Have a Sweet Holiday

Hi everyone and Happy Christmas Eve to all who celebrate :)  It's Wednesday so that means it's another Wonderful Wednesday Challenge over at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge Blog.  Because it's the holiday season, we decided to have this challenge last two weeks, so you have two whole weeks to get your "anything goes" cards up on the blog!  Some come join us! :)

For my card today, I used this adorable image from the Candy Cane Kisses Stamp Set.  How adorable is she?!?!  Love her and I had so much fun coloring her up.  I of course colored her with copics.  Here are the colors I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20
Hair: E53, E25, E29
Reds: R32, R35, R39, R59
Greens: G21, G94, G99
Shoes: E42, E43, E44, E47

I also added some stickles to the bow on the wreath.  My DP is from Michael's (Recollections paper set).  The snowflakes were cut out using a Memory Box die.  I added a bow, some pearls, and some roses from Wild Orchid Crafts to finish up the card.  The adorable sentiment comes with this awesome stamp set.  What do you think?

Well, that's it from me today.  Thanks so much as always for stopping by.  Happy Holidays! :)

Princess Sweet Treats

Hi everyone and Merry Christmas Eve to all of you who celebrate.  I'm so excited for Christmas tomorrow.  My two year old is going to be beside himself I think :)  I just can't wait, he's finally beginning to understand Christmas and I think tomorrow is going to be awesome :)  Today is an exciting day for me in the crafting world.  As you know, I mostly showcase copic markers and rubber or digi stamp projects on my blog.  However, I got my start in crafting working with my Cricut and Sihouette machines and I still pull them out from time to time (I wish I had even more time to work with them, they are so much fun).  Today, I get to be a guest designer today for Jaded Blossom Stamps.  If I had unlimited funds, I would truly purchase every stamp set and every die cut they make, that's for sure! :) Unfortunately, I don't have unlimited funds, but I have been able to take advantage of some sales and have purchased some adorable candy stamps.  Here's my project:

For my project, I made this adorable castle treat box.  I made the actual treat box myself.  I cut the castle out using the Once Upon a Pricess Cricut Cartridge.  I then stamped a mixture of Royal Candies and Villain Candies (the Villain Candies are on clearance for $6 so go scoop them up!).  These are SO fun and so easy to do.  Just stamp them onto your cardstock, punch them out with a 3/4" punch, and then adhere them to the base of your Hershey Kiss candy using either Glue Dots or Scor Tape or some other adhesive of your choice.  It's really that simple and it really spruces up a homemade treat :)  Thanks so much as always for stopping by.  I hope you enjoyed my project  and make sure to check out Jaded Blossom Stamps, they are fabulous! :)  Hugs!

Live Out Loud

Hi everyone and Happy Saturday!  Are those of you who celebrate ready for Christmas?  I'm almost there :)  I'm so excited for the big day, I think my two year old is going to be so excited :)  Sorry I've been a bit MIA this week, I've been really sick with an upper respiratory cold/flu bug.  I'm still feeling pretty under the weather, today I couldn't even talk!  But I don't have time to be sick, I just have to keep moving :)

Well, it's Saturday so that means it's another Saturday Challenge over at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge Blog.  Our challenge this week is hosted by the awesome Danni and she challenged us to create a project inspired by music.  So, your main image can be a musical image, or inspired by music, or your favorite song, or anything you like really :)  Just have fun! :)  Here's my card:

For my card today, I just had to ink up this gorgeous image.  She's a new release from KKS and she's called Rock Star.  I of course colored her up with copics.  Here are the colors I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20
Hair: E53, E25, E29
Pinks: RV10, R81, R83, R85, R89

I added some Stickles to her hair bow and the stars on her dress.  My DP is from MME.  The die cuts are Spellbinders and Memory Box.  The awesome sentiment comes with the set.  I also added a bow, some bling, and some roses from Wild Orchid Crafts.  What do you think? 

Well, that's it from me today.  Thanks so much as always for stopping by.  Make sure to stop by the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge Blog to join in the challenge.  Huge hugs!

KKS Release Day - Let's Monkey Around!

We're so excited! It’s our DECEMBER RELEASE Day at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!! And we’re celebrating with a KRAFTY HOP!! So grab yourself a cuppa joe, sit back and be prepared for some krafty eye kandy! We're going to inspire your creations with our fun, new rubber stamps!

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of FUN new stamps from all our artists for our December release! We know these new stamps will inspire you to make some ROCKIN' creations!! We’ve got an adorable new sentiment set called MAKE A WISH!!

There's a supah cute new kids set from Cheryl called SAFARI FUN!

And of course, we are SO excited to share TWO new glamourous girl stamp sets from Annie called....ROCK STAR and ROCKER CHICK!

You will get to see ALL of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our DECEMBER Krafty Hop! As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because one lucky stamper will win a $10 gift card!! When you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin' Kimmie Shop, because ALL the new rubber stamp sets will be available this afternoon after our LIVE Online Release Party! And don't forget...if you NEED it all, we have a Gimme Kimmies Kit which features ALL the new December stamps at a discount!! But only for a limited time!

Here's my card for today's hop:

For my card today, I got to play around with Cheryl's new stamp set.  She's from the Safari Fun stamp set and she was so much fun to color.  I of course colored her with copics and then added some fun stickles to her safari jacket.  My DP is from the same stack I used yesterday (it goes perfectly with these images!).  It's from Hobby Lobby, it's their own brand.  I added a sentiment (also from this amazing set), a bow, and a rose from Wild Orchid Crafts.  What do you think?

That's it from me today.  Thanks so much as always for stopping by.  Now let's celebrate with our NEW RELEASE and get hoppin' and shoppin'!!

KKS Preview Day Three - Wild About You

Hey everyone!! Welcome back to day THREE of our DECEMBER Kraftin' Kiimmie Peeks!!! Have you been enjoying the peeks so far?? All of our brand new rubber stamp sets will be released TOMORROW!

Today we are SO thrilled to share the newest set of adventurous kiddos by artist CHERYL GRANT! This adorable set features our kids Lexi, Lucas and Lulu having some fun with some new animals and is called SAFARI FUN!! This fun set includes THREE main images plus EIGHT awesome sentiments!!  Here's my card:

Isn't he adorable?!?!  I of course colored him with copics.  My DP is from Hobby Lobby and I kept it simple/masculine with just one bow for a feminine touch :) 

This week our challenge is ANYTHING GOES!! So create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with any stamp but if you use a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp you'll double your chances to WIN!! Use any sketch, any design, any embellishments because Anything Goes! Have some krafty fun and join us this week because we'd LOVE to see your KKS designs. We hope you can play along for your chance to WIN a $10 Gift Certificate to use on ANYTHING you want in the shop!! Wanna win??

Are you planning to join us for our LIVE Online Release Party!!! Hope you can join us for all the fun and excitement and prizes TOMORROW beginning at 2pm EsT!! Hope you can come hang out with us!

All the Krafty Girls and Guests listed below have lots of super FUN designs to show you featuring these awesome new stamps from Cheryl! And while you're hopping around, be sure to leave a comment because we are giving away a gift card!!! You could WIN some Krafty $$$ to spend at the shop!!!! The winner will be announced at the party tonight!

Happy hoppin'!

 

KKS Preview Day Two - You're A Rock Star!

Welcome back for Day TWO of the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps DECEMBER previews!!! Wait 'til ya see the TWO new Moonlight Whispers stamp sets by Annie Rodriguez!! Check out these musical chicks!!!

Today the Krafty Girls and guests are thrilled to share with you....ROCK STAR and ROCKER CHICK!! You'll find so many glamourous creations on today's hop featuring both new images and sentiments from the sets! We know you are just going to LOVE these awesome ladies and be inspired by all the incredible designs!! Each set comes with one fabulous rocker image stamp, plus THREE coordinating sentiments!!

For my card today, I got to work with the gorgeous Rocker Chick.  Here's my card:

I of course colored the image with copics.  Here are the colors I used:

Skin: E000, E01, E21, E11, E04, R20
Hair: E53, E25, E29
Pinks: RV10, R81, R83, R85, R89
Blacks: C3, C5, C7, C9

I added some Stickles to her headband and her guitar.  I also added some roses from Wild Orchid Crafts, a bow, and some bling.  The DP is from DCWV.  Isn't she fabulous?!?! 

Below you will find all the Krafty Girls and Guests who have goodies to show you today and while you're visiting their blogs, be sure to leave some love at each stop because one lucky stamper is going to WIN some $$ to the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!! Woohoo!!!

ALL of our DECEMBER stamps will be available on Saturday night at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!!! Be sure to join us for an hour of celebrating the new stamp sets, fun and prizes on Sunday afternoon at our LIVE Online Release Party!!! Come hang out with the Krafty Girls and Guests! :)

Happy hoppin'!!

 

KKS New Release Day One - A Very Dear Friend

Hey everyone!! Welcome to day ONE of our DECEMBER Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks!!! We have so many goodies in store for you for our last release of 2014 and we've been dyin' to share them! So here we GO!!

Today we are THRILLED to introduce a new artist to you! She's actually one of our Krafty Girl Design Team members!! It's Becky Pearce and we are previewing her very first AMAZING set today!! It's called MAKE A WISH!!

Becky's new sets feature larger sized fun sentiments featuring a mixture of gorgeous fonts!! This very first set is a beautiful birthday set perfect to use on their own on a more simple design or in combination with a focal image and a more fancy design! We know you're going to love all the amazing creations on today's hop full of inspiration!! As a Krafty Guest for the month of December, I had the pleasure, honor, and joy to work with all the stamps in this new release and let me tell you, they are fabulous!  This sentiment set Becky has created is absolutely perfect.  Here's my card:

For my card today, I decided to pair this gorgeous brand new sentiment with this adorable KKS image.  She's a Rachelle Anne Miller design and she's called Birthday Girl. I of course colored her with copics.  Here are the colors I used:

Skin: E000, E01, E21, E11, E04, R20
Hair: E11, E13, E15, E18
Pinks: RV10, R81, R85, R89
Browns: E42, E43, E44, E47

My DP is from MME. I added some roses from Wild Orchid Crafts and some pearls to finish it off.  What do you think?

Here's a look at the whole set, isn't it fabulous:

Be sure to leave some love at every stop on the hop because one lucky random WINNER will receive a $10 gift voucher to the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!! All of this week's winners will be announced at our LIVE Online Release Party on Sunday afternoon!!! ALL the new stamp sets we are previewing this week will be released on Sunday afternoon!!

Happy hoppin'!!
 

You're Snow Amazing

Hi everyone and Happy Wednesday!  Oh my, what another crazy week!  For those of you who might not follow me on Facebook, my two year old and I were in a really bad car accident on November 22nd.  We were stopped at a red light and rear ended by a driver who clearly wasn't paying attention and couldn't see several cars stopped at a red light in front of him.  Anyway, I've been fighting with insurance companies ever since and it's just wearing on me a bit.  Last night I got a new car and I really do love it, but sure wish this hadn't happened.  I'm so blessed though to be able to report that my son and I are just fine health wise, which is of course the most important thing. 

Anyway, on to happier news, it's Wednesday, so that means it's another Wonderful Wednesday Challenge over at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge Blog.  Remember, these are "anything goes" challenges, so, easy peasy.  Come on over and join in the fun! :)  Here's my card:

For my card today, I just had to ink up this gorgeous new fairy stamp.  She's called Snowball Fairy and I just love her!  She was so fun to color.  Here are the colors I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20
Hair: E53, E25, E29
Purple: V000, V01, V04, V06, V09
Blue: BG000, BG01, BG05, BG09

I added some frontage and some stickles for some extra glitter.  The sentiment, as well as several other sentiments, also comes with this set.  My DP is from Doodlebug.  I also added some snowflake die cuts (made from a Memory Box die), a ribbon, and some bling.  What do you think?

Well, that's it from me today.  Thanks so much as always for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day! :)

Hi everyone and Happy Saturday! :)  I cannot even put into words how happy I am that the weekend is here!  What a crazy, long week!  Well, it's Saturday so that means it's another Saturday Challenge over at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge Blog.  Our challenge this week is hosted by the lovely Krafty Girl Jenny.  The challenge is "Tag, You're It!"  I'm so excited and honored to be guest designing for Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps this month and I love this challenge.  I rarely create tags and I really should do more of them.  Here's my project:

 

 

For my tag, I used the brand new Ice Fairy Stamp Set.  Isn't this image gorgeous?!?!  I fell in love with her the moment I saw her.  She was a dream to color too.  I of course colored her with my copics.  Here are the colors I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20

Hair: E53, E25, E29

Pinks: RV10, R81, R83, R85, R89

Blues: BG01, BG05, BG09

I also added lots of glitter.  I think this picture shows the glitter a bit better:

If you've been to my blog before, you know I love embellishments - die cuts, ribbon, flowers, etc.  But for this project, I decided to keep in simple.  The tag is actually from Michael's (it's a Tim Holtz tag and came in a package of 20 for like $2.  I have a Cricut and a Silhouette and you can easily create a tag from one of those machines, but for this project, I decided to use a premade tag to save time.  I sponged around the tag with SU Chocolate Chip ink for a distressed look.  I then added Glossy Accents and glitter to the bottom for the snow.  I popped my image with dimensionals, stamped the sentiment (which comes in this stamp set, along with several other sentiments to choose from), and then added some snowflake stickers I also found at Michael's.  Last but not least, I added some twine at the top.  What do you think?  Here's a further out view:

Well, that's it from me today.  Please make sure to head over to the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge Blog to check out the rests of the DT and Guest DT creations and then join in the challenge.  Have a wonderful weekend! :)

Oh Snap! I'm Back!!! :)

Hi everyone and Happy Wednesday!  First and foremost, I want to thank everyone for all the emails and messages checking in on me.  I'm fine :)  Had a few family things happen, but most importantly, we're all fine and I'm happy to be back crafting.  I'm also super excited to announce that I have the privilege and honor of guest designing for Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps.  Today is Wednesday, so that means it's another Wonderful Wednesday Challenge over at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Blog.   These challenges are anything goes, so easy peasy! :)  Please hop on over to the Blog, check out the amazing DT creations, and join us.  Here's my creation:

How adorable is this image?!?!  She's from the Oh Snap stamp set (so is the sentiment, you get two main images and tons of sentiments in this set!)  I of course colored her with copics.  Here are the colors I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20
Hair: E53, E25, E29
Pinks: RV10, R81, R83, R85, R89
Blues: BG01, BG05, BG09

I added some Stardust Stickles to her phone, purse, and shirt.  The polaroid cut out, the film strips, and the camera cut out are all dies from La La Land Crafts.  My DP is from Echo Park.  I added a ribbon, some bling, and some roses from Wild Orchid Crafts to finish it off.  What do you think?

Well, that's it from me today.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  I'm so excited to be back to crafting :)

Summer Smiles

Hi everyone,

I'm so sorry, I've had some personal issues crop up and I haven't been crafting lately.  The card I'm sharing with you today was meant to be on my blog on July 15th and I just completely forgot to post it.  Here's my card:

This was my DT card for the current challenge over at the All Dressed Up Stamps Challenge Blog.  Our challenge this go around was a sketch challenge.  I used this adorable girl from the Three Summer Girls Set (you get a digi of all three together, and then each individually too!).  I of coruse colored her with my copics.  Here are the colors I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20
Hair: E53, E25, E29
Pinks: RV10, R81, R83, R85, R89
Blues: BG000, BG01, BG05, BG09

My cardstock is all from SU and my DP is from Echo Park.  The die cut is from a Memory Box die.  The roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts.  The cute sentiment is from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps (Beachy Sentiments Set).  What do you think?

Thanks so much as always for stopping by.  Big Hugs!

Drink Tea

Hi everyone and Happy Saturday!  Hope you are all having a fabulous weekend!  It's Saturday so that means it's the beginning of another challenge over at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge Blog.  Our challenge this week is hosted by the amazing Kimmie and is a sketch challenge.  Here's the sketch:

And here's my card:

For my card today, I just had to ink up the gorgeous Gabrielle.  She's part of this week's Frugal Friday specials too meaning she's significantly discounted so be sure to scoop her up.  She is so much fun to color.  I of course colored her with copics.  Here are the colors I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20
Hair: E53, E25, E29
Pinks: RV10, R81, R83, R85, R89
Blues: BG000, BG01, BG05, BG09

My cardstock is from SU and my DP is from MME.  The roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the die cut is from a MFT die.  The sentiment is from the Kimmie's Tea Sentiments Stamp Set.  What do you think?

Well, that's it from me today.  Thanks so much as always for stopping by and please make sure to stop by the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge Blog to check out the other amazing DT creations and play along with the challenge.  Hugs!

These Boots were Made for Splashin'

Hi everyone and Happy Wednesday!  It's Wednesday so that means it's another Wonderful Wednesday challenge over at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge Blog.  Our challenges are anything goes so please head on over to the blog and join the fun! :)  Here's my card:

For my card today, I just had to ink up this adorable image from the Rainy Day Fun Stamp Set.  How adorable is this image?!?!  I of course colored her with copics.  Here are the colors I used:

 

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20

Hair: E53, E25, E29

Blues: B91, B93, B95, B97, B99

Pinks: RV10, R81, R83, R85, R89

Skin/Clouds: B000, C1, C3, B60

My cardstock is from SU.  I added some roses from Wild Orchid Crafts and a bow for some finishing touches.  The adorable sentiment comes with the set.  What do you think?

Well, that's it from me today.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day and make sure to stop by the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge Blog to check out the DT creations and join in the challenge!

Country Girl

Hi everyone!  If you are looking for my new card for Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, please scroll down.  Today I'm showcasing the brand new release over at All Dressed Up Stamps.  You have got to check out this release, it's amazing!  Here's my card:

For my card today, I used the brand new Country Cowgirl.  I of course colored her with copics.  Here are the colors I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20

Hair: E53, E25, E29

Pinks: RV10, R81, R83, R85, R89

Blues: B91, B93, B95, B97, B99

Boots: E42, E43, E44, E47

My cardstock is from SU and my DP is from Carta Bella.  I added a bow, some bling, a charm, and some roses from Wild Orchid Crafts.  I hope you like her!  Have a fabulous day!

Avast Me Hearties!

Arrrr, and good Monday morning :)  I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!  I'm so excited and honored to be guest designing for Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps this month.  Today, I created a tutorial over on the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge Blog showing step by step how to make an easel card.  Please head over there for the tutorial.  Here is my card:

For my card, I just had to ink up the adorable Cutthroat Lizzie.  She's retired, but back up for sale and she's fabulous!  I of course colored her with copics.  Here are the colors I used:

 

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20

Hair: E53, E25, E29

Hat and Pants: E42 E43, E44, E47

Pinks: RV10, R81, R83, R85, R89

Boots: W2, W4, W6

My cardstock is from SU and my DP is a mixture of MME and DCWV.  The swirls were made with a Memory Box die and the roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts.  The sentiment is from the Kimmie's Pirate Sentiment Set.  What do you think?

I'll be back later today with a new card for the new release over at All Dressed Up Stamps.  Don't forget to hop on over to the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge Blog for a step by step tutorial on how to create this card.  Thanks so much as always for stopping by!  Hugs!