Our November Kit Reveal!

We are excited to show you our November kit "Falling Leaves".  This kit features a beautiful autumn collection of paper from Maja Designs of Sweden. 

 

November Kit Paper

Maja Design: Walking in the Forest: Fresh Air
Maja Design: Walking in the Forest: Birdsong
Maja Design: Walking in the Forest: Last Flowers
Maja Design: Walking in the Forest: Knitted Sweater
Maja Design: Walking in the Forest: Autumn Poem
Maja Design: Walking in the Forest: Colours of Fall
Maja Design: Walking in the Forest: Jeans
Maja Design: Walking in the Forest: Autumn in the Air
Maja Design: Walking in the Forest: Die Cut Sheet

  

November Kit Embellishments

 Fancy Pants Designs: Large Alpha Stickers: Navy
Prima: Finnabair Mechanicals: Vintage Trinkets
Petaloo: Bontanica Collection: Amber/Ivory/Green/Brown
BoBunny: Layered Chipboard: The Avenues
Blue Fern Studios: Chipboard: Country Picket Fence
Quick Quotes: Chalking Ink: Bloody Mary
Maya Road: Wood Pieces: Vintage Birds
Cheep Trims: Peach Lace

Each month we also provide two add-ons for those of you who want even MORE than what we already pack in our kits!  We still have a few of these add-ons available in our Store.  Many of the items in the add-ons are also available individually.  We have provided links to those items.

 November Flower Add-on

Prima: Anna Marie: Delight
Petaloo: Botanica Collection Vine: Grey Blue
Prima: Florella: Forest Leaves
Prima: Valentina Paper Flowers: Brown
Petaloo: Forget Me Nots: Antique Peach
Prima: Bellas: Cream

November Embellishment Add-on

 Prima: Say it in Crystals: Adhesive Pearl Leaves: Multi
Maya Road: Vintage Findings: Antique Ornate Frames
BoBunny: Noteworthy: The Avenues
BoBunny: 12x12 Chipboard: The Avenues
Prima: Natural Bark Icons: Hearts
Blue Fern Studios: Chipboard: Pretty Weeds
Prima: Junkyard Findings: Water Taps
Belagio: Studded Ribbon

In the next two weeks we have lots to share with you including our November Sketch Challenge, more looks at how our design team has used our November kit, our Bits & Pieces Giveaway, and we'll also show you some more projects using our Magnifique Mixed Media kit! 

Introducing a Limited Edition Mixed Media Kit for C'est Magnifique!

Hi everyone!

My name is Kelly Foster. If you are a regular here on the C'est Magnifique Blog, you will know of my sister, Erin Blegen. 

Today is a very special day. I get to share with you, something that my sister and I, have had in the works for a little while...

Together, we have put together a special mixed media kit!

Let me introduce to you..

Autumnal Bliss

We chose beautiful, rich autumn inspired tones, with stunning pops of color and a variety of lovely textures. 

Included in this kit:

Luminarte: Twinkling H20’s Raspberry rain 

Luminarte: Twinkling H2O’s African Jade 

Luminarte: Twinkling H2O’s Autumn Butternut 

Shimmerz Spritz Plum Pudding 1oz

Shimmerz: Golden Wheat 

Faber-Castell Gelatos: Chocolate 

Faber-Castell Gelatos: Butterscotch

Prima: Resin Feathers

Prima:Wood Icons Flowers/Leaves

The Crafter's Workshop: 6x6 Template Mini Ceiling Tile

Seam Binding: 1 Yd Turquoise

Prima: Serenity Flowers

Prima Le Mia Flowers

Petaloo Teal Flowers

Prima Sunrise Sunset Gold Roses

Blue Fern: Ornate Medallions 

(Some packages of embellishments are partial, see photo above)

This kit is now up for grabs in the C'est Magnifique Store, and with a 10% off promotional price!!

Kits are limited, so hurry and grab yours!

Both of us have created some projects with this kit, of course, and today I will share my first one, along with a start to finish video tutorial!

Autumn Altered Clock / Shadowbox

While the colors in this kit could be used on any type of project, I was really inspired by the current season (where I live) to create an autumn decorative piece. 

Check out the video below to see how I created this!

A few more close ups:

Stay tuned to see what Erin created with it!

This is a limited edition kit. Keep an eye out in the future for mixed media kits to coordinate with our monthly C'est Magnifique kits!!! If you are interested in details on how to subscribe to the future kits, so you do not miss out, email Leslie at: Leslie@cestmagnifiquekits.com

November sneak layouts from Sandi ...

Happy Friday, scrappers! Sandi here today on the C'est Magnifique blog today sharing a few sneak peek layouts using the awesome November Kit.  This kit features Maja Designs "Walking in the Forest " collection along with lots of yummy Prima and Petaloo. 

For my first example, I've used a photo of my youngest daughter and her husband. I used my favorite distressing technique and used a flame to burn away some of the edges.  I also used a new Prima stencil from my stash and some molding paste. 

"Wonderful Bliss" 

Close-ups:

To create my layout I've used the Main kit as well as the Flower Add-on and Embellishment Add-on. 

From my stash: molding paste, stencil, Martha Stewart punch and file butterflies by Lisa Gregory.  

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Next I've scrapped a sweet photo of 2 of my younger grandkids at play. Lots of paper tearing and layering made a warm and inviting page.  I loved painting my Blue Fern Pretty Weeds chippys and adding some liquid glass beads. 

When Leaves are Falling"

Close-ups:

To create my layout I've used the Main kit as well as the Flower Add-on and Embellishment Add-on. 

From my stash: molding paste, stencil, paint and Liquitex Glass beads. 

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Lastly, I decided to have some fun with my Gelatos and mists and created a swath of color across the page before using a stencil and molding paste for texture.  I love adding the sweet BoBunny banner over a piece of lace. 

"Delight"

Close-ups:

To create my layout I've used the Main kit as well as the Flower Add-on and Embellishment Add-on. 

From my stash: molding paste, stencil, Gelatos and mists. 

Thanks for coming by today!

 Only 5 more days and we'll be revealing the entire kit! Stay tuned! 

November layouts by Camilla

I cannot believe it's late October already. The leaves are falling and it's getting really cold here in Sweden. Anyway... Here are two layouts with the upcoming November kit, featuring Maja Design papers. 

First, a layout where I have teared the background paper so that another paper is peeking from behind. I have also added some texture by using a mask and some texture paste. The flowers in the kit and the add-on kit are lovely as always.

I have used the main kit, the flower add-ons and the embellishment add-ons for this layout.

From my own stash: alpha dies, mask, texture paste, different dies

On this layout I also teared the papers. The background is made by using mask, texture paste and some blue and terracotte mists. I layered the photo by using different patterned papers, cheese cloth and string. The black swirls and butterfly are stamped onto transparency paper and then added to the page.

I have used the main kit, the flower add-ons and the embellishment add-ons for this layout.

From my own stash: mask, texture paste, stamps, cheese cloth, string, paper clips, mists

Make sure to stop by the day after tomorrow for more November inspiration from the design team.

What's New?

Hello everyone.  Today we want to let you know of some items that we have recently added to the C'est Magnifique Store. 

First is the recently released Vintage Autumn Basics from Maja Design (entire collection).  We also sell all our Maja paper by the sheet.  Check out the Maja Design section of our website to see all paper available from this Swedish manufacturer.  

We have also added 3 collections from Webster's Pages.  The first is Family Traditions. 

Postcards from Paris II

A Christmas Story

Check out these fun embellishments from Prima that coordinate with The Optimist collection.  They include wood buttons, sticky tabs, wood icons, and chipboard pieces. 

And lastly, we have the beautiful Lady Rose collection from KaiserCraft.  These have gone fast and we only have 1 remaining, so if you want it, head over to the store now.

Just a reminder that if you are a kit subscriber, any Store purchases will be shipped for no additional postage with your next kit.  We also ship to anyone, anywhere in the world! 

November Sneak Peaks from Maja

Hi! Maja here today to share some layouts made with the November kit. If you want to see the kit papers and the Add ons check this blogpost! The autumn colored Maja Design papers are just gorgeous! Today I will share 3 layouts with you. So lets start =)

This photo of my son really was a great match with the papers and the embellisments. 

 I have used The Main Kit, Emellishment Add On and Flower Add On. 

From my own stash a Prima stencil, modelling paste and mist.

Me and my daughter out walking. It was such a wonderful day!

I have used The Main Kit, Embellisment Add On and Flower Add On. 

From my own stash some Distress Stain.

Now to my third and a bit crazy layout of two of my kids. Here I have palyed with lots om mixed media stuff. I made a flower of the lace. The wooden bird got some treatments with texture paste and different colors. As in the first layout I have used a Prima stencil ( but a different one ;) ), modelling paste and several different colors of Glimmermists.

closeup on the bird.

I have used the Main Kit, Embellisment Add On and Flower Add on.

From my own stash stencil, stamp, texture paste , Glimmermist, Distress Stain, gesso and ink.

Thanks for stopping by =) Make sure to come back and see what the other girls have done with this gorgeous kit!

Here it is.....your first look at our November Kit!

Fall is in the air and we've got an awesome kit coming up in November.  It's filled with all the beautiful colors of fall.  We're not going to show you the entire kit yet, but we'd like you to see the paper we will be featuring.  It's the lovely Walking in the Forest collection from Maja Design, a Swedish manufacturer.  You're going to love creating with these warm colors!

Kit Paper:

Maja Design: Walking in the Forest: Fresh Air
Maja Design: Walking in the Forest: Birdsong
Maja Design: Walking in the Forest: Last Flowers
Maja Design: Walking in the Forest: Knitted Sweater
Maja Design: Walking in the Forest: Autumn Poem
Maja Design: Walking in the Forest: Colours of Fall
Maja Design: Walking in the Forest: Jeans
Maja Design: Walking in the Forest: Autumn in the Air
Maja Design: Walking in the Forest: Die Cut Sheet

We have also put together two add-ons that are the perfect for those of you 

who would like extra embellishments or flowers with your kit.

 Flower Add-on:

 Prima: Anna Marie: Delight
Petaloo: Botanica Collection Vine: Grey Blue
Prima: Florella: Forest Leaves
Prima: Valentina Paper Flowers: Brown
Petaloo: Forget Me Nots: Antique Peach
Prima: Bellas: Cream

Embellishment Add-on:

 Prima: Say it in Crystals: Adhesive Pearl Leaves: Multi
Maya Road: Vintage Findings: Antique Ornate Frames
BoBunny: Noteworthy: The Avenues
BoBunny: 12x12 Chipboard: The Avenues
Prima: Natural Bark Icons: Hearts
Blue Fern Studios: Chipboard: Pretty Weeds
Prima: Junkyard Findings: Water Taps
Belagio: Studded Ribbon

Over the next couple of weeks, our design team will be showing you how they have used the November kit. Maja is up first, so be sure to check back in a couple of days!

Valerie Shares Her Layouts and our Bits & Pieces Winner is Announced

We are looking forward to showing you our November kit tomorrow, but today we have a couple of October Kit items to wrap up.  Here's another look at our October kit and a few layouts that I designed using the kit:

First Competition

For this layout, I chose one of the beautiful papers from the 7 Dots Studio 9th Wave collection.   Using a stencil and the Shimmerz Texturez paste from the kit, I created some dimension on the background, then sprayed it with some mist.  The chipboard pieces are from the Blue Fern Marrakesh Panel that is in the Embellishment Add-on.  They were coated with gesso, sprayed with mist, and then stamped on with the Prima Stamp that is also in the Embellishment Add-on.  Both add-on items are also available for sale individually.

Memories

Once again I began with a background using the 9th Wave paper from 7 Dots Studio and added some texture by misting through the beautiful stencil in the kit.  I used the mist in the Embellishment Add-on, along with some colors that I had in my stash.  You can also see that I used a portion of the Blue Fern Marrakesh Panel which I colored with ink and paint to try to mimic the color of sand. 

Simply Lovely

The remainder of the Blue Fern Marrakesh Panel I painted black to use on this layout, since my niece is wearing a black top in the photo.  The Tilda paper was used to accent some of the open spaces in the panel.  The Tilda paper is still available in the Kit and in the paper add-on. 

 

Now it's time to announce the winner of our Bits & Pieces Giveaway.  The lucky winner is:

Entry #158 belongs to Laine Kammeraid.  Congratulations Laine!  Please e-mail leslie{at}cestmagnifiquekits{dot}com within 7 days to claim your prize.

Thanks to all who entered our Bits and Pieces Giveaway this month.

Check back tomorrow when we will give you the very first look at our November kit!

A last look at the October Kit with Sandi Clarkson

Hello, scrappers! Sandi Clarkson here with you today to share a last look at my projects created from the October Kit "Summer's Last Dance." 

First up I've used some of the heavenly 7 Dots Studios 9th Wave papers and paired them with flowers and embellishments from the kit and add-ons. I loved using the She Art stencil from the kit along with the Shimmerz Texturez paste .. and just had to use the Christy Tomlinson She Art packaging as well. Loved that pop of red. The photo is of my youngest dd and her hubby. 

I've used the Main Kit, the Flower Add-on and the Embellishment Add-on. 

From my stash I've used some twine, a Cheery Lynn butterfly die, a MS punch and a few miscellaneous pearls. 

I decided it was time for a boy page and these 9th Wave papers and Blue Fern Marrakesh chipboard (which I left naked) were so perfect for doing one! My page is based on a sketch by Lydell Quinn. 

I've used the Main Kit, the Flower Add-on and the Embellishment Add-on. 

From my stash I've used a stencil and some Dylusions mist, cheesecloth and a MS butterfly punch. 

Next I decided to do a mixed media canvas. This one is 11x14. I had such fun creating my background with my Damask stencil and lots of Lindy's Stamp Gang mists! I loved altering the kit and add-on contents to suit my needs. Don't you love that photo of dgd Marianne working on a crafty project with her 3 headbands and a scarf? 

I've used the Main Kit, the Flower Add-on and the Embellishment Add-on. 

From my stash I've used a brooch from my jewelry box, mists,  stencil, molding paste, cheesecloth, pearls and some drywall mesh. 

        

Here is my take on the October sketch by Michele Singh.  Loved working with these Tilda papers! 

I've used the Main Kit, the Flower Add-on and the Embellishment Add-on. 

From my stash I've used pearls, paper doilies, chalk Fink, Gelatos and my Martha Stewart Wild Flowers and Floral Vine punches. 

Lastly, I decided to combine the 7 Dots with the Tilda papers to highlight a lovely bridal photo of my dgd and her husband. It's hard to see (because I covered much of it) but I did get a little messy with the Shimmerz Vibe and cute little Prima stamp. The flowers in October's kit were so lovely and clustered so well regardless of the color combination you wanted to mix. 

I've used the Main Kit, the Flower Add-on and the Embellishment Add-on. 

From my stash I've used another Cheery Lynn butterfly die, a MS punch, My Cricut Expression, black card stock and a few miscellaneous pearls. 

Thanks for coming by today! It is nearing mid-month and we will soon be sharing some sneaks of the gorgeous November kit!  Until then ... happy scrapping!