Tips and Tricks for Studio Calico’s Free Range Add On

Here is a layout Kimberly Neddo from Studio Calico made using this months add on kit – Free Range.

Using the Free Range Add on… and more colour papers available on request.
I picked out the colors and background paper that I wanted to use. I used my Tim Holtz ruler and a pencil to draw even lines spaced an inch apart. Then I simply stamped across each line with this color ink
After the ink was dry, I used my white eraser to take erase the penciled lines

For the outside borders, I used different patterned paper from the kit with different techniques. I used one of my border edge punch, and the fun lace tape that is in the kit. I also love to wet down my papers to get them to mold how I would like them to when they dry, so I did that along the edge to show a little smidge of the patterned paper on the backside.

For the Flowers, I punched out circles using 3 different size circle punches starting with the 3 inch punch. Then I wet the paper to crinkle them up and stack them together. To finish off the flowers, I used the cute chipboard accent flowers with some jute to tie it all in together.

Thanks Kimberly for the beautiful layout that is sure to inspire.  Have fun

Love

Joanna

Studio Calico – Back 40 Scrapbooking Kit has arrived and ready to ship!!

The wait is over Studio Calico’s Back 40 scrapbooking kit is ready and available.  It’s packed with so much of the latest products your bound to want more.  If your a butterfly freak like me (smiles) ,those vellum butterflies are so so adorable you’ll want more of them for sure.

Features:

Take a walk down to the BACK 40 where you’ll find nature-inspired papers, embellishments and more, perfectly suited for fall. We’ve even thrown in an exclusive ruler stamp, perfect for back-to-school pages and whatever your creative mind conjures up.

Don’t forget these shop items:
Togetherness Ready-Set-Chip (Cosmo Cricket)
Max Font Stamps (American Crafts)
Small Receipt Holder (7gypsies)

Coordinates with the following:
Mists: Cornflower, Avocado, Buttermilk, Cream, Brown, Bronze, Plum
Ink: Rusty Hinge, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Chipped Sapphire, Spun Sugar, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain, Victorian Velvet, Crushed Olive, Pumice Stone, Scattered Straw, Antique Linen
Paint: Sable Brown, Traditional Tan, Yellow Pastel, Painterly Pink

complete kit contents:

Cardstock:
Coffee (American Crafts)
Vanilla (American Crafts)
Kraft (American Crafts)
Lily Pad (Bazzill)
Gulf (Bazzil)

Patterned Paper:
Pinwheels (Cosmo Cricket)
Making Plans (Cosmo Cricket)
Family Tree Die Cut(Jenni Bowlin)
Free Spirit (Sassafras)
Affection (Sassafras)
Pocahontas & Me (Sassafras)
Couturier (Studio Calico)
Down to Earth (Studio Calico)

Embellishments:
Glitter Alpha – Chartreuse (Sassafras)
Fairy Tales Chipboard Alpha (Cosmo Cricket)
Ornate Tags Mini Chipboard (Maya Road)
Indie Girl Banner Stickers (Sassafras)
Family Tree Journaling Cards (Jenni Bowlin)
Vellum Butterflies – Brown (Jenni Bowlin)
Border Stamp – Harper’s Ruler (Studio Calico)

Quick Update

Hi All,

I have been very very busy.  I attended Paperific for the first time.  Got lots of useful tips and tricks as well meant so good ol Aussie companies stocking some really cool things.  I am definitely going to order some.

I also completed my copic certification… yes it’s official I am a copic certified!! whoo hooo!!

There was so much information to take it, but best tip if you are starting out and have a hard time understanding light source, get  a piece of acetate and draw in the sun and the direction it hits on you stamped image.  Awesome it certainly helped me.

Now if you haven’t tried airbrushing with copics — YOU NEED TO it is awesome and it also saves your ink to colour large areas and not saturate but gives a nice even flow!!

Last but not least the Studio Calico Scrapbooking kit is due to arrive by the end of the week.  This kit is sooooooooo beautiful you will love it.  I will post more images of the kit in the next day or so.  But in the mean time check out the sneak peek in the store!

I have heaps more product to load and the I-rock is due any day now….yippeee finally!!

Have a great day and will keep you posted!!

A Father’s Day Card with the Kids

Today I went into my son’s preschool and helped the kids make a father’s day card.  I was amazed at how well they did in putting all the different pieces together, and Hugo was as proud as punch to have mummy at preschool today.  I heard him say to one of the little boys – You go make a card with MY mummy and then you can come over here and help me paint my lollipop!! LOL it was quite funny.  He became my little helper and even let me know that I had forgot to close one of the inkpads and it might dry out!!

Here is the amazing work of the Preschool Kids I am sure their Dads will love their little creations.  I kept it as simple and only brang 1 stamp and 1 inkpad and all the other bits were pre-cut so all they had to do was stick it down.

Subscribe to the Scrapbooking Kit by Studio Calico and Save

I lot of fellow scrapbookers have been asking about a scrapbooking kit.  Well you asked for it and here it is.  These kits and its add ons will be available from September.  Each month the Studio Calico team put together an amazing scrapbook kit filled  neutral + colored cardstock, patterned papers from multiple manufacturers, at least one alphabet, journaling aid(s), variety of embellishments which may include vintage items, stamps, ribbon, chipboard, and more!

Here is a sneak a peek at September kit and add ons:

September’s kit and add-ons will be available for purchase at 12:00am EST, August 28. Become a subscriber and not only can you shop early you will SAVE!!  For subscribers your kit can be ordered at anytime and will be mailed out on the 27th August.

Each month, Studio Calico combines the latest scrapbooking products with unique finds from a variety of sources while staying true to the basics. You’ll find kits filled with products from a variety of manufacturers, coordinated for ease-of-use by both the advanced and novice scrapbooker.

For pricing and on how to subscribe click here.

Unity’s FWF37 – Yeah I made it!!!

I am so excited for this was the first time I entered the Friends With Flair and was showcased on Unity’s Blog site!!  YIPPEEE!!!

Want to be the next to have your card showcased…then why not try FWF38.   See below to see how you can have your card showcased on Unity’s Blog site!! Let’s make 2 Aussies in a row.

Here is the card made.  The card was made for a fabulous friend who is expecting their 1st baby.

It’s always exciting when something you made gets recognised.  I am so happy.  It was very hard to part with this card as it was so pretty, but the person I made it for will sure enjoy it too!!

This is another variation of the card that I made for another friend.  So many people I know are having  babies.  I love babies,  I’d love to have another but my husband does not share the same view…. I just have to keep dreaming for now.

Here how you can enter Unity Stamp Co FWF38:

1. Look at the incredible cards above (you can see more details about her projects and leave her some love HERE.)
2. Create an art piece inspired by it (there are no rules when it comes to inspiration so just go with it!)
3. Upload to SCS with the keyword FWF38.
4. Watch for next week’s FWF post here and your card may just show up here too!

Unity Stamp & Store Kits so versatile

Here are some samples of what I have made using the one of the stamp and store kits (SSK) from Unity Stamp Co.

I have made a mini album as well as a few more cards that I didn’t photograph (silly me) before I gave them away!! But I just love how versatile these stamps are AND I am still using the kit to make things!! They are just amazing.

Ruffles Anyone?

Here’s a great idea from Studio Calico.  Paper Ruffles, so cute reminds me of a frilly skirt little girls where in Summer!!!  Super Cute!!

and here how you make it……

First, I cut two strips from each patterned paper that were 1.5″ x 12.” You’ll need two strips because of the pleating. I pleated both strips first by pinching the paper towards me and folding it over. Don’t worry too much about perfection.

Next, I sewed along the edge to hold my pleating in place.

Ink the edges and pleats for extra dimension and to highlight the pleating. Then, I used my fingers to tear up the edges of the pleats.

Distressing the edges further gives a weathered look to the ruffles.

Watch out I will be ordering papers and scrapbooking kits from Studio Calico and if you want to be part of the scrapbooking kit club shoot me an email and I let you know how it works!!

Unity Stamp Co – Suzi Blu Stamps

Unity Stamp Co and Suzi Blu have teamed up and created 10 amazing unmounted red rubber  stamps that you are going to love.

To pre-order any of the Suzi Blu stamps click here! The stamps are due to arrive at the end of August….CAN’T WAIT!!

Suzi Blu is known for her quirky videos and down to earth style, Suzi Blu is a leader in teaching art to women all over the world through her online school Les Petit Academy. She lives in a gypsy wagon with her best friend Gigi and encourages everyone to be an artist.

I have ordered the entire collection of these stamps, they are so quirky and initially I thought I wouldn’t like them, but I am SOLD and have even decided to take part in the online course in September that Suzi Blu runs.  I can’t wait to do the course.  I am really wanting to try different mediums and I think this would be the best opportunity as you don’t even have to leave home to do it… or as Suzi puts it you can be in your knickers at 3am and it wouldn’t matter!!

Here is an example using the new Suzi Blu stamp “Broke my Heart”. This adorable card was made by Maren Benedict, Unity DT member.

Looking for a project – try these fantasic glass albums from Tattered Angels

If your looking for a beyond the page scrapbooking project why not try this great glass album from Tattered Angels.

You can spend hours making this wonderful album into anything you fancy.

As you know I love butterflies so this for me is a must have item!!

Team it up with your favourite embellishments or why not try the some glimmer mists on it.  Either way you have a stunning album that will be the envy of all your friends!!!

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