Our August Challenge!

The Challenge is....

SCRAPBOOK A SONG TITLE!

You can use the song title to describe a moment or series of photos, or scrap why you like/hate this song!

Thing 'You're Beautiful' from James Blunt for a baby photo. Maybe it was 'MAMMA MIA' when you discovered you were pregnant, or 'What a Wonderful World' when you see your babe grow. Is it 'Not Me, Not I' for a toddler's messy moment, or Abba's "Angel Eye's for your baby's first photo?

Look forward to seeing these ones this month!!

August Class Dates

I have decided to add another crop morning for August, because I am expecting loads of new stock in the next two weeks - which is very exciting!! - including some special customer orders. This will allow you to come and pick them up :-)

I also just wanted to let you know about our August specials :-)



DATES TO ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR
15 August - class - Using the Die Cut Machines - $15 (buy a Cricut mat at this class for just $10!) & CROP & CUT ($5) - you can join in the class or work on your own project!

22 August - crop & cut
5 September - class - Make Your Own Embellishments - $10
19 September - crop & cut

Crop & Cut is a morning session - $5 table fee - includes morning tea and use of die-cut machines. (You must have your own Cricut Mat to use the machine. You dont need anything special to use the Cuttlebug!)
Classes are $10 unless otherwise stated and includes morning tea and materials.

All my classes on a Saturday morning are 9am - 12pm and are BABY-FRIENDLY. I'm going for a very casual atmosphere!!
If there is enough demand, I can do classes in the evening too :-). Let me know which you prefer!

The Die Cutting class is to show you how to use the machines! If you want to use the machines during a crop morning, it is essential that you have done this class so you know how to use them! If you have taken advantage of our July specials and now own a Cricut or Cuttlebug, you'll want to see some ideas on using the machines! And if you dont know what they are, or would like to see what they can do (and consider buying one yourself!) then come along and have a play!).
WE HAVE SOME NEW DIES to play with - including a very cool TRAIN!!! Perfect for boy's pages!
Cricut Mats are $12 and are yours to keep, so you can use them each Crop & Cut class.

Learn to make your own Embellishments using a combination of papers and household materials! This will be a fun class! Embellishments can really make a page and they can also be quite pricey, so come and learn some techniques, have a play, and see what you can come up with!!

PLEASE PLEASE book in advance and please let me know if you no longer intend to come - I only have limited places and its not fair for others to miss out!
Dont forget to check with your friend/mum/sister/daughter/coffee group - someone may want to tag along with you!!



IF YOU HAVE ORDERED A CUTTLEBUG OR CRICUT OR ALBUM THESE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP ON THE 15th AUGUST!




AUGUST SPECIALS @ MOMENTS
All paper & cardstock on the racks is $1.70 a piece, or 10 papers for $15!!!! YOU MUST CHECK THIS OUT as we have new papers arriving in the next couple of weeks, VERY exciting!!

KAISERCRAFT's new magazine is $5 for August only (usually $7) - come and check out their new collections! We'll be placing a new Kaiser order at the end of August so come and tell me what you want!!The magazine is filled with great layouts and tips including ideas for their Beyond the Page range!!

I have ONE last CUTTLEBUG! These RRP for $159. BUT at the moment, you get a free alphabet with the machine, worth $159.00!!! Thats great value!
EVEN BETTER - MY LAST ONE IS FOR SALE at just $150 - perfect for cardmaking, scrapbooking, school projects, home decor and so much more!!!!




CLASSES & IDEAS
I am planning the calendar for classes for the next 12 months. Some of the ideas I'm tossing around include:
HERITAGE/FAMILY HISTORY scrapbooking
Xmas projects & Gifts
Baby Layouts - birth, baby, beyond (two pages per class)
Mini-albums
Calendars
Techniques etc

If you have any ideas or are keen on any of the above, let me know! I welcome your suggestions!!!

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Cars - Moments Baby Boy

This one is using the Upsy Daisy Designs paper from the Moments Baby Boy kit. It is a very simple layout, here is how I have done it:

I cut a piece out of my background paper and covered the whole with some plain cardstock. This cardstock I scrunched and then flattened for texture.

I cut the piece I had cut out into two - this is hte spotty paper (which is what is on the back of the cars background page).

I glued on my photo and I was done!

I have added journalling and next time I have the cricut out, I'll add a title :-)

Another cool page you can make with your Moments baby scrapbooking kit!

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Moments Baby Boy Scrapbooking Kit

The Moments Baby Boy Kit currently features some gorgeous papers from Imaginisce, Upsy Daisy Designs and Making Memories, complemented with BazzillBasics cardstock and ribbons.

Create a 'Cute as a Button' Page with all the gorgeous buttons we've included - you can simply glue these to the page or sew them on with needle and thread!

Or go WILD with the jungle-themed papers and stamp. This Imaginsce range is simply the cutest and perfect for baby and toddler boys!

Try a Prince page for your new babe! One stamp is a crown and there are also some fantastic brad 'jewels' to jazz up the page!

Our kits retail for $50 and come with enough to make 5-10 pages (depending on your style!). All you need is scissors and glue!!!

If you would like to buy a kit, please look for us on Trade Me - we can accept PayNow (credit card) or Direct Deposit for payments!

Have a great day!!

Introducing the Moments Baby Boy Kit!

The MOMENTS Boy Scrapbooking Kit comes with this gorgeous swirly summer-fun paper from Imaginisce (thats the wavy one in the photo!). You can do so much with this, but in this layout I decided to combine it with the DIE-CUT sheet from Making Memories, that is in both kits.
I also used the stamp that is in the kit (each kit comes with two stamps which varies between each pack!) to make the frog, which I cut around.
The layout is very simple and all I need to do now is add a title!



We have set the date for our August Cut & Crop ALTHOUGH I'm considering adding another Saturday to the mix since I only have room for 6 per day.
Also am looking at ideas for different classes for August - let me know what you would like to learn/see/do. Would you like to make a project or just a layout? Would you like to learn a new technique or just have fun? Let me know!!



So... AUGUST 22 is our next Cut & Crop - email me if you want to come!!!!! Places are limited!!


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Princess

This Month's MOMENTS add-on kit is

July Princess

The monthly kits are a great way to build up your scrapbooking stash, try new products and new ideas. Every month we choose a theme and a few pieces of paper and matching embellishments to try. This way you can something different without the big cost.

JULY PRINCESS uses the beautiful Magic Meadow green and pink papers from Imaginisce. There are also a couple of other patterned papers to match (6 papers in total) along with gorgeous tulle and gold string, a beautiful stamp (every girl will love!) and some jewel brads!

This is currently listed on Trade Me (our username is MummyandTummy) for $15 - there are LIMITED NUMBERS of each pack so dont delay!!

The rub-ons etc that I used in my Princess Page are no longer available :-( but you could print something equally pretty on your computer. The ribbons are in the MOMENTS Baby GIRL scrapbooking kit, and the flowers are also no longer available - SORRY - they sold out soooo fast!
(Which just goes to show - if you love something, buy it now cos it wont be around forever!)

Happy Princess Crafting!!!

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July Challenge Pic

Here is my take on the July Challenge!

I have been following the Scrapbox blog http://www.scrapboxnz.blogspot.com/ - I absolutely love their papers!! Anyway, the challenge was for a round layout and I just had these gorgeous Making Memories paper arrive instore.

I tried loads of new techniques for this layout. Before I started, I also set our MOMENTS challenge for the month - to create a single page layout using LACE or fabric, and at least one BUTTON, and using PEARLS or rhinestones...

This is what I came up with! I stamped the butterfly onto acetate, used the Cricut, used new Dimensional Magic and had a bit of fun with paint. The finished layout was displayed at T's birthday party too!

I submitted it to Scrapbox NZ - and I won! My first ever win for a layout - YAY! Now that its been displayed on their website, I'd like to show it you gals!

What is your favourite lace/button/pearl layout? Email it to me!!

Another blog I'm watching (and another favourite online scrapbook store!) is http://www.artfullcrafts.blogspot.com/

I'm rearranging my craft room again and then I'll be expecting several boxes of new stock - so come and have a look!!

Crop & Cut Feedback

Last week's Crop & Cut morning was low-key but productive!

Thanks to Amanda and Michelle for braving the HORRIFIC weather - it was great to start our monthly mornings with you!

Michelle took advantage of our CUTTLEBUG special that is currently on, and had a play with all our fabulous dies and cutting folders. Amanda showed of her works-in-progress and also completed a layout - Well Done!

I too completed TWO layouts on the Saturday morning, one was a winter layout - I used the cuttlebug to cut the snowmen out of acetate, which I then inked. The other layout was a pink/brown 'Me & Nan' page using some of the beautiful 'Unwritten' papers from Upsy Daisy Designs, which are now instore. I created a pocket to hold a little journalling book that I cut, so that Nan can write a special note/letter to baby.

The 'Unwritten' range is all black and white and focuses on journalling, stories, flourishes and butterflies. I also have some other beautiful black and white papers - these would be very inspiring for wedding-themed stationary!!

Also new instore is an ever-growing range of Bazzill cardstock, the Baby Powder range from Imaginisce at some crazy prizes!! and some other new patterned papers.

I have some awesome new dies for the Cuttlebug - butterflies mostly, including the new Spellbinders range. Come and have a play and remember I can order anything you need!

I'll send an email out when I set the August class and crop dates!!!

Tomorrow is our first Crop & Cut morning!

We're having our first CROP & CUT tomorrow!

9am - 12pm

Bring all your gear and the kids!

Play on the Cricut & Cuttlebug - try before you buy!!!!

Work on your own projects or try our CHALLENGE!


SEE YOU HERE!!!!

July Challenge

Your challenge this month is:

to create a single page layout using LACE or fabric, and at least one BUTTON, and using PEARLS or rhinestones...

I'm thinking of pretty pages but I'm sure you'll all suprise me!

We have lace instore if you need any - or raid your sewing cupboard!!

Email photos of your layouts to me :-)

We're launching CHALLENGES!

Would you like to participate in a CHALLENGE?

Often, using a challenge can take you out of the RUT and give you some motivation and inspiration to scrap!

If you're coming next weekend, you can work on your challenge :-)
If you're from out of town, email a photo of your work!

All Entries must be in by the last day of the month. One will be chosen and sent a small prize from our MOMENTS PAPERSHOPPE STORE. We will publish some entries on our site/gallery and on our blog.

We look forward to seeing your creations!!!

We've Launched!

WE HAD A PARTY!!!

Moments @ MummyandTummy was launched last night - 3rd July - with an awesome party and cutting class!

Several friends and family turned up to check out our growing range of papers, stickers, embellishments and tools, share drinks and nibbles, and check out the Cricut and Cuttlebug machines!!

We're focusing on baby memories so have an awesome range of Disney, wild animals, princess, baby and flowery papers from Making Memories, Upsy Daisy Designs, Imaginisce etc, and matching embellishments! I stock both pastel baby-ish items and bright kiddy lines so you'll find everything you need for your babe's scrapbook!

However since I'm an addicted scrapper, you'll also find other gorgeous scrapbook and papercraft items (I'm especially hooked on black and white at the moment!). So if you make cards, layouts, or other papercraft, come and check us out!

Last night we made pillow boxes with a Cricut embellishment, a scrapbooking page with the Cricut and lace, and several Cuttlebug cards - using the new Spellbinders dies - so much fun!

Ryken and Emily, our little babes, enjoyed getting to know each other while us gals cut, embossed, glued and chatted!

Everyone who came took home a set of rub-ons to play with and their cards and scrapbook layouts, and Debs got a sheet of Imaginsice 'Rub Ons & Rhinestones' as a spot prize for bringing a friend!

Thanks so much to everyone who came, I really appreciate your support!

We're Whakatane's only stockists of Innovations, Cricut etc, we also stock Bazzill, Making Memories, The Freeze Frame and MORE... We also stock the home-grown New Zealand scrapbook magazine - Innovations - a very funky size and out monthly for only $11 - be sure to put your dibs on a copy if you want each issue - I dont think they'll stay on the shelf long! ......... so be sure to come out and see us!!

It was especially exciting to be able to see the new Kaisercraft range of papers (Q1) and their new magazine, thanks to Liz at artfullcrafts.co.nz, who kindly sent samples of the Child's Play range! We dont stock Kaisercraft at this stage, but I reccomend you check out artfullcrafts.co.nz and get some - its gorgeous!!

Look forward to sharing more with you - become a fan and see you back here soon!