JUST DO YOU ALWAYS - Scrapbook Nerd NSD 2019

Hi there!

The NSD celebrations have started, and of course i am joining in the fun.   Scrapbook Nerd is hosting both a physical and on-line crop to celebrate the day. 

The crop theme is scrapbooking, and i got to design the Stamping challenge.  So, i set to use stamps and ink to create the background for the page.  For this, I used the new Pinkfresh Studio's Adore Alpha stamp set, and a butterfly stamp from Kaisercraft.

Once the ink had set, i added a bit of liquid watercolor from Pinkfresh Studio and splatters around the background and title ( this was so inspired by Suse Fish), and then it was ready to embellish.

I chose a picture of my daughter and used pieces from Pinkfresh Studio's Joyful Day  and Everyday Musings collection to decorate.   A few stickers from an old Heidi Swapp collection just bring a  few pops of color to the page.

To emphasize the butterfly theme on the background, i added a few cut out butterflies (created using a cut file from Handipaper) as well as small cluster at the bottom of the title.  Here is the completed page:

I hope you join us at the Scrapbook Nerd Friends page on Facebook for some scrapbooking fun!

Remember to check all the materials used in the Scrapbook NErd shop and contact me if you have any questions on how this came together.

XO,

Nathalie

CITRUS TWIST KITS NSD 2019 BLOG HOP

hi there!
Welcome to the Citrus Twist Kits (i)National Scrapbooking Day Blog hop.  You must be arriving from   Diane's blog.  It is a busy day, call it our holiday! so CTK wants to share some inspiration and also give you the chance to win some prizes along the way.

My challenge today was to use a pocket in my Life Crafted layout, so i pulled pieces from this month's Add on kit to create this page:

Part of today's celebrations include some cut pocket cut files, click here to be taken to the CTK Digital shop.   I used two of those cut files to create the pocket for this page using vellum, and another one to cut the title for this page.

For my page, i decided to cover one side of the layout with the Collage paper from the All Heart collection - included in the add on kit-, and then placed my picture  there surrounding it with fussy cut flowers from one of the paper in the kit.

I used another piece of the same paper to create the  strip on this page, and then glued my pocket  on it.  To complete my visual triangle, i added some fussy cut florals around the pocket, and then placed the title at the bottom of the pocket.   Some repeating stamping around the page ( using some of this month's stamps).

I hope you have enjoyed the inspiration, and also  picked up a free copy of the cut file.

 Now it is time to visit Alena's blog, and continue hopping along until you end up on the Citrus Twist Kits Instagram page. When you get to Instagram after visiting all of our Creative Team contributions, just do the following:

* Like us - @citrustwistkits
* Tag us in a message to let us know you completed the blog hop on our NSD post
* Tag a friend in your message

We'll be doing random drawings throughout NSD 2019 and will message and tag you if you win. We'll be giving away everything from some of our new Life Crafted albums to embellishments to stamps and more. There is no purchase necessary to win.

Here is a list of all the participants for your convenience.

1. CTK blog: https://citrustwistkits.blogspot.com/2019/05/welcome-to-national-scrapbook-day-2019.html
2. Diane: https://dearlydee.blogspot.com/2019/05/happy-inter-national-scrapbooking-day.html
3. Nathalie: https://tachita55.blogspot.com/2019/05/citrus-twist-kits-nsd-2019-blog-hop.html >>>>> YOU ARE HERE
4. Alena: https://alkobz.blogspot.com/2019/05/citrus-twist-kits-nsd-2019-blog-hop.html
5. Theresa: https://larkindesigntm.com/citrus-twist-kits-nsd-2019-blog-hop-dream-big-dreams
6. Marsha: https://heymarshamakes.blogspot.com/2019/05/citrus-twist-kits-nsd-2019-blog-hop.html
7. Kira: https://scrappykiraness.wordpress.com/2019/05/03/citrus-twist-kits-nsd-2019-blog-hop
8. Lydia: https://ashersmiles.com/2019/05/03/nsd-with-citrus-twist-kits/
9. Patricia: https://roebuck-adventures.blogspot.com/2019/04/citrus-twist-kits-nsd-2019-blog-hop.html
10. Anna: https://urascrap.blogspot.com/2019/05/citrus-twist-kits-nsd-2019-blog-hop.html
11. Laura: https://youtu.be/19vnbUyRrH8
12. Kelli: https://foreverandadaycreate.blogspot.com/2019/05/citrus-twist-kits-nsd-2019-blog-hop.html
13. Emma: https://www.instagram.com/emmakw41/
14. CTK IG page: https://www.instagram.com/citrustwistkits/

 Cannot wait to see how this inspires you, remember to share your creations on the CTK Friends page on Facebook,

Thank you so much for visiting, and happy NSD to you!

NSD 2019 - VICKI BOUTIN

Hi there!

The Vicki Boutin DT is celebrating NSD with a fun recipe challenge that we are hoping will also inspire you to pull your Vicki Magic and get documenting your memories.

Our Recipe consists of:

• Watercolor Markers
• A large Title
• at least 3 patterned papers
• Butterflies
• Color Kaleidoscope Stencil set

So, i decided to use all of them to create today's project.  It all started with creating a background using the stencil and the watercolor markers

While the watercolor dried, i fussy cut butterflies from the 12x12  and 6x8  Color Kaleidoscope paper pads, as well as used VIcki's new cut file to create the large title - you can download Vicki's cut file by clicking here-

I cut the title twice from white cardstock, but only added gold glaze with a stencil brush to one of them.   These were glued together with a bit of an offset so, that it would stand out in the background.

Before adding everything on the page, the background was trimmed and stitched to the watercolor rainbow paper from the collection.  A few papers were used to back and layer the pictures.   Foam adhesive attaches everything to the background.  The fussy cut butterflies were added, followed with a bit of glitter glaze to the center of each image.  

I love how easily and fun this was to put together. The rainbow background creates the perfect background for the pictures, title and butterflies.  I have created a small video to show you how it all came together:

I hope you join us in the Vicki Boutin Mixed Media community page to join in the challenge and have the chance to win a set of those glorious Watercolor Markers.   As  always do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions on how this all came together.

XO

NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING DAY 2019 - TECHNIQUE TUESDAY

Hi there! and welcome to the National Scrapbook Day Blog Hop with Technique Tuesday.  I am so glad you are here and also excited to be one of the guest designers for the next month.  So, let's get started...

I received the Dreamy Dragonfly Stamp set and Dragonfly Crafting Dies to work on this project.    It all started with creating the dragonfly images using the stamp set and Distress Oxides.  My choice was to stamp both images in the same color ink, so that i can die cut them both and layer them together.

Love how the layered look of the dragonflies bring movement and dimension to the page, therefore i used just a few around the page.

I also received the Essential Stitched Label dies, and used them to create a pocket for my lines of journal, and also a label for the title, and the picture.    The sentiments in the Dreamy Dragonfly Stamp set were perfect for this page,

 This page was such a joy to put together, and the following video will show a more in-depth look on how it all came together:

We are almost finished, but before i go, take advantage of this awesome promotion:

Saturday, May 4th, is National Scrapbook Day. In honor of this crafty holiday, we are giving away FREE stamp sets and dies. And here's the best news... you get to choose which FREE set of stamps or dies you get. Here's how to claim your FREEBIE:
1. Go to our website and put $30 of other products in your cart.
2. Go to the FREE National Scrapbook Day 2019 category on our website choose your free stamp set or set of dies to, and add it to your cart. https://www.techniquetuesday.com/National-ScrapbookDay-FREE-Stamp-Set-Or-Set-Of-Dies.html
3. When you check out, enter the coupon code:  NSD2019
4. The charges for your freebie will be removed from your order. Hurry --- this special offer ends on Sunday, May 5th at midnight!

And now is time to jump onto Yasmin's blog to see her beautiful project, remember you can always come back here to start the loop, or join the Technique Tuesday blog.  A list of all the participants has been added for your convenience:

Nathalie DeSousa  <<< you are here>>>
Yasmin Diaz
Allison Arbour
Norine Borys
Dana Kirby
Kymona Tracey
Emily Leiphart
Seeka
Latisha Yoast
Jung AhSang
Ana Anderson
Technique Tuesday

Thanks for stopping by, and do not hesitate to contact me with any inquiries.

XO,

Nathalie