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Hop and Shop August Krafty Release

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Today we are celebrating all the wonderful new magical things in our AUGUST Release that are NOW AVAILABLE
in the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Shop!
All THREE of our new stamp sets along with two new stencils, our stunning new hybrid ink colour, Tempting Tangerine and sweet new Halloween krafty dots were released yesterday and we’re
excited to share everything with you in a fabulous blog hop!
So let’s check everything out in action as we hop around the Krafty Design Team’s blogs today! Grab a nice hot (or cold) beverage, sit back and relax while we take you on this krafty tour!
First up we have this fabulous Thanksgiving set by artist Neda Sadreddin and we’re so excited about it!! It’s called…
IT’S TURKEY DAY!
Next up we have not one but TWO fabulous stamp set from artist Sabrina van Vloten called…..
TOO CUTE TO SPOOK….
and OWL-CHEMY!!
Available now is our stunning new Krafty Kolours hybrid ink colour in the large ink pad, the mini cube and ink refill called…
TEMPTING TANGERINE!!
We have two new stencils that coordinate perfectly with our lovely new stamp sets and they are….
GHOULISH GHOSTS and GORGEOUS GAUZE!
And lastly we have the perfect finishing touch for your magical creations with our new Krafty Dots called…
HALLOWEEN DOTS!
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 creations! Then jump on over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps SHOP and grab some goodies for yourself!

Happy kraftin’!

I decided to get a little messy and play with the new ghost stencil and some paints and of course Copic inks!

I created 5 different card fronts and then created cards just layering papers, adding a little ribbon and a few dots. So much fun!

I will be sharing a full real time video this coming Wednesday with exactly how I created all the card fronts. Successes, bloopers and just plain disasters are all in there. I will put a line at the Copic In The Craft Room Facebook page as well as the Kraftin Kimmie Fan page on Wednesday!

Have a Happy Colorful Day!



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August Peeks Kraftin’ Kimmie Day 1

***August Krafty Peeks….Day ONE!! Thursday, Aug 13th, 7am est
Woohoo! Get ready!
It is time for Krafty Peeks again
at Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!!
The August Krafty Peeks begin today and you’re not going to believe the fabulous goodies we have in store for you this month! As you may know our August release is always focused on fall and Halloween!!
Today is Day One of our August Krafty Peeks and we are kicking things off with the perfect FALL stamp set!
This set is from artist Neda Sadreddin and it’s called…
IT’S TURKEY DAY!!
Check out these adorable pilgrims and the super fun turkey!! Won’t these just make the cutest Thanksgiving cards! This set also includes 5 awesome sentiments and 2 accessory stamps!
As you hop around the Krafty Team’s blogs today you will see the IT’S TURKEY DAY! stamp set in action in combination with our all of our other awesome new AUGUST Kraftin’ Kimmie products!
You will spot our newest addition to the Krafty Kolours Hybrid Ink rainbow! It’s a vibrant new orange named
TEMPTING TANGERINE!
As always it will be available in full sized ink pads, mini cubes and ink refills!
We’ve got TWO brand new Krafty Stencils for this month’s release to help accessorize your creations!
They are called GHOULISH GHOSTS & GORGEOUS GAUZE!
One perfect for all your spooky cards and the other a fabulous must have pattern for any occasion!
And of course, we are adding the perfect new coordinating Krafty Dots for this release! The package includes mini enamel dots in varying sizes in 6 different colours!
These ones are called
HALLOWEEN DOTS!
You’ll get to see all of our brand new goodies in action over the next few days of August Krafty Peeks and everything will be released at our LIVE Online Release Party in the Krafty Friends facebook group on Saturday, August 15th at 2 pm EST!
For now, hop around and check out some incredible designs from our Krafty Team!! Be sure to leave some love on EACH stop on the hop because I’m going to be giving away some krafty $$ to the shop!! PLUS our designers are AMAZING and you should tell them so! 😉
Come on back tomorrow for more
HALLOWEEN krafty goodness!
See you then!

Playing with the It’s Turkey Day Images today! I LOVE this little turkey! How stinking cute is he?! Colored him up with Copics of course. This time with a little no-line coloring. These are ALL earth tones by the way on the bird 😉

Then got him on a card! Sorry this post is short from me today! I am shifting again and the world is more topsy Turvey than normal, but make sure to watch for all the inspiration this week from the fabulous Kraftin’ Kimmie Design Team.

I will be back Saturday with some more crafty goodness from this release AND next Wednesday with a new video!

Have a Happy Colorful Day!

(And Healthy Too!)

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Dare 2B Artzy on Kraft and White


Good morning friends! I have a little Tuesday morning inspiration from Dare 2B Artzy today. I decided to play with a little Kraft colored cardstock along side of my white cardstock today. It is always nice to see direct comparisons to me so you can really see the differences!

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Here is the image on one of my go to Copic white cardstocks. Simple coloring small amounts of shading on the vase, but very minimal.
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And here is the image on Kraft paper. Believe it or not the same colors were used on this copy of the image, Because Copic ink is transparent the Kraft paper shines through and significantly changes the look of the colors. Another major difference when working with Kraft paper is the softness. Kraft paper tends to be significantly softer then a smooth white cardstock so the advantage is blending basically takes care of itself. Colors melt into each other. The disadvantage is the bleeding. The colors are moving fast and far, great for blending harder to keep inside the lines. Just something too be aware of when experimenting with Kraft.
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Both images went on to beautiful D2BA papers.
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I used the same patterned papers on the second card in a little different design, but love how the Kraft really changes the feel and look.
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One last peek side by side.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! below is a quick look at the D2BA products I used on the two cards above. You can click on the images to find them in the store.

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Have a Happy Colorful Day!

Thanks for stopping by today! And make sure to check out some of the products I’ve used here in the D2BA store!

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Happy Hoppin’ Day With Kraftin’ Kimmie

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Today we are celebrating all the wonderful new summertime things in our  JUNE Release that are NOW AVAILABLE
in the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Shop!

All THREE of our new stamp sets along with two new stencils, our stunning new hybrid ink colour, Sandy Shores and sweet new krafty dots were released yesterday and we’re
excited to share everything with you in a fabulous blog hop!

So let’s check everything out in action as we hop around the Krafty Design Team’s blogs today!  Grab a nice hot (or cold) beverage, sit back and relax while we take you on this krafty tour!

First up is fabulous girly set by artist Neda Sadreddin called
WHAT’S THE SCOOP?


Next is a fun set from artist Cheryl Grant featuring our fave kiddos called UNDERWATER FUN!


Lastly is an ADORABLY sweet stamp set from artist Becky Pearce called 

TURTLEY AWESOME!


Available now is our stunning new Krafty Kolours hybrid ink colour in the large ink pad, the mini cube and ink refill called

…SANDY SHORES!


We have two new stencils that coordinate perfectly with our lovely new stamp sets and they are….
NAUTICAL NETTING and KRAFTY SCENERY 3!


And lastly we have the perfect finishing touch for your summertime creations with our new Krafty Dots called…
SEASHORE DOTS!


All these new items are available individually however if you HAVE to have it all, we’ve got our JUNE GIMME KIMMIES KIT which contains everything AND at a discount!  But remember this is for a limited time and only while supplies last!


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 creations!  Then jump on over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps SHOP and grab some goodies for yourself!

I am playing with the “What’s the Scoop” set today. I had a little trouble picking which image to play with as I like them all but while still unpacking and running girls about smartly I had time for one so here you go!

I started with the inner tube instead of the girl today, super fun to add a pattern or break it into bands!
Skin was next, this young lady is lucky and has skin can get a healthy tan! I also colored up her tiny weeny bikini and sunglasses!
Hair and ice cream cone last…ice cream yummmm!
Next I decided on an ink background, three Copic Various Inks and some Yupo paper, easy peasy just drip drip drip.
Little fussy cutting and away she floats! I think I would like to be her today, peacefully floating and ice cream in hand.
Close up so you can see the coloring, amazing what I realize I am missing as I start making cards. My x-acto is hiding in a box still or back in Iowa ha ha!

I hope you are enjoying some sunshine where ever you are this fine day! Thank you for hopping by!

Have a Happy Colorful Day!

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Papa Bear and New Normal

Hello friends I am checking in this am with a little D2BA inspiration to start your day. I am coloring on the Papa Bear Stamp Set and I discovered as I pulled out my Copics and started that I am coloring a little different these days.

Artists go through phases in their lives like most of us we have favorites that come and go they have techniques that come and go or colors or mediums. I think I am in a “phase” of little to no blending in my Copic coloring. I find myself loving the artistic brush strokes of the markers, the texture that results and the quick and easy simplicity of the coloring.

This might have to do with the “phase” of my life right now! Most of you may be aware at this point that I have moved for the summer and my craft room is split in two. Half sits in boxes in an apartment my oldest daughter and I will return to in the fall in Des Moines. While the other half is exploding out of boxes onto the floor and one table top in my new office in Alaska! So please forgive me this summer as the cards will be SIMPLE. I am a simple card maker on the best of days but now that I am missing several of my larger tools and half of my stash (not sure which half yet) the card designs will be basic layering with a few details here and there. Of course the Copics came so the coloring will be there 😉.

Here is the current look of my crafty space:

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I look at these photos and I am a little overwhelmed ha ha! BUT I did get a little coloring done for you today so let’s switch over to that! I started with the background this time, not my normal but wanted to save the bears for last.
 
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Sky – BG000 Trees – YG03, BV20, BV23 Ground – YG63, YG67 Log – E31, E35, E25
 
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Next the bears, I used earth tones here and changed from the papa bear to the cub:

Papa – E43, E44, E47 Cub – E70, E71, E74

All that is left is the small details Papa bear’s scarf and a butterfly. I chose my D2BA papers first and then matched these last pieces on the image to my papers.

Scarf – YR18, B97 Butterfly – YR18, Y21 Trim – YR18

I put it all together after coloring the area around the frame with the sky color, BG000. Simple but complete.

Thank you as always for stopping by today! Make sure to stop by the Dare 2B Artzy hope to check out the newest products and doings! And don’t forget to tune in to the challenge each month for your chance at a little Dare 2B Artzy prize.

Have a Happy Colorful Day!

Thanks for stopping by today! And make sure to check out some of the products I’ve used here in the D2BA store!