GOOD FUN HAD BY ALL

More craft ideas can be seen by clicking on the Archive "2008" link on the top righthand side of this webpage or at the bottom under "Old Posts".

Here are just a few of the girls that attended yesterday's / last night's craft marathon but a special thank you to all that came to attend or either visited - it was great to see so many happy faces. Once again a good time was had by all and another extremely late session. Lots of samples of items created have been posted below. ENJOY! If you have anything you'd like to add, please email to the below email address.

Just a little reminder that I am sending in a craft order to Kaszazz on Wednesday (29 Oct by 6pm), please ensure that all orders are emailed /- craftymarg@optusnet.com.au as soon as you can and I will then forward a confirmation of your order back to you.

The next Craft Marathon is due approximately the second week in February and will be confirmed early next year. Thank you to all who have attended over the last 3 years, I look forward to doing it all again next year. Cheers Marg

OFF THE PAGE

Marcia made this lovely "J" for her sister where she is going to write a message on the back. Well done, I look forward to seeing more of your crafty work!

The second photo here is of decorative letters attached to a canvas to be hung in my son's bedroom. The papers used are from the new "All Boys" scrapbooking range from Kaszazz.

Both items were made by:

• Painting around the edges of the timber letters (and back of Marcia's).
• Mod Podge is applied to the letters and scrapbook paper attached.
• Once dry, edges are trimmed with a craft knife and sanded.
• Apply another coat of Mod Podge to the top side to seal and protect.
• Embellishments are then added to decorate.

CARDS CREATED BY GINA

Some of these lovely cards Gina has created by using a Cuttlebug embossing template or used embossed paper, she also painted the cupcake with real paints which give it a lovely finish. Well done Gina, they look fantastic.

EMBOSSED CARD BY MARCIA

CARDS FOR THE BOYS By Marg

Cards created by using off cuts,background stamps, ribbon and gem stones - who said boys can't have a bit of bling. Gotta love those turtles - hey girls!!! (in joke)

Robyn decorated letters purchased from Home Biz in Berowra ($2 each) to create this Christmas display for her home. A more detailed photo to be posted asap - I'm sure the girls that attended last night would be interested to see what Robyn did with her display when she got home. Thanks Robyn for this photo.

MARG'S CRAFT MARATHON DAY - 24 Oct 2008

Hopefully everyone booked into the last Craft Marathon Day for this year are busy getting projects and craft equipment ready for another fun filled craft session. Please don't forget to bring along all your essential tools and craft items on Friday 24 October 2008. A tablecloth or large pad to work on will give you a nice clean working surface - please note that tables are provided. Don't forget your lunch/dinner/happy hour and of course a mug for a cuppa. Coffee, tea and milk are all provided. Venue is the same: OLD BEROWRA DISTRICT HALL from 9am until whenever. I look forward to seeing you all there. Please don't hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or would like to attend c/- craftymarg@optusnet.com.au

OFF THE PAGE PROJECTS

Many people have shown an interest in wooden projects and are keen to learn how to apply scrapbooking paper to wooden letters, numbers or booklets, even chipboard pieces and alphabets. This Friday at our craft day I will show you how to create these interesting pieces. What you will need to complete a project is:

• MOD PODGE (waterbase sealer)
• WOODEN LETTER/s, NUMBER/s OR BOOKLET
• PAINT BRUSH OR SPONGE TO APPLY SEALER
• PRINTED SCRAPBOOK PAPER TO DECORATE
• RUB ONS
• EMBELLISHMENTS ie. ribbon, gems, flowers
• PENCIL AND SCISSORS
• SANDPAPER
• SHARP BLADE/CUTTING KNIFE
• CUTTING MAT
  

You should be able to purchase Mod Podge from either Spotlight, Riot or Catchy Crafts at Hornsby. Mod Podge is a waterbased sealer, glue and finish for all surfaces. You may wish to paint your item with a complimentary colour prior to applying the printed paper - this could be done on the day or prior.

KASZAZZ ORDER DEADLINE WED 29 OCT 2008

A lovely new Kaszazz catalogue & project book has just been released and express posted so I can show the girls at our Craft Marathon Day this Friday - extra copies can be ordered for $2.95 when I place my next order (29 Oct). If you are not booked in but would like to visit on the day (24 Oct), please feel free to pop in but please bring along a coffee cup so you can have a cuppa while you browse and chat. I will have samples of the new "All Boy" scrapbooking range available to view. Alternatively all products are available via a 3D online catalogue www.kaszazz.com

WELCOMING THE TEENAGE YEARS

Happy Birthday Nick!

TAKING PHOTOS IN THE HOLIDAYS

Remember if you are snapping photos this school holidays think about different ways to set up a photo, but as always candid shots can be just as priceless. The important thing I have found is to take many shots as this gives you a better chance of obtaining that perfect photo whether it be something magical or capturing everyone with their eyes open! If you are holidaying or enjoying an outing on the beach, why not write where you are, the date or even your family name in the sand - this is a great way to embellish your scrapbook page to help tell the story.

EXTENDING PHOTOS WITHIN A LAYOUT

Using crayons, watercolour pencils and an aquash water brush you can extend your photos such as you see in this sample. Kaszazz now sell these products which can be viewed via their September new product flier.

KASZAZZ ORDERS

View all Kaszazz products via www.kaszazz.com - remember to scroll down the Products Catalogue page to view new release products as they aren't included in the main catalogue. Feel free to email any queries c/- craftymarg@optusnet.com.au

NEW RELEASE PRODUCTS
Sept 08 - 2 new scrapbook ranges, tape runners/refills, organisers, crayons, aquash water brush + more
July 08 - xmas items + more
May 08 - gorgeous Enchanted series + some great ideas for christmas to give away
March 08 - loads of stamps
January 08 - Off the page projects, stamps, Gelati range

LAST CRAFT MARATHON DAY FOR 2008

Next Craft Marathon Day has been rescheduled for Friday 24 October 2008 (second week back from school holidays). Cost is $15/person which includes the use of a large table (bookings essential as tables are limited, so don't delay contact me today). Start time is 9am until whenever which usually is in the wee hours of Saturday morning. BYO everything, doesn't matter what craft you are into as we are purely there to enjoy what we do, socialise and learn from each other. If you've got something to sell (new or used craft items) please feel free to bring it along. Once booked in a more detailed email will be sent out prior to the date. Hope you can make our last one for the year. Venue: Old District Hall Berowra (cnr of Crowley and Berowra Waters Road). RSVP: craftymarg@optusnet.com.au

VIEWING PAST IDEAS

All posts (new and old) can be viewed by clicking on the Blog Archives "2008" which is listed to the right of this screen. Otherwise you can click on OLD POSTS at the bottom of this webpage.

SPECIAL EFFECTS

Create interest in your photos by highlighting the subject. As you've seen in the photo frame sample posted earlier on this blog, I've made the background black & white by using Adobe Photo Elements software. The potential for this software is huge, however, it's difficult to find the time to discover all that's available. If you've created something special using this software, please email a copy to me via craftymarg@optusnet.com.au and I'd be happy to post it for all to see.

THANK YOU COACH CARD IDEAS

BEYOND THE PAGE - Watersports by Nick

CRAFT DAY - THIS FRIDAY 1 AUG 2008

Hi All - just a friendly reminder that my next craft marathon day is this Friday at Berowra Old District Hall (corner of Crowley and Berowra Waters Roads). Cost is $15/person and it runs from 9am until whenever (wee hours of Saturday). It's not too late to book in, so send me an email today c/- craftymarg@optusnet.com.au to secure a large table.

You will need:
TABLECLOTH or LARGE PAD to work on.
CRAFT SUPPLIES ie. cardstock, stamps, stamp pads, photos, embellishments, etc.
TOOLS ie. paper trimmer, tape. scissors.
COFFEE MUG
SLIPPERS are optional
FOOD SUPPLIES ie. lunch, dinner, nibblies

It's a good idea to try and preplan what you may wish to work on so you can get straight into it when you arrive. Now is a great time to think about making CHRISTMAS CARDS or maybe a gift for FATHERS DAY. I'll be working on two books for my Dad and my father-in-law, similar to the book you see above that Nick made for a school project.

If you've recently purchased some stamps from either KASZAZZ or STAMPIN' UP but haven't used them yet, why not bring them along and make use of them by getting ideas from your fellow crafters. You may have some ideas that we may share.

Please don't hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.

CARDS ON THE RUN

I love making greeting cards using my photographs as it's so quick, effective and personal. Use either portraits, action and/or landscrape photos to make a card really stand out. If you are having trouble matching colours to cardstock, why not change the photo to black and white such as this one.

GIFT IDEA FRAMED

My son was recently invited to a friend's 13th birthday and not knowing what to get but still preferring the idea of presenting a gift, I decided to snap some photos of the boy during his soccer match - who thankfully plays in my son's team.

Here are a few tips on how I put it together.

• I purchased a frame from our local discount shop and went to work at setting up a layout.


• I used a soccer ball stamp to create the background plus little soccer embellishments which I made to add an extra element to the page.


• Using my home computer I enhanced the photos by making the background black and white and only keeping the subject in colour. I did this because the opponents were in bright blue and yellow which didn't compliment our team's colour.


• Using my own printer software I was able to select different sized photos which allowed me to also make them small enough to give the appearance of a negative strip.


• The result was a very unique gift which was received with delight.

KASZAZZ ORDER - Wednesday 9 July 2008

Check out http://www.kaszazz.com/ to view all the latest products from KASZAZZ - the latest scrapbooking range is just gorgeous, along with all the other new products that they have recently released.

I do have an order going in Wednesday night 9 July 2008, so please email any products you'd like to add to the order - feel free to pick an additional 10% in product from the total of your order. Customer promotional freebies also apply to all orders over $70.

Just click on Kaszazz Products! to view the online 3D catalogue + the latest product release flyer which featured at the bottom of the webpage.

CRAFT MARATHON DAY - 1 AUGUST 2008

Please confirm as soon as you can if you would like to attend the next craft marathon day scheduled for Friday 1 August 2008 9.00am - whenever. If you would like to know more about this event you can either view recent posts on this webpage or feel free to contact me via craftymarg@optusnet.com.au

Due to the future availability of our craft venue, I am unable to confirm if I will be able to secure another date for term 4 2008. I will do my best to secure bookings for next year, however, I just want to bring your attention to the possibility of this being our last one for the year.

YOU KNOW YOU LOVE ATTENDING THIS BRILLIANT SOCIAL EVENT - SO CALL ME TODAY WITHOUT DELAY!

VIEWING PAST INFORMATION AND IDEAS

Just click on the link OLDER POSTS at the bottom of this page to view information which appeared in previous months.

CRAFT IDEAS

Thanks Deb for this gorgeous card. If anyone else has a card or scrapbook page they'd like to share, feel free to email it to me for posting on this webpage as it's a great way to share ideas with each other. You may also like to include instructions or references of the items and/or materials used.

MARATHON CRAFT DAY - MAY 2008

The Marathon Craft Day and Stampin' Up demonstration held at Berowra Old District Hall was enjoyed by all that attended - it's always a pleasure to catch up on some "US" time without our gorgeous kids and naturally it was lovely to see so many of our original ladies attend.

Congratulations to Tara who had a personal best by completing 25 scrapbook pages!

A special mention of Robyn who came for the day, went to a 40th and then returned to scrap into the wee hours of the morning. Another special mention to Stacey, Marcia and Gina who travelled some distance to share the day with us - it was great to have you there.

The last remaining ladies were home and in bed by 5am ... I know what you are thinking and yes we do have a problem but now you know why it's called a MARATHON CRAFT DAY!

STAMPIN' UP DEMONSTRATION
Marelle showed us the wonderful range of Stampin' Up products and everyone enjoyed the make and take table. A sample of the make and take card is seen below in pale blue. The maroon card seen further down this page was created by using a VersaMark stamp pad or as some may know it as Perfect Medium which leaves a watermark slightly darker than the actual card. Lots of goodies were sort and almost all have been collected and/or delivered.

NEXT SCHEDULED CRAFT DAY
I can officially confirm that our next Craft Marathon is booked in for Friday 1 August 2008 - please contact me via craftymarg@optusnet.com.au to book in and confirm your table. Please note that no demonstration will be arranged for the next event. Finally I truly look forward to seeing you there.

MAKE'N'TAKE

STAMPIN' UP DEMO CARD

CARDS MADE USING SCRAPS by Marg

STAMPIN' UP DEMONSTRATION - 16 MAY 2008

FREE "Stampin' Up" demonstration to be held at 7pm in the Old Berowra District Hall (cnr of Berowra Waters Road and Crowley Road Berowra) this Friday 16 May 2008.

FRIDAY NIGHT FUN: Come see what great new products this company has and learn how to create some beautiful craft items via the "Make'n'Take" table. A new ideas book and catalogue will be available for viewing on the night.

RSVP: craftymarg@optusnet.com.au

CRAFT DAY THIS FRIDAY 16 MAY 2008

(Thanks Kay for this lovely card idea.)

CRAFT DAY INFORMATION: Only a few more sleeps to go until our next craft marathon at Berowra Old District Hall (9am - whenever). I hope that everyone that is booking in and confirmed for the event is taking the time now to put together the gear you will need on the day in order to save you having to stay up until midnight the night before getting organised!

Here's a reminder of what you may need to bring on the day:

* Lunch, dinner and munchies (fridge/microwave available)

* Coffee Cup/Bottled Water

* Essential Tools

* Paper Trimmer

* Supertape

* Craft Supplies ie. cardstock

* Photos and/or Stamps

* Projects to work on

* Large pad to work on (optional)

* Tablecloth (optional)

* Comfy Slippers (optional)

CRAFT SALE: Please feel free to bring along anything you wish to sell (new or used).

NEW IDEAS: Please also bring along any new ideas you have created or new layouts that you'd like to share.

IF YOU ARE NOT BOOKED IN BUT WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND (COST $15) - CONTACT ME TODAY VIA craftymarg@optusnet.com.au

CIRCLE CARD IDEAS

Just use your printed offcut scraps to create this male card.

Thanks Jennie & Anne for this lovely card and idea.

CIRCLE LAYOUT IDEA

CURVY CUTTER

A Cut Above the Rest: Cut, crop and trim to your hearts delight with this cool nested cutting template system! Use the specially designed cutting tool handle with the templates to create 22 circles, or 24 different sized oval shapes.

NEW TO KASZAZZ - Unmounted Stamps

MAY CUSTOMER PROMOTION (next order deadline May 6) - For each $70 in your order receive an unmounted Lucy stamp randomly selected. Purchase a set of acrylic blocks and you will be able to mount any sized unmounted design - acrylic blocks starting from $5.95. For easy storage unmounted stamps can be stored in a plastic sleeve folder.

CRAFT IDEA

Next time you are thinking of making a card for someone why not try out this idea.

I received this decorated and embellished wooden letter from my good friend Gina, a lovely message was written on the back with a permanent marker. This form of greeting card can now be displayed decoratively in my home forever. Thanks Gina.

BEROWRA CRAFT DAY 16 MAY 2008

INTERESTED IN ATTENDING A CRAFT DAY?

Email me @ craftymarg@optusnet.com.au

DETAILS
Start time is 9am until whenever ie. usually past midnight (16 May). Cost is $15/person (includes coffee/tea and the first 10 booked in also get a table). Located in the Old Berowra District Hall, Berowra Waters Road Berowra (second round about).

CRAFT DEMONSTRATION
I have arranged to have a craft demonstration at 7pm by Stampin' Up - to attend this is free, so if you aren't joining us for craft on the day you are more than welcome to join us just for the demonstration at 7pm where you will learn some great techniques and shown some excellent craft ideas.

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE CRAFT MARATHON EVENT
What we do at our Craft Marathon Days is work on our own projects whether it be scrapbooking, cardmaking or whatever craft you are into. Everyone brings their own gear ie. tools and supplies. A more detailed suggested list can be emailed to you upon request.

A great bunch of ladies join us each term as I run this special event once a school term. It is a kid free zone. You may decide to leave when school finishes but return when the babysitter arrives, otherwise, there are always several that stay for the whole duration. It's whatever works for you.

It's BYO food, so you will need to consider lunch, dinner and nibblies. Quite often several of the girls put in to share a Thai takeaway meal and happy hour is also an option.

NOTE
The feedback from attending these craft days is always positive with many friendships formed, a laugh or two shared plus the bonus of sharing ideas from this crazy hobby that we all partake in.

KASZAZZ DEADLINE 6/05/08

CRAFT ORDERS: All Kaszazz orders have now arrived and most have been collected. My next order will be going in on Wednesday 6 May in order to get it back for the Craft Marathon Day on the 16th. Please email or phone anything you wish to add by 8pm on the 6th May 2008.

A great new online Kaszazz catalogue is available for viewing, if you haven't already checked it out - just click here http://www.kaszazz.com/

Hard copy catalogues are available for purchase @ $2.95/each but please let me know by the 6th of May if you'd like a copy. The catalogue contains lots of great ideas.

CRAFT DEMONSTRATION

STAMPIN' UP DEMONSTRATION CONFIRMED

I am pleased to announce that there will be a special craft demonstration by Marelle Taylor at 7pm on the evening of the Craft Marathon. Marelle is a consultant from a company called Stampin' Up. Please spread the word for all craft lovers to either join us for craft on the day and/or pop in to watch the demonstration. Some great ideas and techniques will be demonstrated.