Hi Everyone,

   So we are just into November and feeling Christmas rapidly creeping closer. The year has flown by for me, and many of you too I'm sure. So with that rushed feeling in mind I created a layout that focuses on a moment when you are reminded that LIFE IS GOOD. That is the title of my new kit.

The kit is themed around a fun moment or event. The layout is created in black and citrusy green, yellow and coral.

The Fancy Pants paper line works perfectly to capture the "snapshot" feel of the layout.

You will work with bleach to create the faded and splattered areas on the background pages. Penwork also adds some important elements to the layout.

The bold title completes the layout by bringing the colour schemem together.

Please let me know if you are interested in ordering a kit (melodyk@mweb.co.za)

Hi Everyone,

   I have a new kit available, albeit rather late. The layout is called PRECIOUS and I used the stunning Shabbylicious range from Fabscraps. The layout can accommodate 7 photos of varying sizes.

The colouring of the layout is soft blue, grey and white and I have incorporated some "shabby" elements to carry the themem of the layout through.

 I have included a masking technique to repeat the diamond pattern in the die cut trellis.

The gauze emphasizes the "shabby" feel and adds texture to the layout. The stitching also adds to the texture.

Please let me know if you are interested in ordering a kit. (melodyk@mweb.co.za)

Hi Everyone,

   With winter starting to make way for spring I decided to do a light fresh girlie layout. I have made use of the most stunning Bo-Bunny paper and focused on the theme of Friendship.

The layout can accommodate 6 photos of varying sizes and incorporates some floral clusters. Some fussy cutting from the beautiful papers gives a delicate look to the layout.

I have also included a technique of creating gathered layered pleats to give the appearance of fabric. This works well with the feminine theme of the layout



Please let me know should you be interested in ordering a kit. (melodyk@mweb.co.za)

Hi Everyone,
   I am back after an amazing overseas holiday. Its been slow getting back into a routine and now that schools have been back for a week I am starting to feel in control again.

I finally have a new kit ready and it is one for the men..... This layout is called "IT'S THE MAN IN MY LIFE..." and as the title says, it themed around a special man in your life.

This is a very maculine layout making use of lovely earthy tones and interesting patterns. This is a simple layout ensuring that your photos take centre stage.

The tie shape carries the masculine theme through and the paper distressing and pen stitching adds interest.

A bold title completes the page. A strip for journaling at the bottom is optional.

Please let me know if you are interested in ordering. (melodyk@mweb.co.za)

Hi everyone,
    Winter is fast approaching and the year is flying by. It is hard to believe that we are nearing the middle of the year. Definitely means trying to make time for more scrapping.

I have a new kit to get the creative juices flowing. This layout is called ONE MEMORY AT A TIME and is created using a stunning local range from Scrap Collections. The colouring is a very fresh pale blue combined with white and brown. Blue and brown are always a winning combination. The layout can accommodate 5 smallish photos that immitate old fashioned Polaroid pics.

   
I have incorporated a masking technique in the layout using mesh tape to add interest to the white background.

You will also use white acrylic paint to create thick edging on areas of the layout.

Both large and small film strip add to the "Snapshots" theme of the layout.

You will aslo create a fun little camera, adding further interest to the page.

Please let me know if you would like to order a kit. (melodyk@mweb.co.za)

Hi again,
   As the wind blows in some cooler weather today, my new layout for April is ready. The new kit is called FOLLOW YOUR DREAM and it is my first introduction to a stunning new range of paper by a company called Farm House Paper Company.

The layout can easily accommodate 5 photos but, should you have more, could be adapted to fit them. The theme is focused around dreams and goals but with the Hot Air Balloon paper you would be able to use a variety of themed photos from outdoors and activities to portrait photos.

Included in your kit is some Tim Holtz Distress Stain, which is such fun to work with. I have used it to create a splatter effect on the page.

One of the techniques focused on in this layout is creating you own 3D banner. This is such a versatile element to use on a layout and I have no doubt that you will use it again.

Finally You will create some flowers using teabags. A similar technique was taught by Alma van Biljon at the AWS Scrap Marathon last year. Again, a fantastic technique that you are sure to use over and over again.

Please let me know if you are interested in ordering a kit. (melodyk@mweb.co.za)

Hi Everyone,
   Wow, it's been an age since my last kit, so sorry. Had a very special visitor for a couple of weeks and didn't do any work.

So the March kit is ready and it is called YOU ARE MY LITTLE SUNSHINE. It is a rather feminine layout using blues and greens with a touch of yellow. Amazing I know, yellow 2 months in a row! The kit can accommodate 5 photos.

Something I don't often do is work with sticker sheets, so this is what makes up most of the embellishment on the layout this month. I have also added in a lovely yellow doily from which I have made a flower as well.

The main technique that I have used may be familiar to some of you who have been doing my kits for a long time. The technique involves rolling paper into little tubes and adding them to the layout as embellishment. A fun and interesting addition to a page.

The typewriter letters make for an interesting title effect.

Please let me know if you are interested in ordering a kit. (melodyk@mwen.co.za)