Blitsy Golden Scissors Blog Hop

***THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED***

Welcome to the Blitsy Golden Scissors Blog Hop!

If you got here from Stephanie Chan over at The Silly Pearl then you are on the right track. If you have just started here then you are about halfway and can hop over to the Blitsy Blog to start from the beginning. Before we start, just so that you know, I do use affiliate links and there are some in this blog post.

So what is this hop all about? Well each blog in this hop is giving away a pair of Blitsy Golden Scissors. These are not just ordinary scissors! These are your ticket into being entered into the grand prize draw for $1000 to spend at Blitsy or a year’s worth of craft supplies.

Wahoo! What would you spend all that crafting money on?

So if you want to be in with a chance to win a pair of these much sort after scissors - you get an actual pair of scissors too, score! - then you will need to leave a comment on each of the 12 blogs on this hop, so that is 12 chances to win!


How to Enter:
-Leave me a comment letting me know which of the sneak peeks below you would love to add to your craft stash.

-Commenting/entries open until 1am GMT (7pm CST) on Friday 27th November. Winners will be announced during the #blitsysleepover Pajama Party and posted on the Blitsy Blog.

Sneak peeks for Black Friday Weekend:

Look out for:

• Zig Kuretake watercolor products.
• Ranger - Tim Holtz - Distress - Micro Glaze 1 oz. $3.49 (reg MSRP $8.49) on Sunday.
• Dina Wakley on Sunday.
• Ranger Inks including all Colours of the month including November Colour Of The Month - Lucky Clover - Distress Ink Pad for $2.49 (reg MSRP $5.99) on Cyber Monday.

Also keep your eye out for:

• Friday: Brusho Crystal Colours, Lindy’s Stamp Gang Embossing Powders, Sprays and Pigments, Me and My Big Ideas Recipe Planner.
• Monday: Strathmore Watercolor Paper, Sketch Pads, Canvas Pads.

The sales will be going live everyday over this weekend:
Black Friday at 6am GMT (12am CST).
Saturday 12pm GMT (6am CST).
Sunday 12pm GMT (6am CST).
Cyber Monday 12pm GMT (6am CST).


Where To Hop Next
So don't forget to leave a comment here mentioning which of my Sneak Peeks you want before hopping over to Chrissie Tobas at Harvest Moon Papiere.

Good Luck!

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Blitsy Giveaways And Holiday DIY Craft

I already did a shout out for the Blitsy run up to Black Friday event in my last 'As Featured On Blitsy' make but the event is so HUGE that I thought it deserved a full blog post just to be sure you don't miss it!

I'm on the Blitsy Creative team and also part of their affiliate program (so there are affiliate links in this post) and I've shared some tips before on how to get the most out of buying from Blitsy if you are outside the US, but this event is a biggy so if you aren't already signed up to Blitsy you might want to go do it now, it's free to sign up btw. 

I'm pretty excited about it 'coz I can enter all the giveaways and competitions too. Actually why am I telling you all about it? It decreases my chances of winning! LOL! Only joking! OF COURSE you should go join in, there is just so much going on!

Ok, so for starters Blitsy is having a giveaway of yummy craft products EVERYDAY up until Black Friday in the Blitsy Black Friday Countdown.

Then there is the Golden Scissors giveaway, where if you find a pair of Blitsy golden scissors (they are real scissors btw) you are entered into a draw for $1000 to spend on your hearts arts and crafts supplies delight at Blitsy. Think Blitsy Wonka and the Creative Factory!

They are giving them away in orders, via their social media channels such as Facebook, Periscope, Instagram etc and on the Golden Scissors sign up page too:

But, seriously that is not all! Wanna win a Silhouette Cameo 2 and $500 to spend at Blitsy? Erm yes please! Then go link your Holiday DIY crafts to the Ultimate HoliDIY Crafter competition for a chance to win!

You can find all the giveaways in the HoliDIY Hub where you can also find holiday arts and crafts supplies and gift ideas for the artist or crafter in your life, or where you might want to direct the significant other in your life who might be look for ideas on what to get you, just saying *wink*.

There is also tonnes of DIY Christmas craft ideas in the HoliDIY hub and on the Blitsy blog and in the ideas section too. 

Oh and as well as the usual daily sales, which are around only for few days, and the discounted around all the time Everyday items, there is also a little sneak into the Black Friday items with the 'Almost Black Friday' sale!

But I'm still not finished with my heads-up! On Black Friday itself Blitsy will be running more sales events and having a Pajama party over on their Facebook page, so sign up to the event reminder or chat to me on Facebook and I can invite you to the event, so you don't miss it . Whilst you are on Facebook go ask to join the Blitsy Addicts Secret group too to get some sneak peaks, chances to win things and just to share your Blitsy love and creativity!

I told you it was a HUGE event didn't I? Right, well, I think I've covered it all but I still might have missed something so best you go check it all out for yourselves just in case!

Catch you later Blitsy Creatinators! 

As Featured On Blitsy - DIY Christmas-Inspired Art Journal Page

Do you like using the seasons to inspire your art journaling? I think colour often inspires my pages through the seasons and yes, I think weather features at times too. Well the upcoming season is definitely inspiring my art journal tutorial on the Blitsy blog today. I've gone super-snowy on some Christmas music ready for a white Christmas!

[I do have some affiliate links in this blog post, you can find out more about them in my disclaimers page.]

You can see the whole process on the Blitsy blog and don't forget to check out the HoliDIY Hub for lots of Christmas gift ideas for the creatives in your life and enter the Golden Scissors giveaway for a chance to win $1000 to spend at Blitsy and then there is the daily Black Friday giveaway going on too!

Lots of chances to win something yummy!

Kim

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As Featured On Blitsy - How To Make Embroidery Hoop Mixed Media Art

Time for a free tutorial from me over on the Blitsy blog as part of the Blitsy Creative Team and guess what? It is my first full length video! Gulp! Hope you like it.

(I use affiliate links on this blog so some of the links in this posts are affiliated).

In my video I go through all of the stages for a mixed media piece using buttons and an embroidery hoop as well as some other stash favourites. I also show you how to make your own circle canvas too which you can then either mount in the hoop or use it as it is.

Do let me know how you get on with my new video and don't forget to link up any projects you do to the Blitsy Addict Secret Facebook page (Shhh! It's a secret!) or on the Blitsy Inspiration board.

Catch you later.
Kim

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As Featured On Blitsy - How To Make A Mixed Media Tote Bag

I have a mixed media project over on the Blitsy Blog at the moment with some inspiration to art-up your tote bags.

(I use affiliate links on this blog so some of the links in this posts are affiliated).

I've become a bit of a tote bag collector. It was kind of an accident, I started buying them for DIY projects and article work. But then it became a bit of a habit.

They are so useful to have to hand so every now and again I replenish my stocks with a new tote blank ready for decorating or a get given them at blogger events. It seems to be the thing at the moment for many of the events I find myself at to give out canvas tote bags, Yay! Tote Bags! Sometimes these totes have a logo on them but sometimes they are blank, so they get added to my growing collection.

It is a fun project to do - arting-up a tote bag so I hope you will go take a look at the tutorial then give it a go yourself. But don't forget to share the result on the Blitsy Addict Secret Facebook page (Shhh! It's a secret!) or on the Blitsy Inspiration board.

Thanks for popping in.

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As Featured On Blitsy - MAMBI The Happy Planner Hacking

If you have been reading my blog this week then you will know that I have been singing the praises of the Me And My Big Ideas (MAMBI) CREATE 365™ The Happy Planner™. I have a new obsession, you can tell can't you?

Well, I have some good news, you can get your very own Happy Planner in the Blitsy sale this weekend. Oh yeah! It's your birthday! Ok, so it might not be your birthday but I'm just getting a bit over excited and all. (By the way I do use affiliate links and there are some in this blog post).

To give you a bit of inspiration of what you can do when you get your Happy Planner I have been planner hacking and I have a tutorial for a collage planner cover over on the Blitsy blog right now.

Buying The Happy Planner From Blitsy

For us in the UK (sorry my readers from other countries, I can't advice on prices for your countries) the Happy Planner from Blitsy including postage and packaging works out around £19.28 (according to xe.com at the time of writing this blog post), that's approximately £12.87 for the planner itself. This means you can drop something else into your shopping basket and not have to worry about import tax and duty as long as you make sure the goods don't cost more than £15 before postage and packaging is added.

But a quick note, again for those in the UK: be careful of using the 40% off codes on Blitsy as when these are added you can get a super deal BUT the original un-discounted retail price of the item is placed on the delivery label, even though you did not pay that amount. That price on the delivery label can tip you over the £15 (approximately $23 depending on exchange rate) import limit and you might get charged duty and import tax even if you did not pay that price (they can only go by what is on the label). So you would need to factor that in when working out if you are saving money or not. I have no idea why this happens when you use the 40% codes and I have pointed it out to the guys at Blitsy and they said they would look into it.

Of course you will have to wait a little longer to get your planner if you order it from Blitsy as it does take a few days for dispatch and then it will take some more days to travel from the US to the UK! But it is only like a 2-3 weeks delay before it is in your hands and sometimes not even that.


So thems me Blitsy shopping tips of the day and if you want some more MAMBI Happy Planner inspiration then check out my other Blitsy Planner hacking blog post or my Me And My Big Ideas CREATE 365™ The Happy Planner™ blog post from Wednesday.

Catch you later Happy Planner Hackers and Blitsy Shoppers

Kim

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As Featured On Blitsy - DIY Custom Artwork Using Stamps

Time for a tutorial! This one is over on the Blitsy blog but just for you here is a little picture of what I made.

You can find the finished project along with the step by step over on the Blitsy blog.

Do go check it out!

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As Featured On Blitsy - DIY Mixed Media Keepsake Envelopes

It is my turn on the Blitsy blog today and I have a how-to for these super cute DIY Mixed Media Keepsake Envelopes with a FREE template you can download to make your own with so go check it out!

I have to admit to being a bit besotted with these, hope you will be too, when you make your own.

Don't forget to check out the latest Blitsy sale items whilst you are over there.

Kim

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As Featured On Blitsy - Mixed Media Planner Pocket Page

Calling all mixed media fans and planner fans, I've merged two of my favourite things at the moment to bring a mixed media planner pocket page tutorial to the Blitsy Blog.

Go check out the Blitsy Blog to find out how I put this page together.

Also check out the Blitsy's Secret Society page on facebook. It is the perfect group for us Blitsy Addicts, just ask to join or give me a shout in Facebook as I think I can add you to the group.

I *HEART* Blitsy so they are one of my affiliate programs and some of the links in this blog post are affiliated, I have a full run down of my affiliations on my Disclaimers and Disclosure page.

Thanks for popping in and enjoy the tutorial.

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As Featured On Blitsy - DIY Stencils Using Dies

Hey guys, I have a feature on the Blitsy blog today all about making the most out of your cutting dies.

Intrigued? Then pop on over to see the full step by step tutorial on the Blitsy blog and let me know what dies you will be using.

I *HEART* Blitsy so they are one of my affiliate programs and the links in this blog post are affiliated, I have a full run down of my affiliations on my Disclaimers and Disclosure page.

Have a sunny Thursday.

Kim

How Do You Start A Clean Sketch Book Or Art Journal?

Ok, so you have a lovely new art journal / sketch book / notebook and it is all shiny and new, you don't want to touch it, right? Don't tell me you don't know what I'm talking about because I KNOW you do!

Well you need some quick, go-to exercises to help you break into that lovely new book don't you?

I'm sharing three of my favourite tips on the Blitsy Blog today and I would just love it if you popped over, had a look then shared your favourite tricks below the post, I'm so interested to see what everyone does! Thanks!

Also if you go over to Blitsy now they have 60% off any one regular price item to celebrate the 4th of July. So the next question is, what are you gonna buy?!

Catch you later Art-inators

Kim

ps. I do use affiliated links for my blog but only to things I buy myself and from shops that I love. There are some affiliated links in this blog post and if you want to know more about my affiliate policies then check out my Disclosures and Disclaimers.

Thursday Is A Fast News Day!

The news is out! I'm going to be on the Blitsy Creative Team for another term! Wahoo!

But things are a little different this time around, we all have a category and mine is Mixed Media! So you are going to see a lot more of this kind of stuff from me on the Blitsy blog:

I'm getting my art fix! If you hop on over to the blog you will see my first tutorial with some ideas and inspiration for getting your paint layering on!

But before you go, to celebrate the new creative team Blitsy is having an Instagram giveaway, but it closes today so be quick!

Catch you later Mixed-Mediators.

Kim

ps. to help me run this blog I do use affiliate links from time to time and there are some affiliate links in this blog post but you can find out more about them in my Disclaimers and Disclosures. Thanks for your support, it means a lot to me.

Tutorials For The Long Weekend

I'm in celebratory mood! I've cleared away some deadlines and the long weekend is stretched out ahead! YAY! So as I tuck into a cup of tea and an orange, to stop myself from pigging out on a packet of celebratory biccies, I thought I would drop in and share a quick blog post about two tutorials of mine that you will find on the Blitsy Discovery blog.

If you fancy a bit of inspiration for projects you can get done this Easter weekend then check out my method for making layered stamps...

[There are some affiliate links in this blog post, so if you buy through them I do get a small amount of money at no extra cost to yourself. Thanks for your support!]

Or what about a bit of card making mixing and matching your stamps and dies...

Right, I'm going back to my tea and orange, doesn't have the same ring as tea and biccies does it?

Hope you have a super duper weekend,
full of biscuits!
Kim

Blitsy Tutorial Time: Turn Your Notebooks Designer Gold

Hey, you know that I've gone a bit gold crazy right? Well take a peak at this quick makeover idea for your notebook covers:

The full tutorial is over on the Blitsy* Discover blog. I've used a Krylon Gold Leafing pen which you can often find on sale over at Blitsy* so keep your eye out!

If you want some more gold ideas then check out my Get The Look - Gold Transfer Foil.

Enjoy!

Kim

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Blitsy Tutorial Time: DIY Bespoke Loved-Up Coasters

Well I am a luck bunny! I've got another tutorial up on the Blitsy website* today.

This time it is a coaster revamp to give your Valentine's table a bit of a bespoke love!

You can find the whole tutorial on the Blitsy Website* under the 'Discover' tab in the top right hand corner of your screen.

Hope you like it and have some coaster revamping fun with it!

Happy Valentine's day for tomorrow!

Kim

[Just so you know both the links are referral links, if you click them and then go on to buy something I get a referral fee from Blitsy. Thanks for your support.]