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.

Bendigo Show Highlights

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The From Picture to Page and Beyond Papercraft show in Bendigo, held on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 March 2025, was a vibrant celebration of papercraft, mixed media, and scrapbooking. Taking place at the Bendigo Showgrounds, the event gathered crafters of all ages for two exciting days of creativity. Attendees enjoyed hands-on activities such as make-and-take sessions, mini-classes, and inspiring demonstrations by expert crafters.

The show was a hub for shopping the latest crafting supplies, meeting friendly traders, and soaking in a buzzing atmosphere of creativity and camaraderie. It was the ideal space for crafters to connect, create, and discover new ideas.

A standout feature of the event was our Things with Wings ATC swap, which saw a lovely turnout of enthusiastic crafters exchanging these charming little artworks!

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

  • Our Creative Director - Michelle

And some more!

  • Victorian Parchment Retreats

And just a selection of the fabulous CLASSES that were held throughout the two day event!

  • Jcraft class

And a HUGE T-H-A-N-K Y-O-U to all of the crafters and retailers who attended the event! We had crafters from the local Bendigo region, as well as people from Warrnambool, Ararat, Shepparton, Geelong, Seymour, Gippsland and all across Melbourne!

It was so wonderful to catch up with all of you! 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.

Bendigo Papercraft Show ~ Retailers Announced 2025

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We are delighted to be returning to Bendigo for our annual Bendigo Papercraft Show. We will be at the Bendigo Showgrounds on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 March with a fantastic lineup of retailers. There will be mini classes, product demonstrations and Make and Takes for you to partake in. As well as a huge range and variety of crafting products to buy to add to your stash.

Get all the details here
Get your tickets online here

Friday 28 March, 2025 – 9am to 4pm
Saturday 29 March, 2025 – 9am to 4pm

Bendigo Showgrounds
42-72 Holmes Rd, North Bendigo VIC 3550

Our Fabulous Retailers

Victorian Parchment Retreats

Pat is bringing her extensive range of parchment and handmade crafts to the Bendigo show – details

Craftzone

Mary, Bill and the Craftzone team will once again be attending the Bendigo Show. They will be running demonstrations across the two days – more details

AZZA

Ruth and the AZZA team will bring along their unique scrapbooking techniques to share with you – more details

Jcraft

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

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Stampin’ Up

Simone and Juliana will represent the Stampin’ Up team will be at the show with their latest products and they will run a mini-class – more details

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Smooth & Smudge

[formally Peninsula Paper Craft Boutique]
Jen and Jasmine will once again be travelling up to Bendigo – more details

Creative Memories

Raelene will be representing Creative Memories, with the latest products for you to see and buy, and will be running two different classes – see details

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Bellbird Paperarts

Cathy is returning to the Bendigo show – details

Eclectic Images

Let’s welcome Cathy and her team will be at the show and of course they will be running a Mini Class and Cathy will be demonstrating her unique stamps in some creative ways – more details

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Scrapbooking N Craft

So happy to announce Mel is returning to the Bendigo show with her unique range of stencils, chipboard and more, plus running THREE different classes – details

Mixed Media Art

Michelle and the Mixed Media Art team will be at the show and running both a Make and Take and and a mini-class throughout the two days – more details

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Catering by Something Sweet!

Sahara will be supplying us with some yummy treats and of course COFFEE! – See details

Get your tickets here

Learn about the ATC Swap HERE

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!

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

Classes, Make and Takes & Demonstrations at P2PCrafts Sandown

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There are SO MANY classes, make and takes, and demonstrations being run by the fabulous exhibitors at this year’s Sandown From Picture to Page Papercraft show! See all of the details below!

Details of getting to the Sandown show – click here

BOOK NOW

There are 6 different classes you can book ahead of the show! Just click on the class image and be taken straight to the class booking website!

[NOTE: Papercraft show entry fees apply in addition to class fees]

Handmade Haven – Tiny House
Close to my Heart – Interactive Christmas Card
Peninsula paper Craft Boutique – Chloes Creative Flower Card
Eclectic Images – Floral Wreath
Mixed Media Art – Bookbinding Basics
Crafters Cupboard – Mini Cards

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BOOK AT THE SHOW

There are 5 classes which you can book directly with each retailer once you arrive at the show! click on the images for more details.

JCraft – Stepped Christmas Card
Victorian Parchment – Vellum Christmas Card
Stampin’ Up! – Christmas Trio & Stencil Abundant Beauty
Creative Memories – Halloween Card or Scrapbook Layout
Little Bits – Aussie Christmas Card

These retailers are running *FREE* Make and Takes, a chance for you to get hands-on with our talented exhibitors!

A Paper Experience – Ribbon Threading Card
Live, Love & Craft – Decorative Planning Page
Luscious Labels – Mini Gift Card
Mixed Media Art – Mixed Media ATC or Gift Tag
ScrapAddix – BoHo tag

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:

  • Aster & Anne
  • Sarah Renae Clark
  • Craftzone
  • Crafters Cupboard
  • Little Bits
  • Eclectic Images

Details of getting to the Sandown show – click here

[NOTE: all information correct at 1/10/23 and may change at the exhibitors discretion]

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!

Northern Papercraft Show Retailers

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We are thrilled to be bringing our From Picture to Page papercraft show to the Northern Suburbs. It will be held at the Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre on:

Saturday 25 February 9am-4pm
Sunday 26 February 10am-4pm

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

One day pass $15
Two Day pass $22
Tickets are on Sale Now

Details on getting there – Click here

We are happy to announce our retailers who will be joining us at the show with their impressive range of products as well as their inspiring Make and Takes, Mini Classes and Demonstrations over the two days of the show.

Close to My Heart

Alison will be representing Close to my Heart and will be running a Mini Class- see detail

Shimmer Owl Workshop

Catchy Crafts

Dina and Doug will be at the Show with their amazing range of products and will be holding demonstrations throughout the weekend – see details

Luscious Labels

Planners Alley – Denise will be sharing her knowledge and planner products and running a Mini Class and demonstrating – see details

Victorian Parchment Retreats

The team from Victorian Parchment retreats will be running a Mini Class and doing Product demonstrations throughout the weekend – see details

Jcraft

Janette and team will be demonstrating some of their products and sharing their extensive knowledge on paper crafting – see details

Stampin’ Up

Representing Stampin’ Up is Fiona and her team, they will be running Demonstrations, Mini Classes and Make and Takes – see details

Peninsula Paper Craft Boutique

Jo & Jen will be bringing their extensive range of paper craft products and will be running a Tag or Bookmark Mini Class- see details

Tag or Bookmark Mini Class

Eclectic Images

Cathy and her team will be holding demonstrations and have her unique range of stamps and other paper craft products – see details

Creative Memories

Jenny will be representing Creative Memories and holding demonstrations and a Mini Class over the weekend – see details

Mixed Media Art

Love mixed media then see Michelle and her team where you will be able to do this free make and take-see details

Live, Love & Craft Papercraft

Planners Alley – Suzy will be bringing her unique planner products and you can see how she will be demonstrating how you can use these in your planners – details

Hop to it

Planners Alley – Tarryn has a wide variety of stickers and planner accessories to help you organise your daily lives in your planners – details

Papersource

Sharon will be bringing along their brilliant range of papers, card and envelopes and will be running demonstrations – details

Handmade Haven

Julie has a wide range of Scrapbook kits and card and scrapbooking products and will be running a Make and Take – details

P2P Craftshows in 2023

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What an amazing year we have had with six in-person shows plus one online show! THANK YOU for continuing to be part of our crafting community! YOU are a central part of our craft events and we really appreciate your support!

From Picture to Page Papercraft Shows for 2023:

Northern Show – 25 & 26 February 2023
Makers, Arts & Crafts @ Train & Hobby show – 11, 12 & 13 March 2023
Bendigo Show – 18 & 19 March 2023
Pakenham Show – 20 & 21 May 2023
Western Show – 22 & 23 July 2023
Sandown Show – 13, 14 & 15 October 2023
Peninsula Show – To be confirmed

The Bendigo, Pakenham, Sandown and Peninsula shows are at the same venues and weekends we are used to over the last few years (with Peninsula dates to be confirmed.)

The Northern show will be held at Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre in South Morang; this has been in the planning stages since before COVID. The venue is wonderful with all ability access, air conditioning, catering and free car parking!

The Western show will move from Geelong to Werribee, at the Encore Events Centre in Hoppers Crossing, and be held on the same weekend as our previous Geelong shows. As much as we loved our Geelong venue, we had outgrown it and needed to find a venue with better access – the Encore Events Centre definitely promises to fulfill all of our needs! It also has all ability access, air conditioning, catering and free car parking!

AND we have been invited to curate the Makers, Arts and Crafts section of the Train & Hobby show at the Sandown Raceway – 11, 12 & 13 March. There will be something there for the whole family! Stay tuned for more details as they become available.

Ticket Pricing for 2023

Throughout 2022 we have held our ticket prices steady and absorbed as much of the increases as possible. There is a small increase to ticket prices for 2023.

Regional shows (Northern, Bendigo, Western & Peninsula); tickets $15
(discount entry $13) and two day passes $22
Pakenham & Sandown shows; tickets $18
(discount entry $16), two day passes $25
(and for Sandown, three day passes $28)
We will continue our policy of partners and children under 16 with free entry.

Keeping in touch

While we have finished our craft shows for 2022, we will continue with our weekly update videos (on Facebook and YouTube) plus the Papercraft Posse facebook group is there to share your creative triumphs, ask questions and continue to support your fellow crafters. And I am sure Michelle and Jenni will come up with lots of other things that we will be eager to share!