16 October 2025 By Michelle Brown

What an incredible weekend it was at the Sandown From Picture to Page Papercrafts Show 2025! We’re still buzzing with inspiration, creativity and gratitude as we reflect on the highlights, beautiful moments, and wonderful people who made it all possible. Whether you attended in person or followed along online, here’s a peek behind the scenes — and plenty of photos to bring it all back to life.

From the moment the doors opened, the show floor was a feast for the creative eyes. Retailers stalls were full with colour, texture, and inspiration — from unique card designs to mixed-media wonders and scrapbooking layouts. Each exhibitor’s corner brimmed with their love of papercrafts that we all share!

The retailers also pulled out all of the stops and there were so many activities on offer – classes, free make and take projects and delightful demonstrations!

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Here are a few of the highlights with our fantastic crafting community and retailers!

And a few more!

And of course, we can’t forget…

Plus so many classes, free make and take projects and delightful demonstrations!

A HUGE T-H-A-N-K Y-O-U to all of the crafters and retailers who come along and support our papercrafts show! We had crafters from all across Melbourne and further afield.

It is so lovely to catch up with so many of you and meet others for the first time. I love to put faces to names I have only seen on Facebook or on emails; to hear of your crafting achievements and life challenges. We really do have a fabulous community of crafters!

I would LOVE to keep in touch via our Facebook Group Papercraft Posse.

x Michelle.

30 September 2025 By Michelle Brown

One of the BEST parts of the From Picture to Page Papercrafts show are the activities – the classes, Make and Takes, and the demonstrations! They allow you to get hands-on with wonderful projects, brought to you by our talented retailers, and learn new techniques, play with the latest craft products and get inspired!

A huge “thank you” to all of our retailers running demonstrations, Make and Takes, and classes – we know how much effort and energy goes into planning these activities and we really do appreciate the efforts!

• 9 retailers running activities
• 17 different classes across the two days
• 3 make and take projects
• 3 retailers running demonstrations
• 2 full days of crafty fun!!!!!

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Classes

“Classes” are run by retailers, at their stands, across both days of the Sandown From Picture to Page Papercraft Show. For a small fee, you can create the projects shown, under the guidance of our talented tutors. Bookings are suggested; see below for whether you can book in online, before the show, or book in with the retailer, once at the show.

Stampin’ Up!

Janine and team are representing Stampin’ Up and they will run two different card classes – bookings at the stand – details

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Eclectic Images

The Eclectic Images team will be running a class ~ Collaging Christmas – book now or at the stand – more details

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Creative Memories

Rae & Megan, with Creative Memories, will be running two different classes ~ a scrapbooking layout class and a card making class – see details

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Handmade Haven

Join Julie and Alison for this huge range of card and scrapbooking classes across the show – details and to book

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Victorian Parchment Retreats

Card class – details

Craftzone

Card class – details and to book

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Make and Takes

“Make and Takes” are free sessions where you create a small project – they give you a chance to get hands-on and learn a range of papercraft techniques. See retailers for bookings at their stands.

Smoosh & Smudge

Join Jasmine at the Smoosh & Smudge stand for a Free Make n Take – details

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A Paper Experience

Get a head start on your Christmas card with this fun project – details

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Mixed Media Art

The MMA team have come up with another use for their envelope template with this fun Make and Take – bookings at stand – details

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Demonstrations

We are looking forward to seeing demonstrations from the following retailers:

• Eclectic Images
• Creative Memories
• Craftzone

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Mark your calendars for a full two days of crafty fun:

• Friday 10 October, 9am to 4pm
• Saturday 11 October, 9am to 4pm

We can’t wait to create with you!

Buy your tickets online OR at the door [cash & EFTPOS available

Get your tickets

Getting to the Sandown show & details

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ATC Swap @ Sandown

We would LOVE for you to get your creating on and participate in our ATC Swap again at the Sandown From Picture to Page show. It’s a chance to get inspired, meet like-minded crafters and share a little piece of art.

THEME: In the Garden
Click here for details

12 September 2025 By Michelle Brown

It is time to inspire your creativity as the From Picture to Page team are heading back to the Sandown Raceway for the highly anticipated Sandown From Picture to Page and Beyond show – and we want you to join us in this joyful celebration of all things papercraft, mixed media art, and scrapbooking. This event is your chance to explore new techniques, discover exciting products, and connect with a warm and welcoming community of makers, whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just beginning your creative journey!

Mark your calendars for a full two days of crafty fun:

• Friday 10 October, 9am to 4pm
• Saturday 11 October, 9am to 4pm

We can’t wait to create with you!

Buy your tickets online OR at the door [cash & EFTPOS available]

Details on Getting There

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New Exhibitors

Designs by Cass

We are delighted to welcome Designs by Cass to the Sandown show – details

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Our Favourite Exhibitors

A Paper Experience

Kerri from A Paper Experience will be attending the show and will be offering a Make and Take – see details

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Victorian Parchment Retreats

Pat and the team are back with their extensive collection of craft supplies – details

Creative Memories

Rae & Megan will join us at the Sandown show with their Creative Memories expertise and they will be running two different classes – See details

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Smoosh & Smudge

The Smoosh & Smudge team are returning to the Sandown show and they are running a Make and Take – see details

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Stampin Up

Janine and her team are representing Stampin up and they are running both classes and Make and Takes – See Details

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Craftzone

Mary and her Craftzone team will be at the show and will be running classes – see details

Eclectic Images

Cathy and the Eclectic team are running demonstrations and classes across the show – details

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Handmade Haven

Julie will be at the show with her products and running classes with Alison – 10 different classes in all!! see details

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Bellbird Paperarts

Cathy is returning to the Sandown show – details

Catchy Crafts

Doug and Dina with the Catchy Crafts team will be at the Sandown Show – see details

Live Love & Craft Papercrafts

Suzy has an impressive range of Planner products: see her at the show for your planner needs – see details

Katies Patchwork & Sweets

Karen and Sid are joining us with a range of patchwork products and something to keep our sweet tooths happy – details

Mixed Media Art

The Mixed Media Art team are at the show with their range of mixed media projects and will be running a fantastic activity – details

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Catering

Little Box Brownie

Sophia and her team are joining us to provide COFFEE, hot chocolate, Chai and TEA! Along with a delicious selection of brownies and cake.  See the Little Box Brownie Facebook page.

Food Van

An additional food van will also be onsite to keep us fed as we explore and create across the two days! More details to come!

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Get your tickets

Getting to the Sandown show & details

Class and Make & Take details – to come!

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ATC Swap @ Sandown

We would LOVE for you to get your creating on and participate in our ATC Swap again at the Sandown From Picture to Page show. It’s a chance to get inspired, meet like-minded crafters and share a little piece of art.

THEME: In the Garden
Click here for details

25 August 2025 By Michelle Brown

We would LOVE for you to get your creating on and participate in our ATC Swap again at the Sandown From Picture to Page show. It’s a chance to get inspired, meet like-minded crafters and share a little piece of art.

Swap Details

WHERE: Sandown From Picture to Page show, Sandown Raceway ~ Craft, Chat & Catch up Corner
WHEN: 2pm on both Friday 10 and Saturday 11 October
WHAT WILL HAPPEN: Bring your ATCs and swap them with other like-minded crafters attending the papercraft show

THEME: In the Garden
[NOTE: if you would prefer to ignore the theme and do your own thing – that’s FINE too!! All styles welcome]

What’s an ATC?

An ATC – Artist Trading Card – is a small piece of artwork that is created and shared with other crafters. They must be 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ or 64mm x 89mm in size. They can be in either portrait or landscape orientation. Most often they are in portrait so they can be displayed in swap card or traditional sports trading card folders.

Other than the size, there are no rules in creating your ATCs. You can use any materials on the fronts; any colours and any images. Some more formal swaps may have themes or rules to use a certain company’s products. We are running a theme of SPRING – think bright colours and flowers and butterflies. However, if you would prefer to ignore the theme and do your own thing – that’s FINE too!! All styles welcome!

On the back of your ATC, it is usual to add your name and contact details – we have created a template that you can print and cut other to stick onto the back. Click and download now!

NOTE: These ATCs are not meant to be sold, only swapped and collected for inspiration and to commentate an event!

What is an ATC swap?

An ATC swap is an organised event where ATCs can be swapped with other crafters. These can be done through the post – there are LOTS of ATC swapping groups.

Alternatively, ATCs can be swapped at craft events, like the From Picture to Page papercraft show! They are a great way to start conversations with other crafters, as well as collecting mementos from the show.

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Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs

I still don’t get it – what’s the point of an ATC?

Think of them like a crafters business card or like Taylor Swifts bracelet swaps – they are a momento to be swapped and a way to make new friends.

How many ATCs should I make?

In the past, when ATCS swaps were at their peak, we would make up to 100 cards. We are not sure we will need that many for this swap – we would suggest making 10 to 20.
NOTE they don’t need to be all the same – Click here to see helpful tips on creating LOTS of ATCs

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Click here for all of the Sandown show details