Labor Day Sale

If you missed your chance to purchase our Designer Templates at a previous scrapbook expo...or would like to add to your collection...Here is your chance!

4 DAYS!
Friday August 31-Monday Sept. 3

Save 15% off of what's in stock at kiwilane.com

Use coupon code laborday15 at checkout to save!
No rainchecks, quanity limited to what's in-stock!
Make sure to check out the paper kits that 

are in the shop as well! 

Paper Addicts!

Here is another adorable layout designed by Jen Nicholes using the "Time Together" paper kit that you can get in the SHOP and the following DT sets. 

Nature

Tags

Wildflower

Wacky

Brackets

Cascade Trails

Scallops

Here are a couple NEW paper kits we picked up...and are offering them at a really good price to you. $3.95...you can also save 15% during the Labor Day Sale. (see above!) You can find them in the SHOP at kiwilane.com in the paper kits section. 

On the Bright Side

Lost and Found

August Calendar

As soon as I saw this photo of some of my grandkids and my youngest son, Matthew, all piled into a little backyard pool, I knew I wanted it on my August Calendar topper! This perfectly illustrates the hot August summer days and the fun ways kids find to keep cool!

I used our hand-picked ON THE SUNNY SIDE paper kit that is in our KLD SHOP to create the calendar and the following designer templates: Sunnybrook Lane, Chestnut Drive, 12" Strips, Photos, Photo Mats, Adventure, Paradise, Tiny Accents, and Tiny Wildflower.

I love layering the Tiny sets with the larger Accessory sets. I used the water splat from the Paradise set and topped it with a sunburst from Tiny Accents and a felt flower I had in my stash. A button was the perfect center!

Here's a close-up of the month page on the calendar. I brought the same patterns and colors down from above and recreated the same embellishment to tie it all together. I found some cute chipboard letters in my scrap drawer and inked right over them with an ink pad...so quick and easy!

This is not a good picture at all...too many shadows in this room. But I wanted to show you how cute it is when hanging above some of my templates where I scrapbook. I hope you have been working on your calendar each month! It makes such a wonderful gift or a great place to hold your own special memories!

Debbie Budge

One Smart Cookie

Well they are now all officially Back to School! Awe!!!! Just think of how much scrapbooking I can get done now that I will have time....since I will not have to clean the house 10 times during the day. =) 

It just is not going to happen today. Since we are headed to the
St. Charles show this weekend... so it will have to wait!

Check out this little goodie that the girls and I made for their teachers for Back to School Night.
We just altered the "party gift bag" idea. =) 

August PP Winner!

Thanks to everyone that participated in the Picture Perfect Challenge this month. We had some Great layouts that Framed 8 pictures perfectly. The Winner of this month is.......Cheryl Maguin!!! Congrats Cheryl if you could e-mail me at susan@kiwilane.com we will make sure you get your prize. You can see all the entries over at the PP challenge/August under Contest & Happenings/challenges! 

August DT Doodle

For this months challenge I thought we would mix it up a little! I found these cute sketches while surfing the internet last week and though they would be fun to try for our DT Doodle Challenge this week! Try your hand at creating something based on these sketches and upload on the DT Doodle page by Monday, Aug 27th for your chance to win a $25 gift Certificate to KLD! Remember your design does not need to match the sketch...just be based off of it. Good luck!

Here is a sample of Susan's page using the sketch challenge above. Check out the video below to see how the DT sets inspired her to create the banners on her page. 

The Little "Things"

Abigail my daughter picked out my outfit today. It was all laid out on my bed when I went into my room. It made me smile. =) Of COURSE I had to take a picture...but I believe this is going to get it's very own scrapbook page as well. Tip of the day...make sure to take pictures of the little "things".... drawings you have all over your fridge, love notes, etc.  Even though it is always great to take pictures of the little "people" in our lives....the little "things" matter as well. -Susan

Sincerely...

It's the middle of August already!! Where has the summer gone??  School starts here on Monday and we are scrambling to get ready for that.  You're probably doing the very same thing!  It's nice when we have a little bit of extra time to sit down and make some cards.  This month we are focusing on note cards....those cards you send to someone just to let them know you are thinking of them...or the notes you send to teachers thanking them for helping your child...or the notes we send to neighbors to welcome them to the neighborhood.  Note cards are so great to have on hand for any occasion where you want to let someone know they are being thought of!

Gail Owens, one of our Design Team members, has designed some adorable note cards.  More details can be found on her blog: http://glowormdesigns.blogspot.com

 "Just a Quick Note"  (Finished size- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2)  Templates: Adorn, Tiny Wildflower, Tiny Nature

 "Just for You"  (Finished size- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2)  Templates:  Tiny Accents, Adorn, Tiny Strips, Tiny Brackets, Tiny Tags

Butterflies  (Finished size 5x7)  Templates:  Tiny Nature, Mini Photo, Mini Scallops, Mini Strips

I enjoy making note cards very much.  I love using the scraps from my layouts and projects to create a lovely note card and have some on hand for when I need them.  I think, if we had more note cards ready to go, we'd write more 'thinking of you' notes to those in our lives!  Here are a few examples.  Debbie Budge

Beautiful (finished size 4 1/4 x 5 1/2)  Templates: Strips, Thoughtful, Tiny Wacky

Cutie (finished size 4 1/4 x 5 1/2) Templates: Thoughtful, Strips, Tiny Wildflower

Friend (finished size 4 1/4 x 5 1/2) Templates: Thoughtful, Strips, Tiny Floral

August Picture Perfect

Picture Perfect Challenge: Crazy Eights! 

It is that time of the year...busy getting last minute vacations in, and school shopping. Not to mention I am sure you have tons of pictures from other fun things you did this summer that you just have not had a chance to scrapbook yet! I know i do! 

Here is the perfect time to get them done....well at least 8 of them. 

 August's PP Challenge....Design the Perfect layout for EIGHT Photos. 

Make sure to use your KLD Designer Templates. 

When you are done, post your picture here on facebook under the samples in the picture perfect category! Not a facebook user? Feel free to e-mail me your entry as well to susan@kiwilane.com. 

The challenge is from Monday August 13-20th. You have until Monday August 20th 12pm MST to upload/enter your layout for a chance to win a $25.00 gift certificate to Kiwilane.com

 Winner will announced on Tuesday August 21st. 

Here is a little inspiration to motivate you...using only 8 photos!

Designed by Kristy Lee

DT: Cascade Trails 3A, Scallops Mini 1A, Sentiment, 1A, Tags 5, Floral 1T. Paper My Minds Eye Nostalgia Collection. 

Look forward to seeing what you design. HAVE FUN! 

You can read all the details of this challenge on facebook under Challenges/Picture Perfect. 

https://www.facebook.com/kiwilane/app_215065058595566

Gift Certificate

Alright....it is that time to announce the Lucky winners of the $25.00 gift certificates to kiwilane.com! 

Because of the outpour of support we have decided instead of 2 lucky winners....there is going to be 4! 

 A Big thanks to everyone who participated! 

It makes us want to do more giveaways..that is for sure! 

The 4 Lucky winners are...............

Terry Peters

Kathi Early

Carrie Bavis

Angie Henderson

Congrats! Please make sure to email me at susan@kiwilane.com and we will make sure you get your prize. 

Thanks again to everyone and if you have not had a chance to sign up for our newsletter you can do so HERE! This way you can stay up to date on all the happenings here at Kiwi Lane!

Birthday Challenge Winner

Who won this fun prize package? We have a lucky winner from our "birthday" theme challenge! The winner is............

Melissa Hoang!!!

Melissa thanks so much for sharing your page with us, 

and your precious memories. 

DT Sets used: Paisley Place, Scallops and Floral.

Paper. MMY Kraft Funday

If you both could email me at susan@kiwilane.com with your address 

we will get these shipped off to you. Congrats! 

2nd Place! 

Another page that I wanted to highlight was from

Debra Farrow!

I just loved how she "Framed" her page! Super fun! 

The Lucky winner of a DT set of her Choice! 

Thanks to everyone that participated. We had many submissions emailed to us and we loved them all!  It has been a very fun filled "birthday" weekend! And it is because of all of YOU! 

Looking for Party Inspiration?

Party Gift Bags

Here is a birthday page designed by Jen Nicholes using the paper from the paper kit

 "On the Sunnyside" that you can get in the shop. 

Scallops Mini 1A
Lg brackets 3
celebrate 2,4,1
Accents 2T

We uploaded a album just for birthdays on facebook as well if you would like to check it out. Click on the link below. 

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150957976776086.410266.111574766085&type=3

Party Sale!

It would not be a Party...without a sale! 
Save 20% off of everything in the shop   
from August 3-6th! sale excludes bundles and completes.
Use coupon code "birthday" at checkout to save. 

Thats not all! 

Spend $50.00 or more and receive the Celebrate or Nature set for FREE! Our Special Gift to you! 

Please specify at checkout in the NOTES what set you would like to receive as your gift.
(If nothing is noted, you will receive the Celebrate Accessory set with your order.) 
Happy Shopping! 

Gifts/Giveaways!

Perfect Gifts....

Lets face it! Sometimes the best part about  getting older is the gifts! Want a chance to win one of these adorable projects? We are giving them away today....make sure to join us on facebook for a chance to win.

We are just in love with these frames by Darcie's. We have them available in our shop, along with this adorable paper by MMY eye. Check it out here!

You will find the paper in the paper kit category and the Darcy frames in the "tool" category at kiwilane.com. 

Birthday Challenges!

We have two birthday challenges you can participate in and win a prize! One ends tomorrow morning..and one ends on Monday! Make sure to read the details below. 

Sketch Challenge #1

How would you like to win this fun paper kit? Participate in this sketch challenge today and you could win! Use the following sketch as your inspiration to design your own layout or card. It does not have to be a birthday theme....anything you would like...let the layout inspire you! We are so excited to see what you come up with!!  

 NOTE: The accessories don't have to be the same accessories and the borders don't have the be the same borders, etc. 

You have until tomorrow morning, 10:00 AM MST,  Saturday August 4th. Winner will be selected and announced on Saturday morning, August 4^th.

Birthday Challenge #2

How to enter: Design a card/page with a "birthday" theme. And then post it from now until August 6th on our facebookwall to be entered. 

(or email it to susan@kiwilane.com)

The Winner will receive this fun bundle of goodies and be highlighted on KLD along with their work, so make sure to show us your best work!
Winner will announced Tuesday August 7! 

So get out those "birthday" pictures/paper and your KLD Designer Templates and get started! 

 Here is a Layout sample using the same paper line from the prize bundle that Shiloh designed! I just love this page! I love how she used the balloons from the Celebrate set to make hot air balloons, and if you take a close look you can see how she did a 3D image with her photo...by having the balloon coming out the top! LOVE IT!  

Ideas to Inspire Spotlight

  

For Today's ideas To Inspire we wanted to Spotlight a local Scrapbooker right here in Idaho. -Nichole Lewno. 

Howdy Candies! My name is Nichole Lewno – originally from Las Vegas, Nevada.  My Darling Husband of 8 years, Kip Lewno. "My Honey”, decided to plant roots here In Star, Idaho, Where we’ve resided since 2004.  When I’m not juggling the responsibilities of owning our businesses we take every opportunity to travel with our lovely children.  Each adventure is a journey filled with inspiration through the people we meet and the hearts that are touched.

My personal creative journey into the world of Altered Paper Crafting started as far back as my ability to put together ensembles with scissors, paper, & glue.  Since 2007, as an Independent Consultant with Close To My Heart I found that my heARTistic journey akes on a myriad of transformations from the inspirational tools I’m loaded with in my creative arsenal. I’m also an admitted “paper hoarder” of sorts.  So it’s with no surprise that when I was introduced to Kiwi Lane Designs DT sets I totally fell head over heels in Love with the various ways that I can incorporate them into my varied base mediums using CTMH and Ranger (Tim Holtz, Dyan Reevley & Claudine Helmuth) product lines.  As a Designer I have a plethora of techniques that I incorporate into each piece that’s inspired by my journey & thirst for learning more.  Kiwi Lane has helped to rejuvenate the way that I paper craft today with their 4- step process of “Framing” it makes the ease of crossing over a full-circle blessing! My Interests & Hobbies Include: Crafting, Home Décor, 3-D Gift Items, Altered Art, Art Journaling, Canvas, Reading, Writing, traveling (more than I can afford to), Basking in outdoor recreation, and Italian Food. Check out my website at www.CreatiqueCandy.com

Focal Point:

1.  Cricut Artiste Dress Form: Base & Overlay cut at 5 ½” Adhere Outline to Base

2. Using Glossy Accents add dimension to the chocolate sections of the   Dress Form.   

(Set aside to allow time to dry)

3. Card Base Front: 4 ¼” x 5 ½” Diamond B&T paper.

4.  Front: Juniper Dots B&T, Reversed & Flipped Opposite DT “Thoughtful” 3A, 3B

5. 5  ½” Cut word B&T overlaying ¾” chocolate cardstock

6. Distress all pieces with Chocolate Exclusive Inks or your preferred Distress Ink.

7. Weave the Dress From into the piece from steps 5 & 6 to the ¾” word band strip. Adhere to the Front.

8. Using Bowdabra & the ¼” “Slate” organdy ribbon create 2 loops for the dress.

9.  Randomly place CTMH Bitty Opaque Pearls (Embellish Front as Desired) 

Inside of Card:

10.  KLD “Thoughtful” 3A, 3B overlay one another opposite

 the outside of card front.

11.  Sentiment: Jet Printed on Colonial White Cardstock using Font –

 Ugly Qua altering the color with RGB values in word pro 2010.  

“Juniper”  RGB: (R-55 G-141 B-110) “Sew In Rare Form” Framed

 with DT “Tiny Brackets” 1T then cut & 

Distressed with chocolate exclusive inks. 

        12. Using the Step 3 Replace Adhere pieces to inside of the card. 

Placed behind the 3A & 3B borders.

“I'm absolutely in LOVE with the way they turned out.  Using Kiwi Lane templates are so much fun to play with and design.  I Love borders!!! I adore the tiny accessories & photo mating though I haven't gotten a chance to play with it yet.  I kept getting inspired by more as I went along.  I just fell in love with my paper, scissors & glue all over again & the FUN part was watching how it came together & how many different ways that I could of made the same pieces, but look different.”  -Nichole