For the Boys

Happy Leap Day!!! Good morning and welcome to another Saturday challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!
 
This week your hostess is Krafty Girl, Anna and her challenge for you is to make one.... FOR THE BOYS!

For my card today I wanted to use the sweet little trailer from the “Good in the Woods” stamp set.  I stamped the image in Wicked Black ink and then created my scene using my Copic Markers and my Copic Air Brush System.

Do you like my fireflies???

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 Kraftin' Kimmie stamp and products will earn you double entries! The monthly prize is a $40 voucher to the Krafty shop!!!

There are two ways to enter... you can link up your creation on the Kraftin’ Kimmie blog page AND you can upload your photo to the album in our Krafty Friends FB group.

If you need a little extra inspiration or a jump start to your mojo, we have a new sketch each month! Feel free to use it any time!

Don't miss our LEAP DAY SPECIAL this weekend!

Use coupon code LEAPDAY20 for 20% off any regular priced items in the shop! But only on February 29th!


Happy kraftin'!

~ Ally ~
 

stamps: KKS (Good in the Woods)
cardstock: Recollections (110# White, 65# White)
patterned papers: Pink Paislee (Outfitters 6x6)
inks: KKS (Wicked Black), Copic Markers
other: thread

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Perched Parrots

TGIF everyone!  I’m back today with a fun digital image from Power Poppy.

I loved all the texture and all the fun nooks and crannies of this image called “Perched in the Orchids”.  I colored my digital image using Copic Markers and then added in the finer details using some Polychromos Pencils.

Here’s a little close up…

Now don’t forget to check out all of my fellow Power Poppy people…

Barbara Walker

Christine Okken

Gloria Stengel

Leslie Miller

Lisa Johansen

Nancy Sheads

Stacy Morgan

Power Poppy Blog

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Ally ~


stamps: Power Poppy (Perched in the Orchids)
cardstock: Copic (Express-It), Recollections (110# White)
inks: Copic Markers, Polychromos Pencils
dies: Simon Says Stamp (A2 Thin Frames)

Let's Celebrate with a Sale!

Catherine Pooler Designs is celebrating FAT TUESDAY with a Flash Sale!

These products will be priced 20% off:

• Carnivale Mini Ink Pads  
• WooHoo stamps & coordinating dies
• Punctuated Party stamps
• Bourbon Street sequins
• Hooray word die
• Celebrate word die

This SALE goes on from right now through February 25th at 11:59pm EST so take advantage of all these deals TODAY!

PLUS there will be a few new products in the Shop too!  Including FOUR new Canvo Covers!  Which one is your favorite???

Plus Catherine has some new fun accessories including some Pixie Spray, the Stencil Pal, some awesome metallic pastes and much, much more!

Come check it all out TODAY!

Happy shopping!!!

~ Ally ~

Lots of Bears!

Happy Thursday everyone!  I'm here with a fun new card making and coloring tutorial for you!  Today I thought I would create with all kinds of the Gerda Steiner Designs bear images. There’s nothing sweeter that a tiny fuzzy bear to gawk at!
For my card project I used the following digital stamp images:

• Birthday Bear 
• You Are Beary Sweet
• Have a ‘Beary’ Sweet Day
• November/December 2016 Digital Stamp Bundle

Now come and join me at my crafty desk and we’ll create with these four adorable fuzzy bears today…

Click here to view in HD.

After all the fussy cutting, coloring and gluing, here is our final card…

And as a final finishing touch, I also added some Glossy Accents to their eyes and noses.

For more digital stamp inspiration, please come and check the Digital Stamp Blog.

I’d really love to hear if you liked my card and video today down below in the comments.  Thanks for joining me today! 

~ Ally ~


stamps:  Gerda Steiner Designs (Birthday Bear, You Are Beary Sweet, Have a ‘Beary’ Sweet Day, November/December 2016 Digital Stamp Bundle)
cardstock: Copic (Express-It Cardstock), Recollections (110# White)
patterned papers: My Favorite Things (Dots & Stripes Sorbet 6x6)
ink: Copic Markers, Sakura (White Gel Pen Size 10)
die: Catherine Pooler (Tags Etc.)
other: Glossy Accents

Hip Hippo-ray!

I’m over on the Kraftin’ Kimmie Blog today sharing a fun birthday card featuring the super cute “Hip Hippo-ray!” stamp set.

If you are interested in this adorable stamp set, this week’s the week to purchase it as it’s 40% off… this week only!!

Here’s a little peek at the card…

Thanks for stopping by and happy shopping!

~ Ally ~


Stamps: KKS (Hip Hippo-ray!)
Cardstock: Recollections (110# White)
Inks: KKS (Wicked Black, Charming Chartreuse, Goblin Green), Copic Markers, Sharpie (Fine Pen)
Dots: KKS (Fruity Dots)

March is Coming!

Happy Monday!  I hope you all had a great weekend!  I am lucky enough to have flown home this past weekend to visit my Mom and my sister and her family.  Plus I get to see my life-long girl friends, which I haven’ seen in over a year.  Every time I go home, I always make a point of having dinner with the 3 of them.

For today, I’m sharing the fun spreads from Canvo using the Club Canvo collection for the month of March.  This month's stamp set is a space themed set and it contains some super adorable images!

I always create a introductory first page…

Then I create a full page calendar.  I tried making the back ground a galaxy back ground.

This is the first 7 days of the month…

Here’s a close up of the tracker page…

This is the second week of March.   I went rainbow with this spread!

And finally, my favorite spread of the month…

Thanks for stopping by!  If you have any more questions about the Club Canvo subscription, you can CLICK HERE.

Happy bullet journaling my friends!

~ Ally ~

Cutie Critters

Happy Saturday everyone!  It’s time for another fun Saturday Challenge over at Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps today.

This week we are asking you to create a project using your favourite CRITTER.

For my card this week I’m featuring the adorable “Love Bugs” stamp set that contains both sweet little snails and happy little ladybugs!

I also used the large sunflowers and even the little sunflowers to create my landscape.

We can't wait to see your creations and you have until February 21st to play along! Feel free to link up your submission at the bottom of this post and/or by uploading your pic to the folder in our Krafty Friends Facebook group! You could WIN a $40 gift voucher to the krafty shop!

And don't forget to check out this weekend's Frugal Friday Specials! A selection of our krafty goodies are on SALE 40% OFF for the weekend while supplies last!

Can’t wait to see what you create!

~ Ally ~


Stamps: KKS (Love Bugs)
Cardstock: Recollections (110# White),
Inks: KKS (Wicked Black, Mossy Meadow), Copic Markers, Polychromos Pencils, Sakura (White Gel Pen)
Patterned Paper: Simple Stories (24/Seven 12x12)
Corner Rounder: EK Success

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Have a Yappy Day!

Howdy!  Ally here again!  Three Room Studio has another fun challenge for you today!  We’d love it if you came on over to the Three Room Studio’s Fourth Room, our Facebook page and shared your work with us!


This week’s challenge is a Sketch Challenge…

I chose to feature the hysterical “Wind in Your Fur” stamp set…  

I created the whole scene for my little puppy to play in.  I coloured everything with Copic Markers and then added some finer details with Polychromos Pencils.

Don’t forget to check out all the cool entries on our blog!

~ Ally ~


Stamps: Three Room Studio (Wind in Your Fur)
Cardstock: Recollections (110# White, Blues), SU! (Bermuda Bay)
Inks: Kraftin’ Kimmie (Wicked Black), Ink on 3 (Fade Out), Catherine Pooler (Daydream), Copic Markers, Polychromos Pencils, Sakura (White Gel Pen), Glossy Accents
Patterned Paper: Pink Fresh Studio (Out and About 6x6)
Die: Catherine Pooler (Circles Die)
Corner Rounder: EK Success
Other: thread

Shimmering Flight

TGIF!  I’m so happy to have you here! Today I’m sharing a fun sneak peek from Power Poppy and you are going to LOVE it!

Introducing… SHIMMERING FLIGHT!  It’s a brand new digi stamp coming to the Power Poppy Shop tomorrow!  PLUS, the Instant Gardners will be sharing MORE amazing digital stamps like this one tomorrow!

I printed my image out on Express-It cardstock and then colored the base of the image with Copic Markers.  Then I went in and added some finer details with some Polychromos Pencils. 

I have to say, coloring this image got my creative mojo a-goin’!

Now, check out what my fellow Bloom Brigaders have in store for you…

Stacy Morgan

Julie Koerber

Power Poppy Blog

Thanks for stopping by!  I have lots more inspiration coming this week!

~ Ally ~


stamps: Power Poppy (Shimmering Flight)
cardstock: Copic (Express-It), Recollections (110# White), Tim Hotlz (Metallic 2 – Bronze)
inks: Copic Markers, Polychromos Pencils, Sakura (White Gel Pen)
dies: MFT (Stitched Rectangles), Simon Says Stamp (A2 Thin Frames)

I Miss You!

Happy Monday!  Today I’m sharing the newest card that I created for the second challenge over on the Three Room Studio Blog.

This challenge is a colour challenge and is inspired by this glorious landscape photo…

Isn’t it beautiful!

I chose to feature the adorable “Let’s Hygge” stamp set.  I watercoloured my image today using Distress Inks and even created my own own rosy fabric for my chair and ottoman.

Come and join the rest of the Three Room Studio designers and play along with the challenge by commenting with a link to your creation on the challenge post; RIGHT HERE.

Good luck and happy creating!

~ Ally ~


Stamps: Three Room Studio (Let’s Hygge)
Cardstock: Recollections (110# White), Strathmore (Watercolor – Cold Press)
Inks: Distress Inks (Antique Linen, Tea Dye, Peacock Feathers, Faded Jeans, Abandoned Coral, Bundled Sage, Tattered Rose)
Patterned Paper: Bo Bunny (Pincushion 6x6)
Dies: MFT (Stitched Rectangles)

Hop & Shop our February Release!

Today we are celebrating all the new goodies that will be available on Sunday afternoon from our FEBRUARY Release at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

All THREE new clear stamp sets are available over at the Krafty Shop, along with our new Magical Midnight ink, TWO new Krafty Stencils and our new Heavenly Krafty Dots!

For my final card, I used the sweet “You’re Pretty Fly” stamp set and created a fun window card.

 Here is the inside…

So let's have a fun hop around the Krafty Team's blogs and check everything out in action! Grab a nice hot (or cold) beverage, sit back and relax while you enjoy this kreative tour!

First up we have a gorgeous new set from artist, Sabrina van Vloten called.... Happy Hummingbirds!

The second set is by artist Cheryl Grant and it's just so darn cute!  It's called...You’re Pretty Fly!

And our last stamp set is a tranquil and relaxing set by artist Neda Sadreddin called... That’s a Wrap!

Available today will be our brand new Hybrid Ink colour in the large ink pad, mini cube and ink refill and it's called... Magical Midnight!

We have two new stencils that are perfect for all your new creations called.... Chubby Cloud Stencil and Fabulous Feathers Stencil!

And lastly we've got a beautifully coordinating new set of Krafty Dots for you called... Heavenly Dots!

Everything will be available today (Sunday, Feb 9th) at 3pm EST the krafty shop!

And if you HAVE to have it ALL be sure to grab our Gimme Kimmies Kit for this month! You'll get one of each product in the bundle and at a discount but only while supplies last!!

And don't forget to grab the INK OF THE MONTH! This month all in stock products in the BUBBLY BLUE colour are on SALE 15% OFF while supplies last! And it coordinates SO WELL with our new Magical Midnight ink and Heavenly Dots!

Happy hoppin' and happy shoppin'!

~ Ally ~


Stamps: KKS (You’re Pretty Fly)
Cardstock: Recollections (110# & #65 White), Tim Holtz (Metallic -2 Cardstock)
Inks: KKS (Magical Midnight, Lovely Lagoon, Copic Markers
Dies: MFT (Cross Stitch Square)
Dots: KKS (Heavenly Dots)
Stencils: KKS (Fabulous Feathers Stencil)

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That's a Wrap!

It's Day THREE day of February Krafty Peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!

It's our FINAL day of peeks and everything you've seen us share this week will be in the online shop on Sunday afternoon!
We are closing things out with a brand new adorable stamp set from artist Neda Sadreddin called.... That’s a Wrap!

Check out this calm and relaxed lady! Make a peaceful creation for someone who deserves a break! There are some main images, a lot of extra accessory stamps plus some fabulous sentiment stamps!

For my card, I wanted a calm and comfy feel so I made kind of a quilted design using soft patterned papers.

Of course, today is also Challenge Day and as always, during release week the theme is Anything Goes! So create a card, scrapbook page, altered item.....with a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp! Use any sketch, design, colour scheme you want!

We can't wait to see your creations and you have until February 14th to play along! Feel free to link up your submission at the bottom of this post and/or by uploading your pic to the folder in our Krafty Friends Facebook group! You could WIN a $40 gift voucher to the krafty shop!

We've also got a sketch for you! If you're needing a little inspiration, feel free to use this awesome sketch anytime this month!

You'll get to see all sorts of sweet creations featuring That’s a Wrap! as you hop around the Krafty Team blogs today! PLUS you'll see some of the other goodies in action... like our new stencils, new ink and new Krafty Dots!

Everything will be released at our LIVE Online Release Party in the Krafty Friends Facebook group Sunday afternoon at 2pm EST!

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

~ Ally ~


Stamps: KKS (That’s a Wrap!)
Cardstock: Recollections (110# White),
Inks: KKS (Totally Taupe, Granite Grey), Copic Markers
Dies: Simon Says Stamp (Circle Thin Frames)
Patterned Paper: Simple Stories (Simple Vintage Botanicals 6x8)
Twine: Darice (Hemp Twine)
Other: thread

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Pretty Fly

We're back for Day 2 with more inky goodies for our FEBRUARY 2020 release for Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Today we have a sweet new encouragement set by fabulous artist Cheryl Grant! It's called... You’re Pretty Fly!

What a sweet little family of tweeters!  There is one main image with an extra birdie stamp plus some wonderful and uplifting sentiments! These little sweethearts make my heart soar!

For my card today I wanted some sweet little pink birdies so I coloured them first with Copic Markers.  Then I created my own pink paper using Pretty in Pink ink and also Magical Midnight ink and die cut it from the same cover plate die.

I also used the Fabulous Feathers Stencil with our new ink and then fussy cut out two feathers to hang with my Heavenly Dots.

Check out You’re Pretty Fly in action as you hop around the Krafty Team's blogs today! You'll also see new stencils, new ink and new dots!! Be sure to leave some love at each stop because Kimmie is going to give away some krafty $$ to a lucky commenter!
 

You'll see MORE of our brand new goodies tomorrow and everything will be released at our LIVE Online Release Party in the Krafty Friends Facebook group on Sunday, February 9th at 2pm EST!

For now, hop around and check out some incredible designs from my fellow Krafty Team members!!

~ Ally ~
 
 
Stamps: KKS (You’re Pretty Fly)
Cardstock: Recollections (110# White), SU (Party Pool)
Inks: KKS (Wicked Black, Magical Midnight, Pretty in Pink), Copic Markers
Dies: Spellbinders (Fancy Lattice)
Dots: KKS (Heavenly Dots)
Stencils: KKS (Fabulous Feathers Stencil)

Happy Hummingbirds

Howdy all!  Happy Thursday! Are you ready for the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps February release!?

The brand new products for February are going to make you think of spring....and wings!  And peace....and relaxing!!  So let's get started because we're so excited to share everything with you!

We are starting things off today with a super sweet new stamp set from artist, SABRINA VAN VLOTEN!!  It's called... Happy Hummingbirds!

Check out this sweet set of feathered friends!  It's a 4x4 stamp set with several gorgeous hummingbirds, some beautiful floral images and of course, some perfect sentiments! How adorable!

I was Googling some images of hummingbirds for inspiration and I found the most beautiful species that was an iridescent rainbow hummingbird.  So that’s the way I coloured up my little humming buddies…

As you hop around the Krafty Team's blogs today you will see the Happy Hummingbirds stamp set in action in combination with our all of our other awesome new February Kraftin' Kimmie products!

You will spot our newest addition to the Krafty Kolours Hybrid Ink line! It's a gorgeous new dark stone blue named Magical Midnight!  As always it will be available in full sized ink pads, mini cubes and ink refills!

We've got TWO brand new Krafty Stencils for this month's release to help accessorize your creations! They are called Chubby Cloud Stencil and Fabulous Feathers Stencil!

And of course, we are adding the perfect new coordinating Krafty Dots for this release! This is an exclusive set featuring new sizes and will not be available once sold out so be sure to grab some!  These ones are called Heavenly Dots!

You'll get to see all of our brand new goodies in action over the next few days of February Krafty Peeks and everything will be released at our LIVE Online Release Party in the Krafty Friends Facebook group on Sunday, February 9th at 2pm EST!


For now, hop around and check out some incredible designs from our Krafty Team!! Be sure to leave some love on EACH stop on the hop because Kimmie is giving away some krafty $$ to the shop!!
 
Come on back tomorrow for more LOVE-y goodness!  See you then!

~ Ally ~



Stamps: KKS (Happy Hummingbirds)
Cardstock: Recollections (110# White),
Inks: KKS (Magical Midnight, Purple Pansy), Copic Markers, Spectrum Noir (Sparkle Pen), Glossy Accents, ColorBox (Frost White)
Dots: KKS (Heavenly Dots)
Stencils: KKS (Chubby Cloud Stencil)

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