Thursday, July 19, 2007
Interested in the OUTBACK SCRAP.....not from Hughenden. Hughenden has accomodation to suit all budget needs. There is flights available from Townsville and Mt Isa. Free airport pickup will be available for the weekend. Or gather some friends and take a scenic drive out.... it's sure to be a great weekend. For deatails on Hughenden please visit the Hughenden link on sidebar! We would love to have you come and visit!
Poppy News
WOW! Have you checked out the Outback Scrap details below...the classes are devine, must I say. They all sound great.
Thanks to Vicki Dowling and Rosemary Campbell who created and donated that wonderful quilt that we are raffling. Proceeds will go to Breast Cancer Research. Thanks to the staff at the Chemist who have the quilt on display in their window. Tickets are available at the chemist and at the Poppy. It will be drawn at our AGM meeting in September. So if you live in Hughenden please support this important cause.
Xmas in July Workshops
We have just had a busy weekend with workshops. The range of activities included Xmas Card making, an Appliqué Wallhanging, a “Present Drop” Santa sign and an exquisite scrapbook layout. Thanks to those who supported the activities and special thanks to those who tutored and assisted in the organisation. Follow up/finish up sessions are planned to complete all our goodies …. at least we have a few months !!! (ps...on a personal note I would like to thank KERRY D and Jen for there help with the workshops. Once again I was unable to be there due to my daughters health. I believe a great time was had, and I cannot wait to see the finished products. Alana)
Street Stall
We are planning a Xmas in July Street Stall in front of the Agencies on Saturday July 21st from 9 a.m. Any donations of craft, cakes, sweets, biscuits, etc would be greatly appreciated and can be dropped off before the day or at the stall. For more info ring Kerry on 47411204. Thank you for your support.
2007/2008 Subscriptions
Our membership is now due. There will be a mailing with next month’s newsletter to invite to join again. The cost for the next year will increase to $20 for adult members and $15 for students. Please fill in the form below to be a part of this active group.
Community Grant
We have been successful with our application for a Community Grant, which will allow us to air-condition the shop building. This will make the shop area bearable in those warmer months and keep the stock in better condition as well.
Shop Stock
Recent visitors to the shop have commented how they are impressed with the fresh look of the place and the interesting range of items on offer.. Thanks to those who are contributing to our selection on sale. Come along and check it out for yourself. If there is a particular item you require, please let us know.
Make sure if you would like to join us at the OUTBACK SCRAP you phone Alana (07) 47410 080 or Kerry (07) 47411 204..........
WOW! Have you checked out the Outback Scrap details below...the classes are devine, must I say. They all sound great.
Thanks to Vicki Dowling and Rosemary Campbell who created and donated that wonderful quilt that we are raffling. Proceeds will go to Breast Cancer Research. Thanks to the staff at the Chemist who have the quilt on display in their window. Tickets are available at the chemist and at the Poppy. It will be drawn at our AGM meeting in September. So if you live in Hughenden please support this important cause.
Xmas in July Workshops
We have just had a busy weekend with workshops. The range of activities included Xmas Card making, an Appliqué Wallhanging, a “Present Drop” Santa sign and an exquisite scrapbook layout. Thanks to those who supported the activities and special thanks to those who tutored and assisted in the organisation. Follow up/finish up sessions are planned to complete all our goodies …. at least we have a few months !!! (ps...on a personal note I would like to thank KERRY D and Jen for there help with the workshops. Once again I was unable to be there due to my daughters health. I believe a great time was had, and I cannot wait to see the finished products. Alana)
Street Stall
We are planning a Xmas in July Street Stall in front of the Agencies on Saturday July 21st from 9 a.m. Any donations of craft, cakes, sweets, biscuits, etc would be greatly appreciated and can be dropped off before the day or at the stall. For more info ring Kerry on 47411204. Thank you for your support.
2007/2008 Subscriptions
Our membership is now due. There will be a mailing with next month’s newsletter to invite to join again. The cost for the next year will increase to $20 for adult members and $15 for students. Please fill in the form below to be a part of this active group.
Community Grant
We have been successful with our application for a Community Grant, which will allow us to air-condition the shop building. This will make the shop area bearable in those warmer months and keep the stock in better condition as well.
Shop Stock
Recent visitors to the shop have commented how they are impressed with the fresh look of the place and the interesting range of items on offer.. Thanks to those who are contributing to our selection on sale. Come along and check it out for yourself. If there is a particular item you require, please let us know.
Make sure if you would like to join us at the OUTBACK SCRAP you phone Alana (07) 47410 080 or Kerry (07) 47411 204..........
OUTBACK SCRAP WORKSHOP DETAILS
Sandra Gerdes
Workshop 1, Title- “Shhhh” Angel sleeping. Outcome- Layout
This class is working with Bazzill to produce a gorgeous whimsical layout which would be a beautiful addition to any album or could be framed to be a wonderful gift to a new Mum; it has been designed as a newborn baby page but will work with an older child as well. You will be doing Paper piecing as well as chalking, pricking, stitching, layering, 3D ing and a different embossing technique than the norm,
Designed for a 6x4 Landscape oriented photo, of a sleeping baby or child, preferably on their tummy and in black and white.
Class requirements- Needle, Hole Punch, Small Sharp Scissors, White Gel Pen, Black Gel Pen, Foam Mounting Tape, Kindy Glitz (Clear), Liquid glue eg Glossy Accents/ Dimensional Magic etc). Basic Tool Kit.
A Craft Affair (this class will only be offered in session one, Saturday)
Workshop 2, Title- Quick and Easy Cards Outcome- Cards
You will be proud of yourselves and boast to everyone how clever you are when you have finished this class. You will have designed 4 cards using the “Sticko” range. It is “flower” theme and we will make a matchbox card, work with some Bazzill Flower Blossoms, Ribbons and show you how you can get the most of your corner rounders, and smoovy cutter (if you own one)!!
Class requirements- Corner Rounder (if you have one), Foam Mounting tape / squares, White Gel Pen. Basic Tool Kit.
Rachelle Minett
Workshop 3, Title- “U” Outcome- Layout
Create a single layout featuring some of the newest clear stamps on the market. Not only will you see how easy it is to create your own layout photo frame accent and handmade embellishments, you will also create a funky page corner using a technique that you will want to use over and over again. A pre printed template will be provided for you so that you can concentrate on the creative side of things.
Class requirements- Black Gel Pen or Writer, Coloured Gel Pens, Chalks and Applicator, Kindy Glitz, 3D dots or Foam Mounting Tape, Fine Cutting Scissors or Craft Knife, Black Stazzon Ink, Only if you already have – Autumn leaves stamps – Romance of spring, - Swirls V:2, - Flourishes V:1, Crop-o-dile, Basic Tool Kit. .
Workshop 1, Title- “Shhhh” Angel sleeping. Outcome- Layout
This class is working with Bazzill to produce a gorgeous whimsical layout which would be a beautiful addition to any album or could be framed to be a wonderful gift to a new Mum; it has been designed as a newborn baby page but will work with an older child as well. You will be doing Paper piecing as well as chalking, pricking, stitching, layering, 3D ing and a different embossing technique than the norm,
Designed for a 6x4 Landscape oriented photo, of a sleeping baby or child, preferably on their tummy and in black and white.
Class requirements- Needle, Hole Punch, Small Sharp Scissors, White Gel Pen, Black Gel Pen, Foam Mounting Tape, Kindy Glitz (Clear), Liquid glue eg Glossy Accents/ Dimensional Magic etc). Basic Tool Kit.
A Craft Affair (this class will only be offered in session one, Saturday)
Workshop 2, Title- Quick and Easy Cards Outcome- Cards
You will be proud of yourselves and boast to everyone how clever you are when you have finished this class. You will have designed 4 cards using the “Sticko” range. It is “flower” theme and we will make a matchbox card, work with some Bazzill Flower Blossoms, Ribbons and show you how you can get the most of your corner rounders, and smoovy cutter (if you own one)!!
Class requirements- Corner Rounder (if you have one), Foam Mounting tape / squares, White Gel Pen. Basic Tool Kit.
Rachelle Minett
Workshop 3, Title- “U” Outcome- Layout
Create a single layout featuring some of the newest clear stamps on the market. Not only will you see how easy it is to create your own layout photo frame accent and handmade embellishments, you will also create a funky page corner using a technique that you will want to use over and over again. A pre printed template will be provided for you so that you can concentrate on the creative side of things.
Class requirements- Black Gel Pen or Writer, Coloured Gel Pens, Chalks and Applicator, Kindy Glitz, 3D dots or Foam Mounting Tape, Fine Cutting Scissors or Craft Knife, Black Stazzon Ink, Only if you already have – Autumn leaves stamps – Romance of spring, - Swirls V:2, - Flourishes V:1, Crop-o-dile, Basic Tool Kit. .
Alana Steadman
Workshop 4, Title- A gift for dad Outcome- Off the page present
Walk away from this class with a fabulous Fathers Day present created with stunning masculine papers. This Off The Page Project will suit any Father \ Poppy \ Grandfather as a full wooden alphabet set is provided to create a range of titles. You will paint, sand and distress. Multiple Photos required, 3 by 4 x 6 suitable to be cut up…along the theme of Grandchildren, Sons & Daughters (photos can be added later)
Class Requirement - Distress Ink, Sand Paper or Basic Grey File Kit (if you do not have kit sand paper will be just fine), Needle, Hole Punch, Basic Tool Kit.
A Craft Affair
Workshop 5, Title- “Imagine” a mini album. Outcome- Mini Album
You won’t want o miss this class. Full of wonderful new techniques that you can continue to use throughout your scrapbooking. You will be working with the Basic Grey “Blush Range” and we will base it on the Ribbon Album. With lots of pockets and pages to display your treasured photos. Think pink and turquoise, ribbons and tags, envelopes and frames.
Class requirement- Foam Mounting Tape / Squares, Distress Ink, Paper Piercing Tool (if you have one), Power Pritt Glue Stick. Basic Tool Kit.
Outback Scrap
Class Descriptions Sunday
Workshop 4, Title- A gift for dad Outcome- Off the page present
Walk away from this class with a fabulous Fathers Day present created with stunning masculine papers. This Off The Page Project will suit any Father \ Poppy \ Grandfather as a full wooden alphabet set is provided to create a range of titles. You will paint, sand and distress. Multiple Photos required, 3 by 4 x 6 suitable to be cut up…along the theme of Grandchildren, Sons & Daughters (photos can be added later)
Class Requirement - Distress Ink, Sand Paper or Basic Grey File Kit (if you do not have kit sand paper will be just fine), Needle, Hole Punch, Basic Tool Kit.
A Craft Affair
Workshop 5, Title- “Imagine” a mini album. Outcome- Mini Album
You won’t want o miss this class. Full of wonderful new techniques that you can continue to use throughout your scrapbooking. You will be working with the Basic Grey “Blush Range” and we will base it on the Ribbon Album. With lots of pockets and pages to display your treasured photos. Think pink and turquoise, ribbons and tags, envelopes and frames.
Class requirement- Foam Mounting Tape / Squares, Distress Ink, Paper Piercing Tool (if you have one), Power Pritt Glue Stick. Basic Tool Kit.
Outback Scrap
Class Descriptions Sunday
Sandra Gerdes
Workshop 6, Title- Bazzill and Bling. Outcome- Layout
This class is a layout without patterned paper, the new Bazzill Bling cardstock is beautiful enough to use by itself and lends itself to creating all sorts of layouts, for this class I have designed a Bling page with handmade flowers and other accents, stamping, inking, basic doodling, cutting and lots of pretties, very funky and very pretty. Designed for a 5x7 photo Landscape oriented in pastel shades or black & white of friends, family, mothers and children etc., but you can always add your photo later.
Class requirements- Needle, Small Sharp Scissors, Hole punch, White Gel Pen, Black Gel Pen, 3D Foam Mounting Tape, Kindy Glitz (Clear), Liquid Glue. (Glossy Accents/ Crystal Lacquer/ Diamond Glaze/Dimensional magic etc). Basic Tool Kit.
A Craft Affair
Workshop 7, Title- Summer Fun Outcome- Double Page Layout
You will complete this class with a double page layout. The theme says it all, “Summer Fun”. Our colour theme is Orange, Green and Blue. We will be working with the Deja Views paper a bit of bazzill, a few flowers here and there (surprisingly works well with the “boy” photos that you may wish to scrap). We will demonstrate the curvy cutter, our ever so popular large corner punch, which allows you to scallop any papers just a whole lot of Summer Fun. Photos can be black and white, or tonings of the above colours. 3 by 6 x 4 photos can be portrait or landscape and 1 by 6 x 8 photo.
Class requirements- Glue Dots, Power Pritt Glue Stick, Basic Tool Kit.
Rachelle Minett
Workshop 8, Title- “Love” Outcome- Stand Alone Frames
Create a stand alone showpiece using some of the latest Autumn Leaves papers and lots of layering techniques. This beyond the page project involves using assorted chipboard products in many different ways as well as stamping, sanding, cutting and colouring. You will go home with a colourful 2 piece set that you will want to create again – especially for special gifts.
Class requirements- - Black Gel Pen or Writer, Coloured Gel Pens, Chalks and Applicator, Kindy Glitz, 3D dots or Foam Mounting Tape, Fine Cutting Scissors or Craft Knife, Black Stazzon Ink, Only if you already have – Autumn leaves stamps – Romance of spring, - Swirls V:2, - Flourishes V:1, Crop-o-dile, Basic Tool Kit. .
Alana Steadman
Workshop 9, Title- Beautiful Beads Outcome- Single Layout
We will be using beads along with lace, fabric, silver charm and buttons. . Walk away from this class with a simply stunning 12 x 12 single layout. New release Basic Grey papers will set the lovely tones for this project, with gorgeous detail. Discover the simple and easy technique to create these and many more beautiful beaded masterpieces. You will also create a flower ascent using patterned paper, felt and tin (yes tin). This layout will suit any theme suitable to the floral/earthy tones. A full set of alphabets is provided for a range of title themes. One black & white 5x7 portrait photo required…along the theme of daughter, mother, grandmother, wedding, heritage photo.
Class requirements- Needle, Power Pritt Glue, Black Pen, Distress Ink, Basic Tool Kit.
Basic Tool Kit
Cutting Matt
Cutter or Paper Trimmer
Sharp Scissors
Sharp Craft Knife
Adhesive (double sided tape / glue)
Black Pen
Pencil / rubber / ruler
Please note most of the above requirements are available from A Craft Affair, either call them ahead of time or buy on the weekend.
Workshop 6, Title- Bazzill and Bling. Outcome- Layout
This class is a layout without patterned paper, the new Bazzill Bling cardstock is beautiful enough to use by itself and lends itself to creating all sorts of layouts, for this class I have designed a Bling page with handmade flowers and other accents, stamping, inking, basic doodling, cutting and lots of pretties, very funky and very pretty. Designed for a 5x7 photo Landscape oriented in pastel shades or black & white of friends, family, mothers and children etc., but you can always add your photo later.
Class requirements- Needle, Small Sharp Scissors, Hole punch, White Gel Pen, Black Gel Pen, 3D Foam Mounting Tape, Kindy Glitz (Clear), Liquid Glue. (Glossy Accents/ Crystal Lacquer/ Diamond Glaze/Dimensional magic etc). Basic Tool Kit.
A Craft Affair
Workshop 7, Title- Summer Fun Outcome- Double Page Layout
You will complete this class with a double page layout. The theme says it all, “Summer Fun”. Our colour theme is Orange, Green and Blue. We will be working with the Deja Views paper a bit of bazzill, a few flowers here and there (surprisingly works well with the “boy” photos that you may wish to scrap). We will demonstrate the curvy cutter, our ever so popular large corner punch, which allows you to scallop any papers just a whole lot of Summer Fun. Photos can be black and white, or tonings of the above colours. 3 by 6 x 4 photos can be portrait or landscape and 1 by 6 x 8 photo.
Class requirements- Glue Dots, Power Pritt Glue Stick, Basic Tool Kit.
Rachelle Minett
Workshop 8, Title- “Love” Outcome- Stand Alone Frames
Create a stand alone showpiece using some of the latest Autumn Leaves papers and lots of layering techniques. This beyond the page project involves using assorted chipboard products in many different ways as well as stamping, sanding, cutting and colouring. You will go home with a colourful 2 piece set that you will want to create again – especially for special gifts.
Class requirements- - Black Gel Pen or Writer, Coloured Gel Pens, Chalks and Applicator, Kindy Glitz, 3D dots or Foam Mounting Tape, Fine Cutting Scissors or Craft Knife, Black Stazzon Ink, Only if you already have – Autumn leaves stamps – Romance of spring, - Swirls V:2, - Flourishes V:1, Crop-o-dile, Basic Tool Kit. .
Alana Steadman
Workshop 9, Title- Beautiful Beads Outcome- Single Layout
We will be using beads along with lace, fabric, silver charm and buttons. . Walk away from this class with a simply stunning 12 x 12 single layout. New release Basic Grey papers will set the lovely tones for this project, with gorgeous detail. Discover the simple and easy technique to create these and many more beautiful beaded masterpieces. You will also create a flower ascent using patterned paper, felt and tin (yes tin). This layout will suit any theme suitable to the floral/earthy tones. A full set of alphabets is provided for a range of title themes. One black & white 5x7 portrait photo required…along the theme of daughter, mother, grandmother, wedding, heritage photo.
Class requirements- Needle, Power Pritt Glue, Black Pen, Distress Ink, Basic Tool Kit.
Basic Tool Kit
Cutting Matt
Cutter or Paper Trimmer
Sharp Scissors
Sharp Craft Knife
Adhesive (double sided tape / glue)
Black Pen
Pencil / rubber / ruler
Please note most of the above requirements are available from A Craft Affair, either call them ahead of time or buy on the weekend.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Volunteers....the Poppy is run by some wonderful people who give up there spare time so the shop can be open. Here is a list of the opening hours and volunteers-
Monday- Maree
Tuesday- Lindy (every second)
Wednesday-Tania & Lyn with folkart
Thursday- Jen & Lyn with sewing
Friday- Sue
Without these ladies the shop could not possible run....A HUGE THANK YOU to them all.
Monday- Maree
Tuesday- Lindy (every second)
Wednesday-Tania & Lyn with folkart
Thursday- Jen & Lyn with sewing
Friday- Sue
Without these ladies the shop could not possible run....A HUGE THANK YOU to them all.
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