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July Release Day with Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!

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

 at Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!

We are so excited to share a fabulous new set 

by artist Michelle Houghton

 called…

RELAXALOTL!

These adorable axolotl friends fit right in with our underwater theme this month!! And of course we have lots of punny sentiments to go with them!
 
Check out RELAXALOTL! in so many amazing creations today as you hop around the Krafty Team’s blogs!  You’ll also see the beautiful new stencils, SASSY SEASHELLS and the UNDERWATER SCENERY Layering Stencil 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 12 noon ET!  See you there!
 

Hope you have liked this months release and are already picking a few items to add to your Krafty space! Today I am coloring up one of the axolotl from the new set that I created. When Kim asked me to draw this set I have to admit I did not know what an axolotl was. I fell in love immediately, who can resist a little critter that is always smiling?!! Here is a peek at the Copic markers that I used on the axolotls on this card.

And here are the colors that I used to create the water effect over the axolotls.

Here is a look at the coloring, I did this image in a no-line style.

A couple layers to finish the card!

Thanks for stopping by remember that the release goes live today!

Have a Happy Colorful Day!

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Day 3 of the July Kraftin’ Kimmie Peeks!

 Today is our third day of Krafty Peeks for the July Release

 at Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!

 
 
Today we are ‘peeking’ a beautiful scenery set 
from artist Michelle Houghton
 and it’s called…..

BAREFOOT BEACH!

 
 
We now have a new seaside landscape to add to our collection!! If you’re a fan, you’ll also want to check out the beautiful Majestic Mountains scenery and Desert Landscape sets!!

Check out BAREFOOT BEACH! in so many creations today as you hop around the Krafty Team’s blogs! You’ll also see the new stencils along the way!

 

You’ll see more of our July goodies tomorrow, and then everything will be released after our LIVE Online Release Party on Saturday at 12 noon ET in the Krafty Friends facebook group!  
 
 
For now, check out all the beautiful projects in today’s hop!
See you tomorrow!

Thank you as always for stopping by! I have a simple card to share today using the Barefoot Beach image. I am using my Copics, but this time on watercolor paper. For those who have not tried it watercolor paper blends incredibly easy! The softness of the paper lets even harder blends turn smooth with ease. The biggest draw back is the absorbency of the paper. Watercolor paper is made to soak up moisture and it will soak up your ink as well. You will find you will use more than you normally would on a small image. I believe the effects are still worth it. Here are the colors I used:

A close up look at the Copic on watercolor paper.

A couple pieces of patterned paper and a card.

Have a Happy Colorful Day!

 

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Desert Landscape – Kraftin’Kimmie June Release Peeks

       Welcome back to Day TWO of our June Krafty Peeks!

Are you excited about what you’ve seen so far!?  Are you ready for more?

I hope your answer was yes because we’ve got more fabulous fun for you today!

 

The stamp set we are ‘peeking’ for you today is from 
artist Michelle Houghton
 and it’s called…..

DESERT LANDSCAPE!

If you loved the beautiful Majestic Mountains scenery, then you will definitely love our newest landscape scene!! You can colour this up as the focal image – or use it as a background for your favourite characters! It looks amazing inside our fabulous You’ve Been Framed stamps as well!

 Check out DESERT LANDSCAPE! and our new stencils in so many awesome creations today as you hop around the Krafty Team’s blogs!  

You’ll see more of our June goodies all week, and then everything will be released after our LIVE Online Release Party on Saturday at 2 pm ET in the Krafty Friends facebook group!  

 

Thanks so much for stopping by my little crafty blog today. We are mostly unpacked in our new home. We have celebrated (and continue) my youngest’s graduation from high school. And I have two more trips to make in quick succession before mid June so if you think I have been a little quiet, life has continued to flood this house and I am working on getting my head above water or at least trying to rebalance and figure out the new norm. I did some Copic coloring on Kraft paper this month. I actually like coloring on Kraft it has it’s challenges but when you get the hang of it it is fast and loose. Super fun for a change! Here are the Copics I used:

Because of the ink bleeding much further you tend to use less ink and fewer colors on Kraft. Here is a closer look at the coloring,

This photo is a little washed out. It is hard not having ANY white to help edit off of, but it gives you a sense of where the colors are laying and how they blend or sit side by side. The photo with the completed card below gives a better idea of the finished color.

It has been fun designing stamps with Kim and working with her is always inspiring. I hope you find some inspiration in this month’s Krafty release as well!

Have a Happy Colorful Day!

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Hop and Shop Kraftin’ Kimmie Celebration

 Woohoo!!! 

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

 Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Shop!

 

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 drink, sit back and relax while we take you on a krafty tour! 

First up we have an awesome set of monkey buddies, hanging out and having fun

 

designed by Neda Sadreddin
 and called…..
 

MONKEY BUSINESS!

 

Next, is an awesome butterfly set with bee and flower accessory stamps
 
by artist Michelle Houghton
 and it’s called…..
 
 

 

 

Third, we have a fantastic clockwork set

by artist Michelle Houghton again

 called…

IT’S ABOUT TIME! 

 

 

 

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

 

BUTTERFLY BOUNTY

A 2 Piece Layering Stencil!

 

 

 
 
 
And…. if you need it all… 
 
 
 
And don’t forget our awesome Stamp Of The Month!! We have the fabulous Ticky Tock stamp, which is FREE with your order of $75 or more before shipping/tax!  (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 designs!  Then jump on over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps shop and grab some of these fabulous goodies for yourself!

 

Happy Krafting!

 

PS. You can see everything up close in the Live Release Replay on Facebook!!

Sharing a second card from the new flutter high set. A little more online Copic coloring. I am having a blurring issue and in process in figuring out if it is a paper, ink or me issue. Ha Ha so bear with me!

Colors used: B04, B02, B00, V17, V04, C7, C5, Copic Multiliner

The card I created is just some simple layers all stacked up!

Thank you for stopping by! Make sure to hop through the whole team today 😁

Have a Happy Colorful Day!

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Release Day May Kraftin’ Kimmie!

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

 at Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!

 
 

 

We are so excited to share a ‘timeless’ new set 

by artist Michelle Houghton

 called…

IT’S ABOUT TIME!

These beautiful clocks and timepieces with fabulous coordinating sentiments will definitely be a go-to stamp set!

Check out IT’S ABOUT TIME! in so many amazing creations today as you hop around the Krafty Team’s blogs!  You’ll also see the beautiful new stencils, BUTTERFLY BOUNTY, a 2 piece layering Stencil and STYLISH STARS 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 2 pm ET!  See you there!

*Be sure to join us for our Live Release Party as one lucky Facebook commenter will win Krafty $’s!!

 

Thanks for stopping by today to check out the May release! The Timeless set is super fun, hope you like it! I colored up the Cuckoo clock with my Copics, here are the colors I used:

Here is a look at the finished card.

and a closer look at the coloring.

Have a Happy Colorful Day!

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