February Classes 2012

Hi there,

The last few months of scrapbooking classes have been busy.. so busy that we have decided to offer a second round of classes each month! Please note that we need you to include the class number(s) and the date you wish to attend on the Class Booking Request form.

We are so glad you are all still eager to learn new techniques and designs.

Take a look at what we have in store for February:

Class #1. 18th & 25th Feb 9:00am - 11:00am

A double-page sketch layout will be teamed with 2 interpretations of that sketch to help you create a striking layout. I have used Crate Paper's Peppermint collection and We R Memory Keepers Autumn Splendor paper. I have turned one of the layouts into two single pages for something different. The layouts feature 6-7 photos. Teacher: Stacey

Class #2. 18th & 25th Feb 11:30am - 1:30pm

Following on from last month's theme of using up your scraps, I thought I would give you some ideas to produce 6 or more cards using the smaller off cuts you have at home! We will be using stamps, sewing machine and even doodling. All you will need is a trimmer, adhesive, a couple of sheets of cardstock to make the card bases and lots of scraps. Teacher: Stacey

Class #3. 18th & 25th Feb 2:00pm - 4:00pm

In this class we will be going a little bit old school. We will combine paper curling, inking and layering to create a two page layout with either a masculine or feminine colour scheme. This layout could suit many themes, however I have used photos taken at a Mariners Game. When booking in, please specify which colour scheme you prefer. Teacher: Philarney



Click here to go to the Class Booking Request form
 

January Classes Sold Out!

Hello!
This month's classes are fully booked. If you are still interested in attending any of the January classes, just send us an email at scissorspaperink@hotmail.com and we will put you on the waiting list for a repeat class on Saturday 28th January. Thanks all and see you soon.

January Classes 2012

Happy New Year everyone! We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and fun celebrations on New Year's Eve.

We have been working hard over the break to prepare some great classes for you. Finally after some technical glitches, here is the information for our January classes.

Look forward to seeing you soon!
Stacey and Philarney

Class #1. 
21st January 9:00am - 11:00am
A double-page sketch layout will be teamed with 2 interpretations of that sketch to help you create a striking layout. I have used Kaiser's Silly Season Collection on the layout pictured. Both layouts feature up to 14 photos, which is great for Christmas or any other event. I always like to fit a lot of photos onto an event page.
Bring your materials to complete
one or more layouts!
Teacher: Stacey

Class only
$15.00

Class #2. 
21st January 11:30am - 1:30pm
In this class you will create a two page layout that is heritage inspired. My photos are black and white and date from the 1960s. The layout takes inspiration from this time in its choice of yellow as a focus colour, which is toned down by black, grey and white and teamed
with vintage book papers
and buttons to create a heritage-
style page.
Teacher: Philarney

Class only
$15.00

Class + kit
$30.00

Class #3. 
21st January 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Do you have a heap of left over pieces of patterned paper that you don’t want to throw away? This class is about using up those bits & pieces to produce single & double page layouts. You will have a choice of layouts to create depending on the type of scraps that you have; & the chance to make 2-5 pages.
So come along with your scraps
& be ready to get creative!
Teacher: Philarney

Class only
$15.00

Click here to go to the booking page 

 

Time saving ideas

With little time to spare over the Christmas and new year period, but with lots of photos to scrap, do you wonder how can you manage to create pages to celebrate all that you have done? Here are some ideas that might save you some time:

• Choose co-ordinating papers and embellishments. This sounds obvious, but sometimes we need reminding that they are there for a purpose, which is to make scrapbooking faster and less complicated for the time poor.
• Start with a sketch - again obvious, but a great way to begin. Some popular websites, that have something to offer both beginner and more experienced scrapbookers, include Becky Fleck’s Page Maps, Pencil Lines, Stuck Sketches, Sketch Support and Sketchabilities. Additionally, if you have a page that you have already created and really love, use the sketch again. If will look completely different using different colours and papers, and no-one will be any the wiser.
• If you have particular photos in mind, you can find more specific inspiration in the form of challenges, many of which offer colour combinations to assist you in beginning to choose papers and embellishments. Sites that offer particular challenges include: The Color Room, Scrap the boys (yes the name does mean exactly what it says) as well as Kraft It Up (if you love your Kraft card). These websites also have their own design teams which offer examples of the challenges and sketches to give you further inspiration.
• And lastly, if you have a favourite brand or scrapbooker check out their website and find inspiration from them to make an easy start to your pages.

I hope this has offered some inspiration that lets you keep you creating over this busy time of year.

Christmas Cards

Have you started making your Christmas cards? Maybe you have chosen to buy yours this year.

For those of you that are creating your own I thought I would share a couple of my cards and a link to some inspiration.

My Christmas card motto is: they have to be simple. I make around 30 Christmas cards for friends and family each year so I can't be fussing or agonising over the perfect layout or embellishments.

Here are a few of my quick cards from this year.

I use all my left over papers and off cuts, stamps, printed titles and even parts of cards from previous years.
If you need some fresh inspiration try Page Maps they have card sketches and examples.
Good luck to those taking on the challenge!

I Heart Pinning!

What is Pinterest?

Pinterest is a virtual pinboard. Pinterest allows you to organise and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. You can browse pinboards created by other people to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests.

People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and share their favorite recipes.

Warning: It is as addictive as blog hopping :) 

My favourite pinners are Ali Edwards, Cathy Zielske and Donna Downey.

Two spaces left in Philarney's class

Hello! This month's class is proving to be a busy one and there are only two spaces are left!

If you would still like to come to this class and you haven't already paid please do so, so you don't miss out. There is only one boy colour scheme kit and only one girl colour scheme kit left, and will go on a first come first served basis. Thank you.

November Classes 2011

Hi Everyone!

Last month's class bookings went well using the new payment 

method, thanks to the all the class attendees for making it a success.

If you missed the new payment information click here to read about it.

November classes will be our last for 2011 - didn't this year fly! Classes will start back in January 2012.

Here is the information for our November classes.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

#1. Stacey's class: 19th Nov. 9:00am - 11:00am
A double-page sketch layout will be teamed with 2 interpretations of that sketch to help you create a striking layout. As an optional extra you may choose to buy a kit which will include the materials needed to create the double-page layout as well as 2 bonus single pages & three cards including their sketches. This month's kit contains My Mind's Eye paper, acrylic stamps & 7 Gypsies gaffer tape.

Class only
$15.00

Class + kit
$47.00

#2. Philarney's class: 19th Nov. 11:30am - 1:30pm
This month's double-page layout combines an oversized title, large elements and doodling to create pages that suit a fun, action-based theme. This could be the active lives of your family or an adventurous holiday that you have taken. You can also add a momento to this layout (mine is a tag) to make it truly personal.

Class only
$15.00

Class + kit
$38.00

Kit only
$27.00

#3. Dawn's class: 19th Nov. 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Using templates and a single kit we are working on a whole album. This is digital scrapbooking at it's easiest, so bring your laptop and your favourite digital scrapbooking kit for some fun! 

Class only
$15.00

Click here to go to the booking page 

October Simple Scrapbooking class sold out!

The Simple Scrapbooking class is now sold out. However, there are still a few spaces in SOS, which is just $15.00 or $47.00 for the kit.

October 'Friends' class kits sold out!

Sorry to say that all of the kits for this class have now sold out. However, there is still room to come to the class, which is just $15.00.