Enamel Pin Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello and welcome to Altenew’s May 2019 Pin Release Blog Hop!! Today we are showcasing the new stamps, die, stencil, ink and enamel pins. If you arrived here from the talented Vicky Papaioannou blog, then you are on the right track. If you arrived here on your own, then you will want to start at the beginning, the Altenew Card Blog so that you don’t miss a thing!

Let’s take a look at my gift boxes:

With Mother’s Day around the corner and two of my coworkers celebrating their birthday, I thought it was fitting to use the new stamp set and pretty paper to create super cute gift boxes.

I used Altenew’s new Ombre Alpha stamp set and the beautiful Blushing Blooms Paper Pack to create these tiny gift boxes.

Here’s how to create these gift boxes:

Pick 4 different patterned papers from the Blushing Blooms Paper Pack.

Use the envelope punch board to create the box shape. The only need these ruler measurements:

Set the 6×6 paper at the 1.5 measurements and punch. Then slide the paper down to the 4 measurements and punch.

Now all you have to do is turn the paper 90 degrees and slide the paper to the first score line punch and score and slide down to the second score line and do the same thing.

Repeat for the remaining side.

Then you want to cut the scoreline on the side of the box that has the bigger tabs. Cut just to the first score lines and repeat on the other side.

Fold the box adhere with tape and your finished.

For the tag, use the Mini MISTI to stamp the letters and use a tag punch to punch them out. I used a retired Stampin’ Up! punch.

Video:

Let’s take a look at some close-ups:

These two boxes are for my coworkers. They celebrated their birthday last week and I wanted to surprise them with a small token to celebrate them.

I metal stamped the heart and created a necklace for each of them. The gift tag is a great addition to this little box.

Here’s what the boxes look like from the top. They are nice and compact, perfect for a nice small gift. Each has tissue paper in them.

The other two are for my sisters, for Mother’s Day!

Ombre Alpha

So what do you think? Would you create cute boxes like this?

One last look:

What is a blog hop without an amazing gift? Yayyy!!

Prizes

Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to SIX lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at 11:59pm EDT for a chance to win. The winners will be announced on the Altenew Card Blog and Altenew Scrapbook Blog on Saturday, May 18th, 2019.
In addition, Altenew will draw a winner to receive a $20 gift certificate to giveaway from comments left on each designer’s blog hop list. All winners will be announced on Altenew blogs by Saturday, May 18th, 2019.

Next Stop on this Blog Hop is the:

Vicky Papaioannou

You do not want to miss out on her amazing creations!!

Just in case you lose your place along the way, here is the complete list of participants so that you can find your way back:

Altenew Card Blog

Altenew Scrapbook Blog

Kymona Tracey ←you are here

Supplies used:

(Thank you so much for stopping by. Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. The Altenew products were given to me since I’m on the design team. The other products were personally purchased. This post was not paid or sponsored.)

Thank you so much for stopping by!

2Nov2018

25 Days of Christmas Tags Event 2018

Posted in Altenew Scrapbook, November 2018 by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! Yayyyy, it’s that time of the year again! 25 Days of Christmas Tags event!! I’m so excited to join in on this event. My good friend and former teammate Tracy is the amazing host and you can find her post about this event here.

Take a look at my tag:

Clean and simple is my style and creating these proves that. These tags are from my nieces. They love bling!

Here’s how I created these watercolor Christmas tags:

Gather your supplies:

Use the die cutting machine and die cut three different size tags and style out of three different journaling cards.

Stamp three different sentiments on the tags.

Thread ribbon through each of them and and a charm using a small jump rink.

Happy Holiday

Super easy and a great way to use those journaling cards.

Let’s take a look:

Nicely done!

Prizes

You are invited to play along and make your own tags and link them up. Be sure to check out Tracey’s blog to read more about the 25 Days of Christmas Tags event and how you can win all sorts of fantastic prizes and be inspired to create.

Supplies used:

Thanks for stopping by!

4May2017

3 Papercrafting Projects from 1 Kit

Posted in Gossamer Blue, May 2017 by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! I’m up on Gossamer Blue’s blog today sharing 3 papercrafting projects from 1 kit!! Yes, I used only May’s 2017 Main Kit!!

I’m so in love with this kit, its not even funny!! Let’s take a look:

Its so delicious!! I love the colors, papers, embellishments, everything!!!

Lets take a look at one of my projects:

I love these super cute tags. They make the perfect addition to a wrap housewarming gifts.

To see the rest of my projects stop on by Gossamer Blue’s blog to see the full reveal and the tutorial on how I created each project.

You don’t want to miss this!! Let me know what you think!

Thanks for stopping by!

15Apr2017

So Suzy Stamps 3rd Birthday Celebration

Posted in April 2017, So Suzy Stamps Birthday Party by Kreative Kymona

Second Post for Today
If your looking for the Rubber Dance Stamp Challenge Post, click here

Hello everyone!!! I can’t believe its been 3 years since So Suzy Stamps showed up on my doorstep!! The very first stamp that I order from So Suzy was the Confidence is Sexy Stamp.

When I first saw this stamp, I knew I had to have it!! As a matter of fact, I ordered 2!!! Why did I do that? I guess I loved it that much! Its such a true statement. Our young women need to have confidence in themselves so that they can rule the world!!

To help celebrate So Suzy Stamps Birthday, which is April 20th!! I created a couple of bookmark using some of the amazing sentiment stamps that So Suzy Stamps carry.

Take a look:

I totally love all of these sentiments and having them on a bookmark is perfect!! Who doesn’t need a little reminder everyone once in awhile.

All of these bookmarks were created with Papertrey Ink Tag Sale: Quilted Die and stamped with Stazon Jet Black Ink.

Lets take a closer look at each tag:

For this bookmark I used the Imagine stamp set and Kuretake Gansai Tambi Pearl Color #762 (the blue color).

For this bookmark I used Stardust Dancing stamp set and Kuretake Gansai Tambi Pearl Color #751 and #740 (the green and yellow color)

For this tag I used the Confidence is Sexy Stamp and Kuretake Gansai Tambi Pearl Color #734 and #762 (the red and blue color).

For this tag I used What if You Fly stamp set andKuretake Gansai Tambi Pearl Color #731 and #740 (peach and yellow color).

I just love how these turned out!!

Take another look:

Happy Birthday So Suzy Stamps!! I wish you many, many more great years ahead!! I can’t wait to see what stamps you have in store for us this year!!

So what do you think? I hope I’ve showed you a different way to use your So Suzy Stamps sentiment stamps!! Let me know what you think below!

Wait before I go, let me give you some inside information:

So Suzy Stamps is offering: FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $25 (including international) from April 6^th through April 20^th!

Such an amazing offer, you don’t want to miss out on this!!

WAIT! WAIT! WAIT!

I have a GIVEAWAY for one lucky person who leaves me a comment letting me know the first time they heard of So Suzy Stamp!! I’m giving away the 2nd Confidence is Sexy Stamp.

The winner will be chosen randomly. You have until April 18th to leave a message by 11:59pm est. The winner will be announced on April 20th.

Supplies used:

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

15Apr2017

Rubber Dance Stamp April 2017 Theme Challenge

Posted in April 2017, Rubber Dance Stamps Challenge by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! I’m here today with the Rubber Dance Stamp April 2017 Theme Challenge!!

Take a look at the theme of this challenge:

Check out what I created to inspire you:

I think I’m addicted to these colors. I just notice my last challenge I used the same colors!! LOL!!

Here is how I created these tags:

I used a couple of scrap pieces of a master board that I created weeks ago using a Gel Press Impressable Overlapping Circles Plate.
I used Reverse Confetti Tag Me, Too Confetti Cut to die cut two tags out of the master board.
I stamped Rubber Dance Stamp Artists Plate and Rounds in Circle to add some black to the tag.
I die cut two tags out of black cardstock to add to the back of the masterboard tags using Tombow Mono Adhesive +.

Super simple and easy!!

Guess what!!! If you like this stamp set or any other stamp set from Rubber Dance Stamp, use coupon code: KTFreeShip for free shipping!! YES, Free Shipping.

Now onto the challenge prizes!

The winner will win five fabulous stamps fromRubber Dance Stamp!! Wait, if the winner used stamps from Rubber Dance Stamp, they will winner another five stamps! That’s a total of 10 stamps!! Wow!!!

You have until April 30, 2017, midnight Central European Time. Which is 6:00 PM, April 30, 2017!! Please pay attention to this time. Here in NY, we are 6 hours behind Norway!

Supplies used:

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

8May2016

National Scrapbooking Day 2016

Posted in May 2016, National Scrapbooking Day by Kreative Kymona

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

9Feb2016

Right At Home Spring Release Blog Hop

Posted in February 2016, Right at Home by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! I’m excited to be here with you today to share some amazing projects created for the Home is Where the Heart is Blog Hop!! This is the design team second blog hop and we are delight to full you with inspiration.

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The new Let Love Grow and Hoppy Easter stamp sets are so cute and playful. I used both to create my two tags.

Take a look:

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I just love these little tags. They are perfect for any Spring/Easter gift.

Here’s how I created them:

To create the tag, I used My Favorite Things Die-namics Tag Builder Blueprints 4 and die cut them out of Recollections White Cardstock and My Favorite Things Homespun Gingham Paper Pack.
The images and sentiment were all stamped using the Mini Misti with My Favorite Things Hybrid Ink, Lawn Fawn Celery Stick and Lawn Fawn Sunflower. The bunny and eggs were colored with Faber-Castel Polychromos Pencils and Gamsol.

Tag 2 (RAH)

To create the shaker pocket, I used the fuse tool and the tag die to make sure the pocket fits neatly behind the outside die. For a full tutorial on how to do that please click here.
Once the pocket is ready, I added the clear Lily Flower Sequins and sealed it up.
All of the pieces were adhered together using 3M Foam tape.

tag (RAH)

The bunny and eggs were placed on the front of the bigger tag.
White twine was added to the top of the tag to finish it off.

So tell me what you think? I can’t wait to hear what you think of these tiny tags!

Now onto my super cool and talented design team member Yuki to see what she has in store for you!! You will not be disappointed!!

What is a blog hop without a great giveaway!! Here are the rules: Leave a comment on all of the blogs participating in this hop for a chance to win a great prize. That’s it, super simple and easy!!

Supplies used:

Thank you so much for stopping by!

~Kymona

25Nov2015

Top Dog Dies – Christmas Tags

Posted in November 2015, Top Dog Die by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!!! It’s Top Dog Dies Wednesday!!!

Today I’m working with the Top Dog Dies Vintage A2 Mat Die. Its the holiday season and this die makes perfect tags! Its the right size and the design is elegant.

Take a look:

All Tags (TTD)

Simple Tags:

Tag 3 (TDD)

Step-up Tags:

Tag 4 (TDD)

Wow Tags:

TAG (TDD)

Tag 2(TDD)

I had so much fun creating this tags. They were easy to create.

Here’s how I created these tags:

I die cut the Vintage A2 Mat Die a couple times out of Recollection White Cardstock and Stampin’ Up! Lost Lagoon cardstock.
Then I used retired Stampin’ Up” Endless Wishes and stamp the different snowflakes and sentiment using Lost Lagoon, Soft Sky and Smoky Slate ink.
Then I attached the back to some of the tags and left the others by themselves.
I added the Lost Lagoon Silky Taffeta Ribbon to all of the tags and some rhinestones to two of the tags to finish them off!

Super simple and easy to do if you need a last minute tag!!

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

Supplies used:

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kymona

18Oct2015

Your Next Stamp DT Dare – Sparkle and Shine

Posted in October 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 Sparkle and Shine!! The design team was asked to create a project using one of the new stamp sets from the September release.

Take a look at my project:

YNS Supplies: Sprinkles – Hoppy Holidays, Sprinkles – Hoppy Holidays Die Set, Stitched Fishtail Tags Two Die Set

Other Supplies: Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste, Simon Say Stamps Falling Snow Stencil, Random Ribbon, Neenah Desert Storm Cardstock, Ranger Archival Jet Black Ink, Distress Ink Mowed Lawn, Spiced Marmalade and Broken China, Distress Glitter Clear Rock Candy, Clear Wink of Stella

Here is how I created these tags:

I simple die cut the Stitched Fisthtails Tags Two Dies out of Neenah Desert Storm Cardstock. Then I covered them with the Simon Says Stamp Falling Snow stencil and added the Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste to them. Then I sprinkled some Ranger Distress Glitter Clear Rock Candy on top of the paste before it dried.

You can see it somewhat in this photo, on the snow.

Then I stamped my trees from the Sprinkles – Hoppy Holiday Stamp Set using Ranger Archival Jet Black Ink and used Distress inks to watercolor the image. Once it dried I used the Sprinkles – Hoppy Holiday Die set and cut them out. I added Clear Wink of Stella on top of the trees for some shine. I used foam tape to adhere them to the tags. Once everything was put together I stamped my sentiment using the same ink and added my ribbon.

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 tohead 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

10Dec2014

Winter Friends Gift Tags!!

Posted in December 2014, DoubleClick Blog Challenge, Tag You're It by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! I’m here today with the DoubleClick Skittles Challenge!!

This month’s theme is Christmas!!! I’m super excited about this challenge. There are so many neat stamps, stencils, die cuts with a Christmas theme that the possibilities are endless.

I decided to create Christmas gift tags for this challenge. Oh boy did I have fun with this challenge. I created not one, not two, but three tags for you today.

Take a look at my tags:

Aren’t these the cutest tags you’ve seen. I love these winter friends paired with my Skittles of different colors!!

For all of these tags:

1. I die cut these tags using Clearly Besotted Rounded Tag die.

2. The pattern paper that I used was Lawn Fawn Snow Day and Sweater Weather.

3. I stamped and die cut my images using Simon Say Stamp Winter Friends stamp set and die cut.

4. All of them have a different color Skittles: Rudolph, Slate and a Frosty Glitter.

5. Each image was colored with Copic markers.

Now lets take a closer look at each tag:

For this tag:

1. I stamped the snowflake with Versamark ink and covered them with Hero Arts White Embossing Powder. I heat set the images.

2. I drawn in a curved line and used my B000 Copic Marker to create a shadow that resembled snow.

3. I stamped my sentiment under the hill.

4. I stamped my image with Memento Black Ink and colored him in with Copic Markers: Coat and hat: R24, R27, R29, R46; Belt: 100; Buckle Y35; Face: E00, E11, R20. Then he was die cut out.

5. Foam adhesive was used to pop him up off the tag.

6. The front tag was adhered to the red tag with regular adhesive.

7. I added Slate Skittles to the left and right of the sentiment.

8. I used Stampin’ Up! retired Sweater ribbon to finish off my tag.

Take a look at my second tag: