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1/15/2021

Hello friends! It's Smitha here today, and I'm in the mood of doing some mixed media art. I decided to alter the cover of this mini album and I'll show you how!

I'm using the Vicki Boutin Molding paste. This is a smooth paste that is great to add subtle white on white texture and use along with stencils.

To create an even layer or pattern and texture, place your stencil onto the album cover. Center the stencil. If you need to, you can also tape down the stencil. Then, using a palette knife or an old credit card smear the paste all over the stencil and spread evenly.

Make sure to clean off your stencil immediately after. I added the pattern to the top 4/5th of the album cover and love how it looks already. I then added some paper, and embellishments from the Daydreamer kit and love how the title is bold yet simple.

I love adding paper die cuts and mixing it with the molding paste to create such subtle texture and pattern.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial friends! Thanks for stopping by today :)

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See you in Paris| by Josefine van der Hoeven

1/14/2021

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Hello Paperlovers,

Welcome to Cliquekits blog today!
It's Josefine here sharing a new layout with you. The theme is "Let's Go"
I use the beautiful base kit " A simpler Life" this kit is a perfect match for my photo's from Paris.
I love Paris this beautiful city feels like home! I love the architecture, the people, food and the special restaurants with all there coziness...

I start with the background of my layout. I stamped two stains with the distress oxide (peeled paint) with my clear stamp on the white cardstock. I also make some spletters with the distress oxide using my brush. I let it dry and start building the flowers. For the pink flowers, I use a 1 inch punch and punched 11 circles out from the soft pink cardstock.

I fold these circles in half and slide them together into a circle. 1 circle I use as a center and put the flower that I create in the middle to keep all the petals to each other. I gently unfold the petals to create more of a 3D effect. With the Cricut maker I cut an Eifel Tower and place it along with the paper flower die-cuts on my layout. I punch four circles out of the vellum with my 1 inch punch and glue the sides together and place them between the die-cuts. I also choose for three different Alpha's for my title.

When I'm done decorating the layout I'll make some more splatters with white gesso and black acrylic ink. I hope you got some great ideas and have fun folding the flowers!
Have a lovely day and love to see you next time on Cliquekits blog!
XoXo,
Josefine

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Fun in the Sun | Inspired by | Valeska

1/13/2021

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Hello Clique friends!
It's me Valeska here today on the blog.
How did you start the new year? Are you excited about new plans?
Hope you are well and safe wherever you are.
Today I'm going to share with you a 12x12 layout I made using the topic 'Inspired by'.
This time of the year is summer in Brazil and even though I haven't lived there for many years, I miss the summer mood in January. So I was inspired by that feeling and I decided to put some of that "summer on paper".
I used the sunny Sampler kit Strawberry Shake by Studio Tekturek and I loved how it was.

First of all, I used some acrylic white paint on the blue paper and stitched it in the yellow and white stripped paper. I love stitching papers, definitely one of my favorite techniques.

I also used a digital cut file Fun in the sun from Clique kits .
Did you know there are a lot of beautiful cut files on the store? Check it out!
In this one, I just used the letters inside the cut file and stitched them on the blue paper.
The pink letters in the middle are alphabet stickers from this amazing kit.

I added some paper layers behind my photos, tag, chipboards and phrases stickers from the kit and drops of clear Nuvo to give more texture in the project.

Hope you enjoy it!
Thank you so much for stopping by.
Have a crafty and beautiful day!

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"So Happy"

1/12/2021

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Hey everyone! Suzanne here to share with you a Christmas themed layout with a bit of a mash-up of the "Hey Santa" and Mintopia "Mistletoe" kits. I just loved the package insert of the letters from Mintopia so, I decided to use it on my layout!

I had already cut into it, but this is the package insert that I used on the layout. I thought the pink stars just could not be ignored!

I used a manila tag as a template and simply cut the shape out of the package insert. I then backed the tags with papers from the Mistletoe kit and cut down to size. Once I'd attached the backing, I started to embellish the tags by ripping and stitching.

Once the the base of the tags were satisfactory, I started to embellish further with ephemera from both kits but mostly from the sticker sheet in the Hey Santa kit. Here are some close-ups of the finished project!

I love how these kits were really complimentary to one another! The ephemera pack from the Mistletoe collection did not disappoint!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope I've inspired you to upcycle all of the pretty things that make you happy!

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Handmade with Love | Coptic binded mini album

1/11/2021

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Hi crafty friends! Rita here with a new project. This time I made a coptic bound mini album as a gift for someone special to use as a photo album. One of my resolutions for this year is to stop hoarding and use all my stuff. And one great project for using a lot of papers and embellishments is making a book or mini album. For this project I used all the papers I had left from the Paige Evans "Go the Scenic Route" collection. You can find them in the shop here. I also added different sized vellum paper here and there to mix it up and add some fun accents. Also I've learned that it's really important to use good tread, in this case: wax thread. It makes binding a book so easy.

I've watched different tutorials on making a coptic binded book, and I wanted to share with you a tutorial that explained it really well and is by far my most favorite. I made my album watching this video and it was so easy to follow. It's by Sea Lemon and you can find it on youtube.

For my cover I used (recycled) cardboard from a package and painted it blue with acrylic paint. I love that the color matches the colors of the embellishments. As you can see I already chose the theme for the photo album. I had a special trip in 2014 in mind that definitely needs to get documented. The book size is about 6x4 inch.

Here you can see how I incorporated the vellum. I had some photos from that trip and added them to the album. Almost all pages are still "untouched" though, so the gifted just has to put the photos in.

Down below you can see how I added some little details like a punched out circle.

I'm happy how this little book turned out and I can't wait to give it away. I hope you feel inspired to get crafty and use up your stash, so you can make room for new awesome collections. Don't forget to check out the Clique International shop to see all the new Releases and kits. Thanks for stopping by today and happy crafting!

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Hygge Scrapbooking with Studio Forty | Dana Tatar

1/7/2021

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Happy New Year friends! Dana here today sharing a layout that invokes a feeling of hygge for me. What does that mean? Hygge is a quality of coziness and comfortable friendliness that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being. The temperatures are dropping in the mid-west United States and I'm looking to feel as cozy as I can. I picked up the Studio Forty Gaia and Nordica Kits from the Clique Shop and fell in love with the life-like patterns of soft textures. The neutral palettes of these collections were perfect for documenting a carton of fresh eggs that was delivered by a friend who keeps chickens.

I absolutely LOVE fresh eggs. To help convey the gratitude that I felt for this gift I created an oversized title using a stencil from my stash. I cut the letters out by hand and outlined them with a thin black marker to help define the edges.

I couldn't resist adding a pop of color, so I placed floral die-cuts from a past kit around the letters.

The 3x4 Nordica documenter cards are the perfect for framing a wallet size photo. I cut speech bubbles from another card to create a fun journaling spot.

I added a small subtitle under the photo with a sentiment that I cut from a Kaisercraft patterned paper from a past kit. I used 3D Foam Strips to lift the text off the page.

Clique International Supplies:
Studio Forty Nordica Modern Documenter Kit
Studio Forty Gaia International Series Kit
Embellishments and Patterned Paper from Past Kits

Other Supplies: Love Stencil: Stencil1; Black Marker: Sharpie; Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope your New Year is off to a cozy start!

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Take Me Away | Sketch Challenge | Nicole Kerr

1/6/2021

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Hello scrappy friends!

Nicole here and today I'm sharing a new spread in my Heidi Swapp Storyline Chapters insert. For this project, I'm also using our January sketch that is currently live in our Facebook group. This is a month long challenge where you have a chance to win $25 shop credit to Clique International! Be sure to stop by and join in the fun! Now, on to my project!

For my double page spread, I used the gorgeous Paige Evans Take Me Away line. When I was figuring out the layout I wanted to use for this, I knew that I first, wanted the spread to be just about me. It's been a crazy year and I wanted to focus on just me and tell my story thru selfies. I also knew that I wanted to focus on my absolute favorite selfie, which I used as my large photo on the left page. I used a stamp from my stash and glitter heart enamel dots from Paige's collection.

For the right side of my spread, I focused on eight other selfies that I took of myself throughout the year. Some of them were happy moments, some funny, and others, well, not so pleasant. I documented them all because they tell my story of 2020. They tell the story not only of the struggles, but also the triumphs and accomplishments too.
Using different papers and embellishments from Paige's collection along with the super cute Jolee's felt birds, I created two photo strips and embellished around them. I thought that "Take Me Away" was a very appropriate title for 2020 as well. I added in a few other bits of stamping, florals from the same Jolee's sticker set, paper clip and more of the glittery enamel dots to finish the spread. Here are a few other close ups of the completed project:

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to join our Facebook group and participate in our monthly challenges! They are free and you don't have to use specific products to join in the fun!
Until next time, have a crafty day!

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Live Life to the Fullest/Nicole Martel

1/5/2021

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Good morning! Happy New Year! I'm hoping to get out of town this spring to visit my sister in Colorado! I miss her so much. I was supposed to be in her wedding in September, but it was cancelled due to Covid. :( But, the good news is...there's not much holding me back this spring since I already purchased the tickets for 3, round trip... In the meantime, I decided to scrapbook this beautiful photo of her. She is a beautiful woman who isn't afraid to travel...and take risks. I love this girl so much.

To create this layout, I used papers and embellishments from Fancy Pant's Just Plane Fun Kit. We have some available in the shop! Click here to grab yours today!

I decided at the last minute to use stamps to use as my journaling, rather than using my handwriting. Love this stamp set from Studio Forty!

I used another stamp set to create the black border at the edge of the photo. Love this stamps set. Check it out here!

Thank you so much for visiting today! What are your plans this year? We'd love to hear from you. Drop a comment below!

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Pieces of our Story | Karlla Dauer

1/4/2021

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ood Morning Everyone,
it's Karlla Dauer here today with a new post for Clique Kits.

I'm very excited about the arrival of a New Year.
I hope with all my heart, it will be lighter and full of hope for us!

Another year has passed, and my baby is a toddler.
I love being able to record his development month by month,
and being able to count a little bit from each stage.

A good way to do this type of memory and use Flipbook or Snap.

I'm in love with both, and I like the plastic partitions.
I like being able to decorate the cards and mix with the photos.

For this project, I used the beautiful collection
Field Notes - Rosie's Studio.

All material you find in the store
Clique Kits.

I hope you liked it,
have a good day !

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Merry Christmas | Sarah Wyles

1/1/2021

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Good morning everyone and Happy New years!! I
Today I want to share another Christmas layout with you. Its simple, but captured a small minute of happiness that me and my oldest had. We went and got our first Star Bucks peppermint mocha of the season!

I went with the stripped background and added some gold paint from my stash to go behind my photo and embellishments. I just did a little dry brushing of my gold paint, so its not to bold.

I went through the Hey Santa paper pack and pulled a few papers to layer behind my picture and cut up the Into the Holiday's 2016 printable apart and started tucking bits and pieces here and there behind my photo.

I made sure to keep the Star Bucks band they put on our coffee too, so that I could use it in my layout. So I tucked my photo, its layers and embellishments into that and stuck it down to my page.

Once I had that done, I knew right where I would put my title, so I added that below my photo. Then went through and cut some stars with the great dies I got from Clique Kits and placed them here and there on the page. I added a few rhinestone drops here and there and a few of the words from the printable collection and that finished my layout for me.

I hope you enjoyed this layout and I hope you come back for more kits and more fun this year!! Make sure to check out the Clique kits international Facebook page and instagram too!!

Clique Kit products used:
Printable | Into the Holiday's 2016
Hey Santa Paper pack

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Good morning everyone and Happy New years!! IToday I want to share another Christmas layout with you. Its simple, but captured a small minute of happiness that me and my oldest had. We went and got our first Star Bucks peppermint mocha of the season!

I went with the stripped background and added some gold paint from my stash to go behind my photo and embellishments. I just did a little dry brushing of my gold paint, so its not to bold.

I went through the Hey Santa paper pack and pulled a few papers to layer behind my picture and cut up the Into the Holiday's 2016 printable apart and started tucking bits and pieces here and there behind my photo.

I made sure to keep the Star Bucks band they put on our coffee too, so that I could use it in my layout. So I tucked my photo, its layers and embellishments into that and stuck it down to my page.

I hope you enjoyed this layout and I hope you come back for more kits and more fun this year!! Make sure to check out the Clique kits international Facebook page and instagram too!!Clique Kit products used:Printable | Into the Holiday's 2016Hey Santa Paper pack​

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Good morning everyone and Happy New years!! I
Today I want to share another Christmas layout with you. Its simple, but captured a small minute of happiness that me and my oldest had. We went and got our first Star Bucks peppermint mocha of the season!

I hope you enjoyed this layout and I hope you come back for more kits and more fun this year!! Make sure to check out the Clique kits international Facebook page and instagram too!!

Clique Kit products used:
Printable | Into the Holiday's 2016
Hey Santa Paper pack