Design Team Call!

Yes you heard...read correctly! lol My first Design Team Call! Yay, I am so excited! I have a few images up right now and I have for a little while but I wanted to get a few more ready for this big announcement! Big at least for me!

As you noticed I am in search of a design team for my digi images, if you are interested continue reading if not feel free to jump to another post! :0)

FIRST EVER DESIGN TEAM CALL

I am excited to officially announce my first ever Design Team member Call! I am looking for a couple designers to create beautiful projects using my Digital images! You must be able to print the images out.

This is your opportunity to inspire and share your creativity with others!

This is open to everyone, reguardless of geographic location!

-How to Enter-

*make any project using an image of your choice

*make a VR describing your project and private message me on YT and share your video with me!

*be a subbie to me on YouTube and a follower here on my blog and my wickeddesignsbybrenda blog as well.

*send me a message on YT or email, listing present design teams you are part of, a little about yourself, and why you want to be on my design team .

*leave a comment on  this blog post saying which of my digi's you like the best!

*optional * please vote on the lower left of the blog! Thanks in Advance!


(Only serious inquiries do not sign up if you do not have time or can not print the images) 


There is a three month term which will be October, November, and December!

You must make 2 projects a month ( more is appreciated but not required) with my images and mention/link to both my YT and blog.

You will get anywhere from one to three images each month to create with!

Sounds Like fun right!....The call starts now! you have until September 28 2013! I will notify the DT  no later than October 1st!

 Give it a go, try something new, would love to see something unique and full of personality... show off your style! most of all have fun! Can't wait to see what you all come up with! If you have any questions please leave a comment or contact me!

Happy Crafting!

September New Releases!

I am so excited to share with you all my new release of digi images! I thought long and hard on this one...I am also going to be adding a few special releases up until October 31 for Halloween! Yay, I love Halloween. Cutsey, Creepy, spooky, gorey I love it all!

This month will have a lot going on! more digi's of course, my first Design team, and even a Fun Halloween Challenge to boot! I am super excited so let's get the party started and have some fun, Shall we!

Oops...Kimmy              

She was great to draw what a trip she is...A little clutz but she got style...lol

Reading Drew

Named and made after my son ...Both of my kids love books and so do I...this is for all of us booklovers!

Stylin Sammy

Named and made after my Daughter...A fashion sense all her own...but she is Styling! we all have a little diva in us...lol

Special releases soon to come!

Hope you all like them! 

Have a great day!

Card using my Digi...Summer Pail

I finally got around to making a few projects...with paper that is! Ohh, how I missed it! Don't get me wrong I love to crochet and I am working on a few projects as we speak! But I needed to take a break and create a card with this cutie!

I love how she turned out! I wanted to keep it simple and on the flatter side...I want to be able to mail it out with just a stamp if possible. I have more requests for cards to be able to go through the mail with  little postage than over the top decorated cards. (I do like to make those as well...sometimes I find it hard to do though)

What I used

DCWV paper stack Spring Fling

my handmade simple crochet flower with a purple bling flower center

cardstock embellie "Dream come true"

I colored her with my spectrum noir markers

Skin tone-   FS2, FS3, and FS6 cheeks

Hair-       CT2, GB8, GB9

Eyes-     LG2 and whie gel pen

Lips-  PP3

Dress and Bows-     PP3, PP4, PP5

Pail-     IG1, IG3

I had a great time coloring her and making this card! Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to vote on the bottom left of the blog! Only takes a second and its free for you and helps me! Thanks!

Happy Crafting!

Grilled meatloaf

1 lb ground beef

1/2 cup steak sauce

1/2 cup plain bread crumbs

1 egg

1/4 cup fine chop green bell pepper

1/4 cup fine chopped onion

2 Tbsp margarine melted

1 (6 oz) red skin potatoes par-boiled and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds

grated parmesean cheese

in large bowl combine ground beef, 1/4 cup steak sauce, bread crumbs, egg, pepper and onion. divide mixture and shape into 4 (4 inch) oval loaves.

in small bowl combine remaining steak sauce and margaine, set aside.

over med heat grill meat loaves for 20-30 minutes and potato slices for 10-12 minutes turning and brushing both occasionally with steak sauce mixture. sprinkle potatoes with parmesean cheese, serve immediately.

makes 4 servings

First Halloween project for the year!

I Love Halloween! It is my favorite holiday and time of year! All the smells, the fall foliage it is all so breathtakingly beautiful! Love, love ,love this season...I do not care for the super cold nights and winter getting closer though! lol

Ever since I was a child I loved and looked forward to Halloween! The idea of dressing up was the draw I believe...Don't get me wrong the candy was awesome too! All the parties and trick or treating...those were the days...

I remember going out with my friends, walking around the neighborhood til late at night about 10 pm. We would walk the whole neighbood and we had such a good time. Every year there was a party at our church and they had games and food and costume contests...It was good times...

It is a shame that our kids miss out...That is why I have a huge party for them every year, even though some of them are adults now they look forward to the fun and games. This year we are doing Medieval Time Period (theme) I am so excited, lots of fun we will have!

Decorations, invitations, food, games, campfire and campout...yes you heard me right we have a over night party and serve breakfast the following day and then every one parts ways. (Sat dinner- Sun Breakfast) it does get cold so some do venture inside to sleep but some weather the cold in tents with loads of blankets by the fire...(we keep going to the wee hours)

Our party has become tradition, we have been doing it so long...no one wants it to stop, so we keep on each year with a new theme!

Here are the invitations for this years event!

This is my nephews invite all of them are the same! A treasure chest from the Royal Court (thats me lol) Each one has a name label on the front for the recipient. 

I used memento inks to stamp the images. The stamps are from the girls paperie, inkadinkadoo, and TPC, the cardstock I used is from Darice the chocolate lovers stack (8 1/2 by 11).

inside I put a few goodies as well as some party info! you know the basics just details of where, when, and what not! 

The campfire card in yellow and orange I used stickles on, it has the info for itinerary by the fire and over night camping. 

The card with the gold embossed trophy contains info on the Medieval games that will be taking place.

The rolled scroll has all the basic party info and is tied with twine, the message was written on adding machine tape, love it, looks just like old parchment!

I also included a lollipop and butterscotch candies (royal gold lol) I added a trick or treat circle popdotted embellishment with a spider in center to one of the butterscotch candies.

I made these assembly line style, like many of my projects for family...there are a lot of us! I got them all done and so everyone has time to get their costumes ready I will be handing/mailing  these babies out today! Some make their own costumes so with every ones busy schedules I have to sent them out this early so everyone has a chance to get them done!

On to the next project! lol  

Remember to vote...bottom left of blog! I appreciate it! 

Havve a great day!

Orange barbecue sauce

3/4 cup orange marmalade

1/2 cup steak sauce

1/2 cup dijon mustard

1/4 cup fine chop onion

in small bowl combine all ingredients. use as baste when grilling poultry, ribs or pork.

makes about 2 cups

Starting Early this year...

Every yeaar I try to start early on Christmas and every year I usually get sidetracked and push it off...sometimes so bad that I am last minute rushing to get done in time. I end up stressed out and worn out! lol I know others find themselves at the same place maybe feeling and doing the same thing, pushing off til later.

I usually get sidetracked by Halloween, well this year I can proudly say...so far...I am doing pretty good! I have started Christmas and Halloween!I haven't gotten stressed just yet...lol

I am the kind of person who gets burnt out from doing one thing over and over, that is why I do so many different crafts. When I get burnt on one I jump to the next one and then I don't have to worry so much about losing my mojo...don't get me wrong I do lose my mojo and then I feel like I have nothing to do...I am bored...and sometimes even feel guilty not working on a project.

When that happens I get out and get some air! Take a walk, play outside with the kids, yard work whatever, I just step away from all the crafts...Sometimes I need a break, a little time off...a day maybe two and then I'm back and ready to go.

There I go rambling..lol off topic and such see sidetracked...lol anyway today I am sharing what I have worked on for Christmas, Come back Tomorrow and see what I am working on for Halloween!

I have made these for the family and I some friends! These would be great for neighbors and co workers! Just slip in a little candy and a gift card, maybe some coffee and starbucks card for the coffee lover, bath products and a bath and body works card, I could go on and on but you get the idea! The possibilities are endless. Plus they are on the small size so there is no big dollar amount to fill them and then add a gift card perfect to say I care! These would even be great for teachers and bus drivers for the younger kids to gift! okay I have to stop or I'll be here all day...lol

Above is the Red, green and white stocking I have made four of each color so far. You can tell the size by the crochet hook. All stockings here are the same size. (6 inches from top to bottom and 3 inches wide- the opening at the top is 2 3/4) a large hershey bar will fit and a gift card easily.

The picture does not do the next three stockings justice! I love the yarns I used, unfortunately when it is gone it is gone. They do not make the yarn any more. It is a metallic yarn but it is not abrasive, just shiny! There are other yarns like this but none are this sparkly. All the yarns used are acrylic. Above I used White and Sparkling Taupe (light Tan)

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Here I used the white and Sparkling Red. I tried staying with traditional colors at first and using up some of the smaller balls of yarn I have...to make room for more! lol  Then I do have a few requests for some not so traditional colors...which is fine by me I can't wait to see how they turn out!

Here is the white and Sparkling Green, a deep hunter green...really pretty color. All of them are but This one is very rich in hue. I love making these cute stockings, they are great gift ideas for the winter months...I think so anyway! 

This is the last one Blue and white very pretty even though there is no sparkle but we can fix that...lol I am going to make a few extra for a special project and gift. I think it is a wonderful idea and helps get people in the spirit...I talked about it in my YT video for these, I am making a tag and stitching it to the hanger portion of the stocking. It will have instructions for spreading cheer! 

These goodies are for you to enjoy,

once your through, 

pass the stocking on to someone new.

Share the joy,

refill this stocking

hand it off to a friend or someone new!

Keep the spirit of giving going a piece of candy, maybe a small token whatever you can spare, after all it is a tiny space to fill, fill it quick and pass it on show someone you care.

If you find yourself with this stocking on Christmas Eve, tuck it away safe for  you are the lucky one to start the cheer next year!

I thought this was a great idea, I may even start one here! Let me know what you think!
well, I am out of here, see you soon!

Have a great Day!

Yay...I have some new goodies to share!

Hi everyone I have some new freebies to share! I thoght these would be great with school back in session...well soon to be for us! I love using these! I hope you all will also!

You can find them in the new freebie page (limited time) so get them while you can!

Like all my freebies, They are monthly so these are only good til the next freebie arrives...close to october there will be new ones up! so be sure to grab these while you can!

I hope you like them! Remember to say Thank you...to let me know you like them so I can keep the freebies coming!

These three are up for free for a limited time!

Clipboard, pencil and easel!

Get them while they are available! Please vote on the bottom left of the blog! only takes a second, I appreciate it!

Have a great Day!

Please Take a Little Time

I am working on a few things for the blog! I have some exciting things coming soon! I am super  excited! I hope you all will be too!

 I have a few special things...for September! Including my new Digital image release! Besides the regular release be on the look out for a few special releases! After all my favorite Holiday is coming up so it may have to do with that...lol

If you don't know...it is HALLOWEEN! I am so stoked and ready for it! Well, I still have plenty to do but I am ready for the fun and festivities!

If you haven't noticed I put a poll on the left hand side bottom of the blog! Please help me out by voting! I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks in advance!

I am looking forward to see the results. All I ask is please be honest!
The poll will be up for roughly one month please be sure to vote! (September 27 at 5pm Eastern standard time)

 If there is anything else you wish to add to the list please leave me some feedback in the comments section below!

Well, I am off to get some more work and crafting done! Have a great Day!

Tropical fruit smoothie

1 15 oz can cream of coconut

1 banana

1 8 oz can crushed pineapple undrained

1 cup orange juice

1/4 cup lime juice

2 ice cubes

blend until smooth

makes 5 cups

All the way from the Artic!

All the way from the cold country...lol I have recently been crocheting like crazy getting orders filled and making christmas gifts, and a bit of Halloween (my Fav) So I wanted to share these cute little guys I just finished!

Sorry these three have been claimed but like everythiing else if you would like just message me and I will make a custom order for you! I love making all kinds of  these cute guys I have some others I have posted before.

These are so stinking cute! I haven't met anyone who doesn't think so! but you be the judge! I would love to hear your thoughts!

They are all made with Acrylic 4 ply worsted weight yarn, child safety eyes, and embroidery floss.

Plus all of them are made with Love!

From the side you can see the cute little paws, and tail! yes polar bears do have tails, incase you are wondering! lol

The bears are all the same...except for their scarves...

They all sit upright on their own! Cute for all ages safe for little ones! 

Measurements:

Height- top of head to bottom  6 inches

Length- front paw to tail  5 inches

Width- back paw to back paw  4 inches

Hope you all like these guys! 

Stuffed turkey burger

1 lb ground turkey

1/4 cup steak sauce

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 cup prepared stuffing

1/2 cup cranberry sauce

4 slices bread toasted

4 lettuce leaves

in med bowl combine turkey, 2 Tbsp steak sauce, onion, thyme and pepper shape into 8 thin patties. place 2 Tbsp prepared stuffing in center of 4 patties. top with remaining patties. set aside.

in small bowl combine remaining 2 Tbsp steak sauce and cranberry sauce set aside.

grill burgers over med heat for 10 minutes each side or until done. top each bread slice with lettuce leaf and burger serve immediately topped with prepared cranberry sauce mixture.

makes 4 servings

Altered Notebooks...

Sometimes I want to craft and be crafty but I am lost on what I want to create! This usually happens to me when I have been crafting like crazy, when I am burnt out and tired, and sometimes just feeling overwhelmed.

When this starts to happen I know I am about to lose all my mojo and I step back for a moment and think about what I know someone could use, or have mentioned they would like...Then, I set off on creating said item and most of the time woohoo I am back in buisness and ready to craft galore again...the times it doesn't work...well then I know I need a break just a little down time to clear the fog...lol

Sometimes we just need a little time to organize our thoughts and ourselves before we can jump back in! This is exactly what I have been doing...lol So much going on and I love to stay busy but I believe I over did it! lol But I am getting back on tract now and eager to dive in!

All the kids in my family love to write, journal, draw, etc. So I thought I would start making a few altered composition books! It was slow going at first but then I got into a groove and three were finished in no time! Woohoo! Yea three more gifts out of the way! We have three birthdays in Sept, Three in October and a huge Halloween Party! Nov. one birthday and thanksgiving, Dec christmas for over 15! I said I like to stay busy right....lol

All of the family affairs mentioned, throw in Dr. appointments at this time monthly, starting a small business, homeschooling (prep for College), and just daily life in general...I think I keep busy! lol We all do...I'm not complaining hust explaining I work best when I am active and not stagnant...sometimes I get carried away and go overboad! lol like now! Sorry about the rambling here are the journals/notebooks...

I wanted to keep them simple and utilitarian. When I write I like to use both sides of the paper so I wanted to keep the embellishments on the flat side and few so there is less to snag when being pulled out or put in a bag, or back pack or even a purse.

Here are some close ups,

Starting with the yellow one I used DCWV Spring Fling stack for the paper and some dollar store stickers this one is a bee with vellum wings a burlap strip with flowers and bling. I am not a big fan of yellow but I just love it

This is the pink one. I also used DCWV Spring Fling stack for the paper and dollar store sticker. It is a vellum sticker of a water lily flower. Love it!

The last one is a blue one. I used DCWV Spring Fling Stack for the paper, and a dollar store sticker. The butterfly is a dimensional sticker with bling. So pretty!

There you have it! I hope you like them! Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

Italian steak marinade

1/4 cup steak sauce

1/4 cup italian salad dressing

1 tsp garlic powder

in small non metal bowl combine all ingredients.

use to marinate beef poultry or pork for 1 hour in fridge.

makes 1/2 cup

Two Little Purses...so cute!

Here are two of my latest creations! As you all know I love to crochet! The only way to get things done....multitasking! While I am uploading videos, watching some videos, a movie, or a little spare time, I pick up a craft and that is my time so to speak! lol I have a busy structured schedule and I try to stick it sometimes it works! lol

Being a stay at home mom/wife has its advantages and disadvantages...but I won't go into that...lol :0)
I have little time to craft but I do enjoy it and look forward to that time! I am recently starting to take custom orders on a few items! please if you are interested contact me!

I will place new items for sale here first then they will be moved to my Zibbet! I love working one on one with people so that is why I have the blog sales...I do have items listed on Zibbet if you rather head to a shop...but my blog followers have the first chance at the items! I also post some of the items on my YouTube channel so be sure to sub me there also! Sometimes I only post to one, sometimes to both!

Any way here are some pics of the two little purses/bags I crocheted!

Pink/Purple/Greens messenger purse/bag         $18.00 shipped to US  (USD)

 Bucket Blues Purse/bag                $21.00 shipped US (USD)

A video is posted on my YouTube, if you are interested in seeing a little more! 

Happy Crafting have a great day!

Hair ties...Scrunchies...whatever you call them!

I love hair ties! My daughter and I use them all year long! So needless to say between the two of us we have a hoard of them! so many different sizes and styles, and many colors.

No two are exactly the same. I think we have one for every outfit and/or occassion! Like all girls...you can't have too many accesories! the more the better! lol

With that said check these out! They are awesome! So full bodied and super soft! They don't tangle and I have never had one get stuck in my hair like other hair ties can do! 

These are my go to hair ties! Love them! I have a few different colors check out the crochet section here on my blog or MyShop Link on the home page!

Below is a video of them for size.

Thanks for stopping by have a great day!

Coffee mocha smoothie

2 oz half and half

2 oz cappuccine flavored syrup (by coffee in walmart)

2 oz strong coffee or expresso chilledbsp chocolate syrup or chocolate milk powder (nesquick)

2 cups ice

combine all in order. blend until smooth.

Grilled chicken salad

1/2 cup steak sauce

1/2 cup italian dressing

1 tsp dried basil

1 lb boneless chicken breast halves

6 cups mixed salad greens

1/4 lb snow peas blanched and halved

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1 med red bell pepper thinly sliced

grated parmesean cheese optional

in small bowl combine first three ingredients. place chicken in dish coat with 1/4 cup marinade cover and chill for 1 hour in fridge, turn occasionally.

arrange salad greens, snow peas, mushrooms and pepper slices on 6 dishes set aside.

in small sauce pan over med heat heat remaining marinade keep warm.

remove chicken and grill for 8-10 minutes or until done turning occasionally. thinly slice chicken and arrange over salad greens and drizzle with warm dressing.

serve immediately sprinkle with parmesean cheese if desired.

makes 6 servings

Everybody loves FREEBIES!

Hey everyone! hope you are having a great Tuesday! It is raining here....and I have grocery shopping to do....uggggghh! This is the kind of day you just want to stay inside and craft, or read and snuggle up with a blanket (a thin one) lol  If it wasn't thundering and lightning i would be out in the rain for a little at least! I am still a kid at heart love to walk in the rain or at least sit out on the porch but I will do that later... after shopping! At least there is something to look forward to.... getting back! lol

I just wanted to let you all know I have added a new section to the blog if you haven't seen it yet! It is a new page located on the top banner or click on the button on the side! It is the FREEBIES section! WooHoo! Yay!

Everyone likes a freebie! I will post a few digi's in this section monthly! Maybe more often if I get in a doodling mood! I have put three in there for now I love using these inside cards, mini albums, project life, on a tag...the possibilities are limitless!


If you like them you can pick them up in the Wicked Freebies Section! (limited time)

Happy Crafting! 

Mushroom bacon sauce

5 slices bacon cut in 1/4 inch pieces

1 ten oz pkg mushrooms sliced

1/4 cup steak sauce

2 Tbsp sherry cooking wine

in large skillet over med heat cook bacon til crisp. remove with slotted spoon reserve 2 Tbsp drippings.

in same skillet saute mushrooms in reserved drippings for 5 minutes or tender. stir in steak sauce, sherry and bacon, bring to a boil. reduce heat simmer 5minutes. serve hot with cooked beef, burgers or poultry.

makes 1 1.2 cups

What's New!

I have been super busy the last few days...but you wouldn't tell....I have been behind a computer! work...work....work...but the good thing is I have some new items to share and for sale!

I also have a new announcement also! I am so very excited! I will start with the share and sale first!

I have finished up  few projects...crochet ones that is...they have been posted in the crochet page if your are interested in more detail...

here is the pink infinity scraf I made it is a narrow one perfect for fall not real chunky but will still keep you warm!

Here is one color (many others completed) Butterfly magnets! these are cute to gift! I know some of you may have received one from me in a rak! 

The last edition for crochet items Scrunchies I made many colors! I love these! I was so excited I made a set of each for myself and my daughter!

almost like a boa for your hair! love em! 

Now on to the bit of news I have opened a shop on Zibbet! Iam offering what I have on here as well as a few other items...As I get them completed I will post my creations here or youtube and put them on my zibbet!

I am so excited! Be sure to check out my Zibbet shop! if you aren't following me here and youtube join in on the fun! Great things are bound to happen!

WickedDesignsbyBrenda     on zibbet                      Brendahdp77    on   youtube

Have a great Day, Happy crafting!

Technical Difficulty...

Just like everything in life sometimes things do not go as planned so I am here to say that I am so very sorry I am so unorganized!

I am in the process of setting up shop and it may take a bit to get things just right...so please bare with me! For now this is how I have to work it!

if there is anything you would like to purchase please contact me directly with a list of items you are interested in and I will provide you with a total and my paypal info.  Once I receive payment I will send your file or package whichever the case may be.

Thanks for your understanding!

Have a great day!

New Digi's are here....

A new addition to the Wicked blog! check them out!

I have added  three new digi's for sale!

These are my first babies I hope you like them as much as I do!

I had a blast creating them and have a bunch more to convert and many others in the works!

I am so very excited to share them with you all! I am kind of nervous on how they will go over, but I am hoping for the best! 

Head over to Digi's (Wicked designs) page to check them out!

Happy crafting!

Due to recent requests...

Due to some recent requests I am now offering some of my crochet items for sale! At first I was in awe that someone would want to purchase any of my creations but after further research I learned differently! I am so happy to announce that I have finally listed a few!

Please take a look in the tab labeled Crochet items!

I am also estatic to announce that I am also going to be selling my digi creations! I have a bunch drawn and am in the process of converting them to digital jpeg files...they will be listed for sale under the tab labeled digi's (wicked designs)...

Keep coming by frequently to see what is new! I have some awesome things planned!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

Took the kids to a concert...

My kids and sister setting up our little spot in the lot! We sat and ate and talked listened to some tunes people watched...mostly people watched! It was sooooo hot then it poured on us we got on our rain gear and hoped in the car then it lightened up and we went inside to the venue!

Here is the cute blow up from the local radio station!

The next picture is of the opening act!

 Black Stone Cherry...

The kids loved them my daughter was bouncing along with the guitarist and my son was laughing at her...she didn't even realize! lol

that she was bouncing of course...lol

Here we have the next act...I know many of the original band is gone but they are not forgotten and they live on through their music! 

Lyrnyrd Skynyrd!

 What fun...at this point it started to get dark...we were hot and a little burnt from the sun but still having a good time. 

The best was yet to come the Last band...the headliner!

BAD COMPANY!

 What an awesome concert! the kids had a blast...it was great to share this with them! We all had a great time and Loved the music!

 These faces showed me that they in fact had an awesome time! They each picked a shirt as well as a rememberance and proof of attendance! lol It is our tradition every concert attended a shirt is bought for each one there! I will always remember this! we had a blast!
Have a great weekend everyone!