Sporty Boys...a Kraftin' Kimmie Sneak Peek!

Welcome to Day FOUR of the February Release at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps...we're introducing an all star set from artist Emilie Goulet called SPORTY BOYS!!

This fun set features two main images of some energetic young men playing baseball and doing karate! It also comes with FIVE awesome sentiments!

Additionally, it's challenge day and our hostess is Krafty Girl, Martha. As always, the challenge theme during release week is ANYTHING GOES! You can create any project with any stamp, but if you use a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp you'll double your chances to WIN!! You have a week to play with this challenge and at the end of the month, we'll announce a WINNER from all of the weekly challenges for February! We hope you can play along for your chance to WIN a $20 Gift Certificate to use on ANYTHING you want in the shop...and don't forget to share your creations on our FB page! 

Did you know about our LIVE ONLINE RELEASE PARTY??!! Click the link to join in the fun...it starts at 2pm EST! 

Here's my card featuring the baseball player from Sporty Boys...I also used one of the fun sentiments from the set. I stamped the image in Memento Desert Sand on Neenah paper and coloured with Copics. 

Here's a look at the full set: 

All of the Krafty Krew and Guests listed below have designs to show you featuring the SPORTY BOYS set. While you're hopping around, be sure to leave a comment because we are giving away a gift voucher! You could WIN some Krafty $$$ to spend at the shop! There will be one winner from all the comments this week and it will be announced at the party today (see link above)!

Thanks for visiting! 

Blessings, 

Melanie

You're My Hero...a Kraftin' Kimmie Sneak Peek!

Welcome to Day THREE of the February Peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps! Today we are sharing a fabulous new set by Annie Rodrigue called YOU'RE MY HERO! This set features 2 main images, a firefighter and a police officer, and 4 coordinating sentiments. 

You will see today's set in action as you hop around to visit each Krafty Krew member and Krafty Guest. Be sure to leave some love at each stop because one lucky commenter is going to WIN a gift voucher to the krafty shop! The full hop list can be found at the end of this post. 

ALL SIX of the new February clear stamp sets will be released this Saturday afternoon. Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release party beginning at 2pm EST! Come join us to help celebrate the new release, check out lots of krafty kreations, have a chance to win some prizes and hang out with all our krafty friends! 

Here's my card featuring the firefighter from YOU'RE MY HERO. The image was stamped on Neenah paper and coloured with Copics. The sentiment is included in the set. 

Here's a look at the full stamp set: 

Here's the full hop list for today's previews: 

Thanks for visiting! 

Blessings, 

Melanie

Sky's the Limit...A Kraftin' Kimmie Sneak Peek!

Welcome to Day TWO of the February Peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Today we have a second stamp set from artist Cheryl Grant called SKY'S THE LIMIT! This fun new boy's set features one large main image plus FIVE coordinating sentiments in a fabulous font!

You will see today's set in action as you hop around to visit each Krafty Krew member and Krafty Guest. Be sure to leave some love at each stop because one lucky commenter is going to WIN a gift voucher to the krafty shop! The full hop list can be found at the end of this post. 

ALL SIX of the new February clear stamp sets will be released this Saturday afternoon. Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release party beginning at 2pm EST! Come join us to help celebrate the new release, check out lots of krafty kreations, have a chance to win some prizes and hang out with all our krafty friends! 

Here's my card featuring Sky's the Limit. The image was stamped on Neenah paper and coloured with Copics. The sentiment is included in the set. 

Here's a look at the full set:

As promised, here's the blog list for today's sneak peeks: 

Thanks for visiting!

Blessings, 

Melanie

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp January 2017 Release Day Blog Hop

Welcome to the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Release Day Blog Hop for January 2017!! 

Over the last week, we introduced you to 6 brand new clear stamp sets that are now available for purchase at the KKS Online shop! On today's hop, you will see all the January stamps in action as you visit each blog (listed at the end of my post). The release includes:

1. Party Animals by Cheryl Grant
2. Pretty Kitties by Cheryl Grant
3. Fancy Francy by Annie Rodrigue
4. Party Pearl by Annie Rodrigue
5. Buddy Bears by Emilie Goulet
6. Sincere Thanks by Kimmie Reid

After you are finished hopping around, be sure to pop over to the KKS shop to place your orders! Just a reminder, for those stampers who "need" it all, the January Gimmie Kimmie Kit will be available for a limited time and while supplies last. This kit includes all 6 stamp sets at a discount!

My hop card features the adorable Party Pearl by krafty artist Annie. 

If you love colouring pleats, this stamp is a must have...that dress is so much fun to colour and provides a great opportunity to work on pleats, shadows and highlights. ;) The pleats and folds don't stop at that dress...you'll also get to work on your technique with the gathered chair fabric! The set also includes some fun sentiments, one of which I included on this card. The image was stamped in Memento Desert Sand Ink and coloured with Copics.

Here's a look at the full stamp set:

Here's the full hop list:

Thanks for visiting!

Blessings,

Melanie

Buddy Bears...a Kraftin' Kimmie Sneak Peek!

Welcome Day 5 of the January Release at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Today we're introducing a super sweet set of cuddly TEDDY BEARS from artist Emilie Goulet called BUDDY BEARS!!! This set features 2 main images and 4 fun sentiments!

Here's my card featuring Buddy Bears. I stamped the image on kraft cardstock and coloured with Polychromos pencils blended with Gamsol. 

Here's a look at the full set:

Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release Party on Saturday afternoon at 1pm EST! We'll be checking out ALL the SIX new clear stamp sets, sharing fabulous creations, giving away prizes and having tons of krafty fun!

All the Krafty Krew design team members listed below have lots of sweet designs to share with you today featuring the BUDDY BEARS 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 party so don't miss it!

Thanks for visiting!

Blessings,

Melanie

Fancy Francy- a Kraftin' Kimmie Sneak Peek!

Welcome to Day 3 of the January Peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Today we have a gorgeous new stamp set from artist Annie Rodrigue called FANCY FRANCY!  It features one large main image plus 3 coordinating sentiments!

Make sure to hop around to each Krafty Design Team member to see what they created with this new set...the blog list will be at the end of my post. Be sure to leave some love at each stop because one lucky commenter is going to WIN a gift voucher to the krafty shop!

All 6 of the new January clear stamp sets will be released this Saturday afternoon! Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release party beginning at 1pm EST. Come join us to help celebrate the new release, check out lots of krafty kreations, have a chance to win some prizes and hang out with all our krafty friends. Hope to see you there!

Here's my card featuring FANCY FRANCY. The image was stamped in Memento Desert Sand and coloured with Copics. I added some additional shading with Polychromos coloured pencils. 

This is what the full set includes: 

As promised, here's the full hop list for today:

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings, 

Melanie

January 2017 Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Sneak Peeks: Pretty Kitties!

Welcome to Day TWO of the January Peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Today we have a second stamp set from artist Cheryl Grant called PRETTY KITTIES! This sweet new set features little girl Lexi and a trio of her adorable fluffy friends!!! It features one large main image plus SEVEN coordinating sentiments!

Make sure to hop around to each Krafty Design Team member to see what they created with this new set...the blog list will be at the end of my post. Be sure to leave some love at each stop because one lucky commenter is going to WIN a gift voucher to the krafty shop!

All 6 of the new January clear stamp sets will be released this Saturday afternoon! Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release party beginning at 1pm EST. Come join us to help celebrate the new release, check out lots of krafty kreations, have a chance to win some prizes and hang out with all our krafty friends. Hope to see you there!

Here's my card featuring PRETTY KITTIES. I went with a CAS layout and stamped one of the sentiments on a die cut cloud. The image was stamped in Memento Desert Sand and coloured with Copics. 

This is what the full set includes: 

As promised, here's the full hop list for today: 

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings, 

Melanie