Paper Hugs

Got Flock?

The CHF Challenge Chicks thought it would be fun to have a weekly blog challenge. We’re kicking it off this Monday with the theme of flocking. Kristine wrote an awesome flocking tutorial…you may want to check that out as well.

CHF Flock is on sale at the CHF store through Thursday night!
Click on these talented girl's names to see their flocking creations.
Julia Stainton
Leslie Langdon
Kristine Reynolds
Sherrie Siemens
Lisa Strahl
Julie Campbell
Lori Craig
Lisa Silver

If you’d like to play along…feel free! Just upload a flocked design into the CHF gallery and use the keyword Flocking.

*grad cap is flocked*

U R A Hoot Stamp Set, Black flock by CHF

October Afternoon paper, Core'dinations cardstock, Stazon ink, Prismacolor colored pecils, Sakura ink, Scrapworks waxy flax

*Tip Use double sided adhesive sheets by 3L to apply flock...stamp on the adhesive sheet...cut the image out...stick image onto black card stock...cut the image out again...peel off top paper to reveal the other sticky side ...press flock onto adhesive...tap off excess flock*

*FF In Oklahoma It is illegal to have the hind legs of farm animals in your boots* (huh? ohhh, the visuals)

Happy Monday :)

:p

Every time I sit down to make a post, I wish I had something fun to talk about, but I rarely do...I'd take simplicity any day though.

The silhouette images are from my Nature Silhouette set that will be available on Thursday, April 3.  "Miss You" is from my Scripty Words set.  I used Basic Grey paper, Autumn Leaves buttons, Brilliance Ink, I have no idea who makes the wide lace and my ever faithful Scrapworks Waxy Flax which I will mourn when it's gone!

*Tip Choose which image you want to be the focal point and ink it with the boldest color*

*FF Hens don't have teeth* (anyone else think that the thought of a hen with teeth is a wicked creepy thought?)

Last call for summer Projects:
We would love to see layouts with the following themes:

o wild about water, pool, lake and beach inspired layouts
o sweet summer treats, watermelon, ice cream and other seasonal delights
o Canada Day and the 4th of July
o Boys will be boys
o It's a girl thing

We are also looking for:

* well-balanced, double page layouts
* summer and birthday themed cards
* custom-made embellishments

Special announcement:

Scrapbook & Cards Today is pleased to announce its first ever photography contest! Send us your very favourite photograph (be sure to tell us why) for a chance to win a fabulous prize package! The photo should be sent to ideas@scrapbookandcards.com.

We are always looking for innovative designs, ideas and techniques to share with our readers. Be a part of the fastest growing scrapbook publication! Submissions can be made at www.scrapbookandcards.com/submission1.html or e-mail your submissions to: ideas@scrapbookandcards.com. Please include your name, address, phone number, email address and supply list. Please send your work in the form of scanned images or digital photographs and ensure that the file is 300K or less.

Core'dinations Cardstock...

I have been asked about where to find this yummy stuff...here is where it's available online...some have it now and some will have the card stock within' the next couple of days.  I will update when more info. is available.

www.stampingbella.com (Canada)

www.lifetimemoments.com

www.busybeescrapbooking.com

www.cardstock.biz

www.Cardstockheadquarters.com

www.Memoriesacrossmiles.com

www.oldetymecountrycrafts.com (Canada)

quickly checking in

hope you are enjoying yur weekend so far.  :)

My Mind's Eye papers and journal card, Autumn Leaves button and some Beaux Regards ribbon (can never get tired of a great gingham).  I added the leaf accent to the journal card (stamp found within' the upcoming Nature Silhouette set)  I used chalk ink by Clearsnap to add a little more softness

*Tip use corrugated paper to add a masculine touch...grunge it up by tearing it and showing the flat side (it adds great texture too)*

*FF The leg bones of a bat are so thin that no bat can walk* (I am thinking this is a very good thing...no thanks to sharing a sidewalk with a bat hangin' out strollin' next to me)

huge smiles,

Kim

got card stock?

Have you heard about Core'dinations Card Stock?  THIS is their web site.  I am very excited to announce that I was asked to be their DT Coorsinator.  They are currently looking for 6 creative designers.  Here's the deets:

Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock: This new, versatile, and unique cardstock truly was "the buzz" at this years Winter CHA show. Each premium quality, 80#, acid and lignin free sheet has a "core'dinating" core color, which can be revealed through Sanding, Tearing and Antiquing. You can view the entire line at www.coredinations.com

Please submit the following to mindya@coredinations.com with subject heading DT Call no later than April 18, 2008.

1. 3 unpublished layouts or projects that focus on cardstock. (JPEG format less than 500KB each.) We would love to see what you create with Core'dinations cardstock, but this is not a requirement to apply.
2. 100 words or less â¿¢ describe why you want to be on our design team
3. List of your current design team positions (however, you do not need to currently be on a design team to be considered)
4. Link to your scrapbook resume and/or blog
5. Link to your online gallery, if applicable

Requirements:
1. Sign 1 year contract
2. Produce a minimum of 3 projects per month with additional assignments for trade shows
3. Upload projects to our online gallery
4. Promote Core'dinations on industry scrapbooking websites and message boards

Compensation:
1. You will be compensated with Core'dinations products
2. Additional compensation will be given for publications and tradeshow work
this call is open to everyone, not only US residents

Hope you apply :)

Here is a card that I made using this beautiful, innovative card stock:

and here is another sneak of my April stamp release:

This set is called "Baked With Love"  The sentiment and smaller cupcake are found within this set.  The large cupcake is from my Hugs & Kisses stamp set.  I also used a gingham backgrounder from CHF, soem Beaux Regards ribbon, Provo Craft scalloped scissors and Clearsnap Ink.  I used Core'dinations card stock :)

*Tip when using a backgrounder stamp, stamp a large area and then cut it down....this way you can work around the best stamped area*

*FF There are sweeteners that are about 200000 times sweeter than sugar* (ouch!  My tooth hurts!!)

thank you...

for all of the wonderful support and congrats.  you all know how to make a girl feel great!  :)

Stamps are from my new "Nature Silhouette" April release stamp set. Crate Paper and My Mind's Eye Papers, buttons by Autumn Leaves, Clearsnap Inks.

*Tip use 1 string to go through each button*

*FF In Staten Island, New York, You may only water your lawn if the hose is held in your hand* (so sprinklers are out?)

tooting...

my own horn is not a specialty of mine.  I truely scrap for the enjoyment of it only, but some of my friends said that I should share my good news once and a while and that it's ok.  So...here goes:

CHF is featured in the March Issue of CARDS:

My "sweet thang" stamps were mentioned in the April issue of CK:

and SCT featured my new stamps too in their winter issue:

which brings me to...the Spring Issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today is now available online to see.  The paper version made it to stores today as well...I can't wait to get my copy so I can drool on it :) You can see the entire magazine HERE (just click on the purple cover links)  Their summer call is ending on March 30...I will post a reminder again before the deadline

I came across THIS today.  Prima used my handwriting font for their bling alphabets...and for some of their chipboard too.  I have just never seen a store list my name with it...so that was a bit shocking

One more thing...I promise.  I checked out Glitz products one day and found that they used one of my CK fonts for a bling word. go HERE and click on collection...then frosting words...and you will see the word "big".  That's my font!  They must have bought it from Scrap N Fonts which is where the fonts are that I designed for CK a while ago.

k, enough about me...:)

I hope to be back later with a card.  I am working on some samples using my newest April stamp release...sneaks will be posted from tomorrow on...hope you will join me.

:)

Sooo, just got my AI on...what a great show it was...I thought any ways.  I honestly don't know who will be going home, even Kristy sounded great!  I am going to guess Jacuzzi though for no reason in particular.  David A can definitely sing (and is probably the best in this competition), but I don't like how I don't have a feel for "his" style of music.  I used to think that he would win it, no doubt...but week after week, I wait for him to show us what "he" can do (like what we would hear if we bought his CD or went to his concert)...not what he can sing...kwim?  Now David Cook...dude...he was amazing tonight!!  I love originality and he definitely has that!  I am very curious what will happen tomorrow night.

Tim Holtz paper with a decorative edged paper by Making Memories on top.  I used Beaux Regards ribbon with an epoxy sticker by Prima (which now looking at the butterfly, it may need a button on it's body) I used a ticket by Jenni Bowlin, sticker by K & Co and a decorative brad by Making Memories.  A little bit of chalk ink by Clearsnap ages this card just enough.  I kissed the card a bit with a textured harlequin stamp by CHF in pale red ink

*Tip a touch of lace and velvet adds a nice vintage touch*

*FF In Massachusetts: No gorilla is allowed in the back seat of any car* (anyone else have a problem with this?  I guess you are safe from the law if your gorilla is sitting in the front seat...heck, why not let it drive?)

huge hugs coming your way, Kim

allowing

product to do most of the work. 

simply a die cut title, patterned paper and transparency leaf accent from My Mind's Eye, some chalk ink and fibers was all that was needed for this card.  Very simple, quick and easy

*Tip use liquid glue to adhere transparency accents

*FF People can't sneeze while sleeping* (let's assume that this is because we would wake up and wouldn't be sleeping anymore?...duh)

Happy Easter friends...

Hope you are having a blessed holiday :)

stamps by CHF found here and here.  My Mind's Eye journal block, Clearsnap ink, Basic Grey papers, Beaux Regards ribbon and a Heidi Grace pin

*Tip ink part of a stamp with a different color than the rest*

*FF Each day throughout the year, 5 million marshmallow chicks and bunnies are produced in preparation for Easter* (that's a lot of peeps!!)

Hope to see you tomorrow :)

Kim