Home decor SU style - Scrap DSP use

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.

Today I have decided to share an idea for using up small bits of Designer Series Paper. And it's not a better time to do so! With the buy 3 get 1 free happening right now with Stampin' Up!® for the month of JULY.

More info further down this post.

Here is what I have created.

Decorative Fridge Magnets.

#KOCreationsCards #Buy3get1free #JulyPromo #StampinUp30 #DIY #HomeDecorSUStyle #FridgeMagnets #PaperCraft #DesignerSeriesPaper

What do you think?

Yes I know the sloth is upside down lol.

The reason these came about is because I had been creating for another blog hop (ESAD a few days ago) and had these little bits laying around on my desk. I hate throwing anything away if I can help it.
I kept thinking about how I could use these pretty strips and make something just a little different too.
I started going through my bits and bobs containers and I found these ~ Cabochon domes. They had been given to me (my sister is a jeweller) They got me to thinking...I have made these into necklaces before using DSP, but .... this time I needed something for the home. I kept digging and found the Adhesive Magnetic Sheet scraps from when I had put my thinlits inside my stamp cases. 

And from there the small niggle became a full blown idea, which began to turn into a planwith the plan then becoming finished magnets! 

In all honesty I could have kept going and made loads more.

Something I am now seriously considering doing for an upcoming State Demo Crafting get together next month in Tassie. Do you think they would love these as a swap??

Please let me know what you think. of this idea.

1 set of 3 using 'Natures Poem' DSP

#KOCreationsCards #Buy3get1free #JulyPromo #StampinUp30 #DIY #HomeDecorSUStyle #FridgeMagnets #PaperCraft #DesignerSeriesPaper

 Here are the steps to create these beautiful Fridge Magnets.

• Get your supplies together - Clear Cabochon Domes, Scrap pieces of DSP, Adhesive Magnetic Sheets or scraps of them ~these can be purchased at any craft store..
• Use a scrap piece of DSP trace the shape of the cabochon on it and cut it out. 
• Glue to the cabochon using the fine-tip glue pen, so that the pattern is facing the top of the dome. 
• Leave to dry for a minute and then trace the Cabochon shape onto the back of the Magnetic sticky sheet covering. 
• Cut it out with scissors and adhere to the back of the cabochon. 

 Voila, you have created your very own magnet set. 

1 set of 3 using 'Tropical Escape' DSP

#KOCreationsCards #Buy3get1free #JulyPromo #StampinUp30 #DIY #HomeDecorSUStyle #FridgeMagnets #PaperCraft #DesignerSeriesPaper

AND

1 set of 6 using the 'Animal Expidition' DSP 

#KOCreationsCards #Buy3get1free #JulyPromo #StampinUp30 #DIY #HomeDecorSUStyle #FridgeMagnets #PaperCraft #DesignerSeriesPaper

I am one of those people that has their children's art works and quite a few school notes stuck all over the fridge with magnets. 

Quite often I will also grab the odd magnet from the $2 shop too, if I see one I like. That's probably one of the reasons I liked creating these so much 😂😂😂

Well I do hope that you have enjoyed this idea, I was pretty excited creating them.

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

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Now as mentioned earlier during JULY you can purchase 3 packs of DSP and get 1 pack FREE!

 HERE IS THE LIST OF WHAT IS AVAILABLE ALONG WITH THEIR CORRESPONDING CODES.

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

As an added bonus you get Free with any product purchase over $50 during the month of July using the 'Stitched All Around' and 'Tropical Chic' Bundles.

Free with product purchase of:  $50 Au

Or

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

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I always respond to questions 😊

Stampin Sunday Blog Hop - Stitched All Around.

Hello everyone 😊

and

Welcome to the Stamping Sunday Blog Hop (Second Sunday) hosted by Sara Levin.

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

Today the Design Team are creating with the new suite 'Stitched All Around' bundle

This is also what I used to create with as part of this months 'Tutorial Bundle' available further down this post.

I have created 3 different card projects today.

Here are my projects.

Enjoy Your Special Day

#KOCreationsCards #StitchedAllAround #StampingSunday #CardMaking #PaperCraft #RubberStamping #Giftideas

I created my own DSP for this card by repeat stamping the rose from 'Healing Hugs' stamp set. The gorgeous focal rose has been stamped 3 times then fussy cut along the petal layer lines then layered together using dimensionals. I felt that doing this added even more depth and life to an already gorgeous image.

The sentiment and label are from the 'Stitched All Around' bundle.

For my next project I decided I would create a card just using nothing but the Stitched All Around bundle itself. 

It was quite a challenge, as for me the 'Stitched All Around' bundle is one that I naturally would use as an accessory set. Just like I used for the first card above.

Here it is.

Oh Darling You Are Fabulous

#KOCreationsCards #StitchedAllAround #StampingSunday #CardMaking #PaperCraft #RubberStamping #Giftideas

I used a technique for this card called repeat stamping, but I added some more interest by using another technique called 'Shadowing'. This gave the sentiment some Oomph. I layered a few of the stitched labels together to create a focal area and tied it all together with some 'Blackberry Bliss' twine. This colour works with the Rich Razzleberry cardstock as I inked the cardstock in 'Rich Razzleberry' for the sentiment shadow, which made it look very Blackberry Bliss like.

Here is the colour combo for the layers on card above .

For my final card I needed to use up some of the DSP I had left over from my first, so I fussy cut out a rose and leaves from what I had left and used another part of the 'Stitched All Around' bundle, the straight faux stitching lines. I cut the Whisper White card stock on an angle before adding the cross stitch edge. I glued this over a piece of  'Natures Poem' DSP that had complimenting colours to my rose image. The 'Lovely' sentiment has been stamped in Grapefruit Grove.

Lovely

#KOCreationsCards #StitchedAllAround #StampingSunday #CardMaking #PaperCraft #RubberStamping #Giftideas

Here is the colour combo I used for my above card plus my very first card today.

 I am loving using unusual colours together atm.
Makes me think outside my comfort zone. 

Thank you for joining me today. I do hope you have enjoyed my projects using the 'Stitched All Around' bundle.

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

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

 CK6EDWBD

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

As an added bonus you get Free with any product purchase over $50 during the month of July using the 'Stitched All Around' and 'Tropical Chic' Bundles.

Free with product purchase of:  $50 Au

Or

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

Please add a note with your payment with the word 'JULY' 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 Linda Cullen

Hello everyone 😊

Welcome to another Crazy Crafter's blog hop.
You are currently here with Kim Oliver - KOCreations Cards

Our special guest this round is Linda Cullen of Crafty Stampin'
Linda thank you for joining us and inspiring us all with your beautiful creations.



Here is my card project for today's hop.

Be Your Wonderful Self.

#KOCreationsCards #PostcardPals #RepeatStamping #StampinUp30 #Techniques #Workshop #PaperCraft #CardMaking #RubberStamping

I chose to showcase a super cute image from the Postcard Pals stamp set along with a couple of simple techniques - Repeat Stamping and Fussy Cutting.

Quite an effect from the repeat stamping don't you agree?

I simply adore how the coloured Pelican really pops off the page and sells that sentiment
 'Be Your Wonderful self'.

Here is the basic colour scheme I chose to use for my card..

Cherry Cobbler

Daffodil Delight

Smoky Slate

Sahara Sand

Pumpkin Pie

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

Please remeber to use the Host code for the month of JULY when shopping with me.

 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 😊

Enjoy The Little Things In Life Blog Hop ~ 3D Project

Welcome to this months Enjoy The Little Things In Life video blog hop.

We are sharing with you some 3D Projects created using New Products from the New Annual Catalogue. 

You are currently here with Kim Oliver ~ KOCreations Cards. You have reached my page from Kelly Kent's of My Paper Craft Journey Kelly is the Video Blog Hop crew's special guest for the month of June.. I do hope that you enjoyed Kelly's project. I simply adored the unique use of puzzle die. It looks amazing inlaid/recessed like that doesn't it!
I have a list of hop participants closer to the end of this post.

I have created a Night Light Gift Box using part of the Little Twinkle suite found of page 83 of the Annual Catalogue.

                              

Here is my Night Light Box

#KOCreationsCards #DIY #BabyGifts #NewBaby #DIYNightLight #LittleTwinkle #StampinUp30 #BabyBoy #DIYGiftIdeas #3Dcraft #Papercraft #LightBox

This adorable Night Light can be used as a gift box for new baby or on it's own as a gift.

I have some measurements written on the template design for you below.

Along with these templates for your DSP you will need 5 x 3-15/16" x 3-15/16 (10cm x 10cm) squares of 'Silver Foil Sheet' plus 1 square the same size of  'Silver Glimmer Paper'. You will also need 1 x Silver Foil Sheet at 4"x 4" (10.2cm x 10.2cm) square (for underside of lid)

*Please  note that the templates pictured are showing the reverse side (sorry about that)


Here is the Video showing the creating process.
The video WAS nearly an hour long, but I managed to edit is down to 33 minutes for you.

Little Twinkle Night Light Box

Thank you for visiting today.
      
I do hope you have enjoyed this video and my design.
There are more wonderful 3D ideas with accompanying videos to be seen just by following the links below.

To continue moving through the 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 😊

Enjoy The Little Things In Life Video Blog Hop - Fave Retiring Products

Welcome to this months Enjoy The Little Things In Life video blog hop.
We are sharing with you some of our favourite retiring items and hopefully giving you some inspiration to use your own stashed products as well.
 This month we have a special guest hopping with us, Jenny Hall.

Thank you very much Jenny for joining us this month, it's an honour to have you.

You are currently here with Kim Oliver ~ KOCreations Cards.

For my projects I have chosen to create with the retiring twin set stamp set called 'You've Got This'. I simply adore the elegant font and the gorgeous flower.

I am also using some of the retiring colours

#KOCreationscards #RetiredProducts #Youvegotthis #ResistEmbossing #Techniques #CardMaking #PaperCraft #StampinUp30 #Flowers #Nature #Gardens

The items I have used are only available until the 31st May, so be quick!

 Most of you who regularly read my blog know that Stampin' Up!® are having a colour revamp with the release of the Annual Catalogue.
Come June 1st Stampin' Up!® are introducing 10 NEW COLOURS as well as bringing back 3 COLOURS ~ PLUS the New In Colors.
In order for this to occur Stampin' Up!® are removing 13 colours plus the retiring In Colors.


 Here are my projects

You've Got This

#KOCreationscards #RetiredProducts #Youvegotthis #ResistEmbossing #Techniques #CardMaking #PaperCraft #StampinUp30 #Flowers #Nature #Gardens

The video sharing how I created the cards

I decided I would give 'voice over' a try for this video, so I could fast forward some as the video would have been nearly 35 minutes long  😱

Good Things

#KOCreationscards #RetiredProducts #Youvegotthis #ResistEmbossing #Techniques #CardMaking #PaperCraft #StampinUp30 #Flowers #Nature #Gardens

So what do you think?
Why not give resist embossing a go yourself and see what you can create.

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

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

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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.

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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 😊

Colour INKspiration #CI34 - Eclectic Congratulations

Hello and welcome to this fortnights Colour INKspiration challenge #CI34  😊 

#KOCreationsCards #OhSoEclecticbundle #CI34 #ColourINKspirationcrew #Congratulationscards #Wedding #Engagement #Love #PaperCraft #Cardmaking #StampinUp30

Colour INKspiration is a facebook group dedicated to inspiring us to create and share with the fortnightly gorgeous colour palettes chosen by the Design Team.

If you love creating with colour then this page is for you. 

Click HERE to request to join, or click the Colour INKspiration Challenge banner below AND JOIN IN THE FUN 😊

                                           Here are the wonderful colours for #34 challenge

 

Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, and Basic Gray.

If have joined me from the very clever Tanya Bell's page, welcome. 

You have reached Kim Oliver - KOCreations Cards. There is a NEXT button a little further down to keep you moving through the hop.

Here is my project

Eclectic Congratulations

#KOCreationsCards #OhSoEclecticbundle #CI34 #ColourINKspirationcrew #Congratulationscards #Wedding #Engagement #Love #PaperCraft #Cardmaking #StampinUp30

Items Used

• Oh So Eclectic stamp set plus the Eclectic Layers thinlits
• Petal Palette stamp set (sentiment)
• Hardwood background stamp
• Thick Whisper White, Basic Gray, Pool Party and A4 Vellum card stock
• Pool Party, Basic Gray, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Stazon Black Ink Pad
• Metallic Enamel Shapes (retiring)
• Whisper White 1/8 Sheer Ribbon
• Tailored Tag Punch
• Big Shot

Basic Instructions

• Place a piece of A4 thick Basic Gray into the Stampin' Trimmer portrait orientation, Score at 10.5cm cm (4 1/8") . Turn to landscape orientation and cut at 14.9 cm (5 13/16") Fold on score line and burnish. This will give you 2 card bases with a top fold for portrait orientation. 
• Cut 1 piece of  the Pool Party cardstock at 14.9 cm (5 13/16") x 8.5cm (3 3/8) for card front layer
• Cut 1 piece of Thick Whisper White at 14.9cm (5 13/16") x 8.0cm (3 1/8")  for card front.
• Using second largest (normal) circle from Layering Circle Framelits create a mask using printer paper. Place over card front, so circle is central but slightly high of centre.
• Ink Hardwood Background image with Basic Gray and stamp over circle mask.
• Lift stamp and mask. Colour circular hardwood image quickly, using Pool Party ink pad and a very wet Aqua Painter.
• Put aside to dry.
• Stamp the flower in Stazon, colour using Aqua Painter and Daffodil Delight and Calypso Coral. Die cut with matching die.
• Die cut leaves in Vellum and Basic Gray, cut in half and place behind flower.
• Punch three tags, one in Vellum, one Basic Gray and the other in Pool Party. 
• Using the heart shape embossing die from Eclectic Layers, emboss the vellum layer. Layer tags as pictured with Pool Party at the bottom.
• The Hardwood Circle should be dry by now, Stamp sentiment (from Petal Palette stamp set) in Stazon.
• Glue card front layer to Pool Party Layer. Glue this into position to card base.
• Using the Diamond shapes in the Eclectic Layers thinlits set cut a Pool Party Diamond. Layer and place where desired.
• Add embellishments and tie ribbon around the stem of the leaves.

Inside peek

#KOCreationsCards #OhSoEclecticbundle #CI34 #ColourINKspirationcrew #Congratulationscards #Wedding #Engagement #Love #PaperCraft #Cardmaking #StampinUp30

Up next we have Elizabeth Gross sharing her beautiful inspirations.

Thank you so very much for visiting with me today, I do hope you found my project inspiring 

😊

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

 S3CN7DWF

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

#KOCreationsCards #ShareWhatYouLove #HomeDecor #Winthisjustforshoppingwithme

The carousel below has all items used for my project (except retired items) and is linked directly to my store for your convenience.

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 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!

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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 😊