Paperbabe Stamps Challenge

Hello everyone! Today is the start of a new challenge at Paperbabe Stamps and we have a great sketch for you this time!

I decided to make a little Halloween card - love making those!

Stamps: Paperbabe Stamps Mayleedee Witchily

Colouring: Copics on Make it Colour Blending Card

Stencil: Paperbabe Stamps Stripes

I coloured Mayleedee Witchily in Copics and added a bit of Distress Inks on the background. I then used my Stripes Stencil with a bit of Distress Ink too, to add some interest, and a few dots in gold gel pen.

We hope you can join us! Thank you very much for your visit, have a great day! Hugs,

Delphine xx

August Krafty Peeks... Day FIVE and a Challenge

 Hello everyone! Welcome to Day FIVE of our August Krafty Peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps! Today we're sharing an OUT OF THIS WORLD stamp set by artist Cheryl Grant! 

It's also Challenge Day and the challenge is ANYTHING GOES (as it always is during release week)! So create a card a card, scrapbook page or altered item ! We would love to see your KKS designs. You have a week to play and at the end of the month, a WINNER will be announced from all the weekly challenges for August! We hope you can play along for a chance to win a $40 Gift Certificate to the krafty shop!

Here is my card for today:

Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Out of this World

Inks: Kraftin' Kimmie Wicked Black Ink

Colouring: Ecoline Pens on Canson Mix Media and Copics on Make it Colour Blending Card

I did the background using Distress Inks and a bit of water, plus Ecoline markers to colour the planet :) I coloured my little monster in Copics on Make it Colour Blending Card, did some fussy cutting and added to my base.

Peach: R00, 02, 05
Purple: V04
Eyes: B02, C1

Check out this set in action today as you hop around the Krafty blogs :) You'll see the list of Krafty DT members below :) Be sure to leave some love at each and every stop because one lucky commenter will WIN a  gift voucher to the store!

Plus we're doing a GIVEAWAY of the ENTIRE release on the Krafty Friends Facebook Page!

And the LIVE ONLINE RELEASE PARTY is today at 1pm EST! Hope to see you there!

Happy Hoppin'! Hugs,
Delphine xx

Kraftin' Kimmie Saturday Challenge #434

Hello everyone! Today is the start of a new challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and our challenge this week is "WATER"! Submit your krafty design for your chance to WIN! You have until Friday June 15th to enter! All entries are welcome but you must use a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp in order to win.

Each Saturday we post a new challenge and you can enter as many times as you'd like. One winner per month will be drawn from all Saturday Challenge entries to win a $40 Gift Voucher to the Shop!

And be sure to hop to the Shop because our FRUGAL FRIDAY SPECIALS are up with FOUR of our stamp sets on 40% OFF! And our Wednesday Inspirational featured set is on sale too!

Not only that... we've just rereleased our FAIRY TRINKETS Stamp Set in natural red rubbah and they are fabulous cards, tags, boxes, planner pages and MORE!

Here is my make for today, using Keep Swimming:)

Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Keep Swimming

Colouring: Copics on Make it Colour Blending Card, Distress Inks on Canson MM, Sakura and Pentel gel pens
Chipboard: Make it Crafty Delicate Ornate Circle Frame and Alpha Mini Caps
Other: MFT Dies, Doodlebug DPs

I stamped the cute girlie from the Keep Swimming set, coloured her in Copics and cut her out. On a piece of Canson MM paper, I put Distress Inks and sprayed a bit of water on it. I picked a pink Doodlebug DP for my make and used a Make it Crafty Delicate Ornate Circle Chipboard Frame that I coloured in Sakura and Pentel gel pens. I then added a Hi sentiment using MiC Alpha Mini Caps.

Skin: E000, 00, 11, 13
Hair: 100, C7, 9
Pink: RV14, 17, 19
Green: BG23, 49, 57

We hope you can join us with your WATER creations! Have fun! Hugs,
Delphine xx

November Release Krafty Hop!

 

  Hello everyone! Today we are celebrating the amazing release of ALL of our November stamps at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps! All FIVE new sets are now available in the shop! So let's hop around and see all the new stamps in action!

First up is WINTER WHITNEY! Then these cuties... MERRY CHRIST-MOOSE and BEARY CHRISTMAS! Next we have a fabulous hot bevvie set with a BREW-TIFUL DAY! And lastly adorable critters with FURRY HOLIDAY WISHES!

And if you have to have it ALL, we also have our November Gimme Kimmies Kit which includes ALL FIVE of the new stamp sets together and at a discount! But only for a limited time and while supplies last!

Also it's Small Business Saturday and we've got a special surprise! To say a special thank you to all you loyal customers, every order placed this weekend will receive a coupon for 20% off your entire order December 13-23! Happy Shopping!

Here is my card for today using an adorable little mouse from the Furry Holiday Wishes! 

Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Furry Holiday Wishes

Colouring: Copics on Make it Colour Blending Card
Dies: Penny Black

Thank you very much for your visit, happy hoppin'! Hugs,

Delphine xx

Kraftin' Kimmie Saturday Challenge

Hello everyone! Today is the start of a new challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and our challenge this week is "STENCILS"!  

You can have a chance to win a $20 gift card to the Shop! In keeping in line with the rest of our challenges (Wonderful Wednesday and our Krafty Scrappy Challenge), one winner per month will be drawn from all Saturday Challenge entries to win a $20 Gift Card to the Shop! You can enter as many times per month as you'd like!

Have you joined the Kraftin' Kimmie's Krafty Friends FB group? It's the best place to keep up with all of the goings on as well as sharing YOUR creations and getting inspired by other Krafty Friends' creations!

In addition to the great Krafty Challenges and Wonderful Wednesday, each month we post a sketch. The sketch lasts all month long and if you use it in ANY of our challenges or WW's during that month, you get an additional chance to win a store gift card. You do NOT have to use the sketch, it's just a little extra boost for your mojo if you need it!

Here is my card for today :)

Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Reindeer Games

Colouring: Copics on Make it Colour Blending Card
Other: Make it Crafty Christmas and Christmas Adapt-a-Word Chipboards, Paperbabe Stamps Polka Dots Stencil, Spellbinders dies, Glitter Paste

I coloured my images from the Reindeer Games set in Copics then did some fussy cutting. For the background, I used Distress Inks on Canson Mixed Media and created the glittery dots with a Paperbabe Stamps Polka Dots Stencil and glitter paste. The beautiful chipboard words are by Make it Crafty - Christmas and Christmas Adapt-a-Word Chipboard.

Brown: E40, 41,  42, 43, 44
Red: E35, 39
Green: G28, YG45
Gold: Y11, 26

Thank you very much for your visit, have a great day! Hugs,

Delphine xx

Paperbabe Stamps October Release!

Hello everyone! Today we are sharing makes using the October Release at Paperbabe Stamps - and it's available now at the SHOP! It's all about Christmas, and it's... oh so cute!! I'm in love!!! I strongly advise you to go to the Paperbabe Stamps Blog to discover all the new stamps and mdf, this release is breathtaking!!!

For today, I made two little cards using the new Cute Nativity Set:) 

Here is card #1, using the angel from the set:

Stamps: Paperbabe Stamps Cute Nativity Set and Joy Peace Love

Colouring: Copics on Make it Colour Blending Card and Distress Inks on Canson XXL

Other: Stickles

Copics used: 

Skin: E000, 00, 11

Hair: E31, 25, 59

Gold: Y11, 21, 26

Blue: BG0000, 000, 01

Wings: C1, V000

And here is card 2:

Stamps: Paperbabe Stamps Cute Nativity Set and Sparkle Bright (star)

Colouring: Copics on Make it Colour Blending Card and Distress Inks on Canson XXL

Other: Stickles

Skin: E000, 00, 11

Hair: 100, BV04, C7, 9

Blue: BG0000, 000, 01

Mauve: BV0000, 000

Beige: E40, 41, 42

Brown: E25, 49, 59

I will definitely be making more using this set - cutest nativity ever!!!

My teamies have makes to share too, so don't forget to visit the Paperbabe Stamps Blog HERE!! Thank you very much for your visit, have a fab day! Hugs,

Delphine xx

August Release Krafty Hop

  Hello everyone! Today we are celebrating the release of ALL of our NEW August stamps at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps! All THREE new sets are now available in the shop! So let's hop around and see all the new stamps in action!

We are sharing makes with the amazing scene building set called HAPPY FALL, Y'ALL!, with the fun and versatile set TROLL TROUBLE and the set featuring our feathered friends called YOU'RE A HOOT!

And if you have to have it ALL, we also have our August Gimme Kimmies Kit which includes ALL THREE of the new stamp sets together and at a discount! But only for a limited time and while supplies last!

Here is my card for today using YOU'RE A HOOT :)

Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps You're a Hoot

Colouring: Copics on Make it Colour Blending Card and Distress Inks, Pitt Pens and Zigs on Canson Montval

I decided to make a scene and created the background on a piece of wtc paper with Distress Inks mostly. I then drew the tree and branches with a Pitt Pen and Poscas and added a bit of depth to the moon with Zigs. I stamped and coloured my owls in Copics, then did some fussy cutting and addd them to the background.

Thank you very much for your visit, happy hoppin'! Hugs,

Delphine xx

Fabulous Friday

Hello everyone! It's Fabulous Friday at Tiddly Inks, so I'm sharing a little mermaid make... I think the heat wave hit me so hard I needed to find freshness where I could ;)! So water and mermaids have been on my mind ;)

Images: Tiddly Inks Amy and Her Mini Mermaid Friends

Colouring: Copics on Make it Colour Blending Card and Distress Inks

Chipboard: Make it Crafty Hibiscus Flower Frame

Skin: E000, 00, 04, 11

Hair: E34, Y11, YR21, 24

Purple: V09, 15, 17

Fish: R02, 05, 08, T1, 3

I coloured my Mini Mermaid and Fish in Copics then cut them out. I created a blue background using Distress Inks on watercolour paper and die cut it to match my Hibiscus Flower Frame. For the frame, I used Poscas and added stickles :)

Thank you very much for your visit, see you later! Hugs,

Delphine xx

January Krafty Peeks... Day SIX and a challenge!

  Hello everyone! Welcome to Day SIX of the January Krafty Peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps! 
All of the new stamp sets you've been seeing all week will be releasing this afternoon after the LIVE Online Release Party!

Today we're sharing a quick little sentiment set that Kim put together! Thank you sentiments are something we all need throughout the year but especially after the holidays with all those thank you cards to go out! The set combines a fun selection of fonts for several of the sentiments and a larger Thank You that can be used with any of the smaller lines below to suit your need! 

The set is 4x4 and comes with a total of THIRTEEN stamps for an unlimited number of designs as a focal point of your creations or in addition to a coloured image! It's called SINCERE THANKS!

It's also Challenge Day and the challenge is ANYTHING GOES (as it always is during release week)! So create a card a card, scrapbook page or altered item with any stamp but if you use a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp, you'll double your chances to win! We would love to see your KKS designs. At the end of the month, a WINNER will be announced from all the weekly challenges for January! We hope you can play along for a chance to win a $20 Gift Certificate to the krafty shop!

Here is my card for today:)

Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Buddy Bears and Sincere Thanks

Colouring: Copics on Make it Colour Blending Card and Distress Ink on Canson Mixed Media

I simply stamped and coloured my image from the Buddy Bears set in Copics and did some fussy cutting. On a piece of Canson Mixed Media paper, I put Distress Inks with my Ink Blending tool and then stamped 2 sentiments from our new set. I then added my image to my card base using foam squares:)

All of the Krafty Krew and Guests listed below have fun designs featuring these new sentiments to share with you! Be sure to hop around and leave some love at each and every stop because one lucky commenter will WIN a gift voucher to the store and the winner will be announced this afternoon at the LIVE Online Release Party beginning at 1pm EST! We hope you can join us!
Happy hoppin'! Hugs,

Delphine xx

August Krafty Peeks... Day ONE!

Hello everyone! Welcome to Day ONE of our SPOOK-TACULAR August Krafty Previews at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps for the fabulous new release of clear stamps! If you are a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps fan, you'll know that August is always our HALLOWEEN release and it's probably our most popular release of the year! If you're new to KKS, you're in for a fabulous treat! 

We're kicking things off with a couple of FANG-TASTIC sets from artist Annie Rodrigue! These two ghoulfriends are bloody amazing and are called VALENTINA and VANESSA VAMPIRE! Each set comes with a stunning new vampire image plus 5 or 6 coordinating sentiments! 

You'll see both of these stamp sets featured in today's blog hop! Below you'll find links to all the Krafty Girls' creations and while you're visiting the blogs, be sure to comment and leave some love because one lucky krafty person is going to WIN a gift card to the shop! 

Here is my card for today :)

Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Vanessa Vampire
Colouring: Copics and Distress Inks on Make it Colour Blending Card and Distress Inks on Canson XL Mix Media

Die: MFT and CC Designs (house - retired)
Other: Versamark, Embossing Powder

I coloured my character in Copics on Make it Colour Blending Card, then fussy cut it. I die cut a hill with an MFT die in a piece of Make it Colour Blending Card and coloured it in Copics. I also die cut a haunted house and coloured it in Copics too. For the background, I used a piece of Canson MM paper, die cut it with an MFT die and coloured it in Distress Inks.

Skin: E0000, 000, 00, 11, V20
Hair: E19, R89, YR04, 07
Black: 100, T3, 5, 7, 9
Purple: V09, 15, 17
Gold: Y11, 26
House: T9
Ground: T5, 7, YG03, 91, 95, 97, 99

All of our new August clear stamp sets will be released on Saturday night after the LIVE Online Release Party beginning at 6pm EST! Come join us to help celebrate the new release, check out lots of gorgeous krafty creations, have a chance to win some prizes and just have fun with us! Hope to see you there! Happy hoppin'! Hugs,

Delphine xx

Crafts And Me August Challenge

Hello everyone! I'm very happy to be back to share my first card as a DT member for Crafts And Me, where we have challenges on the first day of every month! Thank you very much again Teresa for having me! Our theme this month is an easy one since it is Anything Goes! 

For today's card, I chose to use a digital image by Hannah Lynn whose gorgeous ladies I love :)

Images and stamps: Crafts And Me Expression Study 2, Paper Smooches sentiment

Colouring: Copics on Make it Colour Blending Card and Distress Ink on Canson Montval

I coloured Expression Study 2 in Copics on Make it Colour Blending Card then cut her out. For the background, I used several distress inks with a bit of water and added a sentiment stamped in Versamark and embossed in white.

Skin: E000, 00, 11, 71, R20, 22 (lips)

Hair: E25, 31, 59, 49

Eyes: BG000, BV00

Thank you very much for your visit, hope you will join us! Hugs,

Delphine xx

Kraftin' Kimmie Wonderful Wednesday

Hello everyone! It's Wonderful Wednesday time and we hope you can play along!! And as always... it's ANYTHING GOES at Kraftin' Kimmie! Break out your Kraftin' Kimmie stamps and get krafty! 

We want everyone to be able to play along so your submission can use ANY stamp and can be any theme, any style but it must be a NEW creation! At the end of the month, one random winner will be chosen from all the submissions for the whole month and will receive a $20 Gift Card to the shop!

In addition to the great Krafty Challenges and Wonderful Wednesdays, each month we will post a sketch. The sketch will last all month long and if you use it in ANY of our Challenges or WWs during that month, you will get an additional chance to win a store gift card! You do NOT have to use the sketch, it's just a little extra boost for your mojo if you need it!

Here is my little card for today :)

Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie Oceans of Love

Colouring: Copics on Make it Colour Blending Card and Distress Inks and Zig Clean Color Real Brush on Canson Montval
Dies: MFT

I used some cute friends from the Oceans of Love set, coloured them in Copics and cut them out. I created the background using MFT dies and Distress Inks, and added seaweed in Zig wtc pens. I stamped a sentiment from the Oceans of Love set on my background in Versamark and embossed it in white, then put my characters on foam squares for a bit of dimension.

We hope you'll join us! Thank you very much for your visit, have a lovely day! Hugs,

Delphine xx

July Krafty Previews... Day ONE!

Hello everyone! Welcome to Day ONE of our July Krafty Previews at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps for the fabulous new release of clear stamps! The theme is totally MAGICAL! 

Today we are sharing TWO wicked new stamp sets by artist Annie Rodrigue! The first is a hautingly cute witch called WITCH WANDA! This 4x4 clear stamp set comes with the sassy main image plus three fun coordinating sentiments! 

The second features another silly little witch called WITCH WILLA! This 4x4 set includes the sweet main image plus five coordinating sentiments!

You'll see both of these fun stamp sets featured in today's blog hop! Below you'll find links to all the Krafty Girls' creations and while you're visiting the blogs, be sure to comment and leave some love because one lucky krafty person is going to WIN a gift card to the shop! 

Here is my card for today :)

Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Witch Willa
Colouring: Copics and Distress Inks on Make it Colour Blending Card

Die: Lawn Fawn and MFT
Other: Versamark, Embossing Powder

I coloured my character in Copics on Make it Colour Blending Card, then die cut it with a Lawn Fawn die. I then added a bit of several green Distress Ink on the edges. I die cut a banner with an MFT die in a piece of black cardstock, stamped my sentiment and embossed in white.  

All of our new July clear stamp sets will be released on Saturday night! Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release Party beginning at 6pm EST! Come join us to help celebrate the new release, check out lots of gorgeous krafty creations, have a chance to win some prizes and just have fun with us! Hope to see you there! Happy hoppin'! Hugs,

Delphine xx

Tiddly Inks Tingo Challenge!

Hello everyone! There is a new challenge at Tiddly Inks this week, and our theme is TINGO ;)! So use the grid below, choose 3 things in line (including diagonals), and have fun creating! 

For my make, I used the Patterned Paper - Image - Distressing line (I used Distress Inks ;)!).

Images and stamps: Tiddly Inks Molly digi and Simon Says Stamp sentiment

Colouring: Copics on Make it Colour Blending Card (+Distress Inks for background)

DPs: Kaisercraft

Die: MFT

Other: CC Designs Enamel Dots

I resized and cropped Molly in MS Word, then printed her on Make it Colour Blending Card and die cut it. I coloured it in Copics and added Distress Inks on the background. I put my image on a piece of DP, added a few enamel dots and a sentiment.

Skin: E000, 00, 11

Hair: BV04, T7, 9

Outfit: B02, 16, 18, 39, R00, 02, 05

Flowers: G28, R35, 37, 39, YG03

Thank you very much for your visit, have a great day! Hugs,

Delphine xx

June Krafty Peeks... Day SIX and a challenge!

Hello everyone! Welcome to Day SIX of our June Krafty Previews! We're back today with our final set of the new release of clear stamps... and a Challenge! Today we are previewing an elegant new set of images and sentiments by artist Becky Pearce! This new 4x6 clear stamp set is called LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE! There are several large script words plus so many smaller sentiments that you can mix and match to create amazing combinations! Plus five lovely gem images for a total of  TWENTY-TWO amazing stamps!

It's also Challenge Day and the challenge is ANYTHING GOES (as it always is during release week)! So create a card a card, scrapbookpage or altered item with any stamp but if you use a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp, you'll double your chances to win! We would love to see your KKS designs. At the end of the month, a WINNER will be announced from all the weekly challenges for June! We hope you can play along for a chance to win a $20 Gift Card to the krafty shop!

You'll be able to check out lots of inspiration in today's blog hop! Below you'll find links to all the Krafty Girls' creations and while you're visiting the blogs, be sure to comment and leave some love because one lucky krafty person is going to WIN a gift card to the shop!

Here is my card for today :)

Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie Let Your Light Shine

Colouring: Distress Inks on Canson XL MM
Other: Embossing Powder, Versamark, Copics

For my sky, I used several Distress Inks applied with my blending tool to a piece of Canson XL MM and added a bit of water. I then stamped the sentiment (in 2 stamps) in Versamark and embossed it in white. On a piece of Make it Colour Blending Card, I stamped and coloured the star you can find in the set, cut it out, and added it to my card base.

Challenge I am entering:
Take It Make It Challenge - Let's Get Inky

All of our new June clear stamp sets will be released tonight! Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release Party beginning at 6pm EST! Come join us to help celebrate the new release, check out lots of gorgeous krafty creations, have a chance to win some prizes and just have fun with us! Hope to see you there! Happy hoppin'! Hugs,

Delphine xx

June Krafty Peeks... Day FOUR!

Hello everyone! Welcome to Day FOUR of our June Krafty Previews at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps! Have you been enjoying the peeks so far ;)? Today we are previewing TWO MORE summer designs to inspire you this month, from artist Annie Rodrigue!

First off, we have a fabulous new background stamp that will go with all your summer creations!! You can use it on its own as the focal point of your design or combine it with other splish-splashy images!! This new 4x4 clear stamp set is called AT THE BEACH and it also includes two fun sentiments! 

Next up is DOLLY DIVER who is having some underwater fun! Looks like she's also picked up a squiddly little hitchhiker too! This new 4x4 clear set includes the main image plus SIX fintastic sentiments! 

You'll see today's set featured in today's blog hop! Below you'll find links to all the Krafty Girls' creations and while you're visiting the blogs, be sure to comment and leave some love because one lucky krafty person is going to WIN a gift card to the shop! 

Here is my card for today :)

Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Dolly Diver
Colouring: Copics and Distress Inks on Make it Colour Blending Card

Die: Lawn Fawn

I coloured my character in Copics on Make it Colour Blending Card, then die cut it with a Lawn Fawn die. I then added a bit of Distress Ink on the edges and stamped my sentiment, embossed in white. For a finishing touch, three sequins :) 

All of our new June clear stamp sets will be released on Saturday night! Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release Party beginning at 6pm EST! Come join us to help celebrate the new release, check out lots of gorgeous krafty creations, have a chance to win some prizes and just have fun with us! Hope to see you there! Happy hoppin'! Hugs,

Delphine xx

June Krafty Peeks... Day THREE!

Hello everyone! Welcome to Day THREE of our June Krafty Previews at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps! The theme is at the BEACH and today is a very special peek day! 

A couple of months ago, there was a Surprise Krafty Guest Kit available for a couple of weeks as a preorder and the kit included a never before seen NEW clear stamp set and the ladies who were lucky enough to get one of the kits have been invited to join us as Surprise Krafty Guests for June! 

The fabulous new stam set we are all previewing today is called FLOATIN' FIONA! This gal is relaxing at the beach and waiting for her cabana boy! This 4x4 clear stamp set comes with the fun main image PLUS five fun coordinating sentiments!

You'll see today's set featured in today's blog hop! Below you'll find links to all the Krafty Girls' creations and while you're visiting the blogs, be sure to comment and leave some love because one lucky krafty person is going to WIN a gift card to the shop! 

Here is my card :)

Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Floatin' Fiona

Colouring: Zig Clean Colour Real Brush and Distress Inks on Canson XL MM, Copics on Make it Colour Blending Card

I coloured my Fiona in Copics then cut her out. On a piece of Canson XL, I stamped my image and applied Distress Inks with a blending tool on the top. I coloured the sea using Zig pens then put my Copic Fiona on it. 

All of our new June clear stamp sets will be released on Saturday night! Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release Party beginning at 6pm EST! Come join us to help celebrate the new release, check out lots of gorgeous krafty creations, have a chance to win some prizes and just have fun with us! Hope to see you there! Happy hoppin'! Hugs,

Delphine xx