Hola from the homestead; I'm back at my abode after a wonderful week long beach vacation. I'm what passes as 'tan' {for me}, rested, and ready, so let's get hoppin'!
Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new JUNE stamps!
As you’ve seen over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have AMAZING new stamps for you to play with this month:
- a NEW line of stamps from the incredible Emilie Goulet; this month features lots of Beach Fun images
- gorgeous Asian Inspired beauties from Annie Rodrigue
- and adorable little Spring Girls from Cheryl Alger
You'll see most of the new images while you sit back and enjoy our Krafty Hop. If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog. 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 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 NOW available!
If you're hopping in order, you've come here via the Awesome ANGIE, and I'm sure she's delighted your senses. Ready for a bit o' cuteness? Because I have a sweet Cheryl Alger girlie to share with you...
This image (like the sentiment that comes with it) is called "Friends Are For Hugging." Her bear reminds me of a Steiff teddy that I had growing up and that has been well loved by each of my boys (awww...). Before I get too misty from reminiscing, I'm going to send you on your merry way to someone I am genuinely IN AWE of, our spectacular, inimitable illustrator, the one and only ANNIE RODRIGUE!
BUY THE WAY: Kimmie always has lots of great deals with her Gimme Kimmie Kits (in which you can get ALL of the new images from your favorite KKS illustrator at a discount), but with so many great images this month, there's a NEW discount bundle in town: Gimme Kimmies Komplete June Kit includes the ENTIRE release (for those that NEED it all) at a 20% discount!
Supplies used:
Stamps: Friends Are For Hugging (Cheryl Alger Designs) by Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps; Paper: plaid - Lilybee Designs Happily Lost 6x6 Tiny Tablet, polka-dot - Crate Paper's Emma's Shoppe 6x6 pad, Neenah 110 lb. Natural White (from The Cat's Pajamas); Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, A Muse Studio Cranberry; Accessories: Copic markers, Buttons CutUps dies and Cherry Divine Twine (from The Cat's Pajamas), felt (from My Favorite Things), SU! Scallop border punch, ribbon, foam boosters from Jody Morrow's Sticky Stuff Store.
she is so adorable!!! The yellow flower brings so much life to her and the bear, wonderfully done!!!
Posted by: sheng | June 12, 2011 at 01:33 AM
Great card, love those buttons!
Posted by: Riikka | June 12, 2011 at 02:44 AM
Very cute!
Posted by: Cindi Flass | June 12, 2011 at 03:11 AM
This is so cute!
Hugs Sanne
Posted by: Sanne | June 12, 2011 at 03:26 AM
Adorable card, sweet image and the paper piecing you have done is fantastic.
Posted by: Louise NZ | June 12, 2011 at 03:58 AM
She is so sweet - such a lovely card! Happy Sunday and welcome home!
Posted by: Bananastamper | June 12, 2011 at 06:32 AM
cute card, the colours are so nice and bright.
Posted by: Jenn Stewart | June 12, 2011 at 06:55 AM
She's adorable!!! I love how you popped the flower and the felt buttons are so cute!
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Posted by: Brigitte | June 12, 2011 at 07:10 AM
This is amazing Carole! I love the colour combo!
Posted by: Tracey | June 12, 2011 at 07:36 AM
Home again, home again...jiggity jig! Glad you had a wonderful week and I can't wait to see your 'tan'! I bet you are darker than I am!!
Your creation is lovely, of course!! Love the felt buttons and paper piecing!! Sweet!
Posted by: Kraftin' Kimmie | June 12, 2011 at 08:02 AM
What a sweetie!
Posted by: BlackBird | June 12, 2011 at 08:26 AM
oh so sweet! love the felt buttons!
Posted by: Lisa T | June 12, 2011 at 08:27 AM
Love the card, the buttons and her paper pieced dress. Looks great :)
Posted by: Angie | June 12, 2011 at 08:55 AM
Glad that you had a great vacation Carole. Great beachside family pics too by the way!Your card is very colourful bright and cheerful......just like yourself.....now that you're tanned and all! Lol! :)
Posted by: Tracy Cornhill | June 12, 2011 at 09:08 AM
She's so cute. Love the colorful background and her paperpierced dress :D
Posted by: Tiiti | June 12, 2011 at 10:11 AM
awe your card is soo darn cute. love the paper piecing you did on it too!
~heidi brawley
Posted by: heidi brawley | June 12, 2011 at 10:13 AM
It's too cute!!
Posted by: Jessie/knightrone | June 12, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Oh so cute, love the flower! Kim
Posted by: Kim Dellow | June 12, 2011 at 11:59 AM
A fantastic card,
greetings
Esther
Posted by: Esther | June 12, 2011 at 01:21 PM
Hi there, love your card, so cute iwht the paper pieced dress. Hugs
Posted by: Frea | June 12, 2011 at 01:26 PM
Great paper piecing, and a really sweet card!!
Posted by: Marilyn Valadez | June 12, 2011 at 01:53 PM
Cute Cute Cute Carole!!! Love that it reminds you of your childhood teddy:)
Posted by: Jenny Peterson | June 12, 2011 at 02:54 PM
Super adorable...love them. Great added detail as well..TFS!
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Posted by: kimberly brown | June 12, 2011 at 04:47 PM
This image and card just make me go AWWWWWWWW. Thanks for the beautiful work.
Posted by: Alaine | June 12, 2011 at 06:11 PM
ANOTHER stunning and absolute gorgeous card Miss Carole... Xx
Posted by: Donna | June 12, 2011 at 06:45 PM
OMG! I just LOVE her paper pieced dress! So super cute!
Posted by: Candi | June 12, 2011 at 08:21 PM
She's adorable. What a great card you created with Cheryl's image!
Posted by: Peggy Marsh | June 12, 2011 at 08:52 PM
Completely adorable.
Posted by: Robin (scrappintlc) | June 12, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Nice card!
Posted by: Kiksi | June 13, 2011 at 03:27 AM
Love the paper piecing on that dress! Gorgeous.
Posted by: Cheryl | June 13, 2011 at 07:42 AM
Oh wow, what you did with this card and stamp is fabulous!
Posted by: Mellissa T | June 13, 2011 at 09:17 AM
Super cute card and that sentiment is adorable!
Posted by: Jody Morrow | June 13, 2011 at 09:15 PM
your cards are awesome! Love love love the asian inspired card! perfect sentiment fo it, and the pinwheel is sooo cute!
Posted by: jammie clark | June 14, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Totally adorable.
Posted by: Ida P. Krause | June 15, 2011 at 10:54 AM
This sentiment is so true every one needs a hug, fun card
Posted by: Sandy G | June 16, 2011 at 02:40 AM