KKS189-Winged Things

Welcome back for another fun challenge here at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!! We've got a great challenge for you again this week!! Come along and play with us!

This week our hostess is CHERYL!! Her challenge for you this week is THINGS WITH WINGS!! So pull out those fairies, sprites, butterflies, superheroes........then create a card (with a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp) and share it with us here! Get creative! 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 about this week's Frugal Friday Specials going on NOW! There are several of our favourite stamps on 25-50% OFF but just for the weekend! We've also marked down some of our gorgeous 6x6 paper pads as we'll have new ones coming in soon! Take advantage because there's probably only one of each left!!

Also all our NEW July stamps are NOW available AND so are our GIMME KIMMIES KITS at a discount but only until Wednesday!!!

For my card today, I paired the new You Know Whooo set with some old MME Little Boy Blue paper. I stamped my owl on X-Press It blending card, and then colored him with my Copics. I then cut him out with my Circle Stax Die-namics from MFT, and layered him with the Open Scalloped Doily Die-namics also from MFT. My cardstock colors are Orange Fizz, Hot Fudge, and Smooth White. I used an Orange Fizz button and some Caribbean Twine.

That is it for me, so now go ahead and check out the wonderful creations by our Krafty Girls featuring this week's challenge!! If you join us and play along, you could WIN a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp!!!

Happy kraftin' and happy SHOPPIN!!

Handwritten/ Mixed Media Backgrounds Blog Hop Challenge

Here we are on our final day of peeks, and we have two SUPER fun mixed media sets from Tobi Crawford!!

Mixed Media Backgrounds from Tobi Crawford is perfect for all you Mixed Media crafters, but is also fabulous for cards, scrapbook pages, and other projects. 

Mixed Media Backgrounds is a 4x6 set that includes a total of 10 stamps and will sell for $15.00.

Handwritten is a mixture of fabulous fonts and styles, perfect for adding that personal touch to any card or project.

Handwritten is a 4x6 set that includes 16 stamps and will sell for $15.oo.

While I know this isn't my normal layered card, I can't help but LOVE the new Handwritten and Mixed Media Backgrounds sets. What gorgeous and PERFECT images! I used MFT inks in Orange Fizz, Grapesicle, Berrylicious, and Pink Lemonade, paired with Archival Black. My buttons are also froM MFT in Sweet Tooth, Grape Jelly, Orange Fizz, and Berrylicious. I finished my card off with some Black jute twine.

Would you like to win the new Mixed Media Backgrounds and Hadwritten 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, July 27th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Strut Your Stuff Blog Hop Challenge

Here we are on day three of this month's blog hop challenges, and today we have our newest addition from Wendy Leach, Strut Your Stuff!!

The newest addition to Wendy Leach’s SUPER FUN Sock Goblin line, Strut Your Stuff….these stamps will make you feel like a kid again. 

Strut Your Stuff is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 2 stamps and will sell for $9.00.

For my card today, I paired the new Strut Your Stuff set with some Simple Stories 24/Seven paper. I used Electric Red, Smooth White, and Berrylicious cardstock from MFT and Banana Split from Bazzill. My arrows are from the Lead The Way Die-namics, and I used the Solid Bracket Border Die-namics from MFT as well.

Would you like to win the new Strut Your Stuff 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, July 27th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

School Doodles Blog Hop Challenge

 It's finally time for this month's new release, so WELCOME TSG FANS!! We have a SUPER cute and fun set for you, just in time for back to school...School Doodles!!

The new School Doodles set from Torico is FULL of super cute and fun images perfect for any parent, teacher, scrapbooker, or card maker. With 49 stamps, the possibilities are endless!

School Doodles is a 6x8 set that includes a total of 49 stamps and will sell for $24.00.

For my card today, I stamped my images and sentiments from the School Doodles set on X-Press It blending card and then colored it with my Copics. It was layered with  Smooth White, Blu Raspberry, Bubblegum, and Banana Split(Bazzil). I used the new Modern Morocco Die-namics on my base paired with some Simple Stories Vintage paper. To finish, I used Sweet Tooth grosgrain, and Michael's brads. 

Would you like to win the new School Doodles 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, July 27th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Kraftin' Kimmie July Hop!!

Well welcome back!! It’s our JULY 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 fun FRUIT and FLOWER sets from Nicole.......FLOWERS FEED THE SOUL and YOU'RE A PEACH! We’ve got THREE sweet new sets from Cheryl……GOOD SPORTS, LIL' ATHLETES and YOU'VE GOT GAME! We have a cute furry critters set from Thais Narciso ...... WOODLAND FRIENDS ! and also artist Rachelle Anne Miller and some awesome new stamps of SUMMER FUN ! WHEW!!

For my card tonight, I used the SUPER cute girl playing tennis from the Good Sports set. I used the MME Happy Day paper pad, again, and paired it with Orange Fizz, Red Hot, Smooth White, and Bubblegum cardstock. My ribbon is from MFT(Bubblegum Grosgrain, and I used Michael's brads.

And that sentiment...yeah, I need to say that to someone. lol

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

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

Kraftin' Kimmie Day 4, and Some Challenges!

Welcome back to day FOUR of our JULY Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks!!! The awesome new stamps just keep on comin'!!

We are SO thrilled to share the newest trio of stamps from Rachelle! Let's call the collection......SUMMER FUN!!! Cherish the Little Moments, Fishin' Friends and Summer Swingin'!!

This week our hostess is AMANDA!! And her challenge is ANYTHING GOES!! So create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp with no restrictions! 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 some NEW Kraftin' Kimmie rubbah!!!

For my card today, I paired this week's Anything Goes challenge along with this week's Crazy  4 Challenges challenge. I used the MME Happy Day paper pad, and colored my Summer Swingin' image with Copics on X-Press It blending card. She was layered with Orange Fizz, and I used Smooth White cardstock for my base. The circle panels I used were cut out with the Circle Stax Die-namics, and I embellished with Blu Raspberry grosgrain, and some Michael's brads. I did also use the MFT Branch with Leaves Die-namics to make it look like she was handing from a tree. It was cut out with Fossil cardstock.

All the Krafty Girls listed below have lots of super FUN designs to show you featuring these ADORABLE stamps from Rachelle! And while you're hopping around, be sure to leave a comment because we are giving away some stamps!!! You could WIN the new SUMMER FUN stamps!!!!! {All of this week's winners will be announced at the online party tonight!}

So come and hang out with us tonight for all the LIVE action krafty fun at the release party and then come on back here tomorrow to check out the release day blog hop! And ALL the new stamps will be available on TONIGHT at the KKStamps Shop!!

Happy hoppin'!

Kraftin' Kimmie Day Three

Welcome back to day THREE of our JULY Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks!!! Today we are sharing ANOTHER cute new set by artist Cheryl Alger (because the two from yesterday just couldn't hold all the fun) and we're also previewing another GORGEOUS set from artist Thais Narciso! They are called.......GOOD SPORTS! and WOODLAND FRIENDS!!

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!

I used the SUPER cute new Good Sports set, and colored my Lucas playing golf image on X-Press it blending card. My paper is from the Simple Stories Take a Hike paper pad, and I used Gumdrop Green, Orange Fizz, and Hot Fudge cardstock. Some brads from Michael's were used as embellishments, and I used the Small Open Scalloped Border Die-namics from MFT.

All the Krafty Girls listed below have lots of super FUN designs to show you featuring these fun new sets, 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 the new 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 the some MORE new stamps....this time from our new artist RACHELLE ANNE MILLER! And ALL the new stamps will be available on Saturday night at the KKStamps Shop!!

Happy hoppin'!

Kraftin' Kimmie Day Two

Welcome back to day two of our JULY Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks!!! Today we are excited to share TWO supah cute new sets by artist Cheryl Alger just in time for summer SPORTS!!! We are sharing samples featuring.......LIL' ATHLETES and YOU'VE GOT GAME!!

For my card today, I used the SUPER cute little karate Lulu from the Lil' Athletes set. I colored her with Copics, and then layered her with Wild Cherry and Black Licorice cardstock. My ribbon is Sweet Tooth from MFT, and I used Michael's brads, and a Creative Express spiral clip.

My second card uses Lucas from the You've Got Game set. I stamped him on X-Press it blending card, and then colored him with Copics. I used Not Quite Navy cardstock, and Banana Split. My base is Smooth White from MFT, and I used Michael's brads, hemp twine, and some MME Oliver paper. 

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 LIL' ATHLETES or YOU'VE GOT GAME! 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 fun new stamps we have to share with you! And ALL the new stamps will be available on Saturday night at the KKStamps Shop!!

Happy hoppin'!

Let the Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks Begin!!

It's time for Kraftin' Kimmie's JULY 2013 RELEASE!!!!! We've been dying to share this month's images with you!! We've got SO many exciting things going on....so let's get to it!

We are kicking off the *New* JULY 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 sweet image sets ….Flowers Feed the Soul and You're a Peach!

After the success of our awesome Trinket stamps, 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 Fruit and Flowers 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 today's card, I started with a Smooth white cardstock base. I used some MME paper for the bottom, and added a border using the Open Scalloped Trio Die-namics from MFT. My sentiment was stamped on a piece of Fossil cardstock, and cut out using the Framed Greetings Die-namics. I colored my peaches on X-Press It blending card, and then popped them up under the sentiment. To add some more color, I used the Fresh Cut Grass Die-namics with Jellybean Green cardstock. To finish, I added some hemp cord at the top.

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

KKS187- It's Christmas in July...(which would explain why it's hot)

Well, welcome back for a fun challenge here at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!! We've got another awesome challenge for you this week, not to mention some other cool stuff!! Come along and play with us! 

This week our hostess is ME!! My challenge for you this week is Christmas in July!! So crank up those holiday tunes and start trimming the tree.....then create a card with a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp that has holiday flair! If you don't have a Christmas stamp...think outside the box and use a regular stamp along with some holiday papers! Great creative! 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 about this week's Frugal Friday Specials going on NOW! There are several of our favourite stamps on 25-50% OFF but just for the weekend! We've also marked down some of our gorgeous 6x6 paper pads to make room for the new ones!!! Take advantage because there's probably only one of each left!!

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

Happy kraftin' and happy SHOPPIN!!

Making a Christmas card when it's 90 out...it feels wrong, but I do love making holiday cards, so whatever works...right??!

For my card, I used the Lexi's Winter Fun set. I used the Carta Bella Merry & Bright paper pad, and paired it with Smooth White, Red Hot, and Sour Apple cardstock. My buttons are Red Hot and Sour Apple, and my ribbon and white button are Sweet Tooth. My sketch is this week's Deconstructed Sketch.

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

On a side note: Actually posting the cards you make is super helpful when wanting people to see them. Just a little FYI for all my blog readers who are left out there!

KKS186-Guns and Roses

Well, welcome back for another supah fun challenge here at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!! We've got another fantastically FUN challenge for you this week, not to mention lots of other fun stuff!! Come along and play with us! 

This week our hostess is DIANA!! And her challenge is Guns 'n Roses!! So channel your inner rocker and create a card with a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp that contains some metal and some flowers! 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 about the awesome SALE we've got going on at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!! For the very first time EVER, we are having a CREATE YOUR OWN SALE!!!! Use the code MOJO300 to receive 20% OFF your order of $30 or more!! And yes, you can use the code on ANYTHING in the store.....any of our amazing stamps (even the brand new ones, retired ones, by ANY of our awesome artists), on EZmount, on storage panels, on paper pads....you name it!!! So take advantage now because this discount is only good until July 7th and while supplies last!! And you MUST use the coupon code upon checkout to receive the discount!

I had an order for a card using this stamp, so I decided to make it and the challenge word together, right? I stamped my Priya stamp on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored ehr with Copics. I used some MME paper to paper piece her dress, and more on the base of the card. My flower is the Layered Rose Die-namics, and I used the Simply Scalloped Medium Die-namics for my twine. My ribbon is Black Licorice, and I used Michael's brads and a spiral clip. 

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

Happy kraftin' and happy SHOPPIN!!

Crazy 4 Words

Hey everyone, and happy Saturday!! It's time for another Crazy 4 Challenges challenge, and this week's challenge is to use words as the main focus on your card. I also decided to play along with the Mojo Monday challenge again, so be sure to head to the Mojo Monday blog to see what that's all about!! There She Goes is also a sponsor for the celebration, so I decided to use one of their sets!

If you decide to play along with us, all you have to do is create a card/project and upload it to your blog and/or to your SCS Gallery using the keyword C4C193. Don't forget to come back here and link it on Mr. Linky so that everyone else can see it too.

I used the Simple Stories 24/7 paper pad, and paired it with the There She Goes set, Chalkboard Memories. I stamped my sentiment with Black Licorice ink, as well as Electric Red. I cut out just the apple from the Electric Red sentiment, and colored the banner in with my Copics. I used the MFT Fishtail Flags Stax Die-namics, along with my Circle Stax Die-namics. The cardstock colors I used are Fossil, Black Licorice, and Electric Red. My buttons are Factory Green, Nightshift Blue, and Lemon Drop.

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to check out my fellow teammates, and see what they have created!!

• Andrea Murdock
• Anja de Regt
• Barbara Anders
• Betty Wright 
• Frances Byrne
• Joanne Grzelak
• Kelli Hull
• Kristine Reynolds
• Peggy McCurry
• Silke Kittman
• Silke Ledlow

Mojo Monday 300- A Celebration!

This week, Julee at Mojo Monday sketches is celebrating her 300th sketch, and both the companies I work are sponsoring!! Today, I have a SUPER fun card made using the Kraftin' Kimmie Mary Poppins set...which I love, love, love!!

She was stamped on X-Press It blending card, then colored with Copics. I cut her out so that her umbrella was sticking out, using the out of the box technique! My paper is from the Simple Stories Vintage Bliss paper pad. I used the MFT Fishtail Flags Die-namics, along with the Circle Stax Die-namics. My Ribbon is Steel Grey grosgrain from MFT, and I used Michael's brads. For my cardstock colors I used Steel Grey, Smooth White, Bubblegum, and Banana Split(Bazzil). 

They're have a bit of a celebration and Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is joining in the fun by donating some prizes to the pot! Here are the details on how YOU could win: 

1. Use the sketch as inspiration to create any kind of paper craft.

2. Post it somewhere on the internet. Use keyword Mojo300 if you post to an online gallery.

3. Link your post back to the linky widget on the Mojo Monday blog.

4. Check the Mojo Monday blog on Tuesday, July 9 to see if you’re a winner!

Entry deadline to be eligible for the prize drawing is 11:59PM Mountain on Sunday, July 7. Also be sure to post your challenge card featuring a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp in THIS post because I'll be giving away a prize as well!!

AND we've also decided to do something EXTRA special at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!! For the very first time EVER, we are having a CREATE YOUR OWN SALE!!!! Use the code MOJO300to receive 20% OFF your order of $30 or more!! And yes, you can use the code on ANYTHING in the store.....any of our amazing stamps (even the brand new ones, retired ones, by ANY of our awesome artists), on EZmount, on storage panels, on paper pads....you name it!!! So take advantage now because this discount is only good until July 7th and while supplies last!! And you MUST use the coupon code upon checkout to receive the discount!

Head on over to the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps blog to see what my fellow Krafty Girls have created for this challenge! 

TSG214-CASE a Trendsetter

Hey everyone, and Happy Independence Day!! I have had this card made for days, and wound up getting a migraine... I hate them so much. I'm trying to quit caffeine, and even though it never did anything wrong to me, I am super dependent on it, and I don't like that missing a morning cup of coffee or tea can send me into a migraine, so I will suffer through until I break the addicition...let's just hope it doesn't take much longer! I quit drinking diet soda of all kinds three months ago, and I feel better for it...in fact, it eliminated a TON of my headaches, but this no caffeine thing...ouch. I'm not sure I am tough enough, LOL

Anywho, my card is for this week's CASE a Trendsetter post over at There She Goes. I chose Tobi's FABULOUS card from this past release, and used the SUPER fun new This Is My Life set. I changed the colors, papers, shapes, and added buttons instead of sequins. I kinda love it a lot...like, a lot a lot.

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great, happy, and safe holiday for all of those that celebrate it, and for the rest of you, well..have a great day, too!! 

You still have time to play along with the challenge, too, so do that. Ok?