Saturday, June 30, 2012

Inbox Explosion...

I opened my inbox and it exploded with layouts! Ladies, you've all left it to the last minute, lol!

Lauren T - June Inspiration Challenge

Pamala Casey - June Inspiration Challenge

Anne Murphy - June Sketch Challenge

Gillian Hume - June Inspiration Challenge

Gillian Hume - June Sketch Challenge

Karen McLaughlin - June Inspiration Challenge

I won't say "that's all folks!" because there is still 3 hours left to get your layouts in (and I've been known to send mine in with 15 minutes left to spare!!!).
And don't forget - we have two new challenges for you tomorrow!!!! Yay! 
(Let's just hope you are all ready for something a little different, lol!)

Thursday, June 28, 2012

On giving it the first try.

Hi all, Juanna here! Hope everyone's doing great so far. The year's almost half way through, time flies! With that being said, I was doing some reflection on my scrapbooking journey lately and the most significant reflection was about my experience coming out of the box, coming out of the fear of using certain products.

I have to admit that there are really moments when I am very tempted to try using certain products but I hold myself back because I am afraid that I will mess it up and put the product or maybe a pretty piece of paper to waste. So this year, I told myself I have to stop thinking that way or I wouldn't grow; be it on the scrapbooking front or in my personal life. I set several goals and one of which was to work with G45 papers. I love G45- prints and all and I marvelled at how some designers could really carry the product so well. For perhaps a year, I very much wanted to give it a go but didnt because I was intimidated. So finally, I did it. This year. I just had enough of restricting myself, so my first task was to use G45 papers on a project even if I didn't know how it might turn out.

And you must be wondering, so what happened? I went to my local scrapbook store. I spent some money on the available G45 papers, some coordinating embellishments etc. Armed with my scrappy tools, I went to work using the papers on a metal tin. It was meant to be a gift for a special occassion. I just worked it out, casting out whatever fears that might creep in to say its not good enough. I just had fun, without a care. I was really happy with my first attempt but even more happy that I overcomed a little fear of mine. A personal milestone!

I do not know if any of you readers might have the same experience as I am but I do hope my little sharing today would be an encouragement of some sort. (: I will stop this wordy post by sharing my altered tin project.

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Have a good week! (:

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Washi Wednesday Number 3

Hello to you all- Its washi wednesday again and I have something new for you to try - this can be used as an embellishment for a scrapbook page or for a card  or just to spark up an otherwise boring paper clip!!

You will need some paper clips - plain silver or these pretty coloured ones as I have used.


You simply need to take  strips of washi tape and  double them up on the end of the paper clip -  cool and funky looking paper clips.....


cute huh!!!!


Have a fabulous washi Wednesday!!!!

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Meet The Designers - Kim Kendall

It's time to meet those talented ladies who are part of the Scrapbook Kits With A Difference Design Team. Over the next couple of weeks, I will introduce you to each and every one. I gave them a list of questions, and they have all obliged and shared their answers with us. 
Please meet our first designer, Kim Kendall.


1. Husband? Children? Pets?
Yes I have a partner Donald, he is a very patient man who cannot for the life of him work out the obsession of scrapping I have, but appreciates what I do, I have a 28 year daughter Malina who has been the subject of scrapping and who loves ordering what she would like done with a photo.
Yes we have a few of these I have the 2 dogs Jasper a adopted fox terrier, Patrick the kelpie, Daisy the geriatric horse Daisy she is a grand old dam of 27 years and her paddock companion and carer Choppy the wether sheep, he has been her “baby” for the last 12 years, yes she thinks he is a foal, they share the stable together and sleep together like a mare and foal, so as you can see we have a what we call our menagerie.
      
2. Do you have your own scraproom. Describe where you scrap, or supply a photo.
When we bought this property I stole one of the bedrooms and set it up with paper racks down one wall bookshelves on another and the is the wardrobe and computer desk and the other wall is a ceiling to floor window which faces east and lets in an amazing amount of natural light, In the centre of the room is a board table that sets 6 so i can always host friends for a crop. Photo who are you kidding do you think I want to so you my mess, I have this amazing table and end up scrapping on a A3 mat as I tend to wait until it annoys me before I clean it up. 

3. How long have you been scrapping?
Hmmm... now to work that out I start with going to a Creative Memories party and knew immediately that I wanted more than they could offer so went looking this was about 14 years ago now and I have never looked back since.

4. Favourite colour or colour combination? Least favourite colour to scrap with?
Oh this is so hard I love so many but would have to take the easy out on this one and say earth tones i just love the warmth of them and the depth of felling you can achieve with them oh this is sounding all too in-depth here   LOL. But I also love pinks
Least favourite is what I call the gaudy solid brights like blue, pink and yellow just so hard to achieve the warmth and depth of feeling with those colours yet I can appreciate that other might just love working with solid colours, green and gold is another combination I really don’t like at all.

5. Do you have a dream team that you would like to be on?
I think  that I would love to be on the Prima or Tattered Angles probably Tattered Angles would be my preference as I just love what you can achieve with their products are amazing and can be used in so many different ways you actually don’t need to even use pattern paper with the different things they offer.
On sketch sites to be on Sketchabilities was one of my dreams and I achieved this in 2011 and even managed to be accepted for 2 consecutive terms which was awesome.

6. Do you use paper or cardstock for your layout base?
I tend to used a mixture of either pattern paper or cardstock but only use 3 different colours of card stock predominately that being black, white and kraft with the occasional cream or dark brown popping in   

7. Black, white, or kraft?
I just answered this above LOL I really only use these colours

8. Favourite scrapper?
My favourite scrapper, well the list could go on forever I can tell you, but probably the one I am finding the most inspiring at the moment is Finnabair - what she can do with paper and embellies is so amazing. 
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9. Favourite technique? Least favourite?
Misting and using mixed media I love it, to use gesso and a stencil to forma base then add gauze and other bits like string, metal even flowers  and then use mist, glim and glam to colour and give depth of colour to it,  even paint is just so inspiring and it gives you something so unique.
Least favourite is an old one that appears every so often and that is poppets. I just cannot stand them at all.  

10. Favourite manufacturer? Favourite product?
I love many manufacturers but my all time fav is Graphic 45 the papers offer endless possibilities to cut and layer and create a picture their metal embellies are also amazing as there is just so much you can achieve with these and a pair of pliers. I was fortunate enough to attend their classes in Sydney in 2011 and oh wow the things they taught about their products was amazing.

Please feel free to drop by Kim's blog and leave some love. I'm sure you will find something to inspire you.   http://heirloomscrapbooking.blogspot.com.au/

June Challenge Layout Entries...

Here's another 2 June Challenge layouts to share with everyone...

Amanda - June Inspiration Challenge

Pamala Casey - June Sketch Challenge

Thank-you ladies for sharing your wonderful creations. I always enjoy opening my inbox and finding new layouts to admire and share with everyone. It brings a a smile to my face. You all have such lovely stories and photos to share. 

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

May Sketch Challenge Winner...

I had soooo much trouble trying to choose a winner for the May Sketch Challenge. In the end, I gave up, and told my husband to choose one for me. And he did (thank-goodness!).

Congratulations to Pamala Casey, our winner for the May Sketch Challenge (as chosen by "the hubby"). 
Please email me with your mailing address and I will get your prize out to you shortly. 
Email: scrapbookkitswithjules@gmail.com

Unfortunately, I did not receive enough entries for the Inspiration Challenge to award a prize. Thank-you to the ladies who did send in an entry. Hopefully, the next Inspiration Challenge will have a different result. 
Have you got your June entries in yet? Better hurry - you only have 10 days left, and there is a Scrapbook Kits class kit being offered as the prize. 
I hope I see your entry in my inbox soon. :-)

Washi Wednesday Number 2

Good morning to you all - here we are with Washi Wednesday Number 2 - another  quick and easy card - so soft and pretty and took only minutes!!!

Take some coordinating washi tapes - I have gone with a green and pink combination - love them together!!  Run some strips down your card and then across the card.  Tear the ends - it adds to the interest of the card!!

Stamp a cute card greeting - I have used a punch to cut the shape out !
 I have then added it to some pop dots so it sits up on the card.  Glue some pretty  flowers at the side of the greeting - VOILA



Washi card Number 2 !!!

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Found In My Inbox...

I have two more layouts to share for our June Sketch Challenge.
Strangely enough, they've both used keys on their layouts. 
Hmmm...must be something in the water? Lol! Or is it that great minds think alike?

Amanda - June Sketch Challenge

Kerry Pace - June Sketch Challenge

Thank-you ladies for sharing your delightful creations with us. 
If you would like to get your entry in, you still have time. Entries close at midnight on the 30th June. 
Please email your layout to scrapbookkitswithjules@gmail.com

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Welcome to Washi Wednesday!!

One of the most  popular scrapbooking  items on the market at the moment is washi tape - you can find it everywhere and I may have a small obsession with it!!



So for the next few weeks , each Wednesday I will upload some simple and fun ways to work with your washi tape!!  Here is the first - a nice simple card - some washi and a simple stamped greeting and you have a great  card !!

Take a blank card and run some strips of washi cut on the angle like this......




Then I have just used a simple stamp to make a greeting - you could use stickers or even just a number for a birthday card!!!!


Simple but stylish huh!!!!

Have a wonderful washi Wednesday and Ill be back  next week with some great washi ideas!!!!


Lisa K

xoxoxo

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Pretty In Pink...

I found a June Sketch layout entry in my inbox. And it's so pink and pretty!

Karen - Heaven Sent - June Sketch Challenge
So many pretty shades of pink, and such gorgeous photos!
Thank-you Karen for sharing your layout with us. 

So who's going to be next?
Want to know what the June prize is going to be? A kit from the store. Yes, you heard me correctly, there is a Scrapbook Kits kit up for grabs...but if you want to win it, then you have to get your entry in!
Send your entries to scrapbookkitswithjules@gmail.com before midnight 30th June. 

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Borders - Dress them up!!

I used the wonderful Kit from Scrapbook Kits With a Difference to create my layout.  In this kit were wonderful papers from Crate Paper and tons of fun embellishments.  So with this kit I went in a different direction for colors and design for an Easter LO, I sometimes get bored of the same old pastel colors for our Easter pictures.



I love to use frames and draw attention to parts of my layouts.  I did something a bit different from the norm of faux stitching, I did use a pen to make a straight line to mimic a machine stitch, but I also used rub-ons that are not the typical look for stitching, I hope you can try it out!!


This is just one of the two layouts you can create using the May Kit from Erin R.  To view the other layout please follow the link.


Included In This Kit:
2 x cardstoxk; 2 x patterned paper (Crate); Basic Grey rub-ons; Creative Imaginations brads; Trimmings rub-ons; Crate journal cards; Zva Creative rhinestones; assorted flowers; various ribbons; Trimmings chipboard; paper doily; resin roses; stick pin; resin butterfly; and large buttons. Instructions also included.

Enjoy!!

Erin Reed
http://scraps-of-reflections.blogspot.com/

Friday, June 8, 2012

Secret journaling

Sometimes you do not want to show the journaling on your page. You can either write on the back of the page or hide the journaling. I like hiding it.
This page was made for a challenge called "hidden envelope" and can you guess where the envelope (with the journaling) is hidden?

it is hidden under the photo:

and contains a tag with a heart and journaling on the other side:
So where do you keep you secret journaling?
Petra

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Distress Painted Chipboard Tutorial


I am always hunting around for the best color, shape and look for my chipboard that I add to my layouts, so this time I tried a new technique for my chipboard letters.  I did not have the right color or shape, so I took some plain chipboard and paint distressed it to fit with the layout.  So here is a tutorial to show you how I did it

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Distress Painted Chipboard Tutorial

1) Supplies - chipboard, acrylic paint, paint brush, and ink (I used Distress ink, but any will work)


2) Paint your chipboard your desired color - if you are painting over an existing color you might need more than one coat.  Let completely dry before any further steps.


3) Press your finger into the ink (I find brown inks work best) and make sure you have ink on your finger.


 4) Transfer the ink from your finger into your dried chipboard.  You will see finger print marks (lines from your finger) but that just ass to the effect plus they fade some while drying.  Aplly as many coats as you wish, let each coat dry some before the next one or you will just wipe the ink off.
 



 5) Let the ink dry before gluing to your project.  You get this really pretty distressed look to your chipboard, in any color arrangement you like - all your need is the paint color and ink!!


Enjoy!!

Erin Reed  

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Sale, Sale, Sale!!!

It's that time of the year again - the end of the financial year is looming. And like most people, I detest counting stock. So this is where you get the bargain - 25% off all Class Kits (new release June Class Kits not included), and 25% off all limited edition kits and OTP projects (pre-made layouts not included). 
How do you grab yourself this bargain? Simply by typing "WINTERSALE" into the coupon box when you are checking out (all upper case letters, all one word, as shown). It's that easy.
So, what are you waiting for? It's time to go shopping, because quantities are definitely limited! 
Sale starts Wednesday 6th June 2012 and finishes Wednesday 20th June 2012
 (conditions apply - one voucher per person). 

Sunday, June 3, 2012

What's New In Store For June!

The store is full of new goodies! We have lots of new pre-made layouts, and lots of new class kits. So be quick to pop on over, and check them all out before they are gone. Just remember, stocks are very limited. Below, you can find a sample of what the Design Team have been creating for you. Believe me, they have been very, very busy...

Pre-made layout by Annette Gearside

Pre-made layout by Nicole Knopke

Class Kit by Petra Offrell

Class Kit by Kim Kendall

If you would like to see the full range of what is available,
 just click on this link to the Scrapbook Kits Store.  
Happy shopping! Happy scrapping! :-)

Friday, June 1, 2012

Hello and Goodbye...

Oh, it's been a busy month of many changes. It's hard to know where to begin. Let's start with a welcome to our newest Team Designer, Doris Lee Widder. Doris hails from the USA, and brings a lot of inspiration with her. Welcome to the team Doris! We are so happy to have you on board.
But with a hello, comes a good-bye. Team Designer Holly Connors is saying farewell. We wish you all the best for the future. And we will miss you. Please make sure you come back to visit. :-)
Yes, our blog has changed too. I decided we needed a new image. I hope you like it? And we are now on Facebook. Don't forget to pop on over to our Facebook Page and "Like" us!!! All the latest sneak peeks, tutorials, and new stock upload notices, will be posted on Facebook, as well as here on the blog. 
The store will change eventually. It's a bit harder to achieve, and will take a little more time. But it will get there eventually. So please be patient with me as I navigate through this process.
And soon, I will be introducing a new type of kit. They will be called "Designer Kits". These will be larger kits based on particular ranges or themes, but they will not come with instructions. Instead, a guest designer will provide inspiration by creating several examples to share with you, here on the blog. I will have these kits in-store in the next 2-3 months.   
And don't forget, our new challenges are up. Make sure you check out the June Sketch and June Inspiration challenges. You have until midnight on the 30th June to get your entries in. Send your layouts to scrapbookkitswithjules@gmail.com.
Happy Scrapping Everyone!!!

June Sketch Challenge...

Welcome to the June Sketch Challenge. This month's sketch was designed by our very own team designer, Annette Gearside. Are you ready to see how one sketch can be interpreted in so many different ways? Then let's go and have a look at what the Design Team created...
June Sketch Challenge designed by Annette Gearside.

Petra Offrell

Nicole Knopke

Michelle Wallace

Kristie Taylor

Kirsten Casey

Juanna Sia

Erin Reed

Annette Gearside

Doris Lee Widder

Kim Kendall

Now it's your turn to get creative! 
Please send your completed entries to scrapbookkitswithjules@gmail.com.
You may submit a layout, card, or OTP project.
Entries close at midnight on the 30th June.The winner will be announced early July, and will receive a lovely RAK of goodies.