From Picture to Page and Beyond

Scrapbooking ~ Papercrafts ~ Mixed Media Shows

Highlights from the Pakenham Show

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The From Picture to Page and Beyond Papercraft Show returned to Pakenham on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May 2025, transforming the Cardinia Cultural Centre into a vibrant celebration of papercraft, scrapbooking, and mixed media art. Over two fun-filled days, crafters of all ages and skill levels came together to share their passion, get inspired, and explore the latest trends in the creative world.

Visitors enjoyed a wide range of hands-on experiences, including make-and-take projects, mini-classes, and demonstrations by talented expert crafters. It was the perfect opportunity to try new techniques, ask questions, and get tips directly from the pros.

The show was also a shopper’s paradise, with stalls packed full of crafting supplies, tools, and exclusive products from much-loved retailers and local traders. The warm, welcoming atmosphere made it easy for everyone to mingle, swap ideas, and connect with fellow creative minds.

A highlight of the weekend was our “Autumn Palette” ATC (Artist Trading Card) swap, which brought together a wonderful group of participants to share and exchange their miniature works of art. The creativity on display was truly heartwarming!

Whether you’re a passionate papercrafter, an experienced scrapbooker, or just curious about getting started, the Pakenham Papercraft Show offered something special for everyone. We can’t wait to see you at the next show!

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

  • P2PCrafts Retailers Lanyards

And a few more!

  • Live, Love & Craft Papercrafts

A few of the fabulous CLASSES that were held throughout the two day event! There were SO many activities that we didn’t get photos of all of them!

  • Stampin' Up! Make and Take

And our lovely venue – the Cardinia Cultural Centre

  • Papercrafts Show at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham

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

It was lovely to catch up with many of you and meet many more for the first time. 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.

Classes, Make and Takes, and Demonstrations at the Pakenham Papercraft Show

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We are delighted to be returning to the Cardinia Cultural Centre and there is NOTHING like getting hands on at a craft show! And this range of fabulous Classes, Make and Takes, and demonstrations brought to you by our wonderful retailers, who will certainly have something for everyone!

Click here to get details for the Pakenham show

CLASSES at the Pakenham Show

Classes are run by retailers, at their stands, across both days of the Pakenham 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.

Dawn Lewis Imagery

Dawn and her team are running two classes across both days – Get start with Copics & Get started with Distress Inks – details

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Scrap with Friends

Rose is running classes – Slimline Foldout Album – details

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Creative Memories

Rae & Megan are running a class using the Simple Kits – See details

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Jcraft

Jannette and her team are running two class; one on Saturday and one on Sunday, featuring Julie Hickey Designs – see details

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Handmade Haven

Julie is running a class – Introduction to Stitchables – see details

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Mixed Media Art

The Mixed Media Art team will be running a class – Square mixed media book – See Details

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Victorian Parchment Retreats

Pat and the team are running a class – details to come

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.

Handmade Haven

Julie is runing a Make & Take each morning – Details

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Stampin Up

Lynette and team are running a Make and Take – Sailboat card – See Details

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A Paper Experience

Kerri is offering a Make and Take – Bendi Cards – see details

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Demonstrations

Demonstrations give you the opportunity to watch our fantastic retailers show off their newest craft products, as well as the chance to ask questions about what they are doing!

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

  • Catchy Crafts
  • Craftzone
  • Creative Memories
  • Jcraft
  • Live, Love & Craft Papercrafts
  • Scrap with Friends

Click HERE to see the full list of retailers who are exhibiting at the Pakenham From Picture to Page show.

Saturday 17 May, 9am to 4pm
Sunday 18 May, 10am to 4pm

Cardinia Cultural Centre Lakeside Boulevard, Pakenham

You can buy tickets at the door (cash and EFTPOS available) or online

One day pass $15
Two Day pass $20
or buy tickets online.

Click here to see all of the details of the ATC Swap, at 2pm each day.

Pakenham Papercrafts Show ~ Retailers Announced for 2025

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Get ready to unleash your creativity, because the From Picture to Page team is back and more inspiring than ever! Join us at the vibrant Cardinia Cultural Centre for the highly anticipated Pakenham From Picture to Page and Beyond show — a joyful celebration of all things papercraft, mixed media art, and scrapbooking. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just beginning your creative journey, this event is your chance to explore new techniques, discover exciting products, and connect with a warm and welcoming community of makers.

Mark your calendars for a full weekend of crafty fun: Saturday 17 May from 9am to 4pm, and Sunday 18 May from 10am 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

New & Returning Exhibitors

Dawn Lewis Imagery

We are delighted to welcome Dawn and her team to the Pakenham show; they are running two classes across both days – details

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Parchment Down Under

Excited to welcome Sandra to our From Picture to Page family – details

Nat Scraps

Natalie is returning to the Pakenham show with her range papercrafting goodies – details

Victorian Parchment Retreats

Pat and the team are back after missing a year with us – details

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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Scrap with Friends

We are delighted to welcome Rose to the Pakenham papercraft show, plus they are running classes – details

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Creative Memories

Rae & Megan will join us at the Pakenham show with their Creative Memories expertise and they will be doing product Demonstrations and running a class – See details

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Smoosh & Smudge

Jen and Jo are returning to the show – see details

Stampin Up

Lynette will be representing Stampin up and you can join in their Make and Take – See Details

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Craftzone

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

Jcraft

Jannette and her team will be running two class plus demonstrations – see details

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Handmade Haven

Julie will be at the show with her products and running a class, as well as a Make and Take – see details

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Live Love & Craft Papercrafts

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

Catchy Crafts

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

Bellbird Paperarts

Cathy is returning to the Pakenham show – details

PaperSource

The PaperSource team will be at the show – see details

Mixed Media Art

Michelle and the Mixed Media Art team will be at the show and will be running a class – See Details

Tickets: One day crafters pass just $15
Get your one or two day passes – click here to buy tickets online
Tickets will be available at the door – cash and EFT available

Details of getting to the Pakenham show – click here

Class and Make & Takes details – more details soon

ATC Swap – Autumn Palette theme – details here

ATC Swap @ Pakenham

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For the second year running, we are delighted to be holding our ATC Swap again at the Pakenham 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: Pakenham From Picture to Page show, Cardinia Cultural Centre ~ foyer
WHEN: 2pm on both Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May
WHAT WILL HAPPEN: Bring your ATCs and swap them with other like-minded crafters attending the papercraft show

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

These colours have been inspired by the ColorCube Volume 1 No. 143, No. 067 & No. 142

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.

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

Click here for all of the Pakenham show details

Celebrating craft at the Pakenham Papercrafts Show

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It was a fantastic to be back at the Cardinia Cultural Centre for the 2024 Pakenham From Picture to Page Papercrafts show! What a wonderful crafty weekend we had, full of so many delighted crafters and happy retailers, with demonstrations and craft classes. Plus catching up with friends over a cuppa and sharing your crafting purchases! It was so heartwarming to have such a buzz in the air with lots of excited voices.

Here are a few photo highlights of the weekend!

  • Peninsula Paper Craft Boutique

And more of our favourite retailers

  • Mixed Media Art

Plus a few more!

  • Catchy Crafts

A HUGE thank you to all of the crafters who came along and shopped, caught up with friends, took a class and watched the demonstrations! And a HUGE thank you to all of the retailers and exhibitors!

Plus THANKS for the From Picture to Page team!

ATC Swap at the Pakenham Show

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The P2PCrafts team are EXCITED that ATCs have made a comeback and we are hosting an ATC Swap at the Pakenham From Picture to Page show.

Swap details

WHERE: Pakenham From Picture to Page show, Cardinia Cultural Centre Foyer
WHEN: 2pm on both Saturday 18 May and Sunday 19 May
WHAT WILL HAPPEN: Bring your ATCs and swap them with other like-minded crafters attending the papercraft show

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. This is NOT the case for the P2PCrafts ATC swap – you are free to to make them in anyway that inspires you to create!

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.

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 20 to 30.
NOTE they don’t need to be all the same – Click here to see helpful tips on creating LOTS of ATCs

Classes, Make and Takes & Demonstrations

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There are SO MANY classes, make and takes, and demonstrations being run by the wonderful retailers at this year’s Pakenham From Picture to Page Papercraft show! See all of the details below and start planning your visit!

Details of getting to the Pakenham show
Get your Super Special, No Frills $12 tickets HERE

CLASSES

There are SEVEN retailers offering at least 10 different classes, for a small fee with all tools and materials are included – click on the class image for details!

Eclectic Images – Floral block of colour card
Handmade Haven – 3Quarter cards or scrapbook page
Jcraft – Blue flowers card or Julie Hickey flowers card
Scrap with Friends – mini album or pocket page
PaperSource – iris folding card
Peninsula Paper Craft Boutique – Magical Fairy Card & Lavinia Swans Card

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MAKE AND TAKES

These retailers are running *FREE* Make and Takes; a chance for you to get hands-on with our talented exhibitors! Click on the image for further details.

A Paper Experience – Teacup card
Creative Memories
Mixed Media Art – ATC Folder
Stampin’ Up!
Hobby Hoppers – Washi tape mini card

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DEMONSTRATIONS

Spending time watching demonstrations is a fantastic way to learn a new skill, get inspires AND ask our talented retailers lots of questions! These retailers will be demonstrating various cardmaking, scrapbooking and mixed media techniques across the weekend:

  • Catchy Crafts
  • Craftzone
  • Creative Memories
  • Eclectic Images
  • Jcraft
  • PaperSource
  • Peninsula Paper Craft Boutique
  • Stampin’Up!

Details of getting to the Pakenham show
Get your Super Special, No Frills $12 tickets HERE

[NOTE: all information correct at 3/5/24 and may change at the exhibitors discretion, at any time]

From Picture to Page Papercraft Show Pakenham – Exhibitors Announced – 2024

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The From Picture to Page team are delighted to be nurturing your creativity at the Cardinia Cultural Centre for the Pakenham From Picture to Page and Beyond Papercrafts, Mixed Media Art and Scrapbooking show – Saturday 18 May, 9am to 4pm, and Sunday 19 May, 10am to 4pm.

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

Details on Getting There

2024 Exhibitors

New Exhibitors

Scrap with Friends

We are delighted to welcome Rose to the Pakenham papercraft show, plus ther are running classes with two different projects on offer – details

Melbourne Arts & Crafts

Brian has made a return to the arts and crafts world and we are excited to welcome him back to Pakenham – details

Victorian Sewing & Craft Supplies

You will be excited with this range of scissors, cutting mats, craft knives and more – details

Returning Exhibitors

Bellbird Paperarts

Cathy is making her return to the Pakenham show – details

Our favourite exhibitors returning

A Paper Experience

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

Catchy Crafts

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

Eclectic Images

Cathy and her team will be holding a mini class and doing demonstrations – see details

Craftzone

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

Creative Memories

Rae & Megan will join us at the Pakenham show with their Creative Memories expertise and they will be doing product Demonstrations and a Free Make and Take – See details

Jcraft

Jannette and her team will be running a mini class plus demonstrations – see details

Peninsula Paper Craft Boutique

Jen and Jo are returning to the show and will be running a mini class, plus craft demonstrations – see details

Hobby Hoppers

Trish and the team from Hobby Hoppers will be at the show with lots of washi tape and other papercraft products, and running a Make and Take – see details

PaperSource

The PaperSource team will be at the show with their huge range of handmade papers and will be running Mini Class and demonstrations – see details

Close To My Heart

Dannii and her team will be at their last show – See details

Handmade Haven

Julie will be at the show with her products and running a class – see details

Stampin Up

Tracy will be representing Stampin up and you can see their Demonstrations and join in their Make and Take – See Details

Paperstop

Steve will be at the show with his range of papers, card envelopes etc – see details

Mixed Media Art

Michelle and the Mixed Media Art team will be at the show and will be running a Make and take class – See Details

Exhibitors we will miss in 2024

Unfortunately the following exhibitors will not be attending the Pakenham show in 2024:

  • Little Bits
  • Craft my World
  • Victorian Parchment Retreats
  • Crafters Cupboard
  • Luscious Labels

Class and Make & Takes details – click here for details

Tickets: no frills pricing! One day crafters pass just $12
Get your one or two day passes – click here to buy tickets online
Tickets will be available at the door – cash and EFT available

Details of getting to the Pakenham show – click here

Recap of the 2023 Pakenham Show

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The Pakenham Craft Show was abuzz with excitement!

Our recent show in Pakenham show was a huge success, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the excitement in the air! It was fantastic to hear the crafter chatter as they discovered new craft supplies, watched the amazing demonstration and got hands-on with the huge range of classes and Make & Takes on offer. The Cardinia Cultural Centre was the perfect venue for our indoors craft show and the weather was mostly kind to us!

Please enjoy some snapshots of the weekend.

  • Eclectic Images
  • Jcraft
  • Peninsula Paper Craft Boutique

Our talented retailers provided many mini-classes, make-and-takes, and demonstrations, that kept crafters engaged and having a great time. Attendees left with their shopping bags full of fantastic finds.

We want to extend our sincerest thanks to the crafters and retailers who made this event possible. Without your support, there would be no show.

We hope you had a very crafty day!

Pakenham papercaft show classes and activities

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Exciting Mini-Classes and Make and Takes Await at the Pakenham From Picture to Page Papercraft Show – May 20 & 21

Join us at the Pakenham From Picture to Page Papercraft Show and discover a fantastic array of mini-classes and Make and Takes. Check out the details below to learn more! Be sure to scroll down to see a complete list of demonstrations as well.

Join Our Mini Classes!

Retailers will be hosting mini-classes at their stands throughout the Pakenham two day craft show. For a small fee, you can complete the projects with the help of our talented tutors. Booking is recommended, and you can reserve your spot online before the show or with the retailer once you arrive.

Close To My Heart

Join us on either the Saturday or Sunday for a stenciling class and make one of these cute “butterfly” cards. All materials, adhesives etc are supplied to make 1 Card. Card colours may vary from the one pictured. The class is half an hour. Cost $5.

Book here – https://www.trybooking.com/CHRDK

Peninsula Paper Craft Boutique

Birthday Butterfly 8×8 Card
$10.00
45min Class
4 spots per class
Book online or at the stand

Booking Link: https://www.peninsulapapercraft.com.au/module/class/498414/pakenham-p2p-show-class—birthday-butterfly

Eclectic Images

Shadows & Shimmer Card

Build up a monochromatic scene with stencils, stamps & shading, then add a pop of colour. Use the Catherine Pooler Colour Wheel to select the complementary colour for your butterfly which will be applied with a brush marker. As well as some colour we will add some shimmer & gloss to make the butterfly really pretty.

Cost $10

Booking Link: Pakenham P2P mini class 2023 – Eclectic Images

Little Bits

Cost is $5, bookings only available on the stand and the class will take around 45 minutes.

PaperSource

Cost: $5 per card
The class will take around 20 minutes

To help plan their very first Mini Class, it would be amazing if you could fill in the online booking form if interested.
Visit us on our stand to book a time and make Payment.

Crafters Cupboard

Details to come!

Craftzone

Cost: $5.00 and bookings can be made through the stand or by email to craftzone.

Victorian Parchment Retreats

Go to their stand to book your place

Make and Takes: Crafting Sessions

Join our free Make and Takes sessions to learn from talented crafters who will guide you through a range of papercraft techniques. Get hands-on and create a small project to take home with you. Contact the retailers at their stands to book your spot

Luscious Labels

Decorate 2 small gift cards using the Floral Romance Collection released earlier this year at the Northern Show. Find Luscious Labels in Planners Alley to grab your spot!

A Paper Experience

Make and Take featuring Marianne Design Rosette diecuts.

Mixed Media Art

Gets hands on with this fun make and take, using the Mixed Media Art envelope template and the new Dress my Craft transfers. Bookings at the stand.

Stampin’ Up

Free Make n Take, we (Stampin’ Up!) are doing between 10-3pm both days. It’s from the latest release called “Zoo Crew” from our brand new 23/24 Annual Catalogue that will be available to purchase on the stand.  We will also have a HUGE 15% off all orders for the PTP weekend only, plus sales of Adhesives and retired stock at bargain prices.

Creative Memories

Free Make and Take Border

Craft Demonstrations

Witness the expertise of our skilled retailers as they showcase their favorite craft supplies through engaging demonstrations. Take this opportunity to ask any questions you may have!

Demonstrations will be held throughout the entirety of the craft show weekend by:

Crafters Cupboard

Craftzone

Creative Memories

JCraft

Little Bits

Stampin’ Up

Victorian Parchment Retreats