What if there was an event designed specifically to support and unite the local scrapbooking industry in Australia? This was the idea behind this year’s Scrapbooking Industry Australia’s (SIA) Trade Event held at the start of this month in Sydney. This year’s show, the third annual SIA Trade Event, was bigger than ever providing a platform across which all facets of the industry could meet. For two whole days – and one very fun crop night! – Sydney Olympic Park came alive with retailers, wholesalers and creative experts who all share one thing in common – a passion to keep the scrapbooking industry alive and strong in Australia!

Last month the Print Blocks national distribution center in Wacol, Queensland played host to more than 18 international guests and artists for the first ever Creative Block trade event. Kristy Evans, Editor of Scrapbooking Memories and Emily McQueen, Editor of Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft were invited to attend this fantastic event and had an amazing time with all who attended.