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July 03, 2008

More new stuff and layouts......

For the older boy or man Kaisercraft has released a terrfic new Range "Old World".  It is also awesome for Heritage layouts. 

Debbie has scrapped this layout of her Grandfather when he was in the Navy.
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There are four double sided papers in this range:
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P274 P275
Ros has been "boy" scrapping too.  Using the fabulous and funky Bo Bunny Range and a heap of Droplets in all different colors.  The tag used for journaling was made by Sharni and was part of a Tag Swap from the Forum.
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Take a look at the forum, there are heaps of great swaps and ideas.  Click here to go to the forum http://forum.chandoncraft.com.au/

July 02, 2008

Continuing in the tradition of boys.....

Good news is the new Kaisercraft papers and male bling is now on the web as well as in store.

Debbie has scrapped the Skull Boi paper range.  What a great range for young boys.
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The range is four doubled sided papers:
P269 P268
P271 P270
The word "DUDE" is made from the new Bella Distressed Chipboard.  The Distressed Chipboard comes in 4 colors, the black as in the layout above and Hot Pink, Green and Blue.
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and you can find this chipboard here on the website at http://www.chandoncraft.com.au/Products/products.aspx?subcat=10265&pageSize=all

Rhinestones are not just for girls now.  There is a whole new range ideal for boys and men. 
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All these great shapes come in Silver, Copper and Black.  They are in the New Ranges Section on the web.

 

July 01, 2008

July is Boy/Man month......

Kaisercraft has declared July as Boy/Man month and we think that is a great idea, so we are too!!

Our competition for July is to scrap the boy and/or man in your life.  Place your entry on the gallery between Tuesday July 1st and Midnight 31st of July.  The winner will receive an awesome pack of "Masculine Product".  It is a random draw and every boy/man entry placed on the blog this month receives one chance to win.

Barbara has kicked off this competition with a page of her favorite "little man"!
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Can't wait to see who/what is your favorite boy/man!

June 30, 2008

Look what the stork brought......

Ok, not the stalk but Crafty Originals Chipboard have brought out a new stalk range for baby pages and it's in store now.

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12" Border
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Journal Corner                       Stork Frame
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Barbara has scrapped the following layout using the 12" border and Making Memories "Animal Crackers" baby range.
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June 29, 2008

Tomorrow is last day of end of year sale.....

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Click here for details:  http://chandoncraft.typepad.com/chandon_craft_news/2008/06/end-of-financ-1.html

Jennifer has been busy scrapping some girly stuff!
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This layout is a combination of Kaisercraft Cafe Culture and Blush, as well as Heidi Swapp's Carefree.  The hot pink flowers are pieces of felt ribbon cut into flowers. 
The photos are of Jennifer's daughter Rose dressed up as Paris Hilton for a fancy dress birthday party.  It's layouts like this that will be in the family for years to come are so much fun to look back on.

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June 28, 2008

August Class List

August Classes are now on show in store.  Bookings for these classes can now be made in store, by phoning 5223 2003, or emailing info@chandoncraft.com.au

Thurs 7th - Your Smile
Tues 12th - Card Making - Father's Day
Wed 13th - Your Smile
Thurs 14th - Laugh Out Loud
Thurs 21st - Happy Birthday
Wed 27th - Laugh Out Loud
Thurs 28th - Magic Happens

Thurs 7th   6.30 - 8.30pm  Delwyn Eastwood
Wed 13th 10am-12pm  Anthea McConachy
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In this class you will make both these awesome pages.  The title for this class is your choice.  There will be a whole alphabet in the kit.  In this class there will be a brad template for making shapes with brads.  Photo size 2 x 4x6" portrait photos.  Cost $23.50

Thurs 14th 6.30 - 8.30pm  Melissa Kennedy
Wed 27th 10am-12pm  Anthea McConachy
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This class is chock full of product to take home.  Each kit includes 3 packets of Kaiser Chipboard (not yet released), a full page of rub ons, a whole pack of Epoxy brads, papers, rhinestone word and individual rhinestones and the ink.  There is $45.00 of value in product alone!  Photo size 5x7" landscape.  Cost $29.95

Thurs 21st  6.30 - 8.30pm  Delwyn Eastwood
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Everyone takes birthday pictures!  This double page layout is perfect for either a girl or boy birthday celebration.  With the awesome 3d title and a pull out panel for journalling this is a fantastic layout.  Photos required are 1x 5x7" landscape and 3x 2x3" portrait photos.  Cost $25.00

Thurs 28th  6.30 - 8.30pm  Melissa Kennedy
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In this class you will use the Cricut Expressions machine to cut several components of this layout.  You will not just finish with a great page but also learn how versitile the Expressions machine is.  Photo required for this class is 1x 4x6" portrait photo.

June 27, 2008

End of Financial Year Clear Out.......

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HUGE   End of Year Sale     3 DAYS Only
Friday 27th, Sat 28th Mon 30th June

Come in store for hundreds of items on Sale.  
Some of the cool things available:

  **Patterned Paper marked 99 cents.
Buy 6-10 sheets for 89c each.
Buy 11-20 sheets for 79c each.
Buy 21 sheets plus for 69c each.

There will be papers from all of our most popular brands.

**American Crafts Ribbons - Over 400 new patterned and themed spools not been on display before.  Includes velvet Ric Rac, sheers, Christmas and Birthday themes.  All at $1.50 each.

**American Crafts Remark Foam Thickers.  Colors include Black, White, Blue, Red, and Crown, all at $3.50 each.

**American Crafts Scrapbook Kits.  These kits include 6 patterned papers, buttons, ribbon spools, brads and alpha sheets.  Idea Gallery on the back.  Special Price $8.95

**L'il Davis Vintage Wood Words Packs $3.95.  Themes include Time, Party, Feelings & Road Trip.

**L'il Davis Rubber Tags for Boys $2.95                            
**L'il Davis Large Wood Words  $1.99 each.
**L'il Davis Rub Ons - $3.95.                                           
**L'il Davis Pearl and Silver Buckles - $3.95
**L'il Davis Saftey Pin;  3 Colors  $2.99                            
**Pressed Petal "Believe" Christmas Kits $14.95
**Assorted Colors Embossing Powders - All $3.99             
**Huge Range of flowers $1.99
**Chandon Craft Class Kits from $12.95                           
**Trimmings Rub Ons $1.99
**KI Memories Tattoo Alphas $4.95                                 
**Printworks Gold & Silver Vellum Stickers  $1.99
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June 25, 2008

New Layouts and new Prima Flowers

Your call for us to use more 4X6" photos has been answered some more in the layouts Ros has made!!!
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This Fancy Pants Range of papers "About a Boy" is awesome for little and teenage boys; both in age and at heart!  You can find the whole range here http://www.chandoncraft.com.au/Products/Products.aspx?subcat=11595.  The felt stars and rockets are Inque Botique and make embellishing so easy.

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This layout showcases the Making Memories "Passport" range.  The wooden scrolls by Kaisercraft go beautifully with this range. 

Don't Miss out on the new Prima Flowers in store now.  They are textured and printed and come in a range of colors.  To see them on the website click here:  http://www.chandoncraft.com.au/Products/Products.aspx?subcat=9350

June 24, 2008

Teen Princess

There are lots of Fairy Princess stuff for little girls.  All fairy floss pink and full of sugar!  Jennifer wanted to make a Kaisercraft Princess Castle for her daughter Rose who is fifteen.  She chose to use the Rusty Pickle "Pirate Princess" range which is perfect for the teen girl.
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Barbara is really loving the Little Yellow Bicycle "Delightful" papers.  In this layout she has used the blue one.  The butterflys are new Bumble Bee new chipboard.  They are in store but not on the website yet.  We are waiting on images but will get them up asap.  Barbara hand painted the butterflys.
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June 23, 2008

Product Feature - Making Memories Distressing Kit

One thing great about being an independant store is that we can provide great customer service.  Everyone who works at Chandon Craft is an avid scrapper and / or card maker.  We all use the tools and equipment in our creations.  In store we get asked allot about different products, what they are for, which one is best etc etc.  We are always happy to show how a tool or product works in store and have now decided to share this on the blog regularly too...

Our first Product Feature is Making Memories - Distressing Kit.....
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Instant vintage is well within your reach with this portable, comprehensive Distressing Kit. With over 27 tools conveniently assembled in a compact case, you'll have everything you need to create an antiqued, distressing or altered appearance.

Click here to see a video made by Making Memories to show the different tools in the kit being used:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM0VklL6FzY