Simon Says Stamp and Show Some Metal

It's MONDAY!!! which means, we have a new theme set at...

and this week is Some Metal!!!

Well, my first thought was of Steampunk when the theme was set for this weeks challenge.

I have created a picture frame with the wonderful small easel to help it stand and cut the opening using baroque die.

then with Mocha metal sheet embossed it with texture fades and used Ten Seconds Studio tools to create the decorative edge.

The front had a generous dab of paint dabber burnished in. The frame has been adorned with cut gadget gears enhanced with perfect pearls, a steampunk'd butterfly

plus a whole load of various pieces from Tim's Idea-ology range...

So check out the goodies at...

And then why not pop round to the rest of the team's stunning metal projects!!!

THE director ~ Linda Elbourne

Candy Colwell ~ Dan ~
Kim Costello <~ You're already here

Linda Coughlin ~ Lori Hassler ~ Lynne Forsythe

Nancy Crissinger ~ Nancy Wethington ~

Sarah Engels-Greer ~ Terry Wietsma-Girbes.

Thanks so much for stopping by, have a beautifully creative day!

BiG HuGs Kim :)

 

Quixotic Anniversary Celebrations ~ Kraftin' Kimmie

As part of Quixotic Paperie's 2nd Anniversary celebrations we are throwing the spotlight onto some of the fantastic stamp companies available from Quixotic Paperie.

This week it is the wonderful Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps in the spotlight.

We have some lovely samples to show you and would love for you to hop through the list below to see all the fabulous makes.

Kimmie started her stamp company in October 2009 and since then has bought us some wonderful images from some amazing artists: Annie Rodrigue with Moonlight Whispers, Cheryl Alger Designs, Steven Leary Designs, Crissy Armstrong with Crissy's Cuties and Jean Grant with Cindy and Mindy and now the latest addition Emilie's Etchings by Emilie Goulet.

The Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps range is available in the UK/Europe at Quixotic Paperie.  If you're in Canada/US then you can find the stamps at Kraftin Kimmie Stamps direct!

Which is your favourite? Too hard to choose!

As part of the celebrations and the spotlight today, we have a PRIZE GIVEAWAY!  

Pop on over to the Quixotic Inspirations blog to get all the details and enter the draw to win some fantastic Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and more!

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Cinderella
Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Goldilocks
Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Mermaids - Calliope
Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Moonlight Whispers - Antoinette
Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Moonlight Whispers - Clara
Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Moonlight Whispers - Piper

*Cosmo Cricket - 6" x 6" Mini Deck - Social Club *NEW*

So now for some more inspiration! Hop on over to each of the blogs below to see some yummy Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp goodness!

- Elaine - Judy - Kim Costello - Kim Dellow - Mary -

- Kimmie - Angie - Tara - Tracy -

Thanks for joining us and we hope you enjoy looking at all the lovely Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps.

HuGs Kim :)

Simon Says Stamp and Show ~ Torn/distressed edges!

It's Monday, which means we have a new theme at...

and this week is torn/distressed edges!!!

My edges are a combination of torn, ripped, distressed and even burnt effect.

The steampunk theme was inspired by Tim's fabulous Steampunk stamp set and a few of the great sentiments in Stuff to Say set can be found on the tabs and tags.

I've added some splats using distress stain directly onto patterned paper which had some distrezzing, tearing and distress inking.

So check out the goodies at...

Hope it inspires and why not pop round to the rest of the team's stunning projects!!!

THE director ~ Linda Elbourne

Candy Colwell ~ Dan ~
Kim Costello <~ You're already here

Linda Coughlin ~ Lori Hassler ~ Lynne Forsythe

Nancy Crissinger ~ Nancy Wethington ~

Sarah Engels-Greer ~ Terry Wietsma-Girbes.

Thanks so much for stopping by, have a beautiful creative day!

BiG HuGs Kim :)

You are Fabulous and Gorjuss!!!

Here's a little card I have over at Quixotic today,

I have been eager to colour this cutie Gorjuss - Ruby - Rubber Stamp and had such fun! I masked her to very lightly spray the sky. The colours are inspired from these gorgeous My Mind's Eye - 6x6 Paper Pad - Stella & Rose - Mabel papers.

I have fussy cut a couple of the flowers from the patterned papers and finished with a sentiment from the gorgeous Stempelglede - Just A Note in the top corner!

Also I got out my WRMK - Sew-Easy Stitch Piercer Tool, used WRMK - Sew-Easy Floss - Yellow, with Sew-Easy Stitch Piercer Head - Zig Zag on the Sew-Easy Piercing Mat.

and this is the selection of copics I've used... Spilling over my pale.

  and here is a little list of challenges I'm entering... 

Copic Creations #51 ~ Copic Distressed/Vintage cards or projects. 

Make It Colourful Challenge! ~ Cast your Shadows

Papertake weekly ~ Anything goes

A Spoon full of Sugar ~ Here comes summer

Cupcake Craft Challenge ~ Things with tails
Card Patterns ~ sketch below

Thank you so much for stopping by hope you have a wonderful creative evening!

BiG HuGs Kim :)

Simon Says Stamp and Show A Tag!

It's Monday, which means we have a new theme at...

and this week is A Tag!!!

Well, my tag started by stamping Tim's Fabulous flourishes with silver paint dabber, then lots of faded jeans distress ink applied all over.

Inspired by seeing this amazing tutorial over at THE Classroom I wanted to try making a lily, as I don't have the same supplies I used Tim's mini leaf die, looked here for inspiration then coloured using copics.

WOW... I just love that the sentiments from stuff to say fits perfectly into the mini Heart die. I've inked with distress inks and added distress stickles!

Also trimmed a few special words to fit in my bottle top embellishment, I used a gem gear in the base and filled with clear Utee using my fabulous melting pot.

Ok so the back of my tag is a bit of a mess but I have to show the Small Easel die, cut from packaging, LOVE IT, now I can make some more of my angels that can stand, woo hoo!!!

So check out the goodies at...

Hope it inspires and why not pop round to the rest of the team's stunning tags!!!

THE director ~ Linda Elbourne

Candy Colwell ~ Dan ~
Kim Costello <~ You're already here

Linda Coughlin ~ Lori Hassler ~ Lynne Forsythe

Nancy Crissinger ~ Nancy Wethington ~

Sarah Engels-Greer ~ Terry Wietsma-Girbes.

Thanks so much for stopping by, have a brilliant creative day!

BiG HuGs Kim :)

Craft Stamper Magazine ~ July Issue Masterclass!

It's the first week of June which means....

the JULY issue of the Craft Stamper Magazine is out on sale, Friday 3rd...

I have a masterclass in this issue... Thank you Katy!

I show some fun ways to incorporate ordinary office supplies into your crafty projects...

My project might be heavily influenced by Wendy Vecchi using her amazing stamps and alternative epoxy embellishments, lol!

I hope you have fun reading and get the chance to use your office supplies in a crafty project.

Have a wonderfully creative day,

BiG HuGs Kim :)

Quixotic Paperie - Second Anniversary!

Quixotic Paperie - Second Anniversary!

Today is an exciting day! Why? It marks the 2nd Anniversary for Quixotic Paperie! 

2 years ago on 1st June 2009, Elaine (Quixotic Cards) took the leap and opened an online craft store selling a small selection of crafty stash. Now, the store features stamps from favourite companies around the world, lots of pretty papers and embellishments and other papercrafting favourites.

To celebrate this year, we have a month filled with fun! Stick with us as we show off projects featuring products from around the store, bring you tutorials and tips, and throw the spotlight on some of the awesome stamp companies in stock at Quixotic Paperie! There will be prizes along the way (and a big one at the end of the month), so you won't want to miss a thing!

To get the ball rolling, this week there is a birthday special offer at Quixotic Paperie:

1st June to 8th June 2011

10% Off Throughout The Store!

(This does not stack with existing sale offers or discount coupons, and does not include Gift Certificates.)

Plus, the Design Team are all showing off their favourite creations from their time so far with Quixotic Paperie!
Pay a visit to the rest of the team to see a round up of their favourite makes.

* ANNIKA * ELAINE * JUDY *

* KIM C * KIM D * MARY * ROWENA *

But first, here are a few of my personal favourites!

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the fabulous Sasha from The Greeting Farm - Stamp Kit- Creeper Crew - Creepin',
MAKE IT CRAFTY LASERCUT CHIPBOARD, GRAPHIC 45 ONCE UPON A SPRINGTIME, stempleglede grunge collection.

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 Oliver & Amelia - Little Dreamer from the Greeting Farm, Stempelglede - Grunge Collection, My Mind's Eye - 6x6 Paper Pad - Stella & Rose - Mabel

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 The Greeting Farm - Cheeky Chat, Basic Grey - Hopscotch - 6x6 Paper Pad, Bazzill Basics - Smoothies - Kraft Cardstock, used the WRMK - Sew-Easy Stitch Piercer Tool + Straight Head and WRMK - Sew-Easy Piercing Mat, WRMK - Sew-Easy Floss - Yellow,

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the girls' paperie ~ paper girl, moonlit ride and accessories Viva Decor: holo iridescent glitter liner; 4mm flat back mixed pearls,

HAVE FUN and a beautiful day

BiG HuGs Kim :)