January 2010
Kaleidoscope Collections
Our challenge for our design team for January was to utilize Kaleidoscope Kreator 3 software to create modern, unique, and updated products by highlighting the use of kaleidoscopes! All of these projects will be highlighted on our blog for the month of January 2010, including tutorials.
Jackie Laing- DT Coordinator
Kaleidoscope Collections : Matting Titles & Border Embellishments
Jackie utilized the software in an innovative way to create 3 scrapbook layouts. By using the kaleidoscopes to create gorgeous matting titles, she created a fancy focal point for the layouts.
Nicole Terry - DT Challenge Coordinator
Kaleidoscope Collections : Photo Embellishments & Backgrounds
Nicole utilized the software in an innovative way by creating a "cookie" background on one of her layouts. She also created 2 flower embellishments on the "winter" layout of her photo of her home in the snow.
"Always" Layout
"I Spy" Layout
"My Sweetie Pie" Layout
"Always" Closeup of Kaleidoscope Border
"I Spy" Closeup of Photo Kaleidoscope
"My Sweetie Pie" Closeup of Title Kaleidoscope
"HOPE" Altered Gift Box
"Hope" Closeup of Kaleidoscope Layered Flower Bow
"Hope" Closeup of Kaleidoscope Flower Bow
"HOPE" Altered Wall Hanging
"Snow" Layout
"Snow" Closeup of Kaleidoscope Flowers
"Valentines Day Cookie" Layout
"Valentines Day Cookie" Closeup of Kaleidoscope "Cookie" Background
Amy Duff - DT Altered Art Coordinator
Kaleidoscope Collections : Wall Hanging & Altered Gift Box
Amy utilized the software in a completely different way by creating embellishments with the breast cancer symbol to create a "layered" kaleidoscope and use it as a "bow" on an altered gift box. To create unity, Amy created a lovely altered wall hanging entitled "hope" to place in the gift box.
"HOPE" Altered Gift Box and Wall Hanging
Jennifer Hansen - DT Card Coordinator
Kaleidoscope Collections : Pretty Kaleidoscope Cards
Jennifer utilized the software by creating 2 unique cards. "Just Because" uses the kaleidoscope to create a dimensional flower for the focus of this project. " Congratulations " card is simply adorable: she utilized the software to create a unique and personalized graduation card.
"Congratulations" Graduation Card
"Congratulations" Closeup of Kaleidoscope
"Just Because" Closeup of Flower
"Just Because" Flower Card
Marcie Morgan - DT Scheduling Coordinator
Kaleidoscope Collections : Holiday Layout & Acrylic Album Cover
Marcie created 2 completely different projects showcasing the versatility of this software to create unique embellishments. The "4th of July" layout showcasies 3 kaleidoscope flowers as gorgeous accents. Her acrylic winter album is simply stunning- the kaleidoscope snowflakes are just perfect!
Alison MacDonald - DT Sketch Coordinator
Kaleidoscope Collections : Pretty China Layouts
Ever have odd photos your not sure what to do with? This is the PERFECT program to do something different with those odd photos. Alison recieved photos of some really pretty china but in odd groupings. Instead of ditching the photos, she created kaleidoscopes with the dishes- so pretty!
"4th of July" Layout
"Winter Wishes" Closeup of Snowflakes
"4th of July" Closeup of Flowers
"Winter Wishes" Acrylic Album
"Lovely" Layout
"Pretty China"
Closeup of Dishes
"Pretty China" Layout
Nicole T Gailliot - Owner
Kaleidoscope Collections : Vintage Embellishments & Valentines Fun
I went in a completely different direction with this product. I created my own versions of vintage collage sheets and then used these to create my own embellishments. I created a set of vintage paper posies, vintage paper clips, and a treaure box with a mini album.
"Vintage Paper Posies" Embellishments
"Vintage Treasure Box" & "My Quotes" Mini Book
"Mini Vintage Posies"
Paper clip Embellishments
Nicole T Gailliot - Owner
Kaleidoscope Collections : Bonus Layouts & Homemade Patterned Paper
With CHA right around the corner, I promised the owner I would send her alot of new uodated layouts highlighting her software. I went a little crazy as I really enjoyed creating my own patterned paper using the product and since I am a strong proponent of creating green, I simply loved the idea of being able to create my own paper- Enjoy these bonus layouts featuring handmade printed papers.
"Red Vintage" Paper
"Simple Flower" Layout
"Red Vintage Toile" Layout
"White & Black Toile" Paper
"Red & Black Toile" Paper
"Simple Heart" Layout
"Hoppy Easter" Layout
"Strawberry Pancakes" Layout
