It' Saturday!!!

Good Morning

Welcome to Scrapbookit coming to you from our spring retreat today. Waiting for the sun to shine but it's not looking promising.

I am back today to share some more projects that I have created with the Authentique 'Sea Maidan'.

How could I not scrap beach photo's with this gorgeous paper range? Adding a little texture behind the sections and then I added some foil to a Heidi Swapp foam title to complete a quick page that is full of graphics.

This page has plenty of texture using a Kinder Kreations template and the Nuvo texture mousse to create the mermaid tail scales. Layers of paper and some stickers from the range just finished it off.

Well back to the retreat fun, looking forward to sharing some class photo's and some of the antics we will get up to.

I hope you join us for our challenge this month because you could be in the running for a $30 voucher.

Have a great weekend

Jo.

Authentique

Welcome to Scrapbookit,

Today I am here to share my take on our October challenge set by Mel Field, I love working with sketches as they give you a great basis to start from and as this month will reveal it can be interpreted in so many ways.

This month I am creating with the Authentique range 'Sea Maiden' and had lots of fun getting some 'Nature Photos' scrapped.

These photo's of Brittany having a great day with the turtles, I have used a TCW stencil with some Nuvo paste as my texture. I also added some Distress Oxide ink around the edges just to add some more colour. I sprayed my chipboard with some Lindy Stamp Gang shimmer spray.

I was lucky enough to purchase a Silhoutte Cameo die cut machine recently so this is what I have used to cut my title. The shapes are from a die cut sheet in the kit.

I hope you get time to join in our fun challenge, I look forward seeing your take on it.

Happy Scrapping

Jo Hanna.

A Hero in all of Us

Welcome everyone to my second post this month!

I am so excited by all of the wonderful work our DT have been sharing. It is so nice when you have an idea for a challenge to see the results...and such exceptional ones at that! Thank you to our amazing DT!

Have you heard that Jo is having a DT call at the moment and that you only have till the end of the week to get your applications in. For all of the details check out the right hand side column of this blog or our Facebook page. You don't want to miss this opportunity.

This months challenge is focussed on our heroes. 

Here are the challenge requirements:

Masculine theme
The words "My Hero" included in the title

4 patterned papers

Washi Tape

Twine or Ribbon

At least 1 handmade embellishment

For this layout, I have used some of the requirements, not all of them.I have used a photo of my Dad and his eldest grandson and my son.

Here is what I have come up with...

I have used the gorgeous Authentique "Harmony" collection, Kaisercard cardstock - Wheat, Amy Tangerine - Thickers - Goodness, Authentique - "Curiosity" Elements letters, washi tape - We R Memory Keepers, doily, Kaisercraft tag, Scrap FX Tyre Track Stencil, twine, iTop tool and brad, Versa Colour Ink - Split Pea; Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Distress Ink, Kaisercraft Gum Leaf ink, Faber Castell Gelatos, Darkroom Door Background Stamp.

I got most of these gorgeous products from Jo, so make sure if you want to get your hands on them...contact Jo, she is always more than happy to help you out!

The doily you can see I have coloured with my Faber Castell Gelatos. I then used my water pen to blend the colour.

I love the quote that I have used...it is so true...
" Grandchildren are a grandparents link to the future, 

and grandparents are the child's link to the past." (Unknown)

I didn't use the 'My Hero' in the title instead 'A Hero.' 

How great are these Amy Tangerine Thickers? I used my Tim Holtz Distress Inks on them to match the layout and so that the hatching on the letters stands out.

In this photo you can see my little brad that I have made using my iTop tool and some of the Authentique papers. You can also see the Kaisercraft tags that I have altered. One I altered simply with the Scrap FX stencil and distress ink. The other I coloured with my Faber Castell Gelatos. Both of them I have stamped using a Darkroom Door background stamp.

I am really looking forward to seeing your creations for this challenge. Make sure you have a go and honour those males in your life. Saying that though there is nothing in the requirements to state that you have to do that...only use 'My Hero' in the title. Why not pick a friend, a pet, a sporting personality, a musician or band?? It is totally up to you.

I hope that you have enjoyed reading my post and checking out what I have been up to. I really loved creating this layout and using this paper collection - thanks Jo!

Happy Scrapping!

Mel x

My Hero

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the September Challenge here at Scrapbookit!

September, the month we celebrate the very special males in our lives...our Dads.

I was asked by Jo to set this month's challenge so I decided to incorporate those special males in our lives. 

Here is the challenge...

Create a layout/a project that includes the following:

* Masculine theme

*The words 'My Hero' included in the title

* 4 patterned papers

* Washi tape

* Twine / Ribbon

* At least 1 handmade embellishment

Here is what I have come up with for this challenge...I loved creating this layout.

To start with I might just say how much I love this photo...one I took when I first got my camera.

There are many ways that you can create a masculine themed layout. It could just be the colours that you use. I have also torn the paper rather than using just straight edges, this gives the layout a rough look, I guess.

I have used an A2Z Scraplets chipboard 'My Hero' phrase as part of my title. I have used the Slate Grey Dylusions Ink Spray to alter the colour of 'My Hero.' I have also used my Around the Block Tape Writer to finish off the title..."My Dad My Hero."

My four patterned papers come from the gorgeous collection by 

Authentique: Harmony.

I have used the back of the "Creation" page as the base on top of the Kraft cardstock. I have inked the cardstock with the Tim Holtz Distress Ink ~ 'Walnut Stain.'

I have then used the "Abundance",  "Song" and the "Nature" pages layered to create the layout. Thank goodness for double sided papers!! The 'Nature' page (red),  I have sprayed with the Postbox Red Dylusions Ink Spray.

The washi tape that I have used is from my own collection.

However, did you know that Jo has just received a delivery of all new washi tapes??? Why not head over to the online store or our Facebook page to check them out?

I have used just a regular twine for this layout. I have tied a little to the 'My Hero' words and a little to the Scrap FX - Hash Border. How cool is that hash border??

I have also used some twine to create my handmade embellishment. I cut some little footprints from cardstock and I have then attached some twine to the cardstock to create my two little footprint embellishments...they are probably more like thongs.

Now, as you know, Jo is always very generous with what she sends us as her Design Team. So I have a few little other bits and pieces as part of my layout. I have used the Scrap FX Tyre Track Stencil. I have coloured the texture paste with the Slate Grey Dylusions Ink Spray prior to adding the texture paste to the layout.

I have also added a cute little Kaisercraft pocket envelope from the Mix and Match range, slightly sprayed with Slate Grey Dylusions Ink Spray. Inside this envelope I have used a Kaisercraft tag from the same range. This has my journalling on it.

Finally, my Dad always says...why do they call it scrapbooking when you don't use scraps??? As I left the living area to start creating this layout my Dad handed me an everyday serviette from the dinner table and said 'I challenge you to use this in your layout' and I did! I sprayed part of it with the Dylusions Slate Grey Ink Spray and the second part with the Postbox Red Dylusions Ink Spray. I have popped these between the layered papers...just for you Dad! 

So there you go...the new challenge for September. All products are available (minus a few exceptions) from Jo in store at Scrapbookit. Head over to 

 http://www.scrapbookit.com.au/online-shop.aspx

to get your hands on some of these great products.

I hope that this layout has inspired you to get working on your entry for this month's challenge...remember there is a prize pack up for grabs!!

Really looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Mel x

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

A brief post this morning on behalf of Jo and the Scrapbookit Design Team to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

We hope that you spend today sharing lots of special family time with all of those that you love. Don't forget some pudding and some gift giving too!

From all of us ~ Merry Christmas! Have a great day!

Here are a few gift tags that I have created this Christmas...

Peace, Noel, Joy

Well, only 2 sleeps and Christmas will be here! I seriously can’t believe how quickly this year has gone! It only seems like yesterday that we were beginning the New Year.

For today’s post I have created some free standing ‘Christmas’ themed words. I love doing off the page projects that I can use to decorate my home or give as gifts to family and friends, especially at Christmas. 

The first of the words ‘Peace’ is a wooden word that I have had sitting in my collection for years. I finally decided it was time to pull it out of the cupboard.

As with my first project this month, I have used the Authentique ‘Joyous’ collection. This collection has the traditional Christmas colours but also has something a little different with blacks, creams, reds and greens. So I decided to go non-traditional for these words!

I have used the ‘Diverse’ page from the ‘Joyous’ collection. A circular die cut, from the same collection, with the phrase from the Kaisercraft Christmas Sentiments stamp collection, stamped on it with Staz-on ink. I have used two bells from a Lindt Chocolate gift that my friend gave me and some chipboard flowers from the ‘Joyeux Noel Layered Accents’ by Bella Ruby Rock  It.

As with all of my OTP projects I have used Mod Podge to adhere and to seal.

Here is Peace.

The next word is ‘Noel’ and it is a Kaiser Wooden Word. I have used some Kaisercard to cover the word. Then I stamped different Christmas sentiments and quotes all over it.

I have used some Kaisercraft Paper Blooms and some ordinary, everyday string. Again I have used a die cut from the collection to embellish the word as well as strip of coordinating paper through the centre of the word.

Here is Noel.

The final word is ‘Joy’, also a Kaiser Wooden Word. For this word I have used the same products as above.

            

Well, that is it for me for December…however I do have a small post to share with you later this week…keep your eyes out!

Make sure you get your December entrees in before December 31st!

Don't forget to pop over to the online store to grab some of these products...or maybe send your hubby/wife for that last minute 'gift voucher' for you!

I would like to take this opportunity to say ‘Merry Christmas’ I hope that each and every one of you can spend some quality time with those you love this Christmas.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

                                                                                              

Mel

Project #1 December 2013

Hello Everyone,

Can you believe that it is nearly Christmas? I can't!

I hope that you are all ready for Christmas and your shopping is done.

I haven't even started yet!!!

This month our gorgeous Guest Designer, Amanda Francis, has set the challenge for us. Amanda set the challenge of using Paint and Spray in our projects.

My role on the Scrapbookit Design Team has changed a little, we have decided to mix it up a bit. So my role now is to try and inspire you with a few different projects…you know a bit of this and a bit of that!

This month I have returned to some instructions for a ‘One Page Wonder - Mini Album’ which I received years and years ago from my gorgeous friend Jaine…she was always very clever with her designing and creating.

I had a lot of fun creating this mini album so I thought I would share the instructions with you.

 

I have been very lucky this month to receive the gorgeous Authentique ‘Joyous’ collection and some other bits and pieces to play with.

The first step of this project is to score a piece of cardstock so that you have a checkerboard effect. This will involve scoring three vertical lines (I scored the centre first and then scored half again) then you will need to turn your page one turn and score three vertical lines.

Then, you will need to cut along the scored lines.

Along the first line you need to cut from the bottom to the top intersection. For the second line you need to cut along the score line from the top down to the bottom intersection. The third line needs to be the same as the first line. You are now ready to fold your card stock into the mini album.

Once you have folded your mini album you will need to adhere some of the pages together. However, make sure on the first, third, fifth and seventh pages you only tape 3 sides to make pockets to slide a tag/s or other memorabilia in.

You will then need to cut two pieces of chipboard to become the front and back covers of your album. I have sprayed the edges of my chipboard covers with Dylusions ‘Cut Grass’ Ink Spray. Before you stick the covers on you will need to attach the ribbon underneath the cardstock. This will be used to tie up your album once complete.

It is now up to you how you might decorate your mini album. I have used strips of paper from the collection as well as some of the card stock elements. I have used Kaisercraft ‘Christmas Sentiments’ and ‘Christmas Card’ Rub ons. The clear stamps ‘Christmas Sentiments’ and ‘Christmas Quotes’ by Kaisercraft were also used.

I used some plain card tags and have decorated them using some of the above products but I have also used Tattered Angels ‘Brick’ Glimmermist for my spraying and Tim Holtz ‘Fired Brick’ Distress Ink around the edges.

Throughout the album and on my tags I have used a VERY VERY old christmas stencil and a mixture of Texture Paste and green paint to add some Christmas trees and stars. 

As you can see I haven’t added any photos…I am not sure that I want this album to display photos or for it to be something else….maybe a little quote book or a remember when…book; somewhere to write down our little Christmas traditions in our family…I’m not sure???

Well, that is my first little project for the month. I hope that you have been inspired. It is always nice when you can create something out of one sheet of cardstock. 

Thanks heaps to Amanda for being our Guest Designer this month. I have loved using sprays and paints. If you would like to check out some more of Amanda’s work head on over to her blog…

http://evangelinemarie.wordpress.com

Make sure you head on over to the Scrapbookit Online Store or email Joanne to grab all you need to complete a One Sheet Wonder Mini Album. If you would like some more detailed instructions for this project please send me an email…melfield30@gmail.com. Then you have until the 30th of December to get your entry for this challenge submitted to Joanne.

Make sure you pop back in over the next few weeks to see more projects from our wonderfully talented Design Team and I look forward to checking in with you just before Christmas to share another project.

Happy Scrapping,

Mel

A little bit more Curiosity

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the weekend and welcome to my second post for this months challenge.

Whilst I haven't followed the challenge rules I have decided to show case the gorgeous products that I received from Jo this month.

This month I received the gorgeous range from Authentique ~ Curiosity. 

On first look at this range my thoughts were all school/learning based layouts. However, Jo challenged me to look a bit further by providing me with a Kaisercraft Wooden Bicycle from the wooden flourish range.

Here is what I came up with...

So as you can see I created a layout about the first time my little boy rode his bike without training wheels. 

In my first post I spoke about the different ways that you can use Tim Holtz Distress Stains. This time I have changed the background colour of the dotted paper.

Here is a close up of the changed paper colour...

Here is a close up of the wooden bicycle and my journalling...

Rather than create another card I have created a little something that I thought might get you thinking about gifts for all of those wonderful teachers that have taught your children this year.

So using the Curiosity collection from Authentique I have created a Post-It Note holder. What every great teacher needs sitting on their desks.

Well that is another post from me...

Oh by the way....have you heard that we are having a Blog Hop?

Make sure you join us on October 13th at 7pm.

Have a great weekend,

Curiosity

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to another week and welcome to another challenge here at Scrapbookit....and what a challenge that is!

Joanne has provided us with a word challenge and Janene a bit of a romantic theme....both rather interesting and they definitely did get me thinking...which is great - keeps the cobwebs out of the mind!!

Joanne's word for the layout challenge is HOPE. For this challenge all you have to do is incorporate this somewhere in your layout.
I chose to use the word 'HOPE' as part of my title ~ "Hope for the Future"

I was very lucky to receive the awesome range "Curiosity" by Authentique.

Here is what I have come up with...

Aren't the colours just gorgeous? These papers are a great addition to any school photos and layouts.

There is also a Details, Images and Icons Sticker page....this is just great for all of those little embellishments and journalling tags.

Have a look below for a close up...

I have also had a play with some Tim Holtz Distress Stain. There are so many different ways that you can use distress stains. All I did for this layout was swipe some across my card stock background. A rather nice affect - don't you think?

Why not grab yourself some distress stain or some of the Curiosity range by Authentique from Scrapbookit? Head on over to the online store by clicking here.

Now for the card challenge...

Janene's challenge this month is to use:

1. Hearts

2. Bling

3. Stickers

all in a romantic themed card.

I have used the back of some of the papers from the 'Curiosity' collection for this card. I used a template to cut the slits in the paper in the heart shape and then folded the sections back.

I have stitched around the edge of the patterned paper and have used a faux stitch around the edge of the punched hearts.

I have used some mini stickers and sayings for the sticker element of my card.

  Remember you have until the 14th of October to get your entries into Joanne. Send a photo of your entries to joanne@scrapbookit.com.au Head on over to the Scrapbookit Gallery to check out all of the entries.

 Please don't forget to leave a comment here and on all of the other DT girls posts as they come along....we all love to hear some feedback about our work!

Have a great week everyone,

New Challenge for July/August

Good Morning everyone

Here we are ready for another great challenge at SCRAPBOOKIT, I can't believe we are in the middle of july already, the year is just zooming by. The children are all back to school on monday ready for a new semester and I am madly organizing all the wonderful things that are happening at our Retreat.

This month Mel has created a great sketch for you to produce a wonderful layout:

I have created a layout using some 'Authentique' Genuine papers, they were just perfect for the school photos this year.

This months card challenge that Janene has set for you is to create a card using the technique 'Colour Blocking' (if you would like some ideas on this checkout the dt's samples or you can always google it)  and to use a stamped image on the front of your card.



Here is my card using the same paper range:

I hope you have lots of fun with these challenges, don't forget your entries need to be in to Joanne by the 14th of August. All entries are displayed in our Gallery, so go check them out for inspiration.

Enjoy the last rest of the weekend, I know the Design team are busy creating some great inspiration for you so drop back here regularly to see their work and leave some comments on what you think.


Jo Caird
SCRAPBOOKIT.

A TIME TO CELEBRATE

The time for my first blog post has arrived and I am thrilled to be able to share it with you all. I would like to send a big thank you to Jo for allowing me to share my love of scrap booking with everyone as part of the design team. The challenge for April / May was fun to create and involved three main things.

1) must contain a quote as a title or be visible on your layout

2) incorporate ribbon / twine

3) flowers of any description must be a feature on your layout

Jo sent me a wonderful collection designed by Authentique entitled " CELEBRATE ". It is wonderful collection of papers and has a vibrant color palate. I was excited to use it as I had never scrapped with this companies collections before. My layout is as follows :

The materials I used are all available at the scrapbook it store and you should go over and check them out. I used :  4 papers from the celebrate collection ( rejoice, party, enjoyment and laughter )

                    celebrate elements

                    kaisercraft mini paper blooms ( black )

                    kaisercraft paper blooms ( coconut )

                    Green tara Mini flowers ( jo has great selection available )

                    Brads And buttons

                    Red twine 

                    Black satin ribbon

                    Kaisercard ( tomato and sea foam colors )

                    coredinations foundations whit canvas texture

I used  a few techniques including layering of the papers, distressing, fussy cutting and hand made flowers. Distressing is one of my favorite techniques and it worked well with this collection. I also love all things floral on my pages so the flowers I was able to work with were great.

I thought the quote I chose worked really well with my photo it was from the celebrate sticker sheet.

I also created a  mothers day card with the collection and we were to use a quote to embellish the card. I again went down the floral path and I found this collection a new color scheme from the traditional mothers day colors. It gave a great result and I think my mum will love it for mothers day. 

I hope my creations will be a stimulus for your own creativity and I look forward to seeing your entries in this challenge. Until next time enjoy creating and Happy Scrapping

Cheers, Andrew