Crazy 4 Owls

Hey everyone and welcome to this week's Crazy 4 Challenges, challenge!! It is Frances' birthday, and since it is her turn to host, we are using one of her favorite things.…… OWLS!! If you don’t have Owls in your collection use some other sort of bird … but she would love to see those owls!

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 C4C129. Don't forget to come back here and link it on Mr Linky so that everyone else can see it too.

For my card, I used an older My Favorite Things set, Owls and Bluebells. I stamped my image on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored it with my Copics. I then cut it out with my Oval Stax Die-namics, and the Oval Open Scalloped Doily Die-namics in Hot Fudge. The other card stock colors I used are Berrylicious and Sour Apple. My papers are from the Jillibean Soup Dutch Mustard and Spotted Owl pads. I used the Small Open Scalloped Strip Die-namics for my border. My ribbon is Walnut Vintage Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel, and I used Honeydew Twinery Twine. My button was cut out with the Button Quartet Die-namics, and my sentiment with the First Place Award Die-namics.

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

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to blurf around and see what my teammates have created for you to see!!

• 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

Zoo-pendous Blog Hop Challenge!!

Hey everyone, and welcome to our FINAL night of There She Goes Blog Hop Challenges!! Tonight, we have the CUTEST ANIMAL SET EVER!! I mean, seriously, IT'S SO CUUUUUUTE!!!!!(think FLUUUUUFFY, and you will know what I am going for, here, LOL)

Tonight's hop started at the There She Goes Blog, so head on back there to get started. If you are here now, you should have come from Jessica's Blog..she is FABULOSO!!!

Peacocks, and hippos and snakes, oh my! Judy Rozema was our lucky winner from this year’s Mother Of All Blog Hops and one of her prizes was the chance to work with TSG to design a stamp set in a theme of her choice. She said that she would like a fun zoo stamp set that incorporated some animals that are different than you might find in other stamp sets and we knew just who the perfect illustrator would be for this! Melyssa’s adorably whimsical zoo animals will have you going wild!

Zoo-pendous is a 6x8 set that will sell for $24.

Would you like a chance to win the Zoo-pendous stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Zoo-pendous Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Zoo-pendous stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday July 30th during the Release Party Chat.

I am not all that thrilled with my card, but I am a procrastinator at heart, and I have worked the last 8 days straight...I'm tired, so bare with me!! I DO love the image, the sentiment, and the colors....just not sure...I think I missed something with this one. I started with a previous Taylored Expressions Sketch. I colored my peacock on X-Press It Blending card with my Copics, and then layered it with Night of Navy, Rich Razzelberry(both SU), and Sour Apple(MFT). My ribbon is SU, and my twine is Lilac from MFT. The brads I used are from Michael's, and the spiral clip is from Creative Express. For my paper, I used My Mind's Eye, Lime Twist, Happy Go Lucky....I swear, I love their paper but HOLY LONG NAME STAMPMAN!!!

Well, that is enough chatter out of me! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! Next stop, my ever fabulous, and totally over the top talented SBFF, Jodi Collins!! LOVE HER!!

Crazy 4 Challenges- Easter

It's time for another Crazy 4 Challenges challenge, and this week's challenge is to make an Easter 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 C4C84. Don't forget to come back here and link it on Mr Linky so that everyone else can see it too.

For my card, I used the There She Goes set, Hunny Bunnies. I stamped my basket on an X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored it with my Copics. I paper pieced the ribbon, and then layered it with Orange Fizz and Blue Raspberry. My ribbon is from MFT, and my spiral clip came from Creative Express. I used the MFT Simply Scalloped Die-namics to create my scalloped layers. My DP is from the MME Stella and Rose Mabel collection. My sketch is this week's Taylored Expressions sketch.
Well, that is it for me for now. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!! Be sure to blurf around and see what my Crazies have been up to!!

• Angela Wood
  
• Barbara Anders
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone<--you are here!!
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Turner
• Lynda Benden
• Maria Bell
  
• Silke Kittman
• Silke Ledlow
  
• Tammy Hershberger
• Vicki Garrett

Friendship....

It is day 4 of our new release teasers from My Favorite Things, and tonight we have three new sets to show you! They are: Jolinne-Friendship is Shelter, Heartfelt, and Inspired by Love. Before we get to my cards, here is some need to know information!!

Today, there is a prize hidden on one of the designer's blog posts. As you make your way through the Teaser Time posts, simply leave a comment on each blog, for your chance to win a $10 gift voucher. A winner will be chosen from the comments on the pre-selected blog before tomorrow's teaser list goes live, and will be posted on Kim's blog HERE. Be sure to check tomorrow to see if YOU are the winner. You can play along each day for your chance to win. We will be giving away TEN $10 gift vouchers this week! As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE on Kim's blog.


For my first card, I paired the new Heartfelt set(designed by the same artist that did Loveosaurus). She was stamped on an MFT Perfect Panel, then colored with Copics. I paired her with some Berry Bliss DP from SU, Pink Pirouette, Purely Pomegranate, and Close To Cocoa. My sentiment panel was created using the Hearts a Plenty Die-namic, and I cut the saying out and rounded the corners myself. My sketch is a previous Taylored Expressions Sketch.


For the inside, I used more of the hearts, and DP, and some brads from Michael's.

For my next card, I paired the new Jolinne with some Origins DP from Basic Grey. My image was stamped on a perfect panel, and then colored with my Copics. I added some MFT ribbon, as well as SU ribbon. The brads I used are from Michael's. My sketch was from Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch.

Did some more of the same on the inside!!

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by!! Before you go, here is all the need to know info!!

* All the new stamp sets, Die-namics, and new products are available December 1st at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

* The release party is on Wednesday,December 1st from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the SCS, MFT Forum

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (November 27th-December 1st) at 11 AM EST for the complete list of designers participating in today's teasers

* Participate in the guest designer contest in the MFT Forum for your chance to win over $100 in stamps!

There She Goes-It's Release Time!!!

Hey everyone, and welcome to this month's new release blog hop challenges from There She Goes!! This month, we are having three blog hop challenges, but releasing 4 new sets!! Tonight's hop started at the There She Goes blog...if you are here now, you should have come from Jessica's blog!! And speaking of Jessica, the awesome owner of this FABULOUS company, here is some info about the new sets, in her own words, and how to enter the challenge!!

“One of my favorite things about the holidays is creating handmade projects for those that I love. But one thing to remember is that the packaging is just as important as the gift itself! Torico has done a beautiful job illustrating this tag set that can not only be used for the holidays but is versatile enough to use all year long!”

Just For You is a 4x6 stamp set that includes a total of 15 stamps and will sell for $15.

“I am so excited to share this stamp set with you today! When Torico first showed me her ideas for this set, I was instantly smitten. The three little girls that are included in this set are absolutely adorable and you are going to love coloring in the accessory images that are included!! “

Wrapped In Joy is a 4x6 stamp set that includes a total of 16 stamps and will sell for $15.

Would you like a chance to win the Just For You/Wrapped In Joy stamp sets? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Just For You/Wrapped In Joy Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Just For You/Wrapped In Joy stamp sets. The winner will be announced Saturday (Nov. 27 ) during the Release Party Chat.

For my card tonight, I started by stamping my little girl on an MFT Perfect Panel. I then colored her in with my Copics, and paper pieced her balloons using some YUMMY Pasta Fagioli paper from Jillibean soup. I then cut her out using my Cuttlebug and Oval Nesties, layered her with Crushed Curry, Bashful Blue, and Sour Apple card stock, and then pierced a border around her. I get asked a TON about my piercing, so I thought I would throw this out there for all those inquiring minds...for my circles and my ovals, I use a Cuttlebug and Nestabilities to cut them out. What's awesome about this is the fact that it leaves a neat little embossed line around the inside of the oval or circle. For my piercing, I don't use a template, I just follow or go directly on that embossed line. It takes a little practice, but I KNOW you can do it!! For all other shapes...I use the SU Mat Pack. Mine is SUPER wore out, but I am still muddling through!! Ok, back to the card!! I used Taylor's sketch from Friday, and some SU ribbons. My spiral clip is from Creative Express, and I got my brads at Michael's.

Well, that is it for me for now!! The next stop on the hop is Jodi...aka. SUPER MOM!!! Thanks for stopping by, and don't forget to leave some LOVE!!

Naughty or Nice? MFT HOP!!

It is one of my FAVORITE days of the month....yep, NEW RELEASE DAY at My Favorite Things!! I swear, I get just as excited as a designer as I did as a customer!! This month, we have so much yumminess coming out, it's almost a crime!! I would say Kim has been NAUGHTY...but we all know she is NOTHING but NICE!!! Speaking of Kim, she started our hop tonight, as always....so if you haven't been there...Go. Right. NOW!!! If you are here now, you should have come from the most amazing and talented...Susan's Blog!!

My job tonight is to show you the SUPER CUTE new You Spin Me Additions set, which coordinates with the Game Day Spinner Die-namic.

For my card, I stamped my images using Real Red, Wild Wasabi, and Memento Rich Cocoa ink. My spinner wheel was cut out of a piece of DCWV Christmas DP. The actual arrow was cut out of a piece of Wild Wasabi. I used Red Hot and Wild Wasabi card stock, my white is from Gina K.. I followed Taylor's sketch from this past Friday, as well. My ribbon is from MFT, and my brads are all from Michael's.

My scallops were cut out using the Little Open Scalloped Strip Die-namic. They were cut out of Wild Wasabi, and paired with some more yummy DP.

For the inside, I used more of the same supplies...and I actually oopsied on the sentiment, and made it a little crooked, so instead of starting over, I stamped it again, punched it out, and covered it up!! lol!!

Well, that is it for me for now!! Have fun on the rest of the hop!! Now Ladies, get your bibs on...your next stop is...Jody's Blog!!! DROOL!!

Crazy 4 Challenges- Halloween!!

Hey everyone, happy Saturday!! I have had a CRAZY busy week so far, and I am so glad it is almost over!! Tonight, we have our Crazy 4 Challenges challenge, and Silke has challenged us to make a Halloween card or treat. I opted for a card...although, I need to get my treat bags done PRONTO!!
Here are the details, just incase you decide to play along...and you SHOULD!! All you have to do is create a card or project using this week's Halloween theme. Then go back to the C4C blog, and add your link to the Mr. Linky box. Be sure to use the C4C60 keyword when uploading to any online galleries!!

For my card, I used the SUPER CUTE Hauntingly Delightful set from There She Goes. I used Copics to color and highlight my image. My cardstock is all from MFT: Grape Jelly, Orange Fizz, and Black Licorice. My DP is from K&Co. I used MFT ribbons, and Mark Richards bling. My sketch is one of Taylor's from a few week's ago.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!! Before you go, though, be sure to check out the other Crazies, and see what they have created for you!!

• Angela Wood
  
• Barbara Anders
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone<--you are here!!
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Turner
• Lynda Benden
• Maria Bell
  
• Silke Kittman
• Silke Ledlow
  
• Tammy Hershberger

New à la modes-What's Cooking?

Tonight is Day Two of our My Favorite Things mid month teasers, and today we are showing you the second of our two new à la modes ! Tonight's set is called What's Cooking and is SUPER CUTE!! If you aren't familiar with this new line to MFT, here are the details!!

• à la modes will be available only in rubber
• Each set is produced in the USA using the highest quality rubber, with the deepest etch possible.
• Each image and sentiment is backed on cling foam and scroll cut, making it ready for stamping right out of the bag!
• Packaged in a clear hang bag, we've also provided the ideal storage solution by including a thick laminated header card in each set that can be used to store the stamp set, in its entirety after purchase.
• $10.95 for the 3 x 4" set.

For my card, I used a sketch from Taylor's blog from a few week's ago. My image was colored with Copics, and then layered with Red Hot, Berrylicious, and Hot Fudge card stock. My paper is part of the October Afternoon Fly A Kite pack....so YUMMY!! I added some SU ribbons and brads, and Creative Express spiral clips.

For the inside, I used more of the same, but also used my Open Scalloped Die-namics(it was used on the card front, too...I forgot!!)

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!! Be sure to head to Kim's Blog at 11am EST to see a list of designers that are showing teasers today!!

WSC- For The Boys

This week's Wednesday Stamp Club challenge for My Favorite Things is "For the Boys"...basically to make a boy themed or masculine card. Who better to showcase then one of my CUTIE PIE Pure Innocence Boy & Dog stamps??!! Here are a few details: Stop by the MFT Forum on SCS to find out all the details! When you upload to SCS please use keyword MFTWSC10132010 so we can find your creations. Remember, you don't have to use MFT images but if you got 'em why not use 'em ;) You could win a gift certificate for playing along

My image, from the Snow Adorable set, was stamped on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then colored with my Copics. I layered it with Berrylicious and Red Hot cardstock from MFT. My DP is from the Jolly By Golly collection from Cosmo Cricket. My sketch is this past Friday's Taylored Sketch.

I used my Ric Rac Die-namic along with my swiss dots embossing folder to create some faux ribbon behind the main image. My brads are from Michael's, and my ribbons are from SU.

I used the same supplies on the inside, but used some more DP for my ric rac piece.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to head to Kim's blog for all the details on the challenge, as well as a full list of designers participating in today's challenge!! Thanks for stopping by!!

Snow Buddies are Tu-Tu Cute!!

Hey everyone, and welcome to day TWO of this month's My Favorite Things teasers!! Today, we are showing three new sets, and an AMAZING new Die-namic(that I can't WAIT to use)!! The sets are our new Fred Bear- Snow Bear, Ballet Millie, and Game Day Duo.

Today, there is a prize hidden on one of the designer's blog posts. As you make your way through the Teaser Time posts, simply leave a comment on each blog, for your chance to win one of the Brand Spankin' New stamp sets being released on October 6th. A winner will be chosen from the comments on the pre-selected blog before tomorrow's teaser list goes live, and will be posted on Kim's blog HERE. Be sure to check tomorrow to see if YOU are the winner. You can play along each day for your chance to win. We will be giving away TEN new stamp sets this week! As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE on Kim's blog.


For my first card, you KNOW I had to use the new Fred Bear!! he is just the CUTEST!! I colored him with my Copics, and paper pieced his scarf with some Mitten Weather Cosmo Cricket paper. My border was made with my Open Scalloped Die-namic....

my favorite of ALL the dies so far!! My ribbons are from SU, and my spiral clip is from Creative Express. American Crafts is the maker of my brads. For my layout, I used a past Taylored Expressions sketch.

For my second card, I used the new Ballet Millie. Isn't she just a CUTIE PIE!!! I colored her with Copics, and then I cut her out with my Cuttlebug and Oval Nesties. My ribbons are from SU, and my brads are from Michael's. I used Cocoa and Baja paper paired with SU Parisian Breeze paper.
My layout is from Mercy's Blog.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out Kim's blog at 11amEST for the official list of all the other designer's teasing for you today!!

Cattitude Blog Hop Challenge!!

***this is my second post of the day, so if you are looking for a MFT teaser, scroll on down, but not til you check this out!! AWESOME STUFF***


Guess what time it is ladies??!! It's time for another There She Goes release, and I got to tell you...Jessica, Chris, and Torico have OUTDONE themselves this month!! I am COMPLETELY in love with all this month's sets, and I know you will be too!! Tonight's hop started at the THERE SHE GOES BLOG, so head there to get started!! If you are back here now, you should have come from Jessica's Blog!!

Puppy Love was a big hit with all of you dog lovers out there and now Torico is back with a little something for the cat lovers! This adorable cat themed set includes felines that range from cute to sassy as well as the perfect sentiments to accompany them.

Cattitude is a 4x6 stamp set that includes a total of 24 stamps and will sell for $15.
Would you like a chance to win the Cattitude stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Cattitude Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Cattitude stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (September 25th) during the Release Party Chat.

For my card tonight, I started with my SUPER cute cat from the Cattitude set, which I colored with my Copics. I then layered her with Lavender Lace, Rose Red, and Gumdrop Green. My DP is from the Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather pack. I keep seeing my girl, and your next hop stop, Jodi use it on NON Christmas cards, and I LOVE it!! Not my normal colors, but hey...out of the box is a good place to be!!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Next stop, my girl Jodi!!

Need a Drink?

Anybody in need of a drink today? I know I am!! I have been hit with some sort of bug, and I am slowly getting sicker and sicker...fun stuff!! Not. Just in time for my two days off, too...oh ya.
I decided to make a card for you today, and I couldn't help but put some yummy drinks on it....yuuuum!!

I used the Drink a Day set, which was the brain child of Jessica and Wendy. They rock!! I used Taylor's sketch from last week, too. My glasses were stamped, colored with Copics, cut out, and then I added Crystal Effects to them. Makes them shiny!! My cardstock is Melon mambo, Crushed Curry, and Dusty Durango. I used Razzleberry Lemonade DP, as well. My ribbons are all from SU, and my brads came from Michael's.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Don't forget about the TSG birthday celebration!! Lotsa free goodies!!

Let the Teaser's BEGIN!!

***this is my second post for today, please scroll down for more MFT goodness!!***

Today is day ONE of this month's My Favorite Things teasers, and I am THRILLED to get to show you this new set from Stephanie Fizer!! OMG!!! I love it!!! It is called Tiny Town, and it is SO CUTE!! When I saw the super cute little images in this set, I knew that I wanted to use Taylor's sketch from a couple of week's ago...it is SO perfect!!

Before I get to my card, ready for some TOP-SECRET news? Today, there is a prize hidden on one of the designer's blog posts. As you make your way through the Teaser Time posts, simply leave a comment on each blog, for your chance to win one of the Brand Spankin' New stamp sets being released on September 1st. A winner will be chosen from the comments on the pre-selected blog before tomorrow's teaser list goes live, and will be posted on Kim's blog HERE. Be sure to check tomorrow to see if YOU are the winner. You can play along each day for your chance to win. As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE Kim's blog.

When I saw the super cute little images in this set, I knew that I wanted to use Taylor's sketch from a couple of week's ago...it is SO perfect!! It also gave me a chance to use my new DCWV Spooktacular paper pack...yummy!!! For the inside, I used all the same supplies, which I will list below and I also stamped one of the cute little houses that are a part of the set.....so FUN!!

Well, that is it for me for now!! Here are all the important details you will need to know for this release!!

* All the new stamp sets, Die-namics, and new products are available September 1st at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

* The release party is on Wednesday, September 1st from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the SCS, MFT Forum

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (August 28th - September 1st) at 11 AM EST for the complete list of designers participating in today's teasers

* Participate in the guest designer contest in the MFT Forum for your chance to win over $100 in stamps!

stamps: Tiny Town
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
paper: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Black Licorice, Gina K. White, MFT Perfect Panel, and DCWV Spooktacular DP
accessories: Copics, Cuttlebug, Circle Nesties, SU punches, MFT ruffle ribbon, brads