Marquee Love - With Karyn Schultz!

Hi Scrapping Clearly Lovelies!!

It's Karyn here, and today I have an off the page project to share with you made using some Heidi Swapp goodies available in the Scrapping Clearly Store. 

This is quite a simple project that I did this morning with my daughter Jessica. I've used a Heidi Swapp Marquee love letter J and a sheet of Heidi Swapp Honey & Spice Kindred patterned paper. I also had a selection of Heidi Swapp Magnolia Jane washi but decided not to use them in the end. 

I used the letter template in the Marquee Love pack to cut a "J" in the patterned paper and then punched out holes for the lights. This part was a bit tricky as I didnt have a large enough hole punch and you need to get them right so that the bulb caps fit in place.

Then Jessica assembled the light according to the instructions and viola - a pretty light for her bedside table. 

We have had this Marquee light sitting in the craft stash for some time and I'm so glad we have used it. It will be easy to add a different patterned paper in the future or to decorate the edges with washi. I hope you are inspired to do some of your unfinished projects these holidays!

Thanks so much for stopping by 

Crafty Hugs xx

Karyn

Christmas Mini Album - With Karyn Schultz!

Hi Scrapping Clearly Lovelies!!! 

It's Karyn here and today I have a Christmas mini album to share with you,

made using lots of fun products available in the Scrapping Clearly Store.

I used to love doing a Christmas daily (which always starts in November for me.

The first few years I did it in a SMASH journal, then I went to a 12x12 pocket page style for a few years,

then last year I was so busy with everything that I did nothing.

It was quite sad really but sometimes you just don't have time.

Well, this year I was determined to do something but also wanted to keep it simple.

So I made my own mini album and took 1 photo a day with my Instax camera and went from there.

Yes, it is expensive to use an Instax (about $1 Australian per print) but it is quick and the photos were ready to go. 

I started by selecting my supplies, which I limited to the

Cocoa Vanilla Studio "Tis The Season" papers and embellishments.

I cut out a variety of shapes and sizes of patterned paper (the maximum size of the closed album was 15cm wide by 20cm tall).

The size and shape doesn't really matter - it is all about variety.

This is a great way to use up your paper stash!! 

I folded each piece of paper in half, then placed in the order I wanted

and used a long arm stapler to attach them together.

Next, I decorated the front with gold Thickers. I kept it simple for now as I didn't want the bulk.

But I may add more flowers etc once the album is complete. 

Once the basic album was complete I added the photos.

My aim was to try and do this each day but in reality, it is every 3-4 days. 

For each page, I added the photo, some tags made with paper offcuts, and other

CVS 'Tis The Season' wood veneer, stickers, ephemera and enamel dots. 

I love the different page shapes and sizes for each opening! 

You can also see my date stamp, added with black ink, so quick and easy!

Here I have added CVS 'Tis The Season' ephemera and bitty bow. 

For this next page, I have added a tag made with paper offcuts, a paperclip, CVS 'Tis The Season' wood veneer ephemera and flair buttons.

So do you December Daily?

And are you playing along with our challenges?

The Christmas Challenge is a special one,

with a WeRMK sewing machine for a prize!!

Check out all our challenges in our friendly Facebook Group.

Thanks so much for stopping by 

Crafty Hugs xx

Karyn

Handmade Clutch - With Karyn Schultz!

Hi Scrapping Clearly Lovelies!!! 

It's Karyn here and today I have a different kind of project to share with you. Its a clutch bag. Made using lots of painty goodness available in the  Scrapping Clearly Store.
I made this for Rachael for her 16th birthday, and I have many more plans for one for myself and Jessica :)

I start with some canvas (purchased from Spotlight (I recommend buying the best quality one) and I cut a piece approx 30cm x 53cm. You can use whatever size you like. You can always cut it down. 

I've used Dina Wakley paints (Tangerine, turquoise, lime, sky, blackberry violet, magenta, lemon) to paint the background.

I like to use a silicone brush for my painting - it is so much easier to clean between colours!! The canvas soaks in the colour so be prepared to use plenty of paint!

I used the KaiserCraft mini designer templates dots and dashes with Dylusions black marble paint, and KaiserCraft mini designer templates bubbly with Dylusions calypso teal paint to add another layer of painty interest.

Next I added some Bo Bunny gold glitter paste in places, and I used my white Posca paint pen to draw some dash patterns and then to add some splatters. Lastly I watered down some Dylusions black paint and added splatters across the canvas.

I let this dry thoroughly over night then cut it down to the shape of the clutch. I chose an angled clutch front because I already had an clear plastic case this size. In the future I would like to make my own custom plastic case.  

I chose some purple cotton for the lining and cut to the same size then stitched around the edge 

Here is the finished product - I love it!! Now I want to try different colours and I need more of those yummy Bo Bunny glitter pastes!!

Scrapping Clearly products I've used include 

Dina Wakley paints (Tangerine, turquoise, lime, sky, blackberry violet, magenta, lemon) 
KaiserCraft mini designer templates - dots and dashes, and bubbly
Dylusions Paint - black marble and calypso teal
Bo Bunny Glitter Paste - gold
Posca Paint pens - white  

Thanks so much for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx

Karyn