Shake Your Booty by Art Impressions!

Hey, all!  Welcome back!  I'm coming at ya today with a Christmas card.  Yep, you read that right.  Now, before you start pelting me with ink pads, hear me out, will ya?  

I don't know about you, but when the holidays roll around, there is just never enough time to get everything on my "To Do" list taken care of including holiday cards.  The "busy"ness of the season overwhelms me and invariably I find myself eliminating tasks I can't make happen.  The handmade Christmas Card item usually ALWAYS falls into that dismal undertaking.  Sure, I feel terrible about it, but what's a girl to do?  

This year, I decide to try a different approach.  I'm going to keep my Christmas Card list short and sweet.  AND I'm going to create one Christmas card each month.  By the time December rears it's tinsel covered head, I'll be 12 cards in...ideally.  

For my January Christmas card, I opted to use one of the Shake Your Booty stamps by Art Impressions, the Santa Shake Set.  Add an Action Wobble and you've got a cutie patootie card with some sass.  Check out all of the fab stamp designs in the Art Impressions Shop and be sure and visit the Art Impressions Blog for daily inspiration and bi-weeky challenges.  Fun, fun, FUN!

Okay, I better "shake" a leg ;)  Until next time, stay crafty!

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Reindeer Games by Art Impressions

Woop woop!  It's the big day!  Were you a good girl or boy this year?  Did you get everything on your wish list?  As I type this, it's the wee hours in the morn, so I guess I haven't been on my best behavior, otherwise I would have schedule this post way in advance.  As I like to say, I put the "PRO" in procrastination.  That doesn't make me bad, does it?  I think it actually means that I'm really conscientious about doing a good job.  In this case, that job is to put things off.  HA!  Sounds good to me :D

I'll keep this short.  I've got some presents to unwrap in a few short hours and I need my beauty rest.  Can't let Santa see me with bags under my eyes...lol!  

This image is called Reindeer Games and is by Art Impressions.  I feel like they spy on my life and then sketch me in the form of these snarky lasses.  Visit the shop and the blog for more or these sassy images.  

Okay, I best be scootin'.  I need to round up a hand truck to haul around my loot ;)  Hey, a girl can dream, right?  Stay crafty!

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The Christmas Witch at Art Impressions

Welcome back!  Hee hee!  I get a kick of this!  You know me, I'm always looking for a way to use Halloween images all year long.  With that in mind, I couldn't resist taking Witch Wanda and transforming her into a Christmas Witch.  

Wanda really doesn't possess much in the way of magical powers.  Heck, I don't even think she owns a broom!  BUT, the one thing she CAN do is make you smile :)  And that's all she really needs to do.  

You can find Witch Wanda in the Art Impressions Shop and be sure and visit the blog.  There are postings EVERY day, so lots of inspiration to go around. 

Until next time, stay crafty!

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12 Days of Krafty Kreations...Day Twelve!

Hey, y'all!  Welcome back!  Over at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps we've been celebrating the holidays with a bit of daily inspiration for you during our 12 Days of Krafty Kreations!  Each day one of the Krafty Girls has showcased an image and used it on a card, there are some fabulous designs that you won't want to miss!

As an added bonus, each one of the stamp sets we've been showing (plus a few extras) are on sale 20-50% OFF until TONIGHT!!!  Each order placed before tonight will receive a FREE GIFT!

Today I am using the EVA stamp set which is part of the sale going on now!  Eva is probably my favorite cold weather stamp image and I've used her several times.  Love that sassy smirk.  All she has to do is bat those eyes and I'm sure some hunky dude will come right over and shovel that snow for her...LOL!  

Kim will be sharing more projects featuring Eva on the KKS Facebook Page today.  Also, don't forget to head to the KKS Shop and check out what's on special before the sale is over!!!

Okay, that will do it for me today!  Until next time, stay krafty!

It's Ugly Sweater Time with Art Impressions!

Hi there!  I took a little break over the Thanksgiving holiday to enjoy some time with family and indulge in some fabulous food!  I may have indulged a bit too much, 'cuz now I'm feeling a bit like my friend on my card ;)  How about you?  Did you have to pull out the stretchy pants like I did?  

The tryptophan haze is finally wearing off and I am slowly coming out of my food coma.  Just in time too, because December is here and it is time to get into the Christmas spirit!  I absolutely ADORE this fun and quirky image by Art Impressions and nothing Holiday Cheer like this little Miss.  She just makes me smile :)  In fact, I love ALL of the Art Impressions designs and it's a good thing, because I have the honor of being a part of the Ai Design Team for the next 6-months!!!!  YAA HOO!!!  Now I really do resemble the happy lady pictured above...LOL!  

By the way, this stamp comes with the sentiment and is appropriately named Ugly Sweater Set.  Pick her up plus many more in the Art Impressions Shop.  Also, be sure to swing by the Art Impressions Blog as there are daily postings showcasing their wonderful stamps.  LOTS of inspiration over there!  

Okey dokey, I think I will call it a day.  Until next time, stay crafty!    

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A New Challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps: Let it Snow!

Copic colors:  skin- E00, E000, R20, E11 hair and wings- BG78, BG75, BG72, BG70 dress and neck frill- C5, C3, C1, C00, 0 halo and dotty background- Y28, Y26, Y21, Y000, Y0000

Rumor has it, you love a challenge.  Funny thing is, we do, too!  Which means it's time for a brand spanking new, right out of the package challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!   

This week our hostess is DEBORAH!! And her challenge is LET IT SNOW!! So create a card, scrapbook page or altered item with a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp that features SNOW.  Join us this week because we'd LOVE to see your KKS designs. We hope you can play along for your chance to WIN some Kraftin' Kimmie rubbah!!! 

I'm using Ivy from the Sassy Sprite collection and given her a bit of an icy look.  The Sassy Sprite collection is one of my all-time favorites and I have pulled from these images on a number of occasions.

Did you hear about our new SHARE to WIN challenges?? We introduced the new WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS this week, so go HERE to get all the information and play along with us!! Now you have MORE chances to play with your Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and more chances to WIN!!

Also we've got our awesome FRUGAL FRIDAY SPECIALS going on this weekend with 25-50% OFF several of our favourite stamps!!! But only until Sunday night!!

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!

Happy kraftin'!!

Day Two of October Krafty Peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Welcome back to day two of our OCTOBER Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks!!! Today we are excited to share TWO supah cute new sets by artist Cheryl Alger just in time for holiday fun!!! We are sharing samples today featuring.......HAVE AN ICE DAY! and YOU'RE SO COOL! 

All the Krafty Girls listed below have lots of super FUN 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 one of the new HAVE AN ICE DAY! and YOU'RE SO COOL! stamp sets!!!!! {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 fun new stamps we have to share with you! And ALL the new stamps AND the new OCTOBER KARDMAKING KIT will be available on Saturday night at the KKStamps Shop!!

Happy hoppin'!

Day 1 of September Peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Welcome back!  It's time for Kraftin' Kimmie's SEPTEMBER 2013 RELEASE!!!!! This month, it's ALL about Christmas! 

We are kicking off the *New* SEPTEMBER Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps previews today and we're SO excited to share these new stamps with you from artist, Nicole Aspinall!!! Today we’d like to introduce you to these amazing new vintage postage style sets ….SLEIGH MAIL and BUILD YOUR OWN TRINKETS!

These fabulous images are perfect for your Holiday cards, tags, altered items, boxes and treat bags!! And you'll see this in the amazing samples today!

We have lots of inspiration from the Krafty Girls and special Krafty Guests, so hop around....and be sure to comment at each and every stop because one lucky stamper is going to WIN BOTH of these new POSTAGE sets!!! {All of this week's winners will be announced at the online party on Saturday night!}

OH YES!! We are having another amazing ONLINE RELEASE PARTY!!! It's happening this SATURDAY evening at our Facebook fan page!!! ALL the new stamps we're sharing over the next few days will be released on SATURDAY in the KKS Shop!!

Happy kraftin'!

One last Christmas card before the big day!

Copic colors used:  skin- E00, E000, R20, BV00, E11 hair- E15, E13, Y21, Y000 wings- YG17, YG13, YG01 red accents- R59, R29, R22 white- C3, C1, C00, 0 bells, YG28, YG26, YG21, YG00 purple halo- BV02, BV000, BV0000.V0000 dot background- BV02, BV000, BV0000, V0000 ground-C5, C3, C1, C00 gray shading around image- C3, C1

Hey, all!  Time for one last Christmas card  before the end of the year.  Yes, you guessed it, this sweet image is by none other than Mo Manning for Penny Black.  I can't seem to get enough of her amazing images these days and out of all of the ones I've colored lately, this one, by far was the most fun.  This is Christmas Fairy Holly and she is also available in Mo's online shop at Mo's Digital Pencil.

This image is super large and really takes up a lot of real estate on the front of a card, but that's okay.  There's no real need for much else.  I again used that pop of purple around the image, a technique that I stole...err...umm..borrowed from my mom.  It really makes that white skirt stand out and I love that!  In addition to the purple halo, I've shaded around the image in light cool gray tones as a finishing touch.  This gives the image a bit more depth and really causes the image to stand out from the background.  I'm almost having more fun playing with the backgrounds as I am coloring the main images ;)

Okay, that's probably it for a few days.  If I don't pop back in with something new, I want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas!  I hope you bask in the love of friends and family and really enjoy the spirit of the season.  I cherish each and every one of you :)  

Ragged Santa

Copic colors used:  skin- E00, E000, R20, BV00 beard- C3, C1, C00, 0  white trim on suit- B000, B0000 reds- R59, R29, R22  greens- G28, G24, G21  gold accents- Y28, Y26, Y21, Y00 black boots- C7, C5, C3, C1 ground- C5, C3, C1, C00 halo background- BV02, BV000, BV0000, V0000 dots- BV02, BV000, BV0000, V0000 gray shadow around image- C3, C1 

Hey, all!  Welcome back!  I hope you had a great weekend and that your Christmas chores are all behind you :)  Not for me, however.  I still need to put up the tree, decorate the house, buy gifts, wrap them...sheesh!  There is just not enough hours in the day!  How do I go about getting Santa to send me some of those elves?  LOL!

Anyway, I'm still having fun with those images created by Mo Manning for Penny Black.  This one is called Ragged Santa and he is also available in Mo's shop, Mo's Digital Pencil.  I keep forgetting to log my Copic Colors, but I managed to jot these down.  I've been adding some purple halo and dot effects around my images lately, particularly the ones featuring some white.  The purple really makes the white pop.  I picked this little trick up from my insanely talented mother, who gave me a holiday card over Thanksgiving that featured a snowman.  She shaded him with light shades of purple rather than the usual grays or blues.  I totally fell in love with this idea!  Let's hear it for mom :D

I'm going to keep this post short and I will catch you tomorrow with one more Christmas card :)  Until then, stay crafty!  

Another Penny Black Christmas Card

Hey, all!  I'm back...again!  I have posted a record number of cards this week and it's not even a release week at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps...LOL!  I should get a cookie!  Maybe a pat on the back?  Awe, come on!  Throw me a bone here, people ;D

Today I'm sharing another card using a couple of mages by Mo Manning for Penny Black.  You can also find each of these on Mo's site at Mo's Digital Pencil, one is called Winter Window and the other is Christmas Lamp Post.  I had such a great time coloring these and used the colored photos on the packaging as my guide.  Again, I kept the embellishments simple and let the images be the star of the show.  I can't tell you how much fun I've had playing with these images this week.  AND that's not all...I've still got more cards to share :D  

Pop back in tomorrow and I'll have another card to show you!  Until then, stay crafty!  

A Penny Black Christmas Card

Hey, bloggers!  I'm back today with a Christmas Card.  This adorable image is by artist Mo Manning for Penny Black.  I used the cling version from PB, but Mo has this image on her digi website, Mo's Digital Pencil,  available for purchase here.  It's called Hanging the Stockings and is just plain ol' fun to color.  I'll be coloring up more of Mo's fabulous images over the next few days so pop back in from time to time.       

Catch ya next time!  Until then, stay crafty!

Card #2 for My Next Class at CP2!

Hey, all!  Just a super quick post to share the second card I will be teaching at China Phoenix 2 on December 15th at 1:00pm.  More Tim Holtz inspired techniques, dies and tools.  I just can't get enough of that man!  Ssshhhhh...don't tell my husband...lol!  Okay, I'm going to skedaddle now.  Hey, I told you it was going to be a super quick post ;D  Catch ya later!  Stay crafty!