Hi everyone! Aren’t you in LOVE with the August Kit, Malibu? I love the soft, watercolor look along with some of the brighter neon colors!
I have a whole bunch of sunset photos that I sometimes have a hard time scrapping because the colors are so vibrant (and there are a lot of colors), but I don’t want to take away from the photo by adding too many other distracting elements and patterns on my page. But this collection was PERFECT because the colors are soft and the patterns are not too bold.
I cut from sun shapes with my Silhouette Cameo from the Just Nick store and colored each sun in with watercolors to try and match the shades in the paper. I backed each sun with some patterned paper in a similar color.
I added a few layers behind my photo, and a cluster of die cuts and chipboard pieces from the kit in the bottom left corner.
The title is fussy cut from one of the patterned papers, and I wanted to add a little iridescent bit to it, so I added in the sunglasses.
To create a visual triangle, I added some iridescent clouds and stars to the top right of the page, too. And for a finishing touch, a few exclusive sequins scattered around, too!
What photos will you use with this sot, colorful kit??
Hello everyone. I am sharing a fun mixed media layout with you today using lots of pretty products by Elle’s Studio from the July kit and some stamps by Altenew! Also, I finally tried out my Shimmerz Paints Creameez. Love how soft these watercolor paints look in the background.
I used some stamp ink pads and water color paints to color white cardstock teal and purple then stamped the flowers on top and cut them out to use as an embellishment for my layout.
I added a few embellishments along the right side of the photo strip.
I stamped “Hello Sunshine” at the bottom using a minty color ink and added a few acrylic hearts!
I cut the striped patterned paper into a banner to use for my layout. I added a puffy sticker and journaling right onto the strip to save room on my layout for all of the embellishments.
Nathalie here with a new project featuring this month’s super gorgeous Aquarelle main kit. Seriously, this kit is so versatile, full of color, and watercolor designs that are perfect for documenting all your cherished memories.
I love butterflies, and the “Mariposa” paper included in the kit was the starting point for this layout. However, I went ahead and search the Clique Kits digital store for a butterfly cut file, and found this one from January 2016. The combination of color and clean lines of the butterflies in this project bring the page to life.
I love capturing my kids and littles growth, however, i always chose to photograph the difference in their progress using a fixed object. This time, after a quick shopping trip to Michael’s, both, my daughter and niece -unknowingly to each other- bought the same bracelet. “DREAM BIG” is what the beads in the bracelet spelled; and i used the bracelet as my point of reference to compare their developments -they are 6 years apart after all- So sit, and enjoy a compressed version of how this page came together:
For this page, I chose to create a watercolor background using a few Prima watercolor palettes. The color splatters can easily be created by sprinkling some water drops, followed by some ink splatters (on top of the water ones), and then using a round brush connecting the color and water droplets together.
Though I created the background with a different design in mind, the change of orientation of the background helps the overall look of the page.
The cut out butterflies were backed with vellum, and randomly stitched to the watercolor background. All the fussy cut butterflies from the “Mariposa” paper included in the Aquarelle kit were sprinkled around the page, and also sewn into the layout.
The exclusive cards that are included in this month’s kit serves as the layer behind the picture. In addition to finding the cut files, I also found some exclusive printables in the store (September 2015 kit) that also match the colors of the Aquarelle kit. The large tab from this printable serves as part of one of the clusters created around the picture. The rest of the embellishments come from the die cut pack, and this month’s exclusive printables.
To create a visual triangle on the page, another small cluster was created at the top of the page using pieces from the kit along with a piece of the paper’s branding strip. The title of the page is “DREAM BIG” which is what the beads on the bracelets spell. I am not big on alphas, but this month’s Pinkfresh Studio copper set is so beautiful, it needs to be featured in your projects. After adding the journal lines, here is the final layout:
Can you tell, i love butterflies? Trust me, I think i used at least one of them in almost all my projects this month (there are still a few more projects coming to the blog soon!). But you will also be reaching for your detailing scissors to fussy cut this lovely designs. The Aquarelle kit is just a dream to work with. If you haven’t checked the kit, run to the Clique Store to pick one of the few left (i hope they haven’t sold out yet!).
You can always leave me a comment if you have any questions on how this page came together.
Hello friends! Maryám here again to share another layout using the April 2017 kit. If you want to get this kit, just click here, we still have a few left.
For this layout, the first thing that I did was cut a cut file on my Silhouette Cameo. Then I took my watercolors and I used the “packaging” tecnique to do some big watercolor splatters of pink and yellow color.
After that, it’s time to do the funniest part, yes! Embellish the page. I put some flowers, stamped a instax camera from an Altenew stamp that I got from the shop, added some enamel shapes and some stickers from Freckled Fawn.
And for the cut file, I backed it with one of the project life cards that I designed for the kit, with vellum paper, and also with one of the Paige Evans paper.
Here is the result:
Here are some close-ups:
For the title I used one of the words from Freckled Fawn, and the white alpha from Elle’s Studio, but as you can see it’s not white, that’s because I painted it with a gold pen from one of our previous Traveler’s Notebook kit.
I hope you liked this layout. If you have any questions about this project just let me a comment below. Thanks for stopping by!
Today, I am sharing a new project created with the beautiful “Jellybean” kit, and one of the exclusive cut files included in this month’s kit; I think the entire DT is in love with this cut file, not to mention the colors and patterns in the kit!
This project is the happy result of the fusion of scrapbooking and Bible Journaling, as it was created inspired by the beautiful cut file, the colors in the kit, but above all Psalm 9:1, “I will give thanks to you , Lord with all my heart; I will tell of your wonderful deeds”
To frame the beautiful flowers cut out, I chose to go all artsy, and use a combination of watercolor, ink, stamps and gelatos to create the background of the page. Using the packaging technique, some green ink was spread on the page. A little bit of gelatos was then smeared on the page using some water and watercolor. Once all these dry, I used the new Altenew’s Daisy layering stamp, that can be found in the Clique Store – to add just a few of the outline of the leaves. I have created a small video on how the page was created, so sit and enjoy!
I hope you like the video! As you can see, even when i mistakenly smeared ink on the page, the beautiful flowers (created with the exclusive cut file and Paige Evans’ Oh My Heart collection paper #14 -both included in the Jellybean kit- ) cover a large amount of the background, so the big smeared just becomes a hint of color under the flowers.
I created this page after working on my Bible journal, and since I had just taken the picture for an updated head shot, i used the page as a ways to journal about me and what i am thankful for.
For the title, the beautiful wood piece in the Jellybean kit fit this layout perfectly. So i simply added a thin layer of gold acrylic paint, and then gold embossed the letters for that added shine in the page ( i love the end result!). Here is the final layout:
I am happy with the end result of this page (even when the subject of the layout is me!). The inspiration i found in combining my Bible journey, the Jellybean kit and color soothes my soul. I hope you like it, too! If you are not a subscriber, there is still a few a la carte Jellybean kits available, so don’t forget to check the store.
I am always a comment away if you have a question on how this came together.
Aloha My Scrappy Friends!! It’s Hannah with you today. I am using the April “Jelly Bean” Kit to make this Pocket Page Spread today.
This pocket Page Spread I made for the April Challenge using Latina Crafter Stamps. I had a small almost 3X4 size alpha stamp. It is the perfect size for Pocket Page cards or smaller titles. From the minute I saw the stamp I know this was how I would use it. Let me tell you, it was fun, I had a hard time not using this stamp on every card in my spread.
For my pocket page spread, I am doing it monthly. This means for me, I just think about filling pockets. I don’t worry about having two protectors per week. This means that some protectors have two or three days and some have more. This all depends on what is going on in my week. This time period I am documenting is March 1 and 2nd 2017. I am using Design A and then I add a 6X12 protector to go with the one side of the Design A. There was a lot going on at the beginning of the month and I also like to make sure I have enough journaling for my pictures.
I also like to really pretty cards in my pockets especially when I use a kit on my spreads. Using a kit helps keep my selections limited which I really need. I will way overdo it. This year I am really working on keeping it simple to make sure I focus on the stories and photos that happen throughout the month.
Even though I am using a kit, I still love to infuse me into the kit I am using. This April “Jelly Bean” Kit is so colorful it really inspired me to get creative. Mixed Media allows me to play and add to my kits and infuse me into my spreads. The amazing thing is you don’t have to do much with your mixed media to make it special to you.
I started off by printing off the exclusive printables from the April Kit. These printables are designed and coordinate perfectly with each kit. I used this as my starting off point and what also inspired me.
I used white cardstock, cut into 3X4 size cards. I decided not to use Gesso to prime my cards, I knew I would try to stamp as well, I wanted my drying time to be shorter. I also wasn’t sure how this stamp would stamp on gesso, would it smudge? I didn’t want to take that chance. I knew I was going to keep my cards simple too. This often helps me decide whether priming the cards is necessary.
I chose to use watercolors. On one card I just spread the top with an orange color. I added small tiny flowers on both ends of the orange paint. These flowers were similar to the ones in the collection. When paint dried I used a black dye ink and stamped the word Joy in the middle.
I cut the card down and backed it on the Bella Blvd Daily Details Paper. With my journaling, a roller date stamped on and a puffy sticker, this card is so cute and matches my spread.
I also mixed the exclusive designed pocket page cards in my spread as well. I loved this card with the hearts at the top. It had the right amount of space to journal about the Blog Hop we had on March 1st. I added some Freckled Fawn Enamel Dots next to the hearts for a little extra something and left the card alone.
I have found with my pocket pages less is more.
For my other mixed media card I added half circles with watercolor on the bottom half of the card. I used the exclusive printable as inspiration. There was a similar card but I wanted to change up the colors and make them match more of what I had used. This is the cool thing about mixed media. You can tweak and alter your kit and make it work for you.
I Used Joy again with my Latina Crafter Stamp. I stamped once in full ink and then continue stamping until the ink was all gone. This ombre look looks really cool on the different color paint.
After I finished the card I outlined it with my black pen and added this card with an image of a text message I had with a friend. This is a fun way to add conversations and interactions with family and friends without having a major picture.
Throughout my spread I added lots of stamped words with my new Latina Crafter Stamp. Seriously it was so much fun. Added with this Freckled Fawn Foam word and some exclusive printables my coffee photo is really fun. It makes a simple photo and gives it some piazza.
I also used the Stamp on my Photo that I had a longer story/journaling on in my pocket page spread. This is why I used a 6X12 protector. It took a bit to figure out the arrangement on the page but it was fun designing on a different size layout. I printed my journaling from my laptop in a funky typewriter font. this allowed me to add more journaling than I could write out. I also was wanting to use journaling I had right from my FB acct, which is a simple copy and paste for journaling. I had already wrote the words earlier, sometimes there really is no need to re write the journaling.
I hope you check out the april challenge blog post and see all the details and join along. Make sure you tag us so you can be entered into the drawing for the sponsor’s prize. We love to see all you in the Clique have made using your kits!!
Make sure you also check out my process video for this spread.
Can’t wait to see you around!! Have an Inspired Day!
Hi! Donna here for the third time in a row this week and I hope you’re not yet tired of me. For today, I am sharing how I setup my first two weeks of April using the Jellybean kit. I used my A5 Prima planner which is my planner for all my design team stuff.
I started by coloring the alpha stickers with watercolor. This is pretty fun to do, just color the letters you want to use so it’s not that messy. Let it dry first before unsticking the alpha stickers so it won’t tear.
Then I cut a strip of patterned paper and adhered to the inner edges of the insert where you cut the holes. I also used watercolor to add some colors to one of the doilies I used in my spread.
I turned one of the flairs into paper clip as well as one of the flowers in the pack
I also made use of the journal cards as you here in the image below.
Notice the stamped words? Since I don’t have a nice pink ink available, I used watercolor instead. (The little one decided she likes to turn the poor stamp into teeny tiny pieces.. RIP to my one and only pink ink lol!). Just a bit of water, almost dry brushing watercolor onto the word in the stamp (like coffee and love) and gently stamp on to the surface. The stamps I used were by Latina Crafter.
That is all from me today!
Thanks for dropping by!
(Note: Date stickers not included in the kit. It’s a digital file I printed and cut with my Silhouette Cameo)
Hello! Donna here once again!
Will be sharing my second layout using the April kit, “Jellybean”.
I used the floral cut file again, using the same technique I did on my first layout I posted yesterday.
I brushed gel medium inside the floral cut file, adhering them at the same time. After it has dried, I used my watercolors to color inside the cut files. I mixed various colors, based on the floral included in the embellishment pack.
Then I used one of the journal cards to mat the layers of photo and doily for a bit of height and some messy thread for a bit of texture. To make the white small alpha stickers stand out, I matted the alphas to one of the colorful patterned papers in the kit.
Hello!!! It’s Donna here and I’m very excited to be back on the CK Design Team!
For my first post and project, I will be sharing a layout using the April 2017 kit, “Jellybean”.
I love the foiled word arts in some of the papers and that’s the first inspiration on this layout.I didn’t plan to have a monochromatic layout, honestly. I ended up choosing teal/blue with black colors so that’s what I went with.
I fussy cut the words you + me (and later on couldn’t find the “+” cut out so it didn’t make into this layout).
I adhered the floral cut files using gel medium. Then I used watercolors (blue, black) and PITT pencils to color the cut files. I started with the light blue colors first and then mixed the black watercolor later on, creating a grayish blue shade.
I also used watercolors as ink to stamp the word “love”. Scattered it around the layout. The stamp is from Latina Crafter. I scattered the hearts and stars from the foam word stickers by Freckled Fawn. And did the same with the black enamel dots from Freckled Fawn as well.
I have a problem with my printer but good thing I got this 1 photo printed correctly. I didn’t want to just throw the rest away so I used them and layered them like you see here. I also love using layers of messy thread to add a bit of texture
I distressed the edges of the paper in the middle a little bit after cutting about half an inch to make it a little bit smaller. Then I used the blue/green stripe patterned paper as a mat.
Helloooooooo all! Steph here with a fun Art Studio project! I started out by painting the center of a 12 x 12 piece of white cardstock with a little bit of yellow water color. I intentionally painted right on regular cardstock because I wanted to embrace any warping as extra texture. I trimmed my page down and adhered it to one of the gorgeous floral papers from the April kit (found HERE!).
I also couldn’t help myself and HAD to use one of this month’s cut files!! Have you seen the gorgeous designs from this month?? Check them out here!
I also got to use a truly sweet stamp set from Latina Crafter.
I finished my layout off with a bit of black paint splatters – one of my favorite techniques on scrapbook layouts. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by everyone! I will see you soon with even more goodness from April’s kit, Jellybean! 🙂
Hello Clique friends!
I didn’t plan to have a monochromatic layout, honestly. I ended up choosing teal/blue with black colors so that’s what I went with.
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