A layout to share...

This week the Newdegate and Lake Grace girls came to my shop for a day of scrapbooking. It was so lovely to have them here and they loved the choice of supplies. We did a few layouts. Here are a couple of them. Firstly, my first photo of a dragon fly - I finally got one! I used new Bo Bunny Ambrosia papers, and a little Dusty Attic chipboard. I kept this one simple so the focus is on the photo.

Next, my attempt at making my photos look like polaroids...love them but dont have any! I took these photos at the Australia Butterfly Sanctary - just magical!

I am now preparing the application for the next retreat in Albany, hoping to have those out early next week. Then, to participate in National Scrapbooking Day which is on the 5th May (its world wide actually) I am having a crop-in-store night on Friday the 4th of May.

Lastly, a couple of layouts I did at the last Albany retreat which I dont think I got to share. The Paradise range by Little Yellow Bicycle is a new favourite of mine and I just love the texture of these papers - like fabric.

I also did the same layout in My Minds Eye - Fly A Kite...

Thats all for today...thanks for looking.

More layouts to share...

Back again with some more layouts to share from the recent Hyden retreat. The first 3 were from Toni Crane who once again had gorgeous layouts that were popular and well received. Thanks Toni - your classes are a dream to prepare for!

Next, Mel Connell wowed us with her very 3D layouts that were fun to construct and the end results were amazing. Thanks for sharing your creativity Mel!

Lastly, Jen Burns off the page Dusty Attic display frames were a hit! We kept running out of product for kits because they were so popular. Jens wide array of techniques were inspirational. Thanks Jen for finally making it to teach at Hyden.

It was a pleasure to have all 3 tutors and I am grateful you all accepted.

New in store are some gorgeous new ranges by Little Yellow Bicycle. The newest is Swoon, a wedding range (with a difference)...very elegant, as well as 2 ranges called Saturdays (lots of denim) and Paradise (cute as!). All 3 ranges are stunning and I am hoping to get to work with them to create some class layouts.

Thought I should mention my next retreat which is in Albany on the 22nd of June 2012. Location to be confirmed shortly but numbers will be limited so you'll have to be quick to get your name in once registrations open. More on that soon but I created one of my class layouts today and I love it so I hope you will too!

Bye for now and thanks for looking. xx

Sweet satisfaction...

Hi all! Well, the retreat is over and everything is moved back into the shop which is now clean and has a fresh new look, hence the title 'sweet satisfaction'...it feels so good to have had such a great retreat where everyone was pretty realxed, inspired and genuinely enjoyed themselves - mission accomplished. Thank you to all of you who attended the retreat and made it the success that it was - I love catching up with you all. To those who couldnt make it, there is always next time...the 21st of October 2012 in fact. Thats when we do it all over again with another great line up of tutors and classes. Cant wait! Here are my class layouts from this retreat. The classes went well and the variations the girls came up with were gorgeous!

I'm now preparing for my next Albany retreat which is on the 22nd of June. Really looking forward to this one.

HAPPY EASTER! Bye for now xxx

More sneak peaks...

Class requirements have been sent out for the retreat which is only 2 weeks away...very exciting now. If you haven't received the requirements and you are booked in please let me know. We still have a few spaces left if you would like to come....its not too late.

Here are a few close ups of Jen Burns OTP project - just stunning and full of technique!

I have loads of new stock arriving...its like Christmas. So many people have suggested I open an online store over the years but there are just not enough hours in the day for me to go there, however, I am only too happy to mail order so if you see anything you like online email me and I'll let you know if I can get it. Also, if you see any layouts you like on my blog I can always make up kits and send them. Class kit order forms for the retreat are also out so if you cant make it to the retreat there is always the option of ordering the kits anyway which come with instructions.

Back soon, bye for now.

More sneak peaks...

Hidy Ho! I finally have more to share....yay! Here are the sneak peaks for Mel Connells class layouts....they are gorgeous...

Back with more soon. xx

Retreat update...

Hi folks! Just a quick update to let you know where we are up to with the March retreat in Hyden. Firstly the scary but exciting part...there is only 4 weeks to go as of tomorrow! Thanks to all of you who have registered and sent emails saying how excited you are. There is still time and spaces to register if you havent.

We are using gorgeous new ranges just released at CHA in the USA for class samples and I am eagerly awaiting their arrival.

Toni Crane is using new ranges by Kaisercraft which are just lovely. Here are a couple of sneak peaks of her layouts.

That's all for now. x

Retreating in Albany...

We are currently in Albany for a retreat at Emu Point Holiday Park (I highly recommend this place!) where the weather is perfect, the company awesome, the scrapbooking plentiful and the food to die for. What more could a girl want? We have had some 'pants wetting' moments as well....comment of the weekend goes to Rowena - we were talking about our weight issues and she made the comment to someone that she had not yet lost her 'baby weight', still working on getting it off. When asked how old her baby is, she answered "22". Maybe you had to be there but we roared with laughter. I will remember that story...

Anyway, we have made some fantastic memories. Looking forward to the Hyden retreat now on the 30th of March. If you havent received the brochure and application and would like to attend email me and I will forward the information to you.

Scrappin Outback

Presents

the 14th Wave Rock Scrapbooking Retreat

30th, 31st March & 1st April 2012

I am so pleased to announce that registrations are open for the March 2012
retreat! I am so looking forward to the retreat once again and would love it if
you would join me for a weekend full of inspiration, laughs, good company and a
great shopping experience for scrapbooking supplies.

Brochures and applications out shortly...

New Basic Grey 'Kissing Booth'...

Basic Grey's new line Kissing Booth is their new Valentines Day range which is in store now (paper packs and 6 x 6 paper pads) and I have the new Page of the Month kits. There are 2 different kits both in Kissing Booth, but they are very versatile, not just suitable to Valentines only. Drop me a line if you would like one!

Also new in store are lots of yummy Thickers which after all these years, even with the adhesive issues!, I still love Thickers and especially the new fonts. I will be using them for class layouts for sure as they are awesome! I am working on classes for February...getting the creative juices flowing again. Its tricky after being stuck in book work mode for a couple of weeks! Looking forward to cranking up 2012 classes though.

Thanks for looking! Back soon.

Announcing...

Scrappin’ Outback

Presents

The Albany 'Emu Point' Scrapbooking Retreat

17th – 19th February 2012

You are invited to join me for a weekend of scrapbooking at the Emu Point Holiday Park, in beautiful Albany, W.A. The retreat will commence at 3:00pm on Friday 17th February through to 3:00pm Sunday 19th February 2012. Classes will be held throughout the weekend with lots of inspiration, tips and tricks. There will also be plenty of time for social scrapbooking and shopping of course! All meals (excluding breakfast) will be provided.

Contact Karen Smith on
98 805300 (Wk), 98805761(A/H) or 0427 977 672
Or email scrappinoutback@bigpond.com
to book and for further details.