Doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun!

It seems only a few sleeps pass before I send out these weekly emails....wow...  to think Easter is now upon us already..

I just realised it has taken 8 weeks to clean my craft room....doh!...lol

I am finally getting to it this week whilst on doggie nurse duties....and it feels so good to get organised..

And some wonderful news on the doggie front, my little Bella is doing very well. Its been 5 weeks since her knee surgery and she is now putting some weight on her leg. The vet has said she can walk around inside now so she can start building up those muscles again...  only about another 4 weeks before we can once again take her outside to walk in the real world....lol

With such a huge cloud lifted from us now, I can finally get some focus back and get working again xxxx

This week’s classes use lots of our new stock, AND......... we might have an exciting surprise for our Thurs and Fri card classes.....   maybe....  you will have to wait and see..... lol

See you all soon

xxxx

SATURDAY 13^th March – (9.30am) – ‘Scrap-ur-day’ with Catherine.....

This page suits many photograph styles – family shots, landscapes, flowers….

We will be creating flowers, sewing, smooching and distressing our page this week.  You will need:

- 1 standard sized photo

- Brads and/or buttons for your flower centres   ( I have used some of the new rhinestone brads sold in store)

- thin lace to suit your photo

- Rub on quotes – or you may wish to preselect a quote to journal onto your page

- Smooch Spritz if you have any (I used Spun Sugar)

- Glitz for decorating!

 Hope to see you in class :)

Catherine

Xxx

SATURDAY 13^th March – (12.00pm) – ‘Mystery Cards’ with Colleen..

This weeks cards are using one of my favourite Ippity (by Unity) stamp sets. These stamps are only available to purchase if you attend an Ippity Class with us.

Bring along your bling (silver in this case) and everything else will be supplied..

See you Saturday

Colleen
xx



MONDAY 15^th March – (12pm) – ‘Classy Cards’ with Val...

In this class we will be using our watercolour pencils so make sure you bring yours along as well as a water brush.

We will be using Spellbinder Nestabilities and Stickles galore!

What to bring:

• Large aqua brads and aqua bling
• 4 small yellow brads
• Yellow ribbon
• A large pearl (available at the shop while stock lasts - so hurry in!)

Val

MONDAY 15^th March – (6pm) – ‘Scrap-tac-u-lous’ with Kylie...

This week’s page can use up to three photos.... and if you have any Black and White pics, now is the time to use them.

We will be using the cuttlebug to cut out embellishments so bring along Dimensional Magic if you have some.

See you then

Kylie

Xxxx

TUESDAY 16^th March – (9.30am) – ‘Scrapaholics’ with Sue...

ENDLESS PAGE

This is a puzzle page, we have had many requests to do, so here it is with a fresh new look.

This page flips around and around and has no end.

Perfect for showcasing beautiful photos, suits any gender or theme. You will not believe how it works until you see it.

Bring eight  5 x 7 or 6 x 4 photos of one theme

THURSDAY 18^th March – (9.30am) – ‘Card Technique’s’ with Vicki...

Wonderful cards his week with a big surprise to boot..

THURSDAY 18^th March – (12.00pm) – ‘Sue’s Scrapbooking’

FAIRY PRINCESS PAGE

Come join us to make this delightful pop-up page, for the fairy princess in all of us.

This would suit any gender or theme, just change the title.

Once you learn the pop up mechanism you can use it on any page that you would like a bit of pop up power!

Bring  3     6 x 4  or 5 x 7 photos of one theme.

THURSDAY 18^th March – (18.30pm) – ‘Card Sensations’ with Claire...

Sharpen your scalpel and refine your eye - we are cutting out!

This week we are cutting letters to create a word and a very eye catching card for Easter. Both cards are using the new Imaginisce papers and also one of the new Imaginisce stamps.
 
You will need to bring the following -
 
Card One (left)

• A white pen
• A keen eye and some patience!

 Card Two (right)

• Pink or white medium width sheer ribbon
• White very thin ribbon

FRIDAY 19^th March – (9.30am) – ‘Card Technique’s’ with Vicki...

Wonderful cards his week with a big surprise to boot..

FRIDAY 19^th March – (12.15pm) – ‘Quick Page for Beginners and Beyond’..with Kylie

This week’s page can use up to three photos.... and if you have any Black and White pics, now is the time to use them.

We will be using the cuttlebug to cut out embellishments so bring along Dimensional Magic if you have some.

See you then

Kylie

Xxxx

Howdy Crafters !!

Here are the March Unity Kit Of The Month and Stamping Store Kits.

This month there are some great themes and unique stamps in the kits. I totally love the juke box...  what a great idea for making party invitations!

Now a quick note for the Stamping Store Kit - We sold out of February SSK's in a flash. We do have some on order, but to ensure you dont miss out on the March SSK, either call us on 07 3209 6013 or email Sonja at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

xxx

This Month.... both of these kits will be making their way into my stash..

If you havent used Unity Stamps before than these are the perfect kits to start with. The stamps are deeply etched and stamp perfectly every time.

The stamps come ready to be used on any acrylic block :)

Kit Of The Month



Stamping Store Kit

Gee the weeks go fast!

We have had some fantastic stock arrive this week from the USA.... and it’s going fast!

There are great new Rub-Ons, Charms, Pearls, Rhinestones, Chipboard Embellishments, Buttons, Smooches Glimmer Mists and Stamps, inks and more...

All great things for you to use to make this week’s class projects..

See you soon! 

SATURDAY 6^th Feb – (9.30am) – ‘Scrap-ur-day’ with Colleen....

Thanks to Ms Shirley.... I have done a nice boy style scrap page today.

Bring along any scrap Rub-Ons, Bling, Ribbons that you might want to try and use up.

This page can be adapted to suit any colouring.... I just wish my photo was more complementary...lol

See you Saturday!

Colleen xxx 

SATURDAY 6^th Feb – (12.00pm) – ‘Mystery Cards’ with Kirsten

Good day fellow crafters!

This Saturday we will be making two cards featuring the Fancy Pants Kraft paper and brown ric-rac!

What to bring:

For this class you will only need to bring a length of brown ric-rac...you can pick up the exact one I've used from the shop at only 50c a metre....(Baaaargain!)

We will be cuttlebugging, versamark stamping and distressing with an inkpad so book in quick to secure your place!

I look forward to seeing you munchkins on Saturday :)

Kirsten xx 

MONDAY 8^th   Feb – (12pm) – ‘Classy Cards’ with Val...

Val creates another two masterpieces this week....

MONDAY 8^th  Feb – (6pm) – ‘Scrap-tac-u-lous’ with Kylie...

Kylie creates a gorgeous page this week..... but because I don’t have a photo on me..... well it’s going to have to be a surprise!!!!

Evil....just evil....

heheheheehe 

TUESDAY 9^th Feb – (9.30am) – ‘Scrapaholics’ with Sue...

TEXTURED WONDER

Use the cuttlebug to its best and make this wonderfully textured page, so stunning it could be used for an album cover or front page.

You will not be able to resist touching it. Learn the tricks to inking the paper, and create that aged and magical depth to your page, try the cuttlebug and create your own textures.

Suitable for a boy or girl. This would also be lovely as a wedding page!

Bring: one 5 x 7 photo, it could be black and white.

THURSDAY 11^th  Feb – (9.30am) – ‘Card Technique’s’ with Vicki...

This week’s cards are going to be amazing...... you’re going to just have to trust me... because I don’t have photos ;p

THURSDAY 11^th  Feb – (12.00pm) – ‘Sue’s Scrapbooking’

FAIRY PRINCESS

Come join us to make this delightful pop-up page, for the fairy princess in all of us.

This would suit any gender or theme, just change the title. Once you learn the pop up mechanism you can use it on any page that you would like a bit of pop up power!

Bring  3     6 x 4  or 5 x 7 photos of one theme.

THURSDAY 11^th Feb – (18.30pm) – ‘Card Sensations’ with Claire...

You will be making a card and small box set that will suit for Valentine's Day or just a cute little present using Nestabilities.

You will make a set of 1 card and small box for the standard class fee $14 which includes most of your materials.

You will need to bring: (Don't forget you can buy ribbon in store!)

• Purple medium width ribbon

Claire

Xx

FRIDAY 12th Feb – (9.30am) – ‘Card Technique’s’ with Vicki...

This week’s cards are going to be amazing...... you’re going to just have to trust me... because I don’t have photos ;p

FRIDAY 12^th Feb – (12.15pm) – ‘Quick Page for Beginners and Beyond’..with Kylie

WATCH THIS SPACE...... new Friday classes’ are in the wind.... once Kylie settles into her new routine we will let you all know when Fridays will re-commence xxx

We are lucky enough to get hold of 2 wonderful limited edition Cuttlebug Releases.

The Asian Bundle contains 4 Regular Size Folders and 4 A5 Size Folders - $80

The Winter Bundle contains 2 Regular Size Folders and 2 A5 Size Folders - $40

Stocks are down to the last couple.... so get in fast. We are unsure how much longer we will be able to get stock of these two bundles...

Welcome to another project filled week at C.A.L.

Before I show you the classes... I just have to say... HOW GOOD are the coffee’s from the new CAFE next door!!!

Last Monday night the cafe was open until around 8... and they came down to see if we wanted anything whilst we had class.... talk about great SERVICE....   (and yeah... they spoil us a bit...)..

Ok.. back to the interesting stuff...hehehe

It’s been wonderful to see so many new faces over the last few weeks........ with a special mention to Mad MAZZ (you know who you are... ;p)....... Mad MAZZ has attended more classes this last fortnight than I have had hot dinners....you go GIRL... xxx

SATURDAY 23rd Jan – (9.30am) – ‘Scrap-ur-day’ with Kirsten...

Hello all,

This Saturday we will be creating a page that borderlines being called 'Chromatic'.

chro·mat·ic    (kr?-m?t'?k)     adj.       Relating to colours or colour.

We will choose one colour as our main feature and embellish using all different shades of that colour.

You will need:

 - 1 or 2 standard sized photos (or a larger photo if you wish).
 - Numerous flowers ranging in shade of your chosen colour.
 - A chipboard swirl or two.
 - Rhinestones and brads.
 - A white doodling pen.
 - A rub-on sentiment or lettering to make your page's title.

Feel free to bring photos of any theme (my dog is more human than you'd think lol!).

I look forward to seeing you in class :)

Kirsten xx

SATURDAY 23rd Jan – (12.00pm) – ‘Mystery Cards’ with Catherine...

Ever wanted to create a card for display that won't fall over in the slightest breeze? 

Well this class if for you.  Come along and learn how to make an easel card!

Bring the following if you wish:  

• Chipboard number for boy card (yellow background) - I will bring a cuttlebug number die if you don't have any.
• Pink ribbon for blue card - don't forget ribbon is still on sale in the shop for 50c a metre.

Hope to see you there!

Catherine

MONDAY 25^th Jan – (12pm) – ‘Classy Cards’ with Val...

Mystery Project this week.... with a SPECIAL DELIVERY hopefully announced real soon... Lots of love to Claire & Ben.... we can’t wait until bub arrives xxxxx

MONDAY 25^th Jan – (6pm) – ‘Scrap-tac-u-lous’ with Kylie...

This week we will be doing a double page spread... so bring photos of various sizes. This page is flexible in that you can adapt it to suit your picture size.

And you don’t have to have a Teddy Photo...lol   But feel free to bring some kind of novelty pic to create a fun feature..

TUESDAY 26^th Jan – (9.30am) – ‘Scrapaholics’ with Sue...

CLOSED – Australia DAY

THURSDAY 28^th  Jan – (9.30am) – ‘Card Technique’s’ with Vicki...

Mystery Card this week.... VERY interesting...hmmmm what could it be!

THURSDAY 28^th  Jan – (12.00pm) – ‘Sue’s Scrapbooking’

For the music buff in all of us, we create a page featuring sheet music that you will make yourself.

See  how we age and distress it to make a beautiful old piece of sheet music that we then use as a basis for our fold out book on a page.

This page has a lot of lovely accents including the lattice fold edge.

Suitable for any gender and also heritage photos, even wedding photos or any event that includes music.

3 photos either 6 x 4 or 5 x 7 in sepia or colour.

THURSDAY 28^th  Jan – (18.30pm) – ‘Card Sensations’ with Claire...

Mystery Project this week.... with a SPECIAL DELIVERY hopefully announced real soon... Lots of love to Claire & Ben.... we can’t wait until bub arrives xxxxx

FRIDAY 29^th  Jan – (9.30am) – ‘Card Technique’s’ with Vicki...

Mystery Card this week.... VERY interesting...hmmmm what could it be!

FRIDAY 29^th  Jan – (12.15pm) – ‘Quick Page for Beginners and Beyond’..with Kylie

WATCH THIS SPACE...... new Friday classes’ are in the wind.... once Kylie settles into her new routine we will let you all know when Fridays will re-commence xxx