Lil' Swashbucklers

Welcome back to day THREE of our JUNE Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks! Today we are sharing the newest set of THREE images with matching sentiments from Chery called LIL' SWASHBUCKLERS!

This week our challenge hostess is Jessie and her challenge is ANYTHING GOES!! So create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp with no restrictions! We hope you play along because we'd LOVE to see your KKS designs and you also will have the chance to WIN a $10 Gift Certificate to use on ANYTHING you want in the shop!

This is one of the three new images from Lil' Swashbucklers...isn't Lulu adorable as a pirate?! The paper is Fancy Pants "As You Wish". This pad is no longer in stock, but make sure to check out all the gorgeous paper pads Kimmie has at the KKS Shop...you can find them HERE. All paper edges were distressed and sponged with Black Soot Distress Ink. Those fun corner embellishments were cut with Contempo Compass Statement Corner from Dies by SCACD. 

All the Krafty Girls listed below have gorgeous designs to show you featuring these awesome new stamps from Chery! While you're hopping around, be sure to leave a comment because you could WIN this new set of stamps!!!!! {This winner will be announced later this week!}

***EXCITING FUN WITH KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS***

LIVE KRAFTY KROP: Hope you can join us for all the fun, excitement and prizes this morning on our Facebook page! Every two hours beginning at 10am EDT, we'll be posting a challenge for you to play along with. You'll have all week to upload your submissions and you could WIN! Also, we'll be releasing all the new stamps you've seen this week after the party at 7pm EDT at our LIVE ONLINE RELEASE PARTY!! Hope you can join us!!

Remember, all the new stamps will be available TONIGHT at the KKStamps Shop!!

Hope to see you tomorrow for the release day blog hop. :)

Blessings, 

Melanie

Bootylicious! (A Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Sneak Peek!)

Welcome back to Day One of the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps JUNE previews!!! We are kicking things off with a fabulous new Moonlight Whispers stamp set by Annie Rodrigue called BOOTYLICIOUS featuring two gorgeous female pirates!! You'll find a bounty of gorgeous creations on today's hop featuring both new images and sentiments from the set. You might see some old pirate sets along the way.....such as Billy Blyth, Cutthroat Lizzie, Polly, Captain Scurvy and our Pirate Sentiments set! (links to all of today's sneak peeks will be near the end of my post)

I have been SO excited to play with the new Bootylicious Set!! I absolutely LOVE pirates, and these stamps are a blast to colour! These new pirate lasses by Annie work perfectly with the older KKS pirates, so I decided to make a little scene. I first stamped Billy Blyth (one of my favourite stamps!!) in Memento Desert Sand. Billy works so perfectly with this stamp since he also has a little treasure chest tucked under his arm. I then created a mask for him and stamped the sassy female pirate from Bootylicious over the mask.  The scene was coloured with Copic markers and cut out with Spellbinders. I used two fun sentiments from another older set, Pirate Sentiments, "Yo Ho Ho" and "A Pirates Life for Me!". It's great to be able to show your older stamps a bit of love! The sentiments were stamped in Walnut Stain Distress Ink. All paper edges were distressed and sponged with the Walnut Stain ink. I added a bit of twine and a key to tie in the with treasure chests as finishing touches. 

Here's a shot of the new set:

We  have so much fun planned for the release this month...make sure to check out all the news below!! There will be so many gorgeous sneak peeks, chances to win, challenges to play along with and of course, new stamps to buy and create with!!



Below you will find all the Krafty Girls who have goodies to show you today and while you're visiting their blogs, be sure to leave some love at each stop because one lucky stamper is going to WIN a package of today's stamps!! 

ALL of the JUNE stamps will be available on Saturday night at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop! Saturday is going to be a BUSY day with all that we have planned including and ALL DAY Krafty Krop with challenges every couple of hours and prizes to be won!! Then we'll be celebrating at our LIVE ONLINE RELEASE PARTY over at our KKS Facebook fan page! Hope you can join us for all the fun this weekend!

Thanks for visiting! 

Blessings, 

Melanie

Especially for You

Welcome back for another fun challenge at Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!! 

This week our hostess is Krafty Girl, Stephanie and her challenge is called DISTRESS IT!! You can create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with a Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamp that is distressed in some way using your distressing tools, scissors and lots of ink...play along for your chance to win!

I used one of the cute images from the Sunshiney Day set. I stamped Lexie with Memento Desert Sand ink and coloured her with Copics. I added a little sprinkle of freckles to her cheeks. ;)  The design paper (including her paper pieced dress) is My Mind's Eye. While this exact pad is not available at the KKS, Kimmie does have lots of other paper pads...you can find them HERE. All paper edges were distressed with my scissors and then sponged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink. The sentiment is from the BFF Trinkets...this set is part of the Frugal Friday Specials this weekend!! It was matted with a little doily cut with an MFT die. The flourish is a Memory Box Die. I added some pearls for a finishing touch. 

Don't forget about the FRUGAL FRIDAY SPECIALS this weekend, 25-50% OFF!!! We've also got a huge SALE on our Kaisercraft paper pads!! 

Pop on over to the KKS Blog to check out the distressed creations by the rest of the Krafty Girls and special Krafty Guests! We hope you can play along. :)

Thanks for visiting!

Blessings, 

Melanie

Wonderful Wednesday...Oceans of Love!

Welcome to another Wonderful Wednesday with Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps..as always, t's ANYTHING GOES!! 

Your Wonderful Wednesday submission must use at least one Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp but can be any theme, any style, any design and it can be a card, a scrapbook page, an altered item....the choice is up to you!! It must be a NEW creation and you can enter on THIS post until June 3rd. At the end of the month, one winner will be chosen from all the submissions that month and will receive a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps prize pack!!! So if there are four Wednesdays, you have FOUR chances to WIN!! 

I used the newly release Under the Sea set for my card today. This is an adorable set featuring stamps that can be combined to make a scene, or used individually as the focal image. It also includes several coordinating sentiments, including the one seen on my card. I inked up this sweet stamp with Memento Desert Sand ink and coloured it with my Copics. All paper edges were distressed and sponged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink. To finish it up, I added some crocheted lace, pearls, an MFT die cut flourish, a cute wooden button (thanks so much Becky!!!) and a bit of brown thread.

Pop on over the the KKS Challenge Blog to see the other Wonderful Wednesday creations by the Krafty Girls and Krafty Guests...I hope you play along!!

Make sure to visit the KKS Online Shop where you can purchase all the new May release stamps! While there, check out all the amazing paper pads Kimmie has in stock!! New stamps + new paper= 1 happy stamper. ;)

Local Krafty Friends: Did you know that Kimmie holds card classes at her house?? If you live in the London/St. Thomas area, plan to attend! I know you will have an amazing time...I love hanging out at Kimmie's! The Krafty Kave is one of the best places to get creative! Oh, and there's a discount for any shopping you might do that day. ;) Click HERE for all the details. 

Thanks for stopping by!!

Blessings, 

Melanie

A Whole Lot of Summer Fun for the May Kraftin' Kimmie Release!!

Welcome to MAY RELEASE Day at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!! We’re celebrating with a blog hop, so grab yourself a cup of your favourite beverage, get comfy and be prepared for some krafty eye kandy! 

Over the last few days of Krafty Peeks, we have shared projects featuring the new May stamps from all our artists. We’ve got an adorable new nautical kids set from Cheryl called AHOY, SAILOR! There's a FIN-tastic new set from Thais called UNDER THE SEA! Lastly, we are SO excited to share a GORGEOUS new summer stamp set from Annie called....BEACHY KEEN! Images from all the new sets will be featured on today's hop. We are also blessed to have our talented Krafty Guests for May joining us in our hop. They have done a great job with the new stamps...I know they'll inspire you!

As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky stampers will win packages of these incredible stamps from the new release!! When you’re done, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie shop, because ALL the new images are now available for purchase! And don't forget...if you NEED it all, we have a Gimme Kimmies Kit which features all the new May stamps at a discount...but only for a limited time!

I've got two cards to share with you today. Up first is one of the Beachy Keen girls from Annie. I love these sassy girls...sure which I rocked a bathing suit like they do! lol  I used some pretty papers from Little Yellow Bicycle called "Poppy". The trim is from Melissa Frances, the flourish is an MFT die and the flower is from Prima. I stamped the image with Desert Sand Memento Ink for the "no-lines" look and coloured her with Copics. 

My second card features two stamps from the Under the Sea set from Thais. Once again I used Desert Sand ink for that no-lines technique...I really love the effect. I first stamped the mermaid with the fish. I then created a mask on scrap paper, trimmed it out and placed it over her. Then I inked up the coral and rocks from the set and stamped it over the mask so that it appears to be tucked behind the main image. Dollar store crochet trim and pearls were added for a finishing touch. 

Here's the list for today's hop:

**Local Krafty Friends** Kimmie's May Krafty Kard Klasses are ready to go! If you'd like to hang out in the Krafty Kave, play with some fun images and create some cool stuff....go HERE for all the details! All attendees receive 20% off anything they purchase that day!!

Thanks for joining us!

Blessings, 

Melanie

Beachy Keen!

Welcome back to Day TWO of the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps MAY previews!!! We are back with a fabulous new Moonlight Whispers stamp set by Annie Rodrigue called BEACHY KEEN!! This set includes two summer ladies along with the three fun sentiments.

I'm not exactly what you'd call sun lover...to be honest, I kind of avoid it. lol  No I'm not a vampire, but I'm about as pale as one! My red hair and fair skin don't play nicely with the summer sun...I burn just thinking about being out in it. However, if I looked as gorgeous as this sun loving gal from the Beachy Keen set, I just may spend some time lounging on the beach! One thing I do have in common with her, is that I LOVE spending my leisure time reading...and I do like to read outside, as long as it's in the safety of the shade. ;)  I stamped the image in Memento Desert Sand and coloured her with Copics. The paper is an older Simple Stories collection. 

Below you will find all the Krafty Girls who have previews to share today. While you're visiting their blogs, be sure to leave comments at each stop because one lucky stamper is going to WIN a package of today's stamps!! 

ALL of our MAY stamps will be available on Saturday morning at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop! We'll be celebrating at our LIVE ONLINE RELEASE PARTY over at our KKS Facebook fan page...hope you can join us for all the fun!! You can find more details HERE. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings, 

Melanie

Ahoy Sailor!!

Welcome to day ONE of our MAY Kraftin' Kimmie previews!!! Today we are excited to share the cute new set called AHOY, SAILOR featuring Lulu, Lexi and Lucas! 

This sweet image of Lexie holding an anchor is my favourite from the new set Ahoy, Sailor! Isn't she sweet? I stamped her in Memento Desert Sand for the no-lines look and coloured her with Copics. She was stamped on X-press It paper. I'm a Neenah fan, but have been trying this paper out recently. I don't mind it, but Neenah is still by far my favourite. I added a fun sprinkle of freckles across her cheeks and nose with my E33 marker. I used some Graphic 45 clear stamps to create a border around her...these were stamped in Memento Summer Sky. She was cut out with Spellbinders. I'm pretty sure the papers are Basic Grey Picadilly, but the cover from the pad somehow got lost, lol. All paper edges were sponged with Stormy Sky Distress Ink. The corner embellishments were cut with the Contempo Compass Statement Corner Die from SCACD. The flourish is a MFT die. The flowers are Prima and I centered them with some metal jewelry spacers that I picked up from Walmart. 

All the Krafty Girls and Guests listed below have fantastic designs to show you, so be sure to hop over to each of them! While hopping, be sure to leave a comment on each blog because we are giving away one of the new sets and YOU could WIN! {All of this week's winners will be announced at the online party on Saturday morning...click HERE for details!}

Please join us tomorrow for another fun day of previews! All the new May stamps will be available on Saturday morning at the KKStamps Shop!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings, 

Melanie