SFYTT I Ruff You

Hey everyone!! Before There She Goes has our next release, on Saturday the 28th, I wanted to take this opportunity to play with some of this month's stamps again!! It always seems like when a new set of stamps are released, I get focused on those, and forget all the oldies but goodies. This set, that probably won't happen with because it is just TOO DANG CUTE, but still!!

I started with a past week's Sketch For You To Try, and my Puppy Love set. I wanted to stay pretty masculine with this one, because I kinda know who I want to have it....of course, he has seen it, and when he looked at it, and read "I ruff you"....I think his head exploded...LMBO!!! Oh well...right?
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!
stamps: Puppy Love
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
paper: Black Licorice, Old Olive, Gina K. White, Summer Picnic DSP, and MFT Perfect Panel
accessories: Black brads, spiral clips, SU ribbon, Michael's ribbon, Copics, Cuttlebug, Circle Nesties, circle punches

Crazy 4 Challenges- Sketch

This week's Crazy 4 Challenges challenge was brought to us by the super talented, Frances, and is being sponsored by Alota Rubber Stamps. Frances' challenge this week, is a sketch challenge....yaaaaaaaaayyyy!! I LOVE sketches!! Wanna play along? Here are the details!!

If you would like 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 C4C51. Don't forget to go back, here, and link it on Mr Linky so that everyone else can see it too.


For my card, I decided to use my NEW stamp set, What The Cluck?, from Paper Pretties. I know, I know, it has been FOREVER since I have used any of their stamps, but now that they have a new owner, and some AWESOME new sets and illustrators, I just couldn't help myself!! Besides, who doesn't need a stamp that says, What the Cluck??? LMBO!! Isn't it the CUTEST??
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by!! Be sure to check out the other Crazies to see what they have created for today's challenge!! Have fun!!

• Angela Wood
• Barbara Anders
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Turner
• Lynda Benden
• Maria Bell
• Silke Kittmann
• Silke Ledlow
• Vicki Garrett

TSG68- Bookmarks

This week's challenge over at the There She Goes Blog is a bookmark challenge. I didn't do a fancy bookmark, mainly because I reject anything technique-y as a general rule, but I still wanted to play along!!

For my book mark, I went very simple due to the fact that I wanted to give this GORGEOUS set, and sentiment the spotlight. The images are from the new, The Journey, set. It was illustrated by Chris Dark, and is GORGEOUS!!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by!!
stamps: The Journey
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
paper: Old Olive, Groovy Guava, Hot Fudge, MFT Perfect Panel, and DCVW Retro Prints
accessories: Copics and Michael's ribbon

VIP/à la mode HOP!!

Hey everyone, and welcome to this month's VIP/ à la mode HOP!! This month's VIP set is called Well Read, and it is AWESOME!! I am DEFINITELY in love!! It MAY be my favorite Who's That Girl, EVER!! Tonight's hop started at Kim's Blog...if you are here now, you should have come from Melody's Blog. Before we get to my card, here are the details about the VIP package and release info!!

August 17th (at 10 PM EST), the MFT VIP will be released. It is a ONE DAY ONLY product (will be available through August 18th at 11:59 PM EST), that gives customers the opportunity to purchase the WTG set TWO WEEKS early. Here are the details about the VIP Kit:

September VIP (August 17th 10 PM EST through August 18th)

Well Read

Wendy alphabet

Notebook edge Die-namics

10 yards (2 yards each of 5 colors) striped twill ribbon

Basic grey basics pad (white)

Neutral baby braddies collection (black, white, cream and brown)

Additional release on VIP night:

à la modes - Time to Celebrate

à la modes - Groovy Girl

For my card tonight, I used the Well Read set. It was stamped on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then paper pieced and colored with my Copics. My DP is from an old paper pack I found in my room(which you will be seeing MUCH more of, cause I LOVE IT) from DCWV called Retro Prints.....so YUMM!! I paired it with Groovy Guava and Hot Fudge(MFT). My ribbon is from Michael's and my spiral clip is from Creative Express.
Well, that is it for me for now, I don't want to keep you because I know you have a TON to see!!!! Next stop on the hop is Joanne's Blog!! Have fun!!

Time To Celebrate a la Mode!!

Are you ready for some more of those fabulous à la mode girls from MFT Stamps? Today the MFT Design Team is featuring the à la mode Time To Celebrate set.

If you haven’t seen them before, they are a new line from MFT called à la modes … here a few things about the sets:

• 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 previous Sketch For You To Try, and my new Time To Celebrate set. For the ric rac at the top, I used the Ric Rac Die-namic

and the Die-namics Ribbon RE:Creations Grosgrain Texture Board to give it some texture.

And I used the scalloped scallop at the bottom, along with some SU ribbons.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Hope you enjoy the new sets!! Be sure to check out Kim's blog at 11am EST to see a list of all the designers showing teasers today!!

Crazy 4 Challenges- Music

Happy Saturday everyone! It is time for another challenge on the Crazy 4 Challenges blog. This week it is Frances' turn to host the challenge. Here is her challenge, in her own words!!

"When I first started thinking about what to do for the challenges in August, I decided to check out what special days were in August. in researching this online I discovered that the 2nd week of August was Elvis week which coincides with the anniversary of his death on 16th August 1977.

So my challenge for this week is that you need to include music somehow on your card. It could be a music related stamp, designer paper, embossing folders, punches etc..... whatever you wish. Of course if you have Elvis stamps you get double points hehe!"

If you would like 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 C4C50. 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 Mercy's sketch from a few weeks ago, and I paired it with my Pure Innocence- Tweeny Teen Rock On set. I haven't used it yet....unbelievably. I have to quit doing that, lol!! I used Rockabilly DP, and paired it with Black Licorice, Red Hot, and Old Olive cardstock. See all that yummy ribbon? It's all from MFT, as well as my little brads. Yummm!!
Well, that is it for me for today!! Be sure to check out the other crazies, and see what they have for you!!

• Angela Wood
• Barbara Anders
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Turner
• Lynda Benden
• Maria Bell
• Silke Kittmann
• Silke Ledlow
• Vicki Garrett
• 

Hopeful Challenges...

Ok, I don't want anyone to pass out, but I made a card....for an SCS challenge!! Seriously, it has been FOREVER!!! Today's challenge is the Free 4 All challenge, and the theme was to make a get well, or thinking of you card for someone...but the catch is that you have to send it out to the person you have in mind. Since someone I know and love is battling with breast cancer, I am going to send this to her. Hopefully it finds her well, and on the road to recovery!!

For my card, I used the new Stamps For A Cause set from There She Goes, Winning the Race. I stamped my girl first, and then the tape second. The tape was cut out so that I could put it in front of her. That way, it appears she is about to BREAK through it!! My sketch is this past Sunday's Sweet Sunday sketch.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!
stamps: Winning the Race
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
paper: Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Gina K. White, Thoroughly Modern DP, and MFT Perfect Panel
accessories: Copics, SU ribbons, spiral clips, brads, SU circle punches

Clearly Sentimental- Greatest Hits!!

It's time for this month's Greatest Hits challenge from My Favorite Things!! Each month, we focus on a particular stamp line from MFT, and then showcase the OLDER sets from that line. Let's face it, with all the new stamps we get, we tend to forget what we have. This challenge gives you a chance to give them some more time on the stamp table!!
This month, we are featuring our Clearly Sentimental line. It is an amazing sentiment line, with quotes and saying for all occasions you can think of!! To celebrate, Kim is offering a little deal...

Get a full sized Clearly Sentimental set for $10 with orders over $30 - use the shopping code CSPROMO (Please note: the Clearly Sentimental set of you choice must be added to your cart)


For my card today, I am showing off the Clearly Sentimental about Emerson set. I decided to pair with my new Wyatt and His Wagon....it goes perfect with my "hitch your wagon..." sentiment. Isn't he cute?? And that sentiment, with this set.....happy sigh!!
For the inside, I used another sentiment from the set, and more of the same supplies. I forgot I even had this paper pack, and I was SO excited when I saw it. It's perfect for kids cards!!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out Kim's blog at 11amEST to see a list of designers who are also posting. Have a great day!!
stamps: Clearly Sentimental About Emerson, and Wyatt and His Wagon
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
paper: Gina K. White, MFT Perfect Panel, Wild Wasabi, Brocade Blue, Pumpkin Pie, and Hopscotch from K&Co.
accessories: SU ribbons, brads, spiral clips, Copics

Got Cupcakes....again.

It's Wednesday, so it's time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge from My Favorite Things. This week's challenge, is kinda funny, but it's another cupcake challenge. My second this week, lol!! Since I used my new Sprinkles on Top Jolinne for the last challenge, I decided to pull out one of my older cupcake stamps, Cupcake Flopsey.

I also used this week's Taylored Expressions Sketch. I'm not loving my card, but close. The inside of the card was finished using the same supplies as the front of my card, but I used my Jumbo Scallop, and Jumbo Scalloped Scallops Die-Namics.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!!
stamps: Cupcake Flopsey
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
paper: So Saffron, Brocade Blue, Red Hot, Gina K. White, MFT Perfect Panel, and Basic Grey Two Scoops
accessories: Die-namics Jumbo Scallops and Jumbo Scalloped Scallops, Copics, SU ribbons, brads, spiral clips

TSG67- Pam's Sketch

Today is still Monday, at least in my time zone, and that means that it is time for another There She Goes challenge. Today's challenge was brought to us by the ever so sweet, and OH so talented Pam Varnell. Her challenge for this week is a sketch, which you can see HERE on the There She Goes Blog.

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that incorporates the SKETCH, then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (August 16th). 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 TSG67 so we can check out your beautiful work!


For my card, I decided to use the new Puppy Love set. I paired it with my Walk in The Park DP from SU. The colors I used are Regal Rose, Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Gina K. White, and I stamped my image on an MFT perfect panel. The image was colored with Copics, and I used SU ribbons, spiral clips, brads, and my Cuttlebug and Circle Nesties.
Isn't she a cutie??
Well, that is it for me for today!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!