Collettes Cards

Hi everyone! Here are my finalist entries for the Kaisercraft Design Team.  I was sent two stunning collections to work with, collections that won't be available until later in the year. I have to say, both were simply gorgeous and had so many creative possibilities. I was asked to do a layout and a card for each collection.... so this is what I have done! Silver Bells Collection I am such a 'blue and silver' Christmas girl and fell in love this collection. It is primarily soft blues and pink with all the nostalgia and romance of Christmas. I love that the collection features snippets of traditional Christmas with many gorgeous Santa scenes.  For my layout I went 'overboard' with glitter...after all, it is Christmassy! I glittered the background page and used texture paste, mists and more glitter with stencils to create a trail of stars. Then there were glitter frames to accentuate the photo and title and lots of die cut leaves. O...

Hi papercrafters.  On todays post I am sharing the projects I have done for Kaisercraft using the 'Say Aloha' collection. It is su fun, bright and sunny. I have a video for you to look at too....scroll down to find it. I hope it gives you some inspiration! ‘Love’ Layout   Kaisercraft Products Used: Patterned Paper – P1817 Palm; P1819 Mimosa; P1815 Rainforest; P1820 Papaya; P1816 Pina Colada. Collectables CT826. T326 Glue Runner. T303 Foam Tape. ‘Card Quickies’  Did you notice the two lovely papers designed for making quick and easy cards in the ‘Say Aloha’ Collection? I have taken one of these papers and combined it with some collectables to make four very easy ‘quickies’…so much fun! Kaisercraft Products Used: Patterned Paper P1822 Weave. Collectables CT826. T326 Card and envelope packs – CD511 White;  CD501 White. Glue Runner. T303 Foam Tape. Other Products Used: Kindy Glitz. Rolled Flower Decor...

The news is out and I can finally tell everyone........ I have been voted Australian Card Maker of the year by Practical Publishing and Australian Simply Cards...WOW!! They had the largest number of entries ever and there are so many amazing cards!  I had to submit three and I chose a range of different techniques.  The photos and details can be found in Australian Simply Cards on sale this Thursday and of course many of you have copies already as you are subscribers! My prizes are so generous, $2,500 of products and a place on the magazines Design Team.  What an incredible accolade!!

"Oh So Lovely" is the sweetest collection and just perfect for all feminine papercrafting projects. I love it all and had the best time playing with it. “Ruby”     Kaisercraft products used: Patterned Papers: P1791 Woman. Collectables CT823. Pearls SB787 Hot Pink. Chipboard Alpha 2 CB108. Mists Pink KM110. Glue Runner T325. Foam Tape T303. “Hugs & Kisses”   Kaisercraft products used: Patterned Papers: PS399 Mademoiselle; P1796 Miss; P1790 Femme; P1788 Ladylike; P1794 Damsel. Collectables CT823. Glue Runner T325. Foam Tape T303. Other Products Used: Kindy Glitz – clear. “A Mothers Love” With Mothers Day just around the corner, I thought I would create a sweet card and this collection is just perfect.       For my card base I used Decorative Die Doilies (DD504). I laid this die so that it was just above the fold line of my square kaisercraft card (see pic below) and rolled ...

“Single Moment” Layout by Collette A simple layout to showcase a beautiful photo of my mother.   Kaisercraft Products Used:  Antique Bazaar – Patterned Paper: P1804 Character; P1801 Limited. CT824 Collectables. Sticker Sheet SS279. Clear Stamps: CS213 Chase Rainbows; CS855 Texture – Scallop Lace. Ink Pad IP724 Bark. Paper Booms Mini: F669 Fire Red. Sparklets: RS411 Cameo. Wooden Flourishes: FL510 Intricate Corners; FL476 Palm Leaves. T325 Glue Runner; T303 Foam Tape. Other Products Used: Glossy Accents “Dutch Fold Card” by Collette   Instructions Cut card base 8″ x 7 1/8″. Score on 8″ side at 2″ and 6″. Rotate and score on 7 1/8″ side at 2 3/8″ and 4 6/8″. Cut out top two segment on each side, (see pic above). Fold and decorate using the gorgeous Antique Bazaar papers and collectables. All my papers came from the 6 1/2″ paper pad, just perfect for card making! Kaisercraft Products Used:  Kaisercard: CD108 Coffe...