Monday, December 11, 2006

Canvas Wall Hanging


Here is my completed example of the wall hanging we will be making on Friday night (15/12)- this is very girly but the same lovely effect can be made for boys using fibres, buttons, metal attatchments. If you would like to come along, please let me know.

Parent and child day


Thank you to everyone who came and made the day a great success.
Look foward to seeing you all there on Friday night.

Monday, November 20, 2006

Christmas Cards

Hello Ladies,

Firstly, I'd like to say how much I appreciated your birthday gift! This year I truly enjoyed my birthday more than a time I can remember. What I loved so much about it was the thoughtfulness of my friends and family-some dropped by unexpectently, others sent lovely cards and every gift I received (including your money towards a Kenwood Mixer) was just what I wanted! Ruby was very sick all week (bronchitis this time) so I thought it would be a real downer of a birthday as I was up every 30 min day and night for 3 days straight. I can say that I sat up and sewed her a dress, looked at the instruction manuals for my mixer and sewing machine and enjoyed the full 24hrs. Not many can say that!
Anyway....... that is why the cards are late. I just couldn't get out anywhere to get what I needed but now I am organised and hope you have enough time to buy your things. On that point I have had 5 regular people already tell me they have work parties or special events on the calendar for this Friday. Can you send me an email by Wednesday if you would prefer scrapping on the Saturday night???????? We could possibly swap the days or have it over 2 nights. I'd really like to sit down with you and make these cards. Receiving a home made card takes a bit more time but they are so nice to receive. I have 7 layout ideas or you may have your own planned. Below is a list of materials for each card.

Products from Memories Made with Love- 159 Claisebrook Rd Perth 0402 797 116 or Malaga Markets sewing shop. The Markets has a brilliant range of Christmas ribbon, stickers, little gem stones etc. The price difference is amazing and she has a huge range- open Friday, Sat, Sun.
If you haven't been to M.M. L. yet, it is well worth the visit. The prices are a lot cheaper, the range superb and it has another 10% off this month- Bazzill card comes down to about 80c a sheet.

Card 1- Star Card
Patterned paper- paper salon dazzle starburst, dazzle stripe, bazzill, making memories gem stones (ribbon, star, sticker- Malaga markets sewing shop)






Card 2- Christmas Holly
Bazzill coloured card stock, rope by metre (buttons, sticker Malaga Markets) White gel pen insigno Collins Craft or good news agents. (This is a cheap and effective card that is quick and you can make a heap. Red can be replaced with 2 shades of green instead.)




Card 3- Christmas Bling
Bazzill card stock, silver maruyama netting, ki mem joyful twinke pearl paper, seed beeds and mm gems ( some gems from Malaga markets $2 a packet for about 100! Bargain, Christmas stickers Malaga)





Card 4- Patchwork Sewn (on my new sewing machine!)
Bazzill, gold ribbon, Basic Grey Fruitcake range- Holly Berries, Paper flowers (buttons, sticker Malaga Markets)







Card 5- Traditional Christmas
Group bought stamp from this shop( we own ink too) bazzill card stock, fruitcake range Basic Grey Nutcraker Pine and Holly Berries (ribbon Malaga markets)






Card 6 Christmas Tree
Bazzill card, Wild Asparagus dot paper, star brad, seed beads, MM rub ons Heidi Swap upper and lower in one packet cheapest at $17 a packet less 10% (gem stones Malaga Markets $2 a packet)






Card 7 Snow Angels
Bazzill card, MM rubons, silver maruyama netting, Daisy D's paper Vintage Angels (this was from last year- I think I saw it there or I have seen it at bee Happy last year) gem stones silver -you may need to ring Collins, stamp it etc I bought last packet of 20 at Malaga Invitation shop at Markets- could swap for coloured or use brads. Fine glitter may look beautiful also.



I hope that gives you a range of ideas-you may already have something totally different! Buy the papers, accessories you like and I'll help you design a card! Please bring any Christmas stamps you may have that would be so helpful.
Return all borrowed items or arrange to drop them to a friend or to me if you can't attend so others can use supplies.
Any problems ring me - evenings best or before 8:30am. Have a great week and see you Friday night unless the plans change. Feel free to bring a friend.

Melinda xxx