Kiwi Lane Designs - Guest Project

Hello everyone -- I'm so honored to be a guest designer on the Kiwi Lane Designs blog today! As you know, I love creating layouts with my Kiwi Lane Designs templates, so I loved being able to do it again for their blog.

Here's a sneak peek of my project:

You'll have to head over to the Kiwi Lane Designs blog to see the rest of it -- let me know what you think! And thank you, Kiwi Lane, for having me on your blog this month!

Stay crafty!
Lissa :)

June Project for Kiwi Lane

Hello everyone! I'm thrilled to be up on the Kiwi Lane Designs blog today with a new project for June, although I'm also sad that this is my last project as a design team member for Kiwi Lane. It has been an amazing term with Kiwi Lane, one of my most favorite scrapbooking companies ever! I know the new design team will be bringing us new inspiration as well, so I'm looking forward to that.

For June, the Kiwi Lane design team has been working with Hazel & Ruby -- a fun new scrapbooking company with lots of unique products. I had a blast creating with their tissue paper, sequins, and Stencil Masks. Here's a sneak peek:

Be sure to learn more about Hazel & Ruby at their blog or their Facebook page.

This month's featured Kiwi Lane templates are Mini Madison Avenue and Accents -- both of which are on sale this month and both of which I used to create this fun project. You'll have to head over Kiwi Lane to see the whole project.

But before you go, you'll have to enter to win your very own set of Kiwi Lane Accents templates. To enter, just do one of these:

• Subscribe to my blog (in the left nav) and leave a comment on this post telling me you're all signed up.
• Like my Facebook page and leave me a quick post there telling me you did it.

I'll announce the random winner on June 27. Be sure to enter before midnight MST on June 26. (I can only ship to United States -- thank you for your understanding.)

Good luck and stay crafty!
Lissa :)

Updated 6/28/14: Congratulations to Heather Thompson -- you're the winner of the Kiwi Lane templates! Email me at MightyCrafty.me@gmail.com to claim your prize.

Halloween Layout for Kiwi Lane Designs

I'm thrilled to be up on the Kiwi Lane blog today with a Halloween layout today (yes, in summer!). It's a send-off layout, where we were asked to create a layout with our favorite designer templates since this is our last month as part of the Kiwi Lane design team. I'm so sad about that! But also excited to see what the new team will do to inspire us.

Here's a sneak peek of my layout:

I used the fabulous Blackbird kit from Scraptastic Kit Club for this project. I absolutely love all the Halloween elements and paper in this kit.

You'll have to head over to Kiwi Lane to see the whole layout -- let me know what you think!

Until next time,
Stay crafty!
Lissa :)

Scrap Space Organizing: Kiwi Lane Designer Templates

It's so hard for me to believe, but my term as a design team member for Kiwi Lane is coming to end soon. I'm so sad about it! I have loved designing for them, but I know they will soon have a new team in place with lots of creative ideas to share.

As part of the work I've been doing for them, I've been using my Kiwi Lane designer templates more than ever. I needed a good storage solution for them in my scrap room so that I could see what I have and easily choose sets to work with on my projects. And since the templates all come packaged with a lovely binder ring and eyelet-set hole, this is how I've been storing them:

I'm using a ribbon storage unit from Simply Renee. I don't know that this particular model is available any longer, but it looks like there are similar versions you can choose from. The little clips are perfect for holding those binder clip rings.

I keep all of my border templates together, then all of the accessory templates, then all of my card and 8-inch templates. I also try to keep "like sets" together -- for instance, I have all of my bracket templates on one ring, regardless of size, along with the regular and tiny versions of the accessory templates. This lets me play with multiple sizes of the templates at once, making for more interesting and quicker pages. Love that!

Kiwi Lane has recently released a very awesome DT Tray that I just love. I haven't gotten my hands on it yet, but it looks super fun for having your templates right on your scrapping table next to you.

How do you organize your Kiwi Lane designer templates? I would love to hear your ideas.

Until next time,
Stay crafty!
Lissa :)

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May Project for Kiwi Lane Designs

Hello everyone! I'm honored to be up on the Kiwi Lane Designs blog today with a new project for May -- a tutorial on how to make 20 cards with a 6x6 paper pad and your Kiwi Lane templates! I'm pretty proud of all these new, amazing cards I made...

This month we are working with Fancy Pants Designs! I was so happy to work with the As You Wish collection for my project. Just beautiful... I used these products from the As You Wish collection for my cards:

• 6x6 paper pad
• Button set
• Ticket roll
• Toppers
• Title pieces

The featured Kiwi Lane designer templates for May are the Floral and Tiny Bracket templates. You can do so much with these two sets, including make about a million cards. LOL. You'll have to head on over to the Kiwi Lane blog to see the full project...

But before you go, you must enter to win your very own set of Kiwi Lane Tiny Bracket templates. To enter, just do one of these:

• Subscribe to my blog (in the left nav) and leave a comment on this post telling me you're all signed up.
• Like my Facebook page and leave me a quick post there telling me you did it.

I'll announce the random winner on May 27. Be sure to enter before midnight MST on May 26. (I can only ship to United States -- thank you for your understanding.)

Good luck and stay crafty!
Lissa :)

Updated 6/5/14 -- I apologize for being so late in this! Congratulations to Barb -- you are the winner of the Tiny Bracket templates! Email me at mightycrafty.me@gmail.com to claim your prize.

Note: This post does include affiliate links. If you buy an item through these links, I will be paid a small amount in advertising fees. All opinions are my own.  I appreciate your help in support of this site. Thank you!

Kiwi Lane May Blog Hop

Hello everyone! I'm just thrilled to be a part of the Kiwi Lane Blog Hop this month. There are so many talented ladies bringing you inspiration today. And to celebrate, I have a fun giveaway for you! Read on to find out how to enter...

But that's not all -- Kiwi Lane also has a prize up for grabs for one random winner. You can enter by leaving a comment at every blog in the blog hop (including the Kiwi Lane blog). One random winner will win a $25 gift certificate to the Kiwi Lane shop! The winner will be announced on the Kiwi Lane blog on Thursday, May 8.

Here's the whole list of participating blogs...

1. Kiwi Lane: http://kiwilane.com/here/blog/
2. Lissa Mitchell: http://mightycrafty.blogspot.com/
3. Leslie Prinkki: http://www.scrapsofmine.blogspot.com
4. Connie Wallenbrock: http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com
5. Sandi Pressley: http://lifeatthebeach51.blogspot.com/
6. Christine Meyer: http://scrappingwithchristine.blogspot.com
7. Alicia O'Bryant: http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/
8. Suzanne: http://scrapwithsuzy.blogspot.com
9. Roselyn Riley: http://prettylittlepackages.blogspot.com/
10. Arin Flinn: http://apieceoflifespie.com

And now for my project. I'm sure you know by now that the Kiwi Lane designer templates are one of my absolute essential scrapbooking tools -- I use them on almost every layout or project I create. And I was so happy to work with the Floral Accessory template set and the Tiny Bracket set this month! Here's what I created...

So soft and sweet -- I just love it. I used up a stash of My Mind's Eye papers that I've been hanging onto forever. They were just so beautiful and I haven't been able to cut into them. Luckily, the Kiwi Lane templates make that job easy since you get layer all those beautiful papers together.

I used these Kiwi Lane templates to create my page:

• Tiny Bracket 4T
• Floral 2, 3
• Tiny Floral 1T, 2T
• Clara Lane 2A, 3A, 3B
• Strips 1", 1/2"

I started by creating a background mat with the Tiny Bracket 1T shape. I traced the bracket on each side at the 6" mark...

Then, I connected the brackets with a straight line, using a border template.

Then, I framed out my page with my templates, laying the background mat in place (I ended up rotating it in the final design, so that more of the brackets could be seen):

Once I knew where everything was going to go, it was super easy to finally cut into those lovely papers. I just removed each template, traced and cut each piece, then inked them with Tim Holtz Frayed Burlap Distress Ink. I'm so happy to be finally using these amazing papers -- and clearing out my stash...

I made the ribbon flower with some ribbon from my stash and a Gluber. Love those Glubers for making custom embellishments!

Lovely paper layers...

So that's my project for this month's Kiwi Lane Blog Hop. Are you ready to head over to the next blog for more amazing Kiwi Lane inspiration? Before you go, be sure to enter to win my giveaway for your very own Kiwi Lane Tiny Bracket templates. To enter, just do one of these:

• Subscribe to my blog (in the left nav) and leave a comment on this post telling me you're all signed up.
• Like my Facebook page and leave me a quick post there telling me you did it.

I'll announce the random winner on May 8. Be sure to enter before midnight MST on May 7. (I can only ship to United States -- thank you for your understanding.)

Now head to your next stop on the Blog Hop -- there's lots of inspiration to be seen and more giveaways to enter...

1. Kiwi Lane: http://kiwilane.com/here/blog/
2. Lissa Mitchell: http://mightycrafty.blogspot.com/ **You are here**
3. Leslie Prinkki: http://www.scrapsofmine.blogspot.com ** Go here next **
4. Connie Wallenbrock: http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com
5. Sandi Pressley: http://lifeatthebeach51.blogspot.com/
6. Christine Meyer: http://scrappingwithchristine.blogspot.com
7. Alicia O'Bryant: http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/
8. Suzanne: http://scrapwithsuzy.blogspot.com
9. Roselyn Riley: http://prettylittlepackages.blogspot.com/
10. Arin Flinn: http://apieceoflifespie.com

Good luck and stay crafty!
Lissa :)

Updated 5/8/14: Congratulations to Connie Wallenbrock -- you are the winner of the Kiwi Lane Tiny Brackets templates. Email me at MightyCraftyDOTmeATgmail.com to claim your prize!

Kiwi Lane DT Doodles #8

Good morning all! I'm back today with a layout for Kiwi Lane's DT Doodles sketch #8. It's a great two-page layout with lots of possibilities:

And here's what I created:

I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut out the Mt. Rushmore, using this SVG file. I like that it's kind of modern, mixed with the fun papers on the layout. I used papers and embellishments from the Simple Stories Urban Traveler collection and the Basic Grey Wander collection to create the paper layers and accents. So fun!

I love how this sketch layout turned out -- thank you Kiwi Lane! Be sure to head over to Kiwi Lane today and link up your layout creation so you'll be entered to win that awesome gift card!

Until next time -- stay crafty!
Lissa :)

Home Banner for Kiwi Lane Designs

Updated 4/22/14: Congratulations to Liz O, you are the winner of the Kiwi Lane templates. Email me at MightyCraftyDOTmeATgmailDOTcom to claim your prize. :)

I couldn't be more excited to share my April feature project for Kiwi Lane! It's a vintage-inspired home banner for our fireplace mantel, inspired by Pinterest. You'll have to head on over to the Kiwi Lane blog today for lots of scrapbooking inspiration and to see this super cute banner using the Now & Then and Record It! Pretty Things collections from My Mind's Eye, plus the Kiwi Lane featured template sets: Wacky and Celebrate. (Keep reading to find out how you can win your very own set!)

For April, the Kiwi Lane design team got to work with My Mind's Eye. They have gorgeous paper collections that make scrapbooking so easy. Be sure to visit My Mind's Eye on Facebook for even more ideas.

You'll have to head over to the Kiwi Lane blog to see the full project details with lots more photos...

But before you go, how about a chance to win a set of Kiwi Lane Wacky templates? To enter, just do one of these:

• Subscribe to my blog (in the left nav) and leave a comment on this post telling me you're all signed up
• Like my Facebook page and leave me a quick post there telling me you did it

I'll announce the random winner on April 22. Be sure to enter before midnight MST on April 21. (I can only ship to United States -- thank you for your understanding.)

Good luck and stay crafty!
Lissa :)

New Card Sketches at Kiwi Lane Designs

I'm super excited that Kiwi Lane Designs has new card sketches up today for their DT Doodles. I love to make cards and I love having new ideas for creating fun and easy cards. And don't forget -- when you link up your own creation of the sketch, you'll be entered to win a great prize drawing.

Here are the sketches:

So fun! I created a card for each sketch. Here's how they turned out:

These cards came together so quick and easy. I used the Fun Day collection from My Mind's Eye to create these cards. I also added in the Party Day stamp set from Crate Paper. And I used these Kiwi Lane templates:

• "You are so sweet" card:
  • Accents 4
  • Aspen Court Mini 1B
  • Tiny Accents 1T
  • Strips 1"
• "Happy birthday" card:
  • Tiny Bracket 4T
  • Strips 2", 1"
  • Adventure 1

I seriously love making cards with my Kiwi Lane templates. They make it so easy!

 Head on over to the Kiwi Lane blog for more fun ideas -- until next time...

Stay crafty!
Lissa :)

It's Tip Time Tuesday Plus a Giveaway...

Updated 3/22/14: Congratulations to marylouh -- you are the winner of the Kiwi Lane templates! Email me at MightyCraftyDOTMeATgmailDOTcom to claim your prize! :)

 I'm back on the Kiwi Lane Designs blog today with a new feature for Tip Time Tuesday. I have created a fun birthday pocket page layout with my Kiwi Lane Tiny Sweetheart, Tiny Accents and Tiny Sweetheart template sets this month. And to celebrate, I'm giving away an awesome set of Kiwi Lane accessory templates -- read on to find out how to win!

For March, the Kiwi Lane design team got to work with We R Memory Keepers -- one of my most favorite scrapbook companies! They have awesome paper collections, and I especially love their 4x6 and 3x4 card collections. Be sure to visit We R Memory Keepers on Facebook for more ideas.

The featured Kiwi Lane designer templates for March are the Tiny Sweetheart, Tiny Accents and Tiny Floral accessory sets. I love these sets! Tiny Accents are one of my most-used sets for sure. You can use any of these sets for pretty much any type of theme or project you're creating. So head on over to the Kiwi Lane blog to see my project...

But before you go, be sure to enter to win your very own set of Kiwi Lane Tiny Accents Accessory templates. To enter, just do one of these:

• Subscribe to my blog (in the left nav) and leave a comment on this post telling me you're all signed up.
• Like my Facebook page and leave me a quick post there telling me you did it.

I'll announce the random winner on March 22. Be sure to enter before midnight MST on March 21. (I can only ship to United States -- thank you for your understanding.)

Good luck and stay crafty!
Lissa :)

Kiwi Lane DT Doodles #6

It's time for another awesome sketch from Kiwi Lane -- my favorite days of the month! And when you link up your creation based on the sketch, you'll be entered to win a Kiwi Lane gift card.

This sketch is awesome, just like always -- and there's lots of room for lots of photos on this double-page layout:

And here's what I created with the sketch:

 

I have been dying to use the School Spirit collection from Crate Paper (it's been in my stash forever!), so I pulled it out to showcase lots of photos from my boys' year in 2nd grade. I like to have a single layout in our family album for each school year since each of my boys' has their own school album. So the single layout in our family album just shows off a few random moments from that year. In addition to the papers and embellishments from Crate Paper, I used these Kiwi Lane templates:

• Aspen Court 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B
• Strips 3", 1", 1/2"
• Accents 6
• Tiny Accents 6T
• Tiny Floral 1T, 2T
• Sweetheart 1
• Tiny Sweetheart 1T

I then finished the page off with cork Thickers and a journaling spot that I edged with a notebook border punch.

I love how this sketch layout turned out -- thank you Kiwi Lane! Be sure to head over to Kiwi Lane today and link up your layout creation so you'll be entered to win that awesome gift card!

Until next time -- stay crafty!
Lissa :)

Tip Time Tuesday for Kiwi Lane Designs Plus a Giveaway

Updated 2/25/14: Congratulations to Sue D -- you're the winner of the Kiwi Lane templates giveaway. Email me at MightyCraftyDOTmeATgmailDOTcom to claim your prize. :)

 I'm back on the Kiwi Lane Designs blog today with a new feature for Tip Time Tuesday. I have created some fun and unique designs with my Kiwi Lane Sweetheart and Paradise template set this month. And to celebrate, I'm giving away an awesome set of Kiwi Lane accessory templates -- read on to find out how to win!

For February's projects, the Kiwi Lane design team got to work with Hemptique -- they create the most beautiful twine and cording in all kinds of glorious color combinations. I had so much fun working it! Be sure to visit Hemptique's Facebook page for more ideas.

The featured Kiwi Lane designer templates for February are the Sweetheart and Paradise accessory sets. These two sets have such great shapes that work so well together. You'll have to head on over to the Kiwi Lane blog to see my project...

But before you go, you must enter to win your very own set of Kiwi Lane Tiny Sweetheart Accessory templates. To enter, just do one of these:

• Subscribe to my blog (in the left nav) and leave a comment on this post telling me you're all signed up.
• Like my Facebook page and leave me a quick post there telling me you did it.

I'll announce the random winner on Feb. 25. Be sure to enter before midnight MST on Feb. 24. (I can only ship to United States -- thank you for your understanding.)

Good luck and stay crafty!
Lissa :)

Kiwi Lane DT Doodles #4

It's time for another awesome sketch from Kiwi Lane -- my favorite days of the month! This week, they've created a double-page sketch with room for lots of photos.

And don't forget -- when you link up your own creation of the sketch, you'll be entered to win a great prize drawing. 

Here's what I created with the sketch:

So pretty! These are my parents way back in 1973 -- love these photos. I used lots of vintage-y, glittery papers from My Mind's Eye, plus these Kiwi Lane templates:

• Madison Avenue 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B
• Cascade Trails 2B
• Mini Scallops 1A
• Sweetheart 2, 3, 4
• Tiny Sweetheart 2T, 3T, 4T
• Tiny Brackets 1T
• Strips 1", 1/2"

I love all the fun layers in this sketch -- thank you Kiwi Lane! Be sure to head over to Kiwi Lane today and link up your layout creation so you'll be entered to win that awesome gift card!

Until next time -- stay crafty!
Lissa :)