Thanks, CAS style

Hello!!!

Welcome!

Saturday already--wow!

I said it before, and will say it again--

Time sure is flying by!

lol

So, anyways, Saturday means one

thing around here-

a new challenge starts over on

 the Hiding In My Craft Room blog.

HIMCR #239 - CAS - Clean and Simple!

Awesome!

And this week's sponsor is:

(drumroll, please!)

PaperTemptress!

The giveaway is a gift certificate

to the store.

The DT were given a packet of papers

to work with.

I remember the very first time I received

papers from Paper Temptress, 

I. Was. Blown. Away!

these papers are gorgeous--

and I love paper! lol

(swoon!)

And with this week's challenge being

Clean and Simple, 

well, the hardest part was choosing

which ones to use...lol

Here is what I designed:

Very simple.

I stamped some images with a stamp set

I acquired some time ago, 

a Fancy Pants Designs stamp set.

Such a great stamp set!

The 'thanks' is a die cut from a swap

I participated in a few months back.

I outlined some of the flowers with

a black Prismacolor brush marker.

The enamel dots are from My Mind's Eye.

Sweet and simple.

That is it for me, folks!

Be sure to link up your creations--

love looking through them!

You have until next Saturday!

Until then, 

Be safe. Get crafty!

Valentines, with scraps!

Happy Saturday!

Wow---another week has flown by!

Yeesh!...can't catch my breathe..

A new challenge is starting over on 

the Hiding In My Craft Room blog--

and it is a great one!!

HIMCR #238 - Super Scraps Saturday!

YES!!!

And this week's sponsor is

Pickled Potpourri

The giveaway is $7 Gift Certificate to Pickled Potpourri!

Su-weet!

The Design Team were given some images to work

with, or as I should say, play with, because they are so fun!

I used "Just a Note"

Honestly, when I saw the images, ideas were

just swimming in my head--

cards, PL layouts..notes!!!!

There are 4 styles in this set.

I made Valentine's for my loved ones--

and using scraps--

double bonus!

I used a large piece of black Bazzill cardstock,

Taylored Expressions Woodgrain embossing folder, 

Colorbox white ink, Fancy Pants Designs Love Story paper

(heart script), Crate Paper Love Notes (pink/red hearts)

and the red double hear is from K & Company.

The stamp image (Will you be my Valentine) is from

Simon Says Stamp set, designed by Kristina Werner, 

stamped in Ranger Archival Ink, outlined in red Sharpie marker.

 This second card  is made with scraps from Crate Paper
Love Notes and kiss, Kiss collection---
stickers included!

My final card is using pink paper
from Crate Paper (unsure if it is Kiss, Kiss or
Love Notes--sorry!)
The vellum is a paper I received in a swap--
it is absolutely gorgeous!
Rub-ons, and sticker is from Crate Paper Kiss, Kiss!

That is it for me--

I will be back really soon!

Be safe. Get crafty!

No Reds or Pinks

Hey there, lovely peeps!

It is Saturday, 

which means a new challenge is up over

on the Hiding In My Craft Room blog!

This week, it is a fun challenge!

(But they are always fun, right?)

HIMCR #237 - No Pinks or Reds!

And this week's week sponsor is:

My Besties!

The giveaway is all 3 My Besties images used by HIMCR Design Team!

(Just let me say, these images are soooo

darn cute, but then again, they always are, right?)

So, the Design Team were given some

images to use, and I chose one that

has become dear to me.

Those who know me know

that I am an animal lover, and Dogs ..

well, dogs are my besties! lol

So, without further adieu, 

here is my project:

I used my Prismacolors colored pencils, 

and I tried something new. 

I blended with a dab of baby oil on a Qtip.

It really changed the look!

I was shocked--yay--so happy!

The papers used are from

Fancy Pants Design 'True Friend' Collection.

I thought this would be perfect!

:)

So, that is it for me!

be sure to check out the other DT members' creations!

Like our team?

Like to have fun?

There is a chance that you can become a member!

That is right!

HIMCR is having a DT call!!!

You can check out all the details 

HERE!

So, ntil next time!

Be safe. Get crafty!

This way for fun, Kraftin' Kimmie style!

Hey y'all!

I was looking through my *ahem* supply(!!)

Of stamps, and came across some

that I had not used too often. 

or rather, it has been a long time since

they were used..or loved! 😞

I adore these stamps, and 

they are Canadian, to boot!

Lol...yeah, big supporter of Canadian products!

Kraftin' Kimmie stamps, Canadian made!

I used watercolours on is Schnauzer fella...he is so darn cute!

I used papers from Crate Paper, Open Road collection.

This card actually fits one of their challenges, 

Challenge #316, Use 3 Patterned papers

This was such fun!

Until next time, my peeps!

Be safe. Get crafty.

       

Freestyle!

Happy Saturday!

Very busy day for me today, 

so I will get right to the point!

lol

A new challenge over on the 

Hiding In My Craft Room blog

starts today!!

HIMCR #236 - Freestyle!

And the sponsor is:

Lacy Sunshine!

The giveaway is 3 Lacy Sunshine images, winner's choice!

The Design Team were

given some images to use for this week's challenge.

I chose

Lyndsey Love Bug Buggme

(she is sooo cute!)

Here is what I designed:

I used papers from Crate Paper Love Notes collection,
as well as the sentiment sticker.
This cutie is colored Prismacolor brush markers
(recently acquired off Amazon.ca, and I must
say that I really am liking them!!)
along with some of my daughter's Sharpies!
(shhh...don't tell her..lol)

Did you hear??

Hiding In My Craft Room is

having another DT call??

Want to have fun?

Want to work with some amazing gals?

Give it a shot!

I absolutely love this team!

You can get all the details here!

I wish you a great day!

Be sure to stay safe, and get crafty!

Love is in the air........

Happy Saturday!

I cannot believe that January is almost over--

Can you??

My baby girl is turning 6 this Tuesday--

whoa!

My babies are no longer babies!

Lots happening right now--

very, very busy.

A new challenge is happening 

over on the

Hiding In My Craft Room blog

Well, it is Saturday, right??)

(Just double checking!!! lol)

This week, it is

HIMCR #235 - Any Holiday! 

And the sponsor this week is:

The giveaway is a $12 Gift Certificate to A Day for Daisies!

Awesome, right??

The Design Team were given the

opportunity to choose an image

for this week's challenge, 

which is a Holiday.

I chose one for the upcoming

Love Holiday--Valentine's Day!

I used papers from Fancy Pants Beloved collection, as

well as the tickets from the same line.

The white heart is from punched from scrap paper.

The red hearts over the white heart are from K & Company.

The gold heart are from Maggie Holmes Open Book collection.

My cupid image was colored with PrismaColors pencils.

Add some silver glitter glue, and there you have it, 

folks!  

That is it for me--

lots to do this weekend, and week, actually.

April's birthday is on Tuesday, and

her birthday party is next Saturday.

Lots and lots to do!

Until next time, 

Be safe, Get crafty!

Mmmmm....Banana Bread!

hey y'all!

Surprise!

I am determined to stick to one of 

my New Year's resolutions..

one being more attentive to my blog!

Last year, a health movement happened

in my household--my teen boys made the

decision to become vegetarian.

Actually, let me rephrase. 

I have one who was a vegetarian the year prior, 

and his twin brother has made the conscious decision 

to become...

Vegan!

I was a little perplexed as to the meaning and such, 

to be honest. I knew it was a big step.

I was not very well informed.

Thankfully, information is at my

fingertips.

Let me say, 

it is proving to be a challenge...sometimes a very

difficult challenge--

as the products are not readily available 

in our area.

But, wow! Some of the recipes

I have tried are unbelievable--

You would not even know they were vegan...

Seriously! so Yummy!

 So, one of my things I plan

on doing is to share

the yummy recipes that I have tried.

So, today, I tried a new recipe.

I was craving banana bread---!!

Annndd...

I searched, searched, and 

I think I found the winner.

Let me say that with the 2 loaves I had
made, I am lucky there is even a 1/4 left!
Which is good, right??
So, let me share!
Awesome recipe found here
on this absolute fantastic site, 
Hell yeah It's Vegan!

The recipe I found, and USED, 
is the following:
Vegan Banana Bread

Image courtesy of hellyeahitsvegan.com/vegan-banana-bread

This is definitely a repeat recipe!
So, while the recipe is vegan, 
this is perfect for non-vegans.
I am not vegan, but that may change. lol

So, until next time,
mes amies!
Be safe. Get crafty!!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Saturday!

Well!

Let me say that so far, this year, 2016, is 

speeding up.

Annndddd...

I haven't kept up with some of my resolutions...

one meaning my blog.

dang!

But, I am not giving up!

lol.

This week's challenge over on

the Hiding In My Craft Room blog, 

is:

 HIMCR #234 - Embossing!

It can be dry embossing, 

or heat embossing.

And this week's sponsor is

the ever awesome Sami Stamps!

The giveaway is a $12 Gift Certificate to Sami Stamps!

awesome sauce, right??

The Design Team were given

the opportunity to pick an image

from Sami Stamps. 

I chose this adorable giraffe, with

the idea to make a birthday card

for my daughter's upcoming 6th

birthday!

          Here is my card:

I personally love this type challenge, 

aw geez---I love them all! lol

Perfect example to pull out my trusty

Cuttlebug and folders!

I used a WRMK folder (circle)

that I picked up at Winners near Christmas

for 3$$!! score!

(love a good deal!)

Papers are from my stash...

not sure which brand, sorry! eek!

The cute giraffe is colored with

Distress inks, and my trusty brush.

The embossed balloon stickers are 

from EK Success (at the dollar store!!)

There you are, folks!

Be sure to check out the other gals, 

to see their lovely creations!

You have until next Friday night to 

link up!

Cannot wait to see what you all can do!

Be safe. Get crafty!