Royal Kat Tuesday-Cupcake Inspiration

You should have hopped here from Keely's blog, if not you will want to go back to Queen Kat Designs Blog to be sure to check out all the wonderful things the Design Team has done this week.  This is inspiration week and our inspiration this week is CUPCAKES.  Any cupcakes. 

 

Here is the inspiration I used:

Those were the mini brownie bites I made for my girl’s Birthday in February.  I like the confetti sprinkles and the soft colors. 

I once again used Build A Bird and embellished with Happy Stixx I colored with my ink pad.   

This is my last hop with Queen Kat.  I want to take a minute to thank Vicki and the designers for a the opportunity to work with them the past 6 months.  I have learned a lot and have grown as a card maker.  I wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavors.   

Now hop on over to Erika's blog to see what she has done this week and wish her a fond farewell as well.  Be sure to go to the Queen Kat Designs Store to check out the new stamp lines.

Royal Kat Tuesday--Red, White and Blue

Welcome to another Royal Kat Tuesday.  You should have come here from Keely's blog, if not, you will want to go back to the Queen Kat Designs Blog

This week we have our Color Challenge to share with you.  Our colors this month are Red, White and Blue.  When I think of this color combo I think of Memorial Day, July 4th, parades and fire works.  I decided to do a scrapbook page as something a little different.

I used the “Birds of a Feather” set and more Happy Stixx on my project.  This time I used the printed word “Dad” and the ends of other sticks I used to write the labels for the other pictures.  The pictures were from our Memorial Day Parade this year and the sentiment reads “That noise you hear is the sound of freedom.”  I think it fits this page perfectly. 

Now hop on over to Erika's blog and don’t forget to stop at the Queen Kat Designs Store to check out the new lines of stamps.

Royal Kat TUESDAY

Welcome to Royal Kat Tuesday Blog Hop!  If you are starting here, you need to go back to Queen Kat Designs Blog and start at the beginning to see what everyone else has created for you.  You should have landed here from Keely's blog.

We have a fun sketch to work with today and here is my take on it.

I used the Birds of a Feather stamp set today and my Craft Stixx.  I love little lady bugs.  We call our youngest our LOVE BUG and she has lots of lady bug accessories, so this card would be perfect for her birthday.  The Craft Stixx are so much fun.  I ran mine across a white craft pad to change the color to go with my black and white card.  I also scored the the stick with my craft blade and then snapped off the end so the stick was the perfect length.  I think these are one of the coolest products I have seen in a while.  They are a fun way to add a sentiment to your card.



Now hop on over to Erika's blog and check out the Queen Kat Designs Store to pick up some new Rubbah!  The Queen Kat Vicki has been working on several new lines of stamps.

Royal Kat TUESDAY

Welcome to my first Royal Kat TUESDAY blog hop.  Rather than having two small hops each week we are now combining forces and having one large hop each Tuesday.  You should have hopped here from Keely's blog, if not, you will want to go back to the Queen Kat Designs Blog and start from the beginning.  You don't want to miss out on one bit of this talent.

 Here is my take on this week's sketch using Build A Bird.

 

Details 
Stamps:Build A Bird
Paper: Neenah Solar White, More Mustard, Perhaps-BasicGrey
Ink: Memento Black
Accessories: Happy Stixx, Grosgrain Ribbon

Aren't those Happy Stixx wonderful.  They are tiny popsicle sticks with phrases etched into them.  Very fun to work with on my projects.

Now hop on over to Erika's blog to see what she has created.  Don't forget to check out new products at Queen Kat Designs Store tomorrow.

Royal Kat Monday

Hello!  I hope you hopped here from Wynneth's blog, if not you will want to go back to the QKD blog and start the hop from the beginning.

Here is my card based on this week's inspiration piece.  

Time to hop to Keely's blog now.

Details:
Stamps:  Chessier Cat Girl
Paper: Sahara Sand, White, Bazzil Red, Indian Summer-BasicGrey

Ink:  Black, Copic Markers
Accessories:  Red Satin, Gray Grosgrain, White Ribbon

Royal Kat Monday--Taking a Break

Aaahhhh Monday.  Monday's are not sooo bad during the summer.  We run and do 50 things on the weekends and on Mondays I plan to stay home and relax a bit more.  So, as you are taking a moment to relax and be inspired today, be sure to check out all the wonderful blogs on the Queen Kat Designs Royal Kat Monday Blog Hop.  You can start at the beginning at the Queen Kat Designs Blog and as you hop along you should have stopped at Wynneth's before hopping here. 

Here is my little coffee break card for today.  Our color challenge for this week is to use blue and brown together.

A rather simple little card using Tea Time.  This set is not currently available, but it is new to me.  If you see any sets that are still in acrylic, snatch them up while you can.  Remember, all clear stamps are 60% off while supplies last, so get a good deal and add to your collection. 

Now hop on over to see what Keely has for you and then be sure to go to the Queen Kat Designs Store and get some of those clear stamps.

Royal Kat Monday

Happy Monday.  This is the first full week we have off of school and nothing planned.  We are already through 2 cans of sunscreen and have the back up ready.  I can't believe how nice it has been and how much time we have spent outside already.  It's going to be a long hot summer. You should have hopped here from Wynneth's blog, if not, you want to go back to the QueenKatDesigns blog  so you don't miss a thing.

Here is my card:

here is the sketch we had to work with:

Love the Fashion Dress line of stamps.  I think that the peacock in the designer paper is jealous. 

Details 
Stamps:  Fashion Dress #3
Paper: Rich Razzelberry, White, Eva-BasicGrey
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers
Accessories:  Rhinestones

Now head on over to see whatKeely & Erica have created for you today.  Don't forget to stop bye Queen Kat Designs, any acrylic stamps still in stock are 60% off.  While I love the new rubber stamps, you can't pass up a good deal.

Royal Kat Monday

Hi all.  It's Monday and the Queen Kat Designs store has some new yumminess for you.  I hope you have enjoyed hopping today to see the new stamps, you should have landed here from Wynneth's blog, if not 
 then you want to start at the beginning at the Queen Kat Designs Blog.  This week we have a sketch to work with, and here is what I did:

Here is the sketch:

 Isn't the little Cheshire Cat girl cute?  I had fun using my Nesties and making the mat for my image the 2 colors.  I hope you enjoy the card as much as I do. 

Details
Stamps: Cheshire Cat Stamp-Queen Kat Designs
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, BasicGrey Eva
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers
Accessories: Ribbon, Nestabilites, Jumbo Brads

Now hop on over to see what Keely has come up with for you, and at the end hop on into the Queen Kat Designs Store to snatch up a few goodies.

NEW RELEASE DAY

Today is new release day over at Queen Kat Designs.  You may want to go to the store, look around and fill up your baskets.  Have you seen the new fashion dresses?  Here is a taste of Fashion Dress #3.

 Details 
Stamps: Fashion Dress #3
Paper: Bordering Blue, Rose Red, DCWV Luxury Stack
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers
Accessories: Pearls, Gray Striped Ribbon.

I made this card using the Operation Write Home Stars and Stamps Sunday Sketch #19

Now go buy up the whole line of Fashion Dresses....you know you want to :)

Royal Kat Monday - A Recipe for Cute

I hope you are enjoying your long weekend.  We are headed up to our local parade today which my kids all LOVE.  Nothing better then sitting outside watching the youngest scouts, high school bands and Veterans all marching together.

You should have hopped here from Wynneth's blog, if not you will want to go back to the Queen Kat Designs Blog so you can catch all the inspiration.  This week we were to make anything but a card.  I have had this idea floating in my head and finally took the time to make it.  I unmounted my rubber stamps this winter and saved all the wood blocks.  I used one of the larger blocks and turned it into a recipe card holder.  I have visions of using other blocks for photo holders.

Details
Stamps: Cookie the Baker
Paper: Ava-BasicGrey
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers
Accessories: Wood block, Clothes Pin, White Spray Paint, Nesties Labels 4

Now hop on over to see what Keely has waiting for you.  Then hop on over to the Queen Kat Designs store  and get FREE Shipping Come over and order anything you'd like in any amount and get your order shipped for FREE. Use Coupon code: shipmem10 valid 5/31/10 only

Come back on Wednesday and see samples of the new release and grab up some new cuteness at the QKD store.

Friday Fun - Congrats Chelsea

Today is the last day of high school for Chelsea (Kim's oldest daughter.)  In honor of this, make a card using her school colors.....yellow & blue (neutrals can be white, cream, &/or black)  I am again featuring the newest stamp line from Queen Kat Designs called Sin Bonnet Sue.  Here are my creations with Clicker Sue:

 

Hop on over to the QKD Store and you could get Free Stamps!!!  Here are 2 ways:

#1

Would you like to get your ENTIRE STAMP order FREE?
Then place an order... any stamp order... any amount... any day this weekend beginning NOW!

Each order you place and pay for between now and Monday night at 11:59 PM PST will qualify as an entry into the FREE order giveaway!

#2

For every $25 you spend at Queen Kat Designs now through Monday night at 11:59pm PST you will be entered to win a $25 Gift Certificate for rubber stamps!

Now, check out what the other Friday Fun Chicks have done with their challenge this week.  If you would like to play along please leave us a link to your card here in the comments.

Kim 

Sherry

Christi

Jimmi

Sara

One last thing.  Please be sure to come back tomorrow for the Operation Write Home Memorial Day Weekend Blog Hop.  It is a wonderful organization which helps spread joy around the world by providing hand made cards to our deployed heroes to write home.  It's amazing how one card can make so many people happy.  I am happy to make a card, the soldier is happy to be able to send something home, and the loved one at home is glad to hear from their hero.  So stop bye tomorrow and check things out. 

Royal Kat Monday - Art Deco

Happy Monday!  You should have hopped here from Wynneth's blog, if you are starting here you will want to go back to the beginning at the Queen Kat Designs Blog.

Here is my art deco inspired card. 

My card is based on this inspiration:

Art deco design is characterized by the use of chrome and symmetrical tiers.  On my card I used a metallic pink card stock in the back and I tiered my layers to mimic the design of the buildings in the art piece.  I love that the mother in this image is also reminiscent of that 1920's feel, which is when art deco design was in it's height. 

Details
Stamps: Mommy 2
Paper: Rich Razzelberry, White, Green at Heart-BasicGrey, metallic pink
Ink:  Copic Markers

Now you need to hop on over to see what Keely has for you. 

Want some FREE stamps? Stop bye the  Queen Kat Designs Store before 11:59pm tonight and place an order and on Tuesday one person who placed an order this weekend will get a complete refund making their order 100% FREE!  Even if your order is not Free you can still get some great deals.  Everyone can get 10% off rubber stamps and 60% off any acrylic stamps still in stock.  

Friday Fun and a Sinful Blog Hop

Hi all!  This week I have a twofer for you.  It's a double hop, our regularly scheduled Friday Fun Challenge and a new line of stamps released from Queen Kat Designs called Sin Bonnet Sue. 

Kim is our hostess this month and has given us this picture to as an inspiration piece.

A very yummy picture.  I wanted to use the colors as inspiration and came up with this:

Do you see that ribbon?  I just got it this week....you know how I like my ribbon and May Arts makes some great ribbons.

And another sample using TV Sue:

The Hubs was getting rid of some old work jeans and I decided to recycle them.  It really confused my kids why was I cutting up daddy's pants? hehe.  I think they look pretty good on this card.  I also used a small piece of the fabric to add some texture to the chair making it look like a nice worn denim chair. 

If you want to see more Sin Bonnet Sue samples (she is quite the character and gets herself in a lot of trouble ;) ) please check out the rest of Queen Kat blogs that are hopping today and then go to the store.  All rubber will be 10% off and acrylic stamps still in stock will be 60% off through Monday.

Queen Kat Designs
Meredith
Vicki
Shannon
Lara
DIS
Nancy
Jules
Kimme **You are Here**
Alex
QKD Store

And.....as always we would love for you to play along with us on the Friday Fun Challenge.  Please leave a link with your creation in the comments.  And check out the other Friday Fun Chicks cards too.

Kim 

Sherry

Christi

Jimmi

Sara

 

Enjoy your weekend. 

Royal Kat Monday - I Have the Blues

Hi all.  I hope you came here from Wynneth's blog, if not, you will want to start back at the QKD blog so you don't miss any inspiration this week.  This week we were to make a monochromatic card. 

 
Details 
Stamps: Bon Voyage
Paper: Night of Navy, Brocade Blue, White, (unknown dsp)
Ink: Memneto Black, Copic Markers,
Accessories: Copic ABS, Blue Twill Tape, Buttons

Join us again on Friday for a special New Release peak.  Now hop on over to Keely's blog to see what she has created for you this week.  And you will want to stop by the Queen Kat Designs Store to pick up some acrylic stamps at 60% off.  Remember, we have gone to gray laser etched rubber now and the quality is incredible. 

Royal Kat Monday-Monkeying Around

It is time for another Royal Kat Monday Blog Hop.  You should have hopped over from Lara's blog, if not then go back to the beginning at the QKD blog  for the full list of blogs so you don't miss a thing.  We each have such different projects every week.
Here is my project:

Based on this sketch:

Details 
Stamps: Sock Monkey
Paper: Real Red, White, Luxe DSP
Ink: Black Ink, Copic Markers
Accessories: Jumbo Brads, Corner Rounder

Now head on over to see what Keely has done, then stop bye the Queen Kat Designs Store to snatch up these cute little monkeys.  Remember, any acrylic stamps are 50% off while still in stock, get them while you can!

Royal Kat Monday - May is for Mothers

Royal Monday and it is quite a Monday.  You should have hopped here from Lara's blog, if not then you want to start at the beginning at the QKD blog to catch all the details.  There is so much to talk about today so bare with me.  First off there is a MAJOR sale.  All remaining QKD Acrylic stamps are 60% off through May 4th!! What's left is what you get.. That legacy of QKD is over and we are jumping head first into rubbah!

Yes, Queen Kat is now a RUBBER stamp company.  I look forward to seeing the details pop with the rubber in a way that may have been lost in the past.

Next, this weekend we are celebrating the move to rubber and the re-release of all the Queen Kat stamps with an on-line crop.  Join Vicki and the Design Team over at the Castle for a fun weekend of challenges and stamping and chatting.  


And....it is the beginning of the month which means new releases!

Here is our sketch for today:

And here is my card:

 I moved the embellishment to the top of the circle, but otherwise left the sketch as it was.  I L-O-V-E this image.  How great for a new mom or for any mother.  This one will be mailed out to my mom right away for Mother's Day. 

Details

Stamps:  Mommy #2
Paper: Rose Red, Rose Red DSP, White
Ink: Copics, Printer
Accessories: Green Satin Ribbon, Heart Button, White Ribbon, Nestabilities Circle, Scallop Circle, Fancy Tags

Now, hop on over to see Keely and don't forget to jump on over to the QKD Store so that you can take advantage of the big sale. 

Royal Kat Monday - Inpiration week

Monday morning means it's time to Hop into the week with a Royal Kat Monday Blog Hop.  First of all, have you made the move to the new castle?  You need to check it out here at: http://qkdcastle.spruz.com/ Be sure to take a look around.  Have you heard the BIG NEWS?  It's all in the castle ;)

Now on to the hop....You should have hopped over from Wynneth's blog, if not then you want to start from the beginning at the QKD blog to see all the lovely creations for this week.
Here is this week's inspiration piece:

Here is my take on it: 

You can see that I used the red and blue colors and lots of circles on this card as taken from inspiration piece.  Do you see it? 

Details 
Stamps: Carnival Kitty
Paper: Not Quite Navy, Real Red, White, Cupcake-BasicGrey
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers, Blue Gel Pen
Accessories: Brads, White Ribbon (colored with blue Copic marker)

Now hop on over to see what Keely has done this week and don't forget to stop bye the Queen Kat Store for some great deals on these wonderful stamps.

Royal Kat Monday - Color Me Happy

Hi all!  It's Monday again and that means it's time to Hop into the week with a Royal Kat Monday Blog Hop.  You should have hopped over from Wynneth's blog, if not then you want to start from the beginning at the QKD blog to see all the lovely creations for this week.

The Challenge:  Our challenge this week was to use the colors yellow, blue, and green with any stamp set.  I decided to dig out the Lime Rickey which has all these colors already in it.  I love these little birds and was inspired by the weekend crop to make a card with flowers although I don't have any floral stamps from QueenKat, I didn't let that stop me.  I decided to let the sentiment take center stage and use some paper flowers to jazz it up.

 

Details


Stamps: Greetings #1
Paper: Certainly Celery, Lime Rickey-BasicGrey, White
Ink: Pacific Point, Blue Gel Pen, Stardust Gel Pen
Accessories: Gem Brad, Sizzex Flower Die

Now hop on over to Keely and see what she has in store for you.  Don't forget to land in the Queen Kat Designs Store where you can get several stamp sets up to 30% off during the Big Secret Sale.

Royal Kat Monday - Carnival Kitty

This week a I have a very sweet card using the new Carnival Kitty stamp set.   I hope you have hopped here from Wynneth's blog, if not, you will want to start at the beginning at the Queen Kat Designs Blog so you don't miss a thing.

Here is the sketch we have to work with this week:

Details

Stamps: Carnival Kitty
Paper: Old Olive, Pacific Point, White, Cupcake-BasicGrey
Ink: Memento-Tuxedo black, Copic Markers, Red Gel Pen, White Gel Pen
Accessories: Standard Circle Nestabilities, Standard Circle Scallop Nestabilities

Isn't that a sweet little kitty?  I just want to take a bite out of the lollipop.  I know that the paper has ice cream and popsicles not lollipops, but it's all sweet and all good to me.  Now Hop on over to see what Keely has for you this week, and don't forget to hop over and shop at the Queen Kat Designs Store and put this little kitty in your shopping cart. 

Queen Kat New Release Day

It's new release day over at Queen Kat Designs and I wanted to show you another sample with Pop Dragon.  This time I made her all pink and girly like.

Isn't she cute???? I used the buttons to mimic the bubbles and I LOVE this paper from the Lime Ricky collection of BasicGrey.  Now hurry over to the Queen Kat Designs Store and pop her in your cart! 

Details

Stamps:  Pop Dragon
Paper: Lime Rickey-BasicGrey, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, White
Ink: Memento-Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Accessories: Orange Grosgrain Ribbon, Buttons