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In hand lettering

Why Hand Letter with Kelly Klapstein

June 19, 2018 No Comments

Hello everyone, Kelly Klapstein from Kelly Creates here today on the Creative Scrapbooker Magazine blog. When I first picked up a brush pen 3 years ago and started to write with it, a calm came over me. That is what I love about hand lettering above all else…I feel centered and present. It’s just me and the tools I need to create on the table in front of me, and my practice becomes a meditative exercise. I have left technology behind. I am not looking at a screen. I feel tremendous joy and satisfaction in watching the ink flow on the paper in a myriad of colours. Even the simple black pen on white paper is incredibly satisfying and beautiful. That is what all art does for us, as well as crafts. When I scrapbook or make cards, or paint with watercolours, I am ‘in the moment’ feeling focused and…

In Sketchy Gallery

Mascot Race for Hope Layout – February Sketchy Challenge

June 10, 2018 No Comments

Hello! Kim here with a quick layout sharing that was inspired by the Creative Scrapbooker February Sketchy Challenge. I did a very literal take on the sketch; but had so much fun doing it! This silly subject needed bold colours and contrast! Instead of using papers, my back ground was made using Dylusions paint and the Ranger gel plates. I started with piece of Creative Scrapbooker Superstock, this 110lb card-stock can handle the mixed media product! The Ranger gel plates come in four very useable sizes! I took the small rectangle and masked off the area I didn’t want painted. I added my paints, spread with a brayer and made patterns with a Dina Wakey stamp and a Ranger texture tool. My swirls are done with an Art Foamie stamp and white acrylic paint! My bold title and hashtags are done with American Craft Thickers. My journaling was done with…

In Scrapbooking Videos

Three Easy Watercolor Techniques

June 8, 2018 1 Comment

Connie Nichol is on our webshow today playing with THREE easy watercolor techniques for cardmaking, paper crafting or scrapbooking. Check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYsPkRLGiAU&t=113s SUPPLIES USED Brea Reese Watercolors and Waterbrush Brea Reese Modelling Paste Momenta Self Adhesive Stencil and Metal Stickers American Crafts Kelly Creates Fineliner Pens Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares and Black Creative Photo Corners Be sure to follow Creative Scrapbooker Magazine on YouTube! Do not miss a single video! CLICK HERE Happy Scrapbooking EveryoneSubscribe today to Creative Scrapbooker Magazine

In Scrapbooking Videos

Doodle a Handmade Card with Kelly Creates

May 24, 2018 No Comments

Kelly Klapstein is on our web show today creating handmade cards that you will LOVE! Easy to follow step by steps that will have you doodling and hand lettering LIKE A BOSS! Giggle Giggle! Check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjhnofVUEfQ SUPPLIES Bazzill Basics Paper Cardstock Kelly Creates Deluxe Lettering Kit Kelly Creates MultiColor Fineliners Kelly Creates Small Brush Pens Kelly Creates Black Fineliners Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Be sure to follow Creative Scrapbooker Magazine on YouTube! Do not miss a single video! CLICK HERE Happy Scrapbooking EveryoneSubscribe today to Creative Scrapbooker Magazine – HOLD IT! READ IT! LOVE IT!

In Free Colouring Cards

Spring Flowers Coloring Card

May 10, 2018 1 Comment

Each and every month the very talented Betty Hung shares her gorgeous illustrations and inspirational coloring techniques with all our followers here at Creative Scrapbooker Magazine. This month is no exception. Betty has designed a beautiful Spring Flowers coloring card for you to download for free. Print it off, color it, fold it in half and give it to that special mom on Mother’s Day! She will love it! – CLICK HERE Here is Betty’s take on her Spring Flowers coloring card. SUPPLIES INCLUDE Kelly Creates Aqua BrushesGet that beautiful watercolor effect with Kelly Creates Aqua Brushes. Each brush features a water-based dye ink that flows freely through bristle brush tips to create gorgeous watercolor lettering. This package includes 10 watercolor brushes in a variety of colors. Water based dye ink flows freely through bristle brush tips. Kelly Creates Black Fineliners These Fineliners are perfect for journaling and fine details! Each…

In hand lettering

Hand Lettering on a Scrapbook Layout

April 29, 2018 No Comments

Hi everyone! It’s Kelly Klapstein here, and I have some special news for you….I made a couple of scrapbook pages! Since I started calligraphy, my scrapbooking has taken a backseat and I haven’t designed a layout in FOREVER. I tell you, it felt really good to be playing with paper again! For both layouts, I used the Vicki Boutin collection from American Crafts and my Deluxe Lettering kit. This kit is perfect for hand lettering projects because you have every tool you need: ruler, pencil, eraser, fineliners, black brush pens (fine, med, bold) and 3 colour large brush tip pens. There are a few simple steps to follow when adding your own lettering to your layouts. 1. Think of a title and write it out in different ways on scrap paper with a pencil. 2. Arrange your page elements onto the background paper and decide where and how your title…

In Products

Add Journaling with Kelly Creates

April 26, 2018 2 Comments

Good Morning, Kim here with a quick sunflower layout share! This layout was very simple to put together using the papers and embellishments from a Vicki Boutin paper kit that was part of a Scrap Shotz kit from last fall [IF my memory is correct!] Sunflowers and photography make me smile, so it’s so important for me to combine the two whenever I can, where ever I can! I was excited to test out my new Deluxe Lettering Kit by Kelly Creates! I used the Black Fine Liners from the kit to do my journaling and add a dot border to the “be fearless” tag! I am not a lettering artist by any means! I am a scrapbooker, card maker and I dabble in mixed media…I can tell you that this lettering kit will be my go to for pens! They are juicy and wonderful…and come in sizes I will…

In Products

Kerry Engel travels with Kelly Creates

April 3, 2018 No Comments

When I travel I like to document my thoughts, experiences and days in a journal. When I have a bit more time (or my husband needs a nap) I like to draw and record the colours and patterns around me too. Kelly Klapstein’s new products were made for hand lettering but the minute I got my hands on them I knew they’d be great for using as a journal. Traveler’s journals are all the rage right now and Kelly’s journals and juicy pens are definitely going into my suitcase. If you do a bit of prep before you leave you can have fun making water color backgrounds to add more interest to your documentation.  Here’s how I created my journal:  1] I prepped my journal page by spreading gesso with an old hotel room key (a loyalty card would work too).  It doesn’t have to be smooth, actually a…

In Adult Colouring

Kelly Creates Aqua Brushes

March 23, 2018 1 Comment

Betty Hung has absolutely taken the Kelly Creates Aqua Brushes and Fineliner pens to an incredibly HIGH level! Check out this stunning display of coloring we found over on Betty’s blog! Betty used Kelly Creates Aqua Brushes Kelly Creates Multicolor Fineliners to color in the illustration from the Ayahuasca Jungle Visions coloring book. Here is a process video for you to watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCCESgSgnFQ Be sure to jump over to design team member, Betty Hung’s blog, for all the details. CLICK HERE Happy coloring everyone. SUBSCRIBE TODAY to Creative Scrapbooker Magazine – HOLD IT! READ IT! LOVE IT!

In Free Colouring Cards

Easter Coloring Card by Betty Hung

March 8, 2018 No Comments

The beginning of a new month MEANS there is a NEW FREE coloring card for you to download designed by our illustration and coloring commander in chief – Betty Hung! This month Betty has designed a heart warming Easter themed card that will look perfect in any Easter bunny nest on Easter morning! The Template Here is the the card template Betty created – CLICK HERE to download your copy.Betty Hung’s Take on the Card Each and every month Betty also colors her project – jump starting your creative juices. Here is Betty’s take on her Easter illustration. Supplies Used To color the illustration Betty used a variety of Kelly Creates products Kelly Creates Aqua Brush Pen Set Paint your art with this brilliant set of aqua brushes from Kelly Creates. These brushes ensure a comfortable grip and a smooth color spread for all your artistic illustrations. You can use them…