Page Layouts

Good Evening!

How are you all coping with the cold? Its a bit chilly here...our house is fully tiled and has windows along 1 side which is great in the summer but pretty chilly in the winter. So I have been going to bed a lot earlier too.

Our Jack and Jill kits were very popular and sold out within 2 days, at the request of a couple of people I will be re-ordering the papers and embellishments. If you would like to order one as well please let me know asap so I order enough papers.

The kit includes everything for 2 pages (and I have been told by 2 ladies that they created a 3rd page with the left overs). If you have a look at the below post you will see a photo of the actual contents of the kit, it also includes detailed instructions and pictures.

We also have a new page kit available from Tuesday (just finishing off the instructions.) This kit features the new Velvet Ensemble released 2 weeks ago by Kaisercraft.
Included in the kit: 6 x double sided sheets of paper, 1 piece of cardstock, 1 speciality paper, 1 ink pad, 1 pack of 6m ribbon, 1 pack of pearl brads, mulberry flowers, cardstock flourishes, 1 pack of Alpha mini, 1 pack of alphabet stickers, 1 pack of clear rhinestones, templates and instructions. Cost of the kit $26.99.

Here are the images of 2 of the layouts, but kit includes 3.

Please let me know if you would like to order a kit.

Here is a sneak peak of a couple of our new card kits:

Will update you as soon as the kits are available - comments (positive and constructive :) ) are welcome. The Pink Gelato cards look much better in real life. Some of the colours do not show up well in the photos.

Hope you enjoy the rest of your week!
Marijke

A night in Paris....

Salut Everyone!

Would you like to join us on a journey around the world - learn techniques from different countries....First stop is Charles de Gaulle in Paris.

When you think of Paris what comes to mind? My first thoughts are the beautiful black and white building, the language and baguettes!

Join us for a night of French culture, create 6 French themed card, and enjoy some french food and drink.


Date: Thursday 9th June - 7pm
Cost: $25 (includes food + card kit)
Booking is essential.

Bonne Nuit !

My little girl near the Eiffel tower in Sept. 2010

New Layout kit available

Hello! What a busy couple of weeks and it doesn't look like it will be slowing down either. Bridal Expo is on this weekend, another scrap-a-thon booked for the wonderful ladies in Dongara, Chapman Valley show is coming up and even sooner is our trip to Melbourne! (9 1/2 weeks! Yikes!)

We will be teaching 3 different classes per day for 4 days plus have our wonderful selection of brads, card kits and page kits available for sale. I will be showing some here on the blog before we head over to Melbourne so you have first dibs on buying them.

But first let me show you our newest page kit.

The kit inlcudes 6 sheets of Prima Jack and Jill paper, brads, silk flowers, paper blooms, wood flourishes, pearl strips, journaling cards plus instructions for 2 single page layouts. $24,95 for the complete kit.

Limited amount available.

Introducing - Simple Pages...

Sometimes working in a Scrapbook shop is like working in a bar or being a hairdresser. People like to tell you their problems. I love hearing about them and trying to help get a solution....no its not about relationships etc....these problems are much more important! - where to start on a layout, where to get some inspiration, which papers suit which photos etc.

And I have listened and am working through all the problems and will eventually have an answer for everyone! lol.

Solution Number 1: Simple Kits (this is the most asked for!)

Every 2 weeks we will introduce a new simple layout pack. Each pack will include everything to make a single page layout. (instructions, colour image etc) and they will never cost above $10.

From here you can choose to include embellishments, titles, journaling etc. If you prefer to make a double page - you can always purchase 2 kits. The aim of this kit is to start you off, and if you prefer the simple look you can leave it as is. These are also great for kids.

Our first kit is created using the Basic Grey Marjolaine collection, and costs $6.00 per kit. There is no title on purpose as there is no lettering included in the kit.

The photo doesn't really do the colours of the layout any justice (maybe time for a new camera?)

If you would like to purchase a kit click here.

What do you think of this idea?

Easter Egg Hunt!

I'm all ready for the chocolate hunt in the morning! Powdered foot prints are covering the floors of my parents house....little piles of jelly beans in a couple of places too (if you have seen HOP, you will know EB (aka Easter Bunny) leaves them out instead of the traditional rabbit droppings.) Can't wait to see the excited little faces in the morning....

And then tomorrow night we will be hosting our very first Cyber Easter Egg hunt on our website. Visit our facebook page (no need to be a member of facebook - you can still see the comments) to see the clues from 8.30pm.

You will need to find this egg hidden in 10 different places on our website:

Will you join in for the hunt?

Wishing everyone a fantastic Easter Sunday!

Unsticking stuck photos....

Today I was asked if there was any solution to seperate photos that have become stuck together.

I had that problem myself a couple of years ago but I just threw the photos out ....wish I hadn't now - as I now have barely any photos to show for my 4 years of living and studying in Heerlen.

After searching the internet I came across a couple of solutions:

• Freeze the photos 
• use a hair dryer
• steam them apart over a boiling kettle
• Use Un-do (available in most Scrapbooking / craft stores)

and last and definitely the most popular and with the highest success rate

• soak them in luke warm water. After a while the will separate. After they have soaked for a little while (approx. 20 minutes) very gently pull them apart under the water. Place them on a dry surface to dry out (on top of a clean tea towel).  Once the photos are dry you will notice they have curled up. You can either gently iron them flat, or if you have more time place under a heavy object like a book. If you iron, I suggest a very low setting and place a clean tea towel over the photo so that the iron doesn't burn the photo.

I hope you can successfully separate your photos!

Punch Maintenance

Ever wondered how to keep your punches in perfect working order? I have punched through foil for a number of years, but the other day a friend over east told me there are actually 3 steps:

1. Punch through some waxed paper - this lubricates your punch.

2. Punch through some aluminum foil - this sharpens your punch

3 and if needed you can put  a few drops of lubricant to oil the punch mechanism for a smooth action.

What is your favourite punch brand?