~ 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

You Are Here!

Well aren't the months just going so quickly?

It is April, already and I am here today to share my first project for the month.

Tania has set our challenge this month.
To create a project...layout, canvas, card - your choice...using the PageMaps sketch, below. The second criteria for the challenge is that your project has to be about your favourite place.

Thanks Tania for a great challenge...I love it!

Here is the sketch...

Here is what I have come up with this month using some of the Simple Stories collection 'You Are Here!'

As you can see I have changed the orientation of my photo compared to the sketch but have tried to keep the other features the same. That is the thing with sketches they are always a good starting point for your projects.

This project is about one of our favourite places, Thailand. We have been there a few times but our experience with these two gorgeous boys, Arnut and Note, would have to be one of our favourites. Living with our Thai friends definitely gave us a look into life in a village in Thailand. It helped us to appreciate that the simple things in life actually do make us the happiest.

As I said before, I was very lucky to receive this gorgeous kit from Jo @Scrapbookit. I have the fun Simple Stories 'You Are Here!' collection not to mention that gorgeous Colour Blast Colour Paste Tangareen Dream that I have used behind my tags. I also love the washi tape that I have used to create my tags.

The 2Crafty chipboard title fits perfectly with the layout and the theme of my layout that true happiness is this.

Have you got your entry in for this challenge? Make sure you do for your chance to be our GDT member for June. Then you too could work with some gorgeous product and see your name and work in lights here on the Scrapbookit Blog. 

To enter your project link it up to the blog using the 'Add Your Link' button in the side bar or email it to Jo so that she can add it to our gallery.

I will be back later in the month to share with you another couple of projects using this collection.

Until then keep 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

Card #3 by Mel

Welcome to Thursday and Card #3!

Another card using the Bo Bunny Madeleine Collection. I have really loved the versatility of this paper collection. My layout on Monday focussed on the pinks in the collection. I followed this up on Tuesday in my card. Yesterday the sepia sort of colours made an appearance and today the mint greens and pinks.

I started with a white Kaisercard. I have used one of my favourite papers in the collection for my background. I backed a sticker from the Combo Stickers with some 'Ballet' Kaiser cardstock.

I fussy cut a gorgeous cage from the patterned paper and added some grey/white twine.

I used some foam tape to adhere the Believe sticker from the Combo Sticker sheet.

This is what I finished with...

Have you entered this month's challenge?

It really is as easy as ABC or Tic Tac Toe.

Choose one line of this Tic Tac Toe to base your layout on. Your line can be diagonal, vertical or horizontal.

When you have completed your layout link it in to the Challenge Entry section in the right hand column of our blog or email a photo to Jo (joanne@scrapbookit.com.au)

Entries are due by Friday January 30th for your chance to win a prize from Scrapbookit.

Looking forward to catching up with you tomorrow for the last card installment.

Mel x

Card #2 by Mel

Welcome to Wednesday everyone!

Today I am sharing my next card with you using the Bo Bunny Madeleine Collection.

I have also used a black Kaisercard, some twine (maroon and white), Kaisercard 'Ballet' cardstock and some Combo Stickers from Bo Bunny.

The little rose I made by hand using a flower punch, adding some twirled flower wire behind it.

Again, all of these products can be purchased from Scrapbookit.

Have you heard about the Scrapbookit March Retreat?

March 13th - 15th 2015 in Harrietville.

For more info contact Jo...joanne@scrapbookit.com.au

See you here tomorrow for the next card instalment.

Mel x

4 Cards over 4 Days!

Welcome to Tuesday!

I have decided to share with you over the next 4 days 4 cards that I have made using my kit.

So today I am sharing with you the first card...

I have used the BoBunny Madeleine Papers, a Kaisercard, some white cardstock, a gorgeous flower from Manor House Creations, some pearls that I have cut from the Pearl Swirl by Flourish with a Bling, some twine (grey and white; pink and white), Kaisercard 'Steele' cardstock and a gorgeous stamp (The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it.) by Darkroom Door using Versamark Black ink.

All of these products can be found at Scrapbookit. If you can't find them in the online store make sure you pop an email to Jo and she will help you out. 

Make sure you pop back in tomorrow to see my next card.

Mel x

A Hero in all of Us

Welcome everyone to my second post this month!

I am so excited by all of the wonderful work our DT have been sharing. It is so nice when you have an idea for a challenge to see the results...and such exceptional ones at that! Thank you to our amazing DT!

Have you heard that Jo is having a DT call at the moment and that you only have till the end of the week to get your applications in. For all of the details check out the right hand side column of this blog or our Facebook page. You don't want to miss this opportunity.

This months challenge is focussed on our heroes. 

Here are the challenge requirements:

Masculine theme
The words "My Hero" included in the title

4 patterned papers

Washi Tape

Twine or Ribbon

At least 1 handmade embellishment

For this layout, I have used some of the requirements, not all of them.I have used a photo of my Dad and his eldest grandson and my son.

Here is what I have come up with...

I have used the gorgeous Authentique "Harmony" collection, Kaisercard cardstock - Wheat, Amy Tangerine - Thickers - Goodness, Authentique - "Curiosity" Elements letters, washi tape - We R Memory Keepers, doily, Kaisercraft tag, Scrap FX Tyre Track Stencil, twine, iTop tool and brad, Versa Colour Ink - Split Pea; Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Distress Ink, Kaisercraft Gum Leaf ink, Faber Castell Gelatos, Darkroom Door Background Stamp.

I got most of these gorgeous products from Jo, so make sure if you want to get your hands on them...contact Jo, she is always more than happy to help you out!

The doily you can see I have coloured with my Faber Castell Gelatos. I then used my water pen to blend the colour.

I love the quote that I have used...it is so true...
" Grandchildren are a grandparents link to the future, 

and grandparents are the child's link to the past." (Unknown)

I didn't use the 'My Hero' in the title instead 'A Hero.' 

How great are these Amy Tangerine Thickers? I used my Tim Holtz Distress Inks on them to match the layout and so that the hatching on the letters stands out.

In this photo you can see my little brad that I have made using my iTop tool and some of the Authentique papers. You can also see the Kaisercraft tags that I have altered. One I altered simply with the Scrap FX stencil and distress ink. The other I coloured with my Faber Castell Gelatos. Both of them I have stamped using a Darkroom Door background stamp.

I am really looking forward to seeing your creations for this challenge. Make sure you have a go and honour those males in your life. Saying that though there is nothing in the requirements to state that you have to do that...only use 'My Hero' in the title. Why not pick a friend, a pet, a sporting personality, a musician or band?? It is totally up to you.

I hope that you have enjoyed reading my post and checking out what I have been up to. I really loved creating this layout and using this paper collection - thanks Jo!

Happy Scrapping!

Mel x