Hello everyone! I hope you had a great weekend full of art and crafts!

Today we will show you some great new products from Kaisercraft that match perfectly with the collections December 25th and Silly Season! Keeping with the ‘Christmas Themed Month’ we have NEW Sparklets and Flourishes to give your projects that finishing touch!!

We have Jodi Dolbel and Svetlana Austin from our Contributing Design Team showing us how they have used the two new products in layouts…enjoy!

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“Snowflake” Layout by Svetlana Austin

Materials used:
December 25th Collection: Paper – Wish/P719, Believe/P721, Noel/P718, Love/P720, Merry/PS161, Paper Pad/PP850, Sticker Sheet/SS110, Rub ons/RB935, RB936, Clear Stamp/CS790, Silly Season Clear Stamp/CS791, Wooden Flourishes – Angel/FL361, Christmas Star/FL363, Sparklets – Daffodil/RS410, Crimson/RS414, Lace Pack – Cream/EM927.
Other: glimmer mist, ink, glitter glue, glitter pen

Svetlana says:
“December 25th collection puts me into very nostalgic mood, I just want to scrap something that really means to me “past” and “memories”. This little girl on the photograph is me. It is why this layout’s title and journaling are in Russian. Here is the translation of what I wrote: “I grew up in such a place and time where the celebration on new year replaced the celebration of Christmas. Even the Christmas tree was called New Year tree. There was no songs or poems about singing angels or the Bethlehem star. All the girls used to dress in the costumes of “snowflakes” and the boys were dressed as white bunnies… but even so, I have very warm and good memories of those times.”

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“Bambi Twins” Layout by Jodi Dolbel

Materials Used:
December 25th Collection Papers – Festive (P717), Noel (P718), Paper Pad (PP850), Sticker Sheet (SS110), Journal Tabs (JT625), Clear Stamps (CS790), Sparklets – Fern (RS419), Daffodil (RS410), Cameo (RS411), Jewels (RS424), Wooden Flourish – Reindeer (FL364), Sleigh (FL362), Grid Clear Stamp,  (CS755), Paper Blooms – Aubergine (F637), Olive (F633), Mini Paper Blooms – Aubergine (F654), Olive (F650), Mini Crochet Doilie Flower (EM651), Kaisercolour – Metallic Gold (KC050), Black (KC031), Acetate Frames
Other Items: Craft Card stock, Graphic 45 Lettering, Prima Chipboard Lettering, Twine, Artline Pen

Jodi Says:
“It’s fun to fix up the wooden flourishes to make a set. I have added the 2 reindeers from one packet of Wooden Flourishes to a Sleigh, which is a separate one. Adding some bling to our layouts is easy with the new Sparklets.”

Hi all!

Today we have some amazing Silly Season layouts to show you. You will love the bright and fun colors of this collection.

First we have Michelle Frisby with an amazing layout.

‘Merry Christmas To You’ layout by Michelle Frisby

Materials Used:
(P278) Milk and Cookies, (RB937) rub ons, (RS424) Jewels, (P726) Candy Cane, (P727 )Fairy Lights, (JT626) Journal Tags, (CB133) Chipboard, (PL515) Pearl flourish, (MA501) mini alphas black and white,( T303 ) foam tape, (EM923) paper tags and shapes – white, Kaiser bubble wrap stamp
Other: embroidery thread, white card stock, glimmer mist, ink, seam binding

Michelle Says:

“A gorgeous photo, the beautiful papers from the Silly Season collection, a little bling, well okay, a whole lot of bling – crystals, pearls, a little layering – you can’t go wrong!  For a little dimension I’ve used foam tape under two of my Christmas trees as well as the word Merry Christmas.

It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas.”

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Next is a layout by Janna Werner. She created a clean and simple layout which shows off the gorgeous papers.

‘Gefion’ Layout by Janna Werner

Hello fellow scrapbookers!

The week is over and you know what that means, it’s time for our Saturday Sketch!!!

If you’re having trouble uploading your sketch to the gallery, you can always post it on our Facebook page or link your blog to the comments at the bottom of this post. We check all areas so don’t worry your layout will not be missed!!

Here’s the rules for the newbies:

The rules:

Each Saturday every month a new sketch and inspirational layouts will be posted here on the blog.

From these 3-5 sketches (depending on how many Saturday’s there are), you have that many chances to create a layout of your own and upload it to any gallery of your choice, or in a blog post.

Once done, link your layout into the comments section of the appropriate sketch blog post and you’re entry is complete!

Find FULL terms and conditions here.

The deadline:

Comments with linked layout entries for each monthly sketch challenge will close on the last day of that month at 11.59 (Australian Eastern Standard Time UTC +10/Daylight Savings Time UTC +11)

The prize:

1st PLACE: One of Kaisercraft’s new collections (valued at approximately $50).

2nd PLACE: A Kaisercraft scrap pack (including new products) valued at approximately $30.

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Firstly we would love to show you the layout that the sketch has been based on. It was created by our wonderful In House Designer Kylie Obst! She has done a gorgeous job using the Silly Season Collection..don’t you think?!

“Mia” Layout By Kylie Obst

Materials Used:
Silly Season Paper Collection, Presents Specialty paper, Paper Pad, 12″ Sticker Sheet, Jewels, KC028 Kaisercrolour Green, RS419 Sparklets Fern, RS451 Rhinestone Strip Silver, FL311 Hanging Flourish Tree, MA517 Tiny Alphas Raspberry, T303 Foam Tape.
Other: Lime Green Ink, Gold Embossing Powder, White Thread, Satin Ribbon, Grossgain Ribbon

The # 2 September Saturday Sketch: 

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Good afternoon crafters!

With Christmas just around the corner, what better time to show you some wonderful creations that can be made for gifts for loved ones from the bright and colourful Silly Season Collection.  This range is so versatile because not only do you have some funky Christmas themed papers, but turn them over and you have some equally funky papers that can be used all year round!!!

In this post, Genevieve, Svetlana, Jodi, Lori, Pearl and Vicki will share some items they have created using this Collection:

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“Advent Chest by Jodi Dolbel”

Side View..

Products Used:
Silly Season Collection Papers – Candy Cane/P726, Fairy Lights/P727, Dasher/PS163, Paper Pad/PP851, Painted Chipboard/CB133, Jewels/RS424, Pearl Brads – Ice Green/EM934, Pink Ice/EM932, Kaiser Colour – Olive/KC046
Other: Jo Sonia Paint – White, Jo Sonia Crackle Paint, Mod Podge

Jodi Says:

“I love this range of papers. Originally I thought I would make a wonderful chest for my daughters bedroom, and just use the backs of the Christmas Pages, but it looked too wonderful to die a natural death in my daughters bedroom, so I added some Christmas Embellishments and the numbers from the 25 Draw Chest Kit to make the advent calender. I think little hands will really enjoy collecting the goodies they will find in each of these little draws leading up to Christmas Day.”

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“Christmas Collection” by Genevieve Allen

Products Used:
Silly Season Collection Papers -Reindeer: Beyond the page Reindeer/SB2129; Paper Fruit cake/P723; Rub-on/RB937;Other: Distress Stain-Fired Brick-Vintage photo, Glitz Stickles, Pearls, little gem.
Noel Script Word:  Noel/SB2132; Paper Pad/PP851;Sticker sheet/SS111;Rhinestones flourishes/RS463; Sparklets Rouge/RS416; Wooden Flourishes December/FL365;Other: Acrylic paint, Stickles, Dye, Feathers
Christmas tree: Paper: Fairy lights/P727, Fruit cake/P723;Wooden Flourishes Christmas star/FL363;Other: Styrofoam tree, Stickles, Mod Podge, Punch, Pearl, Ribbon.

Genevieve says:

“I have played with the colors and embellishments to achieve a “girly” effect! I added a feather for the word NOEL, earrings and a necklace for the reindeer, pearls and ribbon for the tree.  This Christmas collection is going to be a great decoration for my granddaughters’s bedroom !”

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“Christmas Door Hanger” by Svetlana Austin

Materials used:
Beyond the Page – Standing Word JOY; Silly Season Collection: Paper – Candy Cane/P726, Elf/P724, Jingle Bell/P722; Paper Pad/PP851; Sticker Sheet/SS111; Rub ons/RB937; Printed Chipboard/CB133; Clear Stamps/CS791; Sparklets – Rouge/RS416, Fern/RS419; Rhinestone Strip – Black/RS452; Rub Ons – Life/RB903.
Other: craft paint, glimmer mist, black marker, ink, chipboard, wooden beads, string, glue.

Svetlana says:

” To me, the Silly Season collection is a fun and modern take on Christmas traditions. It inspired me to create something funky and a little bit different. Instead of traditional round Christmas wreath with all the usual trimmings, I made a door sign, which will greet my friends during the December month, when they will knock on our front door.”

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“Holiday Recipe Holder” by Lori Williams Leng

Materials used:
Large Mannequin/ SB2123, Printed Chipboard /CB133, White Lace/ EM926, Rub ons/ RB937, Lime Rhinestones/ RS455, Fairy Lights /P727, Elf/ P724
Other Products: clothes pin, distress pin, seam binding.

Lori says:

“Do you remember those adorable little aprons from the 50′s and 60′s ?  That is exactly what I had in mind when I created this project.  It’s a recipe holder that is going to look perfect on my kitchen counter during the holidays.  It would also be perfect for a hostess gift with one of your favorite Christmas recipes to share.”

“Tip: Did you know our Kaisercraft rub ons transfer so easily onto ribbon?  It’s a great way to create your own designer ribbons that coordinates perfectly with a collection.  I added the Christmas Tree border rub onto some plain white ribbon for the sash around the waist.  Just the perfect touch.”

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“Silly Dears” Mini Book by Pearl Lui

Materials Used: Silly Season Milk & Cookies (P728), Gingerbread (P729), Journal Tags (JT626), Printed Chipboard (CB133), Paper Pad (PP851), Jewels (RS424)
Other: Ribbon

Pearl says:

“The Silly Season “Milk & Cookies” pattern paper is awesome for a mini book because it comes printed with natural mini page delineations. My favorite part was embellishing the mini with Jewels, Journal Tags, Printed Chipboard, and die-cuts from the back of the 6.5″x6.5″ Paper Pad.”

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“Christmas Angel” by Vicki Morris

Vicki says:

“What would Christmas be without a fabulous angel decorating your Christmas Tree.  Here I have cut 1 straight circle and 3 scallop shaped circles and used these as a base for the Angel by layering them on top of one another.  Add two cone shapes for the sleeves and add ribbon around the base and neck.

I have used an old Christmas decoration ball as the head which works perfectly as the tie to hang it on the tree was already on the ball!  As another tip – I have used an album ring and wrapped lace and pearl strips around it to make the halo.  Use feathers and Kaisercraft Wooden Flourish: Wings to make the wings.  Add sparklets and rhinestone strips and your angel is ready to fly!”

“Christmas Angel” by Vicki Morris

Materials list:
Kaisercraft – Silly Season – Jingle Bell, Kaisercraft – Silly Season –  Fairy Lights, Kaisercraft – Silly Season – Cracker, Kaisercraft – Sparklets- Crystal and Rouge, Kaisercraft – Wooden Flourishes – Wings, Kaisercraft – Pearl  Strips, Kaisercraft – Rhinestone Strips, Kaisercraft – Album Ring, Misc Ribbon,  Feathers and Christmas ball.

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Good Morning Crafters.

The December 25th collection is a very traditional collection of Christmas Colours and Designs and they look wonderful on Christmas Themed Decor Items, or on items for everyday use.  Genevieve  Allen, Svetlana Austin, Jodi Dolbel, Lori Williams Leng,Vicki Morris, and Pearl Lui are going to share what they have done with the December 25th Collection.

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“Card Holder” by Jodi Dolbel

Products Used: Letter Rack/SB2119, December 25th Collection Papers – Festive/P717, Faith/P715, Peace/P714, Pearls – Chino/SB789, Pearl Length - Latte/PL505, Lace Pack – Cream/EM927, Paper Blooms - Aubergine/F637, Olive/F633, Kaiser Colour Metallic Gold Paint/KC050.

Other Items: Twine, Mod Podge

Jodi Says:

“What I really love about this collection is that the colours suit the decor of my house perfectly! The Card Rack will look awesome hanging in the entrance of our house that has a burgundy feature wall. I made the Card Rack to actually hold my Christmas Cards, but the beauty is that because of the colours of my decor, I will also be able to store special cards in this rack all year round!”

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“Sleigh and Reindeer” Christmas Decor by Svetlana Austin

Materials used:
BTP – Reindeer/SB2129, Sleigh/SB2130; December 25th Collection: Paper – Hope/P716, Faith/P715, Noel/P718; Paper Pad/PP850; Sticker Sheet – Alpha/SS110; Jewels/RS423; Lace Pack – Cream/EM927; Sparklets – Cameo/RS411; Pearls – Latte/SB715, Chino/SB789

Other: craft paint, crackle paint, distressing ink, flower soft, bell.

Svetlana says:

“The sleigh and the reindeer make very cute Christmas decorations. I am planning to arrange it next to our little Christmas tree. The sleigh can be filled with small gifts or lollies to give to friends, who will come to visit during the season.

I opted for vintage December 25th collection, as I wanted these decorations to compliment the décor of our living room. I used a lot of distressing on my project to give it more authentic look, as if these objects were in our family for many years. I’m sure they will stay for many years to come.”

Standing word “Peace” Decoration by Svetlana Austin

Materials used:
BTP – Standing Word – PEACE/SB2133; December 25th Collection: Paper Pad/PP850; Sticker Sheet – Alpha/SS110; Lace Pack – Cream/EM927; Pearl Strip –Chocolate/PL504.

Other: craft paint.

 Svetlana says:

“I made this standing word decoration not only as Christmas ornament, but also as a daily reminder to me and to my family of the importance of peace in our life and in our hearts. I hope that the coming season will bring peace in all of your lives too.”

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“Sleigh Candy Dish” by Lori Williams Leng

Materials used:
Festive/ P717, Hope/ P716, Believe/ P 721, Pearl Strip Latte/PL505, Clear Stamp /CS790

Lori Says:

“I wanted to make a paper sleigh that you could use as an individual candy dish/ place card for a table setting.  How lovely a table would be with everyone having their own little sleigh, especially from the same collection but different patterned papers.   The poinsettia was handmade to adorn the project.”

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“Christmas Table Centre Piece” by Genevieve Allen

Materials used: BT December 25th Collection:

Sleigh: Sleigh/SB2130; Paper –  Faith/P715, Wish/P719, Love/P720;Wooden Flourishes December/FL365- Bookplates/FL331; Clear Stamps: CS790/CS761/CS792;  Sparklets/RS408; Pearl Flourishes/PL509; Rhinestones/SB700.
Other: Ink Distress, Dye, Liquid Pearl, Stickles, Gala Glitz, Acrylic paint, Ribbon
Frame: Paper – Wish/P719, Hope/P716; Rub on/RB936/RB935; Paper Blooms/F635/F636; Wooden Flourishes – Angel/FL361, Rhinestone Flourishes/RS463.
Other: Stickles, Punch

 Gen Says:

“Do you see it? I’m ready for the Christmas dinner! Hummm… not really! But I have a good start… My menu is written and I put it in a frame. and added some embellishments. The table centre is also ready! But at the time of my dinner, I’ll add some fresh flowers. It’s why I have chosen to paint inside of the sleigh (if there are some water leaks or humidity). The outside of the sleigh is covered with paper and I have embossed a pattern with gold powder (or stamped with Distress Ink few patterns of crack for a vintage style). Wooden flourishes, pearl flourishes, ribbon complete the look! I love to create with these papers!”

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“Peace” Mobile by Pearl Lui

Materials Used:
December 25th Noel (P718), Silly Season Printed Chipboard (CB133), Lace in Cream (EM927), Pearls in Pink Champagne (PL503);
Other: Twine

Pearl says:

“I decided to do just a bit of mixing of both the December 25th and Silly Season collections just to show that the two work great together. I covered each letter with “Noel” from the December 25th collection. To bring some of the Silly Season pink, I added pink pearls to the pattern. I then embellished further and created the ornament mobile arrangement with the Silly Season Printed Chipboard pieces.”

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“Christmas Holly Wreath & Candles” By Vicki Morris

Vicki says

“There is something about Christmas and having a gorgeous table set for the Christmas dinner.  With this in mind I wanted to do something subtle using the muted tonings of Kaisercraft’s December 25^th collection.

 I first altered the Holly Wreath using the Faith and Festive papers from the collection.  Adhering the white netting to the back softens the look and made a perfect nest for the trio of candles which I also altered.  By adding the colour rub ons, pearl strips, ribbon and mini blooms altered the whole look of the candles and made a perfect match for the dinner table.”

Materials Used:
Kaisercraft – Holly Wreath, Kaisercraft – December 25th – Festive, Kaisercraft – December 25th – Faith, Kaisercraft –December 25^th – Rub ons (Colour), Kaisercraft – Pearl Strips, Kaisercraft – Paper Blooms – Coconut, Kaisercraft – Grosgrain Ribbon – White, Kaisercraft – Mini Paper Blooms, Kaisercraft – Acrylic Paint – Metallic Silver, Misc Netting, Ink, Candles and Flowers.

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