{RCC78} Happy Spring

Have you played along yet with this month's Ribbon Carousel Challenge?!  We are now doing monthly challenges with a big 'ol prize at the end for one lucky challenge participant!  

Each month we are giving away a Ribbon Carousel 

to one of our randomly chosen challenge participants!

This month's theme is
Spring is in the air...

I've used a great new set from MFT: Inspired By The Front Porch- Spring, along with some SU sale-a-bration dp and MFT die-namics and ribbon.

For the inside I stamped the tulip pot again, this time in Kraft ink, and added the 'Happy Spring' sentiment in Sour Apple ink (both MFT). I used SU CS. The image was coloured with copics.

There are three rules to be eligible for the prize:

1.  You MUST use ribbon or twine on your creation 

2. Your project must be based on the theme of the month

3. You must add  a NEW project  to the inlinkz and link directly back to your project on your blog or online gallery.

You have until March 28th to add your creation to the Inlinkz. The random winner of the ribbon carousel will be announced here on the blog on Monday, April 1st!!

To link up your project, click HERE and go to the bottom of that post!    

Good luck & happy stamping!

Here is a list of MFT supplies that I've used today:

InLinkz.com

{RC} High Hopes Blog Hop

The Ribbon Carousel Crewmates are teaming up with the High Hopes DT to bring you a chillin' blog hop!

High Hopes sent us some "cool" stamps to play with.  With High Hopes Stamps AND some ribbon and twine from the Ribbon Carousel, we're wowing you today with gorgeous creations!  

I stamped my moose in Memento ink, coloured him up with Copics, and added a white dot pattern to his sweater and toque with a toothpick and my copic opaque white paint. The DP is BasicGrey and the CS is from SU! I added an October Afternoon button, threaded with brown jute twine, over a length of Chocolate Grosgrain ribbon, both from the Ribbon Carousel.

Now, lets talk prizes!   

Hop along with us today and leave some blog love for our Ribbon Carousel Crewmates and the High Hopes designers to be eligible to win one of the 2 prizes up for grabs!  We'll select 2 random commenters from 2 randomly selected designer blog, so be sure to spread the love around!

The High Stamps prize is a $25 Gift Certificate, and the Ribbon Carousel prize is a Ribbon Kit valued at at least $25! 

Ready to Hop?!

{RCC75} Sending Christmas Cheer

Have you played along yet with this month's Ribbon carousel Challenge?!  We are now doing monthly challenges with a big 'ol prize at the end for one lucky challenge participant!  

Each month we are giving away a Ribbon Carousel 

to one of our randomly chosen challenge participants!

This month's theme is

The Holidays

I've used MFT's Sparkling Season a la mode,  fancy flourish Die, and bracket tab die. My 'spool' element is my favorite Ribbon Carousel jute twine in black.

I've used MFT's current weekly sketch challenge for my layout.

{KKS} Trinkets Preview

WOW! I can't believe it's the end of the year 

already!! Well, we've got lot of amazing new stuff at 

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!! for our final release of 2012!! 

Get ready for our DECEMBER 2012 RELEASE!!!!! 


We are kicking off the *New* DECEMBER Kraftin’ 

Kimmie Stamps previews today and first off, we’d like 

to introduce you to a beautiful new set of Trinkets!!! We 

are very excited to share with you our

GORGEOUS….CIRCUS TRINKETS!!! 

What a FUN set of awesome new stamps....and I don't 

suppose it's going to be too hard to figure out what 


theme one of the artists worked with this month, 


huh?? 


These circular sentiment stamps have been created and

designed by the totally talented Krafty Girl, Nicole


Aspinall!! They are made especially to fit in your 1 


3/8  and 1 ¾ inch punches, for quick and easy 


cutting!!! This month we are releasing the CIRCUS 


Trinkets set which includes EIGHT trinkets in each set 


with four of each size and they come as both positive 


and negative images, so you can use your black or


brown ink with the positive stamps and use your 


coloured inks with the negative ones!! You will get the


set as a completely unmounted full sheet of deeply 



etched grey rubber.


A lot of the Krafty Girls are cardmakers and we have

found these to be such a quick and easy way to add a


sentiment to our creations or to use as the focal point 


on your cards! They are also perfect for your 


Smashbook pages and your scrapbook pages, not to


mention your altered items and tags!! No stamper's 


stash is complete without them!

I made this cute lil popcorn bucket shaped card front and slapped it on a base. I used some MFT dies to make the popcorn and film strip die, as well as a scallop border die for the top of the container. The popcorn kernels were inked for some definition (and butter;) and layered them on using adhesive and dimensionals. I used my 1 3/8 " circle punch to cut out the trinket, and matted it with spellbinder circle dies. I added some TE gold twinkle rhinestones to the trinket. The gorgeous ribbon and twine are from the Ribbon Carousel.

Today we have awesome samples that the Krafty Girls 

have put together for you....and be sure to comment on 


each and every stop because one lucky stamper is 


going to WIN the new CIRCUS TRINKETS set!!! {And just 


WAIT 'til you see how they combine with our other NEW


December stamps!!!}

Happy kraftin'!

{RC} Verve Blog Hop

The Ribbon Carousel Crewmates are teaming up with the talented designers from Verve Stamps to bring you a blog hop overflowing with crafty goodness and lots of "loving" inspiration!

Julee was so generous to our team of designers, sending stamps and dies to create with.  With Verve Stamps AND some ribbon and twine from the Ribbon Carousel, we're wowing you today with gorgeous creations!  

Here’s a little about Verve:

Verve Stamps is a clear art stamp boutique specializing in uplifting and faith inspired clear stamps and coordinating steel dies. Our products are designed by Julee Tilman and are available online exclusively through this website or in the Treasure Valley at the Inspiration Boutique. Verve stamps are high quality clear stamps manufactured in the USA.

And here are my two cards that I made for this amazing hop!

I've used some fabulous RC Seam Binding (in melon )....on this first card, I spritzed the bow with water and crumpled up the ribbon. It's topped with a button tied with black Jute Twine. The Verve set I used is Stronger Love and I used the Jotted Heart die.

For my second card I've used the Vintage Seam Binding as well, only this time in Black. I accented the sentiment with the Arrow  A Cut Above die. The stamps that I used for this card are from the set Wings of Love. 
Here's a closeup of those layered, glittery wings! 

Other Supplies: MFT dies, TCP dies, SU chunky glitter, SU rhinestones

Now, lets talk prizes!   

Hop along with us today and leave some blog love for our Ribbon Carousel Crewmates and the Verve Stamps designers to be eligible to win one of the 2 prizes up for grabs!  We'll select 2 random commenters from 2 randomly selected designer blog, so be sure to spread the love around!

The Verve Stamps prize is the ENTIRE November Release, and the RC prize is a NEW Ribbon Carousel with your choice of knob color! 

Ready to Hop?!

{TSG Peeks} Snow Globe and die

I told you yesterday that you had to wait until today to see WHY the new Holiday Cheer set was so versatile…well, wait no more! Not only is it a set that stands alone, the SUPER cute images were designed to fit into today’s set, Snow Globe! Along with a matching die, Torico has really out done herself!!

Okay- this hunchback bear decorating a tiny tree is my FAVE of the set we showcased yesterday, Holiday Cheer...Isn't it awesome that those 4 images from that set fit perfectly into the Snowglobe set?? Yep- we're pretty smart over at TSG ;) This is going to be one of my go-to Christmas combo's for years to come!!

I coloured up my image with copics (the minty colour is honestly not as bright IRL as the picture is showing!) I did some sponging around the edges of the DP to soften the look, as well as inking up a Dress It Up snowflake button (tied with Ribbon Carousel's natural Jute Twine) so that it was less white! The banner flags were cut using MFT's fishtail flag STAX. I added some machine stitching around the outside and horizontal panel.

Snow Globe and Die is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 4 stamps and will sell for $29

Would you like to win the new Snow Globe and Die set? Here is what you need to do-visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, November 24th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

{RCC74} Thanks A Bunch{RCC74} Thanks A Bunch

Have you played along yet with this month's Ribbon carousel Challenge?!  We are now doing monthly challenges with a big 'ol prize at the end for one lucky challenge participant!  

Each month we are giving away a Ribbon Carousel 

to one of our randomly chosen challenge participants!

This month's theme is

Giving Thanks/Fall

 I made a CAS kind of card, which isn't normally my style but I have been feeling under the weather, and like most moms I know, have not heeded my body's warnings! Yesterday I had a super hard workout at the gym (my trainer kicked my hiney!) and then cleaned my house like a crazy person getting ready for my sister in laws baby shower, which I hosted last night! So with all that, I had no energy for my initial plan (which was to use the same MFT Turkey Girl image like the AMAZING colouring goddess Wendy R! Thank goodness I ddn't colour the same thing as her- it would have been downright embarrassing;)  Plain and Simple it was!

I've used all Stampin' Up! goodies, minus my favorite natural jute twine from the Ribbon Carousel.

Ready to play?! 

There are three rules to be eligible for the prize:

1.  You MUST use ribbon or twine on your creation 

2. Your project must be based on the theme of the month

3. You must add  a NEW project  to the inlinkz below and link directly back to your project on your blog or online gallery.

You have until November 30th to add your creation to the link below. The random winner of the ribbon carousel will be announced here on the blog on Monday, December 3rd!

To link up your project, click HERE and go to the bottom of that post!    

Good luck!

{TSG182} Sexy and I know it!

This week, our challenge is brought to us by Jessie! She is challenging us to use the sketch provided!! This week’s sketch was inspired by a card made by our fabulous Trendsetter, Jenny (that's me!)

Okay- you are all gonna think I'm nuts when you see this card, but trust me, there is a funny back story around a certain Borat-style mankini, and this card was made to pay homage to the male swimsuit that lurks in the shadows...just waiting for it's day in the sun (literally) lol!

I used the donkey from the set Ba Donkey Donk, drew in his mankini with a copic multiliner, as well as his moustache (Happy Movember Everyone!) I added some green stickles to the suit, glaze pen to his hair, hooves and 'stache, and a little buttermilk spica pen to the sand flecks.

The green net ribbon is from the Ribbon Carousel, as well as the black jute twine, tied onto a purple button.

 The sentiment is from the set Donkey University. 

To be eligible for the giveaway, create a card or project using circles in any way you like, and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (November 26th). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the lookout to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG182 so we can check out your beautiful work!

{RC/ WhimsieDoodles} Blog Hop!

The Ribbon Carousel Crewmates are teaming up with the talented designers from Whimsie Doodles to bring you a blog hop jam packed with crafty eye candy!  

We will be helping to show off some of the amazing digi stamps AND some ribbon and twine from the Ribbon Carousel, of course!  

Here’s a little about our sponsor:

Whimsie Doodles is so excited to be blog hopping with the RC! In March of 2009 Melyssa Connolly, artist and owner, began turning her whimsical hand-drawn images into digital files for sale online. Whimsie Doodles' digital stamp line features images that range from cute little boys and girls, to punny stuff, and everything in-between. We enjoy sharing lots of samples on our company blog, where we also post challenges and tutorials.

We are huge fans of Melyssa here at the RCC! And can you guess why? Aside from the fabulous designs and amazing artwork from the Whimsie Doodles team, Melyssa is the designer of the carousel in our previous logo! 

Now, lets talk prizes!   

Hop along with us today and leave some blog love for our Ribbon Carousel Crewmates and the Whimsie Doodle designers to be eligible to win one of the 2 prizes up for grabs!  We'll select 2 random commenters from 2 randomly selected designer blog, so be sure to spread the love around!

The Whimsie Doodles prize is a $25 Gift Certificate to the Whimsie Doodles store, and the RC prize is a $25 Gift Certificate to the RC store! 

Ready to Hop?!

I've used Whimsie Doodles Flakey Snowman and 5/8" light fuschia satin grosgrain double band ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel. 

I added some stardust glitter pen to the snowflakes, glaze pen to the buttons and white pen to add some highlights to my Copic colouring. 

I used this weeks SSSC sketch. You can find that HERE.

I'm also entering this card for the current Whimsie Doodles Challenge (Holiday), which is also a Guest DT contest for January's release! Check that post out HERE!

{YNS} New Release Hop!

Hello!  Welcome to the Your Next Stamp November New Release Blog Hop!  We are so excited this month because we are introducing ANOTHER new illustrator to the YNS family ~ Macy Wong!  Her images are so super sweet and we know you are just going to love them!  We also have some adorable new Franfou images, and Mabel Designs!  To start the hop, head on over to Kerri’s Blog. 

Did someone say prizes???  We have 3 new release prizes hidden along the hop!  You must leave comments on all of the DT blogs to qualify for the prize drawing.  You have until Friday, November 9th at 12 midnight (EST) and the winners will be posted on the YNS Blog on Saturday, November 10th. 

Oh My Gosh!! I am in love with these new bunnies! They are so stinkin' cute! This lil fella is so excited about the season....One of the sentiments that comes with this set was stamped on a flag tag and hangs under the bow (Ribbon Carousel). I actually used a baby DP pad when I made this Christmas card....don't be afraid to use paper that isn't specifically for a certain season. Mixing it up is a great way to make your card stand-out, as well as using up some supplies;)

Karen is also offering a fabulous Hop Special ~ 15% off your entire purchase including sale items!  The code is YNSNOV2012.  She also has some great bundle deals and some awesome steals in the YNS Bargain Bin!

Now it’s time to hop on over to Susan’s blog, but don’t forget to leave me a comment before you go!  Happy Hopping!

{TSG179} Little Moments

Today I have another challenge for There She Goes. This week our challenge is brought to us by our Trendsetter of the week, Kelly!  She has challenged us to make a card or project inspired by the colors of her favorite drink: Pumpkin Spice Coffee! (Mmmm- one of my favorites too!!) She has a beautiful inspiration photo for us to get our creative juices flowing!

I used Little Moments and created a scene with drawn in floorboards, baseboard, wallpaper and a little picture frame hanging from a nail (baby brad;)! I mostly coloured with copics, paper-piecing leg warmers and pants. The texture on the armchair was created with my 0 colourless blender. Does it look like microsuede? lol!

I used some fabby lime vintage seam binding from the Ribbon Carousel, as well as brown jute twine. The button is BasicGrey and baby brad from Michaels. The dp is We R Memory keepers and SU CS. I used a MFT border die as well.

Check out the TSG blog for more inspiration from the team, as well as details on how you can play with us this week!

(KKS Preview} Oh Baby!

Welcome back!! We hope you enjoyed all the sweet winter designs we shared yesterday featuring the new LEXI and LUCAS sets! Totally adorable, wouldn't you say?? 
Today at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps we are sharing a new set by the totally talented Emilie Goulet!!! Need some cards for the new little people in your life?? It's OH BABY!! Emilie has created a fun set of BABY images for your cards and scrapbook pages!

I really love the way this paper-pieced little image turned out! I stamped the head and moms hands out on x-press CS and coloured with copics, and then adhered it to the DP stamped image (which I shaded with grey copics) I added a TE tiny twinkle to her ring. The sentiment was stamped on a MFT die and the ribbon and twine treatment is product from the Ribbon Carousel.

I'll be giving this card to my newest nephew, Mr. Carter Coleman! I coloured up the baby to match Carters black hair.

Below you will find a list of all the Krafty Girls who are sharing PEEKS with you today!! And as you're hoppin' around, be sure to leave a comment at each stop because someone will win a package of these fun stamps!!

All our new OCTOBER 2012 stamps will be available on Sunday at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!!! And come on back tomorrow because not only will we have a fantastic new challenge for you, but we'll be revealing the NEW stamps by Annie Rodrigue!!! Get yer dancin' shoes on!!!

{KKS} Meet Lucas!

Welcome back to our OCTOBER Krafty Peeks!!! Today we are excited to share the TWO new SETS by artist Cheryl Alger!!! We have two NEW characters to introduce you to! Meet Lexi and Lucas in their own new sets!!! It's LEXI'S WINTER FUN and SNOW DAY LUCAS!!! 

Can I just say that I am in LOVE with this set? You all know I have 3 boys, and just get downright excited when I see cute boy stamps.....this set is gonna see alot of love from me! I also have a little nephew named Lucas, so that got me too;) His expression is so funny! 
I also used the Trinket set previewed yesterday for my sentiment circle, adding a touch of blue copics to tie it into the image.
A MFT snowflake die, tied with a red jute twine bow (Ribbon Carousel) finish it off....

All the Krafty Girls and Krafty Guests listed below have lots of super designs to show you, so be sure to hop over to each of them! And while you're there, be sure to leave a comment because we are giving away one of EACH of the new sets!!! You could WIN the new LEXI or LUCAS set!!!!!

Then come on back tomorrow to check out MORE new stamps we have to show you , this time by artist Emilie Goulet!!! And ALL the new stamps will be available on Sunday at the KKStamps Shop!!

Happy hoppin'!