Peachy Keen Photo Inspiration Challenge

 

TGIF!!! I hope you are ready for another great PKS challenge. This week we have a fun photo inspiration challenge. I love combination of blues and greens. Two of my favorite colors!

 

 

 

So trying to keep in mind with Christmas in July, here is my project:

 

 

 

 

I created this adorable little gift bag using a cut file from SVG Cutting Files called

Fish Handled Bag Container.

 

 

The two adorable penguins were stamped and paper pieced from PKSC-19 July 2013. After I stamped and paper pieced their accessories I ran them through my Cuttlebug using the Charlie embossing folder. I added white gel pen accents and chalked their cheeks.

 

 

The sentiment comes from PKSC-11 November 2012.

 

 

The snow flakes were stamped from PK-019 What's So Funny Snowman. I stamped them with Versamark embossing ink and used a sparkly embossing powder on it, however, I couldn't get a good enough photo to show it.

 

 

For the snow, I inked the edges with light blue Color Box Ink. Then I put glossy accents and clear glitter on top.

 

 

That is my project for the color inspiration challenge! So looking forward to seeing what you all come up with!! Please don't forget to stop by the Peachy Keen Stamp Blog to see what the other DT members have created and don't forget to leave some love!! They all are amazing!!

 

Happy Stamping and Creating!!

 

P.S. Don't miss out on this great sale!!

 

It's CHRISTMAS in JULY!

Forget the diet and come on in for some SWEET STAMPING TREATS!

**No new Peachy Picks will be published for the month of July**

THIS WEEK ...

Tiered discounts

$1.00 to $24.99 = 10%

$25.00 to $49.99 = 15%

$50.00 to $99.99 = 20%

$100.00 and over = 25%

valid Tues 7/23 10pm - Tues 7/30 10 pm CDT

Each Tuesday at 10 pm CDT a new special will go up!

Stay tuned to our website each week for the sale that will run

Tuesday-Tuesday for the month of July.

discount automatically applied at checkout, no promo code needed

*exclusions are Stamp Club subscriptions, sale and clearanced items*

** our new releases will be available on 7-5-13 at 7pm CDT**

 

 

 

Peachy Keen July Release Challenges

Party time is over, but the fun will continue with our Release Party Challenges. TWO... yes, count 'em... TWO chances to win a $25 gift certificate just for playing along. Visit The Peachy Keen Connection and follow the quick links on the home page to the challenge threads for all the details, and thanks to everyone who joined us for the party! It was, as always a bunch of peachy F-U-N!
www.peachykeenstamps.ning.com

Challenge #1 Lorie's Challenge: 

Color Challenge: Make the Christmas creation of your choice, but DON'T use red or green. Think ouside the box and use non-traditional colors for this challenge.

  

I used the new PKSC-19 July Stamp of the month for these cutie patootie snow people and sentiment.

Challenge #2 Cindy's Challenge

Create the project of your choice with a vacation theme.  Have fun with this and let your imagination soar! 

I used PK-1254 Rock-A-Hula (girl and sentiment) and PKSC-18 June 2013 (tree). 

In order to have all the entries in one place, please upload your photos here on the PK Connection and when uploading, tag your photos with the key words JULY2013CHALLENGE#2 (all caps and NO spaces).  That's all you need to do!  All photos with that tag will be grouped together in one place so that we may easily count the entries.   

NOTE:  To tag your photos, you need to use the "tagging option" during the upload process.  It's super easy, but  If you have questions or need help, feel free to let me know and I'll be happy to walk you through it.  

Email me:  lorie@peachykeenstamps.com  

We're sponsoring TWO challenges this month and will be awarding one $25 Gift Certificate to one random winner from each challenge.  If you enter both challenges, you double your chances of winning a prize, but you do need to create one project for each challenge, as combining challenges is not allowed.

Using Peachy Keen Stamps on your project IS a requirement if you want to be considered to win the Gift Certificate! 

You will have until Wednesday, July 10th at Midnight to play along.

We will randomly choose a winner from each group of challenge entries.  Those winners will be announced and their photo featured here on the PK Connection on Thursday, July 11th.

We're SO glad you could join us!

We look forward to seeing everyone's creations!

Have fun and HAPPY STAMPING!!!

There is also a great Peachy Keen Stamp Sale going on!!

It's CHRISTMAS in JULY! 

Forget the diet and come on in for some SWEET STAMPING TREATS! 

**No new Peachy Picks will be published for the month of July**

 THIS WEEK:

25% off your entire order!

Happy 4th of July!!

valid Tues 7/2 10pm - Tues 7/9 10 pm CDT 

Each Tuesday at 10 pm CDT a new special will go up!

Stay tuned to our website each week for the sale that will run

Tuesday-Tuesday for the month of July.

discount automatically applied at checkout, no promo code needed 

*exclusions are The Peachy Pick, Stamp Club subscriptions, sale and clearanced items*

** our new releases will be available on 7-5-13 at 7pm CDT**

Christmas in July: Peachy Keen Sneak Peeks Day #4

Happy Fourth of July!!! Are you ready for some more sneak peeks?!! We sure hope so!! It is the last day for them before the big release party tomorrow!! 

Peachy Keen Stamps is helping you celebrate Christmas in July with their brand new July release!! There are all sorts of Christmas/Winter yummy stamps!! You are going to love this release!! Kathy has done is again!!

I made these adorable little gingerbread couple using a new add on set. They are just so adorable!! I love them!! They fit perfectly on my lollipop treats.

I used Stampabilites Black and Pearl luster embossing powders on them and added glossy accents to their heart buttons.

The sentiment and holly both come from the new the club stamp kit! I also used the black embossing powder on them as well. 

The lollipop die, sentiment die, and the tiny heart all come from my from My Creative Time. 

This release is so yummy and I decided to make another treat project!! Who wouldn't with these amazing stamps? 

The adorable gingerbread house, gum drops, and trees all come from other add on sets. Kathy is really giving you an amazing variety of stamps!!

I colored the gingerbread house with Copic markers and use snow-tex for the snow textured look. I added two different kinds of glitter to the snow and candy images.

The little gingerbread man and Santa both come from the club kit. I stamped and paper pieced each one. 

The treat box is a cut file from SVG Cutting Files.

The die cut the gum drops are on are from My Creative Time.

This adorable little cupcake is another add on set. So cute, right?! I love it!! I colored the base and the frosting in with Copic Markers. I paper pieced the yellow cake part. I then shaded it with a Copic Marker.

The sprinkles and it's face both come from the stamp club kit. I added clear glitter to the frosting.

The cherry and sentiment both come from the stamp club kit as well! The sentiment is stamped on a die cut from My Creative Time. The frame die cut is also from MCT.

Those are my sneak peeks!! 

Thanks for stopping by and happy creating!!

Here is some information on the Stamp Club kit, the release party, and the current PK sale!

Kit subscriptions are a recurring monthly payment that is billed and shipped

on the 6th of each month All subcribers to either of our kits must check out with our

secure online credit card server. Each month, you will receive one 8.5x11"

sheet of Peachy Keen Stamps that are provided at a $15 discount to subscribers only.

Kit Cost: $24.95 + $5 flat rate shipping in the U.S. (this kit will retail for $39.99 without any

discount for non-kit club members) That is a savings of $180.00 per year or $90.00 per six

month subscription!

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Please take the time to check out the Peachy Keen Blog this week for more projects featuring the new stamps for July 2013. Be sure not to miss The Release Party on July 5th,

at the Peachy Keen Connection Site, 6 pm CST.

  *Stamps will be available for purchase July 5th at 7 pm CST  at the Peachy Keen Stamps!!!*

Also there is a Peachy Keen 4th of July sale going on!

Happy Fourth Of July:God Bless America Card

Happy Fourth of July!!! Hopefully you are getting to spend the day off with family and friends. Maybe getting to see some fireworks as well!! I'm just glad my little family is together on this holiday. With deployments, we've missed a lot of holidays together.

So anyway, today, I have a card to share with you! I created it in lieu of the fourth of July!!

I created the adorable little boy from KaDoodle Bug Designs: Little Patriots!! How cute are they?!

I paper pieced him together and used Tim Holtz Frayed Burlap to ink on the sides. I added embossed stars to his shoes/flag and white gel pen accents.

The card base was cut using Cricut's Elegant Edges and the label was cut using Cricut's Art Philosophy.

I stamped the sentiment from Peachy Keen Promotional stamp using embossing ink and then used Snow white embossing powder over it. I then glued a piece of vellum on top. I took my picture before the glue was all dried on the vellum, so that is why it is darker on some part. 

The little sequins were from the Dollar Tree and the twine is from American Crafts. 

That my pretty simple 4th of July card! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great day!!

P.S. I have a couple of sales to let you know about!! They are great deals too!! 

KaDoodle Bug Designs

***4th of July Sale***
Now - Monday July 8
70% OFF
You're purchase of $25 or more.
Discount will automatically be deducted when you add the items to your cart.

Peachy Keen Stamps

It's CHRISTMAS in JULY! 

Forget the diet and come on in for some SWEET STAMPING TREATS! 

**No new Peachy Picks will be published for the month of July**

 THIS WEEK:

25% off your entire order!

Happy 4th of July!!

valid Tues 7/2 10pm - Tues 7/9 10 pm CDT 

Each Tuesday at 10 pm CDT a new special will go up!

Stay tuned to our website each week for the sale that will run

Tuesday-Tuesday for the month of July.

discount automatically applied at checkout, no promo code needed 

*exclusions are The Peachy Pick, Stamp Club subscriptions, sale and clearanced items*

** our new releases will be available on 7-5-13 at 7pm CDT**

Congratulations: Baby Cards

Hi!! Today, I have a couple of pretty simple baby cards to share!! I created them for a couple of friends who are due to have babies soon. 

The baby bottle shaped cards were so easy to make with the Too Cute By Jessica: Baby Gift set cut files. This set also had a cute little baby shoe as well!! 

Once I cut the bottle pieces out, I then inked the sides with coordinating inks. I also added white gel faux stitching. 

These adorable babies with accessories come from Peachy Keen Stamps: PK-208 Hey Baby set.

I stamped and paper pieced her and all the accessories. I outlined her hair with a Copic Maker and chalked her cheeks.

I created him just like her except I put his face lower due to his hat.

I added recollection pearls to each of their onesie. 

The sentiment comes from Peachy Keen's PKSC-17 May 2013. It is stamped on a die cut label from My Creative Time.

The heart die cut is also from My Creative Time and the ribbon is from JoAnn's. 

The white card stock I embossed with the Cuttlebug's Welcome Baby (boy) and  Cross my Heart (girl) folders.

Thanks for stopping by and happy creating!!

PKC 13-26 : Anything Goes

Happy Friday!! Are you ready for a brand new Peachy Keen Stamp Challenge? We hope so because this week's challenge is Anything Goes!! You can create whatever you want but you must use Peachy Keen Stamps on your creations in order to win! 

Please visit the Peachy Keen Stamp Challenge Blog to see the other DT members amazing projects for inspiration and please don't forget to leave them some love!!

Here is my creation: A Candy Treat Birthday Box

My design team sister Tanya Adams at Nona's Craft Corner is always making these cute little treat boxes and so I tried my hand at one. 

The candy tube box is a cut file from SVG Cutting Files. I extended the back of the box just like Tanya does on hers. She has made the cutest space treat box and hula girl one even.

The adorable little girl is also a cut file from SVG Cutting files. After I cut all of her pieces out, I embossed her hair with a folder from Tim Holtz called Swirls. I then went over the raised areas with a Copic marker to make them stand out more. Her face comes from PK-1320 In the Garden Faces. I inked her cheeks with chalking ink and added freckles. The little jewel in her hair comes from Recollections.

The file came with a cupcake you could cut out but I used a PK stamp instead. The cupcake comes from Peachy Keen's PKSC-04 April 2012. I stamped and paper pieced it. I then shaded the bottom with a Copic marker and added white gel pen accents. On the top I added a bit of clear glitter.

The candle was stamped and colored from Peachy Keen's PK-106 With a Cherry On Top.

The sentiment was stamped from PK-162 Fruit Sentiments One. The die cut it is stamped on is from My Creative time.

The balloon faces were cut from a KaDoodle Bug Designs file called Birthday Party Kids. I added gel pen stitching to each one.

The green and white balloon faces both come from Peachy Keen's PK-1320 In the Garden. The green face was supposed to look like it is trying to blow out the candle.

The yellow balloon face comes from Peachy Keen's PK-1200 The Moodies.

The red balloon faces comes from Peachy Keen's PK-127 Sandwhich Fun. 

The light blue, orange, and blue balloon faces all come from the Peachy Keen's PKSC-18 June Stamp of the 

Month set. The light blue one I added a smiling mouth from the Moodies. 

My friend was having a birthday and Haribo Gummy Bears are her favorite!! I thought they would make the perfect ingredient for this treat box.

After I filled the tubes with gummy bears, I hot glued the balloons to them. Then I put the strings to make it look like she is holding them with the other hand. All the twine is from American Crafts.

The red card stock is from Recollections and the cupcake paper I'm not quite sure who makes it.

Thank you for stopping by!!

Happy creating and stamping!! Looking forward to seeing all of your creations!!

Here is the challenge rules!!

THE CHALLENGE

Create a project using Peachy Keen Stamps. Anything goes!

We'll be awarding "TOP PEACH" to the player who uses their Peachy Keen Stamps this week and  our two runner ups will receive a spiffy badge to display on their blog!

Guidelines:

- Design must be new

- Link up by 7/3 - 11:59 pm EST

Popsicle Cards

Hi! Happy first official day of SUMMER!!! 

Today, I am sharing these adorable Popsicle cards. My kids just love Popsicles in the summer time. They are a great cool treat. So I thought these cards would be great to create for the summer.

I created the base of the card using KaDoodle Bug Designs: Ice Cream Bar cut file. On each one, I inked the sides with coordinating Colorbox inks and added white gel pen faux stitching. 

The inside layer I colored with a coordinating Copic Marker and then put clear glitter on top. 

The drips were stamped with Peachy Keen's PK-222 Happy-Go-Lucky Elephant using VersaMark embossing ink and then I put Stampabilites Pearl White embossing powder on it.  I colored them in with a coordinating Copic marker and put clear glitter on top of them as well.

Lastly, I added jewels from Recollections on the side.

How cute is this little penguin?! I just love him with his shades.

The adorable penguin comes from KaDoodle Bug Designs: Coolin' and Chillin' . 

I first stamped on a face from Peachy Keen's PK-520 Winter Faces, however, I decided he needed his summertime shades that I added Glossy Accents to. I also added white gel pen accents.

I shrunk down a Popsicle from the Ice Cream bar cut file and added glitter to it.

The cherries he is holding come from Peachy Keen's PK-239 Faceless Fruit. As are all the fruit on the Popsicles. I stamped on their faces from Peachy Keen's PK-180 Erkle and Merkle Face Assortment.

The sentiment comes from Peachy Keen's PK-162 Fruit Sentiments One. I stamped it on a die cut from My Creative Time: Vintage Label.

The scallop the fruit is on, was cut with my Cricut @ 2" and the circle was cut @ 1.75". I also added clear glitter to the scallop on each one.

The cute apples's face comes from Peachy Keen's PK-293 The Cornies face assortment.

The sentiment also comes from Peachy Keen's Fruit Sentiments One.

To create the lemon (which is not on the faceless fruit set) I stamped two halves of the peach. I think it turned out pretty darn good. Then I just stamped and paper pieced the leaves from the cherries.

The face comes from Peachy Keen's PK-1320 In the Garden Face Assortment.

The sentiment comes from Peachy Keen's PK-164 Fruit Sentiments Two.

The strawberry face comes from Peachy Keen's PK-660 Laughy Taffy Face Assortment. 

The sentiment comes from Peachy Keen's Fruit Sentiments One.

The orange faces come from Peachy Keen's PK-1200 The Moodies Face Assortment.

The sentiment comes from Peachy Keen's Fruit Sentiments Two. 

The Paper is all Colorbok.

The Ribbon is from American Crafts

The Glitter is from Creatology

The inks are from Memento and Colorbox.