December 27, 2014

Kraftin Kimmie Challenge 261 - Sing me a Song! Week 2



It is week two of our Saturday Challenge here at Kraftin Kimmie Stamps and our hostess this week is Danni, and her challenge is Sing me a Song!!!




For my card: 
Stamp: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps (Aurelia)
Paper: Authentique (Joyous Collection)
Misc: Twine, Tulle, CTMH Ink (cranberry, black, new england ivy)
Copics: E000, E00. E110, E93, 
YG91. YG93. YG95, YG97, YG99, C00, C1, C3, W1, 100, 379, YW28

 We always enjoy your creations so be sure to submit them so you can WIN a $10 gift card to the Shop!! Show us your stuff!!

We've got a dozen of our fave stamp sets on SALE this weekend in our FRUGAL FRIDAY SPECIALS at 25-50% OFF so be sure to check them out! Happy shoppin'!

Now create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp or any other stamp and be sure to use our THEME as a starting point for your creation!!!

Pull out those fabby stamps and play along! Have some krafty fun and join us for this two week challenge!
Cheers, 
Alexis

December 24, 2014

Wonderful Wednesday with Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps


Welcome to another Wonderful Wednesday challenge!!

We hope you can play along!! As always....it's ANYTHING GOES!! Break out your Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and get krafty!!


Due to the holidays and all around business of this time of year, we will be extending this week's Wonderful Wednesday to stretch out over 2 weeks!! So you now have until January 6th to get your ANYTHING GOES creation linked up, and remember you can play as many times as you'd like (as long as they are new creations).

 We want EVERYONE to be able to play along so your submission can use ANY stamp and can be any theme, any style, any design and it can be a card, a scrapbook page, an altered item....you name it!! It must be a NEW creation and you can enter on this post until January 6th at midnight!
At the end of the month one random winner will be chosen from all the submissions for the whole month and will receive a $20 Gift Card to the shop!!! What do you think.....wanna WIN?? Let's see your krafty stuff!!

For my project I wanted to make another wreath for my sister for her door. I loved the fairies that were done up by Annie so I decided to use one for this creation.

I had created a Halloween for her door so I wanted another one for this season.

Supplies:
Stamp: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps (Snowball Fairy)
Paper: Close to my Heart (Aspen)
Misc: Tulle, Martha Stewart Glitter (crystal fine, snow glitter); Making Memories (Snowflake chipboard shape); Stickles (yellow, waterfall); Liquid Pearls (White Opal)
Copics:
B95, B97, B99, YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97, YG99, E93, E000, E00, E11, E21, E04, Y38, C4, R24, R27, R29, R89

All of the Krafty girls and Guests would like to take a moment to wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukkah & a Happy (and stampy) New Year!

December 20, 2014

Kraftin Kimmie Challenge 261 - Sing me a Song!


Hey All!!!

Happy Saturday and the first day of my vacation - it's so exciting as I really needed some time off to recharge and to get some krafty time in!

We are having another Saturday Challenge here at Kraftin Kimmie Stamps and our hostess this week is Danni, and her challenge is Sing me a Song!!! How fun is this especially since we just release some Rocking chicks this past weekend!


For my card:
Stamp: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps (Rock Star)

Paper: Prima (Rebellious Collection); cardstock (Bazzill)
Accessories: Tim Holtz (adornments - Crossbones); Kaiser Craft (Rhinestone Pictures); diamond ribbon; flowers

We always enjoy your creations so be sure to submit them so you can WIN a $10 gift card to the Shop!! Show us your stuff!!

We've got a dozen of our fave stamp sets on SALE this weekend in our FRUGAL FRIDAY SPECIALS at 25-50% OFF so be sure to check them out! Happy shoppin'!

Now create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp or any other stamp and be sure to use our THEME as a starting point for your creation!!!

Pull out those fabby stamps and play along! Have some krafty fun and join us for this two week challenge!

Cheers, 

Alexis

December 14, 2014

Kraftin' Kimmie December - Krafty Hop!


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!

For this hope I actually created two more project's with Becky's stamps, a little cotton gift bag and a card to go with it.
What I used:
Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps (Make A Wish!)
Cotton Draw String bag: Creative Bag
ON CARD: Paper: Kaiser Craft (Botanical Odyssey)
Accessories: X-press It - High Tack; overhead projector sheet; glitter, beads, star glitter, microbeads, flowers (Wild Orchid Crafts)



Now let's celebrate with our NEW RELEASE and get hoppin' and shoppin'!!

Cheers,
Alexis

December 13, 2014

Kraftin' Kimmie Sneek Peeks - Day Three!


Hey everyone!!

Welcome back to day THREE of our DECEMBER Kraftin' Kimmie 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!! 

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 the me and Krafty Girls!



What I used on my card:

Copics: E000, E00, E11, E21, E04, E81, E84, E87, E89, E29, E23, E25, E27, C3, C00, C1, C5, C3, C4, C8, B0000, B000, B00, YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97, E08, E09
Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps (Safari Fun)
Paper: Bo Bunny (Detour); cardstock (Bazzill)
Misc: Ribbon, Kaiser Craft (jewels)
Inspiration: Card Maps Vol. 4 (p.54)

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!!!! {This winner will be announced at the party tonight!}

Cheers,
Alexis

December 12, 2014

Kraftin' Kimmie Sneek Peeks - Day Two!

 
 
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 Rodrigue!! 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!!

What I used on my card:

Copics: E000, E00, E11, E04, E21, R11, RV23, RV25, RV29, YG17, YG21, YG23, YG25, V09, V15, V17, C1, C5, C3, C7
Pencils: LYRA (Bordeaux - Red Wine)
Stamp: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps (Rocker Chick)
Paper: Prima (Rebellious Collection); cardstock (Bazzill)
Accessories: Tulle; Tim Holtz (adornments - Crossbones); Doilies (Doodlebug); Kaiser Craft (Rhinestone Pictures)
Inspiration: Card Maps Vol. 4 (p.88)


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, Guests and me!!

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!!!

Cheers,
Alexis

December 11, 2014

Kraftin' Kimmie Sneek Peeks - Day One!

 Hey Everyone!!!

I am so happy and blessed to get to work now with the Krafty Girls on a permanent basis!!! YAY, I am now a Krafty Girl!  All the girls are amazing and so talented and I am looking forward to create with 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!!


On my card featuring one of Becky's new stamps I used:
Paper: Wild Rose Studio (Icing on the Cake)
Accessories: Doodlebug Doilies
Ink: Mr. Heuy Spritz (sky); Momento (black), CTMH (blue)
Misc:  ribbon, jewels



Be sure to leave some love at every stop 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'!!

December 10, 2014

Wonderful Wednesday & Coffee Lovers Blog Hop


Welcome to another Wonderful Wednesday challenge!! We hope you can play along!! As always....it's ANYTHING GOES!! Break out your Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and get krafty!!

 We want EVERYONE to be able to play along so your submission can use ANY stamp and can be any theme, any style, any design and it can be a card, a scrapbook page, an altered item....you name it!! It must be a NEW creation and you can enter on this post until December 16th at midnight! At the end of the month one random winner will be chosen from all the submissions for the whole month and will receive a $20 Gift Card to the shop!!! What do you think.....wanna WIN?? Let's see your krafty stuff!!

I am also combining this post with the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop for even more festive fun!!

The very talented Amy Tsuruta has done a truly amazing job getting this all up and running and even has some amazing sponsors for the event including KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!! Woo Hoo!!!



This is the time of year to take time not only for yourself but your family and friends and to remember all that has happened this past year, both the good and bad. So hopefully you are sitting down with a nice cuppa and can hop around and visit everyone.

For my card I used Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Willard. I just love him and always seem to go back to him year after year.

Other Supplies:
Paper: Carta Bella (All Bundled Up)
Misc: Cardstock, Spellbinders (Oval), Recollections (glitter snowflakes), Flower Soft, Glitter, adhesive, diamond ribbon, American Crafts Glitter Tape (red)

A few reminders, there's still a few days left to get your entries in for the Krafty Guest submission! The whole Krafty team is busy putting on the finishing touches on the December release because peeks start TOMORROW!!!! Tune in here to check them out! Be sure you've joined the Kraftin Kimmie Krafty Friends FACEBOOK group so you will be "in the know" for all things Krafty!

Here is a bit more info on the Blog Hop for those that are interested:

- Everyone who links up with a holiday/winter themed coffee /or other favorite hot beverage project is eligible (No back linking). 
- You can add your project via inlinkz, which will be available on Amy Tsuruta's blog at 6 am PST on Wednesday, December 10th, until 11:55 pm PST on Friday, December 12th 
- 5 prizes will be awarded to people who comment on ALL of the linked blogs! 
- Please make sure to turn off word verification
When commenting, please make sure you leave info on how you can be contacted, so we can notify you if you're the winner. 
- The blog hop is open until Sunday, Dec 14th. 
- Make sure you check Amy Tsuruta's blog for more detailed info.

Cheers,

Alexis

November 26, 2014

Wonderful Wednesday with Kraftin' Kimmie





Hey Everyone!

Welcome to another Wonderful Wednesday challenge here with Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!! We hope you can play along!! As always....it's ANYTHING GOES!! So break out your Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and get krafty!! Woot Woot!!


For my card I decided to do a male card. I know I have said this before but I just find them super challenging. Girl cards super easy, males not so much.  I truly love how this card turned out. You can't tell from the photo but I actually paper pieced his jacket, his pants and his hat.  For my card I actually used a stamp that is retiring but STILL available YAY because he is super cute....so don't delay and head over to the store to see him!

Stamp: Kraftin' Kimmie (Clint the Cowboy)
Copics: B0000, B00, B02, E00, E11, E79, E31, E42, C1, C3, C5, E07, YR24
Paper: Close to my Heart
Misc: jewels, rope ribbon, recollections glitter skull
We want EVERYONE to be able to play along so your submission can use ANY stamp and can be any theme, any style, any design and it can be a card, a scrapbook page, an altered item....you name it!!

It must be a NEW creation and you can enter on this post until December 2nd at midnight! At the end of the month one random winner will be chosen from all the submissions for the whole month and will receive a $20 Gift Card to the shop!!! What do you think.....wanna WIN??

Let's see your krafty stuff!!

Cheers!

November 22, 2014

Kraftin' Kimmie Saturday Challenge - Jingle Bells!!!



Hi everyone! Welcome to another challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Krafty girl Stephanie's here to sing you a LOUD Christmas song while crafting, eheh! No, no don't be scared, I won't sing at all, but don't you love having an "ambiance" when you create? With today's theme, JINGLE BELLS, I definitely want to put on a good ol' classic (like the Grinch!) and create all my cards to be sent soon! 

What's your favorite Christmas movie??

For my card I decided to use Mojo Monday's Sketch this week as inspiration.
This is such a great blog to visit if you are in need of some ideas.
 
I can honestly say I am in LOVE with this stamp set by Cheryl. These kiddos are absolutely adorable. Snow Much Love comes with three adorable little kids, three little animals and so many sentiments.

For my card I decided to combine Lucas and the puppy. It turn out so well and am super happy with them. They are so cute together.

On my card:

Copics: E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, E25,W1, W3, W4, W5, W6, W7, W8, W00, YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97, YG99, R0000, R29, R49, R59, R89, E74, E77, E79, R81, C1, C5

Stamp: Kraftin Kimmie (Snow Much Love)
Misc: Glitter Ribbon, Spellbinders (circles), cardstock
Paper: Simple Stories (Cozy Christmas)

We always enjoy your creations so be sure to submit them so you can WIN a $10 gift card to the Shop!! Show us your stuff!!

We've got a dozen of our fave stamp sets on SALE this weekend in our FRUGAL FRIDAY SPECIALS at 25-50% OFF so be sure to check them out! Happy shoppin'!

Now create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp or any other stamp and be sure to use our THEME as a starting point for your creation!!!

Pull out those fabby stamps and play along! Have some krafty fun and join us this week!!

November 16, 2014

Kraftin Kimmie November Krafty Hop

 
We're so excited! It’s our NOVEMBER 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 WINTER stamps!

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of FUN new stamps from all our artists for our November release! We know these new stamps will inspire you to make fabulous wintry creations!! We’ve got an adorable new special edition Krafty Day set called COLOUR MY WORLD plus the coordinating TOTE BAG!! 

There's a supah cute new kids set from Cheryl called SNOW MUCH LOVE! And of course, we are SO excited to share TWO new WINTER FAIRY stamp sets from Annie called....ICY FAIRY and SNOWBALL FAIRY!

You will get to see ALL of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our NOVEMBER 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 are available NOW! And don't forget...if you NEED it all, we have a Gimme Kimmies Kit which features ALL the new November stamps at a discount!! But only for a limited time!

We also have LOTS of brand new 6x6 paper pads for your holiday and winter creations by companies like Doodlebug, Bo Bunny, Lawn Fawn, Jillibean Soup, Fancy Pants and more!!

ON MY CARD:
Stamp: Kraftin' Kimmie (Snowball Fairy)
Paper: Doodlebug (Frosty Friends)
Box: Boitatou
Misc: diamond ribbon, CTMH (ink: black), jewels, stickles
Spellbinders: Fleur de Lis Squares
Copics: E000, E00, E11, E04, E21, RV23, RV25, RV29, BG53, BG57, BG49, BV02, BV04, BV00, BG01, R0000

Now let's celebrate with our NEW RELEASE and get hoppin' and shoppin'!!

November 15, 2014

Kraftin' Kimmie Sneak Peeks - Day THREE!


Hey everyone!!

Welcome back to day THREE of our NOVEMBER Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks!!! Have you been enjoying the peeks so far?? All of our brand new rubber stamp sets will be released TONIGHT!

Today we are SO thrilled to share the newest set of super cute kiddos by artist CHERYL GRANT!

This adorable set features our kids Lexi, Lucas and Lulu having some winter fun and is called SNOW MUCH LOVE!! This fun set includes FIVE main images plus NINE, yes I said NINE awesome sentiments!!
 

This week our challenge hostess is TANGII! And her 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 TONIGHT beginning at 6pm EDT!! Hope you can come hang out with the Krafty Girls!
ON MY CARD:
Stamp: Kraftin Kimmie (Snow Much Love)
Paper: Doodlebug (Frosty Friends)
Misc: cardstock, jewel stars, diamond ribbon, CTMH (black ink)
Copics: E000, E00, E11, E21, E04, C4, C7, R01, R02, B02, B000, B00, E59, E25, RV23, RV25, BG11, BG15, BG18, BV02, BV04, BV08

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!!!! {This winner will be announced at the party tonight!}

Happy hoppin'!

November 14, 2014

Kraftin' Kimmie Sneak Peeks - Day TWO!!!



Welcome back for Day TWO of the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps NOVEMBER previews!!! Oh what a day! Did any of you guys get snow!! It was so crazy!

We are having a FAIRY fun time playing with two MORE new sparkly new Moonlight Whispers stamp sets by Annie Rodrigue!! You loved the two from the last release so we have no doubt you'll love these pixies too!!

Today the Krafty Girls and guests are thrilled to share with you....ICY FAIRY and SNOWBALL FAIRY!! You'll find so many gorgeous 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 the fabulous fairy image stamp, plus coordinating sentiments!! 



ALL of our NOVEMBER 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 at our LIVE ONLINE RELEASE PARTY!! Come hang out with the Krafty Girls, Guests and me!!


On my card:
Paper: Bo Bunny (Christmas Collage Collection)
Stamp: Kraftin Kimmie (Icy Fairy)
Misc: Flowers (Wild Orchid), Twine, Gold Frame, glitter, Glittered Reindeer (Recollections), glitter paper
Copics: E000, E11, E11, E04, E21, YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97, YG99, W1, R24, R46, R59, YR24, E23, E25, E29, E49

Below you will find all the Krafty Girls & 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!!! 


November 13, 2014

Kraftin' Kimmie Sneak Peeks - Day One

Good Morning All!!!

Hope you have had a great week so far...living in Ontario we had some really good weather for Remembrance Day and then some super cold weather yesterday...hopefully today will be better and why not start with day ONE of our NOVEMBER Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks!!!

I have been so privileged to guest again for this month. We have so many goodies in store for you and we've been dyin' to share them! So here we GO!!

Today we're doing something kind of special! Each time there is a Krafty Day Krop event, Kim produces a special edition stamp set for the participants! Everyone at this year's event LOVED the new COLOUR MY WORLD set which features the main image of Lexi colouring with her copic markers!! It also has TWO coordinating sentiments! This image can also be found on our NEW special edition TOTE BAGS!!

We are also celebrating our past Krafty Day stamp sets today, so you'll see some of them along the way as well! They include The Krafty Stamper, Krafty Katastrophe and Best Friends!!

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 on Saturday night beginning at 6pm EST!! Be sure to come hang out with the Krafty Girls and Guests! ALL the new stamp sets we're previewing this week, plus the tote bag, will be released at 7pm EST!


Stamp: Kraftin' Kimmie (Colour my World)
Paper: Simple Stories (Hello Baby)
Misc: Flowers (Wild Orchid), Ribbon, Paper Clip, American Crafts Glitter Tap, Wooden Dots (MME)
Copics: E000, E11, E04, E11, R20, C3 E42, E43, E34, E35, E37, E39, E81, E84, BG53, BG57, RV11, V20, W5, W7

All the Krafty Girls and Guests listed below have lots of super FUN designs to show you featuring this awesome new stamp from Cheryl Grant and matching Tote Bag! And while you're hopping around, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because we are giving away a gift voucher!!! You could WIN some Krafty $$$ to spend at the shop!!!! {This winner will be announced at the party!}