Little Darlings Rubber Stamps - It's a celebration!

Hey everyone! Hope you're having a wonderful week and are able to slow down and enjoy the holidays. It's my turn to post my card over at Little Darlings Rubber Stamps Design Team Inspirations. I chose to work with this gorgeous image of Candy Canes from the Saturated Canary line of rubber stamps at Little Darlings Rubber Stamps!

Isn't she gorgeous??!! She's colored with Copic markers on a frame cut with the Silhouette Cameo. The papers are some of my favorite from Nitwit Collections and they're matted with Bazzill cardstock. The poinsettia was cut using a Spellbinders die and enhanced with some Stickles. The ribbons are from my stash and I added a bunch of pearls with the Viva Decor pearl pen.

So have you heard the news from Angie??!!! She has a goal of reaching 1000 members at Little Darlings Rubber Stamps Facebook page by the end of the day Dec 31st, 2012! If she attains that goal (we're currently over 800) then Angie is going to give away an ENTIRE set of stamps from the CHA Winter 2013 show to one random member of the group! OMG! Tell all your Facebook friends to please get over there! Who wouldn't love to start the new year out that way??!!!!!

That's it for me today! Thanks so much for stopping by to see me. May you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and may the new year bring many new joys to you and your loved ones. Thank your for another wonderful year!! Hugs! Sharon

Papertake Weekly - pick of the year and my first go with Spectrum Noir

UPDATE!!! My very awesome and wickedly talented friend Sheri Willshire helped me get my blog back to normal! Thanks girlfriend! You are AWESOME!!!
Hi everyone!!  First to my regular visitors, I'm sorry...I don't know what is going on with my blog right now. I can't get my side bar back to the side. It popped down there all by itself without me making any kind of alterations on my blog. And it's decided it likes it down at the bottom I suppose, cause I just can't convince it to come back to it's proper spot. I'll keep trying!  I refuse to let a stupid computer get the best of me!! lol!! Now on to what this post is supposed to be about.  :D    It's time for a new challenge at Papertake Weekly, and this week it's another fun one!  You get to pick your favorite challenge of 2012!! Yep! Have fun! And we are sponsored by our very own amazingly talented Mary and Andrea from The Ribbon Girl! If you want the most gorgeous ribbon and embellies, then head straight there!!  For my card today, I have used the amazing image of Virginia  from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps! I LOVE her!! And I've used her with the Three, Two, One Challenge. So I've used three poinsettias, two designer papers, and one super cute image! :)

Now this is my very first image I colored with the set of Spectrum Noir pens from Hallmark Scrapbook! I've got a lot to learn in figuring out the color combinations, but the colors are truly gorgeous! They are a very affordable and they blend beautifully! Please be sure to pop over to Hallmark Scrapbook to check out all the gorgeous colors and sets that Jody has available. You will be seeing more creations from me using these markers, and hopefully I'll get better at using them.

The papers are Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses matted with Bazzill cardstock. The poinsettias are from a Spellbinders die with some Stickles and pearl centers. That bow is made with May Arts silk ribbon and I added some pearls with the Viva Decor pearl pen. Please be sure and visit Papertake Weekly to see all the gorgeous creations by my teamies and or amazing Guest Designers! And then we'd really love it if you'd grab your paper and glue and play along with us for a chance to win an amazing prize from The Ribbon Girl! Thanks for stopping by to see me today and hope to see you back again soon! Hugs!

Welcome back for another awesome challenge here at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!! We are LOVING your submissions!!! It's awesome to see so many of you creating with KKS!!! Keep them coming!

This week our hostess is ELAINE!! And her challenge is called KEEP COZY!! So create a card, scrapbook page or altered item in the spirit of being cozy or using warm, cozy colour combinations! Get kreative!! Have some krafty fun and join us this week because we'd LOVE to see your KKS designs. We hope you can play along!!!

Also our DECEMBER Gimme Kimmies Kits are now available, so grab the new stamps at a discount now!! You can buy them all individually as well! Don't forget our Twelve Krafty Days of Khristmas celebration that is going on now with posts every day leading up to Christmas! Be sure to leave comments on each post for a chance to WIN and every day has special stamps ON SALE 25-50% OFF for that day ONLY! Don't miss your favourites!

 

I used the awesome Canine Capers 2 for my card! I LOVE these pooches! I made a very simple tag. Please be sure and pop over to Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Blog to check out all the gorgejous creations by all the Krafty Girls and Guests, and then we'd love to see you join in the challenge! Thanks for stopping by to see me today and hope to see you again soon! We're taking a break for the holidays, so the Krafty Challenges will return at the beginning of 2013! Hugs!

Papertake Weekly - Snow White

Hi everyone!! Hope you're having a wonderful start to your week! It's time for a new challenge from Papertake Weekly, and this week the challenge is Snow White and our fabulous sponsor is Whiff of Joy! To define the challenge, please make your card predominately white or feature snow.

I used the awesome Snow Day Lucas set from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps. The papers are Echo Park Winter Park matted with Bazzill cardstock. Please be sure and visit Papertake Weekly to see all my teamies gorgeous creations, and then we'd love it if you'd grab your paper and glue and play along with us! Thanks so much for stopping by to see me today and hope to see you back again soon! Hugs!

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp Release Day and Blog Hop!!!!

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 a sweet new set with the kiddos and their pets from Cheryl Alger........it's BEST FUR-IENDS! We also have an adorable set from Emilie Goulet called PARTY MONSTERS! And of course we have an amazing new set of SIX gorgeous CIRCUS GIRLS from Annie Rodrigue that are simply stunning! OH and don’t forget the exclusive line of sentiment stamps that will coordinate with lots of images but especially our new circus girls.... called CIRCUS TRINKETS by the lovely Nicole Aspinall!!!

You will get to see most 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 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!!

***ONE LAST THING!!! Our HUGE RETIREMENT SALE is still going on right now at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps with so many stamps up to 75% OFF and some stamps as low as $1.50!! Say what?? Yep!! We need to make room for all the new stamps coming our way in 2013, so we're retiring a lot of stamps!! Keep in mind, once they're gone, they're gone and some have already sold out!!! So scoop up the ones you've had your eye on or pass your wishlist over to a loved one!! What a great way to fill your stocking!!!

Now let's get hoppin'!!

I've got two cards to show you today. First up is one of the adorable monsters from the PARTY MONSTERS SET.

The papers are Nitwit Collections matted with Bazzill cardstock. Added a cute little banner cut with the Cameo and a button and bow.

Next up is the fabulous BEATRIX AND BIJOU from Annie's Circus Girls along with one of the amazing CIRCUS TRINKETS!!

The papers are more of the Best Creations Circus pack.  So that's it for me today!!

So are you here for a new challenge or are you here to check out the brand new ANNIE stamps for DECEMBER???? Well, either way, we've got ya covered!! Not only do we have a new weekly challenge but we also have SIX new AWESOME stamps!!!

This month we have a unique twist on a common theme...... CIRCUS GIRLS!!! Prepare to be amazed by the greatest show on earth !!!! (Cue the big top music!)

 Just wait 'til you see all the incredible creations by the Krafty Girls and Guests featuring Arielle, Beatrix with her dog Bijou, Clementine, Esmerelda, Godiva and Ruby the Ringmistress!!
It's another incredibly fun release!!

Check out all the amazing creations on today's hop in combination with this week's challenge!! The lovely ALICE is our hostess this week and her challenge features a fantastic SKETCH!! Use the sketch she has provided as inspiration for your card or scrapbook page! And the random winner of this week's challenge will receive the new ARIELLE, as featured on Alice'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!

I used the gorgeous RUBY THE RINGMISTRESS for my card today. Isn't she fabulous??!! The sentiment comes with her. She's colored with Copic markers and then cut out with oval Nestabilities. The stars and banner were cut with the Cameo and the papers are Best Creations matted with Bazzill cardstock.

 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 ladies are each going to WIN a package of today's stamps!! Woohoo!!!

ALL of our DECEMBER stamps will be available TOMORROW at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!!! So be sure to come on back to enjoy our Release Day Krafty HOP!!

Happy hoppin'

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Sneak Peeks Day Three!!!

Today at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps we are sharing a new set by the totally talented Emilie Goulet!!! We've got something super fun and so unique for you!! Perfect for the little kiddos in your life....and maybe young at heart peeps too Let us introduce..... PARTY MONSTERS!! Emilie has created a fun set of MONSTER images for your cards and scrapbook pages!

Below you will find a list of all the Krafty Girls who are sharing PEEKS with you today!! And as you're hoppin' around, be sure to leave a comment at each stop because someone will win a package of these fun stamps!!
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All our new DECEMBER 2012 stamps will be available on Sunday at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!!! And come on back tomorrow because not only will we have a fantastic new challenge for you, but we'll be revealing the NEW stamps by Annie Rodrigue!!! Get ready to take a trip ......to the CIRCUS

Happy hoppin'!!

 

 

Heehee...I ADORE this little one-eyed monster!!!!!! I made a very simple and quick card to feature him.  He's colored with Copic markers and then fussy cut and popped up from the card base which was made using my circle Nestabilities. Added a little bow topped with a button and called it a day!

 

 

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Sneak Peeks Day TWO!!

Welcome back to our DECEMBER Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks!!! Today we are excited to share the ADORABLE new set by artist Cheryl Alger!!! You'll recognize these characters from previous sets.....Lulu and little sister Libby, Lexi and Lucas! And they are having a fabulous time caring for their furry friends!!! It's BEST FUR-IENDS!!!

All the Krafty Girls and Krafty Guests listed below have lots of super designs to show you, so be sure to hop over to each of them! And while you're there, be sure to leave a comment because we are giving away one of EACH of the new sets!!! You could WIN the new BEST FUR-IENDS stamp set!!!!!...

Then come on back tomorrow to check out MORE new stamps we have to show you , this time by artist Emilie Goulet!!! And ALL the new stamps will be available on Sunday at the KKStamps Shop!!

Happy hoppin'!

 

 

I chose to show you Lucas with his puppy today. Isn't he adorable??!! The papers and doghouse are Best Creations matted with Bazzill cardstock.

 

 

Magnolia-licious Blog Hop winner!!!

Hey everyone!  I've pulled a winner for the Magnolia stamps through random.org. The winner is....


#20 Leah Ann Gast!!

Congrats Leah Ann!!! Please send me your address so I can get your stamps in the mail!

Thanks to everyone else for playing!
hugs, Sharon

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps December sneak peeks day one!!

WOW! I can't believe it's the end of the year already!!Well, we've got lot of amazing new stuff at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!! Get ready for our DECEMBER 2012 RELEASE!!!!!

We are kicking off the *New* DECEMBER Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps previews today and first off, we’d like to introduce you to a beautiful new set of Trinkets!!! We are very excited to share with you our GORGEOUS….CIRCUS TRINKETS!!!  ...

What a FUN set of awesome new stamps....and I don't suppose it's going to be too hard to figure out what theme one of the artists worked with this month, hunh??

These circular sentiment stamps have been created and designed by the totally talented Krafty Girl, Nicole Aspinall!! They are made especially to fit in your 1 3/8ths and 1 ¾ inch punches, for quick and easy cutting!!! This month we are releasing the CIRCUS Trinkets set which includes EIGHT trinkets in each set with four of each size and they come as both positive and negative images, so you can use your black or brown ink with the positive stamps and use your coloured inks with the negative ones!! You will get the set as a completely unmounted full sheet of deeply etched grey rubber.

A lot of the Krafty Girls are cardmakers and we have found these to be such a quick and easy way to add a sentiment to our creations or to use as the focal point on your cards! They are also perfect for your Smashbook pages and your scrapbook pages, not to mention your altered items and tags!! No stamper's stash is complete without them!

Today we have awesome samples that the Krafty Girls have put together for you....and be sure to comment on each and every stop because one lucky stamper is going to WIN the new CIRCUS TRINKETS set!!! {And just WAIT 'til you see how they combine with our other NEW December stamps!!!}

Happy kraftin'!

 

 

Talk about an awesome way to make a quick and easy treat topper!! Gotta LOVE the Trinkets!! I simply stamped it and cut it out with Nestabilities. I also cut out a cute circus tent shaped card with the Cameo.

 

Anything Goes at Papertake Weekly

Hi everyone! Hope you had an awesome Monday! I don't know where the time is going. I'm afraid to blink cause I just know if I do that it's going to be Valentine's Day! LOL! It's time for a new challenge at Papertake Weekly! And since it's the first Monday of the month, the challenge is anything goes. The optional extra this month is to make a gift for Christmas. And of course we are being sponsored by the awesome Lili of the Valley!!

That fabulous sentiment on the rosette is a Holiday Trinket from Kraftin Kimmie Stamps! LOVE those Trinkets!! I used a Magnolia Tilda from Magnolia-licious. I don't see her in stock right now, but there are plenty other Christmas stamps for you to choose from. Diana has an extensive selection of all things Magnolia, including dies. Not only does she have fantastic prices and service, you also receive a 2% store credit for each purchase! So be sure to head over there to check it all out!!  And please be sure to pop over to Papertake Weekly to see all my teamies fabulous creations. Then we'd love it if you'd grab your paper and glue and play along with us! We've got three new Guest Designers with some stunning creations for you to see! Thanks for stopping by to see me today and hope to see you back again soon! Hugs!

Kraftin Kimmie Stamps - Baby it's COLD outside!!

Welcome back for another awesome challenge here at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!! We are LOVING your submissions!!! It's awesome to see so many of you creating with KKS!!! Keep them coming!

Next up, I would like to introduce you to our three Krafty Guests for the month of December!! You may remember that back a couple of months ago, we had our Anniversary Party and had a few challenges! Well, these three talented ladies won!!! And they get to join us for the whole month!!! Say hello to Marilyn, Karen and Anita!!! Welcome, ladies!!

This week our hostess is Cheryl!! And her challenge is called BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE!! So create a card, scrapbook page or altered item in the spirit of WINTER or cold weather! Get kreative!! Have some krafty fun and join us this week because we'd LOVE to see your KKS designs. We hope you can play along!!!

Don't forget about our amazing RETIREMENT SALE going on NOW! There are over 200 of our stamps on SPECIAL 20-75% OFF and a good bunch of them are retiring, so scoop them up while you can! They are SELLING OUT!!

Also our November Gimme Kimmies Kits are only available until Sunday night, so grab the new stamps at a discount now!! ALSO we are releasing the December stamps a little early so that you can order them in time for the holidays!!! Krafty Peeks start on WEDNESDAY!!!

Check out the wonderful creations by our Krafty Girls and Guests featuring this week's challenge!! If you join us and play along, you could WIN the gorgeous stamp of EVA, as featured on Cheryl's beautiful card!

Happy kraftin'!!

For my card I used Willard  (one of my all time favorites!!!) colored with Copic markers. He's fussy cut out and then popped up off some Nitwit Collections papers matted with Bazzill cardstock. Please be sure to check out all the gorgeous creations by the Krafty Girls and Guests and I can't wait to see what you make! Thanks for stopping by to see me today and hope to see you again soon! Hugs!