Saturday, November 28, 2009

layout for Product Preview: My Mind's Eye: Nice Ride

Our layout project for the evening. Colours are brighter in real life

Hi friends,
Here is the layout we will be making using the super cool Round and Round Collection from My Mind's Eye at this weeks Product Preview event.

This layout uses papers with cars and the title Let's Go. Some photo ideas include: Road trip photos, travel photos, racing photos, any photos with cars including real cars and toy cars, a photo with a child wearing a car shirt (I had one of those) or as I ended up choosing - a photo of a child/person with a Let's Go attitude. Lots of options when you think outside the box. If you can't find a photo, don't despair - this layout can easily have a photo added later.

Please bring:
  • One 4"x6" photo. Landscape or portrait orientation will work fine.
  • Basic Kit including fine tip scissors.
  • A dark brown, or dark red felt tip pen. I used a Sharpie since it has lots of ink but a Tombow or other felt will work fine.
  • A journalling pen for fine writing.
  • Adhesives: Photosplits and a fine tip clear drying adhesive (a glue stick would also work)

Product Preview: My Mind's Eye: Nice Ride
Date: Wednesday 2nd December at 7pm
Cost: $25 which includes product/project pack, entry in to win great My Mind's Eye products and yummy Waffle dessert.
Suitable for all levels of scrapbooker.


Phone 09 912 0665 to book.

Friday, November 27, 2009

Product Preview: My Mind's Eye: Nice Ride!

More new My Mind's Eye products!


We had a great time at the last My Mind's Eye Product Preview event and hot on the heels of that fun night we have MORE new ranges come in.

You are going to love this super cute road trip inspired range and other great designs. Take some time out from the end of year madness with a scrapbooking night just for you.

Ooh! and by popular request: Waffle Night! yum :)


Product Preview: My Mind's Eye
Date: Wednesday 2nd December at 7pm
Cost: $25 which includes product/project pack, entry in to win great My Mind's Eye products and waffle dessert.
This event is suitable for all levels of scrapbooker.

Phone 09 912 0665 to book.

Prize giveaways at our last My Mind's Eye Product Preview

Hope to see you then!
~Kathleen, Linda and the Team at NZ Scrapbook

Friday, November 20, 2009

Lots of Classes coming up over the next week or so!

Hi crafty friendly types!

Here's the lowdown of the classes we have coming up for the rest of the month. Keep an eye out for another Product Preview event too!

A layout from one of our past Parent and Child Classes


Parent and Child Class
Date: Saturday 21st November at 1pm
Class fee: $12 including materials

A fun hands on class for you and your child. Create two 8" x 8" pages in this workshop. Recommended for children aged 4 - 8years.

Fabulous cards from the Masterboard Class


Masterboard Card Class
Date: Monday 23rd November 10am - 12noon
Class fee $25 including materials

Learn how to make co-ordinating sets of cards using the Masterboard technique. At this class you will make a Masterboard background and cards with a variety of inks and stamps on a Christmas theme. Suitable for beginners and intermediate papercrafters.



Robot Action Page
Dates: Part Two - Monday 23rd November at 7pm
Class fee: $25 including materials

Part two of this interactive double page layout featuring turning gears and pull out hidden journaling. Using Kaisercraft double sided scrapbook papers this workshop is spread over two evenings (one evening per page). This page has WOW factor!
Suitable for intermediate and advanced scrapbookers. Come along even if you haven't attended part one. Part One will be scheduled again upon request.




Beginners Scrapbooking:
Date: Tuesday 24th November. Two time slots available 10am and 7pm
Class fee: $20 including materials.
Create your first page in this class and learn the basics. A great class to ask questions. All beginners welcome.



Crop Night
Date: Thursday 26th November
Time: 6pm - 10pm
Class Fee: $10

Crop nights are an open night to work on your pages and have helpful assistance from our friendly Crop Tutor Michelle Reid. Come along on your own or with a group for progress on your pages, cup of tea and chat plus you have the whole store selection at your fingertips so you can choose that perfect paper or embellishment.

Crop nights are just $10 to attend and we keep a tab for you during the evening of any products you may wish to purchase. No bookings necessary. All welcome!

Yummy Coffee and Chocolate Book

Coffee & Chocolate Handmade Book Workshop
Thursday 26th November at 6.30pm
with follow up class at Altered Book Club Thursday 10th December at 6.30pm
Class fee: $65.00 Including materials/collage pack


In this special class you will receive a wonderful collage pack of Seven Gypsies book covers and pages, fabrics, patterned paper and cardstock. Plus a huge selection of coffee and chocolate collage images. Treats from Caffe L'affare too!!

Techniques include Coffee dying, collage and gesso stamping.


In the first evening we will create the main structure of the book by working on our background pages, learn background page dying and stamping techniques and start putting our books together. The followup to this class (optional) at our Altered Book Club evening on the 10th December, 6.30pm we will continue working on your books adding collage images and embellishments.

Stylish Christmas Cards


Christmas Card Class
Date: Thursday 26th November at 7pm
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit and adhesives

Need some ideas for your handmade Christmas cards? Four fantastic cards full of techniques. Glitter, folding cards, Cuttlebug techniques and more. I especially love the Pressie Card greeting card with a special slot to hold it safe. Suitable for all levels of paper crafter.


MEGA Crop:
Date: Friday 27th November
Time: 6pm till Midnight
Mega crop of scrapbooking! Lots of fun. Bring your current projects to work on. There will also be a mini Make'n'take project, scrapbooking game and supper.


So as you can see there is something for everyone. Crops are great for working on those Christmas projects, get some help with ideas by attending the Christmas Card and Masterboard Classes. Or simply take some time out and lean some new techniques in the Layout and book classes.

Phone 09 912 0665 to book for any of the classes or if you have any questions.
Have a great weekend!

~Kathleen, Linda and the Team at NZ Scrapbook

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Coffee & Chocolate Handmade book...

... using Seven Gypsies products and the new Binderie Punch!

Sponsored by our friends at Caffe L'affare.



Coffee & Chocolate Handmade Book Workshop
Thursday 26th November at 6.30pm
with follow up class at Altered Book Club Thursday 10th December at 6.30pm
Class fee: $65.00 Including materials/collage pack


In this special class you will receive a wonderful collage pack of Seven Gypsies book covers and pages, fabrics, patterned paper and cardstock. Plus a huge selection of coffee and chocolate collage images. Treats from Caffe L'affare too!!

Techniques include Coffee dying, collage and gesso stamping.


In the first evening we will create the main structure of the book by working on our background pages, learn background page dying and stamping techniques and start putting our books together. The followup to this class (optional) at our Altered Book Club evening on the 10th December, 6.30pm we will continue working on your books adding collage images and embellishments.

Please bring:
  • Apron
  • Brown inkpad
  • Basic kit (fine tip scissors and adhesives)
Optional:
  • Portable sewing machine
  • Any additional embellishments such as ribbons and charms that you wish to add

Phone 09 912 0665 to book your space in this fun workshop.

Doggone Cool Prima Card Instructions



  1. Fold your frame card in half to form a folded card.
  2. Glue your blue or green card frame to the front of the cream card.
  3. Punch a hole at the top of the frame in the center and attach an eyelet.
  4. Punch a hole through the top of your dog embellishment and attach an eyelet.
  5. Thread a safety pin through the eyelet in the dog and use the jumpring to attach through the eyelet in the card.
  6. Cut out the sentiment with scissors and mat onto the dark brown card.
  7. Attach the sentiment to the front of the card with the two brads.

Monday, November 16, 2009

My Mind's Eye Product Preview Layout


Hi folks,
Here is the Product Preview project we will be making using the fabulous and fun My Mind's Eye products.

Using beach inspired scallop shaped paper, net and mesh this layout will suit any outdoors beach or tropical travel photo.

Please bring:
  • 6" x8" photo or 5" x7" photo
  • Basic Kit including fine tip scissors, pencil and paper trimmer
  • A red sharpie or felt tip pen if you have one

Product Preview: My Mind's Eye
Date: Wednesday 18th November at 7pm
Cost: $25 which includes product/project pack (including a full packet of rub-ons), automatic entry in to win great My Mind's Eye products and light supper. Suitable for all levels of scrapbooker.

Phone 09 912 0665 to book.

Bookings available, all welcome.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Christmas Card Class


Christmas Card Class
Date: Tuesday 17th November at 10am
Class fee: $25 including materials
Please bring: Basic kit and adhesives

Need some ideas for your handmade Christmas cards? Four fantastic cards full of techniques. Glitter, folding cards, Cuttlebug techniques and more. I especially love the Pressie Card greeting card with a special slot to hold it safe. Suitable for all levels of paper crafter.

Phone 09 912 0665 to book.