A Kit Special Sale!

Good afternoon Everyone!

Before I share with you our exciting offer I would like to share with you a little about our retreat!

What a sensational weekend we had on the 9th - 11th of October!

Plenty of laughs, yummy food, great accommodation, classes and sensational company...what more could you ask for.

The High Country Inn Bright was an awesome venue - thanks Nick and staff!

But the weekend would not have been possible without the amazing Jo, from Scrapbookit!
I see all of the work, time, energy and hours she puts into organising and preparing for our retreats...truly amazing!
So Jo, thank you so much for all you do to make such an awesome weekend possible!

Speaking on behalf of the others that attended...we truly appreciate your hard work and commitment to such a wonderful weekend. x

Jo shared her class last week that she did at the retreat.

Just thought I would quickly share my creation from her class.

I just loved this technique. So different and so effective!
I loved it so much that I used it on another layout that weekend.
I was also excited to be able to use my first photo from our recent trip to Disney World, Orlando!

Here are some close ups!

Thanks Jo for a great class!

A Kit Special

I also ran a workshop at the retreat.
A great little gift or keepsake using the.....

* Kaisercraft Beyond the Page Mini Window Shadow Frame

* Kaisercraft Beyond the Page Mini 5 Frame Shadow Frame

and the gorgeous
* Cocoa Vanilla 'Life is Beautiful' Collection

Here are a few sneak peeks for you....

Love the look of it?
Well we were thinking of you when we made up some extra kits with all you need to complete this little project.
Not only that, we have discounted the price to $25 +p&h.

The kit includes a selection of Cocoa Vanilla 'Life is Beautiful' papers, a Kaisercraft Mini Window Shadow Frame, a Kaisercraft Mini 5 Frame Shadow Frame, hinges, Cocoa Vanilla 'Life is Beautiful' Wood Veneers, Cocoa Vanilla 'Life is Beautiful' Die Cut Ephemera, Kaisercraft Alphas, full photos of the project and some hints and tips to creating it.

So why not pop on over to the Scrapbookit Online Store by clicking here and get yourself one of these kits.

Could be a great start to your Christmas Gift creating???

Well I hope that you all have a lovely end to the week.

Until next time!

Melx

Live, Love, Life

Good morning everyone, thank you for joining us here at Scrapbookit this morning!

I'm back again to share with you a project using the gorgeous 'Now and Then' by My Minds Eye.

This time around I have moved away from this month's challenge to share something different with you.

Have you started creating your challenge entry? Make sure you do so that you can be in the running to win a prize pack from Jo. We already have some gorgeous entries.

So, today I have used the 3D Wall Art - Bird by Kaisercraft coupled with the Now and Then by My Minds Eye paper collection.

Check out my project... 

I started off by painting the wooden pieces which all came separately. I used Jo Sonja's Warm White to do this. I then used the Milo"Friends" Fallow Paper to cover the background pieces.

The bird is covered in Milo "Inspired" Forest Paper. I have used a strip of the Milo "Inspired" Trees Paper for the strip and then have used a strip of the other side of the same paper for the second strip.

For all of these steps I have used Mod Podge. I am a little creature of habit and love to do things the way that they have always been done...so I Mod Podged to adhere the paper and then used Mod Podge as a sealant. This is great for Off the Page items that are going to go on display...it makes them easy to dust!

I have used a strand of bling, which Jo sent in my kit. I am not sure of the manufacturer? However, it was really easy to use. You could use it as a strand or cut individual pieces off which is what I did to create the birds eye and also for the centre of the little aqua Kaisercraft paper flowers.

The gorgeous cluster of roses is Blossoms by Vivaldi (manufactured by Ribtex). Again something really easy to work with. For this project I kept the roses together as one and folded the florist wire holding it all together in behind the roses. Then I just adhered them to the wooden piece using Pritt.

Here is a close up...

The rub on that you can see is part of a very very old Kaisercraft rub on quote.

Another close up...

The words 'Live Love and Life' are cut using my Silhouette Cameo. I just used the 'Apple Chancery' font for these.

A quick, simple project ~ what a beautiful wall hanging it will make.

Have you been following the blog and checking out what our very clever design team have come up with? Make sure you keep following along as the wonderful Cindy Porter is yet to share her take on the challenge later in the month.

Be sure to get your challenge entries in to Jo at joanne@scrapbookit.com.au for your chance to win.

Happy Scrapping,

Mel x

Daily Grind

Hi Everyone,

ONLY 1 SLEEP TO GO!!!!

It is finally here...the Scrapbookit Retreat! A weekend full of fun, laughter and plenty of scrapbooking. Just what the doctor ordered I say!

If you can't tell I am really looking forward to the weekend!!!

Keep up to date with what happens over the weekend via our Facebook page!

For this post I am actually going to give you an insight into the project I will be sharing as a class this weekend...

I have created a 'Mini Clipboard Album', a cute little way to share and display a special event or some special photos around your home.

I am really looking forward to working with the class on the weekend to complete this project.

I have used the Simple Stories 'Daily Grind' paper pad for this project. I just LOVE Simple Stories...they are my most favourite!

I started with a plain clipboard and have covered it with a 'homemade transparency' (a secret that I have to keep for the class...sorry!).

Here is how it turned out.

I can't begin to tell you how happy I am with this project. It came together in the end and it is something that I will be proud to display in my home.

Here are a few more photos...

Not only have I used paper but I have tried to use some different products throughout the mini album like tags, hessian, washi tape, tabs, homemade transperancies etc. 

I avoided adding too much dimension so that the paper/card could lie reasonably flat.

Here are some close ups...

Materials used: Simple Stories Daily Grind Paper Pad; clipboard; acetate; serviettes; Kraft Card; hessian; twine; Ink - Versa Colour; Manor House Word; tags (large); Glimmermist and/or Colourshine spray; Mod Podge; Washi tape; rub ons (Kaisercraft - old stock); Kaisercraft Wooden Letters

So there is my retreat off the page project!

If you are heading along to our retreat this weekend and you want to find out more why not book into the class?

If you are not heading to the retreat...have you had a go at this month's challenge???

There are some great entries in the gallery

The gorgeous Mary Bennetts has set this challenge as she is our guest Designer for this month.

 For my Challenge I would like to see layers, texture & the title to be from a song or quote. I would also like to see some stamping

 Why not give it a shot? And when you have finished email your pic to Jo (joanne@scrapbookit.com.au) to enter the challenge!

Well, for those of you we won't be seeing over the weekend...have a wonderful one! 

For all retreat goers...see you really soon!! Yay!!

Until next time,

Mel x

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

Delight Two!

Hello Everyone,

I am back again today to share with you my second post for this month.

I have again created two different projects for you.

The first is a card...

I have used Kaisercard - Latte for the base of the card, the gorgeous Prima - Jodie Lee Designs - Delight Collection patterned papers, ribbon, flowers, rhinestones, a doily, the gorgeous plastic flag banners and Adorn it Alpha Letters.

Whilst creating this card I found a new use for my Copic Markers. I wanted the doily to be of similar shade/colour to the rest of the card. There was no way that ink would do it...well not the ink in my collection anyway!

How fantastic that my Copic Markers worked so well to change the colour of the doily. I used R11. I also used it to "ink" the edges of my papers.

Here is the result...

The second project was a little insert for a frame that I had bought at Target. I loved the frame and popped it into the cupboard for use at a later date when the right time came. Well, it arrived!

I have used again the gorgeous Prima paper collection - Delight and I have cut out the embellishment clusters in each corner from the patterned paper. I have used some Kaisercraft Washi Tape and a Kaisercraft Wooden Flourish - Dress Form.

I sprayed the flourish and the background of the design with Tattered Angels - Glimmermist - Pearl, which is very hard to see in the photograph. I have used Adorn It - Tiny Blue Alpha Stickers for the words 'Dream, Believe, Imagine'

Here is the frame and insert...

I just love the result...and so easy to achieve. I wonder whose birthday is coming up next??? I am all ready with a handmade card and gift...or maybe I'll keep them for myself!!!!!!

Hope you are working hard on all of those wonderful challenge entries.

Make sure you pop in and see Jo in store or contact her through the online store to get your hands on this gorgeous range of papers - Prima - Jodie Lee Designs - Delight Collection to create your next project.

Until next time...Happy Scrapping,

Mel x

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

5, 4, 3, 2, 1.....Blast Off - Again!!

Hi Everyone,

Mel here again for my second post for July...aren't the months just flying by??

Well, I have been busy playing with my kit from Scrapbookit this month and I must say I have had HEAPS of fun with this paper collection.....Blast Off! from Kaisercraft.

Today, I have a few things to share with you. So grab a cuppa it might take a while!!!

The first is another layout following the recipe that Ruby has set for this months challenge. Have you emailed your entry in to Joanne? You only have till the end of the month!

The recipe is...

5 - Buttons

4 - Circles

3 - Ribbons

2 - Paint colours

1 - Photo

Here is my layout using the Blast Off! Paper Collection...

Now for my second project...

I tried to think outside the square a little and create something that is useful.

So I came with a canvas calendar...here is a shot of the completed project...

Thought I would step you through the process of making this cute little canvas calendar so that you might feel a little inspired to make one for those little monsters in your life.

Step One:

Create your canvas background.
I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink to swipe over the canvas. I was a little impatient with the drying process so I used a heat gun to move it along....just make sure you don't hold your heat gun too close and burn holes in your canvas...I came very close several times!!

Step Two:

Choose your background patterned paper and adhere.

I used Mod Podge to adhere my paper to the canvas. I also then use this as a sealer...great if your project is going to be on display and collect dust particles...easy to wipe over with a damp cloth.
Hint #1: Distress Ink and Mod Podge don't go well together. The Mod Podge appears to move the ink around. It will change the colour of your brush. Be careful when you are applying Mod Podge over your paper. However, this could be a great effect too!

Hint #2: In the photo below, the paper may look a little bubbled or wrinkled. Don't be too put off by this...be sure to adhere and then let it settle. You will notice that it will all calm down and flatten out over about 24 hours.

Step Three:

The next background layer...Texture Paste.
To create another layer I have used the Kaisercraft 'Bubbles' 12x12 mask and some texture paste.

Once these were dry I painted them using three different paint colours.

Step Four:

Create your layout.

Essentially the base is like creating your own layout...just minus the photos (although photos would be good too!)

You will need to decide what elements you would like to include.

I included...some die cut stickers, some collectables and a cute little chipboard word from WOW.

You will also need to decide how to incorporate the calendar.
I have decided to make it so that the day, date and month were interchangeable.

I created a space for these elements to be attached...see below.

Step Five:

Create your the day, date and month labels.

I used my Silhouette Cameo to create the letters for the day, date and month and adhered them to strips of paper. You could use any sort of die cutting machine, adhesive alpha letters or even print them on your computer.

Step Six:

Protect your project!

Projects like this usually get handled regularly. We would be disappointed if they weren't used for what they were made for however, we would like them to last as long as possible...especially with those little monsters fingers!
I protected the canvas, paper and all of the die cut stickers in the background with Mod Podge. All of the strips for displaying the calendar, the calendar pieces and the collectables have been laminated for further protection.

And there you go a cute little calendar for all of those cute little monsters in your life!

Well, I hope you have enjoyed today's post and I have inspired you with something a little different.

A few reminders:

* Pop on over to Scrapbookit (instore or online) to grab all the bits and pieces to create these projects.
* Be sure to get your entries for the challenge in by the end of the month...and the kids challenge too!
* Have you registered for our October Retreat? It is sure to be a super weekend!

Enjoy your week and happy scrapping...

Mel xx

Kaisercraft Hanging Heart Frame Tutorial

Hello Everyone,

Sorry for the late afternoon post....

Whilst I was very organised prior to today with my post....I totally forgot to come back and complete it and then actually publish the post. So sorry.....

Today I have a step by step tutorial to share with you....all of the products used can be purchased from Scrapbookit. If you can't find them in the online store make sure you send an email to Jo....joanne@scrapbookit.com.au

Last week we had our Retreat in Bright. A sensational weekend filled with plenty of scrapbooking and crafting, heaps of food, lots of inspiring people and their gorgeous work and PLENTY of laughs.

Thanks to Jo for another great one! Already counting down for the next one.........not that we have even thought about that.

At the Retreat I ran a class. Whilst my class was primarily focussed on the techniques of making paper flowers......we used this gorgeous hanging heart frame from Kaiser to display our cute little flowers.

Today, I will focus more on the decorating and putting together of the frame.

Step 1: Preparing Your Frame...

First step is to sand the wooden pieces.

I have created a little document that shows you where to paint etc. When creating mine I used 'Gesso' as an undercoat. I usually water Gesso down so it is a wash consistency and I apply it rather roughly. It is basically to save your paint. Quite often when working with wooden products you find they will soak up your paint initially. By applying Gesso the wood soaks the Gesso ~ better than wasting heaps of paint. It is really good if you are using a lighter colour too!

Now you need to paint.....I also sanded the edges to attempt a vintage look.

PREPARING YOUR HANGING HEART FRAME

Here are some photos of my preparations.....

Step 2: Cutting shapes from your papers.....

There are several ways to do this next step and it all comes down to individual preference.

In the document above it mentions the surfaces where you will cover the wood with paper. Some people prefer to trace around the shapes prior to painting and cut them out whilst the paint is drying. Some trace around after the paint has dried. Others choose to stick the wooden shapes onto the paper and then use a knife to trim around......just be careful not to cut into the wood or scratch it with this approach.

I don't really have a preference....usually it depends on time.

Step 3: Adhering papers to wooden product...

I am the biggest fan of Mod Podge. I love it! I don't think I have made an Off The Page project without it.

What I love about it is that you can use it as an adhesive and also as a sealant to protect your projects. It also means that you can wipe over your projects whilst they are displayed causing no effect to the papers.

It is best to use a good amount of Mod Podge when adhering papers to get a good coverage. It is also important to concentrate on the corners.

When you have placed your paper onto the wooden pieces make sure you carefully rub in a circle motion to help smooth out any bubbles.

Once you have adhered all paper pieces to the wooden pieces you can then go over the top of all the wooden surfaces including the painted edges with Mod Podge to protect your project.

Note: Don't seal papers if they have been adhered with double sided tape....you will end up with a mess!

Step 4: Join the frame together....

Kaiser products usually fit quite nicely together. If you find that the square is difficult to get into the base you may need to sand carefully the lugg on the square. Sometimes when we add layers of paint and paper we increase the thickness of the wooden piece.

I like to add a little wood glue when joining the pieces together for extra support.

Step 5: Adhere the heart together....

Again, I have added some wood glue to the heart shape and adhered it to the thin back panel.

Step 6: Decorate your heart....

I just love these Echo Park ~ Sweet Girl papers. I used them to make some flowers. I added an element sticker and some bling.

You may like to use a photo in here!

Step 7: Decorate your frame...

I used lots of flowers again on the frame. There are heaps of sites online that have simple, easy to follow instructions for making flowers.

A little banner and some ribbon.

The hooks are really easy to screw into the wood ~ I used no other tools other than my hands.....just be sure to put them in the centre.

Here is a close up of the flowers....

And another....

And the final product....

(Sorry about the pathetic photo.....and yes I did trim the ribbon)

Well, I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial today.

Don't forget to get your entries in for this month's challenge....you only have a few days left.

Pop back in a few days time to see what else I created with this kit...