Blog Hop

I'm so excited to be part of the first ever Krafty Friends Blog Hop featuring Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps' Krafty Friends! The blog hop is filled with creations by customers, design team members and friends of KKS and we're so excited to share some of our creations!
Feel free to start the hop from the beginning at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Blog Then hop around and check out all the fabulous designs! Be sure to leave a comment at each stop because there will be prizes and giveaways to some random commenter's !
                                                                           

Not only can you comment to win, we'd love to have you JOIN the blog hop by posting your own design!! Just post a new creation featuring a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp and link it up to the main blog post and you'll not only be a part of this fun hop, but you'll be entered to WIN more goodies!! You have until February 28th!

I used my new Kraftin’  Kimmie stamp JULIE.
 
I cut the base into a 4x4 card using plain white cardstock.   For the patterned paper, I used CTMH – X7194B Hopscotch.  This paper is available from the seasonal expressions book which is only good through March 31st.    Colors include Colonial White, Flaxen, Glacier, Indian Corn Blue, Ponderosa Pine, Smoothie and Sunset.  I love this My Reflections set of paper.

                                   

I stamped the image on plain white cardstock using black Momentum ink.  I have the best luck with this brand of ink when using copic markers. The image is colored with Copic Markers.    I added a little bit of Seam binding ribbon, a button, twine and and some bling.
                                                                             
   
I hope you enjoy my card along with the rest of the Blog Hop. 
                                                                         
                                                                               

Kraftin’ Kimmie part Deux

Here are the last two entries from last weekend's Kraftin’ Kimmie card challenge.   We had a week to complete the cards.   If you’re interested…  you still have a day or two to create a few cards.    You can earn Kimmie points to go towards more of her fabulous stamps.

#5 – This card had to have something inside and out.

I used some older Stampin’ Up cardstock and the Kimmie – Going places stamp.   I colored the image with copic markers.  I cut out a couple of clouds and put stickles around the edges.   I distressed and used a journaling pen to line along the edge.

#6 – This card had to have bling for extra points.

Using Kimmie’s stamps is not a requirement but suggested.  Because I had used all of the stamps of hers that I own,  I used a CTMH stamp on this card.   It is a sneak peak of an upcoming stamp of the month that will be available for purchase in June.    I added stickles on the cone and some of the lettering.  I also outlines some of the paper.   There are a couple of little baubles on the edge.  And… of course it is distressed.

Edited to add this additional photo.

I found a couple more Kimmie stamps as I was cleaning off my stamp shelf so I made this card for #6 challenge, too.

This is Talullahbelle.  I used CTMH My Reflections paper X7193B -  Heartstrings Paper Packet.   It is only available through March.

It has been fun doing this challenge.  My creative juices are now flowing and I have a lot of ideas floating around in my head for future projects.

 

Be Creative!

 

Kraftin’ Kimmie

Today is a celebration on the Kraftin’ Kimmie  Stamps Krafty Friends Facebook page.    Kim designs fun stamps and lives in Canada.   There are several challenges going on and prizes to be won.    You have a week to get them posted.  Go and join the event and be creative.

#1 – Gadget Girl.    I used CTMH – My Reflections – Chalk It up. X7184B.   Image is colored with Copic markers.  For extra points, the card could be distressed.

 

#2 – Going Places -  I used CTMH – My Reflections – Brushed – X7190B.  Image is colored with Copic markers.  For extra points, the card had to have the color pink.

#3 – Superstar – I used Echo Park- Bundle of Joy Boy Collection Kit.   Image is colored with Copic markers.   For extra points, this card had to have an animal on it.  The paper worked great.  I wrote my own sentiment.

#4  Going Places -  I used CTMH – My Reflections – Cruisin- X7154B. (retired)  The image is colored with copic markers.  For extra points,  this card had to have extra embellishments and a boy theme.    I added some flair, a metal ribbon and some tiny pearls on the glasses.  I don’t have a Kimmie boy stamp.

There are still a couple of challenges left.  I will continue being creative and share at a later date.

Be Creative!

 

Productive Doodles

Here are a couple more of my Doodle sketches.

I colored a couple, too

Sorry the images aren’t super clear.  We’ve had dreary foggy weather and not very good lighting for taking photo’s.

This is the view out of my window.  The temperature has been in the single digits and we’ve had snow on the ground for over a week.  I know it’s not as bad as a few other states, but winter hit us early.  We barely had a fall season.

Be Creative!

Autumn Blessings

We have had a beautiful Fall.  Today was in the low 70’s.   I think it will be our last warm day.  Tomorrow will be the low 50’s.   Winter is on the way.

I’ve been working on a couple of Fall projects.

I made this wreath using old canning rings.  They were old and rusty.  I painted some of them orange and some of them white.   After the paint was dry, I wrapped them with various Washi Tape.  I then tied a burlap ribbon at the top and hung by my front door.

I painted this cute little Halloween shelf sitter and added some vinyl to it.   I finished it off with some spatters of paint.

A little decor by my front door.

My trees are starting to turn colors and are covering the grass.   The sun was shining, with a few clouds in the sky so I grabbed my camera.  I love Fall colors.

And the bees are still buzzing around the little bit of blooming lavender that I have in the front of my house.

I hope your Fall has been as beautiful as mine!    Time to start creating for Christmas!!

 

Be Creative!

Cards, and more cards

Not much to say except that I’ve made a few cards the last several weeks.    I’ve been trying to use up supplies and stamps.  I miss the time working in my craft room.   I love sitting down, thinking about the person who will get the card and make it special for them.   I also love using my copic markers and the blending and shading.  It can be quite a challenge. 

 

 

Be creative!

 

 

Sweet as can Bee

This week has been busy; still painting the interior of my house, bringing home decor back in one piece at a time, and preparing for our big 3 day family reunion.  (cooking is a lot of work!)

I took the time to quickly make a card for a dear friend of mine.

Products used:  CTMH – Sweet leaf, Creme Brulee, Sorbet.  Mama Elephant – Water Blooms.  MFT – Sweet as can Bee. Washi tape. MS glitter – Sugar Cube.  SU emboss folder. Sewing tool.  Distress ink – vintage photo. Copic markers.

  

 

Be Creative!

 

Brush Strokes

I had the desire to get out my brushes a couple of weeks ago.   While out and about last winter, while checking out the holiday bazaars, we saw this cute wood cut out of  the word LOVE that we thought would be so cute for my granddaughters bedroom.  I bought some cute valentines paper while it was in season.

  I finally have the wood letters and decided to get painting.   

I painted the edges with  Decoart American – Dragon Fruit.  I love the brightness of it and it matches the paper perfectly.  The pictures do not do this justice.  I had a hard time getting some good photo’s while this was hanging on my wall.

I traced the wood letter onto the paper, hand cut them out then attached with mod podge. When that was dry, I put a couple of coats over the entire piece.  I like using the matte finish of the mod podge. 

I attached together with some bright pink gingham ribbon and added a wire on top to finish it.

Isn’t it cute? The finished piece is about 24 inches tall.

I also painted this summery flower hang up.

 

And just in time for Flag day, I finished this American sign.  The lettering is white vinyl.

 

What should I paint next?   I’m thinking watermelon!

Saturday is the first day of Summer.  I hope you’re is off to a good start!

Be creative!