Crazy Crafters Blog Hop - Sweet Soirée

Hello everyone.

How are the holidays going for you? 

Some of you may even be back at work already, I know I am 😊 

As a team we love to inspire and also be inspired by our fellow demonstrators. When we find inspirations we then share with you all.
The Crazy Crafters special guest today is the inspirational  Meg Loven.
Thank you Meg for being our inspiration today.

Here is Megs card that inspired my project.

you can click HERE to see her post.

I chose this design because I love using up scraps to create something new with. 

And I have had a certain little scrap just waiting for the right time to be part of something beautiful.

Today is that time.

My Sweet Soirée

#KOCreationscards #Sweetsoirée #Bestbirds #Cardmaking #Stampinup #Flowers #Papercraft #Gifts #Foryou #2018Saleabration #2018Occasionscatalogue

When CASEing we decide on certain elements to keep. Sometimes it can be just as simple as being inspired by a layout, or even the placement of the sentiment.

The elements I chose to use were 

• The silhouette focal, which was my special scrap piece that I just couldn't throw away! *Can you pick which set it's from?
• The banners
• and the Best Birds

I chose to use the absolutely gorgeous Sweet Soirée DSP and matching ribbon as my design base.
Sweet Soirée and all matching elements will be available for purchase in MY STORE from the 3rd January 2018.

If you haven't received a copy of the new catalogues yet, then please email me with your deets and I will organise to send you a copy! 

kim.oliver6@bigpond.com

Australian Residents Only

Frontal View

#KOCreationscards #Sweetsoirée #Bestbirds #Cardmaking #Stampinup #Flowers #Papercraft #Gifts #Foryou #2018Saleabration #2018Occasionscatalogue

I picked the stunning Berry Burst floral sheet which has Calypso Coral with silver dots on the reverse side.
I did wonder how I was going to tie in my black silhouette (*Eclectic Layers Thinlits) with such vibrant colours, without over powering the DSP.
The gorgeous DSP as a background also proved to be slightly problematic as it is very busy.
So, I decided that vellum sheet over the reverse DSP as a banner duo would help break it up nicely.
I think I have achieved a perfect mix of busy, while drawing your eye to the focal and created a beautifully striking card.

What do you think?

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

I hope you really enjoyed my project today.

I look forward to sharing more with you in the New Year.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.
I always reply.

More PARTY PANDA'S

Yesterday I shared with you some sweet & simple to make cards using the Party Panda's stamp set pictured above.

If you missed them you can see the full post with How To video HERE

The Party Panda's are part of the soon to be released Sale-A-Brations catalogue and can be earned free just by shopping! 

Got your catalogues yet??Oooooh you must get one ASAP! There are just Sooo many beautiful suites to see and it is choc full of ideas too

You can order your catalogues free of charge by emailing me 

kim.oliver6@bigpond.com

Australian Residents Only

OK

Here are the three stepped up cards made to accompany the first two made yesterday.

They are all Birthday cards and all feature the cute Panda.

#KOCreationscards #Partypandas #Birthdaycards #Happybirthday #Gifts #Kidsbirthdaycards #Funadultbirthdaycards #watercolor #watercolour #Stampinup #Cuteanimals #2018catalogues #2018Saleabration

To step each card up I added a stitched shape circle backed with a scalloped circle in co-ordinating colours.

#KOCreationscards #Partypandas #Birthdaycards #Happybirthday #Gifts #Kidsbirthdaycards #Funadultbirthdaycards #watercolor #watercolour #Stampinup #Cuteanimals #2018catalogues #2018Saleabration

I also added splatters of the ink that matches the card stock trim. Then splatters of Wink of Stella, which didn't pick up in the photo's, sorry 😔

 The cutie -pie above has been trying hard to fly, but lost his grip on some of his balloons and is now floating gently back to earth.

The ribbon around the sentiment is actually white organza ribbon that has been coloured with a stampin' write marker then left to dry.

#KOCreationscards #Partypandas #Birthdaycards #Happybirthday #Gifts #Kidsbirthdaycards #Funadultbirthdaycards #watercolor #watercolour #Stampinup #Cuteanimals #2018catalogues #2018Saleabration

To make the backgrounds even more interesting I created a small scene and then added shadows to the adorable pandas using Aqua Painters and ink pads.

This eager to please little guy can't wait to give you his card, just look at his sweet round face! I think the confetti may have fallen out of his envelope already!

#KOCreationscards #Partypandas #Birthdaycards #Happybirthday #Gifts #Kidsbirthdaycards #Funadultbirthdaycards #watercolor #watercolour #Stampinup #Cuteanimals #2018catalogues #2018Saleabration

 And finally I added little lines, this gives the impression of movement. 

This little guy has just slid into view, just to wish you Happy Birthday, lol. Not sure what he was up too before he arrived, but he does look a little mischievous!

The colours used for these cards are

• Melon Mambo.
• Tempting Turquose.
• Lemon Lime Twist.
• Daffodil Delight.
• Black.
• Versamark. (clear)
• Wink Of Stella (clear)

Product used in the above colours are

• Card stock.
• Ribbons.
• Stampin write markers.
• Classic Stamp Pads.

Adhesives used

• Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
• Dimensionals, Mini and Standard.
• Glue Dots.

Other Items

• Layering Circle Framelits.
• Stitched Shapes Framelits.
• White embossing powder and Embossing buddy.

I hope you really enjoyed these adorable cards today.

I look forward to sharing more with you in the New Year.

Bye for now and stay safe over the holidays 💓

See you in the New year x

Petal Passion - LOVE

Welcome back to my blog everyone 😊 I am so happy you found some time to take a look.
Did you all have a lovely Christmas?

Today I am taking part in a little gallery hosted by Kylie Bertucci

Every week Kylie shares her teams projects and gives you the viewer the opportunity to vote for your favourite.

You can vote for my project HERE

Today I am sharing with you a sneak peek of a NEW suite called Petal Passion.

This suite is available from the new 2018 Occasions catalogue on the 3rd of January.

I used a couple of Memories and More cards from the suite to create this pretty card for those celebrating their love.

LOVE

#KOCreationscards #Petalpassionsuite #2018occasionscatalogue #2018Saleabration #Love #Valentines #Weddings #Bluewrens #Birds #Nature

 To compliment the memories and more card bases I added a branch die cut from the Petal Palette Bundle, I trimmed this down a little to fit my needs. 

The petal Palette bundle is AWESOME! It has 2 stamp sets PLUS the thinlits! AND buying as a bundle you get to save 10% Who doesn't love savings!

BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!

After you have purchased this bundle you are then entitled to a FREE item from the NEW 2018 Sale-A-Brations catalogue 😎 So you win again!

Have you got your 2018 catalogues yet???

kim.oliver6@bigpond.com

Australian Residents can Email me for a FREE copy now!

Open View

#KOCreationscards #Petalpassionsuite #2018occasionscatalogue #2018Saleabration #Love #Valentines #Weddings #Bluewrens #Birds #Nature

I wanted a touch more colour than Powder Pink and black/grey and white. So, I fussy cut two little birds from the cards out of the small card packs and made them blue wrens just by colouring with my Stampin' Blends. They were black/grey and white to start with..

I also coloured just a corner of the powder pink flowers along the bottom.

The sentiment on the left of my card has been stamped and is from the Petal Palette bundle.

I do hope you have enjoyed my project today.

Thank you for visiting my blog.

If you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to ask. 

I always reply!

Party Pandas - Enjoy The Little Things In Life Design Team Blog Hop

Hello everyone, so happy you could join me again today.
Did everyone enjoy their Christmas and boxing day?
I spent mine with family enjoying wonderful company and even better food.

Today the fabulous Enjoy The Little Things in Life design team have got together for our monthly video Blog hop.

We are focusing today on sharing with you some items from the new 2018 Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogues.

My name is Kim Oliver, I have a complete list of all hop participants closer to the end of this post.

I have chosen to use the Party Pandas stamp set for my projects today.
They are just so adorable!
And to make them even more attractive you can earn these cute Pandas for FREE!
Spend $90 from the 2018 Occasions catty and earn a free item from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue.
It's that easy!

Party Panda

#KOCreationscards #2018Saleabration #2018occasions #2018Stampinup #Panda #Partypanda #watercolour #watercolorbackground

I kept the card simple and relatively easy to make.

VIDEO

How to create the Party Panda card

I hope you enjoyed this video.

I made a second card as well, almost identical. I do plan on using the rest of the images with this gorgeous water colour background to create more sweet Party Pandas birthday cards, but stepped up a little bit. 

Check back again tomorrow to see the cuteness with some stepped up versions of these cards 😍.

Two Party Panda's

#KOCreationscards #2018Saleabration #2018occasions #2018Stampinup #Panda #Partypanda #watercolour #watercolorbackground

To continue moving through these gorgeous creations and accompanying videos please click the name directly after mine.









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

Painted With Love used with Friendships Sweetest Thoughts

Welcome back to my blog everyone.

Today I am taking part in a little gallery hosted by Kylie Bertucci
Every week Kylie shares her teams projects and gives you the viewer the opportunity to vote for your favourite.
You can vote for my project HERE

Here is my project.
I tried my hand at a CAS design (Clean And Simple)

I have shared a really small sneak peek at some new DSP that will be released from the 3rd of January 2018 called 'Painted With Love'. I have accompanied this with an adorable new stamp set called 'Friendships Sweetest Thoughts'

Friendship

#KOCreationscards #Paintedwithlove #Friendshipssweetestthoughts #Wedding #Engagement #Love #Cardmaking #Stampinup #Gift #Handmade

You can vote for my project 

HERE
over the next 6 days.

I can see this card being used for an engagement or even a wedding.

Two Hearts

#KOCreationscards #Paintedwithlove #Friendshipssweetestthoughts #Wedding #Engagement #Love #Cardmaking #Stampinup #Gift #Handmade

I loved it so much I made another, but used a retired embossing folder and changed up the image within the small heart.... Just for a small difference.

Don't forget you can VOTE for my project by clicking 

HERE

The 2018 New Year holds some AWESOME times for fantastic deals with Stampin' Up!
As from January through to March is also SALE-A-BRATION TIME!

That means for every $90 you spend you can chose a free item from the Sale-A-Brations catalogues. 

Do you have your catalogues yet?

If not then you can get a copy of these SUPER DUPER catty's by emailing me

kim.oliver6@bigpond.com

Australian Residents only.

Some of the items used are currently available. You can see them in the carousel below.
The carousel is linked directly to my store for your convenience.

Thank you so much for visiting with me today.

If you have any questions please fee free to ask the in the comments below.

I always reply.

Ink It! Stamp It! Design Team - Painted With love - Heart Happiness

Hey all 😉

Who's ready for Christmas??
I am...I think, just got some last minute pressies to wrap (for the kidlets) and some salads to make for lunch.

I am hopping today with the Ink It! Stamp It! Design Team.

Our theme today is any item from the new Occasions - Sale-A-Brations catalogues. And may I just say WOW!!! There are some absolutely STUNNING items available in these new catalogues!

Got your copy yet?

NO!
Then please email me for your free copy today
kim.oliver6@bigpond.com
Australian residents only.



Well I hope you enjoy my project today. I have chosen to use the Painted With Love DSP , the Heart Happiness stamp set plus the Love You Still stamp set.
There is a full line up posted to the end of this blog page to guide you through the projects today.

Here is my card.

Painted With love

I have created a sweet engagement/wedding style card.

The gorgeous papers from the designer series has gold foil elements that really do make your project shine bright.

The colours range in the DSP from Gold, Calypso Coral, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry to Powder Pink in some fun and fresh designs.

The sheet I chose to use  from the DSP is a brushed Calypso Coral with gold foil overlay.

#KOCreationscards #Paintedwithlove #Hearthappiness #Loveyoustill #Engagement #Wedding #Flowers #Hearts #Cardmaking #Stampinup

The focal area has fussy cut elements from the Heart Happiness stamp set plus die cut hearts from the Sweet and Sassy framelits.

You can see the centre of the circle has a frosted look. That has been achieved by stamping a sentiment from 'Love You Still 'on an acetate sheet, then layering over the stamped Calypso Coral hearts.
You can also see peeking from inside some more hearts surrounding a single Calypso Coral rose just to aid in carrying the theme through to the inside. 

Thank you so much for joining us today. We hope you'll join us again next month to see our next projects. I'm Kim Oliver and to keep hopping just click the name directly after mine.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
I always reply.

Stampin' Dreams Blog Hop - True Gentlemen

Hello 😊

I am hopping today with the SDBH crew.

Our theme for the month is Favourite Designer Series Paper.

My fave constantly changes, seriously! 

I will admit to owning LOADS of DSP and quite often more than one of the same (yep I'm addicted).

Anywho, My fave this week is from the NEW Occasions Catalogue.

*SIGH Yes there is LOADS of gorgeous stuff in this upcoming catty!

If you haven't got your copy yet then please email me!

kim.oliver6@bigpond.com

Australian residents only

 I have chosen to use the True Gentlemen DSP  which is shown towards the back of the catalogue as a suite. Being a suite I chose to use the matching stamp set Truly Tailored and the True Gentlemen Buttons.

Here are the cards I made

Group Shot

True Gentlemen

#KOCreationscards #Truegentlemen #Dapperguy #Malecards #Stampinup #Hipster #Cardmaking

 If you look closely you will see I have added a couple of items from the 2107 Holiday catalogue.

Can you pick them?

OK I will tell you. I have added the Jute twine to the large buttons plus some small pieces from some Foil Snowflakes.
The card directly below has linen thread behind the sentiment itself.

Classy Guy

#KOCreationscards #Truegentlemen #Dapperguy #Malecards #Stampinup #Hipster #Cardmaking

I used only one sheet of from the DSP for all 4 cards ... Just because I ran out of time to use any more sheets! 

I do plan on making a few more cards with some more of the gorgeous manly papers that are part of the set. When things quiet back down again, after Christmas. lol

Round Dapper

#KOCreationscards #Truegentlemen #Dapperguy #Malecards #Stampinup #Hipster #Cardmaking

I love the simplicity of this card and the button accents are the perfect accompaniment to the card. 

Square Dapper

#KOCreationscards #Truegentlemen #Dapperguy #Malecards #Stampinup #Hipster #Cardmaking

The reverse side of the stripes is the cute bows, but I was a little worried that they were a little busy, so I added squares behind the focal plus the button accent too.

Looking Sharp

#KOCreationscards #Truegentlemen #Dapperguy #Malecards #Stampinup #Hipster #Cardmaking

Here I used the striped side once again but kept a more CAS look to accompany the sentiment.

Items won't be available from the Occasions and Sale-A-Brations catalogues until January 3rd 2018.





I hope the projects you've seen here on my blog today have inspired you and brightened your day. You are currently visiting Kim Oliver. Please see the list below to hop through all of the participants to see all their projects. You don't want to miss any!"

Thank you so much for stopping by.

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

Friendships Sweetest Thoughts - Colour Inkspiration #CI24

Hi 😊

Welcome back to my blog

Today I am sharing with you a sneak peek of a sweet as sugar new stamp set that will be available in January from the NEW 2018 Occasions Catty.

Do you have you copy yet? Would you like a copy?

YES?  

Then email me with you address and I will post you a copy for free. (Australian residents only)

kim.oliver6@bigpond.com

For my card inspiration today I used the Colours from Colour Inkspiration.

Do you like colour challenges? 

You can join in too, just click the link (below) and request to join the group on FB

https://www.facebook.com/groups/349642308720075/

Here is my card entry for this challenge using the sweet NEW stamp set.

Front View

Beauty Blooms Where you are.

#KOCreationscards #2018Occasionscatalogue #Friendshipssweetestthoughts #Flowers #Love #Stampinup

The colours used for this card are

• Tranquil Tide
• Pool Party
• Cherry Cobbler
• Blushing Bride

Method

• Trim card stocks to size.
• Sponge Brayer pool party onto whisper white  for the background layer.
• Stamp the barrow with flowers and die cut it.
• Colour the flowers with inks and your aqua painters.
• Die cut the blushing bride scalloped layer and adhere the two oval layers.
• Stamp the sentiment  the trim.
• Stamp the flower and fussy cut.
• Colour the ribbon with the Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blend and leave to dry.
• Adhere card base layers.
• Apply ribbon to background using glue dots.
• Apply focal using dimensionals.
• to finish add rhinestones.

Angled View

#KOCreationscards #2018Occasionscatalogue #Friendshipssweetestthoughts #Flowers #Love #Stampinup

If you would like to purchase some of the items I used today then please check the carousel a little way below. It is linked directly to my store.

(The new stamp set will be available from January 3rd 2018)

Cant's wait that long to purchase from the catty? The you could always join my team and start reaping the benefits of being a demonstrator.

Just some of the benefits are.
You can purchase new items as part of your starter kit PLUS you get the 20% demo discount of ALL items from the time you join.

Product Carousel

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

I always reply!

Crazy Crafters Blog Hop - Rose Wonder - Water Colour

Welcome back everyone, it's so very lovely of you to stop by 😊

Today I am joining the Crazy Crafters for a blog hop.
I will have a complete list of blog participants toward the end of this post.

We are all CASEing Su Mohr.

This is the card of Su's that I have chosen to CASE

Those that follow my blog know that I really enjoy water colouring, well colouring of any kind really. So this card was one that jumped out at me straight away.

The elements I chose to use were the layers of a solid white with a nature theme over the water colour background.

Here is my card.

Rose Wonder

#KOCreationscards #Rosewonder #Roses #Garden #Cardmaking #Watercolour #Artycards #Stampinup

The elements I chose to use were the layers of a solid nature over the water colour background.

For my first card I also chose to create a banner style sentiment.

I had so much fun creating this card that I decide to create another.
I nearly didn't add the die cut overlay as I loved the actual painting, but in the end I did. I thought I could always paint another lol.

#KOCreationscards #Rosewonder #Roses #Garden #Cardmaking #Watercolour #Artycards #Stampinup

I also took a number of  photo's to aid you in creating you own version of arty style cards...

#KOCreationscards #Rosewonder #Roses #Garden #Cardmaking #Watercolour #Artycards #Stampinup

Thank you for visiting my blog today. To continue moving through the hop please click the name directly after mine.

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

Thank you so very much for visiting me today.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask them in the comments section.
I ALWAYS REPLY.
😊

Occasions & Sale-A-Brations Catalogues

Look what I can send you NOW!

Would you loike to see what will be available for purchase from the 3rd of January 2018 from these gorgeous new catalogues? 

#KOCreationscards #Saleabration #2018stampinup #2018occasionscatty

Contact me now so I can send you your free catalogues!

kim.oliver6@bigpond.com

During Sale-A-Brations you can earn free products just by purchasing!

Who doesn't LOVE FREE product!!

Just by purchaseing what you love you can earn 1 FREE Product from the Sale-A-Bratin catalogue.

NOT ONLY THAT

Stampin' up! have now introduced even more benefits in the form of levels!

Let’s break it down:

• If you spend $90 AUD, you get one free level 1 product.
• If they spend $180 AUD, you get one free level 2 product, OR, you can choose two level 1 items.
• If you spend $270 AUD, you have the option to choose three level 1 items or one level 1 item and one level 2 item.

This new option allows YOU to create a personalised Sale-A-Bration experience!

Order your catalogues now!

Can't wait until January to get your hands on the new products and want them NOW???

THEN JOIN MY TEAM RIGHT NOW TO REAP THE BENEFITS OF BEING A DEMONSTRATOR.

You can get new products before everyone else & you get a 20% discount on all items just for joining.

Click picture to start your Stampin' Up! journey

* No sales requirements! This works so well if you are wanting to be just a hobby demonstrator!

*You are not required to find customers or sell product other than the required quarterly amount.As a hobby demonstrator you are required to purchase a minimum of $467.65 = (300CSV Stampin' up! points) in each 3 month period

WATCH SOME VIDEOS USING THE SOON TO BE AVAILABLE PRODUCTS NOW!
PRSDUCED BY STAMPIN' UP!®

Amazing You stamp set

Happy Wishes stamp set

Bubble Over Bundle and Fizz DSP

Heartfelt Blooms stamp set

Mixed Medallions Card Kit

Thank you for visiting me today.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask!
I always reply!

International Highlights - Stampin Blends - Birthday Blooms

Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog.

Today I am taking part in the International Blog Highlights which are hosted by Kylie Bertucci

You can VOTE for your favourite project during these highlights.
Vote by clicking HERE.

OR CLICK BUTTON BELOW

The theme for this month is All Things Flowers.
I find that I tend to be drawn to floral themes a lot lately, and this is one of those times.
The colours in flowers range from muted hues to rich and vibrant. I chose rich and vibrant today for my floral card.



My card is number 13 in the Gallery. Register your VOTE by clicking on the heart in the top right
corner of the picture.

Here is my card.

You Are The Extra In My Ordinary

The sentiment is from the 'So Many Shells' stamp set

#KOCreationscards #Birthdayblooms #uplifting #Yellowrose #Flowers #Garden

By repeat stamping the rose image in the background and then layering the same image just coloured and fussy cut the results are so striking.
For interest I splattered some dark daffodil delight over the black and white stamped images.
To colour my gorgeous rose I used the NEW Stampin' Blends now available from Stampin' Up!
I love how vibrant the colours are, don't you?

 The colours I used for my card are Light and Dark Daffodil Delight combined with Light Pumpkin Pie blended into the darker sections of the flower. The leaves are Light and Dark Old Olive blended.
I added my highlights just by using the Colour Lifter pen.
 For my sentiment I used the water colour markers on my stamp. Colour used were Old Olive and Daffodil Delight along with Basic black.


 I must say that these Stampin' Blend pens are just RIDICULOUSLY EASY to use!

Have you tried them yet? I was so pleasantly surprised when I started! The colours just glide on for both the brush tip and pen tip. No dragging on the paper, no catching, pilling and if you add a bit too much colour to your project or put some colour where you don't want it, FEAR NOT!
Just grab the Colour Lifter and rub it on the area you want it gone from!
SIMPLE!

A point of interest too is that you can purchase your set any way you like.... 
One at a time, 
In colour pairs 
OR
 Just go all out and purchase the whole set in one hit! 

There are choices to suit every budget!



Don't forget if you like my card to vote by clicking the image below.
 My card is card number 13 in the gallery.
To register your vote for your card choice just click on the heart in the top right of the picture.

Would you like to purchase any of the items used to create my card with?
Then please use the carousel below, it has all of the items listed and is linked directly to my store for your convenience.

Thank you so very much for visiting me today.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask them in the comments section.
I ALWAYS REPLY.
😊

Water Colour - The Painted Rose

Hello everyone 😊

I have caught a bug!

A bug called water colour painting!

I recently visited a close friend who has some STUNNING roses growing in her garden.

I took some photo's for inspiration

Dianne's Roses

I have been working with water colours over the last week for another blog that will go LIVE on the 17th of Dec 2017.

I have always had a tendency to paint or draw, but many years ago I aquired a brain injury that dulled that side of my personality. 

I have found that side of my craftiness has resurfaced for short periods of time over the last few years while card making. . 

The last few weeks that "URGE or NEED" to paint has grown Soooo much stronger.

I finally gave into it yesterday and started a small project, but with serious intent.

I thought, why not paint a small image and mount it as a card.

And to tell the truth water colour is the easiest and most forgiving medium to restart my painting efforts.

I admit I still have a loooong way to go before I am at the level I felt I was many years ago, but I am over the moon to know that I still have a drop of talent left.

Below is a shot of the near finished work before final touches and mounting.

Now to hopefully keep painting and improving on my efforts.

In Progress

Below is the finished card.

I do hope you like it.

The Painted Rose

#kocreationscards #watercolourpainting #watercolorpainting #roses #garden #inspiredbynature #naturalbeauty #papercraft #cardmaking #stampinup

I am seriously thinking I might keep this card! I feel an emotional attachment developing hahaha. Downside of art.

I have a list of all colours used to create my water colour with, in the carousel below..
The carousel is linked directly to my store

Thank you so very much for visiting me today.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask them in the comments section.

I ALWAYS REPLY.

😊