Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Royal Wednesday Blog Hop

It is that time again! Time for the QKD Royal Wednesday Blog Hop. If you are here from Jules' blog, you are on the right track. If not, head back to the QKD blog and start from the beginning! This challenge was an inspiration challenge -- I loved the cool green and blue and wanted to highlight them on the card.




Time to head off to Tina's blog for her post, but if you get lost during the hop, you can come back and find your way using the list.


QKD blog
Shannon's blog
Jules' blog
Penny's blog
Tina's blog
Vicki's blog
Maria's blog
Kelly's blog
Kelly Jean's blog
WIS blog
Bev (SG's) blog
Andrea's blog
Victoria's blog
Lara's blog
Anessa's blog
Helene's blog
Alex's blog
Nina's blog
The Store


Sunday, August 23, 2009

Sunday Random Thoughts

When I pulled up my blog today, I had planned to write about my stress, about how overwhelmed that I was feeling, but instead of going straight to the compose new post, I stopped to look my Reading List -- you know that list of posts from the blogs that you follow -- and I pulled up the latest blog entry from Women to Women: Sharing Jesus and these words by Diane Nobel struck such a chord in me:

Do you believe this? Do you really believe that no matter how bad things become, we have a Savior who has power and authority over it? Do you believe that no sickness you or your loved ones experience has to be the end of the story? Do you believe as you look at the death, decay, destruction and decadence on every side of you, that Jesus is standing in front of it? Sometimes I think our globe must surely resemble a tomb in a cosmic cemetery from God's perspective. But if you look closely enough, there is One with a scroll in His hand and He is about to unfurl it. If you're attentive enough, you can see He is taking a deliberate breath. And I have no doubt, that when He speaks again...it will be thunderous!

13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant
about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men,
who have no hope. 14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again
and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus
those who have fallen asleep in him.
15 According to the Lord's own word,
we tell you that we who are still alive,
who are left till the coming of the Lord,
will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep.
16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven,
with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel
and with the trumpet call of God,
and the dead in Christ will rise first.
17 After that, we who are still alive and are left
will be caught up together with them in the clouds
to meet the Lord in the air.
And so we will be with the Lord forever.
18 Therefore encourage each other with these words.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Do you believe this? Then may you be encouraged by it today!


What a glorious Father I have and no matter what I do believe in Him and all that He has given me! I know that Diane was talking about the stress in my life, but yet, these verses were what I needed today, a reminder that there is nothing He cannot overcome, even death. And all of these earthly struggles are just that earthly. If He can raise Lazarus from the dead, He can provide every one of my needs. Sometimes I need a reminder that He provides and I praise Him for that!




Saturday, August 22, 2009

Verona's Challenge

Head over to the Whimsical Ink Sorority blog to take place in Verona's Challenge! Each week, a gorgeous image featuring Maigan Lynn's designs is posted. Use the image to create a card, layout, or tag

For this week, your project must contain the colors pink, blues, reds, & purples, and at least 3 pearls. Everything else is up to you!

So, head over to Whimsical Ink now to check out the challenge and play along -- you could win a stamp!

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

QKD Royal Wednesday Blog Hop!

Yes, it is Wednesday again and it is time for the blog hop for Queen Kat Designs. If you are here from Jules' blog, then you are on the right track!!! If not, head back to the beginning at the QKD blog. The challenge this week was a color challenge -- use teal and pink!



I used the Random Text background stamp and created my own patterned paper. I stamped it on white cardstock and then used watered down acrylic paints to wash over the stamped background.

Time to head off to Tina's blog for her creation.

If you get lost, here is a list of the entire hop to help you along.

QKD blog
Shannon's blog
Jules' blog
Penny's blog
Tina's blog
Vicki's blog
Maria's blog
Kelly's blog
Kelly Jean's blog
WIS blog
Jen's blog
Bev (SG's) blog
Andrea's blog
Victoria's blog
Lara's blog
Anessa's blog
Helene's blog
Alex's blog
The Store



Friday, August 14, 2009

QKD News - Calls and a Sale

Current QKD Sales:

55% off of all Clearance items
35% off of all Paper Packs
35% off of all Grab Bags
25% off of the Special Deal Section
20% off of all QKD Stamps
20% off of all Past Kits
35% off of all Acrylic Blocks
*Stamp Exclusions: Separates line, Mini Sets and ATC Backers
**Scrapbooking kit Exclusions: Royal kits

EVERY order over $25 gets a Grab bag worth at least $13.50 while supplies last (we have lots!)

Sale runs from 7/29/09 through 8/15/09 or until everything is gone!


Royal Stamping Maid Call


The Queen Kat Designs Royal Court (www.katstamps.com) is looking for some new a Royal Stamping Maid. This team receives new stamps each month. The term is 6 months for this round. (October 1, 2009-March 30, 2010).

We are accepting applications from August 12, 2009 through September 15, 2009. You are not required to use Queen Kat Designs images for this call but it’s a plus if you do. At this time we are only accepting applications from people with current blogs.

Queen Kat is looking for one very special person to help with designing 4 special super duper projects a month (must be at least 2 cards). Inspire others on online forums and through your blog. We are looking for someone who is dedicated to great stamped projects and someone who has lots of enthusiasm for Queen Kat Designs’ stamps & kits.

Do you have writing ability? Can you provide fun, funky and creative cards? Do you have time for our design team? Do you want to be royalty? Can you play nice with others? If yes, Then fill out the application and send it in! Only serious applicants only please.

Royal Court Responsibilities

Royal Court members will create 4 original projects per month (must include at least 2 cards). A document outlining assignment requirements will be provided if you are selected for the team.

In addition, Royal Court members are expected to submit to post QKD projects regularly in online galleries and blogs. Designers must be able to submit their best work consistently and to meet regular deadlines. As well as participate in our weekly blog hop on Wednesday’s.

Royal Court Perks

· Each month you will receive new stamps to work with and keep for your collection.

· Royal Court members receive 35% discount on QKD stamps.

· You’ll have your own album in the Queen Kat Designs gallery.

· On the 15th of each month you’ll have the opportunity to get QKD stamps at 40% off.

· From time to time we have private Royal Court crops. There’s fun and prizes involved.

· You’ll receive a welcome packet with lots of fun stuff

Please see info below and take your time to prepare a well thought out application.
What to do…
Make 1 card with each of the 2 sketches below:
http://katstamps.com/gallery4/photo.php?p=1254
http://katstamps.com/gallery4/photo.php?p=1255

Provide a write up on how to make each card step by step

c. Email images of your cards to info@katstamps.com (Resize images! They may be no larger than 500 pixels on any 1 side. Resided pictures will not be accepted.)
Submit 5 of your best handmade stamped cards. In addition to the sketch cards above and you do not need to send instructions for these. They can be cards that are on blogs and galleries. Send all images and application in ONE email.

Include the following information in the body of your email: Your full name, mailing address, phone number, blog or website address, email address.

Provide one paragraph about yourself telling us about you and make sure your personality shines through.

General Questions…
Would you say you are primarily a stamper or a scrapbooker?

How long have you been stamping/scrapbooking?

Have you had any stamped work published? If so, list the publications.

Have you participated in any other design teams? If so, please explain (ie.. guest designer, regular designer, for store, for manufacturer, for kit company), and if currently on other teams, please list those teams and your commitment. Please list the work load and the length of your commitments as well as names of companies.

What is your motivation for participating in our design team?

Do you currently own any Queen Kat Designs stamps? If not, why not? (Please be candid)

7. In which online communities/ galleries do you currently participate? Please provide a link to your online gallery (or galleries if you maintain more than one).

8. Do you have a blog? Are you able/ willing to make at least one post per week to promote our products?

8. Do you have any conflicts with posting for Queen Kat Designs on your blog on Wednesday’s? (We do a weekly Royal Court blog hop that everyone participates in.)

Are you able/ willing to commit to a 6 month term with QKD at this time?

· Have you ever bailed out on a design team commitment? If so, please explain and be candid here as well.

Good Luck and Happy Stamping. Winner(s) will be contacted by September 20th via email.

Please note that all personal information received is never made public or sold to any one. Also, please be honest in your answers. False information can result in your application being denied or your term being canceled at any time.



WIS Sister Call

The Queen Kat Designs Royal Court (www.katstamps.com) is looking for some/a new Royal Stamping Maid(s) to specialize in our Whimsical Ink stamp collection (whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com). This team receives new stamps each month. The term is 6 months for this round. (October 1, 2009-March 30, 2010).

We are accepting applications from August 12, 2009 through September 15, 2009. You are not required to use Queen Kat Designs images for this call but it’s a plus if you do. At this time we are only accepting applications from people with current blogs.

Queen Kat is looking for one or more very special person(s) to help with designing 4 special spectacular projects a month (must be at least 2 cards). Inspire others on online forums and through your blog. We are looking for someone who is dedicated to great stamped projects and someone who has lots of enthusiasm for Queen Kat Designs’ stamps & kits.

Can you color? Do you have writing ability? Can you provide fun, funky and creative cards? Do you have time for our design team? Do you want to be royalty? Can you play nice with others? If yes, Then fill out the application and send it in! Only serious applicants only please.

Royal Court Responsibilities

Royal Court members will create 4 or more original projects per month (must include at least 2 cards). A document outlining assignment requirements will be provided if you are selected for the team.

In addition, Royal Court members are expected to submit to post QKD projects regularly in online galleries and blogs. Designers must be able to submit their best work consistently and to meet regular weekly deadlines. As well as participate in our weekly blog hop on Wednesday’s.

Royal Court Perks

· Each month you will receive new stamps to work with and keep for your collection.
· Royal Court members receive 35% discount on QKD stamps.
· You’ll have your own album in the Queen Kat Designs gallery.
· On the 15th of each month you’ll have the opportunity to get QKD stamps at 40% off.
· From time to time we have private Royal Court crops. There’s fun and prizes involved.
· You’ll receive a welcome packet with lots of fun stuff
· Each Whimsical Ink Sorority Sister will receive all of the word stamp sets and accessory stamps that are released during their term. *Limited to the word stamp sets that are released as a part of the WIS line.

Please see info below and take your time to prepare a well thought out application.

What to do…

Email the QKD office for sample images to create at least 2 cards with. Each card must be hand colored (Copics, markers, pencils, paints.. etc) info@katstamps.com (Please allow 24 hours for your email to come. These are personally sent out by Queen Kat and this is NOT an automated email address.)

-The watermark MUST stay on the image. This is NOT a digi stamp and should not be used as one after the call. QKD does not produce or support digi stamps.

-Use at least 2 layers of cardstock on your cards and at least 1 embellishment.

Email images of your cards to info@katstamps.com (Resize images! They may be no larger than 500 pixels on any 1 side. Resided pictures will not be accepted.)

Submit 5 of your best handmade stamped cards. In addition to the cards above and you do not need to send instructions for these. They can be cards that are on blogs and galleries. Send all images and application in ONE email.

Include the following information in the body of your email: Your full name, mailing address, phone number, blog or website address, email address.

Provide one paragraph about yourself telling us about you and make sure your personality shines through.

General Questions…

Would you say you are primarily a stamper or a scrapbooker?

How long have you been stamping/scrapbooking?

Have you had any stamped work published? If so, list the publications.

Have you participated in any other design teams? If so, please explain (ie.. guest designer, regular designer, for store, for manufacturer, for kit company), and if currently on other teams, please list those teams and your commitment. Please list the work load and the length of your commitments as well as names of companies.

What is your motivation for participating in our design team?

Do you currently own any Queen Kat Designs stamps? If not, why not? (Please be candid)

In which online communities/ galleries do you currently participate? Please provide a link to your online gallery (or galleries if you maintain more than one).

Do you have a blog? Are you able/ willing to make at least one post per week to promote our products?

· Do you have any conflicts with posting for Queen Kat Designs on your blog on Wednesday’s? (We do a weekly Royal Court blog hop that everyone participates in.)

Are you able/ willing to commit to a 6 month term with QKD at this time?

· Have you ever bailed out on a design team commitment? If so, please explain and be candid here as well.

Good Luck and Happy Stamping. Winner(s) will be contacted by September 20th via email.

Please note that all personal information received is never made public or sold to any one. Also, please be honest in your answers. False information can result in your application being denied or your term being cancelled at any time.


Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Royal Wednesday Blog Hop

The blog hop for this week was a sketch challenge!!! Check out the QKD blog for the sketch and the complete order for the hop if you get lost. If you came here from Jules' blog, you are on the right track. If you just stumbled on my blog, go back to the QKD blog to start from the beginning and see all the wonderful projects!!!

I pulled out my fairy background stamp and one of the silhouette fairies. LOVE THEM!!!



Now, head over to Tina's blog to see what she created.

Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Royal Release Day!!!!

Are you loving the new releases from Queen Kat Designs so far? If you just stumbled on my blog, you have missed the previous two releases, so go back to the beginning -- the QKD blog to start your hop so you do not miss a single release!!! If you came here from Jules' blog, then you are on the right track.

I got to play with two wonderful background stamps this month -- Random Text background and Fish Net background -- these were so fun to play with and I enjoyed seeing the different ways that I could use them.

Check out this layout that I did with the fishnet background stamp:



Here's one that I did using the Random Text background stamp:



Now, head over to Tina's blog to see what new release she got to play with this month!!

Saturday, August 01, 2009

Live, Imagine, Create



I am so lucky to be the Guest Creative Team Member for Live Imagine Create!

This is a great site and I am so happy to be a part of it. There are several challenges for August (I am hosting a couple myself), so we would love to have you come and visit, play along, and enjoy all the fun!!!



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