National Scrapbooking Day 2016

Hello everyone!!! Yesterday was National Scrapbooking Day 2016!!! Isn’t it amazing that we have a day to do thing but to craft!!! I love it.

I created a couple of cards to celebrate the day. Tombow’s Ambassador Program collaborated with a couple of different papercrafting companies and asked us to create some wonderful projects.

My first set of cards were created with Fancy Pants Designs amazing new release Attwell pattern paper and embellishments. I’m in love. This is my first time playing with this company’s products and I hooked.

Check them out:

Card 1:

Hey U

I simple used the small tags as the focal point on my card! I thought about adding something else to this card but decided against it because it’s pretty just the way it is!!

Card 2:

Hi Mom

Now this card is my ultimate favorite!!! I just LOVE this pattern paper!! It’s an amazing watercolor piece! I had to make this a Mother’s Day card!! We give out flowers on Mother’s Day and this paper showcases such beautiful flowers.

I wish I could watercolor like that!! I will have to give it a try.

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

If this is your first time hearing about Fancy Pants Designs, please check them out here:

Instagram- @fancypantsdesigns

Facebook- Fancy Pants Designs

Twitter- fancypantsd

Pinterest- https://www.pinterest.com/fancypantsdsgns

Blog- http://blog.fancypantsdesigns.com/

This is just the beginning. I have more to come!! Stay Tune!!

Supplies used:

Thanks for stopping by!

~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:

YNSSketch38

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

13Apr2016

5 Minute Teacher Appreciation Gifts – YNS

Posted in April 2016, your next stamp by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! This week Your Next Stamp Design Team is show you how to create Teachers Appreciation Gifts for any teachers in your life. May 3rd is Teacher Appreciation Day this year and I’m going to show you how to make a 5 minute Teacher Appreciation Gift.

Take a look at the gifts I created:

Teachers gifts (YNS)

I think these little boxes are the cutes thing. They are even easier to create.

Here’s how:

Use Stampin’ UP! Baker’s Box Thinlits Die to cut out two pieces out of Neenah Desert Storm card stock.
Assembly the box according to the score lines.
For box 1: Cut out 2×2 square pieces of pattern paper and adhere it to the four panels of the box.
For box 2: Cut 13inches of ribbon and wrap it around the box, adhering it at the bottom of the box.
For both boxes: Stamp the sentiment from Learning is Fun and the sentiment from Spectacular Teacher onto black card stock. Sprinkle with white embossing powder and heat set.
Die cut each tag out and adhere them to the box using foam tape.
Close Box 1 by string ribbon through the holes.

Nice and easy. What do you think? What are you creating for the teachers in your life? Please let me know below.

Supplies:

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kymona

10Feb2016

Your Next Stamp DT Dare- Paint the town red

Posted in February 2016, Your Next Stamp DT Dare by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! I’m here today with Your Next Stamp and our DT Dare!!!

What is a DT Dare you ask? It’s a fun monthly challenge for the YNS design team to show case more fabulous projects using the new release products!!

Fun right!!

Wait there is more!! If you leave a comment on the YNS blog post you could Win a YNS Stamp Set of your choice!!!

Exciting right!! It sure is for me!!

The DT Dare Challenge this month is Paint the town red!! The design team was asked to create a project using one of the new stamp sets from the February release. I went with a new die for my project.

Take a look at my project:

Heart Gift bags (YNS)

To create this little gift bags, I die cut once for each bag. The beauty of this die is you only need one piece of paper.

I die cut a piece of retired Stampin’ Up! DSP, folded the score lines added some Tombow Extreme Adhesive and assembly the bag.

I cut a piece of Tombow Fastener Tabs to create a closure for the bag.

I added the small white heart to the cover of the bag to finish it off.

I thought about stamping a sentiment but changed my mind. They look nice just as they are.

What do you think? Please let me know below.

Super simple and easy.

So tell me what you think of this challenge? I would love to know, let me know below!

Don’t forget to head on over to the Your Next Stamp Store to take advantage of the online discount code below and save an extra 20% on everything in the store!!

Don’t forget we have Blog Candy for you!! If you leave a comment on the YNS blog today you have a chance of winning the blog candy.

Supplies used:

Thank you so much for stopping by!

~Kymona

5Feb2016

YNS Sketch and Color Challenge #32

Posted in February 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 #32!!

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

Take a look at the color combo:

YNScolor-32

Take a look at the sketch:

YNSSketch32

Take a look at my card:

You had me at ruff (YNS)

YNS Supplies: Puppy Love and Crystal Clear Gumdrops

Other Supplies: Recollection Black Cardstock, retired Stampin’ Up!, My Favorite Things Hybrid Ink, Tombow Extreme Adhesive, Copic Markers

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

So are you ready for the new challenge?

You have until February 11th, 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 for 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!!

All of the supplies are listed above!!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

~Kymona

26Jan2016

CASology 182 – Adore

Posted in CASology Challenge, January 2016 by Kreative Kymona

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

This week’s cue card is:

Week 182 - Adore

Take a look at my card:

PicTapGo-Image

When I saw the cue card and who the sponsor was, I knew I had the perfect stamp set for this challenge!!

To create this card, I stamped the sentiment and two hearts from Concord & 9th Love You. Mean It., using Versafine Black ink. Then I cut the front card panel down by 1.5 inches. I then added a stripe of pattern paper behind that front panel. I added some glossy accents to the two hearts for an added pop! Nice and easy!!

I created another card but thought it was way to simple. I like this one!! I used the circle stamp this time!

Take a look:

PicTapGo-Image (1)

What do you think? Please leave a comment below letting me know.

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

Our Guest Designer this week:

Jenny

Our Sponsor this week is Concord & 9th!

Supplies used:

Thanks for stopping by!!

~Kymona

11Dec2015

YNS Sketch and Color Challenge #29

Posted in December 2015, Your Next Stamp Sketch and Color Challenge by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! I’m here today with Your Next Stamp (YNS) and the Sketch and Color Challenge #29!!

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

Take a look at the sketch:

YNSSketch29

Take a look at the color combo:

YNScolor-29

I had to go for the sketch this time around. I wanted to go with the color combo I started over way to many times to count so I forget it, the sketch has to be my friend, LOL!!

Take a look at my card:

Depresso (YNS)

YNS Supplies: Coffee Rings, Coffee..Right Meow!

Other Supplies: Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Unknown Pattern Paper, Copic Markers

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

So are you ready for the new challenge?

You have until December 23th, 2015 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 fro 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!!

I’m also linking my card to the fabulous Holiday Coffee Lovers Bloghop!! Your Next Stamp is one of the super Sponsors, so why not enter!!

HolidayCoffeeLoversBH_Logo

Supplies used:

Thank you for stopping by!

~Kymona

14Nov2015

Your Next Stamp DT Dare – Pattern Pizzazz

Posted in November 2015, Your Next Stamp DT Dare by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! I’m here today with Your Next Stamp and our DT Dare!!!

What is a DT Dare you ask? It’s a fun monthly challenge for the YNS design team to show case more fabulous projects using the new release products!!

Fun right!!

Wait there is more!! If you leave a comment on the YNS blog post you could Win a YNS Stamp Set of your choice!!!

Exciting right!! It sure is for me!!

The DT Dare Challenge this month is Pattern Pizzazz!! The design team was asked to create a project using one of the new stamp sets from the November release.

Take a look at my card: Falalalala (YNS)

YNS: Sprinkles Spreading Christmas Cheer, Ice Ice Baby Sparkly Gumdrops, YNS Circles Die Set, Circles – Stitching Marks Die Set

Other Supplies: Recollection Heavyweight Cardstock, BoBunny Altitude Pattern Paper, Copic Markers, Clear Wink of Stella, My Favorite Things Hybrid Ink

Here is how I created this card:

I cut stripes of pattern paper and cover a smaller piece of cardstock
Then I pop that card panel up using foam tape.
After that I die cut the circle out and stamped my sentiment on it.
Then I stamped my bunny, colored him in and used my Brother Scan and Cut to cut him out.
I popped him up next to the sentiment.
I added gumdrops and Wink of Stella to finish off my card.

I made two of these cards, I wanted to see what this card would look like if I added a sentiment at the top.

Take a look:

Falalala sentiment (YNS)

What do you think? Please let me know below.

Super simple and easy.

So tell me what you think of this challenge? I would love to know, let me know below!

Don’t forget to head on over to the Your Next Stamp Store to take advantage of the online discount code below and save an extra 20% on everything in the store!!

Don’t forget we have Blog Candy for you!! If you leave a comment on the YNS blog today you have a chance of winning the blog candy.

Supplies used:

Thanks for stopping by!!

~Kymona

9Oct2015

CS Take It Make It: Take a Technique Challenge Inspiration

Posted in CS Take It Make It Design Challenge, October 2015 by Kreative Kymona

Second Post for today
If your looking for YNS Sketch and Color Challenge, click here

Hello everyone!! I’m here with CS Take It Make It: Take a Technique Challenge Inspiration for October.

Our theme is Take a Technique!

For this month’s challenge the techniques we would like to see involve the strapline on our new look Craft Stamper cover: Ink Stitch Paint Collage Print Paper. If your project involves any one (or more!) of those, (and stamping, of course!) then you’re good to go!

Now let me just say that the Design Team will showcase the ATB (Artistic Trading Blocks) as a part of the prize that the winner will receive. Those of you who play along with us can enter any style of project you wish!!!

Take a look at my ATB box:

I love how this box turned out. Very Clean and Simple!!

This box was created with some pattern paper and Tim Holtz products.

Now its your turn to play along with us.

We have a great prize pack for you.

We have two prizes to offer this month, the first is our sponsor prize. This winner will be chosen randomly from all of the entries in the challenge! The sponsor for October: Calico Craft Parts

Prize

Top row left to right: 3″ plain ATB cube kit, mini cogs style 1, geometric cut out ATC blank.
Middle row left to right: Mini fancy shapes 1 wood plaques, 2″ square aperture ATB cube kit,
mini crowns style 3.
Bottom row left to right: Fleur De Lis frame ATC blank, Mini butterflies style 3,
Fancy cut out frame ATC blank.

Our second winner is our Design Winner. This winner is chosen by our DT, who all vote for their favorite design from all of the entries. This winner will have their winning project published in Craft Stamper Magazine, they will have a GDT slot for an upcoming challenge, and will also feature in their very own Winners Profile blog post!

Now if that isn’t a reason to play along I’m not sure what is!!

I can’t wait to see what you come up with.

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kymona

2Oct2015

CS Take It Make It: Take a Technique Challenge

Posted in CS Take It Make It Design Challenge, October 2015 by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! I’m here with CS Take It Make It: Take a Technique Challenge for October.

Our theme is Take a Technique!

Take a look at my ATB box:

I have to admit, this was my first time working with this type of block. I headed straight to Pinterest to see how and what these block were.

I was blown away at the blocks I saw. I tried to figure out how I could make my block look as fabulous as the ones I saw. Then I thought, my style is Clean and Simple so why not just do that?

So, I want with a Clean and Simple ATB box!!!!

Here are the other views:

To create this block, all I did was cut Ken Oliver Studio Pattern Paper to the size of the block. Then I added Tim Holtz ChitChat Verbiage to each side of the block. I also added Tim Holtz Mini Gears and Mirrored Stars to the block.

Nice and easy!!

Now its your turn to play along with us.

We have a great prize pack for you.

We have two prizes to offer this month, the first is our sponsor prize. This winner will be chosen randomly from all of the entries in the challenge! The sponsor for October: Calico Craft Parts

Prize

Now if that isn’t a reason to play along I’m not sure what is!!

I can’t wait to see what you come up with.

Supplies used: