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Great Barrier Reef Cruise January 2020

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Would you like to take 4 awesome Mixed Media classed jammed full of mixed media techniques taught by 2 of Australia’s finest Mixed Media Artists? There is also 3 scrapbooking classes and 2 card making classes on offer.

Join Gayle Price and Louise Nelson for 11 nights on the Celebrity Solstice sailing out of Sydney and heading up the East Coats of Australia.

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Have all of your meals cooked and served to you in the finest restaurants.

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Watch some world class shows in the theatre….

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Relax by the pool or get pampered in the Salon!

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If you have overindulged you can burn those calories in the gym!

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Head over to Crop and Cruise for more information and prices. (here)

More information about tutors, classes and more coming!

We will also have a special gift for the first 5 to book!

 

Final week of the Pop Up Shop!

We have reached the final week of our Pop Up shop.

Lots of stock has been moved… but we still have some to go and everything has been marked down even more. Have a look at these great deals:

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All these wooden flourishes now only $4!

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MASSIVE BULK BUY – The above 3 photos. Over $700 retail value – I have 1 lot available for $150!! Awesome for a craft group or a classroom – or just growing your own stash!

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10 rolls of washi tape with a wooden container – now only $10!! Was $34.95

Lots more items have been bundled and reduced to 70% off RRP or more!!

Opening Hours this week:

Tuesday: 9.30am till 12.30pm

Wednesday: Closed 

Thursday: 9.30am till 2pm and 4pm till 6pm

Friday: 9.30am till 2pm

Saturday: 9.30am till 1pm

Sunday: 8am till 12pm

See you sometime this week!!

Marijke

CLEARANCE Sale!

Hello!

If you haven’t had a chance to come down to our Pop-Up shop – I highly recommend it!!

ALL stock has been reduced to clear! Have a look at some of the bargains:

bowties carte postal hey boy hipster mint julep persimmon These Basic Grey Kits are valued at over $26! So that’s less than half price!

Postage is only for those who are unable to collect in Geraldton 🙂

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Chipboard Grab Bag
weighs 500g
Includes:
Making Memories Cheeky Jigsaw Alphabet
Plain Jane Chipboard elements x 2
3 x maya Road bunting chipboard packets
1 x packets of maya road Love Banner chipboard
1 x packet of Maya Road Tag Chipboard
1 x packet of Mya Road Still Sew Cute chipboard
1 x packet of Pink Paislee Artisan Chipboard hearts
1 x Pink Paislee wood Alpha
1 x packet of Dusty Attic mini Christmas Ornaments
2 x packets of Dusty Attic Mini Him and Her chipboard
1 x packet of A2Z Chipboard Crown
RRP price is $84.69
I have 1 lot available for $30 + postage or pick up in Geraldton

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Mixed Media Goody Bag
Weighs 1kg
3 identical lots available
Includes:
1 x bottle of Brush Cleaner
3 x Dropper Bottles
3 x water brushes
1 x sponge brush
1 x Ranger blender applicator
3 x Art-C Artist Trading cards (Blanks and elements)
1 x Art-C 150 words
1 x Art Emboss Stylus Sets
1 x Bloom Cling Stamp
3 x soft knives and covers
1 x Packet of Art-C bead mix
1 x pack of Inkssentials Seciality Stamping Surfaces
1 x Ranger Scraper
2 x Lavinia Mini Stamps
1 pack of Art-C Collage Elements
1 x pack of Smash (K&Co) 49 pieces
1 x pack of Smash (K&Co) 30 pieces
RRP price is $178.50
I have 1 lot available for $60 + postage or pick up in Geraldton

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Project Life Pack number 2
Weighs 2kg
1 lot available
Includes:
7 x different packs of Kaisercraft Alphabet stickers
1 x packet of MAMBI New Year
1 x Packet of MAMBI Basics
1 x Pack of Teresa Collings Archived
1 x Pack of Kaisercraft Stay Golden
1 x pack of Kaisercraft Pocket Stickers
1 x WeRMemory Keepers 4×6″ 72degrees and Sunny stack
1 x WeRMemory Keepers Grid Pack
1 x WeRMemory Keepers Bloom Pack
1 x pack of Project Life Lines cards (100)
1 x captured Moments 4×6″ – School Days
1 x captured Moments 4×6″ – Rock-aBye-Girl
1 x captured Moments 4×6″ – Essentials
1 x captured Moments 4×6″ – Celebrate Life
1 x captured Moments 4×3″ – Rock-abye Boy
1 x captured Moments 4×3″ – School Days
1 x pack of Project Life themed packs – Soccer
1 x pack of Project Life themed packs – Dogs
1 x booklet of Hedi Swapp Washi Shapes
Total Retail Value $150.23
Now $60 + postage
1 available

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Project Life Pack Number 1
Weighs 1.5kg
2 identical lots available
Includes:
1 x pack of Poolside Ephemera
1 x pack of tags
1 x pack of Teresa Collins Something WOnderful Emphemera
1 x packet of Prima Marketing Something Blue clips
1 x packet of Prima Marketing Cartographer Clips
1 x packet of October Afternoon Daily Flash Chipboard Clouds
4 x different packs of kaisercraft mini alphabet
1 x Captured Moments Stay Golden Kit
1 x Teresa Collins Studio Gold Kit
1 x captured Moments 4×6″ – Celebrate Life
1 x captured Moments 4×6″ – a is for Adventure
1 x captured Moments 4×6″ – Favourite things
1 x captured Moments 4×6″ – School Days
1 x captured Moments 4×6″ – Rock-a-Bye Baby
1 x captured Moments 4×3″ – Essentials
1 x captured Moments 4×3″ – School Days
1 x pack of Project Life themed cards – Cat
1 x pack of project life themed kit – Dogs
Total Retail Value: $139.48
2 available at $55 + postage

 

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2 of each of the page kits still available 🙂

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Plus plenty more in store!!

Pop-Up shop is located where Trizzie’s used to be on Marine Terrace, in between Flash Flowers and OPSM.

Open Tuesday – Friday 9am till 2pm and Saturday 9am till 12pm

If you are unable to make it in store but would like on of the above sets please let me know either via text or email. 0408 913684 / marijke4385@gmail.com

Hope you have a great week!!

Marijke

Scrapbooking Retreat at Sea!

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You are ALL invited to join us on our Inaugural Scrapbooking Retreat at Sea!

It’s time to stop dreaming and time to take action!

How great would it be to spend 10 days somewhere where you didn’t need to cook, clean, worry about anything? You get waited on, can go swimming or rock climbing. Even go surfing when you please?

Would you like to try your luck in a Casino, watch a parade go by while sipping on a refreshing cocktail? or even shop at exclusive shops? Watch a live show? Have a go at ice-skating?

And on top of that enjoy 12 Scrapbooking Classes?

It is all possible during our 10 day cruise – you will even have plenty of time to relax!

You could finally focus on some well deserved me time and hang out with friends discovering this fantastic cruise ship and all it has to offer as well as spend some hours crafting.

We will embark in Singapore on the 18th October 2017 and disembark in Fremantle.

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For more detail you can click {here}

 

Its not till October 2017 so you will have plenty of time to save. The travel agency does require a US$900 per stateroom deposit (so if there is 2 in the state room only US$450 each, if there is 4 in the room US$225 each). The final payment is due in July next year 🙂

How to Book:

The booking is through a very experienced Craft Group Travel company and you can find their page {here.}

All the information for our cruise is {here} (you can also scroll down the main page and click on it  🙂 )

Please note all prices on this page are in US$. The prices listed are special group fares BUT if the current Royal Caribbean website offers any special deal and it is cheaper – you will pay the cheaper price. Prices are locked in as soon as the travel agent has processed your booking.

Have a look at the { Royal Caribbean } website for cabin options and prices in AU$.

Feel free to give me a call if you would like more information about anything related to the cruise. 0408 913684

Personally I have booked a Promenade Stateroom. It is classified as an inside cabin – but you can look out over the promenade.

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The Promenade…

 

FAQ

Can we bring our family?

Of course you can, there will be plenty for them to do on the ship while you Scrap away. There is even a great kids club onboard so they will be entertained while you have some “me” time.

Is it a Party Cruise or a Retirement Village cruise?

Nope! There are families onboard, singles and groups. A nice variety. There is one area up on pool deck where no kids are allowed – allowing you to enjoy piece and tranquility!  😀

I have mobility issues – is that a problem?

There are stairs, but there are also lifts forward and aft of the ship and nothing is far away. There are also special rooms available for people with mobility issues.

Can special dietary needs be catered for?

Absolutely! Yesterday I asked the Chef (ok, not me personally – a friend of mine) about Halal and Diabetic food and it can all be catered for. You just need to add it on your booking in the comments section. And if you only want to eat cake onboard – that’s ok too. My son Alex only ordered cake from the menu one evening (yes we weren’t watching!!) and that is what he was served!

Information on the classes (samples etc) will be available in July next year. On top of the cruise fee there is a AU$450 fee for the crafters (extra family members do not need to pay this)

The $450 includes:

12 x Scrapbooking kits each valued at at least $30

1 x Scrapbooking Album (faux leather) + all the plastic sleeves needed for your 12 x double layouts. RRP $46

1 x Card making kit (we will be making 5 cards as well 🙂 ) RRP $24.75

1 x Lanyard (for your onboard sea pass) RRP $17.50

1 x t-shirt RRP $48

1 x canvas bag (fits all your kits in 🙂 ) RRP $25

I hope that you can join us!

Marijke

e-mail: marijke4385@gmail.com

Ph: 0408 913684

 

 

 

 

A Well Deserved Break…

Hello Everyone!

Yes I know, it has been a LONG time since my last post. Nearly a year in fact! I have been super busy and as most of you know I have since closed my retail store and I have been busy enjoying life and not working very much!

A couple of weeks ago we embarked on our long awaited holiday and flew over to Hong Kong with all of the family – and I mean ALL! (My parents, my sisters, brother -in-law, his parents, my niece, my brother and sister in law and niece from Goa as well as of course my wonderful husband and our kids.)

Here are some quick highlights of our week in Hong Kong:

* The Peak via a tram that travelled at a 45 degree angle! The views up the top where spectacular!

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* We also visited Noah’s Ark, the various markets and of course – Disneyland Hong Kong!

 

 

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meeting Chip and Dale 🙂

Nothing like being squished in the metro!

After a fun week in Hong Kong we then boarded our floating hotel for the week…

Voyager of the Seas!

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As some of you may already know – I worked on a cruise ship for over 5 years when I finished studying Hotel Management in the Netherlands. So it was awesome going back on and meeting some of the crew I used to work with. Needless to say the kids got very spoilt!

While I was onboard, in between Rock climbing, cocktail drinking, watching shows, ice skating and swimming I met up with a few people and I was able to arrange a Scrapbooking Cruise.

Sound interesting? All the details will be listed in my next post 🙂

Term 3 2015 Classes

Good Morning!

Next term we are changing the classes a little bit. We will still have scrapbooking, night scrap and card classes but we are adding in a 4 week Art Journalling block.

Card Making.

Card Making will be held on the following Saturdays:

25th July, 8th August, 22nd August, 5th September and 22nd September.

11am till 12.30pm – $10

Each fortnight we will be focusing on different techniques.

Powertex

25th July : Fairy Garden on Canvas – $75

Create a fun 3 dimensional work of art using powertex, stone art and some other fun mediums!

Class starts at 1pm and will finish around 4.30pm

1st August: Fairy Statue – $125

This is an all day workshop. It will start at 10am and finish at around 4pm. Please bring your lunch!

More Powertex  classes will be announced later.

 

4 week Art Journal Journey

Delve in to the world of Art Journalling and learn some fun new techniques!

Class costs $60 for the 4 week block. You will need to bring an art journal, paper towel and apron.

These classes will be held on the 29th July, 5th August, 12th August and 19th August from 10am till 12pm.

 

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Create 2 layouts using various techniques and mediums. Classes are held fortnightly and can be paid upfront $125 for the 5 classes or $30 per class for individual classes.

These classes will be held on the 30th July, 13th August, 27th August, 10th September and  24th September from 10am till 12pm.

 

 

Louise Nelson is coming to Geraldton!!

   Workshops with Louise Nelson

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Louise Nelson currently lives in an inner suburb of Adelaide, SA and has been a creative design team member for many Australian and International entities, including magazines in the UK, Australia and the USA.

She is also a past Scrapbooking Memories creative design team member and Scrapbooking Memories Master. Louise continues to create for Australian and International companies, creating artwork for catalogues, tradeshows, advertising and other creative ventures. She enjoys dabbling in art mediums and painting and has developed a love for portrait photography.

We are very lucky and honoured that she will be teaching 2 wonderful workshops in Geraldton on the 14th August 2015!

You can find out more about Louise on her blog: http://louise-justloolabelle.blogspot.com.au

 

Workshop 1:

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14th August – 11am till 2.00pm – $75

 

The layout that you complete this class will be a ‘one of a kind’ and unique layouts that will allow you to showcase that most special photo. This layout will be one of those that you want to frame and hang on the wall; or alternatively be created as a canvas. Once you have the ‘know how’ the choice is yours.

 

Quite simply you will become the artist in this class. You will learn to layer up several different mediums to create a background to showcase your photo. You will create not only physical but also visual dimension. You will embellish with beads and wire in a way that you never have! And ultimately you will have created a unique scrapbooking masterpiece by your own hand! Are you Interested? Louise can’t wait to show you how!

Please bring the following with you:

  • Clear Fast drying glue (suggested Helmar)
  • Glossy Accents
  • Roll paper hand towel
  • Packet of baby wipes
  • Heat tool
  • Heat resistant craft mat – large
  • Medium soft bristle paint brush
  • Photo not essential
 NB: If you choose not to bring or to use alternatives to what is listed above please be aware that the end result may not be the same/predictable, and there is no guarantee that the project can be successfully completed with in the workshop time frame.

 

Workshop 2:

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14th August – 6.00pm till 9.00pm – $75.00

The layout that you complete this class will be a ‘one of a kind’ and unique layout that will allow you to showcase that most special photo.

Whilst the crackle technique is quite simple, Louise would like to show one of her favourite ways to use crackle medium to create a truly unique background for your layout. To complete this layout you will add subtle embellishment with glorious micro beads and a striking wire thread ‘doodad’! Wondering what I mean by Doodad? Well you will just have to come and see!

Please bring the following with you:

  • Clear Fast drying glue (suggested Helmar)
  • Roll paper hand towel
  • Packet of baby wipes
  • Stapler
  • Cork or mouse mat
  • Glossy accents
  • Black ink pad for inking edge of photo
  • Heat tool
  • Heat resistant craft mat – large
  • Medium size soft bristle paint brush
  • Foam roller and foam brush
  • Photo: suits photo of family/loved ones. Size 5x8cm
NB: If you choose not to bring or to use alternatives to what is listed above please be aware that the end result may not be the same/predictable, and there is no guarantee that the project can be successfully completed with in the workshop time frame.

Booking forms are available in store or please e-mail me on marijke4385@gmail.com

Payments can be made either via bank deposit, in store or via credit card over the phone.

Feel free to contact me with any questions!

Marijke

July 2015 School Holidays

Ready for some fun these school holidays?

We have some scrapbooking, Powertex and canvas album classes available for the kids. They will be run during the 2nd week of the holidays.

Wednesday 15th July

10.30am – 12.00pm

Scrapbooking – Friendship layout

Create a fun page using the big shot, flowers and stamps.

Please bring a 4×6″ photo friends themed.

Cost $15.

Max. 8 participants for this class

12.30 – 2.30pm

Powertex Mixed media Money Box

Learn to use this beautiful new medium and create a money box using various items.

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Cost :$25

Max. 6 participants for this class

 

Thursday 16th July

Canvas Coffee Album

10.30am till 12.30pm

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Create a fun mini album using paints, stencils, texture paste + more.

Max. 4 participants for this class. Costs $20

Scrapbooking – My Year Part 1

1.00pm – 3.00pm

Create a small album highlighting all the fun things you have done / are doing this year. Or choose just one particular holiday you would like to scrap. It will be pocket page style and you will need to bring a large selection of photos.

This is part one, with part 2 being held on Friday morning. If you are unable to come both days, the Thursday class should get you started in the right direction so that you are able to finish it at home.

Costs of this class is $50 which included 2 x classes, the album, all inserts, papers etc.

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Max. 8 participants for this class.

Cost $50 for full kit and 2 classes.

Friday 17th July

Scrapbooking – My Year Part 2

10.00am – 12.00pm 

This is the 2nd part of Thursdays class. Please see me if you would like to take part but can only come on 1 of the days.

Bookings can be made in store during opening hours or by ringing me on 0408 913684.

Full payment required when booking to secure your spot.

Thanks

Marijke