less than TWO weeks to go.....

OMG it is only 11 more sleeps till the retreat offically starts...
I am SOOOOO not ready ahhhhhhhh....

but I have a sleeping & seating plan and a menu all worked out - so that is a start.
oh and 2 AMAZING classes :)

now to make sure I get the shopping done, the lawns mowed, the campers here, the bedding in place and a what to bring list for you all...

SFS October 2011 RETREAT

is only 19 sleeps away!!!!

and here is the list of the lucky ladies who are attending

Carol

Sandie

Bev

Nat

Michelle

Deb

Ang

Sam

Mum

Michelle W

Paula

Sar

Donna

Leesh

Sara

Kellie

Anthea

Jodie

Kirsty

Leonie

Emily
Jen

Sat/Sun ONLY

Kate

Mandy

Donna

FRI ONLY

Amanda

Lois

Teresa

Details are as follows.

Cost

$180 will cover

all meals [home cooked by me], 

2 classes, 2 Blind Scraps & kits, tea & coffee and accomodation.

Please note - this retreat is not held in a 5 star resort

however we do have air conditioning :)

This retreat is held in my home.

Accommodation is a variety of inside and in

camper vans with heating if required.

Classes are held Friday and Saturday.

Blind Scraps will be Friday Night & Saturday Night.

Goodies bag on arrival

Raffle to raise money for SIDS & Kids Hunter

so bring some coins

Shop is stocked up and we will have LOTS of spot specials so bring your shopping shoes!!!!

If you want any 'out of the ordinary' items email me so I can order them in

Eg trimmers, albums, large $$items

SFS Retreat JUNE 24-26 2011

Details are as follows.

Cost

$180 will cover

all meals [home cooked by me], 

3 classes & kits, tea & coffee and accomodation.

Please note - this retreat is not held in a 5 star resort

however we do have a fireplace and airconditioning :)

This retreat is held in my home.

Accomodation is a variety of inside and in

camper vans with heating.

Classes are held Friday night and 2 on Saturday.

If you have your name on the list already please forward a deposit into my account ASAP of $50
Account details are in the side bar.
place JUNE & your initials in the comments section please

I will be offering day spots or one night spots once I have secured bookings.

So if you are interested in coming please email me NOW and let me know.

Do you have a group you scrap with regulary? come away together and scrap.

If you would like more information please email me - and remember no question is too silly!!!!

2011 SFS Retreats

Time to get organised and book my 2011 retreats in.
Below is my current lists for the two weekends I have planned so far, please confirm via email to peta@scrapbookingfromscratch.com with a yes or no so I can finalise numbers and advertise if I need to.
Costs will be availble with in the next 2 weeks

 JUNE RETREAT LIST - June 24th - 26th

1. Jane H
2. Di
3. Emily Pearce
4. Kirsty
5. Jennie
6. Mandy
7. Donna
8. Michelle L
9. Lois
10. Amanda
11. Bev
12. Nat
13. Jodie E
14.Julene
15. Sarah Jane

OCTOBER RETREAT LIST - SOLD OUT till confirmation is made

1. me
2. Carol
3. Mum
4. Bev
5. Nat
6. Kate
7. Bron
8. Sar
9. Donna
10. Kellie D
11. Paula
12. Michelle w
13. Michelle L
14. Leesh
15. Anthea
16. Sandie
17. Leonie
18. Anne
19. Sara
20. Ang
21. Deb
22. Emma
23. Deslie

Class Sneak Peaks & requirements

okay the classes are NEARLY all finished.....

so here is a sneak peak and the lsit of requirements....

if they have an '*' next it you MUST have one of these 

- the other items can be shared if you dont have one....

any questions please email me.

classes are the same at each retreat

Friday afternoon class - 1.30/2pm

pg 1

2 x 3x4 photos

pg 2

2 x 3x3 or 1 x 3x6

You also need

*general scrap tools - trimmer, tape, mounting tape, scissors, ruler etc

* pine cone Ink or dark brown [i have HEAPS of Pinecone to sell ;)]

*brown journal pen
border punch

Saturday morning class - 10.30am

Pg1

1 x 5x7 or 6x8 landscape

Pg 2

2 x 6x4 portraits

 

 

You also need

*general scrap tools - trimmer, tape, mounting tape, scissors, ruler etc

* pine cone Ink or dark brown [i have HEAPS of Pinecone to sell ;)]

*glue or gluestick

circle border punch

 Saturday Afternoon class - 3pm

4-5 various size photos of an event 

[party, photo shoot, holiday - i have used 5x7, 6x4 & 3x4 s ]

*general scrap tools - trimmer, tape, mounting tape, scissors, ruler etc

Glimmermist or paint - red, green, black

soooo what do you think????

leave a comment and go into the draw
for a 'goodies pack'
which will be given to you at the retreat :))))

Updated List and payments...... AGAIN - 20/10/10

Okay I have updated this once again....

Wow can you beelieve that its next week????

I have had a few extra people book in which is great - I love having new people come to the retreats!!!! Love meeting girls I have chatted to online... so much fun!!!

So I think this is the final update I will do on the list

However I will post some pics over the weekend of the classes - just very sneak peeks - but it will give you an idea of colours.....


Carol - PIF
Michelle L - PIF
Mum - PIF
Linda - PIF
Pauline - PIF
Bev -PIF
Nat - PIF
Sar -PIF
Emma - PIF
Donna - PIF
Leesh - PIF
Linda Z - PIF
Tash - PIF
Laraine - PIF
Bron - Dep
Sharon - PIF
Anne
Leonie
Barb - PIF
Anthea - Dep +
Michelle W PIF
Paula PIF
Carol aka Blah Blah- PIF
Kellie - PIF
Sam - PIF
Day tripper - PIF

November 2010

Lois -PIF
Amanda - PIF
Michelle L -PIF
Jane - PIF
Di - PIF
Emily - PIF
Helen - PIF
Annie - PIF
Donna Mc - PIF
Amanda S - PIF

Day trippers [not sleeping] - Fri & Sat
Haylee -PIF
Natalie -PIF
Kellie C - PIF
Sarah Jane

Friday ONLYTeresa - PIF
Guest Teacher - PIF

Saturday ONLY
Kate Mc - PIF
Sara - PIF

Attendance lists so far

October 2010

Carol - Dep +
Kate - Dep
Michelle L - Dep +
Mum - PIF
Linda - Dep
Pauline - Dep
Bev -PIF
Nat - Dep +
Sar - Dep
Emma
Donna - PIF
Leesh - Dep
Marijana - Dep
Linda Z - Dep
Tash - Dep
Laraine - Dep
Bron - Dep
Sharon - Dep
Anne
Leonie
Barb - Dep
Anthea

November 2010

Lois - Dep
Amanda - Dep
Michelle L
Jane - Dep
Di - Dep
Emily 
Helen
Annie
Donna Mc
Amanda S

Day trippers [not sleeping] - Fri & Sat
Haylee - Dep
Natalie -Dep+
Kellie C - Dep
Sarah Jane

Saturday ONLY
Kate Mc - Dep
Sara - Dep


I think I have everyone down..... getting exciting now!!!!

SFS Retreat @ Branxton Nov 5th - 7th

Due to a LARGE wait list I have decided to hold a 2nd retreat on the 1st weekend of Nov.

The classes will be DIFFERENT to the October Retreat so if you are up to retreating two weekends in a row you are more than welcome to join us and play with new and different product.

Details are as follows.

Cost

$180 will cover

all meals [home cooked by me], 3 classes & kits, tea & coffee and accomodation.

Please note - this retreat is not held in a 5 star resort

however we do have a pool and airconditioning :)

This retreat is held in my home.

Accomodation is a variety of inside and in

camper vans in the yard - true aussie camping.

Classes are held Friday night and 2 on Saturday.

I will be offering day spots or one night spots once I have secured bookings.

So if you are interested in coming please email me NOW and let me know.

Do you have a group you scrap with regulary? come away together and scrap.

If you would like more information please email me - and remember no question is too silly!!!!

2010 SFS Retreat

So who's booking in for October 29th - 31st 2010?????

Make a comment here so I know you're interested.

If you are bringing a friend or 2 please let me know that too.

I will post more details Dec/Jan including price and payment schedule.

Might as well be organised early :)

All Class Sneaks here....

Only 4 more sleeps!!!!

WOOHOO!!!!

so here are all the sneaks - to give you an idea of colours for the pages.... but do not stress I am sure in your stack of photos you will find some to use on all these very versitile pages!!!

My loungeroom is slowly being "de familised" and more "scrapable"!!!!

and you will all be pleased to know that we have some beautiful rain falling and it is cooling, and washing all that yucky dust away.... and NONE of the campers are leaking!!!!

House Keeping time!!!!

OMG - ONLY 8 sleeps till we are all here....

Okay here's some house keeping....

Below is the schedule for the classes - if you are only coming for the day please be here about 30mins prior to the first class starting so you can get sorted before it.

I have placed next to the classes and photos you need.... this and more info will also be sent in an email tonight.

Class Schedule

a few changes made

Friday ~ 11am Class

~ a blind Challenge to kick the weekend off

- 1 x 6x4 Pic [Landscape orientation]

Friday ~ 3pm Class

~ fitting more pics on a sinlgle page layout

- 4-6 photos of the same theme which can be cut to @3x4 or less

[or alternatively you can print 4-6 wallet pics]

Saturday ~ 10am Class

~ bits & pieces Layout - by Kate

- this layout is GIRLY!!!!!!

Saturday ~ 3pm Class

~ technique class

- lots of techniques on one page

- using 1 x 6x4 Portrait photo

Sunday ~ 10am Class

~ using die cut papers

- 2 6x4 pics - need to be able to trim them to square shape.

okay so what else do you need to know????

Just to watch your emails for some more info... and if you have any questions please ask!!!

Less than 3 weeks to go.....

So the countdown really begins now.....

are you all ready????
got your photos printed???
totes cleaned out and ready to re pack???

the first of the class kits are all packed up ready for you to create a gorgeous page with!!!!

here's a little sneak of one of the classes that I have completed today....

Just so you know you will need a 6x4 LANDSCAPE photo for this page.... check out the bingo card too to give you ideas of the 'type' of pic you need.... here is the kit you get [picture shows both sides of papers]

So what do you think????

Im sure you will all love this page as much as I do.... it is very versitile - I have used a baby photo of my nephew....

Okay im back off to do another page.... stay tuned!!!

I wil also work out the final details tomorrow of what you will need to bring & any other extras that need to be know before hand.

Im getting excitied now!!!!!

8 weeks to go ~ Final numbers!!!!

Okay so here is the final list of attendees........

Me
Carol
Kate
Steph AKA mum
Sharon
Tash
Lorraine AKA Tash's Nan
Jaimy
Hailey Moore
Deb
Angela
Bev
Nat
Linda
Pauline
Tam
Michelle
Sarah
Lauren
Marijana

Day Trippers
Jody
Natallie [sat]
Jane [sun]
Bron [sun]

I have boxes of product sitting here ready to start working out class pages - and I have a few demos organised too!!!!

What does everyone think of a theme day??
My thought was wear something GREEN!!!! - why green - coz SFS is GREEN!!!! i LOVE green - lime green preferably but up to you of course!!!!!
Lets make it Saturday!!!!!

Anyother FUN ideas anyone has send me an email and I wil try to slot them in.... do remember however that we dont have a TV in the room so no SingStar - sorry Kate :(

Okay off to buy more stock!!!!!

WOOHOO!!!!

We are BURSTING at the seams now!!!!!

We are FULLER than FULL!!!! I wish I had made the room 1 metre longer LOL......

SO what I need is to make sure you are all 100% definate as I really need to start looking at where to sit and sleep you all!!!!! Lucky all our friends have campers LOL!!!!

So here is the list

Me
Carol
Kate
Steph AKA mum
Sharon
Tash
Lorraine AKA Tash's Nan
Jaimy
Hailey Moore
Jody
Bron
Deb
Angela
Lois
Rosalee
Bev
Nat
Linda
Pauline
Tam
Michelle
Sarah
Lauren

Day Trippers
Natallie [sat]
Jane [sun]
Belinda [sun]

Its only 5 months away!!!! So really not too long.... please make sure if you do pay money into the retreat account you say it is for retreat payment - otherwise it might go into product and I wont know your fully paid ;)

BTW next year - we are having TWO!!!!! Oct retreat will always be held here at my house - andlimited to a small number - but I am loking to have one in May or June at a venue - so stay tuned for that info VERY SOON!!!!!

TWO PLACES AVAILABLE

Well two spots have become available....

First in with their deposit will get them.

A few changes

Nothing major but unfortunately my "chef" got a job overseas - which he thought was better than catering for us - yes I know I was shocked too LOL....
So now I have a few local people making some YUMMY things and I will cater the most of it...

And I was hoping to suprise you with a "guest teacher" but I am not sure I will be able to secure this - but I do have another special treat up my sleeve for you all!!!!

Wow the months are really ticking by now...... its time to book it my dates for next year soon...

STAY TUNED as I have some exciting news for next years retreat!!!!

ALL BOOKED OUT - AGAIN!!!!

So it looks like the list is final now and the beds are all full!!!!!
Actually I think all the seats are full too...

If you have said you are coming and your name is not here don't panic - just email me and I will add you in...

Whole Weekend
Carol
Kate
Michelle
Steph
Sharon
Lois
Rosalee
Linda
Pauline
Bev
Nat
Tash
Lorraine
Jaimy
Hayley
Jody
Bron
Deb
Angela
Tam

Saturday ONLY
Natallie

Sunday ONLY
Jane
Belinda

now PLEASE make sure you have your deposits paid....

soon I will be making sure a 1st payment of $50 is paid as well.... lets say by the end of June....

I have ideas running through my head already for classes - and I cant wait to stock the shop just for this - it will be sooo much fun!!!!

Deposits are due

Hi everyone - can you please place your deposit into the account on the right side bar tomorrow FRIDAY 20th Feb...
I have had a few ask if they can pay in full and you are more than wlecome to do that too...

If you would prefer to pay by credit card I can do that thru paypal - email me and I will send you a request.....

thankyou to those who have paid in full, or deposit - your excitement is catching!!!

only 8 months to go - it will go fast so make sure you keep checking in here for updates....

With a heavy heart...............

I have to say I have a few spots available now for the

full weekend :(

I am sad as Bon is not able to make it as her SIL decidied on that weekend to get married - rude I think LOL...

So who wants the spot????????

and I am sure I can squeeze another on in too.....

And Jane & Nat your day spots are secure!!!!!!

its official.............

My 2009 retreat is

SOLD OUT!!!!!

I MAY be able to fit a couple of people in if they would like to come just for a day - but the accommodation is over flowing.........

If you would like to put your name on the waiting list do so in the comments under this post.

If you are yet to pay your deposit please do so ASAP so that you secure your place.

I am so excited and I cant wait to plan the classes and the menu.

make sure you keep an eye on the blog for updates and important info over the next few months as far as payments and requirements.

I can't believe it.,...

ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT