Wednesday 31 May 2017

Enjoy the little things in life - Design Team Video Blog Hop - New Catalogue Products



Thank you for joining us for our FIRST "Enjoy the little things in life - Design Team Video Blog Hop". 
We are going to be giving you inspiration once a month that will help you to be more creative and give you some great ideas and tips. 
We have an incredibly amazing team of demonstrators from around the world that are part of this hop once a month.

Currently you are visiting - Kim Oliver of Australia you will find a participation list closer the the end of my blog to enable you to see everyones projects, videos and tips.

Today we are focusing our creative energy on sharing with you our favourite items from the new catalogue.
WHOO HOO You can all order tomorrow Yaay! How big is your wish list??

I have a couple of fave items and colours 😊


Here is my project made using these favourite items 


FOREVER YOUNG



#Daisydelight #Delightfuldaisy #KOCreationscards #enjoythelittlethingsinlife #videobloghop #Berryburst #Lemonlimetwist #gerberadaisy #foreveryoung #everlastingdaisy


Two of my most favourite colours are Lemon Lime Twist and Berry Burst.
Look at how amazing they are together like this!

The Designer Series Paper I used for my card is called Fresh Florals DSP and it comes in all 5 of the new in colours for 2017-2019.
Powder Pink, Fresh Fig, Tranquil Tide, Berry Burst and Lemon Lime Twist
These DSP sheets are double sided with a different pattern on the reverse side.

Angled and Inside View


#Daisydelight #Delightfuldaisy #KOCreationscards #enjoythelittlethingsinlife #videobloghop #Berryburst #Lemonlimetwist #gerberadaisy #foreveryoung #everlastingdaisy

Items Used


  1. Thick Whisper White card stock (pg194 - 140490)
  2. Layering Ovals framelit (pg214 - 141706)
  3. Stitched Shapes framelits (pg214 - 145372)
  4. NEW - Fresh Florals DSP (pg187 - 144131)
  5. NEW - Daisy Punch (pg 127 - 143713)
  6. NEW - Lemon Lime Twist ink pad (pg184 - 144086)
  7. NEW - Berry Burst ink pad (pg184 - 144249)
  8. NEW - Finely Woven Ribbon in LLT (pg198 - 144135)
  9. NEW - Faceted Gems in Silver (pg197 - 144142)
  10. NEW - Happy Birthday Gorgeous (pg77 - 143662)
  11. NEW Just for the Hostess stamp set: Background Bits (pg220 - 144029)
The seniment on these cards is from 'Happy Birthday Gorgeous' stamp set while the colour behind the focal daisy and images inside are from the 'Background Bits' stamp set.

An 'How To' video for this card and the daisy.





I made these cards as part of an annual catalogue card swap.
Each swap particpant makes 10 cards using new catty items and swaps with 10 other demsontrators. This way we all get  to see some new ideas for using these gorgeous items and are able to share them with our customers too.

Group shot 

#Daisydelight #Delightfuldaisy #KOCreationscards #enjoythelittlethingsinlife #videobloghop #Berryburst #Lemonlimetwist #gerberadaisy #foreveryoung #everlastingdaisy

And here are all 10 cards (11 if you count mine) packaged and ready to send.
Each card packet has a little recipe inside with what items were used so that they can be recreated if desired..

To keep following through our Video Blog Hop please click on the next name after mine.








 I do hope you have enjoyed it and found some inspiration too.

CRAFT BOXES ARE COMING IN JUNE!!


KOCreations Cards (ME) is offering Stampin' Up!® product Craft Boxes in June and every month there after. 

Each month I will have a different Craft Box available featuring different DSP suites..

Delightful Daisy Suite

Order JUNES Delightful Daisy Box now

 ORDER

You MUST reside in Australia to order these Craft Boxes 
When Ordering please state your preferred payment method of PayPal or Direct deposit
AND whether you would like a monthly box subscription


To be updated on what will be coming up each month you can subscribe for a monthly newsletter

CRAFT BOX NEWSLETTER 

and be the first to find out what the next CRAFT BOX will contain 
PLUS 
You will have the option to be the first to purchase one of the limited number of Craft Boxes available.

*OFFER FOR AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS ONLY!

Don't forget the MAY Hostess Code if purchasing from my online store.

33EJUTN4


 Thank you so much for visiting today 
Have a wonderful day and 
HAPPY CRAFTING 

Tuesday 30 May 2017

Embossing Paste - Daisy Punch - Happy Birthday Daisy

Hello everyone 😊
Welcome back to KO Creations Cards

Today I have for you another new product or 3 that will be available for you to purchase in only 2 more days 😮
I am so excited for you all.There are so many wonderful products for you to choose from.

Have you all got your copy of the catalogue yet? 
NO!!   
Whaaaat!!! Then contact me straight away for your copy!!

#KOCreationscards #embossingpaste #daisydelight #Happybirthday #rubberstamping #stampinup #cardmaking #papercrafts #handmadecards

This card will be entgerede into the #CI10 colour Challenge on FB
If you would like to giove this challenge a try then click HERE to join the group.

The colours for this fortnights challenge are
Cajun Craze, Island Indigo, Smoky Slate and (the retired) Delightful Dijon (138327)
You can still purchase the Delightful Dijon from the Retired Items list in my store up until the 31st May. So if you like it be quick!


 Here is my Card

 Happy Birthday Daisy


#KOCreationscards #embossingpaste #daisydelight #Happybirthday #rubberstamping #stampinup #cardmaking #papercrafts #handmadecards

Now incase you are making a wish list I have added the catty page #'s plus the codes.

The new products I have used are Embossing Paste (pg 201- 141979) 

I have paired it with the New Daisy punch (pg206 - 143713)
AND
the NEW Copper Wire trim (pg199 - 144179)
PLUS 
one more item lol
the NEW Ticket Tear Border punch (pg206 - 143718)

Angled and Inside View


#KOCreationscards #embossingpaste #daisydelight #Happybirthday #rubberstamping #stampinup #cardmaking #papercrafts #handmadecards

      
The awesome thing with the embossing paste is it can be coloured using your re-inkers...Or your ink pads on your silicon mat. 
Add ink use a spatula and place the ampunt of embossing paste ontop of the ink and mix.
It can be used on it's own as above or with our Stampin' Up!® stencils/masks.
Spread it where you want it and let dry.  It's that simple !

To get my card above I actually was playing with the stamp set called Background Bits (pg 220- - 144029) and the challenge colours... I wasn't happy with what I was doing, so I die cut the pieces into elements for other cards.


This was my first card (below) that I made using my die cut elements...
I thought I would share just to show that we all make things sometimes that just don't seem to come together how we want!

#KOCreationscards #embossingpaste #daisydelight #Happybirthday #rubberstamping #stampinup #cardmaking #papercrafts #handmadecards
Basically I was not feeling overly creative when I decided to 'PLAY'. Sometimes playing gets my creative juices flowing...And it worked. As I made the card which this post is actually about lol!

I decided that this card was just too busy, plus the yellow cardstock was the wrong colour hahaha. 
I don't hate it...who am I kidding, yes I do!...It's awful hahaha.. 😱
I also used the embossing paste on this card....on the Daisy and the background. 
I made my own mask for the daisy. And for the background area, well I was just trying to cover up some of those Cajun flowers lol.
Hmmm yup.


Okay thats about it for me...

I have a little information for you below if you are interested.

Craft Boxes are going to be available from me in June


Order JUNES Delightful Daisy Box now


You MUST reside in Australia to order these Craft Boxes 
When Ordering please state your preferred payment method of PayPal or Direct deposit
AND whether you would like a monthly box subscription


To be updated on what will be coming up each month you can subscribe for a monthly newsletter


CRAFT BOX NEWSLETTER 


and be the first to find out what the next CRAFT BOX will contain 
PLUS 
You will have the option to be the first to purchase one of the limited number of Craft Boxes available.

*OFFER FOR AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS ONLY!

Don't forget the MAY Hostess Code if purchasing from my online store.

33EJUTN4


 Thank you so much for visiting today 
Have a wonderful day and 
HAPPY CRAFTING 

Any questions please ask in comments below. 
I always reply x

Monday 29 May 2017

Crazy Crafters Annual Catalogue Sneak Peek - Colour Theory

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Welcome back to my blog 😊
I am so happy to see you once again!

Today I am participating in a blog hop with the Crazy Crafters.
We are all showcasing new products from the new 2017-2018 annual Stampin' Up! Catalogue...
Not long to go now - only 3 days!!!
And we can all get out hands on more of these stunning items!
You are currently here with me Kim Oliver, I have a list of all other participants towards the end of my blog to enable you to keep seeing more wonderfully crafty ideas.

Today I am sharing with you a project I have made using the gorgeous Colour Theory Designer Series Paper stack.
 This card design is another one for #Loveitchopit! And I am planning a class around these papers and the Daisy suite 😍
I now have 2 of my samples ready to show my class come Monday morning.

AND
Here it is!

You Look Gorgeous Daisy!

#KOCreationscards #Daisydelights #Colortheory #stitchedshapes #Gerberadaisy #Loveitchopit #Cardclass


For my card today I have chosen to work with a couple of new in colours for 2017-2019.
 Berry Burst from the wonderful NEW 6 x 6 Color Theory Designer Series Paper stack..
I have paired that with the stunningly delicious Lemon Lime Twist which is the second NEW in colour.

Front View

#KOCreationscards #Daisydelights #Colortheory #stitchedshapes #Gerberadaisy #Loveitchopit #Cardclass

Items Used

  1. The NEW 'Colour Theory' DSP (144194) This comes in four glorious colours blended with Whisper White. Those colours are Berry Burst (which I have used for my card), Old Olive, Crushed Curry and Dapper Denim.
  2. NEW Fresh Florals DSP (144131)
  3. NEW Daisy Delight stamp set (143669)
  4. NEW Daisy Delight punch (143713) I am LOVING this!!
  5. My card base is Thick Whisper White card stoc(140490) folded in half and cut at 10.5cm.
  6. NEW Berry Burst Ink pad (144083)
  7. NEW Lemon Lime Twist Ink pad (14086)
  8. NEW Glitter Enamel Dots (144200)
  9. Sponge Daubers (133773)
  10. NEW Lemon Lime Twist Finely Woven Ribbon (144135)

Angled and Inside View 

#KOCreationscards #Daisydelights #Colortheory #stitchedshapes #Gerberadaisy #Loveitchopit #Cardclass

METHOD

To make my card front using crackled DSP, I first glued thick Whisper White to the back of it. 
I then trimmed it to size. I used my Stitched Shapes Framleits to cut out my side focal window onto the edge, but making sure I had the Whisper White side facing up. 
This way the stitches were visible on the white side where needed 😉
I then nested a layering Oval with the Stiched shape oval and cut a Berry Burst frame for my focal area. I glued this into place and then trimmed off the excess.

I punched two daisies using thick whisper white. I then daubed my colour onto the flowers. I have made a little video showing the flower colouring technique HERE
I stamped the leaves onto the white side of the oval in Lemon Lime Twist and added my daisy.
I adhered my card front onto the card base using dimensionals. 
I then glued the oval stamped images and the flower into place straight onto the card base.


 Please click the next name after mine to see more wonderful projects made using the new 2017-2018 catalogue products









Thank you so much for visiting my blog today and I do hope I inspired you just a little bit and perhaps made you want to add something you just MUST have to your wish list 😊
I know my wish list is growing lol

If you live in Australia and are after great products then shop with me...You can shop with me by using the 'Shop With Me' trolley, above and right.

Have a wonderful day x

Sunday 28 May 2017

ESAD 2017/18 Annual Catalogue Sneak Peek Blog Hop


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Welcome back to KO Creations Cards 😊
So lovely of you to join me again.

Today I am part of the ESAD blog hop and we are all showcasing items from the NEW 2017-2018 CATALOGUE..
Only 4 more days til we can order woohoo...Are you as excited as I am? My wish list just keeps growing 😄

You are currently here with Kim Oliver.
I have a list of all other particpants towards the end of my blog.





Here is my card

You Make Me Smile


#KOCreationscards #Colourfulseasonsbundle #Loveitchopit #Youmakemesmile #Stampinup #Rubberstamping #Malecards


I have chosen to showcase the Colourful Seasons Bundle along with the new Wood Textures Designer Series Paper. 
My card could be used for either gender and almost any occassion. It's a great #Loveitchopit design too.
All elements for this card has been created using the Wood Textures paper stack. 
 Even the die cut chair is from the paper stack, it's the peeling paint wood grain paper.
The sentiment has been heat embossed using white Stampin' Emboss Powder

Angled and Side View 

#KOCreationscards #Colourfulseasonsbundle #Loveitchopit #Youmakemesmile #Stampinup #Rubberstamping #Malecards

Items Used

  1. A4 Early Esspresso card stock (108599)
  2. A4 Thick Whisper White card stock (140490)
  3. NEW 6 x 6 Wood Textures DSPS (144177)
  4. NEW Colourful Seasons BUNDLE (145348)
  5. Stampin' Emboss Powder White (109132)
  6. Stampin' Emboss Powder Gold (109129)
Please click the next button to keep moving through the hop. Thank you for visiting. Next up we have Peta Stephen


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Blog Hop Participants:

I hope you have enjoyed my project today.
I have just a little information below for you if you are interested 😉

KOCreations Cards (ME) is offering Stampin' Up!® product Craft Boxes in June and every month there after. 

Each month I will have a different Craft Box available featuring different DSP suites plus co-ordinating supplies..

JUNE IS the 'Delightful Daisy' Suite


Order JUNES Delightful Daisy Box now

 ORDER

You MUST reside in Australia to order these Craft Boxes 
When Ordering please state your preferred payment method of PayPal or Direct deposit
AND whether you would like a monthly box subscription


To be updated on what will be coming up each month you can subscribe for a monthly newsletter

CRAFT BOX NEWSLETTER 

and be the first to find out what the next CRAFT BOX will contain 
PLUS 
You will have the option to be the first to purchase one of the limited number of Craft Boxes available.

*OFFER FOR AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS ONLY!

Don't forget the MAY Hostess Code if purchasing from my online store.

33EJUTN4


 Thank you so much for visiting. 
Have a wonderful day and 
HAPPY CRAFTING 

Thursday 25 May 2017

Celebrate You - #GDP088


Welcome back to KOCreations Cards 😊
I do love your visits!

#KOCreationscards #CAS #Cleanandsimple #Daisydelight ##GDP088 #Woodtextures #Loveitchopit #Stampinup

Today I have created a sweet CAS card for the Global Design Challenge of CASE the designer Shawn De Oliviera  #GDP088

Here is Shawn's card


AND

Here is my card

Celebrate You

#KOCreationscards #CAS #Cleanandsimple #Daisydelight ##GDP088 #Woodtextures #Loveitchopit #Stampinup

I am working on perfecting CAS as it doesn't come naturally to me at all.

I chose to work with similar colours to Shawn's card and kept a floral theme too.
I used the Daisy Delight punch to create the daisy on my card, and coloured it using 2 NEW incolours Powder Pink ink pad  and Lemon Lime Twist card stock.
Only 8 more days until the new 21017-2018 catalogue!!!
Whoot Whoot, I am a little bit excited..hahahaa

Angled and Inside View


#KOCreationscards #CAS #Cleanandsimple #Daisydelight ##GDP088 #Woodtextures #Loveitchopit #Stampinup

Items Used
  1. A4 Powder Pink carsd stock (144251)
  2. A4 Lemon Lime Twist card stock (144250)
  3. Lemon Lime Twist ink pad 144086)
  4. Powder Pink ink pad (144084)
  5. Faceted Gems in GOLD (144141)
  6. 6 x 6 'Wood Textures' Designer Series Paper Stack (DSPS) (144177)


Thank you so very much for visiting my blog today.
 I do hope you have enjoyed it and found some inspiration too.

Below is just a little information for ou if you are interested 😉



CRAFT BOXES ARE COMING IN JUNE!!


KOCreations Cards (ME) is offering Stampin' Up!® product Craft Boxes in June and every month there after. 

Each month I will have a different Craft Box available featuring different DSP suites..

Delightful Daisy Suite

Order JUNES Delightful Daisy Box now

 ORDER


You MUST reside in Australia to order these Craft Boxes 

When Ordering please state your preferred payment method of PayPal or Direct deposit
AND whether you would like a monthly box subscription


To be updated on what will be coming up each month you can subscribe for a monthly newsletter

CRAFT BOX NEWSLETTER 

and be the first to find out what the next CRAFT BOX will contain 
PLUS 
You will have the option to be the first to purchase one of the limited number of Craft Boxes available.

*OFFER FOR AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS ONLY!

Don't forget the MAY Hostess Code if purchasing from my online store.

33EJUTN4

You can find my online store

HERE

 Thank you so much for visiting today 
Have a wonderful day and 
HAPPY CRAFTING 

Wednesday 24 May 2017

Aim For Alaska Blog Hop - Catalogue Sneak peek



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Hello everyone and welcome once again to KOCreations Cards 😊 

Today I am taking part in a special group blog hop - The 'Aim for Alaska' blog hop. 
This is a Face Book training group for Stampin' Up!® demonstrators that is available through Kylie Bertucci to help you achieve your goals of the incentive trip and more...
What is that saying "Reach for ther stars!" Well I am reaching and aiming high! It might take me a few years but I am determined to achieve this one day!
To help us Kylie invites prominent and succesful SU demonstrators to talk about their experiences and share what has worked/not worked for them. This is one of the things that I most enjoy, learning from those that have been there and seen what works and also what doesn't. We get to learn from their experience PLUS they are willing to share the information!
 If you want to join this group please use this link SIGN ME UP FOR AIM FOR ALASKA TRAINING GROUP

I have a list of other blog hop particopants closer to the end of my blog.
You are currently here with me Kim Oliver (Australia)

Okay enough chit chat 😆 on to the reason for the blog hop. 
The new 2017-2018 catalogue release and some of the gorgeous products soon to be released!!!

Here is my project!

Cottage Garden


#KOCreationscards #daisydelight #colortheory #sticthedshapesframelits #minichevronribbon #stampinup #Loveitchopit
I think this card would be perfect card for a class....Hmmm gives me an idea lol. 
Plus it's awesome for #Loveitchopit too! 
If you love your paper, chop it and use it! 
Create something beautiful with it 😍

Items Used

  1. The new 'Colour Theory' DSP (144194) This comes in four glorious colours blended with Whisper White. Those colours are Berry Burst, Old Olive (which I have used for my card), Crushed Curry and Dapper Denim.
  2. I have also used the new Daisy Delight stamp set (143669) I am LOVING this!!
  3. My card base is Old Olive  card stock (106576) folded in half and cut at 10.5cm.
  4. I have used another NEW PRODUCT the Mini Chevron ribbon in co-ordinating Old Olive (144196)


On a side note, I am currently playing with a new watermark (above) compared to the old one (below) I would love some feedback if you can spare some time...TIA

#KOCreationscards #daisydelight #colortheory #sticthedshapesframelits #minichevronribbon #stampinup #Loveitchopit

METHOD

For my card front using crackled DSP, I first glued thick Whisper White to the back of it. I then trimmed it to size. I used my Stitched Shapes Framleits to cut out my focal window, but making sure I had the Whisper White face up. This way the stitches are visible and help to frame my stamped images.
I then nested a layering Oval with the Stiched shape oval and cut a Old Olive frame for my focal area.

I stamped my images onto the whisper white side. 
I placed my ribbon onto the card front and I adhered it all onto the card base using dimensionals. 
I then glued the stamped images into place straight onto the card base..

 Angled and Inside View


#KOCreationscards #daisydelight #colortheory #sticthedshapesframelits #minichevronribbon #stampinup #Loveitchopit


Please keep moving through the hop by clicking the name after mine (Kim Oliver)











Thank you so much for visiting my blog today and I do hope I inspired you just a little bit and perhaps made you add something you just MUST have to your wish list 😊
I know my wish list is growing lol 
If you live in Australia and are after great products then shop with me...You can shop with me by using the 'Shop With Me' trolley, above and right.


If you have any questions or would like to let me know which water mark you prefer. 
Please use comments below.

Have a wonderful day xx

Monday 22 May 2017

Delightful Daisy - Birthday Daisy


Welcome back crafters 😊
As I promised in my previous blog post I am back to share with you a couple of cards made with the offcuts of the DSP from the CC blog hop...
You can see those cards HERE 

I used a couple of scrappy bits of ribbon and a couple of Stitched shape frames along with a doily folded in half for a little lacey feel.

Here are my cards

Old Olive Birthday


#happybirthday #KOCreationscards #Daisydelight #Delightfuldaisy #Craftboxes #facetedgems 
The card bases have been made using an A4 sheet of card stock folded in half and cut at 10.5 cm. The card stock colours are Old Olive and Calypso Coral.

I have added some silver metallic thread to the back of my Daisies. 
You can see how I made my Daisies by clicking HERE

For a little bling I have added some rhinestone jewels to the focal area, but I kept them tight around the focal leaving a whole area of card that is nice an clean.

Calypso Coral Birthday


#happybirthday #KOCreationscards #Daisydelight #Delightfuldaisy #Craftboxes #facetedgems


For the card above the only difference other than colour, is that I used an embossing folder called Petal Burst to give a little extra interest to the background.

For the inside of each card I added a piece of whisper white card stock for writing a personal message.

 I do hope you have enjoyed it and found some inspiration too.


CRAFT BOXES ARE COMING IN JUNE!!


KOCreations Cards (ME) is offering Stampin' Up!® product Craft Boxes in June and every month there after. 

Each month I will have a different Craft Box available featuring different DSP suites..

Delightful Daisy Suite

Order JUNES Delightful Daisy Box now

 ORDER

You MUST reside in Australia to order these Craft Boxes 
When Ordering please state your preferred payment method of PayPal or Direct deposit
AND whether you would like a monthly box subscription


To be updated on what will be coming up each month you can subscribe for a monthly newsletter

CRAFT BOX NEWSLETTER 

and be the first to find out what the next CRAFT BOX will contain 
PLUS 
You will have the option to be the first to purchase one of the limited number of Craft Boxes available.

*OFFER FOR AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS ONLY!

Don't forget the MAY Hostess Code if purchasing from my online store.

33EJUTN4


 Thank you so much for visiting today 
Have a wonderful day and 
HAPPY CRAFTING