Its all over....

Hello once again ladies,
Well our day has come and gone and although we were a little tired by the end of the day (OK, a lot tired!!) we had a fantastic day and hope you did the same.  Its so good to be together and be able to catch up, eat, make new friends all while particiapating in our favourite hobby.

Here are some photos of the day......

2 sleeps to go!!!

HI girls,
We are getting really close now...only 2 sleeps to go!!!  We are setting up at the bowling club tomorrow and adding the final touches.  Our fridges are full and our kits are ready to be unpacked....roll on Saturday!!! Yippee!!!

Four sleeps to go....

I am about to head to bed, but I just wanted to post on the blog that there is only four sleeps to go!!!  And I imagine by the time you read this it will be down to three sleeps to go!!!  HOW VERY EXCITING!!!

Classes....

Hi ladies,

We are really excited about the classes and hope that those of you who are doing them will also really enjoy them.  Our classes run for an hour but don't fret if you don't finish your layout....each kit comes with full instructions and a colour photo so you can finish your layout later in the day.  And of course you can always ask your tutor if you are unclear on anything as we will be floating around!

Maggies Collage of Memories class

·        Selection of photos to be cropped to size (1.5inch square and 3 inch square)
·        Double sided tape
·        Glue stick·   
         Pop dots (foam dots)·
         Glue dots·    
         Brown or black ink·       
         Sanding block and an awl or other piercing tool

Helens Once Upon a Time class

ruler, black/ brown ink, pop dots, double sided tape– very narrow and wider, glue dots, glue pen, cream cotton to sew with (don't worry about needles!!!)

2inch scallop circle punch if you have one,

water pen or spritzer (these will be for sale if you don't have one)

  and two 5x7 portrait photos

Hebies Remember class

Photos....two 6 x4 landsape
              two 6x4 portrait
              ruler (with inches on it)
              black ink pad
              pop dots
              adhesive


Tinas celebrate yourself class

Photo: 6x4 landscape.  Colours: muted, black/white, or pink/blue. Not suitable for bright colours, orange, red, green.

 

A small round tool for the paper rounding such as a small file, toothpick etc

Brown/coffee bean/pine cone ink'

Scissors

Glue

Skinny double sided tape

Glue dots

Paper Piercer

Please email me at paperproductionsnz@gmail.com if you need to ask or clarify anything.

One week to go!!

Behind the scenes....

Hi ladies,
Just thought we would share some sneak peaks of some of the preparations that have been going on behind the scenes.  Only 12 sleeps to go !!!
In a couple of days we will be posting details about the classes and what you need to bring along - remember they are all only an hour long and fast paced so we do need to be prepared.  So check back again in a couple of days.  In the meantime check out these pics.......

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Some info for the day....

                                               

We have only got just  over two and a half weeks to go and we are busy planning and making the final touches for our Cupcake and a Blank Canvas  day on October 29th.  We are getting very excited and we are sure that you will have a great day out. 

Information....

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The event is being held at the Howick Bowling club and the entrance is off Selwyn Road.  There is plenty of parking.

We have secured some amazing prize thanks to an incredibly generous Jodi of Scrapaholics, but we are keeping this as a surprise until the actual day!!  And the great news is that you will all be entered for the draw just for attending our Cupcake and a Blank Canvas  day! 

We will also have other competitions running throughout the day! 

Scrapaholics

If you need to get a few supplies before the event, pop along to Scrapaholics at 219 Moore Street, Howick (Right up the end).  We will also have some consumables and goodies for sale on the day.

Balance of registration and class fees.....

Just a reminder that the balance of your registration and class fees need to be paid by 16 October 2011. 

You can send a cheque to H Capill, 1/45 Millhouse Drive, Howick or direct deposit to the following account.....ASB 12-3089-0305743-50 (use your surname as a reference)

Classes....

There are a few spaces left in Tinas class and one spot left in Helens class, so if you would like to attend any of these, please email Hebie at paperproductionsnz@gmail.com ASAP! We will be sending out another email for those of you who are attending classes with the requirements you will need for each class.

Fab Feet.....

We may have our Yr 12 student back and available throughout some of the day who will give you a foot bath and foot massage for only $10.  More information will be coming soon.

Kits for sale.....

There will be lots of kits available to purchase on the day...they represent great value and come with full instructions.  And they start at only $12.00 each!.  

Seating buddies....

Please email me at paperproductionsnz@gmail.com  if there is someone that you would particularly like to be seated with.

Thats about it for now ladies.  We will post again soon and there may be some more sneak peeks available soon.....

Who is this?

So, here's a wee teaser for you all! Who is this cute, cute little gal in the picture?  You've all met her, so she's no stranger!

Leave a comment with your guess, and we'll pick a random winner from the correct answers.  The winner will receive a little something extra in their goodie bags!

Have a great day!

Maggie, Hebie, Ting and Helen

Classes, classes, classes....

Well the classes have only been out for a day and a half and they are already half full!
We are only able to take 20 participants in each  class, so if you are thinking about doing a class, email us at paperproductionsnz@gmail.com  to book in ASAP to secure your place! .

Classes and Sneak Peeks!

Remember – by Hebie Capill $27.00

In this double layout class you will be using the wonderfully graphic Teresa Collins papers in shades of white, blue and grey.   We will be using a whole sheet of Teresa Collins die-cuts, some chipboard, bakers twine and we’ll even be making paper rolls and a pocket for journaling.  Although my layout is geared towards boys, it would work just as well for your travel photos.

You will need to bring:

·        your basic toolbox to complete this double layout

·        one 6x8 portrait (or two 6x4 landscape) on the first page and two 6x4 landscape on the second page of the layout.

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Once Upon a Time – by Helen de-Leeuw $27.00

Join me in this class where we'll make a double layout in classic black and cream.  I have used heritage photos on mine but if you put your own title on, it would easily suit travel or any other type of photo.  We'll be using handmade vintage fabric, buttons, lace, a touch of bling and stunning papers from the 'Notations' range from Teresa Collins.  There's room for some journaling or names that can be added and you will get a whole die cut sheet to keep and use on other layouts.  You will learn a cool technique to make your own flower which you will love and use again for sure!

You will need to bring

·        two 5x7 portrait photos - can be added later but please bring a 5x7 template 

·        dark brown ink pad

·        very narrow double sided tape

·        needle and some light cream coloured thread

·        pop dots and glue dots

·        water spritzer bottle  - these will be available for sale on the day if you don't have one ($4.20)

·        2 inch scallop circle punch if you have one!

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Celebrate Yourself – by Ting Wijnhoud $22.00

I’m sure many of you are organising your holiday, birthday, Christmas, family etc. etc. photos, to scrap on 29^th October.  But how about creating a special page about yourself?  It is well known that we put ourselves at the bottom of the list, including when it comes to scrapbooking about ourselves. Well, how about you take the plunge, find a nice photo of yourself, or even better get a family member to take one now, and scrap that. This is a lovely girly layout, with flowers you will learn to make, paper rolling, a mannequin you can dress, using Tim Holtz dies, Martha Stewart punches and more. And if you are struggling to include yourself, you can use a photo of your mum, daughter, sister, grandmother etc.

You will need to bring: 

·        one 4x6 or 5x7 photo (portrait or landscape)

·        glue dots

·        brown ink & dauber

·        paper piercer

·        skinny double sided tape

·        small round tool for paper rolling e.g. paper piercer, skinny crochet needle, satay stick etc

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Collage of Memories – by Maggie Armstrong $25.00

A layout with a difference, using a technique I learned earlier this year at the Brisbane Scrapbook Expo from the wonderfully talented Jane Tregenza.  Essentially, the layout is made from mini chipboard squares, some covered with photos and some are decorated. Using lots of little trinkets, ribbons, papers, lace, buttons, pearls and flowers, the result is a wonderfully detailed layout, perfect for using up some of those smaller heritage photos you might have tucked away waiting to be scrapped.  Be warned, this is a very addictive style of scrapbooking!

You will need to bring:

 

·        4 photos cropped to 4cm x 4cm – sepia or black and white will work best

·        1 photo cropped to 8cm x 8cm – sepia or black and white will work best

·        glue dots

·        pop dots

·        brown ink & dauber

·        sanding block or emery board

·        paper piercer

·        double sided tape

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We are excited!!!

Well ladies, it's been a long time coming but now we have our very own blog!  We will now be able to post our upcoming classes for the cupcake day, more information  and maybe even some inspiration......
 More details are coming ......