Our May Kit Reveal: Simple Elegance

We have a very soft and elegant kit for you this month that we're calling "Simple Elegance".   The beautiful Pion Designs paper is perfect for those layouts you want to to be simple and elegant, but it's also wonderful for creating your own backgrounds!  As always, we have some awesome embellishments in this month's kit.  Here's a look at the entire kit:

Kit Paper:

Pion Design: A Day in May: Bird Song
Pion Design: A Day in May: Apple Blossom
Pion Design: Flower Frames: Viola
Pion Design: Flower Frames: Flavus
Pion Design: Flower Frames: Anemone
Pion Design: For Mother: Yellow Pansy
Pion Design: For Mother: Blue Pansy
Pion Design: For Mother: Bouquet of Flowers

Here are a few close-ups of the embellishments in the May Kit

Kit Embellishments:

Prima: Tea Thyme: Alphabet Stickers
Blue Fern Studios: Garden Gate Chipboard
Prima: Something Blue: First Dance Flowers
KaiserCraft: Clear Stamp: Decorative Accent
Prima: Princess: Chipboard Pieces
Quick Quotes: Powder Puff Chalking Ink: Amaretto
Prima: Rhinestone Trim

Love our kits but want even MORE to work with?  Take a look at the 3 add-ons we offer each month.

Flower Add-on:

Prima: Princess: Ballroom
Prima: Princess: Castle
Prima: Andorra: Gray
Petaloo: Botanica Blooms: Pistachio
Petaloo: Floral Ephemera: Pink
Petaloo: Penny Lane Ruffled Roses: Teal

 Embellishment Add-on:

Blue Fern Studios: Chipboard: Rose Frame
Prima: Shabby Chic Treasures: Resin Clocks
Prima: Princess: Tickets and Tags
KaiserCraft: Crochet Doilies: Lace Cream
KaiserCraft: Pearls: Chocolate
Graphic 45: Botanical Tea Collection: Cardstock Sticker Alphabet

 Mixed Media Kit: 

SOLD OUT

13 Arts: Ayeeda Mist: Pastel Blue
13 Arts: Ayeeda Mist: Pastel Yellow
13 Arts: Ayeeda Paint: Matte Lemon
Silks: Acrylic Glaze: Iridescent Violet
Stampendous: Embossing Enamel: Shabby Pink
Crate Paper: Maggie Holmes: Styleboard Chipboard Shapes
Tim Holtz: Layering Stencil: Lattice Work
Petaloo: Forget Me Nots: Soft Lavender
Petaloo: Burlap Blossoms: Pink
Petaloo: Botanica Collection Minis: Soft Yellow
Cosmo Cricket: Wood Charms: Feathers
* some items will be partial packages

We still have paper from our kit, the Flower Add-on, the Embellishment Add-on and a few individual items available in our Store.  All May Kit related items can be found HERE.  

May Kit Layouts by Bonnie

Hi! Bonnie blogging today, and I will be showing you 2 layouts that I have made with the gorgeous May kit! These 2 layouts feature 2 darling sisters, and are very special girls, especially to their Mother, who is my cousin! Thanks Karen for sharing your photos with me! The papers in this kit are so soft and delicate and suited my subjects perfectly. In my first layout, I tried to recreate the background in which the photo could of been taken. I really loved the netting surrounding Madelyn and her bear friend and I mimicked that using cheese cloth. I used the blue and yellow sprays from the MMM kit to represent the sun and the sky. They also went perfectly with Madelyn's dress!

To create this layout I used the Main kit, the Embellishment add on, the Flower add on and the MMM kit. From my own stash I used, molding paste, gesso, cheese cloth, stamps, archival ink, chalk ink, dies, leaves, butterfly punch.

Close ups:

Here we have Danika, a living doll! I did lots of layering with the papers and tags and such that came in the kit and add ons. I really loved the Blue Fern Chipboard frame, and I painted it white, and then I stamped on it with a musical stamp, and then used the embossing enamel and yellow paint along the edges. So much fun to alter!  I did some random stamping and a little bit of mixed media work.

To create this layout I used the Main Kit, the Embellishment add on, the Flower add on, and the MMM Kit. From my stash I used: stencil, molding paste, mists, stamps, archival ink, die, leaves, lace.

Close Ups:

Thanks for stopping by and please visit my blog over  the next few days for more reveals from the May kit from me!  Tune in tomorrow for our total kit reveal! You will not be disappointed!

Be Blessed!

Ulrika May Kit Layouts!

Today it´s my turn to show you what I created with the amazing May kit. I totally loved working with this kit and I made five very different pages and I will show you four of them today.

On this page I let the large frame set my design. I wanted the monkey to hang from one of the corners. I also chosed my theme from the hanging monkey. I love playing with titles. I painted my frame with Gesso and green Acrylic paint. Last I dabbed the brown stamp pad on the frame.

For this layout I used papers, stickers, stamp pad, Hydrangeas and yellow Roses from the Main Kit. From the Embellishment Kit I used pearls, frame, tags, stickers and doilies. The green Botanica flowers and both Ballroom and Castle flowers are from the Flower Add-on.

From my own stash I used green Cradtsock, Gesso and Acrylic Paint.

My next layout have a totally different color scheme. I started by spraying the pretty ribbon with a purple mist and cut off the rhinestone string. I fussy cutted a frame and cut out some banners.

For this page I used papers, ribbon, stamp pad, Garden Gate Chipboards and flowers from the Main kit. From the Flower Add-on kit I used Ballroom, Castle and Andorra flower. The clocks come from the Embellie Add-on kit and the small purple flowers are from the MM kit.

From my own stash I used a large doilie.

This page is for sure very ironic. But at my age I can joke a bit about myself. Here I worked with many layers and both dies and punches. I also sprinkled my page with the lovely chunky embossing powder. This gives almost a fairy effect on my layout. Very cool!

For this layout I used papers, Garden Gate Chipboards, stickers and pink Hydrangeas from the Main Kit. The beige flowers are from the Flower Add-on. The purple flowers and the Embossing Enamel from the MM Kit.

From my own stash I used dies, punches and doilies.

We have arrived at my last layout! For today because I also have one for the May Sketch!

Here I went for much more Mixed-media style. I started with my background. On the background I used a Stencil and a stamp. I also used sprays and paint. To get cool contrasts I used black on the stamp and I also used a black pen around the edges.

For this layout I used papers, stamp and a Rose from the Main Kit. The blue stickers are from the Embellie Kit. From the Flower Add-on I used the Ballroom and the Penny Lane Roses. I also used both sprays, the Ayeeda paint, Stencil, Wood Charms and Botanica Minis from The Mixed-media kit.

From my own stash I used Gesso and a black pencil.

Thanks for watching and I hope you also will love this kit as much as I did!  

Hugs from Ulrika!

My First Two Projects Using The May Kit by Kim Price

Supplies used: C'est Magnifique Main Kit, Flower Add-on, Embellishment Add-on and MMM Kit. 

12x12 plain chipboard, texture paste, gesso from my stash.

Today I want to share a couple of layouts I have created using the new May kits from C'est Magnifique. These projects have turned out so different to one another - which is what I really love about the CM kits. 

For my first layout I've really chosen to use the blue shades from the kit - mixing and matching the gorgeous Pion Designs patterned papers from the Main kit with flowers and embellishments along with some mixed media goodies. 

I've created a custom background using texture paste and gesso on a 12x12 chipboard base along with mist and a stencil from the MMM kit. I'm really loving the result.

I've added lots of layers of patterned papers, torn labels from my kit packaging as well as embellishments included in the add-ons - all in shades of blues and creams.

I've also used a piece of the stunning Blue Fern Studios "Rose Frame" chipboard included in the embellishment add-on, which I have simply painted white with gesso and placed on my layout.

 Supplies used:  C'est Magnifique Main Kit, Embellishment Add-on and MMM Kit.

gesso from my own stash. 

On my second project I've really run with the yellow theme, and added a touch of green to break up the monochromatic look. I've kept this page a lot simpler - choosing to let the patterned papers really shine.

I've added the crocheted doily element from the embellishment add-on and created a matching title using the alpha stickers that come with the main kit.

Again I've used a piece from the Blue Fern Studios chipboard "Rose Frame" painted with gesso and some matching flowers from this month's MMM kit.

Thanks for calling in, hope you like my projects today! 

You can find more of my work on my blog here. 

The May kit with Karita

Hello!
Karita here and today is my turn to share few layouts made with the gorgeous May kit and Pion Design papers. 

Here´s my first layout, very girly one. I used lots of flowers, embellishments and Stampendous embossing enamel, which is shabby pink - so perfect.

For this layout I have used the main kit, the embellishment add-on, the flower add-on and the MMM kit.

From my stash: gesso, twine, punch

My second layout with torn papers and layers. I like these colours very much, although yellow isn´t my favourite colours, but in this layout, it looks great.

For this layout I have used the main kit, the flower add-on, the embellishment add-on and the MMM kit.

From my stash: gesso, mist, doily die, paper doily

Thank you for visiting here today!

The May kit with Camilla

Hi everyone! I have some layouts to share - some sneaks of the upcoming May kit. I am sure you are going to looooove the kit. I did.

First a baby layout. As you can see I have gathered some of the flowers in the main kit and the add-on. The title is one of the chipboards in the embellie add-on. So simple, yet so beautiful.

For my layout I have used the main kit, the flower add-on and the embellie add-on.

From my stash: doily, dies

Here I have used some misting, masking and stamping on the background paper. The papers are layered to create motion from top to bottom and from left to right.

For my layout I have used the main kit, the flower add-on, the MMM kit and the embellie add-on.

From my stash: texture paste, dies, stamp, mask, border punch, old book pages

This is a layout with my flower girl. She is surrounded by beautiful blooms and the gorgeous frame from Blue Fern Studios. The oval frame is a cut-out from one of the Pion papers.

For my layout I have used the main kit, the flower add-on, the MMM kit and the embellie add-on.

From my stash: stamps, masks, Inka Gold

And finally an old picture of my boy. The blue and green flowers match the background created with the blue mist from the MMM kit.

For my layout I have used the main kit, the flower add-on, the MMM kit and the embellie add-on.

From my stash: stamp, masks, cheese cloth, seam binding, texture paste, tiny alpha, string, old book pages

Magnifique Mixed Media Kit with Erin!

It's my turn today to share with you my first project using the {SOLD OUT} May Magnifique Mixed Media (say that 3 times fast!) Kit! 

The gorgeous pastels and fresh spring colors arrive just in time! 

"Remember This Moment" Card

Could pink and yellow together be any more pretty?? 

The die cuts and wood embellishments in this kit offers endless layering possibilities. 

For the base of this card, I used a palette knife and scraped on some of the 13 Arts "Matte Lemon" acrylic paint randomly over the background. 

 Then I unscrewed the sprayer from the bottle of the 13 Arts "Pastel Yellow" mist and flicked mist splats using the straw of the sprayer.

For the textured detail here, I used the Tim Holtz mask with some modeling paste, covered with the Stampendous Shabby Pink Embossing Enamel, and set with a heat tool.

Our May MMM Kit {Sold Out}

Stay tuned- we have LOTS more to show you this month!

Thanks for stopping by!

Our May Kit

Hi all.  We would like to give you a look at the kit we have planned for May.  Our paper will be from Pion Design, a Swedish manufacturer.  The sweet, soft colors are so beautiful for spring.  We have taken the best from three different Pion Designs collections and put them together to create the paper in our May kit. 

Kit Paper:

Pion Design: A Day in May: Bird Song
Pion Design: A Day in May: Apple Blossom
Pion Design: Flower Frames: Viola
Pion Design: Flower Frames: Flavus
Pion Design: Flower Frames: Anemone
Pion Design: For Mother: Yellow Pansy
Pion Design: For Mother: Blue Pansy
Pion Design: For Mother: Bouquet of Flowers

We also have 3 add-ons that we have designed to compliment our May Kit.  First is the very popular Magnifique Mixed Media Kit.

Mixed Media Kit:

13 Arts: Ayeeda Mist: Pastel Blue
13 Arts: Ayeeda Mist: Pastel Yellow
13 Arts: Ayeeda Paint: Matte Lemon
Silks: Acrylic Glaze: Irridescent Violet
Stampendous: Embossing Enamel: Shabby Pink
Crate Paper: Maggie Holmes: Styleboard Chipboard Shapes
Tim Holtz: Layering Stencil: Lattice Work
Petaloo: Forget Me Nots: Soft Lavender
Petaloo: Burlap Blossoms: Pink
Petaloo: Botanica Collection Minis: Soft Yellow
Cosmo Cricket: Wood Charms: Feathers
* some items will be partial packages

The second add-on available is our Embellishment Add-on, which gives you even more embellishments and an addition alphabet to use with the May kit.

Embellishment Add-on:

Blue Fern Studios: Chipboard: Rose Frame
Prima: Shabby Chic Treasures: Resin Clocks
Prima: Princess: Tickets and Tags
KaiserCraft: Crochet Doilie: Lace Cream
KaiserCraft: Pearls: Chocolate
Graphic 45: Botanical Tea Collection: Cardstock Sticker Alphabet

Our third add-on is for those of you who love flowers as much as we do.  We have created a beautiful assortment of flowers that will be the perfect addition to your kit.

Flower Add-on:

Prima: Princess: Ballroom
Prima: Princess: Castle
Prima: Andorra: Gray
Petaloo: Botanica Blooms: Pistachio
Petaloo: Floral Ephemera: Pink
Petaloo: Penny Lane Ruffled Roses: Teal

All add-ons are currently available in our Store.  A few items are also available for individual purchase.  

Our design team has created some awesome layouts using the May Kit and they will be sharing them with you over the next several weeks.  Be sure to check back. 

May Magnifique Mixed Media +Video Tutorial with Kelly

Good morning, and happy Monday!

It is that time once again - to reveal the new Magnifique Mixed Media Kit!

This new kit is most definitely "spring inspired" with gorgeous pastels and pretty little details...I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do!
Stay tuned for the paper and add on reveal tomorrow.

Here's a look:

Pretty, right?

Here's what the kit contains:

13 Arts: Ayeeda Mist: Pastel Blue
13 Arts: Ayeeda Mist: Pastel Yellow 
13 Arts: Ayeeda Paint: Matte Lemon 
Silks: Acrylic Glaze: Irridescent Violet 
Stampendous: Embossing Enamel: Shabby Pink
Crate Paper: Maggie Holmes: Styleboard Chipboard Shapes 
Tim Holtz: Layering Stencil: Lattice Work
Petaloo: Forget Me Nots: Soft Lavendar 
Petaloo: Burlap Blossoms: Pink 
Petaloo: Botanica Collection Minis: Soft Yellow 
Cosmo Cricket: Wood Charms: Feathers
* some items will be partial packages

And now, here is my first project I made with this kit, along with (as usual) a complete video tutorial!

The video is nice and short :) Enjoy!

Another look...

Remember, these kits fly off the shelves - so hurry! You can find it in the C'est Magnifique Store.

Have a wonderful week!

*Kelly*

We Have a Winner

It's time to announce the winner of our April Bits & Pieces Giveaway.........

Entry #12 was Patty O'Malley.  Congratulations Patty!  Please email leslie{at}cestmagnifiquekits{dot}com within 7 days to claim your prize.

Here's a look at the Bits & Pieces from Leslie's April Kit that Patty has won:

 Tomorrow, Kelly Foster will be here with the first look at the May Magnifique Mixed Media Kit, and the kit will be for sale in our Store.  As many of you know, these kits sell out quickly, so if you want one, you need to get to the store early. 

 

April Kit Layouts by Camilla

Hi! You have all seen the beautiful April kit. It is my turn to show you some layouts made with the kit. I hope you will enjoy them.

First a layout where I have been using some of the mixed media kit to create the background. I grounded with some gesso and used a text stamp from a previous kit. Then I used the mist from the MMM kit and a mask from a previous. On top of that I used the mask from the MMM kit and some of the turquoise pearl lumiere. I had to use my new flower mask bought in the CM store with some texture paste. Finally I used circle stitched stamps (from my own stash) and the rubons from the MMM kit. When my background was finished I embellished it.

For my layout I have used the main kit, the MMM kit, the flower add-on and the embellie add-on.

From my own stash: stamps, masks, leaves, old book pages, paper clip, gesso

Then a layout with some paper layering. The BFS chipboard is painted partly in white and then I smeared some Inka-Gold on it.

For my layout I have used the main kit, the MMM kit, the flower add-on and the embellie add-on.

From my own stash: leaves, string, gesso

I created the background by tearing papers, then some masking and using the embossing powder in the MMM kit and then some stamping on top. The BFS chipboard is rubbed in the Inka Gold.

For my layout I have used the main kit, the MMM kit, the flower add-on and the embellie add-on.

From my own stash: leaves, doily, stamp

Here I have used the Inka Gold almost as ink on the edges using my finger. Then I added some stamping in black. The mist from the MMM kit is used with a mask and I also used some texture paste creating the swirls (a mask from an older MMM kit). The resin butterflies have some Inka Gold on them as well.

For my layout I have used the main kit, the MMM kit, the flower add-on and the embellie add-on.

From my own stash: leaves, string, masks, stamp, old book paper, texture paste

I hope you are enjoying your April kit!