10 DAYS TO GO!!!!

yep that's right girls we have 10 days to go until the retreat!! so i thought i would tempt your taste buds with this little post of our yummy scrummy menu for this year!

FRIDAY: dinner at the bradford hotel at own expense.

SATURDAY: breakfast: pancakes.
lunch: hamburgers
afternoon tea: lemonade scones.
dinner: beef stroganoff and rice with salad.

SUNDAY: breakfast: bacon and egg rolls.
lunch: teriakyi chicken and fried rice.

Penny is also making yummy anzac biscuits to snack on over the weekend. i don't know about you but my taste buds sure are looking forward to all that....

kit news...there was one hiccup with things so far ....the little white and pink rosebuds i mentioned in the last post are unavailable but i am sure we have tonnes of flowers even without them....i have ordered us all half a metre each of four different coloured small pom pom trim and three different coloured laces...also half a metre each....i am now just waiting for the papers to arrive so i can finish off the kits and match things up correctly.....it is looking great so far girls!!!!

i can't believe it

it is almost here girls!!! woohoo i so can't wait but there is only 3 weeks to go until this year's scrap frenzy retreat!!! i have been madly shopping and planning today and i have been asked by a few of you to share the details so you can better prepare yourselves for our weekend of scrapping....so here is alittle bit of info for you....

below is a list of what is in our kit so far....all these items are either on their way now or are in the stage of being processed..should there be any stock issues when the orders are processed then things may change a little but most of this list so far is already on it's way here.......hope you like it all girls!
papers : 20 Cardstock.
10 x My Minds Eye, fine and dandy...Tickled pink papers.
7 x My Little Shoebox papers....one of these is edged.
1 x MLS journalling diecuts
1 x MLS mini alpha
1 x websters alpha stickers....magical wishes
1 x 4pack swallowtail Prima butterflies...Azure
doilies
chipboard flourishes
FLOWERS: i have ordered one per person of the following colours to make up a nice mixed pack unless other wise stated....
Kaiser paper blooms: 1 x 10 pack coconut
3 x seabreeze
1 x fushsia
1 x dusty pink
Green Tara: small : yellow, pale pink, pale green, lilac and hot pink.
medium: purple, sky blue, 2 x white, yellow, pink, pale green,
and hot pink.
large: white, wedgewood blue, turquoise, soft yellow, sky blue,
purple, pink, pale green, hot pink and black.
Zva florals: Elegant rosebuds 1/4in (6mm) :10 white
10 pink
mini roses 1/2 inch (12mm): 10 lime
10 soft blue
mini roses 11/16 inch (19mm): 10 peach

so what do you think so far girls?????

i am currently doing up all the challenges and sketches for you.....there is one main challenge for the weekend and that is to SCRAP YOUR PAGES IN 8.5 X 11 SIZE INSTEAD OF THE REGULAR 12X12.....it is a challenge weekend afterall so we should try something a little different right?? for one of the challenges you will need a photo of yourself...if you would like the rest of the challenges just email me and let me know and once they are all finished i will email you a copy to look over. i don't want to post them on the blog so that those who don't want to know won't be disappointed.

if you have any questions just email me.....oh and i have one spot or kit left so if you would like to join us or just buy the kit drop me an email :)

oh what fun...

i am having slowly building up the shopping cart from hell for our retreat!! ....there is so much wonderful scrapping goodies out there to choose from that the decisions are some times very hard just because i'd like to give you everything...LOL...

i am trying to come up with a good mix of items as well as some new tools for us to play with that will challenge us at the same time.....it is after all a challenge weekend...my gorgeous mum has also started crocheting us doileys and flowers for our kits!

i have also started thinking about the actual challenges themselves and i have decided i am going to throw you a little curve ball that i think you will like should you choose to accept the challenge....i say it that way because even though i set the retreat up as a challenge weekend should you choose to simply do your own thing you can....it's not like i am going to beat you over the head with my baseball bat should you not want to use the challenges....well i don't think i will..mmmmmmm thinking thinking thinking.....nah i won't ...i promise...you can trust me....PMSL!!!!

while i am still at the looking stage you can still suggest items you'd love in the kits...so have a look around and if there is anything that you are totally in love with and would like included if possible please don't hesitate to ask me...asking doesn't hurt afterall.....also there are just three places left so if yu have a friend who may be interested in joining us please let me know asap.....

happy scrapping girls and i'll be back soon with some preview pics ....hehehehe!!!

And the shopping begins!

i have to tell you girls i am having so much fun checking out all the new CHA stuff and in some cases placing pre-orders for our retreat! ( so now is the time to speak up if you'd like anything in particular in the kits and i'll see what i can do)there is so many goodies out there to choose from that i am drooling on a regular basis!

i am trying to choose fairly neutral items that can be used for just about anything with a few new ...umm how to describe them maybe tool type goodies would say it best.....this retreats kit is going to be totally awesome!!!! if i do say so myself PMSL!!!!!!!!!

having said that could i ask a huge favour ...if anyone who has booked in is in the position to pay either their deposit or another instalment it would be EXTREMELY HELPFUL.....or if you haven't booked in yet but would like too (there are only 3 positions left)....please don't hesitate to email me here and we'll get you all organised for the most fun scrapping you'll ever have!!! hehehehe.....

i might eeven put some teasers up soon if your really nice to me...insert evil laugh here.....hahahaha!!!

bookings begin!

wow the bookings are coming in quickly which is so awesome!!! but girls please if you are thinking about coming along....i know it is a long time until march... but if you are at all thinking about coming then PLEASE let me know and book in....i hate having to say No to people and spots are filling quickly!!!

so far we have : Me (hehehehe of course!)
Sandy
Krissy (dep paid)
Kate Mc (dep paid)
Penny ( paid in full)
Julie (dep paid)
Kristy (paid in full)
Kat ( paid in full)
Michelle L

i am also taking any suggestions you might have for the weekend on board at the moment so put your thinking caps on and let me know if you have any ideas for scrap goodies you'd like to see in the kits or something you'd like to see done differently??? i have had a couple of suggestions...flowers, more ribbons, pins, clips but let me know if you have more ideas and i'll see what i can do...

the date is set!

ok girls the date is offically set for my scrap frenzy challenge retreat for 2011...the first weekend in march ...march 4th- 6th...will be our weekend to scrap and chat madly.....i am working on a few finer details now and will post it all very soon...please be quick to book your place should you wish to attend as places are very limited....

watch this space for more real soon!!!

what a weekend!!

hey there girls....well i don't know about you but i had an AWESOME weekend scrapping away while chatting with the best bunch of girls EVER!!!!!! it was so great to meet my online friends and get to know them all so much better while getting to spend more time with my gorgeous scrappy friends.........everyone has re-booked for next year so i guess i didn't scare anyone off!!! PMSL......i will post some pics and share a bit more about our weekend once i grab the pics off sandy.....



i have done up some little pressies for all those gorgeous ladies who gifted me with their company for the weekend...so stalk the postie next week girls as i am posting them soon...lol..i want to send out a HUGE thank you to you all for an awesome weekend....

i will be posting some details about next year for you soon too!! i know some of you are very keen to know the date and get it into your diary so i promise i'll get it all organised for you...i will be keeping the weekend as a challenge weekend with a scrap kit included in the weekend package...more details soon!!!