It’s time for the Hornsby Craft Fair again!!

Ok I know I have been planning this for ages and was really looking forward to going….but I have a HUGE headache just thinking about it.  I WILL be there!!

But with us moving to Hornsby Heights in 2 weeks I haven’t organised my craft things as well as I should have.   Which will mean finally I will have a craft area to teach and showcase all my goodies!!

So come along and bag a bargain there will be heaps of things on SALE!!

1. All patterned Papers $1.00 each

2. All Unity Stamp Sets $30.00 or below

3. All single stamps $7.50

4. Sketch Copic Markers $9.00

Cheap!!  Cheap!! Cheap!!

I ‘ll  see you there!!

Hornsby Craft Fair

Inside the Hornsby RSL Club

1pm till 8pm

Back 40 Scrapbooking Kit – Inspirations

Ok I haven’t actually used my kit yet, but wanted to get some ideas and I was blown away by some of the amazing pages that have started to appear.  Hope this inspires you too!!!

Here are some of my favourites:

I wonder by Stephanie Howell

http://stephaniehowell.typepad.com/

Steph’s page has a vintage feel, perfect for showcasing this timeless photo of her two girls. The detail of the monograms on the butterflies is the perfect finishing touch.

friends by Kelly Noel

http://kellynoel.typepad.com/

This happy layout is full of perfect details – from the layered accents to the decorative borders.

Tips and Tricks for Studio Calico’s Free Range Add On

Here is a layout Kimberly Neddo from Studio Calico made using this months add on kit – Free Range.

Using the Free Range Add on… and more colour papers available on request.
I picked out the colors and background paper that I wanted to use. I used my Tim Holtz ruler and a pencil to draw even lines spaced an inch apart. Then I simply stamped across each line with this color ink
After the ink was dry, I used my white eraser to take erase the penciled lines

For the outside borders, I used different patterned paper from the kit with different techniques. I used one of my border edge punch, and the fun lace tape that is in the kit. I also love to wet down my papers to get them to mold how I would like them to when they dry, so I did that along the edge to show a little smidge of the patterned paper on the backside.

For the Flowers, I punched out circles using 3 different size circle punches starting with the 3 inch punch. Then I wet the paper to crinkle them up and stack them together. To finish off the flowers, I used the cute chipboard accent flowers with some jute to tie it all in together.

Thanks Kimberly for the beautiful layout that is sure to inspire.  Have fun

Love

Joanna

Studio Calico – Back 40 Scrapbooking Kit has arrived and ready to ship!!

The wait is over Studio Calico’s Back 40 scrapbooking kit is ready and available.  It’s packed with so much of the latest products your bound to want more.  If your a butterfly freak like me (smiles) ,those vellum butterflies are so so adorable you’ll want more of them for sure.

Features:

Take a walk down to the BACK 40 where you’ll find nature-inspired papers, embellishments and more, perfectly suited for fall. We’ve even thrown in an exclusive ruler stamp, perfect for back-to-school pages and whatever your creative mind conjures up.

Don’t forget these shop items:
Togetherness Ready-Set-Chip (Cosmo Cricket)
Max Font Stamps (American Crafts)
Small Receipt Holder (7gypsies)

Coordinates with the following:
Mists: Cornflower, Avocado, Buttermilk, Cream, Brown, Bronze, Plum
Ink: Rusty Hinge, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Chipped Sapphire, Spun Sugar, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain, Victorian Velvet, Crushed Olive, Pumice Stone, Scattered Straw, Antique Linen
Paint: Sable Brown, Traditional Tan, Yellow Pastel, Painterly Pink

complete kit contents:

Cardstock:
Coffee (American Crafts)
Vanilla (American Crafts)
Kraft (American Crafts)
Lily Pad (Bazzill)
Gulf (Bazzil)

Patterned Paper:
Pinwheels (Cosmo Cricket)
Making Plans (Cosmo Cricket)
Family Tree Die Cut(Jenni Bowlin)
Free Spirit (Sassafras)
Affection (Sassafras)
Pocahontas & Me (Sassafras)
Couturier (Studio Calico)
Down to Earth (Studio Calico)

Embellishments:
Glitter Alpha – Chartreuse (Sassafras)
Fairy Tales Chipboard Alpha (Cosmo Cricket)
Ornate Tags Mini Chipboard (Maya Road)
Indie Girl Banner Stickers (Sassafras)
Family Tree Journaling Cards (Jenni Bowlin)
Vellum Butterflies – Brown (Jenni Bowlin)
Border Stamp – Harper’s Ruler (Studio Calico)

Quick Update

Hi All,

I have been very very busy.  I attended Paperific for the first time.  Got lots of useful tips and tricks as well meant so good ol Aussie companies stocking some really cool things.  I am definitely going to order some.

I also completed my copic certification… yes it’s official I am a copic certified!! whoo hooo!!

There was so much information to take it, but best tip if you are starting out and have a hard time understanding light source, get  a piece of acetate and draw in the sun and the direction it hits on you stamped image.  Awesome it certainly helped me.

Now if you haven’t tried airbrushing with copics — YOU NEED TO it is awesome and it also saves your ink to colour large areas and not saturate but gives a nice even flow!!

Last but not least the Studio Calico Scrapbooking kit is due to arrive by the end of the week.  This kit is sooooooooo beautiful you will love it.  I will post more images of the kit in the next day or so.  But in the mean time check out the sneak peek in the store!

I have heaps more product to load and the I-rock is due any day now….yippeee finally!!

Have a great day and will keep you posted!!

Subscribe to the Scrapbooking Kit by Studio Calico and Save

I lot of fellow scrapbookers have been asking about a scrapbooking kit.  Well you asked for it and here it is.  These kits and its add ons will be available from September.  Each month the Studio Calico team put together an amazing scrapbook kit filled  neutral + colored cardstock, patterned papers from multiple manufacturers, at least one alphabet, journaling aid(s), variety of embellishments which may include vintage items, stamps, ribbon, chipboard, and more!

Here is a sneak a peek at September kit and add ons:

September’s kit and add-ons will be available for purchase at 12:00am EST, August 28. Become a subscriber and not only can you shop early you will SAVE!!  For subscribers your kit can be ordered at anytime and will be mailed out on the 27th August.

Each month, Studio Calico combines the latest scrapbooking products with unique finds from a variety of sources while staying true to the basics. You’ll find kits filled with products from a variety of manufacturers, coordinated for ease-of-use by both the advanced and novice scrapbooker.

For pricing and on how to subscribe click here.