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Taylored Expressions - Blast from the past Blog Hop - Feb

2011-02-23T21:56:00.000-08:00

Hello long time since I last blogged!!! My most sincere APOLOGIES!!! BUT welcome to another FAB and FUN Taylored Expressions Blast from the Past BLOG HOP!!!! This month's theme is a "Green" theme. It could be the color green or a card with a "green" theme. I knew I wanted to use this darling tree from the set "In the park". I also knew I had to incorporate my favorite kraft paper which has that recycled appeal. With that theme of recycling in mind.... I decided to recycle some ribbon and a button off of an older project I decided to take apart and re-use.
Here are the materials I used to make this card.
Stamps - Taylored Expressions "In the park" Tree, tire and sentiment
Markers - Copic
Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket
Cardstock - Bazzill Basics
Karft paper - Other
Corner rounder - We R Memory Keepers
Die - Nestabilities
Bling - Stickles (Ranger)
Ribbon - Offray
Twine - Martha Stewart
Button - Epiphany Crafts
Punch - Fiskars
Ink - Clear Snap and Tsukineko

I hope that you had fun stopping by. Have fun on the rest of the hop. AND I promise I will post a new project weekly. HAPPY HOPPING!!!

Always --- B

It's ALL about Advents -- Paper Secrets Blog Hop

2010-12-09T21:05:00.001-08:00

Welcome to your 1st stop on the Paper Secrets Holiday Blog Hop.
I made this to share with you today.

Here are 3 Advent Calendars I have made through out the past 5 years. Last one is an advent of drawers. You can put a small treat or a prize in each drawer. All the way to Xmas. It's a Karen Foster box which I painted and added some Making Memories paper and embelies to.

Next advent is a 12x12 canvas. This one is about 5 years old. So it has seen much love from my 7 year old. I used a standard 12x12 canvas and mod podged on some holiday paper. Next I created squares for each day. Some are pockets, tags, or doors. Each day has a sentiment or an idea to do that day. Such as hang up the wreath, bake sugar cookies or read the Night before Christmas. I used lots of odds and ends on this one. Quickutz, punches, metal findins, ribbon and stamps.

The first advent I made was done this year with my son. It's a yardstick!! And I covered it with pockets cut out of cardstock with the Winter Wishes set from the Lifestyle Crafts. The numbers were cut out on the cricut. Inside each pocket is a coordinating vintage picture. The pictures came from the latest Xmas Collection from Graphic 45. After you pull a picture out each day you can paperclip it to the envie. The back is blank so you could really write down a scripture or a quote on the back. We had a wonderful timr putting this together in his Kids Klub.

I hope these can get YOU inspired to create an advent or countdown of your own for next year. It can be for Xmas or for another holiday or celebration. :) The ideas are endless.

Don't forget to leave a comment on all 25 blog posts & in our forum for your chance to win 1 of the 3 gifts Paper Secrets is giving away.
http://papersecrets.friendhood.net/blog-candy-blog-hops-f5/paper-secrets-holiday-hop-dec-10th-13th-t1113.htm

If you are or become a follower of my blog & leave a comment, you will also be entered to win a SCENTSY treat from me! Don't know what Scentsy is.... Check out my website. I'm giving away a travel tin and scent circle. (shipping to US & Canada only) I'm a new Scentsy Independent Consultant. www.Bronwyn.Scentsy.us I'll enter you a SECOND time if you find me on Face Book and send me a request. Look up Bronwyn's Scents. And make sure you say you want to be entered in twice in the blog hop contest. My FB page is Bronwyn's Scents.

Your next stop will be Veronica Meras's blog.
www.handmadebymeras78.blogspot.com

In case you get lost, you can find a complete list of participating blogs here...
http://papersecrets.friendhood.net/blog-candy-blog-hops-f5/paper-secrets-holiday-hop-dec-10th-13th-t1113.htm

Taylored Expressions blog hop 4

2010-11-17T22:02:00.000-08:00

This month the theme for the Taylored Expressions blog hop is autumn and giving thanks. What a wonderful time of year it is. And there are so many things to be thankful for. This was a great opportunity to use some of my fave sets and give them an "autumn twist". This card was sooooo ~~FUN~~ to make!!! Here are the ingredients in this little dish!!!

Kraft Paper
Patterned paper ~~~ Imaginisce (Apple Cider)
Cardstock ~~~ Coredinations and Bazzill
Glitter paper ~~~ Best Creations
Dies ~~~ Taylored Expressions and Nestabilities (Scalloped eyelet border)
Ribbon ~~~ scrappinkitty.etsy.com
Stamps ~~~ Taylored Expressions (Sprinkled with love and A year of sweet sentiments)
Bling ~~~ Taylored Expressions
Ink ~~~ Tim Holtz (Tea Dye) Momento (Rich Cocoa)
Copics ~~~ E37 Sepia
Extras ~~~ Stickles (Crystal) Glimmer Glaze (Icicle)
Corner rounder

Now THANK YOU for stopping by!!! Please feel free to sign up as a follower. I promise to bring lots more to my blog. :) Now please stop off at ALL the other lovely ladies blogs and leave a little love.

XoXo ~~~ Bronwyn

Taylored Expressions -- Blast from Past blog hop!! 3

2010-10-21T22:17:00.001-07:00

This month on the Taylored Expressions blog hop I made a classic kraft xmas card. With some vintage colors. Here is what I used in on this card......
Kraft paper
Patterned Paper --- Anna Griffin
Cardstock --- Bazzill
Punch --- Threading Water by Fiskars, scallop and circles by EK Sucess
Bling --- irock tool and bling by Imaginisce
Ribbon --- Offray
Copics --- RV11, RV02, RV04
Ink --- Momento
Stamp set --- Taylored Expressions

Now here are the links for the rest of the hop!!! ALSO sign up as a FOLLOWER and leave a comment and be entered to win a xmas embellie kit from Etsy Shop!!! THANKS for stopping by!!!

Hugs XoXo --- B

RANDOM.ORG - True Random Number Service

2010-10-19T22:57:00.000-07:00

RANDOM.ORG - True Random Number Service

The winner of my Spooky blog hop is........ 29!!!

Blogger Kelly Massman said...

Love the banner!
I am a follower!
thanks for a chance at a giveaway
kmassman gmail

October 15, 2010 6:53 PM

Kelly contact me for your prize!!! You have 4 days. I'll try emailing you too!!!

THANKS everyone for hopping and THANKS!!! to ALL my new and old followers!!!

See you tomorrow with a new Halloween card!!!

Hugs!!!! XoXo --- B

Paper Secrets Spooky Blog Hop

2010-10-14T22:20:00.000-07:00

WELCOME to the first annual Paper Secrets Spooky Blog Hop!!! 31 blogs and 31 SPOOKY ideas!!! Here you will find my SPOOKY banner I made. It hangs perfectly on my fireplace mantle. It was really supper simple to make. I cut 6 pennant shapes out of chipboard. I added some glittery patterned paper to the shape. I layered a crepe paper rosette I made next. Each rosette is hand dipped in yummy glitter. Next I layered a scallop circle cut out glitter paper. I used a Nestie die for the circle. Next I layered the letters on each circle. I cut them out of the Storybook Cartridge on my Cricut. I added punched shapes to the circles. I used a variety of Martha Stewart punches. And also lots of vintage buttons and bakers twine. I punched holes in the corners and strung them up on a satin ribbon. I added tulle and ribbon in between.

I hope you enjoyed a quick little how to make a SPOOKY banner!!

NOW If you SIGN up as a FOLLOWER and LEAVE a comment.... you will be entered to win the cool Halloween Embellie Kit from my ETSY shop!!!! www.scrappinkitty.etsy.com
Leave me some SPOOKY love and maybe you will win!!! ALSO be sure to follow along the hop and win one of the FAB prizes Paper Secrets is giving out!!!

The next stop on this hop is Sonja's spot.... http://www.sonjasscrapbookspot.blogspot.com/ Be sure to stop by and leave Sonja some love too!!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!

XoXo ---- Bronwyn

Taylored Expressions -- Blast from Past blog hop!! 2

2010-09-20T23:26:00.000-07:00

Welcome to this month's Taylored Expression Blog Hop!!! For this card this month I used the Let's do Coffee set. Here are some of the ingredients I used in this card.
Stamp set --- Taylored Expressions
Cardstock --- Bazzill
Patterned Paper --- Cosmo Cricket
Kraft paper --- Other
Crepe Paper
Glitter --- Martha Stewart
Ribbon --- Stampin Up
Border Punch --- Fiscars
Copics

Enjoy!!!

XoXo --- Bronwyn

Taylored Expressions -- Blast from Past blog hop!!

2010-08-23T20:45:00.001-07:00

This week I decided to join one of my FAVE stamp companies blog hops!!! It's the Taylored Expressions Blast from the Past Blog Hop!!! Please feel free to stop off at the other 39 FAB blogs for inspiration!!!
For this card I used the Wings of Love set. I also used the following supplies to make this 4 1/2 X 4 1/2 inch card.
Stamp set --- Wings of Love from Taylored Expressions
Patterned paper --- DCWV
Cardstock --- Bazzill and Neenah paper
Copics --- BG10, E35, YG91, E37, YG67 and red,orange,yellow,blue and black Spicas
Flock --- Sparkly Fluff from Our Craft Lounge
Stickles --- Icicle
Trim --- lace, corsage pin and sequince and tulle from www.scrappinkitty.etsy.com

I hope you ENJOY!!!!

Hugs!!! XoXo --- Bronwyn

Same stamp different looks.....

2010-08-16T23:06:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another Queen Kat Blog Hop!!!! It looks like summer is ALMOST over. I have been so busy getting ready for my son to start back up at school. And all the last minute activities and get togethers have seen to take up alot of my creative time. Not that I am complaining. But I was not able to get my color challenge done. So today I have a great post to show one stamp 2 totally different looks. I hope you enjoy. The world is endless with what you can do with your stamps by simply changing the hue. Here I went from all browns to pinks and green pastels.
Now the next stop on the hop is the lovely Keely!!!! http://keelyy.blogspot.com/
Please stop by and leave Keely some love. AND PLEASE stop off at the shop!!!! There are soooooo many cool new stamps out. Go check em out!!!! See u all SOON!!!!! :)

Hugs!!! XoXo --- B

I'm back!!!! With Lady Sham!!!

2010-08-09T23:07:00.000-07:00

Hello folks!!! I'm so HAPPY to have my blog working again!! I have missed hopping with all of you!! This week we had a sketch challenge with a new release stamp. And well I was SOOOO heartbroken that I could not post last weeks card I am posting her today!!! Next I week I will post 2. Without further ado here is Lady Sham!!! Is she not a beauty?? Look at her. You can find her in the shop here.... http://katstamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=98_75_113&products_id=1065

I used Copics to color her in with accents of Stickles and Spica pens. All the paper is from DCWV Summer Stack 2010. I used tulle, a corsage pin, vintage lace and sequin also. I hope you enjoy her.

Now the next stop on the hop is the FAB Keely!!!! http://www.keelyy.blogspot.com/
Please go stop by Keely's blog and leave her some love!!!

I will be posting another project tomorrow. Hope you ALL have FUN on the HOP!!!

Hugs!!! XoXo --- B

Again can't post

2010-08-02T23:51:00.000-07:00

Well AGAIN I can NOT upload to Blogger. I have tried 3 different browsers and 2 different computers and NOTHING!! Just a bunch on incryptic coding comes up instead of a picture. I am really sorry if you are on the blog hop and end up here and I can't post my card. I will post on FaceBook my Tuesday blog hop card. Well anyhow the next stop is the lovely Keely http://www.keelyy.blogspot.com/ I am hoping tomorrow this can get fixed. Once again I am SORRY again. :(

Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop - I can't upload photos.

2010-07-26T23:39:00.000-07:00

I am sooooo very sorry that there is no picture here. I tried for the last 6 hours to upload my pictures. But alas I can't. If u stopped by my blog on the hop please hop over to Keely's place. http://keelyy.blogspot.com/
I am going to have a tech savvy friend look into this problem tomorrow. Where the icons should be to click on to upload photos....... ALL the icons are gone. I am not sure what to do and I have no clue where they went. If anyone reading this has some wisdom for me. Please leave me a comment or email me.
I am so sorry to disappoint anyone who was traveling to my blog today. Thanks!!!!

Christmas in July Etsy/Blog hop!!!!

2010-07-21T22:43:00.000-07:00

Christmas is only 5 months away!

Can you believe it!?

Get festive with our Christmas in July Blog Hop!! A group of papercrafting designers, etsy shop owners, and fabulous crafters have gotten together to bring you fun Christmas ideas to jump start your creativity. And the best part is, we're each doing a little giveaway!! So keep on reading to see how to enter to win one of the prizes we've posted :)

First, I am going to share a little Christmas project I made using some Christmas trims from my shop. I love this Christmas Embelishment collection because each bag is full of whimsy and vintage appeal.

Do you love this trim too? Well, guess what?! You just might win one of my Christmas embellishment collections because I am giving one away!!!!

Here's how to enter:

Start the blog hop from any one of the participating blogs. Here are the links to each blog:

Hydrangea Hippo Blog: http://hydrangeahippo.com/
Hydrangea Hippo Shop: http://hydrangeahippo.etsy.com/

China Doll's Blog "A Blog of Thoughts": http://chinadol1.blogspot.com/
China Doll's Shop "Spiffy Things": http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChinaDo11

FeFiFun Blog: http://fefifun.blogspot.com/
FeFiFun Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/fefifun

Trendy Scrapper Blog: http://www.trendyscrapper.typepad.com/
Trendy Scrapper Studio Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/trendyscrapperstudio

tammy i Blog: http://www.tammyi.com/
tammy i Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/tammyi

Donna Salazar's Blog: http://donnasalazar.typepad.com/my_weblog/
Donna Salazar's Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/donnasalazar?ref=seller_info

Scrappin' Kitty Blog: http://scrappinkitty.blogspot.com/ ***YOU ARE HERE***

Scrappin' Kitty Etsy Shop : http://www.etsy.com/shop/scrappinkitty

When you visit each blog, go to the etsy shop listed with the blog, choose a favorite item, and then come back to that blog to post a comment about an item you liked in that shop. Please post your comment on the post about the Blog Hop (if you post it other places we won't be able to find your post to enter you into the drawing).

You can get to the Scrappin Kitty Etsy shop here http://www.etsy.com/shop/scrappinkitty

You can then go to the next blog on the list OR do any of the things listed below for more chances to WIN! Just a reminder, you have to comment on THIS blog post--you can't comment on a different post that is not about the Blog Hop to be entered to win.

* 1 entry for each comment left on each blog about their fave item from each etsy shop
* 1 entry for sharing about the Blog Hop on Facebook (just tell us you shared by posting a comment here)
* 1 entry for sharing about the Blog Hop on Twitter (just tell us you shared by posting a comment here)
* 1 entry for sharing about the Blog Hop on your own blog (just tell us you shared by posting a comment here)

Be sure to post your comments and share the good news about the Blog Hop by July 31, 2010. We'll post the winners of each prize on August 2, 2010.

Happy Hopping!

Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop - Red, White and Blue Dragon

2010-07-20T01:47:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop!!! This week we had a Red, White and Blue challenge. And since I had Christmas in July on the brain. This is what I came up with!!! We are also showcasing some old school Queen Kat stamps. I choose to use The Frozen Dragon http://katstamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=98_75_82&products_id=802 Here is the link to find this sweetheart in the shop. He melts my heart. And I am sure he will melt yours too. ALSO as you can tell my blog has a NEW LOOK!!!! Thanks to my dear friend Edith. She designed my header and background. She is amazing. And it was sooooo fun to watch her work on it.

Here is what is in this week's dish.

Stamp - Queen Kat Stamps - The Frozen Dragon

Patterned Paper - DCWV - Summer stack

Cardstock and Glitter paper - DCWV - Summer stack and Prismatics

Copics

Stickles

Bakers Twine - www.hydrangeahippo.com

Bitton - www.scrappinkitty.etsy.com
Thanks for stopping by and be sure to stop at Keely's amazing blog. http://keelyy.blogspot.com/ Have fun on the rest of the hop!!!!

Hugs, XoXo ---- Bronwyn

P.S. Come back Thursday for another blog hop and Etsy shop hop!!!! It's my grand opening and lots of prizes to be given out on the Christmas in July Hop!!!!!

Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop - Stars and Stripes card

2010-07-12T23:07:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another Tuesday Queen Kat Blog Hop!!!!! This week we had another sketch challenge. This is what I got out of the sketch. I used a great oldie but goodie QKS sentiment stamp and QKS's new templates!!! That's how I got the sweet scallop edge to the card. Here is what I used to make this patriotic dish.....

Stamp - QKS

Template - OKS

Cardstock - Stampin Up

Patterned Paper - We R Memory Keepers - Old Glory

Embossed cardstock - Coredinations

Star die - Sizzex

Brads - Making Memories

Sequence - Other

Stickles

Now the next stop on the hop is the lovely Keely!!!! http://keelyy.blogspot.com/ Please stop by Keely's blog and leave her some LOVE!!! Hope you have fun on the rest of the hop!!!!

Hugs, XoXo --- B

Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop - Strawberry

2010-07-05T23:01:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another FAB Queen Kat Stamps blog hop!!! This week and all month we have the ENTIRE court involved in the same hop!!! There are some NEW products coming out of the castle this month!!! And I have two new products used in this card. A little something for the scrapper who may not be an avid stamper. We have some awesome templates you can trace to get an awesome shape for a card, journal spot or photo mat. They come in 3 graduated sizes per shape. The next FAB item is that ADORABLE popsicle stick with the Thank You sentiment on it. They are called Happy Stixx. I am hooked on them!!!!!

On this card I used the following items .......

Cardstock - Neenah Paper

DCWV - Summer Stack 2010

Patterned Paper - DCWV - Summer Stack 2010

Happy Stixx - Queen Kat Stamp

Template - Queen Kat Stamps

Ribbon - May Arts

Die - Strawberry - Quickutz

Stickles

Well the next stop on the hop is the LOVELY Keely!!!! http://keelyy.blogspot.com/ SO GO stop by Keely's blog and finish up the rest of the hop!!!!

Hugs, XoXo --- B

Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop 21 - 3D object

2010-06-28T23:41:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome to another Queen Kat Blog Hop. This weeks challenge was to make a 3D project with older stamps. I decided to make a pizza box card. It is super EASY to make!!! I will have the full directions for this pizza box on Friday on my blog for my Festive Friday blog post. Come back Friday to learn how to make one.
This is what the box looks like when it is opened up. It has room for some sweet treats.
This is a close up of the sentiment inside the box. It's ready for candy, a love letter or a small gift. I used a sentiment from Queen Kat Stamps for this one. And you could use any saying or greeting for this. The castle is FULL of great stamps for EVERY event. Go take a look http://www.katstamps.com/home.htm ALL stamps are 30 % OFF!!!! Is that not a sweet deal???

Until Friday!!! Hugs, XoXo --- B

Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop - Kadona

2010-06-22T01:48:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome to another Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop. This week we had a picture challenge. And there was much black, red, grey and white in the picture. I jumped at the chance to use my fave guy again. Here is Kadona once more. He has a much darker grey tone to his suit this week. He is edgy and fun. I am also still on a Twilight kick with Eclipse coming out soon so I used some Twilightish colors on my card. I hope you enjoy him.

Stamp - Queen Kat Stamps - Kadona

Cardstock - Bazzill

Georgia Pacific

Patterned Paper - 7 Gypsies

Bling - Recollections

Ink - Memento - Tuxedo Black

Distrezzer - Zutter

Copics - E37, E35, W3, W5, W7, C1, R29, YR04, YR07,

Spica - Black, Red, Yellow and Green

Well the next stop on the hop is the shop http://www.katstamps.com/home.htm

And the Queen is having a SALE at the castle!!! Go to the shop and pick up some stamps... Buy 2 get 1 FREE!!!!! What a killer deal!!!

Until next Monday!!!

XoXo ---- B

Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop 20 - Color challenge

2010-06-14T23:14:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another Tuesday Queen Kat stamps blog hop. This week we had a color challenge. The challenge was to use black and white and older stamps. I had a really hard time with this one. None of my stamps worked with a black and white theme. Except for the Tweedle Dee and Dum girls. I figured they were soooo perfect. The only color I added was a flesh tone with one of my Copics and a touch of red for their lips. The rest is true black and white fashion. Allthough I did use some crystal stickles to add some depth to the white. I used some 7 Gypsies paper and tied a black satin ribbon with a black rose on the bottom.

Well the next stop to the hop is the shop...... http://www.katstamps.com/home.htm

I hope you stop by and pick up some oldie but goodies in RUBBER!!!!

Until next time.... Hugs XoXo --- B

Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop 20 - The Mermaid

2010-06-07T22:53:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome to another Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop. This week I am showing off another NEW RELEASE from the Castle. Meet The Mermaid. She is an ultra sassy mermaid from our FAVE artist CHE. Is'nt she just FINTASTIC?? Here are the ingredients in this ultra sassy dish......

Stamp - Queen Kat Stamps - The Mermaid

Patterned Paper - DCWV Summer Stack

Cardstock - DCWV Summer Stack

Neenah Paper

Copics - Lots and lots of Copics!!!!!

Well the last stop of the hop is the shop. And here is the link http://www.katstamps.com/home.htm

Please make sure you stop the castle and pick up some sweet rubber!!! Until next time.

Hugs, XoXo --- B

Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop 19 - Kondona

2010-05-31T22:59:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop. This week is release week!!!! And I get to play with this cute little guy who I am totally in love with!!! His name is Kondona!!! And he totally rocks!! He is drawn by the one and only Che. I gave lots of attention to him with my coloring. I used several shades of Copics in warm grey to his suit that extra fashionable flair. He has a bit of red for color on his tie and band of his hat. His flame on his pants also have that extra bit of red and orange to give him a kick!!!!

I hope you stop by the shop and pick him up!!! He is too amazing for words!!! The next stop is the last stop of the hop. http://www.katstamps.com/home.htm So be sure to stop by and check out ALL the new releases in the shop tomorrow!!!

Until next time,

Hugs, XoXo----- B

Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop 18 - Flutterby

2010-05-24T22:29:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another Queen Kat stamps blog hop. This week we were given a challenge to draw inspiration from a certain picture. The picture had several umbrellas and bright hues. It had some wine tones in it. But for some reason the first things I thought of when I saw it was this stamp!!! Flutterby!!! I've been dying to find a reason to use it and figured this was as good as any. For some reason I picked purple over wine. Probably since I had no wine paper in my stock. This is a SIMPLE card with real wow power.

I stamped the butterfly on a seperate paper and colored it and cut it out. I glued just the middle down and raised the wings up for dimension. Here are the ingredients I used today......

Stamp - Queen Kat Stamps Flutterby

Patterned Paper - Basic Grey

Cardstock sticker - Basic Grey

Cardstock - Bazzill

Tulle and Rose - Other

Copics

Memento ink

Stickles

Now make sure you stop at the SHOP next!!! http://www.katstamps.com/home.htm

Be sure to stop andpick up some RUBBER!!!! Until next time.

Hugs, XoXo ---- B

Twilight cards and a Queen Kat Hop

2010-05-17T21:31:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another Queen Kat Blog Hop!!! Today I have a double whammy for you. Our challenge this week at Queen Kat's was to make a monochromatic card with older stamps. I jumped at the chance to make 2 cards with this FAB set!!! The Jersey Tee set. My challenge card is the brown wolf Girl card and my extra card is the Vamp girl.
My Wolf Girl card. My tribute to my fave character in the Twilight saga. Jacob Black!!!

The card is 4 1/2 X 4 1/2 Square. I used a combination of cardstock. Bobunny, Bazzill, Neenah and DCWV. Also some glittery goodness from Doodlebug. My fave part of the card is distressed edges I got using Zutter's Distrezzer. And the simple white rose on the top of the tulle. It gives it a feminine touch.
My next card is my Vamp Girl card. A nod to Edward. I used a combination again of cardstock. Bazzill, Doodlebug, Neenah and DCWV. The rich glittery red paper adds to the touch along with the red rose on top of the tulle. Don't you just want to sink your teeth in this one?

I hope you had a FAB time stopping by and sharing a Blog Hop with me and a little bit of Twilight love for the newest film to be released Eclipse. Now please finish the hop by stopping at the shop!!! http://katstamps.com/store/ Go get some RUBBER!!!!!!

Hugs, XoXo ---- Bronwyn

Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop 15 - Birthday Loli 2

2010-05-10T23:58:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another Queen Kat Stamps blog hop. It's week 2 of release week. And I'm bringing you Bday Loli again. This week we had a sketch challenge and this is what I came up. I hope you enjoy. Here is the ingredients in this little dish.

Patterned Paper - Bo Bunny

Cardstock - Stampin Up

Stamp - Queen Kat Stamps - Birthday Loli

Cuttlebug Folder - New Arrival

Trim - Other

Copics

Stickles

Now the next stop to the hop is the shop www.katstamps.com/

Hugs, XoXo ---- B

Queen Kat stamps Blog Hop 14 - Birthday Loli

2010-05-03T22:24:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome to another Tuesday Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop. This is release week!!!! And what a great way to kick off release week but with a darling NEW Che Loli. This is also a great time in the shop because the Queen has switched to RUBBER!!!!! Anyhow here is the ingredients in this sassy little dish!!!!

Cardstock - DCWV

Patterned Paper - Pink Paislee

Flower - Zva Creations

Bling - Other

Ribbon - Other

Trim - Other

Copics

Stickles

I hope you had a fun time with Birthday Loli. Now to the last stop of the hop. The last stop to

the hop is the shop http://www.katstamps.com/intro.htm be sure to stop by and pick up some

new stamps in rubber. Until next time.

Hugs, XoXo --- B

Queen Kat stamps Blog Hop 13 - Brown Fairy

2010-04-26T22:15:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another Queen Kat Stamps blog hop. This week we had a picture challenge which had ALOT of earthy brown tones. I came up with this sassy fairy. I love her rich mocha tones. Here are the ingredients in this week's sassy dish.......

Stamp - Queen Kat Stamps

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket

Cardstock - Georgia Pacific and DCWV

Sequence - Unknown

Copics

Stickles

Border punch - Fiskars - Threading Water

I hope you liked this weeks card. Now the next stop on the hop is the shop http://www.katstamps.com/intro.htm

Please stop by and pick up some RUBBER!!! Yes Queen Kat Stamps is NOW ALL RUBBER!!! Woo Hoo!!!!!

Hugs, XoXo ----B

Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop 11

2010-04-19T22:17:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop. Here is this weeks card. The challenge this week was to use the colors Brown, Blue and White. This is what I came up with. I hope you enjoy it. The next stop on the hop is shop http://www.katstamps.com/intro.htm

See you all next week!!!!

Hugs, XoXo --- B

Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop 10 - Veronica Fairy

2010-04-12T22:23:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop. This week we had a sketch challenge and this is what I came up with. I hope you like my Veronica the Cabaret Fairy. Veronica is drawn by the FAB Che Gilson. Is'nt she the sweetest? Here is the ingredients in this sassy little dish.

Stamp - Queen Kat Stamps - Veronica the Cabaret fairy http://katstamps.com/store/index.php? main_page=product_info&cPath=1_49&products_id=916

Patterned Paper - Basic Grey

Cardstock - Georgia Pacific

Flower and leaves - Other

Copics

Stickles

The next stop on the hop is the shop. http://katstamps.com/store/

Hugs, XoXo - Bronwyn

Festive Friday 5

2010-04-08T22:03:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another Festive Friday!!! Here is a little Xmas inspiration for you. Is'nt this girl just the cutest? She reminds me of a combo between Holly Hobbie and Strawberry Shortcake. I just LOVE her. Her is the ingredients in this little dish.....

Stamp - Queen Kat Stamps - Peppermint Girl

Cardstock - Bazzill

Patterned Paper - Imaginisce

Ribbon - Other

Pipecleaner - Lakeshore

Bell - Other

Candy cane - Other

Border punch - Martha Stewart

Now if you want to check out some more XMAS Festive Friday ideas please go stop by these yummy blogs Vicki http://www.missvickyb.blogspot.com/

Terri http://www.terrisproul.blogspot.com/

Debra http://artycrafty.wordpress.com/

Hugs!!! XoXo Bronwyn

Queen Kat stamps Blog Hop - Lealah Fairy

2010-04-05T23:17:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another Tuesday Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop. Today we had a Sketch challenge and this is the card I came up with using the NEW RELEASE Lealah Fairy stamp. I hope you enjoy her. Here are the ingredients in this little dish......

Stamp - Queen Kat Stamps

Patterned Paper - Luxe Designs

Cardstock - Prismatics

Flowers - Petaloo and Prima

Bling - Darice

Copics

Stickles

Cats Eye Chalk

Now the next stop to the hop is the shop http://www.katstamps.com/intro.htm Please stop by and see what is new.

Hugs, XoXo --- Bronwyn

Happy Easter Weekend!!!!

2010-04-02T16:10:00.000-07:00

I hope that you have a WONDERFUL Easter weekend!!!!

Queen Kat stamps Blog Hop 8 - Mad Hatted Mermaid

2010-03-30T00:01:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another Tuesday Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop. This week's challenge was to use an older stamp and create a gifty item. I created this little wall hanging filled with the beautiful colors of spring!!!!! Here are the ingredients in this little dish.......

Stamp - Queen Kat Stamps Mad Hatted Mermaid

Patterned Paper - DCWV

Cardstock - Bazzill Basics

Prismacolor Pencils

Gamsol

Bling - Prima

Ribbon and Tulle are unknown.

Eyelets - American Crafts

Stickles

Glitter - Martha Stewart

The next stop on the hop is the lovely Sally Lynn's Blog http://sallylynnmacdonald.com/

Thanks for stopping by!!!!! And see you all again in a few days before Easter for Festive Friday!!

Hugs!!!! XoXo --- B

Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop 7 - Alice

2010-03-22T22:47:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another Tuesday Queen Kat Blog Hop. Today was a challenge and I saw much blue in the picture. So this is what I came up with. I hope you enjoy another "Alice" card.

Here are the ingredients in this little dish......

Stamp - Alice and Friends by Queen Kat Stamps

Cardstock - Stampin Up

Punch - Fiskars Threading Water Punch

Ribbon - Stampin Up

Copics

Stickles

The next stop on the hop is the ultra FAB Sally..... http://sallylynnmacdonald.com/

Thanks for stopping by!!!!

Hugs, XoXo ----B

Happy St. Patty's Day!!!!

2010-03-17T12:03:00.000-07:00

Happy St. Patty's Day!!!! And tomorrow I will announce the winner of my Blog Candy!!!!

Hugs!!!! XoXo ---- B

Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop 6 - Freedom Bird

2010-03-15T23:51:00.000-07:00

This week for Queen Kat Stamps Tuesday Blog Hop we had a color challenge. The challenge was to use the colors yellow, green, white and black. I choose the Freedom Bird stamp from Queen Kat Stamps. You can find him here at the shop http://katstamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_11&sort=20a&page=2 .

Ingredients for this little dish....

Stamp - Queen Kat Stamps "Freedom Bird"

Cardstock Stampin Up

Patterned Paper Basic Grey

Cuttlebug Folder - Divine Swirls

Copics

Ribbon - Stampin Up

The next stop on the hop is Sally's blog http://katstamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_11&sort=20a&page=2 .

I only need one more follower for my 50 for my Blog Candy giveaway!!!! Who will be number 50??

Hugs!!!!! XoXo ----B

Cards for Queen Kat DT Challenge

2010-03-15T01:55:00.000-07:00

Here are my entries for the Queen Kat Design Team Challenge. We had 3 challenges this weekend to complete. And I was able to do all 3. The first card is the "I'm late, I'm late" challenge. I needed to create a belalted card using the color orange. The second card was based on a sketch and the third was an Easter challenge using an easter stamp, an eyelet and a ribbon. I hope you enjoy them. I had a blast making them.

Hugs.... XoXo --- B

Festive Friday 4

2010-03-11T22:41:00.000-08:00

Welcome to this week's Festive Friday!!!! I have a real treat for you. We have 4 other ladies on this wonderful Festive Friday. A whole mini blog hop. Which will come to you the second and fourth Fridays on my Festive Fridays. This week's project are JOY letters. A little home decor from me to you. The letters are from Adorn It and the paper and die cuts are from Cosmo Cricket. It's super easy to make. Just paint the wooden letters, trace them unto the paper and then mod podge them on the wood. Embellish and distress as you see fit. That's it. If you are just joining us now...... go back and take a look at http://www.missvickyb.blogspot.com/ and now if you are leaving my blog..... PLEASE leave me a comment and sign up as a FOLLOWER. I'm giving some sweet BLOG CANDY away when I hit 50 followers. So the next stop on the hop is

http://artycrafty.wordpress.com/ . I hope you had a FUN Festive Friday and I'll see you Tuesday with my Queen Kat Blog Hop. Or possibly something fun this weekend!!!!

Hugs!!! XoXo --- B

Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop 5 - Smoking Caterpillar

2010-03-08T22:48:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Tuesday's Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop. This week is another preview week. We did our cards based on a sketch challenge.

The ingredients for this week's card are:

Stamp - Queen Kat Stamps - Smoking Caterpillar

Patterned paper - Fancy Pants

Card stock - CTMH, DCWV, BAZZILL BASICS

Ribbon - CTMH

Brads - Basic Grey

Cuttlebug folder - Spots and Dots

Copic Markers

Stickles

I hope you enjoyed this week's card.

The next stop on the hop is the shop http://www.katstamps.com/intro.htm

Hugs, XoXo B

Festive Friday 3 - Bday card

2010-03-05T00:14:00.000-08:00

Here is the second card that went with last weeks xmas card. Cutting dimensions are the same as the xmas one. But this has a super yummy Birthday Cupcake on it!!! Enjoy!!!

Hugs XoXo -- B

Happy Girls's Day!!!

2010-03-03T09:17:00.000-08:00

Happy Girls' Day!

The Japanesese Doll Festival (雛祭り, Hina-matsuri), or Girls' Day, is today, March 3!

Traditionally,
platforms covered with a red carpet are used to display a set of
ornamental dolls the represent the Emperor, Empress, and royal subjects
in traditional attire.
The custom of displaying dolls began because people believed that dolls were able to trap bad spirits. Straw hina
dolls were set afloat on a boat and sent down a river to the sea,
taking troubles and bad spirits with them, and helping to protect the
safety of children.

Hugs

XoXo --- B

Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop 4 - Tweedle Dee and Dum

2010-03-01T23:51:00.000-08:00

Well Alice is definately in the air at Queen Kat Stamps. And we are showing off in today's hop some of the new Alice stamps that are coming out. I made two cards both using Che's Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum. I hope you enjoy them. Ingredient list will be below.......

Ingredients in the RED card

Stamp - Queen Kat Stamps - Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum CHE

DCWV cardstock

Basic Grey patterned paper

Cuttle Bug folder - Swiss Dots

Fiskars border punch - Threading water

Copic Markers

Stickles

Flowers- Prima and Petaloo

Bling - Prima

Tulle - unknown

Safety pin - Queen and company

Ingredients in the PURPLE card

Stamp - Queen Kat Stamps - Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum CHE

Bazzill carstock

My Mind's Eye patterned paper and Basic grey patterned paper

Copic markers

Fiskars border punch - Threading water

Flower - Petaloo

Bling - Prima

Rhinestones - unknown

Tulle unknown

I hope you liked the cards and the next place to stop is Vicki's blog http://qksc.blogspot.com

And please sign up as a follower. I'm doing a give away when I hit 50 followers. Thanks for stopping by and have fun on the rest of the hop.

Hugs... XoXo B

Festive Friday 2 - Xmas/Bday times 2

2010-02-25T23:14:00.000-08:00

Hello friends and welcome to another Festive Friday!!!!!! Today I am sharing an easy Xmas card that can be reproduced for another holiday or greeting. I made a masculine birthday card also. This is actually a birthday card for my friend Dan. And you will be able to see this card on sat morning's blog post. After you take a peek at my card you will be hopping on over to Terri Sproul's blog http://www.terrisproul.blogspot.com/ for another xmas card. Remember Terri and I blog hop the second and fourth friday on my Festive Fridays. So here we go 1 easy card you can easily reproduce at home.

Ingredients of Seasons Greetings Card

Riley Tree Stamp

Cricut Cart Beyond Birthdays

Basic Grey Patterned Paper

Prismatics Cardstock

Ribbon Offray

Glitter by Martha Stewart (EK Sucess)

Stickles

Doodlebug Flock

Prismacolor Pencils

Gamsol

Fold paper into A2 cardsize

Cut 3x2 strip of green and a 4 x 3/4 square of Green card stock.

Cut a 3x3 1/4 Square of Red cardstock.

Cut Seasons Greetings out at 2 inches

Stamp Riley on a 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 white square.

Color Riley as desired or use another Cricut cut in his place.

Adhere pieces as shown in card.

Add Ribbon on side of card.

Embellish with glitter, flocking and stickles.

I hope this gives you some inspiration as to how to create an easy holiday card that can be used for many different occasions. If u don't want to stamp make cuts on your cricut to fit in the squuare or even add a sticker or a picture. The ideas are endless. Tomorrow I will post the brother card to this one. I call it Dan's Birthday Card.

Thanks for stopping by and PLEASE sign up as a follower as soon as I hit my 50 I'm doing a great Blog Giveaway!!!!!! You won't want to miss. And after the 50 I'll do another at 100. Again thanks for reading and visiting my blog!!!

Hugs!! XoXo --- B

Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop 3 --- Hearts on my sleeve

2010-02-22T23:07:00.000-08:00

Hello and welcome to another Tuesday Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop. This week is an inspiration challenge. And when I looked at my inspiration picture I drew greens and browns. And I love the "Hearts on my sleeve" Mermaid stamp so much I figured that it would be perfect for it. I hope that you like it. Also if you have not signed up for my blog yet please DO. I will be hitting my 50 followers mark soon. And I will be giving away some sweet blog candy!!!!THANKS for stopping by and I hope you like my card.

Ingredients in this sassy little dish:

Stamp - Queen Kat Stamps (Hearts on my Sleeve)

Patterned Paper - Fancy Pants

Card Stock - Bazzil

Felt - Fancy Pants

Rhinestones - Unknown

Flowers - Petaloo

Copic Spica Pens

Sakura Souffle Pens

Prismacolor Pencils

Gamsol

Stickles

I hope you had fun and the next stop of the hop is the shop

http://www.katstamps.com/intro.htm

Hugs!!! XoXo B

Festive Friday 1 - Xmas

2010-02-18T21:12:00.000-08:00

Hi and welcome to Festive Fridays!!!!!! Each and every Friday I will highlight an upcoming holiday. Festive Fridays will have anything and everything ranging from tutorials, ideas, tips and just pure inspiration to get you inspired to create. But also to create projects that are quick and easy. I know time is always a big concern of many especially during the holidays. This week I am covering an EZ Xmas card. Next week is another Xmas card WITH a blog hop with Terri Sproul!!! Terri and I will be blog hopping on Festive Fridays the second and fourth Friday of EACH month!! Terri is amazing!! So here goes day 1 of my Festive Fridays!!!!!

Supplies needed

1 sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 card stock

patterned paper

card stock for insert

ribbon

Scor Pal or paper trimmer with scoring blade.

Criss Cross Pocket Card (pattern from Scor- Pal)

1. Cut 8 1/2 x 11 card stock in half lengthwise.

2. Score each piece in half at 5 1/2.

3. Glue one of the 5 1/2 sides on top of the other 5 1/2 side. After they are adhered you will

end up with one long tri fold card.

4. Cut each side at one angle. These will "criss cross" over in front of the card.

5. If you want to stamp your card stock or add triangle pieces of patterned paper to the front of the "criss cross" do this now before you glue them down. After they are glued you will end up with a rectangle with a pocket.

6. Cut a strip to wrap around the card. This is the "Belly Band" and should be able to slide on and off with ease.

7. Cut a piece of card stock to be your insert and embellish as you wish. You can also put a picture inside instead of the card stock as the insert.

http://www.scor-pal.com/dec_magazine/Criss%20Cross%20Card%20Feb%201.pdf

If you need step by step picture instructions.... click the link above to get to Scor-Pal.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Hugs XoXo --- B

Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop 2

2010-02-15T20:19:00.000-08:00

Welcome to another Tuesday's Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop. This week was a color challenge with the colors pink,white and red. I had a lot of fun creating this card after baking Red Velvet cupcakes on Valentine's Day. Please be sure to sign up as a follower as I'll be doing a blog candy giveaway when I reach my first 50.

Ingredients used in this sweet little dish

Card Stock- Bazzill Basics, Stampin Up and Nina papers.

Glitter - Paper DCWV

Ribbon - Offray

Lace - Unknown

Stamp Set - Build a Sweet Stamp Set by Queen Kat Stamps http://katstamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_20

Stickles

Copic Markers

Corner Rounder

Cuttlebug Folder - Swiss Dots

Thanks for stopping by...... Be sure to stop off at the shop http://katstamps.com/store/ for some sweet deals.

XoXo --- Bronwyn

Queen Kat Stamps Blog Hop 1 --- Craft or Die

2010-02-08T23:08:00.001-08:00

Well it's been along time since my last blog post....... and I have some good news. I am now a part of the Queen Kat Stamps Design Team. So you stopping here is the second to last stop on this blog hop. Next stop is the shop. This card was made purely by inspiration from the stamp. ( I realized after I made it I was supposed to do a sketch challenge... so please excuse me. :) Thanks) Here is the ingredients used in this little dish........

Stamp.... Queen Kat Stamps ---Craft or Die

Paper....My Minds Eye

Card Stock....DCWV

Flowers and bling.......Prima

Other items used

Tulle

Copic Markers

Charm

Stickles

Distressing Inks

Nestabilities

I hope you enjoyed stopping by and hope to stop by in the next days to come. Sign up as a follower. I love new friends. The next stop is the shop and the link is here

http://www.katstamps.com/intro.htm

Be sure to check out the awesome sale going on in the shop!!!! And take a look at all that is NEW!!

Hugs..... XoXO B

2009-08-12T00:25:00.000-07:00

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2009-07-27T00:49:00.000-07:00

Here is the first card of the XMAS season. Well Xmas in July. Here is a list of ingredients used.

CS SU, CTMH, DCWV, Bazzill Bling and plain Bazzill. Cuttlebug folder....Snowflakes

QuicKutz Teddy Bear, Xmas Tree and Santa hat.

Liquid Applique

Stickles in Xmas Red, Yellow and Black Diamond.

Tsukineko ink in Platinum Plane and Moonlight White.

The buttons are all from Jesse James.

Hope you enjoy my teddy bear in a winter wonderland!!!!

Enjoy!!

2009-07-20T21:05:00.000-07:00

I've been away from my blog for so long but now I'm back. Be ready for a whole new look in the upcoming weeks. And even a special RAK suprise.

This is a fun card using the Twitterpated line from Imaginisce. Who could resist Foxy??? I used some Bazzill Bling, Scallop circle Nesties, Divine Swirls and my all time fave dotted Cuttlebug embossing folders. A little ink and Glimmer Mist. The crochet flower was handmade too by my Mother in law. The fox was colored with pencils and gamsol. And topped with distressed stickles.

I entered 11 items into the fair but won't know the results til after Sept 5th. Almost 2 months of waiting. Such torture.

Enjoy Foxy!!!!

CuddleBug Design Team Challenge week 3

2008-10-20T00:25:00.000-07:00

I love how this came out. I need to use two folders as my challenge. I used Swiss Dots and the Swirls. I also used Hollyhock CS from CTMH, BAsic Grey Infuse line, Brown bazzill CS which I used a Martha Stewert punch on for the border. THe scallop square is a Marvy GIGA punch, white CS is Stampin up. The forever stamp is Studio G and the boy and girl stamp is from Amuse Stamps. I used crystal ice stickles on the dress and hollyhock ink from CTMH to distress with. Along with Ranger TIm Holtz vintage ink.

Second batch of Fair entries

2008-10-19T23:57:00.000-07:00

This card was made from Close To My Heart cardstock,stamps,inks,ribbon and flowers. This card won third place.
This is the last stamped card, It was also designed with all Close To My Heart material. Cardstock,patterned paper, stamps and inks. This won third place.
This is a layout that took second place. My life as a Pirate. I used all Rusty Pickle product on this layout. And features our adorable son and the real Jack Sparrow.
This is the second layout. Dead men tell no tales. This was also done with all Rusty Pickle product. It took another second place.
This Always layout did not place. But I love it still. It's a simple layout of my DH and I. The material used is all Close To My Heart.

Fair entries and ribbons

2008-10-19T23:37:00.000-07:00

This is an altered wedding canvas. Of our wedding pictures, This placed third.
A Girlfriends chipboard album made with the BIA and Basic Grey as the focus. This book took third place.
The DISNEY Memories book. THis book is jam packed with autogragh pages, hidden tags and cute button embellies. The paper is Creative Imaginations. This won second place!
This is the last chipboard book entered. It was made with the Bobunny Beach Line and quickutz,and paint that looks like sand. This took home third place.
One of my cards, all made with Close To My Heart Cardstock,patterned paper, stamps and ink. This card won third place.

CuttleBug Design Team Challenge 2

2008-10-18T22:40:00.000-07:00

Here is my long awaited week 2 for the Cuttlebug Challenge Design Team. Week 3 will be posted Monday. Here is the supply list for this card.

Snowflakes embossing folder
Studio G white ink
White sugarcoated Doodlebug cardstock
Snow man diecut Quickutz limited edition 2007 gift set
Blue cardstock Stampin Up

my first design team challenge

2008-10-06T00:49:00.000-07:00

How to do this project:

Materials Used:

Paper - Orange - DCWV

Purple Pansy - CTMH

White - CTMH

Black and Yellow - CTMH

Ribbon - Offray

Inks - Purple Pansy - CTMH

Orange - CTMH

Stamp - CTMH

Cuttlebug Folders - Swiss dots and Boo to You!

Use sand paper to lightly sand over embossed images to expose the white core of the cardstock.