Class One: raspberries

14th and 16th of October

7.30 pm

Once again we will be using the cuttlebug to create texture and interest on a layout. This layout uses strips of paper and cardstock and some fun embelishments for impact.

Supplies needed:
One photo in 6" x 4" (landscape).
One full sheet of cardstock for a background.
Two strips of cardstock to put through the cuttlebug (both different colours - I used red and white).
Three strips of patterned paper in a neutral or background pattern, or cardstock (two pieces of one colour and one of another colour - I used two of green basic grey textured plain cardstock and one blue patterned paper).
Two strips of patterned paper (I used a multicoloured stripe).
Two strips of printed transparency.
One journaling stamp or journaling rubon.
One chipboard flower accent or other suitable accent (my flower is about 4" tall with the flower and stem).
One chipboard flower about 1".
Two chipboard bookplates.
Two rectangles of chipboard (from the centre of the bookplates) as an accent and a title (as seen in the sneak peek).
A scrap of patterned paper to make a tab.
Embroidery thread in two colours to match your papers.
Brads in various colours to match your papers (I used Queen and Co sprinkle brads that have patterns on them).
Ink to match your colour scheme (to highlight some of your embossing).
Ink for your journaling stamp if you are using one.
Hole piercer and mat pack/stitching ruler if you have one.
Sandpaper.
Wet glue for embelishments.

Techniques used:
Dry embossing, inking, colour blocking, white space, journaling, hand stitching.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Term Four Timetable

Term four is only two weeks away and I hope everyone will be refreshed and rearing to go after the holidays. Can't wait to see you all in class!


* course classes are in blue
*crop nights are in orange
*off the page classes are in green


Please check back to the blog for any further class additions.

I will be running a Photoshop Basics class for current students only and will start booking in times during the first class. We are hoping to add an advent calendar in November and also another beginners class. If there is time, we will also run a Christmas card class.

If you have any requests for classes, please let myself or Renaye and Keepsake Krafts know, because we will always try to accommodate.


Term Four Timetable 2008


14th &16th October 7.30 pm
"Raspberries" Layout
This layout once again features the cuttlebug. We will texturise strips of cardstock and patterned paper, use some ink and embelishments and make a great page full of dimension.

18th October 1 pm
Technique: using transparent alphabets/elements
This class will focus on different ways to attach transparent elements to your pages and projects, whether they are alphabets for a title or accents such as butterflies, hearts or stars.

20th October 7.30 pm
Off the Page: butterfly mini album
This shaped album is a great project to make as a special gift. You can make a butterfly or any other shaped album, but we will use the same techniques throughout. We will cover our wooden album and then decorate our pages.

24th October 7 pm
Friday Frenzy Crop Night
Book in for some cropping fun with a group of like minded people. Bring your own projects.

28th & 30th October 7.30 pm
Hand Cut Layout
This layout will feature all hand cut elements, some chipboard and a large feature photo. You will learn hgow to create some great felt and cardstock elements for your pages.

1st November 1 pm
Off the Page: transparent mini album
This album will use glimmermist and some great focal photos to create a stunning see through album.

3rd November 7.30 pm
Beginners Workshop
We will teach the first steps to creating your own scrap pages, from adhesives to choosing paper and the basic techniques for constructing a page.

7th November 7 pm
Friday Frenzy Crop Night
Book in for some cropping fun with a group of like minded people. Bring your own projects.

11th &13th November 7.30 pm
Stitch and Rip
This layout will focus on the technique of stitch and rip to create a feature on your scrap pages. This is great for using up scraps of patterned paper, cardstock and also off-cuts of transparencies.

21st November 7 pm
Friday Frenzy Crop Night
Book in for some cropping fun with a group of like minded people. Bring your own projects.

25th and 27th November 7.30 pm
Brackets layout
This class will focus on creating a cluster of paper and embelishments, a focal photo and framing it with over-sized brackets.

1st December 7.30 pm
Heritage Layout
This class will focus on the elements that make a page "timeless" and showcase your precious old photos of family and times gone by.

5th December 7 pm
Friday Frenzy Crop Night
Book in for some cropping fun with a group of like minded people. Bring your own projects.

6th December 1 pm
Off the Page: recipe book
In this class we will make a recipe book for all those precious family favourites. A great idea as a Christmas present.

9th & 11th December 7.30 pm
Three Hours of Power
This class will push you to your limits. We will focus on "churning out" some layouts. There will be half an hour allocated per page and six pages will be showcased in this class. Pages will be simple yet effective, aiming for full impact. Each page will be accompanied by full instructions so that you can take home any unfinished work and be confidant that you can make each layout.

19th December 7 pm
Friday Frenzy Crop Night
Book in for some cropping fun with a group of like minded people. Bring your own projects.

My Boy

Our extra class went really well. Tuesday night was only attended by two, but thursday night had four participate and it became a marathon late night! (M and H!!!). Thanks for a great time ladies.

Supplementary Class

"My Boy" Layout

23rd and 25th of September



You are invited to join me for an extra class for the last week of term. This layout uses a heap of Scenic Route products to create a bright and balanced page.

Supplies needed:

Two photos 4" x 4".
Rubon alpha and chipboard / paper alphabet for a title (I used two different alphas for my two word title).
One piece of patterned paper or cardstock in neutral colours (I used a notepad look paper) for a background.
Two pieces of patterned paper 4" x 4".
One scrap strip of patterned paper for an accent strip.
One circular accent and one shaped accent (I used an arrow) / journaling spot (or papers to cut a journaling spot / accent on the cricut).
Gromets / large brads / medium sized flowers for accents.
Small rubons as accents (I used a small airplane and some stars).
Small to mid-sized brads for accents.
Small word sticker / accent.
Cardstock or patterned paper scraps for journaling strips.
Gel pen for journaling.
Wire shaped paper clip as an accent.
Embroidery thread (two colours) for stitching.
Hole piercer.
Mat pack.
Sandpaper.
Scisors for trimming a feature into a photo.

Techniques Used:
Sanding.
Cropping photos.
Embelishment clusters.
Hand journaling.
Hand stitching.

Class Layouts

Lace Cardstock:

This class focused on using lace cardstock as a feature on a layout and card. The effect of the beautiful lace cardstock can be stunning. As usual, we had great fun constructint these projects.





Surprise Night:

Our first surprise night focused on the new Bazzill Bling birthstone range. We made a layout focused on the "She" quotes by Kobi Yamada. The layouts made in class were all inspiring!

Friday Frenzy

Friday 12th of September - 7pm to midnight

Friday Frenzy is on again this week. Hope to see you there. Bring a plate to share with your scrap buddies. We usually order pizza for tea, so if you want to indulge in some cheesy delight on the night, feel free to join in!


Challenge One: double page sketch
Use this sketch to complete a double page layout or two single page layouts. Sketch by Becky Higgins.


Challenge Two: single page sketch
Use this sketch to complete a single page layout. Sketch by Stickers N Fun.


Challenge Three: create a card
Make a card using one of the above sketches.

Challenge Four: inspiration
Use the layout below for inspiration (layout by Robin Werlich). This can be a direct scrap lift (copy) of the layout, the shapes created, colour scheme or a single element. Take some inspiration and make it yours! Please acknowledge your source of inspiration on the back of your layout for your future reference.


Challenge Five: technique
Use journaling tags to create space for your story, use them as an accent, to mount photos or in a completely unexpected way.

Masking Your Journaling Stamps

16th and 18th of September



Journaling is such an important part of creating a lasting memory, rather than just a pretty page. In this class you will learn how to use masking to create effective journaling spots so that you can add your "story" to your pretty page with ease.

Supplied Needed:
Two small photos, around 3" x 4" or smaller, that can be easily overlapped.
One piece of patterned paper for a background.
One piece of neutral cardstock.
One scrap of patterned paper 12" wide to make two strips.
Remainder of your lace cardstock from class four.
Alphabet for a title.
Six small brads (I used 4 round ones to highlight quote marks and two small square oned to accent my photos).
Three medium to large brads, gems, buttons or small flowers, etc.
Ink to coordinate if you have particular colour requirements (other than my basic neutral colours).
Wet glue.
Sandpaper.
Hole piercer.
Sticky notes (VERY important!).

Techniques Used:
Masking.
Sanding.
Colour blocking.
Stamping.

See you there for some scrapping fun!

Huge Apology

I would like to say a sincere sorry and also thank you for being understanding to all of my tuesday students. I have a highly contagious infection at the moment and so am unable to teach for a few days. Class has been rescheduled for next tuesday night and I will be fully back on board by then!

I am so sorry that I didn't call A to let her know that classes were cancelled - A, I honestly was convinced that you were a thursday night student - I will have a little pack of scrapping goodness coming your way!