Stampin Dreams Blog Hop - Black & White + 1

Welcome back everyone 😊 

Today I am part of the monthly Stampin' Dreams Blog Hop. 
This month's theme is 'Black and White plus 1'. 

#KOCreationscards #Stampinblends #Alcoholmarkers #Cardmaking #Rubberstamping #Blackandwhiteplusone #Gracefulgarden

You are currently visiting Kim Oliver from Australia. 

I hope you enjoy my project.

I chose to use a BRAND NEW product that is yet to be released to the public!
I really and truly can't wait for these to be released to everyone!!!



Stampin' Up! has created a range of Alcohol markers called *Stampin' Blends!!

We demonstrators got to pre-order these pens, so we can learn how to use them for the time when they are available to you, our customers. 

THEY WILL BECOME AVAILABLE TO YOU FROM THE 1ST OF NOVEMBER!!
OMG!! 
 I am so excited about this news!

 I know you are going to go WILD for them!
They are the just the BOMB!! 😍


Here is my card created using these fantastic and AMAYYZZIIING new Alcohol Blends.

For You

#KOCreationscards #Stampinblends #Alcoholmarkers #Cardmaking #Rubberstamping #Blackandwhiteplusone #Gracefulgarden

Aren't the colours just so vibrant!!!

I used one pen only for this effect, plus the colour lifter to create the highlighted areas!
Each available colour comes in two shades,Cherry Cobbler for instance, has a light and a dark shade. I used the Light shade of Cherry Cobbler only and then went over areas I wanted a bit darker. I used the Lifter pen to take colour away to create my highlights. Its that simple!
The lifter also lifts away colour if you accidentally go outside the lines too
HOW AWESOME IS THAT!

Front View

#KOCreationscards #Stampinblends #Alcoholmarkers #Cardmaking #Rubberstamping #Blackandwhiteplusone #Gracefulgarden

The stamp set I used for these simple and CAS card is called Graceful Garden. 
I simply adore the roses in this set.


I hope the project you've seen here on my blog today has inspired and brightened your day. 
You are currently visiting Kim Oliver. 
Please see the list below and hop through all of the people on the list to see all our projects. 







You can purchase this stamp set and the black I used, plus the card stock and black ink below, just by clicking the item you desire.
PLEASE NOTE *The Alcohol Stampin' Blend pens are not yet available to purchase.

Thank you so very much for visiting with me today.

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

I always reply 😉

Stamping Sunday Blog Hop - Tabs For Everything

Welcome to  the Stampin Sunday blog hop, Every month on the first Sunday we all get together and showcase an item from the current catalogues. It could be a stamp set, a bundle or a whole suite!
 

#KOCreationscards #Tabsforeverything #Gracefulgarden #Sheetmusic #Vintage #Roses #Garden #Cardmaking #Stampinup

Today we are using the versatile Tabs For Everything stamp and punch set. This set is currently available in a bundle. I love bundles, they are awesome because you get to save 10% percent on the total purchase price when you purchase these items as a bundle.

You can purchase your bundle HERE

Tabs For Everything bundle.

I combined this fabulous and versatile bundle with the Sheet Music background stamp and the Graceful Garden stamp set to create a little gift set with.
 I created a card and matching Pillow box

I have also added this set to Kylie Burtuccis International Highlights with the theme Teachers Gifts. Votng for this goes LIVE from the 16th August at 8am.
You can vote for my project my by clicking on the button below, My Project is number 11. Just click the little heart in the top right corner to vote.

Love Tabs Gift Set

#KOCreationscards #Tabsforeverything #Gracefulgarden #Sheetmusic #Vintage #Roses #Garden #Cardmaking #Stampinup

My card base is thick Whisper White card stock with a layer of Chocolate Chip card stock.
I stamped my Sheet Music onto normal whisper white using the stamping off technique.
This gave me a faded and patchy look which lent itself more to the vintage feel I was after.

Using the stamp-a-ma-jig so I could stamp 2 colours on the same stamp I stamped my rose in Rich Razzleberry first cleaning off any excess colour from the leaf area before stamping. I then cleaned my stamp and inked it in Lemon Lime Twist again wiping of any excess only this time from the petals.
Once completely stamped I water coloured the whole flower, stem and leaves. Blending Rich Razzleberry, Lemon Lime Twist Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight. I added clear Wink of Stella around the highlights of the rose plus 3 clear Perfect Accents..I made them clear by removing the white backing!
When all of the colour was dry I stamped the rose outline again in Rich Razzleberry to redefine the image and then fussy cut it out.

Pillow Box

Basic Directions.

You can down load a free template for 3 different size pillow boxes HERE
I decorated my pillow box to match my card. I used the same elements from the card just on a smaller scale.

Open and Angled View of Card Only

#KOCreationscards #Tabsforeverything #Gracefulgarden #Sheetmusic #Vintage #Roses #Garden #Cardmaking #Stampinup

I have also added this gift set to the Global Design Project challenge this week #GDP099 with the theme of Wedding/Anniversary, this gift set fitted their theme to perfection!

The layers beneath the rose are wide black dotted white Washi Tape, Linen Thread, Black Mini Sequins and a doily cut in half. I placed the rose on top mounted on Mini Dimensionals.

I used the Tabs For Everything as a means to attach my sentiment and placed it beside the rose with multipurpose glue.

 For the inside of my card I simply stamped the smaller rose and quickly gave it a colour wash to match the front.

Please click on the next name after mine to continue through the hop.

If you would like to purchase any of the items I used to create these projects with then please 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
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