Be Well, Deer!

It's late Tuesday night and I've just posted the brand new card sketch over at Splitcoaststampers for the week.

This week I chose to feature the sweet adorable patterned papers called "Little Fawn and Friends" by Nina Stajner.

Here is the fun sketch for week; SC812:

I hope you'll join us this week and share your card!

Happy craftin'!

~ Ally ~

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Wild About You!

Howdy everyone!

I just couldn't help myself!  I had to purchase the adorable "Born to Be Wild" stamp set. Aren't they the sweetest little ones?

I also used the fun "Safari" 6x6 patterned papers to go on my card.

I hope this really simple card made you smile!

~ Ally ~

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Pink, Purple & Plaid!

Happy Monday all!  I was experimenting with the gorgeous new "Polka Dot Cover Plate" today.  I looked at it and I thought... hmmm... those dots might just guide me to make a really cool pattern.  A PLAID pattern!

So using some low tack tape, I masked off each line and inked it up with either "It's a Girl" or "Sweet Sixteen" inks to create the criss cross effect.

To make it sparkle, I added some Diamond Stickles to the dots!

To make my cross panel, I used some of the sweet little leaves in the "4 Ever" stamp set and die cut a "Single Rose Die" and added it too!

Such a fun and easy card to create!  Hope you get to create soon too!

~ Ally ~

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Together We Are Stronger

Good afternoon and happy Sunday!  For this week's challenge over at Three Room Studio, the Design Team have seen out to search the webs to find a card that they're going to CASE.

For me, I found this amazing card by Jess McAfee (@jess.mcafee) on Instagram seen HERE.

I chose to use the same stamp set, our FREE digital set called "You Matter to Me".  It's a beautiful stamp.

I chose to keep the same colour scheme and general design of her card for my own card.

For each lady's shirt I chose to decorate it with a fun mini stamp included in some of our other sets.  For the pink shirt I used the "steam for the coffee" from "I Heart Books".  For the teal stars, I used those from our "Believe in Fairies" set and for the purple shirt, I used the adorable little heart from the "Skate Sleep Repeat" stamp set.

I think it turned out fabulous!  What do you think?

See you again soon!

~ Ally ~

Christmas in July!!!

Good morning and welcome to another fabulous and fun Saturday Challengeat Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!  Are you ready for another fun and krafty challenge to inspire youand help get your creative juices flowing? We've got some fabulous ideas for you and can't wait to see what you create!

This week, krafty girl Danielle C. is your hostess and her challenge for you is:

CHRISTMAS IN JULY!

For my Christmas card I decided to make it a slimline card.  I used the adorable "Elf-tacular" and "Christmas Seals" stamp sets along with some wintry "Polar Dots".

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 25$ 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.

Also, 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 forget our Frugal Friday Specials are up right now and there are several stamp sets on 40% OFF this weekend and only while supplies last! Be sure to hop over to the shop and check them out!

Happy kraftin'!

~ Ally ~

It's Just Around the Corner... August!!

Happy Saturday everyone!  It's almost August so that means that my bullet journal is almost ready to go for the month.

All of my bullet journal spreads use Catherine Pooler inks, stamps and stencils.

Included in every monthly Club Canvo collection are a monthly name stamp set (ie: "August"), a monthly themed stamp set and a wonderful stencil.

For August, the first three items listed below were included in the kit and are now in the CPD shop and ready to purchase!

Now on to my spreads...

I always start my month off with an introductory page.  This time I chose to make a wreath of all the delicious treats!

Next I create a full calendar spread.  I used the "Half Calendar stencil" to create the outlines.

A tracker page is in order for my water consumption, so used the adorable ice cream cone built with 7 layers just for habit tracking!!!  Brilliant right?!?!?

 

The first week of August only includes one day so I added a sleep tracker element with this page. I used the "Funky Alphabet" stamp set and a rainbow of colored inks!!

For the first full weekly spread for August I went with almost a delicate and fruit ink palette.  This spread uses the Club Canvo "Weekly Seven Stencil".

For the second full week of August, I just had to use the adorable ice cream cart and some bold colors...

If you want to know more about Club Canvo, CLICK HERE!

I hope you've enjoyed some of these fun Club Canvo pages!  Thanks again for visiting!

~ Ally ~

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Good Things Shaker

Who doesn't love a fun shaker card?!?

First I cut 5 strips of CP Premium White Cardstock and inked them up using Tiki Torch, Samba, Pixie Dust, Fiesta Blue and Grass Skirt inks.  I adhered them on an angle across the front panel.

Then I used the "Single Rose Die"  and I cut 3 of them out of the left side of my card panel.  I adhere a piece of acetate to the back of the panel and adhered the 3 rose outlines to the acetate.

I added foam to the back panel to create an area for my sequins.  After adding sequins, I adhered the back panel to the card and added a tiny strip of the black gingham from the "A Tisket, A Tasket" 6x6 patterned paper pack.

Then I added on the sentiment using Midnight ink from the "Be the Good Sentiments" stamp set.

This is the sketch I used for my card inspiration.  This is my sketch from Splicoaststampers... SC811.

I hope you'll hop over to the Catherine Pooler Designs shop as the One-Plus-One Collection goes live at 9:00am EST.  Happy shopping!

~ Ally ~

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Rainbows, Roses and Polka Dots!

Happy Monday!  Today is the day that StampNation members get their early shopping link to the Catherine Pooler shop!  Hooray!  It's a fun perk of being a member!

I thought I would share a few more fun cards using some of the products in the One Plus One Collection.

This card is one of my favs and super easy to replicate!  For the rose, I die cut it out of black cardstock.  Then a took a scrap of Premium White cardstock and ink blended the Fiesta Blue, Tiara and Samba inks in a circular spot.  Note that I only used 3 inks... yup only three inks!  Color theory in play here everyone!  I even rainbow colored the "things" scripty sentiment!

Here's my second card for today.  This one is remnants of the card I shared yesterday (seen HERE) using the fun paper pack of "A Tisket, A Tasket".  Don't you just love the new "Polka Dot Cover Plate Die"???  It makes the perfect back drop for your card fronts!

Thanks for stopping by!  The new products arrive in the CPD shop for non-StampNation member on Wednesday!

~ Ally ~

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Meet "This Calls for Cake"

Happy Sunday all!  The last bundle in the One Plus One Collection has been revealed!

You can check out Catherine's live video here.

I chose to mix and match a few things from a few different collections.  I just love the "Single Rose Die" and I decided to die cut it out of a few of the different patterned papers from the "A Tisket a Tasket" 6x6 papers.   Then I swapped out all the different patterned pieces for each other to get my vintage looking roses!  I loved how they came out!

All of the amazing wording belongs to the "Be the Good Sentiments" stamp set.  I even embossed some of the gorgeous scripty fonts!

If you are a StampNation member, YOU get to shop tomorrow at 9:00am EST!  Woohoo!  I hope you have a great shopping trip!  For everyone else, the shop opens up on Wednesday morning!

Thanks for stopping by everyone!

~ Ally ~

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I Love You Mom!

Happy Sunday!  Today I'm sharing a fun card using the latest sketch from Three Room Studio.

I chose to use the pretty little "Mom's Hibiscus" stamp set for my card today.  i coloured it very simply with Copic Markers and fussy cut it out to add to my card.  The sweet sentiment is also included in this stamp set.  This stamp collection also includes Mom spelled like this "Mum" too.

This is the sketch I designed for this month (#trssketch06).  It includes lost of space to stamp a large image plus lots of fun strips to play with!

I'd love to see you join in our challenge fun!  Come and visit the Three Room Studio's Fourth Room and share your creation with us!  Or use the #trssketch06 on social media!

Thanks for stopping by!  See you all soon!

~ Ally ~

You're Super Cool!

Happy Saturday and welcome to another fabulous and fun Saturday Challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

We've got some fabulous ideas for you and can't wait to see what you create!

This week, krafty girl Brigitte is your hostess and her challenge for you is: anything water!

I chose to use the adorable "What's the Scoop?" stamp set.  Isn't our little floaty gal adorable?  I used Polychromos Pencils to colour her in and backed her with a glittery back ground using the "Trippy Triangles Stencil".

Here's a close up of our gal...

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 $25 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.

Also 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!

Happy kraftin'!

~ Ally ~

Additional products:

Nuvo Glimmer Paste (Moonstone), Sakura (White Gel Pen)

Meet Me By the Old Oak Tree

Today is Day 3 of the new Catherine Pooler Designs new release, One Plus One Collection.  Another new bundle will be revealed today over on Catherine's blog.  Just one more reveal after that!  The final reveal will be Sunday evening.

I'm here to share another fun creation featuring the "Old Oak Tree Background" stamp set from the "Under the Oak" bundle.

I chose to get creative with our beautiful tree and flip it upside down on the top side of my card.  I decided on an Autumn scene so I chose some oranges, red and even some greens for my leaves.

The inks that I used include:

• TREE: Icing on the Cake
• LEAVES/SENTIMENT: Tiara, Samba, Over Coffee, Tiki Torch, Garden Party

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy crafting!

~ Ally ~

All products shown are Catherine Pooler Designs products unless other wise indicated.

stamps: Old Oak Tree Background, 4 Ever

inks: Icing on the Cake, Tiara, Samba, Over Coffee, Tiki Torch, Garden Party

cardstock: Premium White

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Under the Oak ~ Catherine Pooler Designs

Happy Thursday!  Today Catherine Pooler Designs is revealing it's second bundle!  It's called Under the Oak!

This fun stamp and die bundle will totally tickle your wildness vibe.  This set features the amazing large Oak tree at it core.  This beautiful image made of firm red rubber will be sure to be featured all on kinds of seasonal cards.

I chose to feature this beautiful grand tree in a snowy setting.  The tree is sporting a beautiful red holiday bow with some fun greenery too!  So I had include it on the adorable tire swing too!

I used the following ink colors:

• SKY:  Suede Shoes, Juniper Mist
• TREE:  Icing on the Cake
• BOWS:  Rouge
• GREENERY:  Spruce
• LANTERNS:  Sand Castle, Sauna
  

The "Under the Oak" bundle along with all the other new products will go live in the Catherine Pooler Shop on Wednesday July 22nd!

You can check out Catherine's Facebook Live post this morning here.

Happy Thursday everyone!

~ Ally ~

All products shown are Catherine Pooler Designs products unless other wise indicated.

stamps: Old Oak Tree Background, 4 Ever

inks:  Suede Shoes, Juniper Mist, Icing on the Cake, Rouge, Spruce, Sand Castle, Sauna,

cardstock: Premium White

dies: 4-Ever Dies

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Come Hop Along!

Howdy gang!  Happy Thursday!  I just wanted you all to know the Krafty Kimmie team has posted a fun blog hop featuring all of the amazing new July release supplies.  You don't wanna miss it... PLUS for commenting, you can WIN!  See all the details on the hop posts.

Happy hopping... START HERE!

~ Ally ~

Wanna Hug?

Who can resist this sweet little cactus?  Wouldn't you love to give him a hug??

For my card today, I used the newest Splitcoaststampers Card Sketch, SC810, which happens to be designed by me!

I used the whimscal patterned papers from Catherine Pooler Designs called "Prickly" - so appropriately named!!  Of course, I had to use the stamp set that goes along with these papers, the "Wanna Hug?" stamp set and it's matching die, "Wanna Hug Dies".

PLUS...

Catherine Pooler has a new release sneak peeks coming up this week.  Visit the Catherine Pooler Designs Facebook page for more details starting Wednesday July 15th!

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you'll join me at Splitcoast and try out a challenge or two!

~ Ally ~

Stamps: Catherine Pooler Designs (Wanna Hug)

Paper: Cardstock (Recollections 110# White), Pattern Paper (Catherine Pooler – Prickly 6x6)

Ink: Catherine Pooler (Midnight, Polished, Skylight)

Accessories: Catherine Pooler (Wanna Hug Dies), MFT (Skinny Stripes Die)

Catherine Pooler ~ One Plus One Collection

The new Catherine Pooler Designs sneak peeks have begun!  Catherine will be sharing all the new goodies in the next few days.  There is a little bit for every cardmaker and scrapbooker in this collection!

To share in the events, please check out this schedule for the week:

• Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – Noon Eastern Facebook Live Stream Product Reveals
• Sunday – 8pm Eastern YOUTUBE Premiere Product Reveal
• Monday – 11:30 Eastern Facebook Live Stream with StampNation Members on our community Facebook Page, early ordering opens at NOON Eastern for members.
• Tuesday – 8pm Eastern FB Live Stream Pre-release Party
• Wednesday– Noon Eastern Facebook Live Stream
• Wednesday – 9am Eastern ORDERING OPENS!

Catherine Pooler Facebook Page

Catherine Pooler YouTube

To see a little peek at some of the stamps and goodies already, check out Catherine's Facebook theme reveal today HERE.

I'll see you soon with some sneak peeks of my own!  See ya later!

~ Ally ~

Power Poppy ~ Rainbow Accessories

Today I'm over on the Power Poppy Blog today for Inspire Me Monday sharing a simple but fun project.

I needed an update to my clear cell phone case so I this time I thought I would go rainbow bright!

Here's a little sneak peek for you....

CLICK HERE to go directly to the post.

I hope you'll hop over there and let me know what you think of my project!

Happy crafting!

~ Ally ~

Kraftin' Kimmie July Release Hop!

Today we are celebrating all the wonderful new 'trendy' things in our JULY Release that are NOW AVAILABLE in the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!

All FOUR of our new stamp sets along with two new stencils, our stunning new hybrid ink colour, Fresh Fields and sweet new summer krafty dots were released yesterday and we're excited to share everything with you in a fabulous blog hop!

I chose to share 2 cards today.  My first card features the "Trendy Tees" with the "Trendy Tees Icons" stamp sets.  When I was looking all all the fantastic people images I immediately thought of my sister's family.  She is married and has two young boys.  Here is my card...

Now here is a pretty recent photo of my sister and her family...

So what do you think?  Did I capture them???

For my second card, I used the super-duper cute "Long in the Tooth" stamp set and made a fun rainbow coloured pattern...

So let's check everything out in action as we hop around the Krafty Design Team's blogs today! Grab a nice hot (or cold) beverage, sit back and relax while we take you on this krafty tour!

First up we have these fabulous sets by artist Neda Sadreddin for customizing your people creations and they are called...  TRENDY TEES and TRENDY TEES ICONS!

Next is a gorgeous underwater set from artist Sabrina van Vloten called.... BE A MERMAID!

Lastly is a hilariously sweet stamp set from artist Melissa Baker-Nguyen called... LONG IN THE TOOTH!

Available now is our stunning new Krafty Kolours hybrid ink colour in the large ink pad, the mini cube and ink refill called... FRESH FIELDS!!

We have two new stencils that coordinate perfectly with our lovely new stamp sets and they are....

PATTERN PARADE & SHE SELLS SEASHELLS!

And lastly we have the perfect finishing touch for your summertime creations with our new Krafty Dots called...  SUMMER DOTS!

All these new items are available individually however if you HAVE to have it all, we've got our JULY GIMME KIMMIES KIT which contains everything AND at a discount! But remember this is for a limited time and only while supplies last!

Now head on out on today's celebration blog hop and check out all the new products in action as the Krafty Team shares their incredible creations! Then jump on over to the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps SHOP and grab some goodies for yourself!

Happy kraftin'!

~ Ally ~

stamps: KKS (Trendy Tees & Icons)

cardstock: Recollections (110# White), Copic Markers

patterned papers: Sunny Studio (Spring Sunburst 6x6)

inks: KKS (Wicked Black), Copic Markers

dies: My Favorite Things (Stitched Cloud Edges)

dots: KKS (Summertime Dots)

stamps: KKS (Long in the Tooth)

cardstock: Recollections (110# White)

inks: KKS (Wicked Black, SummerSunshine, Pumpkin Patch, Charming Chartreuse, Crisp Crimson, Raspberry Rose), Copic Markers, FineTec (Bronze Metallic)

patterned papers: My Favorite Things (Black & White Stripes 6x6)

dots: KKS (Summertime Dots)