Crop Nights and Blog Challenges!

Hey there Crafty Ladies!  Barbara here, just reminding you that the first of our regular Crop Nights is coming up!  This Friday the 25th of May from 6pm until Midnight! It will be in our lovely new classroom at Wynnum, with lots of room to move (and spread out ;)  Cost is $15 - with $5 of that redeemable on any purchases made that evening.  Just bring along whatever you want to work on and come and have a fun night!

Also, watch this space for a new regular feature on the Blog - challenges!! That's right, nothing gets the creative juices flowing like a good challenge (with prizes of course ;) I'm open to any theme suggestions  - leave a comment, email them through or drop us a line on Facebook.  Can't wait to start them!
Barbara
(Madness Coordinator ;)

Wynnum Classroom Pics

Hi there Crafty Ladies,
It's Barbara here again! Lois and I (and we roped in Rachel ;) spent all day today getting the classroom ready and willing for it's upcoming classes!  I must say that it was so much fun putting everything together (let's just say I was allowed to go out and buy storage! (sigh) ;) and I hope that you all have as much fun working and playing in the new space as we have been getting it together!  Also, it was great to see a few familiar faces today, as more and more come and check out the new digs.
So, just before I stagger off to bed - here are some sneak peek pics of the room.

Lois wanted me to be sure to include a picture of my compulsive labeling ;)

Obviously we still have some more work to do (I don't think poor Phil is looking forward to putting up those picture rails we sent him out for today ;) but it is so exciting!!

Enjoy your Easter!
Barbara

PS - Happy Birthday Tracey!!

It's All Happening Here!!

Hey there Crafty Ladies!
It's Barbara here, just keeping you all updated as to what's happening here at the stores.  As most of you all know there are now 2 stores for you all to play in now, with our sister store in Wynnum now open.  Classes start in Wynnum this week and what better way to start them off than with a fabulous interactive card by the talented Sue Smyth.
This class is from 10:30am-1:30pm on this Saturday the 7th of April at our Wynnum store.  (For those of you that haven't checked it out yet, I may just take some pics of the classroom over there and post them tomorrow to get you all drooling ;)

If you would like to book in to this or any of our classes you can call Hawthorne on 3395 5003 or Wynnum on 1300 736245  and choose the Papertrenz option.  We are still experiencing a few kinks in the phones over there so if you do have trouble getting through you can choose option 1. 
Keep watching this space for more updates and sneak peeks!
Barbara

This week in store

One word sums up the last week - STOCK! Just when we think we have found space for everything.. another box arrives and we have to re-arrange everything again! But with so much beautiful stock this week it is completely worth it. We have some great classes on this week too including our new Tim's Tags Class

NEW IN STORE

Spellbinders

As I mentioned last week we have had a huge shipment of Spellbinders arrive. I have included a few more pictures and ideas to inspire you.
This hanging uses the Bitty Blossoms and Girlie Grunge Labels and the gift set uses Persian Motifs and Persian Accents

This link will give you a really good idea of how the words work and how fabulous they look:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfypwg4SaAU&feature=player_embedded

Simple Stories

This range is a brand we have often been asked for so I am happy to finally be able to announc eit has arrived in store! The new Documented range is sure to be a big hit with Project Life participants too!

American Crafts - Dear Lizzy Neapolitan

This was one of my favourite releases at CHA! We have received papers, and some embellishments - however quite disappointingly there were a few items missing from our order including the chipboard pieces and the little jar stamps. we do however have the VERY popular Rollerstamp!! Stay posted for news for when the missing items arrive!!

PENNY BLACK STAMPS

These new stamps arriived only this morning. As usual there are some fabulous floral stamps as you can see below

Plus lots of other non floral designs too!!

TIM HOLTZ DISTRESS MARKERS - UPDATE

Ranger, the manufacturer of Distress markers have advised us that they did not order enough markers to meet initital demand. So despite placing an order directly with them at CHA the markers have not yet shipped. We have been given a new estimated shipping date of March 15, but will keep everyone posted as we know more.

MARCH CARD KIT - AVAILABLE FROM TOMORROW!

Our March Card Kit will be available from Wednesday 14 March. This card Kit features some of the most beautiful cling rubber stamps from Darcies Stamps as well as some brand new papers from Basic Grey and Kaisercraft. This month's kit has been designed by yours truly!!!

LIMITED EDITION COSMO CRICKET BAGS ONLY WHILE STOCKS LAST

We have some extremely rare and unavailable for purchase anywhere else Cosmo Cricket Bags for sale. The totes are only $7.95 each or you can have one for free with purchases over $100! I have employed the very best local talent as bag models so you can see how gorgeous they are! STOCKS ARE EXTREMELY LIMITED

CLASSES THIS WEEK

Thursday 10am-1pm Crop

Come along and use our space to crop and work on your own projects. This is a great opportunity to catch up on some unfinished projects or start on something new knowing that you have the resources and expertise of the store and fellow crafters at your disposal Cost $10.

Thursday 15 March - 7pm-9pm Cards That Shimmer

Learn amazing new techniques with glitter including using Copic pens, and embossing powders to make extra-ordinary effects. Cost $25 includes materials

Friday 16 March 10am-12pm Spellbinder Cards

Use some of the newest dies from Spellbinders to create a set of stunning cards. We show you a range of different ways to use your dies and how to get the most out of them in your machine

Saturday 17 March 10am-3pm Tim's Tags

This full day class will cover some of the latest Ranger techniques devised by Tim Holtz. This is a techniques oriented class and we will be making tag samples to keep and refer to as a reminder of the steps required in each process. $60.

Sunday 18 March 11am-1pm Nature Layout

This layout would be suitable for a whole range of outdoor themes. You are also able to customise your embellishments to suit your theme too. Your class kit includes all papers and embellishment and alphas too!! Cost: $28 Full Kit Included

Spellbinders now in store

I have had so many people ask me when the new spellbinders dies were arriving that I thought it was probably best to let everyone know straight away. There are plenty of new and different designs to choose from.

We also have the New Cut and Fold Dies

Whilst these designs look incredibly complicated and difficult they are infact incredibly easy to do with these new dies. Be sure to check out this video to see how thyey work!

Our delivery also includes the new double sided embossing folders too!! These have been so popular they are in short supply and many are already out of stock at Spellbinders!!

We will also show you how to use asome of these new dies and folders in our class next Friday

finally an update

Iknow I promised plenty of updates but if I said I had been busy buying lots of new things would you forgive my blog absence???

Life has been busy here ar CHA..I was lucky enough to do a full day class with the man himself..Mr Tim Holtz! I learned soooo much and have hundreds of new nechniques to share.

The first day of the show was crazy busy with plenty of new stock to keep me busy. I saw some fabulous new lines from Basic Grey, Penny Black, Graphic 45 and Stampendous, I have also ordered some great goodies from Prima, We R Memory Keepers Pink Paislee and Stampers Anonymous.



I know the pictures are not great..but I was using my prehistoric camera.. will be back with some better ones later.

More news and pics soon..I promise