My first class at The Hen House Paperie!

Hey, all!  Another quick post to share the cards I will be teaching in my first class at The Hen House Paperie!  Yep!  I'm excited!  Hence the obnoxious use of exclamations points!  Sorry, but I can't help myself!  LOL!    

These cards feature super sweet images by Prickly Pear Stamps, some simple Copic coloring, lots of fun die cuts including a felt rolled rose, and a sprinkling of quick and easy embellishments.  This class is scheduled for March 30th from 1:30 - 4:30pm.  Just in time for Spring :)  If you're going to be in the Albuquerque area around that time frame and would like to hang out with me for a few hours, give us a call at The Hen House (505-221-6366) and we'll add your name to the roster.  

Okay, back to your regularly scheduled programming ;D  Until next time, stay crafty!      

Prickly Pear Stamps...so sweet!

Hey, all!  How about a quickie?  What???!!!  No, I'm not that kind of girl ;D  Let me rephrase that...how about quick post to share a couple of samples I created for the The Hen House Paperie in Albuquerque, NM.  That's my part-time gig and boy oh boy, is it a blast!  

These cards have been colored with Copics and feature images by Prickly Pear Stamps.  They are supah cute and put me in a Spring state of mind, which is a welcome change considering how cold it has been lately.  I'm wondering if Punxsutawney Phil (is that really how you spell it?  My BFF, Google says "yes" and he never lies) made a mistake.  Maybe we're victims of some sort of elaborate groundhog revenge scheme.  Who knows.  The paper is Renew by Authentique.  I adore the added black and white patterns and love how it looks with the more muted yellow and sage.  Lovely, lovely, lovely!

Okay, how was that for quick?  Catch ya later.  Until next time, stay crafty!

A new challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps: Getting Fussy!

Welcome back!  Today marks a new challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and this week our Hostess with the Mostess is Amanda!  Amanda is tasking us with a controversial challenge that is certain to cause an uproar in the card making community.  Fussy cutting.  Yep, I know.  You either love it or you hate it.  I personally love it and used to fussy cut all my images.  

I'm not a professional fussy cutter, but if I were to pass on a few pointers it would be these:

• Dedicate a pair of precision scissors just for cutting paper.  I like Cutter Bee's because they are super duper sharp.  I NEVER cut anything else with these scissors besides paper and if I catch someone using these scissors around the house, they better run, because there's going to be hell to pay.   
• Decide whether to cut right up next to the image or to leave a border.  Doesn't matter which you prefer, just make sure that you're consistent with whatever you decide.  I like to leave a thin white border around my images, because it seems to make the image pop against the background.  However, I have seen lots of folks cut right up next to the image with beautiful results.   
• When cutting, I like to hold the scissors stationary while resting my elbow on the table.  Rather than moving the scissors around the image, I hold the scissors fairly still and move the image into the scissors.  I feel like I have a bit more control this way.  

Easy peasy, nothing to it :)  Now go to your craft space, pick out a lovely KKS image, color it with your favorite medium, and get to cuttin'!  I can't wait to see your entries!  I chose one of Annie's Travel Girls for my card, Helena from Greece.  I love her outfit!  Plus that big platter of Greek Salad is making me hungry...lol!  Visit the Kraftin' Kimmie Shop for more great images and click on the Deals, Deals, Deals ink to see this week's Frugal Friday Specials. 

Okay, I best scoot!  Until next time, stay krafty!     

Release Day at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!!

Well welcome back!! It’s Krafty RELEASE Day at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!! And we’re celebrating with a KRAFTY HOP!!

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of AMAZING new stamps from all our artists! We’ve got something for everyone!! We've got TWO sweet new sets with the kiddos from Cheryl Alger........SOMEBUNNY LOVES YOU and LIL' BUCKAROOS! We also have a fun new set from Emilie Goulet called WORLD OF WONDER! And of course we have an amazing new set of SIX awesome stamps in our LOVELY LITERATURE collection from Annie Rodrigue that are simply A-mazing! OH and don’t forget the incredible new BOOKWORM TRINKET stamps and the new SPRING SWEETIES set by the lovely Nicole Aspinall!!! 

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our FEBRUARY Krafty Hop! 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!! And when you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’Kimmie shop, because ALL the new images are NOW available!

And of course, as always, we have our Gimme Kimmies Kits available for those of you who ‘need it all’!! The stamps are grouped together by artist and are available at a discount, but only for a limited time!!

The Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp shop now carries a selection of 6x6 paper pads!!! We are happy to offer these to our Canadian customers at the moment, due to the extra weight of the paper. But if there are any International/US customers that would also like to take advantage of the paper pads, please email us for a quote on the extra shipping costs involved! OH and to celebrate this new feature, we've even got a few of the pads ON SALE!!

**Who likes FREE? Well, the FIRST 30 orders of $30 or more before shipping and taxes, will receive a FREE package of either Pearl or Glitter Candy Dots by American Crafts!!! Just an extra special gift for our extra special customers!!!

Now let's get hoppin' and shoppin'!!

A New Challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps: Anything goes!

Welcome back to Day FIVE of the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps February previews!!! Now how CUTE were those sets by Cheryl Alger yesterday??? The Krafty Girls cards were SO awesome!! 

So are you here for a new challenge or are you here to check out the brand new ANNIE stamps for FEBRUARY 2013???? Well, not to worry! We've got BOTH!! Not only do we have a new weekly challenge but we also have SIX new AWESOME stamps!!!

This month we have a FABULOUS collection called...... LOVELY LITERATURE!!! If you are a total book lover, like most of the Krafty Girls, you are gonna LOVE these familiar characters!!!

Just wait 'til you see all the FUN creations by the Krafty Girls and Guests featuring Anne of Green Gables, Little Orphan Annie, Mary Poppins, Nancy Drew, Scarlett O'Hara and Sherlock Holmes!! It's another incredibly fun release!! You will love it!

Check out all the amazing creations on today's hop in combination with this week's challenge!! The lovely JENNY is our hostess this week and her challenge is ANYTHING GOES!! We want EVERYONE to play along and have a chance to win the new Anne of Green Gables, as featured on Jenny's gorgeous creation!! We really hope you are inspired by this week's challenge and share your inky creations!!! We SO enjoy seeing your beautiful designs inspired by our challenges!

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

ALL of our FEBRUARY stamps will be available TONIGHT at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!!! We'll be celebrating tonight at our ONLINE RELEASE PARTY!! It's over at our KKS Facebook fan page! Join us for all the fun!! You can find more details here!!

OH and here's something exciting!!! The FIRST 30 orders of $30 or more after the new stamps are released tonight will receive a package of Pearl or Glitter Candy Dots by American Crafts for FREE with their order!!! Just 'cause we loves ya!! See you TONIGHT!

Happy hoppin'!!

More Krafty Peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps: Day Four

Welcome back to day four of our FEBRUARY Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks!!! Today we are excited to share TWO ADORABLE new sets by artist Cheryl Alger!!! You'll recognize these characters from previous sets.....Lulu, Lexi and Lucas! And they are just as cute as can be!!! These new sets are.......LIL' BUCKAROOS and SOMEBUNNY LOVES YOU!

Not only do we have all these supah cute new stamps to share today BUT we are also thrilled to share that Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is sponsoring this month's SKETCH challenge over at the Designed to Color blog!!! You have a whole month to join in the fun and you could WIN your choice of THREE single stamps!!! Woohoo!!! Get krackin'!!

All the Krafty Girls and Krafty Guests listed below have lots of super sweet designs to show you, so be sure to hop over to each of them! And while you're there, be sure to leave a comment because we are giving away one of EACH of the new sets!!! You could WIN the new LIL' BUCKAROOS or SOMEBUNNY LOVES YOU stamp set!!!!! {All of this week's winners will be announced at the online party on Saturday night!}

Then come on back tomorrow to check out MORE new stamps we have to show you , this time by artist Annie Rodrigue!!! And ALL the new stamps will be available on Saturday night at the KKStamps Shop!!

Happy hoppin'!

February's Krafty Peeks continue at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps: Day Three!

Welcome back!! We hope you enjoyed all the sweet designs we shared yesterday featuring the new BOOKWORM TRINKETS stamp set! And before we go any further, would you like to know who won that set??? Well, ALL the winners of this week will be announced at the LIVE online RELEASE PARTY on SATURDAY!! Kimmie will be posting all the details for the party later on today!! So keep your eyes peeled!

Today at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps we are sharing a new set by the totally talented Emilie Goulet!!! We've got a perfect set for spring!! Let us introduce..... WORLD OF WONDER!! Emilie has created a fun set of outdoor adventure images for your cards and scrapbook pages! You're going to get a real kick out of these girls!!!

Below you will find a list of all the Krafty Girls who are sharing PEEKS with you today!! And as you're hoppin' around, be sure to leave a comment at each stop because someone will win a package of WORLD OF WONDER!! {All of this week's winners will be announced at the online party on Saturday night!}

All our new FEBRUARY 2013 stamps will be available on Saturday at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!!! And don't miss the online PAR-TAY to celebrate! {Details to come shortly!} Come on back tomorrow because we'll be revealing two new stamp sets by Cheryl Alger!!!

Happy hoppin'!!

Day Two of February Peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Well it's Day TWO of our Krafty Peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps !! Are ya ready for more???

Today we’d like to introduce all you READERS to a beautiful new set of Trinkets!!! We are very excited to share with you our GORGEOUS….BOOKWORM TRINKETS!!

These circular sentiment stamps have been created and designed by the totally talented Krafty Girl, Nicole Aspinall!! They are made especially to fit in your 1 3/8ths and 1 ¾ inch punches, for quick and easy cutting!!! This month we are releasing the BOOKWORM TRINKETS set which includes EIGHT trinkets in each set! You will get the set as a completely unmounted full sheet of deeply etched grey rubber.

Today we have awesome samples that the Krafty Girls have put together for you....and be sure to comment on each and every stop because one lucky stamper is going to WIN the new BOOKWORM TRINKETS set!!!

Happy kraftin'!

My next class at China Phoenix 2!

Hi, everybody! Here's a quick peek at my next class at China Phoenix 2.  The class is this Saturday (February 16th) and starts at 10:00am through 4:00pm.  The cost is $35.00.  If you're interested in signing up, please contact Nancy at CP2 (505-884-8217) and she will add your name to the roster.  

Be sure to add the following items to your class kit:  a variety of paint brushes (foam, detail, flat, etc.), a water cup, a Gathered Twig or Vintage Photo Distress Ink pad, a foam applicator, and some sort of fabric adhesive (either Fabric Fusion or FabriTac).  

Okay, that's it for me!  Krafty Peeks at KKS start this week so you'll start seeing new stuff from me starting tomorrow.  Until then, stay krafty!    

A new challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps: Love is in the Air!

Welcome back for another awesome challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!! 

This week our hostess is Sandie!! And her challenge is Love is in the Air!! So create a card, scrapbook page or altered item either with love as the main theme! That should be easy this time of the year!! Have some krafty fun and join us this week because we'd LOVE to see your KKS designs. We hope you can play along!!! HEY! Did you know that we've got a few of our most LOVERLY stamps on SALE in our VALENTINE SPECIALS right now??

Don't forget about our Frugal Friday Specials that are on this weekend! Six of our favourite images on special 30-50% OFF but just until Sunday night!

Also our NEW Krafty Klubhouse Kit called FEATHERS AND FUR is now available! PLUS, if you order now, you'll receive your CHOICE of a free stamp! See the website for all the details!

Check out the wonderful creations by our Krafty Girls and Guests featuring this week's challenge!! If you join us and play along, you could WIN a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp!!!

I used one of the fabulous Winter Trinkets on my card.  I love how quickly a card comes together using one of these wonderful images.

Okay, folks.  That's it for me.  Happy kraftin'!!

Feathers and Fur Release Day at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Hello, Bloggers!  Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing an EXCLUSIVE Moonlight Whispers stamp set!! FEATHERS AND FUR is the newest of our special Krafty Klubhouse Kits…..we’ve been releasing a new one every few months including Going Places , Sea Jewels and Three Wishes!

Be part of the Krafty Klub and order your exclusive set (it's available NOW!) which features THREE special edition stamps designed by Annie Rodrigue PLUS SEVEN coordinating sentiment stamps! FEATHERS AND FUR will be sold ONLY as a set and ONLY at the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Shop!! {It will be released to some of our retailers in a few months.} Not only will you get this SUPAH CUTE new set, but you will also receive a sweet treat if you order this set before February 17th!! When placing your order for this Krafty Klubhouse Kit, you will get to pick out your choice of an $8 stamp from any of our lines....for FREE to be included with your order!!!! Say what???!

Now let me be clear…..there is NO club to join or sign up for! ANYONE from ANYWHERE in the world can order this special set but ONLY at the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Shop!! These images will not be sold individually, but only as the complete set called…..FEATHERS AND FUR!!

And while you're shopping, take advantage of this weekend's FRUGAL FRIDAY SPECIALS with several of our favourite stamps on 25-50% OFF!!

Check out the links below because all these Krafty Girls have gorgeous creations to share, featuring all three of the new Krafty Klubhouse images! And be sure to leave some love at each stop because one lucky stamper is going to WIN the new set!!

Happy kraftin'!

Day Two of Feathers and Fur Preview at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Welcome back for another awesome challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!! And today we have an extra special treat! We are releasing our new Krafty Klubhouse Kit this weekend, so we've combined the new images with this week's challenge! Just wait 'til ya see!

This week our hostess is the one and only, Kimmie!! Actually, it's her birthday weekend and so she's doing a special little giveaway! So the winner of this week's challenge will receive a goodie package of some of Kimmie's personal favourite stamps....plus a few embellishments as well! This week's challenge is TEXTURE!! So create a card, scrapbook page or altered item using some texure....burlap, embossing, linen, fabric, anything that adds some texture to your creations! Get kreative!! Have some krafty fun and join us this week because we'd LOVE to see your KKS designs. We hope you can play along!!! As many times as you like!!

Don't forget that our Frugal Friday Specials are up this weekend with several of our stamps on 25-50% OFF for a limited time!!

Also our new Krafty Klubhouse Kit, called Feathers and Fur will be available tomorrow! Be part of the Krafty Keeners Klub!! Haha!!!

Check out the wonderful creations by our Krafty Girls and Guests featuring this week's challenge!! If you join us and play along, you could WIN!!

Happy kraftin'!!

Special Preview at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps: Feathers and Fur!

Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is previewing an EXCLUSIVE Moonlight Whispers stamp set!! FEATHERS AND FUR is the newest of our special Krafty Klubhouse Kits…..we’ve been releasing a new one every few months and this is our first one for 2013!! 

Be part of the Krafty Klub and order your exclusive set (it will be released on SUNDAY!!) which features THREE special edition stamps designed by Annie Rodrigue PLUS SEVEN coordinating sentiment stamps! FEATHERS AND FUR will be sold ONLY as a set and ONLY at the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Shop!! {It will be released to some of our retailers in a few months.} Not only will you get this SUPER CUTE new set, but you will also receive a sweet treat if you order this set before February 17th!! When placing your order for this Krafty Klubhouse Kit, you will get to pick out your choice of an $8 stamp from any of our lines....for FREE to be included with your order!!!! Say what???!

Now let me be clear…..there is NO club to join or sign up for! ANYONE from ANYWHERE in the world can order this special set but ONLY at the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Shop!! These images will not be sold individually, but only as the complete set called…..FEATHERS AND FUR!!!  AND...Why not check out the Frugal Friday specials while you're exploring the shop ;D

Check out the links below because all these Krafty Girls have gorgeous previews to share, featuring all three of the new images! Then come on back tomorrow for more peeks combined with this week's challenge!!!