Scrapbook & Papercraft Expo Preview 2016

16 tutors ready to inspire 25 colourful classes to choose from

PREVIEW MAGAZINE JUNE 1 0 – 1 2 , 2 0 1 6 , B R IS B A N E EX H IB IT ION C EN TR E

It’s the Cream of the CROP! You’re invited to Australia’s biggest papercraft event!

Book your classes online: www.craftevents.com.au

Learn with guru tutors!

Mingle with people who share your passion Find new products to buy Try something new… join a workshop or just shop till you drop.

Enjoy this preview of our 2016 Scrapbook & Papercraft Expo and plan to be there – for a few hours or a weekend getaway!

Celebrate the Scrap-Off Games Enter our Scrap-Off Games Mystery Box Challenge on stage at 2pm each day – prizes to win! Gold medals will be awarded!

On SUNDAY – come dressed in GOLD, GOLD, GOLD*!

Register at the Help Desk, get SPOTTED by our roving judge and you could win prizes. *No gold? We’ll accept silver, bronze or bling in general!

DETAILS:

JOIN A CLASS:

Friday to Sunday, June 10 – 12, 2016 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Cnr Glenelg & Merivale Sts South Bank, Brisbane, Qld

Learn with some of the best tutors. Select from the program of two-hour classes. Most classes provide a fantastic kit of the latest products for you to use. Online bookings close Tuesday June 7, 2016; after that, book when you arrive at the event.

OPENING HOURS: 9am to 5pm daily

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PO Box 6053, Frenchs Forest NSW, 2086, Australia T: 02 9452 7575 E: scrap@expertiseevents.com.au www.craftevents.com.au Volume 11 Issue 1 Program & Preview published by Expertise Events Pty Ltd ABN 43 003 932 492 © Copyright 2016

Cover images: Work by Natalie May, Fiona Paltridge, Bellbird Paperarts, Gail Lindner, Nicole Farrell

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ADMISSION: Adults $16 for online purchases, $17 at the door Seniors Cardholders $15 for online purchases, $16 at the door Age and disability pensioners $14 for online purchases, $15 at the door Children 5 to 16 years $8 for online purchases, $9 at the door; under 5 years FREE Family (2 adults, 2 children) $39 for online purchases, $40 at the door 2 day pass $31 for online purchases, $32 at the door 3 day pass $44 for online purchases, $45 at the door Groups* (10 or more) Adults $14, Children $8 *Order and pay by June 3, 2016

Scrapbook & Papercraft Expo – Friday to Sunday

Each tutor will have their own unique display at the Expo

Beck Beattie

Raquel Bowman

Tina Connolly

Tracey Cooley

TUTORS’ DESIGN SHOWCASE See a stunning display of work by these hand-picked experts Michelle Grant

Alyce Keegan

Gail Lindner

Natalie May

Book a class online with your favourite tutor Julianne McKenna

Tarrah McLean

Kelly-Ann Oosterbeek

Fiona Paltridge

Krisy Podolak

Sue Smyth

Katrina Thompson

Have your say.

VOTE for your favourite display!

Elizabeth van de Burgt June 10 – 12, 2016

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You could WIN this fantastic prize, valued at $1,890 Simply fill in the entry form at the Expo and you could win this Petite Dunster (Midi) Foldaway desk from Arnold’s Scrapbook & Craft Supplies.

The fabulous ready-to-assemble desk has: • • • • • •

Large work area All boxes shown – 41 Really Useful Storage Boxes Each box is on its own locked shelf for easy access Castors are supplied to make the unit mobile Folds away into a tidy compact unit When open: width 185½cm (73”), depth 103cm (40½”), height 132cm (52”) • When closed: width 94cm (37”), depth 66½cm (26¼”), height 132cm (52”) [pens, light and other products not included in prize]

Organise your creative space with Arnolds!

BASIC TOOL KIT

GETTING TO THE EXPO

Please bring your Basic Tool Kit to all classes in Rooms 1 – 8, unless stated otherwise in the class descriptions*

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is easily accessible by pedestrians as well as by public and private transport.

It should contain: Cutting mat Pencil & eraser Ruler Paper trimmer ‘Baby Wipes’ for cleaning hands Cutting tool (scissors or craft knife) Adhesives (glue stick and tape of your choice)

MORE INFORMATION Phone: 02 9452 7575 Email: scrap@expertiseevents.com.au Website: craftevents.com.au FAST FACTS • Ticket sales open at 8.30am and the doors open at 9am • Last ticket sales are at 4.30pm, the show closes at 5pm • The cloakroom is located at the show entrance and the charge is just $2 per item. It’s a great place to leave your shopping so your hands are free for more shopping!

• Food and drinks will be available to buy at the show café • ATM facilities are available throughout the venue GETTING THERE The Scrapbook & Papercraft Expo will be at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, located in the South Bank precinct. From the CBD, pedestrian access is over Victoria Bridge, a 15 to 20 minute walk from the Queen Street Mall. For more information and location maps visit www.bcec.com.au

*Read the class description for any other things you may need to bring along.

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT A comprehensive network of trains, buses and CityCats link the Centre with Brisbane city and suburbs.

Scrapbook & Papercraft Expo – Friday to Sunday

There is also a free city loop bus service which circles the CBD including South Bank.

Go to www.translink.com.au or call 13 12 30. There is also a taxi rank located outside the main entrance to the Centre at the corner Merivale & Glenelg Sts. TRAIN South Bank Station and South Brisbane Railway Station are both within a five-minute walk of the Centre.

PARKING There is undercover parking with direct lift access. Parking fees apply.

Finding available car parks at the BCEC and the South Bank precinct is now made easy with the help of a new mobile parking app UbiPark.

RESPECT Make sure you ask permission before taking photos. Professional craftspeople make a living by designing and creating their work, so please respect their copyright and check BEFORE you snap.

This information is correct at time of posting but can be subject to change. Visitors should check again prior to travelling.

TIMETABLE 2016 ROOM 1

Arnold’s Scrapbook & Craft Supplies

ROOM 2

The following timetable applies each day of the expo from Friday June 10 to Sunday June 12. All classes are two hours.

9.30am SESSION

12noon SESSION

2.30pm SESSION

Magnolia Memories Canvas

Magnolia in Bloom Card

Love, Cherish and Adore Layout

Technique Jam with Watercolour Powders

Textural Effects for Controlled Mixed Media Bliss

with Sue Smyth $50

with Katrina Thompson $50

Guest tutor Beck Beattie

Creative Watercolour Effects Cards with Beck Beattie $55

ROOM 3

Hello Sunshine

Cocoa Vanilla

with Raquel Bowman $50

with Raquel Bowman $50

ROOM 4

Shadow Canvas – Feathers & Friends with

Craft Queen

ROOM 5

Colour Blast, Guest tutor Gail Lindner

Michelle Grant $55

Foil Techniques using Heidi Swapp Minc with Gail Lindner $50

ROOM 6

Love This – Monochrome Layout with Natalie May $55

ROOM 7

Be Brave (Fri & Sun) with Fiona Paltridge $50

Scrapify, Kit & Clowder

A Mothers Art, Fiona Paltridge

Make a Difference (Sat)

with Julianne McKenna-De Lumen $50

with Beck Beattie $55

with Beck Beattie $55

Free Spirit

All Boy

All My Heart with Fiona Paltridge $55

Explore Serenity – Mixed Media Layout with Michelle Grant $55

Luscious Layers

Remember

Art Journaling

Light Up Your Life

Sea Breeze Double Layout

Sea Breeze Step Cards

By the Sea Double Layout

Cardmaking with Els from

with Tina Connolly $50

with Natalie May $55

with Kelly-Ann Oosterbeek $46

with Tarrah McLean $50

with Krisy Podolak $50

with Alyce Keegan $45

with Kelly-Ann Oosterbeek $44

with Fiona Paltridge $50

ROOM 8

Craft Giraffe

Butterflies and Blossom Cards with Tracey Cooley $50

with Tracey Cooley $50

Elizabeth Craft Designs $40

HOW TO BOOK CLASSES IN FIVE EASY STEPS Choose as many sessions as you like. Classes are open to anyone attending the convention – buy an entry ticket for each day you attend. Buy expo tickets online before the event and save $$$ or you can buy them at the door.

1 Read the descriptions above and select your classes, then mark them and check that the days and timeslots

do not conflict.

2 Go online at www.craftevents.com.au and go to Scrapbook Expo, then select the button: Book your Classes.

Have your timetable and credit card handy.

3 I f you are booking for a friend, please complete your own booking first then you will be prompted to ‘Book for a Friend’. Please include all your friend’s details.

4 Call 02 9452 7575 if you need assistance.

5 Take note of any tools or photos you need to bring to the class, along with your Basic Tool Kit, see page 4.

CLASS BOOKING CONDITIONS • P ayment of fees must accompany booking otherwise the system cannot process.

• You will need an entry ticket for each day you attend. Save money when you buy your entry ticket online, or you can buy one at the door on the day.

• Cancellations received in writing before Friday May 27, 2016, will receive a 50% refund of fees paid, at the sole discretion of Expertise Events. After this date there will be no refunds. All cancellations must be sent to Expertise Events in writing.

• Substitution of a student may be accepted in lieu of a cancellation, at the discretion of Expertise Events, but class selections cannot change.

• I n the event of a tutor cancellation the tutor will be replaced, with no refund available.

• Students are required to bring the materials and tools stated in the class description.

• Online bookings close Tuesday June 7, 2016. After that date, bookings must be made at the event.

• All students are required to pay full fee. No children under 12 years of age permitted. No observers allowed in class.

• Individual products may change if suppliers are unable to fulfil orders. In this instance, the product will be replaced by a similar one.

• Class fees are not based on kit contents.

June 10 – 12, 2016

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Classroom 1

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

9.30am to 11.30am

12noon to 2pm

2.30pm to 4.30pm

Magnolia Memories Canvas with Sue Smyth

Magnolia in Bloom Card class with Katrina Thompson

Love, Cherish and Adore Layout with Julianne McKenna-De Lumen

Skill level: Intermediate

Skill level: All skill levels

Skill level: All skill levels

Make a canvas, décor piece perfect for your own home. Along the way learning techniques with embossing, mixed media and working with glitter. You will use the latest mixed media products and papers from Ultimate crafts.

Using the latest papers, dies and ephemera from the Ultimate Crafts Magnolia Lane Collection please join with me to make a set of beautifully layered cards embellished with lace, flowers and resins. Learn to make the most of your papers and to create well balanced projects while cutting, layering and clustering your flowers. Enhance your embellishments with sprays and inks to coordinate with your projects. A generous kit will leave you with plenty of extras to create additional projects.

Make a gorgeous layered layout, focusing on layers, details and fussy cutting. You will also learn how to create a rosette and add doodling to your page for extra definition and detail. All supplies have been sponsored by Ultimate Crafts & Imaginarium.

Kit includes: A full kit of Magnolia Lane papers, Ultimate Crafts cardstock, die cuts and ephemera, laces, sprays, doily, paper flowers, trinkets and a complete set of resins to embellish. Each kit will include an embossing folder and gift.

What to bring: Basic tool kit plus black gel or felt pen, black ink pad, Kindy Glitz (Crystallina) or equivalent Glitter Glue in clear/crystal, 3D foam tape, Dimensional Magic or Glossy Accents, apron, paint brush (small), and heat gun. You will require two photos - one 3.5” x 3.5” (9cm x 9cm), and the other 2.25” x 2.25” (5.5cm x 5cm).

Kit includes: Papers, embellishments, lace, trinkets and resin, all required mixed media products.

What to bring: Basic tool kit, foam brush, Victorian Velvet distress ink, Dimensional Magic or Glossy Accents, glue stick, Versamark pad, baby wipes and palette knife.

Cost: $50

About the Tutors Sue Smyth, Qld An artist who began her journey into paper craft about 20 years ago.

Sue has taught in many stores over the years and is the designer of the Magnolia Lane paper range.

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What to bring: Basic tool kit plus Victorian Velvet distress ink and a white Versacolor ink cube, ink applicator – daubers, sponges, 3D foam adhesive, shaping mat and tool.

Cost: $50

Katrina Thompson, Qld An avid paper crafter, Katrina’s style represents classic lines and layers of detail. Currently on the Couture Creations Magazine team and the Megs Garden Design Team, Katrina has taught in a variety of Brisbane stores over the past 10 years and her work has featured in a number of national publications.

Scrapbook & Papercraft Expo – Friday to Sunday

Kit includes: Ultimate Crafts products, Magnolia Lane papers, Cardstock, Bling Flourish, Impression die, Paper Ephemera dies, Lace, Metal Trinkets, White Pearls, Chipboard Title (Imaginarium Designs).

Cost: $50

Julianne McKenna-De Lumen, SA Julianne has been scrapbooking for over 10 years, and has been fortunate enough to be published in magazines such as Scrapbooking Memories, Scrapbook Creations, Scrapbook Trends and Australian Scrapbooking Ideas. Julianne is currently designing for Imaginarium Designs and has previously designed for both Couture Creations and Kaisercraft.

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Classroom 2

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

9.30am to 11.30am

12noon to 2pm

2.30 to 4.30pm

Creative Watercolour Effects Cards with Beck Beattie

Technique Jam with Watercolour Powders with Beck Beattie

Textural Effects – Controlled Mixed Media Bliss with Beck Beattie

Skill level: All skill levels

Skill level: All skill levels

Skill level: All skill levels

AS A BONUS FOR BECK BT’S CLASSES YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE A VIDEO LINK TO HELP YOU REFER BACK TO LONG AFTER THE CLASS HAS ENDED

Ever wanted to know how to incorporate the hottest trend into your cardmaking? In this class you will make a set of cards featuring a number of fun watercolour effects learning a number of techniques along the way. We will use a variety of watercolour products including color crush powders, gelatos and pan watercolor paints. Come along and learn the differences while teaming them up with one of the hottest collections by Richard Garay.

Kit includes: Kit will include all the products needed to create a set of stunning inspirational cards. There will be an assortment of pattern papers from the Make Amazing Happen Collection by Richard Garay, cards and envelopes, enamel dots, twine, as well as a stamp and die set.

We will also be using a number of shared products in this class.

What to bring: Paint brushes x3, foam squares/tap/dots for dimension, four 5” square pieces of cardboard (not too thick but with corrugates in the middle – discarded boxes – old lego boxes are perfect), mini mister with water, small scissors, black permanent ink pad and an acrylic block if you have one.

Cost: $55

Have you heard about the numerous Watercolour powders on the market and want to give them a go? Watercolours come in so many varieties and in this class we will be exploring the powdered form as a feature with Color Crush Watercolour powders. Using Tinby Designs ‘Color Crush watercolour powders’ we will create two scrapbooking pages learning numerous techniques for working with these amazing bursts of powdery colour.

Kit includes: Kit will include all the products needed to create the two scrapbook pages. There will be an assortment of pattern papers, Tinby Designs Color Crush Watercolour powders, die cuts, wood veneers, Prima Twine, Ruby Rock-It enamel dots and more. Kit will also include a private video link for all projects completed in the class to take home.

What to bring: Paint brushes x 3, 6” x 4” landscape photo, mini mister, foam squares/ tap/dots for dimension, four 5” square pieces of cardboard (not too thick but with corrugates in the middle – discarded boxes – old lego boxes are perfect), mini mister with water, small scissors, black permanent ink pad and an acrylic block if you have one.

Class cost: $55

About the Tutors

Have you wanted to build more texture and mixed media products into your papercrafting? Well this class is for you!

You will work with layers to create a gender neutral page full of texture, layers and colour while learning and having a go at many different techniques. This class is perfect for ALL levels of papercrafters from the beginner to the more advanced.

Kit includes: There will be an assortment of pattern papers, stickers, enamel dots and corrugated card from Ruby Rock-it/ Bella Fundamentals as well as Stampendous fragments, Spellbinders coloured aluminium foil sheets and a number of other items helping you to create some fun texture into your completed page. We will also be using a number of shared products in this class including the new Color Crush Watercolour powders.

What to bring: Paint brushes x 3, pallet knife, 6×6 inch square approx of cardboard (not too thick but with corrugates in the middle – discarded boxes – old lego boxes are perfect), mini mister with water, small scissors, strong adhesive such as Helmar 450 Quick Dry and gesso texture paste.

Class cost: $55

Beck Beattie, Vic

Beck has an amazing ability to demystify mixed media paper crafting for all her students in a fun and relaxed environment. Becoming a Scrapbooking Memories Master in 2012 and designing for a number of the industry’s international leaders, she brings with her a great deal of experience to make your scrapbooking truly memorable.

June 10 – 12, 2016

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Classroom 3

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

9.30am to 11.30am

12noon to 2pm

2.30pm to 4.30pm

Hello Sunshine with Raquel Bowman

Free Spirit with Raquel Bowman

All Boy with Tarrah McLean

Skill level: All skill levels

Skill level: All skill levels

Skill level: All skill levels

Join Raquel for a fun-filled class and create two gorgeous layouts with the Cocoa Vanilla Studio ‘Hello Sunshine’ collection. Learn to make both a feminine and masculine page in Raquel’s signature style from the one collection, and the class is perfect for general subjects too. Get the most out of your products using an assortment of cut files and layering techniques, plus cluster beautiful embellishments to create stunning pages.

Create two stunning layouts using the Cocoa Vanilla Studio ‘Free Spirit’ collection. Both pages are fabulously girly in Raquel’s fresh signature style. Use delicate die cuts to bring your page to life, get the most out of your products with layering techniques and create beautiful embellishment clusters to highlight your photos.

Create two fantastic layouts using the Cocoa Vanilla Studio ‘Totally Rad’ collection. These pages are bright, fun, and just for the boys!

Use a mix of patterned papers, cut files and embellishments to create unique looks and bold titles in Tarrah’s fun and bright signature style.

Kit includes: An assortment of papers, stickers, die cut ephemera, flair buttons, wooden epoxy buttons, and enamel shapes.

What to bring: Basic tool kit plus photos – black and white recommended: 4”x6” portrait orientation, 4”x6” landscape orientation. Other: Liquid adhesive, fine tip scissors and foam/3D tape or dots.

Cost: $50

Kit includes: An assortment of papers, stickers, die cut ephemera, flair buttons, wooden epoxy buttons, and enamel shapes.

What to bring: Basic tool kit plus photos: 4”x6” portrait orientation (colour or black & white), three 2”x4” portrait orientation OR one 4”x6” landscape orientation (colour or black & white). Other: Liquid adhesive, fine tip scissors, foam/3D tape or dots, sanding block/edge distressing tool, maths compass (limited number will be supplied for group use, but bring one along if you have one).

Kit includes: An assortment of papers, stickers, die cut ephemera, flair buttons, wooden epoxy buttons, wood veneer shapes, enamel shapes.

What to bring: Basic tool kit plus photos: (one for each page) a 3” x 4” landscape orientation (black & white recommended), and one 3”x 4” portrait orientation (colour or black & white. Other: Foam/3D tape or dots, stapler/tiny attacher (optional).

Cost: $50

Cost: $50

About the Tutors Raquel Bowman, Vic Raquel is a lover of layers and clusters and enjoys adding little details while still maintaining white space, balance and a cleanliness to her layouts. She is well published in magazines in Australia and overseas and was a past Scrapbooking Memories Master. She currently designs for online publications Jot Magazine, Hip Kit Club and manufacturers Cocoa Vanilla Studio and Pink Paislee.

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Scrapbook & Papercraft Expo – Friday to Sunday

Tarrah McLean, NSW Tarrah McLean has been scrapbooking for 10 years and has enjoyed every minute of it.

Currently designing for Cocoa Vanilla Studio and Just Nick Studio, she loves using cut files, and teaching classes using a Silhouette Cameo at her local scrapbook store.

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Classroom 4

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

9.30am to 11.30am

12noon to 2pm

2.30pm to 4.30pm

Shadow Canvas – Feathers & Friends with Michelle Grant

All My Heart with Fiona Paltridge

Explore Serenity – Mixed Media Layout with Michelle Grant

Skill level: All skill levels

Skill level: All skill levels

Skill level: All skills levels

Learn several new techniques creating this 10”x12” Shadow Canvas. We give stamping and stencilling a new twist that makes doing these techniques even easier, including how to stamp and stencil over 3D surfaces, and creative feather techniques.

You will create a canvas that you can display in your home or would make the perfect personalised gift for a loved one.

This off the page project explores the use of texture and colour through mixed media, lace, flowers, charms, wire work, splash inks and sprays. Create a gorgeous heart plaque filled with lots of embellishments and lace adornments. Using 13arts products, you can explore the magical world of mists and sprays and learn layering techniques.

Create an aqua, gold, cream and natural toned layout which explores innovative ways to 3D stencils and use Colour Pastes from Colour Blast. Layout will suit either boy or girl photos.

Kit includes: 10”x12” canvas using teal, magenta and purple colours. Embellishments (charms, washi tape, flowers and more)

by Craft Queen. Class sets sponsored by: Stamps by Darkroom Door, Stencils by The Crafters Workshop, Colour Pastes by Colour Blast, Spray Inks by 13arts.

What to bring: Basic tool kit , palette knife, paint brush for glue/sealer medium (medium size soft brush), non-stick craft mat, fine tipped scissors and craft knife, black permanent ink (eg StazOn, Archival Ink etc), PVA type glue – clear drying (eg X-Press It Power Tac, Helmar 450 etc). Glue/sealer (eg Decou-Page Matte or Ranger texture paste – transparent matt etc. – one that dries clear and can glue down papers and can be applied with a paint brush.)

Double-sided tape (preferably 12 to 18 mm wide). Can be created with or without a photo. (Photo size 2.5”x3.5” black & white).

Tweezers (optional), water spray (optional), cardboard if you want to pop up your photo (optional), script stamp if you have one and don’t want to wait (optional) Cost: $55

About the Tutors

Kit includes: 19cm wooden heart plaque, crochet doily, selection of laces and ribbon, small bronze charms, 13arts Ayeeda chalk mist spray, 13arts natural coloured Mika flakes, paper twine, tiny twine, cheese cloth, paper flowers, large vintage key charm, chipboard phrase, wooden bird cage element. Shared in class are 13arts Ayeeda mist sprays, gesso, gel medium, splash inks, background stamp.

What to bring: Basic tool kit, scissors, small paint brush, gesso brush, palette knife, heat tool, messy mat, wipes, black archival ink pad.

Kit includes: Cardstock and pattern paper, embellishments – charms, buttons, lace, hessian, washi tape from Craft Queen. In the class you’ll use: colour pastes and sprays from Colour Blast, stamps from Darkroom Door, stencils from The Crafters Workshop and chipboard from 2Crafty.

What to bring: Basic tool kit, palette knife, edge distresser (or scissors), PVA type glue – clear drying (eg X-Press It Power Tac, Helmar 450 etc one that will glue fabrics), vintage photo distress ink, cardboard to pop up your photo (optional), grid stamp if you have one and don’t want to wait (optional).

Cost: $55

Cost: $55

Michelle Grant, Qld Fiona Paltridge, SA Fiona has a passion for anything mixed media. Although the majority of her projects are scrapbooking based, she also dabbles in other expressive art forms such as sculpting and painting. Her designs are modern and grungy and incorporate all kinds of mediums including water colours, sprays, paints, chipboard, wire and papers just to name a few.

Michelle’s 12 year creative journey has seen her working for Australian and international design teams including Kaisercraft, Crafty Crusaders, Studio M desiGns and her own Michelle Grant desiGns Online Classes & Workshops. Michelle was also privileged to be one of the Scrapbooking Memories Masters last year and is keen to share her knowledge and experience with you.

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June 10 – 12, 2016

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Classroom 5

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

9.30am to 11.30am

12noon to 2pm

2.30pm to 4.30pm

Foil Techniques using Heidi Swapp Minc with Gail Lindner

Luscious Layers with Tina Connolly

Remember with Krisy Podolak

Skill level: All skill levels

Skill level: All skill levels

Skill level: All skill levels

Adding foil to your projects is so on trend right now! Come and learn how easy it is using a variety of techniques to get the most out of the BRAND NEW Heidi Swapp Minc mediums! We will create a beautiful layout with a custom foiled background and stunning foiled embellishments that really shines!

Learn a variety of techniques using chipboard, along with embossing powder, sprays, and paste from the Colour Blast range of products, to create a stunning intricate layout. You will create a custom title, utilise layering, stamping and stencils, and combine textural elements to make your photos pop.

Overcome your fear of mixed media. Take a break from traditional layouts and learn how to extend your knowledge and use mixed media to create a layout that uses colour pastes in ways that don’t require stencils.

Kit includes: Cardstock, paper, ribbon and various embellishments to complete your layout. Shared use of Heidi Swapp Minc mediums such as paint, mist and art screen ink, variety of foil colours and Minc foil applicator.

Kit includes: Colour Blast Embossing Powder, Shimmer Spray, and Colour Paste, Dusty Attic Chipboard and stencil, muslin, flowers, beads, sequins, cardstock. Products sponsored by Colour Blast & Dusty Attic

What to bring: Basic tool kit + paintbrush (1/2 -1” flat), old gift card or scraper, edge distresser (optional), paper towel and photo (4”x4”) to suit a feminine-style layout.

Cost: $50

About the Tutors Gail Lindner, Qld Gail is a Brisbane native and busy mum to 3 young children. Her passion is telling the stories of her family through awesome craft! She has been scrapbooking for 16+ years and is currently designing for manufacturers Pink Paislee, Bazzill Basics, Jillibean Soup and Bella Blvd.

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Kit includes: Colour Blast Colour Paste, Colour Blast Embossing Powder, Colour Shimmer Spray, dye, cardstock, Flutterbys Design cut outs, beads, cheesecloth and Dusty Attic chipboard.

What to bring: Photo 5x5 inch, or 6x4 (portrait), Helmar 450 or strong quick-drying glue, mounting tape. heat gun, palette knife, scrap of paper (for embossing powder)

What to bring: White marker pen (Signo), watermark inkpad for embossing, heat gun (if possible), palette knife, large loose bristled paint brush (MOP brush), small water sprayer (if possible), 6x4 photo that can be cropped or a 3x3 photo – black & white or colour.

Cost: $50

Cost: $50

Tina Connolly, Qld

Krisy Podolak, Qld

Tina has a varied scrapbooking style and uses mixed media to make layered and textural creations. She has been scrapbooking for over thirteen years and has taught locally, interstate and at various papercraft expos and events. Tina brings a wealth of experience and ideas from her design roles at Couture Creations, Lindy’s Stamp Gang, Twiddleybitz and Words or Whatever.

Scrapbook & Papercraft Expo – Friday to Sunday

Krisy enjoys all crafts but scrapbooking is where she truly excels, especially in mixed media. She is currently a Scrapbooking Memories Magazine Master and is on six design teams including Colour Blast and D-lish Scraps.

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Classroom 6

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

9.30am to 11.30am

12noon to 2pm

2.30pm to 4.30pm

Love this – Monochrome layout with Natalie May

Art Journaling with Natalie May

Light Up Your Life with Alyce Keegan

Skill level: All skill levels

Skill level: All skills levels

Skill level: All skill levels

Join Natalie, in creating this gorgeous page in her super popular Monochromatic style! Using lots of lovely Lindys Stamp Gang products, Imaginarium Designs chipboard and the new Prima Tales of You & Me collection, create a page full of fun techniques.

Want to learn about Art Journaling?

Join Natalie in creating a great double art journal page exploring how to use mediums, stencils, stamps and the fabulous Lindys Stamp Gang Magicals! It’s a great introduction to creative Art Journaling and gives you the chance to play with Magicals if you are a seasoned journaler.

Light up your life by learning to create this professional hand-coloured candle, complete with hand-made wreath. You will learn basic blending techniques for alcohol markers and how to create the fully finished product ready to give as a gift or to decorate your home.

Kit includes: Prima Papers, Velum, Imaginarium Designs Chipboard, Flowers, Mediums and Lindy’s Stamp Gang Sprays and Magicals plus plenty of Stamps and Stencils to share. Sponsored by Lindy’s Stamp Gang, Imaginarium Designs and Scrapify.

What to bring: Heat tool, glossy accents, stapler, glue, scissors, heat proof mat, paint brush with a round tip, Palette knife/catalyst tool, black Posca paint pen, pink ink pad, 6x4 photo or Mat. Cost: $55

Kit includes: Ephemera pack, mediums, tapes, 2 NeoColor II Aquarelle crayons, a sheet of alphas, an artist paint brush and Magicals. Sponsored by Lindy’s Stamp Gang and Scrapify.

What to bring: Art Journal (A4 Size minimum), heat tool, clear drying glue/matte medium/gel medium, scissors, heat proof mat, black archival ink pad, acrylic block for stamping, palette knife/catalyst tool, black Posca paint pen, baby wipes, water spray plus a basic tool kit.

Kit includes: Free digital downloads pack, including stamps and papers, from Polkadoodles stamps, candle, wreath making supplies and embellishments, transfer materials.

What to bring: Alcohol Markers. Can be your choice of brand (please enquire for brand alternative markers) and some will be available for use if you do not yet own any (limited supply). They may be different from the class sample depending on availability.

Cost: $45

Cost: $55

Alyce Keegan, Qld

About the Tutors Natalie May, SA Natalie is a 2016 Scrapbooking Memories Master and an Intermediate Certified Copic Designer. “I love everything inky & colour based. I don’t have a particular style – versatility is my biggest asset. I love the industry and meeting amazing people and being able to CREATE every day is a blessing.”

A passion for colouring and helping others was what inspired Alyce to start her online colouring class business, Kit and Clowder, in 2014. Alyce loves to challenge herself, experimenting with markers, pencils, and card marking, and hopes to help others achieve the same sense of discovery.

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Classroom 7 E BL T U U DO YO A L

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

9.30am to 11.30am (FRI & SUN)

12noon to 2pm

2.30pm to 4.30pm

Be Brave with Fiona Paltridge

Sea Breeze Double Layout with Kelly-Ann Oosterbeek

Sea Breeze Step Cards with Kelly-Ann Oosterbeek

Skill level: All skill levels

Skill level: All skills levels

This generous double layout incorporates inking, spritzing and distressing with modern cladding techniques and texture paste. Made with the stunning sea breeze collection from Kaisercraft, this classic double layout is designed to showcase and highlight multiple portrait photos.

Create five generous and stylish step cards using Kelly-Ann’s own unique method.

Adorned with beautiful quotes, rhinestones and butterflies these cards are suitable for a variety of occasions.

Skill level: All skill levels Create a 12x12 layered layout using the 7 Dots Studio ‘Lost and Found’ collection of papers, tags, stickers and die cut elements.

Learn light mixed media techniques, sewing stamping and stencilling.

Kit includes: 7 Dots Studio Designs ‘Lost and Found’ 12x12 papers plus tags, sticker sheet and die cut elements sheet, plus textiles, twine, paper doilies and paper die cuts and cotton for sewing.

What to bring: Basic tool kit, black Stazon or archival ink (permanent ink), brown distress ink (any brown colour is fine but Gathered Twigs is ideal), small spatula, paper distresser scissors, photo about 4” x 2.5”.

Cost: $50

Session 1 9.30am to 11.30am (SATURDAY)

Make a Difference with Fiona Paltridge

Kit includes: Kaisercraft patterned papers, cardstock, template, ink rhinestones, ‘From a Mothers Art butterfly stickers, 3D squares and Colour Blast texture paste.

What to bring: Basic tool kit, three black and white 4x6 portrait photos, black pen, white pen and distressing tool.

Cost: $46

Kit includes: Canvas board, three pieces of 2Crafty Chipboard, die cut leaves, hand crochet doily, 13Arts spray 33ml bottle (various colours), small container of mika flakes and butterfly stamped pictures, brown cotton and patterned paper, small container of glitter bars.

What to bring: Basic tool kit, heat gun, black Stazon or archival ink (permanent ink) and strong glue.

Cost: $50

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What to bring: Basic tool kit, scoring tool, Walnut Stain distress ink and applicator (or other dark brown toned ink).

Cost: $44

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About the Tutors Fiona Paltridge, SA

Skill level: All skill levels A unique 12x12 canvas project. Add texture and colour with 13Arts Chalk sprays and 2Crafty Chipboard pieces.

Kit includes: Patterned paper, cardstock, cards and envelopes, collectables, bling and butterfly stickers.

Fiona has a passion for anything mixed media. Although the majority of her projects are scrapbooking based, she also dabbles in other expressive art forms such as sculpting and painting. Her designs are modern and grungy and incorporate all kinds of mediums including water colours, sprays, paints, chipboard, wire and papers just to name a few.

Scrapbook & Papercraft Expo – Friday to Sunday

Kelly-Ann Oosterbeek, NSW Kelly-Ann is an Australian designer who has been working in the industry for 17 years.

She has designed for Kaisercraft, The Australian Scrapbook Ideas magazine and Scrapbooking Memories magazine. She sells kits online and has recently launched her own line of self-adhesive butterfly embellishments. She’s an engaging teacher who enjoys the challenge of running classes.

Classroom 8

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

9:30am to 11:30 am

12noon to 2pm

2.30pm to 4.30pm

Butterflies and Blossom Cards with Tracey Cooley

By the Sea Double Layout with Tracey Cooley

Cardmaking with Els from Elizabeth Craft Designs

Skill level: All skill levels

Skill level: All skill levels

Skill level: All skill levels

Join me in creating five gorgeous shabby chic cards that contain a touch of whimsy and will be perfect for any occasion.

Together we will discover how to get more from your cutting dies and store bought flowers. Using the Ultimate Crafts Magnolia Lane Collection we will transform every day cardstock into treasured mementos.

Kit includes Ultimate Craft Cutting Die and Embossing Folder.

Join me for a day by the ocean with a cool Sea Breeze. Together we will create a double layout with a seaside theme while we explore texture with sand, embossing folders and die cuts. Using the brand new Couture Creations Sea Breeze Collection this double layout is perfect for all your seaside memories.

You will make two fabulous cards and one bonus tag using the Elizabeth Craft Designs metal die sets and learn several different techniques including coloring on Soft Finish Cardstock, how to best use Silk Microfine glitter with double sided adhesive.

Kit includes: Magnolia Lane Papers, paper flowers, Ultimate Craft Card stock, lace, wire, ribbon, trinket, cutting die, embossing folder, muslin What to bring: Silver Ink Pad, foam mounting tape, 3D glue dots.

Kit includes: New Couture Creations Sea Breeze Collection Kit, embossing folder, cutting die, paint, sand, twine, die cuts, ultimate craft cardstock, charm, sequin, muslin and shells.

Kit includes: All the different pieces to assemble the cards. Written instruction on hand out.

What to bring: All products and materials are included in the kit.

Cost: $40

What to bring: In addition to the basic tool kit, please bring silver ink.

Cost: $50

Cost: $50

About the Tutors Tracy Cooley, Qld Tracey has been scrapbooking for around 11 years and is currently the special projects designer for Couture Creations and Ultimate Crafts. She has been a Guest Presenter for Create and Craft TV in the UK and California Crafting in the US. She’s a passionate crafter and admires the creative influence that craft has on people all over the world.

Elizabeth van de Burgt, USA Els van de Burgt is fluent in the universal language of crafts and creativity - along with English, Dutch and German. She is a prolific designer, talented artist, author of three craft books and a passionate and energetic teacher. She is also the founder and co-owner of Elizabeth Craft Designs.

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COMPETITIONS – BE PART OF OUR DISPLAY AT THE EXPO – ENTER NOW!

Layout Challenge: Nature theme Create a layout with a nature theme – you could win CASH and have your work on show at the expo!

This layout challenge is a judged competition with a prize pool of $500. Submit your entry form online and post your actual layout to reach us before June 1 to be in the running to win.

The layout entry must be 12”x12” (30cm square) in size with the theme of NATURE. Entries are to be sent by post and a selection of finalists will be displayed at the expo.

First prize: $300 cash Second prize: $100 cash Third prize: $100 cash

Card Making Challenge: Open theme Create a card up to A5 in size when folded and enter in one of the categories below. Send your card to us – you could win CASH and have your card on display at the expo!

Entries will be judged by Viewers’ Choice at the expo and there will be $500 in cash prizes.

Submit your entry form online and post your actual card to reach us before June 1.

There is no theme and the card may be for any occasion. A selection of finalists will be displayed at the expo. Entrants must elect to enter one of five categories: 1. Card with stamped design 2. Card with cut-out design, may be hand cut or machine cut 3. Construction card 4. Card featuring 3D design or paper tole 5. Card featuring mixed media Each category winner receives $100, total prize pool of $500.

The Competitions are open to all residents of Australia and New Zealand. Finalists will be judged by visitors in a Viewers’ Choice competition at the Scrapbook Expo, Brisbane, June 10 to 12, 2016.

For entry form, rules and conditions visit the website www.craftevents.com.au and go to Scrapbook Expo.

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Learn how to create a beautiful card using templates and the scanning feature of the Brother CM900 ScanNCut. One-hour classes run daily at the expo.

Class times: 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm Class cost: just $3 Book at the Brother Stand, D01.

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SPECIAL GUESTS Meet some of the fantastic, inspirational and knowledgeable people you’ll find at the expo ELS VAN DE BURGT Els van de Burgt, coming from the USA, is the founder and co-owner of Elizabeth Craft Designs, and was the first of the company’s designers. Her style is simple, bold and graphic; she is best known for her beautiful butterflies, flowers, holiday ornaments, her Tags & More series and Fitted Frames series.

From top: work by Els Van De Burgt, Gail Lindner and Beck Beattie.

GAIL LINDNER

Gail Lindner is a busy Brisbane mum and cherishes being able to preserve her family through her creative passion. Recently Gail travelled to CHA for the annual trade fair, picking up a world of tips and tricks. In her class, Gail will share techniques from CHA including the latest fabulous foil highlights.

BECK BEATTIE

Beck Beattie, our special guest from Victoria, will be teaching some amazing classes for us and is focusing on showing you how to get the most from the latest amazing products. She not only has plenty of ideas to share, but has a number of exciting goodies to show you from her experience on design teams for Faber Castell, Shimmerz Paints, 2 Crafty Chipboard, Ruby RockIt, Indigoblu and Richard Garay to name a few.

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Scrapbook & Papercraft Expo – Friday to Sunday

FABULOUS FREE DEMONSTRATIONS Catch these free demonstrations running on the exhibitor stands all around the expo. No bookings required.

At Fat Cats Card Corner, Stand C10, see Julie Makela demonstrating stamping with the Misti Stamping Tool and Stampendous stamps [demos on Friday and Saturday only] Izzii will be demonstrating napkin art and marbling throughout each day, at Stand A01.

At Craft Queen, Stand A30 Tina is demonstrating jewellery making, card making tips, and using stencils.

At Cardmaking.net, Stand C02, Allan Press will be colouring peel off stickers with Sakura pens and chalks; turning a plain sticker into a real work of art. Plus Debra will show how to get the best value from your Marianne Design and Nellie Snellen stencils and dies – and how to make beautiful hand-made cards for all occasions.

Azza European Scrapbooking, Stand B15 will demonstrate their latest products, including stencils, die cuts and more.

Els van de Burgt, founder and co-owner of Elizabeth Designs will be demonstrating products at Craft Giraffe, Stand D02.

Plus! Visit Kaszazz at Stand C29 for a free hands-on make and take project showcasing Kaszazz’s latest products.

Cathryn Greschke from Bellbird Paperarts, Stand B14 will play with watercolour powders and painting with inks. Learn quick, easy background techniques using pure watercolour powders and inks, plus discover how easy it is to colour with Kaleidacolor rainbow ink pads.

Janome Australia, Stand A22 will be demonstrating the Artistic Edge digital cutter.

Hands-On One-Hour Workshops

THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

Add another dimension to your scrapbooking and papercraft skills when you try one of these daily, one-hour make and takes or card making technique classes. Mark the classes that interest you and book your spot at the relevant stand on the day at the expo.

10am Watercolour Techniques with Distress Inks. Nicole Farrell will show you how to use distress inks as watercolours – this is a versatile technique that can be used in card making and scrapbooking. You’ll make two cards in the class and we’ll share plenty of inspiring samples. Kit cost $20. Book at Craft Queen, Stand A30.

11am Fast and Fabulous. Join Sue Plumb from the Cocoa Vanilla Studio design team to create a fast, fabulous layout using the ‘Life is Beautiful’ collection. If you’re a fan of flowers, then this mini class is for you! Kit cost $25. Book at Cocoa Vanilla, Stand C16.

12noon Discover Altenew! Michelle Morrison will show you a new stamp company from the US, which specialises in layered stamping of floral images.

You’ll use a number of stamp sets and ink pads from Altenew to create four floral gift cards, and make an origami gift box to store the cards in. Kit cost $10. Book at Michelle’s Cards & Stamps, Stand C18.

1pm Off The Grid Create stunning layouts fast! Join Zoe Pearn for a fun-filled class, using tried and tested design techniques to create a quick and easy layout that really packs a punch. Kit cost $25. Book at Cocoa Vanilla, Stand C16.

2pm Make a Journal. Jasmine at Foremind Design will teach you how to easily make a beautiful journal using recycled paper. All materials supplied. Kit cost $30.

Book at Stand D07.

Join Alyce Keegan at Kit and Clowder at Stand B11 and learn to colour with alcohol markers at her stand.

Great one for colouring stamps achieving a photorealistic finish. Pick up basic blending and lightsource techniques, plus a video tutorial for learning at home. Class times: 9.30am, 11am, 12.30pm daily. Cost: $10. Book at the stand.

Free Stage Presentations Pick up the latest trends, techniques and tips at these free, handy presentations. No bookings are required – just turn up.

11.30am Mixed Media and Kaszazz See Amanda

Cordingley demonstrate some fabulous mixed media products, projects and techniques and enhance your card making and scrapbooking. Art journaling is so much fun! Thanks to Kaszazz, Stand C29.

12noon Paper Trends for 2016 Nicole Farrell will share inspiring samples, new products and cost cutting tips and tricks. Also tips for creating male cards and scrapbooking pages. Thanks to Craft Queen, Stand A30.

1pm [one hour] Tried Silk Cocoons? Have you tried silk cocoons to create embellishments, beaded tassels or jewellery? Joy White will demonstrate dyeing cocoons, quickly and simply using Ozecraft dyes. Come and be inspired!

Thanks to Starr Laces & Ribbons, Stand A19.

2pm [one hour] Enter the Scrap-Off Games We’ll be looking for entrants in a mystery box competition – create something amazing with our mystery box ingredients.

Prizes to win! And Scrap-Off Games medals will be awarded.

Register at the Help Desk.

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VISIT THE

Kids Bear purses

5 each

$

GIFT SHOP Remember your experience at the Scrapbook & Papercraft Expo and take home a souvenir for yourself or buy a gift for a papercraft-loving friend.

Coffee Travel Mug

5

$

Handy Multitool

15

$

Live. Love.

Make. bag

15

$

15 Retro Scrapbooking T-shirt

$

9 each

Crafty Pouches

$

Lanyards

3 each

$

Notepads

2 each

$

Designer Mugs

Crafty badges

8 each

$

3 each

$

Car Stickers 101 Tips for Craft book

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Chalkboard Mugs

Just $9.95 at the Show Gift Shop

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5 each

$

Scrapbook & Papercraft Expo – Friday to Sunday

10 each

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See the full range of unique merchandise located at the entrance to the expo: See the Help Desk

LOOK WHO’S AT THE EXPO Arkcraft Arnold’s Scrapbook & Craft Supplies Art Stamps Australia AZZA European Scrapbooking Bella Paperie Bellbird Paperarts Bowerbirdy Brother Australia Cardmaking.net Catchy Crafts Chiyogami Designs Close To My Heart Cocoa Vanilla Studio Colour Blast Craft Giraffe Craft Queen Created By You Paper Crafts Creative Cottage Crafts Creative Memories Cutting Edge Craft Eclectic Images Envelope Solutions Pty Ltd Fat Cats Card Corner

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Bellbird Paperarts, Stand B14 has new Kaleidacolor rainbow ink pads.

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Brother Australia, Stand D01 has the latest Brother ScanNCut CM900 – new features, including larger scanning area (12in x 24in), wireless LAN ready, 1102 built-in designs and SVG file capabilities.

MEET THE DESIGNER AT THE STAND!

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Cocoa Vanilla, Stand C16 has Zoe Pearn’s new ‘Colour Me Happy’ range of papers and accessories.

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Altenew is a new stamp company from the US and specialises in layered stamping of floral images. And you’ll find it at Michelle’s Cards & Stamps, Stand C18.

LET’S GO SHOPPING! A sneak peek at some of the products you can find at the expo Foremind Printing & Packaging Co Ltd FOREVER From A Mother’s Art IJWTM Beautiful Things Izzii Napkin Art Janome Australia Kaszazz - Amanda Cordingley Kit and Clowder Michelle’s Cards & Stamps Paper Flourish Parchment Craft Queensland Parchment Down Under Queensland Bookbinders’ Guild Inc Scrapify Stampin Amity Starr Laces and Ribbons The Craft Spot The Original ScrapBox Australia

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Bring a new and fun element to your cardmaking and scrapbooking with The Mini Envelope Punch, exclusive to Envelope Solutions, Stand C25. Priced at $30 the punch comes with a bonus coloured paper pack.

7 New! Make your own handmade book!

Foremind Printing & Packaging, Stand D07, has beautiful Craftbook Maker kits. Full instructions included.

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More to come!

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The Paper Flourish Kit Club is a ‘craft class in a box’ that gets delivered to your door every month! Everything you need is in the box to make a minimum of four layouts and six cards! There are lots of ideas and full colour step by step instructions included in your box too. See Paper Flourish, Stand A08.

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Exclusive to Envelope Solutions, Stand C25, are Washi Tape Wheels – a fantastic way of holding up to 70 Washi Tapes in a small amount of space.

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