Saturday, August 25, 2012

Spring Paisley - Meg's Garden

Hello there everyone, today I have a 
layout using the new papers from 
Meg's Garden " Spring Paisley" and 
what no better way than showing 
these lovely papers by doing a Spring layout.  
The photo of a vase of flowers 
is from a lovely card a friend sent to me, 
I decided to recycle it and use here for my layout.  

I Love Spring 
The papers are from the newest collection
"Spring Paisley" available from Meg's Garden.


Green Paisley Stripe P6314

Pink Paisley Flourishes P6315

Pink Eau de lavande P6318

Green Eau de Lavande P6319



The clusters of flowers on my layout are 
created using a flower punch.

All these wonderful papers are available from
Meg's garden website HERE

I also used German scrap, paper doily, bird images that are all available from Meg's Garden website.

I have used Imaginarium Designs chipboard
Alphas IDALC0001
Birdcage IDS0009
Flourishes IDC0008 & IDC0005

Thanks for looking.....have a great weekend :)
Cheers Adriana :)

Monday, August 20, 2012

CSI#33 Sydney



Another case file at CSI # 33.
 I just loved the colour combinations. 
You had to choose a landmark, I chose Sydney Harbour Bridge as my landmark.
I loved this place and hope 
to see it again very soon.
Check out the details here at

THE SCHEME (USE ALL 5 COLORS)
  • Maritime Red 
  • Nautical Gray 
  • Salty Sand  
  • Beacon Blue 
  • Deep Blue Sea  
 EVIDENCE (CHOOSE AT LEAST 2 ELEMENTS)
  • wood/woodgrain
  • liquid medium
  • clouds
  • something sand-like (e.g., glitter, sand, embossing powder, etc.)
  • something that shines (inspired by the light in a lighthouse)
  • Create shadows
  • white background
  • bricks
  • something transparent
  • triangles
  • metal
  • nautical elements 
TESTIMONY (CHOOSE AT LEAST 1 ELEMENT)
  • Document a landmark you've visited.
  • Write three facts (inspired by the red planks)
  • Use journaling strips (inspired by the planks)
  • Go to the Lighthouse Young Writers Online blog to be inspired, and see where it leads you.
  • Inspiration Words: light, safe, guide-- use these as inspiration for your journaling, not just as a title
Sydney Harbour Bridge
CSI#32


I have chosen 
Liquid medium - paint and texture paste on the clouds
Clouds which have been textured pasted and glitter sprinkled on top
Triangles - banner
Metal elements -studs and charms
 and nautical elements.

Document landmark - Sydney Harbour Bridge and
the journalling done in strips.

I just found out that this layout has won
the "most wanted list" at CSI

Thanks for looking and have a great week
Cheers Adriana XX :)

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

CSI # 32 - Beach

Hi there everyone :) 
It is very cold here in Adelaide, at the moment, 
so so looking forward to summer again, 
another busy week here for me 
but just a quick post today with a layout for the 
CSI Challenge.  
I just loved the colour palette this week 
so I had to join in the fun check it out  
 here CSI NING




This is my layout , I love this picture of my Daughter and my Nephew at Aldinga Beach, this is a great beach that you can drive your car on the sand, have a picnic lunch, a great place to take in the sun and splash in the water, so calm and relaxing. 
The kids just love it. So do the big kids! 


Using the wonderful chipboards from 
Imaginarium Designs Website

Clouds IDS0027 
Flowers  IDS0026, 
Cross hatch IDDL0001 

using lots of gesso, inks and paints.
Here are the CSI challenge details to follow

For my Evidence
stars - cut out of vellum and textured papers, 
wet medium (gesso & paint on the chipboards), 
something grainy (glitter on chipboard clouds), Gauze, burlap- under photo and on clouds.
for Testimony
I documented our beach trips every summer. 
The hidden journalling on the scalloped tag reads, 

"Aldinga Beach 2009, Every summer we would go to Aldinga Beach, this is a great place to have fun, relax, and enjoy the sunshine. A great place to unwind and feel the sand between your toes. A great place to smell the ocean, collect shells, a wonderful peacful place, I memory of my childhood days."
Hope you enjoy my taste of summer.

I say, Bring on summer!!!!!!
Thanks for looking and have a great day :)
Cheers Adriana XXX :)

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Bonjour - Funtoolas


Hi there, Just sharing another layout using the 
wonderful papers and embellishment for 
Funtoolas this months' kit is called 

"Butterfly Dreams"

This kit is made with gorgeous papers, 
lots of lovely butterflies, 
and stunning colonial rose and 
burgundy velvet flowers, 
as well as Dazzels, Prima crystals, 
a beautiful stamp and so much more! 
 If you love butterflies with a vintage feel, 
this is the kit for you!  Truly a gorgeous kit!

check it all out here


click here



Funtoolas Kit - BONJOUR
Thanks for looking and have a great day :)
cheers Adriana XX :)

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Save the Date Projects


Hi there, just a quick post sharing my projects using 
the "Save the Date"
paper collection from Kasiercraft , 
I have already posted my layout previously on another post last week, 
so here are my cards and Beyond the page project.

Beyond the page project - using the Save the Date paper collection
Teapot & cup Bookends




"Save the Date" paper collection of  cards
These papers are so bright and colourful, 
so great for Birthday cards, invitations or fun layouts,
 the Collectables pieces of this range are great 
to add to any card or layout.

also checkout the Kaisercraft blog here
Kaisercraft Blog my tip on how to make 
different coloured centred Pinwheels 
has been posted on their Blog

Thanks for looking. Have fun :)
Cheers Adriana XX   :)

Sunday, August 5, 2012

'Sear & Sons' Kaisercraft creations


Here are the rest of my projects using 
the "Sears & Sons" 
paper collection from Kaisercraft
I have already posted my layouts, 
so here are my cards and Beyond the page project.
Making cards for men can be difficult, 
but not with these stunning papers “Sear & Sons”, 
I love the red and cream stripe coloured papers 
and the others with tones of brown and blue, 
great vintage paper collection. 
I used the wooden embellishments, 
playing card suits, 
inked and applied glossy accents on top.  
Thank you 



Materials used: P896 Trilby, P894 Charming, P897 Moustache, P892 Bowler Hat, P899 Pocket watch, CT720 Coolectables, FL411 Wooden Playing card suits, EM936 Button.
Extras:  Inks, ribbons, black pen, glossy accents, cardstock

DAD - tag

Materials used: P896 Trilby, P894 Charming, P897 Moustache, P892 Bowler Hat, CB107 Alpha #1, SB792 Chocolate pearls, EM936 Button.
Extras:  Inks, die cut, punch, seam binding, cardstock.

These papers make great Father’s Day cards, 
which in Australia is in September, 
I hope I have inspired you to create some soon 
with this great paper collection,
 “Sears & Sons”.

Happy Father's Day Card
Materials used: P896 Trilby, P899 Pocketwatch, P894 Charming,FL355 Wooden Pennyfarthing, SB792 Chocolate Pearls,  

Extras:  inks, cardstock, glossy accents, punch, hessian, studs.

Also I created this storage unit 
with this Paper Collection, great gift ideas
for Christmas.....yes, christmas...it won't be long and it is just around the corner, 
especially when you see the beautiful papers 
that I have been creating with, 
but I can't show and tell yet. 
Just have to wait a little bit longer for that.



Thanks for looking and have a great day. 
Cheers Adriana XXX :)

Saturday, August 4, 2012

1940 WW2 - Kasiercraft Aug sketch #1


Every Saturday at the Kasiercraft Blog you can get a chance to win 
an awesome prize of some new release papers by 
entering in the sketch challenges  
here is the blog address to load you picture up in the 
comments sections, have a go, you might win, more details here




The layout I have created is of my Grandfather, 
he was positioned in Northern Africa 
fighting for the Italian army in World War 2. 
I turned the sketch on its side and placed the title “WW2” on the banners.  
This paper collection "Sear and Sons" are so great for any vintage layouts. 



WW2- 1940







Materials used :  Paper collection from Sears &Sons - P893 Gentleman, P896 Trilby, P895 Tailor, P897 Moustache, P896 Trilby, FF35 Wooden Fob Watch, FL438 Envelopes Wooden Flourishes, EM984 Playing Cards, CT720 Collectables, PP874 Paper Pad, SS144 Sticker Sheet,
CB107 Alphas #1 CS753 Bubble wrap Clear Stamp,  Ink Pads, Mounting Foam, Brown Cardstock.
Extras : muslim, minibrads, ribbon, glossy accents, inks, metal elements.


Kasiercraft Sat Sketch #1 August


I decided to turned the sketch on its side.
Hope you can join in the fun and 
have a great weekend everyone :)
Cheers Adriana XX :)