Scrapbooking Made Simple

Well the March Classes at Arnolds Scrapbooking Store have been released. I have two glimmermisting classes on this month. The first is a technique class where you'll learn the different techniques of glimmermisting and receive two free bottles of glimmermist and the second is a glimmermist canvas project. The newsletter is available here: http://www.scrapbooking-arnolds.net.au/  this has pictures of the projects and a calendar and all associated details.

This is a canvas I made using the beautiful papers from Melissa Frances. I had bits left over from a class I did so I used them to make the flowers and then I used two different papers from the range to create my background. The dot bazzill was also left over from the same class.  I love these sorts of chabby chic projects. I hand stitched a word in the title. (this is so easy to do and a cheaper option for titles). I used left over thickers for the other word in my title (So) and then I hand stitched the banner. I used the banner from the paper (which I cut out and popped up using pop dots) as a template for the other banner which I cut out of a different co-ordinating paper to add more flags to the page than just those on the background paper. I saved on this project by stitching my title, using scraps whereever possible and making my own flowers.

Well this is a very popular class. I am now running it for the third time. So if you missed out on previous two classes it's running again this saturday at 10 am. Contact Arnolds on: 32934390 to book in.

Hi Everyone, A little birdie told me that Australian Scrapbooking Ideas Magazine are looking for submissions to their "Scrap Chat" page right now. So if you have a layout that was inspired by something you read in the magazine, or a new product you bought.... or if you have scraplifted a page send them a photo and an email explaining how your were inspired to: tina.horton@practicalpublishing.com.au

I had another wonderful class on Saturday.  A new group of wonderful ladies joined me to learn how to handmake three different kinds of flowers and how to use glimmermist with a stencil to create the blue and purple canvas I did of child number 2. Daughter no 1.    One of the things I love about my job is meeting such wonderful people and teaching them something new. I'm so glad I applied for this job.  The team at Arnolds Scrapbooking store are a wonderful supportive team. Without their encouragement and support I never would of done some of the other projects I have in the wind at the moment. (Will release those details when it's time.)  Plus I am doubly blessed because I never would of applied for this job except for all the texts I received from people I know telling me about the ad in the paper and telling me to do it. So thank you wonderful friends. This week sees more technique classes learning how to handmake your own flowers and how to alt...

    These are some more "handbags" I made for my girlfriend. I did an address book, a notebook and a post-it-note book bag for carrying in your purse. I used premade notebooks and just covered them with paper and cardboard with a few pearls to set it off nicely. I love these kinds of rojects as they are quick and easy but they look really affective.

This is a recipe book that I made for a girlfriend of mine. She has written a recipe book which she sells on ebay (it's a gluten free, fructose free specialty recipe book) and I thought it might be nice for her to have somewhere to write all of her recipe's. I love the idea of using a handbag as she only ever has one handbag at a time (unlike me who when to the Zellows carpark sale last year and bought 6 handbags for $26 LOL) so she now has a few.... I also made here a notebook, address book and post-it note book all in the shape of handbags... I mainly used paint to alter the handbag as it would of been a nightmare to try and cut in around the handles and locks etc. (With these cardboard bags alot of the time the locks don't come off like they do with larger items which simply screw into place.) I then used these gorgeous papers from BoBunny to complete the bag and small ring binder book I made for the inside to hold all the info. There are only two categories of reci...

Well it's that time of year again. There's a SHOW in town.... I might actually be tempted to go to this one. Karen (Owner of Arnolds Scrapbooking Store) came back from CHA and showed me all the exciting new treasures she's ordered but I'd really like to see what specials all the stores are doing to make way for the new CHA stock. Karen and of course the lovely Robin will be at the show this weekend. I have a class to teach on Saturday but may pop out on Sunday so I'll see you there. Pop by the Arnolds stand and ask for me. INFO: Date: 17-19 February, 2012 Opening times: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Location: RNA Showgrounds, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland Admission: $10, $8 Concession Children aged less than 14 and committed husbands: FREE

Hey everyone, For those of you who have followed me for a long time you will know I don't buy many magazines. You'll also know that my favourite magazine to buy was an english publication because of all the free stuff you got with your magazine.... Well you'll be pleased to know there is an Australian Magazine now that has taken first place in my preferred to buy list. It's called Australian Scrapbooking Ideas Magazine. I love it because when you buy the magazine you get either some free papers, or stamps or some other totally cool freebie with your magazine. The other thing I love is the magazine is filled with layouts and a list of materials on those layouts and then instructions on how to create the layout. Which I think is really cool as it gives you step by step how you can recreate it.... PLUS and here's a really big bonus it's not overflowing with Ads like alot of the magazines are now.  Don't get me wrong I like a few ads for new products etc bu...

In this class you'll learn how to make the chipboard shape look like lace... How to make the gorgeous flower with lace trim and how to decorate chipboard in a variety of ways. Using paint and ink I'll show you how to make chipboard look like real metal. You can book into these classes if you're in the Rothwell region by phoning Arnolds Scrapbooking Store on: 32934390

Hi Everyone, here is a class I am teaching at Arnolds this month. In this class you will learn how to make these embellishments.  You'll also learn how to create this faux copper verdigri paint tecnique and how to make the flowers and finally how to make a piece of plain cream cardstock look like a piece of lace.

Free Scrapbooking Ideas ...: Teaching Post at Arnolds Scrapbooking and Craft Supplies at Rothwell QLD Australia

Well it's been pretty hectic around here craft wise lately.  My teaching post at Arnolds Scrapbooking Store has me creating things and preparing for classes. I'm really enjoying it. I have had some fantastic students who are pushing me in new creative directions which I love!  There is also a new creative outlet for me which I'll tell you more about when it's close to the time..... surfice to say I'm as happy as a pig in mud! And then of course there's my never ending wall of canvas (will get you a photo of this soon I promise! LOL) and all the presents I make for people.... So very busy, hence the lack of posting here..... Anyway this weekend my son attended the birthday party of a friend of his and I made this card for the party. front of the card. inside of the card with room for a gift card. close up of the stamped coloured image. Sorry it's a little blurry. I was in a hurry as we were literally heading straight out the door so I didn't...

I had an email from one of my readers who lives in a place with no scrapbook stores..... I know a few of your are hyperventalating right now at the scary thought of it.. LOL But I thought I'd share my answer for others who maybe live somewhere devoid of scrapbooking havens. I work at a local scrapbook store called Arnolds Scrapbooking but unfortunately they don't have an online shop for you. So as to the question of where to get supplies....... I'd have a look at who sells to you online. EBAY is a great resource for this as you can search based on selling to your area. As you'll then be incuring postage it would be in your best interest to buy in bulk so you only have the one lot of postage. I have bought some beautiful embellishments from china (cameo's and cabouchons? these are little resin flowers). I'd also suggest you check out some of my online videos. There's one there on how to make flowers out of tissue paper and an older one on how to make pap...