tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56596474974392774812024-03-13T14:06:48.901-04:00Stamps, scraps n' moreKimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.comBlogger224125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-40566662908379396692011-04-24T13:08:00.000-04:002011-04-24T13:08:21.095-04:00Happy Easter!Time sure flies when you're having fun....<br />
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I have been such a blog slacker. Last weekend was Shackapalooza! I was so excited to go and I need to post some of the pictures from the trip. I didn't take any, but I have some the girls sent me. I also made a few projects and got 30 Christmas cards done (whew!) and 20 more started. Hopefully this year I can be ahead of the game with the Christmas cards. I still haven't unpacked all my crafty bags from the trip:) That's on the agenda for this week. Along with playing with all my new goodies and techniques I learned. We had a SU! demo, TAC demo, Amuse demo and Ippity demo there... I didn't go TOO overboard. ha ha ha..<br />
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Yesterday I walked (key word is walked) my first 5k! I was pretty proud of myself for finishing under an hour - I think it was 58 mins:) My sister and brother-in-law did it with me. I will admit I was pretty nervous that I wouldn't be able to finish or would be super slow (not that 58 mins is fast). But we did it! What an accomplishment for me. Until that my distance "walking" was on an elliptical or in a pool (to minimize impact on my hip joint). I still don't have the all clear to run but maybe next year I will. <br />
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I am still trying to figure out how to manage my time between working, working out and crafting. It sure seems like it's taking much longer to adjust to working again than I thought it would. Who would have thought working after 2 years off could be such a change - but it's a good change I am loving my job! Plus I was taking water aerobics 3 days a week. This May it's only offered 2 nights a week so a few days a week I can go to the gym earlier. I am taking advice from a friend of mine and making a "crafty to do list". I am trying to be practical about it too. I have a few challenges to complete this week. Grey and yellow, make something using what I have learned from my Shadows and Shading book, and there was a sketch challenge I wanted to play along with. 3 things shouldn't be too tough! Should I add get some cards ready to send for publishing - I keep putting that off (maybe fear of rejection LOL!)<br />
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Well, that's my update! Thanks to all my blog friends who still follow me through sporadic postings. Stay tuned I promise I will work on something to post soon! <br />
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Happy Crafting!!<br />
KimmyKimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-71575857672079372102011-04-10T05:00:00.007-04:002011-04-10T05:00:02.530-04:00DeNami Designs Monochromatic Blog Hop!<div style="text-align: center;">I am so excited to be a part of the DeNami Designs April Blog Hop! This month's theme is Monochromatic. Here are all the blog hop details.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">When: </div><div style="text-align: center;">The blog hop starts on April 10 at 6 AM,PST. However, you have until April 11, 2011, 11:59pm PST, to leave comments on all the blogs (to be eligible for a prize).<br />
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Why: </div><div style="text-align: center;">To be inspired by beautiful creations featuring DeNami Design stamps and also the chance to win mini shopping sprees on the DeNami Design website!<br />
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Prizes: </div><div style="text-align: center;">Denami Designs is giving away THREE $20 gift certificates to their website! One gift certificate to a random participant (DT members not eligible) and then they'll also be giving away TWO gift certificates to TWO people who comment along the hop! (so make sure you comment!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Extra Challenge: </div><div style="text-align: center;">For anyone with monochromatic projects to share. There will be a link widget on the DeNami blog hop post where you can upload monochromatic creation(s). One winner will be chosen and be guaranteed a spot in the next blog hop AND they'll get to choose a few stamps of their choice!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you arrived from <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.samsscrapcandy.blogspot.com/">Samantha Mann's</a> </span>blog then you are on the right track. If you would like to start at the beginning of the hop visit the <a href="http://denami.blogspot.com/">DeNami Designs</a> blog. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't have a ton of DeNami Designs stamps (yet) so my choices were a little limited. I hope you enjoy what I came up with:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Supplies : stamp by DeNami Designs - Owl Trio, ink - Momento Tuxedo black and Versa Mark, Paper by The Paper Company, Cuttlebug Houndstooth embossing folder, Copic markers, Spellbinders Nestabilities, ribbon by American Crafts, brads by Joann Essentials. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The next blog on the hop is <a href="http://pattie-g.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Pattie Goldman</span></a>'s blog. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Thanks for stopping by enjoy the Hop and good luck!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Crafting,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kimmy </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Kimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-36072696258572064462011-04-09T13:40:00.000-04:002011-04-09T13:40:38.185-04:00Blog candy winner!<div style="text-align: center;"><span id="true-random-integer-generator-title">I have decided I am going to complete the challenges you girls posted. I am going to Shackapalooza this upcoming weekend so I plan on working on these. Stay tuned to see what I create! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="true-random-integer-generator-title">And now for the blog candy winner...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="true-random-integer-generator-title"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="true-random-integer-generator-title"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="true-random-integer-generator-title">Big drum roll please! ....................................</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="true-random-integer-generator-title">And here's the results from Random.org </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="true-random-integer-generator-title"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="true-random-integer-generator-credits">So the winner is </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jumbledhutch.wordpress.com/"><span id="true-random-integer-generator-credits"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Jumbledhutch</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="true-random-integer-generator-credits"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">Congrats Kim! I'll be sending your package in a few days (I have your addy unless it's recently changed)</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="true-random-integer-generator-credits"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">Happy Crafting, </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="true-random-integer-generator-credits"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">Kimmy </span></span> </span></span></div>Kimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-44378454594641527842011-04-08T18:29:00.000-04:002011-04-08T18:29:23.301-04:00Only a few hours left....I will be drawing the winner of my blog candy tomorrow morning so you just have a few hours left to get your entries in! All you need to do is leave a comment on the BLOG CANDY post with some sort of challenge you would like to see me try and for an additional entry share my blog candy giveaway with friends:)<br />
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Good Luck!Kimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-62227695993321603142011-04-03T23:04:00.000-04:002011-04-03T23:04:08.587-04:00Blog candy!!!<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Here's what the winner will receive :</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After reading through this book (since I won a copy on a blog hop) I decided I would order one as my blog candy prize. I haven't tried anything out of the book yet, but it is so full of wonderful information! You have a couple chances to win too:) I will draw a winner using Random.org on Saturday April 9th so you have until 11:59 PM (EST) Friday, April 8th to leave a comment on this post. For this comment to count you have to suggest a challenge for me to try. It can be anything a recipe, color combo, new technique whatever you think. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For a second entry please share this post with your friends via your blog or whatever other way you think of. Just post a comment stating you have done so. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good luck and I am sure the winner will be very happy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Crafting,<br />
Kimmy!</div>Kimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-69092222408378729482011-03-31T16:43:00.000-04:002011-03-31T16:43:53.607-04:00I haven't forgotten!<div style="text-align: center;">I still have a blog candy giveaway coming soon, things just got a little busy. I got a new job last week and my first day was Monday. I'm loving it. I am trying to adjust to working again, keeping up with my gym routine, and we had a couple appointments this week so that's what's been keeping me preoccupied. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Good news I also won a blog hop this week! I won a copy of Marianne Walker's book Shadows and Shading. I can't wait to see what's inside - that's just what I need! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay tuned! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Crafting, <br />
Kimmy</div>Kimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-24342914634999821242011-03-22T10:55:00.000-04:002011-03-22T10:55:32.140-04:00Blog-a-versaryToday is my blogaversary I can't believe I have had a blog for 3 years! I was going to have a little blog candy give away all ready to go, but I got busy this past weekend and the beginning of the week. So it will be slightly delayed - so stay tuned!<br />
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Today is also my birthday so Hubby and I are going to a nice dinner this evening (he won't tell me where yet). Maybe I'll even get some time to spend in my craft room:)<br />
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Happy Crafting,<br />
KimmyKimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-57662348413561299382011-03-19T07:30:00.000-04:002011-03-19T07:30:01.210-04:00Easter Greetings<div style="text-align: center;">A while back I stamped a ton of images to take with me somewhere (I can't remember where right now) so that I could color to pass the time. I found a box full of images some colored some not. I figured I better put them to use. I forgot how cute this darn Riley (from Riley and Company stamps) was and had to color him!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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After coloring the image, I added some glitter to the egg with my Spica pens (sorry you can't see that in the pic). Then I cut Riley out with my Nestabilities egg die. I inked the edges. Then I cut out a piece of purple card stock in the next largest egg size and ran it through my cuttlebug using the D'vine Swirls embossing folder. Next I added some yellow brilliance in to the embossed parts. Then I got some ribbon and put everything together. The sentiment is a Studio G stamp I got for $1 at Michaels. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by hope you enjoyed my Easter Riley!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Crafting, </div><div style="text-align: center;">Kimmy</div>Kimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-456786997270532272011-03-18T08:07:00.001-04:002011-03-18T08:07:00.317-04:00Riley ATC's<div style="text-align: center;">I was looking through my previous ATCs and realized I never posted any of my Riley and Company ATCs. So here's a few I made :</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This was a Riley swap and one of my favorite stamps. I can't believe what you can fit in an ATC space. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This was for a Halloween swap</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-befDtcj44KE/TYEK2zusN8I/AAAAAAAAAwQ/Py35Qo9-1vY/s1600/2011-02+036+%2528Small%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-befDtcj44KE/TYEK2zusN8I/AAAAAAAAAwQ/Py35Qo9-1vY/s400/2011-02+036+%2528Small%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">From a Breast Cancer swap</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-mMbGJjVPfPA/TYEK5u2geJI/AAAAAAAAAwU/lVS-GmokEBc/s1600/2011-02+037+%2528Small%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-mMbGJjVPfPA/TYEK5u2geJI/AAAAAAAAAwU/lVS-GmokEBc/s400/2011-02+037+%2528Small%2529.jpg" width="300" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Crafting,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kimmy</div>Kimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-10448786589546473702011-03-16T15:04:00.000-04:002011-03-16T15:04:19.076-04:00Spring is in the air!<div style="text-align: center;">I love spring! I can't wait for the warmer weather and more sunshine (and no more white stuff). Today's card is from a swap I was in over at The Stamp Shack. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The stamp is DeNami Designs, I stamped it 4 times and colored all the little chicks with copics. Then I cut them out using my Nestabilities Labels 8 cutting off enough of the top to fit my "spring" sentiment. I then stamped the sentiment using Martha Stewart clear letters. I inked the edges and stamped the sentiment with a Brilliance purple ink. I added the ribbon on the top of the image since I didn't like the line from where I cut the paper. I ran the pink piece that was cut with Labels 8 through my Cuttlebug using the Swiss Dots embossing folder then layered my chicks on that. I then put the whole piece on a yellow card base that I rounded the edges with my corner rounder. Finally I added some self adhesive rhinestones which I colored with my copics to match. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you enjoyed todays card! Thanks for stopping by. I love hearing from you so let me know you came by and any thoughts you have to share.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Crafting, <br />
Kimmy</div>Kimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-64550029345596771442011-03-11T23:30:00.000-05:002011-03-11T23:30:23.628-05:00SPAM anyone?<div style="text-align: center;">First off I wanted to send prayers to Japan - What a devastation! Also to those in California and Hawaii - alot of my hubby's family is in California so I hope they are all safe and sound.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I took a break from ATCs to share some fun pics from our trip to the SPAM (yes I said SPAM) museum yesterday. I have wanted to go for years and we always seem to run out of time or forget about it. I was curious if Save Ferris would be playing over a speaker through the whole place LOL! (in case you are a fan of Save Ferris and curious their song "SPAM" didn't even get mentioned). I must say it was a blast though. Who would have thought a canned meat could be so entertaining! Even the brochure is funny! It's free (minus souvenirs) and there are alot of interactive things to do and history.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had the most fun with the "can your own spam" activity. First you got to dress up like a Hormel factory worker, then they had bean bag shaped like spam you had to put into cans, cook in the oven, put the lid on, add the label and get ready for shipping. Yes I am sure this is mostly for kids, but I had to jump in the fun! Had there been a crowd I may have spent less time LOL!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-lj6m1cZ4hKA/TXr07hTLPVI/AAAAAAAAAvw/Uu9_D8sgOcc/s1600/MN+trip+022+%2528Small%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-lj6m1cZ4hKA/TXr07hTLPVI/AAAAAAAAAvw/Uu9_D8sgOcc/s320/MN+trip+022+%2528Small%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love the piggy doors! I also couldn't resist a SPAM hat and trying it on. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just down the street there was this adorable sign we had to have a picture of it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was a very fun day! If we are friends on Facebook you can see all of my pictures. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Crafting, </div><div style="text-align: center;">Kimmy</div>Kimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-49653121265818099622011-03-10T08:01:00.001-05:002011-03-10T08:01:00.658-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ok I hope no one is sick of ATCs yet. Just a few more today and then some tomorrow. Next week it's back to new projects.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
This ATC is from a "things that fly" swap I did many months ago. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was from a "recipe" swap. We had to use a stamped image, pattern paper, a 3-d embellishment, and ribbon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DLjG9ij1t4Q/TXhNh-XiYHI/AAAAAAAAAvY/MqeI6v4MbuE/s1600/2011-02+017+%2528Small%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DLjG9ij1t4Q/TXhNh-XiYHI/AAAAAAAAAvY/MqeI6v4MbuE/s400/2011-02+017+%2528Small%2529.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This one is from a "cupcake" swap. I do love cupcakes! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and finally, we have one from a St Patty's Day swap. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by today! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Crafting, <br />
Kimmy</div>Kimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-29817612079239887332011-03-09T08:00:00.006-05:002011-03-09T08:00:22.502-05:00More ATCs!<div style="text-align: center;">Good morning everyone! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope no one gets sick of seeing ATCs. I joined a ton of ATC swaps before I had my hip surgery and a few after I was well on my way to recovering. I am still in Minnesota and enjoying my visit. As an early birthday present my mom surprised me with a day at the salon. I got a cut, color, and highlights. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I am a very happy girl:) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So today I am going to share a couple ATCs I made using Happy Hoppers! Both were colored with Copics. They are such cute stamps! The first one is from a "baby" themed swap. I used my Just Rite Stamper for the boarder saying. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And this one was from the "in the tub" swap. I feel relaxed just looking at it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by. Feel free to leave a comment I love hearing from my visitors:) Tomorrow I will be continuing with the ATC theme and next week I should have some new creations to share. (I just realized my blogaversay is just a few weeks away - stay tuned for BLOG CANDY!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Crafting,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kimmy</div>Kimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-70655740262418828642011-03-08T12:34:00.000-05:002011-03-08T12:34:51.678-05:00ATC's anyone???This week I am in MN visiting my parents. My sister and I decided that we would hop in the car and make the the 12 hour drive to surprise my mom. It is VERY rare that both of us visit together. My dad was in on the plan but mom sure was surprised! Since I didn't bring any stamping supplies I figured I would share a few ATCs I made over the past few months for swaps over at <a href="http://www.stamp-shack.com/">The Stamp Shack</a>.<br />
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Here are a couple from Christmas and winter themed swaps. (sorry I don't have my supply list with my but I'll add that info when I get back to MI)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you enjoyed some of my ATCs stay tuned tomorrow for a few more:)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And if you are in Michigan or anyplace that has Packzi's have one for me, I am really missing them right now! Happy Fat Tuesday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Crafting,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kimmy</div>Kimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-73214820240679052792011-03-03T00:24:00.000-05:002011-03-03T00:24:09.879-05:00Just Rite Stampers challenge #49<div style="text-align: center;">I finally am participating in one of the <a href="http://justritestampers.typepad.com/">Just Rite Stampers</a> challenges! I say I am going to every time and end up forgetting about it or something comes up. This challenge was the direct to rubber challenge so I used a marker to color the areas of the Easter stamp I wanted to use. And this is the final product :</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">and here is a close up of the cross so you can see how I only inked a portion of the stamp. I also used my Copic markers to color in the rhinestones on the purple flowers. The white flowers were made using a punch and some brads. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I liked this so much that I am going to use the same idea for an ATC swap I am in.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">supplies: paper by The Paper Company, stamp - <a href="http://www.justritestampers.com/ProductDetail.aspx?productid=JB-08690">Just Rite (Favorite Occasions Borders and Centers)</a>, ink Zig Marker and Copic marker, Purple flowers by Prima, rhinestones by Kaiser, flower punch by Paper Shapers, brads by Joann Craft Essentials, Spellbinders cross and nestabilities circles and scallop circles.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for looking and Happy Crafting, <br />
Kimmy</div>Kimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-70033158489367516192011-02-25T17:57:00.000-05:002011-02-25T17:57:43.718-05:00Blog Candy opportunityBeth over at Sunflowers and Dragonflies is giving away a huge blog candy package.<br />
Check it out <a href="http://www.sunflowers-dragonflies.ca/blog/6110/big-blog-candy/#utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SunflowersAndDragonflies+%28Sunflowers+and+Dragonflies%29">here</a>.<br />
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Stay tuned next week I have some projects to share!<br />
Happy Crafting,<br />
KimmyKimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-19692584638919335972011-02-13T06:00:00.001-05:002011-02-13T00:20:34.570-05:00DeNami Design's Beautiful Buttons Blog Hop!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Welcome to DeNami Designs Beautiful Buttons Blog Hop! </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are the details for the blog hop:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>When</b>: The blog hop starts on February 13,2011, 6:00am PST, however you have until February 14, 2011, 11:59pm PST to leave comments on all the blogs (to be eligible for prizes)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Why:</b> to be inspired by beautiful creations featurnig DeNami Design stamps and also the chance to win mini shopping sprees on the DeNami Designs website!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Prizes:</b> DeNami Designs is giving away THREE $20 gift certificates to their website! Tey will be giving away on gift certificate to a random participant and also TWO gift certificates to two people who comment along the hop!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you arrived from <b><a href="http://www.scraphappylin.blogspot.com/">Linda Nomura's</a></b> blog then you are on the right track if not please go to<b> <a href="http://denami.blogspot.com/">DeNami Design's</a></b> blog to start the blog hop. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is my Beautiful Buttons Creation: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The stamp is (of course by) DeNami Designs I actually stamped it three times and colored it with Copics. Then I cut it out using my Nestabilities. I also used the Martha Stewart Crafts punch Daisy Fun. The card stock is all by Paper Factory, and the buttons by Hero Arts. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The next stop on the Hop is :</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://jennyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/">Jenny Wagener </a></b>!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And don't forget to leave a comment for your chance to win a DeNami Designs gift certificate!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Crafting, <br />
Kimmy</div>Kimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com61tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-39590600981215595212011-02-01T22:52:00.001-05:002011-02-02T16:16:53.287-05:00Warm Wishes....<div style="text-align: center;">Well, it's been a while! It feels good to be back and have a project to share with my small group of followers :) I am really looking forward to getting back into blogging now that I am feeling much better.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My good friend Jennifer over at <a href="http://inknscraphabits.blogspot.com/">Ink N' Scrap Habits</a> challenged me to use a crimper (since both of ours have been collecting dust). So I thought what a perfect idea for a hot cocoa swap I was in. I got the idea from <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/">Splitcoast</a> it's called the crimped envelope technique. And since there is a blizzard outside I figured it was perfect timing for something warming. Here is the finished project :</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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and a view of it closed :<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Supplies: image by <a href="http://store.stampsnmore.com/9242-i.html">Stamps N' More- Mocha </a>#9242-I, sentiment by Rubber Stampede, envelope A2 size from Office Depot, Ribbon by Bobbie M. Designs, card stock by Bazzill Bling, Copic markers, Fiskars paper crimper, Nestabilities large oval and scallop oval and labels ten, Momento black ink, Memories artprint brown ink, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists.</i></span><br />
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</div><div style="color: #990000;">ETA: To make the background I used Tim Holtz distressing inks around the edges, I used faded blue jeans and vintage photo. Then to stay with the brown and blue feel I was going with I got out my Tattered Angel Glimmer Mists and sprayed the blue and brown on the envelope. All the inking, and spraying were done before I cut the envelope and ran the bottom portion through the crimper. </div><br />
I am in the process of changing my blog look, but for some reason blogger wasn't cooperating tonight. Maybe it's the weather. Hope you enjoyed today's project!<br />
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Happy Crafting,<br />
KimmyKimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-10056433013916040902010-10-30T23:17:00.000-04:002010-10-30T23:17:50.572-04:00Happy Halloween!<div style="text-align: center;">Here is one of my first attempts back into stamping. This is for the Woodware Clear Stamps <a href="http://woodwareusa-clearstamps.blogspot.com/2010/10/boo.html">blog challenge</a>. (Sorry about the picture I had to scan it since my camera cord is MIA right now) What do you think?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My favorite part is that the moon glows in the dark! Love it! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">supplies : stamps Hampton Arts Spooky Halloween, embossing powder by Sparkle and Sprinkle, Ribbon from Target, punch by Fiskars, paper by The Paper Company, and black VersaFine ink. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Crafting, <br />
Kimmy</div>Kimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-3568346713873051942009-11-30T16:34:00.002-05:002009-11-30T16:41:11.418-05:00update!Well, I am no better, no worse but hopefully heading in the right direction. The Doctors now believe I have some hip problems along with my back issues so I have been going to different "specialists", having MRI's, injections and tests galore! lol I am in Physical Therapy - my Dr believes that will be the best bet. I am hoping I won't need any surgery but they have explained a few to me that could possibly be in store for me (but I am hoping not). I have another appointment in a couple weeks that should get to the bottom of this. <br /><br />I have been making some ATCs and cards while I'm laid up - it does take quite a bit longer now though LOL! I am hoping to get in the mood to start blogging again soon. I have alot to share, just haven't felt much like typing or posting. Maybe it's partially the winter blues. Hope to be back up and running soon! <br /><br />Thanks for all the sweet cards, thoughts, emails and prayers!<br /><br />Hugs, <br />KimmyKimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-64194216095477487202009-07-04T08:55:00.002-04:002009-07-04T10:00:15.820-04:00Oh Say Can You See Blog HopWelcome to the Scrapbook News and Reviews "Oh Say Can You See 4th of July Blog Hop". If you came from Lauri Ingram's blog <a href="http://www.chickenicity.blogspot.com/">Paperville</a> , you are on the right track! If you didn't please hop to <a href="http://snrcardiverse.ning.com/">SNR/Card universe</a> and begin the fun. We have almost 100 blogs lined up for this 4th of July blog hop! Here is the card I made just for this Blog Hop:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1eA_kTzN3HU/Sku3jDWz_FI/AAAAAAAAAtg/bzvVGN6UXlM/s1600-h/2009-05-27+005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1eA_kTzN3HU/Sku3jDWz_FI/AAAAAAAAAtg/bzvVGN6UXlM/s400/2009-05-27+005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353574394884258898" border="0" /></a>For this card I started with my image stamped in SU! Pacific Blue ink on white card stock. Then I inked the edges with red ink and matted it on blue card stock then used my gold marker to ink the edges. Next I matted that on red card stock. Then I took my SU! Sweet Stars wheel and stamped that in Riding Hood Red ink on white card stock. I then inked that with blue and matted it on red card stock. Net I cut a piece of blue card stock to 4" x 5 1/4" and used my gold marker to ink the edges of that piece. Then I glued down my matted pieces on the blue card stock. I then wrapped a piece of thin red ribbon around the lower portion of the blue card stock and ran it through a metal star. (The metal start was silver but I used my gold marker to "paint" it gold.) I then glued that entire piece to the center of my red A2 card base.<br /><br />I also made the inside to match. I thought it would be a great way to thank a soldier. Here's what the inside looks like :<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1eA_kTzN3HU/Sku3kG5SNmI/AAAAAAAAAto/OQaQZO4CeMc/s1600-h/2009-05-27+007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 336px; height: 394px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1eA_kTzN3HU/Sku3kG5SNmI/AAAAAAAAAto/OQaQZO4CeMc/s400/2009-05-27+007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353574413014021730" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">Supplies :<br /><ul><li>Stamps - Liberty United by CI Stamping, "thank you" by Hero Arts, Sweet Stars jumbo wheel by Stampin Up! </li><li>Inks - SU! Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red.</li><li>Miscellaneous - card stock by Bazzill, ribbon by Offray, metal star unknown.</li></ul></div>I hope you are enjoying the Blog Hop, and my work:) Thanks for stopping by, and feel free to leave a comment - I love hearing what people like/dislike about my work. If you made a card for the Holiday I would love to see it leave a comment with a link to your gallery/blog.<br /><br />The next stop on the Blog Hop is Debby Boltman's blog <a href="http://debbysstuff.blogspot.com/">Debby's Stuff</a>. So hop on over and continue with the fun!<br /><br />Happy Crafting,<br />KimmyKimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-72446327516962265552009-07-03T08:00:00.001-04:002009-07-03T09:31:42.820-04:00Update on meI thought it was about time for an update. I have some good news - tomorrow there will be a project on my blog!!!! I signed up for the SNR/Card Universe blog hop a while back and forced myself to make something for it. It took a while but I was happy with the outcome. So make sure you stop in tomorrow and check it out. I'm hoping it will be the begining of my come back;). <br /><br />On the health issues I'm still not fixed. Monday I am having my first epidural injection and I'm pretty nervous. I have heard mostly positive reviews from people so that makes me a little optimistic. I guess my biggest worry is what if the injections don't work? I know I shouldn't think about that yet but I can't help it. I have already been off of work for 2 months. My time is slowly running out. So I am crossing my fingers these injections do the trick and I can get back to my normal way of life. I know I am extremely blessed and keep trying to think about all the good things. I have such wonderful friends who send me cards, emails, even make us dinner and just call to see how I'm doing. My hubby is having ankle surgery next week so I hope we are able to take care of each other - ha ha ha. <br /><br />Don't forget to check out the blog hop tomorrow. And thanks for following my blog despite my lack of activity. <br /><br />Happy crafting,<br />KimmyKimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-14846406169931276222009-06-11T12:21:00.002-04:002009-06-11T12:24:16.461-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">WOW! There's a lot of blog candy out there. So here is another one I found!<br /><br /><a href="http://alatteinkinfun.blogspot.com/2009/06/blog-candy.html">A Latte <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Inkin</span>' Fun</a><br /><br />She also does great work. I hope you check it out and good luck to you!<br /><br />Happy Blog Surfing,<br />Kimmy<br /></div>Kimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-32554964027606657412009-06-11T12:02:00.003-04:002009-06-11T12:21:14.900-04:00Blog Candy!<div style="text-align: center;">Well, I might not be able to sit and craft, but I have been catching up on my blog surfing:) Here is a site with some great blog candy up for grabs (and some super cute projects)<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://mymindseyecreations.blogspot.com/2009/06/time-to-play.html">In My Minds Eye </a></span><br /><br />Since I am actually spending some time on the computer hopefully I'll find some <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">more</span> goodies for you. At least it's something :)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by<br />Kimmy<br /></div>Kimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5659647497439277481.post-79363388903108128662009-06-02T21:44:00.003-04:002009-06-02T22:03:02.875-04:00No relief .....Well still no relief with my back problems. I have been seeking alternative treatments. I am in my 3rd week of physical therapy and not feeling better. My legs feel stronger but my back issues aren't getting any better. They just started me in traction and are trying kinesio tape. I decided to try a chiropractor today. He says "absolutely no sitting or stretching" except the one stretch he gave me. I have a feeling recovery is going to take a while because I was feeling a little worse after my first adjustment (I know it's normal). He is positive he can get my bulged discs back in line. I have a follow up appointment with my doctor next week. He said if I wasn't doing better we would probably start injections for the pain (ouch). <br /><br />I haven't yet figured out a way to stamp while laying but I'm thinking tomorrow I'll try standing and see how that goes. I am behind on my FFF challenges and have some swaps due in a couple months. I do have a few cards I would love to share with you I just have to steal the computer from my hubby:) he sprained his ankle pretty bad so he's been off work too. On what a pair we are - ha ha ha.<br /><br />Well if you have been making any projects I would love if you would share with me. Maybe a little inspiration would help:) poor Jen seems to have lost her mojo too... Oh where could our mojo's have gone??? I bet they are sitting on the beach drinking piƱa colodas. Ha ha ha.<br /><br />Hope to bring you some projects very soon! <br /><br />KimmyKimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07363832220507327501noreply@blogger.com2