Saturday, December 12, 2020

It's the12th Day of the 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS!! - Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps



Hi! I'm super happy you are here to visit me!
We are wrapping up the 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
What a great 12 days we've had sharing the
KKS products released during each month of 2020.

ON this 12th Day the DT gets to share one more 
creation from a month we chose!  I chose
the month of April and the stamp set called

And here's my card... I made a winter/Christmas
card with this spring set. Pretty excited 
about how it turned out! Hope you like it too! 

There's still one more day to share your projects - new or old -
 you created with the fabulous 2020 releases, so be sure to 
link up on the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Blog 
and leave those krafty comments!!
And make sure you're a part of our Krafty Friends facebook page 
where comment winners will be announced!

We're going to leave you with a few more projects featuring MORE 
of our amazing stamps from EACH of our fabulous 
Design Team members from each month of 2020 
Click on the link here or at the top of my post 
and you'll be transported there to see!
 
Merry Christmas!

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge #561 - Make a Birthday Card!

Hello friends! Happy 12th of December!
Are you ready for Christmas?
I'm a bit behind myself - but that's nothing new LOL.

It's time for another weekly theme challenge
at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS 
and it's the last one for 2020! 

For Challenge #561 our hostess is Krafty Gal Karla
and she wants us to make a BIRTHDAY CARD. 
My card features the super fun PARTY PIGGIES stamp set

How could your face resist smiling upon 
receiving a sparkly card with these two on it? 

We hope you'll join the challenge and post your
entries in either the main blog link or in the 
Krafty Friends Facebook Group.  
The monthly prize is a $25 voucher tot the KKS Shop! 
You can enter as many times as you wish as long
as each entry is a NEW creation.  And if you use 
a Kraftin' Kimmie product your entry counts as two! 
Come show us what you got! We LOVE to be 
inspired by you too! 
 
Our  Krafty DT will take a bit of a break to enjoy 
the rest of the holiday season and
come back refreshed with lots of great new
inspiration in 2021 (wow does that seem odd to type). 
When I tell you that the January products are going
to start your year off with a big smile on your face
I am not exaggerating!! Whoo hoo! 
Good thing I'm good at keeping secrets - winky face!
 
Don't miss our last day of the 
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS for specials,
inspiration and a change to WIN!
I have a separate post with my card for the 
12 Days celebration.  I used a spring stamp
set to make a Winter/Christmas card. 
Check it out!  

Merry Christmas and thanks for poppin' in to visit me! 

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Monday, December 7, 2020

12 Krafty Days of Christmas - Day SEVEN - Trendy T's and Trendy T's Icons

Hello - so happy you've stopped by to visit me today.
It's DAY SEVEN of the 12 KRAFTY DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!
 

I get the pleasure today of sharing two of the fabulous
clear photopolymer stamp sets from July 2020 - 


Here's the first card 
Isn't it fun how the icons can be used to customize the 
shirts and personalities of the adults and kiddos?  
The icons can be used in really fun way to make 
interesting backgrounds too (or tags)!
I also used one of the panels from the Pattern Parade stencil
for the main background (with Granite Grey ink). 

My second card uses the same stamp sets & images but this time
it's a Christmas version (the little snowglobe is from
Shake it Up! - Polar Bears. The snowflakes are from the icon set).
Once again I used one of the panels from the Pattern Parade stencil
and the Fresh Fields hybrid ink (also introduced in July) 
with Crisp Crimson hybrid ink (the December ink of the month). 
I love these two colors together for traditional Christmas. 
The main sentiment is from Holiday Wishes stamp set. 
and although the back isn't as exciting as the front
I wanted to show you how I finished it with the 
Handmade Sentiments stamp set (released in Nov 2020).


Each and every day  during the 12 Days Event, you can 
comment on our blog posts for a chance to WIN some
prizes - including some krafty $ to spend in the KKS Store!
You can also enter your own creation using one or more 
of the July 2020 products on the main blog for additional
chances at prizes.  So fun!  
 
Thanks for stopping in to visit me!  
Have a great krafty day!

Saturday, December 5, 2020

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Challenge #560 - Sepia OR Black & White

Hello friends. It's time for another weekly theme challenge at
KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!

Challenge #560 is to use Sepia OR Black & White only. 

My card features the super cute Perky Penguins stamp
set w/a sentiment from Solid Holiday
That's not patterned paper in the background - I used 
three of the snowflakes from the stamp set to make it. 
I like how it turned out - hope you do too!

Maybe you'll decide to join us this week and share
your own fab creation using Sepia or Black &White.
You can enter as many times as you like - but remember
that each time you enter it must be a new and different
creation.  We love to see your creations too!! 
The challenge is open until Friday night at midnight. 


Have you been following along with the 12 Days of Christmas?

Each day we celebrate the stamp sets released 
from the months of 2020.  Today is Day 5 which is
the month of MAY.  You can find the special post on this 
by clicking HERE.  Each day there is a special SALE
PLUS each and every day if you comment on the posts
you have a chance to WIN some prizes - including some
krafty $ to spend in the KKS Shop! 
 
I'll be back to share for DAY 7.  See you soon!



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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

December Skrappy Challenge


Good morning krafty friends! 

It's December and that means it's time for a brand new
SKRAPPY CHALLENGE 

The theme of course is ANYTHING BUT A CARD! 

For this challenge you can make anything that strikes your fancy
....except a card!
So design a new scrapbook page, bookmark, tag, 
altered item, planner page, art journal, ATC cards...whatever you like! 

Just make sure to include some Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps products 
and make sure it's a new creation! 
As soon as we have at least five people playing along, 
we'll be giving away a $10 gift voucher to the krafty shop as the monthly prize! 

You have until Monday, January 4th to enter and you can submit 
as many new creations as you like for more chances to WIN! 
Also be sure to share your designs on the 
because we love to see your stuff! 

Do you love to journal?  Maybe you don't love to journal
but you love lists?  I love lists - there's just something so
satisfying about making a list for me. It seems to put
structure around my world if I have something concrete
to look at - especially if I can check things off as "DONE".
Kimmie recently started a journaling group and I've 
really been enjoying taking my list making to the next 
level of memory keeping and some journaling.  
Here's a page I made last night using the super cute
(and brand new) SAVE MY PLACE stamp set.

If this sounds like something that you would like to learn 
more about - here's the link to the 
Krafty Journaling Fun facebook group. 

But for now there's some more inspiration from 
the Krafty Team below. Click the links to be inspired!!
Thanks for stopping by to visit me today! 

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Saturday, November 28, 2020

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge #559 - Red & Green OR Purple & Blue

Welcome to my blog on this last Saturday of November 2020.
Does that sound as odd to read as it did for me to type?!

Saturday always brings a new weekly theme challenge

Our hostess this week is krafty gal Allison and she has
chosen a fun color combo theme for you. 
Challenge #559 is to Use EITHER 
Red & Green OR Purple and Blue. 

For my DT card I went with the Red & Green combo
and used the super CUUUUTE BELIEVE IN YOUR ELF
clear stamp set (colored with copic markers).

I so adore the look on this mischievous elf's face.
And the reindeer seems to be thinking "oh boy we're 
in for some ride" LOL.  This image is as fun to color
as it is to use on Christmas cards!  The photo 
doesn't show it very well but there's red foil 
cardstock around the base and on the word die. 

If you have been doing some Black Friday shopping 
you can also take advantage of a super sized 
FRUGAL FRIDAY in the KKS Shop.  LOTS 
and LOTS of great bargains for  you.  
Here's a link to help you get there - you're welcome! 


We sure do hope that you'll join us this week and 
enter your own Red & Green OR Purple & Blue
creation.  Maybe you'll make one of each!  You
can enter as many times as you wish - just link up a NEW 
creation each time.  There's a monthly prize of $25
for those who play along.  You might be the lucky
one who has some Krafty $$ to spend on yourself! 

So off I go for now! Hope you are having a great
weekend and enjoying some peace and good health
going into the Christmas month. 
Thanks for stopping by! Cyber hugs! D

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Sunday, November 22, 2020

Blog Hop Celebration for Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps November release

Hello! How did it get to be Sunday already? The weekends go by so fast!
For me Sundays are special for having that extra cup of coffee,
snuggling with my pups and catching up on crafty news. 
If that sounds like something you would enjoy or can relate to,
then you'll be especially happy to hear that today at 
special blog hop to celebrate the fabulous
November 2020 new release goodies.  


So, grab that cup of your favorite beverage, 
snuggle up and get comfy and start hopping along 
with us to see some awesome inspiration with the new 
stamps, stencils, inks and dots!!! 
ALL the new goodies are in the shop now!
There's even a GIMME KIMMIE kit  at a special price
for those of you who loved and want it all 
(but only while supplies last!).  
So after you enjoy hopping you can go shopping!
Whoo Hoo!!! 

Before I show you my creation let's review ...
Day One we brought you SAVE MY PLACE

This is a must have for those who have a love of reading! 

Day Two we introduced HANDMADE SENTIMENTS

This set is so versatile.  Our krafty DT showed
you lots of fun ways to use it! 

The final new stamp set is called PLANNER DOODLES.
This one is sure to make your planning even MORE fun!

And it gets even better with the new stencils 

The new hybrid ink SOFT SAGE is gorgeous
and the new DREAMY DOTS really are dreamy!

I'm one of those people who LOVES the feel and smell
of a real book in my hands.  So I made a couple 
bookmarks with SAVE MY PLACE 
I used a couple of the Dreamy Dots on this one


How could you not smile when opening your book
and finding these cute critters. Is a worm a critter?
Asking for a friend.  LOL.  

Now hop on down to the links below and you will 
find lots of amazing inspiration from the krafty DT. 
Enjoy the hop and enjoy what's left of your weekend. 



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Saturday, November 21, 2020

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Planner Doodles (New Release) and Anything Goes challenge

Hello and happy Saturday peeps!
Have you been enjoying the November NEW Release
sneak peeks from KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS?  
If you missed Days One and/or Day Two
you can click on the hyperlinks to see my 
posts from Thursday and Friday. 
Do you have a favorite yet? 

Today is the final day of the peeks and everything 
 will be in the shop for purchase right after
the LIVE ONLINE RELEASE PARTY. 
The fun with Kimmie starts at 2 pm EST. 
Hope you will join us!

The last day of the peeks features this awesome
planner stamp set  by artist Melissa Baker-Nyguyen
called PLANNER DOODLES. 

You'll get to see lots of fun ways to use this
stamp set (in addition to planners) when you click
the links at the bottom of  the post here
I'm not much of a planner girl but after seeing
some of these creations I just might have to buy
this set too and start playing!  

Today is also the start of another weekly theme 
challenge and it's ANYTHING GOES 
(as it always is during release week). 

Who doesn't love this theme? Complete
freedom to choose the color, the style, the type 
of creation.  Just be sure it's a new creation.
You can upload your entry on the main blog post links 
or in the challenge folder in the
Krafty Friends Facebook Group (if it features a KKS product). 
We LOVE to see what you make so please share!

I made a few Christmas cards recently for a card swap
using the super cute A Crackin' Holiday stamp set.
The sentiment on the first three cards is from
The Magic of Christmas sentiment set. 




I even stamped the back of them with 
the NEW Handmade Sentiments stamp set


Thanks for visiting me today! 
I'll be back tomorrow with a special
blog hop post to celebrate the new release. 
Have a wonderful day! D 


Friday, November 20, 2020

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - November 2020 Day Two Sneak Peeks

Hello again and welcome back for DAY TWO of the
November 2020 New Release sneak peeks for

Today we have a very special stamp set that can be
used in so many ways. As you hop along and visit
the krafty DT (links at the end of this post) you
will be wowed by the versatility of this set.  
by artist Melissa Baker-Nguyen.

First I'll show you a really fun way to use
this stamp set and the new stencil called 
SPLISH SPLASH (ooooh this is a fun stencil!)
I made this for a one of a kind friend
that I wouldn't know what to do without. 
Don't those splashes look fun with the bright
colors?( KKS inks used  are Purple Pansy, 
Yummy Yellow, Amazing Azure and Pink Pizzazz). 
You might also recognize that lovely lady
image from You Are Super!

Next I'll show you the traditional way I immediately used this set.
This is the back of a couple cards that I sent out for card swaps. 
I'm loving having so many options to customize the
back of my cards and envelopes.  I bet you will too!

All the new goodies will be available for purchase
in the the KKS Shop right after the 
LIVE ONLINE RELEASE PARTY with Kimmie
on Saturday, Nov 21st at 2 pm EST in the 
Krafty Friends Facebook Group. I hope you can join us! 


Tomorrow is another fun day of peeks and the start of 
a new weekly challenges so stay tuned!  
In the mean time please go visit the rest of the 
krafty DT and make sure to leave a little love at 
each stop along the way.  Your comment could
WIN you some krafty $$ to spend in the KKS Shop! 


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Thursday, November 19, 2020

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - November 2020 Day One Sneak Peeks.

Hello friends! Today is DAY ONE of the November release at
I'm so happy to be sharing my creations with you 
these next few days!  


The first stamp set is called SAVE MY PLACE
by artist Melissa Baker-Nguyen.
This one really speaks to me as I have been
a HUGE bookworm my entire life! 

Here's my card that also features the new
SOFT SAGE hybrid ink and 
few of the new DREAMY DOTS.

I love this saying that's in the stamp set.
I honestly believe that my kids are so smart
because they were read to in the womb 
and up until they read consistently on their own.

I have lots of family and friends who love to 
ready so I'm pretty sure I'll be having lots of fun with 
this stamp set and stencil in the future!  

You'll get to see lots more inspiration from the krafty DT
today a well. Just click the links below to go visit them.
Leave a comment at each stop along the way because your
comment could be a WINNER of some krafty $ to use in the Shop! 
Plus we LOVE to hear what you think of our creations and
the new release goodies. 

ALL the new products will be available in the KKS Shop
shortly after the LIVE Online Release Party with
Kimmie in the Krafty Friends Facebook Group. 
The fun starts at 2pm EST on Saturday, Nov 21st.
I hope you will join us!!

See you tomorrow for another fun day of peeks!





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Saturday, November 14, 2020

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge #556 - Fall or Winter Creations

Hello to all who are popping in to visit me today!
Happy weekend to you - hoping it's a good one!

It's time for another weekly challenge for 
the honor of choosing the theme this week.

For Challenge #556 the theme is...
FALL OR WINTER CARD/CREATION. 

I love Fall and all the beautiful colors, hiking, college football
and of course Thanksgiving.  Winter also though has it's own
sort of beauty and is right around the corner (as is Christmas). 
I just couldn't decide at first which theme I really wanted 
so I'm leaving it up to you as to which one inspires you the most!

Our family will not be having the big turkey day celebration this
year due to COVID so I'm sending out more Thanksgiving cards
than usual to stay in touch.  What awesome time it was to
have the super adorable IT'S TURKEY DAY! stamp released
this year.  I've wanted a stamp set like this for while!
My card today is an easel card.  Here's the front
using a sentiment from Pumpkin Kisses
 and here's the card open

So now it's your turn. What season will you pick?
I can't wait to see your creations in the blog or in
the Kraftin' Kimmie Friends Facebook Group folder. 

You can enter as many times as you want - but each
creation must be a NEW and different creation. 
There is a monthly prize offered and every time you
enter it give you a shot at it.  Using KKS products 
doubles your chances.  Go get Krafty!!! 

Oh and before I go... check out the FRUGAL FRIDAY
specials for this weekend and the ink of the month
(which is my favorite - Salty Sea)!

Check out the other creations from my lovely Krafty DT teammates
too by clicking the links below!  Hugs! D

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Saturday, October 31, 2020

Challenge #555 and a Krafty Komeback - Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Hello friends! Happy Halloween and last day of October 2020!
It will definitely be a different Halloween here thanks to COVID.
But...I'm not going to focus on that!  Instead I'm going to focus
on the FUN News that there is another Krafty Komeback happening
this weekend and I'm super excited about it!!

Before I get to that though - I also want to tell you about 
the new weekly challenge theme that is starting today too.

Challenge #555 theme is CUTE or SCARY! 
I'm not a Scary Halloween type person at all but 
I do love me some CUTE HALLOWEEN images/decorations.
My card features the TOO CUTE TO SPOOK! stamp
set and Ghoulish Ghosts stencil. Take a look

I used the KKS hybrid ink in Purple Petunia with the stencil. 

AND NOW!!!!! Here's a look at the KRAFTY KOMEBACK
stamp set called BELIEVE IN YOUR ELF!  
This particular stamp set made it's debut in 2012
in the rubber format.  It's been in the KKS retired 
vault for the past few years but now IT'S BAAACK
and in the fabulous photopolymer clear stamp version.

I love the look on the face of these elves.
Pure Joy and Pure confusion hahaha. 
This awesome Christmas stamp set will be in 
the KKS Shop for purchase this morning at 10AM EST!
You are gonna want this one - sooo much fun to color!  

Here's my card to share with you

This is literally how I feel every year as I untangle
the lights from the tree LOL!  
Hope you enjoyed my card - you can hop on down to 
the links below and see more inspiration from 
the krafty krew using this stamp set.

Did I mention it's in the KKS Shop now 
and the Frugal Friday Specials are also loaded
up and ready for you too!  
Happy hopping and shopping!  


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