Create On Ormond

 Show Topper Ideas for Mason Jar decorative lids by Cosmo Cricket G ’ day Crafters, Belinda here and I am a guest contributor to the   “ Create On Ormond ” Blog.   I popped into the store a couple of weeks ago to find Marisa admiring her cool Cosmo Cricket Show Topper Lids that go with any wide mouth mason jar that are everywhere online at this time of year such as cookies in a jar , snow globes in a jar and so much more. Wondering how to use and decorate the lids other than a traditional photo holder/name tag lid Marisa asked me to see what I could do. They come in 2 vintage colours, green and white and 2 designs, a knob and a label/photo holder. So my big question was how can we decorate the lids so that they aren ’ t permanent?, I want to   give the jar as a gift for a specific occasion and then have the   recipient be able to use the jar for any other purpose.   I came up with 3 designs so far (plenty of more in my head)   One b...

This year the shop will be closed from Monday 21st December until Monday 28th December.   We will open Tuesday 29th, 30th and 31st from   9.00 to 3.00 and then return to normal trading on Monday the 4th of January 2016...   We would like to wish you all a happy & safe holiday season and we look forward to a bright and creative year ahead. Create On Ormond

Better late than never so the saying goes......we recently held 2 scrapbooking workshops run by the very talented and effervescent Fiona Paltridge......... both sessions were extremely successful and lots of fun. We would like to thank all of you who attended these classes, Deena for your impromptu  teaching assistant role and especially Fiona for travelling from Mount Gambier and sharing your love and passion of scrapbooking with all of us..... can't wait to see the next Class!!! Here are a few pics of some of the gals in action.....     We also would like to thank Dot Lethbridge for travelling to Geelong from Portland recently to teach 2  wonderfully informative card workshops, .......... thanks to those who attended I know you loved Dots work and would love to see her return next year with some more card techniques.....

Creative Kids After School Classes Starting in term 4, Create On Ormond is running Creative Kids after school classes. Your child will learn new skills, create great projects to take home and most of all have FUN doing it!  The classes are run each Tuesday after school from 4.00 - 4.10  until 5.30pm by Kristy Milward a fully qualified primary school art teacher. Kristy has designed 3 amazing projects for the kids this term and she is all about working with the children to develop their own styles and interests... the projects include an art journal, art canvas and a Christmas project with loads of techniques and products involved.   To be part of the fun book your child's seat now.....all school aged children welcome....   Classes cost $25.00 each or pay up front for all 6 classes and pay only $120.00 (save $30).... Limited seats available so be quick.  Call Marisa on 52221449 or 0409228949

Let's create whimsical and beautiful inspirational pages in this 4 - week tutorial on Creative Journal Making. You will work with exciting materials, learn to manipulate them and create fun and enjoyable designs and fonts. You will learn about backgrounds, drawing tools and colour theory all taught the easy way. Come along on this wonderful journey of colour, texture and design and Let's make a beautiful Art Journal!....... Saabira 2 Group Sessions:  Tuesdays & Saturdays   Start Dates: Tuesday 13th  10.00am to 1.00pm                          Saturday 17th 10.00am to 1.00pm Cost: $40 per session...total $160........   Please bring and Art Journal, black fine liner and white paint pen......we have them in store for you to buy if required......   Artwork by Saabira Razac Call Marisa 52221449 for more details and to book ...

We are very excited to be hosting 2 wonderfully creative mixed media scrapbooking classes with Scrapbook Master Fiona Paltridge......here are a few sneak peaks to wet your appetite..... bookings and pre - payment is essential......52221449 “When Earth Meets Sky”   Photo 3”x4” portrait (approximately) Sunday Morning 9.00 to 12.00 November 8th Cost $40 Materials in kit: Tissue paper  Corrugated cardboard  Cheese cloth 5”x3” rectangle Twine Leaf  Medium sized doily Book page  Bead collection  12 x12 white card Materials to share: Prima Bloom Sprays “Gilded”, “Soft Teal”, “Summer Sky” White gesso Gel medium matte Dylusions Ink Spray “Ground Coffee” Black splash ink  Prima clear stamp “Messy” Fan Brush Small water spray bottle Participants to bring: Gesso brush SatzOn Ink black Archival Black Ink Gathered Twigs distress ink Blending Tool for distress inks Heat Gun Glue (tombow acqua or ...

We are thrilled to have Dot come up from Portland to share her mixed media knowledge with you. She will be here on the weekend of October 10th and 11th....Dot was recently published in the Australian Simply Cards and Craft Stamper Magazines... One Stamp 3 Ways Saturday October 10th 2.00 to 5.00pm Cost $45.00 includes kit and class   Please read the ‘what to bring’ list for each class so that you get the most out of the day. What To Bring: Basic Tool List Non–stick craft mat Mister bottle Paper towel Fine paint brush Fine liner Ink blending tool White gel pen Double sided tape Shared Products To Bring If You Have Them: Archival ink – jet black Distress inks – black soot, mowed lawn, mustard seed Dylusions sprays – fresh lime, lemon zest Sharpie white water-based paint pen "Magical Christmas Backgrounds" Sunday October 11th Time: 10.00 to 1.00pm Cost $45 includes kit and class What to Bring:   Basic Tool Items Ink blending too...

Heartfelt Creations make beautiful stamps, dies and co-ordinating paper pads. We were lucky enough to have Joan McAlpine leave a few of her cards in at the shop this week and hopefully we can persuade her to teach one of these in a heartfelt creations card class....here are two of her cards one card is using the Fuschia collection and the other the more masculine co collection "All geared up" what do you think? Joan also created this amazing piece for your wall, she has used Heartfelt Creations dies and stamps to create these amazing flowers, they actually started out as white paper! You should see them in person as they really pop out at you and the colours are really vivid. Joan is   teaching this class on September 12th, 10.30 to 1.30.......Cost $45.00 please call the shop to book on 52221449. Payment required on booking thankyou.

Starting in term 3, Create On Ormond is running Creative Kids after school classes. Your child will learn new skills, create great projects to take home and most of all have FUN doing it! The classes are run each Tuesday after school from 4.00 - 4.10  until 5.30pm by Kristy Milward a fully qualified primary school art teacher. Kristy has designed 3 amazing projects for the kids this term and she is all about working with the children to develop their own styles and interests... the projects include an art journal, art canvas and creative cards with loads of techniques and products involved.   To be part of the fun book your child's seat now.....all school aged children welcome....   Classes cost $25.00 each or pay up front for all 6 classes and pay only $120.00 (save $30).....   Please note the classes do not include all class materials..... a class kit is available on your first visit for a one off fee of $20.00. This includes your journal, canvas and a...

Be inspired with this timeless wall art class. We will create a beautiful piece of artwork ready to be displayed in an 11 x 14 frame  and lend themselves to all photographic styles. Not only will you create this piece of artwork, but we will walk you through each stage of the process of creating timeless pieces of wall art and the techniques involved.   Class includes: Marion Smith  papers, Prima  Papers, Prima embellishments, foam core, backing fabric, prima flowers.   Students bring: Basic tool kit ( paper trimmer, scissors, double sided tape, ruler.) a Crop-o-dile or 1/8” hole punch, black sharpie marker, a roll of foam mounting tape, distress ink and applicator.   Photos can be added to this project at home. WHEN:  Saturday 8th August 9.30-11.30 E: info@createonormond.com.au P: 52221449   Skill level: Intermediate to advanced Limited kits available Class cost: $45

NEW MINI ALBUM CLASS   NEW CLASS We have a date for the December Daily Mini Album that has been in the shop on display. The class will show you how to make this album from scratch and make it wide enough to suit the 25 days in December. The perfect mini album for all those Christmas photos..... Each page has a pull out section that fits 4 cards, so 6 pages and 4 pull outs each gives you 24 days, the 25th day is displayed as a waterfall of photos because you are bound to have more photos on this day. I hope you can join us on SATURDAY 25th JULY........to make this album. Limited kits available. The class will run from 9.30 until 2.00 and in this time you will get the construction of your album completed and depending on your speed whether you get all the embellishing done... The class includes your kit and class for $85.00......this includes all materials. You will need to bring with you the following: Tombow acqua glue, Scor Tool, Scissors, Ruler, dble si...

Kaz' McGlynne holds an Illustration art class on the 3rd Friday and Saturday of the month at Create On Ormond   Her  Illustration class this month is all about ZENTANGLEs.....   The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.   In this one day workshop you will discover the art of Zentangle and create an illustration using stamps and and your tangles..   Image is from Blendspace When: June 20th Time: 10.00 to 3.00 Cost: $65.00 includes your class and kit BYO: Lunch Limited spaces available please call to book. 52221449       Photos are from the Zentangle web site for your inspiraton