More Pink!

I have been getting my creative groove on...& playing nicely with my gorgeous Pink Paislee stash. Their ranges are such fun & really great to work with because they have coordinating sticker booklets, chipboard, alphas & rubons for each paper line.

This page is made entirely from the Fascinating line if you are interested in seeing the whole line, with papers & embellishments, take a look here.


 This page was so much fun to do, it was originally for a PP blog post & then I changed my mind & did another one. I mixed all the ranges together...yup! that's how well the work together, these are the papers I used.
Fascinating- Spectacular
Captivating- Beautiful
Fetching - Charming
Fetching - Engaging
Enchanting - Wonderful

And embellishments from each line: Captivating, Fascinating, Fetching & Enchanting

Do yourself a favour & get down to your nearest LSS & get yourself some. Aren't they just the coolest???
Happy scrappin' chaps!!
KJ

'Pink' lovliness!

I've been playing with some of my Pink Paislee again.....I love this brand. Their stuff is so versatile. If you want to see the whole blog post, head over to the Pink Paislee blog & be sure to say 'Hi!' 

Cocoa Daisy scraplift contest!

It's contest time again!! and our own gorgeous Daisy
Diva, Christine, is back at it this month, with another oh-so-inspiring
layout. See how Divas Aida and Emily took Christine's work and made it
their own here. AND DON'T FORGET - just by lifting this layout, you could win a FREE KIT and be featured in our Scraplift! column!



The deadline is the 10th June...so get scrapping girls!!

Cocoa Daisy May L.O's!

Tricia over at Cocoa Daisy out did herself this month...the May kit is GORGEOUS!!! Here are some L.O's & sneaks. The sneaks are to make sure you hop over to the CD site to see the rest & to take a look at what our SUPER talented team put together too.

Happy scrapping girls!!
KJ

Scrapbook & Cards Spring issue!

The Scrapbook & Cards Spring issue is out!

They are such a super mag and Kerry & Catherine are so great to work with! The amazing thing about this mag is that it is available for subscription over here if you prefer a paper & ink mag to drool over but if you are OK with pixels, you can down load it for FREE here.

I was very honored to be asked to contribute to this issue & do their 'Easy, difficult, Expert column' found on page 30 & 31... I had such a blast putting it together. Inside the mag you can find as well, amazing tips n tricks from well known & very talented scrappers like:

Kim Hughes
Linda Harrison
Kimber McGray
Roxanne Jegodtka
Michelle Engel

Here is a one of my L.O's from the article but for the rest you'll have to download the mag :o)

TFL!!!

So you think crocheting is for grannies??

Take a look at what crocheting can achieve....how gorgeous is this handbag????

I NEED one!!

Another challenge prompt??

Create a layout with a LIST... it can be lists of things you love, those that you detest, things you do all the time, or like my layout.. it is a list of the artists Max loves to listen to right now.

I used the Cocoa Daisy April kit to put them together....if you are keen to grab one for yourself, have a look here

And a close up!



Hope you are inspired, if you are & post a L.O anywhere, drop me a line...I'd love to take a look.

Have a super day!
Kim

Up for a challenge??

A couple of weeks ago, we over at Cocoa Daisy had a Spring crop...oooh! it was such a blast. So for those who weren't able to join us, I thought I'd post my challenges here. The cool thing is you will be able to make use of the flower tutorial I gave you on Wednesday

The 1st one is a fabric Challenge....here's a quick materials list:

*Card stock
*x2 different patterned papers
*Strips of fabric either plain to match your card stock or something that you dig!
* Odd piece of lace fabric or just ribbons & braids
* Piece of patterned fabric to make the main fabric flower
*A few embellishments of your choice/brads/buttons/flowers/journal block etc etc
*Sewing machine & needle & thread



You can decide to use the materials list to create a similar style to mine or create your own.. Just have fun! Play!!

Here it is close up:



Now remember to pop back tomorrow for challenge no #2.

Enjoy!!! & have super day!!
KJ
 
Amendment 09.05.09: There is no deadline for this, it was merely something to personally challenge you

Flower tutorial.

Mornin' all...thought I'd get you inspired to try your hand at a bit of sewing. For those of you panicking...please don't! The word sewing doesn't include the use of any machinery but rather the old fashioned needle & thread.

This is a tutorial I put together recently for the Cocoa Daisy Spring crop we held a week or so ago. It is really easy & worth a try.



*First start with a strip of fabric...the wider you cut it the bigger your flower will end up.
*Fold it in half width wise so you get a clean edge for the 'petals'.
*Pin & tack stitch it closed...remember to stop 1cm short on one end for joining the flower together.




*Holding the fabric in one hand & the thread still attached to the needle in the other, gently gather the fabric to one side.
*Once completely gathered, back stitch to stop it unraveling.



*With the right sides together, back stitch the x2 ends together to secure the flower circle.
*The flower is now complete.



*Using a large decorative brad or button through the middle, secure the flower onto your page.

Voila! all done...simple & effective way to make your own embellishments

I hope it was helpful??
Happy scrappin'!
KJ

Got the cover.

Ok now that the mag is on the shelves I can share my fantastic news (*I am still pinching myself).....that my 'Robot Love' L.O got the cover of the June Creating Keepsakes. My sweet friend Martha, scanned the front page (because mine hasn't arrived yet) & mailed it to me. I was over the moon (haha! no pun intended) when I opened her mail & saw it....& I just love the final cover layout with the toy robots....it looks so cool!

Thanks CK...you guys really know how to make a gals day (birthday actually hehe!) I'm off with a good friend to swipe some plastic & spoil myself. I have a feelin' it's gonna be a good day after all!

Chat later.
KJ