Enjoy The Little Things In Life DT - Video Blog Hop - 3D/Pop Up/Interactive designs

Welcome to the Enjoy The Little Things In Life DT Video Blog Hop.

We are a small group of dedicated demonstrators from around the world sharing what we love with you all with a video for each blog post..

 We are focusing our creative attention this month on 3D,Interactive or Pop up designs.

 I made a card for my little girls 8th Birthday using a couple of really cute stamp sets.

FairyTales

#KOCreationsCards #3D #Interactive #EnjoyTheLittleThingsInLife #SweetStorybook #FairyCelebration #StampinUp30 #techniques 

One of the sets is called Sweet Storybook and is available as a bundle from the annual catalogue on pg 160. The other set is called Fairy Celebrations and can be found on  pg 90

Here is my video sharing my creative process




I do hope you have enjoyed my project for you today.
If you have any questions please ask them in the comment section below.

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ESAD Colour Your Season blog hop

Hello and welcome to another wonderful ESAD hop. 

You are currently here with me Kim Oliver- KOCreations Cards. You have most likely arrived from this clever ladies blog - Jackie Noble of Creative Jax.

 If you have just started the hop here, don't stress 😉 I have a button further down for you to continue moving through to the next lovely designer in the hop. 

Today we are focusing our creative abilities on the Limited Edition items
Colour Your Season.
This includes the Blended Seasons Stamp set, the Stitched Season Framelits and some new Watercolor Pencils in a range of different colours.

I have chosen to use the Blended Seasons bundle and have created a Bi Fold Window Card.

CONGRATS

This is just one card. I have shown it 4 different ways.
I adore how adding an extra fold gives this card  so many more ways to view it.
I deliberately didn't add a sentiment to the front of my card. I have also left the middle of my card  blank so a personal message can be added. I have stamped Congrats on the right inside fold. The word Congrats could be for many reasons, so the card is still very versatile.

I will now show you some larger shots so you can see more details.

Closed Front View

#KOCreationsCards #BlendedSeasonsBundle #WaterColour #WaterColor #Techniques #Congrats #CardMaking #InspiredByNature #Flowers #BifoldCard #ShabbyChic #Bees #StampinUp30

I wanted a Shabby feel to my card but I didn't want to tear the paper, as it would distract from the beautiful flowers too much. So I sanded the edges ever so lightly just to show some of the white hiding under the Blushing Bride. This kept the same feel of the paper in it's original form.
I wanted a contrast to the wood grain and the soft pinks, so I added some copper brads to die cut background around the outside edges.
I sponged Sahara Sand around the edges of the die cut stitched label, both the negative and the positive images to help grunge it up just a little. I also added some copper trim under the flowers to add a little bit more texture.

Open First Fold

#KOCreationsCards #BlendedSeasonsBundle #WaterColour #WaterColor #Techniques #Congrats #CardMaking #InspiredByNature #Flowers #BifoldCard #ShabbyChic #Bees #StampinUp30

The flowers and leaves have been water coloured using Aqua Painters and Ink pressed onto on Clear blocks. I coloured two images. Once all coloured I fussy cut the image out and layered onto the Copper Trim using Dimensionals.
Can you see some of the other details a little better?
What about the Bee, have you spotted him yet? He was added by first stamping him in black straight onto the coloured flowers. I then stamped him again in Sahara Sand on a scrap piece and water coloured the body. When dry, I cut it out and glued over the top of the black stamped image.

Side View

#KOCreationsCards #BlendedSeasonsBundle #WaterColour #WaterColor #Techniques #Congrats #CardMaking #InspiredByNature #Flowers #BifoldCard #ShabbyChic #Bees #StampinUp30

  For the inside I decided that clean and simple was the go. I fussy cut out the other water coloured image and glued the top half to the inside of the right fold.

Open Second Fold

#KOCreationsCards #BlendedSeasonsBundle #WaterColour #WaterColor #Techniques #Congrats #CardMaking #InspiredByNature #Flowers #BifoldCard #ShabbyChic #Bees #StampinUp30

I stamped the word Congrats to the right of the flowers, this left the middle section completely blank for a more personal note to be written at a later stage.

Both Folds Open

#KOCreationsCards #BlendedSeasonsBundle #WaterColour #WaterColor #Techniques #Congrats #CardMaking #InspiredByNature #Flowers #BifoldCard #ShabbyChic #Bees #StampinUp30

I do apologise for so many photo's this post, but I felt it was needed for you to see the design clearly.

Thank you so very much for visiting my blog today.

Next up we have the very talented Sandra Mastello of Violet vs Purple

Or alternatively you can jump to any one in the hop by using the list below.

Blog hop participant list:

1. Libby Dyson

2. Nicole Wilson

3. Teneale Williams

4. Lou Kitzelman

5. Delys Cram

6. Fi Cobbin

7. Rebecca Scurr

8. Narelle Fasulo

9. Barbara Williams

10. Jackie Aitken

11. Leonie Schroder

12. Maree McIntosh

13. Denise Buetler

14. Jackie Noble

15. Kim Oliver

16. Sandra Mastello

17. Katrina Duffell

18. Lauren Meiklejohn

19. Megan Lenske

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Go For Greece Blog Hop - Blended Seasons

Hello and welcome to Kylie's Go For Greece training group blog hop.

The groups name says it all, we are all part of a FB group with the aim of trying to reach the Stampin' Up! incentive trip. We help and support other through each step and cheer those that make the trip along.

My project today has been created from a bundle that is only available during the month of August.
It's a Limited Edition bundle called 'Blended Seasons'

I find this bundle absolutely and TOTALLY AMAZING!
I have created Christmas cards, Wedding cards, Window cards and now a card created for a friend using the leaves stamp.

Here is my project for today's hop.

Friend

#KOCreationsCards #BlendedSeasons #Techniques #CardMaking #ShimmerPaint #StitchedSeasons #StampinUp30 #StampinBlends #LimitedEditionBundle #August2018 #AutumnLeaves #InspiredByNature

I created this card at a demonstrator friends place only last weekend. I actually made a mistake while I was stamping with the Bright Bronze shimmer paint. I moved the paper with my fingers, so my shimmer painttt and my leaves do not line up 😑 I do silly things like that ALLLLLL the time haha.

But, I decided I was going to use it anyway!


I used the splatter from the 'Swirly Bird' stamp set and added Bright Copper Shimmer Paint to a sponge Dauber. I daubed the copper onto the splatter stamp and created my background.
I glued this onto my Whisper White card base
I mounted the die cut label on Dimensionals and glued the other leaves into position.
 I stamped another two sets of leaves and coloured them using my Stampin' Blends and fussy cut them out. I then die cut 2 leaves in copper and popped them over the top of the largest leaves slightly offset. I masked one of the sentiments as all I wanted was the word 'Friend' and inked it in Old Olive.

I have to say I am really impressed with how my mistake turned out. What do you think?

#KOCreationsCards #BlendedSeasons #Techniques #CardMaking #ShimmerPaint #StitchedSeasons #StampinUp30 #StampinBlends #LimitedEditionBundle #August2018 #AutumnLeaves #InspiredByNature

This card uses a couple of simple techniques such as masking, colouring and fussy cutting. These and so many more techniques are part of my monthly classes and down line meetings/crafting sessions.

For me, holding classes gives me regular contact with my customers. It also makes me think outside the box so I can keep new people arriving and learning the joys of stamping. 

Teaching techniques and watching others create projects from scratch is something I live for. Seeing the look on their faces when they realise that they, THEY are doing it...gets me every time. 

The monthly team meetings also gives me a chance to keep my team members up to date with whats happening and offer help or advice if required.

Ok enough about me and what I love. I am sure you are searching for the hop list so you can keep moving through.

To keep moving through the hop please click the link directly after my name . Unless you have reached the end lol, then feel free to go round again and perhaps leave some comments on those projects you love x

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Dandelion Wishes #CI39 Subtles Collection

Hello and welcome to this fortnights Colour INKspiration challenge #CI39  😊

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Here is the Challenge Palette for #CI39

 The colour choices this quarter are just amazing.

The NEW SUBTLES collection! The new collection has a couple of the new colours mixed in.
You get to choose ANY 3 of these gorgeous colours for this challenge, plus you can add to your mix any of Basics colours (White, Black or Very Vanilla) or the Metallics.

Here are my chosen colours from the Subtles collection above for #CI39

Mint Macaron

Pear Pizzazz

Soft Sea Foam

I tried mixing techniques for my card today.

The Bokeh Technique

and
Acetate Embossed Overlay

Here is my Project.

Wishes

#KOCreationsCards #StampinUp30 #Limitededitionbundle #BlendedSeasons #DandelionWishes #Bokeh #AcetateOverlay #Techniques #CardMaking #InspiredByNature

For my card base I used a technique called Bokeh. I have seen people buy templates and even make their own templates to create this technique, but I always find the easiest way to achieve this look is by using our good old Stampin' Up!® Sponge Daubers and our gorgeous rich inks 😊

I taught myself the Acetate Embossed Overlay. Using a piece of Window Sheet (Acetate) to create a clear overlay. 

Now this was tricky, but I was super impressed with how it looks. Especially for my first try.

The window sheet is used as an overlay for my Bokeh background.

Frontal View

#KOCreationsCards #StampinUp30 #Limitededitionbundle #BlendedSeasons #DandelionWishes #Bokeh #AcetateOverlay #Techniques #CardMaking #InspiredByNature

Want to give Heat Embossing on Window Sheets a try?

You emboss it exactly the same as you would on normal cardstock right up until the heating point. The heating point to melt/gloss the embossing powder is the stage where you have to be VERY PATIENT and CAREFUL. 

If you try to work to fast you will warp the acetate sheet. 

• Dust Acetate with Embossing Buddy
• Stamp image in Versamark
• Dust with chosen Embossing powder and tap off excess. You might need a brush to get excess powder off closer to the image.
• *Hold the heat tool roughly 5-6" from the window sheet and wave over the powdered/embossed area 2-3 times and then remove heat tool from the area* 
• Let acetate sheet cool before repeating steps. 
• Repeat this until all the embossing powder has melted and gone glossy.
• Once cooled wipe GENTLY with a clean cloth to remove the Buddy dust.

TIPS *

1. You must have your heat tool HOT before starting to melt the embossing powder. So make sure you warm it up before waving over the powder on your window sheet.
2. Don't move the heat tool around slowly like you would on cardstock. If the tool stays in one place too long it will melt and warp your window sheet. Too fast is also not going to get results! It is roughly the pace of a conductor conducting a waltz? If that helps at all lol. 

Trial and error is always the best teacher.

I do hope you liked my little project for you today. 

I hope it inspired you to try some new colours and techniques.

Up next we have sharing her beautiful inspirations the gorgeus Tanya Bell.

Colour INKspiration is a facebook group dedicated to inspiring us to create and share with quarterly 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 😊

Thank you so very much for visiting my blog today. 

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

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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

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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.

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International Blog Highlights - MAY - Dragonfly Garden

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I am participating in the International Blog Highlights that Kylie Bertucci holds each month. This showcases ideas from around the world
 PLUS
 Our peers (YOU) get to vote for your favourite projects!

You can VOTE for my project HERE

My card for Voting is #5 in the gallery.

Each month has a different theme.

This month the theme for MAY is Maling a difference in others lives and sharing what we love. One way to do this is through Random Acts Of Kindness  (RAK)
We are all sending a card to Sara, our CEO of Stampin'Up!

Sara came to Sydney for the Stampin'Up!® Onstage event and the Crazy Crafters team was lucky enough to meet her. She is such a lovely person and works so very hard. Sara is one for giving back, whether it is to her community or her business. She also encourages us to give back and to try and make a difference in others lives in a positive way.
 Me, I volunteer my time to our local primary school. My Mum volunteers her time helping at an aged care facility.
What ways do you try to make a difference in your community?

I was terribly ill the day I got to meet her, due to an impulsive over indulgence of tequila. In my defence I do not normally have sugar in my diet as I don't drink fizzy cordials, eat many lollies etc and had no idea that having so much sugar could make you so physically ill!

Well thats my story and I am sticking to it 😶😶 lol 

Ahem....

Back to the project at hand.
 I must admit I am a little daunted at the prospect of Sara receiving a card from me....
What if she doesn't like it 😱
But I have sent it with the hope that it brings a smile and brightens her day in some small way.
And that after all is the objective of R.A.K

Here is my Project.

Dragonfly Garden

#KOCreationsCards #RAK #Vintagecard #Techniques #retiringproducts #useyourscraps #backgroundstamps #StampinUp30

This gorgeous little vintage style card came about whilst I was demoing for a recent class.

This front piece of cardstock on my card above has proved useful insofar as it was used for a class to demonstrate techniques. It shows a couple of different techniques that we were working on during the class plus one that I used to complete the card. Then it helped me reduce waste, as it used up a piece that would otherwise be thrown away. And now hopefully it will bring a smile to someones face (Sara's) and make them feel special. Not bad for a piece of cardstock, eh!

Techiques used during my class

•  The Two Step Stamp process (the dragonfly) 

• How to Ink With Stampin' Write Markers and then Water Colouring (the rose).

When the class was finished and I was packing up I started looking at the images and how good they looked.....I started to think about using it.

• This where the technique of Masking came into effect.

Here's How

• I created a mask for each image by die cutting the images from thin note paper using the matching thinlits. (Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits plus the Petals and More Thinlits)
• I applied the masks over the images with a glue dot.
• And then stamped the 'Post Script' Background Stamp over the top in Early Espresso.
• I then grunged the edges of the card stock a little by sponging lightly with Marina Mist and Early Espresso
• I trimmed the card stock and added a layer of Marina Mist card stock behind.
• Glued these two pieces into position onto the Thick Very Vanilla card base.
• I then added a mixture of retired or retiring products (plus some carry over items too) to the front for that eclectic/vintage feel. 

and there you have it, a finished card.

Don't forget to vote for your favourite projects (like mine) by clicking the blue circle below.

My card for Voting is #5 in the gallery.

Thank you for visiting today x

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

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The carousel has all items used listed and is linked directly to my store for your convenience

As an added bonus you get Free with any product purchase of $50 during the month of May is 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 

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 😊