Crafty Meraki ~ Magnolia Hugs

Crafty Meraki is celebrating a new Spring release.  Introducing the Meraki Harmony collection!

For today's card I used the new "Whimsical Magnolias" stamp set.  

I started by stamping the magnolia images with Distress Vintage Photo ink. and coloring them in using ZIG Clean Color Markers.

Once they were all colored, I die them all out using the coordinating "Whimsical Magnolias Dies".

I added them to my natural cardstock panel that I had splattered with gold metallic paint.

I paired them with a strip of kraft cardstock featuring the "Sahara Symphony Die" - which I love!

The final piece was to add a sentiment.  I chose the gold foiled "Hugs" greeting from the "Gilded Greetings ESP" paper.

I just love the final look of this card!  Have a great week everyone!

~ Ally ~

Scrap 'N Stamp ~ Whimsical Wizards

 

Join me tomorrow at 8pm ET on the over on the Scrap'N Stamp Facebook page, where we're going to take one stamp image and customize it for our needs.

We're going to take the garden gnomes from the "Gnome Friends" stamp set by Woodware Craft Collections and make them into wizards.

Join me there!

~ Ally ~

Spring Scenery - My Newest Stamp Set!

 

Today is our fourth day of Krafty Peeks for the April Release at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Today we are sharing a new stamp set from ME and it's called... SPRING SCENERY!!

Just imagine all the gorgeous ways you'll be using this beautiful stamp set! These accessory stamps will compliment so many other sets and create beautiful spring garden scenes. The fence stamp is drawn in a way that makes it easy to extend in either direction, you have a fabulous bird bath and there are even tiny blossom stamps that stamp over the tree branch creating instant spring blooms!

For my card today I wanted to share a soft, water coloured image so I designed to start with an embossed bird and bird bath plus I added a soft pair of trees.  For my image I used the following inks:  Mellow Mustard, Yummy Yellow, Summer Sunshine, Morning Marigold, Charming Chartreuse, Goblin Green and Rich Rust.  The sentiment is from our new "Springtime Sentiments" stamp set and I used the "Rocky Road Stencil" to create the stone patio for my bird bath to sit on.

Check out SPRING SCENERY in so many amazing creations today as you hop around the Krafty Team's blogs! You'll also see the new stencils and hybrid ink along the way! Be sure to leave some love at each stop on the hop because I'll be giving away some krafty $$ to the shop!

SPECIAL GIVEAWAY... 

Since this is my own stamp set,
I have purchased an EXTRA set to GIVEAWAY!
To be entered in the giveaway,
please leave a COMMENT BELOW telling me what
elements from this stamp set are your FAVOURITE!!!

Giveaway closes Friday April 23rd at 11:59pm MST. A winner will be announced here on my blog. 

You'll see more of our April goodies tomorrow and then everything will be released after our LIVE Online Release Party on Saturday afternoon at 2pm ET in the Krafty Friends Facebook group!

For now, check out all the Spring goodness in today's hop!

See you tomorrow!

~ Ally ~

stamps: KKS (Spring Scenery, Springtime Sentiments)
cardstock: Strathmore (Bristol White), Recollections (110# White)
inks: KKS (Granite Grey, Sandy Shores), Ink on 3 (Embossing Ink), ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Markers
embossing powder: Stampendous! (Detail Copper)
dies: Simon Says Stamp (A2 Thin Frames)
stencils: Original Ovals, Rocky Road  

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party! Click here to enter

What's Quack-a-Lackin'?

 

Happy Saturday everyone!  Welcome to another fun Saturday Challenge for Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

This week our challenge is "CUTENESS"!  Yup.. so you can interpret that however you see fit!

I chose to the use the super CUTE "Talk to the Animals" stamp set and some ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Markers.

I did try my best to add in some of the finer details of the stamped image using Polychromos Pencils but the roughness of the paper certainly didn't help.  Oh well!

I hope you have a fabulous weekend!  Now go get crafty!

~ Ally ~

stamps: KKS (Talk to the Animals)
cardstock: Fabriano (Aquarello Artistico) Recollections (110# White)
inks: KKS (Totally Taupe, Whimsical Wisteria), ZIG Clean Color Markers, Polychromos Pencils
patterned papers: Lawn Fawn (Dandy Day 6x6)
dots: KKS (Heavenly Dots)
other: thread

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Elf-Tacular!

Welcome back to Day THREE of our SEPTEMBER 2019 release at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

We are keepin' things going with a brand new adorable set from artist, Neda Sadreddin called....
Elf-tacular!

Check out these sweet elves, reindeer and SANTA of course! So many fun accessory stamps... presents, snowflakes, candy canes, stars!! Plus several magical sentiments!

I have two cards to share with you today.  I’ll start with my CAS card first.

For my first card, I used the beautiful “Holly Stencil” and some white pigment ink to create a fun strip of holiday fun for my adorable critters to sit at the end of.

And for my second card I created a die cut frosty scene for my Santa and his helper to play in!  I coloured them in with some fun ZIG Markers.

As you hop around the Krafty Team's blogs today you will see the ELF-TACULAR stamp set in action in combination with our awesome new September Kraftin' Kimmie products.....ink, stencils and krafty dots!

Everything will be released at our LIVE Online Release Party in the Krafty Friends Facebook group on Saturday, September 14th at 2pm EST!

For now, hop around and check out some incredible designs from our Krafty Team!!

~ Ally ~


Stamps: KKS (Elf-tacular)
Cardstock: Recollections (110# White), Catherine Pooler (Sand Dunes)
Inks: KKS (Wicked Black), ColorBox (Frost White), Copic Markers, Sakura (White Gel Pen), Glossy Accents, Versamark
Embossing Powder: Ink on 3 (Arctic White)
Stencils: KKS (Holly Stencil)
Dots: KKS (Holiday Dots)
 
Stamps: KKS (Elf-tacular)
Cardstock: Recollections (110# White)
Inks: KKS (Party Peach, Berry Bliss), ZIG Markers
Dies: SugarPea Designs (Log Cabin Mountainscape), MFT (Stitched Rectangles), Simon Says Stamp (Stitched Slopes and Hills)

You've Got Mail!

Happy Friday all!  I'm Allison Cope and today we're going to play with a few different digital stamps.  I wanted to use the adorable "Snailmail" digi but I wanted my little snail to have some adorable companions so I found I few other digital images that had envelopes in their hands.  I found the owl with the letter in the "December/January 2016-2017 Digital Bundle" and also the cute "Monster Holding Letter".

I also wanted to share a bit about how I created my image in my editing software.  I use a very old version of PhotoShop, CS3.  If you are not familiar with it or it's out of your price range, try downloading and use the "GIMP" program.  There are tons of YouTube videos to help you learn all about the program plus it's FREE!

Now, come and join me in my craftroom and learn all about how I made this card!

Here's another look at the final card!

Aren't my little letter carriers adorable?

Now, go and visit the Gerda Steiner Designs shop!  There's a sale going on right now too... TODAY's the final day to take advantage of it!

Happy shopping and creating!

~ Ally ~


stamps:  Gerda Steiner Designs (Snailmail, Monster Holding Letter, December/January 2016-2017 Digital Bundle) 
cardstock:  Strathmore (Bristol Smooth), Recollections (110# White)
patterned paper: Lawn Fawn (Knit picky - Fall 6x6)
inks: ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Markers

Shimmer Baby!

Happy Monday everyone!  I hope you had a great weekend!

I’m over on the Power Poppy blog today sharing a fun tutorial on using ZIG Markers along with some metallic paints to create a card!

Here’s a little sneak peek of my card…

Now, come on over and see the whole card in action; click here!

~ Ally ~

Inspire Me Monday over at Power Poppy

Happy Monday everyone!  Today I’m over on the Power Poppy Blog sharing a fast tutorial on how to color and create a spotlight card.

I chose to work with the amazing “Big Sexy Blooms” back ground stamp set and some fun ZIG Markers.

Here's a little sneak...

Come on over to the blog right HERE and check it all out!


Happy creating!

~ Ally ~

Easter Bunny Artist

Happy Thursday everyone!  I'm over on the Gerda Steiner Designs blog today and I'm going to be watercoloring a digital image using some ZIG Clean Color Real Brush markers.
With Easter only a few weeks away, I thought I would build a scene using some of the fun images from the "Easter Bunnies Digital Stamp Bundle".  This is digital bundle is a great investment!  It has 4 bunny images along with all kinds of Easter accessories.

So join me at my crafty desk and find out how I watercolored this adorable digital image...

Click here to view in HD.

Here's my card once again...

Isn't that bunny adorable?

Don't forget to check out all the fun digital stamps for sale in the Gerda Steiner Designs shop.

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Ally ~


stamps: Gerda Steiner Designs (Easter Bunnies Digital Stamp Bundle)
cardstock:  Strathmore (Bristol Smooth)
inks: ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Markers

Happy Hello Pansies & Clover!

Happy Friday all!  I hope you’ve had a great week!  I’ve joined the Bloomies from Power Poppy today to share some creative fun.

Last week Marcella released a brand new digi with cute new cup filled with blooms, “Clover & Pansies”.  This image is simply perfect for this month since it features those sweet little clover leaves.  Plus, who can resist those happy little pansy faces!!

I decided to print my image out on some Strathmore Bristol Smooth watercolor paper since I wanted to use my ZIG Clean Color Real Brush markers.

I chose to also use the simple “hello” sentiment from the “Everything’s Even Rosier” clear stamp set.  I wanted some very, very simple for my greeting.

Now… take a moment to check out the rest of the gang today…

Christine Okken –> go here next!

Cindy Lawrence

Julie Koerber

Stacy Morgan

Power Poppy Blog 

Thanks for joining me today!  I hope you have an amazing weekend!

~ Ally ~


stamps: Power Poppy (Clover & Pansies, Everything’s Even Rosier)
cardstock: Strathmore (Bristol Smooth), Recollections (110# White)
inks: ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Markers, Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps (Wicked Black), Polychromos Pencils
dies: MFT (Stitched Rectangles), Spellbinders (A2 Bracket Borders 1)
patterned paper: Penny Black (Painted Blooms 6x6)

Krafty Layers!

Hello and welcome to another fun Saturday Challenge!  Are you ready for some krafty fun?  We can't wait for you to play along and share your amazing krafty kreations!

This week our hostess is Krafty Girl, Melany and your challenge theme is....LAYERS!

For my layered card creation I chose to grab the adorable “Polar Pals” stamp set to use. I stamped it out 3 separate times and then proceeded to colour in each image according to where I was going to cut each piece.

And this is what all those layers look like from the side.  Can you see them?

Each and every Saturday we post a brand new challenge for the week and you are welcome to enter as many times as you like! These must be new creations and you are welcome to use any stamp, however using a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp will earn you double entries! Each submission will enter you into the monthly draw of a $40 gift voucher to the krafty shop!

We've also got a fun sketch to inspire you for the month of January! You don't have to use it but it's there for you to use if you need a little kick start....feel free to use it any time!

There are two ways to enter our challenges! 1) you can link up your entries at the bottom of this post and 2) share your KKS creations in our Krafty Friends facebook group! We can't wait to see what you create!

Don't miss our Frugal Friday Specials!! There is a selection of our fabulous stamp sets on SALE 40% OFF but only for the weekend and only while supplies last!

Happy kraftin'!
 
~ Ally ~



stamps: Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps (Polar Pals)
cardstock: Recollections (110# White)
inks: KKS (Wicked Black, Bubbly Blue), Catherine Pooler (Aquatini), ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Markers, Copic Markers 
dies: Spellbinders (Create a Flake 1), MFT (Stitched Mini Scalloped Ovals)
patterned paper: Catherine Pooler (Snowy Day 6x6)
stencil: MFT (Mini Cloud Edges)
dots: KKS (Lovey Dots)
other: Stickles (Star Dust)

A Wintry Thanks!

Howdy all!  It’s Saturday and I’m over on the Gerda Steiner Designs blog today sharing a fun tutorial on ZIG Clean Color Real Brush markers and how to color up a digital image.

Here’s a little sneak peek for you…

Come and check out the tutorial HERE.

I hope you’ve had a wonderful holiday so far and that you are continued to be blessed in the new year!  See you soon!

~ Ally ~

Christmas Card Series: Day 5 ~ Birdie Tag Cards

Howdy all!  Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends and family!  Hope you’ve had a wonderful day celebrating.

Today is Day 5 of my Christmas Card Series of 2018.  These two cards feature some cute little tags with feathered friends on them!

Grab a cup of something soothing and meet me at my desk…

 Click to view in HD.

Here are my two critter creations once again for you…

I hope I’ve inspired you to create on some fun little tags for your next holiday cards.

Have a great weekend everyone!

~ Ally ~


stamps: Purple Onion Designs (Feather & Birdie, Mabel, Holiday Wishes Sentiment), Honey Bee Stamps (Flakey Friends)
ink:  Versafine (Black Onyx), Versamark, Catherine Pooler Designs (Rockin’ Red), ZIG Real Brush Markers, Sakura (White Gel Pen)
cardstock: Recollections (110# White), Bristol (Smooth Watercolor Paper)
embossing powder:  Emerald Creek (Aroma - Spiced Candy)
dies: WPlus9 (Timeless Tags 2)
tool: Scor-Buddy
twine: Recollections
other: Liquid Applique

Christmas Card Series 2018: Day 2 ~ Bad Christmas Kitty

Welcome to Day 2 of my Christmas Card Series for 2018.  Today I’m going to combine a non-holiday themed stamp set with a Christmas one to create today’s card.  I love being able to re-purpose stamps in this way.  It sure makes them more worth while to spend money on.

So come and join me at my crafty desk for another fun Christmas card.  Grab a coffee and let’s go play!

Watch in HD.

Here’s another look at both of the cards that I created today…

The red gingham…

And the green…

So what do you think about combining your step sets?  It’s super fun!  Now, go check out your stash and see what you can come up with!

Happy creating!

~ Ally ~



stamps: Your Next Stamp (Scratch Pad), My Favorite Things (Merry Christmoose), Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps (Dear Santa)
inks: Versafine (Black Onyx), Ranger Distress Oxide (Dusty Concord), ZIG Clean Color Markers
patterned paper: MFT (Tiny Checks Brights 6x6)
paper: Strathmore Water Color Paper (140#)
dies: Pretty Pink Posh (Scalloped Frames)
other: Nuvo Drops (Ruby Slippers), Glossy Accents

Power Poppy: Cheerful Columbine

Happy Saturday!  Happy Victoria Day Weekend to all my fellow Canadians. Today is Day 4 of the Creative & Curious Collection reveal and we have one more day to go.

Today I’m sharing a gorgeous new peek at the … Cheerful Columbine.

I chose to color this sweet image using ZIG Real Brush Clean Color markers.

A very simple card today!

Come and check out what the rest of  the Bloom Brigade has created to share with you… 

Allison Cope you are here!

Christine Okken
Kathy Jones
Marcella Hawley
Stacy Morgan
Tosha Leyendekker

Have a wonderful Saturday.  Thank you so much for stopping by!

~ Ally ~


supplies:
stamps: Power Poppy (Cheerful Columbine)
inks:  Versafine (Black Onyx), ZIG Clean Color Markers
cardstock: Arches (#140 Watercolor Paper), MFT (Grout Grey), Recollections (White 110#)
dies: MFT (Stitched Rectangles, Stitched Ovals) 

Creative & Curious: Always Here

TGIF everyone! Today is Day 3 of our Power Poppy Creative & Curious Collection Sneak Peeks!  So far we have shown sneak peeks for FOUR clear stamp sets and we have TWO more revealing today!

One of today’s reveals belongs to this gorgeous beauty, Always Here!  It features this detailed heart made of new Spring blooms…

I chose to use my ZIG Clear Clean Color Markers to ink up and water color my image.  There’s nothing more beautiful than oranges, blues and greens together!

And of course, lots of fun sparkle!

Come on and check out my fellow Bloom Brigader blogs to see what they’ve created to share today…

Allison Cope - you are here!

Christine Okken

Cindy Lawrence

Julie Koerber

Kathy Jones

Katie Sims

Marcella Hawley

Stacy Morgan

Tosha Leyendekker

All the stamp from the Creative & Curious release go live in the Power Poppy Shop on Sunday May 20th!

Plus we have a HUG giveaway happening!  Check this out...

And here are our links. Click the logos to proceed...

Have a great week everyone!  Thanks for visiting!

~ Ally ~


supplies:
stamps: Power Poppy (Always Here)
inks:  Versafine (Black Onyx), ZIG Clean Color Markers, Polychromos Pencils
cardstock: Arches (#140 Watercolor Paper), Recollections (White 110#)
washi tape: We R Memory Keepers (Yellow Woodgrain) 
patterned paper: Simple Stories (Snap! Color Vibe 6x6)
sequins: Studio Katia (Crystal Rainbow Fusion)
other: Spectrum Noir (Clear sparkle pen), Stickles (Star Dust)