Kilcoy Retreat Class Teacher.

Hello everyone

I have very excited to tell you all that Gail Lindner will be teaching our class at the Kilcoy Retreat!!  Many of you will know Gail from her regular technique features from Scrapbooking Memories magazine.

Gail is busy preparing the layout for the class and I'm sure it will be just spectacular - she is an extremely talented scrapbooker.  She makes her own gorgeous embellishments and will be teaching us some great techniques and also how to make her embellishments.  I can't wait to see what she has created.

I will post Gail's profile very soon for you all so see.

TFL, Ann :-)

Kilcoy Retreat: 4-7 May 2012

Hello everyone,

Happy New Year to you all. Well the Festive Season is well and truly over and many of you have settled back into normality with some getting ready for the school term to begin at the end of the month.

It also allows us to devote a bit time to our scrapping and thoughts of how we can spend some quality time doing what we love best - relaxing at a weekend retreat with scrapping friends, enjoying lots of time to scrap, eating yummy food, learning new techniques and having lots of fun over the weekend.

Our next Retreat at Kilcoy promises that and much, much more!! Plus, it offers three whole days to scrap!! Sounds like heaven doesn't it? It is being held on 4-7 May 2012 (the Labour Day long weekend), so if you have been thinking of coming along, then don't think about it too much longer as spaces are booking fast. If you are new to scrapbooking, or you are thinking of coming along on your own...don't stress....we make you very welcome and you will be laughing along with your new scrapping friends very quickly. Everyone is more than happy to pass on their knowledge and ideas. We have such a great group of scrappers!!

Just check the website for all of the details www.qldscrapbookingretreats.com.au and you can book your place there and then with a small deposit and the balance can be paid off in easy instalments.

I am going to be busy over the next few months with all of the plans for the class, demos etc, but I am really looking forward to it - I just love getting together with all of you and seeing your gorgeous creations.

If you need to know anything further that the website doesn't cover at this time, or you want the weekend tailored to your specific requirements (for example day packages only), just contact us via email info@qldscrapbookingretreats.com.au or call Ann on 0413 21 6096. Local residents are very welcome to attend.

Take care for now, Ann :-)

My son's wedding

Hello everyone
For the ladies from the Noosa Retreat who mentioned that they wanted to see some photos of my son's wedding, I am finally getting around to posting them. I still have to see the official photos yet; can't wait for that.



The day was just perfect; beautiful weather, gorgeous location. Congratulations to the happy couple.

TFL, Ann :-)

Another Retreat over.....but here comes Kilcoy!!

Hello everyone

Well we had a fantastic time at Noosa - thank you to everyone who came along and made the weekend so much fun!!

The class with Suzanne Tonga was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone - her layout was just beautiful and all of the ladies had fun learning the new techniques and sewing - some for the very first time!! It was so good to see some of the ladies digressing with the design a little and putting their own personal touch to it - they all did a wonderful job....and Julie finished the layout too...she was soooo excited!!

The Western night was a hit.... a little bit of boot scootin' "with a twist" was done....just to have a bit of a break and do something a bit different. Many had fun "shootin' up the place", posing for their Wanted photos and taking on the Mexican cowboy up in the bar area!! We all had a great laugh....it was good to just take some time out and have some fun.

It was great to see so many gorgeous layouts being done over the weekend...some only did a few but there were other ladies who did 20+ layouts.....good on you. Some were pampered with massages from Sonya.....sooo nice. We will get Sonya back again.

Here are some photos of the weekend:-

As you can see, we had such a jam packed fun weekend!! I just love spending time with my Retreat ladies - you are such a delight to be with and I thank you all for making the weekend so special.

I hope that many of you will join us at Kilcoy next May; if that doesn't suit you, we have two other Retreats next year....one at Cleveland in July and the other at Kallangur in October. I hope to see you there for more fun and frivolity.

Take care for now, Ann :-)

Photo requirements for the Retreat

Hi ladies

I hope you have all managed to keep your feet firmly on the ground with this windy weather!! I just wanted to give you a bit of a heads up regarding photo requirements for the challenges and Suzanne’s class that we have organized for the weekend, over and above what you plan on bringing to do your own layouts.

1. One of the Challenges will be a Christmas theme – typically Christmas colours with the papers that you will be given, and the sizes of the photos required are:-

One 6 x 4” landscape orientation photo,

One 2 x 2” photo, and

One 3 x 2.5” landscape orientation photo (approximately) :-)

2. For Suzanne’s class, you will need the following sizes:-

Three 3 x 4” landscape orientation photos with a feminine/vintage theme (but who says you can’t put flowers on a masculine page!)

Here is a sneak peek of the layout you will be doing:-

So blue and cream tonings as well as some tealy green and a hint of lilac!! Sounds interesting doesn’t it – it is just gorgeous and true to Suzanne’s style.

More info regarding the Retreat to come so check back soon for regular updates.

If you have been thinking of coming along to the Retreat but haven't yet done so, there is still time to book so visit the website (link on the side bar) or email me at info@qldscrapbookingretreats.com.au for further information.

Take care, Ann

Hello everyone

Well it is only 5 weeks away until the Retreat and everything is coming together nicely. There are a couple of things I need to tell you about in order for you to be organised for the weekend, as follows:-

Firstly, we have a Theme night on the Saturday night and this Retreat the theme is “Wild Wild West”. So have a think about a costume for the night – it can be as simple as a western style hat, or you can go all out as a Saloon gal if you want to – it all adds to the fun of the night! Prizes are available as usual including one for the Best Costume, so put your thinking caps on – let’s see what zany costumes we have on the night! Yeehah!!!

Secondly, we have a masseuse organized for the weekend to pamper us. Unfortunately the lovely Brigitte couldn’t join us this time were her magic fingers, but I have another lady Sonya coming along and she provides relaxation massages as follows:-

1hr Full Body Massage $55

1/2hr Full Body Massage $30

20min Neck & Shoulder Massage$25

Sounds divine doesn’t it?? Now if we get more than 10 participants, Sonya applies a Group Rate being a $5 discount. Please let me know if you would like to participate (believe me, you will just love it!) This is an additional cost and payment is made directly to Sonya on the day, so please make sure that you have the cash available. If you can let me know asap, it would be appreciated; that way we can organize the timetable to commence just after lunch on Saturday and work around meal breaks etc.

In the next couple of weeks time I will provide a sneak peek of Suzanne’s class on Saturday morning – it is just gorgeous!!

If you haven't booked your place for this Retreat, I can still take bookings - either visit the website or contact me via email info@qldscrapbookingretreats.com.au to make your booking or enquiry. Day participants are very welcome to attend.

Take care, Ann :-)

2012 Retreat details now on website....

Hello everyone

Well the long awaited details of next year's Retreats are up on the website. I am still awaiting pricing from the caterers for the Cleveland Retreat, but should have those in about a week or so. Bookings can be made via the Paypal options on the website or you can contact me regarding other payment arrangements directly.

If you haven't already booked for the Noosa Retreat, it is only 6 weeks away, so book now to save your place. Suzanne Tonga has created a gorgeous layout for her class on Saturday morning; I know you are going to just love her style and techniques. I will post a sneak peek of the layout soon.

I hope to catch up with you soon at either Noosa or one of our Retreats next year.

Take care, Ann