BIG NEWS for INDIGOBLU

hello crafty peeps! 

there are some BIG things happening at INDIGOBLU. 

until now the INDIGOBLU international design team have posted their amazing pieces of inspiration and sneak peeks of new product on the INDIGOBLU blog and the fabulous challenge design team have shared their beautiful work alongside our winners and guests here on the INDIGOBLU challenge blog. so you've had to make the journey to two places for your 'fix' of INDIGOBLU inspiration. well not any more... 

from today you'll find both teams, the inspiration, the challenges, the news, the winners, the prizes, the offers and all those sneak peeks in one place - here at the revamped INDIGOBLU blog. you'll be able to follow us easily and see the latest posts coming up straight away - just make sure you become a follower!!! 

we look forward to seeing you here... 

more news? OK then. back by popular demand, KAY HALLIWELL-SUTTON will be on your screens again this weekend with some fabulous shows on hochanda. see her there on saturday 12th december 2015 - 8pm, and sunday 13th december 2015 - 7am, 9am, 12pm, 4pm and 7pm. 

don't forget, you'll find everything INDIGOBLU including more new releases here at the INDIGOBLU blog now so make sure you're a follower. 

and tune in to see KAY this weekend! 

have a fabulous weekend!

hugs 'n smiles,

our AMAZING adventure {KAISERCRAFT & MERLY IMPRESSIONS}

hello KAISERCRAFT fans!

 today i would like to share my latest creation for the MERLY IMPRESSIONS' blog. this month i've got the absolute pleasure to work with KAISERCRAFT “sail away” collection {available at MERLY IMPRESSIONS' online store}.

"OUR AMAZING ADVENTURE"

 for my background i used KAISERCARD navy weave cardstock and SHIP pattern paper. i cut off 0.5cm from each side of the pattern paper, ruffled its edges with PAPER DISTRESSER and adhered it to the cardstock using KAISERCRAFT 12mm double-sided tape. i doodled the white frame with GELLY ROLL PEN – white.

then i used a masking template and TEXTURE PASTE to create the dimensional pattern. finally, i sprinkled liquid silver ink on top of my background and stamped the half compass from the CLEAR STAMP SET, using ADIRONDACK paint dabber – SILVER.

to create the layers under my picture i used KAISERCARD coconut weave cardstock, SAIL AWAY mini PAPER PAD and KAISERCARD navy weave cardstock . i ruffled the edges of some of the layers with paper distresser and punches the edge in the NAVY cardstock  with edge punch. to adhere the layers together i used MOUNTING FOAM TAPE.

then i start embellishing my page. i used die cuts from the the mini PAPER PAD and the COLLECTABLES pack and stickers from the 12″ STICKER SHEET.

to create the banner at the top right corner i used die cuts from the COLLECTABLES pack and tags from the mini PAPER PAD. i decorated the die cuts with RHINESTONES – dark blue and RHINESTONES – red, and “hanged” my banner on a piece of KAISERCRAFT natural string.

for my title i used a die cut word from the the COLLECTABLES pack and sticker strips from the 12″ STICKER SHEET.

here is a list with all available products at MERLY IMPRESSIONS' online store:

Ship - Sail Away Collection	Sticker Sheet - Sail Away Collection	Paper Pad - Sail Away Collection	Collectables - Sail Away Collection	Clear Stamps - Sail Away Collection	Kaisercard Navy Weave Cardstock	KaiserCard Coconut Weave Cardstock
Rhinestones - Dark Blue	Rhinestones - Red	Ranger Texture Paste	Mounting Foam Tape	Kaisercraft 12mm Double-sided Tape	Adirondack Paint Dabber - Silver	Gelly Roll Pen, Medium Point - White

THANK YOU for stopping by today!

have a lovely week, stay warm and keep creating!

hugs 'n smiles,

believe in fairies {KAISERCRAFT & MERLY IMPRESSIONS}

hello KAISERCRAFT fans, 

today i'm sharing my last project for november for MERLY IMPRESSIONS' blog packed with fairies, butterflies, silver decorations and flowers of course. all the papers are from KAISERCRAFT's “FAIRY DUST” collection {available, together with all of the embellishments at MERLY IMPRESSIONS' online store}. 

"BELIEVE IN FAIRIES"

for my background i used the SPARKLY pattern paper from the “FAIRY DUST” collection. i sprinkled RANGER liquid silver ink on top of it and then i stamped the small butterfly and the dandelion using the clear stamp set {matching the collection} and ADIRONDACK paint dabber – silver.

to create the layers under my picture i used KAISERCARD coconut weave cardstock and FAIRY DUST mini paper pad. i shaped the edges with MARTHA STEWART "doily lace" edge punch, embossed slightly the punched part and adhered all the layers together using mounting foam tape.

to embellish my picture i used die cuts from the the mini paper pad and the COLLECTABLES pack and stickers from the 12″ STICKER SHEET. 

i created the flower cluster with different coloured paper blooms {mini paper blooms – COCONUT, paper blooms – AMETHYST and SEA BREEZE}. 

for the foliage i used KAISERCRAFT decorative die – BERRY VINE with KAISERCARD coconut weave cardstock and MARIANNE DESIGN dies with pattern paper from the mini paper pad. then i added STICKLES – star dust and RHINESTONES – blue grey to embellish the die cuts.

for my title i used a die cut from the COLLECTABLES pack, which i altered with STICKLES – star dust and a sticker from the 12″ STICKER SHEET for my subtitle. 

THANK YOU for stopping by today!

have a lovely creative weekend!

hugs 'n smiles,

DECEMBER collections now available at MERLY IMPRESSIONS

hello KAISERCRAFT fans! 

can you imagine that it is DECEMBER already! where did this year go?... and i still have so many plans and so much to do, before i can relax at CHRISTMAS :-)

but now it is time to present to you KAISERCARFT's newest release{available at MERLY IMPRESSIONS store}! 

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"TREASURED MOMENTS"

featuring dusty pinks and vintage imagery, this delicately designed collection will have you wanting to capture your very own TREASURED MOMENTS. butterflies and florals combine with damask patterns and gilded antiquities give this stunning collection a romantic and feminine feeling.

TIP! make sure to visit my bog in JANUARY for some creative inspiration feat. butterflies and roses!

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"MY YEAR, MY STORY"

this colourful collection celebrates new beginnings. featuring quirky quotes and a bright colour palette, MY YEAR, MY STORY can be used to create calendars and diaries, personalise your journal planner, or brighten up your scrapbook layouts! either way, it is time to tell your story!

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and as usual there are also FABULOUS dies, matching the new collections:

decorative die "vintage clocks"

decorative die "uppercase alphabet"

decorative die "daytabs"

decorative die "months"

decorative die "camera"

decorative die "pineapple"

decorative die "horseshoe and badge"

decorative die "fancy charm"

decorative die "ornate charm"

decorative die "oval ornate frame"

decorative die "rectangle ornate frame"

decorative die "numbers"

decorative die "icons"

decorative dies "card suits"

decorative dies "bicycle"

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this month there are also new gorgeous GLITTER TAPES, new TEMPLATES, new 12 x 12" ALBUMS, new colours DYLUSIONS INK SPRAYS and may different wood and burlap CREATIVE LUCKY DIP products.

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and many more wonderful products - just have a peek in the RECENTLY ADDED tab.

hugs 'n smiles,

LOVE and FAIRY DUST {KAISERCRAFT & MERLY IMPRESSIONS}

hello crafty peeps,

today i have a really whimsical layout to share with you. as some of you already know, this month i've got the privilege and the absolute pleasure to work with KAISERCRAFT's  “FAIRY DUST” collection {available at MERLY IMPRESSIONS' online store}. honestly, i’m in LOVE with all the fairies and fairy dust flying around my crafty room.

"LOVE and FAIRY DUST"

for my background i used PIXIE pattern paper, which i altered with CHRISTMAS QUARTERS 12×12 stencil {the snowflakes quarter} and TEXTURE PASTE.

after the TEXTURE PASTE has dried, i sprinkled TIM HOLTZ - adirondack alcohol ink - SILVER on top of it.

to create the layers under my picture i used KAISERCARD COCONUT weave cardstock and FAIRY WISHES pattern paper. i separated the fairy carefully from the pattern paper on one side and tucked my framed picture under it. i shaped the layers using a cutting die and adhered them with MOUNTING FOAM TAPE to my background.

i used die cut elements from both the mini PAPER PAD and the COLLECTABLES pack to decorate my page.

i fussy cut some of the fairies and the butterflies from the foil paper from the mini PAPER PAD and from the 12" FLUTTER foil paper. the lilac flowers i fussy cut from the ENCHANTED patter paper. i also used various stickers from the 12″ STICKER sheet.

for my title i used a cut off strip from one of the pattern papers, which I layered on a greenish paper from the mini PAPER PAD.

to finish off my design i added RHINESTONES – silver to the die cut fairy stars.

here is a list with all products available at MERLY IMPRESSIONS' online store:

Pixie - Fairy Dust Collection	Fairy Wishes - Fairy Dust Collection	Enchanted - Fairy Dust Collection	Flutter foil paper - Fairy Dust Collection	Sticker Sheet - Fairy Dust Collection	Paper Pad - Fairy Dust Collection	Collectables - Fairy Dust Collection
KaiserCard Coconut Weave Cardstock	Rhinestones - Silver	Ranger Texture Paste	Christmas Quarters 12"x12" Stencil	Mounting Foam Tape	Kaisercraft 12mm Double-sided Tape

 THANK YOU for joining me today!

have a lovely time creating!

hugs 'n smiles,