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Scrapbooking ~ Papercrafts ~ Mixed Media Shows

Online Craft Resources

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During the COVID-19 social distancing and lockdown, we will be turning to online learning for new projects, ideas on how to use our current craft supplies and maybe to even keep the kids amuse!

The From Picture to Page online community, Papercraft Posse on Facebook, had compiled a list of their favourite artists, designers and online resources.

General Crafts, Drawing and Doodling Lessons

Dina Wakley and drawing faces.

Twelve Simple Flowers

Art Journaling Inspiration

Lisa Oxley / Scrap Witch journaling

Mixed Media Art Online Classes

A Colorful Journey with Carolyn Dube

Joggles YouTube channel

Mixed Media Art – where is all began for Michelle

Cardmaking & Stamping classes and ideas

Dot at Ink Art Designs

Jennifer McGuire Ink

Other Papercraft tutorials

All Things Paper

Lettering

The Happy Ever Crafter

Save the Dates! 2020 shows ready to go!

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We are excited to announce our papercraft show dates for 2020!

Bendigo Show – 14 & 15 March 2020
Pakenham Show – 30 & 31 May 2020
Geelong Show – 18 & 19 July 2020
Sandown Show – 9, 10 & 11 October 2020
Peninsula Show – 27 & 28 November 2020

Bendigo Show

14 & 15 March 2020
Entry $10
Kangaroo Flat Primary School
Olympic Parade, Kangaroo Flat, Victoria
[Entry off Freeman Street]
Details

Pakenham Show

30 & 31 May 2020
Entry $15
Cardinia Cultural Centre
Lakeside Boulevard, Pakenham
Details

Geelong Show

18 & 19 July 2020
Entry $10
Vines Road Community Centre
37 – 61 Vines Road Hamlyn Heights
Parking entry off Waymouth Street
Details

Sandown Show

9, 10 & 11 October 2020
Entry $15
Sandown Raceway
591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale

craft show scrapbooking expo

Peninsula Show

27 & 28 November 2020
Entry $10
Peninsula Community Theatre
91 Wilsons Road Mornington
Corner Nepean Highway
More details out soon.

We Asked – You Answered – We Listened

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2018 Crafters Survey

Every so often we send out a survey to get a feel for what you, as crafters and part of our From Picture to Page community, get out of our shows so we can learn about what we are doing right. We also want to know where we can improve. And here we are excited to bring you there results of the 2018 Crafter From Picture to Page Survey.

Facilitating papercraft shows across Victoria brings craft supplies, demonstrations and hands-on activities, with Make and Takes and mini classes, to crafters and give our retailers an opportunity to meet you in real life. This is even more important as many craft stores are retreating from their store fronts; some are moving online and attending shows, some are closing for good.

So at From Picture to Page, we are very conscious that we need to have craft shows that meet the needs of both our crafters and our retailers.

Q1 Where did you hear about the From Picture to Page show for 2018?
Most crafters tell us you have visited the show before, plus our emailed flyers and posted postcards and Facebook are reaching you. The “Other” category included hearing about us through your local stores or from friends.

We want every paper crafter to know about our shows! It’s important for us know how best to spread the word about our papercraft expo and make sure we spend our limited advertising budget in the most effective way.

Q2 Which From Picture to Page shows did you attend in 2018?
As expected, the Pakenham and Sandown shows rated highly; both the Pakenham and Sandown show have a similar number of crafters attending. Bendigo and Geelong are our smaller, regional shows and hence less people attend.

The regional shows each have their own special atmosphere about them; they are a great chance to get hands on with a make and take or mini class as they are less busy. Plus you have more time to watch demonstrations and ask questions with our talented crafters and feature artists.

Q3 How do you rate the following aspects:
Each category was rated from
1.Ho Hum – Okay – Good – Great – 5.Outstanding

Overall, you told us you are are pretty happy with most aspects of the shows but there is always room for improvement; there is still some work to do with the make and takes and mini classes, as these categories rated lower than the others. Our retailers are listening and are putting a lot of thought into our programme for 2019.

Q4 Why do you come to the Picture to Page Craft show?
We love to find out WHY you come along to our papercraft show, and it’s to see the latest products, because you need craft supplies, to see our retailers and to watch demonstrations. These stand out as the top reasons.

Q5 What type of crafts to you do?
With papercrafting covering so many subcategories of crafts, it’s always interesting to get an understanding what type of crafts you engage in. Cardmaking tops the list, with stamping and scrapbooking a close second and third.

Others in comments included calligraphy; that will need to be added into future surveys.

Q6 In a few words, why do you craft?

The word cloud speaks for itself: Love – making – relaxing are just a few of the words that stand out from your answers.

Here is a small selection from your answers:

“It is a break from my normal stressful life, I can step away and indulge my love of crafting”

“It is something I really enjoy and it is some me time. Takes my mind off everything else.”

“I enjoy being creative. I find it relaxing. I just love making cards & friends love receiving them.”

“It’s my passion, therapy & good for my sanity. I’ve made some some friendships through art & craft 😀”

Q7 Anything else you’d like to share with the From Picture to Page team?
It’s so lovely to read your supportive comments, as well as the opportunity to provide detailed feedback for the areas we aren’t getting right.

And here is what we are getting right:

“Love to see the show continue to broaden the types of craft media …. ie; not just paper. In the past have also really enjoyed resin, fabric dying and other mixed media.”

“I absolutely love the From Picture to Page shows. The team are fantastic and the retailers so helpful. A bargain or two doesn’t go astray either. :)”

Areas to improve:

“I love the classes but there could be more as they are often hard to book into if you don’t get there early in the day.”

“Try to make sure that you source new businesses so that it’s not always the same old, same old like (other shows).”

“Spread out the door prize draw like it used to be. Need more free make & takes. Most shows you cannot get to do the make & takes. It’s a good way for retailers to show and sell their products. More tables for lunch break.”

Thanks to all of you who completed the survey – we had a total of 210 replies. This helps us to get a greater understanding about what YOU are looking for with a paper craft show, and helps us as organisers and retailers with how we can best help and support your craft endeavours.

Look forward to catching up with you across Victoria in 2019.

2018 Golden Ticket Competition

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Golden Ticket Winners Announced

The From Picture to Page team is very excited to announce the winners of the
2018 Golden Ticket Completion!

Creative Card Category – Sharon Delpol

Email List Category – Marj Denton

Facebook Category – Claire Merry

Creative Card Category

The Golden Ticket Competition entries to the Creative Card Category have been absolutely delightful. There is nothing like Happy Mail to brighten our days!

The #P2PCrafts team had a hard time choosing the five finalists but here they are!

Voting is now CLOSED – thanks for voting!

Finalist #1

Created by Cathie Coward

Finalist #2

craft supplies

Created by Sharon Delpol

Finalist #3

from picture to page show

Created by Caitlin Houston

Finalist #4

scrapbooking papers

Created by Claire Merry

Finalist #5

greeting card lighthouse

Created by Kylie Poulton

 

Thank you for all of your entries and votes! Just love having you as part of our From Picture to Page Crafting Community!

Golden Ticket Competition ~ 2018

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As part of the P2P community you have one of THREE chances to win a Golden Ticket – free entry into all four of our Victorian shows in 2018.

Opens 14 January 2017 and winners announced Monday 19 February, so we can post you out your Golden Ticket in time for the Bendigo show.

1. Creative Card Competition

Create a card to fit into a C6 envelope – 105mm x 148mm, with ANY theme. You can use any technique or materials you like. Please leave the inside of the card blank, as all cards will be donated to a local hospital (details to come) once the competition is over.
Also include your name, email address, postal address and phone number so we can contact you.

Post your card to:
P2P Golden Ticket Competition
PO Box 777
Mt Waverley Vic 3149

All cards to have arrived in the post by Friday 9 February.
The P2P team will choose our favourite  5 cards, then you will have a chance to vote on your favourite card to determine the winner!

papercrafts show handmade card entries

2. Be part of our Email List

– On our website, scroll all the way down to the bottom, and enter your name and email address. Then check your email to confirm your subscription.

3. Share the fun on Facebook

Comment, share and add your own conversation with your craft friends and groups, using the hashtag #P2PGoldenTicket
You can begin by sharing our videos on Facebook, as well as commenting and sharing any of our others FB posts until February.

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So good luck and happy creating!

Golden Ticket Competition Details

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As part of the P2P community you have one of THREE chances to win a Golden ticket – free entry into all four of our Victorian shows in 2017.

Opens 16 January 2017 and winners announced Monday 20 February, so we can post you out your Golden Ticket in time for the Bendigo show.

1. Creative Card Competition

Create a card to fit into a C6 envelope – 105mm x 148mm, based around general theme or birthday or thank you. You can use any technique or materials you like. Please leave the inside of the card blank, as all cards will be donated to a local hospital (details to come) once the competition is over.
Also include your name, email address, postal address and phone number so we can contact you.

Post your card to:
P2P Golden Ticket Competition
PO Box 777
Mt Waverley Vic 3149

All cards to have arrived in the post by Friday 10 February.
The P2P team will choose our favourite  5 cards, then you will have a chance to vote on your favourite card to determine the winner!

2. Be part of our Email List

– In Facebook, click on our name above the video, and click on the blue “Sign Up” button to go to our website. Scroll down to the bottom and enter your name and email address.

– Directly to our website From Picture to Page and beyond.com.au, scroll all the way down to the bottom, and enter your name and email address. Then check your email to confirm your subscription.

3. Share the fun on Facebook

Comment, share and add your own conversation with your craft friends and groups, using the hashtag #P2PGoldenTicket
You can begin by sharing the video on Facebook, as well as commenting and sharing any of our others FB posts until February.

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So good luck and happy creating!

Picture to Page Dates for 2016

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Hello crafters,

the P2P team are very excited to announce our dates for 2016 have been confirmed!

Bendigo Show 12 & 13 March 2016
Pakenham Show 21 & 22 May 2016
Sandown Show 15 & 16 October 2016

From Picture to Page Papercrafts Show