The quotes in this collection are so lovely!


The beautiful paper that I used for my title card worked perfectly with the Amy Tangerine thickers!

Thanks for looking!
Melissa

Hello all! Another month, another blog post-- the year just seems to be whizzing by, doesn't it? I hope everyone is enjoying their Easter break and that the weather in your part of the country is playing nice. :) I'm off to Christchurch this weekend for the Billy Idol concert, and I am super-excited. :)

Before that, though, I have a couple of new layouts to share today, both made with the brand-new and extremely delightful Oh So Lovely range from Kaisercraft. If you're a fan of all things pink and pretty, you will absolutely adore it.


My first layout features a couple of favourite shots of my daughter and me, both of them in black and white-- which contrasts nicely with the various shades of pink in the papers.  I used a sheet of kraft cardstock as a base, and layered a selection of some of my favourite patterns in a basic grid pattern, adding the photos on top. I then added some of the Collectables, a quote strip from the bottom of one of the 12x12 sheets, and a gorgeous pink flower on the bottom right. A simple quick and easy layout, but I really like how it turned out. :)

A close up shot is below:


My second layout was somewhat of an experiment: I had an idea in my head of what I wanted to do and how I wanted it to look, but I didn't know if it was going to turn out like I hoped. To my delight, it did, and I have to say it's one of my favourites.


I started with a sheet of pink cardstock, upon which I then arranged a variety of paper strips from the range. There was no rhyme or reason to my selection, really-- I just picked out those which appealed to me, and played around with the order and placement until I was happy with how it looked. The photo I used is an instagram shot using a custom frame, and the long, narrow length of it is pretty much perfect for this layout. A couple of Collectables added on top, and a leaf border from the sticker sheet along the top of the paper strips finishes everything off. This style of layout is a great way of using a mixture of patterned papers from a range-- even though the designs are all quite different, there is usually a unifying colour theme throughout which helps to pull it all together. :)

Again, a closer photo is below:


And that's it from me for now. :)  The Oh So Lovely range is due into the shop very soon, and if you pre-order the full collection now, you will get it for 20% off. Well worth it!

As always, thanks so much for looking and I'll see you again soon!

Cheers,
 Lisa :)

Hi Everyone.

Hope you are all enjoying an Easter break, and putting aside some time for crafting.

Today I am sharing with you the new collection Antique Bazaar from Kaisercraft.
I love the heritage feel this collection has, even though I have not used any photographs which fit this brief!!!

This first page, I have used a stencil in the background to make stars  to match the theme of the layout ( stargazing though Grandad's antique telescope) I have used some pearl dots in the centre for a little added bling. The papers have then been criss- crossed to make a photo mat anchor point, and a couple of chipboard dangles from my stash finish the page.
 The second page, I have used a background which i have created using lace and gold spray paint .....the can type! ( do use this out in a well ventilated spot, as its a little stinky !!)
I had some old lace which I laid over the black cardstock, and using a sweeping motion while spaying to get a soft golden sheen. The gold paint dries super quickly.

I then cut a heart cut out of the brown card using decorative scissors, which I then distressed a little more, using the edge of my scissors.
Final step was to cut come extra hearts from the patterned paper, and a photo mat, and layer up the pieces, stitching them down with the sewing machine, and around the edge of the page as well.
( I do the stitching before adding the embellies etc as they are too bulky....I have been known to do it the other way.....but its no fun....believe me!!)

The cluster is just a few flowers, wood veneer and metal embellishments. ( I am still waiting to get the photo from a family member for this layout, hence the blank space )

 The third and final!
WELL !!! This was a DISASTER page I can tell you!!
I started out with the intention of creating a completely different page. However. It was one of those pages where the things went awry.
Instead of creating a beautiful background, I had a spill which in turn created a mess which in turn created a rip, never to make it out of the rubbish bin I thought ....
THEN I spied these circular chippies in my drawer and managed to salvage the layout. Certainly not my favourite by any means, but it has got the story told, and the pictures displayed.


Ah well.....as they say in France

 C'est la vie!!!!

Hi there, Christine S. here.  Happy Easter to you! A new month means delicious new collections from Kaisercraft, available to purchase at the shop.  Today I'm sharing an album which features the Chase Rainbows collection.  It's a great rainbow (as the name suggests) of colors & prints, with some touches of chalkboard thrown in.  Here's the front cover of the album:

Here is a close up.

Hello everyone its Bev here today to share a couple of layouts using the On Stage Collection by Kaisercraft. This is a great collection for stage, piano, dance and film layouts. A great colour combo of black, white, red with a touch of orangy brown.


My first layout is using the piano paper as a background perfect for my photo of my daughter "playing" with the piano at the Auckland Museum. I have then layered paper and ribbons before adding flowers and Prima bling.  The ink splatter of two colours to go with the challenge this month was added last.

 
My second layout is another of my daughter getting ready for a dance concert a few years ago. The colours of this collection were perfect for the photo. My background was created using a Mister Huey mask and a white Heidi Swapp colur shine spray. I have then done two layered clusters - one as a background for my photo and the other a background for my journalling. The layers are created by using the papers, stickers and collectables from the collection.  The last steps to complete were to add flowers, sequins, wooden buttons and a cute wooden bird in a cage.


Thanks for looking at the blog today - see you soon!

Hi Everyone!

Today I wanted to share with you a layout Ive completed using Betsy's Couture :)  I loved this range, its right up my alley with its heritage theme and my favourite colour, BLUE!  My DT kit also made me think outside the square, wondering how I could incorporate my 6x6 pad into a layout instead of taking the easy way out and doing some more cards ;)


This photo is my Great Grandma's sister, Grace.  That would make her my Great Aunt :)  Isn't she beautiful?!

Ive taken four matching pieces from the paper pad and placed them in grid formation.  To create the rest of the base of the layout, Ive matted the grid piece onto cardstock and layered that onto my punched border strips, and then onto my base piece of 12 x 12 paper.


On the left side Ive arranged a selection of strips from die cuts and a few of the collectables.  On the opposite corner Ive arranged my cluster using a selection of blooms from my stash and my kit.  The chipboard is Dusty Attic that I have gessoed and then randomly stamped with a script stamp and black ink, and then inked the edges with pinecone.

Thanks for popping by, I hope Ive made you take another look at those paper pads ;) See you next time!

Hi there - Christine B here today.  I have some cards to share using Kaisercraft's On Stage Collection...
 For this card I have layered up some diecuts and Collectables onto a background from the paper pad which has a border that I made using a fiskars border punch.

The next 3 cards I have used an image from LaLa Land Crafts - Luka with Guitar - this is a digi stamp which I have coloured in with copic markers. I have fussy cut him out with my Silhouette- love being able to do this!



I loved being able to put him on the different background papers that came with this On Stage Collection.  I also cut out some related music themed pieces, with my Silhouette, out of black cardstock.

TFL

Happy Creating!

Christine B

Hi there, how's it going? Christine S. here today posting a layout featuring the beautiful On Stage collection.  When I first saw this collection I wasn't sure if I could work with it, but from my posts this month you can tell that I've grown to love it! My last On Stage post this month is one of my favourite layout yet:

Hello! Lisa here, with a couple of layouts I've made with the new All That Glitters range to share with you. :) It's a very pretty one, featuring pink, mint green and plenty of on-trend sparkle.


 My first page also features one of this month's themes: inks & splatters. :) I've used a sheet of white cardstock, and added a few splatters of indian ink as a background. On top of that, I've layered some of the speciality gold glitter paper as a base for my photograph, along with a piece of fuschia mesh lace tulle on the left. On the right, I've clustered a selection of embellishments, including some of the Collectables from the range, as well as a few bits and pieces from my stash. A strip of text cut from the bottom of one of the 12x12 sheets finishes everything off.

A closer look is below:


My second layout also features white cardtock as a base, upon which I've layered some of the lovely Glow paper. My photo is placed on top, and again, embellishments are clustered around the edges, including a Kaisercraft paper doily, some bling, some wood veneers, and lastly, a butterfly border from the sticker sheet.


As always, thanks so much for looking, and I will see you again later in the month. :)

Cheers,
 Lisa :)