The next GSG is on!

As we all know, the next GSG is on the weekend of 20, 21 and 22 November, which isn't far away!  Here are the graphics of the photos that you will need for each page (hopefully it's obvious which photos need to be coloured, black and white or sepia!!):

1. "The Strip"
And no, not the Las Vegas version!  A very simple yet effective layout where the photos are definitely the star.  Perfect for the photos that tell a story, with any subject.

2. "Through the Window"
Again, a layout focussing on the photos with nothing fancy to detract from the story.  Will suit any types of photos.

3. "Waves of Love"
A 'pretty' layout probably best suited to showcasing something feminine in your life using some beautiful patterned paper as the start of the page.

4. "Patchwork Quilt"
There may be a little sewing on this one, but this page is mainly about the wonderful handmade look.

5. "Fancy Frills"
We'll do something a little different with this page using fabric and ... frills!  Again, probably more suited for photos with a feminine touch.

6. "Oh So Square"
With bursts of colour and patterns, many small photos come into their own in this page.  This is a 'choose your own patterned paper from the stash' page, so any types of photos will work wonderfully!

7. "All That Glitters"
A layout using, you guessed it, glitter!  But fear not, it will not be messy and you will not walk away with glitter in your hair, in your eyebrows and between your toes!

8. "White Open Spaces"
A set of five layouts, focussing on effective use of white space while allowing you to scrap very small photos that may not be the best quality, but mean something special enough that you want to capture the memories.

I've also included a link to a pdf of a document that summarises this if you'd prefer (for printing purposes mainly): GSG Photo Requirements. 

I'll give a printed copy to K to make sure she gets it!

Let me know if there any questions.  Cost is likely to be around $100-$120 this year.

Extra supplies!

Hi Scrappers,

The weekend is drawing nigh, and the excitement is building for a mammoth weekend of scrapping! The extra things you'll need to bring to the GSG are:

1. Button collections
2. Brad/eyelet collections
3. Inks (black, brown, others that match photos)
4. Adhesives (tape, Pritt, dimensional magic, 3D tape/dots, Xyron if you wish)
5. Cutting implements (trimmer, knife, ruler, cutting mat, scissors)
6. Tweezers
7. Piercer
8. Corner rounder (if you have one)
9. Previously supplied Carolees Creations little letters
10. Anything else you want!

The location is the Paragon Corporate Centre in Sydney Street, but we're in a different room this time - no more moving of the desks! There is a fridge, microwave and coffee making facilities, with McDonalds just down the road if you want a 'real' coffee! We will have light snacks and refreshments available throughout the weekend, but lunches are not supplied. Like previous times, we'll probably just organise something for lunch with the men.

We anticipate starting at about 7.00 on Friday night, and we'll finish whenever we finish (as we all know!). Saturday morning we'll start about 9.00am, but we'll discuss this in Friday night. Don't forget the BBQ on Saturday night... more details on the day.

Can't wait to see you all there! Hope you've got your photos ready (although I know there were STILL some hiccups)!!!

Photo needs!

Hello all,

We are trying a different approach to listing the photos you require this time - after all, we all know the trouble that a certain someone keeps having in bring the wrong photos!! So we've drawn up some little pictures that show you the photos required for each layout. If the photos needed are black and white, then the photo box has been drawn in black. If they can be colour, they are drawn in purple. Remember, that you can print your photos in black and white for all of them if you want to - it depends on how you think the colours in your photos will work. I would suggest printing out this page and taking it with you to the photo shop to order - then you can't go wrong!!

Page 1: Ribb-on & on & on

As you may have guessed, a page using ribbon as a stand out feature.

Page 2: Around the block

Using the simple yet effective methods of colour blocking, you will need a combination of colour and black and white photos for this one. You will need to think about your journalling - this will be done on the night while we show you a great trick for printing computer journalling that co-ordinates beautifully with your page.

Page 3: Love, Basically

A beautiful page that showcases a stand-out photo as the focal point.

Page 4: Little People

These photos should be of some little people in your life - your children as babies/toddlers, nieces or nephews, or even yourself as a little one. (V and N, if you need some photos, just ask C and she's got some that would be suitable if you want to use them.)

Page 5: Triple Treat

Like the name suggests, three photos are needed for this page, and would probably work best for photos similar to each other in their composition.

Pages 6 to 10: Simply Kraft

These 5 pages are the definition of 'simple scrapping'. Pages 7 to 10 would all work well as 81/2 x 11 pages if you would prefer.

Hopefully everyone can work out the photo requirements now - and there's no excuse for getting them wrong! Please let me know if you have any questions.

In the meantime, happy scrapping, and check back soon.

It's on again!

The Get Scrapped Getaway is on again! Kicking off on Friday 19 June in the evening and continuing throughout the weekend, get set for another weekend of scrapping, snacking and chatting!

Keep an eye out for more details - such as photo requirements (which as we all know from previous experience, is VERY important)!

Keep the weekend free - and happy scrapping in the meantime!