Buttons Ribbons and Pearls

2011-12-24T10:32:00.000-05:00

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year filled with joy peace and love.

P.S.......My New Year's resolution is to be a better blogger,.............what's yours?

Til next time,..............

2011-11-01T07:00:00.002-04:00

Hi all!

I know it's been a while since our last visit.

How have you been? Have you been busy crafting?
Well, since my last post, we celebrated Sara and Mike's wedding, then Thanksgiving the next day, then the hubby and I jumped on a plane and went to Las Vegas for 5 nights that turned into 6 nights because Spirit Airlines decided to cancel our flight and leave about 120 passengers stranded at McCarran airport.........grrrrrrrrr!

Talk about having no luck in Vegas!!! LOL! Anyway,.......we made it home safely and that's the main thing!

I've started making my Christmas cards but I'm far from done! It is definitely on my "To Do List" this week.

So,......I just got home from my annual girls weekend,...........you know the one that I go to every year that I drink way too much champagne and eat for a family of four?!?!?!

Needless to say,.....if you come to my door in the next few days, I'll be answering the door in my "stretchy pants"!

Tee hee hee!

This sentiment is from Impression Obsession and I decided that it would pair perfectly with this lovely image from Art Impressions. I watercoloured using my Tombows, added just a hint of glitter to the roses, cardstock is Prism, silver vellum, Papertrey and watercolour paper.

Have a GREAT week!

Til next time!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-10-08T10:21:00.001-04:00

Happy Saturday!

To all of my Canadian friends, I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

I thought I'd better post something today because tomorrow will be spent in the kitchen.

Today I'm thankful for the perfect weather for a fall wedding.

You know you're getting older when you've been invited to attend a good friend's daughter's wedding!

Sara is the very first one of my friend's children to take that walk down the aisle.

This image is an oldie but a goodie from Inkadinkado. It was a quick colour using my Prisma pencils and a bit of sparkle from SU Iridescent Ice. In keeping with the bride's colours, I pulled out this piece of scrap dp from the "scrap stack" then layered on some Prism and Gina K, added a bit of lace and a satiny ribbon.

Tomorrow, when we sit down at the table, we'll each say what we are most thankful for, a little something I started when the kids were just little.

I think mine will simply be LOVE............

I'm thankful for it................because without it where would we be.

Congratulations

Sara and Mike

Til next time!

2nd Annual Krafty Day!

2011-09-30T07:00:00.048-04:00

This is just a little reminder friends, that Krafty Day is fast approaching!

It will be a jam backed day full of fun, laughs, and prizes!

Meet some of the talented Krafty Girls, play with some new rubbah, and as an added treat,........... meet artist .Annie Rodrigue!!!!

Here's the "deets peeps "!

2nd Annual Krafty Day with Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!
Sunday, October 16th, 2011 from 9am-9pm Best Western Stoneridge Inn

in Lambeth, Ontario
- 12 hours of Krafty Fun!
- lots of kroppin' and kraftin' space!
- exclusive KKS tote bag with stampin' goodies!
- special edition KKS stamp to commemorate the occasion!
- coffee, tea, juice, breakfast pastries and cookies for snack times!
(you will be on your own for lunch/supper,
restaurant on site or bring your own)
- four awesome make and takes featuring KKS!
- meet several of our talented Krafty Girls! - Draws and Door Prizes!
- Scrappin Great Deals store on site for all your Copic needs!
- and of course, Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps including our NEW October 2011 release stamps, just for YOU!

**Spaces are LIMITED** SO REGISTER NOW!!!!

I'll be back again sometime this weekend !

Til next time!

Happy Friday!

2011-09-16T15:21:00.002-04:00

Happy Friday friends!

Or should I say, Frickin' Freezing Friday!!! Lol!

Holy Smokes!

The temps around here have dropped dramatically this week!

On Monday, I was poolside double checking the local flyers and swimming a few lengths.

Today,..........well let's just say I'm NOT going outside!

Yep! As soon as I get this posted I'm off to do either a) crafting or b) some housework.

Maybe we should vote on that.

All those in favor of crafting raise your hands......... okay............and those who think I should stay inside and do housework...............?

Well that settles it.

After an outstanding show of hands, I'm off to the craft room! Tee Hee Hee!

Last Friday, we celebrated my good friend Sue's 50th birthday at her favourite neighbourhood bar.

I lovingly nicknamed her Zsa Zsa years ago, when on one of our girl's weekends, in a rented rustic cottage, she materialized from her room in a" lovely" satiny robe and nightgown ensemble. Meanwhile, the rest of the gals including myself, wore baggy saggy sweatpants! Well, needless to say I've never let her forget it!

Veronica

Anyway, I downloaded this image from Mo's Digital Pencil and coloured it using Copics, the double sided dp is from G.C.D. Studios, Papertrey and Prism, the sentiment is computer generated.

That's it for me today folks!

Maybe I'll do a quick tidy, then go down to my craft room...........

naahhhhh!

Take the time to have a little crafting fun this weekend!

Till next time!

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge #95

2011-09-10T07:00:00.000-04:00

Happy Saturday Krafty friends!

Are you ready for a super fun challenge with the Krafty Girls this week?

The "Amazing Angie" has suggested that we have a

"Blast from the Past" and to use some of our first Kraftin' Kimmie images!


Charlotte

Charlotte was the first in my basket at the launch of Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps at Scrappin' Great Deals almost two years ago. Little did I know that I would become a member of her design team a year later.

What an awesome year it's been, but I have decided that this will be my last post as a Krafty Girl.

Oh, I'll still be blogging, maybe not as frequently but I'll still be around.

Okay, let's move along before I get all weepy...............Charlotte may still be my favourite Kimmie stamp everrrr! Love her crazed expression and her corkscrew curls, and the death grip she has on her babies! Lol! I coloured her up using my Copics and Prisma pencils the base cardstock is from Papertrey, and all the dp is from My Mind's Eye, added a lime green grosgrain ribbon,a few buttons and popped up the Kraftin' Kimmie sentiment from Everyday Sentiments.

Need more inspiration? Check out to see what those incredibly talented Krafty Sistahs have been up to !

So,you know the rules, ink then link your creations on the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog.

Here's what's been pitched in the "sale pail" for Frugal Friday ....all 40-50% off: Sharing is Loving, Little Summer Girl, Virginia, Lily Lemon, Squirrel's Gift and Cheeky Monkey.
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Back to School Special !

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ALSO starting Friday Sept 9th EVERY order over $25 before shipping and taxes will receive a FREE Steven Leary stamp!!! We'll call it the Back to School Special and it will run from September 9th-16th!

Don't forget that Krafty Kimmie Sneak Peeks start next week!

Til next time!

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge #94

2011-09-03T07:00:00.001-04:00

Happy Saturday friends!

Krafty Girl Kerry is in charge for Challenge #94 and she would like to see us use office supplies on our creations this week.

So find something in your stash that fits the bill and link it up on the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog for your chance to win some Kimmie Rubbah!

I've used this week's Mojo Monday sketch for my card. I coloured up Moaning Moira from our last release using my Copics and Prisma pencils, the dp is from Echo Park, SU and Prism, added a black grosgrain ribbon, 3 little bats and a cat and 3 staples.

Check out what the other Krafty Girls have created this week and don't forget to see what's been tossed into the "sale pail" for Frugal Friday.

Have a fabulous weekend!

Til next time!

Kreepy Hop and Release!

2011-08-21T01:00:00.001-04:00

Kraftin’ Kimmie is releasing their new AUGUST stamps!

As you’ve seen over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have lots of SPOOKTACULAR new stamps for you to play with for HALLOWEEN! There are three new ADORABLE LITTLE WITCHIES from Cheryl Alger, five new HALLOWEEN FUN stamps from Emilie Goulet and six awesome new BATTY PRINCESS AND FRIENDS stamps from Annie Rodrigue!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our KREEPY Krafty Hop! If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky stampers will win packages of these frightening stamps from the new release!!

This is Krafty artist, Emilie Goulet's The Punkin Family.

They have to be the most adorable pumpkins in the pumpkin patch!!

I've really stepped outside of the box for this release.

Yesterday's image had a green face and black and purple hair and today I've used my Prisma pencils to colour on Kraft which I've never done before but will definitely do it more often!

The dp is from my scrap stack and the other fall coloured cardstock is from DCWV, used a Martha Stewart punch and popped on a couple of brads to finish it off.

Now, hopefully you started at the beginnig and that would be

the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog.

If you ever get lost along the way, go back there to take a peek at the master list.

Now off you go, it's time to hop on over to the very talented Nicole's blog.

You're almost finished, just a few more to go!

When you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie shop, because ALL the new images are NOW available!

We have our Gimme Kimmies Kits available for those of you who ‘need it all’!! The stamps are grouped together by artist and are available at a discount, but only for a limited time!!

Have a Spooktacular Day!

Til next time!

Spooky!!!

2011-08-20T07:00:00.012-04:00

Double, double, toll and trouble;

Fire burn and cauldron bubble.
Eye of newt, toe of frog,
Wool of bat and tongue of dog,
Adder's fork and blind worm's sting,
Lizard's leg and howlet's wing.

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William Shakespeare

~ Macbeth ~

Welcome to Day #3 Krafty friends!

Right now, you should be engulfed in the

toxic yellow glow of the overhead lights, surrounded by the constant hum of the equipment, the rancid smell of sulfur, the scurrying of several feral caged rodents

and the rapid T*H*U*M*P of your heart!

Are you................scared?

Today the Krafty Team and Guest

are showcasing the "scarry"talent of Krafty artist

Annie Rodrigue.

Spooky is this week's theme for challenge #92, so let's re-ink those markers and sharpen those pencils and let's see what you can......

"scare up" for this challenge!

I coloured up the "Potion Master" with Copics and pencils, the dp is from Echo Park, used a

Martha Stewart punch, popped on a dollar store jack-o-lanter and tied on a black polka dot ribbon.

Ink then link your creations on the

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog!

Come back tomorrow for

the Blog Hop and Release Day .......

Til tomorrow then!

Day #1

2011-08-18T07:29:00.001-04:00

Are you ready to start peeking?

It's Day 1 of Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps August Sneak Peeks.

Today the Krafty Girls and Guest are going to be showcasing Krafty Artist, Cheryl Alger's

SCARY images!

Wahahaha!

So this is Frightful and Delightful,......she has to be the cutest little witch ever!

I used Copics and pencils to colour, the dp is from Echo Park, used an EK Success scallop punch, some dollar store silver embellies a touch of glitter, and even though this image comes with a sentiment, and because I can't justify throwing anything out, I just cut out and pop dotted "trick or treat" from the Echo Park dp.
Now don't forget to leave comments on all our blogs today as you peek, because someone will win all 3 of Cheryl's images from this release!

Just a little F.Y.I.

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is the sponser this month over at SFYTT.
So pop over to the lovely Jen Del Muro's "I {heart} Sketches blog and use this sketch for a chance to possibly win some Kimmie Rubbah!

So have fun peeking today!

Til next time!

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge #91

2011-08-13T07:00:00.001-04:00

Hello Krafty Friends!

There's been a lot happening in the Krafty Corner this week.

Have you seen the new Kraftin Kimmie Stamp Store?
(click HERE!)

How about the new Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog?
(click HERE!)

Have you heard about the new Newsletter?
(click HERE to sign up!)

......wait ....there's more!

Become a follower on Facebook,
(click HERE!)
Kimmie is always offering up some rubbery goodness......

and that's not all.......

There's six Frugal Friday items in the bin this week,
Natalie the Knitter, Mae, Gift Emmylou, Lounging Miles, Party Time and Teddy Bear Trio.....all 40-50% off!!

Whew!

Now how about a challenge?

It's that time of the week again to get Krafty with the Krafty Girls.
I'm in the driver's seat this week and since I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, I thought it was time for a recipe.
It's a simple recipe,...just 3 ingredients;
a flower
ribbon
and chipboard.

I coloured Patsy with my Copics then paper pieced her dress with Echo Park papers, as well as the chipboard arrow, other papers include Papertrey and SU. The lines of music on the Kraft paper is a stamp that I've had for eons from a company that I'm sure is no longer in business!!
LOL!
I added some Martha Stewart glitter to her glasses and tucked a pearl topped flower in her hair. To complete the recipe, I've tied on a sheer red polka dot ribbon.

So how about whipping up a creation and linking it on the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog.
You might be the random winner of Patsy!
Did I mention that she comes with THREE sentiments!

Don't forget to peek in to see what my Krafty Sistahs and Krafty Guest did with this recipe challenge.

Tune in next week for August Sneak Peaks!

Have a fabby weekend!

Til next time!

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge #89

2011-07-30T07:00:00.001-04:00

Hey Krafty friends !

Dynamic Krafty Girl Donna want's us to keep it Clean and Simple this week for

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge #89

Goodness gracious me!

That means no embellies! What???

What a fantastic challenge for me and a few of the other Krafty Girls.

(Sssh! I'll likely add a few pearls and glitter after this post!)

Tee Hee!

I coloured Kimiko, from our June release, with Prisma Pencils,the base is Papertrey, as well as the Nestie frame and the dp is from Echo Park. The sentiment is included.

So let's see what you can do with this challenge,......just remember,.....no embellishments!!!!

Let's "KEEP IT CLEAN"
Lol!!!!

Just ink then link your creations on the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog.

F.Y.I.
Frugal Friday update!
In the sale bin this week, you'll find,
Cupcake Cory, Snowshoe Fun, Valentine Willard, Krafty Stamper and Froggie Family....all 40-50% off. Also the July Gimme Kimmies Kits are done on Sunday.

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Wishing all my Canadian friends a wonderful Civic Holiday weekend!

Have fun and play safe!

Til next time!

Frugal Friday,... Sale Ends Sunday!

2011-07-23T18:05:00.011-04:00

Just a little reminder about Frugal Fridays!!!

You can find what's been tossed in the "rubber bin" HERE or HERE!

This week they are: Eleanor, Cannonball Cameron, Jukebox, Brady the builder, Lavender the Quilter and Party Time. They are all 40-50% off.

Eleanor

Sale ends Sunday!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Til Next Time!

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge #88

2011-07-23T07:00:00.004-04:00

Happy Saturday everyone!

Good grief it's been a hot one this week hasn't it!!!

I'm not complaining,.... but I'm forever grateful for any means of relief !

Air conditioning being at the top of that list, along with splashing around in my pool or lounging with a pina colada or a frozen margarita in my hot little hand.

How have you been coping with the heat?

Is your Kraftin' Korner in a cool spot?

What a great way to beat the heat,......go to your Korner and join in the fun with the Krafty Girls for this week's challenge.

Our super talented Tara has come up with a fun sketch for us for challenge #88.

My card for this challenge features Emilie Goulet's "Butterflies Flutter By" from the June release.
Don't you think that her sweet little face reminds you of the Campbell Soup Kids?
I used my Copics and pencils to colour, pulled out dp from Basic Grey, Echo Park and Papertrey, used a couple M.S. punches, added some ric rak, a button, a butterfly (Cuttlebug die) with rhinestones, and a few dollar store dots (with added glitter!). The sentiment is included.

So,..........are you up for a challenge?

Just ink and link your creations on the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog for your chance to possibly win some Kandy!

Just a little note to say thank you for the birthday wishes for my DD last weekend.
She read all your well wishes over my shoulder then I got an elbow for adding that little animation! Tee Hee!

In the mean time,....

........stay cool!

Til next time!

Welcome to the Hop!!

2011-07-17T01:00:00.004-04:00

Hi all!

As you’ve seen over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have AMAZING new stamps for you to play with this month! To start things off we have a very elegant Sympathy Set featuring a gorgeous floral image by Emilie Goulet, along with several coordinating sentiments. We have three new Back to School images from Cheryl Alger, five new Outdoor Fun stamps from Emilie Goulet and six awesome new Traveling Girls from Annie Rodrigue!

You will get to see most of the new images while you sit back and enjoy our Krafty Hop If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky stampers will win packages of stamps from the new release!! And when you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie shop, because ALL the new images are NOW available!

For my card for the hop, I've used Emilie's "Slowpoke"!

This is such a cute image, it just makes me chuckle!

I would love to send this to someone that's going away on vacation

with the sentiment being,............

"Hope you have a good trip" !

Quack me up!!!

Lol!!!!

Anyway,...(wiping away tears of laughter!) I coloured with Prisma pencils, the dp is Crate, used a MS punch and simply added a sunny polka dotted grosgrain ribbon from Michael's.

You should have landed here from the sweet Momma D's blog.

Now I'm sending you off to the terrific Tara's!!

I'm LUCKY #13 on the bloglist so if you ever get lost along the way, please refer back to the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog to take a peek at the master list to get you back on the right track.

Did you start at the Kraftin' Kimmie
Challenge Blog?

Don't forget to leave a comment,

on every blog.

Have fun Hoppin'

and then remember to go Shoppin'

at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp Store!

Gimmie kits are available, but once they're gone,.....

they're gone!!!

Don't delay,.........get yours today!

Have Fun!

Til next time!!

A big shout out to my baby girl turning 16 today!

Love you, sweetie!

(everyone,.........please,......for your own safety, .......stay off the roads !!!!)

Please Secure Your Personnel Luggage!

2011-07-16T07:00:00.030-04:00

Bonjour Mon Ami!

Come fly with the Krafty Girls today as we introduce you to Annie's images of the Traveling Girls!

Please turn off all cell phones, laptops, or gaming devices until we get word from our captain.

Michele

Krafty Girl Carole thought it would be fun to finish the inside of our cards for challenge # 87.

Personally,............I don't always do this ,but my goodness.........., it's a great way of getting rid of scrap

LOL!

So this is Annie's Michele.

It looks like she just got off her shift at the Eiffel Tower (were she works as a tour guide) and had time for a little shopping before meeting up with a few friends for a bite to eat and a glass of wine at a cosy little cafe close to her flat.

(Sigh!)

(in my perfect world!)
(LOL!)

I've been to Paris,...............Las Vegas!

So I've pulled my colours from the rooms that we've stayed in.

Mixed patterns of black,cream and red with glossy black and white prints and mirrored table tops. I've altered this image somewhat because I thought if I were in Paris, I would have more shopping bags, so I just paper pieced and pop dotted another bag with a bit of real tissue spilling out.

I used Copics and pencils to colour, the dp is from Basic Grey, DCWV, Gina K, Prisma, and scrap, used a SU flower punch (rolled the pedals) added black rhinestone centres, then added a rhinestone scallop from the local dollar store. I used an "OLD" (2004) SU stamp from the

Paris in Spring set then added the sentiment that comes with Michele.

Don't forget to comment on all of our blogs because 2 lucky winners will each win 3 of Annie's images from this release !

Ink and link your creations for this challenge on the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog.

See you back here tomorrow for the Release Day!!

Til then!

Au revoir!

It's Day # 3 for Kraftin' Kimmie Sneak Peeks

2011-07-15T07:00:00.021-04:00

Bookworm Jaime

Hey Friends!!

I'm still here, just taking the time to enjoy the summer!
I've been busy with the kiddies and working revamping my gardens.
Hope all is well in your little corner and you have been enjoying the Krafty peeks so far!

It's day #3 for the Kraftin' Kimmie's July Sneak Peeks.
Today, we are showcasing the very talented Cheryl's images.

I love colouring her images, they are so "cartoon" like and cheerful!
Pulled out my Copics and Prismas to colour, the dp are Jillian Bean, SU and Gina K, used an EK scalloped punch, paper pieced her skirt,and simply added a "buttony" ribbon. The sentiment that comes with her is a Dr. Seuss quote,........."Oh the places you'll go" ! Perfect for the graduate or someone venturing off career wise.
Make sure you check out the other Krafty Girls and Guest and leave a comment.( pssst! there's Kandy being offered everyday during the release, ...... just leave a comment!)

Tomorrow is
Day #4 and our weekly challenge, so make sure to come back.

A little F.Y.I.,...........
It has been decided by upper management,(tee hee hee, Kimmie!) that Frugal Fridays will not coincide with Release week.
So come back next Friday to see what's up for grabs!

Hope to see you all back tomorrow for Day #4!!!

Til then,.....

Material Girls???

2011-07-02T07:00:00.004-04:00

Hi friends!

First, I would love to give a big "SHOUT OUT" to the very sweet and mega talented Kerry Johnson that has joined the Kraftin' Kimmie Team!
Sssh! I've been secretly stalking her blog forever!
Tee Hee! This gal has skills!

Hot off the Press!

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is starting something fun and exciting this weekend! Because we love our customers SO much, we're saying 'thank you' with FRUGAL FRIDAYS!!! Each Friday we will be posting 3-4 stamps that will be on sale at LEAST 40% off!! These items will be on sale until Sunday night ONLY, so be sure to scoop them up!

ALSO, we have extended the June Gimme Kimmie's Kits but only until Sunday, July 3rd! So get them before they're gone!!

Now for Challenge #85
the Krafty Girls have turned into Material girls!

Yes,.....you read that right!

(start humming Madonna now please!)

This week's challenge over on the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog is to use material on our creations suggested by our very creative "Copic Queen" Krafty Girl Melanie.

What a fun challenge!
I think mine is a sham,.......a pillow sham ! Lol! I almost had this in the Goodwill bag in the spring but decided to hang onto it.
I coloured Akiko with my Copics and pencils then cut her out, papers are from DCWV, SU, and
Gina K, added a couple of oriental inspired baubles that I've had in my "bauble drawer" forever that I'm pretty sure came from the dollar store, then popped on a few pearls.

For those of you who don't know the rules,........ink then link on the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog.
All entries are welcomed but if you use a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp, you become eligible to be in the random drawing of the Kimmie Stamp that the "Magnificent Melanie" has used for this challenge.

Hope all my fellow Canadians

and friends in the U.S.

have a fun and safe

long weekend!

Til next time!

It's a Splish Splash Kind of Saturday!

2011-06-25T07:00:00.006-04:00

Hi all!

Hope all is well in your little corner and you're ready to get krafty again this week with the Krafty Girls!

The Krafty Girl in charge for Challenge # 84, is our talented Michele. She wants us to
Make a SPLASH ! Think water!
Not a tuff challenge for us Girls that live in Southern Ontario.

It's been raining a lot this week!

So let's sharpen those pencils and pull out the markers and let's see what you can come with!

My card features Stanley the Snail by our new artist, Emilie Goulet. Pulled out my Copics and pencils to colour, papers are from SU, Prism, and Basic Grey, added Glossy Accents to his sunglasses, a checked ribbon,with a few buttons and finally some Stickles to the surf. The sentiment is from Kraftin' Kimmie Beachy Sentiments.

Now it seems that Stanley is very secure in his masculinity to be comfortably sipping on a drink with an umbrella! LOL!

He must be on vacation!

Ink then link your masterpiece on the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog for your chance to possibly win some Kandy!
Don't forget to check out the other Krafty Girls !

That's it for me folks!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Til next time!

Quixotic Paperie's 2nd Anniversary Celebration!

2011-06-15T02:00:00.001-04:00

This month Quixotic Paperie are celebrating their 2nd Anniversary! As part of the celebrations they are throwing the spotlight onto some of the fantastic stamp companies available in stock.

Today Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is in the spotlight, and some of the Krafty Girls have joined in to help celebrate! There are some fab samples from both the Krafty Girls and the Quixotic Paperie DT, so we would love for you to hop through the list below to see all the inspiration.

Kimmie started her stamp company in October 2009 and since then has bought us some wonderful images from some amazing artists: Annie Rodrigue, Steven Leary, Cheryl Alger, Crissy Armstrong and the latest addition Emilie Goulet!

The Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps range is available in the UK/Europe at Quixotic Paperie. If you're in Canada/US then you can find the stamps at Kraftin Kimmie Stamps direct!

As part of the celebrations and the spotlight today, we have a PRIZE GIVEAWAY!

Pop on over to the Quixotic Inspirations blog to get all the details and enter the draw to win some fantastic Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and more!

This year along with the all the fantastic images, Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps introduced a series of Kraftin' Kimmie Quotes. My card features a quote from Kraftin' Kimmie Quotes # 1 set and you can find it here.
I used a Martha Stewart punch,some vintage lace, ribbon, a rhinestone flourish,then hand cut the leaves and made some paper roses with rhinestone brad centres. The papers are from SU, and Papertrey.

So now for the same more inspiration! Hop on over to each of the blogs below to see some yummy Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp goodness!

- Elaine - Judy - Kim Costello - Kim Dellow - Mary -

- Kimmie - Angie - Tara - Tracy -

Thanks for joining us and we hope you enjoyed checking out Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps with us!

Kraftin` Kimmie Krafty Hop!

2011-06-12T01:00:00.016-04:00

Hello Krafty friends!

Welcome to the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps June Blog Hop!

As you’ve seen over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have AMAZING new stamps for you to play with this month! We are thrilled to be introducing a NEW line of stamps from the incredible Emilie Goulet who has brought us lots of Beach Fun images! We have gorgeous Asian Inspired beauties from Annie Rodrigue! And there are adorable little Spring Girls from Cheryl Alger!

For today's card, I coloured up Cheryl's Dance in the Rain cutie patootie !

Her images just make you want to smile.

This is a flashback to when my kids were small. They could find a puddle to jump in even if it was just the size of a dime! Lol!

I pulled out my Copics and Prismas to colour, added Glossey Accents to the puddle, used my new Echo Park dp, ( again! love it!) Sakura pens to the polka dots for added dimension, a button and a satiny yellow ribbon finishes it off. The sentiment is a little extra that comes with her.

Now, the hop begins at the Kraftin' Kimmie's Challenge Blog, so make sure you start the hop from there ..........and

Day #3 of Sneak Peeks and a Challenge!

2011-06-11T07:00:00.041-04:00

Happy Saturday!

Have you been lovin' the Sneak Peeks so far?

Well today marks Day #3 and it's Challenge #82. Our talented Krafty artist Annie Rodrigue is in the spotlight, and this month her images have an Asian inspiration.

Sweet Krafty Girl Angie is this week's host, and she's suggested that we use GOLD on our creations for challenge #82.

As you can see, I've kept my layout very clean with lots of white space the sentiment after all is "Wishing You Tranquility" so I didn't want a lot "shtuff" invading my space! Lol!

(correction - the sentiment Never Forget Kindnesses comes with her so we borrowed this sentiment from Akiko)

This is the very gorgeous Natsuka, (translation - Summer Child) I`ve used Copics and Prismas to colour, the bamboo stamp is an old Penny Black stamp that I gold embossed to fill in some of that white space, inked up an extra lantern, gold embossed then coloured and ``pop dotted `` it.

My only embellishment is a little tiny golden pearl !!!

Now that`s odd !

The papers are from Gina K, and Prism.

Find some ``golden goodness`` in your stash, then ink and link to the Kraftin`Kimmie Challenge Blog !

Some random winner will win the image that Angie used on her card this week!

Oh,......don`t forget to leave comments on the Krafty Girls` blogs today!

Kimmie will be giving 2 lucky winners 3 of Annie`s June images!!!

Come back tomorrow for the `` Hop and Shop``!

Til tomorrow!

Day # 1 of June Sneak Peeks For Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

2011-06-09T07:00:00.004-04:00

Hi all! Can you believe it's time for some Sneak Peeks from the Kraftin' Kimmie Gals?
Kimmie has been posting some snipets on the Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps Facebook page (are you a fan?) just to wet your appetites .
As always, each day until release day, we will be showcasing each artist!

I think I need a drum roll here,............

...(drumroll)....It is our great pleasure to introduce you to............our newest artist..............Emilie Goulet!

(I wonder if she is related to Robert?)

So this is Sunny the Turtle!
How cool is he? I L-O-V-E him!
He's just " chillin' " floating around in some Caribbean blue water with his little duckie friend!
No worries whatsoever but for who's passing around the Coppertone!
Ha ha!
I used my Prismas to colour, the dp is from my new 6x6 Echo Park A Walk in the Park pack, his "thought cloud" is a SU stamp that was inked up with Versa, chalked then stamped with a sentiment from Kraftin ' Kimmie's Everyday Sentiments, I added a "pop dotted" sun, the other sentiment is from the Kraftin' Kimmie's Beachy Sentiments, used a Martha Stewart punch and a sunny yellow polka dot grosgrain ribbon, then layered on lots of Glossy Accents and a sprinkling of glitter to the water.
I'll probably just stamp "Thanks" on the inside and send it to one of my friends that I'm sure will be inviting me to a backyard barbeque sometime this summer.

If you're reading my blog right now,.....friend...... you should likely call me so that I can pencil you in.....my calendar is filling up!
Lol!

Anyway,..............make sure you check out and comment on the Krafty Girls and Guests blogs everyday during the release.

(Ssssh! ...Kimmie gets excited about Release Day and is feeling generous!)

Rumour has it that there's Kandy being handed out!

Thursday - 1 winner of entire Emilie release

Friday - 1 winner of entire Cheryl release

Saturday - 2 winners of 3 each of Annie's release
Sunday - 2 winners of assorted release stamps

Til next time friends!

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge #81 and a Farewell

2011-06-03T07:00:00.042-04:00

Well friends, the Krafty Girls are back with another fun challenge this week! Our super sweet and talented Krafty Sistah, from "down under" Donna is our hostess, and she says.................ahhh................"Cut it Out"!

We are paper piecing for this challenge folks, so clean your specs and sharpen those snips !

Now doesn't Krista look "smashing " ?

Ha Ha ! She is "stylin' " when she steps onto the court with her matching racket !

I used Copics and Prismas to colour and even though my scrap stack is overflowing, I had to rip into my new Basic Grey "Hello Luscious" 6X6 pack!

The yummy ribbon is from Papertrey, added a rhinestone swirl and "pop dotted" the sentiment that is one of two that is included with this image.

To play along, link your creation on the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog for your chance to possibly win some Kimmie Kandy.

Need more inspiration?
Check out what those crazy and yet very talented Krafty Gals have been up to this week!

Before I sign off today, I would like to take a moment to sadly say "adieu" to one of our Krafty Sistahs.

Our time together has been too short, but I know that our paths will cross time and time again.

Wishing you happy trails ...........my friend!

If you have a minute, pop in and show Krafty Girl Andrea some love and wish her well as she embarks on a new journey.

Til next time!

It's Kraftin' Kimmie's Challenge #80

2011-05-28T07:00:00.006-04:00

Happy Saturday and for my friends in the US, Happy Memorial Day weekend !

This Krafty Girl was a tad "challenged" with this week's challenge !! Ha Ha!

Our newbie Krafty Sistah Carole, thought it would be fun to do some "hand stitching" on our creations this week.

What ! No "faux" stitching? LOL!

I do have a sewing kit and I do know how to thread a needle, so why was I so challenged you ask?

I've never stitched a card with thread! How weird is that?

Well to be honest,.....I still haven't! Sssh! I used and EK Success punch to punch out the holes and used a paper twine as my thread .

{Chuckle} The only time I touch a needle and thread is when the Hubby is trying to sew a button on a shirt or pair of pants, and I start to feel all guilty and stuff and take over.

Anyway,........I used Lucy for this week's challenge. She is a spitting image of my daughter and shares the same passion for books! Coloured with Copics and Prismas, papers are from SU, Gina K, and stash. Other than that fancy sewing on the corners, there's no other embellies! Two sentiments and a bonus stamp is included with this image.

I know my card is likely the only inspiration you need for this challenge, (ROFL!) but you really should take a peek and see what those Kreative Krafty Gals have come up with this week!

Remember to use a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp if you want your name to go into the draw this week for some Kimmie Kandy!

Ink then link on the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog!

Have a wonderful weekend!

I'm hanging with my BFF Brenda and our Hubs getting our annual dose of culture in Stratford Ontario.

Til next time!

By Lori Designs Challenge # 19

2011-05-26T12:00:00.004-04:00

Hi all!

It's time for another challenge with the Lollipop gang, over on the By Lori Designs Challenge Blog.

Today's challenge is being brought to you by Team A and it's a sketch.

I aways think that if you're given a sketch, most of the work has been done for you! Tee Hee !

Now if I could just get someone to pick my papers !!!

Just think of the "brain power" I would save! Lol!

So this is my take on the sketch this week.

I've used Puddle Jumper, School Time Lucy, coloured with Copics and Prismas, papers are from SU, Gina K and scrap, added a pretty pink grosgrain ribbon, a touch of pink glitter on her tote, lace and a few buttons.

Isn't she sweet?? Included with this digi image is a stack of school books and an apple for the teacher.

Please use BLD Images...You can purchase images at the By LORi Designs Shop.

When adding your creations to galleries please use the keyword: BLD, Lori Boyd so we can easily find your design.

Now for a bit of "bittersweet" news.

My term as a Designer for the By Lori Designs Challenge Blog has come to an end.

It has been a wonderful 4 months of playing with Lori's "sweet" digi images!

So,...."THANK YOU" Lori for giving me this opportunity !

Prior to being on this team, I knew very little about "digis" and could count on one hand how many times, I had attempted them.

Thank you Sheri Gilson for "ALL" that you do !

To all the incredibly talented ladies that made up this team, I have been inspired beyond words by your creativity and will be visiting you all on a regular basis.

So much so that you may get tired of me! Lol!

Best Wishes to All !

Til next time!

It's Challenge #79 for Kraftin Kimmies"

2011-05-21T07:00:00.001-04:00

Happy "Sunny " Saturday friends! Yay!!!! The weather looks somewhat promising for our first long weekend and the temps are showing some promise.. The garden centres are bustling and I'm "itching" to get me some dirt under my nails!!! I'm in "revamp mode" for my gardens and have an action packed agenda for this weekend! I've finally cruised some local nurseries and have a game plan in mind, so I REALLY hope the weather co-operates!!!

Anyhow,.................. are you ready for a Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge??

Our Krafty Girl( super duper sweet) Tara has suggested that you "Text Me. "

Simply show "text" on your creation! It could be in the papers that you use or even simply a sentiment !

So are you up for this challenge???

For my card this week, I coloured up Cheryl 's "Summer Girl" from last week's release. I've had this dp sitting in the wings for a couple of years and I think it works perfectly for this challenge!

This image was coloured with Copics and Prismas, used an EK Success punch , "pop dotted" the sentiment and beachball , the sentiment is from Kraftin' Kimmie's Summertime sentiments, then added lots of Glossy Accents for the puddle and the duckie's goggles, finally, I chalked around

the entire image and the sentiment .

Link up your cards/creations to the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog !

Wishing you all a fabulous long weekend !

Til next time!

Time for Another Challenge at By Lori Designs

2011-05-19T15:47:00.000-04:00

Hi folks! Sorry I'm a little late posting, but I had a computer issue! Everything so far (knocking on wood!) seems to be back to normal.

I'm back today with this week's By Lori Designs Challenge and Team "B" is in the driver's seat. For Challenge #18 it's all about the "Boys"! I always need an excuse to have a few extra "dude" cards in my stash so I decided to play along.

This digi can be found in the Puddle Jumpers section and is called "Boys R Us"!

I know one of my nephews will be getting this card!

All papers are from my stash, coloured the image with Copics and Prismas, covered a chipboard star with some scrap scuffed it up a tad and then added a red button and twine.

Remember to check out those mega talented Lollipop gals for some supreme inspiration!

Please use BLD Images...You can purchase images at the By LORi Designs Shop.

When adding your creations to galleries please use the keyword: BLD, Lori Boyd so we can easily find your design. Our next challenge will be next Thursday at 12 Noon EST. The challenges will end each Wednesday evening at 12 Midnight EST.

Come on,......come play with us!

Til next time!

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Blog Hop and Release Day

2011-05-15T00:59:00.000-04:00

Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new MAY stamps!

As you’ve seen over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have AMAZING new stamps for you to play with this month! This month we are introducing a NEW line of stamps from the wonderful Cheryl Alger! We have some SPORTY GIRLS from the talented Annie Rodrigue! There are some more adorable Dress Up Kids from Steven Leary and we have a super fun new set of Scripture Quotes for you as well!!

You will get to see most of the new images while you sit back and enjoy our Krafty Hop! You’ll see all the Krafty Girls, as well as some very special Krafty Guests along the way!! If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog!

As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky stampers will win packages of stamps from the new release!! And when you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie shop, because ALL the new images are NOW available!

For my card I coloured up Carole, one of Annie's new Sporty Girls

using my Copics and Prisma pencils, the double sided dp is from My Mind's Eye, the sentiment is included with her, then added a few dollar store "dots" for embellies.

Okay friends, let's make sure that you're on the right track shall we?

Did you start the hop from the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog?

Did you arrive here from the wildly talented Krafty Sistah Melanie Holtz's Blog?

If you answered yes to all of the above questions, then you are ready to go on to my other insanely gifted Krafty Sistah Jeanne Streiff's.

Have fun Hoppin' and then Shoppin' !

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Til next time!

It's Time for a Krafty Challenge!

2011-05-14T07:00:00.002-04:00

Hi all! It's Saturday, that means it's time for a Kraftin' Kimmie challenge!

After a "few" technical glitches with Blogger, it's all systems go with the Krafty Girls for the remainder of the Sneak Peeks and tomorrow's Blog Hop!!!

I hope that you have enjoyed the Sneak Peeks thus far. Today our girl Annie Rodrigue is centre stage. The matriarch of Kraftin Kimme Stamps herself is the" hostess with the mostess", Kimmie wants us to be reminded that "Girls Rock"! Yes ! Think of how strong we are and the strength that it shared and multiplied when a group of us gather together! We are Women ,........hear us roar or simply said .........."Girls Rule and Boys Drool"!!! Lol! Can you name the movie ??

Hint* 1 feline , 1 pup, 1 older dog

I've coloured up Annie's Roxy using Copics and Prismas, the dp is from DCWV and the base cardstock is from Papertrey.
Kimmie is feeling ultra generous these days, so make sure you leave a comment on all of our blogs, it automatically qualifies you to be in the drawing for Annie images from this release!!!!

So link your inky creations for this challenge on the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog peeps and I'll see you back here tomorrow  for the Blog Hop !

                                                                 Til tomorrow!

Kraftin' Kimmie Sneak Peeks Featuring Steven Leary

2011-05-14T02:36:00.000-04:00

It's Day 3 of Sneak Peaks for Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and we are featuring Steven Leary's Dress Up Kids. These sweet and adorable images are a dream to colour up !
Make sure you comment on all the Krafty Girls and Guests blogs because Kimmie is offering up daily kandy,..................today I think there's TWO complete sets of Steven's May images up for grabs!!!! Wahoooooo!!

I coloured Cupcake Cory with my Prismas, added SU Iridescent Ice and Glossy Accents to her cupcake, the dp is double sided Crate, then added a polka dotted brown grosgrain ribbon and a button. Ta Da!!!!
That's it for me today,.............don't forget to comment on everyone's blog, then go to the Kraftin' Kimmie's Challenge Blog to find out who's the lucky daily winnner !

Hope to see you back here tomorrow!

Til then!

By Lori Designs Challenge #17 is a THEME

2011-05-11T23:53:00.000-04:00

Happy Thursday everyone!!! Can you believe we are nearing the end of another work week!
Wahoo!!

Well I hope that you've had a good one and that you get a chance to play along with us this week. We're changing things up again at By Lori Designs Challenge Blog! Challenge #17 is a"Theme". Friendship is the theme so get busy creating then post your creation on the By Lori Designs Challenge Blog.

Love You Friend

I coloured these adorable Sugar Sticks, called "Love You Friend" with my Copics and Prismas, the dp is from Kaiser Craft, pop dotted the heart and added a bit of glitter and found a stray piece of ric rac and stapled it to my computer generated sentiment. The sentiment inside is also computer generated and as much as I would like to take credit for this perfect little ditty, alas,........I can not.

Seriously,..... where would we be without Google! LOL!!!!!!! After an extensive search (5min) author remains "unknown".

Need more inspiration? Check out those sweet Lollipops!!

Please use BLD Images...You can purchase images HERE at the By LORi Designs Shop.

New and exciting May images were just added last week!

When adding your creations to galleries please use the keyword: BLD, Lori Boyd so we can easily find your design. Our next challenge will be next Thursday at 12 Noon EST. The challenges will end each Wednesday evening at 12 Midnight EST.

Thanks for stopping by.

Take Care!

Til next time!

It's Time for Kraftin' Kimmie Sneak Peeks and an Introduction to a New Artist!

2011-05-11T07:00:00.015-04:00

Welcome to Day 1 of Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Sneak Peeks krafty friends! Over the next few days the Krafty Girls and Guests will be debuting this month's releases. Follow along each day as we individually showcase our Krafty artist, the new Kraftin' Kimmie Quotes, our Saturday challenge and on Sunday,...... release day and Blog Hop.

Today, we are thrilled to be introducing you to a talented NEW ARTIST!

Introducing ,..............Cheryl Alger!

You may recognize her name from Sassy Cheryl's where she creates digital art. Cheryl is creating a brand NEW line of images, *specifically* for Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps! These stamps will ONLY be available at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and ONLY as unmounted rubber stamps!

Here's Cheryl's Bio:

I grew up outside of Staunton, Virginia, but now live in the Richmond, Virginia. I absolutely LOVE to draw and always carry a small sketchbook with me in case inspiration strikes me while I'm out and about.

I have been creating digital art now for about 12 years now and have licensed my work to companies such as Kohl's, Hobby Lobby and Shopko, among others, for over eight years. I started creating digital images about two years ago. It's been a lifelong dream to become a working artist, and besides deadlines, I LOVE everything about what I do! It really helps that I have a very supportive husband and son (they also can be my biggest critics! I have to admit, I LOVE my job!

Let's put our hands together and give her a big 'ol Kraftin Kimmie Krafter welcome !

So here's Little Summer Boy by artist Cheryl Alger and he's making a big splash for his debut! He's coloured with Copics then cut out and mounted onto Imaginisce dp, left over scrap kraft from our last challenge that's been " roughed up" a bit then sprayed with Tsukineko walnut ink for the sand, another piece of scrap blue was edged with a white pencil then topped with a ton of Glossy Accents for the surf, the sentiment is included, and the starfish and sand dollar were dollar store finds.

Now be sure to stay tuned this week for more Sneak Peeks!

Take Care!

Til next time!