Cards vs. Layouts

Which do you do make first when you get a kit? Even though I love making both I probably go for layouts first and then see what I've got left over afterwards to make cards.

So following on from my layouts using the February kit I have some cards to share as well. For the first one I used one of the Glitz Design Whatnots from the kit with a pretty rose design, trimmed around it and then mounted it onto some card. I added texture to the white backing card with an embossing folder before colouring it with Distress Inks.

The next card I've already shared on the Gottacraft Facebook page, its a mix of pretty greys and greens and uses another one of the Glitz Design Whatnots. I used some plastic packaging for the centre of the frame which I embossed first.

This next card is quite simple, just some punched circles and a bit of patterned paper and finished off with some layered flowers. These were cut from plain card and then spritzed with some glimmer mists before adding some buttons from the kit to the centres. All I added was some kraft card from my own stash.

The last card is made up with some squares of the Echo Park papers left from the kit (there's not much of mine left now!) I added some sparkly vellum and used some punches to make a quick Anniversary card - I like to keep a couple of these at hand for those last minute panics!

I hope these cards give you some inspiration for ways to use the kit, let us see what you've created if you have been busy with your kits too. Thanks for stopping by!

Times & Seasons - Movember

We all love to check out the latest Gotta Craft kit; but it's definitely worth keeping an eye out for other new additions to the shop. Sandra has fresh stock arriving all the time.Recently she sent me some of the new Echo Park Times & Seasons - and it didn't take me long to decide how to use my pick of the papers, Spiffy Mustache:

I made a layout about "Movember". And because I couldn't persuade anyone else in the family to sport a tache for my photo - I added one to a picture of our hamster. It's silly, I know. But Movember is a wonderful cause and Gary was happy to lend his support.

Beard and hat both cut with the Slice

I used some pieces from the sticker sheet and some scraps of Glitz Vintage Blue which Sandra suggested as a great match. She's right - they go together perfectly!

Out With the Old

When I get new papers I'm happy to dive straight in with the scissors and start chopping away but after that initial enthusiasm I will ususally put the rest of the papers neatly away and move on to the next exciting arrival! So every now and then I make a point of digging out papers I've had for a while and make something. So this weekend with that in mind I dug out the lovely Glitz Design Hoopla papers that came in a kit back in November (the papers are still available singly if here you missed out on the kit).

I added letters, ribbon, gems and buttons from my own stash, and used smaller bits of paper to make the flowers and the paper ruffle under my circle (thanks to Sian for the inspiration/method for making these!)

So for those of you who have half-used kits lurking in the back of the cupboard, how about digging them out and getting them used up? As a bonus I think you can definitely justify buying more new stuff if you've used up the old!!

Ok ... sorry to butt into your post Clare ... but as I adore this gorgeous layout, and if you guys want to play along - Glitz Hoopla goodies are now our weekly special and until Sunday 3rd July - you'll find them with a yummy 50% off :)

It's Go ... Go .... Go

It's all systems go here ... the sale has started, and is in almost every department, so go get a bargain ... and also February's kit, has just gone on sale ... and already selling fast.  

This month you'll find papers from two collections, Fancy Pants Love Birds, and Glitz, Love Nest.  But don't worry, you'll not find this kit too lovey dovey LOL.

Do come back tomorow ... I've got an amazing layout to share with you, with papers you'll find in our Sale. 

November Kit

The November kit is now available, and I know I'm biased, but I have to say - I love this kit.  The papers are gorgeous, but you'll find many other amazing Glitz products included.

Clare used her magic and created two beautiful layouts ... here's one for you, but do check out the gallery and to see her other one.

Gorgeous Glitz

Oh my ..... you're going to just LOVE the latest Glitz Design papers and embellishments.  You'll find both Hoopla and Scarlett HERE, which I uploaded onto the shop today - I can also let you into a secret, both Clare and Sian have been sent some bits today, so you just know they're going to come up with some stunning, stunning layouts.

Also, you may want to check out Glitz blog, it's got some great projects on it ... I've seen a couple I'd love to try.

FEBRUARY KIT ... LOOKING GOOD




Hot Mama ... what a name, but then again what a gorgeous collection of papers from Glitz Design. Those, are the papers in the February kit, which is available now and of course, you'll be amazed at the fabulous work Pat and Clare have done with it. Not only that - Clare has found a great downloadable image you can purchase from www.getdigiwithit.com/shoppe (look under the Glitz designs section) and used it on her layout "Hey Girls" - and full details of how they both created these stunning layouts are on the sheet that comes with the kit.