New Products In Store Soon...

Hi Everyone,

Firstly let me introduce myself. My name is Karen and I have now been working here at Seriously Scrapbooks for about 4 months now and it is so nice to work in an industry that you get a great deal of enjoyment from.

I really love meeting all the customers that come in and visit us at the store and chatting with them face to face.

Each week I will be bringing you news about new products or new techniques. I will have challenges for you and we may even throw in a few competitions. So don't forget to check in often to see whats going on here at Seriously Scrapbooks.

I am excited about some of the new products that will be in store soon and there is one in particular that I would like to tell you about today. It is the new Making Memories range of papers and embellishments called Paperie.

Making Memories has done it again with this gorgeous range of papers and matching embellishments and best of all, it comes in Pink and in Blue.

Here are a few of my favourites:-

Poolside - Diecut Lattice

Poolside - Small Floral

Rouge - Artisan Small Floral

Rouge - Large Floral

Aren't they just divine papers. Don't forget to check out the matching accessories which make scrapbooking your layouts a breeze.

Here is a layout with full instructions courtesy of the Making Memories website.

Comfy Cozy

by Maggie Holmes

Items Used

Rub-ons Booklet
Felt Alpha
Glitter Clears
Animal Crackers Epoxy Shapes
Stapler
Paperie Paper - Rouge & Poolside Collection
Paperie Clips
Paperie Blossoms and Buttons
Paperie Trims

How to:
1. Mount photo on Paperie paper and trim. Adhere to background paper.
2. Trim a 4 1/2" x 5 1/2" piece of Paperie paper. Adhere to background paper.
3. Trim a piece of Paperie paper with decorative scissors and staple to page.
4. Mount remaining embellishments and photos on page as shown.
5. Use a pen to outline layout and add journaling.

I hope you will all join me again next week.

Until then.
Karen.

Chipboard Rocks!

It's been far too long between blog posts and I do apologise, but it's a new year and with it brings new enthusiasm for blogging!

Karen is going to bring you the weekly gossip, the scoop on new products and she'll inspire you with challenges and competitions. I'm sure it won't be long before you're hanging our for her contribution every Friday!

In the meantime, I'll get you started with.... chipboard! We stock a wide variety of chipboard titles or graphics that could just be the perfect finishing touch for your project.

You can leave them raw like this:



You can paint or ink them in the perfect colour to compliment your layout. In this layout, Allison has used a white gel pen to outline and highlight the title:



You can even add embossing powder or flocking to the chipboard:



Chipboard need not be limited to titles. Why not use a graphic image as an embellishment. This one has simply been distressed with some ink:



So get creative with some chipboard today....what can you come up with???

Images by Tanyah Payne, Allison Payne & Jodi Dolbel, courtesy of A2Z Scraplets.

News

It's been a little while between posts, so i'll catch you up on what's been happening around here.

Firstly, we have said farewell to Cathy this month. You would know Cathy from her regular weekly posts and her quote of the week.

As they say, one door closes another one opens - and that's where I get to introduce you to our newest team member - Karen. Karen has been scrapping for about 10 years and hosts the Scrapchat forum. She is a passionate scrapper and a very friendly lady who we hope you will pop in and meet soon.

Apart from scrapping and working, I have had a busy month with relo's visiting from Sydney. My Dad turned the big 6-0 a couple of weeks ago and he came for a visit with my mum and brother. We spoilt him with game fishing, teppanyaki at the Marriott, Gold Class cinema tickets and other such fun experiences....just what every Dad deserves right.

I have also been busy chasing Roxi around the place. She has taken off at a mad pace. Unfortunately that means she is into everything and especially loves playing with doors and drawers and chasing our dogs!

All the new Basic Grey ranges have come in this week. There is something for everybody here! I just can't decide which range is my favourite, here's a little taste of the yummy Urban Prairie:





You can check out the whole shebang in the shop or on the Basic Grey website: www.basicgrey.com

"Everything is okay in the end, if it's not ok, then it's not the end."

- Unknown

Photography Workshop

Hi Everyone

My husband and I are celebrating our 11th year Wedding Anniversary tomorrow. 11 years and 2 kids later where has the time gone.... Did you know 11 years is STEEL I think a Pandora Bracelet comes into that, don't you? LOL..

We have an exciting month happening here at Seriously Scrapbooks. Rachael Richter is our special guest this month, she will teaching a Photography Course. WOW
this girl has real talent just amazing work!!!

If you have wanted to learn more about taking photos of the special people in your life then this is the class for you. Rachael will take you through the theory then it's time to play during the practical! You can bring a favourite object to practise with if you like. Weather permitting, we'll also do an outdoor shoot. This class goes for 3 hours and costs $60.

To look at Rachaels work click on link http://www.rachelrichter.blogspot.com/ or for more info on the class you can check out: www.pointshootplay.com.au

This is a class not to be missed and is filling fast. To secure your spot email us on scraps@serioulsyscrapbooks.com.au or call us on 07 55 727277.

Have a fabulous weekend and remember to smile.

Cathy:)

What's New

Hi Everyone

We are back and ready to go!!! We have been busy unpacking all our new goodies for you all to see. Come on into the shop girls, and have a look at what's new.

But of course being the nice girls we are, we will give you all peeks of what is HOT!!

Click on all the links below and you all can see the new:

Jenni Bowlin "Victoria" range (beautiful)

Pink Paislee "Pop Fashion" range (my fav)

Rose Moka "Appel de la Nature" range (funky)

http://www.seriouslyscrapbooks.com.au/whatshot9.htm
http://www.seriouslyscrapbooks.com.au/whatshot13.htm
http://www.seriouslyscrapbooks.com.au/whatshot14.htm
http://www.seriouslyscrapbooks.com.au/whatshot10.htm

A layout from Rose Moka "Appel de la Nature"



A Layout from Jenni Bowlin "Victoria"



Have great weekend and remember to laugh!

Cathy:)

Wednesday Wonderings - 13.08.08 - Part 1

Well I have dropped off the face of the earth for a little while but I am back.

I have recently been thinking about stepping outside my comfort zone so to speak and thinking of trying a new style. I am inspired by so many scrappers out there that it is hard to want to decide which style to try first.

I am particularly inspired by the following people:

Ingvild - http://ingvild-bolme.blogspot.com/
Zarah - http://zarischka2.blogspot.com/
Jolene - http://jolenepienaar.blogspot.com/
Julie - http://julieheard.typepad.com/random_thoughts_ofa_heard/

So my goal this week is to try and scrap a page in similar style to each of these lovely ladies.

I will share the results next week.

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