Retreat #17 the Big Girl Slumber Party Retreat

What a great weekend, spent teaching, laughing and sharing with Friends.

The girls, all had a great time, here is a run-down on the Classes and projects completed.

We started the day with the Chevron Runner - Pattern is available to purchase here

With Kits at the ready, it didn't take long for Tanya to decide on her Kits, one to work on now and one to take home.

 After 12 hours at the Machine, here is Tanya with her completed Runner

While Tanya was working away, we began the Chevron Layout Class 

The girls had fun, and here are there versions, 

Wendy's Layout

Janet's Layout

Tia even branched out and did mini Chevrons on Cards

Lots of fun was had by all, and I have been requested to run these slumber party crops every 2nd month, so plans are in the pipeline for September and November.

Big Girl Slumber Party Retreat

It's starting to look good - 

Place settings done,

Fabric Kits Packed

Layout, class notes and kits packed

Bed's are made

Popcorn's Ready

Soup's on, Curry's prepped, Rocky Road and  Brownie's about to be started

Almost back to business.....an appeal, studio openings & 12 hour diary dates

Big Happy New year to you all.....I know it's been along time between drinks...LOL well has it....

I have certainly enjoyed the beginning of the year, with lots of relaxing well Reno work

is relaxing at times...the bedroom is finally all painted and we are moving back in as I type this ( well the boys are moving the bed) I will get to the unpacking of the suitcases and boxes shortly before i begin packing the suitcases for a week away...yep you read right we are heading down to Melbourne for a family getaway and a catch up with my soul sistas family.

So let's get planning for a fantastic 2011 -

With lots of devastation hitting our shores with floods in lots of parts of our wonderful country, I have taken time to think upon things and I have been inundated with emails of how can we help.

So....our version of help in supporting Sharryn's Appeal for the Rising Waters Flood Appeal blog

I will be doing a big sort and clean once I am back from my trip and putting together some scrap stash packs...anyone who would like to do the same and can get there assisted stash to me so we can post our parcels together to the collection point.

Also like we did for the Fire Victims of Victoria - I thought any of you who can manage to complete a scrap page ready for photos I will compile the mini albums and post them onto the flood appeal

working on pages that are 8 x 10 please keep all bulky embellishments at least 2 inches from the 8 inch end ...

here are some samples of what we did for the fire appeal back in 2009

I hope with your support we can help achieve a couple of these again.

As I mentioned above we are heading off for a family break tomorrow, but will be back on Australia Day so business will be back to operating as normal with a twists and changes from then on.

So start saving the dates in your diary now for some social scrapping.

We will kick of the year with our Studio Time on Wednesday or Thursday yes I have had requests of Thursday not suiting so the Studio will be open for bookings on either Wednesdays or Thursdays - or both if the fancy takes you.

I do hope to be encouraging and teaching a few classes this year as well as I have had requests for this also, more to come of this.

Wednesday 2nd February & Thursday 3rd February will be our first of these Studio Sessions bookings are available now...Due to space limitations, only 6 places per day, these days are free and you can call to pick up orders or drop in to shop, but please call first to avoid disappointment. Remember to bring your lunch, tea and coffee will be supplied.

First 12 hour Crop

Will be held on the 5th February, and we are making this the first Saturday of all months this year so book ahead. As per our previous years crops we start at 12 noon and scrap till 12 midnight or there abouts - Bookings are essential due to limited space and as I do all the cooking as well I like to be prepared. Cost is $40 which includes your space, some inspirational ideas and your meals (afternoon tea, dinner and supper)

5th February

5th March

2nd April

7th May

4th June

2nd July

6th August

3rd September

1st October

5th November

3rd December Christmas Crop $50 includes Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings, and a gift - we also do a Kris Kringle at this crop.

So I hope this finds you well into the new year and feeling mighty good about it all.

Here is our February Sketch Challenge to kick start the year we are giving you some bonus time to complete it....LOL hope you enjoy - look forward to catching up with you all soon.

For a PDF printable file see the sidebar.

The new Gallery is functioning, there are still some files that I am slowly moving, but hey Rome wasn't built in a day....and me and website building is a learn + learn programme so it's slow!!!

Teaching for NOTEBOOK MAGAZINE

I'm Teaching again, so do you fancy coming to create and learning something about Scrapbooking that maybe you didn't already know.....Colour is the key for me, so I will share with you my secrets and tips on making those colours pop.

Come along and join me in a perfect  Saturday of Crafting on the 18th September at Charswood West Community Centre (Sydney) from 9am - 12. And you may even be able to whip up a card ot two with the very talented Angela Sargeant of Stamping Up. The Classes are being organised through NOTEBOOK MAGAZINES CRAFTROOM with little thankyou's from both Angela and I for all who attend.

Why not make it a day of it with a few friends, and finish the afternoon with a BYO Craft Afternoon Tea on the same day form 12 till 4pm.

Please direct all enquiries about the Sydney or Melbourne Craft Room classes to feedback@notebookmagazine.com