Yearly Archives: 2011

I’m a little Tea Pot

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Hi, It’s Jen here.  Have you ever heard people talk about  BTP and wondered what they were talking about? The letters stand for “beyond the page”  A lot of people think Scrapbooking shops only deal with  papers and you only make page layouts, but there is so much more!
Kaiser have great craft projects, big and small that really take you beyond the page, and they are so much fun. My daughter and I love to do craft, any kind, we don’t care , as long as our hands are busy, we are happy. So over the next few weeks I thought I would share a few projects we have made together. I hope they inspire you to try something you may not have tried before, to be creative and give it a go. I have made gorgeous presents for friends, decorations for my home, albums for photos etc. Just when I think I have done enough, Kaiser bring out some more! Marijke has dozens of different projects in store. Have you seen the beautiful Bird cage she made? I must try one of them next 🙂
But firstly, I thought I would share this  cute little tea cup photo album. I decorated this one with the kaisercraft Lilac Avenue collection. It would be perfect for displaying photos from a kitchen tea party, afternoon tea with Grandma, or  a nice get together with friends, enjoying a cuppa together.
1.This is how the project starts.



2.Sand all sides



3.Paint around the edges and then cover with pretty paper

4. Dress it up a bit, add some bling and it is finished

5. Give it away and watch a big smile appear on someones face 🙂

Kaiser November Releases

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Another month brings another 2 great new collections from Kaisercraft.
There is the cute Cock-a-doodle-doo and at the complete opposite side of the scale Madame Boutique.

Amber, Jenny and I have been busy creating some layouts and projects using these which we will share with you this week.

The collections are due in store later this week.

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An Introduction to Scrapbooking

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Hello! Starting on Monday 31st october we will be holding an Introduction to Scrapbooking class. This runs for 6 weeks and will cost $20 per week or $90 if you book and pay for the whole 6 weeks. Classes start promptly at 6.30pm and run for 2 hours.

For the $90 you will receive:

  1.  A great Teacher – Jenny
  2. All products needed to complete the class. The only exception is the colour matching class as you will need to choose papers to match your photo. That week you will receive a $10 credit for the store.
  3. Use of all tools. After the first week you will need to bring your own adhesive.

See below a sneak peek of the classes – full layouts can be viewed in the shop.

At the end of the 6 weeks you will be able to:

  • Feel confident to make your own embellishments
  • Know about various adhesives and tools
  • Make beautiful flowers
  • Use brads 
  • Faux stitch
  • make bunting
  • colour wood with ink
  • ink edges
  • distress papers
  • match photos to papers
  • use rub ons
  • sew on a page using a sewing machine
  • use border punches
  • Use the cuttlebug for embossing and cutting
  • journaling and hidden journaling.

If you live outside of Geraldton but would like to follow these classes – it is possible as a take away class. And you are welcome to join us even if you have scrapped before.

E-mail me (marijke@wholesalebrads.com) or ring me (0408 913684) or drop into our store on Flores Road if you have any questions or would like to book.

Wishing everyone a fantastic Weekend!

Marijke

New: Prima Sampler Kits

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Sometimes (actually quite often!) a customer will come and in and have a very hard time choosing between collection especially as most of us need to stick to a budget. So I decided to split up 4 of the new Prima Paper Pads and flowers and made the sampler packs. The Romantique, Alla Prima and Londonerry are $5.25 each and the North Country one is $6.99 (this one includes a couple of the new Ceramic tiles as well). I have only made a limited amount of each so you need to be quick if you would like one.

Each pack contains 16 sheets of 6×6″ patterned paper (single sided) and 1/3 pack of flowers.

Christmas is just around the corner!

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Hi it’s Jen here, I hope I didn’t shock you with that comment, but with November fast approaching, it really is just around the corner.  That means if you make your own Christmas cards and haven’t done so yet, it is time to get  moving!
I have made all of the beautiful cards below (34) in total, all from one kaiser  6 1/2″ paper pad. These pads are great for card making as all pages are colour matched and they also come with die cut shapes and pages that can be used for embellishments. They are sold in store for only $10.99. The collection I have used is called  “the silly season” and it is gorgeous. The only extras  I have used are white card, one  piece of paper also from the same collection called “milk and cookies” and essentials such as double sided tape, a stamp, mounting foam and ink! 
Everything can be bought in store. Using the paper pad makes handmade cards very affordable. Once you have finished your cards we would love to see what you have come up with, so post a pic on our FB page and show us how creative you are 😉   And don’t stop at Christmas cards, we have oodles of paper pads to choose from, you are only limited by your imagination, let it soar!

2 New Christmas Craft Kits

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Hello Everyone!

I have finally been able to shake my ear infection and flu so full on back at work 🙂

We have 2 new Craft kits available.
The first one has been designed by Amber and features the beautiful deck the halls collection from 3 bugs in a rug.

The kit includes instructions for a double layout, a single layout, template for the box, templates for the flowers and instructions. As well as 14 sheets of paper, rhinestones, buttons, alpha stickers, A5 card, calico and organza ribbon, photos / idea sheet for the cards.
Cost $35.00

The 2nd Kit features Blitzen from Bo Bunny.

Both Kits will be available at the craft fair tomorrow, and if any kits are left over will be put on the website on Monday.
Have you started making your Christmas cards yet?

Alla Prima – a New Collection from Prima Marketing Inc.

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Have you seen the beautiful new collection Alla Prima?
prima describes it as “A painterly anthology of flowers expressed in a refreshing mix of summer hues.” and I couldn’t agree with them more! This collection might be one of my new favourites….

Here is a layout created by the prima Design team and can be found in their gallery here.

Love it too? You can go shopping here.

What is your favourite new collection from Prima?

Bo Bunny – Cambridge Collection pack

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Last week Chelle came in to the store and bought the beautiful cambridge collection pack and returned 2 days later to show what she had made….I love it! She has only added a couple of buttons, brads,twine and one of the new Kaiser printed acetate sheets.

We still have a couple of these packs available in store or you can find them online here. (just below all the A5 card packs – so scroll down)

The collection pack includes: 18 sheets of double sided paper (2 per design) and 1 sheet of die cut stickers / alphabets.

Thanks for sharing Chelle.
I have a few layouts here from another great scrapper using the new Bonjour range. They will be loaded up in the next couple of days. Please bring in any projects you would like to share, i get so inspired by other people’s creativity.