Merry Christmas

Kelly and I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas thank you for being with us this year ....

Take care

Dawn & Kelly

Where does the time go......

Another year is amost over the second busy one for us at Scrapapple. The past 6 weeks have been almost non stop. Recovering from all the shows, getting the stock back in the warehouse, preparing then hostin the Christmas party - which was terrific by the way. .........

...........Our sale, then all our Christmas preparations to name but some of the things we have been doing........
I have been getting ready for a trip home this Christmas to be reunited with my hubbie who has been in the UK for 3 months - we are now all together for a few weeks which will be wonderful for us all. Unfortunatley before we cam awat NSW had some terrible storms and I came home to find the store room 4ft under water sowe lost a great deal of stock and almost all of our samples -This took a huge amount of time to deal with - hence poor blogging - but bigger things have happened in life than this so we will bounce back - fortunately none of the shop stock has been affected as that is with Kelly.

I am back early in the New Year and am going to spend some time updating the blog with some new info and catching up with my making.

RAKs

Do you know anyone who may need a little cheering up?

I have 4 of the Christmas edition of Scrapbook Creations to give away.

Let me know so I post them out and cheer someone up

Exciting news for all Cricut lovers

CRICUT DESIGN STUDIO will soon be available

We have had a lot of enquiries about the NEW Cricut Design Studio which will allow you to interface your Cricut with your computer.

Here are the first details we have available - watch carefully this week for more

What You See Is What You Cut-with the simple click of a mouse!The Cricut DesignStudio™ software lets you take your Cricut™ creativity to a new exciting level! Use the software with your original Cricut or Cricut Expression machine and Cricut cartridges, and you'll open the door to untapped creative possibilities for virtually any project including: school projects, card making, home décor, scrapbooking, signage, and more!

ExploreCricut DesignStudio includes an electronic collection of every image found within the Cricut cartridge library. Simple and quick keyword searches allow you to search through the 1000s of images available to find that perfect letter, shape, or phrase that will transform your project into a new stunning creation! Online updates will also keep Cricut DesignStudio supplied with any new content that become available, letting you explore the latest and greatest Cricut cartridges! Design Bring Cricut designs to your own craft studio! By using the on-screen cutting mat, you can design your unique cutting layout by moving, reorganizing, rotating, resizing, skewing, and welding letters, shapes, and phrases from any Cricut cartridge available. Easily save your one-of-a-kind layouts for later use or to share with others! CutEasily cut your unique layout designs using your Cricut machine by selecting cutting options directly within the Cricut DesignStudio software. Simply insert the Cricut cartridge(s) into your machine, click Cut, and What You See Is What You Cut! (See System Requirements below for more information.)

System Requirements
Minimum
Recommended
OS
Windows XP SP2
Windows Vista
Processor Speed
233 MHz
800MHz or better
RAM
512 MB
1 GB
Free Hard Disk Space
100MB
380MB
External Media Drive
CD/DVD-ROM
USB Port
1.1
2.0
Display
1024x768 or higher
Software
The Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 is required to run Cricut DesignStudio. If the .NET Framework is not already installed, Cricut DesignStudio initiates a prompt to install it for you.
Cricut
Works with original Cricut and Cricut Expression machines
Cricut Cartridges
Works with all Cricut cartridges. *Applicable Cricut cartridges are required to be inserted into the Cricut machine to cut content that has been selected from within
Exciting features such as Welding (shown above) allow you to explore your ultimate creativity!

ExploreCricut DesignStudio includes an electronic collection of every image found within the Cricut cartridge library. Simple and quick keyword searches allow you to search through the 1000s of images available to find that perfect letter, shape, or phrase that will transform your project into a new stunning creation! Online updates will also keep Cricut DesignStudio supplied with any new content that become available, letting you explore the latest and greatest Cricut cartridges! Design Bring Cricut designs to your own craft studio! By using the on-screen cutting mat, you can design your unique cutting layout by moving, reorganizing, rotating, resizing, skewing, and welding letters, shapes, and phrases from any Cricut cartridge available. Easily save your one-of-a-kind layouts for later use or to share with others! CutEasily cut your unique layout designs using your Cricut machine by selecting cutting options directly within the Cricut DesignStudio software. Simply insert the Cricut cartridge(s) into your machine, click Cut, and What You See Is What You Cut!

November Designer kit

Picked by Sarah and designed by Jill this fabulous new kit features 7 Gypsies paper coupled with Amercian Crafts and Maya Road.



Jills "Life Book" is designed to use all the photos that never make it onto layouts.



I think its fabulous..........

The kit includes full instructions for this and a layout. Kit list can be found in the shop

This will be mailed to kit subscribers this week - enjoy.........

Christmas can

I finally got into Christmas mode I really wanted to make something for Penrith and this is what I came up with. I loved it - perhaps I shouldn't say that, it took me a while. I used the Basic Grey papers from last year and added in some simple embellishments like the Kaiser rhinestones, a christmas chip word and the Delish snack pack christmas rub ons.

I cut triangles form CHipboard and used d/s tape to stick the paper on I attached the triangles to dowelling rods using strips of paper.

Use Florists oasis foam (dry) to ensure the rods don't move around in can.

Whilst we don't have the watering can I really did this to show off the water pitchers we have on the stand. I painted it with the Kaiser acrylic paint - you need to give it 2-3 coats and put some Basic Grey flourish rub ons and a large white flower - Bella or Heidi Swapp work well.

Have a go.........

Jens Family wall hanging

Jen is teaching 2 classes at Papercrafts Festival - Penrith 2nd-4th November

This is the Family wallhanging - scrumptious or what

You get to walk away with a fabulous keepsake - just think of how many you could make for Chrissie presents.........

Go to www.sydney.papercraftsfestival.com.au to book this class

Designer kit giveaway

Go to the forum to see who has won one of our new Just Different Designer kits.........

www.scrapapple.com.au

Sketch competition winner

Congratulations Leah Mayes on your great sketch.

We loved the simplicity and versatility. The hidden journalling tag was a real bonus - imagine this turned on its side - go on have a go using this and email it to me.






Your prize will be on its way soon........

Urban Lilly - new release

We think this is Renatas best ever collection

Home

Well it's been a busy week and I am glad to be home. I had forgotten how cold Melbourne could be. I had a great time Paperific was tremendous and it was nice to see so many people who have shopeed with us online.

Big sellers were the Christmas wooden off the page projects that have just gone up on our home page check them out by clicking here http://www.scrapapple.com.au/.

Here is one of the stars.

Maya Road - New CHA release

I finished one of the new 5 ring tab albums this afternoon - I made a christmas recipe book for the stand the photo is a bit dark I will try and take another soon.......

Paperific

I am off to Melbourne tomorrow and am all ready for The show next weekend.

This is Melbournes biggest papercrafting show and we will be on stand 13 - hoe to see you all there.

I have lots of great new goodies for you.

It will be in the Pavillion, Docklands
Friday 9 - 5
Saturday 9 - 5
Sunday 9-4

Yahoo......

Sketch Challenge

Well girls you only have 2 days left to get your sketch and layout in - email it to me at dawnfmoloney@optusnet.com.au for your chance to win $100 Christmas gift pack. It is all ready to go.

The winner will be posted Tuesday the 16th October as it will take a while to go through all the entries.

Cyber crop

Tonight at 8pm go and sign in to our chat room.........

Jills first designer kit - FREE giveaway

Our NEW kits have just gone on sale

Everyone who leaves a name here between today and 9th OCtober goes into a draw to win one.

Just post a comment and I will download the names and put them in a hat and pull out a lucky name

Retreat photos - number one

Check out the view ..........

Don't you just love this........

This is Jills Maya Road lunch album - love this.

Coupled with the Bella black chipboard alphas.........bargain at $4.95

Melissa off the page project - tab book

This tab book is only $5.95 and Melissa has used it to create a stunning family album - the photos are fantastic.

Papers are from 3 Bugs Smitten range

Sue's DT

The Kaiser double sided papers are great quality and sue has coupled them with the Hambly overlays for a terrific result

Sarahs Dt 2

This would make a great Xmas gift as well or a wonderful way of carrying around the photos of those closest to us

Sarahs latest DT

Love the simplicity of this

Kits sneak peak

Our new designer kits go live this week.

Jill Greaghty-Groves is the first designer on show for us.

Check out the web later this week.........

Blog Challenge - Win a christmas prize pack

Ok everyone now is your chance to win a Christmas prize pack to get you started on your chistmas projects.

This prize pack is worth $100 and includes: Christmas papers, off the page projects, ribbon, flowers, jewels and some generally gorgeous stuff.....

Additional individual prizes of varying denomination may be given for additonal high quality entries

The challenge: Create a page SKETCH

1.Create a sketch for a single page layout and then create a page using the sketch

2. Any theme or colour

3. email the sketch and layout to dawnfmoloney@optusnet.com.au

4. The rights to use the sketches and layouts will pass to Scrapapple Pty Ltd and may be published in the future on Scrapapple.com.au as free downloads for all scrapbookers to share.

5. The sketches must be original and not breach any copyright

6. Entrance into the competition confirms acceptance of the terms and conditions of the competition

7. Prize pack of Christmas materials (Retail value $100) will be mailed (at no cost) to the winner at the close of the competition

8. Competition entries must be submitted by 9pm on Sunday 7th October

9. Judges decision is final

Look forward to seing your work - please post any questions here on the forum

New blog competition

Tommorow (Friday 28th) I am going to be putting up details of a new challenge for next week...

As Kelly is at Paperarts I tought I would take the load off her shoulders....Keep your eyes out

Slide show

It's looking a bit sad but I have just learnt how to do this so am working on adding some new ones - thanks you Sandra for your help - you are a genius

We love our wood

........and we have a whole lot more on its way. We have had it on the show stand for a short while so for those visitng us in Brisbane this week check out the new calendars, ribbon boxes and ribbon cards, all the albums and the christmas products.

Here is the calendar Melissa put together for us at $7.95 it's a bargain.

Jenni Bowlin

Our very clever Jilly has done this fabulous layout using the new Jenny Bowlin papers - Varsity range.

Jilly likes a challenge and tries to incorporate flowers into her boys layouts - she does a great job
I have another layout to go up tomorrow

Special card

I made this accordion card/mini book for my friend Virginia who turns 50 this week....

I am going to go do a Christmas version now

I used the Smitten range of double sided papers from 3 Bugs.....

New Urban Lily

will soon be here.

What do you think? Here is sneak of someof my favourites. Love these clear stamps

Upcoming shows

We have a busy time in the next few months. We will be at the follwoing shows:

Paperarts - Brisbane
Paperific - Melbourne
Craft & Quilt - Brisbane
Paperarts - Penrith ( sydney)

Can not wait - it will business as usual on the web as we have plenty of help now

Jills latest Images

Check out Jills take on The Heidi Grace papers.

One is just a sneak of a layout to go up later this month and the second is one we could not wait to bring you - hope you like it

Christmas hanging kit

We did this at Rosehill and it went down a storm......I love Christmas and it can be used for so many things:

A wish list

Advent calendar

Family treasure/momento

Decoration

New Rusty Pickle

Princess Bride has finally arrived.......... Rachelle Minett is the only Australian to be on the RP design team - yahoo

How can it be a month

Well time flies when you are having fun.........

I can not lie both of us were completely zonked after Rosehill. We were so busy for the 6 days and the run up to it, we came to a bit of a stand stiull afterwards.

We love the shows and this one was very special as we met so many people we had seen before and many who have laready shopped with us or who had visited Scrapapple.com.au.

We have both been busy with ordering all the new stock and alot of the new CHA releases have arrived.

Kelly is as busy as ever soon you will see her little girl onthe front cover of Scrapbook Creations - this is the most amazing layout I have seen for ageds - Yes I am biased - I am allowed

Rosehill

We are on Stand 99 at the Stitches & Craft Show at Rosehill, Sydney August 22nd- 26th.

We have so many great goodies for everyone.....

Loads of papers and brand new wooden products
New papers
New embellishments
K&Co Creativity bags
Bind it alls
Maya Road - heart albums and Vintage purses
NEw wire Off the page
Gel - a - tins
and so much more

I can not wait

Jens Birthday House

Look at Jens new birthday house:

Jen has created this to come out on everyones birthday - it has a battery operated candle in it so it glows.......I have just got some more Doodlebug houses so they will go back on the web soon

CHA goodies

Its been great spending so much money on new things:


Here is just a taste of all the new things we will have on offer
Daisy D
Fancy Pants
Queen & Co
Maya Road
SEI
Sassafrass Lass
KI Memories Pop Culture
Love Elsie
Upsy Daisy
Dream Street Papers
New range of Christmas Stamps

Just to name but a few........

Its been a long time since Melbourne

I had a great time in Melbourne. It was wonderful to meet so many people we had spoken to on our forum and who had also visited our website.

It was strange being there without Kelly but Wendy was terrific and she has agreed to come back in October to help out at Paperific

It has been non stop since we got back so it has taken me a while to get straight we are gearing up for Rosehill next week and ordering all our CHA goodies

Melbourne Craft & QUilt Fair

I am off to Melbourne tomorrow so I won't have time to do much blogging - have a great week - hopefully I shall see of your from Victoria

New range

This bag is one of the new range of wire products we are starting to bring in to inspire some extra dimensional scrapping.

I love this "handbag". It comes in 2 sizes and can be complimented by some rather snazzy wire sling backs.

We have yet to figure out a way to prost them so we are taking them to the show and I think this may be a class we offer at the retreat.

Green Tara Lamp

I have just finished this off for Alison at Green Tara. She wanted something for her stand to show of her layered petals - I thought this was a bit different.

Dream Street Papers sneak peaks

Here are a couple 0f the wonderful new paper ranges that Tara has for us. This time they have Coordinating stickers and chipboard.

Talking of clever girls - here's another

Mel has had a lot on her plate recently but she has made good use of the latest Heidi Grace papers and the latest release Beyond the page release from Kaiser - the hanging frame set.

I love this (and Mel)...

The Kaiser is just wonderful and we have so much coming to Melbourne........

Jills next DT project

Here is a sneak peak of Jills beauty case.......

I think the Anna Griffin paper is to die for and I love this - Jill has done this for our Rosehill presentation.

I just love this woman - Jill that is.......

Maya Road Sneak peaks Summer CHA 07

Hi girls

Thought you might like to see some of these wonderful things coming along.......

Photos

When we were away Kelly and I had some professional shots done as we often get asked for photos.

Here's our one together

Rachelles Wire photo hanger

This is a new range we bought in for the Convention - we love this. Rachelle has used Basic Grey and combined it with the Bella frames, large flowers and Maya Road scrolls