Happy Mother's Day!

 Hello friends!

I'm sharing a card I made for my Mama

to celebrate her on Mother's Day.

This was made with the Lawn Fawn 

Platform Pop Up Base and add on top panel dies.

Mom loves pop up cards! 

I'm entering this in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenges - Feminine

Happy Little Stampers - May Die Challenge (Anything Goes)

Critter Crazy Challenge Blog #62 - Anything Goes

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie #168 May 

(Mom and baby animal inspiration - and color brown)

Thanks for visiting my blog!

Have a beautiful day!

Crafty Hugs! D

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Challenge #626 "Girls"

  Good morning and welcome to another

fabulous and fun Saturday Challenge

at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps !

Are you ready for another fun and krafty challenge to inspire you and help get your creative juices flowing?

We've got some fabulous ideas for you 

and can't wait to see what you create!

This week, Krafty Girl Delphine is your hostess and her challenge theme for you is: 

GIRLS!

My card features the lovely young lady from the 

Fawn'd of You! stamp set. 

I stenciled in some pretty clouds and added a 

die cut strip of grass to create a sweet spring scene.  

I'm also entering this card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps and More! Challenge #426 Make Your Mark

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!

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 if using KKS products,

you can upload your photo to the album in our 

Krafty Friends FB group.

And guess what? There’s a special SALE happening and there’s No Foolin’!!  You can get 30% off on

sone new crafty goodies! 

Be sure to check out all the fun projects the Design Team has come up with in the links below! Happy kraftin'!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Krafty Komeback and a Challenge

Hello my crafty peeps! Thanks for popping in to visit my blog today.

Today is World Card Making Day! What a great way to start a new month!

As  you can see by the graphic above,  Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps 

will be celebrating this awesome occasion with some live 

videos, tutorials, a special challenge AND a SALE!! 

I hope that you will join us in the 

Krafty Friends Facebook Group for the fun. 

The challenge theme  for this week is GIRLY AND SPARKLY!

And this theme is absolutely perfect for this week 

because...... we are also announcing a Krafty Komeback

that is awesome for the upcoming Christmas Season!

A Krafty Komeback is a previously loved and retired stamp 

set that has been returned from the vault in the fantastic

clear photopolymer stamp format. 

You might remember this one from 2012 (wow!) 

it's called CHRISTMAS IS LOVE! 

Isn't it AWESOME?1 I was so excited because I missed 

out on it previously - and I LOVE it!

Here's my Girly and Sparkly card using one of the stamps

The look on her face is priceless - lol!

I hope that you'll join our challenge and 

a couple of the special events that will be happening

in the Krafty Friends Facebook Group too!

There is a monthly prize of $25 to spend in the 

Kraftin' Kimmie Shop for participating in the 

challenges (you can enter on the blog or in the

Facebook Group albums section).  Each and every

new creation you share for the challenges counts

as an entry.  When you use KKS products your

entry counts as double!  Wanna Win - then come play!

OH and before I go...I mentioned a SALE above.

This is only good through the weekend - 30% OFF

a large selection of Fall, Halloween and Christmas

stamp sets, some stencils and krafty dots!

But only while supplies last and the SALE ends

on Sunday evening. So don't delay if you see 

something you must have!  Happy shopping! 

Well tata for now! Hop on down to the links below

for more krafty  komeback inspiration! Crafty hugs! D

  

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Blog Hop for July Release

Hello! I'm happy that you're here to visit me 

because I'm participating in a special blog hop to celebrate 

the new goodies for this month at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!

What a great line up of products we've introduced this week.

First let's talk about the new stamp sets.

Day One introduced TRENDY TEES and TRENDY TEE ICONS

Day Two brought us BE A MERMAID

and Day Three (yesterday) we showed you

LONG IN THE TOOTH!

And let's not forget TWO new fabulous stencils

SHE SELLS SEASHELLS

and 

PATTERN PARADE.

A beautiful new green hybrid ink - FRESH FIELDS

and of course some more awesome enamel dots

called SUMMER DOTS.

In case you missed it ALL the new goodies

are in the KKS Shop and available for purchase now.

After you hop you can go shop!! 

My card today features another of the adorable 

images from Trendy Ts and Trendy T Icons.

That little strip of Xs is from the Pattern Parade stencil

in Salty Sea ink.  The sentiment is from Party-Time Sentiments

and is stamped with Marvelous Mocha ink. 

Today as you hop around to the blogs of the 

Krafty Krew DT you'll see new creations 

using these products once again.  So grab yourself

your favorite beverage and perhaps breakfast, lunch

or a snack and hop away and enjoy our creations!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge #529 - Multiple Layers

Hello and a good happy Saturday to you!

It's time for another weekly theme challenge from 

KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!

Our challenge #529, should you decided to accept it,

is to USE MULTIPLE LAYERS on your creation.

I love layers! In fact, I really struggle with one layer

cards (love when others do them - but mine always seem 

to look plain or too simple to me) - so this challenge makes

me happy, happy, happy!   Really - no lie! 

My card features a big flower from the LOVE BUGS

stamp set and a hummingbird from HAPPY HUMMINGBIRDS

(the sentiment is from a retired KKS stamp set). There's also

a few of the Fruity Dots scattered on the front too. 

Both of the main images were colored with copic markers

and then enhanced with prisma color pencils. 

I sent this card to my sister who is quite the flower

gardener - she loved it! 

 I'm also entering my card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamps Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps and More -Challenge #387 Make Your Mark

Krafty Chicks Challenge #505 Anything Goes

Your Next Stamp Fun Friday Challenge #138 - Lots of Layers

I hope that you'll decide to join us this week too

and share your own Multiple Layer project.

Please make sure that it is a NEW creation

and if it features a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp or other product

your entry gives you a double chance at the monthly 

prize of a $25 gift certificate to spend in the KKS Shop!

And because it's International Scrapbooking Day

Kimmie has a special SALE going on. Check it out!

Thanks so much for visiting me today! 

I realized as I was typing this post that this month marks

eight years that I've been sharing my cards/creations on

this blog. Five of those years I've been designing for 

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps.  How very blessed I feel!

Hope you have a peaceful, safe and krafty weekend! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Happy Birthday to my sweet Girl

Hello friends and followers!

Today I have a card to share with you that I made

to celebrate my sweet daughter.

The main image stamp is from 

The Greeting Farm Stamps "I HEART U ANYA"

The pretty papers are from the new Doodlebug Design
6x6 paper pad  FRENCH KISS.

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Crazy 4 Challenges C4C#480 - Sketch (see below)

Crafting from the Heart Challenge #241 Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps Challenge #173 Lots of Layers (stamps or papers)

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenges - Going Around in Circles

Pile it On Challenges #153 Lots of Layers

Seize the Birthday Challenge - #163 Anything Goes (birthday)
Krafty Chicks Challenges #451 Flowers

Thanks so much for popping in to visit me today!
Crafty hugs! D

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenges #477 - Amazing Women

Hello friends! I'm happy you're here to visit me today!

This week at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE CHALLENGES

we have an awesome theme challenge for you.

KKS Challenge #477 is "AMAZING WOMEN".

We all know one - and hopefully we also

count ourselves in this category as well.

I feel so fortunate to have so very many

amazing women in my life - my Grandma, my Mom,

my sisters, my daughter and daughter in law, my nieces,

coworkers, dear friends, my Krafty krew teamies...

honestly I could go on and on and on. 

So let's celebrate those amazing women (or ourselves) and 

share a creation for this challenge focusing

on this theme. I can't wait to see what you

make and read how (or who) it relates to your creation!

My card today uses a main image from YOU ARE SUPER

that I colored after watching Krafty Girl Jessie Banks tutorial

(you can find this in the KKS You Tube videos or in the videos

section of the Krafty Friends FaceBook group). 

I started this card by making the stenciled background 

with some BoBunny clear glitter paste and the STARBURST 

stencil from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps.  I added some of the
KKS Yummy Yellow hybrid ink to the clear paste
before I worked it through the stencil. I love the gritty
texture and shimmer with the bright color!

This card went to my beautiful daughter-in-law who is
currently deployed.  She is truly one of my heros.

In addition to the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge this week,
I'm also entering these awesome challenges:
Addicted to Stamps and More! Challenge #337 -Make Your Mark
Mod Squad Challenge - Use a Stencil
(Starburst stencil is from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps)
Little Red Wagon Challenge #493 - Look UP, Way Up! 
(stars and a superhero who could fly)
The Crafty Addicts Challenge Blog #59 - A.G. w/optional Pink
Jo's Scrap Shack Fun Friday Challenges FFC#278 - Anything Goes

Thanks for popping in to visit me!  I hope you'll join
our challenge this week.  All entries are eligible to be
 in the monthly prize drawing for a $40 voucher to
spend in the Krafty Kimmie Shop!
Have a beautiful day!  Hugs D

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenges #473 - Use Sequins

Hello friends!  Happy weekend!  

Hope you have some fun plans - or maybe some great relaxing ahead.

This week the theme challenge for

KRAFTIN' KIMMIE CHALLENGES #473 is SEQUINS.

I must admit that this was really a challenge for me.

Even though I ooh and ahh when I see people using sequins

on (or in) their creations, I really struggle with them.

I don't know how to place them and it really kind of

bugs me how they stick to my finger and don't go where I

want them to easily.  LOL real problems right?!  

Anyway...because I wanted another opportunity to create with the 

NEW Fawn'd of You stamp set (by artist Cheryl Grant)

I decided to accept this challenge.   I'm quite pleased with

how it turned out!  Take a look:

Easter is coming up soon and this set is so

perfect for that or just a general spring "hello"

card for someone you love.  I had this die cut panel

in my stash (from forever ago) that worked so

pretty over the top of a piece of yellow gingham 

patterned paper.  Lots of layers but still a fairly 

clean design. And what a fun sentiment too!

In addition to the KKS Challenge #473 - Sequins
I'm also entering this card in these great challenges:
Cardz  Galz Challenge #92 March Hares (or Rabbits)
Cute Card Thursday Challenge #574 Spring Fever!
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenges - CUTE
If You Gave a Crafter a Cookie - Challenge #113
(inspired by the flowers and springy theme of the cookies)

I hope that you'll decide to play along with us this week.

Every time you enter one of the KKS challenges your

entry is put in the pot to win a $40 gift certificate

(drawn after the close of each month).  There's no 

limit to how many times you can play along - but

you do need to submit a new creation (not previously published 

or shared).  We love to see what you make - especially

with Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps products.  

Thanks for visiting me today.  Hugs! D

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps March New Release DAY TWO - Fawn'd of You

Hello and welcome to DAY TWO of the 

fantastic NEW RELEASE peeks from 

KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS.

Today we are featuring the sweetest

set by artist Cheryl Grant called

 FAWN'D of YOU!


Such an awesome set - check it out!
Three super sweet main images and four sentiments.

I just loved inking up this set - especially the lovely girl
with her rain boots and beautiful flowing hair!

My layout is based on the March KKS Sketch

I added a couple of the NEW SPRINGY ENAMEL DOTS

(oh my goodness I love enamel dots!).  

I didn't add a sentiment on the front so that I have 

options for how I want to use this card.  

This could be a "Thinking of You", "Happy Easter"

"Here Comes Spring" or even "Happy Birthday" card.

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

Addicted to Stamps and More! Challenge #332 Make Your Mark

Crafty Catz #453 ATG w/optional twist "spring"

Jo's Scrap Shack Fun Friday Challenges FFC#273 AAG

You'll get to see ALL the new goodies....stamps, stencils, ink and dots 

over the next couple of days! Then everything will be released 

at our LIVE Facebook Release Party 

on Saturday afternoon at 1pm EST in the Krafty Friends group!

Make sure that you pop on over to the main blog page for the links 

to the rest of the Krafty krew DT and guests creations.  

I think you're gonna LOVE them!  Hugs! D

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps January 2019 New Release DAY ONE - You Are Super

Hello! I have some wonderful krafty news to share with you!

I'm back on the Design Team for Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

I'm so delighted to be sharing all the fantastic KKS products

with you again and to be part of this fantastic team.

Today is DAY ONE of the January 2019 NEW RELEASE

and we are showcasing a stamp set that I think is particularly SUPER!

It's called YOU ARE SUPER by brand new artist Neda Sadreddin.

This SUPER FUN set features a main full sized image plus two smaller
portrait sized images.  You can add a mask and different letters to her chest
to make it personal.  You can also make your own special sentiment or use
one of the fun ones already provided. I can imagine so many creative 
ideas for this SUPER set! 

Here's my card featuring this fun set

I started with the KKS January sketch for my layout. 

I love sketches to jump start my inspiration.

The image and sentiment are both stamped using

the fantastic KKS Wicked Black hybrid ink.

I found this perfect paper from my old stash

and used a piece of gorgeous red glitter paper

for the background.  Love how fun this turned out. 

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

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenges "Use Something New"

(my NEW is the new stamp set)

Path of Positivity - Challenge #65 Option "Inspiration"

Get Creative Challenges #76 - Anything Goes

Crafting from the Heart #234 Anything Goes

Try it on Tuesday - Something Old Something New

(my old is the patterned paper - my new is the stamp set)

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Make it Sparkle

You'll get to see the new goodies over the next few days 

of the January Krafty Peeks.  They'll ALL be released at our 

LIVE Online Release Party on Saturday (January 12th) 

at 2pm EST in the Krafty Friends group.

Hop on down to the links below to see more inspiration from 
the crazy talented Krafty Team.  You might also notice some
other new goodies that will be announced tomorrow (hint hint).
Stop by tomorrow to see another NEW set! Hugs D

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps NEW Release May 2017 DAY TWO Peeks {Summer Aviva}

Hello friends and welcome back for DAY TWO of 

the fantastic sneak peeks of May from 

KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!

Today we are featuring an absolutely beautiful stamp

with two wonderful sentiments by another new to us artist -

and our amazing design team member Jasmine Turandar!
It's called SUMMER AVIVA!

This sweet set features a beautiful main image with a
lovely summer dress that has lots of folds to color! And there are
also two fabulous coordinating sentiments to go with her!

Isn't she beautiful?! I think she's just amazing and really enjoyed
creating  this card to share with you today.

I'm entering this card in the following challenges today too:

Craftaholics R Us - May - Spring Colors or Flowers

The Crafter's Cafe Challenges #172 - Feminine

Create and Inspire Challenges #62 - Anything goes w/option of add Flowers

Always Fun Challenges #5 - For a Female or Mom 

Make My Monday Challenge Blog  #45 - May Flowers

Crafty Card Makers #188 - Add a sentiment

{PIN}Spirational Challenges #190 (flowers and purple)

Thanks for visiting me today!  Pop on down to the links below

and go see what the rest of the krafty krew has to show you! 

See you tomorrow with another peek :o)  

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenges #379 "Summer"

Hello wonderful crafty peeps!

It's the last Saturday of April already - wow!

Do you have any fun weekend plans?

It's supposed to be cold here so I made a big pot

of homemade vegetable beef soup. I'm not excited

about the cold - in fact I really am ready for the

warmer weather.  But the rain is making things green

and I do love homemade soup on a cold day :o).   

I have a card to share with you that I made for 

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenges #379 where the theme

this week is SUMMER!  Oh I am really looking 

forward to summer! Sunshine, flowers, popsicles,

time at the lake, warm weather, green grass, 

flip flops, and bbq time with family.  

 My card today features one of the beautiful lasses 

from  the KKS clear stamp set called Tweetie Birds.

I used lots of flowers on my card (and in the dsp) because 

summer to me means flowers, sunshine & birds singing!

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

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenges - Anything Goes

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges #326 Anything Goes and DT Call

Crafty Creations Challenges #340 Anything Goes

Crafting With Friends Challenge #42 Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit me today!

I hope you will come join us this week and share you own

beautiful creation with a Summer theme.  

Hugs! D

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Krafty Komeback "Alice in Wonderland"

Hello friends! Happy Friday!

Wow another month has just about flown right on by.

It's been a crazy month for me and my crafty MOJO

seemed to have flown off too ;o(.  

Are you familiar with the Kraft Komebacks

at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS?

These are some very popular rubber stamps that have 

been retired previously but were so requested that 

the artists re-work them a little and Kimmie

releases them in a new (and awesome) clear 

stamp version.  This month's Krafty Komeback set is 

ALICE in Wonderland by artist Annie Rodrigue!

Such a gorgeous design with lots of pleats to colour! And look at that HAIR!
 A perfect image for lots of different card sending occasions!
I was so disappointed that I missed out on her

previously and super excited that I have the opportunity

to design with her this month!  That's a great way

to get my crafty MOJO jump-started again!

Take a look at what I made :o)

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

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenges - Anything Goes

My Time to Craft Challenge #344 Sequins or Buttons

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges #326 Anything Goes and DT Call

Crafty Creations Challenges #340 Anything Goes

Be sure to check out the Frugal Friday specials this weekend!

PLUS if you'd like to get your hands on some older, retired stamp sets
be sure to join us this weekend for a LIVE Facebook Party
in the Krafty Friends page for our RUBBER PARTY!

Get all the details on how YOU can scoop up some of the
hard to find rubber stamp sets in the group and join us
 at 2pm EST on Sunday afternoon for all the FUN!

The Krafty Krew design team members and guests listed below
have created some fabulous creations to inspire you so be sure to hop
around and check it out in action! Then hop on over to the Krafty
Shop because ALICE in WONDERLAND is NOW AVAILABLE!!!

Thanks for stopping in to visit me!  Hugs D

4 Crafty Chicks Challenges {4CC #344} - Crazy Egg/Anything Goes

Well here it is the end of March and my 

last post as a guest designer for 

4 CRAFTY CHICKS CHALLENGES! 

It's been such a fun month of challenges and 

again I'm so thankful to the lovely chicks 

for inviting me to play alongside them! 

This last challenge of March is #344 CRAZY EGG!

That means ANYTHING GOES is the theme!

Here's my card to share with you today -
I gave this to a friend for her birthday recently.

All the products used on this card are from 

Stampin' Up!  I love this soft Sugarplum color! 

Thanks so much for stopping in to visit me today.
I hope you will go visit the chicks and leave them a
little love while you're there.  Hugs! D

Krafty Komeback "Brigette"

It's time for a Krafty Komeback at
KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!

Lots of the rubber stamp sets have long retired and are no longer available
for purchase anymore. BUT...Kimmie has switched some things up
and re-released a few of your favorites in the awesome clear version!
 Today we're announcing another one - It's BRIGETTE!
And...she's already in the Krafty Shop!!

She was one of the most popular images from artist Annie Rodrigue!

 She looks so relaxed soaking in that sumptuous bubble bath - 

AND she's so much fun to color! Do you know someone who needs 

to take time for themselves and to RELAX? Maybe it's you!
I know a reminder for myself is not a bad idea.

I was so excited when this set came back!
Here's my card to share with you today

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

Inky Chicks - Challenge #80 "Flowers"

613 Avenue Create Challenge #195 - Anything Goes w/twist of stamping
Come and Get it Challenges - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenges - Layer it Up
Dare 2BArtzy Challenges - March "Lots of Layers"
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges #321 Anything Goes
Creative Moments Challenge #114 Always Anything Goes
Fab N Funky Challenges #343 "Flowers"

Don't miss out our fun SPRING KRAFTY KROP this weekend!

Join us on the Krafty Friends facebook group from 9am-5pm EST 

for challenges, videos, prizes and lots of krafty fun!

It's also Frugal Friday and there are FOUR of our fabulous sets on SALE 40% OFF! 

 But only for the weekend and only while supplies last! So be sure to check them out!

The Krafty Krew design team members and guests listed below have created
some fabulous creations to inspire you so be sure to hop around to see them!

Kraftin' Kimmie March New Release Peeks DAY ONE - Tweetie Pies

Hello sweet friends and followers!
Today is the first day of the fabulous sneak peeks
of the March release at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE!

Today we're going to knock your socks off with a
super sweet set of lovely ladies from artist Emilie Goulet.
It's called TWEETIE PIES!

Some of you have seen it already because it was the
Super Secret Krafty Klub stamp set for January! Those who
preordered it already have it in their inky little fingers!
This adorable set features two main spring themed
images plus four fabulous coordinating sentiments!

Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release Party

on Saturday morning at 11am EST! We'll be checking out ALL
of the SIX new clear stamp sets, sharing fabulous creations,
giving away prizes and having tons of krafty fun!

Here's my card to share with you today - I love her!

I used a sentiment from the February release "Sincere Thanks"

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges:
Crafting from the Heart Challenges #149 - Anything Goes
Incy Wincy Designs March 6 - 19th - Thank You Cards
Great Impressions - Happy Spring

Allsorts Challenge Blog - Week 405 "Spring Inspiration"

Hiding in My Craft Room - HIMCR #291 "Spring Colors"
The Artistic Stamper Creative Team Blog - March "Springtime"
The Brown Sugar Challenges #240 Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping in to visit me! Don't forget to
hop on down to the links below to see what the rest of the
Krafty Krew and guests have to show you today!

Bugaboo Stamps - New Release Tuesday June 28th

Hello, Hello!  

So happy you are here to visit me today.  

Today is NEW RELEASE Tuesday at

Catch the Bug Challenges.  

This Bugaboo Stamps digital image

is soooo perfect for summer. 

It's called BUGBEACHGIRLZ

and I think she is gorgeous. 

I decided to practice my Clean and Simple skills

on my card today - take a peek.

Isn't she lovely? Wish my legs were that skinny :o)

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
The Brown Sugar Challenges #204 - Anything Goes
My Time to Craft #323 - Summertime
Creative Moments challenges #96 - Summer
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards Challenges - #112 Girls of summer
613 Avenue Create #182 - ATG w/Optional Twist of
Sights, Tastes and Sounds of Summer
(I used Sights of beach & bathing suit and Sounds of
ocean waves and ocean breezes)


Thanks so much for visiting me today!
Have a great day and a great week!
Hugs! D