3-To-Inspire with Jessica Upton

HI everyone, It’s Jessica and I am back with my second post as the August Guest Designer. I have loved being a guest and am so thankful to have had the opportunity. Today I am sharing a 3-To-Inspire spread I made for my Travelers Notebook.

The 3 items that I am going to challenge you to use are:

1. The pom pom frames 
2. The puffy letter stickers and 
3. The enamel dots. 

Here is my take on the challenge:

I loved the pom pom frames so much so I was so excited to include them in my travelers notebook. The blue ones were the perfect accent to my floral photo. I love that you can use the frames on either side, the patterned side, or the plain side. I opted for the plain side as I just felt it went better with my photo.

I also used the puffy alphabets in my spread, but the gorgeous yellow color did not go with my spread, so I colored them navy with a permanent marker. Did you know that you can do that? It works so well. Make your kit work for you!

And lastly, I used the enamel dots on the right hand side of my page in a triangle to accent the photos. I love enamel dots and use them on just about every project I do, so these were perfect! I love how just those little pops bring in all of the colors of the spread.

Ok, now it is your turn! Use the 3 items (pom poms, puffy letter stickers and enamel dots) and create a layout, Travelers Notebook spread. Project Life spread or something else.

Be sure to tag Citrus Twist Kits if you share your project on Social Media. Tag me (@jessica_upton) as I would love to see what you create also!

Traveler's Notebook Challenge with Sarah

Hey, friends!  Sarah here, and today I have a fun traveler's notebook (TN) challenge for you!

Flip up photos are quickly becoming my go-to when trying to get more photos into my TN, and they are super easy to make!  All you need is a little bit of washi tape or a sticker of some sort and you're good to go.  I was first introduced to this technique by Ali Edwards who shared how to make these for a flip up pocket in Project Life page protectors.  I still use this technique occasionally for Project Life, but you'll mostly see it in my TNs now.



For this layout I used some of the Maggie Holmes Willow Lane washi tape that came in the "Perfectly Posh" Citrus Twist Embellishment kit and adhered the tops of two photos together.  I love how the two photos look very similar, but if you look closely enough you can see my daughter's expression change as we read.

If you'd like to see how this page came together, feel free to check out the process video below!




I'd love for you to take on this challenge of creating a flip up photo in your TN!  It's super fun and after you do it once, you might just end up doing it again and again (like me! :)

Here are the kits that I used on this page:

"Perfectly Posh" Scrapbooking Kit: https://citrustwistkits.com/collections/current-kit-subscriptions/products/august-2018-perfectly-posh-scrapbook-kit

"Perfectly Posh" Pocket Life Kit: https://citrustwistkits.com/collections/current-kit-subscriptions/products/august-2018-perfectly-posh-pocket-life-kit

"Perfectly Posh" Embellishment Kit: https://citrustwistkits.com/collections/current-kit-subscriptions/products/august-2018-embellishment-kit

Happy Crafting!

Pocket Life Challenge with Adele

Hello scrappy peeps!

Today I have a little PL challenge for you all! When I was flipping through my 2017 album to see what pages I had left to finish, I found this 9x12 pocket page opposite a completed layout which was monochromatic blue tones...which inspired me to also try and use a monochromatic (one colour) scheme on my PL page. I have done this technique several times on layouts, but never on a PL spread before.

First I sorted through the embellies within this month's PL Kit and found all those with a blue or neutral tone.

I chose my PL cards and also matted a larger photo using some of the sweet 6x8" papers included in the kit.

I dived into my stash and used some blue alphas from a CT PL Kit earlier this year to continue my monochromatic theme. 

Finally, I added a touch of journaling here and there, and I was all finished!! This was a great way to dive into my new kit with a fresh look - I often get a little overwhelmed and want to add ALLLLL the things on the first page hehe! With a strict colour scheme I was forced to make clear choices about what I wanted to use and where.

I have also create a process video of this page - hope you enjoy!

3-To-Inspire with Emma

Hi CTK friends!  It's Emma on the blog today to share this weekend's 3-To-Inspire challenge!   We love to share this challenge every Saturday for those of you that are looking for a little extra push to get scrapbooking, to keep scrapbooking, or those just looking for a challenge (and the chance to win a little goodie  is a fun  little bonus!).

I hope you'll join me this week using the following prompts:

1. Give yourself a "colour challenge" - focus on using a colour you normally wouldn't on your project.

2. Use a cut file (this could be one of the awesome free cut files from our store).

3. Include more than one photo.

And here is the page I came up with!

For my colour challenge I focused on using purple!  I actually love purple as a colour but I really struggle using it on my layouts  Just seems so..odd haha.  The June Main kit has quite a few  pops of purple in it, so it was a great opportunity to challenge myself!

For my layout I teamed one of the papers from the Main (Noteworthy No.2 by Elle's Studio) and the Heart Doodle cut file (designed by our amazing DT member, Nathalie!).  I cheated a little for my multiple photo's by creating a collage on my phone and then just printing that :)

I used the white cardstock as my background but after laying it all together (before I stick everything down) I realised it was a bit too "plain" so I added one of the pattern papers (Noteworthy No.4 by Elle's Studio) on top but trimmed it slightly shorter so the white cardstock became my border around it.

I had to add a bit of machine stitching on my page so I grabbed my purple cotton and added  a few zig-zags at the top and bottom.

Once that was done it was just a matter of getting all the other purple pieces included in the Main kit and popping them around the page.  As I was putting all the purple on the page I thought it really needed some contrast - hence the pops on green on the page! I think they pair up nicely :)

Those expoxy stickers from Elle's Studio are gorgeous, loved using them on this page! 

Between you and I, I'm still not in love with using purple on my layouts but I do have to confess I think this one is kinda cute!  Do you struggle with using a particular colour on your projects?  Please tell me I'm not alone! ;)

Now it's your turn! Use the three prompts to create your own project/s and share them with us on our Facebook Forum.  I can't wait to see your take on this one!

Take care, Em xo

Meet our April Guest Designer & Sunday Sketch with Suzanna Stein

Today we are so excited to share with you our April Guest Designer, Suzanna Stein!

Born and raised in California, I have always had a love of sunshine. I try to reflect that sunshine and positivity into everything I do.

In 2014 I was diagnosed with Behcet Disease, a rare autoimmune disease. As my Behcet progresses, it has started to affect my central nervous system causing loss of memory among other things. Because of this, I am SO thankful for the ability to document my favorite memories as they happen to help me remember even the smallest of details. I like to think it turns a less-than-perfect situation into something pretty darn perfect! It is my dream to share happiness with others and remind those struggling that your weaknesses do not define you! No matter what you are facing, tomorrow is another day, and you will make it through it!

I’m a bit of a coffee snob, Harry Potter obsessed, and a lover of animals. I'm silly more than serious, love to laugh, and hate wearing socks.  If you want to know more about me, you can visit my personal blog Noodoso.

Q&A with Suzanna

When did you start scrapbooking?

I started scrapbooking around the age of 8 with my step-mom, but I’ve been a creative person my entire life. I took a break from scrapping/memory keeping during high school and college, but was still doing other crafty things during that time (like bookbinding!). I picked scrapbooking back up around 2014 and have been at it ever since!

What is something most people would not know about you?

For someone that shares so much online, there are actually quite a few things people probably don’t know about me. One of the biggest, least crafty things though - I was in graduate school for Functional Medicine and Human Nutrition before having to take a break due to my health. It’s still one of my biggest goals to go back and become a Functional Nutritionist, helping people with autoimmune diseases develop diet plans that work with their bodies and needs.

What are three scrapbooking products you can’t live without?

I cannot live without my tiny roller date stamp, word strip stickers, and gold craft mist! You can find all three of things on almost every project I create.

What do you love about the Savannah kit?

I absolutely love the summer vibes of the Savannah kit, but even more so, I love that the sentiments are so versatile! Rather than having a very specific theme of love or friendship, etc. the Savannah kit has sentiments and die cuts that you can use for most occasions and relationships!

Finish this sentence - If you could see my scrapbooking space now..

If you could see my scrapbooking space now, you’d laugh. It looks nothing like the pretty pictures you see here - it looks like a crafty tornado hit!

And here is a little peek into her gorgeous space (tornado or not, we still love it!)!

      

     

And now onto our Sunday Sketch..

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Hey crafty pals, Suzanna here! I am so excited to be the April guest designer and to get to play with the gorgeous Savannah kit! Using the sketch and the Pocket Life kit, I created a 12x12 layout that is super colorful and feels like Spring!

Here's a look at our sketch for today:

I used the sketch as a guideline, and modified little things here and there to put my own style on the layout. Rather than using one photo, I used two smaller photos and placed them side-by-side. I love that this adds to the texture, dimension, and a whimsical feeling to the overall project!

Following the sketch, I created one main strip on the page as the focal point. From there, I added layers to the layout, as well as behind my photos. I used lighter colors down the strip and tied in the black with the bold spotted patterned paper behind my photos - I love how this makes the photos pop amongst all the layers and embellishments.

I love clustering my embellishments. I created small clusters of hearts, sentiments, pieces from the cut apart sheet, and some tiny gold hearts that I punched from a piece of gold paper I had in my stash.

I typed my journaling and cut it into strips, then adhered it toward the bottom of the page, as shown in the sketch.

I finished off the layout with splatters of gold craft mist, and love how it tied in the gold from the tiny hearts!

I had so much fun creating this layout using the Sunday sketch! I can’t wait to see what you create with it as well!

I’ll be back later in the month for more crafty inspiration using the Savannah kit. In the mean time,  you can follow along with me over on Instagram where I will be sharing more projects with this kit! xo, Suzanna

3 - To - Inspire with Anna

Hi dear CTK friends! Anna here today sharing this months last 3 -To - Inspire challenge!
I love this fun challenge, always full of new inspiration to give us a little extra push to get scrapbooking. And also for the chance to win something little extra from the CTK store as well.

I hope you'll join in this week using the following prompts:

1. Use Chipboard or Cardstock stickers
2. Use 3 or more patterned papers ( using both front and back side of one paper counts as 2 )
3. Use some thread/ twine on your page

And here's the page I came up with!

I mixed my Main Scrapbook Kit with the Embellishment Kit for this page. To get my 3 patterned papers I've actually used the front and back side of one paper plus one more :)

Isn't that pom-pom trim just gorgeous? So lovely! 

I created a cluster of different embellishments from both kits.

Another cluster using one of the labels from the CTK exclusive cut apart sheet together with some of the embellishments and CTK exclusive phrase stickers. And, of course, some machine stiching. In fact it's rare for me to not use any stiching on my layouts, lol!

That's all from me!

Now it's your turn! Use the three promts to create your own projects and share them whit us here in the gallery and/or at our Facebook Forum. I can't wait to see your take on this challenge!

Thanks for stopping by! Take care! Anna xo

3-To-Inspire with Emma

Hi CTK friends!  It's Emma on the blog with today's 3-To-Inspire challenge!  We love to share this challenge every Saturday for those of you that are looking for a little extra push to get scrapbooking, to keep scrapbooking, or those just looking for a challenge (and the chance to win a little something is a nice little bonus!).

I hope you'll join me this week using the following prompts:

1. Create a "grid" style layout
2. Have your title on a different angle, i.e. it could be vertical, diagonal or even curved (just not running horizontally)
3. Use atleast 2 different pattern papers on your page

And here is the page I came up with!

I mixed a few pieces from the Main, Pocket Life and Add-on Kits for this one.  My page started with my photo, the truck/van die-cut, the tag die-cut (that I've printed the journaling on) and those gorgeous pink alpha's from this months PL kit.  I layered them on top of one another to form a grid-style cluster in the middle of the page.

To fill the large white space left at the top and bottom, I added a couple patterned paper borders, layering the different patterns and machine stitching them in place.  I picked the pinks to tie-in with the title and the pinks of the cupcakes in my photo's! 

For contrast on my page I used the pops of yellow at the top and bottom (puffy stickers at the bottom of my photo and I cut little pieces from the PL cards for the top of my page).

I fixed my title vertically on my page so that it fills that bottom right corner of my grid (underneath the front of the truck/van die-cut).

I just love the puffy stickers included in the Pocket LIfe kit this month - they are the perfect mix of colours and fun shapes!  I particularly love the red and yellow star scalloped border piece so I mimicked the design at the top of my page by using the centre pieces from the "P" and "R" alpha letters, by sticking them together they look like a pink scalloped border too!  Always fun to use those left over pieces to make something new ;)


Now it's your turn! Use the three prompts to create your own project/s and share them with us here in the gallery and/or our Facebook Forum.  I can't wait to see your take on this one!

Take care, Em xo