Digi Store Saturday- Belinda Griffin: How Sweet It Is

Hi Everyone!

Belinda back with you to share another layout created with the fabulous current cupcake kit, featuring one of the fantastic phrase cut files available in the digi store here.

As you can see I kept this layout nice and simple, I really wanted the title to be the main feature and take over most of the page! I use a variety of the papers from the kit to back behind the cut title, creating a fun bright title.

I then used some of the pink washi tape from the kit (I like the cut the edges of mine into little banner style ends) to create a base for my sub title. I cut around my photo to complement the edges of the title to again make sure the title really remained the focus.

I loved the bright stickers from the kit so made sure I included a few of those around the page, and of course those adorable wood veneer. Finally, some splashes of pain (some of which I ended up turning into a painted heart to fit the sentiment) and the page was done. Quick and simple.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Messy Monday- Belinda Griffin: 'Always be you'

Hi All,

Belinda here today with my very first post! All those who have recieved their kits will already know just how gorgeous they are this month, as always. I was super excited to recieve my cupcake kit, my brain has been overflowing with ideas ever since.

Those who have seen my layouts before will know I'm not a very 'messy' scrapper. I tend to shy away from too much paint, mixed media etc. But I absolutely adored this paint colour and wanted to make it a feature on my first layout. To keep things in line with my own style I decided I wanted to use it to create my own graphic, bold background. I lined my page with tape and then used the cute little roller to paint over the entire page, creating a fun striped background. Isn't the colour of this paint so pretty?!

Because I wanted the paint to be the focal point of the layout I kept the rest simple with lots of white space. A few layers of the gorgeous Happy Things Papers under one photo and the tag under the other added dimension, whilst the sweet little alphas helped create the perfect title.

I wrapped some of the twine around the bottom of the smaller photo, I love doing this on photos/tags, it adds a great little focal point. I also added some little triangles of the pink washi tape, this is one of my favourite little quick and easy DIY embellishments, it helps add some extra interest and draw focus to the photos.

Of course I had to add one of the patterned wood veneer, I was in love with these the minute I saw them! A few stickers and a quick scatter of sequins and the layout was complete!

Thanks for stopping by today, I look forward to seeing to sharing more with you over the coming months.

Store News: July's Sale night!

Hey everyone

A quick update from me to let you know that our sale date for July has been announced.

Did you see the sneaks on our Facebook pages? Here they are again incase you missed them :)

Raquel x

April 2015 Releases

Hey everyone,

A quick post to share the kits that will be released tomorrow night at 8pm AEST at APOCD

The Main Cake Kit 

Featuring the Crate Paper Journey & Craft Market collections, Jen Hadfield Cottage Living, a new Bazzill Gold Foil Star Speciality Paper and more.

And the Cupcake Kit

A gorgeous TCW template, mini distress ink and lots of the 'I am' Simple Stories collection

We also have two new release digital sets already available in store. Perfect for your Easter documenting.

http://www.apieceofcakedesigns.com.au/april-2015-releases/

With another new set to be revealed tomorrow night also!

Lots happening at APOCD with the digital store and kits. Don't forget to check out the Current Kit extras on sale night, there is LOTS to snap up :)

Raquel x

January Sale night is tonight!

Hey everyone,

A real quick update with a little preview of the kits released tonight. I am loving the colours in both kits, so fun and versatile!

Plus our digital releases

Visit www.apieceofcakedesigns.com.au tonight at 8pm AEST to pick up some goodies

Thoughtful thursday - Felicity Wilson - Cards

Hello Friends!
The silly season is almost upon us, and I cant wait. I love this time of the year, all the excitement of the 'man in red', end of school year celebrations and lots of family time. Very special time.
We have still a few birthdays in the house before the 'big day' and thank you's for teachers to hand out, so I have been spending a little time preparing more cards, so that I am ready to enjoy to the festive season.

I have used the October main kit for these little cute cards.

 

"somewhere"

"today"

Hope this inspires you today to make those cards, because nothing beats a handmade card, right?

STORE NEWS SUNDAY - November Sale

Hi everyone,

Just a super quick Sunday update today. We have announced our November Sale night to be this coming Thursday

There will be gorgeous new digital designs available along with our kits of course :)

Hope to see you there

Raquel x

MESSY MONDAY - Felicity Wilson: Love

Hello friends!
I am here today to share with a page I created with lots of sprays, wax crayons and water colour pencils.
 I love the stamp that came in the kit and started my page with that inspiration. I had no direction at all, other than stamping the image and then I wanted to use my wax crayons to colour a few circles in. I then wanted to created a shadow all the straight line to blend it in a little more.

I then sprayed some Heidi swap colour shine and splatters.
When I added the circles to the background, I used water colour pencil to soften the edges of the circles and to blend with my background.

Somehow I ended with a page that is bright and colourful.

NOT INCLUDED: flowers, gold bow,  butterflies

I hope you have a little experiment with some mediums.

STORE NEWS SUNDAY - A BIG BIG Update!

Hi Friends of APOCD,

I really do not know where to start with this post as there has been SO MUCH happening here at APOCD, so be prepared for a LONG post. Lots of capitals, yes, but very necessary! 

Digital Store

So hmm, lets start at the beginning with the new most exciting change to APOCD. The opening of our digital store.

 The store can be accessed from our main site and can be found here

http://www.apieceofcakedesigns.com.au/digital-store/

We have the most awesome files available from three very talented designers; Jessy Christopher, Rachel Hodge and Polka Dot Creative

These digital files provide you with numerous file types perfect for all digital uses; svg, png, dxf, pdf and some even contain the .abr photoshop brush file so you can use the gorgeous images on top of your photos too!

These are available in our store now. 

*Please note all files are in AUD* 

*The digi files are immediate download and a download link is given via email* 

Blogging…even more inspiration!

Starting this week our blogging will be a little bit different than usual. The DT and I will be providing you with inspiration covering a variety of themes, Messy Monday, Workspace Wednesday and more. You will need to visit the blog regularly to it out!

October Kits

The October kits are released and available in the APOCD store now. I know I say this every time but I do think these are my all time favourite. I love love love the colour combos in them and the kits come with so many bits and pieces that you will be able to create lots of projects with them.

Here they are:

Cherry Flair

As you all may be aware, due to my pregnancy and arrival of my baby boy Jack, I deactivated the flair for a little while. It was something that I know requires a lot of my love and energy and I simply couldn't give 100% to. 

But, our little family have slowly found our feet. Little Mr is 3 months now, so the flair are back up and running on the APOCD site. 

We have two new sets released and available here 

For every Pink Ribbon set sold APOCD will donate $1 to the Pink Ribbon Foundation. 

Well I think that is all for now, don't forget to add our blog to your favourites or blog feed to stay up to date with all things APOCD and be inspired by our awesome design team!

Raquel xxx