I would like to announce that I am ceasing teaching scrapbooking classes for both personal and family reasons. This will be effective immediately.
If I have collected any class money for up-coming classes, this will be returned via the shop.
I thank you for your support whilst I have been teaching. I have thoroughly enjoyed our "get-togethers". I have also loved being a part of what you, as a participant have created.
Thank you.
Christine.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Embossing Outside the Square
Thursday 19th of November 2009
7.30pm - 10.30pm
@ Keepsake Krafts
$18.50
This class will explore the amazing versatility of embossing powders. You will learn five different techniques for using embossing powders and use this knowledge to make twinchies and tags. Your finished twinchies and tags will be used on a layout on the night.
Supplies needed:
One piece of cardstock (or patterned paper) for a background.
One photo 4" x 6" (portrait).
One 2" square of patterned paper.
Two tags of varying sizes (or lace cardstock, patterned paper scraps, flowers etc).
Alphabet for a title.
Small assortment of brads or buttons if desired, but not necessary.
Gel pen for journaling and doodling.
Paint to coordinate with your layout (for the background, or embossing powder can be used).
Sandpaper.
Wet glue.
Basic tool kit.
Heat tool if you have one.
Favourite stamp if you have one.
Favourite Cuttlebug embossing folder if you have one.
Techniques learned:
Multi layer embossing, embossed crackle, resin fresco, embossed paper, stamped embossing, twinchies, doodling, hand journaling, altered backgrounds.
7.30pm - 10.30pm
@ Keepsake Krafts
$18.50
This class will explore the amazing versatility of embossing powders. You will learn five different techniques for using embossing powders and use this knowledge to make twinchies and tags. Your finished twinchies and tags will be used on a layout on the night.Supplies needed:
One piece of cardstock (or patterned paper) for a background.
One photo 4" x 6" (portrait).
One 2" square of patterned paper.
Two tags of varying sizes (or lace cardstock, patterned paper scraps, flowers etc).
Alphabet for a title.
Small assortment of brads or buttons if desired, but not necessary.
Gel pen for journaling and doodling.
Paint to coordinate with your layout (for the background, or embossing powder can be used).
Sandpaper.
Wet glue.
Basic tool kit.
Heat tool if you have one.
Favourite stamp if you have one.
Favourite Cuttlebug embossing folder if you have one.
Techniques learned:
Multi layer embossing, embossed crackle, resin fresco, embossed paper, stamped embossing, twinchies, doodling, hand journaling, altered backgrounds.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Perfectly Pearlescent!
Thursday 5th of November 2009
@ Keepsake Krafts
7.30pm - 10.30pm

This class will delve into the wonderful world of Perfect Pearls. Class will focus on two of the endless techniques for using Perfect Pearls. We will create watercoloured tags and also a background spray. You will go home with a Mini Mister with your own concoction in it, that you will use on your background!
Supplies needed:
Three or four photos to fit across a 12" layout. Photos must be 4" high (standard size) and can be cut to your desired width.
One piece of cardstock.
One full sheet of patterned paper.
A strip of patterned paper 12" wide and at least 2" high.
Alphabet for a title (I used a transparent alpha and alcohol inked it to give it some colour).
Gel pen for journaling.
Edge distresser.
Favourite background stamp if you have one. I will have a small selection available on the night.
Basic tool kit.
Techniques learned:
Distressing, paper tearing, photo collage, inking, watercolouring, pearl spray making and application, stamping, tag making, hand journaling.
@ Keepsake Krafts
7.30pm - 10.30pm

This class will delve into the wonderful world of Perfect Pearls. Class will focus on two of the endless techniques for using Perfect Pearls. We will create watercoloured tags and also a background spray. You will go home with a Mini Mister with your own concoction in it, that you will use on your background!
Supplies needed:
Three or four photos to fit across a 12" layout. Photos must be 4" high (standard size) and can be cut to your desired width.
One piece of cardstock.
One full sheet of patterned paper.
A strip of patterned paper 12" wide and at least 2" high.
Alphabet for a title (I used a transparent alpha and alcohol inked it to give it some colour).
Gel pen for journaling.
Edge distresser.
Favourite background stamp if you have one. I will have a small selection available on the night.
Basic tool kit.
Techniques learned:
Distressing, paper tearing, photo collage, inking, watercolouring, pearl spray making and application, stamping, tag making, hand journaling.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Inking It!
Thursday 22nd of October 2009
7.30pm - 10.30pm

This class re-visits alcohol inks but uses them in an all new way. We will be using super-glossy cardstock and embossing to create a piece of unique "patterned paper" to use on our layout in class.
Supplies needed:
One photo 7" x 5" (landscape) that can be cut into 3 strips OR 3 photos 5" high and 2 - 3" wide.
One piece of cardstock for a background.
One 12" x 2" strip of patterned paper.
One piece of fabric or patterned paper.
Machine or embroidery thread.
Mat pack and hole piercer.
Alphabet for a title.
One medium - large rub-on, stamp or other embellishment.
Six buttons, brads, flowers or other embellishments.
Gel pen for journalling on your photo and a gel pen for doodling on your cardstock.
Pencil and scissors.
Techniques learned:
Alcohol ink application, embossing, colourising embossing, hand cutting, doodling, stitching.
Please book in for classes at the shop, or by contacting me personally.
I am looking forward to seeing you at the start of term!
7.30pm - 10.30pm

This class re-visits alcohol inks but uses them in an all new way. We will be using super-glossy cardstock and embossing to create a piece of unique "patterned paper" to use on our layout in class.
Supplies needed:
One photo 7" x 5" (landscape) that can be cut into 3 strips OR 3 photos 5" high and 2 - 3" wide.
One piece of cardstock for a background.
One 12" x 2" strip of patterned paper.
One piece of fabric or patterned paper.
Machine or embroidery thread.
Mat pack and hole piercer.
Alphabet for a title.
One medium - large rub-on, stamp or other embellishment.
Six buttons, brads, flowers or other embellishments.
Gel pen for journalling on your photo and a gel pen for doodling on your cardstock.
Pencil and scissors.
Techniques learned:
Alcohol ink application, embossing, colourising embossing, hand cutting, doodling, stitching.
Please book in for classes at the shop, or by contacting me personally.
I am looking forward to seeing you at the start of term!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Term 4 Class Schedule
It is time for class again and I have another series of classes planned.
This term I have four classes planned, rather than five, so that we finish before the silly season gets going and also to make room for some Christmas card and present classes.
Classes will be priced individually this term due to two classes incorporating some very costly materials in them. This will aim to keep the price low for all so that you can sample the lovely products without having to make a huge outlay on products to be able to complete the class. If you have feedback about this structure, good or bad, please feel free to talk to me about it.
Class One: alcohol inks and super-gloss
Thursday October 22nd 2009.
$15
This class re-visits alcohol inks as they are such a versatile product. We will be using super high gloss cardstock to produce some great effects on a layout in class.
Class Two: perfect pearls
Thursday November 5th 2009
$19.50
This class will cover a number of techniques for using the Ranger product, Perfect Pearls. We will make a layout using the techniques learned. You will also take home a mini-mister with a concoction of your own to use on future projects.
Class Three: Embossing outside the square
Thursday November 19th 2009
$18.50
This class will focus on technique for using embossing powder to create fantastic and unique embellishments. We will use the techniques learned to make tiles and then create a layout to showcase them.
Class Four: 3 hours of power
Thursday December 3rd 2009
$15
Three hours of power incorporates simple yet effective designs to create 6 layouts in 3 hours. This class is always fast paced and fun. Full class notes mean that you can complete the night's layouts at home if you don't manage to get them done on the night.
If you would like to book in, please contact myself, or Renaye at Keepsake Krafts. Payment at the time of booking is essential to reserve your place.
See you in class and happy scrapping!
This term I have four classes planned, rather than five, so that we finish before the silly season gets going and also to make room for some Christmas card and present classes.
Classes will be priced individually this term due to two classes incorporating some very costly materials in them. This will aim to keep the price low for all so that you can sample the lovely products without having to make a huge outlay on products to be able to complete the class. If you have feedback about this structure, good or bad, please feel free to talk to me about it.
Class One: alcohol inks and super-gloss
Thursday October 22nd 2009.
$15
This class re-visits alcohol inks as they are such a versatile product. We will be using super high gloss cardstock to produce some great effects on a layout in class.
Class Two: perfect pearls
Thursday November 5th 2009
$19.50
This class will cover a number of techniques for using the Ranger product, Perfect Pearls. We will make a layout using the techniques learned. You will also take home a mini-mister with a concoction of your own to use on future projects.
Class Three: Embossing outside the square
Thursday November 19th 2009
$18.50
This class will focus on technique for using embossing powder to create fantastic and unique embellishments. We will use the techniques learned to make tiles and then create a layout to showcase them.
Class Four: 3 hours of power
Thursday December 3rd 2009
$15
Three hours of power incorporates simple yet effective designs to create 6 layouts in 3 hours. This class is always fast paced and fun. Full class notes mean that you can complete the night's layouts at home if you don't manage to get them done on the night.
If you would like to book in, please contact myself, or Renaye at Keepsake Krafts. Payment at the time of booking is essential to reserve your place.
See you in class and happy scrapping!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Fast Album Formulas
@ Keepsake Krafts
Thursday 17th of September 2009
7.30pm - 10.30pm.
In this class you will produce an album in quick time! There will be 6 double page layouts (ie, 12 layouts in total) with a unified colour scheme and simple style. This class is ideal for scrapping travel photos or for a 12 month baby album.
You will have the choice of completing a 12" x 12" album, or adapting the layouts to 6" x 6" format for a fast mini album.
Supplies needed:
Assortment of travel or baby photos. The number of photos is flexible, but allow for at least 3 photos per double page spread, if not more ( I have used a number of standard sized, shop-printed travel photos from a beach holiday many years ago).
12 pieces of cardstock in 3 complimentary colours (I have used white, beige and grey). If you are tackling a 6" x 6" album, you will only need 3 pieces of cardstock and another/chipboard for a cover.
Assortment of patterned paper to compliment your photos (I used 4 double sided patterned papers, but you could use only 2 throughout the whole album).
Mat pack and hole piercer.
Sandpaper.
Ink and favourite stamp, if you have one.
Scraps of cardstock to journal on, or journaling pre-printed onto cardstock, ready to cut into strips.
Gel pens for fake stitching and journaling.
Paint to coordinate with your colour scheme, if you have it.
Paint brush.
Foam alphabet stamps if you have them (I used the Making Memories ones).
Assortment of buttons, brads, flowers, stars to suit your theme if desired, but these are not necessary as we will be keeping the layouts simple and uncluttered.
Techniques used:
Inking, paint stamping, stamping, distressing, simple schemes, multi-photo layouts, double page layouts, fake stitching, hand journaling.
Class specifications may change without notice.
Thursday 17th of September 2009
7.30pm - 10.30pm.
In this class you will produce an album in quick time! There will be 6 double page layouts (ie, 12 layouts in total) with a unified colour scheme and simple style. This class is ideal for scrapping travel photos or for a 12 month baby album.
You will have the choice of completing a 12" x 12" album, or adapting the layouts to 6" x 6" format for a fast mini album.
Supplies needed:
Assortment of travel or baby photos. The number of photos is flexible, but allow for at least 3 photos per double page spread, if not more ( I have used a number of standard sized, shop-printed travel photos from a beach holiday many years ago).
12 pieces of cardstock in 3 complimentary colours (I have used white, beige and grey). If you are tackling a 6" x 6" album, you will only need 3 pieces of cardstock and another/chipboard for a cover.
Assortment of patterned paper to compliment your photos (I used 4 double sided patterned papers, but you could use only 2 throughout the whole album).
Mat pack and hole piercer.
Sandpaper.
Ink and favourite stamp, if you have one.
Scraps of cardstock to journal on, or journaling pre-printed onto cardstock, ready to cut into strips.
Gel pens for fake stitching and journaling.
Paint to coordinate with your colour scheme, if you have it.
Paint brush.
Foam alphabet stamps if you have them (I used the Making Memories ones).
Assortment of buttons, brads, flowers, stars to suit your theme if desired, but these are not necessary as we will be keeping the layouts simple and uncluttered.
Techniques used:
Inking, paint stamping, stamping, distressing, simple schemes, multi-photo layouts, double page layouts, fake stitching, hand journaling.
Class specifications may change without notice.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Grungy layouts
10th of September 2009
Keepsake Krafts
7.30pm - 10.30pm
In this class we will showcase a fantastic and very addictive product called Grunge Paper. I have fallen in love with the possibilities created by this product. Come along to make a tag from Grunge Paper and then use it on a layout.
Grunge paper will be available on the night for $4.50 per sheet (usually sold in a pack of 3).
Supplies needed:
One photo 4" x 6" (portrait).
One photo 3.5" x 4" (portrait) - a standard size photo can be cut to this size easily.
One piece of low patterned paper for a background.
One piece of Grunge Paper.
One strip of patterned paper.
One piece of gauze.
Alphabet for a title.
Gel pen for journaling.
Favourite background stamp if you have one (text looks beautiful).
Favourite Glimmer Mist if you have it (I used Old Lace).
Distress Inks to match your layout if you have them (I only have a very small range - a blue, a green, red and a range of browns).
Stazon Ink if you have it (I used navy).
Colour wash if you have a favourite (I used stream and espresso).
Gell medium if you have it.
Mini Mister if you have one.
Sand paper.
Foam inking sponges if you have them.
Scalloped boarder punch.
Pinking shears.
Heat tool if you have one (this will make it faster on the night!).
Brayer if you have one.
Wet glue.
Water mister.
Techniques used:
Colour washing, inking, tag making, altered surfaces, dying, painting, salting, background stamping, altered backgrounds, distressing, distress and roll, fabric colouring, using fabric on a layout, hand journaling, dry embossing, die cutting.
There are only two spots left, so book in fast!!
Hope to see you there.
Specifications of this class may change without notice.
Keepsake Krafts
7.30pm - 10.30pm
In this class we will showcase a fantastic and very addictive product called Grunge Paper. I have fallen in love with the possibilities created by this product. Come along to make a tag from Grunge Paper and then use it on a layout.Grunge paper will be available on the night for $4.50 per sheet (usually sold in a pack of 3).
Supplies needed:
One photo 4" x 6" (portrait).
One photo 3.5" x 4" (portrait) - a standard size photo can be cut to this size easily.
One piece of low patterned paper for a background.
One piece of Grunge Paper.
One strip of patterned paper.
One piece of gauze.
Alphabet for a title.
Gel pen for journaling.
Favourite background stamp if you have one (text looks beautiful).
Favourite Glimmer Mist if you have it (I used Old Lace).
Distress Inks to match your layout if you have them (I only have a very small range - a blue, a green, red and a range of browns).
Stazon Ink if you have it (I used navy).
Colour wash if you have a favourite (I used stream and espresso).
Gell medium if you have it.
Mini Mister if you have one.
Sand paper.
Foam inking sponges if you have them.
Scalloped boarder punch.
Pinking shears.
Heat tool if you have one (this will make it faster on the night!).
Brayer if you have one.
Wet glue.
Water mister.
Techniques used:
Colour washing, inking, tag making, altered surfaces, dying, painting, salting, background stamping, altered backgrounds, distressing, distress and roll, fabric colouring, using fabric on a layout, hand journaling, dry embossing, die cutting.
There are only two spots left, so book in fast!!
Hope to see you there.
Specifications of this class may change without notice.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Inking It
Thursday 27th of August 2009
7.30pm
Using Alcohol Inks on Transparency
This class will cover a fun technique for using alcohol inks on transparencies.
Supplies needed:
One photo 10cm (4") in diameter.
One photo 7.5cm (3") in diameter.
One sheet of printed 12" x 12" transparency.
Scrap of transparency (does not need to be printed) to practice on.
One scrap of patterned paper.
Assorted buttons OR flowers, brads, stars etc.
Embroidery thread for button centres.
Alphabet for a title.
Permanent pen for journaling if you wish to hand write journaling, otherwise we will stamp our journaling.
If you have alcohol inks that match your colour scheme, feel free to bring them, otherwise inks and associated tools will be supplied in class.
Foam mounting tape/dimensionals.
Techniques used:
Alcohol ink technique, journaling, paper and photo shaping.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
7.30pm
Using Alcohol Inks on Transparency
This class will cover a fun technique for using alcohol inks on transparencies.
Supplies needed:One photo 10cm (4") in diameter.
One photo 7.5cm (3") in diameter.
One sheet of printed 12" x 12" transparency.
Scrap of transparency (does not need to be printed) to practice on.
One scrap of patterned paper.
Assorted buttons OR flowers, brads, stars etc.
Embroidery thread for button centres.
Alphabet for a title.
Permanent pen for journaling if you wish to hand write journaling, otherwise we will stamp our journaling.
If you have alcohol inks that match your colour scheme, feel free to bring them, otherwise inks and associated tools will be supplied in class.
Foam mounting tape/dimensionals.
Techniques used:
Alcohol ink technique, journaling, paper and photo shaping.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Heavy Metal
Thursday 13th of August 2009
7.30pm @ Keepsake Krafts
"Heavy Metal"
This class focuses on the technique of creating faux metal frames for your photos. We will make two photo frames and incorporate these into a layout. This technique is great for masculine pages, but can just as easily be adapted to create fun and funky girl pages! So as not to waste anything, we will be making some metal "tiles" for a card or another project from the left-over pieces.

Supplies needed:
Two photos, one 3" x 4" (landscape) and one 4" x 3" (portrait) or any combination that suits your photos.
One piece of cardstock.
One large alphabet for a title.
Ink to suit your layout.
Versamark if you have it.
Embossing powder if you have it.
A favourite small stamp if desired (I will have a small selection).
Needle and embroidery thread to match your chosen colour scheme (or gel pen and hole piercer).
Mat pack if you have one.
Basic tool kit.
Techniques used:
Faux metal, embossing, inking, hand stitching or fake stitching.
Hope to see you there! Supper for this class WILL be caramel slice!!
The above specifications may change without notice.
7.30pm @ Keepsake Krafts
"Heavy Metal"
This class focuses on the technique of creating faux metal frames for your photos. We will make two photo frames and incorporate these into a layout. This technique is great for masculine pages, but can just as easily be adapted to create fun and funky girl pages! So as not to waste anything, we will be making some metal "tiles" for a card or another project from the left-over pieces.

Supplies needed:
Two photos, one 3" x 4" (landscape) and one 4" x 3" (portrait) or any combination that suits your photos.
One piece of cardstock.
One large alphabet for a title.
Ink to suit your layout.
Versamark if you have it.
Embossing powder if you have it.
A favourite small stamp if desired (I will have a small selection).
Needle and embroidery thread to match your chosen colour scheme (or gel pen and hole piercer).
Mat pack if you have one.
Basic tool kit.
Techniques used:
Faux metal, embossing, inking, hand stitching or fake stitching.
Hope to see you there! Supper for this class WILL be caramel slice!!
The above specifications may change without notice.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Flower Workshop
Thursday the 30th of July, 2009
7.30pm
This week we will be doing a workshop all about flowers - girl flowers, boy flowers, paper and fabric - we will be covering a wide range of fun flowers to use in your scrapbooking. You will go home with a bag full of flowers that you have made and you could even win a technique book on how to make all of these gems (3 to win on the night)!
Cost:
$11.80 for the class kit (on top of the class fee).
The kit includes:
Loads of fabric swatches.
Interfacing.
Flower centres.
Paper flowers.
Buttons, beads and crystals.
Brads.
Ribbon.
Gauze.
Use of the class supply of cardstock and patterned paper scraps, metalic thread, paint, ink, stamps and many other bits and pieces on the night.
Supplies needed:
Basic tool kit, including scissors.
Embroidery thread and needle.
Fiskars circle template and star template if you have them.
Star punches if you have them.
Scallop circle punch if you have one.
Foam push pad if you have one.
If you have any queries, please let me know.
Looking forward to seeing you Thursday night!
7.30pm
This week we will be doing a workshop all about flowers - girl flowers, boy flowers, paper and fabric - we will be covering a wide range of fun flowers to use in your scrapbooking. You will go home with a bag full of flowers that you have made and you could even win a technique book on how to make all of these gems (3 to win on the night)!
Cost:
$11.80 for the class kit (on top of the class fee).
The kit includes:
Loads of fabric swatches.
Interfacing.
Flower centres.
Paper flowers.
Buttons, beads and crystals.
Brads.
Ribbon.
Gauze.
Use of the class supply of cardstock and patterned paper scraps, metalic thread, paint, ink, stamps and many other bits and pieces on the night.
Supplies needed:
Basic tool kit, including scissors.
Embroidery thread and needle.
Fiskars circle template and star template if you have them.
Star punches if you have them.
Scallop circle punch if you have one.
Foam push pad if you have one.
If you have any queries, please let me know.
Looking forward to seeing you Thursday night!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Friday Inspiration
Friday 23rd of July 2009
7.00 pm to midnight
$10 to crop, plus there are some great kits available.
Come along to the friday inspiration crop night this friday at Keepsake Krafts!
As well as our usual midnight crop, there will be two overlay page kits available, showcasing the Karen Day grasses overlay and also the Scrapware circles overlay. To view the layouts, see in store.
Bring a small plate to share!
See you there and happy scrapping.
7.00 pm to midnight
$10 to crop, plus there are some great kits available.
Come along to the friday inspiration crop night this friday at Keepsake Krafts!
As well as our usual midnight crop, there will be two overlay page kits available, showcasing the Karen Day grasses overlay and also the Scrapware circles overlay. To view the layouts, see in store.
Bring a small plate to share!
See you there and happy scrapping.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Frame It - Make and Take
Weekend Inspiration Crop Night
Friday 10th July 2009
7.00 pm
Our crop night is on again on Friday night. Stay tuned for challenges!
We are also having a make and take which includes techniques that you will be able to put into use in your scrapping, card making and off the page projects. It would make a fantastic piece of art in your scrapping space, or a gift ready for Christmas, birthdays or just because.
Our project is a square frame with four technique tiles using some great product from Keepsake Krafts. The colour scheme for the frame is cream, brown and antique copper, but this can easily be customised to suit your needs. Add some green and blue, or some purple and silver and you will have a great frame for a young person!
All items to make the cream and brown frame are included in the kit for $18.50.
If you wish to change the colour scheme, all you will need to bring is a 2" square of your favourite patterned paper (please let us know if this is your plan so we can have the right supplies on the night for your colours).
To book in for the make and take frame, or just for the crop night please ring Keepsake Krafts prior to Friday and let Renaye know you will be there!
To view the frame, just pop into the shop for a visit.
Happy scrapping!
Friday 10th July 2009
7.00 pm
Our crop night is on again on Friday night. Stay tuned for challenges!We are also having a make and take which includes techniques that you will be able to put into use in your scrapping, card making and off the page projects. It would make a fantastic piece of art in your scrapping space, or a gift ready for Christmas, birthdays or just because.
Our project is a square frame with four technique tiles using some great product from Keepsake Krafts. The colour scheme for the frame is cream, brown and antique copper, but this can easily be customised to suit your needs. Add some green and blue, or some purple and silver and you will have a great frame for a young person!
All items to make the cream and brown frame are included in the kit for $18.50.
If you wish to change the colour scheme, all you will need to bring is a 2" square of your favourite patterned paper (please let us know if this is your plan so we can have the right supplies on the night for your colours).
To book in for the make and take frame, or just for the crop night please ring Keepsake Krafts prior to Friday and let Renaye know you will be there!
To view the frame, just pop into the shop for a visit.
Happy scrapping!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Time For Term Three
It is that time of term again and I have been madly getting feedback so that I can schedule classes that you have had input into.
Classes have been moved to a Thursday night due to a large number of requests to do so, and will start in week two of term so that we all have time to settle into schedules again.
Single class: $15
Course of five classes: $65
Term Three, 2009
Class One: Thursday the 30th of July 2009
Workshop: flowers.
This class will be a mega workshop to make a heap of feminine and masculine flowers to grace your craft projects. It will be jam packed with ideas and techniques to make unique flowers. There will also be a bonus layout idea for you to use your newly made flowers on when you get home.
Class Two: Thursday the 13th of August 2009
Heavy metal!
This class will focus on faux metal technique, which will be used on our class layout. This technique is heaps of fun, versatile and great for masculine layouts but can equally be made to look funky and feminine for those with girls or scrapping about themselves.
Class Three: Thursday the 26th of August 2009
Transparent layout.
This class will use transparency as a background, with a twist! We will be revisiting some of our alcohol inking techniques so that you can get the most out of your inks.
Class Four: Thursday the 10th of September 2009
Grungeboard.
This layout will feature grungeboard, a fantastic type of chipboard that is extremely versatile. Wait and see what we will do with it!
Class Five: Thursday the 24th of September 2009
Fast album formulas.
This class will use a great new product to make your albums come together in super quick time. This style is great for holiday albums and baby albums where you want to get it scrapped quick, with a minimum of fuss or time.
Classes include personalised one-on-one help, full class notes with a picture of the layout for future reference, some specialised products to be used on the night, use of specialised tools specific to class, tea and coffee making facilities and a yummy supper. You will also have full access to the shop during class time.
Just a reminder that class payment is required at the time of booking and no places will be reserved without payment.
The above class timetable may change without notice.
Classes have been moved to a Thursday night due to a large number of requests to do so, and will start in week two of term so that we all have time to settle into schedules again.
Single class: $15
Course of five classes: $65
Term Three, 2009
Class One: Thursday the 30th of July 2009
Workshop: flowers.
This class will be a mega workshop to make a heap of feminine and masculine flowers to grace your craft projects. It will be jam packed with ideas and techniques to make unique flowers. There will also be a bonus layout idea for you to use your newly made flowers on when you get home.
Class Two: Thursday the 13th of August 2009
Heavy metal!
This class will focus on faux metal technique, which will be used on our class layout. This technique is heaps of fun, versatile and great for masculine layouts but can equally be made to look funky and feminine for those with girls or scrapping about themselves.
Class Three: Thursday the 26th of August 2009
Transparent layout.
This class will use transparency as a background, with a twist! We will be revisiting some of our alcohol inking techniques so that you can get the most out of your inks.
Class Four: Thursday the 10th of September 2009
Grungeboard.
This layout will feature grungeboard, a fantastic type of chipboard that is extremely versatile. Wait and see what we will do with it!
Class Five: Thursday the 24th of September 2009
Fast album formulas.
This class will use a great new product to make your albums come together in super quick time. This style is great for holiday albums and baby albums where you want to get it scrapped quick, with a minimum of fuss or time.
Classes include personalised one-on-one help, full class notes with a picture of the layout for future reference, some specialised products to be used on the night, use of specialised tools specific to class, tea and coffee making facilities and a yummy supper. You will also have full access to the shop during class time.
Just a reminder that class payment is required at the time of booking and no places will be reserved without payment.
The above class timetable may change without notice.
Friday, June 12, 2009
3 Hours of Power!
Tuesday 23rd of June 2009
7.30pm
This class uses simple but effective schemes to complete 6 layouts. Most of the layouts include a quick technique tip so that you are learning new skills for your scrapping at the same time as getting your layouts completed.
Layout One: "Contented"/"Happy"
This layout uses repeated circles to create a visually interesting background for your layout, either from patterned paper or by including rows of stitching.

Supplies needed (based on the layout "Happy"):
One sheet of cardstock for a background.
One photo 7cm x 10cm (portrait orientation).
Two pieces of patterned paper (don't need full sheets).
One scrap of cardstock or patterned paper for journaling strips.
One alpha for a title.
One paper doily (I have some available for use in class) or other large circular embellishment/piece of patterned paper approx. 13cm in diameter.
One circular embellishment, die-cut, star etc to layer over your doily.
One paper flower or other embellishment.
Pearls or gems.
Corner rounder.
Sandpaper.
Gel pens.
Scissors.
Pencil.
Hole piercer or mat pack.
Wet glue.
Techniques used:
Sanding, hand made embellishments, hand cut circles, use of everyday items, hand journaling, fake stitching.
Layout Two: "Painting"
This layout builds on a technique learned in our first class of the term. The multi-photo layout helps get those photos scrapped faster!
Supplies needed:
Three photos 10cm high and any width to make up to 30cm wide in combination.
One piece of cardstock.
One strip of patterned paper.
One large alphabet for a title (I used one word only).
Scraps of patterned paper for circles.
Gel pen for fake stitching.
Gel pen to journal onto one of your photos.
Date stamp or sticker.
Rubons if desired.
Brads, buttons etc if desired (to alter the distressed circles).
Edge distresser.
Hole piercer and mat pack.
Sandpaper.
Techniques used:
Distress and roll, distressing, sanding, hand made embellishments, journaling onto photos.
Layout Three: "Blur"
This layout focuses on a great stamping technique to create an unusual and effective background.

Supplies needed:
One photo 6" x 4" (portrait orientation) - I trimmed mine down slightly.
One sheet of cardstock.
One notebook printed patterned paper or cardstock to mat your photo.
Scraps of patterned paper to make die-cut embellishments.
Favourite ink and glimmer mist (if you have it) to create your background.
Alphabet for a title.
Tiny alphabet stickers or a gel pen for journaling.
Gel pen for fake stitching.
Hole piercer and mat pack.
Date stamp and ink.
Techniques used:
Background stamping, die-cutting, hand made embellishments, fake stitching, journaling.
Layout Four: "Enough"
This layout focuses on telling a story with your photos (and a heap of journaling if you want to include it) and incorporates the great technique of adding a bit of pizazz to your page with foil.
Supplies needed:
Two photos 15cm x 7.5cm (landscape orientation).
Two pieces of patterned paper (one with a low pattern to mat your photos), or two pieces of cardstock for the layout "Green" (I used two of the same colour - white).
"Fab foil", glue pad and a stamp if you have them (or a strip of patterned paper 4 cm wide).
Scrap of patterned paper or a die-cut embellishment or journaling card.
Pearls or gems (or buttons, brads etc).
Ink to coordinate with your layout.
Alphabet for a title.
Stapler.
Gel pen for journaling.
Techniques used:
Inking, hand journaling, foil application.
Layout Five: "Our Family"
This layout is made up of inchies framed with a chipboard frame that has been altered using colour sprays and then crackled.
Supplies needed:
Five photos 1" square.
One piece of cardstock.
One chipboard frame that is 4 squares across and 4 squares high (or strips of chipboard, ribbon, patterned paper, embroidery thread and needle, etc, to make a frame).
Rubons (I used a combination of words, birds and branches).
One die-cut flower, star, circle (plus an eyelet for its centre), brad, button etc for an embellishment.
One string button (as per button class) with a pre-made button stitched in the centre.
One ticket stub or a scrap of patterned paper.
One patterned paper strip 17cm long.
One small rubon title or gel pens to hand write a title.
Gel pen for journaling.
One button or pre-made embellishment.
Embroidery thread.
Ink pad to coordinate (I used white for a soft look).
Techniques used:
Inchies, hand made embellishments, altering chipboard, hand journaling, inking, paper tearing.
Layout Six: "Dreams"
This layout focuses on hand made embellishments and hand journaling to tell the story of your photo.
Supplies needed:
One photo 7" x 5" (landscape).
One piece of cardstock.
One strip of patterned paper 19cm long to scallop.
Tissue paper if you have it (I have a range of colours available on the night).
Flower/star/circle embellishment (I layered two flowers and a brad).
Two gem or other fancy brads.
One embellishment to layer over the patterned paper strip.
Small title to layer over your photo.
Sandpaper.
Corner rounder.
Gel pen.
Pencil.
Scissors.
Techniques used:
Hand made embellishments, hand journaling, sanding.
To view all layouts for this class, please see the album in store once you have paid for your class. Viewing the layouts may help you make some colour/embellishment choices if you are in doubt.
And please, never hesitate to contact me if you need any help or need to discuss any issues regarding classes!
Christine
7.30pm
This class uses simple but effective schemes to complete 6 layouts. Most of the layouts include a quick technique tip so that you are learning new skills for your scrapping at the same time as getting your layouts completed.
Layout One: "Contented"/"Happy"
This layout uses repeated circles to create a visually interesting background for your layout, either from patterned paper or by including rows of stitching.

Supplies needed (based on the layout "Happy"):
One sheet of cardstock for a background.
One photo 7cm x 10cm (portrait orientation).
Two pieces of patterned paper (don't need full sheets).
One scrap of cardstock or patterned paper for journaling strips.
One alpha for a title.
One paper doily (I have some available for use in class) or other large circular embellishment/piece of patterned paper approx. 13cm in diameter.
One circular embellishment, die-cut, star etc to layer over your doily.
One paper flower or other embellishment.
Pearls or gems.
Corner rounder.
Sandpaper.
Gel pens.
Scissors.
Pencil.
Hole piercer or mat pack.
Wet glue.
Techniques used:
Sanding, hand made embellishments, hand cut circles, use of everyday items, hand journaling, fake stitching.
Layout Two: "Painting"
This layout builds on a technique learned in our first class of the term. The multi-photo layout helps get those photos scrapped faster!
Supplies needed:Three photos 10cm high and any width to make up to 30cm wide in combination.
One piece of cardstock.
One strip of patterned paper.
One large alphabet for a title (I used one word only).
Scraps of patterned paper for circles.
Gel pen for fake stitching.
Gel pen to journal onto one of your photos.
Date stamp or sticker.
Rubons if desired.
Brads, buttons etc if desired (to alter the distressed circles).
Edge distresser.
Hole piercer and mat pack.
Sandpaper.
Techniques used:
Distress and roll, distressing, sanding, hand made embellishments, journaling onto photos.
Layout Three: "Blur"
This layout focuses on a great stamping technique to create an unusual and effective background.

Supplies needed:
One photo 6" x 4" (portrait orientation) - I trimmed mine down slightly.
One sheet of cardstock.
One notebook printed patterned paper or cardstock to mat your photo.
Scraps of patterned paper to make die-cut embellishments.
Favourite ink and glimmer mist (if you have it) to create your background.
Alphabet for a title.
Tiny alphabet stickers or a gel pen for journaling.
Gel pen for fake stitching.
Hole piercer and mat pack.
Date stamp and ink.
Techniques used:
Background stamping, die-cutting, hand made embellishments, fake stitching, journaling.
Layout Four: "Enough"
This layout focuses on telling a story with your photos (and a heap of journaling if you want to include it) and incorporates the great technique of adding a bit of pizazz to your page with foil.
Supplies needed:Two photos 15cm x 7.5cm (landscape orientation).
Two pieces of patterned paper (one with a low pattern to mat your photos), or two pieces of cardstock for the layout "Green" (I used two of the same colour - white).
"Fab foil", glue pad and a stamp if you have them (or a strip of patterned paper 4 cm wide).
Scrap of patterned paper or a die-cut embellishment or journaling card.
Pearls or gems (or buttons, brads etc).
Ink to coordinate with your layout.
Alphabet for a title.
Stapler.
Gel pen for journaling.
Techniques used:
Inking, hand journaling, foil application.
Layout Five: "Our Family"
This layout is made up of inchies framed with a chipboard frame that has been altered using colour sprays and then crackled.
Supplies needed:Five photos 1" square.
One piece of cardstock.
One chipboard frame that is 4 squares across and 4 squares high (or strips of chipboard, ribbon, patterned paper, embroidery thread and needle, etc, to make a frame).
Rubons (I used a combination of words, birds and branches).
One die-cut flower, star, circle (plus an eyelet for its centre), brad, button etc for an embellishment.
One string button (as per button class) with a pre-made button stitched in the centre.
One ticket stub or a scrap of patterned paper.
One patterned paper strip 17cm long.
One small rubon title or gel pens to hand write a title.
Gel pen for journaling.
One button or pre-made embellishment.
Embroidery thread.
Ink pad to coordinate (I used white for a soft look).
Techniques used:
Inchies, hand made embellishments, altering chipboard, hand journaling, inking, paper tearing.
Layout Six: "Dreams"
This layout focuses on hand made embellishments and hand journaling to tell the story of your photo.
Supplies needed:One photo 7" x 5" (landscape).
One piece of cardstock.
One strip of patterned paper 19cm long to scallop.
Tissue paper if you have it (I have a range of colours available on the night).
Flower/star/circle embellishment (I layered two flowers and a brad).
Two gem or other fancy brads.
One embellishment to layer over the patterned paper strip.
Small title to layer over your photo.
Sandpaper.
Corner rounder.
Gel pen.
Pencil.
Scissors.
Techniques used:
Hand made embellishments, hand journaling, sanding.
To view all layouts for this class, please see the album in store once you have paid for your class. Viewing the layouts may help you make some colour/embellishment choices if you are in doubt.
And please, never hesitate to contact me if you need any help or need to discuss any issues regarding classes!
Christine
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Weekend Inspiration
6.30pm - midnight @Keepsake Krafts
5th June 2009
Entry $10
Bring a small plate of food to share.
The weekend is near again! How about coming along for some fun and relaxing scrapping with buddies at Keepsake Krafts?
This friday evening we have a kit class on again - with a twist of course! We have FOUR kits on offer. Three layout kits, one feminine and one masculine and one about you or another woman in your life, will be available. We are also offering a canvas kit, with a feminine twist which has a family oriented layout included from items left over.
All kits will be discounted if you buy them on the night.
You can't ask for better value!
Suppiles needed:
Layout one (masculine):
One photo 10cm square.
Alphabet for a title if you desire (we will be using the cuttlebug and cricut on the night to cut titles).
Basic tool kit.
Layout two (feminine):
One photo 10cm square.
Alphabet for a title if you desire (we will be using the cuttlebug and cricut on the night to cut titles).
Basic tool kit.
Layout three (about you or another woman in your life):
One photo 6"x4" portrait orientation.
Basic tool kit.
Canvas (with a feminine twist but can be altered to be masculine) and layout (based on family) kit:
Apron and/or old clothes.
Four photos of family or your children, upto 10cm square but can be smaller.
There will only be approximately 6 of each kit available, so get there early to have your pick of kits! All kits will be discounted so are super value. Prices will be available on the night.
Weekend Inspiration Challenges:
Challenge one: sketch
Use the sketch below from Stickers 'n' fun to create a single page layout.

Challenge two: whispers
Make a layout using the following ideas as a guide:
Use a blog that you frequent to give you inspiration for a layout or card. You may take inspiration from the blog colours, the style of writing, or you may scrap lift a layout from the blog if it is a scrapping one. You may also choose to make a layout about why you love the blog itself and what draws you back there.
Challenge four: Sketch
Use the sketch below from Stickers 'n' fun to create a layout.

Challenge five: layout inspiration
Use the layout below (artist unknown) as inspiration for a layout of your own.

Challenge six: colour inspiration
Use a neutral colour pallete which includes "chocolate" (white, milk or dark, whichever your weakness) and add one bright colour to accent this. Some examples are red, electric blue, grass green or hot pink.
As always, I love to see layouts created using these challenges, so please feel free to email me what you have been inspired to create and you never know - I might just pop it up on the blog for show and tell! (with permission of course).
Happy scrapping! and hope to see you at the crop night.
5th June 2009
Entry $10
Bring a small plate of food to share.
The weekend is near again! How about coming along for some fun and relaxing scrapping with buddies at Keepsake Krafts?
This friday evening we have a kit class on again - with a twist of course! We have FOUR kits on offer. Three layout kits, one feminine and one masculine and one about you or another woman in your life, will be available. We are also offering a canvas kit, with a feminine twist which has a family oriented layout included from items left over.
All kits will be discounted if you buy them on the night.
You can't ask for better value!
Suppiles needed:
Layout one (masculine):
One photo 10cm square.
Alphabet for a title if you desire (we will be using the cuttlebug and cricut on the night to cut titles).
Basic tool kit.
Layout two (feminine):
One photo 10cm square.
Alphabet for a title if you desire (we will be using the cuttlebug and cricut on the night to cut titles).
Basic tool kit.
Layout three (about you or another woman in your life):
One photo 6"x4" portrait orientation.
Basic tool kit.
Canvas (with a feminine twist but can be altered to be masculine) and layout (based on family) kit:
Apron and/or old clothes.
Four photos of family or your children, upto 10cm square but can be smaller.
There will only be approximately 6 of each kit available, so get there early to have your pick of kits! All kits will be discounted so are super value. Prices will be available on the night.
Weekend Inspiration Challenges:
Challenge one: sketch
Use the sketch below from Stickers 'n' fun to create a single page layout.

Challenge two: whispers
Make a layout using the following ideas as a guide:
- use a patterned paper background
- use one photo in 6"x4" and two photos that are smaller than this
- use two strips of patterned paper or ribbon
- journal on and embellish your layout on the right hand side
Use a blog that you frequent to give you inspiration for a layout or card. You may take inspiration from the blog colours, the style of writing, or you may scrap lift a layout from the blog if it is a scrapping one. You may also choose to make a layout about why you love the blog itself and what draws you back there.
Challenge four: Sketch
Use the sketch below from Stickers 'n' fun to create a layout.

Challenge five: layout inspiration
Use the layout below (artist unknown) as inspiration for a layout of your own.

Challenge six: colour inspiration
Use a neutral colour pallete which includes "chocolate" (white, milk or dark, whichever your weakness) and add one bright colour to accent this. Some examples are red, electric blue, grass green or hot pink.
As always, I love to see layouts created using these challenges, so please feel free to email me what you have been inspired to create and you never know - I might just pop it up on the blog for show and tell! (with permission of course).
Happy scrapping! and hope to see you at the crop night.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Inking It!
Tuesday 9th June 2009
7.30pm @ Keepsake Krafts
This class will focus on creating a background for your layout using inks and jazzing up transparent alphas and embellishments with a splash of inked colour.Supplies needed:
** Apron and/or old clothes because inks stain**
One photo 19cm x 14cm (7"x5") portrait orientation.
One piece of coated cardstock, eg gloss cardstock or pearlescent cardstock (Renaye has some put aside if you would like some - colours include mid-blue, dark brown and off white).
Transparent OR shiny alphabet for a title.
Transparent embellishments (small selection).
Two strips of patterned paper.
One boarder strip, eg from Sasafrass Lass papers with the decorative edge, or patterned paper to scallop.
Two "tickets" or patterned paper or embellishment.
One circular embellishment (I used a Heidi Swapp clock face).
One jumbo eyelet, brad or button.
One decorative/shaped brad or eyelet (I used a dragonfly).
Gel pen for journaling.
Stapler.
Xyron sticker maker if you have one.
Ink pad to coordinate with patterned paper.
Sandpaper.
Supplied in class:
Inks and inking tools will be supplied in class.
Techniques used:
Inked backgrounds, sanding, distressing, inking, colourising elements, paper layering, hand journaling.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Challenging!
I have had a great email from Kristy to let me know that she is thoroughly enjoying the weekend creative challenges. She has kindly allowed me to post two of her fantastic pages from the last challenges. Thanks Kristy!
What she loves about winter:

Kristy's take on the layout inspiration:
Love them mate!
What she loves about winter:

Kristy's take on the layout inspiration:
Love them mate!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Ammendment
The order of classes has been altered slightly because I am unable to be here for class on the 16th of June.
Classes will now be:
2nd June: Using Fabric
9th June: Alcohol Inks (only one week after the fabrics class).
30th June: three hours of power (three weeks after the Inks class).
To satisfy your need for a scrap get-together, we will be having another product night and a crop night thrown in (dates to be advised).
I hope this has not inconvenienced anyone.
Classes will now be:
2nd June: Using Fabric
9th June: Alcohol Inks (only one week after the fabrics class).
30th June: three hours of power (three weeks after the Inks class).
To satisfy your need for a scrap get-together, we will be having another product night and a crop night thrown in (dates to be advised).
I hope this has not inconvenienced anyone.
Using Fabric
Tuesday the 2nd of June 2009
7.30pm @ Keepsake Krafts

This class will focus on using fabric on your layouts. The fabric is used in a naive, unfinished way to create a distressed and rustic look to your page.
For the sewers and patchworkers out there, the fabric strips can be neatened and our embelishment made into a little aplique if desired!
Supplies needed:
One photo, 9cm square, or 4".
One sheet of patterned paper for an outer mat.
One piece of cardstock or low patterned paper for an inner mat.
One piece of grid patterned paper, low patterned paper or cardstock for a background.
Alphabet for a title.
Four large photo corners (chipboard, paper etc - I have altered some chipboard ones).
One long strip of paper lace or patterned paper to scallop.
One strip of fabric approximately 4 - 5cm wide and 60cm long.
Scraps of fabric for a handmade embelishment.
Fast drying wet glue.
Tracing paper, greaseproof paper or baking paper to make a pattern.
Sandpaper.
Foam tape or dimensionals/dots.
Gel pen for journaling.
Date sticker or stamp and ink.
Embroidery thread for stitching.
Small assortment of brads/buttons.
35cm length of ribbon if you do not want to stitch on your fabric strip.
Supplied in class:
Glimmer mist.
Crackle paint.
Patterns for an embelishment.
Sewing machine and thread.
7.30pm @ Keepsake Krafts

This class will focus on using fabric on your layouts. The fabric is used in a naive, unfinished way to create a distressed and rustic look to your page.
For the sewers and patchworkers out there, the fabric strips can be neatened and our embelishment made into a little aplique if desired!
Supplies needed:
One photo, 9cm square, or 4".
One sheet of patterned paper for an outer mat.
One piece of cardstock or low patterned paper for an inner mat.
One piece of grid patterned paper, low patterned paper or cardstock for a background.
Alphabet for a title.
Four large photo corners (chipboard, paper etc - I have altered some chipboard ones).
One long strip of paper lace or patterned paper to scallop.
One strip of fabric approximately 4 - 5cm wide and 60cm long.
Scraps of fabric for a handmade embelishment.
Fast drying wet glue.
Tracing paper, greaseproof paper or baking paper to make a pattern.
Sandpaper.
Foam tape or dimensionals/dots.
Gel pen for journaling.
Date sticker or stamp and ink.
Embroidery thread for stitching.
Small assortment of brads/buttons.
35cm length of ribbon if you do not want to stitch on your fabric strip.
Supplied in class:
Glimmer mist.
Crackle paint.
Patterns for an embelishment.
Sewing machine and thread.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Weekend Inspiration Challenges
Come along to the crop night this Friday night for some fun and inspiration to get you scrapping up a storm!
Friday the 22nd of May 2009
6.30pm (shadow box tutorial is at 7.30pm) till midnight.
Complete the most challenges during the crop to be in the running for a small prize.
Challenge One:
Use the sketch below by Becky Fleck to create a double page or two single page layouts (the photo sizes stated are incorrect for a double page 12" x 12" layout) about any topic. You could also use this sketch to make two 12" x 6" layouts (this challenge is counted as two layouts to be in the running for a little prize).

Challenge Two:
Use the layout below (source unknown) as inspiration for a layout. You may take the colour scheme, the composition or a single element from the layout as inspiration to create a layout that is uniquely yours.

Challenge Three:
Use strips of patterned paper on a cardstock background to make a layout. Here's the challenge: none of the pieces of patterned paper or cardstock can be full sheets - all must be scraps (even the background, but it can be one single colour)!
Challenge Four: everyday inspiration
Winter is looming and many of us are dreading its onset. Make a layout that showcases EITHER what you LOVE or what you HATE about winter.
Challenge Five:
Create a layout and use stamps to create its title. You can use rubber, acrylic, foam or stamps you have made yourself from bubble wrap or some other household item. Think outside the square (ie, the stamps don't have to be letter stamps)!
If you are playing along at home, I would love to see some of the layouts that you create using the challenges. Just bring them into the shop or email me a pic.
Thanks K for emailing a great pic of your double page that you created last time - it looked fantastic! Thanks for joining in!
Hope to see you at the crop!
Friday the 22nd of May 2009
6.30pm (shadow box tutorial is at 7.30pm) till midnight.
Complete the most challenges during the crop to be in the running for a small prize.
Challenge One:
Use the sketch below by Becky Fleck to create a double page or two single page layouts (the photo sizes stated are incorrect for a double page 12" x 12" layout) about any topic. You could also use this sketch to make two 12" x 6" layouts (this challenge is counted as two layouts to be in the running for a little prize).

Challenge Two:
Use the layout below (source unknown) as inspiration for a layout. You may take the colour scheme, the composition or a single element from the layout as inspiration to create a layout that is uniquely yours.

Challenge Three:
Use strips of patterned paper on a cardstock background to make a layout. Here's the challenge: none of the pieces of patterned paper or cardstock can be full sheets - all must be scraps (even the background, but it can be one single colour)!
Challenge Four: everyday inspiration
Winter is looming and many of us are dreading its onset. Make a layout that showcases EITHER what you LOVE or what you HATE about winter.
Challenge Five:
Create a layout and use stamps to create its title. You can use rubber, acrylic, foam or stamps you have made yourself from bubble wrap or some other household item. Think outside the square (ie, the stamps don't have to be letter stamps)!
If you are playing along at home, I would love to see some of the layouts that you create using the challenges. Just bring them into the shop or email me a pic.
Thanks K for emailing a great pic of your double page that you created last time - it looked fantastic! Thanks for joining in!
Hope to see you at the crop!
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