Eastern Palace Suite - Funky Window Flowers

Welcome back crafty people 😊

I was having a little play with my Eastern Palace Suite this morning before I went away.

Just mucking around stamping circular patterns on some Vanilla cards stock that I had cut out a flower  nested pattern on.

I had seen it done numerous times and wanted to seewhat I could do with it.

I liked what I was seeing so I kept going. 

I ended up making 3 seperate cards, each one slightly different from the first. 

They windows I have created reminded me of bright and funky flowers.

Here they are

Funky Window Flowers

#easternpalacesuite #KOCreationscards #easternbeauty #windowcard #nestingdies #lemonlimetwist #dapperdenim #berryburst #rubberstamping #stampinup

For these cards I used Dapper Denim and Lemon Lime Twist, one has a touch of Berry Burst 

Enjoy Today

The cards above and below are window cards. 

I used the flower shaped die to nested with 2 other circular dies that fit inside to create a window in the Very Vanilla layer. 

I added a Lemon Lime DSP collar to add the lime layer behind.

The Lemon Lime DSP has been die cut using the flower shaped die and then a layering circle die on the inner piece. I then snipped it from the DSP with my paper snips. I cut one side and wrapped it around the outside under the petals of the vanilla inlay.

I added a dapper denim circle cut using the same die as the vanilla layer but I also used a layering circle to keep the window open.

Hello

I used more Lemon Lime Twist on this card and also used the star shaped inner die, this created a slightly different window.

Berry Burst Hello

And lastly for this card I started the same as the other two, but I added a left over scrap circle behind the window making it a pattern with the Lemon Lime as a contrasting colour, not a window.

The addition of the Berry Burst for this card just makes it a little brighter and gives it a little lift, don't you agree?
I lifted the front of this card with dimensionals also.

Thank you for stopping by today. If you are looking to purchase the items I used to create this set then NOW is the time to do it!

You can order 2 different size bundles atm and you get free items in each size!
Great value for your money!

Don't forget the MAY Hostess Code if purchasing from me.

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CRAFT BOXES ARE COMING IN JUNE!!

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

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

Delightful Daisy Suite

will be the JUNE Craft Box

LOVE CRAFTING? But don't like buying whole packs of product incase you don't use it all? 
Then these boxes are just for you. 

Boxes are themed each month around a DSP design, and include the DSP and card stock in all coordinating shades. Colour matched ribbons and embellishments too!
 Craft Boxes are $40 ea. All boxes include at least $40 in Stampin’ Up! supplies, so it’s an amazing offer!! *Postage within Austalia Only!

To Order Yours E-MAIL me NOW for the June delivery: First postage will start 16th June.  

                         Posting dates will move to the first week of each month from July onwards.

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Have a wonderful day and 

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ESAD Eastern Place Suite Blog Hop

Welcome back crafters 😊



I am participating in a blog hop with ESAD today




We are all showcasing the The Eastern Palace Bundle.
I do hope you will find some inspiration from all of the projects on show today.
You are currently here with me Kim Oliver. Further down you will find a next button to

I personally love this suite for two main reasons

1.  It's available in two different size bundles for the month of MAY ONLY The Premier Bundle and the Starter Bundle
2. It is so very versatile and can be used for ANY occasion.
3. Oops did I say 2 reasons lol oh well

3. It previews 3 of the GORGEOUS NEW INCOLOURS!

Here are my card projects for your viewing pleasure. I do hope you like them as much as I enjoyed creating them.

#Easternpalacesuite #KOCreationscards #Loveitchopit #ImbringingRAKcardsback #ESADbloghop

This card below was the very first card I created using this set... I was basically just having a play to see where it led.
I wasn't really happy with how it finished...it looked a bit plain so I added the metallic shapes in gold and heat embosed the Hello with gold embossing powder too...I still feel it is missing something though 😕

My first card as mentioned feels unfinished still.

#Easternpalacesuite #KOCreationscards #Loveitchopit #ImbringingRAKcardsback #ESADbloghop

I used the DSP as the background for each of my cards...#Loveitchopit
The DSP in this suite is just divine!
Look at those gorgeous colours. Lemon Lime Twist is just delicious and that Dapper Denim with the Gold stripes oh WOW! It looks so regal.
And then we have the creamy Very Vanilla DSP that has a repeat image to give a light moroccan feel.

 There are of course a few more designs of DSP in the pack and if you keep hopping through this spectaular hop you will most certainly them, I am sure.

Luscious Lime

#Easternpalacesuite #KOCreationscards #Loveitchopit #ImbringingRAKcardsback #ESADbloghop

The Premier Bundle comes with a packet of tassles!!! 

SWEET

iI love tassles lol

I used just one of them above to finish this card. There are two more colours in the pack, you get 12 in total, four of each colour....Gold, Tranquil Tide and Fresh Fig.

The Dies in the Eastern Palace Suite are totally amazing too!!

There are 14 pieces in the die set and the possibilities are just endless! Oh the shapes and layers you can create. 

I spent part of a day die cutting for a display as part of my class prep a couple of weeks ago to show them some the effects of nesting the dies and mixing them with our layering circles die set. 

Die cut Display

#Easternpalacesuite #KOCreationscards #Loveitchopit #ImbringingRAKcardsback #ESADbloghop

Above you can see a selection of die cuts that are left over from my class display and creative play.

Above you can see some have been cut completely out to create a doily style while the couple on the left have been left inlaid ready for a contrast colour. 

You can cut them out completely to create a doily by snipping the little bits holding them inplace or use the layering circle dies that co-ordinate perfectly with this suite. 

Rich Dapper Denim

#Easternpalacesuite #KOCreationscards #Loveitchopit #ImbringingRAKcardsback #ESADbloghop

The card above has had some metallic shapes added plus some gold thread and an embossed sentiment...all in gold....😍
I really thought it needed a little extra gold lol
Gold fever set in I think hahaha.
 You can never have too much bling.

But Wait...
there's more!

I also made another set with this bundle...This set showcases a few of the gorgeous stamps and the inks that come with the suite. The stamp set  in this suite is called Eastern Beauty.
I did a little blog showing these cards around 2 weeks ago, but seeing that we are showcasing the Eastern Palace Suite here, I felt it was appropriate to share them again. 😍 Also once I got started I really couldn't stop playing with this set!!

#Easternpalacesuite #KOCreationscards #Loveitchopit #ImbringingRAKcardsback #ESADbloghop

These cards have been created using a technique called smooshing on water colour and shimmer white card stock. I used the inks that are available with both bundles.
Lemon Lime Twist, Tranquil Tide and Fresh Fig.
You can see these card in more detail HERE


 Thank you so much for stopping by my blog during the hop.

 Please keep following through this wonderful hop.
You can do so by clicking the NEXT button below.
Up next is the fabulous Libby Dyson

Blog Hop Participants:

1. Kelly Kent

2. Lou Kitzelman

3. Nicole Wilson

4. Kim Oliver

5. Libby Dyson

6. Cheryl Algie

7. Peta Stephen

8. Maree McIntosh

9. Leonie Schroder

10. Kristel Rimmer

11. Jenny Hayward

12. Narelle Fasulo

13. Monique Fielder

14. Ellen Woodbridge

15. Rosalie Desmond

16. Cathy Pinchbeck

17. Juan Ambida

18. Carly Middleton

19. Mandy Depiazzi

20. Jessie Holton

21. Amity Knight

22. Tanya Bell

Would you like to purchase this set??? 

Now is the time to do so..These bundles are available during the month of MAY ONLY!

 After May ends all items will be sold seperatley..

So grab a bundle while they last!

You can check the deals out in more detail below.

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Have wonderful day 😄

Crazy Crafters Blog Hop Annual Catalogue Sneak Peek

Welcome back crafty people,

Today I and some other Crazy Crafter's have a little blog hop for you to be inspired by. We are all using new products, soon to be released with the new annual Catalogue.

You are here with me Kim Oliver, you can find the list of all other hop particpants nearer the end of my blog.

Have you ordered your new catalogue yet!?!

 If not then use please the Catalogue Request Tab above and fill out the form. I will send you one

My cards today have been inspired by the stunningly gorgeous colours from the Eastern Palace Suite.

Here is a group shot of my projects

#Easternpalacesuite #Lemonlimetwist #KOCreationscards #Handmadecards #Austrlianmade #Workshop #Cardclasses

I actually have had this set for around 2 weeks now...I adored it as soon as I laid my eyes on it and just had to have it!! 

I mean LOOK at those delicious colours!!! Fresh Fig Tranquil Tide and Lemon Lime Twist! You get all three of these colours in the  both of the new bundles that are becoming available in MAY.

When it arrived, I was giddy with excitement. I couldn't wait to get at it. 

BUT 

The worst thing ever happened!

 I had a creativity block :( .... What to do.

So, I thought I would leave the bundle sitting in view while I worked on some other projects. 

This has helped in the past.

In the end I came up with a plan of action....

I had the idea that playing with the inks and colours would inspire something wonderful...So I did a little smooshing of the inks onto watercolour and shimmer white card stock.

This is what I finally came up with..

I do hope you like them all.

LIME IS WONDERFUL 

#Easternpalacesuite #Lemonlimetwist #KOCreationscards #Handmadecards #Austrlianmade #Workshop #Cardclasses

This stunner is Lemon Lime Twist smooshed onto water colour card stock. 

I backed this onto Fresh Fig and then layered that onto the Thick Very Vanilla.

 YES we now have THICK very Vanilla!!! Love it :)

The focal for this card was made from nesting some of the gorgeous dies in this set. To create this Fresh Fig flower doily I daubed Pink Pirouette onto the petals and then around the edges I daubed Fresh Fig..I stamped the flower shape over the petals. I added gold foil underneath and a gold metallic shape to the centre to help it POP.

The sentiment circling the oustside reads 'Life is Beautiful' and may I say YES IT IS!

Click HERE to see the Smooshing video

 FRESH FIG IS FABULOUS

#Easternpalacesuite #Lemonlimetwist #KOCreationscards #Handmadecards #Austrlianmade #Workshop #Cardclasses

For th Fresh Fig card back ground, I tried the three inks together...Iw asn't convinced I liked all three together, but I think I made it work.  

I then repeat stamped one of the outline shapes from the stamp set in Fresh Fig, to finish this I stamped the solid star in the same colour and added a small gold matallic shape.

TRANQUIL TIDE IS TEMPTING

#Easternpalacesuite #Lemonlimetwist #KOCreationscards #Handmadecards #Austrlianmade #Workshop #Cardclasses

This card reminds me of the ocean and the sun...
 I deliberately kept this card bare and uncluttered.
The background was created using the shimmer white card stock and with the gold edging backed onto Dapper Denim, gold thread, plus the gold vinyl sticker, it all really sparkled in the sunlight...
I just couldn't catch that in the pictures :(

The focal was again created by nesting some of the dies from the suite and layering them over gold and the largest vinyl sticker.

Please click the name after mine to keep hopping through to find more inspiration.

The Eastern Palace Suite is available to customers (YOU) earlier than normal this year...
It will be available from the 2nd of May to be precise.
You can for the month of  MAY ONLY order this suite in 2 different size bundles.
In these bundles you get FREE Items!!!
Who doesn't love Free items!

For Bundle 1, the Starter Bundle - You get Note Cards with matching Envelopes for FREE
and
In bundle 2, the Premier Bundle - You get 2 items! The Very Vanilla C6 Envelopes and Very Vanilla thick cardstock FREE!!! OMG this is special all on it's own..I love using our thick card stock for my card bases!
More information in the flyer below.

To shop for this bundle please click the flyer above from the 2nd of MAY to get this fabulous offer!

When the catalogue is released in June these bundles won't be available any more and you will have to purchase all of these items seperately!!

If you want to see what else is inside the new catalogue, or perhaps get your hands on some of the new products before every one else then you can always join up!

JOIN MY TEAM

You can purchase items from the new catalogue from the 2nd of May when you JOIN as a demonstrator.

You pay $169.00 and get $235.00 worth of products! (bundles and kits excluded)

Or just Join for the discounts and sneak peeks! lol I did :)

If you would like to purchase anything Stampin' Up! you can find my shop HERE 

OR THE SHOPPING BASKET BELOW.

The Hostess code for April has now closed.

 But don't despair I will be opening May's Hostess code in 5 days!

For those who purchased from me during April and used the April Hostess Code you have been entered into the draw below. 

If you spent under $50 you could win the card kit pictured.

BUT if you placed an order to the value of $50 or more you could win the Nailed It Bundle!!!

Announcing the winners of these bundles today

(Draw was done yesterday on my Face Book page)

drum roll please........

And the winner of the Pretty Pocket Card kit was Wendy Goninon CONGRATULATIONS WENDY!!!
I will contact you with postage details tomorrow.
AND

AND FOR THE NAILED IT BUNDLE.

The winner of the Nailed it Bundle was Jo Nailer CONGRATULATIONS JO...I will be contacting you with postage details tomorrow also.

I hope you both enjoy these fabulous prizes. 

Thank you so much for your business.

Well thats about it from me today.

I do hope you have enjoyed these projects

If you have any questions please ask in comments below. 

I always reply .