March Kickoff

And the Academy Award for Best Actor goes to…

Gotta love that Leonardo DiCaprio! How can you not? And now I would like to thank the Clique for bringing us so much amazing and incredible inspiration every day on social media! You guys are the best! Every day I am blown away by the talent of our subscribers, and by the caring supportive attitudes I see- it makes me happy. It reminds me of the time the Clique Kits girls discussed the type of community we wanted to build to be a part of and make our scrappy home in the future. And we said, “What if instead of asking what if, we said HELL YEAH!”

Hi everyone! I could not be more excited to kick off this month because the March Kit Hell Yeah really, truly, no-for-real is my all time favorite Clique Kit ever made so far! I know, I know…you say that every month, right? But, this month really is special. Inna Moreva, one of Clique Kits graphic designers in collaboration with the rest of the Clique Kits girls exceeded all expectations designing our first ever Clique Kits exclusive 12 x 12 papers and die cut ephemera packs, in addition to the usual cards and flair. With motifs like happy macaroons and french fries, Eiffel towers, abstract painterly patterns, and fresh, funky colors for Spring- this kit is so much fun to play with. Of course Ashley Goldberg’s Goldie collection from 7 Paper forms the backbone of the paper collection and we are just so excited to see what our subscribers are going to create with the March Kit all month long. Make sure you are sharing in the facebook group, and on instagram-please tag us! We love to spot our subscribers sharing! Many who have been discovered have become guest designers and limited edition kit designers!

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We would love to have you join the fun with our monthly challenge, which will post live on March 5th. I can’t wait to see the Varsity Design team’s inspiration! Play along for a chance to win a prize!

If you are a blogger, we hope you will join us this month for the monthly Pep Rally on March 23rd. Subscribers and Design Team members alike may participate in the monthly blog share showing one or more projects using the kit of the month. Each participant earns product credit just for doing what you love! There is also a chance to win extra product credits for participating, and invited guests and blog hoppers can win a free kit. This event is a sentinel to mark the reveal of the following month’s kit, with all of the hype, while enjoying the sharing and inspiration of the previous month’s creativity.

In other news this month, the Clique Cards Spring Edition Limited Edition Kit is available for pre-order. This kit is beautiful, and features the My Mind’s Eye On Trend 2 collection by Jen Allyson, and a few surprises. Whether you make cards or not, this kit will not disappoint. The Clique Kits Spring card kit is able to help you stock up on all occasion cards to last throughout the year. Combined with our World Card Making Day card kit and our Holiday Card Kit, this kit rounds out the perfect triad of card kits to complement your monthly subscription. 

You won’t want to miss out on the adorable cactus and macaroon exclusive stamp sets in the shop, plus the latest inks from Altenew. Shop the Clique Cards Spring 2016 and Add Ons section of the store for ideas!

Have you seen all of the new products added to the Clique Kits shop? With new merchandise listed all the time- make sure you follow our blog and follow us on social media so you stay informed!

Did you know that in addition to the main Clique Kits blog (this one) the Clique Kits leadership team also have their own blogs ? There is often so much information to share, news, updates on products, inspiration, previews, and of course projects to share…too much to fit it all in here. Make sure that in addition to following Clique Kits you also follow Gia,  Erica , and Nicole. We would also love it if you would follow all of our fabulous Design Team members! You can find their links here! Simply click on a photo to be connected to the blog! If you have a blog or are active on social media, please share your links and galleries with the Clique!

Let’s get March started and bring it on!  Now can I have a Hell Yeah?!

-xo Gia

 

 

 

December Designer in the Spotlight- Inna Moreva

Hello everyone!  I hope everyone enjoyed the December Pep rally and had a chance to check out our January 2016 kits!  If you missed the blog share yesterday CLICK HERE to check it out and have a chance to win a December kit!  Today I am excited to introduce our December Designer in the Spotlight Inna Moreva.

 

Inna is an amazing graphic designer who Gia discovered while shopping on Etsy!  Gia instantly fell in love with Inna’s designs and invited Inna to be part of the Clique Kits Leadership team!  We are thrilled to have Inna join us and we can not wait for you to see her designs in our Limited Edition Valentine kit called XOXO!  You are going to love it!

Everyone please say hello to our December Designer in the Spotlight and the newest member to the Clique Kits team Inna Moreva!

1. Tell us a little bit about your creative process.

My creative process starts with a search for an inspiration.  Usually, I browse Pinterest. Then I open my sketchbook and the brainstorm begins. I just write down or sketch the ideas that pop into my  head. Next step is the choice of color scheme.  Then I continue the work in Adobe Illustrator.  It is very helpful to take a break from time to time. When I get distracted, I get interesting ideas and get  back to work with even more enthusiasm.

2. Where and when are you most creative?

Sometimes it seems the further I am from my desk, the more creative I am.  For instance, while traveling, I get a crazy desire to capture all the beauty around me in patterns.

3.  What are some of your must have supplies?

Sketchbook, pencil, my Mac and Wacom tablet.

4.  Who are some of your influences?

I find people who enjoy what they do incredibly inspiring.  Especially if they managed to turn their hobby into a small (or maybe not so small) profitable business.

5.  3 things people probably do not know about you.

• I think, people basically don’t know what I do.  After all, according to my Instagram, I only travel and knit.  HaHa!  But the truth is, I work everyday and late into the night.
• I got my very first job as a graphic designer in Greece.  I had to draw an illustration for Acropolis Museum dinner coasters collection.  Last summer I saw those dinner coasters in a Souvenir store in Crete, they are still being sold, 6 years later!
• A couple months ago it appeared to me: “would be cool to make designs for scrapbooking”  Then I opened a store at Etsy, where I started selling digital scrapbooking supplies.  After a couple of days I was already a part of the Clique Kits team!  Just like that!  I am still astounded with how quickly my thoughts materialized.

6.  Favorite:

• Book-I don’t have a favorite book, but the last one I’ve read was quite interesting-“Reality Transurfing” Vadim Zeland
• Movie-So many! From the latest ones – “Interstellar”
• Candy-Marshmallow
• Music-Coldplay, Florence and the Machine, Moby
• Color-Pastel colors, teal
• TV Show-House M.D.

7.  Can you share what helps you break out of a creative slump?

I just take a break.  Go for a walk, cook, knit, take a bath – anything to get distracted and clear my mind.  Traveling and changing the setting, of coarse, helps the best, but don’t have that possibility all the time.

8.  How long have you been designing and what inspired you to get started?

I have been working as a graphic designer for more than 6 years.  Ever since my childhood I liked to draw.  When I got my first computer, I chose MS Paint over games, later on I discovered Photoshop and web design classes.  To start studying graphic design was just a logical move, I didn’t see myself as any other profession.

9.  How would you describe your style?

Laconic.  I don’t like to pile up the design with an overwhelming amount of details.  I believe that less is more.

10.  Can you share with everyone the places where they can connect with you?

http://www.instagram.com/inna.moreva/

http://www.facebook.com/inna.adamenya

11.  What are your predictions for the new trends to hit in 2016?

Aspiration for minimalism, use of simple geometric shapes.  Rich and bold colors from 80’s and 90’s.  My beloved typography and handwritten fonts will also stay in trend.

12.  If you could go anywhere in the world and take one person with you, where would you go and who would you bring along?

I would take my husband and go on a trip around the world!

 

We thank Inna for sharing a little bit about herself with us today and we hope you enjoyed today’s post!  Our Limited Edition Valentine kit will be available for pre-order soon!  You are not going to want to miss this kit so please sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all upcoming sales, events and pre-orders!  Thanks so much for stopping today and have a beautiful day!