Kaisercraft Design Team Finalist Entry 2015 - 2016

Hi all!!

 

What a fun filled few days I have had playing with some gorgeous NOT YET RELEASED Kaisercraft papers!!

 

You are going to LOVE these two collections when they hit the stores. I think I may even need to play with them again. :-)

 

So prepare for my photo overload because I got BUSY with these beautiful papers.

 

HURRY UP SANTA LAYOUT

 

 

I LOVED this kraft text background paper so much that it was the first one I pulled out to play with. I had this cute photo of William from a while ago looking totally bored under our Christmas tree and the colours were just perfect. 

 

 

 

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN LAYOUT

 

 

I kept this one fairly simple to keep the focus on the small photo. I created a watercolour effect with mist on the background paper and then added layers of gorgeous patterned papers as well as some fussy cut poinsettias. Those cute little kraft stars are cut from the patterned paper.

 

 

 

LOVE, JOY & PEACE CARD

 

 

I really wanted to create an embellishment from the patterned paper for this card so I cut out a lovely kraft coloured Christmas tree and wound some natural jute around the base. I then cut out some other sweet elements and added cute little twine bows to them as decorations for the tree. I created a grungy background with mist and by partially stamping a texture stamp.

 

 

 

GOOD TIDINGS CARD

 

 

Not sure if you can tell from this card but I LOVE fussy cutting. I find it relaxing and so am always happy to find papers that lend themselves to it. I couldn't resist making a sweet Christmas wreath by fussy cutting all of those lovely leaves.

 

 

 

And now for the second awesome collection.

 

THE BIKE THIEF LAYOUT

 

 

I have been wanting to scrap this photo for a while. It's one of my favourite photos. It's not perfectly in focus. I had to snap it quick. Plus I was laughing so hard that I couldn't hold the camera still. It's the expressions on their faces. Hayley is horrified that daddy is riding her bike and young William can't wipe the grin off his face. My hubby just looks slightly deranged. LOL

 

 

 

This was my first play with the new Kaisercraft Mists and I have to say that I LOVE them. This colour is called Turquoise. I created a watercolour effect with it by first coating the patterned paper with clear gesso. Once it was dry, I sprayed water on the page before adding the mist. I flicked droplets of water on top before drying it all off with a heat gun.

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EASEL CARD

 

 

This collection is just perfect for masculine style cards. I have gone grungy on this one with lots of layers and distressed edges. I may have worn out my Black Soot Distress Ink pad too. :-)

 

 

 

FATHER'S DAY EXPLOSION BOX

 

The only way to showcase this project is with a multitude of photos. Hang onto your hats people. Here they come. ;-)

 

 

 

 

 

 

This box was so much fun to make and will be a lovely keepsake for the kids to give to their daddy on fathers' day.

 

I hope you have found some inspiration with my projects today and are loving these soon to be released collections.

 

Now I just need to keep everything crossed that I make the final cut!!

 

Wish me luck.

 

Cheers

Belinda

:-)

Quote Stamp Pocket Pages

Hi!!

 

 Today I have a pocket page spread to share with you showing how perfectly the NEW Darkroom Door quote stamps can be adapted to Project Life style layouts.

 

 

Here's a closer look at how I used the 'Happy' Quote Stamp.

 

 

And the 'Try' Quote Stamp.

 

 

Here's a look at some of the other pockets. I used the Kaisercraft Chase Rainbows Collection to co-ordinate with my rainbow coloured quote stamp cards.

 

 

 

 

I have used lots of gorgeous embellishments from Charm's Creations too.

 

7. Supplies used:

DDQS016 Try Quote Stamp

DDQS018 Happy Quote Stamp

DDRS038 Hello Baby Vol 1 Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS124 Paint Splats Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS114 Everyday Life Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS133 Brush Strokes Rubber Stamp Set

TIM HOLTZ Distress Ink

RANGER Mister Bottle

RANGER Archival Ink Jet Black

Thankyou so much for stopping by my blog today. Make sure you pop over to the Darkroom Door blog to find out how I created my quote stamp cards.

Cheers

Belinda

Rainbow Cards

Hello hello!!

 

Two posts in one day!! Sheesh!

 

Last Tuesday I taught a fun card class at Seriously Scrapbooking using three of my favourite things: gesso, Gelatos and Imaginarium Designs chipboard.

 

I loved seeing everyone playing with the Gelatos. It was like a sea of rainbows on the table.

 

Here's a look at what I created.

 

 

These cards were inspired by the very first kraft board challenge at Kraft Plus Challenges. I just loved the Mango Breeze colours so much and wanted to keep playing! :-)

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

 

I will have a couple of layouts to share next time using the beautiful and bright Chase Rainbows Collection by Kaisercraft.

 

Cheers

Belinda

Buttons

Hi!

Today I have two tags to share with you that I created for Darkroom Door using the brand new Buttons Texture Stamp on kraft tags to create a shabby chic/vintage look.

Here's a peek at the BRAND NEW Buttons Texture Stamp...

 

 

Here's my first tag...

 

 

 

 

Here’s another tag I created in a similar style but this time I have embossed the Buttons Texture Stamp using a clear embossing powder and added Picket Fence Distress Stain over the top.

 

    Want to find out how I made these tags?? Head on over to the Darkroom Door BLOG.

 

You can find lots of inspiration by all of the contributing artists on the blog so make sure you pop back regularly and leave a little love too. :-)

Supplies used:

DDTS017 Buttons Texture Stamp

DDRS037 Hello Baby Vol 1 Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS085 Dressmaker Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS026 Alphabet Medley Rubber Stamp Set

DDBS002 Plaid Background Stamp

TIM HOLTZ Distress Spray Stain Picket Fence

TIM HOLTZ Distress Paint Picket Fence/Spun Sugar

TIM HOLTZ Distress Stain Picket Fence/Brushed Pewter

TIM HOLTZ Distress Embossing Ink

RANGER Inkssentials #8 Size Kraft Tags

RANGER Non-Stick Craft Mat

RANGER Mister Bottle

RANGER Glossy Accents

RANGER Melt Art UTEE Clear

RANGER Archival Ink Tree Branch

STAMPENDOUS Embossing Powder White Detail

Thankyou so much for stopping by my blog and checking out my tags today. I hope they inspire you to get creative with your Texture Stamps too.

Cheers

Belinda

Get Stoned

Hi!!

I am absolutely thrilled that I am continuing on this year as a 'Contributing Artist' with Darkroom Door. I LOVE being a part of this awesome team of creatives and playing with amazing stamps. So I want to say a huge THANKYOU to Rachel and Stewart for allowing me to continue on. Happy days!!

 

Today I have two cards to share with you that I created using the BRAND NEW Stone Texture Stamp.

 

 

Here's the first card...

 

 

 

 

 

...and here's the second one...

 

 

 

Head on over to the Darkroom Door over HERE for a step by step tutorial on how I created these cards.   

Here's what I used:

DDTS015 Stone Texture Stamp

DDRS025 Butterflies Rubber Stamp Set

DDRS079 Hearts Rubber Stamp Set

DDBS043 Torn Text Background Stamp

RANGER Archival Ink Watering Can/Jet Black

TIM HOLTZ Distress Spray Stain Brushed Pewter

TIM HOLTZ Distress Ink Squeezed Lemonade/Pumice Stone

LEVIATHAN White Crayon

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today.

Cheers

Belinda