MFTWSC61- Romance

Hey everyone, and happy Wednesday!! Since it is Wednesday, it is time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge from My Favorite Things!!


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For my card today, I used the Clearly Sentimental About Romance set. I stamped it with Memento Rich Cocoa ink on Cream card stock, and then cut it out with my Well Worn Greetings Die-namics. I used Hot Fudge, and Pink Pirouette card stock. My paper is from the MME Lost and Found Madison Avenue paper. I used the Royal Rose Die-namics, being released this month, and the Fancy Flourish Die-namics as well. Both my ribbons are from The Ribbon Carousel-Brown Satin Edged Grosgrain, and Eggshell Vintage Seam Binding. My only other embellishments are brads from Michael's.



For the inside, I used more of the same supplies.

Here are the Die-namics I used:







Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out MFT Blog for a full list of designers participating in today's sketch!!

For All You GOOD Eggs....

I get a lot of questions about how I cut my layers, and keep them even, so I made up a little tutorial on the There She Goes blog....head on over there for more details!!



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The image her from the EGG-stra special set, was colored with my Copics, and then layered with Cotton Candy, Berrylicous, and Sour Apple card stock. I used MME Everyday Flair paper, and the MFT First Place Award and Small Open Scalloped Strip Die-namics. My ribbon is from the Ribbon Carousel, Pink V Striped Twill, and my brads are from Michael's. I also added a spiral clip from Creative Expressions.

My sketch is this week's There She Goes challenge, too....FUN!!

Well, that is it for me for now!!

Let The Teasers Begin!!

It's that time again, if you can believe it!! Time for what? It's time for the next My Favorite Things release!! We are starting our week of teasers off with this month's Who's That Girl set, Puddle Jumper....she is SO much fun!!

Before we get to my card, here are some details you NEED to know!!

Here are the details about the upcoming release on March 6th at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on March 6th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!


• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on March 6th at 10 PM EST. You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.


• The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.


• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW. Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily. The winners will be posted on March 6th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

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For my card tonight, I started by stamping my image SEVERAL times: twice on X-Press It blending card, and and again on three different styles of MME Quite Contrary papers. I paper pieced her boots, and jacket, and paper pieced the sky to look like rain drops. The rest was colored with my Copics, then cut out using Circle Nesties. For my layer, I used the Open Scalloped Doily Duo Die-namics in Tangy Orange. My other card stock colors are So Saffron, Limeade, and Sweet Tooth. I used the Mini Monarch Border Die-namics, again with Tangy Orange, for my background, along with more of the paper. One of our new die-namics this month, Umbrella was used to make my umbrella...so MUCH FUN!! My ribbon is White Twill from the Ribbon Carousel, as well as my Buttercream Twine. I used Michael's brads, and the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics(for my sentiment) to finish my card.



For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, and another sentiment from this set.

Here are the Die-namics I have used.









Be sure to check out Kim's Blog for a full list of Designer's playing along today!! Thanks, and have a great day!!

February Creative Chat- Ribbon

It's time for the MFT Creative Chat. The My Favorite Things Design Team Creative Chat is a monthly feature, where we are challenged to explore our creative spaces and share valuable organizational methods, tools, and shopping strategies with you. You'll be able to peek into our creative spaces, ask questions, and share your own ideas in the MFT forum. This month, we were asked the following questions:

Show us how you store your ribbon?

Well, that question is a time consuming one to answer. First of all, it has evolved over time...for many reasons. The biggest reason is the way I purchase ribbon, second to HOW I purchase it.

I, like a lot of you, started out as a Stampin' Up demonstrator. I purchased all my ribbons as spools. I have always kept those in rubermaid containers....as you can see, it doesn't really work that well.



So, then I bought these nifty embellishment boxes from Oriental Trading Company. I used all my favorite Stampin' Up ribbons, and filled up all these little boxes with ribbon I hand rolled...boy, that was time consuming. The only plus side to this, is I used to go on a TON of crops, so it was the most convenient way to take my ribbon with me when I went. I have two more like it, maybe not as full...but still.



Then I left Stampin' Up, and started buying ribbon kits from My Favorite Things, and other places. Those came by the yard, so I went out to Michael's, and bought some doll pins, and wrapped them on those...here is one drawer full...I may have two, I can't lie. I still leave them on these, but I have a new method now.



I am still LOVING buying ribbon by the yard, and I started to get QUITE the collection of it. This ribbon, from The Ribbon Carousel, comes by the yard, and neatly wrapped with paper. The BEAUTIFUL thing is that she sells these darling little spools, that you can either purchase OR have your ribbon wrapped on for you.

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Which leads me to my NEW favorite way to store my ribbon...the Ribbon Carousel! These are the old versions, but the new versions are JUST as fabulous! They are customizable so that you can use them as an 8post or 4 post, or whatever your heart desires! I use my 8 post carousel for my twine, seam binding, and whatever else I decide to wrap around a spool...which is ALL of it! They take up VERY little space, and as you saw above, I could use about two more...but hey, all in good time!

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Here is a shot of both of mine, both the 8 and 4 post, sitting on my shelf behind me. I put full spools of ribbon on my four post, which are a mixture of PTI, SU, and random stuff bought at Michael's. Word around the street is that MFT has their card stock back WITH matching ribbon...it makes my heart so happy!!!

What are your favorite types of ribbon?

My favorite types of ribbon...well, all of them! I tend to lean toward solid colors, and anything that I can make a bow out of. If the ribbon gets too wide, I can't always make a bow work, so I usually stick to about 1" or smaller. I lean mostly towards white, black, and brown, but with all the YUMMY colors of seam binding out there, I get swept away, and often!

Any tips or tricks on how to use ribbon on stamped creations?

I use ribbon on almost everything I make....EVERYTHING. I absolutely love it, and would list it in my top three favorite embellishments. I use it for bows, to separate papers(like a dividing line to cover up paper seams), and to add color. My FAVORITE way to use ribbon...well, on a spiral clip, of course!!! You can add those ANYWHERE, and they often add that finishing touch that I REALLY needed.

Well, I hope I haven't bored you to tears!! Oh, and I hope you come away from here with some ideas...if not from me, from one of my team mates!! I'm anxious to see what Jody Morrow has done...she is my organizational IDOL!!

Visit Kim's Blog for a full list of designers that have taken up the challenge and get ready to delve into the minds of our creative team!!!

RCC42- Anything Goes!!

Hey everyone!! It is time for another Ribbon Carousel Challenge, and this week's challenge is Anything Goes!! Avocado Arts is donating the prize for this week's challenge, so be sure to check it out!!

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For my card tonight, I couldn't resist but use the SUPER CUTE new set from Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps- Karber Wizard of Oz. I started by stamping my image on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored it with my Copics. I then layered my image with Enchanted Evening, Orange Zest, and Gray. I used paper from the Echo Park Boy's Life pad. I used the MFT Stacked Open Scalloped Die-namics, First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics for my sentiment, and the Stacking Stars Die-namics. For my ribbon, I used Stone Twinery Twine, and Blue and White Two Toned Grosgrain Ribbon....both purchased at the Ribbon Carousel.

Well, that is it for me for now, thanks for stopping by!! Be sure to stop by the Ribbon Carousel Blog to see what the other girls have created for you to see!!

Crazy 4 Two Layered Cards...not

If you just read that, and thought....where am I? Well, you know I only do this stuff when they make me!! LOL!! Ok, so I am NOT crazy 4 two layer cards, but I DO love this month's Key Ingredients Kit from Taylored Expressions, and it just HAPPENED to work with this week's Crazy 4 Challenges, challenge, to make a two layer card.

If you decide to play along with us, all you have to do is create a card/project and upload it to your blog and/or to your SCS Gallery using the keyword C4C125. Don't forget to come back here and link it on Mr Linky so that everyone else can see it too.



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For my card, it is pretty simple and straight forward. I used the card stock included in the Key Ingredients kit, including Buttercream, Watermelon, and Beeswax(Bazill). My paper is from the MME Lost&Found Rosy collection, which was also part of the kit, along with my ribbons and pearls. I created my scallops with the My Favorite Things Simply Scalloped Medium Die-namics. For my sentiment, I used the Vintage Dreamer set. This set is exclusive to our subscribers so as soon as you join, you'll get an email with the super-secret link to purchase the stamp set. And even better? Now through March 10th subscribers can purchase the set for only $10.98 (a 50% discount off retail price)! Click here for more details on subscribing to the Key Ingredients kit club!
Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!! Be sure to check out what the other Crazies have created!!

• Andrea Murdock
  
• Barbara Anders
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone<--you are here!!
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Turner
• Lynda Benden
• Kelli Hull
  
• Silke Kittman
• Silke Ledlow
  
• Vicki Garrett

EGG-stra Special Blog Hop Challenge

Hey everyone!! We hope you have been enjoying our peeks this week!! We are on our 4th and final day, and we have a SUPER adorable set for you from Melyssa!!



A-tisket a-tasket a green and yellow basket…Melyssa has created the most darling Easter stamp set! This mini-set will be sure to please that egg-stra special person. The sentiment fonts are so whimsically fun and you’ll enjoy coloring these Easter eggs. This is a must have set.



Egg-stra Special is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 9 stamps and will sell for $7.00.



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For my card tonight, I paired my new girl from EGG-stra Special, who was stamped on X-Press It Blending card and colored with Copics, with some Oh La La for Her from MME. I paper pieced her dress, and bow, and then layered her with Pixie Pink, Sour Apple, and Tangy Orange. I used the Dainty Lace Border Die-namics, some Mango Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel, and Michael's brads.

Would you like to win the new Egg-stra Special stamp sets? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps!

The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday February 25th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by, and happy hopping!

MFTWSC60-Cats

Hey everyone, and happy Wednesday!! Since it is Wednesday, it is time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge from My Favorite Things!!


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For my card, I used the Clearly Sentimental About Pets set. I stamped my sentiment on white card stock with Memento Tuxedo ink, then cut it out with the Open Scalloped Doily Duo Die-namics. I paired it with Three Bugs in a Rug Frisky paper, and Kiwi, Sno Cone, and Black Licorice card stock. My ribbon is Black Vintage Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel, and has a charm from the Pet Charms Die-namics. I used the Small Open Scalloped Border Die-namics with Black Licorice, and the File Tab Die-namics for my base.



For the inside, I used more of the same supplies.

Here are the Die-namics I used:










Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out MFT Blog for a full list of designers participating in today's sketch!!

Every Child Blog Hop Challenge

Hey TSG Fans, and welcome to day two of this month's Blog Hop Challenges. We have a SUPER CUTE new set from Torico for you, so let's get to it!!



Crayons, paint, canvass, and paint brushes are the tools of every great artist and Torico has created a set that will release our inner child. This set promises to bring out the artist in you. The darling line art in this set will having you pulling out all your favorite mediums and reconnecting to the "grown-up" artist that you are.



Every Child is a 4x6 set that includes a total of 14 stamps and will sell for $15.00.




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While I was hanging out with Jessica Knutsen, and a DOZEN other FABULOUS stampers this weekend, Jessica had us all do a special project. We were to all make a two page spread for her to make a memory book about this weekend. We were all given two blank pages, and allowed to decorate them as we wanted....TONS of fun! I fell in LOVE with the Every Child set as soon as I saw it, so I HAD to use it on my page! I stamped my girlie on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. I then layered it with Taken with Teal and Wild Cherry. My paper is from the MME Dilly Dally pad. I used some Thickers for my name...and the nickname Kim O'Connell so LOVINGLY gave me. My sentiment was cut out with the MFT First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics, and I used a PTI Flower Die. My ribbon is Satin Edged White Grosgrain from the Ribbon Carousel, and my brads are from Michael's. I also used the Monarch Border Die-namics from MFT.

Would you like to win the new Every Child stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps!

The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday February 25th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Happy hopping!!

February VIP Tour!!

Evening Ya'll, and welcome to this month's February VIP New Product Tour!! This month's collection is AMAZING...and TOTALLY brings out the country girl in me!! LOVE IT!!

If you aren't familiar with the VIP Package it is a LIMITED QUANTITY product (NOT a one-day product - it will be available until it sells out), that allows you the opportunity to purchase new, unreleased sets TWO weeks early. This month's package is:



Pure Innocence Country Charm VIP Collection:$34.90

Pure Innocence Cowboy stamp set
Pure Innocence Cowgirl stamp set
Country Charm Sentiments mini set(VIP exclusive stamp set-will never be offered for sale or available again, $9 value-free)
Royal Rose Die-namics Die
Country Charms Die-namics Die

Pretty awesome, right? Let's get to my card!!



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I couldn't RESIST but using this ADORABLE Pure Innocence Cowgirl. My nieces LOVE to ride horses, and it totally made me think of them. I stamped my girl on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. I paper pieced her vest and skirt with some Howdy Doody paper from MME(Miss Caroline). I paired it with Blush Blossom, So Saffron, and Fossil card stock. For my background, I used the Oval Decorative Doily Die-namics. My ribbon is Champagne Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel, and my Jute Twine is from there as well. I added a horseshoe charm from the new Country Charms Die-namics, and used the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics for my sentiment. My flower is the Royal Rose Die-namics that comes with this collection....SO BEAUTIFUL!!




For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, and dies, and more of the paper. I also used a sentiment from the free mini VIP set.

Here are the Die-namics I have used:










Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out Kim's Blog for a full list of designers participating in today's post!!