This is what our Q3 Blog Party is all about – fresh and exciting NEW projects!!

Our products are so NEW our design team haven’t even got their hands on the product yet…. so our graphic design team and Kaisercraft employees have come up with layouts and projects of their own…

But first up….. NEW digital layouts!!

So we all know how creative and inspiring our digital CT is, right?

We expose their talents in almost every blog post that even mentions our digital products and you’ve seen for yourselves the kind of incredible work they produce with nothing more than a few computer files.

Well, one thing you might not know is how quickly they produce their amazing layouts and how many are sitting in our inbox just waiting for their moment in the sun!

So we decided to take a look back at some of our older digital collections with some never before seen layouts by our digi CT…we hope you draw some inspiration from these and show our CT the appreciation they deserve!

First up we have a Pennyroyale layout by Kathleen, who is officially our newest cover girl…so why don’t we take this opportunity to congratulate her once again! One of Kathleen’s layouts, featuring a mixture of Kaisercraft digital products, was recently chosen for the cover of UK Scrapbook Magazine, and several more layouts and a feature article can also be found inside. Well done to Kathleen on her success, and of course the rest of our CT – we love what these ladies do and we love their generosity in sharing their talents with us!

The layout, called “Puppy”, features her youngest daughter, Jaimee, playing with her grandparents’ dog. Too cute!

We also have a very sweet contribution from Candice, which uses our ultra-girly and butterfly-themed collection, Flutterby, and features wonderfully emotive pictures of her daughter as the centrepiece.

Now, we know you love girl’s collections but some of our most positive feedback on digital products has been about our boys’ ranges…so here we have a gorgeous Grunge layout by Katharyn that really eccentuates the collection’s textural dimensions.

And finally, we couldn’t resist this beautiful Rustic Charm layout by Donna – we think Justin Kyle is precious and we seriously like the random little elements dotted around the photo.

So there you have it – some unearthed layouts from our digital creative team that have never before seen the light of day! What do you think? Which of these melts your heart and makes it beat a little bit faster?

And now onto some brand new Q3 layouts and cards from Kaisercraft employees!!

The first up from Laine, the graphic designer behind our new Peachy Keen collection (out March this year).

“As a graphic designer, it can sometimes be hard to visualise how scrappers will want to use our papers, so what better way to learn than to dive head first into scrapping ourselves..?!  I always find it somewhat challenging when asked to scrap but I really enjoyed using these papers and mixing the Bazz, the natural cardstock and getting the opportunity to play with the BRAND NEW embellishments. I absolutely LOVE the Peachy Keen embellies  – the picture pearls and embroidered flowers are absolutely divine, and speaking from experience (!), are a real joy to use!”

Materials: Peachy Keen papers, Peachy Keen Embellishment Pack – pearl pictures & embroidered flowers, Peachy Keen Coloured Rubons, Bazzill Cardstock – Cream & Dark Brown
Natural Card, Black pen for doodling.

Next up a layout from Mikala, the designer behind Gypsy Sisters:

“I really enjoyed using Gypsy Sisters because I love the colours so much! I found the Diecuts were a quick and easy way of putting some feeling into the layout, and I really love the new shape and vibrancy of the flowers from the Embellishment Pack.”

Materials: I have used Gypsy Sisters paper range, Die Cuts, Flowers from the Embellishment Pack, Ribbon from RI609 Ocean and SB1212 8mm Metallics Brads. I also used a punch for the scallop strip at the bottom and inked the edges with dark purple ink.

And next, a layout from Jess, the girl who designed Made with Love!

“Made with love’s playfully pretty colours can not only be used to capture romantic photos, but also girlie moments.
The multiple heart cut-outs made great elements in this layout, as well as the felt embellishments.
The  banner page “Cupcake” used for the background, helped to create a layout so easily…“

Materials: Made with Love paper, Made with love embellishment pack (both ribbon and felt badges used), Black Fine liner for stitching, Made with love Coloured rub-ons.

And now a couple of cards from the girls:

Card by Mikala: Gypsy Sisters paper, die cut elements, mixed embellishment pack (paper flowers).

Card by Jess, materials: Kaiser Card – Pink, Made with love paper, Bazzil White Paper, Black Fineliner for stiching, Made with love black rub-ons, Made With love Embellishments – Felt Heart.

And a few more layouts Alison made to show that specific themed paper’s don’t have to be limited to what they were designed for!

For example, Alison’s first layout shows us that Valentine’s Day/love themed paper can be used for party photos!

“Prom Party” layout by Alison Wood: Made with love patterned paper, black rubons, die cut elements, alpha stickers, RB801 Experience rubon, Shaken not stirred clear stamp.

And boy themed papers can be used for more party photos…..

‘Party time’ layout by Alison Wood: Shaken not stirred papers, rubons, die cut elements, alpha stickers. Other: bingo wooden number.

And last but not least – don’t you love bright prints and patterns??

So what are your plans for Kaisercraft’s Q3 collections??

It’s challenge time!!

We have three different challenges tonight – running until Thursday 14th January, 5pm (AEDT). For your local time head here.

Just upload your entry into the Q3 blog party galleries for your chance to win!!

Challenges!!

Challenge 1: Layout challenge

For your chance to win a Made with Love prize pack to the value of $30 all you have to do is make a layout containing at least one of the following:

- 2 Kaisercraft papers.

- Kaisercraft rhinestones.

- Kaisercraft brads.

The challenge is: You have to include a title with a mix of alphas and two photos.

Make sure you upload your layout into the Q3 Blog party layout gallery before Thursday 14th January, 5pm (AEDT) for your chance to win!

Challenge 2: Digital layout challenge

For your chance to win two digital mega kits of your choice to the value of $19.98, all you have to do is create a digital layout using any Kaisercraft kit or products (excluding Tag This) as well as our free daily download brush (available here).

The challenge is: you have to include some journalling, more than one photo and at least three elements

Make sure you upload your digital layout into the Q3 Blog party digital layout gallery before Thursday 14th January, 5pm (AEDT) for your chance to win!

Challenge 3: Card challenge

For your chance to win a Lilac Avenue card pack with Lilac avenue paper pad, papers and embellishments to the value of $25 make a card using 70% Kaisercraft products.

Your challenge: Include at least 1 patterned paper, 1 cardstock, 1 piece of ribbon and the sentiment, “Let’s Party”.

Make sure you upload your digital layout into the Q3 Blog party digital layout gallery before Thursday 14th January, 5pm (AEDT) for your chance to win!

Welcome to Kaisercraft’s Q3 Blog Party!

Update: Please bear with us as we’re having some technical issues here at Kaisercraft HQ! We’re unable to chat with you guys, but are still ‘working behind the scenes’ to get it all sorted! We’ve still got all the giveaways, challenges and inspiration to come! So please enjoy!!

We’re sorry to report our live chat function is having some technical difficulties – we’re sorry, but it’s too late to try and repair the problem as our web guys aren’t here to help! We hope to provide a better function for our next party!

Grab a cuppa, some chocolates, your scrapping gear and you’ll be set for a night of fun, games, giveaways and inspiration galore!

Tonight we’re featuring our new Q3 collections. For those who didn’t know, this quarter we’re releasing two collections per month.

Tonight we’ve got NEW layouts and projects using our January collections, Made with Love and Shaken not Stirred, and sneak peeks of collections coming out in February and March!

On top of this we’ve got some special challenges (with prizes), sketches, digital projects, an interview with the Kaisercraft graphic designer who designed Made with Love, a sneak peek at the Q3 magazine, hybrid scrapping, giveaways and a special Product Spotlight for our Storage Drawers!

And not to forget, we’ve got a live chat area for you to chat with other Kaisercrafties fans, our Design Team, Digital Creative Team and Alison and myself, Rainie.

Just click on the logo below to open up the live chat in another internet window!!

Ok, so lets get this party started!!

First, we’re introducing our six Q3 collections, as well as sneak peeks of our digital collections and digital layouts from our creative team!

Please welcome our Made With Love collection!

Made with Love

Available from January 1st 2010

Capture that feeling of love, sweet, innocent love, with this new collection of patterned papers, multi-dimensional embellishments and elements features pastel hearts, delicate stitching and cute patterns.

All u need is LOVE…
“Love is just a word until someone special comes along and gives it meaning”

Layout by Alison Hannah: Made with Love patterned papers, alpha stickers, die cut elements, black rubons, colour rubons.

Card by Anthea McConachy.

Next up, Shaken Not Stirred…

Shaken Not Stirred

Available from January 1st 2010

This collection reflects the detailing of a top range suit – sharp pinstripes, striking cufflinks and smart ties – and features fabric and epoxy brads, ‘poker chips’, die cuts and more. Use this collection to scrap the stylish man in  your life.

Tough Guy…
“Of all the animals, the boy is the most unmanageable.”

Layout by Dani Krivan: Shaken Not Stirred papers, alpha stickers, SB828 All Boy rub on, mini alpha stickers.

18th Album created by Melissa Kennedy. (Already available)

And our ethereal and vintage themed Devonshire collection….

Devonshire

Available from February 1st 2010

Devonshire was inspired by the delicate designs of old china teacups, English rose gardens and vintage fabrics. With delicate black and colour rub ons, pattern and swirl clear stamps, exquisite lace and paper flowers, ribbon and pearl brads, this collection is utterly divine!

“All little girls love to dance and Caitlin is no exception. Giver her a beach and that just means there is more space to twirl around in.”

Layout by Melissa Kennedy: Devonshire papers, die cut elements, mixed embellishment pack, mini alpha stickers, ink.

Storage Drawers created by Melissa Kennedy. (Available from 1st January)

And now for our cutsey, doodled girly collection…

La Di Da…

Available from 1st February 2010

Sugar and spice and all things nice! Inspired by the boldness and creative imagination of young girls, this bubbly and funky collection is perfect for those fun, frivolous and cheeky photos you have of daughters, sisters and friends. Featuring cut-out birds, flowers, swirls and squiggles, La Di Da’s bright pinks, greens and purples will have you skipping down the garden path!

“Back to School” layout by Melissa Kennedy: La Di Da papers, alpha stickers, die cut elements.

Round Clock created by Alison Hannah. (Available from 1st February).

And now for our flourishy, swirly, gypsy-inspired collection…

Gypsy Sisters…

Available from March 1st 2010

This enchanting range in sumptuous deep purple, pink and vibrant teal will take you on a love and laughter-filled journey! With luxurious coloured and black rub ons, pretty clear stamps, paper flowers and fabric brads, this collection is sure to make its way into your scrap space!

“We find delight in the beauty and happiness of children that makes the heart too big for the body”

“Love 3″ layout by Danielle Krivan.

Photo Display  created by Alison Hannah. (Available from 1st February)

And for those who like things a little retro and a little vintage….

Introducing… Peachy Keen…

Available from March 1st 2010

This collection is perfect for your spring, autumn and summer happy snaps. Inspried by all things retro, these pretty petals, cute birds, vintage patterned leaves, and fun, festive polka dots and stripes promise to make this nature-filled collection a pure delight.

“When I look at this photo I realize how fast my ‘little boys’ are growing up. I love the rust colour in the papers- it matches seamlessly with the photo.”

“My boys” layout by Alison Hannah: Peachy Keen collection.

Memo block by Nicole Wingert (available March 1).

And now… for those of you who have been keeping tabs on the development of our digital scrapbooking products, we’ve got more than enough to keep you happy tonight, with sneak peeks at the last two January releases as well as never before seen layouts by members of the digital creative team!

You’ll also have the chance to chat with members of the creative team and ask questions of these amazing women, who leave us speechless with awe every time they show us their stuff.

Whether you like boys’ collections or girls’ ranges, vintage or modern designs, bright or muted colors, we have no doubt you’re going to love our next two January digi releases, School Days and Amour.

For your viewing pleasure, we’re pleased to offer a little sneak peek of two of our hottest digi collections yet.

We’re making it easier than ever to scrap your little one’s first day of school and other happy schoolyard memories with School Days, a collection of sketchy, hand-drawn doodles and cutesy school-related brushes that will take you back to your own school days.

The collection’s four papers, including busy images of music notes, books and sporting equipment and a co-ordinating page of notepaper, are combined with 12 transparencies that make mixing and matching to any school colour a total breeze.

And if you don’t have kids and can’t think of any way to use a school-themed collection, fear not – our final January digital collection, Amour, is as far removed from pencils and backpacks as possible!

Family photos, vintage pics and anything relating to romance or friendship will perfectly suit this wonderfully understated and floral-themed range. Amour boasts 12 papers in caramelly browns and refined pale pinks and greens, three brush sets with a heavy emphasis on stitching and elements ranging from buttons and frayed ribbons to felt flowers and co-ordinating tags and frames.

Amour will come just in time for Valentines Day and is just right for scrapping photos of your other half, family snaps from previous generations and elegant baby photos for new couples.

So sit back, relax and enjoy the rest of the night…we have plenty of fun coming up!