RCC72 Harvest of Love

Hey everyone!! It's time for another Ribbon Carousel challenge, which I have paired with this week's Tuesday Morning Sketch challenge!! There She Goes is sponsoring their sketch this week, and I am hostessing the Ribbon Carousel challenge, so let's get to it!!

This week I am challenging you all  to use some buttons and twine on your projects!  Use whatever you'd like.......baker's twine, jute, or hemp cord and a buttton (or more) of your choice! 

For my card today, I used the Pumpkins on the Vine set from There She Goes, paired with a sentiment from Bountiful Blessings. I used Walnut Vintage Seam Binding  and Natural Jute Twine both from the Ribbon Carousel. My image was cut out with the Oval Stax Die-namics, and the Open Scalloped Doily Duo Die-namics was cut out of Hot Fudge cardstock for it's layer. My paper is from the Lilybee Designs Autumn Spice paper pad, and I paired it with Bravo Burgundy(SU), Orange Fizz(MFT), and Hot Fudge cardstock. The buttons I used are from Buttons Galore(Latte) and MFT(Hot Fudge and Orange Fizz). To finish, I used a spiral clip from Creative Express, and Michael's brads.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out the Ribbon Carousel blog to see all my AMAZING teammates cards, and also visit the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog to see what they have cooked up!!

TSG174 Swing BIG!!

This week's challenge at There She Goes is a sketch challenge based on a card I created recently. I LOVE making sketches, almost as much as I love playing with them!! 

I used the new Swing Big set for my card, which I paired with some We R Memory Keepers Vintage T paper. The cardstock I used is Ballet Blue(SU), Orange Fizz(MFT), and Wild Wasabi(SU). My ribbon is White Twill ribbon from The Ribbon Carousel, and I also used brads from Michael's. To create my paper panels, I used the MFT Rounded Banner Stax Die-namics, and the Fishtail Flags Stax Die-namics. 

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

Kraftin' Kimmie and Crazy 4 Challenges!

It's challenge time again with Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps. And we've got another FUN one for ya!! So please play along, we can't wait to see your creations!!! Share them here, share them on our Facebook fan page and share them in your online galleries, like SCS!! 

This week our hostess is KIM O!! And she wants us to use FALL COLORS!! Well, I guess it is officially fall now, so let's get into the spirit!! Don't you love the cooler temperatures, going for walks in woolly sweaters and watching the leaves turn?? SO much fun! 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 my card tonight I combined this week's Kraftin' Kimmie challenge-to use fall colors, with this week's Crazy 4 Challenges challenge- to make a thankful card. I stamped my Izzy Ice Cream image on X-Press It blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. She was then layered with Really Rust(SU), Jellybean Green(MFT), and Soft Suede(SU) card stock. I used some old SU Apple Cider DP, and even though I covered it up, there is a scalloped layer at the bottom of the paper using Soft Suede and the Simply Scalloped Medium Die-namics from MFT. My ribbon is some YUMMY Brown Sheer Ruffled Edge ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel.

**Have you heard about KRAFTY DAY with Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps?? You can find out all the details about our annual krafty good time, with make and takes, food, fun, door prizes...and even Annie Rodrigue herself....right HERE!!! Hope you can join us on October 20th in London, Ontario! Spots are limited and tickets are already selling fast!!**

Don't forget about this weekend's FRUGAL FRIDAY SPECIALS at 30-50% OFF !! We've got SIX of our awesome stamps on SALE for you this weekend! So head on over and check it out!! Also our NEW Holiday Release is NOW available with lots of fantastic images from all of our artists! And the September Gimme Kimmies Kits are up as well, but only for a limited time!

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

ISSC34 Happy Birthday!

Hey everyone, and happy Friday!!!! It is time for another I Spy sketch challenge, and it is ALSO time for the Trendsetters at There She Goes to post NEW cards using this month's There She Goes Again sets!! 

I'm so excited about the fantastic lady we are highlighting today.  None other than my FABULOUS MFT teammate,  Joanne Basile (basilefamily @ SCS)!! Joanne is SO talented, and one of the SWEETEST people I know!!  This week we are featuring this card.

For my card tonight, I used the Make A Wish set from There She Goes. I stamped it on X-Press It Blending  card, and then colored both pieces with my Copics. I cut out the cake separately, and then added it on TOP of the pedestal to make it "sit" on it. I was inspired by an old Cosmo Cricket paper pad for my colors, and then couldn't make it work, so I ended up using the MME Meadowlark paper pad. I used the MFT Little Open Scalloped Border Die-namics for my border, and cut it out of Grape Jelly cardstock. My other cardstock colors are Tempting Turquoise(SU), Sweet Tooth, and Black Licorice from MFT. To finish, I used some Grape Jelly grosgrain from MFT, oval punches from SU, and brads from Michael's.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out my fellow I Spy teammates cards for this sketch, and ALSO check out the There She Goes blog for a look at THEIR cards using this month's TSGA sets.

MFTWSC90- Best Witches

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 tonight, I used the super cute  Pure Innocence Little Witch. I stamped her on X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored her with my Copics. She was then layered with Black Licorice Cardstock. I used some cute American Crafts Halloween paper for my background panels. The one with the spiders was cut out with my Open Scalloped Doily Duo Die-namics. I used Grape Jelly Grosgrain, Orange Fizz buttons, and Charcoal Twine as embellishments, along with Michael's brads and a spiral clip. My cardstock colors are Black Licorice, Grape Jelly, Orange Fizz and Sweet Tooth.

For the inside, I used more of the American Crafts paper, along with another sentiment from this set. The strips of paper were cut out with the First Place Award 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 MFTWSC90 for a chance to win this week prize (see above). You have until noon Tuesday, September 25th 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!

September Creative Challenge-No Patterned Paper

Hey everyone and welcome to this month's My Favorite Things Creative Challenge!!! This month's challenge was SUPER fun!! If you aren't familiar with the challenge, here is a little background:

The MFT Design Team Creative Challenge is a monthly feature, where we are challenged to explore our creative side using a specific theme, product, or technique. This month, we were challenged to create a card or project with no patterned paper.  Be sure to check out the MFT Blog for a list of all participating designers who have a project to share with you today. 

For my first card, I used the Distressed Diamonds set to create my background pieces. They were stamped with Cantaloupe, Pear Tart, and Summer Sky ink from Memento on Sweet Tooth cardstock. I used the Fishtail Banner Die-namics to cut them out. The base of my card is Fossil cardstock. My embellishments are Hemp Cord and Michael's brads.

Here is a detail shot of my sentiment panel. I used the Open Scalloped Doily Duo Die-namics in Sno Cone cardstock, the High-rise Lowercase Alphabet Die-namics in Sour Apple, and the Layered Rose Die-namics in Banana Split.

And I just can't get enough of the Large Fancy Flourish Die-namics...it's so gorgeous!!

For the inside, I used the Clearly Sentimental about Family stamp set, along with a piece of the Large Fancy Flourish Die-namics. My sentiment was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black and Cantaloupe. 

For my second card, I used the Pure Innocence Superboy set. He was colored with Copics, and then layered with Whirlypop(Bazzill), Lemon Drop, and Wild Cherry cardstock. I used the Stacking Stars Die-namics to embellish, along with Michael's brads, Wild Cherry Grosgrain, and some Lemon Drop Twine. For my background, I used a stamp from the Lollipop Treat set with Ladybug and Dandelion ink from Memento.  For my scallops, I used the Simply Scallloped Medium Die-namics.

I personalized the SUPER symbol using the Mini Banner Day Alphabet. I used a J for Jonah. Jonah is my cousin Casie's son(story to follow, maybe).

I decided to personalize it a little bit more by spelling out Jonah with the Mini Banner Day Alphabet.

For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, and a sentiment from the Pure Innocence EMT Girl set.

Here are the Die-namics I have used:

Well, that is it for me for now!! Head to Kim's Blog for a full list of Designers playing along today, and have a great day!! 

Joy to the World...It's Release Day!!

Well welcome back!! It’s Krafty RELEASE Day at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!! And we’re celebrating with a KRAFTY HOP!! We're deckin' our halls and jinglin' our bells with the NEW Holiday Stamps for you 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 for the holidays with her little sister....it's HOLIDAY LULU AND LIBBY!! We also have an adorable set of SIX images from Emilie Goulet called SANTA AND HIS ELVES! And of course we have an amazing new set of SIX super sweet HOLIDAY GIRLS from Annie Rodrigue that are simply precious! OH and don’t forget the exclusive line of sentiment stamps that will coordinate with ALL your images.... called HOLIDAY TRINKETS by the lovely Nicole Aspinall!!! 

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

Now here we go............let's get hoppin'!!

For my card tonight, I used the Lulu and Libby image from the new Holiday Lulu and Libby set. It's no secret, I LOVE these girls!! I used the Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather paper pad, and paired it with Wild Cherry, Gumdrop Green, Grapesicle, and Sweet Tooth card stock from MFT. My border is the Small Open Scalloped Border Die-namcis, and I used the Sentiment Strips Die-namics for my sentiment. To embellish, I used the MFT Ornaments Die-namics paired with the new Hemp Cord, a brad from Michael's, and the Snowflake Die-namics. My ribbon is Wild Cherry Grosgrain, also from MFT.

Here is a close up of my girls. I went over their halos with a silver gel pen, and their wings are SUPER sparkly thanks to my Sakura Glitter pen.

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have fun on the hop!!

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge, and More Peeks!

Hey everyone, happy Saturday! So are you here for a new challenge or are you here to check out the brand new ANNIE stamps for SEPTEMBER???? 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!!! 

Now if you are an Annie FAN, you know that she's been doing some illustration work for a children's book!! And she's tried out a new style lately! Well, we LOVED the new style SO much, that she's done her new HOLIDAY GIRLS stamps in that sweet style!!! We KNOW you'll LOVE them as much as we do!! Just wait 'til you see all the incredible creations by the Krafty Girls and Guests featuring Gemma, Grace, Joy, Madeline, Nettie and Penelope!! 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 SHERI 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 GRACE, 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 a package of today's stamps!! Woohoo!!!

ALL of our SEPTEMBER 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!!

For my card today, I used the new Grace stamp set, which is also this week's Sketch Challenge prize! She was colored with Copics on X-Press It blending card, and then layered with Wild Cherry, Gumdrop Green, and Fossil cardstock from MFT. My paper is from an older MME Holiday pad, and I used it on the background and on my sentiment panel. I used SU punches to create the sentiment panel, and then embellished my card with Michael's brads, Leather Tan seam binding from the Ribbon Carousel, and some fancy flourishes from the MFT Fancy Flourish Die-namics.

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have fun hopping!!

Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks-Day Three!!

Welcome back!! We hope you enjoyed all the sweet as pie cards we shared yesterday featuring the new HOLIDAY LULU & LIBBY set! Totally adorable, wouldn't you say?? 

Today at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps we are sharing SIX new individual stamps by the totally talented Emilie Goulet!!! Get ready to meet SANTA AND HIS ELVES!! We've got the most awesome elves in some sticky situations, the big man himself *may* have gotten himself in some trouble....there's a reindeer and a cuddly little kitten!! Just wait 'til you see them all!!

Below you will find a list of all the Krafty Girls who are sharing PEEKS with you today so grab a cup of coffee and check them out! And as you're hoppin' around, be sure to leave a comment at each stop because two winners will each win a package of some of these fun stamps!!

All our new SEPTEMBER 2012 stamps will be available on Sunday (late Saturday night) 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!!! 

Now get ready for some super fun holiday creations!!!

I had the hardest time deciding which images of Emilie's to play with this month...they are TOO cute!! Wait til you see them all!! I stamped my elf on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored her with Copics. I cut her out, and placed her on a Sweet Tooth and Hot Fudge oval panel made with the Oval Stax and Oval Open Scalloped Doily Die-namics from MFT. I created my fishtail banners with some old SU DP and the Fishtail Banner Die-namics from MFT. My ribbon is Walnut Vintage Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel, and I also used Michael's brads, Wild Cherry ad Jellybean Green cardstock from MFT, and the Oval punches from SU.  My sketch is this week's ISpy sketch challenge!

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the hop!!

Holiday Lulu and Libby-'Tis The Season

Welcome back to our SEPTEMBER Krafty Peeks!!! Today we are excited to share the THREE new images and SIX matching sentiments included in our new Lulu set by artist Cheryl Alger!!! This ADORABLE new set is called HOLIDAY LULU AND LIBBY and the whole set is too freakin' CA-UTE!

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 one lucky stamper is going to WIN the new HOLIDAY LULU AND LIBBY set!!!!!

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

For my card tonight, I decided to use the Lulu image holding presents. She was colored with Copics, and paired with some DCWV paper, and Gumdrop, Pink Lemonade, Wild Cherry, and Sweet Tooth cardstock from MFT. I used the Sentiment Strips Die-namics for my sentiment, Gumdrop Green grosgrain, and Michael's brads.

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the hop!!