You're Cool, Sweet - #GDP076

Welcome back crafters :)

It's officially the end of summer here in Australia.

#Cooltreats #Summertimefun #Funinthesun #Handmadecards #KOCreationscards #Australianmade #Youresweet #Yourecool #Happybirthday

Today's blog is all about Summer and the Cool Treats bundle and embellishments set.

I have based my 4 projects around this weeks creative challenge from Global Designs Project #GDP076 CASE the designer...Kylie Bertucci

CASE means Copy And Selective Edit.

And here they are.

You're Cool, You're Sweet

#Cooltreats #Summertimefun #Funinthesun #Handmadecards #KOCreationscards #Australianmade #Youresweet #Yourecool #Happybirthday

  

I absolutely love this set...It's fun and a great set for kids and adults alike. 

My designs have only just skimmed the surface of what you can create using this fabulously funky set. 

I have taken pictures of each card separately with a shot of the inside beside it.

You're Cool

#Cooltreats #Summertimefun #Funinthesun #Handmadecards #KOCreationscards #Australianmade #Youresweet #Yourecool #Happybirthday

For this set I started with an A4 sheet of Whisper white cut in half length ways. 

I stamped all over the 2 half sheets with the icy poles and ice cream images making sure I left enough room for the poles and cones.

The ink colours used were Peekaboo Peach, Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Watermelon Wonder with Crumb Cake for the poles and cones.

As the stamps are two step stamps each image has been stamped using the same colour. By using the same colour, the second stamp adds depth to the image.

You're Sweet

#Cooltreats #Summertimefun #Funinthesun #Handmadecards #KOCreationscards #Australianmade #Youresweet #Yourecool #Happybirthday

The card stock base for each card is Peekaboo Peach with the trim either being Bermuda Bay or Pool Party

I tried out the sprinkles embellishments for first two of my cards above. I looked at them for nearly 5 minutes as I was not sure which was the best way to apply them!! I ended up using my multipurpose glue (Tombow) It worked, but it didn't give the desired effect I was looking for. 

So, I think I will try the Heat and Stick powder in the future and see if that helps.

I added Bermuda Bay Bakers Twine to 3 of my cards and Peekeboo Peach ruched ribbon to one. 

You're Sweet and Cool

#Cooltreats #Summertimefun #Funinthesun #Handmadecards #KOCreationscards #Australianmade #Youresweet #Yourecool #Happybirthday

For the second set I decided to add some words into the mix of cones and Popsicles, but this time I used the sprinkles stamp and added colour with my Stampin' Write Markers, making sure to match the colours with the inks.

I made each of these last 2 different by adding differing sentiment styles. Above I used the banner/ribbon design and below I used both a tab and a framelit to convey my messages.

Happiest Birthday

#Cooltreats #Summertimefun #Funinthesun #Handmadecards #KOCreationscards #Australianmade #Youresweet #Yourecool #Happybirthday

  For my very last project I though a Birthday Card would be fun.
And to make it a little different I added a pullout tag to the side. 

It does sit in quite nicely behind the focal strip..Don't you think!?!

For 3 of my cards I used the Layering circles framelits and another definite fave the Stitched shapes framelits...I find this framelit set so very versatile and it helps to give my projects an extra something without creating too much extra work.

Group Shot

#Cooltreats #Summertimefun #Funinthesun #Handmadecards #KOCreationscards #Australianmade #Youresweet #Yourecool #Happybirthday

Thank you so very much for taking the time to have a look at what I have created and shared with you.
I do hope you have enjoyed these projects as much as I have enjoyed creating them.

OH!
Nearly forgot to mention.....

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Spend $90 to earn one FREE product, you can choose anything from these products in the images below.

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If you live in Australia and LOVE paper Crafting of any desription or perhaps you would like to earn extra money, then Stampin Up may be just the thing you need!
I am always looking for new people with a love of papercrafting to join my team.

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For your shopping convenience I have made a carousal of all the items I used to create the above projects.
If you would like to purchase anything, please just click the picture to be taken straight to my to my store. 

If you have any questions or even a hint for me on how to add those sprinkles!!!...Please leave a comment below.

 I always reply !

Thank you and have a wonderful day x

Picture Perfect Inkspiration- GDP075

Welcome back crafter's.

The project I am sharing today has been inspired by two creative challenges this week. One is a colour challenge from Colour Inkpisration's DT and the other is a theme from the Global Design Project's DT

#Pictureperfect #Hummingbird #Handmadecards #KOCreationscards #Australianmade #Eleganteggplant #Delightfuldijon #Crushedcurry #Whipserwhite #Inspiredbynature 

Here is the colour challenge from Colour INKspiration

#Colourinkpsiration

In case you can't see the names from the image above:

Delightful Dijon, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White and Crushed Curry are the colours.

AND

 This is the theme from GDP

#Globaldesignteam

For my project I used the Picture Perfect stamp set...I adore the hummingbird image  it's a fave of mine and does lend itself to the artsy look so very well.

Here is my card. For both challenges #GDP075 and #CI04

Picture Perfect

SIDE VIEW

#Pictureperfect #Hummingbird #Handmadecards #KOCreationscards #Australianmade #Eleganteggplant #Delightfuldijon #Crushedcurry #Whipserwhite #Inspiredbynature

Card stock

• Watercolour Paper trimmed after colouring has been completed.
• Elegant Eggplant cut to fit base and leave a small edge.
• Whisper White BASE A4 cut in half at 10.5 cm then folded in half.
• Window Sheet

Ink Colours

• Elegant Eggplant ink p-ad and Re- inker
• Crushed Curry ink  pad and Re-inker
• Delightful Dijon ink pad
• Versamark

Tools

• Layering Circles framelits
• Paper Snips
• Whisper White Emboss Powder
• Heat Tool
• Big Shot
• Stampin Spritzer
• Rhinestones Basic Jewels
• Eye Dropper

Adhesives

• Dimensionals
• Fine-tip Glue Pen
• Tear and Tape

 INSIDE VIEW

#Pictureperfect #Hummingbird #Handmadecards #KOCreationscards #Australianmade #Eleganteggplant #Delightfuldijon #Crushedcurry #Whipserwhite #Inspiredbynature

Method

First I placed the stamp image where I wanted it to be. 

I then put a Layering Circle (2nd largest) over the top and drew inside the circle where it would meet the stamped image.

After putting the stamp to the side I ran it through the big shot leaving the pieces I didn't want to be cut over hanging from the sandwich boards.

 I added 1 drop of ink in Elegant Eggplant to a clear block and put 3 drops of water in each. I mixed together and drew the colour up inside the eyedropper. 

I spritzed the water colour paper lightly with water and then dropped colour where I wanted it. I then re spritzed with water to move it around. I repeated this process with the crushed curry.

I dried it off with the a heat tool. I spritzed water and then Whisper White over the top of the watercolouring.

I then started with the hummingbird image. 

First layer I used Crushed Curry, making sure to dry between layers.

Second layer is Delightful Dijon and lastly Elegant Eggplant...This looks almost black.

Once the image was completely dry I cut the circle arcs out and fussy cut around the bird.

I trimmed the watercolour paper to the size I wanted. I cut a piece of window sheet and glued it to the back of the image.

I added dimensionals to the back of my card front so that it would sit flat...I placed them in a solid line around the circle, to do this I cut along the edge of the dimensional sheet where they are all joined together. Remove the backs of the dimensionals ready for sticking.

Using the Rhinestones I placed them upside down on the window sheet and then put my Elegant Eggplant backing over the top. Line up before pressing firmly to adhere.

The sentiment is from the same set as the hummingbird and has been embossed using Whisper White.

FRONT VIEW

#Pictureperfect #Hummingbird #Handmadecards #KOCreationscards #Australianmade #Eleganteggplant #Delightfuldijon #Crushedcurry #Whipserwhite #Inspiredbynature

Don't forget SALE-A-BRATION ids still happening...This is a perfect time for you to purchase any igtems that you have been holding off on buying..WHY I hear you ask...Because if you send $90 you earn a FREE product...For EVERY $90 spent that's 1 free item!



AND TO MAKE THE OFFER EVEN MORE ATTRACTIVE
Stampin' Up! have added even more FREE items

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So, if you would like to purchase any of the items that have I used to create my project and to help you to take advantage of this wonderful offer, I have listed them all for your convenience in the carousal below.

Just click the item you would like to go straight to mu store.

Thank you so very much for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed your visit.

If you have any questions please ask in comments below..

I always reply ;)

CC'S Blog Hop - Highlighting NEW Sale-A-Bration products

Hello and welcome once again

I,along with the Crazy Crafters team, am celebrating and showcasing for you today the SALE-A-BRATION 2nd release items!

BRAND NEW products have become available to you from today.
I LOVE Stampin' Up! I seriously do...So many rewards just for shopping.

These items that we are showcasing are bonus items added to the already fabulous list of FREE items that you can earn during Sale-A-Bration, and they are just to reward YOU our loyal customers

You can earn these items for Free when you spend $90 during Sale-A-Bration time.
For every $90 spent you get 1 FREE item!!!

Sale-A-Bration runs until the 31st of March, that's only 1 month left!

As this is a blog hop, I will just add that you are currently here with me Kim Oliver. I will have a list of other participating Crazy Crafters near the end of my blog for you to keep hopping through.

Here are the gorgeous NEW items 

that we are showcasing for you during the hop, to hopefully give you some ideas and inspiration for their uses.

I have also added this sweet little card to this weeks Global Design Projects design challenge...VERY exciting for me!!!! as last week I received a special mention! Click HERE to see the card that received that mention.

 Here is there design challenge that I mentioned.

Here is the project that I made using the glimmer paper and the Reverse Words stamp set from the 2nd release Sale-A-Bration items.

HOORAY

#2ndrelease #Saleabration #Glimmerpaper #Reversewords #KOCreationscards #Hooray #Australianmade

• Ink Pads

Bermuda Bay - 131286

Sweet Sugarplum - 141423

Mint Macaron - 138344
Clear Wink of Stella - 141897

• Card Stock

Thick Whisper White 140490

Sweet Sugarplum Glimmer Paper - 143831

• Stamp Set

Reverse Words - 143319

• Ephemera

Elegant Butterfly 127526

Sequin Trim - Bermuda Bay - 137910

and Blushing Bride - 138400

• Adhesives

Fine-tip Glue Pen - 138309

Tear and Tape - 138995

Mini Glue Dots - 103683

Method

For this super quick and easy card I placed some Clear Wink of Stella onto a clear block.
I inked the stamp with the ink pad and then smooched the stamp around in the Wink Of Stella. I did the same for each separate colour, cleaning the block and stamp every time.

I backed the stamped images with Sweet Sugarplum glimmer paper, glued the sequin trims onto the front and added the elegant butterfly just for a touch more glimmer :)

The inside has been layered the same as the front just to help keep the theme true from the front and to add even a bit more bling.

One can never have enough BLING!
lol

#2ndrelease #Saleabration #Glimmerpaper #Reversewords #KOCreationscards #Hooray #Australianmade

Unfortunately I couldn't catch the glimmery colours of the reverse word images from the application of the  Clear Wink of Stella. It looks amazing IRL and really helps to bring this simple card to life.

Don't forget to keep moving though the hop and I hope you find some inspirational projects along the way.

Thank you so very much for taking the time to stop by, I do hope you have enjoyed your visit.

  AND 

just to remind you of the first installment of FREE items that you can earn I will post another image below

Crazy Crafters Blog Hop with Georgia Giguere

Hello everyone :)

Welcome back to my blog!

Today we (The Crazy Crafter's) are hopping with a super talented lady by the name of Georgia Giguere.
We have all chosen a project of Georgia's to CASE (Copy and Selective Edit) and have come together to share with you what we have accomplished.
You are currently here with me (Kim Oliver)
I will have a list at the end of my blog for you to keep following through the hop.

This is the card from Georgia's blog that I have chosen to CASE.

I chose to use the general layout for my project although I did change the way mine opens.

 I had an order for a child's birthday and as I knew that this was coming up, I went searching through Georgia's projects for some inspiration.
I was so very happy when I found this Lift Me Up card.
It gave me an idea instantly for the little girls birthday card!

The Suite I chose to use was Cupcakes and Carousels.

Oh my what a gorgeous Suite it is too, it's available until the 31st of May and can be found on page 9 of the Occasions Catalogue!


Here is my card.

Because Spoiling You Is So Much Fun!

Open View

Cupcakesandcarousels #Birthday #Australianmade #KOCreationscards #Handmade #Circusfun #Cardmaking

Front View

Cupcakesandcarousels #Birthday #Australianmade #KOCreationscards #Handmade #Circusfun #Cardmaking

The edges of the DSP have been distressed to give a vintage look. I also sponged lightly Early Espresso over the front of the card to help build on the aged effect.

Partially Open View

Cupcakesandcarousels #Birthday #Australianmade #KOCreationscards #Handmade #Circusfun #Cardmaking

For this card I chose 2 base colours.
 The left fold is Whisper White and the right fold is Calypso Coral.
My layers under the distressed DSP is Early Espresso.
My front was stamped in Calyspo Coral with Early Espresso  using the Carousel Horse, the Tent and the Ferris Wheel all from Carousel Birthday stamp set. Early espresso was added to the mix after the original image was stamped to keep the theme running through the Designer Series Paper (DSP) true..
Both of the carousel horses have been fussy cut, with one cut from the DSP and added to the inside for an interest point and aiding the flow of the theme from the front to the inside.

  Thank you so much for stopping by my blog.
 Please keep hopping through to the end, you never know what other goodies you will find along the way!

 Oh and by the way, she LOVED her card :) Horses are a fave of that little munchkin atm!

If you are looking to purchase any of the products I have sued for this project, I have listed them for your convenience in the carousal below.

Don't forget February's HOSTESS CODE

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Use this hostess code when shopping and you will go into the draw for a 12 x 12 pack of currant DSP! You must enter your contact details when purchasing though or you will become ineligible!

 Now is a great time to purchase too! 

SALE-A-BRATION is still running!! Spend $90 to get free product from Stampin' Up!

And new FREE items have been added to the mix. 

LOOK

 The above items are available from the 21st of this month until the 31st March 2017!

Thanks again for stopping by :) and have a fabulous day xx

High Tide....Kylies International Blog Highlights

Thanks for coming to my blog today! 

My name is Kim Oliver. I live in the smallest state of Australia, Tasmania.

We are being highlighted internationally by Kylie Bertucci on her blog and you are able to VOTE for my project.  

The top ten winners will get to be part of an international blog hop so would LOVE it if you could please vote for my project. 

You can do that here - http://bit.ly/KyliesFebHighlights

Our theme for this highlight is Get Well soon - What a wonderful way to cheer someone up when they are feeling down.

High Tide or Low Tide I Will Be By Your Side

Front View

#Hightide #Internationabloghighlights #KOCreationscards #Australianmade #Handmadecards #Seasidescene #Natureinspired

 Close Up

#Hightide #Internationabloghighlights #KOCreationscards #Australianmade #Handmadecards #Seasidescene #Natureinspired

I have also entered this card into Colour Inkspirations creative challenge

Marina Mist, Soft Sky, Peekaboo Peach, Whisper White and Soft Suede.

 Side Angled View

#Hightide #Internationabloghighlights #KOCreationscards #Australianmade #Handmadecards #Seasidescene #Natureinspired

For my card I chose colours that reminded me of a warm summery day by the water.

INKS: Marina Mist, Soft Sky, Peekaboo Peach and Soft Suede + Marina Mist Stampin Write Marker

CARD STOCK:Thick Whisper White and Marina Mist

TOOLS: Big Shot, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Square Framelits, Aqua Painter, Clear Blocks, Window Sheet and Sponges.

I made my little scene by using the reflection technique. 

Technique: stamping main images onto a window sheet then turning upside down and pressing image onto card stock.

After I had completed that I cut the image to size using the Layering Squares framelits and created layers using a stitched shape in Whisper White and a scalloped square in Marina Mist.

I backed the focal with a piece of folded burlap ribbon, which is being held in place with a staple.

For my background I stamped the sentiment repeatedly in Soft Sky. Then Marina Mist was added over the top by running the marker on the underside of the larger lettering on the stamp and then stamping directly over the Soft Sky....Don't forget to huff on the ink before stamping!

Thanks for visiting my blog today make sure you head over to Kylie's blog - http://bit.ly/KyliesFebHighlights to vote for my project.

I would love to be chosen to do an international blog hop :)

Thanks again and enjoy your day xx

Moon Baby - #CI03

Welcome back crafter's :)

Today's project was inspired by all the new baby blessings arriving recently..

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so many bundles of love that are nearly due to arrive!

#Moonbaby #Marinamist #Peekaboopeach #Softsky #Babyshower #Twinkletwinkle #KOCreationscards #Handmade #Australianmade #Cardmaking #Cupcakesandcarousels

I chose my colours from the Colour Inkspiration creative challenge that is running atm. 

Click HERE to see the page and all of the other talented designers that have been inspired by this colour swatch

Here is a picture of the gorgeous colours that the Colour Inkspiration crew are challenging us with !!

In case you can't see the names in the image the colours are:

Marina Mist, Peekaboo Peach, Soft Suede, Whisper White and Soft Sky! 

Very reminiscent of the beach...or perhaps it's the scene that gives me that impression lol

I used all colours in both projects.

Twinkle Twinkle Moon Baby

Front View

#Moonbaby #Marinamist #Peekaboopeach #Softsky #Babyshower #Twinkletwinkle #KOCreationscards #Handmade #Australianmade #Cardmaking #Cupcakesandcarousels #Babyboy #Babygirl

For this project I chose the row of fluffy toys and made them into a banner above the sleeping/dreaming cutie. I stamped the little moon baby onto whisper white before die cutting it with the circle that is JUST slightly smaller than the moon half circle. I backed this with the Soft Suede card stock and a piece of Peekaboo Peach DSP from the Cupcakes and Carousels suite.

Side View

#Moonbaby #Marinamist #Peekaboopeach #Softsky #Babyshower #Twinkletwinkle #KOCreationscards #Handmade #Australianmade #Cardmaking #Cupcakesandcarousels #Babyboy #Babygirl

This gorgeous sleeping Moon Baby image has been coloured using Peekaboo Peach, Marina Mist and Soft Sky...I added   Clear Wink of Stella to the crescent moon and the star has been enhanced using a Peekaboo Peach enamel shape

For added texture and interest I added some more enamel shapes to the stars along the fluffy animals line in the corresponding colours of Peekaboo Peach and Marina Mist.

I added coordinating layers to the inside of my card plus the row  of cuddly toys to keep the theme true to the front.

P.S I drew the line and bow using my Soft Suede marker.

Baby Shower

Front View

#Moonbaby #Marinamist #Peekaboopeach #Softsky #Babyshower #Twinkletwinkle #KOCreationscards #Handmade #Australianmade #Cardmaking #Cupcakesandcarousels #Babyboy #Babygirl

For this little bundle of cuteness I used Thick Whisper White as my base, Whisper white as my card front, which has been layered with Marina Mist card stock.

The little baby has been coloured by blending Soft Sky and Marina Mist with an aqua painter and I also used Craft White for highlighting. The umbrella has been coloured using my Marina Mist Marker with an Aqua Painter and Craft White. I blended Soft Sky into parts of the umbrellato give the illusion of 3D. 

Side View

#Moonbaby #Marinamist #Peekaboopeach #Softsky #Babyshower #Twinkletwinkle #KOCreationscards #Handmade #Australianmade #Cardmaking #Cupcakesandcarousels #Babyboy #Babygirl

The little floating bundle of joy was die cut using the stitched shapes framelits, for a touch more colour I went around the stitching detail with my Marina Mist marker. I then trimmed and inked the negative square in Soft Sky for the photo frame. 

For the inside, I layered the exact same colours to help carry my theme + I filled the bottom quarter of the card with two toned stars to match the front.

 If you are looking to purchase any of the items I used to create my projects, I have listed them all in the carousal below for your convenience

Don't forget SALE-A-BRATION is still running!!! 

Spend $90.00 from now until 31st March to get FREE selected items

+ 

If you use this code 

DGA4UCHV

when you shop with me during February you will go into the draw for a free 12 x 12 pack of  current DSP

Thank you so very much for stopping by my blog. I hope you have enjoyed your visit :D

If you have any questions please ask in comments below 

Sunburst Dahlia - Window Box Thinlits Card - #GDP073

Welcome back crafters!

Today I am sharing another card making project using some gorgeous new items from the Occasions Catalogue. 

Most of your who follow me will have seen  me using the Dragonfly Dreams Bundle alot recently...I do adore this set lol  and yes I do use it again hahaha

BUT

I have incorporated the Window Box Thinlits Dies for this card...

This project started with a glimmer of an idea from the colour scheme offered up over at GDP this week. 

I love the negative images from this set that can be used for so may things, including the gorgeous box the dies was made to co ordinate with.

#Windowboxthinlitdies #Dragonflydreams #KOCreationscards #Handmadecards #Australianmade #Madewithlove #Saleabration

These colours are just glorious aren't they!

My card project kind of reminds me of  a sunburst Dahlia...

I did say Kind of! lol

Here are the colours that Global Design Project have chosen for their challenge this week.

SUNBURST DAHLIA

Front View

#Windowboxthinlitdies #Dragonflydreams #KOCreationscards #Handmadecards #Australianmade #Madewithlove #Saleabration

For my project I first cut out 2 hexagons from the Window Box Thinlit  using Whisper White, I then cut the negative image from one of the hexagons, using the die that fits inside the hexagon shape. The  whole hexagon piece I had  left I ink blended using Stampin' Sponge. 

I first used Watermelon Wonder in the centre, then Daffodil Delight around this and then the Emerald Envy all around the outside. I didn't have to be too neat as most of it was being covered with the window piece..But I did blend thoroughly...This made the Watermelon Wonder and the Daffodil Delight look a bit Peekaboo Peach hahaha 

But I do like the effect.

I added the Dragonfly to the mix after he was stamped using the same colours.

Inside View

#Windowboxthinlitdies #Dragonflydreams #KOCreationscards #Handmadecards #Australianmade #Madewithlove #Saleabration

For the card base and layers I used and A4 piece of Whisper White folded in half then cut at 10.5 cm. My layers are Emerald Envy then Whisper White again.

The flowers on the front were created using the Flourish thinlits in Watermelon Wonder and Daffodil Delight  and the Petite Petals punch in Daffodil Delight.

I added Black Metalic Thread to the flowers next to the sentiment as well adding a few Silver Metallic Shapes in the mix too.

All of these items are available right now and if you spend $90.00 from now until the 31st of March you can earn a free item from the SALE-A-BRATION Catalogue.

Use this Hostess Code during February and you can also be in the running to win a free pack of 12 X 12 DSP!

Just click the code to SHOP with me now!

DGA4UCHV

 Here are just some of the items available if you spend $90.00 during Sale-A-Bration

+
there are new items that will be available for free from the 21st Feb!!!
Oh My Golly

If you are interested in purchasing any of the items I used, I have added all items that I used to make this project to the carousal below.

I also have a great opportunity to offer you! An absolutely GORGEOUS bundle of card projects from the Crazy Crafters Team that you can make!!!

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All 21 of these tutorials can be yours for only $25

To purchase this bundle just click HERE

Thank you so very much for stopping by today xx