Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge #576 - USE A CIRCLE.

  

Good morning and welcome to another fabulous and fun 

Saturday Challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps !

Each and every Saturday we post a brand new challenge

 for the week and you are welcome to enter as many times as you like.

These must be new creations and you are welcome to use any stamp, 

however, using Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp products will earn you double entries!

This week the theme for Challenge #576 is USE A CIRCLE.

We've got some fabulous examples for this theme, 

and can't wait to see what you create too!

PLUS - check this out!!!!

We also have an amazing Spring Krafty Krop Weekend 

going on in our Krafty Friends FB group!

Be sure to go to the group and check out all the fun!!

My card for this challenge features one of the awesome sentiments

from MY HERO and one of the dragon

images from DRAGON FLIGHT framed by two circles.

The monthly prize is a $25 voucher to the Krafty shop!!!

Woohoo!  There are two ways to enter: you can link up your creation 

on the  Kraftin’ Kimmie blog page and

you can upload your photo to the album in our 

Krafty Friends FB group.

Also, if you need a little extra inspiration or a jump start 

to your mojo, we have a new sketch each month!

Feel free to use it any time!

And don't forget about this weekend's Frugal Friday Specials!! 

We've got a selection of gorgeous stamp sets 

on SALE 40% OFF this weekend while supplies last!!  

Be sure to check out all the fun projects the Design Team 

has come up with in the links below, and we can't wait to 

see you for the Spring Krafty Krop Weekend!! Happy kraftin'!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge # 534 - TEXTURE

Hello krafty peeps - happy weekend to you!

We have a new theme challenge starting today at

KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS.

Each and every Saturday we post a new challenge and

you have all week to enter as many times as you'd like.

Each entry must be a NEW creation and you're welcome to

use any stamp set - but if you use a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp

and/or product your entry will count as double toward the

monthly prize drawing. What's the prize you might ask???

It's a $25 gift voucher to spend in the KKS Shop!

 Awesomeness right?!?!

Our hostess this week is krafty gal Keri who has chosen

TEXTURE as the theme for Challenge #534.

There are soooo many ways to add texture (or the appearance

of texture). You can add texture with your coloring, by using 

buttons, fabric, ribbon, distress paper, glitter, embossing, dots 

sequins, textured dies, metal charms...see what I mean?!!

 At first I was completely stumped and overwhelmed with this

concept.  Then as I started digging through all my crafty stash 

I came up with all kinds of  stuff I've completely forgotten about.  

Then I was overwhelmed with what to use first and 

tons of ideas flooded my head for the next time - LOL!

That's why they call it a challenge peeps - sometimes it

pushes us out of our comfort zone and allows us the opportunity

to try new things.  Will you accept our challenge this week?

My card features one of the super adorable images from 

MAKE A WISH and LOTS of texture
(maybe even a little too much haha).

On initial glance how many ways would you say I added texture?

Let's count them: 1) glitter paper

2) embossed edging around the square die cut shape

3) enamel dots

4) colored rhinestones

5) a sequin

6)fabric flowers

7) scrunching up the flowers and adding color for depth

8) wink of Stella on her colored pieces of hair & the blue flower 

9) Pop dotted the sentiment to be raised slightly

10) coloring of the outfit to create folds

ohhh and last 11) a curled corner on the top right. 

WHEW! Maybe a bit overload but soooo much FUN!

Truly stretched me outside my comfort zone and I loved it.

In addition to the KKS Challenge I am also entering these challenges:
YNS Fun Friday Challenges #140 - Sparkle and Shine
Just Add Ink #508 - Just Add "F"  (mine is flowers)
Cute Card Thursday Challenge #637 - Anything Goes
Krafty Chicks Challenges #510 Week One "Stamp Act"

It's supposed to be rainy all weekend here which is a bummer

for my family and friends who are trying to celebrate graduates

with a ceremony or party (socially distanced of course). 

I will be going to a couple of those events but also 

crafting my little heart away in preparation of the JUNE

NEW Release peeks which start next week.  

If you are looking for some krafty fun this weekend?

How about a June Jamboree Weekend? 

The Krafty Krew has put together two days of  

live color alongs, challenges and tutorials 

featuring the stamps and products from the May

release.  It will be Jam packed with inspiration and fun

and PRIZES! I hope you'll be able to pop in and participate.

You'll find details in the Kraftin' Kimmie Friends Facebook Group.  

Before I go I want to remind (enable) you about the

Frugal Friday specials going on this weekend only.

These deals are a great way to build your KKS stash!

Thanks so much for visiting me today! There are some

links below so you can go visit the others who have

created some projects for the TEXTURE Challenge.  Enjoy!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenges #528 - Fantasy/Magic

I'm so happy you're here to visit my blog today.

Every Saturday a new theme challenge starts at

KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!

This week the theme for Challenge #528 is Fantasy or Magic.

There are so many fun stamp sets at Kraftin' Kimmie 

that fit this theme ever so perfectly.  

I decided to use the Darling Dragons (because they

are magical creatures) to make a 

fantasy-tical birthday card for my daughter. 

The background was made with the Chubby Clouds stencil

and Bubbly Blue and Purple Pansy KKS hybrid inks.

The Purple Pansy ink is on SALE for the rest of this month.

The extra flames were created with the Wonderful Waves stencil -

just a section of it, and then cut out.  I used the

Morning Marigold and Pumpkin Patch KKS hybrid inks

on the "flames" and them added a touch of red with a 

colored pencil.  I had a lot of fun making this care

and most importantly my daughter LOVED it! 

I hope you will join our challenge this week and share your

own fantasy/magical creation.  You have a whole week to  

submit your entry.  Just remember that must be a NEW

creation to qualify as an entry for the monthly prize drawing. 

The monthly prize is a $25 voucher to spend in the KKS Shop.

And before I go...here's a link to the FRUGAL FRIDAY 

sales that you might want to check out.  

Thanks for visiting me!  Sending you crafty, social distanced HUGS!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

DAY ONE Sneaky Peek - "Make a Wish" by Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps

Oh my goodness HELLO! 

Today is a special day because it's DAY ONE

 of the amazing New Release sneak peeks for

KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!!!

I'm so excited about the set we are sharing today -

very Disney inspired and one of my favorite movies

It's called MAKE A WISH by artist Neda Sadreddin.  

My card today features the fun genie and the
NEW  LOTS OF DOTS stencil.  Every time I

look at this stamp I hear Robin Williams voice in 

my head.  He was so fantastic in this role!

 I used Nuevo mousse with the stencil. The texture 

and shimmer from the mousse is so fun 

(but doesn't come through very good in this photo). 

Here's a pic of the rest of this fabulous and fun stamp set

Isn't it just magical?! I love it!

And...that's not all!!!  As you hop along to the blogs
of the krafty krew (see links below) you'll see
more fabulous creations using the other new products too -
2 fantastic stencils, some more gorgeous FRUITY DOTS
(enamel dots) in bright summery colors and the stunningly
gorgeous PINK PIZZAZZ hybrid ink.

I'd like to also enter my card in the following challenges:
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog #218 - Make Your Own Background and/or Use Dies or Punches
(I made my own background and used two different dies)
Happy Little Stampers - May Anything Goes with Dies
Fab 'n Funky Challenges #439 - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations Challenges #390 - Anything Goes
The Crafty Addicts Challenge Blog #60 - Anything Goes

I hope that you'll be joining us on Sunday, May 12th  at 4pm EST
for the LIVE ONLINE RELEASE PARTY in the
Krafty Friends Facebook Group.  You can get all the new
products in the KKS Shop right after this fun event!

See you tomorrow for Day Two and another
awesome NEW stamp set!!! Hugs D

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Happy Birthday Diana {aka Nana Diana} - Surprise Hop!

Oh hello! Thanks so much for being here to visit me!

Today is a very lovely (and super sweet) lady's birthday.  

We  have a special birthday hop at
KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS
to celebrate in her honor.  

Please say a BIG Happy Birthday to Diana (aka Nana Diana)!

I used the super sweet Unicorns and Rainbows to make this 

card for Diana - I hope she will like it!!

Diana I sincerely hope that your day is as WONDERFUL

as you are - you deserve it!  Hugs dear lady! 

Pop on down and visit the links below for more
cards celebrating Diana's birthday!  Happy Tuesday y'all!

Before I sign off, I would also like to enter this card
in the following challenges:
Addicted to Stamps Challenge #149 Animals
Seize the Birthday - A.G. w/Optional topping Something Sweet
(I didn't use the topping option)

Crafting From the Heart Challenges #161 Always Anything Goes

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - July 2016 NEW Release Sneak Peeks DAY TWO

Well hello again and welcome back to DAY TWO 

of the July NEW Release Sneak Peeks at

KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!

Today's release is the CUTEST fantasy creature 

ever and one that is near and dear to my heart

because it is a book lovin' dragon stamp set
by artist Emilie Goulet called BOOK DRAGON!

This 3x4 clear stamp set features a gorgeous and magical
dragon image PLUS four awesome coordinating sentiments!

I have been known to sit and devour books 

for hours at a time (although not as much lately

as I would like).  My daughter is the same way!

Here's my card to share with you today!

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges:
If You Give a Crafter a Cookie Challenge #47 - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion Challenges #319 - Anything Goes
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog #152 Things with Wings
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenges - July - AG

Fab N Funky Challenges #312 Two or More Patterned papers

All the NEW July clear stamp sets will be released
on Saturday night! Be sure to join us at the
LIVE Online Release Party beginning at 6pm 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 Stamps July 2016 Release - Sneak Peek DAY ONE!

Hello and Happy Wednesday krafty peeps!

I'm so excited because today is the start of the

July NEW Release Sneak Peeks at

KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!!!

Kimmie and her artists have outdone themselves again!

We are starting off with a bang with TWO wicked new stamp sets
by artist Annie Rodrigue!! The first is a hauntingly cute witch
called WITCH WANDA! This 4x4 clear stamp set comes with the
sassy main image PLUS three fun coordinating sentiments!

The second set features another silly little witch called
WITCH WILLA! This 4x4 set comes with the sweet main image
PLUS five coordinating sentiments!

I'm using Witch Wanda on my card today 

( I absolutely LOVE her!!!)

I paired her with some adorable and bright Doodlebug Design

halloween papers but as you can see she would be great to use 

in lots of different ways - not just halloween.  

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

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #201 - Anything Goes

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenges - July - AG

Creative Moments Challenges #97 Anything Goes

Creative Calendar Challenges - July {Punches and/or Dies}

If you Give a Crafter a Cookie Challenge #47 - Anything Goes

Fab N Funky Challenges #312 Two or More Patterned papers

All the new July clear stamp sets will be released on Saturday night! 

 Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release Party 

beginning at 6pm 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 Stamps May Release Blog Hop!

Hello krafty friends!  Do you have a favorite drink

ready to enjoy while you hop along with us today 

at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE 

while we show you a final day of the amazing

NEW clear stamps of May? 

Have you  had a favorite so far? 

That's a tough one to answer for me as

I love every one of them this month. 

Well whether you have a favorite or love them all, 

ALL of these amazing new sets are now available

and in the store for you to snatch up.

My card today uses another one of artist Annie's 

gorgeous mermaids called Treena Twinkles:

I uused some more of my favorite Doodlebug
Patterned papers and the sketch from
MOJO Monday #447 for inspiration.

I'd like to enter this in the following challenge:
613 Avenue Create #176 Anything Goes

I hope you enjoy the hop today.
The Krafty Girls always have some
fabulous inspiration to share with you.
Sea you soon! Hugs D