Join Robyn Taifalos for this week's Bella Style Wednesday where you will make this very cute Tool Box Gift Bag. Project is available to make between 9.00am & 11.30 and cost is just $5. Please bring your usual tool kit including paper trimmer, scoreboard, double sided tape, glue and vintage photo/walnut stain ink or similar.

Jenny is away on holidays this month however she has created a class as a takeaway kit for you to enjoy. These kits come with full step by step photo instructions. The layout will be available to see at the shop at any time. Please feel free to book into any of the free crop days or scrap in the classroom when there are no classes on (please phone shop to confirm).
Want to get lots of photos on a layout?  Want an interesting layout that has interactive elements that can be lifted, pulled or opened to reveal hidden areas? In this month's class, we will create a double layout with space for 32 photos.  It has plenty of "openable" areas to showcase all your favourite photos.  This month I have used the gorgeous papers from Prima Vintage Floral range.

This month being the start of spring I thought it would be lovely to use the Fabrika Decoru papers which are full of florals, but in a subtle way. You will create 4 Mini Albums designed each from one single sheet of cardstock, and I have also included a little ‘magazine holder’ to keep them in..... lots of scoring, distressing and fussy cutting....

I have created 6 vintage styled Christmas cards using gorgeous patterned papers from Craft & You designs. Each card is in traditional Christmas colours. My cards are adorned with picture post cards, trims, pearls, metal charms, poinsettia flowers & lots of glittery golden sparkle. Please come along and join in the creative fun.

Join Annette to make this amazing canvas that is not only stunning to look at but functional as well. Using papers from Stamperia Clockwise, combined with wooden cogs and metal pieces, you will make a working clock on a canvas.

Join Robyn to create a delightfully fun page featuring the Paper Artsy Sheeple images. You will start with basic techniques using the Gel Press to create a subtle background and then add some stamped imagery to enhance your page, finishing it off with a quirky Sheeple trio.
If you already art journal – bring along your usual kit, if not check the requirements list for a guide on what to bring. You will need an approx. A4 sized journal to begin with – please check in store for details. We would love to know where you are at with mixed media so let Deb know when you book in – absolute beginners are very welcome but the more experienced will find something to challenge them in each class.

In September we will make this lovely Swan Card in pastel shades. The skills we will include in this card are “dorsing” – a colouring technique often applied to Parchment, and simple cut out work. Your kit includes vellum, card and bling.Dorso crayons and dorso oil will be available to use.
Acknowledgement: This card has been modified from a design given to me. Original designer is unknown.

Let’s get creating 3 great summer layouts. Julie will show you how to get the most out of your papers & do some ripping too. You will use the Hello Summer range by Celebrate with colours of orange, blue, aqua & cream. These layouts are great for your beach or pool photo’s.

Lots of techniques in this Mixed Media class featuring Waterlilies. We will be using the Donna Downey Stencil "Finding Your Balance" if you have one bring it along! We will be using paper doilies, dictionary paper and  gesso techniques combined with Ink sprays for our background, with stenciling and crackled Texture Paste to complete our piece. If you have  watercolour pencils bring them along to class for shading. We will supply coloured inks in keeping with the colours of the project , you may bring your own inks if you want a different colour scheme.

Save the Date – The fabulous Natalie May is coming to Bella Paperie and will be teaching classes over the whole weekend. More details will be advertised closer to the date.

Three of our locally owned Northside paper craft stores, Bella Paperie, A Place to Create and 3 Tails Craft & Cards have come together to bring you a day of professional demos and “FREE” make & takes. Experience a fantastic range of products and expert knowledge with friendly and relaxed service throughout these three independently owned stores. Car pool with your local crafting friends to follow the trail to all 3 stores. There will be a variety of different FREE make & takes and product demos running in each store from 9am – 3pm.

Join Robyn to create a wonderfully drippy, textured page featuring a hand lettered quote. Bring along your favourite quote to letter, or use the one supplied to enhance your page. Robyn will share some tips for creating texture in your art journal using masks for beautifully touch-worthy pages.
If you already art journal – bring along your usual kit, if not check the requirements list for a guide on what to bring. You will need an approx. A4 sized journal to begin with – please check in store for details. We would love to know where you are at with mixed media so let Deb know when you book in – absolute beginners are very welcome but the more experienced will find something to challenge them in each class.

What a great opportunity to spend time creating with your favourite hobby and spending time with great friends. Dinner will be a self-serve Mexican fiesta and lunch, afternoon tea and supper will also be provided. Book early, this crop is sure to be popular.