Your Christening

Good Morning and welcome back to Scrapbookit!

I can't believe that it is almost the end of the month. That means that it is nearly time to close this month's challenge.

Have you got your entry in yet???
Only 5 days left to get your entry in!

I am here today to share with you some more projects that I have created with the gorgeous Simple Stories Collection ~ Faith.

I think I may have mentioned in the last post that I love this collection. There are so many great things about it. One of them being that a good part of the pack is made up of gorgeous journalling cards. They are in a variety of sizes and are made up with d of words, quotes and images. 

What better use for them than to create some cards...

And some more..

  

These cards have very little too them and don't take long to put together thanks to the gorgeous papers and sticker elements!

I know these cards would not suit every need or every person but there are many people in my life that would appreciate one of these cards with a meaningful quote or word for their circumstance.

I have also been busy creating another layout using this collection.

Here is what I came up with... 
  

Your Christening

Whilst I love this collection, I had to be very careful in my selection of papers and colours to suit a boy and a christening theme!

The quote that I have used I think is just perfect!

I also took a leap into creating something a little challenging for me... that is using lots of very busy papers. I admire Jane, my DT friend, and the way that she always seems to create stunning layouts that are very busy and filled with so much to look at. Thanks for inspiring me this month (and every month) Jane.

I added to the background page of this layout some stamping, splatters and texture.

 

I have used the very cool IndigoBlu 'Ink Splats' stamp with some VersaMagic and Memento Inks from my kit ~ Turquoise Gem, Grey Flannel and Night Sky

I have added some Colour Blast Snow White Colour Paste through the Scrap FX Circle Border template. Once it was dry I rubbed on some Creative Expressions - Metallic Gilding Wax - Golden Light to highlight the edges slightly.

I splattered some Navy ink around the background. 

I used a star template and some Colour Blast Colour Paste - Bling to create some star embellishments for the corner of my layout.

The patterned paper under the photo was a little too busy for my liking against the rest of the papers so I have dulled it down using a thin layer of Gesso. This helps to focus the eye on the quote and photo and also allows me to journal without my writing blending into the background.

I have used a Scrap FX Wordlet - 'Christening,' for my title and have inked it with VersaMagic - Night Sky Ink. I then added a layer of Dimensional Magic to give it a nice finish. 

 

I have finished my layout using a variety of words and images from the sticker element sheet and I have edged the layout with some more of the Gilding Wax - Golden Light. 

I am rather chuffed with my layout and how it came together...even better, it was created in our caravan on our holiday!!!

Hope you have enjoyed checking out my layout!

Look forward to seeing your entry before the 30th!

xMelx

Time Machine

Morning Everyone,

I'm here today to share with you some more of the AWESOME Time Machine collection.

As I have said previously,  Jo and I were lucky enough to have a sneak peek and a chance to use this collection at the Kaisercraft Retailers Days in July.

We got to spend some time with Melissa Kennedy from Kaisercraft Australia in a workshop.

Today I will share with you the two layouts I created at these days.

They fit so perfectly with this month's challenge...Mists, Memories and Masculine.

Here is my first layout..."This Is Why I Love You"

We have used the NEW Kaisercraft collection Time Machine including the collectables and the sticker sheet, the Kaisercraft Template - Cogs, Kaisercraft Mists - Antique Gold, the NEW Time Machine Clear Stamp, the NEW Kaisercraft Die Cogs and Clocks (which Melissa so kindly cut out for us!) and some Cog Wooden Flourishes. We also used inks and corrugated cardboard.

Here are some close ups...

You may have noticed in the above close up...the die cut piece looks as though it has a gold tinge to it. Well, that is because Melissa Kennedy has this great way of using products for several layouts. Because we were working on the two layouts at the same time we could use the die cut as a template on one layout and then use it as an embellishment on the other!

Which is a great way to introduce my second layout....'Remember this...'

I have used all of the same products for this layout as I did for the last. However, Melissa did supply us with an embossed piece of card with cogs. We used ink softly over the embossing to enhance the designs.

Here are some close ups...

Can you see in the above close up where we have used the Cog Die Cut, from the first layout, as a template?

The wooden flourish - Cog that you can see here has been sprayed with KaiserMist and then inked. I love this effect.

I don't know about you but I LOVE these papers!

They are so easy to use, so versatile and create awesome layouts.

Thank you to Melissa Kennedy for such great ideas for these layouts.

Make sure you pop in to the online store OR in person to grab some of this paper from Scrapbookit. It will fly out the door - so get in quick!

Don't forget you have until the 30th of August to get your entries in to win a Scrapbookit prize pack! Can't wait to see what you create!

Look forward to sharing some more projects with you before the end of the month.

Until then...Happy Scrapping!

Melx

Have you checked out Back to Basics?

Hi Everyone,

I'm here to share my final post with you using the Kaisercraft range 'Back to Basics'

As I think I have said before this range is an awesome range...talk about versatility, easy to use, works with anything and can be as plain or as detailed as you like.

I have truly LOVED working with this range this month.

I seriously am sooo lucky to work alongside Jo at Scrapbookit and have the opportunity to play with these amazing products. Thanks Jo!

As I said in one of my posts I was going to attempt to show you this month how you can use this range and achieve different colour collections and results.

The layout I have created this time around is again a little different to what you have seen so far this month. It features the black papers of the Back to Basics collection.

I have used Kaiser Mists, Prima Colour Bloom Spray and Heidi Swapp's Colour Shine to create my background.

I have also used stamps, embossing powder, gel medium and inks.

I just love this photo of my boy. It was the day of his confirmation...he definitely is the master of face pulling!

This photo shows the gorgeous Heidi Swapp word sticker 'All time favourite'.  I have outlined it with a black pen to make it pop from the page. 

Another close up of some of the background features.

I used a tag in my layout to hide (to some extent) my journalling.

Materials:

Cardstock: Kaisercraft - White; Paper: Kaisercraft - Back to Basics; Sprays: Kaiser Mists - Denim, Prima Colour Bloom - Vintage Coal and Cobalt; Heidi Swapp Colour Shine - Navy; Impasto Gel Medium; Embossing Powder: Metallic Melts - Silver; Template: Kaisercraft - Quarters; Heidi Swapp Sticker Word; Stamps: Kaisercraft - Sketchy and Script; Ink: Versamark Watermark Stamp and Archival Ink - Black

So, have you got your entry in for this months challenge???

Remember it is as easy as...T T T

Tags (as many as you like)

Today (as your title)

Texture

You have until May 30 to get your entry in.

Look forward to seeing your creations...make sure you check out the entries that are already in on the right hand side of this blog. Such great work from the ladies involved!

We will be back on Monday to announce the new challenge for June....OMG where is this year going????

Until then,

Melx

Wanderlust by Kaisercraft

Hi Everyone

Mel here!

Just thought I would pop by before the month ends with another layout using the Kaisercraft collection, Wanderlust.

I really have enjoyed using this collection this month.

For this layout I have kept my page pretty basic. I didn't want to take away from the gorgeous photos.

Here is my layout...

All of the papers and embellishments are from the Wanderlust collection.

I used my Kaisercraft Quarters Template and some Bronze Metallic Melts to create a feature in the top and bottom corners of the layout.

I included a little tag with my journalling in the top corner.

I have followed the travel theme on the mood board for this months challenge.  We have some great entries so far in the Scrapbookit Gallery (check them out here) and linked into our blog on the right hand side.

Have you created your entry yet? You only have until the 28th to get your entry in!

Can't wait to see yours.

Happy Scrapping!

Mel x

Where's the photo, Mel???

Good morning everyone and welcome to the first of my February posts. 

I have set the challenge this month at Scrapbookit.

When I was thinking about it I wanted to include bright primary colours and being that my routine and life has changed a little in the last few months I wanted our challenge to focus on who we are and what is happening for us in our life right at this very moment.

So I came up with the mood board below...

This month Jo has sent me the gorgeous Kaisercraft Wanderlust collection. What a fantastic travel range! I love collecting the different travel ranges that come onto the scrapbooking shop shelves because I have so many travel photos from our family trips..so thanks Jo!

Here is what I have come up with...

Now you might be wondering...Mel, where is the photo???

No...I am not going crazy (however I am sure that could be debatable!) I decided that this month I wouldn't use a photo. I wanted the focus of my layout to be the journalling of our story at the moment.

The beauty of a mood board is that you can take whatever inspiration you want from it. I decided to try and use lots of little parts of the board to help me create my layout.

Here is a close up of the journalling...

To brighten the papers up a little I decided to use a variety of sprays, ink and mists.

I really made a mess creating this layout but loved every minute of it.

A focus that I really wanted to include in my layout is the image of the road. I interpreted this as 'Life is a journey' and I used the Wanderlust collectables to do this.

Another focus that I used was the word 'Dream.' I have used the Kaisercraft Clear Stickers - Delicate Words to do this. The word 'Live' in the above picture is from the same pack. Aren't they just gorgeous? 

Here is a close up of the stencil, ink and sprays that I have used. The little tabs are from the Wanderlust sticker sheet and I have used some Tiny Alpha Stickers for the words 'Believe' and 'Courage.'

I loved using little quotes and reminders around the page to assist in sharing my story.

Just like these gorgeous Cosmo Cricket - Tiny Sticker words.

I have used thin wire for the tags.

The majority of the products that I have used came in my pack from Jo at Scrapbookit however I did throw a few little bits and pieces from my stash in too!

Here is what I have used:

Cardstock: Coredinations; Paper - Kaisercraft Wanderlust Collection...Wanderlust Paper Pad, Sticker sheet and Collectables; Mists - Prima Colour Bloom - Cobalt, Dylusions - Cut Grass and Postbox red; Ink - Distress Ink - Wild Honey, Fired Brick, Broken China, Peeled Paint; StazOn - Black Cherry, Jet Black; Stamps - Kaisercraft Clear Stamps - Script and Sketchy; moulding paste; Kaisercraft Quarters Template - Arrows; miscellaneous washi tape; black wire; Cosmo Cricket - Tiny Text Sticker words; Kaisercraft - Tiny Alpha Stickers; Red Alpha Stickers and Clear Stickers - Delicate Words.

Why not pop in or jump on to the online store and check out these awesome products yourself at Scrapbookit??

Looking forward to seeing your creations for this months challenge in the gallery.

Mel x

P.S. Don't forget to book your spot for our retreat...it isn't that far away!

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