Monthly Archives: June 2012

You’re My BFF (KKS, Day 2)

Posted on June 14, 2012 | 30 comments

Ready to see another preview of Kraftin Kimmie‘s June 17 release?  Today the team is sharing samples of Cheryl Alger’s newest set, Lulu and Libby (as in “little sister” Libby).  The set comes with three sweet images and five coordinating sentiments.

I used the helpful big sister image from the set.

Aren’t they cute?  🙂

You can find direct links to more samples using this set HERE.  Don’t forget to leave comments as you look because you know one lucky stamper is going to receive a free Lulu and Libby set, just for commenting!

Thanks for visiting!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie Stamps “Lulu and Libby” (Cheryl Alger)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Antique Linen Distress    Paper:  Prism Crabapple Medium, X-Press It Blending Card, First Edition Paper “Boho Chic” (6×6)   Accessories: Copic markers (E00, E11, BV000, R20, Y21, YR23, E31, R81, R83, R85, E50, BG72, BG10, BG70), Prismacolor pencils, Prima Primmers, scrap of twill, Paper Studio trim, sponge.  Finished size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.

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So Very Grateful For You (KKS, Day 1)

Posted on June 13, 2012 | 18 comments

It’s time to begin previews of Kraftin Kimmie Stamps‘ June 17 release!  Today the team is sharing samples of a brand new set of Trinkets designed by Krafty Girl Nicole Aspinall.  This month we have Thank You Trinkets, a set of eight circular stamps made especially to fit in  1 3/8ths and 1 ¾ inch punches for quick and easy cutting.

My card uses one of the larger Trinkets, stamped in dreamy Eucalyptus pigment ink by Amuse Studio.  (LOVE this ink.  It’s perfect for stamping solid images.)

I paired my Trinket with one of Cheryl Alger’s cute Lulu and Friends images (colored with Copics, of course).  🙂

You can find direct links to more samples HERE.  Be sure to leave comments as you look because one lucky stamper will receive the Thank You Trinkets set free, just for commenting.  🙂

Thanks for visiting!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie Stamps “Lulu and Friends”  (Cheryl Alger) and “Thank You” Trinkets   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Amuse Studio Eucalyptus pigment Paper:  Prism Birchtone Medium, X-Press It Blending Card, Echo Park “Sweet Day” (6×6)   Accessories: Copic markers (E00, E11, BV000, R20, Y21, YR23, E35, E50, BG72, BG70), Prismacolor pencils, My Favorite Things Simply Scallops Small Die-namics, Spellbinders Neastabilities, Michaels adhesive pearls.  Finished size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.

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Happy Birthday, Taylor!

Posted on June 12, 2012 | 4 comments

Today I’m joining in with Taylor‘s many friends to wish her one of the happiest of birthdays EVER.  (She deserves it.)  🙂

For Taylor’s card, I’ve used one of my favorites of her latest release, Bikes & Trikes illustrated by Emily Burger for the Embracing Grace collection at Taylored Expressions.

I stamped the bike onto X-Press It Blending Card, colored the bits with Copic markers and paper-pieced the tiny seat.

I used the flower buckle from Shaped Buckles Taylored Dies to hold my sentiment tag.  After stamping the “happy birthday,” I trimmed the left side of the sentiment strip to fit in the buckle then wrapped the strip around the center and secured the end with liquid glue.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! And Taylor, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you!!  ♥

Stamps:  TE “Bikes & Trikes”  (Embracing Grace)   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black Paper:  The Paper Cut Red Hot, X-Press It Blending Card, Lilly Bee Designs “Homemade”  (6″x 6″)   Accessories:  Copic markers (R24, R27, Y19, YR27, E33, E35, E57, BG13, W1), Copic 0.3 black multiliner, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Shaped Buckles Taylored Die, Copic 1/4″ foam tape.  Finished size 5″ x 5″.

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MFT June Creative Challenge – Frame It!

Posted on June 12, 2012 | 17 comments

Welcome to this month’s My Favorite Things Design Team Creative Challenge. The Creative Challenge is a monthly feature where we are challenged to explore our creative side using a specific theme, product or technique.  This month we’ve been asked to Frame It!  Be sure to check the MFT Blog for a list of all the designers who have put their MFT stamps and/or Die-namics dies to work to create a framed piece of art for you.

I took this opportunity to create a gift for my daughter’s teacher.


I just happened to have a frame lying around with a 4″ x 6″ opening.  I thought this was the perfect size for a desk…not too big, not too small.

For the focal panel, I used Vertical Greetings stamp and die set, inking the word “better” in green for emphasis.

The yellow dotted panel is actually a pocket, created to hold a small note card. The tab was cut using Mini Tabs Foursome Die-namics and Mrs. Fox’s name was stamped using Typewriter Alphabet.

My daughter wrote a short, encouraging note “for one of those days.”  🙂

I adhered a small ruler using Copic’s 1/4″ double-sided high tack tape.  (That ruler is NOT going to come off.)  The heart was die-cut from Hearts a Plenty Die-namics and thin cardboard.  After die-cutting, I ran the heart through my paper crimper for a corrogated look.

For the card, I used one of my all-time favorite Pure Innocence sets, Being Cute is What I Do. I pieced her pants and top, placing a small foam booster beneath the center bottom edge of her shirt to add a little dimension.  The “thank you” (from Pure Innocence All Occasion Sentiments) was stamped onto another Mini Tabs Foursome.

To create the open heart, I die-cut a small heart shape using Hearts a Plenty Die-namics and My Favorite Cork. I then centered the tiny heart die from Notched Tag Die-namics and ran the cork heart through the die-cutting machine a second time. On the inside, I completed the “thank you” with “for all that you do” (from Thanks a Bunch).  A second die-cut heart finished off the inside.

On the gift bag, I used Ranger’s Antique Linen distress ink and the heart from Pretty Pocket to stamp a subtle pattern. I used Traditional Tags STAX to die-cut the tag shapes and the largest heart from Hearts a Plenty, again, run through the paper crimper.


Don’t forget to check out the MFT blog for more inspiration!

Thanks for visiting today!  🙂

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Vertical Greetings,” “Being Cute is What I Do” (Pure Innocence), “All Occasion Sentiments” (Pure Innocence), “Typewriter Alphabet,” “Thanks a Bunch”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Bamboo Leaves, Range Antique Linen Distress   Paper:  Prism Twilight Dark, X-Press It Blending Card, MFT Whip Cream Replenishments, Simple Stories “Summer Fresh”  (6×6)   Accessories:  Copic markers (E00, E11, BV000, R20, Y21, YR23, B93, B95, B97, BG70, E50), Prismacolor pencils, MFT Vertical Greetings, Hearts a Plenty, Mini Tabs Foursome, Simply Scallops Small, Notched Tag and Traditional Tag STAX Die-namics, Maya Road Vintage Wood Mini Rulers, My Favorite Cork, cardboard, paper crimper, buttons, string, MFT Sour Apple Grosgrain Ribbon, Copic 1/4″ double-sided high tack and 1/4″ foam tapes, frame.  Finished frame size (opening) 4″ x 6″, card size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.


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Free/Retired MFT stamps, anyone? Prima Flowers?

Posted on June 11, 2012 | 4 comments

I’m in the middle of a major purge in my stamp room and have LOTS of things to get rid of (in one way or another).

ETA:  EVERYTHING IS SOLD.   THANK YOU!!  🙂

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I Treasure our Friendship

Posted on June 9, 2012 | 5 comments

So…who ordered these adorable mermaids from Kraftin Kimmie Stamps?  Anyone?  🙂

It’s Challenge Day and the theme is “Under the Sea.”  If you’d like to play along, be sure to post a link to your creation on the Challenge Blog for your chance to win the mermaid hugging her knees from the new Sea Jewels set (as used today by Jenny.)

I have truly enjoyed designing with this set.  I think they’re the cutest mermaids ever.  🙂

I colored with Copics, added sparkle with my Buttermilk and Clear Spica glitter pens, then added some tiny “jewels” in her hands.

To see more samples using this adorable new set, click on over to the Krafty Blog (HERE).  There’s all kinds of inspiration there.  🙂

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a great weekend!

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie Stamps “Sea Jewels”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black    Paper:  Bazzill Navajo, X-Press It Blending Card, Echo Park “Paradise Beach” (6×6)   Accessories: Copic markers (E00, E11, R20, E31, E33, E35, E57, Y00, BG10, BG53, BG57, BG70), Buttermilk and Clear Spica glitter pens, Zva Creative pearl flourish, miscellaneous rhinestones, My Favorite Things Fishtail Flags STAX Die-namics.  Finished size 5″ x 5″.

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Sea Jewels Release — Shore Do Love You!

Posted on June 8, 2012 | 26 comments

Welcome to Kraftin Kimmie Stamps‘ release of SEA JEWELS, the latest and greatest Krafty Klubhouse Kit!  The set is available right HERE right now, but first, I hope you’ll check out our release hop where one lucky commenter will be chosen to receive the SEA JEWELS set for free!  🙂

If you’d like to start at the beginning of the hop, you can do that HERE.  If you’ve just come from Jessie, you’re right on track.

As I mentioned yesterday, the kit comes with three adorable mermaid images plus seven coordinating sentiments. Sooo sooo cute.

I colored my mermaid with Copics, using the “feathering” technique to blend the yellow into the green on her body.  To feather, begin along the bottom edge with the green marker and, with light strokes, pull the marker about 3/4 of the way across the area, lifting the marker lightly at the end of each stroke.  Then from the opposite edge, repeat with the yellow marker, going into the green area, lifting the marker lightly at the end of each stroke. When I was finished blending, I added some darker/brighter green along the base as well as some sparkles from a Buttermilk Spica glitter pen.

Don’t forget, if you order the SEA JEWELS kit before June 22, you’ll also receive a 20% off code to use on any online order in July!

Your next stop along the hop is with one of my stamping buddies and idols, JENNY PETERSON.  (LOVE her work!)

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie Stamps “Sea Jewels”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black    Paper:  Papertrey White (base), X-Press It Blending Card, Echo Park “Paradise Beach” (6×6)   Accessories: Copic markers (E00, E11, R20, B00, Y21, YR23, E35, E57, YG03, YG06, YG17, BG0000), Buttermilk Spica glitter pen, Studio Calico Wood Veneer hearts, Creative Memories circle cutting system, My Favorite Things Catch a Wave Die-namics, Buttercream twine by The Twinery.  Finished size 5″ x 5″.

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Taylored Expressions, June Release

Posted on June 7, 2012 | 2 comments

TE Release Day!

  • All of the new products are now available for purchase! Check out the Fresh Out of the Oven Department to see everything in one place!
  • More projects from the Baker’s Dozen to inspire you.  Just follow the link list below.
  • Be sure to check the TE Current Specials page to find out how you can get FREE 4th of July Stamps with your purchase.

My card today uses  Bikes & Trikes illustrated by Emily Burger for the Embracing Grace collection at Taylored Expressions.

I just love the two-seater.  How cute for an anniversary card?  I colored with Copics then threaded my ribbon through a heart buckle die-cut using Shaped Buckles Taylored Die.

Be sure to check out what the Baker’s Dozen have created today:

You can find all the new sets and dies in the Fresh Out Of the Oven Department!

While I will be posting more using Taylored Expressions, this is my last Guest Designer release post with the Bakers Dozen.  I just want to thank them for having me.  It has been a lot of fun playing along with you extremely talented ladies!  ♥

Thanks SO much for visiting!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  TE “Bikes & Trikes”  (Embracing Grace)   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black Paper:  Stampin Up Cameo Coral, X-Press It Blending Card, My Mind’s Eye Six by Six “Honeycake” (6″x 6″)   Accessories:  Copic markers (R21, R22, R24, C1, C3, C00, BG10, BG11, B91-to dye ribbon), Stampin Up White Taffeta, Shaped Buckles Taylored Die.  Finished size 5″ x 4 1/2″.

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KKS Special Release – Sea Jewels!

Posted on June 7, 2012 | 12 comments

On Friday, July 8th, Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps will release an exclusive Moonlight Whispers stamp set.  SEA JEWELS is the second of our special Krafty Klubhouse Kits and it is C-U-T-E.  The set includes three special edition stamps designed by Annie Rodrigue, plus seven coordinating sentiments.

As an added bonus, if you order by June 22nd, you will also receive a special coupon code for 20% off, to be used on any additional online order in the Kraftin Kimmie store during the month of July.  Good deal!

I stamped my mermaid onto X-Press It Blending Card then colored with Copics. I used my Creative Memories circle cutter to cut around the mermaid, leaving her hair to hang off the edge.

After coloring, I used a Buttermilk Spica glitter pen to add dots of sparkle to her body and hair.  (I ♥ this set.)

Being part of the Krafty Klub requires no membership.  Just buy if you like! Sea Jewels will ONLY be sold as a set and ONLY at the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Shop.

The set goes live in the shop at midnight tonight.  The Krafty Girls will return with more samples and an exciting hop where you’ll have a chance to win a set of Sea Jewels!  (One random commenter from tonight’s hop will be chosen.)   See you then!  🙂

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie Stamps “Sea Jewels”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black    Paper:  Papertrey Ink Kraft, X-Press It Blending Card, Echo Park “Paradise Beach” (6×6)   Accessories: Copic markers (E00, E11, R20, E13, E15, E18, R00, R01, R22, R24, E40, E41, E43, Y21, YR24, BG10, BG0000), Buttermilk Spica glitter pen, Michaels adhesive pearls, Creative Memories circle cutting system, My Favorite Things Simply Scallops Die-namics.  Finished size 5″ x 5″.

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Thanks Bunches

Posted on June 6, 2012 | 5 comments

Hi everyone!  It’s time to get sketchy once again with My Favorite Things.  Can you believe we’re up to Week 75?

For this week’s card I used our cute new Blessed Mouse from last night’s release, Circle STAX, Hearts a Plenty and File Tab Die-namics.

I stamped my image onto X-Press It Blending Card (my favorite paper for coloring with Copics), colored my image then die-cut the circle using Circle STAX. I then stamped the butterfly twice…once hanging off the edge of the paper and a second time for coloring the wings and adhering over the body, hanging off the edge of the circle.

I used a 0.3 Copic multiliner to doodle in the butterfly’s flight pattern.

The heart was die-cut from My Favorite Cork using Hearts a Plenty Die-namics.  Card base is MFT Red Hot cardstock.

On the inside, I used more Circle STAX, stamping the sentiment along the curve.  To do this, I placed my sentiment stamp onto the die, fitting the circle.  I then placed my acrylic block on top to pick up the stamp, double-checked the curve by placing the mounted stamp over the die again (or the die-cut circle), adjusted (if necessary) and then stamped.  (Clear as mud?)

<—Here’s the sketch if you’d like to play along. Remember, if you upload your card to the SCS gallery using the keyword MFTWSC75, you will have the chance to win up to $20 in MFT money!  One winner is chosen at random each week.  More info can be found in the MFT Forum in SCS.

Thanks for visiting!  Have a great day!  🙂

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Blessed Mouse” (Pure Innocence)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Summer Sky   Paper:  MFT Red Hot Replenishments, X-Press It Blending Card, Lilly Bee Design “Homemade” (6×6)   Accessories:  Copic markers (C00, C1, C3, R20, B00, B02, B05, G14, G09, G28, R22, R24, R27, BG70), 0.3 black Copic multiliner, MFT Circle STAX, Hearts a Plenty and File Tab Die-namics, button, string.  Finished size 5″ x 5″.

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