# Big Sister...

Good Morning!

I hope you are all having a weekend full of Scrapping.

I know I will be.

Here is my second layout for the month of March.

This month I have been lucky enough to work with the Photo Play Family Ties Paper range. My first layout in this range was mainly blues and browns so this time I have done a layout using some pink, peach and blues.

I have used a lot of the pattern papers to make up my background, I have then added some stickers from the sticker sheet and some bling in blue.

This picture was of my daughter on her Communion day, I think the little gold doves tie in nicely with this theme. I have Inked them with some embossing Ink then I have added some Zing Embossing Powder in Gold they are so beautiful and shiny.

I then used some Colour Blast Paste in Singing the Blues with my Ranger stencils.

I  stencilled some hearts in the corners with my Kaisercraft heart stencil and some White Gesso, dried this and then added some Tinby designs metallic melts in Pink Sorbet, I was super happy with the result I got from doing it this way.

All of my words have come from the letter sticker pack, to finish off my layout I sprinkled some Heidi Swapp colour shine in the Citron!

I think this finishes off the layout nicely.

Have you entered our March Challenge yet?? You still have a few days to go, we have had some Awesome entries this months!

All of the products I have used on this page are available from Jo at www.scrapbookit.com.au if you cant find something you are after on the website just message Jo and I'm sure she will be able to help you out.

 Our May Retreat is slowly creeping up on us, get your deposit in to secure your spot!

Well that's it for me this month, look forward to seeing all of your entries at the end of the month!

Happy Scrapping Jane

xxx

Precious Moments

Morning Everyone,

I'm here to share with you today my first project for the September challenge. 

(Oh wow! September! Where is the year going?)

As Jo said in her last post, we are both using the same paper collection this month.

The Webster's Pages 'In Love' range. These papers are so gorgeous! I love them.

Jess has set our challenge this month and if you love all things messy then you will love this one.

Create a project using paint, sprays, texture and splatter.

Here is the project that I have come up with...

Finally...scrapbooking a wedding photo! 

I haven't scrapbooked my wedding album but have done a few odd photos here and there. 

It was nice to sit and remember what a special day it was ...18 years ago! Eeeeeekkkk!

As I said, I have used the Webster's Pages 'In Love' collection.

I started by spraying the background with some Kaisercraft 'Antique Gold' Mist.

I then added some texture using The Dusty Attic's "Heart Attack Stencil" and some Finnabair 'Art Basics Heavy Gesso' in white.

After drying the gesso, I used some Versamark Watermark Ink with the stencil and added some Tinby Designs Metallic Melts 'Gold Nugget' and heat set the powder.

I then reheated the Metallic Melts and sprinkled some Colour Blast Embossing Powder 'Dusty Charcoal' over the top and heated this so it blended in.

As you can see in the close up some of the Colour Blast has melted around the hearts which I love.

I stamped over the hearts using the Kaisercraft 'Background Script' Clear Stamp and some Black Archival Ink. I splattered some Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint 'Metallique Gold Rush' which I had mixed with a few drops of Kaisercraft Mist 'Charcoal.'

I then also painted the gorgeous Kaisercraft Lucky Dip Wooden Shapes 'Love' with this mixture.

I dropped some Charcoal mist around the page using the stalk from the bottle.

I added the Imaginarium Designs Chipboard Phrase 'Precious Moments' to the layout after embossing with both Colour Blast Embossing Powder 'Dusty Charcoal' and Metallic Melts 'Gold Nugget.'

The gorgeous little flowers are from The Dusty Attic.

I finished off with a little feature in the top left using the Art Alchemy paint, paper, some Kaisercraft pearls and I stamped using an old wooden 'love' stamp from my stash.

All of these gorgeous products can be found at Scrapbookit or can be ordered from Jo.

Please make sure that you get your entry in this month...a great chance to show off your skills and talents as our Guest Design Team Member if you win!

Until my next post...Happy Scrapping!
xMelx

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

Adore Forever...

Happy New Year Everyone!

Welcome to my first post for 2015! I hope that everyone has had a wonderful festive season and a great start to the New Year. 2015...Wow!

As this post goes live I am on holidays with my family in Moruya just near Batemans Bay in NSW. We have spent some time in Avoca Beach, then Canberra and this is the last week or so of our summer holiday.

I love holidays. I hope you are all having a break no matter where you are and that you are staying safe. All of the fires in SA and VIC at the moment are devastating. If you are affected please know our thoughts are with you all. 

This month at Scrapbookit, the beautiful Brenda has provided us with the challenge, a tic tac toe!

I love tic tac toes because you have a little bit of variety with what you can do and if you are like me you can be a little naughty and slip in a few extras from the grid!!!!

Here is the tic tac toe grid that Brenda has set up for us...what a great selection!

I have decided to use one of the diagonals...'Flowers, Journal (more than a few lines) and Stencil' as my main focus for this layout.

Here is what I came up with...

This is my gorgeous Nan who turned 85 last year. I used an app on my iPhone called 'Color Splash' to remove the background colours on this photo and just have the main focus of the photo coloured.

As always, Jo has challenged me with an awesome pack of goodies. As you all probably know girly papers and I rarely cross paths but Jo never lets me get away with sitting in my comfort zone and that is what I love most about designing for Scrapbookit...I am forever challenged!

My pack included the Bo Bunny paper collection 'Madeleine.' Such gorgeous papers that include pinks, greys, mint greens and maroons.

I started this layout with a piece of Coconut Kaisercard which I sprayed with Heidi Swapp Colourshine 'Blush'...my first deviation from the grid (whoops!). I then used the Tim Holtz Layering Stencil 'Doily' with some moulding paste in random places around the cardstock. Once dry, I swiped the raised moulding paste with Burgundy Versa Colour Ink. Here are some close ups of the stencil work.

I then used some of the patterned papers to create a patchwork effect behind the photo. Some of these squares I have raised and punched a decorative edge. All sqaures have been inked using the Kaisercraft Grey Ink.

I have mounted the photo on some patterned paper from the collection and some Kaisercard 'Steele' cardstock.

I have also fussy cut some leaves and a birdcage from the patterned paper to add to the features on this layout.

The next part of the grid that I have used is 'Flowers' I have used a mix of Manor House and Kaisercraft paper flowers to create a flower cluster on the layout.

I have also stamped some Burgundy flower stamps from my pack. Another of my deviations - stamps! Also in my pack was a word stamp 'Adore' which I also stamped in this area using the Grey Kaisercraft Ink.

I have also added some Pearl embellishment swirls from Flourish with a Bling to this cluster.

Here is a close up of the cluster...

The last feature of my layout taken from the Tic Tac Toe grid is the Journal (more than a few lines). Journalling is such an important feature of scrapbooking layouts. In years to come I want people, especially my son, to look at these layouts and to know and have access to stories and people who are part of his past.

However, being that this requirement was 'more than a few lines' I didn't want the story to be the feature of this layout. I wanted the photo to be the focus. So I decided to hide my journalling. Behind the photo I have created a pocket using some foam tape and another piece of cardstock. I cut a piece of Kaisercard 'Ballet' with a tab on the left hand side and inked the edges with Kaiscraft Grey Ink.

This is where I journalled.

On the tab I used the Bo Bunny Combo Stickers for the word 'Forever.'

Here is a close up of the journalling card behind the photo...

And to finish a shot of the layout with the journalling card pulled out.

I hope that this has inspired you to join in our challenge or to purchase some of these great products from the Scrapbookit Online Store...www.scrapbookit.com.au

If you can't find what you are looking for send an email to Jo and she will help you out. She is always more than happy to help you out with all you need to get your scrap on!!

Make sure you pop back again throughout this week to see what else I have created using this Bo Bunny collection.

Until then,

Happy Scrapping!

Mel x

Keep Calm and Party

Hello Everyone

Welcome to my second post for December and my last post before Christmas and for 2014!

This month Jo gave me the Kaisercraft - Pop! Collection to work with. This collection is just so awesome. You might recall that my first post was a layout that featured the colours orange, yellow and green. So very different to this layout I am here to share with you today. I guess that this just shows how versatile this collection is.

I decided to move away from the challenge requirements this time around and here is what I have come up with...

(I apologise about the photos...they were the best I could get!)

This photo is of my gorgeous god daughter. It was taken on her 3rd birthday party. She had her face painted and the theme of her party was the very popular 'Frozen'.

I have used the following items, all available from Jo at Scrapbookit.

Paper: Kaisercraft - Pop! Collection; Sticker Sheet

Kaisercraft Clear Stamps - Stains; VersaMark - Watermark Ink and Canary; Color Box Fluid Chalk Inkpad - Blue Lagoon; Metallic Melts - Glistening Snow and First Light; Kaisercraft Alpha Stickers - White; Kaisercraft Wooden Flourishes - Cupcake; Kaisercraft Rhinestones

Here is a close up of the title...Nothin' 'Frozen' about this party...

Here is a close up of the wooden embellishment. I have used the Tinby Designs - Metallic Melts - 'First Light' over the embellishment.

Another few close ups...

I hope you have enjoyed looking at my layout today!

In finishing, I would just like to firstly thank all of the wonderful design team members we have had on the team this year. What a wonderful display of projects you have inspired us all with each month.

I would most importantly like to thank Jo for generosity and for allowing me to be part of the Scrapbookit Team. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful 'boss' who feeds my scrapbooking addiction with such beautiful product each and every month. You are awesome Jo!

Finally, I would like to wish all of our blog readers and customers a very Merry Christmas. I hope that you have the opportunity to spend some very special time over the Christmas period with those that you love. May your New Year be a very prosperous one!

We look forward to your continued support in 2015!

See you all then ~ Happy Scrapping!

Melx

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