Scrappy Canary: Exclusives

Project Life with Bernii Miller using the Tea & Toast kit.

Helllo there .. Bernii Miller here with you on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon..

Go grab a cuppa and take a peek at what I have been up to with this gorgeous kit..

I have another Project Life share and this time it is with the Polly! Scrap Kit : June - Tea & Toast kit..

This kit is jammed packed with loads of gorgeous brand new collections as well as exclusive designs from both Wilna Furstenburg and D-Lish Scraps.. How super exciting!!

For this spread I didn't use all the exclusives as I am saving the rest for the second Project Life spread that I will make, so keep an eye out for that soon...

So here is the overall spread..

I mainly used the cards that were pre cut cards in the kit and also added splashes of red watercolour around the page...I also added in bits from the FREE cut files that also come with the kit.. You can see those scattered around the spread - where I painted them red and then roughly outlined.

We were spoiled in this kit to receive a full pack of the adorable Jillibean Soup - Mini Placemats and I knew right away that I wanted to create a see through pocket, so I simply just slipped in one of the cards.. I LOVE the effect !!

I had so much fun recording all the little moments from this week.. I look back and giggle at the stuff my children get up too!!

If you are keen to check out the AWESOME Project Life kits available over at Polly! Scrap kits then make sure you follow this LINK as there are a variety of different kits available.

Thanks so much for stopping by..

Till next time

Much love

Bernii xx

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Bernii Miller

Tropical Twilight Project Life spread with Bernii Miller

Hello there it is Bernii here today and welcome to a wonderful Tuesday!

It is my turn today to share with you my Project Life spread using the May " Tropical Twilight" Pocket Life kit..

I can tell you know this kit was so bright and fun and full of the latest products from major scrapbooking brands. I managed to create my weekly spread along with an extra insert.

I mainly based my layout around the Heidi Swapp 3x4 Pattern Stencil that came in the kit, and decided to create more of an artsy feel.. I used my Distress Stains mainly and dabbed them over the template. ( I am super lucky I got the chevron template - as that is my fav), so you can see hints of chevron behind some of the photos.

I then roughly outlined it with a number 3 Uni Pin pen.

I was also so excited to the use the EXCLUSIVE Amy Tangerine " today" wood veneer word for my title card.. How awesome are they !!

I also used some washi tape from an older Polly! kit and some enamel dots from my own stash.

Here are both sides for a closer peek..

Like I mentioned before I also managed to create an insert as I had so many pictures for this week. That always happens to me and I would rather include them all then have to make a cull.

Currently the Polly! Scrap Project Life kit is sold out, although if you interested in joining up there is a wait list that you can be popped onto too :) Also we would love to see your work and would love for you to join us in the Polly! VIP group that can be found through our Facebook page. It is a great place to hang out and share your gorgeous work with us all using your Polly! kits.

Till next time

Much Love

Bernii xx

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Carol Fry

Thank Beyonce for the music - sketch challenge layout using March kit with Carol

Hi everyone!

It's Carol here, welcome to my very first blog post and share ever!

Do you ever feel that music says what you feel so perfectly that you don't need any other commentary? I do, lots! Beyonce's song 'XO' is no exception. My favourite line in this song translated my feelings perfectly and became the title for my layout.

I am using bits from both SOLD OUT Spearmint Leaves and Jellybeans kits for my take on Kate & Lauren's Sketch Challenge. Here is the sketch for those of you who need to see it again!

I adore Amy Tangerine and this layout is ALMOST exclusively uses product designed by her, including the acrylic flair designed especially for Polly! I used the underside of the flair for my layout, the pink was too bright for the look I was wanting to achieve, black was just right!

I'm a 12x12 girl. Always have been, but won't always be it seems. I am also a scrapper who loves simple clean lines (with a little bit of cheek!). This sketch was perfection to me and the layout took me about 15 minutes to whip up!

Have you entered the sketch challenge yet? If not, pop over to Kate & Lauren's post for details.

Speak soon
Carol xo

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December Memories Kit

December Daily Kits Full Reveal Photos and information.

It's finally here! Our December Daily kit (with exclusive Polly! Products designed by Aimee Dow) is ready to ship and you can see it here in the shop.

This kit is so full that it is overwhelming in a single photo, so I am breaking it down into parts to show you. Above you can see the patterned papers included, each on in both 6x8 and 4x6 size, so you can use them repeatedly in your album. The papers come from a range of manufacturers including BasicGrey, My Minds Eye, Heidi Swapp, Studio Calico, Bo Bunny, October Afternoon, Authentique, Pink Paislee and Websters Pages. The papers come in an acid free 6x8 vellum envelope that will be a perfect spot to put some ephemera you want to include. I plan to pop my christmas card in it and then use the attach-me stickers to add it to my album.

First lets see the exclusives, some of which have been sneaked before. Our amazing designer, Aimee Dow, has designed stamps, cards, letterpress plates and veneers for this kit. The cards include fourteen 3x4 cards. You cannot get these cards anywhere else but in the Polly! DD Kit and I think they are AMAZING.

There are also six 4x6 cards. I just adore that blue banner, it is my favourite!

There are four hand pressed exclusive Polly! letterpress cards with three 3x4 cards and one 4x6 card.

You get four 12x12 sheets of journalling cards to supplement the Polly! cards, or you might want to use the back and make some traditional 12x12 layouts for christmas. You can see Pink Paislee Snow Village, Heidi Swapp Believe, Websters Pages It's Christmas and October Afternoon's Silent Night.

The final journaling card in the kit is the 3x4 exclusive Polly! Veneer card, and included in your kit are a few of the veneer stars that were cut from the card.

Another exclusive item designed for the kit and only available in this Polly! DD Kit is the acylic banners, each kit comes with a dozen banner pieces, they are about the same thickness as the veneers, so they are great for projects that you want to keep a bit thinner. You also get a few of the tiny little stars cut from their centres.

Another exclusive item for the kits is the set of 3 flair badges designed by The Greatest View just for this kit. They are perfect for a December Daily kit, with words and colours that will look amazing in your 2013 album.

You can't forget the awesome exclusive stamp designed by Aimee Dow that is in the kit, Enjoying the Christmas Sunshine and Twinkle Lights. It is 2x6" in size and perfect for an aussie christmas in Summer.

There are lots of stickers in the kit too, both dimensional and flat. There is a full pack of Crate Paper Close Knit Shamrock Foam Thickers in Wonder font. You can see them here with the 6x12 sheet Basic Grey title stickers from the 25th and Pine collection and the cool vinyl handwriting Buzz Words stickers from Heidi Swapp.

You can see in the above photo there is a 4x6 alphabet by My Minds Eye, for all kits who preordered or who order soon you will get a bonus 4x6 alphabet (mixed styles, it might be Simple Stories or My Minds Eye alphabet) as the planned gold Studio Calico alphabet was not sent to Australia by the manufacturer. We didnt want to hold up your kits, so we are including an alternative alphabet and we have these gold alphabets from ChicTags on their way to us right now by priority post. They are gorgeous, 7" x 8.5" Gold foil sticker sheet folded with upper and lower case letters. Letters measure approx. .5" x .75". Here is a close up of the actual gold foil letter stickers.

We included a variety of borders for you to mix through your project including both stitched border accents (varied styles) and this 12" border sheet stickers by Fancy Pants.

Next is the embellishments (yep this kit just goes on and on, it is so filled with december goodness).

There is a wide mix of textures and items here, including the Websters Pages small treat bag, half a packet of Elle's Studio Noel Bits and Pieces, 1/4 pack of BasicGrey 25th and Pine stamps, two pairs of attach-me stickers (we have more full packs of these in the shop if you love them and need more than just a couple of pairs), two different tags for embellished journalling and a full sheet of the Noel Little Snippets from Elle's Studio, these are really great to cut apart and include small notes, dates or just a touch of embellishment to a photo or journalling card.

You can see the 3 different colours of star sequins included in the kit, the red bow paperclip by Websters and the flair in this close up. There are 2 different colours of twine and some gold glittery ribbon as well as some really fun metallic twist ties to add a pop of shine and colour.

Finally we get to the tiny extras including the veneer and acrylic stars, the tiny arrow paperclips by 7gypsies, the jingle bells, the flags made from the new imaginisce christmas patterned paper and half a packet of the red and cream enamel dots by Basic Grey.

Phew!! That is a huge kit! There are still some available and they are shipping now, but there are not many and they are selling fast. We already sold a lot of this popular and amazing value kit in preorders. Subscribers still get a discounted price and just need to email me for a discount coupon to use with their purchase.

Kit Contents List

Exclusive Polly! December Daily Stamp
Exclusive Polly! designed Letterpress cards (three 3x4 cards and one 4x6 card)
Exclusive Polly! 3x4 and 4x6 journalling cards (fourteen 3x4 cards and six 4x6 cards)
Exclusive Polly! and The Greatest View flair (3 flair)
Exclusive Polly! 3x4 Veneer Card plus veneer stars
Exclusive Polly! acrylic banner with cut out stars included (12 banner pieces)
Chic Tags 7" x 8.5" Gold foil alphabet sticker sheet with upper and lower case letters. (shipping seperately on arrival)
Thickers (Shamrock Mint Green) by American Crafts
Four 12x12 sheets of journalling cards from Heidi Swapp, October Afternoon, Pink Paislee and Websters Pages
Buzz Words Epoxy Stickers by Heidi Swapp
24 pieces of patterned paper with 12 designs each in 4x6 and 6x8 sheets.
Title Stickers (6x12 sheet) 25th and Pine by BasicGrey
1 large red bow paperclip by Websters Pages
6 tiny red and black arrow paperclips (3 of each) by 7Gypsies
1 large tag by Fancy Pants (styles vary)
1 layered kraft corrugated tag (styles vary)
Noel Lil' Snippets by Elle's Studio
Noel Bits and Pieces (half pack) by Elle's Studio
It's Christmas Sweet Shoppe bag by Websters Pages
25th and Pine Vintage Stamps (partial pack) by BasicGrey
2 pairs of Attach-Me Stickers in red by Basic Grey (styles vary)
6x12 sheet of border stickers by Fancy Pants
1 bottle of star sequins (Gold)
2 mini bottles of star sequins from D-Lish Scraps (Silver and Green)
Red and Cream Enamel Dots by Basic Grey (partial pack)
Crate paper overlay 2.5" x 2.5" (styles vary)
Red and white bakers twine by Whimsy Farm
Gold and white bakers twine by The Twinery
Mixed metallic twist ties in kit colours.
Gold glitter ribbon
Handmade Christmas flags made by Polly! (from Imaginisce colours of christmas papers)
Approximately 6 stitched border accents made by Polly! Scrap Kits
5 Mini Jingle Bells

Finally I wanted to mention that we have two add-on christmas stamp sets available for those who love to stamp or those who love christmas!! They are fabulous, versatile and really unique sets that are perfect for us down under.