Blind Crop Reveal!

Well Scrapville has again hosted a very successful and frivolous 'blind crop' in-store on Saturday evening and the ladies got to play with the new Martha Stewart punches... much to their delight!
For this month's blind crop master layout I decided to go for a different approach using white on white and lots of lovely border punches with pops of colour added by using patterned paper from Basic Grey, Kaiser rhinestones, flowers and butterflies.

 Master Layout - Blind Crop by Melinda (DT)

And here are the wonderful creations by the Blind-Crop girls:

Judy L

Allana

Di

Heather

Jennie

Judy

Roz

Shiralee

And even Marg got to play along, although she wasn't there on the night, we sent her the instructions at the same time as the girls opened their packs, Marg used different products but still had a wonderful time and her layout is so precious with those pics of her gorgeous Granddaughter's Christening.

Marg (DT)

 If you would like to join in on the fun then pop in and see Janet at Scrapville, Wodonga or send her an email at scrapville@iinet.net.au to book in as the crops are booked weeks in advance. For those of you who live interstate or overseas, we can email you a copy of the instructions on the night.

Happy Scrapping!

Melinda

Blind CropVille

Just a reminder that Blind CropVille is on tonight for those that booked in.  The girls have all been sent their lists, requiring three photos this time, so I am very excited to see what comes out of this class.  I have been told that the theme will be a bit "tizzy", so I'm assuming that means a bit of cutting or punching..... hmmmmm.

Good luck girls, and have fun.

Janet

Sketch Challenge Winners and a New Sketch!

Well now we are half way through the year and who can believe it? We have had a terrific response to the May sketch challenge, and with so many fabulous entries we are glad we use the random generator to pick a winner!  It would be impossible to choose between all the beautiful work otherwise.
So without further ado... the May Sketch challenge layout winner is:

Jane

and the May Sketch challenge card winner is:

Rachel (Pepper)

Congratulations to our winners - please could you contact Janet in-store at Scrapville or send an email to: scrapville@iinet.net.au to receive your prizes.

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June Sketches!

Each month Scrapville runs a sketch challenge with randomly drawn prizes. The sketches are purely to give you inspiration for your layout and or card, with a design already in mind. You don't have to follow the sketch verbatim, you can flip it, turn it, alter it slightly, add to it, however the original sketch design must be recognizable in your final entry. All entries must be emailed to scrapville@iinet.net.au or dropped into the store in Wodonga before midnight, 14th July. Winners will be announced on the blog on the 15th July.

June Layout Sketch

Remember, if you use the sketch for any purpose other than to enter the Scrapville challenge, please give credit to the original designer.

July Card Sketch

Here are a few samples from the Scrapville Creative Team...

Layout Sketch by Marg

We are please to say that Marg's beautiful layout has been accepted for publication so has had to be removed from the blog. Congrats Marg as it was a beautiful layout!

Layout Sketch by Melinda

Layout Sketch by Anthea

Card Sketch by Marg

Don't forget that you have until midnight on the 14th of July to enter your creations... and we can't wait to see how you go!

One last sketch entry...

We have just received one last entry into the May sketch challenge all the way from the UK.
Clare has made it just in time... and we are so glad she did because her little card is absolutely gorgeous and the colours are scrummy! Thanks Clare!

Make sure you check back tomorrow for the big announcement of the winners and to view the new June layout and card sketches.
Happy Scrapping!
Melinda

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Hello Creative People, well it's time for another Special Announcement..........

As you are aware we have had a Guest on our Creative Team to introduce new people and new talent to you through Scrapville.  It is now time to say Thank You to Marg, who has been the first of our Guest Creative Team Members.  Marg has created some beautiful projects, and has been enlightening us all with her very refreshing shabby style.  I am sure you have all taken a bit of inspiration away from Marg's projects, and hopefully tried out a few of the techniques Marg has used.

But wait - there's more!  She's not going far...........  I have decided to keep Marg on board the Creative Team for a bit longer yet, as we are still one person down with Sally overseas.  Marg has thankfully agreed, so you will all continue to see more of her wonderful projects.

With that spot filled I now have to announce my next Guest Creative Team Member for the next few months.................................

Please welcome Anthea English to the Creative Team.

I would like to share a few Q and A's about Anthea with you, and look forward to seeing her exploring the bounds of creativity at Scrapville - which I don't doubt she will!  Anthea will be joining Melinda and Marg on the Scrapville Creative Team, and I am sure you will see some pretty exciting stuff coming up very soon!!  ................. now

Where do you live?

Wodonga, in a brand spanking new house (yep – I am just a little excited about the new house thing!)

How long have you been scrapbooking/cardmaking for?

Scrapbooking for about 2 and a half years.

What style do you like?

I love all styles but my favourites would probably be shabby chic and grunge.

What colours do you like to work with?

I love to work with all colours! My favourites though would have to be turquoise, bright pink, orange and lime greens.

What products do you love to work with?

I love to use a huge variety of products in my scrapping, however I would go crazy with no patterned paper. I also love ribbons, glimmer mist, dimensional magic and lots of bling.

What are your favourite papers?

I love Cosmo Cricket, October Afternoon, Scenic Route, BoBunny, My Minds Eye……oh dear – the list goes on!

Who are the people you most love to scrap?

My kids! I have a 10 year old son and a 3 year old daughter, so I really get to play with both girl and boy LOs. I also love doing LOs of my hubby and am getting better at doing a LO or two with me in it.

Where do you scrap?
Mostly by myself on the kitchen table or the living room floor – but I have been going to a few crops at Scrapville lately which I really enjoy. I also love to scrap with my sister when she has the time.

Do you go to any retreats?

No – I have never been to a retreat – but I have two planned for this year. I hope they are as much fun as I think they will be.

Have you ever been published?

No – but I have been accepted for submission in an upcoming issue of Scrapbooking Memories. I cannot wait to see my work in print!

I am excited to be a Guest on the Scrapville Creative Team because.........
I get to be a part of a pretty amazing scrapping team! Thanks for asking me to play along Janet!

Please be sure to say Hello to Anthea when you see her, or send her a comment on the Blog to welcome her onto the team.  I look forward to bringing something new to Scrapville, along with some exciting months ahead for Anthea, the Team and You!!

Janet

A few more Sketch Challenges

We have received quite a few more layouts and some cards for the current Sketch Challenge, which is great.  You will have to make sure you get a move on though if you haven't sent yours in, as close off is Pumpkin Time on the 14th June - or next Monday!

We have had another great response to this month's sketches, and the layouts put up by Melinda and Marg were a great inspiration.  Well done to all the below ladies for their efforts, and how very different they all are!  Thanks heaps for sharing.

Roz - Layout Sketch

 Jacqui - Layout Sketch

Amanda - Layout Sketch

Carol - Layout Sketch

Amanda - Layout Sketch

Nita - Layout Sketch

Anita - Layout Sketch

Roseanne - Card Sketch

Roz - Card Sketch

June Monthly Packs

Well, the exciting news here at Scrapville is we have TWO packs this month to challenge your creativity, and they are BOTH Beautiful.  The cute and funky Flying High from My Little Shoebox, a mixture of blues and yellows, birds, houses clouds and trees....  This pack includes a die cut sheet of shapes, ribbed cardstock, plain cardstock, 2 sheets of doublesided patterned papers, 3 coordinating strips of cardstock to tempt your creativity, mini alpha stickers, hot pink raffia and a little chip birdie -    OMGoodness!  It's a great price for $15.00, and comes with the Booster as an option, and that includes sunny yellow ric rac, glittery alpha stickers, a sheet of blue bling and a chip birdie, a tiny button and a blue felt flower!  Teamed up with the pack, this is seriously cute!!  The Booster is $10.00 (and only available with the purchase of the Monthly Pack).

This is a sample Layout of the My Little Shoebox Flying High Monthly Pack, also using the Booster Pack.

Sweet Boy by Melinda (CT)

This is such a gorgeous layout, and once again Melinda has added her own special touches with some doodling around the edges of the white cardstock, and cut out around it.  If you want to give the paper rolling a try, there is a few strips in the pack.

The gorgeous Paper Doll pack from Crate Paper has some wonderful pink/red/green tones, so there is a multitude of ways in which to incorporate all these colours.  The pack contains a sheet of cardstock, a sheet of double dot cardstock, 4 sheets of doublesided patterned papers - consisting of paper dolls, handbags, large flowers and a patterned dot, all coordinating, a 6x12 sheet of chip shapes, 8 coordinating flowers in pink tones, satin ribbon with embossed pink polka dots, and a strip of red webbing.  I am SO looking forward to seeing what you all come up with from these packs.   This Pack is full of scrappy goodness, and really well priced at $20.00.

 

 Sweetie by Marg (CT)

Isn't this just the sweetest layout. Marg has ripped and sewn, made flowers and punched borders to create this amazing layout. She has also used one of the new Martha Stewart deep border daisy punches that we now have in-store.

Sample Cards by Marg (CT)

This pack is full of so much goodness that Marg had ample product left over from her layout to create a couple of very cute cards (and she still says "there's heaps left over"). Love the doodling around the border and that Martha Stewart daisy punch is just gorgeous!

Once these packs are gone they are GONE........ so apart from those who have paid their Subscription you'll need to get in early to pick one up.  They are in store and on the shelf now.

Janet

May/June Sketches

Well here it is, the card that came to be from lack of Mojo!!  Rachel over in the West has raised the bar and created this great birthday card for her daughter Sophie's 13th Birthday!  Now that's worth finding your Mojo for Rachel, a TEEN in the house!  The card looks like a lot of fun Rachel, I'm loving that cupcake!

Happy Birthday by Rachel

We also have a few other Layout Sketch Challenges to show you.

The Gap by  Heather

Fantastic way to use your circles with those flowers Heather, and the butterfly hearts have come up very nice.  Those alphas are very nice too....

 

Special Moments by Jane

Jane has used a background patterned paper that has blended in nicely with her photos.  The flowers and pearls add that extra dimension.

 

Let Them Eat Cake by Rachel
This layout is by Rachel, who has seriously got her Mojo back!

We Wish You... by Jennie

This layout is by Jennie, who has used the glitter circles to focus on her son, and lead your eye to the journaling.  I'm seeing a bit of dimentional magic there somewhere too.....

Thanks girls for sending in your Sketch Challenges, there are some wonderful takes on your creative results.    Don's forget - you have until PUMPKIN TIME on the 14th June to get your Sketches in.

Janet

October Afternoon - Cherry Hill

Well I am pleased to say that we are still receiving layouts in store from those who were lucky enough to get one of these fabulous packs before they sold out!  I have also noticed that some of the ladies have really stepped outside their square with this pack and created some very different layouts to their usual styles.  It's great to see so many of you trying new things and putting yourselves up to the challenge.

Heather

Well, we almost got away with it............ but at the last minute Heather found the sewing machine and did a couple of laps around the photo frame!!  There was much to laugh about at the recent CropVille as the girls played, created, positioned and repositioned and positioned again.  That's what we all do right??  Very nice page Heather.

Jennie

This girl has not ceased to amaze us with her enthusiasm and drive to try new techniques, styles and themes.  I am thrilled to see her challenging herself with what Scrapville has to offer.  You go Girl!!

This Monthly Pack was re-ordered due to it's huge popularity, and not just this range.  October Afternoon has also put out 4 other ranges, and we have most of them in stock.  The rest, as well as top ups, should be here soon...   When these packs are made up and put onto the shelf there will not be any more made up, so first in best dressed I'm afraid.  I will let you all know when they arrive....

Janet

Mothers Day Promotion Windup Week

Hi Everyone,
It was wonderful to see you for the Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday, and thank you even more for all the yummy cup cakes and biscuits brought into the store.  They were very much appreciated by the big people AND especially the little people that ventured in with Mum or Nan!!   It's so nice to do something for such a worthy cause.

The Scrap Night was a huge success and a lot of fun.  There were some beautiful layouts completed, and lots of techniques being shared and tried.  The PINK girls had a great time, with an abundance of energy sustaining cakes with petals of Pink and Poppyseeds..... to keep them going!

Thanks girls, with your contributions on the day, 20% of sales and the donations received in store to the end of May, we will be able to provide the Cancer Council with a healthy donation.

My Mother's May Promotion ended close of business 31st May, and I am sure the ladies that picked up a bargain will be very happy with their new toys.  We have had lots of interest with the machines, and it will be great to see some projects from you using the new techniques they offer.

I also had a spot prize during the Biggest Morning Tea, matching up a name from the hat (my PINK one), with the name of each person entering the store on the day/night.  Please be sure to call into the store to collect your prize from the Front Counter.
Spot Prize 1.    Miss Ashleigh (..sorry Nicole, but she does shop at Scrapville.....)
Spot Prize 2.    Jennie Seal (...and NO, you didn't win Dimentional Magic!!)

Thanks so much for all your support and contributions on the day, and at the scrap night.

I can't wait for the Girls Night In come October!!!

Janet

MAY NEWSLETTER

Hello Creative People, and Welcome to the Scrapville Newsletter. It's a little daunting at this point to realize that we are almost half way through the year already! Hasn't it just flown by without our noticing?.....
Scrapville has been very busy indeed, the least of all being the excellent layout and card designs being put up by the Creative Team. They are working hard on their beautiful projects to keep you all inspired, and get your motivation moving. I am very grateful for their input.

May has pretty much been "Mother's Month" here at Scrapville. The lead up to Mother's Day with the Special KidsVille class was a lot of fun, and the kids were all great. Some very proud little people left the class that day, excited about sharing their creations with their Mums on Mother's Day.

There are some great in-store specials on until the end of May. If you are looking at updating or adventuring into accessorizing your creative space with some new toys, we have what you need here at Scrapville! Call in and see what's available whilst the prices are down - our new cutting and embossing machines and accessorized tools are always better when you get them for a bargain!

SCRAPVILLE'S BIGGEST MORNING TEA

I find that where ever you look, you will find someone that has been touched in some way by cancer.
It's simply more than that five degrees of separation, it's that thing that sits and niggles away at the who, what, why and when inside us. The pain and suffering so many endure, the loss - albeit physical, emotional or financial, it's burdens are great. The strength to overcome these times, to support, to give hope and have faith often comes from the people working hardest to prevent it from taking any more lives. These are the people that are behind the Cancer Council and their diverse teams raising funds for this great cause, funds that go towards care, prevention, medication and research.

We are onboard.................

Scrapville will be holding a Biggest Morning Tea this Thursday, 27th May between 10.30am and 2.00pm. There will be a $5 donation for admission to the back room, where you will enjoy some yummy cakes and slices with your coffee and tea. Wear something PINK and you will be put in the draw for a spot prize.
All entry fees will be donated to the Cancer Council's Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser.
20% of all sales on the day will also be donated to the Cancer Council's Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser.

If you have paid your $5 donation, please feel welcome to come back for a FREE CROP at 7pm. The night is PINK, so wear something PINK, or work on something PINK. If you can only come for the evening CROP, the $5 CROP FEE will also be donated. Please contact Janet if you would like to attend so that numbers can be confirmed.

KIDSVILLE
Just a reminder that the next Victorian school holidays commence at the end of June, and we will once again be running classes and crops for the kids. There will be more details closer to this date.

CROPVILLE DATES
Please note the following dates for CropVille. A $5 Deposit is also required with all bookings.
Friday, 28th May.
Saturday, 5th June.
Friday, 11th June. (Please note this is the Queens Birthday Long Weekend..)
Saturday, 19th June BLIND CROPVILLE
Friday, 25th June. …and the Victorian School Holidays commence

BRING YOUR CRICUT with ALLANA ADRIEN
Pack up your Cricut Machine and bring it on into Scrapville for a fully hands on class on all you need to know about using and getting the most out of your Cricut. We will go over all the basics, the settings, using Cricut accessories and walk you through understanding your own machine with confidence. Being hands on with your own machine will see you leave knowing you can go home and start using your Cricut in more ways than you imagined.
WHEN: Wednesday, 2nd June.
WHAT TIME: 7pm to 9pm
HOW MUCH: $15.00

RETREAT
The dates for Scrapville’s very first Retreat have been confirmed for Thursday 16th September to Sunday 19th September.
After much consideration of a suitable location for the venue of choice, Scrapville has decided to hold it’s debut event at The All Seasons Albury Lake Hume Resort (or simply the Hume Resort).
There will be a 3 Night/4 Day Option, and a 2 Night/3 Day Option.
Options include meals and accommodation.
An information sheet inclusive of prices is available to anyone wishing to make enquiries for attendance.
For those who have already paid their deposits, a Registration Form and General Information will be emailed directly to you.
Registration will not be accepted without payment of a $50.00 deposit.
Numbers will be capped, and Registrations accepted on a first paid basis. We currently have 29 on the list, so please ensure you register as we approach our cutoff.
Scrapville will be taking the shop.
There will be an exciting itinerary of daily highlights, and you can be involved in as little or as much as you choose!

NEW STOCK
We will be adding new stock onto the shelves as it arrives and has cleared the inputting system.
Stock expected to arrive/come out soon is:
Martha Stewart Punches
D Ring 12x12 Albums
Cuttlebug Swiss Dot Folders
More Birthday Chip Words (50th, 70th, 80th…)
Pearls and Bling
Walnut Inks
Glimmer Mist
Distress Inks
Flower Soft – Fine
Ribbons
Buttons
Off The Page: Advent Calendars & Storage Drawers
All this and I have not even mentioned the papers! This is an area that is constantly being updated, so you will need to pop in and have a look….

MONTHLY PACKS
How wonderful was that October Afternoon “Cherry Hill” range? As we sold out of the Monthly Packs (in the first 3 days..) the suppliers have been inundated with re-orders, and so now we are on the back order system. I will let everyone know as soon as they arrive back in stock!

JUNE’s Monthly Pack will once again feature TWO packs. Due out next Tuesday, the first will feature a range by My Little Shoebox, and the sample created by Melinda. This is priced at $15.00, and includes an optional Booster Pack for $10.00.  The Booster is only available with the purchase of the Monthly Pack!

The second will feature a beautiful range by Crate Paper, and the sample will be created by Marg. This is a wonderful and pretty pack, and priced at $20.00.

Those who have subscribed to the Monthly Packs will receive them as a priority; all the other packs will go onto display in the shop. This is a much easier way to ensure that you always receive your Monthly Packs.

Well I hope you are all finding time to scrap and be creative. I’m sure I will have more updates for you all soon, so keep tuned!!

Janet

Stay Tuned....here they are!!

The Blind CropVille layouts will be uploaded later this evening...

Get ready to be surprised!

Ok, I'm back! The theme for the Blind CropVille was based on a shabby layout. This turned out to be an interesting challenge for the girls as some had never attempted anything shabby before. I think even they were surprised at how their creations turned out.

I am loving watching the girls at the Blind CropVilles, and I am learning how to put a new spin on long existing techniques as well. And, whilst there was much humour in the application of these newly tried techniques, it may be a good idea if I stick to my own techniques for a while! None-the-less, the night proved a bit distressing on several levels, and all in a good way!

This is the first of the layouts by:

Di

 Jennie

 Allana

 Roz

 Cassie

 Shiralee

Marg (Creative Team)

Marg wasn't in-store to do her challenge but we love her take just the same!

ORIGINAL BLIND SCRAP LAYOUT
And this is the one they were all aiming to look like...
by Scrapville's Creative Team member Melinda.

The girls should all be very pleased with their layouts, I think they all did a wonderful job.  Thanks to Melinda for preparing the layout and instructions.

Janet

Some Final Layouts for the Sketch

Everyone deserves to be heard (or seen!), so I am uploading the last few entries for the last Sketch Challenge.  I always like to encourage people to upload their work, even if it's a bit late.  You've taken the time to do it, so why not let us see it?

Firstly we have a Card Sketch from Clare in the UK, and a layout done with the Card Sketch also......... doh!  I guess when you're on a good thing, you just gotta stick with it - right Clare!  Anyway, Clare has used a beautiful photo of her wedding day for the layout, and I just love the simplicity of it.  It really didn't need much more, after all the focus is in the middle!

Not to be outdone in the card department, Clare has worked up another lovely card from the Sketch.  The layering looks effective with the decorative edges.  Really appreciate you making the effort to join us here in Oz Clare, and just loving your work.

We also have a layout from Heather, who has focused her creativity on her canine loving family.  What a fun layout, great photos.

 

This next one is from Lucy, featuring her lovely granddaughter.

Here we have a layout from Shiralee, featuring her dog busy in the garden!

And this one is from Cassie, featuring Piper in her beanie.

Thanks girls, it is really wonderful to get so many layouts on the blog and in the store.  And of course, to see how different your layouts and cards can be.

Janet

Blind CropVille Tonight

Well, the girls are all ready to go with the next round of the Scrapville Blind CropVille tonight.  The list is out, the photos almost certainly chosen, the packs are made up and the excitement ready to begin!  Can't wait to see what the girls come up with this time.

Don't miss out, June's Blind CropVille is on following the long weekend, so keep the 19th June free and book in early!

We will upload more soon...................

Janet

Winner and New Sketch...

With another month now gone, we have had some wonderful interpretations of the Layout Sketch and the Card Sketches, so a big Thank You to all those who participated. So without further ado... the randomly drawn winner of the sketch challenge is...

NITA

and the randomly drawn card sketch winner is...

KAYLENE

Congratulations to both girls!

Please can you contact Janet at the shop or via email: scrapville@iinet.net.au to organize your prizes! 

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 May/June sketch challenge

May/June Layout Sketch

 Creative Team Sketch Sample - Marg

Creative Team Sketch Sample - Melinda

May/June Card Sketch

Now, the sketches are there purely for inspiration, you can flip them, turn them, alter them however you like, use whatever products you like and any techniques you choose, but the original Sketch design must be recognisable.  And, if you use it for anything other than to enter the challenge, please give credit to the designer.

Sketch entries need to be emailed to scrapville@iinet.net.au or dropped in to the Scrapville store in Wodonga before midnight 14th June.  Good luck, and we look forward to seeing your wonderful creations.

Happy Scrapping!

Melinda

Sneak Peek...

Our April/May Sketch challenge is just about to close so if you have any last minute entries you'd better get your skates on because we need to have them in by midnight 14th May. There has been a wonderful response to the challenge so far so I'm glad the winner is chosen by the random generator and not a judging panel because I'd hate to have to choose as everyone's work has been fabulous.
I have included a little sneak peek of my layout for the May/June sketch challenge which will be posted on Saturday, 15th.

Happy Scrapping!
Melinda