Enjoy The Little Things In Life Video Blog Hop - Fave Retiring Products

Welcome to this months Enjoy The Little Things In Life video blog hop.
We are sharing with you some of our favourite retiring items and hopefully giving you some inspiration to use your own stashed products as well.
 This month we have a special guest hopping with us, Jenny Hall.

Thank you very much Jenny for joining us this month, it's an honour to have you.

You are currently here with Kim Oliver ~ KOCreations Cards.

For my projects I have chosen to create with the retiring twin set stamp set called 'You've Got This'. I simply adore the elegant font and the gorgeous flower.

I am also using some of the retiring colours

#KOCreationscards #RetiredProducts #Youvegotthis #ResistEmbossing #Techniques #CardMaking #PaperCraft #StampinUp30 #Flowers #Nature #Gardens

The items I have used are only available until the 31st May, so be quick!

 Most of you who regularly read my blog know that Stampin' Up!® are having a colour revamp with the release of the Annual Catalogue.
Come June 1st Stampin' Up!® are introducing 10 NEW COLOURS as well as bringing back 3 COLOURS ~ PLUS the New In Colors.
In order for this to occur Stampin' Up!® are removing 13 colours plus the retiring In Colors.


 Here are my projects

You've Got This

#KOCreationscards #RetiredProducts #Youvegotthis #ResistEmbossing #Techniques #CardMaking #PaperCraft #StampinUp30 #Flowers #Nature #Gardens

The video sharing how I created the cards

I decided I would give 'voice over' a try for this video, so I could fast forward some as the video would have been nearly 35 minutes long  😱

Good Things

#KOCreationscards #RetiredProducts #Youvegotthis #ResistEmbossing #Techniques #CardMaking #PaperCraft #StampinUp30 #Flowers #Nature #Gardens

So what do you think?
Why not give resist embossing a go yourself and see what you can create.

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

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As an added bonus you get Free with any product purchase over $50 during the month of May this fabulous tutorial bundle using CARRY OVER products.
(Carry Over products are items that carry from one current catalogue to the next)

Free with product purchase of:  $50 AU 

Or 

Or alternatively you can purchase this bundle separately just by clicking below.

Please add a note with your payment with the word 'MAY' for my reference. 
I will then email you the complete tutorial bundle within 48hrs

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I always respond to questions 😊

Colour INKspiration #CI34 - Eclectic Congratulations

Hello and welcome to this fortnights Colour INKspiration challenge #CI34  😊 

#KOCreationsCards #OhSoEclecticbundle #CI34 #ColourINKspirationcrew #Congratulationscards #Wedding #Engagement #Love #PaperCraft #Cardmaking #StampinUp30

Colour INKspiration is a facebook group dedicated to inspiring us to create and share with the fortnightly gorgeous colour palettes chosen by the Design Team.

If you love creating with colour then this page is for you. 

Click HERE to request to join, or click the Colour INKspiration Challenge banner below AND JOIN IN THE FUN 😊

                                           Here are the wonderful colours for #34 challenge

 

Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, and Basic Gray.

If have joined me from the very clever Tanya Bell's page, welcome. 

You have reached Kim Oliver - KOCreations Cards. There is a NEXT button a little further down to keep you moving through the hop.

Here is my project

Eclectic Congratulations

#KOCreationsCards #OhSoEclecticbundle #CI34 #ColourINKspirationcrew #Congratulationscards #Wedding #Engagement #Love #PaperCraft #Cardmaking #StampinUp30

Items Used

• Oh So Eclectic stamp set plus the Eclectic Layers thinlits
• Petal Palette stamp set (sentiment)
• Hardwood background stamp
• Thick Whisper White, Basic Gray, Pool Party and A4 Vellum card stock
• Pool Party, Basic Gray, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Stazon Black Ink Pad
• Metallic Enamel Shapes (retiring)
• Whisper White 1/8 Sheer Ribbon
• Tailored Tag Punch
• Big Shot

Basic Instructions

• Place a piece of A4 thick Basic Gray into the Stampin' Trimmer portrait orientation, Score at 10.5cm cm (4 1/8") . Turn to landscape orientation and cut at 14.9 cm (5 13/16") Fold on score line and burnish. This will give you 2 card bases with a top fold for portrait orientation. 
• Cut 1 piece of  the Pool Party cardstock at 14.9 cm (5 13/16") x 8.5cm (3 3/8) for card front layer
• Cut 1 piece of Thick Whisper White at 14.9cm (5 13/16") x 8.0cm (3 1/8")  for card front.
• Using second largest (normal) circle from Layering Circle Framelits create a mask using printer paper. Place over card front, so circle is central but slightly high of centre.
• Ink Hardwood Background image with Basic Gray and stamp over circle mask.
• Lift stamp and mask. Colour circular hardwood image quickly, using Pool Party ink pad and a very wet Aqua Painter.
• Put aside to dry.
• Stamp the flower in Stazon, colour using Aqua Painter and Daffodil Delight and Calypso Coral. Die cut with matching die.
• Die cut leaves in Vellum and Basic Gray, cut in half and place behind flower.
• Punch three tags, one in Vellum, one Basic Gray and the other in Pool Party. 
• Using the heart shape embossing die from Eclectic Layers, emboss the vellum layer. Layer tags as pictured with Pool Party at the bottom.
• The Hardwood Circle should be dry by now, Stamp sentiment (from Petal Palette stamp set) in Stazon.
• Glue card front layer to Pool Party Layer. Glue this into position to card base.
• Using the Diamond shapes in the Eclectic Layers thinlits set cut a Pool Party Diamond. Layer and place where desired.
• Add embellishments and tie ribbon around the stem of the leaves.

Inside peek

#KOCreationsCards #OhSoEclecticbundle #CI34 #ColourINKspirationcrew #Congratulationscards #Wedding #Engagement #Love #PaperCraft #Cardmaking #StampinUp30

Up next we have Elizabeth Gross sharing her beautiful inspirations.

Thank you so very much for visiting with me today, I do hope you found my project inspiring 

😊

When shopping with me for the month of MAY please use the hostess code below.

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Just by shopping with me for the MONTH OF MAY ONLY you will go into the draw to win this gorgeous Home Decor framed Sentiment Quote and matching Thank You card.

#KOCreationsCards #ShareWhatYouLove #HomeDecor #Winthisjustforshoppingwithme

The carousel below has all items used for my project (except retired items) and is linked directly to my store for your convenience.

As an added bonus you get Free with any product purchase over $50 during the month of May this fabulous tutorial bundle using CARRY OVER products.
(Carry Over products are items that carry from one current catalogue to the next)

Free with product purchase of:  $50 AU 

Or 

Or alternatively you can purchase this bundle separately just by clicking below.

Please add a note with your payment with the word 'MAY' for my reference. 
I will then email you the complete tutorial bundle within 48hrs

This is TUTORIAL available for purchase world wide.

Thank you so very much for visiting today. I you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask in the comments section below.

I always respond to questions 😊

Crazy Crafters Blog Hop with special guest Jessica Taylor

Hello 😊

Myself and the Crazy Crafters team are hopping today with special guest, the fabulous Jessica Taylor

We are all using Jessica's work as inspiration today and sharing with you what project inspired our own and the project we created using that inspiration.

Below you will find the cards that inspired my project.

What inspired me with Jessica's cards was the use of the DSP.
The spotlight technique is a tried and true technique that creates a stunning effect

Here are my projects

Happy Birthday

#KOCreationsCards #ShareWhatYouLoveBundle #GottaHaveItAll #StampinUp30 #Birthdaycards #SpotlightTechnique #Cardmaking #PaperCraft #Loveitchopit

I used a little piece of the STUNNING DSP from the 'Share What You Love' ~ 'Gotta Have It All' bundle that is currently available to customers as an early release.

The Gotta Have It All Bundle is a fabulous bargain! It has 3 FREE ITEMS plus a LIMITED EDITION stamp set that has the 'Statement Of The Heart'. Come June you won't get 3 free items nor the limited edition stamp set. You will have to purchase the suite seperately 😲
So get in quick and grab your bundle today

I made another card using the other strip of DSP that I had already cut. I changed the spotlight shape and added a little of the velvet ribbon underneath.

#KOCreationsCards #ShareWhatYouLoveBundle #GottaHaveItAll #StampinUp30 #Birthdaycards #SpotlightTechnique #Cardmaking #PaperCraft #Loveitchopit

I used the Leaf Punch with Old Olive card stock to pop behind the fussy cut flower image.

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

Thank you so very much for visiting me today 😊

Did you know that if you were considering joining Stampin' Up!® right now that you can have the Gotta Have It All bundle as your starter kit!! OMG
AND you will still have about $12 AU to spend.

That is an amazing saving, as you pay 

$169.00 FOR A BUNDLE THAT IS RETAILING AT $222.75. You get the 3 FREE items and you will still have money to spend!

JOIN MY TEAM TODAY

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and make that bundle YOURS 😉

When shopping with me for the month of MAY please use the hostess code below.

 S3CN7DWF

The carousel below has all of the Share What You Love bundles listed.

Just by shopping with me for the MONTH OF MAY ONLY you will go into the draw to win this gorgeous Home Decor and matching Thank You card.

#KOCreationsCards #ShareWhatYouLove #HomeDecor #Winthisjustforshoppingwithme

http://bit.ly/ShopwithKOCreationscards

As an added bonus you get Free with any product purchase over $50 during the month of May this fabulous tutorial bundle using CARRY OVER products.
(Carry Over products are items that carry from one current catalogue to the next)

Free with product purchase of:  $50 AU 

Or 

Or alternatively you can purchase this bundle separately just by clicking below.

Please add a note with your payment with the word 'MAY' for my reference. 
I will then email you the complete tutorial bundle within 48hrs

This is TUTORIAL available for purchase world wide.

Thank you so very much for visiting today. I you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask in the comments section below.

I always respond to questions 😊

Ink It Stamp It - May - Favourite Retiring Bundle

Hello everyone 😊

Welcome to another Ink It Stamp It blog hop. You are currently here with me Kim Oliver- KOCreations Cards. I have a list of the other talented blog hop participants closer to the end of this post.

We are sharing with you today our Favourite RETIRING BUNDLE.

I love Bundles as you get to save a Massive 10% when purchasing bundled items.

The items bundled in the 2017/2018 catalogue will not be available as bundles from the 1st June in the new 2018/2019 catalogue. You will have to purchase them separately!

Right now these bundles are still available (until the 1st June) and if purchased before the 1st June you will get to save that massive 10%

The Bundle that I have chosen today is one I have had tucked away for a while. 

I was just waiting for the perfect opportunity to use it.

A good friend recently had a 50th Birthday. He loves to have a drink every now and then (as most of us do) so I thought that the Bubble Over bundle would be perfect for his 50th.

This buddle will only be available as a bundle until the 31st of May so if you want  10% OFF the cost I would grab it NOW.

(Catalogue idea)

Here is my project

This card has been enetred into the What Will You Stamp #169

Click HERE to view all of the other entries 

Have A Birthday Brew

#KOCreationsCards #BubbleOverBundle #BirthdayCard #CardMaking #StampinUp30 #RubberStamping #BirthdayBrew #50thBirthdaycards

I inked the bottles using Old Olive and Soft Suede ink pads. 

The images were inked and then stamped off before stamping the above images. To complete the effect, I inked up a wet Aqua Painter and moved the colour around to give the impression of liquid inside the bottle.

I capped my bottles using the thinlits and Foil Sheet in Silver.

I paired the Bubble Over set with the now retired Bubbles and Fizz DSP and created a matching envelope to complete the look.

I am so happy that I finally got he opportunity to create with this set and I hope you like it too.

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

Thank you so much for visiting x

When shopping with me for the month of MAY please use the hostess code below.

 S3CN7DWF

Just by shopping with me for the MONTH OF MAY ONLY you will go into the draw to win this gorgeous Home Decor framed quote and matching Thank You card.

#KOCreationsCards #ShareWhatYouLove #HomeDecor #Winthisjustforshoppingwithme

The carousel below has all items used for my project (except retired items) and is linked directly to my store for your convenience.

As an added bonus you get Free with any product purchase over $50 during the month of May this fabulous tutorial bundle using CARRY OVER products.
(Carry Over products are items that carry from one current catalogue to the next)

Free with product purchase of:  $50 AU 

Or 

Or alternativley you can purchase this bundle separately just by clicking below.

Please add a note with your payment with the word 'MAY' for my reference. 
I will then email you the complete tutorial bundle within 48hrs

This is TUTORIAL available for purchase world wide.

Thank you so very much for visiting today. I you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask in the comments section below.

I always respond to questions 😊

For The Love of Creating with Stampin' Up! quarterly Blog Hop

Welcome 😊

My name is Kim and I am the host of this blog hop. We are an International group of Stampin' Up!® Demonstrators whom all adore creating with our Stampin' Up!® products and sharing those creations/projects with you.

This blog hop will be held every 3 months (quarterly) sharing with you our ideas using some of the gorgeous New Products that are soon becoming available.

You are currently here me me Kim Oliver - KOCreations Cards

I am sharing with you today items I have created for my Team Members using the absolutely STUNNING  'Share What You Love' Gotta Have It All Bundle! 

This bundle below has 3 FREE ITEMS plus a Limited Edition stamp set 'Statement Of The Heart' that is only available with the bundle and ONLY AVAILABLE FOR THE MONTH OF MAY.
 After this month everything else will be available, separately only. No FREE items and the Limited Edition stamp set becomes unavailable all together.

Here are my projects.

Thank You

#KOCreationsCards #ShareWhatYouLove #GottaHaveItAllBundle #StampinUp30 #StampinUpDemonstrator #JoinMyTeam #HomeDecor #Shadowboxes

  

This gorgeous gift in shades of Rich Razzleberry above, was made for my lovely Team Member Christine to celebrate her upcoming 2 year anniversary as a demonstrator with me.

I simply adore this 'Statement Of The Heart' Sentiment

It really does epitomise us all as crafter's. We all love giving and sharing what we do and hope that it makes a difference in others lives..

I also created one in March, you can view that one in the video below. This was made for another wonderful Team Member ~ Brenda

for reaching Qualified Recruit.

AND.....I have created for a Give Away!

This one below is cool shades of Blues and Greens has been created for one lucky person to WIN during the month of MAY just for shopping with me!

#KOCreationsCards #ShareWhatYouLove #GottaHaveItAllBundle #StampinUp30 #StampinUpDemonstrator #JoinMyTeam #HomeDecor #Shadowboxes

Thank you so very much for visiting my blog today, I do hope you have enjoyed my projects.

To visit the gorgeous Donna Gray's blog to see her wonderful projects please click the Next button.

Or alternatively you can click the name directly after mine from the list below.

When shopping with me for the month of MAY please use the hostess code below.

 S3CN7DWF

Just by shopping with me for the MONTH OF MAY ONLY you will go into the draw to win this gorgeous Home Decor and matching Thank You card.

#KOCreationsCards #ShareWhatYouLove #HomeDecor #Winthisjustforshoppingwithme

 S3CN7DWF

http://bit.ly/ShopwithKOCreationscards

As an added bonus you get Free with any product purchase over $50 during the month of May this fabulous tutorial bundle using CARRY OVER products.
(Carry Over products are items that carry from one current catalogue to the next)

Free with product purchase of:  $50 AU 

Or 

Or alternatively you can purchase this bundle separately just by clicking below.

Please add a note with your payment with the word 'MAY' for my reference. 
I will then email you the complete tutorial bundle within 48hrs

This is TUTORIAL available for purchase world wide.

Thank you so very much for visiting today. I you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask in the comments section below.

I always respond to questions 😊

Stampin' Dreams Blog Hop - May - Annual Catty Sneak Peek.

Hello everyone and welcome once again to my blog 😊

I am participating today with the Stampin' Dreams blog hop team.
You are currently here with Kim Oliver - KOCreations Cards. I have a list of all blog participants closer to the end of this post.

We are showcasing today some NEW RELEASE items from the upcoming 2018/2019 Annual Catalogue.
I have chosen to showcase the Serene Garden bundle
AND
 2 of the NEW InColors.

Here is my Project.

Serene Birthday

#KOCreationsCards #SereneGardenBundle #2019InColors #CatalogueSneakPeek #CardMaking #StampinUp30

I love the new Embossing Thinlits that Stampin' Up!® are adding to some of the thinlits sets. The Serene Garden thinlits have one such thinlit in it's pack.  I have used it to create my corner. I then water coloured over the embossed design with 'Call Me Clover' and 'Pineapple Punch'

I simply adore how embossing using the new embossing thinlit has made these leaves come to life with the water colour over the top!

#KOCreationsCards #SereneGardenBundle #2019InColors #CatalogueSneakPeek #CardMaking #StampinUp30

With the addition of the lattice from the Petals and More thinlits I have also added a small sentiment from the NEW 'Itty Bitty Greetings' stamp set.


To continue moving through the hop please click the name directly after mine. Or if you have reached the end feel free to take another look at those favourite projects you spotted on the first trip.

Thank you so very much for visiting with me today and sharing my happy news 😊

When shopping with me for the month of MAY please use the hostess code below.

 S3CN7DWF

Just by shopping with me for the MONTH OF MAY ONLY you will go into the draw to win this gorgeous Home Decor item and matching Thank You card.

#KOCreationsCards #ShareWhatYouLove #HomeDecor #Winthisjustforshoppingwithme

http://bit.ly/ShopwithKOCreationscards

As an added bonus you get Free with any product purchase over $50 during the month of May this fabulous tutorial bundle using CARRY OVER products.
(Carry Over products are items that carry from one current catalogue to the next)

Free with product purchase of:  $50 AU 

Or 

Or alternativley you can purchase this bundle separately just by clicking below.

Please add a note with your payment with the word 'MAY' for my reference. 
I will then email you the complete tutorial bundle within 48hrs

This is TUTORIAL available for purchase world wide.

Thank you so very much for visiting today. I you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask in the comments section below.

I always respond to questions 😊

Kelly's Stamping Friends Birthday Blog Hop

Hello everyone 😊

I am participating today in a fantastic hop helping the wonderful Kelly Kent celebrate her Birthday.

SO
Lets Wish Kelly a HUGE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 

You have most likely reached here from the lovely Kristel Rimmer's page.
You are currently here with me (Kim Oliver - KOCreations Cards)
I have NEXT button further down this post for you to click and keep moving through the hop.

For my project today I have created something new.
Well new for me anyway 😆

I have chosen to create a framed sampler with a Ocean/Sea theme.

Here is my project

By The Sea

#KOCreationsCards #Seasampler #StampinUp30 #SeaOfTextures #LillypadLake #MagicalMermaid #HomeDecor #KellysStampingFriends

I have never created a sampler of anything before and wasn't sure where to start.
So using an A4 sized framed shadow box, I decided to give it a whirl and designed my sampler to fit.
I used only products that will be available from the 2018/2109 catalogue. This catalogue goes LIVE from the 1st June 2018

 Items Used.

• NEW Bundles (Stamp and Die sets) ~ Sea Of Textures 148358 , Lillypad Lake 148366
• Carry Over Stamp sets ~ Magical Mermaid, High Tide, 
• Thinlits ~ Layering Circles Framelits
• Punch ~ 1" circle 
• DSP ~ Tranquil Textures 146333
• Card Stock ~ Whisper White -Thick, Foil Sheet - Gold.
• Ink pads ~ Tranquil Tide, Mint Macaron, Real Red, Night Of Navy, So Saffron, Fresh Fig and Blushing Bride
• Tools ~ Wink Of Stella, Aqua Painters, Paper Snips, Paper Piercing Tool, Big Shot and Stampin' Trimmer.
• Emebellsihments ~ Share What You Love Artisan Pearls 146927, Copper Trim, Solid Bakers Twine - Whisper White.
• Adhesives ~ Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals - Mini and Normal,

Close up shot

#KOCreationsCards #Seasampler #StampinUp30 #SeaOfTextures #LillypadLake #MagicalMermaid #HomeDecor #KellysStampingFriends

I thought a closer view would show a little bit more of the detail in this sampler. I found it really hard to capture a good shot to show it's true beauty.

I am elated with the finish on this even though I struggled to capture it.
This took me 3 days to complete, as I mentioned earlier I had never created a sampler before. I am not even sure what I will do with it lol. Perhaps a gift for someone special. 

Up next we have Denise Beutler

Thank you for visiting x

When shopping with me for the month of MAY please use the hostess code below.

 S3CN7DWF

Just by shopping with me for the MONTH OF MAY ONLY you will go into the draw to win this gorgeous Home Decor and matching Thank You card.

#KOCreationsCards #ShareWhatYouLove #HomeDecor #Winthisjustforshoppingwithme

The carousel below has links to items that can currently be purchased.
Don't forget the Hostess code for MAY when purchasing.

 S3CN7DWF

As an added bonus you get Free with any product purchase over $50 during the month of May this fabulous tutorial bundle using CARRY OVER products.
(Carry Over products are items that carry from one current catalogue to the next)

Free with product purchase of:  $50 AU 

Or 

Or alternatively you can purchase this bundle separately just by clicking below.

Please add a note with your payment with the word 'MAY' for my reference. 
I will then email you the complete tutorial bundle within 48hrs

This is TUTORIAL available for purchase world wide.

Thank you so very much for visiting today. I you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask in the comments section below.

I always respond to questions 😊