C4C151-Inspired By My Girls

My nieces were at my house today, and they wanted to see me make a card...how can you tell their cute little faces no? You can't says me!!!LOL

I let them decide on everything, but had to control a bit of it since I had PROMISED I would put it on my blog...so here goes girlies, this one's for you!!

This week's Crazy 4 Challenges challenge is a sketch being hosted by Silke Ledlow. The girls chose to use the new On the Move stamp set from There She Goes. I colored my image on X-Press It blending card with my Copics, and then layered it with Bazzill Cotton Candy, SU Cool Caribbean, and MFT Fossil. I used the Echo Park Hello Summer paper pad, SU punches for my sentiment, MFT Pink Lemonade, and finished off with some Michael's brads. I used the MFT Photo Corners Die-namics for my corner.

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to check out the Crazy 4 Challenges blog to see who all is playing along!

KKS143-Make a Scene

Hey everyone, and welcome to this week's Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps challenge!! This week, Melanie is our hostess and she is challenging us to make a scene!! Her card is UNBELIEVABLE...you have to go see it!!

For my card tonight, I used the What's Up Gnomie? set. I stamped my guy on X-Press It blending card, and then colored him with my Copics. I drew the grass in with my Copics, and added a tree die cut(which was cut in half) using the MFT Sheltering Tree Die-namics. I cut it out of Hot Fudge card stock, and cut the leaves out of Jellybean Green. My image was layered with Banana Split(Bazzill), Orange Fizz(MFT), and Hot Fudge(MFT) cardstock. For my paper, I used the Jillibean Soup Dutch Mustard pad, and I used Michael's brads and Hot Fudge Grosgrain. To make my scene complete, I used Sunshine Die-namics and Cloud Trio Die-namics. 

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to check out the Kraftin Kimmie blog to see more of my teammates creations!!!

On the Move Blog Hop Challenge

Here we are on our fourth, and final, day of peeks for this month's new release, and we are ending it with an ADORABLE set from Torico!! 

Torico has created the most adorable moving set,  which we think will help to ease the pain of moving just a little! Most people do NOT like to move, and this super cute set has an image and sentiment for every occasion, whether you be the one moving, or if you are sending one to a friend or family member. With a major transition such as moving, a hand stamped greeting is JUST the thing to say goodbye, hello, or just a plain welcome to the neighborhood….and there’s a DOG!!!!

On the Move is a 6x8 set that includes a total of 22 stamps and will sell for $24.00.

For my card today, I combined it with the I Spy Sketch for this week! I stamped my girl on X-Press It blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. She was layered with Fossil cardstock. My paper is from the MME Bluebell paper pad, and was layered with Not Quite Navy, Jawbreaker(Bazzill), and Banana Split card stock. The ribbon I used is Leather Tan seam binding, and I used some Creative Express brads. 

Would you like to win the new On the Move stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, August 25th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Enjoy Life: By the Sea Blog Hop Challenge

Here we are on day three of this month's release peeks, which puts us SO much closer to the release!! We are LOVING your enthusiasm about the previous two sets we revealed, and can't wait to see what you think of today's set!!

Last month we released the new Enjoy Life set with matching dies, and THIS month, Melyssa has created a set full of stamps to go along with the dies!! From crabs, to sand castles, oysters, and octopi, this set will help you use the Enjoy Life dies to there fullest!!

Enjoy Life-By the Sea is a 4x8 set that includes a total of 25 stamps and will sell for $18.00.

Sorry I don't have a card for today, but my teammates have ROCKED this set!!

Would you like to win the new Enjoy Life-By the Sea  stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, August 25th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

MFTWSC86 It's Your Birthday

Hey everyone, and happy Wednesday!! That means it is time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge from My Favorite Things! It's MY favorite sketch challenge!!

For my card today, I have used the Mouse in the House-It's Your Birthday set. I stamped her on X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored her with my Copics. I paper pieced her shirt with some MME Tangerine paper, which I also used on the base of the card. My cardstock colors are Groovy Guava, Spearmint, and Kraft. For my sentiment, I used the Sentiment Strips Die-namics, and I also used the Wonky Scalloped Border Die-namics for my border. To finish, I used Kraft Grosgrain, and Michael's brads.

Here are the Die-namics I have used:

We encourage you all to play along, and to enter your card in the weekly draw for a $15 gift voucher to the MFT Boutique. Simply follow the sketch and create a card or other paper creation. You may use any stamps and supplies that you wish. Each week, a keyword is assigned to the sketch. All you need to do to enter, is upload your card to the gallery at SCS, and enter the given keyword in the keyword box, during the upload process. After the deadline, we randomly choose a winner from that week's entries and the winner will receive a $15 gift voucher. If the winning card uses MFT stamps, the participant will earn a $5 bonus, for a total of a $20 gift voucher! That is up to $100 per month in prizes, JUST for playing along. We hope you'll join us in 2012.

Check out the FAQ - Wednesday Stamp Club thread if you need any further info on this challenge or help on how to upload your card to the gallery.  Upload your creation to SCS using keyword MFTWSC86 for a chance to win this week prize (see above). You have until noon Tuesday, August 29nd  to play along.

Thanks SO much for stopping by!  Please head on over to Kim's Blog for a listing of all the designers working with this sketch today!

Swing Big Blog Hop Challenge

We really hope you enjoyed yesterday's hop, don't forget, they are open until Saturday!! Today, we have another  FABULOUS set to show you, so let's get to it!!

Torico’s new set this month is well, it’s a GRAND SLAM!! America’s favorite past time has been brought to life with Torico’s fabulous style, and cutesy whimsical characters!! For the baseball enthusiast to the mom/dad yelling in the stands, this set is PERFECT for the baseball lover in your life! Can you imagine the scrapbooking possibilities!

Swing Big is a 4x6 set that includes a total of 16 stamps and will sell for $15.00.

 For my card today, I stamped my super cute ball player on X-Press It blending card, and then colored it with my Copics. I layered my image with Banana Split(Bazzill), Red Hot(MFT), and Whirlypop(Bazzill). My banner was created using the MFT Banner Day Die-namics. I used MME Playdate paper, and embellished with Michael's brads, and some ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel.  

Would you like to win the new Swing Big  stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, August 25th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Costumed Cuties VIP Blog Hop

Hey everyone, and welcome to August's VIP Product Tour!! This month's collection is so ADORABLE!! I am in LOVE with these little cuties!!

If you aren't familiar with the VIP Package it is a LIMITED QUANTITY product (NOT a one-day product - it will be available until it sells out), that allows you the opportunity to purchase new, unreleased sets TWO weeks early. This month's package is: 

August 21: VIP release

Pure Innocence Costumed Cuties VIP Collection $31.95

Pure Innocence Prehistoric Girl stamp set

Pure Innocence Owl Costume stamp set

Costumed Cuties Sentiments mini (VIP exclusive stamp set - will never be offered for sale or be available again $9 value, FREE)

Peek-a-Boo Trio Die-namics

For my cards tonight, I used both the Pure Innocence Girls being released, Prehistoric Girl, and Owl Costume.

For my first card, I used the SUPER cute Prehistoric Girl. I paired my girl with the MME Gnome Sweet Gnome paper pad. My cardstock colors are Jellybean Green, Wild Cherry, Sno Cone, and Sweet Tooth. I used the Pet Charms Die-namics for my bone, which I think is SO fun with this set! My sentiment was cut out with the First Place Award Die-namics, and I used the Oval Stax Die-namics, and Oval Open Scalloped Doily Die-namics for my image. The embellishments I used are Sno Cone Grosgrain, and Maraschino Twine, along with Michael's brads and a Creative Express spiral clip.

For the inside, I used more of the same supplies.

My second card was made with the Owl Costume. I went with a Halloween theme on this one!! I used the Echo Park Happy Halloween paper pad paired with Black Licorice, Sweet Tooth, Jellybean Green, Grape Jelly, and Orange Fizz cardstock. My image was cut out with the Circle Stax Die-namics, and layered with the Open Scalloped Doily Die-namics. I used the Simply Scalloped Medium Die-namics for my scallops, and the Sentiment Strips Die-namics for my sentiment. My ribbon is Black Licorice Grosgrain, Charcoal Twine, and I used the new MFT button in Orange Fizz, Black Licorice, and Grape Jelly.

For the inside, I used the same supplies.

 Here are the Die-namics I have used: 

Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out Kim's Blog for a full list of designers participating in today's post!!

Donkey University Blog Hop Challenge

Well, here we are at day one of this month's new release Blog Hop Challenges! We are SUPER excited about this month's sets, and we hope you are, too!! Ready to get started? 

Our favorite new animal at There She Goes is the Donkey, and this month Melyssa has found great new ways for us to dress up our Donkey however we see fit. With his super cute tee shirt, and several sayings, you can send Donkey to the University, or just let everyone know what a STUD he is!! We hope you love this set as much as WE do, because believe me, we are in LOVE!!

Donkey University is a 4x4 set that includes a total of 13 stamps and will sell for $10.00.

For my card today, I used this week's There She Goes challenge for my sketch. I stamped my Donkey on X-press It Blending Card, and then colored him with my Copics. He was then cut out, and popped up on a Sweet Tooth panel, with a Black Licorice layer. My paper is from the Darling Dear pad from MME. I used Michael's brads, and the Simply Scalloped Small Die-namics. The ribbon I have used is Black Twill Ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel.  My cardstock is Wild Cherry and Black Licorice from MFT, and my yellow is Banana Split from Bazzill.

Would you like to win the new Donkey University  stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, August 25th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Kraftin' Kimmie New Release Hop!!

Well welcome back!! It’s Krafty RELEASE Day at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!! And we’re celebrating with a KRAFTY HOP!! There are SO many SPOOKY and SWEET new stamps to SEE this month and we've got them in a fabulous showcase just FOR YOU!

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.....and she's all dressed up in her costumes....it's HALLOWEEN LULU! We also have an adorable set of trick or treaters from Emilie Goulet called TOO CUTE TO SPOOK 1 AND 2!! And of course we have an amazing new set of six scrumptious CANDY GIRLS from Annie Rodrigue that are simply DELICIOUS! OH and don’t forget the BRAND NEW line of stamps that will coordinate with ALL your images.... called HALLOWEEN TRINKETS by the lovely Nicole Aspinall!!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our AUGUST 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!!

For my card tonight, I used the new Halloween Lulu set. The images in this set are SO super cute, and I chose to use the witch Lulu. She was stamped on X-Press It blending card, and then colored with my Copics. I then layered her with Grape Jelly, Orange Fizz, and Black Licorice cardstock from MFT. My paper is from a K&Co 12x12 pad that I bought last year. I used the Stacking Stars Die-namics from MFT for my stars, and the Simply Scalloped Border Die-namics for my scallops. My ribbon is Orange and Black Wired Gingham and I used brads from Michael's.

Well, that is it for me for now! Enjoy the hop!!

KKS142-Poppin' Up

Hey everyone, and happy Saturday!!!! So are you here for a new challenge or are you here to check out the brand new ANNIE stamps for AUGUST???? Not only do all of the Krafty Girls have a new weekly challenge but we also have SIX new AWESOME stamps to share with you!!!

You know Annie always has to put her own unique spin on each release! This month for Halloween she has created SIX lovely new stamps featuring CANDY GIRLS!!! Just wait 'til you see all the incredible creations by the Krafty Girls featuring Bambi Bubble Gum, Coco Chocolate, Fabby Flossy, Izzy Ice Cream, Lola Lollipop and Pippa Popcorn!! Prepare your pocketbook.....because you're gonna want them ALL!

Check out all the amazing creations on today's hop in combination with this week's challenge!! The lovely PAM 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 Lola Lollipop, as featured on her 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 ladies are each going to WIN THREE of today's stamps!! Woohoo!!!

ALL of our AUGUST 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!!

Now let's have some CANDY!!!

For my card today, I used the Pippa Popcorn set!! She is SO super cute, and I just LOVE seeing her popping out of her big popcorn cup!! She was stamped on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored with Copics. I paired her with some Lilybee Designs Memorandum paper, and Wild Cherry(MFT), Banana Split(Bazzil), and Fossil(MFT) cardstock. The ribbon I used is Leather Tan Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel, and my brads are from Michael's. I also used the At the Movies(movie reel and camera), Open Scalloped Doily Duo, and Sentiment Strips Die-namics on my card.

Well, that is it for me for now! Have fun on the hop!