Aspen Frost Layout

Today I wanted to share a layout I created using some of the new Winter themed products which we have recently added to the website. I tried out a couple of Memory Box dies on this layout in my BigShot and you would be amazed how easily they seperate from the die once cut - even though they are really detailed. I cut the La Rue Flourish twice (once on white cardstock and on a teal) and layered these before adding a snowflake sticker in the middle which I added stickled glitter glue too. Then just a couple of Riviera Corners cut from white cardstock underneath and I had a homemade winter embellishment perfect for my page!

Products Used: (Click to view)

Bo Bunny

Snow Day - Cards Paper

Basic Grey

Aspen Frost - Covered Lashes Paper

Aspen Frost - Oh What Fun Paper

Aspen Frost - Element Stickers

Aspen Frost - Tin Soldier Paper

Cheery Lynn Designs

Mega Sunflower Doily Die

Memory Box

La Rue Flourish Die

Riviera Corner Die

Viva Decor

Pearl Pen - Ice White

~ Charlotte ~



Sneak Peek of January Monthly Kit.....

Coming Soon...!

~ Charlotte ~

New Basic Grey Collection - 'Serenade'

I wanted to share two layouts I created using the new Basic Grey 'Serenade' Collection recently added to the website. These papers have a lovely vintage feel and lends itself to many different themed layouts.



Products Used: (Click to view)

Basic Grey

Serenade - Shilling Paper

Serenade - Half Penny Paper

Serenade - Peacock Paper

Serenade - Parlor Paper

Serenade - Snippets

Serenade - Die-Cut Flowers

Serenade - Chipboard Stickers

Serenade - Element Stickers

Products Used: (Click to view)

Basic Grey

Serenade - Riding Habit Paper

Serenade - Avalon Paper

Serenade - 50 Pence Paper

Serenade - Shilling Paper

Serenade - Die Cut Flowers

Serenade - Metal Button Flair Stickers

Serenade - Snippets

Serenade - Garland 

Darkroom Door

Background Stamp - Buttons

(Stamped with Memento Ink Pad and coloured using copic ciao markers)

Viva Decor

Pearl Pen - Bronze

~ Charlotte ~

Kaiser Craft 'Forget-Me-Not' Layouts...

As soon as the Kaiser Craft December collections arrived I fell in love with the colours of the 'Forget Me Not' collection and knew I wanted to try and create something using this set!

I created two layouts in the end and am really pleased with how they came out - sometimes I can spend hours and hours on a layout but these 2 came together very quickly (to my relief! ... when one comes together quickly that I am pleased with it seems to spur me on somehow!)

Products Used: (click to view)

Kaiser Craft

Forget-Me-Not - Bluebell Paper

Forget-Me-Not - Corsage Paper

Forget-Me-Not - Honeysuckle Paper

Forget-Me-Not - Tulip Paper

Forget-Me-Not - Collectables

Forget-Me-Not - 12" x 12" Sticker Sheet

Pickled Pear - Willow Paper

Life Rub Ons

Wooden Flourishes - Iron Gate

Products Used: (click to view)

Kaiser Craft

Forget-Me-Not - Queen Bee Paper

Forget-Me-Not - Orchid Die Cut Paper

Forget-Me-Not - Collectables

Forget-Me-Not - 12" x 12" Sticker Sheet

Pickled Pear - Willow Paper

Pickled Pear - Clear Stamps

Bazzill Basics

Classic - Black

~ Charlotte ~

Kaiser Craft Pickled Pear Layout ...

I wanted to share a layout I created using the new Kaiser Craft collection - "Pickled Pear". On first glance of this set I have to admit I was undecided. I always like to keep an eye on the Kaiser Craft blog (www.kaisercraft.com.au/blog) and their layouts and inspiration and in the past have found myself really liking layouts and cards made with collections I initially did not like!

So with that in mind I convinced myself that even if you initially do not like a paper set, you can suprise yourself with what can be acheived - it is always good to have a challenge!

This layout came together really quickly in the end and I am so pleased with the final result:

Products Used: (click to view)

Kaiser Craft

Pickled Pear - Apple Paper

Pickled Pear - Avocado Paper

Pickled Pear - Willow Paper

Pickled Pear - Lime Die Cut Paper

Pickled Pear - Olive Paper

Pickled Pear - Pistachio Paper

Pickled Pear - Thyme Paper

Pickled Pear - 12" x 12" Sticker Sheet

Pickled Pear - Collectables

~ Charlotte ~



November Monthly Mini Kit...

This Months Mini Kit features the new Websters Pages 'Park Drive' collection mixed with Bazzill Basics 'Wayfarer' Collection...

The kit will be online tomorrow!

~ Charlotte ~

November Monthly Main Kit - Now & Then ...

This months main kit features the brand new 'Teresa Collins' collection 'Now & Then'.

The papers in this kit are heavyweight and textured so they are really nice to work with and as there is a mix of florals / journal & grid designs and blues the papers are versatile to both feminine and masculine layouts.

The kit will be online tomorrow :)

~ Charlotte ~

Giveaway - Echo Park Winter Wishes Collection Pack!

Would you like to win the brand new Echo Park 12" x 12" Collection Kit - Winter Wishes?

 

 

The Collection Kit contains 12 sheets of 12" x 12" double-sided heavyweight papers, 1 - 12" x 12" sheet of element stickers and 1 - 12" x 12" sheet of alpha stickers.

 

To be in with a chance to win just pop over to our new facebook page (www.facebook.com/thecraftzboutique) and 'like' us. Then leave a comment on our Echo Park Winter Wishes Collection Pack Giveaway note.

 We will then randomly select a winner and send this lovely new collection pack to you!

 

'Like' and post your comment by the 14th November - the winner will be announced on Friday 16th November :)

 

~ Charlotte ~

 

 

Ruby Rock It - Mother Nature Layouts

We have just added the new Ruby Rock It Collection 'Mother Nature' to the website and I managed to grab enough time to create two layouts with it!

You can see below some of the products I used for the layouts :)

Ruby Rock It

Mother Nature - Flutterby Paper

Mother Nature - Pensive Paper

Prima Marketing

Gatsby - Bay

Romance Novel - Say it in Crystal Border

Heartfelt Creations

Hydrangea/Posy Branch Cling Rubber Stamp

(Coloured with Copic Marker)

Kaiser Craft

Life Rub Ons

Viva Decor

Pearl Pen - Silver

Magnolia

Shabby Chic Chandelier Garland - White

Ruby Rock It

Mother Nature - Royale Paper

Memory Box

Riviera Corner Die

Prima Marketing

Fairy Belle - Journaling Notecards #1

Kaiser Craft

Word Rub Ons - Memories

The pillar was stamped from a Stampers Anonymous set ("Classics #2") from my own stash.

~ Charlotte ~

CREATAImpressions Rub Ons...

I recently dug out some rub ons which I had wanted to try for quite a while. The rub ons are by CREATAImpessions and have a raised textured finish so they are much nicer than the standard rub ons. In the end, playing around with these rub ons resulted in a card...

 

I used the following to create this card:

 

Basic Grey

Wisteria - Gazebo Paper

Wisteria - Fountain Paper

Wisteria - Dahlia Paper

 

Craftwork Cards

Back2Basics Elegant Square Cards 148 x 148mm

 

Magnolia

Fairytale Collection - Midsummer Tilda Stamp

 

CREATAImpressions

Flowers of the Month - July Larkspur Textured Rub Down Decals

Flowers of the Month - May Lily of the Valley Textured Rub Down Decals

 

Dusty Attic

Picket Fence Small Chipboard

 

Inka Gold

Inka Gold Paint - Platinum

 

Thank you for looking

 

~ Charlotte ~

October Monthly Kit Sneak Peeks...

Our Main kit this month features the brand new collection 'Yours Truly' by Glitz. These papers have such rich, vivid colors that would work well with so many different themed photographs.

Mini Kit:-

Thank you for looking and to see our Halloween kit see the post below :)

Kits will be available October 1st.

~ Charlotte ~

More recent layouts...

I have been busy lately creating new layouts and trying different products to what I normally use and wanted to share my most recent....

I am so pleased how this layout came out considering that it is quite a simple effect and not too fussy. Until last week I had not considered using embossing folders on scrapbook layouts yet we received the new Spellbinders M-Bossabilities folders and after seeing a layout that spellbinders used these on I thought I would give it a go!

For the cardstock squares I cut the Payper Box Pearlescent card into 5" x 5" Squares and then embossed these using the M-Bossabilities Embossing Folders. Once this was done I used the Viva Decor Inka Gold paint to add a subtle metallic sheen to the embossed areas. This paint comes in a thick creamy form and I applied this lightly with my fingers.

Products Used:

Teresa Collins

Vintage Finds - Orange Damask Paper

Payper Box

A4 Pearlescent Card - White

A4 Pearlescent Card - Lilac

A4 Pearlescent Card - Purple

Bazzill Basics

White & Black Cardstock

Spellbinders

M-Bossabilities Embossing Folder - Ornamental Iron

M-Bossabilities Embossing Folder - Venetian

Cheery Lynn Designs Die

Mega Polynesian Sail

Prima Marketing

Fleur Danseur - Swan Lake

Fleur Danseur - Releve

Viva Decor

Inka Gold - Platinum

Products Used:

My Minds Eye

All is Bright - Merry Paper

All is Bright - Bright Paper

All is Bright - Christmas Tag Paper

All is Bright - Linen Paper

All is Bright - 12" x 12" Sticker Sheet

All is Bright - 12" x 12" Chipboard Element Stickers

All is Bright - Layered Stickers

Products Used:

My Minds Eye

All is Bright - Chevron Paper

All is Bright - Collage Paper

All is Bright - Linen Paper

All is Bright - Merry Paper

All is Bright - Noel Banner Paper

All is Bright - 12" x 12" Sticker Sheet

All is Bright - 12" x 12" Chipboard Element Stickers

Products Used:

My Minds Eye

The Sweetest Thing - Tangerine "Happy" Woodsy Paper

The Sweetest Thing - Tangerine "Happy" Layered Stickers

The Sweetest Thing - Tangerine "Sunshine" Beam Paper

The Sweetest Thing - Tangerine "Together" Chevron Paper

The Sweetest Thing - Tangerine "Sunshine" Blossom Paper

The Sweetest Thing - Tangerine "Hello" Greetings Paper

Products Used:

My Minds Eye

The Sweetest Thing - Tangerine "Together" Chevron Paper

The Sweetest Thing - Tangerine "Happy" Sunny Paper

The Sweetest Thing - Tangerine "Hello" Wishes Paper

The Sweetest Thing - Tangerine "Wonderful" Dandy Paper

The Sweetest Thing - Tangerine "Hello" Greetings Paper

The Sweetest Thing - Tangerine "Sunshine" Title Die Cut

The Sweetest Thing - Tangerine "Happy" Layered Stickers

The Sweetest Thing - Tangerine "Happy" Label Stickers

The Sweetest Thing - Honey "Simply Lovely" Damask Paper

Sneak Peek of the upcoming Halloween Mini Kit!...

(Online October 1st)

Echo Park Mini Album ...

Have you seen the new chipboard albums by Echo Park? They have pull out parts for you to add extra detail or photos! They come in a rectangular shape or a circular design. I created an album using the rectangular design and the Kaiser Craft 'Check In' Collection of papers and Collectable Cardstock Die Cut Shapes.

For the pull out parts I decided to use these areas for Quotes and Journaling rather than pictures as the Kaiser Craft papers had some great designs on the papers which were just the right size.

I Covered the album edges to begin with in Kaiser Craft Acrylic Paint in Black and then added all of the papers and embellishments. The pictures do not show it but all of the cardstock shapes I have adhered using 3D Foam glue pads to make the album more dimensional.

The small stickers which I have used on the tabs are by 7 Gypsies and are called 'Mini Label Sticker Sheet - Travel'.

Now I just need to find the perfect pictures!

Thank you for looking :)

~ Charlotte ~

Kaiser Craft 'Save the Date'

This is a layout which I scrap-lifted from the Kaiser Craft Blog (www.kaisercraft.com.au/blog)

This layout was created using the new Kaiser Craft 'Save the Date' Collection of papers and a pack of the collectable die cut cardstock shapes from the same set.

As soon as I saw this layout, I knew I had the perfect picture for it and the colours of this collection work so well for summer layouts as well as birthdays and celebrations.

You can find our 'Save the Date' selection here.

I also recently created a Christmas card using the new Wild Rose Studio Annabelle's Christmas "Posting Letters' Clear Stamp. I coloured this image in using promarkers and then used a Marianne Design Die to create the scalloped shape.

You can see the stamps here :)

~ Charlotte ~

New Christmas Collections by Kaiser Craft

I have been busy with the new Kaiser Craft Christmas collections we have recently added to the website ("Turtle Dove" and "Twig & Berry") and wanted to share 4 layouts I created from these collections. These papers were so nice to work with and the layouts came together really quickly. The Kaiser Craft 'Turtle Dove - Collectables) were used on all 4 layouts and I still had a lot left over so they do really go along way.

Products Used:

Kaiser Craft

Turtle Dove - 12" x 12" Sticker Sheet

Turtle Dove - Drummers Paper

Turtle Dove - Swans Paper

Turtle Dove - Pipers Paper

Turtle Dove - Glimmer Die Cut Paper

Turtle Dove - Collectables

Websters Pages

Scalloped Sparklers Embellishments

Products Used:

Kaiser Craft

Turtle Dove - Geese Paper

Turtle Dove - Swans Paper

Turtle Dove - Calling Birds Paper (x2)

Turtle Dove - Pipers Paper

Turtle Dove - Partridge Paper

Turtle Dove - Golden Rings Paper

Turtle Dove - Collectables

Turtle Dove - 12" x 12" Sticker Sheet

Timeless - Script Paper

12" x 12" Weave Cardstock - Coffee Bean

Lace

Cotton Elasticated Lace 25mm Natural

Products Used:

Kaiser Craft

Twig & Berry - Eve Paper

Twig & Berry - Advent Paper

Twig & Berry - December Paper

Twig & Berry - Gold Paper

Twig & Berry - Three Kings Paper

Twig & Berry - Bethlehem Paper

Turtle Dove - Collectables

Bazzill Basics

12" x 12" Canvas Cardstock in White

Memory Box Dies

Drop Ornament Die

Emma Ornament Die

Cheery Lynn Design Dies

French Pastry Die

Products Used:

Kaiser Craft

Turtle Dove - French Hen Paper

Turtle Dove - Calling Birds Paper

Turtle Dove - Collectables

Twig & Berry - Hallelujah Paper

Twig & Berry - December Paper

Bazzill Basics

Burlap - Barkley Cardstock

Thank you for looking :)

~ Charlotte ~

September Mini Kit #2 Sneak Peek....

 For our September Monthly Mini Kit 2 I used the Kaiser Craft 'Charlottes Dream' Collection and both layouts below were created from the kit...

Coming Soon ... :)

~ Charlotte ~



September 2012 Kit Sneak Peeks...

I wanted to share today a sneak peek of our September Monthly Kits. This month the main kit features the brand new Echo Park For the Record 2 'Documented' Collection. The papers feature bright yellows, greens and blues but if you flip the papers over there are some lovely vintage designs too.

I created 2 layouts using the main kit which you can see below :)

We also have a very limited mini kit this month using the Country Boutique collection by Fancy Pants. For those who might miss out on this one due to the low number we will be having a second mini kit for September.

For this layout I wanted to try doing something different with my photos so I created a washing line effect and then used the file cards as the photo mat. Whilst this collection by Fancy Pants was only released this Summer many of the items are now discontinued so if you like this set grab it whilst you can :)

~ Charlotte ~

Brand New Products due to arrive next week....

We have so many lovely brand new products on order - and these begin to arrive next week. We will let you know which sets we have on order over the coming weeks and hopefully their expected dates.

My Minds Eye

We are expecting 4 new collections from the My Minds Eye 'The Sweetest Thing' Collection next week. See layouts below which My Minds Eye created with their new products as a taster for their new sets.

'Lavender'

'Honey'

'Tangerine'

'Bluebell'

We are also due to receive the My Minds Eye 'Lost & Found Halloween' Collection next week and for those who do not think it is too early for Christmas/Winter papers the 'All is Bright' collection by Rhonna Farrer....

Teresa Collins

Two new Teresa Collins sets should also be with us at some stage next week which you can see sneak peeks of below.

'Christmas Cottage'

'Vintage Finds'

If everything arrives as it should it looks set to be a busy week of adding to the website so check back to see the latest arrivals. Prima Marketing new collections should also be making their arrival!

~ Charlotte ~