Sunday, April 6, 2008

What a Great Day!!!

A couple of days ago I made a card for the My Favorite Things guest designer challenge. I called it Out of the Box, because it was a stretch for me!! I loved what I had done, but it was way different from what I normally do. The contest was posted on Wednesday night, and the results were posted on Saturday, and to my surprise.......I WON!!!!!YAYYYYYY!!! I have since recieved some of the sweetest emails and pm's on SCS from people wishing me well and telling me how happy they are for me. I can't wait to recieve their next new release stamps and get to post with the fabulous design team. Thank you to all of you that took the time to send me a message and congratulate me. Your words of kindness and sincere well wishes mean so much to me!!

MOM!!! I did it!!!YAYYYYY!!!

On to the good stuff, a card for today's Featured Stamper Challenge. I had my two friends staying here this weekend with me and I wasn't able to stamp all day yesterday. I am so happy Spring is here(at least for now), but those girls ran me ragged. I called them my friends because they are not technically my nieces, one is my cousin-in-law and the other is my friend's daughter(who is also a cousin to my nieces but on the other side). They wanted to match, so I had to buy them new shirts that match(thank goodness for Wal-mart clearance racks!!) Here is a picture of them!! Anyway, this week's FS over on SCS is and amazing stamper named Kristi, aka Mommyluvs2stamp. She has a fabulous gallery and as soon as I saw this card, I knew what I wanted to do. Now, since this is a CASE, I did have to change it a little. I moved the sentiment up, added a bunch of layers(ya know how I love them), changed the colors and embellishments(added a bunch, cause ya know how I love them too!!). I tried to keep the same layout, and use the same images, but with the addition of all the layers, I had to move my sentiment. I made this card to send to Faith, aka Markie's Mom. If you have been around SCS, you have most likely seen her work. She has a huge fan base, including me, and a fantastic ability to tell stories. She posts one almost everyday on her blog, and usually they are hysterically funny. Here lately though, they haven't been so. Faith's mom was hospitialized recently with several things wrong with her, the worst being Luekemia. For all the details(which I haven't commited to memory because I have a hard time thinking about stuff like this), you can visit her blog. In the mean time, Faith has found out that she is not in remission anymore for Ovarian cancer and is having to under go treatment as well. I figure, if anyone can use a pick me up right now, it is Faith and her mom. Here is a link to the thread started by our FS hostess Beth requesting RAK's for Faith and her mom. If you read through it a little bit, Faith has posted her address. Please, join me in showering Faith and her Mom(and family) with love and support!!
stamps-Women Of Life by PTI
paper-Garden Green, Rose Red, So Saffron, Whisper White
ink-Garden Green, Rose Red and So Saffron
tools-clear dew drops, clear page pebbles, white brads, green organdy, pomegranate stitched ribbon, white tafetta, spiral clip

20 comments:

  1. congratulations, Jessie! Your card is awesome - so glad you won!!

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  2. Congratulations on winning the MFT Guest Designer this month! That's AWESOME!

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  3. Congrats on winning the contest!!!
    YOU ROCK GIRL!!! Love your newest creation for today too - well done...!!!I'm also sending a card to Faith and mother tomorrow as well!!! I hope it will put a smile on her face during this crazy times....!!!

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  4. First......CONGRATS!! SHOCKING, I know.....but I haven't ever gone over to the MFT stamps and forums.....I have too many addictions right now!! But I'll go just to check your fabulous work!! I love the CASE card!! I already have mine favorited from her gallery ready to CASE!! What a wonderful card for Faith....yes, I know she's appreciating so much the outpouring....she's an amazing woman!!

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  5. Congratulations, Jessie!! I am so excited and happy for you!

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  6. Congratulations on being chosen the MFT Guest Designer! Your creations are wonderful and I particularly loved the one you made for your entry! Have fun!!!

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  7. This is gorgeous--love it. And congrats on your MFT guest designer spot!

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  8. Beautiful card and thanks for the link to send Faith a card! Joan

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  9. CONGRATS!! Your card was a clear winner! I can't wait to see what you create with your new stamps!!

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  10. Congrats!! and I love this PTI card. This set is wonderful!

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  11. Congratulations Jessie on your wonderful news of being MFT Guest Designer - your cards are beautiful and an inspiration!

    artystamper

    www.createwithjulia.blogspot.com

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  12. Congrats on your win :) Loko forward to seeing your creations.

    Love the CASE card. That set has been tempting me lately and you aren't helping me resist it - LOL!!

    Well done on mentioning Faith. She is such an amazing lady and life is just not fair in her circle right now (I've even offered to help dig holes for some of the rellies!) she deserves TONS of cards.

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  13. Congratulations!!!! Your work is so awesome...they would have been crazy not to pick you!!!! Can't wait to see what you create!!! :D

    Jenn

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  14. Congratulations, Jessie!! You are certainly on a roll!! I love the Women of Life set!! Your card is gorgeous...

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  15. Congratulations. I had a feeling you were going to win! I am really glad you did. :) Nice job on this card too.

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  16. Congrats on winning and so deserved - it's an amazing card! Thanks for posting the link regarding Faith and her mom...I'll send a card out tomorrow.

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  17. Congratulations, Jessie, on the MFT GD spot!! That's awesome! :)

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  18. Well let me be the first to say "I told you so!!!" Girl you rock...you do such amazing stuff, I knew this was going to happen...and that card was just fabulous!

    Fabulous FS card..love the page pebbles. Faith will love it!

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  19. hip hip hooray! Im so excited for all the recongnition your art is getting that you so richly deserve!!
    I'll send cards, thank for the info!

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  20. Oh my gosh, Jessie ... I've been living under a rock for a few weeks! I just wanted to say congrats on all of your awesome news ... winning the MFT contest, the Paper Pretties permanent DT spot, featured on Queen Kat ... I think I'm still missing something. I am SO excited for you and thrilled to see you getting so much extra attention. You are SO deserving! Hugs!!

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