Smarty Pants Blog Hop Challenge

It's time for our December Release, and we are SO happy you are here to celebrate it with us!! This month's sets are sure to appeal to the crafter in you, and we have three days worth of peeks for you to enjoy, and be inspired by!! Let's get to it!!

Nerds are all the rage right now, and we at There She Goes are in love with this SUPER nerdy, super cute set from Melyssa, Smarty Pants.  With 23 stamps in this set, you will have SO many fun options for the nerd in your life!

Smarty Pants is a 6x8 set that includes a total of 23 stamps and will sell for $24.00.

Today, I paired the super cute new Smarty Pants set with my MME School Daze paper pad. My cardstock colors are Wild Cherry, Gumdrop Green, Sweet Tooth all from MFT, and Bazzill Banana Split. For my image, I stamped it on X-Press It blending card, and then colored it with my Copics. To cut it out, I used the Oval Stax Die-namics, and then layered it with the Open Scalloped Doily Duo in WIld Cherry. My sentiment was stamped on the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics tails. I used Michael's brads, Wild Cherry grosgrain, and the Small Open Scalloped Border Die-namics. The panel under my main image was cut out with the Fishtail Flags Stax Die-namics. 

Would you like to win the new Smarty Pants 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, December 22nd with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

KKS159-Keep Cozy

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 favorites!

P.S. This is our last challenge for 2012, so you can enter this challenge as many times as you want up until our first challenge of 2013, on January 5th!! Best wishes for a SAFE and Happy Christmas from all of us at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

I'm running super late with my post today, but I had to play along with today's challenge! When I think warm, cozy color combinations, These three colors together definitely inspire warmth in my book! They are Paver Red(MFT), Jawbreaker(Bazzil), and Fossil(MFT), which match the Carta Bella Winter Fun paper pad perfectly. I used the MFT Scalloped Edge Ribbon Die-namics for my borders, and the new Snowflake Doily Die-namics under my image and sentiment. The sentiment I used is from the Winter Trinkets set, and I paired it with the Lexi's Winter Fun set. To embellish my card, I used Paver Red Grosgrain, Michael's brads, hemp cord, and a spiral clip. To finish it off, I used some White Glaze pen to enhance my snowflakes a bit.

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to check out the Kraftin' Kimmie blog to see what my teammates have created for today's challenge, and have a great day!

Holiday Tags

This week's There She Goes challenge was to make something for gift giving, and what better way to personalize a gift than with a handmade gift tag!! We are also celebrating There She Goes Again week this past week, and so I made this to spotlight one of the older sets.

I used the MFT Tradtional Tags Stax Die-namics for my tag bases using Bayou Blue cardstock. I paired it with some yummy MME Winter Wonderland paper. My images are from the Holiday Tags set, and were colored with Copics, then layered with Wild Cherry and Sour Apple cardstock from MFT. My sentiments were cut out using the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics from MFT. To finish, I used Michael's brads, the Icicle Border Die-namics from MFT, some Sweet Tooth grosgrain, and red jute twine(from the Ribbon Carousel). 

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day! Enjoy your weekend!

MFTWSC102-Squeeze!!

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 used the super cute Pure Innocence Bear Hugs set again! I stamped her on X-Press It blending card, and then colored her with my Copics, Her shirt was paper pieced, as well. I layered her with Banana Split(Bazzill), Hot Fudge, and Fossil cardstock. I used the Fishtail Flags Stax Die-namics for my sentiment, alone with some brads from Michael's. Under my image, I used the MME Tangerine line, along with the Simply Scalloped Border Die-namics. To finish, I added some Hot Fudge grosgrain, a spiral clip, and a Hot Fudge button with some hemp cord.

For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, along with the new Looped Border Die-namics.

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 MFTWSC102 for a chance to win this week prize (see above). You have until noon Tuesday, December 18th to play along.

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to check out the MFT blog for a full list of designers participating in today's sketch!

December New Product Tour!

That's right everyone, we have made it through teasers, and now, all the new sets are available in the My Favorite Things Store!!!! Before you go shop, be sure to hop around to all the designers and leave them some love! You never know who has the candy!!

Tonight, I am showing off the new Pure Innocence Bear Hugs set, and she is just ADORABLE!!! She sells for $9, and is available now!

For my first project tonight, I decided to make a gift tag. It would be the perfect addition to any gift bag, and add that perfect touch for your friend or loved one who needs a bear hug :). I used the Traditional Tags Stax Die-namics for my base. I stamped my girl on X-Press It blending card, and then colored her with Copics. My paper is form the MME Lavender line, and I paired it with Blu Raspberry, Sweet Tooth, and Bubblegum card stock. I used the new Looped Border Die-namics for my loop, and the Sentiment Strips Die-namics for my sentiment. My ribbon is Sweet Tooth Grosgrain, and also used hemp cord, a Bubblegum  button, and some Michael's brads. 

My second project is a card using the same MME paper pad, and cardstock colors(Blu Raspberry, Bubblegum, and Sweet Tooth). I colored her with Copics, as well, and paper pieced her dress. I used the new Mini Double Dot Border Die-namics for my border, and one of the Sentimental Flourish Die-namics behind my image. My embellishments are a Blu Raspberry button, hemp cord, Sweet Tooth grosgrain, and some Michael's brads. My sentiment was once again added using the Sentiment Strips Die-namics.

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

Here are the Die-namics I have used:

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by,  hanging out with us for another release, and have fun hopping around to all my teammates blogs! Head on over to the MFT Blog for the official list!

It's Pep Rally Time!

Now that we've teased and tempted you all week long, it's almost time for you to shop for your favorite Brand Spankin' New products from MFT.

But first... it's time for our Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release Pep Rally!

Our Design Team has been busy creating jaw-dropping and inspiring projects for you, and we've saved the best for last.

We've taken an in-depth look at this month's Die-namics, while re-visiting the amazing sets being released tonight at 10 PM EST RIGHT HERE in the MFT Boutique.

And while we are at it, how about we make your life even easier with a "cheat sheet" of all that's new?  Head over to the MFT Blog to print out a shopping list.

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on December 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on December 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• If you'd like to see all the designers' posts for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on December 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Today I decided to use another of the GORGEOUS new Pure Innocence sets being released this month, Warm Wishes. I LOVE her outfit so MUCH, and she reminds me so much of my nieces, I just love her. I stamped her on X-Press It blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. She was then cut out with my Oval Stax Die-namics, and layered with the Oval Decorative Doily Die-namics in Fossil. My other cardstock colors are Sweet Tooth, Wild Cherry, and Jellybean Green. I used those colors of cardstock, minus the Sweet Tooth, to cut out my flower with the Winter Rose Die-namics. It's SUCH a gorgeous flower. Under my main image, I used two different Sentimental Flourish Die-namics on top of a piece of Authentique Festive paper. At the bottom of my paper layer, I used the new Mini Double Dots Border Die-namics. I finished by using the Sentiment Strips Die-namics for my sentiment. To embellish my card, I used Jellybean Green grosgrain, hemp cord, Michael's brads, and a spiral clip.

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

Here are the Die-namics I have used:

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have fun hopping around to all my teammates blogs! Head on over to the MFT Blog for the official list!

Pure Innocence Monday

That's right, it's Monday...and normally Monday is a bad word, but NOT during My Favorite Things Teaser Time! It's PURE INNOCENCE Monday, my favorite teaser day of the month, and today we have three GORGEOUS new Pure Innocence sets for you to love: Warm Wishes, Bear Hugs, and Thanks Snow Much. 

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on December 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on December 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on December 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Today, I decided to use the SUPER cute new Thanks Snow Much set! I love the Snowman additions to the Pure Innocence line, and this one is no exception! He is adorable, and cute, and super easy to work with..what's not to love? I paper pieced his scarf with some AWESOME Carta Bella Merry& Bright paper, and then colored the rest of him with Copics. I used the star stamp from this set as well, and added some sparkle to the stars and the snow. My sentiment was cut out with the First Place Award Die-namics, using both Sweet Tooth and more of the Carta Bella paper. I added some Michael's brads, a spiral clip, Sour Apple Grosgrain, and some stars cut out from the Stacking Stars Die-namics. The cardstock colors I have used are Red Hot, Sour Apple, and Sno Cone. :)

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

Here are the Die-namics I have used:

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have fun hopping around to all my teammates blogs! Head on over to the MFT Blog for the official list!

Kraftin' Kimmie Release Day 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'!!

For my card tonight, I used the super cute Lucas stamp from the Best Fur-iends set. He was stamped on X-Press It blending card, and then colored with my Copics. I paper pieced his shorts to look like jean shorts...fun! I layered my image with Banana Split(Bazzill), Wild Cherry(MFT), and Nightshift Blue(MFT). I used paper from the MME On the Bright Side paper pad, and embellished my card with some Michael's brads, a spiral clip, and Nightshift Blue grosgrain from MFT.

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

Teasers Day Five-It's Tea Time

It's my second favorite day of teasers for My Favorite Things, a la modes day!! I LOVE the a la modes line, and I REALLY love this month's addition to it-You're My Cup of Tea.  

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on December 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on December 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on December 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

For my card tonight, I started by stamping my girl on X-Press It blending card, and then colored parts of her with Copics, and paper pieced the rest with some MME Lavender paper. I paired it all with Fossil, Sweet Tooth, Cotton Candy, and Banana Split(Bazzil) cardstock. For the base of my card, I used the new Bracket Edge Duo Die-namics to cut my pink polka dot layer, and the Mini Double Dot Border Die-namics for my yellow paper.  I added brads from Michael's to the border, and some Kraft grosgrain to the card both around it, and on a spiral clip. The new Sentimental Flourish Die-namics in Fossil was added under the main image, which was cut out with the new Postage Stamp Stax Die-namics.  To finish, I used the Traditional Tags Die-namics and some hemp for my sentiment.

For the inside, I used the Traditional Tags Stax Die-namics again, and another sentiment from this set.

Here are the Die-namics I have used:

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have fun hopping around to all my teammates blogs! Head on over to the MFT Blog for the official list!