Krafty Tips and Tuts: Dressed for Distress!

Hey, everybody!  I'm sharing a toot on the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps blog today and thought I would share the post here, as well.  I'm quite fond of adding a little distress and grunge to a card.  Sit back and grab a cup o' joe, cuz I've got a few tips for making that pristine card look old and ratty ;)

I've gathered all my card elements and though they look like they're ready to assemble, I'm going to rough them up a bit to add more interest.

Here are some of my favorite tools for distress.  Distress Ink Pads in Pumice Stone and Gathered Twigs are a couple of my "go to" grunge ingredients.  I know you're jealous of my skully themed scissors!

I start with Gathered Twigs Distress Ink and sponge it just on the edges of each of my patterned papers.    

Using those adorable skully themed scissors I scrape the edges of each of my layers, careful not to rip the sheets.  If you don't have skull themed scissors, regular scissors will do ;) 

Next, I sponge Pumice Stone Distress Ink onto a die cut panel with the die cut still intact in the die.  This will act as a stencil and give me a nice white border.  In order to maintain a smooth finish, I apply the ink using a circular motion starting off the die and gradually work my way onto it.  

Then I sponge Pumice Stone onto the edges of the die.  

I rim the edge of the die with Diamond Stickles glitter glue.  This has a subtle gold fleck in it and picks up whatever color you put it over.  In this case it picks up that Pumice Stone and the results are something in between a vintage gold and pewter.

I've distressed all my edges and let the Stickles dry, now I'm ready to get this show on the road.  Let's build this card!

I've adhered all my layers together, but added a couple of carefully placed tears in the polka dot panel to expose a gem stone.

I've continued my layering adding a bit of cheese cloth for more texture.  Cheese cloth is inexpensive and makes for a great unexpected detail.  My die cuts all have a layer of dimensional foam tape between them for depth.

I add my Show Stopper image also using a foam tape.

A few last minute additions and this card is ready to go!  Check out that old button.  I buy them by the jar at antique stores and always have a great assortment to chose from.

My card is finished and ready to be handed off to it's recipient :)  Notice how my Show Stopper is adorned in green in celebration of St. Paddy's day.  Are you wearing green?  Better put some on, 'cuz I've got my pinchers ready ;)  

Thanks for hanging out with me today :)

Release Day at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

We're so excited! It’s our MARCH RELEASE Day at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!! And we’re celebrating with a KRAFTY HOP!! So grab yourself a cuppa joe, sit back and be prepared for some krafty eye kandy! We're going to inspire your creations with our fun, new stamps!

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of AMAZING new stamps from all our artists for our March release! We’ve got something for everyone!! We’ve got a very unique new SLOTH set from Thai called WANNA HANG? There's an awesome new a-MOO-zing new set from Cheryl called DOWN ON THE FARM 2! Lastly, we are SO excited to share a SASSY new Moonlight Whispers stamp set....SHOW STOPPERS!

For my card today, I'm using an image for the new Moonlight Whispers set called Show Stoppers.  These feathered ladies are so sassy and gorgeous you will not be able to pass them by!  

You will get to see ALL of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our MARCH 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 available NOW! And don't forget...if you NEED it all, we have a Gimme Kimmies Kit which features ALL the new March stamps at a discount!!

OH AND we have a bunch of new PAPER PADS in the shop for you today!! There are brand new lines by Simple Stories, Bo Bunny, MME, American Crafts, Graphic 45 and Kaisercraft!! There are also a bunch of restocks of most requested paper pads!!!

Now let's celebrate with our NEW RELEASE and get hoppin' and shoppin'!!

March Krafty Peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps: Day Two!

Welcome back to Day TWO of the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps MARCH previews!!! We are back with a fabulous new Moonlight Whispers stamp set!! You'll love these two SASSY showgirls along with the FOUR fun sentiments!!

Today the Krafty Girls are thrilled to share with you.....SHOW STOPPERS!! There are lots of amazing creations on today's hop featuring both new images and sentiments from the set!! We know you are just going to LOVE these classy, sassy ladies and be inspired by all the fun designs!!

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!! Woohoo!!!

ALL of our MARCH stamps will be available on Saturday night at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!!! We'll be celebrating at our LIVE ONLINE RELEASE PARTY!! It's over at our KKS Facebook fan page! Join us for all the fun!! You can find more details there!!

Happy hoppin'!!

February Peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps: Day Two!

 

Welcome back to Day TWO of the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps FEBRUARY previews!!! We are back with a fabulous new Moonlight Whispers stamp set!! You'll love these two SASSY girls along with the SIX fun sentiments!!

Today the Krafty Girls are thrilled to share with you.....GLAMOUR GIRLS!! There are lots of amazing creations on today's hop featuring both new images and sentiments from the set!! We know you are just going to LOVE these images and be inspired by all the fun designs!!

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!! Woohoo!!!

ALL of our FEBRUARY stamps will be available on Saturday night at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!!! We'll be celebrating at our LIVE ONLINE RELEASE PARTY!! It's over at our KKS Facebook fan page! Join us for all the fun!!

Happy hoppin'!!

Release Day at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

We're so excited! It’s our DECEMBER 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 for our December release! We’ve got something for everyone!! We’ve got TWO sweet new FAIRYTALE sets featuring our favourite kiddos from Cheryl……ONCE UPON A TIME 1 and 2! And we have a sweet new baby set from Thais Narciso called...... A MOTHER'S LOVE! and also artist Rachelle Anne Miller has an awesome new BOY set of stamps called GREAT ADVENTURES! And we are thrilled to share a SASSY new Moonlight Whispers stamp set....HEY, HOT STUFF!

I've one of the fabulous new Moonlight Whispers images from the HEY, HOT STUFF set on my card.  Wish I had hair like that!

Not only do we have amazing new rubber stamps for all your krafty creations.....but we've made your creating even EASIER with our *exclusive* new KRAFTY KARDMAKING KITS!!! We've designed our DECEMBER KARDMAKING KIT to make your krafty time more enjoyable and less stressful! And we've also got ADD ON packages, in case you want MORE of the goodies found in your kits! You won't believe all the fabby supplies you'll receive! PLUS you get to CHOOSE your FREE stamp to go with the kit!

You will get to see ALL of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our DECEMBER 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 available NOW! 

OH WAIT!! There's one more thing!!! Santa has stopped by the Kraftin' Kimmie Shop and he's left a special gift for one lucky shopper!!! All orders placed by Monday night at midnight will be in the draw to WIN!! One random shopper will receive......a $50 gift certificate in with their package!!! What a fabulous prize!!!

Now let's celebrate with our NEW RELEASE and get hoppin' and shoppin'!!

Rosy, Posy...

Hello, everyone! I had such a great time on the Bombshell Blog Hop yesterday, I can't wait to do it again! Remember, it's open to everyone and takes place on the last Wednesday of each month. If you're interested, drop by the Bombshell Stamps site and pop into the forum for details. I hope I see you there ;D

I'm back to playing with the new Kraftin' Kimmie Moonlight Whispers stamps that my mom sent me for Valentine's Day. These gals just bring a smile to my face, especially the devious ones like Drucilla and Charlotte. HOWEVER, today's card features Posy, who by all outward appearances seems as sweet as pie and as happy as sunshine. BUT, what's that little wink all about? Does she know a secret? Has she got something on you and you better not cross her or there will be trouble with a capital "T"? Or maybe she brings to mind the image of a creepy Stepford Wife. Hahaha! I'll leave you to ponder that one ;D

When I first received these stamps, I stamped them off and colored them up as fast as my pudgy hands could shove my Copics around on the paper. Do you ever do that? Stamp off and color a bunch of images? I've been doing that more and more lately, and I've found I can whip together a card super quick, by just adding papers and embellies. Today, Posy has been paired with some older coordinated Basic Grey papers from the Lollipop Shoppe Collection that I found crammed in my bulging paper bins. It's a sickness, I tell ya'! A couple of flowers, gems, and a ribbon finish her off.

Hope your day is filled with sunshine...and Posy does, too *wink*.

Let's Stick Together

Here is another card using one of the fabulous Moonlight Whisper images from Kraftin' Kimmies. I just can't get enough of these stamps! They are too cool! This little girl is named Drucilla and she is a holding a voodoo doll. Hmmm...I wonder who the victim is? LOL! And, how about that hair. My Copics got away from me a bit in this area, "shhh" don't tell ;) UGH! On closer inspection, it looks like I made a complete mess of the hair. I'll have to do better next time!

Theses images just crack me up, because they are so sweet and mischievous at the same time. They are super fun to color and I can tell that I will be using them to create cards for all sorts of occasions. Couldn't you just see using this on a "Get Well Soon" card? Fabulous!

Let me introduce you to Charlotte..

Just a day or two before Valentines Day, I received the most amazing package in the mail from my mom. She is a very generous person, but this little parcel took the cake. It was filled with her gorgeous handmade card creations, about 5 new Pandora charms (another obsession, don't ask), and 7 of these fabulously wicked images available at Kraftin' Kimmies. I love these girls because most of them look like they are up to some sort of shenanigans! And, boy oh boy...are they a blast to color!!

I have been in a coloring frenzy since they arrived, but when it came to start assembling cards, Charlotte demanded my attention first. Look at the smirk on her face...just what has this little girl been up to?! Do you remember the old movie, The Bad Seed? Hahaha...I'm just sayin'! Those dollies look like they have been through the ringer...literally...lol!

Check out Kraftin' Kimmies blog for some amazing samples made with these stamps. They are part of the Moonlight Whispers line and are by fabulous artist, Annie Rodrigue. I'm going to keep this post short because I have more of these cards to put together and I don't want to keep these images waiting! See you soon with more ;D