Artist Trading Card Swap

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:

1. Phone us here the store and let us know you will be joining the swap.  Limited spaces available phone 09 912 0665
2. 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.
3. 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

Artist Trading Cards in the process of creation

 

Journal Crop this Thursday with guest Kim Ravenscroft

Journal Crop this Thursday with Special Guest Kim Ravenscroft Hi friends, We have an exciting crop lined up for this coming Thursday 9th August at 6.30pm.  Many of you may know that I (Kathleen) am pretty into journals and mixed media art and look forward to the Journal Crops and workshops that I run here in the store.  This particular journal crop is going to be extra special and to say I am looking forward to it is an understatement!  This month we have special guest Kim Ravenscroft coming to share with us her love for journal art and show her extensive collection of journals.  I had the opportunity to look through some of her journals on Friday night and after wards felt invigorated and inspired and I know after this Journal Crop you will too. This is what Kim has to say about keeping art journals: "My love for journaling has only really developed in the last three years when a friend from work introduced me to the world of scrapbooking.  I attended my first ever journaling class in March 2009, taught by the lovely Kathleen.  That was the beginning of my love affair with art journaling. Since then, I have attended scrapbook classes, rummaged around the online mixed media fraternity, completed online art journaling classes, and collected many inspiring mixed media mags, I even went to America to an Art Retreat and met and became friends with so many wonderful like minded women. On this journey I have learnt a lot of really cool techniques and have been introduced to “outside the box thinking” when it comes to producing my own art.  Even though I continue to learn and try out more and more fantastic techniques, I now want to share some of these wonderful things with others so that they too can feel the joy and satisfaction that I have experienced." Kim's enthusiasm for art journaling is infectious, so I would encourage anyone with an interest in Journal Keeping, Art Journals and Mixed Media Art to attend. It's going to be a fun and inspiring evening.  Please bring a sketchbook or journal with you as there may be opportunity to try some techniques during the night.  We have some art journals available to purchase in the store for $5.99 if you don't have one already.  Also if you have been keeping art journals/smash books already please bring those with you as we would love to be inspired by what you are doing too.  Cost for the evening is just $10 and includes tea/coffee/supper and technique materials. Please phone 09 912 0665 or email info@nzscrapbook.co.nz if you would like to attend. Book it in! ~Kathleen

New magazines, Thursday scrapbooking and more! 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.

Journal Crop this Friday - with Winter warming SOUP!

Just some of my journals I'll be bringing to the crop

Hi friends,
Kathleen here.. this FRIDAY night the 22nd June I am hosting another journal crop for anyone interested in art journalling, smashbooks, 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 a wash background, getting started or who want help and ideas with journals you have already started.

I will be bringing my daily journals and event journals, plus I'm mad keen on cooking at the moment so if you are willing for me to try a new recipe on you I will be serving soup!  Perhaps Minestrone? Something warm and wintery... hope you can make it and look I look forward to getting crafty with ya!

Kathleen's informal Journal Crop
Date: Friday 22nd June
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Fee: $15
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 own pages.


Phone 09 912 0665 to book

ALL WELCOME! See you then :)

~Kathleen

Artist Trading Card Swap - Seasons theme

Artist Trading Cards from our bird theme swap

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.

Bird Theme ATC by Kathleen

Details of the swap on the reverse of my ATC

 

 

Lara talks about her cards with Louise and Ayla

Hope you can make it!

~Kathleen

Did you see us in The Herald?

Scrapbooking feature in The Herald 19th February

 Heya folks!
Pretty stoked to see New Zealand Scrapbook featured in the Living liftout of The New Zealand Herald On Sunday this last weekend.  NZ Scrapbook teacher Chantelle Maber and myself had a wee photoshoot with The Herald photographer and was pleased to see the scrapbooking love shared in our national newspaper.  Linda even had a few quotes in the article! Funny thing is she can't remember chatting to the reporter.  All good.

That's us!

To see the full article we have it on display in the store. 

Speaking of scrapbooking whizz Chantelle she has a Beginners class in store tomorrow night at 7pm so if you want to give scrapbooking a try or know someone itching to begin she will be happy to show the ropes.  Too much fun.

Beginners Scrapbooking
Date: Tuesday 21st February
Time: 7pm
Fee: $20 including materials
Please bring: A photo to scrapbook


Also on this Thursday is my Paper Clay workshop.  I'll be completely honest with you, I have been useless at getting this sample finished and photographed.  But I can tell you it is coming together beautifully! Gorgeous blues and framed background.  We will be stamping and embellishing the night away Thursday evening with one of my favourite products.

How about a mid-process photo?

Paper Clay Workshop
Date: Thursday 23rd February
Time: 6.30pm
Class fee: $35 includes materials and frame background
Please bring: Craft mat and scissors, scalpel knife if you have one.  Apron recommended

Phone 09 912 0665 for more info on these classes or to book your space.

Have a fab week!
~Kathleen

Journal Crop Friday Night

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!)

ALL WELCOME! See you then :)

~Kathleen

December Artist Trading Card Swap

Artist Trading Cards from our bird theme swap

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.

Kathleen's (me!) ATCs ready to exchange

Vintage Christmas Card Workshop tomorrow

Two of the four unique cards you will make at this workshop

Spaces Available - Class tomorrow (Saturday 5th November)

Vintage Christmas Greeting Cards
Date: Saturday 5th November
Time: 10am - 12.30pm
Class fee: $25 including collage pack and materials.
Please bring: Basic kit, adhesives, fine tip scissors.







There are still a few spaces left for this relaxed and detailed card class with Kathleen.  Come along and enjoy making some really special cards that you might not want to give away!

Each participant will receive a Collage Sheet and card creation pack to make four beautiful cards.  Workshop runs from 10am - 12.30pm and is suitable for intermediate or advanced crafters.  So much fun and you are bound to learn something new.
 


Phone 09 912 0665 to book

Vintage Christmas Greeting Card Workshop

Vintage Greeting Card class sample from past class

 ALL NEW CARDS

Hi folks,

Time for another Vintage Card Class.  These popular workshops with Kathleen are FULL of details and techniques.  If you like intricate designs and carefully crafted mini pieces of art then this is the card class for you.


Each participant will receive a Angel Collage Sheet and card creation pack.  Four cards will be made on the day.  Workshop runs from 10am - 12.30pm and is suitable for intermediate or advanced crafters.  So much fun and you are bound to learn something new.

More Vintage Greeting Card class samples from previous classes

Vintage Christmas Greeting Cards
Date: Saturday 5th November
Time: 10am - 12.30pm
Class fee: $25 including collage pack and materials.
Please bring: Basic kit, adhesives, fine tip scissors.

Phone 09 912 0665 to book

Journal Crop Saturday Night

Just some of my journals I'll be bringing to the crop

Hi friends,
Kathleen here.. this Saturday night the 9th July I will be manning the store and since I've had lots of requests about my journals thought I would host a wee 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: Saturday 9th July
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!)

ALL WELCOME! See you then :)

~Kathleen

Colorful Life Layout Wednesday evening

Sweet Girl Layout with Pukeko feature

Sweet Girl Layout with Kathleen
Date: Wednesday 6th July at 7pm
Time: 7pm
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Photo, scissors, adhesives, paper trimmer.

Love the Colorful Life range of papers from Die Cuts with a View? Then check out this layout - so bold and vibrant with shimmer thrown in. In this class Kathleen works with the cardstock negative shapes to create blocks of pattern plus stitching and button/pearl embellishing. Suitable for all levels of scrapbooker. Great for boy or girl pages.

Phone 09 912 0665 to book.

Layout detail

Note: American spelling of Colourful intended as per used by Die Cuts with a View.

Special Layout Class Wednesday: Colorful Life

Wednesday night's layout project

Featuring the bold and beautiful papers from the new Colorful Life Collection by Die Cuts with a View this layout class with Kathleen has lots of textural details including machine stitching, inking and rhinestones.

There are 24 new designs in this collection available for for purchase from Wednesday evening. You will love the strong colours and bold designs.

Colorful Life Layout Class
Date: Wednesday 8th June at 7pm
Class fee: $20 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit of scissors, paper trimmer and adhesives.

Phone 09 912 0665 to book

Layout detail

Special Double Class Shimmer Fest!

Monday's Kaiser Roses layout workshop with Chantelle

Next week we have not one but TWO special shimmer classes.

Monday 30th May Kaiser Roses with Chantelle and Wednesday 1st June, Golden Mariposa with Kathleen. These are two classes you don't want to miss. Each workshop includes materials and you will enjoy a fun class along with a cuppa with other scrapbooking fans.

Double class BONUS. Come to both workshops and pay just $20 each!

Kaiser Roses layout detail

Shimmer Monday: Kaiser Roses with Chantelle
Date: Monday 30th May at 7pm
Fee: $25 including materials (see above for special offer)
Please bring: Basic kit (trimmer, scissors, pencil, ruler), adhesives (photosplits, glue, foam tape), scalpel and cutting mat.

Golden Mariposa layout

Shimmer Wednesday: Golden Mariposa with Kathleen
Date: Wednesday 1st of June at 7pm
Fee: $25 including materials (see above for special offer)
Please bring: Basic kit (trimmer, scissors, pencil, ruler), adhesives (photosplits, glue, foam tape).

Golden Mariposa detail

You can be assured a well prepared, enjoyable, value packed workshop with experienced teachers at NZ Scrapbook. Come along for a great crafty evening!

Phone 09 912 0665 to book.

Vintage Mother's Day Card Workshop

Stunning glittered flower images

I am lovvvving these Vintage Card Classes. It gives me an excuse to pull out my favourite lacy ribbons, rosey stamp pads, metal trinkets and my favourite decorative tool of all: my Sewing machine!

This Saturday I am running a Mother's Day themed Vintage Card workshop. The cards are vintage floral that could be used for all occasions with pretty delicate techniques.


Vintage Mother's Day Card Workshop with Kathleen
Date: Saturday 7th May
Time: 10am- 12.30pm (ish)
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic tool kit (scissors, cutting mat, ruler, paper trimmer) and adhesives (double sided tape, glue and foam dots)

We will be using a beautiful glittered sheet of vintage floral images by Die Cuts with a View. Workshop includes materials for making the four card projects (I might try to sneak a tag in too!).

Phone 09 912 0665 to book.

scrAPPy sketches is now LIVE

... and available on the iTunes store. Yays!!


Hi folks,

I get consistently asked for two types of help with layouts in the store:

1. What colours to use?
2. How do I arrange my layout?

The scrapbook sketches concept poses a solution to the second question so I (and my good techy friend Tim) have put together a VERY easy to use iPhone/iTouch app sketch resource.


SO SIMPLE - Select your photos, count them up. Choose the tab that corresponds to the number of photos and select the layout you wish to use as a reference.

No more wondering where to put your photos and embellishments... the answer is at your fingertips.


Along with the APP we have created a NEW scrAPPy sketches Blog where we would love to showcase the pages you have made using the scrAPPy sketches APP.



So super exciting development here at NZ Scrapbook. New Zealand's very first scrapbooking iPhone APP! We welcome your feedback.


Spread the word. If you feature scrAPPy sketches APP on your blog or website I would love to see. I welcome your suggestions for getting the scrAPPy sketches news out there - feel free to email me on kathleen@nzscrapbook.co.nz


Have a wonderful night! cheers :)
~Kathleen

Altered Book Club - Thursday night

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!

~Kathleen

Vintage Easter Card Workshop - Saturday

One of the cards from this week's Vintage Easter Card Workshop

Easter is just about here and is a great opportunity to show someone you care with a handmade card. Come along to my Vintage Easter Card workshop and learn detailed techniques and create cards with vintage charm.


Vintage Easter Card Workshop with Kathleen
Date: Saturday 9th April
Time: 10am - 12.30pm(ish)
Class fee: $25 including materials and a full collage sheet for you to take home.
Please bring: Basic kit (paper trimmer, scissors, ruler, pencil), scalpel and cutting mat, adhesives and foam tape.

Phone 09 912 0665 to book.


Here are some fun photos from my last Vintage Card workshop:

Four cards, lots of laughs and tonnes of creativity