Cardabilities Sketch #73 DT Reveal

If you want great inspiration to create beautiful cards, then Cardabilities is definitely the place to go!  Today Karan is sharing with you Sketch #73 and it is awesome just like all Karan's sketches!

Visit Cardabilities to see all the amazing creations from the DT and link up your card before April 28th for a chance to be featured on the blog.

As for me, i created an elegant card in earthy tones with a little touch of blue.

If you are wondering where i got the beautiful chipboard flourish, well it was just one of the many pieces of 2Crafty Chipboard i received as part of my first DT pack a couple weeks ago.  As i have mentioned before, i have been accepted on the 2Crafty Design Team starting in May so be prepared to see lots more of their gorgeous chipboard on my projects.  You can find out more about 2Crafty Chipboard by visiting their blog right HERE!

 I covered the chipboard with a mixture of gesso, embossing paste, different shades of glimmer mists and then gold Liquid Pearls.

Thank you for dropping by!

Some KaiserCraft Lovin'

I am here today to share with you 3 special projects i created with some beautiful products from none other than KaiserCraft! No need to keep it a secret - i am applying for their DT for which you can find more details HERE.  I warn you, this blogpost is graphic-extensive! :)

I have loved KaiserCraft for many years, and i am grateful to them for this blog.  Yes, they are the main reason why i started blogging.  I was visiting their blog and was inspired by their sketch challenge.  Wanting to participate, i created Scrap-Utopia and posted my first challenge layout (Click HERE to see the post in question), and i went on to win the challenge!  Now, here i am, more than 2 years later, and i am so happy with all that i have accomplished since, gathering so many wonderful followers, joining amazing DTs and sharing numerous projects that have all inspired you in their own special way i hope.

Thank you KaiserCraft!

 First off is an elegant layout featuring my current favorite picture of Yves and I.  I have to admit that this picture was a bit over-used. hehe  On this layout you can find a mixture of my favorite papers from KaiserCraft (Lush, These Days, Secret Bird Society and Madame Boutique collections) with loads of Wooden Embellishments which are top of my list!  In the corners, i used a stamp from the 13th Hour set. Other KC products include Quote Rub-Ons, Buttercream Paper Blooms and Sage, Terracota & Honey Mini Paper Blooms as well as Pearls and Pearl Flourish.

I based this layout on the April Saturday Sketch #1 from the KC blog:

Now on to my 2nd project which is a wooden frame from KaiserCraft's extensive Beyond the Page items.  I created it for my Mom, Mother's Day coming soon in Canada.  Even if an older collection (in fact, it was my prize from that first challenge win mentioned earlier!), i thought that my leftovers from the English Rose collection would be perfect for this project.  From the textured paper, the chipboard, the journal tags to the die cuts, i still love it all.  I topped it all off with some more Mini Paper Blooms and Bling.

Last, but not least is a whimsical card created with papers from the Bonjour collection as well as some Wooden embellishments, more Mini Paper Blooms and some Pearls.

In case you're wondering, the wooden leaves were covered with gesso and pink glitter.

You will now all agree that KaiserCraft offers the most beautiful products out there!  Check out all their latest collections here at their store and all the wonderful DT inspiration on their blog - you will be swooning with admiration!

Now wish me luck on the DT Call application! :)

MCS April Reveal - Part 3

Here i am again today sharing with you yet another project i created with the April Limited Edition kit from My Creative Scrapbook.  To see the beautiful kits offered by MCS, click HERE.  Also, you can check out Part 1 and Part 2 of my reveal if you haven't already done so.

Let's take another look at the Limited Edition kit followed by a set of 3 cards i created with it.

It just goes to show that one MCS kit goes a long way.  After having created 3 layouts and one altered mirror, i still had lots of products left to create these 3 cards.  I even used packaging material from the Prima flowers and BasicGrey brads. 

I hope you inspired you to create today! :)

MCS April Reveal - Part 2

While guest designing for another month at My Creative Scrapbook, i was sent the April Limited Edition kit loaded with Prima goodies, including the beautiful Divine collection.

To see the other April kits offered by My Creative Scrapbook and Part 1 of my reveal, click HERE.  You can also visit MCS to find out more about them and be inspired by their DT Gallery.

Today's project is an altered mirror that i was inspired to create when i saw the beautiful Prima papers included in the LE kit.  I covered the mirror with white cardstock to take the picture as i couldn't figure out how to take a picture without my reflection in the mirror showing. :)

You Are Beautiful Altered Mirror

I used a hexagon mask along with embossing paste to create the textured borders. I added gesso here and there to give my project a more whitewash shabby look.

Now time for some close-ups:

 You can see the mirror in the picture below.  It was taken before i had the brilliant idea of covering it with cardstock. :P

I made another layout with this kit that i will be sharing with you on the 16th while My Creative Sketches reveals their April sketch which was the basis for my layout.

Tomorrow, i will share with you Part 3 of my MCS April kit reveal!

I really hope you will take the time to leave me a comment.  I so enjoy reading any feedback you have to give me! :)

Published in SCT Spring Issue!

This is my 2nd post today!  To view My Creative Scrapbook April Reveal, click HERE!

Full of My Mind's Eye products and featuring the cutest picture of my niece Ella when she was just a toddler, this layout has always been one of my favorites since i created it a few months back. 

 Needless to say, i was thrilled when it got picked up for publication in the Spring issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine!!!

You can view the entire issue online HERE.

Here are close-ups of my layout:

Thank you SCT for featuring this layout in your magazine!  

You have made me a very happy scrapper indeed!!! :)