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Lady Pattern Paper
Around here things have been hectic, crazy, scary but mostly exciting.Since the last time traveling around the country teaching 300 odd ladies at Scrapbook Studios event things have been interesting around here. I was slapped yet another LOW blow by the industry, which turns out to be the biggest ever blessing by God. You know the feeling when God shuts a door HE alone opens an even bigger one! Well there you have it! I am blessed even more than I can ask or dream of....well I can dream bigger and so i am doing just that!

One of those exciting things is the release of the new Lady Pattern Paper papers in Egyptian Gold [Limited Edition] and Dazzling Blue [indeed]. I asked Bernie for a navy but what she gave us is the prettiest ever blue that is really versatile, and maybe one day she will do a navy but for NOW i am in love! And those gold hearts, well have my heart!
I was excited to photograph and play with these papers before release day and am always so honorued and excited to a part of the process.
How gorgeous are these golds? Best I stock up on some more before they are all sold out!

Then there is this that I am really excited about...but you will have to wait just a little longer for the reveal!

and then there is the Stencil Girl Christmas in July Bloghop that is happening tomorrow...so watch this space and hop along as you can be a winner too! Until later this weekend....
I am off to have a great teaching weekend filled with loads of creativity!


Kraft Essentials Double Page Layout.

Imagine Crafts
What does Kraft Essentials, travel paper and Spar have in common? Well if you live in Gauteng then it all comes together in a double page layout about a horse. Yes strange but true, and it just goes to show how versatile the Lady Pattern Paper range is.
For this double page layout was inspired by the beautiful photos of Leo and Julianna. I drew inspiration from the purple and blue in the photos to use as my accent colour on the layout. For the rest it was a natural colour selection in the Kraft Essentials paper and then I found this gorgeous travel paper that worked perfectly in colour, pattern and texture. All of these elements together with a few embellishments I found at Spar and you have a gorgeous layout with interesting elements.
The kraft paper with blue stars on not only worked perfectly with my colour scheme but the tiny star pattern also compliments the theme and message of the layout. A few extra elements like the cut out sentiment strip sits perfectly on top of the different patterned papers adding another dimension.
The cute little paper clip elements were found at our local Spar. How funky are they? And perfect to add to any project for that extra pizzazz factor.
As part of my title, I punched a circle out of scrap paper, added a “L” rub-on and then dressed it up by adding a stamped paint circles and pencil scribbles all around it. This is such a simple but effective way to use up those older rub-ons in your stash.
 To create flow I added paint splats in different colours to make all the patterned papers seem like one. The paint splats are the unifying element that tells your eye everything works together as a whole. A nifty little trick for unifying elements.
Another little element from Spar is this post it note that I altered by adding some stamped wording, sewing and embellishments.
Stencilling, stamping and buttons finish off my layout perfectly – adding some dimension and colour but not distracting too much from the photos.

And that’s how you can use a whole bunch of different elements in a supporting act together on your double page layout with the gorgeous Kraft Essentials paper from Lady Pattern Paper.

Christmas in July – Peace Pennant.

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Welcome to Christmas in July – the month of good intentions of getting ahead of the festive crazies and prepare for a magical and peaceful time during the holidays. And with all the gorgeous Christmas Kaisercraft releases we can expect this year, it sure is going to be a glitzy affair! 

One that I am really excited about. I love the festive season mostly for its wreaths. Yes I am that girl that can have a million wreaths around the house all years long and still love them come Christmas time. So what better way than to create a little festive magic with a miniature wreath on a pennant that can welcome guests at the front door or be used on the fire place, heck anywhere that something can hang – this peaceful pennant can bring good cheer to all who sees it.
I started off by using the beautiful Silent Night Christmas paper to create a pennant base. Then added paper strips and punched borders to complete the look. On top of the pennant is a cut out Santa, more paper strips and a beautiful pennant created from the patterned papers and collectables pack.

step 1 - Punch a selection of leaves from the Kaisercraft Silent Night paper.

step 2 - On a pre-made circle element, add a circle of Tombow Mono Multi adhesive and place the leaves in a circle all around it. I used two different patterns and shades of green of leaves to create interest.
 step 3 - Add Tape Wormz foam tape to the back of another circle element from the collection pack.
step 4 - Adhere the element over the leaves on the base element. The dimension gives the wreath a beautiful 3D look.
step 5 - Create the pennant from a base paper. Add a strip of high tack tape to the top of the pennant.
step 6 - Adhere a strip of ribbon to the tape for a really permanent hold.
I hope that you’ve enjoyed the first of the Christmas in July projects that will be running over the next month.

Products Used


Secret Scrapbook Event | Couture Creations & The Wholesaler

couture creations
It's been a while - well 3 weeks since I blogged. With good reason. I have been off teaching at the Secret Scrapbook Event sponsored by Couture Creations & The Wholesaler and presented by Scrapbook Studio. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my life and passion with the delegates - sharing my God given talents with them. I am blessed by what I do and hyave done for past 20 years! What an amazing event it was, taking us from Cape Town to Pretoria, to Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and then down to JBay for the final leg.

We laughed, I cried, we ate like piggies, we scrapped, we coloured, we cut and we made memories.
We had a great time but I am happy to be home, catching up on mails and work and getting creative again. So for now I leave you with this amazing image taken in Cape Town and then the one below on the last leg of our journey in JBay.
Thank you for hanging around while I was away! I will be back with loads of exciting news happening around here! Until later ....

Lady Pattern Paper Project Life Layout

Lady Pattern Paper
On the 7th May we had a lovely scrapping day featuring the beautiful Lady Pattern Paper papers. And what better way to celebrate such a special day than to create a project life style layout, adding as much photos onto a page as I possibly can or want to, and of course featuring some gorgeous Lady Pattern Paper papers.

To create some cards for my pockets I used Lady Pattern Paper and added some sentiments to the paper to make my own Project Life style cards with a handmade twist of course.
 I love the simplicity of project life – it enables me to add lots of photos, capturing a special event with creative details, and I can add my own spin to it just the way I like it. And best of all I can use my Lady Pattern Paper papers to add those creative elements – everything I love all in one.

Farmyard birthday invitation – setting the scene

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Setting the scene for a special birthday celebration always begins with a special invitation. And what better way to create an invitation than using the fabulous Silhouette machine.
I used the beautiful barn image cut on my silhouette and then turned it into an invitation simply by adding some wording inside.

 step 1 - Insert the image into the silhouette software. Drag the image the size you want it to be.



step 2 - Cut the barn image out of AC smooth cardstock. I cut the same image three times in three different colours.
step 3 - Print the wording onto white typing paper first to determine the correct size. Then print the wording onto some patterned paper from the Kaisercraft Old Mac paper range.

step 4 - Use the door frame from the cut outs to cut the wording to the correct shape and size. 


step 5 - Assemble the invitation with the wording inside. To finish off the outside stamp some grain images using gold Brilliance ink.  

Add some decorative brads to mimic door handles. And then wrap the invitation with grass platted twine and add a name tag for the recipient of the invitation.
A farmyard birthday will not be anything special with some added elements using your crafting stash. A few added details add to the supporting theme.

I found these little seedling cups in a store and the colouring worked perfectly to support the theme. A few little identifying tags on toothpicks help identify what’s inside each cup. 

Stamp the farm fresh image onto patterned paper and cut it out around the edges. Then add it to the food cups as a decorative element.



A recycled dogfood tin is wrapped in twine creating a beautiful container for straws and cutlery. A few decorative elements cut from the Old Mac paper range adhered to the front of the tin with foam tape makes for a striking supporting theme.
And these are just a few elements of how you can use your crafting goodies to create a beautiful themed celebration for a special boy.



Products used
KCPK528 Old Mac 12x12 Paper Pack
KCCS249 Old Mac Clear Stamp
TBD-91 Brilliance Dew Drop Ink Pad - Galaxy Gold
S-SILHOUETTE-CAMEO-2-3T New Silhouette CAMEO® Electronic Cutting Tool
AC REDS 71775 AC Cardstock 12x12 Smooth – Crimson
AC NEUTRALS 71793 AC Cardstock 12x12 Smooth – White
AC NEUTRALS 71766 AC Cardstock 12x12 Smooth – Black
TWF001 Tape Wormz White Double Sided Foam Tape - 1.5mm x 12mm x 10m
TWR014 Tape Wormz Red Double Sided High Tack Tape - 12mm x 10m
TB 62191 Tombow Mono Multi Glue
Other: Brads, printing, twine

 

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