Whimsical Ink Sorority Thursday!

Today as most of you might now is My Whimsical Ink Sorority Day! For those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about...I post every Thursday on the Whimsical Ink Sorority and every other month from that I post on the Dark Ink Sorority. Both these sites are sisters with Queen Kat Designs. The design team and I post on both blogs every day to share our cards from both groups using the Queen Kat Design stamps! They have some VERY talented artist so go on by and check them all out! Today I'm using one of Maigan Lynn's newest stamps released this last month called "butterfly parade". I have used her stamps before shared here on my blog and totally adore her and her stamps! Hope you have a great day!

DZ Doodles Challenge #9!

YAY! I'm finally back getting my DZ Doodle challenges done! I was on a little vacation for the last two challenges. So today there is a new challenge up so go on by to DZ Doodles blog and grab all the details and let's play! You could win an image of your choice! If you are looking to be a guest designer for the month of May there is a spot to fill so go on and get the details right now :) !!!

It's Another Beautiful Day w/Magain Lynn

That's right today it's Thursday and you all know that it's the day to post over at Whimsical Ink Sorority and today over at the blog I'm sharing with you one of the newest stamps from the Maigan Lynn Collection that Queen Kat Designs is carrying in the store for purchase! The new stamp is called "Sunset Mermaid". Isn't she a beauty!

Queen Kat Designs - Jaz Higgins Welcome & New Release!

Today we welcome Jaz Higgins to the Queen Kat Designs store!!! A very talented artist to add to the list of others! YAY! Today some of the design team girls and I have a little blog hop for you to share our creations using the new stamps! Today I'm sharing a tag and a card using the stamp called "Vampire Cutie" and starting today you can purchase this or any of the other stamps >>> HERE!

If your a little lost in the hop here is the list...

QKD
Valerie (you are here!)
Linda
Janie
Maria
Jan
Store

Graduation!

May is right around the corner and that means Graduations!!! I know a couple of kidos graduating this year so I made a few cards with a stamp set called "You did it" from Close to my Heart! If you happen to need cards for that special graduate this year and don't have time to make or purchase them from the store then BUY them from me!!! I sell them for $2.50 and you can order in the colors you need! OR if you do have time and love this set you can purchase it from me just email at valerie1011@q.com. Thanks for visiting!

Close to my Heart - Hope for Japan

We are coming to the end of April soon and I didn't want anyone to miss out on the Hope for Japan stamp set that Close to my Heart is carrying right now through the month of April 30th. It's a beautiful stamp set. I had some time today to make 2 cards to share with you. If you are intrested in purchasing one or more of these stamp sets email me at valerie1011@q.com.

supplies used: sweetheart level 2 paper pack collection, black ink pad, cotton candy ink pad, black grosgrain ribbon, scallop punch.

Details from the CTMH website

Our hearts go out to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and like so many of you, we’re eager to help. And helping has never been easier!

During April, purchase the exclusive “Hope for Japan” A-size stamp set for the special price of only $5 (retail value $7.95 US / $8.75 CAN) and Close To My Heart will donate 100% of the profits to the American Red Cross efforts in Japan. This beautifully designed stamp set reminds us of how our hearts are hopeful for those who are in need.

Offer valid arch 24–April 30, 2011. Tax and shipping/handling charges apply. Profits will be donated by Close To My Heart on your behalf to the American Red Cross Japan relief efforts.

I'm BACK!!!

I'm back from Florida and it was AMAZING! I have so much to share but will do that in another post and when I have more time to type a letter instead of a quick post! haha!

I'm coming on really quick to share with you 2 cards that I made for the Leadershare convention in Navarre, Florida with the April Stamp of the Month! I can't believe how fast this month is flying by EEEK! Do you love this stamp set as much as I do?!? Then PURCHASE it NOW before the month is over because it's only available until April 30th. You can read all the details >>> HERE on all the ways to purchase or even earn it for FREE! To purchase or questions on this set email me at valerie1011@q.com.

It's Whimsical Ink Sorority Time!

That's right it's April and it's my turn to post on Thursdays at Whimsical Ink Sorority!!! YAY!!! This week I'm sharing a card that I made using the stamp called "Sunset Mermaid" that was just previously released to the Magian Lynn collection at the Queen Kat Designs store. I just LOVE Magian's art. It's so much fun to color and design with!

And don't forget Queen Kat Designs just had a release so don't forget to check out all the stamps that were released!

Queen Kat Designs - Triple Tiara Tuesday!!!

That's right! It's that time again for me to post Triple Tiara Tuesday!!! This week we had a GREAT sketch for our challenge! This is the card that I made using the NEWEST and beautiful stamp from the Maigan Lynn Collection called "Butterfly Parade". You can NOW purchase this stamp at the Queen Kat Designs store...HERE!

Don't forget to check out the blog hop for this Triple Tiara challenge...because the ladies of the court have made some beautiful cards to share with you today! Hop on over to Gretchen & Bonnie's blogs. There are also prizes for this challenge so make sure you head on over for detials at the Queen Kat Designs blog...HERE!


Thank you for visiting today...have a great day!

It's Another Dark Ink Sorority Day!

You read right! It's Dark Ink Sorority Day with ME!!! Today over at Dark Ink I'm sharing a card that I made using one of the newest Monica Galvan stamps called "The Key Angel" She's a beauty that's for sure! If you haven't been by Queen Kat Designs store to see her newest stamps that were just released now in March well let's just say you need to!

Also, don't forget even MORE new stamps being added daily to Queen Kat Designs and the big NEW release the first of April so don't miss out and visit the Queen Kat Designs blog!

Spring Time Bunnies w/Close to my Heart!

So sorry I haven't been posting as much as usual but LOTS going on here and getting ready to leave to Florida soon! EEEEEEEP! I'm SO excited! I can't believe it's actually true and I will be at the Beach soaking it all up! "Jumping up and down"!!!!!

So before I get off to a busy day I wanted to come share the last projects from the Close to my Heart class that I had a couple of weekends ago. FUN FUN as always!!! We made 2 cards, a little Easter basket filled with candy and a candle. I'm not going to share the candle YET because it's one of the projects I'm taking with me to Leadershare to share! So that one will have to wait :)


Supplies Used (card above): Close to my Heart Paper Mayberry Collection, Pink Assortment button, March Stamp of the Month-Sensational Season, Waxy Flax, Spellbinder Oval & Scallopped Oval & CTMH Markers.

Supplies Used (card above): Close to my Heart Miracle Paper Collection, March Stamp of the Month-Sensational Season, Sweet Leaf Stitched Grosgrain Bulk Ribbon, Pretty Pins & CTMH markers.

Supplies Used: Close to my Heart Mayberry Paper Collection, Cocoa Card Stock, Smoothie Cardstock, Honey Ink Pad, Olive Ink Pad, Cocoa Ink Pad, Smoothie Ink Pad, Basic Assortment Brads.

If you would like to make this adorable little Easter basket the instructions are here... http://papersmiles.blogspot.com/2008/03/criss-cross-basket-tutorial.html Thank you so much Paper Smiles for posting on your blog and sharing!

It's Dark Ink Sorority day with Queen Kat Designs!

Hello and Hope you are all doing Great! Today is my turn to post over at Dark Ink Sorority and I just wanted to give you all a heads up on my very one of my very favorite card that I posted over there along with one of the many favorite stamps from Captain Frogger! He's an amazing artist and if you haven't been by to the Queen Kat Designs store to check out the stamps well then you are missing out! The stamp that I used today to make this card is called "Athena-Moon Fairy" she's a beauty!!! I have a few more cards to share so be on the look out here on my blog! I will be by to share more soon!

Challenge #6 from DZ Doodles!

That's right I'm back to share the next DZ Doodles challenge with you! This challenge was using this beautiful picture up above for inspiration...I'm really LOVING the colors! DZ Doodles is giving away the freebie I used in my card today called "flowery blossom #1" for a limited time only so grab it well you can. DZ Doodles is also having a guest designer call!!! So if you are interested in any of the three hop on over and join us CLICK HERE!!! The design team has also made some beautiful cards to share so be sure to leave some love!!!

A Myka Jelina Release from Queen Kat Designs & Blog Hop!!!

If you know me then you know how much I LOVE Myka Jelina her art is all over my craft room! Today Queen Kat Designs is releasing some amazing stamps to the store from Myka Jelina. I made two cards for today's blog hop to share with you! I used the stamp called Draco that can be purchased today along with all the other amazing stamps from the Myka Jelina collection!

Isn't this dragon beautiful! You can make it so many pretty colors..I just love it!

The design team has been busy getting ready for the big day so you need to visit them all to see what they made using Myka's art!

QKD
Shannon
Jan
Chris
Dark Ink Sorority
Wynneth
Valerie (you are here!)
Store

If you purchase $50 (USA orders only) from Queen Kat Designs you will get free shipping! Nows the time to buy!!!

Queen Kat Designs & Captain Frogger!!!

Hello! Another beautiful day here in New Mexico! Before I take off on my morning walk I wanted to come by before another busy day to post and share more from the amazing Captain Frogger aka Charles Bristow which Queen Kat Studio is carrying in her store right now! The stamp I used on both my cards today is called Tiger Lily and is available to purchase right now!!! Click on over HERE and check out the whole collection...you won't be sorry!

Earth Shoe Giveaway!!!

This is a little bit of a different kind of post today here on my blog! But I had to enter the contest to win a pair of Earth Sandals!!! Have you ever wore earth shoes before??? THEY ROCK! They are my favorite and most comfortable shoes in the world! Amy Bellgardt is doing a review and a giveaway for some ADORABLE earthies! So be sure to stop by her blog and enter to win!!! Tomorrow is the deadline so click over NOW!

Here is the link to enter! http://momspark.net/earthies-footwear-review-giveaway/

Good Luck and have a GREAT day!

PS: later on today I'll be posting more cards from the Captain Frogger collection eeeep!

A New Collection from Queen Kat Designs!

I have been wanting to come by and post for the last couple of days but life has been busy so before the day starts I wanted to come on really quick and share with you one of the many NEWEST collections that I'm in LOVE with from Queen Kat Designs!!! We welcome the Captain Frogger collection from Charles Bristow!!! What an amazing artist he is! I was lucky enough to get to work with a few of his stamps and so with that I'm here to share with you 2 cards..in the next few days I'll be sharing even more but for now I introduce Codi Voodoo Fairy! She's a true beauty and of course one of my favorites on top of all the rest haha! She with many other stamps from Captain Frogger is available to purchase at the Queen Kat Design store RIGHT NOW!!! Click HERE to find them all!



I hope you all have a beautiful Sunday!

PS: Angelwood's is having an amazing blog candy (3 giveaways!) so go on over and join in..who knows you may be the lucky winner!!!

Queen Kat Designs & Dark Ink Sorority!

Today is my day to post at Queen Kat Design's Dark Ink Sorority blog! Be sure to check out Dark Ink Sorority's blog the design team that posts there has amzing telent to share with you. This week I'm sharing this little cutie...


The dino stamp is from the Christina Myers collection called "Green Dragon" . This cutie was just previously released and is ready for purchase! While your at the Queen Kat Design store be sure to check out all the new released stamps...there are LOTS of awesome stamps! I'm loving them all!!!

Hope you have a great day!

Close to my Heart - Event Calendar Class!

A week or so ago I did an Event Calendar class so I wanted to come on and share with you how it all came out! 99% of the Supplies are used from Close to my Heart! There were a few things that were from different companies because I didn't have what I needed.

I really was happy how it turned out and the class was a blast as always!!!

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It's a Heart 2 Heart Challenge & March Stamp of the Month!

If you love Close to my Heart like I do then you want to try out some of these challenges with your supplies! It's a great site to get inspired by the Close to my Heart products and of course you can win awesome prizes from a consultant!

This week I joined in the challenge at Heart 2 Heart Challenges...it's a color challenge! I never thought about using the colors but they look WONDERFUL together!!!

Here is the link straight to this challenge HERE!...come on over and join in!

I used the NEW stamp of the month from the 2011 Spring/Summer Idea Book called Sensational Season. It's a set of 10 My Acrylic Stamps! Here are all the prices on how you can earn this stamp...the more you buy the less it is or you or you can even earn it for FREE!!! CLICK HERE! If you are interested in this set or anything else from Close to my Heart be sure to email me at valerie1011@q.com and you can order through me!!!