Scraploot Retreat 2009

Well its been and gone and what a blast we all had... Starting from friday we all arrived to find lovely accommadation and a huge room to scrap in (the tables were awesome to scrap at)...
Everyone was right into scrapping from the first night and apart from myself (who got a total of 2 cards made LOL) everyone got lots of scrapping done on the weekend....

We all had a ball... lots of laughing and talking oh and the few people that made us roll on the floor laughing (we wont name names but you know who you are LOL) but it was so much fun...

We raised a total of $407.00 for the McGrath Foundation with our bingo, raffles etc so thank you to every one of you who donated in some way... there were lots of yummy goodies that were up for grabs...

On the saturday night we had dinner by the pool with a masquerade theme night... we all decorated masks for the dinner of which there were some stunning ones and also the funny ones too....

The food and accommadation were awesome. The Retreat at Wisemans Ferry was such a lovely place to stay and we were very blessed with awesome weather.

Thank you to all our lovely customers and friends that came away with us. It was a fun weekend and I am sure that once we get over this one we will get started on organising next years (well maybe in a few months time we will LOL)

See you soon at Scraploot

Sheree

Classes, Whats New & Top Ups

November Classes
We have a fantastic month of classes for you, with Brenda and Nicole teaching some fabulous Christmas projects.
Kelley Forrester also joins us in November with 2 great layouts, a boy and a girl.
Sheree, Rachael and Sue have also been busy! Creating some cute kids and adorable baby layouts, a Mother Daughter layout and a Canvas Album.
The highlight of the month will be our BIRTHDAY WEEKEND on 28/29th November, with another of our Aussie Product Promotion Days. This one is for the launch of Delish's new range HIGH TEA, and we will be enjoying a HIGH TEA during the class as well as having make and takes in the Gazebo.
There are two social scraps during November, our regular Saturday night one is on the 14th November, then a special Sunday one on Sunday the 29th November during our birthday weekend.
Contact the store for a copy of the November Class Timetable.

What's New?
Tattered Angels Glimmer Screens
7 Gypsies Victoria Collection and 4 new sticker sheets
Martha Stewart Edger Punches - shh they won't last!
Technique Tuesday Clear Stamps

Top Ups
Tim Holtz & Ranger - inks, stickles and crackle paint
Scenice Route - sadlyScenic Route has decided to cease their business, so we got in while we could.

See you in store.
The Loot Team

What's New & Happening

Up & Coming Events

Flea Market

24th October is our first Flea Market Day... only $5 per stall, then you can trade your treasures with others.

Social Scrap

The next Social Scrap is on the 24th October

Melbourne Cup

Join us on Tuesday 3rd November from 11am until 5pm for a day of scrapping and the running of the 2009 Melbourne Cup $40 including a buffet lunch and champagne and strawberries during the running of the Cup.

Dress Rules apply... well.... lets think about that, some of us can get very messy with glue and ink, so the Dress Rule is daggy clothes optional, but a HAT is essential. There will be a prize for the best Hat!

Contact the store to book your spot for the above mentioned events.

What's New in store?

*7 Gypsies Victoria collection and 4 new sticker sheets

*Christmas Cuttlebug embossing folders are now available

*Kaisercraft Q2 ranges are now on the shelves.

*Basic Grey Nook and Pantry collection

Aussie Product Promo Day - Bella

A great day was had by all who attended our recent Aussie Product Promo day, highlighting the beautiful products from Bella.

There was lots of laughs, scrapping and tasting of some delicious goodies made by the girls Joanna & Sandra from Bella, to compliment the Christmas Recipe books being made.

Changes to our Layout of the Month Competition
Entries will now close on the last day of the month, with voting open until the last day of the next month. October Layout - is using patterned papers from Glitz Designs... the rest is up to you, with entries closing on the 31st October. The winner will be announced in the first monthly newsletter following the close of voting, and will receive a $30 voucher at the shop.

November Class schedule will be available next week, so keep an eye on your Inbox.

See you in store,

The Loot Team

Aussie Product Promo Day & New Arrivals

Join us for this months Aussie Product Promotion with Sandra Staples from Bella for a fabulous class this Saturday (10th October). In this class you will complete a cute recipe book using Bella's NEW Christmas 2009 range. The class is from 11am till 3pm with morning tea and lunch provided, along with your class kit for just $25. It is sure to be lots of fun!

Even if you can't make it for the class, pop in during the day and meet the lovely Joanne Baxter from Bella who will also be in store, doing make and takes on the day.

This weeks New Arrivals
*October Scrapbook Trends, Card and Handmade magazines are now in store.

*Teresa Collins Friends range has arrived and it is a gorgeous blue and black range, along with a selected range of Sports Edition papers.

Hope to see you in store soon.

Update

The NRL GRAND FINAL IS ON!
At Scraploot we think it will be PARRA by 20 - so all this week we are doubling our discount when you purchase over $50 from 10% to 20%
*Discount offer is store wide, with some exclusions, and starts from midday Tuesday 29th September until 2pm on Monday 5th October - We will be open on the public holiday Monday form 10am to 2pm
*Conditions Apply - Discount does not apply to already reduced sale items
Class Fees and Kits, Die Cutting Machines, Kits, Stamp Making Kits, Gift Vouchers or other Special Offers.

New In Store This Week
Graphic 45
Renaissance, Domestic Goddess and Christmas Past Paper Packs

The Pink CRICUT is here now! Along with a great selection of cartridges and consumables.
Be one of the first to check it out this weekend. Drop in between 10 and 2 Saturday for a demonstration. So many possibilities with this fantastic machine.

School Holiday Kids Classes start next week - ring us or call in to book spots. We have a great variety of classes to keep the kids amused these holidays, including a birthday layout, a mini-canvas, a mini-album and a Christmas wish list project.

NEW! Layout of the Month Competition
The winner of the competition will receive a $30 voucher at the shop. All you need do is complete your layout by the 15th of October and bring it into the store where we will display it. Public voting will commence on the 16th, with the winner announced in the first newsletter for November. The October challenge is using patterned papers from Glitz Designs... the rest is up to you!

Hope to see you in store soon!

Whats new and happening....

Some really yummy new stuff has arrived lately into the shop here are just a few things:

From Provocraft, new Cuttlebug embossing folders are now on the shelves at a great price ranging from $11.95

Scrap Metal from Autumn Leaves has arrived – great embellishments and only $8.25 a pack.

My Minds Eye CHA 09 Summer releases, Abbey Road, Ooh La La for Him and Her as well as a selection of spiders and spider web papers.

Fiskars bow maker…very intriguing, as well as top ups.

From Carolees Creations and Adorn It, new flourish stickers

Top ups of EK Success Edge Punches, Disney as well as new Disney product, with more on its way.

Making Memories and We R Memory Keeper albums.

Dont forget to also come and check out our classes that are on for the Month of August some very talented teachers we have at our store...Plus sign up now to learn how to use Tim Holtz products... lots of fun stuff for that 6 week class... starting in september...

Hope to see you in the store soon
Sheree

Xmas in July

We had our Christmas in July social scrap on last night and what a great night it was... Lots of laughing and chatting oh and a little bit of scrapping was done... but we all enjoyed ourselves...Lots of food (which was all so yummy) and even a Kris Kringle (some really nice gifts were given out)...

And some of our customers got right into the spirit of it all and came dressed in the christmas outfits...

So as you can see it was a great night....

Also just wanted to say a huge big thank you to Donna Macpherson from Scrapbook Creations who donated a 6 month subscription to Scrapbook Creations for us to raffle off on the night to raise money for the Jane McGrath foundation....

Well we hope to see you soon in the store (come and check out our august class schedule some really great classes happening next month..)

see you soon

Sheree