My Favorite Seaside Treasure

The smell of salt water, the sting of the year's first sunburn, kids wanting chips just to feed the seagulls...all things that remind me of our trip to the beach.  I had a wonderful time but could not wait to get back home to scrapbook some of the great pictures that were taken.
 LisaJane must have been thinking about my little man when she came up with the SEASIDE TREASURES file...okay, maybe that was just me when I saw the file and knew it had to be for "my favorite seaside treasure", my grandson, Caleb---gotta love that beach physique!!!
For this layout, I cut out the seashell border and placed it in between the strips of patterned paper.  I also created the title from the file, cutting it out several times and gluing them together to make it look and feel like chipboard.  I love everything you get in this file--several title options, the border plus that awesome shell flourish.....(see below for file contents and/or click on image to be taken to the store). 

SUPPLIES (other than cut file)

Papers by Bo Bunny Gabrielle collection

Stamp (for fence) from Art Impressions

Assorted Jolees

Prima Flowers

Thanks for looking....................Sharon

FLOWER FLOURISH ACCENT

Hi all Eve here with you today , i have a layout i would like to share with you using the flower flourish accent file ....You can purchase it HERE  I have cut it out in plain white card stock and inked it with a variety of distress inks and then i have used Black Gold glimmer mist to give it a little sparkle ...and just to make it pop i dotted it with liquid pearls on the edges .I have also used the cutout file on the reverse side to do a little masking on the page before i turned it over to adhere it down ...
I have teamed it with some older kaiser paper range called ROUGH & TOUGH ...its a very versatile file to work with .

Thanks for looking
Eve xx

Easter Layout

Here is a 2-page Easter layout that I finished. The main element on the layout is a wonderful cutter file collection from FileKutz by LisaJane called Easter Train Collection (lkcol01).

This is a fabulous, very detailed file collection. It comes with all of the train cars and the 3 little animals. You can also get just the train by itself (lk00006), or the animals (chick, bear, and bunny) are available individually as well.

To embellish the train and its pieces, I used flock, Stickles, embossing folders, and pen details. After assembling the train pieces, I connected them together with some silver cording. I used some Easter ribbon from Hobby Lobby to cover the seam between my patterned paper and yellow Bazzill cardstock. The date is done with stickers (Provo Craft Alphabitties). Pen details were added to the animals' eyes and faces. The title was created in my KNK Studio GE software and I added yellow Stickles to it.

Here are a couple of closeups of the Easter Train.




I am really pleased with how this turned out. This was one of the more time consuming layouts I have created, but it was definitely worth it.

Kelly

TIME for a New Challenge

Poets, songwriters and philosophers have all written, sung and lectured about TIME....the sweet rewards, the tragic loss of, the thief, the ravisher, the treasure, the pleasure.  This weekend's challenge also revolves around TIME.   LisaJane has created an absolute treasure of a file that includes clock faces, hands and numbers, even roman numerals.  There are so many options in this file, you will be able to use it over and over and get a different look each time.

My challenge to you is to simply create a layout/card/project that includes this file AND the word "time" somewhere on your project.  The way you decide to use the file is entirely up to you...use it as a background, an embellishment or part of a saying or title.  Time may be used in any form on your layout also....borrow from a song, a saying, or by itself.  (I am sure you can think of millions but just in case, you can find some "time" songs and sayings HERE and HERE .)


You will have the rest of the week and weekend to create your layout as the submission deadline will be May 23rd at 12:00pm EST and winners will be announced here on this blog soon after.  A random winner will be chosen from the submissions to receive an additional free file of your choice from FILEKUTZ.  **Please use the "add your link" button at the bottom of this post to link up your submitted project

 For my layout, I kept hearing Cyndi Lauper's classic "Time after Time" running over and over in my head and I just love the unconditional meaning of the lyrics "If you fall, I will catch you" so I incorporated that into this layout about my son.  I wanted to use the file as a background so I chose the hands and numerals I wanted to use, cut them out and then used Black Diamond stickles on them to give them a shiny finish like a metal clock would have.  

I hope you get a chance to play with this really great file and enter the challenge.  And don't forget to subscribe to this blog so that you can be notified of upcoming file challenges to get you inspired and motivated to complete those layouts. 

If you missed the Challenge and File you can still purchase the clock file HERE

Thanks....Sharon

Berry Sweet - Strawberry Flourish Vine File

A friend of my daughter has the cutest little girl and she is soo sweet........how sweet you ask...."berry sweet".  I was lucky enough to be given this gorgeous picture of her and knew that I wanted to use the STRAWBERRY FLOURISH VINE file to create this layout.  
I welded two of the vines together and used it as a background frame.  I used Glossy Accents on the strawberries to give them a nice shiny finish and popdotted them to the vine along with adding the leaves..  Not only is the file perfect for those berry picking pictures but also for those "sweet as a berry" pictures.  Thanks for looking!  Sharon

BUTTERFLY FLOURISH PAGE KIT

Hi bloggers Eve here with you again to share a cute file that you can find over HERE i really enjoyed using this versatile file as there is so much on it that you can cut out ...
I done a layout with it in the soft kaiser fairy papers from a few years back and this photo is of my little boy Mason ...Hope you enjoy my creations .

Thanks for looking
Eve xx

Sunrise Flight

I wanted this layout to be very simple and to concentrate on the beautiful sunrise image. When I found LisaJane's Evergreen border, I knew that I had to use it to enhance this layout. I choose a single set of trees and cut them out in various colors and then placed them throughout the layout.

TECHNIQUE TIP:  Using the same embellishments three times in this layout creates a visual triangle that helps move the readers eyes through the layout and pulls it all together. The natural fiber paper provides a great base for the trees and definitely mimics the rugged Alaskan coastline where this photo was shot.

SUNRISE FLIGHT - November 24, 2010 - Haines, Alaska

JOURNALING: As the slow winter sun rises, this eagle and Matt were treated to a beautiful orange glow.

PHOTOS: Bald Eagle images by Matt Shetzer of Shetzers Photography

SUPPLIES USED: Evergreen Border SKU: LK00265 by LisaJane at Filekutz, Sketch by Becky Fleck Page Maps 2 book (page 60), The Paper Studio Affinity cardstock, The Paper Company Kraft cardstock, K&Company Julianne patterned paper and journal tag, Stampabilities Brown ink, Tim Holtz Spiced Marmalade distress ink, Font: My Own Topher, Handmade paper, Doodlebug Design Paper frills, JudiKins textile cube stamp

Here is a photo of the complete set of Evergreen Borders that is available for purchase at FileKutz. I used the third set in this layout.

Garden of Life

Sometimes all it takes is a phrase or saying that starts motivation for a layout and then adding a FILEKUTZ by LisaJane is sure to complete the inspiration.  I have created this layout using Flourish Flower Frame lk00265....I love the gorgeous flourish and how you can layer the flowers from this file.  The mat is very versatile and can be placed vertical (see file image) or horizontal (like my layout).  

After cutting and layering the flowers from the file, I also added some Recollections tiny mulberry roses as centers and throughout the layout.  I inked the silver Making Memories bling that I had a teal color and added some small bees and ladybugs to give it more of a "garden" feel.  I then dug into my old fiber drawer and added some around the flowers and clouds to give it a "whispy" look.  Tiny alphas spell out the saying "If Mothers Were Flowers in the Garden of Life, I Would Pick You". 

More details and close ups are on my BLOG .

You can find this FILE and many other great ones HERE.  

Thanks, Sharon

EASTER CUP CAKE WRAPPERS

Hello everyone Eve here with another layout i have done using the easter eggs from a file at Filecutz ..you can view the file HERE ...I have only used the eggs from this set to create this layout , i had some easter egg foils left from last easter so i backed the cut out eggs with it to create some coloured eggs ..
supplies used are bo bunny  pedal pushers paper and chipboard range .

Thanks for looking
Hugz Eve

Look Out Below

I've been working feverishly to finish up my Bald Eagle scrapbook by the time we leave here in two weeks. It's been great fun, but I will be glad to get back to some different types of layouts and be able to start on our trip through Alaska last summer.  The Bald Eagle scrapbook will contain 28 layouts.

LOOK OUT BELOW - October 31, 2010 - Haines, Alaska

JOURNALS: Bald Eagles battle for a salmon meal in the last run of the season.

PHOTOS: Bald Eagle images by Shetzers Photography

SUPPLIES USED: K&Company Julianne patterned paper and mats, Kraft cardstock, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink (Antique Linen, Weathered Wood), Judikins Treasure Cube and Textiles Cube stamp, DCWV Neutrals cardstock, Bazzill Basics Just the Edge, Stampin Up Notes and Details and Dot Dot Dot stamps, Eagle cut file by FileKutz by LisaJane, Smooch pearlized ink, Sketch by PageMaps 2 (page 104), Font: Evie's hand

TECHNIQUE TIP: I used four different borders by Bazzill on this page. Two of them started out being off white so I used my stamps and inks to colorize them and add more texture to the layout. Another one started out to be off white and I decided that a pale blue would give a bit more separation to the zig zag border so I sponged some of the Tim Holtz weathered wood ink onto it to recolor it. The bluish textured flowers also started off in plain off white and with my stamps, I blended them in with the theme of the layout.

Here is a closeup of the wonderful cut file from LisaJane at FileKutz.  What a great way to finish off this layout.

To purchase this wonderful file, please click on the photo above to be taken to the website..

Easter Egg Hunting File

Bunnies are Brown, bunnies are white.

Bunnies are always an easter delight.

Bunnies are cuddly, the large and the small,

But I like chocolate ones best of all!!

Hello all, this is Sharon and we have all noticed that Spring is popping up everywhere, from the small buds blooming to the songs that the birds are singing....many new beginnings....perfect time for my new beginning---my first post and layout as DT here. I was so excited to create a spring layout, to use a color that I hardly ever use (purple) but mostly to use this adorable svg file called EASTER EGG HUNTING w/RABBIT from FileKutz By LisaJane. I wanted to create this layout with the bunny faceless but as you can see at the file image below, the file does include an adorable face for it.

I started creating my layout by blending distress ink on the edges of the white cardstock, using the Fiskars Read Between the Vines punch on the purple cardstock, and added various easter papers and a cardstock mats. Then I got to work on cutting and creating with the file. I like to create depth so the fence was cut, crinkled and chalked with distress ink and then I cut the grass 6 times - inked, crinkled and assembled them into one piece. I cut out the bunny pieces and the basket pieces - finishing them up by chalking and assembling them also. I put together the finished pieces and added some flowers, ribbon and a poem. Now all I have to do is take that perfect picture on Easter to add to my layout...gotta love being a page ahead!! This was a fun file to play with and I know I will be using these pieces, like the fence, over again on other layouts.

TATTERED FLOWERS

Hi Eve here with you today LisaJane asked me to work on the tattered flowers file you can find it HERE and this is what i have managed to come up with .
I love this file as its got so many different petals to work with , just let your imagination run wild with this file and you can create some amazing flowers for your scrapping stash .
I have used kaiser papers and some added prima flowers to my layout and as always kindy glitz and liquid pearls im so hooked on liquid pearls at the moment .

Anyway here is what i done i hope you like it

Thanks for looking
Hugz Eve

Sweet Baby

Sweet Baby

Here is a sweet little layout by Ronnie S, The photo is of her new Grandson, Chase who was born, 1-11-11. 

She used Sweet Baby file by FileKutz By LisaJane. The paper is from the DCWV kids stack, the border is from MS, the stickles are from Ranger, the inks used to ink edges are Momento inks, and Marvy Uchida Brush markers. The flowers are from Prima.

Pick of the Patch

Here is a 2-page layout I did of my son Alex. It uses elements from a page kit by FileKutz by LisaJane. The file is called Pickin Pumpkins "Make a Page Kit" (LK00170) and can be found HERE. I choose to make my own title because we didn't actually pick the pumpkin, but the rest of the elements were just perfect to showcase these photos. KellyS

Remember

Hi everyone Eve Sheppard here with my very first post of my first layout for Filekutz

I have used the Double Heart Flourish Frame to create this layout .

The photo is hubby and i renewing our wedding vows after 10 years of marriage .

Supplies i have used to create this layout are Green Tara flowers and silver butterfly spray ,

scrap paper from my stash , liquid pearls , and a hand made flower using a doily centre .

AND

Double Heart Flourish Frame from filekutz by lisajane

Thanks for taking the time to look at my work

Hugz Eve

Tools Of Prey

I wanted to share my first layout using one of LisaJane's files.  I love the svg cuts that she creates and when I saw this wonderful leaf background, I knew it had an eagle layout in it!!  Not only did I get this wonderful background, but I also now have some wonderful leaf and vine cutouts to use on another layout (stay tuned).  Notice the adorable little vines in the corners, they are the "leftovers" from the cut.  How great to be able to create multiple layouts from one cut file.

TOOLS OF PREY - October 31, 2010 - Haines, Alaska

JOURNALING: A Bald Eagle uses its talons as the primary tool for attack.

PHOTOS: Bald Eagle images by Shetzers Photography

SUPPLIES USED: DCWV Cafe Mediterranean and Neutrals Cardstock, Fall Leaf Background Jumble by LisaJane at FileKutz, {SKU LK00160}, Sizzix Dot Matrix embossing folder, Ranger's Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Stampablities ink, Creative Cafe Just Write stamp, My Little Shoebox

Here is a close up of the cut file from LisaJane, what wonderful layers!!!

Our Little Monkey

"OUR LITTLE MONKEY"

This awesome layout was done by Sharon S. using Our Little Monkey "Make a Page" SKU LK00196 design file by FileKutz By Lisa Jane.  Sharon is a very creative scrapper and shows of her work on her BLOG, it is very inspirational work.. so be sure to check it out.  She has used her Cricut, SCAL1 and chalk/ink to create her layout.  When Sharon emailed this Layout to me, I laughed so hard.. because I have about the same photo of my 3 year old in Our Rabbit's cage! So, as Sharon stated to me "Classic Photo"!! I love it and perfect for this cut file.  Thank you Sharon, for sharing it with me and others!



baby's 1st Christmas

I finally scrapped a layout of my son's first Christmas. At least I got it done before his second Christmas! LOL To complete my layout, I used 3 fabulous cutter files from FileKutz by LisaJane. The bottom border is her Candy Cane Christmas Border (lk00027). I attached the bows in the center and folded them up to give a little dimension (at least until it goes in the scrapbook). The title is from Baby's 1st Christmas Bears (lk00103). I added Stickles to the Christmas lights to make them sparkle. The cute little guy in the center (besides my son) is from her Snowbabies First Christmas (lk00084). I added FlowerSoft to the hat to make it look fuzzy. I wrote his name using the pen tool and a file from Jan Bryson. Kelly S

Cookies For Santa

Here is a layout using FileKutz By LisaJane's Files: Cookies for Santa and the flourish frame is from HOHO Santa's On The Go Page Kit.

Here is the recipe for the cookies:

White Chocolate, Cranberry, and Macadamia Nut Cookies

3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
½ cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries (about 6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips (about 8 1/2 ounces)
1 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts (about 4 1/2 ounces)
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl mix together the flour, soda and salt and set aside. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Add both sugars and beat until blended. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then vanilla. Add dry ingredients and beat just until blended. Using spatula, stir in cranberries, white chocolate chips, and nuts.

Using a small ice cream scoop or a tablespoon drop circular mounds of cookie dough onto a cookie sheet and lightly press down (mine tended to be about 1½ tablespoons.) Bake cookies until just golden, about 15 minutes or a little more. These can be made ahead and frozen for a couple weeks. Best eaten within a couple days– store airtight at room temperature.

Enjoy!

Halloween Layout : By Cathy

I think I stay sick, Story of my life, got to feeling better about 12AM!  Thought I would post this layout that I finished.  Design's by, Lisa Jane- FileKutz, made by me Cathy, using K & Company card stock, Cut it out with my Expressions & SCAL. I inked it using Distress ink{Old Paper} and Versa Magic Chalk Ink.

Oh, Just wanted to say I Love Your Book, It is soooo cute.
Cathy