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December Mid Monthly Newsletter
December 15, 2009
In This Issue
December Designer Kit & Add-on Kit
Scrappin' at the Rock
Christmas Papers
A Recipe to Scrap
Quote Challenge
Blog Sketches
Blog Recipe Challenge Winner
Hi  
 
 
HO! HO! HO! It is only 10 days until the Large Jolly Man all dressed in Red & White comes a knocking! Are you organised??? I am not - seems like only last weekend the kids went back to school for the start of the year - and over here in the west they finish up on Thursday! Where has 2009 gone?

January is quiet time for the Designers - we will be only releasing the one newsletter next month, with the kit release - but don't despair they are working flat out behind the scenes organising for next year - with new challenges, new comps, and planning the Awesome Designer Kits for next year!

It is also a sad time for us, but a very exciting time for Lynlee - Lynlee is leaving the Design Team, to branch off in to her own business.  Lynlee has been a huge asset to the Design Team with her inspirational layouts and support.  As many of you wouldn't know Lynlee has been designing the Kits for most of 2009, and her eye for colour and items that co-ordinate is awesome.  Lynlee you will be sadly missed from the team!!!!!  We wish you all the best for your future business adventures - we know you will be very successful in everything you do! Thanks for being such a pivotal part of our Team - and a great support to us all!  GOOD LUCK! Make sure you drop in and visit us when you aren't too busy!


So from all of us, Marg & the Design Team - Michelle, Deb, Leonie, Lynlee & Michelle F we wish you the safest and happiest Christmas, and here's to an absolutely fabulous 2010!

Until next time....
 
Stay safe 'n' happy scrapping
 
blinkie
What's New Instore?
 

December Designer Kit & Add on Kit

Basic Grey Nook & Pantry

Kaiserscrapbook Paper Pads

Prima Mini Blossoms

Martha Stewart Punches

Tim Holtz Embellishments

Hambly Rubons

Snag 'Em Clear Stamps

We R Stamps

AdornIT Christmas Wishes

Making Memories Brads

Birch Foam Paint Rollers

EK Punches back in stock

Clip it Up back in stock

Tim Holtz Distress Ink

7Gypsies Market Paper Range

7Gypsies Clear Stamps

7Gypsies Artist Tray

SEI Brads

Basic Grey Book Plates

Li'l Davis Book Plates

Deluxe Designs Frames

SEI Buttons

Karen Foster Stickers & Brads

Deluxe Designs Chronicals Paper Range

7Gypsies Transparency, Ephemera

Duo Twists Christmas Range, Antique Floral



December Designer & Add on Kit


 
 

This month we are mixing things up a little ( Get it - Basic Grey's Nook & Pantry)


The main kit features:

Basic Grey's Nook & Pantry Papers
- Dishes
- Cupcakes
- Lemon Meringue
- Measuring Cup
- � sheet Doilies
- Stitched Brads

Bazzill Cardstock
- Vanilla
- Pinecone
- Lagoon

Sassafrass Lass Whimsies Cards & Flowers
Finishing Touch Ideas Chipboard Alphabet
Large Paper Doily
Hand Made Flower, thanks Marg






 

 
December's Add on Designer Kit has loads of little bits that adds that little bit of extra pizzazz to your layouts.

Pink Paislee Cardstock Alphabets
Sassafrass Lass Whimsies Cards & Flowers
Doily
Embroidered Buttons
Rub on Stitching
Kindy Glitz





 
 
 
 
CHANGES - created by Leonie

Leonie uses both the Designer Kit & Add - on Kit.  Her layout without the Add-on kit is in the gallery.



 

CARDS - created by Leonie

Using the Designer & Add-on Kits






BIG TED - created by Lynlee

Lynlee uses both the Designer  & Add-on Kits





BIRTHDAY CARD - created by Lynlee

Using both the Designer & Add-on Kits






TERRACOTTA TILING - created by Deb






YOU GOTTA HAVE FRIENDS - created by Michelle F

Using both Designer & Add-on Kits




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 - [email protected]

CHRISTMAS PAPERS
With Christmas only just around the corner - we have put using this time into good use by using up our Christmas Papers Stash!
 
 
 
MERRY CHRISTMAS - created by Deb

Deb has created this layout all ready for a Christmas snapshot.  She uses her favourite Christmas range this year - KAISERscrapbooking's Dear Santa.





MERRY CHRISTMAS CARD - created by Marg

Marg uses scraps from creating her Christmas Wreath (below) to create this card.





CHRISTMAS WREATH - created by Marg

Marg uses her favourite Basic Grey Papers - Fruit Cake to create this Wreath using the KAISERcraft Wreath





Links To Country Papercraft
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 A RECIPE TO SCRAP

We enjoyed using the last recipe that we were challenged with - that we decided we would do it again for this newsletter.

So our Recipe consisted of:

Use at least 3 of the following 6 items on a lo:

1. Use the word father or dad in your title or journaling.
2. Use plaid, argyle, paisley, or diagonal striped pattern paper.
3. Use white space.
4. Use a metal embellishment.
5. Use distressing.
6. Use mixed alphas.






NAUGHTY OR NICE - created by Michelle F


Michelle uses some older Scenic Route Papers to create her layout.





LIFE IS LIKE RIDING A BICYCLE - created by Michelle M

Michelle uses a photo that Michelle F took on a family outing.  It is part of the photoswap held in the forum recently.  Michelle uses Pink Paislee's Amber Road Collection, AdornIT & Basic Grey Alphabets





OUR XMAS TREE - created by December Guest Designer BARBIE (aka Scrapping Queen)








DAD'S SERVICE TRAINING - created by December Guest Designer LEANNE

Leanne uses Bella's Sarah Jane papers, Tim Holtz Adage Tickets


THANKS TO BARBIE & LEANNE FOR BEING PART OF OUR DESIGN TEAM FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER!


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:

 
'Whatever you do may seem insignificant to you, but it is most important that you do it.'
- Gandhi
 

 
CELEBRATE - created by Michelle F
 
Michelle uses Basic Grey  & Webster's Pages paper, Prima Transparency & Blossoms to created this stunning layout



ADVICE - created by Deb

Deb uses Scrap Within Reach 'Industrial Park' papers, Basic Grey Chipboard, AdornIT alphabets, KAISERscrapbook's Q2 Rubons.

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. 


BLOG RECIPE CHALLENGE


During November we had a Recipe Challenge posted on the Blog! Thanks to everyone who participated.

The winner has been decided.  And a prize pack will be posted off to you with your next order.
 

 


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