Thursday, October 8, 2015

The Scrapbook Store - Graphic 45 - Mon Amour

Hi Everyone,

This month I received the gorgeous new Graphic 45 "Mon Amour" Collection in my parcel of goodies from The Scrapbook Store.  The collection has a love theme in a red, pink, black and cream colour palette and is perfect for creating with wedding photos in mind.

Mon Amour
  I decided to use this collection to scrap this photo of my nephew's wedding day to his beautiful bride last year. 

I really enjoy fussy cutting and layering and I have to say Graphic 45 papers are just the thing if you like this technique.  For my LO I fussy cut some of the flowers from the G45 Mon Amour and Dearest Darling and layered them with Green Tara Cherry Blossoms and Petaloo Mini Daisies to frame my photo.

To flow on from the larger flower cluster on the right, I masked flowers with Faber Castell Whipped Spackle using the Tim Holtz Wildflower stencil on the bottom right of the My Beloved pp, then lightly brushed around the masked area with Prima Peony Color Bloom Spray.


To make the photo shine I placed it centrally on my LO and framed it with the gorgeous Blue Fern Studios - Chipboard - Blue Fern Frame  which I have altered by sponging with Faber Castell Gesso then stamping randomly with Kaisercraft Script Stamp in Rose Madder Archival Ink.


The Scrapbook Store - Products
Petaloo - Mini Daisy Petites - Antique Peach
Green Tara - Cherry Blossoms - White - 10 Pieces
Couture Creations - Intricutz Dies - Background Savvy Crystal Aroma
Prima Marketing - Color Bloom Sprays - Sultry Shimmer Peony
Tim Holtz - Layering Stencils - Wildflower
Ranger - Archival Ink Pad – Rose Madder
Kaisercraft - Textured Clear Stamps – Script
 Kaisercraft - Sanding Block 2 pack 
Faber-Castell - Whipped Spackle 100ml
Faber-Castell - Gesso 100ml
Other: metal charms, lace flowers

Thanks so much for stopping by :)

Saturday, October 3, 2015

The Scrapbook Store - October Sketch Challenge

Today I am sharing my layout created for this month's Sketch Challenge designed by Marelize Frisby at The Scrapbook Store.

Sadly, this will be the final Sketch Competition after the end of this month. Thank you to all the loyal entrants each month.  Keep your eyes open for a new way to win with The Scrapbook Store!


A Winner is drawn at random... to enter upload your entry to the
September 2015 Sketch Competition folder to win a $40 store voucher & free postage in The Scrapbook Store Gallery before midnight 31st October 2015... Good Luck!! 

Cherish the Little Things
For my take on the sketch I decided to rotate it one turn to the left and used the beautiful Blue Fern Studios "Deja Vu" Collection.
The background pp was masked with the Tim Holtz "Gothic" stencil and Faber Castell Whipped Spackle.  Once dry I misted the masked area with water, then applied Yellow Kaisermist with a brush.  Once dry I randomly stamped the Kaisercraft Script Texture Stamp with Watering Can Archival Ink, then added some Prima Pastel Iris Mist splatters.
I altered the Blue Fern Studios chipboard frame by applying gesso with a sponge to create a little texture and once dry stamped with the Kaisercraft Flutter stamp using the Prima Color Bloom Spray applied with a brush for a soft effect.
The Scrapbook Store Product List:
Blue Fern Studios - Deja Vu - 12"x12" Double Sided Patterned Paper – Lustre
Blue Fern Studios - Deja Vu - 12"x12" Double Sided Patterned Paper – Tresors
Blue Fern Studios - Deja Vu - 12"x12" Double Sided Patterned Paper - Un Voyage A Paris
Blue Fern Studios - Chipboard Shapes - Grunge Frames
Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection - Good Thoughts
Green Tara - 3cm Mini Roses - Yellow - 10 Pieces
Green Tara - Cherry Blossoms - Violet - 10 Pieces
Tim Holtz - Layering Stencils - Gothic
Kaisercraft - Mini Blooms – Amethyst
Kaisercraft - Kaiser Mists – Yellow
Prima Marketing - Color Bloom Sprays - Sparkling Pastel Iris
Kaisercraft - Textured Clear Stamps - Script
Kaisercraft - Pearls – Snow
Faber-Castell - Whipped Spackle 100ml
Faber-Castell - Gesso 100ml
Ranger - Archival Ink Pad - Wendy Vecchi Designer Series - Buttercup
Ranger - Archival Ink Pad - Wendy Vecchi Designer Series - Watering Can

Other:  Kaisercraft Flutter Texture Stamp, Kaisercraft Wooden Flourish, lace flowers, 

Thanks so much for stopping by :)

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Kaisercraft - October Sketch Challenge

Hi there everyone… It’s time for this month’s Challenge, again.

Thank you to all who entered in the last month’s challenge, we love seeing your wonderful creations with Kaisercraft products, the judges are looking through all the entries and the Winners will be announced on Saturday 10th October, and now for this month’s challenge, it’s a Sketch board.

Just create a layout using the following Sketch as inspiration, with at least 80% Kaisercraft Products from any Kaisercraft paper collection. The Sketch board is inspired by the lovely and talented Melissa Kennedy’s layout, with the latest release paper collection. “Ma Cherie”.

KAISERCRAFT OCTOBER 2015 CHALLENGE


The above sketch designed by the talented Adriana Bolzon is based on this wonderful layout created by Melissa Kennedy.

“Everyday I love you more” layout by Melissa Kennedy.
Here is my take on the sketch created with the beautiful new "Ma Cherie" Collection.


Kaisercraft Product: Ma Cherie Paper collection: – P1953 Darling, P1954 Exquisite, P1955 Beauty, P1958 Fancy | CT841 Collectables | Clear Stickers – ST927 – Love, ST916 – Delicate Words | T604 Template – Leaves | CS892 Texture Stamp – Cherish | KM110 Kaisermist – Pink | EM933 Pearl Brads – Soft Blue | T331 Sanding Block | T303 Foam Tape
Other: DM-1MM2M32 Derivan Matisse Light Modelling Paste, white and silver mist

The rules:
Every month a different challenge will be posted here on the Kaiser craft blog.
All you have to do is create a layout of your own using at least 80% of Kaisercraft papers and products.

You can turn the sketch upside down, turn on its side or straighten it.

They can be of any Kaisercraft paper collection. You can enter as many times as you like !

Once done, link your layout by creating a blog post on your personal blog or take a photo of it on your personal Facebook page, copy the link… Click on the little frog icon at the end of the Kaisercraft Challenge Blog Post, add your name and link. You can also view all the other entries as well!!

The deadline:
Comments with linked entries for each monthly challenge will close on 31st October at 11.59pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time UTC +10/Daylight Savings Time UTC +11)

The prizes:
1st PLACE: One of Kaisercraft’s New collections (voted as the best layout)
2nd PLACE: One of Kaisercraft’s Paper Pack. (Random draw winner – EVERY entry is eligible)

We can’t wait to see what you come up with! Winners will be announced at the beginning of November.   Best of  Luck everyone!!!

I also have my last few projects to share from the month of September.

Generations Collection - Daughter Layout
The lovely "cap it" charm embellishment was kindly given to me by Tracy from my2angels and goes perfectly with the "Daughter" pp.



Kaisercraft Products: Generations – PP227 12x12 Paper Pad | CT839 Collectables | SS295 12x12 Sticker Sheet | DD504 Decorative Die – Doilies | KM105 Kaisermist – Turquoise | T621 Template – Damask Quarters | F662 Paper Blooms - Coral | F649 Mini Paper Blooms - Sage | Wooden Flourishes – FL474 Bees, FL445 Twig and Berries, FL337 Gates | ST918 Clear Stickers – Lacey Borders | Ink Pad – IP726 Island, IP727 Lagoon | T303 Foam Tape
Other:  twine, blossoms, pearl embellishments, crackle medium, ink, my2angels "cap it" charm embellishment

Home For Christmas Collection - Altered Bon Bon Box
Kaiser Product: SB2311 BTP Bon Bon | Home For Christmas – Paper P1935 Poinsettia, P1936 Sugar Plum, P1939 Mistletoe, P1941 Season | ST920 Clear Stickers – Merry Christmas | Kaisermists – KM109 Red, KM104 Lime Green | EM406 String Natural | T331 Sanding Block | IP719 Ink Pad – Black | T322 PVA Craft Glue | T303 Foam Tape

Home For Christmas Collection - Have a Holly Jolly Christmas
Kaisercraft Product: Home For Christmas – Paper – PS429 Specialty Diecut – Holly Wreath, P1938 Egg Nog, P1941 Season, P1942 Warm Wishes, P1943 Laurel | PP980 6.5” Paper Pad | SS294 12×12 Sticker Sheet | CT838 Collectables | EM426 Home For Christmas Tag Pack | T623 Template – Christmas Quarters | DD535 Decorative Die – Wreath | KM104 Kaisermist – Lime Green | PT218 Printed Tape – Candy Stripe |RS419 Sparklets – Fern | EM405 Paper Doily | T331 Sanding Block | Ink Pad – IP734 Cherry, IP733 Vine | T303 Foam Tape
Other: sequins, mini tag, gesso, date stamp 

Thanks so much for stopping by :)


Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Saturday, September 26, 2015

The Scrapbook Store - Blue Fern Frolic Collection

Hi Everyone,

Today I am sharing my fourth DT layout created with the beautiful Blue Fern Studios "Frolic" Collection for The Scrapbook Store,  I have been in heaven working with this gorgeous range of shabby chic papers!!  Check out the links to the product list below

Lovely Moments Layout
This collection has a variety of colour choices, for this LO I paired the pretty blues and sunny yellow pp's for a lovely fresh Spring feel.


The background "Petits Moments" pp was altered by masking the Crafters Workshop Art Is stencil with Prima Modeling Paste.   The edges of the pp's were randomly punched then stamped with the gorgeous IndigoBlu Rugged Edges stamp set.  To add a bit more depth, I flicked  Lindy's Stamp Gang mists randomly over the masked area.

I love to fussy cut elements from the pp's to create my own accents and have cut out some of the pretty floral sections, which I have layered with some of the new Mini Flowers and Petaloo Forget Me Nots which I softened with a touch of gesso.



The Scrapbook Store Product
Other Product:  Martha Stewart Pansy Punch, Prima Crystals, pearl embellishment

Keep a look out for my last project for the month with this beautiful Collection, which will be a couple of cards.
Thanks so much for stopping by :)

Sunday, September 20, 2015

The Scrapbook Store - Blue Fern Frolic Collection

Hi Everyone,

Today I am sharing my 3rd The Scrapbook Store Design Team layout created with the beautiful "Blue Fern" Frolic Collection.

"Celebrate Everyday"

This layout was inspired by Sketch #146 from Sketchabilities Challenge Site. I started by cutting two diecuts from the Kaisercraft - Decorative Dies - Lattice Background C6 in white cardstock, which I cut into smaller pieces, then adhered with glue to my background Blue Fern "Frolic" Adorn Patterned Paper .    To soften the diecuts I stamped over them with Kaisercraft - Textured Clear Stamps – Diamonds  in Prima Marketing- Fluid Chalk Edger Pad -Old Rose ink.

  I cut various pp's from the collection to fit under and around my photos and used the Kaisercraft - Sanding Block  to sand the edges to reveal the white core and create softness. 



 Before adding the chipboard and flower embellishments, I applied IZink Pigment Ink - Jasmine  which I watered down a little to allow it to create drips.

The pp pieces, photos and chipboard were adhered with foam tape to create dimension and highlighted with Prima Marketing - Flowers - Esperanza Generosa  and Petaloo - Mini Daisy Petites - Antique Peach.  How cute are the Queen and Co - Droplets - Red !!  I randomly added a few with some of the negatives from the chipboard piece around the drips.   

The Scrapbook Store Product List


Other Product:  paper doily

Why not pop in to The Scrapbook Store  and check out all the fabulous new products in stock now!!

Thanks so much for stopping by :)

Monday, September 14, 2015

Kaisercraft DT - September Collections

Hi Everyone,

Well, I hate to say it but Christmas is just around the corner... I know, crazy isn't it, how quickly the year is flying by!!!  Luckily Kaisercraft have released 2 beautiful new Christmas Collections called "Home For Christmas " and "Silver Bells" so you can get a head start on your Christmas Cards and Christmas Home Decor Projects.  The 3rd release for this month is called "Generations" which has a gorgeous vintage ancestry theme and is perfect for all your family photos.  Why not create a family album for yourself or as a gift for someone special.

First up I have my projects created with  "Home for Christmas" which has a wonderful, rustic feel to it, with papers in woodgrain and burlap patterns to give a lovely textured feel to your layouts.  I adored creating with this Collection!!
 
 “Believe in the Miracle of Christmas” Layout
I created my background using one of the fab new quarters stencils.  The holly stencil is from the "Christmas Quarters" Template

Kaisercraft Product: Home For Christmas - Paper P1935 Poinsettia, P1936 Sugar Plum, P1938 Egg Nog, P1939 Mistletoe, P941 Season, P1942 Warm Wishes | CT838 Collectables | CS238 Stamp Set | EM426 Home For Christmas Tag Pack | T623 Template – Christmas Quarters | CS757 Texture Stamp – Sheet Music | Kaisermist – KM104 Lime Green | PT211 Printed Tape – Polka Dot Red | F627 Paper Blooms - Coconut | T331 Sanding Block | Ink Pad – IP719 Black, IP734 Cherry | T303 Foam Tape | Other Product:  DM-1MM2M32 Derivan Matisse Light Modelling Paste | DMKGCR Kindy Glitz 36ml Crystalina | twine | tissue paper | sequins

The poinsettias in this range were crying out to be fussy cut and I just couldn't resist adding them to each of my Christmas cards

 “Joy to the World” Card

Kaisercraft Product: Home For Christmas - Paper P1942 Warm Wishes | PP980 6.5” Paper Pad | SS294 12x12 Sticker Sheet | CS238 Stamp Set | PT218 Printed Tape – Candy Stripe | RS407 Rhinestones – Split Pea | IP733 Ink Pad – Vine | T331 Sanding Block | CD511 Card Pack C6 – White | T303 Foam Tape

“Merry Christmas" Card


Kaisercraft Product: Home For Christmas - PP980 6.5” Paper Pad | CS238 Stamp Set | CD650 Cardstock –Smooth White | DD511 Decorative Die - Nesting Scallop Circles | KM109 Kaisermist - Red | EM926 Lace Pack – White | RS407 Rhinestones – Split Pea | Ink Pad – IP733 Vine, IP734 Cherry | T331 Sanding Block | CD511 Card Pack C6 – White | T303 Foam Tape | Other Product:  white embossing powder


“Seasons Greetings" Card

Kaisercraft Product: Home For Christmas - PP980 6.5” Paper Pad | CS238 Stamp Set | KM104 Kaisermist - Lime Green | Ink Pad – IP733 Vine, IP734 Cherry | EM405 Paper Doily | T331 Sanding Block | CD511 Card Pack C6 – White | T303 Foam Tape

“Bell Christmas Decoration” - BTP Project
A cute Christmas decoration for the tree or maybe a tag for a special gift.




Kaisercraft Product: SB2199 BTP Bells Pennant | Home For Christmas - PP980 6.5” Paper Pad | CT838 Collectables | SS294 12x12 Sticker Sheet | CS238 Stamp Set | EM926 Lace Pack – White | EM406 String Natural | F653 Mini Paper Blooms – Ruby | IP733 Ink Pad – Vine | T331 Sanding Block | T322 PVA Craft Glue | T303 Foam Tape

Christmas Tree - BTP Project

How gorgeous is the new wreath Decorative Die!!
Kaisercraft Product: Home For Christmas - Paper P1935 Poinsettia, P1936 Sugar Plum, P1937 Pine Cones, P1938 Egg Nog, P1939 Mistletoe, P941 Season | SS294 12x12 Sticker Sheet | SB2269 BTP Christmas Tree | DD535 Decorative Die - Wreath |T303 Foam Tape | T322 PVA Craft Glue 

The beautiful "Silver Bells" Collection is so soft and pretty in shades of pastel pinks and blues with a vintage shabby chic theme... so dreamy!!


"Christmas Wishes" Layout

Using another section of the Christmas Quarters stencil again, this time I have sprinkled some extra fine blue glitter over the Derivan Modeling Paste then set with a heat gun for a bit of Christmas sparkle.

Kaisercraft Product: Silver Bells - Paper –  P1928 Believe 1933 Good Wishes | CT837 Collectables | DD318 Decorative Die - CC Snowflake | T623 Stencil - Christmas Quarters | RS404 Sparklets – Crimson | Rhinestones -  SB700 Silver, SB701 soft pink | T303 Foam Tape | Other Product:   DM-1MM2M32 Derivan Light Modelling Paste 250ml | glitter, silver Izink , archival ink, metal shim

Funky Trees – 2 Pack – BTP Project

Kaisercraft Product: Silver Bells - Paper – P1926 Good Tidings, P1927 Baubles, P1929 Wonderland, P1931 Frosty | CT837 Collectables | SB2312 BTP Funky Trees – 2 Pack | Wooden Flourishes – Holly FL459, Merry Christmas FL460, Bows FL533, Mini Stars FL453, Reindeer FL364 | Ink Pads – Petal Pink IP725, Island IP726, Berry IP731 | RS415 Sparklets – Princess | SB701 Rhinestones - soft pink | EM930 Pearl Brads - Pearl | PL501 Pearl Strips - White | SB786 Pearls - Rose Pink | KC001 Paint Kaisercolour - White | T322 PVA Craft Glue| T303 Foam Tape

“Merriest of Christmas Wishes” Card
I have used the leafy die from the Vine Decorative Die to create the branch of a Christmas Tree to hang my bauble from, which is part of the Silver Bells Stamp Set.

Kaisercraft Product: Silver Bells - PP979 6.5” Paper Pad | CS237 Stamp Set | CD650 Cardstock – Smooth White | DD515 Decorative Die - Vines | EF206 Embossing Folder - Flourish | RS408  Sparklets – Crystal | CD501 Card Pack Square – White | T303 Foam Tape | Other Product:  bead trim, ribbon, ink, silver pen

“Christmas Greetings” Card
To create this card I used the new Poinsettia Decorative Die which I embossed with the Geo Embossing Folder for some texture and teamed it with the Berry Vine Decorative Die.


Kaisercraft Product: Silver Bells - PP979 6.5” Paper Pad | CT837 Collectables | CD650 Cardstock – Smooth White | DD720 Decorative Die - Layered Poinsettia | DD522 Decorative Die - Berry Vine | EF212 Embossing Folder – Geo |  SB700 Rhinestones - Silver | CD511 Card Pack C6 – White | T303 Foam Tape | Other Product:  ink, bells, embossing powder, mini star sequins  

“Jingle All The Way” Card

Kaisercraft Product: Silver Bells - Paper P1932 Joy | PP979 6.5” Paper Pad | CT837 Collectables |  SB774 Rhinestones - Ice Blue | IP731 Ink Pad - Berry | CD501 Card Pack Square – White | T303 Foam Tape


The 3rd Collection is the beautiful vintage inspired "Generations" Collection, which has everything you need to create your family layouts.   The paper pad comes with all the titles you need as well as some matching pp's to go with the title pages.  Team them with the matching Collectables and Sticker Sheet to add those special touches.

“Mother” Layout

This layout was created using a very precious photo of me aged 3 with my Mother, which was taken as we were arriving in Australia from France.

 


Kaisercraft Product: Generations – PP227 12x12 Paper Pad | CT839 Collectables | CS239 Stamp Set | SS295 12x12 Sticker Sheet | DD709 Decorative Die – C6 Lattice | KM107 Kaisermist – Peach | FL526 Wooden Flourish - Fancy Corners | CS120 Texture Stamp - Lattice | ST917 Clear Stickers – Doilies | RS407 Rhinestones – Split Pea | T331 Sanding Block | T303 Foam Tape | Other Product:  cameo, ink, metallic medium

"Son" Layout



Kaisercraft Product: Generations – PP227 12x12 Paper Pad | CT839 Collectables |  CS239 Stamp Set | T611 Template - Diamonds | KM106 Kaisermist – Denim | CS876 Texture Stamp - Crackle | PT221 Printed Tape - Clocks | T303 Foam Tape | Other Product:  metallic medium

“Love” Card
The new Clear Sticker Sheets make adding the perfect sentiment to your card so quick and easy.  I have used the "Birthday Wishes Clear Stickers to create this card.


Kaisercraft Product: Generations – PP227 12x12 Paper Pad |  KM107 Kaisermist – Peach | ST923 Clear Stickers – Birthday Wishes | EM404 Chevron Tag Pack | EM406 String - Natural | RS405 Rhinestones – Lippy Red | KC001 Kaisercolour - White | T303 Foam Tape | Other Product: DM-1MM2M10 MM10 250ML Derivan Gesso | glitter glass and microbead mix

Happy Crafting and thanks so much for stopping by :)