Three great workshops next three days!

Hi crafters,
A reminder that we have three awesome workshops you are invited to attend over the next three days.  Come to one, two or all three!

Tonight (Thursday 17th May at 7pm)
Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy

Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy - Thursday Night layout

Join Tracy this week and make this layout which is full of lovely details that will make for a pretty addition to your album.  The stitching provides fine interest and texture making this layout something special.  Perfect for many different types of photos from recognizing this recent Mother's Day to any special occasion or honored family member.

Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy
Date: Thursday 17th May at 7pm  and Monday 21st May at 10am
Class fee: $25 which includes materials
Please bring: Photos, basic kit and adhesives


Altered Book Club is tonight - you know who you are that are involved in this group.  We have reached our limit on numbers to participate in the monthly ATC swap.  However if you would like to be part of this in upcoming months let one of our staff know so we can let you know when a space comes available.

Crop Night tonight.  Just $10 to attend, work on your pages and make new friends.  No bookings necessary.



Friday evening (18th May at 7pm)
Product Preview: Authentique

Carefree Collection layout for Friday evening

Join Kathleen as she shares with you the new ranges just arrived and then create a fab page using papers from the Carefree collection.

This event will be an evening of creating, light supper,  good fun and a free gift too!  All welcome.

Product Preview: Authentique
Date: Friday 18th May
Time: 7-9pm
Fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Photo, basic kit (scissors, paper trimmer, ruler, pencil) and adhesives.



Saturday afternoon (19th May at 1pm)
Bazzill Vintage Marketplace workshop

 Vintage Marketplace layout

Using the shabby chic Bazzill Vintage Marketplace collection you can create this pretty layered page with Kathleen.  Featuring Doodlebug Design super glitter lettering and machine stitching details this layout is sure to be a favourite.

Bazzill Vintage Marketplace layout workshop
Date: Saturday 19th May at 1pm
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Photos, adhesives and basic tools

Vintage Marketplace layout detail

Have a great weekend and look forward to seeing you in store
~Kathleen, Linda and the team at NZ Scrapbook.

Product Preview Friday evening: Authentique

Carefree Collection layout for Friday evening

Hi crafters,
This Friday we are having a super fun workshop event featuring the brand new collections Carefree and Loyal from Authentique.  Join Kathleen as she shares with you the new ranges just arrived and then create a fab page using papers from the Carefree collection.

This event will be an evening of creating, light supper,  good fun and a free gift too!  All welcome, even if you have never been to one of our classes before.  Experienced crafters, completing this straight forward page is the perfect opportunity to re-find enthusiasm.  Nothing quite like the satisfaction of a completed page.


Product Preview: Authentique
Date: Friday 18th May
Time: 7-9pm
Fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Photo, basic kit (scissors, paper trimmer, ruler, pencil) and adhesives.

Phone 09 912 0665 to book

Layout detail

Product Preview: Sweet Nothings by Kaisercraft

Layout Project by Kathleen for this week's Product Preview event

The latest collection from Kaisercraft, Sweet Nothings, has arrived.  We are hosting a Product Preview event to showcase this pretty and romantic collection.  Sweet Nothings is a beautiful range that includes cherubs, flowers, butterflies and birds in a dream of soft pastel pinks, blues and greens.  Perfect for wedding, special occasion or to highlight a special photo.


During the evening you will create this lovely layout, be the first to see the new Sweet Nothings collection, recieve a free gift and enjoy a light supper.

Product Preview: Sweet Nothings by Kaisercraft
Date: Thursday 1st Decmber at 7pm
Class fee: $25 including materials, gift and light supper
Please bring: Your basic kit, a photo (4"x6") adhesives including foam tape
This stand out collection is available for purchase in store from Thursday evening. 


Phone 09 912 0665 to attend this class.  All welcome.

 

Sweet Nothings layout detail

Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy takes a break this week to allow for this special event class. 

Kaisercraft Product Preview - Bonjour! Workshop tomorrow

This layout has a strong frame feature and lots of fabric and ribbon detail

Product Preview: Kaisercraft Bonjour
Date: Wednesday 28th September at 7pm
Class fee: $20 including materials, gift and light supper
Please bring: Your basic kit, a photo or two (4"x6" or 5"x7") adhesives including foam tape


Wednesday 28th September is a very special Product Preview evening using the Bonjour Collection from Kaisercraft. Beautiful papers themed on the city of romance. Eiffel tower, butterflies, elegant birds, swirls and flourishes of all things pretty. This stand out collection is available in store from Wednesday evening.


Phone 09 912 0665 to attend this class.

Layout detail

Product Preview Time! Teresa Collins - Notations

Teresa Collin Notations Product Preview Layout by Kathleen

Hi friends,
New stock has started arriving for the new season and we are kicking things off with one of our popular Product Preview events!

Product Preview: Teresa Collins, Notations
Date: Thursday 1st September (SPRING! wheee!)
Time: 7-9pm
Class fee: $20 which includes layout materials, dessert, tea & coffee and entry in to win Teresa Collins prizes.
Please bring: Your basic kit (trimmer, scissors, ruler, pencil), adhesives (photo splits/double sided tape). Photos - sample uses one 5"x7" and one cropped 4"x6" however layout can be adjusted as needed. Black and white photos recommended but not essential to layout success.


Teresa Collins has an elegant classic style and her recent Notations range is no exception. In a combination of cream and black her timeless designs lend themselves to all range of layout themes. In this layout we have combined the cream and black with an accent of plum, a perfect compliment to black and white photos.

Layout project features techniques of Twinkling H2O's, edge distressing, machine stitching, paper pleating and more.

During the evening we will be showcasing the new product with 10% discount on all Notations products purchased during the evening. Teresa Collins Notations will be available for general store purchase on Friday morning.


Prize draws of Teresa Collins papers and we send off winter with Apple Crumble dessert. ALL for just $20! Incredible value!

Phone 09 912 0665 to book your space.

Layout detail

Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy takes a break this week to allow for this special event class.

Product Preview Chanteuse PHOTO REPORT

Hi Friends,
Hope you had a great weekend! Talk about stunning Autumn days :) I have been trying to get these pics up to show you but Blogger wasn't playing nice... anyhow here they are!

Our Kaisercraft Chanteuse Product Preview event was a really enjoyable evening and everyone made such a lovely job of their pages

After showing the new product we got straight into page instruction and creation




A bit of fiddly cutting but well worth it to make the pretty layers of dimension



Over at the Flowersoft table we add subtle but important details


And of course there were prizes! Els won the paper collection

Leslie

Andrea

and Robyn all won NZ Scrapbook vouchers (pictured with Kathleen)

Wendy with her beautiful finished page


Wendy's all done ready to have a photo added


Looks great Evonne


Pink and cream Pavlovas, ice cream and fruit salad - a sweet treat to finish the evening.

Thanks ladies (and Phillip!) for an awesome evening :)


Tomorrow night (Tuesday 5th April) we have our Graphic 45 Product Preview event. As you can see they are lots of fun to attend and tomorrow's layout is super pretty. Last count we only have FOUR spaces left. Its going to be a goodie! If you haven't booked in and would like to please phone 09 912 0665 to secure your space.

~Kathleen

Current classes!

Hi folks,
As usual we have our regular schedule of awesome classes for you to enjoy. Here's what we have lined up for the next seven days:


Crop Night TONIGHT

Our friendly Crop Tutor Michelle

Thursday Night Crop
Date: Thursday March 31st, 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 as you need. Great way to get pages done and make new friends in the process.



Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy - TONIGHT:

Thursday 31st March Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy Layout

Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy
Date: Thursday 31st March at 7pm
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please Bring: Basic kit (paper trimmer, scissors, ruler, pencil) and adhesives.

Lots of dangly cupcakes and wee details makes this page a sweet delight. Suitable for all levels of scrapbooker.



Parent and Child Class SATURDAY

Adults and Children will be making this beautiful garden inspired layout at this weeks Parent and Child workshop

Parent and Child Class - Garden Beauty Layout
Date: Saturday 2nd April at 1pm
Class fee: $15 including materials
Please Bring: Basic kit (paper trimmer, scissors, ruler, pencil) and adhesives.


Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy MONDAY:


Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy
Date: Monday 4th April at 7pm
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please Bring: Basic kit (paper trimmer, scissors, ruler, pencil) and adhesives.

Stunning layout in turquiose and melon, includes pretty trims and an embellishment/trinket bag. Lovely!


Daytime Crop: TUESDAY


Daytime Crop
Date: Tuesday 5th April, 2011
Time: 10am - 2pm
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 during your visit.

Fun and relaxed day scrapbooking. Bring a shared plate for lunch if you wish. All welcome.


Product Preview: TUESDAY

Product Preview: Graphic 45
Date: Tuesday 5th April
Time: 7 - 9pm
Class fee: $20 which includes materials and supper. Plus a free gift and entry in to win prizes.
Please bring: Cutting knife (scalpel) and mat, Basic kit (Paper trimmer, pencil, ruler, scissors) and adhesives including foam tape. Photo if you have one 4"x6" or smaller.

Special Event class for the week. Create this beautiful layout full of glitters and sparkle. Awesome value and win great prizes. For more information visit THIS Blog post.



Phone 09 912 0665 for more information and to book your space at any of these fab classes. No bookings necessary for Crop workshops.

Have a great day!
~Kathleen, Linda and the team at NZ Scrapbook

Product Preview: Graphic 45 - New Collections!

Layout project you will create at this Product Preview event. Using the new Once upon a springtime collection

Hey friends!

Product Preview: Graphic 45 - New Collections

Graphic 45 describe themselves as Unique Papercrafting and we think that is a fabulous description. Graphic 45 continue to produce unique patterned paper collections unlike the other brands around. Here at NZ Scrapbook we love their eclectic style and nod to days gone by.


This Tuesday 5th April at 7pm we are showcasing FOUR new collections from Graphic 45 as well as a selection of 'greatest hits' that we have restocked. Be sure not to miss this very special evening of creativity, inspirational product and good times.

SPECIAL GUESTS
Prenzel Pantry will be joining us with a selection of tastings from their gourmet food and drinks range. If you came to our Market Day you will know how delicious their products are. Following the workshop you will have opportunity to try dips, oils, sauces and more.

Graphic 45 Featured Product Preview collections...

Bold and brassy Le Cirque - The characters in this Circus collection are FULL of personality


Movie stars, theater, Paris, music and glamor. The peacock patterned paper is deviiiiine.


Stand out collection. Stunning fairies and story book charm.

Winged torsos, timepieces, art nouveau women and the most luscious colour combination.

During the evening you will have first choice of the Graphic 45 new products
Create a stunning layout full of detail and delight - (and easier than you think!)
Receive a FREE scrapbooking GIFT just for attending
Enjoy pre-class drink on entry and after class tea, coffee and cake
Enjoy free tastings from Prenzel Pantry
Be in to win awesome scrapbooking prizes



We are continuing our SPECIAL price for this Product Preview Event
Just $20
Product Preview events usually $25




Layout project with pretty layering, extensively glittered and lots of beautiful rhinestones and details. (very sparkly in real life)

Product Preview: Graphic 45
Date: Tuesday 5th April
Time: 7 - 9pm
Class fee: $20 which includes materials and supper. Plus a free gift and entry in to win prizes.
Please bring: Cutting knife (scalpel) and mat, Basic kit (Paper trimmer, pencil, ruler, scissors) and adhesives including foam tape. Photo if you have one 4"x6" or smaller.

Layout project detail

Happy crafting!
~Kathleen, Linda and the team at NZ Scrapbook

Layout detail

Note: Graphic 45 new collections will be available for general store purchase from 9am, Wednesday 5th April.

Product Preview Tonight!

Heyas!
Product Preview preparations (try saying that fast!) are almost done.. the fun is at NZ Scrapbook TONIGHT.

We have a lovely number booked in already and if you haven't phoned to book your space then do so quick to create this adaptable and pretty layout, go in to win fab scrapbooking prizes, receive your free give and enjoy dessert too.

Here's the details in case you missed our initial email:




New collection from Kaisercraft - Chanteuse is feminine, classic and very inspiring to use in all sorts of layout and paper craft projects. Join us at our Product Preview event Tuesday 29th March at 7pm where we share with you this brand new range.

You will have first choice of the Chanteuse collection
Create a wonderfully adaptable layout featuring FLOWER SOFT
Receive a FREE scrapbooking GIFT just for attending
Enjoy pre-class drink on entry and after class a dessert treat
Be in to win awesome scrapbooking prizes


Kaisercraft, first Product Preview Event for the year SPECIAL
SPECIAL price of just $20
Product Preview events usually $25


This is our Product Preview Layout project for the night. With pretty details, fibers, gems, flowersoft and crackle effects!

Product Preview: Kaisercraft Chanteuse Collection
Date: Tuesday 29th March
Time: 7 - 9pm
Class fee: $20which includes materials and supper. Plus a free gift and entry in to win prizes.
Please bring: Cutting knife (scalpel) and mat, Basic kit (Paper trimmer, pencil, ruler, scissors) and adhesives including foam tape. Photo if you have one 4"x6"

Same layout with OPTIONS. You will be able to choose your background colour. As you can see this layout is adaptable for any pretty baby, girl, garden scene, wedding or heritage photograph.

Suitable for all levels of scrapbooker/papercrafter. We hope you can make it, these fun classes and events are great value and we would love for you to be part of this enjoyable evening.


Phone 09 912 0665 to book, it's not too late!
~Kathleen, Linda and the team at NZ Scrapbook


Note: Kaisercraft Chateuse Collection will be available for general store purchase from 9am, Thursday 30th March. We may have kits for this layout available after the class.

Product Preview time! Kaisercraft Chanteuse Collection

Heya crafters,

It's Product Preview time!

Two new collections from Kaisercraft are in stock now. Chanteuse a gorgeous romantic floral and Lullaby, your classic Baby Girl and Baby Boy ranges. We have snuck the Lullaby out onto the shelf now and have Chanteuse saved for TUESDAY night.


Join us as we check out these new collections...

You will have first choice of the Chanteuse collection
Create a wonderfully adaptable layout featuring FLOWER SOFT
Receive a FREE scrapbooking GIFT just for attending
Enjoy pre-class drink on entry and after class a dessert treat
Be in to win awesome scrapbooking prizes


Kaisercraft, first Product Preview Event for the year SPECIAL
SPECIAL price of just $20
Product Preview events usually $25


This is our Product Preview Layout project for the night. With pretty details, fibers, gems, flowersoft and crackle effects!

Product Preview: Kaisercraft Chanteuse Collection
Date: Tuesday 29th March
Time: 7 - 9pm
Class fee: $20which includes materials and supper. Plus a free gift and entry in to win prizes.
Please bring: Cutting knife (scalpel) and mat, Basic kit (Paper trimmer, pencil, ruler, scissors) and adhesives including foam tape. Photo if you have one 4"x6"

Same layout with OPTIONS. You will be able to choose your background colour. As you can see this layout is adaptable for any pretty baby, girl, garden scene, wedding or heritage photograph.

Suitable for all levels of scrapbooker/papercrafter. We hope you can make it, these fun classes and events are great value and we would love for you to be part of this enjoyable evening.


Have a great weekend!
~Kathleen


Note: Kaisercraft Chateuse Collection will be available for general store purchase from 9am, Thursday 30th March.