Hi there,
   Well winter has arrived! Luckily that gives us an excuse to do more scrappin'. Hopefully my new kit will brighten and warm your cool winter days.

The kit is called U & Me and is a bright fun layout making use of a variety of photo sizes. The papers and title allow you to use fun lighthearted photos.

             

The layout features a pull tab that reveals a hidden photo.

Photo hidden.



Photo revealed.

I added some pen work to repeat the doodling that already appears on the printed pages. This is optional, although lots of fun to do! Just let you inner doodler come out :)
                                    
                                    

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

Hi Everyone,
   So I am back on track again. After a wonderful trip to the UAE to visit my family I found it rather hectic to get back into the swing of things. The school term has been particularly busy and it's hard to believe we are only 4 weeks away from school holidays again.

My new kit is called EXPLORE and it was created using the beautiful new Fabscraps paper. I had a layout for boys in mind when I created it but ended up using photos of Courtney anyway, thus making it versatile enough either boy or girl pics.

I am particularly enjoying masking at the moment so decided to experiment with some other masking techniques. Using  mesh I masked certain areas and lightly painted over creating an effective distressed look.



I repeated the mesh masking using ink directly onto the main layout.

Applied the same technique to the title too.

Finally I added the mesh itself to create an interesting grouping on the layout

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

 

Hi everyone,

  Can you believe it is already the middle of March. I feel like the year is speeding along faster than I can keep up.

My next kit is available now and this one is for the girls! It is a very feminine layout with lots of pink and brown and touch of green.

I have used a combination of Sepia and colour photos making my enlarged photo the sepia print to keep the emphasis on that photo. You can print them all sepia or all colour, depending on your preference.

There are 2 techniques included in the layout. The first being stitching, which always adds a feminine touch.

The second technique is masking, allowing you to transfer a design resulting in a soft subtle effect.

A view of the detail on the first page.

A view of detail on the second page.

Please let me know via e-mail (melodyk@mweb.co.za) or sms should you wish to order a kit.

Hi everyone,
    Since this is the month of Love I have create a layout to celebrate that. This kit is called YOU HAVE MY HEART and is themed around Valentimnes day. If you don't have photos of the love of your life then the layout would suit pics of your children, grandchildren or any other treasured person in your life.

The colouring of the kit is Black, Pink and Red with a splash of grey here and there. Although red and pink are an unusual combination, they work together well in this particular paper set. A giant heart creates a frame around some of the photos.                                                                                                                          

                      

To embellish the layout you will make flowers using heart shapes. This is such a cute technique to add to any layout where you want to use flowers....you are sure to try it again.                                        

Included in the kit are some beautiful diamante letter sliders, just to add a little bling to the page.                    

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

I wish you all a love filled Valentines Day

Hi there,

    So 2012 is in full swing and I hope you all had a wonderful holiday with lots of rest and relaxation. The first kit for the year focuses around that exactly with the layout being called LAZY DAYS of SUMMER. I managed to capture some lovely photos of Courtney reading while relaxing in the summer air.

 The paper has a beautiful gentle summer feel to it with the soft turquoise and pale orange being the dominant colours.

I've used a paper doilie to create an interesting accent, duplicating the printed patterns on the paper.

I have used an exciting inteactive technique which allows you to scroll through your photos by pulling on a tab.  I have also included instuctions on how to adapt your album sleeve so the pull tab can be used when the page is in your album



I'm sure you find this technique a fun challenge and make use of it in other layouts and greeting cards too.

If you are interested in ordering a kit please contact me by e-mail (melodyk@mweb.co.za) or phone (if you have my number)


Hi Everyone,

Can you believe we are nearing the end of the year again. This year definitely has whizzed by and I can say for certain that I haven't had enough time for scrapping.


This months kit is called LIVE*LAUGH*LOVE and is an easy, uncomplicated layout allowing for 6 photos themed around special times and people.


Colouring is bright and fresh and the printed swirly bird continues the fun theme.

Check out this cute lacing detail, adding interest to the layout.


The title is preprinted, all you have to do is cut and mount.


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

Hi Everyone,
I've got something a little different this month. My newest kit is a chipboard album that you create from scratch. The theme is HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS and included in the kit is a fantastic die-cut sheet that emphasizes the theme. The colours are bright and fun.


I have made use of photos of my newly built house but the theme would allow you to easily add in photos with people, especially since it is the people that make a house a home!

You will create each page yourself from the predraw chipboard sheet I have included.
If you have never used FIMO oven baking clay before, you are in for some fun. I have included a piece of Fimo in each kits from which you will create some clay tiles and accent hearts. It is a super product to work with and the results look fantastic.

Sanding is used throughout the album to create a distressed look and to contrast the very bright colours of the papers.

Although I have included detailed instructions, this is the sort of kit that you can be creative with. Feel free to change and rearrange things as you prefer leaving you with a great coffee table piece or a special gift for someone.

Should you be interested in ordering a kit, please let me know via e-mail (melodyk@mweb.co.za) or by sms.