Maxine Hazebroek

Angel Of Fancy

Hi there,

Just a quick note to talk about our Angel of fancy class at Scrapbook Central next month . The kit for this project comes with oodles of product and is different to the on-line angel at Wednesdays Wishes. The angel of fancy is taller, more intricate, comes base-coated and has been professionally cut according to our design. Being a class situation you also have the use of the classroom paints and glimmer mist plus the added bonus of being there with other like-minded ladies (away from the pressures of home). You have myself and Audrey there to show you how to create the piece. For those that are able to, we would love to see you at the class for hours of  laughter fun and a chance to get a little messy.

Cheers everyone

Max 

My latest creation

  

 
  
 I am a little bit excited with how she turned out. She is for Audrey and mines next class at Scrapbook Central. If you get a chance go into the store and see her IRL, she is gorgeous (I can say that can't I...lol) She stands around 60cm high, so quite tall. She would be perfect for Christmas and all year really if you can't bear to take her down and put her away. She is made totally from scratch, so many techniques to learn here.  

For those of you not in Perth, you'll have to look out for something similar but different (now that didn't make much sense) coming up soon at Wednesdays Wishes. It will still be an angel but in different colours, made to match the other Christmas Creative kits we've been putting together.

Here's the ad for those of you wanting more details of the Scrapbook Central class, be sure to book in quickly as places are limited.

 

We are both busy working on new things for Wednesdays Wishes. We have purchased lots of new goodies, just finding the time to photograph and upload them....plus there will be more creative project kits coming up very soon, be sure to join the mailing list to be kept up-to-date.

Happy creating everyone.

Hugs

Max 
  

Another day, another post...

I have been a bit remiss in sharing our class samples lately, so I thought I might just shock my good friend (she knows who she is) with making two posts in two days. This positively stunning shadow box complete with small art box hanging from the bottom is truely amazing. The very very very talented Audrey created it. I must admit there was a bit of coaching going on from the side, urging her to add yet more 'stuff' and it ended up bigger than Ben Hur, so hence it will be an all day class. We will be teaching it at Tomorrows Memories on the 17th of October 2009, so if you have nothing on that day contact the girls to find out more information about it, because we'd love to see you there.   

So the duck story continues,  he was back at our place in fine form today. Audrey and I made the mad dash to the post office this afternoon, to post all of our new September Creative Project Kits for Wednesdays Wishes, we were both a little flushed as we'd been packing kits all day.....OK I was bright red (I go that way when I am a little stressed, which doesn't really happen much.... I get hot flushes) and well Audrey was just fine...although feeling my flushingness I think. I pulled into the driveway and who is in the garage????? Yep you guessed it....our favourite duck Timmy/Tammy; he'd waddled into the garage and right up to the kitchen door....wack wack wack wack. Rick had to feed him bits of bread and leave them in a trail to get him out of the garage....but he wouldn't budge far (I know he was waiting for me to come home)....tooo funny! I just wish I could understand wack wack wack language as he seems quite a character.

Anyway another late night is looming, who know's maybe I'll be back again tomorrow.

Until next time take care everyone.

Max

Tick Tock

Can somebody please stop the clock from ticking by, I can't believe September is nearly over already.

I've been very busy since posting last and some really amazing things have been happening around the house. When our beloved Tim Tam died last year the next morning there were two ducks feeding off the grains I'd thrown across the road into the paddock, it was really quite bizzare. We named the ducks Timmy & Tammy and didn't see them much after that. Well now one year on there is this duck, we like to think it's either Timmy or Tammy that comes to our house in the afternoon. When I go outside he waddles up to me waiting to be fed, and he hangs around for a couple of hours. The other day he just waltzed into the garage...wack wack wack. Truely I've spent hours with the kids just watching him and when he's had enough he just waddles up the middle of the street going who knows where...too funny.

So here he is or is it a she? Gorgeous just the same and he seems to love us.

And then there was another reminder I saw today, not sure if it was Lauren or Jason but they'd put flowers out for Timmy, kinda pulls at the heart strings that they too still think about him.

And this morning when I left to drop Lauren at school there was a mass of kangaroos across the road, we don't often see them in the morning its usually the afternoon. But by the time I'd got back from school they'd moved on. Tomorrow I'll be ready early with my camera just incase they are back again. I love seeing the mother feeding on the grass and the joeys also feeding on the grass below too.

I really love where we live, it is in the metro area but we are so secluded here its like being in the country.

Well the latest Scrapbook Creations magazine has come out with my Who's Who article. I hate the name and it does embarrass me, but I was asked to do it so I did. I am sure some of the things I wrote make me sound really silly....but it's done.

One of the pieces I created was this art canvas. It has a tissue paper background and the tree trunk has been made out of a piece of rope (thanks Debra for that idea.....I've stored it in my memory bank for quite some time...lol) Anyway I won't prattle on about it.......not the best pics but I am sure you'll get the gist.

 

I was thinking about making this one or something similar into a kit for
Wednesdays Wishes. Speaking of which we've had 6 new kits go on this month be sure to check them out here . I'll have to come back real soon to share more on those as my night has escaped me again.

A special thank you to all of you out there that are making Wednesdays Wishes get off to such a great start, we really truely appreciate it.

Warm hugs

Max 

 

Tick Tock

Can somebody please stop the clock from ticking by, I can't believe September is nearly over already.

I've been very busy since posting last and some really amazing things have been happening around the house. When our beloved TimTam died last year the next morning there were two ducks feeding off the grains I'd thrown across the road into the paddock, it was really quite bizzare. We named the ducks Timmy & Tammy and didn't see them much after that. Well now one year on there is this duck, we like to think it's either Timmy or Tammy that comes to our house in the afternoon. When I go outside he waddles up to me waiting to be fed, and he hangs around for a couple of hours. The other day he just waltzed into the garage...wack wack wack. Truely I've spent hours with the kids just watching him and when he's had enough he just waddles up the middle of the street going who knows where...too funny.

So here he is or is it a she? Gorgeous just the same and he seems to love us.

It's Finally Happened

What you may ask???

The most exciting news since sliced bread.....or the birth of my children. Well exciting news for me anyway.

Audrey and I have started Wednesdays Wishes.  Go and check out this little slice of us. Make sure when you are there to check out the Creative Project Kits and sign up for the newsletter to keep up to date with what is going on. Its been a lot of hard work to get there but so worth it.  Here's a glimple of our three new kits this month:

 

 

We are both very excited, although we've been packing orders for over 12 hours today, but we are still excited, with a little less sheen than we started the day, our hair a mess, very thirsty, in need of chocolate but still excited!!  A huge thank you to those ladies who have supported us on our blogs and now on Wednesdays Wishes

We have more great news coming in the next couple of  weeks, cant wait to scream it from the rooftops.

Back soon to share some inspiration.

Hugs to all

Max

I am still here

Just a quick post to let everyone know I am still around.

We've had school holidays  in the West and for us they are always busy having Rick home (dear hubby) as well as the kids. We did some furniture shopping which I hate to admit took up four days.......four days!!!!!! you've seen one lounge suite and dining table and you've seen em all I reckon.  Although partly my fault as they don't make what I wanted anymore. The best part (that is until the furniture arrives) was dropping into IKEA (a couple of times) for lunch.....lol, never had lunch there before, it was a highlight....get my drift!

I felt like a yo-yo...going from Joondalup to Osborne Park, back to Joondalup then Osborne Park...and then a repeat of said travel the next day....oh and the next....oh and the next....agggghhhhhhh. When one says to DH "lets look at Harvey Norman' because we are in Joondalup"....to be told "naahhhhh we'll look at Harvey Norman in Osborne Park "to then be told by the very nice salesman "oh no, we don't have those chairs to match that table at our store, but they do have them in Joondalup" I should have just strangled him then and there......but I know the thoughts will fade as I relax on the chaise with a good book.....hah like I have time for that, but the vision is there when the furniture does eventually arrive. Think happy thoughts, think happy thoughts....lol

So whilst the school holidays were on there wasn't much creating happening, so nothing really to share. We have been working on new kits since the kids went back to school. Actually we've got three samples already made up but no kits packed....so hopefully by next week they will all be ready to share.

As for classes, we only have one this month on the 15th August at Made With Memories. Its a day class with supper (home baked) provided. I think there may be  just a couple of spots left but best to check with the store.

The class is a street scape set into a big canvas. There are so many techniques packed into this class it is so much fun, we did teach it at another store awhile back and the girls all had such a ball and loved the end result.

Anyway I guess I best go do some ironing or some other household chores, we've had birthdays galore this past week, so other stuff got pushed aside.

Can you believe my baby turned 9 on Friday, Miss Lauren is now 9!!!!!! Can somebody slow the earth down a little.

Have a great weekend everyone, hugs to you.

Luv

Max

A pinch and a punch...

 ...for the first of the month. Ahhh the bruises, we still do this in our house. It is usually me that is the receiver of the pinching and punching whilst innocently making breakfast for the kids. Maybe I might have to wake them up early tomorrow  so I can get my own back for once....lol. But would it really be fair to wake them with a pinch and a punch I am not sure, but then again game on....I really copped it last month.

For this week Audrey and I have created two kits, they can be seen in the shopfront on the right side bar of my blog. Our first kit 'Red Vintage Inchie' is following on from the tile canvases and is made of inchie tiles set into a  frame. The finished project measures 9.5cm x 11cm and is made in gorgeous vintage red and cream colours. Some tiles are raised up and others set back making it an interesting piece. All of the products, instructions and photographs are included in the kit and the price within Australia and New Zealand is $19-00. It costs $24-00 for other overseas destinations. Ink and glue will be required to complete the project.

 and a close up image.

 

Our second kit is a 'Home Sweet Home' wooden frame kit, measuring 24cm x 19.5cm. Because of the weight of the wooden frame this kit is only available within Australia. The frame is embossed in the corner and has these quite intricate houses in a row down the bottom. What street scape isn't complete without a tree, birdhouse and cute little bird. All of the products are included in this kit (over 60 of them), full instructions with photos, postage and handling. Some ink and paint will be required. We only have 12 of these kits available and already they are selling fast to those on our mailing list. The cost is $48-00 all inclusive.

 and some close up's.

 

Once again it's been a very busy week Audrey  and I have taught 6 classes and I thought I'd share some of the finished projects. It started last Wednesday at Scrapbook Central where  we made two delightful boxes, some of the girls are using  the large box as a gift card storage box or an address card storage box.

   

We are teaching a follow up to this class on Wednesday night, where the girls will make 6 quick cards and 6 gift tags. Here's a peek at that. There could be a couple of spots left, but best to check with Scrapbook Central about that.

  

We then headed 'bush' .....hehehehe, its not really bush but just over an hours drive from home, to Rockingham and  Made With Memories where we taught three classes from early in the morning until late into the night. First up was our technique book, so many different and very hands on techniques. It was fun as we split into two groups, ala Master Chief, I headed up the red team and Audrey the blue team and it was a race to the finish. I think I was the most mischievous, hiding Audrey's sample, not passing on the tissue paper and anything else I could think of to sabotage them winning. Need I mention the red team won....lol.

  

The next class was the Shabby Chic layout...Audrey taught this whilst I did a repeat of the technique book.

 

And we finished off the day with our card class. The theme was A Touch Of Blue...

 

 

And then it was Saturday and we taught two classes at Tomorrows Memories. The first one was this butterfly frame.

  and then the last class for the week was this technique based dress form frame, you should have seen how dirty the girls hands were, but they all seemed very happy with the end result. We had some fun in these classes too, there is always some mischief when we get together, although it could turn around and bite us in the bum.....Jo left her camera in the classroom and we took many many many very bad and very naughty photos.....tsk tsk tsk.

 

Anyway enough on classes past, we have a couple coming up in the next week. On Saturday at Scrapbook Central we have the most amazing fibre-lusciously gorgeous storage box, it can be used for storage of the cuttlebug storage folders or to house 8.5" x 11" layouts. The storage box is made from scratch so it will be a very interesting class indeed. I am not sure if there are still any spaces available, best to contact  Scrapbook Central direct about that. 

Then next Wednesday night we are back at Tomorrows Memories for these delightful coat hangers class. There is the choice of either a pink or blue hanger. They are a little intricate but look positively sweet hanging in any home.

 

And now for some of my ponderings...

Like many people all over the world I admit to sadness over the death of Michael Jackson. I am of the age where I grew up listening to him and before that The Jackson 5. I was 14 when 'Off The Wall' came out and looking back at those film clips I can understand why I fell in love with him. It has been a time to reflect on my own childhood, teen years and later in life; to relish those memories associated with his music. I spent half of Sunday watching and re-watching my DVD's and the rest of the time I've had his CD's playing in the background. They say a picture speaks a thousand words...and this one speaks volumes.

 

Its just so very very sad.

Take care everyone, love and be loved.

Max

xx

Artful Friday

 It's been a cold and stormy day today, perfect weather to stay indoors and get creative.

Audrey and I have some arty kits to present this week. In honor of the bad weather in Perth we've made some nice warm hidden nests amongst our creations.

Our first creation is this 7cm x 7cm art box in collage style. It is so rich and warm in real life and so much fun to create. This kit will include everything needed to make the piece except for the twig.  But we figure it is fun to go on your own nature hunt to find the exact/perfect twig to build your nest upon. In our area many a fight has been had over particular twigs, and to be honest you have never seen two large/ageing ladies run so hard to get first dibs on a twig I tell ya! Too funny! Full instructions with pictures are  provided. Your basic tool kit, some paint & ink is all you'll need.  So some pics....

The price for this 'small collage nest box' is $28.00 to Australia & New Zealand and $33.00 for other overseas destinations. See the shopfront to the right if you are interested.

Our other creation this week is this amazing 'Soar Canvas', it measures 10cm x 10cm and is made using a thick edge canvas. So much fun to create, again in collage style, gotta love that and  it's so easy to do. The cost of this one is a little dearer because of the width of the canvas and Australia Post charges. There are two different options in the shopfront, one for Australian destinations only and that is $35.00 and the second option is for New Zealand and other overseas destinations and that is $45.00.  Here's some pics

 

 

We've got a busy week next week so I doubt I will be back here during the week. If you are looking to do any classes this week there are still a couple of spots in some of our classes.

Wednesday night is our Damask Delight class that I mentioned in the previous post being held at Scrapbook Central

Then Friday we will be in Rockingham at Made With Memories  for three classes, it's always a huge day there with classes going on well into the night but so much fun.

Class one is our a touch of blue card class.

 

And then we have this gorgeous layout class, very girly, very pretty, very shabby chic...

 

And then to finish the day & night we have this technique book.

 

And then we round off the week with a couple of  classes on Saturday at Tomorrows Memories in the morning we will be doing this frame and artpiece.

  

And then in the afternoon this gorgeous rich dress form frame.

 

Well I think thats about it for me for tonight. Have a great week everyone, stay dry, stay healthy and be happy.

Hugs

Max

Edited to say, how did Saturday creep up on me so fast.....better catch some zzzzz's before netball in the morning.

Bargains Bargains Bargains...

Are to be had at Scrapbook Central until Saturday this week.  They are having a pre-stocktake sale and if you are anything like me, you love a bargain. So I think I had best hook up the trailer this morning and head over there really quick...lol. SALE of printed paper, bazzill, making memories paint, clear stamps and some other tubs full of great specials.

 

If you are in the area, check out mine & Audrey's  class samples as you walk in the door. We have our damask delight class coming up next Wednesday night (shhhhh it's Audrey's birthday as well....) So I have to think of some way to make it special.....but that's a secret...hehehe) (oh and suggestions welcome). So if you are looking for something to do we'd love to see you, there are still a few spots left.

 So what is damask delight you might ask? It is the most gorgeous card storage box, or it could be used for recipes or anything else you'd like to use it for. You will decorate the box and also a smaller box too, that does fit inside. The small box includes 6 gift cards as well. Yep its a huge class, beautiful, functional and would make the most perfect gift.

There is a follow up to this class too, which is a quick card class, where you make 6 easy cards in the one session and they match perfectly with the storage box.

Enough rambling I know.....a picture tells a thousand stories (or something like that)

 

 

 

 

And here's a peek at the card class too which is on the 1st July 2009.

 

We'll best I be off, better get out of these pj's so I can go shopping...hint hint.

Have a great Thursday everyone.

Hugs

Max