Kilcoy Guest Tutor - introducing Kim Jeffress

Hi everyone
As some of you may know, Kim Jeffress will be joining us at the Kilcoy Retreat to teach a class on Saturday 4th May. I thought you might like to know a little about Kim, so I have asked her a few questions about her scrapping career so far:-

 

1. How did you start in Scrapbooking and how long have you been doing it?

I started scrapping about 12 years ago when I first met my husband, he worked out of town during the week so I took up scrapbooking to fill in the nights at home alone!

2. What do you enjoy most about scrapbooking?
I love that Im preserving my childrens' and my memories for the future.

3. What is your style?
I'm a pretty clean scrapper, having two boys I don't tend to add flowers and flourishes to my layouts. I like to use bold bright papers and add quirky bits and pieces to my layouts.

4. What are your favourite 3 products at the moment and what can’t you do without?
I love Heidi Swapp Memory Files, Heidi Swapp Color Pop collection and Bella Blvd chevron decorative tape. I can't do without anything yellow its my fav item to use on a page!

5. Where do you find inspiration for your layouts?
I get my inspiration from my boys, I look at the photos and create layouts according the memories I want to remember. I always colour match the papers to the photos

6. How do you get through Scrappers block?
I usually take a break for a couple of days and start a fresh with a new perspective.

7. What is the best advice you would give to newbie scrapbookers?
Take lots of photos and right down your memories in a book so you dont forget them.

8. What Design Teams have you been on or are currently with and where have you had your work published?
Currently I am on the DTs for Heidi Swapp, Bella Blvd, Basic Grey, Pebbles Inc and Greatest View flair. Last year I was a Scrapbooking memories magazine Master a highlight for me so far!

You can find me on my Blog: glasshalffull

Designing for
2012 Scrapbooking Memories Master
Heidi Swapp
BellaBlvd
BasicGrey
Pebbles Inc
Greatest-view

If you are thinking of coming along to the Retreat at Kilcoy to join Kim please go to the website and make your booking. It should be a fantastic class and I'm really looking forward to it.

Take care, Ann

Noosa Retreat photos

Hi all
Blogger has been giving me some trouble with uploading photos; not sure if it is to do with Windows 7 but hopefully issues have now been sorted.

I have been wanting to post photos of the Noosa Retreat weekend that we had in October.  As usual we had a ball and I thank every one of my lovely ladies for their company.

Here is some highlights of the weekend, including photos of our class teach Cathy Cafun and the resulting layouts, along with challenge photos and our theme night fun:-

 

 

 

 

As you can see, we had huge fun!  The Resort atmosphere added to the relaxing weekend of craft and laughter.  I can't wait until we return this year in October and this time we have 3 day packages available taking in the Labour Day long weekend.  Can't wait!!

 

TFL, Ann :-)

Only 5 sleeps to go.....

Hello everyone

We only have 5 sleeps until our retreat at Noosa.....all of the preps have been done and I've been busy packing up the shop to bring along some scrappin' goodies for you all.

You all have your class and challenge requirements for the weekend and I'm sure you are just as busy packing up your stash to bring along.

I will be in contact soon regarding location address and a run-down for the weekend.

Take care, Ann

Theme night....

Hi everyone

Just a quick post....hubby and I are away on a little holiday,but we are making our way home now and should be home either Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning from Far North Queensland. We are in Bowen tonight.

I wanted to let you know that our theme night for Noosa will be "70's DISCO".  I'm sure this theme will be a lot fun and you can either go way out with your costume or keep it simple.  Who knows, some of us may have a pair of flairs or hot pants in the wardrobe!!

We still have a few spaces left,so if you have a friend or two that is thinking of coming along, then they are most welcome.

I will be in contact with you all soon re the class requirements for Cathy's class.

Take care for now, Ann :-)

October Class Layout Sneak Peek

Hello again

It's time to reveal a sneak peek of the class layout that Cathy Cafun will be teaching on Saturday 13 October at the Noosa Retreat.

Cathy has done a magnificent job with the brief for this layout - you will absolutely love it and she has some wonderful techniques and tips to teach you....

Here is a little temptation for you....

and a little hint.....Graphic 45!!

I for one can't wait for the Retreat to see this fab layout being done by everyone.

Take care for now, Ann:-)

Catch up with Cathy Cafun....

Hello everyone
I'd like to share some information with you about our guest tutor Cathy Cafun who will be teaching at the October Retreat in Noosa, regarding her Scrapbooking journey so far.......


1. How did you start in Scrapbooking and how long have you been doing it?
I found my passion for scrapping 7 years ago when I was introduced to this addictive craft by a friend, and have been hooked ever since.

 2. What do you enjoy most about scrapbooking?

Scrapbooking provides me with a wonderful way to express myself creatively whilst being able to record all those precious family memories for my children and hopefully my grandchildren one day.

 3. What is your style?
I’m not really sure what my style is, but I do love Shabby Chic/Vintage and am very partial to the grungy distressed look.  My creations usually have elements of texture and dimension and I find fussy cutting, layering and distressing a wonderful way to achieve this.

 4. What are your favourite 3 products at the moment and what can’t you do without?

Patterned Papers- layering and mixing different ranges of pp’s together is something you nearly always find on my LO’s.  I have the most massive and ever-growing stash of papers!!
Gesso –  I love the beautiful softness and texture you can create on a page with gesso.
Dies -  Totally love them atm.. they are a fab way to create your own embellishments.

 5.  Where do you find inspiration for your layouts?

My inspiration usually starts with photos of my family, and I just let my creations flow from there, but I also find inspiration from browsing blogs, online galleries, mags and am always inspired by new and exciting products.  Challenge sites are also a fab source of inspiration, as they are a fantastic way of getting you out of your comfort zone.  There are so many amazingly talented artists on these sites and I love looking at all their gorgeous creations and finding new and inspiring ideas to get the juices flowing.

 6. How do you get through Scrappers block?

When a project just isn’t working, the best thing to do is just walk away from it for a while, as I find if I try to push through, I just get more frustrated.   Usually, when I come back to my project after a break, it will fall into place, but if I’m really stuck, I will look through a few mags or galleries for some inspiration and that will often get me back on track.

 7. What is the best advice you would give to newbie scrapbookers?

A few classes are a good way to start, to get the basics and try your hand at some styles that appeal to you.  It takes a while to find what works for you, just experiment and have fun.  If you are happy with your creations, nothing else matters.

 Cathy adds "My love of Scrapbooking has allowed me to work alongside some amazingly talented artists through various positions on Design Teams, giving me the opportunity to make some beautiful and inspirational friends from all over the world.  I was also lucky enough to be invited to teach at the Scrapbooking and Papercraft Convention in June and had the most amazing time.

At present, I am designing for Scrapmatts, Meg’s Garden, Once Upon a Sketch and Berry71Bleu .  My work has been published regularly in Scrapbooking Memories and Scrapbooking Creations." 

Here is Cathy's blog if you would like to pop in and say hello: http://cathycafun.blogspot.com/

If you haven't already booked your spot for the Retreat, don't leave it too much longer as places are starting to fill up - don't miss you opportunity to be part of a fantastic class with Cathy as well as a weekend full of fun and scrappin' of course!!

Go to the webite www.qldscrapbookingretreats.com.au for further information.

Take care for now, Ann :-)

12 hour Super Crop

Hello everyone   

I just wanted to let you all know that I am holding a 12-hour Super Crop at Burpengary on Saturday 1 September.

It will be held at the King Street Players Theatre at the Community Centre on the corner of Old Bay Road & Maitland St at Burpengary(north Brisbane).

The crop begins at 10am and finishes at 10pm and all meals will be provided for a cost of $50 - any special dietary requirements can be accommodated.  A shop will be available for any purchases you require on the day.

Please contact me on mobile 0413 21 6096 or via email info@qldscrapbookingretreats.com.au to book you place for a great day of scrappin'. I'm looking forward to it.

Take care, Ann :-)