Stampin Sunday Blog Hop - True Gentlman

Hello and welcome 😊

I am here today with the Stamping Sunday Blog Hop hosted by Sara Levin.

Our theme today is The True Gentleman suite from the Occasions catalogue. This classy collection can be found on pages 44 and 45 of the catalogue.


You are currently here with Kim Oliver - K.OCreations Cards and I have a full list of blog participants towards the end of this post.


Here are my projects using True Gentleman suite.

Celebrate In Style

#kocreationscards #truegentleman #dad #fathersday #malebirthday #giftbox #tutorial #hearthappiness #goldembossing #technique

I have kept the colour scheme quite simple for this design as I wanted to use Gold Embossing as highlights.
With a combination of repeat stamping (background) and e small square of the True Gentleman DSP I managed to create a good base to work with.
The card stock with the repeat stamping was wiped around the edge with versamark ink and then lightly dusted with gold embossing powder and heated to melt. I repeated this process until I was happy with the effect. I then wiped Night of Navy ink over the  gold embossing to add an aged effect.

Treat Box

#kocreationscards #truegentleman #dad #fathersday #malebirthday #giftbox #tutorial #hearthappiness #goldembossing #technique

I have created a matching treat box using a matching square of the True Gentleman DSP.

This gorgeous little box is perfect for the DAD that has everything but you still like to give him little treats. The size I created fits a Ferraro chocoalte nicely. You can make this box large (as your square DSP allows) or as small as you like.

Here is a template that is readily available online for you to convert to any size square you desire.

 Triangle Box Template

#kocreationscards #truegentleman #dad #fathersday #malebirthday #giftbox #tutorial #hearthappiness #goldembossing #technique

Below you can see a quick snap shot of this set ready for DAD's birthday

Card and Box

#kocreationscards #truegentleman #dad #fathersday #malebirthday #giftbox #tutorial #hearthappiness #goldembossing #technique

Thank you for visiting me today.
To continue moving through and finding more inspiration using the True Gentleman suite please click the name directly after mine.

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. 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 Janet Wakeland

Hello everyone 😊

I am taking part today in a quick hop with the Crazy Crafters and our Special guest Janet Wakeland

We are all CASEing something of Janet's today and below is the card I have chosen to CASE.

What is CASEing? It is where you Copy And Selective Edit and then Share Everything.

You are currently here with Kim Oliver- K.OCreationsCards and I will have a full list of participants towards the bottom of thiss post.

I really enjoy the the softness and geometric feel of this design.

The elements I chose to keep

• The circles and basic layout.
• The vellum overlay
• The Rose Wonder small rose die cut
• The glimmer paper

Here is my card.

 Wedding Wishes

#kocreationscards #rosewonder #weddingcard #stampinup #lemonlimetwist #glimmerpaper #cardmaking #weddinggifts #silverembossing #technique #vellum

I have changed the colour scheme to a more striking one. 

For this I used the Spring Time Foils Specialty DSP that you can earn FREE when shopping with me during Sale-A-Bration.

To keep the geometric feel but to change it up a bit I have used the Swirly Bird large scribble with the Light Green glimmer paper from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue on page 37.

I chose to place the ribbon along the side edge of my card and have added a trim of Black Mini Sequins just for a bit more drama.

The sentiment is from the Rose Wonder stamp set along with the label being from the Rose Garden thinlit set.

#kocreationscards #rosewonder #weddingcard #stampinup #lemonlimetwist #glimmerpaper #cardmaking #weddinggifts #silverembossing #technique #vellum

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

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 is this fabulous tutorial bundle using the Myths and Magic suite PLUS the True Gentlman 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. I you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask in the comments section below.

I always respond to questions 😊

International Top Ten Winners blog hop

#kocreationscards #hearthappiness #suredoloveyou #2018occasions #internationalhighlightswinner #embossing #technique #cardmaking

Hello everyone and Welcome 😊

I am so thrilled to be part of the International Highlights Top 10 Winners Blog Hop from February 2018.

Our theme from Feb 2018 was Occasions and 2018 Sale-A-Bration products and that is our theme for today too.

You are currently here with Kim Oliver - K.OCreations Cards - Australia.

I have a complete list of all winners blogs closer to the end of this post, we hope you enjoy our projects.

Below is my card that was chosen as an International Highlights Winner.

THANK YOU to all of you that voted for my card.

💙💚💛💜

Here is the card that you voted into first place.

You can see the post HERE

Here is my project for the Winners Blog Hop today

Sure Do Love You

#kocreationscards #hearthappiness #suredoloveyou #2018occasions #internationalhighlightswinner #embossing #technique #cardmaking

I have used two stamp sets from the Occasion Catalogue today.
They are called 'Heart Happiness' and 'Sure Do Love You'.
To create my background I have repeat stamped hearts over an inked square area .
To create my square area I inked a clear block with Pink Pirouette, spritzed and then stamped onto thick whisper white. I left it to dry before stamping the hearts. After this was completed I roughly painted versamark refill over the square area and then dusted with silver embossing powder and heated.

#kocreationscards #hearthappiness #suredoloveyou #2018occasions #internationalhighlightswinner #embossing #technique #cardmaking

I do hope you have enjoyed my project today 😊

To continue moving through the hop please check the list 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 is 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 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 😊

ESAD Sale-A-Bration blog hop 2nd release items

Hello and welcome to another wonderful ESAD hop.
You are currently here with me Kim Oliver- KOCreations Cards. You have arrived from Rachel's gorgeous project post 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 Sharon Dalton.

We are focusing our creative energies today on Sale-A-Bration products for 2018.

I have chosen to use the Second Release Sale-A-Bration items called Blossoming Basket Bundle and Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper.

#kocreationscards #blossomingbasket #2018saleabration #flowers #goldembossing #cardmaking #stampinup #love #mothersday #birthday #papercraft

Here is my project.

I Love Roses

#kocreationscards #blossomingbasket #2018saleabration #flowers #goldembossing #cardmaking #stampinup #love #mothersday #birthday #papercraft

I simply adore the NEW Springtime Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP). The touch of gold on this paper really adds a richness to your projects.

I paired the gorgeous DSP with the new Blossoming Basket bundle.

This bundle comprises of a stamp set and a Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (TIEF)

I have used both for my card. 

Angled View

#kocreationscards #blossomingbasket #2018saleabration #flowers #goldembossing #cardmaking  #stampinup #love #mothersday #birthday #papercraft

I coloured the basket of flowers using the Stampin' Blends which are also available in the Occasions catalogue on pages 30 and 31. Once coloured I fussy cut the image before mounting it over the embossed whisper white card stock.

I finished my card by adding some twine and mini sequins trim in black and a FREE item called Shimmer Ribbon in Basic Grey.

All FREE available from the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue until the 31st March 2018

To continue moving through to the very clever Sharon's post just click the button below.

1. Lou Kitzelman  

2. Sandra Mastello  

3. Courtenay Heuston

4. Ellen Woodbridge

5. Cheryl Algie

6. Peta Stephen

7. Nicole Wilson

8. Maree McIntosh

9. Kristel Rimmer

10. Libby Dyson

11. Leonie Schroder

12. Jessie Holton

13. Megan Lenske

14. Delys Cram

15. Rachael Lewsley

16. Kim Oliver

17. Sharon Dalton

18. Melinda Whittington

19. Jenny Hayward

Live in Australia? Love shopping on line for your product? Then click the link below to shop for your craft product today.

http://bit.ly/ShopwithKOCreationscards

You can earn the fabulous Shimmer Ribbon trio pack (Basic Grey, Bermuda Bay and Calypso) I used above just by spending $90 during Sale-A-Bration until the 31st March 2018.

When shopping with me for the month of February please use this hostess code 

 QZPSPX24

Also Free with any product purchase of $50 during the month of February is this fabulous tutorial bundle:

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

If you live in Australia and would like to purchase any of the items I have used to create with today then please use the carousel below. 

It has all items listed and is linked directly to my store.

Thank you for visiting today.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask them in the comment section below.
I always reply.

International Highlights - Blossoming Basket Bundle

Hello everyone 😊

I am taking part today in the International Blog Highlights hosted by Kylie Bertucci

This involves demonstrators from all around the world coming together to share what they love with you in the one place.

Kylie hosts these highlights every month and has a different theme for each highlight.

This months theme is our Favourite Sale-A-Brations or Occasions item from the 2018 catalogues.

 I chose a Sale-A-Bration second release bundle that is now available called Blossoming Basket.

#kocreationscards #blossomingbasket #2018saleabration #flowers #goldembossing #cardmaking #technique #stampinup #love #mothersday #birthday #papercraft

You can vote for my card by clicking the button below.

My card is Number 10 in the Gallery.

You Are Loved

#kocreationscards #blossomingbasket #2018saleabration #flowers #goldembossing #cardmaking #technique #stampinup #love #mothersday #birthday #papercraft

For my card I used an antiquing effect with the new  Basket Weave Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder for a stunning background.
Adding the white space with the same texture as the background behind the floral basket image helps seperate the layers and give each a  distinct energy, yet they still flow together seamlessy.

Antiqued Gold Embossing 

• To create this effect emboss the card stock then dust with embossing bu   ddy pillow. 
• Lightly wipe versamark inkpad over embossed area, spronkle with gold embossing powder, heat. 
• Wipe the area again with memento ink and gently rub in with a tissue, reheat to seal.

I also used the Basket Weave TIEF for the focal circle behind the basket of flowers. 

Left Side View

#kocreationscards #blossomingbasket #2018saleabration #flowers #goldembossing #cardmaking #technique #stampinup #love #mothersday #birthday #papercraft

My card base is Thick Whisper White with a layer of  embossed Sahara Sand. Behind the whisper white embossed circle is a scalloped gold foil circle. I stamped my flower basket in memento ink,

I then coloured the basket using my Stamin' Blends  and finally I fussy cut it.

Gosh I do love those Stampin' Blends, they are just so easy to use and give such vibrant colours. The colour lifter is so useful too! I used it for removing mistakes plus adding extra highlights on the flowers and the basket too!

Right Side View

#kocreationscards #blossomingbasket #2018saleabration #flowers #goldembossing #cardmaking #technique #stampinup #love #mothersday #birthday #papercraft

To carry the colour through to the inside I just added a layer of Sahara Sand under a layer of whisper white and glued both to the inside to my card base.

To finish my card I added linen thread plus 6 pearl basic jewels. They just add a little delicateness that was needed to finish.

Thank you so very much for visiting my blog today.
I hope you have enjoyed the card project I have shared with you.

Don't forget if you like my project please VOTE for it by clicking the button below.



My card is #10. To vote for my card on Kylie's page please click the little heart in the right hand corner of the small #10 image.

Did you know you can earn FREE items just by spending $90 during Sale-A-Bration until the 31st March 2018.
When shopping with me for the month of February please use the hostess code below.

 QZPSPX24

If you are interested in purchasing any of the items I used to create my projects with today then please check out the carousel below. It has all items listed and is linked directly to my store..

Also Free with any product purchase of $50 during the month of February is this fabulous tutorial bundle:

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

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

I do hope you have enjoyed my post.

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

I always reply to questions 😉

Crazy Crafters Weekly Highlights - Blossoming Basket Bundle

Hello everyone and welcome 😊

I have a really pretty card project for you today.

I have entered this project into Kylie's Crazy Crafters Team Project Highlights.

You can vote for the project you love just by visiting Kylies blog and clicking the little heart in the top right corner of the project you love the most.

#kocreationscards #blossomingbasket #2018saleabration #flowers #goldembossing #cardmaking #technique #stampinup #love #mothersday #birthday #papercraft

I have used a new bundle that has just been released. It's called Blossoming Basket bundle (147505) and has a stamp set and a Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder or TIEF for short called Basket Weave. Did you Know that you can earn this bundle FREE just by shopping with me and spending $180. If $180 seems a lot why not try for $90 their are some gorgeous items in the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue that you can earn for FREE just by spending $90

You can VOTE for my project by clicking HERE

#kocreationscards #blossomingbasket #2018saleabration #flowers #goldembossing #cardmaking #technique #stampinup #love #mothersday #birthday #papercraft

For my card I used a Basic Black card base with an embossed layer of Thick Whisper White. 

I cut my circle from the embossed layer before I embossed. It is important to do it before you emboss with the folder, otherwise you will lose the gorgeous texture you have just created.

The embossed layer has added depth by adding dimensionals underneath to lift it up and away from the Basket image.

The black framing the circle has been cut using the largest layering circle and then using my paper snips, I cut around the outside edge of the negative following the mark left by the die.

#kocreationscards #blossomingbasket #2018saleabration #flowers #goldembossing #cardmaking #technique #stampinup #love #mothersday #birthday #papercraft

I stamped the basket onto a scrap piece of whisper white and then coloured it using the Stampin' Blends that are available now in the Occasions catalogue on pages 30 and 31.

The Stampin' Blends colours that I used are as follows:

• Old Olive Light and Dark combo (144597)
• Pink Pirouette Light and Dark combo (144604)
• Crumb Cake Light and Dark combo (144601
• Cherry Cobbler Light (144576)
• Calypso Coral Light (144042)
• Daffodil Delight Light (144586)
• Bermuda Bay Light (144580)
• Ivory (144606)
• Colour Lifter 144608)

Once finished I stamped the butterflies and repeated the process of colouring and fussy cutting. I also added clear Wink of Stella to the butterflies, just to make them shimmer and shine in the light.
The pretty little butterflies are held in place with glue dots.

I finished my card by grouping some pretty rhinestones down the left side of the card, this helped bring some balance and symmetry back.  

I do hope you have enjoyed this project today.

If you liked it enough to vote, please VOTE for it HERE.

Live in Australia? Love shopping on line for your product? Then click the link below to shop for your craft product today.

http://bit.ly/ShopwithKOCreationscards

When shopping with me for the month of February please use this hostess code 

 QZPSPX24

Also Free with any product purchase of $50 during the month of February is this fabulous tutorial bundle:

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

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

I do hope you have enjoyed my post.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them on the comments section below. 

I always reply to questions 😉