{SPD} Bus Driver Gift Tag

Just sharing a quick gift tag that I made for my boys' bus driver as an 'end-of-the-year' gift! I added into the drink cup: a chocolate treat, coffee card and a small hand lotion.

I used the following SugarPea Designs dies: Thanks, Homescape, Gift Tag, and the stamp set Teacher's Pet.

(SPD) CCC#2

Welcome to our second Creative Color Challenge!   Thanks to those who participated in our first challenge!  It was great to see your participation!

Are you ready to see the newest color palette?  Bowls of sugared summer berries are the inspiration for this month’s color challenge!

I used the following sets: Welcome Baby and Wanderlust.  And Sugarcuts dies: Welcome Baby Accents, and Gift Tag.

The rules are very simple…

• Create a new card or project using the colors in the CCC#2.  SugarPea Designs stamps are NOT required to play along or to win but would be appreciated :).
• Upload to your blog or other Online Gallery using Keyword: CCC2 so that we may check out your beautiful work.
• Add your name and link to your project in the InLinkz shown below.
• One randomly selected winner will receive a $10 Gift Certificate to the SugarPea Designs Online Shoppe. However, if the winning entry features a SugarPea Designs stamp we will increase the prize to $15

{KKS} June Release Blog Hop

Woohooooo!!! We're so excited! It’s our JUNE RELEASE Day at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!! And we’re celebrating with a KRAFTY HOP!! So grab yourself a cuppa joe, sit back and be prepared for some krafty eye kandy! We're going to inspire your creations with our fun, new rubber stamps! 

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of amazing creations featuring new stamp sets from all of our artists for our June release! We know these new stamps will inspire you to make your own fabulous creations! First off, we have a fabulous new mermaid set from artist, Annie Rodrigue called FIN-TASTIC FRIENDS! Also we have an awesome new boy set from artist Emilie Goulet called LET'S ROLL, DUDE! Plus a sweet and magical set from Cheryl Grant called BELIEVE IN FAIRYTALES! 

You will get to see ALL of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our JUNE Krafty Hop! When you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’Kimmie shop, because ALL the new rubber stamp sets are NOW available!! And don't forget...if you NEED it all, we have a Gimme Kimmies Kit which features ALL the new June stamps at a discount!! But only for a limited time!

We've also got MORE new goodies in the shop including new paper pads and a totally new section of fun embellishments called BEAUTIFUL BUTTONS!! 

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

I've used Believe in Fairytales! He's coloured with copics with some clear Wink of Stella applied to various parts of his armour, shield, sword and feather. I added some big silver brads. The edges were distressed with Frayed Burlap TH ink. Rectangle STAX dies are by MFT (stamped panel and black matte panel).

{KKS} You're Enchanting!

Hey everyone!! Welcome back to day THREE of our JUNE Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks!!! All of our brand new rubber stamp sets will be released TONIGHT! Are you excited? 

Who doesn't love princes and princesses.....not to mention knights, frogs and DRAGONS!!!! We are SO thrilled to share this sweet set by Cheryl Grant! It is called BELIEVE IN FAIRYTALES!! This adorable set includes THREE main images plus SEVEN coordinating sentiments!! 

This week our challenge hostess is Stephanie ! And her challenge is ANYTHING GOES (as it always is during release week)!! So create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with any stamp but if you use a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp you'll double your chances to WIN!! 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 a $10 Gift Certificate to use on ANYTHING you want in the shop!! Wanna win?? 

I hope you can join us for all the fun and excitement and prizes TONIGHT beginning at 6pm EST!! Hope you can come hang out with the me and Krafty Girls at our LIVE ONLINE RELEASE PARTY! 

All the Krafty Girls and Guests listed below have lots of super FUN designs to show you featuring these awesome new stamps from Cheryl! And while you're hopping around, be sure to leave a comment because we are giving away a gift voucher!!! You could WIN some Krafty $$$ to spend at the shop!!!! There will be one winner from all the comments this week and it will be announced at the party!

Happy hoppin'!

{KKS} Let's Roll, Dude!

Hey everyone!! Welcome back to day TWO of our JUNE Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks!!! Have you been enjoying the peeks so far?? All of our brand new rubber stamp sets will be released on Saturday night!

One of the biggest requests I get for stamps is sets for boys/guys/men!! Well, today we are SO thrilled to share this fabulous set of stamps by artist Emilie Goulet, perfect from all the boys in your life! It is called LET'S ROLL, DUDE!! This fun set includes THREE main images plus SEVEN perfectly coordinating sentiments!! They are awesome!!!

I hope you can join us for all the fun and excitement and prizes SATURDAY beginning at 6pm EST!! Hope you can come hang out with the me and Krafty Girls at our LIVE ONLINE RELEASE PARTY!

All the Krafty Girls and Guests listed below have lots of super FUN designs to show you featuring these awesome new stamps from Emilie! And while you're hopping around, be sure to leave a comment on all the preview posts for this week because we are giving away a gift voucher!!! You could WIN some Krafty $$$ to spend at the shop!!!! {The winner will be announced at the party!}

Happy hoppin'!

{SPD} Beary Special Baby

Hello Friends! Today myself and the rest of the SugarPeas have a little hop in store for you! Every other month we showcase the stamps and dies that were released the previous month- this is called the Sweet2Repeat blog hop! The project that I have made for you includes tons of SPD products, and I sure hope you like it! It was such a fun card to make!

I just love the set Welcome Baby, and Welcome Baby Accent sugar cuts dies. I did something a little different and added the head of the teddy bear from the set Bee My Honey (our May Sweet Incentive Program stamp set) and adhered to the onsie. I used the 'For a beary special' from that set as well, and cut the word 'baby' from Baby Diaper Pin sugar cuts. The sentiment flag and wee star are from Gift Tag sugarcuts, and the tag that I adhered the onsie to was cut using the Brainy Bookmarks die, just trimming it down a bit in length!

 I did some machine stitching, and added a mini wooden clothespin and hemp twine. I also distressed my papers with TH Frayed Burlap ink. I entered this card into the last Deconstructed Sketch challenge....

Here are the SPD supplies that I used:

{KKS} Fin-tastic Friends

Yahoo!!! We've been busy behind the scenes at KKS Headquarters and we are thrilled to welcome you to Day ONE of the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps JUNE 2015 previews!!! 

Today the Krafty Girls and Guests are thrilled to share with you....FIN-TASTIC FRIENDS!! It's a fabulous new set by artist, Annie Rodrigue and we know some of you have been waiting for a NEW MERMAID set, so here it is! You'll find so many amazing creations on today's hop featuring both new images and sentiments from this sweet summer set! We know you are just going to LOVE these beauties and you'll be inspired as you check them out today!! Each set comes with the two fabulous image stamps, three awesome accessory stamps plus EIGHT coordinating sentiments!!

Oh my jeepers, this one is a FUN one to colour!!!! I used copics glossy accents and some loose glitter to make her into a rock star divalicious mermaid! I love her funky hair, summer cocktail and tied up t-shirt!!  

Below you will find all the Krafty Girls and Guests who have goodies to show you today and while you're visiting their blogs, be sure to leave some love at each stop because one lucky stamper from all the comments this week is going to WIN some $$ to the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!! 

ALL of our JUNE stamps will be available on Saturday night at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!!! Be sure to join us for an hour of celebrating the new stamp sets, fun and prizes on Saturday evening at our LIVE ONLINE RELEASE PARTY!! Come hang out with the Krafty Girls, Guests and me!!

{KKS} Friends are the Sunshine of Life

It's Wonderful Wednesday time!! We hope you can play along!! As always....it's ANYTHING GOES!! Break out your Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and get krafty!!

I've used a set from Krafty Girl Becky Pearce, called Hello, Friend! These sentiment sets make creating a card so quick and easy! With some great dies and patterned paper, I was able to pop this card out in about 15 minutes!!!

***Announcement! The official date for our Fall Krafty Krop (theme to be determined) is Saturday, September 12th!! Spots are extremely limited as this will be at Kimmie's home & Krafty Kave! Please message Kimmie right away to reserve your spot... a deposit will need to be made closer to the date. The event will run from 9 am to 9 pm and will include food, prizes, make and takes and FUN!!!

June Peeks start right here tomorrow!!! Grab your cup o' Joe and tune in right here for some fintastic peeks from the Krafty Girls & Guests that are sure to knock your socks off!!!

We want EVERYONE to be able to play along so your submission can use ANY stamp and can be any theme, any style, any design and it can be a card, a scrapbook page, an altered item....you name it!! It must be a NEW creation and you can enter on this post until June 16th at midnight! At the end of the month one random winner will be chosen from all the submissions for the whole month and will receive a $20 Gift Card to the shop!!! What do you think.....wanna WIN?? Let's see your krafty stuff!!

In addition to the great Krafty Challenges & Wonderful Wednesday, each month we will post a Sketch. The sketch will last all month long and if you use it in ANY of our Challenges or WW's during that month you will get an additional chance to win a store gift card! You do NOT have to use the sketch, it's just a little extra boost for your mojo if ya need it!

{SPD} Let her sleep...

I've used the SugarCut-Welcome Baby Accents baby onsie die to make this sweet card! I also cut the focal panel designer paper using the Heart Journal Card die. I added some cream lace, natural twine and machine stitching. I tied a mini button around the waist of the onsie for a little girly detail ;) The Echo Park DP and enamel dots can be found HERE.

You can head over to the SPD Blog to find all the details on how YOU can play along with us for a chance to win!

And be sure to take advantage of our summer sale!! Now's a great time to shop if you've been building up your wishlist!

{KKS} Summer fun!

Hi everyone! Welcome to another challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

We always enjoy your creations so be sure to submit them so you can WIN a $10 gift card to the Shop!! Show us your stuff!!

Today's challenge is SUMMER!! Although here in Alberta, even with the gorgeous weather we've been seeing lately, it isn't quite what I consider summer just yet! the kids still have almost a month of school left!

One of the best things about summer is golfing! I love golfing, so this guy is right up my ally! he's from the set Wild and Crazy Guys. I added in some MFT flag dies and twine, as well as dry embossing on the yellow strip, machine stitching and called it good!!! I love masculine cards, as they don't need a bunch of frou-frou! Dontcha love his little argyle paper-pieced shirt?

Have you joined the Kraftin Kimmie's Krafty Friends fb group?? It's the best place to keep up with all of the goings on as well as sharing YOUR creations and getting inspired by other Krafty Friends' creations!!!

SQUEEEELL!!!! Did ya see?! Did ya see?! Did ya see?!?! Kimmie's posted another Krafty Guest Contest!! Pop on over to the Krafty Friends FB page and enter your fave creation for your chance to hang with the Krafty Girls for the month of July!!! Deadline to enter is SUNDAY JUNE 7th!!!!!!!

FRUGAL FRIDAY specials are up!!!!!!! So many cuties on sale this weekend only! Sale ends on Sunday.

In addition to the great Krafty Challenges & Wonderful Wednesday, each month we will post a Sketch. The sketch will last all month long and if you use it in ANY of our Challenges or WW's during that month you will get an additional chance to win a store gift card! You do NOT have to use the sketch, it's just a little extra boost for your mojo if ya need it! 

Now create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp or any other stamp and be sure to use our THEME as a starting point for your creation!!! You will have until June 10th at 11:55 pm EST to get your entries in! Pull out those fabby stamps and play along! Have some krafty fun and join us this week!!

{SPD} Flashback Friday

Hey friends! Today I am being featured on the SugarPea Designs blog! Each week, SPD features a card using one of our 'older' stamp sets....there are so many new and exciting sets available from SPD, but we don't want you to forget about the oldies! It's time for Flashback Friday!!

I used one of our very first sets, Pizza My Heart! I fell in love with this portly pie maker instantly. For a few reasons.

1) I love pizza. I mean LOVE it. More than I should. 

2) Men cooking!? 'Nuff said. 

3) Moustaches are cool.

Card details:
I stamped in a light tan colour, trying my hand at the 'no lines' colouring that's taking the stamping world by storm. I used copics and a wee bit of pastel pencils for shading, and paper pieced his fat man pants.
For a pop of red, I tucked in a paper doily behind the main panel. You can find those HERE.
I used TH Distress Ink and lightly sponged around the edges and used my machine to straight stitch.
The crust, pepperoni and green peppers (as well as his eyes and buttons) all have a touch of glossy accents added to give some texture. I dabbed it on the pizza, just to give a bit of rough shine.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you've enjoyed my Flashback Friday card!