Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

Hello and Welcome to the Spring 2016 Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!

The Coffee Lovers Hops were started by the amazingly talented and dedicated Amy Tsuruta.  Amy has started a blog dedicated to coffee lovers and all crafty products coffee and tea related.  Coffee Lovers Hops occur quarterly. 
The spring hop will go through March 25th.  There are lots of prizes up for grabs, for both commenters and bloggers.  Anyone can join in the fun by linking up their card to the blog hop, using the linky found HERE on the Coffee Loving Cardmakers Blog.

Spring means rain, and along with that, rainbows.  I did a row of rainbow colored coffee cups from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps.  They are colored with Peerless Watercolors and fussy cut out.
The sentiment is another fun one from Latina Crafter.  I really cannot get enough of the white on black embossing.
I added a panel with a decorative edge to my card base using a SugarPea Designs Zig Zag Rectangle SugarCuts die.  I looped gold thread beneath my coffee cup panel and added a few sss sequins to finish off the card.
I used the sketch from CASe This Sketch~

I am also linking up to
Mod Squad Challenge- Rainbow
Curtain Call-Rainbow

Cupcake Inspirations-Rainbow

Thanks so much and enjoy the hop!

Lee Ann  :)

No Pink for Boys!

Hi Everyone! 

I continue to make Valentine cards, hoping to have enough for the teachers at school.  I wanted something for a boy- no red or pink or purple- but Valentine none the less.  I used the unlikely colors from Colour Q~ 

What do you think?  Do the colors work? 

The sketch is from Sketch Saturday.  I turned the sketch to better accomodate the image and sentiment~

The Stamps are NEW Klear Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps; the set is Love Chemistry.  I coated each test tube with Crystal effects for a glassy look.  I am linking up to the KKS Saturday Challenge , 'Anything Goes'. 
Thanks so much for stopping by and have a blessed week! 

Lee Ann  :) 

Happy New Year with the Seasons Giving Blog Hop!

Hello and Happy 2016! 

Welcome to the Seasons Giving Blog Hop,  a thank you to our blog readers and followers.
 There are about 100 participants in this hop and everyone has a give away!  That is a lot of free goodies!

 I am grateful for all of you who stopped in and left snippets of kindness and love; 

everyone's time is valuable and I know you have as much or more

on your plate than me, so 

THANK YOU!
Thank you for sticking with me!  
Also, a big Thank You to Latisha Yoast for organizing this yearly hop! 

Did you find as I did that 2015 just sailed by? Every year I have so many

goals, desires and new ideas and it seems every year goes by with those

remaining untapped. 

 One goal I have every year is to comment more on your blogs.  Unfortunately I was not too successful in that area.  I do not have good internet and that really makes it tough.  

That won't stop me from trying again this year though!  

A second goal was to craft for me and 

be happy with what I crafted; success!    

On to the blog candy-  

Fun Stampers Journey stamps, nip; Top Dog Dies border die, nip; Unity Stamps small stamp kit, nip; Technique Tuesday stamps and matching dies, nip; Pebbles oversized paperclips

*Please note, due to costs, I can only ship to the U.S. 

Coloring.  What a comeback it made this year!   

I was thrilled as another goal of mine was to improve my coloring. 

And then there was watercoloring.  Did you get into the

watercoloring craze?  

 Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp Set A Bit Smart *ssy,   Ken Oliver Crafts Color Burst in Violet

I based this card on the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches~

Linking up to Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge as well-'Party'.

Here are a few of my favorite colored/watercolored cards of 2015~

Lawn Fawn's Hello Baby, Peerless Watercolors, Copics

Deep Red Stamp, Peerless Watercolors

Indigo Blue image, Peerless Watercolors

Gina K image (poppies), SU background, Copics

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, Copics, Inktense Pencils 

WPlus 9, Peerless Watercolors, Zig Kuretake Watercolors, Inktense Watercolor Pencils, Copics

 Skipping Stones Design Stamps Healing Wings, Copics

Altenew, Peerless Watercolors

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Punkin Family, Peerless Watercolors

Unity Stamps, Copics

SugarPea Designs Have an Ice Day, Copics, Brushos in Turquoise

Again, thank you for all of your support!  You are more appreciated than you know!  I really value all of your comments and love!  Without you, this blog would be pretty boring!
  

For a chance at the prize package, please leave a comment below, letting me know if you color and what your favorite medium is.  For a SECOND ENTRY, follow this blog using the blue 'Join this Site' button to the right.  Leave me a second comment letting me know you are a follower! If you would like, you can also follow me on Pinterest  HERE and Instagram HERE.

Here is your blog hop list~

Lawn Fawn

Scrapbook Cards &Today Magazine

Scrapbook Adhesives by3L

Reverse Confetti

Technique Tuesday

CAS-ual Friday Stamps

Verve Stamps

Donna Salazar

Richard Garay

AdTech

Stamp Simply RibbonStore

Inchie Arts

Avocado Arts

OHscrap (Bossy Joscie)

Rubermoon Stamps

Latina Crafter

A Jillian Vance Design

JustNick

Your Everyday Stamps

Latisha Yoast

AJ Otto

Kimberly Crawford

Julia Stainton

Laurie Willison

Teri Anderson

Jennifer Gallacher

Vera Yates

Wanda Guess

Nichol Magouirk

Kelly Klapstein

Anabelle O’Malley

Kim Watson

Chari Moss

Laura Bassen

Lydia Fiedler

Lisa Adametz

Alice Wertz

Daniela Dobson

Jenn Shurkus

Lori Craig

Amy Tsuruta

Lisa Henke

Margie Higuchi

Lee Murphy

Lori Tecler

Dina Kowal

Loretta Lock

Darsie Bruno

Marcie Sharp

Veronica Zalis

Barbara Anders

Maria Levine

Dana Joy

Melody Rupple

Keri Sereika

Asia King

Jennifer Ingle

Yvonne Van de Grijp

Beth Pingry

Erica Houghton

Mary-Ann Maldonado

Piali Biswas

Ashley Newell

Nicole Maki

Julee Tilman

Leigh Penner

Christina Griffiths

Lindsay Amrhein

Laura Williams

Debbie Seyer

Christine Emberson

Kerry Urbatch

Linda Lucas

Tosha Leyendekker

Giovana Smith

Bunny Vance

Stacey Schafer

Lee Ann Barrett-You are HERE!

Ruby Naz

Julie Dinn

Jill Hawkins

Christiana Reulling

Jodi Collins

Gracie Chavez

Michelle Woerner

Tania Willis

Karisse Schilling

Lori McAree

Ashley Harris

Emily Leiphart

Heidi Blankenship

Coralynn Murray

Tenia Nelson

Pretty Philosophie

Jillian Vance

Misti Oblander

Ceal Pritchett

Remember, answer the question for one chance to win, follow my blog for a second!  You have until Friday, January 8th at 11:59CST. 

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you and Happy New Year!  

Lee Ann  :)

Kraftin' Kimmie Saturday Challenge - Embossing!

Hello and Happy Saturday!

It is time for a new Kraftin' Kimmie Saturday Challenge 

and this week we want to see embossing!  

I continue to have so much fun with one of the latest Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp Sets,
Happy Winter Days~

I cannot get enough of this adorable fox!  The sentiment is from another new set, 'No Peeking'.
I was inspired by several current challenges in blogland, besides the Kraftin' Kimmie challenge- 'embossing'.
I used the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches~

And was inspired by this cute inspiration photo from  Curtain Call~

 

I used the colors from Color Throwdown~

I embossed with gold embossing paste, using my Holly stencil.  I really like how this turned out.
I hope you do too!
Don't forget to check out all of the fab inspiration from the rest of the team on the Kraftin' Kimmie Blog.  Also, have you checked out the Frugal Friday Specials?  There are some fantastic deals there, so check it out!

Thanks for stopping by!

Lee Ann  :) 

Wonderful Wednesday with Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Happy Hump Day, Everyone!

It is time for a new Wonderful Wednesday 'Anything Goes' challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!  It is also time to kick Christmas card crafting into high gear!

I adore this Gift Wrapping Elf image!  I think we should ALL enjoy the Christmas Season this much!   I watercolored the background with Peerless watercolors and stamped my sentiment from The Magic of Christmas set over that and over the image.
Where did all that sparkle come from, you ask?  From my Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush!

Hop on over the the blog for more inspiration from the Design Team and link up YOUR creation!

I am linking up to Just Us Girls- 'Watercolor' challenge.

Thanks for stopping by!
Lee Ann  :)

Time for a Little Warm Beverage Inspiration for You at The Challenge!

Hello and Happy Monday, Everyone!
Just in time for colder weather, we have a perfect hot beverage themed inspiration photo for you today at The Challenge!

I ADORE this set!  BRAND NEW, from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps. One Cup at a Time.   It. Is. So. Darling!

And Your inspiration photo~

Fabulous, is it not!?

I used sketch inspiration from Viva La Verve Challenge~

Can't wait to see what you create!  You can link up your challenge card HERE.
Ready for more amazing inspiration?!!!

Anita Madden
Claire Broadwater
Diane Jaquay

Kim Heggins

Kimberly Wiener
Lee Ann Barrett

Lesley Croghan

Lori Tecler
Michele Ferguson

Nance Salkeld

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed week!

Lee Ann  :)

The November Release is HERE!

Hello and Welcome to the November Kraftin' KImmie New Release Blog Hop!

All of the brand new Klear Kraftin' Kimmie products are now available, including the
adorable new set by Cheryl, Happiness is Reading~

This set is so doggoned cute!  I paper pieced the chair and Lulu's dress and added dimension by popping up he chair arms.
This is one of my favorite November Release Kraftin' Kimmie sets!  What's your new fave?
I used the sketch at Latina Crafter~

Ready for more amazing inspiration from the rest of the team?
Check out the links below and then head over to the SHOP for all of the new goodies!
 


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Tonight is the Night for the New Release!

Hi Everyone and Welcome to Our 6th and Final Day of Sneak Peeks for the

November Kraftin' Kimmie Release!

Today's set, Let's Celebrate, is wonderfully versatile- New Year's, wedding- any formal event.
When I first saw the set, I saw a bride and groom saying their vows.  Now, I don't know any couples who have said their vows with champagne in their hands so I had to figure a way to work around that.
So trendy, a shaker card seemed the answer.  I cut my shaker window so that the champagne was removed from the scene and left what appears to be a bride and groom facing each other saying their vows.
I die cut a congrats from brushed gold card stock and adhered it to the shaker window.

I am linking up to Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge- 'Make Something with 'N'-'Nuptials'

Ready for more amazing inspiration?  Check out what the rest of the team has done!
 Don't forget to leave a little love along the way for a chance to win some krafty kash!
Please join us at our release party tonight at 6pm est, right HERE on Facebook.

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More November Sneak Peeks from Kraftin' Kimmie!

Hello and Happy Thursday!

Today we have the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps November peeks from the most adorable set from Cheryl and if you love books, you will love this set!  I know just who this card is going to !

Cheryl's images have lead me to the vintage look lately; this set, Happiness is Reading, is no exception.  The image is colored with Copics and the background is meant to ellicit an old brick walled corner of an attic where one might get lost in old books.
My sketch inspiration comes from Sketch Saturday~

All of the new images will be released Saturday night! Don't forget to join us at the LIVE 

Release Party, right HERE on Facebook.  The fun starts at 6pm EST. 

Also, don't forget to leave a little love at each blog along the way for your chance to win

some Krafty Kash!  

Ready for more amazing inspiration from the rest of the team?  

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November Sneak Peeks Day 2!

Hello!  It is DAY 2 of Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps November

Sneak Peeks!  

I am SOOOOO excited about today's set!  It is a beauty by Becky and so trendy right now.  :)

Can you say COFFEE?!  

Yep!  Adorable, is it not?!  The set, One Cup at a Time, has 3 cup images as well as other little goodies like beans and cookies!

I wanted a vintage look to my card, so used 'vintage-y' patterned paper and stacked several cups.
My One cup was colored to add coffee to the cup and them was coated with Crystal Effects.  I love the dimension with this cup!
Ready for more amazing inspiration?  Hop Along using the links below!  Don't forget to leave a little love at each blog for a chance to WIN some Krafty Goodness! 

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Thanks for hopping by!

Lee Ann  :)

Festive Color Challenge!

Hi Everyone and Welcome back to The Challenge!

This week we have some gorgeous and festive colors for you!

Here are your colors~

Yummy, right?!
I initially wanted to make a non Christmas card with these colors- kind of challenge myself.  But,
I really, really wanted to use this adorable fox from Kraftin Kimmie Stamps' latest release.
My snowflake is embossed in silver and the background is a layering of various watercolor mediums.  I started with a couple different shades of Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi reds.  Over that, I added some Brushos in Brilliant Red.
Next, I watered down some silver acrylic paint and spattered it on the card front.
My sketch inspiration is from Freshly Made Sketches~

  I am also linking up to Inkspirational-'Anything Goes with Silver'
And The Divas That Cut Paper- 'Warm and Cozy'
And Time Out Challenges- 'Christmas'.
Ready to see what the rest of the team has or you?

Anita Madden
Claire Broadwater
Diane Jaquay

Kim Heggins

Kimberly Wiener
Lee Ann Barrett

Lesley Croghan

Lori Tecler
Michele Ferguson

Nance Salkeld

Can't wait to see what you create with these amazing colors!

Lee Ann  :) 

A New Krafty Challenge- Use Twine!

Happy Saturday, Everyone!
We have made it through the first week of November; Thanksgiving will be here before you know it!  The challenge at Krafty Kimmie's Saturday Challenge is 'Twine'.  Perfect for a fall card.  This will probably be my last fall card for the season~

I paired the Flowers Feed the Soul Stamp Set with one of Becky's newer sentiment sets,   Spook-tacular Sentiments.  The flowers were colored with Copics and fussy cut out.  The sentiment is embossed with Early Espresso ep.  I added lots of texture with dry embossing, burlap and, of course, the twine.  Seems every card needs a few sequins to finish it off!
My sketch inspiration comes from MOJO Monday~

I am also linking up to Just Add Ink- Isn't this a gorgeous inspiration photo?!

Hop on over to the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Blog to see all of the other gorgeous inspiration and then link up your own project!

Happy Weekend!

Lee Ann  :)

Kraftin' Kimmie and a Few Challenges

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

So sorry to be MIA; I am having computer problems and it is really limiting my internet time.  Then there is life, which is getting in the way of crafting time!
It is time for a new challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie's Wonderful Wednesday 'Anything Goes' Challenge!

I am just tickled about this card; OLC are rare for me and this one came together quite easily!  I love this singing duo sponged a night sky and snowy scene.  The pooch and kitty are from the Angel Voices Stamp Set, as is the sentiment and star stamp.
For inspiration, I used the sketch from Happy Little Stampers~

I am also linking up to the Her Peaceful Garden Cat Lover's Blog Hop and am linking up to OLCC Challenge.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge is 'Anything Goes'. 
Ready to play along?  You can link up your creation here and see more fabby inspiration from the rest of the team!
Thanks for stopping by!

Lee Ann  :)

A Little Winter Fun!

Happy Saturday, Everyone! 

We have a new challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps today and it is all about winter! 

I had fun with this simple design, which I based on a sketch from Freshly Made Sketches~

I stamped and colored my Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps image from the Snow Days Klear Stamp Set. 

The sentiment, from the new set, Happy Winter Days, was stamped on a snowflake die. 

 As you can see, the sketch is turned 90 degrees and I used the panel for my image, allowing it to fall off the top edge.   Glitter and sequins were added for snowy sparkle.  

Ready to play along?  You can check out the rest of the DT inspiration and link up your card

HERE!  As always, there is a chance to win some Krafty Kash!