Craft Queen - Kaisercraft Take Note

Hi Ladies,

My Craft Queen parcel had some of the new Kaisercraft Take Note papers to play with and I was inspired to create a LO and a card.

Smile Today is a a New and Beautiful Day

The LO was made using some of the 12" papers as well as papers from the 6" paper pad.

The spotty background paper was altered with various mixed media techniques.  I randomly punched around the borders for a grungy effect, then used a tea bag to add some colour splats.  The masking was created with the Prima 564216 mask and some texture paste.  Once dry, I then stamped randomly with the new Kaisercraft Lattice stamp and a Kaisercraft Script stamp using Vintage Photo and Walnut Distress inks.

The background strips and doily circles which I used to frame the photo were cut from pp's in the 6" paper pad.  I added a few torn strips of brown houndstooth washi tape, some buttons and a double ribbon bow from satin seam binding, which are all available from Craft Queen.

Kaisercraft Take Note 6" paper pad

Kaisercraft Lattice stamp

Prima Mask - 564216

Craft Queen Product used on LO:
Kaisercraft Take Note 6" paper pad
Prima Mask - 564216
Kaisercraft Lattice stamp
Kaisercraft Script stamp
Collections butterflies
white pearl ribbon - large flower
brown houndstooth washi tape
mustard paper cord
tan satin seam binding
tiny twine - white
apple green 1.1cm buttons
large flower button - khaki
Tim Holtz Vintage Photo distress ink
Tim Holtz Walnut Stain distress ink
Studio gesso
Other Product used: 
Recollections flower
Tea bag
Martha Stewart layered arches punch
Kraft Cardstock

Thanks

I love using Kaisercraft collectables on my cards, and this lovely floral diecut from the Miss Empire pack, went perfectly with the pp's from the Take Note 6" pad.  I topped it with a Collections butterfly (these are so versatile!!) The orange washi tape tied in beautifully with the diecut.  I finished of with touches of gesso, which is a great way create a lovely soft grungey effect.  

  Kaisercraft Miss Empire Collectables

  orange pattern washi tape

Craft Queen Product:
Kaisercraft Take Note 6" paper pad
Kaisercraft Miss Empire Collectables
Kraft square cards
Collections butterflies
orange pattern washi tape
Tiny Twine Card 4 - Essentials
apple green 1.1cm buttons
Studio gesso
Other product used:
Collections word strip

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Craft Queen Christmas in July - Tags

Hi Ladies,

Craft Queen is having Christmas in July this month, so I thought I would share a few tags and a card made using the Kaisercraft Turtle Dove Collectables with some pretty ribbons and embellishments available in store.

Cardinal Tag

  Kaisercraft Turtle Dove Collectables

The background on this tag was created using some Dylusions mists in red and green then spraying a Quatrefoil mask with water and randomly pressing onto the dried misted area, making sure you hold the mask in place for about 10 to 20 seconds so that the water will react with the mist.  I layered some ribbons and a border from the Collectables pack at the bottom of the tag, then layered a few more of the Collectables with foam tape in the centre of my tag. I finished of  with a satin seam binding bow, topped with a pearl embellishment.
Craft Queen Product used:  
Kaisercraft Turtle Dove Collectables
Crafters Workshop Quatrefoil mask
Olive satin seam binding
cream small round pearl 
1cm cream lace
cream pleated satin ribbon
2mm red satin ribbon
Barn Door Distress Ink

Other Product:
Dylusions mists - red and green
large Manilla Tag
Graphic 45 chipboard tag

Christmas Joy Tag

For this tag I covered the top and bottom with red floral washi tape then overlayed with some paper from the Pickled Pear 6" pad which was stamped with a Christmas background stamp.  The bottom of the pp was punched then layered with some ric rac and gathered lace.  It's so easy to used the diecut collectables.  I just layered a few from the Turtle Dove Collection together with some foam tape, then finished off the tag with a pretty ribbon bow.
Craft Queen Product used:  
Kaisercraft Turtle Dove Collectables
Kaisercraft Pickled Pear 6" paper pad
Martha Stewart doily punch
red floral washi tape
mixed small round pearl
3mm red ric rac
2.2cm cream elastic lace
Tea Dye Distress Ink

Other Product Used:
large Manilla Tag
Stampendous Christmas background stamp
edged organza ribbon

Vintage Card

A quick vintage inspired card using more of the Collectables which were layered with foam tape. The tree was altered using some silver glitter glass to give it a snowy feel.  Again to create a Wintery feel, I used some white mini rosette ribbon at the bottom of the card.  The lovely background pp is from the Kaisercraft Marigold 6" pad.
Craft Queen Product used:  
Kaisercraft Turtle Dove Collectables
Kaisercraft Marigold 6" paper pad
white small round pearl
1cm double stitched beige ribbon
1.3cm white rosette ribbon
Square Card White

Other Product Used:
Silver Glitter Glass

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Mother's Day - 6" Paper Pads

Hi Ladies,

Mother's Day is only a week away, and for those of you who enjoy making handmade cards, I thought I would share a couple of cards created for Craft Queen, using the gorgeous Prima Divine 6" paper pad and the matching Notecards and Crate Paper Fourteen 6" paper pad.  Using 6" paper pads with a few gorgeous embellishments and a little washi tape or ribbon are a quick and easy way to create a special card without too much fuss, to show one of the most special people in your life how much you care.

Hugs and Kisses
I cut out the centre of the Prima notecard and backed it with some of the Prima paper, then stamped my greeting in the centre for this card.  I also cut out the teacup from one of the other notecards and layered it with some foam tape.  The floral washi tape was torn and used on the edges of the card base and I also adhered some to the back of my crumpled peekaboo corner.  Finished off with some pretty mint satin seam binding tied into a bow and topped with a cream pearl resin flower.

Prima Divine 6" paper pad

Prima Divine Notecards

Special Day

On this card I tore the chevron pp and overlapped it on the heart pp, tucked some pink stitched ric rac underneath the torn edge.  I also cut out 3 hearts and gave them some dimension by adhering with foam tape.  The ocean lace washi tape was torn and adhered to the edges of the chevron pp.  I then stamped the Kaisercraft flutter and greeting stamp in black over the top.

The little flower cluster was made with 2 sheer organza flowers with some aqua paper flowers from my stash underneath to create some softness.  I folded the sateen white flowers in half and tucked them under the flowers, then topped the flower centres with a small round pearl.  I finished off with a couple of the cute pearl 5 petal flowers adhered to the torn edge of the pp.

Crate Paper Fourteen 6" paper pad.

Ocean Lace Washi Tape

  5 petal flower pearl embellishments 

Thanks so much for stopping by ♥

Craft Queen Vintage Bliss and Brisbane Scrapbook Expo

Hi Ladies,

I have a Craft Queen LO and also class information on the Brisbane Scrapbook and Papercraft Expo being held on 9-11 June to share with you today.

Simple Stories Vintage Bliss
I created this LO using the Simple Stories Vintage Bliss 6x6" paper pad and some gorgeous product from Craft Queen.  I have used one of the new Prima masks on my background which I think will become one of my new favs as I love the soft lacy feel to it.. perfect for those girly pages.  Nicole has a fabulous range of washi tapes available and I have used the turquoise chevron and pink and green floral as they went so well with the Vintage Bliss papers.  Adore the cute wooden doilies... I left them natural and highlighted them with a little gesso.

Simple Stories 6x6 paper pad

Prima mask

Craft Queen product used:
Simple Stories 6x6 paper pad
Prima mask
Prima flowers
EK Success abstract flower punch
Wooden doilies
wooden flower button
turquoise pearl ribbon rosette trim
pale pink organza flowers
baby pink satin seam binding
satin heart ribbon
chevron washi tape
pink and green floral washi tape
small white pearl floral trim
pearl flower

Other product used: Kaisercraft wooden leaf branches, Basic Grey and Prima pp's, vintage doilies, Versamagic chalk ink, gesso, pink paint,

Exciting news...  the Brisbane Scrapbook and Papercraft Expo is just around the corner.  The Show dates are June 9 - 11 and class bookings start today from 10am.  I will be teaching 2 classes using fabulous products from Craft Queen and chipboard sponsored by Scrapmatts.  Click on the link HERE for class information and bookings.

Room 4

Session 1: 9.30am – 11.30am
Romance Novel with Cathy Cafun
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced

Room 4

Session 2: 12noon – 2pm

Ribbon and Roses Tea Thyme Card Set with Cathy Cafun

Skill level: Intermediate to advanced

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Cathy

Feb Guest DT - The Scrapbook Store

Hi Ladies,
I have more creations to share using the Authentique Lovely range of papers for my February Guest DT spot at The Scrapbook Store.

I came across a family photo taken a few years back and decided to use this as inspiration for my LO.  We have so few family pics as I am always behind the camera.  I have been trying to persuade hubby to have some family portraits done.. a girl can always hope!!
I Love You More

I used the Authentique Lovely - Heart pp as my background and softened the paper with some gesso, then splattered some oriental poppy glimmer mist over the gesso.  I also added some dabs of pink poodle glimmer mist... just use the tip of the sprayer to put some mist on your fingertip and dab randomly for a softer look.  Some torn washi tape adhered to the edges of your paper giveS a lovely distressed feel.

As soon as I saw the gorgeous Dusty Attic chipboard heart flourish I had to have it and what a bonus, it goes perfectly with this range of papers.  To alter the chipboard I coated it with some dusty pink Dusty Attic paint first, then while the paint was still wet I sprinkled with Zing pink glitter embossing powder and heat set the glitter.  I repeated this technique on the TSS chipboard flourish and the Prima resin heart.  The chipboard heart was embellished with some TSS roses and semi open rosebuds, a Manor House Creation blossom, some flowers fussy cut from the Authentique Lovely - Fancy pp, rose petal satin seam binding tied in a bow,  a vintage bird charm and Authentique Lovely stickers.

Other TSS materials used:  Authentique Lovely Element stickers, Kaisercraft quote rubons - in love,
Kaisercraft washi tape, Prima chalk inks - ladybud and old rose, Prima Distressing Tool
Materials from my stash:  paper doilies, Spellbinder frame die, Kaisercraft rubons, Viva Inka Gold - silver.

This range is perfect for creating a Valentine's Day card.  I have 2 cards to share which were made with the Authentique Lovely - Dearest and Greetings pp's, 12x12 diecut sticker sheet and element sticker sheet.
Be Mine

Be My Valentine

Other TSS materials used:  Kaisercraft These Days stamp set,  Prima fluid chalk ink, lace

Materials from my stash:  crochet doily,  Craft Queen ribbons and washi tape

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Craft Queen - Cashmere Dame Cards

Hi Ladies,
I have had to create a few cards for friends and family's birthdays of late... so I used some of the yummy goodies I have in my stash from Craft Queen.  I felt like using some vibrant colours on my cards and pulled out the Cashmere Dame 6" paper pad from Glitz Design, some ribbons and embellies to inspire me.
Eighteen x 2
Brittany had an 18th birthday for her twin friends, so I created similar cards for the both of them using the Cashmere Dame pad for my background, with a bit of chevron masking tape around the borders and one of my favs... the Kaiser Secret Admirer doily collectables as the background for the chipboard numbers.  I stamped thhe chipboard with the doily stam from the Prima set.  The glitter flowers stickers are from my stash.

Glitz Design - Cashmere Dame 6" paper pad

Turquoise Chevron Masking Tape

Prima cling stamp set - 950248

Cherry on Top
With Valentine's Day in mind I created this sweet card using some of  the cherry papers from the Cashmere Dame paper pad which went perfectly with the  Collectables Turtle Dove cherry die cut.  A pretty piece of stitched satin ribbon and a cute wooden button for some finishing touches.

Kaiser Turtle Dove Collectables

Stitched Ribbon with Ruffled Edge

Happy Birthday
This card was made for my SIL's birthday, again using the Cashmere Dame paper pad.  The yellow mini rosette ribbon and yellow paper roses were swiped with a touch of gesso.

Yellow Small Paper Blossoms

Yellow Mini Rosette Ribbon

Other Craft Queen materials used:   Kaiser Secret Admirer Doily Collectables, Tim Holtz Distress Ink - fired brick and black soot, Glimmer mist - red velvet, jute tiny twine red,  wooden button,

Other Materials Used:  Fancy That leaf flourish die, Cuttlebug label die, alpha stamps, October Afternoon alpha stickers, American Crafts chipboard alphas, glitter flower stickers, paper doily, gesso,

Thanks for stopping by.