ESAD Sale-A-Bration blog hop 2nd release items

Hello and welcome to another wonderful ESAD hop.
You are currently here with me Kim Oliver- KOCreations Cards. You have arrived from Rachel's gorgeous project post If you have just started the hop here, don't stress 😉 I have a button further down for you to continue moving through to the next lovely designer in the hop Sharon Dalton.

We are focusing our creative energies today on Sale-A-Bration products for 2018.

I have chosen to use the Second Release Sale-A-Bration items called Blossoming Basket Bundle and Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper.

#kocreationscards #blossomingbasket #2018saleabration #flowers #goldembossing #cardmaking #stampinup #love #mothersday #birthday #papercraft

Here is my project.

I Love Roses

#kocreationscards #blossomingbasket #2018saleabration #flowers #goldembossing #cardmaking #stampinup #love #mothersday #birthday #papercraft

I simply adore the NEW Springtime Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP). The touch of gold on this paper really adds a richness to your projects.

I paired the gorgeous DSP with the new Blossoming Basket bundle.

This bundle comprises of a stamp set and a Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (TIEF)

I have used both for my card. 

Angled View

#kocreationscards #blossomingbasket #2018saleabration #flowers #goldembossing #cardmaking  #stampinup #love #mothersday #birthday #papercraft

I coloured the basket of flowers using the Stampin' Blends which are also available in the Occasions catalogue on pages 30 and 31. Once coloured I fussy cut the image before mounting it over the embossed whisper white card stock.

I finished my card by adding some twine and mini sequins trim in black and a FREE item called Shimmer Ribbon in Basic Grey.

All FREE available from the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue until the 31st March 2018

To continue moving through to the very clever Sharon's post just click the button below.

1. Lou Kitzelman  

2. Sandra Mastello  

3. Courtenay Heuston

4. Ellen Woodbridge

5. Cheryl Algie

6. Peta Stephen

7. Nicole Wilson

8. Maree McIntosh

9. Kristel Rimmer

10. Libby Dyson

11. Leonie Schroder

12. Jessie Holton

13. Megan Lenske

14. Delys Cram

15. Rachael Lewsley

16. Kim Oliver

17. Sharon Dalton

18. Melinda Whittington

19. Jenny Hayward

Live in Australia? Love shopping on line for your product? Then click the link below to shop for your craft product today.

http://bit.ly/ShopwithKOCreationscards

You can earn the fabulous Shimmer Ribbon trio pack (Basic Grey, Bermuda Bay and Calypso) I used above just by spending $90 during Sale-A-Bration until the 31st March 2018.

When shopping with me for the month of February please use this hostess code 

 QZPSPX24

Also Free with any product purchase of $50 during the month of February is this fabulous tutorial bundle:

Free with Product Purchase of:  $50 AU 

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

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

If you live in Australia and would like to purchase any of the items I have used to create with today then please use the carousel below. 

It has all items listed and is linked directly to my store.

Thank you for visiting today.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask them in the comment section below.
I always reply.

International Highlights - Blossoming Basket Bundle

Hello everyone 😊

I am taking part today in the International Blog Highlights hosted by Kylie Bertucci

This involves demonstrators from all around the world coming together to share what they love with you in the one place.

Kylie hosts these highlights every month and has a different theme for each highlight.

This months theme is our Favourite Sale-A-Brations or Occasions item from the 2018 catalogues.

 I chose a Sale-A-Bration second release bundle that is now available called Blossoming Basket.

#kocreationscards #blossomingbasket #2018saleabration #flowers #goldembossing #cardmaking #technique #stampinup #love #mothersday #birthday #papercraft

You can vote for my card by clicking the button below.

My card is Number 10 in the Gallery.

You Are Loved

#kocreationscards #blossomingbasket #2018saleabration #flowers #goldembossing #cardmaking #technique #stampinup #love #mothersday #birthday #papercraft

For my card I used an antiquing effect with the new  Basket Weave Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder for a stunning background.
Adding the white space with the same texture as the background behind the floral basket image helps seperate the layers and give each a  distinct energy, yet they still flow together seamlessy.

Antiqued Gold Embossing 

• To create this effect emboss the card stock then dust with embossing bu   ddy pillow. 
• Lightly wipe versamark inkpad over embossed area, spronkle with gold embossing powder, heat. 
• Wipe the area again with memento ink and gently rub in with a tissue, reheat to seal.

I also used the Basket Weave TIEF for the focal circle behind the basket of flowers. 

Left Side View

#kocreationscards #blossomingbasket #2018saleabration #flowers #goldembossing #cardmaking #technique #stampinup #love #mothersday #birthday #papercraft

My card base is Thick Whisper White with a layer of  embossed Sahara Sand. Behind the whisper white embossed circle is a scalloped gold foil circle. I stamped my flower basket in memento ink,

I then coloured the basket using my Stamin' Blends  and finally I fussy cut it.

Gosh I do love those Stampin' Blends, they are just so easy to use and give such vibrant colours. The colour lifter is so useful too! I used it for removing mistakes plus adding extra highlights on the flowers and the basket too!

Right Side View

#kocreationscards #blossomingbasket #2018saleabration #flowers #goldembossing #cardmaking #technique #stampinup #love #mothersday #birthday #papercraft

To carry the colour through to the inside I just added a layer of Sahara Sand under a layer of whisper white and glued both to the inside to my card base.

To finish my card I added linen thread plus 6 pearl basic jewels. They just add a little delicateness that was needed to finish.

Thank you so very much for visiting my blog today.
I hope you have enjoyed the card project I have shared with you.

Don't forget if you like my project please VOTE for it by clicking the button below.



My card is #10. To vote for my card on Kylie's page please click the little heart in the right hand corner of the small #10 image.

Did you know you can earn FREE items just by spending $90 during Sale-A-Bration until the 31st March 2018.
When shopping with me for the month of February please use the hostess code below.

 QZPSPX24

If you are interested in purchasing any of the items I used to create my projects with today then please check out the carousel below. It has all items listed and is linked directly to my store..

Also Free with any product purchase of $50 during the month of February is this fabulous tutorial bundle:

Free with Product Purchase of:  $50 AU 

Or 

You can purchase this bundle separately just by clicking below.

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

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

I do hope you have enjoyed my post.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them in the comments section below. 

I always reply to questions 😉

Crazy Crafters Weekly Highlights - Blossoming Basket Bundle

Hello everyone and welcome 😊

I have a really pretty card project for you today.

I have entered this project into Kylie's Crazy Crafters Team Project Highlights.

You can vote for the project you love just by visiting Kylies blog and clicking the little heart in the top right corner of the project you love the most.

#kocreationscards #blossomingbasket #2018saleabration #flowers #goldembossing #cardmaking #technique #stampinup #love #mothersday #birthday #papercraft

I have used a new bundle that has just been released. It's called Blossoming Basket bundle (147505) and has a stamp set and a Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder or TIEF for short called Basket Weave. Did you Know that you can earn this bundle FREE just by shopping with me and spending $180. If $180 seems a lot why not try for $90 their are some gorgeous items in the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue that you can earn for FREE just by spending $90

You can VOTE for my project by clicking HERE

#kocreationscards #blossomingbasket #2018saleabration #flowers #goldembossing #cardmaking #technique #stampinup #love #mothersday #birthday #papercraft

For my card I used a Basic Black card base with an embossed layer of Thick Whisper White. 

I cut my circle from the embossed layer before I embossed. It is important to do it before you emboss with the folder, otherwise you will lose the gorgeous texture you have just created.

The embossed layer has added depth by adding dimensionals underneath to lift it up and away from the Basket image.

The black framing the circle has been cut using the largest layering circle and then using my paper snips, I cut around the outside edge of the negative following the mark left by the die.

#kocreationscards #blossomingbasket #2018saleabration #flowers #goldembossing #cardmaking #technique #stampinup #love #mothersday #birthday #papercraft

I stamped the basket onto a scrap piece of whisper white and then coloured it using the Stampin' Blends that are available now in the Occasions catalogue on pages 30 and 31.

The Stampin' Blends colours that I used are as follows:

• Old Olive Light and Dark combo (144597)
• Pink Pirouette Light and Dark combo (144604)
• Crumb Cake Light and Dark combo (144601
• Cherry Cobbler Light (144576)
• Calypso Coral Light (144042)
• Daffodil Delight Light (144586)
• Bermuda Bay Light (144580)
• Ivory (144606)
• Colour Lifter 144608)

Once finished I stamped the butterflies and repeated the process of colouring and fussy cutting. I also added clear Wink of Stella to the butterflies, just to make them shimmer and shine in the light.
The pretty little butterflies are held in place with glue dots.

I finished my card by grouping some pretty rhinestones down the left side of the card, this helped bring some balance and symmetry back.  

I do hope you have enjoyed this project today.

If you liked it enough to vote, please VOTE for it HERE.

Live in Australia? Love shopping on line for your product? Then click the link below to shop for your craft product today.

http://bit.ly/ShopwithKOCreationscards

When shopping with me for the month of February please use this hostess code 

 QZPSPX24

Also Free with any product purchase of $50 during the month of February is this fabulous tutorial bundle:

Free with Product Purchase of:  $50 AU 

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

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

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

I do hope you have enjoyed my post.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them on the comments section below. 

I always reply to questions 😉

For You - Painted Harvest - #GDP102

Welcome Back everyone 😊

Today I have been playing with the Painted Harvest bundle. 

Believe me when I say I am not yet finished playing with this set either 😲 hahaha. I know I am going to be enjoying this set for a week or too, so my apologies in advance lol

Today's efforts are being entered into #GDP102 for this weeks challenge, pictured below.

For You 

#KOCreationscards #Paintedharvest #Sunflowers #Springtime #Inspiredbynature #Gardens #Flowers #Birthday #DIYgifts

The more I play with this set the more I fall in love with it! But I do adore flowers 😍
It could be that I am willing the spring weather to actually arrive with spring itself hahaha. It is still very cold here in Tassie and only some flowers are game enough to pop their heads above the earth and bloom.

Card and Accessories

• Painted Harvest stamp set
• 1 piece of Striped Lemon Lime Twist Painted Autumn DSP cut at 12.5 x 10.5 cm and one piece cut at 13 x 10cm for the inside layer.
• A4 Chocolate Chip card stock
• 1 piece of Whisper White card stock cut at 11 x 10.5cm plus a scrap piece to stamp flower image and another at 11.5 x 10cm for the inside layer.
• Soft Sky ink pad
• Dapper Denim ink pad
• Lemon Lime Twist ink pad
• Chocolate Chip ink pad
• Sahara Sand ink pad
• Linen Thread
• Aqua Painter
• Paper Snips
• Tear and Tape
• Multipurpose Glue
• Stampin' Dimensionals

All listed items can be found at the bottom of this post in the carousel

Angeled View

#KOCreationscards #Paintedharvest #Sunflowers #Springtime #Inspiredbynature #Gardens #Flowers #Birthday #DIYgifts

Basic Directions

• Score the choc chip card stock at 14.8 cm then fold in half and cut at 10.5 cm.
• Splatter Soft Sky and Dapper Denim ink over bottom right corner of the whisper white card stock.
• Stamp the 2 step flower images in Dapper Denim with the centre images stamped in Sahara Sand and Chocolate Chip.
• Fussy cut your flower image and set aside for a moment.
• Stamp the 2 step leaf images in Lemon Lime Twist.
• Adhere the the flower over the splatter and leaf images with dimensionals.
• Tie the Linen thread around the white card stock and finish with a bow.
• Adhere this to the Lemon Lime Twist striped DSP using Tear and Tape.
• Then adhere the two layers to the Chocolate Chip card stock base.
• Adhere the inside layers together and place inside the card using the multipurpose glue.

*This really is a very simple card to create with basic techniques of 2 step stamping, fussy cutting and masking for the small sentiment.

This would be perfect for a beginners or even intermediate class. You could even incorporate the stepping up technique to show how to dress up or down designs..

I know my groups are certainly looking forward to playing with this set.

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If you are looking to purchase any of the items I used to create this card with then please use the carousel below.

When purchasing from me please use this code for the month of September

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Please remember to add your contact details so that you may be entered into the draw to win some fabulous prizes.

Thank you so very much for stopping by for a visit. I do hope you have enjoyed what I have created for you.

If you have any questions please use the comment section below.

I always reply 😉

Stampin Dreams Blog Hop - CASEing the Catty

Welcome back everyone 😊 
Today I am taking part in the monthly Stampin' Dreams Blog Hop. 

You are currently visiting Kim Oliver from Australia. 
All of participants are CASEing projects from the beautiful new 2017-2018 Catalogue.

This is the card from the catalogue which I have chosen to CASE and can be found on pg 176

It uses the fabulous Embossing Paste and  the Pattern Party Decorative Masks along with the Feather Together stamp set.

And here is my CASE:

A True Gentleman

#KOCreationscards #Vellumoverlay #Feathertogether #Malecards #Birthday #Embossingpaste #Stampinup #Rubberstamping

Basics of the card.

The card base is Thick whisper white and the layer is Elegant Eggplant.
The embossing paste has been coloured with Elegant Eggplant and Dapper Denim. 
The feathers were stamped using differing layers and stamping off before stamping onto the card stock in Elegant Eggplant.  
I overlaid the focal with Vellum just to soften the impact of the purple colour and make the sentiment stand out.
I also heat embossed the paste in silver to add sparkle and movement in direct light.

Open and Angled View

#KOCreationscards #Vellumoverlay #Feathertogether #Malecards #Birthday #Embossingpaste #Stampinup #Rubberstamping

The Dapper Denim twine was added along with the metallic sequins just to add some textural elements and interest points.
The inside was created using the Elegant Eggplant and Whisper White in layers. T
o carry the theme through to the inside I stamped a single feather inside, using the same technique as the front.

Angled View

#KOCreationscards #Vellumoverlay #Feathertogether #Malecards #Birthday #Embossingpaste #Stampinup #Rubberstamping

I hope the projects you've seen here on my blog today have inspired you & brightened your day. You are currently visiting (your name). Please see the list below & hop through all of the people on the list to see all our projects. You don't want to miss any!"

If you would like to purchase any of the items I used to create my project with then please use the carousel below. It has all items listed plus it is linked directly to my store.

When shopping with me don't forget to enter the Hostess code for July

ZB34WRCT

Thank you so much for visiting with me today. 

If you have any questions please feel free to ask them in comments below. 

I always reply.

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

DGA4UCHV

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

Crazy Crafter's June Blog Hop-CASEing Frenchie

KO Creations ODE to Frenchie

Hello and welcome to my Blog for the Crazy Crafter's Blog Hop....Today we are casing Frenchie (France Martin)

 I thoroughly enjoyed going through Frenchie's creations to find some cards to CASE...BUT as I had been trying to come up with a simple & male orientated card for a beginners card class,

I chose 2 cards to CASE 

1 male themed, telescopic card & one with a tunnel inside!

Here they are

Just click either picture to go to Frenchies blog about either card.

 

 I chose the 'Traveler' stamp set for both of my cards.....Like the telescopic card on the left.

& 

here they are.

'Serial Traveler'

Front view

#KOCreationscards #Traveler #Guygreetings #Skyisthelimit #Birthday #Men #Timelesstextures

'Serial Traveler'

  Inside Views 

#KOCreationscards #Traveler #Guygreetings #Skyisthelimit #Birthday #Men #Timelesstextures

#KOCreationscards #Traveler #Guygreetings #Skyisthelimit #Birthday #Men #Timelesstextures

How I made my cards 

'Serial Traveler'

• I chose Chocolate Chip card stock for the bases of my cards & Very Vanilla as the card fronts
• I also used Chocolate Chip & Crumb Cake Stampin ink pads.
• Unfortunately the DSP I used for the tunnel card is now retired, so sad.
• I stamped images onto Very Vanilla & fussy cut those I wanted inside. 
• For the passport inside of the tunnel card, I wanted a book effect, so I stamped and cut 2 then layered them.
• On the front of my tunnel card I used the Timeless Textures stamp set + Chalk talk.
• I also wanted the front of my tunnel card to be a but old world & resemble a tattered notebook.... So I hand stitched along the edge of my card front with linen thread using blanket stitch and layered DSP and some stamped images under the front, then tore and distressed the corners.
• I used the Layering Squares Framelits for the fronts of both cards & Layering Circles framleits for the inside of the tunnel card.
• I used a mixture of Tear n Tape....Glue....Dimensionals to put everything where I wanted it to be..sometimes rearranging on more than 1 occasion.
• I added a tiny banner to each card, as a nod to Frenchie's designs.

After loads of rearranging and ending up with glue in places you don't want to know about! 

I was finally happy enough to share both of my creations on my Blog and hopefully honor Frenchie as well.

+ I got another card for my Make & Take card class
So I actually CASEd 3 of Frenchies cards!?!

LOOK

#KOCreationscards #Traveler #Guygreetings #Skyisthelimit #Birthday #Men #Timelesstextures

Thanks so very much Frenchie,

 I have really enjoyed using your creations as inspiration!

Don't forget to keep hopping to all other blogs that have joined in on this hop...Just click the link below on the name after mine

For items I used please take a look at the carousal