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

December Joy

Scrapbook Layout created for Scrapbook Nerd  - DECEMBER JOY -

Hello everyone!

I hope you all are getting ready for the new Holiday season!  I picked the new Holiday Vibes collection from Pinkfresh Studio as it arrived at Scrapbook Nerd store, and decided to use to record this sweet memory of my kids a few years ago at our local neighborhood Santa Claus Parade.

I pulled a new cut file from Handipaper to create the title for this page, and cut if from white cardstock.  The 6x6 paper pad is the perfect size to back the flowers and leaves of the cut out.  In addition, a bit of vellum was also used to back the small berries of the cut out; these were then lightly colored with alcohol markers on the backside.

The title was propped on the Let It Snow paper from the collection and then a few details were added to each of the corners of the title.  The little "Joy" word completes the title for this layout.

I decided to back the picture with some vellum and one of the 6x6 papers and the nestled the picture underneath the cut out.   A few embellishments were added just to frame the picture, and a pocket was also created behind it so that a small tag can be added with all my journal lines.

To complete my visual triangle, i decided to use one of my Knock out punches to create the scalloped edge, then glued a piece of the Home for the Holidays paper behind it.  A few pieces from the 6x6 paper pad were fussy cut to create a small cluster and then a sticker from the Pinkfresh Studio Oh Joy collection was added.  Here is the final layout:

I hope this inspires you to start your Christmas memory keeping, remember that you can always contact me if you have questions on how this was put together.   
There are lots of new and seasonal products arriving daily at Scrapbook Nerd so, make sure you stop by to check all of them, and all the ones used in this project.

XO

Nathalie

Shine

Scrapbook Layout created for the Vicki Boutin Design Team  - SHINE -

Hi there!

Today's project is for the Vicki Boutin DT, and i wanted to create a clean and delicate masculine page by combining some of the mediums and all the gorgeous papers from the ALL THE GOOD THINGS Collection.

The background of the page was created by splattering water down acrylic paint in a triangular shape to the page.   Then a bit of Gold glaze was added using one of the stencils, so that it creates those little rows of gold circles.

To continue the triangular shape of the page, papers from the "ALL THE GOOD THINGS" collection were trimmed and glued to continue the angular shape, even a little strip of washi tape was added to elongate one of the sides of the design.   All the embellishments in the collection were then scattered along the paper layers and picture just to marry all the colors in the page.

For the title of this page, I simply added one of the glitter foam thickers so that it completes the triangular shape of the page.   Finally to complete the page, a few lines of journal were added to one of the sides of the triangle.  Here is the completed layout:

I love how easy and simple this page turned out.   The mixed media background is soft and delicate but colorful  enough to frame the picture of my 2 boys. I hope you try this.  Here is more in depth look on how this page came together:

Remember to check all of Vicki's "ALL THE GOOD THINGS" collection , you will fall in love with it all!  

Take care!!!

Materials used:

Mediums:

Foundation paper

 Acrylic Paint:  Juicy Pear, Saltwater Taffy, Plum Pudding, Crushed Pineapple, Daiquiri Ice, Blue Hawaian, Watermelon Burst

Gold Glaze

Gesso

Water Brushes

Stencil set 

 ALL THE GOOD THINGSPaper collection:

12x12 Paper pad

7x10 Paper Pad

Finishing embellishments

washi tape

Roller stamp

Watercolor stickers

Alpha Thickers

Glitter Foam Thickers

Magical Moment

Scrapbook Layout created for Scrapbook Nerd  -  MAGICAL MOMENT -

Hello everyone!



It is the first day of  November, which means there is new cut file available at Scrapbook Nerd.  This month's free cut file is called "Stellar Shapes" and it was designed by  the Cut Shoppe.  You can visit the store to get a free copy of the cut file, just click here.

I used one of the images of the cut file to create the background for this page that documents one of my favorite photo of my kids on their first months together.

I have created a small video to show you how easily and rapidly this page came together, so sit down and enjoy:

As you can see, I am using Paige Evans' Turn the Page collection to create all the cut outs in this page.   All the color in the papers needed just a subtle background, so a bit of mixed media goes a long way here.

All the colorful images are then stitched to create a " V" that guides the eye to the picture.

These cut outs were also used as layers behind the picture.   Just a few more embellishments were necessary to frame the image.

I love how this layout came together, the color combination is perfect for the picture.  Remember to check Scrapbook Nerd to pick up your free copy of the cut file.

Remember i am a comment aways if you have questions on how this came together.

take care!

LOL

Scrapbook Layout created for Simple Stories  - LOL -

 Hi!

Double duty day!  Here is the second project for Simple Stories ( There is more to come later on!!)

This project is all about the super fun Emoji Love collection, and one of the funniest pictures of my 3 kids.   Sometimes the stars align, and you get that lucky shot, this is exactly how this picture came to be, and  the best way to document it was using all the icons in the collection.

The idea for this layout came after sharing this picture with my family overseas.   It all started from a camera snapshot, followed by the picture going to our family group, and then the reactions  are still coming in.  So, I started by re creating the camera icon in this collection.  I drew the image on trace paper, and used it to build the icon from papers from the 6x8 paper pad and some hand stitching.   This took a bit of time, as I wanted to add details, and texture to this element.

To make the colors of this layout shine, I opted to use white cardstock as the base.  I cut two wide strips of  "YAY" paper, and glued it to the sides of the cardstock; next  two strips of the "Too Cool" paper were cut ( narrower than the previous strips), and glued on top of the previous strips.   The finished camera element was then glued to the bottom of the page, and I used Chipboard stickers, die cut pieces, the combo sticker sheet , and brads to add the cluster on the camera.

To recreate the posting, I cut a speech bubble out of cardstock, and used it to frame the picture of my kids. It was then glued above the camera element, and lots of icons were then glued around it.  Since there is so many icons, speech bubbles and emojis in the collection,

 I pulled pieces from all the embellishments in the collection to create the clusters around the picture.  I even used the LOL chipboard sticker as the title for this piece.  Here is final layout:

OMG, this layout is just the perfect representation of  this social media post.   I love it!.   The emoji collection is by far one of the funnest collections to date.

I hope the two projects  here inspire you to document those fun family moments. The new Simple Stories collection are so diverse, fun, innovative that you can easily scrap from outdoor hikes to the common social media post.  The possibilities are infinite with the new Simple Stories collections.  I cannot wait to see what you create with them.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Materials Used:
Simple Stories - Emoji Love collection - paper collection, 6x8 pad, brads, chipboard stickers, cardstock stickers, paper pieces, clear stickers.

XOXO

Scrapbook Layout created for Scrapbook Nerd  -  XOXO  -

Hello there!

It is my reveal week at Scrapbook Nerd, and this month's projects range in color, texture, and mediums, but all have one thing in common, LOVE.   I chose to work with colorful collections, and the first one i wanted to showcase is Simple Stories's "Love and Adore collection"

The background of this page was created by tracing the fussy cut x and o from one of the papers in the collection.  Using a paper piercing tool, i created a stitching guide for the letters,  To complete the look, i used some watercolors to add some color to some of the letters in the  background.

A few paper strips from the collection frame the page on opposite corners to ground the design.   A bit of stitching adds texture, and secures the papers to the layout.

I chose to stack the same picture as a ways to layer, and bring interest to the page.  A few embellishments around the page add interest, and frame the page.  The title comes by gluing some of the fussy cut letters around the page.   A few ink splatters complete the page:

 All the texture and color in the page are the perfect background to the picture.   I hope this serves as inspiration for your layouts. Don't forget to stop by Scrapbook Nerd to check what the ladies are stocking in their shelves.  Remember to leave me a  comment if you have any questions on how this came together.


Take care!


Materials Used:
Love and Adore collection - paper kit, card stock and chipboard stickers, ephemera, 6x6 paper pad - Simple Stories
watercolor palettes - the classics, pastel dreams - Prima Marketing.

Winter Joy

Scrapbook Layout -   WINTER JOY -

Hi there,

I can't believe we are in February already.

Since there is a lot of new pretty paper coming my way, I know that i have to start pulling my stash and using it to document all the winter memories.   Here is my first attempt at putting a dent in my pictures and paper stash.

It all started when  I cut the snowflake images from the Cut Shoppe's Very Merry cut file.   I backed the cuts with white vellum, and layer them in between strips of different papers from the Snow and Cocoa collection.   I made sure to stitch the paper strips together using my sewing machine.  In addition, I used different lengths of paper strips, and attached them in opposite directions on the paper edges, so that the snowflakes will form a diagonal line to the eye.

I have lots of pictures of my kids during the snow falls here in Toronto, this is just one of them.   I chose to layer and add pieces and papers from the Snow and Cocoa collection.   The title was all formed with stickers from the collection.

A little bit of typewriting on some paper completes the look of this page.    To just add more of the contrasting colors, I also added some gold snowflakes to the strips, and gold and black ink splatters to the page.  Here is the final layout:

I love the end result of this page, and how the colors of the collection are perfect to document my teens.  As always let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks for visiting today!

Materials Used:
Patterned Papers - At Home, Joy, Let's Play, 6x6 paper pad  -  Snow And Cocoa Collection
Chipboard, ephemera, puffy stickers, card stock stickers, gold glitter snow stickers, word phrase stickers - Snow and Cocoa collection
vellum
cut file - The Cut Shoppe - Very Merry Cut file