February Newsletter

Welcome to the February Newsletter. It was great to see everyone at our last workshop after the Christmas break. Everyone looked refreshed and were keen to get into the first card making workshop for 2010.

A very big THANK YOU to Elsona, who treated us to some very yummy cupcakes!!!!! While she indicated they had come from the wrong cupcake shop and weren’t as nice “as the other shops” I didn’t hear anyone complaining. I have to admit, I am some what thankful for the mistake as Elsona has promised to bring the right ones this month…YUM!!!!

Congratulations to Jodie who won the raffle and as a result got to dig in my goody bag for her prize. This was the first time that Jodie had won the raffle and very fitting as she had announced it was her new years resolution to win!!!! Guess you’ll have to think of a new one now.

For those of you who were unable to make the workshop we made the “Romance Cards” using newly released products from Kaszazz.

Card Making Workshop

The next workshop will be held at Jamieson Way Community Centre on Friday the 26th February from 7.30 to 10.30pm. The class will start at 8pm and run for approximately 2 hours. This month we will be making these “glitter cards” using bella papers, stamping and embossing.

For those of you who have not done any card making before, I will take you through the basics and show you step by step how easy it can be!!!

The cost of this workshop will be $20 and will include all materials, a complimentary glass of champagne on arrival, nibbles and tea & coffee, throughout the evening, as well as a Lucky Door prize, which will be drawn on the night.

To book your place, please email me by no later than Monday 22nd February 2010, so I can order enough stock to prepare your kit. Please book early as spaces are limited!!

Click on the link for details on what to bring if you have them.


Don’t panic if you do not have any or all of these things as I will have tools with me on the night. It’ll just help for things to run smoothly if we have some extra bits and pieces to share. Please make sure that all of your items are clearly marked with your name so that everything goes home with you at the end of the night.


As usual, Kaszazz orders can be placed on the night and I will also be offering an extra 10% of you order total to spend on extra goodies.


Future Workshop Dates

All workshops will be held at the Jamieson Way Community Centre so please mark the dates in your diary. You can see all the future dates in the sidebar on the right.


I think that’s enough from me. I look forward to seeing you on the 26th of February.

Happy crafting and bye for now.

Karen

January Newsletter

Happy New Year!!!!!!!! I hope you have been able to take some time for rest and relaxation during the festive season. I know that I have been enjoying the quieter time that January presents with fewer activities to attend and more time just hanging out at home. This time has enable me to spend some time on my craft projects and make up lots of new samples for our workshops in 2010.

Birthday Girls!!!

A very happy birthday to those who celebrated their special day this month. You know who you are! We hope you enjoyed your day and were treated like a princess!

I am planning a birthday club for 2010. If you would like to be part of the club, please send me your birthday date (you don’t have to include the year) and you will receive a little surprise for your birthday!!!!


Card Making Workshop

The next workshop will be held at Jamieson Way Community Centre on Friday the 29th January from 7.30 to 10.30pm. The class will start at 8pm and run for approximately 2 hours. January has seen the release of some new products from Kaszazz and this month we will be making these “Romance Cards”, using stamping and distressing techniques.

For those of you who have not done any card making before, I will take you through the basics and show you step by step how easy it can be!!!

The cost of this workshop will be $20 and will include all materials, a complimentary glass of champagne on arrival, nibbles and tea & coffee, throughout the evening, as well as a Lucky Door prize, which will be drawn on the night.

To book your place, please email me by no later than Sunday 24th January, so I can order enough stock to prepare your kit. Please book early as spaces are limited!!

Click on the link for details on what to bring if you have them
Don’t panic if you do not have any or all of these things as I will have tools with me on the night. It’ll just help for things to run smoothly if we have some extra bits and pieces to share. Please make sure that all of your items are clearly marked with your name so that everything goes home with you at the end of the night.
As usual, Kaszazz orders can be placed on the night and I will also be offering an extra 10% of you order total to spend on extra goodies.

Kaszazz News

January has seen the release of a new catalogue and new products with “Romance” as
the theme. I will have new catalogues available at the workshop and samples of the new products.

2010 Workshop Dates

All workshops will be held at the Jamieson Way Community Centre so please mark the dates in your diary. You can see all the future dates in the sidebar on the right.


I think that’s enough from me. I look forward to seeing you on the 29th of January.

Happy crafting and bye for now.

Karen

August card swap

The idea for the theme for August's card swap was to make a card for men. It always seems difficult to make cards for the men in our lives, but the participants in this month's challenge did really well!

July card swap

The theme for July's card swap was Christmas in July, and once again there were some truly inspiring card designs submitted!

June card swap cards

The theme for June's card swap was Kid's Birthday Cards, and the ideas were all very different and really good! There is one more image to be added in of a really awesome card made by Jan, which has certainly inspired me to try something new!

The July card swap theme was Christmas in July, and we will have photos of them up shortly.

The August card theme is Male cards, always something difficult to come up with!

Our very first craft weekend!

How does a weekend away sound? A weekend where you can craft to your hearts content, eat good food, breathe in fresh country air, and share in some good company without any disturbances?

If all of that sounds good to you, then you are welcome to join us at the inaugural Point Cook Papercraft Retreat. The basic details are:

Date: 6 to 8 November 2009
Where: Upper Plenty Conference Centre
Cost: $160 ($145 with early bird discount - see below for details)

If you are interested in attending we will need to confirm our booking by June 30, and we will require a $20 non refundable deposit by that date.

Where we are going:

The retreat will be held at the Upper Plenty Conference Centre which is located approximately 50 kms from Melbourne in a natural bushland setting. From Point Cook this is a pleasant drive of about an hour. The nearest towns are Whittlesea, Wallan and Kinglake. One of the main reasons why we have chosen this site is due to it's proximity to the recent bushfires, and we see this as an opportunity to give in a very real way in the area that was so badly affected by the Black Saturday bushfires. We have recently been up to view the site, and found it quite moving as we drove through the fire affected areas. It was amazing to see the distinct line where the fires stopped 20 metres away from the buildings at the campsite, and to drive through areas like Kinglake to see the work that is happening to try and rebuild these communities.

The accommodation will be dormitory style but don't worry about having to climb up to the top bunk as we will have room to spread out throughout the campsite. If you have special requirements please let us know as we will endeavour to accommodate your needs. There are also dedicated areas that we will be able to unpack our craft gear and leave it set up for the whole weekend.

All attendees will be supplied with directions on how to reach the campsite. We will also be willing to facilitate car pooling if that is required.

What does the cost include?

The full cost of the weekend is $160. This includes all accommodation, all food, two workshops, plus a goodie bag.

We have heard the food is fantastic, but more importantly you don't have to do any of the work! Once again, if you have special dietary requirements please let us know, and these will be taken into consideration.


Early Bird Offer

If you book and pay in full by September 30, then the early bird discount price that will apply will be $145. Payment will be accepted via cash and EFT. Please contact Karen for the details.

Invite your friends

There is plenty of space, so please feel free to invite your friends if you think they may enjoy this opportunity. We are aiming to have a fun, relaxing, sociable time together.


Watch this space for ongoing updates about the retreat!

May Card Swap cards

The theme for Mays card swap was circles