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NOW OPEN MONDAYS AND AT LEAST TWO SUNDAYS A MONTH
13/06/2020As mentioned earlier this week, we will be using the front page of our blog during this time to share new products with you. You are of course still welcome to visit the shop however if you choose not to, we would like to bring the shop to you.
Please scroll through this and previous posts to “window shop” the new products (obviously with the option of buying if you need to rehome some of these new goodies.
Your love of Stamperia inspired us to buy more of their new products.
The new Forest collection has started arriving (we still are bewildered as to how you pre-order a full collection but have separate papers from one collection arrive over 3 or 4 orders but hey,
at least it’s still coming) as well as this new collection.
Have you checked out this new mixed media range designed by Antonis Tzanidakis – very steampunky!
It’s all in store now.
Remember if you can’t get in or choose not to come in, we can arrange a drive by pick up and bring your purchases to the carpark for you or you can talk to us about postage / delivery in the local area.
If we can help with anything, please call us on 3851 2200.
Have a fabulous Saturday and stay well.
A couple of little Easter dies have also arrived. This might be a good year to embrace card giving (not just making) as a handmade card can brighten anyone’s day.
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NEW EASTER, GNOMES and DISNEY lines from PHOTO PLAY for 2020
17/02/2020Photo Play became a major feature in the store last year with many unique and versatile collections being released. They seem to set themselves apart from other companies steering away from the generic abstract base and continuing to release some themed collections that you the customers seemed to be missing.
2020 seems to be another great year for Photo Play and A Place to Create if the first few months are anything to go on.
First we saw their ANOTHER DAY AT THE PARK collection release (it was actually late 2019 but only got to us early 2020) – bringing with it finally a Disney feel collection for anyone whose ever been to “the happiest place on earth” anywhere around the world.
The range is designed by the Art Director of Photo Play, Becky Fleck Moore and for any of you have been around for years (like some of us), Becky has been a household name in the scrapping industry for years with her fabulous page maps books which I still own to this day and can’t part with.
In store, we teamed this range with fabulous ribbons, chippies and embellishments to create a stand filled with everything you need to scrap your Disney memories.
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With more bright colours and another lost
and nearly forgotten theme,
came LITTLE BUILDER.
A vibrant collection of papers and
embellishments for every
childhood obsession with diggers!
Whether you are a card maker
or scrapbooker, there is always a need to have this cool
collection on hand.
With bold patterns and fun colours, there are so many
papers that can be used for every childhood page or
birthday cards.
The packs and individual papers are in store now
along with loads of fabulous co-ordinating
ribbons and some cool chipboard sentiments
to match.
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As if that wasn’t enough cuteness, TULLA AND NORBERT hit the stores with their gorgeous gnome lifestyles and mushroom papers.
Who doesn’t love some cute little gnomes and Tulla and Norbert are adorable.
With matching stamps and dies, papers and colouring sheets, it’s such a fun line.
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And of course because we are already thinking about EASTER, our new EASTER display includes this new line from Photo Play also.
EASTER WISHES is filled with so many fun elements and we are sure you will love it as much as we do.
All these ranges are in store now – have you seen them?
Come and say hi to the new owner, Karenina, or catch up with Gayle (yes she’s back at work on Tuesdays and some Saturdays starting this week), wish Carmel a happy birthday for last week, or help Sharon hobble around on her fractured foot…..whatever your motivation, we’d love to see you.
Have a fabulous week everybody.
Celebr8 have become a household name in the scrapbooking world here in Australia
and they take the time to visit us each year which not a lot of suppliers do so we like to show them some love and their products sure do deserve it.
Here’s the latest range “Take Note”.
It’s a fabulously versatile line that you will be able to use for a vast array of occasions.
As always, there are some fabulous matt boards and one stencil released with the range which you can buy individually.
The Bulk Pack includes everything available in the collection so if you’re likely to have FOMO, this is the pack you will want. If you see a sample on their facebook page, you will be able to replicate it with the bulk pack and still have loads left over for more creations.
Their acetates and embellishments are now only available in the bulk pack so you can’t get these individually any more. 🙁
The Paper Pack is a great way to grab all the papers and then you can use up some bits from your own “stash” to embellish. The pack also gives you some inspiration sketches which is always a bonus.
We have confirmed with Celebr8 and this pack is not being used in any of their classes at A Place to Create so don’t worry about doubling up……you’re just going to have to buy this one so you don’t miss out.
Have a fabulous day!
CRAFT DESTASH
A Place to Create
1150 South Pine Road, Arana Hills Q 4054
Ph: 07 3851 2200
SATURDAY 30th September 2017
1pm – 4pm
(remaining items will be available for sale until 4pm Wednesday 4th October unless sold out)
‘You can BUY or SELL or BOTH’
Buy: Gather your friends and come shop at our
craft destash sale to grab some great bargains
-looking for those items you thought you could no longer buy, or just want some great bargains -you never know what you will find at a craft destash…
Sell: Sell your unwanted craft items for in store credit
at A Place to Create
(You can sell your goods without attending as we will staff the event)
How it works:
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Cost to Register: $10 / half trestle or $15 / full trestle (please note: the more your items are spread out and displayed the better they sell)
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Visit or phone the store to pay your registration fee
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Collect your numbered tags or we can email them
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Organise all your unwanted tools, papers, stickers, embellishments or other paper craft goodies and bag them in sealed clear bags where applicable (use either self sealing clear card bags or self seal lunch bags) Include any instructions on products if needed or sample of punches/tools to show they work etc inside the bag- not on your price label
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Write your sell price LARGE and CLEAR on the BLANK SIDE OF THE TAG (no other information is to be put on price tag) (lowest sell price is 50 cents/ NO 10 and 20 cent prices please)
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Securely attach the tag by one end only to the sealed bag with strong tape, staples or similar with your NUMBER FACING DOWN AND YOUR PRICE FACING UP.(Please note we need to be able to easily remove tags as items are sold to record your sales- but please make sure your label is secure enough not to fall off- just tape or staple at one end only)
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Deliver all your packaged and priced items between 23rd – 28th September / Include a count of the total number of items being sold – We will record the total number of items delivered / returned
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Any unsold items may be collected between Friday 6th – Wednesday 11th October at which time you can also collect your voucher for store credit which will be the full value of any goods sold
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Alternatively, unwanted / unsold items may be donated to local charities on your behalf
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PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ITEMS LOST OR STOLEN – we will be employing additional staff for the day and you are welcome to attend the event to shop and / or supervise your goods if you wish.
Happy destashing!
Happy Creating Gayle
and the
A Place to Create Team
A Place to Create Team
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July Class Schedule
23/06/2017
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS AND DETAILS:
Cards with Deb & Sue
These relaxed and fun classes explore an array of fantastic card folds and techniques in a supportive environment. Enjoy laughs and chats as you make new friends, fun cards and learn lot of tricks along the way.
Bring your basic tool kit – trimmer, adhesives and basic tools. Cutting mats are provided.
Beginners may try their first class without a tool kit as Deb and Sue will share items while you gather your supplies for ongoing classes.
Cost $15.00 ~ includes class kit Bookings essential
HOW TO ~ Tips and tricks
These $10 sessions are designed to help you better understand your tools and equipment so you can get the most out of them. Techniques will change each week with new topics to explore.
Bring a friend or make new ones as you work on your chosen projects with the luxury of having a shop at your fingertips as you create. These sessions are free – simply bring your tools and projects along. Scrap and Chat sessions are a great opportunity to complete kits bought in store as you can work alongside the sample projects. Free but bookings essential.
Escape the real world and join other crafters for up to 10 hours of creative play time – grown up style. Bring your tools and projects and ignore all the chores of home as you enjoy adult conversation and friendship. Nibbles, dinner and dessert is provided.
You can come and go as you need to if you are indispensable.
You’ve seen all the samples Tina makes and how amazingly her flowers match her projects and now you can find out how to do it yourself. Either bring a bag full of flowers from home and simply add a few on the day if needed or buy what you need as you go. You will also learn about the mixed media materials needed to create her gorgeous finishes. Class fee will cover tuition and mixed media items required. All flowers and embellishments are at an additional cost.
In these classes, Tina will show you how to take your flowers and make them work with your project. Bring your project or simply a bunch of flowers from your craft stash and play with Tina as you create a beautiful cluster. Class fee will cover tuition however any additional items needed will need to be paid for.
Cards with Sharon
If you can’t get in for classes during the week, Sharon will be sharing a range of techniques and new product with you throughout these new Thursday evening classes. Bring your basic kit including adhesives, trimmer, edge distressing tool and a good sense of humour.
If you have a group of friends you like to get together with and create with, feel free to check with us as you are welcome to use our space any time we don’t have classes and events. Alternatively if you have a craft group you would like us to regularly host, please contact Gayle to discuss options.
SAVE THE DATES –
EXCITING EVENTS COMING TO A PLACE TO CREATE!!!
Guests from Celebr8 and Colour Blast will share their knowledge and creativity with you as you partake various make and takes and demonstrations.
Tickets are $15.00 / head with $5 going to a local charity of your choice on the day. Ticket price also includes champagne on arrival, fabulous afternoon tea, coffee, tea, iced tea and entry into a grand prize of Colour Blast mixed media products.
Time: 3pm – 6pm
Saturday 12th August – Rachel Greig from Darkroom Door – a fun day of classes with awesome stamping techniques and mixed media fun.
The fun continues this weekend with 3 fabulous classes by the amazingly talented Rachel Greig from Darkroom Door. Check out the facebook page to see the extraordinary range of techniques this lady can master while incorporating her magnificent range of stamps she also designs.
NEW TEACHERS WANTED
We are always open to sharing new talent with our customers and invite any teachers with spare time to contact us to discuss teaching options. Please email gayle@aplacetocreate.com.au with samples of your work and the types of classes you are interested in teaching.
If this is you and you are interested in creating some casual design projects – please email gayle@aplacetocreate.com.au with photos of your projects to showcase what you create.
Happy Creating Gayle
and the
A Place to Create Team
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MAY / JUNE SCHEDULE for A Place to Create
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Cards with Deb and Sue
These relaxed and fun classes explore an array of fantastic card folds and techniques in a supportive environment. Enjoy laughs and chats as you make new friends, fun cards and learn lot of tricks along the way.
Bring your basic tool kit – trimmer, adhesives and basic tools. Cutting mats are provided.
Beginners may try their first class without a tool kit as Deb and Sue will share items while you gather your supplies for ongoing classes.
Cost $15.00 ~ includes class kit
Bookings essential 38512200
HOW TO ~ Tips and tricks
These $10 sessions are designed to help you better understand your tools and equipment so you can get the most out of them. Techniques will change each week with new topics to explore. As a bonus, spend over $50 on the same day as the How To Session and we will give you $10 off your total purchases*. (*Applies to in store stock only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers – excludes classes, kits and orders)
Scrap and Chat
Bring a friend or make new ones as you work on your chosen projects with the luxury of having a shop at your fingertips as you create. These sessions are free – simply bring your tools and projects along. Scrap and Chat sessions are a great opportunity to complete kits bought in store as you can work alongside the sample projects. Free but bookings essential.
Let’s Play
Each week, we will explore different tools, techniques and mediums with a hands on approach while you create a small project that allows you to try before you buy. All materials provided.
Crop
Escape the real world and join other crafters for up to 10 hours of creative play time – grown up style. Bring your tools and projects and ignore all the chores of home as you enjoy adult conversation and friendship. Nibbles, dinner and dessert is provided.
You can come and go as you need to if you are indispensable. During the months of May and June, bring a friend for free*. (*Friend must be a first time attendee at crops, limit 1 free crop per person)
Fresh, Fun and Fabulous Cards
This bright and bold card kit showcases the gorgeous Bo Bunny Double Dot range. Everything you need to make 10 cards is already cut, punched and die cut for you – all you need to do is learn the tips and tricks to assemble them and you will be able to re-create these cards in many other colour combinations. It is great value with all your materials, 10 cards and envelopes, 2 full sheets of Kaiser Clear Sticker sentiments and a pack of crystal rhinestones.
Cards with Sharon
If you can’t get in for classes during the week, Sharon will be sharing a range of techniques and new product with you throughout these new Thursday evening classes. Bring your basic kit including adhesives, trimmer, edge distressing tool and a good sense of humour.
Get Together with Friends
If you have a group of friends you like to get together with and create with, feel free to check with us as you are welcome to use our space any time we don’t have classes and events. Alternatively if you have a craft group you would like us to regularly host, please contact Gayle to discuss options.
SAVE THE DATES – EXCITING EVENTS COMING TO
A PLACE TO CREATE!!!
Saturday 20th May ~ Paper Craft Trail ~ 9am – 3 pm
Let 3 of Brisbane’s leading north side stores showcase their products and talents for you with free demonstrations, make and takes and great specials. Start your day at any one of the following stores and make your way around all 3 for a fabulous day of free demonstration and great specials.
A Place to Create, 1150 South Pine Rd, Arana Hills/ Bella Paperie, Shop 33, 302 South Pine Rd, Brendale / 3 Tails, Shop 14, 14-18 Discovery Drive, North Lakes.
Faber Castell – create a cute little tag as you get a little messy with the gorgeous colours of gelatos.
X-press Graph – X will be demonstrating colouring techniques with Copic Markers and Brush Markers and how to apply these to your die cuts to create beautiful 3d flowers with fabulously blended colours.
Couture Creations, Ultimate Crafts and Craft Concepts– will be demonstrating the new and long awaited Go Press and Foil machine (provisional on machine being available).
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th June ~ Copic Master Class with X-press Graphics and Sasha Hartmann and Trevor Bell on behalf of X-Press Graph-X Supplies Pty Ltd
The Copic Certification is designed to teach you how to get the most out of your markers. It is broken into two separate classes:
Standard Certification
Initially designed for paper crafters, the Standard Certification program has evolved to benefit crafters, illustrators and designers. This technique based, one-day intensive program aims to provide a hands on class covering the most important aspects of Copic’s product lines and techniques. It includes detailed product knowledge, blending techniques, mixed media techniques, testing inks and papers, and how to achieve the best possible results when colouring with Copic. You will receive a compressive manual covering the full range of Copic products and an extensive kit of Copic products.
Initially designed for paper crafters, the Standard Certification program has evolved to benefit crafters, illustrators and designers. This technique based, one-day intensive program aims to provide a hands on class covering the most important aspects of Copic’s product lines and techniques. It includes detailed product knowledge, blending techniques, mixed media techniques, testing inks and papers, and how to achieve the best possible results when colouring with Copic. You will receive a compressive manual covering the full range of Copic products and an extensive kit of Copic products.
Intermediate Certification
The Intermediate Certification has been developed for people who want to know more of the artistic aspects of working with Copic products. You must have completed the Standard Copic Certification class. In this class, you will cover shading, shadows and in depth colour selection. Most importantly, you will gain the confidence to make more complex colour selections. If you want to take your colouring to the next level, this class is for YOU! You will receive a comprehensive manual and products.
The Intermediate Certification has been developed for people who want to know more of the artistic aspects of working with Copic products. You must have completed the Standard Copic Certification class. In this class, you will cover shading, shadows and in depth colour selection. Most importantly, you will gain the confidence to make more complex colour selections. If you want to take your colouring to the next level, this class is for YOU! You will receive a comprehensive manual and products.
Saturday 12th August – Rachel Greig from Darkroom Door – a fun day of classes with awesome stamping techniques and mixed media fun.
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APRIL CLASS SCHEDULE AT A PLACE TO CREATE
30/03/2017
Class Descriptions and Details:
Cards with Deb and Sue
These relaxed and fun classes explore an array of fantastic card folds and techniques in a supportive environment. Enjoy laughs and chats as you make new friends, fun cards and learn lot of tricks along the way.
Bring your basic tool kit – trimmer, adhesives and basic tools. Cutting mats are provided.
Beginners may try their first class without a tool kit as Deb and Sue will share items while you gather your supplies for ongoing classes.
Cost $15.00 ~ includes class kit
Bookings essential
Tips and Tricks with Sharon
These 30 minute sessions are designed to help you better understand your tools and equipment so you can get the most out of them. Techniques will change each week with new topics to explore.
Scrap and Chat
Bring a friend or make new ones as you work on your chosen projects with the luxury of having a shop at your fingertips as you create. These sessions are free – simply bring your tools and projects along. Bookings essential.
Let’s Play
Each week, we will explore different tools, techniques and mediums with a hands on approach while you create a small project that allows you to try before you buy. All materials provided.
Crop
Escape the real world and join other crafters for up to 10 hours of creative play time – grown up style. Bring your tools and projects and ignore all the chores of home as you enjoy adult conversation and friendship. Nibbles, dinner and dessert is provided.
You can come and go as you need to if you are indispensable.
Fresh, Fun and Fabulous Cards
This bright and bold card kit showcases the gorgeous Bo Bunny Double Dot range. Everything you need to make 10 cards is already cut, punched and die cut for you – all you need to do is learn the tips and tricks to assemble them and you will be able to re-create these cards in many other colour combinations. It is great value with all your materials, 2 full packs of Kaiser Clear Sticker sentiments and a pack of rhinestones. You will get 5 cards completed in class with all the materials provided to finish off the remaining 5 cards.
Layered Tag
Have a play with the new Distress Oxide inks, die cutting, punching, Inka Gold and getting a little messy as you create this layered tag – a great chance to play with materials before you buy them. Bring an apron.
TO A PLACE TO CREATE!!!
Saturday 22nd April ~ Jane Tregenza
(Owner of Imaginarium Designs, Seriously Scrapbooking and design team member on Graphic 45)
Jane will be visiting Brisbane to teach 2 amazing classes at A Place to Create.
9.30am – 12.30pm
Please bring your basic tool kit (mats are provided), a brown ink pad for edges, black archival ink for chipboard, and a ruler with inch measurements.
Cost: $45.00 includes all materials (Extra kits will be available if you can’t make it to the class)
12 x 12” Patchwork Pieces Project
2.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Jane is the master of these amazing Patchwork Projects which have become famous around Australia with monthly kit clubs and the likes. Usually only available in 8×8 kits, Jane is preparing a dedicated kit for this class that allows you to create a 12×12 project perfect for framing in a shadow box or expanding on to create a larger keepsake piece that you can add on to for weeks or months afterwards.
Please bring your basic tool kit, inks and adhesives. Further requirements to be advised.
Cost: $75.00 includes all materials (Extra kits will be available if you can’t make it to the class)
Light supper, tea and coffee provided (If you have special dietary requirements, please bring your own snacks / food as required)
Please note: This is a sample of on of Jane’s Patchwork Pieces
– this is not the class sample.
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th June ~ Copic Master Class with X-press Graphics and Sasha Hartmann and Trevor Bell on behalf of X-Press Graph-X Supplies Pty Ltd
The Copic Certification is designed to teach you how to get the most out of your markers. It is broken into two separate classes:
Standard Certification
Initially designed for paper crafters, the Standard Certification program has evolved to benefit crafters, illustrators and designers. This technique based, one-day intensive program aims to provide a hands on class covering the most important aspects of Copic’s product lines and techniques. It includes detailed product knowledge, blending techniques, mixed media techniques, testing inks and papers, and how to achieve the best possible results when colouring with Copic. You will receive a compressive manual covering the full range of Copic products and an extensive kit of Copic products.
Initially designed for paper crafters, the Standard Certification program has evolved to benefit crafters, illustrators and designers. This technique based, one-day intensive program aims to provide a hands on class covering the most important aspects of Copic’s product lines and techniques. It includes detailed product knowledge, blending techniques, mixed media techniques, testing inks and papers, and how to achieve the best possible results when colouring with Copic. You will receive a compressive manual covering the full range of Copic products and an extensive kit of Copic products.
Intermediate Certification
The Intermediate Certification has been developed for people who want to know more of the artistic aspects of working with Copic products. You must have completed the Standard Copic Certification class. In this class, you will cover shading, shadows and in depth colour selection. Most importantly, you will gain the confidence to make more complex colour selections. If you want to take your colouring to the next level, this class is for YOU! You will receive a comprehensive manual and products.
Please do not hesitate to contact certification@copicmarker.com.au if you have any queries.
Stay tuned for more exciting upcoming events and visitors to A Place To Create.
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DATE CLAIMERS- MAKE AND TAKES, CROPS AND CLASSES
11/01/2017
