Smeared & Smudged First Ever Blog Hop!!!

Smeared and Smudged is a forum started by this AMAZING person Terra. It is an absolutely wonderful place filled with the nicest people and such talent. Everyone is encouraging of each other. I just love it! It is also a great place for me to show off a bit of the more macabre stuff I make/like and have people get it!

We are having a blog hop of all the members who wanted to participate and I invite you to come join us!

For this hop I wanted to make something extra special! I decided it was time again to make some Magic Boxes. These are only 1 1/2 inches square and just under 3 inches tall. This time, instead of fairies or flowers I made one with







SPIDERS!!!






















Now- I hope you get a chance to see what everyone else has created just for this hop and for you to see. I also really hope that you will join us at Smeared and Smudged for some FUN!!!


Meredith http://www.papercanteen.com/

Kathi http://kathstales.blogspot.com/

Kim http://www.offthewallcraftiness.blogspot.com/

Alex http://paperandstring.blogspot.com/

Kelli http://www.cajunstampingqueen.blogspot.com/

Monica http://www.giddygreetings.com/

Alison http://www.alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/

Amberlee http://supermomscrappin.blogspot.com/

Black Dragon http://lynsblogger.blogspot.com/

Steph http://stephscreativechaos.blogspot.com/

Michelle http://mylifemydreamsmyscrapping.blogspot.com/

Kas http://www.artloveschaos.blogspot.com/

Kymberly http://missannesvintageart.blogspot.com/

Kymberly http://dulcamarasdarkart.blogspot.com/

Kymberly http://vaerieenchantedfaeries.blogspot.com/

Keely http://www.keelyy.blogspot.com/

Lisa http://ldfdesign.blogspot.com/

Lynda http://cre8tiveme.blogspot.com/

Sarah http://www.sarahscrazycreations.blogspot.com/

Jean http://daretobedifferentchallenges.blogspot.com/

Terra http://www.moresmearedink.blogspot.com/

Beauty...

Beauty.... when you look into a woman's eyes and see what is in her heart. - Nate Direks

I just LOVE that quote.

This is week #99 for Flutter By Wednesday and the challenge this week is to use Butterflies, fairies or angels and create something based on the inspiration photo on the challenge blog. Since I just happen to have some Tinkerbell stamps- how perfect could it be?

Challenges:
FBW #99 - inspiration photo
Stamp Something - recipe = designer paper, button, ribbon
C.R.A.F.T. #39 - recipe = ribbons & sparkle
SSDS #29 - sparkle & shine
TPE #56 - add green
2 Sketches 4 You #47 - sketch
Practical Scrappers - Chalk/Inks- they would be proud that EVERYTHING was in my stash!
Treehouse #38 - Bling It On
Daring Cardmakers - Here comes the sun - color
Pile It On #8 - Lucky Me

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 month is an absolutely AMAZING release and you need to see ALL of it :)



I have been playing with the Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum mermaids designed by Maigan Lynn. They are so FUN and look how they are the same, but not!

While hopping, but certain you check out the newest addition to the Queen Kat family the Dark Ink Sorority. This is in addition to the fabulous Whimsical Ink Sorority that feature's Maigan Lynn's wonderful designs.

Now- off you go to Whimsical Ink Sorority but be sure that after the hop you stop at the store and SHOP!

Teen Angst

The challenge this week for Macabre Monday #028 is 'Teen Angst'

Do you all think this counts?


Or maybe just the painting on his wall?


Gotta love this kid- he really is a great one! And he is one of my 'creations' :)

Prom Queen

Recently I learned from Terra at Smudged and Smeared about these wonderful stamps from Stampotique designed by the artists Daniel Torrente and Jill Penny. To me they are just wonderfully FUN! Even better- Stampotique just started a challenge blog! YAY ME!!! This image is from Stampotique and is called Prom Queen.

Challenges:
Stampotique Designers Challenge #2- color/Rose, Yellow, Moss Green
The Pink Elephant #55- sketch

Taking it in

I created this card for a sketch challenge on Smudged and Smeared. The image is a stamp from Third Cost Rubber Stampers.

My blue haired girl

Macabre Monday this week the challenge is Gothic Asian Persuasion. I knew that it would be Manga style image for me since that is another love of mine :) How perfect is this Vampire Girl from Queen Kat Designs? I have been wanting to goth her up since I first saw her!!

Challenges:
Macabre Monday #27 - Gothic Asian Persuasion
Delightful Sketches - sketch
Incy Wincy #31 - touchy feely-texture
Lexi's Creations #8- anything goes
Cute Card Thursday #101 - ribbontastic (houndstooth is this AWESOME ribbon I have)

If you are on the Sweet Pea New Release Blog Hop and
arrived at my blog from Randi's page go HERE
arrived at my blog from Micki's page go HERE

Sweet Pea Stamps New Release Blog Hop

Welcome to the Sweet Pea Stamps New Artist Release Blog Hop! If you would like to start at the beginning of the blog hop, please return to the Sweet Pea Stamps blog.
Sweet Pea Stamps is excited to announce its newest artist:
Elaine Cox
Elaine creates beautiful and whimsical fantasy images. Including, fairies, mermaids, and ALICE!!!
Today, the Sweet Pea Stamps DT has previews of each of the amazing new images.
This is Celestial Garden and was a blast to color. I can think of so many occassions to use this image. Birthday cards, baby shower cards, pick me up and everything in between!




And be sure to check out the brand new Ching-Chou Kuik Fantasy Collection Sheet #10 being released today! Lots of Pirate-y goodness on this sheet!
To recap, there are four new plates being released today:
Plate #34 Elaine Cox's Fantasy Series
Plate #35 Elaine Cox's Alice Series
Plate #36 Ching-Chou Kuik sheet #10
Plate #37 Alice Sentiments
Here is a complete list of today's DT blog hop links, organized by each stamp set:
Plate #36 Ching-Chou Kuik Sheet #10:
Jennifer
Angela
Mag
Connie
Plate #34 Elaine Cox's Fantasy Series:
Randi
Alex
Katarina
Jennifer
Plate #35 Elaine Cox's Alice Series:
Micki
Alex
Traci
Randi
Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of the hop!
YOUR NEXT STOP ON THE HOP: Katarina for another new image from Elaine Cox!

Sweet Pea Blog Hop- New Release post 2

Welcome to the Sweet Pea Stamps New Artist Release Blog Hop! If you would like to start at the beginning of the blog hop, please return to the Sweet Pea Stamps blog.

Isn't this release amazing!?!??!?! You have almost seen them all, but not quite yet, really, there are a couple more!

For all you ALICE fans, this sheet is a first in a series of Elaine Cox Alice Sheets that will be released by Sweet Pea Stamps. In addition, a companion Alice sentiment sheet is also being released today! Fun Alice themed sentiments to go with all of your Alice projects! Like this one of Alice with Cheshire Cat.



And be sure to check out the brand new Ching-Chou Kuik Fantasy Collection Sheet #10 being released today! Lots of Pirate-y goodness on this sheet!
To recap, there are four new plates being released today:
Plate #34 Elaine Cox's Fantasy Series
Plate #35 Elaine Cox's Alice Series
Plate #36 Ching-Chou Kuik sheet #10
Plate #37 Alice Sentiments
Here is a complete list of today's DT blog hop links, organized by each stamp set:
Plate #36 Ching-Chou Kuik Sheet #10:
Jennifer
Angela
Mag
Connie
Plate #34 Elaine Cox's Fantasy Series:
Randi
Alex
Katarina
Jennifer
Plate #35 Elaine Cox's Alice Series:
Micki
Alex
Traci
Randi
Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of the hop!
YOUR NEXT STOP ON THE HOP: Traci for more Alice goodness~

Fly Butterfly- Fluttering By

This is for the Flutter By challenge #98 and is the image named Fly Butterfly from the ching-chou kuik's Fantasy Art Collection from Sweet Pea Stamps.


Challenges:

FBW #98 - butterflies, fairies or angels
EIC #76 - Used this item from the shop as inspiration for color
Papertake Weekly #35 - sketch (flipped & rotated :))
Corrosive #52 - wings

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 were given a photo as inspiration to work with I took the WONDERFUL new release called He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not and tried to pull in the outdoor/woodsy colors from the photo. Not my usual color scheme, but I like the way it came out.



From here you proceed to the Whimsical Ink Sorority Blog.

Macabre Monday Challenge #026

I really, really missed participating in the Macabre Monday challenge last week and so am just squeaking this weeks in. I HAD to because this week is Vampy Vampyress. This fabulous image is from Third Coast Stamps. As soon as I saw what the challenge was I KNEW this was THE stamp!

SCACD NEW RELEASE HOP!!

I am so HONORED to participate in the blog hop for the new release of Elizabeth Bell images EXCLUSIVE for Susan's Custom Art and Card Design (SCACD). If you just happened on my blog, thank you, and you are going to want to start at the beginning of this hop so you don't miss any of these cuties. It begins at Suzanne's blog. If you arrived here from Jennifer's blog you are right on track!



I am sharing with you today Winter Susan. I LOVE her hat! Going to have to get an adult one someplace for me :)

You next stop on the hop is Kristen's blog. Go see what gorgeous creation she has to share!

Then be sure you head over to the store to order your OWN stamps!!!! Susana has the absolute BEST customer service EVER! You will love her!

Flutter By Wednesday #97

I have to tell you what a WONDERFUL time I am having being a Guest Designer for Flutter By Wednesday and I feel so honored!

This week the challenge is to use hearts with your Butterfly, Fairy or Angel. There is also a special treat this week. The challenge is being sponsored by Susana's Custom Card and Art Design (SCACD)! WOOT WOOT!!! I could think of absolutely no image more appropriate than the fairy designed by Elisabeth Bell exclusively for SCACD. Not only that, it is named for FBW's creator Danni!!

Challenges:

FBW #97 - butterflies, fairies or angels & hearts

Crafty Calendar #5 - love and friendship/hearts

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! From here you proceed to the Whimsical Ink Sorority Blog.

This week we were challenged to work with the colors : Red, Pink & White.

I pulled out In The Quiet Land of Peace and embossed in a very sparkly red embossing powder. I then used some of my very special paper sent by a friend in Japan -Thank you Naoko! The swirls are from the Elegant Swirls Set.

I am very excited to share with you that Queen Kat is hosting a virtual crop this weekend HERE. Be sure to get joined up and then join the online crop group. There are going to be games, prizes and new stamps unveiled!!!!

Ocean Fantasy

Sweet Pea Stamps still has a few of the ching chou kuiks Fantasy Art Collection individual images on sale. You do NOT want to miss these.
On page 2 you will find the image called Ocean Fantasy. This is one of the first ching chou kuiks Fantasy Art Collection images I got the opportunity to play with. I still love it and just stamped some more to color and make cards with.

Psssssssstttttttt- rumor has it there are some new images coming to a Sweet Pea Stamps this month as well :)

Brandt Fairy

I have been wanting to make another card with Brandt Fairy by Paper Makeup Stamps for some time and I knew that Flutter By Wednesday was the perfect challenge, since he is a fairy. However, when I saw this weeks challenge theme was LOVE I knew this was the week. For those that don't know, Brandt Fairy has the American Sign Language hand shape for 'I LOVE YOU'. Also, the non fairy Brandt is my son and he is Deaf. I am forever honored that Katie and Diem created this stamp and that they named him for my son.
PMS is also having a "your favorite PMS stamp" contest. OF COURSE, Brandt Fairy is mine!!!

Flutter By Wednesday

Today is the beginning of the Flutter By Wednesday challenge #96!! This week's challenge is to use a FAIRY, BUTTERFLY or ANGEL in a creation with a theme of love, however you interpret it.

I am sad to say that my creation is not yet complete, I do hope to remedy that sometime today and will share just as soon as I am able. I know what I want to make, it is just finding the when :)

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! From here you proceed to the Whimsical Ink Sorority Blog.

This week were given a sketch to work with and I have the WONDERFUL new release called He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not. She is a FAIRY!!! LOVE IT!!!

As I am sure you can plainly see, several of the sketch elements are missing. I promise that I started with the sketch, but the project just sort of veered off track. I am happy with the result, however, and have always felt sketches were more of a suggestion anyway :)

After you finish the hop, be sure to stop by the store and pick up your own stamp of He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not.

FREE STAMP ALERT!!

Look what is posted on the Sweet Pea Stamps BLOG!!!!

ALERT! FREE stamp alert!

All orders place during Super Bowl Sunday (no past orders included) will receive with their order, a free ching-chou kuik stamp (our choice of stamp).

WOOT WOOT!!!

go- go- go!! Don't forget the sale page!!

Sweet Pea Stamps- SALE!!!

You are NOT going to believe this! I did NOT believe this! There are a select few of the ching-chou kuik's fantasy stamps ON SALE! They include September Rhythm and Rising Flame (my personal favorite!)

Also ON SALE are the Gum Drop Gang!

Happy Friday!!! - now- go shopping :)

Embellishments Beautifully Handmade

This is a class taught by Tania Willis on Get It Scrapped. Tania is an amazing and talented woman. She is currently giving away a free pass to the class, but you have to hurry- she is drawing tomorrow! If you don't win, you can still sign up for the class and I KNOW it would be worth EVERY SINGLE PENNY!!

Flutter By with PMS for a Cause

The challenge this week for Flutter By Wednesday's #95 is an open challenge. You just need to be certain to use a Butterfly, Fairy or Angel on your creation.

I decided to use one of the fairies by Paper Makeup Stamps. They have some FABULOUS fairies from which to chose. I decide to use Baylee Fairy.



Challenges:
Flutter By Wednesday #95 - Open
Makeup 4 the Weekend #14 - inspiration picture
Blog Candy for a Cause
ETSY Inspired #73- this hat- had to do the 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! From here you proceed to the Whimsical Ink Sorority Blog.

This week were given a sketch to work with and a WONDERFUL new release called Abby. She works perfectly with this sketch.




Be certain to stop by the store after you finish the hop. All of the new releases will be up tomorrow as the first Wednesday of the month is release day!

Bridal Couture from the Darkside

The challenge this week at Macabre Monday was to create Bridal Couture from the Darkside.

"You are to create a dark, Gothic, or Halloween page, project or card utilizing bridal gowns... but not in white"

Close-up of the bodice


photo without flash- you can't see the sparkle, but get more of the details


So - what do you think? Did I do it? I have to tell you, this was an absolute BLAST! I have not had this much fun making anything is ages. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy creating, but this, this was just different! I had all these ideas swimming in my head and was able to play and experiment. I love the end result, but now I'm not quite sure what to do with it, LOL!

Sweet Pea Blog Hop- day 2

First- a HUGE thank you to all who visited and left your lovely comments on Tuesday's hop.

Welcome to day two of the Sweet Pea Stamps DT blog hop! If you would like to start at the beginning of the blog hop, please start here at the Sweet Pea Stamps blog.
Today is the last day of the hop and the DT will be featuring more images from Sweet Pea Stamps newest releases, available for purchase today!
Please, be sure to visit all the blogs on today's hop, because you need to leave a comment at EACH DT member's blog to be entered to win a $10 gift card from Sweet Pea Stamps! One winner will be picked from Tuesday's posts, and one winner will be picked from Thursday's post. So be sure to leave a comment on each blog, each day for a chance to win. Comments must be posted by 12am EST. Friday, January 30th. Winners will be announced on the Sweet Pea Stamps blog.

I was very fortunate and got to work with the new Gum Drop Gang sheet. I think these are just a blast! The newest sheet is Spring/Easter themed and I have used the images of Molly and a couple of bunnies. First is an Easter card:

As I was working with the bunnies on the Easter card I kept seeing this card in my head so HAD to make it :)

Complete list of today's blog hop participants:
Randi
Traci
Micki
Jennifer
Holley
Mag
Alex - you are here
NEXT STOP ON THE BLOG HOP: Sweet Pea Stamps - go get these NOW :)

Also, please check out the beautiful Haiti relief stamp available here. Lynette, the owner of Sweet Pea Stamps is graciously donating 50% of the proceeds to Doctors Without Borders.

Flutter By Wednesday #94

Today a new challenge is posted at Flutter By Wednesday. This week it is an open challenge so show us what you create using Butterflies, Fairies and/or Angels. Other winged thins are awesome- but don't count for these challenges :). I hope to be back later this week with a creation of my own to share with you!

If you are looking for the Sweet Pea Stamps Blog Hop it is
HERE

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! From here you proceed to the Whimsical Ink Sorority Blog.

This week we were to be inspired by this picture:



I realized that the colors are pretty much identical to the January Royal KIT I received so used it to make a birthday card.


If you go shopping right now, not only do you get to take advantage of the sale below- but since the Queen is away for CHA- you also get a FREE stamp for waiting for your order to be shipped!

Tuesday Twenty
It's gonna be Tuesday for the rest of the month!
Take 20% off everything!
That makes all clearance items 75% off

(Good today through 01/31/10)
use coupon code: TT20

Challenges:

Mojo Monday #123 - Sketch

Sweet Pea Blog Hop!!!

Welcome to the very first Sweet Pea Stamps DT blog hop! If you would like to start at the beginning of the blog hop, please start here at the Sweet Pea Stamps blog.
Today and Thursday, the DT will be featuring images from Sweet Pea Stamps newest releases, available for purchase today!
Please, be sure to visit all the blogs on today's hop, because you need to leave a comment at EACH DT member's blog to be entered to win a $10 gift card from Sweet Pea Stamps! One winner will be picked from Tuesday's posts, and one winner will be picked from Thursday's post. So be sure to leave a comment on each blog, each day for a chance to win. Comments must be posted by 12am EST. Friday, January 30th. Winners will be announced on the Sweet Pea Stamps blog.
My card features the *new* images from Cupcakes and Presents




Here is a complete list of today's blog participants:

Mag
Connie
Chrissy
Jennifer
Alexandra - you are here
Micki
Jennifer
Randi
NEXT STOP ON THE BLOG HOP: Micki


Also, please check out the beautiful Haiti relief stamp available here. Lynette, the owner of Sweet Pea Stamps is graciously donating 50% of the proceeds to Doctors Without Borders.
Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to visit the Sweet Pea Stamps blog on Thursday, 29th, for the last half of the Sweet Pea DT blog hop!

I'm a FLUTTER BY!!!

Ok, my BIG NEWS!! I have been asked to be a guest design team member Feb- Apr. for the Flutter By Wednesday Challenge BLOG.

Come join us and create with your Butterflies, Fairies and Angels!!!!

Etc., Etc., Etc.

I am so excited about the blog hops coming up next week and am working on all sorts of things to show you! Can't wait.

In the meantime, I am getting a bit nervous. I have a biodex test on Tuesday. This is a test that basically will measure the strength of the muscles in my leg. The purpose is to see if I can FINALLY be cleared to run, impact, etc. on my knee from my ACL replacement, knee cap collapse, quad muscle shutdown, etc........ from Sept. 2007. Yep- 07. I want to run, NOW!~ I have a feeling that it isn't going to be a whole lot better than the last time we tested it about a year ago, but at this point, it is so much better than before the surgery- doesn't slip out every time I turn around- that I am fine with it. I just want to be able to run! So- first, hope I pass with flying colors and no problems. If not that, then I hope that when the dr. and I talk we can decide that it is ok to let me run as it is and they will just retrain my stride so it will be the proper form for what I need.

Come Softly

This image is from the ©ching-chou kuik fantasy art collection at Sweet Pea Stamps. It is named Come Softly and is from sheet #5.
The artist originally colored this in shades of purple. I really liked the monochromatic look but wanted to try a different color.

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Excited

I received an email yesterday that has the BEST news in it. Unfortunately, I can't share it quite yet, but I am SUPER excited and so honored!!! This almost makes up for not getting to go to CHA!

I also attended an Altered Book class last night. I have been studying these and wanting to make one for years-literally. I have just been way too intimidated to jump in. Last night I learned how very silly that was of me and now I am ready to go! I just needed someone to push me over the edge and I am flying! I have so many ideas spinning in my head. I really should put them on paper someplace so they don't float away.

Practice makes perfect

My entry in last week's Macabre Monday was not quite Gruesome Twosome quality. If you take a look at the talent represented in the entries, you will completely understand. I am in AWE with what I see. However, I DID win the random prize drawing so certainly no complaints!! I love this one because not only do I get to see a lot of different styles, but I get to play with some of my favorite stamps year round, just because :)!

I have combined stamps from two different places. The girl is Prom Queen from Stampotique- they have a BUNCH of these I love! and the wings are from the Butterfly Queen set from Bombshell Stamps. I hope you get a better glimpse of the gold Glimmer Mist on the close up.

Challenges:
Macabre Monday #022 - Fallen Angel
Mojo Monday #122 - Sketch
Sketchy Colors #7 - Brown & Turquoise
Creative Inspirations #43 - New- Prom Queen is a new stamp!

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! From here you proceed to the Whimsical Ink Sorority Blog.

Our challenge this week was a color challenge and we were to use the colors Purple, Blue, Lime, Pink (black and white allowed as well). I decided to use the stamp Inner Beauty designed by Kelly Kost.


If you go shopping right now, not only do you get to take advantage of the sale below- but since the Queen is away for CHA- you also get a FREE stamp for waiting for your order to be shipped!

Tuesday Twenty
It's gonna be Tuesday for the rest of the month!
Take 20% off everything!
That makes all clearance items 75% off

(Good today through 01/31/10)
use coupon code: TT20

In creating this card, not only did I use the color challenge from our hop, but a couple of other challenges as well:
Card Patterns #47 - sketch
ETSY Inspired Challenge #71- this soap- I loved the pattern with the swirls so added swirls to my tabs

Monday Mojo #121

Mojo on a Monday is a push for me- the creation of this card had to wait for Wednesday :). This is done entirely with items from the January 12x12 Kit from Queen Kat Designs. That cute hummingbird is one of several exclusive the the kit stamps and the cardstock, patterned paper and ribbon are all part of the kit as well. Love the colors, it is also available in a pink and brown combination, and the stamps in January's kit. I have a sneak at February's and it is pretty awesome too!!!

Challenges:
Mojo Monday #121- sketch

New Victoria Case Stamps!!!

Victoria Case and Susana's Custom Art and Card Design have another EXCLUSIVE stamp release that will be avilable Jan 15. I am sooooooooooooooooooooo excited! VC is a fabulous designer and both she and Susana are just the sweetest people! It can not go wrong in any way. Plus, they picked the name Aurora for the stamp character. WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO - be still my Sleeping Beauty heart!!!!!!
More info on Victoria's Blog and SCACD store blog.

Red Hearts

This is one of the fairy stamps from Sweet Pea Stamps called Red Hearts. Once again, I am the rebel and the hearts are not red! LOL!!

Challenges:
Macabre Monday #21 - Eerie Elegance
Flutter By Wednesday #92 - Open- use fairy, angel or butterfly

Ingredients
stamps- Sweet Pea Stamps
paper- Cosmo Cricket
ink- Momento
other-Prismacolor markers, lace, bling

QKD Tuesday Blog Hop

Welcome to the Tuesday Blog hop for Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. If you just happened upon this post, be certain you start at the beginning at the QKD BLOG so you don't miss any of the wonderful creations. You want to check out the Monday hop if you didn't before.

This week we were to use a sketch.


Here is my take- although I rotated it a bit to go with Cordelia.

This is the image from the January W.I. Society Kit. This kit is currently sold out! You do NOT want to miss the February kit so email info@katstamps.com to reserve yours today! When you do, sign up to have them auto billed and shipped every month so you will never miss one!

Now off to the WIS BLOG to see something FABULOUS!

Sugar Skulls

This card was an pure joy to make. I struggled just a titch trying to work in the copper from the Macabre Monday challenge, but when I found the copper paper the struggle was gone. I also shifted how I was going to use the multiple squares in the sketch from Bombshell Stamps more times than I care to admit, but am happy with the end result.

Challenges:
Macabre Monday #020 - colors - violet, blue & copper & use a flourish-- in posting this I realize I was also meant to use a ribbon- so this doesn't qualify, however, it was still my guide for this creation :)
Bombshell Stamps December- sketch

Black Haired Lady

The stamp is from a plate with images from ©ching-chou kuik's Fantasy Art Collection at Sweet Pea Stamps! This plate is just as stunning as all the others. I used the image Black Haired Lady from plate #22. Rebel that I am, I decided to not give her black hair.