1. From the head jelly bean distributor.

2. What’s NEW!

3. Newsletter Freebie.

4. Coming soon.

5. MB News.

6. Portal Sneak Peek.

Questions or Comments?  Please contact us at info@bluebazaar.com.au   © Blue Bazaar Pty Ltd

The theme for this week’s portal is…

Multi photos.

The portal is updated every Friday with unique creations from the Blue Bazaar Design Team focusing on a specific theme each week. To view the portal simply enter Blue Bazaar via the main page at www.bluebazaar.com.au.

Our NEWSLETTER FREEBIE for the week is...

BB Gallery Spotlight– toms mum

Enter NEWSLETTER FREEBIE in the comments field to be eligible for the Freebies.  Offer expires 11pm EST SUNDAY 18th June.

Thanks to toms mum for the inspiration this week in the BB Gallery spotlight.  I loved this layout for the ’freestyle’ approach to journaling about yourself.

The June monthly kits are ready to mail out tomorrow.  Below are some close up images of Elizabeth’s kit which is a Bazzill Envelope booklet.  This months kit includes a bleach pen and instructions on how to add some unique touches to your project using bleach.

This week’s project is by Nicole Graham using the following Blue Bazaar supplies:

American Crafts—various stickers.

cherryArte—Summer Green.

Doodlebug—Tiny Tab stickers.

 

7gypsies — Project Kits, rubbings, 97% complete tags.

K&Co — Peabody Chipboard Alphabet.

Designing With Calendar Challenge:

 

The new challenges for June are on the message board. Remember you do not have to own a Designing With Calendar to participate in the challenges as we have set alternative challenges for anyone to complete.

 

The June Alternatives are:

1. Combine old and new photos on a layout.

2. Create a border with stamps and ribbon.

3. Dress up an envelope and use it on a layout.

4. Dig out your stickers and use a large section as an accent.

 

To read more on the challenge, visit the Message Board under CHALLENGES/COMPETITIONS.

Closing date is 30th June.

7gypsies Portfolio kit

 

Be the 5th customer to place an order after the newsletter is online and you will receive this item in your order FREE!

Autumn Leaves—Books: Designing with Type (in transit), The Me Book.

We R Memory Keepers— Designer Ribbon and new chipboard (in transit)

Creating Keepsakes—Books: Ali Edwards A Designers Eye 2, Scrapbooking with Patterned Paper (June).

Autumn Leaves—Rhonna Farrer clear stamps.

KI Memories—June Collection.

Use Your Stash Challenge.

 

The new challenges are now on the message board. Below is a suggested list of items or ideas that you might want to use to help you use your stash.

 

Scrapbook your first date

Scraplift from Rhonna Farrer.

Use a corner rounder.

Use a charm.

Use Heidi Grace embellishment.

Use tissue paper.

Use feathers.

 

To read more on the challenge, visit the Message Board under CHALLENGES/COMPETITIONS.

Closing date is 18th June.

Photography Scavenger Hunt.

 

Each Monday a new clue will be posted in the photography challenges section. Each clue will help you complete the entire scavenger hunt.

The last item will be posted on 26th June and the winner will be announced 30th June.

In total there are at least 10 photos that you will take.

 

PRIZES:

1st—Fresco Tile Kit or Coaster Kit (winners choice)

2nd and 3rd prize—1 25 sheet pack of Ilford Photo paper.

 

All photos should be posted in the Photography and Challenges Gallery

 

The first 2 items have been posted on the challenge thread.

 

To read more on the challenge, visit the Message Board under PHOTOGRAPHY/CHALLENGES.

Monthly Challenge:

 

The JUNE CHALLENGE is set by Lisa this month and involves 3 great ideas to incorporate into your layout.

 

1. use a paisley pattern somewhere on your layout.

2. Use something lumpy on your layout, at least 5mm thick

3. Start with the journaling FIRST.  Grab your photo and create your journaling first then delve into your stash to finish your layout off.

 

Lisa has provided a great example below.

 

Upload your challenge to the CHALLENGE GALLERY.

 

Closing date is 30 June.

ONLINE CLASS—Emily Falconbridge

CLASS TITLE: Beneath the Surface

COST: $15.00

DATES: There are 2 classes times on offer. Wednesday 28th June 12-2pm EST and Friday 30th June 9-11pm EST. REGISTRATION CLOSES 26TH JUNE.

Please  make note in the comments field on checkout which date you would prefer to attend.

WHERE: Blue Bazaar class room.

ABOUT THE CLASS: Come and play with Emily as you delve “Beneath the Surface” in more ways then one. Learn photo altering techniques that Emily used in the ’Freestyle’ book, play with acrylic paints and journal beyond the surface. You will receive a suggested materials list, instructions and a questionnaire to prepare journaling.

Sale orders are still being processed from the 6th June. This date is officially known as “hump day” as it was our biggest sale day. Once we clear from the 6th the remaining days will clear quickly.  Thank you again for your patience during our sales!

Have a great weekend!