Paper and String

Weekly Winnings at Sweet Pea Stamps

2009-12-15T07:34:00.003-07:00

Sweet Pea Stamps is drawing a winner every week! All you have to do is become a follower of their BLOG! Easy Peasy! Check out all the details here!

BLACK FRIDAY

2009-11-27T07:39:00.004-07:00

At our house, I sleep. I do NOT go out shopping. There is absolutely no deal that is THAT good as far as I am concerned. That doesn't mean on-line deals are out though ;). Sweet Pea Stamps is having an amazing sale so if you have been on the fence with these, no IS the time. Discounts, free stamps and shipping as well as some new releases. Check it out!

My boys and I are going to attend an event locally called empty bowl. It is a fundraising event for the Food Bank. There are bowls that have been decorated/painted by various artists, school kids, etc. For $10 a person gets bowl, to keep, and it is filled with soup.

I am also going to stop by the Post Office, Library and get a display set up for selling some of my cards. After all that, it is cookie making time! I think it is going to be a fabulous day!

QKD Monday BLOG Hop

2009-12-13T23:30:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Monday BLOG Hop! So glad to have you here. I hope you continue on so you don't miss anything the DT has created. They are all so talented and I just love seeing the different things each one comes up with.

This week we were all given a color challenge. We are to use shades of blue, white and grey (silver). I designed this card with Evangeline.

The current specials in the store are:
Cyber Days Shipping Sale
35% off QKD Stamps
30% off on all Past Kits
(Good today through12/25/09)
(Excludes the separates line & personalized & custom stamps)

Next up on your hop is KELLY's BLOG.

QKD blog
Alex's blog - you are here
Kelly's blog
Helene's blog
Penny's blog
Meredith's blog
Linda's blog
Anita's blog
Sara's blog
Queen Kat Designs Store

In Honor of Army Pvt. Joshua A.R. Young (21)

2009-12-13T16:06:00.002-07:00

This comfort afghan is being mailed to the Mother of Army Pvt. Joshua A.R. Young (21). It is being sent with much love and hopes for comfort for her loss.

QKD Monday BLOG Hop

2009-12-06T23:30:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Monday edition of the Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. If you came here from the QKD blog you are on the right track. If you got here otherwise, you might want to hop back to there so you don't miss anything!

This week we were given a sketch to work with. I decided to turn it sideways and not use a circle. Rebel that I am, LOL!

The Koi Pond is one of the new release stamps for December and I love it. The scenery is such a compliment to the beauty of this mermaid.

Be certain that you stop by the store and see all of the bundle specials that the Queen has put together. There really are some great deals! While you are there, be certain to get signed up for the new monthly club for The Whimsical Ink Society!

The next stop on your hop is Vicki's blog. She always has a very special creation to share. Do not miss it!!!

QKD blog
Alex's blog - you are here
Vicki's blog
Kelly's blog
Helene's blog
Penny's blog
Meredith's blog
Linda's blog
Anita's blog
Sara's blog
Ashley's blog
Queen Kat Designs Store

Wishing Star Angel Blog Hop

2009-12-04T19:59:00.008-07:00

Michelle Perkett draws some absolutely AMAZING images. She is so kind and has provided this lovely image for us to be able to do a blog hop. I really wanted to show you a fancy card that complimented this stunning image. However, no matter what I added or colored or moved around, it just started to detract from the beauty of the drawing itself. So, I decided to leave it more plain and just enjoy it.

Michelle also asked each of us to list what OUR Christmas wish is. I have spent a lot of time thinking about this. I have two sons. One is a teenager who is dealing with all the typical teenage things I would love to make all better. The other is Deaf and there are those challenges I would want to spare him from. I also have a sister with some pretty severe health issues. Some she has dealt with her entire life and some are new. My wonderful sister-in-law is in a LOT of pain and has many residual problems from a hit and run car accident by a drunk driver a couple of years ago. There are many, many people I love and care for very deeply that I would like to be able to help.
I was thinking over this again this afternoon and trying to pick what my fondest Christmas wish would be. I was driving to pick up my youngest son from school after spending a couple of hours with some friends making cards for Operation Write Home. At that time it hit me. I am so grateful to have these people in my life, regardless of all the challenges. I am able to spend time with them. My Christmas wish would be that everyone could actually be with their family and/or those they love.

Your next stop is Brandi.

Michelle AND Ileana:
http://michelleperkett.blogspot.com

Barbara:
http://lifeasastampaholic.blogspot.com

Rhonda:
http://bluepoohbear753.blogspot.com

Nancy:
http://nancyskortblogg.blogspot.com

Jana:
www.stampingeek.blogspot.com

Kerri:
http://www.fotf-constellations.blogspot.com

Annita:
www.paperartbyannita.blogspot.com

Alex:
http://www.paperandstring.blogspot.com

Brandi:
http://sparkleshimmerandtwinkle.blogspot.com

Terri:
http://terriscardsnmore.blogspot.com

Tammy:
http://tmaynard.blogspot.com

Gini:
http://ginicagle.blogspot.com

Ellen
http://tinktime-tink.blogspot.com

Lori
http://pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com

Jennifer Scull:
http://justcoffeepleasestampsribbonspaper.blogspot.com

Jean:
http://jeano9.blogspot.com

Gina:
http://www.yourspecialdelivery.blogspot.com

Maria:
http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com

Pattie:
http://pattiescreations.blogspot.com

Mary:
http://cr8iveme.blogspot.com

Debb:
http://forgetmeknotnonsense.blogspot.com

Anne:
http://stargrovesblog.blogspot.com

Crystal J.:
http://amazedscrapper.blogspot.com

Crystal M. Smith
http://cardsmith.blogspot.com

Jenny:
www.playingisapassion.blogspot.com

Deanne:
http://a-scrapaddict.blogspot.com/

And the last stop is:Michelle Perkett Studio Challenge Blog!
http://michelleperkettstudio.blogspot.com

Stardust Fairy

2009-12-02T16:28:00.004-07:00

I couldn't decide if I wanted her purple or blue so did BOTH!!! This is a stamp designed by Michelle Perkett and sold by Faerie Song Art Stamps.

Challenges:
Michelle Perkett Challenge #6 - sketch
Flutter By Wednesday #25 - circles
Pile It On #26 -flowers or flourishes

QDK- New Release Blog Hop

2009-11-29T23:30:00.002-07:00

This Wednesday is new release day for Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. One of my favorite days of the month!!! Right now you have the opportunity for a sneak peak at the releases with our Monday Blog Hop.

I am please to introduce you to Evangeline!

Isn't she just the sultry one? I have always wanted one of those couches. To me they just scream old romance movie. She looks pretty good sitting there.

Also new this month is The Koi Pond. I have been playing with this one a LOT and love it. The tail in the Koi design and the oriental feel of this stamp speak to me. Isn't she just so elegant? I love the waterfall in the background.

The next stop on your hop is Vicki's blog. She always has a very special creation to share. Do not miss it!!!

QKD blog
Alex's blog - you are here
Vicki's blog
Kelly's blog
Helene's blog
Penny's blog
Meredith's blog
Linda's blog
Anita's blog
Sara's blog
Ashley's blog
Queen Kat Designs Store

Snowman Soup Gift Box

2009-11-29T15:17:00.004-07:00

I am SUPER excited. I actually have some Christmas gifts DONE! I made these adorable snowman soup gift boxes that are from the 20 Days of Gift Giving Holiday Workshop hosted by Shannon.

Additionally, PaperMakeup Stamps challenge for this week was "holiday". How more holiday can it get than a Christmas gift? Isn't this Moody Girl just perfect for a hot chocolate gift pack? (BTW- the Moody Girls are the special this week, get the skinny here.)

Shy Lovely

2009-11-29T13:42:00.003-07:00

This card is made with an image from Sweet Pea Stamps. It is for the ETSY Inspired challenge #64 Barefoot Weaver -I selected this gorgeous woven cuff and also the Pixie Cottage Challenge to use stitches. These colors are SUPER outside my box, but it was really a fun push!

Sugar Bowl Challenge #24 & Caardvarks

2009-11-28T15:34:00.004-07:00

I am very excited to participate in the Sugar Bowl challenge. Mostly because it means I have some of the AMAZING Sugar Nellie stamps!!! :)
The moment I saw this particular fairy, I knew I had to have her. The sketch for the challenge this week worked very well with this image.
The challenge for Caarvarks is "Color It". I had a wonderful time coloring this image with my Prismacolor markers and Copics. I think coloring is a BLAST!!!

Paper Makeup Challenge

2009-11-26T11:02:00.002-07:00

I am so excited I actually had the TIME to participate in the Paper Makeup challenge. I adore Paper Makeup stamps and I love playing with them. This week the challenge was to use Navy, Olive and Mustard. Not my colors, but I do love the way Penelope and this card turned out!

DU2DS #26

2009-11-24T15:47:00.003-07:00

The Dare You 2 Digi Stamp challenge #26 is glitter! YES! I excel at sparkle, LOL!! I selected a digi image by Michelle Perkett and also used this card to enter her weekly challenge on Paper Craft Planet.

Christmas Fairy at Sweet Pea

2009-11-24T07:10:00.000-07:00

Seasons of Fantasy - Plate 23 is so much FUN! I love that there is a Fairy for the holidays. I stamped the Christmas Fairy in brown ink, colored select areas with colored pencils and then used cranberry glimmer mist. I wish you could see all the shimmer and shine.

Did you see the referral program Sweet Pea Stamps is offering? Time to enable your friends!

QKD - Monday Blog Hop

2009-11-22T23:30:00.001-07:00

Welcome to Queen Kat Designs Stamp Monday Blog Hop! I hope you are excited to see everything today, I am!!!
We were given this picture as inspiration. Mostly, I just wanted to climb in it and curl up with a book :)

I decided to create a card using the new release Just Beyond The Surface.

I love the way there are the bubbles in the water and the starfish on the pillar. This time the kitty is colored a lot like my grey kitty. I don't have the amazing hair and body of the mermaid, but we can pretend ;). Don't forget, not only can you purchase this stamp individually, but is also available as a bundle will all the November mermaid releases (6 of them) for only $33.95!

The next stop on your hop is Vicki's blog. She always has a very special creation to share. Do not miss it!!!

QKD blog
Alex's blog - you are here
Vicki's blog
Kelly's blog
Helene's blog
Penny's blog
Meredith's blog
Linda's blog
Anita's blog
Sara's blog
Ashley's blog
Queen Kat Designs Store

Operation Write Home

2009-11-21T09:35:00.003-07:00

I have the BEST friends! Those that have been reading my BLOG for a while probably are aware of my involvement in a group that creates comfort afghans for family members of those that have lost a member of the armed services. This is a VERY important thing for me.
Along this same line, I have sent cards a couple of different time to members of the military to use to write home. At this time, I have decided to hose a virtual card party to collect additional cards for Operation Write Home. Their current campaign is for Valentine as well as all occasion cards. I am collecting cards until December 31 at which point I will forward them to one of the "mailers" :). I am honored to be doing this!
Last night, I attended a crop at a LSS - Scrapper's and Stamper's Delight. Several of my friends, who were also there, joined me in making cards for this project. There are many others who will be doing so as well, but last night I came home with 37 completed cards! Thank you Sandi and Betty!!!

QKD- New Artist- Blog hop

2009-11-18T23:30:00.003-07:00

I am so excited to introduce the newest artist at Queen Kat Designs Stamps. Her name is Kelly Kost and she is amazing! I just adore the images she is providing, but this one is my absolute FAVORITE! In fact, THIS image is what drew me to her originally when I say her print on ETSY :)

I also want to share that there is a new code that can be found on my sidebar. This code lets you get 10% off your entire purchase at Queen Kat Design Stamps.

Now, you are headed to the next stop which is Meredith. She always has something very fabulous and creative to share. Check it out!

Full hop list
Alex - you are here
Meredith
Penny
Jules
Kelly B
Sara
Anessa
Lara
Linda
Anita
Nancy
Steph
Helene
Vicki
QKD Store

Happy Birthday To You

2009-11-17T01:00:00.000-07:00

This card is created with an image from the Sweet Pea Pals at Sweet Pea Stamps. Sweet Pea Stamps also has a new release of ©ching-chou Fantasy Art Collection Sheet #4. You simply MUST see these!

ATTENTION!! ATTENTION!!! ATTENTION!!

Right about now is when all the holiday hustle and bustle really starts. I would like to take just a moment to remind you that some people still have birthdays in the next couple of months. I also want to give you a couple of tips with regard to those birthdays.

1- Do not wrap the present in holiday paper. If you don't have anything else, please use the newspaper.
2- A combined gift is fine, if it was requested. If the recipient is under 12 years old, separate gifts are necessary for them not to feel slighted. The cost does not matter, trust me on this.
3- Telling them to pick one from under the tree to open early, NOT a good idea.
4- They did NOT ask to be born during this time of year, do not complain to them. Complain to the parents and if you ARE the parents, well.....

Keep in mind this is only a mini list and there are other items that may apply. I can, however, guarantee that if you keep these four in mind it will be appreciated!

QKD Monday Blog Hop

2009-11-15T23:30:00.002-07:00

In honor of November being the birthday month at Queen Kat Design Stamps, we are using the store colors for our challenge. I absolutely LOVED creating this card with Just Beyond the Surface Mermaid.

Next up for the hop is Vicki's blog. You do NOT want to miss what she has to show you. The full list is below if you get lost or, like me, distracted.

QKD blog
Alex's blog - you are here
Vicki's blog
Kelly's blog
Helene's blog
Penny's blog
Meredith's blog
Linda's blog
Anita's blog
Sara's blog
Ashley's blog
Queen Kat Designs Store

In Honor of Captain Russell Seager

2009-11-12T17:16:00.003-07:00

This comfort afghan is being sent to the wife of Captain Russell Seager.

Artist Michelle Perkett

2009-11-14T00:30:00.000-07:00

Recently I became acquainted with the artist Michelle Perkett. She has designed stamps for Faerie Song Art Stamps as well as having her own digital ones. I really enjoy her style and her sparkling and upbeat personality are a joy on their own.
She has card challenges on her PCP group each week. I created this one a couple of weeks ago.

In the Quiet Land of Peace

2009-11-12T21:23:00.000-07:00

I have created a card with In the Quiet Land of Peace Mermaid Stamp in very different colors from last week. It gives a completely different, yet still peaceful, feel. This stamp is quickly becoming one of my favorites (no, I have not said that about every single one- well, can you blame me?).

While you are at the store purchasing every single mermaid released this month because the price is so fabulous in this collection, check out the amazing variety of kits the Queen puts together. Truly, they ROCK and will unleash your creativity.

It is time for a PARTY!!

2009-11-11T16:26:00.002-07:00

Sweet Pea Stamps will be having a party at their Paper Craft Planet Group this Sunday at 10 pm EST. There will be lots of prizes and the unveiling of the next release!! You do NOT want to miss this! See you there!!!

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge #17

2009-11-10T07:43:00.003-07:00

I had the opportunity to be the guest designer this week for the Incy Wincy Designs challenge. The challenge is to create a Thank You card. I used one of the Incy Wincy digi stamps designed by Inger Harding. The prize this week is not only the opportunity to guest design if you want, but also a digi stamp bundle that has not even been released yet!

QKD Monday Blog Hop

2009-11-08T23:45:00.001-07:00

This week is our Sketch Week. If you came here from QKD blog then you are one your way for the hop to see everyone's interpretation. If you came here on your own, you want to start at the beginning so you don't miss even one!

I was so excited to get a BUNCH of new things to play with from Queen Kat Design Stamps this week including this Girlfriends Stamp. They just look they are enjoying each others company so much and that is exactly what a good girlfriend is all about!

The sentiment is from the Live Dream Believe Set. have you noticed how much I use this set? It is a MUST HAVE because it is so versatile!!

Next up for the hop is Vicki's blog. You do NOT want to miss what she has to show you. The full list is below if you get lost or, like me, distracted.

QKD blog
Alex's blog - you are here
Vicki's blog
Helene's blog
Penny's blog
Meredith's blog
Linda's blog
Anita's blog
Sara's blog
Ashley's blog
Queen Kat Designs Store