Year in Review

Tuesday 24th and Thursday 26th of February

7.30pm

In this class we will create a layout to showcase the year just passed. Good things and bad may have happened, and remembering events that have touched our year is a special thing to do for future memories. The layout features pockets and multiple photos, with journaling and additional photos hidden away in special pockets. We will also showcase a great new product by Tim Holtz to create a textured page title.


Supplies needed:
Six - 12 photos 7cm square, that showcase the year just gone. You may like to adapt the page to feature a month in review, an event or a person in review.
One piece of neutral cardstock as a background.
One piece of patterned paper.
One piece of neutral cardstock as a foreground.
One piece of journaling notecard patterned paper, note paper patterned paper, or cardstock to make into journaling cards.
Scraps of coordinating patterned paper to make tabs.
Large chipboard brackets (or chipboard bookplate that can be cut in half to make brackets) - the colour of these is not important as we will re-colour them.
Large chipboard numbers (I used the numbers 0 and 8 as my layout is of '08 in review) - the colour is unimportant as we will re-colour these.
Small rub-on alpha to complete the title ("in review").
Tiny alpha for photo dates.
Needle and thread or gel pen for stitching.
Neutral coloured ink to coordinate with your layout.
Mat pack and hole piercer.
Fiskars circle template (the cutter is not needed).
Tab punch.
Gel pens for journaling.
Edge distresser.
Some specialty products will be supplied for student use whilst in class.

Techniques used:
Distressing. Inking. Stamping. Hidden journaling. Specialty paint finishes. Stitching. Pocket making. Multi-photo use.

Christmas Photos Galore

Tuesday 10th and Thursday 12th of February 2009

In this class, we will use papers and photos cut into circles to make a layout all about christmas day. It can also be adapted to suit any theme you choose.

Supplies needed:
Four photos in 4"x6" that can be cut into 3" circles.
One piece of neutral cardstock for a background.
Two 3" squares of patterned paper.
Two 3" squares of patterned paper or cardstock to journal on (I used note paper). You could use a journaling stamp or rubon in this space with good effect.
Two alphabets for a title (I used a tiny alpha for the word "Christmas" and a transparent alpha for the word "day").
Ink for inking around photos, papers and also any embelishments that may need colouring.
Assortment of stars of other embelishments to form a cluster above your title.
Assortment of words appropriate to yout day (I used words that I had created in a text box in Word, coloured the background and printed them out from the computer). Rubons or patterned paper with words on it would be appropriate.
Scraps of paper with a metalic shine (I used bronze cardstock). You could use yellow or gold toned cardstock, or ink some in your chosen metalic.
Rubon, stamp or sticker to add the date to your layout.
Two scraps of patterned paper to make a small feature.
Fiskars shape template or Creative memories circle cutters.
Mat pack.
White gel pen for stitching (or needle and thread if you prefer) and a gel pen for journaling.
Scissors.
Stapler, brads etc to attach any clear alphas or embelishments.

Techniques used:
Paper shaping.
Inking.
Hand cutting.
Fake stitching.
Embelishment clusters.

Valentines Day Mini

Sunday 8th February 2009
1.30pm



This class will focus on including heart felt journaling for your partner, or use the album to tell your children that you care.

After you book in and pay for your class, you will be e-mailed a doccument that has a journaling template already set out for you to use as the basis of the album.

Supplies needed:
2 pieces of felt (A4).
1 sheet of patterned paper.
Journaling template printed on neutral cardstock (it is set out in A4 for ease of printing).
4-5 hearts, 1.5" square photos (of you, and you with your partner), flowers or other embelishments for inside pages.
1 flower, heart or other embelishment to decorate the cover of your album.
1 medium sized button for the cover.
Embroidery thread to sew the button onto the cover.
Sewing machine or embroidery thread to compliment your felt colour, to sew the album cover together.
Wet glue.
Gel pen for journaling inside the album.

Techniques used:
Mini book construction.
Journaling.
Working with felt.

Not Long 'till Classes Start!

Classes start again in only a few short weeks, which also means that our holidays are also nearly over, so if you have been a little slack with the camera, it is time to get snap happy. Of course there is an alterior motive... if you are coming to classes this term, you will need new material to scrap!

Bookings for classes in term 1 2009 have opened and you can book in and pay at Keepsake Krafts in Boulder. This term, you will need to pay for all classes in advance to secure your place, so get in fast, because first in will be guaranteed a place.

I am looking forward to seeing you in class again this term, for those seasoned scrappers and looking forward to meeting and welcoming all new participants.

2009: a sneak peek

I have been planning for 2009 already!

Classes have been scheduled for term 1 of 2009, and I hope you are as excited about the coming year of classes as I am.

Classes will start in week 2 of first term, to give everyone time to get back into school and work routines, then into some summer scrapping! Classes will continue on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7.30pm.

Sunday 8th of February, 1.30pm
"I love you because..." felt mini album.
This felt covered album gives us a medium to tell our valentine why we love them. It is based on journaling, but can also incorporate some small photos if desired.

10th - 12th of February
Christmas layout.
This class will showcase those Christmas snaps and feature circular photos, circles of patterned paper and circular journaling spots... with a twist (of course).

24th - 26th of February
2008 in Review.
This class will make use of pockets to add a lot of journaling or extra photos without cluttering your page.

10th - 12th of March
Summer Fun layout.
This layout features hand cut waves and multiple photos to showcase the fun you have had in the sun over summer.

24th - 26th of March
Scrapping the boys.
In this class we will make two layouts about the boys in our lives. One will focus on photos and journaling and the other will be based on an interview style, to get to know our boys better.

7th - 9th of April
Inchies technique layout.
This layout will be based on the fun technique of using one inch squares of photos, embelishments and papers. You will be amazed at what you can fit in 1"!

Please register your interest as soon as possible to ensure classes continue! You can begin paying for classes in January, with the $72 course payment still available, or $18 per class, in advance (I will be requiring this to reserve a spot in the new year). Payment prior to the course starting will guarantee your spot on your desired night.

A class minimum of 4 will apply in the new year, with classes being cancelled in advance if numbers are insufficient.

This information is subject to change without notice.
Up-to-date course information will be confirmed prior to each class starting, via sneak peeks and class supply lists being posted on the blog.

See Through Albums

Sunday 14th of December, 1pm

In this class we will work through the technique of using transparent medium. We will create a transparent album using one I have made as a base to work from. There is a variety of album sizes and shapes to chose from in store.


I have used a fine spray of glimmer mist on each of my pages. If you would like to have this effect too, please purchase your album in advance and spray a fine mist onto yout album's transparent pages. Spray one side, leave it to dry for a number of hours and then turn over and spray the other side if you would like a heavier coverage. WARNING: the more you spray on, the more likely you are to get runs in the glimmer mist as it sits on the surface of the transparent pages rather than soaking in like on cardstock.

You will need:
Four photos of varying sizes (small, upto 6x4).
One photo as large as the pages of your album, to use as a back page to your album.
Two or three different double sided patterned papers.
Cardstock or low patterned paper for journaling.
Rubon accents, circles, phrases, etc.
Large chipboard accents to hang from your album.
Ribbon scraps to tie to the album binding.
Ribbon, metal rings, string etc. to bind your album.
Gel pens.
Wet glue, Xyron, photo tabs to attach all items to your album.

Recipe book

6th of December 1pm

In this class we will cover an album for use as a recipe book. It is in landscape orientation and is perfect for adding your own recipes printed or hand written on A4 cardstock, with some extra trims so it fits perfectly into the ring bound album. There are also plastic pockets so that you can securely add recipes saved from magazines.




You will need:
Two pieces of patterned paper for the covers.
One piece of velvet paper for the spine.
One piece of ribbon or twill tape.
Three large accents (I used houses, but you could use almost anything).
Alphabet for the title (My title is "recipes from our home").
Ink for your edges.
Xyron little X to attach your ribbon.
A4 cardstock for Index pages and recipe pages.
Assorted cardstock and patterned paper to suit your colour scheme, to use as strips on the recipe pages.
Any special recipes printed onto your A4 cardstock in landscape orientation.
Wet glue.
Craft knife.
Paint for your chipboard accents.
Dimensional Magic.

Techniques used:
Covering chipboard.
Inking.
Paper piecing.