updates

hi ladies

hope you all had a great Christmas and now have the time to scrap all those photos you took on Christmas Day.

I have a some news about the big day which is not that far away....ahhhhhh!!!!

Seats are filling fast, we have the room more than half full already, so if you or your friends are thinking about joining us at Edgeworth Bowling Club on 19.2.11 you had better get in quick so as not to miss out. Numbers are limited.

 Michelle from Scrapbook Divas is coming back as our shop. You should head on over to www.scrapbookdivas.com.au as Michelle has a big sale on at the moment, lots of great bargains to be found
Thanks Michelle for once again supporting our fundraising efforts

 The Body Shop has pledged to donate 3 gift baskets for our raffles...how exciting cause who doesn't like The Body Shop??? In recent months i have become addicted to a few of  The Body Shop products.
If you are interested in looking at what The Body Shop has in store the 2 Newcastle stores are located at Kotara and Charlestown. If you are anything like me you will not be able to leave the store empty handed.
Thank you to The Body Shop for their generous support.

this year will be receiving payments online, yes that's right no need to go out and get a cheque made out and then find the time to post it off to me. If you go here http://www.mycause.com.au/mycause/raise_money/fundraise.php?id=18069 you can pay your $20 entry fee. when you make the payment i ask you leave your name in the comments and the amount of people you will be paying for. If you could also email me to say payment has been made. How easy is that? Payments can be made anytime.

I will be back soon with more updates

Mandy

A little bit about Child Wise

Child Wise is Australia’s leading international child protection charity committed to the prevention and reduction of sexual abuse and exploitation of children around the world. Child Wise was established in 1993 and is the only Australian based organisation committed to strengthening the capacity of individuals, communities, and governments to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation. Child Wise’s primary focus is to prevent abuse before it happens. Our programs are child-focused, award-winning and informed by a fundamental belief that children have a right to physical and psychological safety. Child sexual abuse is a global problem that knows no borders. Child Wise works in Australia, Asia and the Pacific delivering programs to prevent such abuses against children


within the first 24 hours i have taken 25 bookings, so if you are thinking of joining us on the day i would suggest you getting in quickly and book as seats are limited

details:
where: Edgeworth Bowling Club
when: Saturday 19.2.2011
time: 9am till 9pm
cost: $20 (the whole amount goes to Child Wise)

looking forward to seeing everyone again :)

We are at it again

Hi Ladies

well we are at it again, our next fundraiser will be on 19th Feb 2011......YES its only 3 months away

This time we will be raising money for Child Wise

bookings are open NOW!!! so email me @ newcastlefundraiser@hotmail.com to book your spot and arrange payment.

I will be back soon with more details about Child Wise and the big day

looking forward to seeing you all there

Mandy

$2505.00

the final count is in and we raised $2505.00
we are so happy with the the total raised and The Hunter River Community School as just blown away by everyone's generosity.
THANK YOU to all the ladies who attended yesterday and purchased raffle tickets and took part in all our competitions
THANK YOU to all the companies who donated prizes and allowed us to raise all this money.

Hayley  - the winner of the Jenerations Photography package - congrats Hayley

Stacey - the winner of Marion's beautiful creation -Congrats Stacey

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR AN AMAZING DAY

one more sleep

OMG!!!!! we have just one more sleep.........yes i have gone into panic mode and yes I am stressed I will run out of time to get it all done......lol

Regina and I spent all day yesterday wrapping prizes for the raffles and competitions and we are just amazed at how much stuff has been donated.

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! to everyone one who has donated prizes and there time to help us raise money for Hunter River Community School. We are blown away by your generosity.

speaking of being blown away, Michelle from Scrapbook Divas (www.scrapbookdivas.com.au) has donated a PINK cuttlebug as the major prize in our last raffle. THANK YOU Michelle

this is it from me until I see you all at the fundraiser tomorrow.

Do not forget to:

Vote

make you name tag for the competition

dig out your learning/education photos for the layout competition

book in for any classes you might like to do, there are not a great deal of seats left in the class so i would recommend booking .

see you all tomorrow

another update

Hi Ladies

only 6 more sleeps and I have officially hit panic mode.

lots of exciting things happening around her at the moment, the donations just keep rolling in.

Jen Hall has donated a $100 photography voucher for our raffle and we have something very special in store for this one......more details on the day
but in the mean time here is a sneak peak at some of Jens beautiful work

If you would like to see more of Jens work visit her blog (link in the side bar) or you can find her on Facebook by searching for Jenerations Photography

the cutest little parcel arrive the other day from Kittyrobot, it is wrapped so beautifully that I do not want to unwrap it......so its contents are going to be a wonderful surprise for Us and the winner

I drop by Scrappy Chic yesterday at Shop 3/24 Main Rd Boolaroo and Louise was very generous with her donations, 3 kits and 2 vouchers to go shopping in her store!!!!

Liz from Embellies contacted me the other day and not only are they hosting a make and take on the day (full details will be revealed on the day) they are also donating 2 seats on their upcoming workshops (x3) for the raffle, pop over here http://embellees.blogspot.com/ to see the amazing work these ladies are doing with their workshops

has everyone got their learning/education photos ready for the LO comp? we are really looking forward to seeing all your photos and then seeing the finished LO's

do not forget to make your name tags, there just might be a prize for the best name tag

also ladies do not forget to vote, there is a polling booth just a short walk from Edgeworth Bowling Club so if you need to make and absentee vote please see me and I will point you in the directions of the polling booth

Do not forget to check out the details in the last post for classes we will be holding on the day

well that's it from me for now......I am off to tackle my HUGE to do list ready for next Saturday

class up dates

hi ladies

well i am back again with some updates on the classes

if you are taking Marion's class it will run from 11am-1pm

the cost of the kit is $12.00

EXTRA SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE LAYOUT:

Dictionary Page: Tear a page from an old dictionary to suit the theme of your layout eg: I have used the page with sports on it. These can be picked up really cheap at the supermarket
Circle Template: 7” Circle. If you do not have anything suitable i am sure someone will be more than willing to share with you
Embroidery Thread: Black and a Sewing Needle
Adhesive: Foam Mounting Tape
Ink: Blue
PHOTOS: 2 ½” x 3 ½” Colour Portrait (3)

if you are taking Jens class it will run from 2.30pm till 4.30pm

please see below in past posts for the sneak peaks of the other 2 LO's

the cost of the kit is $22.00

Photos:
Layout One - two 6x4 in landscape orientation
Layout Two - one 5x7 on landscape orientation
Layout Three - one 5x7 in landscape orientation
Also need:
black journaling pen, trimmer, scissors, double sided tape and foam tape, optional - ink.

if you have booked into a class and not yet paid your $12 class fee can we please ask that you pay for your classes on arrival.
The kits will be available on the day from The Scrapbook Divas shop who will be there

if you have not yet booked into a class but would love to take part please email me newcastlefundraiser@hotmail.com as numbers are limited to just 18 ladies per class

I would like to thank Jen and Marion for their time and generosity. With out these ladies the classes would not be possible. It is so amazing that they donate their time and class fees to help us raise the money for Hunter River Community School

update

Hi Ladies

not long now, only 11 more sleeps.

please do not forget to read all the old posts below, especially the ones about the great classes we have on offer. We have a handful of spots left in each class so get in quick if you would like to take part.

Donations are starting to role in thick and fast, Kaisercraft have pledged to send a kit from one of their new ranges....how exciting!!!! I just love the new stuff coming out from Kaisercraft at the moment.
Aussie Scrap Source have donated a WRMK faux leather 4 ring binder album.....WOW!! I have a few of these albums and they are great.
Here is a sneak peak of some of the donations sent to us from Maxine's Melange

Yes you read correctly, this is just SOME of the prizes donated by Maxine, she has been extremely generous to us. Check out her website www.maxinesmelange.com she has so many great kits.

Julie and Emma at Scrap Needs have donated $100 in vouchers, this is so great, who doesn't like to go shopping for scrap supplies? why not drop in and say Hi to Julie and Emma at their store in the main street of Cardiff, they have everything you might need for scrapbooking or card making

Suzanne is donating 3 prizes two chipboard packs and one mdf album with chipboard. These are made by Suzanne, what a clever lady she is.....and the best news is that you will be able to by some of Suzanne's chipboard on the day at our shop

Speaking of shops, Michelle at Scrapbook Divas will be our shop on the day for any thing you may have forgotten or just simply MUST have. Drop over to Michelle's shop at www.scrapbookdivas.com.au and see what great stuff she has in stock and drop by the forum to say HI to the girls

OK that's it from me for now, i will be back with more before the big day. But in the mean time please read our old post as we have some information about what you might need to bring, competitions that you might want to prepare for at home, classes we will be running and just general info you might need to know

back soon

competitions

Hi Ladies

Regina and I have been very busy working out the raffle prizes and what competitions will run on the day to help raise a little extra money for Hunter River Community School. My spare rooms looks like a bomb went off in a scrapbook shop :)

so here is something you will need to prepare for at home before the crop day:

we are running a LO competition and the theme is "school/learning" so dig out all your school/learning related photos. now lets think outside the box when it comes to school/learning photos cause lets face it scrapping the annual school photos can be hard!!!! so here are a few tips to help you come up with some ideas:
school formal, sports carnivals, awards ceremonies, photos of the school bag/shoes etc, Uni photos or photos at a scrapbook class (i never said it had to be a primary or High school)

here are some photos to help you think what photos you might use for the LO comp

This is Laurens desk as she prepares for another semester at Uni

this is me getting ready to leave for my Year 10 formal in 1988!!!!!! - oh how i loved tulle in the 80's....LOL

This is Marion teaching a scrapbooking class - yes we are learning!!!!!

so what ideas have you come up with for the LO comp? we are not going to make it to easy on you as will will have a few small instructions/guideline's for you to follow on the day.

Back soon with some details on the amazing prizes that have been donated so far

Important Information

Hi Ladies

just wanted to pop by and answer a few questions that have been asked of me the last few days

what to bring:
most important your scrap supplies and lots of photos :)
you will need to bring your cutting mat to help us protect the tables
lots of gold coins to enter our competitions and buy our raffle tickets :)

meals:
the club has a yummy bistro and the staff are super organised. They will be planning our lunch breaks in 4 sittings, 12 noon, 12.30pm, 1pm and 1.30pm. This helps avoid any delays with lunch and doesn't take you away from precious scrapping time for too long. Dinner will run in a similar fashion.
As the club has a bistro you are unable to bring in your own meals and with it being a club you can not bring any of your own drinks. You can bring munchies such as lollies etc
we will be supplying a morning tea for everyone

voting:
yep that's right we all have to vote on the crop day.....PLEASE DO NOT FORGET. if you are unable to vote before arriving at the crop there is a polling booth just 5 minutes walk from the club.

classes:
there are still a few places left in each of the classes (can see sneak peaks in below posts) please email me on newcastlefundraiser@hotmail.com if you would like to book your place. We are limited to just 18 ladies per class. Kits will also be available from the shop on the day.
the classes will run for 2 hours each. Marion's class from 11am-1pm and Jen's class from 2.30pm-4.30pm

what should I wear:
something comfortable!!!!!! in the past we have had a colour theme for the day and this year we have decided to go with BLUE, WHITE, GREY AND RED. now you do not have to wear all these colours or even any of these colours but we just might have a prize for the best dressed.
A lot of you will be seeing many new faces on the day and hopefully making lots of new friends, so why not make a name tag to make it easier to remember all your new friends names? we just might have a prize for the best name tag.

I will be back very soon with some important information about competitions on the day and show you some of the donations that have started to arrive.
but before i do go here are a few photos from last year

some of the ladies enjoying themselves at last years crop

Marion in action teaching her class

Me with my trusty sidekicks

Jen, Liz and Lisa (from Embellies) and Leanne

back soon

a total of 3

Hi Ladies

I am back with a sneak peek of the 3 Layouts you will be creating if you take part in Jen's class.....thats right i said 3 Layouts.

the papers are just amazing and I have already ordered my kit (since i will be to busy on the day to attend the class) While Jen has used photos of her beautiful girls I am sure you could adapt at least 2 of the layouts to suit a photo of the boys in your life.

So do not miss out, email me now if you want to book your place. Remember numbers are limited for the classes and we can only take 18 ladies into each class.

I will be back soon with some very exciting news and some very important information for the day

I can not believe we only have just over 3 weeks to go

8.

just a quick update:

we have 8 seats available for the fundraiser, if you know of anyone who might like to come along please get them to email me, i do not expect these seats will last long

back soon with some exciting news

Sneak Peak

OK ladies i can finally put up a sneak peak of Marion's LO that she will be teaching at the fundraiser, this is only a sneak peak it is not the whole LO. I have had the honour of seeing the whole LO and it is amazing!!! as usual Marion had done a wonderful job in creating this LO
Marion has done the LO on her grandson playing sport, but it would also work well for girls playing sport, school photos or even travel photos.......the possibilities are endless!!!!

if you would like to book in please email me at newcastlefundraiser@hotmail.com the class is $12 and the WHOLE amount goes straight to the school....thanks Marion for allowing us to do this. Kits will be available on the day, i do not have a price as yet but once i do i will let you all know. Once you have booked in a list of photo sizes and any additional items you may need such as ink or sewing thread etc will be emailed to you

bookings have now closed for the fundraiser. We need to work out seating plans to make sure everyone will fit comfortably and if we find there is room to fit a few more ladies we will re open the bookings soon.

ladies please do not forget that payment is required before the day and if you have misplaced the payment details please email me and i will re send them on to you

back soon with more news

MORE!!!!

we have MORE donations being pledged.....it is truly amazing how supportive people are being

first Suzanne (who will also be attending on the day) from Words or Whatever has pledged to donate some amazing things from her store....check it out www.wordsorwhatever.com.au there is some really great stuff on her site...but then again i am always a sucker for laser cuts....lol

Jodie who runs this cute Etzy store http://kittyrobot.etsy.com  emailed me out of the blue the other day offering to donate a prize....talk about awesome. So i had to check out her store and was so thrilled when i found all these cute buttons and hand made rings etc......i am already working out what i want to purchase and will ordering very soon!!!!!!

to say Regina and I are thrilled with the kindness of others is an understatement!!!!

i also want to say a BIG thank you to some of my scrappy friends, firstly Nat and Karen from Scrapbook Divas who have offered to help me out with make morning tea for all you lovely ladies on the day. I have to warn you all that Karen makes THE best caramel slice.......thank you ladies for offering to help.

back soon to announce some more great news.........Jen and Marion are in the planning stages for their classes and i should know more soon :)

Mandy

15

hi everyone

just a quick post to let you all know we only have 15 places left for the fundraiser. So if you are thinking of coming or have friends who are thinking of joining you on the day you need to get in quick with the bookings

back soon with more updates

Mandy

make and take

Hi ladies

back with another exciting update on donations.

Some scrappy friends of mine have started this new etzy store http://www.etsy.com/shop/embellees and they have this great blog http://embellees.blogspot.com/ which has details about up coming workshops in the Newcastle area, so pop over and say HI to the girls.

The girls from Embellees will be donating their time on the day at the fundraiser to help us raise some extra cash by hosting a make and take. Here is a little bit the girls have said about the make and take:

The Embellees Team are going to offer a 'quickie make and take' on the day and dazzle you with some fabulous flowers to add to a special little project you will complete.


Anyone who participates in our 'quickie make and take' will also be spoilt with some lovely Embellees to take back to their scrap table. It will be first in to register on the day for a small donation to join in our 'quickie'!

Registration for this will not open until the day of the crop and we will announce details of the cost, time etc on the day. It all sounds very exciting and something you would not want to miss, but places will be limited.

so in the mean time pop over to the girls blog and store and see what is happening.

do not forget about classes with Jen Hall and Marion Werren on the day for a fee of $12 each, bookings are open now but the girls have not yet designed their LO's for the classes. I do know some of you girls like to book sight unseen cause you love the Jen and Marion's classes so much.

Scrapbook Divas

just a quick update

as you all know my friend Michelle from Scrapbook Divas is going to be the shop at the fundraiser. She will also be supplying the kits for the classes Marion and Jen will be teaching (do not forget to book in).
This month on her website Michelle has an amazing kit using Websters, I feel in love the minute i saw it and have had so much fun creating the LO's, you see it comes with easy to follow instructions for 3 LO's and 3 cards by the fabulous Marion Werren. check out the kit here http://scrapbookdivas.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4473

back soon with some more new about donations

Mandy

More Donations

Hi Ladies

the donations are really starting to roll in now......its getting very  EXCITING!!!!!!

these are the new pledges I received this week!!!!!!

Louise Lukasik/ Scrappy Chic Scrapbooking

Shop 3/24 Main Rd Boolaroo
NSW 2284
ph: 49530880
Email: scrappy.chic@bigpond.com

www.scrapneeds.com.au
you can find SN online or in the Main st of Cardiff so why not pop in and say HI to Julie and Emma? One of our teachers Marion teaches classes every Thursday night @ Scrap Needs, so why not check it out?


our final pledge has come from
www.maxinesmelange.com.au
Maxine's specialises in kits and trust me she does and awesome job!!!! she also has lots of other goodies on her site, so pop on over and check the site out you will not be disappointed.

THANK YOU TO THESE AMAZING LADIES FOR THEIR SUPPORT

Don't for get to book you spots ladies, places are filling quickly.

back soon with more updates

donations

hi everyone

places are filling up fast, so if you have not booked yet do not leave it to late!!!

we have a few donations rolling in, which is GREAT!!

so far the following have made pledges for donations: Allen & Unwin books, Cassie McCumstie who is a Stampin up demonstrator, Jody Emerton also a stampin up demonstrator and Peta McBeth from http://www.scrapbookingfromscratch.com/

will keep you updated as more pledges roll in.

Drum roll please

I am pleased to annouce that Michelle from Scrapbook Diva's will be our shop at the fundraiser this year

http://www.scrapbookdivas.com.au/

Also these lovely ladies have agreed to come back again this year and teach a class each

http://marionspassionforscrappin.blogspot.com/

http://www.jenhall.typepad.com/

if you would like to book in or have already booked and want to do a class please email me @ newcastlefundraiser@hotmail.com

classes will be $12 each with the WHOLE amount going straight to the school.

looking forward to hearing from you when you make your booking and then seeing you at the crop day

The Reason Why

Hunter River Community School is a Special Needs School for children ranging from Kindergarten to Year 12 with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. Many students also have secondary disabilities including physical disability, sensory impairment, autism and conduct disorders.

Students are not only from the Maitland Region, but also the regions of Port Stephens, Singleton and Cessnock.
Connor has Autism and Global Development Delay

Email from Marion

this is a lovely email i recieved from Marion Werren this morning and i just wanted to share with you

Marion has also confirmed she will be teaching a class on the day..........THANK YOU so much Marion.



Hi Mandy & everyone.

This is a cause we really all need to get behind 100%. Being a Grandmother of an Autistic & Special Needs Grandchild, and of course a very special and forever loving little boy. This is something that is very dear to my heart.



I am hoping that Regina & Mandy recieve a lot of great support through fundraising. The Teachers & Special Educators who work so loving and supportively with these very specail children are believe me, worth more than money and any words can express, they are truly in themselves very very Special People.



But they are only Human and can do only so much, so lets get behind and help with this Fundraising Event, and raise an extroadinary amount to help them with the special equipment, they need. Place the advertisement for the Fundraiser on your Blogs, and send out as many emails as you can. Contact Companies & organisations.



And for all you lovely and creative scrapbookers out there who would love to donate your beautiful and creative designs, to raffle off, and believe me, in past events, the Ohhhhing and ahhhhing of these is so humbling and appreciative.



I look forward to everyone joining in with Mandy & Regina to make this best Fundrasier ever.



Marion xxxxx

The Date has been set

hi Ladies

the date has been set for this years fundraiser:

21st August 2010

it is a little later than normal but it is still going ahead and will be the same format as past years, 12 straight hours of scrapping and classes for those who are interested.

There is a change this year to our charity, we will be raising money for Hunter River Community School. A school for children with special needs. Some of you may know my friend Regina, her eldest Son, Connor attends this school.

The cost is $20 per person with the whole $20 going directly to the school. The $20 will gain you entry to the 12 hour scrapping day, morning tea and tickets in the lucky door prizes.

It will be held once again at Edgeworth Bowling Club from 9am-9pm

Booking are now open and can be made by emailing me at newcastlefundraiser@hotmail.com

will be back soon with some more information about the school and what we will be raising the money for.

hope to see you all there

Mandy