Paper Cuts

It’s time for another challenge with Kraftin’ Kimmie!  This week Andrea is our hostess and she’s challenging us to use  circles.

It’s Your Day

    
Since Francesca has strawberries on her pockets, I pulled out the strawberry paper from Basic Grey’s Nook & Pantry.  While I was flipping through the pad I saw the cupcake paper and thought, hmmm…I’ll never use this as is…but I can punch out some of those cuppycakes!  And so I did.  Each matted circle is adhered to the card front using a 3/4″ dimensional booster.   The three matted circles on the inside of the card are adhered using dimensional boosters as well.

Want to play along?  You can find the info HERE.  (You could win a free Piper stamp!) 

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Kraftin’ Kimmie “Francesca” and “Kimmie’s Everyday Sentiments”  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate, White  Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Nook & Pantry 6×6 paper pad  (here or here)   Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, R20, YR31, YR23, R37, YG63, YG67, E33, E35, YR0000), 1” and 1 ¼” circle punches, SU library clips, ribbon, Fiskars Apron Strings border punch, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.

Hi everyone!  Time for a challenge with Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!  This week’s challenge is to ”Stitch it Up.”  It can be real or faux.  Since I’ve been on a stitch kick (machine, that is), I couldn’t resist playing. 

You Make Me Happy

I used my favorite Twisty Girl, Charlotte (Moonlight Whispers), and Kimmie’s Everyday Sentiments.  I stitched all around Charlotte, then around the patterned paper as well, switching to zig-zag along the right side. 

If you’d like to play along, you can find the challenge info HERE. 

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

p.s.  I’ve been promoted from “Krafty Friend” to “Krafty Girl!”  YAY!!! 

Stamps:  Kraftin’ Kimmie “Charlotte” and “Kimmie’s Everyday Sentiments”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Adirondack Sandal   Cardstock:  Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream   Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket Early Bird   Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, R20, E31, E33, E35, R27, YR23, YG03, YG0000, B0000, B12, W00, W1), Spare Parts trim, buttons, white string, sewing machine.  Finished size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.

ETA:  ALL BLOG HOP WINNERS ARE LISTED HERE.

Hi everyone!  Welcome to the second release of Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps.  If you’re just popping in here, you may want to go back to the beginning.  (You don’t want to miss anything, do you?)

I’m excited to be a part of Kimmie’s second month of releases.  This hop is a bit different as there is blog candy at each stop, so be sure to leave comments all along the way to increase your chances of winning.  Kimmie will list all the winners here on Tuesday.

Kiss, Kiss

This is Clara, one of four new releases in the Moonlight Whispers line.  I paired her with Basic Grey’s Wassail paper, my favorite lace trim and Prima flowers.  The flowers had little balls in the centers but I removed those and added the buttons.

To add just a bit of an extra something to the card, I added some tiny brads in place of the buttons on her coat…dress.  Is it a coat or a dress?  Whichever, I like it. 

Also being released this month are four new images from Crissy’s Cuties and Kimmie’s Holiday Sentiments, a fab new set with 44 fun sentiments created by design team member  Jeanne Streiff.  All new sets and images are available today…right now.  Here.

Your next stop along the hop is with TARA.  I am sure she has something fabulous to show you!!

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

Stamps:  Kraftin’ Kimmie “Clara”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Adirondack Sandal   Cardstock: Prism Birchtone Dark, Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey Wassail 6×6 paper pad   Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, R20, E21, E31, E33, E35, E50, BG93, BG96, R37, R59), Spare Parts crocheted trim, buttons, Prima Homespun Bittles, Recollections mini-brads, cream jute string, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.

TGIF! 

Today I have samples using two of Kraftin’ Kimmie’s new animal images for November.  They aren’t my normal style of image so I’m not sure if they are really “me.”  (But I like the penguin best.) 

Just Chillin’

This is Oliver (and his accompanying sentiment) …Although today his name might be Olivia.  Do real penguins wear pink?  I don’t know.  Anyway, I paper-pieced his/her hat and cup, using an opaque white pen to color the marshmallows.

You’re Snow Sweet!

And this is Bernadette.  I decided to leave her white so there is very little coloring here.  I outlined her just a bit using an Eggshell Copic.

Check out Kim’s blog and those of her design team for more previews.   :)   The release and blog hop are Sunday, November 1st, midnight!

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

Just Chillin’ Card     Stamps: Kraftin’ Kimmie “Oliver” (Crissy’s Cuties)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock: Prism Intense Pink, Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket Jolly by Golly Mini Deck    Accessories:  Copic markers (C00, C1, C3, C5, E11, E50, BG0000), Inksenntials white opaque pen, Basic Grey buttons, Martha Stewart border punch, white string.  Finished size 5” x 5”.

You’re Snow Sweet Card    Stamps: Kraftin’ Kimmie “Bernadette” (Crissy’s Cuties)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock: Prism Intense Teal, Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket Jolly by Golly Mini Deck   Accessories: Copic markers (R0000, R11, R12, E50, C00, C1, C3, BG0000), eyelets, Crop-a-dile, white organdy ribbon, Martha Stewart border punch, dimensional boosters.  Finished  size 5 1/2″ x 5 1/2″.

Hi everyone!  Time for November previews from Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!   Kim’s next big release is Sunday, November 1st. 

You Make Me Happy

Here I’ve used Antoinette, a new image from the Moonlight Whispers line.  I colored her with Copics and added the little swoosh mark by her one foot.  She’s very happy, you know.  :) 

The sentiment is from Kimmie’s Everyday Sentiments.

Be sure to check out Kim’s fab design team for more previews.  (You can find everyone listed on Kim’s blog here.)   

I’ll be back tomorrow with another sample.  Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by!!! 

Stamps:  Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps “Antoinette” and “Kimmie’s Everyday Sentiments”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock: Prism Crabapple Dark, Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses 6×6 paper pad   Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, R20, E31, E33, E35, R83, R85, R89, C1, G94, G99, B0000), 1 ¼” and 1 3/8” circle punches, Martha Stewart border punch, ribbon, safety pin, dimensional boosters.  Finished card size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.

Hi everyone. 

This week’s challenge at Kraftin’ Kimmie’s Stamps is to use buttons.  (You can check out the details here at Kimmie’s challenge blog.) 

Oh, Pul-leease!

I believe Lillith is actually thinking, “Oh, pul-leease, get  me OUT of this dress!” lol.   (I also think she’s the twistiest of all the girls so far.  She just looks…ornery.  And so does her frog!) 

You can’t tell in the photo, but the paper-pieced layers of her dress are each popped up on dimensional boosters. 

I didn’t do anything fancy with my button, but I did use one.  :)   Kind of a funky layout too…I know.

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great Saturday!

Stamps:  Kraftin’ Kimmie’s “Lillith” (Moonlight Whispers), Kimmie’s Everyday Sentiments   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Prism Black, Super Smooth White  Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Urban Prairie 6×6 paper pad   Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, R20, C1, YG06, YG23, E33, E35, Y0000), button, white string, black and clear 3-d glaze pens, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 4 ¼” x 5 ½”.

Hi everyone!

Welcome to the very first Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps blog hop and release!  If you’re just popping in here, please go back to the beginning with Kimmie.  If you’ve just come from Diana’s blog, then you’re in the right place! 

Today is Kimmie’s big release and I couldn’t be more excited for her.  She’s always wanted to have her own line of stamps and she has selected one fantastic team of illustrators and designers whom I’m certain will ensure her/their success.  I’m here today to cheer them on. 

Forever Friends

This is Charlotte, my favorite twisty girl (so far).  I love her hair and her much-loved dollies. 

She was such fun to color. I used Copics and then Prismacolor pencils for the ground.

Charlotte comes with a teeny tiny ragdoll accessory stamp which I used on the inside of the card. 

The sentiment is from Kimmie’s Everyday Sentiments, a set of 30 fun greetings.

All of Kimmie’s sets are available today (HERE).

Your next stop in the hop is with super-talent VICKI GARRETT.  I’m sure she has something fabulous to share!  

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

Stamps:  Kraftin’ Kimmie “Charlotte” and “Kimmie’s Everyday Sentiments”   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Prism Island Mist Dark, Papertrey Ink white   Patterned Paper:  Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday “Wednesday” and “Thursday”   Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, R20, E31, E33, E35, BG05, BG09, YR00, YR02, YR04, YR07, Y08, Y17, RV29, YG93, B0000), ribbon, buttons, white string.  Finished size 4 ¼” x 5 ½”.

Hi everyone.  :) 

I have another Kraftin’ Kimmie sample to share today. 

Happy Birthday

This is Francesca.  I love all the twisty girls, but she’s one of my two favorites of the four.  I’ll have the other posted tomorrow for Kimmie’s big release.   :)

I chose a second sentiment from Kimmie’s Everyday Sentiments for a simple finish on the inside.

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

Stamp:  Kraftin’ Kimmie “Francesca” and “Kimmie’s Everyday Sentiments”   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Prism Suede Brown Dark, Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper:  Pink Paislee Captivating “Lovely” and “Graceful”   Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, R20, R27, E31, E33, E08, E57, YR0000, YR23, BG23, YG91, YG93, Y0000, B0000), Martha Stewart border punch.  Finished size 4 ¼” x 5 ½”.

TGIF!  It’s finally Friday and I can finally start sharing some new designs I’ve been working on using images from my friend, Kimmie’s, new line!  (Did I mention how excited I am for her???)  Here is the link to her new store which will be up and running on Monday.

Love Ya!

     
This is Posy.  She’s one of four new images in Kimmie’s Moonlight Whispers line and I **LOVE** them!  They’re just a bit “twisty” (as in “a tiny bit dark and twisty”) so I call them Kim’s “Twisty Girls”…or “Twisties” for short. Lol.  They’re illustrated by the incredibly talented Annie Rodrigue.

Anyway, for this release, each of the new Twisty Girls comes with a tiny coordinating image.  (Very cool.)  I didn’t use it here, but Posy comes with a tiny rose.  The sentiment is one of 30 (!) from Kimmie’s Everyday Sentiments.

I added a bit of clear 3-d glaze pen over Posy’s barrettes, buttons and cherries.

Kimmie’s big release is Monday but I’ll have another card to share before then AND I’m participating in her big release hop on Monday.  (I’m saving my favorite for that one.) 

Be sure to head over to Kimmie’s blog for more previews and links to her incredibly talented design team (whom I am SURE has lots of fabulous previews)!

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

Stamps:  Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps “Posy” (Moonlight Whispers), Kimmie’s Everyday Sentiments   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Prism Island Mist Dark, Natural Smooth  Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey Early Bird paper pad   Accessories:  Copic markers, Sakura clear 3-d glaze pen, button, cream jute string, piercing template/needle, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.