Paper Cuts

Hello!  It’s Day 1 of previews of Kraftin Kimmie’s September release!  This month we have pin-ups, lots of thanks and cute mice!

I Will Get Even

This is Annette.  Isn’t she pretty?  And doesn’t she look like she could be planning revenge?  In the sweetest way possible, of course!

I’ve started a small collection of flourishes.  I really do like them but I’m never quite sure what to do with them.  Here, I cut apart a larger one, tucking ends beneath the focal panel and ribbon.  Since I popped up the focal panel, I separated/cut the string of pearls so there would be no “ramp” of sorts with the uneven levels.

I had a few of the smaller pearls leftover so I used them on Annette’s necklace.

A clear Spica glitter pen added just a bit of sparkle to her eyeshadow.

Kimmie’s release will take place Sunday, September 12th.  Between now and then, you can find direct links to designer and guest designer previews HERE each morning after 7 a.m.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie “Annette” (Moonlight Whispers), Kimmie’s Sassy Sentiments  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate, Vintage Cream  Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket Pixie-Licious 6×6 Mini Deck  Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, E13, E17, E18, R14, R20, R35, C00, C3, C5, BG10, BG49, BG0000, YG23), Prismacolor pencils, Zva Creative pearl flourish, ribbon, clear Spica glitter pen, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.

Hi everyone!  I’m back from my (almost) two-week vacation and it was fabulous.  Lots of sun, fun and family time.  It’s nice to be home but ugh…the unpacking and laundry.  That part is definately not fun.  I’ve missed everyone, my stamps and markers so I’m ready to hop right back into the swing of things.  I really appreciate all the comments you’ve left while I was gone.   I couldn’t access my blog or email while I was away so all of your kind words were very nice to come home to. 

As you know, Saturdays are Challenge Days with Kraftin Kimmie and this week’s challenge is a sketch, presented by Yours Truly. 

This was my first stab at creating a decent looking rendition of a sketch.   I guess I’ve played around enough that it really wasn’t all that difficult.  (**pats self on back**) 

If you’d like to play along, please be sure to post a link to your creation on the Krafty Blog for your chance to win a free Francesca stamp as I’ve used here.

You’re How Old?

I paired Francesca with Kimmie’s Sassy Sentiments and Cosmo’s new Pixie-Licious paper.  I used a 1″ circle punch with the sentiment and didn’t have a slightly bigger one (nor did my Nesties seem to be just the right size), so I punched a second 1″ circle from the darker cardstock and used that to offset the sentiment.

To add a bit of shine, I used a clear 3-d glaze pen over the cupcake sprinkles, strawberries, barrettes and the button on Francesca’s hat.

You can find more samples using my sketch HERE on the Krafty blog.  And don’t forget to post a link if you play along!

One more thing… September Krafty peeks begin Thursday!  (I better get busy!  Eek!)

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie Francesca (Moonlight Whispers) and Kimmie’s Sassy Sentiments  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Prism Wizard Dark, Vintage Cream  Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket Pixie-Licious 6×6 mini-deck  Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, E31, E35, V12, V15, V17, R20, R22, R27, YG03, YG05, Y21, W1, B0000), ribbon, 1” circle punch, Fiskars Apron Strings border punch, Sakura clear 3-d glaze pen, Primacolor pencils, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.     

Hi everyone!  Welcome to this month’s release hop with My Favorite Things!  If you’ve just popped in here, you might want to go back to the beginning with Kim.  If you’ve just come from Frances, then you’re right on track.

We have lots of fun new sets available tonight as well as four new Die-namics dies!  

You’ve Got Me…Hook, Line & Sinker

Fred Bear is fishing but it isn’t fish he’s catching today. It’s love. (lol)  That’s why he’s blushing.  On the actual stamp there’s a fish at the end of the hook but I switched out the fish for a heart, cut from my patterned paper.

On the inside I finished the sentiment and used a scrap of the dotted paper.  Along the left sides of the dotted paper (outside and inside) I used MFT’s Small Scallop Die-namics border die.

All of the new sets are available right HERE, right now.  But first I hope you’ll head on over to our fabulous guest designer JENNIFER ROACH.  I’m certain she has something fantastic to share!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Fred Bear Goes Fishing”  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Ruby Red and Black, MFT cream Perfect Paper Panel   Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket Be Loved  Accessories: Copic markers (E31, E33, E35, E37, E57, R20, Y21, G21, BG34, BG0000, W00, W1, W3), MFT Small Scallop Die-namics border die, brads, Prismacolor pencils, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 ¼” x 5 ¼”.

Hi everyone!  It’s the last day of previews with My Favorite Things!   Teaser prizes continue so be sure to leave comments as you visit each blog.  You can find the complete list of participating DT members HERE after 11 a.m. EST. 

Today the team is sharing samples of Well Read (this month’s WTG), Clearly Sentimental about Books and Flopsey Flies a Kite.

Throw Your Dreams Into the Air

Here’s Flopsey, leaning back against his yellow (*shrugging*) rock.    I’ve used Cosmo’s Togetherness again.  (I’m thinking I may need to buy a second paper pad.)

I paper-pieced Flopsey’s kite along with the tiny bows.  Instead of gluing the bows down all the way, I placed a tiny dot of glue only in the center which allowed me to slightly bend up the ends of each bow. 

When gluing Flopsey, I placed the glue only on his body and feet which allowed his ears to pop off the paper a bit, adding just a little more dimension to the card.

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For the sun I’ve used MFT’s Sunshine Die-namics die cut.  I stitched a button to the center,  leaving the jute string to hang beneath.

Since the button is not flat on the back, I placed a piece of a pop dot on one side to hold it level.

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On the inside, I completed the sentiment and stamped the kite.

Release Info - What You Need to Know

• Check Kim’s blog this morning after 11 a.m. EST for direct links to designer samples of today’s featured sets and products and leave comments for your chance to win one of the new sets!  Today is the last day of teaser prizes.
• Join us tonight for our pre-release party from 8-10 p.m. EST in the MFT Member Forum.  Fun chatter, more prizes and the announcement of our next Guest Designer!
• Release Hop & Shop will take place tonight, Wednesday, September 1st at 10 p.m. EST immediately following the release party.  

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I’ll be back tonight! 

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Flopsey Flies a Kite”  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Ruby Red, MFT cream Perfect Paper Panel  Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket Togetherness 6×6 paper pad  Accessories: Copic markers (W00, W1, W3, W5, Y00, E31, E50), MFT Sunshine Die-namics die-cut, button, jute string, sewing machine, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 ¼” x 5 ¼”.

Hi everyone!  It’s Day 4 of previews with My Favorite Things!   Teaser prizes continue so be sure to leave comments as you visit each blog.  You can find the complete list of participating DT members HERE after 11 a.m. EST. 

Today the team is sharing samples of two new Flapper Doodle sets and Jolinne Friends Forever.

Friends Forever

This is my all-time favorite Jolinne set, Friends Forever.    The set comes with the image I’ve used here plus two sweet sentiments.

I colored with markers and paper-pieced Jolinne’s dress and hair ribbons using my new favorite patterned paper, Cosmo Cricket’s Togetherness.  (You will be seeing lots of it.)

Along the bottom of my card I used MFT’s new Notebook Edge Die-namics border (to be released tomorrow, September 1st).  Instead of using the torn notebook edge, I used the negative, creating a line of perfectly straight and totally cooperative balls. 

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On the inside I stamped a sentiment from a previous Jolinne release, Just For You.

Release Info - What You Need to Know

• Check Kim’s blog each morning after 11 a.m. EST for direct links to designer samples of each day’s featured sets and products and leave comments for your chance to win one of the new sets!  Prizes are awarded EVERY DAY leading up to the release on September 1st, 10 p.m. EST.  Don’t forget to check back on Kim’s blog after each day of teasers to see if you’ve won the previous day’s prize!
• Check out our Guest Designer Contest details HERE.  The deadline to enter is TONIGHT, August 31st, 10 p.m. EST!
• Join us for our pre-release party tomorrow night, September 1st from 8-10 p.m. EST in the MFT Member Forum.  Fun chatter, more prizes and the announcement of our next Guest Designer!
• Release Hop & Shop will take place tomorrow at 10 p.m. EST immediately following the release party.  

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Friends Forever” and “Just For You” (Jolinne)  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Stampin Up Ruby Red, MFT cream Perfect Paper Panel  Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket Togetherness 6×6 paper pad  Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, E31, E33, E35, Y21, W1, W3, R20), Prismacolor pencils, MFT Notebook Edge Die-namics border die, Spellbinders Nestabilities, sewing machine, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 ¼” x 5 ¼”.

Hi everyone!  It’s time to get back together with my JiFFy friends!  This month Kim sent to everyone this lovely “Sunshine” paper from Echo Park’s A Walk in the Park line.  Once the paper was on it’s way to everyone, I revealed that I had chosen Willow Writing Recipes by Whiff of Joy.

Missing You

I decided my girl was writing in a journal instead of writing recipes.  

I had a bit of a hard time coloring her shirt.  I wanted to use the yellow, but I didn’t want it to be quite as bright as the paper.  I have a hard time with the darker and brighter colors.

Along the side I used more of the “unknown” felt flower trim, adhering each flower with a tiny brad.  And on the patterned paper, I added a tiny dot of brown in each flower center.

Be sure to check out what the other JiFFy girls did with this same image and paper!  I can’t wait to see for myself!

Julie Campbell

Kim Hughes

Lori Craig

Alli Miles

Carole Burrage

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Whiff of Joy “Willow Writing Recipes” and Cornish Heritage Farms “Nature Silhouettes”  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate, Stampers Select  Patterned Paper: Echo Park A Walk in the Park “Sunshine”  Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, E31, E33, E35, E50, E51, E13, E18, E17, E77, YR23, YR24, Y11, Y15, Y0000, B01, B0000, C1, C3), felt flower trim, brads, Prismacolor pencils, clear embossing powder (over sentiment), dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.

Hi everyone!  It’s Day 3 of previews with My Favorite Things!   Teaser prizes continue so be sure to leave comments as you visit each blog.  You can find the complete list of participating DT members HERE after 11 a.m. EST. 

Today the team is sharing samples of the new Pure Innocence sets, Super Boy, Honey Bee and Princess.

You’re Sweet as Honey

As you can see, I’ve used Honey Bee.  How cute is that image???  The set comes with the little Honey Bee PI, dripping honey to include on the bucket if desired, three sentiments and three tiny words that can be placed on the bucket.

I colored my Honey Bee with markers, then added clear 3-d glaze over the dripping honey and the PI’s eyes and wings. 

For the sentiment, I cut out one of the honeycombs from the back side of the patterned paper and tucked it beneath the colored image panel.

Along the bottom of my card and beneath the two strips I used MFT’s Small Scallop Die-namics border die.

On the inside I completed the sentiment, stamped a silhouette of the Honey Bee and added two black brads at the ends of the antennas (as I did on the front).

Release Info - What You Need to Know

• Check Kim’s blog each morning after 11 a.m. EST for direct links to designer samples of each day’s featured sets and products and leave comments for your chance to win one of the new sets!  Prizes are awarded EVERY DAY leading up to the release on September 1st, 10 p.m. EST.  Don’t forget to check back on Kim’s blog after each day of teasers to see if you’ve won the previous day’s prize!
• Check out our Guest Designer Contest details HERE.  The deadline to enter is, Tuesday, August 31st, 10 p.m. EST!
• Join us for our pre-release party Wednesday, September 1st from 8-10 p.m. EST in the MFT Member Forum.  Fun chatter, more prizes and the announcement of our next Guest Designer!
• Release Hop & Shop will take place Wednesday, September 1st at 10 p.m. EST immediately following the release party.  

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps: My Favorite Things “Honey Bee” (Pure Innocence)  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Papertrey Ink True Black, MFT white Perfect Paper Panel  Patterned Paper: Nikki Sivils “Willow Bee”  Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, E08, E35, YR02, YR04, YR07, YR23, Y21, C1, C3, C5, C7, B0000, YR0000), Prismacolor pencils, MFT Small Scallop Die-namics border die, mini-brads, clear Sakura 3-d glaze pen, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 4 ¼” x 5 ½”.

Hi everyone!  It’s Day 2 of previews with My Favorite Things!   Teaser prizes continue so be sure to leave comments as you visit each blog.  You can find the complete list of participating DT members HERE after 11 a.m. EST. 

Today the team is sharing samples of three fun new sets, Fred Bear Goes Fishing, Emma Playing Mommy and Wyatt the Conductor.   My husband and son are big on trains so I went with Wyatt. 

I Think You Can

This adorable set comes with Wyatt, the train (in three separate pieces) and three cute sentiments.  (I stamped this one twice.)

I colored Wyatt with markers, giving him dirty knees as most boys have, and I linked the train cars together, adding a little pull string with a ball (brad) at the end.  My son had a blue train like this so in making this card I’ve had a little “awwww…” moment.

On the inside, I stamped the three train cars together in black ink.

Release Info - What You Need to Know

• Check Kim’s blog each morning after 11 a.m. EST for direct links to designer samples of each day’s featured sets and products and leave comments for your chance to win one of the new sets!  Prizes are awarded EVERY DAY leading up to the release on September 1st, 10 p.m. EST.  Don’t forget to check back on Kim’s blog after each day of teasers to see if you’ve won the previous day’s prize!
• Check out our Guest Designer Contest details HERE.  The deadline to enter is Tuesday, August 31st, 10 p.m. EST!
• Join us for our pre-release party Wednesday, September 1st from 8-10 p.m. EST in the MFT Member Forum.  Fun chatter, more prizes and the announcement of our next Guest Designer!
• Release Hop & Shop will take place Wednesday, September 1st at 10 p.m. EST immediately following the release party.  

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps: My Favorite Things “Wyatt the Conductor”  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Papertrey Ink True Black, Stampers Select  Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Oliver 6×6 paper pad  Accessories: Copic markers (E31, E35, E50, E51, YG63, B93, B97, R20, R27, R59, W1, W3, W5), Prismacolor pencils, MFT Small Scallop Die-namics border die, mini-brad, black thread, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.

Hi everyone.  It’s Challenge Day with Kraftin Kimmie!  This week Jeanne is challenging everyone to use white with pearls.  I’m not a big pearl girl, and I often don’t use white so this actually was a bit of a challenge for me.

One of Those Days?

Cinderella (from Kimmie’s Moonlight Whispers line) is wearing her prettiest white gown and pearls.  The party might not be over but she’s in a big hurry to get home before curfew.  

Everyone in this house has asked me how I made the clock.  I did not make the clock.  It was another of those mysterious items I found in my stash while searching for something else.  I inserted a brad from the back and bent the prongs to resemble the clock hands.

To see more samples for this challenge, please visit the Krafty Blog HERE.  And if you’d like to play along for a chance to win a free stamp from Kraftin Kimmie, be sure to leave a link to your creation there on the blog.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie “Cinderella” (Moonlight Whispers) and “Kimmie’s Sassy Sentiments”  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Pre-fab white card base (from Target) and Papertrey Ink Stampers Select  Patterned Paper: American Crafts Letterbox Madam and Signature  Accessories:  Copic (E000, E00, E31, E35, B0000, C00, C1), Memory Box pearls, clock face (source unknown), brad, scallop circle punch, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 6 ½” x 5”.

Hi everyone!  It’s Day 1 of previews with My Favorite Things!   We’re giving away teaser prizes again this month and they begin today so be sure to leave comments as you visit each blog.  You can find the complete list of participating DT members HERE after 11 a.m. EST. 

Today the team is sharing samples of Tiny Town Halloween, Clearly Sentimental about Harvesting and our new Wendy Uppercase Alphabet.

WISH BIG

I chose to use the Wendy Uppercase Alphas with one of our new Die-namics dies releasing September 1st, Rounded Banner.  Instead of the traditional banner hanging from a string, I hung my banners on little garden flag hangers.  In addition to the Rounded Banner die, I also used Flower Trio and Fresh Cut Grass Die-namics. 

I carried the garden flag idea to the inside of my card, leaving room for a little personal note.

Release Info - What You Need to Know

• Check Kim’s blog each morning after 11 a.m. EST for direct links to designer samples of each day’s featured sets and products and leave comments for your chance to win one of the new sets!  Prizes are awarded EVERY DAY leading up to the release on September 1st, 10 p.m. EST.  Don’t forget to check back on Kim’s blog after each day of teasers to see if you’ve won the previous day’s prize!
• Check out our Guest Designer Contest details HERE.  The deadline to enter is Tuesday, August 31st, 10 p.m. EST!
• Join us for our pre-release party Wednesday, September 1st from 8-10 p.m. EST in the MFT Member Forum.  Fun chatter, more prizes and the announcement of our next Guest Designer!
• Release Hop & Shop will take place Wednesday, September 1st at 10 p.m. EST immediately following the release party.  

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps: My Favorite Things “Wendy Uppercase Alphabet”  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock:  Prefab card (Target), Papertrey Ink White, Pink (unknown), SU Barely Banana, Bashful Blue and Old Olive  Accessories:  MFT Rounded Banner, Flower Trio and Fresh Cut Grass Die-namics die-cuts, buttons/white string, black marker, lace, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 6 ½” x 5”.