C'est Magnifique, "A Victorian Christmas"

Merry Christmas one and all!  Kathleen here sharing a few layouts I created with C'est Magnifique's "A Victorian Christmas" kit.  It is absolutely magical. I had so much playing with all of the stickers, papers, flowers, feathers and so much more!

This first layout is very dear to my heart.  This is a picture of my grandson's first time meeting Santa.

I used only the main kit.

The holly for the wreath was fussy cut from one of the papers as well as the bells.  

The doily is from my stash.

Next is a picture of my daughter taken for her high school graduation.

Only the main kit was used.

Even pictures taken in spring time work well with these lovely papers.

I only used the main kit.

I used three different stencils for the background.  

Glitter glue, cheese clothe and gold thread came from my stash.

My final layout sports my daughter at the barn.  She was a member of her college's equestrian team.

I used only the main kit.

I love to layer and this layout has a lot! lol

Stash items: gold thread, doily, cheese clothe

Thank you for stopping by to take a peek at this month's kit.  Don't delay this month kit is sure to fly off the shelves.  Stop by the C'est Magnifique store for this kit and so much more!

Merry Christmas

December 3, 2015

Mixed media layout for {Nani Ke Ola DT}

"A Time Keeper's Journey"

I was in Ireland a couple of years ago for my son's wedding.  The Reception was held across the street from Bunratty Castle.  It is such a a wonderful folk village.  This is a photo I took of my daughter looking into a stream that runs through the village. 

When I saw these papers from Marion Smiths Junque  Gypsy I just knew they were perfect for this layout idea!

 First I used the Nota Bene paper as my base and randomly applied touches of brown and peach water color.

  Then I cut out a few note cards from the Faux Pas paper and a strip from the Tinker paper and began layering them around the page.  

The filigree chipboard frame was first painted  with Lindy's Stamp Gang Ponderosa Pine Olive.  Then I randomly applied, copper, pollen, clear and green micro beads. This gives my frame added interest and appeal.  Next, I matted my picture and applied a piece of cardboard underneath to give it lift and placed it over the center of my note card layers.

With the base of my layout complete it is now time to add embellishments.  I chose a few flowers, bead filigree,  moss, cheese clothe more micro beads, couple of butterflies, lace and thread.

Thank you for stopping by!  I hope what you have seen here today has inspired you to let your own creativity take flight!

Store items

Marion Smith - Junque Gypsy - Nota Bene, Faux Pas
Marion Smith - Time Keeper - Tinker

Marion Smith - Junque Gypsy paper flowers
Lindy's Stamp Gang - Autumn Leaves Starburst set

 

C'est Magnifique December sketch challenge

Welcome to the C'est Magnifique December sketch challenge.

Here is my take on this month's sketch.

I hope you will join us this month!

Fall luminary "Helmar Design Team"

Hi everyone, Kathleen here with a fun simple and easy decor project for you.  I was cruising through pinterest the other day looking for fun fall designs when I came across this beautiful luminary.  This project can be made with real or silk leaves.  Even a novice like me found it so easy to make featuring Helmar Decoupage and craft Paste

Tips:  After using Helmar Decoupage and craft Paste make sure to wipe the rim of the jar and the lid thoroughly or by golly you will have a heck of a time opening it again.

I used an assortment of different sizes and colors of fall silk leaves.  I found it helps to take off the plastic veins on the back of the leaves before applying them to the jar.  A snip or two on the larger leaves helps in lapping them around the jar. 

With a wide brush in hand apply Helmar Decoupage and craft Paste liberally on the jar then begin adhering the leaves.  I repeated this basic step over and over until I was satisfied with the end results.  Yes, I did stop and let each layer dry before adding the next layer.  I just found it easier that way.

To complete the look I took a nice long length of jute twine and wrapped it around the top using more Helmar Decoupage and craft Paste.  That's it!

Place a small candle in the jar and your beautiful luminary is ready to shine on any table!

I hope this project has inspired you to take those jars out of the cupboard and create  beautiful fall luminaries of your own. 

As always the perfect design starts with the best Helmar glue products. - See more at: http://helmarusa.typepad.com/blog/page/2/#sthash.rcSYMIMo.dpuf

As always the perfect design starts with the best Helmar glue products. - See more at: http://helmarusa.typepad.com/blog/page/2/#sthash.rcSYMIMo.dpuf

Wishing you and yours a warm and joy filled Thanksgiving.

Helmar Decoupage and craft Paste

On Santa's Knee {1,2,3 layout in minimal time}

On Santa's knee {Robin's Nest}

Are you ready to create beautiful Christmas layout in minimal time?
Kathleen here to share this fun and easy layout featuring Robin's Nest holiday cardstock!

On Santa's Knee

 Here is a simple, fun and quick layout for those holiday pictures!

1. A base paper
2. Cut out two tags from your favorite Christmas papers and punch a hole at the top. Engine stack!
3. Cut two strips of paper and notch.  Stack them on top of each other to form your train.
4. Emboss two clock chipboards with black embossing powder for the engine wheels.

What a sweet Train engine frame for your child's photo! 

I hope what you have seen here today has inspired you to let your own creativity take flight!
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very happy love filled Christmas!

"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight"

Robin's Nest products

Robin's Nest-Red Snowflake Cardstock

Robin's Nest-Forest Trees paper

Robin's Nest-Snow Rub-on

Robin's Nest-Shimmer Diamond Dew Drops

Robin's Nest

Little Moments a layout for Nani Ke Ola

Little Moments

Happy fall ya'll Kathleen here with a very special mixed media layout for you.My family flew in from around the country for my 60th birthday this year. It's not easy getting everyone together at the same time so I marched them down to our neighborhood trail and took family portraits.  It was hot and we were wilting!  But looking over them over I found this precious shot of my son and his family.

I love to use tags and those cut out cards on the back of the papers.  So let's gather them all up and create a fabulous collage style layout.

On the top left side of your layout {approx. 1/4 of the way down} cut a horizontal cut about 3" long.  Repeat the process on the lower right side of your layout {approx. 1/4 of the way up}.

Use your favorite border punch on the slit you created.  Add some masking and modeling paste to  and two different masks for added texture.  I also applied strips of drywall tape.

Now add mists and a touch of stamping.

Now for the collage work.  Using your border punch slit at the top as your guide cascade your tags and die cuts down from the left side to the right side tucking and layering as you go.

Finish up with some flowers and a touch of ribbon.

Products

7 Dots Studio-Lost and Found-Lab Notes

7 Dots Studio-Lost and Found-Sticky Notes

7 Dots Studio-Lost and Found-Tags 12x12  

7 Dots Studio-Lost and Found-Word Stickers

7 Dots Studio-Lost and Found-Element Stickers 6x12

Lindy's Stamp Gang-Autumn Leaves Starburst set-Ponderosa Pine Olive

I hope this has inspired you to let your own imagination take flight.  Be sure to stop by the store for all of your scrapping supplies.  New things are being added for the holidays!

Creating with Paper and more Word Challenge
I used the word "together" and the colors orange.

C'est Magnifique sneak peek

December Kit Sneak Peek

Here we are at the middle of the month again and that means we're excited to give you a look at the paper we will be using in our December Kit, the Magnifique Mixed Media Kit, the Card Kit, and our two add-ons.

The patterned paper for December:
C'est Magnifique's own specially made Holiday Collection designed by Astrid Maclean.

Christmas Holly & Christmas Time

Let It Snow & Jolly Holly

Father Christmas & Christmas Angel

Riding Through The Snow & Joyful Christmas 

Magnifique Mixed Media Kit

The December Magnifique Mixed Media Kit is available now in our Store!

Blue Fern Studio: Classic Corners*
Blue Fern Studios: Imagine Ink: Leaf 

Bulb Handled Rought Stippling Brrush
C'est Magnifique: Glaze: Ice Crystals
Cardbord*

C'est Magnifique: Mist: Cranberry
C'est Magnifique: O Rings

C'est Magnifique: Paint: Patina

Darice: Bling on a Roll: Gold*
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft: Glass Bead Glitter Gel*
Offray: Green Ribbon*
Petaloo: Christmas Flora Doodles: Velvet Holiday Mini Poinsettias: Red
Petaloo: Darjeeling: Glass Ornament Pins: Red
Prima: A Victorian Christmas: Midnight Kiss 

Records

Sandpaper*
Stampendous Ultra Fine Glitter: Pearl Green*
 Technique Tuesday Clear Stamp: Scritch Scratch
Wax
Websters Pages: Strawberry Fields: Little Letter Stickers: White

*Partial Package

Djamila Khiter prepared a preview video of the Mixed Media Kit for you!

Magnifique Card Kit

The December Magnifique Card Kit is available now in our Store!

Assorted Buttons*
Bazzill: 12x12 Dotted Swiss Cardstock: Blissful (3)
Darice: Bling on a Roll: Red*
DoCrafts: Papermania: Nature's Gallery: Mini Alphabet Stickers
Envelopes: Assorted Colors and Sizes
Green Jute Twine
Prima: A Victoria Christmas: Christmas Eve

Prima: Gold Doilies

 Ribbon

Teresa Collins: Santa's List

*Partial Package

Flower Add-On

We create a Flower Add-On each month for those of you who like extra flowers. We have selected flowers that compliment the kit and put them together as an add-on.

Burgundy Flower Bouquet (Not Shown)
Prima: A Victorian Christmas: Holiday Lights
Prima: A Victorian Christmas: Joyeux Noel
Prima: A Victorian Christmas: Red Stocking
Prima: A Victorian Christmas: Rudolph's Nose

Prima: A Victorian Christmas: Twelfth Night

Embellishment Add-On

Lastly, we have an Embellishment Add-On so you can stretch your kit even further.

Authentique: Adventure Cardstock Stickers: Petite Type Alphas: Green
Bo Bunny: Christmas Collage: Self-Adhesive Layered Chipboard
C'est Magnifique: Cream Lace*
Darice: Bling on a Roll: Gold
Offray: Ribbon
Prima: 4-inch Paper Doilies: Round Gold 
Prima: A Victorian Christmas: Sleighbells
Prima: Clear Stamp: Doily
Prima: Metal Embellishments #8*
Prima: Shabby Chic Treasures: Door Signs
May Arts: Cut-Out Satin Ribbon: Green Holly Leaves
Maya Road: Crafting Jute Cording: Pine Green*
Maya Road: Vintage Metal Charms: Bronze Holiday Wreaths

*Partial Package

Doesn't the December Kit look gorgeous?

The Magnifique Mixed Media Kit, the Card Kit, the Flower Add-On and the Embellishment Add-On are available now for purchase in the C'est Magnifique Store!