Dancing with Stamps

http://whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com/

so you you can see all of the special projects

brought to you today by the fabulous DT at QKD!

Today's special inspiration is an ALTERED FRAME!

I just love altering items!

It's a great way to recycle!

And a great way to make unique gifts as well.

Plus, I just love how these sweet little treasures look

placed in little love spots around the home.

This frame came from the $$ Spot.

(LOOOOOOVE the $$ Spot!)

It was extremely easy to cover!

How about that "Apple Tree" by QKD?!

I stamped it in Creamy Carmel

and then "thumped" it with

More Mustard, Ruby Red, Elegant Eggplant, & Always Artichoke.

Sadly, this will be my last time hopping with the QKD gang.

I am moving on to focus more on my personal business.

QKD is a fun and funky stamp company

and Vicki (the owner) has been a blast to work with.

The DT (design team) is extremely talented

and when you continue to visit their sites,

no doubt, you will continually be inspired.

Remember to continue hopping on TO...

It has been more than fun!

Blessings to the ENTIRE QKD team!

And to YOU as well! :-)

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Royal Wednesday Inspiration Blog Hop

You should be hopping over to my place FROM...

http://www.kellystamps.blogspot.com/

but be sure and start from the beginning at...

http://whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com/

so you can see everyone's take on the inspiration photo.

When I found this photo for Maria, I just KNEW

it would be fabulous inspiration for the fall season!

Unfortunately, the only fall stamps I have from QKD are of apples.

Sigh... no pumpkins.

I can't wait to see what the rest of the DT puts together!

I love the photo. It's clean and crisp, just like fall.

You can see from my sample,

I decided to pull some of the "not so noticable" items from the photo.

Notice the sweet little teddy bear on the sofa?

And how about those fabulous starfish on the loft beds?

Thus, my card...

Now hop on over TO...

and have fun hopping!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Royal Wednesday Color Blog Hop

It's blog hop time again for Queen Kat Designs!
You should be coming my way from Kelly's blog here...
http://www.kellystamps.blogspot.com/
Today we bring you an array of beautiful fall colors.

So Saffron, Old Olive, Ruby Red, & Chocolate Chip!

You can order ANY of these colored card stocks

directly from me at kellyjeanstamps@gmail.com

Now on to the hop!

(Honestly, if you are only visiting my blog...

you REALLY should give the hop a try!)

Be sure you START at

http://whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com/

and from my blog you will hop forward to

But before you go, be sure to check out my apples...

Newly released this month at Queen Kat Designs is
"Apple Basket!"
How 'bout them apples? he he.
The basket is designed so well that coloring was a cinch!
Add a bit of Crystal Effects (which can be ordered from moi)
and you have a very yummy image!
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Check out the QKD blog this coming Monday
for my sweet little surprise to go along with my card.
Hope your day is as sweet as APPLES!

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Royal Wednesday Blog Hop Sketch

If you've never participated in a "blog hop,"

you really should try it now!

(Just to let you in on a itty bitty secret...

you don't have to read all of the loooooong posts.

Sometimes you may want to so you can learn a new tip or two.

When you are short on time,

you may want to just check out all the amazing inspiration.)

Blog hops are a GREAT way to get new ideas!

Yes, yes, I love my sketches!

Can you see how I used this QKD sketch by changing it up a bit?

I love doing that! My card looks totally different than the sketch.

Isn't that fun?!

If you are starting here, be sure to START at

I used the "2 Step Tree" stamp set as my focal point.

Be sure to visit the QKD blog on Monday

for more inspiration with this card and stamp set!

You can find this set for a great price at

http://whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com/

Now hop on over to

for more CARD SKETCH inspiration!

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Queen Kat Designs New Release Blog Hop

Yes! It's that exciting time of the month when QKD
offers all sorts of new and fun images to stamp with!
Each stop on the Blog Hop today
will introduce to you a completely different stamp
so be sure to START at
http://qkd.blogspot.com/!

Last weekend, my sweet little creative daughter and I
worked on gifts and cards for her dear Grandfather.
He is now a fantastic 75 years old! Whoo hoo!!!
We wanted our card and gifts
to say just how very much he means to us.
This image of "Apple Basket" from QKD
makes me think of the phrase
"apple of my eye."

Did you know that phrase comes straight from the Bible?
Perfect (as God is!)
And did you know God considers YOU the "apple of His eye?"
He does!
And through Jesus Christ, we are (or can be) made perfect.
Email me if you'd like to know how it feels to be
one sweet sweet apple!
Now be sure to continue to hop on over to
http://whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com/

"Keep me the apple of your eye..." Psalm 17:8

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Royal Wednesday Inspirational Blog Hop

Look at this gorgeous photo!
Doesn't it just make you want to be THERE!
It's these kinds of photos that really inspire me to create.
The colors are so lovely!
So on behalf of Queen Kat Designs,
allow me to offer some inspiration inspired by an
Inspiration Challenge...

For my card stocks, I used the colors
Gable Green, Soft Sky (I know... I miss it too!,)
Almost Amethyst, & Creamy Carmel.
You can order these card stocks straight from me
kellyjeanstamps@gmail.com
and you will want to visit the QKD store
http://www.katstamps.com/store/
to pick up your edition of
"Aloha Spirit" & "Celebrate the Journey"
(which is what I used for this card.)

You should be "hopping" from

http://www.kellystamps.blogspot.com/

and continue hopping on to...

http://whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com

Just be sure you START at

Have a happy hop!

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Royal Wed Color Combo Blog Hop

You should be jumping FROM
www.kellystamps.blogspot.com
and will continue hopping TO
http://whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com

To START your hop, you will want to go to...

Trust me, you will want to see all the Pink & Teal fun today!

And be sure to visit

this coming MONDAY to see a bit more of this card.

I think you will enjoy the inspiration.

I know this "one cool chic"

(well, actually I know many.

one in particular deserves my gratitude often.)

and she always makes me think,

"I want to be like her when I grow up!"

he he he...

Did I tell you yesterday was my b-day?

Ya, I am 29.

Oh yes I am (again!)

Well, this "one cool chic" always

(I mean ALWAYS) remembers my b-day.

She makes me feel special and

I sooo appreciate her.

I used QKD's

"Rocker Bird" for my friend's card.

Do you think she will enjoy it?

Keep on hopping to...

And may your blessings ROCK today!

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Card Sketches a blog hop with QKD

This blog hop officially starts at 9:00am.
Feel free to take a peek now but
check back for all the fun to begin!
After 9am you should be jumping FROM
www.kellystamps.blogspot.com
and will continue hopping TO
http://whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com

Today Queen Kat Designs offers us a SKETCH challenge

to intrique our creativity.

So be sure to START your blog hop at the QKD blog here...

This is where the fun begins with the sketch offering.

But not to worry, I've included the sketch

with my post so you can compare it with my card.

I LOVE sketches!

I can go directly with how the sketch appears OR

I have the creative freedom to tweek it.

See if you can figure out just how I "tweeked" this sketch.

For my card, I used the QKD images

"Honolulu Skyline," "Aloha Spirit,"

and this month's new release the "Fish Net" background.

Be sure to check out these images for an "INK"redible value at...

http://whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com

Now have fun and keepin on hopping to...

Be blessed,

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

QKD New Release Blog Hop

You should be hopping FROM
www.kellystamps.blogspot.com
and will continue hopping TO
http://whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com

but please check out the fun project and deets

I have for you before hopping on to your next inspirational spot.

Queen Kat is always on the ball with new releases.

This month's are very "heart warming"

as you can see in my blog hop card here.

Be sure to START your hop at QKD...

www.kellystamps.blogspot.com

and you will want to visit the store here...

http://www.katstamps.com/store/
so you can check out and pick up these sweet images.

I used "Take a Jouney" verse set and

"Vintage Time" background image on my card.

If you have any questions about

anything you see here on my blog,

feel free to email me.

I am stamping to serve you!

Blessings,

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Royal Wed "Special Project" Blog Hop

This blog hop officially starts at 9:00am.

Feel free to take a peek now but

check back for all the fun to begin!

After 9am you should be jumping FROM

and will continue hopping TO

Welcome to the Royal Wednesday Blog Hop!

You will want to START your hop at

and just look for each blog to hop to

so you can take in all the fun inspiration.

Then be sure to sit down and enjoy

some stampin' time all to yourself.

It doesn't have to be an all day thing.

Just make something quick and easy!

Speaking of QUICK AND EASY...

THIS BOX was sooooooo easy!

I used my brand spankin' new Bigz Die.

(Call or email me to order yours!)

I put this little box together in

LESS THAN 10 MINUTES!

Seriously!

And thanks to Queen Kat Designs...

www.kellystamps.blogspot.com

these adorable images

"Honolulu Skyline" and "Aloha Spirit"

made the box even quicker and cuter!

Visit the store and check out the

"Sweet Summer Deals"

at 55% off!

Blessings,

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Royal Wed Hop with Inspiration!

This blog hop officially starts at 9:00am.

Feel free to take a peek now but

check back for all the fun to begin!

After 9am you should be jumping FROM

and will continue hopping TO

Can you believe this rockin' image?!

I just think it's so stinkin' cute!

Visit Queen Kat Designs here...

to get your "Rocker Bird" today!

I'm having so much fun with her!

You will want to START your hop at

where our challenge is an

inspriation challenge today.

You just GOTTA check out the photo

used for inspiring our creativity... so fun!

I want everything in that photo.

And so my colorful card takes life!

Now hop on over to...

http://qkd.blogspot.com/2009/07/queen-kat-royal-blog-hop.html

for more inspirational fun!

The outside of my card reads,

"Big chics don't cry..." and the inside reads,

"unless it's absolutely neccessary

to get what we want!"

(like everything in that photo!)

he he he...

Have a fun day!

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Royal Wed Blog Hop

You should be jumping FROM
http://2amscrapper.blogspot.com/
and will continue hopping TO
http://www.mystampingheaven.typepad.com/

but go here to START

Today's card meets two challenges...

one uses "Rocker Bird" for Queen Kat Designs

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=448468

which is a color challenge

and one for Splitcoast Stampers

which is a sketch challenge.

I LOVE challenges because they really

encourage me to THINK and CREATE.

Once I've accepted the fact

that I don't have to be "fancy smancy"

with my creations to play a challenge,

the freedom I have in creativity is unleashed.

Gotta love that!

So try one or both challenges today.

CASE if you like

(that's Copy And Share Everything)

or let your brain THINK and CREATE.

(Your brain will thank you!)

Have a blessed day, FRIEND!

Monday, July 13, 2009

Magestic Monday

I just love this fairy image by

Queen Kat Designs!

I recently was a small part of

a discussion amongst some

Christian sisters

about the images of "fairies."

It was quite intriquing

what some Believers think and feel

about these imaginary creatures.

I personally love how these

adorable figmants of our

imaginations express

the freedom

God gives us in the gift of

CREATIVITY.

When I use this gift for good,

it works to glorify

the Giver.

James 1:17

Whether you know Him or not...

this verse still stands true.

Here's hoping you enjoy how

He "sparkles" through you!

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

QKD New Release Blog Hop

Come one! Come all!

To the fun and funkiest stamp images around!

Queen Kat Designs

is releasing several new images today

and I am thrilled to show you one of them.

This is Honolulu Skyline!

Isn't it fabulous?!

I see it being perfect for guys or gals.

Be sure to check out the store here...

http://qkd.blogspot.com/.

where all new releases are

on sale for 25% off. July1- 7.

Want this card?

Become a follower of my blog today.

I will select one lucky follower

(via Random.org)

to have this super cute card show up in their box.

(no stalking the mail carrier!)

I will announce the winner next week.

You will want to START your hop over at

When you are all finished looking here, hop on to

the very creative Sierra Grannie's at

http://getcreativesg.blogspot.com/

Have a blessed summer day!

Monday, June 22, 2009

Magestic Monday

So I bought a bag of buttons

and these HUGE ones happened to be

in amongst the batch of buttons.

Talk about "out of this world!"

he he he...

I didn't think I'd ever use them

but "Space Girl"

is so cute and unique

that they compliment her nicely, I think.

Be sure to check out

Queen Kat Designs

for this cute and funky image

as well as tons more.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Magestic Monday

Whoot Whoot, for you!

You are up and at them this bright

and Magestic Monday!

(I know it's tough but we'll get through it, he he.)

Used my "Hoot" stamp from

Queen Kat Designs

for this cute encouragment greeting.

You don't have to have a specific

reason to send a card like this.

I think I will send it to let

a friend know I've been thinking of her.

And when I think of her,

I think of how great it is that

she is my friend.

That is reason to

"Whoot Whoot!"

Have a great "whootin'" day!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Royal Wednesday Blog Hop

How fun is summer?!

Ya, I know... it's HOT!

I likey!!!

It's so hot...

I could just cut all my hair off!

Oh wait!

My loving daughter

DID cut her hair off!

Check it out on...

http://wynneswebnow.blogspot.com/

(She would squeal with delight

if you joined her as a follower!)

Now how about this HOT card?!

Ya!

If you are joining the hop from

http://www.papercraftplanet.com/group/queenkatdesigns.

then you are hopping from

where all the fun begins.

Maria gives us a

fun summertime challenge...

use any bright colors

that make you think of summer!

You can find this Aloha stamp set

as well as many other summer time sets

at the http://www.katstamps.com/store/

I also used a sketch challenge

from the Queen herself.

That challenge and other submissions

can be found here at PCP

Now keep on hopping and check out

http://randomcrafting.blogspot.com/

and then on to

http://www.woodedviews.blogspot.com/

for more fabulously funky creativity!

Blessings!

Monday, June 8, 2009

Happy Birthday Blog Hop

This isn't just any ol' blog hop!

It's a BIRTHDAY BLOG HOP!

If you're just joining the hop,

you will want to hop

back to the beginning here...

and be sure to wish

Vicki a very HB!

Happy Birthday, Vicki!

Vicki is owner of

http://www.woodedviews.blogspot.com/,

and quite the talented stamper.

Be sure to check out the

40% and 50% off sale

now at the Kat Store!

If you've just hopped from

you will want to keep on hopping to

http://alienanessa.wordpress.com/

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And as always...
remember to "sparkle!"

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Royal Release Blog Hop

Welcome to the

ROYAL RELEASE HOP!

If you are joining me from

the Whimsical Ink Sorority blog,

you are on the right track

(or should I say "trail" since we're hopping, he.)

Be sure to read

the entire post to find out

where you should hop to next.

You might also want to visit

http://www.papercraftplanet.com/group/queenkatdesigns

for even more new release fun.

And now drumrole pa-lease...

Introducing...

RUSSIAN DOLLS

from

Queen Kat Designs Store