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Challenge: Go Non-traditional!!

Happy Monday!

{Let me go head and apologize for the oh-so-boring name for this challenge. It is really a much more fun challenge than the name implies!}

This is my challenge for you this week: Use traditional holiday supplies (like KI’s Festive line from last year or the new Good Tidings and Wicked lines) to make a non-traditional, non-holiday layout!

Does that make any sense?

 

Take my layout for example. I used the Wicked line on this one {in keeping with last week’s festivities!}. Of course Wicked is a Halloween-themed line so you would probably use it to scrap your pictures from Oct. 31^st, right?? Well not in this challenge! Instead I used the Halloween-themed products to create a layout about how I hate scary movies.

 

So what else can you do with your traditional holiday supplies than make the usual Christmas or Halloween projects? I challenge you to use your holiday supplies differently and create something non-tradtional with them!

I hope you will play along! Make sure to link us to your layouts/projects in the comments here.

Have a great week!

 

 

 

Wicked Craft Party Giveaways!!

Welcome to the party!!! Watch this post for the fun giveaways!! Each hour we'll ask a new question and giveaway a new KI Page Kit! So all you have to do is leave a comment for a chance to win! If you have questions or comments about the Wicked projects please be sure to post those on the Wicked post so they are seen. 

For our first hour... What was your very favorite Halloween costume?  Congratulations to.....

I'm really into theme costumes and my hubby and I love to play Texas Hold 'Em so one year we all dressed up as playing cards. I was the Queen of Hearts, my hubby was the King of Aces and my son (who was 1 at the time) was a Joker.

Posted by: Lynn Ghahary | September 24, 2009 at 07:50 PM

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And now...for our second hour question....

What is your favorite Halloween candy or treat?

and the winner is....

What a great party you got here! Love the idea! So fun! WICKED!

Anyway, my favorite Halloween treat is lollipops. I just love the idea of having it on my mouth makes me remember my childhood days.

Posted by: LG Belarmino | September 24, 2009 at 08:55 PM

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...for our third hour of fun!

If you could dress up as anything...what would it be?

and the winner is...

I want to make a spider web skirt as seen in Martha and dress my kids up as spiders. :)

Posted by: Sara*P | September 24, 2009 at 10:01 PM


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....and our next question...

What was one of your favorite Halloween decorations you remember from your childhood?

Congratulations to...

My favorite decorations would be what ever paper craft I made at school.

Posted by: NubiaR1 | September 24, 2009 at 10:33 PM

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...and one last spooky question.....

What is your favorite scary movie?

and our last winner is....

Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte - Love that movie!

Posted by: Chris S | September 24, 2009 at 11:39 PM

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Thank you to everyone for hanging out with us tonight.  It was a Wicked time!!  Be sure to come back and show us your Halloween projects!

**Craft Party Projects**

Welcome to our KI Memories Wicked Halloween Craft Party! We hope you brought your supplies and are ready to get crafty tonight!!!

Our designers created some super cute projects to inspire you to get ready for Halloween this year. All projects were designed using our "Wicked" Halloween collection that debuted this summer. This collection is now available in your local scrapbook or craft store, as well as in our online store, SHOP KI. 

So, you wanna know how to be a part of our festivities?

It's simple! All you have to do is scroll through the project sneak peek photos below. Beside each project photo is a link to download that designer's instruction sheet for her project(s). This will give you more photos, supply list and instructions. Many of the downloads include MORE projects than you see here, this is just a sneak peek!! Please do keep in mind that many of these projects require additional supplies that can be purchased from your nearby craft store. Please feel free to use your imagination & make changes to the projects how you see fit. Just remember these are © KI Memories. 

Also - DON'T FORGET - we are giving out prizes during the evening so be sure to check in and try to win! Have a safe & Happy Halloween!

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SPOOKY BANNER by Amy Licht Download Amy_Licht

SHOE CHARMS by Celeste Smith    Download Celeste_Smith

PARTY CRACKERS by Dustin Nakamura    Download Dustin_Nakamura

CANDLE STICKS by Gretchen McElveen Download Gretchen_McElveen

WICKED PARTY SCENE by Jamie Waters Download Jamie_Waters

MASKS by Jennifer Johner Download Jennifer_Johner

TRICK OR TREAT BAG by Kelly Noel Download Kelly_Noel

TREAT BAG TOPPERS by Lisa Dickinson Download Lisa_Dickinson

SPOOKY TREE by Rhonda Bonifay    Download Rhonda_Bonifay

HALLOWEEN DECOR by Shannon Tidwell    Download Shannon_Tidwell

WICKED WREATH by Staci Etheridge Download Staci_Etheridge

You're Invited...

            to the KI Memories

WHEN:          Thursday, September 24th

TIME:            7:00 pm - midnight (CST)

WHAT:          Come visit our blog for a *frightfully inspiring* collection

 of Halloween craft projects - all complete with beautifully 

 detailed instructions! Projects available at 7:00 pm and will be

 kept live on our blog for you to download at any time!

WHO:         KI Design Team members will be popping in randomly to say "boo"

 during the evening ~ and there will be some Wicked cool prizes too!

SUPPLIES:  Be sure to visit SHOP KI and put the Wicked goodies in your bag.

 Now available ALL OPEN STOCK in our store - so get exactly what

 you need to make all the awesome projects at our party!!!

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Shop KI features "Wicked"!

ALL Wicked Halloween products are NOW AVAILABLE in our SHOP KI store! Come stock up for all those Halloween decorating, scrapbooking & crafting projects. This line features Glitter Cardstock, Designer Cardstock, and a selection of embellishments including chipboard, epoxy and glitter stickers, soft rubber charms, metal badges, Pop Art and Sashes!

Since all products are sold OPEN STOCK, you can get exactly the quantities you need of each product!

SHOP KI

Watch out for a special announcement tomorrow regarding Wicked ~ we have some frightfully inspiring things planned for you this week that feature this adorable Halloween collection!

Challenge: Scrap those First Day of School Photos!

By now, you've done your school supply shopping, bought new school clothes, shoes, and new backpacks. And finally, school is back in session! :-) It's such a fun tradition, taking those first day of school photos and comparing them from year to year. Have you scrapped yours this year yet? If not, here's your chance!

Most of the product on my layout is from the new Toybox line--its colors and patterns are perfect for school pages! I used the Elementary Glitter Cardstock for the background and papers from the 12 X 12 Paper Pad for the stars.

I can't wait to see your back to school creations! Be sure to link your pages in the comments section below.

Hope everyone has a great school year! :-)

   

Peachy deal!

Don't miss our awesome offer on Peachy Cheap today! Mega Holiday Kit Offer

It's a fabulous batch of holiday themed product worth over $160.00 (for only $39.99)!!! Includes over 2100 pieces! Themes included: Halloween, Fall/Thanksgiving, Winter & Valentine's/Love. Grab them now while you can!

Challenge: Think BIG!

Hi everyone!  This week, I challenge you to 'think big' ...think large photos!  I am usually a 4x6 photo lover.. that is my comfort zone for sure!  But, every now and then, I like to mix things up with a large photo.  I like doing this, it gives me a chance to look at my accents and embellishments differently as well!

For the layout below.. I went really big... the whole 12 inches across.  I arranged the photo on a 12x12 canvas in Photoshop and printed it out.  Then accented and added journaling after it was printed.  

I used accents and paper from the new Toy Box line.. loving this line soo soooo much!  Can't wait to see what you come up with.. be sure to leave me a link to your layout!  

You don't have to go super big.. I am only challenging you to go a bit larger than your comfort zone.  If you usually scrap mini pics.. try going to 4x6!  5x7.. 8x10... anything!  

HAVE FUN!!!

Challenge: Use Scraps!

I'm sure we all have a ton of scraps lying around! I sure do have a TON of KI scraps in my paper pile. My challenge to you is to use them and create a layout using only scraps for your patterned papers. Scraps are great because you can use the papers in small bits and mix and match them!

On this layout, I cut a bunch of papers from a bunch of different lines into strips, and stacked them. I added my photos, added a few more strips and used a piece of a Sheer Delight and added my title and journaling block, and embellishments on top! Easy peasy!

Have fun!

Scrapfest 2009

Are you going to Scrapfest this year?  It's September 18-20 at the Mall of America. KI Memories has two fun classes planned, Party with KI Memories and Best Friends Forever.  We're also looking forward to a great time at the Crop Around Town Friday night.  Hope to see you there!