Sheer Delights!
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July 2008
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July 22, 2008
Challenge :: Scrapbook your hobby.
Today's challenge is to scrapbook a page about your hobby...one other than scrapbooking if you have one. I did my page about sewing...I have known how to sew since junior high home ec. class and have sewn a bit all my life but have recently been getting into it more and of course having fun shopping for the wonderful fabrics to do all of the projects I have in mind. :) I know alot of us don't have the time/room for a second hobby so if scrapbooking is 'it', show us a layout about that. Or you could do a page about your husband's hobby or a child's...any hobby will do! Please link your page back to us in the comments section so that we can see what everyone is busy getting creative with. :)
July 21, 2008
Featuring KI....
KI Memories is being featured at A Daily Inspiration for the next 2 weeks. I was able to create a Bloom Collection layout especially for the occasion. Check it out!! Complete supply list and directions available a A Daily Inspiration.
July 18, 2008
Focus On...CHA!!!
Hi! The CHA buzz is booming! After several requests to get a better look at the new KI Memories' release we are going to share a few layouts that were made for the KI Booth. Designs are by Tracy Miller, Nichol Magouirk, Michelle Guray and myself.
Glitter Lace Cardstock:
Sheer Delights:
July 14, 2008
Challenge: Shake Up the Balance of Things
I consider myself a pretty symmetrical scrapper. Meaning, I like all my pictures to line-up, be the same size, etc…basically I like symmetry and balance on my pages. However, I came across a very striking layout of Jamie Waters’ in the KI Planner (Idea # 9) where all her embellishments seemed to be on one side of her layout, with just a few in the opposite corner. I couldn’t stop looking at it, and decided that I wanted to try that for myself. And, of course, the new Bloom collection has such a huge variety of embellishments, I couldn’t help but keep adding more! I absolutely love how the idea transferred so well to my own layout. So, my challenge for you this week is to get a little ‘imbalanced’ with your embellishments. Shake it up a bit…you won’t be disappointed.
July 12, 2008
Focus On Accents!
Accents! There are so many fun ways to embellish your pages, so that's what we're going to Focus On today!
Instead of using her Lace Cardstock as a whole, Jamie Waters cut it up a bit. Look what wonderful accents these butterflies make! She backed them with patterned paper for even more pop! She surrounded the large butterflies with small Softies accents. It is a burst of beauty!
Another fun way to add an interesting accent to your layout is to make it yourself! For this playful butterfly I simply cut the same shape out of two pieces of patterned paper, one smaller than the other. Layer them together and add some details.
I went browsing through the KI Gallery to find some more ideas, here's what I found!
Tracy Miller also used the Bloom Flutter Frosty Lace Cardstock on her layout. She kept it in tact for the top half of her layout and then let some of them 'flutter' away towards the bottom. By adding those single butterflies she had an instant accent that tied her whole page together.
Another fun one I found is by Anne Heyen. She was inspired by a layout by Danni Perez she said. Look how fun this tree is! I love how she used the Softies on the ends of the branches. Big accents are so great!
Here's another great example of an outstanding accent by Jamie Waters. She used her title as the main accent on this page....and went BIG!
I hope we've given you some fresh ideas for your weekend scrapping plans!
Now, we owe you 4 winners from last week. They are....
Yeah Independance Day! Family, friends, favorite foods, fireworks, fun!
Posted by: Wendy Lust | July 04, 2008 at 12:40 PM
Happy 4th of July Everyone!
Posted by: lisette | July 06, 2008 at 02:29 PM
Love what the KI blog brings to me each week, new ideas!! Thanks for sharing!
Katherine
Posted by: Katherine Langner | July 08, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Oh my goodness those photo's are just too cute!! And Danni's LO is just so festive! I totally agree about the KI Bloom you really can use it for any occasion :)
Hope everyone is have a very Happy and Safe 4th of July!Posted by: Kimberly | July 04, 2008 at 08:59 PM
Email Me! (Please put Blog Winner in Subject Line) As soon as I receive these addresses the prizes from the last month will go out! Make sure to check past posts to see if you won, too!
July 04, 2008
Focus On the 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July!!! To celebrate the holiday we thought we'd share a few photos and a layout dedicated to our celebrations.
Amy Grendell has a great tip for capturing a festive photo this 4th. Use a flag as a backdrop!
Now don't forget to dress up your animals accordingly! They enjoy being part of the festivities....and look cute doing so! This is my brother's dog, Pudge.
Now, don't forget to scrap these holiday photos! Danni Perez had 4th of July pajamas for her kids and made a fun layout. That's one great thing about the Bloom Collection, you can pick and choose your papers and embellishments to fit ANY theme!
To celebrate the 4th we will choose 4 lucky winners this week! Leave us a comment and you'll be entered to win, simple! Winners announced next week!
And congratulations to.....
Email Me, Steph!!!Posted by: steph j | June 22, 2008 at 06:22 AM
FYI, I will be sending out the next batch of prizes after next week's winners are announced!
July 02, 2008
Focus on YOU!
It's time to celebrate YOU again!!! This month we are highlighting a devoted blog reader and participant...
Kim van Wormer.
Kim's Blogs: Use Your Stash and her personal Blog.
Favorite KI Product: Lace Cardstock and Heartfelt Alphas
Favorite time to scrap: at night
A note from Kim: I have been scrapping for 3 years and love creating memories for my family. I am on a dt at www.scrapbookplayground.com and recently started a blog with my friend Corey to Use our Stash. I am honored to be chosen.
Kim sent in a layout with several innovative techniques. Here is her layout:
And here are the cool things she did on this layout:
1. She punched holes in some Epoxy Alphas and Flowers to make them look like buttons.
2. She put some stickers on scrap paper, cut out around them and then added plastic packaging over them to make them shiney. Brilliant!
3. She used the top a of Color Lab tube as a stamp!
4. She used the small felt pieces in Color Lab to cover the bottoms of the straight pins.
Wow!!! Thank you so much Kim for sharing your talent with us!
Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the KI Blog, just send a favorite layout or tip to shannon.tidwell@kimemories.com. For projects to be featured on the KI Blog they need to use 90% KI Product. Good Luck and Thank You!
June 30, 2008
Challenge: Border Fun!
I just ADORE all the new embellishments in the Bloom Collection...and... if I could, I would use EVERY SINGLE thing on one page...because they're so darn fun!
But...that might really take away from the photo and the story...so, I opened up my KI 2008 Idea Planner and flipped the pages looking for some fun embellishment inspiration. I came across Shannon's layout (Idea 105) and said 'THAT'S IT!' I can use lots and lots of these new goodies, without overpowering the page, by creating a border! My challenge to you is simple...pull out your favorite KI embellishments, and create a border on your layout - mixing and matching all of your favorites!
Oh...(a little secret...) You can use MORE if you layer them! Use softies as the centers of your chipboard or heartfelt flowers!
Share your fun border here! I can't wait to see!
so much great advice shared already...
I certainly agree, keep the communication lines open, and invest time in building your relationship.