Wild Hare Kits: November 2018 Kit Reveal

It's kit reveal day at The Wild Hare Kits and this month I've received a fabulous Deluxe Kit, full of  full of stash from Emerson Lane, Along The Way and Auburn Lane and it could not feel more 'me' if I'd curated it myself! You can see it in all of its glory over on my YouTube Channel! 

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Killing Kits: Mix & Match Cards

Hello lovelies! It's time for a new video for the Killing Kits Series and today, I've used the leftovers from my Wild Hare Kit from May 2018. It was full cardstock and embellishments from the Be You Collection by Pinkfresh Studios and I didn't have a lot of it left!

I've made the most of all my little leftovers by combining them with the Chevron Mat Die from Avery Elle, but it's really easy to adapt my 'mix and match' method - and, as a bonus, you could use up some extra washi, ribbon or trim!

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: Stitched Backgrounds

Hello lovelies! I'm back with a new video for the Killing Kits Series and today, it's a little short and sweet (because I lost the last little bit of video!) But, better short and sweet, than not here at all!

I've used the leftovers from the 'Rose Garden' Counterfeit Kit that I made in October 2011. It was, and still is, one of my favourite Counterfeit Kits and I must have wanted to save every last bit of it. I can't remember exactly why I decided to reduce it all down to little squares but, since I've been known to make a 'Patchwork' or two before, I can only assume that I believed I'd make one a little sooner :)

I must have, at some time, added to these leftovers with some from other kits - as there's Basic Grey and, what looks like at least one other kit (that I don't remember) in here too!

I'm afraid that the video doesn't include the machine stitch, as I lost this little bit in the edit, but the main idea is there - and, hopefully, it's one that you may decide to use on your own projects!

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Wild Hare Kits: October 2018 Kit Reveal

Yay! It's kit reveal day at The Wild Hare Kits and my new Petite Kit is exactly what I need to make a start on some new ideas - combined with some old stash!

You can request your own custom kit, by completing the Style Profile. There's no monthly commitment, so it won't hurt to try!

Geek Girl Layout

Sneaking in one last, little layout made with last month's kit from The Wild Hare Kits before we reveal our new kits tomorrow.

I found this lovely notebook at Wilko and decided to start an 'old school' scrapbook for some of my current favourites. I loved the splatter effect in the notebook and chose colours to work with them - isn't the epoxy flare beautiful?

Absolutely adored this kit, but can't wait to share my new kit tomorrow! 💕

Best Birthday Layout

This month The Wild Hare Kits DT at have chosen another member of the DT to scraplift - it's such a fun way to find out more about each other and learn to appreciate new styles! I lifted a lovely layout by Kelly Barron. There were a lot to choose from, as I love Kelly's style - and it seems that we share a love of stitches on our layouts!

Of course, my layout does look a little bit different. Kelly works in 12x12, while I've moved to 8.5x11. This means that I've clustered all of Kelly's elements into the centre, and I've had to add some extras at the base, and across the top, of my layout to make sure it balances well. 

I loved the Heidi Swapp Hawthorne Stamp Set that was included in my Wild Hare Kit this month - and used one of the smaller sentiments on my layout. It's semi-circular but, because it's thin, it's fairly flexible and I was able to 'straighten' it for a different look!

One of my favourite elements on the finished layout is the little row of enamel dots, mirroring Kelly's row of hearts. I normally use them in clusters (like those spread across the layout) but I think I've found a new way to add more of them to my projects!

All The Feels Layout

I *think* this may be my favourite make of 2018. When I filled out my Style Profile for this month's Wild Hare Kit, I had absolutely no idea that I would end up scrapping a wedding. It really wasn't on my radar. I had no idea what I wanted to work on, so I asked for a versatile kit - one that would work for cards, layouts and other craftiness - and that's exactly what I received. (You can see my Wild Hare Kits: September 2018 Kit Reveal on my YouTube Channel.) 

I adored all of the black and white elements in my kit; a lovely mix of cardstocks from Amy Tan's 'Shine On' collection, Project Life cards, Simple Stories washi and, of course, the beautiful (exclusive) sequin mix from Spiegelmom Scraps. 

Basing the layout on this month's sketch, I had tried several of the Project Life cards with a different photograph. But, I didn't like the colour combination and I wanted to 'lift' the layout a little. Then I found this photograph of my nephew and his lovely bride, taken at their wedding in April 2017, and I knew I was 'onto a winner'.

Once the main area of the layout was completed (it did take a little while to make sure the idea of that sequin section worked well!) I moved on to embellishment. First I added a little extra embellishment to the sequin section, with an Epoxy Badge from the Simple and Sweet collection by Pinkfresh Studios. I love the little bit of colour and how it brings out the shimmer in the sequins. I then added extra detail with a little stamp from the Heidi Swapp 'Hawthorne' set, and set it off with a few enamel dots that are also from the Simple and Sweet collection.

I added the date of the wedding, with the Hawthorne set (so, so versatile!) and then used some of the 'Shine On' cardstock to make a little bow detail above the date. At the base of the layout I added a section of washi from Simple Stories, with two score lines above for a bit of extra detail. 

I'm so thrilled with my (unintended) layout! 

You Are Wonderful Layout {Killing Kits Series}

Hello lovelies! It's Clair with the latest video in the Killing Kits Series and I'm thrilled, because in this video, I combined the leftovers from two kits to make one, fantastic layout!

Both of my Wild Hare Kits from August 2017 and September 2017 featured the Carousel Collection from Crate Paper (as well as lots of co-ordiated loveliness) but I was left with a selection of cardstock that featured bold colours, carnival/animal cut-outs and some embellishments!

I've been asked a lot, since I started the Killing Kits Series, what I do with leftover items that feature bold colours, cute animals, and otherwise 'awkward' to use bits and bobs! So, in this video, I show how I 'reduce' the awkwardness - and reduce my leftovers!

I used the Heart Board Fri-Die from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps to die-cut all of the cardstock that remained from both kits into a selection of hearts in different sizes. Then added them in 'stacks' to a white 8x5 x 11 sheet.

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

Wild Hare Kits: September 2018 Kit Reveal

It's kit reveal day at The Wild Hare Kits and I love it! I've loved all the craftiness that I've created with it so far and, because it's a Deluxe Kit, I still have a fair amount to work with! Yay!

Please check out the kit reveals from the rest of the Wild Hare Kits DT 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!

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! 

Wild Hare Kits: Happy Together Layout

I'm back with my second take on the August 2018 Sketch from the Wild Hare Kits. It's a little less literal, but no less lovely.

Thanks to the beautiful selection from of Pinkfresh Studios stash that I received in this month's Wild Hare Kit, I've been inspired to work on some older stories - and I am so happy to have this little story documented.

Wild Hare Kits: Hey Card

Remember the August 2018 Sketch for the Wild Hare Kits that I shared a little earlier this month? Well, this is my first, and more literal, take on that sketch and it features lots of beautiful Pinkfresh Studios stash from my kit. I love the pop of yellow!

Oh, and, I did say first? I have at least one more take on the sketch coming up later in the month!!!

Wild Hare Kits: August 2018 Sketch

Each month at The Wild Hare Kits I release a new sketch that the DT often use sketch for their own cards and layouts. (Check out the Wild Hare Kits: Sketches Pinterest Board.)

Whilst I normally share my own projects based on the sketch towards the end of the month, I wanted to share the August 2018 Sketch a little earlier so you can use it to inspire your own makes!

Remember to tag us with #wildharekits if you use it. We'd love to see what you're making!

Wild Hare Kits: August 2018 Kit Reveal

Yay! It's kit reveal day at The Wild Hare Kits and my new kit is exactly what I need to make a start on some new ideas! Once more, I'm in love with every last bit of it!

Please check out the kit reveals from the rest of the Wild Hare Kits DT, as the new additions to the The Wild Hare Kits DT start with us this month. I'm so excited to see what each of them asked for and how their kits have been curated. 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!

Killing Kits: Quick Cards

It's time for me to share the next video in the Killing Kits Series and this time, I dived into the leftovers of my 'Field Notes' Counterfeit Kit from September 2017. I loved the colours of this kit - it seemed like the ideal transition between summer and autumn, and it had a lovely botanical feel.

I've made two cards, both based on a card that I made for The Wild Hare Kits back in May (see that card here) with some of the leftovers from an earlier mini-album. I adored that card because it looked fantastic, but it took me less than ten minutes to make it! In the video for today, I've used the same basic materials - a white card base; cardstock leftovers; die-cut sentiments and little jewels - to recreate that card.

Different colours and textures make the cards look so different - seasonal almost - and, because this method would be so easy to 'batch' for multiple cards, I'll definitely be making more of these come winter!

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! 

Wild Hare Kits: 'This View' Layout

I want to share this 8.5 x 11 layout that I made with my Deluxe Kit for July from The Wild Hare Kits. I've been loving this size of layout recently, as it offers me a lot more room than my standard 6x8, but the proportions are similar - and a 12x12 is no for me! 

My kit was full of amazing stash - with lots of Heidi Swapp's 'Pineapple Crush', Crate Paper's 'Wild Heart' and Jen Hadfield's 'Patio Party' so I took my cue from the tropical feel of my kit and went searching for a few photographs from our 2017 visit to Madeira. I found this one, that I hadn't scrapped, from the Tropical Gardens in Monte. It was such an amazing place and I'm happy to have it on a layout!

The colours of my kit really reminded me of my time in Madeira and, I've added lots of extra leaves and 'lushness' from the Maggie Holmes' 'Flourish' die-cuts and stickers that came with my kit. To finish off, and to add a little balance, I added a little washi to the base of the layout, then scattered around some enamel dots and some of my favourite, little jewels!

Wild Hare Kits: Time To Have Fun Layout (and Sketch)

Did you know that each month there's a sketch over on The Wild Hare Kits Blog to help inspire your layouts? And did you know that sometimes our layouts inspire the sketch? 

I knew as soon as I saw the die-cuts from Crate Paper's Here & There Collection, that were included in my kit, that I wanted to create a banner effect! It's a look - and colour scheme - that's a little different for me, but I love it! 

In fact, I loved it so much that I decided to use it as the base for our sketch this month. There's a few tweeks, obviously, but the basics are there. I love how cyclical inspiration can be! There's still lots of time to order a kit this month and to join in with a layout (or card, or mini) based on the sketch!

Killing Kits: Tackling Branding Strips

Hey! It's time to share the latest of my videos in the Killing Kits Series, that I'm working on in collaboration with the Counterfeit Kit Challenge. Today, I'm using a little bit more of the leftovers from my 'Planning For Perfection' Counterfeit Kit January 2016. (I made a start on them in the last video to make some Handmade Embellishments & A Quick Card. Be sure to check it out, if you haven't already seen it!)

This time around, I'm tackling a little stack of branding strips (because who doesn't have lots of those leftover?) to make some cute tags that could be added to a layout; used as a bookmark; or added to a gift!

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! 

Wild Hare Kits: July 2018 Kit Reveal

It's kit reveal day at The Wild Hare Kits and my new kit is fabulous (obvs!) I'm in love with every last bit of it!

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!

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!