14 October 2024 By Michelle Brown

The From Picture to Page and Beyond Papercraft show Sandown held on October 11 & 12, 2024, was a joyful celebration of all things papercraft, mixed media, and scrapbooking. Held at Sandown Raceway, it brought together crafters of all ages for two days of crafting fun. The event was filled with hands-on activities like make-and-take sessions, mini-classes, and engaging demonstrations by expert crafters. Attendees shopped for the latest crafting supplies, met friendly traders, and enjoyed a creative atmosphere buzzing with inspiration and crafty camaraderie. It was the perfect place for crafters to connect, create, and explore.

One of the highlights of the show was our Spring-themed ATC swap, with lots of enthusiastic crafters joining in the making and swapping of these run little artworks!

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

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More of our fabulous retailers!

And a few other snaps!

And a HUGE thank you to our golf cart sponsor Couture Creations

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That’s a WRAP for another year!
Keep in touch via our Facebook Group Papercraft Posse.

23 September 2024 By Michelle Brown

There is NOTHING like getting hands on at a craft show! And this range of fabulous Make and Takes, classes and demonstrations brought to you by our wonderful retailers will certainly have something for everyone!

Click here to get details for the Sandown show

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.

A Paper Experience

A Paper Experience are running a Make and Take – details

Hobby Hoppers

Trish and the team are making cute cards with their Make and Take – details

Handmade Haven

Julie is running an ATC Make & Take – details

Mixed Media Art

The MMA team will be creating a cute project using their DIY Square envelope template – details

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!

Stampin’ Up! are running two different classes, each making 2 cards: book at the stand – details

Creative Memories

Creative Memories are running scrapbooking classes; bookings at the stand – details

Crazy Cats Mixed Media

Crazy Cats Mixed Media are running junk journal classes; book at stand – details

Eclectic Images

Eclectic Images are running demonstrations and card classes – Merry & Mischievous: book online or at the stand – details and bookings

Craftzone

Craftzone are bringing a special guest to the year’s Sandown show, and running a class “Ink blending; 2 ways” – for details and to book online

Victorian Parchment Retreats

Victorian Parchment Retreats are running card classes and making two different cards; book at stand – details

Jcraft

Jcraft are running TWO different classes on Friday and Saturday – details

Shaz it up a bit with Cricut

Shaz and Molly are running four different classes, that will run on both Friday & Saturday; bok now or at the stand – details

Aster & Anne

Jennifer is running a class, so you can get hands-on to craft your very own stylish little pouch; book now or at the stand – details

Demonstrations

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

• Eclectic Images
• Jcraft
• Catchy Crafts
• Craftzone
• RMIT Visual Art Students
• Shaz it up a bit!

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

Friday 11 October 9:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday 12 October 9:00am – 4:00pm

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

One day pass $18
Two Day pass $25
or buy tickets online.

Click here to see all of the details of the ATC Swap

16 September 2024 By Michelle Brown

With so many requests to hold our ATC Swap again, the P2PCrafts team are EXCITED to announce that we WILL host an ATC Swap at the Sandown From Picture to Page show.

Swap details

WHERE: Sandown From Picture to Page show, Sandown Raceway ~ Show entrance
WHEN: 2pm on both Friday 11 and Saturday 12 October
WHAT WILL HAPPEN: Bring your ATCs and swap them with other like-minded crafters attending the papercraft show

THEME: SPRING! Think bright colours and flowers and butterflies – all things SPRING!
[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.

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

5 September 2024 By Michelle Brown

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We are delighted to be returning to the Sandown Raceway for another weekend of fantastic paper crafting, full of inspiration, classes and catching up with crafty friends at the Sandown From Picture to Page Papercrafts Show! And remember to check back here for regular updates, as class details come in!

New Retailers & Exhibitors

Shaz it up a bit with Cricut & Harvey Norman Dandenong

We welcome Shaz and Molly to the Sandown show, where they will be running Cricut classes and demonstrations across the two days! Plus Harvey Norman Dandenong will be ther with their FULL range of Cricut machines and accessories – Details

Couture Creations

We are delighted to announce Couture Creations are sponsoring our golf cart, to help you get around the Sandown grounds! Click here for details.

Our favourite returning retailers

Victorian Parchment Retreats

Pat and the Victorian Parchment team are returning with a variety of card classes – details

A Paper Experience

Kerri and the team are back at the Sandown and running a Make and Take class – details

Handmade Haven

Julie and the Handmade Haven team are running a free Make and Take – details

Catchy Crafts

We are delighted to see the smiley faces of Catchy Craft team; they are running demonstrations – details

Bellbird Papercrafts

Cathy and the Bellbirds team are back – details

Eclectic Images

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

Craftzone

Mary, Bill and the Craftzone team are bring a special guest to the year’s Sandown show – details

Crazy Cats Mixed Media

Fiona and the Crazy Cats team are heading back to the Sandown show and running classes – details

Stampin’ Up!

Janine and team are here to share the latest Stampin’ Up! range with you, plus running classes – details

Creative Memories

Rae & Megan are running scrapbooking classes across the weekend – details

Jcraft

Welcoming the pink ladies of Jcraft back to Sandown, where they will be running demonstrations and classes – 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 Mand and Take – details

Hobby Hoppers

Get your fix of Washi tape and more with the Hobby Hoppers team, and jump onto their Make and Take! – details

PaperStop

Stock up on your cardstock and envelopes with Steve – details

Live Love & Craft Papercraft

Catch up with Suzy and her fabulous range of Planner accessories – details

Aster & Anne

Delighted to have Jennifer return with her unique range of craft kits and a class – details

Cardmakers

Get all of your card making supplies – 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

Fundraiser ~ RMIT Students ~ Visual Artists

We are delighted to welcome a team of RMIT students studying visual arts, who are raising funds to support their end-of-year art exhibition – details

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!

Get your tickets

Getting to the Sandown show & details

Click HERE to see Class and Make & Take details

ATC Swap @ Sandown

With so many requests to hold our ATC Swap again, the P2PCrafts team are EXCITED to announce that we WILL host an ATC Swap at the Sandown From Picture to Page show.

THEME: SPRING! Think bright colours and flowers and butterflies – all things SPRING! Come along and share in the magic of an ATC Swap! Click for details!

2 October 2023 By Michelle Brown

In a match made in heaven, Cancer Support Angels is partnering with From Picture to Page Papercraft show to support the Angels Day Christmas Fundraiser.

The Angels Day Christmas Fundraiser supports families hit by cancer to provide them with little breathing room and financial relief at this challenging time of year. This is the fourth year the Cancer Support Angels has collected donations to support their extensive network of families.

“The unique aspect of this fundraiser” says Jodie Hollis, Angels founder, “is that we are calling for gift cards from the major retail outlets, so get those loyalty points working and turn them into gift cards to bring a smile to the faces of families in need.”

Each year the fundraiser supports about 30 families with the $16,000 raised.

This year, passionate crafters are being called to bring their donations to Melbourne’s Sandown Raceway as they attend the ‘From Picture to Page Papercraft Show’ in October.

The three-day expo includes card making, scrapbooking, art journaling and a range of other crafts, with stalls from more than 30 specialty retailers from across the country.

Extending our crafting to help this wonderful charity is an important part of our community, says From Picture to Page creative director Michelle Brown.

“The fantastic thing about papercrafting is that it brings together so many people from different walks of life,” Brown says. “and these days, all of us knows someone who has been affected by cancer. This is a small way we can give back to our community.”

The three-day ‘From Picture to Page and Beyond Papercraft Show‘ runs at Sandown Raceway from Friday October 13 to Sunday October 15. Entry is $18, with multi-day passes available, and admission is free for spouses and children under 16.

Alternatively, gift cards can be sent to:
PO Box 777
Mount Waverley VIC 3149

20 October 2022 By Michelle Brown

It was amazing to be back at Sandown for our 3 day show.

We were super excited to be able to bring all our fabulous and CREATIVE retailers together for this FANTASTIC show on the 14, 15 and 16 October and to see so many of our crafting community attend.

The 3 days were packed full of classes, make and takes and demonstrations, to satisfy every crafters needs. The variety of products and knowledge from our retailers is outstanding and they LOVED being able to share with you.

A huge THANK YOU to all our retailers and crafters who attended across the weekend.

Here are some highlights from the show……

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