{Clean and Simple} CASology 196 – Move

Posted in CASology Challenge, May 2016 by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! It’s CASology Tuesday!! We are back with another Clean and Simple Cue Card just for you!!

This week’s cue card is:

Take a look at my card:

I have to be super doper honest with you! I created this card a couple of weeks ago because I wanted to play with a new set of watercolors that I received called Gansai Tambi Starry Colors.

Not know what to do with the completed card, I just put it to the side and was going to use it for my Did You Know Series on Instagram.

Then I saw the cue card and said to myself, these feathers move when the when blow so why not use it. My son says mom I don’t see the correlation. I tried to convince him, he just looked at me. LOL!! I told him I’m going with it.

So here we are:

Creating this card was super cool. The watercolor is so vibrant and pretty. I will talk more about them in my series that will go live this week.

All I did was stamp the Papertrey Ink What the Doodle Feather stamp set image using Versamark Ink and sprinkled Hero Arts White Embossing Powder.

Heat set.

Then I watercolored the Red Gold and the Yellow Gold into the feathers with little water. The watercolor is so shimmer and creamy. A little bit goes a long way.

I used Mama Elephant Femme Frames to die cut the card front panel. Then I adhered the panel to the card base using Fun Foam.

Super easy and beautiful!!

What do you think? 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.

Guest Designer

Our sponsor this week is Cindy B Designs!

Supplies used:

Thank you so much for stopping by!

~Kymona

1May2016

How to Decorate a Photo Frame with Ink

Posted in Clearsnap, March 2016 by Kreative Kymona

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Hey everyone!! I’m up on the Clearsnap Blog today sharing how I decorated a photo frame with ink for the May Color Challenge.

Take a look at the Inspiration photo:

Clearsnap-MAY-2016-Color-Challenge

My project today is a super cool project. I decorated a photo frame with ink and had a blast doing it. The best part about this photo frame is its a gift for my dad!

Now onto my photo frame:

Oh I love how this frame turned out!! The colors are fantastic!! The best part of this process is no drying time!! The ink dries almost immediately!

Here’s how this frame was created:

Cover your workstation up with a craft mat! I can’t stress that enough.

Then apply the ink directly to the frame using the ink pad itself.

With the second color, press the ink pad down onto the craft mat, leaving some ink residue behind.

Second color

With a craft paint brush pick up the ink and apply it to the edge.

NOTE: You have to move fast because this ink dries super fast.

Pick up ink

Once your done applying the color to the edges, add color to white cardstock to create a matching flower.

Create a flower using a die and the color cardstock.

Create a flower

Then you stamp whatever sentiment you want on the frame. The frame is complete.

Take a look at it again:

I gave the frame to my dad and he loved it!! Something to hold onto for a long time to come. Now my brothers and sister know that I’m the favorite so they don’t mind not being included. LOL!!!

So what do you think? Please let me know below.

Supplies used:

Thanks for stopping by!!

~Kymona

1May2016

Simple Watercoloring for the Sparkle and Shine Challenge

Posted in Blog Challenge, May 2016, Sparkle and Shine Challenge by Kreative Kymona

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Hello everyone!! I’m here today with the Sparkle and Shine Challenge!!! How exciting is this!!!

Since its the first of the month, its time for our new challenge!!!

Here is the inspiration photo that guided us this time around:

Now take a look at my card:

I had so much fun watercoloring this Dahlias from WPlus 9 Beautiful Bouquets: Dahlias stamp set.

I used these amazing Daniel Smith dots:

Those small dots packs a big punch. This was the first time I used them and I like them. If I wanted to purchase any colors I have a true sample to guide me.

Here is how I created this card:

I used the Mini Misti to stamp the image and sentiment on Tim Holtz Watercolor papers using Ranger Archival Black Ink.

Then I used the watercolor dots to color the image in.

Nice and easy.

What do you think? I would love to hear from you.

Now its your turn to give this challenge a try!! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!!

Our sponsor for this challenge is Create a Smile Stamps!!

The winner of this challenge will receive a $25 gift card to their online store and will be asked to be our Guest Designer for the next month.

Supplies used:

Thank you so much for stopping by!

~Kymona

1May2016

Using A Die Cut To Create A CAS Card – a2z Scrapbooking Challenge

Posted in a2z scrapbooking challenge, May 2016 by Kreative Kymona

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Hello everyone!! I’m here today with a new a2z Scrapbooking Challenge. Its all about Clean and Simple and I have a super fun technique for you: using a die cut to create a CAS card!

Yup, you can use your dies to create CAS cards. Go figure!!

Take a look at the card I created:

Grateful

Creating this was pretty simple.

Take Hero Arts Paper Layering Large Lotus and die cut the white cardstock panel.
Use Hero Arts Handwritten Grateful and stamp the sentiment in the top left hand corner.
Adhere a scrap piece of watercolor paper with Plus adhesive behind the flower so that color shine through.
Trim 1/2″ of the white cardstock so that the black cardstock base will show on the left side of the card.
Adhere the white card panel on top of the black cardstock using Plus adhesive.
To finish the card off add some Hero Arts Gems in the center of the flower and around the sentiment.

Here is a closer look at that die cut:

What do you think?

I hope you love what you see and that it inspires you to join us this month. You have the entire month to create a new project and enter it into our challenge. By entering you will have a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate to the a2z Scrapbooking Store. Winner will be announced on the 7th of June. Good Luck!

If you would like to purchase any Hero Arts products please head on over to the store and use the coupon code KYMONA15 to get 15% off your purchase.

Supplies used:

Thank you for stopping by!!

Kymona

1May2016

Simple Stenciling with So Suzy Stamps

Posted in May 2016, So Suzy Stamps by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone! I’m here with So Suzy Stamps. This month the design team is doing a year in review and I was given the month of February to showcase. Do you remember what stamps were released in February of this year?

No worries, I’m going to refresh your memory. Starting with this Hello Friend Stamp set!! I’m going to show you how to combine simple stenciling with stamping.

Take a look at my card:

Hello Friend (SSS)

See, simple stenciling with stamping. I used a retired Stampin’ Up! Stencils and Distress Inks Scattered Straw, Fossilized Amber, Spiced Marmalade and Barn Door. I took my time and blend the colors together from both directions.

Once the blending was complete, I stamped the sentiment using Versafine Black Ink.

I used the Nuvo Crystal Drops to create the black accented dots the the card front.

How fun was this!!

What do think? Please let me know below.

Now don’t forget to check out So Suzy Shop for all of her new goodies in her store.

Supplies used:

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kymona

30Apr2016

Our Next Stamp May 2016 Blog Hop

Posted in May 2016, Your Next Stamp Blog Hop by Kreative Kymona

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Hello everyone!! Yayyy, I love this blog hop featuring new products from Your Next Stamps makes squeal!! LOL!!

This release is super cute!! Yesterday’s sneak peek was fun.

If you’ve been hopping along, you would have arrived from Laura’s blog and if you’d like to start from the beginning, you can click on over to the linky at the bottom of this post and start at Tracey’s blog.

My favorite set from this release is the Wedding Bliss stamp set! The wedding dress is so pretty.

Are you ready for my big reveal?

Take a look at my cards:

Happy Wedding (YNS)

YNS Supplies: Wedding Bliss

Other Supplies: Gansai Tambi Starry Colors Watercolors, Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper, Ranger Archival Black Ink, Stampin’ Up! Rhinestone

I simple used Champagne Gold and Red Gold to watercolor the dress. Nice and simple.

Mr & Mrs True Love

YNS Supplies: Mr. & Mrs. Stamp Set, Mr. & Mrs. Die Set

Other Supplies: Recollection White Heavyweight Cardstock, Recollection Black Heavyweight Cardstock, Versafine Black Ink, Clear Embossing Powder, We R Memory Keepers 3D Embossing Folder Dotted

This card was simple to make as well. There was some embossing, die cutting and stamping in one color. I love the black and white look.

So, what do you think? I had so much fun creating these cards to inspire all of you and show you the versatility of the stamp sets! Which one of these items are favorite? I would love to hear from you!

Be sure not to miss any blog along the way, because one lucky commenter will have a chance to win a $25 YNS gift certificate. Winner will be announced on the YNS blog on May 4th. So don’t forget to leave a comment on each of the blogs participating in the blog hop.

Don’t forget to take advantage of the special promo code to get
20% off your entire purchase!!

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Thanks for stopping by!!

~Kymona

30Apr2016

Your Next Stamp April 2016 Sneak Peek

Posted in April 2016, Your Next Stamp Sneak Peek by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!!! I’m back again for this month’s Your Next Stamp Sneak Peek!!

We are getting ready for our April Release Blog Hop tomorrow with a sneak peek today. Are you excited? I am!!

Take a look at my card that I’m giving you a sneak peek of:

Just a little something (YNS)

YNS Supplies: From My Garden, Crystal Clear Gumdrops

Other Supplies: Recollection Heavyweight White Cardstock, Copic Markers, We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper, Mini Misti

This was a super simple card to create.

I scored the cardstock with three lines.

Then I used the Mini Misti to stamp the sentiment and the basket on a separate piece of cardstock.

I used Copic markers to color in the image.

Then I adhered the basket to the card front in between the sentiment.

I added three gumdrops for the a finishing touch.

Nice and easy!

I hope I see all of you tomorrow for the April 2016 Release Hop.

~Kymona

29Apr2016

YNS Sketch and Color Challenge #38

Posted in April 2016, Your Next Stamp Sketch and Color Challenge by Kreative Kymona

I’m here today with Your Next Stamp (YNS) and the Sketch and Color Challenge #38!!

Each challenge has a sketch and a color combo to choose from.

Take a look at the color combo:

YNScolor-38

Take a look at the sketch:

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Take a look at my project:

Hello (YNS)

YNS Supplies: Word Critters – Cats and Dogs Stamp Set, Circles – Stitching Marks Die Set, Circles Die Set, Crystal Clear Gumdrops, Whatnot Sentiments Set Five

Other Supplies: Recollection Heavyweight White Cardstock, Stampin’ Up Retired Bakers Twine, Lawn Fawn Sunshine Cardstock, Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid Petite Paper Pack, Tombow Irojiten Tranquil Colored Pencils

What do you think? Did I follow the color photos? Let me know below.

So are you ready for the new challenge?

You have until May 12, 2016 at midnight EST to play along and submit your project on the YNS Blog post. One random participant will win a $15 gift certificate to the Your Next Stamp Store. If YNS stamps or dies are the focal point then the winner receives and additional $5 gift certificate f0r a total of $20. The winner will be announced on the YNS Blog the Sunday after the challenge closes.

I hope to see your projects!!

Supplies listed above!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

~Kymona

27Apr2016

Quick and Easy Scrapbook Page Background with Ink

Posted in April 2016, Clearsnap, Uncategorized by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! I’m on the ClearSnap blog today sharing how I created a quick and easy scrapbook page background with Ink!!

ClearSnap is collaborating with Creative Scrapbooker Magazine to get everyone inspired and ready for National Scrapbook Day 2016!!

Do you want to see what I came up with?

Here’s a sneak peek:

Stenciling Complete KTracey

To see my completed page, please head on over to ClearSnap blog for the full tutorial and my photo, LOL!!

Please leave me some love while your their.

Plus, there is a giveaway going on so you don’t want to miss out on this.

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

~Kymona

26Apr2016

{Clean and Simple} CASology 195 – Sprinkle

Posted in April 2016, CASology Challenge by Kreative Kymona

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Hello everyone!! It’s CASology Tuesday!! We are back with another Clean and Simple Cue Card just for you!!

This week’s cue card is:

Week 195 - Sprinkle

Take a look at my card:

Celebrate (CAS)

When I saw the cue card I thought of cupcakes right away!! I couldn’t find my cupcake stamps but I ran into this Papertrey Ink Good Times stamp set that I never used. I think I bought this last year and never inked it up. So I thought this was a perfect time!!

Here is how I created it:

Using the Mini Misti, stamped the dots on the top of the card base using Hero Arts Ombre Butter to Orange Ink.
Using Versafine Black Ink to stamp the sentiment right under the ombre sprinkles.
Round the bottom corners using the We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper.

Super easy, clean and simple!!

What do you think? 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.