Home Decor SU Style Blog Hop

Hello everyone 😊
Welcome to my blog. I am hopping today with a group of Stampin' Up!® Demonstrators from around the world. We are sharing with you our ideas for Home Decor items, all created using Stampin' Up!® products.

I started with the idea of somehow using our gorgeous Copper Tea Tins that are available from our 2018/2019 Annual catalogue (page 14) and went from there.

I wanted to make a gift that could be given for any reason.
It could be a Get Well, New Home, Thinking Of You or a Birthday.

Here is what I came up with.

Tea Room Coasters

#KOCreationscards #StampinUp30 #TeaRoomSuite #HomeDecor #HomeDecorSUStyle #HandMadeGifts #LoveItChopIt #DIY

I have created a set of 6 coasters that fit perfectly inside the stunning Copper Tea Tin.
I made six so that each coaster could be reversible by having the reverse side of the DSP.

I have a few shots of some of the processes I went through to create this gorgeous little gift set.

Firstly I covered my tin.
These stunning little Tea Tins come in a box of 4 and are part of the 'Tea Room' suite (pg14)and are perfect for creating gifts.
You can see from the pictures below that I cut a strip of the 12 x 12 'Tea Room' DSP at 3-⅛" (8cm) . I applied TomBow glue to the reverse side and glued it to the copper Tea Tin one side at a time.

#KOCreationscards #StampinUp30 #TeaRoomSuite #HomeDecor #HomeDecorSUStyle #HandMadeGifts #LoveItChopIt #DIY

After I finished covering the tin, I created a label using the 'Stitched All Around' framelits and a flower stamped in 'Crushed Curry' from the 'Botanical Bliss' stamp set. I stamped the sentiment in versamark and heat embossed it with Copper embossing powder (refer pictures below) I held the label in place with dimensionals and tied 'Silver and Petal Pink Bakers Twine' from one side of the label, around the tin to the other side of the label.

#KOCreationscards #StampinUp30 #TeaRoomSuite #HomeDecor #HomeDecorSUStyle #HandMadeGifts #LoveItChopIt #DIY

Once the tin was completed I moved on to creating my coasters. This took a little more work than expected, basically because my jigsaw cutting was...well to put it bluntly CRAP! 

I had been to my local hardware store only last week and picked up some MDF packing board (for free). And purchased a new jigsaw at the same time. Now I haven't actually used a jigsaw since High School Wood/Metal shop class 😱

How hard could it be....right!

HAHAHA It turns out that it's quite difficult.  Keeping the darn thing in a straight line was near to impossible to start with. So, loads of sanding had to be done just to smooth the bumpy edges off the first couple of coaster bases.

#KOCreationscards #StampinUp30 #TeaRoomSuite #HomeDecor #HomeDecorSUStyle #HandMadeGifts #LoveItChopIt #DIY

When I had cut and sanded all 6 coasters, I applied the 'Tea Room' Specialty DSP. My coaster bases are 3.5" x 3.5" (8.8cm x 8.8cm) The DSP was cut ⅛" (3mm) larger there were 12 DSP pieces. To adhere the paper to the bases, I painted TomBow glue all over the MDF and placed my pre-cut DSP pieces over the top. When the glue had dried, I sanded the excess paper away from the edges. I then coated side edges of the MDF with Versamark Ink and Copper Embossing Powder. Once heated it gives a sweet copper finish to the coasters edges that matches the tin beautifully.

#KOCreationscards #StampinUp30 #TeaRoomSuite #HomeDecor #HomeDecorSUStyle #HandMadeGifts #LoveItChopIt #DIY

I needed to make the coasters water resistant so, I sprayed a Krylon Acrylic sealer over them. Around 10 layers was applied. I left it to dry and then did the same to the reverse side. This means that the coasters can now be wiped with a wet/damp cloth to be kept clean.

You could store the coasters in this cute tin or fill the tin up with tea bags/leaves and and be prepared for a cuppa anytime with family and friends, all while keeping your table/bench tops drip/cup mark free 😂

I do hope you have enjoyed my little home decor gift idea. There are plenty more ideas to be seen just by following the hop list below.

To continue moving through this wonderful hop please click the name directly after mine from the list below.

When shopping with me for the month of June please use the hostess code below.

 UBYDSWHR

The carousel below has listed all of the items used for my projects above.

As an added bonus you get Free with any product purchase over $50 during the month of June using the 'Sea Of Textures' and 'Abstract Impressions' Bundles.

Free with product purchase of:  $50 Au

Or

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

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

This is TUTORIAL available for purchase world wide.

Thank you so very much for visiting today. I you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask in the comments section below.

I always respond to questions 😊

Crazy Crafters Blog Hop with special guest Jessica Taylor

Hello 😊

Myself and the Crazy Crafters team are hopping today with special guest, the fabulous Jessica Taylor

We are all using Jessica's work as inspiration today and sharing with you what project inspired our own and the project we created using that inspiration.

Below you will find the cards that inspired my project.

What inspired me with Jessica's cards was the use of the DSP.
The spotlight technique is a tried and true technique that creates a stunning effect

Here are my projects

Happy Birthday

#KOCreationsCards #ShareWhatYouLoveBundle #GottaHaveItAll #StampinUp30 #Birthdaycards #SpotlightTechnique #Cardmaking #PaperCraft #Loveitchopit

I used a little piece of the STUNNING DSP from the 'Share What You Love' ~ 'Gotta Have It All' bundle that is currently available to customers as an early release.

The Gotta Have It All Bundle is a fabulous bargain! It has 3 FREE ITEMS plus a LIMITED EDITION stamp set that has the 'Statement Of The Heart'. Come June you won't get 3 free items nor the limited edition stamp set. You will have to purchase the suite seperately 😲
So get in quick and grab your bundle today

I made another card using the other strip of DSP that I had already cut. I changed the spotlight shape and added a little of the velvet ribbon underneath.

#KOCreationsCards #ShareWhatYouLoveBundle #GottaHaveItAll #StampinUp30 #Birthdaycards #SpotlightTechnique #Cardmaking #PaperCraft #Loveitchopit

I used the Leaf Punch with Old Olive card stock to pop behind the fussy cut flower image.

To continue moving through the hop please click the name directly after mine from the list below.

Thank you so very much for visiting me today 😊

Did you know that if you were considering joining Stampin' Up!® right now that you can have the Gotta Have It All bundle as your starter kit!! OMG
AND you will still have about $12 AU to spend.

That is an amazing saving, as you pay 

$169.00 FOR A BUNDLE THAT IS RETAILING AT $222.75. You get the 3 FREE items and you will still have money to spend!

JOIN MY TEAM TODAY

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and make that bundle YOURS 😉

When shopping with me for the month of MAY please use the hostess code below.

 S3CN7DWF

The carousel below has all of the Share What You Love bundles listed.

Just by shopping with me for the MONTH OF MAY ONLY you will go into the draw to win this gorgeous Home Decor and matching Thank You card.

#KOCreationsCards #ShareWhatYouLove #HomeDecor #Winthisjustforshoppingwithme

http://bit.ly/ShopwithKOCreationscards

As an added bonus you get Free with any product purchase over $50 during the month of May this fabulous tutorial bundle using CARRY OVER products.
(Carry Over products are items that carry from one current catalogue to the next)

Free with product purchase of:  $50 AU 

Or 

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

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

This is TUTORIAL available for purchase world wide.

Thank you so very much for visiting today. I you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask in the comments section below.

I always respond to questions 😊

Crazy Crafters blog hop with special guest Cathy Caines

Hello everyone and welcome.

I am participating in a blog hop as part of the Crazy Crafters. 

Our special guest today is super talented Cathy Caines of In The Cat Cave

We have all chosen a project of Cathy's to CASE and are sharing everything with you today.

You are currently here with Kim Oliver - KOCreations Cards. I have a complete list of hop participants closer to the end of this post.

Here is the project I have chosen to CASE

I love that this design is simple and uses up some lovely DSP.

I tend to hoard my DSP so this is one of the reasons for choosing this design.

Here is my project.

Birthday Foils

#kocreationscards #springtimefoils #2018saleabration #2018occasions #stampinblends #loveitchopit #cardmaking #papercraft #stampinup #simplecards

As you can see it is rather a simple layout.

My card base is Crumb Cake with a layer of the Springtime Foils Designer Series Paper (copper foil accents).  I fussy cut a small flower from another sheet of the DSP, coloured it and adhered it to a medium stitched circle cut from Crumb Cake card stock. I scrunched up a length of copper thread under the circle and adhered all to my card front.

I added a copper heat embossed sentiment to the focal to finish.

Voila a pretty and super easy card.

 Angled View

#kocreationscards #springtimefoils #2018saleabration #2018occasions #stampinblends #loveitchopit #cardmaking #papercraft #stampinup #simplecards

I do hope you have enjoyed my simple but pretty project today.

To continue moving through this wonderful hop please click the name directly after mine.

Only 6 days left of SALE-A-BRATION

Did you know that just by purchasing the items I used to create this card -
Crumb Cake card stock, Stitched Shapes, Copper Metallic thread, Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends and dimensionals that you can get the Springtime Foils DSP for FREE during Sale-A-Bration!
Sale-A-Bration closes 31st March 2018.


All items are listed for your convenience in the carousel below.

When shopping with me for the month of March please use the hostess code below.

 EA6AHBAH

As an added bonus you get Free with any product purchase of $50 during the month of MARCH this fabulous tutorial bundle using the Myths and Magic suite PLUS the True Gentleman suite.

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 'MARCH' for my reference. 
I will then email you the complete tutorial bundle within 48hrs

This is available for purchase world wide.

Thank you so very much for visiting today. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask in the comments section below.

I appreciate all comments .

I will always respond to a question 😊

Crazy Crafters Annual Catalogue Sneak Peek - Colour Theory

Welcome back to my blog 😊
I am so happy to see you once again!

Today I am participating in a blog hop with the Crazy Crafters.
We are all showcasing new products from the new 2017-2018 annual Stampin' Up! Catalogue...
Not long to go now - only 3 days!!!
And we can all get out hands on more of these stunning items!
You are currently here with me Kim Oliver, I have a list of all other participants towards the end of my blog to enable you to keep seeing more wonderfully crafty ideas.

Today I am sharing with you a project I have made using the gorgeous Colour Theory Designer Series Paper stack.
 This card design is another one for #Loveitchopit! And I am planning a class around these papers and the Daisy suite 😍
I now have 2 of my samples ready to show my class come Monday morning.

AND
Here it is!

You Look Gorgeous Daisy!

#KOCreationscards #Daisydelights #Colortheory #stitchedshapes #Gerberadaisy #Loveitchopit #Cardclass

For my card today I have chosen to work with a couple of new in colours for 2017-2019.

 Berry Burst from the wonderful NEW 6 x 6 Color Theory Designer Series Paper stack..

I have paired that with the stunningly delicious Lemon Lime Twist which is the second NEW in colour.

Front View

#KOCreationscards #Daisydelights #Colortheory #stitchedshapes #Gerberadaisy #Loveitchopit #Cardclass

Items Used

1. The NEW 'Colour Theory' DSP (144194) This comes in four glorious colours blended with Whisper White. Those colours are Berry Burst (which I have used for my card), Old Olive, Crushed Curry and Dapper Denim.
2. NEW Fresh Florals DSP (144131)
3. NEW Daisy Delight stamp set (143669)
4. NEW Daisy Delight punch (143713) I am LOVING this!!
5. My card base is Thick Whisper White card stoc(140490) folded in half and cut at 10.5cm.
6. NEW Berry Burst Ink pad (144083)
7. NEW Lemon Lime Twist Ink pad (14086)
8. NEW Glitter Enamel Dots (144200)
9. Sponge Daubers (133773)
10. NEW Lemon Lime Twist Finely Woven Ribbon (144135)

Angled and Inside View 

#KOCreationscards #Daisydelights #Colortheory #stitchedshapes #Gerberadaisy #Loveitchopit #Cardclass

METHOD

To make my card front using crackled DSP, I first glued thick Whisper White to the back of it. 

I then trimmed it to size. I used my Stitched Shapes Framleits to cut out my side focal window onto the edge, but making sure I had the Whisper White side facing up. 

This way the stitches were visible on the white side where needed 😉

I then nested a layering Oval with the Stiched shape oval and cut a Berry Burst frame for my focal area. I glued this into place and then trimmed off the excess.

I punched two daisies using thick whisper white. I then daubed my colour onto the flowers. I have made a little video showing the flower colouring technique HERE

I stamped the leaves onto the white side of the oval in Lemon Lime Twist and added my daisy.

I adhered my card front onto the card base using dimensionals. 

I then glued the oval stamped images and the flower into place straight onto the card base.

 Please click the next name after mine to see more wonderful projects made using the new 2017-2018 catalogue products

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today and I do hope I inspired you just a little bit and perhaps made you want to add something you just MUST have to your wish list 😊

I know my wish list is growing lol

If you live in Australia and are after great products then shop with me...You can shop with me by using the 'Shop With Me' trolley, above and right.

Have a wonderful day x

ESAD 2017/18 Annual Catalogue Sneak Peek Blog Hop

Welcome back to KO Creations Cards 😊

So lovely of you to join me again.

Today I am part of the ESAD blog hop and we are all showcasing items from the NEW 2017-2018 CATALOGUE..
Only 4 more days til we can order woohoo...Are you as excited as I am? My wish list just keeps growing 😄

You are currently here with Kim Oliver.
I have a list of all other particpants towards the end of my blog.





Here is my card

You Make Me Smile

#KOCreationscards #Colourfulseasonsbundle #Loveitchopit #Youmakemesmile #Stampinup #Rubberstamping #Malecards

I have chosen to showcase the Colourful Seasons Bundle along with the new Wood Textures Designer Series Paper. 

My card could be used for either gender and almost any occassion. It's a great #Loveitchopit design too.

All elements for this card has been created using the Wood Textures paper stack. 

 Even the die cut chair is from the paper stack, it's the peeling paint wood grain paper.

The sentiment has been heat embossed using white Stampin' Emboss Powder

Angled and Side View 

#KOCreationscards #Colourfulseasonsbundle #Loveitchopit #Youmakemesmile #Stampinup #Rubberstamping #Malecards

Items Used

1. A4 Early Esspresso card stock (108599)
2. A4 Thick Whisper White card stock (140490)
3. NEW 6 x 6 Wood Textures DSPS (144177)
4. NEW Colourful Seasons BUNDLE (145348)
5. Stampin' Emboss Powder White (109132)
6. Stampin' Emboss Powder Gold (109129)

Please click the next button to keep moving through the hop. Thank you for visiting. Next up we have Peta Stephen

Blog Hop Participants:

1. Nicole Wilson

2. Lou Kitzelman

3. Kelly Kent

4. Libby Dyson

5. Rachael Lewsley

6. Josie Dean

7. Megan Lenske

8. Cheryl Algie

9. Leonie Schroder

10. Kristel Rimmer

11. Jenny Hayward

12. Carly Middleton

13. Rosalie Desmond

14. Tanya Bell

15. Renee Lynch

16. Violette De La Croix  

17. Sharon Dalton  

18. Kim Oliver

19. Peta Stephen

20. Sandra Mastello

21. Courtenay Heuston

22. Monique Fielder  

23. Cathy Pinchbeck

24. Richelle Fletcher

25. Maree McIntosh
26. Rebecca Jacovou

I hope you have enjoyed my project today.
I have just a little information below for you if you are interested 😉

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 plus co-ordinating supplies..

JUNE IS the 'Delightful Daisy' Suite

Order JUNES Delightful Daisy Box now

 ORDER

You MUST reside in Australia to order these Craft Boxes 

When Ordering please state your preferred payment method of PayPal or Direct deposit

AND whether you would like a monthly box subscription

To be updated on what will be coming up each month you can subscribe for a monthly newsletter

CRAFT BOX NEWSLETTER 

and be the first to find out what the next CRAFT BOX will contain 

PLUS 

You will have the option to be the first to purchase one of the limited number of Craft Boxes available.

*OFFER FOR AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS ONLY!

Don't forget the MAY Hostess Code if purchasing from my online store.

33EJUTN4

 Thank you so much for visiting. 

Have a wonderful day and 

HAPPY CRAFTING 

Celebrate You - #GDP088

Welcome back to KOCreations Cards 😊

I do love your visits!

#KOCreationscards #CAS #Cleanandsimple #Daisydelight ##GDP088 #Woodtextures #Loveitchopit #Stampinup

Today I have created a sweet CAS card for the Global Design Challenge of CASE the designer Shawn De Oliviera  #GDP088

Here is Shawn's card

AND

Here is my card

Celebrate You

#KOCreationscards #CAS #Cleanandsimple #Daisydelight ##GDP088 #Woodtextures #Loveitchopit #Stampinup

I am working on perfecting CAS as it doesn't come naturally to me at all.

I chose to work with similar colours to Shawn's card and kept a floral theme too.

I used the Daisy Delight punch to create the daisy on my card, and coloured it using 2 NEW incolours Powder Pink ink pad  and Lemon Lime Twist card stock.

Only 8 more days until the new 21017-2018 catalogue!!!

Whoot Whoot, I am a little bit excited..hahahaa

Angled and Inside View

#KOCreationscards #CAS #Cleanandsimple #Daisydelight ##GDP088 #Woodtextures #Loveitchopit #Stampinup

Items Used

1. A4 Powder Pink carsd stock (144251)
2. A4 Lemon Lime Twist card stock (144250)
3. Lemon Lime Twist ink pad 144086)
4. Powder Pink ink pad (144084)
5. Faceted Gems in GOLD (144141)
6. 6 x 6 'Wood Textures' Designer Series Paper Stack (DSPS) (144177)

Thank you so very much for visiting my blog today.

 I do hope you have enjoyed it and found some inspiration too.

Below is just a little information for ou if you are interested 😉

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

Order JUNES Delightful Daisy Box now

 ORDER

You MUST reside in Australia to order these Craft Boxes 

When Ordering please state your preferred payment method of PayPal or Direct deposit

AND whether you would like a monthly box subscription

To be updated on what will be coming up each month you can subscribe for a monthly newsletter

CRAFT BOX NEWSLETTER 

and be the first to find out what the next CRAFT BOX will contain 

PLUS 

You will have the option to be the first to purchase one of the limited number of Craft Boxes available.

*OFFER FOR AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS ONLY!

Don't forget the MAY Hostess Code if purchasing from my online store.

33EJUTN4

You can find my online store

HERE

 Thank you so much for visiting today 

Have a wonderful day and 

HAPPY CRAFTING 

Aim For Alaska Blog Hop - Catalogue Sneak peek

Hello everyone and welcome once again to KOCreations Cards 😊 

Today I am taking part in a special group blog hop - The 'Aim for Alaska' blog hop. 

This is a Face Book training group for Stampin' Up!® demonstrators that is available through Kylie Bertucci to help you achieve your goals of the incentive trip and more...

What is that saying "Reach for ther stars!" Well I am reaching and aiming high! It might take me a few years but I am determined to achieve this one day!

To help us Kylie invites prominent and succesful SU demonstrators to talk about their experiences and share what has worked/not worked for them. This is one of the things that I most enjoy, learning from those that have been there and seen what works and also what doesn't. We get to learn from their experience PLUS they are willing to share the information!

 If you want to join this group please use this link SIGN ME UP FOR AIM FOR ALASKA TRAINING GROUP

I have a list of other blog hop particopants closer to the end of my blog.
You are currently here with me Kim Oliver (Australia)

Okay enough chit chat 😆 on to the reason for the blog hop. 

The new 2017-2018 catalogue release and some of the gorgeous products soon to be released!!!

Here is my project!

Cottage Garden

#KOCreationscards #daisydelight #colortheory #sticthedshapesframelits #minichevronribbon #stampinup #Loveitchopit

I think this card would be perfect card for a class....Hmmm gives me an idea lol. 

Plus it's awesome for #Loveitchopit too! 

If you love your paper, chop it and use it! 

Create something beautiful with it 😍

Items Used

1. The new 'Colour Theory' DSP (144194) This comes in four glorious colours blended with Whisper White. Those colours are Berry Burst, Old Olive (which I have used for my card), Crushed Curry and Dapper Denim.
2. I have also used the new Daisy Delight stamp set (143669) I am LOVING this!!
3. My card base is Old Olive  card stock (106576) folded in half and cut at 10.5cm.
4. I have used another NEW PRODUCT the Mini Chevron ribbon in co-ordinating Old Olive (144196)

On a side note, I am currently playing with a new watermark (above) compared to the old one (below) I would love some feedback if you can spare some time...TIA

#KOCreationscards #daisydelight #colortheory #sticthedshapesframelits #minichevronribbon #stampinup #Loveitchopit

METHOD

For my card front using crackled DSP, I first glued thick Whisper White to the back of it. I then trimmed it to size. I used my Stitched Shapes Framleits to cut out my focal window, but making sure I had the Whisper White face up. This way the stitches are visible and help to frame my stamped images.

I then nested a layering Oval with the Stiched shape oval and cut a Old Olive frame for my focal area.

I stamped my images onto the whisper white side. 

I placed my ribbon onto the card front and I adhered it all onto the card base using dimensionals. 

I then glued the stamped images into place straight onto the card base..

 Angled and Inside View

#KOCreationscards #daisydelight #colortheory #sticthedshapesframelits #minichevronribbon #stampinup #Loveitchopit

Please keep moving through the hop by clicking the name after mine (Kim Oliver)

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today and I do hope I inspired you just a little bit and perhaps made you add something you just MUST have to your wish list 😊

I know my wish list is growing lol 

If you live in Australia and are after great products then shop with me...You can shop with me by using the 'Shop With Me' trolley, above and right.

If you have any questions or would like to let me know which water mark you prefer. 

Please use comments below.

Have a wonderful day xx