Crafters Companion Blog Hop

Welcome to the Crafter's Companion USA Christmas blog hop!

We are so excited to be giving away so many of Crafter's Companion's fabulous products, as well as sharing many Christmas project ideas. If you are coming from Stacy's Blog, you are in the right place. If not, make sure you head over to Crafter’s Companion USA over here, where the blog hop starts. We are giving away a prize on every blog, including the entire set of our new Spectrum Noir alcohol markers to one lucky winner who posts a comment on every blog. These markers are so new, that you will be receiving our first prototype of them. That's 72 markers!

Spectrum Noir pens are alcohol ink based which have been designed specifically for crafters, but these affordable markers are also great for beginners, students and hobby artists alike. Each pen is double-ended, with a broad chisel nib for large area fills and a fine bullet tip for detailed work. Spectrum Noir marker pens will soon be available in 168 colour shades including a colourless blender. The colours blend seamlessly and can be mixed or layered over each other. These fast drying, alcohol based markers are acid-free and non-toxic, and the coloured ends of the pen allow for easy colour identification. (Please note: The design of the pen, color names and numbers may be different than the pens that will be released in January.) The image colour has been reproduced as accurately as possible.

For today's blog hop project I created a card with the Humphrey stamp called 1st Christmas which is also the stamp that I will be giving away during the hop to one lucky random commenter. Just comment before Sunday December 11th at midnight for your chance to win. All the winners' names will be posted at Crafter's Companion USA News blog on Tueday December 13th. (Must be a U.S. resident to win).

Your next stop is the talented Jinky. 

Thank you for joining us today and GOOD LUCK!!!!

Ann

Crafter’s Companion News Blog - http://crafterscompanion.blogspot.com/

Lisette - http://totallyinkspired.blogspot.com/

Holley - http://holleybarnhartsblog.blogspot.com/

Lynda - http://positive-force.blogspot.com/

Amy - http://yorkieluver2.blogspot.com/

Denise - http://lalasworldblog.blogspot.com/

Khristen - http://khristenscraftroom.blogspot.com/

Stacy - http://scrapwithstacy.blogspot.com/

Ann - http://stampwithme-ann.blogspot.com/

Jinky - http://www.jinkyscrafts.blogspot.com/

Crafter’s Companion News Blog - http://crafterscompanion.blogspot.com/

Paint Fusion with Sheena Douglass

Hi Everyone!! It always amazes me how simple it is to paint something beautiful with the Paint Fusion system by Sheena Douglass. I always get started staring at all my materials with such fear and then once you get started and follow her super easy directions you get so motivated at what you are creating.

Sheena Douglass's new Christmas line, which we are all previewing for you this week, has warm and festive images for all of your Christmas need. Today I chose to go with the image "Tree". I stamped my large image twice and painted them with acrylic paint and my brushes. Then I stamped the background images onto my cardstock to make it look like a forest and I cut out my larger trees and popped them up with dimensionals. The beautiful scroll on the bottom of the card was created using my Ultimate Crafters Tool. It is one of the embossing features of the tool and then I just added a few tiny crystals for a bit of bling.

I hope you are enjoying the Sheena Douglass Paint Fusion Previews from Crafters Companion. Thanks so much for stopping by today.

I Wheelie Love You

Played with some of last months release from The Cats Pajamas. Today I used the cutest set called Wheel Love. I always find this little bunnies ears to be so intimidating to color....they are huge but I do like the way he came out today.

I started by stamping my image onto Xpress Blending Paper and coloring with copics. My dp is MME 6 x 6 Happier. All cardstock is from PTI and so is my ribbon. I dry embossed my bluish panels and of course my image is cut out with circle nesties.

Thanks so much for popping in today. Hope you enjoy your day!!!

On Your Special Day

Well Crafters Companion is at it again!! Cute cute cute new Humphrey stamps being released and todays stamp is called Special Day.

I stamped my image onto Xpress blending paper and colored with copics. My dp is MME and all my embellies were in my stash.

You will definitely want to head over to Crafters Companion to check out this and all the Humphrey Corner stamps. You will be very pleased that you did.

Thanks much for stopping by today!!

Kick some Grass

I just LOVE this adorable sentiment, and the sentiment and image are from a set from The Cats Pajamas called just that, Kick some Grass.

I stamped my image onto Xpress Blending Paper and colored with my copics. My paper is MME 6 x 6 Blink of an Eye. All of my cardstock is PTI and that gorgeous ribbon is from The Ribbon Carousel. It is the V twill ribbon found here.

Thanks much for stopping by to say Hi!!! Hope you have a fantastic day!!!

HELLO again and a Crafters Companion Giveaway

Hi All!! I know it has been so long since I have posted. Alittle over a month to be exact. We had a few storms a little while back that left my crafting room with alittle more damage than I originally thought and it took me a bit to get things back in order but I am back now and will slowly start to post again on a regular basis but I wanted to bring you some super exciting news from Crafters Companion. While I was unable to stamp they came out with 3 awesome releases that I just know you are going to want to take a look at. Popcorn Birthday, Popcorn Pals and SWALK 4. Adorable cannot even describe these new stamps. They will just make your heart swoon. Go and check them out.

While over on the Crafters Companion blog you are also going to want to be part of our SWALK 4 Giveaway. Crafters Companion is sooooo generous they have decided to give away the entire SWALK 4 Collection to one lucky US Resident. For a chance to win all you have to do is become a follower at Crafters and leave a comment on this post at Crafters. For a second chance to win, post about the contest on YOUR blog or sidebar and leave another comment. Here is what the set looks like:

So good luck to all US Residents who enter!!! This is an amazing give away. Thanks for stopping by today. I will be back during the week.

Pumpkins on a Vine

Today is the last day of previews for this months There She Goes Release and I am sure you have been loving all the goodness all week long. This last set called Pumpkins on a Vine is as precious as they come. I am not usually a lover of fall or Halloween stamps but these just won me over. Here is alittle bit about todays set:

It’s almost time for the seasons to change and Torico has illustrated some adorable little girls just in time for autumn! The images in this set were sized so that they can also be used with other stamp sets from Torico’s line for even more versatility.
Pumpkins On A Vine is a 4x6 set that includes a total of 15 stamps and will sell for $15.
Would you like a chance to win the Pumpkins On A Vine stamp set Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Pumpkins On A Vine Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Pumpkins On A Vine stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday Aug. 27th during the Release Party Chat.

For todays card I colored my image with copics and cut it out with my circle nesties. My dp is an old DCWV Fall Stack that I pull out this time every year. My ribbon is PTI I had these tiny crystals in stock.

I am sure you came to me from Angela's Blog. Next up on the hop is Christine who I am sure has something gorgeous to show you. I am hoping you will all join us at the Release Party Chat on Saturday night. If all goes well with this Hurricane plowing up the east coast and I do not lose electricity I will be there too. Enjoy the rest of your hop!!!

Youre Fabulous!!

Hello and welcome to day 2 of the There She Goes Previews. Todays gorgeous set is called Fabulous. Yes Torico has done it again with her greatness!! I just love all the endless possibilities you have with this set. Here is alittle bit about this set:

No stamp collection is complete without a great set of background images that you can use in a variety of different ways. This fabulous new set illustrated by Torico will have you reaching for it over and over again for all of your stamping needs!

Fabulous is a 4x6 set that includes a total of 13 stamps and will sell for $15.

Would you like a chance to win the Fabulous stamp set Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Fabulous Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Fabulous stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday Aug. 27th during the Release Party Chat

So I just know you will want to have a chance to win this amazing set right? Well you know the drill. You should have come to me via Angelas Blog. I hope you did. Up next is Christine. Just hop on through and leave comments on all the Trendsetters Blogs for your chance.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I will be back tomorrow with more "fabulousness" from There She Goes.

A Cute Little Hello

Happy Wednesday Everyone!! I am here today to share a little set of notecards I made with some goodies from Crafters Companion. With the kids going back to school, these will be great for quick communication with the teachers. Pretty enough and simple enough. I started with beige and pink cardstock and stamped my image and sentiment from the Flower Fairies Winter Collection in a chocolate brown. I cut all my paper with my Ultimate Crafters Companion. I popped my layers up with dimensionals and made tiny envelopes with my Envelobox Creator. Then I finished things off with a few tiny pearls and I am done. Thanks so much for stopping by today. Enjoy your day!!!

It is a Beautiful Day!!!

And yes it is!!!! I was back in my craft room today after having a 4 inch flood which caused a bit of damage. It has been a very "interesting" week here at Casa de Kranitz and I am glad things are on the upward swing. I am especially glad to be bringing you day one of the There She Goes Release. OMG wait till you see the royal cuteness coming this week!!! You will love everything but todays preview is called Beautiful Day and here is alittle bit about it:

First there were fairy tales and then fairies and now she has added a touch of country cottage to her fabulous build a scene stamp line! Use alone or along with the other stamp sets designed by Di to create wonderful handmade creations.

Beautiful Day is a 4x6 set that includes a total of 10 stamps and will sell for $15.

Would you like a chance to win the Beautiful Day stamp set Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Beautiful Day Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Beautiful Day stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday Aug. 27th during the Release Party Chat.

So there it is my friends.....you know the rules....leave comments along the way for a chance to win each days set. I hope you are coming to me from Angela's awesome blog...next up is the talented Christine. Have fun along the Blog Hop and Good Luck!!!

You Float my Boat

Made a card today using the cute new set from There She Goes called Float my Boat. I started by stamping my image onto Xpress Blending paper and coloring with my copics. I am still on a "use my scraps" kick so I pulled these two papers off my pile. I think they go perfect with this sweet image. My two border dies are from MFT and my bakers twine is from Ribbon Carousel. Button and crystals are from Michaels.

Hope you are enjoying your weekend. Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.

Crafters Companion Winner

Almost forgot to get a winner for the Envelobox Creator. But the winner is lucky Made By Karla at Madebykarla10 dot blogspot dot com.

Congrats Karla.....please contact me at akranitz at msn dot com and send me your mailing addy for me to forward to Crafters Companion.

Shake your tail feathers

Hi. I had a tiny bit of time today to get some stamping done so I went right for a new set from There She Goes Stamps called Zoo-pendous. Fun Fun Fun set to play with.

I stamped my image and colored it with copics. My dp is MME Lime and Twist. My ribbon is gorgeous seam binding from The Ribbon Carousel and both my scallop and double scallop  are from MFT.

Thanks for popping in today. Have a great day!!

Crafters Companion Give away

Crafters Companion is a unique and very generous company and I am super glad to be working with them. They have decided to give away one Envelobox Creator on each DT Members Blog. Not only is the Envelobox Creator great for making envelopes for bulky items, but you can make awesome, unique projects as well.

They have given the entire design team an Envelobox to give away on their blogs to one lucky U.S. resident! Here's how you can own this amazing tool. Simply become a follower of Crafter's Companion USA challenge blog and leave a comment on this post. You must do this to win. If you'd like a couple more chances to win this post about this giveaway on your blog or sidebar and become a fan of our Facebook page. For each of these things leave a separate comment here. This giveaway will run for one week from August 1st through August 7th. I will pick a winner on Monday, August 8th.

Every single design team member is giving away an Envelobox board, so be sure to check out all their blogs as well to increase your odds of winning one of these fabulous tools. You can find their blogs on the Crafters Companion News blog.

Ssssso glad to see you!!!

Today is our last day of sneak peaks for There She Goes. Today we are previewing a new set called Zoopendous. It was collaborative creation between Melyssa and Judy. Here are some more deets on this set:

Peacocks, and hippos and snakes, oh my! Judy Rozema was our lucky winner from this year’s Mother Of All Blog Hops and one of her prizes was the chance to work with TSG to design a stamp set in a theme of her choice. She said that she would like a fun zoo stamp set that incorporated some animals that are different than you might find in other stamp sets and we knew just who the perfect illustrator would be for this! Melyssa’s adorably whimsical zoo animals will have you going wild!

Zoo-pendous is a 6x8 set that will sell for $24.

Would you like a chance to win the Zoo-pendous stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Zoo-pendous Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Zoo-pendous stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday July 30th during the Release Party

Here is my creation for today. Like I did with the rest of the week, I used scraps off my pile to make this card so I do not know whose paper I used. I colored my little guy with copics and cut it out using Labels 1 nesties. I added alittle coat of crystal effects on the eyes which I am not sure you can see. Then I could not figure out a good place for the sentiment on the front so I created alittle panel inside for it.

Dont forget to leave comments all the way through the blog hop for a chance to win todays set. I am hoping you came to me from Angelas blog. Up next after me is Christine. Have fun along the hop and I cant wait to see you at the Release Party on Saturday!!!

I miss you a Boatload

Day two of release previews for There She Goes. This is a new set created by Torico and is another A-dorable creation from her. Here is alittle clip about the set:

Awhile back Torico had posted some of her sketches on her Facebook page and this adorable boy and his puppy got lots of attention! So many of you said that it needed to be made into a stamp and we agreed. Not only is this mini set great by itself but it can also be combined with many of Torico’s other TSG stamp sets for even more versatility!

Float My Boat is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 9 stamps and will sell for $7

Would you like a chance to win the Float My Boat stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Float My Boat Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Float My Boat stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday July 30th during the Release Party Chat.

For my card today I went with a bit of a masculine color scheme. I have been trying to use some of the larger scraps on my pile so I am sorry that I dont know what paper I used. My gorgeous seam binding is from The Ribbon Carousel. Now I hope you are following along on the hop. If you are you should have come to me from the TSG Blog. Next up after me is Christine. Have fun hopping along and good luck. Hope you are one of the winners this month. Dont forget the release party will be Saturday. Please join us!!

Happy Birthday with Humphrey

Hi Everyone!! I made a card today using a Humphrey stamp called Birthday Girl from Crafters Companion. Dont you just love that sweet little face?
I started today by stamping my image onto cardstock and coloring with copics. I cut all my panels with the Utimate Crafters Companion and glued all my panels together using Mono Multi Glue. Then I embellished a little with a few green crystals and twine that I had in my stash.

There are many Humphrey stamps at Crafters Companion for you to choose from and right now the entire Humphrey bundle is on sale for 24.95.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Enjoy your day!!

Get Your Thong On!!!

I am so excited that this week has finally arrived. We are starting release previews from There She Goes Stamps and I am just in love with all the new sets!!! I just know you will be too. Todays set is called Get Your Thong On. Here is alittle info on the set:

Melyssa will have you giggling at this mini set that features fabulous flip flops and sassy sentiments! These ‘thongs’ are perfect for coloring, paper piecing, creating backgrounds and so much more. This mini set will be the perfect addition to your summer stamp collection!

Get Your Thong On is a 2x6 set that includes a total of 11 stamps and will sell for $7.

Would you like a chance to win the Get Your Thong On stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Get Your Thong On Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Get Your Thong On stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday July 30th during the Release Party Chat.

I had so much fun creating this card today. I used lots of fun scraps that I had on my desk and some yummy ribbon from my fellow DT Sister Corinnas store The Ribbon Carousel. Now dont forget that you can win todays set by leaving comments on each of the DT members blogs. Hopefully you came from Angelas Blog. Up next is Christine. Follow along, leave comments and then end your hop at the TSG Blog.

Hold on to your dreams

We have a fun Sketch Challenge for you over at Crafters Companion. I made alittle Inspiration piece for all of you. Here is alittle sneak peak. Come take a look and play along.

Wishing you all kinds of Happiness!

Hi All!! We just got back from our family vacation to Lake George. We had such a fabulous time. The weather was perfect and so were the kids. I could not have asked for a better time. I made this card from There She Goes before I left but never had a chance to post it, and it was a good thing I got it done before hand because we were not able to take ALL of my crafting supplies that I wanted to. My husband thought he brought the necessary box but left behind the ink and stamps. Soooooo a week without crafting for me. I am going to make up for lost time tomorrow for sure. But todays card is made with the There She Goes set called Blossom by Blossom (which I just noticed is out of stock). I decided to do some paper piecing with this little sweetie and then colored the rest with copics. My paper is MME and my flowers and border were made with MFT Dienamics.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I am glad to be home to get to my craft room but I am also afraid to go down there and face the MOUND of laundry we brought home!!! LOL. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!!