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Firsty please click on 2009 BLOG ARCHIVE which is located on the righthand side at the top of this webpage to view all the latest updated information. To view 2008 just click on the "Older Posts" which appears at the bottom of this page.

NEXT CRAFT DAY - 13 FEB 2009 "NEW VENUE"

A new venue has been sort since our regular place is now unavailable for us to use for the year. The new venue is BEROWRA SOCCER CLUB off Berowra Waters Road, Berowra - if heading into Berowra just turn right into the driveway directly after the oval and skate ramp (before the roundabout). Thank you to Kristy McMillian for securing this new venue for us - we look forward to the change. Please contact me as soon as you can to confirm if you are able to join us (9am until whenever) and I will fill you in on further details.

KASZAZZ NEW PRODUCT RELEASE

Kaszazz have released some gorgeous new stamps (all unmounted) at really reasonable prices. This particular stamp (Hand Stand) is valued at $12.00. How cute is he! Kaszazz have also released two new scrapbooking designs. Check out the online catalogue for further details. NEXT ORDER: Wednesday 18 February, so if there is anything you would like please let me know by then. Thank you kindly. Credit card payments are preferred where possible.

This Kaszazz price guide may help you to identify prices
whilst viewing the stamps on line via www.kaszazz.com

CHRISTMAS SURPRISE BOX by Marg

This sample was made last year but as I'm on a roll with posting Christmas ideas, I thought I'd put this one forward as well since I'm sure you all have a good collection of Christmas photos by now. An instruction sheet is available via craftymarg@optusnet.com.au or alternatively the complete kit can be purchased from Kaszazz for $9.95 which includes all materials and instructions with full size template (view all surprise boxes available pg 6 Kaszazz Catalogue). Get organised early for next Christmas by making a gift for someone special.
Sample template available + full instruction sheet.

CHRISTMAS LETTER DISPLAY by Robyn

At our last craft day Robyn created a lovely Christmas decoration for her home by painting wooden letters using plain and crackle paint, applying patterned paper with Modge Podge and finishing off with some embellishments to complete this HAPPY CHRISTMAS display. Well done Robyn, another great project to share and inspire.

CHRISTMAS DECORATION by Marg

This is a gift I actually started the year before but ended up finishing on Christmas Eve this year - I've been know to leave things to the last minute! This Christmas decoration has been made using a template purchased from Catchy Crafts at Hornsby. Patterned paper has been applied with Modge Podge (sealer) then embellished with photos, stickers and ribbon. It always feels good to give a handmade gift to someone you love.

ADVENT CALENDAR by Robyn


Robyn created this cool Advent Calendar by decorating and mounting "Elipse" containers to a canvas frame. Each container holds a special surprise ie. lolly. Thanks Robyn for this Original idea.

ANNE'S QUERKY CHRISTMAS CARDS

My good friend Anne, for as long as I have known her, has created querky xmas cards which displays her children and a very clever theme each year. Here is a sample of her latest card along with some other samples of just a few other ones she has created over the years. Always appreciated Anne!
Anne has used the Christmas song "12 Days Of Christmas" by attaching the verse to the front of the card up to where is says THREE.... FRENCH HENS (which includes this photo inside).



CARD SAMPLES by Anne


CHRISTMAS CARD IDEAS

Thank you to all the lovely ladies who's cards appear below - it's great to share ideas. The following cards have been created by a variety of methods including punch art, photos, embossers, patterned papers and stamps. If you have a card idea or scrapbook layout you'd like to share, we'd love to see it - please forward a photo c/- craftymarg@optusnet.com.au and I will post it on this blog.
A relatively simple card using scanned Santa photo by Marg.

Stampin' Up and shadow card by Lianne.
Bazzill & Enchanted layered card by Kay.
Photo card created by Robyn.
Photo card by Rosa.
Embossed card by Gina.
Punch art Christmas wreath created by Marcia.