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!

Queen Kat Designs - Triple Tiara Tuesday!

Today is the day for Triple Tiara Tuesday! As most of you know I post on the first week of the month along with two other amazing design team members of Queen Kat Designs! Their names are Shannon and Gretchen so don't forget to go visit their blogs today because they played along with this challenge also!

Today we were challenged to use embossing dry or heat! I choose dry. I made swiss dots (by using my cuttlebug folder) and added it to my background. This is also a little sneak peek of what's coming to Queen Kat Designs this month! The beautiful stamp is from the Fantasy Art of Maigan Lynn Collection.

If you would like to join us this week go on over to Queen Kat Designs for more info. on the challenge. Thanks for stopping by today!

Don't forget about Queen Kat Designs sales going on right now at the Queen Kat store >>> HERE!!! You don't want to miss this sale!

70% off Remaining Acrylic Stamps
35% off Rubber Stamps
10% off Most Everything Else!
Just surf around and find the great deals!
This includes all of our kits!

And one last thing! Tomorrow is a Queen Kat Designs big release and we are going to be having a big blog party over on facebook...so besure to join us >>> HERE!

Close to my Heart - Find you Style

8x8 layout (me & my angel friend MaryJane

I'm so tired tonight had a wonderful day going out shopping with my hubby, my friend and her hubby today! I wanted to come on and post some cards before bedtime. I made the layout (above and the 4 cards below for my workshop last weekend...they were samples on what you can do with the January Stamp of the Month called "Find your Style". I'm LOVING this set and you can only purchase it until Monday, January 31st so don't forget to place your order with me before then if you don't want to miss out on this beautiful set! You can email me at valerie1011@q.com.

Queen Kat Designs/Blog Hop - Samantha Nowak Princess Release!

Today is the day! Another awesome release from Queen Kat Designs! QKD is releasing a bunch of beautiful princesses by Samantha Nowak! Here is the beautiful princess named "Fairy Princess" that I was assigned to work with for today's release! Isn't she cute?!? To view all the princesses in the store click >>> HERE! On top of the new release all of the design team have been working on making beautiful projects/cards for a blog hop! So don't forget to check out all of their amazing work! The list is at the bottom of this post!



Here is the list now let's start hopping!

QKD blog (start here!)
Jan
Vicki
Valerie
Nina
Shannon
Wynneth
Jules
QKD Store

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 - Dark Ink Sorority/Friday Post!

It's my turn again to post on Dark Ink Sorority! Today I'm posting a card using the NEW stamp called "Holding onto Hope" from yesterday's release from the Creepie Cutie Collection..if you missed the blog hop it's not to late. Down below this post is the blog hop list so go on and check all the cards out that the design team made up for the release! Then go on over to Queen Kat Designs store and shop till you drop..so many creepie cuties released you don't want to miss out! Click >>> HERE to shop!

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

Myka Jelina Stamp Set!!!

You read correctly! Myka Jelina has come to Queen Kat Designs...isn't that so exciting?!? She's one of my favorite artists. When I heard she was coming to the store that I DESIGN for I almost fell off my seat! I have lots of her art in my craft room framed! She's amazing! So today was Friday and it's my turn to post on the Dark Ink Sorority blog for Queen Kat Designs so this is what I shared!

This is another card I made using the same stamp set.


So now to find out more on how to own this stamp set click on over >>> HERE!

I will have lots more Myka cards to share with you in the next week or two so stay tuned!

DZ Doodles Challenge #1

It's a New Year and DZ Doodles is doing it again! The design team over at DZ Doodles wants to challenge you to get organized! So I did the challenge and made a clipboard with post-it notes to keep track of what I need to do from day to day in my craft room! Come on over to DZ Doodles and join the challenge with all us design team ladies! We would love to see what you make and give us some ideas! So go on over to DZ Doodles blog >>> HERE and check out all the details!

The stamp that I used is a newbie that DZ Doodles has in store for you to purchase right now. Her name is Chloe and you can purchase her HERE! Also, don't forget to pick up your freebie on the DZ Doodles blog! It won't be free for long!

Queen Kat Design's Triple Tiara Tuesday

Hello and Happy New Year! I can't believe that I haven't been around to post since Dec. 23rd! It's crazy how time goes by so fast. Well worry no more I'm HERE!!! This year I plan to post lots and lots of my craftiness and hope to inspire you all! So please feel free to follow my blog and I hope to see lots of comments because I'd really LOVE to visit you back and leave you some love too!

So on with today's challenge! Queen Kat Design is going to be doing challenges every Tuesday called Triple Tiara Tuesday's! 3 of the design team members will be doing the challenges so make sure you visit the Queen Kat Blog...HERE! to get the list on Tuesday's of who is playing along so you can visit their blog. You can win an awesome prize! QKD will offer a $25 stamp gift certificate for the players to compete for each month. So if you enter a card each week for the month, you will have 4 chances to win the monthly prize of $25! Easy as that!

This week was my week to play along and try to inspire you with the this weeks challenge! We had to make a card using this sketch...

and here is the card I made...

The stamp I used is a little sneak peek of what's coming to Queen Kat Design's on Jan. 12th. More cuties to add to Creepie Cuties by Kristie Silva! Stay tuned here on my blog for more information on all the new Creepie Cuties on Jan. 12th.

Don't miss out on the sale that Queen Kat Design's is having right now over in the store. LOTS of sales so click on over to check them all out!

DZ Doodles - December 23rd Challenge!

Hi! I'm here to share a new challenge from DZ Doodles! On top of that there is a new freebie up for grabs! Be sure to grab it before it's gone! This time around was my turn to get a challenge up and I made sketch! Here is that and my card to share. For more info. on joining the challenge visit the DZ Doodles blog >>> HERE!!! Hope you have a WONDERFUL day!!!

DZ Doodles - Winter Release & Blog Hop!!!

Hello! Today I bring you a NEW DZ Doodles release & Blog Hop! If you are here from Rosalien's blog then you are headed in the right direction! If you just started then hop on over to the DZ Doodles blog >>> HERE to get all the details on today's blog hop & release! You want to join in the fun today because you will win 3 images from today's release! They are too cute to pass up so let's get started!

And here are those images that are being released today...


The card I made is with one the adorable "Christmas is Love bear"! Isn't he adorable?!?! I cut out the stocking with my cricut. I was suppose to make it a card but I cut the stocking out to big OPPS! so, I'm just going to use it as decoration in my living room...perfect! I just love it! If you love all the images as much as I do..then go on over and purchase them right now...they are up in the store >>> HERE!

here is the blog hop list just in case you get a little lost and need to find your way around!

DZ DOODLES
JEN
JOYCE
JUELMARIE
PASCALE
ROSALIEN
VALERIE - you are here!

Some Odd Girl Challenge!

WOW! the 2nd post of the day!!!

This morning I was looking around blog land and came across "Some Odd Girl's" challenge blog. This was the first time I seen her images/blog and they are cute! I decided that I needed to spend a little time in my craft room while hubby sleeps his sickness off! She's giving an adorable freebie image so I was inspired to get started right away! Here is the card that I entered in the challenge >>> HERE!

Sharing Christmas Cards!

In the last month of so I have made LOTS of Christmas cards that I have yet to post here and share with you all! I hadn't had the time to do so but today I'm making the time! I hope you enjoy seeing what I have been creating and can get some inspiration! I still have more to post but I'll do that sometime this week/weekend! Hope you have a lovely weekend!

DZ Doodles - Challenge Dec. 9th!

Hi!

Sorry I'm running a little late today on posting my DZ Doodles challenge! Today we have a brand new sketch challenge and freebie up at the DZ Doodles blog >>> HERE and at PCP and SNR. Be sure to stop on by one of these sites and grab your freebie (up for a limited time only) and join us in the challenge! You could win a any free image from the store! You have till Dec. 22nd to join this challenge!

Here is the sketch that Rosalien made and my card made with the freebie!