I’m so sorry for the delay in announcing the winners of our giveaway! I have been a busy little bee with production of the new collections and there haven’t been enough hours in the day… I was so excited to see the response to both of these collections, and I am so thankful to have so many wonderful followers!
So without further ado, here are the winners of both giveaways!
Bloom & Grow Collection Winners:
Blog Give Away: Rosslyn Coutts
Instagram Give Away: @shimmerlife
Deck The Halls Collection Winners:
Blog Give Away: LeahA
Instagram Give Away: @joannepanagopoulos
Congratulations ladies, I will be in touch shortly to get your address so I can send out your prize packs… Thank you to everyone who joined in – I truly appreciate it!
Thanks so much for joining me tonight… These new collections start shipping to our retailers tomorrow, and I can’t wait to see all of the beautiful pages everyone makes with them!
If you’re a fan of nature-inspired scrapbook layouts, you’ll absolutely love working with the “Great Escape” collection from Cocoa Vanilla Studio. This stunning outdoor-themed collection is perfect for capturing those adventurous moments, whether it’s a hike through the woods or a day spent exploring a new park. Recently, I created a layout using this collection, and I wanted to share the details with you.
For this particular layout, I decided to focus on one of my favorite elements: butterflies. Using the beautiful design papers from the “Great Escape” collection, I carefully cut out several butterfly shapes in various sizes. To add an extra touch of detail and dimension, I hand-stitched around the edges of each butterfly with white thread. This simple yet effective technique gives the butterflies a delicate, textured look that really stands out on the page.
Next, I turned to the paper die-cuts included in the collection. These die-cuts are absolutely gorgeous and incredibly versatile. I selected a variety of designs and arranged them along a horizontal line that runs across the layout. I made sure to align this line with the height of my photo, creating a balanced and cohesive design.
The final result is a layout that truly captures the essence of an outdoor adventure. The combination of the stitched butterflies and the playful arrangement of die-cuts adds both texture and visual interest, drawing the eye across the page. The “Great Escape” collection provided the perfect palette and elements to bring this nature-inspired scrapbook page to life.
Whether you’re documenting a weekend hike or simply celebrating the beauty of the great outdoors, Cocoa Vanilla Studio’s “Great Escape” collection has everything you need to create a stunning scrapbook layout. Happy crafting!
Welcome to the Cocoa Vanilla Studio scrapbook blog today. We’re happy that you’re looking for new inspiration with the amazing collections from Cocoa Vanilla Studio. Today, I’ve created a new scrapbook layout using the beautiful and cheerful “Happy Days” collection.
I’ve incorporated a lot of color in my layout, and to create a striking contrast, I chose to print my photos in black and white. For my design, I selected patterned paper with rainbow colors. Using a two-inch circle punch, I punched out several circles and folded them in half. I then stitched the folded circles with white thread using a sewing machine. Next, I arranged them in a color pattern on a subtle patterned paper that serves as the base for my layout.
The black and white photos are placed on the right side, accented with floral clusters both above and below them. For the title, I used the elegant black foam title “Beautiful” from the Storyteller collection. I completed the title with the small colorful puffy alpha set from the Happy Days collection. I cut out three lemons from the patterned paper and made a 3D lemon—so cute!
I scattered a few die-cuts, butterflies, and word strips throughout my scrapbook layout. The result is a delightful, summery layout made with the fantastic “Happy Days” collection. I hope I was able to inspire you, and I’ll see you next time.
Hello again! I’m so excited to reveal our second new collection tonight, and it has been a while coming! I’m sure you’ve guessed from the sneak peeks that it’s a Christmas collection… I don’t do them every year, but when I do I pack as much of the Christmas joy into it as I can! It has been many years since I’ve released two collections at once, but I’m throwing caution to the wind to make sure you can get onto your Christmas projects ASAP!
Christmas is my absolute favourite time of the year – I love decorating my home for the festive season, and I love designing Christmas collections… so much so that once I start I don’t want to stop! This one is full of sweet, whimsical elements, in a vintage kitsch colour palette which is sure to get you in your festive feels. Featuring beautiful vintage style baubles, sweet houses, gifts galore, festive flowers, and so many jolly icons, this collection will be perfect for documenting your holiday memories. I think the best part of my job is getting to illustrate these fun collections, and I could have kept going forever with this one!
This collection will start shipping to our wonderful retailers September 2024
There’s not one but TWO chances for you to WIN the full collection, so read on to find out how!
You will notice that there are less papers in this collection than usual… with the current economic climate we know that it’s getting harder to treat yourself to non-essentials – believe me, we are feeling the pinch too! So in an effort to make our Collection Kits more affordable, as well as temporarily reduce our production costs, we have gone back to a six paper format. The A5 Paper Stacks still have the same number of papers, so there are more pattern options included in there if you need more variety!
Our gold foil specialty paper is perfect for fussy cutting!
Our A5 Paper Stacks have increased from 30 pages to 32 pages, so now we have 2 each of 16 designs. As always, the A5’s include different colours in some of the papers to further extend your scrappy choices
For a chance to WIN this fabulously festive collection, just leave a comment below telling us what is your favourite part of our new Deck the Halls collection and how you’ll use it for your holiday projects!!
We are also giving a collection prize pack away on our Instagram, so make sure you head on over there for more chances to win!
**Entries Close Midnight AEST Sunday 11th August 2024**
Winners will be announced shortly thereafter on our blog & social media channels
Thanks so much for joining me over the last two days for our big reveals, and I hope you enjoyed seeing our new collections… I hope you all have a wonderful week!
Hello everyone, and happy Sunday! I know it’s been very quiet around here, but I’ve been a busy bee behind the scenes preparing for not one but TWO new collections! Tonight I’m super excited to reveal our next new collection, and I’ll be back tomorrow for our second reveal!
I just love how this one came out! The mix of bright and fresh citrus tones, along with more floral goodness than you can poke a stick at, makes this one of my all time favourite collections. There are flowers, butterflies, birds and all the pretty things perfect for spring and summer and everything in between. It’s blooming lovely and perfect for scrapping all occasions. I had so much fun illustrating this one, and I hope you love it as much as I do!
This collection will start shipping to our wonderful retailers September 2024
There’s not one but TWO chances for you to WIN the full collection, so read on to find out how!
You will notice that there are less papers in this collection than usual… with the current economic climate we know that it’s getting harder to treat yourself to non-essentials – believe me, we are feeling the pinch too! So in an effort to make our Collection Kits more affordable, as well as temporarily reduce our production costs, we have gone back to a six paper format. The A5 Paper Stacks still have the same number of papers, so there are more pattern options included in there if you need more variety!
Our gold foil specialty paper is back, and this one is a fussy-cutter’s dream!
Our A5 Paper Stacks have increased from 30 pages to 32 pages, so now we have 2 each of 16 designs. As always, the A5’s include different colours in some of the papers to further extend your scrappy choices
For a chance to WIN this beautiful collection, just leave a comment below telling us what is your favourite part of our new Bloom & Grow collection and what you will use it for!
We are also giving a collection prize pack away on our Instagram, so make sure you head on over there for more chances to win!
**Entries Close Midnight AEST Sunday 11th August 2024**
Winners will be announced shortly thereafter on our blog & social media channels
Thanks so much for joining me today, and I hope you enjoyed seeing our new collection… Don’t forget to join me for reveal number two tomorrow, and I hope you all have a wonderful week ahead!
Welcome to today’s Cocoa Vanilla Studio blog for some fresh and summery Scrapbook inspiration! I’ve chosen for the collection called “Sunkissed” What a delightful collection, perfect for happy and colorful summer moments. I wanted to document this photo of my daughter traveling around beautiful Bali and the “Sunkissed” collection is a perfect fit.
I’m starting with a white piece of cardstock paper as the base of my layout. I’m using a dark blue distress oxide called “faded jeans.” I apply the ink with a damp sponge, dabbing it onto the white cardstock paper until I’m satisfied with the mixed media background. I also splatter some extra blue ink with a brush for a playful effect.
I choose two pictures , cut them to size, and place a frame between the pictures. I try to match the colors of the design paper with the photo. I position the pictures and the frame in the center of the layout.
Now it’s time to create clusters, and I select various flower die-cuts for the clusters. I use 3D foam for the clusters to make the flowers stand out beautifully on the blue mixed media background. For the title, “Bali” I use the black and white title chipboard. These match perfectly with the stunning colors in the collection. I place the title under the photo. I further embellish my layout with adorable blue puffy hearts. I fussy cut a few butterflies from the patterned paper and give them a place among the flowers.
I splatter a bit of white gesso, and my layout is ready. I hope I’ve been able to inspire you with this mixed media layout and look forward to seeing you next time on the Cocoa Vanilla Studio blog. Wishing you a creative and wonderful day! XoXo, Jo
Hey everyone! This is Niki (@nikiclairecreates) back with a new layout and video using the Great Escape Collection. I opted to attempt a more minimal-style layout than my usual which is a bit out of my comfort zone because usually I like to use ALL the things,! But it was fun to try something different and I do love the result!
I began with two strips of patterned paper from the A5 paper stack. I trimmed a photo to match the width and stuck my photo to one of the strips – I was attempting to make it look like part of the design rather than a separate photo stuck on top, and I think I did achieve that.
I then created two areas of embellishments, made up of Floral Ephemera from the Heart & Home collection, and some Chipboard Stickers and Accessory Stickers from Great Escape. I added a ‘glow’ of green ink under my two embellishment clusters to add a bit of colour to the white background.
I also fussy cut some of the flags and added those to the layout. For my title, I opted to use one of the Puffy Title Stickers and I added that vertically along the paper strip.
I then added a third strip of patterned paper, a bit narrower than the others. This gave the effect of a completed central square on the layout and balanced out the design somewhat.
I then added a few small stars and some sequins and a few splatters of black paint.
This layout is a little different from my usual style, but I’m trying out something a bit different here as sometimes I feel that I do so much scrapbooking that I repeat the same designs over and over. It is great to try for something a bit different and I love the result!
Hey everyone, this is Niki here (@nikiclairecreates) with a new layout and video using the Storyteller collection. I adored this collection when it came out a few years ago and I still love it now!
I have used a cut file for this layout – I don’t use cut files very often because I have a technical issue with my Silhouette machine but I have managed to cut this one! It is called ‘Geometric heart cut file’ and can be purchased and downloaded on the Cocoa Vanilla Studio website: https://cocoavanilla.com.au/Cut-Files-c161548809
I cut the cut file in white, and then back filled it using lots of patterns from the Storyteller A5 Paper Stack. I tried to stick to blues, greens and yellow patterns.
Once back filled, I placed my heart onto a white background. I added some areas of dark blue ink under the areas where my photo, title and embellishments would go. I then added lots of fussy cut flowers and Floral Ephemera and my title from the foam stickers ‘you make me smile’.
I also added a wooden button, some Chipboard Stickers and some phrase stickers from the Accessory Stickers.
I finished off with some black foam hearts, some little puffy hearts, handwritten journaling and some splatters of black paint.
I love how this layout turned out, it was lovely to use Storyteller again, and to use a cut file! I hope you like it too.
and welcome to the Cocoa Vanilla Studio blog! I’m so glad you’re here seeking new scrapbook inspiration and are curious about the fantastic new collection called “Great Escape.” Today, I’m excited to share how I was inspired by the June challenge. I love stars, so I dove into fussy cutting and had a blast creating this layout.
First, I began by selecting a sheet of patterned paper filled with stars and cutting out each one. For the background, I opted for a crisp white 12×12 cardstock to make the stars pop. Using my electronic cutting machine, I cut a circular frame, which I placed in the center of the white cardstock. To add a subtle touch of detail, I stitched a delicate white border around the circle.
Next, I adhered my photo partially onto the circular frame, using patterned paper as a backdrop to give it an extra layer of interest. With the photo in place, it was time to arrange all those carefully cut stars. I wanted to create a playful and dynamic effect, so I scattered the stars around the photo and the circular frame, using 3D foam to lift them off the page slightly. This gave the layout depth and a fun, interactive feel. Once the stars were securely in place, it was time to add the title. I chose the elegant black titles from the collection, placing the title right in the center of the circle. The bold, stylish lettering contrasted beautifully with the white background and colorful stars, making the title stand out prominently.
To finish off the layout, I added some splatters of blue distress ink. This little touch brought a sense of whimsy and tied the entire composition together. I let the ink dry naturally, which added a bit of texture and dimension to the page.
By focusing on the star theme and using techniques like fussy cutting and layering with 3D foam, this layout captures the essence of adventure and exploration that “Great Escape” embodies. Whether you’re documenting outdoor memories or simply love celestial designs, this collection offers endless possibilities for creative expression. Don’t forget to join in on the challenges and share your creations with the Cocoa Vanilla Studio community—we love seeing what you come up with! Until then, enjoy scrapping and making memories.
Hey y’all! Laura Alberts here again with a beautiful winter layout using the stunning, classic Love Always collection. I especially love the florals in this collection! They are so pretty and soft, perfect for a pastel layout like this one.
I started this layout with chipboard frames and a number of stunning patterned papers to back them with. The title is a cut-apart piece that I layered a frame on top of and decorated with Nuvo drops in gold. I outlined each of the frames with a black gel pen to give them a little depth with a faux shadow.
Next, I backed my photos with a beautiful bold pink from the Unforgettable collection to help them stand out. Layering the photos on top of the frames, then adding embellishment clusters on top of the photos, it gives the layout a 3D look without much bulk.
To see how “You Make My Heart Smile” came together, check out the process video below:
Our A5 Paper Stacks have increased from 30 pages to 32 pages, so now we have 2 each of 16 designs. As always, the A5’s include different colours in some of the papers to further extend your scrappy choices 
