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.

October Classes 2011

Hi Everyone!

After some consideration we have decided to change our class booking process. Now when you select the "click to book in" button you will be asked to submit you details on a booking request form. This will generate an automatic email giving you our bank account details to deposit the class fee into. Your teacher will then confirm your payment via email including any extra class details you may need.

We have worked hard to make this process as streamlined as possible, we hope you find it easy to use. Please email us if you have any questions.

We hope you see you soon.

#1. Stacey's class: 15th October 9:00 - 11:00am

A double-page sketch layout will be teamed with two 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 two bonus single pages and three cards including their sketches. Stacey has used new Antique papers and wide range of embellishments for this month’s kit.

Class only $15.00

Class + kit $47.00

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#2. Philarney's class: 15th October 11:30 - 1:30pm

This month's class combines a mix of techniques. On this double-page layout we will be using misting and masking to create a border and highlight the title; feature black cardstock to create drama and emphasise the bright colour scheme; and stamp to create the embellishments. The theme for my page is 'Friends' but this layout would suit other themes - including gardens or flowers - and has a feminine feel.

Class only $15.00

Class + kit $30.00

Kit only $19.00

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#3. Stacey's class: 15th October 2:00 - 4:00pm

This is a simple scrapbooking class which is the perfect way to get some quick single pages done. We will be creating four single page layouts using cardstock and leftover design papers you have laying around at home.

Class only $15.00

#3

6 secrets of perfect stamping

Found this great tutorial on Creating Keepsakes:

6 secrets of perfect stamping

Enjoy :)

September Classes 2011

Stacey's class: 17th Sept. 2011, 9:00 - 11:00am
A double-page sketch layout will be teamed with two 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 two bonus single pages and three cards including their sketches. Stacey has used Basic Grey papers and wide range of embellishments for this month’s kit.

Click here to book in

Philarney's class: 17th Sept. 2011, 11:30-1:30pm
This month's double page layout is all about family and what you do together as a family. The embellishments are Cricut die-cuts so you can personalise your page to your families activities and likes. We will be using a colour combination of primary reds, blues and yellow - suitable for lots of different activities and photos. The layout will also include some hidden journaling tags to add to the memory keeping.

Click here to book in

Dawn's class: 17th Sept. 2011, 2:00 - 4:00pm
This month it's about having fun with photos. We will be making funky fonts with photos, pop art and more! Great techniques you can use for scrapbooking, wall art, invitations and so much more.

Click here to book in