I will be teaching a layout class at the Cardinal Colours Spring Weekend Crop 2012 along with Linda, Anita, SJ and Angie from 31st March to 1st April 2012. More information on the shop web site and blog.






Here is a speak peek of Lynn's scrapbook layout class using beautiful paper from Kaiser Craft’s, Sweet Nothings Collection. During the class you will embellish pre-made crochet flowers and a butterfly to create a pretty floral layout which will suit any feminine themed photograph including weddings. You will need your usual scrapbooking tools and a large photo.








Anita is teaching a canvas class using beautiful papers from the My Minds Eye - Lost and Found 2 'Rosy' Range.  Create a stunning large 15” x 15” canvas in this class with Anita which can be on any theme you wish. The class kit includes a pack of American Crafts Glitter Thickers (alphabet), enabling you to create any title you wish to match your photographs.  ANITA'S CLASS SOLD OUT NOW THANK YOU

 Details to follow after booking the classes - you can email me HERE if you are interested in booking

Anita, Linda and I have had a special offer running for early bird booking which runs out tonight at midnight. The class will be £10 if booked before then, and £12.50 thereafter. Anita's canvas class offer is £14 and £16 after midnight on 22nd. Those who are already booked onto this weekend have had these details for a week. If you would like to book the weekend I believe there are still just a few places remaining (please contact Jill).

Stacey says about herself - "I am Stacey Hansen. A craft-tographer. That is right, pick a cake and I will decorate it, pick a wall and I will paint it, pick an embellishment and I will glue it down. Pick a craft and I will give it a whirl and then take pictures of the process. That is how I became a scrapbooker. My life in pictures, telling a story and what a fun filled story it is to tell. I am a wife of one amazing man, a mom of six adorable kiddos, and a friend to many. I am an Adoptive parent, Foster Parent, Biological Parent, Boo Boo Healer, Band Aid Administrator, with an official title of "MOM". I started scrapbooking before I really even knew other people scrapbooked too. About 16 years ago I had fun shaped scissors, crazy coloured markers, and my hobby began. That hobby became a passion and now I couldn't imagine doing it any other way. So many memories to be made, so many pictures to be taken, so many pages in the making."









Two Scoops can be used as it is, or the second colour (shown along the strip with the bar code) can be revealed to create colour combinations that look delicious together. Try ripping or sanding to expose the colour underneath.


For a chance to win a sheet of every colour in the Two Scoops line, make a double layout, using the sketch shown at the top of this post and use lots of texture in your work. Comment with a link to the post on they blog where your layout is featured or email us a photo (address in sidebar). Thanks and we hope you have fun with this challenge.

We look forward to seeing your entries. Good Luck!

Yesterday we had a stall at the Dickensian Fayre in Polegate. Quite a lively affair as it turns out. I didn't know there were that many people in Polegate. The queue for Santa reached along from the Council Offices (where we had our stall) to the Railway Crossing. There was a choir, mini train rides for the kids, Roasted Chestnuts and Morris Dancers. We were asked to dress in Dickensian Costume but not many of us did, sadly. We looked a right load of twits I have to say, but the Bonnet and Cape suited Angie. Liz was not too impressed with her lace cap. It was bitterky cold and Angie gave up after a while and went back to open up the shop again. Liz and I braved it, along with her grandchildren Chloe and Emily, but after they went I was so cold my fingers turned white so I must admit I didn;t see it through to the end.

here are some of the pictures:

As I walked down the garden path yesterday this little toadstool (or mushroom) caught my eye. It had sucjh a pretty pattern on it and I have never seen one like it before. It stood all alone, ahhhhh, by the side of the path so I rushed in to get my camera before it disappeared.

Certainly is. They are like buses. None then 2 come along at once.

This one is in September - 15th and 16th 2012 to be exact. It will be at The High Beech Hotel in St Leonards, East Sussex. This is a nice hotel and is being redecorated at present. They have a new manageress and chef and they seem to be trying to upgrade the hotel. There is plenty of parking at the front of the hotel and the cropping room is a large room with a tea/coffee station so that you can get hot drinks (and squash) all day.

It will run from 10am to 10pm on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday. If the ladies who teach are willing we will have some optional classes for you too.

The hotel will provide a light lunch on Saturday, something like Lasagne and salad and a dessert and Roast Beef or Pork on Sunday with dessert and a 3 course meal on Saturday Evening.

The cost for this weeknd will be £75.00 per person, but you don't have to pay until the end of July next year, so plenty of time to save up.

The class was quickfire class, held in an hour and was aimed at using lots of layers and stickers.

If you like the look of this layout, I think that Jill may have a couple of page kits left. I bet you have got some bright and breezy summer photos to scrap.

Warmest Wishes Anita xx