The kit for January was based on the beautiful Sweet Nothings collection from Kaisercraft and included instructions and stash to make two layouts that we called “My Beautiful Mum” and “One-Two-Three” although some scrappers interpreted the layouts very differently.

Below are some pictures taken on the day (click the image once to open it and click it again to close it). Thanks to Merley (our daughter) for making another huge batch of very tasty Raspberry and Lemon Muffins – they must have tasted okay because they all got eaten !!

Chrissy   xxx

The kit uses Decembers Kaisercraft collection called Sweet Nothings. This collection features images of cherubs, flowers, butterflies and birds in shades of pink, blue and green – a truly beautiful and romantic collection. The kit will include five 12 x 12 papers, one die-cut paper and one speciality paper, the Long Birdcage Wood Flourish, a Pearl Flourish, a set of Latte Pearls and some Embroidery thread.

The first layout, that we have called “Beautiful Mum”, includes one photo measuring 10.5cm wide by 15cm high preferably featuring shades of Blue, Greens and peachy colours. A sepia tone or vintage photo would also work well.

 The second layout, which we’ve called “One, Two, Three” includes three photo’s measuring 6.25cm wide by 6.5cm high. We have used Sepia toned photo’s on this layout but picture including shades of Blue, Green and Peach would also work.

Both of these layouts would suit romantic, or beauty themed photo’s (especially the first layout).

You are obviously free to alter the title (and therefore the theme) of the layouts. We will bring the tools we have used on the layouts such as the Spellbinder Ribbon Banners. I have decorated the Wood Flourish using Ranger Distress Ink Pads (Stormy Sky & Weathered Wood) and sprayed it with Perfect Pearl Mist (Blue Raspberry) – any blue ink pad would do but I will bring my Ranger ones for people to use if they wish. Other items used are Crystal Lacquer, a journal pen and an Edge Scraper Tool. You will also need to bring a small pair of small scissors (because there is some delicate cutting out on both layouts) and a sewing needle as there is some stitching on one of the layouts (although this is optional).

The kit will cost £12 on the day but is entirely optional. The location of the crop, together with other details, can be found on our Crop Dates page.

Emma has used Kaisercraft’s beautiful ‘Tis the Season collection in this trio of very merry projects. She has also used a selection of Tim Holtz products including Rosette Dies and Distress Stickles to create a wonderfully opulent Christmas look for her Tag, Gift Box and Christmas Card.

You can find out more about the techniques used by Emma to create these projects in this trio of posts on her blog. Enjoy…

Chrissy  xxx

The kit for November was based on the fabulous Madame Boutique collection from Kaisercraft and included instructions and stash to make two layouts that we called “Me” and “Daughters” although some scrappers interpreted the layouts very differently.

During the day we offered a special prize for the best name badge as voted by all the scrappers – congratulations to Janet, Sam and Debs for their winning creations.

Below are some pictures taken on the day (click the image once to open it and click it again to close it). The beautiful 25 Drawer Advent Calendar was made by Julie and was very impressive. Oh, and thanks to Merley (our beautiful daughter) for making some very tasty Raspberry and Lemon Muffins (by special request, she’ll be making them again for the next crop in January).

The cards each use Velvet Ensemble in different ways but we think each displays the distinctive, timeless sophistication of the original collection. Emma has also added a few additional details such as a ribbon bow and some paper blooms.

You can find out more about the cards in this post and this post over on Emma’s blog. We think its also worth visiting to see all the other wonderful projects she has completed.

Chrissy  xxx

The kit for the November crop is loosely themed on “Me” (or yourself), so please try and bring photos of yourself, either on your own or with other people will be fine.

There will also be an optional name badge challenge – we are a fairly new crop so we thought this would be a good way to get to know everyone and have a bit of fun as well.  The badge can be made at home beforehand or on the day. There will be a fabulous prize for the best one as voted by all of us on the day.

The kit is based on this months Kaisercraft collection called Madame Boutique. This collection features vintage florals and dress patterns in shades of mustard, chocolate and turquoise. The Kit will include five papers, Bakers Twine, two sheets of bazzill, Chocolate Pearls and the brand new Botanical texture stamp plus detailed intructions.

The first layout, that we’ve called “Me”, includes one photo measuring 8.5cm wide by 10cm high preferably featuring shades of mustard, chocolate and/or turquoise. A sepia tone or vintage photo would also work well.

The second layout, that we’ve called “Daughters”, includes one photo measuring 13cm wide by 9cm high preferably featuring shades of mustard, chocolate and/or turquoise. A sepia tone or vintage photos would also work well.

You are obviously free to alter the title (and therefore the theme) of the layouts. We will bring along some tools we’ve used on the layout (such as the border punch and a Sizzlet Alphabet Die set) although you will also need to bring your own black ink pad  and a small pair of scissors (because there is some delicate cutting out on both layouts).

The kit will cost £10 on the day but is entirely optional. The location of the crop, together with other details, can be found on our Crop Dates page.

Emma has used papers from Kaisercraft’s wonderfully spooky 13th Hour collection as the basis for her card. She’s also used the clear stamps and printed chipboard from the same collection and added other elements including some vintage ribbon and the number “13″ from a Tim Holtz Alteration die. For more details of how Emma made the card check this post on her blog.

Emma’s second project is this superb Door Hanger. Again, it features Kaisercraft’s 13th Hour papers and printed chipboard and also features some Tim Holtz products including an Alteration Die and Rock Candy Distress Stickles. More details can be found on Emma’s blog.

We hope you like Emma’s “spooktacular” creations. We’ll be featuring more of her beautiful designs very soon.

Thank you for looking,
Chrissy xxx

I covered the whole box in the Paris paper (reverse), then covered the sides with strips of the Moriesse paper and the top in layers of the Notre-Dame (reverse) and Mairie papers. I distressed the edges of the paper and used one of my favourite tools, the WRMK Sew Easy Stitch Piercer,  to add distressed stitching around the top.

The top of the box is decorated with layers of detail cut from the Mairie and Moriesse papers (some of which is highlighted with Crystal Lacquer). I’ve also used a Kaisercraft Wood Flourish Frame (distressed with an Adirondack Paint Dabber and Gold Perfect Pearl Mist), some Kaisercraft Pearls and a Mini Paper Bloom. I finished the box with a Tim Holtz Idea-ology Keyhole and some Tim Holtz Idea-ology Box Feet.

Hopefully you like my altered Cigar Box and thank you for visiting. Please feel free to comment (and many thanks to everyone who has commented on previous posts).

Chrissy   xxx

The kit for September was based on the beautiful Bonjour collection from Kaisercraft and included instructions and enough stash to make two layouts that we called “Family” and “Sisters” although there were many different interpretations of the same layout.

Below are some pictures taken on the day (click the image once to open it and click it again to close it). Oh, and thanks to my Mum for making the cupcakes and to our daughter Merley for decorating them !

We asked Emma to create something beautiful using Kaisercraft products and her first project was a stunning Beyond-the-Page Handbag Tidy decorated with papers from Kaisercraft’s Miss Nelly collection. You can find out more about how she made this on her blog.

Her second project was a fabulous layout using the Her Voice die cut paper and Printed Chipboard from the Miss Nelly collection. You can find more details of Emma’s layout over on her blog.

Emma will be working with Kaisercraft products again in the near future but in the meantime, you can visit Emma’s Blog, That’s Life, to see more of her work.