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Lisa
Auckland
I am owner and director of an awesome scrapbooking and designer fabric store in Auckland.
Interests: My interests include scrapbooking, stamping, card-making, sewing, patchwork & quilting, gardening, music & movies.
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Oh Nic, so sad to hear. I haven't done an scrapbooking for over a year just due to circumstances, moving stuff being packed away etc but although it will always be there in the background I can't imagine saying 'NEVER" especially when I've invested thousands of dollars into product as I can imagine you would have too!!......lol. It is interesting though because I have had many passions or hobbies over my lifetime and sometimes when you get a passion for something else, it's easier to leave another one behind and maybe that's your journey. You've been a great inspiration in my life when it comes to scrapbooking and I still love your book. Thanks for making NZ Scrapbooking what it is today! :)
So is that it for you and scrapbooking, Nic?
A question asked of me on facebook last night: So that's it for you and scrapbooking Nic? And my answer: That's it for me and scrapbooking. No regrets, just great memories. I kinda think I lost interest when my children stopped saying cute things, when I stopped being able to tell their stori...
Lots of Changes
Hello everyone! Well a lot has happened since I last posted. Our shop in Mt Wellington, Auckland has now closed and our family and shop and relocated to Hamilton. We are now trading under the new name of 'The Shabby Rose'. We are in a quaint little house in Claudelands... Continue reading
Posted Feb 18, 2011 at The Sewing Room
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Amy Butler Projects
Ok, visiting Amy's gorgeous website is far too dangerous! Every time I become totally inspired and fall in love once again with her fabric stories. All ready 'Soul Blossom' has been released and I haven't even sewn up any 'Love' collection yet! How will I ever keep up considering I... Continue reading
Posted Jun 24, 2010 at The Sewing Room
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Amy Butler's NEW Soul Blossom
Hello everyone, I was lucky enough to preview Amy Butler's new Soul Blossom range on Monday that will be out later in the year. Its absolutely gorgeous! She has also come out with 2 new patterns 'Adult' and 'Child's' raincoat made from her laminated fabrics. Here is a sneak preview... Continue reading
Posted Jun 17, 2010 at The Sewing Room
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Block of the Month
Hello everyone! I wanted to share with you the 'Block of the Month' we have in store at the moment. This will make up a stunning quilt made up of applique using a beautiful array of colours from Batiks. This BOM (block of the month) is called 'Back on the... Continue reading
Posted Jun 2, 2010 at The Sewing Room
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Exciting Amy Butler Bag Class
Hello everyone! Our very own talented Tutor Liz Emtage has been busy working on a sample of an awesome Amy Butler overnight bag. This bag is fantastic made up in some of Amy's canvas fabrics, has sturdy carry handles and several pockets etc to store you items. Amy's Weekender Travel... Continue reading
Posted May 13, 2010 at The Sewing Room
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A New Look!
Welcome everybody to our 'new look' blog! We have moved on over from our older Blog HERE and decided it was time to have a quicker, easier URL name. As you can see on the older blog its been a long time since we've posted or updated. Our store has... Continue reading
Posted May 11, 2010 at The Sewing Room
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