Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Kraftin Kimmie Scrappy Challenge

Hidee ho, good stampers!!!
Welcome back to another month of Skrappy Fun
at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!!

We challenge YOU to make Anything BUT a Card!!!
For this challenge you can make anything you wanna....except a card! So that means bookmarks, gifts, scrapbook pages, journal art, planner pages, tags, boxes...pretty much anything that includes a krafty stamp!!

Just make sure to include a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp and make sure it's a NEW creation! As soon as we have at least five people playing, we'll be giving away a PRIZE!!! yep! One lucky krafter will WIN a $20 gift voucher to the krafty shop!

I used Hip Hippo-Ray!


I dug out the watercolors and tried something new. I love using my Copic markers, but it is super fun to try different mediums too! I can't get enough of these fabulous Hippos!! I created a bookmark with a sun, a cloud and this little cuttie bobbin in the water!
What are you waiting for? Grab your favorite Kraftin Kimmie stamp set and create something new!

You have a whole month to play along until
Monday, July 28th at midnight EST!

Also be sure to share your creations on the Krafty Friends facebook page because we LOVE to see your stuff!

Check out some incredible inspiration from the Krafty Design Team below, then join us for all the fun!!


Happy Kraftin'!

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Sunday, June 16, 2019

Kraftin Kimmie Krafty Release Day HOP!

Today we are celebrating all the new goodies from our JUNE Release at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

All THREE new clear stamp sets are NOW available over at the Krafty Shop, along with our new Salty Sea inks, TWO new stencils and our new Underwater Krafty Dots! Yaaaay!

So let's have a fun hop around the Krafty Team's blogs and check everything out in action! Grab a nice hot (or cold) beverage, sit back and relax while you enjoy this kreative tour!

First up is a set from artist, Melissa Baker-Nguyen called....
HIP HIPPO-RAY!


Next up is a pearl-fect set from artist, Neda Sadreddin called....
YOU ARE MER-MAZING!


And the last clear stamp set for June is from our artist, Cheryl Grant called.....
CAPTURE THE MOMENT!


We also have a brand new Hybrid Ink in the large ink pad, mini cube and ink refill and it's called....
SALTY SEA!


We have two new stencils that are perfect for your summer creations called....
WONDERFUL WAVES and MERMAID SCALES!


Lastly is our newest product in the Kraftin' Kimmie line and that's our new KRAFTY DOTS!! This month we're adding...
UNDERWATER DOTS!




I colored with Copics:
Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00 and E000 with R20
Hair: BG09, BG07, BG05 and BG02
Body: V28, V25, V22 and V20
Fins: YG09, YG07, YG05 and YG03
Fish: V09, V06, V04 and V01
Seahorse: YR09, YR07, YR04 and YR02
Oyster: E44, E43 and E42

I mixed the Salty Sea reinker in with Ranger Grit Paste and pulled that through the Mermaid Scales stencil to create the boarder piece. I finished it off with Underwater Kraty Dots.

Everything is NOW available at the krafty shop! All the new products are available individually but if you HAVE to have it ALL this month, you can pick up our GIMME KIMMIES KIT which contains one of EVERYTHING we released this month and at a discount but for a limited time!

Happy hoppin' and happy shoppin'!

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Saturday, June 15, 2019

Kraftin Kimmie Stamps Sneak Peek #3 - Capture the Moment!

June Krafty Peeks....Day THREE! Capture the Moment PLUS a Challenge!
Welcome back to Day THREE of our JUNE 2019 release at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!
Our kids are back and they’re ready for some photo fun! It’s called CAPTURE THE MOMENT and it’s from artist, Cheryl Grant!


This sweet set features all three of our krafty kids….Lucas, Lexi and Lulu! Such great images for encouraging cards, not to mention the PERFECT set for scrapbook and pocket pages!! The set also comes with a couple of coordinating sentiments!


I used the little boy from the set.



I colored him with Copics:
Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00 and E000
Hair: E29, E25 and E21
Red: R59, R29 and R22
Blue: B99, b97, B95, B93 and B91 with W3
(blending solution for denim texture)
Vest: E89 E87, E84 and E81
Black: W9, W7, W5, W3 and W1

I used the starburst stencil and Ruby Red ink on the background circle to add some interest. I finished it off with some mat red foil on the border and a denim ribbon. I also used a variety of Krafty Dots!

As you hop around the Krafty Team's blogs today you will see the CAPTURE THE MOMENT stamp set in action in combination with the rest of our awesome new JUNE Kraftin' Kimmie products!

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 June 21st) and at the end of the month, we'll announce a WINNER from all of the weekly challenges for all of June! 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??

You'll get to see all of our brand new goodies in action over the next few days of June Krafty Peeks and everything will be released at our LIVE Online Release Party in the Krafty Friends facebook group TODAY at 1pm EST!


For now, hop around and check out some incredible designs from our Krafty Team!!

See you back here tomorrow for our celebration Krafty Release Hop!

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Friday, June 14, 2019

Kraftin Kimmie June Sneak Peak Day 2 - You Are Mer-Mazing

June Krafty Peeks....Day TWO! You are Mer-mazing!
Welcome back to Day TWO of our JUNE 2019 release at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

This new stamp set is going to make a splash!
It’s called YOU ARE MER-MAZING and it’s by our newest artist, Neda Sadreddin!



This gorgeous mermaid set is just….pearl-fect! Imagine all the underwater scenes you’ll be able to create featuring the main image plus her seahorse, fish and starfish friends! Add one of the sweet sentiments, our new ink, stencils and dots and you’re all set!


I created an underwater scene with this Mer-Mazing Set


Tail- V04, V06, V17, BV08, BV29, B01, B05, BG23
Top- B06, B05 and BG23 and B01
Sand: E30, E31 and E33
Rocks- E44, W8, W6 and W4, 
Grass: BG96,YG0000, YG01, FYG1, FYG2, YG63
Sea- BG10, BG11, B01, BG02, BG53
Sun-Rays: Y15 (on top of Salty Sea ink)

I sponged the Salty Sea ink through the Lot's O' Dots stencil and then highlighted with Y15 to make it look like sun rays shinning down to the Ocean floor.  I finished off the card with Underwater Krafty Dots


As you hop around the Krafty Team's blogs today you will see the YOU ARE MER-MAZING stamp set in action in combination with the rest of our awesome new JUNE Kraftin' Kimmie products!

You'll get to see all of our brand new goodies in action over the next few days of June Krafty Peeks and everything will be released at our LIVE Online Release Party in the Krafty Friends facebook group on Saturday, June 15th at 1pm EST!


For now, hop around and check out some incredible designs from our Krafty Team!!

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Thursday, June 13, 2019

Kraftin Kimmie Stamps June Release Sneak Peek 1 - Hip Hippo-Ray!

June Krafty Peeks... Day ONE! Hip Hippo-Ray!!
It’s our favourite time of the month…
it’s time to begin the JUNE 2019 release at
Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

It’s Day ONE of our Krafty Peeks and we are over the moon excited to share all of our new goodies! We've got new stamps, stencils, INK and enamel dots! Hang on to your inkpads people....here we GO!




The first stamp set we are previewing for you is called HIP HIPPO-RAY and is by our fabulous artist, Melissa Baker-Nguyen!


I bet you didn’t even know you needed a HIPPO stamp set!! These hilarious images are just too fun for words!!
The complete set features several main images plus accessory stamps and awesome sentiments!

As you hop around the Krafty Team's blogs today you will see the HIP HIPPO-RAY stamp set in action in combination with the rest of our awesome new JUNE Kraftin' Kimmie products!

You will spot our newest addition to the Krafty Kolours Hybrid Ink line! It's an absolutely gorgeous blue-green called
SALTY SEA!


Just the perfect colour for all your summer/beachy/underwater creations! As always it will be available in full sized ink pads, mini cubes and ink refills!

We've got TWO brand new Krafty Stencils for this month's release to coordinate with our stamp sets!
They are called WONDERFUL WAVES and MERMAID SCALES!


And of course, we are adding some lovely new Krafty Dots!
These ones coordinate with lots of our ink colours and are called UNDERWATER DOTS!


I used the adorable Hippo splashing around in the water!

I colored him with Copics:
Hippo: W7, W5, W3 and W1 with R20
Water: B18, B16, B12, BG49, BG45 and BG34
Sky: B00 and B000


The banner was sponged with Salty Sea and Mermaid Melody through the waves stencil. I used a piece of tropical paper for the background of the card. I used the the Krafty Scenery stencil for the clouds in the background with Salty Sea.

I finished the card off with the gorgeous new underwater krafty dots.

You'll get to see all of our brand new goodies in action over the next few days of June Krafty Peeks and everything will be released at our LIVE Online Release Party in the Krafty Friends facebook group on Saturday, June 15th at 1pm EST!

For now, hop around and check out some incredible designs from our Krafty Team!!

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Saturday, June 1, 2019

Kraftin Kimmie Saturday Challenge - Easel Cards

Hello and welcome to another fun Saturday Challenge!
Are you ready for some krafty fun?
We can't wait for you to play along and share your amazing krafty kreations!

This weeks we challenge you to create an....
EASEL CARD!

I used Beach Blanket Bingo


Colored with Copics:
Bunny: W5, W3 and W1
Carrot: YR09, YR07 and YR04
Surfboard: BG09, BG07, BG05 and BG02
Shorts: BG49, BG57 and BG53


I used some water print pattern paper in the background and woodgrain paper to look like a boardwalk.  I finished it off with assorted shells and sailboat.  I used the copic white to add dots to the surfboard.  I stamped the sentiments in Mermaid Melody Krafty Kolours Hybrid Ink. 

Each and every Saturday we post a brand new challenge for the week and you are welcome to enter as many times as you like! These must be new creations and you are welcome to use any stamp, however using a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp will earn you double entries! Each submission will enter you into the monthly draw of a $40 gift voucher to the krafty shop!

Also don't miss this weekend's FRUGAL FRIDAY SPECIALS!

We've got a selection of stamp sets on SALE 40% OFF this weekend only and while supplies last!

Happy kraftin'!

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