Saturday, April 9, 2011

Newsletter 9/1/11

Hello Fellow Flaunters, It has been a busy time at the shop this week with crops and classes. Shaya had her first Beginners Class on Wednesday night and by all reports it was great fun. It is with sadness that we announce that as of next weekend we will be closing on Sundays. Any classes scheduled on a Sunday will still run, however the shop will be closed to the public. This was not an easy decision to make but one we have made due to personal reasons. Places are filling fast for the "Your Creative Journey" classes with Ngaire and Jilly in August, more details are below. Register and pay in full before 1st May 2011 and you will go into the draw for a $50 gift voucher! This weekend our special is... 30% off all Rub ons* *the usual fine print applies, see in store flyers IN STORE We have lots of new stock ... Crate Paper - Emmas Shoppe - A beautiful vintage girl paper that takes you back to the "Dick and Dora" days! Crate Paper - Toy Box - A fun boys range in vintage style with old style planes and books. Crate Paper - Portrait - A muted wedding range. CLASSES Next Weekend Scrapbooking Starters Class with Shaya Step 2 Sat 16th April 12pm $25.00 Shaya continues on the journey with you showing you some new techniques and more tools to play with. Again bring your photos but this time you will need to bring your adhesives with you as well as your photos. Easter is Here Sunday 17th April 12.30 $25.00 Paula is excited to show you how much fun Easter really is. In this class you will make some gorgeous stamped Easter themed cards and a surprise component to the class as well. And as a first we are opening this class up to both Adults and Children!! Paula’s classes are such a hit, come and join her and have some fun. School Holiday Classes April 20 - 4th May We love the holidays as we get to see all the wonderful work that the children produce in our much sought after classes. The adults are jealous that they can’t join in!!!! Book early as holiday classes always book fast. Tissue Box Holder Thursday 28th April 1pm $20.00 Getting ready for Mother’s Day with this fantastic gift idea of a tissue box holder. If not Mum, Gran would love it as well. Let Shaya help you turn a boring tissue box holder into a work of art!! All materials are supplied. Pencil Box Holder Friday 29th April 2pm $15.00 Maggie will help you all keep your desk at home tidy, or save it to give to your teacher as an end of year present. This pencil box holder will be the highlight of any desk. All materials are included. Just for Mum Monday 2nd May 1pm Price TBC Join Paula as she helps you make Mum a beautiful stamped Mother’s day card and gift. No more running around the shops and all done in time for Mother’s day. We have joined with "Your Creative Journey" to bring Ngaire Bartlam and Jilly Geraghty-Groves to Perth. Gutsy Girl Classes Monday 29th August 2011 11am - 2pm or 6pm to 9pm $105 each Register and pay in full before the 1st of May 2011 and you will go into the draw for a $50 gift voucher! Come on a Journey with Ngaire & Gilly, two very talented interstate scrapbookers. They visit us in August for two very different classes! You will learn techniques that can be applied to all paper crafts!! All materials are included and enjoy a light morning tea or supper with the class as well as door prizes and special discount for attendees. About Ngaire: A veteran Australian mixed media artist and lapsed scrapbooker of over 11 years experience, I have authored two books: "Lumpy Bumpy" and “It’s all about YOU”. I regularly create for the pure love of it , rise to the challenge of guest design spots, as well as authoring my own blog www.scrapblogmebaby.typepad.com and run ARTCORPS: art days for gutsy girls classes with my partner in crime Jill GG. I am a freelance artist and instructor, specializing in the larger classes of conventions. About Gilly: A self taught mixed media artist and photographer based in Brisbane. Her love of art commenced when she started scrapbooking in late 2005 which developed into her passion for mixed media and photographer. Jill's ability to see what others do not and eye for detail makes her mixed media work unique. Jill has an uncanny ability to read people thus her customised works never fail to surprise. She adds the minutest details to bring a piece to life. Her work can be found at her website (http://jillgeraghty-groves.com) and on her blog (http://jillgg.typepad.com). "Book of Art" - Monday 29th 11am-2pm Make your own miniature (approx 6x4") art journal with an amazing silhouette cover and stitched binding. A combination of cool pages and unusual media makes for a very cool "self expression" piece. Learn to book bind with wax thread, create an arty silhouette front cover to die for and learn the many ways you can use almost anything to create a book. Gutsy girl class members are invited to bring any items they may like to add to their own class projects "Kind Hearted" - Monday Night 29th August 6pm-9pm An 8x8 " reverse canvas with enclosed 3d homespun heart. Includes loads of layering, 3d texture making using impasto medium, crackle mediums and more. Lots of organic surfaces and grungy love in this little beauty, perfect for hanging on a wall or sitting on a shelf or mantle. 2011 Scrap N Yaps $10 Saturday 5pm to 11pm April 2, 16 & 30 May 14, EXTREME - Mardi Gras Theme - $20 May 28 June 11, 25 That's all for this week and we hope to see you soon in store. Maureen, Jodie and the Girls Scrap It Flaunt It Scrapbooking 2938 Albany Hwy Kelmscott, WA, 6112 08 9390 1002 scrapitflauntit@iinet.net.au

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