The Scrap Hub

June Updates

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What's New on ScrapbookHub.com.au!

Font of the Month -

Butter Brot Papier

Butterfly Heaven Dingbats

Video Tutorials - Making & Using Transparenices

Using Your Papercraft Tools Videos

Organising Your Photos on your computer

Store Specials feature!

Have you received the June Newsletter? Contact us if you didn't get it!

June News

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IN THE LIMELIGHT ...

Welcome to our newest Limelighters ...

Ruby Bisson - Scrapbooking ... check out Ruby'sHow ToTip
Amanda Reddicliffe - Stamping ... get instructions for the Owl Birthday Card
Anita Meade - Card Making ... make her beautiful Apple Tree Card

Congratulations to these talented women for their fantastic contributions to papercrafts!

JUNE CHALLENGES ...

Inspirational Sketches from Beggahuna

Cuttlebug Challenges on the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog

MEMBERS FREE GIVEAWAY ...

This can only be accessed by registered members ... get this FREE GIVE AWAY from the Forum!

MEMBER JUNE COMPETITION ...

Want to win this Paper Bag Album Kit?

The kit includes Patterned paper, cardstock, paperbag album, tags, ribbon, brads, buttons, flowers ... alll ready for you to start your project!

All you need to do is to upload a picture into the Gallery before midnight on the 30th June. Layouts, cards, BTP items, ATC's or even a favourite photo. We really love to see your creations!

Congratulations to Dorothy Persic on winning the Kaisercraft Pack in May!

FROM OUR SPONSORS ...

Creative Era ... a Brand New Scrapbooking Store located in Windsor, NSW

Only 1 hour from the City and the Blue Mountains. Overlooking the beautiful Hawkesbury River, a 30 second stroll from the very popular “Windsor Seafoods” & “The Macquarie Arms” in George Street (Sydney’s Oldest Hotel). Why not treat yourself to a day out and make use of the upstairs area that overlooks the Hawkesbury while scrapbooking with friends!

Anna's Craft Cupboard ...

* Stock expected in June:
* New paper range from Cosmo Cricket called Early Bird
* Restocks of Basic Grey Opaline pearls and other bits and pieces
* New Road Maps line from October Afternoon along with another restock New Fancy Pants
* Kraft Kutz releases - boy and girl (in transit)
* New American Crafts glitter thickers (in transit)
* Restocks of Amy Lotus tool caddies (green and grey have arrived, waiting on pink)
* Two new ranges of Basic Grey due late June/early July

Kaisercraft ... New classes for June!

Q1 Product Release - Preview these products here
Scrapbooking Kits - 12 great kits being released!

Kazmos Kreationz ... are having a massive in store clear out!
Make sure you pop in & check out the Stocktake Clearance Category you will certainly find some fabulous bargains!

* JustRite Stamps - marked down
* Kaisercraft - way below cost
* New Laser cuts from MOS - embellishments & covers!

TROUBLE ORGANISING YOUR PHOTOS?

The best tool for organising your digital photos is the delete button.

Don't download what you won't want to keep and show others. Immediately get rid of ‘the junk’. It’s a photographic purge—the less you have in front of you to organise, the easier it will be to get them all in order ... read more

May Updates!

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Win a Marrakech Prize Pack from Kaisercraft!

To win this prize pack valued at $40, tell us in 25 words or less - "My favourite Kaisercraft products is ..."

To be eligible for this, you must be a member of ScrapbookHub.com.au. Simply email your entry to ScrapbookHub.com.au by midnight 31st May, 2009.

Kaisercraft has released some fantastic new products for all papercrafters!

May Member's Giveaway

Need some Date Stamps for your layouts? Check out this mix of great stamps. Print onto card, vellum, transparency or paper and simply cut out to use them wherever you wish.

We're looking for great stores!

We like to highlight stores that provide great service in our 'Store in the Limelight'. We are looking for stores to promote over the next few months. If you have a favourite store then we ask that you contact us and let us know about it!

Sponsor's News ...

Kazmos Kreationz - Everybody that places an order over $50 (excluding postage) from 24th May until 31st May will receive a sample pack of our new Laser Cuts. Check it out now!

Anna's Craft Cupboard - Sass Lass Felties, Chipboard, Brads and Blossoms for your projects and some inspirational tutorials!

Kaisercraft - New products, new classes & new workshops! New Ideas!

Pickleberrypop - New weekly Products, Sales, Special offers & PBP Designer Freebies!

Krazy Krafters - NEW - Little Yellow Bicycle & Fancy Pants papers

In the Limelight ...

Scrapper in the Limelight ... Natalie Taylor

Cardmaker in the Limelight ... Libby Dyson

May Blog Challenges ...

Making Pet Pages can be lots of fun if not a challenge - our Blog Challenge for May is A True Friend.

What about a monthly sketch challenge? Then head over to A Page From My Sketchbook.

Or would you just like some great ideas for your next projects, then we suggest Nat's Creative Chaos.

Make sure that you post your creations into the Gallery so that we can all share your creativity!

Found in the Gallery ...

Thank you to Gaay3!

New resources added this month ...

Video Tutorials - Make your own Don't Throw It Away & Customise a Ribbon

Fonts & Dingbats - Byron Font for Heritage Layouts & Cards & Floralia Dingbats

New Article - Creating Titles Using WordArt making the most of your already installed fonts.

New Resources in April!

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We've added some great new resources to help you be even more creative! Check here ...

If you find anything worth shouting about, Contact us!

What's On in April?

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The April Newsletter is now out! This will be one of two for the month ... next week we will send you some great new resource links ... such as videos tutorials, fonts and great new tips, all newly listed on ScrapbookHub.com.au, that will whet your appetite to create.

Mother's Day Resources
Easter is now over and we can look forward to Mother's Day very soon. We have some great ideas for you to create some simple ... and not so simple ... gifts and cards for that special day. Mini Albums, Tag Albums, Decorated Box ... and more. Click here to find out more.

April Members Giveaway

Scrapbook Page Planner for you to printout. In fact, print out a few and put them into a decorated folder, ready for your next creative spurt. Member's Only!

Challenge Blog for April

Colour Combos Galore has some wonderful challenges for all papercrafters and they also supply you with inspiring layout ideas to whet your appetite to create.

Sketch Blog for April

Becky Fleck is well known for her diverse array of sketches - 12 x 12, 8 x 8, circular, cards ... You'll never be short of design ideas for any of your layouts whether it be paper or digital!

Sponsors News
A Passion for Craft - Sale Items Have to Go!
Spend $30.00 in the sale items section and get 30% off!

Anna's Craft Cupboard - Weekly promotions!
For the month of April, Anna's Craft Cupboard will be running weekly promotions. These promotions will vary each week and include prizes, postage promotions, cash back offers and more!! There will be something for everyone.

Kazmos Kreations - Super Specials! 50% off!
K&C Paper packs - were $39.95 now $19.95 20% off Marah Johnson Collections

Krazy Krafters - Site Launch!
The new site has been launched! Shop online NOW!

Pickleberrypop - New products - big discounts!
Get the whole scoop on all the sales and special offers we have on offer in the Pop Shop, right after the New Products section!

What's Hot
New Kaisercraft releases ... what are you waiting for! Bright, warm papers, five new BTP Albums,lumpy, bumpy embellishments and more!

March Competition Winner!
Congratulations Scrapmanda ... you are off to the Expo of your choice, with a friend! Contact us to organise your two tickets to either ... 2009 Sydney Paper Crafts Festival - October 2 - 4 OR 2009 Scrapbook & Papercraft Convention & Expo held in Brisbane - June 6 to 8 OR 2009 Paperific Expo held in Melbourne - June 19 - 21!

Watch out for your new resources in next week's news!

Kaisercraft DT Callout

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Interested in joining Kaisercraft's Design team?

There are 10 positions up for grabs and this will be a 12 month position with a variety of requirements to be completed with each product release.

To view all the details, check here ...

March Update

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Contributors Wanted

Are you a website hound?
Are you a whiz at researching scrapbooking and papercrafts information?
Do you love searching for scrapbook and papercraft resources and only want good quality stuff?
Are you a blog hopper and have favourite sites that provide lots of incentive and motivation?

Then Scrapbook Hub invites you to be part of our team. We are looking for enthusiastic scrapbookers and papercrafters to contribute to keeping up the fresh, resource information that we demand of our site. Australian content is our goal but we also realize that some international content is important.

What are we looking for? Resources to share with our members –

Paper, digital & hybrid scrapbooking resources
Cards, ATC’s and stamping
Photography
Photo editing and graphic design software
Tools and techniques
Hot New Products you’ve found and used
Special crops, scrapbook retreats/getaways, competitions, fundraisers

Contact us and let us know what you can provide the SBH. Let us know a bit about yourself, your interests and your blog.

As a highlighted contributor, you get worldwide exposure to your creating and to you!

March Member Giveaway - Alpha Set

Check out the Forum to collect your bright Coloured Round Alpha Set. Download the pdf sheet and use it in any way you think of!

March Member Competition

coral pink-wheat- orange-orange red

The first month of Autumn – using this colour challenge - borrowed from the great challenge site - Color Combos Galore - create a layout or card and upload into the gallery in the SBH Challenges & Classes Section – and let us know through the Forum!
Let’s see what your creative juices can produce!

Let’s see what your creative juices can produce! Competition finishes at midnight on 31st March. The winner will receive 2 tickets to either one of these shows (whichever is closest for you to attend) -

2009 Sydney Paper Crafts Festival - October 2 - 4 OR
2009 Scrapbook & Papercraft Convention & Expo held in Brisbane - June 6 to 8 OR
2009 Paperific Expo held in Melbourne - June 19 - 21

What are you waiting for!

Sponsor’s News

A Passion For Craft
Pre Orders now available! - New Basic Grey Lime Rickey and Wisteria.
Beautiful new range from SEI , Love Birds , Bridgeport and Mimosa Collections.
Great New Company Memento out now and ready for pre order ! Check out their great new range of papers just perfect for those boy layouts!

Kazmos Kreations
Teresa Collins - New Collections in stock NOW
RELEASED AT CHA 09

DOCUMENTED,
JOURNAL IT GIRL
FAMILY MATTERS
& some HAUTE CUISINE
and also Stamps to match

Anna’s Craft Cupboard
Very recent arrivals include Making Memories Flower Patch, MME Penny Lane, Prima, My Little Shoebox, Bella Blvd, Cosmo Cricket (3 ranges) and more! To view all new items click here.

March should see the arrival of Scenic Route, Rose Moka, WRMK, Crate Paper, Sass Lass and Pink Paislee products from CHA.

Pickleberrypop
Exciting stuff! FruitLoOp Sally has joined the team of designers at PBP!
She has some seriously fun and unique products in store, make sure you check them all out! Oh, and they are all 30% off right now, so be quick!

Blog in the Limelight

A Page From My Sketchbook - Liz Weber has some great sketch challenges for you. View the fantastic layouts as well!

We are always delighted to receive recommendations and suggestions from our members - let us know how we can provide you with the best resource site in Oz!

2009 - Up and Running!

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The start of the new year, kids ready to go back to school, for some of you holidays are over and the work week is now a reality - what better way to relax and unwind than some creating!

If you are 'normal' there are times that your get-up-and-go just got-up-and-left! But don't despair, just check out these resources to get your mojo back!

Some basic inspiration -

Sketch Me If You Can
Fiskars Craft Sketches
Black Magic Sketches
Scrapbook Hub Summer Layout Challenge - courtesy of CT member Vicki Brunner

if these don't grab you - there are many more sketches here.

Want more of a challenge? Here's some places to go -

How about a blog to inspire you -

PROJECT 365
Still not too late to start - take up this challenge and really get your photography and creating skills fine tuned! Click on to Photojojo for more information!

JANUARY NEWSLETTER
Our latest newsletter was sent out last week - please make sure that you white list www.scrapbookhub.com.au so that the newsletter gets to you. If you haven't received it, check your junk mail. If it's not there, you can always check out our past newsletters here. If you haven't signed up to receive our monthly news, you can do so here. If you wish to receive our member gifts and giveaways, this is the place to go.

VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS
As creators and crafters, we are very visual - watching a demonstration makes such a difference when learning a new technique. Check out these Videos from You Tube, with new links added at the bottom of the page.

STORE IN THE LIMELIGHT
Do you have a favourite store you would like to nominate as our Store in the Limelight? Just email us with their details so we can contact them with an invitation to participate.

CENTRE OF ATTENTION
There are so many wonderful crafters out there that provide inspiration and motivation - check out Ruth Clarke & Chantelle Huigenza - January's Stars!

Don't forget our sponsors -

Kazmoz Kreations who have a big sale on at the moment - some great papers on sale right now!
Anna's Craft Cupboard store is packed with all the supplies you need!
A Passion for Craft is looking for a DT - check out the site and if you'd love to be part of it, send in an application!
Pickleberrypop always has great new releases for those of you into Digi Scrapping!

Christmas Countdown!

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As creators, I appreciate all of you are busy getting organised for the 25th of December when the the Jolly Big Man makes his way down the chimney! Christmas cards and tags, presents, cooking, sewing ... and the list goes on! We put alot of pressure on ourselves don't we!

Don't forget that this is a great time to pick up a bargain from some great stores. Check these specials out - and keep looking as we are continually adding more specials ads. Papers, Laser Cuts, Embellishments, Rub-ons ... from Kazmos Kreationz, Stella's Scrapbooking, Scrapbooking Wonders, Meant To Be.

NEWSLETTER
Our December newsletter went out last week - if you didn't get yours you either haven't signed up or it maybe went to your Junk Mail. Check that you have ScrapbookHub.com.au added as a Safe Domain to make sure your newsletter arrives into your Inbox.

You can view the previous newsletters here ...

SPONSORS NEWS
Kazmos Kreationz -All Kaisercraft Papers - $1.00! Check out clearance & $1.00 paper sections - more products uploaded weekly. New arrivals - Tim Holtz Masks, Grungeboard Elements - Seasonal and Grungeboard Tabbed & Bracket Books.
Anna's Craft Cupboard - New this week: October Afternoon's three new ranges - Night Light, Good Cheer and Weathervane have arrived and are moving quickly. Glimmer Mists have been restocked. Currently having a massive paper sale!
A Passion for Craft - We are having a sale! Grab yourself a bargin while stocks last! Paper for as low as .90c! Huge savings and great products.
Pickleberrypop - has some fantastic new kits for the digi scrappers among you! If you would like to have a go at creating a page with digi scrapping, there is a free startup kit, with easy instructions!

DECEMBER MEMBER COMPETITION
Upload into the gallery, by midnight on Dec 31st, to be in line to win either a Heidi Grace 'Inspire Me' Paper Pack or "Cardmaking with Scrapbook Embellishments" Book. Winners announced on 1st January, 2009!

SOUTHERN CROSS KIDS CAMPS
This is our featured Charity for December. You can help to support this group by making simple 6" x 6" pages to made into journals for these abused, neglected and disadvantaged children. Or you can send your excess supplies to Julie Stone for these layout to be completed by the children's camp carers. Visit Julie's Blog to see how you can support this very worthy cause. Every little bit counts!

SCRAPFEST - ROTORUA JANUARY 2009
In January 2009 Scrapfest is coming to Rotorua!!! Krazy Krafters & Scrapbook Dreams have got together to create a wonderful weekend of scrapping fun… what a great way to kick off 2009!
Our inaugural Scrapfest is taking place during the weekend of January 17th & 18th. Check here for more information ...

Stay tuned for more news!

Busy, Busy, Busy!

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Lots of things happening at SBH! We are starting our first online class tomorrow - 4 weeks of Christmas Gift Ideas - and you will love what you get! Vicki Brunner has some fabulous projects for you to complete in your own time.

Each class gives you printed instructions that you can download. You can use your own stash, you can adapt the ideas to whatever you choose, you will be given some little extras to download also ... Only registered SBH members can access the class, so make sure you register and then go to the Forum for your information.

If you are just a newsletter subscriber, you will also need to sign up as a member for this!

Have you checked out the Kit of the Month? Wicked Princesses have an amazing kit on offer - why not treat yourself to an early Christmas Present or use it to make someone else a beautiful gift! The Dragon Kit is great value!

Anna's Craft Cupboard has some great prizes up for grabs - make sure you check out the store for some great new products!

Don't forget our refer a friend comp - check out the home page for details!

It's Christmas Madness!

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We don't need to be reminded that Christmas is 60 days away! But for anyone contemplating creating their own cards or gifts, then the time has come t at least plan what you want to do and then get the supplies for your project.

Check out this page to get you started. We have got together some great Christmas ideas to kick start anyone contemplating their Christmas list.

Of course we are always grateful for any suggestions, blogs, sites etc that we can add to our resource lists. If you know of one you'd like to recommend, send us through an email!

Have you checked out our sponsors sites? Lyn at A Passion for Craft has a special "Refer a friend discount For each friend that you refer to our store that purchases $30 or more (before shipping ), you will receive a 10% discount to use on your next purchase as my way of saying "Thank you!!" There are lots of great supplies to get your Xmas scrapping done too!

I made my very first Digi Layout this morning thanks to Pickleberrypop! The instructions made it very easy to do and it was a quick creation - alot different from my usual work! There are some amazing kits, papers and embellishments to be purchased for your digi scrapping needs so take a moment to pop over to Pickleberrypop and discover for yourself!

Don't foget our Launch Celebration - 3 Lucky subscribers will win some great products! And if you refer a friend you will go into a special draw! So, let your friends know and share the news!

Brave Hearts Fundraiser

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INVITATION TO BRAVE HEARTS CROP

Fundraiser in Memory of Kristen Potts

Saturday 25th October 2008 9:30am till 5.00pm

Connect with the real reason we make albums and do something with our photos. Help us raise funds for research into Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (at Royal Childrens Hospital, Melbourne) in memory of Kristen Potts. There will be lots of raffles and opportunities to WIN prizes on the day so come prepared with a little extra change or gold coins.

Where: Village Green Hotel - Cabaret Room, Cnr. Springvale and Ferntree Gully Rds, Brandon Park

Cost: $40.00 for the day includes lunch, morning tea, afternoon tea and hot drinks throughout the day.

Raffles drawn at 3:30pm !!

RSVP by Monday 20th October to indicate your intention to attend - payment of your registration fee to confirm your place will be payable upon booking. Your spot is not confirmed until payment received, and places are limited.

For more details contact Rosemary Mulcahy 9557 8045 or 0414 578 647 or aware@alphalink.com.au

Please join us and support this very worthwhile event!

You are also welcome to come and browse our displays and shop between 1 pm and 4 pm.

Happy Birth Day ScrapbookHub.com.au

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The big day is here and ScrapbookHub.com.au is now out in cyber space - in a place we can find anyway! Make sure you check it out and keep a watch for our birthday presents - lots of wonderful prizes for our new members. Information will be posted over the next week so make sure you don't miss out!

We welcome our passionate and talented Contributor Team - Karen Yates, Vicki Brunner, Deanne Stewart-Mills and Sara Noendeng. Check out their blogs, via the website, and see what amazing creators they are!

So, make sure that you keep checking back onto the site, who knows what treasures you will find over the next fortnight!

Getting Closer!

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Well the countdown has started till we begin our official launch of ScrapbookHub.com.au.
It has been a lengthy period of planning and preparation but the excitement is now starting to build as things are in the final stages of pre-launch.

We have been busy sending out invitations to crafters to be part of our team. We are still interested in hearing from you if you would like to be a part of our contributing team or one of our featured crafters - or maybe you know someone who you would like to nominate to be in the Limelight -

Scrappers
Card Makers
Stampers
Designer
Teacher
ATC Artist

or is there a particular store you think deserves recognition? This can be any type of papercraft store - Bricks & Mortar, Online Retail,Digital.

Email us if you have someone to nominate as a talented and inspiring papercrafter of any kind.

Make sure you either contact us or leave a comment with your email address so that we can let you know as soon as the site is online. There will be prizes for early member registrations, so don't miss out!

Wanted - Scrapbook Hub Contributor Team

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Getting ready to launch in September!

We are looking for fresh faces - papercrafters who show passion, talent, enthusiasm, motivation and inspiration ...

Are you creative, full of ideas? Love to share?

ScrapbookHub.com.au is looking for passionate, energetic, fun, inspiring individuals who love to create any types of papercrafts and share their work with others.

In our search, we were looking for the following criteria:

... An active member in any of the papercraft forums
... An active Blogger
... A fresh face in the papercraft world
… A talented, passionate and inspiring crafter
... A crafter willing to publically share their work and their ideas
... An active commitment to Scrapbook Hub for 6 months

To be considered for one of these positions, or if you know someone who fills these criteria, email us

Welcome to Scrapbook Hub Blog!

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Scrapbook Hub is preparing to launch a brand new website with an approach that makes it especially valuable to everyone involved in the papercraft field in Australasia.

The content is focused on Australian and New Zealand papercrafters who have a definite style of their own—and Scrapbook Hub is the showcase for our unique designs. This is the place to “meet” papercrafters from the Australasian region.

Scrapbooking, card making, stamping, altered books and beyond the page projects, paper quilting, papermaking, artist cards—any paper craft you can dream of—will have a home at Scrapbook Hub.

We are creating a hub for:
... Accomplished teachers
... Outstandingly talented designers
... Innovative manufacturers
... Dedicated wholesalers and distributors
... Impassioned industry leaders
... Zealous retailers and
... Inspiring, passionate and creative scrappers, cardmakers, stampers and papercrafters of all kinds.

Here, you’ll find links to a multitude of resources, articles, galleries, new product releases, special offers for members, information, marketplaces, directories, featured crafters—all centered on Australia and New Zealand resources.

ScrapbookHub.com.au is:
... A premier online resource centre for new and experienced scrapbookers, card makers, stampers and paper crafters
... A friendly community of scrapbookers, card makers, stampers and paper crafters
... A giant gallery of inspiring layouts and projects
... A hub of activity to inspire, challenge, broaden and develop paper crafters

Scrapbook Hub is an independent site providing the Australasian marketplace with the best products, suppliers and crafters that Australasia has to offer.