It's time for Sea Jewels!!!

It's time! It's time!!! Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps has some beautiful new MERMAIDS!!!

Today Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is releasing an EXCLUSIVE Moonlight Whispers stamp set!!! SEA JEWELS is the second of our special Krafty Klubhouse Kits…..we'll be releasing a new one every few months!!

Be part of the Krafty Klub and order your exclusive set (which is NOW up on the site!!!) which features THREE special edition stamps designed by Annie Rodrigue PLUS SEVEN coordinating sentiment stamps! Sea Jewels will be sold ONLY as a set and ONLY at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!! Not only will you get this special set, but you will also receive a special coupon code for 20% OFF, to be used on your next online order!

Now let me be clear…..there is NO club to join or sign up for! ANYONE from ANYWHERE in the world can order this special set but ONLY at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!! These images will not be sold individually, but only as the complete set called…..SEA JEWELS!

Please join us today for a special Krafty Hop to celebrate today's release!! Be sure to leave some love at each and every stop because one lucky stamper will receive the new set, SEA JEWELS!!! Let's gooooooooooooo!

I used this gorgeous Mermaid hugging her knees and looking so deep in thought! Isn't she gorgeous??

She's stamped with Memento ink onto Cryogen White paper and then colored with Copic markers. I then cut her out using circle and scalloped circle Nestabilities. The wave and sea grass are both cut with my brand new Cameo (LOVE IT!). The papers are Nitwit Collections (Summer Splash) matted with Bazzill cardstock. I also added some water colored Dew Drops. Isn't the sentiment fantastic?

Now it's time to head on to the next stop on the hop which is the fabulously talented Alice! Thanks for hopping with us today, and be sure to leave some love at all the stops for a chance to win the entire set of Sea Jewels!!! Hugs!

It's Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps HOP and RELEASE time!!

Do YOU know what day it is??? It’s Krafty RELEASE Day at Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!!! And we’re celebrating with a KRAFTY HOP!! There are SO many incredible new stamps to SEE this month, so let’s get started!

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of ADORABLE new stamps from all our artists! We’ve got something for everyone!! Lulu is back from Cheryl Alger.....we know how much you love her!! So we have a new set called LULU ON THE MOVE! We also have TWO fantastic sets of whimsical FAIRIES from Emilie Goulet called FLIRTY FAIRIES 1 AND FLIRTY FAIRIES 2!!! And of course we have an amazing new set of six EVERYDAY GIRL stamps from Annie Rodrigue, featuring stamps for the teacher, nurse, wedding/anniversary, graduation, I love you cards and get well cards!!! OH and don’t forget the BRAND NEW line of stamps called EVERYDAY TRINKETS by the lovely Nicole Aspinall!!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our MAY Krafty Hop! If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! 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 hopefully you've arrived here from the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog, and don't forget that if you lose your way, you can always pop back there for a coplete list of all the Krafty Girls and Guests that are hopping today.  I have two different cards to show you today featuring the AWESOME new stamps that are being released this month! The first is featuring the fabulous Nurse Nightingale from Annie Rodriguez and her Moonlight Whispers collection!

She is stamped with Memento ink onto Cryogen White and colored with Copic markers. The sentiment comes with her! The papers are Nitwit Collections matted with Bazzill cardstock.

Skin: E11, 01, 00   Reds: R22, 24, 27, 39   Whites: B000 and Blender pen.

My next card features one of the fairies by Emilie Goulet from Flirty Fairies 1 and also contains one of the amazing Trinkets by Nicole Aspinall.

They're both stamped with Memento Ink onto Cryogen White paper. The papers are from Nitwit Collections matted with Bazzill cardstock. The banner is made using dies from Papertrey Ink and a small flower punch. Then I used a Viva Decor Pearl Pen for the center of the flowers. The ribbon is from my stash and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. I also used a bit of embroidery floss to tie the banner together.

Look at the Trinket! Isn't it fabulous? I ADORE the font on it!!

Copic markers: Skin: E11, 01, 00, R02  clothing G11, 13, 17, B00, 02 , C3, C5  Hair: E33, 35, YR21

So now it's time to move on to see the one of my favorite artists Cheryl Alger! Thanks so much for hopping with us today, and don't forget that the images are available right now at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend! Hugs!!!

It's release day at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!!

Do YOU know what day it is??? It’s Krafty RELEASE Day at Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!!! And we’re celebrating with a KRAFTY HOP!! There are SO many incredible new stamps to SEE this month, so let’s get started!

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!! Lulu is back from Cheryl Alger.....we know how much you love her!! So we have a new set called PLAYTIME LULU! We also have TWO fantastic sets of adorable BUGGIES from Emilie Goulet called BUG BUDDIES 1 AND BUG BUDDIES 2!!! And of course we have an amazing new set of six WIZARD OF OZ inspired stamps from Annie Rodrigue! AND a fabulous OZ SENTIMENTS set to match!!!! Eeeeeeee!!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our APRIL Krafty Hop! If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! 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!!

Now if you've arrived here from our amazing Krafty Guest Taylor, then you're in the right spot! If not, then you want to start at the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog. You will find a complete list of the Krafty Girls and Guests, just in case you should happen to get lost along the way. I've created two cards for you again today. First up is the Wicked Witch from the new Wizard of Oz collection by Annie Rodrigue! I've also used one of the awesome sentiments from the matching sentiments set.

Isn't she fabulous??!!! I used some Graphic 45 paper matted with Bazzill Cardstock. I cut the Scarecrow out from the same paper and matted him with a layer of black cardstock as well, and then popped him into the corner. She is stamped with Memento ink onto Cryogen White paper and then colored with Copic markers (cool grays).

Next up is the beautiful Butterfly from Bug Buddies 1 by Emilie Goulet

Again, the butterfly is stamped with Memento ink onto Cryogen White paper and then colored with various Copic markers to match the paper. The sentiment I used comes with the set too. The papers which I've had around forever, are Making Memories Chloe's Closet matted with Bazzill Cardstock. I used a Martha Stewart Punch around the Page set and added a die cut flower and a bow.

So now it's time to hop on to see my "oh so talented" Krafty Girl DT sistah Angie! Be sure to leave some love at every stop, cause Kimmie is giving away some rubber to TWO lucky random commenters!! Thanks so much for hopping with us today and good luck!! Now I'm going shopping to get some more of these fabulous new stamps! Hugs!

OH! And don't forget about Kimmie's moving sale that is still going on! You can purchase holiday gifts early, or mark some off your wish list! There are stamps available for as little as a dollar!!!!

Join Kraftin’ Kimmie’s Klubhouse!!

Join Kraftin’ Kimmie’s Klubhouse!!

It’s time! It’s time!!! Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is GOING PLACES!

Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing an EXCLUSIVE Moonlight Whispers stamp set!!! GOING PLACES is the first of our special Krafty Klubhouse Kits…..we’ll be releasing a new one every few months!!

Be part of the Krafty Klub and order your exclusive set (it's available right NOW!!) which features THREE special edition stamps designed by Annie Rodrigue PLUS FOUR coordinating sentiment stamps! Going Places will be sold ONLY as a set and ONLY at the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Shop!! Not only will you get this special set, but you will also receive a special coupon code for 20% OFF, to be used on your next online order!

Now let me be clear…..there is NO club to join or sign up for! ANYONE from ANYWHERE in the world can order this special set but ONLY at the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Shop!! These images will not be sold individually, but only as the complete set called…..GOING PLACES! 

So let’s get hoppin’ and be sure to leave some love at each and every stop because one lucky random stamper will WIN the new set!!!

If you arrived here from visiting the awesomely talented Krista, then you're in the right place! If not, then you can begin the hop HERE so you don't miss out on any of the gorgeous creations!  Here's what I've come up with for you today

Isn't she FABULOUS??!! I love her!!! She's stamped with Memento ink onto Cryogen White paper and then colored with Copics. The DP's are Bo Bunny Sweet Tooth matted with Bazzill cardstock. The flowers and flourish were cut with the Cricut Expression.

Now it's time to head over to the crazy talented Kween of Kraftiness herself...Kimmie! Don't forget the images are available NOW at Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps. We can't wait to see your gorgeous projects using them!! Thanks for hopping along with us, and hope to see you back again tomorrow for a new challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie's Challenge Blog!

Kraftin' Kimmie - It's release day!!!!! Time for a blog hop and some shopping!

Do YOU know what day it is??? It’s Krafty RELEASE Day at Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!!! And we’re celebrating with a KRAFTY HOP!! There are SO many incredible new SPRINGY stamps to SEE this month, so let’s get started!

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!! Lulu is back from Cheryl Alger.....we know how much you love her!! So we have a new set called SPRINGTIME LULU! We also have TWO fantastic sets of adorable GARDEN GNOMES from Emilie Goulet called HANGIN’ WITH MY GNOMIES AND WHAT’S UP GNOMIE?!!! And of course we have an amazing new set of six FLOWER GIRLS from Annie Rodrigue!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our MARCH Krafty Hop! If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! 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!!

Now you should have arrived here from the insanely talented Melanie. If not, you can start at Kraftin' Kimmie's Challenge Blog. Kimmie has a list of all the bloggers there in case you get lost along the way.

I've got two cards to show you today!! First up is one of Emilie's Garden Gnomes from HANGIN' WITH MY GNOMIES.

OMG! I soooo love these gnomes! He's stamped with Memento ink onto Cryogen White paper and then colored with Copics. YG90's for his shirt and cap, E30's for his britches. I gave a base layer of W2 to the rocks, and then finished them up with cool grays. To match the papers which are Basic Grey matted with Bazzill cardstock, I used BG70 and 72 for the water. Then used a neutral gray for the rock's reflection in the water and also added a touch of YG93 to the water reflection as well. I used R20's for the bobber. 

I hand cut the banner and corner pieces. Added some twine with a button, some corner pieces, and machine stitched the layers.

Next up is one of Annie's new flower girls called Poppy. She's so beautiful! This card didn't translate well with the digital camera. I like the combination of colors much better in person.

She's stamped with Memento ink onto Cryogen White paper and colored with Copic markers. She's then cut out with oval Nestabilities and then layered onto a frame cut with petite scalloped oval Nestabilities. The papers are digital  and are matted with Bazzill cardstock. The flourish is from Cheery Lynn Designs and the sentiment is on a Spellbinders frame.

So now it's time to move on to visit one of our amazing artists, Emilie Goulet! Again, be sure to leave some love for a chance to be a random winner! Thanks so much for hopping along with us today! Hope to see you back again soon! Hugs!

I've entered the first card in the following challenge:

Craft Your Days Away - Just for Men/Boys + buttonshttp://craftyourdaysaway.blogspot.com/

Kraftin Kimmie Stamps - It's release day!!

Do YOU know what day it is??? It’s Krafty RELEASE Day at Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!!! And we’re celebrating with a KRAFTY HOP!! There are SO many incredible new stamps to SEE, so let’s get started!

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!! Lulu is back from Cheryl Alger.....we know how much you love her!! So we have a new set called LULU AND FRIENDS! We also have TWO fantastic sets of feathered images from Emilie Goulet called TWEETS AND TWITTERS 1 and TWEETS AND TWITTERS 2!!! And of course we have an amazing new set of six SUPERHEROES from Annie Rodrigue! And don’t forget the perfect new set to work with ALL your stamps.....IN STICHES!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our FEBRUARY Krafty Hop! If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! 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!!

Now if you've arrived here from Peggy's wonderful blog, then you're on the right track! If not, then you might want to head over to visit Jenny (the first stop on the hop). You don't want to miss a single bit of these fabulous creations! 

I chose to show you TWO of the images being released today. The first is one of the Super Heroes by Annie called Superstar.

She is soooo much fun to color!!  I used a mixture of DP's matted with Bazzill cardstock. The stars were cut with the Cricut Expression and the bow is from May Arts silk ribbon. I also used blue and red pearl pens in the lower left corner.  Superstar is stamped with Memento ink onto Cryogen white paper and colored with Copic markers. The sentiment comes with her.

The second card is from Emilie's set of Tweets and Twitters 2

I used some nice bright and fun paper from Nitwit Collections. The bird is colored with Copic markers on Cryogen white paper. The buttons, lace, and twine are from my stash.

Now it's time to hop on to see what the amazing Ms Cheryl has come up with for you. I can guarantee you're in for a treat! Thanks so much for hopping along with us today and good luck!! Hugs!

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Release Day and Blog Hop!!

Do YOU know what day it is??? It’s Krafty RELEASE Day and it’s our FIRST release of the year!! Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is kicking off 2012 by releasing their new JANUARY stamps and there’s SO much gorgeousness to SEE!!

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of FUN new stamps for you to get inky with! We’ve got something for everyone!! There is a fun new SET introducing a sweet little character by Cheryl Alger for the little ladies in your life!! It’s called LOVELY LULU! We also have TWO fantastic sets of purrrr-fect images from Emilie Goulet called KITTY KAPERS 1 and KITTY KAPERS 2!!! And of course we have an amazing new set of six GORGEOUS GODDESSES stamps from Annie Rodrigue! PLUS we are also releasing a sassy coordinating set of GODDESS SENTIMENTS!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our JANUARY Krafty Hop! If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! 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! So if you're on the right track,  you should have arrived here from the awesomely talented Michele!

And of course, as always, we have our Gimme Kimmies Kits available for those of you who ‘need it all’!! (You’ve been buying presents for everyone else all month long….don’t you think it’s time to reward your krafty self a little bit??!! ) The stamps are grouped together by artist and are available at a discount, but only for a limited time!!

For the hop toay, I've actually created two cards for you. The first one features one of the adorable images from the LOVELY LULU SET.

This was a really fun card to make. I am soooo in love with this entire LOVELY LULU set!!  She's stamped with Memento ink onto Cryogen white paper and then colored with Copic markers. The grass is just hand colored in with Copics. She is then cut out with Nesties and popped up from the card base. The papers are from an old DCWV stack called Whimsy matted with Bazzill cardstock.

The sentiment comes with the set of Lulu's as well. The clouds and flowers were cut with the Cricut Expression from the Create a Critter cartridge. They're edged with chalk ink to help define the cut. The bow is made with May Arts Silk Ribbon and The Bow Easy, centered with a button from my stash.  The inside is decorated to coordinate with the card front.  Markers used:
clothes: B01, 02, 04, 06;  YG 11, 13, 17, 67
skin: E13, 11, 01, 00
birds: Y32, 35, 58
I used a bunch of different shades of green to draw in the grass. The grass effect is one I will be teaching in a card class coming up.

My second card features the GORGEOUS Athena!! I LOVE her and she was awesome to color!

Athena is stamped with Memento ink onto Cryogen White paper and the colored with Copics. I'm sorry, I thought I kept track of the markers I used, but I guess I didn't.  I will tell you I know I used YG61, 63. I used grays on the armor for the silver, and Y26, 28 for the gold. Skin is E13, 11, 01, 00, and her hair is E97, 99, and 17.

The papers are Basic Grey matted with Bazzill cardstock. I used some lace from my stash and the bow if made with May Arts silk ribbon and The Bow Easy. All panels are machine stitched.  The awesome sentiment is from the Goddess Sentiments set.

And of course the inside is decorated to complement the card front. Now it's time to head over to see the lovely and talented Diana! Thanks so much for joining us in our blog hop today, and I hope you're having as much fun as we are! When you're all done, you can head straight over to Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps to purchase your "must have" stamps! If you're anything like me,  it will be all of them! LOL! Enjoy the rest of your weekend! Hugs!