My New Datebook............and Magnolia Blog Candy!!!



YEP!! You've been waitin' for it and here it IS!!! Your chance to win some AMAZING goodies from Magnolia Designs!!! But WAIT!!! You have to read about my creation first..........or you can just skip over it and go straight to the bottom!!! It's up to you!!

Well, you know I love my job at the library.....really I do. BUT it's not my passion. My passion is stamping, papercrafting.....creating. I wish I could do it for a living.....but alas, I need the income of my 'real job'. It takes up a lot of my time, so I have to really manage my 'spare time' properly in order to complete my list of designs, samples and challenges for each of my Design Teams. I need to know what needs to be done by when, emailed to who, uploaded where and blogged about when!!!



SO I decided to make myself my very own crafty datebook!!! I bought some 4x6 recipe cards at the dollar store and cut two covers, slightly bigger than the cards themselves from the thin cardboard that comes in the SU designer paper packs. I covered them with Blue Bayou cardstock and used my Bind-it-All machine to put it all together with spiral wire. Then I decorated the front with Lavender Lace cardstock, DCWV Baby Boy dp, stitched grosgrain ribbon, button brads, Prima flowers, a glittery purple brad and I added a bunch of ribbon on the wires. I actually added a bunch more after I took the picture, so it's even more lovely now. Of course, I used one of my new Tilda stamps from the Summer Stamp Club Kit and coloured her in with my Copics, then added Stardust Stickles to her wings and added some highlights to her cheeks with some white acrylic paint. She is sitting in an oval layer that I made using my Nestabilities and I pop dotted the whole thing. I really love it!! Now I have this little notebook that I keep beside my computer and I can keep myself completely organized! And it's so PURDY too!!!

Anyhoo.....so I'm guessin' you wanna know about the candy.....Kimmie's Kandy!!!? Well, if you would like to win everything shown in this picture......



all you have to do is create something using the layout on my datebook as inspiration!! It can be a card or a scrapbook page....it can be your own datebook!! Just use my layout!!! You can use ANY stamps or supplies you want!! Then post it to your blog or gallery and link me up!! I wanna see it!!! Use the keyword KKMC1 for Kraftin' Kimmie's Magnolia Challenge #1. The deadline to join in the fun and win this awesome loot is Sunday, July 27th and I will announce the winner the next day!!!

So what are you waitin' for??? Get stampin'!!!!

47 comments:

Melanie said...

Kimmie- You're breaking my heart. What do you mean the library isn't your passion? JK :)

Aimee said...

I played with it a bit and hope it is ok for your drawing...

http://aimee-relaxinwhilestampin.blogspot.com/2008/07/new-stamps-new-punch-play-time.html

Lesa said...

Oh Kimmie, is this the book you were telling me about? Oh my heck it is adorable![URL=http://www.millan.net][IMG]http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/droolsmiley.gif[/IMG][/URL]

Lesa said...

Bummer dude, my drooling smiley doesn't work in a comment post!

Katie Cotton said...

oooo looks like fun! And i love your coloring... i'm gonna have to add you to my blogroll as well! :)

Just Me said...

I love, love, love this!!! I will have to try it!!!!!

Christina Fischer said...

Kimmie, this is so daggone cute!! I need to make one of those for myself -- thanks for the inspiration! :)

Just Me said...

well... I gave it a shot!!!! I have to tell you that this is only the second challenge of any kind that I have done!!! I hope I did your book a little justice... I almost completely copied it but I loved yours so much I had to!
http://hilmarose.blogspot.com/

Rose Ann said...

Your datebook is so wonderful, Kimmie!! I love your whole design, and especially your coloring!!

Risa said...

What a great idea and your book is gorgeous!
I hope to have something to post very soon.
Thank you for the chance to win some great stamps:)

Unknown said...

wow kimmie, it looks really fantastic, i love this tilda and with this blue tone looks it so lovely and precious too.
hugs, bea

Gloria said...

Kimmie, what a fun sketch and yummy candy! I have my fingers crossed! ;)
Thanks for sketch! Here is my card.
http://gloriasgallery.blogspot.com/

BrendaLea, the Prpldy said...

What a beautiful book Kimmie! I have to get to work and make some as I wanna be the chosen one. :-)

V Colbourne said...

Great datebook!!!!!! It's so gorgeous. I used your layout tonight for a birthday card I made. http://newfienes.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-first-card.html

Marte said...

Oh,wow! I just found your blog - and you ake so stunning creations! :) LOVE your datebook, think I have to steal that idea ;)

Thanks for the opportunity to win some lovely Magnolia's - I will keep my fingers and toes crossed!

Love, Marte

Tara Godfrey said...
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Tara Godfrey said...

Hey kimmie, I made a card inspired, well, more like, lifted from your great design!! I love this design and know I will use it again...it rocks!

Thanks for having such a fun challenge for us to play along with and I'm crossing my finger to be the lucky one to get the fab Magnolia candy,smile!!!!

Here is my card!
Tara

sandyh50 said...

Hey Kimmie, I love your cards and would love to win your blog candy! Here's my card I made for the challenge!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/989855?cat=500&ppuser=136950

sandyh502001 at yahoo dot com

Maria said...

This is wonderful Kimmie. What a great idea! This has become my fave Tilda even though there are so many beauties. My submission to your yummy challenge is at http://mariasstudio.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the chance to win.

Heike's Creativeplace said...

Wow, wonderful Blog Candy, thanks for the great Chance to win......I've link you on my Blog.

Hugs
Heike

scrappinpeg said...

Hi Kimmie ---- WOW this is WONDERFUL blog candy!!!!! I love your little book you created!!!! Also your blog is great.... I've had a fun time going through it looking at all your art work. BEAUTIFUL I must say!!!!!
I've made my card for the blog candy entry..... I'll attach my blog's address for you. Hope you will stop by to see and visit too!
hugs.... Peggy
http://scrappingpeg.blogspot.com/

Wendy Swenne said...

What a great blog you have.
And the datebook is lovely!

I got busy with the challenge and here is my card:

http://wendyscrappings.blogspot.com/2008/07/kkmc1-for-kraftin-kimmies-magnolia.html

What a great blog candy! Love to win it.

Greets

Wendy

Chris (catt871) said...

Your notebook is too cute!!! Here is my card for your sketch contest: http://cattsscratchingpost.blogspot.com/2008/07/kimmies-challenge-entry.html

Lisa G. said...

Oh I love it! Just found your blog thru another amazing blog!

I will try to play...if not I will forsure be back to check you out again! Great work!

Tina said...

Hey Kimmie, i said i would and i did, i used my Lizzie Anne stamp and created a money card for your candy... i also left a post at the top of my blog to point people in the right direction...... thank you so much for the fabulous candy Kimmie....

Here is my effort...
http://yummyscrummycreate.blogspot.com/2008/07/kimmies-fabulous-candy-go-create.html

Big Crafty Hugs Tina xxxx

Nicola said...

Love your datebook. I had to play too. Here's my effort. I hope you like it.

http://gorillamamagreats.blogspot.com/2008/07/kimmies-blog-candy-entry.html

Hugs
Nic

Krystinah said...

How exciting...I love your cards and your coloring is awesome...I think the idea of the little notebook is so smart and just what I need...I'm up for the challenge...will be back with my creation....Thanks and Happy Stamping

Unknown said...

This is SO pretty Kimmie!
I'm going to try this, but it will be a sorry substitute!!!LOL Viv xx

Anonymous said...

Wow what great blog candy! Those are cute stamps...

Jeanette said...

Thanks Kimmie for a great sketch. I loved your idea of a date book and I love the image you used. So I used them both but I choose different papers so it wasn't totally identical. What can I say, I love your work! Posted under KKMC1

Vale said...

Complimenti per il tuo blog!!! E grazie per questo bel Blog Candy :))

Heidi said...

Kimmie- I decided to join yet another challenge- hope you like it. Heidi

http://heidishappystamping.blogspot.com/

Lisa G. said...

I played I played!!! YAY I found time! (will let you all know the secret later! lol) So here is my entry. I actually made two of my own little journals...using yours as the template! Great idea!! I can make these for all kinds of events! Thanks for the inspiration!

Cheers

Lisa G. said...

sorry forgot the link!

http://gridworksartist.blogspot.com/2008/07/little-journals.html

Yesenia ( yesy) said...

love stamps... you blog its great

Anonymous said...

Kimmie, your datebook is absolutely adorable!! This is my first challenge...I decided on a Recipe book..Hope you like it and thanks so much for letting me share....Chris

Here it is:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=108426

Annie said...

I love your notebook Kimmie! I have made a very much plainer version, but did decorate the inside cover too! You can see it here
annie x

Cindy Vernon said...

Here's my card: http://cindyvernon.blogspot.com/2008/07/euphoria-heart-candy-blog.html

BrendaLea, the Prpldy said...

I got my card made using the wonderful sketch. Had fun making the card over here at my blog http://prpldy15.blogspot.com/

I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone made.

Katie Cotton said...

yipppie skippie! I got mine done. Here's my entry! Thanks so much Kim!

http://papermakeup.blogspot.com/2008/07/kraftin-kimmies-challenge.html

jody b. said...

Hey Kimmie!

I've been admiring your work for a while now and your challenge was so inspiring that I finally started a gallery at SCS! Didn't have oval nesties so I made due. Hope you like it! (Please let me know if it doesn't work. It's my first time)

Jody B.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=3200

Moon Hulsman said...

Kimmie I made you a nice little box
Thanks for letting us play love your candy and your creations of course
huggies Moon
http://scrapjesvanmoon.blogspot.com/

sumbine said...

Your datebook is awesome!
Thank you for the chance to win your great blog candy.

Here is my card.

"Luv 2 Glitter" by Brenda M. said...

Very cute. Thanks for sharing. It is great finding someone blogging that is just 30 minutes from me. Awesome.

Anonymous said...

Too cute

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Shannon Tompkins said...

It's not quite midnight in Alberta. Thanks for the inspiration!

http://livelovelaughandstamp.blogspot.com/2008/07/teach-hanna.html

Pouky said...

I really love your date book ! Congratulations, it is wonderful !

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