MFTWSC126-A Wish For You

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 Make a Wish Pure Innocence set. I LOVE this line of stamps, and it makes me so nostalgic for my youth..lol. When I see dandelions now, I think of weeds and if you blow on them, you are JUST going to get MORE....but back then, I truly loved making wishes and hoping they would come true!

I won't bother you with much detail, but I have the inlinkz below directing you to all the FABULOUS products I have used on this creation, mostly from MFT. I am currently in love with summer, and the idea of summer, and everything summer-esque, so I used the MME Summer Splash paper pad. Super cute, right?

For my inside, I added some more stars, and the star border, and another sentiment from this set. One of the great things about clear stamps...you can make them bend a little if you wanna!!

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to check out the MFT Blog for all the details. :)

KKS180 Beach Bum

Well, welcome back for another supah fun challenge here at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!! We've got another fantastically FUN challenge for you this week! Come along and play with us! 

This week our hostess is MELANIE!! And her challenge is FUN IN THE SUN!! So create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp that features the beach, the sun, outdoor scenes of some kind!! 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!!!

Don't forget to check out this week's FRUGAL FRIDAY SPECIALS with several of our fave stamps and stamp sets on 30-50% OFF, but just for the weekend!!

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'!!

For my card today, I used the SUPER cute set from Kraftin' Kimmie-Totally Tubular. I colored Lucas with my Copics, and paper pieced his tube with some MME Summer Splash paper. He was layered with Banana Split(bazzill), Red Hot, and Nightshift Blue(MFT). I used Michael's brads, Sweet Tooth Grosgrain, and the MFT Sunshine Die-namics for my sun. 

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to check out the Kraftin' Kimmie blog to see which of my teammates are participating today!

You Are Loved Blog Hop Challenge

Here we are on our final day of peeks! We hope you have enjoyed hopping along, and you still have time to hop!! 

It has been awhile since we released a flower set from Torico, so this month, we have a GORGEOUS one from her! I can only imagine the elegant cards you all will make with this gorgeous set.

You Are Loved is a 4x4 set that includes a total of 5 stamps and will sell for $12.00.

I went really simple with this card, mostly because I have insomnia and have slept less than 10 hours in four days, and also because the main image is SO gorgeous! I colored it with Copics, and layered it with Banana Split(Bazzil) and Grapesicle cardstock(MFT). I used some MME Oliver paper, and Grapesicle grosgrain, and that was all. 

Would you like to win the new You Are Loved 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, May 25th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Happy Birthday Bestie!!

Today is one of my most favorite people's birthday, and we are celebrating her birthday with a little blog hop!! 

If you don't already know her, and you haven't been hopping, it's Jessica Knutsen's, owner of There She Goes Clear Stamps, birthday. Her birthday always falls during release week, but we didn't want her to think we forgot her, so we interrupt this regularly scheduled program to say Happy Birthday to one of my bestest friends! I love you so much, and can't imagine what my world would be like without you in it!

MWAHHHH!

I made this card for Jessica using the SUPER cute new Amalia Ballerina. I wanted to use her during the peeks, but decided today was the PERFECT day to show her off! I paired her with the Sentimental Birthday's set, some MME Oliver paper, and Nightshift Blue, Smooth White, Berrylicious, and Banana Split cardstock. I finished it up by embellishing her with some Nightshift Blue grosgrain, a Nightshift Blue, Berrylicious, and Sweet Tooth button with hemp through them, and some Michael's brads.

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to head to Jessica's blog and say hi and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Gloria Blog Hop Challenge

Here we are on day three of this month's peeks, and we hope you are having fun hoping along with us! Be sure to leave comments, especially if you want to win a prize!! :)

Wendy Leach’s newest addition to her Sock Goblin line, Gloria…well, she is sure to find her way into your heart, and make you love her just like you love Phyllis and Larry!

Gloria is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 3 stamps and will sell for $9.00. This set will be available for purchase on Saturday, May 25^th at 11pmEST.

For my card today, I paired the SUPER cute new Gloria set, part of our Sock Goblin line, with some older MME Mabel paper. I used a Smooth White cardstock base, then layered my MME paper with Orange Fizz and more Smooth White from My Favorite Things. I used the Sentiment Strips Die-namics for my sentiment, which I embellished with an Orange Fizz button and Hemp Cord. The ribbon on my card is Sweet Tooth grosgrain, and I used some Michael's brads to embellish. Gloria was colored on X-Press it blending card, then cute her out with my Circle Stax Die-namics. For her layer, I used the Open Scalloped Doily Die-namics in Orange Fizz.

 

Would you like to win the new Gloria 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, May 25^th  with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

MFTWSC125-Strut Your Stuff

***if you are here for my There She Goes post, go here. Thanks!! :)***

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 fun new Right on Target stamp set. I stamped my sentiment on Smooth White cardstock with Factory Green ink. I cut my paper out with the Fishtail Flags Stax Die-namics. For my card base, I used Smooth White, Berrylicious, Factory Green cardstocks, and MME patterned paper. To embellish my card, I used a Sweet Tooth button, some hemp cord, and Michael's brads. The feathers were cut out with the new Feathers and Arrows Die-namics.

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

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to check out the MFT Blog for all the details. :)

Amalia/Poppy Blog Hop Challenge

Here we are, on the second night of peeks for this month's release, and we have two new sets for you from Megan Suarez.

This month we have two new sets from Megan Suarez: Amalia Ballerina and Poppy. I just LOVE Megan’s style, and we hope you do too! Amalia is the sweetest dancer, and Poppy is the newest of our Spice Girls.

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

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

Both sets will be available on Saturday, May 25^th at 11pmEST.

For my project today, I made a card using the new Poppy set. She was stamped on X-Press It blending card, and then colored with my Copics. I used Bazzill Taffy, MFT Sweet Tooth, and MFT Tangy Orange cardstock to design my card. My paper is from an MME Tangerine paper pad, and I  embellished with Kraft grosgrain, Michael's brads, and a spiral clip.

Would you like to win both the new sets from Megan Suarez? 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, May 25th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Aquaholic Blog Hop Challenge

Here we are at day one of this month's There She Goes sneak peeks. Today is our first day of peeks, of which we will have four. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the hop!

Melyssa is back from a short break with a new set for us, and we were so excited about it, we had to show it off day one of our peeks!! She is getting us ready for summer with her signature style, and I’m just not sure if it can get ANY cuter than this!! With three adorable character images, and lots of accessories and sentiments, she will have you using this set for everything from party decorations to greeting cards!

Aquaholic is a 6x8 set that includes a total of 26 stamps and will sell for $24.00. This set will be available for purchase at 11pmEST on Saturday, May 25^th.

For my card, I used the SUPER cute Aquaholic set paired with Echo Park Dots and Stripes paper. I used Smooth White and Orange Fizz cardstock from MFT, and some Aqua Mist from PTI.

Would you like to win the new Aquaholic 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, May 25th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

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This week our challenge at There She Goes is brought to you by me!  It was inspired by a card from our illustrator, Melyssa Connolly! I am challenging you to make a card or project using the provided sketch!

To be eligible for the giveaway, create a NEW card or project using this sketch, and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until 11pm EST on Sunday, May 26th. The winner will be announced on the following Monday (May 27th). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the lookout to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG208 so we can check out your beautiful work!

For my card today, I am giving you a super sneak peek of the TOTALLY adorable new set coming from There She Goes this week, Aquaholic. It will be peeked tomorrow morning at 8am, so be sure to check that out!! I paired my image, colored on X-Press It blending card with Copics, with Orange Fizz, Berrylicious, Bubblegum, and Smooth White cardstock. I used paper from the MME My Girl paper pad, a spiral clip, some Michael's brads, and Sweet Tooth Grosgrain. The pink plaid panel was cut out using the MFT Vertical Greetings Die-namics.

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

It's a Kraftin' Kimmie 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 summertime sets from Nicole.......GOOD VIBRATIONS and SUMMER LOVIN’!! We’ve got two sweet new sets from Cheryl……SHELL ME A STORY and TOTALLY TUBULAR!! And of course we have an amazing new set of SIX awesome stamps in our BEACHY GIRLS collection and they are simply A-mazing!! 

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

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 let's celebrate summer with our NEW RELEASE and get hoppin' and shoppin'!!

For my card tonight, I used the GORGEOUS new River stamp set. I love her little booty..I can't lie, LOL! I colored her with copics, but paper pieced her boots to make them awesome, right?  I used Baja Breeze(SU), Nightshift Blue(MFT), and Steel Grey(MFT). My paper is from the MME Hattie paper pad. I embellished with Sweet Tooth Grosgrain, some Michael's brads, and a spiral clip. To finish, made some clouds with the MFT Cloud Trio Die-namics, and a circle cut out with the MFT Circle Stax Die-namics.

Well, that is it for me...have fun hopping!!

KKS179-The Peeks Continue!!!

Welcome back to Day FOUR of the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps May previews!!! We are back with three more of our sassy BEACHY GIRLS for you today! Just wait 'til ya see!

We've also got a new challenge for you today! Lots of fun stuff happenin' at the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge blog!!

Today we have the last three stamps from our BEACHY GIRLS collection to show you! Just wait 'til you see how the Krafty Girls have used them!! We've got MARGARITA, RIVER and SUNNIE to share! It's another incredibly fun release!! You will love it! 

This will also be the last set of stamps from Annie for a little while as she's taking a bit of a hiatus from stamp art at the moment. And as she's taking some time off, we are THRILLED to finally be able to share a BIG SECRET with you!!! Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is super excited to tell you that we will be introducing TWO new artists to the KKS family next month!!! We're not going to tell you who they are just yet.....but you may recognize their style.... and their names!!! Teehee!!! 

There are lots of amazing creations on today's hop in combination with this week's challenge!! The lovely KAREN 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 SUNNIE stamp, as featured on Karen'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 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 a package of today's stamps!! Woohoo!!!

For my card today, I used the gorgeous new Sunnie image. I stamped her on X-Press it blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. My paper is from the Echo Park Hello Summer paper pad, and I used MFT Sour Apple, Orange Fizz, and Bubblegum cardstock. I created my flower with the MFT Hibiscus Die-namics, and added and Orange Fizz button with hemp through it. The cardstock I used for my card base is Smoth White from MFT.

ALL of our MAY stamps will be available TONIGHT at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!!! We'll be celebrating 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!!

See you tonight! Happy hoppin'!!

Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks Day Two

Welcome back to day two of our MAY Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks!!! Today we are excited to share TWO supah cute new sets by artist Cheryl Alger!!! Check out these fabulous summer sets!!! They're called.......SHELL ME A STORY and TOTALLY TUBULAR!!

Would you like to know who won the new stamp sets that we previewed yesterday???!! Well, you'll just have to wait until Saturday night at this month's ONLINE RELEASE PARTY!!! Hope you can join us for all the fun and excitement and prizes!!! You can read all the details about how you can join us RIGHT HERE!

All the Krafty Girls listed below have lots of super FUN 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 we are giving away one of EACH of the new sets!!! You could WIN one of the new SHELL ME A STORY or TOTALLY TUBULAR stamp sets!!!!! {All of this week's winners will be announced at the online party on Saturday night!}

Then come on back tomorrow to check out MORE new summery stamps we have to share with you! And ALL the new stamps will be available on Saturday night at the KKStamps Shop!!

Happy hoppin'!

My first card was made with the Totally Tubular stamp set. I love these super cute beach images, and had so much fun with them! My paper is from the Echo Park Hello Summer paper pad, and I used Sour Apple, Orange Fizz, Bubblegum, and Berrylicious cardstock. The card base is Smooth White cardstock, and I used Michael's brads and Sweet Tooth grosgrain.

For my second card, I used the SUPER FUN Shell Me A Story set. I LOVE THESE MERMAIDS!! I colored my scene with Copics, and then paper pieced her skirt with some MME My Girl paper. My waves were made with the Catch a Wave Die-namics and Berrylicious cardstock, and my "seaweed" was made with the Leafy Flourish Die-namics and Sour Apple cardstock. I used Michael's brads, and Bubblegum grosgrain on a spiral clip. My other cardstock colors are Smooth White, Orange Fizz, and Bubblegum. 

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

Fun In The Sun

Oceans of Love

MFTWSC124-Hello

***if you are here for my Kraftin' Kimmie post, go here. Thanks!! :)***

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 Happy Hello's Die-namics in Sour Apple cardstock. My card base is Smooth White cardstock, and I used the MME Memorable paper pad. I used the Fishtail Flags Stax Die-namics, Open Scalloped Doily Duo Die-namics, and the First Place Award Ribbon 

Die-namics. I embellished with Sweet Tooth Grosgrain, a Sour Apple button, hemp cord, and some Michael's brads.

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to check out the MFT Blog for all the details. :)

Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks-Day One

Guess what???!! It's that time again........ time for Kraftin' Kimmie's MAY 2013 RELEASE!!!!! 

We are kicking off the *New* MAY Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps previews today and we're SO excited to share these new stamps with you from artist, Nicole Aspinall!!! Today we’d like to introduce you to these FUN SUMMERTIME image sets ….GOOD VIBRATIONS and SUMMER LOVIN'!!!

After the success of our awesome Trinket stamps by Nicole, we're thrilled to share these fun image stamps we've designed!! You can create either clean and simple cards with them or much more elaborate designs!! And you'll see this in the amazing samples today!

We have lots of inspiration from the Krafty Girls, so hop around....and be sure to comment at each and every stop because one lucky stamper is going to WIN BOTH of the new GOOD VIBRATIONS and SUMMER LOVIN' sets!!! {All of this week's winners will be announced at the online party on Saturday night!}

OH YES!! We are having another amazing ONLINE RELEASE PARTY!!! It's happening this SATURDAY evening at our Facebook fan page....and you can get ALL the details HERE!!! ALL the new stamps we're sharing over the next few days will be released on SATURDAY!!

Happy kraftin'!

For my card today, I used the super cute new Good Vibrations set. I stamped my ice cream cone on X-Press It blending card, colored it with Copics, then cut it out using my MFT Oval Die-namics. I layered it with the Oval Open Scalloped Doily Die-namics in Orange Fizz. My other cardstock colors are Smooth White, Bubblegum, and Berrylicious. I used Sweet Tooth Grosgrain and Michael's brads to embellish my card. The paper I used is from the MME My Girl paper pad.

Well, that is it for me for now! Have fun hopping, and see you back here tomorrow!

May-Release Rewind Day One

Hi, everyone! This month MFT is introducing a new event, Release Rewind, that will follow each month’s release. This gives the designers a great opportunity to use some products we might not have gotten around to using during the release. The amazing new MFT products that are available right HERE, right NOW in the MFT Boutique. To get all the details, be sure to stop by the MFT Blog. 

For my first card, I used a Smooth White Cardstock base. I cut out a heart using the MME My Girl paper pad, and the Heart Stax Die-namics. My sentiment from the Cheerful Blessings set was stamped on a piece of white cardstock cut out from the Designer Label 4 Die-namics. I added another heart from the Heart Stax Die-namics, and accented it with Michael's brads. My ribbon is Sweet Tooth Grosgrain, and I added a strip from the Dotted Scallop Border Trio Die-namics in Bubblegum.

For the inside, I used another sentiment from the Cheerful Blessings set. It was stamped with Black Licorice, and added some Pink Lemonade hearts.

For my second card, I once again used the MME My Girl paper pad. I accented it with the Dotted Scallop Border Trio Die-namics in Bubblegum. My ribbon is Sweet Tooth, and I used the new Happy Hellos Die-namics in Berrylicous. My buttons are Berrylicous, Bubblegum, and Sweet tooth and I used Hemp cord through them.

For the inside, I used another sentiment from the Cheerful Blessings set. I stamped the sentiment with Berrylicious ink, and added a heart with Pink Lemonade.

Well, that is it for me for now! As I said before, everything you see here is now available, so head to the MFT Store to get shopping, and to see what my Teammates have been up to, head on over to the MFT blog! Have a great day!

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MFTWSC123-How's It growin'?

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 Pure Innocence-Farmer Girl.

She was stamped on X-Press It blending card, and then colored with Copics. I created a little scene using the Fresh Cut Grass Die-namics in Factory Green, and the new Farm Fence Die-namics in Kraft. My paper is from the MME Boy Crazy paper pad, and I paired it with Kraft, Hot Fudge, and Smooth White cardstock. I used some Orange Fizz buttons with hemp through them to embellish, along with more hemp and some Michael's brads.

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to check out the MFT Blog for all the details. :)

May 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 and see what all my fellow designers have been up to...they are TRULY one of the most talented bunch of women I have ever had the pleasure of working with. :)

This month, I am showing off the new Dandelion Wishes set, along with the Dandelions Stems and Toppers Die-namics. It is from our new Mona Pendleton Designs line, so congrats Mona!!! This set will sell for $17.95, and the Die-namics will sell for $24.95.

I started by inking my dandelion with Factory Green, Lemon Drop, and Hot Fudge ink. I used the new Vertical Frame Die-namics cut out of some MME paper, and Hot Fudge Cardstock. My image was stamped on Smooth White cardstock, then layered with the Hot Fudge. I added brads to the corners, and then wrapped some Hemp twine around it. My other cardstock color is Kraft, and I used buttons from MFT in Kraft, Sweet Tooth, and Hot Fudge to accent my card. To finish, I added a Sweet Tooth grosgrain bow, and some Dandelions Stems and Toppers Die-namics.

For the inside, I used the Dandelions Stems and Toppers Die-namics again, along with a Sentiment from this set in Hot Fudge, and I stamped the flower over it(stamped off once) with Kraft ink.

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!