Layout with Marivi

Hello again!

First of all, Merry Christmas, I hope you have a great few days.

For this post I have created a layout, size 8.5x11 inches, with a white background.

I have placed the whole design on the bottom, the limits have been marked by sewing with the sewing machine, in zig-zag.

I have been putting labels and puffy stickers around. Next to the black label I have stamped a phrase.

I have put the title at the bottom, with an abc, in fuchsia pink.

Under the photo creating layers I have placed two papers.I have also placed some hearts and ink splatters.

Hope you like it. See you soon!

 

Memory Planner With Alena

Hello friends!

Alena here today with my new spread in the Memory Planner format.

I got a bright  spread, because this month is an incredibly colorful Kit.

 I started by adding photos and digital PL cards to the template using Photoshop. Then they were printed out on my printer. 

For embellishment, I used Ephemera, stickers, printable cutapart elements.

Remember to share your creations with us on the Citrus Twist Kits Friends page on Facebook or by using #CTK, @Citrustwistkits on social media.

Alena

Life Crafted with Elizabeth

Hello friends.  Happy Monday.  To start off your week, I'd like to SHARE a spread I created in my Life Crafted Album with the February "POSSIBILITIES" kit.  As you can see, I chose to FLIP the layout on its side.  I've ADMIRED but haven't done many HORIZONTAL pages.  It's DIFFERENT, and definitely adds some INTEREST.

I can't seem to get enough of photo strips.  Since I had some SIMILAR photos of my son and his girlfriend on Valentine's Day, I opted to continue my OBSESSION.

Next, I used the stamp set and blue ink to add some color and random patterns peeking out throughout the spread.

I wasn't done stamping yet.  (Stamps are ABSOLUTELY among my FAVORITE, GO-TO products).  I found several word phrases and STACKED them along the side of my strip.  Then I added a puffy white title sticker and a few colorful die-cuts.

To finish, I added a few more FUN die-cuts and stamped the date.

I hope this provides some INSPIRATION.  If you have a random, empty page, try the HORIZONTAL option.  I will do it again.  

I'm taking a break from several of my creative team assignments.  My son is graduating from high school and we're selling our house.  Thank you for your SUPPORT, and allowing me to share my projects with you.  HAPPY crafting.

XO, Elizabeth

Pocket Page Challenge with Elizabeth

Hello friends.  I'm here to share a Pocket Page Challenge using the PLAYFUL, February "POSSIBILITIES" kit.

Here's my challenge for you:
1.  REPEAT color in your photo with journaling cards.
2.  Incorporate a screenshot from your PHONE.
3.  COMBINE stamping with die-cuts.

To REPEAT color in my spread, I chose the purple quote card to compliment the purple blooms in my photo.  I paired the card with the boys preparing to compete in their soccer game.  The sentiment was PERFECT and allowed me to BALANCE the color across my two pages.

My screenshot was a text message that I received from my youngest son, Joshua.  For interest, I created a simple flip-up with vellum.  To embellish, I added a die-cut and puffy heart.  Next, I used a journal card to SHARE some perspective about our conversation.  I use this technique OFTEN for text messages, Instagram or Facebook posts and the weather.

I ADORE the die-cuts AND stamps this month.  Instead of choosing to use one or the other, I grouped them together.  I LIKE how they add context to the photos.

Here's a final look at both pages.

I'm EXCITED to see what you CREATE.  HAPPY CRAFTING.

XOXO, Elizabeth

Life Crafted with Elizabeth

Hello friends.  I'm here to share a few pages in my Life Crafted Album using the "Fierce and Fabulous" Kit.  These photos are from a recent STAYCATION with my husband at one of our BEAUTIFUL, local resorts.

For the first page, I included a full-size photo to highlight the TALL palm trees with the pool and resort behind.  To let the photo take center stage, I embellished with a simple, but COLORFUL puffy sticker.

Next, I wanted to include a space for WORDS.  In a 3x4 page protector, I included a journaling card in the top; photo at the bottom.  The lighting inside the restaurant was poor so I changed my photo to black and white.  To embellish and bring consistency, I added a simple cluster with puffy stickers and a label.

On the opposite page, I repeated the same formula.  I included a journaling card in the top; photo at the bottom.  This time, I added a LOVELY flag that had the PERFECT sentiment AND repeated the heart in the journal card.

On the final page, I used a 2x2 page protector to HOLD circles.  As soon as I saw a page by @thevanblife, I knew I MUST try it.  I think it's such a FUN alternative to squares.

For the circles, I included a combination of photos, patterned paper AND journal cards.

On one circle, I added a sentiment combining stamps and the puffy alphabet.  I'm FOND of the color, texture and dimension.  

I hope these pages provide some INSPIRATION.  Thanks Amy Jo for INSPIRING me.  HAPPY crafting.

XO, Elizabeth

Sunday sketch with Laura

Hello ladies! It's Laura here with a new project for the end of the week! It's time for the Sunday sketch challenge! It's so perfect to boost your creativity and enjoy your Life Crafted and Scrapbooking kits! Here you have the sketch, do you feel your ideas flowing? 

It's a very versatile design and I decided to go full color and use the beautiful goodies from the scrapbook kit mainly, these florals are perfect! 

For the title, I decided to create a little cluster with the foam stickers from the Life crafted kit, some of the amazing stamp words and a few stickers, they look so cute all together!

To frame the picture, you just need some of the papers from both kits and layer them. Then add some tags from the She's magic collection from Dear Lizzy, a few more diecuts and stickers and you'll have that ready!

Finally, my favourite part from this layout is the top border! I decided to change the straight lines from the scketh and use these beautiful flowers, because remember that this is just a guide, you can change it as you feel!

I also added some white splatters underneath the flowers to give it more dimension and make it stand out from the base yellow paper! I love how bright it looks!

And that is all for today! I hope you liked it and that you get inspired to create your own pages with this cute sketch! And as always, don't forget to visit the shop for more cute items! 

Best wishes! 

Life Crafted with Elizabeth

Hello friends.  I hope you had a MERRY, merry Christmas.  I'm here today to SHARE a spread in my Life-Crafted Album using the December "Hustle and Heart" kit.

For this story, I completed a two-page layout with a tag in the middle to hold my WORDS.

On the left, I printed a full-page photo of my son and his girlfriend.  To embellish, I did some repeat stamping in white space at the top and added a chipboard arrow.

On the right, I cut a piece of the COLORFUL patterned paper to use as my background.  Then, I printed a couple of detail 3x3 photos and placed the chipboard circle in the center.

At the top, I stamped the date and layered with a couple of the word phrase stickers.  To finish, I added a chipboard heart.

At the bottom, I added "SKATE" with the puffy alphabet stickers and layered with two of the snowflake die-cuts.

To include my WORDS, I cut one of the 3x4 journal cards into the shape of a tag.  After running it through my computer, I punched my holes and added some baker's twine.  To finish, I layered two die-cuts and a chipboard shape.  (I TYPICALLY embellish in groups of threes).

On the back of the tag, I cut and adhered a piece of the snowflake patterned paper.  To add some COLOR and INTEREST, I placed a label die-cut and stamped a small sentiment at the bottom.  (I OFTEN have things interact with the edges).

I hope you found some INSPIRATION.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  HAPPY crafting.