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

It's the last day!

Tick...tock...

NOTE: It's that time again! Do you want a chance to win a super #prize & a chance to be the #featureddesigner in November's #newsletter? Then you have until midnight, tonight. Monday 10th November, to get your #sketch entries in. 

Here is a reminder of the #sketch you must use together with some of the newer #fancypantsdesigns products! If you take a look in the October Newsletter, you'll find some amazing sketch support from some our#designers to inspire you.

This is my take on the sketch....I am excited to see what you create!

Be Happy by +Kim Watson 

Supplies: All products from +Fancy Pants Designs (True Friend collection), Mist: +Studio Calico ; Metal Dies: +TechniqueTuesday; Die-cutting machine: +Fiskars FUSE; Electronic machine: +Silhouette America ; Adhesives: +Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ; +TombowUSA

Tell me the word 'HAPPY' isn't just adorable in gold foil??? Many thanks to +Technique Tuesday for the die :)

So I encourage you to get your entries in to Fancy pants ASAP. Either post to their Facebook wall or Instagram using the hashtag #fancypantsdesigns. 

Have a super crafty day friends!

Two pages + One sketch.

I love sketches...especially when you stand a chance to win a  fabulous prize :) :)
Call me 'Shallow Hal' if you must har-har!

This is last month's +Fancy Pants Designs sketch contest by Jenny Evans!

These are my two takes, as published in the October Fancy Pants Designs E-magazine.

For this page I used the sketch as is.

Life is a Circus by Kim Watson

Supplies- Cardstock: +AmericanCrafts; Corrugated Cardstock; Patterned papers, Die-cuts, Tags, Tickets, Stickers, Flair, Sequins, Buttons, Cork accents: +Fancy Pants Designs Everyday Circus Collection; Peg & Twine: Maya Road; White Pen: Sakura; Adhesive: +TombowUSA; Cutting Machine: +Silhouette America

 And for this version I flipped the sketch on it's side.

Sweet Treat by Kim Watson

 Supplies- Cardstock: +AmericanCrafts; Patterned papers, Die-cuts, Tags, Tickets, Stickers, Flair, Buttons, Chipboard accents: +Fancy Pants Designs Everyday Circus Collection; Twine: +Close To My Heart; Adhesive & Pen: +TombowUSA

I will be posting the latest sketch contest details on Monday, so make sure to pop back to my blog in a few days.

Glad you stopped by!

I [heart] sketches by #fancypantsdesigns!

Yes...it is almost time again, for us at #fancypantsdesigns to select a winner for the #August sketch #contest as seen in our August newsletter!

Need a little inspiration?

This is the amazing August sketch by the talented Jenny Evans. 

My take on the sketch...interpreted into a 8.5"x11"version!

Collection used: Me-ology by Fancy Pants Designs.

Hello Cut-file: Fancy Pants Designs can be purchased in the Silhouette online store. 

Collection used: Me-ology by Fancy Pants Designs, Vellum Paper by Fancy Pants Designs, +Thermoweb , +Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, +TombowUSA adhesive and watercolor crayons, Veneer by +Studio Calico, Other: #Homemade Enamel dots. 

So hurry...you have 5 days to get your entries in. I can't wait to see your awesome work!

Thanks for stopping by!

FREE cutfile + a new Sketch!

Every month #fancypantsdesigns runs a sketch contest in their monthly newsletter/ emag. The amazing this about it is, it is FREE!! You can download from their website, or even easier, have it sent directly to your inbox, all you have to do it sign up.

This is the sketch contest from the July newsletter... to give you an idea of how cool they are. You get a FREE sketch to work from, as well as a bunch of sketch support from the Fancy pants Designers. 

Each month the selected winner not only wins a Fancy pants Designs hamper but also has the chance to be the featured designer in the monthly newsletter too.

Collection used: Everyday Circus by +FancyPantsDesigns

My take on +Jenny Evans  fabulous sketch!

BONUS! free Ampersand cut file!

NB: This cutfile is for your personal use only! 

ENJOY!!

#fancypantsdesigns july sketch + 5th aug deadline

Crafty friends, do you know what day it is tomorrow??
It is the deadline for the July sketch #contest for +Fancy Pants Designs? Have you gotten your entry in yet??

There is a COOL PRIZE up for grabs... hehe! I know what it is...and you are guaranteed to LOVE it! But that is not all, you also stand a chance at being our featured designer in next month’s newsletter!

NB: In order for +Fancy Pants Designs  to view your layouts, post them on their Facebook page, or tag them on Instagram (#fancypantsdesigns) by August 5th (tomorrow), making sure to use this month’s sketch, along with Fancy Pants Designs products.

Here is the #fancypantsdesigns July sketch!

This is my take on the sketch, hopefully it will inspire you to get your crafty groove on...:)

Backyard Stroll by Kim Watson

Collection used: Me-ology by Fancy Pants Designs, Vellum Paper by Fancy Pants Designs, +Thermoweb , +Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, +CloseToMyHeart twine, 'happy' metal-die by +TechniqueTuesday, 'Memories' metal-die by +MFTStamps & Dies,  

Come on...hurry...I can't wait to see all your entries.

Papercrafts August 2014 issue + a new sketch.

August 2014 issue of Papercrafts & Scrapbooking is out. It is filled with inspiring projects & uber creative ideas too. I am privelaged to have a bunch of projects published in it. Many thanks to the +Papercrafts & Scrapbooking team :)

*Papercrafts August 2014 issue*

Every month Papercrafts & Scrapbooking showcases a sketch with sketch support in the form of cards, tags & layouts. This is the one as seen in the August 2014 issue. 

And this is my take on the sketch. A collage of arrows in different sizes, forms, patterns and textures, acting as a asymetrical border. The busy-ness of the collage is balanced by the presence of white space on the left side of the page which allows the eye to focus on the photographs. 

Live Life & Life will Love you back by Kim Watson

 Supplies: Cardstock: +Bazzill Basics Paper; Patterned paper, Stickers: My Minds Eye; Glitter chipboard, glitter brads, glitter bow, pen: +American Crafts; Sewing kit & twine: +Close To My Heart ; Adhesives: +TombowUSA, +Thermoweb, +Adhesives by 3L

 Love that you stopped by.
Thanks for letting me share my love of papercrafting with you.
Happy Thursday!!

Sketchy Summer + a FREE cut file.

I recently submitted a page for a sketch call for a Canadian magazine... it wasn't selected so I thought I'd post the page here :) When the mag came out I realised why they didn't take it... because my fellow Fancy Pants DTér, +Diana Fisher, had submitted one using the same collection. hahaha! Isn't her page just fab?!

Collection used: Nautical by Fancy pants Designs

Cut files: My own FREE for your personal use. [LINK]

Summer Longbeach 2014 by Kim Watson (simple version)

I thought I might have some fun with this sketch & do another version of the page with more detailing. The differences are subtle but I think I prefer the busier one. Which one do you prefer? 

Summer Longbeach 2014 by Kim Watson (detailed version)

Summer by +Diana Fisher 

{As seen in Scrapbook & Cards Summer 2014 issue}

This is the sketch in question.

                 {Sketch as seen in Scrapbook & Cards Summer 2014 issue designed by Becky Fleck}

Ha! The things we paper crafters do to challenge ourselves??
Glad you stopped by! Enjoy the FREE cutfile!

Shifting gear + Layout

Do you like scrapbooking on the diagonal?

I don't do it often...it messes with my head. Until recently that is...I decided to shift gear & get off the 'x axis' for a change.

I tried it for a couple of Fancy Pants Designs projects.......I actually have one of them up on the Fancy Pants Blog today...check it out. The other one will be posted here during the course of the weekend. (if I remember that is...ehem)

Here is a sneak:

oh...oh.....

there is a BONUS sketch too. 

Grab it whilst you can.

love ya!

Christmas came early Fancy Pants Designs.

Christmas has come early this year in my craft room with the NEW Fancy Pants 'Merry Little Christmas collection'. Unpacking my box of stash was so cool. The great papers & funky embellishments were so easy to craft with, I have x2 more pages almost finished, which I hopefully will post during the course of the weekend.

Once laid out on my background page,  the elements immediately sparked the idea to try a grid design. This is how my page turned out.

Best Day Ever by Kim Watson

I created little clusters within the over-all 'grid type' design. Sequins add flashes of twinkle as well as a grounding visual triangle within the layout.

Pops of black are a great way to create visual anchor points.  I used some awesome new steel dies from Technique Tuesday! 

Don't you just LOVE the new veneer die cut titles? Fancy Pants Designs has a bunch of great versatile veneer designs to choose from. 

I have a little some special for YOU today, I put this FREE 12x12 page sketch together based on my page. I  hope you find it fun to try out! If you use it, remember to link me up to your post so I can check out your creative work.

Remember it is sometimes the smallest things that bring joy. 

Fave supplies + a Sketch

For a bit of fun I decided to use the Chic tags October 6th sketch for a page. I used a combo of some their great tags, teamed with Fancy Pants Designs & Technique Tuesday Stamps. 

Chic Tags have awesome tags like these, that making creative layering a breeze.

Also used this collection, Collecting Memories from Fancy Pants Designs. 

Teamed with these stamps, Todays Banners by Ali Edwards for Technique Tuesday. 

Here is my take on their sketch: Life is Good by Kim Watson

I love how the pops of black give the page 'omph' :)

Vellum speech bubbles make the cutest photo mats & add great subtle texture.

Don't you just LOVE the wooden cut out title from Fancy Pants?? They have a bunch of amazing designs... see here>>>

Hope you are having a great weekend & manage to grab a little bit of crafting time in amongst the to-do list!
Glad you stopped by!

Take a peek.....

Hi friends,

This week the September/October 2013 issue of Creating Keepsakes went on sale, which means it’s time to preview what you’ll find in this magazine. Here are some highlights you can find in this mag.

Sept/Oct 2013 issue Creating Keepsakes Magazine

There are a huge variety of articles to get your creative juices running. Here are a few of my faves!

• Ombre Techniques
• Top 10 tools (which I wrote NB: We are giving x1 of every tool I featured. See here to enter) 
• Top 10 Office Supplies
• Paper quilting
• Title Techniques

Here is one of my pages published in this issue:

Gorgeous by Kim Watson

 (as seen in the Sept/Oct 2013 issue of Creating Keepsakes magazine. Posted with prior permission by the Creative Crafts group. )

NB: There are BONUS sketches, downloads & free cut files available on the CK website. 

Here's the link>>>

This is the FREE cut file from Teri Anderson. See here for download link>>>

Wow, this issue has so much in it! That’s just a few of the sections and topics that are covered in the September/October 2013 issue. If you aren’t a subscriber, you can purchase a copy at a local store or in our online store. And subscribers, remember to head over to the web site to enjoy the digital issue or read it on your e-reader.

Happy Thursday!