I am so excited that this day has finally come! I have to apologize while I bounce up and down as I try to type! I have been holding out on you, my wonderful friends! Since the end of January, I have been keeping a large, nasty, festering secret...wanna know what it is? Huh? Do ya? *grin*
Welcome to my dirty little secret *snort* Dreamtime Designs is the name of my brand spankin' new line of stamps that I have illustrated for Clear Dollar Stamps. Yep, you heard right. I'm now a stamp illustrator! Yay! I have been bursting at the seams to tell you and try to explain my absences from by blog while I was working on this...
What do you think? This Peony stamp set is my very first release and will be followed by many more in the months to come! The Peony set will be released for sale on June 1st over at Clear Dollar Stamps and really, that's just 3 more days that you have to wait *wink*
Just to give you an idea of the size of the flower, the card is 5 1/2" square and I have placed the peony in the largest labels 4 nestability. Its the perfect size for colouring up and maybe doing a little paper tole work too :) Illustrating stamps is a dream come true for me so I want you all to help me celebrate! I have a little blog candy to share with you!
All you have to do is leave a comment below and on June 1st at 5:00 Pacific Time I will close the comment section and draw a winner :)
Here is what you will win:
Peony Stamp Set
Recollections Copper Brads (pkg of 100)
Prima Vintage Style Flowers from the Nursery Collection (pkg of 24)
Prima Die Cut Felt Art Strips (pkg of 2)
Crafty Secrets Sweet Chips Chipboard Little Girl Outfit (pkg of 1)
Chocolate Offray Sheer Ribbon (5/16" wide by 9ft)
Celebrate It Ivory Satin Ribbon (5/8" wide by 10ft)
Martha Stewart Metallic Weave (7/8" wide by 3.6 meters)
I just want to say a little thank you to Lori McCroskey (owner of CDStamps), Laurie Wilson (DT Coordinator) and Vicki Conquest (Stamp Illustrator) for all your help in making my dreams come to fruition! You guys are THE best people to work with and I just want to dole out hugs all around!...In case you hadn't already noticed...I am in fact a big sap *grin*
And before I close this post off for today, I just wanted to provide you with some links to view some more sneak peeks:
Laurie Wilson
Lori McCroskey
Linda Borneman
Nancy Grant
Katie Renz
Candy Fosta
Tori Wild
Angela Thomas
Cassie Trask
Lori McCroskey
Linda Borneman
Nancy Grant
Katie Renz
Candy Fosta
Tori Wild
Angela Thomas
Cassie Trask
Card Recipe:
Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps -Peony
Paper: Gina K, Always Artichoke, Watercolour, My Mind's Eye DP, Scenic Route DP, K&Co DP, 7 Gypsies DP
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Creamy Caramel
Accessories: Sewing Machine, Labels 4 Spellbinder's Dies, Cuttlebug, Sponges, Dimensionals, Kaiserkraft Gems, Hodgpodge Hardware, Satin Ribbon, Martha Stewart Scallop Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Waterbrush, Tombow Markers
152 comments:
Oh Kim!! How exciting!!!!!!!!!!
I'm so happy for you, I know you will do well!
Wow...what a gorgeous image, and your coloring is absolutely exquisite! The closeup is breathtaking! Congratulations on your new venture...you will do well. I just saw this post on SCS and popped over to your blog! Thanks for sharing this beauty and the opportunity to win something.
Beautiful image - and congratulations.
I would love to win your debut stamp and loot! What fun it is to work with such a talented lady! I can't wait to see what all you design!
Big HUGS,
~nance
Congrats Kim on a dream come true!!!! I love working with your images and so excited for what you have to come!!!!
Oh Kim, you are such an artist. I totally love your coloring all the time. I think you should travel around and show us all how to get looks like this.*wink* Beautiful work!!
Just Beautiful! :)
I love this card. The flower is beautiful, and I love the colors! Congrats!!
Oh my Kim-- what fantastic news!!! What a fabulous first release as well! Congratulations!!!
Wow congratulations! That is terriffic.
I think the peony is beautiful.
Good job
Pam
WOW; it's beautiful; love the card - the colors are fabulous!!!
Kim your card is just beautiful....and many congrats to you on your new venture. Looking forward to seeing more from your line. TFS, Teri in So.CA
Oh, Kim...I so admire your work and am so excited for your new venture!
This is beautiful! Congrats on your new venture and good luck! :o)
Kim -
What wonderful news! If your peony stamp is anything to go by, your other stamp sets will by flying off the shelves. What a lovely flower you have created and I love your card. Congratulations!!!
Elaine Allen
Congrats! this is soo gorgeous! Love it
Congratulations! That is just incredible! Beautiful, beautiful creation and to think you did it ALL!!! Wow. I'd be so thrilled to win that beautiful stamp!
congrats:=)
and lots of luck on your project:)
Congrats! :) That is wonderful news...i love peonies and can't wait to see what you come up with next. These are exciting times for you!
Heartfelt congratulations Kim! But really, this comes as no surprise considering the caliber of your talent. Your peony set is breath taking. I hope you'll autograph it for the lucky winner.
Wowzer, wowzer, woo....this is gorgeous!!!!
Congrats on this exciting news! Can't wait to see what you have to share with us! Gosh, this is so exciting and I'm not even you! lol
take care
Abundant Blessings, Maria
I am very excited for you. Looking forward to more designs!
Congrats on your exciting news. I love the new set and think you do a fabulous job of coloring.
The card you created with your new design is gorgeous. How exciting to be releasing your first stamp design. Congratulations!
That's awsome Kim. Congratulations!!
Kim! This is gorgeous! I am so happy for you and, as always, your card is stunning!
Oh WOW!! Kim!! That is awesome news! Congratulations Girl!! Soo exciting! That Peony is gorgeous and the way you colored it in is beautiful beyond words!! Congrats!! I need that set!!
Hugs,
Melissa
What a breathtaking image! Gorgeous.
Congrats on your new adventure! That is wonderful!
xx Dottie
dottiec1949@yahoo.com
The beautiful peony just grabbed me and I had to look a little closer. Kim, it is truly lovely "coming out" for your new stamp. Congratulations on "keeping your mouth shut" for so long. ***giggles*** Here's to much success! {{{hugs}}}
Beautiful stamp! You are extrememly talented! Good luck in your new venture!
And thanks for a chance to win such awesome candy!
Clara Quaglia
claraq29@yahoo.com
Wahoo for you!!! I love checking your blog and am SO excited to see how this latest adventure goes. The peony set is GORGEOUS!
Absolutely gorgeous stamp...you've done a beautiful job! I would be so excited to win this blog candy, thanks!
Congratulations!!!! What an exciting time for you!! Best wishes in you new adventure!! Can't wait to see all the fun sts you will create...Love the peony!!
That is just SOOOO exciting!! I love CD Stamps and yours are BEAUTIFUL!!
Oh my GAWD!! Congratulations to you and what a beautiful stamp and of course you have done wonders with it!! Have you been practising?? *grin*
What a fantastic work of art.....I absolutely love this peony and can't wait to see what else you have designed....Congratulations....I am so happy for you!
Wow, you are one talented lady. Thanks for the chance to win. Hugs, Nellie.
Beautiful Image and card. Congrats!!!
Raquel
Congratulations Kim! I have been admiring your work. That is so much fun for you to be able to design stamps too. I love your stuff girl!
I always knew your doodles from high school would pay off for you! Congratulations! A beautiful design
OMG Kim, Im so excited for you!! I have been a big fan of yours from the first time I saw on of your beautiful cards.
I love it when good things happen for good people! I hope this new venture is fun and rewarding for you.super big congratulations!!
I cant wait to see {and get} all of your stamps!! you ROCK!!!
Congratulations, what a beautiful stamp image. Love your card and I can see why you are so excited.
Congratulations! This stamp set is stunning. There are so many possibilities with it. I can't wait to see what else you come up with. The card is beautifully done. Wow I can see why you are so excited. Well done!
Congratulations, Kim!! It's no surprise that you are now illustrating your own stamp line! You are so talented, and I look so forward to working with your designs ;D
Hi Kim, No surprise you're next venture would be as an illustrator! You're work is beyond beautiful! Congrats....Abby:)
Congratulations Kim, I am sooooooo proud of you, your stamps are just gorgeous and I cant wait to see what else you have in store!!!
Congratulations, Kim! Could you be any more excited? :) The Peony is a fabulous image! I can't wait to see the rest of your designs. "Dreamtime" is going to be one of my favourites, I can tell. Thank you for sharing your art with us, and of course for the great candy!
Your card is absolutely breath-taking! Congratulations on your new venture! Your first set is beautiful!
Hi Kim. I stop in and visit your blog often. Congrats on your first line of stamps! I am very excited about this. I love flower stamps and your peony is no exception. Beautiful... as are all your cards. I'm really hoping to win this one!! {fingers and toes crossed} Thanks so much!!
What a beautiful stamp! My Peonies are budding and about to burst in the next couple of weeks! This would be a fabulous prize to win!
Kim your work is always so amazing!
I am so happy for you!
Oh, what fabulous news! Your first stamp set is beautiful! I can't wait to see what else you design. Your card, using your new stamp set, is gorgeous!
congratulations! This is a fantastic flower! The coloring options for it are numerous! Thanks for a chance to win!
Stunning work - WTG Kim! Congratulations on a dream come true. You're gonna make a ton of $ for CDS, that's for sure!
WOWIE!!!! Congrats. I would be jumping out of my seat too. The stamp is gorgeous and your coloring is impecible!!
Congratulations to you! What a wonderful set. I love the card you designed using it. I can't wait to see what else you have designed.
Kim~!!! WoW Great News..;
Congrats on becoming an Illustrator.
I am sooo happy you are with Clear Dollar Stamps too.. they are my fav.. I love Charlie and Critter stamps.
Your work has always inspired Me and I can't wait to start using these wonderful new flower stamps.
Kim, Kim, Kim!!!!!! I am thrilled to the core for you. What an incredible honor! And what a splendiferous, amazing and awesome card! Your coloring and shading are perfect. It's a priviledge to follow your blog and to see your beautiful creations. Thanks for the generous blog candy you are offering. Ohhhhhhh! I hope I win, I hope I win!
Congrats my friend!! I'm thrilled for you!! And man are you off to a super duper start!! Your peony is stunning!! Your card ain't half bad either....*giggle* STUNNING work as always Kim!! Can't wait to see what else you have up that sleeve of yours!!
Congratulations Kim!! Your stamp & card is gorgeous!!
Just beautiful!!! Will there be a Lupine in your creative future ???? hint hint wish wish...Congrats on your dream fulfilled :) <><
OMG! Congratulations!!! I love your new Peony stamp! Can't wait to see what else you design. Great job! I would love to win one of your stamps!
Mary
mbeer@riverview.net
Thanks for the chance to win
Beautiful stamp and love the card you made with it. Can't wait to see more of your designs. Thanks for the chance to win it and this other great blog candy.
JoAnn
Congratulations! Your peony is absolutely gorgeous! I would be honored to win! I wish you huge success!
Congratulations Kim, I have be wondering why your blog has been so quite lately. How wonderful that all is for you - so very well deserved. ENJOY it all.
Wow! Congratulations you! Well done! I love this set!
Congratulations on your stamp design! The peony is beautiful! Can't wait to see what else you have stashed away waiting to show us! I love the fact that your enthusiasm is so apparent! Happy for you that you get to do what you love!
Congratulations on designing! You are so lucky to be doing what you love! The peony is gorgeous, and will look beautiful on so many different cars (and scrapbook pages!) Can't wait to see what else you've got stashed away to share with us!
Congrats to you!! Your Peony set {and card} is gorgeous! I'm looking forward to seeing what else you've designed. Thanks for giving us the chance to win this set. ;)
Kim - the quality of your design is amazing. I can't wait to see more! Congratulations on your new adventure - have fun, and enjoy your success!
(And I'm thrilled that you are Canadian too!)
Carol - from the other coast.
Congrats on your big news! What a gorgeous card!!
Kim your work is beyond words. I don't know how you get your stitching to be so perfect around the nestabilitie. Of course, your coloring is gorgeous. Can't wait to see what else is coming.
Congratulations on your new endeavor, your stamp set is gorgeous, and your card is stunning!!
Wow your first image is absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations!
Congratulations! How exciting for you -- and for those of us who love the Clear Dollar Stamps.
tonilea
jiffy1212@aol.com
Congrats! Such a beautiful card!!
I love this flower! It's simplicity makes it perfect for so many uses. Now that you have shown us how great your designs are, when will the next one be out??? Love the name of your designs and may you be wildly successful in this project!! We know you will!
Kim this is such exciting news....you will be a great stamp designer. I look at every detail on your cards and ....sigh....
Kim, I am so proud for you! What a accomplishment! I would love to illustrate a stamp set. Wow. Not to mention your first set is gorgeous.I would be shouting it from the roof tops! LOL! Post a sing in your yard, Stamp Artist Illustrator! LOL! Good for you girl!!
Now lets get to your card. I just started getting your blog. I just realized you colored that image with towbow markers. Who needs copics! What stunning coloring. It has the WOW factor for sure! Excuse me I have to now read your blog from your first post until now. I am going to go try to learn some of your techniques and secrets.
Again, Kim I am celebrating with you.,
Hugs from a fellow stamping sister,
Pam
Http//stampsinc.blogspot.com/
Just happened upon your blog and love your peony stamp. Enjoy your new work as a stamp designer.
A big huge Congrats your way. That is huge. I can't say that I am shcoked though. You work is beyond gorgeous. Good for you. I love the peonie and I can't wait to see what follows. Congrats
Hi Kim! Congrads to you! Your first stamp is totally fab! I love it...great idea too for paper toile...soooooooooo pretty! Would love to win it...just draw my name! I follow...but I see I am not alone! lol...u are great! Cher
hilly77@comcast.net
Congratulations. The peony looks awesome...just like the one that is set to bloom sometime soon in my garden!
Not only is that a gorgeous card, that is a fabulous set! I really like that flower. And big congrats on your new line!!! If all of your sets are as great as this one, you are well on your way!
How exciting, Kim!! Love your set and can't wait to see more.
Congrats on your own line of stamps... that's HUGE! It's a dream of mine, too, except I'm faced with the problem that I can't draw to save my life.
The peony set is GORGEOUS! I want it! :)
Joyce Spear
stamperjoyce at AOL dot com
Kim, very special congratulations on having your dream come true. The peony stamp is gorgeous, I can't wait to see what else you have in the works. I just know you are going to have great success.
Hugs,
Faith
Oh my gosh, that's awesome for you!! HUGE congratulations. YOur art work is just gorgeous!!
Hi Kim
The peony is so beautiful and also is the coloring. étgabjs fir a chance to win!
Huge Congrats Kim-- I'm so happy for you! I LOVED playing with your new set and can't wait for more to come! Your card is absolutely gorgeous!
AKKKKKKKKKKKKKKk. sweet and talented girl---huge congrats on your first set---that flower is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! woohooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
peonies are one of my favourite flowers! And your illustration of one is gorgeous!! I really hope I win this one. It would be fabulous to colour with copics or watercolours!!
Congratulations!! I love the
peony stamp. Thanks for
offering such nice blog
candy.
Gladys R.
I just love peonies. and I love what you did with this card.
Congrats on your new venture :)
My congratulations to you!!! It's a very exciting news!
Tanya
Congratulations! The peony is my favorite flower, and your stamp does the beauty justice. Can't wait to see your other creations. Great job, Kim!
Eileen
eyeleeeen@optonline.net
http://artsaveslives-paperqueen.blogspot.com/
KIM!!! OMWord!!! it's beautiful!! CONGRATULATIONS GIRL!!! how EXciting!!!
Big congrats on your wonderful news! This card is absolutely georgeous!
WOW! Big congratulations are in order! Super work!
Kim,
Congratulations on the stamps! OMG what a great thing to happen for you!
Your cards always ROCK but this one is even extra pretty and you designed the stamp! How cool is that?
I hope I win your candy...if not...I will be buying it for sure!!!!
Congrats again! ;)
Kim! Congratulations - I'm so happy for you! You know that I think you're madly talented! YEAH YOU!
Congratulations on your exciting news! Your peony is beautiful. Your colouring rocks, and so does your layout!
Congrats Kim! The set is beautiful! As is the card simply stunning! You can alwasy tell one of your cards from the beautiful layering that you do of each and every piece! I can't wait to see what else you come up with in the future!
Good Luck, and keep the beauty coming!
Diane Cooper
diane7@rogers.com
Congrats to you. This peony is just beautiful and the card you made is stunning! Thanks for the chance to win!
A BIG CONGRATS to you!! This is lovely and your coloring and dimension to it is just Beautiful, love the layering and gems too :)
Congratulations! I hope you enjoy your new venture - if this is any indication ... you are well on your way to being a success!
Best of luck to you!
Sandra
Well, it seems there are no limits to your talents!! Don't even tell me you're a wonderful cook and your house is immaculate, I'll never recover! This set is exquisite, as is your card! Congrats! CDS is lucky to have you!
Congrats! Love the Peony stamp and can't wait to see the others. Nancy R.
This is absolutely gorgeous! I don't think that I could do it justice after seeing this, but I'd really like to give it a try. What fun, Kim. Congratulations on the realization of a dream.
So very happy for your news! The preview is absolutely gorgeous! Good luck and thank you for the opportunity!
Congratulations! That is wonderful news both for you and for us! I am looking forward to getting your designs, I love the peony, one of my favorite flowers.
I absolutely LOVE the Peony stamp!!
Congratulations on your new venture - and lucky for us :)
Thank you for the opportunity to win this lovely stamp.
Faith in Florida
fepp@aol.com
I love peonies and this one is beautiful. You are very talented.
I agree, how exciting!! Congrats!! Love the peony and can't wait to see what else you have come up with!!
Your card is beautiful. Congratulations on the release of your 1st stamp set!!
Oh my! That stamp is to die for. Congrats on reaching your goal. Hope I win! *wink*
Congratulations, that is very exciting. I can't draw a stick figure so I am in awe of all you talented ladies (and gents) out there. Thank you for the chance to win.
A fellow BC crafter.
Debbi
I love the flower and can't wait to see what else you have in store for us.
Stampers will be hard pressed to make this new CDS peony image any more beautiful than you have! Your layering and color scheme really make the flower stand out!
Congratulations! What a feather in your cap - and what a lovely set ! Thanks for the opportunity to win it xx
Kim, what incredible news!! I'm jumping up and down excited for you! Love your peony image! Congratulations!!!
Congratulations!!!
How did you manage to keep such a big secret for sooo long - you must have been fit to burst with excitment at any moment!!!
Hugs
Penni
X
Congratulations! I love the peony - just needs some ants on it like our bushes! The card is even prettier. Can't wait to see what else you come up with!
Chris R. from Iowa
Congratulations!! A beautiful stamp and card.
Julie
Very exciting indeed! I am so happy for you, of course, and I just can't wait to see what's to come! No need to enter my comment for blog candy, I just wanted to tell you what a wonderful card you had made with your Peony image and how excited I am for you!
Gorgeous Peony...love you card with it! Stunning
Congratulations on your new adventure! I saw this sneek peek on someone else's blog - that flower is breath-taking! You are so talented and I really enjoy your layering techniques and blog! thanks for this inspiration!
~Tori
Holy smokaroonie you have a lot of followers to your blog!
When I first saw this card I was blown away. Seriously. I fell in love with the flower right away....and practically drooled over the way you colored it. It is FANTASTIC! Then as I looked at the other elements on the card I was just in awe. You really did an outstanding job pulling it all together....so much so that I really do want this stamp.
Not sure how the stamp store will be selling your product...can we pull up things by your name? I am ver interested in seeing everything you come up with. And I look forward to seeing how you create cards with your new stamps.
Truely a beautiful piece of art. I could admire it at length....and have!
Now, off to browse your site....again! =)
OHMYGOSH Kim!! Im sooo super excited for you!!! That first set is just gorgeous!! Keep Going GF!! Your talents surpass all expectations. Superb cards and superb illustrations!! Way to go! TFS:)
I am so happy for you Kim, Congrats! You are an incredible card artist and so deserving of this! I look forward to seeing the rest of your art! Yay!
Beautiful stamp. Congratulations on your new ventures.
I just today found your blog. These cards are gorgeous...I love this peony especially. They don't grow in Tx and I always love seeing the real ones when I traveled. I found you over at SCS and I am a brand new S.U. demonstrator. Thanks for the chance at your candy. That was a surprise...Linda Crowder Addison, TX
Congratulations Kim living your dream. Beautiful peony stamp. I get to play with this one this month. I am excited. You go girl. You are amazing.
That is great to hear Kim! I love this peony and would love a chance to win it!! Thanks for the chance and look forward to seeing some more of your stamp sets. I see you are a fellow BC'er:)
Sue in Kelowna, BC
Kim this is fantastic news! Well done you!
Congrats......on your new adventure....love your first release. Your card is STUNNING...and your colouring if superb.......
Your samples are absolutely amazing Kim ! Congratulations :0)
This is so exciting Kim! That image is absolutely stunning! I absolutely LOVE it! :D You are so very talented! Congratulations and thanks for the chance to win!
((Hugs))
That is just gorgeous! Peonies are my mom's favorite flower, so I will definitely be putting this in my cart this month (unless I win, of course!). Congrats on your first line, can't wait to see what else is on its way!
Kim,
I am always checking in on your blog for inspiration, you do such lovely work. Congrats on your new adventure, this new image that you designed is exquisite.
Thank you for the chance of winning the awesome goodies.
Congrats! love peonies, cant wait to see your new creations. Diane
Congratulations and thanks for the chance to win
Congratulations! I think your design looks great! Thanks for a chance to win! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies
Uhgg my computer booted me out. Hopefully my last comment posted but just in case I Love this card! And Congrats!!!
Huge Hugs SHell
Congrats on your new venture! I love your stamp. I will definitely have to have this stamp (hope I win it)! Thanks for the chance. I enjoy looking at your blog and all your cards.
Very Very Cool Kim! I'm so excited for you!!! I just wish I could find time to get back to stamping. I feel like I've been on sabbatical this past year and I hate it! I got a SCS challenge in a few weeks back and thought I was going to be back in the grove. It hasn't happened but I'm hoping with summer all things will be new!!!! :) Congrats and I can't wait to see them all!!!
Awesome! Very nice stamp. congrats on your new endeavors!
Congratulations Kim!! I just rec'd the June newsletter & had to see this set up close! It is GORGEOUS as well as your artwork!
Wowee! Its awesome! So cool, I love it! Doesn't surprise me though, I know you have talent!
Congrats! How very, very exciting!
How excting! What a beautiful image it is! =)
I didn't comment on this when I saw your post last week because I didn't think I should be entered for the blog candy. But I MUST tell you, your stamp set is SO awesome!!! Congratulations for a job well done! I can't wait to see what's to come. :-)
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