Just giving you all the heads up on the next FISKARS WAREHOUSE SALE coming up in a few weeks.......well actually in less than a few weeks......only 11 days time.....woohoo......might see some of you there.
Come grab a bargain or two....bring a friend.....bring family members.....spread the word!!!
This is a good opportunity to pick up gifts for pressies.....maybe grab Dad a gift for outdoors in the garden...maybe some craft goodies for mum.......or yourself......LOL!
Well it's that time of the year again when the ART,CRAFT and COOKERY COMPETITIONS are OPEN to take ENTRIES......for this year's ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW!
Have you ever entered one of the many Show ART/CRAFT or COOKERY competitions?
It's really very easy to enter...there are so many different SECTIONS once more this year in so many varied CRAFTS.....you can get the entry forms now online from
In the SCRAPBOOKING SECTIONS......there are FOUR SECTIONS in the OPEN COMPETITION and THREE SECTIONS in the JUNIOR COMP......so make sure you spread the word....ENTRIES close JULY 25th.
There are sections for QUILTING, SEWING,APPLIQUE,PAINTING.PHOTOGRAPHY,PAPERCRAFT,CARDMAKING
.....and the list goes on....so why not check it all out at
http://www.royalshow.com.au/blue-ribbon-competitions.asp
I have been involved with the Art/Craft and Cookery Competitions the past 5 years....and have loved every moment of it.....
Here's what Judy Barnes has to say on the RAS Website...
There's nothing like the talent on display in the Art, Craft & Cookery Competition at the Royal Melbourne Show! Highlights from the Art, Craft & Cookery Pavilion at the 2011 Royal Melbourne Show included the Decorated Shoe Competition, the Apron Challenge that was new at this year’s Show, Sew & Show featuring the work of talented secondary and tertiary-level fashion design students and Makers Alley, a new precinct with products created by local artisans.
Congratulations to Judith Cairnduff from Croydon in Victoria who was awarded the Florence Monod Memorial Award for her large folk art plate with Cold Fish (Class 95, Exhibit 694). For a full list of Results click here
The RASV would love to hear about your participation/ association with the Royal Melbourne Show. Please click here if you have a tale to tell about your experience at the Royal Melbourne Show.
Entries are now open for the 2012 Art, Craft and Cookery Competition.
To view the schedule please click here
For more information please contact:
Judy Barnes
Art, Craft & Cookery Event Coordinator
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited,
Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road
Ascot Vale Vic 3032
Telephone 03 9281 7436
Fax 03 9281 7536
Email: judy.barnes@rasv.com.au
xoxo
Lyn Dwyer
I was sorting through some pics and found these ....can you spot the only Lotus Flower in both these pics? The rest of the flowers are Waterlilys
I created this Mozaic effect in Picassa...and then altered it in PS....fun!!!!
We are in the process of researching and setting up a website for Rod's Business
......Mike's helping to set it up....then we'll add links to and from the BLUE LOTUS WATERGARDEN website. We have had several enquiries about doing this .....so YES....it's in the planning stages.........it's great to see this as an extension of our business.
We'll have an on-line site up and running soon...so make sure you drop by if you are after SOLAR PUMPS or POND FEATURES for your POND......xoxo Lyn
Hi everyone,
I'm really excited to be announcing that the next Fiskars Craft Demonstration shall be on Sunday May 27th at the Picture to Page Show in East Burwood,VIC.
I'll be demoing the NEW Fiskars Interchangeable Border Punches on the CREATIVE DREAMS STAND from 11-3pm...............................so come and see how fantastic these NEW Border Punches are....
CREATIVE DREAMS shall be selling many of the designs.....so if you haven't yet got any of these punches......and they are on your WISH LIST....than maybe you could come and purchase some....and tick them off your list. I'll have some project samples to look at....some LAYOUTS,CARDS,ETC.....
Shirley Dougan does a great job of organising this CRAFT SHOW each year....and I'm delighted to be attending again....it's always a fun and friendly show in the Outer East.
So if you are looking for a great day out to learn new techniques,see all the latest craft products or to purchase supplies before WINTER...then why not come for a visit.
There is a tram stop right out the front on the Burwood Highway and plenty of FREE car parking if coming by car.
.......and if any Aussie FISKATEERS are reading this......pop on over to the FISKATEERS if you are interested in joining my Aussie Fiskateer Circle Journal Group......I've started a thread over on the Messageboard.....it's going to be so much fun!!!!
xoxo
Lyn Dwyer
Not long now until PAPERIFIC.....it's coming around so quickly!! Check out the Video of the last PAPERIFIC......fun!! fun!! fun!!
(Make sure you turn your sound up)
For further info on this FANTASTIC PAPERCRAFT EVENT you can click on the above link!
I LLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEE this SHOW!!!!!
I'll be working on the Door on FRIDAY March 30th and SATURDAY March 31st.....so if you are coming make sure you say "hi"................
This wonderful box arrived today from STAMPIN UP...thanks guys!!!
Ooh can't wait to play with all these fabulous products.....I've already ripped open the two Punches...Butterfly and Decorative Frame..............LOL! Love how these punches have a lock on them for storing and travelling with them.....fabulous idea!
Hope to have some time to play later today.......I have a few fun projects in mind.....thanks to Sophie for sending these to me.......
Have been catching up on housework today after working the past 4 days at the WATERGARDEN.....hubby did his hamstring on Saturday....so I have had extra shifts of work.
Rod is at the Specialist today ..................re-his kidney stone.....hope all is well...he's having a bad trot to start the year......Health Wise.....
Looking forward to catching up with Carolyn and Jim tomorrow for lunch and then taking them around to the WATERGARDEN.....and SAM(grandson) is coming up for another overnight stay tomorrow afternoon.......
This pic was taken October 2010 the day that Carolyn and Jim headed off around Australia in their HUGE BUS
They have flown back to Melbourne for a few weeks and then they fly back to Perth to continue their Adventures around Australia.
The warmer weather is helping the LOTUS flowers and Waterlily send up magnificent blooms this year at the Blue Lotus Watergarden in Yarra Junction, Victoria.
Now OPEN 7 Days a Week until MARCH 31st......from 10:30am - 5:30pm daily!
Also open on Public Holidays in that time frame....next one being AUSTRALIA DAY Jan 26th
Bus Tour Groups have started coming up and shall continue through until closing......in case you missed my earlier post a few weeks ago...here's a little sneak peek...........sh.......sh.....shhhhhhhhhh TURN YOUR SOUND UP!!! ENJOY!!
I'm working SUNDAYS now and helping out on other days as required....I'll be working AUSTRALIA DAY...Jan 26th....so if anyone is coming up then I'll be there.....also working Thursdays for ROD whilst he goes to the Vic Flower Market.....
If you are like me and trying to get organised for 2012 you won't want to miss adding these PAPERIFIC EXPO DATES to your Calendar!!
For further details you can check out the PAPERIFIC EXPO WEBSITE
Naomi has changed the PAPERIFIC LOGO.....looks lovely .....scissors and stamps in a crafters hand....love it!
xoxo
Lyn
Some pics to share from last Sat night at Yvonne's 70th birthday party......
Ella loved Gemma Mae.....she was smitten by her.....so darn cute!
It was nice to catch up with Step Mum Lorraine and Niece Rachael........
The NEW FISKATEERS WEBSITE is up an running..................go check it out!
I've been playing for over an hour.......LOL! Must get off the computer and do some housework!!
