Time To Celebrate?!

I can't tell you how many times I have needed a "manly" stamp to make a card from! Does that happen to you?! Well, I needed one for my DH to tell him how proud I am of him for doing good on a test recently so I found myself in that "dilemma"! Then, it dawned on me..... I can use my "Kiss Me Frog" stamp! Now my DH is my prince and he's much better looking then a frog but, if I knew that when I went I went to kiss that frog I'd kiss him twice! LOL!



So I used the "Kiss Me Frog" stamp for the image and I colored him with my Koh-I-Nor pencils and Gamsol, I used my Coluzzle to cut out the circles but those dots...how'd I do that?! Well, I used a plastic canvas circle!! Now how's that for an inexpensive crafting tool?! Easy to punch the circle and then cut or vice versus! Easy peasy!

Well, I hope you like my card but, before you rush off to get your frog stamp let me tell you the GOOD news....
SALES!!! YEAH!! The Queen has a huge sale going on right now!! Yep, that's right, I said that favorite 4 letter word.... SALE! Up to 55% off certain items AND, get this....my other favorite 4 letter word?! FREE!!! Yes, I said it, I said FREE!!! If you buy a certain amount you get a free grab bag of goodies! I love surprises so when I bought my first stamps from the Queen I got one of these too! It was packed FULL of good stuff! Now how can you resist a deal like that?! You can't so, now, whatcha waitin' for?!!

Have fun shopping......

Michelle

Way 2 Go!

This is one happy frog in this stamp! I think he knows he's about to be kissed and turned back into "Prince Charming"! LOL! One thing about that story is they never tell what he did to be turned into a frog anyway....that's probably a good story (to make up) for another day! LOL! Since there are so many reasons to congratulate and honor people this time of year with graduations, weddings, promotions...all sorts of things, finally mowing the grass....you're going to need some "boy" type stamps as well to make those cards right?! Well take a look at this one and see if it could work for your cards;



The name of this stamp is "Kiss Me Frog" and is available for a few more days at 40% off making it less then $2! Now that's a deal I can handle! I also used one of the word stamps from "Congratulations" set (4 stamps for $5.99). The rest of Queen Kat's Stamps are on sale 40% off too! Go take a peek and see which of these you can't live without too!

Yummy For My Tummy

Mmmmm me want yummy cupcake! Take a look at what I created with Queen Kat's interchangeable stamp set called "Build A Sweet";



Mmmmmm, oh wait you're back! LOL! Seriously don't these cupcakes look like they have mounds of yummy frosting on them?! Okay so I'm starving as I type this, well not really but if I had one of these in front of me I'd certainly be breaking my diet! LOL! The best thing about this set is that if you are one to prefer your cupcakes with a cherry on top, well there's a stamp for that! Need a birthday one, yep there's one for that, prefer yours with a little ice cream on the side...well guess what...there's an ice cream cone stamp in the set too! YEAH! I colored these using my Copic markers and matched the colors to my DP. The stamp is obviously just one stamp but, a little masking off and I can have as many as I want! Today, I wanted 3! I added a little Shimmerz to them to make them sparkle as if they had the bakers sugar on top as well. They're supposed to be chocolate but you could make them any flavor you wanted!! Okay, I think I need to go get my breakfast.....coffee?! He he he there's a stamp for that too! Why don't you visit Queen Kat's store and see what other "yummy" stamps she has to tempt your tastebuds....or your wallet! I'd suggest hurrying though her 40% off sale won't last long....yep that's right SALE AT QUEEN KAT'S STORE!! See ya there!

TGIF!

Wooossh....there went my week again! I'm so ready for the weekend and a much needed break! I don't seem to take as many as I should and really need to change that! I have a good friend who lives in town near me and, being military families, this is something considering we worked together at our last base our DH's were stationed at and are now here we are together again! I love when that happens! She and I get together once in a while to catch up on everything going on in our crazy life! We are way overdue for another one! That being said I thought "hey....a neat card would be fun to get so......" I did, I made her one! I used Queen Kat's stamp set called "Give Me Coffee" for the words.



There are actually 4 stamps in this set and I can't seem to pick a favorite saying! I like them all! LOL! I wanted to do something different here too. I made my own designer paper! Not that I don't have enough that I purchase because, believe me, my craft room is well insulated by paper! I was in the mood that night! LOL! I used the shaving cream technique with reinkers to create the paper! It left me in total control of the color scheme. I wanted this card to have the words really pop out! I think I achieved my goal! I used random other items from my stash for the rest of it, flowers, rhinestones, brads - just an eclectic mix of things! This was a fun card to make and hopefully she'll enjoy getting it! It will be delivered tonight via "HDS" or, Husband Delivery Service as now...I work with her husband! LOL! Goes to prove it is a small world! LOL! Now go get your coffee stamps and invite your friends out for a break too! If you create something using this set send a link to Queen Kat so she can see your creativeness too!

Enjoy!
Michelle

I Scream, You Scream......

I scream, you scream....we ALL scream for ice cream!! Warm weather's coming so break out those ice cream scoops! YEAH!!! This week at work has been absolute nuts! So much going on, so much stress it's just crazy! On Wednesday I think if my co-workers could have found ice cream somewhere in the building to just shut me up they would have! LOL! Sometimes ice cream just serves a "medicinal purpose"! KWIM?! I made this card with the idea that I can at least LOOK at ice cream right?! LOL! I used Queen Kat's "Build a Sweet" stamp set to create this one!



My youngest is just like her Dad - ice cream is a staple but the difference is, her ice cream HAS to have sprinkles! LOL! So I needed sprinkles..what do I do?! I used my Martha Stewart ladybug punch! Yep, that's right! I punched out a bunch of them in different colors because the ladybug had these tiny little holes and they made my "sprinkles"! I used glitter for my cherry on top. The ice cream is stamped on colored cardstock, cut out and popped out with pop dots. I used my letters that I have had in my stash forever so I can't recall their maker but you can make your own easily with cardstock, glitter and glue! Easy peasy!
I can think of nothing else but "YUM" here! LOL! Oh and the ice cream that I got - finally?! I went to Wendy's for a frosty and tried their new one - "Coffee Toffee Twisted Frosty"! Good stuff, good stuff! LOL!

I hope you enjoyed my little summer treat!

Michelle

I am "Peas-ed" To Share....

I am "Peas-ed" to share my latest creation using Queen Kat Design stamps!! He he he! I had that title thought up as soon as I knew what card I was going to show you today! I love this little stamp! It reminds me of my sweetie and me - two peas in a pod! Don't they look like they're snuggling?



When I first got this stamp I knew it would be a good one to give my DH but then, I got to thinking....no, before you ask it wasn't a painful experience for me! LOL! I was thinking in the scrapbook side of my head - wouldn't this make a cute addition to a scrapbook layout of a couple, some best friend photos - I mean how many times have you stated "they're like two peas in a pod"?!! Since it's your stamp you can even add funny faces to the peas! In this card I decided to paper piece the pod portion with some scraps I had. The stamp is clear and since it's an outline type of design you can position it where ever you want the pattern to be. I used my Copic Markers to color these including the DP on my pod! Don't forget you can click on the picture to get a good look at it close up!

So... like the stamp?! Well then, why not get your own?! They're on sale this weekend! Wanna race to the site..............?! First one there gets the best deals....no wait everyone gets the deals! Stamps and more are ALL on sale! YEAH!!

Michelle

Alien Invasion.....

Alien Invasion of the cutest kind! LOL! I'm back with more cuties from Queen Kat's cute "Hip Aliens" stamp set! Seriously, Queen Latifah has nothing in their eyelashes!! I'm a "believer" and just think they're the cutest and are so versatile for either boys or girls...of any age! LOL! So lets say you need to mail a card for someone you haven't seen or perhaps spoken to in a while. You'd say something along the lines of "Hey Stranger" or "I've been outta this world busy" right?! Well once they see a cute, clean and simple card like this in their box they'd have no reason to NOT smile, and to call right away! I know I would! LOL!



So now lets say you, or your child, has a birthday party to go to. You'd normally want to create a cute, one of a kind card just to slip in the box right?! Well, how about a little note card like this then?! I mean sometimes, like me, you run out of time creating the gift that you need something fast to add to let them know who the thoughtful person was that gave such an awesome gift right? Perfect for the sentiments .... just a simple "happy whatever" sign your name and you're golden! YEAH! Oh and since this is too small to be mailed I carried the theme over to the envelope too!



I used Stamping Up cardstock and little notes for the card bases. The sentiment on the first card is an old, old SU stamp that I think I inherited (love when that happens) I colored my images with my Koh-I-Nor pencils and Gamsol. The star brads are from Making Memories as well and the sparkles are "stickles"! Even cute Aliens need a bit of bling right?!!

So, what are you waiting for?! Go get your own "Hip Aliens" stamp set, create your own cards and post a link back here to show just how "outta this world" you can get too! I not only dare you...I triple dog dare you! LOL! Here's more temptation for you too - they're on sale 25% off! Run, don't walk..... I'll be waiting!!

Michelle
Queen Kat Design Team