K2 DESIGNS

WE HAVE MOVED!!!

2011-08-01T09:11:00.000-04:00

Hello and Good Morning all,

Happy August 1st to you. Can you believe that August is here and Back-to-School is around the corner...literally? Man...the summer is going by so fast. I can't keep up.

As you can see from the title of this post, I have moved....my blog that is...LOL!! I have switched from Blogger to WordPress now. I am in the process if trying to figure out how to "Redirect" you when you come to this blog to my new one. I am not the most tech savvy person, but I am determined to figure it out, so bare with me.

Here is my new blog address: www.k2designsnyc.wordpress.com

Head on over there and put it in your favorites. Also, I would love to know that you are follwoing my bog, so please, sign up for the EMAIL SUBSCRIPTION. I really appreciate your loyalty!

Okay...so, in case you come back to this blog and if the REDIRECTIN goes well....it will gently usher you to my new site...fingers crossed...LOL!

Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you on the Flip Side!

Kimberley :)

GETTING a FACELIFT - PAIN FREE!!!

2011-06-21T09:00:00.001-04:00

Good Morning everyone...and Happy Monday!

I hope that you all had a great weekend and if you celebrate Father's Day...I hope you encouraged the man/men in your life with love, laughter, and loads of fun!

Now, I know that you are probably wondering what the title of my post means. Well, my blog will be moving. I am going to be using WordPress as oppose to blogger and since I am not as tech savvy as I would like to think...I am running into a few "lemons"....but you know Kimba....I'm gonna make some tasty lemonade!...LOL!! I want my blog to represent me and my personality as well as a new venture that I plan on embarking in....don't worry, you will know soon enough. So, please be patient with me. So, for this week, I won't be posting any cards and one the new blog is up and running, I will have a link that will re-direct you from this blog to my new one.

Thanks again for your patience and I hope you will continue you checking in and following my blog. You won't be disappointed! Thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

HAPPY FATHER's DAY Honey!

2011-06-19T10:57:00.000-04:00

HAPPY FATHER's DAY!!!

This is just a quick post that I wanted to share with you all today. This is that card that I gave my hubby this morning. He loved it!!! My kids made him cards this year and I plan on posting those as well. Thanks for stopping by and continue to enjoy your Father's Day!!

Kimba :)

SCRAPLING - here's another one...

2011-06-14T10:13:00.001-04:00

Hey everybody....

If you tuned into yesterday on my blog you would know that I had mentioned about learning about Scraplings. Well, here is another Scrapling that I created. One of my friends is due to have a baby anyday now and I am going to give this one to her when I give her a "Welcome Home" gift - a basket of her favorite goodies. Sorry for the quick post, but this week my son has his Math Regents Exam and I am helping him study for it. As always, thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

SCRAPLINGS - Do you know what they are?

2011-06-13T08:49:00.000-04:00

Hi there ya'll.....Happy Monday!

Today's card is something that "was" new to me but not anymore. I am part of a Flickr Group and the members have a game that we play every so often. There is a hostess and she runs the game and it's called The 90-minute Scramble. What that means is that you have to create a card in 90 minutes, using at least one HeroArts stamp...and sometimes there's a twist, like the card needs to have buttons, or it needs to have the color red. So, this past Saturday's Scramble was to create a SCRAPLING....and this is what I learned....and I am sure you are wondering what a Scrapling is - a Scrapling is a card that is created with the left over piece of cardstock when you cut a 5.5 x 4.25 piece...you are left with a 1.25 x 4.25 piece and this is what I used to create the card above. This was a challenge for me because it was hard to hold back on the embellishments, and so I decided to keep the stamped image as the "REAL" embellishment and focal point. You should give this a try. What a great way to use up your leftover CS. Shout out to Stampin' Sue for being such a great hostess and for this AWESOME idea called Scraplings!

I hope you learned something new today. Isn't that what it's all about? Learning something new and using it in a creative way....give it a try...I know that once you start creating Scraplings, you won't be able to stop....

Thanks for stopping by!
Kimba :)

You're Special - WATERCOLOR

2011-06-06T15:38:00.002-04:00

Hey there all-

Happy Monday to you. I hope that you had a great weekend. This weekend my kids were away til Sunday, so hubby and I had the house to ourselves. The only bad thing about that was trying to figure what to do and trying to cram EVERYTHING into 3 days...LOL!!! One of the things I did get to do is play with my Distress Inks and create this card using a watercolor technique. I stamped Broken China and Wild Honey on my acrylic block and spritzed it with water, and with a brush, just painted the flower. Here is a link with a video that shows you how to do this technique. It's being done by HeroArts Artist Shari Carroll. It's really easy, so please give it a try. Just another way to add color to your cards and projects.

Thanks for stopping by. I love it when you do. Until tomorrow....
Kimba :)

HeroArts DIGITAL Printables and Stamping

2011-05-31T17:40:00.002-04:00

Hello all-

I hope that you had a great Memorial Day Weekend and that you got some time to spend with family and friends. Did any of you get to do any card making or scrapbooking? Crafting of ay sort? I sure hope so...

For today's card I combined a digital element with a stamp image. Can you guess what the digital element is? NOPE...not the HeroArts Hydrandgea. YEP, it's the OLD LETTER WRITING in the shape of a label. HeroArts has Digital Printables that are AWESOME! Their images are so true and amazing, that all it needs is some ink, or Copic Markers, or Colored Pencils, or...I could go on and on. If you get a chance, check them out. I am so sure you would love them as much as I do. And the really interesting this is that this is the VERY FIRST time that I have ever used any kind of Digital anything. It was so easy. Open the PDF, print it out on cardstock, and color and cut. Sooo much fun to use and I am now a TRUE Digi-Lover!!!

I colored the flower using my PrismaColored Pencils. I inked up the label using Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I am really proud of the finished product and it just goes to show that trying new things ain't so bad and more times than not, you'll surprise yourself and love the outcome! Here's to TRYING NEW THINGS...LOL!

Anywho, gotta run. Thanks so much for stopping by and please, leave me some love. I really enjoy hearing from you! Have a great day!

Kimba :)

Memorial Day Weekend

2011-05-27T17:21:00.003-04:00

Hello all & good morning -

There is no card post today, but I wanted to just pop in real quick and say a little something. There's no card today because my kids are out for the holiday and so, I think that it would only be fitting that too should be out - TeeHee. I will be back on Tuesday with a card post, but today I will be hangin' w/my kids doing fun stuff and getting into mayhem...LOL!!!

I hope you all have a great holiday. Have a great one and thanks for stopping by!
Kimba :)

CAS-ual Fridays BLING Challenge / The Craft's Meow EMBOSSING Challenge

2011-05-25T08:26:00.002-04:00

Hello all...
Here is a card that I created for two different challenges. The first on is CAS-ual Fridays. This is a great blog with an even greater DT. They inspire and give great tips and encourage you to be creative. They are also a weekly challenge blog that is dedicated to to CAS design - CLEAN and SIMPLE. So, if CAS is your style, this is the blog for you. Their challenge was to BRING the BLING - and bling could be rhinestones, pearls, glitter, stickles, etc....and this is the card that I created for this challenge.

The second challenge that I am participating in is The Craft's Meow. This is another great blog. Their challenge was to use embossing on your project - heat or dry and this is what I came up with. I dry embossed the green label using my Cuttlebug and Swiss Dots embossing folder and I heat embossed the butterfly and the word sentiment using VersaMark ink and white opaque powder.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day!
Kimba :)

Play Date Cafe Challenge - Card #2

2011-05-24T08:27:00.000-04:00

Play Date Cafe Challenge - Card #2, originally uploaded by kimba7669.

LILY PAD CARDS --Craft'sMeowChallenge - Embossing

2011-05-23T08:32:00.002-04:00

Hello all-

I hope that you had a great weekend! It went by so quickly but I was still grateful for it.

Today's card is The Craft's Meow Challenge and it's hosted by Lily Pad Cards. The theme is embossing. Here I used the 4 Leaf Grid Background Stamp by HeroArts. I heat embossed it and then I tried to keep it simple with the sentiment and the button embellishments. I love this color combination too! Heat embossing is becoming my *new* favorite thing!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day today!
Kimba :)

Kathy's Color Throw Down Challenge - LILY PAD CARDS copy

2011-05-20T02:02:00.002-04:00

Hello All-
Here is my card for Kathy's Color Throw Down at Lily Pad Cards. You must...and I repeat...MUST check out this blog. It is AWESOME and it's made up of some really talented ladies. I'm telling you...you will be inspired!

This is the card that I created using the colors that Kathy supplied:

Here are the stamps that I used as well as other supplies.
*HeroArts Canvas Stripe - CG196
*HeroArts Large Plaid Pattern - S5447
*HeroArts ClearDesign -Thank You Messages CL142
*Peeled Paint Distress Ink
*Antique Linen Distress Ink
*Spellbinder Labels 4 Dies
*Spellbinder Classic Circle Dies

For the pattern on the circle, I stamped the Canvas Stripe Stamp VERTICAL, and then I inked the stamp again and then stamped it HORIZONTAL. I love the way it came out! I also inked the white Prima Flowers with the Peeled Paint to create olive green flowers.

Well everybody...it's Friday and the weekend has begun....enjoy it and as always...
Thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

HeroArts Colored Pencil Challenge

2011-05-14T00:48:00.002-04:00

Hello all-

Hope you all are doing great today! I typically don't post on Saturday's but I simply loved the way this card came out that I had to just share. I created this card for the HeroArts Monthly Challenge and one of the themes was using colored pencils. I used the Striped Flower stamp by HeroArts and I colored it using my PrismaColor Colored Pencils. I used 3 different shades of blue and used Gamasol after coloring as it smooths and blends the colors wonderfully. The background image is also a stamp from HeroArts - Large Plaid Background and I distessed the white cardstock using Spiced Marmalade and then stamped the plaid image using the same color.

Okay, I gotta run. In case you happened to pop by on Saturday, thanks so much. Enjoy your day as well as your weekend and see ya again on Monday!

Kimba :)

Lily Pad Cards - Inspiration #1

2011-05-05T21:01:00.002-04:00

Hello there....

Here is a card that I am submitting to the Lily Pad Cards Inspiration Challenge. I was inspired by the website The Purl Bee and their bright cheery colors. Here's their website:

The Purl Bee - make sure you stop by this website and see the amazing colors and creations!

I tried to imitate the ribbon on the far right of the header.

Thanks for stopping by!
Kimba

Lily Pad Cards INSPIRATION CHALLENGE #1

2011-05-05T11:08:00.002-04:00

Hello all....

I am posting anther post today. I just remembered that there was a card challenge that is due today and I thought that I would share with you the card that I created as well as the AWESOME website that is hosting the challenge.

The name of the website is Lily Pad Cards. You can go directly to the challenge and website HERE. The challenge requirements if for us to create a card using anything from the blog as your inspiration. The card that I created above was inspired by a blog that was mentioned on Lily Pad Cards. The blog/website is The Purl Bee.The really cool thing is that this store is right here in NYC - WooHoo! I am going to make it my business to stop in there and share with them how I learned about their store. It's an incredible site that shows creations that are sewn, knitted, chrochet, and more. My card is inspired by the sites header - the 2nd picture from the left with the hearts. I love the BOLD BRIGHT colors and I thought that this would be so cool to create. I love the way the card came out too!

Thanks for stopping by and if you get a chance, stop on by the Lily Pad Cards as well as The Purl Bee. The sites are amazing! Have a great day!

Kimba :)

HeroArts FRESH FACE WINNER!!!!

2011-05-05T10:36:00.002-04:00

Hello all...

I am so sorry for not posting in a while. My laptop caught a virus and I was unable to do anything. I am constantly amazed at how much we...and I am including myself...depend on technology. I was completely lost without my laptop....but now I am back!!!

I also want to share with you a bit of EXCITING NEWS with you. As you all may know, I constitently participate in the HeroArts Monthly Challenges and today when I went on their website, to my surprise I was the winner of the FRESH FACE Catergory!!! I am doing cartwheels and the moon walk all at the same time!!!! They choose the card that I created on April 27th....

Here's the link in case you wanna check it out: Just scroll to the top of the post once you click the link:
http://heroarts.com/blogs/club/2011/05/05/april-winners-round-2/?cp=3#comment-152465....

In any case...I just wanted to share that bit of news with you. I will be back tomorrow with a card. Thanks again for stopping by and have a great day!

Kimba :)

HeroArts Challenge - Layering Technique

2011-04-28T01:36:00.002-04:00

Good morning all-

It's Thursday and that only means - 1 more day til the start of the weekend..WooHoo!!! I am so tired today...keep reading and you'll know why.

I was up last night,(started at around 11pm) at my crafting desk trying to create this card "in my head" that looked awesome....but of course, it just was not coming together. I tried to follow the sketch I drew, but it was just not happening. I had the stamp and the paper and the embellishments...but when I started inking up my stamp, I just wasn't feelin' it. Anyway...it was about 1am and I went back to my desk and I picked up this stamp - HeroArts Little Feathers - and all of a sudden I came up with today's card in 15mins - NOW GO FIGURE.....(Kimba hits her head - DUH!) ...and this was not the original card I was trying to make....

Here's what I did. I distressed lightly the white cardstock firs, layering Orange Marmalade and then layering Vintage Photo around the edges. Next, I stamped the SILHOUETTE FERN using Peeled Paint Distress Ink in a random pattern. Lastly, I stamped LITTLE FEATHERS CG202 using VersaMark ink and then heat embossed it using OPAQUE powder - the color is PERIDOT....don't you just love the way it came out??? The details of the feathers are so pretty (if I do say so myself..LOL!)

Lastly, I added pop dots, and stamped a simple sentiment. CAS card....thanks for stopping by....and have a great Thursday!

Kimba

Masculine Card

2011-04-27T06:02:00.002-04:00

Good morning and Happy Hump Day!!!

Today my kids go back to school after being on Easter/Spring Break. They are not too happy about the early mornings but they do love the nice weather. This is going to be a quick post as I just got one child off to school and I have two more to go.

I created this Masculine Card as part of a challenge that I am participating it. I absolutely LOVE the way it came out. The bottom layer I created by covering the entire white cardstock with Orange Marmalade Distress Ink and then covering it with a second layer using Fired Brick Distress ink. I then stamped HeroArts Friend Definition stamp using black ink, but then randomly wiped off certain areas so that when it was stamped, only certain parts of the card would have the image.....I think it adds character and dimension. I used Peeled Paint Distress ink on the tag and then sprayed it with water to get the speckles. Making masculine cards are really fun to create because it forces me to think outside the box and usually, the end result is always cool!

Thanks again for stopping by and have a great Wednesday!!!!
Kimba :)

PLAY DATE CAFE CHALLENGE #78 - Red,Pink, Lt.Blue

2011-04-26T10:49:00.002-04:00

Hello all-

Today's card I created for the PLAY DATE CAFE. The colors were Red, Pink, and Light Blue. These are colors that I would not ordinarily put together but when creating the card, they seemed to work so well with each other. I tend to think that my "core style" is CAS (Clean and Simple) with hints of shabby and chic....LOL! I created this card with the intention of letting the colors and the paper be the focus and then add the flowers for some WOW factor.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to leave me some 'comment love'....
Have a great day!
Kimba

HeroArts Monthly Challenge - Masculine Cards

2011-04-25T11:08:00.001-04:00

Happy Monday all-

Today is such a beautiful day here in NYC. The trees are blooming and it's warming up and I welcome Spring with open arms.....

Today's card reminds me a little of Spring because of the orange....which just so happens to be my favorite color...TeeHee! I created this card for the HeroArts Monthly Challenge. The theme is A SKETCH CHALLENGE and MASCULINE PROJECTS. You still have time to play, so check it out HERE. The challenge also had an option of following a particular sketch and it could have any theme. The card I made followed a sketch. I love the way it came out - Clean and Simple and I love the way the colors work so well with each other.

I hope you stop by the HeroArts blog and participate in the challenge. As always, thanks for stopping by and have a great Monday!

Happy Birthday - Paper Piecing Technique

2011-04-20T01:48:00.000-04:00

Happy Hump Day all-

Seems like this week is flying by for me...is it for you too? I hope that you are having a fantastic day so far. I am really excited to share with you this card that took me all os 5 minutes to create. I Paper Pieced each of the gifts in the stamped image....and just incase you don't know what Paper Piecing is, it is the cutting pieces out of a design or stamped image and then layering it on paper. So, what I did way stamp the birthday cake image on 4 pieces of cardstock - Purple, Orange, Green and Yellow and then cut out each gift and then adhered it to my stamped image. I hope that I made sense and that I didn't confuse you....LOL!!

I love the end result and like I said, it was so quick to create! I hope that you give this technique a try.

Well my friends, that's all for now. Thanks again for taking the time to stop by! See ya tomorrow!
Kimba :)

Thinking of You

2011-04-19T09:35:00.002-04:00

Hello everyone...

How's everything going? I hope that you are doing much better than I have been...I have been so sick for literally the last two weeks. I now feel like I getting back to old self. I have been behind in so many many post, but I promise, I will catch up.

Today's card was a card that I submittend into a challenge, so I was not allowed to post it anywhere. But, now that the contest is over, I get to share my creation. I did alot of distressing using Tim Holtz's inks and I tried to keep the focus on the one stamp. That stamp is by HeroArts - Silhouette Fern and it's so versitile.

Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy your day!
Kimba :)

Lilly Pad Cards Challenge

2011-04-11T12:26:00.002-04:00

Hello and Happy Monday all-

I hope that you had a great weekend. I know that mine when by so dag gone fast....I am trying to remember what I did...LOL!

Today's card I created for a challenge. There is a really COOL and NEW card challenge blog that has just started - on April 1, 2011 and they already have been doing such fun things. This challenge is their FIRST one and boy, the prize is like AWESOME!!!! The name of the blog is Lily Pad Cards. Read below:

I created this card using 1 stamped and I paper pieced each section of the image to match the color palette above. The prize is a set of these really cool Letraset marker sets and boy....my house would welcome them with "open arms"...LOL!!!

Anywho, thanks so much for stopping by, and if you get a chance, head on over to Lily Pad Cards....it's a cool blog and the DT's are awesome! Have a great Monday!

90 Minute Challenge - Butterflies....you gotta love 'em....

2011-03-31T10:42:00.002-04:00

Hello all...

I hope you all are having a great day! Today's card is one that I absolutely love making...and that is because I love butterflies. I am a member of the HeroArts Flickr group and one of the things they do with their group members is have this thing called 90 Minute Scrambles - you have 90 minutes to create a card, based on the theme,color, shape, etc and upload it to the gallery. This was one of the cards that I created for the challenege. It was so much fun and the amaming thing that I have learned or seen from myself is that I create better card when I am under a "time-limit" versus when I have unlimited amounts of time....go figure.

In any case, as always, thanks for stopping by and be sure to leave me some 'comment love'...I just love haer from you!

Kimba

LILY PAD CARDS - NEW Blog - COME AND CHECK IT OUT!!!

2011-03-30T22:29:00.000-04:00

Hello all-

This is a quick post about a new blogs that makes it debut on Friday, April 1, 2011. I just couldn't keep it to myself.

Quote from Lily Pad Cards:
There’s a new challenge blog in town with articles, swaps, interviews, videos, challenges, great prizes and MORE! Check out Lily Pad Cards! [Link: http://www.lilypad.inlinkz.com/]

They have a BLOG HOP going on now and let me tell you...the blogs that you visit have SIMPLY OUTSTANDING creations. Get a cup of coffe or tea, relax, and hop along...you are going to have alot of fun!

Kimba :)
Have a great evening all and thanks for stopping by!

Embellish Magazine Masculine Challenge

2011-03-30T13:01:00.002-04:00

Hello and Happy Hump Day.....

Two more days til the start of the weekend. I can't wait! I love me some weekends....LOL!!

Anyway, today's card I created for Embellish Magazine Challenge. The theme for this month is Masculine Cards and the colors for this challenge was Red, Blue, Gray, and Green....great colors to create with right? O loved making this card beacuse I was able to use several layers and different techniques like distressing and dry embossing. I love the end result. Hopefully the judges will too and I win the prize! Fingers and toes crossed!

If you like what you see, please leave me some comment love and thanks so much for stopping by!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measures 4.25 x 5.5 (White)

Step 2: 1st layer card measures 4 x 5.25 (Blue)

Step 3: 2nd layer card measures 3.75 x 5 (Grey) Emboss this using the Cuttlebug. Swipe raised edges with black ink. Add 3 silver brads.

Step 4: Cover white tag with Fired Brick Red Distress Ink

Step 5: Cut green strip and punch out edge using key hole punch. Stamp word sentiment and adhere to card. Put adhesive ONLY on the ends, this way you can slide tag in.

Step 6: Stamp bike image and add blue brads. Add foam dots and attach.

Play Date Cafe Challenge #74

2011-03-29T23:18:00.003-04:00

Hello everyone....

How ya'll doing this Tuesday morning? I am so excited that I just have to share. My husband's brother's wife just gave birth...this morning to a healthy baby girl. I don't have anymore info other than she is doing well and her name is Madison!!! I couldn't be happier for them. So, stay tune for a "Congratulations on your Baby Girl" card being posted....

Today's card was created for the Play Date Cafe Challenge. They give you the colors that can be used within the card but can be interpreted by you in any way you want. The colors they selected are colors that I wouldn't ordinarily put together, but after creating the card, I see just how pretty the colors are together.

Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card mesures 4.25 x 5.5 - (White)

Step 2 1st Layer measures 4 x 5.25 (Turquoise)

Step 3: Stamp Antique Brocade using VersaMark ink. Sprinkle purple embossing powder and heat set. Distress edges

Step 4: Tie ribbon and add faux purple pearls. Adhere to base card using foam dots

Step 5: Stamp word sentiment using VersaMark Ink and sprinkle purple embossing powder. Heat set and adhere to card

Enjoy Your Birthday - Joan's Garden Tag Challenge

2011-03-15T21:54:00.003-04:00

Hello everybody....

Here we are again...another Tuesday with three more day til the start of weekend...LOL! I am looking forward to that....I always seem to be..TeeHee! I created today's card by using a tag for my focal point. I will be submitting this card to Joan's Garden Tag challenge. This is a really great blog that is super friendly to new visitors and have weekely challenges. Make sure you go and visit when you get the chance.

Well, I am off to run errands and get some work done. Thanks so much for stopping by and please, feel free to leave me some "comment love". I really like hear from you.

Have a great Tuesday!
Kimba :)

MOXIE FAB WORLD: The Stamping with Markers Challenge

2011-03-14T02:40:00.004-04:00

Hello and Happy Monday-

I hope that you had a great weekend. Remember when I mentioned in my last post that I had ten projects to complete, well guess what?.....I completed ALL ten - WooHoo! What a sense of accomplishment! And now on to the next one...LOL!

Today's card is one that I created for Moxie Fab World's Stamping with Markers Challenge

You can read about the challenge and all the details by clicking HERE, but the really, really cool thing is that two winning entries will be shown on the Moxie Fab Blog as well as THIS moxie fab prize: 36 BRAND NEW COLORS of the Copic Ciao Marker Line. Is that an AWESOME incentive or what??? Please, make sure you check out this blog. It is SUPER FANTASIC and is chock full of inspiration!!!

And oh...I almost forgot to tell you what I "colored with markers" on my card. I colored the flower. I first stamped the image on VELLUM and heat embossed it using white powder. After cutting the flower out, I turned it on the backside and colored the flower using my Marvy Brush Markers. I just LOVE the way it turned out!

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great Monday!!!!

Kimba :)

PS - You'll never guess what I used to create the STEM of the flower? I used a DUNKIN DOUNUT's COFFEE STIRER - I inked it up using Peeled Paint Distress Ink and tied my sentiment to it!!! Way cool huh?

Happy Mother's Day

2011-03-11T09:59:00.002-05:00

Happy Friday everyone!

The weekend is finally here. This week, for me, seemed to have dragged on, but I am sure glad that it's over. This weekend I have at least 10 projects that must get finished and I am looking forward to jumping right on in....

This leads me to the card for today. I finally came up with a Mother's Day card layout that I liked and decided that my Mothers Day cards will be a variation of the one above. I especially love the flower on the card. I stamped the image on WHITE VELLUM and then heat embossed it using white opaque powder. I curled the edges to add some dimension to it. Creating my Mother's Day cards happens to be a project I plan on completing this weekend. It will be here before you know it.

Anyway...I have loads to do....I hope that you have a great Friday and an even more fantastic weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

Joan's Gardens Challenge - Monogram Card

2011-03-09T02:22:00.000-05:00

Hello all-

Today's card I created for a challenge over at Joan's Gardens. The challenge required us to use any JustRite stamp. I only have their monogram stamps and so I decided to create a monogrammed card. I love the way it came out - clean and simple.

Thanks so much for stopping by. If you get a chance, stop on by Joan's blog - she has some really pretty creations there that I know would inspire you. Enjoy the rest of your day!

Kimba :)

90 Minute Challenge - My HeroArts Flickr Group

2011-03-08T08:45:00.003-05:00

Hello everybody!

I hope that you are all well. Today's card I created over the weekend. I am apart of an AWESOME Flickr HeroArts group where every so often they have this 90 minute challenge and here how it goes. The host of the challenge thinks of the requirements of the challenge. This challenge was we had to create a card, in 90 minutes that was monochromatic, had flowers and bling within the card. Now, the weird thing is that, creating a card for me is super easy....anytime there is some sort of time limit in creating something, I am able to bang out...but give me a week or so....I am BLANK....LOL!!! Am I alone? Does this ever happen to you?

Anyway, here is my card. I stamped the flower image using Blue China Distress Ink and then I spritzed the image with water and stamped it on watercolor paper. This was really fun! So, my challenge to you - when creating your next project, or lets even say when having to do a chore like clean or organize....turn on a timer and rock it out and let me know how things turn out. I would love to hear from you.

Thanks so much for stoping by and have a great Tuesday!
Kimba :)

Embellish Magazine Challenge

2011-03-03T10:45:00.004-05:00

Hello everyone-

I hope this Thursday finds you well....one more til the weekend starts - Yippee! I love the card that I created for today. I am participating in the Embellish Magazine Blog Color Trends Challenge - please see below all the info. The theme, in addition to the color scheme was birds - there needed to be a bird within the card. You can see my take on the challenge below.

One technique that I have been doing lately is Paper Piecing and ya know what? I am really getting into the results - I love the look! This is what I did with the birds wings as well as one of the bird's body. So, fingers crossed that I win. They have a really cool prize! In any case, thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy your Thursday!!!
Kimba :)

Thanks you for being my friend...

2011-02-25T09:41:00.002-05:00

Hello and TGIF!!!!

I am so looking forward to the weekend. I have lots to do today and I am running out to a doctor's appointment, so I will make this post quick.

Today's card is CAS (Clean and Simple) and what I love most about this type of card, is the fact that the stamped image remains the focus of the card. Here I used a stamp by HeroArts - Decorative Birds. These birds are too cute. I also did another technique called Paper Piecing - I stamped the image on pattern paper, cut out the wings and then adhered them to the original stamped image....I also added some glossy accents for shine.....

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Card base measures 4.25 x 5.50 - Red

Step 2: 2nd Layer measures 4 x 5.25 - Emboss using CuttleBug and Swiss Dots Folder

Step 3: Punch out scallop square using punch - Black

Step 4: Punch out square using punch, stamp Dots image, then stamp bird image

Step 5: Stamp bird image on pattern paper. Cut out its wings and adhere to bird. Add Glossy Accents

Step 6: Punch out heart and adhere to bird's beak

Step 7: Stamp word sentiment. Add gemstones

Distress Inks and Color Blocking....

2011-02-24T10:04:00.000-05:00

Hello and Happy Thursday!

Hope all is well today. Today's card I am very excited about sharing with you because it is a technique that I saw Tim Holtz do on a video. I thought that this was such a clever way to use your Distress Inks as well as create a cool background. What better way to show you how to create this than linking you up to the video. Here's the link HERE.

Wasn't that an AWESOME video???? LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Tim!!!! Anywho, how I created the word sentiment ws that I used several clear stamps from one sheet and arranged them on my acrylic block accordingly and stamped it as one image....how cool is that? Give you endless possibilities on how you can use your clear stamps huh? The stamps I used are by HeroArts Friendship Quotes JS143.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

PS - Here are the Distress Ink colors I used:

*Spiced Marmalade

*Broken China

*Fired Brick

*Vintage Photo

*Tea Dye

W Plus 9 Studio Color Challenge

2011-02-23T10:26:00.000-05:00

Hello all....

Just wanted to share with you my inspiration for today's card. I am participating in the W Plus ( Studio Challenge, and as you can see above, these were the colors that you have to use. Now, I like these colors....maybe even love them....but using them together....a girl just couldn't wrap her head around it. But....you'll be proud. I stuck it out and came up with this creation. I love it when you start something, and the end result turns out wayyyy better than you expected.

Anywho, thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

EMBELLISH Magazine Challenge

2011-02-17T21:55:00.002-05:00

Hello all and Happy Thursday-

This week has flew by for me....but I am NOT complaining....LOL!! I look so forward to the weekends and I am sure you do too!

Today's card was created for the above challenge. Embellish Magazine is having a Color Trends Challenge where you had to create a card or craft project using the colors and hearts. I had actually forgot that the challenge ended today, so I whipped this up real quick. I just love this stamp (as I have said in previous post) and when you heat emboss with it, the image is just so pretty!

Anywho....thanks for stopping by and have a great day!
Kimba :)

HAPPY VALENTINE's DAY.....

2011-02-14T02:47:00.003-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Happy Monday and Happy "love" Day! I hope that this day you share it with people you love - be it family, friends, or your significant other - just make sure you enjoy and have fun!

Today's card was just that - fun to create. The stamp is from HeroArts and it's called In The Garden K5353. When I first got this stamp, I bought it more so because it's a HeroArts stamp than because I just loved it. I just love the company and their quality of stamps are awesome. When I was creating this card, I wanted to have the image be the focal point and so much so that all that was left would be a simple sentiment. I stamped the image and heat embossed it using white opaque powder. I added the punched heart to show the little boy was giving his heart away or vice versa - how cute!

Anyway....this is the card that I plan on giving my hubby. Remember, the "how-to" is below and please, leave me some "comment love". I love hearing from you. Have a great Monday and and even greater Valentine's Day!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measures 4.25 x 5.5 - White

Step 2: 2nd Layer measures 4 x 5.25 - Red - run thru the CuttleBug using the Swiss Dots Embossing folder

Step 3: 3rd Layer - Stamp image using VersaMark ink on black cardstock and heat emboss using white opaque powder

Step 4: Punch scallop edge and tie a bow. Punch out heart on red cardstock. Attach to card

Step 5: Stamp word sentimemt

Bike Card......

2011-01-31T12:57:00.002-05:00

Happy Monday all-

I hope that you had a great weekend. I know for me I am always sad to see it end :(....but I have to carry on...right?..LOL!!

Well, today's card I created for a challenge that I participated in over at HeroArts.com. This is one of their 2011 NEW wood block stamps and I just happened to have won it in their blog hop "leave a comment" challenge. When I first got this stamp, as well as the others items I won, I was like, "now how would I use this stamp"...but low and behold...I was able to get this idea for this card and I love the way it came out.

I have been listening to the news and here in NYC we are expected to get another snow storm so that means lots of crafting...LOL!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

Happy Friday....

2011-01-28T15:41:00.002-05:00

Happy Friday Buddies...

This weekend is a long time a comin'....it took so lone to get here. I think all this snow that we're having here had slowed the week down....but as they say, " good things come to those who wait"....LOL!!! Are you feeling my excitement for the weekend or what?...WooHoo!

Okay, for today's card, I did yet another Tim Holtz's Distress the entire cardstock technique...I am lovin' doing this so please, bear with me...you may see a flux of card with this being done...LOL! I created the background using Peeled Paint, Broken China, and Fired Brick. With the simple background I wanted a striking focal point and that is where I used the LARGE SOLID FLOWER. I also embossed the flower using clear embossing powder to give it some shine. And of course...a card isn't a card without some bling...LOL!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great Friday and weekend!

Kimba:)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measures 4.25 x 5.5 - White

Step 2: 2nd Layer measures 4 x 5.25 - Distressed Layer - Peeled Paint, Broken China, Fired Brick

Step 3: Stamp flower using FIRED BRICK distress ink. Heat emboss using clear embossing powder. Cut out. Add gemstone. Adhere to card.

Step 4: Stamp Label using FIRED BRICK distress ink and then stamp word sentiment. Embossing using clear powder. Cut out. Adhere to card.

SNOW---SNOW---and 19 inches later...

2011-01-27T11:12:00.004-05:00

Good day my friends...

I hope that wherever you are that you are inside, warm, and free of snow...LOL!! I woke up at 3am to see my entire street covered in a white blanket of snow. At that point, I KNEW that the schools would be closed and they were. I took some pics of the snow and it is just CRAZY!!! ...and now I hear that were are to get 3 more inches tonight and 5 more inches on Saturday....CRAZY huh?!!

If there is anyone out there who was hit with snow, please post a comment and pics ....I would love to hear about it and know that I am not alone...LOL!!! Well, gotta run and get the kids dressed to go out and play - if you can't beat 'em...join 'em!!! I will post the card for today later!!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Kimba :)

PS - Blogger is not allowing me to upload pics....I wonder if the snow has anything to do with it?....hmmmm...LOL!!!
This is my terrace..full of snow

My foot impression - look how deep!

Car that has not been dug out!

Across the street - look at the buried car

Picture I took from my terrace

Folks trying to dig their cars & driveways out!!

Paint Dabber Resist Technique

2011-01-26T16:39:00.003-05:00

Hello all-

Happy Hump Day all! Is it just me or is this week going by sooo slow? I love the weekends and so I want them to get here so fast..LOL!

Today's card is a one layer card, and this is a type of card that I very rarely do...but it was super easy. I love the way the it came out. I used this technique that I saw Tim Holtz's do on one of his videos - he stamps an image using the paint dabber paint as the ink and then allows it to dry and then uses his Distress Inks on top. It came out better than I expected. Don't you just love it when that happens?

Anyway, thanks so much for stopping by!

Kimba :)

How-To Instructions

Step 1: Base card measures 4.25 x 5.5 - White Card stock

Step 2: Stamp the LARGE SOLID FLOWER - ink stamp up using Ranger's Silver Dabber. Stamp image and let dry.

Step 3: Distress the front of the card using Tim Holtz's Distress inks - Peeled Paint, Broken China, and Spiced Marmalade.

Step 4: Using a dry cloth, wipe off excess ink on the stamped flower image as see the image pop.

Striped Flower - Lovin' this Stamp

2011-01-25T10:57:00.007-05:00

Hello all-
Hope you are having a great Tuesday. Here in NYC, it is starting to snow...yep...again so I hope that wherever you are, you are warm and toasty.

Today's card is featuring the flower stamp that I used on the card from yesterday. I am SO LOVIN' this stamp. It's called STRIPED FLOWER - CG255 by HeroArts. This stamps is so versitile. You can color it, paper piece it, collage it...it's just an awesome stamp. Here, on the card today, I stamped it on Pink Vellum using VersaMark Ink and embossed it using opague white powder and I love the effect. For the background, I distressed a piece of cardstock and then crumbled up the cardstock. I then distressed it again to show the wrinkles....love the way it came out as well.
As always, thanks for stopping by and please....leave me some "Comment Love" because I love to hear from you!
Kimba :)

OUT FOR CONTEST SUBMISSION

2011-01-24T08:41:00.005-05:00

OUT FOR CONTEST SUBMISSION

Thanks for stopping by!

Scrapbook Paper - Thinking outside the box....

2011-01-21T09:34:00.004-05:00

Hello and Happy Friday!!!

I have been so looking forward to this weekend and here in NYC we just finished having 3-7 inches of snow - literally...the snow topped about 5 minutes ago - and you know what....I love snow just like the next one, but I am sooooo "snowed out"! We didn't even get rid of the last snow storms snow and now there is snow on top of snow...LOL!!! HOLY MOLY....but my kids are lovin' it!!!!

In any case, today's card is one of a set o cards that I have made. I want to share a tip about the focus point on the card today that I am so excited about. I sure wished (hind-sight is 20/20 now) I have taken a picture first...okay let me tell you my tip. For this card, the DREAM BOAT picture was actually a piece of scrapbook paper that had 24 various Valentine's/Lovey Dovey stuff on it. So, what I did was cut up each rectangle, created a mat, added foam dots and stamped a word sentiment. I am going to show you two more card that I created - see below.

I got this paper from Michael's and it was the LAST sheet, but I am on a mission to try and find more, and if I do, I will definitely post a pic. And...because all the work was this great paper, I was able to create this card lickety split!...LOL!

Well, I hope you like the cards and that you will begin to look at your scrapbook paper in a different way-using the elements on the paper as focal points is an easy way to be able to create quickly as well as having beautiful results.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!
Kimba :)

Happy MLK Day!!!

2011-01-17T22:52:00.000-05:00

Hello all-

Happy MLK Day!!!! I just want to first say just how grateful I am to all that Dr. MLK did to allow me to enjoy the simple freedoms of life. What am amazing man! He demanded change and because of him I get to be my true and authentic self.

Today's card was fun to make because I just love butterflies and in the spirit of "change", I think of them. They start off as catterpillers, but are transformed into something beautiful and amazing. I love the way the card turned out. I tried to keep it clean and simple.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and enjoy the rest of your Monday!
Kimba :)

U Rode Away.....with my heart

2011-01-14T10:56:00.003-05:00

This is the inside of the card

HAPPY TGIF everyone!

My, my, my....this week just flew by for me....was it like that for any of you? I have been pretty much confined to my bed because I caught a bug that knocked both me and my daughter out for the count. I made this card in light of me feeling better...Yay! Like I said, this week has flew by...how about in a couple of weeks it's gonna be Valentine's Day.....time is a movin' and a groovin' on by...LOL!

Today's card is one that can be given as a Valentine's Day to that special someone. I am going to give it to my son Jackson. About 2 years ago, I started this tradition of all the kids and us parents too, giving each other Valentine's stuff - a card, some of those candies with the words "miss u", love u"....whatever, just as long as on that day, everyone feels the love!! I make them heart shaped pancakes and all....they just love it....so this card is perfect for my Jack...he sure did steal my heart away twelve years ago...

So, don't let time get the best of you. Get to cranking out those card for that special day! Have a great weekend and thanks so much for stopping by!

KImba :)

Glossy Accents-Best thing ever!!!

2011-01-04T09:29:00.000-05:00

Hello everybody!

I am so excited to share with you this tool that I am ABSOLUTELY in love with. So, in case this is NOT new to you, please bare with me as I share with the newbies...LOL!!

The tool that I love is called GLOSSY ACCENTS. It's not a tool per say, like a trimmer or decoartive punch. Instead, it is this cool liquid that you can add to anything to create a glossy embellishment. I used the Glossy Accents on the cupcakes. It gives it dimension and shine. It is sooo easy to use. All you do is cover the item with the Glossy Accents and then let it dry...and it dries rather quickly. You can also use it as an adhesive and this stuff will hold ANYTHING!!! It turns an ordinary paper diecut or stamped image into something awesome!!!! Give it a try and please share with me how you like it!

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day!!!!
Kimba :)

HappyBirthday & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2011-01-03T08:39:00.000-05:00

Hello and Happy New Year!

I hope that you all had a great holiday with family and friends. I still can't believe just how quickly the year had come and went, but I am looking so forward to 2011!!!

Today's card was a birthday card that I made for a friend. I love the way it came out. It has a masculine feel and for me, those type of cards are a challenge for me to create. One of the coolest elements of this card, for me, is the newspaper layer. I am trying to be more eco-smart and trying to recycle where ever I can, and using the NY Times was a great way to do just that.

Once I cut out the newpaper layer, I crumbled it up. Next, I distressed the newspaper by rubbing it with Tim Holtz's Vintag Photo. The ink made the wrinkles pop out and gave it texture and character. I hope you try using newspaper on your next project.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Kimba

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2010-12-25T07:01:00.000-05:00

Good Morning my friends,

I just wanted to wish you all a VERY Merry Christmas today. I hope that you have a blast enjoying the company of your family and friends. I also hope that you got everything that you wanted from Santa (wink! wink!) Thanks so much for being such loyal follwers.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Kimba :)

Scrapbook Layout - ALL ABOUT ME- Kimberley

2010-12-16T16:59:00.002-05:00

Hello all-

Today's post is a layout that I created for the Embellishment Magazine Color and Layout Challenge. This was so much fun to make because I got to create a layout where I was IN FRONT of the camera as oppose to BEHIND IT!!! The layout represents just some of the things that I like....

If any of you create layouts, ask yourself when was the last time you were the subject of the layout? If you cant even remember, it's too long and now it's time to switch things up...LOL!!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Kimba :)

MANY Thank You's

2010-12-14T11:14:00.003-05:00

Hello all -

Happy Tuesday!!! Here in NYC it is about 27 degrees but it feels like 10 degrees.....and man....it's cold out here!!!! What's the weather like where you are? This is a perfect day to have some hot chocolate and do some crafting....right?...LOL!!!

Today's card is what I created for the HeroArts December Challenge. You have to check out their blog if you haven't already. It is AWESOME!!! One of the themes is creating something shiny. My "something shiny" is the label die cut. I covered it completely with VersaMark ink and then with clear embossing powder. I heat set it and after it cooled down, I embossed it again using my CuttleBug. I love the way it came out. This is such a quick and easy way to create shiny embellishments for your projects. You gotta give this a try...and I assure you, you will love the results.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to leave me some comment love!!! It is so cool to hear from you. Stay warm..and enjoy the rest of your Tuesday!!!

Kimba :)

BLOG CANDY Giveaway - Wee Memories

2010-12-13T19:58:00.001-05:00

Hey ya'll...

Since this is the "Season of Giving"...here is yet another generous blog that is sponsoring a giveaway. Here's the link: http://www.suchins.blogspot.com/ They are giving away this cute cubbie (see above) that you can use to organize all your markers. How great is that???!!!

It's being sponsored by STUDIO 3 SOLUTIONS. I also want to mention that this blog is incredible. Please, stop by and in addition to participating in the giveaway, take a look at Jenny's creations. They are truly AMAZING!!!

Well, good luck everybody!
Thanks for stopping by!
Kimba :)

BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY!!!! - Check it out!

2010-12-13T09:24:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone....

Here is a quick post today. Here is a link that is givining away an AWESOME giveaway!!! Check it out and if you love Blog Candy as much as I, you'll do it quick!!!

Here's the link: http://www.stampinakapalace.blogspot.com/

Enjoy and thanks for stopping by!!!
Kimba :)

Pattern Paper is back.....for me that is..

2010-12-09T09:06:00.004-05:00

THANKS , originally uploaded by kimba7669.

Hello all-

I am having some technical difficulties w/my computer. I am in the process of trying to resolve the issues, so please know that I will be back later today with an appropriate post. Thanks for your patience.

Thanks for stopping by!
Kimba :)

Okay everyone....after all the computer/internet issues, I think I am in the clear...(shh..can't say it too loud 'cause I may jinx myself) Now, about the card I created. One thing that I am really getting into lately that you may think is I'm sorta "late" is covering the front on the card w/pattern paper completely. Usually what I do is use part of the pattern paper and pair it with a solid piece of paper and build the card from there. But this way......I am really loving. It's quicker and allows me to keep things real simple and to really think about how best to pair a stamp w/the paper.

This card, I did just that. I covered the front of the card with pattern paper and inked it up using Distress Ink. I added a scallop edge and inked that up as well and stamped a simple "Thank You" sentiment. So, don't laugh because I am a little behind...LOL!!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!
Kimba :)

THANK YOU with Brads

2010-12-01T12:15:00.001-05:00

THANK YOU with Brads, originally uploaded by kimba7669.

JOY ....25 more days til Christmas!!!!

2010-11-30T09:23:00.002-05:00

Hello all--

Happy Tuesday. Today's card is super simple. All you need is some cool pattern paper and a stamp. This is a great card when you are creating a large amout of cards. So, if you haven't started on your hilioday cards as yet, this format is a great way for you to get it done quickly.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measures 4.25 x 5.5 - Cover the entire front of the car with pattern paper

Step 2: Create scallop edge (RED) and a thin piece paper (CREAM) and adhere to card

Step 3: Stamp word sentiment - create mat in GREEN and then RED. Add foam dots. Adhere to card.

Step 4: Add buttons using glue dots

The COUNTDOWN begins....26 more days till Christmas - SANTA Card

2010-11-29T03:31:00.000-05:00

Good Morning to all-

I hope that you had a great Thanksgiving as well as had a great time spending it with family and friends. Now that Turkey Day is over, the countdown to Christmas begins. I am slowly getting excited but can not believe just how fast time flies. Wasn't it just summer?!?.....anyway, because Santa will soon be comin' to town, I thought that I would create this card inspired by him!

Enjoy your day! And Happy Cyber Shopping!!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Here on this card, I inked the tag using Vintage Photo Distress Ink. Next, I used HeroArts Sand Ink and HeroArts Long Writing Background Stamp (F2574) and stamped the image on the tag. Lastly, I stamped HeroArts Santa w/Gift (H5267) and colored him in using Prisma Color Colored Pencils. The word sentiment is HeroArts Holiday Cheer Messages (LL217). Added some foam dots to Santa too!

Just A Note ....

2010-11-19T22:42:00.002-05:00

Just A Note - NOVEMBER2010B, originally uploaded by kimba7669.

Hello all-

Welcome to the weekend.....it's TGIF!!!! WooHoo!!! I have been waiting for the weekend to start since Monday...LOL!!! I have alot of crafting to do this weekend, so this is going to be a quick post.

Today's card is simple in design. I used a HeroArts stamp as the focal point - Floral Background. I stamped it using VersaMark Ink and then heat embossed it using white opaque powder. I then used Dusty Concord - Tim Holtz's distress ink to color over the image and that made the flowers pop! I follow that up with Martha Stewart pearl gemstones. Oh yeah....I almost forgot. I used my ScorPal to create the dry embossed border. I love the final results.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have an amazing weekend!!!

Kimba :)

PaperBag Album - HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA

2010-11-18T23:45:00.000-05:00

Hello all...

Today I will not be displying a card, but a project that I am working on for my son Jackson. I have heard about folks making paperbag albums, but was ALWAYS too scared to give it a try...until now. I was determined that I would make one and that I would do my very best to create something that would WOW me in the end. I took some pictures of it. It is not finished because my son Jackson wants to pick out what pics he wants in HIS album, so my the end of this weekend, I am expecting it to be done. I am so proud of myself that I just had to share. REMEMBER, it is not completed, and there's still a few things I need to add, but I am sure you will get the picture....

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Kimba :)

Pssst....this could be a great holiday gift for your child's teacher, friend, family member, etc....

Make the Season Merry and Bright!

2010-11-10T08:36:00.002-05:00

Hello all and Happy Hump Day!

I tried to keep the card for today super simple and have the focal point be the embellishment with the alcohol inking technique. Here I used a Tim Holtz Fragment and Alcohol inks to create color on the fragment. I used Lettuce and Meadow. Next I stamped the word sentiment on white cardstock and adhered it the fragment using Ranger's Glossy Accents and cut around it. I stamped the Friends Cling Stamp in HA's Sand. On a separate piece of glossy paper, I used Lettuce and Gold Alcohol inks as a background and then punched out the snowflakes. Added gem stones and a red scallop edge for a pop of color and VOILA!

I have a question for you. Are you making cards to send out for the holidays? How many have you made? Is it a CAS design or lots of layers? I am always interest in hearing what other people are doing because it can be a great motivation. Please, make sure you leave me some "comment love" because it's great hearing for you all.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!
Kimba :)

Hello...

2010-11-10T00:38:00.003-05:00

Hello November2010A Challenge, originally uploaded by kimba7669.

Hello all-

Today's card is going to be another quick post. I have so much to do and so little time. I am sure you know the feeling...LOL!

On the card above, I created the background by using Distress Inks - Fired Brick and Vintage Photo. I stamped the inks on a craft sheet, spritzed the ink with water, and then laid the cardstock down onto the watered ink. It creates a really beautiful water colored look. Love the way it came out and I hope you do as well.

As always, thanks for stopping by and enjoy your Tuesday!

Kimba :)

PS - I just want to give you this tip - I ran out of Prima flowers so I used something called BRIDES TABLE CONFETTI - you can find this at Michaels in the Wedding section of the store. I inked them up, added pearls and VOILA! Instant flower embellishment!

Flower Medley Merry Chistmas

2010-11-08T08:27:00.002-05:00

Flower Medley Merry Chistmas - November2010A, originally uploaded by kimba7669.

Hello All.....HAPPY MONDAY!!!!

Today's card was real fun to make. I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Peeled Paint and Fired Brick - and inked up the stamp, spritzed it with water and stamped the image. These Distress Inks can produce such rich colors when you do this technique. If you have any of these inks, pull 'em out and give this technique a try. I am so sure that you will like the outcome.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great Monday!
Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measures 4.25 x 5.5 (White)

Step 2: 2nd Layer measures 4 x 5.25 (Red Swiss Dots)

Step 3: Ink up stamp using Peeled Paint and Fired Brick ink. Spritz with water. Stamp image

Step 4: Add gemstones and adhere to card

Step 5: Stamp word sentiment in Peeled Paint. Ink up edges. Adhere to card

Merriest Wishes...

2010-11-04T13:57:00.002-04:00

Merriest Wishes Challenge-November2010A, originally uploaded by kimba7669.

Hello all-

I just wanted to quickly post today's card before I run out. I will be back later this evening to post the instructions as well as post a handmade gift that I created. Make sure you come back and visit. Look forward to your comments. Please leave me some love....LOL!

Have a great day!
Thanks for stopping by!
Kimba :)

Wishing You a Merry Holiday

2010-11-03T19:02:00.004-04:00

Wishing You a Merry Holiday Challenge - November2010A, originally uploaded by kimba7669
Hello all-

Thanks for stopping by on this beautiful Wednesday! Half the week is over and we have two more days til the start of the weekend. I can't believe just how fast this year has whizzed by. In a couple of more weeks it will be Thanksgiving and after that.....FORGETABOUTIT! Christmas is upon us!!!!

Today's card is one that I created for the holiday. I plan on mailing cards out to family and friends this year, and what a great way to get them done - create a holiday card, post it on my blog and then send it out! There is one thing that that I do what to highlight on this card that came out better than expected. The stripe background is actually Alcohol Inks on glossy paper that I created. Who knew that it would come out so nice? I sure didn't..LOL! Stay tune for another Christmas card tomorrow and be sure to stop on by!

Kimba :)

Time To Laugh

2010-11-02T08:49:00.002-04:00

Time To Laugh, originally uploaded by kimba7669.

Hello everyone and Happy Tuesday!

Today's card I did another "Vintage" look and I love the way that it came out. I found this really cool paper by K & Company - Teal Floral and Letter Flat that really helps with the look. Hey, my new found love for vintage is a match made in heaven...LOL!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Kimba :)

Embellish Magazine : : Vintage Color Challenge

2010-11-01T08:53:00.003-04:00

Thinking of You, originally uploaded by kimba7669.

Hello and Good morning!

Happy Monday to you. I hope that you had a great weekend and a super Spooky & fun Halloween. My kids got so much candy that I am going to have to ration it off to them in controlled portions....LOL! I took some pics of them, and they looked too cute all dressed up. They even got me in the spirit, and I got dressed too - just a witch hat and some make-up is all, but I looked pretty scary if I do say so myself.

Well, in between all the Halloween fun, I was able to create a card for this challenge. The challenge is with Embellish Magazine and the challenge required that you create a VINTAGE project using the colors selected. The colors were, OLIVE GREEN, BURNT ORANGE, and MUSTARD YELLOW. Now, I am not a vintage kinda-girl, so trying to come up with something was challenging for me. But, once I looked at the samples of the DT members and then thought about it throughout the day, I think my finished card came out pretty, pretty, good!

In any case, make sure you check out their site. They have wonderful talented people there that will give you inspiration all day long.

Have a great Monday and thanks for stopping by!
Kimba :)

Joy Christmas Card

2010-10-29T05:42:00.004-04:00

Joy Card - October2010B, originally uploaded by kimba7669.

Good Morning all----------

HAPPY TGIF!! HAPPY TGIF!! HAPPY TGIF!!

Can you tell that I am happy and excited that it's Friday??? TeeHee!!! The weekend is here and I have been waiting for it to arrive forever! I have so much stuff to do and today I am up early to get a jump on it!

So, today's card is one that I made to submit to a challenge and I love the way it came out. I am just LOVIN', LOVIN', LOVIN' Tim Holtz's Alcohol Inks. I love the process of how they blend once the ink hits the glossy paper and I especially love how you never seem to know what pattern is going to show itself. It's different every time.

On the background of this card, I used Alcohol Ink LETTUCE and GOLD. It gives such a shimmer when the light hits it. Perfect for the holiday season.

The center section, I did a technique that I saw HeroArts' Jennifer McGuire do. I used Tim Holtz's Distress inks. Here's what you do - you ink up the stamp using the Distress Inks. Next you spritz the stamp with water. Instantly, you see the Distress Inks get activated and you stamp the image on your cardstock. The end result is a water-colored image and I love it!!! Here's a link that shows Jennifer doing this technique. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEnb_gngagw&feature=player_embedded

This card was very simple to create. If you have some alcohol inks in your stash, pull then out and give them a try. I promise you that you will not only have so much fun, but you will love the results.

As always, thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!
Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measures 4.25 x 5.5 (Alcohol Ink)

Step 2: Stamp swirl image using Peeled Paint and FireBrick Red. Spritz the stamp with water and them stamp. Adhere to card.

Step 3: Punch scallop edge and adhere to card.

Step 4: Punch out snowflakes and add gem stones

Step 5: Stamp word sentiment and adhere to card

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

2010-10-28T06:08:00.000-04:00

Let It Snow - October2010B, originally uploaded by kimba7669.

Hello everybody!

The weekend is almost here and I can't wait! But for now, it's Thursday and today's card looks so festive. It remind me of Central Park in NYC when the snow covers the trees. So pretty!

This card was super easy to make. See the instructions below, and as always, Thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measures 4.25 x 5.5 (Red)

Step 2: 2nd layer measures 4 x 5.25 (White) - run this thru the CuttleBug using the Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

Step 3: Stamp the tree image using VersaMark Ink. Sprinkle on Opaque White Embossing powder and heat set

Step 4: Stamp word sentiment using VersaMark Ink. Emboss. Punch out and adhere to card.

SWEET NEW BABY

2010-10-26T18:37:00.002-04:00

SWEET NEW BABY, originally uploaded by kimba7669.

Hey everybody -

Happy Tuesday! Today's card, I stayed away from the holiday theme and created a card that I am sending to someone in one of my Yahoo Groups. It's a card that will be used for a new baby's arrival. I love this stamp set by HeroArts. It is so sweet. I chose the light green since that is typically used when you don't know the sex of the baby and I can definetly see this card in a pink or blue color.....SO SWEET!

I hope you like the card. Maybe there's someone you know who is expecting a new baby and you can create this card to accompany the gift. I know they would love it!

Well, it's about that time. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measures 4.25 x 5.5 (White)

Step 2: 2nd Layer measures 4 x 5.25 (Seafoam Green)

Step 3: Punch Scallop edge(Green). Cut cardstock and tie ribbon. Attach the card strip to the scallop edge. Adhere to Base of card.

Step 4: Stamp elephant image and cut out. Add googlie eye. Attach using foam dots.

Step 5: Stamp word sentiment. Cut it out. Attach using foam dots.

HeroArts Merry Christmas Challenge

2010-10-25T17:45:00.004-04:00

Merry Christmas Challenge - October2010B, originally uploaded by kimba7669.

Hey everybody-
Happy Monday! I hope you all had a good weekend. The card today is one that I made for HeroArts Monthly Contest. I will also be selling this at my Esty Store, so please stop on by and take a peek. I love Christmas. It is my MOST FAVORITE time of year and I love make cards for this seasons.

Thanks for stopping by!
Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions
Step 1: Base measures 4.25 x 5.5 (White)
Step 2: 2nd Layer measures 4 x 5.25 (Provo Craft Christmas Slab 3 Pattern Paper)
Step 3: Adhere frame using foam dots
Step 4: Stamp christmas tree using Stampin Up Gloroious Green. Cut out.
Step 5: Distress the tree using Peeled Paint Distress Inks
Step 6: Add Prima flowers with gemstone
Step 7: Stamp word sentiment. Cut it apart and use Distress Ink Vintage Photo. Add foam dots.

MARTHA STEWART 50% OFF COUPON at Michaels

2010-10-24T22:17:00.000-04:00

Hey everybody....

This is a quick post that I just had to share, and since I am QUEEN of the CARD-MAKING/ALL THINGS CRAFTY ENABLER's ANOYMOUS (TeeHee) I thought that you all would want to know about a great deal. My sister sent this to me and I would like to Pay-It-Forward and give you a link to a coupon that you can use at your local Michaels Craft Store. It is for 50% off and Martha Stewart items...but read the fine print on the coupon because there are some exclusions. I have already used mine on Saturday. I got one of her Decorative punches that go around a 12x12 scrapbook page. The one I got was $17.99 and I got it for $9.....I skipped right on out of Michaels I was so happy! I think later in the week I am going to try and get some of her glitter packs and that Scoring Board I have been hearing so much about.

Anyhow.....here's the link http://icoulduseadeal.com/2010/10/michaels-50-off-printable-coupon-for-martha-stewart-crafts.html
If you have problems opening the link, please shoot me over an email at kimba7669@yahoo.com, subject line MARTHA STEWART 50% COUPON and I will resend it right over to you. Oh yeah...and the best part is that you can print off as many as you like of these coupons!!!!! I know, I know....I'm sooooo bad!!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Kimba

Alcohol Ink " Christmas Like " Background

2010-10-21T11:27:00.002-04:00

3 Flourish Ornaments - October2010A, originally uploaded by kimba7669.

Hello Everyone....

Today's card is one that I enjoyed so much creating. I have had a bunch of the Tim Holtz's Alcohol Inks for quite a while, and have played with them...honestly...about once. When working with these inks, you need to use GLOSSY CARDSTOCK. Another Tim Holtz product that was used in this card was his DISTRESS INK. I used them on the Flourish Ornaments. I stamped the ornament using VersaMark Ink and HEAT embossed it using black powder. Next, I comepletely cover the ornaments with Peeled Paint ink. I love the way they came out!

In any case, thanks so much for stopping by and have a great Thursday!
Kimba :)

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas....

2010-10-20T14:35:00.001-04:00

Hello everybody,
Happy Hump today! The month of October is almost done (can you believe it) and soon Thanksgiving and then Christmas. Today's card focuses on the Christmas holiday. This is the time when you are getting those holiday cards ready so that you will be prepared to send them out. This was a supper easy card to make and I especially like the color of the ornament-I wanted something that would "pop" off the card and I think the yellow does just that.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great Wednesday!
Kimba :)

Ten Years and THEY NEVER HAD A FIGHT!....Lol!

2010-10-19T08:06:00.002-04:00

Hey everybody-

It's Tuesday and here in NYC it's very dark and rainy and chilly. A great day to stay in bed with a cup of hot chocolate and just chill.....but of course....there's no rest for the weary....LOL! This is going to be a quick post because I had lots to do today.

My hubby and I have a couple whose wedding anniversary is today. They have been married for 16 years, but together a total of 21 years. I made her this card because I will be seeing her this weekend. She's a frilly sorta lacy kind of girl, so I tried to pull that in with the doilies. I hope she likes it.

Well, I am off..thanks for stopping by and have a great rest of the day!

Kimba :)

Happy Birthday to you!!!

2010-10-18T22:48:00.005-04:00

Hello all-

Happy Monday to you. I am so sorry for the late post, but I was super busy today. I hope that you had a great weekend. I know mine felt like it whizzed on by so fast! There is NOT ENOUGH hours in a day I tell ya!!! We need to start the weekend on Thursday, so that we can actually get a full Friday to do whatever we want! LOL!!! Like my hubby said, " Good Luck with that!"....lol!

Enough of my ranting....today's card is a birthday card that I created for a Yahoo group that I am in. They asked for folks to volunteer to make cards and one of the themes that was needed was birthday cards. Here is mine. I love the way it came out and I think that the elephant is TOO CUTE! I hope you like it and as always, thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base measures 4.25 x 5.5

Step 2: 2nd layer measures 4 x 5.25 - PATTERN PAPER

Step 3: Punch a scallop edge measuring 4" and adhere to card

Step 4: Adhere white flowers and add pearl gemstones (* I colored the pearl stone using alcohol inks in a ziplock baggy. If you want directions on how to do that, please email me.)

Step 5: Punch out Scallop square and adhere to card.

Step 6: Stamp elephant and cut out. Add pearl gemstones to splash near trunk

Step 7: Stamp Happy Birthday sentiment at the bottom of card

Here are 1 more cards I submitted to Embellish Magazine

2010-10-11T23:30:00.002-04:00

What's Black, White, Grey, and Yellow all over????

2010-10-11T22:47:00.008-04:00

Hey Everybody-

Today's card I am especially excited about because someone saw it and commissioned me to make her a set of invitations. It's not the same identical card, but the color palette and style would be the same.

I created this card for Embellish Magazine's contest. They asked that the colors within the card be black, white, grey, and yellow and they wanted background stamping to be highlighted in the card. These colors, for me, I would not ordinarily put them together, but in the end, the look is so classic and clean. Thanks Embellish Magazine for this inspiration as well as showing me a new color combination.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

Follow your heart...Create

2010-10-06T05:58:00.007-04:00

Good morning all-

Happy Wednesday! This week sems to me to be flying by so fast. Two more days, and the weeked will be here. I so love the weekends...don't you?

Today's card was created super fast. The longest part of the card was the heat embossing...lol! One other thing that I did is on the Prima flowers, I stamped it using the HeroArts Friend Definition Cling stamp and added a gem stone.

As always, enjoy the rest of your day and thanks so much for stopping by. Show me some creative love and leave me a comment too!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base measures 4.50 x 6.25 (Kraft) - Stamp HeroArts Cling Dots using VersaMark ink, heat emboss using clear embossing powder

Step 2: Stamp HA Friend Definition image on white cardstock, Distress edges. Distress the entire stamped image using Tim Holtz Spice Marmalade. Tear opposite corners and ink edges.

Step 3: Stamp HA Silhouette Spray on to cardstock in black ink. Adhere to card base.

Step 4: Ink Prima flowers using Spice Marmalade and stamp Prima flowers with the Friend Definition stamp. Add gem stones. Adhere flowers to card.

Step 5: Stamp word sentiment - HA Treasure the Moments Stamp - ink and tear. Add pop dots and adhere to card

No Stress when Distressing...

2010-10-04T20:52:00.006-04:00

Hey everybody!

Happy Monday! I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend. I know for me, it just flew by. The weekends are always so packed with stuff, that when you finally stop and take a breath, it's already Monday.

I was able to get some stamping done and boy did I have fun. I got to play with some products that I had not used in a long while - Alcohol Inks. I have them on my desk, in a storage drawer, and when I went into the drawer, looking for something else, I said to myself, "Kimba, you HAVE TO make a card using these inks" and that's is how today's card was created. It's the 3rd layer of the card. The finished product came out so nicely, that I plan on creating alot more using is product.

Below, are instructions on how I made the card and I hope that this will inspire you to pull out your alcohol inks and use them to create something awesome....or, better yet, give you a good excuse to go shopping and pick up some inks (wink...wink - I have to enable all of you...it's only fair) from your local craft store.

I hope you like the card, and thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base measures 4.50 x 5.75 (BLUE)

Step 2: 2nd Layer measures 4.25 x 5.50 (WHITE)

Step 3: 3rd Layer measures 4 x 5.25 (ALCOHOL INK) - Use GLOSSY CARDSTOCK, and your blender tool, put alcohol inks Lettuce, Latte, and Sail Boat Blue. Adhere to card

Step 4: Stamp Flower Medley onto white cardstock. Ink up stamp using Distress Ink Peeled paint and Broken China, turn woodstamp over and spray the image with water. Stamp image onto cardstock. Distress edges and add pearls to center of flowers.

Step 5: Stamp word image and tie ribbon in a bow

PS - Here's a link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOEu9RTI6Ww&feature=related.

to a video by Jennifer McGuire. She will show you how to create the alcohol background

WELCOME WEEKEND! - It's TGIF!!!!

2010-10-01T08:34:00.004-04:00

Hello everyone and welcome to the weekend!!!!

Yay!!! It's raining like crazy here in NYC and has been for the last 3-4 days, but because it's raining and it's also Friday makes me feel soooo good! I can stay in, make some good comfort food, watch some movies and get some crafting done too!

Okay, here is today's card. I loved making this because I got to use my distress inks and I got to created layers of scallops. All I did to color the peacock was to get the different color inks and color it randomly. I like the look. And, I added some bling to make our cute peacock ROCK ON!

As always, thanks for stopping by and enjoy your weekend!

Kimba :)

CAARDVARKS CLEAN & SIMPLE Challenge - Thanks!

2010-09-27T22:24:00.004-04:00

Hey everybody and Happy Monday to you!

I am very excited to share with you today's card. I created it for a challenge that Caardvarks is having entitled Clean and Simple. If you get a chance, stop by this blog. It is a great place to get inspired and there are loads of talented people who submit their creations. Anyway, the theme was to create a card that is Clean and Simple. I would describe my style of cards as Clean and Simple - clean lines and symmetry and balance is what I aim for...not sure if I hit it every time (teehee)...

I hope you like the card. I created it using Kraft cardstock...my new favorite color to use now....What I did in terms of the sentiment is that HeroArts has a clear stamp sheet. The one that I used was the Thank You Messages (CL142) and I grouped a bunch of the "thank yous", placed them on my acrylic block and stamped the image. This method is great if you want to create a background...spacing the stamps out, and then randomly stamping. I love the way it came out.

Well, thanks for checking out my card and fingers crossed that I win the challenege. The prize package is wayyyyy cool!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base measures 4.50 x 6.25 - (KRAFT)

Step 2: Cut a piece of Bird Cage pattern paper by Recollections 1 x 6.25. Punch scallop edge. Adhere to card.

Step 3: Tie ribbon

Step 4: Stamp sentiment. Round the OPPOSITE corners. Adhere to card.

Step 5: Create faux stitching

CAARDVARKS Challenge - CLEAN and SIMPLE

2010-09-23T22:58:00.005-04:00

Hey everbody....

It's Thursday and one more day til the start of the weekend. Hang on in there because Friday is only hours away!! I just love the weekends...can't you tell...LOL!

Today's card is one that I created to submit to a Clean and Simple card challenge that Caardvarks is hosting. The winner gets an AWESOME prize package of HeroArts Cling and wood block stamps. HeroArts is a fantastic company that offers a variety of wood block, clear, and cling stamps that are high quality and made here in the US. You gotta go and check out their website as well as their blog...it's packed with all sorts of yummy cards and techniques! You'll love it. I guarantee that you will be hooked and put both of them in your favorites!

So, without further ado, my Clean and Simple Christmas card. Thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

Who doesn't love cupcakes???

2010-09-22T16:53:00.004-04:00

Hey everyone,

Happy Wednesday! Half the week down and only two more days til the start of the weekend.

Today's card is featuring one of my most favorite ting to eat - CUPCAKES!!! They're little bite sized cakes that are just the right amount to feed a sweet tooth like I have. This stamp set is from HeroArts and I just love it because it allows you to color in the cupcake, if you want to, to match the color scheme of your card or craft project. So, without further ado...the YUM Cupcake card. I hope you like it and perhaps it will inspire you to get in the kitchen and bake ...LOL!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

2010-09-21T19:50:00.001-04:00

Hi Everyone,

I am very excited about sharing this card with you today. I did some distressing using Tim Holtz's inks and I did some heat embossing too! I love how each element came together to help make the card. I also have been inspred by the changing of the seasons - from summer to fall and that is why I chose the leaf stamp as the focal point.

I hope that you like the card and that you will be inspired by the changing season to create something that is amazing. Thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

Purple Flower cut into Fourths...

2010-09-16T10:26:00.005-04:00

Hey everybody-

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by! I am excited about this card today because I stamp the image first and then cut it into fourths. I have seen it do so many time but never had the guts to try it, I love the way it came out. I put foam dots behind each flower section so that it would "pop" off the card. Thanks for stopping by and have a great Thursday!

Enjoy!
Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measures 4.25 x 5.5 (BLACK)

Step 2: 2nd Layer measures 4 x 4 (GREEN) - Run this thru

the CuttleBug using Swiss Dots. Adhere to card.

Step 3: Stamp flower image. Color image using PrismaColor Colored Pencils. Cut in to 1.25 x 1.25 squares. Add foam adhesive and adhere.

Step 4: Tie coordinating ribbon

Step 5: Stamp sentiment. Adhere to card

Just Saying Hello...

2010-09-15T13:12:00.010-04:00

Happy Hump Day....

This week is sure flying by....wasn't it just Monday?..LOL!

Today's card is following the theme of Fall. I will miss summer, but must admit that I love the colors that Fall brings - the Olive greens, mustard Yellows, the dark Reds, and the Oranges (my favorite color)...they are so yummy!

I tried to imitate those colors in my card by coloring the leaves. I like the way it came out and hope you do too! Enjoy your day and thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measures 6.25 x 4.50 (KRAFT)

Step 2: 2nd Layer measures 6 x 4.25 (WHITE)

Step 3: 3rd Layer measures 5.50 x 3.75 (GREEN)

Step 4: Stamp tree image. Color with pencils. Cut out and set aside.

Step 5: Cut out circle using your Coluzzle. Adhere to center of card.

Step 6: Add foam adhesive to the tree image. Tie twine around the trunk of tree. Add button in center. Adhere to card.

Step 7: Stamp out word sentiment. Cut strip of cardstock. Run it thru your crimper. Adhere sentiment and then adhere to card. Add buttons on both sides.

Fall is coming......

2010-09-13T09:01:00.007-04:00

Hello all & Happy Monday!

I hope that you all had a good weekend. Here in NYC, the weather has cooled down alot. Even today, it feels like a Fall day. It's a bit cloudy and damp and the weather man said the high for today is 73 degrees. I like the Fall weather, but it makes me really realize that summer is truly gone.

So, in light of this Fall, I decided to do a card that represent this season. On this card, I did some emboss resist . I also used Tim Holtz Distress Inks. The colors came out wonderful and I am so pleased with the end result.

Hope you are getting excited about the changing of the seasons. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Kimba

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measures 4.25 x 5.5 (KRAFT) -

Step 2: 2nd layer measures 4 x 5.25 - Stamp Scattered Leaves using VersaMark Ink. Using clear embossing powder, heat set it. Rip this portion of the card to create rough edge to ink

Step 3: Using Tim Holtz Distress Inks ( Spiced Marmalade, Peeled Paint, Vintage Photo) add color to the emboss image. Wipe off excess ink w/a baby wipe

Step 4: Cut this portion of card into 3 pieces. Adhere to base of card leaving a little space in between each section

Step 5: Using that same stamp - Scattered Leaves, stamp the image twice. Once using Orange Marmalade and then using Peeled Paint. Cut out the leaves.

Step 6: Stamp word sentiment using ColorBox Chalk Ink - Dark Brown. Adhere the leaves on either side of the sentiment. Add gem stones

Happy Halloween.....

2010-09-10T10:57:00.003-04:00

Good morning all...
Welcome to the weekend. It's FRIDAY!!!! And to kick off the weekend, I thought that I would do a fun card. This card was fun to make and it's primarily make up of squares. I hope you like this and that it inspires you to pull out those Halloween stamps and get crackin'.

Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!
Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measure 4.25 x 5.5 (BLACK)

Step 2: 2nd Layer measures 4 x 5.25 (WHITE)

Step 3: Punch out 6 squares - I used the McGill Blue punch-adhere to card (PURPLE)

Step 4: Stamp house image using Versamark ink. Heat emboss using Black Opague embossing powder. Punch out image and adhere to a scallop square. Use the PINK Mcgill Punch for the house image and used the PURPLE McGill Scallop Punch. Put Foam dots on back. Adhere to card

Step 5: Stamp out word sentiment and adhereto card.

Butterflies.......my favorite

2010-09-08T19:51:00.008-04:00

Hello all-

It has been a long day and I am so sorry for thr late post. Today was my kids first day back to school and man, I am exhausted!!!! My body must have still been in 'summer mode' because it took me a while to get started this morning. I have been up since 5am and have been running ever sense. As I was sitting here, I said, I better post my card on the blog before the Sandman comes and takes me out....and the way I feel, I wouldn't even be able to fight him back LOL!!!

Here's the card for today. I just bought this stamp from Michaels in the dollar bin, and in cas you didn't know, I love, love, love butterflies. Can't resist buying em'. I stamped the image twics. Once on the white cardstock and again on blue cardstock. I cut the butterfly on the blue cardstock out and adhered it on top of the stamped image. I bent the wings slightly to give it dimension.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day!

Kimba :)

Hello...

2010-09-07T13:41:00.003-04:00

Hey everybody,

Happy Tuesday to ya! I hope you had an enjoyable Labor Day yesterday...I certainly did - food, fun, family, & friends! The perfect combination.

In light of how good a time I had, I made a super duper easy peasy card. I kept it bright an fun and hope you like it. Thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measures 4 x 4.25 (ORANGE)

Step 2: 2nd Layer measures 3.75 x 4 (PATTERN PAPER)

Step 3: Stamp word sentiment on orange cardstock and adhere to card

HAPPY LABOR DAY!!!!

2010-09-06T10:34:00.003-04:00

Good Morning & Happy Labor Day!

Here in NYC it is clear, blue, sunny skies. A great day for a Labor Day BBQ! My In-Laws are having a little shin-dig and I was asked to bring my famous potatoe salad, and so this is going to be a really quick post. I haven't bought the potatoes as yet....LOL!

Okay, here is today's card - I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this flower stamp. There is so much surface area for coloring...which I love to do.

Enjoy your Labor Day and some great food! And if you can, try an squeeze in some crafting fun! Thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Card Base measures 4.25 x 5.5 - (WHITE)

Step 2: 2nd Layer measures 4 x 5,25 - (GREEN) -adhere to base

Step 3: Cut piece of purple cardstock measuring 4 x 1.5. Punch using scallop punch.

Step 4: Adhere a coordinating ribbon across this scallop piece. Adhere to card.

Step 5: Stamp flower image. Color stamp using PrismaColor Pencils. Adhere using pop dots.

Step 6: Stamp word sentiment. Adhere to top of card.

Welcome Weekend...You are a Great Friend!

2010-09-03T08:03:00.011-04:00

Good Morning all and Happy TGIF!!!
I absolutely LOVE Fridays. It's the beginning of the weekend of course, but it's also a LONG weekend...TeeHee! :)

Today's card is a sweet one. I got to do my second favorite thing when making cards - playing with Distress Inks. I made this card for an old boss of mine who had a rough year. She and I have kept in touch and now she is doing so much better. I hope she likes it.

Enjoy your long weekend. Make sure you squeeze in some card/scrapbook/craft making projects this weekend too. Thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1:Base card measures 4.25 x 4.5 - (BROWN)

Step2: 2nd Layer measures 4 x 4.25 - (PINK)-run thru CuttleBug using Swiss Dot folder-adhere to Base card

Step 3: Stamp 3 birds. Color them. Punch out using scallop punch. Ink around edges using Distress Ink Vintage Photo. Add "googly eyes". Adhere to 2nd layer

Step 4: Stamp word sentiment. Punch out using scallop punch. Ink edges. Add 3 Pink Pearl Stones. Adhere to 2nd layer.

Just a note.....

2010-09-02T12:27:00.006-04:00

Mornin' all,

Hope you are enjoying this Thursday. Here in NYC, the kids go back to school on the 8th and I still can not believe that the summer is almost over. Time surely flies....

And today's card is a Just a Note.....I plan on sending this to my friend just to remind her that we are due for a GNO (Girls Night Out). This card was really fun to make because I get to color and that raccoon is so darn cute! I hope you like the card and as always, thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measures 4.25 x 5.5 (WHITE)

Step 2: 2nd Layer measures 4 x 5.25 (PINK)-adhere this to the base card

Step 3: 3rd Layer measures 3.75 x 4.5-run this thru the Cuttlebug using the Swiss Dots Embossing Folder-adhere to 2nd layer

Step 4: Stamp ribbon with the word sentiment and then tie in a bow

Step 5: Cut a small piece of the same ribbon and stamp XOXO

Step 6: Stamp, color, and cut out raccoon

Step 7: Punch out grass using Martha Stewart punch in green - adhere to bottom of 3rd layer

Step 8: Adhere all elements

HAPPY September 1st to YOU!!!!

2010-09-01T12:30:00.006-04:00

Hello and Happy September 1st,

As promised, Kimba's Kreations is back and I am so happy about it! As you may have noticed (I hope you have) the blog has had a "face lift". We had to look good for our "coming out/back" party...LOL!! I hope you like what you see.

But, let's get right to what you came here to see: CARDS! CARDS! and more CARDS! And without further ado, here's is today's card. I really enjoyed making this card because I have a love for all things butterfly!! Butterfly stamps is the image that I have the most of. Everytime I see a butterfly stamp, I just have to buy it. Hey, that maybe a great theme to do for a week -hmmmm... gotta chuck that away in the idea file.

I hope you like the card and the one thing that I really liked about making this is that this is a card that you could "mass make". All you would need is pattern paper, circle punch, and your favorite butterfly stamp. You could do an assembly line to create this and of course your favorite sentiment.

As promised, the HOW-TO instructions are listed below as well as the supply list in the LABLES FOR THIS POST section. If you have any questions, please, ask away....and don't forget to leave me some love in your comments!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by!

Kimba :)

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measure 4.25 x 5.5 (WHITE)

Step 2: 2nd Layer measures 4 x 5.25 (PATTERN PAPER) - adhere this to the card

Step 3: Punch out Circle and then stamp the butterfly image onto circle. Adhere to the card.

Step 4: Stamp butterfly image onto white cardstock. Color butterfly. Cut out and adhere it to the stamp butterfly image on the circle. Bend wings a little to add deminsion and give the illusion that the butterfly is flying.

Step 5: Stamp word sentiment at the bottom of card

Caardvarks Xmas Tag Challenge - Card #2

2010-08-31T23:10:00.002-04:00

Here's my 2nd tag. If any of you want the supply list and items used, please leave me a comment and I would be more that happy to send you the info.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kimba :)

Caardvarks Xmas Tag Challenge - Tag #1

2010-08-31T23:04:00.002-04:00

Hello all-

Have you ever had Christmas in August? I haven't either, but Caardvarks has. They are hosting a Christmas Tag Challenge and here is one of the tags that I am submitting in the contest. Fngers & toes crossed that I win!!! The prize package is AWESOME. If you get a chance, stop on by http://www.caardvarks.blogspot.com/ and check out their site. It is chock full of talented, creative artist that I know you will love so much, they'll make you come back for more.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Kimba :)

THANKS for HANGING in there with ME!!!

2010-08-03T19:34:00.002-04:00

Hello all-

I know that it's been a long time since you have heard from me, but I want to say thanks so much for hanging in there with me. So many changes have been happening in my life which has caused me to sorta shift my focus...but the great thing is that things are getting back to normal. The summer is winding down and Back-to-School for us here in NYC is quickly approaching. I plan to be back up and running by September 1, 2010 with loads of New Cards, Scrapbooking Layouts as well as Home Decor projects that you will be able to create for your personal use or as gifts.....so PLEASE, come on back and visit me.

So, please continue to enjoy the rest of your summer and thanks so much for stopping by!
Kimba :)

Happy Birthday - Candles Sideways

2010-05-12T11:57:00.002-04:00

Hello all-
Today's card is also another birthday card. I hope that I am giving you ideas on how to create really easy cards that you can make - all yu have to do is change the sentiment to suit the occassion.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Kimba

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base card measures 5x5 - BLACK

Step 2: 2nd Layer measures 4.75 x 4.75 - WHITE - stamp the word sentiment on the card.

Step 3: Stamp the candles, color them, and then cut them out. Adhere them to the card sideways between the Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday

2010-05-11T17:26:00.002-04:00

Hello all-

Today's card is another Happy Birthday card. What I have learned from making these Happy Birthday cards is that this is a card that I always need to have pre-made and ready to send. This way, when someone birthday comes, I am seconds away from signing it and sending it!

Today's card I used the 'Happy Birthday' sentiment as a background stamp. I stamped the words in different colors to make it fun and cheery! I used HeroArts Big Candles as the focal point of the cards. I colored them I and then added foam dots to add dimension. As always, thanks for stopping by and remember that the How-To instructions are below so have some fun creating this card!

HOW-TO Instructions

Step 1: Base measures 4.25 x 5.5

Step 2: 2nd layer measures 4 x 5.25 - WHITE - stamp the HAPPY BIRTHDAY word sentiment in different colors. Adhere to Base card.

Step 3: Stamp the candles. Color them . Cut them out and adhere using foam dots.

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