Good morning everyone! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving and a good weekend to rest! I had a blast with my family. We even got to have some down time! This layout has caught some of our down time too lol.  My youngest got stuffed and passed out in the couch in what we call a turkey coma lol. And of course I had to get some pictures and she just looks so content. 
I also loved the mood board this month and thought I would draw some inspiration from it as well. It all just looked so warm and cozy and the colors were beautiful. I didn't use everything but I definitely drew inspiration from it. So I am going to share the mood board below just in case you haven't seen it and hope that it inspires you too!

I started with the cut file first and foremost with this layout. I had found it in the Clique kits shop and knew I wanted to use it and I  knew I wanted it to be big. While that was cutting out I had to decide on the colors for this layout and having the mood board helped with that. 

Once I had chosen the papers I wanted to use, I knew there was going to be a lot of fussy cutting, and there was! But it was worth it to me! Once the cut file was done and before I backed it I pulled out my distressed oxide in speckled egg, smudged it on a piece of plastic and watered it down. Then painted the white cut file with it, then backed the cut file. 

I knew I wasn't going to have a ton on this layout, so I decided to pop my cut file up so I could add some dimension and be able to slide the fussy cut flowers underneath here and there. At this point I hadn't stuck anything down, So, I moved to my photo and adding some layers behind that. I didn't want to add to many layers but I wanted to draw attention to it so I decided to add a few tags.

Once I had the layers done, I played with where I wanted everything sitting on my layout and after that was decided it was down to tucking those cute little flowers in here and there all over! I did decided to slid the picture of my daughter inder the edge of the hello fall cut file so that it was a continuous running line between the cut file and the photo.
I really loved tucking all those pretty flowers behind the cut file and around the photo, these papers are just to beautiful! And I love the feel of comfiness and fall without being too fally.

I hope you enjoyed this layout and I hope you get the chance to play with these kits. There are a lot of other papers in these kits, along with tons of fun embellishments that are more in the fall colors, but I decided to go a little different route with it. Make sure to go check out the shop and see all the new pretties that have come and make sure to check out the pre-order section too!

Hi friends! Dana here today sharing my December Daily album and foundation pages that I put together using the covers from a Little Golden Book and the gorgeous This is Magic Seasonal Kit featuring stunning products from Les Papiers de Pandore.
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I used a journaling spot from one of the cut apart patterned papers from the kit to record the year. I embellished it with one of the sticker labels.
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I used the We R Memory Keepers Mini Cinch Bundle Book Binding Kit to secure the covers and pages of this album together. This was my first time using the Cinch and I didn't have any problems. (Heidi Swapp created an instructions video for Scrapbook.com that was extremely helpful if you are also new to book binding.) I embellished the binding wires with colorful bulb embellishments from my stash and the silver wreaths from the kit.
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I lined the front and back covers of the album with patterned paper from the kit. I also created a metallic silver lined pocket from a chipboard file folder and the silver cardstock from the kit. There are plenty of designs to use for embellishments on the two cut apart patterned papers from the collection. The sticker labels are perfect for adding a pop of color to the page.
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I used a combination of white cardstock, patterned paper, acetate, and vellum to create the pages for this album. In total, I used 12 8.5x11 pieces of white cardstock, 5 12x12 pieces of patterned paper, and 5 pieces from the Mintopia Patterned Vellum and Acetate Pad. I used several colors of ink to layer stamped designs on the white cardstock pages to keep track of the days, which I will circle as I fill the album pages.

I'll be back at the end of December to share this finished album, so stop by again then!

Clique International Supplies:
We R Memory Keepers Mini Cinch Bundle Book Binding Kit
6x8 Mintopia Vellum + Acetate Pad
Les Papiers de Pandore This Is Magic Seasonal Kit

Other Supplies: Little Golden Book; White Cardstock; Chipboard File Folder: Heidi Swapp; Dye Ink: Clearsnap; Light Bulb Charms; Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
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Good morning friends! I just started creating Christmas projects and it's been a lot of fun...especially since I don't normally enjoy scrapbooking the holidays! I had the perfect photos to go with Vicki Boutin's Warm Wishes Christmas Collection and I couldn't wait to use them! I'm so excited to share it with you...

Before I started this layout, I had to really think about the design. All I knew is that I wanted it to feel like  a Christmas layout... and really capture the holiday. And, I really wanted to use a variety of Christmas ornaments. 

I cut some of the ornament die cuts in half so that I could spread them out and tuck them in, here and there... The smaller ornaments were cut from patterned paper.

Once I was satisfied with the top half of the layout, I started filling in the white space at the bottom. This took some time because I wanted it to look perfect.

I added the tag and some more die cuts along with a few ornaments I cut from patterned paper. Then, I added the ribbon and chipboard star. Can I just say, this layout makes me super excited for Christmas! My nephew is really going to enjoy Christmas this year!! 

If you love this collection as much as I do, grab it today. Click here to see what is left of the Warm Wishes Kit. Thank you for visiting today!

Hey y'all!  Michelle here!  You remember that fun shadow box repurpose project I shared with y'all last month with the promise that I would switch it up for y'all?   Well as promised, I switched out the papers and embellishments for a more general fall theme and its perfect!  I think I like this one even better!  

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I'm really loving playing around with the concept of changing out this little shadow box!  I highly recommend you find a fun frame or shadow box to do something like this!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you were inspired to make something beautiful today!

My inspiration came from the amazing patterned paper by Paige Evans in this kit with all the half circles: I fussy cut them and used as petals to recreate a flower.
In that paper there are really few repeated designs, so I was able to use all different designs for the flower; take a closer look and you will see the petals are all differents!

In the centre I placed a picture that I cut as circle and stitched all around to add texture.

For the title I used the amazing alpha stickers included in this kit: I love the fact that in this set you can find ornated and simple design letters, so you can alternate them to create a great effect.

For the background I used two different patterned papers; I tilted a little bit the one on top to create a particular design, then I added a border sticker and stitched all around.

Here it is the finished layout:

hello Clique friends!  As a paper crafter I am absolutely obliged to give handmade Christmas cards because if I don't there are plenty of comments lol! I have used Frank Garcia Holiday kit, which is stunning and perfect for Christmas cards.

I used a centre step card cut file from the Silhouette design store. This type of card base gives you more space to create. I chose my colour scheme but before attaching papers to my card I used a snowflake stencil (Vicki Boutin) using texture paste. I used the Prima Snowflake texture paste. If you don't have a snowflake stencil there is a fab snowflake cut file in store which you could cut and use as a stencil cliquekits.com/falling-snowflakes-holiday-2016-digital-die-cut/

The ephemera and chipboard that comes with this kit make it quick and easy to put these cards together. Use the centre to add your main embellishment cluster. To create dimension I used foam tape on some of the elements, layering over and under (this stops a 'flat' looking cluster). I added a bauble to the side, chipboard heart and finished off with a chipboard ell and bow at the top of my tree.

These cards measure 5x7 inches but the great thing about cut files you can make them any size you wish.  Again on this card I used foam tape on some elements to create height and dimension.

How pretty did these turn out! This kit would enable you to make so many pretty things not just cards. Thank you for stopping by today and remember Christmas creating should still be fun and not a chore. To see this kit and all the other Christmas kits in the Clique shop see here cliquekits.com/seasonal-series-frank-garcia-holiday-prima-marketing/

Hi dear Clique friends,
December is just around the corner but I'm not ready to leave fall yet!!! I love fall projects and since my favorite projects are mini albums, I wanted to bring you one with the sublime The Best Day sampler kit.

This mini album measures 5x5 inches. For the cover, I made a rainbow shaker box with the Last Call For Rainbows kit and a wax seal with the Learn and explore Wax Seal Starter Kit.

This Mintopia Rainbow die is so cute and I love the texture that the wax seal provides.

And now, let's find out what's inside this mini-abum 😉
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When you open the mini-album, it unfolds into a star and holds open when you tie the ribbon.
I glued 6 pieces of white cardstock folded in half, measuring 4.75 x 9 inches, back to back and then glued them to the front and back covers.
The printed papers measure 4.75 x 7 inches. They are folded in 2 and in the middle of each I cut out a circle or star with a die.
They are then glued by their right and left edges only, to allow for the star opening.
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I used the embellishments from The Best Day kit and there are many 😊.

I fussy cut some tags from the papers. Some of the Pink Fresh Studio papers have lots of tags and labels to cut out that are perfect embellishments for our projects. 

I hope you enjoyed this project. 
All the kits used are available in the store here :
​-Last Call For Rainbows 
-Wax Seal Starter Kit
-The Best Day

Have a happy crafty day.

Hugs & kisses from France.

Nena
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Hi lovely Clique friends!
It's fall and I looooove fall!! Although here in the Netherlands it seems all rainy and not much beautiful fall colors, I love the season and love to go outside and spot all that fall beauty.

I've made a fall decor piece from a piece of wood. I've used the Leaves turning add on kit which is stunning!!

I fuzzy cut all the leaves (I love to fuzzy cut, snuggled in front of the tv...) from one of the Bungalow lane papers and distressed the edges. I blended the edges with some Distress oxide. I honestly would be lost without my oxides hahaha.
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I clustered all the leaves around the wood piece. Simply place first, wiggle around and glue down when you like how it looks... I bended the leaves a bit here and there to give it more dimension.
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In the kit are some beautiful copper foiled die cuts I placed in the middle and finished the tag off with some matching ribbons.
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I must admit, it was the first time I've made a home deco piece and I loved it!! I'm sure I'm hooked and will be making more!  Do you make home deco! Please share your tips and tricks with us! 

xoxo
Petra

Hey, friends! Edward was invited to a sleepover birthday party so... I had to whip up a card, which meant, I finally got to use my Dudes Too Stamp Set by Simon Hurley.  This stamp set is perfect for boys!

I kept this card simple... To begin, I cut a piece of white cardstock to measure 6x8 then scored the paper in half to create the base for the card. Next, I cut two smaller rectangles to stamp on.

I used alcohol markers to color in the images being careful to not blend in the black ink. Before coloring, you may want to use a heat gun to ensure that the black ink is completely try before coloring...that way, the ink does not smear.

I adhered the sentiment inside the card and added the balloons for fun.

This stamp set is available in the shop. Click here to see the full set! It's super, cute. Thank you so much for visiting today.