all the details

OK i might have been a bit vague with some of the details for the Cancer fundraiser being run by my friend Michelle, so here they are

What: 12 Hour Scrapbooking fundraiser

Where: Edgeworth Bowling Club

When: Saturday 24th October 2009 - 9am till 9pm

How much: $20 per person, will the whole amount going directly to cancer research

what is happening: Scrap all day OR attend classes run by Marion Werren and Jen Hall (details not yet available) and there will be some raffles

Who will be there: ME!!!!! :) and hopefully you :)

How do i book and pay: http://scrapbookdivas.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=976&products_id=3994

if you have any questions please email me at newcastlefundraiser@hotmail.com or contact Michelle via the Scrapbook Divas website

looking forward to seeing you all there

filling up fast

Hi Ladies

Michelle who is running the Cancer fundraiser wanted me to let you all know places are filling up fast...there is only 20 seats left!!!!
to book go to www.scrapbookdivas.com.au and follow the link on the right hand side of the shop.
Hope to see you all there
Back soon with some MD photos......we got some great shots from the crazy booth

Shop and Crop

I just want to say a big thank you to Sasha from Shop and Crop for her donation of $220 to MD.
As most of you know Sasha was selling kits for the classes on the day and then donating a % to MD....this amount to an amazing $220.
Thank you to all the girls who purchased a kit and thank you to Sasha for making this possible.
this takes our total to 3154.00

Cancer fundraiser

hi girls if you are interested in attending the Cancer 12 hour crop day, follow this link http://scrapbookdivas.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=976&products_id=3994

the numbers are limited to 50...so get in quick!!!!!!

i will be there, but this time i will be scrapping...YAY!!!!!

thank you

thank you to everyone who came along to the crop day.

i am still waiting on the official word from MD NSW but it looks like we have raised $2934....woohoo!!!!!!!!

i hope everyone had a great day

I will be back soon with information about the crop day in October for Breast Cancer and also some fun photos from the MD day

not long now

not long now ladies :)
things are coming together rather well on this end....THINK i might just be organised. Only have to load the car up with all the prizes and I am good to go.
Hope you are all excited and ready for a day of scrappin fun

See you all in a few hours

working again

hi ladies

the email is now workign again so please email me at newcastlefundraiser@hotmail.com if you need anything or want to book into classes

see you all on Saturday

IMPORTANT!!!!!!

Hi girls

experiencing a few email problems at the moment. I am unable to access the email account so if you have emailed me in the last 48 hours or need to email me before next Saturday please use this email mandygai@hotmail.com sorry for any inconvenience.

Also could Jodie E please email me urgently....sorry i have lost your email address due to the email problems i am experiencing

and finally i have 6 spots left for next Saturday is anyone new is interested...the catch is that they are not all together i have 3 spots of 2 seats.....email me if you are interested

thanks

email

this is an email i sent out tonight to all the contacts i have, thought i would paste it here incase i have missed anyone

Hi Ladies

not long now...hope you are all getting excited....me I am starting to panic....lol

this email is just a reminder of a few things you will need to bring on the day

1. your own tools and supplies and of course plenty of photos
2. a cutting mat - it is important we leave the tables in the exact same condition we found them in
3. a bin of some sort to place all your rubbish (we will have garbage bags and do the rounds regularly to empty these table bins)
4. your name tag - so everyone knows who you are and to also enter the name tag competion for a chance to win a $20 Scrap Needs Voucher
5. do not forget to dress in your black and white for another chance to win a prize.

Sasha from Shop and Crop will be there on the day with lots of new stock for your to buy, please remember it is CASH ONLY (details on the blog about where to find an ATM if needed)

the ladies taking part in Jen and Marion's classes, kits will be available from Sasha from Shop and Crop on the day at $26 each. For each kit sold $3 will be donated to MDNSW. There is no need to order the kits Sasha will have plenty for everyone.

those taking part in the blind scrapping challenge I will email you soon with a list of supplies.

there are still a couple of places left in Jen class and the blind scrapping challenge so email if you are interested in taking part.

there are still a couple of places left open for the Crazy booth, again please email me if you would like to make a booking.

the blog is being updated regularly so please make sure you keep checking it prior to the day so that you do not miss any important information http://www.newcastlefundraiser.blogspot.com/

see you all in 12 more sleeps

Mandy

Texture paste

ever wanted to know how to use texture paste? i know i have...i can never seem to get it right.

Well Marion will be doing a demo after all the classes have finished at the fundraiser on how to get the effect on the cover of this beautiful folder.

A gold coin donation is all it takes to watch the demo and take away some easy to follow notes.

No need to book, we will take as many ladies as we can fit in the room and it will happen at approx 7.30pm

thanks Marion for all your hard work

Shop and Crop

Hi ladies

not long now....only 2 more weeks and yes it is safe to say i have gone into panic mode!!!!!

i have a few important things to let you all know, so please make sure everyone is in your group is aware.

Shop and Crop @ Lambton will have available to purchase at the event new BasicGrey, Kaisercraft, Fancy Pants, My Minds Eye, co-ordinated kits and lots more. And we take cash only for purchases. Sasha has some great new stuff and I know i am looking forward to seeing it and yes buying it...lol. Please be aware that it is cash only however there is and EFT machine at the club and also 2 at a near by shopping centre.

Those ladies doing Marion and Jen's classes the cost of the kits have been confirmed at $26 each and you Can purchase these on the day, there will be plenty for everyone and maybe even a few extras if anyone is looking to purchase the kit and notes if you were unable to get into the class. Class notes an additional $5

I hope everyone is busy making their name tags. Scrap Needs @ Cardiff will be sponsoring the Best Name Tag comp and the winner will receive a $20 voucher. So if you have not already made your name tag maybe now is the time to get busy.

Do not forget Lauren will be available on the day to take group photos at a cost of just $10 per group (see post below for more details) bookings are essential and limited. Email me if you are interested in making a booking

Still have a few places left in Jen's class and also the blind scrapping classes. Get in quick and email me if you are interested

have a great weekend everyone

Jen's class

ok girls here is a sneak peek of the class Jen will be teaching.

you will create two LO's in 2 hours using the beautiful Scenic Route papers

email me if you would like to take part in the class newcastlefundraiser@hotmail.com

something new

Hi everyone

This year we are going to try something new to make the day more memorable for you and to help raise more money for MD

So what is it you ask?
It’s a Crazy Booth
What’s a crazy booth you ask?
A Crazy Booth is a chance for you and your scrap buddies have some fun and crazy photos taken to remember the day by.

Lauren will be there at the ready with her camera and some rather funky walls as a back drop wanting to take some rather goofy photos for you and your buddies.

Each group will get 10 mins with Lauren and she will have a few fun props at the ready to help make the photos all that more goofy and feel free to bring your own if you like. For a bigger donation Lauren might be available for an extended sitting

Bookings will be essential and limited

Donation is only $10 for all groups (you can also book in to have photos taken of just you) this will get you 3-5 photos, if you want more photos it will be at a cost of $1 each. We ask that you bring with you your own disc for Lauren to burn the photos onto or if you do not have one or forget it there will be a small charge of $1 per disc. The idea is that one person in the group gets a copy of the photos to then pass onto everyone else BUT if everyone in the group has their own disc we are happy to burn the photos for you.

what a great way to remember this day with your friends and to also help raise much needed money for MD.

Here are a few photos we took last year at the club to give you some kind of idea what I am talking about.

Bookings can be taken now or on the day if spots are still available. email me at newcastlefundraiser@hotmail.com

Please remember every $$ made from the Crazy Booth goes straight to MD NSW.

Sneak Peek

For those ladies signed up to do Marions class here are a couple of sneak peeks so you have an idea of what you might be in for.

The LO is STUNNING as Marion's work always is.

I will be back as soon as i can with sneak peeks fromt he other classes.

Point Form

Hi Everyone

its not long now till the big day.
here are a few things you may need to know

1. Firstly and most importantly, those of you who have not yet paid can you please arrange to do so ASAP. Payment is required by July 1st, after this date I can no longer hold your spot. Thank you very much to those ladies who have already paid.

2. There are still a few places left in the classes with Marion Werren (who is teaching a girly LO that includes the use of fabric...sounds stunning as Marions work always is) Jen Hall (will have details soon) and Peta MacBeth (who is teaching a blind scrapping class....sounds like lots of fun) So email me ASAP if you were wanting to book in. There will also be kits available again this year, will keep you updated when I have an approx price per kit. I will also email those who have booked in soon with photo requirements.

3. Doors open at 9am and close at 9pm, you are free to come and go at any time during the day. Classes will be: Marion 10am-12noon - Peta 1pm-3pm and Jen 4pm-6pm

4. For those of you who have not been to the club in a long while, there is a new chef and the food at the bistro is very yummy and they are highly organised. I do not expect any problems like we had last year.

5. come dressed in black, white and red, the colours of MD NSW and who knows you just might win yourself the best dressed prize

6. Create a name tag so everyone knows who you are and also to be in the running to win a prize for the best name tag (it does not have to be in red, black and white)

7. and finally ENJOY THE DAY!!!!

looking forward to seeing everyone again and meeting a few new people. I can not believe the crop day is almost here

thanks everyone for your continued support, it means a lot to me, Lisa and those living with MD

Mandy

an update

Donations are starting to roll in and I just wanted to give a big thank you to the following stores

Scrap Needs have donated $100 in store vouchers...talk about amazing!!! you can find the store here www.scrapneeds.com.au or by visiting their store in the main st @ Cardiff
Blue Bazaar, Scraploot and Sugarsnapps have all pledged donations as well, i will let you know more when the donations arrive.

These 4 stores have been great sponsors in the past, so please show them your support by visiting their online stores (links in the side bar)

I also want to thank our major sponsor Shop and Crop at Lambton, Sasha's ongoing support and assistance in making this day what it is, is greatly appreciated.

Class spots are filling quick, email me @ newcastlefundraiser@hotmail.com if you want o book your spot. Remember each class can only hold 18 students.

I will be back soon with some important information about the crop day

Classes

I can now announce what the 3rd class is
Blind Scrapping....
A class with a difference - step by step instructions with measurements and placements but without seeing a sample page for guidance...
Challenge yourself and come and join in on this creative fun class. The class is $12 per person with the WHOLE amount going to MD.
This class will be taught by Peta McBeth from http://www.scrapbookingfromscratch.com/index.html
Now a few very clever ladies guessed that the 3rd class would be blind scrapping and have booked in already, so if this is something that would interest you do not leave it to long to book.

Do not forget that we have two other classes available on the day taught by Marion Werren http://marionspassionforscrappin.blogspot.com/ and Jen Hall http://www.jenhall.typepad.com/ if you are unfamiliar with their work check out their blogs, you will be amazed by their talents. Both these classes are at least 1/2 full so do not leave it much longer to book.

None of the teachers have planned out their classes at this stage, i would not expect this for at least another month or so and as soon as i know more i will post information on the blog.

I will be back soon to announce some exciting information about some recent pledges i have received for donations

its all happening

Hi Girls

just popping in quickly to let you know that i am still here and am really busy with all the fundraiser planning.
Last night i emailed all the ladies who have been in touch with me about booking tables, if you did not receive an email from me please contact me ASAP on newcastlefundraiser@hotmail.com
If your table is fully paid for I did not send an email.
On the class front, places are filling up very quickly for Marion and Jen's classes. I also confirmed a 3rd class last night and will be back with more details very soon, just waiting to hear back from the teacher, but i can say this class is a little different from the normal class.
Pledges for donations are starting to roll and i will have more detail very soon.

At the moment new bookings are on hold until i can confirm that all the ladies who are booked are still attending. However I have started up a waiting list, so please email me if you are interested.

update

Hi Ladies

sorry for being a bit slack on the updates this year. A lot has been on going both for me and for the fundraiser.
On Fundraiser news: there are not many seats left so please get in quick so you do not miss out. We are limited to 75 people so when i reach this number i do have to stop bookings.
I have donations rolling in already, two companies that have pledged prizes already for this year are www.scrapbookingfromscratch.com and www.scrapboutique.com.au both are local stores so please show your support. Thank you to both these stores for showing their support it means a lot to MD, myself and all my little helpers.
Sasha at www.shopandcrop.com.au is also lending her support again this year as the shop on the day. If you live in Newcastle you can find Shop and Crop in Elder St Lambton.
Unfortunately i am unable to announce any information about the 3rd class, but i can say their will be a 3rd class again this year.
Jen and Marion have not made their plans for their classes, i would not expect this to happen for another couple of months yet. But if you are a fan of either of these ladies and would like to do the class without seeing a sample bookings are open (and also filling fast)

As of next weekend i will be away for 3 weeks, so if you email me and do not get a response please do not panic or get upset with me. I promise to reply as soon as i return home.

Bookings

Hi ladies

in the last week bookings have been coming in thick and fast, we are already 1/2 full!!!!
So if you are still thinking about coming along do not leave it to long to book

when booking can you please include the names of ALL ladies attending in your group?

I hope to have more information about a 3rd workshop soon

2009

Happy New Year everyone.....i can not believe that the fist month of 2009 is almost over.
That means it is only 6 months till the fundraiser!!!
Ladies i am taking bookings NOW so get in early so that you do not miss out. Numbers are limited to 75. You can book by emailing me @ newcastlefundraiser@hotmail.com
Cost of the day is $20 per person, this includes entry for a whole day of scrapping, some raffle tickets, morning tea and lots of fun.
As mentioned Marion and Jen will be returning as the teachers again....thanks ladies!! As yet classes have not been worked out and i will post more details as the day gets closer. BUT you are free to book now if you like. Classes will be $12 each.
hope to see you all there

Mandy