Thursday night - Scrapbooking with Tracy

Striking black and bold colours in this weeks layout

Using new products from Basic Grey, Tracy features doodling techniques on this weeks double page layout spread. Time to whip out those pens and personalise your layouts!
Suitable for all levels of scrapbooker/papercrafter, Scrapbooking Techinques with Tracy classes are a great way to expand your skills.

Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy workshop is on every Monday at 10am - 12pm and Thursday evening 7pm - 9pm.


Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy - Basic Grey doodling layout
Date: Thursday 22 July at 7pm
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: 3 or 4 photos to use on your layout, basic kit (paper trimmer, ruler, pencil) and adhesives.

Phone 09 912 0665 to book

New Class Tutor - Sarah Groen

Sarah with one of her daughters, Natalie (also a keen scrapbooker and talented dancer!)

Hi all,
Our class schedule continues to grow and grow.. and we are pleased to announce that New Zealand Scrapbook Design Team member Sarah Groen is now teaching classes starting July!

Sarah has been on our design team for a number of years now, is a nationally and internationally published scrapbooker and has been featured in our Interview With blog series (be sure to check that great interview out to learn more about Sarah). Her family of six children keeps her very busy yet her passion of scrapbooking has her creating in what we joke as 'her spare time'.
In her words "Its time to try something new" So Sarah is sharing what she knows in her new scrapbooking classes Creative Scrapbooking with Sarah Groen.

I just know you are going to love learning from this experienced scrapbooker and communicator. Her first class will run Tuesday 27th July at 7pm.

Welcome to the NZ Scrapbook Teaching Team Sarah!

Creative Scrapbooking with Sarah - NEW CLASS and tutor

Creative Scrapbooking with Sarah Groen - Little chickies layout (see above)
Date: Tuesday 27th July
Time: 7 - 9pm
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Your basic kit (paper trimmer, scissors, ruler, pencil) adhesives and a photo.

In this class Sarah will be teaching you how to make beautiful handmade satin flower embellishments, elegant paper borders and embossed butterflies. Using Prima papers and felt designs.

This class has strictly limited spaces available so book early!
Phone 09 912 0665 to secure your place.

Tuesday Classes! Start the week crafting.

Happy Monday!
As always, classes at New Zealand Scrapbook are pumping along... boy it is good fun keeping up with our ever growing schedule.

Tomorrow - Tuesday 29th June, we have FOUR classes you can be involved in. Check them out:

Samantha with her Beginners Workshop page featuring her brother David - nice one!

Beginners Scrapbooking
Date: Tuesday 29th June
Time: 10am - 12noon or 7-9pm
Class fee: $20 including materials

Would you like to try Scrapbooking or have a friend who is interested in giving it a go? Fortnightly we run Beginners Scrapbooking workshops and this is your opportunity to learn the ins and outs of scrapbooking, what you need and where to start. Our tutors will guide you through making a page and you will leave with a finished layout for your album. No materials needed - just bring yourself and a photo or two.

Gift box closed - love the vintage style flower

Gift box open - lovely layers!

Four Tiered Gift Box
Date: Tuesday 29th June
Time: 7-9pm
Class fee: $25 including materials

The first time I saw this gift box my response has been the same as everyone I've shown it to since - Wow! so cool! This clever gift or storage box has a lift off lid and opens from the side. As it opens it reveals four stacked drawers for goodies. You can see it in action on the beginning of the School Holiday Program video or come and see it in the store. Attend the class and make your own. You will be able to select papers of your choice for a truly personalized project. No experience necessary. Tutor/designer: Paula Saunders

Heritage Workshop layout for Tuesday

Heritage Workshop
Date: Tuesday 29th June
Time: 7-9pm
Class fee: $25 including materials

Don't miss this specialised series of Heritage Workshops. Creating your own family history album can be challenging so in this special class you can have some excellent guidence by scrapbooking tutor Deborah McCollough. This week she will be teaching her torn edge layered layout perfect for scrapbooking smaller photographs up to 4" x6" photos. You will be able to select papers from the store and will leave with a completed layout for your Heritage Album.

It's all in the details - lovely

For more information about these classes or to book your space please phone 09 912 0665
Have a fab week!
~Kathleen, Linda and the team at NZ Scrapbook

It's Product Preview Time!! KI Memories!

Heya folks,

A little note before the weekend....

Keep Wednesday night free!

KI Memories products have arrived and lets just say they are Groovy, Sweet, Posh and Enchanting!

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

You will have first choice of all the new product
Create a modern style layout using the Posh collection
Receive a FREE scrapbooking goodie bag
Enjoy pre-class drink on entry and after class light supper
Be in to win awesome KI Memories prizes
and as an extra KI Memories only Product Preview Event offer
Double your Bonus Bucks on any purchase made on the night

Product Preview: KI Memories - A little bit posh
Date: Wednesday 30th June
Time: 7 - 9pm
Class fee: $25 which includes materials and supper. Plus a free goodie bag and entry in to win prizes.
Please bring: Basic kit (Paper trimmer, pencil, ruler, scissors) and adhesives. Photo requirement to be advise.

This order is still in the box! Fairies (ahem me) will be creating the layout project over the weekend and posted to the Blog so you will know what sort of photo to bring with you.


Phone 09 912 0665 to book - spaces limited.

Note:KI Memories will be available for general store purchase from 9am, Thursday 1st August.


Have a great weekend!
~Kathleen

Mother and Daughter Workshop - this Saturday

Notice the cool transparent lettering on the sun rays?

Hi Scrapbookers,

I always get so pleased when we pass the shortest day of the year... I tell myself that the days are getting longer again and it's getting lighter in the morning - and try to ignore the fact that the coldest days are probably yet to come! douh!

With the escapist theme in mind lets delve into our Summer photos for this months Mother and Daughter workshop. Paula has created this lovely summer page, cleverly using bright patterned papers and beads to create a sun background. Bring along your Summery themed photos and have a reminiscent afternoon.

We use the title Mother and Daughter loosely... last month we had Mums and sons (now there's an idea), and of course dads, nieces and honorary nieces are all welcome.

Layout detail of the beaded sun

Mother and Daughter Workshop
Date: Saturday 26th June
Time: 3 - 5pm
Class fee: $15 per attendee which includes materials to make a page each and afternoon tea. Sometimes Paula and Tracy throw in a game too!

All welcome, no scrapbooking experience necessary.
Phone 09 912 0665 to book

Workshops this week at NZ Scrapbook

Time for some workshop inspiration! Here is the line up of classes from Tuesday - Saturday this week at NZ Scrapbook...

Decorated Canvas sample - choose your own colours and papers if you wish

Decorated Canvas Class
Date: Tuesday 22nd June
Time: 7 - 9pm
Class fee: $29.50 including materials
Please bring: A photo to include on your canvas, basic kit (adhesives, trimmer, scissors and pencil)

Come and create a beautiful decorated canvas for your wall, easel or to give as a personalised gift. Bring a photo of your choice and you will have the opportunity to match it up with papers from the store. You will learn how to make the pretty scalloped flowers and use texture paint pens.

Suitable for beginners through to advanced paper crafters.


Daytime Crop
Date: Wednesday 23rd June
Time: 10am - 2pm
Class fee: $10
Please bring: Your current projects, tools and materials.

Daytime opportunity to work on your scrapbooking pages and papercraft projects. Crop tutor Tracy is on hand to offer helpful assistance. Optional: You are invited if you wish to bring a lunch plate to share. All welcome.


Copic Marker - Bonus Class three
Date: Wednesday 23rd June
Time: 7 - 9pm
Class fee: $20 plus specific marker colours. (approximately 7 markers depending on what colours you already have - please phone the store for more info).
Please bring: Scissors, adhesives and Copic markers (clearly labeled) that you already have in your collection.

This class is for those participants who have attended Weeks One and Two. This session we learn about Shading, light sources, hair and skin colouring! Super fun. Interested in future Copic classes and missed the first two? Register your interest by phoning the store on 09 912 0665


Crop Night
Date: Thursday 24th June from 6pm
Class fee: $10
Please Bring: Your current pages/projects to work on. Tools and materials. Additional product may be purchased during the evening from the store.

Crop nights are our weekly social night. Work on your pages, share ideas and get help when you need it. Bring your current project and prepare to be inspired!

'Dirty' Speedyway journal spread

Kathleen's Journal Workshop
Date: Thursday 24th June
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Class fee: $35 includes full colour handout, materials and a journal to keep.

Creative Journal keeping is more than just writing a diary, it's creatively responding to inspiration in our every day lives. At this introductory class Kathleen will share with you strategies for successful journal writing, 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.

Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy - Paper quilling flowers layout

Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy - quilling flowers page
Date: Thursday 24th June
Time: 7-9pm
Class fee: $25 which includes materials
Please bring: a photo, adhesives and your basic kit (scissors, pencil, paper trimmer)

In this class Tracy will be teaching you how easy it is to create a pretty page using the new Quilling dies and tools. Such a pretty floral wreath to go around a central photo. Suitable for all levels of scrapbooker and paper crafter.


Top Secret Cuttlebug Class - Week 10!
Date: Friday 25th June at 10am (repeated again Monday 28th June at 7pm)
Class fee: $20 including materials
Please bring: Cuttlebug and boards, basic kit (scissors and adhesives)

Wow already we are at the end of our 110 Techniques! If you have been to any of the sessions during this series you are welcome to join us for the last ten (101 - 110) techniques in this series. For the next two weeks we will put into practice what we have learned with two project nights (more info to come). If you missed this series don't worry we start back up with Week One in July!

MEGA Crop
Date: Friday 25th June
Time: 6pm until Midnight
Class fee: $10
Please bring: Your current pages/projects to work on. Tools and materials. Additional product may be purchased during the evening from the store.

MEGA Crop has become hugely popular at the store. Last month we even had people working upstairs and downstairs - the place was buzzing! We would love for you to join the fun. Come along and work on your layouts, create our Make'n'Take project, and enjoy a light supper. All welcome.

Paula and Tracy teaching the Mother and Daughter Workshop

Missing Summer? Come to the Mother & Daughter workshop to create this HOT page!

Mother and Daughter Workshop
Date: Saturday 26th June
Time: 3 - 5pm
Class fee: $15 per person which includes materials
Please bring: Basic tools if you have them (scissors, trimmer, ruler, pencil) and adhesives (glue and photosplits)

Mums and children, aunts and nieces, neigbours and friends come along for an afternoon of scrapbooking, afternoon tea, scrapbook game and prizes at our "Mother and Daughter" Workshop. Summer fun layout project - please bring photos to suit if you have some.

Friendly ladies, friendly classes - ALL WELCOME

With between TEN to FIFTEEN classes a week, no other store offers such a comprehensive range of scrapbooking and papercraft workshops. We know you will enjoy your products and crafts so much more if you know the ins and and outs of using them! We encourage you to come along and broaden your scrapbooking and papercraft skills... plus you are likely to make a friend or two. All our classes are friendly and relaxed, we love to papercraft and look forward to sharing techniques and project ideas with you.

Phone 09 912 0665 to book your space at any of these great classes today.
Have a fab week!
~Kathleen, Linda and the Team at NZ Scrapbook


(edit 22nd June to add Mother and Daughter workshop project layout)

Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy - Quilling

Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy - Paper quilling flowers layout

With the fantastic new quilling kits we have in store its little wonder Tracy has featured quilling in this weeks Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy workshops. So pretty! Book now and make this gorgeous page.


Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy - quilling flowers page
Date: Monday 21st June at 10am and Thursday 24th June at 7pm
Class fee: $25 which includes materials
Please bring: a photo, adhesives and your basic kit (scissors, pencil, paper trimmer)

Phone 09 912 0665 to book.

Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy - This Thursday!

Handbag layout with page closed

Check out the clever page Tracy has designed for this weeks class. She certainly has a lot of great ideas! This opening handbag page with an extra pocket for programs and additional photos would suit any photos of a formal occasion such as a ball or family gathering. How about a lovely grandmother page? Come along and learn how to use border punches, Cuttlebug lettering and more.

Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy
Date: Thursday 17th June at 7pm
Class fee: $25 which includes materials
Please bring: Your basic kit (trimmer, scissors, ruler) and adhesives.

Handbag page with layout opened

Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy - this Thursday's class

This week's pretty layout

As usual Tracy has come up with another lovely page for this weeks Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy Class. I love her clever use of shaped paper and the texture from the delicate flowers and trims. Tracy's friendly classes are suitable for all levels of scrapbooker and a great way to complete pages.

Scrabooking Techniques with Tracy
Date: Thursday 13th of May at 7pm
Class fee: $25 which includes materials


...and a little heads up on next weeks Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy - Brrrr.. yes that winter season is upon us. Time to dig out those snow photos from trips past. Check out the gorgeous layout Tracy has designed for you.

Next week's Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy layout project

Scrapbooking Techniques with Tracy
Date: Monday 17th May at 10am and (repeat class) Thursday 20th May at 7pm
Class Fee: $25 including materials

Please bring photo (if available), basic tools (scissors, trimmer, pencil, ruler) and adhesives.


Phone 09 912 0665 to book

Shop.gurl crafty stuff

"Show in tell! Show in tell!"
When the Shop.gurls come in to work exclaiming show in tell with a box or bag in tow I know I'm in for something good. And you know how I love to show off what they have been up too!

Fenn-I did this in two days and on a budget-eke

This girl is bubble craft machine! Check out this album she put together for her church congregation to gift to a leaving reverend. Given just notes of paper with messages on, she made the album completely from scratch using just page refils, hard chipboard, handmade paper, eyelets and raffia.

Each page has well wishes to the Reverend and embellished with cut out patterned paper.

Fenn's handy tip: To make shaped paper backgrounds for a smaller album use a photocopy machine to copy and reduce a purchased shaped paper and cut out. This is now your template to trace around the patterned paper of your choice at the size you wish. Cool idea!

Sharon-I finished these at 4am this morning-Reed

Not being one to sleep when she gets on a roll. Sharon has made 7 mini canvases - one for each grandchild each using a photograph of the child and a selection of trims, flowers and leaf embellishments. What gorgeous gifts!

Shimmery lilac for girls...

Sharon's handy tip: To create the luminenct shimmery effect, Sharon sprayed her canvases with Glimmermist after painting them with acrylic paint. She also sprayed the flowers and embellishments with Glimmermist and allowed them to dry before attaching with sticky dots. Preetty!

... and night sky black for boys.

So what's your Show'n'tell? We'd love to show off what your lovely craft projects.
~Kathleen

Product Preview: Prima Fabulousness! Project Layout

Product Preview: Prima

Hi everyone,
This is our layout project for Wednesday nights Product Preview: Prima Fabulousness!

You are going to have a lot of fun making this layout, I know I did! ... pretty pretty colours, stitched papers, gems, stamping, flowers and check out that fantastic glittery embellished butterfly!

Please bring with you:

• A photo 5" x7" or smaller. Portrait or Landscape rotation will work fine.
• Your basic scrapbooking tools. Please include a ruler and pencil, fine tip scissors, paper trimmer (if you have one) and adhesives (both photo splits and something tackier like Glue Dots to adhere the embellishments)
• Optional: Pinky rose felt tip pen and stamp pad. Any kind of inky pen will work to go around the edges of some elements. As for the ink I used Colorbox Rouge Chalk Ink. We will have some class ones available if you don't have a pink or other pastel coloured ink pad.

We have some spaces still available but this event is filling fast! Phone 09 912 0665 if you haven't already secured your place.

Product Preview: Prima Fabulousness!
Date: Wednesday 4th November at 7pm
Price: $25 which includes product/project pack, light supper and entry in to win some fantastic Prima PRIZES

Guest Sponsors: Abe's Bagels

Scrapbooking with Tracy - This Monday

Layout for this Monday 13th July - repeat by request

Scrapbooking with Tracy
Date Monday 8th June
Time 10am
Fee $25.00 including materials

Phone 09 912 0665 to book your space

This Monday's Scrapbooking with Tracy Layout

Using the pretty mint Spirograph Kaisercraft Patterned paper create this lovely page complete with a page flip.

Scrapbooking with Tracy
Monday 29th June at 10am
Class fee $25 including materials

Phone 09 912 0665 to book.

SO MUCH New Product!

Hi all,
We're here! Been buried under boxes this week which is GOOD NEWS for you... because it means there is HEAPS of new stock in store, right now!

Check out some of the beautiful new products...

Asian themed scrapbook papers - perfect to scrapbook that overseas holiday.

Bind it All machines back in stock (pink!) plus super cute new tote bags.

Lots and Lots from Cosmo Cricket - Blackboard shaped albums


Cosmo Cricket double sided papers in lots of different themes

Cosmo Cricket matching stickers

Cosmo cricket matching ribbons

Cosmo Cricket - loving these spinner cards

Wedding themed papers - restock and new designs


My Mind's Eye shaped papers from designer range Penny Lane

Lots of new ranges from Websters Pages

Beautiful double sided glitter pages from Francheville


For the journaller and sketcher alike - my fav pens: Millennium and Micron. Complete restock in a range of nib sizes.

Beautiful Washi Paper Tape - Limited stock of these.

Seven Gypsies do a stunning selection of tapes. Great for journal makers, extension pages, borders and decorated mats. Lots to choose from here.

Lace border tape is lovely to use. Takes ink and paint too! Complete restock.

A3 Sketchbooks with a useful handle closure. Special price only $19.95

Lovely heavyweight handmade papers in large A2 sizes

And that's just the items I photographed/had pictures for... there is also transparency embellishments, more shaped journal cards, journal tags, Scotch restock, Micro-fine glitter, Peelcraft restock and vellum journal cards.

Don't forget we are open until 9pm every night (Monday - Saturday), closed Sundays.

Have a fantastically crafty scrapbooky weekend!
~ Kathleen, Linda and the Team at NZ Scrapbook