Here something to make up for a Valentines Day surprise!

One of the Scrap Box NZ Kits - Retails for $55 but with Valentines coming up they are on sale over at Scrap Box NZ less 30% making them $38.50. Below is a list of what the kit contains and shows you some pictures of how it can be used.

1x KaiserCRAFT Funky Heart Album
4x patterned papers (BG Bittersweet Hand Dipped, Truffle, and Carolees Creations Blush Floral, Pink Apple Scatter)
2x Bazzill Cardstock (Chablis and Java)
1x sheet HGD Love Blossoms Rubons
1mtr HGD Loving You words Ribbon
1x 3yrd spool HS Sweet Ribbon
1x packet Jenny Bowlin Crepe Ribbon
1x HS Chipboard Alphas (Newsprint in Hot Pink)
3x 7cm Green Tara Flowers (Hot Pink)
6x 2cm Green Tara paper Flowers (Light pink)
3 assorted Bazzill Chips (Hearts)
2x packets of KaiserCRAFT Pearls (Plum and Chocolate)
1x IMG Flourish Flower (Brown/Pink)
2x 3.5cm Album Rings

A wonderful collection of papers and embellishments. Some really lovely flowers and pearls contained in the kit. Have fun making it up. Be quick to purchase as there are only four kits available.

All You Locals....

...will find Fiona at the Washbourne Gardens Market on Nelson Anniversary Monday from 9:30am to 3pm. Have a look at what is available, you never know you may just find a bargain. I will be along at some stage during the day to help her out. She will also have some of my class lists available for the first term too. So do go check it out!!
Hope you are having a great week:)

Matchbook Mini Album...

...includes 6 pages that you can add photos and journaling to on it's own. Or stick it to the front of an interactive layout. Here I have used the lovely rich tones from the Prairie Lane range from KaiserCRAFT This particular paper I have used is Maple Meadows I have created this little album to hold photos of a short break we took as a family in Christchurch a couple of weeks ago. You will be able to put those special family photos of moments that you have enjoyed over the summer break into it.

This is the first item you will be making at my classes which begin this term.

For those of you who are interested in what you will be making for my paper crafting classes. Here is the class list for Term 1. Please email me if you are interested in any or all of these classes to JPRyder@xtra.co.nz

Keeping Memories Alive Classes Term 1

Classes held Tuesday and Thursday morning at 10am

Cost: 15-00 per class

16th/18th Feb Matchbook Mini Album

Remember the old matchbooks? Here we will use this concept to create a mini album.

23rd/25th Feb Mini Canvas on a Stand

Create a small canvas on a stand as a home décor item.

2nd/4th March Photo-less Layout

Scrapbook layouts don’t need to include photos. I’ll show you how to create a layout without using photos.

9th/11th March Envelope Mini Book

Make a mini pocket book using the trusty envelope.

16th/18th March Boxes Bags and Tags.

First impressions count, right? We will make some simple gift packaging.

23rd/25th March Star Mini Album

Create an album that when it is opened looks like a star.

30th March/ 1st April Colours of the World

Create 5 cards inspired by countries from around the world, (Japan, Mexico, India, Pacific Islands and USA)

Lilac Avenue ...

Kaisercraft keep coming up with wonderful new collections. The latest papers I got from them, I only got the 6x6 Collection Paper Pads - Pack Your Bags, Lilac Avenue, Belle & Dear Santa. (If you are wanting to see them look under Patterned Papers, Kaisercraft, 6x6 Collection Pads in the shop.)

When the Lilac Avenue turned up I just loved the papers and didn't have many purples in stock. So I have included these three - aren't they neat. There are six in the collection and the papers in the 6x6 Paper Pads include these and flocked, foil, glitter and spot varnished papers as well.

Use Lilac Avenue for: Girlie projects, friendship layouts, gifts for mum, birthday cards and gifts, playful paper crafts.

Great value for 12 x 12 size, double sided paper at $2 a sheet.

Hi All...

...just a general post to let you all know that we are still here. Fiona and I are still in holiday mode, and good things take time. So the challenges will begin again next month. The first challenge will be set on the 1st of February. Hmmm...now I must come up with some challenges to keep you all interested. Doh!!
They will be run on a fornightly basis here on the blog like last year. I know most of you are scrapbookers, but I will throw in a few non scrapbooking challenges from time to time. This will keep you all on your toes.
Just in case you locals haven't caught up. I will be running some classes from home beginning mid February. Details of these can be found--->HERE
Please email me from the link on the right hand side of my blog to register your interest.
Hope you are all having a great week and check back soon for more info on the challenge.

Welcome to 2010

Hope you all had a brilliant Christmas/New Year and a relaxing time. My family and I headed to a bach at Pohara, Golden Bay. Great weather, heaps of BBQ and beach, magazines read and too much food. Got into the habit of a wine/beer each night and then a walk on the beach. Great way to end the day.

All new year resolutions are in order - some of mine broken already. One I'm not breaking and that is to bring great new products and service to all that shop at Scrap Box NZ.

Some challenges will start again in February and at the moment it's time for a clean up and to make room for new products. Out with the old and in with the new! Great Sale on for January 10% - 50% off most of the products in the shop. Take a look and make the most of some bargins.

Welcome to 2010..

Hope everybody had a fantastic night last night, and didn't over indulge. Be ready for a great year this year, challenges will resume at the beginning of February.