A Jot of Sunshine

Hi!

 

Today I am sharing a layout that I created for Charm's Creations and in a happy accident it perfectly matches the Jot Magazine July Mood Board too. Winning!!

 

Here's a peek at the stunning mood board...

 

 

Isn't it gorgeous?

 

Aqua is by far my favourite colour right now. I have even been storing away ideas for incorporating it into my house.

 

Check out this stunning kitchen Idea shared by Better Homes & Gardens.

 

 

I could totally see myself in that kitchen. Hubby even liked it!!

 

SO here is the layout I created...

 

 

I was inspired by the photo of my darling daughter wearing my sunglasses to create something really bright. I love orange and pink together so I first created a background using Orange Kaisermist. That made me think about bright sunshine so I used a sunrays template and some Wild Honey Distress Ink to add some sunrays to the background.

 

Then it was a matter of layering on my embellishments and photo. I have used a few little pieces from my latest A Piece of Cake Designs kit, sequins and wood veneer pieces.

 

 

I just LOVE these mini hearts from Charms Creations. The orange is so happy and vibrant.

 

 

And check out the MINI clouds!! They are so sweet.

 

 

Make sure you head on over to the Charms Creations store over HERE and order yourself some of these lovelies.

 

Thanks for stopping by today and have a great weekend!! Perfect scrapping weather is heading our way so I will be staying inside and keeping warm.

 

Cheers

Belinda

Kaisercraft DT - Botanica for boys.

Hi all!!

 

I have been loving creating with the absolutely gorgeous Botanica Collection by Kaisercraft. You so need to check out this stunning range.

 

Today I have a layout and a card to share with you.

 

The layout is a masculine one featuring a photo of my sweet son about to head off on his very first school camp last year.

 

 

These papers and beautiful die-cut elements in the Collectables work perfectly for male layouts. I just love the greens in this range and they all co-ordinated so nicely with this natural photo.

 

Here's a closer look.

 

 

Kaisercraft Products: Botanica Collection: P1875 Seed, P1877 Stem, PS416 Vine Specialty Paper, PS415  Bulb Specialty Paper, CT831 Collectables, SS286 Sticker Sheet, CS223 Clear Stamps, FL357 Wooden Flourishes – Small Leaves, FL328 Wooden Flourishes – Flourish Vine, DD517 Decorative Dies – Tags, CB108 Alpha Chipboard – Alpha #2, AS252 Alpha Sticker Sheet – White, AS254 Alpha Sticker Sheet – Natural, IP721 Ink Pad – Gum Leaf, IP 722 Ink Pad – Red Gum, IP724 Ink Pad – Bark, IP730 Ink Pad – Avocado.

Other: Hemp cord, date stamp, journaling pen.

 

Next up is a card I created using just the paper pad and clear stamps from this collection.

 

 

If you love fussy cutting like me then these are the perfect papers for you. :-)

 

 

Kaisercraft Products: CD511 Card Pack C6 – White / PP973 Botanica Paper Pad /

CS223 Botanica Clear Stamp / IP721 Ink Pad – Gum Leaf / 

IP724 Ink Pad – Bark / IP730 Ink Pad – Avocado.

 

Here's a peek at the whole collection.

 

Kaisercraft "Botanica" Collection

 

 

Make sure you head over to the Kaisercraft blog for loads more inspiration from the amazing design team.

 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.

 

Cheers

Belinda

Kaisercraft July Challenge

Kaisercraft Monthly Challenge – Prizes to win

 

How would you like to WIN one of the latest paper collections from Kaisercraft!

 

Each month there will be a different type of Inspirational challenge to follow here on the Kaisercraft blog. All you have to do is create a new layout and you could WIN one of 2 prizes each month.

 

The rules:  Each month of the first or second Thursday of every month a different challenge will be posted here on the Kaiser craft blog.

 

All you have to do is create a layout (12″ x 12″ or 12″ x 8.5″)  using at least 80% of Kaisercraft papers and products. They can be of any Kaisercraft paper collection. Upload it to any gallery of your choice or in your own blog post. Once done, link your project into the INLINKZ section of the end of the challenge blog post or in the comments sections of the blog post and tell us what inspired you to create your layout and your entry is complete.

 

The deadline: Comments with linked entries for each monthly challenge will close on the last day of that month at 11.59 (Australian Eastern Standard Time UTC +10/Daylight Savings Time UTC +11)

 

The prizes: 1st PLACE: A full Kaisercraft collection of your choice!

2nd PLACE: A Kaisercraft Paper Pack

Winners will be announced at the beginning of August.

Here is this month’s Inspirational Challenge,  it’s a Mood Board Challenge.

Inspired by the July paper collection “BOTANICA”

 

 

What is a Mood Board? Well, it is an arrangement of images, materials or pieces of text intended to evoke a project of any particular style or concept.

Just create a layout using any part of the Inspirational Mood Board and with at least 80% Kaisercraft Products from any Kaisercraft paper collection.

 

Here's what I did with the challenge.

 

 

I just LOVE that woodgrain paper from the Botanica collection as well as the fabulous book edge specialty paper.

 

 

There are so many sweet die cuts in the Collectables pack too.

 

 

I love this photo of my boy William when he was about 3. He was trying to pick 'flowers' (sower sobs) for me but our puppy Merlin kept eating them from his hand. He was getting so stroppy with the pup and telling him to stop. So funny.

 

Kaiser Materials: Botanica Collection: Paper – P1873 Leaf / P1878 Air / 

P1876 Roots / P1880 Habitat / P1879 Botany / PS416 Vine Specialty Paper /

SS286 Sticker Sheet / CT831 Collectables / FL441 Wooden Flourishes Pennants /

WL712 Wooden Letters Discover / CS840 Clear Stamps Save The Date – Pennants /

KM103 Kaisermist Yellow

 

Other: Ink / twine.

 

I hope you get a chance to play with your Botanica supplies and join in on this awesome challenge.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

 

Cheers

Belinda

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gone Fishing

Hiya!

 

I am back today to share a card I created for DARKROOM DOOR using the brand new Fishing Net Background Stamp.

 

Check it out...

 

And here is what I created...

 

 

I used the crayon resist technique on the net and applied Distress Inks in various shades of blue over the top before splashing with water to create a water stained effect.

 

 

You can find a step by step tutorial and full list of materials on the Darkroom Door blog over HERE.

 

Thanks for checking out my card today.

 

Cheers

Belinda

Tree Bark

Hi!

 

Today I have two cards to share that I created for DARKROOM DOOR featuring the BRAND NEW Tree Bark Background Stamp.

I just love this new background stamp. It is so perfect for adding instant texture to any project.

 

Here's what I created with it.

 

 

I wanted to create a focal point on the background by just inking in the area where I knew my Wilderness Filmstrip image would be and then add some drips of mist for where my tumbling leaves would be. I cut up the sentiment to add to the tumbling leaf effect.

 

Here's another example of how I used the background stamp in a similar way.

 

 

 

Anyone that loved Seinfeld as I did will 'get' the sentiment I created on this one. :-)

 

Make sure you head over to the Darkroom Door blog over HERE to check out the step by step tutorial on how I created these cards.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

 

Cheers

Belinda

Cards with Character

Happy Monday crafters!

 

Today I have a couple of cards to share with you that I created using some awesome CHARM'S CREATIONS super stars.

 

My darling daughter has been invited to a Minion party so with her permission I used a tag from a pair of Minion pyjamas I bought her recently to create a cute Minion card.

 

 

Those super stars are the perfect Minion yellow!

 

 

It pays to check all of the tags you cut from your kids' clothing before you throw them away!

 

My son will be turning 9 in 8 sleeps so I made him a card too. He is Dragons mad (we all are actually!) so it had to be a Toothless card for him. I found this Toothless image on Google (can't remember who posted it. Sorry!) and teamed it with a black and a grey super star.

 

 

 

I love these stars. They are the perfect size for card making.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

 

Cheers

Belinda

Jungle Boogie

WOW!!

 

I am so late in posting this!! Time has gotten away from me this month. I can't believe June is almost over!

 

So I'm sure you have seen this month's challenge at KRAFT PLUS already but here is a peek:

 

 

Circles + animal print on kraft cardstock. Easy right? You can find all the details and heaps of inspiration from the creative team over HERE.

 

Here's what I created:

 

 

It surprised me when I was creating this that the first Color Shine I grabbed was the Blush one. Pink and jungle don't really seem like a match made in heaven. But just look at the photo that I snapped at Monarto Zoo on Christmas Day last year. It had to be pink!

 

 

I had a go at stamp carving too for the first time and made a circular giraffe print stamp.

 

And check out the gorgeous animal self print map marker made by the very talented Charmane Koch at CHARM'S CREATIONS.

 

 

I do hope you have had a chance to play along this month. Make sure you have a read of the RULES to make sure your gorgeous creation is eligible to be in the draw for a prize. I would hate to see you miss out!! :-)

 

Thanks for stopping by my little blog. :-)

 

Cheers

Belinda