Archive for January, 2009

Blogs with Blinkies

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

This weeks Blogs with Blinkies is the very talented Gillian Hamilton at Eclectic Me.

 

She’s been working on some very special pieces using Darkroom Door products that are very stunning. Check them out - so inspiring!

Design Team 2009 Announcement!

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

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We can finally announce the members of our 2009 Design Team. It has been a very hard choice but we have some very special and talented people to introduce who each bring varied and different styles of scrapbooking - please make them very welcome. Amanda Rixon - Design Team Coordinator Photobucket

Kylie Symons

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Kellie Harrison

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Tanja Westwood

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Congratulations girls!

What’s New

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

Well its already in the second week of January and I’m still getting used to the idea of writing 2009 on things (it normally takes a month or two). We have some great things happening in store in the next couple of weeks plus some new stock coming in so stay tuned.

Whats Happening in Store

Monday 12th -All Day Scrapping from 9.30 – 4pm

Cost $10.00

Monday 19th - All Day Scrapping from 9.30 - 4pm

Cost $10.00

Monday 19th - Cuttlebug University 9.30 - 11.30am

School Holiday Fun

Tuesday 13th “My Book of Me” Part 1 10-12pm

Thursday 15th Card Fun 10-12pm

Friday 16th Super Kits 10-12pm

Tuesday 20th “My Book of Me” Part 2 10-12pm

Thursday 22nd More Card Fun 10-12pm

Friday 23rd Christmas Layout 10-12pm

Back In Stock:

Pentel Outliner Pens - Black, Pink, Blue & Green

Pentel White Gel Pens - the best I’ve ever used!!

New online:

Ribbons By the Metre

Off the Page

Updated:

Clearance Stock

Design Team Applications:

Today is the closing for the Design Team Applications - thanks to all who have applied we will let you know very soon.

What’s happening on the Forum:

Current swaps include - embossed embellishment swap & stamped image swap

New challenges to be announced soon!!

Blogs with Blinkies

Friday, January 9th, 2009

Check out my blog choice for this week Dreamweaver

Lynn has some amazing mini albums, tags and cards up on her blog.

Remember to say hello and let her know we sent you!!

Blogs with Blinkies

Monday, January 5th, 2009
I love to blog hop - going from one blog to another, reading people’s stories, inspired by their creations. Ages ago I decided to promote people’s blogs here on the shop blog - we put it up in the forum for people to put up our blinkie on their blogs and finally here we are.
Here is the first - check it out:
The owner of this blog - Penny Hackney is an awesome scrapper - plus a really nice person! So check out her blog and leave a comment to say I sent you over.
Enjoy

Design Team Call Up

Monday, January 5th, 2009

ScrapAWhile Design Team 2009



ScrapAWhile is searching for new design team members for 2009. Could you be one of them?

Requirements:

v 1 layout or OTP item per month which will need to be sent to the store including the instructions of this item for in store class.
v Design 2 kits with written instructions for our weekend retreats.
v One blog and one newsletter article per month – this may be on technique, product review, digital scrapping etc.
v You will need to represent and promote ScrapAWhile through other means eg; Yahoo groups, your own blog and challenge blogs.
v ScrapAWhile Forum – as part of the Design Team it is very important that you are able to participate in the forum. Once the Design team is chosen you will be asked to moderate sections of the forum.


* All submitted work must be an original design of the applicant. You are welcome to use any products or materials you wish, but are highly encouraged to use the lines we carry in the store.
* Each member will provide a photo of themselves and short bio to be posted in store and online.
* You must maintain an active presence within the ScrapAWhile Community either in store or online. Once the selection is made a choice will be given to the team regarding sections in the forum they wish to be a part of.
Complete confidentiality of store information is required. Forfeiture of any requirements will be cause for immediate removal.

Incentives:
* Whilst you are a member of the ScrapAWhile Design Team, you will receive a 20% discount at the store (online or brick and mortar). Clearance items excluded & does not include postage
* Product is provided to complete all projects (with plenty left over!). A pack will be sent each month.
* You will be given recognition for all projects that are uploaded to the Design Team gallery. You will also be featured on the website gallery with a photo and small informational section about you. If you are interested please send an email to us at scrapbooking@iinet.net.au with the subject 09 Design Team and attach or link the following:

v 2 layouts showcasing your style – include full written instructions for 1 of the layouts (these will not be used at the store)
v 1 OTP project
v 1 card, mini abum or altered item
v A layout/project featuring as much product as possible from your favourite manufacturer

Then answer the following questions
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Email Address1. Describe your scrapbooking style and list your favorite products and techniques.
2. Tell us a little about yourself (interests, family, favorites, etc.). We’d like to get to know you!
3. Please provide a link to link your blog or website to see more of your work.
4. Are you currently, or have you in the past, served on another design team? If so, when and where?
5. What will you contribute to our Design Team and, more importantly, to our store?

6. What do you feel are your strengths with writing for the newsletter and our blog – technique, product review, digital scrapping etc.

Applications are due by 10th January. The new Design Team members will be notified by January 14th.