Saturday, June 28, 2008

July Newsletter and Timetable

Hello there everyone hope that you have had a great month, we are trying a few different newsletter styles at the moment so we would love to have your feed back as to what you think?? With loads of stock arriving and departing of late it is really hard for us to keep up with what has been going on. We had a ball in Brisbane and there is plenty of new stock for you to check out in the shop.

Arrivals
This week include finally some Cuttlebug embossing plates and we have more on order to arrive mid July!!! New Kaiser papers this company is amazing with the continued fantastic ranges of paper craft products, 3L tape runners , Pritt power gel this is a fantastic adhesive, Zig 2 way adhesive and we are also stocking the complete range of Kindy Glitz, more Lulu’s 12 x 12 frames are now in stock too.

Card Making Class - Butterfly Bliss
July’s Feature teacher is Rhonda Kitson. Rhonda has been Card making for a number of years now and is also a Stampin Up rep. Rhonda will be using some of the Stamp-it range of new butterfly stamps to create some amazing cards. Join us in making 2 cards with her. Cost $18 basic tool kit is required. Beginners – suited.
Saturday 5 July 1-3 pm bookings are essential and receive 10% off all stamps after this class.

Techniques Classes
Due to popular demand we are going to be running 3 different techniques classes. These will be ideal for all types of scrappers that are looking for different ideas to put on to your pages.
Step 1 -You will do a page with the following Tearing, Chalking, Sanding, Eyelet setting.
Step 2- You will do a page with the following Stamping, Inking, Layering, Stitching, Rub-ons.
Step 3- You will do a page with the following Texture paste, Heat Embossing, Crackle paint and 3D tiling.
Classes are $25 ea book all 3 and pay just $70. All materials supplied except photos

Technique Class times
Part 1 Wed 25 June 1-3 pm Part 2 Sat 28 June 10-12 pm Part 3 Sat 12 July 10-12 pm
Part 1 Tue 1 July 7-9.30 pm Part 2 Tue 5 July 7-9.30 pm Part 3 Tue 29 July 7-9.30 pm

Beginner Classes Step 1, 2&3
These classes will take you on the journey of beginning to scrapbook….let the addictions begin. Classes designed by Lisa Lotti you will start with the basics to an intermediate level in a matter of weeks.
You will complete 5 layouts over 3 weeks.
Cost is $70.00 and you will receive 10% off after your first class.
Tuesday 22 July 2 pm-3.30 part 1
Tuesday 29 July 2 pm -3.30 part 2
Tuesday 5 August 2 pm-3.30 part 3
or
Saturday 19 July 10-11.30 am part 1
Sunday 27 July 11.12.30 am part 2
Saturday 2 August 10-11.30 am part 3
If these dates and times don’t suit you please contact us and we can arrange times for you.

School Holiday Classes
Keep out of the wet this July holidays, all project are new every holidays.
Classes will be on the following days and times.

Tue 8 July 10-12 Scrapbooking Friends - 1.30-3.30 pm Scrapbooking Family
Wed 9 July 10-12 Card making 1 - 1.30-3.30 pm Canvas
Thurs 10 July 10-12 Paper Bag Book - 1.30-3.30 pm Card making 2

Tue 15 July 10-12 Scrapbooking Friends - 1.30-3.30 pm Scrapbooking Family
Wed 16 July 10-12 Card making 3 - 1.30-3.30 pm Accordion Book
Thurs 17 July 10-12 Canvas - 1.30-3.30 pm Paper Bag Book

Bookings have already started don’t miss your spot!!
Cost is $22 per Session includes all material except photos. Bookings are essential. Children must be 7 and over to do these classes. Younger children must have parental supervision.
Photos that are required are 6 x 8 landscape and digital prints can be done at The Scrappy Cow please allow approx ½ hour before class if the machine is busy.

Children’s in term classes
Finally after popular demand we are doing Kids club.
Ages 7-10 Years 1.00 pm-2.30 pm Cost $20 ea
Book and pay for 4 classes and get 5th half price.
2 Aug
16 Aug
30 Aug
13 Sept
27 Sept
Due to Holiday class kids club won’t be on during July sorry for any inconvenience.
24 Hours notice for no attendance, transferable if child is unwell

Scrap teens
This class is “All about You” we will take for a journey of your life. This is a great way to capture memories of your life now!! This class runs over 5 weeks. Pay for all 5 classes and get your 5th class half price. Cost is $20.00 per class. Age 11-16 years
Scrap teens will start after the school holiday… for those who have already started their book a new one will begin this term. First class is Thursday 7 August at 3.30 pm…they will continue every Thurs from then on.
To view this funky album call into The Scrappy Cow today.

Tuesday Scrap Nights
Every fortnight on a Tuesday from 6.30-9.30 we scrap so you can either BYO project or do one of the classes we have on offer. Cost is $5.00 per person which includes your tea, coffee or hot chocolate.
Bookings are essential. Next night is Tue 1 July.

Children’s Parties
This is a fantastic way to celebrate your child’s special day without any of the fuss. They will create their own very special page to share with their friends. The package includes all your products and a special present for the birthday person. From $22 per child conditions apply. Bookings are essential after School is also available.

Scrap Time
Anytime there is not a class you are welcome to use the class room for your own use, using tools, paint’s and die cuts for $5.00 per person.
Please bring your basic tool kit for all classes and adhesives.

Meet our New Design Team Member!!
We would like to introduce Jen O’Hara from Joondalup to The Scrappy Cow design team. Each month the girls will produce 2 layouts each show casing the latest products on offer from the shop. We look forward to showing you all the DT Layouts in the blog later this week.

Challenge Packs
The new July Challenge packs are now available at The Scrappy Cow for collection….Don’t forget to get your June entries in to win at $25 Voucher for you to spend at the shop!!! This month’s winner will be announced with the Design Team layout on the blog later this week. Blog address is http://www.thescrappycownews.blogspot.com/

Digital Prints
Don’t forget you can do all your photos at The Scrappy Cow from just .19 cents per print. The machine also does 6 x 8 enlargements, black and white photos, sepia, collage prints and more. With the digital machine you can also order photo canvases, mugs, books, hats, poster sized photos and more. They take just 10 days to arrive. These are fantastic gift ideas.

Silly Saturday
26 July from 5 pm till late cost $10 per person which includes you dinner. Bookings are essential. This is a great way to get your projects finished off and having a girly night out!!

Up and coming events at “The Scrappy Cow"
Christmas card making classes.
Baby Boy / Girl Mini book.
Layer it up….Layouts with dimension.

Remember see it first at your Scrapbooking Inspiration Headquarters’….Keep your eyes peeled to the blog for all the latest info…. http://www.thescrappycownews.blogspot.com/
Have a great month and keep out of the rain!! We look forward to seeing you soon.
From Kareena and The Scrappy Cow Team.

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Saturday, June 21, 2008

So much to share!!

Hi there everyone!!!
Still lacking lots of sleep.... I am trying to keep up with what has been going on since returning from a very successful trip to Brisbane. With lots of the new stock walking off the shelves already!! We still have a bit left... These are some of the latest arrivals.
Making Memories Travel range.
Rusty Pickle Pop Star.....this range is a must have in your collection, if you liked colouring in as a child you will fall in love with range. It is just so cool you need to check it out. We also have in stock the water colour crayons too!! These ranges are perfect for boy and girl pages especially for boys around the age of 10 -12.

Classes using these layouts will be available next month.
Karen Foster lovely ballet papers, new fancy brads and material labels
Bo Bunny papers both ranges are great for boys and girls.
Kindy Glitz we now stock the entire range!!!
On there way next week are the 4 new Kaiser ranges of papers, Tool kits, paper trimmers new sticker ranges from the Touch of Jolees range and much much more too!!

Card Making Classes


Saturday 5 July from 10-12.30 We are doing the class called Butterfly bliss this class will be taught by Rhonda Kitson. This class is ideal if you are interested in starting cardmaking. You will be using Stampit's new Butterfly range of stamps. You will get 10% off all wood mounted stamps after this class. Techniques in this class will include distressing, heat embossing, inking, sponging and more. Bookings are essential.
New Challenge kits will be available this week and don't forget to get this months in!!
So see it first at your Scrapbooking Inspiration Headquarters.
Kareena and The Scrappy Cow Team
PS Keep you eyes peeled to the blog this week for all the Design Team layouts coming out!!! You will love them!!



Monday, June 9, 2008

Excess Luggage!!

Hi there everyone
With only 1 more sleep left in Brisbane....we decide to try and pack most of our luggage up tonight!! Goodness there is a fair bit we are going to be bringing back!! We have just checked with the airlines to see how much it's going to cost!!
Last night we went to Print Blocks 20th Birthday celebrations with all the teachers from overseas and shop owners from around the country.....We finished the night by scrapping til 1am!!! Which is what we did most nights, some sleep might be on order when we get home.
So to rap up in Brisbane we are finishing with Bumble Bee at 7am in the morning which is 5am WA time so we will be thinking of you all while you are sleeping!!! We have classes all day tomorrow which will be great. That will be a total of 21 projects at the fairs/classes and approx 25 hours of scrapping time....while we were in our hotel!! Now we have some fantastic stuff to show you and they will be in store on Thurs for you to check out. There is going to be so much on offer in the next coming months it will blow your mind!!
Looking forward to getting home and seeing the family aswell as getting back to the shop.
Bye for now
Kareena, Jenae and Peta
Live from Brisbane!!!

Thursday, June 5, 2008

INSPIRATION PLUS

PHOTOS FROM TODAY!!!
Gail Piece-Watne of Making Memories
Alice Golden from Karen Foster

Shauna Butler and Linda Holly from Imaginse
Lynette Carroll from K and Co

Well we are having a ball and it's only our second day. We were up at 4 am WA time to get to Print Blocks at 7 am to start our shopping!! OMG my bank balance needs to be bigger!! We have some awesome new products and classes on our way for you!! Today we did classes with teachers from Imaginise, Karen Foster, Making Memories and K and Co.... We did a total of 10 projects so it was a jam packed day!!
Peta from SFTH working hard finishing her projects!!

Once our classes finished and we finally got a taxi back to the hotel we all cooked a very yummy steak and salad then proceeded to cut and stick for a little while longer. Well Peta and I did...Jenae did her blog so to check out her picks go to http://sfth.typepad.com/scrapbooks_from_the_heart/
Tomorrow we are off to see our Gorgeous friend Joy from Bumble Bee crafts for a little more shopping then finishing our orders off at Print Blocks then we thought we might go check out some local scrap shops for something different!!! Saturday we have a day packed with classes at the convention....we are even looking at booking more classes for Sunday aswell!! We have seen some of the projects and we really want to do them aswell.....brain overload is really good.
Don't forget to check out our mad antics tomorrow!!
Bye for now
Live from Brisbane
Kareena, Jenae and Peta.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Finally we are here!!


HI Everyone
What a mission on budget airways!! It's been a very long day for us and it's only 3.30 in the afternoon....Plane, 3 trains and a couple of taxi's to get here.... yippee we are here though. We have already been to Kidston Craft and will be off to Print Blocks at 7am which is 5 am WA time in the morning OMG we are going to need an early night!!! So we have taken a few sleep deprived photos for you to have a giggle at!! I am on the new laptop and just lovin' it!!

So I am going off to have a little nanna nap Jenae is having a sleep and Peta is reading a book....and with no children or husband I am going to make the most of it and scrapping tonight....
Bye for now
Kareena, Jenae and Peta
Live from Brisbane
Scrapbooking and Paper Craft Convention 2008