Fun with Amy Tan sketch book + layouts.

I was very honored to get some of the gorgeous @AmyTangerine sketch book collection from @AmCrafts to play with. I certainly got my 'crafty fill' after a marathon of fabulous water color & doodled goodness. Teamed up with my Silhouette... I think I am hooked with her Amy's stuff & am looking forward to seeing the next collection IRL after Summer CHA 2012. 

It seems as though the color tangerine is, well, my new fave color... and rightly so because according to Pantone, it the color of the year 2012 too :) I love how it makes the other color appear super vibrant & helps the black accents look extra punchy.

Pinch me by Kim Watson

 Instagram it by Kim Watson

 

Remember California by Kim Watson

Thanks for looking sweet bloggy friends! If you manage to find some of this gorgeous line in your LSS or online. Grab it...you won't regret that purchase.

Have a great day...'cos tomorrow is CHA. I for one & looking so forward to seeing what newness the manufacturers are going to come up with this summer. I am hoping to post some of my fave goodies here on my blog.

Oh & before I forget... I have a fabulous giveaway happening on my blog tomorrow...so make sure to visit in the morning!

CK layouts to share + CHA

There is so much going on in my life right now...but business aside I was dying to blog, so I'll get right to it.

I wanted to share a couple of the page that have been published in CK...

This page was for Erin Weed's article where she explores adding calendars to your scrapbook pages. I created this calender template & used Lawn Fawn stamps to embellish it. See here for a :FREEBIE DOWNLOAD: of the template.

January 2012 by Kim Watson

As seen in the January/ February 2012 issue of Creating Keepsakes magazine. Copyright creative crafts group. posted with prior permission from the publisher.

I designed this page for Cindy Tobey's article, 'That's Entertainment', using You've Got Mail with Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan DVD cover for my inspiration. I Used the title (obviously LOL) & even recreated the faded vibe to match the cover design. Have you ever tried using something from your DVD collection to jump start a scrapbook page?


You've Got Mail by Kim Watson

As seen in the January/ February 2012 issue of Creating Keepsakes magazine. Copyright creative crafts group. posted with prior permission from the publisher.
This page I created for Deena Wuest's (now Boese... pronounced 'Bays') article, 'Hey It's Hybrid'. I created the 'BOY' banner in Photoshop, then printed & cut it out of heavy cardstock. See here for a :FREEBIE DOWNLOAD: of the banner in a PSD format.

Oh Boy by Kim Watson

As seen in the January/ February 2012 issue of Creating Keepsakes magazine. Copyright creative crafts group. posted with prior permission from the publisher.

Pic's from CHA!
The Cocoa Daisy girls...Nat & Ronda.

 Laura, Suzy, Stacy & myself at the Amy Tan booth.

 Stacy, Cindy, Suzy, Laura, Linda & myself checking out 7 Gypsies.

 Megan & Cindy getting in touch with their theatrical side at the GCD Studio's booth.

 Me & Cindy.

 All of us oogling at the Studio Calico & American Crafts booths.

I miss Los Angeles so much.... I could move there & be ever so happy, really. Any offers of a job?! and I'll be there without so much as a hesitation. Hint..hint! :D

Have a FABULOUS weekend! I know I am going to!

Updated my gallery + Layouts

I have been slow in catching up with life since getting back from CHA (I have so much to share about my trip too but I just don't seem to be able to get there). What with family life & horrible jet lag I feel like I am wadding through jello. But the good news is I am slowly finding my creative feet again and loving the process. This process has drawn me firmly to my Silhouette SD again...flip! I love that machine. I have been making my own cutting files & loving the result. Gotta love being able to drive a vector program :)

Oh I have just updated my Cocoa Daisy gallery with some more projects :here:

 & who's counting anyway? by Kim Watson

 I misted my ampersand using white Mr Huey & cut the back ground, labels & 'fun' title using my Silhouette SD.

Family Love by Kim Watson

The Chevron Stamp is part of this month's stamp subscription. I stamped & used Aqua Zing embossing powder to get my vibrant color.

I have so many stories to share from LA but that'll only be next week with all my deadlines & assignments due any day now. I'll leave you with this photo. I mentioned I stayed with my super fun & crazy friend Suzy Plantamura, whom I adore? Well this is us horsing around whilst we waited for our Bagel breakfasts. Miss you friend!!

 Anyway...time I hit the feathers... assignments to be worked on in the morning, birthday parties to go to etc etc.
Glad you stopped by!

cha- W2012

.....my ticket is booked & I'm off to LA in January. All in support of this fab event! YAY!! I still can't believe how easy it was to find a ticket. I am so looking forward to meet up with all my scrapping buddies again! I can't wait!

Are any of you bloggy peeps going? If you are, please let me know we must do coffee together!!

It is a GOOD day!

Have seen this?

(as seen on AC studio blog)

Elizabeth Kartchner (Dear Lizzy) has teamed up with American Crafts & launched a new line spring line of papers & embellishments?

The line is a fun and fanciful spring-themed line, inspired by the concept of an outdoor tea party. This collection features new and unique products like fabric paper, crocheted flowers and multi-color Thickers accents along with favorites like patterned paper, glitter and puffy Thickers, Minimarks rub-on sheets, Remarks sticker sheets, Details layered embellishments, clear stamps, carded premium and specialty ribbon, printed chipboard and paper House shapes, Flair and assorted Elements.

 Take a look:

I cannot wait to get my little paws on some of this gorgeousness! If you are going to CHA make sure you stop by the American Crafts stand & take a closer look.
Happy Monday to you!
KJ