Ulrika's July kit Projects!

Hi there! It´s time for me to show you four out of five of my projects that I created with the amazing July kit! You need to hang in there a bit for the sketch layout. You will just love this kit! It was so much fun working with the new Ombré Dreams from Blue Fern Studios! They can turn out so different depending of what colors you add. Hope you will be a bit inspired by my work!

The first layout is in fresh blue and white tones. Just love this photo of my boy smelling the Lilacs. He´s just like me and love to smell the flowers.

I used the stencil from the MM kid with some Gesso. I also painted the Princess Window in white. You find that Chipboard in the Embellishment add-on kit. 

I also used supplies from the Main kit, Flower add-on, Embellie add-on and the MM kit.

From my own stash I used: Gesso, doilie, cardstock and a die.

My next layout is much more dramatic in the color choice! I just love to add a little bit of black to make the colors pop! I cut out stripes and smaller pieces from the Bo Bunny Ephemera bag. You find that bag in the Main kit. It´s filled with yummie stuff to use. I also used the button a rhinestone and the darker flowers from that bag. For this layout I also used supplies from the Main kit, Embellie add-on, Flower add-on and the MM kit.

From my own stash I used: stamps, ink pad, enamel embossing powder and acrylic paint.

Now on to my third page! Here I left some white space to let the pretty paper show properly. I cut out a large Butterfly from the Ephemera bag and used it behind all layers. In the Mixed-media kit you get some fun Burlap circles. I punced out circles from one of the Ephemera papers and glued them on to the Burlap ones. For extra depth I doodled a bit with a black pen. I used the arrows to point out the way the bubbles take.

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

From my own stash I used: black pen, circle punches

This is the last layout I have to show you today! Here I also added some black to get a nice contrast. I painted the chipboard leaves and the word in black. To get a soft feeling I added the bow to my chunky flower cluster. A tip is if you find the larger flowers to lumpy to put under your photos just rip them apart! Yes, you are allowed to do that! I often use the bottom petals under a photo and then I use the rest somewhere else.

For this layout I use the Main kit, Flowe add-on, MM kit and the Embellishment kit.

From my own stash I used: edge punches, acrylic paint, doilie, cardstock.

That´s all from me for today! If you want to see more close-ups of the layouts you are very welcome to my personal blog at: www.lillblommanskapar.blogspot.com

Hugs from Ulrika!

Tammy's First Layouts with the New July Kit!

Hi!  I am Tammy, a new DT member. I am so honored to be here for the first time on C'est Magnifique Kits to share what I've created with the Fabulous July Kit! Let me tell you this kit is packed with some awesome goodies!

This first layout I call "Cherish".  It is a picture of my Husband and I.

I used items from the Main Kit, Flower Add-on, Embellishment Add-on, and the Magnifique Mixed Media Kit. I also used a paper punch, a doily, and pieces of cheesecloth from my stash. I also used a little bit of white stain on the purple flowers to soften the color.

I really love the romantic look I got from this kit! 

  

I call my second layout "Sisters".  The picture is our youngest daughter and a few of her sorority sisters when she was still in college.

  

I used items from the Main Kit, Flower Add-on, Embellishment Add-on, and the Magnifique Mixed Media Kit.  I started by using some gesso from my stash. I used it on the paper, photo and a little on the burlap. I also used some green stain from my stash on the chipboard, The lamp post stamp from the Embellishment Add on kit went perfect with the picture. The butterflies above the DZ were fussy cut from the BoBunny package in the kit.(I don't throw anything away) This kit was really fun to play with!  

I can't wait to see what the other Design Team Members have created with this kit!

A Sneak Peek at July

It's the middle of the month and that means we're here to give you look at the paper we will be using in our July Kit, the Magnifique Mixed Media Kit, and our two add-ons.

First up is the patterned paper that we will be featuring in July - the Ombré Dreams collection from Blue Fern Studios (an American company).   C'est Magnifique Kits typically includes papers from manufacturers outside the United States.  This month, however, due to the sale of the Kit Club, there was not enough time for the new owner to order paper outside the country.  We feel confident you will love the paper we have selected for July, and in August, we will resume using paper from other countries.

Kit Paper

Blue Fern Studios: Ombré Dreams: Charlotte's Dream
Blue Fern Studios: Ombré Dreams: Dream Cards
Blue Fern Studios: Ombré Dreams: Ginger's Dream
Blue Fern Studios: Ombré Dreams: Joyce's Dream
Blue Fern Studios: Ombré Dreams: Julianna's Dream
Blue Fern Studios: Ombré Dreams: Leslie's Dream
Blue Fern Studios: Ombré Dreams: Shannon's Dream
Blue Fern Studios: Ombré Dreams: Susan's Dream

Magnifique Mixed Media Kit

Our July Magnifique Mixed Media Kit is now available in our Store.  We will have a video tutorial on our blog soon by our very own Karita Vainio,  You won't want to miss it!  Our Magnifique Mixed Media Kits sell out quickly, so head over to the store to get yours now.

 

Lindy's Stamp Gang: Starburst: Salt Water Taffey
Tim Holtz: Distress Paint: Shaded Lilac
Luminarte: Twinkling H2O's: Ginger Peach
Luminarte: Twinkling H2O's: Snapdragon
Shimmerz: Dazzelerz: Lemon Drop
The Crafters Workshop: 6x6 Template: Mini Texturized
Melissa Frances: Vintage Resin: Arrows (2)
Manor House: Yellow Flower
Prima: Innoscence 2 Flowers
Prima: Something Blue: Ring Bearer
Burlap Circles
Bazzill Basics: Small Word Stickers: Family
Blue Fern Studios: Chipboard: Royal Monarchs
Glass tiles (various sizes)
(some items may be partial packages) 

Flower Add-on

We create a Flower Add-on each month for those of you who like extra flowers.   We have selected six additional packages of flowers that compliment the kit and put them together as an add-on.

Petaloo: Penny Lane Mixed Blossoms: Lavender
Petaloo: Penny Lane Forget Me Nots: Teal
Prima: Ascot Park: Carnation
Prima: Something Blue: First Dance
Prima: Anna Marie: Flowers
KaiserCraft: Mini Blossoms: Honey 

Embellishment Add-on 

Lastly, we have an Embellishment Add-on so you can stretch your kit even further.  

 

BoBunny: Enchanted: Brads
Prima: Woodgrain Alphabet
Prima: Resin: White Feathers
Blue Fern Studios: Chipboard Word: Fabulous
Blue Fern Studios: Chipboard: Princess Window
Prima: Say it in Crystals Mini Swirls: Multicolor
BoBunny: Stamp: Gateway

Our new owner, Deonna, is off to a great start with our July Kit.  Paper add-ons, the MMM Kit, and both embellishment add-ons are available now for purchase in our Store.

Our May Sketch Challenge Winners!

Hi blog readers!  Deonna, the new owner of C'est Magnifique Kits has been super busy behind the scenes getting everything ready for our upcoming July Kit.  We will be giving you a sneak peek at it in just a few days.  We can't wait for you to see what she has chosen for her very first kit!

Today we'd like to announce the winners of May Sketch Challenge, and show you a few of the layouts that we have chosen to feature. 

Our first prize, chosen by Random.org, goes to..............#3, Carrie Sedlack.  Congratulations Carrie!!  You will receive a prize package from C'est Magnifique Kits.  Please e-mail Deonna{at}cestmagnifiquekits{dot}com and she will give you all the details.  Your prize must be claimed within 7 days.

Take a look at the happy Disney inspired birthday layout Carrie created!

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 Alena Grinchuk.  Please e-mail Deonna{at}cestmagnifiquekits{dot}com and she will send you your coupon code.  Your prize must be claimed within 7 days.  Alena used our March Kit to create this stunning layout:

 Now we would like to feature a few layouts from those who participated in the sketch challenge.  These are in no particular order.  

"Too Cute" by Becky Wagner

"Enjoy Every Moment" by Yvette McDonald

"Green Monkeys" by Caroleanne Wright

"Beachy" by Valerie Andrieux

"Map Room" by Julene Matthews

Thanks to each of you who entered our May Sketch Challenge.  You are an inspiration to all of us.

We will not be posting a sketch challenge in June, but be sure to check back in July, when we will have a new sketch for you!

One More for the June MMM Kit w/Erin

Hi everyone. Today is a bittersweet day for me. I've been honored to be a part of the C'est Magnifique family for so long now, but it is now my turn to say good-bye. It's been a pleasure designing with these amazing kits every month and am honored to have been given the opportunity. 

I leave you today with a card that I created using the June MMM kit...

"Discover"

I started out with the rub-ons on my card base, applying them to the upper-left and lower-right. Next I used a craft knife to lightly spread gesso over everything, but wiping it away from the rub-ons.

The 13 Arts paint in this kit is smooth as butter! I used a mask and a craft knife to create the stenciled design and allowed it to dry on its own. Next I began applying the purple and blue Gelatos along the edges where the stenciled areas were. With a baby wipe, I began to blend them and then discovered that upon doing so, the painted stenciled areas began to blend as well. 

Finally, I added the Blue Fern Studios "Techno Rings" chipboard (cut in half) and the Maya Road wood hearts before finishing it all off with a flower cluster.

One more look at the complete MMM Kit:

Thank-you so much for allowing me to share with you all this time. 

C'est Magnifique is in great hands and I know there are so many exciting things to come! So stay tuned!

Colors of the June Kit

Hi blog readers.  It's Valerie today, and I'd like to share with you a couple layouts and a mixed media piece I have created using the June Kit, "Lazy Days of Summer".   This kit features paper from both 7 Dots and KaiserCraft.  

For my first layout, I used this gorgeous paper from KaiserCraft.  I love the color and detailed background.  As soon as I saw it, I remembered this photo of my nephew that I took shortly after he was born.  I love his little aviator hat.  Black seemed to be the perfect accent color.

I took a softer, more neutral approach with the 7 Dots paper for this layout.  I also chose a photo with neutral tones, and added just a bit of color.

To add some interest to the background, I sprayed 3 colors of mist on my craft sheet, in 3 areas.  I then placed a 12x12 stencil on the craft sheet and let some of the ink cover it, before removing it and placing it on my background paper.  After the mist had dried, I lined up the stencil with the pattern, and applied some super-thick white gesso to add some dimension.

 

I like to save the flaps from boxes to use as the substrate for mixed media pieces.  They are lightweight and best of all.....free!  That's what I used for this mixed media piece titled "Fly".  The quote, "Until you spread your wings, you'll never know how far you'll fly" is printed on one of the papers from the KaiserCraft collection. 

 I used the gelatos from the Magnifique Mixed Media Kit to create the background, along with some white paint, paint, mists, and rub-ons.  

 

Next up will be Erin with a layout using the Magnifique Mixed Media Kit.  Enjoy your weekend!

Newest Design team member

I would like to introduce our latest C'est Magnifique Kits Design team member.  Tammy Broadaway from Bono Arkansas.  She is going to be a great addition to the team!
Here is just a little information from Tammy until we get her Bio and Picture uploaded.

I have been married for 30 years. I have 3 adult children, two daughters and one son. They are all married, the oldest daughter has my two wonderful grandsons. I have lived in Arkansas for 37 years, after growing up in the military. I have scrapbooked since I was a teenager but today’s type of Scrapbooking since my oldest Grandson was born 14 years ago when my daughter introduced me to the local Scrapbooking Store. My Scrapping Style is mostly “Shabby Chic” or “Vintage”. I love flowers, bling, and ink! I have made some of my best, life long friends through Scrapbooking and I love to attend crops for the day or weekend!

I am thrilled and honored to be invited as a member of the Design Team of C’est Magnifique.
Thanks,
Tammy