Keep Cozy With Kraftin’ Kimmie

A wonderful theme and challenge for a cold winter day here in Canada!  This week challenge #159 at Kraftin' Kimmie is “Keep Cozy” – create a card/project with a warm theme or color scheme. 

I’ve used a rubber stamp from the “Lulu And Friends” collection.  What’s cosier than being in your favourite pyjamas and slippers and hugging your teddy-bear!  I also chose to use warm colors; yellows, oranges and yellowish-green. 

It’s been a great month guest designing with the super talented ladies from Kraftin Kimmie rubber stamps.  Thank you all so much! 

Have a wonderful week-end everyone!

Marilyn

Challenges:

Fun With Shapes And More – #123 Hearts.

Simon Says Stamps – Favourite Thing (Mine is Copics).

Kraftin Kimmie Release Day and Hop!

Well welcome back!! It’s Krafty RELEASE Day at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!! And we’re celebrating with a KRAFTY HOP!!
Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of AMAZING new stamps from all our artists! We’ve got something for everyone!! We've got a sweet new set with the kiddos and their pets from Cheryl Alger........it's BEST FUR-IENDS! We also have an adorable set from Emilie Goulet called PARTY MONSTERS! And of course we have an amazing new set of SIX gorgeous CIRCUS GIRLS from Annie Rodrigue that are simply stunning! OH and don’t forget the exclusive line of sentiment stamps that will coordinate with lots of images but especially our new circus girls.... called CIRCUS TRINKETS by the lovely Nicole Aspinal!!
You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our DECEMBER Krafty Hop! 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 incredible 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!

This is one of Cheryl Alger’s “Best Fur-iends” stamps.  Love it!! Now let's get hoppin'!!
Marilyn

Sneak Peak – Day Four and Sketch Challenge!

So are you here for a new challenge or are you here to check out the brand new ANNIE stamps for DECEMBER???? Well, either way, we've got ya covered!! Not only do we have a new weekly challenge but we also have SIX new AWESOME stamps!!!
This month we have a unique twist on a common theme...... CIRCUS GIRLS!!! Prepare to be amazed by the greatest show on earth !!!! (Cue the big top music!)
Just wait 'til you see all the incredible creations by the Krafty Girls and Guests featuring Arielle, Beatrix with her dog Bijou, Clementine, Esmerelda, Godiva and Ruby the Ringmistress!!
It's another incredibly fun release!! Head on over to the Kraftin Kimmie Blog to get the info on the sketch challenge for this week.  Hope you will join us!

Below you will find all the Krafty Girls and Guests who have goodies to show you today and while you're visiting their blogs, be sure to leave some love at each stop because TWO lucky ladies are each going to WIN a package of today's stamps!! Woohoo!!!
ALL of our DECEMBER stamps will be available TOMORROW at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!!! So be sure to come on back to enjoy our Release Day Krafty HOP!!
Happy hoppin'!!

Sneak Peek – Day Three!

Today at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps we are sharing a new set by the totally talented Emilie Goulet!!! We've got something super fun and so unique for you!! Perfect for the little kiddos in your life....and maybe young at heart peeps too Let us introduce..... PARTY MONSTERS!! Emilie has created a fun set of MONSTER images for your cards and scrapbook pages!
Below you will find a list of all the Krafty Girls who are sharing PEEKS with you today!! And as you're hoppin' around, be sure to leave a comment at each stop because someone will win a package of these fun stamps!!
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All our new DECEMBER 2012 stamps will be available on Sunday at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!!! And come on back tomorrow because not only will we have a fantastic new challenge for you, but we'll be revealing the NEW stamps by Annie Rodrigue!!! Get ready to take a trip ......to the CIRCUS
Happy hoppin'!!

How much fun for a little kid to open a box and have a monster jump out….lol.  I decided to paper piece this image adding green gem stones for the eyes. 

So sit back grab a coffee and enjoy the hop.  Have a wonderful day!

Marilyn

Sneak Peek–Day Two!

So how are you enjoying the sneak peek previews for December’s release from Kraftin Kimmie Stamps?  We have another gorgeous set by Cheryl Alger called “Best Fur-iends”. 

What a cute little guy and his dog!  I love working with Cheryl’s images they are so much fun to color.  Don’t forget to pop over to the over Krafty ladies blogs to see more of these fabulous releases.  Have a wonderful day!
Marilyn

December Krafty Peeks – Day One!

Hold on to your hats everyone….it’s time for the Kraftin Kimmie Stamps December release!  You’re going to love them!  I created a card using one of the new “Circus Trinkets”.

At first I was going to color him in, but I liked the non-colored image better on this card, but there are so many possibilities with this trinket.  I got a close-up for you.

Don’t forget to hop over to the other Krafty girls blogs. They have other cards and projects to show  you, and you know they will all be stunning!!
Thanks for stopping by.
Marilyn

  

Guest Designer for Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!

I am thrilled and excited to be a guest designer for the month of December with Kraftin Kimmie Stamps.  It’s a little intimidating to work with the incredibly talented Krafty Girls.  I am sure I will learn a lot from the ladies.

This week’s challenge #157 is ”Baby It’s Cold Outside” creating snow or cold weather projects.  I am using the rubber stamp “Maxwell Snowboarding” for a Christmas card.

He is just too darn cute!  I created a slider card so that Maxwell could actually snowboard down the card.  I colored the image with copics and then stamped another image on thicker black card stock and glued them together to give more stability to the image. I used a penny which I covered with white card stock and then used a dimensional to adhere Maxwell to the penny.  I added a little glitter to his gloves and scarf.  I also added white applique to the snow on the leaf. 

The paper is from the ‘Snowed In’ paper pad by My Mind’s Eye.  Martha Stewart clear glitter to form the mountains.  The sentiment came with the rubber stamp.  Some colored seed beads on the bottom for decoration and depth.

I hope you will join us this week for a fun challenge.  Don’t forget to check out the DT’s gorgeous work.  Have a wonderful week-end!

Marilyn

Challenges:

Crafty Ann's Challenges – #79 Birds/and or Animals.

Fussy And Fancy Friday = #77 I Love Christmas.

Stampin' For The Weekend – #22 Use Some Texture.

Simon Says Stamps – Anything Goes.

Creative Card Crew – #24 Anything Goes.

Party Time Tuesday – #96 Anything Goes.

Lexi's Creations – #79 Christmas.

Make It Monday – #117 Always Anything Goes.

Mo’s Digital Pencil – Anything Goes!

Happy Thanksgiving!

This is a cute “Flower Girl” image from one of many gorgeous digitals by Mo Manning.  I colored her with Copics and then layered her with the round and scalloped dies by Spellbinders.  The sentiment was computer generated.  Flowers are by Prima, and branches are made with a punch.  The designer papers I’ve had for a bit and can’t remember who they are made by. 

Challenges:

Mo's Digital Pencil – #155 Anything Goes.

Digital Tuesday – #180 Text Me.

Challenges 4 Everybody – #4 Anything Goes.

Sentimental Sundays – #125 Anything Goes.

A Gem Of A Challenge – #56 For The Girls.

Penny's Paper Challenges – #96 Die Cuts and Punches.

Incy Wincy Designs – Anything Goes.

Make It Monday – #110 Anything Goes.

Kraftin’ Kimmie–Anything Goes!

Wow, two cards in one day I am on a roll……   I’ve used one of the very old KK stamps.  I’m not even sure what it’s called so I am naming it using the sentiment that came with it, which is “Just Skatin’ By”.

I love this stamp reminds me of an older couple enjoying their time together!  I colored the image with copics, and used chalk ink for the rosy cheeks, and Spellbinders for the round and scalloped dies.  I added a bit (ha) of gold glitter to help pop the image off of the blue designer paper by Bo Bunny.  The snowflakes were cut with a Martha Stewart punch.  I added gems which I colored to match the hat and mittens on the bears.  The final touch is the black ribbon.

I think it’s time for a tea break while I put together the next card.  I hope you are having a wonderful week-end.  Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian pals in blog land!

Marilyn

Challenges:

Kraftin' Kimmie – Challenge #2 Anything Goes.

Inspire Me Friday's – #79 Anything Goes.

Stampin With The Dragon – Animals.

Anything Goes Challenge – #77 Animals.

Delightful Challenges – Winter Holiday.

Just Keep On Crafting – Christmas.

Created With Love – #11 Christmas.

Kraftin’ Kimmie’s Birthday Bash!

Hi Guys!

Well its been a long time since I have posted anything.  I have been visiting my kids and grandbabies for 2 1/2 months.  It was pure joy!  I have to admit that every now and then I felt the ping of withdrawal from card making.  I decided to jump right in and join the Kraftin' Kimmie 3rd Anniversary birthday party.  She is having lots of challenges and prizes.  You can find all the details on her challenge blog.  I’ve managed to get two cards made for Challenge #1 Pink and Girlie, and Challenge #2 Anything Goes. 

I’ve used one of my favourite Lulu stamps and the cute little sentiment that comes with it.  The image is colored with copics, and then I added some glitter on her tutu and hair baubles.  The flowers are made with the MFT rolled roses dies.  The stars were inked with distressed ink and then glittered.  The designer papers are leftovers from other projects.  I even decided to not be lazy and pull out the “ole” sewing machine….lol. 

I had great fun creating again, and have to say my withdrawal systems are all gone for now!  Thanks for stopping by!

Marilyn

Challenges:

Kraftin' Kimmie – #1 Pink and Girlie.

Simon Says Stamps – Glimmer and Sparkle.

Crafts and Me – #104 My Sentiments Exactly.

Divas By Design – #55 Texture.

Papertake Weekly – Anything Goes.

Make It Monday – #109 Anything Goes.

Totally Stampalicious – Anything Goes.