Wednesday, June 1, 2016

HK Memory Chest June Kit Club

Hi everyone, summer is here and the temperature is high, especially at the outdoor area. Stay home for scrapbooking was definitely a good idea to spend a day in the hot summer! Come join us and see this beautiful Better Together collection from Amy Tangerine, to capture joyful life moments! This collection features her signature watercolor style and handwritten words and quotes. Bold patterns and graphics are presented in eye-catching, playful hues of blue, red, yellow, orange and pink.


This Month Kit:
Papers
AC Amy Tangerine “Better Together” – Hugs + Kisses
AC Amy Tangerine “Better Together” – Sweet + Sour
AC Amy Tangerine “Better Together” – Near + Far
AC Amy Tangerine “Better Together” – Near + Far
AC Amy Tangerine “Better Together” – Him + Her
AC Amy Tangerine “Better Together” – Bow + Arrow

Embellishments
AC Amy Tangerine “Better Together” – Sticker Book
AC Amy Tangerine “Better Together” – Transparency
AC Amy Tangerine “Better Together” – Rubber Shapes
AC Here + There Alpha/Blue Chipboard Thickers
AC White and Gold Chipboard Thickers
Studio Calico Diamond Wood Veneer
Pink Paislee Fancy Free Buttons


Hey Sweetie


I used the Sweet and Sour paper navy side as background, handout two hexagons from Milk and Honey to create the contract base. 


Here are some close-ups for the details. I draw stitch lines alongside the hexagon to create layer. The black leave were cut from the transparency paper Black and White. 


There are another two pieces from the transparency paper, which is good for layering. 


These Are The Days

This is a multi-photo page. I also used the solid color background. The good thing is to easy matching multi photo.


Besides the layering in paper, I also add some extra accents randomly, sequins, pearls, and even hand draw little cute shapes. 





Baby Gone Styled


This is the third page i used the solid color background. See how much I love them! This one i gessoed the centre  to pop up the photo.


The yellow paper sharpen up the whole page, plus this cute little glasses - same one in the photo!


I coloured  the letter "styled" in hot pink by Sharpie. 


Spread some watercolor randomly and add some wood embellishments to finish the page. 

This is a very nice kit and you should give it a try!

See you at the crop,
14th June 2016
Hosted by Grace at Discovery Bay

Erika  x x 



Sunday, May 1, 2016

HK Memory Chest Kit Club May 2016

hi there, here comes the brand new kit for May! It is all about Webster's page Make A Wish collection, it brings together everything i love : gold, pink, pastels, and all those adorable little details for your special occasions!



May Kit 2016
Webster’s Pages “Make a Wish” – Soiree
Webster’s Pages “Make a Wish” – Decorations
Webster’s Pages “Make a Wish” – Pure Happy
Webster’s Pages “Make a Wish” – Worth It
Webster’s Pages “Make a Wish” – Live it Up
Webster’s Pages “Make a Wish” 12×12 Cardstock Stickers
American Crafts Thickers Thin White
Jillibean Soup Printed Wood Wordfetti
Petaloo Botanica Blooms
Petaloo Botanica Mini Flowers
Queen & Co. Rivet Stickers
White lace trim
Prima gold floral trim 
Coloured vellum
Coloured cotton balls 




Totem Run

This was my first 10K run taken on 17th Oct 2015. It was fun and i loved all the colourful totem. besides the paper and photo, i also drawn alongside the photo with totems to make it more personal. The background paper feels like sunshine and it went perfect with my photos.

My Hero


Love the blue and gold's combination on the background paper. i add the vellum under the photo to soften the background a bit so that it won't be too busy underneath the "hero".


Make little flags by washi tape to hang on the strip.



White foam letters pops up on blue paper. 



With You


Father and his little princess deserves a lot of flowers on this sweet photo. Always daddy's princess:)


Pateloo flowers are made from recycling materials and they are comes in variety of designs. I inserted cotton balls under the flower to create layers and add more interesting.

Prima gold lace trims are super nice, you can also cut them out and embellishment them separately. 


Discovery Bay Crop  
17th May (Tue)
10:30am - 12:30pm
Hosted by Grace Wong
See you all at crop,

Erika x x 

Friday, April 1, 2016

HK Memory Chest Apr 2016 Kit Club

hi there, it is time for Apr kit club! This month we bring you the gorgeous Bo Bunny Beautiful Dreamer collection! 


April Kit 2016

Bo Bunny ” Beautiful Dreamer” – Books

Bo Bunny ” Beautiful Dreamer” – Daydream
Bo Bunny ” Beautiful Dreamer” – Journal
Bo Bunny ” Beautiful Dreamer” – Memories
Bo Bunny ” Beautiful Dreamer” – Reverie
Bo Bunny ” Beautiful Dreamer” Layer Chipboard Stickers
Bo Bunny ” Beautiful Dreamer” Chipboard Stickers
Bo Bunny ” Beautiful Dreamer” Cardstock Stickers
Petaloo Flowers
Prima Marketing Wood Veneer
Prima Marketing Alpahbet Cards
Prima Marketing 6×6 Stencil 

Discovery Bay Crop  

12th April (Tue)
10:30am - 12:30pm
Hosted by Grace Wong


Cruise Ship


This is my first double page! The good thing for double page is you can include many photos in one layout. I used our first cruise ship photos and you can summarise your most important memory together. 


The paper Reverie is nice, there are black on black patterns, i applied gesso on the Prima stencil to create a contrast effect. 


I hand cut the green Daydream paper and layered some stickers on top.

You + Me


This is the pocket-style layout which can also include several photos, and still leave rooms for embellishment. 


i created some random background on alphabet cards just like an artist ! 




Also spray randomly on the background paper to match! Gold foil title just perfect for highlight!


Here is how I create the card background - spray different colors on background, and put the card upside down to take away the exceed spray on top of the stencil, no waste!

Here are how they looks. Cover the central alphabet by stickers and they are done!

Thanks for stopping by!


Erika x x 

Thursday, March 24, 2016

HK Memory Chest Mar 2016 Kit Club

Hi there, today I would introduce the adorable Honey I'm Home line from We R Memory Keepers! The collection is perfect for any paper project you want to make for your home. It focuses on home, family and all the things we do at home. Check out this colorful kit from us.



March Kit 2016
WRMK “Honey I’m Home” Papers – Homemade
WRMK “Honey I’m Home” Papers – Moments
WRMK “Honey I’m Home” Papers – Here & Now
WRMK “Honey I’m Home” Papers – Family Photo
WRMK “Honey I’m Home” Papers – Family Time
WRMK “Honey I’m Home” 6×6 papers
WRMK “Honey I’m Home” Cardstock Stickers
WRMK “Honey I’m Home” Die-cuts
WRMK “Honey I’m Home” Wood Veneer
Doodlebug color doilies
Maya Road Cup Metal Clips
Maya Road Twine
American Crafts Thickers – Celebrate Gold
Assorted Ribbons 

Yours, Mine & Ours Smile


This is a simple layout. Photos are quite plain in color so it is easy for multicolour embllishements around them. 



Yellow doily on both sides to create balance. Three pink elements also created a triangle for a balanced highlight. 


I split some yellow acrylic paint around photo. 


The lightbulb banner is super cute. The foam gold letter is so much fun to use, even the acrylic paint can stay on it after dry.



This Is Our Happy Life



This photo was taken on the way they went to school. It was a sunny day at the Victoria harbour. I use this small photo so i can place those super cute but large embellishments. 



Die-cuts, stickers, wood veneers added together creates layers.



Enjoy Life


Eating is not her favourite so it's difficult to find a nice eating photos for my layout. Recently I took this photo and lucky it perfect matches the colour.




I prefer to keep my layout bit flatter for storage reason, these die-outs from the kit are prefect for thin layers!

Discovery Bay Crop  
15th March (Tue)
10:30am - 12:00noon
Hosted by Grace Wong

Happy March!
Erika x x 

Monday, February 1, 2016

HK Memory Chest Feb 2016 Kit Club

Hi there, it is time to share the fabulous Feb kit from HK Memory Chest. Still cold in Hong Kong but you will see the romantic kit from us, perfect for Valentine's day!


February Kit 2016
Kaisercraft Treasured Moments – Timeless
Kaisercraft Treasured Moments – Recollection
Kaisercraft Treasured Moments – Wonder
Kaisercraft Treasured Moments – Flashback
Kaisercraft Treasured Moments – Memory
Kaisercraft Treasured Moments 6×6 papers
Kaisercraft Treasured Moments Die-Cut Cardstock – Frame
Kaisercraft Treasured Moments Collectables Die-Cut Pieces
Kaisercraft Paper Flowers
Kaisercraft Template Damask Quarters
Kaisercraft Clear Stamp Treasured Moments
Kaisercraft Lucky Dip Burlap Pennaant
Dear Lizzy Thickers – Snapshots/Black Foam
Assorted Beads
Assorted Lace Trims


Together


This die-cut frame cardstock is very special with the vintage outlook. I cutout a butterfly background on the base to create dimension.


Here is the close up of my butterfly, and the how-to process as below:

Draw the outline as per your cut-out shape. I used 3 color pencils to create the shading. Random stamping for the background. 


I used this glitter paste from previous kit to create patten on my butterfly as per the stencil. You can choose any paste or gesso to match your background. This also create the shinny detail as well as dimension. Stick it down with dimensional foam tape and slightly curve the edges up to create layer. 



Once the background is done, you can add your embellishments to finish the layout. 


I think the black title is too dark so i traced it using a gold sharpie. Also add some liquid pearl from Ranger for an extra accent. 


Remember Today



This is the second layout for this kit. Beautiful shabby chic papers with flowers and butterflies. I leave a narrow edge of red paper to created the frame look and dimension. 


Again, i stenciled the pattern with Ranger distress ink and drawed the outline a bit off. also distress the papers with the same ink color. You can choose any color which matches your photo.



Here are another close-up of the background. I leave some pattern untraced  for more interesting. 


Discovery Bay Crop  
16th February (Tue)
10:30am - 12:00noon
Hosted by Grace Wong

Happy scrapping,
Erika