Daily Archives: February 9, 2011

Krafty Peeks, Day 1

Posted on February 9, 2011 | 18 comments

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Hi again!  It’s time for sneak peeks of Kraftin Kimmie’s February releases!  To start things off we’re debuting a new line of stamps that will appeal to both scrappers and stampers alike — Krafty Quotes.  Each month we’ll be releasing a new set and each will consist of four quotes which are larger in size than your average word stamps. The sentiments are perfect for  accenting scrapbook pages, card images or to become the focal point of a design.

This month Krafty Quotes #1 features quotes from Audrey Hepburn, Louisa May Alcott, Lucille Ball and Mother Teresa.

I am *totally* out of my comfort zone, using sentiments as my focal point, and because of my “insecurity,” I made two cards.  The first one (and I’m not saying which one that was), I thought I didn’t like. Then I did.  Then I thought maybe I didn’t like it because it’s “not me.”  Then I thought neither one of them were “me.”  lol.  I don’t know.  You decide.  (If you say nothing, I’ll know the answer.  *snort*)

Love Yourself First…

On this one, I stamped the sentiment onto the heart print paper, added some double-sided sticky tape to the back of the trim and (messy) “pleated” it onto the paper. 

Hold Onto Each Other

Here I stamped and clear embossed the sentiment, folded the ribbon to resemble a bow and adhered the button.

Nothing elaborate.  But I’m still not sure about them.  Too plain?  I like the sentiments though!  And I will try again!  🙂

For direct links to more Krafty Girl samples, head on over to the Krafty Blog HERE.  I’ll be back tomorrow with something from Steven Leary.

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

Love Yourself Card — Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie Krafty Quotes #1   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Paper:  Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream, October Pink Paislee Cupic Collection “Love Potion”    Accessories:   Scrap of denim, trim, button/string, My Favorite Things Flower Trio Die-namics die, red-line tape.    Finished size 4 3/4″ x 4  3/4″.

Hold Onto Each Other — Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie Krafty Quotes #1   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Paper:  Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream and Black, My Mind’s Eye Fine & Dandy Tickled Pink (6×6)    Accessories:   Ribbon, button, Michaels brads, clear embossing powder.    Finished size 5″ x 5″.

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Sending You Lots of Hugs

Posted on February 9, 2011 | 17 comments

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Hello.  🙂   It’s time for Wednesday Stamp Club with My Favorite Things!   I just love the switch to all sketches.  This week we’re on #6 and it’s a good one!  (Not that they all aren’t…)

Sending You Lots of Hugs

I’ve had Naptime from MFT’s Pure Innocence line for a while and hadn’t yet gotten it inky.  Now was the time.  🙂

I pieced the little blanket and pj’s then added tiny brads in place of the buttons.  On the sketch, there are three little “somethings” indicated in the bottom left corner of the diecut, so instead of just the one bear by the girl (as is on the stamp), I masked in two more.  Wa-la…my three “somethings.”  🙂

My sentiment is from a second Pure Innocence set, Bunch of Flowers (currrently out of stock).  On the inside, I stamped part of the sentiment a second time, underlining the “lots” for emphasis.  (I obviously did not clean my stamp well –or at all– between uses.  Eek! Oh well.  It’s “homemade,” not perfect.)  😉

Here’s the sketch:

You can find direct links to more DT samples HERE on the MFT Blog.  The info is also posted in the MFT forum on SCS.  (Look for the most recent WSC thread numbered #6).  And remember, if you upload your card in the SCS gallery using the keyword shown on the sketch, you will have the chance to win up to $20 in MFT money!  One winner is chosen at random each week!

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

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Naptime” and “Bunch of Flowers” (Pure Innocence)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Desert Sand    Paper:  Bazzill, MFT cream Perfect Paper Panel, Cosmo Cricket Togetherness (6×6)    Accessories:   Copic markers (E000, E00, E11, E13, E17, E35, E71, W1, Y21, R20), MFT Flower Trio and Textile Rectangle Die-namics, Spare Parts trim by Paper Studio, Michaels brads, button, dimensional boosters.   Finished size 5 1/4″ x 5 1/4″.

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