March 2013 Kraftin' Kimmie Release and Hop Day!! Whoopee!!

Well welcome back!! It’s Krafty RELEASE Day at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!! And we’re celebrating with a KRAFTY HOP!!

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of AMAZING new stamps from all our artists! We’ve got something for everyone!! We've got TWO sweet new sets with the kiddos from Cheryl Alger........DOWN ON THE FARM and FAIRY FRIENDS!! We also have a fun new set from Emilie Goulet called PRETTY LITTLE PIXIES! And of course we have an amazing new set of SIX awesome stamps in our SASSY SPRITES collection with a coordinating FABULOUS FRAMES set and they are simply A-mazing! OH and don’t forget the TWO incredible new sets of TRINKETS ...... SPRING TRINKETS and FAIRY TRINKETS!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our March Krafty Hop! As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky stampers will win packages of these incredible stamps from the new release!! And when you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’Kimmie shop, because ALL the new images are NOW available!

And of course, as always, we have our Gimme Kimmies Kits available for those of you who ‘need it all’!! The stamps are grouped together by artist and are available at a discount, but only for a limited time!!

The Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp shop now carries a selection of 6x6 paper pads!!! We are happy to offer these to our Canadian customers at regular shipping prices but due to the extra weight of the paper, if there are any International/US customers that would also like to take advantage of the paper pads, please email us for a quote on the extra shipping costs involved! We've got lots of new ones in and even a few ON SALE!!

**Who likes FREE? Well, the FIRST 30 orders of $30 or more before shipping and taxes, will receive a FREE package of 20 yards of assorted TWINE! Just an extra special gift for our extra special customers!!! 

Phew!!  That was a lot of info. Now to my little card using one of the Pretty Little Pixies.  Actually I made this one for my darling daughter's birthday and I think she was happy with it.  I have to confess I can't remember what papers I used.  It was a while ago and Kimmie has the card, so I can't look at it to check.  It's pretty simple and I love the image, so I was happy.

Now let's get hoppin' and shoppin'!!

Diana

Challenge 168 at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!! Spring or Pastel Colours.

Hi and Happy Saturday everyone!  I am not here as often as I'd like to be these days, but that's another story.  I'm so happy to take part in this week's challenge, which is from our Happy Hostess, Pam Varnell.  She would like us all to create something using spring or pastels colours.  I know I'm ready to think about spring.  I don't know about you, but I'm heartily sick of winter although it hasn't been a really bad one here in S.W. Ontario.  We've been through much worse ones.

I am using what I call Dress Up Lulu from the Playtime Lulu set.  Isn't she cute?  Aah, I remember those days.  I must say my Mum didn't have fancy things like a boa to wear, that would have been awesome.  It was fun anyway.  I remember shoving soft things like cotton hankies in the toes of her shoes to try to keep them on.  Anyway, I had fun colouring her and although not all of the colours are pastel, I still think the card is springlike.

So now let's see what wonderful creations you will have to show us using spring/pastel colours.  Just think, it will give you a headstart on cards for spring or maybe for Easter.  Be sure to link your card or other item to the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog for a chance to win the stamp that Pam is using on her card.  It's one of the Cute A Saurus set and it's adorable.  And be sure to surf around and look at the lovely cards the other girls have made.  They are sure to inspire you.

Also, don't forget that Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps has the Frugal Friday Specials up and they are:-    Bambi Bubblegum, Angry Ballerina, Snow Day Lucas, Winter Trinkets, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and Holly Hip Hop.

See you on the Challenge Blog,
Happy Stampin',
Diana   

Kraftin' Kimmie's February Release is Here!!

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of AMAZING new stamps from all our artists! We’ve got something for everyone!! We've got TWO sweet new sets with the kiddos from Cheryl Alger........SOMEBUNNY LOVES YOU and LIL' BUCKAROOS! We also have a fun new set from Emilie Goulet called WORLD OF WONDER! And of course we have an amazing new set of SIX awesome stamps in our LOVELY LITERATURE collection from Annie Rodrigue that are simply A-mazing! OH and don’t forget the incredible new BOOKWORM TRINKET stamps and the new SPRING SWEETIES set by the lovely Nicole Aspinall!!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our FEBRUARY Krafty Hop! As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky stampers will win packages of these incredible stamps from the new release!! And when you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’Kimmie shop, because ALL the new images are NOW available!

And of course, as always, we have our Gimme Kimmies Kits available for those of you who ‘need it all’!! The stamps are grouped together by artist and are available at a discount, but only for a limited time!!

The Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp shop now carries a selection of 6x6 paper pads!!! We are happy to offer these to our Canadian customers at the moment, due to the extra weight of the paper. But if there are any International/US customers that would also like to take advantage of the paper pads, please email us for a quote on the extra shipping costs involved! OH and to celebrate this new feature, we've even got a few of the pads ON SALE!!

**Who likes FREE? Well, the FIRST 30 orders of $30 or more before shipping and taxes, will receive a FREE package of either Pearl or Glitter Candy Dots by American Crafts!!! Just an extra special gift for our extra special customers!!!

Well, that's the important stuff, now just a brief word about my card.  I used one of the Spring Sweeties, which are so neat, you can combine them or use them separately and they are all adorable.  I used the cute little bunny with the basket who is standing on one leg.  Since they come in a set, they don't have individual names!!  I used some gorgeous MME Happier patterned papers, I thought they looked very springlike with the snails and butterflies.  I used Pixie Pink and Barely Banana cardstock.  The sentiment 'Happy Spring' comes in the set.  I added some bright pink ribbon, a heart button and a little linen thread through the heart.

That's it for me, now have fun doing some more hopping and shopping!!

Diana  

Something Old and Something New! At Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!

Hi to all you stamping folks out there!  It's Saturday again, I can't believe the week has gone by already.  This week our Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps hostess is the lovely and so talented Sharon Caudle.  She would like us to use something on our card that is at least a year old and something that is brand new.

I am using one of the very adorable dinosaurs in the Cute a Saurus set.  I can't wait to use the other two.  I used white as my card base and the frame around the dino is Chocolate Chip and so is the matting around the patterned papers and the strip along the bottom.  The papers are MME Lime Twist, which I have had much longer than a year.  I've also had my heart punches for much longer and my Circle Heart Nesties are at least a couple of years old.  For my new, I have used some yummy brown S.U. brads which were given to me for Christmas by one of my design team sisters, Kerry Johnson.  There are several other colours, which I haven't used yet.  I love them, Kerry, thanks again!!  I added some brown and white Baker's Twine and a heart charm, which was silver, so I covered it with orange stickles.

So now Sharon would like you to create a card or whatever using something old and something new.   She has used the new Gamer Girl on her creation, so that's what you will receive if you are the lucky winner.  So come on, let's see what ya got!

Also be sure to check out Kraftin' Kimmie's Challenge Blog to see the 6 stamps she had put on sale today as her Frugal Friday Specials.  

Have a wonderful weekend,
Diana 

 

Oh Baby! From Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!

Good morning to all you krafty peeps out there.  I know it's very unusual for me to post on a Monday, but I have a card I'd like to share.  I made it for a very dear young friend and her husband who recently had a beautiful baby girl named Claire.

I'm using the lovely set of stamps from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps called 'Oh Baby!'  Don't you just love this little sweetheart?  I kept the colours very soft and pastel on this one, somehow it seemed very appropriate for our sweet Alecia (the mom).  I used a base of Pretty in Pink and used it also on the strip near the bottom of the card.  The papers I used are Itsy Bitsy Baby Girl by K & Company.  I framed the image layer and matted the papers using Barely Banana, which is retired now, I don't know what I'll do when it's all gone, I love that shade.  I used some Pretty in Pink GG Ribbon across the strip, stamped 'Oh Baby' using my Modern Labels Window punch, I also added a scroll type die cut and added some pink pearls here and there.  I hope you like it, I loved making it.

Be sure to go over to the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps shop and see the gorgeous new January Release, you will be glad you did.  There is a set of robots which are hilarious, you will see one of them a couple of posts down here, then there are Nerds and Geeks, which are amazing. My favourite is Computer Nerd, you can see him on my second last post.  Then there is an adorable set of Lexi and Lucas stamps called 'Sweet Dreams'.  I have used one of them on my last post.  They are just too cute for words.  To top it off we have a new set of Handmade Trinkets, they are fabulous.  You can used them for so many things.  There is one to put on your baking gifts, there are a couple that are great for teens.  Well, I guess I should stop, why don't you go and see for yourself if I'm not right?!!

Have a wonderful day, hope you find some time to craft.
  
I'll see you here again soon,
Blessings,
Diana 

Whoopee! January Release Day at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!! Krafty Hop too, don't miss it!!

Well welcome back!! It’s Krafty RELEASE Day at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!! And we’re celebrating with a KRAFTY HOP!! It's our first release for 2013 and it's a doozy!!!

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of AMAZING new stamps from all our artists! We’ve got something for everyone!! We've got TWO sweet new sets with the kiddos from Cheryl Alger........SWEET DREAMS and LOVE IS THE BEST MEDICINE! We also have a fun new set from Emilie Goulet called BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED! And of course we have an amazing new set of SIX awesome NERDS AND GEEKS from Annie Rodrigue that are simply stunning! OH and don’t forget the incredible new Trinket stamps for the backs of your cards, envelopes, gift bags and tags .... called HANDMADE TRINKETS by the lovely Nicole Aspinall!!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our JANUARY Krafty Hop! As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky stampers will win packages of these incredible stamps from the new release!! And when you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’Kimmie shop, because ALL the new images are NOW available!

And of course, as always, we have our Gimme Kimmies Kits available for those of you who ‘need it all’!! The stamps are grouped together by artist and are available at a discount, but only for a limited time!! 

So now I will briefly bore you with a few details about my card. I used Lucas on the Moon from the lovely 'Sweet Dreams' set by Cheryl Alger.  I paper pieced Lucas' jammies and coloured the rest with my Copics.  I used some bright and colourful MME Six by Six patterned papers for the layout.  The cardstock colours I used are Kiwi Kiss, Midnight Muse and Marigold Morning for the stars and also on the Trinket, which I put on the back of the card.  I used the sentiment 'Sweet Dreams', which is one of several great ones which come with the stamp set.

 Now Happy Hopping!!

Diana

 

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge! Anything Goes!! Previewing Nerds and Geeks!

Well, Hello and Happy Saturday to all you krafty gals out there.  So, not only are we previewing the Kraftin' Kimmie 'Nerds and Geeks' today, but it's also time for a new challenge and this week it's 'Anything Goes'.

Today's fantastic images were created by our awesome Annie Rodrigue and she has done a set of  stamps that include Gamer Girl, Astro Boy, Bookworm, Lab Geek, Robot Boy and Computer Nerd.

I have used the Computer Nerd for my card.  I just love this one, especially as it makes me think of Kimmie's hubby Al, who is very much into computers.  In honour of Al, I have coloured his hair red as my son-in-law is a redhead.  Not quite that red, I must admit, but red anyway.  I also used the sentiment 'Talk Nerdy To Me', which comes along with this stamp. Don't you just love it?!

I used some patterned papers that I've had for a long time and in fact, I think it's a pack that Kim and I split and I don't have the name of it.  It's pretty simple, I used Chocolate Chip for the card base, some Marigold Morning for matting and also some Wild Wasabi to frame the image.  I added some brown metallic brads at the top and that's it.

  Just wait 'til you see all the FUN creations by the Krafty Girls and Guests featuring Astro Boy, Bookworm, Computer Nerd, Gamer Girl, Lab Geek and Robot Boy!! It's another incredibly fun release!! You will D.I.E.!!

Check out all the amazing creations on today's hop in combination with this week's challenge!! The lovely JENNY is our hostess this week and her challenge is ANYTHING GOES!! We want EVERYONE to play along and have a chance to win the new GAMER GIRL, as featured on Jenny's gorgeous creation!! We really hope you are inspired by this week's challenge and share your inky creations!!! We SO enjoy seeing your beautiful designs inspired by our challenges!

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 TWO lucky stampers are each going to WIN a package of today's stamps!! Woohoo!!!

Happy hoppin'!!

Diana