Another great weekend

Hopefully by now all our retreat attendees will have caught up on their much needed sleep. I always find it interesting to look around and there's definitely two distinct groups. The ladies who go to bed early and are the first to return in the morning, and the group who don't want to leave.......I fall into the latter group. Thankfully I've caught up on my sleep and am also still enjoying the post retreat feeling of a time well spent. It's a great time to catch up with your dear friends and to make new ones. As Barbi mentioned during the retreat, there's nothing better than listening to the steady hum of women's voices as they talk together. The retreat is a great time of catching up on your projects but it's so much much more. The store, becomes a haven, a sanctuary for the weekend. A short time where the normal cares of everyday are given a back seat. It's a time where you can recharge your ideas and thoughts as you share with other women, learning from like minded souls and also receiving a listening ear and wisdom from those around you. It was lovely to hear all the positive feedback after the event. Thanks ladies for making it a fun weekend.

To avoid disappointment, please make sure that your name is down for future retreats, even those beyond 2011. I know many of you have checked your bookings for the remainder of this year, but please ensure that your name is on the list for others you wish to attend. We do ask that you pay a deposit of $25 when you place your name on the list when it gets closer to the date. As we've mentioned before, deposits not paid when required, will mean you forfeit your place. As we don't want to disappoint anyone, please make sure your name is on the retreats you wish to attend, as they fill up very quickly.

It's hard to think that February is all but done and dusted. One sixth of the year has already passed us by. What memories have you created thus far?

On Thursday of this week we have Barbi's usual class at 9.30am. On Friday this week, the cardmakers gather for their Friendship group at 9.30am. After lunch at 1pm, Barbi will have her Heritage class. The cardmakers are meeting for their monthly Friendship Group on Saturday and commence at 10am.

Metallic Stickers are on special this week, you need to buy 5 for the great price of $9. You don't need to remember your voucher anymore.

This Week @ Daisy's

A gorgeous layout designed by Lisa Webb




First of all, we hope that everyone has received their emailed newsletters, as they went out last Monday. We've had issues where the newsletter subscription hasn't been verified by our customers or a transcription error has meant that newsletters have bounced back to us. If you didn't receive your newsletter, would you please head to our subscription page and sign up again. Then please ensure the confirmation email is verified, (remember

to check your spam box too, as your server may automatically place the email there). Signing up yourself will also eliminate transcription errors. Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. We still have 'paper' newsletters available in store and you're welcome to come in and collect yours. If you live a distance away, we will still be posting yours out to you. Our newsletter will now also be monthly, so this will keep you better in touch with what's happening in our store.

All classes are back to normal, as the school term is well and truly under way. Like last year, all our layouts and card classes, are available for you to purchase in kit form. Please ring (07 54416797) or email the store before the class, so a kit can be prepared for you. These will then be held behind the counter for you to come in and collect. If you are unable to come in to our classes, these kits are a great way to create lovely projects, while the hard work has been taken out of the equation for you.

Lots of new goodies for the New Year

Basic Grey 'Curio'
Basic Grey "Marjolane"


Simple Stories 'Ele.ment.ary'

Simple Stories 'Life Documented'

Basic Grey "Hopscotch"

Lots of new stock has arrived, with the advent of warehouses returning for business after the holiday break. Please come into our store and check out the new products.

Among them we have - The new Echo Park papers "Be Mine", and also "Little Boy". "Little Girl" is coming very soon. We also have October Afternoon "Modern Homemaker" and "Schoolhouse". With the kids returning to school this will be a popular range. October Afternoon, "Campfire" is on its way. The new Basic Grey "Hopscotch" has arrived, along with TPC Studio "Little Loving". We also have the Basic Grey kits of "Marjolane" and Curio" available.

The new Fancy Pants papers "Love Birds" are beautiful. There are lots of gorgeous papers in store now for you to create your Valentines cards and projects. If you're interested in kits we have a new range of Simple Stories Kits in "Ele.men.tary" and 'Life Documented", which are a great way to put together a set of themed layouts.

One of the main changes which we will put into place this year, is in the way we present our stock on the online store. In conjunction with the responses we've received from the survey and with the logistics of having an online store which reflects the real 'bricks and mortar' version of Daisy's, all our stock will be available for sale online, but won't be presented in the 'normal' online way. You will see the changes in the coming months as we will present ranges of goods which we stock and if you are unable to come into the store, you will be able to make your 'shopping list' and email or phone your order through. Individual items will still be available on our online store but we will be focussing more on kits and also consumables. Thank you to those who have responded to our survey.

The new kits are available online as I type. If you'd like to check them out, you'll find them here.

Apologies for image placement on this post, Blogger has its own ideas about where I should put them ~ Daisy.

Daisy's is gearing up for Christmas

Every time I walk into the store, I get a feeling of contentment from the steady hum of friendship and creativity. The buzz is always there, but stronger at the moment as Christmas approaches. It's a mixture of stress and anticipation of the busy times ahead of us. It's lovely though to see the ladies relax and take time out for themselves, before they go back home. Home to create more precious memories for their families and friends. That's what's so special about Daisy's it cultivates a sense of well being and contentment.

All this week the classes are asking everyone to bring with them a plate to share for morning tea. The end of the year, busy as it is, has opportunities for sitting together and sharing lovely food and companionship.

The children are already on holidays, hopefully this isn't adding to the stress levels, but I know I'm being a bit optimistic there. I always find the kids' behaviour pretty full on, as they're tired after a year at school and excited about the upcoming festivities. A combination which can be a strain on our patience levels. If you're among this group, then you may find some respite with our Kids and Mums Cardmaking class which takes place on Thursday at 1pm. The cost is $22 and a family consists of one adult and two children. The same format will take place next Thursday afternoon and the one after that too. I'll post a reminder so you can put it into your diary. Please ring to book your place.

This Friday morning is a Card Friendship class, with Barbi's heritage class in the afternoon beginning at 1pm. Friday night is our regular Scrapping after Dark. On Saturday Barbi will hold her Basic Grey Layout of the Month in the morning starting at 10am. The cost is $35 and is inclusive of all the products used. Also in the morning the Cardmakers' Group meets for their monthly get together.

Please note that next Monday's cardmaking classes are combined, so the 7.00 and the 7.30pm class are combined at 7pm-9pm.

If you've found that the rain has cancelled all your Carols by Candlelight plans, then Daisy's will hold their annual event on Friday 24th December, starting at 7pm. I've heard that the Daisy Divas are planning on making an appearance too.

Please remember that patterned papers are 15% off until the 20th December. If you're planning on completing projects for Christmas gifts or are late getting your cards done, this sale will help you with your planning and budgetting.

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas

Walk into Daisy's and find yourself surrounded by an atmosphere of Christmassy goodness. From what's available in classes, to the beautiful papers and embelllishments. Who can resist them. I know more than a few people who have a stash of Christmas goodies, too large to ever be used, simply because they love it. Even though we don't have snow and wear sweaters and mittens, there's still something special about the 'traditional' idea of Christmas. Come into our store and I'm sure we'll have something for your scrapbooking and card making ideas.

Our annual Christmas Album class held by the talented and lovely Suzanne Tonga, is coming up on Tuesday 23rd November. Even if you don't attend classes regularly at Daisy's, this one is an annual event for many. Suzy's album for 2010 is as beautiful as we've come to expect and love. There are still places left for this full day class, if you're interested. The class is $125 and includes all the materials needed to complete the album. Instructions are included which are easy to follow, in case you don't get it all finished. Album is also included. This year's album is an A4 size. Here's a sneak peak to help you decide.

To book, you can ring 54416797 or email info@daisychainscrapbooks.com

A flower Tutorial

Check out how easy it is to make these gorgeous flowers.

Christmas is quickly approaching

Walking through the shops and you see that the Christmas products are very much available. I can't help feeling it's far too early, but going by the speed in which the days are passing by, it's not silly to start thinking about it already.

We've already received some Christmas papers in the store. The above pictured range has arrived from Echo Park, as has the latest selection from Do Crafts, who've also included a free Christmas stamp on the front of their magazine. The girls @ Daisy's have well and truly begun creating Christmas cards, so there's no shortage of inspiration and ideas in the store. Christmas is a favourite time among many of the staff there, so it's no surprise that the work is beautiful and inspiring.

The last weekend saw the Card Making Retreat which is held at the Mapleton Holiday Centre. A lovely weekend of crafting was had by all. While the weather closed in around us, the sun was certainly shining in the hall while we sat for hours sharing ideas, trying new things and making projects which were prepared by the Daisy Girls. As a mother of three boys, I appreciate the uninterrupted hours of creating. I feel very lucky that I can take part in these weekends away. They are indeed good for the soul. A great way to relax and prepare for another busy school term ahead as this event marked the final weekend of our school holidays.

Classes at Daisy's this week include a new session of our Introduction to Copic Markers. Class A is held on Tuesday at 1pm and there are still places available if you wish to join in. This is a great overview of the theory of Copic marker usage, plus you have the opportunity to try these markers out for yourself. This is a great way to dip your toes in without having to make any investment of markers. Class participants receive a 10% discount on any purchases made. Copic B, the follow up class, will be held in a fortnight, on Tuesday 19th October.

Suzy's class tomorrow is a beautiful layout made from the My Minds' Eye range 'Lost and Found'. You will require a 5x7 portrait oriented photo plus a 3x4 also in portrait orientation. The kids' class on Wednesday will create a layout using banner flag embellishments which are all the rage at the moment. Barbi's class on Thursday uses a brown vintage style, lacy background. You are asked to use sepia photos if possible, 2 4x6 landscape oriented photos are required. On Friday afternoon, Barbi's heritage class will make a classic style layout using one large photo. The colour tones are charcoal and white with hints of pink.

The cardmaking class on Wednesday features a masculine easel card, a sweet and simple card using House Mouse stamp and a Christmas card featuring pretty ribbons, a great way to use your ribbon scraps. Friday morning this week is the Friendship Class for cardmakers. This class costs $5.

Don't forget we also hold our Cuttlebug classes. Norma has designed some beautiful cards showing off the beautiful embossing and cutting that this machine can help create. These classes are $15 with all materials included for three cards. BYO Cuttlebug and card making tools.

Cardmaking classes cost $12 (materials included) and scrapbooking classes are $10, with costs for kit being extra. You can ring the store to book your place, or you can order a kit if you'd like to do the class but are unable to make it. This is a great way to get creating with the hard work of planning already done for you.

Friday night sees, the regulars to wile away the hours, catching up with friends and creating until the early hours.