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Thursday, June 30, 2016

Ken Oliver June Challenge Day 3

It's day 3 of our June Challenge, this months theme is 'Vacation', over the next couple of days we will be sharing creations from some of the Creative Team and you have a chance to join in too and win a pack of Ken Oliver Color Burst.

To participate create a 'Vacation' themed project using Ken Oliver products along with any other products and mediums you choose.  To submit you can either email your entry to sharon@kenolivercrafts.com, post to Facebook and tag #kenoliverjunechallenge or add your link to the project in the comments at the bottom of this post.  Deadline for Submissions is July 12th.

(p.s. we are working towards introducing an inlinkz option to future challenges, thank you for your feedback.)

Hey did you know that we are having a Creative Team Call?.
We are looking for Team Members who can work in all mediums, be
adaptable, relish a challenge, understand color and can work in a team environment to meet our various creative needs, deadlines &
requirements.

Full details on how to apply can be found here.

Today's challenge inspiration is from Jeanne Streiff, using Color Burst and a stamp from the Ken Oliver Covered Bridges Collection.  Let's hit the road for an adventure!




Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Ken Oliver June Challenge Day 2

It's day 2 of our June Challenge, this months theme is 'Vacation', over the next couple of days we will be sharing creations from some of the Creative Team and you have a chance to join in too and win a pack of Ken Oliver Color Burst.

To participate create a 'Vacation' themed project using Ken Oliver products along with any other products and mediums you choose.  To submit you can either email your entry to sharon@kenolivercrafts.com, post to Facebook and tag #kenoliverjunechallenge or add your link to the project in the comments at the bottom of this post.  Deadline for Submissions is July 12th.

(p.s. we are working towards introducing an inlinkz option to future challenges, thank you for your feedback.)

Hey did you know that we are having a Creative Team Call?.
We are looking for Team Members who can work in all mediums, be
adaptable, relish a challenge, understand color and can work in a team environment to meet our various creative needs, deadlines &
requirements.

Full details on how to apply can be found here.

So back to the challenge and todays inspiration comes from Giovana Smith, Giovana would love to travel to Italy for her vacation and enjoy an alfresco coffee.



Supplies

Color Burst:
Pthalo Green, Yellow Ochre, Sepia, Merlot, Indigo, Tangerine

Liquid Metals:
Pewter, Copper

Ken Oliver Water Media Paper 5 x 7
Stamped image from Crafter's Companion

Monday, June 27, 2016

Ken Oliver June Challenge


It's Challenge time again, this months theme is 'Vacation', over the next few days we will be sharing creations from the Creative Team and you have a chance to join in too and win a pack of Ken Oliver Color Burst.

To participate create a 'Vacation' themed project using Ken Oliver products along with any other products and mediums you choose.  To submit you can either email your entry to sharon@kenolivercrafts.com, post to Facebook and tag #kenoliverjunechallenge or add your link to the project in the comments at the bottom of this post.  Deadline for Submissions is July 12th.

(p.s. we are working towards introducing an inlinkz option to future challenges, thank you for your feedback.)

Hey did you know that we are having a Creative Team Call?.
We are looking for Team Members who can work in all mediums, be
adaptable, relish a challenge, understand color and can work in a team environment to meet our various creative needs, deadlines &
requirements.

Full details on how to apply can be found here.

To start our June Challenge inspirations we have a Canvas by Diana Hetherington, this mesmerizing canvas is an ode to long summer nights.  Diana used Color Burst in various colors along with the Liquid Metals Copper, Jade and Rose with Texture paste.



Thursday, June 23, 2016

MDF Home Decor using Color Burst


Dunja Ducker from the Creative Team has made this decorated MDF Board home decor project, she mixed Color Burst with stamping and fibres.

Hey have you heard we are having a Creative Team Call?.  It is open to world wide submissions and you can get the full details here on how to submit.


Supplies:





Tuesday, June 21, 2016

KEN OLIVER CREATIVE TEAM CALL



Calling all Ken Oliver Crafts fans, we are now recruiting new members for our Creative Team to promote and showcase the complete Ken Oliver Craft range.

We are looking for Team Members who can work in all mediums, be
adaptable, relish a challenge, understand color and can work in a team environment to meet our various creative needs, deadlines &
requirements.

As part of the Ken Oliver Creative Team you will receive:

· Generous amounts of Ken Oliver product.
· Product from our Blog Hop and Promotional Partners. 
· Be featured on the Ken Oliver Blog and across all our social media platforms.
· Have your work shown at Trade and Public Fairs.
· Access to the Creative Team Secret Groups.
· Blog Badge and Watermark.

Team requirements are:

· Be able to create across multiple crafts such as mixed media, card making, scrapbooking, upcycling, off the page etc..   
· Commit to 1 - 2 posts a month on the Ken Oliver Blog,
· Promote Ken Oliver product on your personal blog and Facebook and other social media platforms.
· Participate in a monthly team challenge following a different brief and theme each month.
· Be active within the team secret group.

To apply for a place on our lively and inspirational Ken Oliver Creative Team, please email the following to sharon@kenolivercrafts.com
  • Name, address, phone number, headshot and email address.
  • Short biography (tell us a little about yourself and why you would like to join the Ken Oliver Creative Team.
  • Links to your online galleries, blogs, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter pages.
  • A List of other design teams you are now on or have previously been on.
  • Send four (.jpg) images that will best showcase your creativity, at least two of these projects must be either an altered art, mixed media, home décor, off the page etc .

Use of Ken Oliver Product an advantage.

Deadline for applications is Friday July 8th 2016.  Successful
applicants will be notified by Friday July 15th and an announcement will be made on the blog and Facebook on Wednesday July 20th

International applications welcome.

The Term will last 6 months (may be extended)

(Due to the volume of submissions we will not be contacting
unsuccessful applicants directly, but will hold all applicant details on file.)

We are so excited to see your submissions and hope to have you join us soon.


Monday, June 20, 2016

Saturday, June 11, 2016

Looking Dapper with Sizzix and Color Burst

Jeanne Streiff has a great card on the Sizzix blog where she combined Color Burst and die cuts to create this rather charming card.  Perfect for Fathers Day coming soon.  You can she her instructions here.