A while ago, KOLO USA asked me to use their albums as a way to show some creative uses of KOLO versatile albums. I have four albums shown in a KOLO event at C!ty’Super, Hong Kong in October 2008. I really enjoyed working with KOLO Albums - creating mixed-media and hybrid pages. What I love most about it is how versatile KOLO Albums are. Their post-bound system enables me to rearrange my pages quickly. Also, I can easily add more pages as I created more.

And these albums have been featured in KOLOIST, the KOLO official blog! Check it out - there will be more added soon:

http://koloist.com/index.php/2008/11/25/lie-fhung-kolo-albums
http://koloist.com/index.php/2008/11/26/mixed-media
http://koloist.com/index.php/2008/12/03/soar

I have also uploaded photos of the albums’ content to the Ztampfest Gallery here where you can browse most of the pages I did. I try to give as detailed supply info when possible, along with some technical notes. While ordering photobooks online is fast and easy, creating your own hybrid albums is so much more fun and personal, I think! Plus, you have the flexibility to re-arrange your pages and let your album grow as you created more pages. Oh and I personally think they will make gorgeous holiday gifts ;).

- “Childhood Memories” - a Hybrid album in KOLO Newbury with Chartreuse cover

- “Soar” - another Hybrid album in KOLO Noci with Cobalt cover

- “Artisting” - a mixed-media art album in KOLO Noci with Mango cover

- “Flight” - a straight forward printed digital layouts in KOLO Newport with Chocolate cover

Enjoy! Hope they will inspire you to create your own!

Available in US English and Global English Versions

Use them to make Postcards, Tent-Fold Greeting Cards, Two-Fold Greeting Cards, Fridge Magnet Cards… The QuickCards can be used to make a mini album too! These make great gifts and keepsakes for your loved ones and yourself :).

What’s included in the pack:
• 3 5×7 inches Card Calendar pages in PNG format and transparent windows for your photos
• 3 5×7 inches QuickCards in PNG format and transparent windows for your photos
• 3 Styles of Dates Overlay (2009) in PNG format with transparent background for you to use with any papers/kits you want to create your calendars from scratch.
• 6 Unique Date Markers in PNG format as reminders for those important dates!
• 3 sets of matching Card Covers (spread, 10×7 inches)
• 1 Postcard Back
• 1 Tent-Fold Card Template
• Instructions with Illustrations

Created using various recent Ztampf! kits at 300dpi for optimum print out result. These are designed to fit into an A3 size paper to result in 5×7 cards but can be easily re-size down to fit into Letter Size, Legal Size, and other paper sizes. For Tips and Tutorials on resizing, click here.

Don’t forget: Saturday, 22 Nov. 2008 - 10 p.m. EST (US) at DST Chat Room! I would love to meet you and talk about all things Ztampf! and beyond :). Hope to see you there!

Meanwhile… take a look at what new stuff I have just added to the shop:

The previews just can’t do justice to the subtle details that make these papers so special. Anyway, I have made a few layouts with them featuring my cute nephew - perhaps you can glimpse more of the papers through them (click to enlarge and view detailed info):

The Chinese Calendar Add-On Pack for the CraftyCalendars are now available too:

And guess what! I have another Brand New item called Silken Rose. It is so pretty and I bet will come in handy for your festive holiday projects - and it’s only $1.25 for today and tomorrow (Sun, 16 - Mon, 17) only! So hurry up! No coupon is necessary (although if you want one, just subscribe to Ztampfever now )…

Enjoy…

The Ztampf! CD Calendar Plus 2009 Kit is available in US English Version (Weeks start on Sunday) and in Global English Version (Weeks start on Monday). Also available now:

And better yet…

Also available in US English Version and Global English Version. Enjoy :).

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Have a ztampfabulous weekend

So anyway… it has inspired me to create a mask kit of my own designs for Ztampf! And here it is… the Masqueradia Print’n Cut Kit:

And thanks to Photobooth, I was able to quickly take some snapshots of me wearing them:

Masqueradia Print'N Cut Mask Templates Set

There are 6 shapes: each was designed to be easy enough to trim with scissors. 6 ready-to-print designs are provided; one for each shape so each member of the family would find one to suit them! The blank shape templates are also provided so you can design your very own using your own existing stash of papers and elements. You can decorate them further with actual sequins and ribbons if you want too!

This set is available now here at Ztampf!Shop. And for you Ztampfilicious readers, use this coupon code ztampfiliciousmasqueradia to receive 25% OFF Discount when you purchase the Masqueradia Print’N Cut Set. Good for one use per person through Tuesday, Oct. 21th 2008. I hope you’ll like it!

And don’t forget to benefit from the coupon code in the Ztampfever #38 newsletter for the Ghostown Package Saving either! It’s good through this Sunday, Oct. 19 2008 only!

Enjoy your weekend!

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Just don’t miss it if you want an even more saving to get the brand new all exciting Ghostown Series:

It all started with the Ghost Overlays… I wanted something a bit more sophisticated - not too cute ghosts for my Halloween pages. I think most teenagers and some adults would appreciate something like that too! And the series grew from there… with inspirations ranging from Tim Burton to The Great Expectation’s Miss Havisham to my own wardrobe and my beautiful teen-age step-daughters who loves ‘Twilights’ and vampire stories. Think romantic, dark and mysterious. Think luscious. Gothic. Baroque decadence… Some people might find some elements in this series a bit too strong, too dark and a bit frightening - but these elements can also be used in playful ways - which would transform their darkness to something lighter and fun.

Anyway, it was impossible to use just one small preview image to show the ghost overlays as most of them span page wide so I made extra preview images providing closer views of the luminous translucent ghost overlays (also available as a separate pack):

And here is the Ghostown PaperPack - a few of them made use of some of the overlays and 3 solid parchment papers are included (not shown in the preview):

And the Ghostown Accent Pack is so full of unique beautiful things I was so excited creating them! Some of my most favorites are:

- The shredded lacy tulle draperies (they are in jet black, pearl grey and ghost white - each in slightly different arrangement)

- The ‘mirror’ Gothic frames with scratched old surface. Place a photo behind it, especially those with dark background - it will look like a reflection from the distant past! There is the Oval and the Rectangular. A separate cobweb overlay is included. It was designed for the Rectangular one but you can crop parts of it to be used anywhere!

- The Jewel Spider - it’s so pretty! Its mechanical-looking legs gives it a modern touch. Provided as a brooch and hanging from a string of garnet.

- The blood stained polaroids… I think they are cool. I realize that it might seem a bit gory but you can use it for photo about your son scrapping his knee or something like that too! Not just for vampires… :).

- The corsages, the dark and yet vibrant big roses… and more!

The best part is that most of them can be used for scrapping various other themes beside Halloween. I like versatile stuff!

You will appreciate the rich details in them all! Check out the Ensembles and the QuickPage Album too:

Layouts I did with this series (click for larger view to see more details of the papers and elements from the series:

Get them and discover all the delightful fright of the bewitching Ghostown!

Have a wonderful weekend