May Newsletter

Hello Everyone and welcome to our May Newsletter. Easter is now long gone and Mother's Day is just around the corner, so I hope everyone is stocked up with all things special for Mum, including your handmade cards.   

MAY MONTHLY PACK - BE YOU by FANCY PANTS DESIGNS

This pack contains a mix of stripes and spots and pastels and muted brights.  In amongst this we have funky little birds, flowers, hearts and die cut shapes.  You'll need to get in for this one - just to make sure you Don't miss out!  All Scrapville's Monthly Packs are from New Release ranges, and packed with scrappy goodness. All packs have a limited number available to purchase at $25.00 plus P&H.  The Packs are available NOW so don't miss out.

IN THIS PACK IS:

2 X cardstock

6 x DS patterned papers

1 x half strip DS diecut patterned paper

1 x A5 diecut chipboard shapes

4 x assorted butttons

1 x black Thickers

1 x length of black Ric Rac

1 x length of Ruffle trim

1 x strip of black rhinestone bling

The Winner of the May Monthly Layout Challenge will win themselves the JUNE MONTHLY PACK!  Now don't tell me that's not awesome!  We will have more surprises shortly - so stay tuned to the Blog!

Monthly Sketch Challenges

The April/May Sketch Challenges are still coming in, and you still have plenty of time to get yours in before Pumpkin Time.  Anita has been very inspiring, keeping us all busy with her wonderful Sketches.  Let's be sure to get your challenges in on time and show Anita what you come up with.

Blind CropVille

The May BCV will run on Saturday 12th May.  We are still running both classes, and can therefore offer you an early commencing 2pm, or the evening commencing 7pm.  The BCV's are run on the 2nd Saturday of each month. If you would like to attend please be sure to book ahead to ensure your place and receive your requirements list. For those that have not attended a Blind CropVille before, just drop Janet a line or call in for a bit more information about the class and rules.

This Month's theme is "Mum".

Your requirements list will be sent out to you via email once you have booked. Be sure to drop down to the store to check out the April BCV's in the front window - or you could check the Blog! 

CropVille

The next CropVille, numbers permitting, is on Friday, 4th May.

7pm to 11.30pm

Next OPEN Monday

Scrapville is OPEN again this Monday, 7th May.  Take advantage of the extra opportunity to pop on in and browse around.  You can also check out the next Open Monday on the Newsletter Sidebar.

RetreatVille 2012 

Retreat will be running again this year, and the dates are Thursday 20th September to Sunday 23rd September.  Again you have two options, 3 Nights /4 Days or 2 Nights / 3 Days.  Bookings are now open, and will only be accepted with a $50NRDeposit upon completion of your Registration Form.  Bookings will be accepted on a strictly first in basis.  For further inquiries please email Janet for the appropriate details.

DoCrafts April/May

The April/May DoCrafts Magazine is now SOLD OUT,   If you have not collected your pre-paid Magazine please remember to call in soon.  There is still stock available from this edition's range, and if you call into the store you can see some of the wonderful cards made using the Urban Stamps. 

Classes
The Class List for the next two months will be confirmed next week.  Check out May and June, and if you are interested in attending any of these classes please be sure to book in.  Please pop on in to Scrapville to see the in-store samples of our Classes.

2013 Calendar Layout Class
This Monthly Layout Class will add some wonderful pages to an annual calendar for the 2013 year.  It will be an excellent gift idea for that someone special at Christmas in preparation for the following year, and also include valuable photo memories memories.  An extra treat for this class is that our Creative Team will be contributing several months of beautiful designs to the Calendar throughout the year.

The Stash Box is just that - somewhere to stash your bits and pieces, your photos, your special little adornments, or anything else on the top of your workspace that needs keeping safe.  For this Off The Page project you'll need to call into the store to check out the sample to see it for yourself.

The Flower Tech classes run over the course of 4 weeks have still proved to be very popular.  With beautifully crafted cards adorned with your own handmade flowers, each class will take you to a new technique, and some very creative flowers.   We will be running these Classes again, and   will also include the option of doing the Advanced Flower Tech Classes at the completion.

For those who just completed the Flower Tech Classes, you will be able to attend the Advanced classes shortly.  These gorgeous new handmade flowers will take a little more work, but as part of the Advanced Classes they will be well worth it.

The Copic Club

will attend their last Class this month, having completed a once a month class over 4 months with Sally.  I'm sure the instructor will be eager to see "more homework", and give the girls enough new techniques to thoroughly enjoy their last class. 

Each class over the duration of the 4 months includes a kit and written instructions, as well as hands on demo's.  By the time the Copic Club has finished it's course, each member will have a good supply of Copic Markers, and be able to confidently create cards or pages using all their new techniques.  Our aim is for you to feel confident in using all the specific colouring techniques, under the proper hands on instruction.

We also offer a discount on class products and tools purchased at the classes.  This is a great incentive to increase your supply of tools and products.  

New Classes

We will be scheduling a couple of new classes shortly, and I will unload them to the listing once we have all the requirements.  Look for these shortly:

Scrapbooking Basics (Beginners)

{Scrapbooking Intermediate}

{Scrapbooking Advanced}

Advanced Flower Tech

GrungeVille - an ongoing class for Grunge layouts

Card Classes

Stamping and Embossing

 

Watt's What?

Re-stocked: DS tape, cardstock, ink pads.
Coming Soon:
Martha Stewart Scoreboard, Punches, Embossing Tool Sets.
Tattered Angels Glimmers Mists & Chalks
Single Die Cut shapes
More LLL Stamps
72 Copic Marker Wallets 

Watt's New?
Scrapville Kits - all the bits and pieces with a photo ready to go.

Graphic 45, BasicGrey, DoCrafts, Glitz.
Metal Beads & Charms.
Spellbinders (also available to Pre-Order)

Watt's That?

SALE - SELECTED ITEMS

10am Friday 4th May to 4pm Monday 7th May
Ciao Copic Markers are down to $5.00 each or buy 10 for $48.00

La La Land Stamps down to $10.50
Copic Marker Sets down to15% off marked prices

Scrapville, growing the passion!

Janet 

DOCRAFTS

Hi Everyone
just letting you know that the DoCrafts Mag is IN.......... with the most gorgeous little "Boofle" stamp set!

All paid subscriptions have been put aside.

Janet

APRIL NEWSLETTER

Hello Everyone and welcome to our April Newsletter. Easter Bunny is just around the corner, so I hope everyone is stocked up with all things Chocolate, and that you stay safe at this busy time of year on the roads.  Enjoy the break, and hopefully you will be able to spend some of your Easter scrapping away.  

April Monthly Pack.

Handmade Patchwork from LilybeeDesign $25

IN THIS PACK IS:

2 X cardstock
6 x DS patterned papers
cardstock stickers sheet or
cardstock tags
2 x sets coloured alpha stickers
sticky pearl and gem bling
velvet brads
length of cream twill
length of ribbed ribbon
length of pom pom trim
handmade daisy by Sandie
square of gingham fabric
square of patterned tissue paper

This month we are crossing into a range of colours and patterns inspired by quilters. The colours will enable you to easily turn the layout into a page for either boy or girl themed pages, or something totally different. All Scrapville's Monthly Packs are from New Release ranges, and packed with scrappy goodness. All packs have limited quantities and are available to purchase at $25.00 plus P&H by emailing Janet.

MONTHLY SKETCH CHALLENGES
The March/April Sketch Challenges are still coming in, which is very inspiring. Anita is keeping busy coming up with her wonderful new Sketches. With Pumpkin Time still a couple of weeks away, be sure to give this a try and get yours in.

BLIND CROPVILLE
The BCV will run on Saturday 14th April. We have two classes to offer commencing 2pm and 7pm, and these are run on the 2nd Saturday of each month. If you would like to attend please be sure to book ahead to ensure your place and receive your requirements list. For those that have not attended a Blind CropVille before, just drop Janet a line or call in for more info about the class and rules.

Sally has been treating the CT girls to a cyber BCV. We are once again seeing some great outcomes, even more so because the girls are using a different Scrapville Kit of goodies. Be sure to make sure you check out what they've done after the BCV!

SPOOKYVILLE
Friday 13th April 7pm to Midnight
Yes, it’s a CropVille with a “Spooky” twist. It helps to run it on a Friday the 13th, and April just happens to have one – so let’s get SpookyVille!!
There WILL be a requirements list for this Crop, and there will be twists and fun. And yes, most definitely will we be scrapping. Bring a friend (it gives you a 50% chance of getting away………..ha ha haaaaaa..) “SpookyVille, it’s a thrill, come along and feel the chill………”

MONDAYS
Scrapville's next OPEN Monday is 7th May. Take advantage of the extra opportunity to pop on in and browse around. You can also check out the next Open Monday on the Newsletter Sidebar.

RETREATVILLE 2012 - SEPTEMBER 20 TO 23
An invitation email will be sent out shortly for the 2012 RetreatVille.
Due to the number of attendees at the 2012 RetreatVille, Scrapville has decided to limit the number of attendees. Invitations for the previous attendees will be offered first preference for registrations, pending payment of deposits prior to the Close Off date of 27th April 2012.
After the initial invitation, those responses not confirming by the Close Off date will be deemed Open.

Should you wish to put your name on the waiting list, any available registrations becoming Open will be offered to those on a first named basis in the order on the list. Only when deposits are paid will the Registration be accepted.

CLASSES
The Class List for April is still current, and new dates will be set shortly for May and June. We will be adding Scrapbooking for Beginners shortly, some Grunge and OTP Projects. If you are interested in attending any of these classes please be sure to check out the NEW Class Calendar and book in. Please pop on into Scrapville to see the in-store samples.

FLOWER TECH CLASSES
These classes have just completed their course, and the girls were very excited with their fabulous creations. Each class takes you to a new technique where beautifully crafted cards will be adorned with your own handmade flowers. This is a creative and enjoyable class where homework is not as issue! For those that missed classes previously, you can still join a makeup class, just be sure to book in first. Please check the Class Calendar for future dates.

ADVANCED FLOWER TECH CLASSES
STARTING SOON
For those that have completed the full Flower Tech Classes, we are introducing an Advanced Flower Tech Class shortly, to be run over several weeks. For those that completed the first course and are keen to pick up with the Advanced, please ask Janet to add your name to the list.

2013 CALENDAR CLASS
This will resume in 2nd term, so please check the Class Calendar. The yearly calendar will be adorned with all your beautiful photo memories for the following year. No matter who you make is for, it will be admired by many! An extra treat for this class is that our Creative Team will be contributing several months of beautiful designs to the Calendar throughout the year.

THE STASH BOX
Will also be added back onto the Off The Page projects list. Please check the Class Calendar for future dates.

THE COPIC CLUB
Will be tackling their 3rd Class this month. After last month's class I am sure we're going to see plenty of Show & Tell homework! Each Monthly Class includes a kit and instructions, with hands on demo's. By the time the Copic Club has finished it's course, each member will have a good supply of Copic Ciao Markers, and be able to create cards or pages using all their new techniques. Our aim is for you to feel confident in using all the colouring techniques, under the proper hands on instruction.

We also offer a discount on class products and tools purchased at the classes. This is a great incentive to increase your supply of tools and products.

KIDSVILLE
At this stage I will not be running KidsVille these holidays. If you are interested in putting your child's name on a KidsVille Class list, please do so at the front counter. Should this change I will send out an email broadcast.

SCRAPVILLE SHOW STOPPERS
This year Scrapville supported the Wodonga Show Society Inc.'s 65th Annual Show in Section 47 for Scrapbooking. Scrapville will donate a Prize Voucher for each Class at the March 17th Show. Congratulations to Zan Boyle for her winning prizes in the below Classes.
Class 15: Single Scrapbooking Page - Family
Class 16: Single Scrapbooking Page - Friends
Class 17: Double Scrapbooking Page - Holidays or Travel

WATT'S WHAT?
Re-stocked
Large Wooden Letters
Tombow & Pritt adhesives
Sticky bling runners
DoCrafts: Mag and Stock due April, more shortly.

WATT'S NEW?
Australiana Papers
Sports Papers
Paper Roses
Wooden Buttons

WATT'S THAT?
KitVille - coming soon...

Just a Little Note...
Firstly, I would like to send a little Thank You to the Creative Team Members for doing an awesome job. We are seeing so many inspiring creations, and it's also great to see how much they are able to get out of one pack - all with Scrapville product. Rock on Girls!!

Secondly, I'd like to send a little TOOT to Claire Apostoloff (CT Member for Scrapville) who was recently published in Scrapbook Creations with a Layout and a Card. Rock on Claire!

Thirdly, Happy Birthday to all those little ones who have recently turned ONE! I hope your celebrations were lots of fun! And to those who recently turned FOUR ZERO........ cheers!

Scrapville, growing the passion!

Janet

Stocks Up March

Hi Everyone, just some updates for you with new or re-stocked items.

NEW

• Hot Glue Guns are in
• Hot Glue refills
• New Australiana and Sports Papers are in
• MORE new flowers are in
• Clear Sentiment Stamps
• Wooden Buttons
• Lace

RE-STOCKED

• Tombow Mono Glue back in stock
• more Versa Colour ink pads
• Mod Podge
• Stamp Scrubber Pads
• Clear Racing Stamps
• More Colours in Bling Runners
• 12mm DS Tape

CROPVILLE
Due to the Easter Closure we will be running a CropVille this SATURDAY, 31st MARCH
7pm to Midnight.

MONDAY MONDAY...
Don't forget that SCRAPVILLE is OPEN this MONDAY, 2nd APRIL 10am to 4pm.
It might not be a bad idea to call in and grab your NEW Monthly Pack before the EASTER HOLIDAY RUSH kicks off. 

SCRAPVILLE will be CLOSED from FRIDAY 6th to TUESDAY 10th APRIL, so be sure to stock up this week as Janet will be making the most of closing by having Family Time for the break.

The Newsletter will be up in a few days, so stay tuned.  In the meantime I would like to wish everyone a very Happy and Safe Easter and Holdiay Weekend.  I hope you all have a well deserved break.

cheers
Janet

Remembering Friends

It has taken me a little time to get this post up, because to be quite frank it was difficult to do.  But I wanted to honor the memory of a special friend who recently lost her battle to cancer.  Through craft we often come across like minded people who leave more of an imprint on our being than simply friendship, and that goes without saying when it came to Laity.  Her very presence and inner strength overwhelmed you with a realization of how remarkable she actually was.

Last year at RetreatVille Laity left us all with a wonderful little gift of herself in her beautiful little handmade butterflies.  I would like to say that these gorgeous little fellows will become a part of Scrapville's RetreatVille each year, in Laity's memory.

Laity Lever passed away peacefully at home with family and friends on Friday, 9th March.  Laity’s thanksgiving service was held on Monday 19th March at 11.30am in the Crematorium Chapel  at the Wagga Wagga cemetery.  We extend our deepest condolences to Roy, Philip & Chris.

Rest In Peace lovely lady.

Janet

March Newsletter

Hello Everyone and welcome to the Scrapville March Newsletter. As we step into the beginning of the Autumn months I am sure many of us are wondering what exactly we are to expect from Mother Nature this time around.   We can always use the rainfall, but not when it results in unwanted flooding many are already experiencing.  I hope everyone is high and dry, and coping with the wet and wooly conditions.  Well the best part of Autumn, of course, is the wonderfully coloured falling leaves.  I can't wait to see the trees turn colour and your autumn photos appearing on your layouts.

March Monthly Pack.

My Private Happiness from The ScrapCake $25

I am excited about this month's Pack with all it's lovely soft colours and patterns. Matched up with the most beautiful embellishments. The Pack contains 2 x cardstock, 5 x DSPP, 2 x 7x12 DSPP, 3 mixed sized paper and material flowers, 3 x small paper flowers, lace trim, a bling runner strip, mixed matching journalling tags, and gorgeous foam Thickers. There's great product value in this pack. I really can't wait to see where your inspiration takes you. I hope you will get a lot out of this colourful pack, in both quantity and enjoyment. Our NEW Gorgeous Flowers will also be available in-store at Scrapville, and there is a wide range to choose from.

Please note that there will be a limited number of packs available in store, and once they're gone they're gone! The Packs are available NOW.

There are also a few "Boy Themed" packs available - only whilst stocks last. A change in the colour of the Thickers, the the 3 mixed sized paper and material flowers, and the 2 x 7x12 DSPP sheets better co-ordinate.

Monthly Sketch Challenges
We are receiving lots of challenges for the Feb/March Sketches, which is very inspiring.  Anita is keeping everyone busy with her wonderful Sketches, and it's great to see how you all see the sketches so differently, putting your own spin on the colour themes and designs.  Pumpkin time is still a couple of weeks away, so be sure to give this a try and get yours in.

Blind CropVille
The March BCV will run on Saturday 10th.  We have two classes to offer commencing 2pm or 7pm, and these will be run on the 2nd Saturday of each month.  If you would like to attend please be sure to book ahead as both are already half full.   For those that have not attended a Blind CropVille before, just drop Janet a line or call in for more info about the class and rules.

As well as the regular in-store class, Sally has been treating the CT girls to a cyber BCV.  We are once again seeing some great outcomes, even more so because the girls are using a different kit.  Be sure to make sure you check out what they've done!

Mondays
Scrapville's next OPEN Monday is next week, 5th March.  Take advantage of the extra opportunity to pop on in and browse around.  You can also check out the next Open day on the Newsletter Sidebar.

Classes
The Class List is now down to the last two months for this term.  Check out March and April, and if you are interested in attending any of these classes please be sure to book in.  Unfortunately with our lovely instructor presently unwell, we will be re-scheduleing a couple of the classes, so you will need to make a note of the changes.  Please pop on in to Scrapville to see the in-store samples.

New classes this year include an ongoing 2013 Calendar Class, where you will complete a Monthly Layout to add to your Calendar.   Please check the Newsletter Blog for any updates.  This really is an excellent gift idea for that someone special at Christmas.  The yearly calendar will be all done, adorned with your beautiful photo memories for the following year. Mum or Nanna or Pop or Aunty will be most pleased, but don't stop there - it will be admired by many!  An extra treat for this class is that our Creative Team will be contributing several months of beautiful designs to the Calendar throughout the year.

The Stash Box is the first of several Off The Page projects this year.  We hope to give you several interesting designs to dress up your storage area, as well as the extra projects to decorate your home.  See our in-store sample.

The Flower Tech classes are off and running again in March, and you're going to be pleased that you signed up.  With beautifully crafted cards adorned with your own handmade flowers, each class will take you to a new technique, and some very creative flowers. For those that missed classes previously, you can still do your makeup class, just be sure to book in first.

The Copic Club 
Will tackle their 2nd Class this month, and I hope to see all their homework!  Each Monthly Class includes a kit and instructions, with hands on demo's.  By the time the Copic Club has finished it's course, each member will have a good supply of Copic Ciao Markers, and be able to create cards or pages using all their new techniques. Our aim is for you to feel confident in using all the colouring techniques, under the proper hands on instruction.

We also offer a discount on class products and tools purchased at the classes. This is a great incentive to increase your supply of tools and products.

Are you interested in doing a Stamping, Cardmaking or Copic Card class?

We would be happy to fit you in on a Saturday morning class, so please call in and add your name to the list, and once minimum numbers are met we'll be off and running!

Scrapville Show Stoppers
This year Scrapville will be supporting the Wodonga Show Society Inc.'s 65th Annual Show in  Section 47 for Scrapbooking. Scrapville will donate a Prize Voucher for each Class at the March 17th Show.
 

If you would like to enter the Scrapbooking Section at the Show you will need to note the following:

• Entries in the below 4 Classes are required to be lodged with the Secretary at the showgrounds Pavilion between 10am & 12noon Monday 5th to Friday 9th March, and 10am to 4pm Monday 12th to Wednesday 14th.
• Entries Close 4pm Wednesday 14th March .
• Entry Fees are: 50c per class item.
• Previous 1st Prize entries in Section 47 are not eligible to be entered again.
  All entries must be your own original work, and been completed in the last two (2) years.
• Exhibitors may have three (3) entries in each class.
• Layouts must be submitted in a plastic album sleeve, named on the back.

• Class 15: Single Scrapbooking Page - Family
• Class 16: Single Scrapbooking Page - Friends
• Class 17: Double Scrapbooking Page - Holidays or Travel
• Class 18: Single Scrapbooking Page - Kids - any topic by a child up to 16 years.

It would be great to see an improvement in the number of entries that were exhibited last year, so please get on board and let's see what we can do.
Watt's What?
Re-stocked: Mod Podge, Dimensional Magic.
DoCrafts: Mag and Stock in-store.  Check out the Free DieCuts with your mag....

Watt's New?
Flowers, come and see.
Gorgeous Vintage Lace, carded at 12" lengths. 

STAY TUNED.....

Watt's that?
Ciao Copic Markers are now $5.50! Be sure to stop in and grab some, or send me an email if you'd like some posted out. We also have box sets available, which make great gifts.

Buy 10 or more quality cardstock for 10% off.

Just a Little Note...

Firstly I would like to send a little Hello to our new Followers, we hope you are enjoying the Blog.

Secondly, I'd like to send a little TOOT to Anthea English (former CT Member for Scrapville) who was recently published in Scrapbooking Memories.  Well done girlfriend!

On a lighter note I would like to send a special message to those currently finding themselves weathered down with ill health and family issues.  My heart goes out to you all, and I hope your coming days are made easier with the love and support of friends and family.

Scrapville looks forward to being a part of your creative year. 
Scrapville, growing the passion!

Janet

Sneak Peek Classes

Hi Everyone, here are a few Sneak Peeks of the current classes running at Scrapville.  If you'd like to know more, then drop into the store or email for further details.  The Class Listing is on the side bar as well.

CALENDAR CLASSES

If you like a bit of fussy cutting, tearing and texture then this is a great start to the Monthly Calendar Class.

COPIC CLASSES

Part of learning how to do great cards is knowing the correct way to get the best end results from your Copic Markers.  It is not simply just colouring, it's more about using the correct techniques and styles to get the maximum benefits.  Once you've learnt this hands on, you really will see a difference the quality of your colouring, and we have an excellent instructor.

OFF THE PAGE - STASH BOX

 FLOWER TECH CLASSES

I hope this gives your curiosity a tweak and you find a class to enjoy.

Janet