Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge...Fairy Tales...and one more trip down the RABBIT HOLE...

I'm trying to think of a way that one will segue nicely into the other...for it just so happens that today's Kraftin' Kimmie challenge is all about Fairy Tales...and when I think of Fairy Tales...I of course think of Alice.

I'm having a blast as January Guest Designer for Kraftin' Kimmie and couldn't wait to get coloring ;)  That being said, I used Gabrielle on today's card as she is definitely Alice-esque and adorable, at that.  All ready for tea...all ready for another trip down the RABBIT hole...

You see, this is where it gets a bit hard for me....but I have some Oh Alice news.  Today will be our last challenge as Oh, Alice will be closing its doors.  However, one of our DT members, Lynne, has graciously offered to turn her blog,  'The Altered Alice", into the new home of Oh, Alice.  I am truly grateful for the one-year run we've had :)  I won't be doing much in the way of challenge blogs anymore as I really want to concentrate on TGF, Unity, and Taylored Expressions, not to mention getting to play with some pretty fun twine for the next 12 months ;)   And there are SCS challenge...neglected stamps...you guys know the drill ;)

It's simply time-and although I'm a bit sad because I love Alice so very much, Alice has a permanent place in my heart and in my dreams more so than on paper...and I'm ok with that :)  Still, it's hard to let something go-silly as it sounds, I know it's "just" a blog...but still...hard to let it go.

My card today, in addition to the adorable Gabrielle, uses Nikki Sivils paper.  Nikki is once again our AWESOME sponsor this week and I cannot thank her enough for being SO, SO super generous, not only to the players but also to our  DT.  Be sure to check out the PRIZE this last week of Oh, Alice and how you can enter!

Thanks to EVERYONE who helped make Oh, Alice a success and to my AMAZING DT, the "Twisted Sisters"...you will always be just as twisty to me <3  hee hee.

Be sure you stop by the Kraftin' Kimmie stamps blog to see what else the Krafty Gurlz have come up with for you and also to see what this week's prize is!  TONS of fun!

In other news, today as you read this I have MUCH to be happy and excited about, too!  My cousin/BFF Kim is in town and today we are meeting up w/ my friend Suzanne Dean for her Copic class her in Nashville and then tomorrow we'll be showing her around.  She is HOPING to run into Tim McGraw..we'll keep our fingers crossed, LOL!

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone...it's time for one last trip down the Rabbit Hole... :)

Kraftin' Kimmie RELEASE DAY Blog Hop!..

Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new JANUARY images!  You've probably just made it over here from DONNA's blog, but if you're just getting here, make sure to start on the KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS blog! We’re kicking 2011 off with a bang as we have SIXTEEN new stamps for you!!  As you’ve seen over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks,  Annie Rodrigue has created some incredibly sweet BERRY GIRLS!!  There are six images in the complete set and they are Abigail Apple, Andrea Acorn, Lily Lemon, Olivia Orange, Rebecca Raspberry and Stella Strawberry! Each one comes with a coordinating accessory stamp AND a bonus sentiment stamp!!  My card today uses OLIVIA ORANGE:

She is SUPER fun to color and I adored pairing her up with some fun DP's :)  What's more?

We ALL have baby cards to make every year and this month, Steven Leary has brought us the most adorable BABY images!!  There are babies, teddy bears, ducks and a pair of little mice you might know!    They are Baby Bubble Bath, Special Delivery, Tiny Miles and Maisie, Buggy Full ‘O Ducks and Teddy Bear Trio!!  Two of them also come with matching sentiment stamps!!

Also this month we are excited to be sharing the last five stamps from our past artist, Crissy Armstrong!  These stamps are just full of cuddly cuteness!  Check out these adorable ANIMALS!!  They are Buster the Bulldog, the Froggie Family, Cheeky Monkey, Stripes the Zebra and Tickled Pink Piggies!  And each one comes with a coordinating sentiment stamp also!! 

We are thrilled to have ALL THREE of our amazing artists joining in the hop today!! If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog!  As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky stampers will win packages of stamps from the new release!!  And when you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie shop, because ALL the new images are NOW available!  

Again we’ve got ‘Gimme Kimmie’s Kits’ for those of you who just HAVE to have all the new images!  We’ve grouped each line of stamps together and called them the ‘Gimme Kimmies Kits’!!!  Instead of clicking on each image that you’d like, you only have to click once to pick up a Gimme Kimmies Kit AND it’s at a discounted price!!  What could be better???

Well, I hope youv'e enjoyed today's post here and now it's off to DIANA's blog next!   Thanks so much for stopping by and I have LOVED being a Krafty Guest for January!

Sweet as Apple Pie...Krafty Peeks Day 3!

Hey everyone!

Please make sure you stop by the Oh, Alice blog today for a NEW challenge and follow up on the Nikki Sivils winner!  I unfortunately do not have a card for Oh, Alice today but I will be there in spirit ;)

Today is Day THREE of Krafty Peeks from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps and also our Saturday challenge!  This week's challenge on the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Blog is to use FLOWERS on your card.

I have a special sneak peek for you today using an image from one of my FAVE artists-Annie Rodrigue! Annie's images are what drew me to Kraftin' Kimmie when she first opened her doors and the rest was history!  Meet:  ABIGAIL APPLE:

Isn't she fabulous?  I colored her w/ my Copics and used PTI Distressed Dot and Crate paper Restoration papers on my card with some Prima flowers to match and I LOVE how she remains the focal point of this card because she is big, bold, and the detail on her dress is AMAZING!  I love how she comes with the sentiment "You're as sweet as apple pie!"

Be sure to stop by the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps blog too, for the complete list of DT members previewing NEW images today.  There are SIXTEEN new releases in ALL-that is HUGE!

Until tomorrow-when I'll be back for our release day Blog hop....xoxo~

Krafty Peeks-Day 2...

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Well, we are back for day 2 of Kraftin' Kimmie Krafty Peeks and things are JUST DUCKY over here!  We are on our FIFTH snow day-have been out this entire week, Monday through Friday and this coming Mon. is Martin Luther King Jr. day so we will have been out a WHILE.

THANKFULLY we have been having a blast w/ the new pup and my sister is coming in for a late "Christmas" tonight so I am SUPER stoked to have her and Bobby visiting w/ us for the weekend!  You'll have to check in w/ me on Monday though to make sure Kekipu is safe...she keeps threatening to steal her, LOL!!!

Well, today I am previewing an image by Steven Leary called "Buggy Full o' Ducks".  Ok, seriously HOW STINKIN' CUTE is this?!?   That is so me w/ my babies, LOL!  I ADORE this QUACKTASTICNESS and you will definitely need to add this stamp to your collection!

I am amongst such HUGE talent as a January Krafty Guest for Kraftin' Kimmie stamps I can't even TELL ya-be sure to stop by the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Blog to see who is previewing what and to see even MORE cuteness-it's abounding!

See you tomorrow for Day 3!  I am having a BLAST!  Dont' forget to scroll down for my FFF post with The Greeting Farm today, too!  Thanks!

Just as a leopard can't change it's spots...

We ALL know that one, don't we?

Well, I'm not sure I've ever seen a pink zebra before in my world, there are pink zebras and I'm sure that doesn't shock you ;)

THANK YOU for stickin' with me today to see day ONE of our Kraftin' Kimmie Sneak Peeks as our January releases are all set to release on SUNDAY!   I am LOVING the adorable-ness I am seeing this month and am SO honored that Kim asked me to come back as Jan. Guest! So, without further adieu, here is "Stripes the (pink) Zebra":

I used some Echo Park DP and my sewing machine and I'm pretty smitten w/ this image-I think it is soooo super cute how the Zebra is chasing the butterfly.  Adorable and I'll definitely be using him again!

Be sure to stop by Kim's blog and the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps blog to see MORE previews from the Krafty Girlz...I am amongst some AMAZING talent on this team, oh my!

See you back here tomorrow w/ more sneaks!  Ciao!

Kraftin' Kimmie and Oh, Alice...two of my favorite girls!...

`Oh, I've had such a curious dream!' said Alice, and she told her sister, as well as she could remember them, all these strange Adventures of hers that you have just been reading about; and when she had finished, her sister kissed her, and said, `It WAS a curious dream, dear, certainly: but now run in to your tea; it's getting late.' So Alice got up and ran off, thinking while she ran, as well she might, what a wonderful dream it had been.

-- Chapter 12, Alice in Wonderland

Hey everyone!   Today I have a DOUBLE post and a fun announcement-I've been asked to stay on as a JANUARY GUEST DESIGNER by Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps after finishing out my December Guest term and i am just THRILLED!  Today is the first Saturday of the month and we have a FUN Challenge at the KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS Blog hosted by the AMAZINGLY talented Michelle Boyer!  The challenge this week is 'TIME TO UNWIND"-use NO ribbon, twill, twine,  thread, etc. on your cards! 

We also have a HUGE giveaway on the Oh, Alice blog today!  Our generous sponsor, Nikki Sivils, is offering a huge prize to help you capture those memories! One randomly drawn winner will receive a 6x6 inch pad, 12x12 inch designer paper, and  burlap covered buttons from the Happy Holly-Days Collection!  My card uses the "Something for Everyone" papers by Nikki and I love the pretty blue colors of these papers.  Here's my card using Nikki Sivils and my stamp is from Kraftin' Kimmie's "Lilith". LOVE her!

Be sure to check out the Oh, ALICE blog for all the details of this week's challenge as they are SUPER lenient an I'm looking forward to a TON of players! The design team this week will be showing off some fabulous paper from our generous sponsor, Nikki Sivils. They will be using the wonderful  "Something for Everyone" collection in beautiful Alice blue or the Happy Holly-Days collection. Take a look!

You have until Friday, January 14th, 8 p.m. CST to submit your creations  for BOTH challenges-Kraftin' Kimmie AND Oh, Alice!  

Hope everyone has a FANTASTIC WEEKEND!  I will be catching up on SLEEP and my Google reader and hope you're not upset w me if I haven't been by!  I will be making some serious rounds this weekend and CANNOT WAIT to see what you've been up to!  xoxo  ~Jess :) 

DUDE...where's my card?...

Haha-see what I did there?  Isn't there a movie called "Dude, where's my car?"  I seem to recall there might be :)

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 today-I SO SO appreciaete it
WHY the California-inspired lingo this morning?  Well, there's a DUDE Challenge going on over at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps on their Challenge Blog!   This week, we are excited to announce a special, extended challenge and well, it's for DUDE's only!

Have your husband, boyfriend, son, uncle, brother, (whoever!) get to stampin'! and voila!  It's kind of fun, a nice break for you but chance to win free goodies from Kraftin' Kimmie! 

You can only imagine that my two boys were ALL over this project!   Here's the 1st one, made by 8 yr old Jack:

And here's the 2nd card, made by 8 yr old Nicky, using the newly released "Private Message":

And of course, I had to snap a pic of both of my little ballers after we got hom from a VERY exciting basketball game. THey played their hearts out tonight!  They were SO cute.  Thankfully we have another one this afternoon to keep us busy and happy!   And hey, when we get home...there's always more stamping with Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

    

Pardon my bias but these are two handsome little fellas.  I just adore them  <3...and so do all the little 2nd grade girls, I think!   LOL!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be by with an Oh Alice post shortly~xoxo

Kraftin' Kimmie RELEASE DAY BLOG HOP!

Hey , everyone!  If you're just getting here from Kerry's blog, you've come to the right place!

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Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new DECEMBER images!  As you’ve seen over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks,  Annie Rodrigue has created some totally awesome DUDES this month!  There are six images in the complete set and they are Clint the Cowboy, Curtis, Prince Charming, Private Message, Raymond the Golfer and Valentine Willard!  Each one comes with one or two bonus sentiment stamps!!  It is ALL about the boys in our lives this month- LOVE THAT!

If you've been hammered with the white stuff over the last week or so, (I haven't, BUT, hear it's coming my way-yikes!), Steven Leary’s images will be right up your alley!!  He’s back with MILES THE MOUSE and his pals and they are having some frosty winter fun!   You’ll get to check them all out in today’s December release day KRAFTY HOP!!  You’ll meet Sharin’ Some Cocoa, Sledding Pals, Shovelling Miles, Snowmobilin’ Fun and Snowshoe Fun!  I used SLEDDING PALS for my card today:

If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog!  As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky stampers will win packages of stamps from the new release!!  And when you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie shop, because ALL the new images are NOW available!  

Also we’ve got ‘Gimme Kimmie’s Kits’ again!!   For those of you who just HAVE to have all the new images, we’ve got the perfect thing for you!  It’s called the ‘Gimme Kimmies Kit’!!!  Instead of clicking on each image that you’d like, you only have to click once to pick up a Gimme Kimmies Kit AND it’s at a discounted price!!  What could be better???

**ALSO** for the next week, we are having a little special to thank all of our loyal customers who shop with us throughout the year!!!  It's called Kimmie's Kustomer Appreciation!!!  And all orders of $50 or more before shipping and taxes, will receive a FREE STAMP of our choosing!!!  That's right!!  It will be a surprise gift

, so no requests, please.  This special runs from Sunday, December 12th to Saturday Decemer 18th!!!   

That's all for me, but head on over to DIANA's blog next to see what wintery delight she has for you!  Thanks for sharing this week of previews with me as as Krafty Guest for Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Blog Hop List1. Challenge blog – http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.com

2.  Beate - http://beate.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com

3.   Jeanne -  http://inkypaws.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/category/kraftin-kimmie-stamps/

4.  Kerry - http://cardsbykerry.blogspot.com/

5.  Jessica - http://thewhimsicalbutterfly.blogspot.com/

6.  Diana – http://stampinnanadiana.blogspot.com/

7.  Mercy - http://lordhavemercy-mercykerin.blogspot.com/

8.  Elaine -  http://quixoticcards.com/

9.  Tori - http://wildsprinkles.blogspot.com/

10.  Jenn - http://jbalcer.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/

11.  Angie - http://luvs2colour.blogspot.com/  

12.  Michele -  http://papercuts.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/

13.  Andrea  – http://mystampingheaven.blogspot.com

14.  Pam - http://stampingpam.blogspot.com/

15.  Kellie - http://www.kelliewinnell.com.au/

16.  KRAFTIN' KIMMIE herself! - http://kraftinkimmieskorner.blogspot.com/  

Fishin' for more Sneak Peeks?

Well, then you've come to the right place!  THANK YOU for scrolling down to see this post-I'm so excited you're still here :)

I'm back with another Sneak Peek from Kraftin' Kimmie stamps, our last before our big RELEASE DAY BLOG HOP that starts tomorrow at 1am EST!

Today also happens to be the Saturday Challenge over on the Kraftin' Kimmie Blog and this week, we are using MASCULINE COLORS on a card!   Not too difficult given today's sneak peek!  HA!  Meet "Curtis":

This little cutie comes with the sentiment I used and will be released TOMORROW!  I colored him up w/ my Copic markers and used some fantastic designer paper by

Be sure to check out the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Blog to see who else is sneaking some SUPER fab stamps today and to check out ALL the deets for this week's challenge!

See you back here tomorrow for the big HOP!

Shovelin' in a KRAFTIN' KIMMIE Sneak Peek...

Hey everyone!

{{{Please scroll down for a little sneak peek of my Farm Fresh Friday project today w/ The Greeting Farm-thanks so much!}}}

Today is day 2, and my FIRST DAY of SNEAK PEEKS with Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!  As I mentioned last weekend during the Saturday challenge,  I am honored to be a Krafty Guest for the month of December and couldn't wait to show you my first preview...meet "Shoveling Miles":

Isn't he cute?  I had to laugh at the "joy" sentiment I paired him with because well, he doesn't look too overjoyed shoveling snow and boy I DON'T BLAME HIM!  Baby, it's COLD outside!

I added some fun Stickles to the snow (still doesn't make me like that cold white stuff, LOL!) and the Twine is from the Twinery (you'll be seeing lots more of that from me soon, too-I am a member of their DT for 2011~woo hoo!)

Be sure to stop by the Kraftin' Kimmie BLOG to see even MORE fabby sneak peeks from the DT and from some more December Krafty Guests-we are definitely in the holiday spirit!  Hooray!

Til tomorrow, where I'll have LOTS more to share...  ;)

A Warm n fuzzy bit of news...

Hey everyone!

I've had a few technical difficulties to get me here, as it's 2:17am and I am finally able to access a computer...but the point is, I'm here, right?  I have some exciting news, too!   My friend and CHA comrade Kim Reid has asked me to come back as one of her December Krafty Guests for Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

I am SO excited to be working with her again and can't wait to start showing you ll sneek peeks of her DECEMBER RELEASE that will begin this Thursday, December 9th!

For now, there are two super fun things to announce this weekend-one is the KRAFTY SALE that's going on NOW-get 20% off EVERYTHING in the store by using coupon code KK20!  All the details are on the Kraftin' Kimmie blog and website-but hurry, it's only through December 5th!

Last but definitely not least, each Saturday there is a challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie and this week it's my turn to host.   We are doing  "Let it Snow" theme-so just use snowflakes somewhere on your card or project.  One lucky winner will be chosen to win the adorable OLIVER stamp that I used on my card today :)  Oliver comes with  the "Just Chillin' sentiment :)  Love him!

I'm so excited and thank Kimmie again for having me as a Krafty Guest!  I'll be by in  bit with my Alice post-thanks for stickin' with me!  xoxo

Pearly White Pirate...

Hey everyone!

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I am SOOO bummed that my month as Krafty Guest is already coming to a close!  Maybe it's me-with back to school, etc. August has really just FLOWN by-hard to believe!

Well, today's challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie is a "Pearly White" challenge:  Create a card using WHITE and pearls!   Now, I wasn't sure if I should go ALL white or not, but I kind of (almost) did :)   I have such a hard time creating white-on-white cards that I thought some good layering and texture would give it a boost!

I used "Cutthroat Lizzie", colored her using a softer palette and added Prima pearls.  The sentiment "You're a Treasure" is also Kraftin' Kimmie :)

Be sure to stop by the rest of the Krafty Gals-they are TRULY talented and it's been an HONOR to work along side them!

That's it for me for now!  Be sure to head over to the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge blog and play along!

Let your Light Shine...or GLOW?...

I definitely think that Mr. Horace here has a GLOW to him, don't you?  Even coming out of the dark, distressed (and a bit disasterous looking on my card, I fear :( lol) night he glows a soft, eerie green by candlelight...

Ready for another SPOOKTACULAR challenge with Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps?  The girls are seeing stars this week...literally!   Yep, the challenge is to use STARS on your card or project.  I got lucky this week as I busted open the new Matilda paper pack from Cosmo Cricket...the stars are all over the DP!  Plus I used my favorite star stamp from Verve and the sentiment is from the "Your a star" stamp set.

I hope you guys will play along with the Kraftin' Kimmie girls on the Challenge Blog this weekend!  They are:

• Krista Van Tol 
• Andrea Murdock
• Diana Pickering
• Donna Wardle
• Elaine Hughes
• Jeanne Streiff
• Kraftin' Kimmie
• Melanie Holtz
• Michele Boyer
• Tara Godfrey
• Vicki Garrett
• and the Krafty August Guests along w/ me:
• Kerry Johnson

Colleen Schaan

Paula Williamson

Thanks for stopping by and have a STAR studded weekend, everyone!

Don't be LATE for the Kraftin' Kimmie Release-it starts NOW!...

Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new spoooooooooky August images!  

As you’ve seen over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks,  Annie Rodrigue has created some super cute and creepy designs!  There are eight images in the complete set and one of them is a very special one that we have created from Annie’s original painting, Batty Princess!And Steven Leary is back with Miles the Mouse and his ghoulfriend, Maisie along with some new fun characters!   They are having a lot of trick or treatin’ fun and you’ll get to check them all out in today’s August release day KRAFTY HOP!!

If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog!  As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky stampers will win packages of stamps from the new release!! And when you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie shop, because ALL the new images are NOW available! OH and did we mention?  Each and every order placed this week, will be entered into a draw??  One lucky customer will win a 5x7 print of Annie’s Batty Princess!!

Also we’re doing something new this month!!  For those of you who just HAVE to have all the new images, we’ve got the perfect thing for you!  It’s called the ‘Gimme Kimmies Kit’!!!  Instead of clicking on each image that you’d like, you only have to click once to pick up a Gimme Kimmies Kit AND it’s at a discounted price!!  What could be better???

My card today uses the adorable "Horace" and well, he seems to be un-phased that he's met his demise and is somehow channeling the Mad Hatter...at least on MY card, heh heh... I wonder if HE'S late or if he's telling the Mad Hatter that he's late...perhaps in crossing over??? Dun...dun...dunnnnnnnnnnnnnn  :)   Well, we CAN'T have anything happening to the Hatter now, can we?  ;)  Horace and his friends are ALL AVAILABLE at Kraftin Kimmie Stamps TODAY!!!     Now, before I send you off on your way to shop, please check out our AMAZING lineup of hoppers:

Blog Hop List

Challenge blog – http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.com
Melanie and Ainsleigh - http://paperblessingsbymelanie.blogspot.com/
Krista - http://craftylittlepigtails.blogspot.com/
Kerry - http://cardsbykerry.blogspot.com/
Jeanne -  http://inkypaws.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/category/kraftin-kimmie-stamps/
Colleen - http://www.distinctivetouches.com/distinctive_touches/

Donna - http://donna-wardle.blogspot.com/
Annie - http://www.moonlight-whispers.com/blog/
Elaine -  http://quixoticcards.com/

Paula - http://paulatracy66.typepad.com/paper_possibilities/
Vicki - http://www.summerthymestudio.blogspot.com/
 Andrea and Kaitlyn – http://mystampingheaven.blogspot.com
Jessica - http://thewhimsicalbutterfly.blogspot.com/  <---you are HERE! :)
Kellie Winnell - http://www.kelliewinnell.com.au/
Diana -  http://stampinnanadiana.blogspot.com/
Michele -  http://papercuts.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Kimmie - The Kraftin' QUEEN herself!   http://kraftinkimmieskorner.blogspot.com/ 

Well, that's all for me today-was SO awesome of you guys to stop by and RUN, don't walk, to check out the NEW releases!!! 

HUGS to all of you on this awesome SUNDAY!

CHAPTER 26: Sizing Up a Sketch (using Kraftin' Kimmie stamps!)

Hey everyone!

Thank you so much for scrollin' down to be here with me while I am still PINCHING myself here in Wonderland that I'm a Guest Krafty Girl for Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Today is the Kraftin' Kimmie Saturday challenge and boy is this challenge MADE FOR ME or what?   The Challenge is to use Bling, Scallops, and Buttons.  Are you kidding?  E-HEM.  DONE. :)  Pretty much l/2 my cards contain those, right?  Be sure to check out the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps blog for lots of Krafty samples and all the info on the challenge! 

And don't forget to visit the blogs of the Kraftin' POWERHOUSES that I am honored to be guesting along side!  Their links are on my sidebar ------->  GO!  Visit!  Oooh and Ahhh!  :)

• Krista Van Tol 
• Andrea Murdock
• Diana Pickering
• Donna Wardle
• Elaine Hughes
• Jeanne Streiff
• Kraftin' Kimmie
• Melanie Holtz
• Michele Boyer
• Tara Godfrey
• Vicki Garrett
• and the Krafty August Guests along w/ me:
• Kerry Johnson

Colleen Schaan

Paula Williamson

Thanks again to Kim for having the faith in me to have asked.  This month is going to be SO. MUCH. FUN :)

Now, I put this little card together not only following the recipe for the Kraftin' Kimmie challenge but today we are "Sizing up a SKETCH" by Jen:

CHAPTER 26: Sizing up a SKETCH:

"The Caterpillar was the first to speak.

`What size do you want to be?' it asked.

`Oh, I'm not particular as to size,' Alice hastily replied; `only one doesn't like changing so often, you know.'

`I DON'T know,' said the Caterpillar.

Alice said nothing: she had never been so much contradicted in her life before, and she felt that she was losing her temper.

`Are you content now?' said the Caterpillar.

`Well, I should like to be a LITTLE larger, sir, if you wouldn't mind,' said Alice: `three inches is such a wretched height to be.'

`It is a very good height indeed!' said the Caterpillar angrily, rearing itself upright as it spoke (it was exactly three inches high).

`But I'm not used to it!' pleaded poor Alice in a piteous tone. And she thought of herself, `I wish the creatures wouldn't be so easily offended!'

`You'll get used to it in time,' said the Caterpillar; and it put the hookah into its mouth and began smoking again..."

Today in Wonderland we are sizing up a GREAT sketch by JEN and the main panel just HAPPENS to be THREE. INCHES. TALL.  :)  Now, of course you don't have to stick to this if your image won't fit, but we didn't want to anger Mr. Caterpillar by saying that Three inches wasn't a respectable height!  :)

Be sure to check out the rest of the Oh, Alice team:

• Erin Leveille
• Jimmi Mayo
• Kim Howard
• Kyra Sanders
• Lynne Phelps
• Margie Cortina
• Peggy McCurry
• Randi Wall
• Sammi Betbeder
• Sara Henton
• Suzi McKenzie
• Tasha Beasley and our AUGUST GUEST:
• Stephanie Jones!
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See you over on the Oh, Alice blog and don't forget to head to the Kraftin' Kimmie blog now, too!

HAPPY SATURDAY everyone!

Jessica

I've been keeping something UNDER WRAPS... ;)

HAPPY FRIDAY, everyone!

{{{THANK YOU SO, SO much for SCROLLING DOWN for my Farm Fresh Friday post with TGF!  I normally wouldn't have two posts on a Friday...but....}}}

I've been KEEPING SOMETHING UNDER WRAPS indeed!   I am THRILLED to announce that I have been asked to be a Guest Designer for the month of August by none other than Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Did you see THIS POST???

Can I just TELL YOU how excited I was when I got her email?  I have been an avid Kraftin' stalker for SOME time now and I'm sure you've seen me posting here with her amazing images and the Twisty girls that I LOVE designed by Annie Rodrigue!  Let's just say that Kim didn't have to twist my arm!  AT ALL!

I am here for THREE DAYS in a row of previews for Kraftin' Kimmie stamps, all leading up to the Sunday release!   I am beyond excited and today I'm working with this fun Mitzi the Mummy.  This chick is lookin' a little green to me, what do you say?   LOL! I  ADORE her. She was really fun to color and is actually a great stamp to use for Halloween for anyone cuz Im sure that the kids are gonna love her just as much as the adults do!  Not to mention that it is actually GREAT for coloring because you have good control of coloring/shading your white space, too to give it some depth.  I definitely need the practice!

Be sure to check out the UBER talent that I am blessed to be working with this month-holy AMAZINGNESS Batman!  Just another thing you 'must have' ;)  Not only are these girls awesome, they are super nice, too!

• Krista Van Tol - Guest Krafty Girl
• Donna Wardle
• Melanie Holtz
• Michele Boyer
• Vicki Garrett
• Tara Godfrey
• Jeanne Streiff
• Elaine Hughes
• Diana Pickering
• Andrea Murdock &
• US GUEST KRAFTY GIRLIES:
• Paula Williamson
• Colleen Schaan
• Kerry Johnson and
• me!

Last but not least here's a pic of Kimmie and I from CHA.  I promise I'll be uploading my own pics soon now that my PC virus is gone cuz I really want to show you guys!

See you back here tomorrow with MORE Spooktacular peeks!   Thanks so much to Kim for having me along for the ride...or shall I say trick or treating with Kraftin Kimmie cuz this is DEFINITELY a treat!

Uh Oh....Hold your Temper...

CHAPTER 4:  Picturing Wonderland

"Thus grew the tale of Wonderland:Thus slowly, one by one,Its quaint events were hammered out -And now the tale is done,And home we steer, a merry crew,
Beneath the setting sun.

Alice! a childish story take, And with gentle hand lay it were Childhood's dreams are twined. In Memory's mystic band,Like pilgrim's wither'd wreath of flowers
Pluck'd in a far-off land..."

We have another sketch Challenge today, this time brought to us by our very own Pam Varnell!  Pam created this sketch JUST for the Oh, Alice! DT blog and it just reminds me of Wonderland itself!

Here's the sketch: 

I can just hear the Red Queen about to steam "OFF with your HEAD!" when I see the quote "hold your temper", LOL!  But hey, little Miss Alicia the Strawberry Pirate looks a LITTLE torqued, doesn't she?  HA!   I love her-she's a rubber stamp from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, our generous sponsor last week!  The sentiment is from Sassy Studio Designs :)

We'd LOVE for you to plunge Down the Rabbit hole with us again this week!   All you have to do is upload your creation to the OH, ALICE! Blog using Mr. Linky! The keyword this week for public galleries is OAC4.

There's no time limit for this week's sketch, so take your time here in Wonderland and ENJOY!  See you next Saturday, everyone!