Kaisercraft Publication - "Discover, Explore" High Tide Layout

Summer is well and truely here now on the Gold Coast, we went to the pool today...and this is a fitting layout for a hot summer's day.  

I made this Layout awhile back now and it is featured in the Kaisercraft Magazine for December.  You can download this magazine for free here. 

Step-by-Step Instructions for how to create this Layout can also be found on the Kaisercraft website here.

Kaisercraft Products: P2219 Harbour | P2214 Ahoy | PS474 Ships Wheel – Die Cut | CT871 Collectables | FL591 Flourish Pack – Nautical | IP726 Ink Pad – Island | F627 Paper Blooms – Coconut | F631 Paper Blooms – Sea Breeze | BRB606 Organza Ribbon | EM926 White Lace | LDB1059 Natural Twine | CD101 Weave Card Stock – Coconut | DD768 Decorative Die – Mixed Media Circles | DD550 Decorative Die – Coral | DD745 Decorative Die – Fishing Net | SB718 Pearls – Bliss | SB789 Pearls – Chino | EM431 Polaroid Cut Outs|

Kaisercraft December Challenge

I made this Layout especially for the Kaisercraft December Challenge, but I just looked at the Mood Board and didn't read that it had to be a card!!! So don't do what I did!! All the info is below...

Create any Christmas themed card you like using the above mood board as inspiration. It's time to get into the Christmas spirit and show off your cardmaking skills! Your creation must feature at least 80% Kaisercraft products from any current or previous release Kaisercraft paper collection.

We’re looking forward to seeing your entries but first, some housekeeping for those who wish to play along…

1.  Feel free to enter as many times as you like!
2.  Your creation must feature at least 80% Kaisercraft products.
3.  You may use any current or previous release Kaisercraft paper collection.
4.  Link your finished project by creating a blog post on your personal blog or Facebook page, copy the link and add your name and link to the comments section at the bottom of this post. Alternatively, you can post your entry directly to our Facebook wall or send it directly through in a message.

Entries close Thursday 29th December 2016 at 11.59pm (Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time, UTC +11)

You could be one of two luck winners to receive a Kaisercraft goodie pack.

Winners will be announced Friday 6th January 2017.

We took this photo of the boys and to be honest I was a bit excited to have  fresh Christmas photo to scrap...

Kaisercraft Products: P2157 Dec 25th | P2158 Wrap the Presents | P2152 Family Time | P2154 Bake Gingerbread | PP1004 Paper Pad | CT863 Collectables | FL584 Flourish Pack - Snowflakes | SB795 Pearls - Red | RS416 Sparklets - Rouge | IT915 Designer Template - Ornamental | CL101 Kaisercolour Gel Pens 24 Pk | BRB606 Organza Ribbon | IP734 Ink Pad - Cherry | FC211 Foil Card Stock - Ruby Red | DD402 Decorative Die Words - Believe | DD391 Decrorative Die - Mini Christmas Ornaments | Other: Red and White Twine | 

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Kaisercraft "P.S I Love You" Card

I made this card for Kaisercraft using the very pretty "P.S I Love You" Collection.  It is a gorgeous collection, pinks and greys, flowers and butterflies...
I loved it.  Perfect for card making.

Kaisercraft Products: PP1010 Paper Pad | IP725 Ink Pad- Petal Pink | CT870 Collectables | FL590 Flourish Pack - Love | SB786 Pearls - Rose | EM926 Lace - White | DD757 Decorative Die - Large Flourishes | DD523 Decorative Die - Scallop Card Edge | DD775 Card Creations - Stitched Lattice C6 | SSS326 Sticker Sheet | Other: Cheesecloth |

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Kaisercraft P.S I Love You Layout with Video

Today I am sharing a Layout and Process Video using the gorgeous new P.S I Love You Collection.  This is the Layout I made and below is the video of how I made it...

This collection is such a pretty one...I'm a big fan of the colours grey and pink, they go so well together.  These papers really are a joy to create with.

All of these little scrappy bits of paper were actually off cuts from other layouts and cards I have already made with this collection.  I didn't cut anything specifically for this layout I just used scraps!  Scraps are perfect for building layers behind a photo.

The Collectables in this collection worked so well with the scrappy layers.

I painted the wooden butterfly with some white paint to match it in to the collection.

The silver gel pen and splats of paint give a very subtle detail to the background paper.

Kaisercraft Products: P2206 Courtship | P2212 Valentines | PP1010 Paper Pad | CT870 Collectables | SS327 Sticker Sheet | IP725 Ink Pad - Petal Pink | SB786 Pearls | FL590 Flourish Pack - Love | KC001 Kaisercolour - White | KC038 Kaisercolour - Pretty Pink | IT921 Designer Template- Mini Mix | CL101 Kaisercolour Gel Pens | F640 Paper Blooms - Fairy Floss | BRB606 Organza Ribbon | Other: White Sewing Thread |

I hope you enjoyed this Layout and Blog Post.  Thanks for reading and watching my video. 

Happy Crafting,

Kaisercraft "Peek-a-Boo" Layout with Video Tutorial

On the 1st of September 2016 we welcomed a second beautiful boy into our family  - Billy Blake McNamara.  So you can understand how excited I was when I found out that Kaisercraft was releasing a new set of baby papers called the Peek-a-Boo Collection.  Today I am sharing a Layout with Process Video using the blue baby papers from "Peek-a-Boo".  It was nice to have the opportunity to scrap this recent photo of Baby Billy.

Here is the video of how I made the Layout:

This Layout features the gorgeous new Decorative Die released this month called Carousel.  It is just beautiful and will be perfect for your Baby cards, Baby layouts and other Baby projects.

DD574 Decorative Die - Carousel

I have been loving using the Kaisercolour Gel Pens with the Kaisercraft Templates.  It gives a very accurate pattern, much neater and clearer than paint, Kaiser Mists or texture paste.  Plus there is no mess to clean up!!

  I have the original 24 pack of Gel Pens, but now you can also purchase 12 packs, a 48 pack and each colour can also be purchased singularly.  Check out the full range of gel pens here and the full range of Kaisercraft templates here.  There are endless possibilities combining these two amazing Kaisercraft products!

Thank you for stopping by today to check out my Layout and watch my video...I hope you a new idea or two...if you decide to give the Gel Pens and Templates a try, be sure to let me know.  I would love to see the results.

Kaisercraft Products: P2192 Kid | FC212 Foil Cardstock - Arctic Blue | P2190 Precious | PP1008 Paper Pad | IT925 Designer Template - Intricate Tiles | CL101 Kaisercolour - Gel Pens 24 pk | DD574 Decorative Die - Carousel | DD307 Decorative Die - Party | DD732 Decorative Die Interlock Circles | FL588 Flourish Pack Baby | FL581 Flourish Pack - Doilies | IP726 Ink - Island | KM111 Kaisermist - White | BRB606 Organza Ribbon | EM430 Just For You Pink Tag Pack | SB774 Rhinestones - Ice Blue | RS408 Sparklets - Crystal |

Other: White Cheese Cloth

Happy Crafting,

Kaisercraft "Party Time" Birthday Cards

I received this lovely "Happy Birthday" Decorative Die in my DT box and I thought wont this be useful! How often do we need a Happy birthday Sentiment for those hundreds of birthday cards we make!  I chose to make two cards with the new "Party Time" Collection.

I love this Peacock Foil Cardstock.  I chose colours from the Paper Pad to match it.  I used the specialty paper from the collection which is the White Circles a 12x12 Die Cut.  I cut it down to fit onto my cards.  Then chose paper to fill the circles.

Then I went with Fuchsia Foil Card Stock and matching papers.  I also used a Balloon die to make the balloons and tied the strings to a little wooden flourish.

These cards will be great for my birthday card stash.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kaisercraft Products: PP1009 Paper Pad | PS470 Circles - Die Cut | CS276 Clear Stamps | FL589 Flourish Pack - Party | DD577 Decorative Die - Happy Birthday | KM110 Kaiser Mist - Pink | KM105 Kaiser Mist - Turquoise | IP727 Ink Pad - Lagoon | IP731 Ink Pad- Berry | DD307 Decorative Die - Party | FC213 Foil Card Stock - Peacock FC210 | Foil Card Stock - Fuchsia | Other: Kindy Glitz | Silver Twine |

Kaisercraft Baby Mobile and a photo of Baby Billy

In my DT Pack this term I received a Baby Mobile which was exciting, as we have been in full-on baby mode here since Billy Blake was born on September 1st.  

It was a simple project to create.  The trickiest part was getting the strings to balance evenly so the mobile would hang balanced.

I decorated each piece simply with papers, some cheesecloth material, a white ribbon and a paper bloom.

I decided to go with a mix of pink and blue papers because then the Baby Mobile can be suitable for both baby girls and boys.

This mobile was very tricky to photograph which is why I have so many photos to share.

 Kaisercraft Products: SB2449 Baby Mobile | PP1008 Paper Pad | IP726 Ink Pad - Island | IP725 Ink Pad - Petal Pink | F631 Paper Blooms - Sea Breeze | F640 Paper Blooms - Fairy Floss | KC001 Kaisercolour - White |

Other: White Ribbon | White String | White Cheese Cloth

Our little Baby Billy is growing up.  He is three months old now and a ray of sunshine when he is happy! We can see he is working on sitting up, and it looks like a tooth might be on the way!  Here is a little photo taken one night not so long ago...

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