Create an oversized DIY Fringe Butterfly accent!

As a subscriber you get the privilege of enjoying some fantastic exclusive cut files. This is one of them…The Fringed Butterfly. All I can say is WOW! The February 2017 kits are so, so pretty…the butterflies & the amazing colors, are what make this craft so much fun!

Happy by Kim Watson

(FOR A DETAILED STEP BY STEP ON HOW I PUT THIS CUT FILE TOGETHER, BE SURE TO WATCH MY PROCESS VIDEO; SEE BELOW.)

Starting with the cut file, but keeping in mind it would dominate a big portion of the layout, I started arranging things around the page. Tilting the butterfly to the left, left space plenty of space in opposite corners, which was how I solved where to place my photograph.

I took the piece of ‘Oasis’ paper from Crate Paper & fussy cut a selection of roses suitable to fill the corners. The clusters, decorated with chipboard stickers & wood accents add to the bright, exotic feel of the page. I love how keeping them snug against the corners grounds the design without it looking too busy.

Fussy cut butterflies from Chasing Dreams were exactly what I needed to decorate the wings of big cut file butterfly. Using the x2 different sizes add dimension & balance. 

I hope you have found this inspirational?  I had so fun creating it & I know you will too! Thank you so much for stopping by. Remember to grab our complimentary cut files to help you make the most of your kits.

He Questions Everything by Kim Watson

Don’t you love that every month the Hip Kit Club scrapbooking kits are perfectly balanced for either BOY or GIRL themed projects? My starting point for this page was firstly the FEBRUARY mood board, as well as Ashley’s FREE cut files. I chose a narrow color palette of cobalt, yellow, teal & aqua for a trendy feel; the results are fabulous….& obviously very BOY!!

He Questions Everything by Kim Watson

My son Max is smart, sassy & always question life & the universe! He never takes things at face value & always analyses everything he is faced with. Sometimes it really drives me crazy, but I do know that God gave him his super charged brain for a unique purpose, so we strive to help him embrace being different, & be OK with who he is. This memory was worth scrapping & I wanted the page to make a STATEMENT in his album.

What better way to make a statement, than with the super, fun, bold, stripe from Amy Tan as seen in the February kits? It made the best base for my page! Don’t you just love the watercolor vibe she has going on in this collection??

Next came my title, I wanted it to be a funky mixture of the cool fonts & die cuts included in the  February kits. When working with Ashley’s FREE cut files, I decided to try something different. I opened the background cut file & isolated one of the talk bubbles, then super sized it. It became an intricate part of the page design by conjuring up thoughts of BIG CONVERSATION, as well as making up part of the title, together with the Amy Tan chipboard alphas, & glittery foam alphas from American Crafts, in such a fun way!

Next I worked on the photograph. HA! this shot really embraces his sassy attitude towards life. I love it!! Underneath you’ll notice I layered journal cards, paper pieces & tags…it not only makes for an eye catching cluster but gives the photo extra height too. For the secondary title on the right of the photo, I used a few of the cute printed chipboard bits from the Shimelle pack found in the Embellishment kit, & stickers from Amy Tan as found in the Project Life kit. Little wood alphas (from last month’s kit), enamel dots, grey alpha stickers & staples finish off things nicely here.

For more details & shots of my creative process, check out the slideshow HERE>>

Thanks so much for joining me today! I hope this project has inspired you in some way! Remember to join the happy gang on our FB members forum, where we all hang out, chat & share our creativity!

Have a great week further!

Paper Pieced embellishments for Christmas layouts.

Hi friends...Kim Watson here. Can you believe it is the 4 days before Christmas?? I love ‪#‎Christmas‬ time...it has to be one of my most favorite times of the year. I love the message of hope & love that Christmas brings, I love our family traditions, I love that the celebration of this special time brings families all over the world together. Today my page is about exactly that. Remembering the Merry ‪#‎Memories‬ of being together. 

Using the fabulous November kits & FREE ‪#‎cutfiles‬ from JustNick I created this page, papers are from "Oh What Fun" collection I designed for Hip Kits, embellishments are from Pinkfresh Studio, BasicGrey, My Mind's Eye & Hip Kits Exclusives.

Do you know that with every monthly kit comes a FREE printable sheet of EXTRA's found under downloads on our website? Check them out at http://www.hipkitclub.net/november-2015-downloads

Merry Memories by Kim Watson

Cutting, snipping & layering circles made these flowers so easy to make. The red flower got x2 holly leaves to finish it off...& the gold flower, a circle of pleated gold washi tape. Both so different & perfect for my page. 

With the Christmas spirit heavy in the air & jingle bells playing in just about every store you walk into…I am excited to share with you, another Christmas layout. For me, this page is a celebration of Christmas, & why this time of year is so special to me & my family!

Share the December Joy by Kim Watson

To start, I splattered some gorgeous metallic gold mist from Heidi Swapp, onto the white background mimicking falling snow. You can find it in the November Hip Kit Club color kit. Then using some of the Hip Kit Club free November cut files, designed by Ashley Horton, I cut out x4 large patterned paper trees. Pop dots in places, makes them nice & 3D.

So I encourage you to try your hand at paper piecing, it is an eye-catching & effective way to embellish those holiday themed pages. 

Thanks for stopping by! 

Pineapple mini book + FREE cut file.

With summer in the air & this weeks focus being on ‘Fancy Cuts’, I thought you, as loyal FP fans, might enjoy a FREE cut file & mini book idea.

Using the gorgeous Summer Sun collection, I created this Pineapple shaped mini book, I know you will love!

Pineapple Mini Book by Kim Watson 

To create the cute pineapple shaped covers, I layered yellow & orange plain papers which can be found on the reverse sides of the Summer Sun patterned papers. I used the aqua papers for the leaves & cut pineapple slices in x2 sizes, layering them together with buttons for the decorative flower. Twine & a fewephemera complete the arrangement, with a title cut from another brag card.

The inside pages are brag cards inserted into a folded paper strip, concertina style. SEE my post here for a FULL TUTORIAL. Just add photos, simple embellishments & journaling.

Here are a few of the inside pages, to give you an idea of how less is more when designing these decorative kinds of mini albums. I still want to add a few journaling strips, but the simple embellishments, definitely keep the focus on the photographs.

Here is another close up of the cover…and you are all done! This pineapple is sure to be a showstopper on your summer mantel!

As promised, here is the FREE Pineapple Mini Book cut file.

NB: it is for personal use only! Download HERE>>

Fancy Pants Designs collection used: Summer Sun

FREE cutfile: Painted Circles & published layout.

I was so honoured to have had this page published in the Autumn issue of +SCTMagazine. It is a page about my niece who is beautiful both inside & out!

:Download your FREE copy here: 

I used a combination of die-cut painted circles & watercolor washes to create the background page, teamed up with the beautiful Me-ology collection from +Fancy Pants Designs, buy the whole collection online HERE or here online at Get Fancy Studio

Sparkle & Shine by Kim Watson

As mentioned in my social media yesterday!

I have a BONUS FREEBIE for you.... 

The cut-file I created for this page FREE for your personal use!

Painted circles cut-file by Kim Watson

Have a wonderful week of preparation for Christmas. May things go smoothly & your days be filled with remembrance of why we celebrate this special time!

Merry Christmas to you all! 

Christmas layout + a FREE cut-file!

Sometimes Christmas scrapping needs to be about the real reason we even celebrate Christmas....Jesus & his selfless gift on eternal life, instead of only the chubby guy in the red suit & the sparkly tree that dominated most of our living rooms around this time of year. 

I designed my page to look like a gift to support my title & journaling theme using three random photos from the week before Christmas. Nothing posed, or ostentatious, no fancy filters or unreal settings. The first one is a 'just woken up on Christmas Day & we're still in our PJ's' kinda pic. The next one is Max with his school class giving out some love & carols at a local old age home . And the next one is a pic of our humble tree & few gifts. Santa wasn't too much of a hero last year, Mom & Dad were- hahaha. 

Products from +Fancy Pants Designs: Merry Little Christmas

The Real Gift by Kim Watson

Supplies: Papers & embellishments: +Fancy Pants Designs ; Christmas themed stamps & circle Dies: +Technique Tuesday; Snowflake dies: +echoparkpaper; Bow tie cut file: My own, Electronic die-cut machine: +Silhouette America; Adhesives: +TombowUSA 

 .FREE CUT FILE.

Download the free cut files: HERE 

(Feel free to use the cut-file for your personal use only!)

Thanks for stopping by!

Little Fox cut file for FREE!

Hello lovely crafters...

I hope you are having a fabulous Friday wherever you might be?

Today I have a cute FREE cut file to share with you. I made it for the Foxy, fall inspired page call & was ecstatic to have it picked up & published in the Papercrafts & Scrapbooking September 2014 issue magazine.

Supplies: +Fancy Pants Designs & +AmericanCrafts

Happy Wild & Free by Kim Watson

(Posted with prior permission from Papercrafts & Scrapbooking magazine. As seen in the September 2014 issue)

If you are wondering why my photos aren't too crisp, it is because I printed them onto canvas paper for a change. I love the rough, more rustic finish!

This is a close up of the little fox. I used russet cardstock, on top of a white background with a dark chocolate background. The title looks best in a mixture of colors. 

Download the cut-file: HERE

Let me know if you use the cutfile. I'd LOVE to see your work!

Have an awesome weekend! 

Paper Crafter's Library + Featured Designer

ENABLER ALERT! (for a chance to win)

Head on over to Paper Crafter’s Library today to see a fun, project from me and a feature on Fancy Pants Designs! Paper Crafter’s Library is the most comprehensive library of paper crafting videos on the web and a truly wonderful resource for crafters of all levels. If there is anything you need instruction for, they'll be able to show you how. 

I have a FULL TUTORIAL on their blog, showing you how to make this cute brag book + a FREE cut-file! 

SUPPLIES: Fancy Pants Designs- Oh! Deer Collection.

I have more great news! There is a super prize up for grabs too! 

Leave a comment on the Fancy Pants Designs blog AND the Paper Crafter's Library blog letting them know what you love about my project and you'll be entered in to win this Oh, Deer! prize pack!