Recharge

Recharge, Relax and RRRRR restful? Ok so I could not come up with another R word, I probably will at two am, but right now I cant. So let me just tell you what it is that I am talking about....

Scrapbooking Australia Retreat is in about 6 weeks time, there are still some places left. An array of amazing classes and fun awaits you.

2012 Retreat February 

Friday17 to Monday 20

Join us for an experience you will remember in a wonderful place called Winbourne. We love holding our retreats here in the peaceful semi-rural atmosphere that is just 15km from Penrith and we know that you will love this retreat too.

Bring along your projects for some uninterrupted 'me' time. This retreat goes back to basics, you pay for the nights you want to stay. Your meals and accommodation and scrap area are all provided for you.

There will be the Scrapbooking Australia shop on hand for those last minute purchases. And classes for those who wish to do them - classes will be held in a separate area so as not to disturb scrappers who wish to continue on their own.

Accommodation is in a modern eight bedroom Cottage.  Each bedroom has two single beds, heater, ceiling fan, bed and desk lamps and own en-suite.  Each Cottage has a room to suit the needs of a disabled person.  Linen is supplied.

 A room to scrap in that can hold up to 30 people and is Air conditioned, Handy to pleasant outdoor areas. The room has a kitchen attached with Microwave, tea/coffee facilities, refrigerator, crockery, cutlery. And there is disabled access and toilet facility within.

The Retreat is fully catered, including morning and afternoon teas and a hot breakfast on Sunday morning. All you need to bring with you are your drinks!

Classes are an optional extra and not included in your price - BUT! if you are staying overnight then you will be eligible for discounts on the classes you want to attend.

Retreat options:

It is $130 per night twin share.

If you stay for the three nights, Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday night your rate drops to a flat rate of $370 for all three nights PLUS you receive your discounts on classes. 

This is 3 nights, 4 days fully catered with accommodation for only $370

Friday Check in is from 12 noon and Check out is by 4pm Monday.

Coming just for one day for classes, we can arrange lunch for you at an additional cost of $20

Spaces are limited so bookings are essential for both accommodation and classes.

Your place will be confirmed when payment has been received, for overnight stay  a non refundable deposit of $100  is required on booking to secure your place. For classes the full cost is required to secure your place.

To book :

Email: leanne@scrapbookingaustralia.com

Phone: 0413 960 600

Fax: (02)9837 0000

Three glorious nights, four days of time just for you! Don't let this opportunity get away :)

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L

Christmas Card Class

Who is feeling a bit overwhelmed at the thought that Christmas is less than two months away?
 Peta has decided to help you out with a fantastic card class on Thursday 17 November.

If you love the look of vintage and want some grown up Christmas cards to start off the silly season .....then join in the fun of this class using Simple Stories 25 Days of Christmas range. We will be embossing and distressing 7 lovely cards that have a look of yesteryear.

Simple Stories Christmas Card Class with Peta

 Limited places for this class still available. Class cost is $15 materials extra. Call LeAnne to book your place 0413 960 600.


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L

One bargain down, more to come

Well the Prima Kit featured yesterday was snapped up so quickly I will have to look for more bargains to share with you over the coming days.
 Today I taught a lovely double page layout with a bonus single page to my wonderful Wednesday Ladies, yes classes are still going on, luckily the dust from the renovations is all in cyber space!

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L

Weekend Retreat: Mulgoa NSW 1-3 April 2011 - Don't miss out....

Relax, revive and reward yourself - jump in the car for a weekend of scrapbooking and create some stunning projects.

No need to worry about what you will scrap and try and cram it into your car. We have that all sorted out. Classes and projects will be supplied. Special Guest teacher is Sally Wilson the creative force of Delish Designs.

Our Glorious location for the weekend is the Edmund Rice Convention Centre at Mulgoa, NSW.

Breakfast, lunch and Dinner as well as morning and afternoon tea will be provided. Dinner on Friday night is not included, you can bring something from home or join us for a lovely meal at one of the nearby eateries. Best of all we don't need to do the washing up! Luxury :)

And how about a room to scrap in and leave set up all weekend. Twin share accommodation with en suite - no bunk beds here!

There are only a few places left: Deposit is $150. The full price for the weekend (including your projects!) is only $345

Your weekend begins on Friday 1st of April to Sunday 3rd April.

Read more here
Book now, only a few places left!

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L

Scrapbooking 101 is here!

I am so excited about this course!
This is a three part course covering

 photography and use of camera taught by Karina Honyi of Karina Honyi Photography

photoshop / photoshop elements taught by Robert Potter of Photography Hotspots (Rob also teaches Photo shop and web design at TAFE)

scrapbook design principles taught by LeAnne Payne of Joyful Scraps.

The course will run for six weeks comprising of a 2 hour class each week on a Saturday morning! Starting on the 5th of February 2011. Held at Acacia Gardens which is a suburb of Western Sydney close to Parklea Markets.

Suitable for all levels, this course is for those of you who want to get the most out of your photos!

In this one course you learn the three major components that today's scrapbooker needs to know. By the time you have finished your 6 week course you will be taking photos in a whole new way!

To get the most of your class time numbers have been strictly limited to allow for one on one interaction.

The cost of the course is only $85.oo including course notes (supplies are not included).

Don't miss out on this innovative course.

Book your place today..... Click here
More information.......... Click here to download a pdf of the course description. (be patient it takes a little while :)
Send us an email..........Click here

Would love to see you there!
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L

Active Living Expo

Joyful Scraps has asked to take part in the Active Living Expo at Castle Hill Library. It is looking like it will be a day of great treats and even author talks. Did you know they have a fantastic cafe right in the library. Good food Good books, what more could you want? oh yes scrapbooking!

we have that covered as well,  PeaBee and I will be there all day and would love for you to call in and do a make and take with us.

It should be heaps of fun!

And to leave you with a chuckle this is what happens when you let scrapbookers go to the races and provide them with a photo booth......

The best thing about holidays

I love going on holidays, the excitement, the packing, the arrival, getting to find new places and get re acquainted with old ones. But sometimes there is nothing better than coming home again.

While away I did manage to get a few scrapbook projects done, as soon as I can dig out the camera will take a photo of a couple that I can share. One I cant share just yet is a full 12x12 20 page holiday / travel scrapbook album, I will be teaching it on Wednesday the 13th October and we only have one spot left! Did you want to do the class? just email me, but be quick..... Anyway the album is to die for and takes so many photos all 4x6 so no trimming at all and I am so pleased with the way it came together :)

Thought I would share with you a photo of the view we had from our balcony....

As you can imagine this was hard to take, I mean a hard day of walking on the beach or biking in the reserves or tobogganing and all to come back to this view with a glass of wine - well anyway we are home now and right about now with the laundry overflowing with washing, Im kinda missing the view kwim.

But to keep your creative juices flowing have a look at PeaBee's blog that gorgeous bride is my very own daughter, and what about those fantastic Green Tara embellishments.

The washing is calling my name
Hugs
L