A Bittersweet Goodbye!

The time has finally come for the sale to be complete and for Deonna to step in as the new head of C'est Magnifique Kits!

I just wanted to come on and thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for all of the continued support and business over the last 3 years.  It has been a great ride for me - I have just loved designing the kits and getting to know so many of you via email and phone calls.

But, like I mentioned earlier, the time has come for me to free up some time to take better care of my son and to continue to grow Blue Fern Studios.

With that being said, this isn't technically 'goodbye' as I am still part of the industry (and will be helping Deonna plan the kits for a few months), but 'best of luck' to all of you!

And look to the blog on the 1st to learn all about your new owner, Deonna!

June Kit Reveal!

We hope you have enjoyed seeing the layouts our design team has been creating with the June Kit.  It's a beautiful kit, with a variety of looks, but everything coordinates so well.  We have named this kit "Lazy Days of Summer."  Here is a look at the entire kit:

Kit Paper:

7 Dots Studio: Nature Walk: Songbird
7 Dots Studio: Nature Walk: Musical Blooms
7 Dots Studio: Nature Walk: Cotton
7 Dots Studio: Nature Walk: Gray Day
7 Dots Studio: Nature Walk: Cloudy
7 Dots Studio: Nature Walk: Winged Vines
KaiserCraft: Kaleidoscope: Collage
KaiserCraft: Kaleidoscope: Decoupage
KaiserCraft: Kaleidoscope: Expression
KaiserCraft: Kaleidoscope: Impasto
KaiserCraft: Kaleidoscope: Mosaic

Close-ups of the embellishments in the June Kit:

 Kit Embellishments:

Prima: Divine: Large Canvas Alphabet
Manor House Ivory Roses
Prima: Something Blue: Tie the Knot Flowers
Shimmerz: Spritz: Caribbean Sunset
Manor House Frames: Black and White
American Crafts: Rose Ribbon: Peony
Kaisercraft: Kaleidoscope: Cardstock Die-Cuts
Prima: Resin Angels (1/2 package)
Maya Road: Linen Burlap Trim

We also have three add-ons available in our Store:

 

 Embellishment Add-on:

Prima Crochet Icons 1
Prima: Ingvild Bolme: Junkyard Findings: Black Metal Street Signs
KaiserCraft: Kaleidoscope: Sticker Sheet
Webster's Pages: Metal Frame
Prima: Hello Pastel: Buttons
Prima: Lace Sticker: Doily 3
American Crafts: Thickers Alphabet
Blue Fern Studios: Chipboard: Calligraphic Border

 

Flower Add-on:

Prima: Princess: Glass Slippers
Prima: Parfait: Wintergreen
Manor House: Black Roses
Petaloo: Botanica Blooms: Teal
Prima: Songbird: Button Vine
Petaloo: Mini Blossoms: Pink

 

 Magnifique Mixed Media Kit:

Ayeeda Mist: Pastel Pink
Ayeeda Paint: Matte Turquoise
Gelatos: Tropicals Set
KaiserCraft: Texture Stamp: Victoria
Tim Holtz Ideology: Botanical Remnant Rubs
My Mind's Eye: Chalk Studio Tags
Maya Road: Wood Hearts
Prima: Free Spirit: Wood Embellishments (1/2 package)
Ingvild Bolme: Jean Plates (3 pieces)
Petaloo: Teal Berry Spring Cluster
Prima: Jutes Flowers
Petaloo: Botanica: Pistachio
Blue Fern Studios: Chipboard: Techno Rings

We're sure you will find a lot of inspiration in this kit which combines neutrals and some beautiful colors.  Our kit and add-ons can be found in our Store. 

A few June kit shares from Vicky

What a variety of gorgeous colours and embellishments to play with in the June kit! The neutral colours of the 7Dots papers complement the playful KaiserCraft ones so well and there are so many gorgeous elements included in this kit too.

Up first is something I made for my parents - this is one of my baby photos. Everything on this layout is from the main kit and the flower add-on with exception of the doily (from my stash). Pink is my favourite colour so it was fitting for this layout and the white die cuts are absolutely gorgeous!

I just love this candid picture of my younger son when he was only 4 years old. The ramps are MUCH bigger now (he really scares me sometimes). Everything on this layout is from the main kit and the flower add-on. Gotta love a paper with a printed doily!

This is a sweet photo taken on my daughter's first Easter. Once again, all of the elements are from the main kit and the flower add-on - even the pretty little doilies! Oh and I adore the elegant pink ribbon roses too.

Thanks for joining me on the blog today! Be sure to check out the full June kit reveal tomorrow!

June kit with Ulrika

Today it´s my turn to show you what I created with the amazing June kit! I totally loved it! I think it gave me a chance to both create with lots of colors and also in a much calmer color scheme. Perfect!

For my first page I chosed a colorful and fun style. I used black as contrats color to get the other colors to pop a little bit extra.

I used supplies from the Main kit, Flower Add-on, Embellishment Add-on and the Mixed media kit.

From my own stash I used Gesso, black paint, stencils, Edge punch and black cardstock.

My next page is much more soft and romantic. I did some fussy cutting and layered both flowers and papers.

I used supplies from the Main kit, Flower Add-on, Embellie Add-on and rub-ons from the Mixed-media kit.

From my own stash I used: cardstock, edge punch and a sewing machine.

I also created two different cards with this kit. This one is very romantic and in many layers.

I used supplies from the Main kit for this card.

From my own stash I used the ribbon and cardstock.

My next card is much more clean and simple. A calm color scheme and a big bow for vocal point.

I used supplies from the Main kit and the Flower Add-on.

From my own stash I used a border punch and a seam binding ribbon.

Okay! Over to a layout again. I just love this paper! I only used one paper and added mostly chipboards and flowers. Rub-ons is perfect to work with! 

I used supplies from the Main kit, flower Add-on, Mixed-media kit and Embellie kit.

From my own stash I used black paint and a stamp.

Are you still with me? This is a long blog post. But the kit was so much fun to work with! For my last layout I used a calm and neutral color scheme. I just added a little bit of black for contrasts.

I used supplies from the Main kit, Embellishment Add-on, Flower Add-on and the Mixed media kit.

From my own stash I used Distresss Ink and black paint.

I hope you liked what I did with the kit? I also want to say a big Thank You to Leslie for giving me the chance to work with her! She is one wonderful girl!

Hugs from Ulrika!

My First Two Projects With The New June Kit! By Kim Price

Hi everyone! Today I want to share with you my first two projects using the brand new June kit from C'est Magnifique. I can honestly say this has been my favorite kit so far, and I've really enjoyed creating with this one.

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

12x12 white cardstock, heavy gesso, texture paste and small circle stencil from my stash.

For my first project I've combined two of my great loves - mixed media and shabby chic. I've used lots of pastel shades from the kit, including art mediums found in the Magnifique Mixed Media kit combined with super heavy gesso from my own stash along with some fabulous flowers, die cuts and patterned papers to build up my layered look.

I've used one of the large Prima blooms found in the June flower add-on to create a frame for my circle punched photograph, adding more flowers around the edges along with a Prima Crocheted Icon from the June Embellishment Add-on.

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

From my stash: 12x12 white cardstock, gesso, texture paste, doily stencil.

My second layout today using the new June kits features a treasured photograph of Holly and Courtney taken on Holly's first day of school. Aren't they just adorable? 

I've used lots of layers of the brand new Kaisercraft Kaleidoscope patterned papers, which is my very favorite Kaisercraft collection for a very long time, building up color and texture and adding other detail using a lace die cut, pretty printed die cut flowers, a shabby wooden cloud embellishment and that gorgeous angel resin.

And here is a closer look at my layout detail along with some of my background work created using a stencil from my stash, texture paste and the Ayeeda Matte Turquoise paint found in this month's MMM kit.

Thanks for dropping by, hope you find some inspiration from my first two June projects.

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

June kit with Karita

Hi! 

Karita here and today is my turn to show  my few projects made with the beautiful June kit.
First of all I want to say how I have always loved Kaisercraft papers, so this kit was definitely for me :) But I have a new love now - 7 Dots Studio papers, woohoo!!!  Just my kind of papers!

Here´s my first layout made with 7 Dots papers.  I have added some stamping, gesso and paint on the background. Also lost of layers and embellishments. 

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, stamp and mask

My second layout is also made with 7 Dots papers. And pretty much with the same techniques as the first layout.  I just love these colours. 

 

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

From my stash: masks, stamps, mists, gesso

My third project is a canvas and I used paper from Kaisercraft on this. 

For the background I stamepd with gesso and played with gelatos. Also I added some rubons and a beautiful lace sticker from Prima.

For this cavas I have used the main kit, the flower add-on, the embellishment add-on and the MMM kit.
From my stash: gesso, stamps, black pen.

Thank you for visiting here today!

June kit with Camilla

Hi! Camilla here. I hope you like what you have seen so far of the June kit. I have four layouts to show you today. The June kit is very versatile - lots of neutral colours together with different accent colours.

First a layout where I have played with blue and orange to create a pool layout. The BFS chipboards are painted with the gelatos from the MMM kit.

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

From my stash: stamps, gesso

Then I made a layout with lots of neutral colours with a blue accent in the middle. I found the letter pennants very cool. I just added the string and I had a banner. The BFS chipboards are painted with white gesso and the turqoise paint from the MMM kit. And then I dabbed with a grey ink.

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

From my stash: gesso, string, leaves, ink

Then a layout with some blue and coral. The black really pops. I am in love with the swirly frames that are in the kit! They are really fancy.

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

From my stash: gesso, masks, texture paste, leaves

Finally a layout in pink for a little princess. I added some white and pink to the background paper before I framed the photo and created the flower clusters. The pink mist is in the MMM kit.

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

From my stash: gesso, mask, stamps, leaves, mist

Make sure to come back soon to see even more inspiration with the June kit.

June MMM Kit w/Erin

Good morning, everyone :)

It's time for another look at this months Magnifique Mixed Media Kit! Kelly showed you a layout and accompanying video just a little while back {see it HERE if you missed it}, and today I have a layout to share as well.

"Bliss"

As you know, this kit is full of bright, tropical colors! I thought I would go for a fun background using the fabulous Gelatos pack included amongst this month's mediums.

I chose a pretty neutral background paper so the colors would really stand out. And all I did was take a stencil and, with one color at a time, scribbled over the stencil and used my finger to blend in the color over the pattern of the stencil, working in somewhat of a V-shaped pattern over my entire page. 

I started with the pink, moved on to the purple, and then the blue (which gave me a darker purple when mixed with the other colors). I loved the succession of coordinating colors that this gave me.

I then set about my clustering and photo layout. I didn't want the color to completely overwhelm my project, so I took advantage of some of the more neutral possibilities in the kit, such as the Jutes flowers, wood pieces, and Blue Fern Studios "Techno Rings" chipboard pieces (leaving them raw).

Here's another look at this month's MMM Kit:

Believe it or not, there are still a few of these left in the store- so get one before they're gone!

Thanks for visiting today!

June Kit Sneak Peek

Good morning everyone!  Today is the day we let all of you see what we have coming up in June - well, at least some of what you can expect.  We will save the full kit reveal until the end of the month.  But when it comes to paper, we will have a beautiful combination of paper from 7 Dots Studio (Poland) and KaiserCraft (Australia).

Kit Paper:
7 Dots Studio: Nature Walk: Songbird
7 Dots Studio: Nature Walk: Musical Blooms
7 Dots Studio: Nature Walk: Cotton
7 Dots Studio: Nature Walk: Gray Day
7 Dots Studio: Nature Walk: Cloudy
7 Dots Studio: Nature Walk: Winged Vines
KaiserCraft: Kaleidoscope: Collage
KaiserCraft: Kaleidoscope: Decoupage
KaiserCraft: Kaleidoscope: Expression
KaiserCraft: Kaleidoscope: Impasto
KaiserCraft: Kaleidoscope: Mosaic

We also offer three amazing Add-ons each month.  Let's start with the very popular Magnifique Mixed Media Kit.  These sell out quickly, so if you'd like to have one, visit our Store:

Magnifique Mixed Media Kit:
Ayeeda Mist: Pastel Pink
Ayeeda Paint: Matte Turquoise
Gelatos: Tropicals Set
KaiserCraft: Texture Stamp: Victoria
Tim Holtz Ideology: Botanical Remnant Rubs
My Mind's Eye: Chalk Studio Tags
Maya Road: Wood Hearts
Prima: Free Spirit: Wood Embellishments (1/2 package)
Ingvild Bolme: Jean Plates (3 pieces)
Petaloo: Teal Berry Spring Cluster
Prima: Jutes Flowers
Petaloo: Botanica: Pistachio
Blue Fern Studios: Chipboard: Techno Rings

Our Flower Add-on is also a big hit each month.  It's filled with 6 different packages of flowers that are sure to bring happiness (and color) to your projects:

 Flower Add-on:
Prima: Princess: Glass Slippers
Prima: Parfait: Wintergreen
Manor House: Black Roses
Petaloo: Botanica Blooms: Teal
Prima: Songbird: Button Vine
Petaloo: Mini Blossoms: Pink

Last, but not least, is a collection of goodies that will allow you to create even more projects with our kit.  It's our Embellishment Add-on:

Embellishment Add-on:
Prima Crochet Icons 1
Prima: Ingvild Bolme: Junkyard Findings: Black Metal Street Signs
KaiserCraft: Kaleidoscope: Sticker Sheet
Webster's Pages: Metal Frame
Prima: Hello Pastel: Buttons
Prima: Lace Sticker: Doily 3
American Crafts: Thickers Alphabet
Blue Fern Studios: Chipboard: Calligraphic Border

The June kit is going to be a great one.  Head over to the Store to purchase any of our add-ons!

June MMM Kit Reveal + Video Tutorial with Kelly

Good morning!

Kelly here today.

It is once again that time - to reveal the next Magnifique Mixed Media Kit, for June!

This kit is absolutely beautiful....as are the papers and add ons for the main kit (come back tomorrow to see those!).

Kit contents:

Ayeeda Mist: Pastel Pink
Ayeeda Paint: Matte Turquoise
Gelatos: Tropicals Set
KaiserCraft: Texture Stamp: Victoria
Tim Holtz Ideology: Botanical Remnant Rubs
My Mind's Eye: Chalk Studio Tags
Maya Road: Wood Hearts 
Prima: Free Spirit: Wood Embellishments (1/2 package)
Ingvild Bolme: Jean Plates (3 pieces)
Petaloo: Teal Berry Spring Cluster
Prima: Jutes Flowers
Petaloo: Botanica: Pistachio 
Blue Fern Studios: Chipboard: Techno Rings

Here is one of my projects I made with this kit. I also have, as always, a start to finish video tutorial to share!

A few close ups...

Here's a look at my process:

As always, this kit is sure to sell out fast! Head over to the store and get one before they're gone :)

Have a wonderful day!

Kelly

One More Look @ the May MMM Kit

Good morning!

Erin Blegen back with you today to share one final look at and farewell to the beautiful and spring-inspired May Magnifique Mixed Media Kit. 

"Memories" Tag

The pretty blues and yellows in this kit made for a bright, cheerful tag like this one, and with help from the multitude of Crate Paper die cuts, layering was a breeze- and adorably fun too :)!

I added in some textures with the jute twine and crochet doily to contrast the trendy little die cuts and to pull it all together, using the Cosmo Cricket wood piece to act as a base.

Underneath it all, I've applied masking with modeling paste and the Tim Holtz mask before misting with the Pastel Blue Ayeeda mist. To soften the look, I've added a transparency and then misted (from a distance) the yellow Ayeeda mist over the doily and die cuts so that just a fine splatter of yellow can be seen.

The May Magnifique Mixed Media Kit

I hope you enjoyed the many looks we've had at this month's mixed media kit. 

Thank-you so much for taking a look today!

New in the Store and Sketch Challenge Winners!

We have just received the Prima Color Bloom sprays in all colors.  They are available in our Store.  If they are not on the front page of the store, you can search for Prima products and find them there.  There are lots of yummy colors!

We have also just added the brand new paper collection from Blue Fern Studios - Ombré Dreams.  The paper features a beautiful watercolor look.  It can be purchased as a full Collection, or by individual sheets.  Be sure to check it out in the Store.  You're going to love it!

Now it's time to select the winners and featured layouts for our April Sketch Challenge.  We had a great group of participants in April.  Our grand prize winner, based on a random draw is:

Entry #13 belongs to Kathleen White!  Congratulations Kathleen.  You are the winner of our prize package.  Please e-mail Leslie{at}cestmagnifiquekits{dot}com and she will give you all the details.  Your prize must be claimed within 7 days.  Here is the beautiful layout Kathleen created using the April Sketch:

Our second prize, a $10 gift certificate to the C'est Magnifique Kits Store,  is randomly awarded to a participant who used one of our kits to create their layout.  Our winner this month is Becky Wagner!  Please e-mail Leslie{at}cestbagnifiquekits{dot}com and she will send you your coupon code.  Your prize must be claimed within 7 days.  For her layout, Becky used our April Kit to create this dreamy layout:

Each month, we like to look through all the entries and select a few layouts to feature.  It's never an easy task.  We try to select different styles, colors, and interpretations of the sketch.  Take a look at the 5 layouts we selected this month:

"Cherish"by Tanya Palamarchuk of Ukraine

"Travel" by Marina Gridasova of Russia 

"Today" by В лабиринте идей...

"Together" by Anne Gerd of Norway

"Cherish"by Yvette McDonald of Australia

We are truly grateful for each and every one of you who follow our blog and enter our sketch challenges.  You are the best!  Our May Sketch Challenge has been posted.  A link to it can be found in the left sidebar above.  

Enjoy your weekend!