The Copics are Here!

Hi everyone

I'm Kirsty, normally the one working behind the scenes on the website, not out in front but I just had to share my excitement about the arrival of the Copic Ciao markers at Picture2Page.

From someone who has spent many hours hunting all around Melbourne (and harassing Maxine) for these lovely markers I can tell you that Picture2Page is the only scrapbooking store in the eastern suburbs to stock these fantastic markers.

So what's so good about them you ask? They are brilliant for colouring and produce rich vibrant colours that blend beautifully to make your stamped image pop of the page. Copic markers are alcohol based, permanent makers used by illustrators, designers, artists and craft enthusiasts around the world.

There are a few tricks you need to know so check back soon for details on how you can learn to use these amazing markers. In the meantime, I've posted a couple of cards below where I've used copic markers.

till next time

Kirsty

Mel's {October/November Challenge} - CELEBRATE

Hi Everyone!
We have extended OCTOBERS challenge! and so since it WAS my BIRTHDAY month! How's about a funky & fun 12x12 sketch for all of you to indulge in!
Whats that? OH GOOD I knew you would be thrilled!
So here are the goods ...

{Rules}

1. You must use the word "CELEBRATE" in your layout.
It doesn't matter who, what or where you are celebrating, just get the word on there!

2. Divide your page into squares by either doing it with paper, patterns, photo's etc
There is no limit to how many squares but lets see a little creativity with this!

3. Must have journaling and tell us what you are celebrating!!!

Now you can use as many or as little photos as you like, but at least have ONE! These can be any sizes also! So go get your scrap boogy on and don't forget to either leave a comment on this post with a link to where your goods are OR e-mail us so we can show the world!!


Remember there will be a WINNER and Prizes!
All entries MUST be in by the 30th November !!!

Here is my take on the challenge!
I used: October Afternoon paper, cardstock, Kaiser rub on's, and Stampin Up Stamps "Tart & Tangy"

Showtime 09

Hello, thanks to everyone who visited us at the 'From Picture to Page Show' at Burwood in September. It was a great event and we met loads of lovely people - lots of regulars to our store and a few new ones too!!!!!!!! We will be next exhibiting in Geelong at the Town Hall on 13th and 14th March - the first event for the show organisers on the other side of town. The "From Picture2Page Shows" are always about papercrafters - no sewing or beading or quilting - just paper and stuff!! They are a great value day out, with lots of ideas and bargains to re-inspire you, so if you missed out in 2009 - there are 2 more in Burwood next year - keep checking our News and Events page for more details. See you all soon, Maxine.

Hi ladies. Many of you will know that I am big fan of AlisonEllis Design papers and products. You might also know I am on the AED design team so I have the privelege of creating with the new products as soon as they come out.



I have made some cards using the new Christmas images and papers and will post some layouts soon. Hope you like. The products will all be arriving in store soon!


If you want to view the full range of new release products, head over to www.alisonellisdesign.com.au

Cheers, Carolyn

August Blog Challenge Winner

Congratulations Tracie D - you are the winner of our August Blog Card Challenge. Please collect your prize from the store when you are ready!! Well done to all our entrants. Look out for the September challenge (coming soon) which will be for a scrapbooking layout! Please email a picture of your entry to maxine@picture2page.com.au for posting on this blog. Maxine.

Hello - I have some BIG news (well it's big for me anyway!) On Thursday, we managed to secure a precious pre-order for the entire range of Copic Ciao markers!! These things are like hens teeth in Australia and the US demand is outstripping supply - so after ourselves and a few Queenslanders bending a reps ear - they've decided to bring the full range in for all the Aussie papercrafters out there - directly from Japan! Hooray!!! (Sad I know, but it doesn't take much to make me happy these days - every day I breathe is a bonus). The marvel of these fabulous things is that they are a permanent, refillable pen which stampers adore and they have replaceable nibs. Whereas other markers go muddy when you layer the colours - these don't! You can colour a yellow over a red and the yellow stays prevalent. Love it!!! We are expecting shipment around October and we have the whole 144 colours on their way. Web-Genie Kirsty is already organising a great class to show you what these babies can do - can't wait! She's now known as Web-Genie Copic Queen Kirsty!! Talk soon, love Max.

New Stuff!!

Hello, sorry it's been a while but we've been remarkably busy!!! Where are all the card challenge entries?? It's easy and you've gotta be in it to win it - we're giving away FREE stuff for the winner. You can send me an e-mail and vote for your favourites !! It's too hard for us to choose the winner!

All the new stock we ordered has all come in at once!! I've been online tonight buying new shop fittings to hang it all up on - we've run out of room again. A few new items we have include a new range of Thickers - including the new puffy vinyl and the glittered lullaby range, the BRAND NEW Cuttlebug embossing folders and cut and emboss kits, Websters Pages papers, more photo storage boxes, 12" magazine files and more albums, a new range of Reminisce papers in usable designs with card stock stickers to match and a huge range of over 30 papers that came in today but I forgot my camera this morning so I'll have to load those up at the weekend.I've been trying to upload some pictures tonight but my computer is going backwards so I'll try again tomorrow - they are all in the new products section of the gallery so please take a look!

The September classes will all be loaded up soon and we have so many new classes - it's not funny!! We've organised the school holiday classes already with 4 fab projects to keep your crafting proteges out of trouble and they are CHEAP entertainment at around $15 per session.

I'm going to give up now and start sewing - I have 21 outfits for my 6 year old's school concert to make - they are doing the "One Horned, One Eyed Purple Flying People Eater or something like that?????????" My creative brain has been mildly tested to explosion point on that one - if anyone has ANY idea what one looks like - could they please let me know? My 9 year old and her mates have decided to put on a pre-concert entertainment package and want to gyrate around the stage to "Whats new Pussycat" by Tom Jones so no doubt I will be running up a few cats costumes too in my spare(!!) time - the concert is on 1st September HELP ME - Maxine.