Wild Hare Kits: Remember This Always Layout & Process Video

Hello! Hello! Even if I am based in the UK (where summer is normally confined to two, mid-week, days of sunshine sometime in June) I am so excited for summer! And I have my kit from The Wild Hare Kits to thank for all of the excitement

This month I received a Deluxe Kit to work with and I could not have been more happy with the wonderful selection of neutral cardstock and fun, travel themed embellishments. I decided to start on some of my older travel stories – and I really want to focus on the actual stories – so I started with this beautiful tree, on the Etosha Salt Plains in Namibia. I like a clean look, so I chose to use the more neutral side of Paper No. 22 from the Paige Evan’s Pick Me Up Collection for Pink Paislee.

I added detail with a 6x4 Project Life Card from the kit and some of the die-cuts from Crate Paper’s Here and There Collection. Then added some washi to create a hidden section on the layout behind the central section. I’ve used some of the Palms Paper from Crate Paper’s Wild At Heart Collection to create an envelope (which I’ll stuff with notes about Namibia and some ephemera) all hidden away!

I used one of my small (like, really, teeny-tiny) dies to create some arrows, which I’ve added to the central section of the layout. I’m so happy that I was able to stitch over them without difficulty. Sometimes I hold my breath a little when I add stitches – as it’s a make or break moment!

Finally, I stitched a little at the bottom of the layout, for some extra texture and added a little sentiment from One Canoe Two’s Twilight Collection (I received that last month and it’s the only element that I’ve added from my stash all month!) and some enamel dots!

There’s a Process Video for this layout over on my YouTube Channel today, so do head on over and subscribe, if you want to see these layouts in action – and catch a little look at the hidden section!!!

Wild Hare Kits: June 2018 Kit Reveal

It's kit reveal day at The Wild Hare Kits! After working with the Petite Kits for the last few months, I asked for a Deluxe Kit this month and I'm in a state of shock - I really should remember just how much is included in these babies!

Remember to check out the kit reveals from the rest of the Wild Hare Kits DT, as each kit is curated just for us each and every month. And, of course, if you would like to request your own custom kit, just complete the Style Profile!

Wild Hare Kits: Little Love Card

I've made a little card with some leftovers from an earlier layout, it really is my favourite way to stretch out my supplies!

I had a little stack of 2x3 sections from the lovely 'Let Your Heart Decide' Collection by Pinkfresh Studios. (I had a whole 6x6 Pad in my kit, but I still can't help myself when it comes to little bits, I just have to try and use them!) So, I cut them all down to 1x3, then added them to a 6x4 card base. I really like the off-set, random look, but I think a more structured look would also be nice and may try it next!

Once I'd added them to the cardstock, I ran the card through my sewing machine to add a simple running stitch. I like the added texture - and it secures all of the cardstock.

I then choose a sentiment sticker from the 'swoonsome' One Canoe Two sheet that was included with the kit, along with a little heart sticker. It's so cute. Finally, I added a few of my favourite little sparkles (like, seriously, I add them to everything) and that's it.

I love it when I'm able to find a way to use up all of my little leftovers at the end of the month!

Wild Hare Kits: Making Memories (and Embellishments)

Today with my take on this month's Wild Hare Kits 'Handmade Embellishment Challenge.' I love to make my own embellishments - and often use my selection of dinky, little dies to make hearts, stars and flowers. In fact, I make my own embellishments so often, that I was already halfway through this layout when I realised that it would fit this month's challenge. It still counts, right? *I won't tell, if you don't!*

I used a small die-cut to make lots and lots of little banners from the beautiful selection of papers in the Pinkfresh Studios 'Let Your Heart Decide' collection. I then shuffled them, so that there would be variety in each banner, before running them through my sewing machine.

Once I'd attached the banners to my layout, I realised that they looked nice, but a little boring. That was easily solved, by adding some more interest with the stickers from One Canoe Two's Twilight Collection. The little crosses and hearts are just lovely!

Wild Hare Kits: May 2018 Kit Reveal

It's kit reveal day at The Wild Hare Kits! I'm so excited to work with this month's kit - it's full of lovely colours; floral and adventure/outdoors themes!

Remember to check out the kit reveals from the rest of the Wild Hare Kits DT, as each kit is curated just for us each and every month! And, of course, if you would like to request your own custom kit, just complete the Style Profile. There's no monthly commitment, so it won't hurt to try!

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: Cheating On My Bae

Have you ever cheated on your current bae for the ex? That's exactly what I did last night - and I don't have any regrets. Well, would you? Just look at the love we created!

After making several layouts with this month kit from The Wild Hare Kits, I started thinking about the kit I received in March. I still had a lot of the beautiful die-cuts from 1Canoe2 leftover from my kit and I didn't want them to be wasted. Besides, it still feels like the start of spring here in the UK - and I'm craving a little bit of floral!

I combined the die-cuts with a little bit of white cardstock; one of my favourite washis and a little bit of stitching. Well worth the risk of cheating, if you ask me!

Wild Hare Kits: April 2018 Kit Reveal

It's kit reveal day at The Wild Hare Kits. This month I asked for a Petite Kit that will help me with my One Little Word documentation - and I am in love! The curators sent me a selection which, of course, suits me so well! It's full of my favourite colours, manufacturers and elements - including some of my favourite teeny, tiny sentiment stickers from Simple Stories.

Remember to check out the kit reveals from the rest of the Wild Hare Kits DT, as each kit is curated just for us each and every month! And, of course, if you would like to request your own custom kit, just complete the Style Profile. There's no monthly commitment, so it won't hurt to try!

Wild Hare Kits: The Monthly Sketch

Hello! I'm back on the Wild Hare Kit Blog today with my take on this month's sketch and - as usual - I've adapted it to make a cute card with some of the leftovers from mini album making!

I really wasn't sure about the sketch when I started, but once I made a start I realised how much I loved the circular elements - and I may just have to create a layout based on the same idea very soon!

I really hope that you’ll visit the blog and will be inspired to use some of the little ‘leftovers’ lying around on your desk to make something fabulous!!!

Wild Hare Kits: February 2018 Kit Reveal

It's kit reveal day at The Wild Hare Kits and this month I've asked for a Deluxe Kit full of colour and texture. I wanted a kit that was full of new stash - and I asked for a lot of beautiful cardstock that would be a match for both allotment and holiday themed mini albums! Quite the tall order, but once more, my kit is bang on! 

Remember to check out the kit reveals from the rest of the Wild Hare Kits DT, as each kit is curated just for us each and every month! And, of course, if you would like to request your own custom kit, just complete the Style Profile. There's no monthly commitment, so it won't hurt to try!

Wild Hare Kits: January 2018 Kit Reveal

Hello! Hello! It's my favourite day of the month, because it's kit reveal day at The Wild Hare Kits! And what could be more exciting than my first kit of the New Year? 

Want a little scrapbooking kick to start the New Year? Then fill out a Wild Hare Kit Style Profile. and order a kit that's curated with care. There's no monthly commitment, so it won't hurt to try!

Wild Hare Kits: Little Cards

While I'm busy trying to finish off my Project Life album for 2017 (the end is so very *not* near) I took a little break and made some mini cards with the little bits and bobs on my desk. Sometimes making something simple is just what I need to motivate me for more!

I'll be back to share more makes with my latest kit from the Wild Hare Kits a little later in the month! Stick around!

Wild Hare Kits: Perfect Parcels

I'm having so much fun with the latest kit from The Wild Hare Kits. I know that I say it all the time, but I really think that this one is my favourite so far - I just adore the run up to Christmas! I still have lots of the kit left, so expect to see it cropping up next month along with my December Kit!

In the meantime, let me sneak in one more make for November. These little boxes are made with my kit contents and a small little bell that I stole from the tree! 

Wild Hare Kits: The Monthly Sketch

My enthusiasm for all things Christmas knows no bounds. I am *still* crafting from my 'full on holiday' kit from The Wild Hare Kits and today I'm on the Wild Hare Kits Blog sharing my take on this month's sketch (created by our very own Jess!)

As usual, I've used the sketch to create a card - and was thrilled to use some of the little star dies that I've been obsessing over recently!

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: December Daily Foundations

Is it a little bit nuts that I took some annual leave especially to do my December Daily foundations?

I had a happy little day at home; with my latest kit from The Wild Hare Kits, some Christmas tunes and a lot of biscuits! And it's ready! Here's a little look at the foundations for December Daily 2017.

Wild Hare Kits: November 2017 Kit Reveal

Christmas has officially arrived! It's kit reveal day at The Wild Hare Kits and this time around I asked for a Deluxe Kit that would be suitable for December Daily. And I have not been disappointed!

My kit this month is absolutely chock full of the most amazing stash - and I am so, so excited to make a start on my December Daily album. I've even booked a day off work! 

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! ❤❤❤