Welcome to today’s Show and Tell! There is ton’s to look forward to today! Not only will you be entertained by talented readers with tons to show off but I’m excited to introduce you all to an amazing new Company and Product line!
When I first heard of Karen Kimmel and her work I knew I wanted to learn more. I was impressed right away with her track record of sharing her talent and teaching others the art of self expression and creativity.
After years of sharing her knowledge in countless workshops with Adults with developmental disabilities, Karen developed Stencils that helped encourage the creative process. They were the perfect tool to introduce to these budding artist and with the use of Karen’s Stencils self expression, color and art work came to life.
Imagine the feeling of accomplishment when these creative minds saw finished results that were worthy to hang on the finest Gallery Walls! In fact many of them did hang on the walls of Gallery’s or ultimately became used in textile projects for some major well known company’s.
Kimmels Kids Exchange Collection is Karen’s newest line. Inspired by the participants of her workshops she has created a collection of creative tools that are meant to be explored and integrated together to create one of a kind works of art time and time again!
My girls and I have been having too much fun exploring our new Kimmel Kids Exchange Collection. I know it says kids right there in the name but I could not resist and I had to get in on the action. So while I painted this…
My girls created there first drafts on paper!
I still want them to experiment and have fun before I pass them their Canvas but my idea is to get the entire family in on the fun and make our very own Kimmel Kids Gallery wall!
Even mine is elementary! I was so drawn to this stencils shape! I loved it all on its own but already can’t wait to dive into another project where I layer and incorporate even more!
So here’s where you come in! Our wonderful friends over at Kimmel Kids want to get the word out about their new line! This is an exciting time for them and with a concept that is so incredible close to my own heart that promotes creativity and self expression I knew I wanted to help get the word out myself!
They want to give a complete Kimmel Kids Exchange Collect to one lucky Blue Cricket reader!
The collection includes
- six original, colorful, laser-cut stencils, each made with durable and flexible plastic.
- The grommet-bound activity book consists of 12 templates, six florescent pages for cutting and crafting, and 100% recycled, letter pressed chipboard covers.
- A canvas stencil case includes a vibrant front and back eco-transferred design.
- A set of six neon pencils from Germany
Here’s how to enter to win! Leave one comment per entry please!
- Leave a comment telling me your favorite way to express yourself artistically! I am so incredibly inspired by this collection that it has sparked a new desire for me to paint and create! Watch for more KK inspired projects to come!
- Become a follower of Blue Cricket Design or tell me you already are!
- Help spread the word about Kimmel Kids and this giveaway by bloggin about it, tweeting about it or facebooking about it with a link back to this post!
The winner will be announced Wednesday Jan. 27th!
And now onto today’s “Show and Tell!” Link your latest and greatest and sit back and enjoys the endless talent that I’m sure will be on display!
- be sure to link your projects url and not your blogs!
- link as many projects as you’d like!
- return the favor and visit others and say hello once in awhile! We all love to hear from new friends!
And once again I am short a few buttons! Under construction but I’m sure the grand revel will be GRAND! I’ll announce when my buttons are ready to be grabbed so in the mean time…link and enjoy!!!
Thanks so much for hosting Becca! Love yours and the girls work! Obviously the creative gene runs in the family!!
Would love for you to pop over for the giveaway on my blog when you have some time!!
Take care
Annie x
Becca, I'm a new reader to your blog and I'm really enjoying it! Thanks for hosting the "show and tell" I'm getting lots of great new ideas! Thanks for helping us all share with each other:)
Although I costume professionally, my favorite artistic expression is certainly domestic arts which includes cooking and organizing. Thank you for this opportunity to share and for offering us yet another great giveaway. I have enjoyed being a new follower these past few weeks and look forward to much more. ~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
WOW – great giveaway – I am a follower!
What a wonderful way to inspire!
My favorite way to express myself creatively is writing.
Thank you a bunch for being such a wonderful hostess!
Robin
All Things Heart and Home
I think my favorite way to express myself artistically is sewing, though I pretty much love every medium I've tried.
And…I'm a subscriber to Blue Cricket Design
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Hey Becca! I'm a follower and would love to win this giveaway! I'm a graphic designer… my fav creative outlet has become sewing as of lately, BUT I love all forms of art! My daughter is starting to develop her own style as well. These would be GREATLY appreciated in our house!! Thanks!
This looks great! I have found a new way to express myself artistically, through photography. I am a beginner, but eager to learn!
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I'm already a follower.
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Great hosting Becca!!! I am a new follower:) LOving all your ideas. I will have to say I am pretty rounded when it comes to expressing my self artistically. It really depends on my mood:) I enjoy sewing, painting, making jewelry and cooking:)TaTa – Nikki
I think my favorite way to express myself is through photography (completey non-professional)….just for fun. Great giveaway! =)
I am a follower. =)
Great giveaway. I am a follower.
My children and I would love this!
Thanks for hosting this fun "show and tell". It's nice that we can still do a show and tell as grown women
Would love to win this!
I like to express my creativity by making bows, sewing, wood crafts etc.
What a unique and fun giveaway! Thank you for offering it.
I love to express myself artfully with entertaining and table centerpieces.
I am a follower as well!
And this is another comment for an entry because I'm a VERY HAPPY follower!
Opps! I messed up. Please delete the first junkblossoms link. Sorry!!!!
I love to draw! I also like to sew and make cards…. so many things It is hard the choose!
I am a happy follower! : )
My favorite creative expression is actually baking! I just love putting everything together and coming out with something delicious. Great giveaway!
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I'm also a follower!
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I love photography!!! That is how I express myself. I also love anything to do with photos. I want to surround myself with the photo's that I love because it makes me happy…so you won't find any home interior in my house!!! (ok only one piece..lol) When I get that one great picture…..it just makes my day.
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I'm a follower!!
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I am a photographer and love the creative aspect of getting that "new and different" shot!
I subscribe through google reader- is that considered a follower??
I express myself artistically through all types of crafts. I currently love sewing but have wanted to try painting for a while.
I follow your blog
What a fun giveaway. We love to use fabric when we feel creative!
I'm a follower!
Wow! Fantastic giveaway! My favorite way to express myself artistically is through making mini books and writing. I dabble in a lot of things but those have to be my go-to creations.
what a geat giveaway I think my creativity would be with sewing and embroidery. although I love paper crafts also. and crocheting.
You are soooo welcome for the feature. It is an homor to feature all of you gals.
Cheri
I love to write and paint. That is how I express myself. I am about to go to Home Depot and express myself by making a washer necklace!
I am a dedicated follower.Have been.
I like to create my own cards using fabrics, threads, buttons, etc.
Trudy
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I am a follower of your blog
I love taking pictures…I'm no pro by any means but I do love taking lots of photos and putting them up all over my house.
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I follow you
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My favorite way to express myself creatively is through music. -Love the giveaway. -And as always,…Thanks for hosting your "Show & Tell". WE love it!
-Shelley
Those are awesome! Id never heard of them before. Im a new follower to your blog and its just delicious!
i love to do embroidery to be creative, but these have so much potential!
I think my favorite way to express myslef artistically would be scrapbooking or writing – I love to do both.
Thanks for the fun giveaway!
I follow you!
I also twitted about your giveaway!
I love making things out of Sculpey Clay
i am already a follwer
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my favorite way to express myself is cooking wonder food with just the basic ingredients
Great giveaway and awesome pictures by you and your kiddos
I enjoy writing (blog, poems, letters), and I used to draw a lot growing up.
eod_army_wife04(at)yahoo(dot)com
i am a follower!
my favorite way to express myself is baking!! i bake lots of different things and have my family trial my experiments!!
Hi! I follow your blog!
What a fabulous giveaway! Thanks for hosting Show & Tell. I am already a follower and I'm off to check out the links! Thanks!
Wow – the stencils are such an amazing and clever idea. These would be a perfect addition to therapy for my son! It would help tremendously with his fine motor skills. Thanks for the link and introducing us!!! I have so many ways I love to express myself I have a hard time narrowing it down to just one. Any creative crafting outlet…and I'm in!
When I was younger I was more artistic. Now the only was I express myself is through baking.
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I would say my favorite way to express myself artisticly is sewing! It was good seeing you yesterday, you look great and your kids are darling!
I'm a follower too!
This kit looks like so much fun! I love make pottery! Unfortunately, I haven't made anything since college…we've been moving a lot for my husband's job, so having a studio and kiln just isn't possible right now!
I like to spend time with my daughter crafting, it gives us great "mother/daughter" talking time.That inspires me!
Thanks for the chance to win! Awesome giveaway! I try a lot of things- jewelry making, Christmas ornaments, card making, scrapping… It just depends on the day.
I follow your blog
I love to scrapbook and make cards too!
That is so neat. Love the family time this creates.
i love to sew!
and i'm a follower!
This set looks so incredible! My favorite way to express myself creatively is photography. I love capturing things that others may take for granted and highlighting details!
My favorite artistic expression is cooking! I've recently become a SAHM, and I love having the time to try lots of new recipes…I enjoy finding new tastes and flavor combos to expose myself and my daughter to, and my husband loves how much money we're saving by not eating out.
ravenjasmine81 at yahoo dot com
Oh me oh my, I love these artist supplies! I am a rubber stamper for over 30 years and I love to spread out all over the dining room table and stamp my creative heart out.
Taking unique pictures of my son and decorating my house are ways I love to express creativity. I really like to repurpose things.
veniceangel@hotmail.com
Those stencils look amazing.
I love to sew cloth baby items, personally. My kids, however, LOVE to paint, so this would be perfect for them!
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Following your blog/google. =)
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