Kaisercraft DT - Sea Breeze and Cottage Rose Collections

Hi Cathy here sharing my creations with this month’s gorgeous new Collections from Kaisercraft – Cottage Rose and Sea Breeze. 

I am loving the Cottage Rose collection, which has a pretty shabby chic feel with beautiful floral, damask and weatherboard patterned papers… just a gorgeous collection all around!!

“Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful”

For this layout I went to town with fussy cut flowers from the beautiful ‘Floral Bouquet’ pp, which I layered with a few Collectables and stickers from the 12x12 Sticker Sheet, creating a pretty cluster to surround my photo.

background paper with Derivan modelling paste using the beautiful Floral Lace Designer Template, and randomly stamped around the edges with the lace border from the Cottage Rose stamp set.  I finished off with some flicks of candy Kaisermist and diecut butterflies from the C6 Butterflies Decorative Die.

Kaisercraft Product:  Cottage Rose - Paper | P2070 Floral Bouquet, P2073 Crochet, P2074 Garden | CT854 Collectables | SS311 12x12 Sticker Sheet | CS254 Clear Stamp Set | Decorative Dies – DD725 C6 Butterflies, DD556 Rectangle Fancy Frames | IT906 Designer  Template – Floral Lace | KM115 Kaisermist – Candy | SB786 Pearls – Rose | T331 Sanding Block | T303 Foam Tape | Other Product: DM-1MM2M32 Derivan Matisse Light Modelling Paste, ink

“Happy Birthday to You”

A quick and simple card with a few distressed layers and a touch of fussy cutting created with the 6.5” Paper Pad and one of the frames from the Collectables.

Kaisercraft Product:  Cottage Rose – PP995 6.5” Paper Pad | CT854 Collectables | DD725 Decorative Dies – C6 Butterflies | CD507 Card Pack Square – Baby Pink | T331 Sanding Block | T303 Foam Tape

“Wedding Day” - Altered 8”x10” Frame

The papers from the Cottage Rose collection have a lovely old-world dreaminess to them, and just perfect for creating an altered frame to showcase a wedding photo. The new glitter cardstock adds a lovely touch of sparkle to the main flower cluster… so many gorgeous colours to choose from!! I diecut the Berry Vine Decorative Die from the pistachio glitter cardstock.  Looks so much prettier in real life!

Kaisercraft Product:  Cottage Rose - Paper | P2070 Floral Bouquet, P2071 Welcome, P2075 Weatherboards, P2077 Framed | SS311 12x12 Sticker Sheet | GC108 Glitter Cardstock – Pistachio | CS257 Background Stamp - Script | Decorative Dies – DD DD522 Berry Vine, DD738 Vintage Keys, DD764 Words – Occasions Pack | T303 Foam Tape | Other Product: DM-1MM2M10 Derivan Matisse Gesso, ink

“In These Moments”

This layout was created for this month’s sketch challenge.  You still have time to enter!! Click on the link HERE for details.

Kaisercraft April Sketch Challenge

Kaisercraft Product:  Cottage Rose - Paper | P2074 Rose Garden, P2075 Weatherboards, P2076 Quilt, PS448 Gloss Lace Specialty Paper | CT854 Collectables | SS311 12x12 Sticker Sheet | CS254 Clear Stamp Set | Decorative Dies – DD372 Hydrangea Flower, DD901 Stamp and Die – Rose | EF240 Embossing Folder – Heart Frame | Kaisermist – KM111 White, KM115 Candy, KM117 Apple | SB786 Pearls – Rose | T331 Sanding Block | T303 Foam Tape | Other Product: white embossing powder, gesso

 “This Is Me” Layout

The pretty vintage frame collectable was the inspiration behind this layout.

Kaisercraft Product:  Cottage Rose - Paper | P2074 Garden, P2076 Quilt | CT854 Collectables | SS311 12x12 Sticker Sheet | EF241 Embossing Folder – Sketched Rose | DD726 Decorative Die – Butterflies C6 | T628 Template – Floral Quarters | KM115 Kaisermist - Candy | SB794 Pearls –Snow | T331 Sanding Block | T303 Foam Tape | Other Product:  DM-1MM2M32 Derivan Matisse Light Modelling Paste, Vellum

I have to admit that teal is one of my all-time favourite colours, so when I clapped my eyes on the Sea Breeze collection, I was in love!!  Beautiful flowers mixed in with a lovely variety of pretty patterned papers and contrasting black and white to make the teal colours pop and you have a collection which is a pure delight!!

”Happiness"

OMG how gorgeous is the Speciality Ripple Gloss Paper from the Sea Breeze Collection!!  Pull out a couple of co-ordinating mists and you have a stunning background created in an instant!!  I chose to combine the Turquoise with the Wisteria Kaisermists to create a luscious contrast against the white background, then flicked over this with the Winter Grey Kaisermist to create a little more depth, and a touch of sparkle with some lilac rhinestones.

For my title I diecut the happiness word from the new release Decorative Die Word Set  – Happiness in violet Weave Cardstock to make it pop and tie in with the wisteria Kaisermist.

Kaisercraft Product: Sea Breeze – Paper – P2016 Waterlily, P2021 Raindrop, P2022 Swirl, PS448 Speciality Gloss Paper – Ripple | SS310 12x12 Sticker Sheet, CT853 Collectables | CD177 Cardstock Weave - Violet | DD758 Decorative Die Words – Happiness | Kaisermist KM120 Wisteria, KM112 Winter Grey, KM105 Turquoise | SB705 Rhinestones – Lilac | T331 Sanding Block | T303 Foam Tape Other Product: Ink

”Special Memory”

I chose to use the other gorgeous Specialty Diecut paper from this range to create my second layout, as I loved the weatherboard teamed with the pretty blooms… no need to pull out my scissors for fussy cutting here, as I used some of the beautiful blooms from the Collectables.

I love to distress and grunge up my creations, as it adds a layer of texture and dimension, so for this layout I cut random slits in the Specialty Paper and distressed the edges so that you can see the pretty background paper peeking through.  The Paper Blooms were given distressed finish by flicking with a touch of turquoise Kaisermist, then dipping the edges of the flower in gesso and sprinkling the wet gesso with aged embossing powder… hard to see in the pictures, but it looks really pretty and very shabby chic. 

One of the other techniques I love to use to create a distressed/shabby look, is to sand the edges of my papers and photos to expose the white core using one of my favourite tools – the Kaisercraft Sanding Block!!  I love the illusion of dimension this creates on my layouts.

 Kaisercraft Product: Sea Breeze – Paper – P2023 Splash, PS447 Speciality Gloss Paper – Pond | SS310 12x12 Sticker Sheet, CT853 Collectables | CS257 Background Clear Stamp – Script | KM105 Kaisermist - Turquoise | F627 Paper Bloom – Coconut | F649 Mini Paper Bloom – Sage | T331 Sanding Block | T303 Foam Tape  Other Product: Embossing Powder, DM-1MM2M32 Derivan Matisse Light Modelling Paste, ink

”Celebrate Your Day”

How fabulous is the new release Decorative Die Words – Occasions Pack… it has all the basic greetings covered to create handmade cards for the special people in your life.

Kaisercraft Product: Sea Breeze - PP99 6.5” Paper Pad | DD764 Decorative Die Words – Occasions Pack | KM111 Kaisermist – White | F648 Mini Paper Blooms – Sea Breeze | CD511 C6 Card Pack – White | IP719 Ink Pad - Black| T331 Sanding Block | T303 Foam Tape | Other Product:  DM-1MM2M10 Derivan Matisse Gesso

”Be Happy and Smile”

This card was created using the 6.5” Paper Pad and matching Clear Stamp Set.

Kaisercraft Product: Sea Breeze - PP99 6.5” Paper Pad | CS353 Clear Stamp Set | Kaisermist KM111 White, KM105 Turquoise | EM926 Lace Pack – White | SB786 Pearls – Teal | CD501 Card Pack Square – White | T331 Sanding Block | T303 Foam Tape | Other Product: muslin, grey ink

Thanks for stopping by J

Kaisercraft March DT Post - Finders Keepers and Story Book Collections

Hi Everyone,

This month Kaisercraft have released two gorgeous new collections.


First up is 'Finders Keepers', which is fresh, fun and has a mix of vibrant colours and pretty pastels with a fabulous array of modern designs mixed with pretty florals, which makes this range so versatile.  Of course I made a bee line for the gorgeous floral papers which inspired my fresh and pretty projects.  Absolutely loved creating with this collection!

 “Hello There Lovely” 

Normally, I would pull out my trusty scissors and start fussy cutting, but the gorgeous floral sticker border from the matching 12x12 sticker sheet, made creating this layout so quick and easy.  I cut the sticker in half lengthways to create the top and bottom borders.

You will probably all know that I love using stencils on my backgrounds, so when I saw the new Designer Templates, I was in heaven!!  I have used the Fading Dots template here and outlined the dots with a Souffle Pen to make them pop.

To soften the background and create a dreamy look, I sponged over the masking with white Kaisermist.

Kaisercraft Product:  Finders Keepers - Paper – P1990 Admit One, P1991 Snapshot, P1993 Treat, P1997 Medley | PP992 6.5” Paper Pad | CD101 Cardstock Weave - Coconut | CT851 Collectables | SS308 12x12 Sticker Sheet | IT904 Designer Template – Fading Dots | KM111 Kaisermist –White | T331 Sanding Block | T303 Foam Tape | Other Product: DM-1MM2M32 Derivan Matisse Light Modelling Paste, Souffle Pen

“Young, Wild and Free”

This time around I pulled out my scissors to fussy cut the gorgeous floral design from the 'Curio' pp.  Aren't those flower clusters just divine!!

I created clusters to surround my photo by layering the fussy cut flowers with the pretty matching Collectables.

Another of the gorgeous new Designer Templates, this time I have used the Script Template with modeling paste.

Kaisercraft Product:  Finders Keepers - Paper – P1989 Curio, P1993 Treat, P1994 Treasures | CT851 Collectables | SS308 12x12 Sticker Sheet | IT903 Designer Template – Script | T331 Sanding Block | T303 Foam Tape | Other Product: DM-1MM2M32 Derivan Matisse Light Modelling Paste

”Breathe” Altered 4x6” Frame

This BTP frame was so quick and easy to create and would make a great gift for someone special.

Kaisercraft Product: SB2408 DIY 4”x6” Frame | Coastal Escape – Paper – P1993 Treat, P1996 Collectors | CS251 Clear Stamp Set | SB701 Rhinestones – Soft Pink | T331 Sanding Block | IP719 Ink Pad – Black | T303 Foam Tape

A couple of pretty cards, one a bit more labour intensive with the fussy cutting and the other quick and easy using the paper pad and collectables.

”Throw Kindness Around Like Confetti” Card

Kaisercraft Product: Finders Keepers - PP992 6.5” Paper Pad | T331 Sanding Block | CD511 C6 Card Pack – White | T303 Foam Tape

”Love You Forever” Card

Kaisercraft Product: Finders Keepers - PP992 6.5” Paper Pad | CT850 Collectables | T331 Sanding Block | CD511 C6 Card Pack – White | T303 Foam Tape

The second collection for this month is 'Story Book' a beautiful vintage inspired range with a library from yesteryear feel, lovely art deco type designs and faded book page and script patterns, just the thing for all book lovers!

”Life’s a Book We Fill the Pages”

I dug up this photo of Brittany from a few years ago, which went perfectly with this book themed collection  She was so totally engrossed in her book, that she didn't even notice that I had pulled out the camera!!

I have a soft spot for background stamps, so was overjoyed to see Kaisercraft's new larger background stamps, which are a staple for creating mixed media backgrounds.  I have used the new script background stamp here, and I know this will become a firm favourite!!

Kaisercraft Product:  Storybook - Paper – P2061 Books, P2062 Pages, P2067 Paperback, P2069 Read | CT852 Collectables | CS257 Background Script Clear Stamp | SS309 12x12 Sticker Sheet | KM106 Kaisermist – Denim | T303 Foam Tape | Other Product: Viva Inka Gold, Clear Crackle Medium, archival ink

These 2 layouts were created for CHA, using just the Story Book papers and collectables, and show that this range works very well with masculine and feminine projects.

”Be Happy”

Kaisercraft Product:  Story Book - Paper – SP445 Specialty Gloss Paper – Trinkets, P2062 Pages, P2063 Borrow, P2066 Typewriter, P2067 Paperback, P2068 Bookplates, P2069 Read | SS309 12x12 Sticker Sheet | Decorative Dies - DD504 Doilies, DD503 Butterflies, DD522 Berry Vine | T620 Template – Flora Quarters | KM106 Kaisermist – Denim | F632 Paper Blooms – Sage | CS153 Texture Stamp - Hessian | T303 Foam Tape | Other Product: DM-1MM2M10 Derivan Matisse Gesso, Ink

”Because Every Picture Tells a Story”

Kaisercraft Product:  Story Book - Paper – P2061  Books, P2062 Pages, P2063 Borrow, P2066 Typewriter | CT852 Collectables | DD736 Decorative Dies – Vintage Clocks | CS152 Texture Stamp – Diamonds | KM102 Kaisermist – Antique Gold | T303 Foam Tape Other Product:  Ink

”For a Very Special Person” Card

A vintage inspired card made pretty with a couple of paper blooms and diecut leaves from the Vines Decorative Die.

Kaisercraft Product: Story Book – Paper - P2062 Pages | PPP993 6.5” Paper Pad | CT852 Collectables | Decorative Dies - DD556 Rectangle Fancy Frames, DD516 Vines | KM106 Kaisermist – Denim | F632 Paper Blooms – Sage | F649 Mini Paper Blooms – Sage | CD511 C6 Card Pack – White | T303 Foam Tape Other Product: Ink

Hope you enjoyed my creations.  Thanks so much for stopping by and happy crafting :)