MTTC #275 - Love is All Around.

Hello sweet friends and followers! 

It's a busy sharing day for me with three posts for you.

If you are looking for my:

  Kraftin' Kimmie Jan 2015 Day FIVE Peek, click here

or my Sketch Saturday #344,click here

but of course if you are here to see my DT post

for MY TIME TO CRAFT #275 - then you are in the right place

and I'm happy you are here :o)

MTTC#275 is all about LOVE.

We want to see your beautiful creations with Love as the main theme

such as Valentines, Anniversary or Wedding

Or even just Love Ya!

Here's my DT card to share with you today

Recently I won a challenge and got to select some  

digital images from A Day for Daisies.

I saw this sweet angel and couldn't resist her.

Does anyone have a suggestion for a set of oval dies
that have a narrow gap between the layers?
I often wish I had one but am not sure which one would be
any different than this.  I'd love to hear from you if you do! 

I used the card from Sketch Saturday #344 

(where I'm also on the DT) for the layout.

Sweet, simple and LOVEly!!!

I'm also entering my card in the following challenges:
Addicted to Stamps and More! Make Your Mark

FUSION (Valentine's and hearts)

The rest of the lovely and talented team at MTTC
have also made some beautiful and LOVEly creations
to share with you this week.  I hope you will go visit them too
and then decide to link up and join the fun!

Til next time...hugs and happy crafting! D

MTTC #274 - Stripes

Hello friends and followers! 

A special hello to Mrs. P and Mrs. B

aka Lois and Karen :o)

This week's challenge at MTTC #274 is Stripes.

So many possibilities with this theme - just use

some stripes somewhere on your card, scrapbook page

altered item or 3D project. 

Here's my DT card to inspire you to join us this week
using some of my brand new stash (stamp, paper & markers):

Stamp, paper and dies by Stampin Up!

Colored with Stampin' Blendabilities (Pink Pirouette, Smoky Slate and Old Olive)

and copic markers (Y000 and B000)

I colored up this great new stamp and then lined it up

inside the smaller oval die. I then drew a line around

the inside of the oval shape so I would know where to cut 

so that parts of the image were outside the shape.

The paper is brand new in the SU Sale-A-Bration catty.

It's like magic... looks blank until you add ink

to reveal the patterns. LOVE this.  

I used my brayer to add the Pink Pirouette color

and create the soft background.

Soft, simple and sweet :o)

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

The Card Concept 26 (stripes, flowers and pink for inspiration)

using the Clean and Layered style

Dragonfly Dreams - What's Your Favorite Color

(Mine is PINK!)

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #209 Anything Goes

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Something New (new stash)
Ruby's Rainbow Challenges CH#95 - What did Santa Bring?
(I am my own Santa - lol!)
The Crafter's Cafe - Challenge #98 Something New (paper, stamp, markers)
Inky Impressions Challenges IIC#191 "Something New"
(stamp, paper, markers)

I hope that you will decide to join us this week for MTTC#274
My lovely teammates have also made some gorgeous
eye candy for your inspiration.  Please go visit and see :o)
Til next time...hugs and happy crafting! D

MTTC#263 - Tag It!

Hello friends and followers - happy weekend!!

The month of October is just practically evaporating for me.

This 3rd week of the month at My Time to Craft (MTTC) 

we have a little different and fun challenge for you.

MTTC #263 is Tag It!

We want to see your tags - not attached to a card or project.

Just a good ol' tag!  Here's mine for this week:

I mustache you...do you like it?  LOL

I used my new mustache die - just love it -

and popped it up using dimensional dots.

I colored the image with my Stampin' Blendabilities markers

and added some rhinestones for added bling.

I don't very often make tags but with images as cute as this

I think I might need to make a few more!

I'm entering my tag in the following challenges:

The Crafter's Cafe - Challenge #86 Use an Image with a Hat

Crafting from the Heart - Challenge #40 - Anything Goes

Craft Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra for October 

I also made a second tag from the from set (Stampin Up!) 

but attached this one to a card. 

Fun huh?  

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge #86 Use an Image with a Hat

Craft Hazelnut's Patterned Paper October Challenge  

Inky Impressions Challenge #181 - Anything Goes

Penny's Paper Crafting Challenge #199 - Anything Goes

I hope that you will decide to join us this week at MTTC.

My lovely DT pals have made some amazing tags for your inspiration.

Please go visit them and say "Hi".

Til next time...hugs and happy crafting! D

Celebrating Autumn and Thanksgiving

Hello friends - how are you today?
Are you enjoying the fall weather in the States?

I love fall - the cool evenings and warm nights with the

gorgeous colors of the leaves. 

I especially love the fall holiday of Thanksgiving

and all the yummy dishes that our family makes

when we get together to celebrate.

Speaking of fall, I have a card to share with you 

using one of Deedee's Digis 

fun NEW releases called  "Pilgrim Owls".

Take a look:

I managed to use up some of my stash from a season 

or two ago (still love that corn paper) - feeling 

pretty good about that, as well as some new 

enamel dots that I just had to have :o)

I love the rich warm color combo of this card.

Hope you like it too. 

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps and More! Challenge #117 "Make Your Mark"

Crafty Catz Challenge #250 - Autumn

Crafting from the Heart - Challenge #40 - Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit me today - 

I'm sure glad that you did. 

Til next time friends...hugs and happy crafting! D

52CCT October Color Challenge

Hello friends - happy weekend!!

This week at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown - 52CCT

we have a color challenge for you.

Take a look at this fun palette:

I used the pinks, the lighter blue and green for my card

The image and sentiment are from a new release digital set

at Deedee's Digis called "Ugly Sweaters". I hand-drew the wonky frame 

around the sentiment so that it would stand out a bit more.

I colored it up with my Stampin' Blendabilities markers

in Melon Mambo (light & medium), Old Olive (light & medium)

and Coastal Cabana (light & medium).  

This is a tall and skinny card measuring 3 1/2" x 7 ".

I kept it flat  (no embellishments) so that it will be easy to send out.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafting from the Heart #39 - Anything Goes

Jingle Belles  - Pink Christmas (noticeable amount of pink)

Paper Pretties PWC331 - CAS

Sister Act Card Challenge #78 - Anything Goes (sponsored by Deedee's Digis)

My lovely 52CCT DT pals have also made some wonderful

Christmas cards to share with you using this fun color combo.

Please go check them out and say "hi" while you're there.

I hope you will decide to join us this week.

I can't wait to see what you make!!

Til next time...hugs and merry crafting! D 

From the Heart - September Digi and Challenge #80

Hello friends - hope you are having a terrific day!

Somehow the weekend just blew right by me as if I was standing still.

I got a lot done - but now I'm realizing what I didn't get done and 

I have to go back to work tomorrow - Boo! I think the work week 

should be 4 days and we should get 3 off (1 extra day to craft) - hehe.

In any event... I have a card to share with you today 

using the September stamp of the month called "Flappy Birthday"

for the From the Heart progressive challenge - hope you like it!

In looking at my card a revelation about my cardmaking skills

popped into my head.  I use a lot of bright colors in my creations!

(This was really more of a no-brainer than a revelation).

They just make me feel happy, happy, happy!

Oh... and I LOVE cute images such as these ;o)

Do you have a "signature" style of any sort?

I am entering this in the following challenges:

I {heart} sketches #80 w/twist (I didn't use the twist)

The Alphabet Challenge - Q for Quadruple (use 4 of something)

I used 4 panels of dsp on my card.

Creative Card Crew #71 - Twine

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit me today - I'm sure glad you did!

Til next time...hugs and happy crafting! D

My Time to Craft (MTTC) Challenge #257 - Teddy Bears Picnic - Here's to you Marie!

Hello and happy weekend!! 

Monday was a work holiday for me which somehow makes the rest of 

the week seem a bit harder.  Maybe it's because we then have to squish 

five days of work into four.  Anywhoo... I'm glad it's the weekend!

It's also time for another challenge at My Time to Craft!

This time MTTC Challenge #257 is Teddy Bears' Picnic.

We want to see a Teddy or Teddies on your crafty creations.

Please make sure you use an image of some sort - not just teddies 

on or within the patterned paper.  We really want "Teddy" to get center stage!

Here's my card to inspire you this time:

Digital image and sentiment by Deedee's Digis - "Hang in There"

My card is made especially for Marie, one of my former DT pals

on the Addicted to Stamps and More team. Marie has been going through

 a rough time of it lately and the loving and wonderful team at ATSM  

dedicate their Anything Goes Challenge to Marie this time.

Marie, no matter how tough things are sometimes

they will eventually change (nothing stays the same forever).
Please know that you have many wonderful and supporting

friends who love you and are pulling for you (including me).

Sending prayers and the biggest cyber hug I can dear lady!
Hang in there. Have Faith. 

So...I hope that you will decide to join us at MTTC this time and share

a wondeful "teddy" creation with us.  The other talented ladies on the DT

have also made some terrific creations to inspire you to play along.

Please go visit them and say "hi". 

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

ATSM Challenge #111: "Anything Goes w/optional twist of Get Well/Thinking of You"
Divas by Design - Tags
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #193 - Anything Goes
The Outlawz Friday Coloring Challenge - Teddy Bears

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Til next time...hugs and happy crafting! D

I'm BAAAAACCK!

Hello sweet friends and followers.

It is with great joy that I can tell you that the splint has been removed

from my thumb and I'm back to coloring and crafting again

after 6 lonnnnngggg weeks.

I am so very happy!

I can now get back to making my rounds and visiting all of you as well :o). 

A quick post today as I'm bumping up against the deadline to get

my card linked up for the monthly challenge

at From the Heart - using this darling stamp of the month

Super cute - huh?

This is the free digi stamp of the month called "Pumpkin Pigwit"

(for those who have entered the previous monthly challenge).

I don't know about the rest of you but summer just sailed by for me.

Even though I do love summer, I am very ready for fall.

Looking forward to all the lovely colors, cool nights and warm days

and yummy fall goodies baking in the oven. 

I am entering this card in then following challenges:

From the Heart - August Digi of the Month challenge

The Paper Players #211 - Tic Tac Toe

(I used patterned paper, embossing (dry) and buttons)

Papertake Weekly - Sketchie Free For all

Simon Says Wednesday Challenges - Anything Goes

The Pink Elephant - TPE265 - Anything Goes

The Squirrel and the Fox - Challenge #76 Spring or Autumn

So that's it for me today. Thanks so very much for stopping by to visit!

Til next time...hugs and happy crafting! D

Kraftin Kimmie June Krafty Krop - Challenges #1, #2,#3 and #4

Hello friends! I had such a great day yesterday.  We got up and went to the Farmer's Market, we went to have a latte at my favorite little coffee shop downtown, did a little shopping with the fam and then I spent a good chunk of my day coloring several Krafty Kimmie Stamped images in celebration of their NEW RELEASE event.  Thanks to the modern marvel of technolody and smart phones I was able to keep up with all the posts and see the great creations using the fun new stamps!  

Today I spent a good chunk of my time taking my colored creations and making them into cards to fit 4 of the 5 special challenges that were issued by the Krafty Girls.  All in all, I would say that I had a really good crafty weekend (even if I may not have clean clothes to wear to work tomorrow - LOL).

Warning: This is a bit of a long post with all the cards. 

So here's what I've made to share with you for each of the challenges:

Kraftin Kimmie June Krafty Krop - Challenge #1 - Fussy Cutting

Stamps from "Smarty Pants" set 

This card will go to my daughter's favorite teacher.

The paper is from a pack I bought ages ago with the intent to catch up

on the school scrapbook pages (which are still waiting patiently). 

After coloring the image with my copics, I then fussy cut around the image. 

I then colored around the edge with a sharpie.

Not perfect, but pretty good considering I wasn't using my readers :o).

I didn't intend for the words on the chalkboard to look quite so smudged - but so it goes. 

I am entering card #1 in these other great challenges too:

Crazy 4 Challenges #241 - Sketch

Clear it Out Challenge Blog - Theme and Stash are both Anything Goes

Corrosive Challenge Blog Challenge #202 - Color Me Happy (use favorite coloring medium).

Now on to Card #2. 

Kraftin Kimmie June Krafty Krop - Challenge #2 - Paper Piecing

Stamps from "Angie"

This image is pretty easy to fussy cut around and do the paper piecing.  

I used some of my Doodle Bug papers for her robe and the background.

Of course, I had to use PINK as it is my favorite color :o)

I had a marker problem with my E59 and the hair got kind of tacky.

Still looks ok - but I know what I'll be doing before the next weekend.

Cleaning some markers :o)

 I am entering Card #2 in the these other great challenges too:

The Challenge #9 - Sketch

613 Avenue Create - Challenge #77 Anything Goes w/PINK

Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog - Paper Piecing

Loves Rubber Stamps Challenges #108 - Spots and Dots

Brown Sugar Challenge Blog Challenge #99 - Dots and/or Stripes

Let's Craft and Create #93 - Spots or Stripes

Next in the line-up is Card #3 - Take a look:

Kraftin Kimmie June Krafty Krop - Challenge #3 - Unconventional Colours

Stamps from  "Dream Big" set

So what's more unconventional than a pink elephant?

Makes me think of the song "Pink Elephants on Parade" and what 

might imagine seeing after a good bender - lol :o).

I bought this stamp set initially just for this darling image.  

This is a larger square card - 6 x 6 inches.  I started out thinking that I would 

make a round card but realized that I didn't have a die big enough to accomodate 

all that I wanted on the card.  So I traced a small plate and cut around it

(another example of fussy cutting - lol).  and then put it on the card base.

The clouds are made from the cupcake builder punch. 

Oops, I see that my circle got mounted crooked (guess the elephant is going uphill) and

I should have finished that little strip of grass at the bottom. Oh goodness!

Will have to get that done before I send it off. 

I'm entering this card in these other great challenges too:

Stamping Sensations June Challenge - Animal Antics

Divas by Design - 3 or More Layers

Pile it On #25 - Kawaii/Cute

And last but not least is card #4 - Check it out:

Kraftin Kimmie June Krafty Krop - Challenge #4 - All Things Shimmery

Stamp from "Smarty Pants" set

On this card I colored the stamped image with my new Stampin Up

blendabilities markers (outfit, books and apple) and copics.

Using up some more of that school dsp stash and cut out a big bright

shimmery star with my new Star dies.  Lots of glimmer on this baby :o)

This card will go to my niece's boyfriend for graduating college and getting

his first big job.  He is really smart and looks just a bit like this fella. 

I'm entering this card in these other great challenges too:

Imagination Crafts Challenge - All that Glitters June Challenge 

Freshly Made Sketches #141 - sketch

Crafting by Designs Challenges - June Anything Goes

Wow - so that's it from me (finally) tonight. Hope you enjoyed the cards that I've shared.

The KK Challenges are open until June 29th so you have time to join.  

These other fun challenges would probably love to see your cards in their galleries too. 

Til next time...hugs and happy crafting! D

HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY ATSM - Challenge #100 - Photo Inspiration

Hello friends!  ATSM Challenge #100 marks the 2nd year of Addicted to Stamps and More!  

Whoo Hoo!!

Thank you to our amazing leader Kylie who keeps it all fresh and fun for her DT team :o)

We've had so much fun inspiring you each week and seeing your amazing creations.  

How very blessed we are that you continue to support us and play along in our challenges.  

Take a look at the gorgeous Photo Inspiration we have for ATSM Challenge #100. 

So many possibilities with this one... rainbows, rain, umbrellas, summer, bright colors!

Our sponsor for ATSM Challenge #100 is Stitchy Bear's Digi Outlet

and they have generously provided our DT with some images to use for this challenge.

I made two cards this week to inspire you - take a look!

Sponsor image - BB Kakes  "Rainy Days"

I decided to make this a birthday card in celebration of ATSM's 2nd Birthday.

I used a combo of Stampin Up! new blendabilities markers 

(coastal cabana, old olive, daffodil delight) 

and copic markers (BG 10, R20, RV02, RV06, W0, W2, W4, N6).

Check out that paper - isn't it a great compliment to this image :o) LOVE it! 

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafting from the Heart - Challenge #23 "Anything Goes"

Sentimental Sundays - Challenge #211 "Animals"

Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenges #33 - Celebrate

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper June Challenge

And now for my second card:

Sponsor image - Stitchy Stamps "Flip Flops"

I'm especially excited about how this card turned out.

Not only did I manage to do a fairly good job on coloring suntan skin,

but I also colored a beach scene.  Please forgive me if it seems that I'm

bragging - I'm just so excited, I can't help myself :o)

If you'd like to learn how to color a beach scene,   

There's a great photo tutorial on the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog

by Krafty Girl Deborah who shows us how to color a beach scene.

Go check out Krafty Tips & Tuts - Week #19 to learn how. 

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafty Girls Challenge #20 -Anything Goes

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Sweet Pea (floral)

Fusion (the bright colors and flowers were my inspiration)

Love to Create Challenge Blog - Challenge #120 - Anything goes

613 Avenue Create - Challenge #76 - "Anything Goes w/ optional twist (no twist for me)

The rest of the talented team at ATSM have made some gorgeous 

cards to further inspire you to join our birthday celebration.

I hope to see your crafty creations in our gallery this week!

Please say "hi" while you're there too - we love to hear from you :o).

Til next time lovely friends...hugs and happy crafting! D

Monthly Digi Stamp Challenges - Deedee's Digis & From the Heart

Hello friends and followers.  Hope each of you is doing well.

I seem to be burning the candle at both ends lately and feel as though
I'm suddenly running out of steam.
So much to do, so little time left for crafting lately. 

I started two cards weeks ago, but finally got them finished last night so that  

I could participate in a couple of my favorite progressive challenges. 

The first card is for Deedee's May Digi of the Month Challenge. 

This is a progressive challenge which gives you a free digital image
each month just for participating in the previous challenge.   

I've loved each fun image I've received.
Perhaps I'll inspire you to check it out and start playing along too :o)

Take a look at what I made using "Not a Tie":

Just for fun - here's the inside too :o)

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafting from the Heart Challenge #20 - Anything Goes

Crafty Girls Challenges #19 - Anything Goes

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper May Challenge

The second card was made for the
From the Heart May Digital Stamp of the Month Challenge.
This is also a progressive challenge where you get a free digital
image each month for participating in the previous challenge.
Who doesn't love a freebie?
All of their images are just so wonderful!
I'd love to see you start playing along too.

The digital image is called "Whimsy Garden Fence" and here's my card:

On this card I used my new Stampin' Blendabilities markers by Stampin Up!
on the Flowers, banner and bird (Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
and Coastal Cabana). Each color comes in a light, medium and dark shade for blending.
Really impressed with the deep rich color and the way they blend.

I'm also entering the following challenges with this card:
Come and Get it Challenges - Lots of Layers
Papertake Weekly - Sketchie Free for All (using sketch below)

Corrosive Challenge Blog - Challenge #200 Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper May Challenge
Digi Haven - Spring has Sprung Challenge
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Okay, so that's all for me today friends.
Thanks again for stopping by.
Til next time...hugs and happy crafting! D

52CCT May Stash Challenge - Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed and Something Blue

Hello friends and happy weekend! 

The past couple of days have been in the 80s - so sunny and beautiful.

I think spring is finally here - whoot whoo!!

I will admit that I had a bit of a hard time today with thinking about snow and Christmas. 

But then I realized that the beauty of it is that it can be very nice outside

and I can still have fun making a Christmas card to be ready for the season ahead of time.

On that note...it's time to show you what the  newest challenge is at 52CCT.

Our hostess with the mostest, Ruth, has chosen a fabulous challenge this time.

I think this is a super fun challenge.
Almost all crafters have a combination of something brand new and something old in their stash.
If you are lucky enough (like me) to have a friend who has something different
in their stash that you can borrow, then you've gotten the third piece of the challenge.
And last but not least - use the color blue somewhere in your Christmas creation.
Easy Peasey - right?

Don't stress out if you can't use all 4 categories, but please do use at least 2 of the categories for creating your Christmas card. Let us know in your post what elements you used so we can ooh and ahh with you. 

Here is my DT creation for the 52CCT May Stash Challenge:

The designer paper is my something old (from Stampin Up! season 2009)

I used my NEW stampin' blendabilities markers in daffodil delight and coastal cabana

to color the nutcracker.  I really like these. They are very smooth and quite comparable

to the copics that I normally use.  It was fun to have another coloring option. 

(The hair, face and sword were colored with copics).

I borrowed a stamp set from my friend Jeanne (the wreath and nutcracker) 

and the something blue...well that seems quite self explanatory :o).

Hope you like this card and that I've inspired you to join us this week at 52CCT.

The rest of my lovely DT pals have made some awesome creations to 

further inspire you.  Go visit them and say "hi" while you're there.

Til next time... enjoy the sunshine and take some time for crafting! Hugs D