There's still space in our Brisbane classes... And Sue Smyth will be there too!

In case you haven't heard...
Imaginarium Designs will be at  the 2019 Brisbane Scrapbook Papercraft & Art Expo!

The dates are June 6th-9th 2019. Between Sonia and myself we are teaching 12 classes over 4 days.

Here is a quick overview of our classes, see the previous post for full previews.

 

Thursday 6th June Session 1: Jane's Sun Kissed Layout.

Cost of class & kit $45
 

 

Thursday 6th June Session 2: Jane's Male Mini Album.

 

 Cost of class & Kit $50

 

 

Thursday 6th June Session 2: Sonia's Live the Life Imagined.

Cost of class & kit $55

 

Friday 7th June Session 1: Jane's Mini School Album & Caddy.

Cost of class & kit $55

 

 

Friday 7th June Session 2: Jane's Follow your Dreams.

 

Cost of class & kit $55

 

 

Friday 7th June Session 2: Shabby Chic for Boys.

Cost of class & kit $50

 

 

 

Saturday 8th June Session 1: Jane's My Favorite Photos.

Cost of class & Kit $55

 

Saturday 8th June Session 2: Jane's Colour your World Eclectic mini Album.

Cost of class & kit $55

  

Saturday 8th June Session 2: Sonia's Capturing Special Memories. 

 

Cost of class & kit $55

 

 

Sunday 9th June Session 1: Jane's Box of Memories.  

Cost of class & kit $60

 

 

Sunday 9th June Session 2: Beautiful You.  

Cost of class & kit $55

 

 

Sunday 9th June Session 2: Sonia's You are My Everything. 

Cost of class & kit $50

 

 

You can click on the link below to book in. 

Scrapbook, Papercraft and art Expo Class Bookings. 

Sonia and I would love to see you in one or more of our classes!!!!

 

 

We're also looking forwards to seeing Sue Smyth at the Brisbane Expo.

She has been on the Imaginarium Design Team for several years now and we love her work!

 She's being sponsored by Arnold’s Scrapbook & Craft Supplies this year and has some gorgeous classes...

 

 

Thursday Session 1 – 10.30am to 12.30pm

  
Mariposa with Sue Smyth

Skill Level: Intermediate
Mariposa is Spanish for butterfly, and in this class, you will showcase large lovely butterflies in a cleverly altered frame. Learn how to add dimension and interest to chipboard, from the hammered metal look to the glittered chip butterfly. Mix in some mica flakes, glitter and Art Alchemy waxes to finish your glorious plaque perfect for a book or journal cover or as a canvas to decorate your home.
Kit includes: All you need to make your own project, mediums, images, chipboards and step-by-step instructions.
What to bring: Basic tool kit, paint brushes, wipes, water jar, messy mat, heat gun if possible.
Cost: $55

 

 

 

Friday Session 1 – 10.30am to 12.30pm

Mermaid Tales with Sue Smyth
Skill Level: Intermediate
Indulge your inner siren and create a glorious journal with a beautiful resin mermaid. Play with Inka Gold, wax mediums and alcohol inks to create a perfect underwater world for your mermaid. Learn how to add texture to your journal, alter chipboard and resin and blend colours. There is plenty of room to personalise, and you can build it on canvas if you bring your own.
Kit includes: All you need to make your own project – mediums, images, chipboard and step-by-step instructions.
What to bring: Basic tool kit, paint brushes, wipes, water jar, messy mat, heat gun if possible, extra rhinestones if you want to personalise.
Cost: $55

 Saturday Session 1 – 10.30am to 12.30pm

 

Steampunk Spectacle with Sue Smyth
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Celebrate steampunk and make a practical project too, you will convert a spectacle case into a work of art or beautiful trinket box. You will work with rust paste, alcohol inks, Inka Gold and lots of bling to alter chipboard, trinkets and resin elements.
Kit includes: All material needed to create a steampunk spectacle case, spectacle case, mediums, chipboard and step by step instructions.
What to bring: Basic tool kit, paint brushes, wipes, water jar, messy matt and extra rhinestones or trinkets if you want to personalise, heat gun if possible.
Cost: $50

 

 

 

 

 Sunday Session 1 – 10.30am to 12.30 pm

Tin Soldier with Sue Smyth
Skill Level: Intermediate
Join Sue to make an altered plaque featuring a sweet stoic tin soldier surrounded by cogs, beads and trinkets. You will use common Alfoil, book paper and chipboard to give dimension and texture, and play with rust paste, Inka Gold and waxes plus much more. This can be used for a book cover or adhere to a canvas to hang.
Kit includes: All you need to make your project, mediums chipboard and step by step instructions.
What to bring: Basic tool kit, paint brushes, wipes, water jar, messy mat, heat gun if possible.
Cost: $50



Only 3 weeks to go!
Thank you for looking, hope to see you there...
Hugs
Jane

Imaginarium Designs is coming to Brisbane.

Hello Everyone
I am delighted to announce that Sonia Tomason and Myself - Jane Tregenza are going to be teaching at the Brisbane Scrapbook, Papercraft & Art Expo June 6th-9th 2019.
Between us we are teaching 12 classes over 4 days. Bookings open tomorrow so I am going to share our projects here so you can see what is happening in our classrooms.
I am a big fan of Sonia's work and she has been a deign team member for a few years now. I am so thrilled that we will be teaching together.
Between us, we have put together 12 beautiful projects for you to choose from.

Thursday 6th June Session 1: Jane's Sun Kissed Layout.

Join Jane to make a delightful layout in the beautiful navy, cream & peach colour scheme of Graphic 45’s Sun kissed paper collection. The page features gorgeous images of children at the beach (be prepared for some fussy cutting) and is finished off with floral accents, metal embellishments and chipboard. You will receive enough papers to create a second page.

Cost of Class and kit $45.

Thursday 6th June Session 2: Jane's Male Mini Album.

This gorgeous little mini album will be perfect as a keepsake. Jane has made hers to celebrate her late father. This album has fold-out flaps, pocket and more. Plenty of space for photos which can be added after the class. Jane will have a selection of chipboard titles for you to choose from. Due to time constraints you may not finish this album in the class but you will be given detailed instructions with step by step photos so you can finish it afterwards. Also Jane will have some extra titles for you to choose from if the one in the kit is not suitable. 

Cost of class and kit $50.

Thursday 6th June Session 2: Sonia's Live the Life Imagined.

Do you love making tags or would like to learn to make them, but are not sure what to do with them afterwards? In this class you will make a gorgeous large tag (measuring approximately 9.5cm by 17cm) which you will then incorporate into a shabby chic framed A4 layout.

With the tag you will learn layering and balancing techniques for a smaller surface and once you place it on the layout background page we will look at balancing and working with a large embellishment on your layout page. You will then finish it all off with a gorgeous ornate frame!

Cost of Class and kit $55.

Friday 7th June Session 1: Jane's Mini School Album & Caddy.

Join Jane and learn how to make a cute little caddy box, which you will decorate in the class. The caddy is designed to hold a mini concertina album created to hold a passport sized photo of a child’s school life from their first year to their last. Due to the time constraints of this class you may not get the album made on the day (Detailed instructions are provided so you can finish it later).

Cost of Class and Kit $55.

Friday 7th June Session 2: Jane's Follow your Dreams.

Jane has been making patchwork pieces for many years and has created a special set just for the expo. Join Jane to find out how addictive and fun patchwork pieces are!

This particular set is specially displayed as a free standing frame on a canvas. Perfect for any special occasion like a wedding, engagement, birthday or a special person.

Cost of Class and Kit $55.

Friday 7th June Session 2: Shabby Chic for Boys.

Do you love the Shabby Chic style but are not sure how to use it for the males in your life? Then this is the class for you!

You will be creating a stunning background using sprays and stamps as a base for your layout. You will then move on to learning about balancing your embellishments so your photo still takes centre stage. In the class you will be using gorgeous flowers (yes flowers on a male layout!), fussy cutting techniques and a beautiful resin piece to create a fabulous surround for your photo. It will be 2 hours of crafting fun!

Cost of Class and Kit $50.

Saturday 8th June Session 1: Jane's My Favorite Photos.

Jane has created a stunning layout for this class featuring photos of her grandson. Using a special chipboard frame from Imaginarium designs, you will learn how to add a rustic finish using embossing powders. This frame is a great way to add multiple photos to your layout. Jane will guide you through the layout step by step and share with you just how she designs and creates her lovely layouts, 

Cost of Class $55.

  

Saturday 8th June Session 2: Jane's Colour your World Eclectic mini Album.

Join Jane and create one of her fun 6 inch x 6 inch mini Eclectic albums. Jane will be using papers from Graphic 45’s new Kaleidoscope collection which is bright and beautiful. You will receive everything you need to create an interactive mini album, with a flap pocket and more.  Jane has chosen a selection of charms, metal embellishments, ribbons and chipboard for you to add to your album and will show you how to achieve a patina effect on your metals and use oxides inks on your chipboard . Please note that you will not get the whole album made in the class. Detailed photos and instructions will be included for you to complete the album in your own time after the class. 

Cost of Class and Kit $55

Saturday 8th June Session 2: Sonia's Capturing Special Memories. 

 Do you have a special memory that you would like to capture on a keepsake canvas? In this class you will create a stunning 25cm x 30cm layered canvas to highlight 5 photos that are special to you. We will cover techniques in layering and creating balance over the canvas, distressing and how to create a shabby white finish on a resin frame.

The canvas will suit memories such as weddings, engagements, birthdays or a series of family photos.Cost of Kit and Class $55.

Sunday 9th June Session 1: Jane's Box of Memories.  

 Join Jane and create a Stunning 6 inch x 6 inch box to store personal memories and photos, use this beautiful piece to share your own story or to record another family member. Your box also has 3 chipboard dividers. Included in the kit is a cd with a file of prompt cards for you to print and use for your own journaling. Due to the time limit of the class you will probably only make the box and decorate it. You will receive detailed instructions to enable you to finish rest of project after the class if needed. 

Cost of Class and Kit $60.

 

Sunday 9th June Session 2: Beautiful You.  

 Billboards are a great way to display a favourite photo. You can get quite creative and have a beautiful display piece. Jane will take you through the process of creating your own billboard. Using one of Graphic 45’s new collections – Bloom, a heap of flowers, charms, chipboard from Imaginarium Designs and more. You will get to play with sprays, inks and paints as you create your own beautiful display piece. To help keep your billboard looking amazing for years, Jane will be giving you an 8 inch high glass dome to keep it under

Cost of Class $55.

Sunday 9th June Session 2: Sonia's You are My Everything. 

You will be creating a gorgeous layout in beautiful shabby chic pinks with touches of yellow to celebrate  love in your life.

You will learn about creating a background by layering paper, working with stencils, texture paste and sprays. The layout will highlight two of your special photos by surrounding them in clusters of beautiful chipboard and flowers that will create dimension across your page. This project will suit photos of babies, children, weddings, engagement or special relationships of any kind

Cost of class and kit $50.

Well that is all our classes/projects - what an amazing collection of projects. 

Bookings open tomorrow at 10am CST. You can click on the link below after 10am to book in. 

Scrapbook, Papercraft and art Expo Class Bookings. 

Sonia and I would love to see you in one or more of our classes!!!!

See you soon.

Jane

Introducing The Queen of Mixed Media/Off The Page That Is...

Hello Everyone.

Today I am delighted to be introducing the amazing and super talented Mixed Media and Whimsical artist that is Sue Smyth.

 

 

I have  lost count of how many years I have know Sue, but it has been quite awhile. I am always amazed by her creativity and imagination. She never fails to come up with something quite stunning.

Not only does she do beautiful and whimsical projects for us, but she teaches them all over Australia. She is a generous spirited person with heaps of enthusiasm and passion for her art which she loves sharing. I don't now how her mind works but she never runs out of ideas, the cogs in her brain must  be working all the time - everything she looks at just seems to tricker an idea or two.

I asked Sue to tell us about herself and here is what she had to say. 

 

My Favourite 5 Projects for 2018

This has been a busy year for me, with a lot of my projects being 

taught around Australia, many times I have a favourite or two, but it can be really hard to choose as they are all my fav when I create them, until something better comes along lol.

My first choice is a Dragon Journal, I taught in Tasmania first

they love dragons there lol.

I just loved the texture that is revealed with Art Alchemy waxes 

 he is so detailed and therefore stands out despite being small. 

I have added lots of seed beads and rhinestones as dragon 

treasure. I also love the lashing on the sides, it gives

the book so much character.

My next project is a special one to me as I hand made the 

elf face with resin (made my own mold) I love the fairie world as when I was a child I was given a realistic fairie book that inspired me for years and still does, this is an altered book about Spriggans.

I chose this one because it features one of my favourite color combos, the contrast of clear teal and ruby red 

It also includes the Vaseline technique to create the rustic 

palings, and has a more shabby chic feel than I usually do.  I have 

taught this project many times and it is always popular.

Adding lots of shine baubles increases the sense of light and movement I have created a gorgeous cluster with 

I D chipboard as the base.

This project was for the Brisbane Scrapbooking Expo and it

was well received, it became my favourite of the 4 projects

 I did, as it had a few different techniques included in it,

 I just love the little sleeping baby, and 

the wrinkled scrunched paper.

He sits in a little ID frame for his bed, snuggled 

in muslin moss with wings unfurled.

My last project is The Mad Hatters Tea box, another 

popular class, that I just may have to do again this year.

I love the Alice in wonderland books/movies and love using it 

as a theme.

Again gorgeous I D chipboard creates a framework

for a nifty resin Mad Hatter, my favorite set of 

colours again, teal and ruby red, along with the 

striking addition of playing cards. This makes 

a wonderful gift for someone, though I think

most of my students kept it for themselves lol.

Happy Crafting and 

look forward to an inspirational 2019.

 

You can see why I love Sues work and why I call her the "Queen of Mixed Media and off the Page projects". Sue does do layouts and they are amazing with the same attention to detail as her other projects. But I think its the whimsical that really speaks to her. I am delighted that Sue is staying on our team, it would not be the same without her.

Sue, thanks for joining us for another year, we could not do without you. I am really looking forward to seeing what your wonderful mind comes up with  for us this year.

Jane

I will be back in a day or two with another introduction for you.