DIY Embroidered Banner Embellishment with Kira

Hey friends!  It's Kira and I am back with what might be my favorite layout of all time.  And it's all thanks to this cute little banner!

I started by using one of the exclusive cut files this month, and used the draw feature to trace it on some fabric.  Then I used a simple backstitch to stitch around the word "gather" in blue.  Once I stitched the word, I cut the fabric out in the banner shape I liked.  I used a skewer stick for the dowel and machine stitched to attach it.  I tied on some embroidery floss on each end of the dowel to "hang" the banner.

I used an enamel dot (and a tiny bit of hot glue) to attach the banner to the page.  I grabbed the Whimsical thickers included in this month's embellishment kit to create a flower cluster at the top of my banner.

The background paper is Paper 16, which has this gorgeous ombre rainbow heart pattern on it.  I decided to play with color blocking to decide on the placement of my photo since my boys are wearing blue and green shirts.  And it worked out nicely since I had stitched my banner in blue as well.

I fussy cut another large floral piece from Paper 3 and placed it under my photo and under the banner.  I grabbed more elements from the die cut pack, puffy stickers  and rub on sheet to color block around my page.

I love how this page turned out and you'll definitely be seeing more of these embroidered banners from me in the future!  Thanks for stopping by!

xo, Kira

Mini Quote Book-Candace

Hello friends!  Candace here to share a little mini quote book with you today!  I am still loving playing with all the beautiful papers and embellishments in the November kits!  There are so many pretty things I decided to put them all together into a mini book.  

I recently attended a women's conference where I collected a bunch of wonderful and inspiring quotes.  I had all the quotes written on a scratch piece of paper and I was worried that I would lose the paper or forget to look at it.  I decided that I wanted to keep all the quotes in one place that I could refer back to often and enjoy.

To start the mini book I cut the 2 pieces of white card stock from the kit into 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 pieces to serve as my base pages. I backed the white pieces with colorful card stock and stitched around the edges to add texture and interest. 

For a few of the pages I created pockets to hold the quotes.  Using tags, ephemera and  card stock stickers I embellished the album.  (This was my favorite part!)

On another pocket I cut the card stock at a diagonal so the quotes could easily slide in and out.  On this pocket I also used a 3x4 card from the pocket life kit that I cut in to the shape of a tag and added the ball edging to!  So cute! 

For another pocket I created a vellum sleeve for the quotes so they could be seen through the pocket.  I love that this adds a bit more interest by using different types of paper and materials. 

On the last page I used a doily from my stash to add to the light & delicate feel of the album.  I love that the doily goes over the edges and makes the album look big and chunky!  Who doesn't love a big, chunky mini album?!  

I backed the last page with more paper from the kit and the puffy ball edging.  What a fun and useful mini album that I can continue to add meaningful quotes and sentiments to!  

I hope this inspired you to think outside the box and create meaningful and useful projects with your kits!  I can't wait to see what you create! 

Have a beautiful day!

Tuesday Tutorial with Cece

Hiya, friends! I’m here with a Tuesday Tutorial for you using this month’s GraceBox. I love all the elements that came in this month’s kit! Today, I’m working in the new Illustrating Bible.

First off, I used the Dina Wakely yellow acrylic paint and swiped it down using a paint card. I love this technique because it is the easiest way for me to get some paint or color down on my page, mess-free. 

Next, I added some washy tape in matching colors to give this page a bit of interest. 

Then I added the devotional card that came with the kit and clusters of Paige Taylor Evans whimsical floral die-cuts on the top and bottom corners of the page. 

Last, I added the gold puffy alpha stickers to write out the word HUMILITY and some words from the stamp set and filled in the empty spaces with the super cute puffy mini heart stickers to give it a finished look. Finally, I topped the page with a bow clip that matched the colors I used on this page. 

Here are a couple more closeups.

Sad to say this kit's already been sold out, but you can always still get the December kit which will be out before you know it! For those who have this kit, I can't wait to see how you create with it. Please share it over on the Citrus Twist Fan Page Facebook group.

I'm Cece and you can follow me on Instagram (@candiescorner) if you'd like to see more Bible journaling processes or posts. Until next time...

Mixed Media with Nathalie

Hello everyone!

Who is ready to get messy!?  Nathalie with you today with a new Mixed Media post, and today's post is a rather colorful one as we are using the Sunshine on my Soul Scrapbook, Patterned paper Play and embellishment kits to create a new page all about creativity.

All the color in the new Paige Evans' Whimsical collection included in the Sunshine on My SOul kits was the inspiration for this page.   As soon as i saw all the art supply stickers and embellishments, I knew that i would be using them to documetn a picture of my daughter in one of her creative moments.

To start, i decided to use all the colors of the rainbow in the page.  So, i started adding texture using gesso and a stencil to the page, then used a bit of distress Oxide in Black soot and Hickory Smoke - the dark tones are going to make all the colors pop nicely off the page- and to finish added splatters of Heidi Swapp color shine ito the background in a rainbow order.

While the background dried,  i create the large title of this page using the December 2017 cut file and one of the word from this month's free Titles cut file.   I used papers from the Sunshine on my Soul scrapbook and patterned paper play kits to back the title.   Don't you just love the vibrancy of those large letters!!

The picture was kept black and white so that it will pop along with all the colors.  To embellish the page, i used all the colorful art supplies in the puffy stickers, chipboard stickers, and ephemera pack included in the Scrapbook and embellishment kits. 

To finish the page, i used a combination of the TN stamp and add on stamp sets to add those boxed sentiments using gold ink.  The following video will show you how it all came together:

I am in love with this month's Sunshine on my Soul kits, and i hope that you are also inspired to add some color to your background using mixed media.

Remember to check the kits, stamps and cut files at the CTK shop.  These are truly gorgeous kits!  You can alaways contact me if you have questions on how this all came together.

XO

Sunday Sketch Fun with Amanda Baldwin

Hi CTK Friends!

It's time for a little Sunday Funday scrapbooking with today's installment of the
Sunday Sketch challenge!
Here's what today's awesome sketch looks like......

Told you it was awesome! Such a fun sketch to get your creativity ignited!

Here's my take on it using our beautiful November Kits...

"Whimsy"

Sigh! Talk about Sunshine in my soul! Such a bright and happy page! 

CTK Supplies: Sunshine In My Soul Scrapbook Kit, Pattern Paper Play Kit, Embellishment Kit.

Other: Typewriter journaling. 

This month's kits are jam packed with SO many rainbow brights and gorgeous patterns, that I just had to create a whimsical, playful page with them! Here's a closer look....

Hearts, clouds, butterflies - this sweet page has it all! 

You'll spy all the Pink Paislee Paige Evans Whimsical pretties here! That divine stripe paper (#16) is from the Pattern Paper Play Kit this month & is super striking! It's B-side is that tiny hearts paper in the photo layers - I know, so good! 

The other pattern paper I have featured is also from the Whimsical collection (#9) and is from the  Scrapbook Kit.  

I follow the sketch fairly accurately, only varying a few details for cloud embellishments. I love the design ease that sketches offer, and just enjoy pairing colors and adornments to compliment my photo and story. 

How gorgeous are those cloud embellishments?! You'll spot them in Ephemera, Thickers and even in Puffy Stickers. And let's not forget the butterfly and heart Whimsical Rub-Ons from the Embellishment Kit - totally adore these!

To make my title 'pop', I adhere it with foam dots for added dimension & interest. 

For finishing touches, I add a few typed sentiments for my journaling, So sweet, so happy, so beautiful. Perfect! 

I hope I have inspired you to dive into your November Kits & play along with today's Sunday Sketch! 

I can't wait to see your creative takes on it! 

Be sure to share them with us in the Citrus Twist Kits Facebook Fan Page HERE. 

Thanks so much for visiting today, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

3-to-Inspire with Anna

Hi CTK friends! It's Anna here today on the blog to bring you this week's edition 3-To-Inspire challenge. We love to share this challenge every Saturday for those of us that are looking for a little extra push for our mojo and to get scrapbooking. Or you maybe just need a challenge to dig into :)
And you'll get the chance to win a little something from the CTK shop as a bonus,YAY!

Be sure to join me this week using the following prompts:

1. Use puffy Stickers

2. Use some of our digital elements from the shop as the cut files or printables

3. Handwritten journaling

Here's what I came up with using the November Sunshine In My Soul Scrapbook kit and the free digital beehive cut file from the CTK shop.

For my background I've used three different colors of distress Ink's and the "plastic package technique". I love these bold and vibrant colors and they works perfect to highlight my photo of our proud young artistic boy. Then I add the cut file upon together with my stack of papers and photo.

And you can spy my handwritten journaling as well. Every now and then I do handwritten journaling on my layouts even though I actually don't like my writing. Why though? Just because I think my kids will appreciate to have some handwritten words about them by their mom as a memory. Just as simple as that:)

Aren't these puffy alphas just adorable? Love them and I do really appreciate that you get them in not one but FOUR different colors.

More gorgeous puffyness! These cute puffy stickers from the Whimsical collection by Paige Evans are one of my favorites this month.

I couldn't have found any more perfect die cut than this one for my pic! Am I right? :)

And there you have it! I made it through, using all three promps (and a few more pieces, lol), YAY!

I hope I have inspired you to give it a go! Can't wait to see :)

Be sure to share your creations with us on the Citrus Twist Fans Page  and don't forget to tag us with @citrustwistkits/#citrustwistkits on any social media:)

We love to see all your lovely creations!

Thank you for stopping by here today! Take care! Anna xo

Traveler's Notebook Challenge with Diane

Hi Guys! Diane here with another Traveler's Notebook Challenge for you!

With so many amazing stamps in the Citrus Twist shop at the moment, I've been playing around with creating different patterns in my TN, using only stamps and ink.

There are many ways to do this. For example, using multiple stamps and one colour ink...

Or using one stamp and different inks...

Or try multiple stamps AND multiple different inks...

No matter which version you choose, using your stamps to create a pattern on your page means you literally only need to add a photo and a story and your page is finished and looks unique and fabulous!

So my challenge to you is to create your own pattern using repeat stamping!

Here's a quick look at one way to use this technique to create a page in my TN...

I can't wait to see what you do with this challenge so don't forget to post your layouts in the Facebook Fan Page so we can see!