International Diva Flair anyone?!

Ok, I am beginning to think that I need to have a contest for blog post titles!  Or maybe just a specific title for each posting that I do!  So if you Nikki fans think I am getting a little crazy with the post titles, PLEASE just let me know in the comments!  

There was a comment left on my last post about wishing our paper collections came in packs....well IT DOES!!  For the new collections that were released at CHA we have collection packs that include EVERYTHING you need!  There are two sheets of each 12x12 double-sided paper, 2 sticker sheets and sheet of our new punch outs!  AND, you get a BONUS sheet of pattern paper on the back of the cover of the collection kit!!  

Here is a look at our "My Lil' Monster" collection kit and what is in it!  Click on that image to get a close look!

Ok, let's get on to some of the International Divas projects!!

First up is Anna Bowkis.  She has created a sweet layout of a trip on a boat!

This has Get Well Soon and School as Cool mixed in together!

  

Next up is Jill Hildebrand.  She used the Get Well Soon collection also on her layout about how much she loves comfort when she is sick.  I love how she

used the Cute as a Button Burlap buttons on this!

Next up we have Wendela Lam. She used the Get Well Soon collection to 

document a broken arm.  In case you are wondering, I think this is the A4 size overseas that she used for the layout!

And last, but not least we have Mahlin Wiggur.  She created a card and a layout!

I LOVE how she used the Get Well Soon collection for this card and emphasized the purple color!  And I think I see some sparkle on those letter stickers!

And then her layout with the Get Well Soon collection. How fun is that background she made on the pattern paper!

Well, that is it from the International side of things today!  Check back later in the week for our guest designer!!!

Have a Scrappy Kinda Day!!~~Katrina

Monika, Anna, Mahlin and Ria are up on the blog today!

We are going to kick off today's post with some projects from Monika Martinson.  I LOVE this size she did and emailed her to ask what size it was.  The size is 12 inches by 8 inches, which is their normal paper size over in Sweden, like ours is 8.5 inches by 11 inches.  I am going to try this size!

This first layout, she used the new My Lil Monster collection and the red Cute as a Button burlap buttons.  

This next one, she used the School is Cool collection.  See those tied bows on the left side, so cute!!

Next up we have projects from Anna Bowkis.  She has such a unique style and this first layout shows that talent off quite well.

Here Anna used the School is Cool collection to document a track event.  I love how she mish mashed the pieces together at angles to come up with a unique look to her layout.

Here Anna used the Get Well Soon collection, such a sweet layout.

And now we are to Mahlin Wiggur.  She has a card and a layout today, which both include some great detail shots that you guys love!

Here's her card using School is Cool.  I love the distressed edges, mixed with the stitching.

And on her layout she used School is Cool also.  I love how she got two TOTALLY different looks from the same paper line!

Last up we have Ria Mojica.  She used the You're a Hoot Collection to celebrate her son's first fencing tournament!

Well, that's it from us today!  Be sure to check back with us this week.  On the 16th we will have our guest designer, Allison Davis, co-creator of Sketches with Scrapbooking Volumes 1-8 and the creator of the Sketch Support website joining us!

Have a Scrappy Kinda Day!!~~Katrina

Bluberry Hill

Have you tried Nikki Sivils mini 6" x 6" ? they are so versatile. Each mini pad has 3 sheets of each pattern paper, all full sized patterns reduced to 6" x 6"!
Perfect for making mini books, cards and altered picture frames!

Picture Frames I hear you cry! I love Ikea and on a recent visit I picked up a few of these square picture frames, measuring 51/2" sqaure the mini pads were perfect for me to work with.

I chose Bluberry Hill to work with, selected some of my favourite papers, the diecut sheet and a few embellishments to work with. Simple layering, strips of paper and a few diecut shapes popped and I had a mini work of art!

start with a simple picture frame



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add paper layers and embellishments







Supplies : Ikea picture frame, Nikki Sivils Blueberry Hill mini pad, Nikki Sivils diecut sheet, Nikii Sivils bread tag, ribbon, button and chipboard bird.

I love how this picture frame has turned out and will defintiley be making a set.

Hope you enjoyed my project, hope to see you at my blog for lots more Nikki Sivils projects.

Anna x

My Favourite Time of Year

Hi, Anna here with todays post.

In the UK its a very busy time of the year for farmers, and living surrounded by farms we watch Harvest season with joy! I am a born and bred townie, living in the country for the past 5 years has been a life changing experience, and I am loving it! Love the slower pace, love the scenery, love that my girls wake up to fresh country air every morning, love that we have great walks on our doorstep for our new addition to our family, Suki our English Springer Spaniel.

Oops got a bit carried away with nostalgia, LOL!

With all this new scenary surrounding me, it makes for great photograph opportunities, which in turn make for great scrapbook layouts! When my box of product arrived from Nikki, and I eyespied "Tree Love" I was in heaven,a photoshoot was in order.

Harvest - Tree Love

This photo is of my eldest daughter, and I just knew the colours from Nikki Sivils new line would just be perfect. A simple layout of layers and carefully placed embellishments are all this layout needed. I am so happy that Nikki has introduced alphabet stickers to her new lines, I am an alphabet hoarder.

Nikki's fab diecut sheets are so versatile and I used my trusty scalloped punch to punch out the heart tree diecut on my layout.

Supplies : Nikki Sivils Tree Love papers, Nikki Sivils alphabet stickers, Nikki Sivils stickers, Nikki Sivils diecut sheet

Falling for You - Tree Love

I have used the same simple design for my layout, but have added a 1/4 sheet of the shaped paper and a felt strip. I love to add dimension to my pages, so most of the diecut shapes I have added will have some 3d love!

Have I told you how much I love the diecut sheets! I cut out this cute Beaver and the tree from the "Tree Love" diecut sheet.

Supplies : Nikki Sivils Tree Love papers, Nikki Sivils diecut sheet, Nikki Sivils stickers

Check out this sketch I did for last months sketch challenge, to achieve a similar design. I ahve just chosen to make my paper strips much wider; the beauty of sketches!

I can see me using this product line over and over again, so much fun. Roll on Fall, or Autumn for my friends over the pond.

Time to head to my scraproom and pull out some Blueberry Hill for my Lavender Field photos!

Do pop on over to my blog and say Hi!

Happy Scrapping

Anna x

Ellie's Day Out

Hi Everyone,

Anna here with today's post. Here in the UK is glorious and I am enjoying the beautiful English Summer we are having here at the moment.

Today I am sharing some projects using Ellies Day Out. As with all Nikki's collection, "Ellies Day Out" comes with a shaped pattern paper. I love my shaped papers, which is why I "heart" Nikki Sivils!!!

On this layout of my daughter "Blooming" I used a half sheet of "Ellies Day" and layered on to 2 strips of paper; Pure Shopping, Pink is Pretty.

I love the delicate doilies out at the moment, so added a small doilies for a feminine touch.

My photo of my daughter has been mounted onto "Ellies Shoes".

I love to cluster embellishment on my layouts. I had fun cutting out lots of embellishments from the diecut sheet, "Ellies Cutie Cut Ups".

Handbags, tickets and circles were layered and clustered with chipboard flowers, pretty mulberry flowers and a chipboard birdie.

Finally I used some chipboard to make my title and layered this onto the tickets from the diecut sheet.

Here in the UK, we still have a few more weeks of school left, and all us Mum's are thinking about Teacher gifts.

I made a Thank you card and a cute giftbag that I will definitely use as a Teachers Gift this year; add a few homemade sweets/cookies and a gift card and my present is complete!

Thanks Card

I cannot waste any of my scraps, this card was made using the scraps from my layout. I cut the scallop semi circle from "Ellies Day" and added a few scrap strips onto my card with 3d foam pads. A couple of diecut shapes and a jewel adds the finishing touches.

Gift Bag

These gift bags are a staple in my house for making quick thank you gifts with a couple of homemade cookies in.

1 sheet of paper is all you need to make 2 bags! I have added a diecut handbag, a scrummy corduroy brad and a flag. Just add some pretty coordinating ribbon to tie your bag together.

Instructions :

• Trim your 12" x 12" sheet into 6" x 12"
• Now score 1 1/2" in from each side
• Next score 5" up from the bottom and from the top
• Score 2" down and 1 1/2" in, on all 4 sides
• Cut along the line to the 5" score line, and cut the 2" x 1 1/2" out.
• Ink if you want all edges at this stage
• Using double sided tape, adhere 2 of the flaps and stick to from a box
• Now lift up the 2 sides, you now have your basic cookie bag.
• I now made a flap to pop over the top of my bad, using a scalloped punch.
• I stuck the scalloped circle onto one side of the bag, and punch a hole and thread ribbon through to keep the bag closed.
• Decorate your bag as you wish :)
  
  

Enjoy your Summer, keep scrapping!

Anna x

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