What a Weekend

Well, what a wonderful weekend we have just had. Thank you ladies for all your lovely chats, and it so nice to get to know everyone better.

So, we are now down to business for our next Retreat, the details are........

Friday to Monday, 23rd to 26th April. Please note Monday is a Public Holiday. YAY.
$375 for 3 nights accomodation, all meals, including dinner on Friday, plus 4 great workshops.
We are now taking bookings, please call us at the shop (3378 7257) to reserve your space.

The payments must be made as follows
$50 at time of booking
Minimum $200 to be received by 1st January, total of $375 to be received by 1st April.

Thanks everyone
Leisa

Hi everyone,

Only 3 sleeps to go!!!

Here are all the details for our workshops. Just drop us a line if you need any further information.

Prima Layout – Classic layout featuring a beautiful array of Prima flowers, bling and papers.

Requirements

Glue Dots

Circle Cutter

Ink/Glimmer Mist
Photo required – 6” x 4” or 7” x 5” Portrait photo

Can Be Shared – but please bring if available

Martha Stewart Border Punch – Doily Lace

American Crafts Album – 12 x 12 Album with a funky collection! You will receive a 12 x 12 album along with enough product to create 5 double page layouts.

Requirements

Scissors/Shape Cutter
Brown Journal Pen
White Gel Pen
Mounting Tape
Photos required
Layout One – Two 4 x 6 Landscape – one 6 x 8 landscape
Layout Two – One 4 x 6 portrait – two 4 x 6 (to be cropped) – one 5 x 7 landscape – one 5 x 7 portrait
Layout Three – One 6 x 8 portrait – one 4 x 6 portrait – two 4 x 6 (to be cropped)
Layout Four – Three 4 x 6 landscape – two 5 x 7 portrait
Layout Five – One 6 x 8 portrait – two 4 x 6 landscape

Can Be Shared – but please bring if available

EK Success Border Punch – Binding Edge
Fiskars Border Punch – Apron Lace

Christmas Card Class – Using the wonderful Spellbinders, these Christmas cards are sure to delight!

Requirements

Blender Pen
Foam Tape
Xyron 150 – or something similar for attaching ribbon
Scrap paper – computer paper is sufficient
Black Stazon Ink
Stamp Cleaner (stamp scrubber, baby wipes etc)

Can Be Shared – but please bring if available

Die cutting machine – Cuttlebug, Big Shot, Wizard
Spellbinders – Large Circle Scallop, Large Circle, Small Circle, Labels 3, Labels 4, Renaissance Hearts Pendant
Heat Gun
Martha Stewart Border Punch – Embossed Zig Zag
EK Success Border Punch – Dotted Wave
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Snowflakes
Sizzix Texturz Plate – Christmas No. 10
Tombow Pens – Red 847, Green 192, Yellow 991, Fawn 992
Liquid Appliqué

Websters Pages Calendar

This particular project lends itself for an abundance of small embellishments. We will be supplying a collection of different ribbons and flowers, however if you choose to there will be additional items to be purchased at the retreat if you desire.

Requirements

Mounting tape
Glue Dots
Liquid Glue
Paint and brush
Ink Daubers

Can Be Shared – but please bring if available

Any Border Punches – EK Success, Martha Stewart, Fiskars
Metallic Inks or paint of your choice to colour letters

See you on Thursday!

Kerri

Hello Everyone

Just a quick note to let everyone know that Dinner is definitely on, on Thursday. It will be at 6.00pm

If you have let us know that you would like dinner, please give us a call on 3378 7257 for payment please.

Otherwise ladies, I can still take more bookings if you would like dinner on Thursday evening the cost is $15.00.

Arrival time for those ladies having dinner can be anytime from 5.00pm, and arrival time for those not having dinner will be from 6.30pm.

Full timetable, plus photos of classes and photo requirements will be coming shortly. Stay tuned.

Thanks everyone
Leisa

Urgent

Hi again

Sorry to trouble you ladies, but I urgently need to know if we are going to get 20 for dinner on Thursday evening. Some of you have already let me know, but could I please trouble you, to contact us at the shop, with either a yes or no, if you haven't already done so.

Thanks heaps
Leisa

Some Class Info

Hi Everyone

I hope you are all well. I know that many of you just can't wait to get some class info, so here is what I can tell you so far.

1. Yes we are having an Album class again. This time the album is 12x12 plus you will receive a kit full of papers and embellishments. I can't tell you how many photos you will need yet, but I would recommend if you start thinking about a theme. The shop example is going to be "2009 - What a great year". We are trying to make everything as neutral as possible, but there may be "girlie" type papers in the kit. So put your thinking caps on, and start thinking themes. We hope to have at least 6 Double Layouts done as an example.

2. Because we loved it so much last time, we are having another class with products from Prima. I won't say too much more, but imagine Flowers, Flowers, and more Flowers. A portrait 5x7 or 6x4 photo would work for this layout. Check out the sneak peak of the top of this post.

3. Our 3rd workshop, is an "Off the Page" and it will be a calendar. I know you will love this, we have been planning this one for ages. No photos will be needed for this workshop.

4. And 4th but not least is Kathy's cards. I have seen them in the flesh, and they are truly beautiful.

Well thats all for now, more soon

Leisa

Challenge Kits

Hi Everyone

Can you believe just 23 more sleeps, wow how close is that.

First of all could I please just remind everyone, that at least $300 needs to now have been paid. The remainder $50 is due no later than 1st October, thanks everyone.

Well the good news is, that I have just gone and ordered the Challenge Kits, yay.

Normally I don't give any clues as to what will be in the kits, but this year there will be a few twists, so I thought I would be kind and give some clues.

The kits will cost $50, but will be worth approx $80 retail. And the theme is "Christmas", and one of the challenges we will be asking you to make some cards.

Ok no more clues. The kits are strictly a limited number only and we will not be available for purchase at the retreat. And they must be prepaid. Sorry, first in, first served. Call me now (3378 7257) if you would like one. Even email if you don't want one, then we don't have to hassle you. Thanks everyone.

And finally please please please, let me know if you want a massage, and also if you want dinner on Thursday night, otherwise if not, arrival time is 7.00pm.

Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take Care
Leisa

Hello Everyone,

Our October Retreat at Brookfield is nearly upon us, so here are some details about the weekend!

Dates - Thursday 8th October – Sunday 11th October, 2009

Address - Brookfield QCCC, 179 Gold Creek Road, Brookfield, QLD, 4069. Click on this link for further information about the address of the conference centre: -www.qccc.com.au/pageContent.aspx?id=61

Payment – Please note that $300 in total should be paid by 1st September and the $50 balance by 1st October.

Sleeping Arrangements - You are required to bring our own linen – this includes towels, washers, bath mat, pillow, sheets, blankets/sleeping bags. Alternatively, you can hire linen from the venue at an additional charge. Please let us know if you require linen to be hired.

Meals – All meals (from supper Thursday to lunch on Sunday) are included over the course of the Retreat. Special Dietary Requirements – Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements so that we can notify the venue.

Dinner Thursday Evening – Dinner will be available, however we do need 20 people for this to happen. The cost will be an additional $15.00. Please give us a call at the shop (3378 7257) or email us on info@scrapbookcity.com.au if you would like dinner on Thursday evening, it would be around 6.00pm.

Downtime – There will be some downtime during the Retreat. For those who have not been to a Retreat before, now is the time for you to tackle some of the projects that you have been meaning to get around to! Bring these along to work on in between the Workshops. If you are arriving on Thursday, you will be able to work on your own projects in the evening and then again on Friday prior to the first Workshop. Don't forget to bring your self healing mat, any tools and adhesives that you might need over the weekend and any projects you would like to work on.

Mini Shop - As we have previously done so, we will once again have a Mini Shop at the Retreat. We will have the basic products here, but we also have the option of ducking back to the shop should you have any special requests.

Please keep checking the blog from now on for regular updates on the Retreat.

If there is any further information that you require, please do not hesitate to contact us at the shop. We are looking forward to having another fantastic weekend!!

Leisa and Kerri