Forget-Me-Not Card

Hi everyone

Today I'm sharing my last project and blog for Kerry's Crafty Cards & Cuts Design Team.  I want to thank Kerry & Alanna for giving me the opportunity to be part of a Design Team and I have thoroughly enjoyed the last 6 months.  I have learnt so many new techniques and have made some lovely friends, and for that I'm very grateful. 

So, here it is....I made this card for a lovely friend of mine.  I used Kaisercrafts Forget-Me-Not Paper Collection, along with a plain paper doily that I sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist (Old Lace) and added some metallic embellishments.

To find all the materials you would need to make this card, please visit www.kerryscraftycardsandcuts.com.au/store/

Again, thanks to the whole Design Team and thanks to all of you for checking out my posts.

Take care and happy crafting

Sandra xo

Forget-me-not Layout

Hi everyone

Just wanted to share my layout for this month's Design Team Project.  This month I got to play with one of Kaisercraft's new paper collections, Forget-Me-Not.

I did find it a bit difficult to work with at first but I'm really happy with the end result.  The photo in this layout includes my favourite girls, my little one (at her 2nd Birthday party) with my two nieces.  This is one of my absolute favourite photos.  The only thing to make it perfect would be to have my little angel (Lara, now sleeping in heaven) included, so I added the little wooden flourish butterfly to symbolise her.

I hope this layout inspires you and remember for all of your scrapbooking, papercrafting needs, please visit www.kerryscraftycardsandcuts.com.au/store/  and I know that Kerry will be only to happy to help.

Thanks

S xx

2 of my favourite things......Copic Markers & La La Land Stamps

 Hi everyone,

This week I'm sharing two of my favourite things (for crafting that is), my Copic Ciao Markers and La La Land Stamps!!

I coloured this little cutie for my daughter's 2nd birthday invitations. 

Tag:  Ranger Craft Tags (size #8)

Paper:  Kaisercraft Miss Nelly

Stamp:  La La Land - Sugar n Spice Marci

Copics:  E33, E35, E37, E47, YR000, YR00, RV02, RV04, RV06, B02, B05, C5

Stickles:  Thistle

Copics are so much fun, I love how you can blend the colours to create shading and even make new colours.  I have to warn you though...they are very addictive!!  You can't stop at a few markers, before you know it, you'll want (need!!) them all!

Anyway, you can get all your copics, La La Land stamps and everything crafty over at www.kerryscraftycardsandcuts.com.au/store/

Happy colouring! 

S x

Magnolia Grove Gift Box & Card

Hi, Sandra here!  Just dropping in to say hi and share my project for this week.   

This week I got to play with one of my favourite Kaisercraft Collections, Magnolia Grove.  I love the subtle colours and the lovely floral patterns. 

I found a cute little box which was just the perfect size for a gift that I got for a friend of mine but it just looked a bit sad and plain....so, of course it got a make over!  I'm really happy with how its turned out.  Its so rewarding to take something really plain and ordinary and then by adding some of the gorgeous papers that are available, you can make something original and unique.

 I added one of Kaisercraft's Magical Butterfly Wooden Flourishes to the lid.

 With all the little offcuts, some lace and some collectables, I made a little gift card to match.

Magnolia Grove, as well as many other paper collections and goodies are available from www.kerryscraftycardsandcuts.com.au/store/ , make sure you pop by and say hi.

Have a great week!!

S xx



I love my Copics!!

Hi everyone,  I'm so excited that my DT project for this week is all about Copics!!  I first bought my copics last year and only had about 10 ciao markers....now my collection has slowly grown to 52.  And I've got a wish list a mile long. 

I love the flexibilty you get with using copics...they blend so well and the you can even make up your own colour combinations by blending different colours.

If you are new to Copics, I would suggest going on youtube and checking out the many tutorials etc and then you can get an idea of where to start with choosing your collection.  Just remember when colouring stamps with copics to use X-press blending card and Momento Tuxedo Black Ink.

The stamp I using this week is such a cutie....its 'Back to school Luka' from La La Land Stamps.  I decided to colour him and make a card for my nephew, who is turning 13 this week.

The photos below show the different stages of colouring and the also has which colours I used.

Here he is all finished and cut out, ready for placement on a card!

The orange shimmer card was from my stash but every thing else is available from http://www.kerryscraftycardsandcuts.com.au/store/

Materials used:

Kaisercraft's Sears and Son Collection

Kaisercrafts Mini alpha stickers

La La Land Stamps

Copic Ciao Markers

I also decided to make a little gift card envelope to add to his card.....

I hope he likes it and I hope this inspires you to get out your copics and have a colour!!  I find colouring so therapeutic and relaxing...so go on, have a go!
Thanks

S xx

My Mind's Eye - Winter Wonderland

Hi all, this week I've been playing with a new collection, Winter Wonderland by My Mind's Eye.  Its been fun playing with the cute litte 6x6 paper pad. 

I love that these papers are double sided and the colour combinations are just lovely and modern! 

I think they've turned out really cute.  I can't wait to use the rest of the paper pad!!

This collection as well as many other crafting supplies can be purchased from http://www.kerryscraftycardsandcuts.com.au/store/

Thanks, Sandra :)

Butterfly Kisses - Foldable Gift Bag

Just dropping in to say hi (its Sandra here)!!  I also wanted to share a cute little bag I made using Kaisercrafts Butterfly Kisses Collection.

I found this bag/box on pinterest and just had to make it....the instructions are a bit difficult to explain in writing but I'll give it a go.

Take a 12 x 12 double sided paper (I used Butterfly Kisses - Daisy Chain).  Score in 3" from one side and then again 3" from the other.  Fold at the score lines and then fold out.

Turn your paper 90 degrees then score at 4" from one side and then again at 4" from the other. Fold at the score lines.

Now turn paper back again and fold in the two sides that are at 3".  You should have a rectangle in the center which measures 3"x6".  For each place where the two fold lines intersect, you need to fold it back like above.  (its tricky to explain but if you are really interested in seeing where I got the idea from please let me know and I can forward you the link!!)

Once folded it should look like the above.  I punched out a decorative strip (Kaisercrafts Cardstock - Bubblegum) to add to the top and also punched out holes for the ribbon.

Then I decorated the front of the bag/box.  I used papers and embellishments from the collection.  I die cut a cute tag and attached it as well.  You can really go crazy with the embellishing!

I think its really sweet and will definitely be using this for my little one's future birthday party favours.

I really love the little birds and butterflies in this collection!  And the bright, happy colours are just so sweet.

If you love this collection as much as I do, or you are looking for other gorgeous papers and papercrafting supplies, please head over to  www.kerryscraftycardsandcuts.com.au where the lovely Kerry will be only to happy to help you!

I hope you like my little project! 

Thanks
S xx

Butterfly Kisses - Layout

Hi everyone!

The design team so lovingly let me play with the very girlie and cute collection, Kaisercraft's Butterfly Kisses this month and I couldn't be happier!!  I love the bright and bold colours.  At first they can seem a bit in your face but as you start playing with them they are very easy to use. 

I had seen a similar layout in a Australian Scrapbook Creation Magazine by Maria Featon, so I decided to use it for inspiration.  I really like the different strips of patterned paper and the how the layout is layered with different types of papers from the collection.

For this layout, I used a beautiful photograph of my little Miss, which was taken last year.  I think the black and white photograph looks great with the colourful background and embellishments.

Its difficult to tell, but in this photograph, my little Miss is fascinated by a fabric flower, so I thought it fitting to add flowers as an embellishment.

I have finally started using distressing techniques in my layouts....at first I found it quite difficult to do, but now I'm loving how it all looks and how easy it is to fix any little mishaps!!

So if I have inspired you to use this beautiful collection, then please head over to

www.kerryscraftycardsandcuts.com.au

for all of your scrapbooking and papercrafting supplies!!

Thanks

Sandra :)

Twig & Berry - Days till Christmas

Hi,

Here's my Off the Page project - Days till Christmas (Count down Tree).

I used Kaisercrafts Twig & Berry Paper Collection, which is just beautiful.  The mini alphas, buttons, star and twine are from my own stash.  The numerals (also from Kaisercraft) were inked in red and decorated with 'Xmas Red' stickles.  Most, if not all, of these items can be purchased at Kerry's store http://www.kerryscraftycardsandcuts.com.au 

This project was so much fun to make and as you can see there aren't too many days left until Christmas!! Scary thought isn't it!

Well if this has inspired you to get cracking on your Christmas Crafting, make sure you visit Kerry's store!

See you later

Sandra :)

Twig & Berry Mini Album

Hi everyone,

Sandra here, I have just managed to spend some time working on a mini album I've been wanting to make using Kaisercraft's Twig & Berry Christmas Collection.  Unfortunately its not quite finished but I thought I'ld let you see how it looks so far!

I decided to use a paper bag pages for the inserts and the covers are by Zutter.  This is the first time I've used paper bags in this way and I must admit I was a touch frightened but I think they've worked really well and I can't wait to start decorating each page.

This is the album so far:

There's still lots to be added......

I hope to finish it in the next couple of days....depends if the kids will let me though!!

Most of the items used for this album can be purchased from Kerry at www.kerryscraftycardsandcuts.com.au

Please pop over and check out her store.

Bye

S xo



Twig & Berry Layout

Hi all,

I wanted to share with you, my latest layout using Kaisercraft's Twig & Berry Paper Collection.

I've been working hard at trying to simplify my layouts (something very new to me!!).  I love this Christmas Collection, the colours are rich and shout Christmas!

This photo was taken a few years ago of my kidlets and its one of my favourites. 

The flowers I made using punched shapes and a technique I recently learnt. I finished them off with beautiful fabric covered brads (from on of Kaisercrafts older Christmas Collections - Bella, which I had in my stash).

Please check out http://www.kerryscraftycardsandcuts.com.au for all of your scrapbooking supplies.  Kerry has other gorgeous Christmas Collections available too.

Well, I must go and pick up kidlets from school but I'm hoping to get some more scrapping time in tonight!! 

Hope you have a great day.

Sandra

Twig & Berry Card

Hi everyone, just popping in to show you a couple of cards I made using one of Kaisercraft's new Christmas Collection - Twig & Berry.  This is one of my favourites....I love the colours and the collectables are just lovely.  I know you're probably thinking.....Christmas cards, already!!!....but it will be here before we know it, so its a good idea to get started early. 

Pop on over to www.kerryscraftycardsandcuts.com.au and check out all of the Christmas Collections, so that you don't have to be madly making cards the night before Christmas!!!

If you are making quite a few cards in a short amount of time, remember to keep your design simple!!

I just love the collectables for this range!!

So, I hope I have inspired you to start making your Christmas Cards now.....I know that's what I'm going to be doing over the next few days.

Bye

Sandra x

August Release - Save the Date



Hi, just popping in to show you 2 cards I made using Kaisercraft's Save the Date Collection.  This is one of the new release collections for August and I'm loving it!!  The papers are gorgeous and the little pinwheels are my favourite.  

This collection reminds me of school holidays and summer!! 

 I can already imagine the party invitations and decorations that can be made using

Save the Date.

 Save the Date also comes with matching collectables, ribbon and cute DYI pinwheels. So it is just so easy to coordinate your papers and embellishments. 

This collection as well as many others are all available at http://www.kerryscraftycardsandcuts.com.au/store/

and also on FB at https://www.facebook.com/#!/Kerryscraftycardsandcuts

Hope you enjoy 

Sandra

Fine & Sunny Collection

Hi everyone, Sandra here.  This week I got to choose my own project for the Design Team.  I thought I would share a gift set that I have been making for a friend.  I decided to make a small trinket box with her name on it as well as a matching mini canvas and gift card. 

Kaisercrafts Fine & Sunny Collection has been sitting in my stash for a little while now, so I dug it out and couldn't wait to get started.  I love using all the little collectables that are part of the collections now. 

Here's the little box (15cmx15cmx7.5cm):

This is the mini canvas (10cmx10cm):

 The gift card (8cmx8cm):

The complete set:

I'm really pleased with how it turned out....I hope my friend is too!



Papers used:  Fine & Sunny Collection
Cardstock:  Kaisercard - Island & Apple

Embellishments:  Fine & Sunny Collectables

Paint:  Kaisercolour Pretty Pink

Ribbon:  American Crafts

I hope this may inspire you to try using Kaisercrafts Fine & Sunny Collection.... for all your scrapbooking and papercrafted supplies, please check out Kerry's online store  http://www.kerryscraftycardsandcuts.com.au/store/ 

Hope you have a great week!

Bye

:)

July Challenge Example: Card

Hi all, Sandra here, just wanted to share the card I made using this month's Challenge layout.  I've always found it difficult making cards for boys/men but with the use of Kaisercrafts Attitude collection and this challenge, it made it easy for me to create this card for my cousin's upcoming 21st. 

Hope you like it!!

Miss Match - OTP

Hi this is Sandra and here is my first OTP project for Kerryscraftycardsandcuts Design Team.  I am so nervous and excited about this first design and writing this blog. 

Kerry has a fantastic online store, where you will find the collection below as well as so many other gorgeous goodies, so make sure that you pop over and check it out.

I chose to make Kaisercrafts Desk Tidy, hoping that it will inspire me to "tidy" my scraproom!! 

I love the new paper collection Miss Match from Kaisercraft, the colours and florals are beautiful and have a vintage look.  As I was working on this design, I was already thinking of all the other things that I want to create with this collection.  I hope that my design inspires you too! 

                                        
                                         Products Used:

                                         Kaisercrafts - Desk Tidy

                                         Paint:  Kaisercolour (Olive)
                                         Papers:  Kaisercrafts Miss Match Collection
                                                                    - Trash
                                                                    - Odds
                                                                    - Sticker Sheet
                                         Embellishments:   - Collectables
                                                                    - White paper Doily
                                                                    - Imaginisce Glam Rocks Metallic Pearl
                                                                    - Kaisercraft wooden frames
                                                                    - Kaisercraft Basic 'Life Quotes' rubons

My all time favourite embellishment (for this week!!) are doilies and I was so happy to see that Miss Match had them included in the collection!  I love how they look all layered together.

Well, I hope you like my first DT project and I can't wait to get working on my next assignment!

Sandra xx