Hi everyone,

   Time for a new kit. This one is called  SO NATURAL and is themed very much around garden and nature. The beautiful colour scheme of Lilac, Teal and Green helps the natural garden theme. The layout can accommodate 6 photos, 2 of which are hidden in a double slider.



Included in the techniques are working with liquid ink to create the runs on the layout.

Again you will use watercolours or, if you have, Tim Holtz Distress inks, to add colour to the stamped butterfly and leaf images.  I used the distress inks in 3 colours, namely Evergreen Bough, Seedless Preserve and Peeled Paint. I will include another step by step blog entry to show how I painted the images.

The most challenging technique is the double sided slider where there are 2 photos hidden, or if you prefer you can add hidden journaling.

I will include an extra blog entry with a step by step guide on how to do the Double sided slider.

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

Hi Everyone,

At last I have a new kit out. This one is called Salt in the Air..... and is themed around the beach and summer. This kit would work great as a "boy" layout but would also easily accommodate general beach or summer pics.

This layout can acommodate 6 smallish photos which are displayed in a polaroid picture style. This gives a relaxed holiday feel to the layout. Journaling can be added to each pic enhancing that holiday feel.

Doodling is the primay technique used on this layout. Be creative and try different patterns. Doodling is great fun and adds lots of interest to a layout. Make use of both black and white pens.

I have made use of Aquarelle (Watercolour) pencile to add colour to the Lighthouse and the other photo elements. Aquarelles are really nice to work with and give bright vibrant colour. If you don't have Aquarelles, then you could make use of regular coloured pencils.

A variety of strips bring the colour and design together to complete the layout.

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

Hi Everyone,

Another month is upon us and I have a new kit available. This is another very feminine layout using pinks and green as the colour scheme. The layout is called SMILE and can accommodate 3 photos.

Included in the kit is a printed stencil for you to cut yourself and a recipe for texture paste so you can create the fun texture effects on the layout

Along with some usual distressing techniques I have included a Faux Metal technique which you will use to finish the chipboard elements included in the kit.

The addition of gauze, doily and butterflies adds to the soft femine theme.

A transparency title completes the layout.

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

Good morning everyone,

And a Happy Easter to you all. My new kit is available from today. Even thought it is not Easter themed, I'm sure you find some photo opportunities this weekend that will suit this layout perfectly. The Layout is called SIMPLE ELEGANCE and is very feminine in design. The layout can accommodate 5 photos of varying sizes

I have incorporated a distressed circle to highlight the focal photo. The distressing is done using water and an accentuated gathering is created in the top left corner to display a charm.

The dress form adds to the "elegance" of the layout along with the introduction of a bit of bling.

Trendy coloured paper straws cut into varying lengths add an interesting colour and texture element to the second page.

 The script title is added using a white pen and further pen work is added in the form of stitching around some areas in white and black.

Should you be interested in ordering a kit, please let me know .... melodyk@mweb.co.za



Hi Everyone,

    Back again with a new kit. This one is a little out of the ordinary for me as I dont often use green but this new Fabscraps paper was just too beautiful not to use. So I created a layout called AMAZING using some new photos of Courtney. I like the way her 'hippie' style matches with the retro style paper. The layout can accommodate 4 photos.

I have included a few different techniques. One of them is creating paper circles, folding them and arranging them in a grid like pattern to form a striking element on the page.

I have also used a masking technique to continue the diamond pattern from the paper.

The last technique is used is cutting around the printed elements to create dimension.

You will also create a few of your own butterflies using transparency and permanent markers.

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

Hi there,
    This month I have done something a little different. In order to keep things interesting I decided to do a mini album instead of a double page layout. This album is Christmas themed and although Christmas has passed I am sure you all have some photos that still haven't been scrapped. The album is made completely from scratch and makes use of a versatile binding system that is quite popular at the moment. This allows you to make this album again with many other themes.

I  decided to make the album without putting any of my own photos in so that you can get a good look at each of the pages without the photos covering them. The pages will easily accommodate a standard jumbo photo and the pull out pages can accommodate slightly smaller photos or a combination of small pics.

Pages are made with envelopes which creates a pocket, making space for a pull out page. Each pull out is created with a different pull tab.

I have also included some smaller pockets and tags to make the album interesting.

Embossed toilet roll empties work well as pockets for tags. These tags can be used for photos or journaling.

A really fun album to create and super place to save all your Christmas memories.

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

Hi Everyone,

   Its a New Year and time for a new kit. Although I was keen to do something Christmasy. I had this layout done and ready but didnt manage to get it out before the holiday season....but watch this space, Christmas will be up next!

The new kit is called PLAY and is themed around a fun outing or event. I used photos from our trip to a theme park in Holland. The paper is by My Minds Eye and fit in great with the theme, featuring carousels and tickets.

The layout mostly involved "fussy cutting" all the detailed elements and putting them together to create the overall layout.

A little dry brushing with acrylic paint adds a shabby look to the page.

The use of an enlarged photo, filling most of the left hand page creates a dramatic feel. A great way to feature a special photo.

 

The title is already precut in the kit, requiring only a little inking to complete it.

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