NEW THIS WEEK

We have had loads of stock arrive this week with more to come

here is just some of what has arrived so far

Bazzill - Bling Restock  35 colours

Bazzill - Dotted Swiss Restock 23 colours

NEW Green Tara  - Die Cuts, Butterflies, Christmas Trees, Soccer and more

NEW Green Tara - Mesh  now stocking all colours still just $1 pm

NEW Making Memories - Mistletoe Collection

NEW K&CO

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WCMD Thank you

I just wanted to thank all of the lovely ladies who came along yesterday to our WCMD Marathon - i had a great day  and enjoyed meeting you all and of course spending the day with you all. I have to say by the time i got home i was all tuckered out.

Remember ladies you are most welcome to email me if you have any questions at all about any of the cards we made yesterday.

Thanks again - see you all at my next crop :)

For those who couldn't make it to our marathon i do hope you had a day filled with creativity.

Enjoy the rest of your w/end

Kerrie

HAPPY WORLD CARD MAKING DAY

we hope you have a day filled with creativity... for those of you who couldn't make it to our WCMD Marathon here are some sketches from Page Maps to inspire you.

if you would like some more sketches click here

happy creating

NEW KAISERCRAFT

All six new Kaisercraft collections are now available in store.

All embellishments come in clear resealable packaging.

Designer - Clare Miller
If you like Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain... you will love escaping on a tropical getaway - just pack your bags, mix up a cocktail and you’re set - Pina Colada is a bright range full vibrant tropical colors and patterns. Amongst the banana leaves hide lanky flamingos and curious macaws; their pink and orange shades will take you on a sunset cruise, while you relax and enjoy Pina Colada!

Designer - Mikala Robinson Koss
Delicate flourishes, intricate flowers and rich warm colors, Pennyroyale was inspired by prints and wallpaper of the 60’s. The wide range of plain and patterned papers in romantic pinks, warm oranges, rich browns and subtle creams combine to create the perfect expression of your carefree days. Pennyroyale will have you flaunting your floral scarf and becoming a free spirit.

Designer - Clare Miller
With a salty sea breeze, the sand in your toes and the ocean lapping at your feet, Offshore will sweep you away. With the beach in mind Offshore offers bright blues of the sea, along with splashes and whitecaps, and hints of orange from the brilliant setting sun. Lay back and let Offshore take you where you want to go!

Designer - Laine Fraser
Soyez bienvenus à la vallée - Welcome to the valley. Gorgeous birds, flowers and extravagant patterns flourish, promising your trip to Loire Valley to be one of pure indulgence. Great beauty abounds with the use of rich, sumptuous colours of cream, teal, charcoal and maroon to create a perfect combination of plain and patterned papers. Intricate floral patterns are accentuated by simple grid lined backgrounds and subtle polka dots combine to create Loire Valley; a unique, stylish paper range that demonstrates the splendour and pristine beauty of nature. Thank you pour visiter, viennent vraiment de nouveau. - Thank you for visiting, do come again

Designer - Mikala Robinson Koss
Boxes of treasures, dusty antiques and tattered photos will make their way onto this elegant paper range. Inspired by ornate frames, delicate lace and decorative writing paper; each design in the Duchess collection features dusty creams, muted blues, browns and soft hues of green - making it an ideal collection for your heritage photos and memorabilia. Duchess will have you rekindling memories and treasuring those days gone by.

Designer - Laine Fraser
Immerse yourself in a game of Chinese Whispers, Find A Word amidst the checkerboard patterns, play Hide and Seek with the love birds, or bound along the Hopscotch path before diving into a game of Jump Rope! Soft, subtle greens, pastel pink patterns and textures combine to create this very versatile range. Get the kids started on a game of Simon Says and you’ll have some time on your own for a little Child’s Play!

PRODUCTS STOLEN FROM PROVOCRAFT

The President of Provo Craft is trying desperately to help recover stolen prototypes of the new "Gypsy", an accessory for use with the Cricut.

Won't you help Provo Craft keep a lookout of the rogue crafters who have thoughtlessly swiped these products, intended only for legal use after their official release in the fall?

Provo Craft has not only released the statement below, they have hired a vicious looking bounty hunter to help track down the missing Gypsy's.

Friends of Provo Craft,

This is an exciting and troubling time for us here at Provo Craft. Exciting because we're on the verge of releasing a new revolutionary product named Gypsy. Troubling because all of our prototypes have fallen into the hands of rogue crafters who refuse to give them back. That's why we've hired Donnie K. the bounty hunter to get them back. We've set up a website so you can help. If you know of anyone with a mysterious new handheld crafting device that plugs into their Cricut, or if you just want to join in on the chase, go to roguegypsies.com. Thanks in advance for your help. ~Jim Thorton President/CEO Provo Craft

For more info on the Gypsy's and this story check out Craft Critique

Compatability Guide for Nesabilities & Impressabilities

Cuttlebug
- layering from bottom up

Cutting Sandwich
Plate A
Plate C
Spellbinders Die - cutting side up
Paper or Cardstock
Plate B
Run through cuttlebug machine

Embossing Sandwich using Die Cut Shape
Plate A
Spellbinders Die with cut out shape still inside
Tan Embossing mat
2 Plate B's
2-3 pieces of cardstock shim

For Impressabilities
Plate A
Impressabilities plate
paper, cardstock or spellbinders die with cut out shape still inside
tan embossing mat
2 Plate B's
2-3 pieces of cardstock Shim.

Big Shot

Cutting Sandwich
Large Platform, with all tabs closed
Spellbinders Die - cutting side up
Paper or cardstock
2 Acrylic Plates

Embossing Sandwich
Large Platform
Spellbinders Die with die cut shape still inside
2 Tan embossing mats
1 piece 12x6 cardstock, tri-folded for a shim.
1 Acrylic Plate

For Impressabilities
Large Platform
Impressabilities plate
Paper, cardstock, or spellbinders die with diecut shape
2 tan mats
Acrylic Plate
Cardstock Shim

Chipboard Inspiration by Gayle Bowden

Gayle has used the new 'a2z' Scraplets chipboard for her layouts. (the large frame is from the Fancy Pants chipboard range) The chipboard has either been left in its raw state, inked as in the flower and butterfly one, or painted as in the 'frame' or 'what a hoot' pages.

Embossing with your Nestabilities

Here is a link to a You Tube Video showing you how to emboss using your Nestabilities & Cuttlebug and your cuttlebug.


With the Cuttlebug, you can both cut and emboss using Nestabilities.
Cutting with Nestabilities (Stack from bottom up)
1. A plate
2. C plate
3. Nestabilites die face up (flat side down)
4. Paper or cardstock
5. B plate
Run through Cuttlebug machine.

Embossing with Nestabilities in the Cuttlebug (Stack from bottom up)
1. A plate
2. B plate
3. Die face up (flat side down)
4. Card front taped to die
5. 3 pieces of cardstock
6. 1 Spellbinders tan polymer mat
7. 2nd B plate
Run through Cuttlebug machine

Gift Box Tutorial by Kerrie Gurney

This is a quick and easy project for you to make - boxes filled with Easter eggs make a great teacher gift for this Easter or just fill with something special for that special person in your life.

Products Needed

1 pc Cardstock - 8.5 "x 11"

Trimmer with or without bone scorer blade

Bone Scorer (if you have a trimmer with a scoring blade you don;t need this)

Scissors

Crop-a-dile

Cuttlebug

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Nestabilities Dies - Oval Scallop and Rectangle Scallop

Super Tape

Ink Pad

Stamp

2" Scallop Punch

Ribbon

Acetate

Step 1 - Place your cardstock horizontally on your trimmer and score at 2", 5", 7" & 10"

Step 2 - Turn cardstock vertically and score at 2" & 7"

Step 3 - Holding cardstock horizontally with the small section at bottom, cut all but one section off. Next on 2" section cut off small piece and then cut all fold lines up to horizontal fold line making flaps.

Step 4 - Place oval nestability onto front section and run through cuttlebug (tape into place so it doesn't move)

Step 5 - place rectangle nestability with only one edge under cardstock so only the one edge cuts.

Step 6 - fold the box in half and run through cuttlebug using embossing folder

Step 7 - place super tape on side flap and bottom flap

Step 8 - Stick a piece of acetate over oval and then fold box up.

Step 9 - Punch Holes for ribbon

Step 10 - stamp image and punch out with scallop punch (or nestability) attach to box with ribbon.

Thank you to all who attended my demo on Saturday you were all so lovely i had a great time

Kerrie

CHA Sneak Peeks #1

It is that time of the year again for all of you scrapbookers, stampers and card makers hanging out to see what new products we will be getting this year - CHA Winter 2009 has officially started and if you would like to see more of the fantastic new products being released click on the manufacturers links

Basic Grey

Making Memories

Fancy Pants Designs

Rusty Pickle

Bo Bunny

*remember these products won't hit our shores until late feb through to mid year, so please do not go into the store tomorrow and expect to purchase these :).

Merry Christmas Banner

One of our lovely customers Jenni Davies created this gorgeous Christmas banner to decorate her home this Christmas.

Jenni has used the Sandylion Kelly Panacci Christmas Range and her Cricut for cutting out the letters.

Weekend Inspiration - Hanging Canvas Album by Kerrie Gurney

This canvas wall hanging is something that you can create in under 60 mins
A great gift for or just something to brighten your wall

Materials Used
Making Memories - 5th Avenue Sophia Collection
Making Memories - Sweets
Making Memories - Pebble Brads
Making Memories - Cheeky Clip board Clips
Paper Flowers
ACP Ribbon
5"x7" Canvases
Black Cardstock
Tools
Xyron Cheetah Adhesive Runner
Crop-a-Dile
Graphite Black Brilliance Ink Pad

Instructions
For all canvases - cover front with pp, added embellishments & ribbon, inked around the edges with black ink pad, then i covered the back with black cardstock just to finish off. then you need to punch holes in top and bottom using your crop-a-dile. (except the last canvas you only need to punch holes in the top of the canvas) tie canvases together using your ribbon and one at the top to hang your hanging album with

the thing i like most about using a collection with matching embellishments it take the time out of finding the matching papers and embellishments, giving you more time to create!

I have just placed these photos on the canvases using the clips for the purpose of taking the photos, you can either stick your photos down or use the clips to hold them in place, this way you can change your photos when you have new ones to show off.