Extra cards from the October Kit of the Month

It is always a great idea to make greeting cards from the left overs of a scrapbook page. This is because everything is already colour co-ordinated so there is not too much thinking to be done as far as colours are concerned.

I also try not to re-cut the pieces of paper scraps. I use them just the way they are except for a bit of tweaking if necessary.

Ink the edges of the cards to give them a bit of a border and some interest. The one above is inked and the one below is not. It really makes a difference.

Do I put a lot of time and effort into greeting cards...sorry no I don't. I would rather put my time and effort into a scrapbook page which will be kept (hopefully) for a life time, rather that a greeting card which is often tossed without so much as a quick glance.

SCRAPFEST FAQ'S

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SCRAPFEST.

• Will the seating be allocated? Yes all seating is pre-allocated so there is no need to rush for a seat.
• Can I arrive early? You will only be allowed entrance into the hall after 08h00 so if you want to come early and hang around outside that is your choice.
• Where do I park? There is plenty of parking available on the school grounds.
• Will the gates be locked? Yes the gates will be locked at 09h30. You will need to phone 0824522267 to get access
• Do I need a ticket to get in? YES you must bring your ticket with for entry into the hall.
• What will I do with my competition entry? Hand it in at the registration table to Alison and she will give you an extra Goody. 
• Will we be able to view the competition entries? Yes they will be displayed on the boards in the side hall.
• What should I bring my competition entry in? Put each page into a page protector or sealed clear plastic bag. Write your name and phone number on the back of each page.
• Will it be cold in the hall? Probably, so dress warmly and bring blankets to cover your legs if you feel it necessary.
• What time do the proceedings start? We will start promptly at 09h00. Please make sure you are seated by that time.
• What time will it finish? See schedule of times below.
• Schedule of times:
  8:00 – 9.00                  Coffee
  9:00 – 10:30                First quarter
  10:30 – 11:00              Morning Tea
  11:00 – 12:30              Second quarter
  12:30 – 13:30              Lunch
  13:30 – 15:00              Third quarter
  15:00 – 15:30              Afternoon Tea
  15:30 – 17:00              Fourth quarter
• Will I be able to buy drinks and sweets? Yes, the school sells cold drinks, water and sweets. Please bring money to support them.
• Will I be able to win a prize if I do not attend but have bought a ticket? No, unfortunately you need to be present to win the prizes.
• Can I pre-cut my photos? Yes, but for the PLAY page the sizes MUST BE 7,5cm x 7,5cm otherwise you are going to pick up problems with the grid layout.
• Do I need to bring gloves and aprons? No but wet wipes will be a great help. 
• What do I need to bring with me? All equipment required is listed at the back of your ticket.
• Can I buy adhesives, inks and pens on the day? There will be a limited supply so best you shop before the time.
• Will Epson be there again this year?  Yes, they will be represented again this year and you will be able to purchase photo printers from them. Payments will be by cash or EFT only.

Scrapfest Sponsors

A BIG THANK YOU to all the wonderful sponsors of prizes and giveaways for the woman's day SCRAPFEST on the 9th August. 

The ticket sales close tomorrow 1st August. 

There are a few tickets left. 

Get yours today for only R640.00

'Kit of the Month' Extras for Sale

I have a few extra kits available on a first come first serve basis.

• The kits contain everything for you to complete the page (unless indicated otherwise).
• The kits come with full instructions on how to complete the page.
• They are only available in the colours shown in the photographs below.
• The number of kits available can be seen by the number of repeats at the base of each page.
• They are all priced individually. 
• I post anywhere in South Africa - add R50 per parcel for postage in a parcel which can hold up to 6 kits. International postage on an individual basis. 
• Contact me at dps.ablubbe@global.co.za if you are interested.

Old Barn Door

 School Circles

Autumn Reflections

 Time Stands Still

 Winter Grass

Six x Six

(Does not include larger lettering and metal embellishments)

 Rough and Tumble

Competition page for the Scrapfest of 2014

Last year at the 2013 Scrapfest, some of you won the pack shown below which was sponsored by the SA Scrapbook Convention http://www.scrapbookex.co.za  

To enter this year's competition, make a double page spread using the pack and bring it along to the 

Hand your double page in at the door to receive a little something extra.

Rules to enter this Competition:

• You must make a double page spread using photos and journaling.
• You may only add in two sheets of card stock.
• You can use paints and inks.
• You can use stitching. 
• You may use pens.
• You can cut a title by hand or machine from the supplied paper in the pack.
• No other embellishments may be used other than what was supplied in the pack.
• The page must be YOUR OWN work.
• Write your name and cell phone number on the back of the page.
• You had to have been at the Scrapfest in 2013 to enter and may not pass the pack on to someone else to enter.
• The page may not have been used in any other competition or have been published before 9th August 2014.
•  You must be present at the Scrapfest of 2014 to receive a prize.
• The judges decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
• The pages will be photographed and displayed on this website after the Scrapfest of 2014 on the 9th August 2014.

SCRAPFEST PAGES

These screenshots will give you a good idea of the colours we will be working with at the SCRAPFEST on the 9TH AUGUST 2014

Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy the fun!

Get you tickets today!

Scrapfest of 2014

SCRAPFEST OF 2014 TICKETS ARE ON SALE.

Contact me on dps.ablubbe@global.co.za if you would like any tickets. 

Don't delay, get them today!

'Them old bones'

What would you do with a few bones left over from a stew? Well on a recent scrapping weekend away, I challenged the ladies to see what they could do with these bones and a few scraps of paper!
See below how creative they were!

Materials allowed:

2 sheets of cardstock

Scraps of paper from the weekend 

Left over lettering

Anything 'found'

Old bones and paint

Michelle Azzie used scraps of paper to punch rounds, which she stitched into place, then used the bones to stamp another rows of circles. She finished it off with left over lettering.

I used Washi Tape, scraps of paper and the bones as a stamp, as well as left over lettering.

Nicole Clark used the bones for stamping her design, left over chocolate wrappers, string, buttons, corrugated cardboard and small flags from the back of packaging.

Hayley Webber used the bones for stamping the 'bubbles', corrugated board for the fish and left over lettering and paper. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April Blackboard challenge winner

  

 The winner of the April Blackboard challenge was Michelle Azzie for her page titled 

'Memories of my first 10years'.

Michelle with her prize stack of papers.

Glenda Cressy

Reinette de Villiers

Vanessa Mayhew

Winner for March Blackboard Challenge

Congratulations to Reinette de Villiers for the March Blackboard challenge. 

Here she is with her fabulous prize.

 

Why not give the April Blackboard challenge a go this month? These are the only ingredients you are allowed to use to complete the double page.

The closing date will be Monday the 5th May after all the public holidays.

 Win this stack of 48 sheets of paper full of great travel designs. Get Scrapping! 

 

WINNER OF THE MARCH BLACKBOARD CHALLENGE

For the March Blackboard Challenge you had to use:

• A green colour scheme
• Any paper of your choice
• Vellum
• Butcher's twine
• Hand or machine stitching
• Buttons
• Paint 
• Chipboard Title

 I used a guest judge this month (thanks Glenda) and the pages were all very good making the decision difficult. Congratulations goes to: 

REINETTE DE VILLIERS

The judges like the way the paint was used around the edge of the page, for the colouring of the chipboard title and to create the piece of paper under the journaling.

The hand stitching done with butcher's twine was very different!

Michelle Azzie

The embossing of the vellum using a Cuttlebug, the neat hand stitching and placement of the butcher's twine was impressive.

Vanessa Mayhew

The arrangement of the circles of vellum with stitching was very good, as was the crackle on the chipboard lettering and the journaling.

 Congratulations must go to all three of the above ladies for a job well done!

Passage of Time

It is amazing how time passes and one is only too aware of it when you look back at photos and you can see how things have changed… how your kids have grown… how your garden has developed… how fashion has changed… how our scrapping has evolved and how we have aged!

This month, as we celebrate the 14^th anniversary of the Scrapping and Fishing weekend, I take a nostalgic journey back to 2001 when held the first of these amazing weekends. We can reminisce about the fun we have had, the friends we have made, (and some we have lost), and the traditions we have formed. Enjoy!

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013