Mixed media Blog hop + still a chance to win.

Lovely people... over the last week I have been blogging about the CK mixed media Vol.2 issue right!

Oh before I forget, you still have until Friday to leave a comment on this blog post>>> for a chance to win a copy of CK mixed media Vol.2 issue. Come on...go leave me a comment!!

Today I am excited to say that today a bunch of creative, fun gals from the industry who have projects included in the mag are blog hopping & sharing a bit about the pages they had published. I am especially thrilled that a bunch of them were the designers who's pages I was fortunate enough to have included in the article I wrote 'Collage Whimsy'. I was so happy how it turned out but alas you'll have to buy the issue to read it LOL. 

The great news is that Paper Crafts/ Creating Keepsakes magazine are going to continue printing special subject mags next year...so watch the news for up & coming issues.

I was blessed to have a selection of pages published in this one.  
Here are a few sneaks:

From the article: Around The House

 From the Article: Modeling Mediums

From the Article: Mad For Metallic

Here is the master list of designers playing along and their blog links. So be sure and check out today's featured blogs, each one of them are inspiring and have fresh ideas you can add to your mixed media scrapbooking. Remember to come back tomorrow for even more!

Creating Keepsakes Mixed Media Scrapbooking
Official Blog Hop Roster

Wednesday September 25th, 2013
Liz Hicks
Noel Culbertson
Ronda Palazzari
Angela Magnuson
Marion Smith 

Sharon Laakkonen 
Terri Anderson 
Candy Rosenberg


Thursday September 26th, 2013
Liz Hicks
 Courtney Walsh
Stacy Cohen
KIM WATSON- that's me<<<
Agnieszka Bellaidea 

Susan Weckesser
Layle Konkar
Stephanie Ackerman
Sherry Mendoza 
Ashley Harris 
Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

PS: A huge thank you to the cute Liz Hicks for organising this blog hop. 

Photo Transfer technique + Studio Calico

As you know I showcased on my blog, the Photo Transfer technique a few days ago as seen in the CK Mixed Media Scrapbooking, vol. 2. It was part of the blog hop to promote the CK blog hop. 

I thought I'd show you another take on the same technique with different outcome. 

This is the page:

Grasp by Kim Watson

Photo transfer Technique using clear packing tape:

Step#1- Print your photo onto regular printer paper using a color laser printer.

Step#2- Cover the surface with clear packing tape or shelf plastic, & trim off excess paper.

Step#3- Soak in water until completely saturated.

Step#4- Turn image over and keeping the paper wet, gently rub off the backing paper with your finger. You will be left with a transparent image of your photo. 

Here is a close up of how the woodgrain paper creates awesome texture beneath my transparent photo. 

 A close up of my stitched title.

A close up of my stitched accents & speech bubble.

These are the kits I used to create this page:

Double Scoop from Studio Calico

Marks & Co kit from Studio Calico

REMEMBER:
Creating Keepsakes has generously offered to give away one copy of Mixed Media, vol. 2 on my blog, follow these steps for a chance to win. 

1) Make sure you visit the Creating Keepsakes Blog leave a comment there too, to enter the Contest.

2) Just leave a comment my previous blog post. I will choose a random winner on Friday, September 27.

So if you haven't left your comments yet, you'd better hurry for a chance to win.

I hope you have found this helpful?!
Thanks for stopping by!

Creating Keepsakes Mixed Media Vol. + Giveaway!

Hi there crafty friends, if you have reached my blog it means that you have completed the CK Mixed media blog hop! Woop!

For those of you that may be starting the hop here, hiya & a huge welcome to the CK Mixed Media Scrapbooking, vol. 2 blog hop. Each of the talented designers participating are sharing a layout or project that focuses on a specific section you will find in this special issue. 

Modeling Mediums – Mou Saha
Color – Riika Kovasin
Fabric – Cindy Tobey
Metallic – Stacy Cohen
Around the House – Ashley Horton
Collage – Susan Weckesser
Photo Transfer – ME :) (you are here)

This special issue focuses on techniques & how-to's for mixed media scrapbooking & is full of amazing layouts and creative ideas using color mediums, modeling mediums, fabric, collage, metallics, you are going to want to try for yourself. 

This is one of the pages I had published in this issue. It focuses on a versatile tape transfer technique.

So Lucky by Kim Watson:(posted with prior permission from creative crafts group) 

(Supplies: Cardstock: Carta Bella Papers; Patterned paper, decorative tape, Jewel accents, Banner trim, Stickers: Glitz Designs; Die cut sheets, Chevron paper and Chipboard: Fancy Pants Designs; Paint: Ranger; Octopus Stamp for scanning: Cocoa Daisy; Pens: Zig; Adhesive: Tombow; Tools: Mat, Trimmer and scissors: Fiskars; Other: Sewing machine, 2" clear packing tape.) 

Close up of the transfer technique used on a photo strip

This is a close up of a black & white Crackin image I found on the internet, transfered in the same way to make a cool transparent accent. 

There are other applications for this technique.... it works with patterned paper as well. I made my own washi tape. 

Take a look at this Washi Tape Tutorial:

Step #1

 Cut paper strips & immerse in water until saturated.

Step#2

 Keeping paper very wet rub off the backing paper.

Step #3

 Cut into 'tape' strips once dry.

Step #4

 Add to your scrapbook page using adhesive.

Step #5

Creating Keepsakes has generously offered to give away one copy of Mixed Media, vol. 2 on my blog, follow these steps for a chance to win. 

1) Make sure you visit the Creating Keepsakes Blog leave a comment there too, to enter the Contest.

2) Just leave a comment on this post. I will choose a random winner on Tuesday, September 24.

NOTE: US winners will receive a print copy of the magazine. International winners will be given a download for a PDF version of the magazine.

Also, if you are looking for more information on this Special Issue, please check out the following links:

Mixed Media on CK
Mixed Media in the Online Store 

You can see a sneak peek here, and be sure to check out the awesome free downloads from this issue here.

Thanks for stopping by, have a super weekend

Are you the winner?

We have a winner for the Seasons issue I was giving away....please congratulate....

 Adele, could you please email me your postal address & I'll make sure your CK issue gets into the mail asap. Thanks to everyone who played along.

Have a great weekend!

Thanks

Still time to win + newest CK issue.

 You have until midnight tonight to leave me a comment for a chance to win this issue. Leave a comment on the blog post linked below. 

http://kj-starre.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-ck-scrapbooking-ideas-for-every.html

New CK Scrapbooking Ideas for Every Season + a great giveaway.

If you are looking for great ideas to jump start your scrapbooking this year, look no further. Creating Keepsakes magazine has a NEW issue out this week, Scrapbooking Ideas for Every Season AND I have a spare copy I'd like to giveaway to one of my lovely blog readers. 

All I ask you to do is leave ONE comment on THIS POST telling me which season you need the most inspiration for when scrapping? 
NB: Please make sure your sign-in profile has a contact email address reflected somewhere or leave me a contact email address in your comment, just in case you are the winner & I need to get a hold of you.

You have until January 18th to post your comment for a chance to win.

And if I may...I'd like to brag a bit & say...see this cute cover? Well I designed it... I must say it was easy creating a page with that adorable baba as my subject matter :D

 This is a page I designed for the Winter section, but if it is Spring, Summer, Fall & winter...you'll find tons of inspiration & lift-able pages inside this 'must-have' issue.

 

Here is a sneak peak of what you can expect inside:

That’s just a taste of what you’ll find in Scrapbooking Ideas for Every Season. Check out our sneak peek to discover even more of what this issue has to offer, and get a copy today.

 

I am so glad you stopped by!

Congrats to the winner!

We have a winner of the latest Creating Keepsakes special issue: 

Holidays & Celebrations!

CONGRATULATIONS! Desire!
I'll make sure your issue gets mailed out to you asap. (A random fact...this is the first time in all my years of giveaways that the very last comment was selected. It was obviously meant to be yours.)

Thanks for playing along peeps! I'll be having another giveaway next week. So remember to  stop by for the details.
Have a fabulous day!