KKS172-The Great Outdoors

Well, welcome back for another awesome challenge here at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!! We are LOVING your submissions!!! You're rockin' these challenges!! It's awesome to see so many of you creating with KKS!!! Keep them coming! 

This week our hostess is CHERYL!! And her challenge is called the GREAT OUTDOORS!! So create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp that features the great outdoors or nature in some way!! 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 some Kraftin' Kimmie rubbah!!! 

Since it's a long weekend for most of us, I've started the Frugal Friday Specials a day early AND I've added more than normal! TWELVE of our favourite stamps and NINE stamp sets (including Trinkets, Lulus, sentiments etc.) on special 25-50% OFF but just until Sunday night!

This is also your LAST chance to grab the March Gimme Kimmies Kits featuring the newest stamps at a discount!!!! After the weekend, they are gone! 

Happy kraftin'!!

 For my card today, I used one of the super cute stamps from the new Pretty Little Pixies set. She was stamped on X-Press It blending card, and then colored with my Copics, I used Sour Apple and Blu Raspberry cardstock to layer her, and created a flower with the Rolled Scalloped Edge  Flower Die-namics in Orchid Opulence. My sentiment uses the Rounded Banner Stax Die-namics, and I also used the Royal Leaves Die-namics and Sweet Tooth Grosgrain.

Well, that is it for me for now! Check out the Kraftin' Kimmie blog for more details.

Phyllis Blog Hop Challenge

Our final day of Blog Hop Challenges, and we are introducing our second new artist: Wendy Leach! Wendy has the CUTEST style, and we are ALL in love with her new line of stamps...now, don't forget, the new stamps go on sale on Saturday, March 30th at 11pmEST, so only a little bit of waiting left! For now, let's get to it!

Our second new artist, Wendy Leach, stole my heart the minute I saw her first sock goblin drawing…so. darn. fun. This month’s set, Phyllis, is just TOO cute!!

Phyllis is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 3 stamps and will sell for $9.00.

For my card today, I paired Phyllis with the MME Oliver paper pad. I used Smooth White cardstock from MFT, Not Quite Navy from SU, and Banana Split from Bazzil. My paper panels were cut out using the Hexagon Stax Die-namics from MFT, and I embellished with the Flower Medley Die-namics. To finish, I used Michael's brads, and some Sweet Tooth Grosgrain.

Would you like to win the new Phyllis  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 EasternTime Saturday, March 30^th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

MFTWSC117-Hello

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 new Pretty Poppies set. I stamped my flower with Wild Cherry ink, and the stems and leaves with Jellybean Green ink. I cut it out using my Circle Stax Die-namics, and then layered it with Jellybean Green cardstock cut out with the Open Scalloped Doily Duo Die-namics. My paper is from the Lilybee Designs Double Dutch paper pad. I used the Scalloped Ribbon Die-namics for my white ribbon panel, and I used Michael's brads to embellish it. To finish, I added some Jellybean Green ribbon, and my sentiment cut out with the Sentiment Strips Die-namics. The base of my card is the new Smooth White cardstock.

For the inside, I stamped another sentiment from the Pretty Poppies set using Jellybean Green Ink.

Here are the Die-namics I have used:

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!

Introducing Megan Suarez-Blog Hop Challenge!!

Day Two of this month's blog hop challenges, and we have the first of our two new artists releasing 3 AMAZING new stamp sets!!

This month we are introducing a BRAND new artist to There She Goes, Megan Suarez!! She has started us out with three FABULOUS stamp sets, which we think you are going to love. Her style is a touch on the side of gothic, but so much fun. We can’t wait to see what’s next with this AMAZING designer!!

For my card tonight, I went a touch on the CAS side. I used the Basic Grey  Soliel paper pad, which I paired with Smooth White cardstock from My Favorite Things, and Banana Split from Bazzil. My ribbon is Grapesicle from My Favorite Things.

Penelope & Birdcage is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 4 stamps and will sell for $9.00.

For my second card, I used the SUPER fun new Nutmeg set. She was stamped on X-Press It blending card, and then colored with Copics. I layered her with Natural cardstock from My Favorite Things, and also used Smooth White, Tangy Orange, and Jellybean Green. My ribbon is Kraft from MFT, and I used Michael's brads. For my background, I used the Medium Simply Scalloped Die-namics to cut my paper layers from the MME Indie Chic-Ginger paper pad. The main image was cut out using my Oval Stax Die-namics.

Nutmeg is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 5 stamps and will sell for $9.00.

The other set we are releasing is the Journal Lines set. I didn't use it, but if you are a scrapbooker, or into mixed media, you are going to LOVE it!!

Journal lines is a 3x4 set that includes 1 stamp, and will sell for $9.00.

Would you like to win all three new stamp sets from Megan Suarez(Penelope&Birdcage/Nutmeg/Journal Lines)? 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, March 30^th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

March Creative Challenge- Color Combos

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 are highlighting our favorite color combinations using MFT Ink, cardstock, buttons,ribbon, and felt. 

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 projects tonight, I chose two different sets, but two of my most FAVORITE color combos!! I am in love with Wild Cherry, so it is featured in both combos...and who could blame me, it's so PRETTY! 

For my first card, I paired Smooth White, Wild Cherry with Jellybean Green and Kraft cardstock. I used the new Poppies set, which was stamped using both Wild Cherry and Jellybean Green ink. You can tell by the close up picture that the ink covers so well!

I used Kraft ink to stamp my sentiments, and cut them out using the Blueprint 1 Die-namics. I also used one of the sketches provided along with the Die-namics. 

I embellished with a Wild Cherry button which has some twine through it, Michael's brads,  and Kraft ribbon.

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

My second card features the super cute new Party Time Doodle Garden set. She was colored with Copics, and paper pieced as well. The color combo on this card is my favorite right now-Smooth White,  Wild Cherry, Berrylicious, and Gumdrop Green. I LOVE how bright and cheerful it is!

You can see by the close up photo that I cut out her arms, and present separately to give them some dimension. If you don't do this while paper piecing, it tends to make the arms look funny and lost.

For my sentiment, I again used the Blueprints 1 Die-namics, and some buttons in all of my colors: Wild Cherry, Berrylicious, and Gumdrop Green. My ribbon is Wild Cherry.

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!! Be sure to head on over to the MFT blog for a full list of designers participating in this month's challenge!! Have a great day!

Lucky Duck/ Hooked On Quack Blog Hop Challenge

It's time for our March release, and we are SUPER excited!! Not only do we have all our fabulous new designers, but starting tomorrow we will be FINALLY introducing the new sets from our two FABULOUS new artists. Today, we have a new set from Torico, and one brainstormed by our snarky and hilarious Trendsetters, so let's get to it!!!

If it walks like a duck, and talks like a duck…well, it’s probably a Lucky Duck!! Ok, that was corny, but this SUPER cute set by Torico will make you squee with delight…could it get any cuter? Lots of ducks, and stamps to build the perfect scene, it’s so versatile.

Lucky Duck is a 4x8 set that includes a total of 24 stamps and will sell for $18.00.

While brainstorming the sentiments for Lucky Duck, as always, we took a turn for the dark side…..what else can I say besides this set is duck-ing awesome.

Hooked on Quack is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 7 stamps and will sell for $9.00.

For my card today, I used one of the SUPER cute ducks from the Lucky Duck set, and a saying from the Hooked on Quack set. I colored my Duck with Copics, and drew the grass in with Copics. He was cut out and placed on a circle cut out of X-Press It blending card using the Open Scalloped Doily Duo Die-namics from My Favorite Things. The paper circles were cut out with the MFT Circle Stax Die-namics, and the paper came from the Lilybee Designs Buttercup paper pad. I used Michael's brads, and Sweet Tooth Grosgrain to embellish my card. My sketch is this week's sketch challenge from There She Goes.

Would you like to win the new Lucky Duck /Hooked on Quack stamp sets? 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, March 30^th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Crazy 4 Kraftin' Kimmie

Well, welcome back for another awesome challenge here at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!! We are LOVING your submissions!!! You're rockin' these challenges!! It's awesome to see so many of you creating with KKS!!! Keep them coming! 

This week our hostess is SHERI!! And her challenge is to use your FAVE KK image!! So create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp that is either your favourite...or maybe one you haven't even used yet that you've been dying to play with!! Have some krafty fun and join us this week because we'd LOVE to see your KKS designs. We hope you can play along!!! 

Hey! Have you heard about our Frugal Friday Specials that are on this weekend! SIX of our favourite stamps and stamp sets on special 25-50% OFF but just until Sunday night!

PLUS we've got lots of brand NEW 6x6 PAPER PADS in stock!!! {Canadian shipping will remain the same right now, but US/International customers, please check with us first as there may be extra shipping charges because of the weight.} We've got new Doodlebug, Basic Grey, Fancy Pants, Graphic 45 and Echo Park! And there will be MORE arriving this week!!!

Check out the wonderful creations by our Krafty Girls and Guests featuring this week's challenge!! If you join us and play along, you could WIN a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp!!! 

Happy kraftin'!!

I combined my card today with this week's Crazy 4 Challenges, challenge. I LOVE this set from Kraftin' Kimmie...and I ADORE the Sweet Dreams set, and picking your favorite set would be a crime against my nature, hehe, I decided to play with her today. I colored her with Copics, and paper pieced her cute little jammies with the Hattie paper pad from MME. I used Steel Grey grosgrain from My Favorite Things, along with some Michael's brads for embellishments. My stars were made using the Stacking Stars Die-namics, and I used the Wonky Scalloped Border Die-namics for my border. The Crazy 4 Challenges challenge was to make a card using a triangle, so I cut my paper into a triangle...that counts, right? Stars are made up of triangles? Yes, no...work with me here people!!!

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to check out the Kraftin' Kimmie blog, and the Crazy 4 Challenges blog for more details!!

MFTWSC116-Feeling Sassy

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 new Feeling Sassy Pure Innocence set from My Favorite Things. I stamped her on X-Press It blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. She was then layered with Bubblegum and Steel Grey cardstock. My white is the new Smooth White cardstock from My Favorite Things...it's AMAZING!! I embellished with the Mini Hybrid Heirloom Rose Die-namics, a spiral clip with some Steel Grey grosgrain, and some Michael's brads. I added my sentiment onto my spiral clip with the First Place Award Ribbon 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 2013.

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 MFTWSC116 for a chance to win this week prize (see above). You have until noon Tuesday, March 26th 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!

March Kraftin' Kimmie Release 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 TWO sweet new sets with the kiddos from Cheryl Alger........DOWN ON THE FARM and FAIRY FRIENDS!! We also have a fun new set from Emilie Goulet called PRETTY LITTLE PIXIES! And of course we have an amazing new set of SIX awesome stamps in our SASSY SPRITES collection with a coordinating FABULOUS FRAMES set and they are simply A-mazing! OH and don’t forget the TWO incredible new sets of TRINKETS ...... SPRING TRINKETS and FAIRY TRINKETS!!

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

The Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp shop now carries a selection of 6x6 paper pads!!! We are happy to offer these to our Canadian customers at regular shipping prices but due to the extra weight of the paper, if there are any International/US customers that would also like to take advantage of the paper pads, please email us for a quote on the extra shipping costs involved! We've got lots of new ones in and even a few ON SALE!! 

**Who likes FREE? Well, the FIRST 30 orders of $30 or more before shipping and taxes, will receive a FREE package of 20 yards of assorted TWINE! Just an extra special gift for our extra special customers!!! 

Now let's get hoppin' and shoppin'!!

For my card tonight, I used the SUPER cute new Fairy Friends set again. I stamped her on X-Press it blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. She was layered with PTI Plum Pudding, Bazzil Banana Split, and MFT Fossil cardstock. My paper is from the MME Fiddlesticks paper pad, and I used the MFT Small Double Dot Border Die-namics as my border. I embellished with Sweet Tooth Grosgrain from MFT, and Michael's brads. Her wings are accented with Sakura Glitter pen to make them sparkle.

KKS170-Sassy Sprites

Welcome back to Day FOUR of the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps March previews!!! Now how CUTE were those sets by Cheryl Alger yesterday??? The Krafty Girls cards were SO awesome!! Wanna know the random commenter who is getting a set of those cuties?? Well, ALL the winners of this week will be announced at the LIVE online RELEASE PARTY TONIGHT!!! Go HERE to get all the details!!!

So are you here for a new challenge or are you here to check out some more brand new stamps for MARCH 2013???? Well, not to worry! We've got BOTH!! Not only do we have a new weekly challenge but we also have SIX new AWESOME stamps AND a new coordinating SET!!! 

Today we have a FABULOUS collection called...... SASSY SPRITES!!! If you love fairies and pixies and sprites....this release is just for YOU!! Also we have an incredible coordinating set of FABULOUS FRAMES that can be used on their own or with ANY of your stamps! There are so many ways to use them AND the set comes with TEN phrases and sentiments!! Awesome!! Just wait 'til you see how the Krafty Girls and Guests have featured them!!

Check out all the FUN creations by the Krafty Girls and Guests featuring Ivy, Isadora, Melaina, Naida, Rayne and Tatiana!! It's another incredibly fun release!! You will love it! There are lots of amazing creations on today's hop in combination with this week's challenge!! The lovely ALICE is our hostess this week and her challenge is ANYTHING GOES!! We want EVERYONE to play along and have a chance to win the new ISADORA, as featured on Alice's 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 stampers are each going to WIN a package of today's stamps!! Woohoo!!!

ALL of our MARCH stamps will be available TONIGHT at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!!! We'll be celebrating tonight at our ONLINE RELEASE PARTY!! It's over at our KKS Facebook fan page! Join us for all the fun!! You can find more details here!! 

OH and here's something exciting!!! The FIRST 30 orders of $30 or more after the new stamps are released tonight AT 7:30pm EST will each receive a package of 20 YARDS of assorted coloured TWINE for FREE with their order!!! Just 'cause we loves ya!!

See you tonight! Happy hoppin'!!

For my card today, I used the gorgeous new Rayne set. She was colored with Copics, and then I added a lot of glitter using a glitter pen. She was cut out using the Designer Label 1 Die-namics, and embellished with the Prima Donna Petals Flower Die-namics, the Fancy Flourish Medium Die-namics, and the Dainty Lace Border Die-namics. 

Here is a picture of the sparkle, just so you can see how super sparkly this is!!