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 :-)

Noosaville ClassTeacher Revealed.....

Hello everyone

I am soooo excited to be able to now tell you the name of the teacher who will be coming up to Noosaville to teach the Saturday morning class........

Are you ready?????

It is.....

the gorgeous CATHY CAFUN!!

Cathy is such a lovely lady and loves nothing more than to share her knowledge with as many fellow scrappers and cardmakers as she can.  She feels very privileged to be able to pass on her techniques and tips.

I met with Cathy on Sunday and we discussed the brief for the class layout and I think we have a fantastic page planned for you!!  You can check out some of Cathy's work via her blog http://www.cathycafun.blogspot.com.au/



So if you have been thinking about coming along to the Retreat on 12-14 October, then don't leave it too long before you make your booking so you can be part of Cathy's class.  I will tell you more about Cathy in the coming weeks.

Visit the website www.qldscrapbookingretreats.com.au for further information about the Noosa Retreat, or give me a call on 0413 21 6096, or email me at info@qldscrapbookingretreats.com.au and I will get back to you soon.

Go on, you know you want to!!

Take care, Ann :-)

Noosaville Retreat Class Teacher....

Hello everyone
I am meeting with the lady who will hopefully be teaching at the Noosaville Retreat in October tomorrow to discuss her class and I am sooooo excited about the possibility of her coming along.
I will let you know in the next few days if she has agreed to teach her wonderful style to you all.
Stay tuned for the exciting news and check back soon as I am sure bookings will come in thick and fast!!
Take care, Ann :-)

Hello everyone
Just a quick post for the ladies at the Kilcoy Retreat who indicated that they would like the recipe for the yummy apricot rolls that we had.....well here it is....

18 malt biscuits finely crushed

1/2 x 395 g can condensed milk

55 g chopped almonds

18 pink marshmallows  cut into quarters

55 g dried apricots chopped

110 g glace cherries chopped

55 g raisins, chopped

desiccated coconut to coat.

Combine crushed malt biscuits with condensed milk, almonds, marshmallows, dried apricots, cherries and raisins. Shape the mixture into a sausage shape, then roll in coconut to coat.  Slice once set.   Makes 36-40 

Enjoy!!