Alison's Craft Events

15/08/2024

Christmas
:)
Success in work and life
Nana
Hopefully kind.. or a bit weird?
Forgiveness
Anthony
One with our kids

15/08/2024

-- 3Quarter Designs --

Have you heard of the brand from New Zealand, 3Quarter Designs?

Did you know they recently introduced a new addition to each collection...

Tuck N Play cards

Each pack includes 24 designs

Each pack coordinates with a collection pack

You can create ATC cards for a swap you might be in

You could trim to add into a Pocket Page style scrapbooking album

Do you know your local stockist?

13/08/2024

-- Black and White --

Have you used a colour photo and a B&W photo on a scrapbook page?

Please feel free to add a 'u' to all the coloUrs!!

12/08/2024

-- Texture Tuesday --

If you get a small window of 'crafting' time today, add a ribbon to your project... or run some cardstock through an embossing folder

11/08/2024

-- Monday funday --

Yes!!

How true is this?

We are often self critical about our work... but, did you enjoy the process?

08/08/2024

Mine is a comment 😊✂️

07/08/2024

At the last event we offered a very special Mystery Box...

They sold out so fast (Thank you!!)

So,

we made up some more!!

These Mintay Mystery Boxes are available now till the boxes sell out :)

https://alisonscraftevents.com/products/mintay-mystery-box?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web

Mintay Mystery Box contains 40 sheets of Mintay patterned papers plus One Specialty item - item could be a Sticker Sheet or 6" paper pad or 6x8" booklet or 12" collection pack

06/08/2024

Yes, I know it’s easy to do

But,

It’s actually easier to not do

Just run your own race… steer your own track… paddle your own boat…

05/08/2024

Happy Tuesday to you.. and you… and yes, you too 😊✂️

05/08/2024

For the CARD MAKERS.... send a card today... it's the little things that count ❤

What's a Greeting Card?
Author Unknown.

It's a little piece of paper
That tells someone how you care;
It can be a ray of sunshine --
It can be a wish or prayer.

It can simply say, "I love you"
Or just say, "I understand"
It can be a little visit,
Or the clasp of someone's hand.

It can be a word of comfort
When somebody's heart is sad,
It can be a smile or chuckle
Making someone's heart feel glad.

It can keep folks close together
Even though they're far apart;
It can show someone you're thankful
From the bottom of your heart.

It can travel any distance
In all kinds of weather, too.
And it has the "magic something"
That some "big things"never do.

Yes, it's just a piece of paper
And it costs no big amount,
But it proves that old, old saying;
It's the little things that count."

04/08/2024

A new collection for Cocoa Vanilla Studio 💕

04/08/2024

Hope you get a moment in the sun this Sunday 💕

03/08/2024

Hhmmm…

Does that make fries ‘medicine’ too?

01/08/2024

30/07/2024

Scent
Scents
Scented

Do you enjoy wearing a special scent?

Maybe you’re reminded of your mothers or grandmothers scent

Candles are very popular to scent the room 🕯️

Maybe you enjoy fresh cut flowers for the scent.. as well as beauty 💐 💕

Do you spritz a little cinnamon over your Christmas cards?

Or perhaps scents irritate your nose!!

Scented soaps for the kitchen, laundry and bathroom all have a purpose

My nose is sensitive to golden wattle!!

30/07/2024

If you're a business... get in touch with Louise :)

If you're a crafter... check out the themes and sketches needed for the next edition :)

If you or someone you know has a Scrappy Business and they'd like to get involved ... have them reach out to Louise by emailing: [email protected]

29/07/2024

— have you ever —

Tried colouring paper or material elements with tea bags or leaves?

Grab some paper doilies, seam binding, different papers and a solution of tea or coffee grounds

Wet the elements then air dry… or for those in a hurry you can lay on an oven tray on low… like a pavlova

You’ll find that coffee grounds left in clumps will give a darken finish

Then you can try brown onions skins… beetroot juice… flower petals…

29/07/2024

Happy Monday to you!!

A little each day..

Some stamping - background or focal image to fussy cut

Pick some papers to match a special photo

Print some photos

Make sure you have enough adhesives

I try to tick off something each day… not a whole project, just parts of it

26/07/2024

Celebr8 is celebrating 100 collections - that is quite an achievement!!

Well done Dennis and Erin.. a fabulous team!!

Keep an eye out in your favourite store 😊✂️

25/07/2024

Sure to be a fun day!!

Are you in Queensland and want to create an Art Journal Page with Natalie?

Natalie is teaching a vibrant Multi Page Project on Sunday September 8th showing some easy and fun techniques and using her gorgeous new collage papers.
Check out all the details here - https://nataliemay.com.au/products/brisbane-pop-up-class-september-8th

23/07/2024

— this or that —

In the mornings do you prefer the radio for some tunes

Or

The tv for some chit chat

I like a bit of Chit chat in the morning then tunes most of the day 📺 📻

21/07/2024

— Have you —

Hand painting of art.. or items.. or things to wear?

Back in the 70’s there was ‘hobbytex’

And appliqué - painting with material

And glazed pottery

Now there is rock painting… fancy glazed ceramics… earrings… and even ‘painted’ cake decorations

Do you extend your creativity to more than just ‘paper’ ?

20/07/2024

Hope you find some happiness, today… and every day 🦋 ✂️🌈

19/07/2024

Do you still handwrite letters?

Maybe you have a penpal

Perhaps you’ve kept letters from your parents or grandparents

Have cards become the envelope needing a stamp? I remember as a kid collecting all the stamps… a lost pastime now?

And then there is the subject of cursive writing… and taught in school?

Callligraphy is an art form!!

17/07/2024

Just be you 💕

It’s the little things 😊

Maybe I should be making a difference on my craft table today ✂️

15/07/2024

What is to your LEFT right now?

This is me

Coffee brewed by Anthony at 3am… perfect for me as a ‘cold coffee’ sipper

15/07/2024

It’s GICS this Thursday, Friday and Saturday

That’s the ‘Great Interbational Craft show’

Check out who’s is on the exhibitors list… they are sure to have some fabulous ‘show specials’

15/07/2024

Like to join an in person class with Natalie… in Brisbane?

One day only!!
One class only!!

Are you in Brisbane and want to do a class with Natalie - in person?
Join her for a ONE DAY ONLY afternoon creating a fun Art Journal Page!
Book in today - seats are limited!

https://nataliemay.com.au/products/brisbane-pop-up-class-september-8th

13/07/2024

Hope your ’best’ includes some crafting today😊✂️

12/07/2024

— yes or no —

Have you joined a ‘zoom’ meeting?
Maybe during the crazy covid years you had to work from home or joined a fun class via the platform

Have you joined a ‘zoom’ or FB group video for a craft class ?

Did you enjoy watching ‘live’ or being able to join a class even though you were busy at the time… watching in your spare time?

Maybe you are unable to join a class in another state… due to ill health… or don’t drive?

There is a few different platforms for crafting classes - in person - zoom - Patreon - Utube etc

Do you choose an in person class or a video style class - same cost - craft your way?