Little Moments Big Memories

Good Morning Everyone!

Welcome to my next instalment for this month...

Have you seen our challenge for this month? Who doesn't love a Christmas layout?
Our challenge is all about Christmas in July.

Here are the requirements:

1. Follow the gorgeous sketch by Susan Stringfellow

2. Your project must have the Christmas theme

3. You must follow the Letter Challenge component...include 3 elements in your project that start with the letter C (could be a title, colour, product, technique etc)

For my second project this month I have followed the sketch but have turned it to cater for my portrait photo and have taken out a few features. It has a Christmas theme.
I haven't really followed the letter C challenge at all...but could cover it off at a push.

I was very excited this month to have a little play with the Colour Blast Colour Spray that I got in my kit. I truly think that my whole layout is centred around this one product.

Here is the layout that I have created...

I started with the Colour Blast Colour Spray - Coffee. It leaves a gorgeous covering on the cardstock when spraying from a distance. The larger dots are where I took the lid off and splattered the liquid around. I also used the spray using the stick attached to the nozzle and spreading it along the edges.

I also enjoyed using the gorgeous 'Encore! Ultimate Metallic Gold Ink' I used this to ink the edges of the cardstock (over the Colour Spray), on the edges of the patterned papers and on my embellishments.

Here is a close up of the little cluster of embellishments that I added to my layout. Two cute little chipboard hearts, a gorgeous wire star and some cream twine. 

I have used the Kaisercraft Decorative Die words 'Little Moments' for my title. I die cut it from a piece of card and then inked the words with the Encore ink.

I have also used the Encore ink to ink the Scrap FX -String of Arrows chippie.

It has been a while since I have used brads on a project. Just love these white ones!

They just finished off this part of the project.

How gorgeous is the 'Prima - Sweet Peppermint' paper collection?

I just love the colours in the range. So easy to use.

All of these products are available at Scrapbookit - http://www.scrapbookit.com.au/ 

Don't forget that we would love to see your take on this months challenge. Be sure to post your entry on Facebook, add it to the Inlinkz link on our blog or email it to Jo at joanne@scrapbookit.com.au.

Finally, have you heard that our next retreat is coming around very very quickly???
September 29 - October 1 in Bright.
For more information make contact with Jo (joanne@scrapbookit.com.au) - you won't regret it!

Looking forward to checking out your entries to our challenge!

x Mel

Nature's Beauty

Hi everyone, it's Cindy here with you today.

Thanks for joining me here on the Scrapbookit blog, today I'd like to share with you the latest layout I created "Nature's Beauty".

 The photo was taken at a recent retreat, such a beautiful serene place.  I used papers from the Echo Park paper range "Walking on Sunshine", I used Fancy Fish along with strips from, Sailboats, Direction Arrows and Oceanfront Views.

I created this layout to play along with the current challenge, using the mood board and a stencil.  For this layout I chose the blues and oranges from the mood board to work with and I actually used two stencils, the Chevron Stencil for the background, and a little word stencil.

A close up of the background detail; showing the texture created by the Chevron Stencil, the strips of the other papers and also the thin check ribbon (Sullivans) I added (you need to look closely to see it). You can also see the Lindy's Stamp Gang sprays that I used to colour and drip on the background.

A close up of the word stencil that Jo sent in my kit, inked at the edge of the photo. 

 I removed the yellow and black centre from a Manor House flower and created my own blue centre with some Ribtex beads, I also used some of the cheap paper flowers to created a couple of 3d flowers .

For my title I used the Scrap FX Nature's Beauty.

 I used some open circle grommets in shades of blue to further texturize the layout.  These are an older product, but give such a great look and can be so versatile, get yours from Jo while they last.

For a little extra detail I added a Scrap FX flourish Doodad G, which I had cut in half and put on the corner of my photo. 

Just to refresh your memory of the details of the challenge I set this month: 

1. To create your project using a stencil
(just cause I love them, lol)
 2. To take your inspiration from my mood board 

3. Have fun

I hope that I have given you some more ideas on how to use this mood board, and that you will come and join in the fun and who knows maybe even win yourself a prize. 

till next time

happy creating

xC

My Minds Eye - Now and Then

Good morning everyone and welcome to May!

Who can believe that it is May already?? Where is this year going??

This month is a sad month for us all here at Scrapbookit. At the end of the month Jo is packing up the shop. Whilst this is an extremely sad occasion...we, the design team, are not going anywhere...Jo will still have the online store and everything else is being moved home to Jo's place. So whilst the shop front in Porepunkah will be no longer we will still be around. We will still be sharing our projects here on the Scrapbookit Blog, running crop days and retreats! So there is a lot to be happy about!

Now on to my project for this month...

Before I begin I would like to welcome our GDT for this month, Jenn Seymour. We are so excited to have you as part of the team Jenn and we thank you for sharing your work with us all.

This month, Jo sent me the gorgeous 'Now and Then' by My Minds Eye. This range features a variety of gorgeous patterned paper from flowers through to stripes and dots, all in the gorgeous aquas that are lining the paper shelves in every scrapbook store around the world.

Check out some of the papers...all available at Scrapbookit!

This month Jenn (May GDT) has set a bit of a recipe challenge. I loved this challenge!

Here is the challenge..

You must use...

1) Black and White photo

2) a copy of your photo (any sizes)

3) embellishments (at least 

4) patterned papers and

a 5) word titlle.

Here is what I came up with...

(I apologise for the bad photo of my layout...this was the best of a bad bunch)

The black and white photo is a photo of my Dad and I in January. Dad had come down for a visit. We took the opportunity to try and get some nice photos. That was until the 'photo bomber' appeared. I know the challenge was to use a black and white photo and a copy of that photo...but when I printed these photos I could not resist.

I have used the Darkroom Door - French Script Background Stamp with some Versamark Inks and randomly stamped the background paper. I have also stamped the DoubleMates cardstock to remove the plainness.

I have layered the different patterned papers and inked the edges with a black Versamark ink.

My three embellishments are...the two chipboard pieces. I have got  these from out of my stash. They are Basic Grey chipboard elements. I have painted them with some cream paint and waited for them to dry before stamping again with the Darkroom Door stamp.

Another of my embellishments is the gorgeous little frame which I have used from the My Minds Eye range called Chalk Studio 2. I have used this frame to contain my journalling.

I have used some twine, washi tape and I have used my Silhouette Cameo to create the title from Kaisercard - Grey, cardstock. And of course, my five word title is "Two's Company, Three's a Crowd!"

Did you know that if you complete the challenge and are picked as the winning layout you receive a voucher or gift pack from the store?

There is still plenty of time to get your entries in to Jo for this month at joanne@scrapbookit.com.au

That is all I have to share today.

I look forward to seeing your interpretations.

Mel x

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to Scrapbookit and to our September challenge!

Isn’t the year flying? It will be....................before we know it

 (didn’t want to mention the actual word!)

I have set this month’s challenge....so you can all blame me!

When thinking about what to do I spotted my very large crate of rub ons that don’t get much of a go these days. Hence, why I thought that it might be good to use up some of these to create a background.

So, the details for this month’s challenge...

Create a layout using...

Rub ons to help create a background;

Chipboard;

and a 

Handmade embellishment.

This month I was very, very lucky to get to play with a gorgeous paper collection ‘What a Wonderful Day’ by Fancy pants. The kit that I received was amazing!

Inside the kit there is everything you need to complete lots of wonderful projects. 

Inside the pack there are...12 sheets of double sided paper; a label sticker sheet; a tape sticker sheet; a sticker fundamental sheet; an alpha sticker sheet and 2 sheets of corrugate paper - white and turquoise.

What an awesome pack and they are such gorgeous papers too!

Here is my layout for this month...

I have used the Fancy Pants pack (see materials above); Kaisercard - Coconut; Kaiser and miscellaneous Rubons; Kaisercraft Rhinestones - silver; Twiddleybitz - Chipboard Hot Air Balloon; Tattered Angels - Glimmermist - Pearl and Heidi Swapp - Color Shine - Mint Green.

You may be wondering what my handmade embellishment is?

Well, this time round I took the easy option. 

The little clouds I have classed as my handmade embellishment. 

Poxy, I know, but it wasn’t really the layout for flowers or anything really big and bulky!

Here is a close up of the Twiddleybitz Hot Air Balloon, 

which I sprayed with Heidi Swapp - Color Shine...

Here is a close up of the paper ripping and rolling that 

I have done so that I could hide some rub ons in the background...

And another close up...

Well, I hope you like my take on the challenge.

Have you heard about our retreat?

Are you coming?

It is very exciting...we have Melissa Kennedy, Kaisercraft Designer, 

coming along to teach a class.

If you haven’t registered...you need to asap by contacting Jo at the shop or by email

joanne@scrapbookit.com.au

Make sure you pop back in on the 14th to see our Guest Designer's take on this challenge....I know I am looking forward to that!

Looking forward to seeing your take on this challenge in the Gallery.

Until next time,

Mel x

Blast Off!

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to my latest post here at Scrapbookit!

We have such a wonderful challenge set this month by Ruby. I love recipes especially scrapbooking ones!

The recipe for this month's challenge is as follows...

1 x Photo (any size)

2 x Paint colours

3 x Ribbons

4 x Circles

5 x Buttons

How easy is that??

This month I have been playing with the gorgeous new 'boy' range from Kaisercraft called 'Blast Off' I just love the masculine ranges of papers especially ones that I can use with my son.

Here is my layout using the above recipe and Blast Off...

How cheeky is that photo???

I have used Kaiser card and then used the 'Bubbles' 12 x 12 template to create a simple background. Both of these products can be purchased in store.

I used the template initially with texture paste, which I mixed some red paint into. I then also used some blue ink in other places. (I know, I know the recipe says two paint colours...it wouldn't be me if I was a little naughty with the rules!)

Here is a little close up...

I have used three ribbons on the tag I have tucked behind the photo. The tag contains my journalling. A great way to include journalling on such a busy page.

Here is a close up...

My circles are a little hidden. I have cut three circles from the patterned paper and slid them in behind the border frame. The other circle is a die cut from the Blast Off Collectables that says..."You're out of this world"

My five buttons are featured in the corners. 

All of these products, including the little chipboard word 'Fun' by WOW can all be found in the Scrapbookit Online Store...click here to head over there now.

Don't forget to enter your challenge page by emailing your photo to Jo before the end of the month.

Our kids challenge is still up and running - what better time for the kids to do this whilst on school holidays!

I have some other little bits and pieces to share with you later this month as do the other girls so make sure you pop back in and keep updated here at Scrapbookit.

Looking forward to sharing with you again soon,

Mel xx

March, April Challenges

Good morning everyone,
Wow I can't believe it's the middle of March already and Easter bunny is packing his basket full of chocolate goodies.

It's time for a very busy month with new challenges and a New Design Team Call Out (see top of posts for information).

This month's Layout  challenge is a recipe for you to follow with what ever theme you like but your page must have only the following:

• 1 word title
• 2 pieces of card stock
• 3 pieces of patterned paper
• 4 embellishments
• 5 photos.

I have used the new 'In the Attic' range from Kaisercraft, Twiddleybitz chipboard and Thickers to create my page of my boy playing backyard cricket on boxing day.

This months card challenge from Janene is to create a card for your BFF (Best Friends Forever).
I had fun creating my card with the same bits and pieces as my layout, with lots of Distress Ink and a cute flower from 'The Trinket Track', some bling from my new irock tool and a Kaisercraft stamp.

This Month Children's challenge is to create a Layout using only these 3 colours.
Yellow, Blue and Red. Hope you have fun with it.

Entries must be e-mailed to joanne@scrapbookit.com.au by the 14th of April and you can check them out in the gallery at Scrapbookit.

I will be back next month to introduce the new Design Team, but please drop back often to see what the current team has inspired you to create.

Jo Caird