My Paper Creations

Have a Sweet Day!

Hi Everyone!  Wow, this post was a long time coming!  I'm having some major computer issues and can no longer open Photoshop.  I've spent many hours trying to figure it out, but I think it is actually my computer having more issues (it's 6 years old and has been having some problems for awhile).  Looks like I may have to order a new computer sooner than I was hoping.  Sigh.  Anyway, I do still have an older version of Photoshop Elements on my computer so I'm trying to use it to limp by until I get a new computer.  (I miss Photoshop so much!!!)  I also had to recolor the image before I could make my card (more on that below).  Well, enough of that, how about the card? :)  (Sorry the photo is kind of dark.  I just can't get it to look right using PSE.)

Isn't this image so adorable?!  As soon as I saw this little cutie, Lulu, from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, I knew she would be coming to play at my house! lol  She is part of the Lulu and Friends set.  (Lacey also has her in stock at Stamp and Create here.)

She is colored with copic markers (colors listed at the bottom of the post).  I masked the image after coloring to spray the background and the ground with my air compressor.  I used some patterned papers from My Mind's Eye's Miss Caroline: Fiddlesticks paper pad and flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.  I also used a silver filigree corner from Wild Orchid Crafts and used a Snow Cap Paint Dabber to paint it white.  I didn't have blue flowers that worked well with the colors in my image and patterned paper so I used a BG72 copic marker and my air compressor to spray some white flowers to match my color scheme.

I decided to ink her up last weekend so I could play along with the current Kraftin' Kimmie challenge (which is almost over now!), but I had some help with my coloring so I didn't get my card finished until yesterday.  My 21 month old son has been in the habit lately of climbing up on my chair and coloring like Mommy.  I forgot and left my finished image sitting on my desk when I turned around to do something.   I heard the sound of markers on paper and knew exactly what he was coloring!!  Luckily, I had written down all my marker colors so it was easy to recolor the image once I found the time.  Little stinker.  :)

Now, that I finally got my card finished, I'm playing along with the Kraftin' Kimmie challenge which is a sketch challenge.  I'm also playing around with the current Wild Orchid Crafts challenge which is Bingo.  (I used gems, flowers, and lace.)

Have a wonderful weekend!

Niki

Have a Sweet Day supplies:
Stamps: Lulu and Friends (Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps)
Cardstock: X-Press It (Copic), white
Patterned Paper: Miss Caroline: Fiddlesticks (My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko)
Embellishments: 3mm red pearls, small silver filigree corner, 4mm white closed rose buds, 15mm white open roses, 20mm burgundy open roses, 25mm white wild rose (Wild Orchid Crafts), baker's twine, crocheted lace, buttons
Tools: petite oval nestability die (Spellbinders), branch punch (Martha Stewart), Snow Cap Paint Dabber (Adirondack), sewing machine, air compressor
Copic Markers:
skin: E000, E00, E11, E13, R00, R20
hair: YR12, YR15, YR14, YR18, E19
shirt: BG70, BG72, BG75
skirt: R82, R56, R59
bowl: Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28
shoes: C6, C8, C10
socks/hat: C1, C3
background: YR30
ground: E31

Cutie Charlotte

Isn't Charlotte such a cutie?!  I think it's her curls and adorable expression.  Anyway, I pulled her out last week to create a card since I hadn't had the chance to use her yet.  I paired the image with some patterned papers from the Little Sprout line from Fancy Pants.  After coloring my image with copic markers, I sponged antique linen distress ink around the edges to soften the white background.

 
See how my brad matches the patterned paper?  I used the I-toppper tool to create a brad from the same patterned paper I used on my card.  When I saw the demo videos for the tool, I wasn't too sure I would like the pleats around the edge of the custom brad, but I really do like how it turned out.  I love how it coordinates with the patterned paper.  It was super easy to use, too.

Oops, I forgot to add this photo when I posted my card!  Edited to add the copic markers I used:

I do have a little news to share.  December was my last month on the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps design team.  I just have some things going on personally and have stepped back from some design team requirements in the last few months.  I want to thank Kimmie for letting me be a small part in the launch of her new company and wish her tons of success!  Thanks for everything, Kimmie!!

I have a few stamps from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps that I would like to giveaway to celebrate my time getting to design with the company.  Just leave a comment here for a chance to win.  I'll draw the winner Tuesday morning.

Have a great week!

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Charlotte (Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps)
Cardstock: white, true black (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Little Sprout (Fancy Pants)
Ink: tuxedo black (Momento), antique linen distress ink (Ranger)
Accents: daisy (Prima Marketing)
Tools: copic markers, sewing machine, I-topper brad tool

Hello Friends

Did everyone have a good Thanksgiving (if you're in the US, of course)?  Ours was really nice.  Lots of yummy food and time spent just hanging out as a family.  I always love the leftovers, too.  No having to fix dinner tonight! lol 

Well, the past month has just sped by and it's already time for another release from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps.  Today, I have a sneak peek at one of the new images,  Yvette, that will be available Saturday night/Sunday morning.  I paired the image with some patterned papers from CTMH and black cardstock to help the colors really pop.  You can see more sneak peeks at the new images by visiting the other design team ladies blogs:  Kimmie, Andrea, Diana, Elaine, Jeanne, Michele, Tara, and Vicki.

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Yvette, Kimmie's Everyday Sentiments (Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps)
Cardstock: white, true black (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: (CTMH)
Accents: flower (Prima Marketing), bead cap, brad
Tools: copic markers, sewing machine, scalloped scissors

just chillin'!

It's time for another Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps challenge and it is hosted this week by yours truly.  My challenge to everyone is to use stitching (real or faux) on our cards.  You know I can hardly create a card with out bringing out the sewing machine so it wasn't too much of a challenge! lol  I used the adorable Oliver for my card along with some Figgy Pudding patterned paper from Basic Grey.  I sponged the edges of my papers with dark chocolate ink and cover a clear acetate snowflake with some white glitter.

I colored Oliver with copic markers and added some dimensional glaze to the cocoa cup and some polar white flower soft below the image.

Every week, if you join in the challenge, you will be entered for a chance to win a free stamp.  Since I am the host this week, you can be entered for a chance to win Oliver.  So, what are you waiting for?! *wink*  Have a great weekend!

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Oliver (Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps)
Cardstock: white, ripe avocado (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Figgy Pudding (Basic Grey)
Ink: tuxedo black (momento), true black, dark chocolate (Papertrey Ink)
Accents: acetate snowflake, decorative brad, copper brads, ribbon
Tools: copic markers, air compressor, sewing machine, label die (Spellbinders), dimensional glaze (Ranger), polar white flower soft (Flower Soft), sponge 

Happy Winter

The November release stamps are now officially available at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, including four new images from the Crissy's Cuties line, four new images from the Moonlight Whispers line, and a new set of sentiments, called Kimmie's Holiday Sentiments (which includes 44 sentiments!).  To celebrate the new release, we are having a fun blog hop with lots of beautiful creations using the new stamps.  And, as if all that inspiration isn't enough, everyone is giving away a little blog candy, too!  Be sure to leave a comment on each blog stop and check the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps blog on Monday to see if you're one of lucky winners.

I had to use this adorable Antoinette image on one of my sneak peek cards.  Isn't she adorable?!  She's so happy and fun!  I paired her with some My Mind's Eye Be Merry patterned papers and some SU Taken with Teal cardstock.  The buttons are snowflake buttons stacked on spring moss buttons.  I love how they look!

I colored Antoinette with copic markers.  Then, I added some polar white flower soft for some snow along the edge of my "frozen pond," which I covered with dimensional glaze so it resembles real ice.

Your next stop in the blog hop is the amazing Kimmie Reid herself.  Happy hopping and don't forget to leave a comment to win a mystery package of Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!  BLOG CANDY is now closed.  Look for the winner to be posted in the morning. *wink*

Niki 

Recipe
Stamps: Antoinette, Kimmie's Holiday Sentiments (Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps)
Cardstock: white (Papertrey Ink), taken with teal (SU)
Patterned Paper: Be Merry (My Mind's Eye)
Accents: spring moss buttons (Papertrey Ink), snowflake buttons
Tools: copic markers, sewing machine, dimensional glaze (Ranger), polar white flower soft (Flower Soft)

I Love You

 

It's time for another Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps challenge.  This week's challenge is to use buttons.    Ha  That's not a challenge for me since I can't seem to not use them!  Now, that would be a challenge. *wink*  I pulled out the cute little Daisy stamp for my card and colored her with copic markers that coordinate with my My Mind's Eye patterned paper.  I used black cardstock, buttons, and ribbon to help make all the colors really pop.

 

I cut a semi-circle from the edge of my image and a flower ribbon slide for an embellishment. Then, I finished the card off with some black stitching.

Join us in the challenge for a chance to win a free stamp!  Have a great weekend!

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Daisy Doodle (Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps)
Cardstock: white, true black (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Pretty Please (My Mind's Eye)
Ink: tuxedo black (Momento), true black (Papertrey Ink)
Accents: true black stitched ribbon, true black vintage buttons (Papertrey Ink), ribbon slide (SU)
Tools: copic markers, sewing machine, circle nestability die (Spellbinders)

Toasty

Meet Maxwell Mouse.  He is one of the first images I saw of the first release from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and it was love at first site!  He is also drawn by Crissy Armstrong and he is absolutely adorable!  I just love him roasting his marshmallow over the matchstick!  I think I forgot to mention yesterday that each of the images drawn by Crissy come with their own sentiments.  So, when you order Maxwell, you will also get this "Toasty" sentiment stamp. 

 

I paired Maxwell with some Cherry Hill patterned papers from October Afternoon and colored him with copic markers.  I also colored the circle the sentiment is stamped on with copic markers to make it look like a toasted marshmallow, too.  Check out more sneak peeks on the design team ladies' blogs: Kimmie, Andrea, Diana, Elaine, Jeanne, Tara, and Vicki.

Tomorrow night, I will have a sneak peek at one of the new images drawn by Annie Rodrigue.  Have a great weekend!

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Maxwell  (Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps)
Cardstock: white, dark chocolate (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Cherry Hill (October Afternoon)
Tools: copic markers, sewing machine, circle nestability dies (Spellbinders)

Happy Birthday Deer Friend!

I am so excited that I finally get to share a sneak peek at one of the new stamps releasing on Monday from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!  This cute little party deer is named Dorothy and I absolutely love her!  This is one of Crissy Armstrong's new images (so we knew it would be adorable, right?!).

 I paired my image with some Girl Friday paper from Cosmo Cricket and some orange zest cardstock.  I drew the colors for my image from the paper and colored her with copic markers.  Be sure to check out lots more sneak peeks by visiting the other design team ladies' blogs: Kimmie, Andrea, Diana, Elaine, Jeanne, Tara, and Vicki.

Happy sneak peekin!

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Dorothy (Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps)
Cardstock: orange zest, true black (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Girl Friday (Cosmo Cricket)
Accent: pure poppy vintage button (Papertrey Ink)
Tools: copic markers, sewing machine, scalloped border punch (SU)