kimberly harris studio: April 2014

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

MCT ~ Inspiration Wednesday

Hello crafty friends, today is Inspiration Wednesday over at My Creative Time! This is when Emma and design team create projects that were inspired by colors, a picture, someone else's creation or whatever. I really enjoy doing this challenge because I think inspiration is everywhere.

Today my project was totally inspired by my sweet friend Glora, from Glora's Crafts. She made this AWESOME and FUN card during the My Creative Time April release. You can see here card here, it is the second project she created, plus if you click on the "here" you will see how she created it. Not only did I think what she used to create her card BRILLIANT but it was PERFECT timing for me! My son went to a birthday party for the sweetest little boy and it was all about video games. Now I know you are thinking, Pac-Man is an older game. I think he will get the jest of it once his parents explain to him that they played this game when they were young. I bet the parents get a better kick out of seeing it, at least I hope they do. But to be honest, my son played this game when he was little, only because we had it on a held hand thingy! LOL!!!! I did use googly eyes because time was not on my side. There is also a little sneak on my project that will becoming to My Creative Time , very soon! Wink, wink!
Thanks Glora for inspiring me, not only for this project but all of your projects!

Materials Used:

My Creative Time ~ something coming soon...

Stitched Pretty Flowers & Leaves Dies

Scallop & Stitched Circle

Fun Gift Pocket Sentiments

Okay that is it for me! Make sure you head over to Emma's blog and see what inspired all the other ladies! Have a great day!

Friday, April 25, 2014

MCT ~ April Release Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the My Creative Time April Release Blog Hop! You should have arrived from the amazing Miss Cassandra's blog, if not you can start over at Emma's blog, My Creative Time or I will have a complete blog hop list below.

So lets get started...wasn't this week AMAZING! Day after day packed with BEAUTIFUL and INSPIRING projects! I thought so! How about Emma and her new release ~ I just LOVED this release! Okay so I said I won't keep you long this week, shy a day or so from my babbling so lets get this hop going.

Today I used the Pretty Spring Wreath stamp set! It has 3 BEAUTIFUL wreaths, some WONDERFUL sentiments and some PERFECT little images that you can build your own specialized wreath! The wreaths and images can be used for many different holidays, occasions and the best part is you can make your own! I chose to use two wreaths and simply stamp over one. Unfortunately you can't tell but the flowers have a BEAUTIFUL detail to them, my hand was a tad heavy when I stamped this & I re inked some of my stamp pads! Then adding glossy accents to it didn't help! But trust me the flowers and all the images have the sweetest details! I love how the sentiment Happy Mother's Day wraps around the wreath.. just a note... you can stamp this sentiment all around the wreath. I found this out after I made my card! UGH! My little flower in the corner is from the Stitched Pretty Flowers & Leaves Dies. Again endless possibilities!
Get ready for the picture heavy post but I don't want you to miss one thing!!!

Materials Used:

Pretty Spring Wreaths

Stitched Pretty Flowers & Leaves Dies

Springtime In Paris

Curly Label Die

Stitched Curly Label Die

Stitched Journal Die

Paper ~ PTI

Ribbon ~ PTI

Ink ~ Archival and Stampin Up

Glossy Accents

Okay your next stop should be the amazing Miss Veronica.

But before you leave here is the entire release!!

But don't leave YET we all know how Miss Emma is so generous....

***BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY***

For our blog hop giveaway, Emma is giving away a $50 gift card to the "My Creative Time" store to ONE LUCKY winner! ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the better chance you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner!

***SALE ALERT***

ALSO, DON'T FORGET our sale that is starting RIGHT NOW! Use the code: APRIL2014 to receive 20% off your entire purchase! Sale ends on May 3rd @ midnight PST!

BLOG HOP LINE UP

Emma - http://www.creativetimeforme.com

Katie - www.craftingwithkatie.com

Lee-Ann - http://leescraps.blogspot.com/

Lucia - http://www.todoconpapel.com/

Candace - http://www.pcquickutzclub.blogspot.com/

Jessica - http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com/

Stacey - http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/

Cindy - http://www.cindybcreations.blogspot.ca/

Shar - http://scrapendipity.blogspot.com

Micia - http://lilowldesigns.blogspot.com

Leanne - http://createdbyLeanne.blogspot.com

Teri Beri - http://teriberi2.blogspot.com

Ruthie - www.septemberninthdesigns.com

Emily - http://creationsofanarmywife.blogspot.com/

Liz - http://www.lizspaperloft.com/

Cassandra - http://www.Ctimz3.blogspot.com

Kim - http://www.kimberlyharrisstudio.blogspot.com/

Veronica - http://vkcreate.blogspot.com/

Glora - http://glorascrafts.blogspot.com

Thursday, April 24, 2014

MCT ~ April Sneak Peek Day #4

Today is the last day of the My Creative Time April Sneak Peeks but don't worry we will be back tomorrow with the blog hop! You certainly don't want to miss that either. It will be jammed packed with even more AMAZING creations!

So today I actually have 2 cards for you! I will be showcasing both new sets, And Then Some (includes coordinating die) and Springtime In Paris ( includes coordinating die). I just can't say it enough how I am in awe of this release! There are endless possibilities with these set too!!! Miss Emma just ROCKS.

For my first card I used the Springtime In Paris stamp set. I wanted to go a little vintage, romantic and elegant. Paris seems (I have never been there) to be so romantic, beautiful and such an elegant place. I wanted to my card to say that the best way I could. I LOVE the Eiffel Tower die and stamp, they line up PERFECTLY to make your die cutting super easy! YAY!!! My little leaf stems and leaves to my roses are from the new die set, Stitched Pretty Flowers & Leave Dies. I think they make a great accent to any creation, besides what they are intended for.

Materials Used:

Springtime In Paris

Stitched Pretty Flower & Leaves Dies

Scalloped Stitched Envelope Die

Rolled Flower Dies

Vintage Stitched Label Dies

Build A Postcard

Script Type Background

Paper ~ PTI and Vellum

Ink ~ TH and Archival

Okay for my next card I wanted to go completely corky! I used the stamp set And Then Some. I LOVE,LOVE and did I say LOVE this "&" sign! I have wanted this forever and a day!!! So I made this card for my husband. We are the same at times and "then" sometimes so different! LOL! He is in boots almost all of the time, whether they be work boots, cowboy boots, hiking boots and yes even rubber boots. Working with concrete and feeding cows and me in high hills, sometimes, but most of the time they don't go with my pj's or sweats. Now if this was my sister, she is in high hills ALL the time! But mainly I wanted to make a fun card for him and play with words! I can so see this "&" sign for layouts and PL! Can't wait to use this more! Plus the bonus is the stamps that coordinate with this set match PERFECTLY with the die! YAY again!!!

Materials Used:

And Then Some

Girls' Night Out Stitched Dies

Stitched Boot Dies

Square Stitched Goody Dies

Paper ~ PTI and J's

Ink ~ Archival

***Sneak Peek giveaway!***

We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday & the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday in her video!

ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the better chance you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner!

For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE & let's start spreading the word! ;

Well I hope you enjoyed this week of sneak peeks and don't forget tomorrow starting at 11 am EST and 8 am PST the My Creative Time blog hop will begin! Hope to see you there!

NOTE:

I must apologize to the ladies who left me comments under this note. But I didn't want their sweet comments to go unappreciated ~ sorry ladies!!

Okay so by accident when I went to publish some comments early Friday morning I accidentally deleted them. I get my comments approved because of horrid spam. I was able to retrieve them in my email and copy and paste them.

Again ladies I apologize for not having enough sense or coffee!

jessica has left a new comment on your post "MCT ~ April Sneak Peek Day #4":

LOVE LOVE LOVE both of your cards Kim!!!! You really know how to showcase Emma's stamps and dies so perfectly!!
GREAT job my friend!!!!

AJ Scrapbooking and Cards has left a new comment on your post "MCT ~ April Sneak Peek Day #4":

Lovely Creations! I really like your Paris card.
jeria22@yahoo.com

Nina has left a new comment on your post "MCT ~ April Sneak Peek Day #4":

I love the vintage feel to this card - great use of the scalloped envie die.
nslee@comcast.net

Liz O. has left a new comment on your post "MCT ~ April Sneak Peek Day #4":

Fabulous cards Kim! They are so different and perfect in their own way, love the shoe one!TFS
Have a wonderful day!
Liz O
Unikebyyes {at}yahoo{dot} com

ScrappingLatina has left a new comment on your post "MCT ~ April Sneak Peek Day #4":

Oh my... I absoluCynthia Clark has left a new comment on your post "MCT ~ April Sneak Peek Day #4":

What fun projects. Love them both, but I really love the you and then me. Lol. Miss Emma, I think you should do a London theme set. London is my fave place. Awesome release. tely luv this... Soooo pretty... Thanks for the share... Scrappinglatina@aol.com

D- has left a new comment on your post "MCT ~ April Sneak Peek Day #4":

Very cute. Thanks for sharing.
Crafty hugs,
D~
DesignsbyDragonfly.blogspot
DMCARDMAKER at AOL dot COM

Cassandra has left a new comment on your post "MCT ~ April Sneak Peek Day #4":

I just love all the individual elements in that first one...they all go so well together!! And that second one....AWESOME!!!

CA Scrapper has left a new comment on your post "MCT ~ April Sneak Peek Day #4":

Wow, beautiful cards, I loved both of them. Cute idea using the boot and the shoe!

Leslie
cascrapper at gmail dot com

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

MCT ~ April Sneak Peak Day #3

Welcome to Day # 3 of the My Creative Time Sneak Peeks! I hope you everyone is LOVING the sneaks so far, I know I am! Well today may just knock your socks off! Emma blew my mind when I saw these 2 sets and instantly fell in love! Today we will be showcasing the Stitched Pretty Flower & Leaves Dies and Wishing You Were Here ( includes coordinating dies).

For my card today I used the Wishing You Were Here set. I LOVE this set ( okay I say this all the time but honestly I do) because it has the prettiest font, sentiments and oh my the dies! So I wanted to create a little scene because I wanted to use the patio stamp. For my sentiment, I did mask 2 stamps together from this set. LOVE how Emma's stamps allow you to do that very easily. Oh my I LOVE how this set just blends PERFECTLY together! I wanted to make my bench look a little weathered so I heat embossed the bench part. Not sure I achieved that but I have to say I LOVE how this card turned out. Now for my flowers I used the dies from the Way To Go ( part of this release) and some other dies from previous release that will be listed below.

Materials Used:

Wishing You Were Here

Way To Go

Stitched Grass Die

Fly Away With Me Dies

Fun Pockets

Paper ~ PTI, Vellum and K & Company

Ink ~ Archival, Stampin Up and Versa Mark

Clear Embossing powder

***Sneak Peek giveaway!***

For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE & let's start spreading the word! ;

That's it for me today but I will be back tomorrow! Thank you for always being so kind with your comments!

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

MCT ~ April Sneak Peek Day #2

Welcome to Day #2 of the My Creative Time April Sneak Peeks! Didn't yesterday just totally blow your mind with all that creativity! I know it did mine! Well today isn't any different than yesterday, so get ready to be AMAZED by this release and the design team! I must say I ADORE these two sets too! Okay when don't I LOVE Emma's stamps and dies!

Today we will be showcasing the stamps set Main Street and Way to Go. Both of these sets are FABULOUS! Plus the Way To Go set, comes with a bike die with tons of dies! Oh just wait...

So to make a long story short, my son needs a new bike. He has outgrown his bike for some time. It's actually a Diego bike and he is know 8! Yes ~ he needs a new one.! So I thought it would be awesome to make him a big tag to put in his Easter basket. So what PERFECT timing that Emma has come out with a bike die! Then I used the road from the stamp set Main Street to make a little path! The sentiments are so fun, hence the "Don't Crash" sentiment , I chuckled at that one!

Did you see a sneak for next month again???

Materials Used:

Way To Go

Main Street

Stitched 4x6 Journal Dies

Stitched Cartoon Cloud Dies

Paper ~ PTI, Vellum and Shiny Paper from J's

Ink ~ Archival and Versa Mark

Clear embossing powder

Ribbon from J's

eyelet

***Sneak Peek giveaway!***

For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE & let's start spreading the word! ;

Alright I will be back again tomorrow! Have a wonderful day

Monday, April 21, 2014

MCT ~ April Sneak Peak Day #1

Good morning! I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! Today is Sneak Peek Day #1 over at My Creative Time. I have to say this, but honestly Miss Emma has TOTALLY out done herself this time! This week will be jammed packed with tons of AMAZING stamps and dies! Just wait! I will try my best to not keep you long at all this week!

Today Emma and the design team will be showcasing 2 stamp sets: Pretty Spring Wreaths and Build A Pretty Flower. Oh my can I say I LOVE these 2 sets!

For my card today I used the Build A Pretty Flower. I had so much fun with this stamp set and there are endless possibilities. I just LOVE that these GORGEOUS flower stamps layer to build a beautiful flower! I am sure Emma will have more details on her blog.

Materials Used:

Pretty Spring Wreaths

Build A Pretty Flower

Paper ~ PTI

Ribbon ~ PTI

Ink ~ Stampin Up , Archival and Versa Mark

Clear Embossing powder

Sakura pen

Glossy Accents

I promised not to keep you long this week but before you go, I do want you to know I am sneaking something today that you will be seeing in the near future. Can you guess what that is! This will also be on your want list for sure!

***Sneak Peek giveaway!***

For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE & let's start spreading the word! ;

That's it for me today but I will be back tomorrow. Make sure you head on over and see the AMAZING design teams creations! Thanks for always being so kind and have a GREAT day!

Thursday, April 17, 2014

MCT ~ Designer Challenge

Hello! Today starts a new challenge over at My Creative Time! This time the challenge is hosted by the very talented and creative Teri. She has asked the design team to create a scrapbook layout in any size and format of your choice, using a variety of pockets and envelopes. Easy right!

So I have been wanting to scrap these pictures since last year. My brother in law and future sister in law took my son for the day. They called it Ryan Day! It was all about him. What 8 year all doesn't want a day ALL about him! They went to a local family fun center and did all kind of these. Thank goodness my future SIL knows me, she brought back the score card and pencil! I thought the Stitched Bracket Die made a great little pocket, plus it fit the score card PERFECTLY. Then the Stitched Gift Card Pocket Die fit a journal card. I put both of these at the top of the page so they can be easily pulled out to look at. I must admit, I cut my paper a little too short and thought how am I going to fix this! So I just took a strip of black paper and white embossed sentiments that I thought fit perfectly for this special day and added a few little hearts to fill in the spaces. LOVE how this looks and I might use it more often in the future.

Materials Used:

Bracket Sentiments

Circle Tab Sentiments

It's All About You

We Are Family

Lot's Of Love

Some Days Simply Require

Get Schooled

Never Be Lost

More Chocolate Greetings

Game Night

Stitched Bracket Dies

Stitched Circle Tab Die

4x4 Journal Die + More

Squared Stitched Goody Dies

Stitched Gift Card Pocket Die

Stitched Journal Die

Vintage Stitched Label Dies

Stitched "Capture" Frame Die with Arrow

Paper ~ PTI and DCWV

Ink ~ Archival & Versa Mark

white and clear embossing powder

homemade enamel dots

We hope you can join us in this fun challenge! Its a GREAT way to start or get caught up on your scrapbook! Click here for all the details.

Don't forget starting Monday April 21st the My Creative Time Sneak Peeks start! I am soooooo excited!

Have a great weekend and see you Monday!

Thursday, April 10, 2014

MCT ~ Thrifty Thursday

Good morning! Today is Thrifty Thursday over at My Creative Time, with Emma and the design team. This is when we get to create any project- card, scrapbook page, or anything, using scraps/leftovers or recycled items. I LOVE when we do this because it challenges us to use those scraps! I have a ton of them!

Besides my card base and the black piece of paper is from scraps. My star embossed piece of paper, forgot to take pictures, I must have stamped a flower background stamp on it. Then the yellow and white pieces of paper are scraps too! Again forgot to get picture. This card was very simple to make, as you can see! LOL

Materials Used:

Circle Tab Sentiments

3 Star Stitched Dies

Paper ~ PTI

Ribbon ~ May Arts Ribbon

Ink ~ Archival & Versa Mark

clear Embossing powder

Embossing folder

sequins

Head on over to My Creative Time to see the design teams projects!

NOTE: Please keep Franklin Regional School District in your thoughts and prayers. It is a neighboring school district that I have family members and many friends that have children that attend there... Thank You!

Monday, April 7, 2014

MCT ~ Scrapping The Little Things

Good morning! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I know my family did! We celebrated my mom and her twin sisters 70th birthday! Memories that I will cherish forever.

So lets get right to it today! Today is Scrapping The Little Things over at My Creative Time.
This is when Emma and the design team tries to catch up on our scrapbooks. I decided today I would do a PL page for my sons upcoming baseball season. We have only had one practice so far. April is bringing us lots of rain, but that is okay its better than snow!
I tried to make a baseball field or what I thought it looked like. Well this caused such an up roar in my house ( not really an up roar) but boy my men were trying to tell me how to make it. What they didn't seem to get it was I had to fit my baseball field on the 4x4 Journal Die + More. I did my best and also told them to make their own version! LOL! For my infield, I think that is what its called, the negative part of the Stitched "Capture" Frame with Arrow Die. I pretty much based everything around that. Made my own little bases and a Spellbinders circle for the outfield and pieced everything together. For the words baseball and season, I used the Lowercase Fun Dies. I cut them out in white card stock and foam. I wanted them to have dimension. I used the baseball image from Grand Slam stamp set and just stamped it on the letters. I actually LOVE how this turned out. I will list all the materials used under each card to make it simple.

Materials Used:

4x4 Journal Die + More

Lowercase Fun Dies

Grand Slam

Paper ~ PTI & paper from my stash

Ink ~ Archival

Wink of Stella Pen

Foam

Materials Used:

Stitched "Captured" Frame with Arrow Die

Stitched 4x6 Journal Dies ( numbers)

4x4 Journal Die + More

Vintage Stitched Label Dies

Paper ~ PTI & paper from stash

Grand Slam

Ink ~ Archival

twine

Now for this card I lifted this idea from my boss lady Emma! I couldn't find the post but she used the Spring Chicken Backgrounds for a chain link fence one time! Well I just LOVED that idea!!!! Thanks Emma!

Materials Used:

4x4 Journal Die + More

Scallop & Stitched Circle

Vintage Stitched Label Dies

Spring Chicken Backgrounds

Paper ~ PTI and paper from my stash

Ink ~ Archival

Okay that is it for me today! Make sure you head over and check out the design teams creations! Click here.

Oh but wait ~ don't forget, starting the week of April 21st ~ Emma and the design team will begin April's Sneak Peeks! This release is so BEAUTIFUL and jammed packed with so many wonderful products!

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

MCT ~ Try Me Tuesday

Good morning! Happy April ~ lets hope Mother Nature decides to come around for ALL of us and bring beautiful weather!!!

Today is Tyr Me Tuesday over at My Creative Time with Emma and the design team! This week we will be making a card using masking in some way. There are different ways to mask things. I chose to take the simple route, believe it or not I have never tried this! I used regular old masking tape, some Stampin up ink pads and cardstock! Simple right. Well I LOVED making this card! So simple but fun! I might be doing this more often! Of course I added a ribbon/bow ( when don't I??) but only used one My Creative Time product! How in the world did this happen?? I do LOVE the simplicity of this card!