The beauty of the hand Inked font.

I designed this page for the class Process Play for Masterful Scrapbooking.

When planning this page, I thought I’d tackle it from a different angle. I knew I wanted to use a large, show-stopping hand painted title I’d seen on Pinterest by Kal Barteski. Her distinctive hand painted quotes have been trending in the art world for some time now. 

Being dominant and larger than my usual title sizes, it determined and influenced the division of the page and how I incorporated the other page elements, as well as the overall composition.

There is something to organic and authentic about the hand font in black like this to create a focal point. 

Do Incredible Things by Kim Watson

Do Incredible Things by Kim Watson | Supplies: Cardstock by +Stampin' Up!; Patterned paper, Flair by American Crafts, Decorative Envelope, Vellum paper by Fancy Pants Designs; Cork Accents, Vellum Die Cuts, Wood veneer by +Studio Calico, Enamel dots by Close to my Heart; Wire house by Maya Road; Cork paper by +DCWV Inc.; Stamps, Journal card by +Technique Tuesday; Ink by Close to My Heart; Spray Ink by Tattered Angels; Pen & Adhesive: +TombowUSA; Adhesive by +Thermoweb & 3L, Sewing machine, Die cutting machine by +Silhouette America; Digital brush by Ali Edwards; Other: Neon Construction paper.

For a more in depth look at my creative process behind the page, check out the Masterful Scrapbooking class. 

Double pager + Studio Calico

I have been scrapping for fun (wonders of all wonders :) using more of  the great Studio Calico kits given to me by the ever sweet April Foster.

I love the mix of sophosticated colors & patterns. They worked so well with the SUPER cute wooden embellishments from Close to My Heart. 

It is a page about everyday stuff...the family enjoying Saturday breakfast at a farm stall. The moments that make my heart squeeze. Times that I am grateful for. Times that remind me that family is special and children when they are small, not having discovered BBM or PSP's are precious & fun to be around :) :) 

Sigh..... 

Farm Stall Fun by Kim Watson

I mixed vellum with the patterned paper to give my sunburst design more dimension and airyness. 

Layered photos were given a modern twist by overlaying some Basic Grey transparency photo frames over them. 

Don't you just love the sweet cork tags & wooden button accents from Close to My Heart? 

The finishing touches were the clear buttons I have had in my stash from Autumn Leaves from eon's ago :) 

Thanks for popping by crafty friends! 

Photo Transfer technique + Studio Calico

As you know I showcased on my blog, the Photo Transfer technique a few days ago as seen in the CK Mixed Media Scrapbooking, vol. 2. It was part of the blog hop to promote the CK blog hop. 

I thought I'd show you another take on the same technique with different outcome. 

This is the page:

Grasp by Kim Watson

Photo transfer Technique using clear packing tape:

Step#1- Print your photo onto regular printer paper using a color laser printer.

Step#2- Cover the surface with clear packing tape or shelf plastic, & trim off excess paper.

Step#3- Soak in water until completely saturated.

Step#4- Turn image over and keeping the paper wet, gently rub off the backing paper with your finger. You will be left with a transparent image of your photo. 

Here is a close up of how the woodgrain paper creates awesome texture beneath my transparent photo. 

 A close up of my stitched title.

A close up of my stitched accents & speech bubble.

These are the kits I used to create this page:

Double Scoop from Studio Calico

Marks & Co kit from Studio Calico

REMEMBER:
Creating Keepsakes has generously offered to give away one copy of Mixed Media, vol. 2 on my blog, follow these steps for a chance to win. 

1) Make sure you visit the Creating Keepsakes Blog leave a comment there too, to enter the Contest.

2) Just leave a comment my previous blog post. I will choose a random winner on Friday, September 27.

So if you haven't left your comments yet, you'd better hurry for a chance to win.

I hope you have found this helpful?!
Thanks for stopping by!

Are you the washi-workshop winner?

Hey hey!

We have a winner!!

Kimberly your name was randomly selected as my Studio Calico Washi Tape Workshop winner on my blog.  Many thanks so much for taking the time to visit and leave your comments everyone. I greatly appreciate your nice words and support.

Happy Friday!

Washi tape class + Giveaway.

Washi tape is all the rage right now...it is being used everywhere with a thousand pretty uses. I have to admit the bug has bitten me too. Perusing Pinterest I came across these cute examples of how you could put your pretty stash to good use.

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 On the subject of Washi...have you heard about the cool class 'The Washi Workshop' that is taking place over at Studio Calico. 

It is being taught by the talented Megan Hoeppner of Creating Keepsakes magazine. This workshop is full of new ideas for digging into your stash and using all of that wonderful washi tape on your projects! Together with Megan you will find eight other talented ladies contributing some amazing projects too. 

 Keen to join in the fun? If so I suggest you head on over HERE to grab a 'seat' because tickets are selling fast!


I have some GREAT news to share. Megan being the sweetie she is, has given me x1 place for the class to giveaway. All you have to do is leave me a comment on this blog telling me how you last used washi tape.  Please leave your comments by midnight Wednesday May 23rd. (NB: One comment per person please.)


As well as the Studio Calico blog & Creating Keepsakes blog, there are x14 designers participating in this blog hop which gives you plenty of opportunities to win a free spot in the workshop. Each designer will lead you to the next designer on the list.

  
Megan Hoeppner

Kelly Purkey

Piradee Talvanna

Have yourselves a happy washi Thursday peeps... 

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!

@gcdstudios + Fabrip journal spot idea

Thought I'd share this page with you today...where I used 'some-out-of-the-ordinary' journal spots. Most of the page was created using some fun products from GCD Studio's Homespun Chique collection (thanks guys!). For the Journal spots I used Anthology- Fabrips from Studio Calico.

 

Change is coming by Kim Watson

This is a close-up of the journal spots.

How to make the journal spots:

Supplies: 

• Fabrips from Studio Calico
• 3", 2.5" & 1.5" scalloped circle punches from EK Success
• Zig photo marker
• Sewing machine

Instructions:

Punch a variety of scalloped circle sizes from the grid design Fabrip strip. Using a bright color thread, sew around the circles a couple of times for interest. Using a permenant marker journal on the spots & adhere to your page.

The great thing about this technique is that you can use any punch shapes you might have on hand for a interesting take on the faithful journal spot.

Well I need to go & get some pages finished. Hope you have found this helpful!

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!

Back to school + Great supplies

I cannot believe that our little guy is half way through Grade one already! It has been a trying time for us all... but he loves school, is academically really bright (thankfully) and is learning at such a pace I can hardly keep up. Who knew there was such a thing as a Planctivore or that ice floats so that the ocean doesn't completely freeze killing the sea creatures that live there? Yes clever boy but sitting still in class just doesn't compute with him. Ehem! drives his teacher stir crazy actually....typical boy right!! haha! and so we power on.

I made this page to remember the first week of Grade 1. He LOVES his school uniform, school bag, school classroom, school desk, new shiny crayon box, a box of x20 HB pencils (which are at the top of his ULTRA_COOL list). I wanted to remember the positive & the negative moments and encourage him at the same time. Being little is not easy.

This page was made using the fabulous Schoolhouse products from the ever generous October Afternoon & Studio Calico.



I used the Chip 'n Stick and Tin Pins accents to create this cute 'school' themed banner.



The wood veneer star from Studio Calico was a perfect match for my title.

Using a piece of shaped cardstock, I used Sunshine Mr Huey for a mist border and do you see see that adorable mini apple & cute numerals? It is part of the Clear stamps that came with this collection.

Oh talking about school...have you seen that the September issue of Creating Keepsakes magazine is out?
In this issue you will find an online article about using creating back-to-school pages in 45minutes or less... read more here:as well as super journaling solutions by Amber Ellis read more here: With the downloadable prompts, quotes, and titles below to help jump-start your journaling.
 
It is a bumper issue & worth buying... see here:Anyway...I am glad you stopped by...have a rockin' Wednesday!

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!