Sunday, 21 October 2012

October Release Krafty 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 new characters from Cheryl Alger........it's LEXI'S WINTER FUN and SNOW DAY LUCAS!! We also have an adorable set from Emilie Goulet called OH BABY!! And of course we have an amazing new set of SIX elegant DASHING DANCERS from Annie Rodrigue that are simply stunning! OH and don’t forget the exclusive line of sentiment stamps that will coordinate with ALL your images this season.... called WINTER TRINKETS by the lovely Nicole Aspinall!

OH AND there is a SPECIAL image we are releasing to you today and we haven't shared it with you yet! See if you can find it along the hop! It's the AWESOME new stamp that the participants at yesterday's Krafty Day received in their goodie bags!! It's called KRAFTY KATASTROPHE and we know you'll love it!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our OCTOBER 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 let's get hoppin'!


I've used Holly Hip Hop for my card and paired her with some Echo Park Happy Days papers and this week's Deconstructed sketch.  I kept it pretty simple without a lot of extra layers, but couldn't resist adding some pretty pink streaks into her hair  





Saturday, 20 October 2012

Krafty Peeks Day 4 - Plus a Sketch Challenge!

So are you here for a new challenge or are you here to check out the brand new ANNIE stamps for OCTOBER???? 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!!!

This month's Annie stamps are....... DASHING DANCERS!!! 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 Ainsleigh Arabesque, Dashing Dancers, Disco Donna, Fernanda Flamenco, Holly Hip Hop and Trixie Tapper!! 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 PAM 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 HOLLY HIP HOP, 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!


I used the gorgeous new Dashing Dancers for my card.  I paired it with some Echo Park papers and cheated a bit on the sketch (I substituted a different shape for the oval panel).  I kept it pretty simple adding just some ribbon, rhinestones, and a couple of trim roses.  





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 OCTOBER 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!!

Oh and P.S. There will be a SPECIAL stamp that you haven't seen yet, being released tomorrow as well, so be sure to check out tomorrow's Krafty Hop to see if you can find it!!!

Happy hoppin'!!

Friday, 19 October 2012

Krafty Peeks - Day 3!

Welcome back!  Today at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps we are sharing a new set by the totally talented Emilie Goulet! Need some cards for the new little people in your life? It's OH BABY! Emilie has created a fun set of BABY images for your cards and scrapbook pages!

Below you will find a list of all the Krafty Girls who are sharing PEEKS with you today!! And as you're hoppin' around, be sure to leave a comment at each stop because someone will win a package of these fun stamps!


I paired this adorable baby (who could easily be a boy or a girl) with some papers from My Mind's Eye and an older Mojo Monday sketch.  I kept it simple with just some stitching, brads, and a felt heart & button.  


All our new OCTOBER 2012 stamps will be available on Sunday 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! Get yer dancin' shoes on!

Thursday, 18 October 2012

Krafty Peeks - Day 2!

Welcome back to our OCTOBER Krafty Peeks!!! Today we are excited to share the TWO new SETS by artist Cheryl Alger! We have two NEW characters to introduce you to! Meet Lexi and Lucas in their own new sets! It's LEXI'S WINTER FUN and SNOW DAY LUCAS!

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 we are giving away one of EACH of the new sets!  You could WIN the new LEXI or LUCAS set!

When I saw this image, I knew I had to use it because I've seen my son in this exact pose!  I coloured him up with my copics and matched my image up with some older Doodlebug patterned papers.  The layout is last week's Deconstructed Sketch and I added some icicles and snowflakes cut from more of that sugar coated cardstock (I told you I loved this stuff!). 



Come on back tomorrow to check out MORE new stamps we have to show you , this time by artist Emilie Goulet! And ALL the new stamps will be available on Sunday at the KKStamps Shop!

Happy hoppin'!


Wednesday, 17 October 2012

Krafty Peeks - Day 1


The weather is getting a little cooler....we're putting away our flip flops and shorts and pulling out our fuzzy sweaters and warm socks!! We're celebrating winter at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps ...and lots more!! (You'll have to wait until later in the week to see what other themes we have up our sleeves!!) Get ready for our OCTOBER 2012 RELEASE!

We are kicking off the *New* OCTOBER Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps previews today and first off, we’d like to introduce you to a beautiful new set of Trinkets! We are very excited to share with you our….WINTER TRINKETS!

These circular sentiment stamps have been created and designed by the totally talented Krafty Girl, Nicole Aspinall! They are made especially to fit in your 1 3/8ths and 1 ¾ inch punches, for quick and easy cutting!!! This month we are releasing the WINTER Trinkets set which includes EIGHT trinkets in each set with four of each size and they come as both positive and negative images, so you can use your black or brown ink with the positive stamps and use your coloured inks with the negative ones!! You will get the set as a completely unmounted full sheet of deeply etched grey rubber.


I chose to use one of the bigger trinkets for my card because I happened upon an older Mojo Monday sketch that worked perfectly with this size circle! I matted it a couple times and paired it up with some BoBunny papers from last year.  I also cut some snowflakes and icicles from some Doodlebug Sugar Coated cardstock (totally love this stuff!).  


Now just you wait 'til you see the awesome samples the Krafty Girls have put together for you....and be sure to comment on each and every stop because one lucky stamper is going to WIN the new WINTER TRINKETS set!

Saturday, 13 October 2012

October Sketch for You to Try - Take 2!


I'm back again today with my second Sketch For You To Try card for October. You might remember that we're sponsored this month by Market Street Stamps and I'm using the Gone Campin set again. 

 I just love these smiley marshmallows - how cute are they?  My son loves roasting marshmallow so that may have influenced my choosing this set.  I stamped the image and sentiment in Memento Rich Cocoa ink for something a little different.  I only used an R20 copic marker for their cheeks and a W1 and W00 to do a bit of shading.  I coated the branch with my Sakura Clear Glaze pen to give it some texture.  I decided to straighten out those diagonal tabs on the sketch (hey - I kept them as they were last time!) and added some twine and a button for embellishment.  The papers are from an older Jillybean Soup line.    



Don't forget to hop over and see what my sketch sisters have cooked up for you as well. And you can visit Jen's blog to link up your card for your chance to win big at the end of the year!

Amber Hight
Amy Sheffer
Becky Carafa
Megan Lock



Saturday, 6 October 2012

October Sketch For You To Try!

Well hello!!  I know - it's been a while since I've blogged, actually it's been a while since I've stamped! Life is busy and getting the better of me right now, but I hope to have some more time in the next couple of weeks!  Today is actually my son's tenth birthday and we're prepping to have some boys over for a sleepover.  Which begs the question: What the heck have I gotten myself into?  and secondly, how is it possible that my baby is 10?!!

Anyway, onto to the actual stamping stuff.  This month we have a super fun sketch with lots of layers!  We're sponsored this month by Market Street Stamps - and this was actually my first time working with their images!  I love their whimsical style and of course they stamp like a dream.  I fell in love with the Gone Campin' set.  I mean, hello?  marshmallows with faces?  Yes please!


I kept it pretty simple by not matting any of my layers and combined the mosquito image with this fabulous sentiment for my image panel.  I embossed the background panel with the Stampin Up Woodgrain embossing folder and used some of their tulle ribbon for the little tab parts of the sketch - I was hoping it would look like mosquito netting!


Here's the fabulous sketch!  I hope you'll play along with us at some point this month!


You'll definitely want to hop over and see what the rest of my sketch sisters have cooked up for you - they're amazing!

Jen del Muro with guest designer Stacey Schafer


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