Saturday 28 February 2009

MARCH DESIGNER KIT & ADD-ON


This month's kit is consists a black, grey, white and red mix of Damask printed papers, with a certain regal feel to them. The Designer's were all very eager to create with these kits once they received them.

This kit features:

Theresa Collins Damask Paper - Negative Double-sided Paper
Little Yellow Bike Grey Damask Double-sided Paper
Little Yellow Bike Love Letter, Grey with White Flocked Pattern
Little Yellow Bike Decorative Edged Solid Square Paper
Little Yellow Bike Decorative Edge Grid Circle Paper
Grayson Hall Tell Your Story Alphabet & Journal It Tags
Little Yellow Bike Transparency Strips
Quickutz Flourish - cut by Marg
Bazzill White blossom - stamped by Marg with a Script Stamp
Red Glitter Miniature Flowers
Pearl Hat Pin
Large Black Brad
Bazzill Cardstock
- White OP
- Elephant
- Raven
- Amsterdam



March's Add-on Kit Features:

Carolee's Creations Tiny Etched Alphabets
7Gypsies Journalling Tag
Silver Metallic Journalling Gel Pen
Decorative Buttons
3 Green Tara Blossoms
Length of Cream Braid
Chipboard Bookplates
Quickutz Book Binders

Check out what the DESIGNERS have created with these awesome kits in the NEWSLETTER

Friday 27 February 2009

Thursday 26 February 2009

Wednesday 25 February 2009

Sketch and a gallery Layout...

I just wanted to share a sketch that I did last week for the Bush Fire cyber-crop we had on the weekend, and a gorgeous interpretation I spied in the gallery by the very lovely Michelle (aka Mrs Frizz) from NZ. 
Well done Michelle, I love the colours you've used and that photo is classic :) Have a great day. Lynlee x

Want to see a little more???

Here's a little bit more of the kit!

Are you tempted????

Tuesday 24 February 2009

March Sneak Peek

Here it is .....

The first sneak peek at March's Designer Kit.

This month's kit will knock your socks off!

Sunday 22 February 2009

Silent Auction, Raffles & Bushfire Appeal




We are holding a silent auction at Country Papercraft to raise funds for the bushfire appeal.

Up for grabs at the auction is this fantastic bag of goodies!

Valued at over US$100. So all you need to do is email me - countrypapercraft@gmail.com how much you wish to bid for this item!

All Proceeds go to the bushfire appeal. You have until Monday 24th Midnight to email your bids. After that the bag goes to the highest bidder!

We are also holding a raffle in the Shop for a fantastic KAISER gift pack. To purchase your tickets just head on over to the shop and add a few to your basket. Remember 10% of sales in the shop go to the BUSHFIRE APPEAL.


Have you been and checked out the challenges that the Designers have posted in the Forum???

Thursday 19 February 2009

this weeks sketch



ok so if you recently happened by the blog you would have seen a different weekly sketch here before, and you probably thought...hang on thats the same fantastic sketch Deb provided us with the other week....lol Ummm technical glitch...gremlins??? You've had too much to drink already??? Nah we thought it was so fantastic we would give it to you again, but then thought...hmm maybe you would like a different one.


So here goes.....this weeks sketch brought to you by Leonie!

I hope you like!!!









Sunday 15 February 2009

February's Mid Monthly Newsletter is out

It should have hit your inbox by now! If not, please subscribe in the box over there on the right!

New products in store this month are:

Simple Scrapbooks "Quick & Easy Scrapbooks"

GCD Schooled Pad - contains 24 sheets 12" paper

Rusty Pickle "I Love You" patterned paper

Fancy Pants Transparency Sheets

Scrapbooking Australia "Wiggles" patterned paper

Print Blocks 3 Ringed Albums - Hot Pink

Inkadoos - back in stock

Jac double sided adhesive paper

Core-dinations Cardstock Pads

Nestabilities - Curved Rectangles, Classic Ovals, Scalloped Ovals, Long Classic Rectangles, Long Scalloped Rectangles, Embossing mats

Hybrid Gel Pens - back in stock

Cricut Cutting Mats

KAISERscrapbooking Brads - Argentella, Lovestruck

KAISERscrapbooking Sweets Range (as featured in Feb Designer Kit)

Crop-o-dile BIG Bite

A2Z Chipboard - assorted frames, embellishments & words



Thursday 12 February 2009

A sketch for you...

Well, I have another sketch for you today, so if you feel the need for a bit of inspiration, maybe this sketch will jump-start your mojo. Don't forget to upload your layouts in the gallery, we would love to see your interpretations.

And, here is my interpretation using the gorgeous Crate Paper Mia collection. Happy scrapping, bye for now. Lynlee.





Wednesday 11 February 2009

Bushfire Appeal!

Country Papercraft is doing their bit in raising funds for the Bushfire Appeals.

Next Weekend 20th - 24th of February we are holding a CYBER SCRAP-a-THON over in the FORUM

There are going to be challenges with prize packs, and 10% of all sales on the SATURDAY will be given to the Bushfire Appeal! So why not spend up big, increase your scrap stash and give money to the Bushfire Appeal.


How about getting some of your non scrapping friends to sponsor you on how many layouts you will create over the weekend? The more layouts you get done - the more money you raise for this worthwhile cause!

Sponsorship forms are available for download by sending an email to me.

Monday 9 February 2009

Anyone up for a bit of Blind Scrapping??

Thought I might have a go at providing you all with a blind scrapping challenge, so go forth and gather your supplies :)

You will need: 1 x cardstock for the base
1 x patterned paper 18.5cm x 17cm
1 x patterned paper 4.5cm x 26.5cm
1 x patterned paper 30cm x 9.5cm - I scalloped the bottom edge, but you could tear it.
1 x ribbon or lace 17cm long
1 x photo - mine is 10cm x 11cm
Chipboard, sticker or rub on alphas for title
Tiny alphas for sub title
Blossoms, chipboard shapes, bling for embellishing.

Ok, here goes:

Distress and/or ink the edges of your patterned paper.

Take the 30cm x 9.5cm piece of pp and place along the bottom edge of the cardstock. Mine is about 2cm up from the bottom with the scallops facing down.

Next, take the 4.5cm x 26.5cm strip of pp and place down the left hand side. Mine is about 2.5cm from the left edge and overhangs the bottom piece slightly.

Place the 3rd piece of pp over the strip and bottom pieces. Mine is about 4.5cm in from the left edge and about 6cm down from the top.

Are you still with me??

Now place your photo on the 3rd piece of pp. Because mine is almost square, it fits nicely, and I placed it about 6.5cm from the left edge and about 10.5cm up from the bottom.

Place the piece of ribbon or lace along the bottom of the 3rd piece of pp, up about 1cm and extending onto the scalloped strip.

There you go - nice and easy, and hopefully understandable.

Place your title on the right hand side of the pic, with your sub title under the ribbon or lace strip, and place your other embellishments to make the lo your own.

Mine will be shown in the CPC February Mid Month newsletter.

Please upload yours into the Gallery , and I will choose one to show here on the blog :)

So, what are you waiting for??? Dont forget to share - I will :)

Thanks for taking my blind challenge

Deb (aka TD)

Friday 6 February 2009

This week's Scrapbooking Sketch

The very talented Deb has drawn us another sketch!!!!

Would love to see your interpretation of this gorgeous sketch!
This fantastic page was done by Kris, I saw it in the gallery and wanted to share it with you all.
She has used Deb's Sketch and the February Designer Kit...Love it Kris.

Thursday 5 February 2009

Monday 2 February 2009

Spied in the Gallery

Whilst scouring through the recently uploaded layouts in the gallery today, I came across this layout...


POISED - created by Bramblebabe....

I love the muted tones, the addition of the driftwood from the beach, all the beads & fibres. The paper rolling technique used is absolutely gorgeous too. What an all-round awesome layout!

Who's going to be our next featured artist? Keep your eye on the blog for the next layout that catches our eye soon!