**Kaisercraft Q2 Collections – Blog Party**
*Hi guys. the live chat function appears to be struggling, as we’ve got comment moderation on, and I have to individually approve every comment and chat comment, so it might take a while for things to go through. Sorry about this guys. Please bear with me!!* 
So, you’re probably wondering the face behind the Kaisercraft blog right? Before we party on tonight, if you don’t know me, I’m Alison. I work at Kaisercraft and look after our advertising, website, blog and lots of ‘publicity’ type stuff. I’ve been at Kaisercraft now for a year!! I love scrapping too – I’ve been scrapbooking for around 7 years and love it!!
So, Welcome to the Kaisercraft Q2 Collection Blog Party! We hope you’ve got your crafting (not dancing) shoes on to get creative tonight!! 
We’ve got some never before seen projects in our Q2 collection (not featured in the Q2 magazine), tutorials, Christmas projects to get you warmed up for the silly season, a special edition of our regular ‘Saturday Sketches’, a special Guest Designer, Ngaire Bartlam, a live chat function to chat with me and our Design Team (to the left, you’ll need to login) as well as fun challenges!!
We’ve also got all the inside goss from our talented graphic designers who designed our Q2 ranges and the lowdown on our NEW papers and embellishments from Richelle, the lovely lady who looks after all our new products!
Also – DON’T FORGET – we are giving out prizes during the evening so be sure to check in and try to win! Yay for GIVEAWAYS!
Make sure you enter our…………
Major Sweepstakes contest!!
Be one the first to own ALL SIX of Kaisercraft’s NEW Q2 Collections, Belle, Christmas Carnival, Dear Santa, Rewind, Lilac Avenue and Pack Your Bags, plus coordinating embellishments including ribbon, flowers, pearls and rhinestones.
We hope you’ve been reading all our blogs between the 1st September and today. A 30 word-sentence was spelled out in individual (bolded, colour) words.
To win just email the complete 30-word sentence to competitions@kaisercraft.com.au, with KC Major sweepstakes in the subject line, before 1 October 2009 at 5.ooam (AEST). Head here for full terms and conditions. Good luck!!
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Make sure you check back here through the night to check out all the fun stuff!
First up, let’s check out the NEW Q2 Collections in detail and what their designers had to say about each collection!!
Designed by Laine Fraser.
The idea behind creating the Belle Collection was to provide a range that was both traditional in style, theme and colours, but one that was fairly modern and intricate in its design. Inspired by earthy forest greens and deep, festive maroons; I wanted to create a collection that was festively floral and ornate, yet still quite traditional.
I was inspired by the original Christmas flower the Poinsettia, and drew up a combination of poinsettias, flourishes and swirls for my main page (Clara).
(P412 Clara)
Iused a combination of fabric textures reminiscent of the fabrics that mum used to sew my Christmas stockings out of! The addition of fabric textures created depth within my pages and hence added to the earthy, traditional feel I was aiming to create.
The numbers page (Eve) was inspired by the old school ‘Countdown till Christmas’ that goes on in just about every household for the length of December, and I absolutely love the end result – a funky, colourful page that really captures the essence of Christmas.
(P413 Eve)
I designed the ribbon stripes page (Angel) wanting to capture the look of the trimmings on a Christmas tree – snippets of colourful, fun, vibrant and exciting patterns. The endless patterns, stripes and polka dots were all carefully designed and constructed to allow for fun & easy Christmas scrapping!
Designed by Mikala Robinson-Koss
My ideas for Christmas Carnival came mainly from wanting to scrap photos of kids at Christmas time, and not being able to find a paper that suited! I really wanted to use bright, fun colours that still had a cheery Christmas feel, and steer away from traditional dark and moody tones and imagery. I feel that the colours we chose in the end, really opened up the possibilities for Christmas scrapping, great for any photo, plus also perfect for an Aussie Summer Christmas’!
I made sure there was a lot of cut outs, so that it was easy for card making and simple embellishments, while P405 Bells, is designed to fit exactly onto SB2050 Mini Ticket Albums beyond the page! And even if you don’t want to use the album, it creates a gorgeous little paper album when stapled, or bound down the side!
(P405 Bells)
(SB2050 Mini Ticket Albums)
The embellishments are all created with easy and fun scrapping and card making in mind, with the exciting new Printed buttons and Epoxy stickers (in the embellishment pack), adding some great depth to any artwork. I decided to have these products in the pack as I felt they would stand out and add to the individuality of the range.
(Em901) Christmas Carnival embellishment pack
Designed by Clare Miller.
A vintage theme was the first idea that popped into my head after seeing the colours that were delegated for Christmas Q2. With the current trends of vintage, recycling and heritage, I thought it would be perfect, and something people were after.I started researching old story book images as I remember reading “ The night before Christmas” with my mum and dad when I was little. That the exact theme I wanted to recreate.
The main paper idea came later to me when I was researching old couch covers. I wanted to have a bold feature page but didn’t know how to go about it. Once I had looked at vintage materials it them came quicker than I’d thought.
(P406 Train Set)
The stamps were an idea that started as a page with only one stamp, I liked it so much, I went and did a whole page.
(P408 Hula Hoop)
I love packaging, old letters, stamps, air mail, butchers twine and old paper bags, so I wanted to design a paper that would suit all those elements. I really wanted to capture the memory and idea of sending wish-lists to Santa, story books read to you on Christmas eve, and sending love ones cards and mail over the Christmas season.
(P411 Billy Cart)
When I think of Christmas and the lead up to, I think back to my childhood of writing Santa a 50 page letter, visiting my grandma and pa and hanging out to unwrap the presents. Dear Santa collection incorporates all those memories and takes you back to those childhood days. xo Clare.
Designed by Nicole Wingert.
Lilac Avenue started with a dandelion image and the thought of “how hot would that be with glitter all over it!!??”
Above: Lilac Avenue paper pad, top L -R: Glitter, flocked. Bottom L-R: Metalic, Flocked.
When we decided it should be purple and pretty, and it simply grew from there… adding some whimsy patterns and more flowers to the collection.
Even though it screams little girls, I think Lilac can be used for any age, and even generic themes, like birthday or thank you cards.
And I love the ribbons & embroidered brads that go with this range – so cute.
Designed by Nicole Wingert.
You see a lot of “little boy” papers out there so with Rewind I wanted to create something a little more “grown up” and fun & funky, something for the teens… However I still wanted them to be versatile so they could be adapted for younger boys projects too.
Most of the elements, especially in the “Remote” page, were all inspired by boy activities – movies, music, computer games, tv… keeping in mind that not all boys are the outdoor type. The colours I were quite muted (greys, blacks and white) but then wanted to inject some colour so along came vibrant blue, orange and yellow.
(P342 Remote)
Designed by Nicole Wingert.
When you’re lucky enough to go on a holiday, you are going to want to scrap the memories. When I was creating this range, I wanted something that could be used for all types of holidays – overseas, road-trips, camping, tours etc. Therefore I tried to use a colour palette that was fairly neutral with a little bit of fun (blue and yellow) There is also a HEAP of journaling space in this range ( from the paper, to acetate journal tags, die cuts) because even though a picture says a thousand words, you need to be able to remember where that picture is from…! And they make great embellishments to layouts.
(P247 Itinerary)
To start off we’ve the evening, get a friend of yours to come along to the blog party, get them to comment on this post with your name and what they love about Kaisercraft before 10pm and YOU and THEM get 1 pack of Epoxy Brads for FREE!!
Throughout this evening, we’ll be adding more inspiration, more NEW stuff and more ideas here!!
Stay tuned at 8.15pm for a special sketch!!
Oh, I almost forgot!! Don’t forget to enter our LAST day of our 30 Days of Creative Contests – a Pennyroyale collection is up for grabs.
Head to the blog post to see how YOU can win it!
Never before seen Q2 projects!!
Can you believe you are one of the first scrappers in the world to see exclusive photos of projects and products in our NEW Q2 collections (in store from 1st October – TOMORROW!)??
Well here they are!!
Above: Cheap photo frames made into works of art. Materials: Lilac Avenue patterned paper (p422 & P419) & Clear Stamp (CS729)
Above: ‘DAD’ display. What a great idea for fathers day, or to show your Dad just how much you love him! Materials: Pack your bags patterned paper (P425, P426, P428)
*NOT SHOWN IN THE KC MAGAZINE! Above: Display your family photos this Christmas! Materials: SB2062 Triple Frame set, SB800 Festive wood flourishes, Rhinestones & Pearls, Christmas Carnivale patterned paper (P400, P401, P403)
*NOT SHOWN IN THE KC MAGAZINE! Document your holiday in this clever BTP, which can be an album or photoframe!! How cool is that?? Materials: Pack your bags patterned paper (P424, P429), Die cut elements (DC305), Acetate shapes (EM905), Rub ons (RB834), Alpha stickers (AS205).
Create a cute decoration for your home! Punch out flowers, add some brads and stick to a styrofoam ball! Easy!! Materials: KC Brads, Lilac Avenue patterned paper (P418, P422, P420, P421)
*NOT SHOWN IN THE KC MAGAZINE! Grunge up your boy themed projects and layout with metal washers and screws found from your hubbys workshop – and why not add metal tags found in the Rewind embellishment pack? Materials: Rewind embellishment pack (EM906)
To see more of the Q2 collections be sure to check out the full product range on the KC website.
Be sure to check back here very soon for more tutorials, an interview with Product Development Manager here at Kaisercraft, Richelle for an indepth look into the Q2 collections AND MORE!!
**Christmas Bon-Bon Tutorial**
Are you having Christmas at your place this year?
Stuck for decorations?
Why not decorate some Kaiser placemats and coasters, decorate your table and add some HOMEMADE Bon-Bons to your table setting. Make sure you check out the Q2 Kaisercraft Magazine for more inspiration…
But tonight we’re giving you a FREE step-by-step tutorial how to make your own Bon-Bons!
Check out the tutorial here!
Sneak Peek of the Q2 Kaisercraft Magazine.
6 new collections.
36 new double-sided papers.
Over 60 NEW embellishments (Alpha stickers, paper pads, ink, brads, flowers, rub ons, clear stamps and more!)
New digital collections!
163 pages of inspiration.
18 sketches.
18 layouts.
Gift ideas for Christmas.
Home Decorating ideas.
Competitons!! (Yes we love comps here at Kaiser)
Gift wrapping ideas for Christmas.
A reader gallery.
8 double sided pages of FREE paper to rip/cut/tear out and keep!
and MUCH MUCH MORE!!
Make sure you drop into your LSS and pick up your copy for only $5.99 (AUS) today (well from tomorrow)…
Ok so now you know the gist of the magazine…. but do you want to see MORE??
Here you go!!
We did mention layouts, plus instructions, plus quotes, plus sketches for you to re-create at home…didn’t we??!!
And Step-by-Step Beyond the Page instructions on how to create your own albums and home decor projects for around the home?
And more competitions than you can poke a stick at??
A product catalogue….so you can add more items to your Kaisercraft wishlist!! Ever found it hard to coordinate items….think no more – your solution is in here!
Oh and we mentioned freebies right? That’s 8 double-sided papers to cut out and keep and add to your layouts and projects…oh and there’s Christmas tags for all your Christmas gifts to cut out too!!
So you want one?? Make sure you try out for our challenges tonight!! We’ve got giveaways too!!
If not, head to your LSS to snap one up, at $5.99 they’re a bargain!!
Interview with Kaiser’s Product Development Manager Richelle…
…The girl who knows the lowdown on all the Q2 products!….
1) How are the Q2 collections different to Q1?
We have a few different products that have been introduced into Q2. Embellishment packs, Ink pads, Paper Pads…
2) Can you tell me more about Q2 embellishment packs in particular the NEW embellishments like acetate shapes, metal tags and tickets?
We wanted to make the embellishment packs a bit of fun and try and bring in some product that is unique and maybe not as often thought of to use on a layout or BTP.
Metal ‘dog tags’ from Rewind embellishment pack.
Acetate shapes from Pack your Bags embellishment pack
Tickets from Pack your Bags embellishment pack
3) What makes Kaisercraft’s 6x6inch paper pads special?
The paper pads are special because they not only have awesome designs, some of the designs have been made with flocking in parts of the design for some added texture and touch. We have also used a laminate which makes parts of the design shiny, glitter which makes the paper sparkle. The designers have done an awesome job choosing what speciality medium to use and on which design to give each paper the best effect.
Each Paper pad has 10 specialty papers – 2 flocking, 2 spot varnish, 2 foil,4 die cuts!
4) Tell me a bit about the Q2 magazine?
I love it! It was much fun to be a part of. We (design team) had a day of scrapping. We set up some tables and all of our bits and pieces and set our minds to fun projects to be included in this edition. We got through a lot of projects on the day and were very proud of what we had all achieved by the days end. My favourite thing to make was the bird house that I converted into a card holder, and also the hand stitched Christmas stocking. There is so many things you can do, lots of versions its only your imagination that holds you back! Oh, and you have to make the popcorn!!
See pictures of our scrap day on our facebook page!!
5) What is involved in your day to day work in product development?
There is a lot of back and forth to China to get a heap of samples to get the product to how we want to present it to you. Sometimes it can take a couple of months before we actually get something that we are all happy with and agree on. When the designers have produced a few ideas we will send the files off to get samples made. We all get very excited when we see a Fedex van out the front knowing we are receiving another box of cool stuff to analyse and start to use.
6) What’s the favourite thing about your job?
I think when people get really excited about new products. Some of the feedback that gets passed onto me is lovely!
7) What is your favourite Q2 product?
The paper pads. They are just cool with the flocking, glitter and laminate. I love them!!
Kaisercraft Digital
Did u know Kaisercraft have gone digi?
You don’t have to use digital products just digitally, you can print them out and use them on your traditional layouts and projects too! They’re cheap because you can use them again and again also!!
Check out the digi store today!
The gorgeous “Apple Tree” Collection:
The cute “Daydreams and Doodles”:
Introducing… “Friday Night Jive”…. This collection is onsale at the moment!! So why not snap up a bargain!!
The Christmasy “Jingles”…. and
….one of our newest collections….. Party Time!!
So be sure to check out the digi store. There’s brushes, transparencies, papers, elements, FREE stuff and MORE!!
This is the last blog post for tonight ladies. Please keep chatting, join in the challenges and find some inspiration! We hope you’ve enjoyed tonight and love our Q2 collections.
Happy Scrappin & goodnight from ALL the KC team! XO
97 comments
woohooo its started……thank you Kaisercraft and everyone for the whole month of september and tonight
Welcome Robyn!! We hope u have fun tonight!!
Awesome! this looks like afun place to be tonight!
Hi Alison,
is this where we are chatting???
waves “Hi” am sure we will
browsing around the store and coming out with something special to make for a loved one, or just myself.
my daughter Elizabeth Davey sent me here tonight.
I just love the look of REWIND! Nice boy pages there I think!
rona, its up to the left on the side bar under the clocks.
It has been wonderful. Havne’t been able to participate in everything, but it has been a great way to have a release of a new line and can’t wait to get my hands on some of it.
Lou is my awesome sister and the best thing about Kaisercraft is the range of btp projects!
My friend Susanne loves scrapbooking and we both love the colours and excitement of kaisercraft papers and embellishments. Something there for all photos always.
not sure how to log in but I will try to figure it out, have a great night everyone
Hi
You guys have done a great job with this month of fun and giveaways. My 3 girls all got excited about the daily challenges too! What an exciting job you have, Alison and I must say you do it well.
Thanks Cindy
I have had so much fun entering these comps for the last 30 days and really can’t wait for the fun tonight and the wonderful papers tomorrow.
is there supposed to be a chat window or just this comment box
Woo hoo – all looking great – off to find a friend to come and join in – back soon.
theres a chat/comment looking box under the clocks.
Woohoo….i told my friend Tracey Brique to come along and play.
hi, my friend Donna Hourigan told me to come to your blog party. I love your new colours in your lilac avenue.
tried the chat thing wrote two words hit reply says i am posting too quickly….
Hi, Sandra Wilkinson told me to come along tonight. I love Kaiser because there is always so much to choose from!! And it’s all about the bling!!
Hi my daughter Michelle uses alot of your products and everything always turns out looking wonderful, Im not much of a craft person but after looking at wat she has created with your products i might just start crating my own masterpieces..
My Daughter Cressey showed me the Kaiser papers from Q1. I had never done scrapbooking before but had a go and loved the papers, cant wait for the local store to get the new range in so i can use them. I have some great photos from my last holiday I would love to scrapbook.
can i get some live chat help? i create a comment and hit submit and get “You are posting comments too quickly. Slow down.” only its the first time I have sent it???
I think it’s easier to comment here as I am getting a message that says I’m posting too quickly like Robyn W
hello everyone
what a HUGE post tonight 
great work Alison 
everything looks ssssoooo delish!
Hi, I’m friends with Jo Baker, I love the Lilac Avenue range as I love purple
oh that’s not all of it samantha. there’s more to come!!
My mum Joy just made a comment on here yay!! gotta love free Epoxy brads… especially when they are made by kaiser!!
Have told many friends about this blog and the months challenges/competitions, unfortunately none of them are as passionate about crafts/scrapbooking as much as me!!! Which is probably good in a way as they then purchase my cards etc which gives me more money to spend on your great products….
oh good its not just me then Rona? LOL I was getting a complex!
My daughter Danielle told me to come and join in the fun!!
I just love the btp range..it gives more excuses to get creative
I am Jasmine, and Alannah Shore’s daughter. I love that Kaisercraft products are so diverse and easy to use. thanks Jaz
so glad its not just me…lol
I’m getting the same message about posting too quickly, but none of my posts are showing up?? A bit strange.
Anyway, I’m in Brisbane – anyone from Brissy here?
apparently I am posting to quickly too…
im struggling to keep up already!!!
My daughter Kristy Collinson asked me to come and make a comment here. I love what she does with your products. They help her to create masterpieces with our daily lives. Thank you Kaisercraft for such versatile collections.
No Nic,
not just you, when I do get a message to go through, it doesn’t show up
I’m from Singleton NSW
My friend is Sarah Warmington
What I love about Kaiser are the fabulous paper ranges – one for every occassion!! Seriously
Hi Michelle Sheenan, pleased you could pop over and join me at the blog party! Who doesn’t love a brad or two?
aah well maybe we can have a party in here lol
am sure i saw a post about blog party challenge…cant see it now…did i dream that???
I am amazed by Kaiser’s impressive papers, the ranges are great and I love the accessories.
I am a friend of Louise Campbell
Hi, my friend DebiJ sent me an email and told me to hot-foot it on to check out the party. Must say, I enjoy the Kaiser products because they speak for themselves ie. inspiration for layouts comes just by looking at the products! Love ‘em!
I love the new brads Kaiser have brought out, can never have enough brads
loving the Rewind embellishment pack
ok now not to seem a little bummed but i don’t have a friend to bring tonight…does me, myself and i count…lol worth a try.. : D
question – is the q2 magazine available instore yet? and can you still get the Q1 magazine instore still?
love the stamps in the frame they will be a must, thanks DT for great creative ideas
What i love about Kaiser is all the AWSOME pattern paper and FANTASTIC projects so original!! my friend Samantha brought me here….lol i know not the way to go about it…
no hard feelings 
Hi, my daughter Nat sent me an email about tonight….what I love about Kaisercraft products is their versatality and how everything can be used in so many different ways!
The Q1 mag is still available…. Q2 is in store from 1st October!
Sandra I’m getting the same message and mine are not showing up either.
i’m loving the new collections! as always Kaiser has produced more gorgeous products
was sent over by my friend michelle
Here you all are! I love that styrofoam ball deco.
Hey Caroline, good to see you here
thanks alison. I’ll be instore tomorrow to pick both up
has no friends…lol
Me too CRE8
Wow I love the ball with flowers. Nice for a girls bedroom.
I’ll be your friend robyn W
So, I predict that Lilac Ave is going to sell out tomorrow by the sounds of it
I’ll be your friend to Robyn W
hiya Liz
alison how are you going, i have 5 different screens open, you are a champion
My mummy Ann was my friend. Thanks Mum! I love Kaisercraft stuff. My fave scrapping company. I’m so pleased they are Australian. And I love that they are not rediculously priced as are many overseas products.
i have about 20 and my fingers are typing like a madwoman!!
awww thanks Rona….i have two friends
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you go girl…..amazing job
threes cheers for Alison and the great job she is doing
hip hip horay!!! totally digging the Bon bons!!
Thanks Alison- you are doing a fantastic job
Love these!
My friend Heather loves all things Kaisercraft and thanks for sharing tonight with me too.
Great to see all the new products in real life tonight. Can’t wait to start using them. So much to choose from!!! So many LO to do and so little time, perhaps my darling family should go camping for a few weeks and leave me to my scrap heaven.
hi
my mum sent me here( Helen Neal) thanks mum MY fav KC product are the papers for sure, so many beautiful designs.
I just love this magazine
going straight to my scrap shop tomorrow to get the book, can’t wait to see all the new ideas and projects.
The new mag looks great – can’t wait to get one.
those mags look great. I missed out on the first one, so hope to see this one
u didnt miss out Sandra!! Your LSS is able to order it in if you want it.
My friend Belinda Boyce sent me here tonight.
I am so glad she did, I love the sight and love the new ranges. Wow.
i really think that the product development team have excelled themselves with the new Q2 range
Can you please tell us what paper range the Advent Calendar is made from so I can order it tomorrow please, please please?
In the magazine the advent calendar is made in the Christmas Carnival range, there is instructions in the Kaisercraft magazine how to make up the calendar too!
Happy scrapping!!
Thanks Alison, you are doing a great job tonight.
Those Digi pages look really good … might have to try them at some stage.
Totally loven the digital range…got to figure out photoshop…lol
My daughter Samantha Taylor told me to check this out…very cool!
I would love to have your job Rachelle.
thanks Alison! had fun and boy time has flown, one challnege down, 2d to go. will be eagerly awaiting to see who the lucky person is to win the Q2 range tomorrow!
Hi,
Karen Keiper told me to get over here and check out all the goodies!
Sorry I missed all the fun – But it was just too late for me
where can i buy one of these magazines from? i have not even seen the first one let alone the 2nd issue help please i live in blue mountains nsw…
You can buy it from your LSS or an online scrapbook store.
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