Hidden Journalling {Killing Kits Series}

Hello lovelies! It's Clair with the latest video in the Killing Kits Series for the Counterfeit Kit Challenge and this time around, I wanted to share a layout that I made with the last little bits of my Planning For Perfection Kit from January 2016. I can't believe that I've finally killed that kit!

Today's layout is small in size, but it's so easy to scale the methods I've used to suit 8x11 or 12x12 - and with minimal effort. Really. It took me more time to edit and voice-over the video, than it took to make the layout!

I've also added a 'hidden' section for some journalling. If, like me, you find it difficult to add your stories to a layout once it's finished (or you simply want to keep some of it a little more private) then I hope this idea will be useful.

Please feel free to leave comments here, on YouTube, or find me over in the Counterfeit Kit Facebook Community. I would love to hear from you! 

Killing Kits: Handmade Embellishments & Quick Card

It's time for me to share the latest of the videos in the Killing Kits Series that I'm working on in collaboration with the Counterfeit Kit Challenge and I'm delving back into the leftovers of my 'Planning For Perfection' Counterfeit Kit from January 2016. 

This was such a massive kit that I had to store the leftovers in two files (!) but I've nearly finished the first file - and I've loved making new, with old! I often find it easier to work in batches, so today's video includes a set of handmade embellishments *and* a little card. Who doesn't love a two for one, eh?

Whether you are struggling to finish a current kit, or need to revisit some older stash, I hope that the Killing Kits Series inspires you to love - and use - what you have!

As always, feel free to leave comments here, on my YouTube Channel, or over in the Counterfeit Kit Challenge Facebook Community. I'd love to hear from you!

Killing Kits: Clamshell Layout Process Video

Hello! I'm excited to share the latest of the videos in the Killing Kits Series that I'm working on in collaboration with the Counterfeit Kit Challenge. This time around, I'm working with the leftovers from my October 2017 Kit and December 2017 Kit from The Wild Hare Kits. I loved the October Kit so much that I asked for a similar kit in December - and, of course, that meant a fair amount of leftovers!

My inspiration for the layout was the beautiful HKC Exclusive Paper by Kimberly Hutchison, that's included in the May 2018 Kit from the Hip Kit Club - which is this month's kit to counterfeit over at the Counterfeit Kit Challenge.

Please feel free to leave comments here, on my YouTube Channel, or over in the Counterfeit Kit Challenge Facebook Community. I'd love to hear from you!

Wild Hare Kits: Clair Scraplifts Iris ❤

Hello! Hello! Did you know that the Wild Hare Kits Design Team have been busy scraplifting each other all month? If you've not had chance to check out our work this month, now is the time! I'm over on the Wild Hare Kits Blog today, sharing my scraplift of the amazing Iris Fox.

I was so happy to hear that I would be scraplifting Iris! She has a style that, somehow, combines structure and whimsy and I knew that there would be a lot of fantastic layouts for me to choose from ❤

I knew that I needed to find a layout that I could 'transcribe' to 6x8 - which is the standard size for most of my layouts - and, in the end, I lost at least an hour or two scrolling through Iris' Instagram feed (@whimsyfox) and found one of her older layouts that called my name. (Can you spot which one it was? Head on over to the Wild Hare Kits Blog to check whether you're correct!)

First, I added a few embellishments from earlier Wild Hare Kits to the leftovers of my Petite Kit - it still amazes me how each kit co-ordinates so well with my stash - and with all of my older kits! To 'Square Off' the layout a little, I added some washi to the bottom, then concentrated on a 'Grid' for the rest of the layout.

Of course, it needed to be a little smaller than the one on Iris' layout, so each section is a little smaller than 2 x 2 in. I cut down some of the cardstock from my kit and layered them with some embellishments for a little added detail. Then I added a small 'Title' from the stack of Reset Girl Labels I received in my kit. (I love them!) The little leaves, behind the label are stolen from one of the Pinkfresh Studios Frames I received in my kit - they were just the right size and colour to add a little detail to my layout!

Finally, I added a little stitching. Iris's layout includes some hand-stitching but I love my machine - and I also wasn't sure I would be able to fit hand stitches between each element as neatly.

I'm so happy with how my scraplift turned out - and I have several more of Iris' layouts saved in my favourites, so I'm sure there will be more scraplifting of Iris in the near future!

Wild Hare Kits: Project Life, The Daddy/Daughter Date

Today, I'm back on The Wild Hare Kits Blog with a Project Life spread for ... um ... August 2017. I really am that far behind. But, I am steadily making headway and that's all that counts. Sitting down with a Wild Hare Kit definitely makes it all a lo easier, as I know I have coordinated stash on hand - and don't need to start a search for that label I remember buying circa. 2011.

This layout is a little close to my heart, as it's from a 'Daddy Daughter Date'. My dad is very camera shy, but he hasn't realised that my Huawei mobile has a camera - so I'm able to take candid shots of him at home, or on our adventures, without him noticing. It's amazing!

I've dedicated one side of the spread to a 6x8 photograph of dad and in between the Pockets, I've added a leaflet from The Ridges Garden we visited. The colours of the leaves on the 'Beautiful' cardstock by Pinkfresh Studios matched the colours of the leaflet so, so well. I've used one side of it, with a little stack of butterflies I die-cut from the 'Dashing' Heidi Swapp cardstock in my kit (once more, look at how well those colours match!)

I then cut another 3x4 and used the other side as the base for a little embellishment from my own stash. Perfection!

Who knows, if it's this easy, maybe I'll catch up one day?!

Wild Hare Kits: Adventure Ahead Layout & Process Video

I'm back on The Wild Hare Kits Blog today with this little layout about a (fabulous) weekend I spent on the Isle of Man, with my bestie. I think it's my favourite from this month's kit! The die-cuts from 1Canoe2 are just amazing!

There's more details on The Wild Hare Kits Blog (have a little look) and I have another process video up on my YouTube Channel!

Wild Hare Kits: Hometown Layout & Process Video

I'm on The Wild Hare Kits blog today with this layout based this month's sketch by the lovely Jess. You'll find more details about the layout on the blog and - drumroll - my first process video is ready and viewable on my YouTube Channel!!!

Processing the video was at least five times more effort than the layout - so a massive shout-out to teammates Jess Claire, Kira Ness, Iris Fox and Sarah Yerke who make it look easy!

Wild Hare Kits: Madeira Layout

I'm off work for an extended weekend and it feels so lovely to be in the craftroom - and it's sunny. I've been busy with my kit from The Wild Hare Kits and I only have a little bit of it left!

I've been scrapping from a random selection of loose photographs on my desk - and decided it was about time I added more stories to my layouts, so this one includes my own handwriting!!! *shock*

Wild Hare Kits: Love This Man

This layout is one of my recent favourites (made with leftover bits from my September and October kits from The Wild Hare Kits.)

I love this man so much. He's so kind. And he never fails to make me smile. Aw. 

Wild Hare Kits: December Daily, The Reason Why

My 'The Reason Why' layout for December Daily is finished and I am so very happy with how it turned out. It features lots of lovely die-cuts from (or made with) my latest kit from The Wild Hare Kits.

I have that 'Holiday Joy' feeling every time I look at it! 🎄❤ 🎅

I'll have December Daily foundations to show soon - I seriously love scrapbooking the holidays!

Wild Hare Kits: Simplicity Itself

Before The Wild Hare Kits Design Team reveal our November kits (tomorrow!) I have one last little October layout to sneak in. Well, really, because the UK kits went missing here in UK for several weeks, I have *lots* more to share from this kit - so November will most likely be a bit of a double-act!

This little layout is simplicity itself. One 6x8 photograph, combined with washi, stickers and a little sequin! Done and dusted - and, more importantly, in the album! ❤❤❤

Wild Hare Kits: Favourite Little Layout

Hello! Hello! I'm excited to be sharing my latest layout from my October Kit. (You can see my reveal video here - Wild Hare Kits: October Kit Reveal.) This month the DT are all working with the Petite Kits, but I still seem to have a lot of new stash! It's wonderful!

This really is one of my favourite moments from the last few months and I've created this little 6x8 layout to add into my Project Life Album for 2017. We took several, increasingly, silly selfies at the Haigh Hall Foodie Friday in June. I still can't believe how daft we all are and how much we love being daft with each other - and on camera! We had a really lovely evening!

Now, whilst I have liked all of the kits that I've received from the Wild Hare Kits, I loved this one. In fact, I am still loving it and despite the fact that I still have a lot of it left, I'm already worried about what will happen when I've used it all! I really believe that, having received a few kits now, I've worked out my own style - and what I work with most - and our curators are now able to send me kits that really hit my sweet spot! 

Since I started on my kit fairly late this month (when my kit was lost somewhere in the UK!) I still have a lot to share. In the meantime, read a little bit more about how I created this layout by visiting the Wild Hare Kits Blog. The DT are over there each and every month, with more detail on all of their kits and makes. Seriously, these ladies are killing it (and I still can't believe that I am one of them!)

Wild Hare Kits: Let Your Heart Be Free Layout

Scrapbooking really became 'me' when I discovered 6x8 layouts. I adore these little canvases. I've already made six (and some other bits) with my kit from The Wild Hare Kits - and my next kit is on the way!

Yay! Love having all of these memories out and in my albums! Has anyone else been busy scrapping this weekend?