Saturday, June 13, 2009

Newsletter #43

Hello Fellow Flaunters!

Count Down to Stocktaking Sale.

It’s that time of the year again...
STOCKTAKE!!!
To avoid having to count everything in the shop, we are having a sale. YAY!!

Monday 8th of June to Sunday 14th of June we will have 20% off storewide*
Monday 15th of June to Sunday 21st of June it will be 15% off storewide*
Monday 22nd of June till Sunday 28th of June it will reduce to 10% off storewide*

* Excludes all electronic cutting machines, classes, crops and gift vouchers.
* No stamps will be given, and flaunter credits cannot be redeemed.
*No rainchecks.

The shop will be closed Monday 29th June for stocktaking.
We apologies for any inconvenience.
.
New Stock
In Store Now
Imaginisce – Wild Things Paper and Embellishments Hiedi Swap Mega Masks
KI Family Times, Girly Girl, Little Guy Papers American Craft Mini Marks Rub-ons
Kaiser Airy Fairy, K-bots and Argentella Rangers Blending Tool and Foam
Pebbles Inc Themed stickers

Restock Coming Soon
Glossy Accents Fancy Pants Craft Range
American Craft Thicker Alphas Basic Grey New Ranges
Bazzill Carven Albums 8x8 & 12x12
Tombow Glue American Craft
Magic Mount AMM Totes
Glue Pens Tombow Tape Runners
Scotch Glue
Have you caught the
BUG?
Get it quick because it’s only available until the end of June 2009

Purchase the Cricut Expression 12” Electronic Cutter for just $700 (inc GST)
with a FREE Design Studio valued at $190!
(Plaintin Schoolbook and Accent Essentials Cartridges included)

Get the Cuttlebug Machine for just $139 (inc GST)
get a bonus “Leaves and Netting “die.


FLAUNTERS SCRAPBOOKING RETREAT
Friday 16th - Sunday 18th October 2009
Ern Halliday School Camp
Whitfords Avenue, Hillarys
ONLY 6 SPOTS LEFT!!!!

HANDY HINT FOR THE WEEK
When it comes to taking photos of ourselves (women), we all want to get the most flattering results possible, here are some great tips to help you out…
· Have your subject stand with their shoulders pointing towards the camera.
· By tilting your subject's head you will acheive a more feminine, graceful pose.

Jodie’s Challenge for the Fortnight!
Are you up for a challenge? Well this is the place to look. I will be setting a challenge each fortnight. The challenges will also be on the blog as well. So get ready to go....
Challenge 6
Complete a card or layout using the following Sketch: Entries must be in by 18th June 2009. Winner will receive $10 voucher.

Pagemap courtesy of Becky Fleck.Find more maps at www.pagemaps.com.au

52 PAGES IN A YEAR!!!
We still have 4 ladies sending in their pages each week. Your scrapbook pages must be bursting from the edges.
Remember you can join in any time, as long as you complete a page every week and show us!!!
Congratulations so far to the following people who have successfully completed thirteen weeks of pages:

Lisa Goddard,
Rhonda Cunnington,
Lisa Lofthouse and
Tina Haas

Have a Brag!!!
Do you know someone who has been published, won a challenge on a site, or been recognised for papercraft. Then let us know.

Congratulations to Natasha Devos for winning this months Flaunters Pack. You have a $15.00 voucher to shop in store with. Packs are available each month from the 20th with limited packs available.

Congratulations to Lorraine Carlson for winning the May Sketch Challenge on www.readysetscrap.com.au

Class Schedule
June and July 2009
ADULT CLASSES
*Most materials included.


Ladies we love to please you (no we are not your husband’s!!!) with classes that are interesting and invigorating. Let us know what you would like to see in our classes, when you would like them held and the price you would pay for a class. For every suggestion of a valid class idea we will enter you into a draw to win a free class! So get your thinking caps on!!

Leonie’s Book of Heritage – Duration 3 hours (1st Saturday of the month)
“Moments in Time” - This month join Leonie in her monthly class and she will help you create a beautiful double page layout. You will learn the tricks to creating your own “Book of Heritage”. Each month a new technique will be introduced. Come in and have a wander around to see some of Leonie’s layouts and other little projects she has worked on.
Saturday 6th June 1pm - $25 (3 spots left)

Leonie’s Sketch Club – Duration 3 hours
Leonie will show you how to interpret sketches to create your very own one of a kind layout. Starting from a basic sketch learn how to add different elements to create a masterpiece. You are able to use your own scrapbooking stash or purchase product from the shop. This is an ongoing class that will run bi-monthly.
Sunday 14th June 1pm - $10 (4 spots left)

The Cricut Club – “Tags, bags, boxes and more”
Jodie will demonstrate the versatility of the Cricut Machine by exploring a new cartridge each month. Come along and create lovely layouts, OTO and invites as well as learn some new handy hints. Don’t forget to bring your lunch or snack.
Sunday 21st June 1pm – Cost $25 -

Grunge Girl – Duration 3 hours
Don’t know what to do with Grunge?! Have fun learning about the versatility of this fabulous product from Tim Holtz. You will create a fun, funky layout and get to play with some fun products!
Sunday 28th June – 1pm - $30

Still to come
Machine stitching and altered alpha
8x8 Album in a Day!!

The 4 Step Program
That you can tell everyone about!
This course is just a beginning, but what a way to start.
Please phone us for dates as they are run on demand.
If you book in for all 4 steps, at the same time, you will pay only $70. That’s a discount of $10.

Step 1 - Discover Scrapbooking. Duration – 2.5 hours
In this class you will learn how store and organise your photos, what the essential tools are, and the different themes you can scrap. By the end of the class you will have a single page layout and a greater Scrapbooking knowledge.

Step 2 - The Journey Begins. Duration - 2 hours
During this class you will be shown how to effectively use your trimmer, work with chipboard and create a single page layout using 2 patterned papers, brads and computer journaling. You will leave with a single page layout that you can show off with pride.

Step 3 - Map Your Page. Duration - 2 hours
On your single page layout you will work with sketches and page maps. You will also get to use the Big Shot, create pockets, journaling and eyelets.

Step 4 – An Adventure with Embellishments. Duration - 2 hours
The single page layout you create will include how to use rub ons, stamping, ribbons and transparencies!

We would appreciate if class participants could arrive 15 to 30 minutes early to ensure that classes can start on time, as there are some classes that require you to choose your materials. All class durations are an estimate only.

+All classes (excluding The 4 Step Program) and crops require you to bring along a Basic Tool Kit, which consists of a 12” trimmer, scissors, ruler, pencil, eraser, adhesive, pens, cutting mat. +

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
--Picasso

The Scrap N Yap Zone
Phone us on 9498 0097 to secure your seat. Remember we only have 15 spaces! A crop night is a great time for you and your friends to meet at the shop. You need to bring your own tools, supplies and projects to work on but....... the shop is open if you require anything during the evening. A light supper is provided, along with a door prize and demonstration on the night. You will have a whole table to yourself to work on. If you don’t know anybody, it is a great way to meet fantastic ladies who also scrapbook, card make, paper craft.
Don’t forget to redeem your free crop on your Flaunter Card!

13th June – Saturday – 6pm till midnight – Fully Booked
20th June – Saturday – noon till midnight – Extreme Scrap n Yap Fully Booked
27th June – Saturday – 6pm till midnight – Only 6 spots left
11th July – Saturday – 6pm till midnight
25th July – Saturday – 6pm till midnight
8th August – Saturday – 6pm till midnight
22nd August – Saturday – 6pm till midnight
29th August – Saturday – noon till midnight - Extreme Scrap n Yap

Daytime Scrap N Yap and Card Mania – Wednesdays 10am – 2pm
We have organised a weekly get together for all paper craft enthusiasts. We provide the venue and the use of our workshop machines. Come along, be creative, chat, make friends, and get out of the house! Tea and Coffee are available but you will need to BYO lunch.
*Cost $5.00. 15 places available.

Family Frenzy – (Last Sunday of the Month) 10am – 3pm
Come along to our monthly get together. It is a chance for you to spend quality time with your family completing your projects or albums. Bring your daughters, mothers, sons and even husbands to sit, scrap and relax. You can use our workshop machines, pick our brains (yuk) and have a good time.
*Cost $5.00 per person. 15 places left, bookings are essential.

Junior Scrap N Yaps –Tuesdays, 3.30pm – 5.00pm. (Weekly during the school term)
The idea of the Junior Scrap N Yaps is to give the kids a chance to meet others who like to scrapbook. There will be no formal teaching of techniques but the staff in the shop will supervise the kids and offer help and suggestions. Unfortunately we are unable to have children under the age of 8 unless an adult accompanies them. All the kids need to bring is a basic tool kit** and any project that they want to work on.
Cost $5.00. Bookings are essential.

ALWAYS OF SERVICE…

We have a variety of other services that we offer here at Scrap It - Flaunt It, they include:

LATE NIGHT SHOPPING. 6pm till 9pm, during Scrap N Yaps. Please come to the rear of the building. (THIS Saturday)

GIFT VOUCHERS – A gift voucher is always the perfect solution for any scrapbooker. This allows them to choose exactly what they like.

WISH LISTS – for those with family and friends who don’t know what to buy you! All you have to do is come into the shop and fill out your list, let them know to contact us and we will do the rest!!!

8 WEEK LAY BY – Available to all with only a 10% deposit followed by with regular payments.

CHILDRENS & ADULTS BIRTHDAY PARTIES – We work with you to plan a project for the attendees. We will supply the teacher, product, lollies on the tables as well as a small gift for the birthday child. You can bring along the party food or cake for after the lesson. Call the shop for more details.

Happy Scrapping,

Lysandra, Maureen, Big Jodie,
Little Jode, Leonie & Rose
The Girls at Scrap It-Flaunt It

9/49 Williams st
Armadale WA 6112
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Sundays and Public Holidays 10am – 4.00pm
08 9498 0097

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Class list for May!!

The Recession Busters Class - Sunday 10th May

These classes are a focus on getting the most out of your scrapbooking supplies, in this class we will be focusing on H20 pens and how you can use this cheap and effective tool in your scrapbooking
11.00-2.00 pm
$15.00


Sisters Acrylic Album Class - Sunday 11th May

Learn how to create a beautiful album using an acrylic base and many fresh and fancy techniques

11.00 am
$55.00



Cricut class - Sunday 24th May

Join Jodie to learn all the tips and tricks that the Home Decor cartridge pack has to offer.
*This class is now booked out but please register your interest in this class as we are happy to run another class to accommodate you*
1.00-3.00 pm
$20.00


Debbie's delightful Card Class - Saturday 30th May

In this class you will create 8 stunning cards, leaving you not only ready for any occasion that may arise but full of inspiration for creating many more cards in the future.

1.00 pm
$25.00


Fancy flowers Class #2 - Sunday 31st May

This is a follow on from the ever successful Fancy flowers 101 class, learn the secrets behind another of Leonie's fancy flowers while creating a gorgeous layout to house them!

1.00-4.00 pm
$30.00



and just because i cant resist, i will throw in a couple of classes that we have coming up in June as well ;o)


Moments in Time, book of heritage class - Saturday 6th May

Another stunning heritage layout to add to your swelling heritage album, Leonie shows you more tips for creating that gorgeous heritage feel to your layouts only this time as a double page layout

1.00-4.00 pm


Bo Bunny Bug me Class - Saturday 13th June

Create a fun boyish layout using the bo bunny bug me range. whether it be frogs or snails or puppy dogs tails this range caters for mischievous photos of all kinds!!

1.00pm
$25.00


ok that is all for now, just a hint to keep an eye on this blog.... there may just be some specials in store for those of you keeping up with the gossip on here ;o)

thanks Jodi

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Closed for Mothers Day

We will be closed this Sunday so that our families can spoil and pamper us!

We wish all our lovely customers a Happy Mothers Day.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Lots of new goodies in store!!!

ok ladies and gentlemen i am here to give you the low down on all the new bits and pieces that have hit our store just recently!!!!






We have the new SEI bridgeport... very pretty












We are memory keepers MVP range











My minds eye Bellezo and French flea market








i loved this range so much that i had to steal some and create this layout straight away!!!




But wait theres more.... we also have new Collections, and the ever so gorgeous Prima flowers, vines and crystals!!!!!

Now there are more goodies lurking out the back of the shop which arnt quite ready to be put out yet so keep your eyes peeled both on here and in the shop.... You will need to be quick to get your hands on all these goodies :o)

ok i think i better go and get some work done now... things are changing in the shop he he and im just the gal to do it

Jodi Belton

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Easter Weekend Opening Hours

Good Friday – Closed
Easter Saturday – 10am – 4pm
Easter Sunday – Closed
Easter Monday – 10am – 4pm

We wish all our customers and their families a safe and happy holiday.


Friday, April 3, 2009

Class and crop schedule for April???



Leonie’s Book of Heritage Class

4th April (Saturday) 1-3pm - $25.00

Join Leonie in her intriguing heritage class where she introduces you to her inspiring style, each month a new technique is introduced and soon you will have learnt the tricks to creating your own “Book of Heritage”.

Daytime Scrap N Yap and Card Mania

8 April (Wednesday) 10am-2pm - $5.00

We have organised a weekly get together for all paper craft enthusiasts. We provide the venue and the use of our workshop machines. Come along, be creative, chat, make friends, and get out of the house! Tea and Coffee are available but you will need to BYO lunch.

Kids mini album class

14 April (Tuesday) 1pm-3pm - $15.00

For some great holiday fun why not drop the kids off to create thier own little mini album, Children have the choice of completing a boy or a girl album and are taught little tips and tricks which they can learn for future use.

Kids Crop

15 april (Wednesday) 10am-2pm $10.00

We all enjoy time out to scrapbook so why not treat the kids to some too?? Kids bring their scrap supplies and work at their own pace on their own projects
Lunch Provided


Kids door spinner class

17 April (Friday) 1-3pm $20.00

Send the kids along to a class to create an off the page project. At this class kids create a funky spinner to go on their door. Your child can turn the spinner to reveal what they are/nt doing in their room :0)



Cricut club

19 April (Sunday) 1-3pm $20.00

Jodie will demonstrate the versatility of the Cricut Machine by exploring a new cartridge each month. Come along and create lovely layouts, OTP's and invites as well as learn some new handy hints. Don’t forget to bring your lunch or snack.



Kids card class

21 April (Tuesday) 1-4pm

Send the kids along to create three cute cards for upcoming events, this class is bound to get their creative juices flowing and may just be the answer to keeping on top of having cards for all those birthdays that crop up through out the year!!!



Fancy Flowers 101.1 - back by popular demand

26 April (Sunday) 11am-2.00pm

Leonie shows you how to create your own amazing flowers for that individual touch to your project. You will go home with a layout and card. Don’t forget to bring your lunch or snack.



Daytime scrap and yap

29th April (Wednesday) 10am -2pm -$5.00

We have organised a weekly get together for all paper craft enthusiasts. We provide the venue and the use of our workshop machines. Come along, be creative, chat, make friends, and get out of the house! Tea and Coffee are available but you will need to BYO lunch.


Sunday, March 29, 2009

Newsletter #41

29th March 2009

Hello Fellow Flaunters!

It has been a very busy week here at the shop; Jodie, Lysandra and Maureen have been making plans for the future, including planning our next retreat. We hit a minor glitch... the weekend we had hoped to go away on turns out to be the AFL Grand Final weekend! How inconsiderate of the AFL to do that to us. So we are busy sorting out a new date, so stay tuned. Maureen, Little Jodi and Tara attended a trade night for Collections and naughty Maureen has ordered lots of new product from them. The make and takes from the night are on display in the shop to inspire you. Look out for some great classes coming up.

New Stock
In Store Now
Webster’s Pages “Your Life. Beautiful” range
Bo Bunny “U Bug Me!” range
Bo Bunny “Love Shack” range
7 Gypsies “Gypsy Market” range
Prima Flowers – loose
Tim Holtz Mask’s
R W Laser Cuts words
Tim Holts Adage Tickets
We R Memory Makers Leather like albums
Cricut Home Decor Cartridge

Restock
Tim Holtz Crackle paint
Artee A4 papers
Becky Higgins Sketch Books
4x4 Push Pads

Coming Soon
12 x 12 Printblocks Patchwork Albums (Yes they are finally on their way!!!)
12x12 Butterfly Album from Printblocks
WeRMemory Makers – Most Valuable Player Range
Basic Grey – Lime Rickey Range
New Lace
New Buttons
SEI – Bridgeport
Tim Holtz Hitch Fastners



HANDY HINT FOR THE WEEK
Don't take it too seriously!
Scrapbooking is about having fun and making it a memorable event. You could scrapbook with your kids, spouse, friends or family and make it a fun evening, or series of evenings. Just do crazy things with scrapbooking and don't think about stuff too much. Courtesy of www.bestscrapbooktips.com

Jodie’s Challenge for the Fortnight!
Are you up for a challenge? Well this is the place to look. I will be setting a challenge each fortnight. The challenges will also be on the blog as well. So get ready to go....

The Winner of the last Challenge is Lisa Lofthouse..... Lisa wins 10 sheets of Bazzill cardstock. Well done Lisa.
Challenge 4
Complete a layout, card or Off The Page Item using the new BoBunny Bug Me range.
52 PAGES IN A YEAR!!!
Come on ladies, were are you all, we only have a small group taking up this challenge, due to this we are extending the entry date for the month. So if you bring in your first page any day this month we will still count you in the challenge.
Congratulations so far to the following people who have successfully completed their first three weeks of pages: Lisa Goodard, Rhonda Cunnington, and Lisa Lofthouse

Class Schedule
April and May 2009
ADULT CLASSES
*Most materials included.

Ladies we love to please you (no we are not your husband’s!!!) with classes that are interesting and invigorating. Let us know what you would like to see in our classes, when you would like them held and the price you would pay for a class. For every suggestion of a valid class idea we will enter you into a draw to win a free class! So get your thinking caps on, your ideas can be emailed to scrapitflauntit@bigpond.com.au or given in person at the shop

Leonie’s Book of Heritage – Duration 3 hours (1st Saturday of the month)
Join Leonie in her monthly class where she introduces you to her inspiring style. You will learn the tricks to creating your own “Book of Heritage”. Each month a new technique will be introduced. Come in and have a wander around to see some of Leonie’s layouts and other little projects she has worked on.
Saturday 4th April 1pm - $25

Fancy Flowers 101.1 – Duration 3 hours
Leonie shows you how to create your own amazing flowers for that individual touch to your project. You will go home with a layout and card. Don’t forget to bring your lunch or snack.
Sunday 26th April 11am - $30 – limited places (Bring you lunch with you!)

The Cricut Club
Jodie will demonstrate the versatility of the Cricut Machine by exploring a new cartridge each month. Come along and create lovely layouts, OTP'S and invites as well as learn some new handy hints. Don’t forget to bring your lunch or snack.
Sunday 19th April 11am – Cost $25 (bring your lunch!!)

Sisters Acrylic Album – Duration 3 hours
Spend time with Leonie and learn how to make your own Acrylic Album using some of the gorgeous Making Memories Noteworthy Range. Don’t forget to bring your lunch or snack.
Sunday 17th May 11am – Cost $55 (Bring your lunch)


Maureen and Leonie are busy working on class ideas for the kids during the school holidays, so stay tuned.

Still to come
Machine stitching and altered alpha
Fancy Flowers 101.2
Have fun with grunge
8x8 Album in a Day!!
Card Classes
Bo Bunny Bug Me Out Class

The 4 Step Program
That you can tell everyone about!
This course is just a beginning, but what a way to start.
Please phone us for dates as they are run on demand.
If you book in for all 4 steps, at the same time, you will pay only $70. That’s a discount of $10.

Step 1 - Discover Scrapbooking. Duration – 2.5 hours
In this class you will learn how store and organise your photos, what the essential tools are, and the different themes you can scrap. By the end of the class you will have a single page layout and a greater Scrapbooking knowledge.
Step 2 - The Journey Begins. Duration - 2 hours
During this class you will be shown how to effectively use your trimmer, work with chipboard and create a single page layout using 2 patterned papers, brads and computer journaling. You will leave with a single page layout that you can show off with pride.
Step 3 - Map Your Page. Duration - 2 hours
On your single page layout you will work with sketches and page maps. You will also get to use the Big Shot, create pockets, journaling and eyelets.
Step 4 – An Adventure with Embellishments. Duration - 2 hours
The single page layout you create will include how to use rub ons, stamping, ribbons and transparencies!

We would appreciate if class participants could arrive 15 to 30 minutes early to ensure that classes can start on time, as there are some classes that require you to choose your materials. All class durations are an estimate only.

+All classes (excluding The 4 Step Program) and crops require you to bring along a Basic Tool Kit, which consists of a 12” trimmer, scissors, ruler, pencil, eraser, adhesive, pens, cutting mat. +

The Scrap N Yap Zone
Phone us on 9498 0097 to secure your seat. Remember we only have 15 spaces! A crop night is a great time for you and your friends to meet at the shop. You need to bring your own tools, supplies and projects to work on but....... the shop is open if you require anything during the evening. A light supper is provided, along with a door prize and demonstration on the night. You will have a whole table to yourself to work on. If you don’t know anybody, it is a great way to meet fantastic ladies who also scrapbook, card make, paper craft.

Don’t forget to redeem your free crop on your Flaunter Card!

4th April Saturday 6pm till midnight (fully booked!)
18th April Saturday Midday till midnight EXTREME SCRAP N YAP
2nd May Saturday 6pm till midnight

Daytime Scrap N Yap and Card Mania – Wednesdays 10am – 2pm
We have organised a weekly get together for all paper craft enthusiasts. We provide the venue and the use of our workshop machines. Come along, be creative, chat, make friends, and get out of the house! Tea and Coffee are available but you will need to BYO lunch.
*Cost $5.00. 15 places available.

Family Frenzy – (Last Sunday of the Month) 10am – 3pm
Come along to our monthly get together. It is a chance for you to spend quality time with your family completing your projects or albums. Bring your daughters, mothers, sons and even husbands to sit, scrap and relax. You can use our workshop machines, pick our brains (yuk) and have a good time.
*Cost $5.00 per person. 15 places left, bookings are essential.

Junior Scrap N Yaps –Tuesdays, 3.30pm – 5.00pm. (Weekly during the school term)
The idea of the Junior Scrap N Yaps is to give the kids a chance to meet others who like to scrapbook. There will be no formal teaching of techniques but the staff in the shop will supervise the kids and offer help and suggestions. Unfortunately we are unable to have children under the age of 8 unless an adult accompanies them. All the kids need to bring is a basic tool kit** and any project that they want to work on.
Cost $5.00. Bookings are essential.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Only a Mother can share Love with all of her children, yet give each child undivided Love.
Unknown

Check out these sites!
http://www.scrapitflauntit.blogspot.com/
http://www.readysetscrap.com.au/

ALWAYS OF SERVICE…

We have a variety of other services that we offer here at Scrap It - Flaunt It, they include:

LATE NIGHT SHOPPING. 6pm till 9pm, during Scrap N Yaps. Please come to the rear of the building. (THIS Saturday)

GIFT VOUCHERS – A gift voucher is always the perfect solution for any scrapbooker. This allows them to choose exactly what they like.

WISH LISTS – for those with family and friends who don’t know what to buy you! All you have to do is come into the shop and fill out your list, let them know to contact us and we will do the rest!!!

8 WEEK LAY BY – Available to all with only a 10% deposit followed by with regular payments.

CHILDRENS & ADULTS BIRTHDAY PARTIES
– We work with you to plan a project for the attendees. We will supply the teacher, product, lollies on the tables as well as a small gift for the birthday child. You can bring along the party food or cake for after the lesson. Call the shop for more details.

Happy Scrapping,

Lysandra, Maureen, Big Jodie, Amy, Little Jodi and Leonie
The Girls at Scrap It-Flaunt It
Opening Hours
9/49 William St Monday to Saturday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Armadale WA 6112 Sundays and Public Holidays 10am – 4.00pm
08 9498 0097

About US

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Kelmscott, W.A., Australia
Providing a playground of colours, papers and embellishments that will captivate, motivate and inspire the creative and personal needs within us all.