Our Little Bunny!

Happy Sunday evening everyone!

I don't know about you but my list leading up to Christmas is getting longer and every time I tick off something I add another ten things to the list.

I hope that you don't have the same problem and that you have enjoyed a relaxing weekend.

I'm here tonight to share with you a cute layout of my niece using this month's kit and challenge requirements. Have you entered our challenge this month?

Here is my layout...Our Little Bunny

The photos on this layout just melt my heart. My niece is such a cutie...this was back when she was just a little poppet. She has grown into a gorgeous girl too!

For this layout I have used the Creative PL papers that our whole design team have used this month. It is so awesome to see how different our layouts all are even though we have used the same pack.

I have layered several of the papers from the collection to create the background.

I have slightly lifted the edges of these papers to create a simple distressed look.

I have backed the photos with tissue paper to soften the edges.

I used some Kaisercraft Mist ~ Aqua and some Vicki Boutin paint ~ Daiquiri Ice to splatter on the background after using some Gesso to soften the colours on the papers.

My favourite part of this layout is the writing on the photo. I was so nervous to do this, in case I ruined it but it turned out...and I love it! The little heart behind the writing is from the Amy Tangerine Sticker Book and the cute little aqua and gold heart are from the Heidi Swapp Stickers.

I have used the cute embellishments from the Creative PL - Hello Gorgeous Embellishment Stickers pack. How sweet is that little scooter?
The glitzy heart is from the Cocoa Vanilla Love Always Bits and Pieces collection and the little diamantes are as well.

I have also used some of the gorgeous Amy Tangerine Stickers under the flower embellishment...they are subtle and very nice.

I have finished with some Thickers - Rockabye for my title, a doily as well as some Heidi Swapp Stickers and a doodly border using a Staedtler Fineliner pen.

I just love how this layout has turned out...I'm really having some fun with all of the girly layouts that I have been creating of late.

I even covered off the challenge requirements...

Fun photo...well my niece was having fun with her bunny ears!

Flowers...yes I have some!

Five embellishments - flower cluster, scooter, heart, diamantes, doily or sticker elements!

I hope that you have your challenge entered...I would love a voucher at this time of year to spend at Scrapbookit...surely you would too???

Not long till entries close...so don't delay.

Hope that you have enjoyed our layouts and projects this month.

Be sure to check in on the 1st of December for our new challenge...looking forward to this one for sure!!!

Enjoy,

~Melx~

Fun Run!

Hello

I have a very bright and colourful page for you today! It is a photo from when my daughter competed in the Numurkah 5km Fun Run and managed to come second in the school girls section. Such a great achievement. Here's my Layout.

I have used a collection from Creative PL, I have started my layout with a very bright mixed media background, to make this I have used some Kaisercraft mist's in Denim and also some Art alchemy acrylic paint in pure sunshine and wild fuchsia. I really love these paints the colour is SO vibrant, I have just smeared these around the page.

Next I have used a lot of the different patterned paper and layered it underneath my photo's, I have followed Jo's challenge brief by using the word FUN several times on my page including the title, I have used my five embellishment's these being epoxy dots, gold stars, heart and star wood veneers, some fussy cut flowers and a tag with some string.  

 I had a lot of fun with this layout and used a lot of different techniques, colours and embellishment's, I hope that you all join in and have a go at entering this great challenge that Jo has set for us.

Mel will be up next with a layout, I can't wait to see what she has been up and what layout she has created for us!


Thanks for stopping by
Jane xxx

Something Out of Left Field!

Hi Everyone,

I am here today to share the last of the Design Team posts for this month. 

The months are going by so quickly. It is a little scary really.

Anyway, I have been creating with the gorgeous Photo Play - French Flea Market designed by Julie Nutting. This collection is just gorgeous.

I used it to create this card...

I have used the patterned papers and the stickers. I have elevated some of the stickers using some foam tape to create some dimension.

I have also created another layout which is a little different this time round.

I have again used some of the patterned papers from the French Fea Market collection. I have chosen the more neutral and cream/bone coloured pattern papers and created the background to suit the photo.

Here is my layout...

To create the background I have used a variety of products including the Colour Blast Royalty, Lovely Lilac and Rose Petal Shimmer Pots, KaiserMists in Winter Grey, Blackberry and Wisteria, the Sweet Violet Purple Teal Magicals, Colour Blast Velvet Shimmer Dust, Colour Blast Royalty Embossing Powder, Dylusions ~ Ink Spray ~ Slate Grey.

I finished the background by adding some of the Cosmic Shimmer Pixie Powder in White Pearl. This is very cool. It is, however, very hard to see in these photos. It leaves the background with a gorgeous pearl shimmer. A nice effect! 

I have also used some of the Kaisercraft Clear Doilie Stickers. I love how they have come up on this layout.

A few flowers from the collection to finish off. 

One of the flowers is a coconut Kaisercraft Paper Bloom which I have used the Royalty and Lovely Lilac Colour Blast Shimmer Cubes to colour it.

Here are a few close up photos of this layout...

I finished up using a few Kaisercraft Clear quote and word stickers.

Well, I hope that you have enjoyed exploring my layout. I definitely enjoyed creating it.

You still have a few days to finalise your entry for this months challenge. Have you got your entry in?

Be sure to get it in for the chance to win a prize pack from our store.

Finally, the...most....exciting....thing....this.....week!!! Eeeekkkkk!!!!

We have added a three night option to our retreat, which is coming up at the end of September. How can you resist that? A 3 night getaway, in the beautiful North East Victorian town of Bright and you can scrap to your hearts content. Have you considered joining us???

Looking forward to hearing your comments on this post...I am not a frequent user of purple, so would love to hear what you think of my attempt to embrace something new. Leave your comments here or on our Facebook page.

Have a great day!

Mel x

Prima - Wild and Free

Good morning,

Wow how chilly is it this morning, I hope you are all staying warm on this sunday morning?

I'm back today to share a couple of projects I have done this month using the Prima 'Wild and Free' range designed by Frank Garcia, this paper pad has so many beautiful papers in it.

 I just loved playing with these photos of my grandaughter, and this paper was so soft and feminine. I have used the new Darkroom Door Stencil 'Mesh' to put my ColourBlaste paste 'Punch' through and have added lots of the 'Punch' shimmer watercolour over my doily and in the background. I also used the Distress Oxide ' worn lipstick'  The chipboard is from Kinder Kreations which I sprayed with Kaisercraft spray, and the sticker is also from kaisercraft.

This is my second page I did with this range, and just love the subtle butterflies.The stencil I have used for my Colourblast paste 'Punch & Blush' is from Dina Wakeley 'Faces. I have added some more Punch watercolour behind my photo. Some FWAB pearls and Green Tara flowers and I was done.

I hope you are working on your entry for this months challenge set by Jane, you still have 10 days to go.

Did you know our Spring Retreat is on very soon and you can join us for 3 (YES 3) nights if you would like. We have the oportunity to stay from Thurs 28th sept til Sun 1st oct.($425) The 2 night option is also available ($325). This includes Accommadation and Meals (Thurs and Friday lunch is BYO), large scrap room, goodie bag on arrival, shop on site, fun Saturday Theme night .

All enquires and bookings Ph Jo 0407058604, We would love to see you there..

Happy Scrapping 

Jo

Our Little Cherub

Good Morning Everyone!

Welcome to June!! 

I can't believe we are into the sixth month of the year and winter is here!!!

This month we have a fantastic challenge set by Jo. I love all elements of this challenge and it was super fun to have a go at.

This month's challenge is...

Create a project using 6x6 papers, geometric shapes and chipboard.

Here is what I have come up with...

I have used the cute paper pad from Photo Play "About A Little Boy" and have kept the 6x6 paper size to layer the papers and create a base for my photo.

Prior to doing this though, I created a background using a piece of cardstock which I covered with Gesso. I then splattered some KaiserMists in similar colours to the papers (I used Orange, Turquoise, Yellow, Charcoal and Coffee) around the background. I also splattered some of the gorgeous Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint - Opal Magic Blue-Gold around. I just LOVE this acrylic paint, the dimension it adds is just sensational!

I also did some stamping with a cool little Chickenwire stamp from Scrap-FX and Archival Ink in the Watering Can colour.

For my chipboard element I have used the 2 Crafty Fiddlesticks Panel Chipboard. I have made this part of my background by cutting the chipboard in two pieces. I have adhered it to my background and covered it in Gesso prior to my splattering and stamping. I love how this element worked on my page.

The thing I loved most about this Photo Play paper pad, other than being able to get back to some gorgeous baby photos of my boy, was that there were some very cute element pages that you could trim up and use as features on your pages.

Finally, the geometric shape component of the challenge for me is covered in many places. First of all each of my 6x6 pages is obviously a square and that gorgeous chipboard element has so many geometric shapes. 

The other way that I incorporated this element was I found some old One Heart One Mind - Buckle Up and Ties in assorted square sizes in my stash. These worked well I thought!

I have also included some enamel dots from the Life is Beautiful ~ Cocoa Vanilla collection.

I finished my layout with a title using American Crafts Thickers - Delight Fabric Letters and my own handwriting.

I love how this has all turned out and another cute layout for the baby album.

All products used here are available at Scrapbookit. Just jump online to place your order or email Jo at joanne@scrapbookit.com.au!

Have you thought about how you are going to tackle this challenge??

Can't wait to see how you do!

~Melx

Wild Flower

ANZAC DAY 

Good morning everyone, I'm here today to share a few more projects that I have done with the Kaisercraft 'Wildflower' range.

On a weekend away recently with some wonderful scrapping friends I created this layout as a bit of a challenge as I really struggle with layouts that are very minimal. So using very little I have focused on the photos of my beautiful Zahli.

I covered this gorgeous chipboard heart from ScrapFX with Kaisercraft mist 'Charcoal' and the title from 2Crafty. Simple and done.

My next layout is using  the butterflies from the Kaisercraft wooden elements and some stickers from the kit. A bit of stencilling in the background and a perfect title coloured with some Lindy Stamp Gangs spray.

Thanks to the girls that have entered our monthly challenge and the DT girls for their inspiration. You still have some time to enter Mel's double page challenge.

Enjoy your special day as we remember all the things that we are greatful for and the people who fought for our country so that we can live in the wonderful place we do.

Jo xx

Together Is A Beautiful Place To Be

Hello everyone!

HAPPY EASTER!

Hope the Easter Bunny finds you all tonight and leaves you lots of yummy chocolate eggs!

I am back today to remind you about the challenge we have running for this month.

The following guidelines need to be followed:

* Use the PageMaps sketch

*Add Texture

*Add Flowers 

*Add Stamping

Here is the sketch...

A great challenge for those of us who love to use more than one photo for our layouts!!

I am also back today to share with you another layout that I have created with the gorgeous 

P.S. I Love You collection by Kaisercraft.

It is all about love this month!

Here is what I have come up with...

It doesn't cover many of the challenge requirements but I love using this paper collection. I was also having a play with some of my new mixed media products.

When I first mixed the colour paste for the background I had no layout in mind, I was just experimenting.

I used Modelling Paste and some Colour Blast Colour Shimmer Dust - Velvet. After mixing them together, I smeared it around the centre of the page.

I have added some splatters using the Kaiser Mist - Shiraz.

I have then layered and added some strips of the patterned papers and used lots of the gorgeous collectables. However, I have been quite minimalistic in my use of these.

The gorgeous lace strip is from the P.S. I Love You Sticker Sheet. 
Isn't it very pretty?

I have finished with some cute little sequins that I had in my collection.

I hope that you have enjoyed looking at my layout and it has inspired you to get your craft on this weekend.
If you are after any of these products make sure you visit scrapbookit.com.au or email Joanne - joanne@scrapbookit.com.au 
If Jo hasn't got what you need she is always more than happy to order them for you.

I hope that you enjoy your Easter tomorrow!

Mel x

Cocoa Vanilla - Make a Wish

Good Morning All,

Here we are on a Monday morning , I hope you had an awesome weekend I know we had fun on our crop day on Saturday and actually managed to get some pages completed.

I am back today to share a couple more layouts I created using the Cocoa Vanilla range 'Make a Wish'.

This range is just so versatile I have created this gorgeous page of my new Grandaughter.

This cute chipboard heart is from WOW creations and I have sprayed it with Kaisercraft mist - Pink. Down the sides of my pahe I have put ColourBlast Paste  'Snow white and Lollipop' through the new Kaisercraft mini stencil 'Circles'.I have used the Alphabet stickers in the range for my title and added some puffy stickers.😀

For my next layout I have added lots of Dylusions Paint to create some texture to my background.

The diecut is new from Kaisercaft 'Texture Messy' I have also added embellishments from the Bits and Pieces pack. I love these cute little bows and pegs.

Well that's it from me this month, I hope you can join in our challenge and don't forget all the products we use are available in store so drop me a line if you would like to know more.

Scrapbookit Autumn Retreat

May 19-21 2017

High Country Motor Inn 

Bright Victoria

We are off to the 'Circus', come and join us for a weekend of Fun, Creating,and Learning with a wonderful group of  like minded people.

Twin share accomadation, all meals, large scrap room, shop on site, EFTPOS.

Total cost $335

Deposit of $75 due March 30. 

Payment through our online store

www.scrapbookit.com.au

Have a wonderful Scrapping week

Jo

LOVE!

Morning Everyone!

I know...I'm really annoying you all this month aren't I? So many posts in one month. You will all be relieved to know that I head back to work tomorrow so I will slow down a little...:)

This share is so very apt this weekend.
Please remember always to hold your loved ones close, to look after each other and to cherish every single moment that you have.

My layout is titled 'Love This So Much!'

I have used Kaiser Mists to create the splatters in the background. I did this after I had adhered the patterned paper from Amy Tangerine 'Oh Happy Life'

I have used the Scrap FX Circle Border Template and some Colour Blast Colour Paste in Dusty Charcoal.

The flowers are by Manor House. Such gorgeous colours.

The twine that I have used is a random twine that I had in my collection.

The tag that I have created has written a little message to my hubby. I decided to use some black cardstock at the top and doodle a little pattern onto it so that it stands out. It also helps to fit another part of the mood board challenge into my layout.

All of the products that I have used are available on the Scrapbookit Online Store If you can't find what you are after be sure to email Jo (joanne@scrapbookit.com.au)...she will get it sorted for you.

Entries close tomorrow for our January Challenge. Be sure to get yours in!

Look forward to sharing some new creations with you next month!
Melx

Keep These Memories!

Good Morning Everyone!

I am so excited to see the interest in this months challenge! There have been so many comments about the Mood Board and how easy it is to use. Which leads me to a question for you all...What types of challenges would you love to see here at Scrapbookit? Leave us a comment, here or on our Facebook page and let us know the types of challenges you love creating.

I'm here today to share with you another take on the Mood Board that I have created.

Mood Boards are so much fun because you can use as much as you like or as little as you like to inspire your project....and it doesn't even have to be a layout! Our challenges are not restricting you to just the creation of a layout...you can create cards, canvases, art journal pieces, Off the Page projects...whatever you are so inspired to do!

Saying that...my project today is a layout :)

Here it is...

Can you see the element/s that I have been inspired by?
Well, my main inspiration came from the section of the Mood Board...the black and white drawing of flowers. 

One or more of the patterned papers are purely black and white...the options for this are limitless.

I have fussy cut a fair bit of the page into flower clusters to arrange at the base of my cardstock. I have used some KaiserMist - Aqua and some Colour Blast Shimmer Dusts - Candy and Sunflower to highlight a few centres of the flowers.

I have created my background using Colour Blast Shimmer Dusts - Candy and Sunflower, Colour Blast Colour Paste - Envy, Sunshine and Fire Engine and the Kaisercraft Templates - Quarters - Dots and 12x12 Bubbles.

I have also used the Black Marble - Dylusions Spray.

I added some plain cheesecloth behind the photo.

I have used some of Amy Tangerine's - Oh Happy Life paper pad to mount my photos and to cover a tag for my journalling (which is hidden behind the photo!) 

How awesome is this paper pad? Jo and Jane have also been using the same paper pad...so great to create such different layouts with the same collection. Jo has some of this in store...make sure you pop by and grab yourself some!

The collection also has some little saying squares - great for layouts and cards.

I have finished off my layout with some little flowers cut from the black and white drawing page, some butterflies and birds from Kaisercraft Decorative Dies - Birds and Butterflies, a bit of ink around the edges and some Glitter Alpha Stickers for my title.

I love how this one turned out...:)

Have you heard about the Scrapbookit Retreat??
We are holding a Retreat in Bright on the weekend of May 19-21. 

We would love you to come along.
For more details click the link on this blog in the top left hand corner!

Make sure you pop by for more DT inspiration throughout the rest of the month...still so much more to come!
xMelx