered Book Club and Thursday Night Crop are open for you to just turn up.
Hope you can make it! ~Kathleen, Linda and the team at NZ Scrapbook
Altered Book Club Date: Thursday 7th April Time: 6.30pm Fee: FREE Please bring: Any completed or in progress projects you wish to share.
Altered Book Club is a free arty get together we run once a month for inspiration and sharing of all things collage, altered books and art journals.
From 6.30pm till 8pm we share any current projects we have been working on or completed, discuss ideas for current projects then catch up on the months activities over coffee and either our own projects or that months free mini project by Kathleen.
This months mini project uses corrugated cardboard, crackle paint, music sheets, threads, glue and glitter to create a bird journal tag. While looking for a bird template to make a journal tag I came across this post by Jessica and just loved the music sheet/glitter idea. I made some adaptions with corrugated card and crackle paint and it turned out charming. Come along and make one at this week's FREE Altered Book Club meeting.
Part of a journal page by Lara
No experience or booking necessary, its a friendly small group who just love to create and chat!
Hi mucky pups... that is, I'm talking to myself there too! Addicted to all things gluey and inky!
This Thursday night is Altered Book Club nightat NZ Scrapbook. It's our last one for the year and we will take a break for January so this week I thought we could have a light supper, share our favourite artworks from the year (so even if you have bought it before then bring it again to show new people) and then given I'm on a vintage card roll I thought it might be fun to do a Vintage Christmas Tag project.
Vintage Christmas Tag project for Altered Book Club
I'll provide all the materials... just bring yourself!
I have lots of exciting ideas for the new year, including giving our club a brand new name. Would love to have you input on what you would like to see happen each month. Come chat and create.
Altered Book Club Christmas meeting Date: Thursday 16th December Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm Tutor: Kathleen Price: FREE
Vintage Christmas Tag detail
No bookings necessary, new people welcome - Look forward to seeing you then. Phone 09 912 0665 if you have any questions
It is the school holidays already and as usual we have a great program lined up for the kids as well as lots of inspirational workshops and activities for the grown ups too!
Here is the line up of workshops for the next week and a half:
The Daytime Crop has been humming quite nicely so we have increased it from fortnightly to weekly! A lovely group of ladies have been coming along and instead of bringing packed lunches they have been bringing a plate to share - a very nice friendly touch. Come along with your scrapbooking and paper craft projects for 4hours of midweek creativity. All welcome.
Trish at a recent Crop Night
Crop Night Date: Thursday 8th April Time: 6 - 10pm Fee $10 Tutor: Michelle Reid
A fun social night of scrapbooking and paper crafting. Seeing what other people are working on is a sure fire way to boost your own creativity. Meet new people and make progress on your projects too. Friendly crop tutor Michelle is on hand to help with ideas and technique assistance too!
The Let's Go page using My Minds Eye products
Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy Date: Thursday 8th April Time: 7-9pm Fee: $25 including materials Tutor: Tracy Dixon
This weeks Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy is a repeat class of the popular Let's Go page featuring My Minds Eye papers. Techniques include fussy cutting and dimensional glaze lettering. Suitable for all levels of scrapbooker.
Parent and Child Class Date: Saturday 10th April Time: 1 - 3pm Fee: $12 including materials Tutor: Linda Simpson
Linda will be taking the kids and parents through two 8"x8" scrapbook layouts. Bring any Easter photos you have for this weeks class. New participants welcome.
Kids Class Date: Saturday 10th April Time: 3 -5pm Fee: $12 including materials Tutor: Fenneke
Suitable for the 8 -14year age scrapbooker. Come and make a page for your album and learn scrapbooking techniques. Please bring photos and adhesives.
Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy Monday 12th April Time: 10am - 12noon Fee: $25 including materials Tutor: Tracy Dixon
This weeks page is the Slinky Malinki page in a stunning red and black colour scheme. Learn paper flowers, fussy cutting and Cuttlebug lettering. All welcome!
Waterfall Card project
School Holiday Program - Waterfall Card
Date: Monday 12th April Time: 9.30am - 12noon Fee: $19.50 including materials and morning tea Tutor: Barbara Farrow
This card appeals to kids and adults! Opens in a one-by-one waterfall flip fashion. This is going to be a popular session. Our school holiday program sessions are run by teacher Barbara Farrow - your school aged children are in for a great time! 8year old children and younger require a parent or guardian to stay for the duration of the session.
Flap Book Project
School Holiday Program - Flap Book Project
Date: Tuesday 13th April Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm Fee: $19.50 including materials and morning tea Tutor: Barbara Farrow
Clever paper cutting makes a mini book that you can fit lots of small photos and decorations. Very cool!
Mother's Day Basket and Card.
School Holiday Program - Mother's Day Basket and Card
Date: Wednesday 14th April Time: 9.30am - 12noon Fee: $19.50 including materials and morning tea Tutor: Barbara Farrow
Kids can Prepare for Mother's Day now when they attend this school holiday program session. They will be making a lovely Mother's Day basket and card - a great gift!
Date: Thursday 15th April Time: 9.30am - 12noon Fee: $19.50 including materials and morning tea Tutor: Barbara Farrow
Create a page for your album and learn ideas such as paper torn roses. Bring photos to work with.
Crop Night Date: Thursday 15th April Time: 6 - 10pm Fee: $10 Tutor: Michelle Reid
Another great night of scrapbooking and paper crafting.
Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy - Slinky Malinki layout (repeat) Date: Thursday 15th April Time: 7 - 9pm Fee: $25 including materials Tutor: Tracy Dixon
This weeks page is the Slinky Malinki page in a stunning red and black colour scheme. Learn paper flowers, fussy cutting and Cuttlebug lettering. All welcome!
Kathy working on her coffee book
Altered Book Club Thursday 15th April Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm Fee: FREE Tutor: Kathleen
Stay tuned for some fun announcements for some upcoming classes and events for those of you with an interest in altered books, collage, mixed media art and journals. You might just want to have your passport ready! Altered Book Club is our monthly meeting where we share ideas and techniques and leave buzzing with ideas for the month ahead. Don't miss this exciting night!
Bookings available now for all our fun workshops. Bring a friend! Phone 09 912 0665 to book or if you have any questions. There are project examples on display in store.
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