Welcome Back to School Project

Hi! Last weekend we had a Back to School Facebook Fan page hop for KaDoodle Bug Designs and Too Cute by Jessica. The DT made some amazing projects!!  Thank you to all who stopped by and left some love on all of our pages. 

Here is my creations for the hop.

I created the cute little worm and chalkboard card from Feelin' Nerdy Bears: Too Cute By Jessica.

For the little worm, I used Peachy Keen's Erkle and Merkle Face Assortment. For his glasses I used a retired PK set called Accessories Assortment One. I then filled in the glasses with Glossy Accents. I outlined the worm body with green Color Box ink.

I added Gelly Roll Clear Star faux pen stitching to the outside edges of the card. The little stars are from a die cut from My Creative Time and I added a sequin on top. The ribbon I purchased from A.C. Moore.

I picked these adorable little pencil candy holder's up at A.C. Moore a few months ago and thought they would be perfect for this project. They are filled with skittles since I thought the "s" would be appropriate for school.

The tag is also from a My Creative Time Die cut. I did the worm exactly the same and put him on an apple this time. The apple comes from Apple Shaped Card: KaDoodleBug Designs. I removed the worm hole and the thank you from it. I had to put the stem and leaf low so it wouldn't cover the worm up. Even though it doesn't show well in the picture, I too, added clear star faux stitching to the apples. 

For the sentiment, I printed it out on "Word" and cut it out with a Dienamics die cut.

Right now both sites KaDoodle Bug Designs and Too Cute by Jessica are having a 50% off sale with no minimum purchase required. That is an amazing deal!! So please head on over and check out both of their amazing files!!

Peachy Keen Card Challenge: Sympathy

Hi! It has been a bit since I've posted on blogger! I had a lovely few weeks visiting family in the Midwest and decided to take a computer break. It was so great getting to have face to face conversations and not be glued to my Ipad or computer. 

Well now that I'm back it is time to get back into the swing of things in the crafting world. Today, we have a new challenge at Peachy Keen Stamps. It is a Just Cards Challenge and you are to make a sympathy card. 

So here is my sweet but simple card:

The little kitty cat comes from PK-289 Misty Sue and Colby Cheer Up. I stamped and paper pieced the body. I then stamped the image onto the oval and colored in the flowers with Copic Markers. 

The sentiment comes from PK-159 Thinking of You Bear. I stamped the sentiment onto a die cut that comes from My Creative Time.

The flower comes from PK-208 Hey Baby. I stamped and paper pieced the flower. I then used a light blue ink on the edges and added little blue pearls to the center.

I cut the oval and scallop oval out using spellbinders dies. I inked the edges with the light blue ink as well. The pearls on the scallop edge are from Recollections.

The paper comes from Basic Grey's Fiction 6x6 paper pad.

I finished by adding a ribbon accent to the side. The ribbon is from Celebrate 360.

THE RULES:

• Design must be new
• Design must be 3-Dimensional and have a pet theme.
• Link up by 08/28 at 11:00 p.m. CDT
• You don't need our stamps to play along, but only entries using Peachy Keen Stamps can earn Top Peach!
• Sorry, any entry that does not meet the guidelines for this challenge will be automatically removed without notice.

So looking forward to seeing all of your wonderful creations!! Have a great week!!

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!!