Technique video for March

This month we are having fun with the set of gorgeous ribbons that come with kit 2 and making sumptuous roses to embellish the page! This is one of those techniques that sounds harder than it really is - just grab your circle punches, double sided tape and some ribbons and you're good to go!

Kit 2 for March

We are staying with the classic theme for kit 2 this month using these gorgeous papers from the 'Sizzling' line by Delish Designs together with a whole pack of stunning ribbons and a whole pack of beautiful ribbon sliders. The papers and ribbons are offset by black cardstock which really punches the page forward while the brown/blue/white colours of the papers co-ordinate with all sorts of different themes of photos.
The kit contains cardstock, 3 doubles sided patterened papers, a pack of three different decorative ribbones, a pack of three filigree ribbon sliders and a paper template.
The sample uses a 7" x 5" landscape photo but you could use a couple of 6" x 4" portraits side by side just as easily - you just wouldn't see as much of the cut-outs at the side. We have added some of the really pretty Woodware pearl clusters and a Thickers script alphabet for the title (but this can easily be cut from the leftover paper). There is also a chipboard circle embellishment from the Scenic Route sets available in the shop but you could add a punched circle with a stamped design on for a low cost alternative.
We adore the ribbon roses that embellish this design - keep an eye out for the YouTube video showing you how to make these!!

Lynda

'Burnt roses' tutorial

We've had a couple of calls about making the burnt roses in the February subscription kit so we thought it would be a good idea to make a short video showing you just how easy they really are! We have another great technique for next month so be sure to drop by for the tutorial!!
Lynda

Kit #1 for March

Kit 1 for March is all about chipboard and embossing powder - so lots of fun things to play with! The soft jade green and rose pink papers are offset by kraft cardstock to give a kit with a lovely vintage feel to it. The sample design uses two 7" x 5" landscape photos and we think heritage pics would look gorgeous with this one but as you can see, modern photos work really well too.

The kit contains cardstock, 4 patterned papers - one of which is glittered, a whole pack of six sheets of 6x6 chipboard shapes, tags and titles, a bag of embossing powder and book pages.

The chipboard in this kit is used naked (ooo-errr!!) and inked and also covered with patterned paper. The sample uses a soft brown and jade green/verdigris inkpad (Colorbox Creamy Brown and Ice Jade) and also embossing ink (sample used Versamark). The sample also used a maroon inkpad for the chipboard title 'love'. You'll need a short length of ribbon or lace to go across the page and some scraps to tie around the chipboard embellishments. Add a few flowers and letter stickers from your stash and you're all set. Dig out your heat gun (if you have one) and you'll have loads of fun with the oodles of embossing powder in the kit!

Lynda

Kit 2 for February

We are really excited to have this amazing kit as our second one for February, its the brand spanking new 'High Tea' line from Delish Designs - isn't it gorgeous?? We are one of the very first to take delivery of this line, it landed on Monday, we had it on Tuesday and the kit was ready Wednesday - now thats new!! The soft peaches, pinks, creams and blues of this line remind us of soft fondant fancies and cute cupcakes so why not get the kettle on and join us for a spot of high tea!

We've included instructions to make awesome burnt flowers, a cool technique that was taught recently at one of our crops by Claire and one we've been itching to include with a kit. Its not as scary as it sounds, in fact its so quick and easy with no accurate cutting required as you gently singe away the edges of the fabric to create dimensional flowers. Add some beads in the centre or a brad/button and you are all set.

The kit includes cardstock, 4 double sided heavyweight High Tea patterned papers including journaling cards, a whole pack of High Tea pearls and crystals and a pack of fabric swatches. You'll need three or so photos, the sample uses non standard sizes of 4.75" x 7.5", 4.25" x 5.75" and 4.5" x 5.25" all portrait but you could easily use larger or smaller photos and so would correspondingly need less or more. You'll need a soft brown and a peach inkpad (the sample used Colorbox creamy brown and peach pastel), some 3d foam pads, a scrap of lace (about 18" or so) and something for the centres of your flowers.

We hope you like what we have for you this month, we have even more gorgeousness coming very soon so watch this space!

Lynda

Kit #1 for February

This gorgeous page was designed for us by Jackie using kit 1 for February. The soft shades of peach, green and cream will work with all sorts of different themed photos from feminine to vintage/heritage. Jackie used a 6" x 4" portrait and a 4" x 3" portrait together but she reckons that a 7" x 5" would also work with this design. There is a bit of craft knife work here - perfect for those who like to do fiddly stuff!!
The kit contains cardstock, 3 double-sided heavyweight patterned papers, 12x12 sheet of titles, tags and borders, paper template and a whole pack of paper flowers.
You'll need to use soft brown and green inkpads (the sample uses Colorbox creamy brown and dark moss), brads/buttons or crystals for the flower centres and 3d foam pads to complete this page. Don't forget to dig out your craft knife and cutting mat as well!!

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has very kindly stepped in over recent months to help keep things running while Karen has been out of action with her back. Special thanks go to Jackie and Pauline for keeping the clubs running in her absence - you really have been stars and we can't say 'thank you' enough. Thanks also to our customers who have shown real patience as deliveries have slowed right down as our volunteers have struggled to get orders picked, packed and shipped without Karen to lead the way! Its at times like this that we realise what amazing people we have around us, thank you again.

Lynda x

Kit 2 for January

The snow seems to be playing havoc with everything right now but hopefully it means you are wrapped up nice and snug at home and maybe even getting some scrapbooking done! Our second kit for January is a double page in shades of purple and green with a dash of warm cream thrown in for good measure. We have included a great technique to make shabby chic flowers from acid free tissue paper. These flowers are soft and delicate and can be colour matched to any project you are working on - just choose co-ordinating colours of inks and you are good to go! We are also playing with paper doilies to create gorgeously delicate and lacy effects using inks.

The kit includes cardstock, 4 sheets of patterned papers, 3 A3 sheets of acid free tissue, paper doily and a pack of jewel brads. You'll need to use green and purple inkpads (sample used Peeled Paint and Milled Lavender Distress Ink pads - Colorbox Warm Violet and Olive Pastel also match but are a little darker), a blending sponge, needle and white sewing thread, 3d foam pads, a short length of green ribbon and a paper pricker. The sample used Thickers in green felt for the title but there is ample paper and card left to cut a title and this will also co-ordinate brilliantly. The sample uses two 6" x 4" portrait photos and one 6" x 4" landscape pic but as usual the design will work with a number of different sizes of photos in the same theme.

Hopefully the snow will alleviate sufficiently for clubs to run this month, in the meantime stay safe and warm! Lynda