PKS Change Up Your Stamps ~ Need a hug?

Hi crafty friends!  

Today I've taken over the Peachy Keen Blog with a tutorial!  Now before I start I want you to know that I'm not an expert in Copics or stamping.  However I recently took a stamping class that helped me to look at my stamp collection differently!  To really be creative with them.  

Also in the class I realized that I've become partial to one layer cards, or with just a bit popped up.  Rest assured, if you've been following for any length of time then you know that I LOVE a layered card, I will continue to make them! :)

I just love Mr. Cranky Franky!  

Oh, and the inside sentiment is too funny!  Kathy's humor cracks my up!

The Supplies!

I first used VersaMark and Glitter Black embossing powder to create the outline of Mr. Cranky.

Then heat set it.

Next I used black memento ink for the face.

 Once everything had cooled, I used copic markers to color him.

After I completed the coloring, I fussy cut Mr. Cranky.

Of course I needed him to come alive, so I added some glossy accents to his one eye..."He's Alive"!  :)  Set aside to let him dry!

  

For the background I wanted the look of different pattern paper yet only use one layer.  So I taped off the area that I didn't want to be stamped.

Then I inked the edges of the stamp.

Next I carefully removed the tape and stamped my card base.  This card is folded in half.

As you can see it's a bit askew, but I'll fix that shortly.

With another pattern stamp, I did the same thing with the tape.

Again I inked it up.

Removed the tape and stamped the image.

You can see that there a bit of a gap between the images.  Now I'm going to fix it being crooked and the gap

.I taped off so the part that was crooked and missing is now straight.  I'm using a wide painters tape and didn't want to waste to much so I tore it in half lengthwise and used the straight edge to create the space to be embossed.  I'm all about using what you have.  :)

You can see where I added the silver tinsel embossing powder.

After I embossed a few purple bats, I added some pop dots to Mr. Cranky!

Isn't he FUN!

recipe

Peachy Keen Stamps

PK-1394 Chinese Swirls Background Stamp

PK-1348 Candy Stripe Background Stamp

PK-1419 Cranky Franky Stamp set

August 2014 STOM

Memento ink

Extras

Stampin' Up ink

Papertrey Ink Cardstock

Xpress It Blending Cardstock

Copic Markers

Embossing Powders, silver tinsel, purple

VersaMark ink

Glossy Accents

pop dots

painters tape

Like I said, I'm not an expert at either copic markers or stamping, however I hope this gives you the courage to be creative and try something you haven't done before...whether this or something else!

Have a beautifully creative day!

MCT Made In Minutes ~ I love you!

Good morning paper lovin' friends, I hope you had a beautiful weekend!  It was another sunny one in California.  I love the sun, however we REALLY need the rain...which isn't expected anytime soon. :/

Today is Made In Minutes over at My Creative Time.  I love this segment, since I always get ideas for cards that can be made in minutes or easily mass produced!  Quick and easy are always a good thing in my book!

recipe:

My Creative Time

Stitched Cartoon Cloud Dies

Fun Paper Airplane Die

Plane & Simple Stamps

Extras

Papertrey Ink cardstock

Stampin' Up ink

Scrap Paper

PKS September Blog Hop!

The excitement has been building for the past two days and now the time has FINALLY arrived!

WELCOME to the September Release and Reveal Blog Hop at Peachy Keen Stamps!

This All Occasion release brings wonderful images for projects centered around a birthday theme, as well as some great stamps that pair up perfectly with stamps that have been released previously this year. I can see the Birch Background stamp used with our camping themed release, a rustic Christmas project, Halloween, masculine “guy” cards and so, so much more! Smile Eagle goes amazingly well with the Birch Background, too, and can’t us just see that little fella used for some AWESOME patriotic projects? There’s the Haunted A2 Background, which comes just in time to make some quick and easy Halloween projects, OR pair it up with last month’s release or ANY of our Halloween themed stamps for more versatility. The PKSC-33 Stamp of the Month, Ballerina Bear, and the Sentiments for the September 2014 Release are fabulous “go to” sets for any age! And last but certainly not least are the Variety Face Assortments. It wouldn’t be a PKS release without faces, and these are some of the cutest and most versatile yet! Turn a simple project into something SUPER SPECTACULAR just by adding an adorable Peachy Keen Face! These are must haves, for sure!!

Gotta love a wobble...and one more project for you!

recipe:

Peachy Keen Stamps

PK-1426 Ballet Bear

Cheek Chalk Brushes

White Gel Pen

Memento Ink

Actionl Wobble

Extras 
My Creative Time ~ banner dies, circle dies, edge dies
Papertrey Ink cardstock
Echo Park pattern paper
X-Press It Blending Card for Copic Markers
Copic Markers
Sequins
Wink of Stella glimmer pen
chunky glitter
glossy accents

Off the charts AMAZING, right? These stamps are NOW available in The Peachy Keen Stamps Shop, and as always, you can pick these new releases up at a discounted price for a limited time!

Now it’s time to do a little hopping to celebrate AND give you a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate from Peachy Keen Stamps!!  The WINNER from the Blog Hop as well as the winners from both days of sneak peeks will be announced here on Monday, September 8th.

Below, you’ll find the complete blog hop order, and all you need to do to be eligible for the prize is hop along, and leave comments here and on our designer’s blogs. That’s it! We’ll select one random winner from ALL the comments to win the $50 prize so they can do a little peachy shopping! Have fun, enjoy the hop, and GOOD LUCK!!!

The Peachy Keen Stamps Blog

Amy Crockett
Liz Munoz  You Are HERE
Brigit Mann  YOUR NEXT STOP
Jessica Esch
Saundra Rega
Gigi McKellips
Emily Kluender
Lorie Souther

Thanks for joining us for our September Release! We love and appreciate our peachy friends so much, and we hope you’ve enjoyed the creations as much as we’ve enjoyed bringing them to you!

PKS September Sneak Peeks Day 2 ~ Smile!

Welcome back creative friends to Peachy Keen Stamps September 2014 Release Day 2!

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How about that first day of sneak peeks? Pretty amazing, right? Well we have more!!

Tonight our talented team members are sharing some outstanding creations using four new stamp sets that were originally designed and created to go with various other stamp sets or themes that have been previously released. Each month as Kathy begins her creative process, she takes sketches and ideas from a specific theme and runs with it. There's no way she could possibly include each and EVERY sketch or idea in every release, but some of them are just too darned cute NOT to make the cut at some point. This is where this release comes in. This evening you will see creations using the Haunted A2 Background, Birch Frame Background, Ballet Bears, and Smile Eagle.

The peachy team has managed to blow us away once again with their amazing work!

How can you not smile when this silly eagle is on an Action Wobble!

recipe:

Peachy Keen Stamps

PK-1427 Smile Eagle.

PK-1425 Birch Frame A2 

Cheek Chalk Brushes

White Gel Pen

Memento Ink

Actionl Wobble

Extras

My Creative Time ~ banner die

My Minds Eye pattern paper

Papertrey Ink Cardstock

X-Press It Blending Card for Copic Markers

Copic Markers

Glossy Accents

Button

Chalk

Hemp

Friends, be sure to drop by their blogs for ALL the information about how they created these amazing samples and don't forget to leave your comments for a chance to win ALL of the stamp sets being featured tonight!
 Winners will be announced on Monday, September 8th.
Thanks you for joining us tonight! Mark your calendars and set your alarm for TOMORROW night at 6 p.m. CDT, when you can join us for the complete Release and Reveal Blog Hop!
There's lots more fun, prizes and inspiration on tap, and we'll see you then!!!

PKS September Sneak Peek Day 1 ~ make a wish!

Hello and WELCOME!

It's Peachy Keen Stamps sneaky peeky time once again and we are so excited to have you join us tonight and tomorrow night for some crafty fun that will feature images for many special occasions!

Do you ever find yourself beginning to create a birthday card or project and just wish you had a simple "go to" stamp set that you could make great use of? One for any age, boy, girl, man, woman, friends, etc...? I think all of us have found ourselves in that place. In need of a set that we can quickly and easily create something fabulous with, or use those same images to add wonderful details to a more complex creation. Well, look no further, because that's just what we have for you!

Here's a little bit about where inspiration for this month's Stamp of the Month came from in Kathy's words...

Last month, I personally had several milestone birthdays to send cards out for. I found myself wishing I had a simple yet versatile birthday stamp set! I think if I would have had these stamps around I TOTALLY would have used them.

Happy and Healthy Hugs to All!

:)Kathy Jakopovich

Now on to my project...

recipe

Peachy Keen Stamps

PKSC-33 Stamp of the Month

PK-1428 Sentiments for September 2014

Cheek Chalk Brushes

White Gel Pen

Memento Ink

Extras

My Creative Time ~ banner die

Papertrey Ink Cardstock

Echo Park Pattern Paper

X-Press It Blending Card for Copic Markers

Copic Markers

Chalk

Wink of Stella shimmer

Glossy Accents

Along with a super versatile birthday set, this month we have some great add on stamp sets

that will go just beautifully with previously released themes. Tonight we bring you designer creations using PKSC-33 Stamp of the Month set, PK-1428 Sentiments for September 2014, and PK-1429 and PK-1430, which are the newest faces to PKS. The Variety Face Assortment and Variety Faces 1 1/8 inch faces will allow you to add some new peachy cuteness to your creations.

PRIZES :: PRIZES :: PRIZES!!!

We will be choosing one lucky winner from all the comments on the PKS Blog, AND Designer Blogs to receive all of the stamp sets being showcased this evening. That gives you one chance to win for each comment you leave! Good luck, and enjoy!!! ALL winners from sneak peeks and our Release and Reveal Blog Hop will be announced on Monday, September 6th.

Thanks for stopping by and we'll see you tomorrow! Same time... Same place!!!

MCT Tag It Tuesday ~ wishing you sunshine!

Good morning!  I hope that you had a happy Labor Day Weekend and you were able to get some relaxation in!  My day was filled with crafting, relaxing, and spending time with family...it was the perfect day!

Today we are sharing tags that are inspired by this photo and colors.  

This is what I came up with :)  I can't wait to see what my design teammates created...how similar or different they will be!

recipe:

My Creative Time

Tag Dies

Tag Layer Dies

I'm Here For You Rain Or Shine stamp set

Stitched Umbrella Die

Extras

Stampin'Up ink

Papertrey Ink Cardstock

Bazzill Cardstock

Ribbon

Button

Sequins

Have a beautiful day!