Wednesday 31 January 2018

Enjoy The Little Things In Life Video Blog Hop- Sweet Soirée suite

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Welcome 😊

I am part of the design team for 'Enjoy The Little Things In Life Video Blog Hop' hosted by Martha Greoger

This month our theme is Valentines/Weddings/Couples.

As part of this months theme is Weddings, I have created a framed shadow box of my wedding day to share with you all.

Created using the Sweet Soirée memories and more card pack from the 2018 Sale-A-Bration catalogue.

#KOCreationscards #2018saleabration #2018occasions #Sweetsoiréesuite #Cakesoirée #weddings #Memoriesandmore #Stampinup #Layouts #Love


I also used pieces from the Cake Soirée suite available from the 2018 Occasions catalogue on page 13.
Here is my video.


Please forgive any mistakes.

This is my first layout created on video.


 We have an incredibly amazing team of demonstrators from around the world that are part of this monthly hop In order to keep moving through the hop please click the name directly after mine.






If you are looking to purchase any of the items I used to create my layout with then please check the carousel below.
It has all items listed and is linked directly to my store.


Thank you for visiting my blog today. 
If you have any questions please feel free to ask. 
I always reply 😊

Sunday 28 January 2018

CC'S Blog Hop with special guest Rose Coleman


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Hello everyone.
So glad you could join me again.
Today the Crazy Crafters have another special guest to be inspired by
Rose Coleman
We are each choosing a project of Rose's to CASE
CASEing is where we check out another persons creations and use what inspires us from a particular project.
It could be a stamp, it could be a layout or it could simply be a copy of the exact card. The key with CASEing especially when copying is to SHARE EVERYTHING!
Share where your inspiration originated from plus links back to the original project.

 I have added a list of all participants towards the end of this post. Please click the name directly after mine to continue finding more inspirational ideas.


Here is Rose's the card that inspired my project today.

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Click HERE to see her post

I felt inspired by the layout of Rose's card.

Here is my card.
My card uses 3 FREE items that can be earned during the 2018 SALE-A-BRATION period.

CELEBRATE YOU

#KOCreationscards #Handmade #Cardmaking #2018saleabration #Freeproducts #Flowers #Stampinup #Tuttifrutti #Amazingyou #Celebrateyou

The focal area has been split in two letting the Lemon Lime Twist background peek through.
The split front was raised up one dimensionals after stamping the sentiment 'Lets' and the flower. I also stamped the flower again on a scrap piece and fussy cut tthe top petals only. The word YOU was stamped on a small strip of the LLT card base.
The word CELEBRATE has been cut from a Calypso Coral Tutti Frutti card base then glued into position.
I added a little silver leaf charm from the Petal Passion suite and the a few sequins ( Tutti Frutti LLT and Metallic Iridescent sequins ) to finish my design.

Inside View

#KOCreationscards #Handmade #Cardmaking #2018saleabration #Freeproducts #Flowers #Stampinup #Tuttifrutti #Amazingyou #Celebrateyou

To keep the theme flowing to the inside of my card I used the other side of the Tutti Frutti card base as the inside layer. I then stamped the flower twice in black, once inside and once on a scrap piece of white. The scrap image was coloured in Calypso Coral then fussy cut and glued over the top.

Product with Card

#KOCreationscards #Handmade #Cardmaking #2018saleabration #Freeproducts #Flowers #Stampinup #Tuttifrutti #Amazingyou #Celebrateyou

For my envelope I used a Tutti Frutti envelope to create an insert for the C6 Stampin' Up! White envelopes. I stamped the diagonal stripes on the front flap to keep the theme flowing.


To keep moving through the hop please click the name directly after mine.







Here is the carousel for all of your product requirements. It is linked directly to my store for your convenience.





Thank you so very much for stopping by today. 
If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
I always reply.

Friday 19 January 2018

Ink It Stamp It Blog Hop - Technique - Beautiful Brusho's


Hello all 😉
Welcome back to my blog.
Today I myself and the rest of the Ink It Stamp It DT are sharing some Techniques with you.

For those visiting my blog for the very first time, my name is Kim Oliver and I live in Tasmania.

 To continue moving through the hop today I have towards the end of this post a list of names. Please click the name directly after mine to keep seeing more gorgeous ideas and techniques.

I have chosen to give the Brusho's a bit of a whirl today. 
WOW They are really interesting to work with.
I have also supplied the Stampin Up! video on 'HOW TO APPLY' for the Brusho's.

Here is the Video



AND
Here is my card

Beautiful Day

#KOCreationscards #Brushocolouring #Cardmaking #Brushobackground #Embossingfolder #Embossed background #Butterfly #Stampinup #Gildedcard


I haven't added a sentiment as yet. 
Not even sure I will.
 What do you think?



I got my inspiration for the gold on the back ground from some new DSP that is available from the 2018 Occasions catalogue. It has brushed on gold over brushed colours and looks amazing.

I have made up a picture tutorial of the steps I used to create my butterfly..

#KOCreationscards #Brushocolouring #Cardmaking #Brushobackground #Embossingfolder #Embossed background #Butterfly #Stampinup #Gildedcard

Below is an a progress shot plus a peak of another card I was working on at the same time. This card was blogged a couple of days ago. 
You can see that card HERE.

 There is also another new product that was used also pictured below called Petal Pair textured embossing folders.

#KOCreationscards #Brushocolouring #Cardmaking #Brushobackground #Embossingfolder #Embossed background #Butterfly #Stampinup #Gildedcard

Can you see what I have done with the embossing folders?

#KOCreationscards #Brushocolouring #Cardmaking #Brushobackground #Embossingfolder #Embossed background #Butterfly #Stampinup #Gildedcard

I finished of my card by adding pearls to the embossed background and gold thread to the middle of the butterfly.

Thank you for joining me today.

Please click the name directly after mine to keep moving through the hop. I know you will find even more inspiring techniques along the way.









Looking for a way to purchase your own supplies, please use the carousel below. 
It has most of the items I used listed and is linked directly to my store.


If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
I always reply.


Thursday 18 January 2018

SDBH Jan - Love - Cake Soirée


Hello everyone 😊
I am participating today with the Fabulous Stamin' Dreams DT for a blog hop all about 

L💗VE.

I have a complete list of all hop participants closer to the end of this post.


I am using the gorgeous new Cake Soirée suite along with the Sweet and Sassy Framelits to create a gorgeous Wedding/Engagement style card.

Cake Soirée is available from the NEW 2018 Occasion's Catalogue on page 12.
You can purchase the bundle and save 10%  PLUS just by purchasing the bundle you automatically earn a FREE item from the SALE-A-BRATION catalogue!
HOW AWESOME IS THAT!
Here is my card

CELEBRATE

#KOCreationscards #Weddings #Engagements #Cakesoirée #Celebrate #Love #Cardmaking #Stampinup

I have used the Cake Soirée suite to create my card. The suite includes the Stamp & Thinlits bundle, matching ribbon, Stunning Designer Series Paper. 
It also includes a number of other items and embellishments (now shown on my card)
That's one of the things I adore about Stampin' Up. Things are made to work together!

Angled View


#KOCreationscards #Weddings #Engagements #Cakesoirée #Celebrate #Love #Cardmaking #Stampinup

This card was created using a scrap piece of the Berry Burst floral DSP that was left when I was creating during December. You can see that card HERE.

The cake itself has been fussy cut from the DSP . I have overlaid a piece of vellum with a heart shape over the DSP. This has been accentuated with a heart frame in silver foil.
I have then bought the Berry Burst colour to the front my adding two Berry Burst hearts and the silver trimmed ribbon.

This card would be perfect for a Wedding, Engagement or even a Birthday!


Please click the name directly after mine to continue through the hop.







If you are looking for some of the items I used to create my card with then please check out the carousel below. It has most items listed (except the new stuff) and is linked directly to my store.





Thank you so very much for visiting my blog today. If you ahev any questions please feel free to ask them in the comment section below.
I always reply 😉

Wednesday 17 January 2018

International Blog Highlights - 2018 Occasions and Sale-A-Bration items

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Hello everyone and welcome back once again to my blog.

I am taking part today in the International Blog Highlights hosted by Kylie Bertucci
This involves demonstrators from all around the world coming together to share what they love with you in the one place.
Kylie hosts these highlights every month and has a different theme for each highlight.
This months theme is our Favourite Sale-A-Brations or Occasions item from the 2018 catalogues.

Hmmm WOW this was hard!

I chose a couple of items to create with from the 2018 Occasions Catalogue.

They were  
  • Brusho's (page 26)
  • Petal Pair textured embossing folders (page 23)
  • Beautiful Day stamp set (page 26)
  • Painted With love DSP (page 19)

HERE IS MY CARD

#KOCreationscards #Brushos #Beautifulday #Petalpairembossingfolder #Birthdaycards #Cardmaking #Flowers #Stampinup


This card has alot going on, but at the same time has so much clean space to it that it still has the illusion of being tidy.
My main colours are Calypso Coral and Whisper White with just a dash of gold.
Do you like this card?

If so you can vote for my cards

HERE

My card is number 1 in the gallery.

I will now share with you a progress picture.

#KOCreationscards #Brushos #Beautifulday #Petalpairembossingfolder #Birthdaycards #Cardmaking #Flowers #Stampinup

 It also has a sneak peek of another card that you can see on my blog in around 2 days.
You can see in the picture all of the new products that I used to create my card project with.

I had so much fun creating with the new Brusho's.

But I did watch the Stampin' Up! video showing how to use these colouring  products before I started.
You too can view that video below.




Here is a close up view of the layers on my card.
Here you can see the small square of DSP that was cut to shape using the stitched shapes framelits.

#KOCreationscards #Brushos #Beautifulday #Petalpairembossingfolder #Birthdaycards #Cardmaking #Flowers #Stampinup

Thank you so very much for visiting my blog today. I hope you have enjoyed the card project I have shared with you.
Don't forget if you like my project please VOTE for it by clicking

HERE

My card is Number 1 in the Gallery.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
I always reply.

Sunday 14 January 2018

SSBH - Sale-A-Bration - Monochrome Heartfelt Blooms

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Hello everyone 😊
Welcome to the 2018 Stampin' Sunday Blog Hop.
Our theme this month is Sale-A-Bration!
What an awesome way to kick of the New Year!

I have a full list of our hop participants closer to the end of this post.


Here are my cards.

MONOCHROME HEARTFELT BLOOMS


#KOCreationscards #Saleabration #Heartfeltblooms #Cardmaking #Occasionalcards #Monochromecards #Stampinup #Flowers #Wedding #Engagement #Sympathy

For my card projects today I have chosen to use the Heartfelt Blooms stamp that you can earn FREE during SALE-A-BRATION *more info further down.

I chose a monochrome colour scheme of black, grey,white with silver to finish for my first card.

Here is a close up of the layers.

Close Up View

#KOCreationscards #Saleabration #Heartfeltblooms #Cardmaking #Occasionalcards #Monochromecards #Stampinup #Flowers #Wedding #Engagement #Sympathy

I used a few little bits'n'bobs from previous makes to finish this card. 
The vellum heart frame, the sequin trim and the black leaves are all from previous cards.
I have overlaid a sheet of vellum over the DSP in the background. This was done to soften the look of the black polka dots.

LOVE

#KOCreationscards #Saleabration #Heartfeltblooms #Cardmaking #Occasionalcards #Monochromecards #Stampinup #Flowers #Wedding #Engagement #Sympathy
For this card I decided that a splash of colour was needed. I chose to colour one flower image in Melon Mambo and Pumpkin Pie.
I also went with a mixed metals approach adding metallic sequins to the card front and metallic gold thread behind the focal layers.
This card was created using bits'n'bobs that I had been playing with trying some of my new product out and getting a feel for them.
The vellum overlay on this card has only been stuck firmly down in the centre behind the floral image. This was done to give a loser feel to the overall structure of the card.

 Close Up View

#KOCreationscards #Saleabration #Heartfeltblooms #Cardmaking #Occasionalcards #Monochromecards #Stampinup #Flowers #Wedding #Engagement #Sympathy

*Kim's tip

Have you ever wondered how to apply your vellum so it stays flat and have the glued area barely noticed?
Then I have your solution!
Apply Fast Fuse along the edges of the vellum.
NOTE: When applying always make sure that you have no balled up bits of the glue and that it doesn't double on itself - Those two things will make it visible.

I hope you liked my card projects today.
To find even more gorgeous projects and continue through the Stamping Sunday Blog Hop please click the name directly after mine.
I know that there will be loads more to see.










*SALE-A-BRATION information.
Did you know that from the 3rd January - 31st March 2018 you can earn FREE items from Stampin' Up! 
HOW?  Simple!
 For every $90AUD you spend WITH ME you earn 1 free item from the 2018 Sale-A-Bration catalogue
But wait it gets even better. 
There are now LEVELS of FREE items. 
For instance spend $180 AUD you can earn 1 level 2 item for FREE or 2 level 1 items for Free!



If you are looking to purchase any of the items used to create this card with then please check the carousel below. 
It has almost all items listed (except for the 2018 new product) and is linked directly to my store.



Thank you so very much for visiting my blog today.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask them in the comments section below.
I always reply 😉

ESAD 2018 Occasions Catalogue and Sale-a-bration blog hop - Petal Passion

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Hello everyone and welcome to my blog.
Have you just arrived from the wonderful Kelly Kent's blog? Thats because today I am hopping with E.S.A.D. 

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Our theme today is the 2018 Occasions and Sale-A-Brations catalogue products.

I have added a full list of names towards the end of this post to enable you to keep following the blog. The next person directly after me is Ellen Woodbridge, you can also use the NEXT BLOG button closer towards the bottom to get to Ellen's post..


My card project today has been created using the 'Beautiful Peacock' stamp set.

Beautiful Friend


#KOCreationscards #Beautifulpeacock #Stampinup #2018saleabration #2018occasions #cardmaking #Rubberstamping #Birds

Angled View


#KOCreationscards #Beautifulpeacock #Stampinup #2018saleabration #2018occasions #cardmaking #Rubberstamping #Birds

Please click the button below to be taken to Ellen's blog. I know you will find some wonderful inspiration.


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If you are looking to purchase any of the items I used to create with then please use the carousel below. It has all items used and is linked directly to my store.



Thank you so very much for visiting me today. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. 
I always reply.




Crazy Crafters Occasions and Sale-A-Bration inspiration - I Just Love You



Hello and welcome 😊

I am participating with my team today as part of a blog hop showcasing our projects inspired by the 2018 Occasions and Sale-A-Brations catalogues.

#kocreationscards #agoodday #miniembroideryhoops #cardmaking #papercraft #stampinup #petalpalette

You are here with Kim Oliver and I will have a  full list of participants closer to the end of this post to enable you to keep moving through the hop.

Here is my card

I Just Love You 

#kocreationscards #agoodday #miniembroideryhoops #cardmaking #papercraft #stampinup #petalpalette

I was inspired today by a set called 'A Good Day'  and it can be found on page 14 of the Occasions catalogue.
 I really adore the mini embroidery hoops that are part of this suite. they remind me of a more romantic time. I think that is why I chose the sentiment 'I Just Love You'
I also used as accessories another suite available in the catalogue called 'Petal Passion'. This can be found on pages 23 and 24.

#kocreationscards #agoodday #miniembroideryhoops #cardmaking #papercraft #stampinup #petalpalette


The So Saffron  doily behind my embroidery hoop has been cut from the Eastern Medallion thinlits.
The sentiment is stamped and die cut using the Petal Palette bundle.

I have added a few sequin to help finish my card and help tie in the sequin trim in the background.

I hope you enjoy my card today.
To keep moving through the hop please click the name directly after mine to continue finding more inspiration from the new catalogues.








If you are looking to purchase any of the items I used to create my card with today then please use the carousel below. It has all items listed and is linked directly to my store.



Thank you for visiting today.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
I always reply 😊

Friday 12 January 2018

Congrats - Sale-A-Bration card

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Hello everyone and welcome to my blog 😊

I have a couple of cards to share with you all. 
I even created a little video so you can see how I made them.

These cards are part of my teams weekly highlights hosted by Kylie Berticci

You can vote for my cards by clicking

HERE

Here are my cards

CELEBRATE DUO

#KOCreationscards #2018Saleabration #2018Occasions #Celebrate #Amazingyou #Celebratethinlits #Tuttifrutticardsandenvelopes


The first CELEBRATE card

#KOCreationscards #2018Saleabration #2018Occasions #Celebrate #Amazingyou #Celebratethinlits #Tuttifrutticardsandenvelopes


The second CELEBRATE card

Made on video.

#KOCreationscards #2018Saleabration #2018Occasions #Celebrate #Amazingyou #Celebratethinlits #Tuttifrutticardsandenvelopes


Here is the video of how I made this card.




Inside view

#KOCreationscards #2018Saleabration #2018Occasions #Celebrate #Amazingyou #Celebratethinlits #Tuttifrutticardsandenvelopes
Thank you so very much for visiting.
Don't forget if you enjoyed my card today that you can vote for it

HERE


If you are searching for any of the items I used to create these cards with today then please use teh carousel below. It has all items listed and is linked directly to my store.


Thank you.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask. 
I always reply 😊

Wednesday 10 January 2018

International Highlights Winners Blog Hop - Flowers




Hi all 😊

Welcome back to my blog.

Today I am so thrilled to be part of the International Highlights Top 10 Winners Blog Hop from December 2017.
Our theme from Dec 2017 was Flowers and is our theme for today too.
We hope you enjoy our projects today, I will have a complete list of all winners blogs closer to the end of this post..

Below is my card that was chosen as an International Highlights Winner.
THANK YOU to all of you that voted for my card!
💙💚💛💜

You Are the Extra In My Ordinary


You can see the full blog post by clicking

HERE



I selected a FREE stamp to use today with a floral theme 😲
 This gorgeous stamp is available right now from the SALE-A-BRATION Catalogue on page 4.



You TOO can earn this set OR MANY OTHER DIFFERENT SETS just by spending $90 on Stampin' Up! product with me from 3rd January through to 31st March 2018.


SHOP HERE

Directly below is my card for today's hop.

HEARTFELT

#KOCreationscards #Flowers #Interantionalhighlightstopten #Heartfeltblooms #2018Saleabration #Freestamps #2018occasionscatalogue #Cardmaking #Alloccasionscards


I have chosen to keep my colour scheme from my previous card in the December hop.

Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White and Old Olive.

To create my card I started by looking at some of my bit's and pieces created from previous makes and wondered how I could incorporate them into my design.

 Here is a close up picture showing my bits'n'bobs

#KOCreationscards #Flowers #Interantionalhighlightstopten #Heartfeltblooms #2018Saleabration #Freestamps #2018occasionscatalogue #Cardmaking #Alloccasionscards


The Heartfelt Blooms stamp has been stamped in Smoky Slate. I then coloured the stamped image with my Stampin' Blends.
The sentiment has been done by adding Basic Black to the 'HEARTFELT' word only using a black Stampin' Write marker.

I do hope you like my card contribution today.
I also hope I have inspired you to go through some of your left over bits and put them to good use!

To continue moving through our hop please click the name directly after mine.






I think this style of card would be suitable for so many different occasions.
I love a card that has multiple uses! Don't you?


If you are searching for any of the items I used to create my card with then most of them will be listed in the carousel.
All items listed are connected to my store for your purchasing convenience.



Thank you so very much for stopping by today.
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to ask.
I always reply 😉

Friday 5 January 2018

Beautiful Peacock - Sale-A-Bration time is here!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone 😊

My first blog post for 2018!
I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year.
Today I am sharing a card project created using the new Brusho's 
PLUS 
a FREE stamp set.

Yep you heard right, I did say FREE!

How can you get FREE stamp sets?

EASY!

Just purchase your craft product with me during SALE-A-BRATION TIME - (January, February and March) and you too can earn FREE stamp sets PLUS loads more product too!

Click below to see the Catalogues

2018 Occasions Catalogue

2018 SALE-A-BRATION Catalogue


 I am sharing this project over on Kylie Bertucci's blog highlights.
You can VOTE for my card 

HERE

 Here is my card.

BEAUTIFUL PEACOCK

#KOCreationscards #2018Saleabration #2018Occasionscatalogue #Freestamps #Stampinup #Cardmaking #Peacocks #Birthdays #Showoffs #Birds #Nature

I kept  my card simple as I wanted to showcase the gorgeous vibrancy of the Brusho's.
I heat embossed the tail/flourish in white before *wetting my paper and sprinkling the brusho's over water. I tipped up the paper to make the colours bleed and fade while I spritzed extra water over the crystals of colour.

I am really impressed with how this finished.

#KOCreationscards #2018Saleabration #2018Occasionscatalogue #Freestamps #Stampinup #Cardmaking #Peacocks #Birthdays #Showoffs #Birds #Nature

For the actual Peacock image I used my Stampin' Write markers to colour the tail then spritzed the colours with water before stamping, this gave the tail area that water colour effect.
Once dry I fussy cut and mounted over my brusho background.

*Kims tip

When applying Brusho's thoroughly wet your area first. TAP GENTLY on your Brusho's as a little powder goes a LONG way! NOTE for this style of application: If you have the Brusho colour fall onto a dry area and then spritz, I find you get colour where it is not wanted. The force of the spritz pushes the powder over the paper. You can see some above and that was me being careful.

Don't forget to VOTE if you enjoyed my card today. Vote by clicking the word and then searching for my card. Click the little heart in the top right corner of my ard image on Kylies page


If you are searching for some of the items I used to create this card with then please feel free to check the carousel below. It has most items listed and is linked directly to my store.






Thank you so very much for stopping by today.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
I always reply.