Tomorrow is release day for new stamps at Krafty Kimmie stamps. Since I am a Krafty Guest this month, I had the fun job of playing with some of the new images early. This one is called Squirrel in Love, although in my head…it’s the Ice Age Squirrel. I had so much fun coloring it. The image was stamped on X Press It blending card with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and colored with Copic Markers (Squirrel: E31, E33, E35 Acorn bottom: E53, E97, E08 E99 Acorn Top: E55, E57, E59 Nose: E01, E04 Heart: R24, R27, R39 Grass: G20, G21, G24). The image was cut out with Classic Oval Nestabilities and airbrushed with Copic Marker B00. The image was then layered on a slightly bigger piece of Red cardstock cut and embossed with Classic Nestabilities (and the edges colored with Copic Marker R39), then on a Espresso cardstock piece cut and embossed with Beaded Oval Nestabilities.
Note on the cardstock:
I like coloring on the new X Press It blending card. My favorite paper for coloring with Copics before was Neenah Solar white. It is a very soft paper (meaning the color blends really well but if you are not careful, the color feathers out). X Press It Blending card is a more dense paper, but it blends wonderfully. I like it, but I don’t know if it will replace Neenah from MY favorite spot just yet.
Okay….as the sentiment from new Thankful Sentiments set says…I went a little nuts with the rhinestones. I just couldn’t help myself. First I added a bunch of Silver Kaisercraft Rhinestones all around my Beaded Oval. Next I cut and embossed two hearts out of red cardstock (and colored both with R39) and two scalloped hearts out of Early Espresso cardstock. The hearts were adhered on top of each other, then Tiny Twinkles were adhered to the hearts. The sentiments was cut and embossed with Petite Oval Nestabilities and airbrushed with Copic Marker B12.
The card base is a 4 1/4″ x 11″ piece of Early Espresso cardstock folded in half. A 1 1/2″ x 4″ and 3″ x 4″ piece of Be Loved My Mind’s Eye paper were stitched to a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece from the same paper pack. White Crinkled Ribbon (May Arts) was colored with my darkest Copic Color used in the image (G24) and tied around the card. A Making Memories Brad topped off the bow. A Bo Bunny Rhinestone was adhered on top of the brad.
The inside of the card is pretty simple. A 1 1/2″ x 4″ strip of Be Loved My Mind’s Eye paper was adhered out to a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Whisper White cardstock. More green colored ribbon was tied around the top of her strip. Another small layered heart was attached under the knotted ribbon.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful day! Hugs and smiles
Beate
Stay at Home Mom of Three, Splitcoast Team Member and Copic and Spellbinders die Lover.18 Responses to “Krafty Kimmie’s Sneak Peek – Go Nuts”
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Super job!! I love how you colored this! I can’t wait to get my KK order in for the store for this release!! I love the Annie ones!!
~Lacey
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This squirrel is so cute! I agree with you on the ice age squirrel part too
Oh my!! This is so cute!!
I absolutely love this, Beate! It is so adorable! I love all the rhinestones and the beaded oval (need to get some of those new nesties!) and your coloring is beautiful like always!
Beate – this is amazing. I don’t think there can ever be too many rhinestones…Cool inside too.
xo
tina
So cute, and stunningly colored Beate!! Love this precious card!!
I love how you did all the shading on the acorns! And I’m jealous of that nestie and that you have the X Press Card Stock. I tried some of the samples from CHA and I may have to switch from the Neenah…
EEEKKKK!!! As if you didn’t know already that I love what you did. I don’t think you went nuts with the bling at all. I think it’s just the right amount
Whoooohooooo, baby!
This squirrel is a charmer indeed! And look at all that glam!
~Bev
Oh my! This is just adorable
What a cute and fun card for Fall! You are very talented and do beautiful work! Thanks for sharing with us.
WOWWWWWWW, seriously AMAZING coloring! The shading is incredible!
Oh my gosh, I just adore our squirrel and his big pile of nuts!!! So cute…..
I had to chuckle when I say your adorable squirrel. Great card and the bling has taken rightful placse in the card!
love love love this, Beate!! my husband LOVES that cute little squirrel, too! i think i may have to get this one!! =) super card!
This is just absolutely way too cute Beate!! Love this! Xx
cute sentiment to go with that image, fun card!
THis is too stinkin’ CUTE, Beate! Look at that fabulous coloring!