Showing posts with label Scrapbooking kits.. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scrapbooking kits.. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Scrapping with layers + yellow alert!

I hope where ever you find yourself, that you are having the BEST time?! Here are some of my projects using the May Hip kit & add-ons. I am really enjoying the vibrant patterned papers & embellishment combinations!!
This week I thought I’d focus on the gorgeous Pink Paislee goodies from the #citrusbliss collection included in the kits.
Life is Sweet by Kim Watson 
@HipKitClub @KimWatson @pinkpaislee #ppcitrusbliss #scrapbooking #12x12 #layout  @shopEvalicious
These photos are from a few years back, I find scrapbooking older photos as well as current ones, refreshing & keeps my albums fresh & interesting.
@HipKitClub @KimWatson @pinkpaislee #ppcitrusbliss #scrapbooking #12x12 #layout  @shopEvaliciousIt was the citrus slices paper that sparked the idea of using circles in this design, which in turn sparked the idea of using some of the citrus cut-outs to make flowers. They add great 3D interest to my circle clusters.
@HipKitClub @KimWatson @pinkpaislee #ppcitrusbliss #scrapbooking #12x12 #layout  @shopEvaliciousThe cute stamp set from the May Color Kit & stencil…were a fantastic way to add subtle texture to my page. I layered the stamped images in soft colors around the page making sure to keep them understated, not to distract attention away from the focal areas.
@HipKitClub @KimWatson @pinkpaislee #ppcitrusbliss #scrapbooking #12x12 #layout  @shopEvalicious
As usual Evalicious’s wood veneer sentiments are adorable & fabulous on any page. For added color accent, I painted ‘Life is Sweet’ with lime green & magenta with stunning results. It really draws attention of the page. 
For this page, wanted a more graphic feel page with pops of bright colors on a neutral black & white spotted background!
Sweet & Sassy by Kim Watson
@HipKitClub @KimWatson @americancrafts @shopEvalicious @chickaniddy #scrapbookingkit #summercraft #layout #papercraft
I am so thrilled with how this page turned out. I am generally nervous about mixed media, not wanting to mess my page up with my clumsy attempts at adding paint & ink but this time it actually worked. I think the smaller stencils in the Color Kit teamed with daubers is what did the trick & I love how the mixed media looked under the vellum layer.
@HipKitClub @KimWatson @americancrafts @shopEvalicious @chickaniddy #scrapbookingkit #summercraft #layout #papercraft Making the most of the May Color Kit & stencils…I started by adding painted texture to my page, layering the stencils using the yellow & green paint daubers, I added both solid colors & doodled outlines.
@HipKitClub @KimWatson @americancrafts @shopEvalicious @chickaniddy #scrapbookingkit #summercraft #layout #papercraft
I then created interesting, layered clusters around the page. Trimming down the red Evalicious journal card made a fabulous sentiment tag. As did her cute puffy stickers layered onto a circle label with a tiny stamped sentiment. The stamp set which has loads of very small sentiments & accents words comes in the May Color Kit too. I am finding them perfect for a reluctant stamper like myself. They add super texture & interest to the page
@HipKitClub @KimWatson @americancrafts @shopEvalicious @chickaniddy #scrapbookingkit #summercraft #layout #papercraft The rest of the journal card became a label, layered with green one, a wood veneer accent & stamped images,  I created a pretty cluster in the bottom right corner too.
@HipKitClub @KimWatson @americancrafts @shopEvalicious @chickaniddy #scrapbookingkit #summercraft #layout #papercraft Using my trusty typewriter, I journaled onto a piece of  trimmed Chickaniddy paper, stamped with a few images to make it more interesting.
Yet more evidence of an amazingly well planned & thought out kit from Hip Kits. The perfect mixture of patterned papers, accents & embellishments, make designing scrapbook pages a breeze. Make sure to secure your June kits, & July kits. they are almost sold out.
Glad you stopped by!!

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

My Creative Scrapbook + Sept kit

I am honored to be Guest DT for +mycreativescrapbook this month!
Such pretty kits, with a great mix of goodies this month from My Minds Eye: Jubilee collection. 

Enjoy & Live by Kim Watson




 Great Adventure by Kim Watson



Live it Up by Kim Watson


Live Life by Kim Watson





For more information on their lovely kits, check out the website. 
Thanks for stopping by!

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Layout + Studio Calico

I want to share this special page quickly with you today. It was made using mostly Lawn Park kit & Wholesale product from Studio Calico. The colors, textures & beautiful mix of patterned papers were perfect for my page theme. Yogurt icecream is sort of a fortnightly tradition for us after church, on Sundays. It is a lovely outing and the kiddlets LOVE the spoil. Gotta love the instant perfection of a moment captured with Instagram.

Marcel's makes us Happy! by Kim Watson
I used a combination of sequins & beads strung on twine to make my sweet banners. They work perfectly to balance color on the page as well as framing all the page elements!

A fun memory captured with gorgeous products!
Glad you stopped by!

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Sunday sketch + @Studio_Calico

The sweet Kelly Purkey asked me to make a page using this cute sketch by Kelly Noel.

I still had some goodies left over from my Guest designer Boardwalk kit, and these are the pages I came up with:
Treasure by Kim Watson

The sketch was so cute that I thought I'd make the most of it & interpreted into a two page layout. The beauty of Kelly having kept her photos to one side, meant I could use the whole left hand page for photographs, leaving the right for my title & journaling

Life does return by Kim Watson

For some variety and to stretch the sketch I flipped the sketch on it's side for my single 8.5x11" page. Grouping same sized photos in a clump like Kelly's to the left and placing my title & journaling asymmetrically to the right, allows the page breathing space to avoid cluttering. By using scalloped trim & similar elements on my page, one can clearly see the sketch at a glance

Too read more on how the sketch contest works & the details of where & how to post you takes... see here:~
Glad you stopped by!

Monday, August 22, 2011

Siren's Call + Projects

The August Cocoa Daisy kit, Siren's Call is bright & festive, so I decided to stick to limited color palette for each page this time and I LOVE how they turned out. If you want to see more detail take a look at my whole gallery here~. If you are looking for more inspiration for your August kit, see the rest of the DT gallery here~.

Stay True to your word by Kim Watson



Hello Spring by Kim Watson


Learn Something new by Kim Watson



The banner stamp I used is an exclusive stamp I designed. It can be bought separately from the Cocoa Daisy store here~. It is so much fun to use, and the separate flags make it really versatile too.  Although the kit is sold out there are a few of x2 of the add-on’s Athena and Circe left; so grab one or both while you still can.
I'm glad you stopped by!

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

We have a winner + ♥ ♥

Yes... we have a winner for the gorgeous Boardwalk kit the Studio Calico so very generously gave me to give away.

Please congratulate......Jingle!!


Well done girl!! I just know you are going to LOVE this kit!
We'll have it in the mail to you soon!

I am so glad so many of you decided to play along...it was fun!



Tuesday, August 02, 2011

Giveaway + Studio Calico Boardwalk kit.

So are you feeling lucky?? Do you LOVE Studio Calico??

Reason I ask is that April & Studio Calico have very generously given me one of their gorgeous August kits, Boardwalk, to give away to one of my sweet blog friends.


This is a description of the loveliness you could get your hands on!!

"Walk down the Boardwalk and head out to the beach  - August's main kit has a calming palette of blues and greens, reminiscent of the ocean. In addition to just released products from American Crafts and Pink Paislee, we've packed Boardwalk with exclusives - there are two patterned papers designed by Crate Paper, a Sassafras alphabet in a just for us color, and two papers and an alphabet by Studio Calico that you won't find anywhere else. Dig your toes into the sand and get ready to be inspired!"
To win this loveliness you need to:
Leave me a comment on this post telling me what your fave x2 Mr Huey mist colors are & mention this giveaway on your blog, FB or Twitter, but hurry you'll have to get onto it by Midnight Sunday 7th August 2011.  
NB: The drill is the same...PLEASE only one entry per person and if you do not have your email address on your blog profile, then please leave your addie in your comment so I can contact you if you are the winner.

So whether we are friends or not, international or from the US, don't be shy... you HAVE to enter!! 'Cos it's gorgeous!

 

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Studio Calico Boardwalk + Layouts

I am thrilled to be guest designer over at Studio Calico this month. The main kit April sent, Boardwalk & Tide pool add-on has the most gorgeous colors and fun accents! I have enjoyed the last 3 days immensely, immersing myself in beautiful papers & fabulous Mr Huey colors creating projects for the gallery.
Thanks a ton April, it was so much fun!!

Breath of Fresh Air by Kim Watson

I used x2 colors of Mr Huey mist for this page. Bluegrass for the 'Hexagon banners', and Pickle for the misted mats.


Low Tide by Kim Watson

For the mistable alphas & star fish I used Hot Dog Mr Huey with a spritz of Lemonade and for the mistable fabric scallops, I used Bluegrass and Bonny Blue.


Friends by Kim Watson

Here I used Bonny Blue and White for the splattering.


You'll notice I used the LOVELY Sassfras border stickers like from the Sea Glass add-on, only because I had some on hand. They are so versatile.
Well that's all for now...peeps. Hope you are all having a super weekend where ever you might be. I need to go & practice my songs for band in the morning. Brrr! I am not looking forward to my 6.30am rise to get to church on time for the pre-service run through.
Glad you stopped by!!