DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

Hi everyone, and welcome to the December Newsletter, our last for 2013.  Where has this year gone?  It's been such a busy year for me personally, and it baffles me to think where the time has gone!  It's something you tend to lose track of quite a bit running your own business.  I hope that in 2014 we all find more time to do the things we love doing.  

Well Silly Season has set in, and I wonder if everyone is frantically organizing themselves through all the chaos?  I'm sure there's still a few of you out there like me who need to finish sorting Christmas Cards, Decorations and their shopping lists!  There's a reason it's called the Silly Season!...

My family commitments still require me to be away from the shop on Mondays, so I will continue to remain closed for the time being.  All in all the road is definitely smoother at this time, but not less travelled, and not alone!  The little Fart still makes the trips and is Uber Excited to see her dad (Old Fart), so for me that makes it all worth while.  Thanks for your patience everyone, and understanding the changes I've had to make.

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR TRADING HOURS
We will not be closed over the entire holidays this year, just the Public Holidays.  Below are the dates and times that Scrapville will be trading, so don't forget to jot them down.

CLOSED
1pm Tues 24th Dec

25th & 26th Dec,
Mon 30th Dec,
Wed 1st Jan 2014.

OPEN 10am - 2pm
Fri 27th & Sat 28th Dec
Tues 31st Jan 10am - 4pm
Normal trading from 2nd Jan 

SKETCH CHALLENGES
Anita has given the girls a few more elements to play with on this month's sketch, so be sure to have a go. Our December Sketch Challenges are due in Pumpkin Time December 31st.

DECEMBER LAYOUT SKETCH

DECEMBER CARD SKETCH

Don't forget, Pumpkin Time is Midnight on December 31st.

SCRAPBURSTS

Want a way to get a bit of scrapping and cardmaking done?  With the criteria already done for you, all you have to do is follow the steps for each of the ScrapBursts or Card Bursts and complete your projects.  There isn't much time left, so put your Mojo into Go!  A little "you time" to play along with us is just what you'll be needing after all that Christmas Cheer, and we just love seeing what everyone comes up with in the ScrapBurst Challenges.

Your photos and layout must have a Rural Theme, so something indicating farming life, the land, it's people, natures effects on the Rural environment and so on.
Your Layout must include the following items as indicated in each challenge:
LAYOUTS
#1 NUMBERS - RURAL THEME OF YOUR CHOICE
#2 RURAL LIFE ANIMALS/PEOPLE
#3 METALS/RUSTIC
#4 NATURE - @ IT'S BEST OR WORST

CARDS
#1 NUMBERS - RURAL THEME OF YOUR CHOICE
#2 ANIMALS/BIRDS
#3 METALS/RUSTIC
#4 NATURE
Due in by Pumpkin Time 6th Dec.

PAPER CHRISTMAS WREATHS

The Christmas Wreath Classes at Scrapville in Wodonga went very well, and the girls completed their beautiful wreaths in time for Christmas.  If you missed out this time you may want to contact us to make sure you have given us the correct contact details.  Otherwise there is still the option to come in on a Friday Night CropVille or Saturday afternoon, as there are still Kits available.  Should you wish to grab a Kit and do the wreath yourself at home, just let us know. 

WANDERVILLE
Bookings Essential
WEDNESDAYS 1pm to 4.30pm
Come along and join us for an afternoon of scrapping or cardmaking. Work on your Christmas Cards or finish off those layouts you've been putting aside! We're happy to assist, and there's plenty to choose from in the shop. Everyone is welcome but we would advise that you book first.

The FINAL WANDERVILLE BREAKEUP for 2013 will be on Wednesday 18th December. You are welcome to bring a plate to share with the girls for the Breakup.

WanderVille 2014 will re-commence Wednesday 15th January 2014.

CLEARANCE SALE
Don't forget to check out our Clearance & Sale Items that are drastically marked down. We have a whole section in the middle of the shop for you to browse, and pick up a few good deals.

WEDNESDAY MORNING CARD CLASSES
10am to 12Noon
$15 includes full kits to complete 2 cards.
Bookings Essential

MONTHLY SCRAPBOOKING CLASS

BEGINNERS PAGE
Friday 13th December 2013

Friday 17th January 2014

1pm to 3pm

Classes every Month

Bookings Essential

WATTS NEW?
We are fortunate to have a new brand of Vintage Embellishments available for purchase at Scrapville.  These items are made with love, and packaged especially for us.  These are a must see, and I know you're going to love them!  Don't miss out as some items are limited.
NEW: Vintage Flowers, Dimensional Tiles, Vintage Lace Posies, Carded Vintage Lace & Motifs.

WATTS IN?
Helmar 450, Helmar Acid Free Glue and Quickfix Tape Runners.
Universal Cuttlebug & Big Shot replacement plates.
Fabric Flowers, Rose Posies & Manor House Carded Flowers.

WATTS COMING?
Tombow Mono Adhesive. Embossing Folders. Rubber Stamps.
Cricut Mats, Cricut Spatulas, Xyron Adhesives & Re-fills.
Zig Adhesives & Markers.

2014

We will have plenty to share in 2014, with a few changes to the Scrapville agenda.  I hope you will stay tuned to catch the updates, and be a part of our 2014.

FINALLY....
I would like to pass on my gratitude to those who have supported Scrapville this last year, through many avenues. and in many ways.  Your friendships, loyalty, attendances for our crops, classes, scrap days and nights enables me to keep the doors open, and keep you creating, stocked up, tech'd up and happy!

So, I would like to thank all my customers for their support, chats, fly-bys and visits.  The reality is that many of my scrapbooking retail sisters have already closed their doors because they did not have the support to keep them open.  This effects us all and we rely greatly on the support you give us when you come through the door to touch and feel, re-stock, shop,crop, create, gather and share, so thank you all sincerely for being there.

To my Class Instructors, a huge thank you.   Not only do you offer the girls a wonderful variety of classes, but also the learning platforms that enable each person to achieve individual thresholds. Throughout the year Scrapville's Instructors have all been pleasant and supportive, with skills that enable the girls to create comfortably.  Thanks to Sam, Angie, Zan and most of all Heidi, who has been such a great instructor and support to me throughout the year.

To my Creative Teams, you have all been awesome!  Whilst we have put the brakes on the CT for the time being, we have had such wonderful girls on the Creative Team.  I want to thank you all for the time and effort you have taken to create your wonderful projects and support Scrapville.  A big thank you also to Anita, who has been super-wonderful for creating our extra special Monthly Sketches.  I'm looking forward to sharing more in 2014.

To the behind-the-scenes girls, you know who you are!  Thank you heaps for the extra little bits and pieces you do for me "all over the shop!"  It has helped enormously in almost keeping me sane............almost!

To my family, thanks for being there, here and everywhere when I've needed you to!  Thanks in advance for next year too when you'll do it all again!...... 

Have a great Christmas and New Years break everyone, however you choose to spend it, and stay safe over the holiday period. To the rest who don't enjoy this time of year, Bah Humbug and cheers, chin chin and grin!

Janet

November Newsletter

Hi everyone, and welcome to the start of some warmer weather.  There's sure to be plenty of photo opportunities with everyone spending a little more time outdoors.  November is the start of silly season activities as things heat up for the Christmas run.  Time is certainly fleeting!  And on that note, we'll move it all along.

As a quick heads up I'd just like to say that my family commitments still required me to be away from the shop on Mondays, so I will continue to remain closed for the time being.
The Old Fart (Poppy) is now in a lovely new hostel a bit further away, and settling in very well.  His Little Fart (Pitty) is enjoying the road trips when we visit, and the French Connection (Croissant the Cat) is getting to know her a bit more, although the odd tail grabbing has been noticed!  All in all the road is smoother, but not less travelled!
So if you miss me on a Monday, I am still open Tuesday through Friday, and 10am to 2pm Saturdays.

CHALLENGES
Congratulations to the winner of the October Sketch Challenge, Dawn Collins. We had some wonderful layouts, and the sketch was such a versatile design that allows the girls to use it often.

SKETCH CHALLENGES
Anita has given the girls a few more elements to play with on this month's sketch, so be sure to have a go.  Our November Sketch Challenges are due in Pumpkin Time November 30th.

NOVEMBER LAYOUT SKETCH

NOVEMBER CARD SKETCH

Don't forget, Pumpkin Time is Midnight on November 30th.

PAPER CHRISTMAS WREATH CLASSES
We are pleased that the stock has arrived and is now being kitted up for the Christmas Wreath Classes at Scrapville in Wodonga and the 2 classes in Wagga Wagga.  If your name was put on our listing you will be contacted to confirm your class. 

SCRAPVILLE WODONGA
CLASS 1
SAT 16TH NOV
9AM TO 1.30PM
BYO Lunch

SCRAPVILLE WODONGA
CLASS 2
SAT 16TH NOV
2.30PM TO 7PM

SCRAPVILLE WODONGA
CLASS 3 (EXTRA TBA)
SUN 17TH NOV
10AM TO 2.30PM
BYO LUNCH

WAGGA WAGGA
CLASS 1
SAT 23RD NOV 
9AM TO 1.30PM
BYO Lunch

WAGGA WAGGA
CLASS 2
SAT 23RD NOV 
2.30PM TO 7PM

Those who have put their names onto the class lists have been given first preferences. Bookings will only be accepted with full payment, and the Requirements List will be sent out with booking confirmations.  Anyone not on the listing and wishing to attend any of these classes can contact Scrapville to make a booking.

SENIORS CELEBRATIONS - OCTOBER
Scrapville would like to thank all the ladies who attended our Senior Celebrations Program, enjoying Card Making and Scrapbooking classes each Tuesday during October.  We enjoyed hosting the classes and hope you were pleased with your cards and pages.
Thanks also go the Heidi and Zan for taking good care of the ladies.

WANDERVILLE
Bookings Essential
WEDNESDAYS 1pm to 4.30pm
Come along and join us for an afternoon of scrapping or cardmaking.  Work on your Christmas Cards or finish off those layouts you've been putting aside!  We're happy to assist, and there's plenty to choose from in the shop.  Everyone is welcome but we would advise that you book first.

CLEARANCE SALE

We have a section in the shop for all the Clearance & Sale Items that are drastically marked down.  Come in and check them out, everything must go!!

ONLINE SHOP

Scrapville has been working hard behind the scenes to get our online shop up and running to compliment the shop-front, and support the kits and products that we create and provide. Time is of the essence, and we are working through the backlog to get ourselves back on track. A big thanks to my SIL who is vigilantly working behind the scenes to help us get going.  We'll be there soon...

WEDNESDAY MORNING CARD CLASSES
10am to 12Noon
$15 includes full kits to complete 2 cards. 
Bookings Essential

**NEW BI-WEEKLY CLASS**
THURSDAY MORNING CARD CLASSES
10am to 12Noon
Commencing Thursday 14th November 
Every SECOND THURSDAY
$15 includes full kits to complete 2 cards.
Bookings Essential

**NEW MONTHLY CLASS**
BEG SCRAPBOOKING PAGE
3RD Friday of each Month
1pm to 3pm
Commencing Friday 22nd November
Bookings Essential

WATTS NEW?

Fabric Flowers, Paper Flowers, Lace Trim.

WATTS IN?

Rubber Stamps.

WATTS COMING?

Christmas Papers, Distress Inks & Re-Inkers, Versacolor Ink Pads, Staz-On Ink, Cardstock, Adhesives, Stamping Accessories.

Stay tuned for more news soon.

Janet

SALE TIME

SCRAPVILLE'S CLEARANCE SALE

FRIDAY 18TH OCT 12NOON - 7PM

SATURDAY 19TH OCT 10PM - 2PM

It's time to have a Clearance Sale to make some room

for all our New Christmas stock.

Now is the time to call in and grab a bargain - everything on the clearance tables must go!!

Ribbons by the Roll

Embossing Folders

Mega Wooden Alphas

Monagram Letters

Thickers in a variety of styles $4.50 / 3 for $12

12" Frames & Shadow Boxes

Studio Art Paints 40% off

WeR Lucky8 Punches $10 off

Stamps 20% off

Bargain Bin

FROM THE SHOP

All 12" DS Patterned Papers $1.00

All 12" Patterned Papers .50c

All Textured Cardstock up front .65c

Don't miss out

No Rainchecks

First in Best Dressed

SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

Hi everyone, things have been very busy over the last couple of months, so I wanted to fill you all in on Watt's What at Scrapville! As you can see from recent posts it's been a while since we've had a decent update, so this Newsletter is very timely indeed. I have had some unexpected family commitments that required me to be away from the shop quite a bit recently, and therefore things have become somewhat sidetracked. I expect things to settle down over the coming weeks, so we'll soon be getting back to the usual day to day. Apologies for any inconvenience my absence has caused.

With the past couple of months being so full on, we've also had plenty going on behind the scenes as well. Trade shows, Scrap Days, Seniors Classes, Cards & Scrapping, Online Shop, Creative Team terms completed, Cards, Bunged up Staff, Bunged up Family, Challenges and more. I have also closed the shop on Mondays due to family commitments. I will re-assess the decision to close should circumstances change, but regardless keep an eye on the sidebar of the blog for further updates. I'm sure we'll be back to speed shortly, but please bear with us whilst we tackle the "catch up" stage.

SCRAPBOOKING & CARDMAKING DAY AT WAGGA WAGGA
At the end of June we took the shop off to Wagga Wagga for a Scrapbooking & Cardmaking day with the girls. It was a wonderful day, we had plenty of room to spread out, and we met some lovely ladies who were keen to get creative, and do a class or two. It is our intention to continue these days, so if you would be interested in attending please email or call the shop with your contact details so that we can let you know when the next one is on. Minimum numbers are required before any events will run.
(scrapville@iinet.net.au OR 0260 567258)

CRAFTALIVE
Scrapville attended the recent Trade Shows at Wodonga and Wagga Wagga. It was wonderful meeting you there, and having the opportunity to meet so many more new faces. The girls had a great time chatting to everyone, and we hope to see you all again in-store or at future shows.

Scrapville enjoyed the experience, and was able to reach out to those who were looking to experience a touch and feel scrapbooking and cardmaking shop-front store.  Should you have any feedback regarding the CraftAlive shows, please be sure to let the lovely girls know your views by contacting them here: info@craftalive.com.au OR (03) 9682 5133

CHALLENGES
Congratulations to the belated winner of the last Sketch Challenge, Zan Boyle. We had some wonderful layouts, and they were all put together so differently that choosing just one winner didn't come easy. Challenge winners can contact Scrapville for their prize.

SKETCH CHALLENGES
Anita has been designing our Sketches for some time now, and doing such a wonderful job. With the expiry of her term as Creative Team member, Anita has agreed to continue designing the sketches for Scrapville. We are stoked to have her on board to continue inspiring you all with her talented ideas. Her sketches have always met with current and new trends, which we hope will continue encouraging you to take part and expand your creativity.

SEPT LAYOUT SKETCH

SEPT CARD SKETCH

Don't forget, Pumpkin Time is Midnight on September 30th.

PAPER CHRISTMAS WREATH CLASSES
We have been inundated with requests to run the Paper Christmas Wreath Class, which was on display at both CraftAlive shows. We are pleased that these will go ahead in Wodonga and Wagga Wagga, and we are now awaiting for the stock to arrive. At this stage I am holding the dates back to guarantee everything arrives first, and we get through our already committed monthly events.

WODONGA: At Scrapville 7 Morrison Street, Wodonga.
This will be a Saturday
10am to 2pm
BYO Lunch

WAGGA WAGGA: TBA
This will be a Saturday, and the venue will be advised shortly.
10am to 2pm
BYO Lunch

Those who have put their names onto the class lists will be given first booking preference. Bookings will only be accepted with full payment. Requirements List will be sent out with booking confirmations.

SENIORS CELEBRATIONS - OCTOBER
Scrapville is joining in with the community this October to celebrate our Seniors. We are offering a Scrapbooking or Cardmaking Class to our older generation so that they can sample what it is to be creatively active. Each week we will be offering a different scrapbooking page or card class, which includes your kit. You'll be able to create and complete your project under the instruction of our class teacher. Any class products purchased afterwards will attract a 12% discount.
Bookings are essential, and you must be a Seniors Card Holder.
If you haven't picked up your Seniors Program yet, these are our class dates and times.

•  WEEK 1          8th Oct          CARDS
•  WEEK 2          15th Oct        SCRAPBOOK PAGE
•  WEEK 3          22nd Oct       CARDS
•  WEEK 4          29th Oct        SCRAPBOOK PAGE

$10 PER CLASS
ALL CLASSES 10-11.30AM
Don't forget, bookings ARE ESSENTIAL.

WANDERVILLE
BOOKINGS NOW ESSENTIAL
WEDNESDAYS 1pm to 4.30pm
Come along and join us for an afternoon of scrapping or cardmaking.  Work on your Christmas Cards or finish off those layouts you've been putting aside!  We're happy to assist, and there's plenty to choose from in the shop.  Everyone is welcome.

ONLINE SHOP

Scrapville has been working hard behind the scenes to get our online shop up and running to compliment the shop-front, and support the kits and products that we create and provide. Time is of the essence, and we are working on it in the background. Our goal for completion is to be ready by October, so be sure to keep an eye out. You will soon be able to order your kits and products from home, especially if you can't get into the shop, or alternately order online and pick up your paid and packed goodies when you're in next!

FLOWER TECH CLASSES
If you haven't seen the samples from our Flower Tech classes, be sure to ask next time you're in the shop. These technique classes are spread out over 5 weeks, where you will make 4 flowers and 4 cards in each class. These classes cover different techniques and products each week, requiring a hands on approach for each style. Our classes will re-commence in September, and will be running every second week on a Saturday.
Bookings are essential, and a requirements list will be provided once payment is received.

We will also be running full day Flower Tech Classes in Wagga, where we will cover a couple of classes each time to make the day cost effective for everyone (conditions apply).

SPARRAVILLE - 1st Tuesday of each Month
Scrapping or Cardmaking
9am to 1pm - $5
Don't forget we've added an extra day for those of you who would like to be creating in the mornings. Drop the kids off and get into a bit of catch up! If you need a bit of advice, we're also happy to help out there.
Please don't forget to Book - it's only ONCE a MONTH and I will be having a sleep in if you don't!

SCRAPVILLE'S WEDNESDAY CARD CLASSES
BOOKINGS NOW ESSENTIAL
Wednesdays 10am to 12Noon
$15 includes full kits to complete 2 cards.

Names are also now being taken for a Thursday Morning Card Class. Please leave your name and contact details at the front counter if you are interested.

WATTS NEW?

Rubber Stamps, Sponging Blocks for your Dye Ink Pads, Bling & Sequin Embellishments, 6" Paper Pads, Handmade Deckle Edge Sketch, Drawing and Journal books, Project Life Photo Sleeves, Photo Freedom Kits.

 

WATTS IN?

The Glossy Accents were in, now they're out!  More coming... Clear storage cases for stamps and dies, Staz-On Re-Inkers, Memento Re-inkers, Black and White Gesso, Big Shot Base Extension Plates (thick white ones).

WATTS COMING?

More Glossy Accents, Distress Ink Re-Inkers, Versacolor Ink Pads, Staz-On Inks, 3D cutout sheets, Rubber Stamps, Christmas Papers.

Stay tuned for more news soon.

Janet

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER SKETCHES

Aug/Sept Sketch Layout

We are pleased to announce the new sketches for Aug/September.  All challenge rules remain the same, with the exception of our closeoff dates, now changed to the end of each month.  So, for this sketch challege you are getting a few extra days with the close off Pumpkin Time September 30th.

Aug/Sept Sketch Card

We look forward to seeing your challenge entries.  There will be a Prize for each challenge, and this will be announced after the close off.  Thanks to Anita for designing our Sketch Challenges.

Janet

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Scrapville will be running several classes for our Christmas in July on Saturday, 27th July.
All the Classes include your Kits, and a list of requirements for each class can be found following the class descriptions below.  The classes will be run by Heidi, Angie and Janet.
Payment is required when booking to confirm your place. Bookings are essential.

Christmas Cards
9.00am to 1.00pm
Cost $30.00
Includes Morning Tea
In this class you will make 4 Christmas Cards, all with range of techniques and styles.
Please bring: pencil, ruler, eraser, trimmer, scissors, bone folder, doublesided tape and glue, foam mounting dots/squares and several basic ink colours.

Christmas Wreath
1.00pm to 4.00pm
Cost $55.00
Includes Afternoon Tea

Limited places and kits available.In this class you will make the beautiful Paper Christmas Wreath on show at Scrapville.
Please bring: pencil, ruler, eraser, trimmer, scissors, bone folder, strong doublesided tape and a good strong glue. Clothes pegs also come in handy to hold bits together (about 6). VersaColor Inks in either Pinecone, a Brown or Green.

Scrapbooking Page
4.00pm to 6pm
Cost $30.00
Includes Coffee/Tea
In this class you will create a Christmas themed layout, using a range of techniques and styles.
Please bring: pencil, ruler, eraser, trimmer, scissors, adhesives (doublesided tape, foam mounting dots/squares and a good glue), distressing tools, a border punch of your choice and a selection of inks.

Please ensure you are on time so that classes can run smoothly.

Janet

SparraVille

TUESDAY MORNINGS

First Tuesday of Each Month

Get up with the Sparrows and come in for an early morning start to your Scrapbooking or Cardmaking.

9am to 1pm

$5 & coffee/tea

Friendly advice and assistance

Bring a Group or come on your own - we'd love to see you enjoying your creative passion at Scrapville!

You can confirm here:

0260 567258

0419 518827

scrapville@iinet.net.au

Facebook - Scrapville Wodonga

SPARRAVILLE

JUNE NEWSLETTER

Hi everyone, welcome to the June Newsletter and the beginning of some very wet and cold days ahead. Here at Scrapville we’ve been keeping busy with our classes. The weekly card class has been creating some wonderful cards each week. Two different designs, and a variety of useful techniques each week. Also running is our Flower Technique classes, which cover a variety of mediums and styles. Each class covers 4 flowers, and 4 cards to display them. This is a wonderful hands-on class, and the samples are just gorgeous. Coming up later this month is our next Thursday Night Card Class, full of interesting designs and great techniques. This class is sure to please as you explore new creativity. Our Wednesday afternoon WanderVille continues to be popular as the girls gather for some quality scrapping and cardmaking.

MONTHLY PACK
During May we made some changes to the Monthly Pack so that you had more of a challenge. With the Monthly Pack you can create your own projects, or enter our Challenge. For those seeking more of a challenge you could use the Monthly Pack along with a specific criteria, which will be listed with each Monthly Pack. You would be required to create a Layout and/or a Card using the pack, or for those avid card makers, you can enter the Challenge with a Set of Cards, also using the specific criteria for cards.

There will be a prize for the winners in each challenge, providing minimum entry numbers have been met. The close off date for entries is Pumpkin Time on the last day of the month. Don’t forget, you’ll need to upload your entries to the Linky before the deadline, or you can email them into Scrapville if you don’t have a Blog. Scrapville will only accept entries at the shop up until two days prior to the close off date. Criteria for Monthly Pack Challenges will be listed with each Pack.

MAY/JUNE SKETCH CHALLENGES
I hope you are enjoying the Sketch Challenge put up by Anita. You have until Pumpkin Time on 14th June to submit your entries to the Linky on the Blog. There will be a prize for the winners voted closest to the Scrapville Sketch in both the Layout and Card Challenge. You will need to meet the criteria.

CROPVILLE
FRIDAY 21st JUNE
7PM TO 11.30ISH...
$10 and coffee/tea, craft with friends and pick up a few ideas.
You can use the night away from the distraction of home to work on your Scrapbooking, Card Making or other projects. Take some time out to put your family history albums together, or work on that special birthday album.
Bookings are necessary.

SENIOR'S CARD CLASSES
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
10am to 12pm with Heidi
$15 includes Kit

• This is a week by week class, and bookings are necessary to cover Kit preparation.
• You don't need to commit for the whole term, but you will need to book.
• If you're not sure about your skill level for these classes, why not call in and ask to see the wonderful Class Samples
• We try our best to offer creative and interesting cards for all occasions, teaching you new and old techniques along the way.

SPARRAVILLE – FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH SCRAPBOOKING & CARDMAKING 9AM TO 1PM...
Get up with the birds, drop the kids off, grab your gear and meet up with some friends for an early morning’s burst of creativity! We've put a new time aside for the early birds to get in and get out and get happy!
$5, a cuppa, good advice and better company!
WANDERVILLE - EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
SCRAPBOOKING & CARDMAKING
1PM TO 4.30ISH...
Everyone welcome, open scrapping, card making or papercraft. Due to increased numbers I would recommend that you book.
$5, a cuppa and good company!

MONTHLY CARD TECHNIQUES
THURSDAY 25TH JULY
THURSDAY 29TH AUGUST
6.30PM TO 8.30PM with Samantha
You will find that if you're looking for that something extra, this techniques class will offer a variety of hands on styles that is just for you.
Using a variety of tools and products you will make a wonderful project full of interesting new techniques and trends. Call in and see our samples so you know why you shouldn't miss out.
Date to be advised - Bookings necessary.

SUNDAY, 30TH JUNE
SCRAPBOOKING & CARDMAKING DAY
WAGGA WAGGA
9.30am to 4pm
Minimum numbers required to run.
Contact Scrapville to extend your intention to attend.
$40.00
Scrapville is coming to WAGGA!! We have decided to extend our All Day Crops to the Riverina Region, offering a shop, kits and classes. Further details will be confirmed once we have an adequate expression of interest in numbers to open bookings.

• The Venue
• The Association of Riverina Cultural Clubs Hall
• (ARCC)
• 129 Tarcutta Street
• Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

• The Date
• Sunday 30th June
• Starting at 9.30am and finishing at 4pm
• MINIMUM NUMBERS required

There will be a choice of optional classes available, and these will be advised shortly once the schedule is confirmed. We will have a few of the girls there from the Scrapville Team, who would love to see you.
If you are interested please contact Scrapville with your details so that we can get ourselves organized. Once again, we require MINIMUM NUMBERS to run this event, or it won’t happen. We’d love to see you so let us know!

Email: scrapville@iinet.net.au Shop: 0260 567258 Janet: 0419 518827

FLOWER TECH CLASSES
WEEK 5
SATURDAY 22nd JUNE.
10am to 12pm with Angie
This class has run every second week for 4 Classes.
It offers hands on technique classes using a variety of styles and products to create handmade flowers. Each one will be mounted onto a card as your own display sample to take home.
Skill levels are for Beginners to Intermediate, with step by step instruction.
The 5th and 6th classes are Advanced, and have just been added to the list.
Bookings are essential.

DOCRAFTS CREATIVITY
Arriving shortly is the June/July magazine, and this stock will be strictly limited.

What's Coming up......
All Day Scrapbooking & Cardmaking WAGGA WAGGA, Sunday 30th June
Wakeup Tuesday, 2nd July

SCRAPVILLE 2013 RETREAT
Please keep Thursday 15th August to Sunday 18th August free for this year’s RetreatVille. We will be holding the Scrapville Retreat at the Mudgegonga Hall this year.
We will have several options for you to choose from, starting with Day Rates, 2 Day, 3 Day or 4 Day Rates.
Day Rates do not include accommodation. (a listing of recommended accommodation venues is available on request)
$50 Non Refundable Deposit is due NOW 

Close Off for Confirmed numbers are required by July 14th for this event to go ahead.
 
What Else?
Change of hours for Tuesdays – 9.30am to 4pm.

Card Kits
Now available to purchase.
The **Card Kits include an image of the finished product and a kit of requirements to construct it. A great way to learn new ideas and techniques, and start a supply of home made cards. If you have been to any of our card classes you’ll appreciate what great value these are. Check them out today.

cheers
Janet


**Card Kits
Please note Technique products are not included, some kits may require the use of a die-cutting machine, dry embossing machine, stamping, misting etc, which are not supplied or provided by Scrapville.

Scrapbooking & Cardmaking Day Wagga

Hi everyone, just thought I would let you all know that we've decided to run a Scrapbooking and Cardmaking Day in Wagga. We though it would be a great opportunity to give the girls there a creative day out with Scrapville where all manner of Scrapbooking and Cardmaking projects and products will be available.   

We are fortunate to have the ARCC Hall available for our choice of venue, within easy walking distance to the main shopping area and with the Murrumbidgee River right out the back.  The Scrapbooking and Cardmaking Day is an open event, and numbers will be strictly limited on a first in basis.

The Venue
The Association of Riverina Cultural Clubs Hall
(ARCC)
131 Tarcutta Street
Wagga Wagga  NSW  2650

The Date
Sunday 30th June
Starting at 9.30am and finishing at 4pm

The Work Space

A large spacious hall,

plenty of seating space,

all day coffee/tea,

restrooms and easy access.

There will be a choice of optional classes available, and these will be advised shortly once the schedule is confirmed. We will have a few of the girls there from the Scrapville Team, who would love to see you.

For a Registration and Booking Form please email scrapville@iinet.net.au or call Scrapville on 0260 567258.

We are a tad excited, and looking forward to meeting up with all the girls at Wagga and district.  We hope you'll come along and join us, it's going to be a wonderful day.

Janet

May Newsletter

Hi Everyone, welcome to the May Newsletter. Here we are gearing up for the cold, wet winter weather whilst still enjoying a few sunny days. It might be not last much longer, but we know colder weather is just Perfect for staying indoors to scrap or make cards! I hope everyone enjoyed the last school holidays whilst we still had some great outdoor weather.

APRIL SCRAPBURSTS
How did you all enjoy our ScrapBursts? And what about our new addition - the Card Bursts? During March and April we ran 4 challenges in each section, finishing on April 30th. It was wonderful to see so many of you taking part, and also for the card makers joining in with the Card Bursts. I hope everyone who took part was inspired to create, we certainly had a lot of great entries. The winners in the Spellbinders Challenges will each receive a BONUS prize (if they have purchased their dies used in the challenge from Scrapville!) Now that we’ve closed the voting, we’d like to announce the winners from each section.

Congratulations to the winners in both ScrapBurst challenges:
CARD BURSTS
#1 – NUMBERS Jennie Seal
#2 – PLACE OR THING Alana Burge
#3 – WH, OR/YELLOW Gwen Ledwidge
#4 – SPELLBINDERS Delsie Mowbray

SCRAPBURSTS
#1 – NUMBERS Di Corbitt
#2 – PLACE OR THING Zan Boyle
#3 – WHITE & ORANGE Anthea English
#4 – SPELLBINDERS Roz Langridge

Thanks again for taking part, and Congratulations to our winners. We had a few very close votes, and a couple of outright winners, which was great to see.

MONTHLY PACK
During May we will be making some changes to the Monthly Pack. This time around you can purchase a Monthly Pack with all the co-ordinating bits and pieces as you always have, and use it to create your own projects. If you would like more of a challenge, you can also enter the monthly challenge by completing a Layout from the pack using a set criteria. You can also do a Card from the pack using a set criteria. If you are an avid card maker, then you can enter the Monthly Pack Challenge by just doing a set of cards from the pack, again following the respective criteria. You can find your criteria in each pack, and you will also see them listed below.

We will have a prize to give away to the winners in each challenge, and the close off date for entries is 31st May at Pumpkin Time. Don’t forget, you’ll need to upload your entries to the linky before the deadline, or you can email them into Scrapville if you don’t have a Blog.

Scrapville will only accept entries at the shop up until two days prior to the close off date. Criteria for Monthly Pack Challenges

LAYOUT
1. 2 or more pieces of trim
2. 3 patterned papers to be used on the page
3. 2 photos

CARD/SET OF CARDS
1. Handmade flower/s to be used on the card
2. 1 piece of trim
3. 3 patterned papers

If you are just doing the Set of Cards, the requirement is a minimum of 2 cards, and the same criteria applies as for the cards above.

FRIDAY 10TH MAY

Scrapville will be CLOSED on this day due to power interruptions, apologies for the inconvenience.

TUESDAY 14TH MAY – PUMPKIN TIME

APRIL/MAY SKETCH CHALLENGES CLOSE

I hope you are enjoying the Sketch Challenge put up by Anita. You have until Pumpkin Time on the 14th May to submit your entries to the Linky. There will be a prize for the winners voted closest to the Scrapville Sketch in both the layout and card challenge. You will need to meet the criteria.

CROPVILLE 
FRIDAY 17th MAY
7PM TO 11.30ISH...
$10 and coffee/tea, craft with friends and pick up a few ideas.
You can use the night away from the distraction of home to work on your Scrapbooking, Card Making or other special projects.
Bookings are necessary.

MONTHLY CARD TECHNIQUES 
THURSDAY NIGHT
6.30PM TO 8.30PM with Samantha
You will find that if you're looking for that something extra, this techniques class will offer a variety of hands on styles that is just for you.

Using a variety of tools and products you will make a wonderful project full of interesting new techniques and trends. Call in and see our samples so you know why you shouldn't miss out.

Date to be advised - Bookings necessary.

SUNDAY, 5TH MAY
SCRAPBOOKING & CARDMAKING DAY

MUDGEGONGA
Scrapville would like to thank all those that attended the All Day Scrap at Mudgegonga. The weather was beautiful, although the morning was a tad brisk, and it was such a pleasant and relaxing day. To my helpers and the Creative Team, thanks also.

The other news here is all good, as we will be doing it again!! You will, however, have to wait for more details to be confirmed shortly. If you would like to extend your intention to attend, please contact Scrapville and we will put your name on the list to be contacted first once bookings open. We look forward to offering everyone a comfortable and relaxing environment once again at this wonderful little Mudgegonga Hall. Whatever your passion we would love to see you there, so bring a friend or come and meet new ones. Contact Janet for more details.

SUNDAY, 30TH JUNE SCRAPBOOKING & CARDMAKING DAY
WAGGA

9.30am to 5pm

Minimum numbers required to run.
Contact Scrapville to extend your intention to attend.
$TBA 

If you missed out on our All Day Crops at Mudgegonga, we might have something else to offer. If you're a bit further north this'll save you some travelling. Scrapville is coming to WAGGA!! We have decided to extend our All Day Crops to the Riverina Region, offering a shop, kits and classes. Further details will be confirmed once we have an adequate expression of interest in numbers to open bookings.

If you are interested please contact Scrapville with your details so that we can get ourselves organized. Once again, we require MINIMUM NUMBERS to run this event, or it won’t happen. We’d love to see you so let us know!

Email: scrapville@iinet.net.au Shop: 0260 567258 Janet: 0419 518827 

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
SENIOR'S CARD CLASSES
10am to 12pm with Heidi
$15 includes Kit

• This is a week by week class, and bookings are necessary to cover Kit preparation.
• You don't need to commit for the whole term, but you will need to book. 
• If you're not sure about your skill level for these classes, why not call in and ask to see the wonderful Class Samples
• We try our best to offer creative and interesting cards for all occasions, teaching you new and old techniques along the way.

WANDERVILLE - EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

SCRAPBOOKING & CARDMAKING
1PM TO 4.30ISH...
Everyone welcome, open scrapping, card making or papercraft. Due to increased numbers I would recommend that you book.
$5, a cuppa and good company!

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (1)
WANDERVILLE - A MORNING A WEEK
9AM TO 1PM...
$5, a cuppa and good company!Due to the increased interest from those that can’t make a Wednesday, we at Scrapville would like to seek your expression of interest in opening up an alternate morning for WanderVille on a regular weekly basis. This would allow those who are unable to attend the Wednesday afternoon WanderVille sessions to have another option to be able to get out and get creative.

We would like to propose that this be a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday morning from 9am to 1pm. Alternately, if you have a group of 6 or more and would like to book the workshop for your own WanderVille Group on a regular basis, we would be interested in discussing this with you.

Please indicate your feedback on the section below this post, and return it to the information box on the sales counter, or cut & paste it into an email to Janet at Scrapville for consideration.

FLOWER TECH CLASSES
SATURDAY 18TH MAY, 1ST JUNE.

10am to 12pm with Angie
This class will run every second week for 5 Classes.
It offers hands on technique classes using a variety of styles and products to create handmade flowers. Each one will be mounted onto a card as your own display sample to take home.
Skill levels are for Beginners to Intermediate, with step by step instruction. Bookings are essential.

DOCRAFTS CREATIVITY
Featuring the cutest "Gorjuss" range with the most beautiful stamps and decoupage card packs, you're going to love this one! We also have the “All Aboard” travel range, featuring some great global patterned papers, stamps, labels and tags to help put all your travel memories into place. These are also a great idea for male cards. Due to the popularity of these ranges there is a limited stock of papers, stamps and decoupage kits still available, so call into the shop if you’d like to see what’s left. Don’t miss out, once they’re gone they’re gone! 
What's Coming up......
Expressions of interest: All Day Scrapbooking & Cardmaking – WAGGA Sunday 30th June
SCRAPVILLE 2013 RETREAT
New Details
Please keep Thursday 16th August to Sunday 19th August free for this year’s RetreatVille.
We are excited to announce that we will be confirming further details shortly.

What Else?
Change of hours for Tuesdays – 9.30am to 4pm.

Card Kits

Now available to purchase.
The Card Kits include an image of the finished product and all the kit requirements necessary to construct it. If you have been to any of our card classes you’ll appreciate what great value these are. Check them out today.

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FEEDBACK FORM - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (1)

Scrapville seeks your expression of interest for a new Weekly WanderVille morning.

My Name is: __________________________________________

My contact details are: PH: _______________________________

Email: _________________@_____________________________
 

(please circle your choice)

I would /would not be interested in attending a weekly morning WanderVille at Scrapville. 

It would cost $5 each with coffee/tea.

I would/would not be interested in booking a group into a regular morning WanderVille

The day I would prefer to attend is: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday mornings from 9am to 1pm.

I would like to provide the following Feedback to Scrapville:

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

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FEEDBACK FORM - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (2)

Scrapville would like to ask for your feedback regarding the supply and demand of the Scrapbooking products and services that we provide you.

This will assist us in best determining the direction you see Shop-front Scrapbooking & Card Making businesses going, and what our options for the future might be.

(please circle your choice)

Are you satisfied with being able to attend and support a registered shop-front business that specializes in this area?  Yes / No

Do you prefer to touch and feel products, and see samples in real life? Yes / No
Would you consider shopping online a better option for your needs? Yes / No
Do you want instruction on how to use your equipment and tools correctly when purchased? Yes / No
Do you want to attend classes? Yes / No

I would like to add: ____________________________________

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Please find my contact details for a response:

Name:................................................................................

Email: ...............................................................................

Location: ...........................................................................

Thank you

Janet Watt
Manager
Scrapville

SCRAPBOOKING & CARDMAKING EVENT

Hi everyone, just thought I would touch base following our All Day event in March, and let you all know that we've decided to DO IT AGAIN!!!  We had a lovely group of girls who came along to get creative with all manner of Scrapbooking and Cardmaking projects.  The peaceful and relaxing environment of Mudgegonga and it's wonderful hall were an outstanding match for our day.  Roll on down and have a look at some of the photos from the day.

The Venue

The Work Space

The Scenery

 The Manager

The cleaner, lifter, shifter, mover and gopher!

 ..and the excitement at hearing we're doing it all again is on.

Yes that's right, we're doing it again.  If you'd like to come along put this date in your diaries, Sunday 5th May.  Start up is 9.30am and pack up is 4pm.  There's great amenities, outdoor seating area, eating area and a hot cuppa all day with somewhere to heat up your lunch and keep your drinks cold.   Just contact Scrapville to book your spot, and because places are limited please ensure your booking is paid at the time.  For those booking in there is a Class Listing available for optional classes and demos being run by the Creative Team girls.  If you think you would be interested in doing any of these please make sure you fill one out.  We are a tad excited, we had a wonderful day in March and I'm sure this one will be even better.

Janet

APRIL NEWSLETTER

Hi Everyone, welcome to the April Newsletter. I hope everyone had an enjoyable break at Easter, and you're now enjoying the welcome autumn weather as we commence the last week of school holidays here in Victoria. I hope you find a little time to scrap or get a few cards done whilst enjoying the pleasant days ahead.

APRIL SCRAPBURSTS 
As we push on with a little Scrap-a-mation and Card-a-mation (copyright Scrapville....) our ScrapBursts still have plenty of Pumpkin Time to go. With 4 ScrapBursts in each section, I'm sure you'll find a challenge to tempt your inspiration. The new ScrapBursts are running from 15th March to 30th April, and we have introduced CardBursts into the mix. This is to give all our avid card making creators a challenge of their own. This time around we will be having 4 ScrapBurst challenges for the for the Scrappers, and 4 CardBursts challenges for the Card Makers. You may enter either Burst, or a couple, or ALL if you so desire. Your only limit is that you may only enter ONE Challenge in each category. But please, read on - there's more.......

We will be doing a Prize for EACH Burst, and there are also kits available to purchase for your Bursts, but these are optional, you don't have to use them..... but IF you DO, there will be an extra Prize. There will also be TWO BONUS PRIZES, one is a ScrapBurst challenge, and the other is a CardBurst challenge. Are you getting excited? These will be revealed when announcing the winners.

MONTHLY PACK
During March we ran the gorgeous C'est la Vie range by BoBunny Press as our Monthly Pack. Despite the low number of entries we saw the Creative Team girls putting out some beautiful work, and managing to get several layouts out of this pack. They are an inspiration and a credit to the Team, and I thank them sincerely for the extra time they put in.

LOCAL SHOW STOPPERS
On Friday 15th & Saturday 16th March Wodonga had their 66th Wodonga Show. With Scrapville sponsoring this year's Scrapbooking Section, the judges awarded the following Class Winners. Congratulations to everyone who entered, and to those who came out with prizes and awards.

SCRAPBOOKING – SECTION 47
CLASS 16: FAMILY - SINGLE LAYOUT Zan Boyle
CLASS 17: TRAVEL - SINGLE LAYOUT Deb Blunden
CLASS 18: PETS - SINGLE LAYOUT Zan Boyle
CLASS 19: CHILD/CHILDREN SINGLE LO Jennie Seal
The Most Successful went to Zan Boyle, and the Champion Exhibit went to Jennie Seal.

Congratulations again to everyone who managed to get an entry in, it's wonderful to see the local community getting behind scrapbooking.

FRIDAY 12th April
CropVille 7pm to 11.30ish...
$10 and coffee/tea, craft with friends and pick up a few ideas.
You can use the night away from the distraction of home to work on your Scrapbooking, Card Making, ScrapBursts, CardBursts or other special projects.
Bookings are necessary.

APRIL/MAY SKETCH CHALLENGES
The new Sketch Challenge commences on Monday, 15th April and will be available in store and on the Blog on this day. This challenge gives you until Pumpkin Time on the 14th May to submit your entries to the Linky.
There will be a Card and a Layout Sketch, so stay tuned for more!

Monthly Card Class
Thursday Night with Samantha
Week 2 - 6.30pm to 8.30pm
$25 includes kit
Using Spellbinders Dies, embossing, folding, stamping and punching, you will make a wonderful project full of interesting new techniques and trends. Call in and see our samples to see why you shouldn't miss out. Samantha is very talented and has a real flair for creativity. We are excited to have her behind our technique and advanced card classes at Scrapville.
Bookings necessary.

SUNDAY, 5TH MAY
SCRAPBOOKING & CARD MAKING DAY
MUDGEGONGA HALL
9.30am to 4pm
$20 to be paid on booking.

If you missed our first All Day Crop last month, never fear, Scrapville is pleased to be announcing the next one in May. We look forward to offering everyone a comfortable and relaxing environment once again at the Mudgegonga Hall. Whatever your passion we would love to see you there, so bring a friend or come and meet new ones.

If you are interested in doing a class or demo with the Creative Team, please see the list and add your name to your preferences.
Contact Janet for more details.

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
SENIOR'S CARD CLASSES
10am to 12pm with Heidi
$15 includes Kit
Bookings are necessary to cover Kit preparation, although you don't need to commit for the whole term as this is a week by week class. If you're not sure about your skill level for these classes, why not call in and ask to see the Class Samples.

WANDERVILLE - EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
1PM TO 4.30ISH...
Everyone welcome, open scrapping, card making or papercraft.
$5, a cuppa and good company!
Booking not necessary.

Due to the increased interest of WanderVille, we at Scrapville would like to seek your expression of interest in opening up another morning for WanderVille on a regular weekly basis. This would allow time for those who are unable to attend the Wednesday afternoon WanderVille’s to have an alternative option to get out and get creative. We would like to propose that this be a Tuesday or Thursday morning from 9am to 1pm. Alternately, if you have a group of 6 or more and would like to book the workshop for your own WanderVille Group on a regular basis, we would be interested in discussing this with you.

Please indicate your feedback on the Slip provided at the end of this Newsletter, and return it to the information box on the sales counter, or contact Janet directly.

FLOWER TECH CLASSES
COMMENCING SATURDAY, 20TH APRIL
10am to 12pm with Angie
This class will run every week for 5 Classes.
It offers hands on technique classes using a variety of styles and products to create handmade flowers. Each one will be mounted onto a card as your own display sample to take home.
Skills levels are for Beginners to Intermediate, and Bookings are necessary.

DOCRAFTS CREATIVITY
...is in-store now. Featuring the cutest "Gorjuss" range with the most beautiful stamps and decoupage packs, you're going to love this one! We also have the “All Aboard” travel range, featuring some great patterned papers, stamps, labels and tags to help put all your travel memories into place. If you can’t get enough of the “Forever Friends” bears, then we also have more in this issue as well.

If you have paid for your Magazine in advance it will be held for you, otherwise you will have to get in early as numbers are limited and the Magazines and stock items cannot be held out. This issue won’t last as it is jam packed with lots of handmade samples.

What's Come In...
Paper Packs for Cardmaking
Clear stamp storage containers
Tim Holtz Distress Inks
Montage Sheets, Word Strips & Film Strips from Darkroom Door
Invitation Papers & Board in metallics
 
What's Coming.....  
Memento Inks - topups
VersaColor Inks - topups
Spellbinder D-Lites, M-bossabilities & Dies approx. 2 weeks away

What Else?
Card Kits are now available to purchase. They include an image of the finished product and all the requirements necessary to construct it. If you have been to any of our classes you’ll appreciate what great value these are. Check them out today.

We are expecting these shortly...
MS Punches & Scoreboards
New Bling
Clear Stamps
Sizzix accessories and dies

cheers
Janet