Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge #478 - Texture

Happy weekend crafty peeps!

Today I get the pleasure of being the hostess

for Challenge #478 at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE CHALLENGES.

The theme I've chosen is TEXTURE.

There are so many ways to add texture to your

creations.  One way that has become my favorite

is to use glitter or embossing paste with stencils. 

My card uses the super adorable YOU GIVE ME WINGS stamp set.

My texture was created with some BoBunny glitter paste, some 

die cut grass and hills, coloring of the wood on the door, the

rocks on the fairy hideaway and lots of layers.  

See it's easier than you might have thought to add texture.    

To make this card, I started by sponging the main panel

with the new Sparkling Sapphire KKS hybrid ink all over.

After that dried, the stars were added using the 

STARBURST stencil (released in March).

I added some Yummy Yellow KKS hybrid ink to the clear

glitter paste (so easy to do and create colors you want if you

don't have them already).  I also stenciled the "rocks" on 

the fairy house.  It was a really fun card to make and I'm  

happy with how it turned out.  I wish you could see  

the depth and sparkle in real life!

I'm also entering this card in the 

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes.

I hope you will decide to accept my challenge this week

and play along with us at KKS.  Each time you enter 

you increase your chances to win a $40 gift certificate 

to use in the KKS Shop.  We especially love when you

share your creations using KKS stamps and products! 

Thanks for visiting me today!  Hugs! D

Kraftin' Kimmie - Tips and Tuts June 27th - Four techniques with four stamp sets

Hey everyone - happy Monday!!

I'm up on the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge blog

today with a Tip and Tuts for you using

four different techniques and four different stamp sets.

Yep...ALL on ONE card :o).

Here's the finished creation.  

 Can you tell me what four techniques and four 

Kraftin' Kimmie stamp sets I used?

I have a sweet little prize for those of you who are 

willing to take a guess.  Just leave me a comment

and tell me what you think.  I'll draw one name at random on 

Friday from my comments and send you a sweet little

surprise.  Make sure you leave me an email if you 

want a chance at the prize so I know how to reach you

if you are the lucky winner.

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges:

The Brown Sugar Challenges #204 - Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenge Blog - June - Lots of Layers

Crazy 4 Challenges C4C#342 - Add a Butterfly

Come and Get it Challenges - Paper Piercing

(each of my layered panels has piercing from the die cut)

613 Avenue Create #182 - ATG w/optional twist

of Sights,Taste and Sounds of Summer

(I used Sights of butterflies, blue skies and flowers) 

 

Psst....you can go here to find the answers if you 

are stumped.  You can also see how I made this card.

Have a wonderful day and thanks for visiting me! 

Hugs! D

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenges #326 PINK! {Fairy Loved} - Happy birthday to me!!

Hello friends!

Happy Weekend to you!
Do you have any special plans?
Today is my 51st birthday so I'm going to do
whatever I want - LOL!
I was at the physical therapist office yesterday
and had to fill out new paperwork. Why is it that your
body starts to fall apart after 40?  Anyway...one of the questions
was my age.  As I wrote 50 down I realized that that would
probably be the last time I would write that age.
Somehow 51 seems a lot older to me today than
50 did yesterday - but I shall still celebrate that because
I'm above ground and healthy (for the most part) and have
lots of friends and family in my life that I love so much!

Okay enough about age... that gets to be an OLD subject (haha)
let's get to my DT card today for the new weekly challenge
at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE Challenges.
This week's challenge is a color challenge
and the color is PINK!!

Well...that one is right up my alley as it is my very
favorite color and one I love to use on my cards.
So I quickly inked up the most adorable little stamp
from last month's new release called "Fairy Loved"
and made this sweet little card - take a look:
(Psst...there's a special sale going on "While Kimmie's
Away" and you could snag this adorable stamp set for
20% off this weekend.  But Shhhh....it's a secret wink wink).

How's that for lots of pink??? I love Doodlebug papers

and have quite a large stash of them.  I can always find

a way to use these papers it seems.  I'm not sure if you can 

see the glitter on her wings (wink of Stella) but it

is really sweet IRL.  Doesn't that kitty look content? 

I used the April sketch at Kraftin Kimmie as my design

inspiration (just flipped it a bit and used a square instead of circle).  

In addition to the great Krafty Challenges & Wonderful Wednesday,
each month KK Challenges include a special 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!

Have you seen Kimmie's latest BRILLIANT idea?!?!? 
It's a SURPRISE KRAFTY GUEST KIT!  
Click on over and read all of the yummy, fabulous deets 
and then get your order in!!  Pre-order deadline is April 15th!  

And it's just 4 more sleeps until the April peeks start!  
I don't want to give away too much but I can 
promise you that it's another fabulous release
and I think you are gonna love all the new stamp sets!!

I'd like to enter my card above in the following challenges:
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges #272 - Anything Goes
The Outlawz Challenges - Twisted Thursday Anything Goes 
w/twist "anything with wings"
Crafting from the Heart Challenges #106  Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping in to visit me today! 
I hope you have the most fabulous weekend 
and find some time to get krafty and join the PINK
challenge this week! Til next time...hugs! D

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - March NEW Release Blog Hop - "Rosie Fairy"

Oh boy are you in for a treat today!!!

The NEW clear stamp sets for March are now
available at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS

and we are celebrating with a blog hop with 

lots of wonderful eye candy and inspiration provided 

by the Krafty Girls and Kimmie.

Today I am showcasing the gorgeous NEW

set called "Rosie Fairy" by artist Annie Rodrigue.

This is such a beautiful fairy and she comes with 4 great sentiments too!

Here's my card to share with you today using Rosie:

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges:
The Brown Sugar Challenges #190 -Spring

The Corrosive Challenge Blog March Challenge #3 - Anything Goes

Creative Card Crew #108 - Chicks (animal or human)

My Time to Craft Challenge #317 - Flowers

Ruby's Rainbow Challenges - #125 "The Earth Laughs in Flowers"

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge #105 Use Ribbon

Try it on Tuesdays #105 Nature (flowers)

I would also like to share with you a card I made using the NEW

YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE clear stamp set that I got in the

Spring Krafty Kard Kit.  There are so many beautiful patterned 

papers and awesome coordinating cardstock and...some

really yummy embellishments like buttons, brads, ribbon

flowers...oh my.  This is a limited edition kit and when its

gone, it's gone so you might want to snatch one up while you can!

Here's the adorable stamp set

Rosie Fairy and You Are My Sunshine and ALL the fabulous

NEW clear stamps we showed you this week 

are now available in the Kraftin' Kimmie shop.  

There's this awesome deal called the GIMME KIMMIES KIT

where you can get the entire new release for a discount!

You know you want 'em (wink wink) so go grab 'em now (smile).

Thanks for stopping in to visit me today.  Please be sure to 

go visit the rest of the team to see what awesome inspiration 

they have for you too! Hugs! D

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - March NEW Release Sneak Peek - DAY TWO "Fairy Loved"

Hi again and happy Wednesday!

I hope you were able to hop around yesterday for 

day one of the NEW clear stamp set release for March
from KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS.
Today we have another adorable set that I sure you 

will LOVE as much as I do.
It's called "FAIRY LOVED"by artist Emilie Goulet!

The set features two main fairy images and a sweet little butterfly
accessory stamp, plus three coordinating sentiments! They're such fun!

Here's my peek for today:

 Can you see how glittery her wings are?  Sometimes it's

difficult to see in the photos. Thanks to Wink of Stella pens

it is so pretty IRL.  I combined a sentiment from yesterday's 

sneak peek set called "Teacup Fairy" on today's card. 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #185 - Photo Inspiration

My inspiration from this are the words "Happy" "Smile" and "Laugh"

Crafting from the Heart Challenge #103 - Anything Goes

The Friday Mashup Challenges #244 - Shimmer and Shine

(I used Wink of Stella on the fairy wings and around the clouds)

  

All of the new March clear stamp sets will be released on Saturday afternoon! 

Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release Party beginning at 2pm EST! 

Join us in celebrating the new release, check out lots of krafty kreations, 

have a chance to win some prizes and just have fun 

with Kimmie and the Krafty Girls! Hope to see you there!

Kraftin' Kimmie - March NEW Release Sneak Peek DAY ONE - Teacup Fairy

Hello! hello! Hello!

So happy you are here to visit me as today is the start of  

another month of amazing NEW clear stamp sets that will be 

released at the end of this week at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!  

I know I say this almost every month but SERIOUSLY

this month is really something special!!

Our first day of Krafty Peeks has TWO new sets from artist, Annie Rodrigue!
These sweeties are perfect for spring and I mean, who doesn't love FAIRIES?!

 The first set, ROSIE FAIRY, features the sweet main image
PLUS FOUR fabulous coordinating sentiments!

And the second set, TEACUP FAIRY, features the lovely
main image PLUS FOUR fun coordinating sentiments!

My sneak peek today is of the TEACUP FAIRY

OH MY GOODNESS... Isn't she something AWESOME??

Here's a look at the inside too:

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

The Corrosive Challenge Blog - Challenge #3 "Anything Goes"

Craft Your Passion Challenges #303 - Anything Goes

Crop Stop Blog Linky Party #14 - Anything Goes

All of the new March clear stamp sets will be released on Saturday afternoon! 

Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release Party beginning at 2pm EST! 

Come join us to help celebrate the new release, check out lots of krafty kreations, 

have a chance to win some prizes and just have fun 

with Kimmie and the Krafty Girls! Hope to see you there!

Happy hoppin'!

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenges #309 - Winter Birthday

Happy weekend krafty peeps!

Wow how time is flying by right now.  

Just a couple more weeks and it will be Christmas!

I don't know about you but I'm no where near ready yet.

I will be putting up my tree and decorations this weekend.

But I still have a lot of gifts to make and buy, cards to 

finish and the holiday baking that I love to do.  

Not sure how it's all gonna get done but I'm going

to try and enjoy it as much as I can :o).

We have a new Saturday challenge up at 

KRAFTIN' KIMMIE CHALLENGES!

Have you been following along with our 12 Days of Handmade Giving? 

The Krafty Girls have come up with some spectacular handmade gift 

giving ideas, tune in to the blog to check them out!

I've been so impressed with the gifts so far and hope to try them all. 

Our THEME for this week's challenge is "Winter birthday".

I have several friends and family members with 

birthdays in December and January so I love the

opportunity to get a card done for one of them. 

My card today features the beautiful Snowball Fairy

from Kraftin' Kimmie - take a peek:

I actually surprised myself and used a monochromatic

color scheme.  I can only seem to do this when I don't

think about it.  When I'm told to use that my brain freezes LOL.

Can you see her sparkly wings and stars? It's kind of hard to see

in the photo but it's gorgeous IRL (courtesy of Wink of Stella pen).

I also added lots of bling with some clear rhinestones layered

on my snowy die cuts.  I think my recipient will love this card :o).  

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Brown Sugar Challenge Blog #175 - Anything Goes

(my second entry to this challenge)

The Card Concept #45 - Let it Snow

I was inspired by the snowflakes. My style is Classic & Elegant (I hope) 

Crafty Catz Challenge #304 Let it Snow

Creative Card Crew #101 Cold Outside

4 Crafty Chicks #275 Winter

Simon Says Wednesday Challenges - Let it Snow

The Outlawz Challenges - Friday Coloring "Let it Snow"

CAS-ual Chic Challenges #6 - Snowflakes

I hope that you will decide to join us this week for the Winter Birthday theme.  

We always enjoy your creations so be sure to submit them so you can 

have a chance to WIN a gift card to the Shop! We will be drawing one winner

 per month from all Saturday Challenge entries to win a $20 gift card!

 You can enter as ...many times per month as you'd like!

Have you joined the Kraftin Kimmie's Krafty Friends Facebook 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!

Frugal Friday specials are up in the store!There's some awesome stamp sets

on sale for 25% - 50% off this weekend!! 

Will you be joining us for Kraftin with Kimmie Live on December 10th?

See more details in the Facebook group.

Thanks for stopping by to visit.

Til next time...hugs and happy kraftin'! D