Exclusive Kraftin Kimmie release!

We've been teasing you Krafty Keeners all week (you know who you are), so finally….here it is!! Kraftin' KimmieStamps is thrilled to introduce the newest set in our *NEW* Exclusive Krafty Klubhouse stamp sets!!! Today we are sharing previews of all THREE new images by Annie Rodrigue included in this special edition set, along with SEVEN, yes I said SEVEN coordinating sentiment stamps!

Now let me be clear once again…..there is NO club to join or sign up for! ANYONE from ANYWHERE in the world can order this special set but ONLY at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!! These images will not be sold individually, but only as the complete set called…..SEA JEWELS! ALSO if you order this set before June 22nd, you will also receive a special coupon code for 20% OFF your next online order!

The set goes live on the shop website at midnight tonight!!! We will also be celebrating with an awesome SEA JEWELS Krafty Hop and giving away a set to one lucky stamper, so be sure to join us for more gorgeous samples tomorrow!!!

More SCACD projects!

Hi everyone! So what did you think about the new release from SCACD? I know it is making me think outside of what I normally do but I don't think we can really grow as artists unless we allow ourselves to do something a little different occasionally, right?

For today I have altered a small peg hook I picked up in the clearance section at my local craft store.

I painted the background with Pomegranite silks, stamped the Solid blank canvas woman after painting the stamp with the same silk and as you can see it is somewhat sheer but picks up the detail nicely. I have also used the sentiment Makes me Stronger which you get for free when you buy the entire collection. I have inked the edges of all of my elements with some vintage photo distress ink and used one of the new Classic Corners dies by SCACD and embossed it with some gold embossing powder. A silk flower in the corner and all done. Take a look around your home and see if you can't find something to alter, if it is a free container what have you go to lose?

New Kraftin Kimmie Klubhouse images coming!

There's more fun goin' on at Kraftin' Kimmie's Klubhouse!!

Okay, all you Kraftin' Kimmie KEENERS (and you KNOW who you are), we have some VERY exciting news to share with you today!!! Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is releasing our second Krafty Klubhouse Kit!!!

We had such an amazing response to our first kit, Going Places and you all have asked for MORE, and we aim to please! So we're bringing you our second kit VERY soon!!!

On Friday, June 8th, Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps will release an EXCLUSIVE Moonlight Whispers stamp set!!! SEA JEWELS is the second of our special Krafty Klubhouse Kits…..we'll be releasing a new one every few months!!

Be part of the Krafty Klub and order your exclusive set which features THREE special edition stamps designed by Annie Rodrigue, PLUS SEVEN coordinating sentiment stamps! SEA JEWELS will be sold ONLY as a set and ONLY at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!! Not only will you get this special set, but you will also receive a special coupon code for 20% OFF, to be used on any additional online order at the Shop during the month of July!

The Krafty Girls have been busy playing with the new stamps and creating gorgeous samples which we will preview on Thursday at the KKS Challenge blog, with the release going live in the Shop on Friday, July 8th!! We know you'll be as excited as we are to see these gorgeous new stamps!! See you Thursday!

A little bit of lavender...

Well all I can say is I am on a roll cause I have made another card, just cause I wanted too. I have received several Sugar Nellie stamps from my friend Elaine and I love the fairies the best so I inked one up today to play along in their current challenge which is a sketch with an option to use purple.

She has two different colors of clear Stickles on her wings, both Diamond and Stardust although you can't tell the difference in the photo, paper is by Memory Box and the rose is Wild Orchid Crafts.
The lovely pearls are another gift for Elaine and since this image is so cute I deemed her worthy of the pearls. I am also entering this into the Ribbon Girls challenge which is to use ribbon or lace, that was a no brainer for me! Enjoy the rest of your evening!

Saturated Canary bookmark

Well, the beginning of another week and back to work tomorrow for me. I have truly enjoyed my time off, vacations are a wonderful thing! Today I have made a card for a friend of mine who was just diagnosed with breast cancer (hugs Jacy!).

The image I have used is called "Boobie" and was a freebie from Saturated Canary awhile ago. The challenge this week for them is to make a bookmark and I thought that would also be perfect for her, now to just find a book to suit her funny personality! I am also asking all of my blogging buddies not only to keep Jacy in your thoughts but a prayer for my dad who is going in for a biopsy of his lung on Tuesday. He had a heart attack Christmas Day and now the possibility of cancer is in his future. He has recovered well from the heart attack and I am a firm believer in the power of prayer so thanks in advance to everyone who sends a little prayer skyward for him and my family.                               

Anything but a card...

Woohoo, it's the weekend! Go weekend, go weekend! You need to move your arms in that circle kinda thing while saying that by the way. The challenge this week for Kraftin Kimmie's is "Anything but a card" and our hostess with the mostess is Angie and she is using Miss Information so make sure you play along to have a chance to win this stamp.

I have made a small journal, just something to jot ideas down in as I am blog surfing. I always come across something neat, just a little touch I find interesting and think "I will remember that" well apparently getting older also affects the memory cause I rarely do remember that idea!  I have used one of the new fairies from the Flirty Fairies 1 set.

I have added some flowers in the corner and some lace along the edge. My coloring of the flower is actually more red irl, just photographing pink for some reason. This was just a dollar journal I picked up at Michaels a couple of weeks ago. Alright, hope everyone has a productive but relaxing weekend and I am really interested to see your creations, will have to mark some more ideas down in my new journal! Oh, and the Frugal Friday specials are Gaia, Talullahbelle, Donna, Partridge Family, What's Up Gnomie and Dolly the Dolphin.....all 40-50% off!

Release day at SCACD

Here at SCACD we've been "die"ing to mix things up! So, this month we have the launch of two awesome new Collections.

First is a fantastic new line of dies. Susana has collaborated on a collection of dies with a timeless, classic feel. Delicate and beautiful, the diecuts from these high quality wafer thin metal dies will be featuring on your projects for years to come!

Second is a wonderful new direction for SCACD. Susana is following her heart with a new line of Mixed Media stamps. For those of you who are new to the concept, Mixed Media is a style that embraces creativity and experimentation. Let SCACD take you on a new creative adventure with the Blank Canvas Collection. From the beginner to the mixed media enthusiast, these stamps will have the creative juices well and truly flowing!

Each set in the collection comprises looks, perfect for mixing it up with different techniques. Use the elements set to enhance the blank canvas silhouettes, or use them on their own for gorgeous effects.

In addition there are two fabulous set of word outlines, ready to be customized however you like! Color them in, doodle, zentangle, paper piece - go wherever your creativity takes you.

Mix it up and most importantly - HAVE FUN!

To join in on the hop you should have arrived here from Chris' blog and I know she has awesome stuff to show you, she can do mixed media like nobody's business!

First up is my card using the new "Solid blank canvas woman" and one of the set of three "Wings" stamps. Here is the link for the new Blank Canvas Collection Stamps

 I have stamped my image on some lovely dp with a  simple background so that the stamps themselves really stand out. The image and the new "SELF" stamp (they come in a set of four ) are stamped in vintage photo distress ink and then I painted over the woman image with Luminarte silk "Pomegranite" and then I painted some of the "Solar Gold" on the side of her. When they blended it almost creates a reddish/deep golden orange color that is just stunning. I hope you are able to see some of it in this photo.  I also used some of the Solar Gold on her wings to give them a bit of sparkle.

Next I made a little sewing kit using two of our new dies, one is from the "Classic  Corners" set and the next is the "Ribbons and Bows Dressform" die.  Here is the link to see all of the new Dies by SCACD

I have used a small tin from the local craft store that you would put a gift card in, covered with some  dp and then used the new corner die which I embossed with silver powder and the gorgeous new dressmaker die which I then embellished with some Rouge liquid pearls. I am going to put some pre threaded needles, safety pins and a small pair of scissors in there and keep it at my desk. Alright, make sure you hop over to Kim's blog next, I can't wait to see what she made myself! 


You can also go to the Follow Your Heart blog for a complete list of everyone in the hop and if you are international don't forget all of these products will be available at Quixotic Paperie.  Here is a direct link for the Dies by SCACD at Quixotic Paperie.