FIN-tastic Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Release Hop!

It's finally here!!! The RELEASE of the MAY 2016 clear stamp sets for Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!!!
We've released ALL SIX of the new clear stamp sets that we've been previewing all week and we're celebrating with a FIN-TASTIC krafty HOP! So grab a nice hot beverage and put your feet up because you will need a few relaxing minutes to enjoy all the underwater fun by our design team!!

There are THREE new sets from artist Annie Rodrigue called SERENA SPARKLES, TREENA TWINKLES and a fabulous new background stamp set called THE OCEAN!

We have a sweet new set from artist, Cheryl Grant called KEEP SWIMMING!

We've got a splish splashy new set from artist, Emilie Goulet called MERMAID FRIENDS!

And lastly there is an adorable new set of WHALE-Y cute underwater friends from artist Becky Pearce called OCEANS OF LOVE!

You will get to see ALL of the new sets in action as you sit back and enjoy the hop! Then head on over to the Krafty Shop because ALL of the new stamp sets are NOW AVAILABLE!

And if you HAVE to have it ALL, we also have our April Gimme Kimmies Kit which includes all SIX of the new sets together and at a discount! But only for a limited time!

Today I'm going to share a quick and easy tutorial on how I made this super simple spinner card using the new "Oceans of Love" and "Keep Swimming" stamp sets...

STEP 1:
I stamped out the 3 critters in black ink and coloured them using some light Copic Markers.  I chose a soft colour palette because I'm going to send this card to my sister for my nephew, who is only 10 months old.

STEP 2:
Then I die cut two circles of white cardstock.  One has to be smaller that the sentiment circle and has to have a smaller hole cut in the center (see the "donut" shaped circle on the card base below).  I also die cut a few smaller circles, the same size as the hole.

STEP 3:
Trace around the larger sentiment circle on the upper portion of the card base.  Using two shades of green, stamp the seaweed multiple times all around the circle.  I also used my Copic air brush system to add some blue for the water.  I suggest you also stamp your bubbles at this point too (not seen in the above photo).

I also suggest you die cut the decorative bottom piece from your card front before adhering anything down to your card front.  Soooo much easier then doing it later!  Ask me how I know!

STEP 4:
Place the donut circle in the center of your traced circle - DO NOT ADHERE.  Using 3 of the smaller circle die cuts all adhered in a little sandwich, adhere this stack in the center of the donut. You could just die cut a piece of foam for this center piece if you have some.
Using some scrap pieces of cardstock, adhere these thin slivers of cardstock to the donut cardstock circle.  If you think these pieces may show on the front of you card, you can use clear acetate instead.

STEP 5:
Adhere the sentiment circle over top of the donut circle, adhering ONLY to small circle stack in the center.  The donut cardstock must be free to move.
I added some small pieces of foam adhesive to the ends of the strips of paper to help pop my critters up from the sentiment circle.

STEP 6:
Cut a piece of white cardstcok about 1 1/2" wide and 4 1/4" long.  Add a large piece of double sided adhesive to the entire strip (I used Scor-Pal tape).  Using a pair of tweezers, stick the multiple colours and sizes of sequins to the adhesive down the center of the strip.

STEP 7:
Using 3 dimensional foam tape, cut strips to adhere down all 4 sides of the sequins strip.  Peel off the backer paper and stick it to the inside of the decorative die cut area.

And voila!  You now have a shimmery, spinner card creation... see it in action...

Now let's celebrate with our NEW release and get hoppin' and shoppin'!!


~ Ally ~


Stamps:  Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps (Oceans of Love, Keep Swimming)
Inks:  Memento (Black Tuxedo), Simon Says Stamp (Mint Candy, Spring Rain), Copic Markers
Sequins: Pretty Pink Posh (Sparkling Clear, Springtime Mix, Share Kindness Mix), CraftMedley (pink)
Dies: Spellbinders (A2 Borders 1), Simon Says Stamp (Stitched Circles)
Cardstock:  Neenah (Solar White)

Copics:
B0000, B000, BG10, BG11, V0000, V000, N0