Canadian Girl

Hey there- just a quick post for you this weekend! I am off camping with the family, enjoying Canada Day weekend! I made this card with an image from Whimsie Doodles called Canadian Girl.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend! xo

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{TSG} Pandamonium!

Melyssa is back this month with another animal set, and it is PANDAmonium!! So. Many. Cute. Pandas. Full of sentiments, images, and FUN, you are SURE to love this set as much as WE do!!

PANDAmonium is a 6x8 set that includes a total of 23 stamps and will sell for $24.00.

Awe- isn't this little bear the CUTEST!?! I used a Deconstructed Sketch (#101) for my card layout. I coloured this guy up with copics-super quick, and added some grass. I used some MFT dies (Fishtail Flags, Circles 1 and 2). I cut out 2 small circles (SU punch) and added black jumbo brads over the melon mambo (SU) to make the brads pop! Other CS- SU's Kiwi Kiss and Basic Black. DP is MME: _____.

Would you like to win the new PANDAmonium stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, June 29thwith the winner being announced during the release party chat.

{TSG} Hadley

We hope you are loving the new sock goblin line from Wendy Leach as much as we are…THEY ARE SO FUN!! This month’s set, Hadley has stolen our hearts, and we KNOW she/he will steal your’s as well!!

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

Here's my card featuring Hadley, using this week's SSSC (#187) as my layout. 

Would you like to win the new Hadley stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, June 29thwith the winner being announced during the release party chat.

{TSG} Amalia's Daisy and Cinnamon

Artist Megan Suarez has two fabulous sets for us this month, both a continuation of her previous lines. Amalia’s Daisy, the second Amalia stamp for us, is SUPER adorable, and sure to make her way into your heart one flower at a time. Cinnamon is the newest addition to the Spice Girl line. I love how spicy but sweet these girls are!!!

First up I have a card to show you using Amalia's Daisy!

And here is my card featuring Cinnamon!

Amalia’s Daisy is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 4 stamps and will sell for $9.00

Cinnamon is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 6 stamps and will sell for $9.00

Would you like to win the new Amalia’s Daisy and Cinnamon sets?

 Here is what you need to do-visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, June 29thwith the winner being announced during the release party chat.

{TSG} This is My Life....

 Torico has designed a set that will be useful to card makers, scrapbookers, and multi-media artists alike. This is my life helps you tell your story, your way. Super cute images, fonts, and the number of sentiments and their possibilities are endless.

I paired this stamp up with some MFT dies and added an October Afternoon button tied with black jute. For some extra 'pop', I black machine stitched around the card front!

This is My Life is a 4x6 set that includes a total of 21 stamps and will sell for $15.00.

Would you like to win the new This Is My Life stamp set? Here is what you need to do-visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, June 29thwith the winner being announced during the release party chat.

{TSG212} Anything Goes!

This week our challenge is brought to us by Our Trendsetters! We are challenging you to make whatever you want…anything goes! 

I used Swing Big and made a team thank you card for my son Jake's ball coach. I used some baseball themed DP and SU! CS. I added some black brads. The circles and sentiment flag were cut with MFT dies. I inked up the edges with Kraft ink. Black jute twine separates the designer papers.

I coloured the little slugger up with Copics and pastels for some deep shading.

To be eligible for the giveaway, create a NEW card or project, and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (June 24th). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store! 

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

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG212 so we can check out your beautiful work!

{Kraftin' Kimmie} New Release HOP!

Well welcome back!! It’s our JUNE RELEASE Day at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!! And we’re celebrating with a KRAFTY HOP!!

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of AMAZING new stamps from all our artists! We’ve got something for everyone!! We've got TWO fun partytime sets from Nicole.......HIP, HIP, HOORAY! and WINE ME, DINE ME!! We’ve got two sweet new sets from Cheryl……CARNIVAL FUN and HAPPY CAMPERS!! We have introduced new artist Thais Narciso with her first set YOU KNOW WHOOO! and also new artist Rachelle Anne Miller and her first set of CUTIE PIE GIRLS!! WHEW!!

For my card on tonight's hop, I've used Lulu from Happy Campers! Ain't she cute?!? She stamped on X-press it Blending card and coloured with copics and pastels. I inked up the panels with Kraft ink (MFT) and added some MFT leaf dies tied with Hemp cord. I used SU! card stock. 

Here's a closeup of the colouring:

You will get to see ALL of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our JUNE Krafty Hop! As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky stampers will win packages of these incredible stamps from the new release!! And when you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’Kimmie shop, because ALL the new images are available NOW!

Since we LOVE our loyal customers so VERY much, we're doing a special FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE right now!!! The first 70 orders of $40 or more will receive a free package of adhesive pearls by Kaisercraft!! Who doesn't love an extra little giftie!!?!!

Ever thought you'd like to join use for a Guest Spot as a Krafty Girl designer??? Well, we're having a CONTEST and you can find all the details HERE!!

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

{KKS Previews} Birthday Girl

Welcome back to day FIVE of our JUNE Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks!!! As if yesterday's announcement that we've added a new artist to the Krafty Krew wasn't enough ...today we are introducing you to ANOTHER of our brand new artists!!! You may have heard her name before and we are SO excited to welcome her to the team!! Meet RACHELLE ANNE MILLER!!! 

Hi everyone!! My name is Rachelle and I am a mother of two little boys and I work part time as an illustrator and designer. My work can be seen in children's books, greeting cards, craft supplies, children's room decor, and more! My art has been featured in various international magazines and websites. My boys inspire my work tremendously and my husband is the emotional (and technical!) support that I need to make it all happen! I am just thrilled to be designing for Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and can't wait to see you all get 'krafty' with my art!

We are SO thrilled to share the very first trio of CUTIE PIE GIRLS from Rachelle!.......Birthday Girl, Dance for Joy and Sweet Little Princess!!

This week our hostess is ALICE!! And her challenge is ANYTHING GOES!! So create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp with no restrictions! Use any sketch, any design, any embellishments because Anything Goes! Have some krafty fun and join us this week because we'd LOVE to see your KKS designs. We hope you can play along for your chance to WIN some NEW Kraftin' Kimmie rubbah!!!

I've used Birthday Girl for my card today. She's coloured with copics and I added Crystal Effects to the balloon, her eyes, nose and barrette. The cloud dies and heart banner are from MFT, as well as the Black Licorice ink that I used to stamp the sentiment. I added SU! crystals to the dots on the 'i's, a few to the other cloud and between the hearts. The DP is by Echo Park.

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

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

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

Happy hoppin'!

{KKS} Happy Campers

Welcome back to day THREE of our JUNE Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks!!! Today we are sharing ANOTHER cute new set by artist Cheryl Alger just in time for your outdoor adventures with the kiddos! This one is called.......HAPPY CAMPERS!

I coloured him up with my copics, and used my pastels to add some depth as well as to make some smoke off those marshmallows!

I used dies from MFT (Blueprints 4, and Fishtail Flags STAX), as well as a Tangy Orange button and Hemp cord.

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

All the Krafty Girls listed below have lots of super FUN designs to show you featuring Lulu, Lexi and Lucas, so be sure to hop over to each of them! And while you're there, be sure to leave a comment because we are giving away one of EACH of the new sets!!! You could WIN the new HAPPY CAMPER stamp set!!!!! {All of this week's winners will be announced at the online party on Saturday night!}

Then come on back tomorrow to check out the FIRST of the two new artists we are introducing this month! Can you guess WHOOOO she is??? Teehee!! And ALL the new stamps will be available on Saturday night at the KKStamps Shop!!

Happy hoppin'!

{MFTWSC128} It's a Good Day!

 Time for another sketch challenge from My Favorite Things! We'd love for you to join us this week for a chance to win up to $20 in prize vouchers! PERFECT for last nights release!! Head over to the MFT BLOG for more details and inspiration from Team MFT!

I used the new set Chalkboard Greetings, stamping in Razzleberry ink for an un-chalkboardy effect ;)

I added some die cut feathers (to go with my feathery Echo Park DP (Here and Now)) from the die-namics set Feathers and Arrows. I used the following CS colours: Smooth White, Black Licorice, Razzleberry, Steel Grey, and on the inside Blu Raspberry.
I stamped 1/2 of another sentiment from the same set (just masking what I didn't need) on the inside in Black Licorice ink. And another feather- man, I love these feathers! This is the smaller size of the two.

And here's the sketch for you! As you can see, I flipped it on it's side and added the feather in place of the tab die.

{KKS Previews} IT'S SO FLUFFY!!!!!!

Welcome back to day two of our JUNE Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks!!! Today we are excited to share a supah cute new set by artist Cheryl Alger just in time for summer adventures with the kiddos!!! This one is called.......CARNIVAL FUN!!

I coloured Lexi up with my copics, using a pointillism technique for the bear- super fun way to colour fur! I distressed the panels by sponging with Kraft Ink (MFT). The sentiment is a HOOT! My absolute FAVE! It's stamped in Black Licorice ink (MFT) on a Mini Tabs Foursome die (MFT). The CS is a mix of MFT (Nightshift Blue) and Bazzill (White base). I used a heart die from Blueprints 4 die (MFT) and cut it out of red corrugated CS. I added a button and hemp bow (MFT). The DP is Bo Bunny.

All the Krafty Girls listed below have lots of super FUN designs to show you, so be sure to hop over to each of them! And while you're there, be sure to leave a comment because we are giving away one of EACH of the new sets!!! You could WIN one of the new CARNIVAL FUN stamp sets!!!!! {All of this week's winners will be announced at the online party on Saturday night!}

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

Happy hoppin'!

{MFT} New Product Tour!

Yay! June stamps are NOW AVAILABLE!! I am going to be focusing on LLD Max Alphabet tonight, along with sneaking in some other amazing new products!

This set is so versatile and great for adding a bold type alpha to your collection! I love alphabet sets, because you can create any sentiment and customize cards and gifts with the recipients name!

My first card is a ONE-LAYER! No? YES! It's true! Haha! I used elements from the new set Abstract Art and stamped the paint splatter stamps in Lemon Drop, Berrylicious, and Wild Cherry ink.

I used the new set Washi Patterns and matching Washi Tape die. I used the same inks, with the addition of Black Licorice and Steel Blue.
Here's the inside:

Here's my second card. I've seen this before and I wanted to re-create it! I stamped the HI in Blu Raspberry ink and the other letters in Black Licorice onto Smooth White CS. I made a frame for my alpha-art with the new Chalkboard Frame Builder die. I stamped the board pattern on the Kraft CS with Western Borders die. The frame was adhered with foam tape to add some depth. It's matted with Electric Red CS and mounted on a Black Licorice card base.

The inside features the new Scattered Stars die-namic.

You can find all of the brand spankin' new products that I've used HERE at the MFT Boutique. You can see a list of all participating designers at the MFT BLOG!

Here are the products that I've used tonight!
Card #1:

Card #2: