Exciting News!

Finally, at last I can share my exciting news that I have been holding in for what seems like forever!  As of July 1/14 I will be designing for Scraps of Elegance! I can't wait for my first kit to arrive so I can start creating with the yummy goodness that is within! I hope you all will continue to drop in and follow my journey as I strive to be an inspiration to all who stop by! Stay tuned!

June kit from C'est Magnifique and fond farwells

Hi all! It's time to share with you all what I have created with the June Kit from C'est Magnifique Kits!. It's been a bitter-sweet month for me both personally and creatively, with saying good bye to my Mother-in-law and working with this amazing kit which is my final kit for C'est Magnifique. I have so enjoyed designing for CM but it seems we are both going forward in new ways!  I want to thank Leslie for taking a chance on me and I want to wish Deonna all the best as she takes over C'est Magnifique Kits!

Now for my projects!  My first project I want to share with you is called "Moments" This kit has so many wonderful elements to choose from I put a little of everything on this layout! Here is little Lucia, who is stunning in her pink flower headband!  I did alot of mixed media type techniques from stamping to stenciling with home made modeling paste, to distressing and using paints and gelatos. I even took threads off the brown burlap trim and used them around the little roses on the outer edge of my layout! Such fun!

 To create this layout I used the Main Kit, the flower add on, the embellishment add on and the MMM Kit. From my stash I used: stencil, home made modeling paste,gesso, stamp, archival ink,string, leaves.

Close  ups:

This layout is in memory of my loving Mother-in-law who passed away May 16/14 and now rests in the loving arms of Jesus.  "Mother".  This photo is of my MIL and my dear hubby, taken almost 3 yrs ago at our daughters wedding, and she had just celebrated her 90th birthday. She always had this smile and light in her eyes when she talked with any of her children,  grandchildren and great grand children. She is fondly remembered and sadly missed. I wanted to keep this layout C&S, which is not really may style at all, but suits Mom.

I used papers from 7 Dots from the Main kit and got out my Martha Stewart punches and punched away! I very lightly inked the edges just to define them a bit more. I used lots of flowers and the cute Prima doily stichers. I altered the Blue Fern Calligraphic Border with distress paints in the metallics and teal chalk ink by Prima.

 To create this layout I used the Main kit, the flower add on, and the embellishment add on. From my stash I used: distress paint and inks, border punches, clock die, Inka Gold, and teal chalk ink.

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Time for some fun! I bought this wooden plaque from Michael's some time ago with just this kind of project in mind!  I call it "She Knew". I made good use of the MMM kit for this one! Lots of paint and sprays and rub on's and gleatos! 

 To create this project I used the main kit, the flower add on, the embellishment add on and the MM Kit. From my stash I used: gleatos, mists, stencil, home made modeling paste,doll stamp and archival ink.

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For my last but not least layout I have "Brotherly Love" to share with you. Jacob just loves his little brother Seth sooo much! When I saw this paper from the Kiasercraft papers that came in the June kit, I knew I would be using this photo with it! I had such fun using the turquoise paint from the MMM kit to make those yummy paint drip at the bottom of the layout. I painted the Blue Fern chippies black, and I made black dashes along each letter in the banner part of the title. 

 To create this layout I used the Main kit, the flower add on, and embellishment add on and the MM kit. From my stash: memory box die, stencils, home made modeling paste, mists, black paint and pen and cardstock,, wire string, leaves.

Close ups:

Thanks so much for stopping by, I hope you gained some inspiration on different ways to use this glorious kit!

I have some great scrappy news to share with you in a couple of weeks, so please stay tuned! 

Be Blessed!

Full reveal of C'est Magnifique's June Kit - Lazy Days of Summer!

This kit is just Heavenly! The beautiful Kiaser Craft papers and 7 Dots Studio papers work together so wonderfully.  You will enjoy working with this kit as much as we all have! Unfortunately for me I couldn't get all my projects done due to a loss in our family that took quite abit of my time, energy and emotion. Getting back into the swing of things has been a bit difficult.

Without further delay, here is the amazing Lazy Days of Summer kit!

Kit Paper:
7 Dots Studio: Nature Walk: Songbird
7 Dots Studio: Nature Walk: Musical Blooms
7 Dots Studio: Nature Walk: Cotton
7 Dots Studio: Nature Walk: Gray Day
7 Dots Studio: Nature Walk: Cloudy
7 Dots Studio: Nature Walk: Winged Vines
KaiserCraft: Kaleidoscope: Collage
KaiserCraft: Kaleidoscope: Decoupage
KaiserCraft: Kaleidoscope: Expression
KaiserCraft: Kaleidoscope: Impasto
KaiserCraft: Kaleidoscope: Mosaic

Kit close ups:

 Kit Embellishments:

Prima: Divine: Large Canvas Alphabet

Manor House Ivory Roses

Prima: Something Blue: Tie the Knot Flowers

Shimmerz: Spritz: Caribbean Sunset

Manor House Frames: Black and White

American Crafts: Rose Ribbon: Peony

Kaisercraft: Kaleidoscope: Cardstock Die-Cuts 

Prima: Resin Angels (1/2 package)

Maya Road: Linen Burlap Trim

Embellishment add on:

Prima Crochet Icons 1
Prima: Ingvild Bolme: Junkyard Findings: Black Metal Street Signs
KaiserCraft: Kaleidoscope: Sticker Sheet
Webster's Pages: Metal Frame
Prima: Hello Pastel: Buttons
Prima: Lace Sticker: Doily 3
American Crafts: Thickers Alphabet
Blue Fern Studios: Chipboard: Calligraphic Bord

Flower Add on:

Prima: Princess: Glass Slippers

Prima: Parfait: Wintergreen

Manor House: Black Roses

Petaloo: Botanica Blooms: Teal

Prima: Songbird: Button Vine

Petaloo: Mini Blossoms: Pink

 MMM Kit Add on:

Ayeeda Mist: Pastel Pink
Ayeeda Paint: Matte Turquoise
Gelatos: Tropicals Set
KaiserCraft: Texture Stamp: Victoria
Tim Holtz Ideology: Botanical Remnant Rubs
My Mind's Eye: Chalk Studio Tags
Maya Road: Wood Hearts 
Prima: Free Spirit: Wood Embellishments (1/2 package)
Ingvild Bolme: Jean Plates (3 pieces)
Petaloo: Teal Berry Spring Cluster
Prima: Jutes Flowers
Petaloo: Botanica: Pistachio 
Blue Fern Studios: Chipboard: Techno Rings

I will be back to post my projects on June 5th so please come back to see what I have created with the kit!

Be Blessed!

May sketch challenge for C'est Magnifique!

This is my last layout from the May kit that I'll be sharing with you, and it is using the May Sketch! I loved this sketch, and i knew right away that I would use my new Prima Metallic Ink Chalkers to give the Blue Fern Studios gate chipboard a rustic look with a great patina. So much fun!  I used 2 photos from my son's and future daughter in laws engagement photos.

To create this layout, I used the main kit, and all the add ons.  From my stash I used a mask, molding paste, gesso, stamps, border punches, acrchival ink, chalk ink, seam binding, viva decor pearl pen, green mist.

Here is the awesome sketch designed specifically for C'est Magnifique by Michele Singh.

Now, I hope you give this sketch a go, and make sure you go to the C'est Magnifique Kits blog and link up your take on the sketch for a chance to win an amazing prize!

Be Blessed!

More projects with C'est Magnifique Kits!

Hi! I'm back today for the second time! Now I want to share with you 2 more projects I created with "Simple Elegance", the May kit from C'est Magnifique. 

This layout is very special to me, as it is the first layout done with the engagement photos of my son and his lovely Fiancee! This layout is different for me, as I kept it really clean and simple. No misting! No edge distressing!  I had to ink the edges though, as I wanted the layers to pop. The color yellow is a difficult color for me to work with, not really a fan, but I really think I pulled it off with this layout! 

I fussy cut out the heart from one of the papers and i did a tiny bit of masking with a stencil and molding paste on the pale yellow background, and I used the stamp and ink that came with the kit as well.  I used a few border punches, and a Memory Box die, and MS butterfly punch.  I love how the black and white photo just pops off the page!  I will have more engagement layouts to share in the future! 

Here are some close ups!

 I really stepped out of my comfort zone this month, not only in color, but I did some CARDS!!! Those of you who know me well, know that I don't "do" cards! Well, I have decided that its time to make some changes around here!  This is my first card of  the kit to share! It's not the best sentiment, but you must remember, I don't do cards, so I don't really own any sentiment stamps! I will get there!

I wanted to use the purple papers that came in the kits as well as use up the crocheted doilies. To make them go further, I cut them in half and got twice as many!  I fussy cut the bird on the branch out an added the purple flower spray. Everything on this card is from the kit.  I distressed the edges, but didn't ink them this time. I am happy with how it turned out! 

Here are some close ups!

For my second card I wanted to go more shabby chic! I used the grey print paper from the kit and used a stencil with molding paste and chalk ink. I first put the chalk in down and then added the molding paste over top of that, so the pink showing through is more soft and subtle.  I stamped around the edges with a Prima stitch stamp[ LOVE it!] and the I glued the pink rhinestone ribbon down and layered some of the chipboard embellishments that came in the kit. I outlined them with a black marker to make them more defined and to tie in with the stitching stamped around the edges.  I then cut a flower in half, and tucked it under the chipboard with some leaves, added some butterflies and softened everything with some gesso!

Here are some close ups of this card!

Thanks so much for stopping by for the second time today! I will be back tomorrow and share another engagement layout and my take on the May Sketch! See you then!

Be Blessed!

Simple Elegence - May Kit from C'est Magnifique!

Yay! It is time to reveal the Main Kit embellishments to you and the gorgeous name of the May kit! Simple Elegence. Has a beautiful ring to it, doesn't it? It truly describes this beautiful kit , with the lovely papers from Pion. Here is the list of embellishments!

Prima: Tea Thyme: Alphabet Stickers

Blue Fern Studios: Garden Gate Chipboard

Prima: Something Blue: First Dance Flowers

KaiserCraft: Clear Stamp: Decorative Accent

Prima: Princess: Chipboard Pieces

Quick Quotes: Powder Puff Chalking Ink: Amaretto

Prima: Rhinestone Trim

Here are the close ups of the Main kit:

Thanks for stopping by, and I will be posting again a little later today with 2 more layouts featuring this kit!

Reveal day for C'est Magnifique Kits!

Hi everyone! Its reveal time for me using the May Kit from C'est Magnifique! I've got 2 really cute layouts to share, and they feature my cousin's 2 darling girls! The papers from this kit are so soft and delicate, and the embellishments where just perfect for these 2 photos that I worked with. First is Madelyn, she is the big sister. I have scrapped this photo before, but when I saw these papers, and the sprays that came in the MMM Kit, I knew I had to scrap it again! That's a scrappers prerogative! ;) So, I really liked the netting surrounding Madelyn, and I tried to mimic that using cheese cloth. I used the mask and mists that came in the MMM kit, to give the feel of the outside, the sunshine and the blue sky.

I also tried to make it feel like the whole layout was a picture, recreating a scene with a picket fence and leaves and flowers, It has a real whimsical feel!  Hope you like!

Here are some close ups!

Layout #2 features sweet baby Danika! Doesn't she look like a living doll? Could she possibly be real? She is! Of course I had to go pink with this layout. There was just no other way. I did lots of layering with the papers and embellishments that came with the various add ons. I did some random stamping, it just helps bring it all together. I absolutely LOVE the large Blue Fern Chipboard frame that came with the Embellishment Add on! Yummy! I first painted it white, then I stamped it with black archival ink and a music stamp, and then I used the embossing enamel and yellow paint that came in the MMM Kit. Super gorgeous and so much fun!  Of course, no layout of mine is complete, or rarely, anyways, with out some stencil work and misting.  I also want to give credit to Janet Haslom Photography for the beautiful photo of Danika! Check out her work!

 

Here are some close ups!

Well, that is it for today! I'll be back tomorrow with more layouts to share, AND the full reveal of the May kit! Please come back, ya hear?

Be Blessed!