Life At 14 - with Scrapping Clearly!

Today I have a scrapbook page to share made using lots of new products from Scrapping Clearly. 

The photo is of my daughter and I wanted to capture her likes and interests at 14!

I wanted to feature some of the new Minc ombre foil on my page (the blue and silver one) so I printed a digi (the "XO" cut file from The Cut Shoppe) onto some cardstock using my laser printer then I added the foil and ran it through a laminator. I have a 6" minc that I use for smaller items but I use a laminator for A4 size. The Minc is definately a better tool for the job and I would recommend the 12" one if you can afford it and if you would use the larger pages. I only have an A4 laser printer so I need to cut down my cardstock to fit - but you can always design your pages around this.

Unfortunately foiled pages/elements are very difficult to photograph - especially at night (like I had to do for this project), so it is very hard to see in these photos. You can see the ombre pattern a bit in the next photo - it is silver in the middle of the page and teal along the top and bottom.    

I added some strips of the Pebbles "Spring Fling" paper collection along the side of my Minc'd page then I matted my photo with a paper doilie more Pebbles papers. The Dear Lizzy foam glitter thickers add more bling and are a perfect complement for this page. 

One of the Pebbles papers had a heap of square/rectangle elements perfect for cutting up and using on your page - I made this one a feature. I've added a tag behind my photo where I've documented Rachael's interests and likes at "14" - it is nice to keep this more personal information hidden. 

In the bottom corner I've added some paper strips and punches, a Pink Paislee puffy sticker and some sequins - more bling!!  

Scrapping Clearly products I've used include

Pebbles "Spring Fling" paper collection 
Heidi Swapp minc reactive foil - ombre teal and silver 
Pink Paislee "C'est la Vie" puffy stickers   
Pink Paislee "C'est la Vie" paper clips
Dear Lizzy foam glitter thickers
Teresa Collins "Save The Date" sequins 

I print my photos on an Epson XP-600 printer. 

Thanks so much for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Girl On A Mission - with Imaginarium Designs!

Today I have a scrapbook page to share - made using lots of gorgeous Imaginarium Designs chipboard.

I've used some photos of Jessica riding her new bike - soon after she learned to ride without training wheels!

For this project I've used the Cocoa Vanilla Studio "Hello Lovely" collection - papers, ephemera, enamel dots, wood veneer and flair. I love all of the collections from Cocoa Vanilla Studio - and I love that it is an Australian business!

As well as all of the gorgeous chipboard embellishments I've used a Cocoa Vanilla Studio cut file (from the "Colour me happy" collection) that I've cut out using my Silhouette Cameo. I love the look of the different patterned papers within this cutout!

I've clustered a number of chipboard elements around my photos. I've coloured the chipboard by first painting with white gesso, then spraying with ColorShine. For the small butterfly I've painted the ColorShine on using 2 shades of pink. 

This title "girl on a mission" was perfect for the photo. Jessica previously hadn't been interested in bike riding but now there is no stopping her!! 

Imaginarium Designs chipboard I've used includes 

8 butterflies : code IDS0003

Girl on a mission : code IDP0097

Bird heart and heart in board : code IDFR0032

My Favourite Photos : code IDW0068

Thanks so much for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Cards for Girls - With Imaginarium Designs!

My last share for Imaginarium Designs was a set of 4 masculine cards. Today I have a set of 4 girly cards to share - made using lots of gorgeous Imaginarium Designs chipboard. 

I thought I would also include a little step by step to show my card making process. 

The first thing I do is to lay out my card bases and decide what chipboard to use on each card. Whenever I make 1 card I always try and make 3-4 using similar techniques and colours.  

Next I prepare my chipboard. In this case I paint a layer of white gesso over the chipboard - so the colours will stand out. 

Then I've painted the chipboard using the colours I've chosen for my cards - in this case pink, blue and purple Dylusions ink sprays. 

Here are all my finished chipboard embellishments. 

Next I work on my cards. I've cut out additional card fronts using watercolour paper. Then I've sprayed with the Dylusion ink sprays (blue and purple). While the ink was still wet I flicked water on the page, then I used paper towel to dab off the excess. Then I sprayed water through 2 different stencils and again used a paper towel to dab off excess.

Once everything is thoroughly dry I put the cards together.    

There are the two pink/purple cards - I've also added some rhinestone bling!! 

These are closeups of the two blue/purple cards. I think this one is my favourite - and the "Happy Birthday" chipboard is one if my all time favourites too!!  

I love the effect on this background - gorgeous! 

Imaginarium Designs chipboard I've used includes 

Lou's heart shapes : code IDDL0015

Denises flourish 1 small : code IDDD0003

8 butterflies : code IDS0003

2 dragonflies : code IDS0078

Flourish 1 : code IDFL0001

Happy Birthday To You : code IDP0127

Thanks so much for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Sweet Hello - With Scrapping Clearly!

Hi Lovelies!!! 

The May monthly challenge over on the Scrapping Clearly blog is a sketch challenge - you should give it a go and be in the running to win some scrappy goodies!! 

I've used this sketch as inspiration for today's scrapbook page (just flipped a bit) - made using lots of goodies from Scrapping Clearly of course.

For this project I've used the Cocoa Vanilla Studio "Hello Lovely" collection. I love all of the collections from Cocoa Vanilla Studio - and I love that it is an Australian business! 

An advantage of using elements from a collection is that everything coordinates which makes decision making easy. Here I've used papers, ephemera, enamel dots, wood veneer and flair.    

I've added a large paper doilie under my photo as a mat - I love the soft look that a doilie provides! I've clustered ephemera, and other embellishments around my photo. 

I love that the sketch has a journalling strip direct on the page. 

I've used some of the words in the CVS ephemera packet as my title - and isnt this flair gorgeous! 

Why dont you give the sketch challenge a go, and check out all the gorgeous Cocoa Vanilla Studio products available in the Scrapping Clearly store :) 

Scrapping Clearly products I've used include

Cocoa Vanilla Studio: Papers, enamel dots, flair, wood veneer and ephemera    
 
Thanks so much for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn