Maximize Your Top Dog Dies!

Hello everyone!! I’m on the Top Dog Dies Blog today with another card that I created using one of my new dies.

Did you see that awesome release yesterday? Top Dog Dies released 10 new dies and they are really to “die” for!! Just in case you missed it you can find it here.

They are giving away all of the dies to one lucky winner!! That is $122.00 worth of great dies!! You don’t want to miss that.

Today I’m here to show you how to maximize your dies. I used the new Top Dog Dies Typewriter Uppercase Die!

How many time do we use a die for it’s intended purpose but throw the negative piece away? Well not today. I’m going to show you how to use that negative piece on your project.

(I saw a card with this technique and I knew I need to give it a try. I wish I knew whose card it was but if anyone knows please let me know.)

Now take a look at my card:

To see how I created this card, head on over to the Top Dog Dies Blog for the full photo tutorial!!

Supplies used:

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kymona

24Feb2015

Winner of the Monochrome Giveaway

Posted in February 2015, Giveaway Winner by Kreative Kymona

Third post for today

If your looking for the Top Dog Dies Blog Hop Post, click here

If your looking for the CASology 135 – Mini Post, click here

Hello everyone!! I’m popping in really quick to announce the winner of the Monochrome Giveaway!

The questions was: What gives you confidence?

I received a lot of awesome responses. Thank you to all of you who participated.

Confidence is such awesome tool to have under our belts!!!

Now on to our winner!!!

Congrats Barb!! I totally love your answer. I love getting dressed up too and getting my hair done. I feel like a new person, LOL!! I hope you enjoy your new stamp. Send me an email: kreativekymona@gmail.com so you can collect your prize!!

I used Random.org to select the winner. I didn’t respond to any of the comments for this very reason. So now that the winner has been chosen I will respond to all of you.

Thank you for stopping by!!

~Kymona

24Feb2015

CASology 135 – Mini

Posted in CASology Challenge, February 2015 by Kreative Kymona

Second Post

If your looking for the Top Dog Dies Blog Hop post, click here

Hello everyone!! Its CASology Tuesday!! We are back again with another Cue Card for you!!

I have to say, I thought long and hard about this word “Mini”. My first thoughts were to do something with Mini Mouse on it. Then I realized I do not have any Mini Mouse stamps, papers or embellishments so I had to scratch that idea.

Then I thought to myself, what is mini? What do I have in my stash that is mini? Then it hit me.

A couple weeks back, I bought a stamp set from my Instagram friend, Vanessa who is the owner of V’s Sweet Ideas!

The set is called Coffee Break and all of the images are mini!! Super perfect for this challenge.

Check it out:

Aren’t these the cutest “mini” images! I decided to make a couple of cards using the images from this set.

Take a look:

I used my Prisma Color Pencils for the first time and Gamsol to color in all of my images! I love the creaminess of these pencils.

I stamped the image in the center for an added touch, LOL. I stamped another sentiment from the set and a red heart under the iPad. I used a gold pencil for this iPad.

I used a brown and teal color pencils for this coffee mug! I stamped the sentiment and a red heart.

This card is my favorite!! I love to read, if there is one thing you should know about me, I LOVE to read. So when I saw this book image I was drawn in. I love how the pages of this book looks vintage. It looks as if this book was really loved by its owners!! I stamped my sentiment underneath with a red heart.

Don’t you just love all of these miniature images!! To top it off, my card stock was cut to a “mini” size as well!!

I hope my card has inspired you to play along with us and this amazing challenge. So, now its your turn, so go and create something Mini! I can’t wait to see what you come up with.

For more inspiration, check out my fellow Design Team members blog for more awesome work.

Kymona Tracey ←Me

Our Guest Designer this week:

Ksenija

Our Sponsor this week is Uniko Studo. They are celebrating their 3rd birthday release!

Supplies used:

Thanks for stopping by!!

~Kymona

24Feb2015

New Spring Dies from Top Dog Dies Blog Hop!

Posted in Blog Hop, February 2015, Top Dog Dies Design Team by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! I’m here today with Top Dog Dies! Welcome to the full reveal and blog hop of their “New Spring Dies”! If you arrived here from the fabulous Kimberly Wierner blog, then your on the right track. If you arrived randomly, the blog hop starts at Jeanne Jachna blog. You don’t want to miss out on any of my design team members cards. They did a fabulous job.

Check out some of my cards that I created for this hop:

For this card I used the Typewriter Uppercase Die Set.

For this card I used the Cross Die Set and the Easter Die Set.

For this card I used the Cross Die Set and Typewriter Die Set.

For this card I used the Decorated Eggs Die Set and the Typewriter Uppercase Die.

I love the new dies in this release. That cross die is amazing. Its a must have die.

Here is a full visual list of all the dies that are apart of this release:

If you want to see the complete list of all the New Spring Dies, click here.

Now what is a blog hop without an amazing giveaway!! Check this out:

Giveaway:

The Top Dog Dies blog is hosting a giveaway, they will be giving away an entire set of their new dies. So one of each of the new dies, $122.00 worth of products!

To enter to win, you must enter on the Top Dog Dies blog or right here:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The Giveaway expires March 6th, 2015 at 11:59pm. The winner will be posted on the Top Dog Dies Facebook page and the Top Dog Dies blog on March 7th, 2015.

The next stop is the fabulous Marcia Dehn-Nix!! She created some beautiful cards, you don’t want to miss out.

Just in case you get lost along the way, here is a complete list blog hoppers:

Jeanne Jachna
Kelly Griglione
Kimberly Wierner
Kymona Tracey ←Me
Marcia Dehn-Nix
Natalie Dever
Nicki Scheck
Piali Biswas
Vickie Zimmer

I hope you enjoy what you see and hop along with us. You won’t be disappointed!!

Thank you for stopping by!

~Kymona

23Feb2015

Waffle Flower Crafts Challenge – Photo Inspiration

Posted in February 2015, One Layer Simplicity Challenge, Waffle Flower Craft Blog Challenge by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! I’m here today with Waffle Flower Crafts Photo Inspiration Challenge! This is our third challenge and its totally amazing.

Check out those colors!! I had to really search my stash for those colors. I think I hit the nail on the head, LOL.

Take a look at my card:

I decided to use a new stamp set, Waffle Flower Crafts Rock My World and I didn’t want to plan what I wanted to create. I was flying by the seat of my pants and I love how this card turned out.

I decided to create a mask using Waffle Flower Flower Circle Die and used it to covered my card front.

I blended Distress Ink Spun Sugar, Tumbled Glass and Salty Ocean to create the flower pattern. I wanted my colors in the same place as the picture.

I used Hero Arts Neon Yellow Ink and a pencil eraser to add that neon color to my flower.

I also use Hero Arts Tide Pool Ink Dauber to create the last color on my flower.

I added Hero Arts Gems to the card front to jazz it up some.

I rounded the corners with my We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper and then I was done. Yayy!! Nice and easy card to create.

I love how this card turned out and I didn’t have a plan!! Sometimes going with you gut, things turn out great!

Now its your turn! I can’t wait to see what you come up with.

I’m also entering my card in the One-Layer Simplicity Challenge: You Blend. This is the first time I’m playing with them. It seems like fun.

Supplies used:

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kymona

20Feb2015

Happy Birthday Surprise!!!

Posted in Birthday Card, Blog Hop, So Suzy Stamps Design Team by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone! I’m excited about this blog post today. Today is Suzanne’s Birthday!! Who is Suzanne, better know as Suzy, you asked? Well let me tell you!

She is the owner of So Suzy Stamps and she has no idea that her Design Team is throwing her a Surprise Birthday Blog Hop.

This is the first stop on this hop!! I’ve listed all of the participants at the end of this post just in case you miss a stop! Each of the design team members created a birthday card for Suzy to show how much we really appreciate her.

What is a blog hop without some prizes!! We are giving away a $15 So Suzy Stamps Gift Certificate and a free one month subscription to El Atelier de Stampartpapel to 2 lucky winners who leaves a comment on each of the blogs for a chance to win by February 22nd, 2015 by 11:59pm. The winners will be chosen at random and announced on Monday, February 23rd at 12noon on the So Suzy Stamps Blog. The winners will have 2 weeks to claim their prize.

Now onto the card I created for our fearless and super fun leader:

I went with black and white because I love this elegant look. This picture doesn’t do this card justice. The Wink of Stella pops on some parts to the card that isn’t captured in the photo.

This is how I created this card:

I cut my black card base to an A2 size card (4.25 x 5.50). My card panel is cut to 4 x 5.25.

I embossed my card panel with the Happy Birthday Cuttlebug Embossing Folder. I adhered the embossed panel with foam tape.

I used Simon Says Stamp Stitched Squares to cut my small white panel. Then I used that panel as a guide to cut my smaller black panel.

I stamped the Swirl So Suzy Stamp Medium Cupcake with black ink. I added a Denim DoubleClick Skittle as the topper.

I added a random strip of ribbon to my card front. I attached the smaller panels on top of that ribbon.

I added Wink of Stella to random places on my card.

Easy Peasy!! I hope Suzy loves this card that I made just for her.

So what do you think? Will she like this card?

Now on to the wonderful and talented Jenny Johnson to see what she has in store for you.

Here is the complete list of party participants:

Kymona Tracey

Before I go, Suzy has an awesome promotion going on today!!

If you place an order today, February 20th, you will receive 20% off all FUTURE online orders for LIFE!! It’s the gift that keeps on giving!!

Now you can’t beat that!! Don’t walk, run and get your famous stamps!!

Supplies used:

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kymona

18Feb2015

Late but with Love!!

Posted in February 2015, Guest Designer Call by Kreative Kymona

Second Post for today

If your looking for Top Dog Dies Post, click here

Hello everyone!! My happy mail from Gerda Steiner Designs arrived today and I couldn’t wait to ink this stamp set up.

I was drawn in by the turtle and the snail in this set. I think they are so cute. This set give me the opportunity to practice using my Copic markers.

Take a look at my card:

Isn’t that little snail the cutest little creature you’ve seen in a while. I love how he turned out. The purple and teal are a great color combination. The wink of Stella is amazing too!!

This is how I created my card:

1. I cut my cardstock to a 4 x 4 note card.

2. I used Mama Elephant’s Basic Border stamp set to create the lines at the bottom of my card. I wanted that the lines to look like the street.

3. I stamped my snail for Gerda Steiner Designs Late But With Love stamp set and colored him with Copic Markers.

4. I fussy cut my snail and pop him up with foam adhesive.

5. I stamped the envelope, colored with Copic markers, fussy cut it out and placed it under the snail’s mouth with foam tape.

6. I stamped my sentiment and decided that I need something else on the card.

7. I remember I ordered some Purple May Arts 1/8 Velvet Ribbon from V’s Sweet Ideas Store.

8. It matched perfectly so I added it to the top portion of my card.

9. I rounded one corner and I was done.

What do you think?

I love how this card turned out.

Gerda Steiner Designs is hosting a Guest Designer call for March. I decided to enter.

Wish me luck!!

Supplies used:

18Feb2015

Top Dog Die – Confident Corset

Posted in February 2015, Top Dog Dies Design Team by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! Its Top Dog Die Wednesday!! I’m here with yet another new die that was release last month!

Check out the new Top Dog Dies Corset Die and Corset Background Die:

I also used the new Top Dog Die Borders Die Set:

Take a look at my card:

I love this corset die!! Its so pretty. Oh, how I remember wearing these corsets when I was younger. They always look so nice to go out in!

Take a closer look at the corset:

I paired this set up with my awesome Confidence is Sexy sentiment stamp from So Suzy Stamps.

The pattern paper that I used is Stacked with Love from Stampin Up!

I used Stampin’ Up! Polka Dot Embossing Folder to add dimension to the front of my card.

Here is how I created my card:

1. I die cut the corset from black cardstock and the background corset from pattern paper. I glued them together using glue.

2. I die cut the border using one of the boarder dies at the bottom of the my black card front.

3. I added a small piece of pattern paper behind the border die cut with adhesive.

4. I stamped the sentiment using Versamark ink and add white embossing powder and heat set it.

5. I ran my card front through my embossing machine use the polka dot embossing folder.

6. I adhered my corset to the front of my card using dimensionals.

7. I added a rhinestone to the front of my corset.

Super easy and elegant. So what do you think? Let me know below in the comment section.

Thanks for stopping by!!

~Kymona

17Feb2015

CASology 134 – Monochrome and Giveaway

Posted in CASology Challenge, February 2015 by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! It’s CASology Tuesday and you know what that means!!

We have a new Cue Card for you! This week the cue card is Monochrome.

What is Monochrome? I wasn’t sure so I had to look it up in the dictionary.

According to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

Monochrome describes paintings, drawings, design, or photographs in one color or shades of one color. A monochromatic object or image has colors in shades of limited colors or hues. Images using only shades of grey (with or without black and/or white) are called grayscale or black-and-white.

Interesting, right – but I still wasn’t sure what I could do that would be CAS. So, I took to Pinterest for a visual.

Take a look at what I found:

When I saw this dress, I knew exactly what I wanted to create.

Take a look at my card:

How fabulous are these cards!! Women love dressing up and getting their hair done. Our vote of confidence rises when we look and feel pretty.

Key word “feel”, that goes with our “Confidence”!! Once we are confident within ourselves, nothing can stop or make us feel less then. So when we put on these pretty black dress and nice shoes, we shine double time.

So do you want to know where to find these awesome stamps?

They are from So Suzy Stamps!! The owner and I met on Instagram (I love Instagram)!! She wanted to know about some of the embellishments I was using on my cards. So we got to talking, (more like stalking, LOL) and I found her store all before 9 in the morning!

The “Confidence is Sexy” stamp was the first thing I saw and was hook from there. I order two of these stamps, one for me and another for my friend in Switzerland. Then I found out that sentiment went with these pretty black dress and knew they needed to be displayed.

The Wedding Dress and the Black Slinky Dress are perfect for this challenge.

So Suzy Stamps are manufactured in the USA, are made with the traditional red rubber, the foam is indexed and every single stamp tells a story, has a meaning and are all oh So Suzy!!

Guess what??? Suzy was gracious enough to allow me to do a giveaway!!! Yayyy!!!

I’m giving away the Black Slinky Dress stamp to a random winner who leaves me a comment below letting me know what gives you confidence!

So, now its your turn, so go and create something Monochrome!!! I can’t wait to see what you come up with.

For more inspiration, check out my fellow Design Team members blog for more awesome work.

Kymona Tracey ←Me

Our Guest Designer this week:

Maria

Our Sponsor this week is STAMPlorations. They have amazing stamp sets!!

Supplies used:

Thanks for stopping by!!

~Kymona

15Feb2015

Its All About Orange!!

Posted in AAA Cards Challenge, February 2015 by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! I’m here today with AAA Cards Challenge again.

Guess what??? I won their Love challenge!! How exciting is that!! I was totally shocked when I saw my name!!

Thank you ladies for that pleasant surprise.

The new challenge is all about Orange!!

Take a look at my cards:

I added a touch of orange to both of my cards. I also added a touch of glitter as well. I decided to use some of my Stampin’ Up! stuff. I have tons of it and I hardly use them.

I love how they turned out. What do you think?

Supplies used: