3-To-Inspire with Elizabeth

Hello friends.  HAPPY, happy New Year.  And, HAPPY Saturday too.  I'm DELIGHTED to share another 3-to-inspire challenge with you.  This weekly series is designed to help YOU channel your inner MOJO.  To participate, simply include ALL three of the following prompts in ANY project.

The prompts this week include:

1.  Make a LIST.
2.  MODIFY a card.
3.  Add a PUFFY sticker (or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5).

Here's my take on this challenge using the "Fierce and Fabulous" kit...

As you can see, I chose to do a two-page spread in my Life Crafted Album.  The first prompt, Make a LIST, seemed TIMELY for the beginning of a new year.  This kit has SO many options for lists - numbers, symbols and icons.  I used one of the number stamps to document five of my personal GOALS for 2020.

The second prompt, MODIFY a card, can take courage.  You're the BOSS.  USE the kit.  Don't be afraid to cut, punch or use PART of a quote or phrase.  In this layout, I cut a 3x8 bookmark into three pieces.  I used the largest one to create my list.

I used the second piece to REPEAT color and add journaling to my right-hand page.  ( I still have the top to use on yet ANOTHER project).

The final prompt is PUFFY stickers.  I'm a bit OBSESSED.  I love the variety and DIMENSION.  I try to add embellishments in ODD numbers.  I also try include a VARIETY of shapes and styles.

I hope this challenge provides some inspiration.  HAPPY crafting.

Sunday Sketch with Laura

Hello everyone! I'm Laura and today I want to show you this new project cerated with the beautiful December "Hustle & Heart" Life crafted kit! And I hope that you play along with me with the Sunday sketch!

I really like the idea of this sketch with multiple pictures. It's the perfect way to get all the beatiful moments together in one place!

And here is my interpretation for this layout! It was so easy to create with the amazing kit! All the beautiful embellishments and patterned papers are so perfect to document everyday moments!

First of all, you can see that I've created some layers underneath the pictures. I added some contrast with the bold floral paper and the other softer ones! I love how all of them look together!

Then, I added the title using the puffy alphas in this turquoise blue that I love so much! I decided to combine it with some handlettering to make it more fun!

Finally, I added all the embellishments I could! The diecuts and chipboard stickers are the cutest, but I have to admit that the gold stars are my favourite of all time! Are you with me? ;)

So, I hope that you enjoyed this project and that you try to make your own layout using this sketch. I'd love to see what you create! And don't forget to check the shop for more cute supplies!

Best wishes!

3-To-Inspire with Elizabeth

Hello friends.  Happy Saturday.  Can you BELIEVE it's November?  Time FLIES.  I'm EXCITED to share another 3-to-inspire challenge with you.  This weekly series is designed to help YOU channel your inner MOJO.  To participate, simply include ALL three of the following prompts in ANY project.

The prompts this week include:

1.  REPETITION of a word or sentiment.
2.  Create a POCKET.
3.  Journal in LETTER style.

Here's my take on this challenge...

As you can see, I chose to do a two-page layout in my Life Crafted Album.  The first prompt is to REPEAT a word or sentiment for emphasis.  In these photos, my son and his girlfriend look HAPPY.  I used repeat stamping, alpha stickers, chipboard AND journaling to repeat the word over and over again.

The second prompt is to create a POCKET.  I'm OBSESSED right now with pockets and photo strips.  For my pocket, I turned a 3x4 journal card on its side and used a circle punch to create a notch.  I adhered it to the background paper on three sides with redline tape.

The final prompt is to use a LETTER for your journaling.  A small change in writing style can create a UNIQUE, DIFFERENT voice.  You could even try writing a letter to yourself.

I hope this challenge provides some inspiration.  I can't wait to see what you create.  Please share with us on Instagram @citrustwistkits and/or our CTK Fan Page on Facebook.

HAPPY crafting:)

3-To-Inspire with Marsha

Hey friends!  Marsha here today with this week's 3-to-Inspire challenge.  This is one of my favorite challenges, because it's such a great way to get your creativity flowing by focusing on three key elements.

Here are the prompts:

1. Play with hexagons
2. Use a cut file
3. Add PURPLE

Here is my take on the challenge:

For my project, I used the October Scrapbooking Add-on Kit, the Life Crafted "At My Table" Kit, and a subscriber exclusive cut file- Screen 4.  I love the bright colors in the kits this month, especially the gorgeous purple!  In my opinion, it's not used nearly enough in scrapbooking products!

I decided to create a layout in my Life Crafted album documenting a fun photo taken at my grandmother's 90th birthday party earlier this year.   I began by cutting out the cut file using white cardstock.  I layered it over a piece of grid patterned paper from the Add-on kit, trimmed to 5"x8.25" (to fit in the LC album).  Next, I backed several of the hexagons with patterned papers from the Life Crafted kit, also adding foam behind one of the hexagons for added interest.  For the title, I used some puffy phrase stickers from the Pink Paislee Truly Grateful collection, found in the Add-on kit.  To embellish the page, I added some ephemera pieces, a butterfly, and a puffy heart sticker, all from the kits.

For the other page, I added a piece of purple patterned paper behind my photo.  I trimmed out a couple more hexagon shapes and added them around the page.  This made the spread more cohesive by using this shape on both sides of the layout.  Next, I used some puffy stickers and ephemera pieces to embellish.  Using the Life Crafted Stamp, I added some stamping to some of the clusters.  I also added some hand-written journaling to each side of my photo.  I prefer the look of typewriter or computer printed journaling, but it's nice sometimes to use my own handwriting, even if it is imperfect.

I love how this layout came together using these amazing kits!

Here's one final look at the spread:

Thank you for stopping by today!  I can't wait to see your take on this 3-to-Inspire challenge.  Be sure you share it with us on the Fan Facebook Page or on Instagram using #citrustwistkits!

3-TO-INSPIRE with Elizabeth

Hello friends.  Happy Saturday.  I'm DELIGHTED to share a 3-to-inspire challenge with you.  This weekly series is designed to help YOU channel your inner MOJO.  To participate, simply include ALL three of the following prompts in ANY project.

The prompts this week include:

1.  WORDS, WORDS, WORDS.
2.  For the LOVE of labels.
3.  Ephemera cluster.

Here's my take on this challenge...

As you can see,  I chose to do a two-page layout in my Life Crafted Album.  The first prompt, WORDS, can take MANY forms.  I ALWAYS try to include words (large OR small) to support my photos.  In this layout, I used patterned paper, journaling, stamps AND ephemera to share my story.

The second prompt, LABELS, can also be used in a VARIETY of ways.  In this layout, I used labels to hold words, add color, bring consistency among pages, and hang the date from a tag.

The final prompt is EPHEMERA.  I try to add bits and pieces in clusters (usually in ODD numbers).  In this layout, I intentionally chose three that were DIFFERENT in color and style.  I also put foam tape behind the "Documented" strip to add a little bit of DIMENSION.


I hope this challenge provides some inspiration.  HAPPY crafting:)

Sunday Sketch with Emma

Hello friends!  Emma on the blog today with this weeks Sunday Sketch (my favourite!).  First up lets have a look at the fun sketch I had to work with this month:

As always my page is downsized to fit in my Life Crafted album (it's the only size I work with these days!) and here's what I came up with:

I loved the original sketch but I thought it might be fun to deconstruct it a little and put my own spin on it.  Instead of having clusters of papers under my photo I've made the whole layout a big cluster using 3 layers (white on pattern paper on white again!).  I also mixed up the designated title area by adding in a few paints, rainbow pattern of course, and used one of the layered stickers as a title instead.

I absolutely adore the lemon pattern paper included in the Life Crafted kit this month (I mean is is not a perfect paper for Citrus Twist?!) - the yellow is the prettiest and makes such a lovely backdrop for my rainbow themed layout.

I've been trying to break out of my norm and add something different to my pages lately - the paints are that.  It's nothing ground breaking but paints are not something I usually use but it was such a simple way to tie in with the rainbow pattern in my photo.  And double-bonus that the Rainbow Roux Epoxy Stickers (JilliBean) from this month's Scrapbook Add-on kit could match with it!

Super happy how it finished up and although it's not a copy of the sketch - it was fun taking parts of it and changing it for my page!

Thanks for joining me on the blog today - I hope you have fun working with this weeks sketch and I can't wait to see your take on it.  Be sure to share in our Facebook Fanpage or tag us on Instagram!

Take care, Emma xo

3 To Inspire With Theresa

Hello Lovelies, Theresa here with a fun 3-To-Inspire for you! In this series we create a layout and give you three product challenges to inspire you to get creative with your kits! These are my three challenges for you today:

1. Use a cut file! I have used one of the Subscriber Exclusives called Own Your Magic.
2. Use mixed media and stamps to highlight your cut file! I have used both the Around Here stamp set and the Traveler's Notebook stamp set.
3. Incorporate a bold title! I have used the black foam word stickers from the Around Here kit.

Let's have a look at how I used these items in my layout!

1. Use a cut file!

I was inspired by the Own Your Magic cut file which is part of the Subscriber Exclusives. This one has some interesting angles plus a butterfly, which our daughter loves so I thought it would be perfect to document this photo. My photo is of Emberlynn at the Dixie Classic Fair in Winston Salem, NC, in fall of 2017, smashing it up in the bumper cars.

2. Use mixed media and stamps to highlight your cut file!

My layout began with a very simple and easy-going mixed media background. I used a few of my Dr. Ph Martin India Inks to add a bit of color to watercolor paper. I just lay down a bit of color, spray with a bit of water, and then lift some of the pigment back up with a paper towel or another sheet of watercolor paper.

Once the background was dry I adhered my cut file where I wanted it and then I added the stamped sentiment inside the angles of the cut file. I also added a few enamel dots inside and outside the cut file to add a bit more color and fun. 

3. Incorporate a bold title!

My layout needed a bit of pop! at this point, so I used the foam word stickers in the kit to add my title. I also added a few black hearts around the page. I have a go-to design tip about color, and that is that you can probably add just about any color to a layout as long as you repeat it in another place on your layout! The black is also repeated in the stamping and journaling.

Just a few other design notes: I used some punched hexagons to repeat the hexagon motif on the layout. Those were punched from the 3x8 card included in the kit, I simply punched from around that page. My goal was, again, contrast, and to give the embellishment clusters a sort of home base on my page. Speaking of clusters, there are three around the page that form the visual triangle. Each one is anchored by the orange hexagons, mint floral and butterfly from the cut file, and a bit of black.

This was such a fun layout to create and I am so happy to share it with you! I hope you are inspired to pick up your Around Here kit and get creative. We would love to see what you create, so be sure to share online and tag us! See you again soon!