KIU JANUARY CHALLENGE

WELCOME to a NEW YEAR 2012, I cant believe its here already!!!!!!!!

I want to wish everyone who reads the blogs, KIU, WW1 & STB a FANTASTIC and safe year and I look forward to having another great year with the blogs!!!

On a sad note, this month we say goodbye to 3 of our current Creative Team members, Julie Winks, Jasmine Shae and Cathy Cafun, I have been priviledged to have had these girls on the KIU CT, they are wonderful ladies and have an amazing talent when it comes to scrapbooking, thanks so much girls for all your hardwork!!!!!!!!

This month we have 3 fabulous sponsors again...

SCRAP THERAPY....
We have closed our other business to focus wholly on Scraptherapy, opening a Paper Craft Bricks and Mortar store in Babinda, FNQ to run in conjunction with the online site. During the last 2+ years we have learnt a whole load of stuff about e-commerce, scrapbooking, cardmaking and the people who love these hobbies.

At www.scrapthearpy.com.au you will find a fantastic gallery filled with inspiring ideas, a great community of ladies and an odd guy or two in our online forum. Our Design Team backed up by our Big Sisters offer regular competitions and challenges to help you find your mojo, and a chance to win a shopping voucher or two. Then of course there is the shop where we hope you will find all the latest and greatest products at great prices. If you can’t find what you are looking for feel free to contact me at [email protected] and check to see if we can get it in for you. We often can.

Our freight charges for orders up to $25 is $9.00, orders between $25 to $100 stay at $6 and orders over $100 are now free.

I love scrapbooking and Danny can whip up a pretty good card, but our true passion is excelling in great customer service, which we hope to continue to do for years to come.

Scrap Therapy have donated a $25.00 voucher.


SCRAPWARE....

Scrapware is an Australian owned and operated wholesale business, located in Croydon, Victoria.

Created by Ange Connolly following her passion for scrapbooking, card making and “all things creative”, Scrapware designs and laser cuts embellishments and beyond the page projects. After spending some time teaching Scrapbooking classes, Ange identified the need for good quality, innovative and fresh embellishments for scrapbooking/card making and off the page projects to complement products already on the market.

From this, Scrapware was born!

Always striving to create new and innovative products to add to their existing broad range, Scrapware releases new products regularly. Trends and ideas are constantly changing and evolving, and with this in mind, Scrapware is also constantly evolving and along with her design team, spends many hours designing new products.

For inspiration, you can visit us at www.scrapware-oz.blogspot.com and also come see us on Facebook - Scrapware Australia.

Scrapware has donated a $20.00 prize pack.

JOYFUL SCRAPS...
My name is LeAnne Payne and I am the owner, operator and creative force behind Joyful Scraps. Joyful Scraps has been in business for four years and is going from strength to strength. Our retail online store is open 24 hours a day so you can shop in your pj's if you want to - wink.

Joyful Scraps has fantastic range of classes and weekend away retreats to keep our customers creatively energized.

Joyful Scraps has a huge range of products for all levels of scrap booker. Joyful Scraps has a monthly embellishment pack to help your creative mojo along.

Our motto is "make your dollar go further with Joyful Scraps". And our focus is on customer service. Every customer is important to us.

I have been a scrap booker officially for about 7 years now. Before I ever heard of scrapbooking I was putting together journals and 'this is your life' inspired family tributes. And as a young girl I had a love for stationery, when I found scrapbooking I felt like all the planets had aligned :)

My style is influenced by what I have to play with, owning Joyful Scraps gives me an opportunity to source fantastic products that I know scrap bookers will love.

Recently we have updated our logo to include this delightful Tortoise. The reason for doing this is that just like the children's fable of the Hare and the tortoise, Scrap booking is not a race, it is a journey, so be a tortoise!

A happy day for me is when my family is happily occupied so that I can create!

Joyful Scraps is offering a $20.00 Voucher


Now on to the challenge....

KIU JANUARY CHALLENGE

As it is summer holidays for the majority of us, this month will be a colour challenge, something easy and fun!
Now please remember your base still must be Kraft Cardstock or Kraft Patterned Paper, you can then add the additional colours from the swatch!

Entries close 31st January at midnight.


Here are the Creative Team's stunning layouts...

NICOLEE...
JODIE
DEB...
LINDY...
LOU...
JULIE...
CATHY...
RACHAEL...
JASMINE...
TARRAH...

Introducing the NEW CREATIVE TEAM MEMBERS and a little note from me...

Firstly I would like to introduce the NEW members of the Kraft It Up Creative Team, these lovely ladies start their term on February 1st, they have February's challenge now and I cant wait to see what they come up with!!

Please welcome them by leaving a comment at the bottom of the post!!!

BETH JARRETT
My name is Beth Jarrett and I have been scrapping for 10 years. I have three kids who are the main focus of my scrapping. I love scrapping. I love the finished product, but what I love most is the process. I like to take my time when scrapping as I like to enjoy it. It can take me up to a week to complete a layout. I am fortunate enough to be named a Scrapbooking Memories Master for 2001/12.

Beth's Blog: http://www.bethjarrett.com/

DI GARLING...
I am happily married & I have two grown up sons who have now unfortunately moved out of home, so now I am an "empty nester". I so miss my boys living at home. I have a great little fat "Staffy" dog called Poppy, who we all totally spoil. I own a Scrapbook shop at The Entrance NSW which I started up 5 1/2 years ago & I do a lot of designing & teaching there. I absolutely love my job & I do adore all things paper. I would have to say I am totally addicted as most of you are too. I am also a sewer, patchworker & beader, however I don't seem to do those as much any more as Scrapbooking seems to be my No. 1 passion, I am also the DT Cordinator for Green Tara.

Di's Blog: discreativespace.blogspot.com

KYLIE SYMONS...
I live in a small town in Australia called Tumut. I have lived my whole life basically in this country town and I love the peace and serenity which surrounds us.

I am married to my school friend sweetheart Andrew and we share three beautiful daughters- Kayley, Emma and Bridget.

I have been scrapping since 2007 and I love a great challenge and enjoy trying different techniques. I do like to use bright and bold colours on my layouts which might make me stand out from the rest-LOL .
I love to cut up pp and use a lot of chipboard and embellishments on my layouts.

Kylie's Blog: http: //kylie-kyliesplace.blogspot.com/

A little note from me..

I just want to let you know one of the reasons things have been delayed this month, apart from having laptop issues at the start of the month, this little bundle of joy arrived on the 20th December, so I am sure you can understand why things are running a little late.
We are on target for January's post to be live on the 1st and just remember you have until the 7th January to link your December layouts.

Miss Harper Rose Heather (9pd 12oz)

KIU November Winners...

We have 4 stunning HONORABLE MENTIONS this month, there were a lot of International entries which is fabulous, these are the 4 that polled the most votes for HM's.

LINDA...
KELLY F...
HELENE...
ERIN B...

Now on to our lucky winners...

The winner of the $25.00 Voucher from Scrap Therapy is...
DI GARLING...
The winner of the $20.00 product pack from Scrapware is...


REBEKKAH LYNCH....

The winner of the $20.00 voucher from Scrapbook Divas is...
KAREN WILLIAMS...

**Could all the winners please email me either their email addresses or postal address if you have won a prize pack to: [email protected]


Scrapbook Divas also have a Christmas sale on so head on over and check out what Michelle has on offer!!!!

KIU DECEMBER CHALLENGE IS UP!!!!

Here we are finally with Decembers Challenge, I do apologise for the delay this month but unfortunately my laptop decided to have a mind of its own...

This month we have 4 awesome prizes up for grabs from our wonderful sponsors, we also welcome back LOU NELSON to the team, we are excited to have Lou back her creations on Kraft are just AMAZING, hope you all welcome Lou back to the team too!!!!

The Creative Team search is still on, entries have started comign in, due to not having my laptop I havent replied to everyone yet that will happen soon :-)
You have until 20th December to get your applications in!!!!

Here are Decembers sponsors...

SCRAP THERAPY...

We have closed our other business to focus wholly on Scraptherapy, opening a Paper Craft Bricks and Mortar store in Babinda, FNQ to run in conjunction with the online site. During the last 2+ years we have learnt a whole load of stuff about e-commerce, scrapbooking, cardmaking and the people who love these hobbies.

At www.scrapthearpy.com.au you will find a fantastic gallery filled with inspiring ideas, a great community of ladies and an odd guy or two in our online forum. Our Design Team backed up by our Big Sisters offer regular competitions and challenges to help you find your mojo, and a chance to win a shopping voucher or two. Then of course there is the shop where we hope you will find all the latest and greatest products at great prices. If you can’t find what you are looking for feel free to contact me at [email protected] and check to see if we can get it in for you. We often can.

Our freight charges for orders up to $25 is $9.00, orders between $25 to $100 stay at $6 and orders over $100 are now free.

I love scrapbooking and Danny can whip up a pretty good card, but our true passion is excelling in great customer service, which we hope to continue to do for years to come.

Scrap Therapy have donated a $25.00 voucher.

SCRAPWARE...

Scrapware is an Australian owned and operated wholesale business, located in Croydon, Victoria.

Created by Ange Connolly following her passion for scrapbooking, card making and “all things creative”, Scrapware designs and laser cuts embellishments and beyond the page projects. After spending some time teaching Scrapbooking classes, Ange identified the need for good quality, innovative and fresh embellishments for scrapbooking/card making and off the page projects to complement products already on the market.

From this, Scrapware was born!

Always striving to create new and innovative products to add to their existing broad range, Scrapware releases new products regularly. Trends and ideas are constantly changing and evolving, and with this in mind, Scrapware is also constantly evolving and along with her design team, spends many hours designing new products.

For inspiration, you can visit us at www.scrapware-oz.blogspot.com and also come see us on Facebook - Scrapware Australia.

Scrapware has donated a $20.00 prize pack.

SCRAP ADDIX...
Scrapaddix was created due to a passion for Scrapbooking, like most avid Scrapbookers and Paper crafters we can never get enough, I was introduced to this craft about seven years ago and my enthusiasm never stops growing.

I hope to offer you lots of ideas and inspiration on our gallery with our Scrapbooking Designers and will continue to keep you informed of the Scrapbooking Sales, Discount Offers and raffles with some great Scrapbooking products as prizes that we will offer throughout the year,

We look forward to making your visit with us a pleasant one.

Scrap Addix are sponsoring a $25.00 Voucher.


SCRAP FRIENDS...
ScrapFriends is very young and fresh scrapbooking store.

We offer our customers exclusive products on Australian market as well as known products of different brands. Check out our range of flowers, exclusive paper, cardstock and chipboards.

We also offer lovely customer service and unbeatable prices, if you find any product cheaper anywhere else - we'll beat it.


Scrap Friends are offering a $50.00 voucher and exclusive products from their store...

DECEMBER CHALLENGE:

IT'S CHRISTMAS So lets get in to the Chrissy Spirit!!! I want to see a layout about your Christmas Traditions. You dont have to do a few traditions you can pick your favourite it is totally up to you. We need you to have a photo of your tradition and your creation must be on Kraft Cardstock or Kraft Patterned Paper...

* Due to the delay in getting the challenge posted you will now have until 7th January to link your challenge to this post.

HERE ARE THE STUNNING CT CREATIONS...

Lou...

Nicole...

Jodie...
Cathy...
Lindy...
Jasmine...
Rachael...
Julie...
Tarrah..
Deb...

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES...

Hey Everyone

Just a quick message for all the readers of Kraft It Up, White With 1 and Scrap The Boys...

I am having some major computer issues at the moment and my laptop is off to see someone who can hopefully work out what is wrong with it and fix it tomorrow...

I am therefore, depending on how long it takes to get fixed, could be out of action for a while, hopefully not too long but it may mean that there will not be the monthly challenge posted on the 1st and if you are waiting for emails from me there may be a delay there as well..

I am using my daughters computer at the moment however it doesnt have all of my images from the CT on it which will cause a delay until I get mine back...

Please bear with me, fingers crossed I am back up and going very very soon, that is until this baby decideds to come which will hopefully be after I get the computer back LOL!

Thanks for your understanding...

Mel x

KIU Creative Team Call...

It is that time again, we are on the look out for some talented scrappers to join us here on the Kraft It Up Creative Team...

The CT Term will be from February through to the end of July with the option of a further 6 months.

DUTIES: You will need to create one layout per month based on specific criteria which is always emailed in advance, you are required to comment on some users entries, I realise that we all have busy lives and it may be impossible to comment on 40+ entries each month, you are also required to vote for the previous months challenge entries and promote Kraft It Up on your blog and facebook page and anywhere else that is allowed.

To apply for the KIU CT Call please read the below information....

Firstly you MUST LOVE KRAFT, you will need to create your layout examples on Kraft Cardstock or Kraft Patterned Paper.

You need to email me 2 layouts, ONE that best showcases your style and the 2ND using the following sketch....

* Please feel free to interpret the sketch to how you see it, remember your layouts MUST be on Kraft CS or Kraft PP..

** Sketch provided by the wonderful Page Maps website: http://pagemaps.com/

You then need to email me your two layouts, a brief bio and headshot that you would be happy to see posted on the KIU blog if you were successful.

Applications close 20th December with the successful applicants notified by the 1st January, you will then be issued with your first challenges, Februarys being due at the end of January.

Email the above to: [email protected]

October Winners and a Fantastic NEW Kraft Line from MME...

This month we had 3 very clear winners and 2 stunning Honorable Mentions from our International Readers...

HONORABLE MENTIONS...

ERIN BLEGAN...
CATZ...

Now on to our winners....

Winners please email me at: [email protected] as soon as you can...


The winner of the $25.00 voucher from Scrap Therapy is...
GAYLE PRICE...

The winner of the Scrap Addix $25.00 Voucher is...
GINA ROGERS...

The winner of the $20.00 Voucher from Joyful Scraps is...
TREESA YOUNG...



** HAVE A LOOK AT THIS AWESOME NEW "KRAFT" RANGE FROM MME...

Now available to purchase at SCRAP THERAPY...

Head on over here: http://www.scraptherapy.com.au/products.php?cat=87&pg=4

This one is my favourite....