7 Kids Crafts: You Blow My Mind

Hello Crafty Friends,


I hope you are having fun with all of the mermaids as much as I am coloring them up and mixing them up with their marine friends. The stamp I colored up today is Treasure Tempestwind and Eddy (instead of using Eddy I used Hootie from the Sweet November - Squishy and Hootie set
For the sentiment I was inspired by Hootie and being a blowfish I had this song stuck in my head ever since I first saw him. The song is called: "Outstanding" by The Gap Band. 
I just couldn't shake the idea every time I saw Hootie so I created a digi sentiment saying, "You blow my mind!" because she's so amazing to him... hehee even though in reality the blowing up for a puffer fish is actually a defense mechanism.

Keep in mind that if you want the 3 newest mermaid sets, they are only available until July 1st 2019

Treasure Tempestwind and Eddy (from the vault)

Sweet November - Squishy and Hootie set

Copic 

colors used:

E00, E11, E13, E25, R21, R20

E18, E15, E11

R22, R29, R89

B01, BG45

YG95, BG96

R05, R27, R22, R29, R89

Y08, Y15,  Y32, YR23, YR24

Then embellished with 

Nuvo

Crystal Drops - Metallic - Mustard Gold

for the gold belt chain, earring and hair brooch

Jewel Drops - Sea Breeze

for the bubbles

Crystal Drops - Gloss - Simply White

for more texture on Hootie 

Then I used 

Spectrum Noir Sparkle brush pen

for the scales, bra and some on the sand

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Katya Bess

Twinkle, Twinkle, little bat

Hello Everyone,

This digi stamp is called Alicia Bel: Pretty Ritty. I was inspired by the Alice in Wonderland, Dormouse so I colored her up in the way the cartoon Disney movie portrays him.  I hand wrote the little song he sings:

"Twinkle, twinkle, little bat. 

How I wonder what you're at, 

Up above the world you fly, 

Like a a teatray in the sky."

I used Copic markers to color her up 

and Distress Oxides for the background.

Most of the Copic makers used:

R21, R30

R30, E04, E23, E27, E29

W1, W00, YG03, YG17, YG67

RV06, RV09, RV19, RV66

V04, V05, V06, V09, V15

Y08, Y26, Y28

Thanks for stopping by,

Katya Bess

March Kraftin' Kimmie Peeks Day 2

Welcome back to Day TWO of our March release of 2018

at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

In keeping with our birthday theme for this month,

we're introducing a super fun set by artist, Annie Rodrigue!

It's called BIRTHDAY BIANCA!!!

This lovely stamp set comes with one large main image and FOUR super sassy sentiments!!

All of the Krafty Krew design team members and Krafty Guests listed below have lots of great designs to share with you today featuring the BIRTHDAY BIANCA stamp set! Be sure to hop around and leave lots of love at each and every stop because one lucky commenter will WIN a $10 gift voucher to the krafty shop! Plus we're doing a GIVEAWAY of the ENTIRE release on the Krafty Friends facebook page! 

The winners will be announced at the party so don't miss it!

You'll get to see all the incredible creations for March as we share them each day this week! Be sure to join us at the LIVE Online Release Party on Saturday afternoon at 1pm EST! We'll be checking out ALL of the THREE new clear stamp sets, sharing fabulous creations, giving away prizes and having tons of krafty fun!

Happy hoppin'!

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Hey there! So here is my take on this Birthday Bianca. Isn't she just
so fabulous! Love this image!

I've been listening to Melanie Martinez music on iTunes but I was

inspired by her music video Pity Party.

I gave her the two-tone hair, the gap in her teeth, sat her on an antique couch similar to her video. LOL

I had so much fun creating this scene. Of course she isn't crying though. haha

I think I will do more coloring inspired by Melanie Martinez style.

Then I felt like there was too much of a white background so I colored in a wall color with 

Y23 and used Distress Ink to antique the edges.

Then I tried to do a wooden floor... I think I should have used guidelines or at least a ruler...
Either way I had loads of fun recreating a scene from a music video without the tears. LOL 

I hope you liked my card. 

Don't forget to hop on to see more inspiration from all of the Krafty Peeps on the inlinkz lineup. 

Thank you for visiting!

Katya Bess

Sweetie Pie Liberty

Hi and welcome to Day #1 of Stamp Anniething's April release!  

This month is all about being in the kitchen... who doesn't like fresh baked goods, right?

Meet our newest stamp,

Liberty, Sweetie Pie!

Liberty will be available in the store Friday along with the other 2 stamps we will be showing  you  this week!!

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Here is the Project I made :

Liberty, Sweetie Pie!

I kept thinking on all of the yummy sweet potato pies my MIL makes for

our family Thanksgiving Dinner

but I only had pumpkin paper haha not my favorite 

but there have been a few I've enjoyed. :P

Then as I colored this stamp I kept thinking of all or should I say few

pie songs I know and probably... or most likely... well heck 

definitely have nothing to do with real pies. hahaha

Do you remember that song by Domino called Sweet Potato Pie?

Or the one by Warrant called Cherry Pie? or maybe a newer song

called Trap Queen by Fetty Wap... I was very disappointed

that he really wasn't in the kitchen cooking pies for his baby

but I'm guilty of still jamming that song 

and putting that sweet image in my head. 

Yes, I'm weird.  haha

I used Copic markers

and dies from 

La-La Land Crafts and My Creative Time

The big rose is from Wild Orchid Crafts that I got 

from The Not2Shabby Shop I just colored it with a Copic refill R37

the paper is from Doodlebug Designs called Fall Friends

I used sketch from Mojo Monday

here is a close-up

I fussy cut her and paper pieced her dress, apron and hair bow. 

This stamp will be available in the STORE Friday!

For more inspiration from my the DT visit here:

http://stampanniething.blogspot.com/2016/04/april-release-day-1-liberty-sweetie-pie.html

Thanks for joining us for our April Release.

Have a great day!

Katya Bess

Entering card at:

http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2016/04/mojo-monday-442-contest.html

use sketch

Fluffy Bunny - Conejito Pelucita

Hello and happy weekend!

Today I'm showing a card I created for my mother. My mother grew up taking care of many animals  she has always had chickens, parrots, pigs, cows and horses among other critters. When I was a young child I remember having rabbits and turtles too. To this day my mom still has lots of chickens and a bunny. She had a very soft white bunny named Capullo (pronounced Kah-poo-yo)
but it went under the fence and she never found it again... now she has one that my baby named Henrietta. Henrietta is sort of grayish brown color and my kids love being around her especially my youngest daughter Daenerys. 

I created this card using the stamp Melanie - Need a Hug. I felt this was the perfect image to make a card my mom and color Melanie as my daughter and no she doesn't have purple hair but I'm sure she wouldn't mind that. LOL   

I used Copic markers to color her. 

I came up with this purple hair combo which is one of my favorites to use

V04, V06, V09 and V17

For the bunny I used E70, W0, W1, W3, and a very tiny bit amount of W5.

The paper is from Wild Rose Studio and it's called Blackberry Lane

and I printed the poem on top. 

The poem/song is from a Spanish Gatorade commercial called "Conejito Pelucita" which translates to Fluffy Bunny but I'm not sure who wrote the poem.... It's a really cute though!

Here is a close-up of my coloring and paper piecing.

Thank you for looking.

Have a wonderful day.

Katya Bess

Simply Betty Stamps Secret Release # 3: Sneak Peeks

Hello there my crafty peeps!

Wooo.... I been on a roll with coloring... and I say that 'cause I'm usually super slow at it or it takes me several days to finish a project LOL (no seriously).

Make sure you start from the beginning so you won't miss any of the amazing project. If you're coming from Rachel's page  http://rachelspaperwishes.blogspot.com/ then you're in the right place; if not then your starting point should be at: http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/ 


So here is my card using: Betty Little Munster Lady.

I still consider myself "Halloween challenged" so I asked my hubby, 

"What does this image look like to you?"

He said, "It looks like a Priest, Mage or Warlock... but then again maybe not Priest

since the costume cut looks sort of 'dark' but it still looks like a conjurer or spellcaster." 

To me all that just means some type of witch LOL I used to play World of Warcraft a long long time ago but I don't remember any of this stuff and 

I don't remember playing with any of those races or classes. 

BUT his info gave me an idea... I have this paper stack named, 

ALL SEASONS by Recollections

I chose two Halloween papers from that stack and fussy cut the potions. 

I tried to hand-write the letters a little sketchy with a white jelly roll 

using the opening lyrics from this song called: 

I Put a Spell on You by Screamin' Jay Hawkins, yep it's an oldie heehee.

I don't know what I'm going to do with this card yet (scratching my head) LOL.

Here is a close-up:

I used Spectrum Noirs on everything except the lips 

and the light part of her hair. 

Anyway I hope I didn't bore you too much with my rambling next in line for the sneak peek is:

Aeryn Kelly-Reitmeyer http://www.aerynkelly.com

Thanks for visiting and go ahead keep on peeking heehe!

Katya Bess

I'm entering this card at:

http://designedtocolor.blogspot.com/2012/10/october-theme-week-day-4-horribly.html

Day 4: Horribly Haunting

Playing with COPIC markers and Color pencils

Hello Everyone,

"Espero que este bien de salud y en sus finanzas...." my grandma always starts her letters when she writes to me LOL Basically  she hopes that I'm in good health and doing good in my finances- I'm also hoping that for you my crafty friends.

Speaking of finances.... I bought more Copic Ciao markers.... just 24 more... lol I only had a set of 8 Manga Skin Colors (which I hadn't even used) and getting frustrated with lack of vibrancy or just having to color and go over it again with pencils and OMS which also takes too long. Sometimes the pencils work for me and lately it hasn't- more so because of time blending. I probably just should have gotten a larger set of Prismacolor pencils and different point sizes of tortillon blenders so I won't have to stop and "sharpen" (nail file) my one point.

After playing with my Copic markers I see why there are so many people talking about Copic classes and certifications- but I tried. Only because they're more expensive and the "best" out there doesn't mean it'll color wonderfully like you want them to.... you have to also know how to color and have special strokes and know what colors to blend. LOL it's weird because I know how to paint I mean I can blend well and not make lines or make a blotchy mess all over the place (aka the face- the most important part) with paint. I guess I just need more practice with these markers. Overall I like them. I also need to watch more YouTube tutorials and one day if there is a class nearby I may attend. If I just lay down one color I'm fine no streaking but blending is where I need help. In the meanwhile I'll keep practicing.

Coloring some of The Greeting Farm's

Cheeky Beach girls

Here is my attempt at blending but off the paper and bringing to the paper instead of blending straight on the paper.

This one I am planning on making her look like she's wearing a dress 

and I'm cutting off her beach ball. I used colored pencils and OMS for her hair 

and eyes (which I changed from green to blue.) 

The skin, flower, slippers and swimsuit were done with Copic markers.

The lips with a gelly roll.

 I don't know what I was thinking with the hair but it made

me think of those retro posters where the color is a little bit exaggerated so I'm keeping it as is.

I used Copic markers for everything on this Cheeky. 

This is more obvious where my blending skills are lacking on the face.

Trying to work on African American skin too... but don't have many of the Copic "browns"

So I didn't do anything to blend the skin. The hair, eyes and ball are colored with pencils.

The flower, slippers and swimsuit were done on a sparkly cardstock. 

Gelly roll lips. 

This one wasn't as bad coloring since the lightest skin tones felt a little easier for me. 

The hair, the swimsuit, ball, flower and slippers were done with colored pencils

and no OMS except the hair.

With my family life I color here and there so I didn't get to color and cut out in one sit; just took the pictures all at once. Plus looking at some of my older post my lighting really seems to suck so I took my Cheeky's outside in the mild sun to snap some photos.

Here is a card I made with the first Cheeky Beach I have post if you scroll up, you'll see.

This is for Mother's Day- a 'Mum' I met from the crafting world. I sat her at what I call an English Garden the paper is from Recollections All Seasons 12x12. The crackle paper I printed the bench on is from the Pastel, Heart Warming Vintage Collection- Crafty Secrets.

The bench is a digi stamp from http://digitaltuesday.blogspot.com/2011/03/digital-two-for-tuesday-79.html the blog name is  Digital Two for Tuesday.

I love this bench and Also because I haven't bought the newest TGF stamps 

with those cute little seats. Plus this one has that vintage feel. 

The Sentiment is from the "Mom" collection from Our Daily Bread Designs- http://www.ourdailybreaddesigns.com/mom.html I love that site!

Here is a close up of the Cheeky sitting on the bench. 

This also makes me think of that song, 'Sitting in the Park' waiting for yoooooooooou by: Billy Stewart 

LOL so not related to the card.

The inside may be a corny (belated) Mother's day poem but it came from me so hopefully she likes it.

Well that's all folks.

Crafty hugs,

Katya Bess

I entered my card at:

http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/group/cmccopicchallengegroup  - Anything goes with Alcohol Markers and Colored Pencils

http://www.farmfreshchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-cleanings-gone-retro.html  

-dig out something VERY old  that you have from TGF