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!