Paper Cuts

It’s Saturday and that means it’s time for a challenge with Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps.  This week Donna has asked us to use no embellishments.    Seriously?  Yep, she’s serious.  I don’t think I’ve ever made a card with nothing on it.  A challenge, indeed.   She did say we can use border punches or any ‘handmade’ paper embellishments so that was a bit of a help.   

You Make Me Happy

Layouts are always a struggle for me, but luckily Kimmie is the sponsor this week over at the Sketch Saturday blog and this week’s sketch worked out perfectly. 

I used my Copics for the image and pencils for the ground. 

You can find Josephine here at Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps or here at Jacksonbelle Embellishments.

If you’d like to play along with Donna’s challenge and have a chance to win a free Lavinia stamp, you can find that info HERE on Kimmie’s Challenge blog.  There’s also a chance to win some free Kraftin’ Kimmie stamps on the Sketch Saturday blog so be sure to check that out too. 

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

Stamps:  Kraftin’ Kimmie ”Josephine” and “Kimmie’s Sassy Sentiments”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Prism Island Mist Dark, Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream  Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket Early Bird Mini Deck   Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, E31, E33, R20, YR31, YG0000, YG91, YG93, YG95, W00, W1, W3), Prismacolor pencils/Weber Natural Turpenoid, Fiskars Apron Strings border punch, 1/4″ square punch.  Finished size 5 1/2″ x 5 1/2″.

Hi everyone!  I’m filling in for Julia’s weekly challenge at SCS while she battles a nasty flu bug.  (Feel better, J!)

This week we’re going to “Cut it Out.”  We’re not going to stop doing something…or tell someone else to stop doing something (although if you feel the need, don’t let me stop you).  Instead we’re going to cut out our images and/or sentiments.  This is something I rarely think to do so I thought it might be fun to challenge myself along with everyone else.

Rock-On!

I dug through my pile of Unity stamps and chose this fun guitar from their “…Wherever You Go” set.  I just love those tiny hearts at the tops of the strings.  (Can you tell I’m not a musician?)

I stamped the guitar and sentiment onto natural cardstock, colored, cut out and matted onto black.

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

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

Stamps:  Unity Stamp Co. “…Wherever You Go”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Prism Black and Natural Smooth  Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Origins 6×6 paper pad   Accessories: Copic markers (YG63, YG67, Y21, E31, W3, W5), Maya Road yellow crocheted trim, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5” x 5”.

Welcome to the February VIP WTG hop with My Favorite Things!  If you’re just popping in here, you may want to go back to the beginning with Kim.  If you’ve just come from Cindy, then you’re in the right place.

This month’s VIP package consists of the “Lovin’ from the Oven” WTG set, Bakery Blend Buttons, Bakery Blend Ribbons, Sugar Glass Glitter and Sakura Clear Glaze pen.  Plus receive a FREE Clearly Sentimental about Food stamp set (value $9). 

VIP COST:  $30.60   It’s available right now, TODAY ONLY, right HERE. 

Baked with Love

I used Basic Grey’s Nook & Pantry paper pad (available from MFT here) to paper-piece my entire image.  I placed a small foam booster beneath the edge of the apron to add a little dimension.

On the inside, I used one of the sentiments from the Clearly Sentimental About Food set.

Your next stop in the hop is with Barbara.  I just know she has something fabulous to share!

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

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Lovin’ from the Oven” WTG, “Clearly Sentimental About Food”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock: Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate, Vanilla Cream   Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Nook & Pantry 6×6 paper pad   Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00,  E33, W00, W1), Prima lace trim, 1 1/4″ and 1 3/8″ circle punches, cream jute string, safety pin, Recollections mini-brads, dimensional boosters, sewing machine. Finished size 5” x 5½”.

I’m back a little later than anticipated.  Yes, I finished my book (The Help) and it was outstanding.  Now, before I get too into something new, I have a ton of things to do.  (But we’ll see.)  :)  I spent the day yesterday visiting with family I hadn’t seen in far too long…cousins, aunts, uncles, my two dear grandmothers.  It was a great day.  A good bit of today though was spent battling a computer virus.  I think we won.  I’m crossing my fingers, anyway, that we did.

Today I did play a bit with a couple more of my new Stamping Bella images.  This is Miranda the Teacup Girl and Tea Sentiments.

Wishing You…Tranquili-tea

I don’t know why but I had a bit of a hard time coloring her.  Regardless, I still think she’s cute.  I used Copics and Prismacolor pencils and added tiny yellow brads in the centers of the flowers in her hair. 

My pyschotic sewing machine decided to rear its ugly head and chew a bit of the paper.  But since I was already using scrappy pieces, I couldn’t re-do it.  Or really fix it.  Hopefully it isn’t all that noticeable. (Don’t look. lol.)

I completed the sentiment on the inside of the card.

I love that little sentiment set.  (There’s also “creativi-tea,” “prosperi-tea” and one more, I think.  Too cute!)

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day (and day off tomorrow…if you have that luxury)!

Stamps:  Stamping Bella “Miranda the Teacup Girl” and “Tea Sentiment (wishing you)”  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Prism Intense Orange and Super Smooth White  Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Sugar Rush  Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, E31, E33, E35, YG03, YG06, R20, BV00, BV02, YR16, B0000, B00), Zva Creative felt flower, Recollections mini-brads, Fiskars Apron Strings border punch, button, white string (colored with orange marker), sewing machine, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5” x 5”.

TGIF!  :)  I had intended to post a bit earlier, but I can’t stop reading The Help.  I have to choose carefully when I read because not much else gets done until the last word is read…I’m almost there.  I’m reading on my new Kindle (from Santa).  If anyone knows of any fun little tricks, please share!

So I’m back today with another cutie patootie from MFT’s Pure Innocence line.

It’ll Be Okay

This is My Umbrella.   I tried to use some smaller scrappy pieces left over from other projects, thus the paper-pieced umbrella and the two little floral strips on the right.  I just can’t toss even the smaller pieces of paper I really like.  I figure they’ll get used…eventually.

To complete the card, I placed the sentiment on the inside.

I’m off tomorrow to visit with family.  I’m not sure if I’ll be back with a project before then.  It depends on whether or not I finish my book.  ;)  

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

Stamps: My Favorite Things “My Umbrella” (Pure Innocence)  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock:  Prism Black and Island Mist Light, MFT Perfect Paper Panel  Patterned Paper: October Afternoon “Report Card”  Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, E31, E33, E35, Y17, Y38, R20, C00, C1), Fiskars Apron Strings border punch, Prismacolor pencils/Weber Natural Turpenoid, brads, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5” x 5”.

It’s been a (little) while since I’ve posted a sweet Pure Innocence girl so I have two for you.  One today and one tomorrow. 

Start Each Day with “Whee!”

In case you hadn’t heard, the inspiration for this image came from Kim’s husband (Mr. MFT).  With a bit of free time before school each day, he and their little girl go to the playground, he pushes her on the swing and she says “Whee!”  Isn’t that a great way to start the day?  I think so! 

I paper-pieced the little girl’s dress and shoes and colored the remainder of the image with Copics. 

On the swing, I added two tiny brads where the ropes are attached.

As some of you know, I am basically not a flower girl. I  love them but I’m never quite sure what to do with them.  But fear or not, I can’t resist these burlap Homespun Bittles by Prima.  This is (one of many) from my very sassy but equally sweet friend, Jody.  I’m now well stocked.  :) 

I removed the “nut-ish” thing (lol) from the center of the flower, added a button and frayed the ends just a tiny bit.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I’ll be back tomorrow with another sweetie!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Start Each Day with Whee!” (Pure Innocence)  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaMagic Wheat  Cardstock: Prism Island Mist Dark, MFT Perfect Paper Panel  Patterned Paper:  Cosmo Cricket Early Bird 6×6 Mini Deck  Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, E31, E33, E35, Y21, YG91, YG93, R20, R27, YR0000), Prima Homespun Bittle, button, cream jute string, sewing machine, dimensional boosters, sponge.  Finished size 5” x 5”.

Hi everyone.  Quick post today as I have a lot on my to-do list. 

Sending Warm Thoughts

My son wishes this were him…and his dog.  But we have no dog.  We have three fish and a turtle.  As a child, I think my family had just about every (common) pet known to man…cat, dog, bird, mouse, hampser, gerbil, guinea pig, rabbit, ferret.  I might even be leaving something out.  I guess I had my fill.  I love dogs, but I don’t want one.  Anyway…this is supposed to be short and quick.

As always, I used Copics to color Snow Adorable from the Pure Innocence line at My Favorite Things.  Prismacolor pencils were used for the ground.

I used the same papers on the inside, added lots of stitching as I did on the outside, and stamped the little dog and sentiment.

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

Stamps: MFT Snow Adorable (Pure Innocence)  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaMagic Wheat  Cardstock: Prism Birchtone Dark, MFT Perfect Paper Panel  Patterned Paper:  My Mind’s Eye Ooh La La “Checked Out”  Accessories: Copic markers (E33, E35, E50, E51, R20, G94, G99, YR23, W00, W1, W3), Prismacolor pencils/Weber Natural Turpenoid, buttons, green jute string, sewing machine, sponge, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5” x 5”.

This week Kraftin’ Kimmie is sponsoring the Papertake Weekly challenge.  (You can find it here.)  I decided to use one of Kimmie’s new fairy images for my card. Well, I used most of one of the fairy images.

Have a Magical Day

I omitted the branch, leaves and fairy’s wings, cut her out then sat her upon a chipboard flourish.  I used a green Copic to quickly (and easily) color the chipboard and tied a bit of organdy to the one end.

This is a totally different style for me, but I think I like it.  And I got to use a few of those Primas I’ve had forever. 

Be sure to check out the challenge for your chance to win free stamps from Kraftin’ Kimmie!

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

Stamps:  Kraftin’ Kimmie “Tree Fairy” and “Fairy Sentiments”  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and VersaMagic Wheat  Cardstock: Prism Herbal Garden Medium and Natural Smooth  Patterned Paper: K & Co. Paper Doll  Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, E31, E33, E35, R20, R81, R83, Y21, YG03, YG63), ribbon, Making Memories flourish, pearl stickers, sewing machine, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.

Hi everyone!  I finally had a bit of time to delve into my new Stamping Bella stamps.  (One down and about 15 more to go. lol.)  I had to go for the cute little fisherman first. 

Just Dropping You a Line

In anticipation of my order, I picked up this boyish paper by 3 Bugs in a Rug the last time I was in my semi-local scrap store.  I wish it weren’t such a drive to get there, but then again, that might be a good thing.

I added two tiny silver brads on the boy’s overalls and used a spare button to the left of the sentiment.  Since I like to pop up the whole front panel anyway, there was plenty of room to accommodate the shank. 

I punched a hole where I wanted to place the button, cut a long thin strip of cardstock, folded it over two or three times and slipped the folded strip through the shank to hold the button in place.  I added a bit of glue too, just in case.

Isn’t he cute? 

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

m.

Stamps:  Stamping Bella “Catch of the Day” and “Just Dropping You a Line”  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Night of Navy, Papertrey Ink White  Patterned Paper:  3 Bugs in a Rug “To the Rescue” Courage and Rescue Stripe  Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, E31, E33, E35, B93, B95, B97, C00, C1, C5), Prismacolor Pencils/Weber Natural Turpenoid, Recollections mini-brads, Fiskars Apron Strings border punch, button, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5” x 5”.

Hi everyone! Welcome to Kraftin’ Kimmie’s January release hop!  If you’ve just happened upon my blog, you might want to go back to the beginning HERE.  If you just came from Jeanne’s blog, then you’re in the right place. 

This month there are four new images from Crissy Armstrong, four from Annie Rodrigue, four from Jean Grant and two new sets of coordinating sentiments.   Whew! 

Be sure to leave lots of comments along the way as three lucky stampers will win packages of stamps from the new release!   (Even I don’t know from which blogs the winners will be chosen.)

Life is a Journey

Here I’ve used one of Annie’s new Moonlight Whispers images, Genevieve, and a sentiment from the new Steampunk Phrases set (created by Jeanne).

I cut Genevieve’s “tornado” ( ) and map out of the box, colored her with Copics and added grass/ground with Prismacolor pencils.  A clear glaze pen created some shiny lenses for her goggles.

I think she’s another sassy one (and I really like her)! 

You can find all the new releases right HERE (right now) but before you order, there are a few specials going on:

1. Every order placed on Sunday, January 10, and Monday January 11 will receive a special surprise!
2. The first 50 orders over $75 (before shipping and tax) will receive the special surprise AND an Oliver stamp!
3. And, as usual, every order over $100 will receive free regular shipping.

Ok, NOW you can hop on over to Miss Kraftin’ Kimmie herself to see what she has to show you.  Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps “Genevieve” and “Steampunk Phrases”  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Prism Black, Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream  Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Origins 6×6 paper pad  Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, E31, E33, E50, E57,R20, Y21, W3, W5, YG0000), Prismacolor pencils/Weber Natural Turpenoid, American Crafts brads, Fiskars Apron Strings border punch, clear glaze pen, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.