LIFE CRAFTED INSPIRATION WITH DESIREE

Hi crafty friends! I am super excited to work with the beautiful Citrus Twist Kits Add-On Kit for the month of September. 

This wonderfully curated kit includes some pieces from the Bo Bunny Beautfiul Things collection, as well as some CTK exclusives and Tim Holtz rub-ons. I love the vintage feel of the kit with the beautiful pops of color. For this spread, I worked in my Rasperry Life Crafted Album.

For the base pages of my spread, I used this black and white typed patterned paper from the Coming Home 6x8 Ledger Basics Digital Papers. Then, I cut strips from two patterned papers from the Bo Bunny 6x8 papers, sewed them together, then adhered them to the right side of my right page.

I used library cards, cardstock stickers, doilies, and patterned papers to create layers behind my photo. I added puffy stickers, label stickers, and paper clips from the CTK Add-on kit to my photo cluster. I used the Citrus Twist Rose Gold Puffy Alpha Stickers to make my title. Then I layered phrases under my cluster using the Citrus Twist Label Sticker and Tim Holtz Rub-Ons from the Add-On Kit. 

One of my favorite things about this kit is that it comes with plenty of ways to add texture and depth to your project, including doilies, clips, ribbon, twine, etc.

On my left page, I used the Bo Bunny Beautiful Things file folder die cuts to create pockets for my hidden journaling. Instead of placing them directly on my page, I layered them on top of a vintage library paper that came with the kit. I put my journaling on tags and placed them on the pockets. I added phrases to the pockets using the Tim Holtz white and black rub-ons.

Just like that, my spread was complete. I hope you enjoyed this spread in my Life Crafted album. Don't forget to stop by the Citrus Twist Kit Shop to check out all of the new September releases.

Life Crafted Pocket Pages with Laura

Hello everyone! How are you doing? I'm Laura and today I want to show you this cute Pocket Life page I created with the beautiful Life Crafted "Fierce and Fabulous" kit and the scrapbook add-on kit. It's been just so easy and fast to create!

On the first place, I choose the base cards. I love all the beautiful sentiments  written in the cards, it's a perfect way to tell your stories without much efford, the cards were matching together so fast!

Then, I added all the embellishments. The cute ephemera from the collection She's magic from Dear Lizzy match really well with all the decorations from the Life Crafted kit! 

Then I created some titles and sentiments. These pink foam alpha stickers are so gorgeous, any title will look amazing with them! Combined with the tiny letters from de scrapbook add-on kit you can get a wide variety of titles!

Finally, I added my stories with the perfect journaling cards, you always have a big variety in every kit! I like to use my own hadwritting, I believe that it looks more fun and authentic (and it's easier, too!).

And that's all for today! I hope you liked it and got inspired, I really had so much fun creating it! And don't forget to check the shop for more cute supplies! Have a nice day!

Sunday Sketch with Neftali

Happy Sunday friends! It’s Neftali back again with another Sunday Sketch Layout for all you scrappy gals. This week I am using one of the gorgeous cut files from this month’s set of cut files that was perfectly curated for this sketch: 

Here is my take on it:

I decided to cut the Floral Garden cut file straight on to my 12x12 white cardstock background and use a mix of the Paige Evans Whimsical collection papers from the Scrapbook Kit and Pocket Life exclusive 6x8 papers. I loved the colors of the exclusive papers and how these two paper collections mix so well!

I used two bright photographs of a spring walk around a park in my neighborhood from earlier this year since the colors popped well with the rest of the colors of my background. 

I then went embellishment crazy because, well, who wouldn’t go Embellishment crazy with their Paige Evans supplies?! Am I right? I used the puffy stickers, the rub-ons, and the enamel dots, and the ephemera pieces.

You might also notice that I brought in last month’s Maggie Holmes Willow Lane Adhesive Thread bows. They fit perfectly and matched my colors and design. I was so excited I still had these sitting at my desk. Which is a wonderful reminder that we could all mix our newer kits with missed (or hoarded) treasures from previous months kits.

I used the tone on tone technique that I love seeing Paige use in her projects! It’s always fun technique of her I like to scrap lift. Can you tell I’ve got a major scrappy admiration of her style? Her talent is one who inspires many of us. 

That is why, I hope that you are now feeling inspired to take today’s sketch and get crafty with your beautiful “Sunshine In My Soul” kits. Don’t forget to come and share your beautiful creations in our CTK Facebook Fan club! Thanks for stopping by today. Be back soon, and have a happy weekend. 

Embelishment Fun with Neftali

Hello there and happy Thursday CTK fans! It’s Neftali here once again this month ready to share some scrappy inspiration using the September “Heartbreaker” kits. I was so excited to see that we had so many Amy Tangerine goodies from her Shine On collection this month. I wanted to get the best use out of all these fun stickers and ephemera pieces so I decided to create a layout having some major embelishment fun! But I’ll let you be the judge, take a look:

So. Many. Embellishments. Am I right? Let me tell you how I got this layout done.

I started off by choosing my photo and then using the Crate Paper Willow Lane pink patterned paper as the main focus in the center of my page. I didn’t measure anything, I just never do, I simply cut so that it would be a very large square at the center of my white cardstock base.

I added a little texture to it by lifting the edges with my fingernails and also adding some “peek-a-boo” tears on all four sides. I loved the pop of color from the underside!

Then all of the embellishing fun began! Since I had such a large piece of cardstock in the center, I wanted to create a look that seemed as if the embellishments were tucked under and coming out of the peachy pink paper.

I layered so many textured and pieces from a mix of the kits. I used the chipboard stickers, the ephemera pieces, and the cardstock stickers, (all Amy Tan!)  and finally some black splatters to bring it all together.

The final thing I added was the journaling piece from the Shine On ephemera pack under my photo and three of the little flowers from the chipboard sticker sheet. I thought this to be the perfect touch to this layout as it matched so well with the photo of my sweet family and myself this past Thanksgiving. 

This was all I did to create this fun layout that gave me such great use of the Shine On pieces. I hope you have enjoyed this bit of scrappy inspiration today, and I invite you all to take some time from your busy day to get crafty with your September kits. Have a lovely end to your week scrappy friends! Xo

Heartbreaker Layouts with Amanda!

Hi Citrus Twist Kit Friends & Fans!

Amanda here, and I am just so excited to share what I've been creating with this month's extraordinary Heartbreaker kits! So.much.gorgeousness!!!
And the stamps! Oh.my.heart, the stamps are errrrything!
But enough chatter, here's what I'm talkin'bout!

"Wonderful"

Wonderful, indeed! Fall pages never looked so pretty! 

I have used the beautiful Heartbreaker Scrapbook and Embellishment Kits, as well as the This Is Life "Magic Happens" Stamp! Awesome! 

I was immediately drawn to all the Amy Tangerine Shine On collection items in this kit! The patterns & colors just made my creative heart happy! There's also lots of die cuts from this line too, especially those stunning blooms!!! I use the Scrapbook Kit stamp on my cut apart label, and repeat the 'Be you, bravely' sentiment. All the other stamping is from the "Magic Happens" stamp. (And how sweet are those pink stamped heart icons?! Love!)

I am also crushing on that vintage music note paper! Seriously LOVING!

With a white cardstock background, it was a lil hard to see that 'wonderful' title. To add some definition to it, I smeared Coral Macaroon paint from the Mixed Media Color Pop acrylic paint from Vicki Boutin (July Mixed Media Kit) beneath it.  I also embellished my title with cotton floss from my stash, as well more of those heart icon stamps! Perfect! 

Lots of pretty layers & details form this page. 

Here's a closer look at the embellishment clusters.....

Stickers, die cuts, veneers, stamps, epoxy and puffy stickers - this layout has it all!!! So many pretties! 

Here's another view....

Told you the stamps are errrrything!!! They print so perfectly, & compliment all styles of memory keeping - love 'em! 

I've opted for a completely different look for my next layout....

"Remember This" 

How fun  & fabulous is this?! 

Apart from the obvious smaller size ( 8.5" x 11" ), I have created a less is more, clean lines kinda page! I have used the Heartbreaker Scrapbook Kit, & teamed it with embellishments from both the Add-On and Embellishment Kits. I just love the warm color scheme against the stark, white negative space - so refreshing and contemporary! 

This page is for my 'documenting the everyday' album. It's a really simple, no frills album filled with favourite moments and photographs that I just had to record. 

And aren't my two darlings just the sweetest?! Despite the 6.5yr age gap they totally dote on one another, and love to spend their after school time at the park together. So cute! 

The Maggie Holmes Willow Lane clear stickers were the perfect addition to this playful design!

So simple. So sweet! 

My next page is all the pretty things....

"This Story" 

Gasp! Isn't it swoon worthy?! SO super pretty with all those gorgeous florals! 

I have featured the PL Heartbreaker Kit, and combined it with the Add-On and Pattern Paper Kits. Just gorgeous! 

I couldn't resist that pretty floral paper, and it's coordinating ephemera! Perfect for scrapbooking this sweet picture of my daughter & how cute is that deer?!! So adorable!
Here's a closer look.....

I can't handle the cuteness! All the heart eyes for that deer!
I also love the gold script puffy word stickers from the PL kit. They're bold in gold, but because of their intricate script remain very delicate in appearance. Love!

Beauty in everything, indeed!The exclusive epoxy stickers are so awesome! And those blooms are just too pretty!

Even the brads are adorned with roses! Floral love!

And last, but by no means least, I have this stunning page to share.....

"Simple & Sweet"

Sigh! Isn't this all kinds of prettiness?!! 

I just fell in love with that divine mint green floral, and had to create a girly page with it! 

Actually, I had to create with all.the.things! I have mixed most of the September kits to create this layout - but with so many beautiful possibilities, why not?! 

Here's a few close ups for you....

So gor-jus! I just love how everything coordinates so beautifully despite being from a mix of the kits!

The scallop pattern on the woodgrain Willow Lane paper was just begging to be fussy cut & I used the scalloped trims as an alternative to ribbon or lace. 

Such a great way to highlight & use a pattern paper! 

Those golden Pinkfresh Studio puffy stickers are just awesome! So versatile and elegant, & they add warmth to an otherwise cool and minty fresh page!

And there you have it! 

A first look at my creations with the gorgeous September Heartbreaker Kits! 

If you haven't ordered your September kits yet, hurry on up HERE, as they're bound to sell out fast! 

Or even better, set up a monthly subscription and never miss out again! 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I'll be back later in the month with more inspiration and memory keeping ideas! 

til then, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Tuesday Tutorial with Tara - Smooshing

Hello friends, I hope you had a good start to your week. It's Tara here sharing my "smooshing technique" -

making a bright background (resembles watercolor) that you can use numerous ways. I used this

technique today on smaller cards to give sunshine and encouragement to send off in the mail. The colors

in March's GraceBox kit were so beautiful and it worked well with this technique.

Here is a step by step guide to get you to smooshing. You will need:

• Distress ink pads (you can test out other types of ink pads too!)
• Plastic packaging (I keep all the Citrus Twist Kit’s stamp packaging)
• Paper (I recommend heavier cardstock or watercolor/mixed media paper)
• Spritzer/water bottle
• Water 

First, grab an ink pad and stamp it directly onto the plastic. You will have to practice how many times you want to stamp the ink on the plastic to vary the intensity of the color.

Next, get a mister, spray bottle, or use a brush with some water and get some water on the stamped ink spots. Again, you will have to see how much or how little water you want to get the right color for your background. I practiced on some plain printer paper a few times, but usually I just wing it.

Now is the fun part! Carefully take your plastic and smoosh it onto your paper a few times. Feel free to add more water, more ink, and go crazy. The best part is you can never have too much color.

I added one of Amy Tangerine’s ‘Sunshine and Good Vibes’ die cuts and used the exclusive GraceBox stamps to add sentiments. I finished one card with a label sticker from the kit and some heart cork pieces from my stash.

Here is a look at the finished cards:

And a little closer look at each one:

I hope this inspired you to get more color on your layouts, bible journaling pages, and other fun projects.
Thank you for stopping by today.

Have a great week! Xxo - Tara