Whoa, it’s September. That is how I feel right now. When did September arrive, I missed it. I hope you are enjoying the journey with your September 2017 kits. If you haven’t received yours as of yet, they have all been shipped and yours should be arriving on your door step soon.
Tonight I’m going to share the mood board and sneak peeks of our October Kit with you. This kit will get you in that bossy pants kind of mood. So grab your coffee (or wine), phone the girls friends, and get ready to scrapbook. The October 2017 kit is called Girl Tribe.
Alright now that you have seen this inspiring mood board, how about some sneak peek photos? Here are some sneak peeks of our Main October Kit. Subscriptions for our Main Kit & Travelers Notebook Kit will begin with our October kit will open Monday, September 11. Limited amount available so sign-up quickly. We ship internationally.
Okay don’t you just LOVE this kit so far? How about some pictures of our Travelers Notebook Kit?
I’m so excited about this kit and can’t wait to cut it up!
Now, I also want to say I’ve been thinking of all those still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and those in the midst of Hurricane Irma in Florida. My mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and brother-in-law all live just south of Tampa. They are all safe and not in the area as they evacuated. But I hope you all stay safe.
Finally, join us all week for October Sneak peeks with the full reveal on September 20th. Have a great evening.
Hello Clique fans! It’s Enza, and today I’m here to share a couple of spreads in my Travelers Notebook featuring the gorgeous Sundance Main Kit.
Fall season is upon us and this kit is perfect to document it. Since the month has just started, the first thing I want to share is how I embellished the opening pages of my insert.
The patterned paper on the left-hand side is part of my cover. I made my own inserts a while ago and this just happened to match the colors in the kit perfectly. I used one of the exclusive Fall words cut files for the month, which I cut out of white card stock and tinted with a mini ink blending tool and Distress Inks from my stash.
I placed it vertically along the left side of the page and added the word “memories” from the Freckled Fawn Puffy Alpha Stickers below it. I kept the embellishments to a minimum, just a few 1Canoe2 ephemera pieces and enamel dots.
For the right side, I mainly used the exclusive printables that come with the kit this month. They are so gorgeous! Love them all!
I also created my first spread for this month.
I used some of the Fancy Pants Dream Big patterned papers to cover both pages and adhered two strips of a different color along the spine to create some separation. The cut file peeking out of the photo is one of the older Clique Cuts that can be found in the digital store.
A few stickers, die cuts and the Fancy Pants Puffy Sticker sentiment finished one side of the spread, while my journaling, which I typed and cut into strips, completed the other side.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you felt inspired to use the Sundance Kit for your September memories.
It’s Hannah with you here today. I am so excited to share this post. I am always thinking of fun ways I can mix up my kits. This month I thought, wouldn’t it be cool to use the cut files we get with our kits and cut my photo?!
This month Amy Horton gave us a cut file to use with the Traveler’s Notebook kit. The Sundance Traveler’s Notebook Kit features the Wish You Were Here collection by Pretty Little Studio and designed by Ashley Horton. It is colorful, travel themed and has some really fun and hip trees in it. I love this collection and this kit is so jammed packed and perfect for the Traveler’s Notebook.
I pulled out my silhouette and cut out the cut file with a couple of pieces of 4×6 patterned journaling cards from the kit. I also decided to be very brave. (I used a different cut file but we also offer digital files with our kits as well.)
I think one of the things about learning in scrapbooking is trying new things. Sometimes these things work out sometimes they don’t and you need to rethink your approach or try it a different way. This problem solving helps you grow as a scrapbooker. I also feel like if you are happy with the way you do things you shouldn’t have to change your style. But sometimes it is just good to try something new to remember why you love your style too.
All this for trying new things. I am cutting on my photo. I printed a big photo of Mt. Rainer from the zoo. I took it with my DSLR, did a simple edit on it. Printed in as a 5×7. This size a tad bigger than the Traveler’s notebook, but once I cut the cut file most of the extra stuff from the photo would be taken out.
If this is something you are wanting to do, I suggest using a photo you know most of the main stuff in the photo will get taken off. This should help pick a photo that can handle that. I choose a mountain image because it contained a lot of blue sky and then a different colored mountain. The mountain is easy and clear to see because it is way lighter than the sky. This difference in light and dark colors and solid less detail helps you see the image even though not all of it is really there.
Using a cut file on your photo can be so cool and a fun way to showcase the cut file and your photo.
This is what my photo looks like all cut, not on my spread.
I left most of the hello off from the cut file. It wasn’t actually on purpose but in the end I think I would have cut it off anyway so there was less blue from the sky.
I love how the plane has the dark colors from the landscape around the mountain.
Like I mentioned I cut the file with patterned paper as well. This is something I do often. I really like how using different patterns make the cut files look completely different.
I used the really nice Fancy Pants Traveler’s Notebook from the kit this month. I decided to add both the photo and the patterned paper cut file on my spread.
I kept the spread really simple. Leaving lots of room for journaling. using the washi tape for layers. This also keeps the spread pretty flat , which is something I have been thinking a little more about lately. I want to be able to get my stories in these albums without having to not use pages because I can’t close my notebook. Using cut files and washi tape for layers I don’t need to add as many layers, though it still looks like I did.
I love the phrase and card stock stickers in this collection. They add some spunk to my spread.
I used a small paper bag that came with my Clique Kits as a place to tuck a tag threaded with colorful twine.
I finished off this spread with some heart die cuts with similar colors as my cut files. It really adds to my journaling without being really busy.
Be sure to head over to the Clique Kits Youtube Channel and watch my process video. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss any of the Design Team videos we post there.
Thanks for joining me today. I hope you check out the store and add your add ons, before the September Kits ship out. I can’t wait to see what you all make with you Traveler’s Notebook Kit this month!!
Hello friends! Welcome back to the Clique Kits blog! Today I am sharing a little about my crafty space. About a year ago I shared my space on the blog and since then I have really been itching to redo the room. I decided to just take the plunge and go for it! I recruited the help of my mom to help me chose the right colors to create a calm and soothing space.
Right now, as you can see below the walls are an olive green…yuck! I really wanted to soften and brighten the whole room and then place dark accents around for a pop of color.
We went to Home Depot and decided on light grey and tan to compliment the sheer binds that will hang long and drag along the carpet.
On the wall behind the desk I will mount these Mosslanda picture ledges.
I will place the Ribba frame in various sizes along the picture ledges with a few accent pieces along the ledge.
I also picked up one of these cute globes at JoAnns that I will place on the wall.
I am SO excited to get started this weekend! By next week I will have a whole new space! I promise to share an update with you when it is completed!
Melissa here with you again and I’m sharing the second, of four, projects I have made using the stunning September Sundance kit.
I love Locker Room posts! The title always reminds me of half time at a football game (totally appropriate right now since it’s football season GO HAWKS!) and the coach is getting every one fired up again… whether it’s because the team needs a kick in the toosh or maybe they are rocking it out and don’t want to lose steam. So… this type of post always has me wanting to give you a pep talk! Maybe you have no mojo… maybe you are going strong… whatever it is, I hope that I can just provide with a couple more tools for your creative toolbox and how to make the most of your kit!
Here we go!
I know, I know. This looks like the makings of an Art Studio post but, it’s not. This piece of cardstock was a booboo. I messed up with my ink for another project. Almost threw it out but, noticed the colors went perfect with the papers in this kit. So, I added a few more splatters and decided to use it as my cardstock base. See? Even our “mess ups” end up useful! Don’t throw them out just yet!
Alright, so this next part has a lot to share. One of the ways I love taking on a new perspective and/or stretching my product is to look at what I can fussy cut. The flowers and leaves were so perfect to do this with! It definitely helps to utilize every single part of the kit. I also wanted to incorporate one of the cut files. I love how cut files can add more to the projects and, the best part? You never run out! I’m also going to be using some of the stickers on this card and those fun alpha stickers.
I want to point out something with this card, so far. When I use mists and inks on my cardbase, I notice that I use less product. Why? Because the inks provide a couple of things… texture and color. That way, I can bring in a little pop of something with the pattern papers and embellishments but, not too much. The result is my product/kit lasts longer! And I can make more! Which is exciting when I love the collection and papers and all that! Yay!
Here is the final card with the finished sentiment and embellishments…
Thanks for swinging by today! Head over to the shop to see more of the September Sundance kit, as well as, the ala carte shop for all the beautiful add-ons you can get! Use code melissa10 at checkout and save 10% on your order!
Hello friends! Candace back with you today and I am so excited to share my first project using the September Sundance kit. Guys….I LOVE this kit! It makes this boy mom heart so happy! This kit is filled with lots of blues, greens, yellows and neutrals with themes that fit our family perfectly! We love to spend time outdoors and go on wild adventures together. In case you missed it, here is a look at the kit that you can pick up in the store here.
For today’s travelers notebook spread I HAD to use the map paper. For the left side of the spread I cut the map paper slightly smaller than the full page width so I could create a little border on the far left. I wanted the left side of the spread to look like the papers were just dropped on the page, very organic.
I added a little backpack embellishment from the die cut pack along with a label for my journaling.
I wanted the right side of the spread to feel more organized and balanced. I double matted my photo and added another die cut above the photo. To mimic the border on the left side I added a border strip. I decided to make the border on the right side a little larger than the right to bring a little more color and balance to the right side.
I just adore how this little spread turned out! This kit is SO inspiring and when I look at it I am filled with lots of ideas. I can’t wait to share the rest of my projects with you! Make sure you pick up this kit, you will LOVE it!
Melissa here with you today and I’m sharing one of my four projects created using the absolutely stunning September Sundance kit. Seriously, it is so beautiful. I just love the two collections from 1 Canoe 2 and Fancy Pants. So Fall but, a slightly different color palette than the usual oranges and browns. Love!
Alright, so, on to my project. Today I wanted to share with you a fun card using one of the cut files from the CK Store. I love using cut files and I know there are so many posts and tutorials on using them but, it never hurts to see one more. Right? Plus, it also doesn’t hurt to remind you we have some awesome cut files here in the shop! Designed exclusively for you by some top notch ladies, too, and they go so well with the kits and product! Yay!
Alright, here is the cut file already cut out and ready to go…
To get my papers ready, I kept the “negative” pieces of the cut file and used them as a template. That way, I knew I would get slightly bigger to the true size. This helps immensely when getting ready to place them in between those spaces of white cardstock. I know they fit and will go over slightly so I can use some adhesive too. I found it easier to adhere the patterned paper strips to the card first. Especially for this particular cut file since there were some super thin pieces. It’s hard to line it up right and get it down perfect.
Because of the thin lines of cardstock, I used glossy accents as my liquid adhesive. It dries clear and I don’t mind the slight shiny parts that show. After adhering the cut file on to the cardstock, I didn’t like how the basket part of the hot air balloon looked as just white. It was too late, and too annoying, to try to cut out from cardstock something so, I dug out my Gelatos. Next time… I will remember to cut out “just in case” OR color with the ink FIRST. It got a little sketchy a few times and almost smeared on my card base. But, in the end, I don’t mind the way it looks.
The puffy sticker words from Fancy Pants are just perfect for cards! Almost all of the sentiments are PERFECT and I thought this one would go so well with the hot air balloon.
The card really didn’t need much else! Just a of the die cuts from the kit and ta da! Easy and so fun and whimsical.
Thanks for joining me today for Geek Lab! I hope you get a chance to grab some of the awesome cut files in our shop and use them to help stretch your kit! Make sure to use code melissa10 at check out to save 10% on your order!
It’s Donna here once again with another project using the August “Malibu” kit
For today, I am going to share how I decorated the month of August using this colorful and fun kit.
Remember my first post, where I used acetate to make a stencil out of the Scallop cut file? I used that stencil again here in these planner pages.
I love this patterned paper with lots of holographic images. I used some of them as well as some of the printables (Main kit and TN printables) to embellish the squares in my monthly spread. I used a piece of Post-It Note to measure one of the squares and used that as a stencil.
AND these leftovers from the ephemera pack make great templates/stencils too.
These photos were taken before I wrote anything so they’re still clean and pretty. Ha!
First-week page
Second and third-week pages
(I used a mixture of distress inks and watercolors)
Of course, a handmade paper clip is a must. I made 3!
I recommend using a strong adhesive for a sturdy hold. I used felt cloth as backing to the paper clips.
I hope you liked my project! Would love to read your comments!
I’m not ready to let the summer go or the warm weather. I’m holding on tight. But this September Kit has me warming up to the idea of fall, bonfires, changing leaves, and Salted Caramel Mochas. What is your favorite part of a season change? Whether you are heading into winter, spring, fall or summer. Or maybe you don’t have seasons, what is your favorite part of back-to-school?
This mood board will have you are warm and fuzzy and super cuddly. The September kit is called Sundance. The name itself makes me warm up!
Now onto our Mood Board. Don’t you feel all warm and fuzzy? Take the time to explore this month and go on an adventure. This kit is perfect for documenting those moments of discovery, happiness, freedom, travel, and experiences. Don’t limit yourself.
Now I’m sure you want to see some sneak peeks of the September 2017 Kit!!!
Main Kit
I adore these photos taken by design team Hannah.
Travelers Notebook Kit And more fabulous images from Hannah.
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I used the ombre striped paper from the main kit papers for the ice cream cut file and then used the sequin mix to finish them off.
I loved the puffy stickers and I have used the quote puffy sticker in keeping with my theme….give me sugar!
I have foamed mounted my photo so I could tuck embellishments under it like the ice cream and popsicle die cuts. The hexagons are from the sticker sheet.
I added the emoji face die cuts, because who isn’t happy eating ice cream!
I have finished my layout off with sewing a border around my page and adding the cut file word Sweet (in white to keep my page soft).
Here are some close up photos for you:
I love scrapping ‘no people’ photos like this, it is important to remember such things as favourite foods, seasons, books etc as they are a sum of us!
Thank you so much for stopping by this month to check out my layouts and I hope they have inspired you in some way!
I placed it vertically along the left side of the page and added the word “memories” from the Freckled Fawn Puffy Alpha Stickers below it. I kept the embellishments to a minimum, just a few 1Canoe2 ephemera pieces and enamel dots.
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