Kim Watson's blog

Cute babies + layouts

2012-01-22T19:04:00.000+02:00

I had an opportunity to scrapbook some baby photos of my little brood the other day. What a great trip down memory lane it was. On the Move by Kim Watson I have been experimenting with fast graphic pages that can be done in 15 minutes...this was the result. Some super Bella Boulevard papers, a great border punch & twine. Big Sister by Kim Watson

Are you the winner?

2012-01-20T15:28:00.000+02:00

We have a winner for the Seasons issue I was giving away....please congratulate.... Adele, could you please email me your postal address & I'll make sure your CK issue gets into the mail asap. Thanks to everyone who played along. Have a great weekend! Thanks

Still time to win + newest CK issue.

2012-01-18T22:12:00.002+02:00

You have until midnight tonight to leave me a comment for a chance to win this issue. Leave a comment on the blog post linked below. http://kj-starre.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-ck-scrapbooking-ideas-for-every.html

Guesting for lbd + layouts

2012-01-12T13:56:00.003+02:00

I was privileged to be able to design some pages for LBD kit company with their December kit: Devious Darling! Included in the DECEMBER Devious Darling scrapbook kit you will find the below items: TWELVE 12×12 Papers: Authentique Paper – Paradise Crate Paper Portrait Collection Honeymoon Glitz Dance in Sunshine BIRDS Glitz Dance in Sunshine Damask Glitz Dance in Sunshine Floral Glitz

New CK Scrapbooking Ideas for Every Season + a great giveaway.

2012-01-10T20:45:00.000+02:00

If you are looking for great ideas to jump start your scrapbooking this year, look no further. Creating Keepsakes magazine has a NEW issue out this week, Scrapbooking Ideas for Every Season AND I have a spare copy I'd like to giveaway to one of my lovely blog readers. All I ask you to do is leave ONE comment on THIS POST telling me which season you need the most inspiration for when

CK Jan/Feb sketch + layout

2012-01-06T13:21:00.000+02:00

The sketch in the Jan/Feb 2012 issue of Creating Keepsakes Magazine is a great one, allowing super interpretation possibilities. Jan/Feb 2012 sketch by Creating Keepsakes magazine. The cool thing about this issue is that they have a downloadable DIGITAL TEMPLATE & 25 BONUS sketches too, really worth a look-see. Here is my take on the sketch, I even cracked out my stamps for this page, one

Perpetual calendar + Tutorial

2012-01-05T18:28:00.002+02:00

With the New Year having arrived & most of us getting organized I have a project to share with you that you might find helpful. A Desk Calendar. It is a simple, yet stylish way to make sure you always know what the date is no matter the time of year. Fancy Pants supplies: Off to School: Strips patterned paperOff to School: Flash cards patterned paperOff to School: no. 2 pencils patterned paper

Pinterest challenge + CK Club.

2011-12-28T21:13:00.000+02:00

I have a Pinterest challenge & project up on the CK club blog. Here are the details (as seen on the CK Club blog): If you'd like to participate in the challenge, here's what to do: 1. Create a layout using one of the pinterest images posted above as inspiration. 2. Upload a photograph or scan of your layout to the Club CK gallery. (Learn how to upload to the gallery here.) 3. Leave

'Tis the season to be Joyful!

2011-12-27T19:26:00.000+02:00

We are having a fabulous Christmas this year! Good times, family, excellent food (Thanks to Monsieur Rodney :D), impromptu visits, generous friends and grateful hearts. Knowing that forgiveness, acceptance, love & salvation was part of the supernatural gift Jesus left under the tree for us over 2000 yrs ago, humbles me. I am completely thankful & joyful as I celebrate with millions of Christ

cha- W2012

2011-12-19T19:32:00.002+02:00

.....my ticket is booked & I'm off to LA in January. All in support of this fab event! YAY!! I still can't believe how easy it was to find a ticket. I am so looking forward to meet up with all my scrapping buddies again! I can't wait! Are any of you bloggy peeps going? If you are, please let me know we must do coffee together!! It is a GOOD day!

Girl's Day out + Mini Album.

2011-12-16T17:31:00.001+02:00

Recently CK released a fantastic issue called Scrapbooking holidays & Celebrations. I had a couple of projects in there... my fave being a mini album I created to remember a day I spent out with my friend Suzy Plantamura & her sweet girls when I visited Los Angeles in January this year. We had a marvelous day lurking around malls...eating, shopping & having a blast! Girls Day out by Kim Watson

School's out + Layouts!

2011-12-14T11:22:00.000+02:00

Yay! school is out for the year & the kids are on holiday until the 18th January, oh help me please! Good thing it is Summer though, keeping them occupied is so much easier when the weather is good. Oh wait...Summer hasn't arrived here in CT yet, instead we have chilly rain & hail. Gone are those hot barmy nights & days of perpetual sunshine of last year. Waaaah! The last week of school was a

Advent calendar + Christmas project.

2011-11-30T11:08:00.001+02:00

I have been SO BUSY lately! With the end of the school year happening this week & hectic deadlines for Friday & other commitments, I just haven't had a chance to blog which is so frustrating because I have so many crafty projects to share with you. This has also meant I am slow with hauling out my Christmas decorations too this year. I am happy to say that slowly our home is starting to

December daily + Part #1

2011-11-28T13:44:00.001+02:00

Can you believe it is December next week? Yikes this year has flown by so fast... it just feels like yesterday that I was winging over to LA for Winter CHA...& it is almost that time again. So last week I decided it was time I started giving my Dec to-do list some thought...you know... Dec daily, Christmas cards, teachers gift albums etc etc. I am happy to day I am well on my way with my

Congrats to the winner!

2011-11-23T09:39:00.001+02:00

We have a winner of the latest Creating Keepsakes special issue: Holidays & Celebrations! CONGRATULATIONS! Desire! I'll make sure your issue gets mailed out to you asap. (A random fact...this is the first time in all my years of giveaways that the very last comment was selected. It was obviously meant to be yours.) Thanks for playing along peeps! I'll be having another giveaway next week.

More projects + Cocoa Daisy crop.

2011-11-21T11:23:00.001+02:00

Yowzer! what a week!! I have had SO much catching up to do after being so hectic with the Cocoa Daisy crop & assignments! I am pleased to say the calm is around the corner before it all starts again! Talking about the Cocoa Daisy crop... I thought I'd post a few of the projects I did in support of some of the other DT'ers as well as for my challenges & class. I Miss her by Kim Watson

Beautiful Fall + CD Oct catchup!

2011-11-18T15:15:00.001+02:00

With my kits arriving back to back, then having the Fall crop soon afterwards...I just havn't had time to catch up with posting my projects. The Fall crop was a fabulous catalyst for my pages...with tons of amazing challenges & super classes. Good kits these! The Oct & Nov. Pity they are all sold out already tho' :D Li'l Mushroom Man by Kim Watson Used my Silhouette SD to cut & layer my

Ta-da! + The news is out!

2011-11-17T17:22:00.001+02:00

Have a look at what I just saw on the Creating Keepsakes blog! Announcing the 2012 Contributing Writers & Dream Team Members Eeeeeeek! I am ridiculously happy to have been asked back for another year on the Creating Keepsakes Dream Team! I have LOVED working with them & look forward to another epic year of scrappy fun! Oh Happy days!!

Scrapbooking Holidays & Celebrations + Giveaway!!!

2011-11-16T09:35:00.001+02:00

As promised, I’m back with yet another fabulous special issue GIVEAWAY from Creating Keepsakes. This amazing mag focuses on Scrapbooking Holidays & Celebrations! So whether your holidays and celebrations are casual get-together or formal events, this special issue from Creating Keepsakes magazine is sure to be a trusted source of scrapbooking inspiration! The

Are you the winner!!

2011-11-14T12:38:00.001+02:00

Ta-da! We have a winner of the Scrapbooking with Fabric & Notions issue! Congratulations Carol!! I will be emailing you to get your address, so we can get you that issue ASAP! Thanks to all who played along! NB: I will be posting another GIVEAWAY later today... so make sure to pop back for the details!

My embroidery class + Info!

2011-11-12T14:13:00.001+02:00

In 2 hours I will be having an embroidery class happening over at the Cocoa Daisy crop. I'd love it if you join us!!

It's happening!! + Cocoa Daisy Crop

2011-11-12T09:18:00.001+02:00

The COCOA DAISY FALL CROP has started!!! The fun is happening as we speak and will be happening all weekend!! For links to all the threads, challenges & classes...SEE HERE! There are well-known celebs hanging out on the boards & posting challenges. There are RAK's, GREAT subscription SPECIALS, gifts and so much more. Here are a few sneaks to get you amped to pop in, all using the November kit

Fall projects + Bella Guest DT.

2011-11-10T12:42:00.002+02:00

Earlier this week I was privileged to guest design for Bella Boulevard. Stephanie is so generous & each season I am excited to see what her next creative collection will be. The line 'Finally Fall' caught my eye with the fun papers, sticker sheets & chipboard accents. These are x4 projects I did for this blog post. Sidewalk View by Kim Watson For goodness sake by Kim Watson I used

Are you coming to the Ccoa Daisy Craft fair?

2011-11-08T15:00:00.000+02:00

Cocoa Daisy crops are always so much fun, with a ton of challenges, prizes, and most importantly laughter & 'back slapping' with people who get why we scrap. The super thing about the crop is that you don't have to use Cocoa Daisy kits or even be a subscriber to play along. Everyone is welcome! The only thing you have to do is make sure you are registered on the Message Boards, especially

CK's scrapbooking with fabric & notions + Giveaway!

2011-11-08T00:30:00.000+02:00

Creating Keepsakes has a new special issue out this week called Scrapbooking with Fabric & Notions, and it's sure to be a HIT! It is packed with super cool ideas for layouts “using buttons, fabric, thread, and other materials from your sewing & craft room”. I just know you are going to LOVE it & will want to give all the techniques a bash!