Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps: May 2021

29 May 2021

Saturday Challenge #583 - Water Wonder!

Good morning and welcome to another

fabulous and fun Saturday Challenge

at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps !

Are you ready for another fun and krafty challenge to inspire you and help get your creative juices flowing?

We've got some fabulous ideas for you

and can't wait to see what you create!

This week, Krafty Girl Brigitte is your hostess and her challenge theme for you is:

WATER WONDER!

I made the back panel by starting with a brown cardstock. I splashed some sprays on it and then foiled She Sells Seashells stencil on top. To finish, I added Stickles on the edges and a sentiment from the set that I embossed.

I coloured the little mermaid with Prismacolor pencils. For the water, I used watercolour.

Produits utilisés/Products used:

Be a Mermaid stamp set

She Sells Seashells

KKS inks

A+

Brigitte

Each and every Saturday we post a brand new challenge for the week and you are welcome to enter as many times as you like.

These must be new creations and you are welcome to use any stamp, however, using Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp products will earn you double entries!

The monthly prize is a $25 voucher to the Krafty shop!!!

Woohoo! There are two ways to enter: you can link up your creation on the Kraftin’ Kimmie blog page and

you can upload your photo to the album in our

Krafty Friends FB group.

Also, if you need a little extra inspiration or a jump start to your mojo, we have a new sketch each month!

Feel free to use it any time!

And don't forget about this weekend's Frugal Friday Specials!!

We've got a selection of gorgeous stamp sets on SALE 40% OFF this weekend while supplies last!!

Be sure to check out all the fun projects the Design Team has come up with in the links below! Happy kraftin'!

26 May 2021

Inspirational Wednesday- What's the Scoop

Hello Krafty Friends!

It's INSPIRATIONAL WEDNESDAY,

the day we provide you with a bit of extra krafty inspiration

to help you get creative with your krafty stamps!

Hi everyone!

It's krafty girl Brigitte here.

For this inspirational Wednesday, I'm using the stamp set WHAT'S THE SCOOP. I just love this set, so much fun and perfect for summer!

For the background, I used Kaleidoscope stencil with some KKS inks, I think it's looks like the bottom of a pool. I finished with krafty dots and Stickles on the edges.

I coloured swimming beauty with Prismacolor pencils.

Products used:

What's the Scoop stamp set

Kaleidoscope stencil

KKS hybrid inks

Krafty dots

A+

Brigitte

If you want to add the What's the Scoop stamp set to your collection,

visit the KKS Shop

and find it at 40% OFF this week!

Happy Kraftin'

24 May 2021

Krafty Tips and Tuts: How to Create a W-Fold Card

Hello, Krafty Friends! Krafty girl Tamara here. I am so excited to share with you today how I create a W-FOLD card.

This fun fold is so versatile that it can be used with any Kraftin'Kimmie Stamp set. I chose to use those adorable hamsters from Hammin' It Up!

Here is a list of what you'll need:

Hammin' it Up (or a Kraftin'Kimmie Stamp set of your choice)
Patterned Paper
Ruler
Pencil
White cardstock 110-120lb
Paper trimmer
Colouring medium of your choice
Wicked Black ink
Stamp press
Die Cutting Machine (optional)
Scoring tool (optional)
Rectangle die approximately 5 1/4 x 4 inches (optional)
Scalloped circle die - 2 1/2 and 3 inch in diameter (optional)

Step 1: Prepare Your Cardstock and Patterned Paper

Prepare your cardstock and patterned paper for the base of the card. Measure and cut out the white cardstock to 10.75 x 4 inches. Be sure to use a thick cardstock. I used 120lbs, but 110lbs will also work. Then cut the W insert at 10.75 x 1 1/4 inches.

Next, cut out your scalloped circle pieces. You'll need four 2 1/2 inch and one 3 inch. If you don't have a scalloped circle die, any circle die close to the sizes above will work. Or, you can cut out circles or even squares of the same size.

Lastly, with your rectangle die, cut out four pieces of patterned paper. Two for the front and back, then two more for the inside. If you don't have a rectangle die, you can measure the patterned paper out to approximately 5 1/4 x 4 inches. You'll want it to match the base.

Optional:

In step two you will be scoring and folding the card base and W insert. I cut out four pieces of pattern paper to cover each quarter of the insert. The size is approximately 2 11/16.

I saved this step until the end of step two and "eyeballed" the measurements, but it can be done at here too!

Step 2: Scoring and Folding the Card Base and Insert

In this step, you are going to score, or fold your card in half. Approximately 5 3/8 inches.

Next, you'll do the same with the W insert. Score or fold in half at approximately 5 3/8 inches. Then, each half will need to be scored or folded in half again so that each quarter will equal approximately 2 11/16.

Tip:

After you score or fold the card base in half, line up the W insert with the card and mark the middle then score or fold. This will ensure that they are the same, and will line up nicely inside the card.

Step 3: Stamp Images

Now that we have everything cut out, it's time to stamp out your images. The large scalloped circle will be for the front of the card, and the smaller ones will be for the inside. I also decided to stamp out the balloon and fussy cut it to add to one of the hamster images in the card.

Additionally, I stamped a sentiment on one of the panel pieces for the front of the card. My card opens from the bottom, but if you prefer to have the card open from the side you can just flip the sentiment around.

Step 4: Colouring

Here is the fun part, colour up your images.

Step 5: Put It All Together

Start by pasting your panel pieces onto the base of the card and the W insert. Once that is done you will be adding the insert.

When adding the W insert inside the card you are going to start with one side. Place glue on the back of the first quarter fold only. The two portions in the middle will not be attached to the card. Line the insert up to the middle edge. And then do the same to the other side. See below for a visual.

For the finishing touch, add your images to the front and inside of your card!

I wanted to make sure that the size of the card fit nicely in an A2 envelope with all its bulk, but you can adjust the card size to your personal preference.

I hope you will enjoy this fun fold card as much as I do. As I mentioned before, this design is so versatile and can be used with any Kraftin'Kimmie Stamp set. Switch it up and create a scene, or use squares instead of circles. The options are endless!

Thank you!

Krafty Girl, Tamara.

22 May 2021

Saturday Challenge #582 - Plants and Trees!

Good morning and welcome to another

fabulous and fun Saturday Challenge

at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps !

Are you ready for another fun and krafty challenge to inspire you and help get your creative juices flowing?

We've got some fabulous ideas for you

and can't wait to see what you create!

This week, Krafty Girl Karla is your hostess and her challenge theme for you is:

PLANTS AND TREES

Hello friends! I'm sharing a sweet little watercoloured card today using a few sets from the shop, including Spring Scenery, Hello Sunshine and Whimsical Gnomes, as well as the Krafty Scenery Stencil!

I created a no-line watercolour look by colouring the stamp lines in with markers using Tombows, Distress Markers and Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, which are all waterbased, and stamping on watercolour paper. After I stamped the 'inked' images I used a paintbrush to pull the colour in from the edges to shade each element!

I stamped the blossoms from the Spring Scenery set to add colour around the branch and then took a wet paintbrush to soften the flowers for a pretty effect. I added some fun stickers and ephemera from the Doodlebug Fairy Garden collection and used Tonic Crystal Glaze for a 3D look.

I used the Krafty Scenery Stencil and Salty Sea Krafty Kolours Ink to add in some soft fluffy clouds and stamped the wonderful sun and sentiment using the New Hello Sunshine Stamp Set!

Each and every Saturday we post a brand new challenge for the week and you are welcome to enter as many times as you like.

These must be new creations and you are welcome to use any stamp, however, using Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp products will earn you double entries!

The monthly prize is a $25 voucher to the Krafty shop!!!

Woohoo! There are two ways to enter: you can link up your creation on the Kraftin’ Kimmie blog page and

you can upload your photo to the album in our

Krafty Friends FB group.

Also, if you need a little extra inspiration or a jump start to your mojo, we have a new sketch each month!

Feel free to use it any time!

And don't forget about this weekend's Frugal Friday Specials!!

We've got a selection of gorgeous stamp sets on SALE 40% OFF this weekend while supplies last!!

Be sure to check out all the fun projects the Design Team has come up with in the links below! Happy kraftin'!

19 May 2021

Inspirational Wednesday - Farm-tastic!

Hello Krafty Friends!

It's INSPIRATIONAL WEDNESDAY,

the day we provide you with a bit of extra krafty inspiration

to help you get creative with your krafty stamps!

Hi everyone!

Krafty Girl Karla here, as your hostess this week! I'm so excited to share a card using the sweet Farm-tastic Stamp Set, which you'll find on sale for the next week!! I coloured up the little boy on his way to go fishing with his cute pup using Copic Markers after stamping with Wicked Black hybrid ink. I love that you can use this ink with both alcohol based or water based markers - or of course pencils!!

I thought this adorable Barn Pop Up die cut easel card set was just perfect for a little farm setting! I used Crisp Crimson Krafty Kolours Ink to stamp this fun sentiment and Fresh Fields Ink to sponge the edges of the diecut grass.

My nephew is turning 3 and I thought he would just love this card which lays flat to fit in a standard A2 size envelope.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have an amazing & krafty week!!

Products used:

Stamp: Farm-tastic

Inks: Wicked Black

Fresh Fields

Crisp Crimson

If you want to add the Farm-tastic stamp set to your collection,

visit the KKS Shop

and find it at 40% OFF this week!

Happy Kraftin'

16 May 2021

May New Release Hop & Shop!

Woohoo!!!

Today we are celebrating all the new fabulous goodies in our May Release that are NOW available in the

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!

All four of our new stamp sets, plus two new stencils and a new hybrid ink colour were released yesterday along with our exclusive ADD-ON BUNDLE,

and we're excited to share it ALL with you in a fabulous krafty HOP!

So let's check everything out as we hop around the Krafty Design Team's blogs today! Grab a nice hot beverage, sit back and relax while we take you on the krafty tour!

First up we have an sweet set by

Allison Cope!

and it's called.....
TINY TEA PARTY!

Next, we have a wonderful underwater set by

Sabrina van Vloten and it's called.....

LIFE IS THE BUBBLES!

Third, is a coordinating underwater castle

from artist Sabrina van Vloten

and it's called.....

DEEP SEA PALACE!

Lastly, we have a fantastic set from

artist

Melissa Baker-Nguyen and it's called.....

HELLO SUNSHINE!

We have a gorgeous new ink colour called DESIGNER DENIM! As always it will be available in full sized ink pads, ink cubes and ink refills!

We've got TWO new Krafty Stencils for this month's release to help add some funky fun to your creations! They are called....

DARLING DASHES and KRAFTY KALEIDOSCOPE

We've again carefully curated an awesome ADD ON BUNDLE featuring several amazing products which coordinate beautifully with our new goodies!! You're going to hit the ground running when your package arrives! This month's Add On Bundle includes:

Exclusive Hello Sunshine Chipboard
A full P13 Sunshine 6x6 Paper Pad
Lemon Sprinkle Mix
1 meter of Denim Rick Rack

And don't forget our awesome Stamp Of The Month!! We have Hello Beautiful designed by Michelle Houghton, which is FREE with your order of $75 or more before shipping/tax! She's the perfect addition to your Spring projects!!

Now head on out on today's celebration blog hop and check out all the new products in action as the Krafty Team shares their incredible designs! Then jump on over to the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps shop and grab some of these fabulous goodies for yourself!

Happy kraftin'!

15 May 2021

May Krafty Peeks... Day FOUR! Hello Sunshine! Plus a Challenge!

Today is our final day of Krafty Peeks for the May Release

at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

We are so excited to share a sweet set

by artist

Melissa Baker-Nguyen called...

HELLO SUNSHINE!

This fabulous set is full of awesome accessories for your scene cards and amazing sentiments for cards, planners, scrapbook pages and more!

As you hop around the design team's blogs today you'll be able to check out HELLO SUNSHINE in action in combination with a lot of our other new May Kraftin' Kimmie products!

Of course today is also challenge day and as always during release week, it's Anything Goes! So create a card, scrapbook page, altered item, planner page....with some Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps products for your chance to WIN the monthly prize!

We can't wait to see your creations and you have one week to enter! Feel free to link up your creation at the bottom of this post and/or upload your pic to the folder in the Krafty Friends facebook group! You could WIN a gift voucher to the krafty shop!

We've also got a brand new sketch for you! If you're needing a little inspiration feel free to use this sketch any time you like!

Check out HELLO SUNSHINE in so many amazing creations today as you hop around the Krafty Team's blogs! You'll also see the new stencils, DARLING DASHES and KRAFTY KALEIDOSCOPE, our new DESIGNER DENIM hybrid ink and the beautiful MAY ADD ON BUNDLE along the way!

Everything will be released after our LIVE Online Release Party TODAY! All the fun takes place in the Krafty Friends facebook group beginning at 2pm ET! See you there!