Monday, May 25, 2009

Back with more to show and tell...

Warning...this could be a long post as there is lots to report...

Recently we began beginners classes at Scrappin' Outback as there are loads of girls wishing to start out. Gayle Smith designed one of our beginner layouts with 2 versions (boy and girl) for our class and her layouts were gorgeous. I've had a few girls who have been scrapbooking for a while ask if they can have a kit so I thought I'd mention it if any of you would like one too. I have done the layout myself and I'm pleased with the results. Let me know at scrappinoutback@bigpond.com if you would like to order a kit. Here are Gayle's layouts...





and here is mine...



We have some new stock in store. K and Company have released new ranges and as usual they are to die for. I love Madeline which is very girl and romantic looking and also Que Serra Serra which is very collage arty farty style and absolutely gorgeous. I have a fair bit in stock and cant wait to use it myself.
We also have new Collage Press ranges 'Knave of Hearts' and 'Sweet Shoppe' that are stunning. Gayle is working on a layout using Sweet Shoppe which I'm sure will be awesome...sorry Gayle.. no pressure intended! Here are samples...





Then we now have the ultimate cutting mat by We R Memory Keepers. It is 14" x 18" and is magnetic (much like the Basic Grey magnetic cutting mat only bigger) and comes with a very large magnetic ruler. I love these cutting mats because i get less slippage when cutting with a ruler and knife, and also because I can hold down elements on my layout when I am assembling it. I can then hold it up to see if it looks good. These are pricey but worth the outlay. They retail for $69.95 and if you want magnetic posts to anchor things a set of posts (sold separately) is $10.95. They Basic Grey mats are a great alternative (@ $54.95) but have sold out, however will be back in stock soon. We R have also released a magnetic circle cutter to go with the mat which cuts circles from 4" to 12". It is quite good and I have these. They are $44.95. Tools have been very popular here of late and we have loads in stock.


I have a layout to share that I did a few weeks ago. I used Pink Paislee papers and border strips, the Cricut font called Stamped (my favourite) for the title and heart and a new Cricut cartridge called Home Decor for the birdie which is cute as. I have this new cartridge in stock...here it is.


That's all for today folks. Back ith more soon. I'm currently working on a few layouts.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Life is good...

Hard sometimes...but good. Things have finally settled down a bit for me. I am now enjoying a routine and I'm happy. I'm so grateful for all the good things in my life at the moment. I live in a beautiful town, have a beautiful family and now a scrapbook shop that is up and running too. I feel so fulfilled.
National Scrapbooking day was not a big event as sport is on Saturdays so it clashed but I'm sure there will be plenty of other opportunities to get together and scrap with the girls. I had my first class today - a beginners class. It was fun to introduce some new girls to scrapbooking and see their anguish over putting their layouts together, then their excitement when their layouts were finished. I warned them that they would go home and either not sleep tonight or dream about scrapbooking all night. Do you remember doing that? It happens to me occasionally if I've had a big scrapbooking day. Amy,my assistant, wasn't a scrapbooker until now..now it wont be long before she is addicted like the rest of us. You should see the excitement on her face! (and by the way... she is so good at her job). It's so satisfying for me to see people enjoy the craft.
I have managed to get my creative juices going again and have done a few layouts which I will photograph soon to show. I have loads of photos printed out and papers chosen for new layouts so I'll put my head down and tail up while Matt is off busy at work. Seeding is about to start (praying for rain) so there will be plenty of nights alone for me scrap.

Some new goodies are in at the shop. Basic Grey's new line 'Lime Rickey' is in stock and is very bright and funky...
New 'Orbit', 'Lillian' and 'Little Sprout' by Crate Paper...
New 'Baby Safari" boy and girls ranges by Little Yellow Bicycle...
Most new paper ranges are coming out with die cut papers that are to die for...very intricate and very cool. Also there is lots of glitter and clear embellishments. Owls, trees and birds in multitudes...still! It's all eye candy.
That's all for today. Be back soon with more stuff to show. Ta ta.