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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Kaisercraft Botanica & Little One by Fiona Johnstone

Hello everyone Finishing off the month with two layouts created using two of the new Kaisecraft collections for this month, Botanica and Little One. Great collections as usual with lots of matching embellishments. My first share for today is Time is a Great Storyteller:

My photograph is a copy of one of my Dads original photos from 1955. The black and white photo with it's greenish tinge went perfectly together with the neutrals in the Botanica collection. The friendship embellishments were the right touch for this group photo of his cycling club.

The 2Crafty title I have chosen, Time is a Great Storyteller, reminds me of Dad who has been known to embellish tales of the past!! I've used a combo of green and pinecone inks to give the title a worn look.

On this close up you can see some of the subtle texture I have created with some texture paste and ink sprays. Another 2Crafty piece, a cog has been inked in the green and pinecone like the title, but I have added some crackle texture to it to age it a little more. I've even added a few subtle, neutral flowers to my page. My second share today is This is Love

This paper; Kaisercrafts Little One, is just cute, cute, cute!! I love it's cutesiness. Perfect for all baby photos as it comes in both "girl" and "boy" colours, but really they ALL work well for any baby photos. I have used a combination of papers and both the "girl" and "boy" stickers from the sticker sheets.

I love these owls from the Collectibles pack and lots of sweet baby words on the sticker sheet. Totally adorable.

Cute hot air balloons, I have mounted one over another in the sky.

I've made a sweet little banner to add a little more green to my page and a little fun to go with the owls and hot air ballons. Too much cute!

Thanks for stopping by today

Till next week

Fiona

Friday, July 24, 2015

Crate Paper Journey by Linda Eggleton

Hello everyone & welcome to the blog today.

I have another layout to share using Crate Paper Journey collection,

and I've used photos from our travels to the far west of NSW a few years ago.

"Mad Max"

This page is a little different, colour wise, to the previous pages from this collection.

I've used the Journey paper for the background, but have put it on it's side, so that the arrows were horizontal, rather than vertical. I really like the natural cork look of this paper, and thought it would go well with these photos of the cars from the movie Mad Max, out at Silverton near Broken Hill.

To brighten the page up a bit from the brown background, I've added a mixture of more colourful papers, stickers, diecuts etc that are part of the collection...including a few of the

gold blingy bits from the Ephemera pack & sticker sheet.

I've placed the different diecuts & stickers up on foam tape to add a bit of height, and have been busy cutting out more of the fabulous little travel tags from the Voyage paper.

The cute lil camera is from 2Crafty...and I've coloured it with my Gelatos (straight onto the raw chipboard). The small alpha stickers are from the Journey sticker sheets, and the large red ones are from a previous DT kit - Echo Park Capture Life.

Most of the pieces above the photo here are from the Ephemera pack - again up on foam tape.

But the shield shaped Route 101 is from the cardstock sticker sheet.

And here's a close up of the main area of the page.

Thanks again for dropping by today :)

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

More Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss by Fiona Johnstone

Hello everyone I'm back again with the fabulous Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss Collection. This week I have created a layout from our trip to Townsville last year, just perfect with this tropical themed collection. For those in most parts of Australia, hope this collection makes you feel a bit warmer!! Banyan Trees

These trees were growing everywhere along the Strand when we visited and the kids thought they were pretty cool, and I naturally take advantage of a photo opportunity! As the kids are all in a variety of attire but the trees are grey, I decided to go with a neutral background but add lots of different colours from the range together.

I love this pineapple, just too cute. It and the little gold heart are from the Chipboard Sticker Sheet and the Wood Veneer sign is from the Wood Veener Shapes set , both in the Citrus Bliss collection. I've added a little more bling with some gold sequins.

Love, love these gold alphas! Super shiny, and a bit hard to photograph but they are awesome so check them out! Thanks for stopping by, till next week Fiona x

Products Used: Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss Papers - Citrus Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss Papers - Fancy Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss Papers - Fresh Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss Papers - Squeeze Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss Papers - Seeds Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss Papers - Hello Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss Papers - Brunch Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss Chipboard Sticker Sheets Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss Wood Veneer Shapes Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss Thickers Alpha Bliss Gold Foil Teresa Collins Nine & Co Sequins

Friday, July 17, 2015

3rd layout using Crate Paper "Journey" - by Linda Eggleton

A big hello to everyone & welcome to the blog.

I am back to share another layout using Crate Paper - Journey collection,

and this time have gone for a non travel themed layout....showing that other layouts can be created with this collection besides travel/holiday pages.

"Hello Sunshine"

I have used the striped side of the Route paper for my background, as I felt it had a lovely feel to it for creating a girly themed page. I've added a touch of subtle stamping using Kaisercraft Morocco stamp & my Gelatos. The large white piece with the blue grid is from the cardboard packaging of the Cork phrases & Arrows - it is a good decent sized piece with versatile colours & pattern,

so why not put it to use :)

I've used a variety of the Journey embellishments - Here you can see one of the Gold foil acetate tags, along side one of the Ephemera tags and then over the far left side I've cut a few of the travel tags from the Voyage paper as well as a Cardstock tag sticker. The little gold triangles are from the Puffy Icon sticker pack. The cluster is made up of Green Tara & Prima flowers &

some of the diecuts from the Ephemera pack.

I have to say that I am not normally one to scrap with bling & metallic type products, but I am really loving all the gold & glitter embellies in this collection - it adds such a lovely touch :)

The frame around the photo is a 2Crafty Polaroid frame that I've turned on its side & painted in white gesso. You can also see some more of the Puffy Icon stickers & Vellum & Cardstock Ephemera pieces.

The title is made up of Cork phrases & alpha stickers from the Cardstock sticker sheet.

And I've also added another 2Crafty polaroid frame that I cut into 2 pieces, and placed it at the top & bottom of the layered papers, and I've coloured these with the same coloured Gelato

as the stamping on the background.

I also used some of the cork arrows at the bottom & top of the page.

The red coloured scalloped strip is cut from one of the cut-off strips at the bottom of each page...and I've also added a strip of Kaisercraft white lace for some added texture.

Here is a close up of the main area of the page.

Pic is of my cute little G Niece, Olivia <3...so as you can see, a cute girly page can easily be created with this travel themed collection.

I hope you have been inspired by this page :)

Until next time...xx

Products Used Crate Paper - Journey - Route paper

Crate Paper - Journey - Teepee paper

Crate Paper - Journey - Wander paper

Crate Paper - Journey - Let's Go paper

Crate Paper - Journey - Voyage paper

Crate Paper - Journey - Cardstock & Vellum Ephemera

Crate Paper - Journey - Cork Phrases & Arrows stickers

Crate Paper - Journey - Cardstock sticker sheet

Crate Paper - Journey - Tags with Gold Foil

Crate Paper - Journey - Puffy Icon stickers

2Crafty Chipboard - Polaroid Assorted Frames

Green Tara - Apple Blossom - White/Turquoise

Green Tara - Cherry Blossom - Pale Pink

Kaisercraft - Texture Stamp - Morocco

Echo Park - Jack & Jill - Brad

Crate Paper - Journey - Packaging

Kaisercraft - White Lace

Prima Flower

Creative Memories - Butterfly punch

Faber-Castell - Gelatos

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss by Fiona Johnstone

Hello everyone
It might be freezing here in Sydney but it is perfect scrapping weather and it helps to be creating with lovely summer colours!!
This week I am creating with the stunning Citrus Bliss collection from Pink Paislee. Lots of tropical themed papers and embellishments with complimenting plainer papers that make this range super versatile.
Today's layout is Hello Beautiful

The gorgeous "Fresh" paper with its' bright pink background and fruity pattern was just perfect to highlight the little bit of the pink on the dress in the photo with hints of green to compliment the background.
I've divided my paper almost in line with the division in my photo, adding a mix of green and then continuing on to the white, lightly patterned paper.
I love these fabulous gold glitter words, they really pop on the page!

I've used a mix of Crate paper embellishments and a small cluster of mixed flowers;

and similarly on this side, some Citrus Bliss embellishments and matching flowers. Love the cute "The Sweet Life" triangle.

Thanks for stopping by Fiona x

Product List Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss Paper - Fresh Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss Paper- Seeds Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss Paper - Bloom Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss Paper - Citrus Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss - Lemonade Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss - Squeeze Pink Paislee Citrus Bliss Chipboard Sticker Sheet Maggie Holmes Open Book Thicker Stickers Crate Paper Confetti Thicker Stickers Crate Paper Confetti Ephemera Hardware Green Tara Apple Blossoms Pink Krafty Koala Yellow Roses Petaloo White Blooms Green Tara Skeleton Leaves American Crafts Thickers

Friday, July 10, 2015

More Crate Paper - Journey by Linda Eggleton

Hello everyone

I am back to share my 2nd layout for July using Crate Paper - Journey....again scrapping some photos from our recent trip away to Lightning Ridge.

"Fun Memories"

I have used the Chevron Gold Foil paper for the background - this paper is like a specialty type paper, being single sides & has those gorgeous gold foil chevrons running across the page.

For the title, I have used a combination of the Cork word stickers & a sticker from the Cardstock sticker sheet - which has 2 6x12 sheets FULL of fabulous co-ordinating stickers, including some alpha's

The cluster is made up of Green Tara flowers, Flutterby Designs Flair & some of the feathers from the Ephemera pack & sticker sheets....which have some gorgeous gold glitter on the tips.

I have used one of the Gold Foil acetate tags under the photo, mounted onto a piece of the teal coloured Quest paper...that I toned down the colour slightly with a coat of gesso, just so that the gold foil tag stood out more against the paper. The Cardstock & Vellum ephemera pack has so many gorgeous pieces - including this little arrow with gold glitter highlights.

I have used one of the 2Crafty Circle Revolution frames in under the paper layers, and have coloured it with a coat of gesso & then one of my grey gelatos. The Chevron Bits are also 2Crafty chipboard, and again coloured with gesso & gelatos. The bingo card was cut from the Let's Go paper...and I've only used a small section of the top of the card, saving the rest to use another time.

The Voyage paper is full of fun little luggage type tags, and I've cut a few of them out & tucked them in between my photo & paper layers at the top of the photo. The piece to the right of the paper is one of the Vellum pieces in the Ephemera pack.

Here's a close up of the photo area of the page. Photos are of just one of the MANY old rusty cars that have been left out on the opal mine fields of lightning Ridge - this one stood out to me, being a pastel pink! Thanks for taking the time to see my work...I do hope you have been inspired :) xxx

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Kaisercraft Fly Free by Fiona Johnstone

Hello everyone A new month and another 3 new collections from Kaisercraft. Today I am creating with the lovely Fly Free Collection, with it's gorgeous purples and greens. Think lots of florals and a couple of bold patterns that are nice and bright. My layout today is, Friends are the Sunshine of Life

Lots of busy patterns in this range, so I have chosen white cardstock for my base and just made a lot of light splatters in co-ordinating ink sprays. Then I've layered several different patterned papers and embellished with some of the collectibles, including the journaling circle I have used as the title.

A close up of the gorgeous 2Crafty piece I have used as a feature. I've inked it and added some sparkle with Sheer Shimmer Spritz.

And these cute flowers & leaves are in the Fly Free collectibles pack, I've just layered them up into a little cluster. I've added a couple of flair badges from my stash to complete the page.

Thanks for stopping by Till next week Fiona x

Kaisercraft Fly Free Papers - Bestie Kaisercraft Fly Free Papers - BF Kaisercraft Fly Free Papers - Partner Kaisercraft Fly Free Collectibles Kaisercraft Fly Free Sticker Sheet Dylusions Ink Sprays - Assorted 2Crafty Chipboard Corner Lorena Sheer Shimmer Spritz - Frost White Cardstock Misc Flair Buttons

Friday, July 3, 2015

Crate Paper "Journey" - by Linda Eggleton

Hello everyone, and Hello July! Boy, winter sure has shown itself in my neck of the woods the last few days....it has been freezing! July sees me playing with a new collection....and I have to say that it sure is a fun one! This month I'll be creating with Crate Paper - Journey collection ...which will be perfect for all those travel/holiday photos that we all have that we never seem to get around to scrapping. And I have to say...there are so many amazing embellishments that come with this collection... just the Ephemera pack has 63 vellum & cardstock pieces! And then there's the cardstock stickers, the cork stickers, puffy stickers....and the list goes on! You definitely won't be running short with the choices of embellishments for this collection :) My first layout with the Journey collection is from our most recent trip away in our caravan "Let the Journey Begin"

I am loving the natural colours mixed with a few pastels in this collection.

I have used the reverse side of the Tribal paper for the background, with a narrow strip

of the reverse side of the Teepee paper down the left side. I've also added one of the

cut-off strips & a strip of Kaisercraft decorative tape where the 2 papers join.

This one little piece of paper, from the Let's Go paper, was the inspiration behind this page.

How cute is that little caravan?!?! It was begging to be used & I was more than happy to

oblige...lol

I have mounted it onto some scrap cardstock I had in my stash, just to help it tie in

with the white border on the photos.

I have added a cluster on the right hand side of the photos....some Petaloo & Green

Tara flowers, along with a Flutterby Flair, some punched leaves - using cork

sheeting, plus some paper diecut leaves.

Off to the side of the cluster is one of the pieces from the Tags with Gold Foil acetate sheet.

I have cut the shield shape from the tag & mounted it onto a piece of the cardboard packaging

from the Puffy Icon stickers.

I cut a few banner shapes from a variety of papers & layered them to the side of the

photos...also adding a few of the Ephemera pieces layered in amongst them,

including the gorgeous glittery gold arrow!

I have coloured the 2Crafty mini camera with my Gelatos...first giving it a coat of Gesso.

These are some of the pieces from the Cardstock & Vellum Ephemera pack....as well as

a couple of the Puffy Icon stickers, which are the small arrows.

For the title, I've used the word "Journey" from the Cork Phrases & Arrows stickers, as well

as some of the alpha stickers that come with the Cardstock sticker sheet.

The journaling strips are also from the Puffy Stickers cardboard packaging.

I hope you have enjoyed seeing my first page with this fun collection.

A list of products is listed at the bottom of this post...including links to the AAS store.

Until next time....Happy Scrapping :) xx