Pixie Dreams

Bee Mine!

2012-02-13T10:04:00.002-07:00

I'm SO horrible with updating my blog lately! I know there has been a lot going on but that gives me NO excuse to neglect my poor little blog! Before Valentine's day buzzes away I wanted to share with you some cards that I been making for the last month! I LOVE Valentine's Day it's one of my favorites...specially to make cards for!

I used my cricut on the little bee...he's from Kadoodle Bug Designs. Isn't he just ADORABLE!!!

"Spoil Me!"

2011-12-30T12:13:00.003-07:00

Hello Strangers! haha! I can't believe it's been 3 WHOLE months since I posted on my blog! Let's just say it's been a crazy and busy 3 months! But I hope to be back now on a regular basis! In the next few days I will be working on my blog so if it looks a little messy... excuse the construction going on!

So now on to the yummy stamp from Queen Kat Designs that is coming soon to the store to purchase now in Jan. It's a stamp by Charles Bristow aka Captain Frogger called "Spoil Me". I made a card using the stamp to share with you...hope you like it!

Have a great day!

Magically Spooky!

2011-09-22T23:59:00.001-06:00

It's that time again to post at Dark Ink Sorority and to share my Friday card of the week! This week I'm sharing a card using the image I used last week called "thoughts of matter" byNatalie VonRaven. She has some awesome stamps so go on over to the Queen Kat Stamp Co. store and check them all out. Have a great Friday!!!

Halloween!

2011-09-20T13:09:00.004-06:00

Hello! I'm finally around again and keeping my fingers crossed that hubby can keep it together! Poor guy has had it so bad! I just wish it could get better for him. He had his surgery Friday before last for his herinated disk and is doing GREAT! Thank you GOD!!! I thought since he had company and I get a little break I'd come by and share some cards that I made using last months Close to my Heart Stamp of the Month! It has to be one of my all time favorites but I do love Halloween so that has a lot to do with it. The name of the stamp is called "wicked".

Spooky!!!

2011-09-15T23:59:00.001-06:00

Don't you just love this new stamp that Queen Kat Designs added NEW to the store this month! It's PERFECT for Halloween! She reminds me too of being in the forest and a sign next to her saying this way or wrong way haha! I of course didn't think of that idea until I was done with the card! Anyways...you can purchase this stamp and many others from this collection that are perfect just in time for Halloween! The name of this stamp is called "thought that matter" by Natalie VonRaven. I hope you enjoyed my card and have a Happy Friday! :)

Are you Good or Bad???

2011-09-08T23:59:00.002-06:00

Isn't she just too cute? I can't get enough of her and she is so perfect for Halloween! She's new to Queen Kat Designs and you can now purchase her right now in the store with a WHOLE set of cuties! The name of the set is Frightful Spooks by Shannon Justice at Lollipop Labs Studios. See ya all next Friday for another card made with one of the newest stamps to Queen Kat Designs!!! Don't forget to visit Dark Ink Sorority (part of QKD) I post a new card there every Friday!

Boo to You!!!

2011-09-01T23:59:00.001-06:00

Hello & Happy Friday!

What a crazy day it was yesterday for us! My hubby ended out in the ER on top of that had to go to his pre-opt appointment and the fitting for his neck brace. He is scheduled for surgery next week to get his herniated disk fixed. Oh GOD I pray this takes most of the pain he is having away! I just need him back to himself. It's really sad seeing him suffer :( Please any prayers will be greatly appreciated by all!

Anyways, back to a good notes! The card I am sharing with you today is made of course by me using one of the newest stamps that will be released this month! The name of this stamp is called "witch" and is by Shannon Justice from the Lollipop Labs Studios. You can view and purchase it from the Queen Kat Designs store!

Thanks for visiting me today! Have a great day!

Fairy Dusting for You!

2011-08-26T15:14:00.003-06:00

Hi! and Yes, still lots going on here in my life...now I found out that I need surgery eeeeek! It's probably going to be happening in the next week. Then Hubby will be getting his in 2-3 weeks! I hope I can handle this all. We have hit a very bumpy road in our life but I'm trying to stay strong through it all. But I'm just glad to be back today to share with you my card!

So sorry I missed last weeks posting on Dark Ink but I'm back today just running a little late. Today I'm coming by to share with you a card I made by Charles Bristow aka Captain Froggerstamp from Queen Kat Design called Felicia Fairy. She's another amazing fairy from thecollection.

Hope your weekend is great!

It's a Sun Kissed Friday!

2011-08-11T23:59:00.001-06:00

Hello and Happy Friday! Once again I bring you a card using another one of Captain Frogger aka Charles Bristow's rubber stamp from Queen Kat Designs called squid girl. She's such a beauty and such a fun stamp to use!

There are so many new stamps being released in the store so be sure to check often!

If your looking to be on a design team and would like to become a Royal team member for Queen Kat Designs now is your chance because there is a call going on right now click >>> HERE for more details!

Hope you have a great weekend!

WOW!

2011-08-04T23:59:00.000-06:00

Yes, it's me again! 2 days in a row that's pretty good huh? lol! So today I'm here to share a card using a stamp from Captain Frogger aka Charles Bristow's collection from Queen Kat Designs called Clockwork Fairie. She's a beauty of course like the rest of his art collection! So here it is!!!

Hula Hula!

2011-08-04T10:25:00.004-06:00

Hello my blogger friends! As some of you know I haven't been around because my hubby is still having medical issues but I'm TRYING my best to get here once every while! I have been a little busy on and off making cards but not keeping up with my postings but, will surly keep trying since lots of stuff and Dr. apts are still going on.

Today I'm stopping by to share 2 cards I made with a cutie from Queen Kat Designs called "Hula Girl" she is from the Lollipop Labs Studio Collection and is available to purchase now! If you want this stamp or any other from the Queen Kat store you better hurry because there is a 20% off sale going on right now!

Thanks for stopping by!

I've been MIA again!

2011-07-19T10:18:00.004-06:00

Hi! I'm so sorry for not posting for a while now. My hubby is having some major health issues and a very critical surgery is going to be coming up soon. We are not sure on the date because we have to get back with the Doctor soon. So please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. We need all the prayers we can get to help us though this time in our life.

I'm going to try and post as much as I can but if I go MIA again well you know where I'm at.

Today I wanted to share with you a couple of cards that I made a while back by Lisa Steinke. Her little Coffee Fairy's are just adorable! If you want to purchase any of these stamps you can now purchase them at Queen Kat Designs online store >>> CLICK HERE! The two little fairy's I used on my cards are... (1st card) is called "I'm Awake" and the next (2nd card) is called "First Cup Coffee". And that's it for today! I will be posting again soon I hope!

Have a great day!

Queen Kat Designs - Triple Tiara Tuesday!

2011-06-14T20:08:00.002-06:00

I'm so sorry I'm late posting today. Hubby was in the ER last night again and so we been dealing with a lot lately but anyways...I'm here posting my Triple Tiara Tuesday challenge. This weeks challenge is to use chalks so I colored my Captain Frogger aka Charles Bristow stamped image called "Evil Clown" all with some glittery chalks that I have. It's really has sparkle just a little hard to see it in the picture! Join us in the challenge this week and for more details on how you can join go on over to Queen Kat Designs...you can even enter to win a really cool prize! And also don't forget about the mini blog hop with the other two design team members who made a card to share on their blogs doing this challenge... Gretchen & Bonnie .

He calls it Evil but is he really Evil?!?!

2011-06-08T23:59:00.000-06:00

Well not in my book he isn't! haha! He's of course full of bright colors! Yup, it's the awesome artist Captain Frogger aka Charles Bristow! I made a card for Dark Ink Sorority today and used one of the newest stamps called "Evil Clown" from the Charles Bristow collection over at Queen Kat Designs! See so now you can see evil doesn't always have to be "Evil" it can still have pretty bright colors! hehe!

BTW Charles birthday was yesterday and I do hope and wish he had a WONDERFUL birthday and his day was filled with lots of fun! Your a great guy Charles and keep up the awesome work that you do because it makes people smile!!!

Happy Birthday Vicky!!!

2011-06-08T03:24:00.005-06:00

We all at Queen Kat Designs want to wish Vicky a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! So to celebrate Vicky's birthday we are having a birthday blog hop!!! If you don't already know who Vicky is she is the owner of Queen Kat Designs and an awesome one at that!

I made a card just specially for Vicky using a Myka Jelina stamp called "Sky" she is so beautiful along with the rest of her line. You can purchase any of Myka's stamps from the Queen Kat Design store!

So let's all send LOTS and LOTS of birthday wishes over to Vicky for her Birthday!

If you just joined the blog hop and want to go back to the start line then click >>>> HERE! If you are coming over from Penny's blog then you are on the right track so after your done here at my blog go on over to Kathy's blog to see what she's got for the special birthday girl!

Hey There!

2011-06-01T23:59:00.000-06:00

So sorry I haven't been around as much as I would like...just the end of the month is usually really busy for me. By the end of this week I HOPE to be around more! Keep your fingers crossed!

Today I bring another amazing Captain Frogger aka Charles Bristow image that Queen Kat Designs just recently released into the store along with lots of other awesome images...don't forget to take a look! The image that I'm using in my card today is called "Evil Clown". Just how evil did you think I could get with this card lol!!! Have a great day and I will be posting again VERY soon!

Queen Kat Designs - Dark Ink Sorority Day!

2011-05-25T23:59:00.000-06:00

Hello! It's THURSDAY and you all know what that day is right?!?! Well I guess if you are a follower on my blog then you know. ha ha! and if your not well I post on Dark Ink Sorority every Thursday and share one card that I made using Queen Kat Design stamps. SO now that we are all on the right page it's time to tell you a little about my card. I used a stamp called Gothic Girl #1 from Charles Bristow stamp collection that Queen Kat Design carries in her store! So if you love her as much as I do then go on over and purchase her and don't forget to check out the whole store there are some really cool stamps there!

Summer Fairy by Charles Bristow!

2011-05-18T23:59:00.000-06:00

Yes, it's another beauty that I'm sharing with you today from Charles Bristow! Today I want to share with you "Summer Fairy". She's one of my favorite along with the whole line that Queen Kat Designs is carrying in the store! haha! If I had to pick just ONE stamp from this amazing artist it would have to be the WHOLE entire line! I just can't do it and pick one!!! So if you need to add this one or any of them to your collection go on and do it right now...you know that you want to :P!

Hope your day is filled with Happiness!

Queen Kat Designs - New Release!

2011-05-10T23:58:00.001-06:00

Hello and Happy Hump Day! I know I say this a lot but WOW how the weeks just seem to fly by!

Today is a great day because Queen Kat Designs is having a NEW RELEASE along with a blog hop. So that means the design team has been getting ready for this day to introduce some new stamps from Ann Hsaio -Yen Howard. She's a new to Queen Kat so we want to welcome her with open arms...WELCOME ANN!

I was lucky enough to work with one of her stamps called "Fairy Unicorn" that is in the store today and ready to purchase! If you all know how much I love fairy's then you know I'm loving this stamp! I have two cards to share with you today using this stamp so I hope you all like it and it inspires you to purchase the stamp and make some cards of your own!

If you came from Janie's blog then you are at the right stop. The next stop is at the store to purchase some goodies for you!!! If you got a little lost hopping then start here at the Queen Kat Designs blog to start from the beginning and have a beautiful day!

DZ Doodles - Challenge #10

2011-05-10T23:57:00.000-06:00

Well I got some good news of course and bad! I will start with the bad news first and get that over with...Diane the owner of DZ Doodles is going to shut her business down for personal reasons. She does plan to one day come back but of course not to sure when. She is going to be starting a personal blog soon and will share frebbie images so be on the look out when she starts that because it will be very soon! I will post the link to that on the DZ Doodles blog when she gets all that up and running.

So now of course on to the good news! DZ Doodles is having one last challenge and yes there will be winners to go with that Challenge so you don't want to miss out! There is also the cutiest freebie up and I know you don't want to miss that for sure!

Here is the card that I made for this weeks challenge. It's a color challenge! To find out more about this challenge and to grab the freebie go on over to DZ Doodles blog!

Queen Kat Designs - Triple Tiara Tuesday!

2011-05-10T14:39:00.007-06:00

EEEEEK! I'm sooooo sorry I'm late posting my Triple Tiara!!! I'm here now and ready to share the amazing challenge for this week and here it is...

I used one of the newest Charles Bristow's rubber stamps named "Amanda Fairy" that is in the Queen Kat store right now and ready to purchase!!!

If you would like to join this weeks Triple Tiara go on over to Queen Kat Design's blog to find out more details about this challenge. You can be the winner of some amazing prizes so you don't want to miss out! Don't forget to go on over to Gretchen and Bonnie's blog they made some amazing cards for today's challenge also!!!

Happy Mother's Day!

2011-05-07T13:29:00.004-06:00

EEEEK! I almost forgot to post the Mother's Day cards that I made a week or so ago. I got in an order for 2 personalized cards so I'm going to share those with you also! The other 2 are just like the personalized cards just aren't personalized haha! Hope all the Wonderful Mother's out there have a beautiful and blessed weekend! Hugs!

Supplies used: Close to my Heart Dreams come True stamp set, CTMH Miracle Level 2 Paper Pack, Colonial White Card Stock, Opaques Adhesive Gems - Pearl, Sweet Leaf stamp pad, Heavenly Blue stamp pad, Stampin Up Sentiment (name unknown), Ribbon

Supplies Used: Close to my Heart Sweetheart Level 2 paper pack, Close to my Heart Sophia stamp set, Opaques Adhesive Gems - Pearl, Cotton Candy stamp pad, Stampin Up sentiment (name unknown)

Captain Frogger is at it AGAIN!

2011-05-04T23:59:00.000-06:00

Yup, you read that right! He's doing it again and is making even MORE images that are turning into stamps eeeep! I wanted to come by and share one of the NEWEST and GREATEST stamps that Queen Kat Designs is carrying in her store...this beauty's name is "Amanda"! She's a hottie! I have a BLAST creating with Captain Frogger aka Charles Bristow's stamps he makes me drool all over my cardstock haha!

This last week I have been busy making even MORE cards using Charle's stamps from Queen Kat Designs so if you love him as much as I do stop on by I'll be posting MORE very soon!

Whimsical Ink Sorority Thursday!

2011-04-28T09:12:00.006-06:00

Today as most of you might now is My Whimsical Ink Sorority Day! For those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about...I post every Thursday on the Whimsical Ink Sorority and every other month from that I post on the Dark Ink Sorority. Both these sites are sisters with Queen Kat Designs. The design team and I post on both blogs every day to share our cards from both groups using the Queen Kat Design stamps! They have some VERY talented artist so go on by and check them all out! Today I'm using one of Maigan Lynn's newest stamps released this last month called "butterfly parade". I have used her stamps before shared here on my blog and totally adore her and her stamps! Hope you have a great day!

DZ Doodles Challenge #9!

2011-04-26T23:59:00.000-06:00

YAY! I'm finally back getting my DZ Doodle challenges done! I was on a little vacation for the last two challenges. So today there is a new challenge up so go on by to DZ Doodles blog and grab all the details and let's play! You could win an image of your choice! If you are looking to be a guest designer for the month of May there is a spot to fill so go on and get the details right now :) !!!

It's Another Beautiful Day w/Magain Lynn

2011-04-20T23:59:00.003-06:00

That's right today it's Thursday and you all know that it's the day to post over at Whimsical Ink Sorority and today over at the blog I'm sharing with you one of the newest stamps from the Maigan Lynn Collection that Queen Kat Designs is carrying in the store for purchase! The new stamp is called "Sunset Mermaid". Isn't she a beauty!

Queen Kat Designs - Jaz Higgins Welcome & New Release!

2011-04-19T23:59:00.000-06:00

Today we welcome Jaz Higgins to the Queen Kat Designs store!!! A very talented artist to add to the list of others! YAY! Today some of the design team girls and I have a little blog hop for you to share our creations using the new stamps! Today I'm sharing a tag and a card using the stamp called "Vampire Cutie" and starting today you can purchase this or any of the other stamps >>> HERE!

If your a little lost in the hop here is the list...

QKD
Valerie (you are here!)
Linda
Janie
Maria
Jan
Store

Graduation!

2011-04-18T13:28:00.005-06:00

May is right around the corner and that means Graduations!!! I know a couple of kidos graduating this year so I made a few cards with a stamp set called "You did it" from Close to my Heart! If you happen to need cards for that special graduate this year and don't have time to make or purchase them from the store then BUY them from me!!! I sell them for $2.50 and you can order in the colors you need! OR if you do have time and love this set you can purchase it from me just email at valerie1011@q.com. Thanks for visiting!

Close to my Heart - Hope for Japan

2011-04-15T21:10:00.004-06:00

We are coming to the end of April soon and I didn't want anyone to miss out on the Hope for Japan stamp set that Close to my Heart is carrying right now through the month of April 30th. It's a beautiful stamp set. I had some time today to make 2 cards to share with you. If you are intrested in purchasing one or more of these stamp sets email me at valerie1011@q.com.

supplies used: sweetheart level 2 paper pack collection, black ink pad, cotton candy ink pad, black grosgrain ribbon, scallop punch.

Details from the CTMH website

Our hearts go out to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and like so many of you, we’re eager to help. And helping has never been easier!

During April, purchase the exclusive “Hope for Japan” A-size stamp set for the special price of only $5 (retail value $7.95 US / $8.75 CAN) and Close To My Heart will donate 100% of the profits to the American Red Cross efforts in Japan. This beautifully designed stamp set reminds us of how our hearts are hopeful for those who are in need.

Offer valid arch 24–April 30, 2011. Tax and shipping/handling charges apply. Profits will be donated by Close To My Heart on your behalf to the American Red Cross Japan relief efforts.

I'm BACK!!!

2011-04-12T21:38:00.004-06:00

I'm back from Florida and it was AMAZING! I have so much to share but will do that in another post and when I have more time to type a letter instead of a quick post! haha!

I'm coming on really quick to share with you 2 cards that I made for the Leadershare convention in Navarre, Florida with the April Stamp of the Month! I can't believe how fast this month is flying by EEEK! Do you love this stamp set as much as I do?!? Then PURCHASE it NOW before the month is over because it's only available until April 30th. You can read all the details >>> HERE on all the ways to purchase or even earn it for FREE! To purchase or questions on this set email me at valerie1011@q.com.

It's Whimsical Ink Sorority Time!

2011-04-06T23:59:00.000-06:00

That's right it's April and it's my turn to post on Thursdays at Whimsical Ink Sorority!!! YAY!!! This week I'm sharing a card that I made using the stamp called "Sunset Mermaid" that was just previously released to the Magian Lynn collection at the Queen Kat Designs store. I just LOVE Magian's art. It's so much fun to color and design with!

And don't forget Queen Kat Designs just had a release so don't forget to check out all the stamps that were released!

Queen Kat Designs - Triple Tiara Tuesday!!!

2011-04-04T23:59:00.000-06:00

That's right! It's that time again for me to post Triple Tiara Tuesday!!! This week we had a GREAT sketch for our challenge! This is the card that I made using the NEWEST and beautiful stamp from the Maigan Lynn Collection called "Butterfly Parade". You can NOW purchase this stamp at the Queen Kat Designs store...HERE!

Don't forget to check out the blog hop for this Triple Tiara challenge...because the ladies of the court have made some beautiful cards to share with you today! Hop on over to Gretchen & Bonnie's blogs. There are also prizes for this challenge so make sure you head on over for detials at the Queen Kat Designs blog...HERE!

Thank you for visiting today...have a great day!

It's Another Dark Ink Sorority Day!

2011-03-30T23:59:00.001-06:00

You read right! It's Dark Ink Sorority Day with ME!!! Today over at Dark Ink I'm sharing a card that I made using one of the newest Monica Galvan stamps called "The Key Angel" She's a beauty that's for sure! If you haven't been by Queen Kat Designs store to see her newest stamps that were just released now in March well let's just say you need to!

Also, don't forget even MORE new stamps being added daily to Queen Kat Designs and the big NEW release the first of April so don't miss out and visit the Queen Kat Designs blog!

Spring Time Bunnies w/Close to my Heart!

2011-03-29T08:46:00.004-06:00

So sorry I haven't been posting as much as usual but LOTS going on here and getting ready to leave to Florida soon! EEEEEEEP! I'm SO excited! I can't believe it's actually true and I will be at the Beach soaking it all up! "Jumping up and down"!!!!!

So before I get off to a busy day I wanted to come share the last projects from the Close to my Heart class that I had a couple of weekends ago. FUN FUN as always!!! We made 2 cards, a little Easter basket filled with candy and a candle. I'm not going to share the candle YET because it's one of the projects I'm taking with me to Leadershare to share! So that one will have to wait :)

Supplies Used (card above): Close to my Heart Paper Mayberry Collection, Pink Assortment button, March Stamp of the Month-Sensational Season, Waxy Flax, Spellbinder Oval & Scallopped Oval & CTMH Markers.

Supplies Used (card above): Close to my Heart Miracle Paper Collection, March Stamp of the Month-Sensational Season, Sweet Leaf Stitched Grosgrain Bulk Ribbon, Pretty Pins & CTMH markers.

Supplies Used: Close to my Heart Mayberry Paper Collection, Cocoa Card Stock, Smoothie Cardstock, Honey Ink Pad, Olive Ink Pad, Cocoa Ink Pad, Smoothie Ink Pad, Basic Assortment Brads.

If you would like to make this adorable little Easter basket the instructions are here... http://papersmiles.blogspot.com/2008/03/criss-cross-basket-tutorial.html Thank you so much Paper Smiles for posting on your blog and sharing!

It's Dark Ink Sorority day with Queen Kat Designs!

2011-03-23T23:59:00.000-06:00

Hello and Hope you are all doing Great! Today is my turn to post over at Dark Ink Sorority and I just wanted to give you all a heads up on my very one of my very favorite card that I posted over there along with one of the many favorite stamps from Captain Frogger! He's an amazing artist and if you haven't been by to the Queen Kat Designs store to check out the stamps well then you are missing out! The stamp that I used today to make this card is called "Athena-Moon Fairy" she's a beauty!!! I have a few more cards to share so be on the look out here on my blog! I will be by to share more soon!

Challenge #6 from DZ Doodles!

2011-03-17T09:52:00.004-06:00

That's right I'm back to share the next DZ Doodles challenge with you! This challenge was using this beautiful picture up above for inspiration...I'm really LOVING the colors! DZ Doodles is giving away the freebie I used in my card today called "flowery blossom #1" for a limited time only so grab it well you can. DZ Doodles is also having a guest designer call!!! So if you are interested in any of the three hop on over and join us CLICK HERE!!! The design team has also made some beautiful cards to share so be sure to leave some love!!!

A Myka Jelina Release from Queen Kat Designs & Blog Hop!!!

2011-03-16T00:01:00.001-06:00

If you know me then you know how much I LOVE Myka Jelina her art is all over my craft room! Today Queen Kat Designs is releasing some amazing stamps to the store from Myka Jelina. I made two cards for today's blog hop to share with you! I used the stamp called Draco that can be purchased today along with all the other amazing stamps from the Myka Jelina collection!

Isn't this dragon beautiful! You can make it so many pretty colors..I just love it!

The design team has been busy getting ready for the big day so you need to visit them all to see what they made using Myka's art!

QKD
Shannon
Jan
Chris
Dark Ink Sorority
Wynneth
Valerie (you are here!)
Store

If you purchase $50 (USA orders only) from Queen Kat Designs you will get free shipping! Nows the time to buy!!!

Queen Kat Designs & Captain Frogger!!!

2011-03-15T09:21:00.003-06:00

Hello! Another beautiful day here in New Mexico! Before I take off on my morning walk I wanted to come by before another busy day to post and share more from the amazing Captain Frogger aka Charles Bristow which Queen Kat Studio is carrying in her store right now! The stamp I used on both my cards today is called Tiger Lily and is available to purchase right now!!! Click on over HERE and check out the whole collection...you won't be sorry!

Earth Shoe Giveaway!!!

2011-03-14T10:54:00.002-06:00

This is a little bit of a different kind of post today here on my blog! But I had to enter the contest to win a pair of Earth Sandals!!! Have you ever wore earth shoes before??? THEY ROCK! They are my favorite and most comfortable shoes in the world! Amy Bellgardt is doing a review and a giveaway for some ADORABLE earthies! So be sure to stop by her blog and enter to win!!! Tomorrow is the deadline so click over NOW!

Here is the link to enter! http://momspark.net/earthies-footwear-review-giveaway/

Good Luck and have a GREAT day!

PS: later on today I'll be posting more cards from the Captain Frogger collection eeeep!

A New Collection from Queen Kat Designs!

2011-03-13T09:53:00.005-06:00

I have been wanting to come by and post for the last couple of days but life has been busy so before the day starts I wanted to come on really quick and share with you one of the many NEWEST collections that I'm in LOVE with from Queen Kat Designs!!! We welcome the Captain Frogger collection from Charles Bristow!!! What an amazing artist he is! I was lucky enough to get to work with a few of his stamps and so with that I'm here to share with you 2 cards..in the next few days I'll be sharing even more but for now I introduce Codi Voodoo Fairy! She's a true beauty and of course one of my favorites on top of all the rest haha! She with many other stamps from Captain Frogger is available to purchase at the Queen Kat Design store RIGHT NOW!!! Click HERE to find them all!

I hope you all have a beautiful Sunday!

PS: Angelwood's is having an amazing blog candy (3 giveaways!) so go on over and join in..who knows you may be the lucky winner!!!

Queen Kat Designs & Dark Ink Sorority!

2011-03-10T13:07:00.004-07:00

Today is my day to post at Queen Kat Design's Dark Ink Sorority blog! Be sure to check out Dark Ink Sorority's blog the design team that posts there has amzing telent to share with you. This week I'm sharing this little cutie...

The dino stamp is from the Christina Myers collection called "Green Dragon" . This cutie was just previously released and is ready for purchase! While your at the Queen Kat Design store be sure to check out all the new released stamps...there are LOTS of awesome stamps! I'm loving them all!!!

Hope you have a great day!

Close to my Heart - Event Calendar Class!

2011-03-05T20:46:00.006-07:00

A week or so ago I did an Event Calendar class so I wanted to come on and share with you how it all came out! 99% of the Supplies are used from Close to my Heart! There were a few things that were from different companies because I didn't have what I needed.

I really was happy how it turned out and the class was a blast as always!!!

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It's a Heart 2 Heart Challenge & March Stamp of the Month!

2011-03-04T08:52:00.006-07:00

If you love Close to my Heart like I do then you want to try out some of these challenges with your supplies! It's a great site to get inspired by the Close to my Heart products and of course you can win awesome prizes from a consultant!

This week I joined in the challenge at Heart 2 Heart Challenges...it's a color challenge! I never thought about using the colors but they look WONDERFUL together!!!

Here is the link straight to this challenge HERE!...come on over and join in!

I used the NEW stamp of the month from the 2011 Spring/Summer Idea Book called Sensational Season. It's a set of 10 My Acrylic Stamps! Here are all the prices on how you can earn this stamp...the more you buy the less it is or you or you can even earn it for FREE!!! CLICK HERE! If you are interested in this set or anything else from Close to my Heart be sure to email me at valerie1011@q.com and you can order through me!!!

Pink Cat Studio!!!

2011-03-02T21:30:00.004-07:00

I just LOVE Pink Cat Studio and how I neglected the images for too long already!!! So yesterday I was out visiting sites in blog land and came to Pink Cat Studio and how they were looking for a guest designer! EEEEP! how exciting! Jumped offline and started crating. Of course, I have LOTS of favorite cards that I have shared in the past but figured I was in need of something NEW!!! The little digital ladybug girl has been my favorite among the many images. So here it is....she's just too cute! and imagine if there were really pink ladybugs out there??? I would have them for pets haha!

DZ Doodles Challenge #5

2011-03-02T08:12:00.003-07:00

That's right! It's that time again for a DZ Doodles challenge! This week Rosalien made a sketch for us to use! DZ Doodles is also giving away the cuties freebie ever! So you don't want to miss this!

I used the cute little freebie on my card this week for my challenge card to share with you. The design team made some fabulous cards also to share with you and inspire you all to join DZ Doodles challenge come by the blog for a visit and more info.! I hope to see you around...you can also get a chance to win any free image from the DZ Doodles store of your choice all you have to do is enter a card/project for a chance to be the lucky winner!!!

Thanks for stopping by today and have a wonderful day!

It's TIME for Triple Tiara Tuesday!

2011-02-28T23:59:00.000-07:00

Hello! I'm back here with you to share with you my Triple Tiara Tuesday challenge! As some of you might know about Queen Kat Designs challenge and if you don't for more info. go on over the the Queen Kat Designs blog to find out more! It's a fun challenge and you can win STAMPS!

This week 3 of the design team members were challenged to make a card and use alcohol inks or distress ink. I choose the distress ink. I love this technique and use it on many of my cards! The card I made today is using one of the NEW stamps that will be released tomorrow, March 2nd at the Queen Kat Designs store! Her name is Vanessa by Samantha Nowak..isn't she a cutie?!?! I distressed the edges around the stamped image on the white piece of cardstock.

Don't forget to go on and visit Shannon & Gretchen's blog to see what they did with today's challenge...you don't want to miss it!

Queen Kat Designs is always having sales in the store so don't forget to always check there so you don't miss the awesome sales! Have a great day!

DZ Doodles Purse-O-nalety Blog Hop!

2011-02-24T23:45:00.002-07:00

Hi Friends!

Today DZ Doodles is introducing some HOT new images in the store! If you LOVE purses like I do then you are going to love these fun purses that Diane has created!!! The design team has been working their little tails off to inspire you with these images! They are SO much fun! You can also get a chance to win 3 of any of the purse images from the store >>> HERE just for playing along with us in the blog hop! If you just started here on my blog go over to the DZ Doodles blog to get all the info. on playing and how you can win these images!

The card that I made up above is using Close to my Heart papers, buttons and DZ Doodles NEW digital image called Purse-O-nalety Flowered Handbag and the Purse-O-nalety Style Sentiment. They can be purchased from the store right now!

Here is the blog hop order just in case you get a little lost in the game! Thank you so much for playing along with us.

Joyce
JuelMarie
Valerie (you are here!)
DZ Doodles

Queen Kat Designs - Sue Miller Release & Hop!

2011-02-22T23:59:00.000-07:00

Today is a NEW release with a NEW artist in store for you at Queen Kat Designs! We at Queen Kat are proud to announce SUE MILLER!!!! She's an amazing artist! I was so happy to be able to work with the stamp called "Berry Fairy" and it is available to purchase today in the store with many other NEW stamps! So be sure to check the store out at the end of the blog hop! The list is at the bottom of this post. Have fun the design team at QKD's ROCK!!!

Here are the two cards I created for today's HOP!

QKD
Jan
Jules
Chris
Penny
Valerie - (you are here!)
Wynneth
Store

The store has some awesome sales going on today! It's a WAREHOUSE SALE!!!! Be sure to check out all the amazing sales!

Close to my Heart - February Stamp of the Month!

2011-02-19T19:16:00.007-07:00

Tomorrow I'm having an event calendar class! I can't wait! It was a lot of work putting it all together and I'm so TIRED since I have been up for the last two days till about 1 am but it will all be worth it...because when the day finally arrives I will have a WONDERFUL day spending it with all my friends and creating a FUN calendar! (which I will be posting soon)

I wanted to come by and share the Close to my Hearts Feb. Stamp of the Month it's beautiful!!! The more and more I used my stamps and product from CTMH the more I fall in love!!! Here is the link to find out the prices you can purchase the stamp at discount price or even for free >>> CLICK HERE! It's an awesome deal and so worth it because you can make beautiful cards and scrapbook layouts with it! If you are intrested in ordering please email me at valerie1011@q.com. This stamp set is only available till the end of February so act fast :)

Here are a few cards I made to share!

*all product on these cards is from Close to my Heart

Thanks for visiting! Have a great day!

If you would like to join in the blog hop fun showing what you made with the Close to my Heart Stamp of the Month..we would all love to see what you made here is the list below just add your link to share!

DZ Doodles Challenge #4

2011-02-16T00:02:00.002-07:00

Here I am! It's been a crazy couple of weeks so sorry I haven't posted! This week is still going to continue to be a little crazy but hopefully I can get it together soon and start posting more very soon! LOL!

Here is DZ Doodles next challenge! This week we were to use the sketch that I made using any DZ Doodles image of our choice. The design team made some great cards that you need to go check out on the DZ Doodles blog! There is also a little surprise so go on over and check for yourself!

Here is the card that I made along with the sketch! I used one of the newest flowers called Single Daisy that's available for purchase in the store >>> HERE!

Thank you for visiting today :)

Queen Kat Designs -

2011-02-09T00:01:00.001-07:00

Today is another one of them AWESOME releases from Queen Kat Designs! The release we are having today is from the artist Terrell Dorfeo! The stamp I worked with to share with you today is called "angel child cloud" and can be purchased along with a few others today at the Queen Kat Designs store!!!

I made two cards today I hope you enjoy and they inspire you! The design team has been working on this release and has some beautiful cards to share with you all so let's get started on this blog hop!!!

QKD
Valerie (you are here!)
Vicki
Jan
Nina
Chris
Store

Queen Kat Designs has a GREAT sale going on right now that you don't want to miss!!!
25% off rubber stamps & 80% off remaining acrylic stamps!

Have a fabulous day!

DZ Doodles Cupid Blog Hop!

2011-02-06T23:59:00.000-07:00

Hi! Today at DZ Doodles we are having a mini blog hop to introduce the adorable NEW cupid's that are in the store right now for purchase. You can click on over >>> HERE to purchase them TODAY! You will get 3 in this set. All of the DT at DZ Doodles have been working hard the last coupld of days to bring you this fun mini blog hop!

This is the card that I made today to share with you...

You definitely want to play along with us today...you will get lots of inspiration and see what the others did with this cutie! If you play along with us you can enter for a chance to win 1 of the 3 images in the set! So if you don't know all the full details yet and haven't been to the DZ Doodles blog you want to visit there first so you don't miss out on anything.

Here is the list of all the blogs you want to visit in order...
DZ Doodles Blog
Jen
Joyce
JuelMarie
Rosalien
Valerie (you are here)
DZ Doodles Blog

Love is in the Air!

2011-02-05T21:31:00.003-07:00

It's almost time for that special day of the year...VALENTINE'S DAY!!! I love this day and I love all the pinks and red colors!!! Of course, it's not only about them colors but you know what I mean lol! So here are some cards that I made for a Valentine craft show I'm doing next Sat. I made lots of candy too...which I will post soon to share!

I got this adorable froggie idea from My many man Passions blog isn't it super cute! She has the video on how to make him so go check it out.

Queen Kat Designs Release Day!

2011-02-01T23:59:00.000-07:00

Today there are NEW images in the store! I was lucky enough to be able to work with 2 beautiful images from Fantasy Art of Maigan Lynn Collection. You can purchase these two stamps at the Queen Kat Design store today along with lots of other great new stamps! For more info. on the other releases visit the Queen Kat Design blog!

Here are the cards I made to share with you...

There is also a Queen Kat Designs February Release party going on today at the Queen Kat Design facebook page >>> HERE! You don't want to miss it!

I posted 2 blog posts today so don't forget to scroll down for DZ Doodles challenge :)

DZ Doodles Challenge #3

2011-02-01T23:45:00.001-07:00

It's that time again...for a DZ Doodles challenge! So who's ready?

DZ Doodles is now giving one image away on the 1st of every month. This image will be for free for the WHOLE month! Isn't that great?!? So this month we were given something a little different then an image it's a candied case template! You can grab it from >>> HERE at the DZ Doodles blog! It's a great little template and perfect for a valentine gift full of candies for that special someone in your life!

Now on to the challenge. The design team was challenged to make this candied case template and use any DZ Doodle image we want! They did a great job so you need to go check them all out on the DZ Doodles blog! So this is what I made...

Now it's your turn go on over to DZ Doodles blog for more info. about the challenge! You could win a free image of your choice go on over and check it out! It's open to join till Wednesday, February 16th.

The image that I used is available for purchase at the DZ Doodles store! Just click right on over to purchase it >>> HERE! It's just to cute! She's called "Cupids Heart".

If anyone is wondering how I made the flowers you can find the tutorial HERE!

Queen Kat Designs - Triple Tiara Tuesday!

2011-01-31T23:59:00.000-07:00

Today is the day for Triple Tiara Tuesday! As most of you know I post on the first week of the month along with two other amazing design team members of Queen Kat Designs! Their names are Shannon and Gretchen so don't forget to go visit their blogs today because they played along with this challenge also!

Today we were challenged to use embossing dry or heat! I choose dry. I made swiss dots (by using my cuttlebug folder) and added it to my background. This is also a little sneak peek of what's coming to Queen Kat Designs this month! The beautiful stamp is from the Fantasy Art of Maigan Lynn Collection.

If you would like to join us this week go on over to Queen Kat Designs for more info. on the challenge. Thanks for stopping by today!

Don't forget about Queen Kat Designs sales going on right now at the Queen Kat store >>> HERE!!! You don't want to miss this sale!

70% off Remaining Acrylic Stamps
35% off Rubber Stamps
10% off Most Everything Else!
Just surf around and find the great deals!
This includes all of our kits!

And one last thing! Tomorrow is a Queen Kat Designs big release and we are going to be having a big blog party over on facebook...so besure to join us >>> HERE!

Close to my Heart - Find you Style

2011-01-29T22:45:00.004-07:00

8x8 layout (me & my angel friend MaryJane

I'm so tired tonight had a wonderful day going out shopping with my hubby, my friend and her hubby today! I wanted to come on and post some cards before bedtime. I made the layout (above and the 4 cards below for my workshop last weekend...they were samples on what you can do with the January Stamp of the Month called "Find your Style". I'm LOVING this set and you can only purchase it until Monday, January 31st so don't forget to place your order with me before then if you don't want to miss out on this beautiful set! You can email me at valerie1011@q.com.

Queen Kat Designs/Blog Hop - Samantha Nowak Princess Release!

2011-01-26T00:01:00.000-07:00

Today is the day! Another awesome release from Queen Kat Designs! QKD is releasing a bunch of beautiful princesses by Samantha Nowak! Here is the beautiful princess named "Fairy Princess" that I was assigned to work with for today's release! Isn't she cute?!? To view all the princesses in the store click >>> HERE! On top of the new release all of the design team have been working on making beautiful projects/cards for a blog hop! So don't forget to check out all of their amazing work! The list is at the bottom of this post!

Here is the list now let's start hopping!

QKD blog (start here!)
Jan
Vicki
Valerie
Nina
Shannon
Wynneth
Jules
QKD Store

Close to my Heart Valentine Workshop!

2011-01-24T16:08:00.005-07:00

Hi! Yesterday, I had a Valentine workshop and these are the projects that we made. All supplies used are from Close to my Heart! If you are interested in ordering anything from the catalog or one of these beautiful kits with all of the 4 projects below let me know. You can email me at valerie1011@q.com!

Love Banner
Papers used: Sweetheart kit kit includes: 1 My Acrylix Stamp Set, Level 2 paper packet, 1 Level 2 Assortment, 1 workshop guide. Other Stamp Sets used: Bohemian Alphabet & Card Chatter - Love.
Link how to make rosette http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBWOzQ3dFmc&feature=player_embedded

In are in My Thoughts Card
Supplies Used: Wings Level 2 Paper Packet, Mini Medley Accents Black Collection, spray pen, vineyard berry reinker, Create-A-Shade Paint, vineyard berry stamp pad, sweet leaf ink pad. Stamp Set Used: Rosy Regards

3x3 Valentine Card
Supplies Used: Spellbinder Hearts, Sweetheart Level 2 paper pack, Buttons Pink Assortment, Black Hemp. Stamp Set: Unity Video Tutorial on how to make the flower http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBWOzQ3dFmc&feature=player_embedded

Book Mark
Supplies Used: Wings Level 2 paper pack, maroon and brown ribbon
Stamps Used: January Stamp of the Month - Find your Style (purchase before Jan. 31st)

DZ Doodles New Release & Blog Hop!

2011-01-21T00:01:00.001-07:00

You don't want to miss out on today's NEW release over at DZ Doodles! There are 6 new images and a fun blog hop with prizes to give away!

I made my card with one of the six new images that will be released today. Isn't he just too cute?!? I say that about all the images I use LOL! But it's only the truth! And there are 5 more of these cuties. You can purchase them as a group or individual today at the DZ Doodles store >>> HERE!

If you are here buzzing around and playing the blog hop which you want to bee..because you could win 3 of the new release images of your choice! This should be your very first stop if you started from the DZ Doodles blog >>> HERE! If so, your on the right track...All you need to do is collect the letters from each of the design team's blog and spell the "secret word". Then go to DZ Doodles blog and comment on the post about today's release/blog hop with the word you collected! If the word is correct you will be entered to win 3 NEW bee images of your choice! That simple! So let's get started...

Here is the letter that you want from my blog...

Now on to collect your next letter...Buzz on over to Rosalien's blog now and check out her awesome creation with another bee that's being released today! Don't forget to pick up your letter that she has for you! Have fun and good luck!

DZ Doodles Challenge #2

2011-01-18T23:45:00.000-07:00

DZ Doodles bring you challenge #2. This week the design team was to make a Valentine goody with the cutest little freebie bear! Go on over HERE & check out the DT's projects and get details on the challenge and grab the freebie...he is a cutie! You can enter this challenge for a chance to win a DZ Doodles image of your choice from the store!

Here is my project that I made. It's a little round tin can. I'm going to use it and fill it with homemade chocolates (that I make every year) and give it to that special someone ;) I LOVE Valentine's Day!

Queen Kat Designs - Dark Ink Sorority/Friday Post!

2011-01-13T23:59:00.000-07:00

It's my turn again to post on Dark Ink Sorority! Today I'm posting a card using the NEW stamp called "Holding onto Hope" from yesterday's release from the Creepie Cutie Collection..if you missed the blog hop it's not to late. Down below this post is the blog hop list so go on and check all the cards out that the design team made up for the release! Then go on over to Queen Kat Designs store and shop till you drop..so many creepie cuties released you don't want to miss out! Click >>> HERE to shop!

Queen Kat Designs - NEW RELEASE Creepie Cuties!

2011-01-12T00:01:00.000-07:00

Today Queen Kat Designs is releasing some NEW images from Creepie Cuties! They are cuties that's for sure! The design team has been working hard to get this hop going and you need to visit all of their blogs to see all the new images being released today! These are the cards that I made just for the release! The first one is using the stamp called "Sugar Skull" and the second is called "Holding onto Hope". They are in the store right now for purchase!

So if you just hopped onto my blog and want to see all the design team's cards here is the list. You can start at the Queen Kat Design blog so you make sure you don't miss anyone.

One more thing before you start hopping! Don't forget Queen Kat Designs is having 70% off remaining stamps and also Myka Jelina has some amazing stamp sets at Queen Kat Designs and you can join the monthly club to get your stamps! Go on over to the store to find out more details!

Have a great day!

QKD Blog
Chris
Vicki
Loretta
Penny
Nina
Jan
Valerie (YOU ARE HERE!)
DIS Blog
QKD Store

Myka Jelina Stamp Set!!!

2011-01-06T23:59:00.000-07:00

You read correctly! Myka Jelina has come to Queen Kat Designs...isn't that so exciting?!? She's one of my favorite artists. When I heard she was coming to the store that I DESIGN for I almost fell off my seat! I have lots of her art in my craft room framed! She's amazing! So today was Friday and it's my turn to post on the Dark Ink Sorority blog for Queen Kat Designs so this is what I shared!

This is another card I made using the same stamp set.

So now to find out more on how to own this stamp set click on over >>> HERE!

I will have lots more Myka cards to share with you in the next week or two so stay tuned!

DZ Doodles Challenge #1

2011-01-06T17:11:00.004-07:00

It's a New Year and DZ Doodles is doing it again! The design team over at DZ Doodles wants to challenge you to get organized! So I did the challenge and made a clipboard with post-it notes to keep track of what I need to do from day to day in my craft room! Come on over to DZ Doodles and join the challenge with all us design team ladies! We would love to see what you make and give us some ideas! So go on over to DZ Doodles blog >>> HERE and check out all the details!

The stamp that I used is a newbie that DZ Doodles has in store for you to purchase right now. Her name is Chloe and you can purchase her HERE! Also, don't forget to pick up your freebie on the DZ Doodles blog! It won't be free for long!

Queen Kat Design's Triple Tiara Tuesday

2011-01-03T23:59:00.001-07:00

Hello and Happy New Year! I can't believe that I haven't been around to post since Dec. 23rd! It's crazy how time goes by so fast. Well worry no more I'm HERE!!! This year I plan to post lots and lots of my craftiness and hope to inspire you all! So please feel free to follow my blog and I hope to see lots of comments because I'd really LOVE to visit you back and leave you some love too!

So on with today's challenge! Queen Kat Design is going to be doing challenges every Tuesday called Triple Tiara Tuesday's! 3 of the design team members will be doing the challenges so make sure you visit the Queen Kat Blog...HERE! to get the list on Tuesday's of who is playing along so you can visit their blog. You can win an awesome prize! QKD will offer a $25 stamp gift certificate for the players to compete for each month. So if you enter a card each week for the month, you will have 4 chances to win the monthly prize of $25! Easy as that!

This week was my week to play along and try to inspire you with the this weeks challenge! We had to make a card using this sketch...

and here is the card I made...

The stamp I used is a little sneak peek of what's coming to Queen Kat Design's on Jan. 12th. More cuties to add to Creepie Cuties by Kristie Silva! Stay tuned here on my blog for more information on all the new Creepie Cuties on Jan. 12th.

Don't miss out on the sale that Queen Kat Design's is having right now over in the store. LOTS of sales so click on over to check them all out!

DZ Doodles - December 23rd Challenge!

2010-12-23T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hi! I'm here to share a new challenge from DZ Doodles! On top of that there is a new freebie up for grabs! Be sure to grab it before it's gone! This time around was my turn to get a challenge up and I made sketch! Here is that and my card to share. For more info. on joining the challenge visit the DZ Doodles blog >>> HERE!!! Hope you have a WONDERFUL day!!!

DZ Doodles - Winter Release & Blog Hop!!!

2010-12-15T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hello! Today I bring you a NEW DZ Doodles release & Blog Hop! If you are here from Rosalien's blog then you are headed in the right direction! If you just started then hop on over to the DZ Doodles blog >>> HERE to get all the details on today's blog hop & release! You want to join in the fun today because you will win 3 images from today's release! They are too cute to pass up so let's get started!

And here are those images that are being released today...

The card I made is with one the adorable "Christmas is Love bear"! Isn't he adorable?!?! I cut out the stocking with my cricut. I was suppose to make it a card but I cut the stocking out to big OPPS! so, I'm just going to use it as decoration in my living room...perfect! I just love it! If you love all the images as much as I do..then go on over and purchase them right now...they are up in the store >>> HERE!

here is the blog hop list just in case you get a little lost and need to find your way around!

DZ DOODLES
JEN
JOYCE
JUELMARIE
PASCALE
ROSALIEN
VALERIE - you are here!

Some Odd Girl Challenge!

2010-12-11T16:59:00.004-07:00

WOW! the 2nd post of the day!!!

This morning I was looking around blog land and came across "Some Odd Girl's" challenge blog. This was the first time I seen her images/blog and they are cute! I decided that I needed to spend a little time in my craft room while hubby sleeps his sickness off! She's giving an adorable freebie image so I was inspired to get started right away! Here is the card that I entered in the challenge >>> HERE!

Sharing Christmas Cards!

2010-12-11T09:48:00.003-07:00

In the last month of so I have made LOTS of Christmas cards that I have yet to post here and share with you all! I hadn't had the time to do so but today I'm making the time! I hope you enjoy seeing what I have been creating and can get some inspiration! I still have more to post but I'll do that sometime this week/weekend! Hope you have a lovely weekend!

DZ Doodles - Challenge Dec. 9th!

2010-12-09T16:17:00.004-07:00

Hi!

Sorry I'm running a little late today on posting my DZ Doodles challenge! Today we have a brand new sketch challenge and freebie up at the DZ Doodles blog >>> HERE and at PCP and SNR. Be sure to stop on by one of these sites and grab your freebie (up for a limited time only) and join us in the challenge! You could win a any free image from the store! You have till Dec. 22nd to join this challenge!

Here is the sketch that Rosalien made and my card made with the freebie!

DZ Doodles Angel Blog Hop!!!

2010-11-30T00:01:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited for DZ Doodles very first blog hop! Today we are releasing some beautiful angel images and having a fun blog hop contest! So if you got here from Rosalien's blog then you are headed in the right direction..if you are a little lost you can start back at the DZ Doodles blog >>> HERE! Don't forget to leave a comment at each and every blog in the list below so that you can be entered to win ONE free angel image of your choice!!! Before I give you that list I want to share my sweet Christmas angel with you.

Since this was your last stop you are all done! If you didn't leave all your comments go back and follow the list and make sure you didn't miss anyone! Good Luck and I hope you had fun and enjoyed seeing all the cards we made to share with you!

DIANE - DZ DOODLES
JOYCE
JUELMARIE
PASCALE
ROSALIEN
VALERIE - (YOU ARE HERE!

Queen Kat Design - Dark Ink Sorority

2010-11-27T12:55:00.003-07:00

I'm waiting for my cousin to get here so we can make some Christmas cards together so I had a few minutes to come by say hi...and post a couple of cards that I made the last two weeks for Dark Ink Sorority! Both stamps that I used are by the relented artist Che Gilson. On the first card I used the stamp called Peppermint Girl and the second card I used Birthday Loli. You can purchase them both in Queen Kat Design's store right now! Aren't they too cute!?! I hope you have a great day!

DZ Doodles - Challenge Nov. 24th

2010-11-24T18:51:00.005-07:00

Hi!!!

I can't believe tomorrow is THANKSGIVING EEEEP! Yummy food and a day to thank all of our family and friends for being in our lives! What a wonderful day!!! I hope you all have a Happy Turkey day and God Bless you all!

DZ Doodles has another sketch challenge with a FREE image!!! Please visit either SNR or PCP for more details and to grab the freebie!

Here is the sketch that I made for the challenge and the card! I hope you all go on over and enter! You can win a free image from the DZ Doodles store! Good Luck!

Queen Kat Design Birthday Challenge #4

2010-11-21T00:01:00.000-07:00

Today is the last day of the party! BUT you have one more chance to enter to win the AWESOME prize that Queen Kat Studio's is giving away. All you have to do is enter the challenges..trust me you don't want to miss out on this prize!

So for challenge #4 We want you to make a thank you card...to thank all the wonderful guests you had at the party. And don't forget some kind of bling on your card! I used the stamp set called Dino & Gweedo...aren't they just adorable?!? I love them!!! You can purchase them from Queen Kat Design's store >>> HERE!

Now to continue on with the blog hop and check out more thank you cards from the design team...Next you want to visit Jenn's blog >>> HERE!

Queen Kat Studio's Birthday Challenge #3

2010-11-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

I hope you all are having fun during Queen Kat Studio's 4th Birthday bash! It's time for challenge #3!!!

We can't have our friends attend our party without the party favors right? So I made some little bags that I picked up at the dollar tree. I used one of the newest sets called Birthday Party Stamp Set and you can purchase it right now at the Queen Kat Studio's store >>> HERE!!! Or you can always buy the WHOLE birthday bundle for a great price and get all the sets that have been released for the party >>> HERE!

for more detials on the challenge go on over to Queen Kat Studio Blog and start the blog hop. If you have already been there then your next hop is over to Jenn's blog >>> HERE! Come back tomorrow for some more fun!

Happy Birthday Queen Kat Designs!!!

2010-11-19T00:01:00.001-07:00

Ok, so if you came by my blog yesterday I had a little mix up on the blog party and all of that...so today I'm starting off NEW haha!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUEEN KAT STUDIO!!!!
Today is going to be a fun day! We are having prizes, a blog hop and lots of fun!!! So let's get this party started!!!

I made a card for challenge #2! We were to make a card or ATC using some kind of cake or cupcake image... and add some glitter somewhere on the cake! the card must have at least 3 layers of paper or cardstock. The rest is up to you. I made a YUMMY looking birthday cake. I used one of the newest stamp sets called Happily Ever After you can purchase just the set or buy the whole 4th birthday bundle with this set and lots of other great sets for a GREAT deal right now that the birthday party is going on!

Now hop on over to Jenn's blog for more fun! >>> CLICK HERE! If your a little lost in the hop start back at Queen Kat Studio's blog >>> HERE! Hope you have fun with us today!

Queen Kat Design - Tomorrow's the BIG Day!

2010-11-18T00:01:00.002-07:00

So who's ready to celebrate with great prizes, fun cards and a party of course! We are celebrating Queen Kat Studio's 4th Birthday!!!

For the first challenge I made an invitation because we can't go to a party without the invite right? I used the cute little sock monkey and a hat from the stamp set called Sock Monkey Stamp Set it's in the store right >>> HERE to purchase right now! Isn't it so cute!

It's time to Party with Queen Kat Studio!

2010-11-17T00:01:00.000-07:00

This Friday is Queen Kat Studio's 4th Birthday so for the next few days we will be celebrating with new releases, lots of fun cards made by the design team and prizes!!! For more information on the fun go visit Queen Kat Studio's blog >>> HERE! You don't want to miss out!

Here is a card I made using one of the NEWEST stamp sets called Birthday Party Stamp Set that you can purchase right now in the Queen Kat Studio store! Or you can go ahead and buy the WHOLE birthday bundle for a great price >>> CLICK HERE!

DZ Doodles Challenge!

2010-11-12T13:19:00.006-07:00

YAY! A new challenge is up and of course a FREE IMAGE!!! Come on over and join us in the challenge at DZ Doodles SNR or PCP. You could win a free image of your choice just for joining from the DZ Doodles store!

Here is a little inspiration for you. I made my card using the freebie image and the sketch challenge that's up. Isn't this kitty so cute! Diane has made a whole set of them and they are to cute! The store is down for a few more days but will be up and running like new VERY soon! In the meantime come on over and join this challenge! Deadline to enter is Nov. 24th!

Also don't forget about the DZ Doodles DT call going on right now...for more information CLICK HERE!

Queen Kat Designs Blog Hop - Amy Brown Release!

2010-11-10T00:01:00.002-07:00

YAY! Here I am doing my first blog hop with Queen Kat Designs! I'm having so much fun designing with all of their stamps they are just awesome!!!

Today the design team is posting NEW images from the amazing artist Amy Brown...her fairies ROCK! Here is the card that I made with the stamp called "Waiting in Time". To see more cards made with Amy's fairies join our blog hop and check out what the DT has made up!

Here is the list so start hoppin!
QKD
Jenn
VickiQ
Wynneth
Shannon
Valerie - YOUR HERE!
Jules
Jan
WIS
Queen Kat Design's Store

Happy Harvest!

2010-11-08T20:07:00.007-07:00

So today in New Mexico it's suppose to be getting chilly! Not sure where it's coming from but a friend told me it was going to get cold here haha! I don't watch the news so I never know until someone tells me or it happens which sometimes could be a good thing!

Today I made a card using the NEW ADORABLE digital stamp from DZ Doodles called "How do you do Scarecrow" isn't he adorable?!? He's available for free right now on DZ Doodles SNR, PCP and Store site! Don't forget DZ Doodles Design Team Call going on right now also >>> CLICK HERE for more info.! You don't want to miss out on this Diane has been drawing up the cutest images for Christmas and other up coming releases and they are TOO CUTE for words!!! We also have challenges up every 2 weeks and we give away free images with each challenge so come on over and play with us! You can win a DZ Doodle image just for playing along!!! OH and one more thing before you go clicking on to another page...Diane has an AMAZING blog post right now that you need to go read it means A LOT to me and I know it will to you too..and she has a giveaway going on there also you don't want to miss out! So head on over to the DZ Doodles right now...you won't be sorry!

A New Design Team & New Releases!!!

2010-11-02T23:42:00.005-06:00

Well this week I had some great news come to me...Vicki, owner of Queen Kat Designs asked me to be a design team member of course, I said YES! I'm so excited she has amazing stamps in her store and I'm looking forward to designing with so many!

Today Queen Kat Designs released a whole bunch of new stamps so you gotta go on over and check them out. I made a card with the new "Build a Snowglobe'' stamp set that you can go purchase right now >>> CLICK HERE!

I hope you will follow my blog because I have lots of fun stuff planned!

DZ Doodles - Design Team Call!!!

2010-11-01T20:16:00.003-06:00

Yup! You read right..DZ Doodles is having a design team call and for more info. Visit the main store site >>> HERE or you can go to Paper Craft Planet or SNR Card Universe . Hope to see lots of you applying!!! It will be so much fun!!!

Happy Halloween!!!

2010-10-31T00:19:00.004-06:00

It's finally here the big day and most of all my favorite day of the year! I'm HOPING we get lots of trick-or-treaters tonight! I love seeing all the kidos all dressed up and having fun.

I hope you and your kidos have a fun and safe Halloween.

Here are the last of my Halloween projects/treats that I wanted to share with you. I made this sign for a friend of mine. Her birthday is really close to Halloween and she also loves the holiday so I thought this would be perfect. I made it all on my cricut! I got the cutest freebie MTC witch shoes/legs from Scrap n Creations. She has LOTS of fun freebies go check her blog out! I can't remember where I got the witch hat but it was also a freebie on a blog and when I find the link I will be back to post it on this post. The goo is from Scrapcations Getaway Blog!

When I seen these ADORABLE oreo suckers I knew I had to make them! I got the recipe from How Does She? ... HERE! They are so much fun and easy to make and on top of that they are SO YUMMY! Go check them ladies out they have so much more fun on their site!

A Few More Halloween Cards

2010-10-29T09:17:00.006-06:00

Burrr! It's chilly this morning! I wanted to come by and share with you all a few more cards that I made this last week...before my day gets crazy!!!

The first card here is a cute Dracula card. The stamp set I used was the Sept. Stamp of the Month called Thriller! The whole set is just adorable! I found a picture online of the whole set to share also...If anyone happens to want to purchase one of these (I know it's a little late) I have extra for sale just let me know!

The next two cards are some cuties I made using some $1 stamps from Mike's that I bought a few months back.

Thanks for stopping by have a great Friday!

BOO!

2010-10-27T20:56:00.003-06:00

It's now 4 days till Halloween and I'm still running with it! I wish it would last for at least another week I have so many more things to make and I'm having so much fun doing them all! Here are some little ghost treats I made...I got this wonderful idea from two different blogs one is Paper Jewels >>> HERE! She has some fun Halloween party ideas and a video tutorial on how to make the candy treats they are SUPER easy and fun! The other idea that I LOVED just was short on time is here on Under A Cherry Tree's blog >>> HERE! She has the CUTEST coffin and ghost candy treats idea EVER!!! Make sure you stop by and check them crafty gals out! And thanks to both of them for this adorable idea!

The supplies you need to make these cuties:
crate paper
candy bar of your choice
googly eyes
black or brown ink
sponge
ribbon

More Halloween Spooks

2010-10-26T20:10:00.004-06:00

Oh how I LOVE Halloween!!! I have been making at least 2 cards everyday...I'm so blessed to have this time in my craft room so soon after hubby's surgery. He's been so busy watching games on tv and all the fear fest movies! So he gives me a little break!

I wanted to share with you two cards I made today. The first one I used the CUTEST little bat from DZ Doodles called Batty Characters that is in the store right now for purchase! I cut out the spider web border with my cricut isn't it so cute? I got the SVG file from Scrapcation Getaway >>> HERE! She has LOTS of cool free SVG's go on and check her out!

The second card I made was inspired from a card on Jeanette Lynton's blog >>> HERE! I just thought it was to cute and I was dying to use the spooky tree SVG cricut cut out that I got from My Cricut Scrapbooking blog >>> HERE!

Don't forget you still have a little more than a week to join DZ Doodles challenge and pick up that adorable freebie!!!

DZ Doodles Halloween Sketch Challenge

2010-10-23T19:28:00.004-06:00

Hi! I'm finally here with my challenge card for DZ Doodles! I used the freebie that is posted for a limited time only on DZ Doodles PCP & SNR sites. Click on over to either one and grab it and while your at it join our challenge this week you have till Thursday, Nov. 4th to enter to win a free image of your choice from DZ Doodles!!!

I used the Cat in Hat image. Here posted is Rosalien's sketch and my card!

I got a little inspiration from a card that I just LOVED on Splitcoast Stampers that is posted >>> CLICK HERE! I wasn't sure what other color to color the cat besides black and found this beautiful card! Thanks for the inspiration!

The dripping goo on my card is a freebie I got from Scrapcation Getaway's blog HERE! I cut it out on my cricut. Thanks so much I love the dripping goo it looks great! She has a great blog and lots of freebies go on and check her out!

HOOTERS!!!

2010-10-22T19:09:00.005-06:00

Hello! I didn't get a chance to get my DZ Doodles challenge card today (maybe tomorrow) but, I did want to come on really quick before dinner and post some cards I made before hubby's surgery. My bestest friend Mary Jane gave me the NEW adorable & cute 2 step owl punch from Stampin Up and I just had to fit sometime in before surgery to use it! The little owl is just TOO DARN CUTE!!! I made 3 cards!

The first one was hubby's get well card, the pink one was for Mary Jane as a little gifty and the 3rd was the first get well I made for hubby but then looked to much like 4th of July haha!

Halloween!

2010-10-21T23:38:00.005-06:00

I can't believe Halloween is just around the corner...it's one of my favorite holiday's of them all! I got a little time in between playing a nurse today to make a card. I used 3 different images from DZ Doodles. Diane (owner of DZ Doodles) has been drawing her little fingers away and making the cutest digital images! Go on over to the store >>> CLICK HERE and check them out! The 3 images that I used are Haunted House, Rickety Fence, and Silly Spider.

Before I go on to posting my card...there is a challenge going on right now at DZ Doodles SNR group and PCP along with a Halloween freebie..which I will be using tomorrow to make a card to share with you all..so stay tuned!

PS: Hubby's surgery went well and he's recovering! It will be about 6 months to a year for a full recovery but he's on the right track so far! We are just glad it's done and no more worrying. Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers.

OH WOWZERS!

2010-10-04T13:07:00.004-06:00

I can't believe that this is my first post since July 1st! How time gets away from us. So many things have happened all summer long in my life..some good and some bad. But I'm hoping things stay going good...so everyone keep me and my family in your thoughts and prayers! My hubby will be getting a total elbow replacement in less then 2 weeks so I'm hoping this will be the last of my down time so I can be back here and in my craft room making cards and scrapbooking again! I have made a few in between this all but nothing like normal for me! So after the 15th and time to get home from the hospital and get him settled in I'll BE BACK to attack (keeping my fingers crossed).

I wanted to come on and share a card I was able to squeeze in my crazy life this last week with you all...the image is a NEW and a FREEBIE NOW from DZ Doodles called Pumpkin Picking Scarecrow...isn't he just the CUTIEST! I love him!!! For a limited time you can get him for FREE over at Paper Craft Planet and/or SNR Card Universe. And while your at either one please join the challenge this week you could win more free images from DZ Doodles!

and that's not it with the freebies!!! There is MORE...visit DZ Doodles main site....HERE and Diane has lots of fun information for you on different ways to make Halloween goodies and she has made these fantastic mechanical cuties for us to make and play with and they are FREE! But don't wait to long to go on over and grab them because they will only be free for a limited time after that you will have to purchase them from the DZ Doodles store! I HOPE I can make sometime to play with the mechanical cuties this week for my Halloween decor...if I do I'll be posting to share them with you.

Have a BEAUTIFUL day and hope to be posting again VERY soon! Hugs!

YAY!

2010-07-01T19:44:00.004-06:00

I'm here and alive...WOW! What a summer it's been busy but very good of course! I can't believe it's been this long since my last post. I kind of fell into a big dark summer hole haha! I just haven't been in the mood to create lately sad..but true! I think it just has something to do with the summer and all the things there is to do and the heat of course doesn't help!

So I got 2 cards to share today...first all my DZ Doodles card I made for the challenge at DZ Doodles Paper Craft Planet. I used the free image that they are giving away with this challenge. She is just adorable. Go on over and play along with us the deadline to enter is Friday, July 9th. You could get a chance to win a free image from the DZ Doodles store just for playing so come on join the summer fun!

The next card I have to share for you is a card I made for a dear friend of the family who's father passed away this last week. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers. I used prima flowers with my spellbinder crosses.

FREEBIES!

2010-06-10T09:38:00.003-06:00

Yup, I said the word FREEBIES!!! "SCREAM" haha! DZ Doodles is giving a freebie image on Paper Craft Planet and there is a chance to win even MORE FREE images so click on over and join in the fun!!!

CLICK >>> HERE!!!

Sweet Baby Ella!

2010-06-07T19:14:00.007-06:00

My Dear Friend Christine's son and daughter-in-law had a little angel in April and this is what I made for her room! Both were made with my Cricut!

Wanted to come on and say hello and share a little something. I have been really busy this summer..lots going on but I'm trying to keep up with some little things I have made in the last month.

The week before the shower Christine and I got together to make some little things for the shower and here they are! These were also made with my Cricut machine.

^banner^

^baby onsies^
Christine added some embelishments & some adorable pictures of Ella on these and pinned them up on the wall...they were ADOABLE!!!

DZ Doodles Challenge #11

2010-05-25T09:00:00.000-06:00

This week for the DZ Doodles challenge we were to use the torn paper technique. I used the beautiful new birdy image called Finch Chatter. I just LOVE these cuties! Drop on by DZ Doodles and join in the challenge you could win free images!

Also, don't forget that Diane is giving away free images till this next Wednesday >>> CLICK HERE!

Graduation Cards!

2010-05-24T20:41:00.004-06:00

This year we have a few kiddo's from our family graduating from High School YAY!!! I wanted to make up some cards and wanted to do something with my NEW cricut so I looked on line for some ideas and found that another blogger used a graduation silhouette so I googled and found one to use online! I'm really happy the way these cards came out and it didn't take long at all to make them! I love this machine it makes crafting so much easier!

FREEBIES, FREEBIES & MORE FREEBIES!!!

2010-05-20T20:23:00.000-06:00

Who doesn't love freebie images?!?! I know I do and I'm sure all of you do also! Diane (owner of DZ Doodles) is giving away a freebie each and everyday till this next Wednesday, May 26th. You will have to go and visit the Store blog >>> CLICK HERE! Remember to visit everyday till next Wednesday so you don't miss out on the freebie of the day...once the day is gone so is the freebie! Hope you love them all as much as I do!!!

I FINALLY got one!

2010-05-19T15:00:00.001-06:00

A Cricut of course hehe! I can't wait to really dig into it and play! I did play with it really fast one night and made something for my hunnie! As some of you know he loves duck hunting so I made him a duckie! The colors aren't the best but I was just trying it out and pulling any color from my scrapbox so this duck is kind colorful haha!

I think I'm going to LOVE this machine!

I'm BACK & With DZ Doodles Challenge #10

2010-05-18T22:41:00.006-06:00

I just can't believe it..I say it all the time how does time go by so fast?!? All my floors are done and I'm LOVING the laminate flooring it ROCKS! It's so much easier and is beautiful!

Today DZ Doodles has a NEW challenge for the week. It's a color challenge #10 using 2 of my favorite colors of all time and if you know me well..then you know I LOVE these colors. PINK & BROWN of course hehe! So stop by DZ Doodles to join us in this fun challenge because I would LOVE to see what you come up with using these colors. Here is the card that I made...