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Country Papercraft's
November Mid Monthly Newsletter
November 15, 2009 |
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Firstly, I would like to apologise for the tardiness of the newsletter - but unfortunately Mother Nature had other plans. Last Thursday, she took her fury out on us here in the wheatbelt of WA, by unleashing a massive thunderstorm upon us. There were crops destroyed, large gum trees uprooted or broken off, houses that lost roofing, shed that fell crumpling machinery, and power pole after power pole snapped off at the ground or knocked completely over - it slightly resembled a war zone! But the outcome was I have been without power since Thursday night - with it only being restored at 6pm Monday night! So therefore haven't been able to access a computer to get the newsletter out!
So now as we head towards December, it's time to seriously start thinking about Christmas! I so do not want to start! This year, CPC has taken a different direction - instead of usually presenting a Designer Kit in December, especially with Christmas in mind - we have decided that we will be launching our Christmas Designer Kit in January - so you already have the photos from Christmas - now you just need the supplies to scrap them.
We would also like to thank Kim - for being a fantastic part of our Design Team! Her kit layouts have been inspiring - and her chat amongst the Designers has been very soul lifting! Thanks so much Kim - we hoped you enjoyed your time with us as an Honorary Guest Designer for the past three months.
Next month we have a new 3 month Designer joining us... But.... you will have to wait and see who that is!
Marg has announced her dates for the 2010 retreats. So if you wish to join in for a fun weekend - remember to get in fast - as the retreats are limited to 12 people.
Until next time....
Stay safe 'n' happy scrapping
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November Designer Kit & Add on Kit
Prima Gallery Roses
Prima Studs & Crystal Centres
Daisy Dream Blossoms
Tim Holtz Tonic Distresser
Marvy Extra Giga Circle Punch
EK Success Extra Large Daisy Punch
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Lace Tree, Diamond Plate
A2Z Chipboard Words & Shapes - large range
Pink Paislee Glitter Alpha
Prima Trellis Roses
Martha Stewart Punches
Cuttlebug Emboss Seasons Greetings
Inkadoo Clear Stamps
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November Designer & Add on Kit
This months kit is perfect
for all those holiday layouts - featuring rustic shades of blues, greens and
browns.
Little Yellow Bike's Traveller Range
*Small Flower
Burst
*Road Sign
*Travel Lace
*Fresh Verse Stickers
*Clear Cut
Frame
JunKitz Earth
Hoops Paper
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Cardstock
Dee's Designs'
*Paper
*Die cuts
*Distressed Alpha Rubons
Making
Memories' Travel Brads
November's Designer Kit has loads of little bits that
adds that little bit of extra pizzazz to your layouts.
Anita's Paint - assorted colours,
Li'l Davis Travel Foam Stamps
Velvet Ric Rac
Making Memories Travel Brad
SEI Alpha Stickers
Little Yellow Bike Fresh Verse Stickers
Bumble Bee tickets
Prima Marketing Inc Daisies
Heidi Grace Filmstrip Frames
CANVAS - created by Michelle
Michelle created this canvas for her sister to use as a birthday present, the reason there is not a photo on it. Using the Designer Kit & Add-on Kit
CREATING LIGHT - created by Deb
Using the Designer Kit & Add-on Kit
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SCRAPPIN' AT THE ROCK
With the Shop now up and running, Marg is able to cater for mini retreats more often, rather than a couple of large camps twice a year. This means there are more times available for you to choose to attend a Scrapping Retreat at Country Papercraft.
Marg has dates available, so why not grab a group of friends, and chose a date that suits you and scrap for the whole weekend. Any one who attends one of the scrap retreats always come away learning something new, making new friends, and having a whole lot of fun.
For 2010 dates email Marg - countrypapercraft@reachnet.com.au
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Surprise Designer Competition
Each month one lucky shopper is chosen as a Surprise Designer. It is simple to enter, all you have to do is register in the FORUM and then place an order in 2 consecutive months. There is no limit to the amount you spend each month, just place an order. Each month one lucky shopper is chosen and when they receive their order in the mail they will receive a Surprise Designer Kit. All you do then is create your layouts, cards, mini albums, what ever you wish to create with your kit. Unlike the Designer kits you may add whatever elements you wish with the kit to create your layouts.
Congratulations to this month's SURPRISE DESIGNER - Bramblebabe
These Kits are only available to those who are chosen as the monthly SURPRISE DESIGNER. They are not available for purchase. REGISTER IN THE FORUM AND PLACE YOUR ORDER TO HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN THE SURPRISE DESIGNER KIT!
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Collage Press is one of my favourite ranges - and therefore have way too many of them. This month Lynlee shows us how she uses one of her favourite ranges.
LAZY SPRING DAYS - created by Lynlee
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CHRISTMAS CARDS
So are you organised for Christmas? Do you make your own cards - I tend to make just a few special ones for my closest friends - the rest I just buy from the store - but shall I let you in on a secret - I am tarred with my mother's brush - I tend to write them out, put stamps on them and then never get around to posting them off.
This month the Lynlee and Deb have been busy creating their cards in preparation.
CARD COLLECTION - created by LynleeLynlee uses a variety of Cuttlebug Embossing Folders, Basic Grey's Eskimo Kisses Paper Range to create this gorgeous card collection CARD COLLECTION - created by Deb
Deb uses the Q2 Santa Baby range from KAISERscrapbooking to make these stunning non traditional coloured cards
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS - created by Lynlee
Whilst Lynlee was in the Christmas mood - she created these Christmas tree ornaments using Cuttlebug Christmas Ornament Dies and Basic Grey's Figgy Pudding
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Quote Challenge
Quotes are a great source of inspiration, and also an important part of scrapbooking - they can say so much about a layout, a feeling, a moment in time. Deb will each month be challenging us all to use a particular quote in our scrapbooking. Even, if at this time you are unable to scrap with the quote, make sure you write them down for a time when inspiration strikes.
This month's quote is:
'The way to know life is to love many things'
- Van Gogh
WALK - created by Deb
Deb uses Pack Your Bags from the new Kaiserscrapbooking Q2 range
THE WAY TO KNOW LIFE - created by Guest Designer RACH
ENJOY - created by Guest Designer LynneH
Thanks to both Lynne & Rach who were our Guest Designers this month! Your layouts are absolutely stunning and very inspirational!
KNOW - LOVE - created by Kim
Kim created this layout of her son Luke and all his loves in life right now!
Thanks so much Kim for being such a wonderful part of our Design Team for the past three months!
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BLOG SKETCHES
Have you discovered the "Weekly Sketches" on the blog yet? Each Tuesday one of the Designers will have a new sketch on the blog. Just something to give you a little inspiration to scrap.
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Technique Challenge - Rolling and Tearing
Rolling and tearing played such a big part in scrapbooking over the past few years, but of late this trend has all but disappeared. Lynlee and Deb show us how this is making a comeback!
 BUCKET HEAD - created by Lynlee
Lynlee uses some gorgeous Bo Bunny papers to create this gorgeous layout
MY BOYS AND I - created by Deb
Deb uses Pink Paislee's Amber Road Papers
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