WE'VE MOVED

It's been a while since my last post and I really do apologise......

If you have been to the shop in the last 2 weeks you would have noticed that there is a

'FOR LEASE' sign in the window....

NO ..... I have not closed the shop for all those who've passed out....

I have moved the shop to my home and have also decided to put it as an online shop...

www.scrappingontheavenue.com.au

This is currently still under construction due to me putting alot of stock online...

If you would still like to come and shop please feel free to do so at....

23 Dewdrop Place,

NINGI 4511

0413534982

All classes are still going strong .... keep your eye out for the new online shop opening soon...

happy scrapping ladies and I hope to see you soon....

I always love looking at what the girls are doing when it comes to their cards or scrapbooking works.

As they get more confident there work is becoming more amazing. Here are a few works that I just had to display......

Emily is becoming more adventurous when it comes to using different mediums on her work.....

Carol is in the process of doing some wonderful layouts for her gorgeous granddaughter..

Kiwi Tracey is just going from strength to strength when it comes to cards. This girl is just amazing and has all the time in the world to cut out little itty pieces to layer on her cards. She is specializing in large cards at the moment...

If you ever get a chance to drop in, tracey is a frequent visitor and has taken over a corner in the shop to make these fantastic cards...

FOR SALE

We all love to emboss and cut but some of us just don't have a machine to do the work for us.

I have a second hand Double Do for sale. It's in perfect condition with somewhat used plates. Still has alot of mileage left so if you are after a bargain, then this is for you.

The RRP is $180, but I have this one for sale for a very low $100. If you are interested, please come and visit us at Scrapping on the Avenue 1/26 First Avenue, Bongaree Qld or ring me on 34100278. I can post it if necessary at the buyers expense.

Happy Scrapping Ladies...

DOUBLE PAGE LAYOUTS

Hi Ladies,

Here are a couple of the double layouts we have been doing for classes. The first layout we used

KaiserCrafts 'HomeMade'. It's a subtle yet romantic paper that is perfect for those who are doing their heritage albums.

We used some of the scraps left over to make flowers along with a ruffled ribbon like border along the bottom of the page. There is enough room for 4 photo's (I could only find 2), but you can use more if you prefer the 4x3 photos.

The next double layout was done using KaiserCrafts 'BubbleGum Hills'.

A gorgeous bright and vibrant collection that would be suitable to any little girl's page.

I used Sizzix Butterfly cut & emboss folders then inked with a shimmer pink.

With the scrap papers I had left over I made some 'tea-cup' flowers. I placed these sporadically around the page to fill in the 'empty' spaces.

If you would like a kit, please visit my facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scrapping-on-the-Avenue/212059803719

and look for the folder that says 'Class Kits'.

Each kit will contain everything needed to make the layout along with a picture of the completed product and any techniques that may have been used...

Happy scrapping ladies...

IT'S BEEN A WHILE

Hi Ladies,

Firstly I'd like to apologize for the 'lack' of blogging of late. It's hard running a business plus looking after children, running and house and then updating a blog.

But with a soon well earnt rest I'll be doing my darndest to keep this blog up to date with things that are happening withing

Scrapping on the Avenue....

INKADINKADO

Inkadinkado have bought out some stunning clear stamps.

With fathers day on it's way, this is the perfect opportunity to grab yourself some 'male' oriented stamps. These clear mini stamps are easy to remove and can be used with each other to get the most out of your purchase.

Perfect designs for those who love heritage and using tim holtz distress inks for backgrounds.

These sell for a low price so do make sure you get in soon to snap up some fantastic buys.

LYB ENVELOPE KITS

I love OTP projects and am always looking for projects that are easy to make for those who aren't confident in there ability of branching out.

Little Yellow Bicycle have bought out 2 OTP envelope kits for a baby boy and girl.

LITTLE PRINCESS

Sail away to an enchanted kingdom of irrresistable baby girl delights! Our Tiny Princess collection, blends captivating pinks, purples, blues and greens with whimsical critters and adorable goodies.

BABYSAURUS

For little boys, it's all about the RAWWWWWR! And this Babysaurus collection is simply 'dino'-mite. Featuring Babysaurus pairs adorable prehistoric creatures and vibrant boyish hues and patterns. Babysaurus will capture all your baby boy moments!

Each kit contains:

• 
  
  five reversible envelopes and five double sided inserts


• 
  
  two chipboard covers


• 
  
  four sheets of patterned paper


• 
  
  ten washers and eyelets


• 
  
  two binder rings and linen string


• 
  
  all instructions included.

Limited stock so do get in and get your's now...

NEW KAISERCRAFT

Here are two Gorgeous KaiserCraft Collections that have just hit the shelves.

This super-dooper kids collection,

PARTY ANIMALS

Are you ready to part-ay?!

You sure will with this fun and bright kids circus theme collection! This is such a fun collection and includes a variety of co-ordinating embellishments including KaiserCraft's BRAND NEW 12x12 Sticker sheets, acetate, rubons, printed chipboard and more!


and the beautiful, motivating collection

CHAPTER ONE

This stunning collection in subtle teal, green and blue hues with motivational words of wisdom, along with florals, vines, leaves and butterflies depicting growth interwoven. This collection is stunning and includes a variety of co-ordinating embellishments including KaiserCraft's BRAND NEW 12x12 Sticker sheets , acetate, rubons, printed chipboard and more!

MAGAZINE

As most of you know, Samantha Hauzer teaches scrapbooking classes at Scrapping on the Avenue. I wanted to share this photo I took of her at the weekend retreat with her gorgeous layout on the cover of 'Scrapbooking Memories'. Sam has many layouts that appear in Scrapbooking Memories magazines but this is her very first cover....

CONGRATULATIONS.....

RETREAT

Our very first Retreat happened over the weekend and I have to say it was an amazing weekend with some amazing ladies.

A Big THANKYOU to Andrea Quayle who drove up from Bribie Island and delivered some delicious cupcakes and Sam Hauzer from Purple Pumpkin who kindly donated some embellishments for the goodie bags.

Friday night was the only night we had to fend for ourselves and we all settled on dinner at the local hotel around the corner. After a short walk (maybe longer) we enjoyed a wonderful meal then headed off back to the camp to start our weekend of scrapping.

With alot of laughter the night was underway with some crawling into bed at 3am. Our days started off with scrumptious breakfasts starting at 7.30am, then back to the room for some serious scrapping.

Unfortunately the weekend ended all to quickly. After a fantastic roast lunch, it was time to pack the cars up and head back home.

I am very humbled that so many ladies made my very first retreat a great success and I would personally like to thank:

Leanne, Jill, Lauren, Lisa, Emily, Kim, Nicole, Lyn, Lorraine, Jodi, Sue, Karen, Debbie, Sam, Melanie, Leanne, Grace, Jo, Jo, Charmaine, Karin and Eve,

without you all it wouldn't have been as great as it was.

I already have another retreat in the pipeline for the end of November early December so do keep an eye out.

Happy Scrapping Ladies...

CREATIVE BLOCK

On Saturday I attended an all day Seminar at Printblocks called Creative Block.

Here we spent the whole day attending classes and making as many make and takes as we could.

At the event we had alot of international companies attend, and I had the pleasure of meeting the owners of my all time favourite brand: Graphic 45.

Not only is this a family owned business, but it also started from 'fashion'.

Diane Schultz is an amazing woman who has such grace that you feel in instant attraction to her.

Her daughters are exactly like mum with their quirky, yet stylish attire they certainly bring a new element to everything they present.

I can't wait until next year when they come back and find out what new and exciting collections they will bring out.

DOUBLE LAYOUT CLASS

May is nearly upon us and the newsletter will be out shortly with upcoming dates for card and scrapbooking classes. Here is one of the classes for our Tuesday Scrapbooking.

It's a double layout using another gorgeous KaiserCraft Collection.

A technique I love using in alot of my layouts is making the matching papers look like scrunched ribbon. Of course there is alot of inking as I'm an 'ink-a-holic' lol...

If for some reason you can't attend a class, why not leave me a message and I can do up a kit for you so you can do it in the comfort of your own home.

Why not pop in and have a look at the samples of our up and coming classes...

Happy Crafting

EASTER

I would like to wish all my customers, new and old a very happy easter and please make it a safe one if you are travelling anywhere.

The shop will be re-opening on Wednesday 27th with some fantastic new classes.

Don't forget that it is also the beginning of our Card Classes...

NEW KAISERCRAFT

This month KaiserCraft has released a gorgeous collection called "Chanteuse" (pronounced 'shan-toozie')...Chanteuse is a beautiful collection in pretty greens and pinks with pretty patterns, floral designs and gorgeous Chandeliers and bird pieces. This collection also has an amazing diecut in the shape of an amazing vintage mirror...

Nan's Favourites is another exciting collection that has arrived. With it's retro feel, these papers are going to make any cooking page come to life. With it's vibrant colours and quirky patterns you just can't go past this collection...

Make sure you pop in soon for a visit..happy crafting ladies..

BOOK CLASS

Alot of you who visit my shop would have seen me sitting at my table scrapping away for a class that will be coming along at the end of may.This class is an off the page project that consists of altering a book, adding pages and embellishing it to make it your own.

I made one of these books last month for an amazing friend of mine who I've known for 15 yrs.

If you listen to 4KQ you would have heard him keeping us all updated on the traffic around brisbane...He also makes appearences on 'Today' reading the traffic reports.

I filled this book with photo's that I knew would mean the most to him. Even though he is 'male', and most of us think that making items like these are for women, I have to say that the words of heartfelt appreciation for this gift from me to him meant more to me than any thankyou I've ever received....

So proud of it that he even took it into work to show his fellow colleagues.

If you are interested in this class, or have any questions then please call me on 34100278.

DO CRAFTS ISSUE #26

Issue #26 of the DoCrafts Creativity Magazine is now in store and once again it's packed with some fantastic card and scrapbooking ideas.

It also carries a small gift on the front cover just for you.

Where fairies and unicorns roam in an enchanted land of turret topped castles and ethereal woodlands. Create your very own fantasy with the sparkly papers and co-ordinating products.

Introducing.....

The new Papmered Pets range is the puuurfect collection for your favourite princes & princesses. Filled with beautiful characters illustrated by Andrea Jane that are guaranteed to add a touch of class & royalty to your next project....

Hot on the hells of Lovers' Lane, the range launched last issue, the new collection from Country Companions is a wnderful collection of papers, stamps, embellishments, layered dies and more, featuring these cheeky characters.

We take you a trip down memory lane this issue with the launch of the new collection from Forever Friends...Introducing The Good Life...

Make sure you get into Scrapping on the Avenue to grab yourself some of the wonderful items from Issue #26 of the DoCrafts Creativity Magazine...OUT NOW.....

Happy Crafting

GARAGE SALE

We are having a HUGE Garage Sale this coming saturday 9th April.

A lovely card teacher has decided to call it a day and is selling all of her products so she can sit back and happily enjoy her retirement.

Some of the things that are up for grabs are:

spellbinders

embossing folders

tim holtz

asst inks

oodles and oodles of stamps

cardstock

papers

guillotines

etc.....

the list just goes on and on.

Alot of these products have not been used and the majority of them are still in remarkabley excellent condition.

If you are wanting a bargain then make sure you get up early and make your way to

Scrapping on the Avenue

1/26 First Avenue Service Road

Bongaree Qld 4507

Sea Breeze Cafe will also be there nice and early for those who are after a fantastic coffee...

My doors will be opening at 8am sharp....

OOOOHHHHHH

I thought I would also throw in an extra surprise by having a

20% Storewide.

See you all on Saturday ladies...

Happy Crafting...

COMING SOON

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I am the sole supplier of VanLeaCreations embellishments.

These embellishments are absolutely wonderful and will bring the ooo's and ahhh's to all those who place them on their layouts.

Keep an eye out for further posts with sneak peeks of soon to be released products....

THE BOSS - DOUBLE LAYOUT

Sam Hauzer will be teaching a Double Layout using 3 Bugs in a Rug collections.

These papers are ideal for that little builder or worker in the family.

Sam has even introduced some gutter guard mesh on her layout. This giving it even more dimension and a bit of excitement to the page.
The papers have alot of tools that you can cut out, add some foam tape and use as embellishments.
Notice the BIG button? These are sam's very own design buttons that I'm sure will be available on the day of the class.

Class is on Tuesday 5th April, 12pm - 2pm. Cost is $14.00.
Please bring along any papers you may like to use or why not buy our own
3 Bugs in a Rug Tool Collection papers.
Make sure you ring us on 34100278 to reserve your spot.
If you are unable to come to class, why not order a kit so you can do it at home.

Happy Crafting Ladies....

NEW COLLECTION

Making Memories have released this gorgeous Collection,

Je t'Adore.

How romantic does it sound when you say it yourself?!

With it's soft pinks and coral colours, these papers are absolutely stunning.

With it's parisian theme, these papers will make any layout or card stand out in a crowd.

Make sure you check back soon as I have done some gorgeous cards using these

papers.

Happy Crafting Ladies...

ENGLISH ROSE

My class for this week was a double layout using Kaisercrafts - English Rose Collection.

This collection is not only stunning but so beautiful and soft it suits not only 'vintage' photo's but also those taken more recently.

Making your own diecut shape means you have more control over how big or small you want the shape to be.

The double layout caters for 3 6x4 photos' LS and 3 2.5x2.5 photos'.
I also used a full sheet of rose paper, to cut out and use as embellishments on the page.

Classes run ever tuesday fortnight. If you miss out on a class, please contact us and we will make a kit for you to do in your own time.

Happy Crafting Ladies...

A BOY AND A BOX

Last month I ordered Bo Bunny's Dawson Collection.

This collection is just wonderful for those special little boys in our lives.

Full of bright colours and dinosaurs, it brings to life any photo you want to scrap.

I used a circle and off-centered the middle cut, the pop-dotted it up to place the pictures underneath, using the circle as a focal point.

Even though it is 'dinosaur' paper, the pictures I used had nothing to do with any type of animal, but a boy and his use of a box.
This collection is so bright and vibrant that you wont stop after 1 layout.

Happy Crafting Ladies....

DOUBLE LAYOUT CLASS

Hi Ladies.

I hope you all had a great weekend and are ready for the week ahead.

Here is a sneak peek of tomorrow's scrapbook class.

It's a double layout using 7 landscape photo's with half of them cut down for size.

This double layout will also be available in 'kit' form for those who are unable to get to a class or missout with a booking.

Keep an eye out for next weeks double layout class....It's just as amazing..

Happy scrapping and carding ladies...

KEEP THE DATE FREE....

Ok Ladies,

For all those who are interested in a relaxing weekend of scrapbooking, then this is just for you.

Make sure you right this date down and don't forget it under any circumstances....

MAY 20TH - 22ND

This is the weekend we will be having our retreat.

Not only will you be scrapbooking or cardmaking, but there will also be classes for those who are interested. These classes will be in 'KIT' form and class size will be limited.

So it will be first in first served.

All examples of classes will be on a board with an area for those who are interested to put their names.

There will be lucky door prizes as well as a 'survival' kit upon arrival waiting for you.

We have already received quite a few bookings so do make sure you get in and make your booking so as not to miss out.

This retreat will be $160.00 payable upfront.

MAKE SURE YOU EMAIL ME YOUR BOOKING (vanessaj@bigpond.net.au) OR RING THE SHOP ON 34100278...

and remember....it's not only for the scrapper...but also the cardmaker....

the more the merrier....so invite your friends....

HAPPY CRAFTING LADIES...

RETREAT.....

Scrapping on the Avenue is looking at conducting it's first ever weekend retreat....

It will start on Friday 3pm and run until Sunday 4pm.

All meals will be included:

• breakfast
• morning tea
• lunch
• afternoon tea
• dinner
• supper

Believe me you'll feel like you eat more than you scrap. We need to keep up our energy so we can scrap through the night lol.

I am looking at dorm room facilities of 4 per room. You will be required to bring along your linen and a pillow plus your bathroom items.

For all those interested, please leave a message or email me on vanessaj@bigpond.net.au

If you have any friends that would like to come, then please let them know as the more the merrier...There will be lucky door prizes plus a goodie bag on arrival.

Happy scrapping ladies....

NEW KAISERCRAFT

We have 3 new collections coming in this week....

Timeless Collection has some gorgeous 'vintage' style papers for all those who are doing their heritage albums....

Magic Happens Collection is a beautiful series for all those who have a little princess in their lives...filled with whimsical flourishes and soft pastels this will look priceless on those little girl pages...

Class of '87 Collection is bright and vibrant and will bring those school photo's to life. What a fantastic collection to start the year off, especially for all those little one's who've just started prep...

These Collections will be in this week so make sure you get in and snap yourself up some gorgeous collections...