See me in this issue + get your entries in!!

Yay! I am proud to share that this AMAZING #proudlysouthafrican magazine,

Scrap Affairs, is now on the shelves...not only here in SA but in Australia too. They have gone from strength to strength over the last year & I am so proud to be published in it. 

Congrats to Candice & her team!

Celebrate Friendship by Kim Watson 

White, is the new black, right? Take a look at this project that uses white & neutrals with gorgeous effect. The #january2017 Hip Kit Club kits were fabulous to work with...they just never seemed to end..so I had a ton of pretty#hipkitexclusivesproducts to use for this page. 

Clusters of pretty flowers, a combination of fussy cut flowers from Kimberly Krater Hutchison's paper & ephemera pack, cork from 1canoe2 for American Crafts & graphic flowers & leaves from a #freesubscriber printable I designed to coordinate with the January kits. 

Placed in a triangle formation, gives the page balance & interest drawing attention to the photo & journaling. Talking about journaling, because I needed more space for writing, I created a patterned paper panel under the photograph, then typed straight onto the vellum. It allows one to clearly read the journaling, as well as allowing the dotted pattern to show through. 

Lastly tiny white butterflies placed diagonally across the page are what was needed to draw everything together. I hope you like this idea...? Be sure leave a comment & let me know what you think.

Scrap Affairs sketch Contest by Kim Watson

This the sketch contest I designed for Scrap Affairs. You will find all the details in this issue. Remember you have an opportunity to get your page published, so it is so really worth entering. I look forward to seeing what you create! 

Happy days crafty friends!

Hugs

So excited to be in this Issue!

Just wanted to give a little shout out to the Editors & team over at Scrapbook & Cards! I am thrilled to announce that I had two pages included in this AWESOME Spring 2017 issue. Wow! To have my work alongside some of the biggest talent in the industry still makes me giddy!

Find my work & other amazing inspiration here >>

Scrapbook & Cards Spring 2017 Issue

Dunkin' Together + a FREE cut file by Kim Watson

Being a Mom by Kim Watson

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kim

The Big Reveal...SCT Spring 2015 issue.

Yay! it is finally here...the BIG reveal....

The Spring 2015 issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today!

I am so thrilled to be a part of the 2015 spring issue which goes live today in stores, with subscribers around the world and on the SCT website for free download or subscription!  I wanted to share in the excitement by sharing the  links to this issue with you...because it is one not to be missed!

Here are some sneaks of my page included in the magazine:

You'll be needing these important links:

• shop sct
• like SCT on facebook
• follow SCT on twitter
• follow their pinterest boards
• watch their YouTube videos
• follow SCT on Intagram @sctmagazine
• join SCT at a Crop & Create event (so much fun!)

How to use 6x6 and 8x8 paper pads!

Do you squirrel away your 8x8 & 6x6 paper pads like I do?? I look at them & feel bad that I am not actually using them, so thought I'd challenge myself to try. This is the result!

8x8 pads don't have to be limited to mini books, I used 5 pages from a 8x8 pad to create the entire layered background on this double page. 

I am proud to share it was published in a local print magazine: Scrapping & Kei. Many thanks to Liezel & the team for selecting it.  

It page about one of my closest friends, Lisa. Everything about the page is a reflection of who she is. It is a gift for her birthday to be hung in her bedroom :)

• She is a girly girl
• Loves the pretty things in life.
• Loves gold accessories & home decor accents.
• Crazy about cute critters.
• One of the strongest people I know. 
• Has beautiful, kind & thoughtful personality.

Hello my Name is Lisa by Kim Watson

Supplies: Digital supplies: Actions by Sweet Shoppe; Cardstock: +Bazzill Basics Paper ; Patterned paper: +Cosmo Cricket , +Glitz Design ; Stickers, Paper leaves, Gold Brads: +American Crafts; Frame: Jillibean Soup; Tags: Elle Studio; Wooden Veneer: +Freckled Fawn, Cosmo Cricket; Fabric pom-pom: +Basic Grey; Stamp, Ink: +My Favorite Things Stamps; Mist: Maya Road, +Ranger Ink ; Stencils: The Crafters Workshop; Adhesive: +TombowUSA , +Thermoweb , 3L; Tools: Scissors, Mat & Trimmer: +Fiskars ; Other: Typewriter, Vellum, Buttons. 

How-to create the collage background:

• Select 'muted' co-ordinating paper designs.
• Cut the pages into different width paper strips.
• Layer over one another to create a well balanced collage.
• Adhere along the top edges of the paper only leaving the bottoms loose for 3 dimensional texture.
• Mist entire page with opaque white mist. Allow enough drying time. (White takes longer than usual colors.)
• Splatter with highlight color and paint water color dots in a 3rd color, creating an interesting background.
• Once dry, add decorative stitching.
• Complete your page on top of patch-worked background. 

Paper leaves, journaling onto vellum, buttons, brads & tags make this page a winner! 

My title was matted onto a big stamped image by My Favorite Things stamps...isn't it divine! More buttons, a heart badge & glittered bling add lovely focal points to the page.

I hope this technique has inspired you to haul out those smaller pads & get them onto a scrapbook page.

I'm glad you stopped by!

Scrapbooking your other passions?

As you know, February means Valentine’s Day. This page focuses on one of my greatest loves,

but not necessarily romance. Instead of focusing on a sweetheart, it focuses on where we live; one of the most beautiful places on earth. 

When tackling this article assignment for Papercrafts & Scrapbooking magazine, I found choosing only a few photos from the 100's I have on file, a difficult task. 

The thing that jumped out at me was the amount of breath-taking sunset images I had captured since living here in Kommetjie, so finally settled on 3 of my most recent to use on this scrapbook page. It went without saying that I would have to enlarge one of them to maximise its 'wow-factor'. The shot in question was taken using my iPhone, seriously...no lenses or effects. It looks like that IRL :)

I feel so spoilt at the sheer amount of beauty that surrounds us merely a 5 minutes drive from our house. 

Our neighborhood has an enormous feeling of space & freedom, having the mountains behind & in front of us, with the Atlantic in between . It makes me happy to wake up every morning, knowing that a moments walk or drive in any direction, and & I can be surrounded by world-class beauty.

Love This by Kim Watson: Supplies: Cardstock: AmericanCrafts; Patterned paper: Elle's Studio, +Fancy Pants Designs; Chipboard, Tags, Buttons, Envelope, Stickers, Blackboard label: +Fancy Pants Designs ; Decorative Tape: +Freckled Fawn; Hemp: +Close To My Heart ; Stamps: +Technique Tuesday , Elle's Studio, Cocoa Daisy; Ink: +Ranger Ink ; Pen: +Kuretake ZIG ; Adhesive: +TombowUSA, +Thermoweb, +Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ; Tools: Mini Attacher by +Ranger Ink; Cutting mat, Scissors, Trimmer by +Fiskars

Making the most of a preprinted tag from  Elle's Studio with the addition of a big button, chipboard from Fancy Pants Designs & stamps, creating the cutest accent cluster for the corner of the big photo. 

Adding another accent cluster to the bottom right corner of the large photo, creates movement across the page as well as balance. Don't you LOVE that cute stamp from Technique Tuesday?!

More layering of accents from the Memories Captured collection from Fancy Pants Designs & stamped images from Technique Tuesday.

So I challenge you to try scrapbooking another passion or great love in your life, other than the 2 legged variety :D

Glad you stopped by!

Crafty ways with everyday products!

Yes...it is the week of LOVE!

Yes... it is commercialised......but let's be honest it is fun, and you can be assured, your loved ones on the receiving end of your love gifts & spoils are surely not going to be complaining about commercialism hehe!

The page I am sharing is a scrapbook layout as published in the Feb 2014 issue of Paper Crafts  & Scrapbooking magazine. It is about our cute daughter & one of her (boy) BFF's. Their love & support of each other in an age where life puts so much pressure on one, is refreshing & sweet! Worthy of a scrapbook page.

Love you to the Moon by Kim Watson: Supplies: Cardstock: American Crafts; Patterned paper: +Heidi Swapp, Elle's Studio; Tags & Stamps: Elle's Studio; Buttons: +Fancy Pants Designs; Glitter: Martha Stewart; Mist, Gesso, Ink and Texture Paste: +Ranger Ink; Pen: +Kuretake ZIG ; Adhesive: +Thermoweb, +TombowUSA ; Stencils: The Crafters Workshop; Cutting mat, Scissors, Trimmer by +Fiskars ; Buttons; Other: Black charcoal pencil.

When creating this page....I was challenged to use everyday...ordinary things found at home & in your junk drawer.

These are the obscure things I used: 

• Bamboo coaster mat
• Crossword pages 
• Ticket strips
• Mat & beads
• Dental floss

I gesso'd a bunch of tickets from the strip to knock back the red color, & created paper feathers in different sizes. One I left as is, the other I covered in liquid glue & dredged in fine gold glitter. Gorgeous!!

See the little wooden frame around the sentiment card? I used a bamboo coaster mat, undid it and used the thin bamboo sticks as the supports for my feathers & frame. I took my extra minty dental floss & dyed with lime green mist...it became a super color accent for the layout, which I looped & tied across the page.  

BONUS: my page smells all fresh & minty! :)

Using a kiddies art mat & beads, I created a 'love' inspired accent which when ironed melted & sealed together. Using zig-zag scissors, I cut the ironing sheet into a circles, stitched it & matted the bead accent on top. The discarded bead template came in real handy to add 'comb-like' texture to texture paste onto the background before misting & inking. I tore dictionary pages into quarters & gesso'd them onto my background page for texture & interest. 

Left white, I used the dental floss to stitch buttons & hand stitching areas for added interest.

Ok...let me say....as bizarre as this challenge was...I loved it. It stretched me creatively & I loved every moment of designing it.

Thanks for stopping by!

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! 

Got the cover + Masterful Scrapping

Once again I am blown away by the talent & intellect of some of the wonderful people I get to work with in the Scrapbooking Industry.  

Yesterday Process Play ebook went live over at Masterful Scrapbook Design and I am very excited and honored to be invited back as one of the Guest Teachers! This issue is clever, informative & full of wonderful tips & tricks to help even the most advanced designer get the most out of her creative process. Once again +Debbie Hodge, +Tami Taylor & +Amy Kingsford have outdone themselves. Thank you for having me join you & the rest of the talented teachers once again!

The other teachers include +Carrie Arick, +Leah Farquharson, +Lynn Grieveson, +Sue Althouse 

If you aren't a subscriber...I recommend you reconsider & sign up. 
The content ROCKS!!

(PS: That is my page, 'Capture' on the cover...I'm stoked!)

SNEAKS of my the pages!

Many thanks to +FancyPantsDesigns, Elle's Studio & American Crafts for the amazing products used for these projects. 

 Happy Friday peeps!