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KKS Challenge# 117

2012-02-25T07:00:00.002-05:00

Hi there and welcome to this week's Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps challenge. This week we were given a sketch to follow. I used Gadget Girl from the latest super hero release.

Here's the sketch...

and here's what I came up with...

The papers I used are from the Bobunny Garden Girl collection. I love the combination of the greens and purples. I added a few gems and a sizzix die cut to the corner.

To see more of this weeks cards or to join in this week's challenge, head to the KKS Challenge blog.

Also Frugal Fridays sales are back on.

Thanks for stopping by. :)

KKS February Release is HERE!!!

2012-02-19T01:00:00.006-05:00

Do YOU know what day it is??? It’s Krafty RELEASE Day at Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!!! And we’re celebrating with a KRAFTY HOP!! There are SO many incredible new stamps to SEE, so let’s get started!

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!! Lulu is back from Cheryl Alger.....we know how much you love her!! So we have a new set called LULU AND FRIENDS! We also have TWO fantastic sets of feathered images from Emilie Goulet called TWEETS AND TWITTERS 1 and TWEETS AND TWITTERS 2!!! And of course we have an amazing new set of six SUPERHEROES from Annie Rodrigue! And don’t forget the perfect new set to work with ALL your stamps.....IN STICHES!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our FEBRUARY Krafty Hop! If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! 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!!

I used Lulu with Teddy bear on a layout of my eldest daughter's Build a Bear Birthday party. I thought Lulu worked perfectly

To continue on our Krafty Hop please head to the incredibly talented Michelle's blog.
Happy Hopping!! :)

KKS Challenge 116

2012-02-18T07:00:00.001-05:00

Hi there. I've got more Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps sneak peaks for you and a sketch challenge.

Today were also featuring the incredibly talented artist Annie. Check out what theme she created for us this month.

But first here's the sketch...

and here's my take on it using Superstar!

The papers were given to me but I believe they were from a 4x6 DCWV stack. Added a few star brads and gems. The papers were perfect for this image so I wanted to show them off.

Like always if you leave comments along my fellow Krafty gals blogs you could have the chance to win some of Annie's newest super heroes.

Check them out here and I'll see you back here tomorrow for the official release and a hop. :)

More KKS Sneak Peaks!!

2012-02-17T07:00:00.005-05:00

Today is Day three of Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps sneak peaks. Today we're featuring Emilie's newest creations. And I've done something a little different then what I usually do. I was originally a scrapbooker and never even touched a stamp....well now it's the total opposite. I still love to scrapbook, so I've combined both passions.

Here's what I came up with using Emilie's cute lil seagull. Totally reminds me of Finding Nemo....lol

This was last year in Port Stanley at a friends cottage. We had such a great weekend and the girls absolutely LOVE going to the beach!!! This is my youngest daughter Cory. Going for a dip, playing in the sand....

and having some fries.

Fortunately the seagulls left us alone. :)

To see more of Emilie's Tweets and Twitters sets check out the Kraftin' Kimmie challenge blog. For a chance to win leave comments along the way and two random winners will be selected each winning a set of Tweets and Twitters!!!

Now go PEAK!!! :)

KKS Day two...

2012-02-16T07:00:00.001-05:00

Welcome back for some more Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps sneak peaks. Today were are featuring the artist Cheryl and the ever so cute Lulu series.

Today I have chosen to play with Lulu with umbrella. I made this coordinating altered tin for a Birthday gift for a friend of my youngest daughter's and we filled in with all kinds of crafty stuff. Then made a matching card to go along with it.

The papers I used are form the Cirtus DCWV stack, added some flowers from the oooh so fabulous Dollarama, some pretty gem brads and a few tear drops. Voila!! :) Oh! and some crystal lacquer to make the umbrella shiny.

Wanna a chance to win some Lulu's. Leave a comment on the design teams blogs (here) and you may be one lucky winner of some new rubber.

Thanks for stopping by and I'll be back tomorrow with some sneak peaks.

Day One of KKS Sneak Peaks...

2012-02-15T07:00:00.002-05:00

Hi there and welcome to day one of sneak peaks for Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps February release. She has come up with something awesome!! First of all...let me just say that I love to be crafty, but sewing was never for me. I had a sewing machine in my craft room for the longest time and I never even opened the thing up. Perhaps that also had something to do with the TV sitting on top of it.lol

I've always liked the look of sewing on cards but never was interested in actually trying it myself. So here's a cheater way of doing it...Stamping it!! The In Stitches set comes with all sizes and styles of stitches and four coordinating sentiments. So here's a peak at what i did with it using Lavender.

The paper's I used are from The Crafty Stack/ DCWV. I paper pieced the quilt and coloured the rest using my copics. Added the crisscrossing stitches along the bottom and a few buttons that I picked up from Michael's.
For more sneak peaks check out the KKS challenge blog.

See ya tomorrow for more sneak peaks!! You won't wanna miss it!! :)

KKS Challenge 115 pins and pearls

2012-02-11T07:00:00.003-05:00

This week's Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps challenge is to use pins and pearls on your cards. I never really Sam to use pins on my cards so I went with pearls. I chose to use Eva, I must say we've been pretty lucky here in southern Ontario with our winter this year. We've had some really great weather, I can't even remember the last time I picked up a shovel. It's kinda nice not to have the kids dressed in snow suits before heading off to the bus in the morning. We haven't even been wearing winter boots!! :) So now that I've said that... I hoped haven't jinxed it! Also as I'm typing this post, my youngest daughter is watching Frosty the snow man. Lol. I do believe they are calling for some snow overnight , just hope it's not too much. I've been kinda spoiled with these milder temperatures and I'm lovin it!!

Anyway this is Eva. The paper's I used are from Bobunny and the snowflakes I got in a lil loot bag from a Scrappin get together. Both the pearl brads and pearls are dollar store finds.

To see more of this week's challenge please pop over to the KKS challenge blog. also Frugal Fridays are on now as well. Check out the great sales!!
Thanks for stopping by. :) and Have a great weekend!!

KKS challenge #114 It's Kraftin' Kimmie's Birthday!!!

2012-02-04T07:00:00.001-05:00

This week's Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps challenge is to make a Birthday card...well beings Kimmie's is a very close friend of mine and if things go right we can usually get together at least once a week to chat and play with these fabulous stamps. So I made her a Birthday card using Lulu. I'm not sure if Kimmie ever did ballet but I thought she'd like it. :)

I did my card a little different then I typically do. I saw a card at my MIL house like this and loved the look of it. I thought Lulu would look great as a focal point on a card like this. Sorry I forget what they call this type of card.

And here's a side profile pic....

The papers I used are from MME Lost & Found - Madison Avenue. I added some prima flowers that I had been hoarding (Kimmie's worth it! lol ) and a strip of pearls from the dollar store. I love these!!! You get tons in a package, a nice variety of colours too. I framed the sentiment using my fancy labels spellbinders.

I hope you had a wonderful Birthday Kimmie and I hope everyone else enjoyed today's challenge. To see what the rest of the Krafty Girls came up with check them out at the KKS challenge Blog, and If you'd like to play along you will have the chance to win Tabitha.

Also Kimmie's having a great sale. You can see the deets HERE.http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.com/

Oh and be sure to hop on over to the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Facebook page for some draws and giveaways!!! We're gonna have LOTS o' FUN!!

KKS Challenge #113

2012-01-28T09:50:00.000-05:00

Hi there and welcome to this week's Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps challenge, which is to make your own embellishments.

I decided to use this kitty cat with the lil mouse caught in his teeth from the Kitty Kapers 2 set and added the homemade corner embellies myself. I thought I'd try to make em look like cheese. Lol

My hubby actually coloured this image for me. He just felt like colouring one night when I was. I thought he did a really good job so I made it into a card. But hubby gets all the credit for the fantastic job he did colouring and shading it. :)

Thanks for stopping by and to see more of this week's KKS homemade embellies challenge pop over to our KKS challenge blog.

Also....The Frugal Friday Specials are BACK!!! Beginning today and running until Sunday, we have SIX of our amazing Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps on special for 50% OFF!!!

Have a great weekend!!!!

KKS Blog hop with Art Du Scrapbooking Store

2012-01-25T07:00:00.001-05:00

Welcome to a fantastic joint blog hop featuring Kraftin’ Kimmie's Stamps and the Art du Scrapbooking store in Quebec! Grab a cup of coffee and sit back to enjoy all the gorgeous creations using the January release of new stamps from Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps! If you’d like to start the hop from the beginning, head over to the KKS challenge blog and be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky random stampers will WIN some prizes!! All the new images are now available at the Art du Scrapbooking store online and in person or from the KKS online shop, where you will find ALL our stamps! Get ready....get set.....HOP!!

For this challenge I have used the Kraftin Kimmie's Stamp, Demeter. All supplies used on the card were provided by The Art du scrapbooking store.

Next on your hop is.....Cathy.

Thanks for stopping by, Happy Hopping! :)

KKS Challenge #112

2012-01-21T07:00:00.002-05:00

Hello there and welcome to this week's Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps challenge. This weeks challenge was to Spotlight an image. So I decided to play along with Lulu just cause she's so stinkin Cute!!

So here's my card...

I used my spellbinders to cut a window and then framed it with the loopy Spellbinders. The papers are Happier from My Minds Eye and I added a few butterflies using my Martha Stewart's punch.

and here's what the inside looks like.

To see more of this week's KKS challenge please head over to the Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps challenge blog.
Thanks for stopping by. :)

Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps at Guelph Mega Crop

2012-01-17T21:17:00.000-05:00

Wanna hang out with Kraftin' Kimmie and the Krafty Girls this weekend?? If you live in Southwestern Ontario you can join them at the Guelph Place Banquet Hall at 425 Michener Rd in Guelph from 9am to midnight on Saturday, January 21st!! There is an all day crop event going on but you do NOT have to be part of the crop to come and join the fun!!! You can shop to your inky heart's content....we'll have the newest release of Goddesses, Kitty Kapers and Lovely Lulus on hand as well as many more of our most popular stamps!! AND some of our amazing and talented Krafty Girls will be teaching four different classes throughout the day!! For the lineup and to signup, go to this link at our website: Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps

KKS Release Day and Krafty Hop!!! Yeah!!!!!

2012-01-15T01:09:00.000-05:00

Do YOU know what day it is??? It’s Krafty RELEASE Day!! Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is kicking off 2012 by releasing their new JANUARY stamps and there’s SO much gorgeousness to SEE!!

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of FUN new stamps for you to get inky with! We’ve got something for everyone!! There is a fun new SET introducing a sweet little character by Cheryl Alger for the little ladies in your life!! It’s called LOVELY LULU! We also have TWO fantastic sets of purrrr-fect images from Emilie Goulet called KITTY KAPERS 1 and KITTY KAPERS!!! And of course we have an amazing new set of six GORGEOUS GODDESSES stamps from Annie Rodrigue! PLUS we are also releasing a sassy coordinating set of GODDESS SENTIMENTS!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our JANUARY Krafty Hop! If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! 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’!! (You’ve been buying presents for everyone else all month long….don’t you think it’s time to reward your krafty self a little bit??!! ) The stamps are grouped together by artist and are available at a discount, but only for a limited time!!

Now to continue on the hop you're gonna head on over to the very talented and witty...Jeanne.

Day three of KKS sneek peeks...and a challenge.

2012-01-14T07:00:00.001-05:00

Welcome back my krafty peeps. Today is our last day of peaks with the official Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps release starting tomorrow!!! So for today we're featuring the Annie's latest creations. They are beautiful, as always.
Also this week's Kraftin Kimmie challenge was a sketch from our hostess Nicole and Athena is the prize if you'd like to play along. :)

Here's the sketch...

and here's my take on in using Aphrodite.

I loved colouring Aphrodite, I think she looks so elegant. I thought these papers from Prima called the Melody collection looked great with this image. Very soft, but rich looking. If that makes any sense. lol

Again today anyone leaving comments has the chance to win 3 of Annie's Goddesses, and there will be Two winners selected.

So go and check out the rest of the DT's work, and be sure to leave some love along the way...you may just win some new rubber!! :)

Thanks for stopping by.

Day Two of January's Sneak Peaks!!!

2012-01-13T07:00:00.002-05:00

Welcome back for Day 2 of Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps sneak peaks.

Today we are featuring Emilie's latest creations. Two sets with some furry little felines. Kitty Kapers 1 and Kitty Kapers 2.

This little fur ball is from the Kitty Kapers 1 set.

The papers I used today are from MME, All spice collection.

Again you have the chance to win some stamps. Leave comments on our design teams blogs and Two Lucky winners will win either Kitty Kapers One, or Kitty Kapers Two.

Thanks for stopping by, come back tomorrow for our thirds artists reveal.

Day One of January's Sneak Peaks!!!

2012-01-12T07:00:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year everyone!! I've been on somewhat of an extended vacation from blogging and creating in general... but now I'm back!! And with some sneak peaks of Kraftin' Kimmie's latest release and some new designers have joined the team.

Welcome Alice, Amanda, Cheryl, Jenny, Sandie and Sharon. I've seen lots of they're work and you won't be disappointed. This is a very talented and sweet bunch of ladies. :)

So today we are featuring Cheryl's latest cuties. I love these little girls, how could you not! They're so adorable. Look at this lil one playin in the tub.

The paper I used are from DCWV Nana's Nursery. Thought the soft colours worked nicely with this image.
Kept the layout super simple. Added some pearls and framed Lulu with my loopy spellbinders.

So do you wanna win some stamps??? Well all you have to do is leave a comment, the more comments you leave the better your chances are to win. One winner will be chosen and the prize is a Lovely Lulu set.

Be sure to pop back tomorrow for some more sneak peaks. :)

KKS Challenge #109 - Tag Time

2011-12-17T07:00:00.003-05:00

Well this was a fun challenge and you can always make use of a gift tag. For this week's KKS challenge we were asked to create a tag or to use a tag on our card. So I played with this cutie from Cheryl's set of Sugar and Spice. Perfect image for a little girl's Birthday gift.

Check out what the rest of the Krafty Gals came up for this week's Tag time challenge here, they all do a fantastic job!!

Have a great weekend!! :)

Kimmie also has a terrific 12 days of Christmas special going on, here's what she has to say about that...

You know how we like to shake things up at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps! And we certainly LOVE to give stamps away....especially at Christmas.....I mean, Khristmas!! Heehee!!

Soooooooo....we are starting something special today!! We are kickin' off our TWELVE KRAFTY DAYS OF KHRISTMAS CELEBRATION!!! Each day I will be posting a few of my favourite creations from our Krafty Girls and Guests from one of our releases!! AND everyone who comments on the post is eligible to WIN some rubber goodness from that release!!! How does that sound??? Pretty good???! Leave comments every day for chances to win.....and I'll announce all the winners on December 26th!!

Check out the KKS blog for more details.

KKS Release Day and Krafty Hop

2011-12-11T01:00:00.002-05:00

Do YOU know what day it is??? It’s Krafty RELEASE Day and it’s our last release of the year!! Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new DECEMBER stamps and there’s SO much awesomeness to SEE!!

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of FUN new stamps for you to get inky with! We’ve got something for everyone!! There is a fun new SET by Cheryl Alger for the little ladies in your life!! It’s called SUGAR AND SPICE! We also have TWO fantastic sets of VALENTINES from Emilie Goulet called LOTS OF LOVE 1 AND LOTS OF LOVE 2!!! And of course we have an amazing new set of six ALICE IN WONDERLAND stamp from Annie Rodrigue! PLUS we are also releasing a coordinating set of WONDERLAND SENTIMENTS!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our DECEMBER Krafty Hop! If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! 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!

Next on the hop is the ever so sweet and incredibly talented Melanie.

Day three of KKS sneek peeks...

2011-12-10T07:00:00.001-05:00

Welcome back to Day three of Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps Sneak Peaks AND a challenge. This week's challenge is a sketch and we are featuring Annie's newest creations. I chose to play with this little kitty, you may recognize him...Chesire Cat inspired from Alice in Wonderland.

So here is this week's sketch...

and here's my card.

I also finished the inside as well.

Again like the past couple of days you have the chance to win some stamps by either playing along with this week's challenge Or by leaving comments on my fellow Krafty Gals blog. Two random commenter's will have the chance to win 3 of Annie's newest images.

Make sure to pop back tomorrow for the official release of KKS December's stamps and a Hop!! :)

Sneak peaks day two...

2011-12-09T07:00:00.001-05:00

Welcome back to Day Two of Kraftin' Kimmie's December stamp release. Today we are featuring Emilie's newest creations. I chose to play with this CUTE little guy...he easily has won my heart!! He comes in a set of three with five sentiments called Lots of Love 2.

As you hop around, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because two lucky commenters will each get One of Emilie's set!! We'll announce the random winner tomorrow!

Day One of KKS Sneak Peaks...

2011-12-08T07:00:00.002-05:00

Today is the first day of Kraftin Kimmie's December stamp release. We're starting off the peaks with Cheryl's adorable creations. This lil girl comes part of a set of three images with five coordinating sentiments and is called Sugar and Spice.

Each day of peaks Kraftin Kimmie is giving away prizes to those who leave comments. So each day of peaks there is the chance to win some of the newest Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps. One random commenter has the chance to win Cheryl's set of Sugar and Spice. So leave some love along the way while you're visiting the rest of the Krafty Gals for the chance to win. :)

Thanks for stopping by.

KKS Challenge #107

2011-12-03T07:00:00.001-05:00

Hi there!! welcome to this week's Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps challenge. Today's challenge is to use heat or dry embossing on our cards. So I'm going to take you back a couple of few years when I first got my Cuttlebug. I thought this thing was the best tool ever!!! I especially loved how quick and easy it was to emboss. No stylus tool that left your hand aching that you had to take a break from crafting. lol
So needless to say I bought a whole bunch of embossing folders, I don't use them nearly as often so it was kinda nice to pull them out for this challenge.

I used this lil cutie from the Snips and Snails set, coloured him using my copics matching to the MME All spice paper, added some Baker's twine and a couple of buttons. For the embossing I used one of those narrow CB embossing Borders.

Also the Frugal Friday specials are now on at the KKS store so pop by and check out those deal and also drop by the KKS challenge blog to see what the rest of the Krafty gals came up with for this week's challenge.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend. :)

KKS meets One crazy stamper

2011-11-30T07:00:00.002-05:00

Welcome to One Crazy Krafty HOP!! Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is combining forces with One Crazy Stamper to bring you an incredible blog hop filled with lots of krafty goodness!!

Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is an online Canadian stamp company with whimsical stamps from several different artists, catering to cardmakers and scrapbookers with lots of different styles! If you like to colour….you’ll love our images!!! Check us out at our krafty SHOP! www.kraftinkimmiestamps.com

For today's KKS and One Crazy Stamper's Blog Hop I used Voodoo Lady. I stamped her in Versafine vintage sepia ink and added just a touch of colour using my copics. I distressed the heck out of this card. I inked, tore, crumpled, sanded and even burned it. lol I think I accomplished the look I was going for. You'd never believe that this paper was from a Christmas 6 x 6. (Kaiser Craft Dec. 25th) Even the tag was Xmasy, but I hid that part.

One Crazy Stamper is a fantastic Canadian crafting store with an online site as well as a brick and mortar store located in Bolton, Ontario! They carry all kinds of paper, embellishments, Copic markers and SO much more!! Check them out here: www.onecrazystamper.com

Our blog hop today features both Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps and crafting goodies from One Crazy Stamper with projects created by design team members from both teams!! Be sure to hop around from blog to blog and leave a comment at each stop, because some lucky random commenter's are going to win some krafty goodies!!!

Now to continue on the hop you'll want to go to Lisa's blog next.

Happy hopping!! :)

KKS Release Day and Krafty Hop

2011-11-20T01:00:00.002-05:00

Do YOU know what day it is??? It’s Krafty RELEASE Day!! Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new NOVEMBER stamps and there’s SO much awesomeness to SEE!!

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of FUN new stamps for you to get inky with! We’ve got something for everyone!! There is a fun new SET by Cheryl Alger for the DUDES in your life!! It’s called SNIPS AND SNAILS! We also have TWO fantastic sets of FURRY FRIENDS from Emilie Goulet called CANINE CAPERS 1 and 2!!! And of course we have an amazing new set of six GOTHIC GIRLS from Annie Rodrigue! PLUS we are also releasing the BEST FRIENDS stamp that was our special commemorative stamp from Krafty Day last month!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our NOVEMBER Krafty Hop! If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! 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 to continue on our Krafty Hop please vist the very talented and sweet Pam.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend!! :)

Sneak peaks day three...Challenge Day

2011-11-19T07:00:00.001-05:00

Day three of KKS Sneak Peaks and it's challenge day. This week's Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamp's challenge is a sketch.

and here's what I came up with using one of Annie's newest designs, Bella.

The papers I used are from MME, Happy Go Lucky. I used a spellbinder to cut her out and used some SU soft sky to ink around the edges before removing it from the die. Added some prima's and Voila.

Also being released with this month's release is our Best Friends stamp.

Also if you leave comments here and on the rest of the Krafty gals blogs, two winners will be chosen - each will get 3 of Annie's new Gothic Girls.

Thanks for stopping by.

KKS Sneak peaks day two...

2011-11-18T07:00:00.000-05:00

Hello again!! You've come back to see some more of the Fabulous Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps release?!! Of course you have, they're simply too cute to resist!!

So today we are featuring Emilie's new images. Several cute little doggies, that come in sets. I decided to "play" with Mandy today.

The paper's were just from my misc. stash. I kept it pretty simple, but was really happy how it turned out. So fun to play with.

Again like usual. Leave a comment and you could be eligible to win...

Friday - two winners - one Canine Capers 1 and one Canine Capers 2

Thanks for stopping by. To see more of today's Sneak Peaks head on over to the KKSchallenge blog.

KKS Sneak Peaks Day One.

2011-11-17T07:00:00.001-05:00

Welcome to yet another fun Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps release.

Today we are featuring Cheryl's newest designs. She has created an adorable set of little boys called "Snips and Snails"

For a chance to win a set of Snips & Snails, leave a comment. Easy Peasy :) The more comments you leave, the better your chances. So pop around to the other Krafty Gals blogs and check out their newest creations and leave some love for a chance to win this Snips and Snails set.

Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to drop back in tomorrow.

KKS Challenge #104 Make It Masculin

2011-11-12T07:00:00.002-05:00

Today I am the hostess of this week's Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps challenge. I know one of my biggest challenges is to make a masculine card. Personally I am always drawn towards the girlie stuff because I have two little girls of my own so when it comes time for a masculine card...I don't have any.

Today I decided to use Bruce the Shark. I don't think there will be much time left to BBQ as this morning I saw the first bit of snow for the season...but it didn't last. Just long enough for my girls to squeal "It's Snowing!!!"

Check out what the rest of the Krafty gals designed for this weeks KKS challenge.

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

Frugal Fridays

2011-11-11T12:06:00.000-05:00

Frugal Friday Specials Are now On!! We have SIX fabulous stamps on sale 40-75% off this weekend ONLY!

*Exciting News* I know a LOT of you have been asking how YOU can get one of the fantastic Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps TEES and TOTES that you saw in the pictures from Krafty Day!! Well, I can now tell you that they are NOW available in the SHOP!!! Go check them out!!

Friends Are for Hugging

Jilly the Jellyfish

Dancing Dylan

Fanny

KKS Challenge #103, Pin it Down.

2011-11-05T07:00:00.003-04:00

Hi there and thanks for stopping by to check out this week's Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps challenge. This week's challenge was to use a pin on our card...well I don't have any pins!!A challenge indeed. I've never really used them on my cards before. But then I did remember a card that I made with a kit that had a pin in it, so... I swiped it! lol

I used Sarah shopper, I think MOST women can totally relate to this sentiment, "I prefer to call it 'supporting the economy."

I love shopping, even if I don't come home with a single thing I love to look!!

To see more of this weeks challenge pop over to the KKS challenge blog.

Also Frugal Friday Specials are now on!!! We have SIX awesome Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps on special this weekend for 40-50% off!!!... and October Gimme Kimmies Kits are only available until Sunday!! And our RETIREMENT SALE is still on now!!

Thanks for stopping by. :)

KKS Challenge # 102

2011-10-29T07:00:00.002-04:00

Today's Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps challenge is to make a Monochromatic Card. I decided to use Winnie because I love this stamp so much. One of my fav's!! Being a hairstylist this image makes me giggle.

So I used some papers from the Bobunny Garden Girl collection. Lots of rich autumn colours. I don't tend to use a lot of purples in my cards but I really like these papers. More of a plum colour really.

So here's my card...

Winnie comes with the Sentiment "Bad Hair Day doesn't even begin to cover it."

To see more monochromatic cards head on over to the KKS challenge Blog.

Thanks for stopping by.

KKS Release Day and Krafty Hop

2011-10-23T01:00:00.002-04:00

Do YOU know what day it is??? It’s Krafty RELEASE Day!! Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new October stamps and there’s SO much to SEE!!

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of FUN new stamps for you to get inky with! We’ve got something for everyone!! There is a fun new trio of SNOWPEEPS from Cheryl Alger ! We have a super fun set of five animals having fun in the white stuff from Emilie Goulet called the WINTER WONDERLAND collection! And of course we have an amazing new set of six EVERYDAY GIRLS from Annie Rodrigue!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our OCTOBER Krafty Hop! If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! 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!!

Making Friends

Julie

To continue on our Krafty hop please head on over to my fellow krafty pal Kerry to see what greatness she krafted up this week. :)

Thanks for stopping by.

Sneak peaks day three...Challenge Day

2011-10-22T07:00:00.001-04:00

Welcome back to day three of KKS Sneak Peaks and today we are featuring the artist Annie who I had the honour of meeting last Sunday at our Annual Krafty Day. Such a sweetheart, and to see this uber talented girl in action...simple Amazing!! It was a real pleasure meeting her.
Today is also challenge day, and this week's Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps challenge is a sketch.

Now to introduce you to Sophia...

and she comes with the sentiments "I'll Drink to That!" and "Cheers to You!"

Like always the more comments you leave the better your chances are to win. And for today there will be two winners- each that get three of the Annie's newest images.

Be sure to pop by the KKS challenge blog to see more great Kraftiness.

Sneak peaks day two...

2011-10-21T07:00:00.002-04:00

We're back again to give you another sneak peak of this months Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps.

Today we are featuring the artist Emilie who has created some cute critters. I decided to show this cute lil bunny "Let's go for a ride"

How cute eh?!! I had gotten these great designer papers from a Dollar Tree in Birch Run this past summer but they had no name on them. Really great colours! I love teal, brown and pink. I used a Stampin Up sentiment as well as there scalloped punch, but I also added a spellbinder loopy die cut behind it. I added some star dust stickles around the image and created a bit of a snowflake border with my Martha Stewart punch. Pretty simple, but that's kinda my style.

So I forgot to mention yesterday, that you have the chance to win some stamps. Simply leave a comment and you could be the lucky winner to win all of Emilie's five new images. The more comments you leave, the better your chances.

Good Luck, and pop back tomorrow for Day Three... :)

KKS Sneek Peeks Day One!!!

2011-10-20T07:00:00.002-04:00

Hey there everybody!! Welcome to Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps Sneek Peeks!!

Today were are featuring our first artist, Cheryl. I am sharing with you "Sending Winter Hugs" which I have made into a tag.

I coloured the snowman with my copic markers adding some glitter to his scarf and a little bit of gloss to his star buttons and carrot nose using my Glaze Sakura pen. Added some gems and some fuzzy yarn and we got a cute lil tag.

Be sure to pop back tomorrow to see more of this months KKS release.

Krafty Day Is HERE!!!!!

2011-10-16T07:00:00.003-04:00

It's KRAFTY DAY!!! As most of you probably know, Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is putting on a fantastic event today with all the local stampers and scrappers!! Since most of our online friends aren't able to join us, except in spirit, we thought we'd do something special!!
The attendees of Krafty Day will enjoy a lovely KKS tote bag filled with goodies and one of those goodies is a special commemorative stamp, created especially for the event!! It's called Best Friends! Well, how would YOU like to get one too?!! Beginning today and running only until Friday, October 21st, each and every order over $75 before shipping and taxes will receive this stamp for FREE!! How about that??!!

and with the perfect sentiment for the inside...

Now pop over to the KKS challenge blog to see more great cards featuring this new Exclusive Best Friends stamp.
It's 7:28am and I'm heading out for a day of Kraftiness. I'll see all you local scrappers there. :)

KKS Challenge 100!!!!

2011-10-15T07:00:00.001-04:00

It's celebration time at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps today!! Do you know why??? Well, actually it's for a couple of reasons! Firstly, if you've noticed the challenge number.....today is our 100th KKS Challenge!!! Woohoo! And secondly, this month marks Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps' SECOND BIRTHDAY!!! Can you believe it?? So we're doing something special to mark the occasion!
Have you ever wanted to be a Krafty Girl?? Think ya got what it takes?? Well, here's your chance to show it!! Our challenge for this week is to USE YOUR FAVOURITE KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMP! That's it...nothin' fancy! Just make us a creation featuring one of your fave KKStamps and share it on the KKStamps blog! Link it up with the little blue froggie and leave us a message in the comment section telling us that you're applying for the job! The winner will receive a package of new release stamps and will be joining us for the challenges and krafty peeks for the month of December!! (You can still play along if you're not applying to be a Krafty Girl and we'll have our regular weekly winner!)

Also, you've probably heard that tomorrow is our annual Krafty Day that we are holding for the local stampers and scrappers!! Well, we thought we'd like to do something special for our online krafty friends who can't be with us in person......so come on back tomorrow to find out what we've got goin' on!!! It's exciting!!

Frugal Fridays

2011-10-14T10:02:00.000-04:00

It's Friday so Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps is back with a sale.

Today's Frugal Friday specials are. Carlos the Crab, Angry Ballerina, Emelia, Sunny the Turtle, Rosabelle and Sympathy Sentiments.

Thanks for stopping by.

KKS Challenge #99

2011-10-08T07:00:00.002-04:00

This week's Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps challenge is to make your card Sparkle and Shine.
Easy Peasy! Right!? I love my bling, so no challenge here. I did tone it down this week, it could have gotten out of control. I already had Joseph and Mary coloured so I didn't want to add too much Pizazz to the Nativity scene. So I kept it simple by adding a bit of stickles to the star and a bit of shimmery ribbon.

To see more of this week's challenge cards, pop on over to the KKS Challenge blog to see what the rest of the Krafty Gals created.

Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Canadian girls!!
Don't eat too much... ;)

Frugal Fridays

2011-10-07T09:22:00.000-04:00

It's Friday again and you know what that means!!! Well, it means the weekend is almost here but at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps.....it's means the Frugal Friday Specials are up!!!

We have SIX fantastic stamps from our different lines that are on sale this weekend 40-50% OFF! That's right!!! And here's what stamps you can get:

Fanny

Bookworm Jaime

As well as Lisette, Monique, Pumpkin Miles and Skiing Miles.

Happy Krafting!!

KKS Challenge #98

2011-10-01T07:00:00.001-04:00

This week's Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps challenge is to do some paper piecing on your card.

I had not yet had the chance to colour Mizuki from our June release and came across some paper in my stash that I thought would work perfectly with her. I inked around most of the edges with some Tim Holtz distress ink. Added some decorative corner pieces with a cuttlebug die cut and I handmade the flower with a SU punch layering technique and spritzed it with some Tattered Angels glimmer mist.

I also used a Fiskars border punch to create the lace edge and finished it off by adding a few gems.

Thanks so much for stopping by and if you'd like to see more of this week's KKS challenge head over to the Challenge blog to see what the rest of the Krafty girls came up with.

Have a great weekend.

KKS Frugal Fridays...

2011-09-30T13:05:00.001-04:00

The Frugal Friday Specials for this week are: Noelle, Valentine Willard, Thankful Sentiments, Sledding Pals, Shovelling Miles and Butterflies Flutter By! These stamps are on special 40-50% off until Sunday night only!

Also we've decided to throw a SURPRISE SALE this weekend!!! Whaddya think of THAT!?! In order to celebrate World Cardmaking Day, Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is having a big 'ol KRAFTY SALE!!! Over 100 of our awesome stamps from ALL of our different lines of images will be on sale 25-50% off beginning Saturday morning and running until Monday night!! So scoop up some amazing new rubber for someone on your Christmas list (even if that person is YOU!)! And don't forget our September Gimme Kimmies Kits are only available until Monday night as well!!!

KKS Challenge #97 & Frugal Friday specials

2011-09-24T07:00:00.004-04:00

This week's Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps challenge is a sketch.

Give it a flip, and here's what I came up with...

I used Balancing Elf, from our latest release. Ain't he cute?!! I finally parted with some of this MME Lime Twist paper that I absolutely love. I am quite happy with how my card turned out, now to see if I'm able to part with the card. lol The Merry Christmas stamp is from a Just Rite set.

For this week's Frugal Friday's specials, Kimmie has Roxy, Halloween Miles & Maisie, Sabrina the Spinner, Krafty Quotes #2, Tallulabelle and Sharing Cocoa on sale 40-50% off. Pop over to the store for more information.

To see more of this weeks challenge head on over to the KKS challenge blog.

Have a super weekend. Mine will be off to a good start because I'm heading out to SGD Garage sale in the morning, so hopefully I'll get some good finds. :)

KKS Release Day and Krafty Holiday Hop!!

2011-09-18T01:00:00.002-04:00

HO, HO, HO!!! Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new September stamps and it’s all about Christmas!!

As you’ve seen over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have lots of FESTIVE new stamps for you to play with for CHRISTMAS! There is a beautiful set from Cheryl Alger called the O Holy Night Nativity Set along with a set of coordinating Nativity Sentiments! We have a super fun set of images from Emilie Goulet called the Happy Holidays collection! If you like elegant, we also have SIX gorgeous ANGELS from Annie Rodrigue! Lastly, we’ve got an amazing set of larger sentiments called Christmas Interior Sentiments that are perfect for finishing off your holiday creations!!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our Holiday Krafty Hop! If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! 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 MERRY 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!

ALSO, we have decided to extend our Gift with Purchase promotion, so EVERY order over $25 before shipping will receive a FREE Steven Leary stamp!!

Thanks for stopping by, and I hoped you have enjoyed this months release as much as I have. And I think I've got a good start to my Christmas cards and it's only September. :)

Next on the hop is the very talented and incredibly sweet, Melanie.

KKS Sneak peaks day three...and a Challenge.

2011-09-17T07:00:00.001-04:00

Hi there and welcome back to day three of Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps sneak peaks and KKS challenge #96 Christmas in September.

Although my cards may not be exactly your traditional Christmas colours I think Gold fit's in there nicely as well. Especially with these Angelic beauties from Annie Rodrigue.

Felicity

and the interior with a sentiment from the Nativity Sentiment Set.

Seraphina

The interior is also from the Nativity Sentiment Set.

Don't forget to leave comments along the way. There will be two winners who will each receive 3 of Annie's new stamps. Woo hoo!! :)

To see more of this week's Christmas in September challenge pop over to the KKS challenge blog.

Thanks for stopping by.

KKS Sneak peaks day two...

2011-09-16T07:00:00.003-04:00

Welcome back to Day Two of KKS sneak peaks.

Today we are featuring our artist Emilie who has created several adorable images. I love them all!! So much fun to colour, but I kept whistling Christmas carols...and it's only September!! I just couldn't help it. lol

First off, lets meet Toymaker Elf

and so that he doesn't go hungry...Baking Elf

Seriously? How cute!!!

Now don't forget to leave a comment. The more comments you leave the more chances you have to win.
And today there will be 3 winners, two will receive 3 of Emilie's new stamps, and one will receive the new Christmas Interior Sentiments set. I used one from this set on the card above. They are a very nice size for the inside of your cards. Just what I've always needed. :)

Come back tomorrow for more KKS sneak Peaks, and it's Challenge Day.

KKS Sneak Peaks Day One.

2011-09-15T07:00:00.001-04:00

Well it's that time again for yet another wonderful release from Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps. You're gonna absolutely love this one and in lots of time to prep for that busy time of year. Lots and lots of cards to mail out.

Our first peak is a Nativity set from the very talented Cheryl Alger.

First a Shepherd.

and Three Wise Men.

and there's another stamp that also comes with this set. I think you'll easily know who's missing.

Also remember that one random commentator will win the O Holy Night Nativity set plus the Nativity sentiment set.

Be sure to pop back tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by.

KKS Challenge # 95

2011-09-10T07:00:00.001-04:00

This week's Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps challenge is A blast from the Past. Use one of your first KKS stamps on your card this week.

Charlotte would have to be one of my all time Fav's. However you're going to be seeing a lot of that girl today so I chose to use Lola Davinci.

I kept my card pretty simple especially with the "splashy" $ store paper I used in the background. I was going to colour up another image as Lola's art piece. But then decided to have it be a self portrait. So a quick colour copy and Voila. Sneaky eh? ;) saved me some time. lol

Join us down memory lane and check out what the other Krafty Gals dusted off for this week's KKS challenge... here.
Just teasing, there would be no dust. ;)

Frugal Fridays

2011-09-09T16:39:00.000-04:00

Welome to this week's KKS frugal Friday Sale!!

There are SIX of our fabulous stamps on SALE 40-50% off all weekend long!
This week's lineup includes: Sharing is Loving, Little Summer Girl, Virginia, Lily Lemon, Squirrel's Gift and Cheeky Monkey.

***ALSO, we're having a little gift with purchase special this week! Each and every order that totals $25 or more before shipping and taxes, will receive a FREE Steven Leary stamp!!! So pick up some stamps at a discount PLUS take advantage of our Back to School Giveaway and get a FREE stamp too!!! This special runs until Friday, September 16th!

Lastly, since we sold out of the Gimme Kimmies Kits so quickly this month and were out of them for a few days, I have extended those specials! They are available now but ONLY until Sunday night!!! So this is your last chance to scoop them up!!

Happy kraftin'!

Frugal Fridays

2011-09-02T16:30:00.000-04:00

It's that time of the week again.....time for Frugal Friday Specials!!! As usual, we have six gorgeous stamps on sale 40-50% off, but only for the weekend!!

This week's specials are: Caroline, Nick, Engineer Ethan, Tommy Treats, Victoria and Scripture Quotes!!!

***ALSO**** All the new August stamps, including Batty and Catty and Belinda Bones are back in stock!! So all the Gimme Kimmies Kits are available again, but only for a few more days!!***

KKS Challenge #93

2011-08-27T07:00:00.002-04:00

Hi there and Welcome to this weeks Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps challenge.

This week our challenge is a sketch so I decided to use one of our cute Lil witches from our latest release.
You're Boo-tiful.

The designer papers I used are from Echo Park. Even the happy haunting was from a sheet of sentiments. The broom and the bat were some stickers by Recollections. A nice finishing touch.

To see some more of this week's challenge head on over to the KKSchallenge blog.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend. :)

Frugal Fridays

2011-08-26T16:43:00.000-04:00

This week's Frugal Friday Specials are now up, with six of our adorable stamps at 40-50% off, but only until Sunday night! On special this week are: Francesca, Henri, Daphne, Forget Me Not Fairy, Barnacle Brad and Bicycle Miles!!
Also, if you haven't scooped them up already, our August Gimme Kimmies Kits will only be available until Sunday night!! Hurry, before they're gone!

KKS Release Day and Krafty Hop!!! Yeah!!!!!

2011-08-21T01:00:00.034-04:00

Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new AUGUST stamps!

As you’ve seen over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have lots of SPOOKTACULAR new stamps for you to play with for HALLOWEEN! There are three new ADORABLE LITTLE WITCHIES from Cheryl Alger, five new HALLOWEEN FUN stamps from Emilie Goulet and six awesome new BATTY PRINCESS AND FRIENDS stamps from Annie Rodrigue!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our KREEPY Krafty Hop! If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! 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 frightening 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!

Thanks for stopping by. Your next stop is at the incredilby talented and sweet Michelle.

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!!

KKS Challenge # 92 Make it Spooky!! and more Sneak Peaks!!

2011-08-20T07:00:00.003-04:00

Today I have lots for you to check out. If you've been following along for the past couple of days you'll know it is Day Three of KKS Sneak Peaks. Featuring our incredibly talented artist, Annie.

But that's not all. It's also Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps challenge day, and today's challenge was to Make It Spooky!! Easy Peasy with Annie's newest images. There Spook tacular!! hahaha

Introductions...starting with one of my Fav's Moaning Moira. Isn't she AWEsome!!
Comes with the sentiment Let's Scare Up Some Fun!

Next...meet the Potion Master. I love her crazy hair! Also comes with the sentiment shown, and We have Chemistry!

and my last card. Magical Mathilda, also comes with sentiment shown and Bugs and Hisses to You!

Love, Love, Love all of these girls.

So by now you know the routine, Right?!! Head on over to the KKS Challenge blog, leave comments along your way and the more comments you leave the more chances you have to win. But WAIT!! Today there are will be TWO winners who each win 3 of Annie's newest stamps!!! Yeah!!!

And Tomorrow is RELEASE DAY!!!!! :)

Sneak peaks day two...

2011-08-19T07:00:00.007-04:00

We're back again for day two of KKS sneak peaks. Today featuring another very talented artist, Emilie. She has created some awesome stuff, So I couldn't just stop at one card...

First meet Kreepy Kitty.

I love this cat. He looks incredibly wicked and pee'd off. Kinda funny. He comes with the sentiment Have a PURRfect Halloween!

and next on a brighter note...The Punkin Family.

Again today you have the chance to win Emilie's entire release. The more comments you leave, the more chances you have to win.

Day three tomorrow, you know what to do. :)

KKS Sneak Peaks Day One!!!!!

2011-08-18T07:00:00.006-04:00

Hello there my krafty friends. Well it's that time again for a new release from Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps. And as many of us are thinking of back to school shopping our artists have been thinking of Halloween.
Hard to believe that summer is coming to an end and were heading into fall all ready. :( Don't get me wrong I LOVE fall, but I do really enjoy summer and all the things that come with it.

Anyhoo, I mentioned Halloween, so our featured artist today is Cheryl. And she has created 3 adorable little Witches. I have chosen to use You are a Treat!

She comes with the sentiment You are a Treat! But I chose to use Witching you a Happy Birthday! From Kimmie's Halloween Sentiments set.

Now for a chance to win all three of Cheryl's images just pop around and leave comments on my fellow Krafty gals blogs. The more comments you leave, the more chances you have to win!!!! :)

Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to come back tomorrow for more KKS Sneak Peaks

KKS Challenge # 91

2011-08-13T07:00:00.001-04:00

This weeks Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps challenge was a Recipe - 1-flower,1 ribbon, 1 piece of chipboard.
I chose to use Genevieve for this challenge. The paper is from a DCWV, ribbon and punches are from Stampin Up, and I think the chipboard is from Tim Holtz, but I'm not sure. Maybe 7 Gypsies. lol sorry.

Head over to the challenge blog to check out what the other Krafty Gals whipped up this week with this recipe.

Have a great weekend!!

KKS Challenge #90

2011-08-06T07:00:00.001-04:00

This week's Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps challenge is to use distressing on your card.

I chose to use Michelle this week. I roughed up all my edges using my Tonic paper distresser and also inked the edges using some Tim holtz distress ink. Keeping my colours all fairly neutral.

To see what the other Krafty Gals came up with pop on over to the KKS challenge blog.

Thanks for stopping by.

Frugal Fridays

2011-08-05T18:23:00.000-04:00

Frugal Fridays again over at Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps.

This week we have: Agnes, Private Message, Fireman Phil, Snowshoe Fun, Krafty Quotes 2 and Tickled Pink Piggies!!! They are all on special 40-50% off but only until Sunday night!!

KKS Challenge #89 Clean and Simple

2011-07-30T07:00:00.002-04:00

This week's Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps challenge is to make a card with no embellishments!! Clean and simple...aka difficult and stressful. lol Just teasing.
I actually quite enjoyed this challenge. I do love embellishments and I rarely make a card without them, but it was nice to change it up a bit.

So I decided to use Dolly the Dolphin. I coloured her in with many shades of teals using my copic markers. Cut her out with my Lacey loopy spellbinders and inked it with SU Soft sky ink before removing it from the die. Finished it off by adding some waves using a Fiskars border punch.

Be sure to pop over to the KKS Challenge blog to see how the other Krafty girls struggled...lol ;)

KKS Frugal Fridays!!

2011-07-29T16:01:00.000-04:00

It's time for our Frugal Friday Specials again and we've got FIVE of our awesome stamps on sale for 40-50% off but only for the weekend!

This week they are Cupcake Cory, Snowshoe Fun, The Krafty Stamper, Valentine Willard and The Froggie Family!!!

Also our July Gimme Kimmie Kits featuring our newest releases are only available until Sunday night, so scoop up all these specials before they are gone!

Cute Card Thursday

2011-07-28T07:00:00.001-04:00

Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps is happy to be sponsoring Cute Card Thursday this week, and here is the sketch we had to work with.

I chose to use Sunny the turtle this week. I like his idea of just lounging in the water on a nice sunny day. Coloured him with my copics and added a bit of pan pastels to the water and some SU ink to create the clouds using a homemade cloud stencil.

Pop on over to the Cute Card Thursday challenge blog for some more inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by.

KKS Challenge #88

2011-07-23T07:00:00.002-04:00

This weeks Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps challenge is a sketch from my fellow krafty girl Tara.
I used Elaine from our latest release of travel girls. I had picked up this paper from Micheal's as it suited the theme perfectly.

I cut Elaine out using my spellbinders and inked around the edges before removing it from the die. I added a lace edge using my Fiskar's border punch. Tore along the bottom edge and inked it with some Tim Holtz distress ink. Finished it off by adding some chocolate ribbon, baker's twine, a few pearls and a button.

Check out what some of the other Krafty Gals came up with this week, over at our KKSChallenge Blog.

Thanks for stopping by.

KKS Frugal Fridays!!

2011-07-22T17:14:00.000-04:00

It's Frugal Friday's over at Kraftin' Kimmies Stamps. This weekend's specials are up and they are on sale 40-50% off!!! But only until Sunday, so scoop them up while you can!

This week we have...

Eleanor

Canonball Cameron

Brady the Builder

And also Jukebox, Lavender the Quilter and Party Time on special!

Also our new July release stamps are all available, along with FIVE awesome, specially priced Gimme Kimmies Kits!! But only for a limited time!

KKS Release Day and a Hop!!

2011-07-17T01:00:00.001-04:00

Yeah it's KKS Release Day and a hop! I have not just one, or two or even three cards....but FOUR!!
That's just how great these images are to play with! Seriously! As my five year old always says. lol

One from each artist and two from Annie. First starting with Bookworm Jaime from Cheryl..

Emilie's Biking Buster...

And Two Travel Girls from Annie...Both named after two of our designers...The Canadian - Melanie and the American - Jeannie. Cool eh?!! ;)

To continue on the Krafty Hop head to Emilie's Blog.

All of the Kraftin Kimmie's July release is available today!!! Happy Hopping :)

KKS Challenge #87- Finish the inside of your card

2011-07-16T07:00:00.017-04:00

Welcome back to day three of Kraftin' Kimmies Stamps sneak peaks and it's challenge day...AND what a challenge it is. I never, never... until the card is going to be given to someone, finish the inside of my cards. lol :)
Not that's it's really much of a challenge, it's more just laziness! But really I should because you have all these bits of scraps lying around on your craft desk that coordinate with your card... you might as well just do something with the inside. Even if it's just keeping it blank until it's given to that special someone. Right?!! That will be my new goal..we'll see how long I last. ;) lol

Anyway, today we are featuring our last artist, Annie. For this month's release Annie has created these wonderful Travel Girls. I used Cleo for the challenge. Found some great papers at Micheal's to go with this release and some cute brads from Hobby Lobby.

and now the inside...

and a bonus one just for fun...but I didn't finish the inside :( Surprise, Surprise. hahaha.

Be sure to stop by the KKS Challenge blog and leave some love along the way for the chance to win some of Annie's Travel Girls.

Thanks for stopping by.

Day three of KKS sneek peeks...

2011-07-15T07:00:00.001-04:00

Hello again my Krafty friends. You're back to see more of KKS latest release. Well they just keep getting better and better. Today the spotlight is on Cheryl and her three back to school images...so friggin cute!!

Meet Mattie, I thought he would make a good bookmark. Those are just a handful of my daughter's books in the background so it's good to have lots of bookmarks on hand.
I stamped Mattie onto Kraft cardstock and coloured him in with some prisma pencil crayons. I've only coloured this way twice so it's still a technique in the works. But I thought I'd share with you how it turned out.

I also wanted to share with you this card I made using Katie. I just love this lil cutie. I colored her using my copics and the papers on both my creations today are from a DCWV Grade School Stack. Katie also comes with the sentiment "Learning is Fun!" that I added a few school themed brads to.

Now if you head over to the KKStamps Challenge Blog, there's a list of all the Krafty peeps who have peeks to share and be sure to leave comments at each one, because every day Kraftin' Kimmie will be giving away prizes to a lucky random commenter.

Thanks for stopping by.

Kraftin Kimmie Sneak Peeks Day two...

2011-07-14T07:00:00.002-04:00

Welcome back to day two of Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps sneak peaks. Today we are featuring Emilie's images. I used Speedy the turtle with some fun bright SU papers a few buttons and some ribbon.

For my second card meet the Partridge family. Some crazy bright papers on this one. I got them from a friend so I'm not sure what company they are from but aren't they wild?! Great papers for this fun singing trio.

Check out what else Emilie created this month at KKSChallenge Blog.

And again if you leave comments along the way you could have the chance to win some new rubber.

July Sneak Peaks Day One...

2011-07-13T07:00:00.001-04:00

Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps is excited to share a sneak peak of this month's release starting with a set of heart felt Sympathy Quotes. I stamped this "May Your Memories Be Your Comfort" onto this beautiful embossed card that I picked up from the dollar store. I just added a few pearls to it and a couple of butterflies that I made using my Martha Stewart punch. Simple but elegant.

This Sympathy set comes with a total of eight quotes and a beautiful flower stamp, and you could have the chance to win one by just leaving a comment...and the more comments you leave on my fellow Krafty Girls blogs, the more chances you have on winning. The winner will be announced the following day on the KKS challenge blog. And that's where you can head to now if you'd like to see more sneak peaks.

Thanks for stopping by.

KKS Challenge #86, Tag you're It!

2011-07-09T07:00:00.002-04:00

This week's Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps challenge was Tag You're it. So either make a tag or use a tag on your card, something involveing a tag. So I knew I had a coluzzle template with a variety of tags on it so I used that. I coloured Lilybelle, she's one of my favourite fairies. I used some paper from the Prima Melody collection, I thought the soft colours suited Lilybelle. To finish it off I added a prima flower and some bling flourishes that I got from Dollarama.

Tag you're it!! Hop on over to the KKS Challenge blog to see what the rest of the Krafty Girls whopped up for this weeks challenge.

Thanks for stopping by. :) Have a great weekend.

KKS Challenge #85 - Material Girl

2011-07-02T07:00:00.001-04:00

This weeks Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps challenge is to use fabric/material on your card. Well I'll be honest I was a bit stumped. I struggled a bit with this one. Ya sure, there's an easy out and use a satin flower or an embellishment that is already made with fabric...but I wanted to be more creative then that. So I thought, and thought...what can I use??

I tried covering a brad using my I topper with some fake leather material...well that was unsuccessful!! No encouragement from my eldest daughter either. She's standing next to me watching me struggle with this thing saying "Mommy...I don"t think that's gonna work." Helpful isn't she. lol

So I tossed that idea literally in the trash. Then I thought maybe I could make the flowers using a sizzix die. SUCCESS!!! So there you have it. Phew, glad that's over. Thanks Melanie for that one. ;)

I thought Joanie would be most appropriate with some "leather" on her card. The paper is from Bobunny, bright fun colours. The lacy looking stuff I got a loooong time ago at Scrapfest it kinda reminded me of fish nets. :)

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to pop over to the KKSChallenge Blog to see what the rest of the Krafty Girls came up with.

Happy Canada Day!!!

2011-07-01T07:00:00.001-04:00

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is starting something fun and exciting this weekend! Because we love our customers SO much, we're saying 'thank you' with FRUGAL FRIDAYS!!! Each Friday we will be posting 3-4 stamps that will be on sale at LEAST 40% off!! These items will be on sale until Sunday night ONLY, so be sure to scoop them up!

The stamps on sale this weekend are: Barnacle Brad, Buster the Bulldog, Patsy and Sir Galahad!

ALSO, we have extended the June Gimme Kimmie's Kits but only until Sunday, July 3rd! So get them before they're gone!!

KKS Challenge 84 - Make a Splash!

2011-06-25T07:00:00.000-04:00

This weeks Kraftin' Kimmies Stamps challenge is to "Make a Splash"... so water themed, beach, rain or anything wet/watery.

I decided to use Lilttle Summer Boy from the May release. Coloured him using my copics and cut him out with my Spellbinders and inked the edges with some wheat chalk ink. The paper is unknown, cause a friend shared it with me. But I think the fun patterns work nicely with this Beach Boy.

Be sure to head on over to the KKStamps Challenge blog to check out what the rest of the Krafty Gals came up with. I've already had a peek and they look great!!

Enjoy your weekend!!

Cute Card Thursday

2011-06-23T07:00:00.002-04:00

Kraftin' Kimmies Stamps is proud to be the sponsor once again for this weeks Cute Card Thursday challenge. This Sketch was super fun to play along with and so many possibilities.

Here's the sketch.

and here's what I created.

I had previously coloured Rosabelle so I decided she would be perfect for this sketch...beings she was already finished. ;)

I believe the paper is from Bobunny. I remember buying a lot of this when it first came out, such fun bright colours.

Like I said earlier the sketch was pretty simple so I added a few prima gems and some rick rack and voila!

Thanks for stopping by and to see more Krafty Girls cards pop on over to the CCT Challenge blog.

Miles and Maisie meet CPS

2011-06-22T07:00:00.002-04:00

This week, Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is thrilled to sponsor the Card Positioning Systems challenge. The sketch is very versatile but I didn't get very creative and copied it...exactly. lol Not very adventurous of me.
So here is the sketch..

And here is what I created...

Pretty much bang on right...hahahaha. Told ya. Next time I'll try to mix it up a bit...we'll see.

So I stamped Springtime Maisie, and then stamped Catching Butterflies right next to her like they were enjoying a day out together, cute right?!! Coloured them with my copics, added a few butterflies that I punched out with a Martha Stewart punch, and finished it off with some dollar store pearls. The paper is from K Marcella.

Some of the other Krafty Girls have played along as well, and you will see what they've created on the CPS blog later this week. Like to play along for the chance to win some new rubber? Well join us for this challenge as well as Card For Kids challenge at the KKStamps Challenge blog for the chance to win some new rubber! :)

Thanks for stopping by.

KKS Challenge 83, Cards for Kids

2011-06-18T07:00:00.002-04:00

This week's Kraftin Kimmie stamps challenge is to make a card for the little people in our lives. I have a couple of them myself so these cards are always good to have on hand.
I chose to use this Dance in the Rain girl. I coloured her using my copics but I paper pieced her dress and bow with some paper from My Minds Eye and finished it off with a couple of primas with a couple of pearls in the centre.

If you play along with this week's challenge you could have the chance to win Dancing Dylan as well as four other stamps of your choice from Steven Leary's images. Sweet eh?!!

To see more cards for this week's Kraftin Kimmie challenge head on over to the Krafty girl challenge blog.

Have a great weekend.

Quixotic Paperie - KKS Spotlight

2011-06-15T02:00:00.005-04:00

This month Quixotic Paperie are celebrating their 2nd Anniversary! As part of the celebrations they are throwing the spotlight onto some of the fantastic stamp companies available in stock.

Today Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is in the spotlight, and some of the Krafty Girls have joined in to help celebrate! There are some fab samples from both the Krafty Girls and the Quixotic Paperie DT, so we would love for you to hop through the list below to see all the inspiration.

Kimmie started her stamp company in October 2009 and since then has bought us some wonderful images from some amazing artists: Annie Rodrigue, Steven Leary, Cheryl Alger, Crissy Armstrong and the latest addition Emilie Goulet!

The Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps range is available in the UK/Europe at Quixotic Paperie. If you're in Canada/US then you can find the stamps at Kraftin Kimmie Stamps direct!

As part of the celebrations and the spotlight today, we have a PRIZE GIVEAWAY!

Pop on over to the Quixotic Inspirations blog to get all the details and enter the draw to win some fantastic Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and more!

Today I'm helping out a fellow krafty girl Elaine. So here's the card I created using Friends are for Hugging. I coloured her using my copics. The paper is from the Crazy Love Collection by BoBunny. I used my Martha Stewart double hearts border punch, added a few primas with some Recollection stickers that look like buttons for the centres. The sentiment "Friends are for hugging" I stamped onto kraft and used a SU punch to cut it out and added a few tiny gems from the $ store.

Thanks for stopping by.
So now for some more inspiration! Hop on over to each of the blogs below to see some yummy Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp goodness!

- Elaine - Judy - Kim Costello - Kim Dellow - Mary -

- Kimmie - Angie - Tara - Tracy -

Thanks for joining us and we hope you enjoyed checking out Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps with us!

KKS Release Day and Krafty Hop

2011-06-12T01:00:00.006-04:00

Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new JUNE stamps!

As you’ve seen over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have AMAZING new stamps for you to play with this month! We are thrilled to be introducing a NEW line of stamps from the incredible Emilie Goulet who has brought us lots of Beach Fun images! We have gorgeous Asian Inspired beauties from Annie Rodrigue! And there are adorable little Spring Girls from Cheryl Alger!

You will get to see most of the new images while you sit back and enjoy our Krafty Hop If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! 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 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 again this month we've got the Gimme Kimmie's Kits for those of you who just have to have it all...and like a little discount to boot! There's a kit for Annie's images, one for Cheryl's, one for our newest artist Emilie and something NEW...Gimme Kimmies Komplete June Kit includes the ENTIRE release (for those that just NEED it all) at a 20% discount! Doesn't that sound Great?!!!

Each kit is discounted and only available for a short time!

Alright well I think that's all I need to share with you, but the rest of the Krafty girls have their creations yet to show you. So continue hopping along to the ever so talented and very funny Carole.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend. :)

KKS Challenge #82...24 Krafty Karats!

2011-06-11T07:00:00.007-04:00

This weeks Kraftin Kimmie Stamps challenge is hosted by me! My challenge for you is to use gold on your cards and with Annie's latest release of Asian inspired images I thought gold would be a great complimentary colour to add with these beauties, plus I had some really great paper and embellies to use.lol

Annie has done such an amazing job with this release that I couldn't just pick one, so the first image is for the challenge and her name is Natsuko, which means summer. She also comes with the sentiment "Never Forget Kindness". My apoligies again for not knowing what paper line this is from, but my guess is K and company? A friend gave it to me. I coloured Natsuko with my copics and added some crystal lacquer to her latern and while it was still wet I sprinkled some glitter on it. I also added some strips of gold stickers to frame my image and a little piece under the sentiment. I had this flower that looked really great with the paper but the centre of it was more of a brown metal colour. So I dug out those old shaker type metallic markers...that you shake, and they can make an awful mess! Well very carefully I coloured over the metal to make it gold. Crossing my fingers that a big glob wouldn't ruin my one and only teal flower. lol

My second card is using Sakura which means Cherry Blossom and she comes with the sentiment "Go with all your heart" I chose to colour her like a Geisha girl with the pale powdery skin and I paper pieced her gown with some silver embossed paper that I found at Lensmills. Kept the card pretty simple finishing it off with a black bow. I realize this card doesn't have a speck of gold on it. I just did it for fun, an extra. :)

Now if you head to the KKS challenge blog you'll see some more great images from Annie and some more gold "bling " along the way.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to leave comments for the Krafty Girls because two lucky winners will have the chance to win 3 of Annie images!! :)

Day Two...

2011-06-10T07:00:00.003-04:00

Day two of Kraftin Kimmies Stamps sneak peaks and the party and the candy continues. Today we're featuring our artist Cheryl's images. There are three this month, all cuter then the next. Just like yesterday leave a comment and you have the chance to win Cheryl's entire release.

This sweetie here is called Butterflies Flutter by. I'm still trying to go through some of my old paper so I'm really not sure what line this is from. I was reading fellow Krafty Girl Diana's blog one day and she said that when she splits paper up with a friend, she puts it in a bag with the company and line written on it. What a great idea right?!! So in the future I too will do that. But for the time being, I'll still have a bunch of unknowns. lol

Head over to our challenge blog to see more of Cheryl's newest images and a chance to win some more candy. :)

Thanks for stopping by.

Sneak Peaks Day One...

2011-06-09T07:00:00.005-04:00

Hi there and welcome to day one of this month's Kraftin Kimmie stamps release party. I say party because you have the chance to win some candy. The more comments you leave, the more chances you have to win not one, or two...but Emilie's Entire release. Yeah!!!

Now you're probably wondering,....Who's Emilie?? lol Well she's our newest artist to join our Krafty Girl team. So a warm welcome to you Emilie, and what I've seen so far... So Awesome!! Emilie has written a little bit about herself, that you can read here.

Meet Jilly the Jellyfish. How cute eh?!! I used my favourite combination of copics R81, 83, 85 to colour Jilly and then inked around the image before removing it from the nestie with some soft sky ink from Stampin Up.
The paper...perfect right?. I believe it is from Imaginisce. I used my bubbles cuttlebug folder to emboss the card base. Which is 6x6 so I did do some creative layering to get it entirely embossed. Hopefully you don't spot the seams too much. I finished it off with some curly ribbon and a few dew drops.

To see more of Emilie's fun creations be sure to pop around to some of the other Krafty Girls blogs and leave a comment for a chance to win some new rubbah. :)

Thanks for stopping by. And stop back tomorrow for Day Two of sneak peaks.

KKS Challenge #81

2011-06-04T07:00:00.006-04:00

Today's Kraftin Kimmie Stamps challenge is to use paper pieceing on our cards. I seldomly do this but I do love the look of it.

I chose to use Mandy from our Girls rock, May release. I pulled some old Stampin Up paper from my stash. I thought these soft mellow colours worked well with this yoga pose.

So I stamped Mandy on the DP with my new memento inked that I just bought this last week at Hobby Lobby. Works sooo much better then just reinking my old one. Nice dark, crisp lines. Love it!!
Anyhoo, I carefully trimmed out her yoga pants and shirt and glued them in place. I used my lace fiskars border punch, added a bit of white ribbon and tied a loose knot. Added a flower from my stash and a few pearls. (all from the dollar store)
Be sure to check out the Kraftin kimmie challenge blog to see what the rest of the Krafty girls came up with this week.

Take care and have a fabulous weekend!! I'm off to my eldest daughter's 7th Birthday party this afternoon. We're going bowling. Strike!!! :)

KKS Challenge #80

2011-05-28T07:00:00.001-04:00

This weeks Kraftin Kimmie Stamps Challenge was to use hand stitching on your card. This was a challenge for me...well maybe challenge is not the right word...a dislike. lol I never sew, stitch, patch, or do anything like that.
I usually ask my mother in law to do that kinda stuff for me. It's usually my little girls stuff anyway, so when then come to Grandma and ask "Can you fix this?" really how could she say no. ;)

However for this challenge I did do it myself. It took a bit of practice on a scrap piece of paper to decide what I really wanted it to look like, and this was the deciding stitch. I actually asked my husband for ideas and he suggested a baseball stitch beings my card was masculin. So that's what I did.

Anyway for this challenge I used Raymond, thought with Father's Day coming up I'd be prepared. I coloured Raymond with my copics but added the grass using my Prisma pencil crayons. I still need some more practice but I like the softer look. The paper is some old stuff from Stampin Up and the sentiment is a rub on also from SU.

Now pop on over to the Kraftin Kimmie challenge blog to see more.
Have a great weekend!!

CCT challenge

2011-05-26T07:00:00.001-04:00

Good morning my crafty friends. Kraftin Kimmie's stamps is sponsoring this weeks Cute Card Thursday Challenge. Here is the sketch we were to follow...and now what I came up with....tah dah!! :)

I had Roxy all coloured up from our latest release so she was perfect for this challenge. I typically don't look for sketches when I create my cards I usually just do my own thing. But when I do follow a sketch I usually try to match it. lol

The designer paper I used are from the Vicki B. Collection / BoBunny. I used my newest Spellbinders, inked around the edges slightly with some wheat chalk ink. Had cut the arrows and the little banner for the sentiment. And there we have it.

To see more krafty creations with this weeks CCT sketch go here.

Thanks for stopping by.

CPS Challenge

2011-05-25T09:26:00.000-04:00

Kraftin Kimmie's Stamps is the sponsor for this weeks Card Positioning Systems challenge using this sketch.

I decided to use Rosabelle for this week's sketch. I coloured her with my copics matching her to the paper even added some little teal highlights. Surprisingly almost all the supplies on my card are "finds" that I have gotten at the $ store. The glittery ribbon and both sheets of sparkly designer paper. I added a few matching dew drops from my stash and the gorgeous MS border punch under the ribbon is on lone to me from my mom. (Thanks again Mom) Isn't it nice to share crafty stuff. :)

For some more inspiration check out what some of the other Krafty Girls did with weeks CPS challenge here.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day!

KKS Challenge #79

2011-05-21T07:00:00.002-04:00

This week's Kraftin Kimmie challenge is to use text on your cards. I chose to work with one of our Scriptural Quotes from this months release. The paper also has a beautiful glittery text on it and is from Be Mine DCWV that I picked up at Joannes.

I added a bit of ribbon that had some gems on it. Used my loopy nestie circles for the sentiment that I inked up using sepia versfine ink. The lacey scallops I made with my MS border punch on kraft cardstock.
To finish it I added a couple of little primas and a fabric flower from Recollections...Boutique Fleur.

Be sure to stop by the KKS challenge blog to see what the rest of the Krafty Girls came up with this week.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great long weekend!! :)

KKS Release day

2011-05-15T01:00:00.002-04:00

Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new MAY stamps!

As you’ve seen over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have AMAZING new stamps for you to play with this month! This month we are introducing a NEW line of stamps from the wonderful Cheryl Alger! We have some SPORTY GIRLS from the talented Annie Rodrigue! There are some more adorable Dress Up Kids from Steven Leary and we have a super fun new set of Scripture Quotes for you as well!!

You will get to see most of the new images while you sit back and enjoy our Krafty Hop! You’ll see all the Krafty Girls, as well as some very special Krafty Guests along the way!! If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! 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 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!

First meet Carole, (named after our newest DT member) One of Annie's 6 fabulous images.

This is kitty, one of 5 of Steven Leary's images. Isn't she cute?!!

Finally last but certainly not least our newest artist Cheryl. This is Springtime Friends. One of three of Cheryl's images. Soooo adorable!!!

To carry on with the hop you'll wanna head on over to the very talented Elaine.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!!

KKS Challenge #78 Girls Rock

2011-05-14T07:00:00.002-04:00

Alright you're back for more Kraftin Kimmie sneek peeks and seriously... you won't be disappointed.
These girls rock!! Ironically that's what this week's Kraftin Kimmie's Challenge is. Girls rock!!
So make a card for a girlfriend, doesn't need to be an occasion, but just a card to let her know what a good friend she is, or how important she is to you...or what ever. Just let a girlfriend know that SHE ROCKS!!

Speaking of women who rock...Annie has outdone herself again. She's one uber talented gal...and I hear she likes kick boxing....hmmm maybe this Janelle girl should be called Annie??

Any who...isn't she feisty?!! I had to give her some funky hair cause she oozes coolness. Added some "chains" using my ek punch. The paper was from my stash...but it was Halloween paper. I just covered up the spiders. Hee hee. Janelle comes with two sentiments "You knock me out!" and "You've got the power."

Now meet Tori. I have to laugh every time I look at this stamp because my dog is nothing like this lil fella. I have a Bernese Mountain dog and if any of you know what type a dog that is...there big!

I do love this stamp though. I carefully trimmed Tori and her little doggy out. I added a piece of black twine to replace the leash that was there. My trimming skills aren't that good.... Melanie ;) lol

The rest of the card was simple because of the paper I used from Nikki Sivils Max & Mollie Minis that I picked up at SGD. Added a few butterflies made with my MS punch and added the sentiment that comes with Tori..."just go with it!

Tomorrow is release day so all of the sneek peeks that you've been seeing over the past few days will be available tomorrow. Be sure to check back and join our Blog Hop and a chance to win some stamps.

If you head to our Krafty Girl challenge blog you'll be able to see more sneek peeks of Annie's.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day. :)

Day three of KKS sneek peeks...

2011-05-13T14:41:00.000-04:00

Hey there crafters, Welcome to Day three of Kraftin Kimmie's sneek peeks. We had a late start today because blogger was having technical difficulties. But they're up and running now...and so are we. lol

Today I am showcasing this lil cutie that Steven designed. Oh and her name is....CUPCAKE CORY!! Named after my youngest daughter, and seriously she looks just like this!! :) awwwww I'm a proud mama.

I'll probably use this card for her 5th Birthday in July. I used some glittery paper from Nana's Nursery Baby Boy Boy DCWV set. Cory's favouritee colour is purple, so it worked perfectly.

I used my SU border punch to frame the card and a ek punch to create the cupcakes topped with pearls, an ek punch for the sentiment and my scalloped oval nestie to frame Cory.

For my second card I used Nurse Nellie. Isn't she sweet bandaging up her poor lil teddy bear. I coloured Nurse Nellie with my copics, used my loopy cirlcle nesties to frame her. The papers are from With all my Heart from s.e.i, added a few primas and the sentiment was punched out using Fancy label punch from SU.

Be sure to pop on over to the Krafty Girl challenge blog to see more of Steven"s design this month.

See you tomorrow for even more sneek peeks...hmmm which artist is left?....

And again...Kimmie feels like giving away MORE stamps, so be sure to comment on each and every post featuring today's peeks, because she's giving away TWO full sets of Steven's Dress Up Kids and there's five in the set!! She'll announce the winners tomorrow! (keep in mind when hopping that the posts for today may not all but up right away.....so be sure to check back later in the day so you can comment on all of them for your chances to win!)

KKS Sneek Peeks...and a New Artist...

2011-05-11T07:00:00.001-04:00

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is thrilled to introduce a new artist to the mix....her name is Cheryl Alger! You may recognize her name from Sassy Cheryl's where she creates digital art. Cheryl is creating a brand NEW line of images, specifically for Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps! These stamps will ONLY be available at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and ONLY as unmounted rubber stamps! Now here's a bit about Cheryl!

I grew up outside of Staunton, Virginia, but now live in the Richmond, Virginia. I absolutely LOVE to draw and always carry a small sketchbook with me in case inspiration strikes me while I'm out and about.

I have been creating digital art now for about 12 years now and have licensed my work to companies such as Kohl's, Hobby Lobby and Shopko, among others, for over eight years. I started creating digital images about two years ago. It's been a lifelong dream to become a working artist, and besides deadlines, I LOVE everything about what I do! It really helps that I have a very supportive husband and son (they also can be my biggest critics! I have to admit, I LOVE my job!

Today is day one of Sneek Peeks for this month's release of Kraftin Kimmie's Stamps. We would like to introduce give a very warm welcome to our newest artist Cheryl, welcome to the team. And what I've seen so far I love!!

There are three images of Cheryl's this month, this one is Little Summer Girl. How cute is she?!! Seriously!!
I love hair, her ducky floaty and that cute lil face with a big ole grin on it. Little Summer Girl also comes with the sentiment "Wishing You a Sunny Day."

The designer paper is from the newest Beach Babe collection from Fancy Pants, perfect eh?!! I added some ribbon that I picked up from Walmart in the $ bin, on the very bottom shelf :) and added a few white dew drops and voila. Pretty easy layout when the papers work so well.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out some of the other Krafty Girls blogs if you wanna see more sneek peeks!! You won't be disappointed...they're pretty awesome :)

Kraftin Kimmie Challenge # 77

2011-05-07T07:00:00.000-04:00

Kraftin' with kraft paper. This week's Kraftin Kimmie challenge was to use kraft paper on our cards. Until about 6 months ago I never used kraft card stock on anything. Now it's one of my fav's.

I coloured up Lucy with my copic markers. The paper was from my stash so I'm really not sure what line it is from, I'm gonna guess maybe SU. Added a few flowers and some teal satin ribbon that I got at the $ store. Lucy also comes with this sentiment and also "Reading is food for the soul!"

We have some krafty guests joining us this month. Welcome back Kerry Johnson, Taylor Usry and Inge Groot. Also joining the team as a permanent design team member...Carole Burrage. Welcome ladies :)

More news to share is that Kraftin Kimmie is having a HUGE sale.

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is celebrating National Scrapbooking Day and Mother's Day
by having a big ol' SALE!!! There are over 100 stamps from all of our lines on
sale 25-75% off!! Yes, you read that right! This sale will run from Friday May
6th - Tuesday May 10th! And some of these images will be retiring shortly, so
get them before they are GONE!!! (Cannot be combined with other
coupons/discounts!)

So, that's a lot to take in and don't forget to pop over to the KKS challenge blog to play along.

Have a great weekend... Happy National Scrapbooking Day aaaaaand Happy Mother's Day!! :)

KKS Challenge #76 May Flowers

2011-04-30T07:00:00.001-04:00

This weeks Kraftin Kimmie challenge is to use flowers on your card. I love to use flowers. I have an abundance of them cause besides paper, it is one of my other guilty pleasures that I just can't resist.

I saved Lilybelle especially for this challenge. I love these pale green primas's I picked up at Mary Maxim's...I kinda wish I would have picked up more then one package. lol The designer paper that I used is from the Vicki B. collection by BoBunny. I adore every sheet that is in this 6*6 pad. All the colours are just scrumptious.To finish it off I added some All Dressed Up adhesive ribbon and a few pearls.

To see more of this weeks cards head on over to the KKS challenge blog.

CCT challenge

2011-04-28T07:00:00.003-04:00

This week Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is sponsoring the fabulous sketch challenge over at Cute Card Thursday!

Cute Card Thursday are changing things up a bit this week, we get to choose a sketch. We were to use a sketch, any sketch...so I went with an old one from the CCT challenge blog.

I used Caroline from the Every Day Girls line from Kraftin Kimmie's Stamps I chose some Stampin up Designer paper, with a few prima's and pearls. I really like the way she turned out. Not my typical colour palette, (pink & brown are one of my fav's)...but I usually go for the brighter, bolder colours. But it suited this sweet mom to be perfectly.

Be sure to pop over to the CCT challenge blog to play along.

Have a great day!

April 24 CPS

2011-04-27T07:00:00.002-04:00

This week Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is happy to be sponsoring the sketch challenge over at Card Positioning Systems!! If you'd like to play along, you could win some new rubbah!!
...and here is this week's sketch...

I had Emelia coloured up some time ago and thought she would work perfectly with this sketch.

I used some dp from the Green Stack/ DCWV , inked around Emelia with some Frayed Burlap distress ink and added the sentiment which comes in the Kimmie's Steampunk Sentiments.

Now are you ready to play?? Then head on over to the CPS challenge blog.

Have a great day! :)

KKS Challenge #75 Make it Frilly

2011-04-23T07:00:00.005-04:00

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Happy long weekend everybody. I think spring may have gotten lost this year!! Has anyone seen it?!! Seriously it's snowed twice this week!

I thought maybe Rainy Day Miles here would help bring some more "spring like" weather or way. He's dressed appropriately for the season, not winter coats, hats and mitts. That's what my girls have been wearing this past week.

Anyhoo, this weeks KKS challenge was to use frilly ribbon or lace. I have an abundance of this ribbon that I had scooped up in multiple colours at The Bella Boutique over 2 years ago. So this challenge was perfect. Use up that old stuff to make room for new. Lol ;)

Be sure to pop over to the Krafty Girl challenge blog to see what that rest of the gals came up with this week.

Have a Happy Easter, and a wonderful long weekend.

Kraftin Kimmie Release Day & Krafty Hop

2011-04-17T01:00:00.009-04:00

Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new APRILstamps!

As you’ve seen over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have AMAZING new stamps for you to play with this month! We have some beautiful FAIRIES just in time for spring, from Annie Rodrigue! There are some more adorable Dress Up Kids from Steven Leary and we have a super fun new set of Krafty Quotes for you as well!!

So, you should have arrived here from our very talented Krafty Guest Amanda,

and to continue on our hop you'll want to head over to our fabulous coulouring and shading diva Melanie.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend. :)

KKS Challenge #74 - Krafty Bingo

2011-04-16T07:00:00.003-04:00

It's Day Three of Kraftin Kimmie Stamps Sneak Peeks...and a challenge.

Today's Kraftin Kimmie challenge is a Krafty bingo...I was beyond confused at first but when I met Tara who is incredibly sweet, she explained it to me and then it made sense. I thought we had to choose a row and then make a card with the embellies in that row...in a row. But the challenge is just to choose a row and then put the anywhere on your card...doesn't have to be in a row. Duh me!! Totally makes sense now.
So here's the sketch.

And here are two cards I made following the sketch.
Annie Rodrigue has done it again with her incredible artistic talent creating five beautiful fairies
It was hard to choose but for my first card I used Isabelle and I chose the diagonal row, bottom left to top right. Punches, ribbon, and gems.

For my second card I used Tallulahbelle and I used the left parallel row on the Bingo card. Flowers, Glitter, and Diecuts.

I absolutely love all of these fairies. I think there easily one of my favourite releases. Love them!!!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the challenge blog to see more of these cuties.
Plus release day is Tomorrow!! :)

Kraftin Kimmie Sneak Peeks Day two...

2011-04-15T07:00:00.004-04:00

Welcome back to Day Two of Kraftin Kimmie's sneak peeks. Today we're featuring Steven Leary's images. I played with two because it was just too hard to choose only one. So my first card is with Astronaut Andy. Isn't he cute. I coloured him with my copics and inked around the image before taking it out of the circle nestabilitie. I also added some crystal lacquer to his helmet to make it look all glossy, probably hard to tell in the picture though. The sentiment that I used is from Kimmie's Sassy sentiments. On one of my shopping trips I found the perfect paper for Andy ...but I can't find a piece that says what line it is from :( Sorry about that, my desk is a tad messy at the moment. It could be in there somewhere. Actually the ribbon matches it sooo...I just went and looked and it says American Crafts. So I think the paper is probably the same. Phew, I feel better now. lol

Anyway... ;)

My second card today is Dancing Dylan, named after my lil girl. :) She's very much a girly girl. Has long, long hair. Looooves to dress up, sing, dance and craft. Just like mommy. Hee hee. Craft that is. lol
I found this paper in a pack at Lensmills. I know!! They sometimes actually have some pretty cool stuff. But it's always a hit or a miss. I also got the silver sparkly paper there, or maybe it was the dollar store...either way it was also a steal. I used my Spellbinder Lacey circles for the image and Spellbinders Fancy tags for the sentiment. Which is from the Kimmie's Fairy Sentiments.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and be sure to check out the challenge blog to see more Krafty Girls Sneak Peeks.

KKS Sneak peaks day one.

2011-04-14T07:00:00.001-04:00

Hi there and welcome to our first day of Kraftin Kimmie stamps sneak peeks. Today were starting our peeks with Krafty Quotes #3. I chose to use the the Eleanor Roosevelt quote. I used two sets of my spellbinders and added a few flowers and some little gems that I got from the dollar store. I also added a few butterflies using my Martha Stewart bunch.
There are three other quotes in the Krafty Quotes #3 set. Want to see more...of course you do, so hop on over to the challenge blog and check out the rest of the Krafty Girls cards.

Have a great day and be sure to come back tomorrow to see some more sneak peeks.

KKS Challenge #73

2011-04-09T07:00:00.003-04:00

Welcome to this weeks Kraftin Kimmie challenge. This week's challenge is to follow this sketch.

And this is what I came up with...

I love this stamp and had not yet had the chance to play with the Angry Ballerina, even though she doesn't look like she wants to play. lol

The patterned paper is some old stuff that I have been hoarding but I finally decided it was time to use it. I love, love, love pink and brown together. One of my all time fav's.

Anyhoo, I used my copics to colour her and inked around the edges of my nestie with some pixie dust chalk ink. Added some nice wide rick rack and a flower that I made...yup I did. Using the scalloped SU punch some layering and some water...and tah dah. :)

To see more cards for this week's challenge, or if you'd like to play along check out the deets here.

And if you're in the Kitchener area...

Will YOU be joining us at
Scrapfest in Kitchener on April 8/9??

We have some fun stuff in store for you including
gifts with purchase, Gimme Kimmies Kits and
so much more!!

Come to Booth #220 and meet lots of
the Krafty Girls and watch them bring
KKStamps to life!!!

**Please note this will be a Cash Only event!**