Class layouts

Hello everyone
I thought I would share with you the layouts that were produced as a result of Angella Peardon's class at the Retreat last weekend. Even though we all had the basic layout to do, the end result from the ladies was just fantastic. So many different pages, but all with a common theme. Both Angella and I were really impressed with the results and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the class.

The paper we used was from the Bella! Ancestry range. This one is called Origin and we used two pieces; one as the background and the other we cut the design from and foam mounted them to give some dimension. A combination of Green Tara paper flowers and lace flowers along with some velvet buttons, Kaiser pearl flourishes and pearl strips, leather findings made from the Tim Holtz Findings Sizzix die, Dusty Attic vintage clock were the basis for the layout.


This was Angella's layout:-



Here are the pages that were completed:-

Aren't they great!!!

More layouts from the weekend to come soon. Take care, Ann :-)

Back home after the Retreat....

Hello there
Well we all had a wonderful weekend away on our Retreat at Brookfield and now it is back to reality and thinking about the coming festive season.

Thank you to all of you who came along and made the weekend so much fun; I hope to see you all at the next one in April at Kilcoy. More information to come when costs finalised.

In the meantime, here are some photos of the class with Angella; it was a big hit and many of you learnt something from her class which was FANTASTIC.




I will post some more photos of the layouts etc shortly, especially the class layouts....they are so diverse which was great to see.

Enjoy your week, Ann :-)

Here's the sneak peek.....

Hello everyone

Well here is the layout we have all been waiting for and I must say that I really like it. Angella will be teaching this class at the Retreat on Saturday 27 November commencing at 9:30am, so if you haven't already booked to come along to the Retreat or the class, then now is the time to do it!!

Lots of inking, distressing, layering and background stamping. It is very much a male inspired layout which is something that we all seem to struggle with at times but you can apply it to a feminine page as well as the embellishments will suit both if you so desire.

Let me know what you think - I know you will enjoy this class.

Looking forward to catching up at the Retreat - only 14 sleeps to go!!

Day participants welcome....

Hello everyone
Now that we are getting closer to the Retreat, I am now able to provide spaces for day participants to come along and attend Angella's class on Saturday morning.
The cost will be $45 which includes the class kit and morning tea; should participants wish to stay for the day, the can do so for a cost of $70 which will include Angella's class, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
So if you have been thinking of coming along but can't do so for the whole weekend, then this may be an option for you.
Please call Ann on 0413 21 6096 or email info@queenslandscrapbookingretreats.com.au to let me know of your interest to attend for Angella's class.
Sneak peaks of Angella's layout will be posted soon.
Not too far away now.........

Counting down....

Hello everyone
Well November is fast approaching and it will be only weeks away before the Retreat. For those of you who haven't yet registered to come along, please don't leave it too much longer before you book as places are limited.
It would be lovely for you to organise your group to come along and we can guarantee that you will have a lot of fun and keep occupied the whole weekend and go home with lots of goodies and inspiration.
Visit the website for further information and make your booking, or email us on info@queenslandscrapbookingretreats.com.au and we can provide further information and direct deposit details if you would like them.
If anyone has any ideas for the Retreat to add a bit more fun to it, please let us know.
TTFN, Ann :-)

Photoshop Basics 101 - Top 10 Class

Hello everyone
Well the time is counting down to the Retreat and I would like to remind you that as well as the great activities we have planned scrapping, the challenges, workshops, eating and having fun, we also have the gorgeous Melissa from Point, Shoot, Play coming along to teach her fantastic class Photoshop Basics 101 - Top 10.

Melissa provides the laptops, tablets and pens required to help you learn how to use Photoshop Elements and enhance your photographs to make them look fabulous on your layouts. This class is an additional cost to that of the Retreat weekend and will be held on the Sunday morning at 9am. The cost for this class is $55 which is great value for a 3 hour class especially considering all of the tools are provided and the class content is quite extensive.

Please email me if you are interested in attending this class via email address info@queenslandscrapbookingretreats.com.au You will love what you can do with your photos!!

See ya, Ann :-)

Only 5 days to go...

Hello scrappers
Just a reminder to let you all know that you have 5 days to book your place for the Retreat in order to receive your $10 voucher to spend at the Retreat shop. You need to book by 30 September to get your voucher.
The date for the Retreat is 26-28 November and will be held at the beautiful QCCC at Brookfield. So if you live in the S.E. Queensland area, it will be a short trip to Brookfield for a great weekend away scrapping and being taught a wonderful class by Angella Peardon.
For more information have a look at the website www.queenslandscrapbookingretreats.com.au and book your place. Numbers are limited so don't hesitate any longer.
We would love to see you there. Welcome to my new follower Tina - I hope that I can meet you at the Retreat.

TTFN, Ann :-)