Sunkissed collection

Miss Sunshine | Sunkissed collection | Guest designer – Josefine van der Hoeven

Hey creative paperlovers,

Welcome to the Cocoa Vanilla Studio blog today. So happy to see you here!
It’s Josefine here to show you a new scrapbook layout that I created as a guest designer for Cocoa Vanilla Studio with the beautiful summer collection “Sunkissed”. Just in love with all the gorgeous designs in this awesome summer collection. I feel the summer vibe already!

My creative mind only wants to create with these beautiful paper pretties. I was inspired by the summer layout from Sophie Delorme and chose to also use the blue-green color background.

I start with a white piece of cardstock and cut out several clouds with my “Cricut Maker”
From a piece of yellow design paper I cut a circle to size. I use my sewing machine to decorate the edges with different stitches. For the clouds I use white sewing thread and stitch only the bottom. I place the yellow circle behind my photo. I put the clouds on my layout and slide my round photo in between.

I grab the different summer die-cuts and make a selection of which ones I want to use on my layout. Some die-cuts I also provide with white sewing thread. I carefully slide the die-cuts between the clouds. I like to use 3D elements on my layout. And I decide to fold origami butterflies.

I cut squares from the design paper in different sizes. For each butterfly, I use two squares of the same size. I fold the tip over and over until I reach the center. Then I fold the other tip over and over until I am in the center. Then I fold them together. I do this with two squares. I put both wings together and attach them with a string.

I use white and gold acrylic ink and make several splashes with my brush. I stitch the edges of my layout with white sewing thread using my sewing machine. I am happy how my layout turned out. So nice and summery!

I hope I was able to give you some great ideas and wish you lots of fun creating beautiful projects with this awesome summer collection! I want to thank you for stopping by on the blog today!
Happy crafting!
XoXo

Miss Sunshine | Sunkissed collection | Guest designer – Josefine van der Hoeven

Hey creative paperlovers,

Welcome to the Cocoa Vanilla Studio blog today. So happy to see you here!
It’s Josefine here to show you a new scrapbook layout that I created as a guest designer for Cocoa Vanilla Studio with the beautiful summer collection “Sunkissed”. Just in love with all the gorgeous designs in this awesome summer collection. I feel the summer vibe already!

My creative mind only wants to create with these beautiful paper pretties. I was inspired by the summer layout from Sophie Delorme and chose to also use the blue-green color background.

I start with a white piece of cardstock and cut out several clouds with my “Cricut Maker”
From a piece of yellow design paper I cut a circle to size. I use my sewing machine to decorate the edges with different stitches. For the clouds I use white sewing thread and stitch only the bottom. I place the yellow circle behind my photo. I put the clouds on my layout and slide my round photo in between.

I grab the different summer die-cuts and make a selection of which ones I want to use on my layout. Some die-cuts I also provide with white sewing thread. I carefully slide the die-cuts between the clouds. I like to use 3D elements on my layout. And I decide to fold origami butterflies.

I cut squares from the design paper in different sizes. For each butterfly, I use two squares of the same size. I fold the tip over and over until I reach the center. Then I fold the other tip over and over until I am in the center. Then I fold them together. I do this with two squares. I put both wings together and attach them with a string.

I use white and gold acrylic ink and make several splashes with my brush. I stitch the edges of my layout with white sewing thread using my sewing machine. I am happy how my layout turned out. So nice and summery!

I hope I was able to give you some great ideas and wish you lots of fun creating beautiful projects with this awesome summer collection! I want to thank you for stopping by on the blog today!
Happy crafting!
XoXo

Schools Out | Sunkissed Collection | Michelle Stokes

Hey Hey! It’s Michelle back here today with a new layout share featuring the sweet Sunkissed Collection. I am absolutely obsessed with the colours of this collection, and as usual I’ve used more of those beautiful florals. The entire layout came together pretty quickly as I was chasing daylight to get it done, so theres no messy mixed media on this creation.

I went back in time to the end of last year with some last day of school photo documenting. Leila was so very happy to be done with last year, but more because of the endless amounts of screen time she thought would be happening HAHA.

I’ve used the Pocket Cards pack in place of pattern paper across the top of the layout. The 3x4inch size is not only perfect for pocket pages but for backing photos and using for title pieces on larger layouts too.

I printed my photos out as 3×4 size then cut the edges down slightly before distressing them with an old nail file to give them a white edge. I added ephemera bits to both photos before ‘stringing’ them across the page with the other cards.

I added white alpha stickers to the card on the right to spell out most of the title and finished it off with a gold glitter foam word, my most favourite embellishment within this collection. I sewed through the letter stickers to ensure they stayed put in years to come. Theres a sticker tag, ephemera bits and some florals tucked into the top to fill in some white space.

Under the title I created my main floral cluster using fussy cut flowers from the Growing Wild paper, layered with different forms of adhesive for dimension and finished with a wood button.

Along the bottom of the layout I added a strip of pretty hearts from the Feelin Fine paper then machine stitched through it. I created another mini cluster using more florals, wood button, ephemera pieces and a label from the Fun in the Sun cut apart paper. Lastly I added my usual sprinkling of gold colour shine, which I might cry about when its all gone..

Well friends thats all from me today. Thanks so very much for stopping by to see my newest creation. I’m really enjoying creating with the Sunkissed collection and loving everything your all sharing with us across social media.

Until next time, Happy Scrapping!
Michelle x

Schools Out | Sunkissed Collection | Michelle Stokes

Hey Hey! It’s Michelle back here today with a new layout share featuring the sweet Sunkissed Collection. I am absolutely obsessed with the colours of this collection, and as usual I’ve used more of those beautiful florals. The entire layout came together pretty quickly as I was chasing daylight to get it done, so theres no messy mixed media on this creation.

I went back in time to the end of last year with some last day of school photo documenting. Leila was so very happy to be done with last year, but more because of the endless amounts of screen time she thought would be happening HAHA.

I’ve used the Pocket Cards pack in place of pattern paper across the top of the layout. The 3x4inch size is not only perfect for pocket pages but for backing photos and using for title pieces on larger layouts too.

I printed my photos out as 3×4 size then cut the edges down slightly before distressing them with an old nail file to give them a white edge. I added ephemera bits to both photos before ‘stringing’ them across the page with the other cards.

I added white alpha stickers to the card on the right to spell out most of the title and finished it off with a gold glitter foam word, my most favourite embellishment within this collection. I sewed through the letter stickers to ensure they stayed put in years to come. Theres a sticker tag, ephemera bits and some florals tucked into the top to fill in some white space.

Under the title I created my main floral cluster using fussy cut flowers from the Growing Wild paper, layered with different forms of adhesive for dimension and finished with a wood button.

Along the bottom of the layout I added a strip of pretty hearts from the Feelin Fine paper then machine stitched through it. I created another mini cluster using more florals, wood button, ephemera pieces and a label from the Fun in the Sun cut apart paper. Lastly I added my usual sprinkling of gold colour shine, which I might cry about when its all gone..

Well friends thats all from me today. Thanks so very much for stopping by to see my newest creation. I’m really enjoying creating with the Sunkissed collection and loving everything your all sharing with us across social media.

Until next time, Happy Scrapping!
Michelle x

Love this! | Sunkissed Collection | Rachel Lowe

Hello CVS friends! Well I couldn’t resist ‘that’ amazing rainbow paper from the Sunkissed collection any longer and have a tropical themed layout featuring some gorgeous summer cocktails.

I fussy cut out the rainbow from the Bright Side paper, leaving out the red outer strip as I wanted the pinks to feature. I added to white cardstock and machine stitching the outer pink strip of the rainbow to add definition.

I next made three tropical flowers slightly varying in sizes. I used a cut file from the Silhouette design store. I used Fun in the Sun and Feelin Fine papers to make my flowers. Once I made my tropical flowers I added to my rainbow but only wet gluing the centres so I could tuck elements under. From the  Floral die cut pack I then added sprigs and leaves under my flowers.

I added my 5×4 inch landscape photo with foam tape, tucking under the sun die cut and adding a Wooden epoxy button over my photo. To connect my photo I added the Love This die cut words.

I created an embellishment cluster focusing on the drinks and fruits from the die cut pack and Puffy Stickers finishing off with some phrase sentiment die cuts. To avoid my layout looking ‘flat’ I added these elements with foam tape.

Due to the colour overload I ensured there was enough negative space between embellishment clusters. I love creating layouts that have ‘no people’ photos and focusing on those little life pleasures which are just as important to document. Thank you for stopping by today!

Rachel X

Love this! | Sunkissed Collection | Rachel Lowe

Hello CVS friends! Well I couldn’t resist ‘that’ amazing rainbow paper from the Sunkissed collection any longer and have a tropical themed layout featuring some gorgeous summer cocktails.

I fussy cut out the rainbow from the Bright Side paper, leaving out the red outer strip as I wanted the pinks to feature. I added to white cardstock and machine stitching the outer pink strip of the rainbow to add definition.

I next made three tropical flowers slightly varying in sizes. I used a cut file from the Silhouette design store. I used Fun in the Sun and Feelin Fine papers to make my flowers. Once I made my tropical flowers I added to my rainbow but only wet gluing the centres so I could tuck elements under. From the  Floral die cut pack I then added sprigs and leaves under my flowers.

I added my 5×4 inch landscape photo with foam tape, tucking under the sun die cut and adding a Wooden epoxy button over my photo. To connect my photo I added the Love This die cut words.

I created an embellishment cluster focusing on the drinks and fruits from the die cut pack and Puffy Stickers finishing off with some phrase sentiment die cuts. To avoid my layout looking ‘flat’ I added these elements with foam tape.

Due to the colour overload I ensured there was enough negative space between embellishment clusters. I love creating layouts that have ‘no people’ photos and focusing on those little life pleasures which are just as important to document. Thank you for stopping by today!

Rachel X

What the Fun | Sunkissed and Boys Rule collections | INSD challenge | Sue Plumb

Hi everyone, it’s Sue Plumb here to share my latest design team project with you. I hope everyone had a chance to celebrate InterNational Scrapbook Day (INSD) last weekend with a bit of creative time? Maybe even one of our special INSD challenges? If you haven’t had a chance to play along yet you still have a couple of days to get your entries in.
In fact, it was one of the challenges that inspired my layout for today, as I played along with Michelle’s “Grab 5” challenge. Here are the challenge criteria:
For my page I decided to document a fun photo of my boys that I took recently at SeaWorld. I used a combination of the ‘Sunkissed’ and ‘Boys Rule’ collections, and went bright, bold and a bit messy!
I started with a sheet of the Summer Lights paper from the ‘Sunkissed’ collection, which features a stunning colour gradient that runs from yellow at the to, through orange and pink, and finally to red at the bottom. It was absolutely perfect to match with my photo. (In fact, when I took this photo I thought of this paper right away – that’s when you know you are a true scrapper! haha)
I began by dry brushing on some black acrylic paint using a wide brush. This not only provided some great contrast, but also defined the focal area of my page. Over the top of the paint I added the white die cut star background. This left-over piece was actually part of the ‘Boys Rule’ Large Die Cut and Backing Kit. I like the way it added interest to the background right away.
Next, I added more patterned papers with a variety of different sized pieces from both collections that I cut and tore then layered together. I also added a green paper doily and some frayed gauze from my stash and used staples to secure my stack down on the page. I then added my photo on top.
When it came to embellishments, I wanted to ensure that I ticked off the sticker criteria first. I used  mix of Accessory and Clear Stickers that I had left-over from ‘Boys Rule’. I also used some Chipboard Pieces and Die Cut Ephemera from the same collection. The sweet little Wood Button was from ‘Sunkissed’. To the right of my photo I added a handmade star embellishment which I topped with a Flair Button.
To add some extra interest to my background I added some stamping using a small stars background stamp and a roller phrase stamp.
Now it was time to finish off my page and tick off the remaining criteria. For something gold I added a few pieces of gold twisted wire, which I stapled down onto the page. For stitching, I added small hand stitched crosses using white embroidery thread. And finally, I added some splatters of white acrylic ink and that was all five criteria covered.
I had a lot of fun putting this layout together and I hope I have inspired you to play along with one of our INSD challenges while you still have time. Entries to the challenges close at midnight (AEST) this Sunday, 9th May. You can find all the challenge rules, or upload your entries via the Cocoa Vanilla Studio Community group.
Until next time, happy scrapping!

What the Fun | Sunkissed and Boys Rule collections | INSD challenge | Sue Plumb

Hi everyone, it’s Sue Plumb here to share my latest design team project with you. I hope everyone had a chance to celebrate InterNational Scrapbook Day (INSD) last weekend with a bit of creative time? Maybe even one of our special INSD challenges? If you haven’t had a chance to play along yet you still have a couple of days to get your entries in.
In fact, it was one of the challenges that inspired my layout for today, as I played along with Michelle’s “Grab 5” challenge. Here are the challenge criteria:
For my page I decided to document a fun photo of my boys that I took recently at SeaWorld. I used a combination of the ‘Sunkissed’ and ‘Boys Rule’ collections, and went bright, bold and a bit messy!
I started with a sheet of the Summer Lights paper from the ‘Sunkissed’ collection, which features a stunning colour gradient that runs from yellow at the to, through orange and pink, and finally to red at the bottom. It was absolutely perfect to match with my photo. (In fact, when I took this photo I thought of this paper right away – that’s when you know you are a true scrapper! haha)
I began by dry brushing on some black acrylic paint using a wide brush. This not only provided some great contrast, but also defined the focal area of my page. Over the top of the paint I added the white die cut star background. This left-over piece was actually part of the ‘Boys Rule’ Large Die Cut and Backing Kit. I like the way it added interest to the background right away.
Next, I added more patterned papers with a variety of different sized pieces from both collections that I cut and tore then layered together. I also added a green paper doily and some frayed gauze from my stash and used staples to secure my stack down on the page. I then added my photo on top.
When it came to embellishments, I wanted to ensure that I ticked off the sticker criteria first. I used  mix of Accessory and Clear Stickers that I had left-over from ‘Boys Rule’. I also used some Chipboard Pieces and Die Cut Ephemera from the same collection. The sweet little Wood Button was from ‘Sunkissed’. To the right of my photo I added a handmade star embellishment which I topped with a Flair Button.
To add some extra interest to my background I added some stamping using a small stars background stamp and a roller phrase stamp.
Now it was time to finish off my page and tick off the remaining criteria. For something gold I added a few pieces of gold twisted wire, which I stapled down onto the page. For stitching, I added small hand stitched crosses using white embroidery thread. And finally, I added some splatters of white acrylic ink and that was all five criteria covered.
I had a lot of fun putting this layout together and I hope I have inspired you to play along with one of our INSD challenges while you still have time. Entries to the challenges close at midnight (AEST) this Sunday, 9th May. You can find all the challenge rules, or upload your entries via the Cocoa Vanilla Studio Community group.
Until next time, happy scrapping!

GO SEE DO | SUNKISSED | GWEN WRUCK

Hi Creative Friends,

Gwen back on the blog today with a new share featuring the ‘Sunkissed‘ collection.  Today I’m documenting a recent family outdoor adventure on a weekend away and what better collection to do that with than this one!  I just love its outdoor feel and the bright happy colours, it’s perfect for all kinds of adventures.

To begin my page I’ve created the background using the ‘Just Chillin‘ pattern paper.  For this page, I’ve used the A and B side of this design, so be sure to grab a couple for your stash.  The B-side is the woodgrain and the A-side features sweet puffy clouds.  I was so drawn to use the clouds as my background of my layout, they are the cutest! and I just wanted something really fun, bright and happy for this page.

Next up, I’ve backed a cut file title design, this one from CUT to YOU.  For this, I’ve used the ‘A5 Paper Stack‘ and chosen one of the exclusive patterns which you can see above, it’s that striking blue pattern.  This design is only available in the A5 paper stack.  I’ve teamed it with a similar pattern in the pink but this time I’ve used the ‘Growing Wild‘ 12 x 12 pattern paper.  You can see above the difference in the size of the print.  I find it fun to mix and match papers in the A5 paper stack format with the regular 12 x 12 sheets.

I’ve also backed my photos using the A5 Paper Stack and added my signature stitching for extra detail.  I’ve then positioned my photos and bold title centred on the page.  The photos are flat on the background, but I have raised up the title here with some foam tape.

Now it’s time to embellish!  For this, I’ve started with the ‘Die Cut Floral Ephemera‘ and ‘Die Cut Ephemera‘ packs.  Both include super fun elements to add to my page.  I’ve just mixed and matched and auditioned everything until I was happy with the placement.  I decided on a couple of small clusters for this page, it didn’t need too much extra given I’ve used two photos and the large title piece.

Next, I’ve included some elements from the ‘Puffy Stickers‘ pack as well as a couple of ‘Wood Epoxy Buttons‘.  Both of these are fab ways to add texture and interest to your page, I love the sweet elements in these packs.

Lastly, I’ve added some of the typed sentiments from the ‘Accessory Sticker Sheet‘ in the collection.  I like to add these with foam tape for a little more dimension.  They are a great way to help support your photos and help tell your story.

Thanks so much for popping by today, I hope my page has inspired you in some way.  If you’d like to see me create this layout, you can watch it here:

Until next time,

Gwen

xo

 

GO SEE DO | SUNKISSED | GWEN WRUCK

Hi Creative Friends,

Gwen back on the blog today with a new share featuring the ‘Sunkissed‘ collection.  Today I’m documenting a recent family outdoor adventure on a weekend away and what better collection to do that with than this one!  I just love its outdoor feel and the bright happy colours, it’s perfect for all kinds of adventures.

To begin my page I’ve created the background using the ‘Just Chillin‘ pattern paper.  For this page, I’ve used the A and B side of this design, so be sure to grab a couple for your stash.  The B-side is the woodgrain and the A-side features sweet puffy clouds.  I was so drawn to use the clouds as my background of my layout, they are the cutest! and I just wanted something really fun, bright and happy for this page.

Next up, I’ve backed a cut file title design, this one from CUT to YOU.  For this, I’ve used the ‘A5 Paper Stack‘ and chosen one of the exclusive patterns which you can see above, it’s that striking blue pattern.  This design is only available in the A5 paper stack.  I’ve teamed it with a similar pattern in the pink but this time I’ve used the ‘Growing Wild‘ 12 x 12 pattern paper.  You can see above the difference in the size of the print.  I find it fun to mix and match papers in the A5 paper stack format with the regular 12 x 12 sheets.

I’ve also backed my photos using the A5 Paper Stack and added my signature stitching for extra detail.  I’ve then positioned my photos and bold title centred on the page.  The photos are flat on the background, but I have raised up the title here with some foam tape.

Now it’s time to embellish!  For this, I’ve started with the ‘Die Cut Floral Ephemera‘ and ‘Die Cut Ephemera‘ packs.  Both include super fun elements to add to my page.  I’ve just mixed and matched and auditioned everything until I was happy with the placement.  I decided on a couple of small clusters for this page, it didn’t need too much extra given I’ve used two photos and the large title piece.

Next, I’ve included some elements from the ‘Puffy Stickers‘ pack as well as a couple of ‘Wood Epoxy Buttons‘.  Both of these are fab ways to add texture and interest to your page, I love the sweet elements in these packs.

Lastly, I’ve added some of the typed sentiments from the ‘Accessory Sticker Sheet‘ in the collection.  I like to add these with foam tape for a little more dimension.  They are a great way to help support your photos and help tell your story.

Thanks so much for popping by today, I hope my page has inspired you in some way.  If you’d like to see me create this layout, you can watch it here:

Until next time,

Gwen

xo

 

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