Hidden Treasures and Basecoat III - Kaisercraft - Storage Units and Card

 

Lots of creative fun putting together a couple of the larger Beyond the Page items available through Kaisercraft this month.  Firstly, I used the newly released 'Hidden Treasures' paper collection to do this Storage Hut.  

I also created a Tuesday Tip on creating sturdy drawers for this unit, and many of the other BTP storage cupboards available through Kaisercraft - You can find the details 'HERE'.

...and also a card, using many of the papers and elements in the Hidden Treasures collection.  I used the 6.5" paper pad for this card mostly, and many of the papers are highlighted with gold.  It really is so pretty....(see lower photograph to see the gold highlights).

Basecoat III was released this month by Kaisercraft too.  A very popular paper collection using textures - I personally love them.  I used Basecoat III to cover the Carry Tray, and some of the sticker elements from the same collection to create a usable paints and mists storage tray.  I am itching to use this!! LOL 

For further inspiration from the design team, do call on over to the Kaisercraft Blog.

Have a great day
Sandie

Friends Layout and You are Loved Card - Lady Rose - Kaisercraft

 ...and another glorious, elegant paper collection by Kaisercraft called 'Lady Rose'.  A full list of all products and further design team inspiration can be found over on the Kaisercraft Blog, highlighting all the new paper collection this month.

This certainly is an elegant paper collection, with such pretty colour hues.  I opted to do a large floral arrangement, adding in some of the Kaisercraft Pearl Flourishes, and blooms.  My sewing machine refuses to work at the moment (stuck in reverse) so in obvious need of a service. So I hand-stitched the outer edge of the layout just to add a little more visual texture.  

The Lady Rose paper collection has some beautiful sentiments to use in layouts and cards, especially for friends.... this particular photograph is not a family member, but simply a beautiful vintage photograph I adored.   My journaling on the back of the layout includes the special cats I have been lucky to have shared my life with, at some point, and their stories.....

Thanks for calling in ...
Sandie

Card Base

Remember This Moment LO and Card - Take Note Paper Collection - and Tea Party Collection Creations - Kaisercraft

 Another fabulous paper collection by Kaisercraft called 'Take Note'.  I have used this collection to create a layout and card - I love the beautiful green hues of this collection, teamed with various shades of browns, totally delicious.  Lace, Wood Icons, fake stitching (my sewing machine isn't being cooperative withe me at the moment - boo hoo), layers, distressed edges, flowers created from die-cuts, peals, rubons, and more.....

What I like most about the Take Note paper collection, is the paper is suitable for feminine and masculine, modern and vintage - whatever takes your fancy really.  I also really enjoy the wording which is included on many of the paper pieces - wonderful for creating journaling, titles, or even card sentiments as seen below. 

The photograph in the layout is of my Grandmother, brother and me, on one of our many trips to the Warby Ranges, in Victoria - we used to picnic there often, when we were young -  and it was a truly magical place with the Aussie plants, and animals.  I've often wanted to return, to see if it still feels and looks the same as when I was young - one day!  I remember that basket (in the photograph) and how it always had a stash of delicious sandwiches, cakes, and hot cocoa. On this particular day we ate cream buns, and somewhere in my photo box is a photo of us with cream all around our mouths! LOL

Further inspiration for this Kaisercraft paper collection, and others, can be found 'HERE'.  A full material's list can be found 'HERE' for the layout, and card.  All Kaisercraft paper collections, can be found at The Scrapbook Store.....

Happy Creating

Sandie

and a card, invitation and small mini album, using Kaisercraft, Tea Party paper collection.

Card Front

Inside Card

Adore - Vintage Layout - Curiosity Paper Collection - Kaisercraft

 Today, I have a layout created using the Curiosity Paper Collection, by Kaisercraft.  I so love this beautiful collection, with the most glorious colour pallet, and paper designs.  

Behind the photograph is a hidden journaling pocket, which is pulled upwards using the Ornamental Border.  Lots of distressing to achieve the aged look, including layers, doilies, and both Kaisercraft Blooms, and hand-made flowers.

Kaisercraft have released some amazing paper collections this month, do call on over to the blog to view the inspirational pieces, from other design team members, 'HERE'...and the full materials list for this layout, can be found 'HERE'...

Have a great day

Sandie

August New Kit Release LO's - Limited Edition - My Creative Scrapbook

 Today, My Creative Scrapbook release all the new kits for August and wow, what a wonderful assortment of amazing kits Pam has put together for us this month.  As always, I worked with the Limited Edition Kit, which was so full of glorious products, including: Kaisercraft's 'One This Day' paper collection, Prima Marketing Flowers, Pink Paislee Artisan Elements, Glitz Cardstock Stickers, Doodlebug Alpha's, Laces, Ribbons and More.

The only other items I used to complete my layouts was distress ink, and several Martha Stewart Punches. 

The top layout is a photograph of my eldest daughter, Amanda in her prime of 'I love Me' - each day on facebook there is a new image of 'her' - no doubt all 'selfies' LOL LOL  I couldn't resist capturing this moment in her life, and had a good chuckle over the title.  I know, Amanda will laugh too.

 The 2nd layout is of John and myself - the photograph taken on Christmas Day (2012).  Lots of fussy cutting, and various punches used to decorate, along with layers of papers, and elements.

The last layout is of 'me' as a baby.  I still have the pink doggy-bear to the left of the photograph - it certainly doesn't look like 'that' anymore though!! Hidden journaling to the top of the photograph poking out with a bow, and the wording to the left are words from a poem my Mother used to read to me as I was growing up.  My Mum lost several babies before me....the first to survive, followed by two brothers.

Do call on over to the My Creative Scrapbook Blog, and you can find the website with all kit details 'HERE'....

and there is a new add on kit arriving this month, full details can be found 'HERE'.

My Creative Scrapbook is thrilled to introduce a new add-on kit:

Spotlight on Your Life

If you love Project Life, Life Documented, Photo Freedom or Smash books then this is the kit for you. This kit will have additional embellishments and items just for your Project Life style pages.

Limited Edition Kit

Album Kit

Creative Kit

Mixed Media Kit

Main Kit

Project Life Kit

 I'll be back again with My Creative Scrapbook on the 16th of August, for the My Creative Sketches, Challenge Sketch reveal.

Sandie

Holly Bright Paper Collection and BTP Stocking Garland - Christmas - Kaiserctaft

Well Christmas is just around the corner, bit scary really how fast this year has flown by.  Kaisercraft have started releasing their Christmas range, and this one is called 'Holly Bright', which can be found 'HERE'.  Check out the blog for the other DT members inspiring projects.... 'HERE'.

...and a few close up photographs of the details....

This garland would look gorgeous hanging over a mantlepiece with children's names on them - a gorgeous family keepsake which could become an heirloom in years to come....

Thanks for popping into visit...

Sandie

Basecoat II Vintage Inspired Photo-Display - Kaisercraft

 

 For my 2nd project using Basecoat II, I created a Photo Display unit using this gorgeous paper collection.  You can find the whole collection 'HERE'. 

 This collection was perfect to team with some vintage photographs I have - and is teamed with a variety of Kaisercraft Blooms, Mini Blooms, Wooden Flourishes, Metal Embellishments, and more.  The tiny butterflies are from the Enchanted Garden paper collection.

I added in a pretty bow, made from Bias cut Silk Ribbon - so pretty.

Do call on over to the Kaisercraft Blog for further information on products used, and also to be inspired by the design team members with their beautiful creations....
thanks for visiting
Sandie

Adorable LO, and How to Colour Flower Blooms Technique - Basecoat II - Kaisercraft

I absolutely loved the first Base Coat Collection, and now Kaisercraft has released a second version, Basecoat II.

Today I have a layout and a handy tip to share on colouring flowers, which can be found below.  It was easy to create a shabby chic layout using the pale papers in this Basecoat II, paper collection.  The whole collection has so much in the creative side, I am looking forwards to finding some time to create 'more'.... 

I applied the colouring technique to all flowers, and then added a white wash to petal edges. I did not use the white Blooms on the layout, but the pink and the mist I used (Lindy's Stamp Gang) just deepened the colour, in variegated hues. 

Punched and SVG files were used for the foliage.

 ...and oodles of layers, including papers, lace, and paper lace.

Colouring Flower Blooms

Firstly, you will need to gather some flowers. I used pale pink and white for my project. You will also need to get some pink Glimmer Mist.

 Spray mist onto a protective mat so that it pools, as shown in the photograph below.

 Hold the flower by the wire stem and gently lower into the pooled mist.

 Add as much or as little mist as you desire.  I concentrate on the centre of the flower, as I adore the variegated appearance that can be achieved by simply colouring the centre of the bloom.

 Dry flowers using a heat-gun or allow to dry completely overnight.

 The finished flowers will all differ in colour from one to the next.  Do not be afraid to play with this technique using a variety of colours and paint/mist mediums. It also works well on other colours and even darker blooms.

 I hope you have enjoyed my tip for ‘today’, very simple, yet very effective.
 Have fun exploring the many options this simple technique holds for the creative scrapbook-er!!

 All Kaisercraft paper collections can be purchased from The Scrapbook Store...

for further inspiration, you can find the Kaisercraft Blog, 'HERE'....

Sandie

My Creative Sketches - May Sketch - Delightful Cherub Layout

 The new sketch is up for My Creative Sketches.  I used my the Limited Edition Kit, from My Creative Scrapbook to create my interpretation of the sketch. 

What a fun sketch to play with, and a fantastic prize that Pam, owner of My Creative Scrapbook has up for offer...... love, love, love the prize!!!  Hope you will consider joining in with us this month!

May Sketch

The photograph is of me as a chubby bubby ....9 months of age.  I love the Prima contents and adore all the embellishments that are included in the kit.... to find more information on purchasing a kit, visit 'HERE'.

Wait till you see next months kit!

Happy creating....

Sandie