International Top Ten Winners blog hop

#kocreationscards #hearthappiness #suredoloveyou #2018occasions #internationalhighlightswinner #embossing #technique #cardmaking

Hello everyone and Welcome 😊

I am so thrilled to be part of the International Highlights Top 10 Winners Blog Hop from February 2018.

Our theme from Feb 2018 was Occasions and 2018 Sale-A-Bration products and that is our theme for today too.

You are currently here with Kim Oliver - K.OCreations Cards - Australia.

I have a complete list of all winners blogs closer to the end of this post, we hope you enjoy our projects.

Below is my card that was chosen as an International Highlights Winner.

THANK YOU to all of you that voted for my card.

💙💚💛💜

Here is the card that you voted into first place.

You can see the post HERE

Here is my project for the Winners Blog Hop today

Sure Do Love You

#kocreationscards #hearthappiness #suredoloveyou #2018occasions #internationalhighlightswinner #embossing #technique #cardmaking

I have used two stamp sets from the Occasion Catalogue today.
They are called 'Heart Happiness' and 'Sure Do Love You'.
To create my background I have repeat stamped hearts over an inked square area .
To create my square area I inked a clear block with Pink Pirouette, spritzed and then stamped onto thick whisper white. I left it to dry before stamping the hearts. After this was completed I roughly painted versamark refill over the square area and then dusted with silver embossing powder and heated.

#kocreationscards #hearthappiness #suredoloveyou #2018occasions #internationalhighlightswinner #embossing #technique #cardmaking

I do hope you have enjoyed my project today 😊

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Crazy Crafters Blog Hop with Stesha Bloodhart

Welcome everyone 😊

Today I am part of a larger group 'The Crazy Crafters' and we are all joining together today to hop with our special guest Stesha Bloodhart.



All of us have chosen a design from Stesha's work to CASE.
'CASE' is Copy And Selective Editing
We then share those selected works with you all 😊

This is what I have chosen to CASE

Here is what I have made using Stesha's card as inspiration.

THANKS

#KOCreationscards #Paintedharvest #Sunflowers #Cardmaking #Fussycutting #Embossing #Givingthanks

The elements I chose from Stesha's card are the following

• Stitched shape
• Fussy cut element
• Linen Thread

INSIDE AND ANGLED VIEW

#KOCreationscards #Paintedharvest #Sunflowers #Cardmaking #Fussycutting #Embossing #Givingthanks

What I added to the design was the following

• Layered Leaves embossing.
• Die cut leaves

Instead of fussy cutting out the whole sentiment I used the masking technique and inked Thanks onto the stitched shape.

To continue moving through the hop to be even more inspired please click the name after mine.

If you would like to purchase any of the items I used to create my card project with then please use the carousel below.
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Thank you so much for visiting with me today.
If you have any questions please use the comments section below.
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Vintage Leaves -Tabs For Everything - GDP098

Welcome back everyone 😊

#KOCreationscards #Vintageleaves #Smooshing #Cardmaking #Gold #Autumn #Tabsforeverything #Embossing #Enamelshapes #Coffeebreak #Stampinup #GDP098

I am sharing with you all today a new set I have recently purchased called Vintage Leaves.
I fell in love with this set as soon as I saw it in the Annual Catalogue.
The Autumn season has finished here in Australia and we are now in mid Winter.
But Autumn for me means brisk chilly days filled with a riot of colour.
My daughter and I love collecting leaves of all different colours over Autumn during our walks. She glues them to absolutey everything! lol. Me I just keep a couple and put them between the pages of a few heavy books where I keep other special flowers I have been given or found over my lifetime.

I used the Global Design Projects weekly challenge for my inspiration point and started creating.

Here is my card

Celebrate Love

#KOCreationscards #Vintageleaves #Smooshing #Cardmaking #Gold #Autumn #Tabsforeverything #Embossing #Enamelshapes #Coffeebreak #Stampinup #GDP098

My card base is Crumb Cake card stock with a layer of wood grain DSP from the Coffee Break suite.

To create my leaves began by smooshing an A4 sheet of thick Whisper white with Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip and Pumpkin Pie. 

I let it dry and then stamped my leaf images over the top.

#KOCreationscards #Vintageleaves #Smooshing #Cardmaking #Gold #Autumn #Tabsforeverything #Embossing #Enamelshapes #Coffeebreak #Stampinup #GDP098

When the leaves had all been cut I chose three of roughly the same shade and gold embossed over the  already stamped images. As I wanted gold highlights for my card.

I used metallic Gold Thread and wrapped that around the stems of the leaves. I wrapped this also around the DSP twice and coiled it under the leaves. 

The leaves are held in place with glue dots.

For my sentiment I chose to use the Tabs for Everything stamp and punch set. 

#KOCreationscards #Vintageleaves #Smooshing #Cardmaking #Gold #Autumn #Tabsforeverything #Embossing #Enamelshapes #Coffeebreak #Stampinup #GDP098

To finish this card off and carry through the gold just that little bit more I added 5 metallic enamel shapes.
For the inside I added a small die cut leaf with gold thread looped behind and 1 metallic gold shape.

If you would like to purchase any of the items I used to create this card project with today then look no further than the carousel below. It has all items listed and is linked directly to my store.
When ordering on line with me please remember to use the
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For the month of August everyone...Demo's Customers absolutely EVERYONE can pre-order this fabulous set that will be available in the new Holiday Catalogue set to be released in September!

To order your Stamp set, Die set or 

EVEN BETTER 

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Thank you so very much for stopping by my blog today. 

I hope you have enjoyed my creative efforts 😊

If you have any questions please feel free to use the comments section to ask them. 

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Daisy Delight , Lovely Words and Layered Leaves

#KOCreationscards #Daisydelight #Daisies #Embossing #Cardmaking #Masking #CI14 #Flowers #Garden #Nature #Layeredleaves #Detailedfloralthinlits

Welcome back everyone 😊

Yesterday I shared a card created using the fabulously versatile Daisy Delight bundle and using a colour palette from the Colour INKspiration challenge. 

You can see that card HERE

These are the colours that make up the challenge for  #CI14 Love creating? Love Colour and different palletes? Just click the challenge number and ask to join the Facebook Group to be able to take part yourself.

These colours are Smoky Slate, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Sky and Night of Navy.

Here is Today's card.

Lovely

#KOCreationscards #Daisydelight #Daisies #Embossing #Cardmaking #Masking #CI14 #Flowers #Garden #Nature #Layeredleaves #Detailedfloralthinlits

For this gorgeous card creation I started by cutting a rectangle of thick Whisper White using the Detailed Floral Thinlits edge die . 

I sponged Rich Razzleberry on my thick Whisper White card base in the area that I was going to leave a gap.

I LIGHTLY spritzed both of my die cut pieces with water and ran them through the Layered Leaves dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder ( or TIEF for short) As I wanted to deboss the leafy image I made sure I had the card the right way round.

I really like the effect of the debossed leaves behind my daisies.

Do you think that the sponged colour gives this card the illusion of 3D?? 

I punched out 3 daisy images and coloured them by using a dauber and Rich Razzleberry. I then added Night of Navy and Rich Razzleberry card stock using the Blossom Builder punch. 

Another versatile punch and a must have if you enjoy building your own flowers like I do!

I finished my flowers by adding a Faceted Gem to each centre.

The sentiment is from the centre cut out from a Lovely Words diecut and layered in Night of Navy and Smoky Slate to create a shadow effect

The leaves behind the Daisy have been cut using the leaf die from the eclectic layers thinlits in Smoky Slate card stock.

Angled and Open View

#KOCreationscards #Daisydelight #Daisies #Embossing #Cardmaking #Masking #CI14 #Flowers #Garden #Nature #Layeredleaves #Detailedfloralthinlits

For the inside I used the ink and wipe method for the daisy stamp. Firstly inking in Night of Navy, wiping and then inking in Rich Razzleberry. Stamping once turning and without re-inking stamping again.

If you would like to purchase any of the items I used to create this card project with today then look no further than the carousel below. It has all itmes listed and is linked directly to my store.
When ordering on line with me please remember to use the
Hostess Code for August
VSF96XYM
All those who use the code and enter their contact details go into the draw for the 2 monthly prizes that are available. 1 prize is for orders up to $100 and the other prize is for orders $100 and over.

For the month of August everyone...Demo's Customers absolutely EVERYONE can pre-order this fabulous set that will be available in the new Holiday Catalogue set to be released in September!

To order your Stamp set, Die set or 

EVEN BETTER 

save 10% and buy the bundle! 

Then just click HERE

Thank you so very much for stopping by my blog today. 

I hope you have enjoyed my creative efforts 😊

If you have any questions please feel free to suse the comments section to ask them. 

I always reply!

Daisy Delight #CI14

#KOCreationscards #Daisydelight #Daisies #Embossing #Cardmaking #Masking #CI14 #Flowers #Garden #Nature

Welcome back everyone 😊

Today I have been working with a colour palette from Colour INKspiration

 Every fortnight they choose a different Colour challenge for everyone to have try their hand at, You can join the FB group by clicking HERE and asking to join.

Here is this fortnights colours.

 They are Smoky Slate, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Sky and Night of Navy

As just recently the Daisy Delight bundle has become orderable again in Australia! - Jumps for joy lol I adore this bundle, it is perfect for soooo many occasions and is really great value for money.

 If you purchase the Daisy Delight Stamp and Punch set ( 145361) as a bundle then you will save 10% as with all bundles available from Stampin' Up!® 

So,  in honour of being back in stock I chose the Daisy Delight bundle to use for this gorgeous colour palette.

AND

Here is my card.

I actually made two cards. 

But I will share the other card tomorrow  though 😉

Thank You....for your kindness

#KOCreationscards #Daisydelight #Daisies #Embossing #Cardmaking #Masking #CI14 #Flowers #Garden #Nature

For my card base I used thick Whisper White card stock with layers of Night of Navy and Whisper White. 

I made a circle mask using my layering circles framelits and softly sponged Soft Sky and Night of Navy inside.

I then mixed embossing paste with a drop of Smoky Slate ink refill and using the clouds mask from the Pattern Party Decorative Masks. I let the clouds be outside the circle area.

When this was dry I stamped the stem of the daisy in Night of Navy.

I punched the daisy with the Daisy punch and whisper white, then daubed Rich Razzleberry over the centre and ends. I cut this in half and doubled over. Chopping out a couple of petals and arranging them in a falling manner below the main flower.

I added a large faceted gem to the centre.

To finish the front I used the Iridescent sequins from the metallics sequins.

Open and Angled View 

#KOCreationscards #Daisydelight #Daisies #Embossing #Cardmaking #Masking #CI14 #Flowers #Garden #Nature

For the inside I used the ink and wipe method for the daisy stamp. Firstly inking in Night of Navy, wiping and then inking in Rich Razzleberry.


If you would like to purchase any of the items I used to create this card project with today then look no fi=urther than the carousel below. It ahs all itmes listed and is linked directly to my store.
When ordering online with me please remember to use the
Hostess Code for August
VSF96XYM
All those who use the code and enter their contact details go into the draw for the 2 monthly prizes that are available. 1 prize is for orders up to $100 and the other prize is for orders $100 and over.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today and

I hope you enjoyed my creative efforts 😉

Hello - Climbing Orchid - #CI13

Hello again 😊

Half way through the school holidays here and I am still managing to create and blog! 

Achieving - Whoohoo lol

My post today is about sharing some new products with you.

                        

Embossing Paste ($11.50) and the Pattern Party Decorative Masks ($10.00).

These are what I used to create my gorgeous brick background for today's project. 

The embossing paste is the BOMB man! WOW 

Just a little bit goes aloooooong way. 

Just four small tspoons of paste created over 8 backgrounds the same size as below!

So I will be sharing more of these over the next few weeks as I try to use them up hahaha. Shouldn't be too hard, as I just love creating!

I am also entering this project into the Colour Inkspiration #CI13 challenge.

The colours for this challenge are spring inspired. 

They are Sweet Sugarplum, Wild Wasabi, Lemon Lime Twist and Fresh Fig.

You will aslo see where I got my inspiration for my project from after seeing this hehehe..

Hello

#KOCreationscards #climbingorchidbundle #embossing #masking #stampinup #rubberstamping #cardmaking

I was sort of happy with my orchid, but I am going to try to paint them next time instead of stamping. I was hoping for a more blending of colours than what I actually achieved above with stamping on wet watercolour paper and letting the ink bleed. I even covered the orchid in Wink of Stella trying to blend the two colours more hahaha. 

Oh well we live and learn. It's all experimentation, right!?! 

And believe me....I will be back with this card, but maybe a better version lol 

VERY SOON!

OK moving onto the Hows for the background.

To create Backgrounds

You will need - baby wipes, silicone mats, embossing paste, palette knives and ink pads of your choice or re-inkers as well as card stock and painters tape/washi tape.

• Get your tape strips ready. *If using washi tape stick the strips to your clothes or carpet a few times to remove excess stickiness.
• I have a couple of silicone mats (a must if you want to mix more than one colour) so I stamped my colour onto the mats, two colours per mat.
•  Set up your card stock and scratch underlay paper and tape in place, making sure to only tape the edges but at the same time making sure it doesn't slide around. 
• Set your mask up over the top and tape into position.
• I then added a small tspoon of embossing paste to the middle of each colour block. I then mixed them with my palette knives. 
• (For the bricks above I used Fresh Fig and Sweet Sugarplum.) The colours blended together a little when I wiped them on to create this gorgeous brick colour and also gave me light and dark areas.
• Moving quickly spread the embossing paste over the top. You can blend the colours together when spreading to create new colours too. Clean your palette knife before getting a new colour so as to not contaminate your mixes.
• When done remove the mask, clean it and put card stock aside to dry. 
• Repeat steps until paste has been used up.

Open and Angled view

#KOCreationscards #climbingorchidbundle #embossing #masking #stampinup #rubberstamping #cardmaking

After creating my orchid and stems I then built my orchid with dimensionals. I cut a Sassy Heart in vellum and glued this into positon ontop of my brick background. 

 I then glued orchid into place and the stem pieces under and around the orchid.

I added some Rhinsetone Basic Jewels to finish. 

I do hope you have enjoyed my little project today. 

It was one of trials and errors but in the end I managed a not so bad card.

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

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

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

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Thank you so much for visiting with me today. 

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

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#GDP050 | Sketch Challenge

Sneak Peek for the 'Holiday Catalogue'

 HAPPY CHRISTMAS

Did I hear a very loud Groooaan!?! hahahaha....

Yes it will soon be that time of year again....Normally I am one of the most un-organised people for THAT time of year ... I  end up rushing around, trying to fit everything in at the last minute..Not this year  (I hope) 

So to start my early preparations for this year, I decided I would make some Christmas cards ready to send to family & friends.

I found my inspiration for this set of Christmas themed cards from the Global Design Project

Using the cute design sketch below

I only made 3 cards for the set! But, because like any good design sketch, it is adaptive to every conceivable stamp set & ephemera, the possibilities for more are boundless.

 I tried to remain true to the sketch. I kept the greeting to the top left (mostly) and added some detail underneath with an element of focus off to the right.

The Sneak Peek Element

I used a little something on each card from the new 'Holiday Catalogue'

which all customers can order from, on the 1 September 2016

Being a SU demonstrator I was able to pre-order items to help give you all a bit of a sneak peek & some inspiration as to what you can create.

 & I can only show you the front of the catalogue atm though, sorry.

But isn't the cover full of gorgeous ideas!

OK

Here is my first card

#Christmaspines #Flurryofwishes #Fancyfrostsequins #KOCreationscards #Embossing #Seasonalbells #FancyfrostDSP

For my second card I used a stamp set from the catalogue.

I love how this design sketch can be left almost empty and still be full of detail. Those Fancy Frost sequins really helped this card pop that little bit extra.

#Christmaspines #Flurryofwishes #Fancyfrostsequins #KOCreationscards #Embossing #Seasonalbells #FancyfrostDSP

Don't you just love those pine branches and cones, I know I do :-)

And for my 3rd card 

#Christmaspines #Flurryofwishes #Fancyfrostsequins #KOCreationscards #Embossing #Seasonalbells #FancyfrostDSP

I think this one is my fave, but that's probably because it was the last one I made lol.

I do like how the white embossed specialty DSP helps add texture and also becomes a focal interest too.

And a family photo all sitting together hehe :-)

I hope you enjoy these cards as much as I enjoyed creating them x

#Christmaspines #Flurryofwishes #Fancyfrostsequins #KOCreationscards #Embossing #Seasonalbells #FancyfrostDSP

These cards have all been layered using Stampin' Dimensionals between each layer. The Focals were added using a mixture of glue and dimensionals. I used the Copper embossing powder over Cherry Cobbler for the bells and the Silver embossing powder for the snow flakes over Whisper White & Cherry Cobbler. Both Cherry Cobbler & Crumb Cake card stock has been used along with Whisper White Specialty DSP.

Thank you for stopping in and visiting.

Please, call back soon.