Secret journaling

Sometimes you do not want to show the journaling on your page. You can either write on the back of the page or hide the journaling. I like hiding it.
This page was made for a challenge called "hidden envelope" and can you guess where the envelope (with the journaling) is hidden?

it is hidden under the photo:

and contains a tag with a heart and journaling on the other side:

So where do you keep you secret journaling?
♥ Petra

Distress Painted Chipboard Tutorial

I am always hunting around for the best color, shape and look for my chipboard that I add to my layouts, so this time I tried a new technique for my chipboard letters.  I did not have the right color or shape, so I took some plain chipboard and paint distressed it to fit with the layout.  So here is a tutorial to show you how I did it

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Distress Painted Chipboard Tutorial

1) Supplies - chipboard, acrylic paint, paint brush, and ink (I used Distress ink, but any will work)

2) Paint your chipboard your desired color - if you are painting over an existing color you might need more than one coat.  Let completely dry before any further steps.

3) Press your finger into the ink (I find brown inks work best) and make sure you have ink on your finger.

 4) Transfer the ink from your finger into your dried chipboard.  You will see finger print marks (lines from your finger) but that just ass to the effect plus they fade some while drying.  Aplly as many coats as you wish, let each coat dry some before the next one or you will just wipe the ink off.

 

 5) Let the ink dry before gluing to your project.  You get this really pretty distressed look to your chipboard, in any color arrangement you like - all your need is the paint color and ink!!

Enjoy!!

Erin Reed  

http://scraps-of-reflections.blogspot.com/

Sale, Sale, Sale!!!

It's that time of the year again - the end of the financial year is looming. And like most people, I detest counting stock. So this is where you get the bargain - 25% off all Class Kits (new release June Class Kits not included), and 25% off all limited edition kits and OTP projects (pre-made layouts not included). 

How do you grab yourself this bargain? Simply by typing "WINTERSALE" into the coupon box when you are checking out (all upper case letters, all one word, as shown). It's that easy.

So, what are you waiting for? It's time to go shopping, because quantities are definitely limited! 

Sale starts Wednesday 6th June 2012 and finishes Wednesday 20th June 2012
 (conditions apply - one voucher per person). 

What's New In Store For June!

The store is full of new goodies! We have lots of new pre-made layouts, and lots of new class kits. So be quick to pop on over, and check them all out before they are gone. Just remember, stocks are very limited. Below, you can find a sample of what the Design Team have been creating for you. Believe me, they have been very, very busy...

Pre-made layout by Annette Gearside

Pre-made layout by Nicole Knopke

Class Kit by Petra Offrell

Class Kit by Kim Kendall

If you would like to see the full range of what is available,

 just click on this link to the Scrapbook Kits Store.  

Happy shopping! Happy scrapping! :-)

Hello and Goodbye...

Oh, it's been a busy month of many changes. It's hard to know where to begin. Let's start with a welcome to our newest Team Designer, Doris Lee Widder. Doris hails from the USA, and brings a lot of inspiration with her. Welcome to the team Doris! We are so happy to have you on board.

But with a hello, comes a good-bye. Team Designer Holly Connors is saying farewell. We wish you all the best for the future. And we will miss you. Please make sure you come back to visit. :-)

Yes, our blog has changed too. I decided we needed a new image. I hope you like it? And we are now on Facebook. Don't forget to pop on over to our Facebook Page and "Like" us!!! All the latest sneak peeks, tutorials, and new stock upload notices, will be posted on Facebook, as well as here on the blog. 

The store will change eventually. It's a bit harder to achieve, and will take a little more time. But it will get there eventually. So please be patient with me as I navigate through this process.

And soon, I will be introducing a new type of kit. They will be called "Designer Kits". These will be larger kits based on particular ranges or themes, but they will not come with instructions. Instead, a guest designer will provide inspiration by creating several examples to share with you, here on the blog. I will have these kits in-store in the next 2-3 months.   

And don't forget, our new challenges are up. Make sure you check out the June Sketch and June Inspiration challenges. You have until midnight on the 30th June to get your entries in. Send your layouts to scrapbookkitswithjules@gmail.com.

Happy Scrapping Everyone!!!

June Sketch Challenge...

Welcome to the June Sketch Challenge. This month's sketch was designed by our very own team designer, Annette Gearside. Are you ready to see how one sketch can be interpreted in so many different ways? Then let's go and have a look at what the Design Team created...

June Sketch Challenge designed by Annette Gearside.

Petra Offrell

Nicole Knopke

Michelle Wallace

Kristie Taylor

Kirsten Casey

Juanna Sia

Erin Reed

Annette Gearside

Doris Lee Widder

Kim Kendall

Now it's your turn to get creative! 

Please send your completed entries to scrapbookkitswithjules@gmail.com.

You may submit a layout, card, or OTP project.

Entries close at midnight on the 30th June.The winner will be announced early July, and will receive a lovely RAK of goodies. 

June Inspiration Challenge...

Welcome to the June inspiration Challenge. This month we have a bright and colourful combination for you - aqua, white, citrus orange, and magenta. This combination was found on Pinterest via inspiredbride.net. I hope you like it as much as the Design Team did. Let's have a look and see how they were inspired.

June Inspiration Challenge

 Annette Gearside

 Doris Lee Widder

 Erin Reed

 Juanna Sia

 Kirsten Casey

 Kristie Taylor

 Michelle Wallace

 Nicole Knopke

Petra Offrell

So what do you think? Pretty amazing aren't they! And all so very, very different. Are you up for the challenge? I know you are, so come on and show us what you've got! 

Please send your entries to scrapbookkitswithjules@gmail.com. 

You may submit a layout, card, or OTP project. 

Entries close at midnight on the 30th June.

The winner will be announced early July, and will receive a lovely RAK of goodies.