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!

May Kit Layouts from Valerie

I love Fridays because the weekend is almost here!  Hopefully you have some happy plans for the weekend.  Today it's my turn to share a couple of layouts I created using the May Kit.  There is only one kit remaining in the store as of this morning, so if you want it, you'd better hurry! 

First up is a layout featuring a photo of my sweet dog, Kiefer.  He is my constant companion and keeps me company by snoozing in his bed under my scrap table.  I have used items from the May Kit, Embellishment Add-on, Flower Add-on, and the Magnifique Mixed Media Kit (sold out).  

Here are a couple of close-ups.  From my stash I added a vintage book page, some seam binding, and a doily.

My second layout today is a bit different from me, but I had fun creating it.  I loved the playfulness of the self adhesive cardstock stickers in the the Mixed Media kit this month.  They worked so well with this photo of my granddaughter.  Yellow is a color I don't work with often, and after using some of the yellow in this month's kit, I realize that I need to use it more.  It adds such a sunny look!

Once again, I combined items from the May Kit, and all 3 add-ons.  I love the sweet little designs on this month's paper from Pion Designs of Sweden. 

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! 

"Love" Layout - May Magnifique Mixed Media - with Kelly

Good morning, everyone!

I am here to share another project using the beautiful May MMM Kit. This (Sold out) kit was such a pleasure to work with..I very much enjoyed the pastels this month!

"Love"

I absolutely adore those Crate Paper Chipboard Stickers...so much fun for layering and unique details.
I started the background with the Tim Holtz stencil, modeling paste, followed by the Stampendous Embossing Enamel from the kit. I also did some more subtle masking with the two 13 Arts mists. I continued to layer colors and textures. Finally, I added just a touch of orange paint here and there as subtly as possible so that it all tied together well with my photo.

Here's one more look at the kit...

I hope you have had a great weekend :)

See you soon!

*Kelly*

Meet our May Guest Designer

It is our pleasure to have the very talented Ragnhild Kleiven join us in May as our Guest Designer.  She has created some amazing layouts with our May Kit, "Simple Elegance".  So we'll turn in over to Ragnhild so she can tell you all a little bit about herself:

I am Ragnhild Kleven and I live in Trondheim in Norway  I am a happy and involved mom who loves to document these lovely moments of the family.  I am very interested in photography and photo editing. I think it 's so fun to sit and play around with it.But even better when I get those images out on paper and can sit down and create layouts .  I'm enjoying myself then. ;)
 
I scrapbook and make really all sorts of things, cards, layouts, mini albums and boxes etc.  My first encounter with scrapping was in 2007 and layouts in 2008 when I gave birth Emilie.
I have always kept slightly to the shabby part, and preferably a little soft colors.   Pink with lots of roses and stuff, I like that. ;)
 
My style has changed little during the past time. I have suddenly become very fond of bright colors, I think is fun and try to use the colors more now.
 
When Sebastian was born, I felt I had to try to get a little out of the romantic shabby style and try something a little more "boyish" which has been an exciting journey.   And I'm still learning lots of new things all the time.  One thing is for sure, this is the hobby I'm going to have  for the rest of my life.  I think it's so nice to sit down and make something. Its just absolutely amazing being creative and playing around with colors.

I am so grateful that I got the chance to design for you, with these totally awesome products in the kit. I have really enjoyed myself making these layouts, and cards. Thank you very much for the opportunity. :)

 The picture of Sebastian, my youngest son is taken on the National Day of Norway, May 17, 2013.
We decorate ourselves with our national costumes Bunad and march in parades with bands and eat cakes and sausages in bread. A fantastic day!   Here I have used sheets and embellishments from the main kit, Flowers from the Flower Add-on kit and spray and decorations from the Mixed Media Kit.  And some more Embellishment from the Embellishment Add-on kit.

A picture of Emilie out walking in the woods with me.  I have used flowers and embellishment from the main kit.  Stencil and blue spray are from the Mixed Media kit.  Beside the kit and add-on kit, I have used distress ink, white paint and cardboard.

 A picture of Emilie and the sweet cake we baked on her 5 birthday in 2013.  On this layout I used the packaging that comes with the stencil in the Mixed Media Kit to get some contrast to the purple color.
Blue spray, flowers and lots Embellishments from the Mixed Media Kit.  Paper from the main kit.
Besides the kit and add-on kit, I used Distress ink.

 A birthday card.
Paper, stamps, letters, and the little fairy from the main kit.
From the Embellishment Add-On Kit: Crochet Doilie, pearls.
And the flower from the Flower add-on kit.
Stencil and yellow paint and spray from the Mixed Media Kit.  

Besides the kit and add-on kit I used cardboard.

My sweetest Sebastian from our holiday in 2012. Located and relaxing under a blanket on the grass by the beach.  The sheets are from the main kit. Stencil, yellow paint, a few embellishments and some flowers from the Mixed Media Kit.  Flowers from the flower add-on kit.

From the Embellishment Add-on kit, I have used the Blue Fern Studios: Chipboard Rose Frame,
but I have cut out pieces of it and painted them with yellow paint.  On this layout I used the packaging that comes with the flowers in the Flower add-on kit to get some more of the green color from the flowers.

From the main kit I used some embellishments, and paper.  The background is cardboard.
From the Mixed Media Kit I have used yellow and blue spray and some embellishments.
From the embellishment add-on kit I used Resin Clocks and pearls.
Flowers from the Flower Add-on kit.
Besides the kit I used white paint, distress ink and cardboard and some lace.

Thanks so much Ragnhild.  We love having you and your creative style this month!

Our May Sketch Challenge

Welcome to May!  Hope it is a good day in your part of the world.  We'd like to start the month out with a new sketch created for C'est Magnifique by Michele Singh.  She creates the most awesome sketches for us.

There are lots of possibilities with this sketch.  Take a look at how some members of our Design Team used the sketch along with our May Kit, "Simple Elegance".

Camilla Ekman

Ulrika Blomfelt

 

Bonnie Friesen

 

Karita Vainio

 

Valerie Serfozo

We would love to see YOU use our sketch as inspiration for a layout.  We have very few rules for our Sketch Challenge........as a matter of fact, we have just one rule.......we want your layout to resemble the sketch.  Feel free to flip or rotate the sketch, but we do want to look at your layout and be able to see that you used the sketch.  Other than that, you are free to use anything you have in your personal stash, and we welcome all styles of scrapbooking. 

We will award two prizes for this sketch challenge.  The first prize will be a collection of paper, flowers, chipboard, and embellishments.  The winner of the prize package will also be able to shop in the C'est Magnifique Store, and have their purchases sent with the prize package, so that means you won't have to pay for shipping.  

Our second prize, a $10 gift certificate to the C'est Magnifique Store,  will be awarded randomly to one of our participants who obviously uses one of our kits to create their Sketch Challenge layout. 

We will also chose 5 (or maybe more) layouts to feature on our blog!  

You have the entire month of May to submit your layout.

What do you have to do to enter our sketch challenge?

1.  You must be a follower of our blog.  It's easy to become follower -see the left sidebar.

2.  Create a layout using the sketch, and add it to our blog using the Inlinkz tool below.  Please link to the blog post where you have uploaded your layout  (not your general blog address). If you do not have a blog, you may link to an online gallery.

 Deadline for entering the sketch challenge is midnight, May 31, 2014 (US time).

Have fun with the sketch.  We can't wait to see how you use it!

An InLinkz Link-up