On this week at NZ Scrapbook

Hi all,
We have lots of inspiring classes planned for the week. Take a look at this line up, I'm sure there is something just for you!

Example from my Book of Me album

Book of Me Series One continued
Tonight, Monday 23rd March at 7pm & Monday 30th March at 7pm
Tutor: Michelle W
Book of Me classes have been going wonderfully. A great group of ladies have been creating some fantastic pages and it's not too late to join in. Individual sessions are $15. Visit THIS post for more info about our Book of Me Crops.

Some examples of the array of cards Wendy teaches in her card classes.

Cardmaking Workshop
Tuesday 24th March at 10.30am
Tutor: Wendy
More clever card ideas to expand your repertoire of techniques. Four cards made in class. Fee is $25 and includes materials.

Product Preview: Imaginsce & Little Yellow Bicycle main project layout

Product Preview: Imaginsce & Little Yellow Bicycle
Tuesday 24th March at 7pm
Tutor: Kathleen
A princess shimmery layout, a mini wall canvas and a cute pop up card. Three cool projects and a whole lot of fun. Just $20 for this special event. Includes materials, all welcome.

Scrapbooking 202
Wednesday 25th March - two time slots available: 10.30am & 7pm
Tutor: Mary and Michelle W
Featured techniques for this weeks class include stamping, fussing cutting, journaling, stenciling and doodling. Great for beginner and intermediate scrapbookers.

Crop Night
Thursday 26th March at 6pm
Tutor: Michelle R
Our creative social night. Work on your own pages and make new friends. $10 fee. All welcome!


Creating with Texture Paste
Thursday 26th March at 7pm
Tutor: Kathleen
Based on my recent article in Altered Arts Magazine, you are invited to attend this class and learn a selection of techniques for using this versatile medium. Texture paste is a great way to add dimension to your pages and art. Class fee $55 and includes materials and a 250ml jar of Jo Sonja Texture Paste for you to take home.

The happy hum of activity at last months Mega Crop

Mega Crop
Friday 27th March from 6pm
Tutor: Michelle R
Last months Mega Crop was a real hit so are starting to run them on a monthly basis. From 6pm till Midnight you can work on your pages, have fun with friends, participate in a crop game, enjoy a light supper and be in to win some great prizes. Fee is just $10. All welcome!

Parent and Child Class

Parent & Child Class
Saturday 28th March at 1pm
Tutor: Linda
Always a popular class, create three 8" x 8" pages with your child participant. $20 including materials.

Teacher Fenn helping the kids class participants with making their paper selection.

Kids Class
Saturday 28th March at 3pm
Tutor: Fenn
Kids love to scrapbook! Suitable for ages 8years and up. Class fee is just $12 and includes materials.

At our Beginners Class we will show you how to make creative pages in no time.

Beginners Scrapbooking
Tuesday 31st March. Two time slots available: 10.30am and 7pm
Tutor: Mary and Michelle W
Want to try Scrapbooking for the first time? This is the class for you. Basic techniques for creating a page will be covered. We will help you create a page and are happy to answer any questions. Special price of just $10 including materials.

Example from one of my journals - learn techniques to make your own personal journal.

Kathleen's Journal Workshop
Tuesday 31st March at 7pm
Tutor: Kathleen
If you have been following my Blog you will know I love journal keeping. This is more than just writing a diary, its creatively responding to inspiration in our every day lives. At this introductory class I will share with you strategies for successful journal keeping, some creative presentation techniques and get you started on a journal of your own. Class fee is $35 and includes materials and a journal to keep. All welcome.



We take great care to ensure you have a fab time at our classes. Our teachers love to share with you ideas and our spacious class areas make it easy for you to work and enjoy your projects.

Visit our Class Calendar for a further schedule of upcoming workshops and classes. Bookings are required for all classes (except Crop Nights), please phone 09 912 0665 to book or if you have any questions.

Have a wonderful week and we hope to see you in store soon!
~Kathleen, Linda and the Team at NZ Scrapbook.

This week at New Zealand Scrapbook!

Hi all,
This week kicked off wonderfully with our new Book of Me class series that started last night. We had a great group of people creating their Book of Me albums. It's not too late to join in this upcoming Monday.

Book of Me - Week Two
Monday 9th March at 7pm
$15 Crop fee.
Create a fantastic album where YOU are the star. See THIS post for more info about Book of Me.


As for the rest of this week there are LOTS of great activities to take part in!

Beginners Class
Tonight Tuesday 3rd March at 7pm
Special class fee of only $10. Materials included

Want to try scrapbooking? This is the class for you. All first time scrapbookers welcome.

This weeks Scrapbooking 103 layout

Scrapbooking 103
Wednesday4th March. Two time slots available 10.30am and 7pm
Class fee is $20 including class kit.

This class is designed for the beginner-intermediate scrapbooker who wants to develop their range of skills. Michelle Whorwood has designed a fabulous new series of layouts so even if you have done the 101 to 203 range of classes before you are welcome to attend again. You will be making all new layouts!

This weeks Scrapbooking 103 layout includes the techniques of inking, fussy cutting, Accu-cut diecutting, layering, doodling and paper weaving

Altered Books 101 Project

Altered Books 101
Wednesday 4th March at 7pm
Class fee is $35 including book and materials.

Introductory class in making Altered Books. You will make a niche book complete with a textured cover and crackle image. Taught by Mixed media Artist Kathleen Green (me!) this class is technique packed!

Lots of activity at Crop!

Crop Night
Thursday 5th March
Crop fee is just $10, no booking necessary.

Perfect for all levels of scrapbooker, come along and work on your pages. Our helpful crop tutor Michelle Reid is on hand to assist you in making great pages. Crop nights are a friendly social night - all welcome.

A selection of the background techniques you will learn

Tag Background workshops
Thursday 5th March. Two time slots available 10.30am and 7pm
Class fee is just $20 per session and includes materials.

Totally technique based, Wendy will be sharing some background methods that you can then apply to your scrapbooking, card making, altered book or general art projects. This session is number one of three sessions. You can choose to do one class or all three. Part two and three are scheduled for the 19th March and 2nd April. At the end of three classes you will have a jam packed tag book that you can use for reference to create fantastic backgrounds.

Spellbinders are close at hand! In store soon

Mega Die-cutting Weekend!
To launch Spellbinders in store we are having a mammoth weekend of demos and make'n'takes using the new Spellbinder diecutting products. Plus HUGE restock on Cuttlebug and Cricut Products too. Spellbinder products will be available in store from Friday morning. Pre-order customers can expect calls that their order is ready over the next few days.

FREE Make n Takes in store
Friday 6th March and Saturday 7th March 10am - 4pm
Come in and join the fun! No bookings necessary.

More info about this weekends Die-cutting extravaganza to come.

Altered Book Club
Saturday 7th March 5pm
FREE

Linda is hosting this months Altered Book Club. She will be sharing an arty project that you can make followed by tea/coffee, show and tell and of course a good chat! All welcome and no charge.



Bookings are essential for all classes unless otherwise stated. Please phone (09) 912 0665 or book online HERE.


Come and be part of the creative action!
Have a great week.

~ Kathleen, Linda and the team at NZ Scrapbook.

Book of Me Series One - Starts Monday!

Hi all,

We are excited to be kicking off our popular Book of Me series of crops this Monday 2nd March! We have run this in previous years and the feedback was very positive. Creating pages unique to you is hugely rewarding plus it is a great way to make new friends!

What is a Book of Me?

It’s easy to scrapbook big events, your children/family members and holidays. Being a scrapbooker often involves being behind the camera rather than in front. Are you the missing family member in your albums? Creating a Book of Me solves that problem. This is your opportunity to tell YOUR story. What makes you unique? What is your passion? Creating a Book of Me is a fun and non-threatening way to put you and your likes, dislikes, heritage, hopes, quirks in the spotlight.

Have you every wondered what life was like for your Grandmother, Great-Grandmother? Create a Book of Me and record your story for future generations.

“There is only one person who can write this story of your life with all its foibles,

follies, treasures and tears. That person is you.”

Kathleen Adams, Journal to Self

Types of pages you will be creating in the Book of Me workshops:

Past. Things I’ve done, childhood, experiences, past hopes and dreams.

Present. Your life right now, characteristics and personality traits, current roles, likes and dislikes.

Future. Hopes, dreams, goals

Your story is worth telling. Added bonus you might learn something about yourself too!

Michelle's title page from her Book of Me album

Book of Me Series One

Every Monday running for six weeks starting Monday 2nd March - come to one or come to all six!

Crop fee $15 per session or pre-pay for six sessions and pay just $75

This is a crop workshop where our teacher Michelle Whorwood will take you through a different page idea each week along with a handout.

Phone 09 912 0665 to book your space.

Things to bring

• Scrapbooking tools and materials (workshop tools available for use).
• Photo of yourself . This is for your title page. Bring one that you like!
• Refill pad and pen to take notes if desired
• Clear file or folder to store class handouts, journaling notes, inspiration etc

Have a great weekend!
~ Kathleen