On the Third Day of Christmas . . . Plus New Release Blog Hop - QKD

It is time again for the QKD sneak peak release hop! Can you say that three times? Yes, three times since today is my third day of Christmas here on the blog!

For the QKD blog hop, you should have come here from my Saturday stamping partner Helene, if not, head back to the QKD blog and start from the beginning!

I am loving the new releases so far!!! I absolutely love Melia's dragons (remember the Christmas Tree Dragon from Saturday!) and when I saw Frozen Dragon, I had to have him. He is just adorable with that pouty look on his face.



I used red flocking on his coat and on his hat, but it didn't photograph well. But, making this gift card holder was such a fun and easy project. I used double-sided patterned paper, folded it, stapled it and it was finished! Here are some side views of the project.




Thanks for stopping by, now it is time to head off to Meredith's blog! I can't wait to see what she has created!

Right now there is a shipping sale going on at QKD
Cyber Days Shipping Sale
Save on shipping rates!
Spend $20 get $2 shipping...
Spend $50 get FREE Shipping...
Spend $100 get FREE shipping & a FREE stamp set!
(Good through 12/1/09)

Here is the complete list if you need it.

QKD blog
Alex's blog
Vicki's blog
Kelly's blog
Helene's blog
Penny's blog
Meredith's blog
Linda's blog
Anita's blog
Sara's blog
Ashley's blog
Queen Kat Designs Store

On the Second Day of Christmas . . .

QKD gave to me two bicycle tires. What! LOL! Okay, I am trying to keep up with the theme of the song, but it really isn't working that well.

But my project for today is a card using the Ride with Me stamp set. I stamped the presents on another piece of cardstock and then layered on to my card base.



While this stamp set has all the extras that can work for the holidays, the bicycle part could also used for a layout about riding bikes, the first bike, etc.

So, today's project is somewhat of a non-traditional Christmas stamp set. Stay tuned for tomorrow's sneak peak blog hop. I have another dragon to share!!!!

On the First Day . . .

of Christmas, Queen Kat Designs gave to me a Dragon with a Christmas tree.



That's right! I am trying to get in the Christmas spirit and being the scrooge that I am, it is a struggle, but how can you not smile when you see that dragon! He is just adorable! That is one of the great parts of the Christmas stamps at QKD -- there are the traditional ones that I will share later on during my 12 Days of Christmas and the whimsical ones! And don't forget to think outside the box for Christmas ideas! So join me for these next days to see the fun ways to use Queen Kat Designs stamps for your Christmas projects.

Polka Dot Plum and Brandy Designs

Ready for a Black Friday sale -- check out what Brandy Designs and Polka Dot Plum have in store for Friday!!!

Royal Kat Monday - Queen Kat Designs

Okay, it is another week of QKD Royal Monday Blog Hop! But before I get to the hop -- check out the new Twilight stamps in the store! Perfect for either Team Jacob or Team Edward!!!

Okay, now back to the challenge -- this week was an inspiration challenge, check out the QKD blog for the inspiration piece. You should have come from Helene's blog; if not head back to QKD blog and start from the beginning.

I pulled out my Basic Grey patterned paper and loved the blue colors in it, so I decided to use it for my card. Once I colored Sweet Lolita with blues and gave her some blond hair, I decided to back the blue with the orange/yellow Basic Grey. The white pattern in the orange/yellow BG reminded me of the chandelier from the inspiration piece.




Now, head off to Meredith's blog and see how she was inspired.

And there are some great sales right now: November 8th through November 30th
Buy 2 stamp sets get 1 separates stamp free
Buy 3 separates stamps and get 1 free
($3.99 value or less)

For every 2 stamp sets you order, you get 1 separate stamp for free! The more you order the more free stamps you'll receive.

Don't forget to start back at the QKD blog on Tuesday for the second half of the QKD fabulous design team!

Here's the blog hop in case you need it as you go along!

QKD blog
Alex's blog
Vicki's blog
Kelly's blog
Helene's blog
Penny's blog
Meredith's blog
Linda's blog
Anita's blog
Sara's blog
Ashley's blog
Queen Kat Designs Store

Special Release Blog Hop!!!

Have you been enjoying all the fun of the QKD birthday week!!! I know I have and hope you have too! Today's special release blog hop is featuring the fantastic designs of Kelly Kost. You should have hopped here from Meredith's blog, if not head back to the beginning at the QKD blog and start from there.

I got to play with Inner Beauty and oh my!!! It is wonderful.



What more can you say! These images rock!!! Thanks so much for stopping by, and now it is time to head off to Jules' blog and see her creations.


Alex
Meredith
Penny
Jules
Kelly B
Sara
Anessa
Lara
Linda
Anita
Nancy
Steph
Helene
Vicki
QKD Store

Happy Birthday QKD!

That's right! It is birthday week at Queen Kat Designs. We have lots planned for this week and want you to be a part of it. The PCP group can be found HERE

Monday:
Royal Kat Monday Blog hop: QKD Blog
Color Challenge: At our group @ PCP

Tuesday:
Sketch Challenge: At our group @ PCP

Wednesday:
Royal Kat Wednesday Blog hop: QKD Blog
Inspiration Challenge: At our group @ PCP

Thursday:
Royal Blog Hop: @ QKD Blog
"Crop" night At our group @ PCP 8-10 pm EST

Friday:
Thanksgiving Challenge: At our group @ PCP

Queen Kat Designs - Royal Monday Blog Hop!

Are you loving the great hops twice a week? Well, so do I!!! I hope you started at the QKD blog and have been hopping along -- if so, you came here from Helene's blog, if not, go back and start from the beginning, so you don't miss a thing!!!

This week, was a color challenge -- use pink, purple, white, and gray, on your project. I decided to pull out and use Sweet Lolita. I love this stamp.

Here's my card:


I love her eyes! I think they just pop.

As you hop along, the next stop is Meredith's blog" Then make sure you make it to the Queen Kat Designs Store because until November 30th - it is free stamp month!

Buy 2 stamp sets get 1 separates stamp free
Buy 3 separates stamps and get 1 free ($3.99 value or less)

For every 2 stamp sets you order you get 1 separate stamp for free! The more you order the more free stamps you'll receive.

Here's the list in case you need it!

QKD blog
Alex's blog
Vicki's blog
Kelly's blog
Helene's blog
Penny's blog -- you are here!
Meredith's blog
Linda's blog
Anita's blog
Sara's blog
Ashley's blog
Queen Kat Designs Store

Royal Monday Blog Hop

So, here it is, time again for the Queen Kat Designs Royal Monday blog hop. If you came here from the blog of my Saturday posting partner Helene, then you are on the right track, if not, then head back to the QKD blog and start from the beginning so you do not miss anything at all!!

This week was to use a sketch by the fabulous Queen Kat herself!


I turned it a bit to come up with my card:


I used the Bat Winged Lolita stamp and the Fairy Background Stamp for my card. Thanks for stopping by, so now it is time to head off to Meredith's blog.

Then stop back in on Wednesday for the other QKD hop.


QKD blog
Alex's blog
Vicki's blog
Kelly's blog
Helene's blog
Penny's blog
Meredith's blog
Linda's blog
Anita's blog
Sara's blog
Ashley's blog
Queen Kat Designs Store

QKD Wednesday Blog Hop Reveal!!

I am not hopping today, but my wonderful creative DT sisters at QKD are hopping!!! Make sure you go and give them some love!!!!

Here's the list of the hop!!!

QKD blog
Shannon's blog
Jules' blog
Maria's blog
WIS blog
Bev (SG's) blog
Andrea's blog
Lara's blog
Anessa's blog
Nina's blog
Nancy's blog
Stephanie's blog
Katarina's blog
Queen Kat Designs Store

Release Week - QKD

It is that time again!!! It is release week at Queen Kat Designs. The new stamps will hit the store on Wednesday, but the fabulous Monday blog hoppers get to give you a preview!!! Isn't is so exciting!!!! And on Wednesday, the other hoppers will get to show you their samples with the sets!!!

But before I show you my preview, I also want to mention a special Birthday hop and release on November 19. That's right. It is QKD's birthday!!! Party, party, party!!!

You should have made it here by hopping from the ever creative blog of Helene!

So, for my project, I used Bunny Chan. She was so much fun to play with! Okay, I don't have any Copics, so I have to think outside the box a little when I am coloring my images. For this layout, I stamped Bunny Chan on some vellum (don't you have some in your stash as well). Then I colored on the reverse side of the stamped image. And the markers that I used are my daughter's Crayola! Yes, that's right Crayola. So, I definitely don't have the cool blended look but I love how the image turned out and then I added it to my layout.




Thanks so much for stopping by!!! Now head off to Meredith's blog to see what fabulous creation she has to share today!

And as you are hopping along, don't forget to head to the store for this week's special: Buy 2 stamp sets get 1 separates stamp free ($3.99 or less) or buy 3 separates get 1 free.

Don't forget Wednesday's hop!!!

Here is the complete list for today's hop.

QKD blog
Alex's blog
Vicki's blog
Kelly's blog
Helene's blog
Penny's blog You are here!!!
Meredith's blog
Linda's blog
Anita's blog
Sara's blog
Ashley's blog
Queen Kat Designs Store