Sweetness!

Good Morning!

I hope you are all enjoying your weekend and fitting in some scrapbooking time.

I'm back with another layout using the Photo Play Little girl 6x6 paper pad.

This photo is of myself and my daughter Rahni when she was only 1 week old.

I have used all of the different pages in the 6x6 paper pad and cut them into cute little squares, which I have then filled the page with. Once I have them all stuck down I have randomly added some Colour Blast Paste in Blush through a Kaisercraft heart stencil. I have also punched a few heart shapes with my little fiskars heart punch.

Along the right hand side of my photo I have fussy cut some of the flowers and butterfly's out of the cocoa vanilla paper range, I found these matched nicely and just added a bit more colour to my page.

The little wooden hearts I have embossed with some Colour Blast embossing powder in the Envy and the Blush I have also used the Envy Colour Blast embossing powder on the Sweetness Chipboard.

To finish off my Layout I have gone around the edges with some of the Metallic Gilding Wax in Frosted Aqua.
I hope you have enjoyed my second layout for the month and I look forward to seeing what you all come up with for this month's challenge.


Happy Scrapping
Jane xx




Morning Everyone!

I am back this morning, as promised, to share with you another layout using the gorgeous Simple Stories collection Sunshine & Happiness.

However, this layout has a masculine twist.

This collection is so adaptable to your subject. There are some wonderful double sided papers that are not gender or theme specific. I have had a go with these to create this layout of my boy and I.

I have used a variety of the different patterned papers as well as some washi tape to create this layout.

I have then used two different Kaiser templates, one with Colour Blast Embossing Powder - Dusty Charcoal and the other with Colour Blast Colour Paste - Sunshine and sprinkles of the Colour Blast Dusty Charcoal Embossing Powder.

I have also used a variety of stamps to add the 'grungy, masculine' touch.
My title and some of the embellishments have come from the sticker sheets that are part of the Sunshine & Happiness collection.

Here are some close ups...

I have finished off with some black elastic to create a circle feature to highlight my photo.

I love collections that allow you to be so versatile in your creations.

I hope that you have entered your project for this months challenge. Time is running out! Be sure to get it in by the end of the month.

Don't forget all of the products that I have used here and any seen this month can be purchased at Scrapbookit If you can't find what you need in the online store, be sure to email Jo to see if she can help you out.

Have a great end to the month.

Less than a month before Christmas!

Melx

~ Prima ~

Hey Everyone,

Thanks for popping by. It's Mel here and I have some more of the 

gorgeous Prima papers to share with you today!

I just adore the subtle tones of these papers and have loved working with them this month.

Before I share my projects with you I just wanted to remind you of our current challenge.

Judy has designed this one for us. The challenge requirements are:

*Follow this sketch...

*Use some fussy cutting on your layout.

*Use one or all of the following on your layout...buttons, stamping or ribbon.

Why not get an entry in today??

So, the first little project I wanted to share with you is a card I made for my mum for her birthday.

I used the Kaisercraft 'Honeycomb' embossing folder for the background.

I just loved how this turned out. The papers were perfect for my mum as the Parisian style matched her recent overseas trip. I think she loved it! 

The next project I wanted to share is my layout 'Seaside Playtime'

I have used the Prima Seashore papers. The background paper is 'Shell Shock' with three of the cards down the right hand side from the 'Sea Memories' page.

I have used the TCW Mini Organic Matter template with Tim Holtz Distress Powder - Vintage Photo to create the rock formation look behind the photos.

I have fussy cut some of the shells from the 'Shore Side' and some of the cute little stamps from the 'Sea Memories' paper.

For my title I have used 'The Dusty Attic - Blueprint Play'  and some of the Kaisercraft 'Mini Alpha Stickers - Latte'

I love how this layout came together.

Finally, I have one last layout to share. Using the same papers and products I have created this layout 'Tuross Heads'

I hope that you get some time over the weekend to join in our challenge. 

I know I hope to do some crafting ~ what else do you do when it is raining?

Look forward to seeing your entries.

xMelx

Sail Away...

Morning all,

Well it's the weekend again and after a lovely birthday week, I'm back to share some more from the Kaisercraft 'Sail Away' range that I am creating with this month.

I have another layout using lots of chipboard from Scrap FX, New Die cuts from Kaisercraft, a Donna Downey Stencil, and a Kaisercraft stencil. I have used Distress Inks and Embossing powders to colour my chip.

I also have a couple of cards I have made with this range , one using the new Kaiser dies to create an interesting centre of your card, collectables and clear stickers all make card making so quick and easy.

Don't forget to get your entries in for this months challenge because you could be in the running for a great prize just before xmas ( and who doesn't love scrapping goodies for christmas).

We also have in stock the new Kaiser planners if you need to be organised for 2016, these are just perfect. I love mine and YES I am going to be upto date and organised next year.

Drop me an email if you would like to grab one of these fabulous planners.

Have a fantastic weekend, I hope you get to get crafty,

Jo Caird.

He's A Pirate

Morning Everyone,

Far out one week into November already! Time really needs to slow down!

Before we know it Christmas will come and the New Year will be upon us!!!

Today I am here to share with you my first post for the month of November. 

Have you checked out the new challenge?

This month the challenge is a project with the following elements:

1. To use the sketch 

2. To stamp

3. To include a song title on your project

Sound like fun?

Here is the project I have created...

For this month I have been creating with the fun Echo Park 'Pirates Life' Collection. A collection filled with bright colour and lots of fun patterns and images.

As you can see I have stuck reasonably close to the sketch. I have incorporated my stamping in the background, have included embossing and have a song title "He's A Pirate" (From Pirates of the Caribbean) as my title.

 Here are some more close ups.

This one shows the 2 Crafty Harlequin Clumps which I inked with Black Archival Ink and embossed with Silver Metallic Melts. I have outlined some of the diamonds with white gel pen.

 For my tag I used Tim Holtz Wild Honey Distress Ink to colour the tag. I then stamped a  Kaisercraft Journal Boxes stamp, an oldie but a goodie, for some journalling.

 Materials:  Kaiser Mist - Red; Echo Park 'Pirate's Life' Collection; Kaisercard - Licorice, Red; Clear stamps - Kaisercraft Stains, Sketchy, Journal Boxes; Ink - Archival Black, Kaisercraft - Black Ink; Metallic Melts - Silver; Stampin' Up - Clear Embossing Powder; 2 Crafty Harlequin Clumps; Black Wire; Tag; Tim Holtz Wild Honey Distress Ink; Kaisercraft Alpha Stickers; White Gel pen

Well I hope that you have taken a tiny piece of inspiration from my project this month. Enough to want to get your craft on and join in our challenge!

Make sure you get your entry in by the 30th November to be in the running for a prize pack from Scrapbookit.

What is there not to love about that?

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and get some time to create to your hearts desire.

Make sure you pop back in over the next few weeks to check out what other projects we have been creating this month.

Until then...happy scrapping!

Melx

Family #1

Welcome Everyone to April!

I hope that you all had a wonderful Easter and that the Easter Bunny found you and left you some really yummy surprises.

Our challenge this month is all about FAMILY.

All we are asking is that your project, no matter what it is, is to focus on family.

This challenge is totally up to your interpretation.

You might choose to do a layout, an OTP project, a card or maybe there is something else that takes your fancy.

Before I show you photos of my layout I would like to apologise about the photo quality.

I just haven't been able to snap good photos today. Please forgive me!

I was lucky enough this month to receive the absolutely gorgeous Kaisercraft collection 'Oh So Lovely' from Jo here at Scrapbookit.

Such gorgeous colours in this collection. My layout focus' on the pink however greens, browns and blues feature in the collection as well.

Here is my layout...

I have taken the focus of family to the nth degree. I have used photos of one family member...our god daughter Aimee on her christening day.

I love this quote..."When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses."

I decided to highlight the word family (seeing that is our focus) using Kaisercraft Lowercase Alpha. I do love chipboard letters because you can alter them to match them to your layout.

For these letters I covered them in ink (pink) and then used the Pink Sorbet Metallic Melts.

I have done the same with the hearts in the bottom right hand corner. The hearts again are chipboard shapes from Finishing Touch Ideas - Trimmings Chipboard Collection.

I have also used some of the collectables from the packet of 'Oh So Lovely' Collectables from the Kaisercraft collection.

I have used the gorgeous patterned papers from the Kaisercraft collection which also come in a 6 1/2" paper pad. Perfect for making some cards or tags or smaller projects. Have a look at some of the gorgeous colours and patterns.

The majority of my inking was done using the Tim Holtz Distress Ink Worn Lipstick. It was probably a little brighter than I wanted my inking but in the end I think it really looks OK and provides a new dimension to the layout.

 So how are you going to focus on your family this month? 

Family can be so many things and can be so different to each of us, so please don't hesitate to put your entry in with your take on the focus, Family.

If you adore the paper collection that I have showcased so far this month please don't forget to let Jo know and purchase it - I would love to see some of your creations using it!

I will be back later in he month to share some more "Family" inspired projects.

Look forward to seeing what you have come up with.

Mel x

Keep Calm and Party

Hello Everyone

Welcome to my second post for December and my last post before Christmas and for 2014!

This month Jo gave me the Kaisercraft - Pop! Collection to work with. This collection is just so awesome. You might recall that my first post was a layout that featured the colours orange, yellow and green. So very different to this layout I am here to share with you today. I guess that this just shows how versatile this collection is.

I decided to move away from the challenge requirements this time around and here is what I have come up with...

(I apologise about the photos...they were the best I could get!)

This photo is of my gorgeous god daughter. It was taken on her 3rd birthday party. She had her face painted and the theme of her party was the very popular 'Frozen'.

I have used the following items, all available from Jo at Scrapbookit.

Paper: Kaisercraft - Pop! Collection; Sticker Sheet

Kaisercraft Clear Stamps - Stains; VersaMark - Watermark Ink and Canary; Color Box Fluid Chalk Inkpad - Blue Lagoon; Metallic Melts - Glistening Snow and First Light; Kaisercraft Alpha Stickers - White; Kaisercraft Wooden Flourishes - Cupcake; Kaisercraft Rhinestones

Here is a close up of the title...Nothin' 'Frozen' about this party...

Here is a close up of the wooden embellishment. I have used the Tinby Designs - Metallic Melts - 'First Light' over the embellishment.

Another few close ups...

I hope you have enjoyed looking at my layout today!

In finishing, I would just like to firstly thank all of the wonderful design team members we have had on the team this year. What a wonderful display of projects you have inspired us all with each month.

I would most importantly like to thank Jo for generosity and for allowing me to be part of the Scrapbookit Team. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful 'boss' who feeds my scrapbooking addiction with such beautiful product each and every month. You are awesome Jo!

Finally, I would like to wish all of our blog readers and customers a very Merry Christmas. I hope that you have the opportunity to spend some very special time over the Christmas period with those that you love. May your New Year be a very prosperous one!

We look forward to your continued support in 2015!

See you all then ~ Happy Scrapping!

Melx

Mixed Media

Morning Everyone!

What a fantastic challenge we have running here at Scrapbookit during November.

Set by the lovely Tania, our challenge this month is to dabble in the world of Mixed Media.

A true challenge for me but might I say I had a lot of fun doing it.

To participate in this months challenge you are required to create a Mixed Media project that includes the following...

STENCIL

SPRAYS

CHIPBOARD

Here is what I have come up with...

For this project I have done something a little different.

I have completed my layout on a piece of 12x12" ply board. So instead of a piece of cardstock or patterned paper I have used the ply board as the base to my layout.

I have converted the ply board by creating my own background.

I started by painting the ply board with Gesso. I initially did a wash of Gesso and then I did a layer of thicker Gesso. The reason I did this was so that I could save my product...yes I know pedantic...but by doing an initial wash the ply board is sucking up the wash moisture and not the layer of Gesso...hence using less Gesso in the end.

I then sprayed the ply board randomly with Prima Colour Bloom Spray Mist in Cobalt Blue and Vintage Coal.

I randomly stamped using Kaisercraft clear background stamps 'Sketchy', 'Hexagons' and Staz On ink in 'Jet Black' and 'Midnight Blue' around the ply board.

My next step was to mix some Lindy Stamp Gang Magicals - Bachelor Button Blue with Moulding Paste. Once I had the colour I wanted I used my Crafter's Workshop 6x6 Stencil - Mini Rustic Paint and randomly spread the newly coloured moulding paste over the stencil.

Then I chose to use my Quarters Stencil by Kaisercraft and Texture Paste for some added dimensions in the top right corner and the base of the layout. I carefully brushed over these when they were dry with Staz-On ink - Jet Black.

I have used the new Kaisercraft collection 'Off the Wall' including the Superstar Specialty Page, the film strip and other embellishments from the Collectables pack and a piece of patterned paper from the paper pad. This paper is such a gorgeous male inspired collection.

I used the gorgeous Tinby Designs Metallic Melts 'First Light' embossing powder on the large black star and I have also used it on the Scrap FX 'Hash Bits' chipboard embellishment.

Here are a few close ups...

I hope that today you have been inspired to give this challenge a shot. I had lots of fun completing this project, thank you Tania for a great challenge.

I look forward to seeing all of your wonderful entries in the gallery.

Please don't forget that all products can be found at the Scrapbookit Store.

Enjoy your week!

Melx