Girls wanna have fun...

Good morning. I hope everybody had a great weekend. There is a new challenge this week over at Markerpop and you could win a new stamp from SP & Company.

This weeks challenge at Markerpop is a PARTY THEME!

Those two ladies on the front definitely look like they are ready to party!
I used the Stamping Bella - Patty & Dottie Friends Forever for my main image and colored it with r Copics.

The circle border was cut from the My Favorite Things – Double Dot die.

Thanks for coming by!
Tracy V

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Butterfly Wishes - {ATS/MP} HOP

Hello everyone and welcome to the MarkerPOP! + All That Scraps Blog Hop!!!

   

MarkerPOP! is the home of premium markers plus lots more! 

All That Scraps is the home of C.C. Designs stamps which we all know and love! 

Today we are teaming up to share some amazing projects using the new C.C. Designs release along with some of our favorite coloring tools from MarkerPOP.com. If you are just joining us on the hop, you are going to want to start back at the beginning of the hop list which can be found at the end of this post!

I love these new little Butterfly images from CC Designs.  I used the Swiss Pixie, Beautiful Lucy today.The sentiment is also from CC Designs.  They have some of the best sentiments. I stamped the sentiment and cut the tag out by hand. Added a little distressing to it and the paper layers. I colored my image with Copic markers and did some shading with prisma color pencils. The paper is from Bo Bunny and is called Prairie Chic.

Now, onto the giveaways!  We have a couple awesome prizes up for grabs! 

PRIZE #1 - SPONSORED BY ALL THAT SCRAPS: The adorable new C.C. Designs - Swiss Pixie Beautiful Lucy Rubber Stamp AND the C.C. Designs Butterfly Labels Stamp Set  

PRIZE #2 - SPONSORED BY MARKERPOP!: The new C.C. Designs - Swiss Pixie Fairy Abigail   Rubber Stamp

HOW TO WIN: Visit the blogs on the hop list below and leave a comment on their Blog Hop post.  TWO winners will be randomly selected from all comments left.  The more you comment on, the better your chances of winning!

Hop will run through Sunday, March 31st at 11:59pm EST.  Blog Hop winners will be announced Monday, April 1st!

Happy Hopping!

Tracy   

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{KKS} Sassy Sprites

 

Good Morning! 

 

Welcome back to Day FOUR of the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps March previews!!! Now how CUTE were those sets by Cheryl Alger yesterday??? The Krafty Girls cards were SO awesome!! Wanna know the random commenter who is getting a set of those cuties?? Well, ALL the winners of this week will be announced at the LIVE online RELEASE PARTY TONIGHT!!! Go HERE to get all the details!!!
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So are you here for a new challenge or are you here to check out some more brand new stamps for MARCH 2013???? Well, not to worry! We've got BOTH!! Not only do we have a new weekly challenge but we also have SIX new AWESOME stamps AND a new coordinating SET!!!

Today we have a FABULOUS collection called...... SASSY SRITES!!! If you love fairies and pixies and sprites....this release is just for YOU!! Also we have an incredible coordinating set of FABULOUS FRAMES that can be used on their own or with ANY of your stamps! There are so many ways to use them AND the set comes with TEN phrases and sentiments!! Awesome!! Just wait 'til you see how the Krafty Girls and Guests have featured them!! 

 

 

Pay no mind to my sad excuse for stitching! LOL  It's that Sew Mini that everybody raves about, it's gives me fits. I keep saying it but I haven't done it yet....I need to get my regular machine fixed!! It was so much easier and I was steady handed with it.   Anways, I used various papers that I had laying around. The button is a wood button from Prima. I also used some vintage seam binding and black hemp cord.  The pearls were white pearls that I colored with my copics!!  Love that!

 

Below you will find all the Krafty Girls and Guests who have goodies to show you today and while you're visiting their blogs, be sure to leave some love at each stop because TWO lucky stampers are each going to WIN a package of today's stamps!! Woohoo!!!

ALL of our MARCH stamps will be available TONIGHT at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!!! We'll be celebrating tonight at our ONLINE RELEASE PARTY!! It's over at our KKS Facebook fan page! Join us for all the fun!! You can find more details here!!

OH and here's something exciting!!! The FIRST 30 orders of $30 or more after the new stamps are released tonight AT 7:30pm EST will each receive a package of 20 YARDS of assorted coloured TWINE for FREE with their order!!! Just 'cause we loves ya!!

See you tonight! Happy hoppin'!!

 

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Happy Birthday....

Good morning. Lots going on today. This is my second post today. If you are here to see the latest from the Kraftin' Kimmie release, scroll down! 

The stamp that was used is Ava Loves to Celebrate from the Stamping Bella Uptown Girls Collection. I love the whimsical cuteness that the Uptown Girls have!! I used an MFT scallopped border die and tab die for the sentiment. The paper is once again my favorite Tangerine collection from My Minds Eye. I colored it all up with my Copic Markers.

Thanks for stopping by
Tracy
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My Favorite Peep

Good morning!! It's Day 3 of the March Kraftin' Kimmie  peeks of the New release. Saturday night will be the release party, hope that you can join us!!! You can get all the deets on where it will be on HERE. Today we are excited to share TWO supah cute new sets by artist Cheryl Alger!!! You'll recognize these characters from previous sets.....Lulu, Lexi and Lucas! And they are just as cute as can be, perfect for springtime!!! These new sets are.......DOWN ON THE FARM and FAIRY FRIENDS!!

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!!! You can read all the details about how you can join us RIGHT HERE!

This past weekend I had the pleasure of hooking up with some amazingly talented stampers.  I had anxiety when It came to creating anything....seriously. I don't know if it had to do with being around all that talent or just not being in my little crafty room with all of my things. lol  I did manage to get a couple of things completed an this was one of them. I love how it came out.

This is from the Down on the Farm set. I LOVE this set, and you will to! The sentiments are so sweet too.

I used some paper from 2 differen't paper pads. I had to improvise because I wasn't at home and didn't drag everything with me.  The paper is from MME and Farmhouse. The scallopped border is an MFT die, the lacey oval is also MFT.

This was my first attempt at making clouds using my copics. Normally I just sponge on some color using a cloud template. I do like how they came out.

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All the Krafty Girls and Krafty Guests listed below have lots of super sweet 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 DOWN ON THE FARM and FAIRY FRIENDS 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 new stamps we have to show you , this time by artist Annie Rodrigue, along with a new CHALLENGE!!! And ALL the new stamps will be available on Saturday night at the KKStamps Shop!!

Happy hoppin'!


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Sweet Pixie - Kraftin' Kimmie release

Welcome back!! We hope you enjoyed all the sweet designs we shared yesterday featuring the new SPRING TRINKETS stamp set! And before we go any further, would you like to know who won that set??? Well, ALL the winners of this week will be announced at the LIVE online RELEASE PARTY on SATURDAY!!! Go HERE to find out all the details and come party with us!

Today at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps we are sharing a new set by the totally talented Emilie Goulet!!! We've got a perfect set for spring!! Let us introduce..... PRETTY LITTLE PIXIES!! Emilie has created a fun set of outdoor adventure images for your cards and scrapbook pages! You're going to... get a real kick out of these girls!! PLUS we are sharing a SECOND set of TRINKETS to go with the Pixie (and maybe some other stamps you have yet to see).....it's FAIRY TRINKETS!!!
 

I did some mega deep shading (for me at least) with some pastel pencils. My fellow Krafter, Jenny, got me hooked over the weekend. I then used some prisma color pencils and gamsol around the image for the highlight behind my pixie. The Paper is from Bo bunny. I hand cut the tag. Used a MFT border die, oval spellbinder and some black twine.

Below you will find a list of all the Krafty Girls who are sharing PEEKS with you today!! And as you're hoppin' around, be sure to leave a comment at each stop because TWO stampers will win some of these stamps!!! {All of this week's winners will be announced at the online party on Saturday night!}

All our new MARCH 2013 stamps will be available on Saturday at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!!! And don't miss the online PAR-TAY to celebrate! Come on back tomorrow because we'll be revealing two new stamp sets by Cheryl Alger!!!



Happy hoppin'!!

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SOG and Timeless Twine Hop....

Happy Friday to you, crafty friends!

 

The Twine-istas and the Odd Girls are happy to welcome you to their first collaborative BLOG HOP!

 

Some Odd Girl and Timeless Twine decided to get together for a little playdate, and we are SO pleased you’ve joined us! We hope you’ll find plenty of inspiration as you make your way around to all of the designers’ personal blogs, and be sure to leave a little love at each stop along the way, because there are THREE gorgeous spools of Timeless Twine and one $25 gift certificate to Some Odd Girl up for grabs!

Our hop, now being lovingly referred to as “The Timelessly Odd Hop”, runs now through Sunday, March 17th at midnight EST, so you have plenty of time to make your way around the circuit. It’s a big hop, ‘cuz we have TONS of amazing designers who were absolutely excited to combine their love for all things cute, quirky, clever, and crafty, so take your time and ENJOY YOUR JOURNEY!

 

If you’ve just dropped by randomly and haven’t been hopping from the beginning, here’s how it’s all going down:

Some Odd Girl: http://www.someoddgirlblog.com

Melissa: http://www.melissamade2.blogspot.com

Amy Kolling – http://www.stamp-n-paradise.blogspot.com/

Leah Crowe: http://www.leahscraftylife.com

Amy T – http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/

Ana Maria: http://www.shortycreations.com/

Anna: http://annasigga.typepad.com

Annette: http://myclevercreations.blogspot.com/

Rachel: http://kneedeepinpaper.blogspot.com

Asa: http://scraphorse.blogg.se

Brianna – Http://www.Bloeffelbein.blogspot.com

Casandra – http://www.thescrapperinme.blogspot.sg/

Debbie: http://bugjuiced.blogspot.com/

Kristy: http://www.theoddgirl.com

Faye: http://stampinfluffnstuff.blogspot.com

Kristy – www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com

Leah the Orange: http://thechroniclesoforange.blogspot.com

Lou Mac: http://lou-dot-mac.blogspot.com

Mandi – http://mjskraze.blogspot.com/

Tracy http://tracysstampingcorner.blogspot.com/

Melisa: http://www.melisascraftycreations.blogspot.com/

Piali – http://touchofcreation.blogspot.com/

Shannon Morgan: http://designsofapaddymack.typepad.com/

Vera: http://lingshappyplace.blogspot.com

Melissa Shea: http://scrapsbymel.blogspot.com/

Timeless Twine: http://timelesstwine.blogspot.com/

 

So there’s your hop list! You don’t have to visit everyone in order, but you do have to visit EVERYONE if you want to win the goodies! And that’s your cue, friends! Our winners will be announced on Monday, March 18th. Happy hopping, and GOOD LUCK!

Hugs,
Tracy Valure


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SOG - Watering Can

 

Good morning!! It's humpday for most  but today is my Friday!! So excited!  I am taking off for a couple of days and lucky me I get to spend it with some AMAZING ladies. Some of which, you probably stalk their blogs like I do!!

 

Today we are sharing another of the latest digi releases from Some Odd Girl. This one is Watering Can Tia.

 

Tia is colored with Copic markers.  The paper is from my favorite Tangerine by MME paper pad. The day I was making up a bunch of cards I think I grabbed it most of the time!  I didn't add a sentiment as I'm not sure just yet what I will use this for.


Be sure to come by the SOG Blog to see the rest of the release and all the DT's fabulous creations!!!

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Thinking of You.....

Good morning!! It's Friday!! Are you doing the happy dance? I am!! I love my weekends, although it's another busy one. I have Bday party tonight for my brother.  Tomorrow I will be volunteering at at a Mets Spring Training Game all day. Hopefully I will find a little bit of time for some crafting as I have a couple deadlines coming up!! 

It's the first of the month and that means there is a new challenge on the Some Odd Girl blog!  We have a sketch for you too...

I used Sweet Thinkin' Mae.  Funny thing, I colored her all up, put my card together then went online to do my blog post. I go into the SOG store to grab her link and noticed a VERY similiar color pattern!!  It was NOT intentionally! LOL  Just a total coincidence!  I have a stamper friend and that happens to us ALL the time. It's kinda funny. I will post something and she will text me with a card she did but hadn't posted yet that is almost identical. Or vice versa. Crazy!

By the way, don't forget there is still 2 days to get in your application to join the SOG DT!

Hugs,
Tracy



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Cuppa Mae and a Box Tutorial....

I don't know about you all, but I am a Pinterest addict! I love going there for all sorts of inspiration. Especially crafty ideas and recipes!! Awhile back ago I found this simple box by Cosmo Cricket made from a 12x12 piece of cardstock.  They have a video tutorial available. I did a photo tutorial which I happen to like because I don't have to pause in between steps!!

 Get your scor-board out!!

Score your paper at 3" and 9", then turn...

Score the other side at 5" and 7".

 

Crease the score lines.

Here is where it gets a little tricky.  You have to bring the center out to the sides like this...

 

 

After you do all 4 sides, you will end up with something that looks like the below:

Unfold and add a strong adhesive such as Scor-tape, ATG, etc.

Add tape to all 4 locations as shown:

Adhere.

 

You should have something now that looks like this:

 

 

Now it's time for the fun stuff. You can decorate the outside as you wish. Be sure to add a flap to it so you can close the box easily.

 

I used Cuppa Mae from Some Odd Girl. Colored with my copic markers. The paper is from Bo Bunny.

 

Thanks for stopping by.

Tracy

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Fashionably Late

Good morning! I am definitely fashionably late on this card! We have the latest challenge going on at Markerpop this week and it's "Buttons", it's started Monday but you have plenty of time to join in.

I used "Anya Styles" from The Greeting Farm.  These images are so much fun to color. They are LARGE, which can be challenging....but fun!  And the Hair...FUN! Love how it came out too.  I used papers from Paris Girl collection by Carta Bella.

Btw - I have a little Facebook Giveaway going on too.  Like MY PAGE, share it, leave a comment for a chance to win 2 stamps. One from The Greeting farm and another from Stampavie! ;-)

Thanks for looking.

Tracy

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Kaylee's Closet Fairy

**2nd post today! Scroll down......

Hey there! It's day 2 of the latest Clear stamp releases from Some Odd Girl. Todays release is an addition to Kaylee's Closet - Fairy Wings.

I love playing with Kaylees hair and adding fun colors!  To add the clothing onto Kaylee I used the masking technique. Super easy to do.  The paper is from a Prima Marketing pack. 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Tracy
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Make Everyday Magic

I am going to bombard you this morning with lots of goodness. I was SICK all weekend. Apparently I partyed way to hard at Mardi Gras last week and when I came home on thursday I wasn't feeling quite like myself. Then I started to get congested....and full on cold. Yuck!  Today is seriously the best I have felt and thats not saying much because I am most definitely NOT 100% yet. But at least I feel somewhat alive!!

This week is the new clear stamp releases for SOG.  I'll have another one for you in a little while.

 

Yesterdays release was called FAIRY MAGIC.

 

Thanks for looking!

 

Tracy

 

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Maggie Heart Treat Box

Good morning! Happy Valentines day!  Lucky me just got back from a fabulous trip to Mardi Gras! Our first time and it was a BLAST!!!!!!!!!!  I'm tired and exhausted and will share more later....but since today is Valentines day I wanted to share with you my last project!!   A little treat box.

So simple to do. Cut out 2 heart shapes using whatever die or die cutting machine you have. Then I took a strip of cardstock that was 3" x 6". I scored 1/2 on each side of the 3" sides. Then I scored in the middle of the 6" long side. I then cut a notch at that score mark so that I could fold it. I adhered the strip to the hearts to form a box. I then added a simple strip of cardstock for the handle.
Since these do not stand straight, I would use a cello bag filled with candy for the stuffing!

I have used Tilda with Cozy Heart from Magnolia. The paper is XOXO from American Crafts.

Thanks for looking today!

Hugs,
Tracy

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Treat Bag - Make my Heart Flutter

Morning!  This may look slightly familiar. I created a simliar box a couple of weeks ago using this image. It was a different type of box, but same look. I will have a tutorial on how to make this coming up on the 27th, so come on by and check it out.

 

 

 

Image is LadyBug from Saturated Canary. Colored with Copics. the paper is from Love Notes by Fancy Pants. The heart die is La La Land Crafts. Love the latest dies by them!

Thanks for looking today,
Tracy V

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Oh Mr. Grey....

Hey there! Quick post today. I'm trying to get all my valentine cards posted!! Seems simply huh, but it's not. I am super busy this week. So much going on and so much to do.

This is actually a card front. I made it because I was framing it for the hubs. I love this image. Yes I was one of those people who got hooked on the 50 shades series. Yes I thought the writing was crap....but I wasn't reading it for the writing!!! 

This is a Digi from Saturated Canary, but you can get it in rubber now as well. The paper is Devoted from Carta Bella. Love this line! The colors are beautiful. I grabbed the sentiments from a valentine set by The Greeting Farm.  The Die is from La La land Crafts - love those hearts.

Thanks for looking!

Hugs,
Tracy


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Fairy wishes....

Note:  This is my second post today. Scroll down to see Shy Fairy from Some Odd Girls latest release...

I guess I am having a Fairy kinda week.  My earlier post was all about Fairies as is this one!

I used Summer Flower Tilda from Magnolia. She is so sweet, love how her little legs look, kinda bowed out.  I used copics to color her and did a dotted background. I just grabbed some random colors that I saw in the papers I was using and layered them on. I was so excited that I was finally able to use that ribbon! I bought it so long ago and never had something that it would look right with. It's gorgeous and went perfectly, IMO, with this paper! ;-)

Thanks for looking today and remember to scroll down to see Shy Fairy from Some Odd Girl!

Hugs,
Tracy
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Shy Fairy - SOG

Good morning. This week we are releasing new Fairies at Some Odd Girl and they are CUTE! You can come by the Some Odd Girl Blog and see the 2 other releases.

 

 

Today I used Shy fairy. These are all Digis stamps!! I know some people don't care for digis, but I have to tell you. I love them!!  I can make them any size and they barely take any space. Also, if you have a Cameo, check out Sammi's awesome tutorial on how to cut out Digis!!

Thanks for looking and head on over to the shop to grab your SHY FAIRY!



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Love you!

Good morning! Hope you had a great weekend. Mine was fantastic. The weather was gorgeous, my house stayed clean this week so I had alot of me time.  Not to mention we enjoyed some company with friends.  For Superbowl we kept it low key this year and just stayed home. I made a few Sm. appetizers and we just hung out with the family. Perfect end to a great weekend. Ravens won to boot!

I must admit I haven't been a fan of the latest Maggies coming out. Gasp....I know..I know. But I did LOVE this cutie.  I think it was the ONLY one I bought from that line...which is so not like me!! :-)

This maggie is called Tilda with Heart.  She is colored with Copic markers. The paper is Devoted from Carta Bella.  Love the colors in this line.

Thank for looking today. I have lots coming up this week, so check back often! ;-)

Hugs,
Tracy

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Boy, I love you!

 

 

Morning! I have a Solo post today on the SOG blog.  Valentines is coming up quick, so I couldn't resist using Lovey Tobie.

 

 

It’s getting close to Valentines Day. Do you do anything special each year? We are kind of boring in my house, I usually cook dinner and the whole family sits and eats. Exciting, huh! Last year I made a chocolate fondue and had all sorts of yummy things to dip. That was a hit, especially with the kids. Not sure what this years plans will be as it is becoming a very busy week for us. I may actually get to go out this year. Never know!


Thanks for looking!
Tracy


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