Crafters Companion New Traditions Christmas Layout

Hello Ruby Rock-It fans, it so close to Christmas now and I still running around preparing for it. I now have all my albums and a layout ready for my 2018 photos and can't wait to start filling them in the New Year.

 
The Crafters Collection New Traditions Christmas range is awesome It is a very traditional range in colours and images,but it also has a few funky pages with surfing Santa's LOL.
   

Products Used:

New Traditions Christmas 12 x 12  Paper Pad,  New Traditions Christmas Die Cuts pack, New Traditions Red Glitter and Red A4 Specialty Paper Pack, 1 sheet of White Cardstock plus a small 6 x 4 piece of white cardstock.

Method:

I have selected 3 Pattern paper from the 12 x 12 pad that I like and then cut them down to a square and rectangle then used the 3rd one to make the 2 pennants.

Then I have used the satin mirror paper from the Red A4 Specialty Paper Pack and cut it to being 1/2 inch bigger than my photo and the I have done the same with the smaller white piece of cardstock but it is only 1/4 of in inch bigger than my photo. i then added some glue to each corner of the white photo mat and then applied the red glitter.

Then take your die cuts of choice and layer as per images below, I have used lots of 3D foam as you will be able to see from the images below.

Yo can see below the close up of the bottom embellishment

This is a close up of the matting and the glitter corners

You can see the depth of the 3D foam in he blow image. 

When it was all finished I used some Gesso and a spatula to drag a light coating of Gesso over the images to add a snow like effect.

 I hope you have enjoyed my blog post and found it inspiring. Kim

Hello Ruby Rock-It fans, today it is my turn on the blog today One can never have enough mini albums either for yourself or to give away as a gift to a special friend.

The Crafters Collection Rustic Christmas range is awesome for a more modern feel yet keeping with the traditional colours we all know for Christmas.
   

Products Used:

Rustic Christmas 12 x 12  Paper Pad, Rustic Christmas Die Cuts pack, Graphic 45 Bare Album Kit

Method:

What I have done to make my mini album was to select the papers i wanted to use then started cutting them to size for the bank sides of the box and album page.

Once they are all cut and adhered to the box and the mini album in side I took the Rustic Christmas Die cuts and started layering them on the box front then on the minni album pages using double side foam tape.

It is awesome to find a collection pack that also includes the glitter papers as well as die cuts within the pack so I took full advantage of using them.

the mini album is now just waiting some awesome Christmas photos to be added to it for 2018.

I hope you have enjoyed my blog post and found it inspiring. Kim

Hello Ruby Rock-It fans, today it is my turn on the blog today and again I am sharing more Christmas cards I have made using the Traditions range of paper and die cuts.

I have also used the fabulous Crafters Choice New Traditions 50 card box set of blank cards, this set is awesome it has 10 each of White, Green, Silver, Gold and Red cards with 50 envelopes.

Products Used:

New Traditions 6 x 6  Paper Pad,  New Traditions Die Cuts pack, New Traditions cards and envelopes set

Method:

I have used the New Traditions cards and envelopes as my cards and then I have layered papers from the New Traditions 6 x 6  Paper Pad then I have used the New Traditions Die Cuts pack to embellish the cards.

I hope you have enjoyed my blog post and found it inspiring. Kim

Christmas Card Creations

Hello Ruby Rock-It fans, today it is my turn on the blog today Christmas isn't too far away so I thought I would start getting my Christmas card list together as I want to be organised this year.  I love to make my own cards to give to my close friends and family.  I hope I can inspire you today to make your own cards.  It's really easy with the new Crafters Choice Christmas collection which I really enjoy working with!

I have used the awesome Christmas Dreams Collection for my memory file. 

Products Used:

New Traditions 6 x 6  Paper Pad, Rustic Christmas Die Cuts pack, Luxury Cardstock Pack in Gold and Silver

Other:

Tim Holtz Gathered Twiggs ink 

Method:

I have made my cards from the Luxury Cardstock Pack and then I have layered papers from the New Traditions 6 x 6  Paper Pad then I have used the Rustic Christmas Die Cuts pack to embellish the cards.

I hope you have enjoyed my blog post and found it inspiring. Kim

Using Masking Fluid

Hello Scrappingclearly followers today I am sharing with you a technique using Fineline Masking Fluid and Talons Indian Ink.

Using 300gsm mixed media paper taped to a board you take the Fineline Masking Fluid and draw your image to obtain thicker lines I open the bottle and used a small paint brush and even a twig from the trees.

Once dry dry I then used a sea sponge and applied the ink over the masking fluid, when this was dry I then peeled the masking fluid off and there is your image.

I hope you enjoyed learning how to use masking fluid.

Kim Kendell

It's Starting to Feel A Lot Like Christmas

Hello Ruby Rock-It fans, today it is my turn on the blog today I am sharing with you a memory File I have created for this yours Christmas photo's

I have used the awesome Christmas Dreams Collection for my memory file. 

memory Files allow you to store so many photos and tell the whole story in one place. You can also use those photos that are not always the best but do tell the story.

Products Used:

Christmas Dreams 12x12 Paper Pad,  Christmas Dreams Die Cuts pack, Copper Square Envelope from Fundamentals, Christmas Dreams Washi tapes, Christmas Dreams Course Blue glitter Powder, Bella Bling. 

Other:

A project life plastic page, and some silk ribbons 

I have just selected pieces to layer with and then used double sided foam tape to mount them to add depth. A selection of file folders.

Method:

I have cut the file folders down to various sizes and then started covering them until I was finished. 

The front cover finished decorated

 The inside cover I just love that the 12 x 12 pad comes with glitter papers and I had to use the gold on this page for the first main photo will go.

I have also used lots of the die cuts to embellish page the page.  

On the next set of pages I have used the envelope so that I can record and store special notes and messages about our christmas day celebrations.  You can see from the photos that I have also used a mixture of sizes for my file and lots of interactive flips. 

her you can see the next set of pages which are designed for smaller photos.

Next I have used the project life page and to make it fit i have folded it over on a seam and the in one pocket I have used the glitter to create a shaker box.   

Next I have created a page that flips up so you can store approx 4 photos or 2 larger ones and then I have finished with a place to have a large photo. 

I hope you have enjoyed my blog post and found it inspiring. Kim

Using Masking Fluid with Kim Kendell

Hello Scrappingclearly followers today I am sharing with you a technique using Fineline Masking Fluid and Talons Indian Ink.

Using 300gsm mixed media paper taped to a board you take the Fineline Masking Fluid and draw your image to obtain thicker lines I open the bottle and used a small paint brush and even a twig from the trees.

Once dry dry I then used a sea sponge and applied the ink over the masking fluid, when this was dry I then peeled the masking fluid off and there is your image.

I hope you enjoyed learning how to use masking fluid.

Kim Kendell

A wedding Card or Two to Share by Kim Kendell

Hello Ruby Rock-It fans, today it is my turn on the blog again and today I am sharing with you a couple of wedding cards i have made using the the awesome Botanical's range.

Cards are an awesome way of using up 6 x 6 paper pads and your scraps team that with the amazing bits and pieces from the Fundamentals range and you have some amazing cards you can create.

Products Used:

Botanicals CHE22, Botanicals CHE39,

Wedding BW48 - Die-Cuts, Fundamentals Tags FNT 50, Bella Bling, BSS65 - Ring Seals 20 PCE, Fundamentals Square Black Cards & Envelopes.

Other:

Tim Holtz Mini Ink Pad and Blending Tool - Old Paper & Spun Sugar



I have just selected pieces to lay and then used double sided foam tape to mount the title elements to add depth.

I have you have enjoyed my upload, Kim.

Water Colour Magic

Hi Scrappingclearly fans, today I am sharing with you a water colour drawing. Its so simple to complete.

I have used the brights in the Prima Water Colour Confections and Prima Water colour paper.

you draw you image in quink ink and then spritz it with water which will cause it run then you take the water colours of your choice and have the pans very wet and with a long bristled mop brush to spread the colour.

I hope you have enjoyed my upload.

Kim Kendell

Memory Maze DT Share

Hi Memory Maze followers today on the blog I am sharing a layout with you of my daughter and her partner. I have used the following Memory Maze products.

Title Treasure 

Chipboard Lace Trim

You don't always have to paint chipboard it works quite well left raw as I have done

See with my next post Kim Kendell

Ruby Rock-It Design Team

Hello Ruby Rock-It fans

Today is my turn on the blog my name is Kim and I look forward to sharing my creations with you. 

I have chosen the stunning Botanicals range with a background of Glitter Cardstock.

Products Used:

Botanicals CHE22, Botanicals CHE39, BotanicalsCHE53

Glitter Cardstock GZ37 White, Bolt BOE31 - Dropletts, Fundamentals FUE61 - Butterfly, Faded Empire FDE92 - Die-Cuts, Fundamentals Dollies and Bella Bling

Other:

Tim Holtz Mini Ink Pad and Blending Tool - Old Paper & Spun Sugar, Prima Vine, Lace, Plasters Tape, Memory Maze Title.

Tear a sections of from the Botanical Papers, XX XX XX papers ink around the torn edges with and layer over the background Glitter Cardstock GZ37 White ink the edges of the glitter cardstock in Old Paper. 

I then took a brown stamp pad and a small lid from a spay bottle and made small circles all over my back ground. 

I then placed my photo and the Prima Vine onto my LO and the added the Bling. Take your lace and plasters tape and add to the bottom of the LO and a small amount of plasters tape to the top under the tip of the vine. 

Dot some of the Droplets through out the vine and add 3 of the butterflies, see images for placement.  

Now take your die cuts and fined the birdcage, clock and bottle using your dollies layer onto the bottom of the LO as per the below image. 

Now take your title I have used a green paint pen to colour mine and add to your LO.

Your LO is now complete I hope you have enjoyed my share with you.

Happy Scrapping 

   

Scrappingcleary and Paper Arts

Hello Scrappingcleary followers, its my turn on the blog today and I have decided to share with you the amazing papers from Paper Arts, Artistry and Beauty.  

I love these papers they are so good for layering and if your unsure about using paint or mists then the effect is already there for you.

I have also used an array of the amazing Prima blooms that are stocked by Scrappingclearly to embellish my layout.

With these papers and layering of them I have found it was more pleasing to the eye to cut around the leaves and layer the paper under neath them as can be seen in the above image.

I just love how the title is already on the paper yet looks like I may have created it.

I hope you have enjoyed the creation I have shared with you and I look forward to sharing more with you next month Kim,