Mid-Month Inspiration for Challenge #668 - Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps

  Good morning and welcome to our  

Monthly Saturday Challenge Mid Inspiration Post

at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

We are back today with an inspirational post showcasing more ideas to inspire you and help get your creative juices flowing!

We can't wait to see what you create!

This month the challenge themes for you are: 

GLITTER/FOIL, FLOWERS and/or PURPLE!

You can choose any or all - whatever inspires you!

Our Ink Of The Month, which will be on sale all month long, just happens to be a lovely shade of PURPLE!! This month features the gorgeous Alluring Amethyst Ink Pad, Cube and Reinker!!  Grab it now to add to your collection.

In keeping with the themes this month, I chose 

the color purple and the Glitter/Foil options.  

That lovely Alluring Amethyst is such a 

great purple and so perfect for creating

a background for a gorgeous mermaid.

To create this background I used

the Mermaid Scales stencil with

Ocean Opulence, Tranquil Teal

and Alluring Amethyst KKS inks.

Then I used some deco foil gel

and spread it just in a few areas 

so I could use some purple foil. 

Of course I couldn't forget to add

some glitter on the mermaid and around

the edges of the card and sentiment. 

I'm so pleased with how it turned it!

Here's a closer look 

The mermaid and sentiment are both 

from the You Are Mer-Mazing! stamp set. 

Thanks so much for popping in to visit 

my blog today. I hope I've inspired you

to grab some of your krafty goodies

and play along with us before the

challenge ends!

Every month we post a brand new challenge with three themes to choose from, and a mid month inspiration post with even more creative ideas! You are welcome to enter as many times as you like.

This month's challenge will remain open until June 2nd.

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.

We've got a special sale for you for the next week!! Kimmie's away so you get to shop and get an amazing discount! Use the code KIMMIESAWAY to get 30% off everything (excluding the New Release) and a FREE set of exclusive chipboard! Orders will resume shipping May 30th.

Have fun shopping!! 

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

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Pigs Can Fly!

 Hello friends!

Happy May Day! Hope you had an amazing weekend! 

I'm popping in to share the newest incentive 

stamp set of the month at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

It's called "I CAN FLY"!

Here's the card I made to share with you:

I used my quickie glue pen and some fine sparkle

on the wings and the cloud die cut shapes. 

I wasn't in the in the mood to do much coloring so

I stamped the image on a piece of pink cardstock

and then just colored a few parts with copic markers,

and added a little white gel pel to the eyes.

Easy peasy - ahhhhdorable! 

This motivational set is so cute and has all the positive vibes!! 

It will be FREE with a $75 or more purchase at the

 Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop (before taxes and shipping)

during the month of May!!

*while supplies last

 

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenges - Anything Goes

Critter Crazy Challenges #62 - Anything Goes w/a Critter

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Challenge #579 - "What's Your Krafty Forecast?"

 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 Tamara is your hostess and her challenge theme for you is: 

What's Your Krafty Forecast?

My krafty forecast is...

Colorful with a chance of Glitter Kritter.

How fun is that?! Hahaha

To match this krafty forecast I used 

one of the super cute images from the recently

released Forest Friends with lots of pretty colors

and some glitter paper (and glitter on the kritter).

That pretty glitter paper is part of the 

April Add On kit. I love that the glitter

stays on the paper and not everywhere else. 

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

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! Happy kraftin'!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge #571 - GLITTER

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?

Each and every Saturday we post a brand new challenge for

the week and you're welcome to enter as many times as you like.

We've got some fabulous ideas for you (check out the links

below to each krafty DT blog) & can't wait to see what you create!

This week, Krafty Girl Melanie is your hostess 

 and her challenge theme for you is GLITTER!

My card features the Funny Fishes stamp set by

krafty girl artist Allison Cope.  Take a peek!

Doesn't this fish just make you want to giggle?

This card is going to a gal friend so I added some

eyelashes :o).  I used the new Smokin' Squares stencil

with the new Aqua Adventure hybrid ink to create

the water around the fish. Turned out super fun! 

Personally I love the look of glitter but am not a 

fan at all of the mess of it.  When I want glitter

I tend to us glitter glue (like stickles on the hat) 

and glitter paper so I don't have glitter everywhere 

for weeks when I'm done creating Hahaha! 

 

We sure hope you will be joining us this week and 

sharing your own GLITTER creation! 

Remember your entries 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 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 the 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! 

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

Inspirational Wednesday - Perky Penguins

Hello krafty friends! 

It's time for another Inspirational Wednesday
at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Each Wednesday one of the talented Krafty Krew DT members inspire you to get creative with your krafty stamps.

This week it's my turn to share and I've made a 

sparkly winter creation (in honor of all this

crazy snow we are getting in the states) using the

super duper adorable PERKY PENGUINS stamp set. 

If winter were as fun as this card makes it feel

I'd stop complaining about all the snow (and cold)

we are getting blasted with in Montana - LOL!

I used the SPARKLING SNOWFLAKE STENCIL with 

some BoBunny glitter paste on the background.  The glitter

paper was in my stash. I was completely surprised at

how well the paper and past matched up.  

I also used the LOVELY LAGOON hybrid

ink for the stamped snowflakes.  

Oh and guess what??? The stamp set featured in 

the Inspirational Wednesday is on SALE all week

in the Krafty Shop!  So waddle on over (or maybe just 

click the link hahaha) and grab it for  yourself!

I'm entering my card in the following challenges:

Crafting from the Heart Challenges #237 - Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #570 Buttons/enamel dots

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenges - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping in the visit me today.

I hope I've inspired you to go get creative and krafty!

Stay warm and happy! D

Super Cool Pals

Hello friends!  How's the weather in your neck of the woods?

Today was very cold but no snow.  I'm hoping that the

snow holds off for a couple more weeks until both my

kiddos are home for the holidays.  I'm generally not a fan

of snow UNLESS it's at Christmas AND I can build a

snowman.  Speaking of snowmen check out this adorable

fella from the UBER Cute stamp set called SUPER COOL PALS

from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps.  I LOVE this set!

Those sweet sparkly snowflakes were made using the brand 

spankin' NEW Sparkling Snowflake Stencil  and some 

 BoBunny glitter paste in Torquoise.  The strip of snow along 

the bottom was made using Liquid Applique (all can be found in    

the Kraftin' Kimmie Shop  - follow the links to get your own).   

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

Cardz 4 Guys - Challenge #209 Snowman

Kraftin Kimmie Challenges #459 SNOW 

Stinkin' Inkers Challenge Blog - Winter Wonderland

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #42 - Anything Christmas Goes

Try it On Tuesdays - Winter Wonderland at TioT's 

4 Crafty Chicks Challenge Blog #431 Crazy Egg Anything Goes

Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog - Team Abi Snowmen and Snowladies

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenges - Anything Goes

and last but certainly not least

{PIN}spirational Challenges #230 (see photo below)

My inspiration is the snow and the scarf

Thanks so much for visiting me today!  

Have a wonderful rest of your week! 

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps April 2017 NEW Release peeks Day TWO

Oh hello and welcome back for DAY TWO

 of the fantastic April release sneak peeks 

from KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!

Yesterday we showed you a favorite fairytale princess

and today we have another - EEEEEeeeee!

It's my favorite princess - CINDERELLA by artist Annie Rodrigue!

This is such a magical image featuring the sweet princess and her
gorgeous ball gown! Plus the set comes with three fabulous sentiments!

I'm just so excited about this set!  I knew I wanted to

make it extra sparkly like the scene in the movie where

her dress gets transformed right before our very eyes. 

Here's my card to share with you:

I colored her with copic markers and then enhanced some of

the shadows and shading with prismacolor pencils.   I added

some liquid pearls to her dress and when that dried added 

a healthy dosage of frontage all around her.  I LOVE 

how she turned out and plan to frame her later.

Here's a close up of all that sparkle

I'm entering this card in these awesome challenges:

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #237 "Make Your Mark"

Crafty Creations Challenges #339 - Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart Challenges #154 - anything goes

Penny's Paper-Crafty challenges #324 - Anything Goes

Craft Rocket Challenges #36 Inspired by a Book or Movie

Don't forget to join us for the LIVE Online Release Party 

on Saturday at 2 pm EST (in the Kraftin' Kimmie Friends 

Facebook group).  It's always lots of fun!  

Now off  you go to see some more beautiful creations from the Krafty

team and guests.  I think you are gonna LOVE what  you see! 

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - June NEW Release Peeks {Let Your Light Shine} & ANYTHING GOES Challenge

Hi friends!  Holy smokes what another GREAT month

of AMAZING NEW clear stamps from 

KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!

Welcome back for our final day of June krafty peeks!
 And not only do we have another fabulous new set of stamps
to share with you....it's challenge day!

Today we are previewing an elegant new set of images
 and sentiments by artist, Becky Pearce!
 This new 4x6 clear set is called LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE!
There are several large script words plus so many smaller
sentiments that you can mix and match to create amazing
combinations! Plus five lovely gem images for a total
of TWENTY TWO amazing stamps!

It's also Challenge Day and our hostess is Krafty Girl, Jenny!
 The challenge is Anything Goes (as it always is during release week)
so create a card, altered item, scrapbook page with any stamp
BUT if you use a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp,
you'll double your chances to WIN! 
Use any sketch, any design, any theme
because anything goes!
 Have some krafty fun and join us this week
because we love to see your creations!

I LOVE this fabulous new set! So many possibilities!
Here's my card to share with you - hope you like it!

The sparkle is from glitter glue.  The shimmer is created

with gold heat embossing and wink of stella pen in gold. 

I layered the base on a piece of gold glitter paper. 

(P.S. It's really hard to get a good photo when there

is this much sparkle going on.)

All of the new June clear stamp sets will be released TONIGHT!
 I hope you will join us at the LIVE Online Release Party today
 beginning at 2pm EST! There will be lots of fun, some beautiful
krafty kreations, a chance to win some prizes and some fun conversations.
The Krafty Girls hope to see you there!