Stamping Sunday Blog Hop - Painted Harvest bundle

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

Today we are using the versatile Painted Harvest suite. 

It is my faveourite set of the new catalogue atm!
Do you have a faveourite yet?

This set is currently available in a bundle. I love bundles, they are just so awesome, because you get to save 10% percent of the purchase price when you buy these items as a bundle!
Who doesn't love to save!

You are currently here with me Kim Oliver, I will have a full list of participants closer to the end of this post  for you to keep finding inspiartion from.

here is my project for today.

THANK YOU GIFT SET

I have chosen to create a Thank you gift set, comprising of a card and note pad.
I have never made or even thought of making a notepad cover until Paula Dobson showed me how easy it was at her Paper Caper in New Zealand. Such a simple thing and so effective too!

Using the painted Harvest bundle I stamped the flowers randomly in Dapper Denim on a piece of thick whisper white card stock to create a background.
This was trimmed and then covered in vellum.

 I have a great tip for using vellum!

My card layers are Thick whisper white, Basic Gray and Whisper White for the front images then a vellum *overlay.. 

I used the Stitched Shapes framelits and the layering ovals to create the area  for the sentiment.

I fussy cut a stamped image and placed this in the bottom right corner of the card partially over the the oval also.

*My Tip

If you are reasonably proficient at using Fast Fuse or even Snail Adhesive use a small section/strip on the fast fuse in the corners of the vellum to attach it to the card stock below. It is barely visible!

 Make sure that you have no balls of adhesive at the tip of your applicator, as these will be visible.

Open and Angled View

#KOCreationscards #Paintedharvest #Thankyou #Cardmaking #Stampinup #Vellumoverlay

For the note pad itself I created a cover to go over the front, top and a small section of the back. 

To do this I measured the size of the note pad and went from there.

I used a piece of thick Whisper White, Dapper Denim and a scrap piece of Basic Gray card stock to create my cover.

I stamped the images on the cover using the same inks as my card. For the note pad itself I only stamped the flower and only on every second sheet. This leaves a clean sheet of note paper for other purposes 😊

This is going to be a gift for a friend who has helped me out alot over the last few months and I want them to know that I appreciate them and all they do.

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Special Reason Make and Take Class

Welcome back crafty people

I thought I would share with you all a class I held today in my home.

It was based around the retiring bundle 'Special Reason' 144720. It is currently still available. But I have no idea for how much longer. Go order this gorgeous bundle NOW by clicking HERE!

It, along with a couple of others is a definite favourite of mine and has been featured on a number of my cards.

I made a bunch of customer Thank You cards for my lovely customers. 

And then let them know that this is what they would be creating for their next class when I handed out their orders and cards.

Here are the  cards I made for them to show my appreciation.

I showcased this set of cards in a blog hop with Janneke around a month ago. 

You can see the card set HERE in more detail.

#Specialreason #Thankyou #Cardmakingclass #Customerappreciation #KOCreationscards #Workshops

I woke with a nasty but bearable headache this morning, which for me n ormally leads to migraine for a few days.... But so far, touch wood all is still a the bearable level!

I was feeling a little overwhelmed to start with this morning, as I knew my class was going to be larger than normal due to the school holidays. I normally only have around 8 people per class but today I had 3 young teenagers + a customers mum joining in. 

So, after rejigging the seating arrangements I managed to fit them all in  + I had a couple of spaces spare! Which was great as I had a drop in lol.
I also had the pleasure of hosting another Demonstrator and friend Kayla Renee MacAulay from the other side of my little island state.
Here is a quick shot of a couple of Kayla's cards made today at the class.

Here is my set up ready for the day.

#Specialreason #Thankyou #Cardmakingclass #Customerappreciation #KOCreationscards #Workshops

You can see in the bottom left picture my set up and samples ready for my next class which is on the 29th of May.

One reason I love teaching classes is seeing the faces of the people who come and them seeing the end results of their work. Everyone comes to these classes for different reasons, and I try to accomodate those needs as much as I can.

Here are some happy snaps of the lovely ladies working, laughing, chatting and helping each other.

#Specialreason #Thankyou #Cardmakingclass #Customerappreciation #KOCreationscards #Workshops

And here is another set of 3 pics with all of them holding up some of their completed cards.

#Specialreason #Thankyou #Cardmakingclass #Customerappreciation #KOCreationscards #Workshops

Each class consists of one harder more technique orientated card while the other 3 are easier and less technical. 

Todays hard card was a window card. They had to learn how to align dies and stamps using the stamp-a-ma-jig tool. I only had one complaint lol.

Here is the window card.

#Specialreason #Thankyou #Customerappreciation  #Cardmakingclass #KOCreationscards #Workshops

Some got the knack quicker than others, as in most class situations. But, they all did really well and perservered to create their (hard) card. And as usual once completed LOVED how it looked.

They all loved creating the other 3 cards and none minded the crowded feel too much. 

Well I hope you enjoyed seeing the smiling faces of my class today.

I will be back again in a couple of days sharing a project made from a lovely set available from the new catalogue. 

TTFN

Just a little information for you 

The new catty has been released (PDF form) to us (demonstrators). 

Unfortunatley at this stage I can only show you the front of the catalogue, sorry.

But here it is

Your sneak peek of the front of the new 2017-2018 catalogue ;)

Looks pretty doesn't it :)

I can't wait for you to be able to see the goodies inside! I was just blown away by some of the new products...But I must stop or I might share something I shouldn't!

If you want to see whats inside or get your hands on some of the new products you can always join up!

If you  Join Now you can purchase the Eastern Palace suite in your starter kit straight away PLUS you get to see the new catalogue too!!!

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You can also purchase items from the new catalogue from the 2nd of May when you join as a demonstrator.

You pay $169.00 and get $235.00 worth of products! (bundles and kits excluded)

Or just Join for the discounts and sneak peeks! lol I did :)


Lastly

If you would like to purchase anything you can find my shop here

The Hostess code for April is has now closed.

 But don't despair I will be opening May's Hostess code in 7 days!

For those who purchased this April and used the April Code you will be entered into the draw below. If you spent under $50 you could win the card kit pictured.

BUT if you placed an order to the value of $50 or you could win the Nailed It Bundle!!!

Good luck to those who entered. 

I will add the winners names to the end of my next blog on the 27th at 7pm.

Thanks so much for stopping by ;)

#Loveitchopit for Customer appreciation

Welcome back happy stampers :)

There is this mantra going around atm!!! #loveitchopit started by Kylie Berucci (she is my Granny in SU)

This is not a one sheet wonder tutorial, and this is not an entry into anything. 

It's a way to encourage us and you to love our papers and chop our papers :) 

Make use of it, you know, not hoard it!!!

#Floralboutique #Loveitchopit #Customerappreciation #KOCreationscards #Thankyou #Fromtheheart #RAK #randomactofkindness

I am a serial hoarder, seriously! lol

 I am probably like any other of the million of you out there, who store their papers for that time when the perfect opportunity to use it arives...!!!

Well I am still waiting for that opportunity and I keep buying more beautiful papers. 

It's time to use it!!!

What better way to use it than to create Customer Appreciation and R.A.K cards..

I started these 3 days ago, hahaha! And have only just completed them. 

But I am so happy with how they turned out. 

What do you think?

#Floralboutique #Loveitchopit #Customerappreciation #KOCreationscards #Thankyou #Fromtheheart #RAK #randomactofkindness

I love my customers and I am always looking for ways to let them know how I appreciate them. 

For without them I wouldn't be here.

Here is something else I love!

See the card at the centre bottom (pic directly above)??? 

This was created using my scratch paper that I stamped off onto. I used to use my grid paper, but now I use this for classes only. I have so many pieces of paper laying about that I have cut the wrong way or I have die cut a piece from. And this is what I reach for to scribble, stamp and paint onto.

Well today it was just stamping. 

#Floralboutique #Loveitchopit #Customerappreciation #KOCreationscards#Thankyou #Fromtheheart #RAK #randomactofkindness

Sometimes like today, I start to notice how good the scratch piece looks!!!

I then finish what I am creating and make something with it. Like below.

#Floralboutique #Loveitchopit #Customerappreciation #KOCreationscards #Thankyou #Fromtheheart #RAK #randomactofkindness

To finish this card all I did was stamped the largest flower from the stamp set Special Reason...it has fast become a favourite stamp set of mine. I die cut it and layered using dimensionals. 

No bling, no sentiment. 

I think it looks perfect just the way it is!

I made the inside (not pictured) by just layering whisper white and stamping to of the smallest flwoers over the top of the flourish from Timeless Textures.

#Floralboutique #Loveitchopit #Customerappreciation #KOCreationscards #Thankyou #Fromtheheart #RAK #randomactofkindness

Not one of these cards has any more than a sentiment, a piece of ribbon or twine as an embellishment.

These colours really do just make for such an attractive card. 

I do so love the Floral Boutique DSP so  #loveitchopit happened lol

This will be an ongoing battle for me. One I am willing to keep trying at. I will share the journey with you as I try to use more of my beautiful papers!

One last group shot of them all together

#Floralboutique #Loveitchopit #Customerappreciation #KOCreationscards #Thankyou #Fromtheheart #RAK #randomactofkindness

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Colour INKspiration Creative Challenge #06

Welcome back crafters

#Thatsthetag #Loveyourmum #motherslove #KOCreationscards #Inspiredbylove #Thankyou #ColourINKspiration #CI06 #Butterflies

I am loving life right now :)...

I was chosen to be a guest designer for Colour INKspiration... 

A wonderful Facebook group that get together once a fortnight and work on a new colour swatch for us. 

They then blog their creativity in a hop to inspire our creativity with.

And I am part of the hop!! Whoot Whoot :D

HAPPY DANCE ME lol
Such an honour to be part of this.
Thank you Bronwyn x

Here is the colour swatch for this fortnight.

Night of Navy, Pool Party, Calypso Coral and Gold Foil

How fabulous are those colours, right!

My Mum does a fair bit for me, as Mums tend to do. She is my number one fan!

My Mum supports my creative habit, attends all of my classes that I teach and helps me with the kids when needed too.

So, to let her know how much she is appreciated, I have made her a little gift using the colours above...I am going to fill the bag with chocolates :) she loves choccies.

It doesn't have to be mothers day to let your Mum know how much you love her, does it? 

No!

This was the perfect opportunity for me to try out the 'That's the Tag' bundle and the 'Gift Bag' Punch Board.

Here are my projects.

Timeless Tags

For my Mum

#Thatsthetag #Loveyourmum #motherslove #KOCreationscards #Inspiredbylove #Thankyou #ColourINKspiration #CI06 #Butterflies

I used 1 sheet of  'By The Shore' DSP. The Calypso Coral dots in lines was my chosen pattern. 

This was just perfect to make my Gift Bag from and then try to build up the other colours with my tag and corresponding layers.

#Thatsthetag #Loveyourmum #motherslove #KOCreationscards #Inspiredbylove #Thankyou #ColourINKspiration #CI06 #Butterflies

For the tags on both projects, I used Gold Foil for the backing. 

I used Night of Navy for the front of the tag, with the butterfly cut out. This enabled the gold foil to peep though nicely.
I tied both both the gold and night of navy tags together with metallic gold thread, so they could swing loosley and apart from each other too.

I added a gold embossed calypso coral flower with a gold metallic shape to carry those colours through a little more.

  

#Thatsthetag #Loveyourmum #motherslove #KOCreationscards #Inspiredbylove #Thankyou #ColourINKspiration #CI06 #Butterflies

To add the Pool Party colour in the mix I added a banner behind the tags with a bow, just below the gold binder clips which hold everything in place..

 Did you notice the little butterflies on the card???
They were the waste from the cut out on the tag!...I hate to throw things away and I feel it adds a bit of depth to the card as well as adding another interest point :)

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today and I hope you have enjoyed my projects. 

Please keep hopping through to the next blog. The lovely Bronwyn Eastley of Addinktivedesigns is up next :)

If you would like to purchase any of the products I used to create my projects, I have listed them all for your convenience in the carousal below.

Don't forget Sale-A-Bration is still happening! 

Until the 31st MARCH
Spend $90 to earn one FREE product. 

You can choose any of the products in the images below as your FREE item!

You still have time to place an order and take advantage of this fabulous offer!!!

1st release Catty



2nd Release Catty




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I am always looking for new people with a love of papercrafting to join my team.

AND
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Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

I hope you have enjoyed my creative efforts.

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

I always reply x 

Crazy Crafters Blog Hop with Janneke de Jong

Welcome back once again crafters.

I love my life :)

I get to participate with the Crazy Crafters Team once again in another wonderful blog hop, this time CASEing the gorgeous Janneke de Jong.

You are currently here with me Kim Oliver.
I will have a list of names at the end of my blog to enable you to keep hopping along uninterrupted.

CASEing is where you Cope And Selective Edit...I have chosen this design of Janneke's to CASE

Janneke's card is a Gift card holder with a front...I made mine into cards.

I have used the same stamp and die set 'Special Reason bundle' from page 42 of the Occasions Catalogue. Plus I have kept the basic bones of this design.

I like to try and make each CASE my own...putting my stamp on the back of a CASE card just isn't enough.

So, I have stepped these cards up just a little bit.

I am going to use the cards that I have made from this hop as customer appreciation gifts for my next four customers!

I do hope they will like them :)

Thank You

#Specialreason #Thankyou #Customerappreciation #Springtime #Handmadecards #Australiammade #KOCreationscards #Saleabration

You can't really tell from the group picture above what some of the changes are that I have made....

So, in order to show how each card has subtle differences, I have taken single photo's with inside shots added beside them.

One obvious change is the addition of the 'Thank You' sentiment....this lovely stamp from the 'So Very Much' set and can be earned FREE from the SALE-A-BRATION catalogue, just for spending $90...

#Specialreason #Thankyou #Customerappreciation #Springtime #Handmadecards #Australiammade #KOCreationscards #Saleabration

The colours of this card really helps to make it POP, don't you think!?!
I have used the cut out leaves die in Chocolate Chip as a contrast. 

The flowers have been stamped using Bermuda Bay, stamping two images before re-inking. This gives a two toned effect. 

The base card stock is also Bermuda Bay. 

For each card I have moved the flower posy to the bottom corner of my cards. 

#Specialreason #Thankyou #Customerappreciation #Springtime #Handmadecards #Australiammade #KOCreationscards #Saleabration

Now this card above was definately a challenge.... as I wanted again to step up the design just one more level.

and because it's so hard to show exactly what I have done in the front on photo, this card deserved another photo ! lol
It will help me to explain what I did to step this design up another level.

#Specialreason #Thankyou #Customerappreciation #Springtime #Handmadecards #Australiammade #KOCreationscards #Saleabration

Can you see better now? 

It's a window!

I cut out both the front and the base layer to show the inside of the card. 

I cut each layer seperately using the negative die of the flower image. 

I put pencil marks around the petal holes to aid in positioning the die for the base layer. 

I did the same to the inside layer of the card and placed the solid die image where the pencil marks guided me to.. I then stamped the solid image inside the card using the die to help line up the stamp exactly where it had to be. 

If you try this for yourself, don't stick the base layer down completely until your stamping has been completed. Don't ask me how I know! 

But it needs to be stuck in place lightly in the correct position to enable stamping correctly and if you do make a mistake, you need to be able to remove it easily.

To finish the card I have added glue from the fine-tip glue pen to the centre of each flower, as well as placing a few spots of glue randomly over the card front.

#Specialreason #Thankyou #Customerappreciation #Springtime #Handmadecards #Australiammade #KOCreationscards #Saleabration

This particular card has the addition of a Chocolate Chip card base, this just helps to frame the Bermuda Bay that little bit more and tie the colours together.

Rhinestones have been added to the centre of the flowers on both cards done with the Bermuda Bay and Chocolate Chip colours, as well as placing a couple more in random positions of the front.

#Specialreason #Thankyou #Customerappreciation #Springtime #Handmadecards #Australiammade #KOCreationscards #Saleabration

The colours for this card and the more stepped up version are Pear Pizzaz and Watermelon Wonder. The flower images that have been die cut were stamped 3 times before re-inking. This gave even more varyation to the colours.

This card has a base of Pear Pizzaz card stock, to help tie in the colours a little bit more.

The addition of the washi tape to both of these cards was almost accidental...I made some cards using the Cool Treats bundle and had the washi tape still sitting on my table.
You can view those card HERE
I noticed that one of the washi's matched the watermelon wonder card base and Voila....More magic lol

This card has also had Old Olive Bakers Twine added ....Shhhhh don't tell anyone, but you can't really see the difference in the colour from the Pear Pizzaz unless you look reeeeally closely :)

#Specialreason #Thankyou #Customerappreciation #Springtime #Handmadecards #Australiammade #KOCreationscards #Saleabration

  

I hope you have enjoyed my projects today.

I will now share the list of other partcipants playing along.

OH!
Nearly forgot to mention.....

 Don't forget Sale-A-Bration is still happening!
Spend $90 to earn one FREE product, you can choose anything from these products in the images below.

1st release Catty



2nd Release Catty




If you live in Australia and LOVE paper Crafting of any desription or perhaps you would like to earn extra money, then Stampin Up may be just the thing you need!
I am always looking for new people with a love of papercrafting to join my team.

Click HERE  to sign up and start getting your %20 discount on all your Stampin' Up! products!

If you would like to purchase any of the items I used to creat my projects with, I ahev placed them all in this carousal for your shopping convenience.