Published in this months Craft Stamper

I am featured a few times in this months Craft Stamper Woo Hoo

 thank you Katy

First off is the cover stamp makes... 

there's a post over on the Craft Stamper blog with a piccie too

A shirt card with pocket to hold glasses,

Tee hee couldn't resist a fun make with a photo booth inspired frame, Dillon was over the moon he was featured in the magazine!

I have a couple of makes for the Stamping contrasts feature

and there's more about this make on the Paperbabe Stamps Blog...

Thanks for stopping by, I have lots of news to share and am very busy designing and getting ready for the Hobbycraft Show so bear with me! I might find time to take part in the Craft Stamper take it make it challenge this month.

Have a wonderfully creative day

BiG HuGs Kim x

Check Out Craft Stamper!!!

So I received my copy of Craft Stamper this morning and...

I have two articles in this issue... Thank you Katy!

THE August issue of the Craft Stamper Magazine went on sale, yesterday Fri 5th...

I did a feature called The Captain's Table, yes it's as fun as it sounds...

 this nautical themed table setting was inspired by PaperArtsy's fabulous Hot picks 1111, 1201,

I created little table setting beach huts, that will adorn the table, you can even pop a safety tea light inside, the lids come off for easy use, as do the doors.

I also created table mats with coasters, bunting, invitation cards, and these nautical themed cupcake toppers!

Plus...

I have a card in the Ready Set Stamp regular feature.

And if that wasn't enough you may want to get your hands on a copy as...

quess what? 

The first impressions page has a set of Paperbabe Stamps for a giveaway. WooHoo!!!

Thank you for all your support on the release of my stamps, I had the best time!

Have a wonderful weekend hope it's shining where you are

BiG HuGs

Kim x

Craft Stamper Blog Hop – Looking Back

           

Hello and welcome to this stop on the Craft Stamper Hop!

You should hopefully have hopped over here from the talented Kate Bentley. If your just visiting then be sure to pop over to the Craft Stamper Blog to join in, as there are lots of prizes to be won!

Hi, well I'm Kim and I have been part of the Craft Stamper Magazine Design team since 2009, WOW I still pinch myself about that... Here's the post about my first published piece! I love being published in their fabulous magazine, and 2012 saw quite a few of my projects on the front cover Thank You! I hope I inspire readers to create whatever their imagination conjures up.

I can't quite narrow my style to anything specific I've always described it as a fusion of everything I love, like my next project will demonstrate.

I went for an arty piece for the blog hop, I'm so pleased with how it came out... totally fusion,  let me explain

I started by printing this stunning image by the talented Krista from Saturated Canary.This is what I love about digital stamps you can print to any size.

 Of course I used my copics, lots of airbrushing for the background, and even through the castle stencil, I used a few Lavinia stamps for the grasses and foliage. 

The water texture was created by stamping woodgrain and heat embossing in clear. Then I airbrushed over, notice the castle reflection? I simply turned the stencil over. Using a clear copic I brushed lightly over some of the embossed areas to create ripples.

So one thing I really had to get a hang of for a feature in Craft Stamper was using embossing paste and stencils, I love the effect and very impressed with how well it works on glass, really stays on there (think I can see a few more projects on the horizon)

This is the image with the glass from the frame laid on top.

I also followed my technique of embossing paste on acetate adding a generous sprinkling of stickles dry glitter. 

So here's the finished project...

thought I would share my sample sheet, had so many ideas too, a glimpse to see the process unfold.

I hope you enjoyed my post! Your next stop on the hop is the wonderful Jo Firth-Young.

Also before you go the hop letter to collect from me is: U

If you get stuck on the hop at any time, pop back to Craft Stamper for the full list of participants.

Also We have a Facebook event here!

Thanks for stopping by have a Wonderfully Creative Day
BiG HuGs Kim x 

March Craft Stamper Magazine

Hello everyone, thought I would pop in and give you the latest...

THE March issue of the Craft Stamper Magazine is already out on sale, Friday 3th...
I have two articles in this issue... Thank you Katy!

I have a Sweet Stencils project where I show some fun and brilliant techniques using Sweet Poppy stencils and embossing paste...

here's a sneak at another technique

I also tried using micro beads and flock with the stencils... 

As well as the stencil project I have a template make, I created a little bird house photo hanging, with stuffed stamped birds.

Thanks for stopping by it's always a pleasure, this months issue has some stunning articles hope you get a copy! I have reached over 600 followers WOW and WOW thank you I will have sort out some blog candy goodies soon!

Have a fabulously creative day

BiG HuGs Kim :)

Craft Stamper Cover Girl and catching up

You're probably wandering if I had in fact dropped of the side of the planet but noo I'm still here, things have been more then hectic around here.. although I haven't blogged since the end of July it certainly hasn't stopped me crafting at all!

THE Feb issue of the Craft Stamper Magazine is already out on sale, Friday 6th...
I have two articles in this issue... but better then that I am on THE FRONT COVER!!!
 WOO HOO Thank you Katy!

It's so very exciting to see myself in print every month but published on the cover tops it all! I had such great fun creating these projects, they have a special clever mechanism for which I created a step by step tutorial, turn to page 8 to get the details!

 

These are just a little sneak peek of the motion half way through turning, fun hey?

Next is a little make for the stamping contrast feature... I thought it would be fun to create my own die cut look with a few stamps!

I'm not sure how much blogging I will get to do now as our family journey is taking new routes... I have taken on the amazing challenge of home educating my children, Dillon had to cope with all sorts of bullying at school even camp and his education was greatly effected, I can't think of anything better then studying at home where he can develop and grow into the amazing boy he is destined to become!

I have so much more projects to share on here, but that can wait for another day!

Thank you to all who continue to follow me I can't tell you how much that touches my heart you are what makes blogging so enjoyable...

Have a wonderfully creative day and if you have them, give those kiddies a HUGE HuG!!!

Kim :)



Craft Stamper Magazine ~ July Issue Masterclass!

It's the first week of June which means....

the JULY issue of the Craft Stamper Magazine is out on sale, Friday 3rd...

I have a masterclass in this issue... Thank you Katy!

I show some fun ways to incorporate ordinary office supplies into your crafty projects...

My project might be heavily influenced by Wendy Vecchi using her amazing stamps and alternative epoxy embellishments, lol!

I hope you have fun reading and get the chance to use your office supplies in a crafty project.

Have a wonderfully creative day,

BiG HuGs Kim :)

June Craft Stamper and Copic Refill Inks

THE June issue of the Craft Stamper Magazine is out on sale, Friday 6th... I'm a bit late posting with all the bank holidays and blogger being down... I have two articles in this issue... Thank you Katy!

Look, look, you can just see at the bottom left cover a little project I made for part of the free stamp makes... This month’s free cover mount stamp is an adorable Toby Tumble image from Cuddly Buddly

As part of the Stamping Contrasts this month we got to work with some beautiful Aspects of Design florals from The Stamp Man.

ALSO....

I have some various copic refill ink for sale through my ebay listing... I have lots more colours then I've listed so feel free to ask if there's one you're after.

Thanks so much for stopping by

Have a wonderfully Creative Day

BiG HuGs Kim :)

Craft Stamper BEST of 2010

It's Live NOW!

WOO HOO!!! I am so very excited to announce that today the FREE Best of 2010 e-zine launches on the Craft Stamper website! The e-zine contains twelve of the best projects from 2010, as chosen by our readers. Thank you for choosing one of mine :)

You'll find loads of fabulous stamping techniques in a wide range of styles inside. Learn some fabulous tricks for colouring your images, get more from your Distress Inks, learn to stamp with bleach, and see some innovative ways to use up your scraps - plus much more besides. Each project includes easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Also inside you’ll find special offers and a competition to win a bundle of fabulous stamping goodies!

It’s totally FREE so pop along to www.craftstamper.com/ezine to get your copy today! Enjoy!

Also the Craft Stamper blog for your chance to win some candy!

Hope you have a wonderfully fun creative day!

BiG HuGs Kim :)

Craft Stamper Lastest Issue and other News!!!

THE May issue of the Craft Stamper Magazine is out on sale, Friday 1st...
I have two articles in this issue... Thank you Katy!

One article called Vintage Garden, I show you how to get more from crafting with sketches. I've used the stunning Stempelglede Stamps available from Quixotic Paperie. I created a card  gift bag and tag.

Also I have a Stamping Contrasts project we were asked to try out new Karantha moulding mat designs from Craftynotions. I've created fun and bright card and faux enamel magnets.

 

Now it also happens that our fabby Quixotic Teamie Judy Laing made the front cover WOO HOO!!! She has and All Around the World article where Judy shows you how to create realistic-looking skin tones using Copic markers. Wonderful!

Hope you get hold of a copy there's some stunning inspiration inside!

 

NOW ONTO SOME SUPER EXCITING NEWS!!!!

 

One of my projects has been chosen by you lovely readers as one of our most popular articles of 2010. Craft Stamper are assembling these articles into a free of charge ‘Best of 2010’ Craft Stamper e-zine which will be available 1st April from their website and other sources. How wonderful, Thank you so much, it means the world to me, to both design for an amazing magazine and then to be picked... wow!!!

 

Now onto more exciting news...!

Elaine is showing a preview of the upcoming and totally adorable new release by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD Stamps,This month it's an ADORABLE set of images from Elisabeth Bell - The Peekers. Pop on over to her blog - Quixotic Cards - today!

The Elisabeth Bell for SCACD "Peeker" release will be available on Friday 8th April 2011 from Susana’s Custom Art & Card Design in the US and from Quixotic Paperie for UK/European customers!

More previews will be posted by the SCACD Design Team over the next few days, so keep your eyes on the SCACD Store Blog!

Have a wonderfully creative day

BiG HuGs Kim :)

Craft Stamper Magazine ~ April Issue...

THE April issue of the Craft Stamper Magazine is already out on sale, Friday 4th...
I have two articles in this issue... Thank you Katy!

This month’s free cover mount stamp is a pretty, delicate butterfly designed for us by Chocolate Baroque. AND my little circle card is on the front cover, can you see? look to the left just above the butterfly image LOL!!! It's ALL good!

I also show you that digi stamping can be so much more than just characters to colour in.. printing on different materials, digi backgrounds and more.

 

Hope you get hold of a copy there's some stunning inspiration inside!

Have a wonderfully creative day

BiG HuGs Kim :)

Craft Stamper Magazine ~ March Issue....

THE March issue of the Craft Stamper Magazine is out on sale, Friday 4th...

I have three articles in this issue... Thank you Katy!

I show you four fantastic ways to create woodgrain texture on your cards.

Using the gorgeous Lavinia Stamps.

A cute little card and seed packet set great for gardener!

and part of the stamping contrasts this month we got to use Sam Poole's delightful vintage sewing stamps. Where I created a pin box with pin cushion lid and a card.

Hope you get a chance to get hold of a copy there's some stunning pieces within!

Have a wonderfully creative day BiG HuGs Kim :)