Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps March Previews Day Four: You Are My Sunshine!

Welcome back for another fun day of previews. We are now on our forth day of previews for the March release at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps.

Today's preview by artist and Krafty girl Becky Pearce is called YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE! This stamps set was recently previewed as part of the latest spring card kit that are still available in the shop (here).

This set is a lot of fun to mix and match the different images and it works well with the bright colours in the Echo Park Spring collection.

I used masking paper, to create my little duck and boots scene. I first stamped the image of the duck that sits in front. I stamped it again on masking paper (you can also use a post it note). Cut out the image from the masking paper and place on top of the stamped duck image. Ink up the image going into the background (the boots) and stamp. Once you remove your masking paper the boots will only stamp on the paper in thearea that was not covered with masking paper. It's a lot of fun.

Inside the card I kept everything clean and simple.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: You Are My Sunshine (Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps)
Dies: Stitching Marks Circles, Circle dies (YNS)
Paper: Echo Park Spring
Other: American Crafts Hemp Twine (Straw)

Remember to hop along and check out all of the fabulous previews from the Krafty Girls today. Leave a comment on each of the blogs as you are hopping along. There will be one lucky winner selected from all of the comments this week to WIN some Krafty $ to spend in the KKS store.

Release Party
Join Kimmie and the Krafty Girls as we party and celebrate the March release. The party will be on the Facebook event page (here) on Saturday March 19 at 2:00 pm (EST). I hope to see you there.

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps March Previews Day Three: Welcome to the Neighbourhood

Hello Krafty Friends and welcome to day three of our previews for the March release at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps.

Today we have two sets by artist Cheryl Grant. The first is a darling set calls HAPPY NEW HOME and the second one featured here, is WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD!

I love colouring the sweet little bird houses in fun colours. I used paper from Simple Stories Homespun collection.

Here is a look at the inside of the card.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Welcome to the Neighbourhood (Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps)
Die: Fence Die (YNS)
Paper: Simple Stories Homespun

Now it's time for you to hop along and check out all of the fabulous projects from the Krafty Girls. Leave a comment on each of the blogs are you hop along. There will be one lucky winner selected from all of the comments this week to WIN some Krafty $ to spend in the KKS store.

Release Party
Join Kimmie and the Krafty Girls as we party and celebrate the March release. The party will be on the Facebook event page (here) on Saturday March 19 at 2:00 pm (EST). I hope to see you there.

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps March Preview Day One: Teacup Fairy

Hello Krafty Friends and welcome as we start our first day of previews for the March release at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps. This month we have a great collection of images that will put a smile on your face.

For our first preview, we have two darling fairy sets from Artist Annie Rodrigue. The first is called Rosie Fairy and the second, which I have featured today, is the sweet TEACUP FAIRY.

Nothing better then fairies and teacups. Here is a look at my card using paper from Penny Black Painted Blooms collection.

Inside the card, I used the One Cup at a Time set for my sentiment.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Teacup Fairy, One Cup at a Time (Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp)
Paper: Penny Black Painted Blooms
Other: American Crafts Twine (Truffle)

Now it's time for you to hop along and check out all of the fabulous projects from the Krafty Girls. Leave a comment on each of the blogs are you hop along. There will be one lucky winner selected from all of the comments this week to WIN some Krafty $ to spend in the KKS store.

Release Party
Join Kimmie and the Krafty Girls as we party and celebrate the March release. The party will be on the Facebook event page (here) on Saturday March 19 at 2:00 pm (EST). I hope to see you there.

Your Next Stamp Sketch/Colour Challenge #34 (Silly Monster)

Hello and welcome to another week of our sketch/colour challenge # 34 at Your Next Stamp.

Every two weeks there is a new challenge that features a sketch and colour inspiration. Pick the one that inspires you most, or try to use both on your creation for an added challenge. The best part of these challenges, is that you might WIN a gift certificate to the YNS store!

If you chose to use the colour inspiration, be sure to use at least 3 colours, along with any additional neutrals.

This week I used the sketch for my inspiration and had a little fun with something old (Silly Monsters stamp Stitched Rectangles dies and Scrapworks Strips die) and something new (Cool Tags One die). The fun paper (also new) is Simple Stories Let's Party!

For the sketch/colour challenge # 34, you have until Thursday March 17th (midnight EST) to pay along. Head over to the Your Next Stamp to play along. Head over to the Your Next Stamp blog for more inspiration and to link up your own creation.

One random participant will WIN a $15 gift card to the YNS store. If you feature a YNS stamp or die (must be the main focus), you will receive an additional $5. When you use a YNS image/die, there is also a chance of being selected as the YNS Top Pick! The winner and "top pick" are announced on the Your Next Stamp blog the Sunday following the close of the challenge.

Thanks for stopping in and have a fabulous and crafty day!

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Silly Monsters
Dies: Cool Tag One, Scrapworks Strips, Stitched Rectangles, Circle die
Paper: Simple Stories Let's Party, Bazzill Jawbreaker

Your Next Stamp March DT Dare (Magical Unicorn)

Welcome to the March Your Next Stamp Design Team dare. Each month the design team is given a special challenge to help show off the new stamps and dies released each month.

For the month of March in honour of International Women's day our challenge theme is called.........CELEBRATING WOMEN!

As a mom of two daughter's I decided to pull my inspiration from them and a few things they love, reading and UNICORNS! This challenge is ACCEPTED!

In my home, it wouldn't be unusual to come across at least one person with their nose stuck in a book and trips to the book store are at least a monthly (sometime weekly) occurrence. The first thing my girls asked for when they saw the Magical Unicorn stamp was for me to make them each a bookmark. I am pretty sure the Bookmark/Tag die is one if not my most used die set.

I used a couple of different effects for these bookmarks and I even made my own tassel!

This beautiful unicorn is for my oldest daughter. For the background on this bookmark, I used a combination of watercolour paint and Heidi Swapp Colour Shine Mists (Citron, Teal and Amethyst). The believe sentiment is from the Magical Unicorn die set. I ran the sentiment through my Xyron sticker maker getting the top of the sentiment covered with adhesive. I then added Glitter Ritz transparent micro fine glitter for a little sparkle. The unicorn image was fussy cut.

This second sweet bookmark is for my youngest bookworm and now rests between the pages of her current Harry Potter book! This background was created using Distress Ink (Picked Raspberry, Peacock Feathers, Fossilized Amber, Faded Jeans and Black Soot). After applying the lighter colours of ink to the cardstock, I then heat embossed the sentiment. I added the darker ink and used a wipe to remove any ink from the sentiment. For the splatters on the bookmark, I used Perfect Pearls mist.

If you head over to the Your Next Stamp blog for the March DT Dare post, leave a comment and there will be a chance for you to WIN! You could win a stamp of your choice! Perhaps a new unicorn stamp!

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful Wednesday!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Magical Unicorn
Dies: Magical Unicorn, Bookmark/Tag large
Paper: Kaisercraft Utopia
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versa Fine ink, Distress Ink (Picked Raspberry, Peacock Feathers, Fossilized Amber, Faded Jeans and Black Soot
Other: Recollection White Embossing powder, Heidi Swapp Color Shine Ink (Citron, Teal and Amethyst), Artist Loft Watercolour paint, Perfect Pearl Mist, Glitter Ritz transparent microfine glitter embroidery thread

Your Next Stamp March Release Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Your Next Stamp March release blog hop!

This month we have a fabulous selection of stamps and dies. Whether you are working on a few Easter projects, looking ahead to summer and vacation time or like something a little fun and magical, there is sure to be something in this release for you. This month we also have some of your returning favourites with Phoebe and Sprinkles, as well as some new dies, that are sure to go on your wish list.

My first card features MUSIC BUNNY. This adorable set will be a great set for music lovers. With my daughter's taking piano lessons, this set is perfect to create a nice thank you note for the teacher.

The paper is from Simple Stories So Fancy collection.

Here is a look at the inside of the card.

YNS supplies used: Music Bunny 

For my next project, I created a card using the darling HEY CHICKIE stamp and die set, along with the new PEEK A BOO TRIO die.

The paper is Echo Park Spring.

Here is a look at the finished inside of the card.

YNS supplies used:

Hey Chickie stamp and die, Small Peekaboo Trio Die, Scrapwork Strips Die

In celebration of this month's release, Karen has a fabulous deal for you!

Thank you for hopping along with us today. I hope you find a little inspiration and maybe a few stamps and dies that you'd like to add to your YNS collection. As you are hoping along today, remember to leave a comment for the designer. We love to hear from you and there is a fabulous prize available for a lucky stamps ($25 YNS gift certificate). All of the blogs on the hop are listed below. The hop continues until March 8th at midnight (EST).

Don't forget to come back and join us on March 9th to see the winner from the blog hop comments and check out the latest Design Team Dare.

Have a great day and happy hopping!

Your Next Stamp March Sneak Peek - Magical Unicorn

It's preview time at Your Next Stamp!

I am very excited to share with you a preview of one of the amazing new stamps sets that is part of the March release for Your Next Stamp. All of the new release stamps will be available soon. If you cannot way and want to getting a peek at more of this month's stamps and maybe start your wish list, checkout today's peeks.

The full list of preview projects can be found on the Your Next Stamp blog.

My preview project features the Magical Unicorn stamp and die set. Having two little girls, unicorns are one of the mythical creatures that are very much loved in our household. I had a lot of fun using my distress inks to create the background.

The background was created using a mixture of Distress Inks. I started off adding Dusty Concord, Peeled Paint and Mermaid Lagoon on the background cardstock in various spots. Once the background was fully covered I darkened the outside end and in towards the center using Faded Jeans. Finally to darken the edge of my background further I added Black Soot ink.

For the little glittery splatters, I used a small tip paint brush to flick on some Perfect Pearls Mist.

The unicorn was coloured with Copic markers and fussy cut.

Here is a look at the inside of the card.

I hope you enjoy the previews for the Your Next Stamp March release. Remember to check out all of the previews from the design team. The complete list of previews is available on the Your Next Stamp blog.

Stop back tomorrow to join our March release bog hop. There will be a lot of amazing projects to see and prizes to be won! You don't want to miss this amazing release. On March 9 we will also have our next Design Team dare challenge, which means there is another chance to win a prize!

Happy PEEKING everyone!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Magical Unicorn
Dies: Magical Unicorn Die
Ink: Memento Tuxedo black, Distress Ink (Peeled Paint, Dusty Concord, Mermaid Lagoon, Faded Jeans, Black Soot)
Paper: Kaisercraft Utopia