TIME FOR SOME KAISERCRAFT :-)

Our second class on Sunday, 10 September 2011, was probably the class I was looking forward to the most and the one I was most excited about......................  Can you guess who it was...............................

MELISSA KENNEDY from KAISERCRAFT

MELISSA KENNEDY is a fun loving mum of three little girls who has bee scrapbooking for over 10 years now.  She graduated from Kindergarten and is now "cutting and pasting" for a living.  

She currently works for KAISERCRAFT as their Creative Director and heads up the Design Team there.  Whether traditional scrapbooking or beyond the page projects - she is in love with it all and loves getting her hands dirty and having fun.  In her classes she encourages other to do the same.  

Her work has been featured in both Australian and US publications and has taught at many conventions and expos both in Australia and overseas.  Melissa taught at the SA Scrapbook Convention back in 2009 where she had an "experience of a lifetime and one that will never be forgotten" never dreaming of being offered the opportunity again!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You can ready some more about Melissa Kennedy on the Kaisercraft website or on her blog, LIVE OUT LOUD

Melissa is this bubbly person that NEVER sits still, she is ALWAYS on the move.  So when she came around to our table, I quickly pulled her aside and took a quick snapshot of the two of us.  

I could not wait to open our goodie bag from Kaisercraft.  And was I amazed when I opened it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  When got the most awesome stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

Melissa used the Kaisercraft Bonjour line which was not yet released by the time of the Convention, but only released during October (so you could just imagine the excitement).  With this range of paper she created a double page layout with an accordian mini book, included on the layout.  There was lots of layers and little fussy cutting and we were showed how to make the most of the papers in the collection.  She also showed us how to use the journal tags as accents instead of just as journal tags.  Here are some pictures of the layout as we progressed through the class.  

There was SOOOO much to do and SOOOO much detail, that I did not finish the layout during class.  I did however go home and finished it.  Even if it was about a month after the convention :-)  Here is my version of the finished layout!

I did some changes to the detail on my layout.  So in the end it looked a bit different to Melissa's.  Here are some pictures of the detail.

And finally some pictures of the accordian mini book, included on the layout.

I really enjoyed this class, it was definitely one of my favourite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I hope you enjoyed the post!

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LET'S SCRAP SLETCH 10-26-11

Over at Let's Scrap it is time for a new sketch!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is this week's sketch, designed by Cheri O'Neil.  They post a double page sketch each Wednesday, except on the 3rd Wedensday of the month, they give us a card sketch.  You are welcome to do one or both sides, flip it, rotate it, interchange them for cards or layouts.  You will have until 11.59 pm (main page time) to upload your creation to be entered into the draw.

Here is my take on this week's sketch.

I started with the sketch, but once I finished the layout and compared it with the sketch, I saw that it was a bit different....................  But then again, as Cheri told me, the sketch it ONLY the beginning!!!!!!!!!!!

I used pictures that were taken of my darling husband and I at the recent CBR black tie event in August, this year.  The paper I used and some of the embellishments were from Glitz Design.  I attended a class on Women's Day last year where we used this paper, but I did not have the right pictures at the time of the class, and I therefore never finished the layout.  So when I was looking for paper to use with these pictures I pulled out the different parts of that unfinished layout, and did some "recycling".  Here are some close-ups of the detail.  

One of the pages had this chair in which was cut out, distressed and then popped on the LHS of the layout.  

One of the techniques we learned at the class last year, was to use the cuttlebug with foil.  All you have to do is cover a piece of paper/cardstock with foil and run it through your cuttelbug.  In order to make the embossed image stand out more, we covered it with some acrylic paint.  

   

Hope you enjoyed the layout!

Now a little bit about this week's sponsor.  

HEATHER HUNT

CLOSE TO MY HEART CONSULTANT

 
Here is a little about them:

I'm Heather, a mom of 2 children (4 years and 18 months) and wife to my funny husband for 8 years.  We live in Eastern Ontario and I've been scrapping for about 10 years.  I started to get more into cardmaking when I joined Close to my Heart 3 years ago.  My day job is an Early Childhood Educator, so I love to get crafty after the kids go to bed to help relax.  


My favourite Close to my Heart product is their Acrylic stamps.  I never enjoyed stamping before I used them because I couldn't see what i was doing and my image was ALWAYS tilted.  And now my favourite Close to my Heart product is their new Art Philosophy Cartridge.  I love offering card classes to my customers and always make sure that those out of town can participate too.  


Be sure to check out the website, blog or facebook page for upcoming workshops and specials.  Here are her contact details:  


Heather Hunt
Close to my Heart Consultant
Scentsy Consultant
613-304-6453
heathercm@gmail.com
www.heatherhunt.myctmh.com
www.heatherhunt.scentsy.ca
www.creativecoconut08.blogspot.com

HERE IS THE WONDERFUL PRIZE THEY ARE GIVING AWAY!!!!!!!!!!

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THE GLITZ GIRLS TAKE JOBURG BY STORM

I only realised today that it has been over a month and I have do not posting whatsoever about the Scrapbook Convention that was hosted in September.  That is sad, really!  The unfortunate this is also that I have just not had the time to finish the layouts either, except one - GLITZ DESIGN.  So I will be posting about the Glitz Girls today (and hopefully about the others, soon).......................

Our Sunday morning started of with two of the three ladies from Glitz Design - Laura Funk and Ginger John.  They are two very sweet and bubble ladies and I really enjoyed them thoroughly!  A bit more about them:

LAURA FUNK AND GINGER JOHN are two of the owners and creative designers at Glitz Design!  They have been designing and manufacturing scrapbooking products for 5 years.

Laura and Ginger are both avid scrapbookers, whose products and projects/layouts have been featured in publications around the world.  They LOVE to travel the world and meet so many NEW scrapbooking friends while teaching fun new way to scrapbook creatively but also quickly and efficiently.

The previous time they were in South Africa, I was unfortunately not able to go to the convention.  So I was very excited to meet them and have my picture taken with them.  

They decided to bring a collection with called AFTERNOON MUSE.  It is really a stunning collection, and with that we got some awesome stuff in our goodie bag.  Here are some pictures of the contents of the goodie bag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   

And now finally, what you've been waiting for, the layout!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



When we started the layout, I was a bit hesitant as they used a lot of yellow, and I am not a big yellow fan.  But in the end I really enjoyed making this layout and the way it came out.  I changed the layout a bit, to fit my pictures, and we I got home and added some other embellishments.  Here are a few close ups.  

      

      



Hope you enjoyed that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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LET'S SCRAP CARD SKETCH 10-19-11

Over at Let's Scrap it is time for a new sketch again.  But because it is the 3rd Wednesday of the month we have a card sketch designed by Debby de Wilde.

My brother-in-law and his fiance are getting married this coming Friday.  So when I saw this sketch, I decided to use it for their card.  

Here is my take on the card sketch for this week.  

Due to the fact that it is for a wedding I decided to use the paper and embellishments from last year's wedding range by Kaisercraft.  

Our sponsor for this week is

Here is a little about them:

My name is valerie and I am 36 years old and a stay-at-home mom.  I have a great husband and son!!!  I love having a business at home in our business so I can home school my son.  I graduated from college at the University of North Florida with my Masters Degree in Accounting.  I am originally from Edmonton, Alberta Canada but I have lived in Florida since I was seven years old.  We moved to Montana in the summer of 2007.  I have ten years of retail experience, most of which were in management.  I worked for companies like Levis, Belk's Cuunty Seat and my favourite retail job was working three years at Pacific Sunwear.  Customer service is my number one priority.  I love selling online and I try to get the best deals on scrapbooking supplies so that I can pass the savings onto my customers.  I have made many great friends from my customers and I want to thank them all for their support.  Thank you so much!

My business focus is making scrapbooking easy!  I carry tons of great products focusing on busy moms who are new to scrapbooking or do not have much time to put into it, but want the best looking scrapbooking album.  All of my items come from large reputable scrapbooking companies and are all acid-free and archival safe.  I order products from all the best manufacturers out there.  I look for the best bargains available and hope to pass the savings on to my customers.  I usually have stickers, die cuts, embellishments, albums and more.  I may not always have listings, but when I do, I will always have amazing prizes, so check back often, most item tend to sell out quickly!  Please feel free to email me anytime with suggestions that you think could help my business suit your needs.  

Be sure to check them out!!!!!!!  If you use coupon code SAVEBIG25 you can receive an additional 25% off your entire order, no exclusions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is the wonderful prize they are giving away!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So head on over to Let's Scrap and have a go at the sketch.  You are welcome to do flip it, rotate it, interchange the sketch for a layout!  You will have until 11.59 pm (main page time) on Tuesday, 25 October 2011 to upload your creation to be entered into the draw.  For each time you upload a layout or card your name goes in the hat for our wonderful weekly prize!  So let's see what you do with this sketch.  

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True XOXO's blog hop

I came across the TRUE XOXO's blog and guess what, they had a blog hop going.  So I decided to participate.  The main price for the blog hop is (wait for it)
a chance to be a guest design team member (with all its glorious perks)
Is that not AWESOME????????????????????????


By visiting each of the blogs listed on the TRUE XOXO's blog and commenting your name will be placed in the draw.  But wait, there is more.....................
For every layout or project that you do based on one of the challenges or inspired by one of the projects of a team member, I'll throw ANOTHER name of  yours into the hat for the gdt drawing. 

So I have decided to enter a layout or two for some of the challenges.  


The challenge I decided on was from Linda's blog (Bits&Pieces ... from my life)   


For my challenge, Ms. Kimmy challenged me to create a layout using products for ONLY three manufactures.


Here is my take on that specific challenge:

Layout 1

The products used in this layout include:

1. Kaisercraft paper and rubons
2. Metal frame from Making Memories
3. Chipboard key from Enmarc

Layout 2

The products used in this layout include:

1. Paper and rubons from Fancy Pants
2. Flowers from Kaisercraft
3. Chipboard pieces and tags from Design Worx

 Layout 3

The products used in this layout include:

1. Paper, pearls/bling and flowers from prima
2. Chipboard from Enmarc
3. Title from My Mind's Eye

Layout 4

The products used in this layout include:

1. Paper, velvet rub-on and flowers from prima
2. Blue and white flowers from Kaisercraft
3. Big white and green flower (behind the brown one) from unknown source

Layout 5

The products used in this layout include:

1. Paper & rub-ons from Kaisercraft
2. Flowers from Prima
3. Chipboard pieces from Design Worx

 Layout 6

The products used in this layout include:

1. Paper, brads & rub-ons from My Mind's Eye
2. Bling doodle from Prima
3. Velvet stars from Making Memories

I also decided on The challenge from Lisa Watson's blog (Pictures2Pages)   

I was challenged by Lindsey to use Sushi as inspiration.  

I don't eat Sushi either, so here is a layout where I also used the paper rolls.

Well that is my take on the challenges.

ladies, the blog hop is really stunning, there are some stunning ideas and layouts and some very creative people out there!!!!!!!!!  So head on over to  TRUE XOXO's blog and go and join in the fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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LET’S SCRAP SKETCH 10-5-11

Oh my word, can you believe it, not only is it Wednesday again, but it is also the first Wednesday of October.  That means two things:

1. Over at Let's Scrap it is time for a new sketch, and
2. Can you believe it, here in South Africa, people have started putting up Christmas decorations...  I cannot believe it, is it not a bit too early??????????

Oh well, let's get back to business.................

This week there is another stunning sketch designed and posted by Cheri.  Here it is:

As you can see it is another stunning sketch and so versatile!!!!!!!!!!

Here is my take on the sketch this week:

The pictures I used in this layout was taken at the recent Cannonball Run Africa, held during the first weeken of August.  As you can see, I decided to swop the LHS and RHS of the layout.  This was due to the pictures I chose, they did not loook right the other way, so I did some chopping and changing.  That is the best part of sketches, especially these sketches, you can rotate them anyway you want, until they fit your pictures. 

I used a very old range I had from Kaisercraft for this layout.  The embellishments were also a bit of this and a bit of that.  I had no embellishments from this specific Kaisercraft range, so I scratched through my stash to find some that will work.  Here are some close-up pictures of the embellishments I used. 



The clock is a Kaisercraft rub-on that I placed on a piece of paper and then cut it out, around the edges.  The pocket is also from one of the Kaisercraft ranges I have in my stash. 

The brads are from Making Memories, and the rub-ons from BoBunny. 

The last thing that needed to be decided was of course the title...........................

For the title I used acrylic alphabets from BoBunny.  I used some dry-brushing with blue paint from Making Memories, and then once that was dry, I inked it with brown ink. 

So that is my layout for this week.  Now for some prizes if you enter this week's sketch challenge over at Let's Scrap. 

This week's sponsor is:

Here is a little about them:

Shop this week at Apron Strings and Let's Scrap members will save 30% on their order! Enter LS30 at checkout for your savings. Offer expires 10-12-11.

Join Apron Strings autoship, drop a note that you're coming from Let's Scrap and get a free TV Dinner with your first monthly kit. 

Are you a skeptical about what an Apron Strings kit can do for you? Let's help you become a believer. 

An Apron Strings kits will save you time so you can get down to the fun and create by giving you all you need, right to your door, so there's no searching, sorting and wading through what you want to use (or can't find) for your layouts.

Save your money because an autoship to Apron Strings starts at just $19.  By getting what you need in quantities you can use - so you aren't buying a 100 count pack of brads to only use 5 - you'll get the latest goodies on the market, but you won't break the bank.

An Apron Strings kit is complete, including inspiration. You'll get a full-color newsletter filled full with great designs from the Sous Chefs, including instructions for up to four layouts, plus how to use up those scraps so you're left with a clean plate! Card kits come with full instructions for six cards (sometimes more) and plenty of product left to make duplicate cards.

Now all you need to do is join and you'll be a believer, too.

Here is the wonderful prize they are giving away!

Be sure to check them out HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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October Month Long Challenge at Let's Scrap

Are you a member of Let's Scrap and have never ever even once uploaded a layout?

Or MAYBE you've just joined and have not yet uploaded?

Well, this is the month for YOU, yes YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are going to have 2 draws at the end of October.  One for the "first time uploader" and one for the person that encouraged and/or helped them to upload a layout.  All layouts must be loaded from 01-31 October, and tagged correctly.

Check out the amazing prize from Die Cuts with a View (DCWV)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Each winner of the random drawing will get ALL of this paper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A little about DCWV

Since 1995, DCWV Inc. has designed, manufactured and sold innovative, quality products to the memory, stationary and craft markets.  Its products are differentiated by their quality, always updated look and feel, innovation and customer respected brand name.  DCWV is known as "THE STACK COMPANY" because they specialize in high-quality papers that are sold in stacks.  These stacks provide our customers with a variety of beautifully coordinated papers at a fantastic value.  They also manufacture scrapbooking papers, cards, brads, stickers, albums and embellishments.  

They would love it if you visited their DCWV Diary Blog often to stay in touch and updated on our latest company announcements, new product releases and plenty of project ideas to keep your creativity rolling!!!!

Link to their blog:  DCWV Diary Blog

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Let's Scrap Sketch 9-28-11

It is that time of the week again - time for a NEW SKETCH on LET'S SCRAP.

Here is this week's Sketch.  Another gorgeous sketch with so much versatility done by Cheri O'Neill!  Thank you Cheri!!!!!!!!!!!!

My take on this week sketch is as follows:

When I first saw the sketch I battled a bit to find the right pictures.  Part of the problem with not deciding which pictures to use, was that I really wanted to use a big picture on the LHS, but did not have one printed, and I could not find one good enough to print.  But in the end I decided to use some of the horse pictures I had.  

The pictures were taken at the Nissan Easter Festival during April 2011.  This is one of the big horse shows that is held annually over Easter.  The pictures are of my sister, Marine and her youngest horse, Glassie.  They won the 0.9m Championship at this show, and as you can imagine, we were very proud, as it was his first Championship win :-)

I used paper from Glitz Design, as it was the only paper that I had in my stash that matched the pictures.  I found that the paper matched the blue background in the pictures, but also emphasized the rest of the pictures.  I kept the embellishing to a minimum, as to not take the attention off the pictures.  

It would really be great if you head on over to Let's Scrap and have a go at this week's sketch and how about winning some prizes??????  

This week's sponsor is:

Our very own Let's Scrap Member

BETTY HORNBOOK

Happy 50th Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  In celebration of Betty's 50th birthday, she decided to provide this week's prize.  She has tried to make the whole year a celebration of this milestone birthday, oh and, the number 50 does not scare her at all.  

Visit her blog http://www.scrappingfleas.blogspot.com

Here is the wonderful prize you can win

  

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