Altenew Bountiful Branch

Hey peeps.  I'm back with a quick post.  I purchased the Altenew Bountiful Branch stamp set this month and I've fallen hard for it.  I was a little bit nervous at first to use a layering stamp set but this one is so easy to use and make beautiful cards.  I shared a live broadcast on Periscope putting this card together and the color combinations I used.  I can see it by clicking the link.

These cards were so easy to make and the color variations are limitless.  

I highly suggest you pick up this stamp set for it's ease of use for your holiday cards.  Have a great day everyone.  I'll see you back here soon.

Last Christmas Card Tutorial for 2017

Hey peeps.  Well this is it!!  My last Christmas card tutorial for 2017.  I really don't know where this year has disappeared to.  It seems like I blinked and it was gone.  I'm blessed to say that I made it through so far. (wink wink).  Only a week and some change and this year is over.

For my last tutorial I thought I would end with a shaker card.  I really challenged myself to make some last minute interactive cards so I can swing in the new year keeping up that trend.  The more I do them the less I'm afraid of them.  LOL  I used the adorable Santa's Wonderland from Neat & Tangled and the Stitched Collage Frame from My Favorite Things to make this shaker card.  I've listed all the products I used below.  You can easily make any kind of shaker card with this die cut.  This one will be used a ton as I'm already in love with it.

Here's a quick tutorial on how this shaker came together.  You can watch it right here on my blog or over on my YT channel mzdanajoy.  I have links below using affiliate links however there is no additional cost to you.

Have a great Monday everyone.  As I stated I will not be posting anymore tutorial until the beginning of the year but I will have some Christmas and winter inspiration here on the blog.  Hugs to you all!

MFT Cool Day and Merry Christmas Circle Die

Hey peeps.  Happy Wednesday.  We are getting closer and closer to Christmas.  I'm still shaking things up in my room with some last minute cards.  Here is one I made for a sweet little girl who wanted an interactive card this year.

I stamped out the cute polar bear from the MFT Cool Days stamp set and colored him up with Copic markers and paired him with a sweet little birdie and sign.  Next I die cut out some snow drifts and the Merry Christmas circle die to begin the assembly of my shaker.  I used some older paper from my scrap bin and some lovely sequins from my ever growing sequin collection. I made sure to stamp shake me on the sign so she knew to shake the card so the sequins could move.

I'm trying to challenge myself to make a least one interactive card a month.  This way when I do make them I won't feel so overwhelmed and scared.  I outdid myself already this month and made a spinner/slider card last week.  You can find it here.

Have a great Wednesday everyone.  I'll see you back here soon.

Winter Challenge Card and Winner Announcement

Hey everyone and Happy Monday.  I'm back today to share a cute winter card as I'm participating in the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge and the MFT Sketch Challenge.  I decided to make a spinner card since I needed to make an interactive card for a friend of mine to give away to a sweet little girl.

I will tell you, I was CHALLENGED big time with this one.  It's simple process but I have been battled a cold, my mind was in a fog and I could not get my little bear to spin on the track. I reached out to my interactive genius friend Ilda from I Love Doing All Things Crafty.  She is like my superhero of interactive cards to figure out what I was doing wrong.  I even Periscoped with my favorite peeps to try to get this card done.  FINALLY I had to walk away and when I came back with a clear head I could finish it off and I LOVE it.

I used the bear from the Ski-sons Greetings from MFT and colored him with Copic markers.  To create the downhill slop for him to ride down I used the Surf and Turf die-namics.  For my background I used some distress inks in the colors of chipped sapphire, broken china and wilted violet.  I used the stitched hillside border dies from Lawn Fawn to make my snow drifts.  The sentiment, snowflakes and trees are from various Lawn Fawn stamp sets. I stamped the "I move" sentiment on the bear so the recipient knows that the bear moves.  That sentiment is from the Heffy Doodle Interactively Yours stamp set.  I sprinkled the card with a few pink, purple and blue gems.

UPDATE:  This card was "spotted" on the My Favorite Things blog!!  Woot woot!!  Thanks so much MFT for your sweet showcase!

Now for our winner announcement.  The winner of the Lawn Fawn stamp sets is:

LOIS WYCHE

Lois please email me at gotjoycreations@gmail.com to claim your prize. Thanks for stopping by today.  I'm working on some last minute cards so make sure to swing back by as I will have some quick tutorials to share with you.  Have a great day everyone.

Holly Inlay Background Card With Technique Tuesday

Hey hey everyone.  Glad to be back with you today.  I'm so happy to say I'm a featured artist for Technique Tuesday today.  I have a chance to work with some of their Greenhouse Society collection of stamps and dies.  What's so awesome about the Greenhouse Society is on the first of each month Technique Tuesdays releases a new set of flower stamps and matching craft dies. Each stamp set includes a classic flower or nature-themed image along with thoughtful card sentiment stamps. The set of craft dies provide mat die cut pieces for the flower or nature-themed stamped images. Using these flower stamps and matching dies, you can create a garden of beautiful, handmade cards!

What's even better...if you can become a auto-ship member  you can enjoy 25% off the Greenhouse Society stamp sets, a substantial discount on the matching craft dies, 15% off selected products, and free shipping on add-on orders.  Whoa that's a HUGE deal.  To learn more about the benefits of joining see the membership agreement!

Now let me share the card I made.  I used the Holly stamp set  and the holly crafting dies. To begin the card I used kraft card stock and I first stamped out the first holly and sentiment in versamark ink with my misti tool and heat embossed it with gold embossing powder.  I colored my image with colored pencils and gamsol.  Once the coloring was completed I placed my card panel back into my misti and stamped the image again to get my detailed lines back.  I sprinkled on more gold embossing powder and heat set everything with my heat gun.

Next I ran my panel through my die cut machine with a rectangle stitched die and the outline die for my holly.  This would cut out my holly so I can pop it up on my card panel later.

To fill in some on the plain background I repeatedly stamped the holly image in versmark ink and heat set it with clear embossing powder.  I mounted this panel on a dark green card base and trimmed it down to a 1/16" border.  I die cut out another holly piece in brown fun foam and adhered my colored holly piece on top with On Point glue.  I peeled off the backing on my 3D holly and placed it into my card panel 

To finished off the card I adhered the card panel to a white card base and added a few red "berries" with nuvo crystal drops along with a few gold sequins. I lightly used the tip of a white chalk marker to placed some random white dots on my card panel to add a little bit of faux snow splatter.
 

Would you like to win a Greenhouse Society stamp set?  Leave me a comment below letting me know which one is your favorite. The giveaway will be open until November 26th 11:59 PM EST.  A winner will be announced on November 29th. Have a great day everyone.  See ya soon!

Kraftin' Kimmie Sneak Week - Day 3 Shaking It Up Polar Bear

Hey hey peeps.  Back again with another sneak peek for you.  How's ready for an adorable polar bear hunt? Well we don't have to hunt far, they are on my card!!  LOL They are just too darn cute and lovable.

This sweet little 4x4 clear stamp set is full of roly poly polar bear images with lots of accessories and gorgeous sentiments! You can use it on it's own or in addition to the Shake It Up snow globe stamp set from yesterday's peeks for an endless combination of possibilities!! There's a total of SIXTEEN stamp sets in this adorable set!

 For my card, my little guys are just chillin' in the snow relaxing.  I sprayed on my blue sky with Copic markers and stamped my cute polar bears in pairs on my card.  Next I stamped a few trees and added some shading on the snow banks with my Copic markers.  Of course I had to add some glitter to sparkle things up.

 Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release Party on Saturday night at 6pm EST! We'll be checking out ALL the NINE new clear stamp sets, sharing fabulous creations, giving away prizes and having tons of merry fun!  All the Krafty Girls and Guests listed below have lots of cheerful designs to share with you today featuring the SHAKE IT UP - POLAR BEARS stamp set!


Be sure to hop around and leave lots of love at each and every stop because one lucky commenter will WIN a gift voucher to the krafty shop! The winner will be announced at the party so don't miss it!  See you guys back here tomorrow for more cuteness.

Sketch and Color Challenges

Hey peeps.  Back with a super quick card.  I wanted to join in on the challenges over at My Favorite Things and Splitcoaststampers.  Love when I can make one card to fit multiple challenges.  Okay on to my card. I used the Snowflake Splendor and Sophisticated Snowflake stamp sets from MFT. I also used the dies from the Fish Tail Stax and Blueprints 15. For my inks I used Simon Says Stamp Mint, Scuba, Blue Jay and Island Blue.

And here is a closeup.  I loved the color combo for the challenge over at MFT and it worked fabulously with the sketch from SCS.

I must say I really like how this fun winter inspired card turned out.  I'm sending it to a friend who was sitting in all those mounds of snowflakes up north last week.  Gotta run everyone.  I'll see you back here soon.

Go forth and be crafty~

Paper Smooches Freezy Fellas + A VIDEO

Hey peeps.  So how did you like the release last week?  Pretty fun right?  I love playing with amazing stamps.  Sharing this amazing hobby is awesome.  I'm back with a quick video for a simple and easy holiday card.  I really need to get working on more cards.  I'm still a little bit behind but it's all good. No stressing for me.  So here is the card I created. I used the Paper Smooches Freezy Fellas stamp set along with some pattern paper.

So let's check out the video and see how this call came together.

Have a great day everyone~

Dude Chill - Paper Smooches

Hey peeps.  I think this is my first two holiday cards.  Can you believe we are about eight weeks away from Christmas.  Oh I'm no where near ready for the upcoming holidays.  Can I go bury my head until it's all over?  Just leave the gifts by the door. ;-)  I'm posting this card for the Paper Smooches November guest spot.

Here's a lookie at my cards.  I love coloring these little snowmen from the Freezy Fellas set from of course Paper Smooches. They are just too adorable. 

Gotta run.  I have a few appointments to head out to.  See you guys soon.

Go forth and be crafty~

Sketch Challenge Time - SCS 524

Hey peeps.  Back to share with you a card for the sketch challenge going on over at Splitcoaststampers.  I love working with these sketches each week.  And I think you already now I love a great sketch.

12 Days of Krafty Kreations - DAY TWO

We're back with Day TWO of our 12 Days of Krafty Kreations!!!  Continuing on with lots more inspiration for you and our fabulous SALE at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!
Starting yesterday and continuing for twelve days, we'll be posting some creations featuring a different stamp set every day to inspire you and to help you get krafty!!  Each one of these stamp sets (plus a few extras) will be on SALE 20-50% OFF over the whole twelve days!!!  PLUS each order placed during this time will receive a FREE GIFT....as a little thank you!!


Today I have a sweet project featuring the YOU'RE SO TWEET! stamp set!!  I used Carta Bella Winter Fun 6x6 paper pack.  I colored my trio of birdie with Copic makers and add some 3-D Snow pen to the branch.  Such a fun and wintery card.

Kim will be sharing more projects featuring the YOU'RE SO TWEET! stamp set on our KKS Facebook page today, so be sure to stop by and check them out!!  Then hop on over to the KKS Shop and check out what's on special!!

Happy kraftin' and happy shoppin'!!

Kraftin' Kimmie BLOG HOP - October Release and MORE

YAY it's OCTOBER RELEASE Day at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!! And we’re celebrating with a KRAFTY HOP!! So grab yourself a cuppa joe, sit back and be prepared for some krafty eye kandy! We're going to inspire your creations with our new stamps and MORE!  

My card is featuring one of the images from the You're So Cool Set.  I love this little guy.  I used some stash paper from I think MME?  Not sure!  The snow is shavings from a styrofoam ball. 

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of AMAZING new stamps from all our artists for our October/Winter release! We’ve got something for everyone!! We’ve got TWO sweet new sets featuring our favourite kiddos from Cheryl……HAVE AN ICE DAY! and YOU'RE SO COOL! 

And we have TWO new sets of fun winter birdies and kiddos from Thais Narciso called...... I'M SNOW HAPPY and YOU'RE SO TWEET! and also artist Rachelle Anne Miller has FOUR awesome new stamps we'll call the CUDDLE UP Collection! Eeeee!!

Not only do we have amazing new rubber stamps for all your winter creations.....but we've made your creating even EASIER with our *exclusive* new KRAFTY KARDMAKING KITS!!! We've designed our OCTOBER KARDMAKING KIT specifically with super cool cards and tags in mind! And we've also got ADD ON packages, in case you want MORE of the goodies found in your kits! Not only that but if you order the October kit, you'll receive 15% off the August OR September kit when you order at the same time!!

You will get to see ALL of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our OCTOBER Krafty Hop! 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 incredible 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 available NOW!

Now let's celebrate with our NEW RELEASE and get hoppin' and shoppin'!!

Kraftin' Kimmie Sneak Peek - Day Three

Welcome back to day THREE of our OCTOBER Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks!!! Today we are sharing TWO super cute new sets by artist Thais Narciso! They are called.......I'M SNOW HAPPY! and YOU'RE SO TWEET!  I am over the moon this this adorable set.  I paired this stamp set with My Minds Eye O Christmas Tree Glitter paper Pack.  I colored my "tweet" little birder with Copic markers and mounted it on a Nestabilities Scalloped square.  The image matched perfectly with my paper. 

Would you like to know who won the new stamp sets that we previewed yesterday???!! Well, you'll just have to wait until Saturday night at this month's ONLINE RELEASE PARTY!!! Hope you can join us for all the fun and excitement and prizes!!! We'll be releasing all the new stamps you've seen this week PLUS our fabulous new Winter Kardmaking Kit!! You can read all the details about how you can join us RIGHT HERE!

All the Krafty Girls listed below have lots of super FUN designs to show you featuring these ADORABLE new sets, so be sure to hop over to each of them! And while you're there, be sure to leave a comment because we are giving away one of EACH of the new sets!!! YOU could WIN one!! {All of this week's winners will be announced at the online party on Saturday night!}

Then come on back tomorrow to check out the some MORE new stamps....this time from Rachelle Anne Miller in combination with this week's challenge. And ALL the new stamps will be available on Saturday night at the KKStamps Shop!!

Kraftin' Kimmie Sneak Peek - Day Two

Hey, hey peeps!! Welcome back to day two of our OCTOBER Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks!!! Today we are excited to share TWO supah cute new sets by artist Cheryl Alger just in time for holiday fun!!! We are sharing samples today featuring.......HAVE AN ICE DAY! and YOU'RE SO COOL! All the Krafty Girls listed below have lots of super FUN designs to show you, so be sure to hop over to each of them! And while you're there, be sure to leave a comment because we are giving away one of  EACH of the new sets!!! You could WIN one of the new HAVE AN ICE DAY! and YOU'RE SO COOL! stamp sets!!!!! {All of this week's winners will be announced at the online party on Saturday night!}

Then come on back tomorrow to check out MORE fun new stamps we have to share with you! And ALL the new stamps AND the new OCTOBER KARDMAKING KIT will be available on Saturday night at the KKStamps Shop!! Happy hoppin'!

Hugs and love~