Showing posts with label Queen Kat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Queen Kat. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

31 Days of Halloween - Day 26 with QKD Tuesday blog hop

Hello and welcome to Alex's blog today!  For those of you who arrived here from the QKD Blog hop, you should be coming from Chris's BLOG - but if not, thank you for visiting my blog. In order to see the entire Hop, please go back the the QKD Blog to start at the beginning!

The team at QKD was challenged to use a pair of shoes as their inspiration.  Recently this pair was shared on the Smudged and Smeared forum.  Aren't they just amazing and perfect for Halloween?



I used the Monster Hand stamp from QKD for this card and handwrote the sentiment.  Think of how much fun this would be to send with saying such as:  Need a hand?, Can I lend a hand?  Lose something?, etc.


Now, before I send you on your way, Alex has asked me to relay some things.  This is her last official QKD post as part of the design team.  It has been a FABULOUS year and QKD has some amazing images.  She is truly thankful for the opportunity she had to spend a little over a year as part of the team.  That said, I KNOW she is still playing with the QKD stamps and several are still on her wish list, so you will still see LOTS of QKD stamps here .

Your next stop on the hop is the WIS BLOG for a fabulous creation!

See you tomorrow, I have to run because I have a date.....

Happy Halloween!
Edgar!

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

31 Days of Halloween - Day 19 & QKD BLOG Hop!!

WELCOME to the Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. You should have arrived from Chris's BLOG - but if not, thank you for visiting my blog. In order to see the entire Hop, please go back the the QKD Blog to start at the beginning!

Alex and I decided the image Sadie's Victory was appropriate for Halloween in addition to being a FABULOUS image drawn by Maigan Lynn for QKD.  Do you see those lovely bat wings Sadie has?



These colors are NOT the challenge colors for the hop.  Even I as a bird know that, but we liked the way it turned out, loved the bat wings for Halloween and BEGGED the Queen to let us use it anyway.  She was gracious and said yes.  So, although Alex is most certainly a rebel, I did get her to ask permission this time.


I hope you enjoy Sadie's Victory as much as Alex and I do.  Maigan has some fabulous gothy designs in there and of course there are several other designers at QKD that rock the goth, manga, steampunk and just about anything else you can think of.  There really is something for everyone.  Make certain after you finish the hop to swing by the store for some new stamps!

Your next stop on the hop is the WIS BLOG for one of Wynneth's fabulous creations!

We have a couple of things in the works for you the next few days.  I look forward to seeing you then!

Happy Halloween!
Edgar!

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

QKD Tuesday Blog Hop!

If you are here for the 31 Days of Halloween, please see the post below this one.

WELCOME to the Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. You should have arrived from Chris's BLOG - but if not, thank you for visiting my blog. In order to see the entire Hop, please go back the the QKD Blog to start at the beginning!


Once again this week I am using the image Gypsy Momma drawn by Maigan Lynn. I love the colors on this one and really wish my hair looked like her's.   I know, a bottle of bleach and dye later I could.  However, I don't think the good ol' boys club in the world of finance is quite ready for that yet ;)


Make certain after you finish the hop to swing by the store for some new stamps!

Your next stop on the hop is the WIS BLOG for one of Wynneth's fabulous creations!

Get Inky!
Alex

Tuesday, October 05, 2010

QKD New Releases BLOG Hop

If you are here for the 31 Days of Halloween, please see the post below this one.

WELCOME to the Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. You should have arrived from Chris's BLOG - but if not, thank you for visiting my blog. In order to see the entire Hop, please go back the the QKD Blog to start at the beginning!


This week we were given a sketch to work with.  You can see the sketch at the QKD blog.  I have, obviously, made a few modifications when using the image Gypsy Momma drawn by Maigan Lynn.  Isn't she lovely and so peaceful?

After stamping her with Momento ink and coloring her with my markers, I decided for this card, not to color in the background, but let her just stand out.

The new releases will all be available at the QKD Store tomorrow so be certain you pick up yours!!

Your next stop on the hop is the WIS BLOG for one of Wynneth's fabulous creations!
Ingredients:
Image: QKD
Paper: Kaisercraft Gypsy Sister
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Colorbox creamy brown
Other: Prismacolor markers, Spica glitter pens, punch, oval cutter



Get Inky!
Alex

Monday, August 09, 2010

QKD - Tuesday BLOG HOP with Victoria


Welcome to the Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. You should have arrived from my other creation at the Dark Ink Sorority Blog. If not, thank you so much for stopping by my blog on your own! If you would like to see the entire hop it begins at the Queen Kat Designs Royal Blog.

This week we are challenged to use the sketch that you can see on the Queen Kat Designs Royal Blog at the beginning. With Halloween on the way, I decided to pull out Victoria Mermaid Stamp by Maigan Lynn. She has a bit of sass and touch of mystery. One of my very favorite Maigan Lynn stamps. So much one of my favorites, that I actually have the ORIGINAL of her that Maigan drew. I know, I am sooooooooooooooo lucky!!! If you don't have the Victoria Mermaid Stamp, be certain you stop by the store after the hop and grab her!

Anyway, after stamping Victoria and coloring her, I paired her with Basic Grey Oliver paper that a sweet friend gave me. Thank you Lynn! I used Viva Decor Pearl Pen in black to create the pearls down the side and tied a ribbon on the side of the image.

I have also entered in some challenges with Victoria!:
The Burtonesque Dolls #14 - Burtonesque girls victorian style
Macabre Monday #51 - Netherworld Nymphs
Basic Grey #26- Pearls plus Basic Grey

Your next stop on the hop is Anita's BLOG. Check it out, and leave her some love!

Monday, August 02, 2010

QKD - Tuesday BLOG HOP with Brooklyn's Spring


Welcome to the Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. You should have arrived from the Dark Ink Sorority Blog. If not, thank you so much for stopping by my blog on your own! If you would like to see the entire hop it begins at the Queen Kat Designs Royal Blog.

I am super excited to get to share Brooklyn's Spring by Maigan Lynn for QKD with you. Isn't she lovely! Her hair is fabulous and I adore the ladybugs!!! CUTE!

Your next stop on the hop is Anita's BLOG. I know she has something absolutely amazing to share, she always does, so please hop over, check it out, and leave her some love!

Monday, July 26, 2010

QKD - Tuesday BLOG HOP

Welcome to the Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. You should have arrived from the Dark Ink Sorority Blog. If not, thank you so much for stopping by my blog. If you would like to see the entire hop it begins at the Queen Kat Designs Royal Blog.

This week was an inspiration photo. I look and saw- PINK and WHITE!


I am sharing Marmalade by Che Gilson with you again. She was part of a class kit earlier this year and I hope you got your hands on her. She is just lovely and fun to color!!!

For a sentiment, I used the new Happy Stixx by QKD. These are the COOLEST things EVER! This is a brand new product that the Queen herself is making for us and I am in loooooooooove! So versatile, so fun, and so different! Grab yourself some when you are in the store, you will not regret it!

Your next stop on the hop is Anita's BLOG. I know she has something absolutely amazing to share, she always does, so please hop over, check it out, and leave her some love!

Monday, July 19, 2010

QKD - Tuesday BLOG HOP

Welcome to the Red White and Blue Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. You should have arrived from the Dark Ink Sorority Blog. If not, thank you so much for stopping by my blog. If you would like to see the entire hop it begins at the Queen Kat Designs Royal Blog.



I chose Marmalade by Che Gilson for QKD to work with. It was fun to pull out the bright red and royal blue to work with. My favorite part is the knee socks and her red shoes.

Your next stop on the hop is Anita's BLOG. I know she has something absolutely amazing to share, she always does, so please hop over, check it out, and leave her some love!

Monday, July 12, 2010

QKD - Tuesday BLOG HOP

Welcome to Tuesday edition of the Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. You should have arrived from the Dark Ink Sorority Blog. If not, thank you so much for stopping by my blog. If you would like to see the entire hop it begins at the Queen Kat Designs Royal Blog.

This week we have another sketch challenge. This is the sketch we are using.

I decided to play with the Mermaid Stamp by Che Gilson for QKD.



Obviously, I changed things up a bit from the original sketch. I am very pleased with the end result and the sketch was a great way to start brainstorming. That, am I usually select the patterned paper I want to use before I start coloring or cutting. This paper is from the Kaisercraft Utopia line which just has some wonderful unusual colors at work. I layered to colors of cardstock and also used them to punch out and layer the flowers on the side.

Your next stop on the hop is Anita's BLOG. I know she has something absolutely amazing to share, she always does, so please hop over, check it out, and leave her some love!

Monday, July 05, 2010

QKD- Tuesday blog hop!

I hope you are enjoying yourself on the BRAND NEW Tuesday edition of the Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. You should have arrived from the Dark Ink Sorority Blog. If not, the hop begins at the Queen Kat Designs Royal Blog.

This week is a sketch challenge. I love working with sketches. I sometimes follow them better than others, but I do use them as my jumping off point.

For today's hop I am bringing you, once again, Kadona. Why? Well, just look at him! You know you need this stamp too. I used Basic Grey Capella paper for the background. I selected that before I began to color him and used it as my guide. He and the background are both double matted in dark brown and kraft. The ribbon is from my stash. My FAVORITE addition, it the Happy Stixx with the sentiment. I added the dots to it to coordinate with the image. However, the sentiment comes already wood burned onto the Happy Stixx. It is FABULOUS!

Your next stop on the hop is Anita's BLOG. I know she has something absolutely amazing to share, she always does, so please hop over, check it out, and leave her some love!

Also for challenge:

The Burtonesque Dolls - #10- Burton Boys - really- do you SEE the spider and web on his top hat?

Monday, June 28, 2010

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 we were challenge to make something 3 dimensional. I have to admit, I struggled with this challenge. Not the actually making of it, but the deciding WHAT to make. There are so many options that it is difficult to narrow it down to one.


I ended up making a gift bag with THESE instructions. To decorate it I stamped Fashion Dress #5 on white cardstock, colored the image and cut it out. I then stamped it again on patterned paper, Pink Paslee and so is the bag, and cut out just the dress portion of the image. I glued the dress onto the white cardstock and VIOLA! Print fabric :).

There are several different images in the Fashion Dress line. Each one of them is so different that you really should get the entire set :)

The next stop on the hop is the Whimsical Ink Sorority blog followed by Meredith's Blog.

and don't forget

30% off ALL QKD Rubber Stamps!
No Coupon codes to use! Just shop n save!

Good through 7/5/10

Monday, June 21, 2010

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!

The Design Team members have been busy and this week. We have an amazing inspiration photo to work from. I love the colors and the composition.


This is what I created with the June WIS KIT. Doesn't Cupcake look great in grey with a red accent? So stylish and elegant!

I really want you to get the full effect of the card. Here is a closeup of the flowers and branches at the bottom of the card. I will probably find myself making something similar again I am so pleased with the end result.


The next stop on the hop is the Whimsical Ink Sorority blog followed by Meredith's Blog.

25% off ALL QKD Rubber Stamps!
No Coupon codes to use! Just shop n save!

Good through 6/25/10

Saturday, June 19, 2010

ETSY Inspired Challenge #93

ETSY Inspired Challenge #93 - this week the inspiration store is White Birch Designs.

I drew my inspiration from this GORGEOUS piece. The slight color addition is inspired by these FABULOUS earrings! Whatever you do, spend some time looking at this store. WOW- this is one talented artist! I am seriously considering adding that necklace and a bracelet or two to my jewelry box!
So- here is what I came up with.

This is Kadona. He just seemed to fit the colors and the 'feel' of the piece well to me. I have to admit, this was FUN to create :). I hope you enjoy it as well.


TWO WINNERS THIS WEEK! Be sure to link up your entry!

Shop:
White Birch Designs
http://www.etsy.com/shop/whitebirchdesigns

Sponsor:
One Stop Card Crafts
http://www.onestopcardcrafts.co.uk/
Winner giveaway: 10 pound (UK currency) voucher and FREE SHIPPING

ALSO, 10% discount for any of our followers the week of the challenge (shipping is not free).

Check out all the ETSY Inspired Designers for inspiration!
Shannon

Challenges:
Macabre Monday #43 - Truebie or not Truebie

Monday, June 14, 2010

QKD - Tuesday BLOG Hop

Bring on the Black and White!!!!



I hope you are enjoying yourself on the Tuesday edition of the Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. The Design Team members have been busy and this week we are creating in Black and White. 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!



I decided to share a couple of different takes on the black and white them. The first is Lani embossed in white on black cardstock. I really like the contrast this creates and it shows of the fabulous details in the image.

The second is the WIS Kit from January and I colored it monochromatic in grey tones. This is one of my favorite ways to color. This image, in particular, really lent itself to doing so. I would LOVE to see you create in Black and White. Even better, combine it with the challenge on the WIS Blog right now for a chance to WIN!!

The next stop on the hop is the Whimsical Ink Sorority blog followed by Meredith's Blog.

When you finish the shop, be sure you end up at the store so you can pick up close outs of the remaining acrylic stamps, some NEW RUBBER stamps including the WIS kit if you don't already have yours. Trust me, just sign up for the auto ship!!!

Monday, June 07, 2010

QKD- Tuesday BLOG Hop

I hope you are enjoying yourself on the Tuesday edition of the Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. The Design Team members have been busy and you are in for a TREAT!!! 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!

As a DT we were challenged to use this sketch


True to form, the first thing I did was flip the sketch (I can't leave anything alone you know!)



I am so fortunate to get to work with the WIS KIT this month. The image is STUNNING and the accessory stamps the BEST! I stamped her out in Momento ink and then colored her up with my markers to match the background. I used two of the FABULOUS accessory stamps to create accent embellishments in each corner.

Rumor has it that the June WIS kit is almost already sold out, so I STRONGLY recommend that you get to the store and order yours NOW!

The next stop on the hop is the Whimsical Ink Sorority blog followed by Meredith's Blog.

When you finish the shop, be sure you end up at the store so you can pick up close outs of the remaining acrylic stamps, some NEW RUBBER stamps including the WIS kit if you don't already have yours. Trust me, just sign up for the auto ship!!!

Monday, May 31, 2010

QKD Tuesday Blog Hop- New Releases!!!

I hope you are enjoying yourself on the Tuesday edition of the Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. Blog Hop. This is NEW RELEASE week and you are in for a TREAT!!! 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!

As a DT we were challenged to show off the new releases using this sketch





I am so fortunate to get to work with the WIS KIT this month. The image is STUNNING and the accessory stamps the BEST! I stamped her out in Momento ink and then colored her up with my markers to match the background. The background paper is the new Gypsy Sister by Kaisercraft. I have been waiting to get my hands on this since I saw the first preview, but trust me, it is even better in real life. You WANT some!!! Don't you just love the way she is blowing bubbles? Does anyone ever outgrow blowing bubbles? To give them that shimmer I coated them with Glossy Accents and it is the perfect touch.

Rumor has it that the June WIS kit is almost already sold out, so I STRONGLY recommend that you get to the store and order yours NOW!

The next stop on the hop is the Whimsical Ink Sorority blog followed by Meredith's Blog.

When you finish the shop, be sure you end up at the store so you can pick up close outs of the remaining acrylic stamps, some NEW RUBBER stamps and then come back tomorrow for all the new releases!!!

Monday, May 24, 2010

Queen Kat 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!

We were challenged with an inspiration photo this week. I kept seeing the tuscan red color jumping out of it and used that when coloring Soleil.






The next stop on the hop is the Whimsical Ink Sorority blog followed by Meredith's Blog.

When you finish the hop, be sure you end up at the store so you can pick up all the new rubber stamps!!

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Here She Is!

The new Sin Bonnet series from Queen Kat Designs Stamp Co. I hope you are enjoying the hop to see all the many faces of Sin Bonnet. If you haven't been hopping along, please head back the the QKD Blog so don't miss a single one!

I am pleased to introduce 'WOWZA!'


Love the attitude! I have another version of her here too!

Now, I am going to send you to your final stop on the hop. The STORE! While you are there, note that all of the new RUBBER stamps are 10% off through Monday and all the remaining acrylic stamps are 60% off! WOW! What a deal!

Also- just a reminder, QKD has some fabulous publication incentives! So, if you are published and use QKD stamps- you WIN!

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Ok- so you are NOT seeing this. This image is from a set called Sin Bonnet Sue being released Friday at Queen Kat Designs Stamp, Co. We aren't typically allowed to do sneak peeks, but I loved this Sin Bonnet Wowza so much I BEGGED and got permission :)


I used some flower soft on the boa to fluff it up. Isn't she a hoot? Be certain to check back Friday. I will have another sample and we will be having a blog hop with ALL of the Sin Bonnet images for you to see and BUY!

Challenges:
Sketchy Colors #24 - Sketch
FBW #110 - flowers with butterflies, fairy or angel
ASC17 - photo inspiration

Monday, May 17, 2010

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!

Today we are to be sharing something that is monochromatic. I usually do a better job staying in the single color range, but this one, made with Busy Stamp Set, kind of got away from me - I just love it though, it makes me laugh!



The next stop on the hop is the Whimsical Ink Sorority blog followed by Meredith's Blog.

When you finish the hop, be sure you end up at the store so you can pick up all the new rubber stamps!!