Winter Party Preview #1...

Welcome to day 1 of the Winter Party Preview at Claudia & Co. Stamps!!!! Today the wonderful design team is showing you 2 out of 6 brand new C&Co Stamps that will be released on November 5th!!!

Please meet Winter Ella (By Lori Boyd):

I looove her and her little chilly penguin friend!

I used some scrap Christmas paper I had left over from last year and coloured the image in using my copics. I added some 3D Crystal Lacquer to the penguin for some shine and wanted to add some falling snow, so I used some 'White Perfect Puff'! Its the same stuff as white liquid applique. Just add a few dots where you want, let dry overnight then heat with your heat tool and it puffs right up!

Meet Party Piper (by Lori Boyd):

I coloured up Party Piper with my copics thinking I had some perfect red and white Christmas dp in my stash, but when I went to look for it, I couldn't find it. So after looking through what felt like a thousand sheets of paper I had to settle on this new awesome paper by Imaginisce. It doesn't really match and didn't turn out as 'classic' as I wanted but it's cute enough anyway.

Be sure to check out the rest of the Design Team HERE, to see their AMAZING creations! I'm completely in awe of their wonderful talent and creativity! We'll be back again on November 3rd for our 2nd Winter Party Preview. Don't miss it!

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!

Challenge #2...scallops buttons and bling oh my...

Today is the start of our 2nd Challenge at Baby Bud Designs!!!

We were thrilled with the turnout for our first challenge and want to thank everyone who played along! AND as a special thanks to everyone who played along....Mary Anne has decided to giveaway a 2nd freebie! You'll have to check out the Baby Bud Blog to get yours so you'll be able to play along for your chance to win a great prize!!!

Our 2nd Challenge is:

Scallops, Buttons & Bling

We only have one rule: please use a Baby Bud Image!!!!

This card features 'Buggy Bloom', I used the top of the baby carriage as the 'scallops', then added buttons for wheels and its raining bling from the flower petals!!!

Make sure you check out what the other Lady Buds have to show you! You won't be disapointed!

I hope to see you playing along!!! Have a great weekend & thanks for stopping by!

A special post...

I'm posting these cards for my sweet friend Giovana. She's having a card drive for two very special kids with spinabifida. You can see all the detials HERE and how you can send a few cards to make a few kids smile and win a great prize package!

This one's for Logan

This one's for Rebekah
Sorry such a quick post tonight, but I wanted to get this posted before I forget and its too late!!!
Hope you're all having a great night! Thanks for stopping by!

Halloween Princess!

Today I'm posting one of my favorite Halloween cards featuring Princess Chloe from Claudia & Co. Stamps. She is one of the latest Puddle Jumpers created by Lori Boyd and I looove her!!! I totally had the exact same little pumpkin treat holder when I was little. I would cram all the candy possible into that little round bucket...lol!!!

I added some of my own treats to Chloe's pumpkin bucket, and covered it with lots of glitter!!! I've been holding off on buying our candy this year so I don't dig in and have to buy more the night before...anyone else have that problem?...lol...

Make sure to come back and party with us for our 1st preview of the Winter Party Release on Friday!

Have a great night, thanks for stopping by and I hope all of your little 'trick or treaters' have a fun and safe halloween!

Get Sketchy with us....

Today's challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is a fabulous SKETCH!!!! Our super talented Krafty Girl Michele has created another one of her amazing layouts:

For my card today I used Noelle! Isn't she the sweetest with the sparkly candy cane dress and all?

I followed the sketch as closely as I could and coloured her up with my copics. Actually I coloured her up last Saturday during one of the demo's we did at Scrapfest. I'm surprised she made it home in one peice! It took me a while but I found some dp in my stash by My Minds Eye that matched the colours I used. I added lots of Stardust Stickles to her dress, I had to take a picture up close of the stickles cause I looooove them so much!!!! I also added some 3D Crystal Lacquer to the candycanes to make them look shiny. Those pink jewel brads are from the Paper Studio (Spare Parts line).

Be sure to check out what the rest of the Krafty Girls have to show you, and if you play along you'll get the chance to win Christmas Clara, the brand new stamp that Michele used on her card!

I wish you all a fantastic weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

Howdy Partner!!

Today I'm posting a card featuring the adorable Cowboy McCoy from Claudia & Co Stamps. This is one of the latest Puddle Jumpers created by the sweet and talented

Lori Boyd!

I decided to colour him up to resemble 'Woody' from Toy Story. My son looooooved these movies and has all the characters. He's outgrown them now but won't give up the toys nor will I let him...lol!!! They'll go in a tote and have fun in the attic til someone else can use them!
I knew I had some left over Disney paper from scrapbooking so I dug around and found some that went perfectly! The little treat bag that he's holding in my card is actually a freebie download for all customers who purchase Cowboy McCoy and Princess Chloe. You get 3 free little digi treat bags to mix and match with each stamp!

Don't forget we still have a great challenge going on and there's lots of time to play! Click HERE for all the details!

I'll be posting another card with the adorable Princess Chloe in a while and make sure you come back on the 29th. Thats when we start previews for our huge Winter Party release! Is it ever gonna be a party!!!!!!

Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by!

October Release Blog Hop!!!

Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new Sweet Holiday October stamps! As you’ve seen over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, Annie Rodrigue has created some amazing festive characters this month! There are six images in the complete set and they are Christmas Clara, Nick, Noelle, Merry, Willard and Virginia and each one comes with it’s own matching accessory stamp and a bonus coordinating sentiment!

And Steven Leary is back with Miles the Mouse and his pals, having some jolly winter fun! You’ll get to check them all out in today’s October release day KRAFTY HOP!! You’ll meet Miles and Maisie Claus, Squirrel’s Gift, Mistletoe Miles and Maisie, Stocking Miles and Frosty the Snowmouse!

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 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!

Also, you’ve been enjoying the ‘Gimme Kimmie’s Kits’ so much, that we’re doing it again!! For those of you who just HAVE to have all the new images, we’ve got the perfect thing for you! Instead of clicking on each image that you’d like, you only have to click once to pick up a Gimme Kimmies Kit AND it’s at a discounted price!! What could be better??? Gimmie Kimmie Kit#1 features Annies images and Gimmie Kimmie Kit #2 features Steven's mice images!

So today I'd like to introduce you to Virginia!!! Isn't she the cutest???

I completely paper pieced her Christmas dress and used lots of star dust stickles on the gift wrap and also used some liquid pearls for the holly berries in her hair. I've had the dp in my stash for a while so I'm not sure of the name.

Make sure to swing by the Kraftin Kimmie Store and pick up these new stamps, you'll get a good head start on those Christmas cards!!!

Your next stop is my sweet friend and super talented Donna! So hop along and check out her wonderful creation!

Have fun and don't forget to leave comments for your chance to win!!!

Sneek Peek Day 3!!!!

Its day 3 of the October Krafty peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and today I'm introducing you to Stocking Miles!

If you attended Scrapfest this past weekend in Oshawa, then you had the chance to scoop up this brand new adorable image by Steven Leary. This was one of the stamped images we had at the KKS booth for people to take home and colour up. And I must say he was very popular! It was so great to meet some new people and finally meet some others that I know thru 'blog land', a big shout out to Tracey and Robin! I finally got to meet Krafty Girl Tara and past Krafty girl Vicki! Boy did we all have a hoot!! Just wanna thank my roomie Melanie for putting up with me all night...lol! And a big huge thanks to Kimmie, Al & Emileigh, for having me along! What a blast!

I coloured up Miles using my copic markers and added lots and lots of glitter!!! I cut him out and popped him onto a smaller sized card using some brand new Christmas paper by Imaginisce that I picked up at Scrappin' Great Deals! And those yummy glittery candy dots are now available at SGD as well! I looooove the Candy Dots, they're one of my favorite embellishments!!!! I added some ribbon and a few bows to finish it off!

Be sure to come back tomorrow when we will be having our big blog hop for the new release!

Until then, you can check out what the rest of the wonderful Krafty Girls have to show you!!!

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!

Sneek Peek Day 2!

Its day 2 of the October Krafty peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and today I'm introducing you to Nick! He's all decked out in his holiday suit waiting for some smootches under the mistletoe!!! And it looks like he ain't givin up til he gets one...teehee!

Isn't he a cutie? Be sure to check out the rest of the Krafty Girls to see what great sneek peeks they've got for you!

I'll be back tomorrow for day 3 of sneek peeks and then be sure to come back on Tuesday for the big Release Blog Hop!

Thanks for stopping by!

1st October Sneeky Peek AND a Challenge!!!

Welcome to another fabulous Challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!!

This week's challenge is:

'Non-traditional Christmas Colours'!

ALSO, today is Sneek Peek #1 of the brand new October Release! Which is full wonderful new Christmas images from Steven Leary and Annie Rodrigue!!! We will have two more days of peeks, then on Tuesday we will have our big Blog Hop Release party where these new stamps will be available for purchase!!! Woo hoo!

For my Challenge card & sneek peek, I've used 'Merry'

I coloured her up using my copic markers and decided to use some non-traditonal 'holiday' colours like orange and blue to match the totally rockin brand new Crate paper dp. I picked up the whole line of paper at Scrappin' Great Deals a few weeks ago while some of us Krafty Girls were preparing for the very first Kraftin Kimmie Krafty Day Event. The day was a huge success and so much fun I can't wait for the next one. It was really great meeting some new people and hangin out with fellow crafters that share the same passion!

I'll be back tomorrow with another sneek peek of the new release! Until then be sure to visit the rest of the Krafty Girls to see what peeks they've got for ya! And don't forget to play along with us, you'll be in the running to win some Krafty Rubber!!!

Oh and if you happen to be heading out to Scrapfest in Oshawa today, be sure to swing by the Kraftin' Kimmie Booth and say hi to us! The new release will be available for purchase!!! Woo hoo!!

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!

Scrapfest!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey there everyone! Just a quick little post tonight to tell you all that KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS will be attending Scrapfest in Oshawa Ontario tomorrow and Saturday! I will be joining Kimmie and her fam and a few other Krafty Girls and I know we are going to have a blast!

So if you are planning on attending be sure to swing by and say HI!!!!!

Here is more info, which can also be found on the Kraftin' Kimmie Blog:

We have a SUPER exciting surprise for all the Scrapfest attendees! Wanna know what it is??? Well, as you probably know, if you are a KKStamps fan, we usually have a new release each month. And our October stamps haven't been released yet.....well, we just HAPPEN to have them all packaged up and ready to bring to Scrapfest to release THIS WEEKEND!!! Yep, yep!! Scrapfest attendees can purchase the soon to be released October Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!!

You will get the first opportunity to get your inky little fingers on them. They aren't going to be released anywhere else until next Tuesday, October 19th!!! Heehee!

We've got a cute little tag for our make and take featuring a couple of the new Miles the Mouse stamps, so stop by and make one! You'll get to colour with some of the Krafty Girls so make sure you stop by!

Now just a reminder, this will be a CASH ONLY event for us, so be sure to stop at a bank machine on your way over. We've got lots of new goodies for you to see, plus you can pick up lots of other fun stamps from our previous releases to add to your collection! We'll have lots of past themes including: Halloween, Pinup Girls, Fairytales, Mermaids etc.....all ready to help you make fun cards and scrapbook pages!!

So be sure to come see us at Booth #425 on Friday and Saturday!! We'll be at Durham College in Oshawa in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre! See you there!!

A spoooooooky challenge!!!

Happy Saturday Everyone!!! Today at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, our sweet and talented Krafty Girl Andrea wants to see your SPOOOOKY CARDS!

Thats right make it as spooky as you can and link up your project for us to see!

For my card I used 'Batty Princess'.

I just love this image illustrated by Annie Rodrigue...it's one of her original designs and I thought was perfect for the Spoooooky Card theme!

I ended up only using the top half of the image (my markers were behaving badly, tsk tsk..haha) so I took out my creative memories circle cutters and cut a hole in my card so I could 'pop' her out of it. I completely cut her out being very careful not to snip any hair or fingers...(lots of patience on this one). When I popped her out I thought it looked like its her little home and she's holding up a 'warning' sign that things might get spooky if you come in...lol!!!

I added some Basic Grey dp on the inside to add a little bit more dimension, rather than leaving it all black. For the front panel, I broke out my Cuttlebug spider web embossing folder and my Inkssentials ink tool, some charcoal chalk ink, and went to town!!! I printed off the word 'spooky' from my computer and randomly cut out the letters and also sponged them with the charcoal chalk ink. I adhered them to a little piece of twine that I carefully placed in her dainty little batty fingers!

Although she was fun to colour up, minus the marker mishap...I really need to work on my shading...sometimes I really have a hard time figuring out the shadows and shading on really detailed images. I often turn to my good friend Melanie's blog where I get amazing inspiration! She recently posted some fantastic tips and info on shadows, shading, light sources etc...The post is HERE, you must check it out, she knows what she's talking about!!!

Be sure to check out the other spoooky cards from the wonderful Krafty Girls! You'll be spooked for sure!!!

Well, this was a lengthy post, feeling a little chatty today...lol...getting ready for Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. To all of my fellow Canadian crafters 'Happy Thanksgiving'!

Challenge #5 at C&Co!

Our theme for this month's challenge at Claudia & Company Stamps is:

The Color ORANGE, BUTTONS AND RIBBON!

I used Mr. Smiles for my card!

I coloured up Mr. Smiles using my copic markers and used lots bright fun colours to match the dp by Bo Bunny. I raided my ribbon jar and found a few that matched and the buttons I had in my stash. With Halloween a few weeks away, I think this is the perfect challenge!

Claudia and Co. Challenges are set monthly. We will post a new challenge each month on the 2nd Friday of every month.

We only have 1 rule....Use ONLY Claudia and Company Stamps!

We can't wait to see what you create!! Have a great day, thanks for stopping by!

Monday Challenge at TPE!

Childhood
(ex: Playful Fun, Dress Up, anything with a child)

Our Showcase Company for the next 2 weeks is
Claudia and Company

Claudia and Company just had their October Release.
Lori Boyd, artist of the Puddle Jumpers has designed two new sweeties for the release.
We are super excited for you to meet them.

These new cuties fit perfectly with our theme these next 2 weeks.

For my card I've used Cowboy McCoy!

I was a little pressed for time on this card so I had to put my thinking 'cowboy' hat on...lol...bad pun I know...Anyway I love my kraft paper and thought I'd try something I've never done before but have seen on many other cards and LOVE the look!

I stamped Cowboy McCoy directly onto the kraft cardstock and used a few prismacolor pencils and gamsol to add a bit of colour. Then I added some fun buttons and rub on and it was done in a flash!

Be sure to check out what the rest of the design team has to show you! You love them all!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great week!

A Big Sale & a Blog Hop!!!

Welcome to our Anniversary Krafty Hop!!! Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is celebrating their ONE Year Anniversary! We are celebrating in several ways….first of all, our challenge this week is to create a Celebration card! You can celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, graduation or even celebrate friendship! Whatever you feel like celebrating, just join in our challenge and ONE lucky stamper will win stamps from our OCTOBER release!! Yep!! That’s right….these images haven’t even been released yet and YOU could win some, so be sure to join in!! You have a week to play along!

Also, the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Shop is having a SALE!! Assorted images from all of our four lines of stamps are on sale from now until Monday, October 4th, so scoop up some for yourself or for gifts!!

Lastly, be sure to leave a comment on each and every stop along the hop because some lucky stampers will win some stamps!! Woohooooooo!

Here is the list of the Blog Hop:
Challenge blog
Tara
Tracy

Andrea

Krista :)
Diana

Melanie

Angie

Pam

Elaine
Donna
Michele
Tori

Kimmie

I used Miles the Clown for my card today cause it looks like he's all ready for a party, and the way I see it, a SALE is a PARTY so I thought this would work for my CELEBRATION CARD!

Don't miss out on this fantastic sale goin on and we'd also love to see you enter your card for our CELEBRATION Challenge this week!

Your next stop on the hop is our very sweet and talented Diana!!!

Thanks for stopping by, hope you're having a great weekend!

BLOG HOP TIME!

Wow, September is already gone, that went by way too fast!!!! But with the beginning of each month brings another great release from Claudia & Co. Stamps! Starting today, you'll be able to get your inky hands on these brand new stamps featuring 2 new adorable Puddle Jumpers by Lori Boyd and a very smiley Monster by Jane Beljo!

AND during the month of October, for every Claudia & Co. Stamp that is purchased Claudia will donate $1.00 per single stamp & $2.00 per set to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation!!!! Awesome Claudia!

Here is the order of the hop:

Claudia and Company Blog
Lori
Tori
Krista :)
Kim
Tracy
Kadie
Risa
Sandra
Sheri
Jessica Diedrich - October Guest Designer Yay! :)
Claudia

Without further ado....please meet:

Cowboy McCoy

Princess Chloe

Do you see the cute little treat bag Chloe is holding? Its one of three digital treat bags (one is striped and one is a pumpkin). And any customer who purchases both Cowboy McCoy and Princess Chloe will receive all three little digi treat bags as a bonus freebie!!! Woo hoo!

Mr. Smiles

Did I mention that if you leave a comment on EVERY blog in the hop you will be eligible to win a nice little prize from Claudia & Co.? So make sure you visit all the blogs and don't forget to leave a comment as you hop along!

Your next stop on the hop is the talented KIM!

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Hopping!