BEST FRIENDS {merly impressions & kaisercraft}

hello crafty friends,

a new month has begun and though the sun is still hiding, KAISERCRAFT have released an amazing summer collection inspired by the sea - BEACH SHACK {available at MERLY IMPRESSIONS' online store}.

and here is a project i made for MERLY IMPRESSIONS' blog featuring the BEACH SHACK collection and KAISERCRAFT's 12×12 CORRUGATED cardboard sheets -

"BEST FRIENDS"

BEACH SHACK - FOAM pattern paper 

BEACH SHACK - BEACH HOUSE pattern paper

BEACH SHACK - WAVE BREAK pattern paper

BEACH SHACK - sticker sheet

BEACH SHACK - collectables pack 

KAISERCARD - POWDER BLUE weave cardstock 

clear stamp - DIAMONDS

 KAISERMIST ink spray - WHITE

KAISERMIST ink spray - ANTIQUE GOLD

KAISERMIST ink spray - DENIM

 decorative die - NOTE PAPER

decorative die - DIAMONDS

ink pad - BARK

rhinestones - SILVER

rhinestones - DARK BLUE

 12mm double-sided tape

12×12 CORRUGATED cardboard sheets

TIM HOLTZ - paper distresser

MOUNTING foam tape

 DINA WAKLEY - white gesso

TIM HOLTZ mini distress ink pad – TEA DYE

mixed hemp cord package - OCEAN

metallic hemp cord - GOLD

PRIMA marketing - paper blooms

IMAGINARIUM designs - BEST FRIENDS chipboard phrase

TIM HOLTZ distress embossing powder - WEATHERED WOOD

TIM HOLTZ - embossing ink

and here are close ups of my project and some TIPS & TRICKS on how i created it:

cover the chipboard with embossing ink and distress embossing powder, heat emboss the set. 

TIP! add a few layers of embossing powder to cover the chipboard completely!

embellish your page using different colour rhinestones.

i hope i managed to inspire you today!

have an AMAZING weekend!

hugs 'n smiles,

ELIZABETH CRAFT DESIGNS designer challenge – JANUARY 2018

hello crafty friends,

it's almost the end of JANUARY and it is time for the very first ELIZABETH CRAFT DESIGNS designer challenge for 2018! 

and since VALENTINE'S DAY is only two weeks away, this month the theme is 

"YOU FILL MY HEART". 

if you wish to participate in our challenge, all you have to do is to create a card suitable for VALENTINE'S DAY. 

and here is a bit of inspiration from me -

"VALENTINE shaker card"

PUZZLE HEART die set
VALENTINE'S EDGES die set
LOVE SENTIMENTS clear stamp set
soft finish cardstock - WHITE and ROSEBUD
MODASCRAP pattern paper pack - LOVE YOU to the MOON and BACK

TIM HOLTZ distress ink pads

tor today's challenge ELIZABETH CRAFT DESIGNS a $20 GIFT CARD to use on our website to 3 winners.

to enter simply leave a comment on the ELIZABETH CRAFT DESIGNS challenge post and tell us "what ELIZABETH CRAFT DESIGNS dies or stamp sets would you use to create a VALENTINE’s CARD??”

 we will select 3 lucky winners in a random drawing. the winners will be announced on FRIDAY, february 2nd on the ELIZABETH CRAFT DESIGNS blog.

i hope you enjoyed today's post!

GOOD LUCK!

hugs 'n smiles,

LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE {kaisercraft & merly impressions}

hello crafty friends!

thanks for stopping by!
today i would like to share part one of my november DT reveal for MERLY IMPRESSIONS with you.

this month i have the pleasure to design with one of KAISERCRAFT newest collections - ROSE AVENUE {available at MERLY IMPRESSIONS’ online store}. this collection is the perfect mix of shabby chic vintage, featuring beautiful rose images with a soft pastel colour pallet.

"LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE"

ROSE AVENUE - SUITE pattern paper

ROSE AVENUE - sticker sheet

ROSE AVENUE - paper pad

ROSE AVENUE - collectables pack

KAISERCARD - COCONUT weave cardstock

paper blooms - FAIRY FLOSS

paper blooms - COCONUT

clear stamp - HONEYCOMB

mini designer template - BUTTERFLY SKIES

KAISERMIST ink spray -WHITE

flourish pack - ANTIQUES

epoxy stickers - SEA BREEZE

rhinestones - SILVER

pearls - BLUSH

12mm double-sided tape

TIM HOLTZ - paper distresser

MOUNTING foam tape

cheesecloth gauze

BOBUNNY - rose gold

EK SUCCESS - piercing bugs 

PRIMA MARKETING - got flowers

and here are more close ups and some TIPS&TRICKS on how did it -

i hope you enjoyed today's post!

have a lovely & creative WEEK!

hugs 'n smiles,

CHRISTMAS EVE layout and YOUTUBE tutorial {BOBUNNY}

hello everybody!

today i would like to share one of my most recent layouts i've designed for BOBUNNY using their most adorable CHRISTMAS collection - "CAROUSEL CHRISTMAS".

"CHRISTMAS EVE"

collection pack - CAROUSEL CHRISTMAS

pattern paper - wishes / CAROUSEL CHRISTMAS

paper pad - CAROUSEL CHRISTMAS

doubled dot paper - SUGAR, VINTAGE

glitter paste - SUGAR

Spray - GOLD 

stickable stencil - WINTER FUN

foil transfer - SENTIMENTS gold 

jewels - CITRUS, FROSTING

medium doilies

tools - palette knife assortment, scissors

STAMPENDOUS! embossing enamel SHABBY WHITE

DUSTY ATTIC DA1290 mini captions #3

TIM HOLTZ embossing ink

TIM HOLTZ paper distresser

MARTHA STEWART doily lace edge punch

and here are some close ups of my project and TIP&TRICKS on how i did it:

use GLITTER PASTE and a stickable stencil to create the shimmering layer on the pattern paper.

using the foil transfer sheets, add cheerful phrases to your project.

TIP! before adhering the fussy cut images, emboss them slightly using a ball stylus and adhere them with mounting foam tape.

add pearls and swirls to decorate your project.

for my title i used a chipboard phrase from DUSTY ATTIC. i covered the chippie with embossing ink and then a layer of STAMPENDOUS! embossing enamel and heat embossed the set.

and here is the step-by-step YOUTUBE tutorial:

i hope you enjoyed today's project!

THANK YOU for stopping by today! and have a lovely week!

hugs n' smiles,

MERRY CHRISTMAS {kaisercraft & merly impressions}

hello crafty friends!

can you believe that it is OCTOBER already?!! where did the time go... i have so many plans and so many things that i still need to do before CHRISTMAS, but somehow i don't think they are happening ;-)

one of my plans was to keep my blog up to date and today i'll start with a layout i've created for MERLY IMPRESSIONS' blog featuring the lovely CHRISTMAS EDITION collection from KAISERCRAFT {available at MERLY IMPRESSIONS' online store}. 

"MERRY CHRISTMAS"

CHRISTMAS EDITION - SNOWCAPPED pattern paper

CHRISTMAS EDITION - sticker sheet

CHRISTMAS EDITION - paper pad

CHRISTMAS EDITION - collectables pack

KAISERCARD - COCONUT weave cardstock

paper blooms - FIRE RED

paper blooms - COCONUT

decorative die - FOLIAGE

decorative die - MINI FOLIAGE

KAISERCOLOUR gel pens

12" stencil - DAMASK QUARTERS

rhinestones - LIPPY RED

12mm double-sided tape

TIM HOLTZ - paper distresser

MOUNTING foam tape

TEXTURE paste

RANGER - mixatives SILVER

and here are more close ups and some TIPS&TRICKS on how did it -

TIP! use a combination of texture paste, stencils and liquid ink to enhance your background!

draw a frame around the sticker words to make them "pop"!

use a combination of die cut images and fussy cut images to decorate your page.

THANK YOU for stopping by today!

have a lovely & creative WEEK!

hugs 'n smiles,