So Much Fun!!!

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Welcome to November, and my first post for this month. I can't believe we are only a month and a half away from Christmas...I'm not sure where this year has gone!!! It is crazy!

Jo has set an awesome challenge this month...

Fun

Flowers

Five embellishments

The photo that I have used is a funny one of Jo, Anne and I at the Cocoa Vanilla Retreat in Coffs Harbour in May. We had a sensational time...and have made so many beautiful new friends (can't wait to see them in May 2019!) 

By the way HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jo (for yesterday)! 

We all hope you had a wonderful day and were spoilt rotten!

Here is what I have come up with this month....it's a very busy layout!!!!!

As you may be aware all of the DT are using the papers by Creative PL. Such a bright funky collection...perfect for fun photos!

I actually started this layout by cutting out on my Silhouette Cameo the flower cut file and then backed each petal of the flowers with one of the patterned papers. This took forever...but I love how it turned out.

Then I started on my background...I needed to make it busy so that the theme of fun was created in my project. Just the black cardstock was a good background but it wasn't lively enough for the theme!

I started with the Kaisercraft template which has lots of tiny little dots, it is called Spotty. I used this with the Heidi Swapp Metallic Texture Paste in Teal and Pink.

I then added some Colour Blast Paste in Envy through the template Epi de ble by Carabelle Studio and finished with Colour Blast Paste in Lipstick through the Darkroom Door Polka Dots Template.

It was important between each of these layers to let them completely dry. I then used some watered down white paint to splatter.

I used a variety of the patterned papers behind the photos and then used a black patterned paper to matt. I also matted the photos in one of the black patterned papers.

I created a little pocket for my journaling tag behind the patterned papers. 

So I have, 

1. Fun ~ my photos are definitely fun and I have used the Heidi Swapp Puffy Stickers for the 'So Much Fun' title.

2. Flowers ~ I think I have this one in the bag!

3. Five Embellishments ~ 

* Chipboard - several pieces -  #happydays by Dusty Attic, Chipboard bracket from my stash; 2 Crafty Chipboard Circles Set 2 - Laugh circle

*Sequins from the Cocoa Vanilla Love Always Bits and Pieces 

* Flair by Just Add Flair

*Scrap FX Silhouettes - circles

*Cotton mesh - coloured with Tim Holtz Distress Oxide

Apologies about my photos...it didn't matter what I did today...they just haven't turned out so well!

Well, I hope that you have enjoyed my post today and that I have given you some inspiration to help with your challenge entry this month. Make sure you share it with us for your chance to win a Scrapbookit Voucher...this close to Christmas who wouldn't want to be grabbing themselves some freebies!!

Be sure to check back into the blog over the coming weeks and see what else Jo and Jane have been creating and I will be back later in the month to share with you another project.

Happy Scrapping!

~Melx~

~ 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

Made of Awesome

Good morning everyone...Mel here!

Back to share with you this morning some more of 

Made of Awesome by Cocoa Vanilla.

I seriously LOVE this collection!

I have two projects to share with you today.

The first is a layout following our challenge guidelines for this month...

FUN, Flairs and Frames

My layout is of a "selfie" taken at the Big Day Scout event in Melbourne in February. The Chief Commissioner for Scouts Victoria loves to get selfies wherever he goes. So we were lucky enough to get one with him.

Here is my layout...

I have used some Kraft cardstock, the gorgeous Made of Awesome collection, the sensational wood veneers, some of the die cut ephemera, the cute flair buttons and the alphabet stickers all from the Cocoa Vanilla Made of Awesome collection.

Here are some close ups...

I set myself a challenge with some of the off cuts from this collection.

I decided to make a card but was only able to use whatever was cut. I was not allowed to cut into larger sheets of paper.

Look at all of the off cuts!!!!! 

Here is the card that I have created.

The only extras that I added were the Alphabet stickers, the wood veneer, some die cut ephemera, the flair button and the enamel dots.

 Thanks for stopping by today and checking out what I have been creating.

I do have another layout using this collection but I'll come back later on to share that.

Don't forget if you love this collection to talk to Jo @ Scrapbookit - I think I may even grab another collection - I love it so much!

Entries for this months challenge are due in by July 30th...

have you got yours in???

Have a great day!

Melx

Made of Awesome

Morning Everyone,

What a great few days we had in Geelong at the Kaisercraft Retailer's Days. 

We are looking forward to sharing some of the new products with you when they are released.

For now, it is back to reality :(

This month Jo and I are both showcasing Cocoa Vanilla Studio collections for you.

Have you checked out any of Cocoa Vanilla's products or collections?

I think I am in love!!!

The challenge this month is

to include in your project...

* Having Fun

* Frames

* Flairs

Here is what I have come up with...

As I said, this month I have been able to play with the 

awesome products from Cocoa Vanilla. 

The collection is called 'Made of Awesome' A fantastic boy range but also has enough in it to use it for many different themes and occasions.

I have used the gorgeous Made of Awesome Lucky Charms which are gorgeous little cameras, the Die Cut Ephemera, the Wood Veneer, the Flair Buttons and the Enamel Dots throughout my layout.

Here is a close up of the Lucky Charms and the Wood Veneer products.

Here is a close up of the Flair Buttons, the Enamel Dots and one of the frames from the Die Cut Ephemera.

I have included 'Having Fun' in my layout in a few different ways.

1) Cousins just have fun no matter what they do.

2) I have highlighted the word 'Fun' in the Wood Veneers.

3) I have used the words 'So Much Fun' in the patterned paper behind the photo.

Of course as you saw above I have included a Flair Button. 

The 6 that are part of the Made of Awesome collection are just so awesome...check them out...

The final part of the challenge was to use frames. 

I have used several frames from the Die Cut Ephemera pack.

I have used one to frame a little journalling space.

I might also be able to get away with the film reel as a frame...

I have also used one to frame the Flair Button.

So there you have my first post for the month of July. I hope that you have been inspired in some way by it.

Don't forget that all of these products are available in store at Scrapbookit. You can head to the online store or email Jo @ joanne@scrapbookit.com.au if you can't find what you are looking for.

Don't forget to get working on your challenges and get them in to be in the running to win a prize from the Scrapbookit Store.

Looking forward to seeing your creations.

Make sure you pop back and see what is happening here throughout the month.

I know I have a few more things to share.

Happy Scrapping,

Melx