All About Scrapbooks Australia: January 2014

Friday, January 31, 2014

Kaisercraft "Tea Break" - by Linda Eggleton

Hello there everyone, and welcome :) Today I have a layout to share using the gorgeous Kaisercraft "Tea Break" collection....and to show how versatile this collection is, my layout is nothing about tea, or breaks, or anything like that. I've created a baby girl layout using this gorgeous collection....about my great niece who is now about 6 weeks old. AND, I have created 2 different versions of the same layout.... "Olivia Grace" (A full list of products used, including links, can be seen at the bottom of my post)

This is the end result from my first little play, using the seriously gorgeous Truffle specialty paper for my background, and as you can see, I just left the background plain.

But then I thought, maybe it's too plain?!?

So decided to add a bit of background work....

So with just a bit of modelling paste & Prima Circular Lattice template, this was the result.

I am a little undecided which one I prefer, perhaps leaning more towards the one with the added background work (although it's a little too late to go back to the original now anyway!! lol) ....what do you think?

Here are a few close ups....

My main cluster - which is sitting on one of the gorgeous floral pieces from the Collectables pack.

A few Kaisercraft paper blooms, Flutteby Designs flair button & some punched butterflies.

One of the Rub-ons....the wording was perfect <3

And here you can see one of the 2 Crafty clock frames, that I coated in gesso, and finished it off with a coat of Liquid Pearls to give it a nice shimmer effect, and it frames my photo & layered papers nicely :)

You can also see one of the border stickers from the sticker sheet, running along the bottom of the photo.

Title and strip journaling

A different angled view of the cluster where you can see the butterflies a bit better & more of the floral die-cut from the Collectables pack.

Thanks so much for visiting today....I hope you have been inspired :)

Cheers, Linda xx

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

More Kaisercraft Violet Crush - by Fiona Johnstone

Hello Back again today with another layout using Kaisercrafts Violet Crush range. Today's layout is of my daughter dressed up as Rapunzel from the movie Tangled. My title is a 2Crafty chipboard design that was custom made for me. You can get any chipboard title you like made to suit your page at All About Scrapbooks.

To create this layout, I have applied a thin coat of gesso to the background to soften the black. Then I have layered paper strips, before adding some stamps and drawing a few circles to contain the photos. A couple of close ups:

I've layered a chipboard flower here with a flair button and a butterfly sticker. You can see some of the random stamping on the background. My quote is from the movie "Tangled."

This close up shows the flowers with some chipboard flourishes to finish off the cluster. You can also see some of the circle and stamped background work. Thanks for stopping by Fiona x

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Products Used Kaisercraft Violet Crush Paper - Lily Kaisercraft Violet Crush Paper - Mauve Kaisercraft Violet Crush Paper - Plum Kaisercraft Violet Crush Paper - Musk Kaisercraft Violet Crush Sticker Sheet Kaisercraft Texture Stamp - Edges Green Tara Apple Blossoms - Lilac Green Tara Gardenias -Purple Green Tara Cherry Blossom - White 2Crafty Flower Medallions 2Crafty Flourish 2 Flutterby Designs Flair - Design 73

Friday, January 24, 2014

Simple Stories - I {heart} Summer - by Linda Eggleton

Hello again everyone, and welcome! I'm back again today to share a layout & card using Simple Stories - I {heart} Summer....which is such a bright, fun collection to create with! Perfect for all those summer holiday pics, but it is a very versatile range, that any type of layout could be created with it. My layout is based on the January sketch over at Life.Paper.Scrapbook (an online digital scrap mag blog) "Chillaxin"

I have created a patchwork effect using squares of "Feel the Breeze" paper, with strips of the "Yellow Boardwalk" paper stitched in between them to help give them more definition. I have added my journaling around the edge of the page as a border.

I backed my photo with one of the Sn@p cuts & places a piece of the "Yellow Boardwalk" paper in behind the hearts to help them stand out, plus I outlined them with my journaling pen.

A cluster of flowers, brads & one of the flair badges from the collection...plus a few of the stickers from the sticker sheet.

Here you can see a bit of a close up of the stitched strips between the squares...plus another flair badge & word/phrase stickers.

This cute little camera comes in the Decorative Brad pack....oh so cute!!

And there are soooo many brads in this pack that I've been able to add a few to each of my projects this month, and there are still quite a few left over! <3

Now for my card

"With Love"

I've used a few layers of patterned paper, topped with a heart shaped Sn@p Cut.

And again, I've used the yellow alpha stickers from the Expressions sticker sheet to form my sentiment.

A close up of my cluster.....a few flowers, decorative brad & 2 Crafty chipboard butterfly, with a few punched leaves to finish it all off.

(See below for a full list of products used for both my layout & card)

Thanks so much for dropping by today to look at my work.....I hope you have been inspired :)

Until next time...happy scrapping!

Linda xx

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Kaisercraft Violet Crush - by Fiona Johnstone

Hello everyone
Today I am sharing a layout created using Kaisercrafts Violet Crush collection. I know purple isn't everyones cup of tea, but as it is my daughters favourite colour, I am always excited by ranges that have purple in them and I love this one! It is a really pretty range.

There is always so much in these Kaisercraft collections, you really don't need to go searching too much for anything else to add - especially with the fabulous full sheet of butterfly stickers - it's awesome!! Here are a couple of close-ups:

I've layered some of the fabulous embellishments from the Collectibles pack here, lots of flowers and journaling cards as well as even more butterflies!!

This side you can see more layered flowers as well as closer detail of the butterflies, this one is from the sticker set and I have given all the butterflies some dimension by using foam tape under their wings. I hope I have inspired you to have a play with some purple paper for a change!!
Till next time Fiona x
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Products Available in Store: Kaisercraft Violet Crush Paper - Dainty Kaisercraft Violet Crush Paper - Mallow Kaisercraft Violet Crush Paper - Mauve Kaisercraft Violet Crush Paper - Plum Kaisercraft Violet Crush Paper - Lavender Kaisercraft Violet Crush Sticker Sheet Kaisercraft Violet Crush Collectibles Flutterby Designs Flair Button

Sunday, January 19, 2014

February Crop Day & Classes

Hi everyone, I know this post only applies to Sydneysiders, but I need to be able to share this information here, so please bear with us if you are not local. February crop day is the 8th February and is almost full, so if you are interested in coming, please don't hesitate in letting me know. Crop and classes are held at Gymea Baptist Church and details can be found under the Crop Day banner in the Blog header. I wanted to pop by today and share the classes that will be held during this day, for those of you who may not be able to come and spend the day with us, but who may wish to come and take a class. All classes are held in a separate room, and not with the girls who are there cropping for the day. Classes run for approximately 2 hours and you will need to bring your normal crafting tools/basic kit. The fee under each class, includes the class fee and the class kit, so tools and photos are all you will need to bring, unless specified under the class sneak peek photo. We have 2 classes being held in the morning and one in the afternoon, you are welcome to just come for the class, and do not have to participate in the 12 hour crop day. Firstly, Fiona is teaching the following page at 10am on the 8th, please be there at least 10 minutes before to get organised so that class can start on time. Just a small sneak peek

In this class, Fiona will show you how to make a background, using

Dylusions sprays, mask and texture paste.

Using Crate paper - Maggie Holmes Flea Market range to finish it off.

Layout suited to predominately a feminine theme (as is very pink).

Fiona has used one 4x6" portrait photo in colour. And has used the Title - Precious,

if you'd like something else, please let me know when booking and I will organise

that for you before class.

Please note that numbers are limited, so please book in early to secure your place.

Cost is $23 and includes class fee and kit.

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Darelle's Card Class - 10.30am on the 8th, please be there at least 10 minutes before

to get organised so that class can start on time.

In this class you will make a set of 3 cards, these cards would be suitable for

Valentines, Wedding, Anniversaries or just to let someone know you "love them".

All cards are decorate inside and out.

The middle card has an envelope to place a photo or a CD or a pocket for a gift card

or similar, and has tags etc to write on.

Kit includes everything you will need to complete these card and the cost is $20 and includes class fee and kit. Again, numbers are very limited, so please book in early to avoid disappointment.

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And for our afternoon class, Darelle will teach this Heritage Style Double-page Layout

Just a sneak peek

In this class, you will be playing around with stencils, inks and highlight paint.

Darelle has used heritage photos on the layout, but the vibrant blue colour will

lend itself to any photos.

Darelle has used one 6x4" and one 5x7" landscape photos, but you could also use

portrait photos as well.

Numbers for this layout are limited, and the cost of this double-page

layout is $28 and includes the class fee and kit.

To book into any of these classes, please send me an email via

mail@allaboutscrapbooks.com.au

or via the FB page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/All-About-Scrapbooks/401357266614404

please not all classes will require a deposit to be paid to secure your spot.

Thanks for stopping by

Vanessa

Friday, January 17, 2014

Prima "Sunrise-Sunset" & Kaisercraft "Key to my Heart" - by Linda Eggleton

Hi there everyone and welcome to the AAS blog today :) I have 2 layouts to share today.... The first one is using Kaisercraft's "Key to my Heart" collection & is based on the January challenge at Scrap Around the World.... "Forever Friends"

Firstly, I just have to say that the colours & patterns in this collection are just gorgeous!

Which makes creating with them so easy & such a joy :)

I've used lots of small cut pieces of PP & collectables die-cuts to layer in behind the photo of myself & my DD. Plus a few pieces of 2Crafty chipboard in there as well, and also some

cut up pieces of an old lace doily, which adds some great texture.

All the flowers are Manor House Creations...and have been altered with either Gelato's

and/or Gesso. There's also a Flutterby flair button & some 2Crafty skeleton leaves layered in with some die-cut leaves.

Here is a close up of another smaller cluster...again, with the flowers being altered.

Here you can see some of the background work, using a few different templates & mediums - texture paste & glimmermists.

Here you can see where I've used a 2Crafty Vintage Oval frame that I cut in half to put

behind my photo... top and bottom. I gave the frame a coat of Tim Holtz distress crackle paint & then added a touch of gesso here and there.

For my title I've used the words Forever & Friends from the 2crafty ATC Card

Word packs - Friendship, and they have been altered with a coat of gesso & then coloured with a soft pink Gelato.

And here's a bit of a side on view where you can get an idea of the layers that I've created :)

Ok, next up is using Prima Sunrise-Sunset collection....another stunning collection to work with!!

(This one would have to be my most favourite Prima paper ranges....ever!)

My layout is based on the January sketch challenge at Once Upon a Sketch

"Lessons from Dunloe Gap"

Pic is from our recent trip to Ireland...at an amazing place called Dunloe Gap.

Some more Manor House Creations flowers that I've altered with colour, plus a

few Kaisercraft blooms, Prima Vintage Mechanicals, and again, some more 2Crafty chipboard.

I cut up the 2Crafty Lavendar Shrub into smaller pieces & spread it around my cluster, altering it with gesso & acrylic paint.

Another small cluster of flowers & a button...and you can also see some stamped circles using a toilet roll & gesso...I love using simple stuff like this on my layouts :)

My title....and some of the background work using a Crafters Workshop template

with modelling paste & embossing powder...plus you can see a little peek of some

mesh tape that I've coloured with a brown Gelato to help it stand out against the background,

plus to blend in with the colours in my photo.

Some more of the template work & cluster.

And some basic journaling....yep, on journaling strips AGAIN! lol

Plus I have a whole heap of journaling on the back of the layout as well.

And an overall close up with some 2crafty filmstrip poking out either side of my photo.

I hope you like what you see and have been inspired :)

Thanks so much for visiting today....take care & happy scrapping!

Linda xx

Products used: "Lessons from Dunloe Gap" Prima Marketing - Sunrise-Sunset paper - Corona Prima Marketing - Sunrise-Sunset paper - Del Sol Prima Marketing - Sunrise-Sunset paper - White Hot Prima Marketing - Sunrise-Sunset - Vintage Mechanicals - Washers #1 Bazzill - Kraft cardstock Manor House Creations - Flowers - Darling Kaisercraft - Paper Blooms - Ruby Kaisercraft - Paper Blooms - Terracotta Kaisercraft - Mini Paper Blooms - Terracotta 2Crafty - Chipboard - Lavendar Shrub 2Crafty - Chipboard - Small Filmstrip The Crafters Workshop - Template - Tiny Circles American Crafts - Zing Embossing Powder - Brown Sugar Prima Marketing - Clear Stamp - Prima Marketing - Alphabet stickers Gyprockers Mesh Tape Mont Marte - Modelling Paste Mont Marte - Gesso Faber Castell - Gelato's Tattered Angels - Plain Jane - Simply Sheer - Burlap Ranger - Acrylic Paint Dabber - Copper Ranger - Distress Ink "Forever Friends" Kaisercraft - Key to my Heart paper - Devine Kaisercraft - Key to my Heart paper - Flattered Kaisercraft - Key to my Heart paper - Magnetizing Kaisercraft - Key to my Heart - Collectables Manor House Creations - Flowers - Darling Manor House Creations - Imagine - Oatmeal Manor House Creations - Glitz - Blue card pack Manor House Creations - Petite Roses - White Flutterby Designs - Flair Button 2Crafty - Frame - Vintage Oval 2Crafty - Skeleton Leaves 2Crafty - ATC Word pack - Friendship Martha Stewart - Border Punch - Prima - 12x12 Template - Circular Lattice The Crafters Workshop - 12x12 Template - Tiny Circles Tattered Angels Glimmermist - Wheatfields Die-Namites Die - Bamboo Sticks Studio Calico - Wood Veneer heart Mont Marte - Gesso Machine Stitching Ranger- Distress Ink - Walnut Stain Ranger - Distress Crackle Paint - Weathered Wood Lace Doily Faber Castell - Gelatos

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Loads of Stock moved to Clearance Section

Hi Ladies Just thought I'd pop on and let you know that we have been busy moving heaps of stock into the Massive Clearance Section over the last few days and there are heaps of bargains to be had.

As we start to see the new releases starting to arrive from CHA, in February, we thought this would be a great time to move some stock, so that we can make room for new bits and pieces. So why not take advantage of the Clearance Section, grab some great ranges at 50% off and get some pages done. We offer a flat rate of postage of $7.95, anywhere in Australia.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Simple Stories - Urban Traveler by Fiona Johnstone

Hello everyone Today I am sharing a boy layout created using the Simple Stories Urban Traveler range of papers and combined them with a background paper from the Simple Stories I {heart} Summer range. Love these board backgrounds.

I have used a couple of stamps to add some detail to the background, then layered my papers & vellum. I used a snap set card as my title and finished the layout off with some simple embellishments: a chipboard view finder, camera paper clip, some stickers and flair buttons. A couple of close-ups: