Kraftin' Kimmies September Release Peeks!

Can you say Sweet and Sexy??? Kimmie's got a boatload of stamps for you this month ranging from darned cute to Yummalicious!!!! Annie's outdone herself again with these bodacious Pin up Girls!!! What do you think of Betty in her Fishnets? I had so much fun with these ladies!

In addition, Steven has some cuties this month too and you'll see some around if you pop over to some of the other Krafty Girls Blogs and of course if you come over to mine again before Sunday!

Remember Sunday is the Big Candy Hop and release. Kimmie also has some guests playing along with us this month so be sure to Check out the Kimmie Challenge Blog for some sweet surprises!




See you tomorrow with some more peeks!

Kraftin' Kimmie's SPPOOOOOOOOKY Sneak Peeks!

I am SOOOOO excited to share the first sneak peek from Kraftin' Kimmies Spooktacular August Release!!!! Oh my word, I know that every month I say the sets are my fave, but these are absolutely to DIE for!!! Ghosts and Goblins, Trick or Treaters.......and then Miles and Maisie! You're going to be shivering when you see what Kimmie and the DT have in store for you this week!!!!

I love this Fred and Ginger Image! Coupled with Kimmie's Spooky Halloween Sentiment, it makes a perfect Halloween card and could even be an "i'm swooning for you" type of card. All these images will be available on Sunday!

Don't forget the Krafty Blog Hop! Kimmie has some fabulous guest Kraftie's to play along this week with the peeks and hop and of course you can trick or treat for a chance to win some blog candy!!!

I coloured the image with Copics. Just a little note about creating Black images. I NEVER NEVER NEVER use black......... It seems flat and doesn't allow you to get much contrast. I use the C series of Gray...........starting with 1 and usually finishing with 7 or 8. Then for the darkest parts, I used Slate, which is in the BV Family! The Designer Paper is from Basic Grey and I embossed the sentiment on black and punched it out with a SU punch!

Be sure to check the links on the sidebar to see the super talented Krafty Girl Peeks! I KNOW you won't be disappointed!!! One can never get enough sweets!!!

See you tomorrow with more Peeks!!!!

Kraftin' Kimmie Saturday Challenge #39 Mostly Monochromatic!

This week, our ever so talented Krafty Girl Michelle challenges us to use mainly the same colour collection on our cards........... a wee splash of an alternative colour is okay, but try to keep it in the same colour family.

You'll have two weeks to pull out your Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps 'cause the little lucky duck Kimmie is headed off to CHA! There won't be a challenge next week, but we'll be back on schedule upon her return. I know she's going to have a fabulous time with Andi and Jeanne and will get to meet a lot of her stamping pals face to face! I'm not heading out to CHA this summer, so to those of you that are going, travel safely and have a blast.........I'll be missing you all for sure!

For my Card, I used Rapunzel, one of this months new release stamps! Be sure to check them all out over at the Kraftin' Kimmie Store

For all the details of the Challenge, hop on over to the Kraftin' Kimmie Blog! You'll get all the deets there!

Supplies:

Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie Rapunzei-includes sentiment and hairbrush
Paper: Core-dinations CS, Vintage Shabby Paper Stack Tim Holtz
Ink: Momento Black, Tim Holtz Broken China Distress Ink
Accessories: Copic Markers, Prism Pencils (Background) , Carnival Glitter by PKGlizt.com
Prisma Flowers and Small Roses

Kraftin' Kimmies Saturday Challenge #30 How Charming

This week, our Krafty Girl Tara has challenged us to use a charm on our creation! Easy Peasy ....... I have tons and tons of charms that I never think to use, so thanks sweet Tara for having me dig them out! For my Krafty Creation today I used Mae.................she reminds me of Mrs Howell off Gilligan's Island! I coloured her with Copics and sponged some Tim Holtz Broken China ink around the edges! I used a wee bit of Flower Soft Ultra Fine Toffee to make some Sand




The DP is from Scenic Route and the Ribbon I think was from DCWV, but it's older than dirt, so I can't quite remember!

Make sure you check out Kraftin' Kimmies Blog to get all the deets on how to play the challenge. If you'd like to see what prize is up for grabs this week, hop on over to Tara's blog and while you're at it, check out the rest of my Krafty Chickie's Creations!!!!

Enjoy your weekend,

Krafty Peeks Day Three and a Challenge (29)

This week our very talented Krafty Girl Elaine has challenged us to create a project......anything but a card! This was PERFECT for me as I had been working on this Beach Book for the May Release. Pretty Florence is Chillaxin' While Watching over Jon and his father enjoying some Beach Play! The Vintage Beach images will be available on Sunday!


Want to play along with the challenge? Visit the Kraftin' Kimmie Blog to find out what to do!

Kraftin' Kimmie's Saturday Challenge 20-Something Old

Kimmie, is our Hostess extraordinaire for this weeks Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge!!! Incidentally Kraftin' Kimmie has paired with the Oh Alice Team to bring you some more fun sneak peeks for the Kraftin' Kimmie Spring Kit! You can check out the Inspiration challenge over at Oh Alice! , the colours for my card were derived from the inspiration piece!!!

If you happen to play along with the Kimmie Challenge, you can get all the deets here on how, what and where! I do know for sure that the winner of the Challenge will get a sweet Gabrielle Stamp from the new spring kit!!! How does that grab ya????

I coloured the Beautiful Lisette in Copics and cut her out to pop her off the Teal Sponged background. I Love the little accessory cake that comes along in the kit! So darned cute.

So what was the Kimmie challenge? To use something old...............well FIRST and Foremost the stamper is OLD...............hehe!!! getting older by the minute!...............nah really, what was old was the flower punches that I used. They've been collecting dust and I thought I'd pull them out and give them a go. Gee, I kind of like them..........watch for more flowers coming soon!!!

Oh yes and by the way, don't forget to check out the Krafty Girls Creations as well as the tremendously talented twisted thirteen over at Oh Alice!!!!

Have a Scrumptious weekend and if you can't have fun, Eat Cake!

Hugs!

Eat Cake! Lisette Does

Oh my goodness, does that cake not look delicious?? Lisette loves cake and has brought one of her finest creations to the Kraftin' Kimmie Spring Tea Party! I'm sure you've been following the blogs this week to see the peeks of the Krafty Girls creations, but in the event that you haven't , the peeks are for a special release, exclusive to Kraftin' Kimmie's Online Store

Dontcha just have to have some???

See you tomorrow with more!

Kraftin' Kimmies February Release Blog Hop!

Today marks the release of the new February images from Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps! There are 4 new fantastic Emmylou images from Crissy Armstrong, 5 new swashbuckling pirate images from Annie Rodrigue,24 adorable Cindy and Mindy images from Jean Grant and a new set of coordinating Pirate Sentiments!! You’ll get to check out all the new stamps throughout our fabulous blog 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 three 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 store, because ALL the new images are NOW available!

If you've already been hopping, you've probably arrived from the very talented Elaine's Blog

If you haven't been hopping and want to start at the beginning, please head over to the Challenge Blog and if you're wondering where to go next, it's to one of my favourite peeps, Jeanne Streiff!

I totally love Puddles of Love, illustrated by the very Talented Crissy! Isn't this the most adorable image? I coloured her in Copics.

The DP is from Debbie Mumm's Noahs Ark Collection!!!! Hope you enjoy the hop and good luck with winning a prize pack...........stay tuned, I'll have some more samples of Kraftin' Kimmies February Release stamps coming soon!

Happy Stamping!

Kraftin' Kimmies Saturday Challenge 16- You little Ripper!

This week our Krafty Momma Diana, has us rippin' and a tearin'! Be a little ripper this week and Tear, Rip, Distress, sand.......well work that cardstock!!!! If you play along and link your creation to the Kraftin' Kimmie Blog, you could be the proud owner of a new stamp! What stamp? Well hop on over to Diana's blog to see what's she has used on her project! It could be yours!!!

Little Miss Lola da Vinci is painting up a storm in this fun card! Really there's nothing complicated here, just some torn cardstock, a cuttlebug template and some copics!!!! A wee bit of wire hooks the "picture" to the brad!

Looking forward to seeing what the rest of the Krafty Girls have created? I know that I am! You can find the links on my sidebar~!

Happy Stamping!

Kraftin Kimmie's November Release Blog Hop and Candy too!

The November release stamps are now available at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, including four new Crissy’s Cuties, four new Moonlight Whispers images and a fantabulous new set called Kimmie’s Holiday Sentiments created by the incredible Jeanne Streiff and it has 44, yes 44 fun phrases!!!

Did you know there will be a package of Kraftin’ Kimmie’s blog candy at each stop, so make sure you visit all the Krafty Girls Blogs and leave a comment. One random winner will be chosen from each blog on Monday Morning. Winners will be posted on Kraftin' Kimmie's Blog on Tuesday.

Challenge Blog: http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.com/

Jeanne Streiff - http://inkypaws.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/

Nikki Fairbairn: http://bunny-zoes.blogspot.com/

Elaine Hughes - http://quixoticcards.com/

Diana Pickering - http://stampinnanadiana.blogspot.com/

Andrea Murdock - http://www.mystampingheaven.typepad.com/

Niki Estes - http://nikiestes.typepad.com/my_paper_creations/

Kimmie – http://kraftinkimmieskorner.blogspot.com

Vicki Garrett - http://www.summerthymestudio.blogspot.com/

Crissy Armstrong - http://crissysartnheart.blogspot.com/

Michele Boyer - http://papercuts.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/

Tara Godfrey - http://inkingontheedge.blogspot.com/

I have posted the entire link list and order for the blog hop above. I just spent the last 10 hours with my Dad in the hospital due to complications arising from a knee replacement surgery that he went under last Monday. Long story short all is good and the threat of a second surgery was quelled just before we came home. So just a quick post and I'm off to bed.

This elegant image is called Holly. I think she is just beautiful don't you?

Happy Stamping and lots of luck to win some of Kimmie's sweet candy!

Vicki*****

Kraftin' Kimmie's November Release Previews...Oh I LOVE Oliver!

Sweet Sweet Sweet Oliver is one of the latest fabby stamps that Kimmie is releasing this Sunday, November 1st~! Oliver also comes with this awesome sentiment stamp!

I was trying to get this card together fairly quickly, so there isn't the degree of depth that I would like with this image, I am thinking some more highlights might have been in order.

I coloured Oliver with Copics. I used Chunky Glitter on his Hat which sparkles quite brilliantly in real life.

The card base is a Primary Red and the DP is from Imaginisce. The brad is a little Crate Paper Bling Bling!

The Super talented Michelle Boyer joins us this month with some incredible sneak peeks and of course you can see what the Krafty Girls have created for you by following the links on my sidebar!!!!

These stamps are truly yummalicious!!!!

Happy Stamping!

*****Vicki~~~~~

Copics Colour Challenge 37 and a Sneak Peek from Kraftin' Kimmie's November Release

My Goodness time is flying by WAY too fast! Does anyone else feel like it was just yesterday that they were enjoying the Brilliant Summer Sunsets and the early Sunrise? This morning when I got up around 6 a.m. and sauntered outside to gauge the temperature, it was DARK!! ACKKKKK!!!! Christmas is going to be here before we know it!!!

I've had a really really busy week. I'm teaching a Christmas Card class tonight and I've been prepping for a few days. I took a year long hiatus from teaching to focus on design, but I find that I miss having classes. I love to share what I've learned and to see the excited look on happy faces when they've learned something new, or accomplished a new technique with a level of ease! So I'm really really looking forward to this evening!

This week Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps is hosting a colour challenge over at the Copics Colour Challenge Blog. Head on over there to get the Scoop!

The colours for this week were R20, YG06 and E33. I didn't have R20, so I substituted for the closest colour I had in the Red family, R17. In addition, I used Eggshell for her Petticoat and eE51 as a flesh tone. What do you think of Piper? I love her Saucy little face and her Yummy Cup of Cocoa. Although I haven't used the stamp in this post, Piper comes with the cutest little inchie Cocoa cup! The Blue DP is from imaginisce, the Snowflake Pattern is the reverse side of this double sided paper. The sentiment is also a new release from Kimmie for November.

Official Sneak Peeks for Kraftin' Kimmie's November Release start tomorrow, but I'm sure if you take a peek at the Krafty Girls Blogs, you'll see some more new eye candy!

Happy Stamping!

*****Vicki~~~~~

Kraftin' Kimmie's Challenge #3 Colour Challenge-Shades of Autumn Rust, Brown and Green or Yellowe

I'm very excited to be Krafty Kimmie's Hostess with the Mostess this week!!! The Challenge? To create a card using an Autumn Pallette: Rust, Brown, Green and/or Yellow.

Charlotte was coloured with Copic Markers, The DP is from Graphic 45 Card Base is Chocolate and Artichoke. Fleur de Lis punch is from EK Success, buttone misc.

Now if you join our challenge, be sure to link us up in the comments section of Kimmie's Blog! And if you post your design to an online gallery, such as Splitcoast, be sure to use the keyword KKSC3, so we can all check 'em out!! If you enter this week's colour challenge, you could be the random winner of....Charlotte, which is featured on my card!!

Make sure you check the Krafty Girls creations..........you won't be disappointed!!! In addition, we have a very talented Krafty Friend Joining us today....you can check out Simonne's card HERE

Happy Stamping!

*****Vicki~~~~~

Kraftin' Kimmies Saturday Challenge-Beautiful Buttons

Jeanne Streiff is our Hostess for this weeks Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge!
Your challenge this week is to use Buttons on your card.....button, button, who's got buttons?? I have buttons to BLIND YOU! I can't get enough.........buttons and ribbons seem to be my thing!!! lol!

Want to play along? Visit Kraftin' Kimmie's Blog for all the specifics and to link your challenge card. One Random Winner will win some Sweet Candy! A Posy Stamp!

In addition to linking over to the Krafty Girls Sites to see some yummy samples, we have two super talented Krafty Guests this week: Michelle and Katy .

So what do you think of Dorothy the Party Deer??? Coloured in Prisma Pencils, she is the life of the party!

The DP is from Basic Grey.........Lime Ricky, I think, but don't quote me! lol.... I am terrible at remembering to make notes when I'm creating! Base colours are Hot Pink and Bright Orange. Orange Buttons and Olive Ribbon to finish!

Can't wait to see what you create!

******Vicki~~~~~

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge #1 It's Birthday Party!

Did you know that Kraftin' Kimmie has a Challenge Blog? Well I guess you do now! Each Saturday, you'll see a challenge posted. The first Challenge is nice and easy to get you all into the swing of things! It's a Birthday Project Challenge.......a card, invitation, scrap book page....what have you!

One player will be chosen to win a Kraftin' Kimmie Image of their choice.......for the Lowdown in Kimmie's words, check out the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog HERE

Since it's been a busy week with work and getting ready for Thanksgiving, I made a pretty quick and simple card. I just LOVE Lillith~! She's my favourite image so far and I think you may be seeing her quite a bit on the blog............The Sentiment is also from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps

I coloured Lillith in Prism Pencils........the DP is from the DCWV Latte matstack and the card base is a Bazzil Shade of Purple.

Hope you'll play along with us and check out the Challenge Blog to see some of the Krafty Girlz creations!

Happy Thanksgiving!

*****Vicki~~~~~

And just one more!

Roxy and Bernice absolutely make me SMILE!!!! Don't they make the SWEETEST couple.....hmm I think I use that sweet word a little too much, but they are so dang cute I can hardly stand it! If you haven't been to Kraftin' Kimmies new Website, take a gander over and have a peek!

I hope that you all enjoyed the Blog Hop Yesterday! Smashing Samples, I know for me, it was pure eye CANDY.... Speaking of Candy, My Blog Candy winner is Heather Gates, who said the following:

Heather Gates said...

wonderful layout! I would love to be your BIG winner!

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 2:56 PM

Congrats Heather, please email me your snail mail addy at vickig@kos.net and I'll mail your goodie out to you!

Image is coloured with Prisma Pencils and Gamsol.......DP is from Scenic Route...Card Base is Sage Green and sentiment is not one of Kimmie's as I didn't have them when I made this card, but she has an absolutely Smashing set of sentiments on her site.

And here's a few more pics from Sunday's Launch Party!

Nicky and Vicki

Sheila from Scrappin' Great Deals and my BFF Jax!

Sheila and Kimmie and a few of the Krafty Girlz!

Happy Stamping!!!

*****Vicki~~~~~

Kraftin' Kimmies Release Day Blog Hop~!

Kimmie and Me!

Today is the day that Kraftin' Kimmie is unleashing her awesome stamps to the world!!! I am so excited for her and it was fabulous to meet Kimmie (The sweetest lady!) , Andrea(Andrea, you are the BOMB baby and I can't wait to hear about your evening!) Diana (You can just tell where Kimmie's sweetness gene generated) , Crissy (talented and Beautiful) and Tara (what a designer and cool to find out what a small world it really is!) at the Stamp Launch Party yesterday afternoon. My best friend Jax came along with me and Tamster and Heather came to share in the excitement as well. And of course, it was fabby to see Sheila again ( I LOVE your new do!)

Francesca in Denim

Andrea-One very COOL Chicka!

Andrea, Tara, Diana, Moi, Kimmie, Sheila, Crissy

Sheila, Kimmie and some of her Krafty Girls!

We Missed you Jeanne, Niki, Elaine and Annie!

Here are the Hop Details: Start at Kimmie's blog if you landed here first and while you travel through the blogs be sure to leave a comment- Kimmie will be picking one of the hop blogs today and choosing a comment to win! Soooo....leave a comment on each blog for 16 chances to win! If you are already hopping along you would have arrived here from Michelle's blog after seeing her vivid and gorgeous cards and you are now going to hop to Mary's blog to see her sweet creations. I have copied the list from Andreas Blog (thanks Andrea) So that if you are starting here or mid hop, you can get back on track!!

You'll notice that along with the Design Team, Kimmie has asked a few of her talented Krafty Friends to play along with us! You are in for a treat today!

Kimmie

Niki

Linda

Elaine

Crissy

Diana

Michele

Vicki

Mary

Paula

Andrea

Shannon

Jeanne

Tara

Kraftin’ Ki

This is Francesca, coloured in Prisma Pencils and blended with Gamsol

See the entire delicious release here at Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps!

Kraftin' Kimmies Stamps~Maxwell!

I Love toasted Marshmallows! To me, toasting the perfect marshmallow is an art! There is a certain technique that one has to undertake to get the perfect marshmallow. The fire has to be just right, not too many flames, waiting patiently until the coals are plentiful and red hot!

Then you have to take the Marshmallow and place it just on the right spot on the stick and turn it continuously until it reaches a puff golden brown.

Children just don't have patience for this process.........well Jonathon didn't any way when he was little. He'd want to get toasting quite quickly after the fire was lit. I'd humour him and let him toast a few.......me waiting patiently for the fire to die down.

I remember once waiting in anticipation to make my perfect marshmallow. Jonathon was about four years old and we had rented a cottage. A nice warm starry evening.......clear and perfect for a campfire. The fire was blazing, Jon was toasting, I was waiting patiently..........did I mention how much I love toasted marshmallows?

Just as the fire died down and the coals so invitingly perfect, my stick loaded, my mouth watering in anticipation..............SPLASH!!!! A big bucket of water floods the fire........the steam from the coals rise to a menacing grey!

A little voice................" I'm tired, fire's out mommy, let's go to bed!"

My quest for the perfect marshmallow aborted............................but alas, do you know that you can make the closest thing to a perfect marshmallow on a fork on the stove??? Funny how something can evoke a memory!

So Maxwell, a new image from Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps will be released this Monday! I like Maxwell, especially because he likes Marshmallows too!



I coloured Max with Prisma Pencils and Gamsol adding grass with fine lines. A little Liquid Applique makes for a toasty Marshmallow.....not the perfect marshmallow, but Maxwell isn't as fussy as I.......................

Want to meet Kimmie and Crissy (the creator of Maxwell) me and some of the other Design Team Girls? Head on over to Scrappin' Great Deals you'll get the deets there! I am just so excited to be spending some time with them this afternoon!

And just ONE more sleep and Maxwell and all the rest of Kimmie's Scrumptious Stamps will be available to you!

Be sure to hit my sidebar, to see the Krafty Girls Creative designs!

Happy Stamping!

*****Vicki~~~~~

Introducing Lillith! A Kraftin' Kimmie Sneak!

Little Miss Mischief! That's what I see, when I look at sweet Lillith! It's almost as if she's saying "c'mon over here, I dare ya!" Another great image that Kimmie will be launching on Monday!

This image is illustrated by Annie Rodrigue. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE her style!

Lillith looks so pretty in pink..........still I'm wondering what she's up to! I coloured Lillith with my prismacolour pencils, using some diamond glaze on the frogs for effect. The DP is from K&Co, Cardstock Olive Green, Sky Blue and Hot Pink!! All Kimmies new stamps will be available on Monday.

It's world cardmaking day today and I am excited to be with my best friend forever, Jacqui! She's having a card class at her house today and I'll work along with her ladies on my own stuff. I arrived after a long trip last night in the rain................had a little break along the way and a visit with Emily at Bella, where I picked up the new Copic Marker Pastel colours.........lol! Something to play with today. Because it was really rainy, the drive that I can complete in under five hours, took about an extra 45 minutes and so as I was "relaxing" on Jax's couch as she was prepping for her class, I nodded off! So today, we'll have lots of time to visit.

I am totally excited to meet Kimmie and a big bunch of her Krafty Girls tomorrow. Hope to get lot's of pics to share!

Don't forget to check out the DT's previews........they're simply scrumptious! In addition to the DT, we have a special Guest, Michelle Boyer who also has some wonderful creations for you!

Happy Stamping!

*****Vicki~~~~~~

Kraftin' Kimmies Stamps Revealed!!!!

Today's the day you finally get to see what Kimmie and her Krafty Girls have been teasing you about for the last few weeks!!! Can you believe it? Kraftin' Kimmies Stamps will be available to you on Monday!!! This sweet image is Daisy Doodle! Daisy was created by on of Kimmie's very talented Illustrator's Crissy Armstrong. Each of Crissy's Imaged will come with a coordinating sentiment stamp (not the stamp I have pictured on my sample)

I coloured this image in with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol adding some texture to the grass with white gel and a souffle pen. The DP was a scrap that I had in my bin, so of course no name again! lol! I sponged around the image using a pigment ink and sponge. Prism equivelant to cardstock would be Sunflowers Medium. Paper Flowers are from CTMH, buttons and ribbon misc.

Check out the sidebar to see the Fabby Krafty Girls Samples!!! I've had a little peek and they are FABULOUS Dahlin'!

Stay tuned tomorrow for more sneaks!

Happy Stamping!

*****Vicki~~~~~