Tina's January Kit Projects

Happy New Year, friends! Tina here today on the blog to share my January Kits projects "New Beginnings" This Kit was so lovely with all the wonderful pastel color and lovely papers.

For my first layout I kept it to a simple style, using the beautiful chipboard flowers from the January Embellishment Kit.  The layout was set on the cardboard paper included in the January Main Kit.

Another layout using the January Flower Add on . 

My third layout, I just loved the yellow and lavender colors in these papers. 

In the kit there were some project life pages ... Although I'm not really into scrapping that way I think its a fabulous option if you have a bunch of photos you want to get down in albums. I really do like the idea of scrapping a layout with a favorite photo and then using the project life pages to display other photos that go along with it. Anyways I just made up a fun and simple project letter page. Notes and photos can be added and slipped behind the cute papers ;) 

Using the January Mixed Media Kit, I created this cute heart canvas mini. 

To see all the January Kits and add ons click HERE. Hope you all are having a happy, healthy and creative start to 2016. 

Nadine's January Kit Projects

Happy New Year! Nadine here today sharing with you my projects using the January 2016 C'est Magnifique Kits, New Beginnings. I love the pastel colors on the Blue Fern Studios Autumn Anthology papers and all the coordinating embellishments to go with them.

For my first layout, I used a picture of me as a little girl. 

Using the flowers from the January 2016 flower Add-On kit I was able to create a pretty flower cluster to go perfectly with the papers.

Tearing out a piece of the background paper and then adhering another piece of paper behind it creates a fun look with some added dimension to your page.

My next layout I wanted to show how the January 2016 New Beginnings kit can be used not only just for girly pages but for boy pages as well, so I used some pictures of my dad when he was little.

The little Mechanicals Vintage Trinkets by Prima Finnabair that are in the January 2016 Embellishment Add-On kit add a great touch to any page or card.

I also really liked the canvas banner by Prima that comes in the January 2016 Embellishment Add-On Kit.

My last layout is another picture of me when I was little on my first bicycle. 

On this flower cluster, I used one of the cute stickers from the alpha sheet that came in the January 2016 main kit. 

I love chipboard so I was really excited to see these gorgeous Ginger Poppies in the January 2016 Embellishment Add-On kit. I painted it with the CM Blue Bubble Paint from the January 2016 Mixed Media kit.

To see all the January 2016 kits click HERE and make sure to keep checking back to see even more inspiration from more of our designers along with some new challenges that we have coming up.

Kathleen's kit reveal

"New Beginnings"

 C'est Magnifique January kit

My first three layouts featuring my incredibly cute grandson.  I present to you bold and fun, earthy and lively, soft and sweet.

We will now have moodboard challenges instead of the sketches.  Here is my take on our first board.

This month we have the pleasure of playing with the irresistible "Blue Fern Studios Autumn Anthology".  These papers are gorgeous with beautiful outdoorsy graphics and deep rich colors.  The kits has so many wonderful goodies to create  a wide variety of layouts and ATC's.  I am in love with this kit!

In this layout I used:
Main kit, Mixed Media kit, Flower add-on

For this layout I started with a splash mask and modeling paste.  I infused my paste with the Blue Bubble paint.  Once it dried I came back over the splashed with the blue paint to accent them and outlined it all in navy blue marker.
The picture is double matted with tag cards, doily and ribbon creating more interest.
The key crown chippie and hearts received a coat of gesso followed by a light brushing of the Mango Milk paste.
Finally I came back in with my paints to highlight the splashes, created a floral arrangement with the chippie and added a few micro beads.

 Stash items:  Micro beads, blue magic marker, Cheese clothe and gesso

I will be presenting a monthly one layout three ways feature.  This is the third level.

I used the main kit, Mixed media kit and the Flower add-on.

Stash items: Micro beads, stencil and modeling paste.

I love this month's chippies!  This is a picture of my grandson's playgroup.

I used a flower stamp and the embossing powder on the blue paper.  So delicate and lovely isn't it!  I applied a light coat of gesso on the chippies then used the embossing powder from the mixed media kit. 

I used the main kit, Mixed Media kit and the Flower add-on

C'est Magnifique will also begin with a project life pages section.
This is my first attempt.

 This series show what a fabulous time my daughter and I had in London England a couple of years ago.  Can't wait to go back!!

 This kit has all the elements to make fun and interesting picture pockets!  I look forward to creating my first album over the next twelve months.  I hope you join me and share your projects with us on facebook!

I used only the Main kit.

Thank you for stopping by and taking I peek!

C'est Magnifique Mixed Media Techniques and Tutorials Challenge

Hello dear C´est Magnifique friends, it´s Evelyn here! Today we want to continue our journal of new beginnings with our second challenge, which is a Mixed Media Challenge!

How does it work and what are you asked to do?  Every month we will ask you to use a Mixed Media Technique, special art supplies, ......... well, stay curious, what we will bring you in future! We will show you a Technique Tutorial so you can easily imitate on your project.

And the best of all, it is an Anything Goes Challenge! That means you can create, whatever your heart desires - create a layout, canvas, card, altered project, OTP project, art journal page.......... whatever you want! Of course you can combine our challenges, you only have to follow the rules.

It´s really fun and easy, isn´t it? 

So let´s start!

Welcome to our first Mixed Media Challenge!

STENCIL BUMP TECHNIQUE

 I´ve made this card and a tutorial video:

For some more inspiration here are some more examples:

- Kathy Bradley´s project - 
 

Evelyn Walter´s second project

Debbie Sherman's Project

Here are rules, they are simple and will make your project enjoyable to create!

1. The challenge runs from January 4, 2016 and ends February 7, 2016 at midnight.

2. Create a project using the "Stencil Bump Technique". You can create a layout, altered project, canvas, cards or  anything that inspires you using this technique.  

3.  When you are done, leave a comment on the C'est Magnifique Blog with a link to your blog sharing your C'est Magnifique Stencil Bump Technique Challenge projects. Please title the Blog Post as C'est Magnifique January Mixed Media Challenge.

4. Have Fun!  Can't wait to see your projects!!

C'est Magnifique 2016 Pinspiration Party

Hello C'est Magnifique friends!  Today is a day of new beginnings, when we all make changes and try new things.  With that being said, this new year with C'est Magnifique we will be doing some different challenges to inspire your creativeness and ours!  Instead of our normal sketch challenge we will be having a Pinspiration Party every month! Everyone loves a party and we are sure you will love this one too!  

What is a Pinspiration Party you ask?  You create a layout based on the photos we have put together in a collage. Inspiration boards such as this one are used to inspire you in many ways.  For example with our first mood board you can add bling as in the center photo with crystals and beads.  It also has metals that you can draw inspiration from by adding metal pieces to your project.  The flowers in each of the photos are beautiful and colorful and add romance and beauty to any layout.  We all love flowers!  The bicycle along with the picture of Peonies offers inspiration with it's vintage feel. And last but not least the beautiful lacy gown gives us all fantasies of a dreamy romantic Cinderella story with lots of layers and beautiful lace.

It's that easy!

Our first challenge begins today with our first Pinspiration Party!  We hope you will all play along and of course there is a prize to be had so get out your scrapping supplies and get started!  The photos are inspired by our January kit, but you don't have to use the kit to play along.

Here are rules, they are simple and will make your project enjoyable to create!

1. The challenge runs from January 1, 2016 and ends January 31, 2016 at midnight.

2. Create a project using our January Pinspiration Board. You can create a layout, altered project, canvas, cards or  anything that inspires you from this Pinspiration Board.  You can choose inspiration from the photos, colors, textures from one of the photos or all of them!

3.  When you are done, leave a comment on the C'est Magnifique Blog with a link to your blog sharing your C'est Magnifique Pinterest Party Challenge layouts. Please title the Blog Post as January C'est Magnifique Pinterest Party Challenge.

4. Have Fun!  Can't wait to see your projects!!

On a different note:

 I have the results of the December Sketch Challenge. The prize, chosen by Random.org, goes toMarina Gridasova ! Congratulations! You have won a prize package from C'est Magnifique owner Deonna. Please contact Deonna at cmdeonna@yahoo.com within 7 days for details on how to claim your prize.

Here is Marina's beautiful winning layout!!

We would also like to feature some of the other layouts that were entered.

Melenia Agapides

Beatriz

Carrie Sedlack

This will be our last sketch challenge as we are going to switch things up to the Pinterest Party.

We hope all you talented ladies will play along with our Pinterest Party Challenge!  

Debbie

C'est Magnifique January Kit Reveal

 It's time to give you a look at everything you can find in the January Kits and to remind you of our Add-Ons.  Our Designers have been hard at work creating their favorite projects with this beautiful kit!

January Kit - New Beginnings

Kit Embellishments:
Prima Flowers Bella Notte Hickory, Via Flamina Rosa
Prima Royal Menagerie Alphabets Stickers
Blue Fern Studios Royal Wands
Bazzil  Swiss Dot and Terra Cotta, Clay
Chatterbox Papers
7 Gypsies Census Paper
Blue Fern Studios Autumn Anthology Papers
2 Project Life Inserts
Leaves
Multi Bakers Twine
Cream Lace Robbon
Pink Ribbon
Wooden Hearts*
Mini Tags*
Rhinestone strip

*Partial Package

Our Designer Djamila Khiter made a video to present you the kit:

Paper Add-On

Magnifique Mixed Media Kit

The January Magnifique Mixed Media Kit is available now in our Store!

Prima Canvas Album
Prima flowers Eminence
Prima Clear Stamp
Embroidered Canvas
Stick Pins
Blue Fern Studio Celebration Hearts *
Blue Fern Studio Embossing Powder
WeRMemory Keepers Flowers Stems Kit
Canvas Sheet
C'est Magnifique Blue Bubbles Paint
C'est Magnifique Bubbles Shimmer Mist
C'est Magnifique Mango Milk Paste
C'est Magnifique Blueberry Rasberry Sparkles

C'est Magnifique Pinkcicle Paste

*Partial Package

Our designer Djamila Khiter made a video to present:

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

Prima:Aire Collection, Calcutta, Divine, Elle, Mini Bouquet, Lucerne

Embellishment Add-On

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

Goodie Bag Includes: Buttons, Kaisercraft pink brads, Cork Circle,
BakersTwine, Mni Assorted Tile Words, C'est Magnifique Blue/Brown Silk
Prima Canvas Banner
Prima Metal
Prima Wooden ATC Cards
Prima Lovely Prints
Blue Fern Ginger Poppies
Petaloo BurlapBlossoms*

*Partial Package

Doesn't the January Kit look gorgeous?

The Magnifique Mixed Media Kit, the Flower Add-On and the Embellishment Add-On are available now for purchase in the C'est Magnifique Store!

Our talented design team will be back to inspire you with more projects and some fun Challenges using our January Kit.

C'est Magnifique Celebrates the New Year !

Hello C'est Magnifique Friends!  Debbie with you today inviting you all to join us in the new year for some fun new challenges beginning January 2016!  Can you believe 2015 is almost over?!  With a new year comes some change for everyone including the C'est Magnifique Design team!  We will be revealing some new designers, videos, tutorials and new challenges! There will be something for everyone to join in and play and win prizes!!

Starting December 31st with our Beautiful January Kit Reveal and every week after that lots of inspiration by our design team, some fabulous Guest Designers and elegant kits!

Hope to see you there!

Debbie