May Events, Next Weeks Classes & Easter Trading Hours….

Hi Everyone,

No rest for the wicked and that goes double for us at Scraploot. The May class schedule is now finalised, with most samples now on display at the store. Next time you are in make sure you check them out, there are some fantastic classes scheduled.

We are also celebrating National Scrapbooking Day on the 7^th May. On the day we will be scrapping and raising money for charity. There is lots of fun organised for the day, with some spot specials and raffles, so if you cant make it for the day, then be sure to pop in and join the fun for a little bit.

Our big event day on the 14^th is going to be a huge one. If you are needing some great new photos, be sure to look into and book one of our mini photo shoots…great value, for some great photos. Two classes will be running that day, our Copics Colour Crew class with Rachael, then at 2pm we have a class with the Delightful Sandra Henderson Staples from Scrapbook Delights at Dapto. Then at 4pm the first of this years overnight Social Scrap PJ Party. Its going to be a big day. Contact the store on 9688 3319, as bookings are essential!

We hope to have samples and the promotional flyer ready this weekend for our next Master Class on the 28^th May with Michelle Winston!

Don’t forget our Easter Trading Hours

Friday 22/4/2011 CLOSED

Saturday 23/4/2011 Open 10am – 4pm - Social Scrap Day – Free

Sunday 24/4/2011 CLOSED

Monday 25/4/2011 CLOSED

Tuesday 26/4/2011 Open 10am -4pm - Mother and Daughter Social Scrap - Free

Upcoming Classes and Program

Saturday 23^th April
10am – 4pm pm Social Scrap

Tuesday 26^th April

10am – 4pm Mother and Daughter Social Scrap

Wednesday 27th April

7pm – Once Upon A Time with Evelyn

We look forward to seeing you at the Loot Place

Store Update

Hi Everyone,

Its been a very busy few weeks at the Loot Place! New stock is now starting to roll through the doors.

New arrivals, now on the shelves, GRAPHIC 45 (you wont be disappointed), ECHO PARK, KAISER CRAFT.

We have a SUPER SPECIAL for you from today until 4pm Saturday.

MARVY PUNCHES buy one and get one free, only conditions, the free one is of the same size as the one you purchase, and applies to floor stock only.

Upcoming Classes

We hope to release the March schedule this Saturday. We are still working on some samples, so be sure to check your in box over the weekend. We have some FANTASTIC classes coming up for you.

Saturday 19^th February

11am

Cascading Canvas

Tuesday 22^nd February

11am Assisted Scrap

7pm Dad

Wednesday 23rd February

7pm Laugh Out Loud

Thursday

24^th February

11am Copics Colour Crew

Saturday

26^th February

Mixed Media – Introduction to Metal Chain Work
with Linda Baldock

Look forward to seeing you at the Loot Place

The counting is done!

Well things around here have been very busy with the EOFY Stocktake Sale and the Stocktaking itself. We are thankful to say that the counting is all finished for another year. Phew!

But around here you know there is always something happening.

This month we have lots of great classes happening. During the school holidays we have a program running for the kids, with a couple of layout classes, along with an off the page and our usual colouring in classes. This month we are doing something different and introducing Home Decor Classes to our schedule, with two different classes planned. On the Friday 9th July join Rachael for Ornate Frames and Sue on the 24th July for Tri Fold Display gates.

On Friday 16th July we have Linda Baldock creating some fabulous Wearable art of Rings and Brooches.And to finish off the month we also have our Mid Winter Christmas in July Social Scrap. For those of who are booked in just a reminder to bring a plate to share, along with a Secret Santa to the value of $10. Its sure to be a night with lots of laughs.

New In Store

*Mark Richards Bling

*Sam & Lucy Bling & Tiny Alphas

*American Craft Thickers

*Craft Queen Ribbons

*7G Hardware & Printer Trays

*Imaginisce - Love & Cherish and Splash Dance

*Ruby Rocket - Upstairs Downstairs

*Creative Imaginations Breathless, Beloved & Its A Zoo Collections

*Hambly Screen Print Rub Ons

This Weeks Classes

Wednesday

School Holiday Class - OTP Money Box (as pictured above)

True Love with Nicole

Thursday

School Holiday Class - Beginner 2 Layout Class

Friday

Home Decor Ornate Frames with Rachael (as pictured above)

Hope to see you in store soon.

Whats New

*Tim Holtz - Ideology embellishments and patterned paper packs - very nice indeed!

*From GCD Studios - 2 new ranges of gorgeous patterned papers.

*2Crafty -New chipboard embellishments

*Words or Whatever - new OTP wooden albums and frames

*Jenni Bowlin - Embossed Core Destinations cardstock

*Technique Tuesday - Ali Edwards Clear Stamps

End of Financial Year Sale

Our Rolling Stocktake Sale continues this week - Until Sunday 6th June 2010 Take 30% off the following;

- Sassafrass Lass

- Kaiser Craft Paper Collections and coordinating embellishments

- We R Memory Keepers paper collections and embellishments

- Cosmo Cricket

- SEI

- Rose Moka

And continuing our 30% off

- Clear Stamps

- Wood and Metal Word Blocks (excludes name blocks)

- Heidi Swapp

- Pink Paislee

- Hambly Screen Prints

- Bo Bunny

- Scenic Route

- Fancy Pants

- Tim Holtz Grungeboard

*Excludes product located in the NEW section of the store

**Applies to Floor Stock only

***Additional discount does not apply to product already on sale

****No Laybys

*****No further discount applies

******Not available to Internet purchases as different promotions are running for Internet Orders

This Weeks Classes

On Tuesday, join Sue for a great blokey layout - one that's good for pets aswell!

Nicole's class on Wednesday night is a great one using transparencies.

Thursday is R Night, join Rachael or Ree for their classes

Saturday 5th June

Is our first PJ Social Scrap, from 4pm to when ever... scrap the night and early aways away in your PJs. Bookings are coming in thick and fast, so be sure to book as soon as you can

Upcoming Events

*Friday 18th June we have a great Glimmermist Workshop from 7pm to 9:30pm

*Aussie Product Promotion Day - 26th June Be sure to check details in store for our next one with Rachel Greig from Darkroom Door

Phone the store for more details or to book.

Hope to see you in store soon.

Whats New & This Weeks Classes

We are all still trying to recover from SIA as well as our fantastic day here on Saturday with Ali Russell and her photography workshop, along with the classes with Debbie and Paula from 7 Gypsies.

To all of you that sent along an email for us voting for us as Retailer of the Year, many thanks for your time in doing so. Unfortunately, we were pipped at the post by the Scrappy Cow in WA, in fact all of this years awards went to WA. So congratulations to you all. Maybe next year!

Whats New In Store?

7 Gypsies Avignon collection, as well as a top up of photo trays, photoholder and accessories as well as lots of other 7 Gypsies goodies are now instore.

From Tattered Angels, new Glimmermist, screens and chipboard as well as CHALKBOARD. Glitter Glam and Glitter Glaze have hit a production glitz, but we will have it here in store just as soon as it lands in Australia. Watch out for our Tattered Angels technique course coming soon.

Classes This Week

Tonight we have both Brenda's card class as well as a layout class with Sue.

On Wednesday night from 5:30 to 7pm we have our Social Night with Debbie and Paula from 7 Gypsies. For those of you that attended both classes onSaturday, be sure to bring along your challenge kit, with your own twist, for Paula and Debbie to vote on the winner.

For those wanting the chance to meet these two inspirational international guests, then be sure to come along. Only $5 including drinks and nibbles. Following this we have Nicole's class using 7 Gypsies Avignon collection.

On Thursday, Sheree's techique class is all about creating material flowers.

Saturday is Day 1 of our Album in 2 Days class, full of techniques to helpyou achieve a full album in limited time. The class fee includes the raw album, and from there its free style, using papers and embellishments you may already have for the theme that you choose.

Last but not least Saturday night is our May Social Scrap from 4pm to 11pm

Phone us for more details or to book.

See you instore

7Gypsies are here!

A suprise visit for us here at Scraploot! Woohoo!

Debbie and Paula from 7Gypsies have just popped into the store and have hand delivered the samples for the Classes being held here on the Saturday 8th May.... and they are just stunning!!!!

So if you were undecided come and visit us to the see the samples, because I'm sure once you see them you will be amazed.

Thanks for dropping in Paula and Debbie and Welcome to Australia!

Shop Update & Classes

Hi everyone, Rachael here for todays blog update.

Things have been busy here at Scraploot with lots of classes happening, organisation of the up and coming special events, new product arriving and preparations for SIA. So here is a quick run down of what is happening around here.

On Saturday, Nicole has a stunning Mothers Day Book Box class, using Graphic 45 papers. Any mum would love this box to hold a mini album (Nicole has also created a sample mini album that fits inside the box) or much loved keepsakes.

Tuesday and Wednesday we will be attending SIA ... but don't worry the shop will still be OPEN for when you need your therapy. =) Tuesday and Wednesday we will be open 10am - 5pm and also on Wednesday night we re-open at 6:30pm for Nicole's Life is Beautiful layout. At SIA we will be on inspiration overload as we look at all the new products from a variety of manufacturers. Leave a comment below if there is any new product lines you may have seen that you think we should look at while we are at SIA.

And don't forget, if you think we are worthy of SIA Retailer of the Year, be sure to drop an email to sia.2010@ozemail.com.au and tell them in 25 words or less why we are worthy of being Retailer of the Year.

On Thursday night next we have Ree Roffey joining us to start teaching, and just for you Ree has created a very cutesy girl layout using the Paper Doll range from Crate Paper.

Next weekend things will be non stop here, with the Ali Russell all day Photography workshop, and the girls from 7Gypsies here teaching for the day, 2 inspiring projects. Contact the store for further details, but be quick as spots are filling very fast.

New Product

Basic Grey - Cappella Collection along with Max and Whiskers Collection

October Afternoon - Thrifty and Fly a Kite collections

Anna Griffin - new papers and embellishments

Laura Ashley paper packs - 6x6, 8x8 and 12x12

AMM Totes and Shoulder bags

Zva Creations - Rhinestone and Pearl flourishes

Crafters Workshop Templates - for stitching, doodling or spritzing

Hope to see you in store soon,

Rachael

7Gypsies & SIA 2010 Retailer of The Year

We are delighted to announce that Debbie Crouse and Paula Cheney from 7Gypsies will be here teaching not one, but two classes on Saturday 8th May. Join us for what will be a very eventful day. Across the two classes you will create a journal and an off the page House, using 7Gypsies products. This is certain to be one of the highlights of your scrapping year for 2010, and one that is not to be missed.

But if you can't make it for the Saturday class, we have also been lucky enough to have them visit us again on Wednesday 12th May for a meet and greet with the girls of 7Gypsies. After the meet and greet, Nicole will have an inspiring layout using the new 7Gypsies Avignon collection.

SIA 2010Retailer of The Year

SIA 2010 is on in a few weeks. This is the retailer event where we get to see all the new goodies that we haven't already seen and buy up big. This year the voting for retailer of the year is slightly different. This year, you need to email your vote to sia.2010@ozemail.com.au - the award this year will be based on comments rather than voting numbers. The sponsor for this years Retailer of the Year Award have asked for comments in 25 words or less as to why the store you nominate is worthy of the award. If you feel that we deserve your vote, then we would be delighted to have your support.

See you in store,

The Loot Team

Monthly Coupon Savers

Today we launch our new Monthly Discount Coupons Savers. Each month, new coupons will be emailed to you through the newsletter. All you need to is present them to us, and the discount will be applied!

This month we decided to launch the Discount Coupons with Mothers Day gift ideas. We have some great ideas, from our wire ware, to word blocks as well as candles and candle holders. Then we have our gorgeous bling key holders and bag holders as well! These will make ideal inexpensive gifts.

The coupons were emailed out today, so check out your in box.

Whats happening in April

Happy Easter to all our friends and customers. We all hope you enjoyed your easter break and got plenty of scrapping done or if not plenty of photos taken to scrap..

Now onto what is happening around the Scraploot Store.

The April classes are now all up and ready. There are some gorgeous pages this month by our talented teachers so pop in to see the samples or email us for a class Schedule.

A few new things have arrived lately.

Fancy Pants
3 ranges from Bo Bunny
TPC Studio

Check it out on the website or come in and say hi to see all the new stuff.

Upcoming events that are happening
Need some help with your photography. Join us and Ali Russell on the 8th May for our all day Photography Workshop.

Help find the gypsy in you while meeting Paula Cheney and Debbie Crouse from 7 Gypsies here at Scraploot on the 12th May!
Ring for more details

Also coming up is a great day of creative classes

Creative Class Sessions
Class session 2½ hours
Sessions per person: $60.00 + GST
Book 4 classes for $200 + GST

Booking info
Contact Tracey or Ashley
Ph: 02 9831 2111. Information about
classes, requirements and any other
information visit www.delishdesigns.com
Cancellation will not be refunded on or
after Friday 30th of April.


Venue
West Pennant Hills Primary School
Church Street, West Pennant Hills.
Parking: Onsite, street and shopping
centre parking.
On-site store, beverage and food
facilities available.

If interested in attending this please ring us for more information. There are also flyers instore with registration details.

till next time