Kraft Kimmie Surprise Kits 1 & 2

Today we are introducing you to.....
Krafty Kolours Inks by Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!

We are thrilled to introduce a brand new product to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps line…..KRAFTY KOLOURS INKS!

These new inks are a Hybrid ink that combines the best of both dye ink and pigment ink!

- These beauties are acid free, archival and non-fading!
- This ink dries almost instantly on paper and non-porous surfaces and requires a heat set on glossy surfaces and fabric
- They have a raised felt pad that let you stamp any size stamp!
- They give a crisp, bright, non-bleeding impression!
- They come in full sized pads, mini cubes and ink refills!

With these inks you can ink directly, sponge, stencil, watercolour, you can do all sorts of techniques with them AND most exciting….the Krafty Kolours Inks are safe to use with pencils AND alcohol based markers!!

Today we are having a big Launch Party over on the Krafty Friends Facebook page with the Krafty Girls and Special Krafty Guests sharing information about the new products, sharing tons of new projects, live videos, youtube videos, we're doing giveaways, challenges and lots more!!

You'll be able to purchase all the large ink pads, mini cubes and refills individually OR in sets at a small discount! PLUS there are TWO brand NEW stamp sets that are from the May release and will ONLY be released as part of the special kits!
ALSO I've chosen some amazing coordinating Bazzill Bling cardstocks to match the coloured inks and you'll be able to scoop those up as well!! SO exciting!

So be sure to pop into the group today or hang out with us for all the fun all day long!! Let's get INKY!!!

I purchased both super secret Krafty Kits.  From Kit #1 I made this adorable fairy card.  I stamped the Fairy on Strathmore Bristol cardstock and water colored the fairy.  I then used the paper and and embelishments in the kit to finish off the card.  I love that you can use this black ink for water color and alcohol inks.  One cube does it all!!

For this card I used the included ink and the Neenah #110 cardstock to create my own background paper and for the focal image.  I also added some ink to my craft mat and added water, I then water brushed over the images to create a light pink water color over the stamped images.  

 

I then drug the white ribbon through the pink ink to color it pink!  I used the pink, green and blue paper included in the kit.  

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Kraftin' Kimmie Saturday Challenge-Polka Dots

Kraftin' Kimmie Saturday Challenge-Polka Dots. Welcome to another fabulous Krafty Challenge!

Are you ready for some krafty fun??
We've got a super easy theme for you this week and we hope you can play along!

We want EVERYONE to play along and join in the krafty fun, SO we've made this week an easy challenge!
It's POLKA DOTS!

Submit your krafty design for your chance to WIN! You have until Friday, May 4th to enter this challenge! Keep in mind, all entries are welcome but you must use a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp in order to win.

Each Saturday we post a new challenge and you can enter as many times as you like!!! And each submission during the month will enter you into the monthly prize which will be....
a $40 gift voucher to spend in the krafty shop!!!

What do you think? Worth playin' for? 

We've also got a fun sketch for your inspiration for April! You don't have to use it but if you need a little extra kickstart in your mojo, feel free to use it any time!

Be sure to hop on over to the Krafty Shop this weekend because our FRUGAL FRIDAY SPECIALS are DOUBLED with EIGHT of our amazing stamp sets on 30-40% OFF! Plus our Inspirational Wednesday featured set is on SALE as well!

AND don't forget to join us TODAY for our
NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH!
We're super excited to be adding a new product to the Kraftin' Kimmie line and we are have a day long CELEBRATION to kick things off! Be sure to RSVP to our special event page!
All the fun starts at 9am EST!

For this challenge I used Girl Power

I colored her with my Copics:

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00 and E000

Hair: E18, E15, YR23 and Y23

Pink: RV17, RV14 and RV11

Blue: B99, B95 and B91

Brown: E37, E35 and E33

I added the butterly trail with glimmer pen and finished the card off with sequins.

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Kraftin' Kimmie Saturday Challenge April 21st

 Welcome to another fabulous Krafty Challenge!  Kraftin' Kimmie Saturday Challenge-Anything Goes!

Are you ready for some krafty fun??

We've got a super easy theme for you this week and we hope you can play along!

We want EVERYONE to play along and join in the krafty fun, SO we've made this week an easy challenge!
It's ANYTHING GOES!

Submit your krafty design for your chance to WIN! You have until Friday, April 27th to enter this challenge! Keep in mind, all entries are welcome but you must use a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp in order to win.

Each Saturday we post a new challenge and you can enter as many times as you like!!! And each submission during the month will enter you into the monthly prize which will be....
a $40 gift voucher to spend in the krafty shop!!!
What do you think? Worth playin' for? 

We've also got a fun sketch for your inspiration for April! You don't have to use it but if you need a little extra kickstart in your mojo, feel free to use it any time!

Be sure to hop on over to the Krafty Shop this weekend because our FRUGAL FRIDAY SPECIALS are DOUBLED with EIGHT of our amazing stamp sets on 30-40% OFF! Plus our Inspirational Wednesday featured set is on SALE as well!

And don't forget to join us next Saturday, April 28th for our
NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH!
We're super excited to be adding a new product to the Kraftin' Kimmie line and we are have a day long CELEBRATION to kick things off! Be sure to RSVP to our special event page!
All the fun starts at 9am EST!

Can't wait to see your krafty kreations!! Happy stampin'!

For this Challenge I used Furry Angles 

I colored the dog with my Copics:
Dog: W5, W3 and W1
Wings: C3 and C1
Collar: E29 and E25

First I started with sponging the cloud background with Distriss Oxide inks in Broken China and Mermaid Lagoon.  When that was done I added Deco Gel through a Tim Holtz stencil. 

Once the gel dried I added gold Deco Foil and ran it through the Minc.  I then die cut out my shape, making sure the capture some of the gold rays.

I added Tonic Embellishment mouse to the cloud and stamped the sentiment onto it.

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Bubbly Maddie

I am back with another incredibly cute image from SBS! 

This is from the new Jude collection and this is Maddie.  I just think this set is the cutest!

I colored her with my Copics:
Hair: E29, E25, E21
Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00 and E000 with R20
Red: R59, R29 and R22
Blue: B99, B97, B95, B93 and B91
Bubbles: B01, B00 and B000

I added a sun and die cut the sentiment out of a cloud so give it a summery feel.

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Wish you were here!

Be sure to visit the Cutting Cafe Blog on the 7th and 21st of every month for our design teams inspirational post in which by leaving a comment you will be entered into a drawing to win 3 FREE sets of your choice from the online store. Now on to this weeks inspiration! 

This week is a FREE week, meaning we can use any file in the Cafe.  For this week I choose to use the MAP SHAPED CARD.

I printed and foiled the state names from the included list and then outlined them in red glitter Nuvo pen.  I then took red bakers twine and coated with Ranger Multi Medium Matte and formed the heart from California to Illinois.  I popped up the states on foam squares and added the Wish you were here also included in this set.

This set is so cute for so many occasions. How will you use it?

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April Kraftin' Kimmie Release Hop!!

Today we are celebrating the  amazing release of ALL of our NEW April Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!!

Woohoo! It's here! It's here!!
Today we are celebrating the
amazing release of ALL of our
NEW April Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!!

ALL FOUR new sets will be available this afternoon
in the Krafty Shop!

So let's have a big happy hop around the design team blogs and check them all out in action! Grab a nice hot beverage, sit back and relax while you hop around and enjoy all the amazing creations!!

First up is LORETTA LAUNDRY!

....then WHAT'S UP, DUDE?

.....and ENDURING LOVE...

...and lastly, HARD WORKIN' DUDES!

ALL the new sets are NOW AVAILABLE individually BUT if you HAVE to have it ALL, we also have our April Gimme Kimmies Kit which includes all FOUR of the new sets together and at a discount! But only for a limited time and while supplies last!

Happy hoppin' and happy shoppin'!

ALL FOUR new sets will be available this afternoon in the Krafty Shop!

So let's have a big happy hop around the design team blogs and check them all out in action!  Grab a nice hot beverage, sit back and relax while you hop around and enjoy all the amazing creations!!

I dug out my Alcohol inks and added some blue and greens with a bit of pearl to create this background for the Enduring Love stamp set.

I added sequins and music notes to finish off the card.

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My Besties Reminder

Its April 15, so time for a new Reminder Challenge. Join us at My Besties International Challenge Blog.  Please come play with us!


For this card I used Lil Miss Sassy Pants IMG 821

I colored this cutie with my Copics:
Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00 and E000 with R20
Hair: E29, E25 and E21 
Blue: BG09, BG07, BG05 and BG01
Coral: R27, R24 and R22Black: C9, C7, C5, C3 and C1

I used FSJ solid cardstock, heart rhinestones and paper flowers. I added glitter, die cut circle border and buttons.

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Kraftin' Kimmie Saturday Challenge-Anything Goes

Kraftin' Kimmie Saturday Challenge-Anything Goes

Now don't forget!!! It's also CHALLENGE DAY and as always, during release week the theme is ANYTHING GOES!!! So create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp!! Use any sketch, any design, any embellishments because Anything Goes! Have some krafty fun and join us this week because we'd LOVE to see your KKS designs. You have a week to play with this challenge (until April 20th) and at the end of the month, we'll announce a WINNER from all of the weekly challenges for April! We hope you can play along for your chance to WIN a $40 Gift Certificate to use on ANYTHING you want in the shop!! Wanna win??

For this card I used the New Release Hard Working Dude

I colored him with my Copics:

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00 and E000

Blue: B37 and B32

Brown: E29, E25 and E21

Hair: E15 and YR23

Coffee cup - paper pieced with corrugate

Brief Case: E59 and E57

I added some buttons, twine and Nuvo drops to the sentiment to keep it looking masculine.  

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April Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks-Day Four!

April Krafty Peeks...Day FOUR! Hard Workin' Dudes PLUS a Challenge!

Welcome back to Day FOUR
of our April Krafty Peeks
at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Today is the final day of peeks and the release party is
THIS AFTERNOON at 1pm EST on Facebook!
Are you going to join in and help us celebrate ALL the new sets?

Our last stamp set is another manly set from fabulous artist Emilie Goulet!!!
It's called HARD WORKIN' DUDES!

It's so hard to find great GUY stamp sets and you've been asking for them so we listened! We've got the TEEN DUDES from earlier this week and now we got a set perfect for all the MEN on your list!

The set comes with TWO main images and SEVEN mix and match sentiments to include your dad, uncle, brother and grandpa! It's amazing!

Now don't forget!!! It's also CHALLENGE DAY and as always, during release week the theme is ANYTHING GOES!!! So create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp!! Use any sketch, any design, any embellishments because Anything Goes! Have some krafty fun and join us this week because we'd LOVE to see your KKS designs. You have a week to play with this challenge (until April 20th) and at the end of the month, we'll announce a WINNER from all of the weekly challenges for April! We hope you can play along for your chance to WIN a $40 Gift Certificate to use on ANYTHING you want in the shop!! Wanna win??

All the Krafty Design Team members and Guests listed below have lots of stunning creations to share with you today featuring the HARD WORKIN' DUDES stamp set! Be sure to hop around and leave lots of love at each and every stop because one lucky commenter will WIN a gift voucher to the krafty shop! The winner will be announced at the LIVE Online Release Party this afternoon, so don't miss it!

Happy hoppin'! 

Today I am showing you "Hard Working Dude"

I colored him with my Copics:

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00 and E000

Hair: E18, E15 and YR23

Blue: B99, B97, B95, B93 and B91

Green: G28, G24, G21 and YG03

Red: R59, R29 and R22

Orange: YR18 and YR14

I embossed stainless vinyl with an embossing folder and then added Black and silver alcohol inks to grunge it up.

I added some faux screws and stars to finish off the look.

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April Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks-Day Three!

Day THREE! Enduring Love!

Welcome back to Day THREE!

Let's keep things rolling with another amazing new set for our April release at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Today we are sharing a very special stamp set! Unfortunately, a lot of us have been touched by a severe illness of some kind. And while it's difficult to know what to do during those times to help someone dealing with these situations, there's one thing we can do as crafters and that's send an uplifting an encouraging creation!

We are thrilled to introduce a beautiful scripture sentiment set by artist Melissa Baker-Nguyen called ENDURING LOVE!

This gorgeous set features seven lovely scripture verses in a combination of sweet fonts and will look beautiful as the focal point of your card or as an addition to an image.
We are pleased to say that a portion of the sales from this stamp set will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Be sure to check out all the lovely samples using the new ENDURING LOVE stamp set as you hop around the Krafty blogs today! You'll see the list of Krafty design team members and Krafty Guests below and be sure to leave some love at each stop because one lucky commenter is going to WIN a gift voucher to the krafty shop! Plus we're doing a GIVEAWAY of the ENTIRE release on the Krafty Friends facebook page! The winners will be announced at the party so don't miss it!

You'll get to see all the incredible creations for April as we share them each day this week! Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release Party on Saturday afternoon at 1pm EST! https://www.facebook.com/events/410536219358648/ 
We'll be checking out ALL four new clear stamp sets, sharing fabulous creations, giving away prizes and having tons of krafty fun!

Happy hoppin' and we'll see you back here tomorrow!

 I used the shaving cream technique to make the background paper for this card.  If you have never tried it, it is lots of fund and creates a different look every time.  I used Lovely Blue, Catalina Splash and River Rock liquid colors from FSJ.  You can use any waterbased reinker as well. 

You can see that each of the 4  looks very different even though they were all made at the same time with the same technique.  

I then took the He Counted the Stars sentiment and stamped it on a die cut star and heat embossed it in white embossing powder.  I added a few more die cut stars and sequins to finish off this card.

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April Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks-Day Two!

Welcome to Day TWO of our April Krafty Peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

You asked for it, so we've got it!
It's an amazing new TEEN BOYS stamp set
by artist Emilie Goulet!

Introducing.....WHAT'S UP, DUDE?

This totally rad set features two main images plus FOUR super cool sentiments! They're perfect for all the guys in your life!

You will see these handsome dudes in action as you hop around the Krafty blogs! You'll see the list of Krafty design team members and Krafty Guest below and be sure to leave some love at each stop because one lucky commenter is going to WIN a $10 gift voucher to the krafty shop!!

Plus we're doing a GIVEAWAY of the ENTIRE release on the Krafty Friends facebook page! The winners will be announced at the party so don't miss it!

You'll get to see all the incredible creations for April as we share them each day this week! Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release Party on Saturday afternoon at 1pm EST! https://www.facebook.com/events/410536219358648/ We'll be checking out ALL four of the new clear stamp sets, sharing fabulous creations, giving away prizes and having tons of krafty fun!  

Happy hoppin'!

For today's sneak peek I have "What's Up Dude?"

I colored him with my Copics:
Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00 and E000
Blue: BG09, BG07, BG05 and BG01
Black: W9, W7, W5 and W3
Red: R29 and R22
Yellow: E15, E17 and E13
Green: G24 and G21

I added FSJ sparkle silk in Silver and finished off with some staples.

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April Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks-Day One!

Welcome to Day ONE of our April release of 2018

at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

We're kicking things off with a hilarious image and fabulous sentiment set! It's called LORETTA LAUNDRY!!!

This fabby stamp set comes with one large main image
and three super sassy sentiments!!

All of the Krafty Krew design team members and Krafty Guests listed below have lots of great designs to share with you today featuring the LORETTA LAUNDRY stamp set! Be sure to hop around and leave lots of love at each and every stop because one lucky commenter will WIN a $10 gift voucher to the krafty shop!

Plus we're doing a GIVEAWAY of the ENTIRE release on the Krafty Friends facebook page! The winners will be announced at the party so don't miss it!

You'll get to see all the incredible creations for April as we share them each day this week! Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release Party on Saturday afternoon at 1pm EST! We'll be checking out ALL of the FOUR new clear stamp sets, sharing fabulous creations, giving away prizes and having tons of krafty fun!

Happy hoppin'!

For today's sneak peek I have Loretta Laundry!  I just love this set and I used the sentiment "I can't adult today!"

I colored this adorable stamp with my Copic markers:

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00 and E000

Hair: E29, E25 and E21

Blue: B37 and B32

Yellow: E15, Y17 and Y13

Cat: W9, W7, W5 and W3

Mouse: C5, C3 and C1

Green: G29, G24 and YG03

Red: R29 and R22

I added some twine and Nuvo crystal drops to finish this card off.

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Saturday Challenge at Kraftin Kimmie - Spring

Welcome to another fabulous Krafty Challenge!

I'm super excited to be a Guest DT for the month of April!

Are you ready for some krafty fun??

We've got a super easy theme for you this week and we hope you can play along!

For those of us that just got dumped with MORE SNOW.....we really need this theme! haha!
This week's challenge is all about SPRING!!!

Submit your SPRINGY design for your chance to WIN! You have until Friday, April 13th to enter this challenge! Keep in mind, all entries are welcome but you must use a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp in order to win.

Each Saturday we post a new challenge and you can enter as many times as you like!!! And each submission during the month will enter you into the monthly prize which will be....
a $40 gift voucher to spend in the krafty shop!!!
What do you think? Worth playin' for? 

Can't wait to see your krafty kreations!! Happy stampin'!

I used Bessie Bus Stop for this challenge. Her flowers make me think Spring!

I colored the background with Distress Oxide inks in Broken China and Mermaid Lagoon and a cloud stencil.  For the ground I used Antique linen and frayed burlap.  I spritz some water on it and then blotted off.  

I colored her with my Copics:
Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00 and E000
Hair: E29, E25, and E21
Dress & flowers: R27, R24 and R22
Blue: BG09, BG07 and BG02
Brown: E55, E53 and E51
Boots: W9, W7 and W5

I added some glitter to the background and some clear glitter Nuvo drops to finish it off.  


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Bianca Bunny!

I am back with another incredibly cute image from SBS! 

This is from the new HIPsters set and her name is Bianca Bunny.

I colored her with my copics:
Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00 and E000 with R20
Hair: E29, E25 and E21
Pink: RV25, RV23 and RV21
Blue: B37, B34 and B32
Lavender: V25 and V22
Yellow: YR23 and Y23
Grey: C5, C3 and C1

I used FSJ cardstock and pattern paper.  The Seam binding ribbon is from the Stamps of Life.

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