Diva Diaries

Sunday, July 08, 2012

CHA is coming again....

Hi everyone

I have decided to extend the applications for the new design team so if you are still interested you have until this Friday 13th July to get your applications emailed to me at michelle@scrapbookdivas.com.au

Also coming up in the coming weeks is CHA Summer. So many things to choose from and you can see the start of the sneak peaks and ranges here www.scrapbookupdate.com/cha-summer-2012-sneak-peeks/

What do you think will be big this year and what are your favourites. I love to hear your thoughts.

Friday, June 29, 2012

50% OFF PATTERNED PAPER FOR 2 DAYS

Hi everyone

Two days to go for the end of the financial year and I really don't want to count anything.

So I have decided to have 50% off ALL PATTERNED PAPERS, just for today and tomorrow as well as the 30% off most other items.

So why not come over to the website www.scrapbookdivas.com.au and grab yourself a bargain.

Cheers

Michelle

Sunday, June 24, 2012

NEW DESIGN TEAM MEMBER

Have you got what it takes to be a DIVA, a DIVA DESIGNER.

We all have some Diva in us so why not come on out and show it.

I am looking to add to my Design Team and the position would be for the next (6) six months.

So if you are a scrapbooker, cardmaker, into mixed media are facebook and blog savvy then I would love for you to apply.

Just send me some of your work that tells me about you and your style along with a little bio about yourself and what Design Teams you have been on or are on now and anything else you think I might like to know.

The new Diva Designer will receive a box of goodies at least every 6 weeks and a very generous discount to the Scrapbook Divas store.

Please email your entries to michelle@scrapbookdivas.com.au by Friday 6th July.

Monday, May 07, 2012

Winner of the NSD Blog Hop

Thankyou to everyone who participated in the National Scrapbook Day Blog Hop. Thankyou to everyone who came by and left a comment and became a follower, I have been overwhelmed by the response. THE WINNER OF THE SCRAPBOOK DIVAS PRIZE IS DIANNE LEE. Congratulations Dianne, that beautiful album is coming your way so please let me know your details.

Saturday, May 05, 2012

Just Testing Network blogs

It is National Scrapbook Day around the world today so to celebrate Scrapbook Divas and 49 other Blogs are participating in the Scrap Kitchen National Scrapbook Day Blog Hop.

You have a chance to win one or more of 50 prizes from 50 different blogs!!!
This is the EASIEST BLOG HOP EVER! All you have to do to win a prize is to PLEASE LEAVE a comment under this post. I would also love it if you would become a follower of my blog!
On Sunday May 6th I will choose someone randomly for the prize winner!

My Prize will be a We R Memory Keepers Designer Album RRP $70.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!

National Scrapbook Day Blog Hop

It is National Scrapbook Day around the world today so to celebrate Scrapbook Divas and 49 other Blogs are participating in the Scrap Kitchen National Scrapbook Day Blog Hop.

You have a chance to win one or more of 50 prizes from 50 different blogs!!!
This is the EASIEST BLOG HOP EVER! All you have to do to win a prize is to PLEASE LEAVE a comment under this post. I would also love it if you would become a follower of my blog!
On Sunday May 6th I will choose someone randomly for the prize winner!

My Prize will be a We R Memory Keepers Designer Album RRP $70.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The winners details will be posted on here so make sure you check back to see if you have won!
For more chances to win, please go to

Trina McClune www.trinamcclune.typepad.com

to leave some more blog love. I have posted the complete blog list here just in case anyone forgets to post or has computer issues!

We would also love for you to come and join us in The Scrap Kitchen on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/groups/358068404230630/ and will also be posting winners names there!
Here is a little Prima goodness to share!

BLOG HOP Participants (in order)

Sherry Mendoza http://sherryscreations.typepad.com/sherrys-creations/

Katherine Prefol www.scrapeverything.wordpress.com

Kristie Taylor http://kristietaylor.blogspot.com/

Melissa Harris Goodman http://melsartjourney.blogspot.com.au/

Jenny Burns http://burns900.blogspot.com.au/

Tina Dalton http://tdscrappin.blogspot.com.au/

LeAnne Payne http://australianscrapbooking.blogspot.com.au/

Sheree Power http://sheree412.blogspot.com.au/

Michelle Clarke www.blueshell.typepad.com

Jamie Dougherty http://www.jaylynnscraps.com/

Liz Hicks http://blogerisms.blogspot.com/

Heidi Kelley http://seesterk.blogspot.com/

Irit Shalom http://iritshalom.blogspot.com/

JJ Sobey http://1-goodthing.blogspot.com/

Scraptherapy http://scraptherapysessions.blogspot.com.au/

Gerry van Gent http://gerryscrafts.blogspot.com/

Cheryl Bodkin Waters http://blog.artsyfindings.com/

Mel Connell http://mouldsbymel.blogspot.com.au/

Gine Kristofferson Silvera http://ginesscraproom.blogspot.com/

Sarah Moore http://sarahmoore-thescrapjunkie.blogspot.com.au/

Samantha Hauzer http://justlovescrappin.blogspot.com.au/

Drew Scott http://www.scrappyhappiness.com/

Jennifer Priest http://hydrangeahippo.com/

Jordie Craig http://combatcardswa.typepad.com/today_is_a_gift/

Kathy Hall http://kat-meowsmusings.blogspot.com.au/

Melissa Elsner http://theprofoundbrunette.com/

Michelle Thomas http://scrapbookdivas.blogspot.com.au/

Trina McClune www.trinamcclune.typepad.com

Nadia Cannizzo www.samnadia.blogspot.com

Lynne Erskine Forsythe http://lynneforsythe.blogspot.com/

Gloria Stengel http://www.gloriascraps.blogspot.com/

Leanne Allinson http://leanneallinson.blogspot.com.au/

Wendy Crafts http://wendycrafts.blogspot.com/

Agnus Kasprzak http://www.a-place-in-my-dreams.blogspot.com.au/

Natasja Cats Verbeek www.vintagetearooms.com

Kim Jeffress http://www.glasshalffull-kim.blogspot.com.au/

Gina Rodgers http://gingerbread.typepad.com/

Trudi Harrison http://scrappinwitht.blogspot.com.au/

Steph Devlin: www.stephdevlin.typepad.com

Beck Beattie: www.justmebingme.blogspot.com

Melita Chow: http://simplyscrappingbyhisgrace.wordpress.com/

Emeline Seet: www.scrapvilla.blogspot.com

Crece Thomas: www.crecet.blogspot.com

Rebecca Boyer: http://rebeccaboyer.blogspot.com.au/

Emma Rose Sabourin Rayburn: http://auntieemsscrapbookingbeading.blogspot.ca/

Brandie Partello: http://parttotell5.blogspot.com/

Marjie Kemper www.marjiekemper.typepad.com

Susan Pyrcz Weckesser: http://mysweetearth.blogspot.com/

Iris Babao Uy: http://irisbabaouy.typepad.com/creativecorner/

Susan Mintmire: www.papercrafterscorner.com

Enjoy and have a great day

thanks so much for joining in!!!

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Artsy Adventure with Trisha Ladouceur and Scrapbook Divas

Hi everyone

Well it is not long now and Trisha Ladouceur will be heading down under for her Artsy Adventure Tour.

Scrapbook Divas is the only store out of Sydney in NSW hosting Trisha for this tour. We will be hosting Trisha on Thursday 10th May 2012 and she will be teaching 2 classes, a mini album with Pink Paislee and a layout with Authentique Paper.

The cost of the classes are $120.00 per class or 2 classes for $200.00. I have set up a payment plan on the website.

If you are unable to attend the classes in person you can order either kit from the store and this will be delivered to you at your cost after the classes are completed. Please note also that Trisha is also doing a Prima class whilst in Australia and you can also order those Prima kits from the stores listed on Trisha's blog that are holding these classes.

Trisha is busily doing the samples for these classes of course using the latest products from CHA Winter 2012.

Here is a sneak peak of the class from Pink Paislee.

It looks stunning doesn't it.

So come and join us for a fun afternoon and evening with the delightful Trisha Ladouceur.

Cheers

Michelle

Scrapbook Divas

www.scrapbookdivas.com.au

Monday, February 06, 2012

Hi everyone

I have been having lots of problems with blogger and posting to facebook and twitter. So here it is again.

How is everyone going with documenting the first month of 2012.

I myself have been taking photos nearly everyday using the Project Life iPhone App which actually reminds you to take the photo and is free. I haven't actually scrapped anything but I am hoping to do that in the coming weeks.

My sister has been taking some great photos and has been using the We R Memory Keepers multi pack pages to document what has been happening in January.

My friend Mandy last year did a beautiful monthly album where she scrapped a 12 x 12 layout with her favourite picture for the month and also used the 6x4 page protectors for her photos and journalling. Here are some of her pages that I snapped today at the crop.

If you are taking photos everyday or think you might start here is a guide that I have lifted from fat mum slim's website http://www.fatmumslim.com.au/.

So basically on February 1 you could take a photo of your view or on the 15th February take a photo of a phone.

These are just a few ideas of what you can do to document your Life in 2012.

So keep documenting your Life in 2012.......at Divas.

Cheers Michelle

Monday, January 30, 2012

Your Life in 2012 continues.........................

Hi everyone

How is everyone going with documenting the first month of 2012.

I myself have been taking photos nearly everyday using the Project Life iPhone App which actually reminds you to take the photo and is free. I haven't actually scrapped anything but I am hoping to do that in the coming weeks.

My sister has been taking some great photos and has been using the We R Memory Keepers multi pack pages to document what has been happening in January.

If you are taking photos everyday or think you might start here is a guide that I have lifted from fat mum slim's website http://www.fatmumslim.com.au/.

So basically on February 1 you could take a photo of your view or on the 15th February take a photo of a phone.

These are just a few ideas of what you can do to document your Life in 2012.

So keep documenting your Life in 2012.......at Divas.

Cheers Michelle

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

The Winner is............................

Hi Everyone

sorry this announcement is a bit overdue but work has been keeping me very busy.

So without further ado the WINNER of the fantastic "Life in 2012.... at Divas" prize of the We R Memory Keepers album and page protectors is

REBECCA B

I am thinking this is Rebecca Butterworth who just lives around the corner. Congratulations Rebecca and to everyone else that entered.

Have a great week.

Cheers

Michelle

Friday, January 13, 2012

testing

Monday, January 09, 2012

Week 2 begins

Good morning everyone

How are we going documenting and photographing 2012 and has anyone done last weeks sketch. I am just about to put my photos on my paper which is pretty good for me.

Don't forget to become a follower of this blog and post about "Your Life in 2012....at Divas" on your facebook page to win the beautiful We R Memory Keepers album and refills.

So this week's sketch to help us with ideas for our layouts comes again from Page Maps. I think most of the sketches will be for multi photo layouts to help put one week's photos on one page. This is just a suggestion don't forget. I thought this one was so cute!!!!!!!!!!.

So upload a copy of your sketch results into the divas gallery and win yourself $10 Diva Dollars by Sunday 15th January midnight. We must have at least 4 entries for the Diva Dollars to be given.

I also found this blog by Monica McNeill http://withoutfilters.blogspot.com/2012/01/project-life-2012-beginning.html, which gives you ideas on how to set up your album for the year.

I am actually using some of the digital elements from Becky Higgins Project Life kits which I have purchased from Jessica Sprague and then print as many out as you need. I am also using the Simple Stories Year-O-Graphy kit which can be purchased in store. They probably won't match but I don't care as long as I get it documented.

Ok tips for what to photograph:-

As we are in summer mode in Australia anything to do with this would be great to start off with.
The beach, the lake, taking the boat out, the kids swimming in the pool or at the beach, picnics, your backyard in summertime, a sunset, I am sure you can come up with heaps of other ideas.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Monday, January 02, 2012

NEW YEAR SALE

I need to clear the shelves for the upcoming CHA at the end of January 2012.

So lots of stock has been reduced including the following:-

Scrapbook Trends Magazines under $13.00

Matisse Derivan Products at 20% off

All Christmas 2011 products 50% off

Tim Holtz Products 20% off

Plus lots and lots more.

Just uploaded these 2 beautiful albums from We R Memory Keepers that come with page protectors. They would be great to document 2012 with. If you would like one of these albums or one of the others that can be found at http://www.weronthenet.com/Designer_Albums please let me know and I will order one in for you.

So hurry up and grab yourself a bargain.

Sunday, January 01, 2012

"Your Life in 2012.....at Divas"

Welcome to 2012 at Scrapbook Divas.

Hope everyone has recovered from their New Years Eve celebrations or for those of you like me started work at 9am this morning.

I thought I would kick off 2012 with something a little different that I haven't done before or been involved with.

Its the Divas version of Project Life, A photo a day, yearly album whatever you would like to call it.

The idea is basically to document 2012 in photos and stories, whether that be daily, weekly, fortnightly or monthly so that our future generations will be able to see what life was like in 2012. It is about documenting the little things, the simple things that happen in our daily lives. As well as all the big things.

So what I hope to do this year is try and document my own story for my family. I know I won't be able to do it daily but will try and do something weekly.

So what I thought I would do is every fortnight on a Sunday I will be posting a theme and some tips on how to document this theme and I am hoping to be able to also have a special guest giving us tips on how to photograph this theme as well.

I will also be posting a sketch either weekly or fortnightly to help with your scrapbooking.

I will be having Guest Designers through the year and their will be prizes for the sketch winners.

Last night I posted a giveaway to kick the year off. A beautiful We R Memory Keepers Album and page protectors valued at $69.99.

here is what you have to do to go in the draw to win this fantastic prize.

1.Make sure you are a follower of this blog, then copy the picture of the giveaway and post it on your own personal blog with a link back to here.

2.Share this giveaway with your friends on facebook.

3.Leave a comment below to say you have done this to be in the winning for this fantastic prize.

A winner will be announced on Sunday 15th Janaury 2012.

So the first theme for the fortnight is "2011". I thought that we could do a double page layout with some of our favourite images/photos from 2011. This sketch is compliments of Page Maps.

So let the year begin.

All the photos or layouts can be uploaded to the photo album in facebook https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.314051638634412.77559.132228173483427&type=3

and https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.314052765300966.77561.132228173483427&type=3

also to the Scrapbook Divas Gallery http://scrapbookdivas.com.au/gallery/.

Cheers

Michelle

"Your Life in 2012".

Welcome to 2012 at Scrapbook Divas.

Hope everyone has recovered from their New Years Eve celebrations or for those of you like me started work at 9am this morning.

I thought I would kick off 2012 with something a little different that I haven't done before or been involved with.

Its the Divas version of Project Life, A photo a day, yearly album whatever you would like to call it.

I will be having Guest Designers through the year and their will be prizes for the sketch winners.

Last night I posted a giveaway to kick the year off. A beautiful We R Memory Keepers Album and page protectors valued at $69.99.

here is what you have to do to go in the draw to win this fantastic prize.

1.Make sure you are a follower of this blog, then copy the picture of the giveaway and post it on your own personal blog with a link back to here.

2.Share this giveaway with your friends on facebook.

3.Leave a comment below to say you have done this to be in the winning for this fantastic prize.

So let the year begin.

All the photos or layouts can be uploaded to the photo album in facebook https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.314051638634412.77559.132228173483427&type=3

and https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.314052765300966.77561.132228173483427&type=3

also to the Scrapbook Divas Gallery http://scrapbookdivas.com.au/gallery/.

Cheers

Michelle

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Merry Divas Christmas Sale

Good evening everyone

I have been so busy over the last month with my husband having
double knee surgery and getting an infection, working, running the
business and of course the girls with their dance concert
that I haven't had time to do a newsletter.

I would like to thankyou all for your continued support over the past 12 months especially my sister Bronwyn and my Design Divas Natalie Rayner and Marion Werren. I would like to wish you and your families a very merry christmas and a sensational year in 2012.
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For one week only there will be a great Merry Divas Christmas SALE.
So commencing from now until Chrstmas Eve there will be up to 60% off some items with all other products with 20% off. That includes current products and also Christmas lines as well.

You can also get the Prima Wooden Frames for $17.95

Also all Scrapbook Trends Magazines, Cards and Create issues are only $12.00.

There are also heaps of patterned papers in the 50c, 75c & $1 sections so make sure you check them out as well.

We have in stock Christmas lines from Authentique, My Minds Eye, & Fancy Pants.

I also am stocking Artbin Satchels and currently have a couple of the single compartment satchels in stock but if you are wanting some double deep satchels I will be ordering them after Christmas so just let me know.

So that is it from me for the year and I hope you will be along for the ride in 2012.

Cheers

Michelle, Natalie & Marion

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

What's New at Scrapbook Divas

Welcome to another newsletter from Scrapbook Divas.

Don't forget Ladies The Scrapbook Divas Studio is open most Mondays and Fridays from 10am to 2.30pm and then from 3.30pm. I am also open every second weekend depending on my work roster.
You can also come around by appointment just send me a message on Facebook or on 0401313987..

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New in Store

Teresa Collins World Traveler.

Layouts By TC Design Team Member Laura McCollough

ECHO PARK - HAPPY DAYS

From a Two Peas Member.

WEBSTERS PAGES - LETS CELEBRATE

From the websters Facebook Page.

Tim Holtz

Scrapbook Trends Magazines and Ideas Books

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Wednesday, August 03, 2011

MIXED MEDIA CLASS WITH LISA PATE

Hi Everyone

At the upcoming crop day on Sunday 21st August we will be hosting the talented and creative Lisa Pate who will be conducting a Mixed Media Canvas Class.

Lisa will be showing us how to put together a mixed media canvas using some of the great new Matisse Derivan Products we have instore. She will guide you through the layering process, explain all about the products and you will finish with a one of a kind original showcasing one of your fave photo’s.

Lisa comes to us with plenty of experience. A former Scrapbooking Memories Master, Lisa teaches all over Australia. Her signature style is fun and colourful, with layers of lots of lovely papers and paints.

The class will be held at Edgeworth Bowling club and commence at 11 am and will go for a couple of hours and we will have a break for lunch in between in order as Lisa has told me for "layers to dry". LOL.

The price will be $30.00 for the class and this will include full instructions, a little pack from Lisa and the use of gesso, paints and gel medium provided by Scrapbook Divas. If you wish to bring your own paints and mediums the cost will be $25.00.

The items for the class can either be purchased through Scrapbook Divas or you can purchase them yourselves. The class kit will be $50 and include the canvas, paints x 5 and Gel Medium (250ml). This has a RRP price of approximately $57.00.

Everything can be purchased through Scrapbook Divas either via the website http://scrapbookdivas.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1330 or come and visit me at the studio at Macquarie Hills. Just check my facebook page for the times and details https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Scrapbook-Divas/132228173483427

The items needed are as follows:-

Canvas 8 x 10
Mod Podge or Gel Medium
paintbrush/s
Scrap papers (most of the paper will be covered, it's more for texture)
Basic Kit (scissors etc)
glue/adhesive
photo 2 x 3"inches

Paints as follows:-
Matisse Structure - Naples Yellow Light, Quinacridone Red, Cobalt Teal
Matisse Flow - Antique White, Yellow Deep

Before and after the class is free scrapping time as normal on our crop days. If you do not wish to attend the class that is also ok and you are free to scrap the day away.

Please contact me either at michelle@scrapbookdivas.com.au or 0401313987 if you have any questions.

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

cheers
Michelle

Saturday, July 23, 2011

GRAND OPENING

INTRODUCING THE NEW SCRAPBOOK DIVAS STUDIO

NOW OPEN IN MACQUARIE HILLS NEWCASTLE

Hello all my Diva Friends.

After months and months of planning and decisions and hard work by my darling husband Greg in making this happen for me, I can now reveal that I have created a studio to be open on certain days at my home in Macquarie Hills in Newcastle.

The Studio will be open as follows:-

Monday - 10.00 am to 2.30 pm and then from 3.30 pm to 6pm

Fridays - 10.00 am to 2.30 pm and then from 3.30 pm to late

These are subject to change depending on my other work commitments and will be posted on Facebook on a regular basis.

I will also be open every second Saturday and Sunday. Times and dates to be advised.

I am also hoping to conduct some classes and crop nights especially on the Saturday nights and even a day crop.

I will still be continuing the crop days at Edgeworth Bowling club on a monthly basis.

I hope you will let all your friends in Newcastle know about this new venture and come and take a look at the Studio.

I will be planning a GRAND OPENING on a date to be advised.

I thank all my family and friends for their support and I look forward to meeting you all soon.

cheers

Michelle

Scrapbook Divas

www.scrapbookdivas.com.au

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

PLEASE DON'T MAKE ME COUNT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The end of the financial year is only days away and I really don't want to have to count. So please come and take the stock off my hands so that I can start planning on what CHA stuff to order.

Lots of Patterned Papers have been moved to the 50c, 75c & $1.00 categories.

Some items are 65% off and most other items are 30% off.

So please come and visit me at www.scrapbookdivas.com.au

Cheers
Michelle

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