Stampbook Saturday

Hey everyone and welcome to this week's Stampbook Saturday!! This is my first time helping out with this, and I gotta tell you, it was a TON of fun!! In fact, I was so excited, and I knew EXACTLY what picture I wanted to use, so I spent almost an hour trying to locate it!!LOL!! Guess I still have some organizing to do, huh?

Before I get into what my page is all about, here is some info on just what a stampbook page is!!

What is a Stampbook Page? A Stampbook Page is a scrapbook page created using stamps and inspired by a card. Each week I create a new Stampbook Page to give you ideas on how to use your stamps in a new way and hopefully inspire you to catch up on those family photos that you've been meaning to scrapbook ;)

So, my inspiration piece was this SUPER gorgeous card made by my fabulous friend, Jodi. Jodi has been one of the most amazing friends I have met through stamping, and although we don't get to talk as much as we used to, I still love her to pieces!! I knew I wanted to use the Fairy Good Day set for my page, seeing as how I had my heart set on using this picture, so I looked in the TSG gallery, and found her card, and was instantly inspired.

So, you probably want to know a little bit about the picture, right? Well, it was taken December of 1999, right before Christmas. My mom and late stepfather paid for my siblings and I, and my cousin Mandy(in the middle), to all go to Disney World for a Christmas present....BEST GIFT EVER!! Not only do I LOVE Disney World, it was the Millennium celebration and everything was just spectacular. On this particular day, my two sisters, cousin, and I all went into one of the stores, and in true to us fashion, decided to have a little fun. My picture was taken of my girls wearing their tiaras, and holding their wands.....HAHAHAHAHA!!! I bet I get into so much trouble if they see I posted this.....hehehehe.

I used SU's Baja Breeze, Cameo Coral, and Walk in the Park DP. My images were stamped on MFT Perfect Panels, and then colored with my Copics. My ribbon is from SU, as well.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed my page and were inspired to make one of your own!! There is no better way to preserve a memory, in my opinion!!
Be sure to check out the There She Goes blog for all the going's on at TSG, as well as to check out other Stampbookers!!

Crazy 4 Challenges- Pockets!!

Hey everyone!! It's time for another Crazy 4 Challenges challenge! This week's challenge(C4C37) was to make a card using a pocket. It could either be a pocket image, and image with a pocket on it, an actual pocket card, pocket paper...just as long as it had a pocket.

For my card, I used the pocket from an old SU set, Pocket Fun. I haven't used an SU stamp in FOREVER!! My flowers are from the Verve Stamps set, Feel the Sun. I stamped the flowers on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then colored them with my Copics. I then cut them out and added them to the top of my pocket. I paper pieced the pocket using some Bella Rose DP. I did a ton of piercing, used a bunch of Michael's brads, added some SU ribbon, and made my sentiment panel using SU punches.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

MFT Greatest Hits!!

Hey everyone, and welcome back!! Last month, the team at My Favorite Things decided to start doing a monthly challenge. The challenge is to use some of your OLDER MFT sets....cool eh??!! Today, the MFT Design Team is celebrating the Stephanie Fizer line of stamps. As an added bonus, there is a 2 day sale (good only Thursday & Friday) on all Stephanie Fizer stamp sets. You'll save 15% on all of her sets. The code is FIZER.

For my project today, I chose to use the SUPER CUTE I {Heart} Books set. I haven't used it, shamefully, since it was released, and I was itching to use it again!! Instead of a card, I decided to make some bookmarks. I LOVE them!!

Each bookmark was made with the same basic supplies, so I will just list them at the bottom. What you can't see, is that I personalized all of these by using my Bling Bet to put names on the back. I forgot to photo them, oh well!!

My Supplies were: MFT Perfect Panel, Copics, SU Good Morning Sunshine DSP, Hot Fudge(MFT), Pacific Point, Summer Sun, and Kiwi Kiss CS, and SU ribbons.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to head to Kim's Blog(official list will be up at 11amEST) to see what other designers have participated today!! I can't wait to see all the Greatest Hits!!

TSG54- Make a Scene

This week's There She Goes challenge is to make a scene. Jessica, the owner/illustrator for There She Goes, is a WHIZ at making sets that make this sort of thing SUPER easy. I HATE creating scenes, I'm a one stamp kinda girl, but her sets make it easy!! She has even created SEVERAL tip sheets to help you do just this, so be sure to check those out!! Here are the details on the challenge:

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card with a stamped scene, then go to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the Mr. Linky that is located at the bottom of the challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (May 17th). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the look out to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG54 so we can check out your beautiful work!

For my card today, I combined the new Domestic Goddess set with Loads of Fun. I stamped my girl, then her arms, the table, phone, clock, outlet all from the Domestic Goddess set, then I stamped my laundry basket from Loads of Fun. I created the floor by drawing one line with my Copic Multiliner pen. My image was stamped on an MFT Perfect Panel, then colored with my Copics. My colors are Riding Hood Red, Bashful Blue, and Pumpkin Pie. I used my fave DP, Washington Apple as well. My sentiment, which CRACKS me up, was stamped and then punched out using my SU oval punch, the circles are SU punches as well. SU ribbons, and some Michael's brads, and it was done!!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you get to play along!!

MFT Sponsored SFYTT!!!

This week, My Favorite Things, is sponsoring the Sketch For You To Try hosted on the FABULOUS Jen del Muro's blog. The prize is a $25 gift certificate and one of the new Jumbo Scallop Die-namics!! Just upload your creation to the Guestbook on Jen's Page(follow hyper link!!) by Friday at noon CST. Be sure when uploading to other online galleries, you use the keyword “SFYTT”.

For my card, I used the SUPER cute new Best Medicine set, part of MFT's Pure Innocence line. I stamped her on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then colored her with my Copics. I layered her with Red Hot and Old Olive. My white is from Gina K., and my DP is from SU, as well as my buttons and ribbons.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

Mother Of All Blog Hops!!

Welcome to the There She Goes Mother of All Blog Hops! If you have arrived here from Jackie Rakoski's blog, then you are in the right spot. If not, I recommend that you start back on the There She Goes company blog to get the introduction to our hop as well as the information you will need in order to enter to win some exciting prizes!

For my card today, I am using the GORGEOUS She's A Lady set. I paired her with Rockabilly DSP, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, and Black Licorice paper. My image, which was cut out along with the shopping bags, were stamped on a perfect panel and then colored with my Copics. I used SU ribbons, American Crafts brads, and Creative Expressions spiral clips.
Well, that is it for me now!! Your next stop is at Bev Rousch's blog!! Have fun!!

Crazy 4 Challenges- Little Boy's Are Made Of...

Hey everyone, and welcome to this week's Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C36) challenge!! This week's challenge was issued by Frances!! In honor of her FIRST grandbaby, she has proposed a Little Boy's challenge. You know the poem? Here it is if you need a refresher!!

What Are Little Boys Made Of?

What are little boys made of?
What are little boys made of?
Frogs and snails and puppy-dogs' tails,

And that are little boys made of.

Her challenge was to do anything inspired by this poem, whether it be a card for a boy, or a word from the poem, the skies the limit!! I chose to use a little boy holding a frog...can't get more challenge appropriate than that!!

I have had this SUPER CUTE image, Eli and Frogger, from Whipper Snapper forever, and it has yet to see ink!! When I saw the challenge, I knew it would be the perfect time to use it....finally! I love it when I get to use new/old stamps...atleast I know they aren't just sitting around!! I stamped my image on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then colored it with my Copics. I then cut it, and it's Hot Fudge(MFT), Pacific Point, and Kiwi Kiss layers out using my Cuttlebug and Circle Nestabilities. My sketch is today's Taylored Expression's Sketch. I LOVE it. I got my sentiment from the MFT Pure Innocence Boy in Tree Swing stamp. I used Michael's brads, Creative Expressions spiral clips, SU modern label punch, and SU ribbons. My DP is from the SU, Good Morning Sunshine pack.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out what my other crazy friends have created for you to see!!

• Barbara Anders
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone<---me!!
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Pelkey
• Lynda Benden
• Mercy Kerin
  
• Silke Kittman
• Vickie Garrett

TSG53 Color Challenge

This week's challenge at There She Goes is being hosted by my girl Pam. I just LOVE HER and her bright and sassy style of stamping. I wasn't surprised when I saw her challenge was a challenge FULL of bright colors!! LOVE!!! Here is the info on the challenge!!


To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that using the featured color combo, then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the Mr. Linky that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (May 10). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the look out to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG53 so we can check out your beautiful work!

For my card, I decided to use the SUPER CUTE Fairy Nice Day set. I love it!! I stamped my fairy on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then colored it with my Copics. I used the challenge colors(Orchid, Rose, and Kiwi), and DP from the Sweet Always and Cottage Wall packs from SU. All my ribbons are from SU, brads from Michael's, and spiral clips from Creative Expressions.

For the inside, I stamped my sentiment on my DP, and then stamped the flowers at the bottom. I stamped my three butterflies, colored them, and then cut them out.
Well, that is it for me now!! I hope to see you play along, and I REALLY hope to see you Sunday when we will be having our There She Goes Mother of All Blog Hops!!! Enjoy!!

Happy Hop Day!!!

Welcome to this month's My Favorite Things release party HOP!! Today's hop started at KIM'S BLOG, so be sure to head there to get started. If you are here now, you should have come from Kerry's blog. She is helping us out again this month, and I am sure whatever she had for you was UBER fabulous!!!
My job for this month is to show you the SUPER CUTE new Fred Bear Has a Birthday!! This adorable set sells for $9. Better get it while you can!!

For my card, I used this past week's Sketch For You To Try. I used Basic Grey Cupcake DP, and paired it with Red Hot(MFT), Saffron, and Brocade Blue. I stamped my image on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then colored it with my Copics. The sentiment panel was made with my SU punches, and all my ribbons are from SU as well. My brads are from Michael's and my spiral clips are from Creative Expressions.
Well, that is it for me now!! Your next stop is Michele's Blog!! Have fun!!

MFTeaser- Thanks a Bunch

Hey everyone!! Today is release day, YAYYY!! Before I get to my card, here is all the need to know info!!
BUT FIRST, there’s some important info you NEED to know:

- If you want to be one of the first to order your new Die-namics Dies, make sure you to sign up to receive our newsletter. It will go out the moment all the new products go live. Die-namics may sell out quickly.

- The Release Party starts at 8pm EST Wednesday night. We will have additional Teasers, and be giving away lots of prizes! There’s always fun & friendship when we spend time together.

- May 5th 10pm EST, all the sets and products go live for ordering

- May 5th 10pm EST, the MFT Hop & Shop goes live on the MFT Blog

Today, we are previewing three sets: Top Shelf and Top Shelf Sentiments(VIP release for this past month), and Thanks a Bunch. I chose to use the Thanks a Bunch set, because my Dad has been so wonderful to me here lately with my surgery and everything, and I wanted to make him a thank you card.

For my card today, I decided to do this past week's Taylored Expressions Sketch(actually two weeks ago). I stamped my sentiment on a piece of Gina K. White and then cut it out using my Cuttlebug and Circle Nesties. My ribbon is from SU, as well as my DP(Prestwick) and CS(garden green, basic grey, and brocade blue). My spiral clips came from Creative Expressions.

Well, that is it for me now!! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!! Be sure to head to Kim's blog to see who else is peeking today!!