Aussie Scrap Source

august class kits

Celebrate that extra special family member! Whether it be the family dog, cat, bird or fish, create this appealing layout to add to your family album. Included in the instructions are 10 alternative title ideas to suit your pet as well as an entire packet of rub-on alphabets to create them with. Bring out your scissors and sewing machine for this layout and matching card.

 

 

BasicGrey meets SEI! Patterned Papers from both companies make this fun double page layout something every scrapper will want in their album. With bright blues and greens and gorgeous gem brads, this layout will suit any photos you have been waiting to scrap and didn’t know how. A large alphabet set is provided for your to create any theme of layout you wish. Once you have finished you will find you can use this easy format again and again – an added bonus to this class.

 

Scrapbook those important photos of someone special in your life using the Harvest range of papers from Scenic Route. This double layout showcases three large photos with a full pack of SEI Mini Coasters and a full Carolee’s sticker pack so you can personalise your layouts!

 

 

In response to the numerous requests we receive for Heritage layouts, this month we have designed a Heritage quick and easy kit. There are 4 single page layouts with 2 in burgundy colourings and 2 in grey-greens. The layouts all feature simple designs, layering and a little inking and are accented with chipboard shapes, ribbon, florals, brads and embellishments that have be precut using the Quickutz die-cutting system. There is a full set of alphabet stickers with upper and lowercase letters as well as numbers, so titles can be customised to suit.

 

 

 

What a fantastic idea for Christmas! This versatile set of four magnets are designed to be used for both a boy and girl theme. Using WeR Memory Keepers papers and ribbons and finished with loads of brads, these make a lovely present that can be used all year round.

 

 

Create these 6 gorgeous 3D ballerina card with cut-out windows to keep on hand when you want to put a smile on a little (or big) girl’s face. All materials are included in this quick and easy kit which would even be suitable for older children.

class kits: july

Some more stunning kits for you to learn to make in a class or at home.  If you are interested in purchasing or participating, just ask your local scrapbooking store to order them.  Available for pre-order now, these will be shipping 23 June.

Sometimes we just want to make pretty layouts! Clusters of embellishments, the kind that make you go back to look at the detail of a layout again and again, are one way of satisfying that creative need. Walk away from this class with a beautiful 12 x 12 layout and card set. Cosmo Cricket apers set the rich tones for these projects, with gorgeous detail provided in the way of Heidi Swapp and Luxe designs embellishments. Discover how easy it is to create something so visually effective – and learn techniques to help you create similar beautiful clusters of embellishments again and again. This layout will suit any photos suitable to the blue and orange/red tones. A large alphabet set is provided for you to create any theme of layout you wish.

Create four feminine girly girl layouts with that little bit of bling. There are two bright and fun layouts great for either colour or black and white photographs, and two pretty feminine layouts which look great with black and white photographs. The pages use the bright colours of the SEI Twittepatted papers, and the pastels of Basic Grey’s Lily Kate papers. Teamed with Heidi Swapp and Michael Miller florals, L’il Davis Chipboard, Love You More and Heidi Swapp bling - you are sure to love the results.

We’ve all been on one and now it’s time to collect those precious ‘day trip’ photos together and collate them into a funky layout. To make things a little easier this layout is best suited to 4 - 6”x4” photos, or if you have more photos from the day you could adapt the layout to fit 8 - 3”x2” photos. A template provides instructions to guide you through the hand doodling and there are more than enough alphabet stickers to create the title for your day trip destination.

Create this beautiful masculine wallet with mini album attached for the man in your life, either as a Father’s day gift or just to show your love him. With room for plenty of photos, pockets for journaling cards and a magnetic closure to keep it all together you will create a gift of memories which will be treasured forever. A suitable project for older children and scrappers of all capabilities.

Create this Dashing set of 8 cards using BasicGrey Dasher paper, a full pack of Love You More Christmas rub-ons and loads of gem brads. These simple but elegant cards are easy to make and will be well received by friends and family.

class kits: june

Something for everyone in this months kits, from heritage to travel to kids and some gorgeous creative stamping.  They're up in pre-orders but are available to ship any day now.  If you like the look of any of them, ask your local scrapbooking store to order one or a class' worth in for you!

 

The Quick and Easy kits are ideal for scrapbookers who want to do more layouts in less time and prefer easy-to-construct pages. Scrapbook your travel photos by creating two double layouts which showcase your favourite photos from your holiday. A full chipboard alphabet is included in every kit to make sure you can create the title to suit your photos. These layouts can be completed in about 2 hours. The class kit features loads of BasicGrey papers, Pebbles Inc. Stickers and Li’l Davis Chipboard.

 

 

Create these two simply elegant heritage layouts using BasicGray, Scenic Route and Jenni Bowlin papers, embellished with Heidi Swapp stickers and florals, velvet ribbon and gem brads. These layouts make that difficult task of recording your family history a pleasure.

 

 

 

Sun-rays are big right now in the design world. Learn to create this fabulous double layout incorporating a chipboard layered background with sun’s rays emanating from a corner and incorporate three-dimensional elements in a cute and quirky way.

The colours in this layout work for a variety of subject matter including indoor or outdoor photos with space for up to six photos. With oversized Lil Davis alphas to personalise your title, as well as extra alpha and icons rubons to embellish this layout offers versatility and new techniques.

 

 

 

12 of your favourite standard sized photos of the boys in your life will be able to be displayed in this rough and tough freestanding flip album that you create yourself from scratch. Once you know how to make one you can make countless others, for presents or to display special occasion photos. Kit includes the new cherryArte Boy Story papers and cherryArte chipboard accents.

 

 

12 of your favourite standard sized photos will be on display in this funky freestanding flip album that you create yourself from scratch. Once you know how to make one you can make countless others, for presents or to display special occasion photos. Kit includes the new cherryArte Girl Power papers, cherryArte chipboard accents and 12 specially designed journaling box cut-outs.

 

 

 

Inque Boutique has just released a gorgeous stamp set called ‘Nightingale’ that is just begging to be used. This card kit allows you to create 5 beautifully adorned cards that dazzle with Hero Arts bling, gemstone brads and fusion felt.

may class kits

up for pre-order now, shipping 25 april.  these are designed to be perfect for either a class, or to take home and do on your own.  ask your local retailer to get them in for you.

 

Do you have that special photo you really want to Cherish? Then, this class kit is for you. This layout showcases beautiful Wild Asparagus paper, Heidi Grace and Li’l Davis florals, chipboard, gem brads and is customised using a set of Inque Boutique stamp. Accompany the layout with a beautiful card for you to Cherish!

 

 

Pick 4 (or more) of your favourite baby photographs and create four quick and easy pages in less than two hours. The pages use BasicGrey plain and patterned papers, teamed with Heidi Swapp bling and chipboard letters, Heidi Grace flowers and hearts, L’il Davis Chipboard words, Pebbles and Carolee’s Creations stickers, with plenty of stickers left over for more layouts.

 

Do you have piles of photo from one event? Do you want to learn how to include them on one layout? If you are sitting there with piles of photos from your last family day out or other event, then this class is for you. Join Nic as she creates a visually effective double layout that includes a large photo montage. Using the deep colours of Crate paper, add some BasicGrey, throw in some rub-ons and embellishments and we are set to go. This double layout class suits any theme that will suit the green/natural colour theme; title can be changed to suit as there is a full alphabet sheet provided.

 

Have you ever wondered what to do with all the ephemera you collect during your travels—ticket stubs, travel vouchers and information guides. All the little bits and pieces that go hand in hand with your photos and memories. Create this great 8 page mini album out of lunch bags to hold all the treasures you collect while traveling. Everything is contained in one book and can be adapted to any size depending on how many days you’ll be traveling.

 

Create these gorgeous little birdie gift cards with matching bag to keep for yourself or to give away as a gift. With 12 cards in the set you'll be never short of a card to place on a last minute present or to have on hand to send to that special person in your life.   

april class kits

these are all available now for preorder, but will be shipping as soon as next week!  if you are interested in doing any of these classes, run and ask your local scrapbooking store to order it in for you.

 

 

 

This layout created by Chris Millar, is quick and easy to create and is perfect for a group photo. The colours in the layout would be perfect for a recent group photo from Christmas celebrations or could suit many other occasions. Machine stitching finishes this layout off nicely.

 

 

 

This Quick and Easy kit is ideal for scrapbookers who want to do more layouts in less time and prefer easy-to-construct pages. Celebrate your family and home by creating four layouts including a page about family life, a page about your home, a page with a special family photograph enlarged, and some family snapshots from an event or outing. The pages can be completed in about 2 hours. The class kit features Scenic Route, and Been There Done That Papers, L’il Davis chipboard words, SEI rub-ons, buttons, brads and ribbons.

 

 

 

Happy and colourful and celebrating birthdays as well as playing with circles, Suz Doyle has created this layout as a perfect showcase for a child’s birthday party or other event. It fits four 6x4” photos as well as two or three smaller ones with just enough embellishing to convey the message of the page. A full chipboard alphabet and a versatile colour palette gives you the flexibility to customise these two pages to work with either a boy or girls birthday layout or other event page.

 

 

 

 

Learn a simple but fabulous new ribbon technique while making this gorgeous little ‘box of love’. Suz Doyle shares how to create this wonderful extension of the ‘brag book’ gift for which will brighten mum’s day on mother’s day or any other occasion you want to keep a selection of special photos in one place. This exploding box is also a non-journaller’s dream with an accordion style ‘film strip’ mini album designed to showcase 20 photographs or more.

 

 

 

  

Make someone’s day by sending a beautiful co-ordinating card and envelope to someone that you care about. The combination of BasicGrey ‘Two Scoops’ patterned papers and a little bit of bling will be all that it takes to put a smile on their face. You can even personalise the message using Hero Arts alphabet stamps.  Designed by Leanne Oxley.

march - class kits

 

 

YEA! Summertime pictures! The beach, camping, swimming, playing under the sprinkler or good old water fights! There’s no doubting we tend to have piles of water themed photos to scrap at this time of year. In this layout and card class you will learn how easy it is to get multiple photos on one layout by building a little mini book right there on your page.

Gorgeous papers from various manufacturers, paired with a full sheet of Hambly Transparencies and Heidi Swapp alphas result in a stunning layout and card set. A full chipboard alphabet is provided to be sure you can customize your layout to any theme that suits the colour scheme! Three 6x4 photos (one is portrait orientation, two are landscape orientation) are required. All skill levels, 2 hours.

 

 

  

 

With Mothers Day fast approaching why not take time to ’remember’ all those special (and not so special) things that make being a Mum so great. This project, using the much loved BasicGrey Blush range, has been designed as either a double page Layout or two singles. With the simple yet effective ribbon fold embellishments and more than enough mini monograms to cover any and every title, this project is sure to cater to every Mum and Grandma scrapping enthusiast. Difficulty: All Skill Levels. Time Required: 2 Hours.

 

 

 

 

This class is the third in a new range of Quick and Easy Classes designed by Aussie Scrap Source. The Quick and Easy kits are ideal for scrapbookers who want to do more layouts in less time and prefer easy-to-construct pages. Create four individual pages about your boy or girl – including a Year in Review, Play, School, and a portrait layout of a special photograph. The four pages can be completed in about 2 hours. The layouts feature Basic Grey and Scenic Route papers, L’il Davis chipboard letters, Heidi Swapp decorative tape, Been There Done That alpha rub-ons, SEI buttons and a Heidi Swapp Sticker. Difficulty: Beginner. Time Required: 2 Hours.

 

   

 

These stunning pages will not only look great in your album but also co-ordinate beautifully to be mounted on canvases or framed to hang on your wall. Have fun playing with the bold colours and patterns of the Junkitz Rhythmz range. Learn to transform one set of Lil Davis chipboard letters into 3 different looks. Use wooden shapes and buttons to add the little finishing touches that make these layouts special. Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate. Time Required: 4 hours.

 

 

 

 

Create this set of five bright and versatile cards using the Junkitz Fanci-ful range of papers. Create chipboard embellishments then, finish them off with gem brads, ribbons and chipboard frames and inking they are guaranteed to suit any occasion. Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate. Time Required: 3 Hours.

class kits - february

Back to business here at Aussie Scrap Source.  Here are February's class kit offerings - a pretty irresistible range of projects to start off the new year on a great note.  These kits are available for pre-order now.    If you like the look of them - just ask your local scrapbooking shop to order them in for you, or contact us to find out the closest store that offers them.

 

So you think Travel papers have to be about your trip! Not so—Jaimie Emmerton has created two single Layouts using the versatile new Aussie Scrap Source Been There Done That range of travel papers. Create two Layouts for either boy or girl with a template for a fold out mini album designed to showcase extra photos or journalling. Coordinated with 2 ranges of Been There Done That paper, embellishments + a full sheet of Carolee's Creations foam alpha stickers to ensure your participants have plenty of choice to create a wide range of titles to personalize their pages. Difficulty: All Skill Levels. Time Required: 2 Hours.

 

Beautiful layouts don’t have to be difficult. This layout is quite simple in it’s construction yet is very eye catching and attractive. The layout is a series of different sized rectangles with a smattering of hand cut embellishments. This layout is perfect for 6x4 photos of your loved ones. Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate. Time Required: 2 Hours.

 

This class is the second in a new range of Quick and Easy Classes designed by Aussie Scrap Source. The Quick and Easy kits are ideal for scrapbookers who want to do more layouts in less time and prefer easy-to-construct pages. Document the ones and things you love on four individual pages. The pages can be completed in about 2 hours. Learn how to use a Heidi Swapp mask in two different ways, create layouts quickly using your square punch, and use paint on a layout. The layouts feature Basic Grey and L’il Davis papers, Pebbles stickers, Heidi Swapp paint and mask, and L’il Davis chipboard lettering and words, and Been There Done That alpha rubons. This pack provides value for money, with plenty of left over bits to do more layouts. Difficulty: Beginner. Time Required: 2 Hours.

 

 

Create this very intriguing piano hinged album using beautifully co-ordinated BasicGrey papers & mini monograms. This kit includes a full pack of rub-ons with Queen & Co embellishments and enough product to decorate your album that will hold six photos. It’s so lovely you won’t want to give it away! Difficulty: Intermediate. Time Required: Construction of album 2 hours. Decorating optional in class situation can be completed at home.

 

 

Make this gorgeous set of 5 cards using Sassafras Lass clear stamps “Olivia & Pals” and SEI papers and your are sure to impress your pals! Learn how to combine the use of patterned papers and stamping to create layered 3D effects on your cards. Not only will you just love making them, but you are sure to have a HOOT of a time giving them away! Difficulty: Intermediate. Time required: 3 + hours.

class kits - december / january

 

 

 

 

Create an eye-catching title page or layout for your album by combining squares, diamonds and circles using the stunning Basic Grey Urban Couture range. Learn to customise rub-ons to adapt to your layout and there are more than enough alphabet stickers to create a whole range of titles to suit your photo. There are enough scraps from this kit to create 2 matching cards.

 

 

 

 

May the New Year Bring You – Troubles that last only seconds, Giggles that last hours, Laughs that last days, Smiles that last weeks, Joy that lasts months, Friendship that lasts years, And Love that lasts a lifetime. Create this beautiful ring bound album from scratch in one sitting. Perfect to give as a gift to the person who has everything or just to leave on the coffee table to showcase your 7 favourite photos of 2007. Your kit will contain gorgeous BasicGrey Stella Ruby papers and letter stickers, Chipboard shapes and a full Heidi Swapp chipboard alphabet.

 

 

 

Walk away from this class with a stunning 12x12 layout and card. All rules are set aside as we sand, ink, distress to create layers of colour and some amazing dimensional embellishments. The bold colours of BasicGrey and Junkitz paired with embellishments from Queen & Co and Heidi Swapp result in a stunning layout and card suitable for photos from Father’s Day, husband or partner photos, playground, summer or any of those distinctly boyish pictures waiting to be scrapped. A full chipboard alphabet is provided for a range of title themes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you love ribbon and you love texture, this class is for you. Walk away from this class with a single layout, matching card and a new technique that will soon become a favourite. We use papers from BasicGrey, a full set of rub-on alphabets and various other embellishments. Pair this all with Strano Ribbon and a lesson in using Strano Ribbonstiff and you have a layout card set that will make anyone proud. Class suits any theme that will suit the red/pink colour theme; title can be changed to suit.

 

 

 

 

For most of us in Australia there is no snow, no eggnog by a roaring fire, no huge baked turkey dinner. Instead it’s shorts and singlets, seafood lunch in the sun and cooling off in the pool with the cousins after frantic present openings, while the oldies crash out on the lounge under the air-conditioning. Celebrate your typical Aussie Christmas with this fun layout featuring funky shaped photos, a flip out tree decorated with your family’s faces and some cute Tim Holtz metal ornaments, and a new way to make arrows using Heidi Swapp photo corners. Warm summer papers are by Sassafrass Lass - Indian Summer, and a full Arctic Frog sticker alphabet is supplied.

 

 

 

Take the beautiful range of Basic Grey’s ‘Infuse’ patterned papers and match it up with the ever popular Hero Arts ’Designer Butterflies’ set of stamps, and you will be provided with endless amounts of inspiration when creating this beautiful card set and box. With the use of gorgeous scalloped templates and a little bit of bling, you’ll have your very own set of cards that you just won’t want to give away!

 

and then freshly up for pre-order from today are our january kits:

 

 

 

 

Have you ever wondered about your grandmother’s school life? What her first job was? Her favourite smell? Who her childhood friends were and what games she enjoyed playing?   By completing just one questionnaire each month you will be leaving behind 120 things that someone would love to know about you one day. Not to mention precious corresponding photos.

They will all be presented in this large ribbon-bound hard-covered album that you will make from the lovely BasicGrey Blush papers.  

 

 

 

 

It is believed that the simple things in life are often the best and these cards are a true reflection of this. You’ll be amazed how easy it is to use BasicGrey’s Phoebe range of papers and stamps to create your own co-ordinating patterned papers. Hero Arts stamps, scalloped borders and trims are all that is needed to add the finishing touches to this beautiful set of cards and matching envelopes.

 

 

 

Keep the focus firmly on your photos on this multiple photo - double page layout whilst still playing with some fun techniques. Texture paste get a new twist with this funky wave flourish design (template included) and summer sunshine bling. A full chipboard alphabet and a versatile colour palette gives you the flexibility to customise this layout to work with your own summer or holiday theme.

 

 

 

This class is the first in a new range of Quick and Easy Classes designed by Aussie Scrap Source. The Quick and Easy kits are ideal for scrapbookers who want to do more layouts in less time, prefer simple pages and don’t want to cut out intricate designs. This class features four summer pages including a double layout and two co-ordinating single page layouts that you can complete in less than 2 hours. Learn how to use Heidi Swapp decorative tape in a double layout; and create two single layouts which include the bright oranges and reds which remind us so much of the warm summer months. The single page layouts feature the new Luxe Designs Jotters, SEI buttons, and L’il Davis outline alphas.

 

   

 

 

 

    

 

A valentines day page, or just a page focusing on he who is rarely the subject of a layout - your husband or partner.  Investigating the possibilities and beauty of transparencies in a variety of different techniques, this single page makes use of multiple photos and includes a fold-out section for either extra photos or hidden journalling.   The kit uses the stunning BasicGrey Periphery papers and also includes materials and instructions for a co-ordinating ‘Love’ card, so you’re all set for Valentines Day.

class kits: november

here are the offerings from our design team in the form of class kits for november.  a smattering of early christmas and a host of other great ideas and layouts.  all of our kits come in a complete self-contained pack, with everything you need to do on your own at home, or in a class environment.  if you like the look of any of these, or earlier ones, just ask your local scrapbooking store to order it in for you.  the kits themselves can even make great christmas gifts for your scrappy friends.

 

 

This elegant layout and card incorporates beautiful Christmas colours without being overly 'Christmassy'. This is definitely a class kit suitable for all levels of ability and will add to your stash with the more than ample full sheets of new Basic Grey 'Mellow' alphabet stickers and Crate Paper bands, tags and frames. Remember, this class kit will suit any range of themes and does not need to be limited simply to Christmas photos. If you're looking for a class kit that is both versatile, yet beautifully elegant...this is IT!

 

 

Gorgeous colours, paper curling and handmade embellishments we touch on all of these things in this stunning layout and card set. WeRMemory Keepers products are the focus of this class, with a little BasicGrey thrown in for good measure. This class will be perfect for beginner-intermediate but creates a layout and card that any scrapper would be proud of.

 

The gorgeous soft Spring Picnic Collection from Jenni Bowlin sets the tone for this very girly double page Layout. Using freestyle cutting techniques and pen work—this kit can be a double page spread or separated to create two equally stunning layouts of that sassy little girl or girls in your life. The large sheet of Paperloft monograms will accommodate any title of your choice.

 

 

Make this cute little ribbon tag book in no time at all. As a brag book it can be a great quick Christmas present for a loved one or perfect to hang off your own bag or key ring. Learn of the wonders of Strano RibbonStiff, fuzzy rub-ons and beading techniques in this fresh and fun class.

 

 

It's time to get started on making some home made gifts to give away this Christmas. Learn an easy way to create your own calendars using these fun CherryArte papers and Junkitz Calendar kit. Once you learn how you'll want to make them for all your family and friends this Christmas.

 

 

Want to send something special to your friend, sister, Mother or daughter this Christmas? Create these delicious homemade Christmas cards and you’re sure to bring delight to their mailboxes! Once you’ve learnt to create these 6 beautiful cards you can use the same designs to create many more in time for Christmas.

 

 

 

 

 

Create these 5 chirpy cards using the lovely BasicGrey Pheobe range of papers, new Hero Arts stamps, water colour pencils which all come together with Strano ribbons and bling! Guaranteed to brighten anyones day!

October Class Kits

Check out our class kits this month!!  They are ready to order now for shipping on the 25th.  There's LOTS of layouts for beginners this month, a couple of gorgeous mini albums and, to get you start thinking about Christmas (yes.. Christmas!!) we offer a couple of stunning gift ideas.

These kits come with everything you needed including step by step illustrated instructions and are designed to be run either as a class or created in your own time at home so the choice is yours.  If you like the look of any of these projects, ask your local scrapbooking store (nicely!) to order them in for you. 

 

You will have a play making your own spotted patterned paper and create multi layer fringed flowers on this beautiful and versatile layout, where 'just another day' could be adapted to anything.  And no layout designed by Mel Goodsell would be complete without a a splash of hand stitching which just finishes off this beautiful double page layout for your album. Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate. Time Required: 2 – 2 ½ Hours.

 

Using the bright and colourful SEI Doodley Doo Girl range of paper, alpha stickers and rub-ons, put together some random photos of your daughter, sister, friend or niece to create this girly layout. Difficulty: Beginner. Time Required:1 ½ to 2 Hours.OR....

 

Using the bright and colourful SEI Doodley Doo Boy range of paper, alpha stickers and rub-ons, put together some random photos of your son, brother, friend or nephew to create this boyish layout.  Designed by Chris Millar.  Difficulty: Beginner. Time Required: 1 ½ to 2 Hours.

 

Nic Howard says 'Let’s have some fun with decorative scallops!'  Gorgeous double sided Scenic Route papers, a full set of Heidi Swapp alphas, jewels, acrylic stamping, this all culminates in a fun class focusing on a current hot scrapbooking trend. Create two coordinating single layouts to sit side by side in your album, or work with the layouts together to create a stunning double layout. Suitable for any theme that suits more girlie colours – the title can be changed to suit. Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate. Time Required: 2 Hours.

 

So you think Brads are boring? Jaimie Emmerton will make you think again as you use brads to add colour, texture and charm to these pages. Create three Layouts for both boy and girl as well as a Month in review double page spread designed to showcase 15 photos as well as a calendar to record those special events. Coordinated with 3 ranges of CherryArte paper plus a full sheet of large Paperloft stickers & Carolee’s Creations tiny alphas will ensure your participants have plenty of choice to create a wide range of titles to personalize their pages. Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate. Time Required: 2 ½ - 3 Hours.

 

'It's All About Paper' is a fun, whimisical layout created by Donna Wild that focuses on several useful techniques for manipulating paper on a layout.  Check out that stunning butterfly!  This class utilises beautiful papers from Crate Paper's 'Carnival' range and includes a full sheet of die-cut alphabets and die-cut shapes. Difficulty: Intermediate. Time Required: 2 Hours.

 

This fantastic mini book by Nic Howard is perfect for almost any theme or topic. This class covers the creation of an easy mini album and completes 4 sets of double pages, each set emphasizing a different beginner technique. With an abundance of tips and tricks, this class is all about learning some basic techniques but the end product is a beautiful album that any scrapper would be proud of. Topics covered in this class include transparencies, rub-ons, layering, and creating embellishments from patterned paper. This is a great all-round beginner class with a very versatile end product. Difficulty: All Skill Levels. Time Required: 2 ½ - 3 Hours.

 

 

Finally, from Caz McLachlan, something for that person who has everything! We all know them… and secretly curse them… especially at Christmas time. This kit may just be your salvation. Made from the beautiful BasicGrey Blitzen papers, the booklet consists of 5 pockets which hold 5 gift vouchers that cleverly double as Christmas Tree Decorations, which can be used for many years to come. While the sample shows specific vouchers, you can tailor each of them to suit your recipient. There are heaps of ideas included in your instructions. Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate. Time Required: 3 Hours.

 

And finally, this versatile screen designed by Suz Doyle can be a meaningful memento of christmas times past to display in your home, or a stunning and thoughtful gift for one of those hard to buy for relatives. And because it is made from the beautiful BasicGrey Infuse range of papers whose reds and golds only suggest christmas, it can be made or displayed any time of year. Incorporates 6 or more portrait photos. Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced. Time Required: 3 Hours.

May Class Kits

Check out our new month's Class Kits - shipping from today.  If you love the look of one or more of these kits and your local scrapbooking store isn't running it as a class, why not ask if they wouldn't mind ordering you one to do at home.

Celebrations happen all year round. Chris Millar has created this wonderful kit so that you can capture one of those special moments with these funky new papers from Sassafrass Lass and get the most out of your kit by also creating a matching card.

Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate. Time Required: 2 Hours.

 

Since delving into the art of scrapbooking Donna noticed that although most of her photos were going into albums, more and more were left unprinted on her computer's hard-drive. The idea of keeping a few photos nearby really appealed to her.  This class kit aims to solve the problem of what to do with those photos that you love, but haven't yet made it into a scrapbook album.

'Mum's Photo Album' contains a beatiful SEI preservation series 6x4" photo album that your customers will come back to time and time again. Altering it makes it just that little more special and personal. The kit also contains 2 full sheets of alphabet stickers, so the album could just as easily become 'Grandma's Photo Album' or 'Mary's Photo Album'. You get the idea, right!

Altering is a fun way to give beginning scrapbookers that little burst of confidence and the bright, funky colours will have your seasoned scrappers stepping outside of their comfort zones.

Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate. Time Required: 1.5 – 2 Hours.

Using the fun and bright SEI Hippie Chick papers, Cheryl Durey has designed these four simple and stunning layouts to bring your photos to life. With flowers, ribbons, buttons, paper piecing, stitching and doodling you’ll dabble with lots of techniques to create these beautiful pages.

Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate. Time Required: 3 - 4 Hours.

Cheryl has also created this kit containing the papers from Scenic Route Cape Town range to showcase these bright, fun layouts suitable for boys of any age. With loads of layering, cutting and creating of chipboard embellishments and a full alphabet sheet to personalise your layout, you’ll be amazed at how easy it can be to create these fantastic pages.

Difficulty: Beginner – Intermediate. Time Required: 3-4 Hours.

"Half the world will never know what it’s like to be a small boy”. Caz has designed this kit so that this classic saying can be easily adapted to suit any number of subjects. Children and pets are only some of the possibilities! This kit contains enough textured Crate Papers to create both the layouts shown. Also included is a full pack of “raw” Heidi Swapp chipboard letters that can be painted, inked or covered to match your layouts.

Kits also include templates for the words “girl”, “boy”, “dog” & “cat”. Leave these beautiful layouts as is or finish with a little machine or hand stitching for that extra special touch.

Difficulty: Beginner – Intermediate. Time Required: 3 Hours.

Layers of paper and embellishments are the focus of this boy themed double layout by Nic Howard. The masculine BasicGrey papers are paired with buttons, chipboard and a full BasicGrey alphabet giving us the basis to let loose and create.

Suitable for any photos that will go with blue/orange, as there is plenty of letters to spell many titles.

Difficulty: Beginner – Intermediate. Time Required: 2 Hours.

Layers of paper and embellishments are the focus of the gorgeous feminine equivalent of this double layout by Nic Howard. The pretty papers of Heidi Grace designs paired with buttons, chipboard and a full set of Heidi Swapp alphabets gives us the basis to let loose and create. Suitable for any photos that will go with the flower theme.

Difficulty: Beginner – Intermediate. Time Required: 2 Hours

Create this beautiful screen-style hinged frame for mother’s day - or any time of year you want to show someone how much they mean to you.  Susan Doyle has used the timeless pink and green Crate Paper Twirl collection, with the little details in this beautiful frame make it as fun to make as it is to receive. Room for up to nine photos of family - children and grandchildren.

Difficulty: Intermediate – Advanced. Time Required: 2 – 2.5 Hours.

April Kits

Our April Class Kits start shipping today, and we thought we'd share an overview of each of them here on the blog.

Summer Lovin’

Gather together all those wonderful photos you took over the summer period and get ready to create a terrific double layout. Capture an overview of your summer holidays with these bright and refreshing papers from CherryArte and fun chipboard alphabet from Queen & Co. Designed by Chris Millar.

Mothers Day Trinket Box & Gift Tag

Show your ‘Mum’ you care this Mothers Day with a beautiful, handmade Trinket Box & Gift Tag. This class features a re-usable template and focuses heavily on the creation of the box and the stunning 3-dimensional flower accents. Products featured included BasicGrey and Sassafras Lass patterned papers as well as Strano Ribbon and Crate Paper Alphabet Stickers.  Designed by Donna Wild.

Double Trouble

Create this playful double layout using SEI Paisley & Petals papers, loads of Sassy Sequins from Queen & Co and with a full sheet of Basic Grey Alphabet Stickers, you can adapt your title to suit your photos finishing it off with lots of stitching or faux stitching.  Designed by Cheryl Durey.

Back to School Chipboard Album

Create this delightful album as a special keepsake about your child(ren)’s school year(s) or perhaps even your own! Unique in it’s elongated “landscape orientation”, the completed album measures 20cm x 10cm and has ample room to hold class photos; record sporting events/achievements; excursions; teacher information…even grades! Pockets and tags provide for extra photos and journaling opportunities…ensuring this album can become both a comprehensive and treasured memento. Everything your need to make this album is included in the kit – right down to the hinged rings and ribbon. There are loads of the popular “ledger-style” and school themed papers to provide you with plenty of decorating options. Also included is a sheet of letter stickers, allowing you to truly personalize your album.  Designed by Caroline McLachlan.

Cosmo Cards

Make 12 versatile cards using Cosmo Cricket’s Jitterbug, Storytime and Love Notes papers. Designed by Belinda Sterns, this class shows you how to make the same card using three different paper ranges and with a full sheet of sentiment stickers, you are guaranteed to cover any occasion. This kit also includes envelopes.

Sequins & Swirls

This vibrant and fun double layout can be used to showcase two of your favourite photos. Featuring Heidi Swapp journaling spots, bling and a full pack of Queen & Co Sassy Sequins, this one is sure to take pride of place in your album. So get your gel pen out for a Swirly Good Time. Designed by Mandy Garver.

You at….

Pretty jewels and flowers adorn this card folder album created with gorgeous papers from Basic Grey and Scenic Route. Learn how to construct the album from scratch, decorate the inside, and then using foam stamping to add the final touches. This mini book can be adapted to suit many themes, with a full alphabet sheet to suit your own choice of title and journaling.  Designed by Nic Howard.

3 Freestyle Layouts for Boys

Three fab and funky “freestyle” layouts in one kit. Designed by Suz Doyle, these two single layouts and one double use energetic colours and simple step by step doodling techniques to celebrate a boy (of any age!) in your life. Difficulty: Intermediate.

If you are a retailer and wish to purchase any (or all!) of these kits to save yourself the time and trouble of constantly coming up with new class ideas, just look under April Kits under Aussie Scrap Source on the Aussie Scrap Source website.  Check back soon for Kids Classes - to keep the kids occupied during the upcoming school holidays.