Wow this month has really gone fast! Sorry about not posting but I spent some time in Brisbane catching up with family and friends-all the important things in life....and they make good scrapbooking material!! LOL! This time of year is big on birthdays for us so expect to see more birthday layouts coming up. The next project in line is the birthday banner above so look out for OTP classes soon.  New Kaiser stock has arrived and I just love the "Sears & Sons" range. Next month's calendar & newsletter should be posted by the end of the week. Happy Scrapping.

Spring has Sprung

framed layered layout for a male

assorted fathers day/male cards
Since September is the month of "Fathers" we have some male orientated cards and layouts and not just the flowery ones we associate with Spring.....but we will have some more of those soon!

Catching Up

The winter colds and flu have been around our place so not a lot has been getting done but thankfully we're all on the mend. The good news is that Heart & Soul Scrapbooks is now on Facebook so you can keep up with what's happening and what's new! Please remember to like our page. We are preparing for the Spring months with new class layouts and some off the page projects-keep an eye out for sneak previews. Handmade embellishments are always so lovely so pop in and have a go at making some in our "Spring Blooms" class. Fathers day is just around the corner so cards and layouts are on the go in the next few weeks. It's time to spring clean all your craft supplies so empty out those cupboards, drawers, boxes, files, folders (you know I can go on & on here about where we stash stuff!!). See what you can use in different ways, find what you had forgotten you stashed away and use some of those tools that you only use ocassionally. There is bound to be some supplies that you don't like or need any more so consider donating them to schools or kids clubs or volunter groups that could find some enjoyment and fun with them.

creating your own spring garden

special cards for Fathers Day

spring beach days

What's New

New in store are some gorgeous FLOURISH WITH A BLING PRODUCTS! They come in many shapes, sizes and absolutely stunning colours. Here is a card sketch from their site to give you some inspiration for this week. FWAB can be used in card making, scrapbooking and any off the page projects as they are self adhesive.

Christmas In July

I know it's not really Christmas but a lot of people like any excuse for a party and will celebrate. Here are a couple of Christmas layouts. It could be a good time to catch up on any scrapbook pages from last Christmas that weren't completed yet. Or if you are really organised you can get started on this Christmas's cards!! A quick way to achieve this is to have a production line/mix and match system with the card, paper and embellishments. This takes the guess work out of trying to come up with a lot of different designs.
The poinsettia embellishments in these layouts were made by cutting out patterned paper, then layering the flowers and topping them with clear acrylic flowers from "Kutalicious" and these were coloured using alcohol inks.

Inspiration for July

Memory Maze

"Kutalicious" is a Queensland local company that produces acrylic embellishments. Their range includes words, shapes, numbers in clear, white, black or mirrored acrylic.
"Memory Maze" is also another local company specializing in chipboard of a very high quality. Heart & Soul stocks both these company's products so come and have a look at our range and how these products can be used in your cardmaking, layouts and crafts.







Things that make you go AHH!

Heart & Soul Scrapbooking Stuff

challenge yourself with this sketch

Have a look at the "Heartmade" page for some hand made goodies that can be used for scrapbooking, cardmaking and crafts in general. If you wish to purchase anything I can be contacted by email or phone(details on the sidebar).

This week's colour palette looks lovely and I am going to make the time to make a layout and I thought I would make a card as well!! Have fun and happy crafting.

Warm hands, warm Heart

back view

front view

What better way to spend a cool winter's day than to be scrapbooking/crafting. It's nice to have a break and have a warm drink in the winter sun to warm yourself inside and out. Catch up on your photo sorting, work out layouts you would like to do and finish all those projects you started and didn't quite finish. I know I always have at least 3 or 4 things on the go with more in mind!
 This lovely Kaiser mannequin was painted black and when it was dry, Kaiser black gem strips were adhered to the skirt section. Black sequins and black tulle were used to make the bodice. Roses of different sizes were adhered on the stand and neckline. The wings were made from Kaiser silk flowers folded in half with small silver fans on the fold. These were then glued on using a strong tacky glue. There are so many variations that can be used to make this mannequin the best dressed in town! Have a go and use your imagination and your scrap/craft stash.