Category Archives: Kraftin Kimmie

Hello.  🙂  The girls are back today with more previews of Kraftin Kimmie’s July releases.  Today I’ve used Little Red from the Moonlight Whispers line.  Along with the image comes a basket accessory stamp and two sentiments.  🙂

Oops!

It’s been a while since I “dirtied up” a card but since Little Red’s cape is a bit worn, I thought it could be a bit dirty as well.

After stamping and coloring my image, I cut it out with a Nestie, then left the die-cut in place while I sponged some Walnut Stain distress ink around the edges.  I sponged around the edges of the patterned papers as well.  Before (and a bit after) tying the ribbon, I sponged it also with the distress ink.

The sentiment was heat embossed to help it stand out against the gingham print.

For direct links to more design team previews, please check out the Krafty Blog HERE.  I’ll be back tomorrow with my favorite image from this latest release.  🙂  Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie “Little Red”  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Walnut Stain Distress   Cardstock: Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate, Vintage Cream   Patterned Paper: October Afternoon Farm Fresh 8×8  Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, E31, E33, E57, R20, R22, R29, YG03, B000, B00, W3, W5), eyelet trim, Papertrey Ink Pure Poppy ribbon, Spellbinders Nestabilities, sewing machine, sponge, dimensional boosters, clear embossing powder.  Finished size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.

Hello!  Today begins previews for Kraftin Kimmie’s July releases!  We’ll be sharing previews through Saturday, the 17th, with a Release Blog Hop on Sunday, the 18th.

This month in the Moonlight Whispers line, Annie has created the CUTEST fairy tale images!  And there are three new mouse images by Steven Leary as well!  All are really cute and we’ve been eager to share.  🙂

Let Your Hair Down!

My sample today uses Rapunzel.  I’ve always loved her, and how fun to actually have a stamp of her!  Of course my daughter had to point out the fact that Rapunzel’s hair is blonde, not brown.  When we went to see “Despicable Me” yesterday afternoon, didn’t I pay attention to the previews of Disney’s new movie “Tangled”?  Well, yes, I did pay attention (I wasn’t asleep yet), and yes, I do know that Rapunzel’s hair is blonde.  But I didn’t feel like coloring her hair blonde and I think she’s just as pretty as a brunette.  So there.  🙂

I colored the tiny pearls with a pink Copic, and the layout was inspired by an older Mojo Monday sketch.  It’s difficult to see in the photo, but I also stamped the tiny bow at the end of her hair an extra time, cut it out and glued only the center over the bottom bow, bending up each side just slightly.

For links to more design team samples of Kimmie’s previews, please check out the Krafty Blog HERE. 

I’ll be back with more over the next three days.  Thanks so much for stopping by!   🙂

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie Stamps “Rapunzel” (Moonlight Whispers)  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Prism Intense Azalea, Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream  Patterned Paper: Imaginisce Baby Powder Oopsie Daisy and Queen of the Crib  Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, E33, E35, E37, R20, R81, R83, R85, YG11, YG03, YG000), Prismacolor Pencils, Recollections pearls, ribbon, Spare Parts trim by Paper Studio, Creative Memories oval cutter, Stamp-a-ma-jig, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.

Hi everyone!  It’s time for another challenge with Kraftin Kimmie!  This week Andrea has challenged us to “Pink it Up.”  So I did.  🙂

Yes You Can-Can!

Suzette (from the Moonlight Whispers line) is dancing up a storm, providing some needed encouragement for a friend in need.

I colored her with Copics and then added some glossy shine to her lips and heart hair clip using a clear 3-d glaze pen.

To see more samples for this challenge, you can check out the Krafty Blog.  If you’d like to play along, be sure to link your creation there for your chance to win a free stamp from Kraftin Kimmie!  And fyi–Kimmie’s July previews begin next Thursday!  🙂

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie “Suzette” (Moonlight Whispers)  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Bazzill (pink), Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream  Patterned Paper: My Mind’s Eye Quite Contrary Little Miss Muffet “Hello Beautiful” Little Flowers  Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R20, R81, R83, R85, YG0000), Webster’s Pages trim, Prima flowers, brads, Prismacolor pencils (ground), clear Sakura 3-d glaze pen, dimensional boosters, red-line tape (beneath trim).  Finished size: 5 ½” x 5 ½”.

Hi everyone.  Time for another challenge with Kraftin Kimmie.  This week Donna has a fantastic sketch for us.  I (very) often struggle with layouts so when that part is done for me, I’m a happy camper.  You can find the sketch and challenge details here.  Be sure to post a link to your creation on the Krafty blog so you’ll have a chance to win a free stamp from Kraftin Kimmie!

A Cup of Love for You

Here I’ve used Nadine from the Moonlight Whispers collection. She was part of the coffee/tea kit but is now available separately. 

In place of Nadine’s cookies, I used Gabrielle’s tea cup accessory stamp, then filled the cup with two punched hearts, adding a bit of highlight to each with an opaque white pen.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!  🙂

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie “Nadine” (Moonlight Whispers)  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Papertrey Ink Pure Poppy, Vintage Cream  Patterned Paper: October Afternoon Fly a Kite, Farm Fresh, Thrift Shop 8×8 paper pads  Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, E13, E17, E18, R20, R27, R59, Y21, BG0000, BG01, Y0000, W00, W1), Prismacolor pencils, Inksenntials white opaque pen, 1” circle punch, heart punch, jute string, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.

This week with Kraftin Kimmie my fellow krafty girl, Melanie, is challenging us to make a shaped card (anything but square).  Since my brain is in multiple places at the moment, I decided to go with a simple circle.  If you’d like to play along with the challenge, be sure to post a link to your creation HERE on the Krafty blog for your chance to win a free stamp from Kraftin Kimmie.

Sandy Wishes

I used all Nestabilities to create my card.  The card base was cut into a circle using my biggest round Nestie with the layered scalloped circle attached to the circle base.

After coloring Sandcastle Miles, I added lots of sparkle to the sand using a Buttermilk Spica glitter pen.  A black 3-d glaze pen added a bit of dimension and shine to Miles eyes.  And the layout was inspired by an older Mojo Monday sketch.

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!

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Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie “Sandcastle Miles” and “Mermaid Sentiments”  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock: Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream (base)  Patterned Paper:  My Mind’s Eye Quite Contrary Jack & Jill  Accessories:  Copic markers (E21, E31, E33, E35, E53, R20, R27, R59, W1), Spellbinders Nestabilities, brads, Buttermilk Spica glitter pen, black Sakura 3-d glaze pen.  Finished size 4 ¼” x 4 ¼”.

Hi.  🙂   This week Kraftin Kimmie is sponsoring the sketch on the Cute Card Thursday blog.  I was a bit of a rebel and changed the layout a little bit so hopefully that’s ok.  The original sketch is a great one.  I just felt the need to tweak it just a tad for my design. 

Something’s Fishy

I used another of the super-cute mermaids from Kimmie’s Summer Mermaid Kit.  This is Arianna.   I believe those little seahorses have been up to something and she’s going to get to the bottom of it.  🙂 

The sentiment is from the Mermaid Sentiments which comes as part of the kit.

After coloring the image with markers, I used Buttermilk, Melon, Lavender and Sky Blue glitter pens to add lots of sparkle.

ETA:  I’ve had several questions on how I colored this image so I’ll address them here, now, rather than later.  Please know that I’m not Copic certified, there may be easier/better ways to achieve certain looks, and that I have learned from other bloggers and by trial and error.  This is just how *I* do it (which doesn’t mean it’s the “right” or “best” way).  🙂

• To color the blue shadow around the mermaid and seahorses, I used a B0000 marker.  I began at the edge of the image, dragging the marker out and away from the image, lifting off the paper as I drag away.  I then went back and added more color closer to the image (using the same method but shorter strokes).  Once I was satisfied with the shadow, I used a marker filled with Copic Colorless Blending Solution, sweeping the marker in circles over the edges of the color.  Doing so softens the edges, blending the color out into the paper.
• Beneath the fins, I *lightly* colored the body area with YG03, only adding extra color along the bottom edge.  I then added the Y21 and YR31 to the fin area, concentrating the color in the bottom and top corners and along the left side  of the top (layer) fin.

 I hope that helps!  🙂

I’ll be back tomorrow with two teacher “thank you” cards.  I can’t believe it’ll be the last day of school.  That year went by FAST.  Sniff-sniff. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie Summer Mermaid Kit (“Arianna” and “Mermaid Sentiments”)  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Prism Black, Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream  Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey Kioshi 6×6 paper pad  Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, E31, E33, E35, E50, E57, Y21, YR31, YG03, YG05, V12, V15, V17, R20, B0000), Spica glitter pens(Buttermilk, Sky Blue, Melon, Lavendar), Cloud9 Design Rain Dots, Fiskars Rotary Trimmer w/scallop blade, brads, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.

Today Kraftin Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new June images!  As you’ve seen over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks,  Annie Rodrigue has created the MOST MARVELOUS MERMAIDS!  They are part of our Summer Mermaid Kit which includes six stunning mermaid images, six matching accessory stamps (plus a few bonuses) and a coordinating Mermaid Sentiment set with over 20 perfect phrases!!  This kit is only available as a set and only at the Kraftin Kimmie Shop for a limited time!

We are also THRILLED to introduce our newest artist, Steven Leary!!  He has brought us some super-cute images featuring Miles the Mouse!  Miles is having lots of fun at the beach this month and we know you’ll love him!!   You’ll get to check out Miles and all of the other new images in today’s June release KRAFTY HOP!!

To start at the beginning, head on over to the Kraftin Kimmie Challenge Blog.  As you hop, remember to leave a comment at every stop as some lucky stampers will win packages of stamps from the new release!!  When you’re done hopping, be sure to head over to the Kraftin Kimmie store because ALL the new images are now available!  Also, every order placed this week will receive a little goodie bag of random bonus accessory stamps! How about that???

Swimming By to Say Hi!

I love Tubing Miles.  🙂 

I used my Fiskars Rotary Trimmer with the wave blade to create the alternating blue/ivory “waves”.

I stamped the tube twice, popping up the bottom edge with dimensional boosters.  Miles’ mask is also popped up.  I stamped the mask portion a second time, colored it, then used a kraft knife to cut out the center.  I cut out the oval along the outer edge, adhered the piece to a scrap of acetate and cut out the oval again.  Thin strips of foam boosters were placed around the edge, giving the mask just enough of a lift.

Your next stop along the Krafty hop is with super-crafty JENN BALCER!  Woohoo!  Can’t wait to see what she’s come up with!  🙂

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Happy hopping (and shopping)!! 

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie Stamps “Tubing Miles” and “Mermaid Sentiments” (Summer Mermaid Kit)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock: Prism Mystic Medium, Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream   Patterned Paper: My Mind’s Eye 29^th Street Market Bright Original Dots/Bold Blue  Accessories:  Copic markers (E31, E33, B93, B95, R35, R37, B0000), buttons, cream jute string, scrap of acetate, Stampin’ Up Mini-Library Clip, Prima lace, Fiskars Rotary Trimmer w/Wave blade, sewing machine.  Finished size 5” x 5”.

Hello.  🙂   It’s a preview day with Kraftin Kimmie  but also Saturday, which means challenge day.  This week’s Krafty challenge is to create with a water or beach theme.  You can find the details (and more samples) HERE.  If you play along, be sure to link your design on the Krafty Blog for your chance to win a free Kraftin Kimmie stamp! 

I have one more mermaid before tomorrow’s big release!  This is Marina. 

Best Fishes

She’s so pretty.  And skinny.  🙂

As with the rest of my mermaids, Marina is covered with sparkles.  The fish is as well.  I had a hard time capturing the glitter this time…maybe it was the time of day.  *shrugging* 

To attach the sentiment, I linked together several jump rings and hung them from the fish’s tail. 

To see more samples using the Summer Mermaid kit and two Miles images, please check HERE.  I’ll be back tomorrow with Miles and Kimmie’s release hop!  🙂

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie Stamps “Summer Mermaid Kit” (Marina and Mermaid Sentiments)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock: Prism Intense Kiwi, Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream   Patterned Paper: October Afternoon Thrift Shop  Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, E31, E33, E35, E50, E57, YG03, YG05, YR23, YR24, YR61, Y11, B0000), brads, Creative Memories Oval Cutter, Making Memories Antique Jump Rings, Fiskars Apron Strings Border Punch, May Arts crocheted trim, Melon and Buttermilk Spica glitter pens, brads, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.

Hello.  🙂  Today I have a sample using one of Kraftin Kimmie‘s new Miles the Mouse images.  I think he’s totally adorable but I’ll admit, I seem to have fallen into a bit of a hole with my creativity.   Hopefully, I’ll be happier with the next one (on Sunday).

Have a Beachin’ Day!

I had a hard time matching the greenish/blue color for Miles’ swim trunks so I paper-pieced them.  I even cut out the tiny flowers after stamping them onto the gold print paper. 

After coloring Miles, I colored over his eyes with a black 3-d glaze pen for some added dimension and shine.

To see more samples of Kimmie’s June releases, please check HERE.  The Summer Mermaid Kit and both Miles images will be available Sunday, June 13th.

I’ll be back tomorrow with another Moonlight Whispers mermaid!  Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!  🙂

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie Surfing Miles and Mermaid Sentiments  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Prism Candle Glow Dark, Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream  Patterned Paper:  Crate Paper Static “Voltage” and “Tight”  Accessories:  Copic markers (E31, E33, R200, R20, BG0000, W1), Prismacolor pencils, McGill Petite Petals punch, brads, twill, sewing machine. Finished size 5” x 5”.

Hi everyone! I’m back with another sample using Kraftin Kimmie’s June Mermaid kit (available Sunday, June 13th)!  Meet Cordelia!

Eat My Bubbles!

While I was coloring her, I was trying to decide which of the new Mermaid Sentiments to use and I thought, “She sure looks like she’s thinking that others can eat her bubbles.”  Hee, hee, hee.

After coloring the image with Copic markers, I dotted colorless blending solution over the seashells in Cordelia’s hair and along her body.  (A tip I picked up from my friend, Lori.)

I also added some tiny adhesive pearls to the string of pearls in her hair.

These mermaids really are fun to color.  🙂

Once I was finished with my markers, and just like my mermaid yesterday, I colored over parts with the same Melon and Buttermilk Spica glitter pens.

For direct links to more samples, please check out the Krafty blog HERE.  I’ll be back tomorrow with Miles the Mouse.  🙂

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie “Summer Mermaid Kit” (Cordelia and Mermaid Sentiments)  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Prism Herbal Garden Dark, Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream  Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Kioshi 6×6 paper pad  Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, E31, E33, E35, E50, R20, R81, R83, R85, YG63, YG67, G85, Y21, Y17, BG0000, colorless blending solution), Prima Flight of Fancy flower, ribbon, Recollections mini adhesive pearls, Spica Melon and Buttermilk glitter pens, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.