Friday, August 26, 2011

KRAFTIN’ KIMMIE STAMPS – 4 Fun Announcements

Hello everyone and happy Friday. There are lots of exciting things happening over at Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps and I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss out on anything. Please see below.

Announcement #1

This week's Frugal Friday Specials are now up, with six of our adorable stamps at 40-50% off, but only until Sunday night! On special this week are: Francesca, Henri, Daphne, Forget Me Not Fairy, Barnacle Brad and Bicycle Miles!!

Announcement #2

If you haven't scooped them up already, our August Gimme Kimmies Kits will only be available until Sunday night!! Hurry, before they're gone!

Announcement #3

We are excited to be sponsoring this week's Cute Card Thursday sketch challenge!! It's a great one and fits most of our stamps perfectly! I hope you can join in the fun!

Announcement #4

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is thrilled to be featured with a full page in the Fall Issue of Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine!

Here is a sample of our page!!


In order to celebrate, Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps would like to GIVEAWAY TEN SETS OF THE 4 STAMPS that were used to create the amazing fall themed cards by our talented Krafty Girls!!! The winners will receive: Merry, Batty Princess, Agnes and Hattie!
All you have to do to be entered to win, is leave a comment ON THIS POST on The KK BLOG telling us what your favorite KKStamps stamp is from our new website!! It's that simple!! You have until September 10th at midnight EST to enter! Winners will be announced on September 11th!

As a special treat you can find out how to make the 4 cards above by visiting the KK Blog. All supplies and directions are there for you. Yay!!!

I hope you get a chance to play alone with some of our challenges or take advantage of some sales in the store. Take care my friends.

Hugs,

Pam

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Happy Birthday CHRISTINE from All That Scraps

Today we are blog hopping to celebrate Christine’s birthday! Christine is our wonderful illustrator of C.C.Designs and co-owner of All That Scraps. Happy Birthday girl!!

The hop starts at the All That Scraps blog. If you have arrived from Ria Van Son’s awesome blog, you are in the right place. We are so glad you are here.

A few words from me about the sweet Christine. I only live about 45 minutes from Christine’s actual brick and mortar store. I went for a visit to the store a couple of years ago to pick up some goodies to use. I got to meet Christine in person and oh my what a treat it was. She is a sweetie pie. She took the time out of her busy schedule to show me around her store and actually take me in the back room to see how the “behind the scenes” stuff was run. I got to see how they print their own rubber stamps …. it was amazing. I want to thank Christine for making that day very special for me. I also want to thank her for always having faith in me and for giving me the opportunity to showcase her amazing images. Christine, you are one of the sweetest and kindest people I know. I hope this day is very special for you and that all your dreams come true. I love you girl. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

I have been in love with C.C. Designs images for a long time. Check out all my posts here that show everything I have ever done with Christine’s images, long before I came to be on the design team. It will start out with my current creations and go backwards in time to my first ever C.C. Designs card on November 25, 2009.

Here is the birthday card I made for Christine’s birthday today. I used several different items from the ATS store on this card. Here is a complete list.

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Your next stop on the hop is Marion E.’s fabulous blog.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you enjoy the blog hop and our tribute to the sweet, precious Christine. We love you girl.

Hugs,

Pam

KRAFTIN’ KIMMIE STAMPS August Krafty Hop

Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new AUGUST stamps!

As you’ve seen over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have lots of SPOOKTACULAR new stamps for you to play with for HALLOWEEN! There are three new ADORABLE LITTLE WITCHIES from Cheryl Alger, five new HALLOWEEN FUN stamps from Emilie Goulet and six awesome new BATTY PRINCESS AND FRIENDS stamps from Annie Rodrigue!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our KREEPY Krafty Hop! If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! 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 frightening 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!!

You should have arrived here from the amazing Krista’s blog. If not, please start at the Kraftin’ Kimmie blog so you won’t miss anyone.

I have two cards to show you today. My first one uses the new image HAPPY VAMPY. Here is the first cutie pie I have to show you.

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My next card uses the image HAUNTING HILDA. I went a little wild with my colors on this one. I used bright and unusual colors for Halloween. Let me know what you think.

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Your next stop on the hop is the wonderful Peggy’s blog.

Thanks for joining me today and make sure and head over to the store to snag you some FABULOUS new Halloween images.

Hugs,

Pam

Saturday, August 20, 2011

KRAFTIN’ KIMMIE STAMPS–August Previews Day 3 and SATURDAY’S CHALLENGE

Hello friends and happy Saturday. Are you ready for another day of some awesome Halloween Kraftin’ Kimmie images? You are going to love the ones we have to show you today that were drawn by the amazing Annie Rodrigue. Don’t you just love her Moonlight Whisper images? I know I can’t get enough of them.

Our hostess for today’s challenge is our very own Kimmie. Her challenge is MAKE IT SPOOKY. Please join us for this fun challenge and use any Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp you'd like!! Then be sure to share your card with us by clicking on the little blue frog link at the bottom of today's post on the Kraftin' Kimmie blog to add your card for your chance to win one of the NEW images , of your choice, that are being released this month. Woohoo!!!

I have two cards to share with you today. The first one uses an image called MAGICAL MATILDA. I paired her with some Basic Grey Sweet Threads patterned paper. I sponged around the outside of the image with orange distress ink. Whatcha think?

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My next card uses the image MR. PUNKIN HEAD. I paired him with more of the Stampin’ Up! Ghostly Greetings patterned paper. I sponged around the outside of the image with purple distress ink and drew in the grass. The black ribbon is satin and I pleated it and then sewed it with white thread on the sewing machine. Whatcha think?

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I had SO MUCH FUN coloring these two images. I think they are adorable for Halloween.

One person will win a complete set of ALL the images that are being previewed today. Make sure you check out all the Krafty girls blogs for sneak peeks and leave a comment for your chance to win. You can find their links on the Kraftin’ Kimmie blog. Winner will be announced on the Kraftin’ Kimmie blog tomorrow.

QUICK REMINDER: There are two chances to win today. 1) Play along with today’s challenge and win one free image of your choice from this month’s NEW release and 2)Comment on all the Krafty Girls blogs today for a chance to win ALL of the NEW images being shown today.

Thanks for stopping by. Good luck to everyone. I will see you tomorrow with our KRAFTY  BLOG HOP.

Hugs,

Pam

Friday, August 19, 2011

KRAFTIN’ KIMMIE STAMPS–August Previews Day 2

Hello friends and happy Friday. We have more FUN, FUN, FUN Halloween images to show you today from Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps. Today all of our preview images are drawn by the fabulous Emilie Goulet.

My card today is previewing the image FRANK-N-KITTY. It’s such a fun image and was so much fun to play with and color. I used some old paper from Stampin’ Up! called Ghostly Greetings and I put a fence behind him using a Fence Border Punch. Here is my card.

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Isn’t he just the most adorable thing holding his little kitty cat?

One person will win a complete set of ALL the images that are being previewed today. Make sure you check out all the Krafty girls blogs for sneak peeks and leave a comment for your chance to win. You can find their links on the Kraftin’ Kimmie blog. Winner will be announced on the Kraftin’ Kimmie blog tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by. Good luck to everyone. I will see you tomorrow with another sneak peek.

Hugs,

Pam

Thursday, August 18, 2011

KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS - August Previews Day 1

Hello friends and happy Thursday. It’s time for our August previews from Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps. We are sooooo EXCITED at KK because we have some awesome Halloween images to show you this month!!! Halloween images are always the most popular and you are going to love them. We have 4 days of sneak peeks to show you so make sure you check back each day .... and YES there are goodies to give away each day. More info on that below.

Today’s images are all drawn by Cheryl Alger for KK Stamps. My card uses a new image called YOU’RE BOO-TIFUL!. She is so adorable and fun to color. Here is my card.


One person will win ALL 3 images that are being previewed today. Make sure you check out all the Krafty girls blogs for sneak peeks and leave a comment for your chance to win. You can find their links on the Kraftin’ Kimmie blog. Winner will be announced on the Kraftin’ Kimmie blog tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by. Good luck to everyone. I will see you tomorrow with another sneak peek.

Hugs,

Pam

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

ALL THAT SCRAPS–Review Preview of August Stamps

Hello friends and happy Tuesday. It’s time to show you another sample using one of the NEW images released this month from All That Scraps. I used the sketch from Karen Giron’s blog from this week too, Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 130. Here is my card along with a pic of the sketch.

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Supplies used from the All That Scraps store on my card:

Thanks for stopping by today. Make sure you check out the ATS Blog today for other samples using the NEW August stamps.

Hugs,

Pam

Monday, August 15, 2011

I Can See CLEARLY now at The Greeting Farm…

It's gonna be a BRIGHT and SUNSHINY day for sure at The Greeting Farm!  Hooray!

Today is the day- two new sets are available for purchase as we are proud to debut our new line of CLEAR stamps!

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Here is my project using the MY FAIRY PRINCESS set.

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We are SO excited to begin today's hop combining some TGF 'alum' with our Farmers!   Be sure to check out the TGF BLOG for a complete list of links, as one lucky winner will receive BOTH sets just for commenting and participating in the hop!  And just in case you get lost along the way in all of the excitement that is CLEARLY mounting...here is the list:

and our Farmers!

That's it for me today, but be sure to head over to the TGF BLOG, where it's ALL beginning!  HAPPY RELEASE DAY, everyone!

Hugs,

Pam

Sunday, August 14, 2011

I Can See CLEARLY Now at The Greeting Farm

Hey, everyone!

I am back to fully reveal what may have been just a cloudy snippet yesterday... did you see through our little surprise or are you CLEARLY stumped?

Well, wonder no more because some of the cherished members of the TGF alum along with the Farmers are thrilled to bring you a BRAND NEW line by TGF:

CLEAR STAMPS!!!!

Before we go any further, these stamps are not replacing our rubber line.  We are testing the waters to bring you some fun new designs, and most of all QUALITY stamps!  To add to the fun, we also have the opportunity to bring you some RE-RELEASES, in addition to NEW releases and we are excited to get started with our first two sets!

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I used My Fairy Princess for my card today. I stamped the mushroom image straight onto some patterned paper and then cut out the fairy and put her in the air above the mushroom. I also colored and cut out one of the mushrooms and attached to the top of the stamped mushroom image for a dramatic effect. I just love these cute Fairies. Here is my card.

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So, what do you think?  Are you CLEARLY stunned or could you see RIGHT THROUGH our snippet yesterday?   Anxious to try the new line?  Well, be sure to leave a comment on the TGF BLOG to see who ELSE is previewing the FUN today...you'll see some familiar faces in addition to our Farmers and there's a SET OR TWO UP FOR GRABS there, too!

See you tomorrow for the official release of our first two CLEAR stamp sets, Bantastic and Fairy Princess.  Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Pam

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps–RECIPE Challenge

Hello friends and happy Saturday. I'm here to bring you a card today for Saturday's challenge on the Kraftin' Kimmie's blog. The challenge today is a RECIPE. The recipe is to use 1 flower, 1 ribbon and 1 piece of chipboard. For my card today I used YVETTE. I paired Yvette with some Bo Bunny paper and distressed the edges. Here is my card.

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Please join us for this fun challenge and use any Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp you'd like!! Then be sure to share your card with us by clicking on the little blue frog link at the bottom of today's post on the Kraftin' Kimmie blog to add your card for your chance to win.

Make sure you check out this blog post on the KK Challenge Blog from yesterday to see all of the FRUGAL FRIDAY SPECIALS for this week too. Some awesome images at some wonderful prices.

Thanks for joining me today. Have a great weekend friends.

Hugs,

Pam

The Greeting Farm–Can You Guess What’s Coming to the Farm?

"Something delightfully different is coming...to THE GREETING FARM!” Can you guess what it is?   I'm thrilled to be a part of an exciting preview to be revealed TOMORROW, August 14th!

Here is a snippet to get you guessing.

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Some of our dearest TGF alum are back along with the Farmers and we have a surprise for you coming... so be sure to tune into the TGF BLOG today and leave your guess as to what that might be! Are we too transparent? ANY idea as to what this special, mid-month release could be?  Well, stay tuned and I'll see you back here tomorrow to see if you're still stumped or if you've seen RIGHT THROUGH to what we're about to reveal!

Clearly excited,

Pam

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Saturday Challenge

Hello friends and happy Saturday. I have some fun, fun, fun news to share with you today. I am now a permanent Krafty Girl with Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps. I am so happy and honored to be on this team with all the other amazing Krafty Girls. They are all SUPER STAMPING STARS in my book. I just hope I can keep up. LOL

I'm here to bring you a card today for Saturday's challenge on the Kraftin' Kimmie's blog. The challenge today is “DISTRESSING”. Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is also the sponsor this week’s SKETCH FOR YOU TO TRY (SFYTT) over on Jen del Muro’s blog, I Heart 2 Stamp.

For my card today I used Agnes. BTW, she is one of the items on sale this week. Check out all of the FRUGAL FRIDAY SPECIALS to see what else is listed at an amazing low price today. I paired Agnes with some Basic Grey Sweet Threads paper. Here is my card and Jen’s sketch.

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Please join us for this fun challenge and use any Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp you'd like!! Then be sure to share your card with us by clicking on the little blue frog link at the bottom of today's post on the Kraftin' Kimmie blog to add your card for your chance to win. If you play along with Jen’s sketch you will have another chance to win so please load your card there also.

Thanks for joining me today. Have a great weekend friends.

Hugs,

Pam