The Retreat was AWESOME!!

Last weekend we were all at the Bugs & Butterflies Scrap Retreat at Waihi Beach… and it was fantastic!

If you can imagine a whole room of ladies with all their scrapping supplies, classes, GREAT food, leisurely shopping and browsing then you’ll have some idea of what it was like :)

And if not… then here’s some photos taken during the weekend:

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Thank you to all the awesome ladies who attended the retreat… you can be sure that there will be another retreat in the future!

September Challenge

Hi everyone :)

Our latest newsletter went out via email tonight so keep an eye out for it.  Our household has been thinking about the residents of Christchurch quite frequently since the earthquakes began on Saturday morning as the girls uncle and cousins live down there.  Thankfully we’ve been able to catch up via phone so at least we know they’re all safe!  If you’ve been hit by the earthquakes and the after shocks, our thoughts are with you.

The August challenge was a 1, 2, 3 challenge… 1 photo, 2 pieces of paper & 3 embellishments!

We had some great entries and everyone really made use of their double sided papers.  The draw was done last week and the winner is Erin with this gorgeous layout featuring paper weaving and embellishments chosen to reflect the bridesmaid’s outfit: Congratulations Erin!!!  You have won a $20 voucher to spend in the shop as well as the opportunity to be our Guest Designer for October!

And now onto the September challenge… this month Tricia is our Guest Designer and she’s come up with a “LOVEly” theme… all you have to do is create a layout using hearts!

Here’s Tricia’s layout that she created for us: I love all the patterned paper and the large stitched heart really brings the whole layout together!  Thanks Tricia for being our Guest Designer :)

So now it’s YOUR turn!  Create a layout featuring hearts and upload it into the September gallery by Midnight 30th September and it could be you who wins the $20 shop voucher (excludes Magnolia stamps) and the opportunity to be the Guest Designer for November!

Only 24 more days to go!!

Wow!  The time is really ticking along and there’s only 24 more days to go until the Bugs & Butterflies Scrap Retreat!

We’ve got an awesome weekend lined up for you!  Today we’ve got the first of our sneak peeks…. it’s one of our layout classes!  In this class we’re going to be using the same papers to complete two layouts!  There’s loads of techniques included in this class too!!

We’ve got 3 spaces left so if you’re thinking about coming then get in touch via email :)

July Challenge Winner announced!

Tonight we did the draw for the July challenge which was to create a layout based on an everyday occurrence in your life :)

The winner is Tricia with this gorgeous layout!Tricia has won herself a $20 voucher to spend in the Scrapbook Dreams shop as well as the opportunity to be the Guest Designer for September!

Congratulations Tricia!

Bugs & Butterflies SCRAP RETREAT!

24th - 26th September 2010 - Waihi Beach

The cost of the camp is $150 and includes:

• Two nights accomodation (Friday & Saturday)
• Friday - Supper
• Saturday - Breakfast, lunch & dinner, morning & afternoon tea as well as supper
• Sunday - Breakfast & morning tea
• Three classes - two layout classes and one technique class
• Prizes
• Retreat goodie bag
• Scrapbooking supplies available from Scrapbook Dreams & Creative Bugs
• EFTPOS available during the entire weekend

Registration and Payment information:

A $50 deposit is required on registration to secure your place for the retreat. The balance of $100 will be required to 1 September 2010. You can either transfer your payment via direct credit or pay by cheque. Details on the Registration form.

Once we have received your deposit and registration form we will confirm by e-mail that your place has been secured for the retreat.

CANCELLATION POLICY - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

AQ $50 cancellation fee will apply to all cancellations. A $100 cancellation fee will apply to all cancellations after 9 September 2010. No refunds will be given to any cancellation made less than 4 days prior to the event or for not attending the event without notification.

HOW DO I REGISTER?

Please email Shell at scrapbookdreams@xtra.co.nz

It's going to be a Scraptastic weekend!

It’s our 2nd birthday… and we’re celebrating!

This weekend marks Scrapbook Dreams’ 2^nd birthday! So we’ve got a few challenges for you to enter... and of course some goodies to give away!! We’ve got a layout challenge, a card challenge and a tag challenge but our first challenge is a Scavenger Hunt. All the details are contained right here... and all the answers are either in the shop, the forum or the gallery. So let the party commence!

There are 10 questions in the Scavenger Hunt. To enter simply send me an email with your 10 answers by Midnight Sunday 13^th June!

1. Who is hosting the June ATC swap?

2. What is the theme for the June challenge?

3. What is the name of the stamp I’ve been using for the Magnolia Stamps samples?

4. What was the name of the ‘ongoing project’ for 2009?

5. Where are the Magnolia stamps being shipped from?

6. Who manufactures the ‘Victoria’ clear stamp set?

7. When are we hosting the July Scraptastic?

8. What are the two types of projects I made as samples using Glitz Designs papers?

9. Who created the online tutorial for the pleated circle?

10. Which company manufactures the Funky Flower chipboard elements?

You have until Midnight tomorrow to

email me your answers!

scrapbookdreams@xtra.co.nz

 

Simply use the sketch below to create a layout (any size) and upload it into the 2^nd Birthday gallery by Midnight tomorrow (Sunday 13^th June)

The theme of your layout can be anything you like... and please remember that a sketch is simply a place to start. Use it to inspire your creativity!

Of course when you have a birthday you usually receive cards. For this challenge you need to select one of the sketches below and create a card using

at least 3 things from the following list:

· Buttons

· Ribbon

· Stamps

· Patterned paper

· Cardstock

· Kindy Glitz

· Bling

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Your card does not have to be a birthday card... and remember that you can turn the sketches around to suit your own style/design.

Upload your card into the 2^nd Birthday gallery by Midnight tomorrow (Sunday 13^th June)

Our final challenge is to create a tag (any size) using this sketch:

You can make the tag to go on a present, add to a layout or card... or simply for decoration!

Upload your tag into the 2^nd Birthday gallery by Midnight tomorrow (Sunday 13^th June)

Let’s face it... we all like to get the chance to win something! Especially for creating things we enjoy!

There is a small prize for each challenge... so if you enter all 4 challenges you will get 4 chances to win!

We will put everyone’s name into a draw for each challenge entry and the name that gets pulled out of the hat will receive a $20 voucher to spend in our shop during the month of June!

** Excludes Magnolia stamps! **

Place an order in our online shop THIS weekend (by Midnight Sunday 13^th June) and go into the draw to win 20% off your entire order!

** Excludes Magnolia stamps! **

I hope you’ll join us in celebrating our birthday!

Shell xx

June challenge & blog candy winner!

Hi everyone :)

Aren’t the weeks just flying by!!  We kicked off another monthly challenge at Scrapbook Dreams last week.  Do these words remind you of anything…. “Tonight Mathew I’m going to be…..”  if they do then stay tuned for all the details.

Sometimes the theme for the monthly challenges comes from the strangest places... and this month's challenge is one of those times! Just recently I was talking to a friend about the TV programmes we used to enjoy and we came up with quite a list. There was one that I just couldn't get out of my head and so it's going to be the theme for this months challenge.

So what is the theme?? "Stars in Your Eyes"

For this months layout challenge you need to create a layout either using stars or eyes (or both if you like)!

A few years ago I did this layout about playing 'Eye Spy' with my nephew... in the days before he could spell!! Trust me... NEVER play Eye Spy with a 4 year old!Our Guest Designer  Brenda has also completed a stunning layout 'staring' her wee cherub... LOVE the layout Brenda!

So now it's YOUR turn... create a layout based on the theme Stars in Your Eyes and upload it into the gallery by Midnight on June 30th and be in to win a $20 voucher to spend in our online shop PLUS the chance to be a Guest Designer for August.

Do you remember this easel card??

Thanks to those of you who became followers on this blog and left me a comment.  I’ve done the ‘name out of the hat’ draw and the winner is JENNY!

Congratulations Jenny!  This little easel card will be making it’s way to you on Tuesday :)

Hope everyone has a creative long weekend!