Together is a wonderful place to be

Hi everyone, Cindy here with you, thanks for joining me today.

I'd like to share with you a layout I have created with the April goodies Jo sent me.

I created the layout using the gorgeous Graphic 45 Botanical Tea Range, Fields of Flowers and Herbal Infusion, for this layout I avoided the pretty pinks and went back to what I am more comfortable with the earthy tones...

I used Manor House flowers, Bella flowers and Kaiser flowers to embellish the layout. Some of these flowers I was lucky enough to win in a raffle at the Scrapbookit retreat.

The background texture was created using the Petal pattern stencil from Scrap FX, and a little Lindy's Stamp Gang spray for colour.

The title is another from Scrap FX Together is a wonderful place to be.

till next time

Happy Easter and Happy Creating

xC

Tiger

Hi everyone, it's Cindy, thanks for joining me here today.

When I received my pack from Jo to use for this month, my first thought was wow she really wants to challenge me this month... such pretty Graphic 45 papers, so not my style... but this is the great thing about being on Jo's team, I never know how far she will challenge me with the amazing range of products she stocks...

The challenge was set for us this month by Guest Design Team Member, Liz Hocking.  

Welcome to the team Liz!

For Liz's challenge she has given us this sketch...

and also for her challenge you need to use:

* two different paint or glimmer mist colours
* use a serviette or tissue paper
*use a stamped image

So this is what I came up with "Tiger"
a layout of my beautiful alaskan malamute Tiger Lily (Tiger for short), who has now crossed over the rainbow bridge

Using the gorgeous Graphic 45 Botanical Tea Range, Hello Friend, Sweet Camomile, Just Because and Flora.  I followed Liz's sketch pretty closely. and created a lovely soft girly layout for Tiger.

For my title I used Scrap FX Freestyle Alphabet upper and lower case.  It is on the title that I used my two paints (as per the challenge).... I used metallic bronze and over brushed it with black.
I also used some of the Kaisercraft sweet nothing rub ons and Pearl Strips in Latte on the layout.

I used a small piece of tissue paper, coloured with spray tucked behind one of my photo's.

For my stamped image, I used the fabulous Darkroom Door French Script stamp, love this stamp I think it is an absolute must have in your stash...  And you can see another of the Kaiser Rub ons over the script stamp...

I am looking forward to seeing all your fabulous challenge entries this month and don't forget you can get all these great products from Jo...

till next time

happy creating

xC

Let the Good Times Roll

Hi everyone, it's Cindy here, thanks for joining me today.

I'd like to share with you a layout I have created with the March challenge in mind.... the challenge was set for us this month by Guest Design Team Member, Mary Bennetts.  Mary has set a great challenge for us; to create a layout using texture, layers and a title using a song or quote, and some stamping.

Following Mary's challenge brief this is what I came up....

I created my layers using the gorgeous Graphic 45 Couture Collection (Stunning,Gorgeous and Classy) I loved the colours of these papers, so nice to work with...

To further enhance the layering I included a tag and doily

to give the photo a little extra pizzaz I used some fashion trim from Sullivans (isn't it great to add some bling).... this close up also shows the stamping on the Green Tara paper petals, and some of the texture I created with the Scrap FX Petal Pattern Stencil and modelling paste...

I followed along with the brief finding this great Scrap FX title "Let the Good Times Roll" the perfect song title to go with my photo!!  This close up shows more of the texture created with the modelling paste and Petal Pattern Stencil.... don't you just love that texture....
This view also shows the stamping in the background as well.... for all of the stamping I used my favourite script stamp, Darkroom Door's "French Script", everyone should have this stamp in their stash....

Don't forget you can get all these great products from Jo...

Well that's it from me today, except for a reminder that the Scrapbookit retreat is almost upon us, and I'm so excited that I will be teaching there... If you would like to join us at the last minute contact Jo to get all the details, on 0407058604. It's going to be a great weekend, I hope to see you there.

till next time

happy creating

xC

Sweet Sentiments

Welcome to my first post for March!

It is Mel here and what an exciting month we have here at Scrapbookit!

I apologise that it is a little late going live on the blog, but here in Victoria we have had a long weekend. We headed away and had no service and therefore no internet...I survived (just!) but hence this post is a little late. Hope all Victorians had an awesome long weekend!

So back to the exciting month we have here at Scrapbookit...

We have a new Guest Design Team Member, a huge welcome to Mary Bennetts, thanks for being our guest designer!

Mary has set a great challenge for us this month. It is to create a layout using texture, layers and a title using a song or quote. We already have some awesome entries...so make sure you get in and start creating!

This month we are also heading off on retreat! Yay! I can’t wait!

I have been busily preparing a class for the retreat so the majority of my time has been spent designing, planning and coordinating that. I am so looking forward to sharing my project with you all.

Here are a few sneak peeks…

  

There are still places left at the retreat, so why not come along?

If you can’t make it…make sure you pop back in here later in the month when I share with you the project for my class.

So for my March project I have been a little laid back. 

Easter is on its way so I have created three cards to share with you. 

Great cards to give to your loved ones this Easter time, especially if you can't be with them.

I have used the Graphic 45 Sweet Sensations Collection. Such pretty paper. There are also pages that have Valentines Day images and sentiments on them…they are in store…why not get yourself organised early for next Valentines Day?

Here are my Easter cards...

Materials used: Kaisercards; Rosie Studio Pearlised Cards and Envelopes; Tissue Paper – Krystal Tissue; Graphic 45 – Sweet Sensations Collection; Manor House Creations frames; wooden embellishments – assorted from my stash and a Manor House Creations flower.

How gorgeous are those little decorative frames by Manor House? They are so sweet. You can find them in store.

Well, that is all from me. I am now starting a countdown to the retreat…we would love you to come along. Contact Jo for more details.

Only 11 sleeps to go until Retreat! Yay!!

Have a great week!

Melx

Card class

Good Morning,
Jo here, I thought today I would show you some of the cards that we made in our card class and a few easy and quick cards I have made.

Firstly are the pop up box cards that we made in class, I made both a little boys card using some 'Blast off' collectables and the second one I used 'Lady Rose' collectables. These embellishment packs make card making so quick and easy.  As you can see the cards fold flat for posting.

Card class is held the second Tuesday of every month, so why not come and join in and make your special hand made cards.

Here are some cards I made using a sheet from the Graphic 45 Paper pad 'Couture'. With a few added embellishments you can whip up some very classy cards in no time.

Well that's it for February,  don't forget to drop back on the 1st of march to see who our next Guest design team member is and be inspired by her great work.

March is retreat month and there are still a few places left so get in quick to join us on a fantastic weekend away. For more information call me on 0407058604.

Happy crafting
Jo Caird

Welcome to Cindy Porter

Good Morning Everyone

Well I am a bit excited to introduce our newest design team member here at Scrapbookit, the very talented Cindy Porter, has joined us for the next six months. Cindy is very clever when it comes to mixed media and a different style of scrapping to our other team members so I hope you are all inspired by her work.

Of course I would love to welcome back Mel Field and Brenda Caldow to the team, I am also excited to say that we will have a 'Special Guest Member' each month to share so many different styles of scrapping.

Please call by the girls personal blogs and leave some love anytime.

 

Hi everyone, it's Cindy here, I'm very excited to be able to share with you all my first creations for Scrapbookit....

First up I have a layout "Red Rock Canyon" 

I created this layout using the Graphic 45  Typography collection, now who doesn't love Graphic 45.... along with the Graphic 45 I used some fantastic Scrap FX products (Chevron Stencil, chicken wire, Elm leaf stamp) I love the Scrap FX chicken wire, so many uses.... 

 I also used a distress stain to create all the splats and drips on the layout, as well as to colour the corrugated cardboard and chicken wire.... I finished the layout off with some Kaiser lettering and by altering some of the flowers available from Scrapbookit....

Next up I have an altered project to share...

an alarm clock I altered using more of the Graphic 45 Typography collection, and more of the Scrapbookit flowers, along with some cogs cut from black cardstock

  add to this a Scrap FX "moments" mini word to finish it off 

Well I hope you've enjoyed these projects and are feeling inspired to create some of your own...

thanks for stopping by

Till next time, I hope you will share your latest creations with us over on our facebook page here…

Happy Creating

xC



Thanks Cindy, I look forward to seeing lots more of your work here.
Don't forget to get your entries in to Jo by the 30th November to be in the running for a great prize pack.'

I'll be back soon to share some of the fantastic projects I will get to make at the 'Make Pretty Stuff Down Under' Class with Hiedi Swapp and Kim Jefferess tomorrow in Melbourne.
Until then Happy Scrapping
Jo Caird.

Treasure

Hello Everyone! Mel here to share with you my take on the June Challenge here at Scrapbookit. 

I can't believe that it is June.....where is this year going???

As you will have heard Brenda has set this months challenge.

She has been very clever and created her own sketch.

The theme for this month is Mum's the Word!

Here is the sketch

I have used a photo of my Mum with Brayden (my son). This was the day after he was born! A very special photo and a very special Mum!
Brayden is Mum's first grandson and obviously she just adored him from the moment she laid eyes on him.

Here is my layout...

I have been very lucky this month to receive and work with the gorgeous Graphic 45 ~ Secret Garden Collection papers. How awesome are they? I am not used to using such busy papers....but loved using these. Jo has this paper in the online store.....perfect for those 'Mum' layouts. I have also used some Vanilla Kaisercard  for the base of my layout.

I have cut the die cut journalling shapes from the 'Meadow Lark'  paper. The top one I just trimmed down.

I have used Kaisercraft Paper Blooms - Sunset and the gorgeous Manor House Creations flower as my embellishment cluster. I have also added some organza ribbon bows.

I have used Thickers (Forest - Chipboard Letters) for my title 'Treasure.' I thought this was an appropriate title.....how Mum 'treasures' Brayden and how Brayden does/will cherish this special moment.

Here is a close up of my little embellishment cluster...

Well, now it is your turn!
Use the sketch to create your layout with the theme 'Mum's the Word.' There are some awesome entries so far this month. Check them out here at the Scrapbookit Gallery.
To enter your challenge send a photo to Jo (joanne@scrapbookit.com.au)

Don't forget there is also a Kids Challenge too......create a layout that features School.

Well, that is all from me at the moment.
Make sure you pop back throughout the rest of the month to see the other projects that the girls have been busy creating.

Happy Scrapping
Mel x