Our Little Bunny!

Happy Sunday evening everyone!

I don't know about you but my list leading up to Christmas is getting longer and every time I tick off something I add another ten things to the list.

I hope that you don't have the same problem and that you have enjoyed a relaxing weekend.

I'm here tonight to share with you a cute layout of my niece using this month's kit and challenge requirements. Have you entered our challenge this month?

Here is my layout...Our Little Bunny

The photos on this layout just melt my heart. My niece is such a cutie...this was back when she was just a little poppet. She has grown into a gorgeous girl too!

For this layout I have used the Creative PL papers that our whole design team have used this month. It is so awesome to see how different our layouts all are even though we have used the same pack.

I have layered several of the papers from the collection to create the background.

I have slightly lifted the edges of these papers to create a simple distressed look.

I have backed the photos with tissue paper to soften the edges.

I used some Kaisercraft Mist ~ Aqua and some Vicki Boutin paint ~ Daiquiri Ice to splatter on the background after using some Gesso to soften the colours on the papers.

My favourite part of this layout is the writing on the photo. I was so nervous to do this, in case I ruined it but it turned out...and I love it! The little heart behind the writing is from the Amy Tangerine Sticker Book and the cute little aqua and gold heart are from the Heidi Swapp Stickers.

I have used the cute embellishments from the Creative PL - Hello Gorgeous Embellishment Stickers pack. How sweet is that little scooter?
The glitzy heart is from the Cocoa Vanilla Love Always Bits and Pieces collection and the little diamantes are as well.

I have also used some of the gorgeous Amy Tangerine Stickers under the flower embellishment...they are subtle and very nice.

I have finished with some Thickers - Rockabye for my title, a doily as well as some Heidi Swapp Stickers and a doodly border using a Staedtler Fineliner pen.

I just love how this layout has turned out...I'm really having some fun with all of the girly layouts that I have been creating of late.

I even covered off the challenge requirements...

Fun photo...well my niece was having fun with her bunny ears!

Flowers...yes I have some!

Five embellishments - flower cluster, scooter, heart, diamantes, doily or sticker elements!

I hope that you have your challenge entered...I would love a voucher at this time of year to spend at Scrapbookit...surely you would too???

Not long till entries close...so don't delay.

Hope that you have enjoyed our layouts and projects this month.

Be sure to check in on the 1st of December for our new challenge...looking forward to this one for sure!!!

Enjoy,

~Melx~

Imagine That!

Happy Friday Everyone!

Mel here on the blog today to share with you my first project for this months challenge.

It is a fantastic challenge...so open ended ~ you can take it wherever you would like it to go!

My layout features...a cheeky 3 year old (who is now 13 😲!!!) and the gorgeous Echo Park 'Imagine That!' Collection. 

Here is my layout...

I started with some Kaisercard 'Coconut' and decided that I needed to create a background with the colours from the paper collection but also leaving plenty of white space!

I used the Darkroom Door Small Stencil 'Arty Hexagons' with several different paints:

* Jo Sonja's Orange (from my stash)

*Dylusions - Calypso Teal and Fresh Lime

*Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint - Metallique Rusty Red

*Navy - a mix of old acrylic paints (from my stash); I also used this to splatter a little paint in the background

*Vicki Boutin - Acrylic Paints - Daiquiri Ice

Once dry, I used my Uniball Signo Broad white pen to doodle a little outline on each hexagon.

 

Now one of my favourite things about this gorgeous boy themed collection from Echo Park is that it has a variety of 'project life style' cards that you can cut apart and use. I used these in a couple of different ways. 

Firstly, I used the card "Imagination" as a focal point/subtitle on my page.

I also used another as a pocket and then another for my hidden journalling card.

Whilst I complete a lot of layouts with minimal journalling...I do see this as such an important part of the memory keeping process. When I do journal a lot you will often find it hidden in a pocket! A really cool way to include journalling.

I love the element sticker from the Echo Park collection "Today I will be...." featured on the pocket. It was perfect for my photo!

Actually, I love all of the little element stickers from this collection.

I have finished off my layout with the Dusty Attic Chipboard Blueprint ~ Imagine!

I painted this with the mix of Navy paint that I used in the background. I then splattered it with the gorgeous Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint - Metallique Rusty Red and the Vicki Boutin - Daiquiri Ice Acrylic Paint.

I just love that each of us in the Design Team have used this chipboard however each of us have recoloured it in such different ways!

I also finished off with the quote from the inspiration board...'Everything you can imagine is real'

That's as easy as it is this month! 

I love these inspiration board challenges...so much flexibility!!
We would love you to join in with us (check out the requirements in the right column of this blog)...you have until August 30 to get your entries in for your chance to win a Scrapbookit Voucher to spend in store!

Just imagine...with that voucher you could purchase all of these gorgeous goodies I have used this month in my project!

Happy Scrapping!
~Mel~

Together Forever

Happy Wednesday everyone!!!

A special Happy wedding anniversary to my best friend! ❤️❤️❤️

20 years of marriage we celebrate today and appropriately enough both of the layouts I feature today are all about Jason and I!!!!

I will apologise upfront for the terrible photos of my projects. They are not great, however, the weather here over the weekend was miserable and didn't help with the photos!!!

I have loved working with this gorgeous Kaisercraft collection this month, Stargazers. It is sensational!

When I first received it from Jo I was not sure how I would feel about it at all. I loved the colours but wasn't sure about the whole 'stargazers/space' theme to it.

My first layout to share with you today is of the two of us last year for our 19th wedding anniversary!

I have followed the challenge by using the challenge sketch and I have used two of the items...washi and stencils!

Here it is...

Whilst I used the sketch, I did make some alterations...only one photo!!!

Here is the sketch...

I have used a pattern paper from the Stargazers collection, gesso and distress ink with the cutest little stencil by Darkroom Door (Small Stencil) - Polka Dots

I added a variety of the patterned papers, some collectables from the Stargazer collection and assorted washi tape.

I added some gorgeous heart stickers from the American Crafts - Vicki Boutin - #Sticker Book.

My title is using the alpha stickers by Doodlebug - Loopy Lou. I think these were part of my stash and an older set of letters. I truly LOVE how this layout turned out and adore that patterned background paper.

I was at Scrapbookit over the weekend and I did spy some more Kaisercraft - Stargazers kits. Be sure to get in quick...I am sure you will love it!!!!

At our recent Scrapbookit Retreat, I also created another layout using the Stargazers collection.

I actually scraplifted Julie's layout (thanks Jules!)

Again, it is of Jason and I. However, this photo is a tiny bit older and was taken in 2010!

I started with a plain navy cardstock and applied some heavy gesso as well as some blue and black acrylic paint to create my background.

I added some of the patterned papers and a part of the large floral on the sticker sheet from the same collection.

I used two different heart stencils, the larger one Scrap FX Heart Confetti and Simon Says Stamp Falling Hearts Stencil, and some of the new Heidi Swapp Metallic Texture Paste - Silver. It is so fantastic to use! Easy to apply through the stencils and dries nicely.

I also painted the random chipboard heart with the texture paste.

I used one of the 2Crafty Chipboard Word Circles Set 2 chipboard circles and added the word 'forever.'

I finished my layout by adding collectables from the collection and heart and arrow stickers from the American Crafts - Vicki Boutin - #Sticker Book.

We have some fantastic entries for the June Challenge. There is still time though for you to get your entry in and to be in the running to win a voucher to spend at Scrapbookit!

All you need to do is complete the challenge using the sketch and 2 or more items from the list - washi, watercolours, stamps or stencils and upload it to our blog or to our Facebook page!

Looking forward to seeing your entry!!
~Mel~

On top of the world

Good morning,

I hope you are enjoying this month's challenge set by Jane. I really found this sketch fun to work with. This month I am creating with the latest release from Cocoa Vanilla Studio 'Boy's Rule' and if you have seen this range it is Awesome!! So many great pages have been shared and I am loving all the elements that come with it. (All available in the shop).

Even though this range was designed for all the 'Boys' in our lives it is so versatile that you can use it for any photo.

Here is my take on the sketch:

So I might have cheated a little and have used 3" photo's and squares instead but it's all about interpretation right??? 

The two extra elements of the challenge I have used is some Kaisercraft Washi tape and ink/paints.

One of the new items in this range is the new clear sticker's which I have used and love them.  On some of my spare squares I have added some Vicki Boutin paint  and used my ink pen to frame some squares.

I hope you can join in the challenge, you can be in the running for a $30 voucher from SCRAPBOOKIT. To enter your project you can add it to the Inlinkz on the side tab, email it to joannecaird@gmail.com.au or add it to our Facebook page. Entries close 30th June.

Enjoy the rest of your long weekend

Jo Hanna