ETSY Inspired #92

I am back as the Guest Designer for the second ETSY Inspired Challenge for June challenge #92!!! Are you ready?

This week's shop is My Zoetrope . Ok- because I was curious, and you might be too, I looked up the meaning of Zoetrope. The origin of the word is from the Greek and "wheel of life". According to Dictionary.com

 /ˈzoʊiˌtroʊp/ Show Spelled[zoh-ee-trohp]
–noun
a device for giving an illusion of motion, consisting of a slitted drum that, when whirled, shows a succession of images placed opposite the slits within the drum as one moving image.

Don't let anyone tell you crafting isn't educational.

So- I spent some time looking around the store and I have to share this hysterical print with you.
Seriously! How could you look at that and not giggle just a tiny bit? LOVE it!!!
However, for my inspiration today I selected THIS print (go look!). I just loved all the greens used. This is what I came up with.

This sweet dragon is drawn by Lisa Victoria for Sweet Pea Stamps. It is fun and easy to color. I think another time I will put a saying in the heart. There is certainly room for it and I can think of several different things that would work well. After coloring the image I used Basic Grey for my background and was able to use all sorts of cheerful bright colors. The flower center is actually a gorgeous bright green glitter bobble I made with my Viva Decor Glitter Liner in Peridot. I am loving these- they are soooooo versatile. Get just one and you will be hooked so just order all of them to start with :)

Don't forget that when you play along with the ETSY Inspired Challenges you have the opportunity to win a prize. This week there are TWO prizes!

One from the shop and one from the sponsor.

Shop: My Zoetrope (http://www.etsy.com/shop/myzoetrope)
Giveaway - one free print of winners choice!

Sponsor: Sakura America - http://www.sakuraofamerica.com/?q=search/node
Give away: Gelly Roll Moonlight pens http://www.sakuraofamerica.com/Pen-Opaque-Color

So- link up and share what you are inspired by and your creation! I can not wait to see them ALL!!

Check out all the ETSY Inspired Designers for inspiration!

Ashley
De
Emily
Joy
Kerry

Shannon

Challenges:
Res-Q Challenge #49 - Bride, wedding, love
SHC #3 - Top Selling Albums of all time- I used "I will always love you" song from The bodyguard

Fairy Knoll - Sketch with Becks

There is a new challenge blog in town from FAIRY KNOLL!!! What is Fairy Knoll you ask? Fairy Knoll is a new digi stamp store that has some adorable fairies and other images. It is one of my favorite kind of challenges - a sketch challenge. This is only our second challenge and we are SUPER excited to have you join us. Enter by making something using the sketch and a Fairy Knoll image -there are some freebies available if you don't have an image- and you might just WIN a FREE image of your choice!!!

Here is the wonderful sketch for this week

I decided to use the super cute Becks this week. I love her lace edge wings and the bows on her ankles!!!

TIOT- Sweet Whispers

This week on Try It Out Tuesdays/Thursdays for SCACD we are making masculine cards. I decided to use the Sweet Whispers image from new Hearts and Hugs Summer Collection by Victoria Case exclusively for SCACD. The entire collection is just wonderful, but when I thought masculine card I saw a Father's Day card with this image.


At first my twisted brain was following the whole- my Dad can beat up your Dad train of thought from when we were kids. However, it quickly came around to this one! I used paper from the Kaisercraft Rewind collection. The #1 and other two side pieces are part of the design in the paper. I cut them out with a 1 inch circle punch and ta da! The image is stamped with Momento black ink and colored with Copics and other markets. I used my Ranger White Inkssentials pen to hand write the words.

Pirate's Treasure Mermaid

This adorable image is by Elaine Cox and called Pirate's Treasure Mermaid and can be found at Sweet Pea Stamps. It is part of Plate #46 which has nothing but fabulous images on it. I think the kitty cat with the eye patch on this one is just the CUTEST thing EVER! It makes me giggle. I couldn't help but make the fish look like the goldfish crackers, the temptation was too great. Treasure for the mermaid and treasure for the kitty cat- gold all around!

QKD- Tuesday BLOG Hop

I hope you are enjoying yourself on the Tuesday edition of the Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. The Design Team members have been busy and you are in for a TREAT!!! You should have arrived from Shannon's Blog- but if not, please go back the the QKD Blog to start at the beginning so you don't miss a thing!

As a DT we were challenged to use this sketch


True to form, the first thing I did was flip the sketch (I can't leave anything alone you know!)



I am so fortunate to get to work with the WIS KIT this month. The image is STUNNING and the accessory stamps the BEST! I stamped her out in Momento ink and then colored her up with my markers to match the background. I used two of the FABULOUS accessory stamps to create accent embellishments in each corner.

Rumor has it that the June WIS kit is almost already sold out, so I STRONGLY recommend that you get to the store and order yours NOW!

The next stop on the hop is the Whimsical Ink Sorority blog followed by Meredith's Blog.

When you finish the shop, be sure you end up at the store so you can pick up close outs of the remaining acrylic stamps, some NEW RUBBER stamps including the WIS kit if you don't already have yours. Trust me, just sign up for the auto ship!!!

Friends Having Fun - Color Challenge

This week the Friends Having Fun has another color challenge. It is to use:

So I can hear you all- it is an 80's flashback- well if you are as old as I am anyway. You CAN do this, get busy, and get BRIGHT!!!!

I made a card with Alexa. I just adore her and enjoy making the flowers whatever combination my heart desires. The Basic Grey Green At Heart line is perfect for this challenge. Plenty of hot pink, purple and green :). The glitter Petaloos in bright green with hot pink centers matched perfectly.


I decided to give this card just a bit 'more'. I wanted it to really sparkle. Once it was finished and all put together, I sprayed the entire surface with Smooch Spritz in silver. Can you see the nice sheen it put on everything. Very subtle, but it just sparkles! This Smooch Spritz dries FAST too! I like that. I get really frustrated when I am all finished making something but need to wait for it to dry.

I hope you play along with the Kaleidoscope Krew this week. We would LOVE to see what you make. I have my sunglasses all ready!

WOOT WOOT!!!

I am so excited and honored to share with you that I have been asked to be the Guest Designer for the ETSY Inspired Challenge for June!!!

Ok- now down to busines :)

This week's shop is How Beadyful. I have to admit that I spent a lot of time looking around. Not that I wasn't inspired buy anything, but it was all so FUN I was trying to decide! Very interesting and fun stuff!!

Don't forget that when you play along with the ETSY Inspired Challenges you have the opportunity to win a prize. This week there are TWO prizes!
The first is from How Beadyful and is this lovely set
The second is a $35 Gift Certificate to Pretty Tape

So- link up and share what you are inspired by and your creation! I can not wait to see them ALL!! Here is mine ---


I was inspired by these adorable vintage bird collection hand stamped fabric buttons. I really like the way the colors are with the creams, browns and touch of blue. In light of all this, I pulled out a new stamp from the Victoria Case exclusive to SCACD Summer Collection that has this adorable little girl with the bird house. I stamped in brown Momento on kraft cardstock. I used a blue copic to highlight the bird and dress. I used a white pen to brighten up and highlight a few other items. Cut out the image with my nesties and then used a sketch to put the card together. I am VERY pleased with the end result!

Check out all the ETSY Inspired Designers for inspiration!

Ashley
De
Emily
Jackie
Joy
Kerry

Shannon

Challenges:
ETSY Inspired Challenge #91- These buttons!
IC Sketches - pick your own- Sketch #48

Vile Vintage

The challenge for Macabre Monday this week at Haunted House Design is to create something that is "Vile Vintage".


I used a vintage feel paper. I stamped the tree from Stamp-It- Crazy directly on the patterned paper and also onto cardstock. I cut out and popped up the tree from cardstock. I didn't have any pop dots with me so I used some of the extra rubber trimmed from my stamp and glue. Thank you to the person who shared this tip with me! Wish I could remember who it was.....
The graveyard is a border punch and the grass was hand cut by my good friend Nej -
THANK YOU!!. The moon is punched from cream cardstock, smudged with charcoal ink and then covered in white smooch. The ravens on the tombstones and the tree are covered with black smooch.

Challenges:
Macabre Monday #41- Vile Vintage

Fairy Knoll Challenge Blog-BRAND NEW

There is a brand new challenge blog in town from FAIRY KNOLL!!! What is Fairy Knoll you ask? Fairy Knoll is a new digi stamp store that has some adorable fairies and other images. There challenge blog is beginning with the FIRST CHALLENGE right NOW! It is one of my favorite kind of challenges - a sketch challenge. Enter by making something using the sketch and a Fairy Knoll image -there are some freebies available if you don't have an image- and you might just WIN a FREE image of your choice!!!


I used Samantha from Fairy Knoll. There are so many adorable images, it was difficult to decide, but don't you just love her spunk? She has that 'catch me if you can' look to her.


I used the Pink Paisley Bayberry Cottage paper. Such a fun and fresh color combination is used in this collection. This might be one I actually use up! I used the Viva Decor glitter liner in peridot and it is the EXACT match to the green in this paper. I am just LOVING these pens! The Viva Decor pens stay elevated when they are dry. They have glitter, pearl, gloss, and others for all kinds of effects and are so FUN to play with!!! You will be seeing more of these on my blog. This glitter does NOT rub off so I am comfortable using these on my Operation Write Home cards. YAY! Sending some bling :)

Bubble Fairy

When I saw Bubble Fairy drawn by Lisa Victoria for Sweet Pea Stamps I instantly fell in love! A fairy taking a bubble bath in a teacup- PERFECT! Such a sweet fairy and such a dainty teacup.


I first stamped the image with Memento Ink so that I could color it with my markers and not have to worry about it running. The flowers on the teacup made me think of Forget-Me-Knots. If you have never had the opportunity to see Forget-Me-Knots in real life, not only are they blue, but they have a really pretty pinkish/purplish center to them. I tried to capture that in my coloring.



After I finished coloring the image I put Pixie Dust Shimmerz on the wings for the proper 'fairy look'. The pink velvet ribbon, Petaloo jeweled center Color Me Crazy florettes (my go to flower right now!) with inked edges and Basic Grey Koshi paper finished it all off.

Challenges:

C.R.A.F.T. #52 - Blue & Green
Card Patterns #66 - Sketch
If The Shoe Fits #36 - Add Inspired

QKD Tuesday Blog Hop- New Releases!!!

I hope you are enjoying yourself on the Tuesday edition of the Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. This is NEW RELEASE week and you are in for a TREAT!!! You should have arrived from Shannon's Blog- but if not, please go back the the QKD Blog to start at the beginning so you don't miss a thing!

As a DT we were challenged to show off the new releases using this sketch





I am so fortunate to get to work with the WIS KIT this month. The image is STUNNING and the accessory stamps the BEST! I stamped her out in Momento ink and then colored her up with my markers to match the background. The background paper is the new Gypsy Sister by Kaisercraft. I have been waiting to get my hands on this since I saw the first preview, but trust me, it is even better in real life. You WANT some!!! Don't you just love the way she is blowing bubbles? Does anyone ever outgrow blowing bubbles? To give them that shimmer I coated them with Glossy Accents and it is the perfect touch.

Rumor has it that the June WIS kit is almost already sold out, so I STRONGLY recommend that you get to the store and order yours NOW!

The next stop on the hop is the Whimsical Ink Sorority blog followed by Meredith's Blog.

When you finish the shop, be sure you end up at the store so you can pick up close outs of the remaining acrylic stamps, some NEW RUBBER stamps and then come back tomorrow for all the new releases!!!

Happy Memorial Day!

I have so much to say- I hope you will hang with me, but if not, I understand :)
First up, there is an extra special challenge at Friends Having Fun today. It is a Memorial Day theme and whatever that means to you! Colors, images, spring, activities, we want to see it!


for my contribution I used the fabulous freebie image from Fairy Knoll. I colored the flag with my Spica pens for some fabulous shimmer, these are SO easy to work with and perfectly acceptable for OWH cards. This came together with just the right amount of sparkle.

I want to share with you how very special Memorial Day is to me. When I was young, I remember my Great Aunts making a big deal about the day. It was when they drove, literally, all over the state visiting graves. I thought they were a bit strange. Now, I understand and appreciate what they were doing. However, this day has come to mean even more to me. As I have had the honor of participating in the Operation Purple Heart program with Heartmade Blessings, I have come to think of many of our lost service members as "my soldiers". I know that my feelings can not begin to compare with those of their family members. I do feel a sort of connection to them though and spend time this day, and many others, reflecting on them.

There is a BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE to SCACD Victoria Case release! The summer release is here and they are FABULOUS!!! RUN and get yours. While you are these, Susana has in a BUNCH of new Kaisercraft 6x6 paper pads too and as usual, they are to die for!!!!

Always a bridesmaid....

When I saw the Burtonesque Dolls challenge was Wedding themed and that Tiddly Inks was Bling- I KNEW this is what was happening! All I could think of was those multitude of ugly bridesmaid dresses people talk about and inevitably there is at least one that is peach chiffon. Adding the stickles on the top layer of the dress gave a definite chiffon look to it. Her bouquet of thistles is just the finishing touch. Completely fun to create. The sketch is from Saturday Sketchers and was perfect!

Challenges:

The Burtonesque Dolls #4 - An Affair To Remember
Tiddly Inks #6 - Bring on the Bling
Sketch Saturday #104 - Sketch

Mailing comfort

This beautiful comfort afghan is being mailed in the morning to a lady who lost her Mother. I am so grateful to be able to be part of Heartmade Blessings. The honor of participating in such a wonderful group and assembling and making squares for these gifts of love is indescribable.

Butterflies can be beastly?

The challenge on Haunted Design House for Macabre Monday challenge #40 this week is beautiful beastly butterflies. When I first saw this challenge my thought was - well, I am not sure how to make butterflies 'beastly' or dark. Then my brain began playing with the colors and thinking red and black butterflies. It didn't take long for my vision to include the butterflies with a skull. The real creating happened during the process however. Once I had the skull cut out from a template I found here, it just began. I hope that all of you know the process I am talking about because it is what makes creating so much FUN! The moment your brain has ideas as your hands work. When you giggle and grin as you go.


I used a couple of different colors of Glimmer Mist and the butterfly shaped Glimmer Screen on an already cuttlebug embossed piece of cardstock for the background. I sprayed the skull with walnut ink and edged with charcoal chalk ink to help it stand out. The butterflies, ladybugs and fly are from a set called Things With Wings from SCACD and were stamped on assorted scraps then fussy cut before being placed.

Queen Kat Tuesday BLOG Hop

I hope you are enjoying yourself on the Tuesday edition of the Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. You should have arrived from Shannon's Blog- but if not, please go back the the QKD Blog to start at the beginning so you don't miss a thing!

We were challenged with an inspiration photo this week. I kept seeing the tuscan red color jumping out of it and used that when coloring Soleil.






The next stop on the hop is the Whimsical Ink Sorority blog followed by Meredith's Blog.

When you finish the hop, be sure you end up at the store so you can pick up all the new rubber stamps!!

Friends Having Fun - Pop Culture Challenge

The Sex and the City 2 movie is coming out very soon. For the Pop Culture challenge this month at Friends Having Fun, we want you to take THIS quiz to see which character you are most like and use that character for your inspiration.


Ok- moment of truth here, I have never seen a single episode of Sex and the City or the movie. That required a bit of research on my part into "my" character. When I took the quiz it said I was Charlotte. I decided that the 9 to 5 image by Victoria Case for SCACD in a classic Channel style suit would be just about perfect! I stamped the image, colored and paper pieced and decided I was right, it WAS perfect. Then I attempted to make it into a complete card. From that point on it just plain didn't work the way I was hoping. So, here are my two attempts. I am REALLY looking forward to seeing what all of YOU come up with for this challenge! Let your inner diva SHINE!

Molly

I am so anxious for some lovely weather and SPRING! Yesterday we had a snow storm, YES a snow storm all day. I was determined to pretend it was Spring and pulled out my first Sweet Pea Stamps love - The Gumdrop Gang.


What could be more Spring like than Molly with a bouquet of flowers and white patent shoes?

I have made this card specifically to send to my friend Lisa's sister. She is very ill and this is a special request from Lisa. How could I, or anyone, say no? This just breaks my heart for everyone involved. You can read all of the details HERE on Lisa's blog.

Challenges:

Oh Alice! #14 - Sketch
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Say it with flowers
Stamptacular Sunday #60 - Pearls and Swirls
ASC #18 - Bows and Ribbon
A Spoon Full of Sugar #104 - Cute and Girly
Sew Many Challenges #15 - Anything Goes
Pixie Dust #23 - Add a Pearl
Sarah Kay #95 - Flower Power

Victoria Case BLOG Candy

There is another new release from Victoria Case on the way at SCACD May 28. I can not WAIT! I love Victoria's style. There is candy available both on Victoria's BLOG and another chance on the SCACD BLOG!

Be certain to check back tomorrow for a card I created using an image from one of the previous releases of Victoria Case images exclusive to SCACD!!!

Here She Is!

The new Sin Bonnet series from Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. I hope you are enjoying the hop to see all the many faces of Sin Bonnet. If you haven't been hopping along, please head back the the QKD Blog so don't miss a single one!

I am pleased to introduce 'WOWZA!'


Love the attitude! I have another version of her here too!

Now, I am going to send you to your final stop on the hop. The STORE! While you are there, note that all of the new RUBBER stamps are 10% off through Monday and all the remaining acrylic stamps are 60% off! WOW! What a deal!

Also- just a reminder, QKD has some fabulous publication incentives! So, if you are published and use QKD stamps- you WIN!

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Ok- so you are NOT seeing this. This image is from a set called Sin Bonnet Sue being released Friday at Queen Kat Designs Stamp, Co. We aren't typically allowed to do sneak peeks, but I loved this Sin Bonnet Wowza so much I BEGGED and got permission :)


I used some flower soft on the boa to fluff it up. Isn't she a hoot? Be certain to check back Friday. I will have another sample and we will be having a blog hop with ALL of the Sin Bonnet images for you to see and BUY!

Challenges:
Sketchy Colors #24 - Sketch
FBW #110 - flowers with butterflies, fairy or angel
ASC17 - photo inspiration

Just a little pinch....

The challenge from Macabre Monday was

Devious Doctors & Fiendish Florence Nightingales

I know that this is typically Donna Fairy from PMS and a sweet and adorable image. However, when I read this challenge, the first thing that came to my mind was her holding this HUGE syringe. I knew I could play with it just enough to make it a bit gruesome and not so sweet. Sorry Katie and Diem, but I just HAD to!
I have a good friend who can not STAND paisley print, it makes her think of amoebas. Well, what could be more creepy than amoebas with skulls in them?
oh Nej & Sandi- I USED the tape! :D

Challenges:
Macabre Monday #39 - Devious Doctors & Fiendish Florence Nightingales
The Burtonesque Dolls #3 - black flowers and skulls
FBW #110- flowers with fairy, butterfly or angel
PMS Makeup for the Weekend #27 - Use 3 flowers

QKD Tuesday Blog Hop!

I hope you are enjoying yourself on the Tuesday edition of the Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. You should have arrived from Shannon's Blog- but if not, please go back the the QKD Blog to start at the beginning so you don't miss a thing!

Today we are to be sharing something that is monochromatic. I usually do a better job staying in the single color range, but this one, made with Busy Stamp Set, kind of got away from me - I just love it though, it makes me laugh!



The next stop on the hop is the Whimsical Ink Sorority blog followed by Meredith's Blog.

When you finish the hop, be sure you end up at the store so you can pick up all the new rubber stamps!!

Who loves you?

I was looking through the list of challenges online and just knew that I had the PERFECT image to work with for several of them. This is Little Oak Tree Owl designed by Elaine cox for Sweet Pea Stamps. I love these little owls. They are just so sweet and tender looking. Just perfect to remind someone how very special they are to me.

I really enjoy participating in challenges. I love how they guide the creation, but then other times it takes creativity to meet the challenge. I know that is what challenges are really all about, but I do enjoy the process!

Challenges:
Card Positioning Systems #167 - Sketch
Little C's - 2+ Layers
ETSY Inspired #88- the vintage brooch & earring set in brown and leaf shaped- GORGEOUS!
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #59 - Lovely as a tree
Off The Wall Craftiness #7- Birds
La-La Land Crafts #38 - Anything Goes
Crafty Anns #14 - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday #112 - Someone Special
Paper Play #19 - Brown and ?
Pile-It-On #17 - Photo Inspiration (I used the colors)

DUDE!

How gorgeous is this image? It is from Darque Obsession 2. Do you remember last week I was able to share a brand new image from the release of Darque Obsession from Stamp Happens? This release is the guys!



I saw Cristofer and immediately thought - BMX Jacket. You did too, you know it :). Just think, if a guy knew he couldn't die, what else would he do? Of course he would be involved in BMX! Enjoy and be SURE you run over to Stamp Happens to get your set. At least go check out the other guys in the gang!

Where do I fit?

Have you ever finished making something and just been in awe? One of those times when you sit back, look at it and say "Wow, that is AWESOME!"? I did with this one. It just got me, and I am very proud that I am the one who created it.


This is a wonderful goth fairy image from Stamp-It-Crazy. She reminds me of myself sometimes. Wondering where my particular brand of crazy fits in. Knowing that there are so many sides of 'ME' and that they might not all seem to work together, but they do and make me who I am.

Challenges:
The Burtonesque Dolls - Burton Chicks
Creative Inspirations #60 - Fairies
The Corrosive Challenge #63 - Sketch
Stamp-It-Crazy - Fairy & Sentiment - Barb said "it speaks for itself" - luv ya Barb!

QKD Tuesday BLOG Hop

I hope you are enjoying yourself on the Tuesday edition of the Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. You should have arrived from Shannon's Blog- but if not, please go back the the QKD Blog to start at the beginning so you don't miss a thing!

Today we were challenged to use this sketch



Here is what I made with Amour.





The next stop on the hop is the Whimsical Ink Sorority blog followed by Meredith's Blog.

When you finish the hop, be sure you end up at the store so you can pick up all the new rubber stamps!!

In Honor of Army Spc. Tyler R. Seideman

This comfort afghan is being sent to the parents of Army Spc. Tyler R. Seideman. It seems such a small thing compared to the loss of their son, but it is all I know to do. I have had the honor of assembling this created with squares from many donors for the Operation Purple Heart program of Heartmade Blessings.

Happy Mother's Day

I really enjoyed using 'Aloha' to create a Mother's Day card. Pictures of Mothers with children are so precious and I especially enjoy these of the mermaids, Aloha and Carnation of May. Both so fitting for the creation of cards for the special Mother or Mother role in your life.

I want to take a moment and personally thank My Mom and all the Moms I know and love. I learn something from each and every one of you that helps me be a better person or better mother to my own children.

I also want to share one of the funniest things I have EVER seen. I have 3 brothers and 2 sons, so perhaps that is why, but it truly makes me laugh harder every time I see it. I end up in tears of laughter each time! It is Barats and Bereta Mother's Day video Enjoy!

Darque Obsession - New Release

There is a new release at Stamp Happens titled Darque Obsession. You have GOT to get these, they are AMAZING!!! Just look at what I made with Biker Chic.

I will admit that I also have this image colored up 4 other ways already and can not wait to do more. I also am very much looking forward to playing with the other 2 images from Darque Obsession. FFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNN!!!

You have a chance to win your choice of one of the images from this release. There will actually be THREE lucky winners who will win their choice of an image from this set. How do you enter you ask? Be certain to leave a comment on Tonya's blog for your chance to win!

I am also entering this for:

the Macabre Monday Challenge #037- Ode to the Bruise. This is provided Barb counts the gold frame as the requirement for yellow :)

The Burtonesque Dolls #01- Stripes- the striped ribbon you know. This is another really cool challenge blog and it just got started. The samples by the DT are inspiring- you need to go look just for the purpose of eye candy!

Sunflower Angel

Sweet Pea Stamps has such a variety of images. I took out Sunflower Angel, who I haven't worked with before, and played. This was SO fun! and I just love the end result.

Sunflower Angel is part of ching-chou kuiks Fantasy Art collection at Sweet Pea Stamps. Even better- she is on SALE!!! You should keep an eye on the SALE pages at Sweet Pea Stamps. Not only does Lynette discount new releases initially (YES-CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?) she also has a rotating overstock that gets discounted. I am often in AWE at what is on SALE! Check it out!!!

Fluttering By with some challenges!

This week Flutter By Wednesday #108 is being sponsored by Meljen's Designs

A bit about Meljen's Designs:

Meljen's Designs (http://meljensdesigns.com) is a digital stamp company owned and illustrated by Melissa Jenkins. She illustrates whimsical, fun digital images inspired by her kids and family. The Meljen's Designs store officially launched on April 1 and it is steadily growing. The new store offers instant downloads, organized categories, and a search feature. We frequent new releases, freebies every Mondays at the artist's blog (http://meljensdesigns.blogspot.com/), and challenges every Thursdays at the DT Blog (http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/). Please visit the store to find more of Melissa's wonderful images!

The winner gets to choose 4 digi stamps from her store- how fabulous is that? In order to participate you need to use a butterfly fairy or angel and it has to be a new creation! Thanks for fluttering with us this week!


I used the Pixie Dust Fairy digi stamp from Meljen's Designs. I decided to mimic the stitch pattern in the image around the edge of the card. The pp has both butterflies and glowers on it and of course and extra flower in the corner, just for good measure. I put some Ranger Glossy Accents on the wings and like the look.

Challenges:
Flutter By Wednesday #108 - Open with butterfly, fairy or angel
Card Positioning Systems #165 - sketch
DU2DS #36 - digi image & flowers
Oh, Alice! #11 - card for a child or with a child image
Tellen's Place - Show us your flowers

QKD Tuesday Blog Hop- New Release Hop!!!

I hope you are enjoying yourself on the Tuesday edition of the Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. This is NEW RELEASE week and you are in for a TREAT!!! You should have arrived from Shannon's Blog- but if not, please go back the the QKD Blog to start at the beginning so you don't miss a thing!

I want to point out how SUPER AWESOME this month it. It is the month that QKD goes RUBBER! It is FABULOUS! You are going to be in awe at the detail! We are having a super FUN crop this weekend at "The Castle". Join us!!

Today we were challenged to use this sketch




Isn't she lovely? Maigan Lynn has done it again!


The next stop on the hop is the Whimsical Ink Sorority blog followed by Meredith's Blog.

When you finish the shop, be sure you end up at the store so you can pick up close outs of the remaining acrylic stamps, some NEW RUBBER stamps and then come back tomorrow for all the new releases!!!

Friends Having Fun - Color Challenge

This week the Friends Having Fun has another color challenge. It is to use:

We also have a FABULOUS sponsor in Bugaboo Stamps - http://bugaboostamps.blogspot.com/

The WINNER of this week's challenge gets SEVEN, yes 7 Bugaboo images of their choice! WOW! Thank you so much Bugaboo for a GREAT prize!

Isn't this image adorable? LOVE it Bugaboo!!!

I hope you play along with the Kaleidoscope Krew this week. We would LOVE to see what you make and I bet YOU would LOVE to win the images :)

Vampire Girl- 2 versions

I received a request to create a card with this wonderful image, Vampire Girl, by Che Gilson in black and red. I think I am loving the end result even more than the original version I made.


NONE of it wouldn't have happened without Che Gilson drawing the fabulous image and the Queen making it into a stamp. Keep 'em coming!!!

And the Winner Is....

Per Random.org (BTW- how do those of you that do it get the box with the result to copy so you can post it on your blog?)

Comment #6 which is

ALISON!!!!

Thank you so much to everyone who entered and left such sweet comments. You make my day!!!!

Also- be certain you check out the SALE going on right now at Sweet Pea Stamps on new releases and overstock items. There are some SCREAMING deals!