Thank you so much to everyone who joined in our InterNational Scrapbook Day festivities. We had so many fabulous challenge entries uploaded into our community group, it was really great to see all your work. Here are our winning entries…
Challenge 1
The winner of Laura’s sketch challenge was this awesome layout by Anja Curvers…
Challenge 2
The winner of Tarrah’s cut file challenge was this sweet page by Wendy Germain Crowe…
Challenge 3
The winner of Melissa’s mixed media challenge was this bright, happy layout by Michelle Jamieson..
Challenge 4
And finally, the winner of Michelle’s Grab 5 challenge was this fabulous layout from Nicole Hary…
Congratulations all our winners and thanks again to everyone who played along!
Don’t forget you still have another chance to win this month with our “Slice of Summer” May monthly challenge. Entries close 31st May via our community group.
Happy InterNational Scrapbook Day everyone! We love this special day each year when people from all over the world come together to celebrate their shared love of this craft. Today we are hosting a celebration in our Facebook Cocoa Vanilla Studio Community group and (of course) we have some challenges for you! We have a mix of challenges that include a variety of styles, so there is sure to be something that suits you.
Challenge Rules
Entries must be loaded into the correct challenge album in the Cocoa Vanilla Studio Facebook Community group prior to midnight (AEST) Sunday 9th May to be eligible for the prize. (If you aren’t already a member, make sure you click the link to join.)
Some Cocoa Vanilla Studio products must be used. Yes, you can include other supplies as well, but there must be some CVS products clearly used. (If you don’t have any CVS products, you can always download and print some of our digital products HERE.)
Entries must be created solely for each challenge and not combined with other challenges or design team work.
You may enter each challenge as many times as you wish and entry is open to participants worldwide.
One randomly selected winner from each challenge will receive a $25 store voucher to spend in the Cocoa Vanilla Studio online store.
By entering the challenge you automatically give permission for your work to be shared by Cocoa Vanilla Studio via any of our social media channels.
So without further ado, here are our first two challenges…
Challenge 1 – Sketch Challenge with Laura Alberts
For this challenge you are required to use Laura’s sketch as inspiration for your own project.
Laura created a beautiful sample layout and used one of our older collections, ‘Bohemian Dream’. (Unfortunately this collection is now sold out and no longer available.)
Challenge 2 – Cut File Challenge with Tarrah McLean
For this challenge you are required to include at least one cut file from either of the two sets shown above in your project.
Tarrah chose two cut files from our ‘Summer’ set and paired them with our most recent release collection, ‘Sunkissed’ for her layout. This cut file set, along with our ‘Legendary’ cut file set designed by Cut to You, are both available to download via our community group for this challenge.
We hope these challenges have given your mojo a kickstart and you will come over and join us to play along. We’ll be back with more challenges to share later. Time to get scrapping!
Happy InterNational Scrapbook Day everyone! We love this special day each year when people from all over the world come together to celebrate their shared love of this craft. Today we are hosting a celebration in our Facebook Cocoa Vanilla Studio Community group and (of course) we have some challenges for you! We have a mix of challenges that include a variety of styles, so there is sure to be something that suits you.
Challenge Rules
Entries must be loaded into the correct challenge album in the Cocoa Vanilla Studio Facebook Community group prior to midnight (AEST) Sunday 9th May to be eligible for the prize. (If you aren’t already a member, make sure you click the link to join.)
Some Cocoa Vanilla Studio products must be used. Yes, you can include other supplies as well, but there must be some CVS products clearly used. (If you don’t have any CVS products, you can always download and print some of our digital products HERE.)
Entries must be created solely for each challenge and not combined with other challenges or design team work.
You may enter each challenge as many times as you wish and entry is open to participants worldwide.
One randomly selected winner from each challenge will receive a $25 store voucher to spend in the Cocoa Vanilla Studio online store.
By entering the challenge you automatically give permission for your work to be shared by Cocoa Vanilla Studio via any of our social media channels.
So without further ado, here are our first two challenges…
Challenge 1 – Sketch Challenge with Laura Alberts
For this challenge you are required to use Laura’s sketch as inspiration for your own project.
Laura created a beautiful sample layout and used one of our older collections, ‘Bohemian Dream’. (Unfortunately this collection is now sold out and no longer available.)
Challenge 2 – Cut File Challenge with Tarrah McLean
For this challenge you are required to include at least one cut file from either of the two sets shown above in your project.
Tarrah chose two cut files from our ‘Summer’ set and paired them with our most recent release collection, ‘Sunkissed’ for her layout. This cut file set, along with our ‘Legendary’ cut file set designed by Cut to You, are both available to download via our community group for this challenge.
We hope these challenges have given your mojo a kickstart and you will come over and join us to play along. We’ll be back with more challenges to share later. Time to get scrapping!
Hi again everyone! If you missed our earlier post with our first two InterNational Scrapbook Day challenges, make sure you scroll back to see them after you are done here. We’ve got another two challenges to share with you now, courtesy of two more of our talented design team members.
First, here’s a reminder of our Challenge Rules
Entries must be loaded into the correct challenge album in the Cocoa Vanilla Studio Facebook Community group prior to midnight (AEST) Sunday 9th May to be eligible for the prize. (If you aren’t already a member, make sure you click the link to join.)
Some Cocoa Vanilla Studio products must be used. Yes, you can include other supplies as well, but there must be some CVS products clearly used. (If you don’t have any CVS products, you can always download and print some of our digital products HERE.)
Entries must be created solely for each challenge and not combined with other challenges or design team work.
You may enter each challenge as many times as you wish and entry is open to participants worldwide.
One randomly selected winner from each challenge will receive a $25 store voucher to spend in the Cocoa Vanilla Studio online store.
By entering the challenge you automatically give permission for your work to be shared by Cocoa Vanilla Studio via any of our social media channels.
Here are our next two challenges for you…
Challenge 3 – Mixed Media with Melissa Vining
Melissa’s challenge to everyone is to create a project that includes a wet medium (such as paint / ink / mist / texture paste, etc) AND a soft textural element (such as fabric / thread / lace / ribbon / fibres / twine,etc). She created an amazing sample layout for this challenge using our ‘Sunkissed’ collection which you can see below.
For her wet medium Melissa chose Distress Oxides and used the inks to add colour to her background; and for her soft textural element, she used embroidery thread, which she glued down in rows to form the bristles of her brush. (Such an awesome idea!)
Challenge 4 – Grab 5 with Michelle Stokes
Michelle’s challenge is a “grab 5”, where you are are required to create a project and include all five of the items on the list. Michelle also used the ‘Sunkissed’ collection for her sample layout, and you can clearly see how she has included each of the five criteria onto her page.
So there you have it – four very different challenges, in four very different styles. There is definitely something for everyone in this bunch! You have until next Sunday (9th May) to load your entries into our community group to be in the running for the prizes. And if these challenges are not enough for you, make sure you also enter our May monthly challenge that was revealed yesterday. (You can find all the details for that one HERE)
And don’t forget about our sale that is happening now too. We’ve got a massive 30% off in our store (including the ‘Sunkissed’ collection) AND free gifts to give away with purchases too! You can shop our sale HERE
We’ve got some exciting news to announce today – the winners of our ‘Sunkissed’ collection giveway!
The response we have had to this collection has been nothing short of amazing. From all of the comments left here on the blog (and yes, I read every one!), to the likes and comments on our social media channels, and finally, the fabulous response from our retailers. It is clear that you all love this collection as much as I loved designing it for you. THANK YOU!
So our lucky winner who will receive the ENTIRE ‘Sunkissed’ collection (helpfully chosen by Google) is…
Congratulations Lisa!
And our runner up, who will receive a ‘Sunkissed’ collection kit (also determined by Google)…
Congratulations Anja!
Congratulations to both our lucky winners. (Please keep an eye on your Inbox and Sue will be in touch to organise your prizes.)
For everyone else, thank you for your support for this collection so far, it really is appreciated.
This collection has just started shipping, so keep an eye out at your favourite retailer as it will be hitting the shelves SOON!
I am giddy with excitement to finally be able to share with you our first collection of 2021… and it’s our biggest collection EVER!!!
You guessed it, this collection celebrates all things Summer, and will be perfect for scrapping your happy memories… Whatever season you are in, whether Summer is behind you, in front of you, or you’re just dreaming of warmer days, this beautiful collection has you covered! The Sunkissed collection is full of fun designs, in juicy bright colours which are perfect for any time of year and guaranteed to brighten your day… it’s sure to become your new favourite collection!
We have our usual line-up of products, which you all know and love, as well as some new additions that I am just so excited about… including PUFFY STICKERS (YAY!!!), Gold Glitter Foam Titles, Wood Epoxy Buttons, and a NEW ephemera pack just for florals!
This collection will start shipping to our wonderful retailers late February 2021
There’s a chance for you to WIN the full collection, so read on to find out how!
We’ve got some more exciting new to share today – the winners of our ‘Daydream’ collection giveway!
First, let’s start with a big THANK YOU to all our friends, fans and retailers! We have been totally overwhelmed with the amazing response ‘Daydream’ has received from everyone, including the amount of entries we had for our giveaway. This new collection has been in such demand that our pre-order release sold out in record time, and our warehouse has been flat out around the clock shipping orders to stores all over the world. Please rest assured that we have more stock on the way, so if your favourite store was one that missed out, they will be able to order it again soon.
Now, let’s announce our lucky winner who will receive the ENTIRE ‘Daydream’ collection…
Congratulations Leah!
And we have a runner-up as well, who will receive a ‘Daydream’ collection kit…
Congratulations Colleen Berry!
Congratulations to both our lucky winners. (Please keep an eye on your Inbox and Sue will be in touch to organise your prizes.)
For everyone else, thank you for your support for this collection so far!
If you are trying to find somewhere to purchase our new collection, please join us in our Facebook Community Group – we have a pinned post at the top with a list of current retailers that can help you locate one near you. Or if you already have it and you have been busy creating, why not join us and share what you’ve been making – we love to see!
I know it’s been a while between collections… we have been very busy here at CVS headquarters during COVID! And because of that, I’m so happy to reveal our gorgeous new collection, and I am just in love with this one…
We all need a bit of happiness and comfort with the way things are in the world at the moment, and that is just what our new Daydream Collection delivers! I really feel like I went back to my roots with this collection, and just had FUN with designing!
It is filled with a fun mix of whimsical designs and icons, in a fun neutral pastel colour palette that is on trend this season… And really, who doesn’t love a cute rainbow?? I can see it being used from anything from kids, to family memories, to time spent at home… it really is a versatile range that will suit a wide range of subjects!
We have our usual line-up of products, as well as a couple of fun new additions including the CUTEST little corduroy puffy hearts which are just the sweetest things ever, and a gorgeous sequin mix with flowers!
This collection will start shipping to our wonderful retailers late July 2020
There’s a chance for you to WIN the full collection, so read on to find out how!
Hi everyone! It’s FINALLY time to announce the winners from our InterNational Scrapbook Day celebration challenges – thank you so much for your patience. We had so many amazing entries, our team really had their work cut out for them narrowing each challenge down to only one winner. But can I just say, I really think we were ALL winners. In what can only be described as “difficult” times being experienced right around the world, the opportunity for us all to unite and celebrate our passion for our craft was really heartwarming. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making it such a success.
Now onto some winners! Each challenge winner will receive a $25 voucher to spend in our online store.
Challenge 1: Anita’s Mood Board
Congratulations Sue! You captured the vibe of the mood board perfectly and you won the hearts of our team with your beautiful watercolour work.
Challenge 2: Raquel’s Scraplift the DT Challenge
Congratulations Tahlia! We loved your take on one of Danni Visser’s recent layouts using the ‘Legendary’ collection, a perfect page for the photo of your boys.
Challenge 3: Anna K’s Sketch Challenge
Congratulations Jessica! The colours of your layout were gorgeous and eye-catching, and it was so lovely to see the ‘Hello Sunshine’ collection being used.
Challenge 4: Tarrah’s Multi Photo & Mixed Font Challenge
Congratulations Ashleigh! It’s no secret that we all love stars around here, and your star-filled layout had great flow and looked simply awesome!
Challenge 5: Gwen’s Grab 5 Challenge
Congratulations Lisa! Your layout was definitely another starry creation that captured our team’s eye. We loved all the layers you created on this page and the way you colour matched perfectly to the photo.
Challenge 6: Anna B’s Monochromatic Challenge
Congratulations Tamara! You created such a pretty page. Your page design and use of all those blue elements was fabulous!
And last but not least, our major prize winner…
Congratulations Carolyn! Completing all 6 challenges clearly paid off – you had 7 lucky entries into the draw. You have won your choice of either our ‘Unforgettable’ or ‘Legendary’ collections. (Thank you everyone who uploaded entries into the challenges, I spent a decent amount of time writing all those names out and folding all those pieces of paper this week! hehe)
Congratulations also to Ros Coutts who won Zoe’s guessing game and scores a digital collection of her choice.
Could all winners please send me a private message via our Facebook page and I will get your prizes organised for you.
Thank you again to everyone who joined our celebration – we hope you gained plenty of inspiration, information, and most of all – happiness and a feeling of camaraderie for this wonderful crafting community that we all belong to! X
I have a bit more exciting news to share with you today – the winners of our ‘Legendary’ collection giveway!
We have been overwhelmed with the amazing response this collection has received from everyone, including all the entries for our giveaway. It’s really heartwarming to see our new collection being embraced by crafters from all over the world. Thank you to everyone who took the time to leave a comment and enter – please know that each and every one of your comments are read and appreciated.
Now, let’s announce our lucky winner who will receive the ENTIRE ‘Legendary’ collection…
Congratulations Tracey McKee!
And we have a runner-up as well, who will receive a ‘Legendary’ collection kit…
Congrats Lucie!
Congratulations to both our lucky winners. (Please keep an eye on your Inbox and Sue will be in touch to organise your prizes.)
For everyone else, thank you for your support for this collection so far!
If you are trying to find somewhere to purchase our new collection, please join us in our Facebook Community Group – we have a pinned post at the top with a list of current retailers that can help you locate one near you. Or if you already have it and you have been busy creating, why not join us and share what you’ve been making – we love to see!
Now, let’s announce our lucky winner who will receive the ENTIRE ‘Legendary’ collection…
Congratulations Tracey McKee! 
