Do you have to have a cat to make plans with them?

Ever say you couldn’t do something because you couldn’t leave your cat at home alone…. But you don’t even have a cat…. 

The new Plans with My Cat Stamp Set will have you feline purrrfect! This stamp set is perfect for any cat lovers in your life or even those that can’t resist a good pun! I can’t wait to see all the amazing project everyone does with this adorable cat! 

Since we all know nothing goes Purrrrfect, the new August Release products are currently on the website to purchase on a preorder basis. We will ship all of your items out to you as soon as we receive the products in house. 

Well I’m off to do some prepping for our super fun Make and Take as the Schaumburg Stamp and Scrapbook Expo. Don’t forget to come stop by our booth and check out all the fun goodies! Toodles!

Squirrel!

There is not a better title for this blog post… totally thought I hit post after I typed it this morning only to find out later I got distracted and never clicked to post it! 

We know these adorable little rodents from our new Squirrel! Stamp Set are sure to steal your heart! This trio of critters are the perfect size to be used on a variety of so many different projects. Their size is perfect for anything from tags, to planners to cards and so many more things! We can’t wait to see what nutty cool ideas you all come up with!!!

As we all know the world is nuts right now and due to supply and shipping issues, the new August Release products are currently on the website to purchase on a preorder basis. We will ship all of your items out to you as soon as we receive the products in house. 

Hope everyones day isn’t too nuts! Toodles!

August Release Day!

Woohoo! It release day!

This months release is filled with fantastic and amazing stamps, coordinating dies and an outstanding stencil. These four stamps sets and stencil are perfect on their own but they coordinate incredible with some of our previously released stamps sets as well.

 

If you haven’t already make sure to join the Sweet Sentiment Stamps & Friends Facebook Group and check out Today’s August Release Live. There was lots of hurdles with this release but it is way easier to check out the video then to type it all here! Plus you will get to see some super fun projects I did using this months release.

 

Well I’m off to relax some before this week gets crazy with last minute prep for Schaumburg. Make sure to check back this week for more details about the Schaumburg Stamp & Scrapbook Expo and projects from this months release!!! Toodles!

Shhh... Don’t tell!

 This is an extra sneak peek for all those following our Blog! We have another big release tomorrow and you will for shore not want to miss it!

Can’t give away too many details but we are going to have a swimmingly good time tomorrow. Make sure to join the Sweet Sentiment Stamps & Friends Facebook group so you can make a splash and see the release with us! 

If you miss the o-fish-al release video, no need to scream kelp! Just swim on over to the Website and yell Shell yeah instead!

Well I don’t know about you but I am sick and tide of these puns and need to head to bed now that this coffee has worn off some! Toodles! 

It's a Happy Birthday Release!

The Rabbit Hole Designs has their one year birthday this January, so they are celebrating a little early with this release!  I just love birthdays!  So much fun!  Here's my first project to share with you:

I used THREE new products on this card!  Eeeeekkkkk!!!! The first is the new and totally amazing "Drop It Stencil."  It totally reminds me of a game of Tetris from way back in the day.... right?  I used a variety of Pink Distress Oxide inks on my Sweet Sentiment Coloring paper to create this fun, fast, and simple background.  

Second: I used the new "Scripty Happy Birthday" stamp.  I fussy cut the letters by hand because I wanted them cut close.  They are stamped in Momento Tuxedo Black ink on my Sweet Sentiment coloring paper. 

Third: I used the awesome "Sassy Birthday" stamp set.  OMG, this set has sooooo much sass it's AWESOME!  It's going to be my "go-to" for MANY birthday cards in the future. 

So, now that you've read all that.... heres some info on PRIZES!!! Awe yeah! To celebrate day 1 of inspiration The Rabbit Hole Designs is giving away the stamp set Scripty Birthday and the Drop It stencil to one lucky winner. Winner will be chosen at random from the comments left on participating blogs, so make sure to visit each stop and leave a

comment. Leave comments by 11:59 p.m. PST 01-02-2020. Winner will be announced on The Rabbit Hole Designs blog 01-03-2020.

Ok so here's the Hop peeps to go visit:

The Rabbit Hole Designs

Lisa Golzbein

Cassie Trask

Jammie Clark (that's me!)

Michelle Bala

Shanna Slater

Jenn Gross

Kel Bertram

Amanda Stevens

Ok I'll see ya back here soon for another TRHD birthday surprise! Toodles! 

I May Need More Coffee

Hey there friends!  Today is Wednesday..... that means I for sure need more coffee! Ha ha ha!  Yesterday I did a little color along live in the Sweet Sentiment Gorup, so I figured today I'd add that Image to a card so you could all see the finish product!  Here's a link to the video in gas you'd like to watch the replay: https://www.facebook.com/jammie.clark.731/videos/374182133189241/

I colored her up using Copic markers on Copic X-Press it paper.  I then used a piece of watercolor paper to create the Distress Oxide background.  I used three colors of red and blended them in a gradient style to create the base, then I spritzed that with water and used a tissue to remove the excess water.  After that I laid a stencil over the top and used Ground Espresso Distress Oxide ink to make the pattern.  I stamped the sentiment (from Ink Road Stamps) with Ink on 3 Clear embossing ink and used Nuvo Hot Chocolate embossing powder to make it pop.  I added a few half pearls for a bit of dimension and there you have it!

Hope you love this little coffee addicted cutie as much as I do! Have a wonderful day, and may your coffee be stronger than your desire to g back to bed! Ha ha ha! Tootles! 

Live like there is no midnight

Hello all, I'm here today to share with you a card I made on a whim.  Sometimes you just have to color something because there is no reason at all to color it.... that's what I did today.

I was speaking with a friend and she showed me a card she'd made "many moons" ago, and it totally inspired me.  I ask her permission (sort of) and used some of the ideas from the layout of her card.  Sometimes you just have to find inspiration wherever you can. I'm lucky to have super talented friends who allow me to use their layouts as the basis for my own.

So, without further adieu, here's my card.

I started by coloring the image with my Copic markers, and then fussy cutting it out.  I added Glossy Accents to the shoe and jewelry as well.  then I added a lot of glitter to the dress although it's tough to tell in this photo.  All of the papers I used are from Graphic 45, because I'm slightly obsessed with their papers!  I then added way too many flowers from Prima and Wild Orchid Crafts. I used a sentiment from CC Designs and embossed it on a piece of white card stock.  I used Hickory Smoke Distress Oxide ink to distress all the edges of every layer and the sentiment as well. Then I finished it all of with a beautiful black satin ribbon.

Colors used:
Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20
Dress: B37, B26, B45, B12, B41, B000
Gloves: C9, C7, C5
Eyes: B37, B45, B12, G00, C2, 0
Hair: E35, YR23, E55, E53, Y000

As always, if you're interested in learning any of the coloring techniques I use, you can find my classes online at www.sweetsentiment.us

I totally appreciate your comments and I'll see ya again soon!  Tootles!

Evangeline Angel

Welcome back to Day TWO of October Krafty Peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Did you love yesterday's peek?? So beautiful, right?! Well then you're going to love today's peek too because we've got another gorgeous ANGEL!

It's EVANGELINE ANGEL!

This adorable new stamp set comes with one large main image and three holiday sentiments!!

All of the Krafty Krew design team members and Special Krafty Guests listed below have lots of sweet designs to share with you today featuring the EVANGELINE ANGEL stamp set! Be sure to hop around and leave lots of love at each and every stop because one lucky commenter will WIN a gift voucher to the krafty shop EACH DAY of the peeks this week! Plus we're doing a GIVEAWAY of the ENTIRE release on the Krafty Friends facebook page! The winners will be announced at the party so don't miss it!

Here's my card with this silly girl! 

I had so much fun coloring her and finding these bold bright papers to go with it! Seems strange to be pushing aside the halloween papers to make room for Christmas papers... but it's a very welcome change of pace! 

Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release Party on Saturday afternoon at 2pm EST! We'll be checking out ALL of the FOUR new clear stamp sets, sharing fabulous creations, giving away prizes and having tons of krafty fun!

See ya back here tomorrow for more cute Christmas goodness! Tootles! 

Saturday Challenge

So it's saturday morning and the challenge from Kraftin Kimmie Stamps is to make a holiday card.  This can be ANY holiday... just whatever you want it to be......

Well, you all know me and you know who I like to make things different... soooooo....... I took little miss Devilish Deborah here....

...and I made her into a CHRISTMAS CARD!  Yup I did! 

She's all dressed up in her holiday best and she's ready to come to that Christmas Party! I hope that you like what I did here and I hope that it inspires you to use your stamps in all sorts of fun ways!  Enjoy! 

P.s. you have all week to play along so come one over to the KKS friends group on FB and gather more inspiration then hop not he KKS blog and enter your card there!  Hope you have an awesome weekend! Tootles! 

Wait... NOT a card?

Every month there is a Krafty Scrappy challenge that is "anything but a card." We all know that I have a lot of trouble doing this.... like A LOT! I mean, I make cards, that 's what I do. So when you tell me to make something that 's not a card... I instantly question our friendship...... but....

Ok, so my second love, is my planner! Yeah I'm one of "those" people. I love the tangible.  I don't put dates and appointments and stuff like that in my phone, I like to have it on paper. .....DUHHHHH Jammie, you dork (yeah I call myself names), make a darn planner layout! Sheesh! 

Ok, so I used distress inks and a sponge with a stencil to make the could background.  I stamped the trolls on coloring card stock and colored them up all bright and fun to go with the colouds. I added some stickers and Washi tape, this is obviously BEFORE i wrote in everything that I have to do this week. But you get the idea! 

Here's the deets on the challenge:

1. Create ANY scrap page, Project Life Layout or pocket page cards, altered item, etc. JUST NOT A CARD!
2. MUST be a NEW creation (created on or after this post date)
3. MUST use Kraftin Kimmie stamps to be entered in to the drawing.
4. You have a month to play, enter AS MANY TIMES as you'd like!
5. PRIZES?!? Of course there are prizes!! Once we've reached 5 entries, we draw a random winner (winner will be drawn at the close of the challenge)!!
6. You have until Monday, September 25th @ 12:00 pm Eastern to get your entries in.
7. Be sure to also share your creations on our Krafty Friends FB page so we can all drool and OOHHHH and AHHHHH!

So, yeah, it's NOT a card! Hooray for me! Now let's see what ya got! Make something  other than a card and enter the challenge! I can't wait to see what you make!  Tootles! 

Use a what?!?!?!!?

Ok, we all know that Saturday Challenges at KKS mean a "themed challenge." It's fun, it gets you creative, makes ya think...... but when I read that I had to "use a doily" on my card I thought, "what the heck?!?!?"

Ok, so I scoured my house, craft stashes, asked a few friends, went to the craft store (twice) (both times I got a lot of other things, then got home and realized that I forgot to look for doilies) and still had no doilies.  What the heck is a girl to do?  OOOOHHHHHH!!! IDEA!!!!!

Ya see what I did there? I used my Cricut machine to cut a "doily" into a piece of acitate! Oh yeah! I colored up Alice in Wonderland all Halloween style and fussy cut her, because I'm pretty sure that fussy cutting is my new form of therapy. 

Ok, so I was a little bit of a rebel yet again, I'm sure that doesn't surprise any of you at all. But I couldn't find a real doily and this was a creative way to still be able to play along.  I hope that you can use this as inspiration and play along in the challenge with us this week!  Have a great weekend... Tootles!

Just Chillin' with my Gnomies

Ok, it's Saturday, and that means a themed challenge at KKS, this week's theme??????? A SHAPED CARD!!! Gasp!
Oh the horror! I SUCK at shaped cards... I mean, square is a shape right? How about a rectangle? Well crap..... what am I supposed to do???? Why, God, WHYYYYYY?????
I did what any self respecting crafter would do in this horrible predicament..... I grabbed a cup of coffee and went straight to Pinterest.... after deciding on a workout routine, that I was going to eat only healthy food, I was re-doing my laundry room, oh and that dessert is totally happening.... oh yeah, a shaped card.... sigh..... searching, searching...... WOAH! Call off the Dogs, the search is over!

Behold....... a "shaped" card:

Yeah, yeh, yaaaahhhh.... I know, it's not really a shaped card.... but I'm going to say that this qualifies! I mean, come on! I used the incredibly cute Whimsical Gnomes set and colored them all in with my Copic markers of course. The papers are all from Doodlebug, and the felt trees are from recollections. 

I really hope you like my "card" and that it inspires you to play along.  You can be a rebel like me, and make a "shaped" card and I totally can't wait to see what you come up with! You will have until August 25th at 11:55 pm EST to get your entries in! Tootles! 

Nerds are BACK!

Ok, ok, ok... those of you who know me well know that I'm a total nerd.  When it comes to a lot of things I completely Nerd out.  But, even in school I was a complete nerd.  I did the homework of most of our high school class over the weekend because they were all out partying and i was cracking the books.  Seriously, I loved it... I knew that I was good at it, so I enjoyed doing it.  Writing papers and solving math equations, learning a new language, it was all just fascinating to me.  So, when Kimmie posted that the Nerd set was coming back, I squealed with delight!

NERD IS THE WORD! 

Here's my Krafty Kreation for this awesome little set here:

Ok, so the set is actually called "Smarty Pants" and you can buy it here.

Copics Used:

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, RV95, R20

Hair: E29, E27, E25, E23, Y21

Hair bow, Tie, Skirt, Socks: BG 75, BG49, BG45, BG15, BG10, BG01

Shirt and socks: C03, C01, C0

Glasses and shoes: 100, W9, W7, W5, W3

Pencil: Y38, Y15, Y13, E53, E31, E50, C3, C1, C0, R85, R83, R81

This card is 6x6” on ivory card stock from Recollections, I also used Graphic 45 “come away with me” DSP and the barn wood piece is from the Paper Studio from Hobby Lobby.  The flowers are all from Wild Orchid Crafts and the ruler is from Tim Holtz. The stitched dies are from Gina Marie.

...BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!!!!! 

Remember how Kim said that the Krafty Chamber of Secrets was going to be opening this weekend? Well, hold to your glasses kids, because...

We have some of our RETIRED older stamp sets that have been reproduced in high quality red rubbah!!!

A few weeks ago we released the BEACHY KEEN and SEA JEWELS stamp sets and today we are releasing.....

OH SNAP! and LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!!!

There will be a limited number in stock right away and then we will be taking PREORDERS!

And here are the cards I made to give you a little inspiration:

Of course our brand NEW JULY RELEASE is also available with new clear stamp sets from all of our fabulous artists! This weekend is your last chance to scoop up the July Gimme Kimmies Kit which has ALL the new stamp sets together and at a discount! So scoop it all up while you can, save on shipping because it will all ship together, and totally get your KKS fix all at once! Woohooo!!!!! 

How totally excited are you for this set to be a Krafty Komeback?!?!??! I know I am.  So hop on over to the Kraftin Kimmie Store and pick up your set before they all disappear again! I'm gunna go and grab a cup of coffee, a book, and a seat on my comfy couch.  Tootles! 

Sequin Saturday!

HAPPY SATURDAY KRAFTY PEOPLE!!!!! What's crackin'?

Well we all know that Saturdays equal new challenges over at Kraftin Kimmie Stamps... this one isn't any different! DUHHHhhhhh!!!! hehehehe As I'm sure you can guess from the title of this post the challenge this time is "Sequins!" So here's the details.... use sequins yo! No, really, that's it.... you can use them however you want, be they real, or drawn or implied.... whatever's clever!

Here's what I did..... I happened to do a live color along in the Kraftin Kimmie Friends FB group last week, and I wan't sure what to do with the image once i colored it... so I made it into a shaker card and used Sequins as the "shaker" part...... check it out.....

I used some DSP from like eons ago, and it's got velvet swirls on it.... super cool!  The ribbons are again from my friend Leah in Canada! The flowers are all Wild Orchid Crafts and the sequins are from Cartwright.  The image I used is Carly Cupcakes from Kraftin Kimmie Stamps and I just stinking adore her!  

Ok... so the fine print.... here ya go: We always enjoy your creations so be sure to submit them so you can have a chance to WIN a $20 gift card to the Shop!! Show us your stuff!! In keeping in line with the rest of our challenges (Wonderful Wednesday and our NEW Krafty Scrappy Challenge), we will be drawing one winner per month from all Saturday Challenge entries to win a $20 gift card!! You can enter as many times per month as you'd like!!  THE IMPORTANT PART: You will have until July 14th at 11:55 pm EST to get your entries in!

Okie dokie, go forth and spread the sequins! Have a blast and don't forget to post what you make, we all wanna see it! Talk to ya soon.... tootles!!!!! 

P.S. Please leave me some love in the comments.... I REALLY appreciate it and i read ALL OF THEM!

Wednesdays are WONDERFUL!

Hey everyone!!!! It's Wonderful Wednesday time!! We hope you can play along!! As always....it's ANYTHING GOES!! Break out your Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and get krafty!!

We want EVERYONE to be able to play along so your submission can use ANY stamp and can be any theme, any style, any design and it can be a card, a scrapbook page, an altered item....you name it!! It must be a NEW creation and you can enter on this post until July 4th at midnight! At the end of the month one random winner will be chosen from all the submissions for the whole month and will receive a $20 Gift Card to the shop!!! What do you think.....wanna WIN?? Let's see your krafty stuff!!

I'm sorta in the BRIGHT color mood lately.... so I took out this wicked cute stamp set that I never use (gasp)! This set is called Squishy Hugs and it just makes me laugh! 

I mean, check out the look on that cat's face! Isn't that just priceless?!?!?! I used a top note die from Stampin up! and crossitch circle dies from Gina Marie.  There's a fistful of flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, and of course I used my Copic markers to color up this sweet little girl and her cat. 

Ok, so bust out those Kraftin Kimmie Stamps and get to coloring!  I just can't wait to see what you create!!! 

See ya all soon! Tootles! 

I want a cupcake!

It's time for a Krafty Komeback!!!

As you know, lots of our rubber stamp sets have long retired and are not available for purchase anymore. Well, we've decided to switch some things up and rerelease a few of your faves in CLEAR! Today we're announcing a new one! You all have been loving these, so here we go again!

This super sassy stamp set features TWO fun images from our original A Bit Smart Assy stamp set!

We're calling this one LET THEM EAT CUPCAKES!

How fabulous are these two ladies?? 

The Krafty Krew design team members and guests listed below have created some fabulous creations to inspire you so be sure to hop around and check it out in action! Then hop on over to the Krafty Shop because LET THEM EAT CUPCAKES is NOW AVAILABLE!

It's also Frugal Friday and we've got FOUR of our fabulous sets on SALE 40% OFF! But only for the weekend and only while supplies last! So be sure to check them out and make the most of that shipping!

Soooooo..... now that all of that stuff is outta the way... wanna see what I made?  Okie dokie, here ya go!

I used this adorable paper from Doodlebug and this super sassy chick, isn't she just THE BEST?!?!?!? I know that this set will get LOTS and LOTS of use!!! For sure! The REAL story behind the darker skin tone is two fold rally. One; I was having a conversation with one of the other Krafty Girls that I wanna start diversifying my skin tone coloring, seems like i use the same colors over and over. Second; my E11, E04, and E21 were all funky and I wanted to throw them out of the window, so I had to find something else to do while I was waiting for my new ones in the mail! ha ha ha!  Hope you love my card and hope you have fun hopping around to all of the DT and guest blogs.  ENJOY!  Tootles! 

Hop Hop Hop!

So, release week has been pretty amazing huh?  Seriously though, how fun were those flowers and the Annie Flower Girls??? Then we had the super cute Lexi and Lulu.... oh if you don't know what I'm talking about you better scroll up on my blog here and start hopping, and quick, because if you leave comments on everyones pages you will be entered to win a prize!!!!! Who doesn't love prizes?  For reals?!?!?!?

Ok, let's get with it... I figured that you all wanted to see another of the Cheryl Grant girls out for a Sunday ride in the park... whaddya say?  Here it goes:

Isn't Lexi just the cutest?!?!?! EEEEKKKKK!!!! I just adore her! 

I used my Cricut machine to cut out the grasses that I put at the bottom and the oval die is from Gina Marie Dies.  The clouds were in an envelope that my sweet cousin Lena sent to me, and the paper has been with me for years (no really, like 10 wish years or so.... yeah... shhhh I'm a paper hoarder, don't tell anyone!).  This is what's in the stamp set: 

Ok, so don't forget to hop along with the Krafty Krew and guests today and leave a little love on each blog.  Then, join us on Sunday for the LIVE online release party in the Kraftin Kimmie Stamps and Friends Facebook Group!  The party starts Sunday (that's today) the 11th at 7 pm Eastern time! Be there or be square! 

Beep Beep

Welcome to Day THREE of our June Krafty Peeks from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Artist Cheryl Grant is at it again, check out these super sweet little darlings out for a ride in the sun. 

It's LEXI'S WHEELS and LULU'S WHEELS!!

 Each set has a super fun image to colour plus several 'wheelie' cute sentiments! ;)

You will see both of today's sets in action as you hop around the Krafty blogs! You'll see the list of Krafty design team members and Krafty Guests below and be sure to leave some love at each stop because one lucky commenter is going to WIN a gift voucher to the krafty shop!

So, I had to pick just one of these cuties for my project today. It was a tough decision, for sure... but... here's what I came up with:

I love using my RV pens and my BG ones together! They make such fun combos!  The paper I got in a stack from Hobby Lobby and I'm not quite sure of the brand, but it's a whole stack of different kinds of maps in a bunch of colors. The enamel dots are matte sprinkles from Doodlebug!

ALL FIVE of the new June clear stamp sets will be released on Sunday evening! Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release Party beginning at 7pm EST! Come join us to help celebrate the new release, check out lots of krafty kreations, have a chance to win some prizes and hang out with all our krafty friends! Hope to see you there! So i'll see ya all tomorrow here too! Tootles! 

Wonderfully Dandy

It's Wonderful Wednesday time!! We hope you can play along!! As always....it's ANYTHING GOES!! Break out your Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and get crafty!!

I decided to do something TOTALLY different today for you all... and for me.  I'm trying to push myself as an artist and grow, broaden my horizons.... so..... I present to you a totally out of my wheelhouse and comfort zone card!!! 

This paper.... I just HAVE to tell you, I purchased to make my wedding invitations, and in four days it will be 12 years old! Wowza!!!!! Anyways, I wanted this card to have a vintage sort of feel with just a tiny teeny hint at maybe some color.  If you look really close, the image is colored with my Prismacolor pencils, but just barely. The image is Dandy Lion, which is the Krafty Komeback this month, and the sentiments are from the Dandy Lion set and the Sincere Thanks set.  I used distress ink in "Tea Stain" on a sponge to distress the edges of the kraft paper. then I used an ivory colored ribbon and flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts to embellish the card.  I really hope you guys like it! 

ok, back to business...

We want EVERYONE to be able to play along so your submission can use ANY stamp and can be any theme, any style, any design and it can be a card, a scrapbook page, an altered item....you name it!! It must be a NEW creation and you can enter on this post until June 6th at midnight! At the end of the month one random winner will be chosen from all the submissions for the whole month and will receive a $20 Gift Card to the shop!!! What do you think.....wanna WIN?? Let's see your krafty stuff!!

In addition to the great Krafty Challenges & Wonderful Wednesday, each month we will post a Sketch. The sketch will last all month long and if you use it in ANY of our Challenges or WW's during that month you will get an additional chance to win a store gift card! You do NOT have to use the sketch, it's just a little extra boost for your mojo if ya need it!

Birthday Wishes!

Hello everyone!  We have a very special birthday to celebrate today!  It's Nana Diana's birthday!!!!!

So, in honor of this wonderfully special woman, we are doing a super fun blog hop for you all today.  I asked Kimmie what colors Nana liked and she said "oranges and peaches are a couple of her faves." Being as I LOVE orange.... it was a great starting point for me! Here's my Krafty Birthday Kreation!

Well, Nana Diana, I hope that you love your little card, I hope that out have an amazing birthday, and I hope that you know how much you're loved by the whole Kraftin' Kimmie Krew!  

To all of you Krafty peeps, here's the links for the hop, grab a tasty beverage and enjoy all of the awesome cards that the DT has created for this very special woman, and feel free to hop on the Krafty Friends Facebook page and leave Nana Diana some birthday love! 

Happy hoppin' and Kraftin'!