Christmas Wishes

 

image created with A Christmas Carol digi bundle by

Kimeric Kreations

Happy New Year 2019

Wishing you a crafty, happy new year !

I've cut back on working with design teams this year, two is plenty.

I'll not be posting as much as I did last year since I have

less design team duties to fulfill. 

I still have a large list of personal crafty to-do's (that I keep adding to!),

so I'll share those as I complete them throughout the year.

Right now, the number one priority is to get my photo albums finished!

 Thanks for reading, I hope that I have inspired you in some small way to get a bit crafty.


image created with the A New Year and A Fresh Start kits by Kimeric Kreations

Happy Thanksgiving

May your Thanksgiving be filled with

happy moments and gratitude,

even for the simplest of things. 

(created with the digital kit Gatherings by Kimeric Kreations

and a freebie add on to the kit)

Plaster Flowers Plaque

Here we are, the first of November already !

If you happen to be crafting anything for 

the upcoming holiday season,

we'd like to see it at the

Love To Craft Challenge blog.

We are a month long,

family friendly anything goes craft challenge. 

I'm sharing my design team project for this month today.

It was a wooden hanging heart plaque

that I picked up at a church yard sale fundraiser

this past Spring knowing I wanted to repurpose it somehow.

Although I have oodles of decorative papers in stock,

I wanted to print out a digital paper and element

to use on this hybrid project to show that

digital scrapbooking kits can be used for more

than just scrapbooking.
(NOTE: elements are from a kit by Kimeric Kreations
that were available exclusively at The Digichick.
The designer, Kim, passed away this summer
and the site was taken down. However,  some of her
gorgeous kits will be available once more at
MyMemories! )

Word strip and printed paper

I placed a piece of light weight scrap paper on top

of the wooden heart. I lightly pressed around the edges

of it then ran the side of a pencil lead along it to get 

the shape of the heart. I cut the pattern out then traced it on the

back of the printed patterned paper. I cut it slightly larger

knowing I was going to "distress" the edges. 

I cut a piece of chipboard to fit behind the word strip.

This gave it a bit of dimension when it was glued on

top of the patterned paper. 

This was my first attempt at making
plastered silk flowers - a messy process !
Simply dunk the "silk" flowers into plaster
mixed according to the package directions.
Work fast since plaster starts drying quickly.
They may need shaped a bit when laying them out
on wax paper to dry. Allow at least 24 hours to dry.

I think I need more practice with this technique ;)

I used paper punched pieces of white card stock

to fill in among the plaster florals.

Thanks for looking =) 

Kimeric Kreations at MyMemories

Attention Kimeric Kreations Fans, 

if you haven't already heard:

some of the gorgeous digital kits by Kim

are now available at MyMemories ! 

Read the announcement posted by her partner Eric on her blog here.

I, like many others, am so happy to see that
 her work is once again available :)

I was a Creative Team Member of Kim's briefly this summer.
 I made dozens of projects and posted them here on my blog in addition to
 the gallery at The Digichick (no longer online).
I'll try to update the links on my blog as I find kits that I've used
listed at the MyMemories site for those that might be interested.

The easy to use MyMemories software is not required

to use her kits, you can download general files that will work

with other editing programs such as Photoshop Elements.

It appears there will be sales on certain items at times, too!
For example, the beautiful
Autumn On The Great River Road
is currently on sale through October 31st.
Get this massive digi scrapping bundle for $10.50 !

Product Information

• Type: Bundle Pack
• Designer: Kimeric Kreations
• Download Size: 539.3 MB (approximate)

Design Elements

• Digital Papers: 38
• Page Elements: 224
• Monograms Characters: 327

Designer Notes

The Autumn on Great River Bundle by Kimeric Kreations includes all of Autumn on Great River Packs: Pack, Monograms, Graffiti, Pocket Cards, Quotes, Word Art, and Word Strips. In this Bundle you have have everything you need to create stunning digital fall scrapbooking pages or projects.

Beach Scrapbook Jar

The first of August -

time for a new challenge at 

Love To Craft Challenge blog !

This is an anything crafty goes

(so long as it is family friendly)

 challenge that lasts all month.

My project is a beach memory jar 

that I finally got around to making !

I've had the sand and shells in the 

large 4 sided jar for quite some time,

but I never got around to decorating it. 

I decided I'd make a mini "scrapbook page"

to insert rather than just a simple photograph.

I used a digital scrapbook kit to make my jar.

Those are not real shells hanging on the side,

just images from the kit printed on photo paper. 

At first glance they look real!

(Scrapbook kit used was

Everyday Stories The Beach by Kimeric Kreations,

but it is no longer available )

I punched a hole and added a metal eyelet to the tag

to run the twine through. I adhered lightweight 

chipboard to the back of the photo printed tag

first. The paper was too thin and kept wanting to curl.

The tag was the bottom 2 x 4 portion of the 4 x 6 print

I designed and had printed. The top portion is 

the 4 x 4 mini scrapbook page that is 

hanging inside the jar.

I created both portions separately then combined

them into one, resized to make a 4 x 6 print.

I placed the sea shell images

and the word stip on another 

4 x 6 print. These were created with

Photoshop Elements, the digital scrapbooking kit

and photo printed at a local store. 

After having the shells printed onto a piece of

photo paper, I trimmed them out with scissors.

I was originally going to add pop dots

behind the star fish for extra dimension

then decided not to because I was afraid

it would end up "warping" from humidity.

I could have taken the time to cut out chipboard

to back the photo paper with to make it more sturdy. 

I hung my photo about halfway across the jar.

I chose to do this because attaching it to the back

of the jar it was too far away to see well,

the glass was distorting the image.

I could have glued something such as strips

of chipboard to the back to poke down into the

sand to hold it in place, but decided against 

that becuase the real shells and drift inside

the jar were blocking the bottom portion of 

the mini scrapbook page.

Hanging it with fishing line helped

keep it just above the shells.

It's a neat floating effect, too!

This photo is to try to show you how I hung

the photo inside the jar using clear fishing line

and clear packing tape. It is taped inside the

"neck" of the jar, suspending the photo 

while allowing the lid to still fit on the jar. 

I did back the photo with a piece of lightweight 

chipboard because it kept curling.

So there you have it, a sort of scrapbook jar. 

I hope I've inspired you to get crafty today -

or whenever you can find some time ;)

Have a good one ! 

13 Rue de Toussaint digi collection

FINAL DAY TO MAKE PURCHASES FROM THEDIGICHICK.COM;

THE SITE IS CLOSING ! 

Page created with the 13 Rue de Toussaint collection

by Kimeric Kreations.

I also used a white space template by

Connie Prince, changing it up slightly.

Image of the whole collection, above,

but you can purchase just portions of you wish.

Reminder: Kim's entire store is on sale , 

prices are reduced substantially!

FINAL DAY TO SHOP AT THE DIGICHICK.COM

STORE AS THEY ARE CLOSING TONIGHT! 

THE ENTIRE STORE IS 50% OFF

(some restrictions) 

At The Flea Market digi collection

Page created with the colorful At The Flea Market digi collection

by Kimeric Kreations.

Image of the whole collection, above,

but you can purchase just portions of you wish.

THE KIMERIC KREATIONS ITEMS 

ARE ALL REDUCED SUBSTANTIALLY !

FINAL DAYS TO GET THINGS FROM THE DIGICHICK

STORE AS THEY ARE CLOSING THE ENTIRE SHOP

JULY 31ST, 2018! 

THE ENTIRE STORE IS 50% OFF

(some restrictions) 

Capture Life digi collection

Page created with the Capture Life digital collection

by Kimeric Kreations.

I also used her freebie template from April

that included the layering mask to create

that neat blended background.

Image of the whole collection, above,

but you can purchase just portions of you wish.

THE KIMERIC KREATIONS ITEMS 

ARE ALL REDUCED SUBSTANTIALLY !

FINAL DAYS TO GET THINGS FROM THE DIGICHICK

STORE AS THEY ARE CLOSING THE ENTIRE SHOP

JULY 31ST, 2018! 

THE ENTIRE STORE IS 50% OFF

(some restrictions) 

Denim and Daisies digi collection

The digital collection I used for the above page can be found here

http://www.thedigichick.com/shop/Denim-and-Daisies-collection.html

currently on sale for $5.08 for the entire collection, below.

Image of the whole collection, above,

but you can purchase just portions of you wish.

KIMERIC KREATIONS DIGISCRAP ITEMS 

ARE ALL REDUCED SUBSTANTIALLY !

FINAL DAYS TO GET THINGS FROM THE DIGICHICK

STORE AS THEY ARE CLOSING THE WEBSITE

JULY 31ST, 2018! 

THE ENTIRE STORE IS 50% OFF

(some restrictions) 

In The City digi collection

Page created with the In The City digital scrapbook collection

by Kimeric Kreations and currently on sale for just  $5.08 !

I also loosely based the layout on the freebie template found here

https://www.facebook.com/by.KimericKreations/app/137541772984354/

Image of the whole collection, above,

but you can purchase just portions of you wish.

THE KIMERIC KREATIONS ITEMS 

ARE ALL REDUCED SUBSTANTIALLY !

FINAL DAYS TO GET THINGS FROM THE DIGICHICK

STORE AS THEY ARE CLOSING THE ENTIRE SHOP

JULY 31ST, 2018! 

THE ENTIRE STORE IS 50% OFF

(some restrictions) 

Recovered Frame

Using scrapbook paper (Die Cuts With A View)

glue, paper flowers and a brad,

I created this cheery frame from a "blah" dollar store find.

It has a magnet on the back.

The quote inside of it came from a digital scrapbook kit

by Kimeric Kreations.

I've been making so many things with dozens of Kim's kits

this month, I totally forgot which one I used for this. Sorry.

(I think it was from A Little Bit Country?)

I used markers to add some color after it was printed.

Thanks for looking =) 

THE KIMERIC KREATIONS ITEMS

ARE ALL REDUCED SUBSTANTIALLY !

FINAL DAYS TO GET THINGS FROM THE DIGICHICK

STORE AS THEY ARE CLOSING THE ENTIRE SHOP

JULY 31ST, 2018! 

THE ENTIRE STORE IS 50% OFF

(some restrictions) 

A few "how to" photos:

Choose patterned papers

Cut to fit with enough to wrap around the back of the frame

Frame popped apart to recover with the papers

Paper wrapped around from the front

and glued into place in the back of the 

front portion of the frame

Paper wrapped around the front portion of the frame

Finish off with various embellishments

The Digichick Is Closing July 31st

The Digichick website/store will be closing July 31st, 2018.

It is quite sad for the digiscrap community, but I expected as much.

The owner, Kim, who recently passed after a courageous battle with cancer

really was the shop/website. It seems like the right choice to make,

no matter how much of a void it will leave for the digsicrappers

who frequented there. 

May everyone continue their friendships,

finding new places to share their creations and positivity. 

Scrap on ! 

NOTE: I will continue my month long feature of digi collections by

Kimeric Kreations at the Digichick.

These kits will no longer be available anywhere after July 31st,

If something tickles your fancy, get it ASAP!

These terrific digital collections are reduced substantially

and can be used for things other than digital scrapbooking.

You have until August 15th to download the digital kits.

As announced on The DigiChick Forum/Shop :

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"For 13 years TDC has been a place to gather, share our products, layouts, joys and tears. We've met friends from all across the world. We've shared so much with each other over the years. We had an amazing run.

With the passing of our amazing owner, Kim, difficult decisions had to be made. Unfortunately, we found ourselves unable to carry on without her. Our beloved TDC will be closing on July 31st.

We want to thank all of our customers for the many amazing years that we have had! It has been an amazing run. We could not have done it without you! We have placed the entire* store on sale. You can take advantage of our 50% sale through July 31, and then the store will be closed. Downloads will be available through August 15.

*some exclusions may apply.

As a tribute to our fearless leader, Kim, the designers have created one last collab. It is a testament to all of the friendships formed not only here at TDC, but all across digiland. "Good Times, Crazy Friends" is now available in the TDC store.

Kim, you will not be forgotten.

With love,

All of the TDC staff, Designers and CT"

Here is a link to "Good Times, Crazy Friends"
http://www.thedigichick.com/…/Good-Times-Crazy-Friends-a-TD…

Little Moments digi collection

Page  created with the Little Moments Big Memories collection and All Stacked Up template , both by Kimeric Kreations at thedigichick.com

http://www.thedigichick.com/shop/Little-Moments-Big-Memories-collection.html

http://www.thedigichick.com/shop/All-Stacked-Up-templates.html

They are on sale now, the collection is $5.08 the templates are $1.05

Image of the whole collection, above,

but you can purchase just portions of you wish.

Reminder: Kim's entire store is on sale this month !

This is a retirement sale,

once they are gone, they are gone !

Every Little Thing digi kit

This page was created with the gorgeous neutral colored 

digital scrapbooking kit Every Little Thing

by Kimeric Kreations.

You can find it currently on sale for $4.03 here

http://www.thedigichick.com/shop/Every-Little-Thing-collection.html

Image of the whole collection, above,

but you can purchase just portions of you wish.

Reminder: Kim's entire store is on sale this month !

The discounts are tremendous !!!

Prices vary, but most entire collections 

are reduced to around $5 ! Wow !

Sunrise, Sunset digi kit

This pretty page was created with papers and elements from the 

Sunrise, Sunset collection by Kimeric Kreations.

I also used a cool paper blenders template by Connie Prince.

The Sunrise Sunset collection can be found on sale here

http://www.thedigichick.com/shop/Sunrise-Sunset-collection.html

Image of the whole collection, above,

but you can purchase just portions of you wish.

Reminder: Kim's entire store is on sale this month !

The discounts are tremendous !!!

Prices vary, but most entire collections 

are reduced to around $5 ! Wow !

A Very Special Christmas digi collection

Such a pretty non traditional colored Christmas digital kit

A Very Special Christmas by Kimeric Kreations.

You can find it currently on sale for $5.08 here

http://www.thedigichick.com/shop/A-Very-Special-Christmas-collection.html

Image of the whole collection, above,

but you can purchase just portions of you wish.

Reminder: Kim's entire store is on sale this month !

The discounts are tremendous !!!

Prices vary, but most entire collections 

are reduced to around $5 ! Wow !

Christmas Wishes digi collection

Simple piece of stationery made with the

Christmas Wishes digital scrapbook collection

by Kimeric Kreations.

It is currently on sale for just $5.08 for the entire collection! 

Image of the whole collection, above,

but you can purchase just portions of you wish.

Reminder: Kim's entire store is on sale this month !

The discounts are tremendous !!!

Prices vary, but most entire collections 

are reduced to around $5 ! Wow !

Sisters digi kit

Sisters is a lovely collection celebrating our love of sisters,

but is versatile enough to make other pretty pages.

It can be found on sale for $5.08 here

http://www.thedigichick.com/shop/Sisters-collection.html

Image of the whole collection, above,

but you can purchase just portions of you wish.

Reminder: Kim's entire store is on sale this month !

The discounts are tremendous !!!

Prices vary, but most entire collections 

are reduced to around $5 ! Wow !