QDK- New Release Blog Hop

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

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

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

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!!!

BLACK FRIDAY

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!

Paper Makeup Challenge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Artist Michelle Perkett

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

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.

In Honor of Captain Russell Seager

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

It is time for a PARTY!!

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

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

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

Flutter By #82 and WIS Challenge

The Saturday challenge at Whimsical Ink Sorority this week is to use BUTTERFLIES! The challenge at Flutter By Wednesday this week is an open challenge provided it has a butterfly or fairy on it. How perfect is that?


This card uses the mermaid Lorali with her stunning butterfly wings! I colored her with Prismacolor Markers for the skin/hair and Spica pens for everything else.
There is another butterfly mermaid that has been added just this month! It is Monarch Mia - give her a look!

Hayden the Artist

I believe that art is one of the truest forms of expression available. I love to encourage it and creativity and art for PLAY with my children and everyone!!! I have only discovered how much fun it is myself in the last few years and I feel like I missed so much! When I saw this image of Hayden painting I was just so excited! Then I got to play with it!!!! What a treat!
This is plate #15 with the Gum Drop Gang. There is also an image of Cameron and a couple of fabulous quotes!

Great Sales at Elemental Doodles!!!

Save 15 -50%

Elemental Doodles November Specials
Get ready for Christmas. Our Christmas/Winter stamps are in stock and ready to ship. Save 25% on any of our Christmas stamps when you order them in November. Each stamp set is available in either a full size regular stamp set (4x4 or 4x6 set) as well as a coordinating mini set (2x2) that is perfect for creating wreaths, cornerettes, holiday ATCs and Moos, and much more.

Acrylic Rods are perfect for use with our mini stamps. Make creating miniature art a breeze with the right tools. Acrylic Rod Set of 3 sizes are on sale....25% discount (reg. price $8.50 - sale price = $6.38).

Let's get those clear (or rubber) stamps nice and clean. Keeping your stamps clean not only keeps them conditioned, but your clear stamps will adhere better to your blocks when they are cleaned properly. Our cleaner is available in a very generous 4 ounce spray bottle (compared to the competition's 2 ounce bottle). And it's priced just right too. Stamp Cleaner on sale 15% discount (regular price $7.85 - sale price is only $6.68).

BOGO Half Price - Coaster Sale .... That's right......you get a second package of same size and quantity coasters at half price when you purchase the first pack at full price. These are perfect for making coaster ornaments for the holidays.

Offer not valid with any other offer. Not redeemable for cash.


Offer Expires: November 20th. Watch for Mel's Birthday Bash sale one day only.....November 21st.

Visit www.ElementalDoodles.com to view the products.




You DID see the stamp cleaner on sale right? It is the BEST ever!!!

Queen Kat Design Stamps - Release Preview Hop

I am giving you a sneak preview of one of the new releases that will be in the store on Wednesday November, 4. If you are hopping along looking for the previews you should have arrived from the QKD BLOG. If you didn't I suggest you start there so you don't miss a single on of these fabulous previews! There will be another Hop on Wednesday showing MORE of what is available to be certain to check that one out. It will start at the QKD BLOG as well.


Isn't this a wonderful image? Two more days and you can purchase her!! Speaking of purchasing, there is great special going on right now in the store.

Special: Buy 2 stamp sets get 1 separates stamp free ($3.99 or less) or buy 3 separates get 1 free.


One more thing to add to your calendar of excitement!!! November 19 is the Queen Kat Designs Stamps BIRTHDAY and we are having a PARTY! There will be a special BLOG HOP with a birthday release introducing another NEW ARTIST! I don't know how the Queen does it, but she finds the BEST talent!! Even better, I have been given permission to give away one of the new sets!!! YES!! So- see you on the 19th!!!

Now- on to your next stop for the release previews. You are headed to Vicki's blog and I know she has something fabulous to share!


QKD blog
Alex's blog - 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