Hi again.  This afternoon I am popping back to share with you the new Kaisercraft journal I have decorated using the stunning Gypsy Sisters collection.

I fell in love with this journal as soon as I saw it and the possibilities for it are endless.  The hardest decision I had to make was what range I was going to use for it.  In the end the gorgeous colours of Gypsy sisters won.

“Journal” by Renee Ludlow- Kaisercraft Journal, Gypsy Sisters collection, die-cut elements, alpha stickers, chipboard alpha #1, black rub-ons, rhinestones (wine), paint (white), ink pad (brown)

Below are a few steps to recreating this journal.

1. Paint the covers of the journal using white paint.  Ink around the edges using brown ink.

2. Cut a 13.5cm x 19.5cm piece from Nadia (reverse). Ink the edges. Position the front cover over the paper and trace the leaf design.  Very carefully using a sharp craft knife cut out the leaves and stem, the leaves will be used later on so be sure to out them aside. Adhere to the journal cover and sand any over-hanging pieces.

3. Cut a rounded piece from the Ella paper (I used a plate to get this shape, very technical I know).  Ink the edges.  As before trace the leaf shape onto the paper and cut out, sanding any excess away.  I also added a scalloped edge around this piece before adhering down.

4. Add some die-cut elements, rhinestones and rub-ons to embellish.  Also add the title at this point.

5. Finally take the leaf shapes you had cut away earlier.  Ink the edges and fold the leaves roughly in half with Nadia paper facing up.  Adhere these to the journal by placing a small amount of glue along the fold and then positioning in place. You could also leave the leaves flat if you are worried they will be squashed.  My journal will sit safely on my bedside table so I like the added dimension that the folded leaves gives. You can add as few or as many of these leaves as you want.

I hope this has inspired you to give these journals a go, I guarantee you won’t be disappointed!

Today we’re sharing a gorgeous hybrid card made by the talented Creative Team member, Leah Farquaharson!

Are you unsure about scrapping digitally, or even using digital elements in your traditional layouts?

Here Leah show’s us just how easy it can be to incorporate digital elements into a simple card!

Here’s she’s used the Flutterby Meda Kit. At only $9.99AUD – it’s a great way to try out digital!

To make this gorgeous card, Leah has simply printed off the flutterby papers, cut them into rectangles and arranged them with other Kaisercraft traditional scrapbooking products (rubons, chipboard, paper flowers etc).

Cute Leah!!

Materials: Kaisercraft Flutterby digital mega kit, RB813 Take Flight (butterfly) rub on, RB814 Rustic (doilie) rub on, F606 Pumpkin paper flower, SB101 small lowercase alphabet, Grosgrain Ribbon (R1603 Candy).

If you would rather make this card using our traditional (paper) Flutterby range! Pop into your local Kaisercraft stockist, or a Kaisercraft Outlet to pick up the Flutterby collection today!

Check out this gorgeous Freestyle album – download the project today!

Just name four different Kaisercraft acrylic paints and four grosgrain ribbon pack colours & why you want to win- in our facebook comment box or re-tweet us on twitter before 4pm today (12 March) (Australian Daylight Savings Time) to be in the draw to Win a RAINBOW embellisment pack (flowers, paint, pearls, rhinestones&ribbon) worth $125!!

COMPETITION CLOSED!

For a RANDOM competition – we had an amazing number of entries over our facebook and twitter pages! Be sure you become a fan – so you too can be involved NEXT TIME!!

And now onto our winner……

The winner is:

Karen Coverdale!

Congratulations Karen!! Please send an email to competitions@kaisercraft.com.au with your contact details so we can send out your prize pack!

Birthday’s.  If you are anything like me there will be a birthday in just about every month of the year.  So it is always great to have an abundance of handmade birthday cards on hand. Today Tanya and I have four birthday cards to show you using papers from the Q3 collections.

I love the softness of Tanya’s first card using the Devonshire range. The little accents with the pearls gives it a very feminine feel.

“For You” card by Tanya Tahir – Devonshire Collection 6″ Paper Pad, Embellishment Pack, pearls, flowers, Birthday Cards rubons (RB811), white Kaiser card

Or what about this elegant card also from Tanya using the Gypsy Sisters range.  The black ribbon bow goes so well with this range and really makes the whole card pop!

“Birthday” card by Tanya Tahir – Gypsy Sisters Collection papers, Die Cut Elements, Birthday Cards rubons (RB811), ribbon, pink Kaiser card

My first card uses the very fun La Di Da range.  The bright colours make for a very cheery birthday card.

“Birthday card” by Renee Ludlow-La Di Da 6″paper pad, die-cut elements, embellishment pack, Birthday cards rub-ons (RB811), ink pad (brown)

Finally is my last card also using the Devonshire collection.

“Happy Birthday” by Renee Ludlow- Devonshire 6″ paper pad, die-cut elements, embellishment pack, rhinestones, clear stamps, Birthday card rub-ons (RB811), ink pad (brown).

Have you tried using the 6″ paper pads for cards? They are the perfect size and the specialty papers in them give the cards that extra special touch.  Not to mention the die-cuts in them are fantastic to add that little sentiment to.

I hope Tanya and I have inspired you to dig into your craft supplies and  try making some of your own cards for those special loved ones in your life.