Let the Cat's Pajamas Peeks Begin...So Drop In!!

Hey there stampers, fans, family, and friends, and welcome to the new release from The Cat's Pajamas!! Today starts our week of fun, and trust me, we are going to have some FUN!! This release is FULL of adorable sets, and SUPER fun CutUps and Cutables that I think you are going to love, so let's get to it!!

Today's set is called Drop In, and I LOVE it!! This big balloon, and my favorite Bunny...you can't even begin to imagine the awwwww that I felt when I saw it, lol!  I paired it with some Echo Park paper, and used the new Stitched Clouds CutUps too. My cardstock is Nightshift Blue, Lemon Drop, and Gumdrop Green from MFT. For my embellishments, besides poking a ton of holes, I used some Gumdrop Green grosgrain, brads, and spiral clips. 

Here are the new products that I have used:

Here are some details you need to know:

1. All the new stamps and dies will be released on Tuesday,  May 26th.

2. Save the date for the Pajama Party on Monday, May 25th from 8-10pm EDT on our Facebook Page.

3.The Stitched Clouds CutUps is the FREE die set given away starting on May 26 for any order over $65.

4. We are giving away something special each day of Sneaky Peek Week. You could win this set just by leaving a comment. We will announce the winners daily on our Facebook Page. Just look for this graphic.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to check out the Cat's Pajamas blog so you can see the list of other girls in the Cat Pack that are participating today!!

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!!

Kraftin' Kimmie May Hop

You've hopped along with us all week, and now it's finally time for our MAY RELEASE Day at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!!  And we’re celebrating with a KRAFTY HOP!! We have done our very best to try and feature a little bit of all the new sets on today's hop, so be sure to hop around and take a look for some inspiration....that way you know what to do with the sets we KNOW you are going to buy!

  

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of amazing creations featuring  new stamp sets from all of our artists for our May release!  We know these new stamps will inspire you to make your own fabulous creations! First off, we have a fabulous new spring set from artist, Annie Rodrigue called CHASE YOUR DREAMS!  Plus a new set of mini stamps featuring some of her earliest images which are no longer available called ITTY BITTY FRIENDS!  Also we have an awesome new masculine set from artist Emilie Goulet called WILD & CRAZY GUYS!  Plus the perfect set for wedding season from Cheryl Grant called HAPPILY EVER AFTER!

For my post today, I used the Itty Bitty Friends set again!!! This time I used it to create a couple of cute 3x3 notecards. These are perfect for throwing in a small gift, a lunch, adding to a gift basket or bag, flower arrangement, or even adding to a present in lieu of a tag. I've used the MME Here is Happy paper pad again, because the colors and patterns are just TOO yummy, and paired it with some fun buttons I found in my stash. The rest is all typical me....but do you see those shiny bits....yep, those are none other than Kraftin' Kimmie Sparkles!!

  

 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 gift card to the shop!!

 When you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’Kimmie shop, because ALL the new rubber stamp sets are NOW available!!  And don't forget...if you NEED it all, we have a Gimme Kimmies Kit which features ALL the new May stamps at a discount!!  But only for a limited time! 

We've also got MORE new goodies in the shop including new paper pads  plus MORE new Kimmie's Sparkles!!  and a totally new section of fun embellishments called BEAUTIFUL BUTTONS!! 

Now let's celebrate with our NEW RELEASE 

and get hoppin' and shoppin'!!

Kraftin' Kimmie May Peeks-Day 5

Hey everyone!!  Welcome back to day FIVE of our MAY Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks!!!  All of our brand new rubber stamp sets will be released TONIGHT!  Are you excited? 

 Wedding season is coming up and today's set is perfect for everyone's stash!!  We are SO thrilled to share this sweet set by Cheryl Grant!   It is called HAPPILY EVER AFTER!!  This adorable set includes THREE main images plus SIX coordinating sentiments!! 

For my card today, I used the super cute ring bearer image from this adorable new set. He was paired with some paper from the MME Chalkboard Memories paper pad, and MFT cardstock in Wild Cherry and Steel Grey. I added some Michael's brads, spiral clips, and May Arts red twine to embellish him.

This week our challenge hostess is BECKY !  And her challenge is ANYTHING GOES (as it always is during release week)!!   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??

 I hope you can join us for all the fun and excitement and prizes  TONIGHT beginning at 6pm EST!!  Hope you can come hang out with the me and Krafty Girls at our LIVE ONLINE RELEASE PARTY! 

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 voucher!!!  You could WIN some Krafty $$$ to spend at the shop!!!!

Happy hoppin'!

Kraftin' Kimmie May Peeks-Day Four!!

We are back again with a very special stamp set for Day FOUR of the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps   MAY 2015 previews!!! 

Today the Krafty Girls and guests are thrilled to share with you....ITTY BITTY FRIENDS!!  I've designed a fun new stamp set featuring some of our original images by artist, Annie Rodrigue!  It includes SEVEN images that are about 1.5 inches tall each plus some tiny sentiments AND some handcrafted by sentiments to add to the backs of your krafty kreations!!  The exciting thing about this set is that five of the seven images are no longer available at the larger size and are retired but now you can get them again in this fun mini size!!

When I first saw this new set, I squeeeeeeed with delight..handmade sentiments AND all of my favorite Annie's in a tiny version??? Sign me up!!! This set is PERFECT for all your tag making, note-card making, gift set making, whatever your heart desires making projects!!  I used my Itty Bitty to make a gift tag to add to a handmade creation, one I haven't started, but I already have on the books....I KNOW the lucky recipient will like this tag just as much as the gift, which to me is a BONUS!!

You'll find so many amazing creations on today's hop featuring all the new images and sentiments from this adorable new set!  We know you are just going to fall in love with ITTY BITTY FRIENDS and you'll be inspired as you check them out today!!  

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!!  

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

Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks-Day Three!!

Hey everyone!!  Welcome back to day THREE of our MAY Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks!!!  Have you been enjoying the peeks so far??  All of our brand new rubber stamp sets will be released on Saturday night!

 One of the biggest requests I get for stamps is sets for guys!!  Well, today we are SO thrilled to share this fabulous set of male images by artist Emilie Goulet!  This new rubber stamp set is perfect for all the men in your life and will work for Father's Day, birthdays and lots more!!!  It is called WILD AND CRAZY GUYS!! This fun set includes THREE main images plus NINE perfectly coordinating sentiments!! I think we....nailed it!

This guy, well, his hair is certainly wild and crazy, amirite??? lol!  This set is so much fun, and JUST in time for Father's Day!!  

 I hope you can join us for all the fun and excitement and prizes  SATURDAY beginning at 6pm EST!!  Hope you can come hang out with the me and Krafty Girls at our LIVE ONLINE RELEASE PARTY!

All the Krafty Girls and Guests listed below have lots of super FUN designs to show you featuring these awesome new stamps from Emilie!  And while you're hopping around, be sure to leave a comment 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!}

Happy hoppin'!

Kraftin' Kimmie May Peeks Day Two

Hey everyone!!  Welcome back to day TWO of our  May Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks!!!  Have you been enjoying the peeks so far??  We've got more beauties for you today! 

 Now, no one likes to have to make a sympathy card but as cardmakers, it something we all must do.  And having some beautiful designs in our stash to let people know that we are thinking of them during those difficult times is so important.  That's what today's preview is all about.  We are so happy to share the newest set of elegant sentiments by artist BECKY PEARCE and it is called SINCERE SYMPATHY!!  This set includes EIGHT lovely sentiments and you'll see them all as you hop around the blogs today!

Oh, if I could explain to you how much I love this set in words, well....I can't, so I won't even try. It's perfect. It says all the right things, when words just aren't enough. Times get tough, and people need support even if they don't want it, or think that they do....even me, sadly to say....but be brave, I am there for you. That is the perfect sentiment for that person in your life that is fighting a battle and just needs a little extra encouragement. 

 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 Saturday night beginning at 6pm EST!!  Hope you can come hang out with the me and Krafty Girls!

All the Krafty Girls and Guests listed below have lots of beautiful designs to show you featuring these gorgeous new stamps from Becky!  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 on Saturday!}

Happy hoppin'! 

Kraftin' Kimmie Peek Day One

***please be sure to check out my post for the Cat's Pajamas Tuesday Challenge HERE ***

Hey Stampers, and welcome to the first day of the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps  MAY 2015 previews!!! 

Today the Krafty Girls and guests are thrilled to share with you....CHASE YOUR DREAMS!!  It's a fabulous new set by artist, Annie Rodrigue!  You'll find so many amazing creations on today's hop featuring both new images and sentiments from this sweet springy set!  We know you are just going to LOVE this beautiful set and you'll be inspired as you check them out today!!  Each set comes with the two fabulous image stamps, plus FOUR coordinating sentiments!!

For my card today, I paired my image with some MME paper and coordinating cardstock and embellishments. I used the MFT Sunshine and Cloud Trio Die-namics to embellish my card as well, along with some buttons from MFT, brads from Michael's, and grosgrain from MFT. The sentiment Just Breathe...I gotta say, that's something I have to remind myself of every single day...in fact, it is one of the few tattoos I have planned for the near future. 

 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!!  

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

TCP290-Sketch-You Did It!

Hey stampers!! I’s time for another TCP Tuesday challenge. This week we have sketch challenge for you to play along with, so I can't wait to see what you do with it!! 

For my card today, I used the super cute Jump For Joy set. It was paired with the sketch, and some yummy MME paper. I decided to go with a more masculine theme, so I kept this one pretty simple and tried not to over embellish it...which was hard for me. lol

I used a couple of spiral clips and brads, and added some Berrylicious ribbon from MFT to the top of my tag. My cardstock is Nightshift Blue, Berrylicious, and Steel Grey from MFT, Banana Split from Bazzill, and White from Michaels.

Here are the products I have used:

Now, if you want to play along,  here are the details you need to know:

1. Every other Tuesday a new challenge will be posted here on this blog as well as on our Facebook page.
2. If you want to play along you just upload your design using the InLinkz on the TCP blog. If you want to display your pretties on Splitcoaststampers use keyword TCPTUES290. Only the entries uploaded to the Inlinkz button will be considered for Swanky Stamper at the end of the month.
3. You must have your project posted by the Monday, 12 midnight EDT before the next challenge to be eligible to win the Cat Cash.
4. Cards and projects are not required the use of a Cat’s Pajamas Stamp or CutUps die.
5. On the following TCP Tuesday, the winner will be chosen at random from the previous challenge and will receive a Cat Cash Voucher for $10 or $15 if a TCP product is used.
6. At the end of the month, The Swanky Stamper will be selected from all the weekly entries. The Swanky Stamper will receive some of the stamps from our next release and get to play along with us at our Pajamas Party and Blog Hop. AND… They’ll even get a special spot in the Gallery highlighting the project that won them the gig and a snazzy badge to display on their blog. The Swanky Stamper will be announced the First Monday of the month on our Facebook page and this Blog.
7. The Swanky Stamper will be announced the First Monday of the month on our Facebook page and this Blog

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

Pretty In Pink Saturday Challenge

Hi Stampers, it's time for this week's Saturday challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!
We always enjoy your creations so be sure to submit them so you can WIN a $10 gift card to the Shop!! This week's challenge is called "Pretty in Pink" so, make it pink, and make it pretty, and have fun!!

For my card today, I used one of Becky's gorgeous sentiment sets, Words of Inspiration. I used an MME paper pad, and paired it with the MFT Fishtail Stax Die-namics as well as one of their Doily Die-namics. My buttons are from Michael's, and I used a spiral clip and a gorgeous charm one of my Krafty sisters sent to me. Finishing off my card, I added some brads and lace.

Have you joined the Kraftin Kimmie's Krafty Friends fb group??  It's the best place to keep up with all of the goings on as well as sharing YOUR creations and getting inspired by other Krafty Friends' creations!!!

Will YOU be joining us for Kimmie's Spring Selfie Krop??  It's ok if you can't be there in person, we're also partying online!!!  Head over to the event page, and join in the fun!  There will lots of challenges, chatting and giveaways!!!

You may have noticed that the Frugal Friday post wasn't posted yesterday, that's cause Miss Kimmie has decided to give yall a 20% off coupon for your WHOLE ENTIRE order!!!!!!!!!!!  The code is SELFIE and it's good for Saturday only so get 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!!!  You will have until May 15th at 11:55 pm EST to get your entries in!

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

Saturday Challenge-Baby Shower

Hi everyone! Welcome to another challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps! 
This week's challenge theme is Baby Shower. 
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!! 

For my card this week, I used the super sweet A Mother's Love set. I paired it with a Simple Stories paper pad, and several matching embellishments. I used both "boy" and "girl" colors, so this card could be used for either, I think...but I make my own rules, how about you?

Have you joined the Kraftin Kimmie's Krafty Friends fb group??  It's the best place to keep up with all of the goings on as well as sharing YOUR creations and getting inspired by other Krafty Friends' creations!!!

So, have ya shopped the BIG sale yet????  Kimmie's just posted a HUGE, fabby sale on the store site!!  Do you INSTAGRAM??  Be sure to follow @kraftinkimmie for even more chances to win goodies (shhhhh, but I think she's just posted a NEW giveaway, *wink, wink*)

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!!!  You will have until May 8th at 11:55 pm EST to get your entries in!

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

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you playing along...have a great day!