After Christmas Cheers.....

Goodness we have nearly hit the end of 2011.  Christmas is over and surely we must have lots of photos to scrap.  Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with and loading into the galley.

We say goodbye to Wendy Carter as a member of The Design Team.  Wendy has been a tremendous help to all of us over the years, but Wendy is just so busy these days and feels her input is just not enough, so this will free up her time to continue with what she loves best.  We all thank Wendy for all her help and will still see her in the gallery and on Facebook

This brings me to the next call


Scrappy Kapers are now looking for more Design Team Members:

Criteria will be:

a) Complete a project each month with products supplied and upload to gallery
b) Able to participate on forum and invite friends along to join in
c) Facebook presence on Scrappy Kapers link

Time to time you maybe asked to send your completed projects back to Scrappy Kapers for display but they will be returned.

What will you get out of this?
Answer: Free products, discount for purchasing from website and the chance to showcase your work throughout the world.  Scrappy Kapers have a huge customer base all over the world.  We freight anywhere.

If you would like to join our Team, please email 1 layout, 1 card and 1 OTP to email below and mark as application.  Entries close last day in January 2012

More information is available by sending an email to info@scrappykapers.com

Lots of new releases will be hitting our shores very soon.  I have had previews of some of the new releases, oh they are fantastic.

Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine Giveaways

You should check out this site  There are some amazing giveaways for 16 days of christmas.  Leave a comment under each day to into the random draw for prizes.

This really is a fantastic magazine, subscriptions are available

Day 1 of 12 Tags of Christmas

I am telling myself to get into the spirit of Christmas, even though I will be away, I need to add some Christmas Spirit around the shops and home and where better to start than Tim Holtz' 12 Tags of Christmas.  Tag 1 below

Where Has The Time Gone.................

WOW, we have already hit the 1st day of December 2011. We have 24 days left before Christmas is here, and that means busy times for us all.

Scrappy Kapers has opened the new store in Dalwallinu officially on Monday 28th November.  Lots of new products for the scrappers in Dalwallinu.  The store is being managed by Karen and I will pop in every now and again for restocking and to say hello to everyone.

For all Tim Holtz fans, today is the beginning of 12 Tags of Christmas.  This is Tim's 5th year of doing these and they really are fun to make.  Check the link here .

Tim Holtz Storage Arrivals

Oh boy, Tim certainly knows how to pull our strings, new releases in Storage have arrived instore and selling so fast, along with the Winter Limited Edition of Distress Inks

REALLY EXCITING NEWS

This page has been very neglected and I do apologise, but after reading all the news you certainly will understand.

Firstly Gerry van Gent from the Netherlands will be in Perth and Darwin for workshops in 28th and 29th April 2012.  Gerry is famous for all her fabulous layouts from Webster's Pages, Manor House Creations and many more.  You can check out her blogspot here.

Next hot news is Anna Dąbrowska – Pękocka  (Finnabar) from Poland, is also joining us in Perth and Darwin at this time.  You may check Finn's blogspot here.

This is just so exciting and more information will be available as all the final details are sorted out with the costings and accomodation if required and buses for those travelling from inland areas.

STAY TUNED or add yourself to Scrappy Kapers Facebook Page or register online for Newsletter on the website

To register your interest and obtain more information please email Scrappy Kapers

7 Dots Studio coming to this store

2 new ranges from 7 Dots Studio will soon be hitting Western Australian shores.  They have released to ranges and am really excited about receiving these.

Spread the word

Sneak Peak of Prima Class 2 November 2011 in Cunderdin

Trinkets and Treasures Interactive Wall Art taught by Trisha Ladoucher.

Trisha believes that lumps and bumps are a good thing and after participating in this class featuring the stunning beautiful “Romantique” Collection from Prima, you will agree too!  Trisha is notorious for incorporating a plethora of layers, texture, dimension and detail onto each and every project that she creates.  This layout is no exception.  She loves as many luscious layers and interactive components as possible and will guide you through the steps in creating a layout that is full of surprises, perfect for housing many of your precious trinkets and treasures!  Full of flips, flaps, pockets and tags and finished off with the absolutely gorgeous embellishments Prima is known for, this is one layout you will not be tucking away in an album anytime soon.  It demands to be touched and is guaranteed to have the “WOW” factor we scrapbookers are intrigued by, so much so that you will more than likely want to frame this layout and proudly display it on the most coveted wall space in your home to enjoy each and everyday!

Cut off date for bookings of this class will be September 30th and payment must be made by this date. You may book your place by ordering online at www.scrappykapers.com or  visiting the shop in Cunderdin. Once you have booked an email of requirements will be sent to you

 

Where Do I Start?

The Retreat at 'The Prev' in Kellerberrin was a huge success.  Thankyou so much Rae for coming down to us from Darwin.  We must do this again. Below is just a taste of what we all made.

 

Mini Door Album

AUTHENTIQUE PAPER: pretty little things

AUTHENTIQUE PAPER: pretty little things: in honor of trips and summer time, i created a suitcase full of memories with authentique paper's "journey" collection.

to start, i to...

Bo Bunny Collection of Et Cetera and Welcome Home

Both these collections have arrived and instore ready for ordering.

See below for pictures..........

Prima: August Prima Pick and Palette!

Prima: August Prima Pick and Palette!

Check out this everyone.  A chance to win.
Click on above link to see more........

Manorhouse Creations

Manorhouse Creations is a brand new Australian Company.

I am so pleased that I am able to stock this brand and their papers and flowers are just gorgeous.  Please check out the online shop  for more of their products.  Below is just a hint of what is ready for purchasing.

Enjoy

Kim

New Company has hit our Australian Shores

I am very happy to announce that I am now stocking a new range of papers from Pion Designs in Sweden.  All the papers are of highest quality and doublesided, fantastically priced too.

You are very welcome to check out their blog

Pion Designs

2 lines called Studio of Memories and Fairytale of Spring are now online and ready for ordering

Stock Arrival

All 3 Ring Albums are now back in stock with lower prices.

Tombow Multi and Aqua Glue

Pritt 90g All Purpose Glue

Prima Flowers

At long last I have received a huge shipment of Prima Flowers and they are now online and ready for placing your orders.

Trinkets have arrived

Scrapbooking Weekend August 19th till 21st August 2011

The next scrapbooking retreat will be held the weekend of 19th August 2011 at The Prev in Kellerberrin.  This is a great place to run away and have some time playing with what you love most.

We are so lucky that Rae Cooper from Scrap Matrix in Darwin will be attending this weekend  and teaching us all some wonderful new projects.  You can check out her website www.scrapmatrix.com.au and blog and just see what wonderful work Rae creates.

Your accommodation and meals are included in this fun packed weekend.

All information about this and what is happening will be out in a newsletter this week or you may email me info@scrappykapers.com .

{behind the pages.}: Today's the day! It's BasicGrey's 2011 Summer Release!

{behind the pages.}: Today's the day! It's BasicGrey's 2011 Summer Release!

Graphic 45 Once Upon A Springtime and Magic of Oz

Once Upon A Springtime is back instore and ready for ordering.  The previous two shipments of this stock sold so quickly but everyone is in luck again now.

Magic of Oz has arrived and is now ready for ordering.  This range of papers should sell out quickly especially all those people who have been to see the Musical Wicked.  Have a look at this wonderful range of papers and embellishments

Scrappy Kapers Gallery

The Gallery for the website is now live.  I apologise to everyone but when I changed over the previous website to the NEW LOOK website, I lost all the previous data.

I have some exciting news that will happening very soon.  Don't forget to suscribe to the feed of any new posts on the blog.

Autumn Escape in Taupo April 2011

Autumn Escape New Zealand 2011

Autumn Escape was held in Taupo New Zealand from 15 April till 17th April 2011.
Three of us girls met up in Auckland and had a few days site seeing in Auckland. I was the delegated driver. After picking up the hire car, Ford Focus and it really was a small car, not intermediate as booked. We laughed and being scrappers and shoppers, we thought we can do this!!!

Rae from Scrapmatrix in Darwin Northern Territory loves antique shops, as do I, so 1st port of call enroute to hotel was antique shops. Rae was successful in finding some goodies, Wendy Carter, not her scene, as for me, well, what I liked and was taking a good look at was this lovely old book, with beautiful writing inside dating to the 1700’s. Reminder to oneself, ’check where counters are situated in these places’, hence I was quickly told off for being behind a counter and this book ’WAS NOT FOR SALE OR TOUCHING’. For those of you that have been in this type of shop, they are always cluttered. I couldn’t see any counter at all. We left the shop in disgust.

We made our way back to our hotel, thankyou Wendy for organising this, The Crown Plaza, very nice. We just chilled out and had a few drinks before meeting another friend of Wendy’s for dinner. Lovely meal too and company was excellent.

Next day, off we treked investigating some scrapbooking shops. Not many left in New Zealand now, as we found out. One shop we went to, were so friendly. Thankyou Scottie Crafts, you made us most welcome. That evening, it was off to dinner, but near our hotel was the reverse chair bungy jump. Wendy made us do it, we were all laughing so much, but Rae was nearly hyperventilating. We loved it.

Thursday, it was time to hit the road and head to Taupo. Ok our luggage fitted just. First stop was Rotorua, Rae had never been to New Zealand, so we had to do some sightseeing along the way. Hell’s Gate it was, but how about Zorbing girls. I pulled into the area but certainly no way were Wendy and rae going to participate but we did take photos. I really needed my bathers for this adventure so I did a miss this trip but next time definitely. The scenery was exquisite enroute and a few photo stops were made. I didn’t go on the walk through Hell’s Gate, the sulphur gives me migraines, so I was happy waiting for Wendy & Rae to check the place out. From here it definitely was Taupo. The address we had, wasn’t much other than State Highway One Taupo. "It’s ok girls, I will find it" Hence now, problem solved drove straight into the Resort. ’WOW’ was heard from the three of us. We checked in and was certainly excited by this point.

After unpacking our bags, we thought it was time to meet up in the bar, where else, you may ask!!! Excitement is mounting. OMG into the bar came Nic Howard, Becky Fleck, Rachel Tucker, Lucy Vanderloos and the TA’s. I’m sorry Nic, I couldn’t resist picking you up, you are so little and we really were there to see you after all. The look on Becky’s face was priceless, what are these women doing!! Introductions all round and we sat and enjoyed a few drinks and some really lovely food. The Barman was such a good sport, and for those that know me, I just can’t help myself when i see a tall, young man and love to flirt somewhat.

Friday. The retreat starts today, so up early to have breakfast and get our tools and off we head to the conference area. Women were already lined up, totes, bags etc etc. Yes, excitement was mounting again. The door opened and all 130 women filed into the room looking for our tables. The main room was so well decorated, layouts and off the page items were displayed all over the room. It really was beautiful. It was now real business. Lessons were starting at 11am. Some women chose to attend the classes, others remained and scrapped.

Saturday. We were all up and rearing to go again, classes were beginning at 8.30am. Yes, we had a full on weekend, that was why we were there.

Sunday. The Retreat was finishing about 2pm, but there were a couple of classes in the morning so majority of women just scrapped and laughed and shopped of cause.

The three of us had decided to stay and extra night at the resort, and relax before our drive back to Auckland, and we were trying to prolong packing the car, because yes, we did find time to shop, but it was all the packs from our classes and the welcome box, we had to get in the suitcases too.
The back seat of the car

In all the weekend was fabulous and certainly will be returning next year.  I will include more photos below:

Just a few of the Tutors

Nic Howard & Lucy Vanderloos
      Rachel Tucker             Lianne Gray

The Lolly Bar                       The Prize Table
                  

The Main Scrapping Room