Friends Having Fun - with GLEE!

This month for the Pop Culture Challenge at Friends Having Fun, you are challenged to create something around Glee! For those of you who live on Saturn, this is a newer television series based on a Glee club at a high school. It has taken off and become a true pop sensation. My favorite character is Sue, just because she is so awful you have to love her. Well, not love her, but she does make you laugh! LOL!

Now, on to my creation! For this challenge, I decided to pull out Milo the drummer mouse and You Rock My World sentiment stamps from PMS and create this card.


The background paper is from the DCWV rockstar stack. The image is stamped in Momento Ink and the drums are colored with Copic Spica glitter pens so they sparkle, shimmer and shine, just like they would in real life. I love the expression on this little guys face, his is just rockin' out!

How does Glee inspire you? What will you create for the Friends Having Fun Pop Culture challenge?

Bubbles

This is the image Bubbles by Lisa Victoria for Sweet Pea Stamps. I just love these dragons Lisa Victoria draws. They are whimsical and fun. I put glossy accents on the bubbles so they had a bit of shine. The papers are from the Pink Paislee 365 Degrees collection and the flowers are the jeweled florettes by Petaloo. The seemed to be the little finishing touch it needed. These flowers are one embellishment I am actually going to run out of and need to buy MORE!

Cathrine the Vet -TIO"T" Day - #77

Our Try It Out "T"day challenge this week is a great sketch!!! To view the sketch and the creations by the rest of the Design Team please visit the store blog here.


I used the wonderful image Cathrine the Vet from Anki's Sweethearts #1 for SCACD. This image has always been one of my favorites. Look at the little bandaid on that puppy! How many of you have fond memories of playing with animals when young? I know we used to dress the cats and puppies up in doll clothes and wheel them around in the buggy. Oh yes we did!!! I am surprised they didn't truly scratch our eyes out, but they all just took it and complied with out wishes.

The background paper is the absolutely PERFECT Max & Whiskers from Basic Grey. It doesn't matter if you have a cat, dog or neither, this paper is still a must have! The colors and patterns are wonderful and not all of them have animals on them. They DO all coordinate fabulously though!!

Now- got see what the rest of the DT did with this sketch and then stop by SCACD for a bit of shopping!

QKD - Tuesday BLOG HOP

Welcome to the Red White and Blue Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. You should have arrived from the Dark Ink Sorority Blog. If not, thank you so much for stopping by my blog. If you would like to see the entire hop it begins at the Queen Kat Designs Royal Blog.



I chose Marmalade by Che Gilson for QKD to work with. It was fun to pull out the bright red and royal blue to work with. My favorite part is the knee socks and her red shoes.

Your next stop on the hop is Anita's BLOG. I know she has something absolutely amazing to share, she always does, so please hop over, check it out, and leave her some love!

Through the Window - TIO"T" Day - #76

Our Try It Out "T"day challenge this week is Clean and Simple. We are to use primarily white or cream with just a pop of color.

My first thought was that I MUST use one of the Lockhart Window stamps. I LOVE these. All the different scenes and seasons that are represented with such detail, but still so simply just astound me. I am gradually collecting them all :)


After stamping and coloring I then cut out the image and mat with Nesties. I made the card base, background and mat for the image all out of white cardstock.




I then used the same white cardstock to punch several different flowers and leaves. The centers of the flowers are done with the Viva Decor Glitter Liner in Sapphire.

Be certain you check out all of the recent new additions to SCACD. There are new Websters Pages and Basic Grey papers, Lockhart and Kraftin' Kimmie stamps and many other wonderful items!!

QKD - Tuesday BLOG HOP

Welcome to Tuesday edition of the Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. You should have arrived from the Dark Ink Sorority Blog. If not, thank you so much for stopping by my blog. If you would like to see the entire hop it begins at the Queen Kat Designs Royal Blog.

This week we have another sketch challenge. This is the sketch we are using.

I decided to play with the Mermaid Stamp by Che Gilson for QKD.

Obviously, I changed things up a bit from the original sketch. I am very pleased with the end result and the sketch was a great way to start brainstorming. That, am I usually select the patterned paper I want to use before I start coloring or cutting. This paper is from the Kaisercraft Utopia line which just has some wonderful unusual colors at work. I layered to colors of cardstock and also used them to punch out and layer the flowers on the side.

Your next stop on the hop is Anita's BLOG. I know she has something absolutely amazing to share, she always does, so please hop over, check it out, and leave her some love!

Silk Dance

I decided to combine two challenges for the card I made using the image Silk Dance from Sweet Pea Stamps. It is sketch from the Sketch Saturday challenge #111 and the Caardvarks July challenge of a Birthday Card. The background paper is Basic Grey Marrakech.

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Beginning tomorrow and every Monday at the Follow Your Heart blog there will be Messy Mondays. This is SO exciting for me. If you follow my blog you know that I can be a bit messy at times and that it is a direction I have been working for some time. I can hardly WAIT to see what the talented ladies and SCACD have in store for us!!!

Fairy Knoll

It is time for the Fairy Knoll challenge again! This is week #6!!! WOW! This has gone FAST! Brandi gave us a fabulous sketch again this week. I modified it just a bit (it is ME after all) and used Heartstrings.


I decided not to use any stickles or glitter this week because I think this will be a fabulous card to forward to Operation Write Home. In fact, I printed out Heartstrings a bunch of times, and am going to make many more cards with her for OWH. I used the Basic Grey Sugar Rush paper. The banner saying I cut out of the patterned paper and has a 'forever' above the You + Me.


Grab a Fairy Knoll image and play along with us!!! If you put your card in any public galleries- please tag with FK6.

TIO"T" Day #75 - Crazy Quilts

We have been challenge for Try It Out "T"day to create something quilted, stitching, etc. We were told it could be real or faux. Me- faux all the way baby :)

I decided to use Gone Fishing from the Elisabeth Bell Sampler Edition #5 exclusively for SCACD. This image reminds me of fishing with my Dad. As the mom of two sons it should make me think of them. However, since neither of them is big on fishing, it takes me another direction and that is actually a pretty good thing!


As a finishing touch, I pulled out one of the new Maya Road mini chipboard buttons. I colored it by rubbing on the Momento Rich Cocoa Ink. It soaked up the ink and matched the matting perfectly! So simple and such a great embellishment.

Here is a picture of my Dad with some big fish HE caught :) Love and miss you Dad!

The Silentness

As a mom- the name of this stamp "The Silentness" just sounds fabulous to me. I can imagine a million different things.

However, The Silentness is an image drawn by ©ching-chou kuik's for Sweet Pea Stamps Fantasty Art Collection. This beautiful sentiment is also on the same plate #57 with the image.



I created this card in the same manner as most others. I selected the image, them the paper then began to color. Once that was finished, I just began to put it together and see where I ended up. I did refer to a sketch to start this time. I have this card sitting on my mantel, and am enjoying looking at it. I will put it in my next box of cards to Operation Write Home, but until then, I am just enjoying the peacefulness it gives off.

Challenges:
Card Patterns- #71 sketch
ETSY Inspired - #95 these buttons- the colors
If The Shoe Fits - #40 Spread Your Wings
FBW #112 - Open use butterfly, fairy or angel
Pile It On - #26 My Favorite Things- FAIRIES- of course!!! :)

QKD- Tuesday blog hop!

I hope you are enjoying yourself on the BRAND NEW Tuesday edition of the Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. You should have arrived from the Dark Ink Sorority Blog. If not, the hop begins at the Queen Kat Designs Royal Blog.

This week is a sketch challenge. I love working with sketches. I sometimes follow them better than others, but I do use them as my jumping off point.

For today's hop I am bringing you, once again, Kadona. Why? Well, just look at him! You know you need this stamp too. I used Basic Grey Capella paper for the background. I selected that before I began to color him and used it as my guide. He and the background are both double matted in dark brown and kraft. The ribbon is from my stash. My FAVORITE addition, it the Happy Stixx with the sentiment. I added the dots to it to coordinate with the image. However, the sentiment comes already wood burned onto the Happy Stixx. It is FABULOUS!

Your next stop on the hop is Anita's BLOG. I know she has something absolutely amazing to share, she always does, so please hop over, check it out, and leave her some love!

Also for challenge:

The Burtonesque Dolls - #10- Burton Boys - really- do you SEE the spider and web on his top hat?

Marvelous Monday!

I am excited to share not one, but TWO different challenges with you today! If you are looking for Wink Wink Ink, scroll down, but I would LOVE for you to check them both out!

First up is the Friends Having Fun color challenge. The colors for this week are vintage red, white and blue.



This is Carousel Dreams from the Elisabeth Bell Sampler Edition #5 exclusively for SCACD. This is not a very ornate card, but the image is so detailed and stunning, I really wanted to keep it as the focus.

Join us in the color challenge so I can see what YOU create. Also, while you are there, a DT call for the Recipe Challenge team is going on. Check it out!~


Next up, I am VERY excited and honored to tell you I am the Guest Designer for the Wink, Wink, Ink challenge this week! WOW! How cool is that? I was pretty stunned myself when I got the email :)

Wink, Wink, Ink is a digital stamp company with a fabulous variety of images. They have a forum on CDAC asking for challenge ideas. If your idea is selected, you win a free image and the opportunity to be a guest designer for your challenge. FUN!

So- your challenge for this week is to include a 'handmade embellishment- made by you of course"!



I created a joyfold card using one of my very, very favorite Wink, Wink, Ink images, Falling Apart. This one just is so sweet and softens my heart every time I see it.

My handmade embellishment is the flower used to hold the flap on the joyfold closed. The flower is made by cutting different circles from patterned paper. I spritzed them with water and crumpled them up. I will admit that the first batch, I got too wet and it was a mess. However, batch two, just right. After I uncrumpled them, I rubbed them with brown ink and used a mini stapler to hold them all together. A button in the middle finished it off. After putting it on the card, it felt a bit lacking. I grabbed the remaining green scrap and cut a couple of leaves and repeated the process. THAT was just what it needed :)



I used Basic Grey June Bug for the main body of the card and the flower was a combination of different papers.

I hope to see something YOU make in one, or both of these challenges!

Have to share ...

Let's talk paper. I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE paper. I have some exciting paper news to share. Susana just got in a BUNCH of stuff at SCACD!!!

Have you SEEN the latest papers from Webster's Pages?

Basic Grey's new Oliver and Olivia?

Now talk to me of STAMPS! Do I really need to explain?

Kraftin' Kimmie Mermaids!!!!!

New Lockharts, including another WINDOW! I love the windows!! LOVE them!!
Another ADORABLE apron!!!

What are you doing still here? You should be at SCACD shopping! GO!!! and then PLAY!

Comfort Afghan sent

This was sent recently to the Mother of a friend of mine. I know that they all could use some extra love right now. I have not met this woman, but she raised a wonderful daughter in my friend and I have no doubt that she is an amazing lady. I hope she knows there are many people thinking of her and praying for her.

Fairy Knoll Challenge #5

This week is a super fun sketch at Fairy Knoll challenges. I flipped it on the side and love the result.



I decided to use Samantha this week. She is one of my favorites! I added stickles to both her dress and her wings and love the shimmer. I tried some new colors on her hair, and will have to try these again. Now- trying to decide who I should pop this card in the mail to. It needs to brighten someone's day!

Grab a Fairy Knoll image and play along with us!!! I can't wait to see what YOU come up with!

TIO"T" Day #74

This week we were challenged with a sketch. You can see the sketch and what the rest of the DT created at Follow Your Heart.

When I saw this sketch I grabbed Go Green from the Elisabeth Bell Sampler Edition #5 exclusively for SCACD. She kept telling me when I was grabbing colors that she was feeling very pink and purple, so I listened. Since one of my all time favorite papers is the Kaisercraft Lilac Avenue, it was easy to bring things all together.



I used Flowersoft in Fuchsia for the flowers both on her bonnet and in her hands. For the spray on the side of the image, I used Kaisercraft pearls and Flowersoft in a custom mix I made with Baby Pink and Lavender. That is one of the wonderful things about Flowersoft. Not only do they have great pre-mixed colors, but I can make up my own with the solids!

Little Black Unicorn

Do not adjust the color of your screen. My little black unicorn is white :).

This is one of the newer images by Elaine Cox for Sweet Pea Stamps and is part of Plate #55 and I think it is so sweet. I colored her to coordinate with the background paper. I wanted some texture so ran the circle through the cuttlebug and distressed it with some light blue chalk ink. It is rather glaring in the photo, but in reality the felt heart matches the pink in the unicorn's main and tail. I wish the picture was more accurate. Evidently I need to learn some new photography techniques for felt! The sentiment is from Plate #57.

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!

This week we were challenge to make something 3 dimensional. I have to admit, I struggled with this challenge. Not the actually making of it, but the deciding WHAT to make. There are so many options that it is difficult to narrow it down to one.


I ended up making a gift bag with THESE instructions. To decorate it I stamped Fashion Dress #5 on white cardstock, colored the image and cut it out. I then stamped it again on patterned paper, Pink Paslee and so is the bag, and cut out just the dress portion of the image. I glued the dress onto the white cardstock and VIOLA! Print fabric :).

There are several different images in the Fashion Dress line. Each one of them is so different that you really should get the entire set :)

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

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Good through 7/5/10

Friends Having Fun - theme challenge - Eclipse!

This week at Friends Having Fun we are having a theme challenge. In honor of the upcoming release, the theme is Eclipse. Now- I have to admit that I have not read or watched any of the Twilight books or movies. GASP- I can hear you! I hear they are excellent. However, I will adhere to my belief that in the sunlight, vampires burn up. I'm just sayin'.

I had a BLAST working with this Sultry Vampyress image by Teri of Delicious Doodles.

I am very pleased with how the background behind the image turned out. It is done dabbing (that is the technical word, BTW) two different red and a charcoal ink. The patterned paper is from Pink Paislee. The purple highlights in her hair are just because I think you have to be so super sexy to carry that off with class and she does!



Aren't her bracelets fun? I want a pair! I added stickles in black to her skirt for the ultimate glam.

Now- I leave you will one final thought

Challenges:
Friends Having Fun- Eclipse Inspired
Oh Alice - Twinkle Twinkle
Crafty Creations #73- Shine
Pile It On #25 - Do something different with it paper - I cut around a part of the image and thread it through-new for me!.
Fresh Brewed #8 - Anything Goes
Crafty Ann #17 - Embossing
Allsorts Challenge #58 - Embossing

Wedding Season is Upon Us

It is mid June and wedding season is in full swing. I realize that I am 'old school' and still adhere to the rules for wedding attire (as a guest) that dictate, always wear a dress, do not wear black, do not dress more showy than the bride and if possible, do not wear the wedding colors if not in the wedding party. However, after attending a wedding last night it appears the list is in need of some EXTREME updating. You know the comic who says "that's your sign"? If you will be a guest at a wedding and find any of the following to be true- That's your sign to change!

1- If the length of your dress mandates a bikini wax - That's your sign

2- If the side slit of your dress mandates thong or no underwear - That's your sign

3- If you require body (boob) tape for any reason - That's your sign

4 - If the words lame or metallic can be used to describe any part of your attire (including shoes) - That's your sign.

I'm just sayin'.......

Fairy Knoll #4 and ETSY Inspired #94 Challenges

Today you get two, two challenges in one! Sorry, I am having Doublemint commercial flashbacks here :)

The ETSY Inspired Challenge #94 was to be inspired by something at Sand Box Studio. There is a LOT there to be inspired by. Be sure you check out the reusable gift bags for sale! I selected this adorable gift card holder as my inspiration. I REALLY wanted to make those flowers, but first time was NOT the charm. I used the blue and green against the more neutral/earthy background of the burlap.

After deciding that, I grabbed the sketch from the Fairy Knoll Challenge #4. Using the color inspiration and the sketch with Bianca and it all just came together.



I really want to show off the swirl of pearls. I did that! Not just take it out of the package and put it on the card did that, but actually drew the swirl and created the pearls with Viva Decor. Isn't that AWESOME? I could make the swirl go whatever direction I wanted and a big or small as I wanted. THAT is freedom!!!


Now go play! Be sure to find an inspiration piece and link to it when playing with ETSY Inspired. You have a two chances to win!

Sand Box Studio
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SandBoxStudio
Give away - one of her market bags!

Tyggereye Art
http://www.etsy.com/shop/tyggereye
http://tyggereye.blogspot.com/
Give Away - $25 credit to use in her shop!

The Fairy Knoll Challenge you have the chance to win a FREE digi image!

New Release at SCACD BLOG Hop!!!

There is a new release TODAY at SCACD. Elisabeth Bell for SCACD Sampler Edition #5. I hope you have been hopping along and enjoying all the creations with this new release. If you haven't, then be sure to start here or go to the store blog Follow Your Heart for the complete list of places to hop. You won't want to miss any of them. We are super lucky and have the creative talents of the Quixotic Paperie Design Team and Susanna Boyd of Paper Craft Planet joining us!!

WISH UPON A STAR

First thing I stamped this wonderful sweet image in Momento Black Tuxedo Ink. I colored it in with my markers and used the Baby Blue Spica pen on the star chain. After cutting it out with my Nesties I used the Kaisercraft paper Tea at Elsie's to cut the mats and create the background. The flower is from Petaloo.


For this card I also stamped Wish Upon a Star in Momento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it in with my markers then cut the image and mat around it out with my Nesties. The papers are from the Basic Grey Lemonade collection-if you do not have these papers, you NEED them! I used the Kaisercraft pearls for the decoration on the mat around the image and at the end of the decorative strip. You could also create this look with the Viva Decor pens very easily!!!

Now- on to the next stop in your journey. Next is Anki who is so creative. I KNOW you do not want to miss this! Don't forget to shop :). I know how fabulous ALL the images are, so go ahead, just get the set!

Try It Out "T"day #73

For TIOT this week the challenge is to "weave it". This can be done with ribbon, images, paper, anything you want, just weave and use on your creation!


I decided to use one of the Kraftin' Kimmie images Gwendolyn. First I stamped it in Momento Tuxedo Black ink so that I knew it wouldn't run when I colored the image. This is my 'go to' ink for EVERYTHING now. I selected the paper I was going to use. This is the Kaisercraft Gypsy Sister and it is such wonderful colors! Then I selected the markers to use based on the paper colors. After coloring I trimmed the image, rounded the corners and sponged Momento Rich Cocoa ink over the cardstock to tone down the brightness. The Prima Flower Center just is the perfect 'jewel' in the corner and the color match was amazing!

It was then time to set to work on my weaving. I did this BEFORE I attached my finished image. I will admit that the idea for this actually came to me one night while lying in bed. My original idea, not so great, so I am glad this one showed up :). I used my ruler and exacto knife to cut slits in the patterned paper. I then wove 3 different strands of coordinating ribbon through the slits. I tied knots on the ends of the ribbon that are visible.

Do not forget that there is a brand new release of designs by Elisabeth Bell EXCLUSIVELY for SCACD tomorrow at SCACD. You can not purchase these images anywhere else! Right now there is ENORMOUS BLOG CANDY to be had, so be certain you enter here.

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Thursday (tomorrow) is the last day to enter for the BLOG CANDY. It is super yummy stuff!!! The new release is Friday at SCACD and I can hardly WAIT!!!!

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!

The Design Team members have been busy and this week. We have an amazing inspiration photo to work from. I love the colors and the composition.

This is what I created with the June WIS KIT. Doesn't Cupcake look great in grey with a red accent? So stylish and elegant!

I really want you to get the full effect of the card. Here is a closeup of the flowers and branches at the bottom of the card. I will probably find myself making something similar again I am so pleased with the end result.


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

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Good through 6/25/10

Top Secret- no more!!!

THE SECRET IS OUT!!

Another amazing release by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD is coming June 25th!!!

All I will say is these stamps are so wonderful! No sneak peeks allowed, so you will have to come by the store to see these :o) I tell you these are over the moon!!!

Did I mention 4 chances to win the NEWEST Sampler Edition #5!!!
How Yummy is that Blog Candy :o) The Candy started on the 20th so you will need RUN to the Store Blog to see the mystery question which is all that is needed to enter. One entry per person please.

Did I mention not only our DT but the Fabulous Quixotic Paperie DT is joining us for the Release Hop PLUS guests!!!

You DO NOT want to miss out on what's being offered at the SCACD store the 25th!!!

While you are out and about, there is a TON of new things at SCACD right now! Memory Box 6x6 papers, Dreamweaver Stencils, Maya Road new chipboard and Mists, just to name a few.

ETSY Inspired Challenge #93

ETSY Inspired Challenge #93 - this week the inspiration store is White Birch Designs.

I drew my inspiration from this GORGEOUS piece. The slight color addition is inspired by these FABULOUS earrings! Whatever you do, spend some time looking at this store. WOW- this is one talented artist! I am seriously considering adding that necklace and a bracelet or two to my jewelry box!

So- here is what I came up with.

This is Kadona. He just seemed to fit the colors and the 'feel' of the piece well to me. I have to admit, this was FUN to create :). I hope you enjoy it as well.


TWO WINNERS THIS WEEK! Be sure to link up your entry!

Shop:
White Birch Designs
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Sponsor:
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Winner giveaway: 10 pound (UK currency) voucher and FREE SHIPPING

ALSO, 10% discount for any of our followers the week of the challenge (shipping is not free).

Check out all the ETSY Inspired Designers for inspiration!

Ashley
De
Emily
Joy
Kerry

Shannon

Challenges:
Macabre Monday #43 - Truebie or not Truebie

Fairy Knoll Challenge #3

This week is a super fun sketch at Fairy Knoll challenges. I really modified some of the elements, but it was a great composition to start with.

Sketch:

I decided to use Aislan this week. I love her eyes and smile. Doesn't she just look friendly? A great image to color and she just fit this more Victorian color and embellishments so wonderfully. That great paper is from Kaisercraft the Tea at Elsie's collection. It really has some stunning prints in it.


So- grab a Fairy Knoll image and play along with us!!! I can't wait to see what YOU come up with!

TIOT #72 with SCACD

Try It Out "T"days with SCACD!!

This week I used Lazy Days from the Victoria Case Hearts and Hugs Summer Collection exclusively at SCACD. This means the ONLY place you can get these fabulous images and stamps are from Susana!! WOOT WOOT!!


This week we were challenge to use Viva Decor. I decided to play and really enjoy using my Viva Decor pens. It isn't like they are going to run out anytime soon since they are a generous 25 ml tube (that is TWICE the size of other popular glitter brands). I used two glitter liners, the peridot and sapphire. Both colors were perfect for this card. I also used the white gloss pen for the corner embellishments. I took some close up pictures in the hopes you could see how wonderful these pens are. I just LOVE that the items retain their dimension. Do you see those fabulous swirls? Want to know how to make your own? I know you do!!



The EASIEST way to make your own swirls is to grab your Crafters Workshop template. I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE these templates. They are so inexpensive and have TONS of uses. I will try to share all of them I know about with you, but if you have others, share them with me, please!! Ok- so grab your template and then just move it around over the card, flip it over, etc., until you find the perfect swirl and placement. Place the template on the card and lightly, with a very sharp pencil, trace the swirl onto your card. Flip the template over and repeat at the other end. Once you have your line, grab the Viva Decor pen and slowly make your swirl. If you go slowly you will be able to easily control the thickness of your line. The cute little dots are just applied freehand and so easy to keep consistent. The peridot on the edge of the image was also applied freehand.

TIP!!!- Do NOT attempt to create the swirl directly onto your card through the template. Trust me on this. No reason to get into the messy, and I do mean messy, details, but it just does not work well that way.



I used Basic Grey Lime Rickey patterned paper. This pack has the BEST bright summer colors. The image, frame around it and corner embellishments were all cut with Nestabilities.

Go play and ENJOY!

QKD - Tuesday BLOG Hop

Bring on the Black and White!!!!

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 this week we are creating in Black and White. 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 decided to share a couple of different takes on the black and white them. The first is Lani embossed in white on black cardstock. I really like the contrast this creates and it shows of the fabulous details in the image.

The second is the WIS Kit from January and I colored it monochromatic in grey tones. This is one of my favorite ways to color. This image, in particular, really lent itself to doing so. I would LOVE to see you create in Black and White. Even better, combine it with the challenge on the WIS Blog right now for a chance to WIN!!

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!!!