LIFE CRAFTED DOCUMENTING - Citrus Twist Kits

Hi there!

Nathalie with you today with a few ideas on how to combine the fabulous EXPLORE Life Crafted kit with this month's digital cut files.  One of the perks of subscribing to Citrus Twist Kits is that you receive digital subscribers only  cut files and additional PL cards that will stretch your kit.   I pulled a few of these files and created a few entries in my albums:

Let's start with a simple idea on using the cut file to create title PL card.

I cut the "Find Joy Everyday" cut file to create the 4x6 title card in this layout.  The cut file was sized to fit inside a 4"x6" card and cut from white cardstock.  It then was glued to a piece of the Explore kit papers  cut to fit inside  Insert 3 configuration.

I added a few embellishments using pieces from the add on.  The journaling spot was created using digital files and embellished with puffy stickers and some stamped sentiments from the Traveler's Notebook stamp set.

I used a tag  (available in the CTK shop) to add my picture.   A small cluster  was then added using a combination of pieces from both the Explore kit, cut apart elements and Pinkfresh Studio embellishments (available at the CTK shop).

Each month there are new cut files added to the subscriber's perks, and the new BeYouTiful was one that i wanted to use to create the title page for this layout.

The cut file was sized to fit the width of the Life Crafted page, cut from white cardstock and then backed with papers from the Explore LC kit.   I used the woodgrain paper as the background for the page, so that all the colors and butterflies will pop from the page.

The collage  of photos of my girlies fits the 4"x6" space from Insert 3, so all that was left to do was create the journal spot.  This was easy to do by combining pieces from the PL cards, cardstock and puffy stickers and some of the cut outs.  The following video will show you how it was put together:

If you are a subscriber remember to check the Digital tabs to get all this month's cut files.  You can also purchase some of the cut file designs in the CTK digital shop, but consider subscribing to CTK  -our subscribers receive a few perks each month-.

That is all for me today.  If you have questions on how these came together, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Til next time,

Document your Everyday with Life Crafted - Citrus Twist Kits

Hi there!

Nathalie with you today with a new new pages using the beautiful Fresh Starts kit and the Life Crafted album.   Are you loving  the new album?!  Honestly, what is not to love about it, i mean it is versatile, compact and a time saver.  So today, i want to give  you a few quick ideas on how to use the kit and the album when documenting every day details.

I love large titles, so I took advantage of the 3x8 card that is included in the Fresh Starts kit to build this simple page about my daughter's 16th birthday picture.

I tool advantage of this month's TN stamp and This is Life stamp to build upon the title.  Since this is  all about my wishes for her, what better way than to add  a few flying wishes - dandelion seeds- to the background.

To keep the clean look of the page, i added my journal to a tag that is hidden behind the picture in a vellum pocket.  A few of the stickers from the kit complete this page.

Love how this turned out, and how fast it is to put together!, but since i am all about everyday documenting in this new format, i went ahead and added a new entry on the following page, this time is all about my son's new haircut (FINALLY!)

Once again i went for a simple but striking look for this page.   I reached for the Spencer Alpha and Outline stamps for this page, as i wanted to create a bold title for the page.

I decided to trim the picture into a circle so that it becomes the focus of the page.    Next it was all about using the large alpha stamps to create the title around the picture.  First i stamped the top word using the bold alpha, and then used the outline alpha to create the next word by stamping them on one of the patterned papers and fussy cutting them.

The beauty of CTK stamps is how flexible they are! so, i used a few sentiments from the add on and TN stamps to complete the circle around picture. Then i added a few extra stickers using foam adhesive -LOVE LOVE LOVE being able to add dimension in this new format-

I love how simple these entries are, and how easy they come together in the Life Crafted album, the following video will give you a more in-depth look on how they came together:

Remember to stop by Citrus Twist Kits to check the kits and the album, soon you will see the new kit (gorgeous one , btw!).  As always if you have questions on how these came together, leave me a comment.

XO

My Personal Jourrnal - WEEK 24

Hi there!!

It is amazing to see how much life changes day to day.   We are going from final exams for the kids to having a major kitchen reno so i totally forgot to update my blog with the entries for week 24.  So here we go:

I have been trying at best to put a dent in my CTK kits (though they are so lovely, i have lots of material arriving) so I used pieces from the June, July main and PL kits to create some of the entries this week.

As you can see we have a bit of World Cup fever, so be prepared to see lots of POrtugal jerseys in the next few weeks!

I love working in hybrid entries for my TN. Having digital stamps and cards from both CTK and In A Creative Bubble is a practical way to add  entries in my journal in a short time.  Plus they are easy to combine with any stamp, too!

Well that is for me today,  i will be back in a bit with the entries for week 25.

Take care!

Grateful

Scrapbook  Layout created for Citrus Twist Kits  - GRATEFUL  -

Hello there!

I hope you are doing well!

Today I just want to share with you all a new layout created with this month's Stories  main kit from Citrus Twist Kits, and the exclusive cut file.    What can i say, this month's kit is gorgeous and the exclusives are to die for!

This layout was inspired by the left over pieces from the many cuts while designing the cut file!.     So i decided to create a layout that used the negative pieces in a creative way.

It all started by creating the cut out for this page.   I simply created a "S Shape in the mat, and send it to cut.  Then used some of the papers in the kit to back the cut out, making sure to glue all the pieces that held the leaf firmly to the mat.   Little pieces of foam adhesive behind the leaves create all the dimension in the layout.

My love of large titles is evident in the cut file design.  This time i chose the same Creekside paper to back the letters as well as the picture.   A bit of foam adhesive  adds that lovely shade under the title.

To emphasize the colors behind the leaves, I chose to color block the embellishments on the picture, and then add a few splatters of gold ink complete this page:

LOVE the layout, and it was possible using the negative pieces left on the cutting mat.  If you want to see a more in depth look on how this came together, just sit tight, and enjoy the following video:

Remember to check the cut file in the Citrus Twist Kits Facebook Fan Page, and the beautiful main kit is available at the CTK store.

I am always a comment away

Take care

Roam In The City

Scrapbook Layout created for Studio Calico  -   ROAM  IN THE CITY  -

Hello there,

I am so excited to share that this month, I am one of the June workshop contributors over at Studio Calico.   It was so exciting to create with the Been and Gone kit, especially when you are asked to create without the use of die cuts or cut files.   So I revert to my original scrapbooking technique, hand cutting.

The kit is beautiful, the papers in the collection -personally- evoke feelings of trips and travels.   I was drawn to the small ephemera piece that read, "In The City", so i build the page based on this piece.

The picture of my loves walking downtown Toronto, is full of graphic motives, so I enlarged it to fit a 9x11 format.  Using a bold font, i printed the word ROAM on cardstock, and cut the letters separately.  I traced each of the letters on some of the papers in the collection, and used an exacto knife to cut all the details.

  Both cardstock and  patterned paper letters were glued together with a small offset as to create dimension, and then attached to the bottom of the picture using foam  dots.   The small ephemera piece completes the title.

Next I used some of the papers to create a frame around the picture, and then attached it to the center of a 12x12 white cardstock sheet.   To create a visual triangle, I used some of the ephemera pieces, and the small ticket booklet from One Little Bird.

To complete the visual triangle, i repeated some of the same elements on a cluster at the top right corner of the picture.   Each of the corners of the visual triangle has a copper asterisk to tie in the design.   After adding the lines of journal in the picture, here is the final page:

The final look of this layout is just a perfect combination of the graphics of the picture with the beautiful papers.   I have also created another page which is showcased in the  Studio Calico's Been and Gone workshop; you are welcomed to join workshop  to see what some very talented designers have created, and to join Jen Schow on some of the lessons included in the workshop.

As always you can  contact me with any  questions on this layout.

Thanks for stopping by!


Materials used:
Studio Calico - Been and Gone collection -

Thanksgiving Memories

Scrapbook Layout  created for Clique Kits  - THANKSGIVING MEMORIES -

Hello there,

I am on double duty today!! I have revealing two projects for different design teams on the same day.  It is all good, though!   

Today in the Clique Kits blog, my post is all about marking a holiday memory.   I am using the beautiful Swan Lake Kit to highlight a picture of my kids during our Thanksgiving walk, and just like the weather and nature changes, so have my kids.  So i wanted to also change the look of a fall layout to match them (newer, cleaner, and modern).  Here is a small video on how this came together:

As you can see, I am still working a fall motive layout in a more modern way by using non traditional colors, and cleaner lines.  

I started by using a large black and white picture of my teens (they have taken this picture since they were small kids), and surrounding it with a leaf wreath from the Clique Kits' exclusive April cut files.  I worked clusters of ephemera and embelishments along the  wreath, here are some close ups :

The corrugated cardstock behind the picture adds dimension to the layout, while the stitched paper strips create a visual triangle that frames the picture and brings the eyes to the wreath.  

For the title, I used the Clique Kit's April cut files to cut the word,"Memories".  A little bit of machine stitching adds texture and secures the title to the page.  Finally, I added a few sequins and ink splatters to the page before calling it done.  Here is the final layout:

I love how the beautiful Swan Lake kit, and the exclusive cut files are the perfect complement to a newer version of my kids protraits.  Don't forget to check CLIQUE KITS for this month's Swan Lake kit, cut files and all the materials used in this layout>

 Please do not hesitate to contact me with any question.

Thanks for visiting today!



Materials used:
Swan Lake Kit - Clique Kits

Cut files - April 2016 exclusives - Clique Kits

Die Cut pieces - Posh Collection - Simple Stories

Chipboard stickers - Indigo Hills collection - Pinkfresh Studio