Beach Adventure Mini Album by Jessy

Hello there!! Jessy here to share with you a mini album I created with the July Scrapbook Main kit + Sprinkles kit + my stamps that I created for Citrus Twist Kits too.

This 5"x7" mini album is pretty easy to put together. Firstly I cut 11 pieces of white cardstock into 5"x7" as the album base. Then, I cut the patterned papers slightly smaller than the base & pasted them on. Once I've decided with all the position of my papers & photos in the respective pages, I begun to work with the composition of each page. I kept each page almost the same look so they look cohesive.  I played around with the embellishments like stickers, stamps, brads & acrylic pieces that you can find in the kits. Finally, bind the pages together with a ring.

Hope you like the album and do share with us if you have created a mini album with your Citrus Twist kits. We would love to see :)

Happy Crafting!
Xoxo Jessy

Tuesday Tutorial

Happy Tuesday everyone! Missy here with you today and I am going to be sharing my process for creating a new layout featuring the July Main Kit.

When putting this layout together, I really wanted us the backing of the Webster's Pages sticker sheet as part of my design. I really liked the different shapes created by the stickers.

I didn't want to use the entire sheet, so I cut the part I wanted out of the larger sticker sheet. This is a good size for me to layer under my photo and patterned papers.

I simply peeled the backing from the sticker sheet leaving the actual stickers....I can use them on a future project.

I played around with the design until I decided to use it vertically. I just stuck it down onto my cardstock so I could layer my photos right on top.

I came in with some Distress Ink, some water, and a paint brush to make a bit of watercolor splatter look. I love the texture, shapes, and interest that this sticker packaging creates.

Here is a look at the final project:

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Wishing you a great day!

The big 26 and a layout, Dear Lizzy - Fine & Dandy

Each month I'm always getting something extra from the store and this month I picked up a couple of the new Dear Lizzy Fine & Dandy items; the shaped paper clips and accent stickers! I thought it might be fun to create a traditional layout and something different (for me).

I went with a card for my "different" this month - which isn't really different at all, but given I'm not much of a card maker I figured I'd be daring and make it a shaker-card! ;)  I never realised just how easy shaker cards were to make. For my base I used the Fine and Dandy "Stripey Straws" paper (from the July Pattern Paper Play 2 kit) then added foam tape around the edges to give me depth.  Then I just popped a piece of clear acetate on top, cut a white border out of cardstock and stuck it on top (to hide the foam tape). It’s that easy! Who knew ;)

A co-worker is turning the big 26 (and when I say the big 26 I should point out she is the "junior" in our office… I wish it was me turning 26..) so I made this with her in mind.

To make sure the accent stickers actually move around (and not just stick to the back paper) I popped them onto a scrap piece of vellum then just cut them to shape.  The shaped paper clips are clipped onto the circle paper but I also added a bit of washi tape at the back to stop them falling out should she decide to really shake that card.

For my traditional layout I went with a double-page spread.  We have just finished up with school holidays over here so we've had both kids (my son & niece) home all day and I love them both dearly but they sure are “funny”.  Thought it would be fun to jot down a few of my niece’s seemingly daily demands these school holidays ;)

This one has a little from the July kits – I tried to stick with the Fine & Dandy collection to keep the colours consistent but also brought in some pinks and golds to match. I love using different alpha’s for the titles and I just popped the “5” shaped paper clip at the top (it’s her age).

I think this is my favourite 2-page layout that I've made so far. I really love the colours!

Did you happen to pick up any of the new Fine & Dandy line from the shop this month?  Would love to see how you've used it if so!

Sunday Sketch

Every week, Citrus Twist Kits provides a scrapbook sketch and a member of our design team creates a layout inspired by the sketch. This week, our Guest Designer Missy Whidden is taking on today's Sunday Sketch Challenge. Before we get to Missy's beautiful layout though, lets first take a look at the sketch:

And here is Missy's awesome take on this multi-photo sketch using the July Main Kit:

 

Now it's your turn! To play along with this week's Sunday Sketch Challenge and to be eligible to win a $5 gift certificate to be used in the CTK Store, create a project based off of the sketch and upload it to CTK Gallery by next Saturday. Please make sure to include the date of the sketch in the title of your project! Looking forward to seeing your projects pop up in the gallery!

3 to inspire with Marie-Pierre

It's time for another edition of our "3 to Inspire" series. We offer this new challenge every Saturday for those who need a little extra push to get scrapbooking, to keep scrapbooking, or those of you just looking for a challenge!

Your take on this challenge can be in the form of a layout or a PL spread and you'll want to include all 3 elements on your project.

Here are your 3 to Inspire:

      1. Use different stamps to create a title

      2. Use a stamp to create your own die cut

      3. Add a small paragraph of journaling

Now it's your turn! Use the three prompts to create your own projects and share them with us in the CTK Gallery and/or on our Facebook Fan Page. You can also upload to Instagram and tag us @citrustwistkits. Your take on this challenge must be uploaded by Saturday, July 18th, to earn a chance to win. When you play along, you will be entered to win a bit of happy mail from us. We will pick one lucky winner.

Have fun!

Pocket Life Sketch Friday

Hi everyone, Diane here! It's time for Pocket Life Friday. 

Don't forget that we have a giveaway associated with the sketches I'll give you at the end of this post.

I had such a good time with the kits this month, they might just be my favourite. (Although I say that every month.) The stamp set designed by Jessy Christopher is so cute and versatile, I created my own background with ALL of them! You can see the process video of me creating this layout here.

And here are a few close-ups... 

And now for your Pocket Life sketches...

I can't wait to see what you do with them! For an extra challenge, try creating your own patterned background with some stamping.

Thanks for visiting Pocket Life Friday, where every week we share PL sketches and a chance to win. For your chance to win, create a layout based on the sketches in this blog post, post your layout to our Gallery or our Facebook Fan Page by Friday, July 17th. Be sure to include PL 7/10 in the title!

July Kit Love with Tara

Hello! It's Tara here sharing my favorites for July. Our "Good Times" Pocket Life kit has a wide variety of goodies and I have truly loved working with Crate Paper's Poolside line...I can't get enough of it!!! I also used the Embellishment Kit, "Instalove". This kit worked so well with my PL kit and I still have more left over. Our PL kit was such a hit that we have already have sold out but you can check out the full contents in our shop.


Can I just say these denim stickers are just scrumptious? Such a neutral to work with but loads of style with ease.

Instead of focusing on the things I loved most, I wanted to share a different "kit love" view - layout love. Here are my layouts I have made so far. I must say I truly have enjoyed working with this month's kit and it is by far my favorite for the year.

I love, love, love the mint stickers that were a CTK collaboration with PinkFresh Studio. I can't wait for more colors to come in the future!

All the lovely embellies came from the "Instalove" kit or my PL kit, plus a few from the July Main kit and some from my stash.

Another view of the little layout love stack.

What I love most is this kit is so versatile. The bright colors are muted with some neutrals. Plus there are some fun and funky touches that fit so many styles. Yes - I even used the brown bag that comes in our kits, recycled as my layout page. So many possibilities!!

I was able to create seven layouts and two fun cards!!! I wanted to go with an easier approach for PL to allow more freedom. I document life in a monthly format and just go with the flow on which dates I want to work with.

I would call this a "partial" killing of the kit, as I still have a lot more fun stuff to work with! I will add the rest of my layouts in the gallery when I'm finished.

I hope you enjoyed today's layout love! Please share your favorite tidbits and creations with us here and in the gallery.

Thanks for stopping by!

Xxo, Tara