Showing posts with label Farewell. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Farewell. Show all posts

Cocoa Vanilla Studio: 2019 Favorites & Farewell




Hi Friends!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and are looking forward to 2020! 
Today is bittersweet for me, as I celebrate another fabulous year of creating but also say farewell to Cocoa Vanilla Studio.
Happy tears as I look back on my very first layout for Cocoa Vanilla Studio, and acknowledge Zoe and her amazing efforts to build this incredible brand that we all know and love! 
Please know that Cocoa Vanilla Studio maintains my utmost loyalty and admiration, but as life changes, so has my schedule. I am just not able to dedicate the time that this role deserves. I will continue to be an ambassador for Cocoa Vanilla Studio, and always hold this team close to my heart. It's been an incredible 5 years, and I can't send enough love and gratitude to Zoe, the team and to you, my faithful supporters!
 Ok, so the tears are now welling up - so I better get started on sharing my projects before I totally lose it!
For my first project, I wanted to go back to where it all began & share the very first layout that I ever created for Cocoa Vanilla Studio....

"Happy Girls Are The Prettiest"


So beautiful!
Despite its age, this layout still captures me! Those pretty florals from the SUGAR & SPICE collection are still favourites of mine! So very lovely! And from those humble beginnings, my creating developed and evolved to be what it is today! And speaking of 'now' here are my Top 3 from 2019!
Coming in at number one, is this darling page with the gorgeous HAPPINESS collection.....

"Loving Every Second"


Sigh! This has my heart on so many levels! 
The colors and florals win me every.single.time!!! Just stunning!

In a very close second place, is this whimsical dream catcher design featuring the gorgeous UNFORGETTABLE collection.....

"Living The Dream"


I just adore the dangling tassels and feathers at the base of the dreamcatcher - such a perfect adornment! And again, the colors and florals were the clear favorites for me in this collection too! Gimme ALL the florals!
Finally, in third place is another super pretty HAPPINESS collection page......

"Here & Now"


Swoon! Such a stunning wreath design!
And yes, fussy cut florals (and butterflies) for the win! I'm fairly predictable, lol!
To end my post today, I wanted to close with my final layout that I created for the CVS Design Team...

"Xmas Joy"


This was created with the beautiful UNFORGETTABLE collection, and seems appropriate to say farewell with, as Cocoa Vanilla Studio is truly Unforgettable!
Best wishes and all my love Zoe, Sue & past and present DT members! 
It's been the most amazing crafty journey and I heart you all!
So now I'm a blubbering mess, and my tears won't stop....

Thank YOU for all your constant and amazing support,
Farewell Cocoa Vanilla Studio!


Kaisercraft: July Creations & Farewell Kaisercraft!




Hi Sweet Friends!
Welcome back for another month of all New Kaisercraft collections!
To be honest, today is a little bittersweet for me;
I'm sharing some beautiful projects with the new collections, 
but I am also saying farewell to the Kaisercraft DT!
I have been lucky enough to be on the Kaisercraft DT for 2 years, and it has been a fabulous experience! I thoroughly enjoy designing with each of the collections every month and will miss sharing with you all!
But before I get all misty-eyed, here's my takes on July's collections;
July Collections
Bon Appetit (a culinary delight)
&
July Collections3
Mademoiselle (A vintage pretty)

First up, a delicious serving of Bon Appetit.....

"Yum"

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Isn't he the cutest lil Masterchef?!!
I couldn't resist going monchromatic on this page - the black & white patterned papers are just so striking!
Let's take a closer look....

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Those Flourish Pack - Cooking Shapes are just the best embellishments!

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And as usual, the Collectables are just too fun & playful! I mean, how totally cute is that electric mixer?!!

Kaisercraft Products: CD101 | Coconut, P2116 | Prep, P2120 | Cool, CT859 | Collectables, FL577 | Flourish Pk-Cooking, EM431 | Polaroid Cut Outs, SB762 | Silver, T302 | Foam Dots. Other: Fold back clip.

And here's one of my other sweet baker.....

"Sweet Treats"

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How cute is she in the kitchen?!! Growing up so fast!
Loving the recipe pattern background paper here - very cool! And the embellishments are just divine...

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Those cherries!!! Love them!

Kaisercraft Products: P2122 | Recipe, PP1000 | Paper Pad, CT859 | Collectables, SS316 | Sticker Sheet, EM431 | Polaroid Cut Outs, T302 | Foam Dots. Other: Kraft Tag.

Clearly, Bon Appetit is not just for making recipe books from! It's also perfect for capturing our junior chefs in action! Sweet memories!
Speaking of sweet, let's take a look at what I've created with the super sweet (and a little darling) Mademoiselle....

"Thankful" Card

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Giving thanks never looked so pretty!

Kaisercraft Products: CD101 | Coconut, PP1001 | Paper Pad, CT860 | Collectables, SS317 | Sticker Sheet, F641 | Dusty Pink, F658 | Dusty Pink, FL578 | Flourish Pack-Antiques, EM927 | Lace-Cream, SB786 | Rose. 

"Best Wishes on your Special Day" Birthday Card

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Love how delicate and feminine this is! SO very pretty!

Kaisercraft Products: CD101 | Coconut, PP1001 | Paper Pad, CT860 | Collectables, SS317 | Sticker Sheet, SB716 | Blush, SB786 | Rose, T302 | Foam Dots. Other: Ribbon, button.

"Happy 80th" Male Birthday Card

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A fabulous masculine card, with such a feminine collection.

Kaisercraft Products: CD101 | Coconut, P1001 | Paper Pad, CT860 | Collectables, GC106 | Bronze, DD103 | Number Set Small, SB791 | Pewter.

And my final creation today is this layout......

"Cherish, Love, Adore"

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How divinely delicate is this?!! Total swoon! I love those soft, muted dusty pinks! Just gorgeous! And the heart die-cuts partner perfectly with this collection! Let's look closer....

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A lil Kaisermist Candy droplets & some Champagne Rhinestones embellish the layout beautifully.

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How stunning is that intricate heart doily?! Combined with those butterfly Collectables, this page is just sweetness and light! Love it!

Kaisercraft Products: CD101 | Coconut, P2127 | Blossoms, CT860 | Collectables, RS404 | Champagne, DD737 | Heart Doily, DD105 | Love Hearts, KM115 | Candy. 

And there you have it! My final creations for Kaisercraft!
I do hope they've inspired you to get creating!

Thankyou all so very much for all your comments of support during my time on this team! I have truly adored every minute of it!
til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 
Amanda xo