Bee Mine!

I'm SO horrible with updating my blog lately! I know there has been a lot going on but that gives me NO excuse to neglect my poor little blog! Before Valentine's day buzzes away I wanted to share with you some cards that I been making for the last month! I LOVE Valentine's Day it's one of my favorites...specially to make cards for!

I used my cricut on the little bee...he's from Kadoodle Bug Designs. Isn't he just ADORABLE!!!

DZ Doodles Cupid Blog Hop!

Hi! Today at DZ Doodles we are having a mini blog hop to introduce the adorable NEW cupid's that are in the store right now for purchase. You can click on over >>> HERE to purchase them TODAY! You will get 3 in this set. All of the DT at DZ Doodles have been working hard the last coupld of days to bring you this fun mini blog hop!

This is the card that I made today to share with you...


You definitely want to play along with us today...you will get lots of inspiration and see what the others did with this cutie! If you play along with us you can enter for a chance to win 1 of the 3 images in the set! So if you don't know all the full details yet and haven't been to the DZ Doodles blog you want to visit there first so you don't miss out on anything.

Here is the list of all the blogs you want to visit in order...
DZ Doodles Blog
Jen
Joyce
JuelMarie
Rosalien
Valerie (you are here)
DZ Doodles Blog

Love is in the Air!

It's almost time for that special day of the year...VALENTINE'S DAY!!! I love this day and I love all the pinks and red colors!!! Of course, it's not only about them colors but you know what I mean lol! So here are some cards that I made for a Valentine craft show I'm doing next Sat. I made lots of candy too...which I will post soon to share!

I got this adorable froggie idea from My many man Passions blog isn't it super cute! She has the video on how to make him so go check it out.

Queen Kat Designs Release Day!

Today there are NEW images in the store! I was lucky enough to be able to work with 2 beautiful images from Fantasy Art of Maigan Lynn Collection. You can purchase these two stamps at the Queen Kat Design store today along with lots of other great new stamps! For more info. on the other releases visit the Queen Kat Design blog!

Here are the cards I made to share with you...


There is also a Queen Kat Designs February Release party going on today at the Queen Kat Design facebook page >>> HERE! You don't want to miss it!


I posted 2 blog posts today so don't forget to scroll down for DZ Doodles challenge :)

DZ Doodles Challenge #3

It's that time again...for a DZ Doodles challenge! So who's ready?

DZ Doodles is now giving one image away on the 1st of every month. This image will be for free for the WHOLE month! Isn't that great?!? So this month we were given something a little different then an image it's a candied case template! You can grab it from >>> HERE at the DZ Doodles blog! It's a great little template and perfect for a valentine gift full of candies for that special someone in your life!

Now on to the challenge. The design team was challenged to make this candied case template and use any DZ Doodle image we want! They did a great job so you need to go check them all out on the DZ Doodles blog! So this is what I made...



Now it's your turn go on over to DZ Doodles blog for more info. about the challenge! You could win a free image of your choice go on over and check it out! It's open to join till Wednesday, February 16th.

The image that I used is available for purchase at the DZ Doodles store! Just click right on over to purchase it >>> HERE! It's just to cute! She's called "Cupids Heart".

If anyone is wondering how I made the flowers you can find the tutorial HERE!

Close to my Heart Valentine Workshop!

Hi! Yesterday, I had a Valentine workshop and these are the projects that we made. All supplies used are from Close to my Heart! If you are interested in ordering anything from the catalog or one of these beautiful kits with all of the 4 projects below let me know. You can email me at valerie1011@q.com!

Love Banner
Papers used: Sweetheart kit kit includes: 1 My Acrylix Stamp Set, Level 2 paper packet, 1 Level 2 Assortment, 1 workshop guide. Other Stamp Sets used: Bohemian Alphabet & Card Chatter - Love.
Link how to make rosette http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBWOzQ3dFmc&feature=player_embedded

In are in My Thoughts Card
Supplies Used: Wings Level 2 Paper Packet, Mini Medley Accents Black Collection, spray pen, vineyard berry reinker, Create-A-Shade Paint, vineyard berry stamp pad, sweet leaf ink pad. Stamp Set Used: Rosy Regards

3x3 Valentine Card
Supplies Used: Spellbinder Hearts, Sweetheart Level 2 paper pack, Buttons Pink Assortment, Black Hemp. Stamp Set: Unity Video Tutorial on how to make the flower http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBWOzQ3dFmc&feature=player_embedded

Book Mark
Supplies Used: Wings Level 2 paper pack, maroon and brown ribbon
Stamps Used: January Stamp of the Month - Find your Style (purchase before Jan. 31st)

DZ Doodles New Release & Blog Hop!

You don't want to miss out on today's NEW release over at DZ Doodles! There are 6 new images and a fun blog hop with prizes to give away!

I made my card with one of the six new images that will be released today. Isn't he just too cute?!? I say that about all the images I use LOL! But it's only the truth! And there are 5 more of these cuties. You can purchase them as a group or individual today at the DZ Doodles store >>> HERE!

If you are here buzzing around and playing the blog hop which you want to bee..because you could win 3 of the new release images of your choice! This should be your very first stop if you started from the DZ Doodles blog >>> HERE! If so, your on the right track...All you need to do is collect the letters from each of the design team's blog and spell the "secret word". Then go to DZ Doodles blog and comment on the post about today's release/blog hop with the word you collected! If the word is correct you will be entered to win 3 NEW bee images of your choice! That simple! So let's get started...

Here is the letter that you want from my blog...

Now on to collect your next letter...Buzz on over to Rosalien's blog now and check out her awesome creation with another bee that's being released today! Don't forget to pick up your letter that she has for you! Have fun and good luck!

DZ Doodles Challenge #2

DZ Doodles bring you challenge #2. This week the design team was to make a Valentine goody with the cutest little freebie bear! Go on over HERE & check out the DT's projects and get details on the challenge and grab the freebie...he is a cutie! You can enter this challenge for a chance to win a DZ Doodles image of your choice from the store!

Here is my project that I made. It's a little round tin can. I'm going to use it and fill it with homemade chocolates (that I make every year) and give it to that special someone ;) I LOVE Valentine's Day!

Queen Kat Designs - NEW RELEASE Creepie Cuties!

Today Queen Kat Designs is releasing some NEW images from Creepie Cuties! They are cuties that's for sure! The design team has been working hard to get this hop going and you need to visit all of their blogs to see all the new images being released today! These are the cards that I made just for the release! The first one is using the stamp called "Sugar Skull" and the second is called "Holding onto Hope". They are in the store right now for purchase!


So if you just hopped onto my blog and want to see all the design team's cards here is the list. You can start at the Queen Kat Design blog so you make sure you don't miss anyone.

One more thing before you start hopping! Don't forget Queen Kat Designs is having 70% off remaining stamps and also Myka Jelina has some amazing stamp sets at Queen Kat Designs and you can join the monthly club to get your stamps! Go on over to the store to find out more details!

Have a great day!

QKD Blog
Chris
Vicki
Loretta
Penny
Nina
Jan
Valerie (YOU ARE HERE!)
DIS Blog
QKD Store

Sharing some Valentine Love!

(I got the tutorial for this cutie up above over at Carolina's Creative Pad)

I'm so sad that Valentine's Day is just about over! I really love this holiday...all the red, white and pink stuff all over the place and all the AMAZING projects that all the crafty ladies on the internet have to share. I did a few last min. crafts of my own for the family so I wanted to come on and share them with everyone that visits my blog.

(for the Converstation candy box holders up above...I got the directions for this simple and cute idea here at Clearly iStamp. I did change up the wrap measurements because I only wanted to use one box instead of two.)

If you would like use only one box just cut the outside wrap to 3x7 and score at 1 1/8.

Whimsical Wednesday Dare #22

Hi! I'm so sorry I didn't post my Whimsical Wednesday Dare #21 last week I was so worn out from the scrapbook retreat and it was just a busy busy week period but, I'm glad to be back playing with them dare devils again this week!


This weeks DARE sketch was created by Ava...this is Ava's FIRST ever sketch! Didn't she do an amazing job?!? If you would like to play along with us this week visit Whimsical Wednesday's Blog >>> HERE for more details!

The digital image that I used on this DARE is from DZ Doodles...it's another one of them adorable new images that is new and ready to purchase right now. If you haven't gone yet to check out the new images you must go NOW! You won't be sorry you did trust me!


And don't forget to visit all them DARE devil blogs they have some amazing cards up to share with you using this sketch!

Jessica (aka Mom)
Cassie
Darla
Debbie
Heather
Jacquie
Kim
Randi
Rebecca
Sandra
Sara

It's a Whimsical Wednesday!

Hi! I'm sorry I'm a little late posting my Whimsical Wednesday card today...a lot has been going on these last couple of days and I thought I was ahead and now I'm behind AGAIN! But anyways I have my card and that's all that counts right? hehe!

This is what our Whimsical Wednesday DARE looks like this week...It's by Nicky!

and here is my card using this sketch as inspiration! I used one of the newest digital image from Pink Cat Studio...isn't she SO sweet? and I just love the sentiment!

If you would like to join us in this weeks DARE click on over >>> HERE for more detials and don't forget to visit all the DARE teams cards today!

Cassie
Darla
Debbie (might be playing later today)
Heather
Jacqueline N.
Jacquie
Jessica
Kris
Randi
Rebecca
Sandra

We ROCK, You ROCK...Sassy Studio NEW Release & Blog HOP!!!

HEY! glad you could make it to the Sassy Studio Designs NEW release and Blog HOP going on today! It's going to be a TON of fun..and THANK YOU to all of you that joined in the fun with us and make amazing cards for the blog HOP today!!!

So lot's going on today...first all I would like to share the card that I made for today's release...I picked my FAVORITE image of them all "Sexy Sandy"! She's gorgeous! You can purchase her and all of the other images TODAY! All you need to do is click on over to Sassy Studio's online store HERE!

DON'T go anywhere yet...I have A LOT of important info here for you hehe!

*You need to see what Sassy Studio Customers have done for this blog hop. So, head on over (click) >> HERE and visit all the Sassy cards made for today's hop. The list is on Sassy Studio blog and all the names are linked up for ya just click away.

*There are going to be LOTS of prizes so come over and play along today! Be sure to read all the details on the Sassy blog VERY closely to see what you need to do to WIN these prizes!

*Chit chatting will be going on tonight at Paper Planet Craft HERE from 5-8PM pst, 6-9 mst so come on by and join us in some chit chatting it will be fun...and there just MIGHT be something special for the chatters "wink" "wink".

and to leave you here with another card I made for the release. Here it is....

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Friday and a GREAT weekend to come!

Sassy Studio Thursday @ Sassy Studio!

I'm so sorry I'm posting my sneak peek and challenge card for the week late...I have had so much to do today so it's been kind of crazy. Now I'm getting ready to go cook dinner YUM! Anyways...this week the Sassy Studio design team ladies were challenged to make a card/project using chipboard. I used one of the newest Valentine images on my card for a little sneaky peek. By the way tomorrow is the BIG day and the images will all be released...oh your gonna LOVE them all..Lindsay ROCKS!

So go visit Sassy Studio blog HERE and join us in this weeks challenge..you could win prizes!!!

(the pink flower on the upper left corner of my card is chipboard)

A New Image from DZ Doodles!

I'm here bringing you a card with one of the newest images from DZ Doodles! I just LOVE Valentine's Day and this image is perfect just for the Holiday! I needed some inspiration of course so I headed on over to Card Patterns blog to use one of their awesome sketches...the one that I used was the one for this weeks challenge sketch #46.

Be sure to come back and visit my blog tomorrow...I will have another Sassy Studio Designs sneak peek...the new Valentine releases will be out on Friday, Jan. 15th!

It's Another Whimsical Wednesday!!!

Hi!
Can you all believe we are half way through another week? Where the heck does the time go...it's flashing before my eyeballs that's forsure!

I'm here to share with you my Whimsical Wednesday DARE card! First of all this is the sketch that we had to use by Jack for this weeks DARE!


On my card that I made this week...I used the digital fairy once again from PaperMakeup Stamps. She's just too cute!

Don't forget to check out the other DARE devil team cards done with this sketch...

Jessica
Debbie
Jacquie N.
Jacquie
Kim
Kris
Randi
Rebecca
Sandra

A Sneak Peek from Sassy Studio Designs!

Happy Saturday...I just love the weekends!

I wanted to come on bright and early on this wonderful day and share with you a Sneak Peek of one of many NEW Valentine Sassy Studio Design images! Of course, I always seem to first show my VERY favorite from the bunch even though it's really hard to choose from them all since they all ROCK!

Today I'm introducing Sexy Sandy from the bunch..and sexy she is! She reminds me of a pin up girl..she's beautiful!!!

Some of the other design team ladies have put up more sneak peeks so be sure to go on and visit their blogs..they are listed on the right side bar here on my blog. And I'll be posting more sneak peeks all this week untill release day on Friday, Jan. 15th!

Whimsical Wednesday!

YAY! this is the 2nd time I post about Whimsical Wednesday...I had to take a break from it ALL online for a while through the Holidays from family and friends but I'm back! YAY! I'm so happy to be part of Whimsical Wednesday and their awesome challenges!

This week we used Jess's make up case choosen by little Madelynn to use for Inspiration this week.

The digital image that I choose for the card was givin by the sweet owner of Paper Makeup Stamps! Paper Makeup Stamps are the sponsors this week so if you play along with Whimsical Wednesday this week you could win a very cute stamp from the store!!! For more info. go to Whimsical Wednesday blog and join in the fun!



To see the other dare devil cards done with this challenge go check them out and leave a little love for them on their blogs..they did an awesome job!

Jessica
Darla
Heather
Jacquie N.
Jacquie
Kim
Randi
Rebecca
Sandra

Have a Great Day!

I Love You!

On top of cleaning today I actually had some free time to stamp YAY! This Sunday is mine and my hunny's 13th year anniversary so, I made him a card with the new Lily & Billy stamp set from Pink Cat Studio.

I also made this for my parents for Valentine's day! Last week for super bowl I made a pineapple cake and so I saved the can from the pineapple washed it out and altered it and filled it with yummy choc. candies.