Crazy 4 Challenges-Fall

Hey everyone!! It is time for another Crazy 4 Challenges challenge, and this week we were challenged to make a card with a fall or autumn theme. Here are the details on the challenge!!

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 *C4C58*. Don't forget to come back here and link it on Mr Linky so that everyone else can see it too.

For this week's challenge, I decided to use the new Pure Innocence-Little Pumpkin, set. I paper pieced her dress and pumpkin...which the boyfriend thinks is VERY cool, lol!! My DP is an old SU pack, which I paired with Really Rust, More Mustard, and Hot Fudge. My ribbon is from Michael's, and my brads are from SU. I used my Notebook Edge Die-namics, as well. My sketch is last Sunday's Sweet Sunday Sketch from Karen's blog.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!! Be sure to check out the other Crazies and see what they have done 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

MTSC95 Here Kitty Kitty...

I made this card for Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge. Mercy always has the BEST sketches, and this week's was no exception!!

I used my There She Goes set, Cattitude. I decided to make it into a Halloween card...FUN!! My DP is Echo Park, and my card stock is Grape Jelly, Black Licorice, and Orange Fizz from MFT. I used some ruffled ribbon from MFT, and some black twill from Michael's. My brads are from SU, my bling is from Mark Richards, and my spiral clip is from Creative Express.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

TSG76- Some Mummy Loves You

This week, at There She Goes, we have a fun recipe challenge brought to us by our Trendsetter of the week Piali! Are you ready to get started? Here are your ingredients!

-Kraft card base
-Black, White and a splash of color
-Dry Embossing (Cuttlebug folders are an example)

To be eligible for the giveaway, You are to create a card that uses the following recipe 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 (10-18-2010). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store! TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

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.

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 TSG76 so we can check out your beautiful work! You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges!

For my card, I used the new Hauntingly Delightful set. I paired it with one of Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketches from FOREVER ago. My other color is obviously Orange...since I am still obsessing over Halloween!! My embossing was done on my sentiment panel, using my tag nestie. The ribbon I used is from MFT(except the black gingham, which is from SU), and my button is from Basic Grey.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by!! Hope to see you all playing along!!

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!!

Merry Christmas??

Hey everyone!! It is time for another Greatest Hits challenge from My Favorite Things!! Actually, it was time a few hours ago, and I dropped the ball...HARD!! I am so sorry I am late, but I am here now, so let's get on with it!! First, some info about this month's challenge, and sale!!

This week, we are celebrating Who's That Girl's greatest hits. Head on over to the MFT blog(after 10 am Eastern), and follow the links for a tour of some of the team's favorite Who's That Girl stamp sets from the past. As part of the event, we are offering a SALE! From October 12 through October 14, use the code WTG to save 15% on all in-stock Who's That Girl stamp sets. (the newest WTG, Winter in the City is excluded from this promotion)
I chose to use the Merry Christmas? set....and it is one of my FAVORITE Who's That Girl sets. I feel EXACTLY that way after Christmas every year!! You rush around, work your butt off making everything perfect, and in the end...you are exhausted. My image was colored with Copics, and paper pieced with some Mitten Weather DP from Cosmo Cricket. I used Red Hot paper from MFT, and Lavender Lace and Wild Wasabi from SU. My white is from Gina K. I used a Heidi Swapp Ghost Shape, and an SU punch for my sentiment.


For the inside, I used more of the same cardstock and supplies, but I also used the new Snowflake Die-namics. Yuuuuummy!!

Well, that is it for me for now!! I am sorry I was late...forgive me?? Don't forget to stop by Kim's blog for a list of all the designers that WEREN'T late!!

Crazy 4 Challenges- Birthdays!!

This week's Crazy 4 Challenges challenge is being hosted by the EVER so talented, Silke Ledlow!! Her challenge, since it is her birthday month(mine too, hehe), is to make a birthday card!! You don't want to miss playing again this week, because Verve Stamps has again graciously donated another $25 Gift Certificate for one lucky winner!!! Don't forget to check out the newest Verve Stamp Release....you can click right HERE to see it!!! You will love their new stamps....all you have to do now is play along!!! Be sure to use the keyword C4C58 when uploading your creation, and don't forget to go back to the C4C blog and add a link to your card in the Mr. Linky box!!


For my card, I used the Party Time set from Verve. I paired it with this week's Mojo Monday contest sketch. See the yummy card stock I used?? It is all THREE of My Favorite Things new colors- Blu Raspberry, Grape Jelly, and Spearmint. My DP is from the Cosmo Cricket Pixie-licious pack. My ribbon is from MFT, Both circle punches and the scalloped edge punch that I used are from SU. The bling I added to my sentiment panel is from MFT, which I used my hot fix applicator to attach.
Well, that is it for me for now. Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the other crazies to see what they have created for you to oogle!!

• 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

Happy Hoppin' with My Favorite Things!!

Hey everyone!! Welcome to the My Favorite Things new release HOP!! Tonight's hop started at Kim's Blog, so if you didn't start there, head on back to get started!! If you are here now, you should have come from Lisa's Blog, where I am SURE she has shown you something TRULY drool worthy!! Don't forget, there is blog candy hidden along the way, so be sure to leave comments on all the DT's blogs....you never know where it is hiding!!

My job today, and trust me, it WASN'T work, is to show you the new Flapper Doodles set- Flappers in the Kitchen!! Aren't they just SASSY with their cutie pie little hats and aprons??!! This set sells for $9. For my card, I decided to use Mercy's sketch from this week. It was paired with some Cosmo Cricket Early Bird paper. My card stock is Spring Moss(PTI), Berrylicious(MFT), and Crushed Curry. I stamped my image on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then colored it with my Copics. Their hats were paper pieced...which I am LOVING!! I used some Michael's brads, and Creative Express spiral clips, and my ribbon is from MFT and PTI.

I used more of the same paper, and another sentiment from this CUTE set!!

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have fun on the rest of the hop!! Next stop....SUSAN'S Blog!!! I can't WAIT to see what she has!!

It's Release Day!! WOOT!!

Well, everyone, it's almost time!! This month's My Favorite Things release goes live tonight at 10pm EST!! Woohoo!! Today, we are showing you teaser's of three different sets....Snowflake Flopsey, Winter in the City(WTG), and Happy Thoughts. Since I LOVE Flopsey, I decided to play with him!! Before we get to my card, here are some details!!!
First of all, my card is for this week's Wednesday Stamp Club Challenge. All the details about this week's challenge will be on Kim's Blog...but it is a sketch!! yaaaaay!!

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 card today, I used the new Flopsey, paired with some old Cosmo Cricket Jolly By Golly paper. My colors are Rose Red, Sage Shadow, and Pink Pirouette. I used SU ribbons, SU punches, a clear snowflake from Heidi Swapp, and some bling from MFT.

On the inside, I used the same colors, but I added some snowflakes I made using the new Snowflake Die-namic being released today.


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 September 1st at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

* The release party is on Wednesday, October 6th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the SCS, MFT Forum

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (October 1st- October 6th) 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!

Teaser's Day Four!!

We are in day four of this month's My Favorite Things teasers, and today I have a card for you made with the new I'm Sorry Jolinne. The other sets being shown today are a new Flapper Doodles set(In the Kitchen), and a SUPER cool new set that is part of our new Inspired By line called Caged Bird.
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.

So, I already told you I decided to use the new Jolinne, so that is no surprise!! I stamped her on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then colored her with my Copics. Her flower was stamped and colored twice, and then I added it on top...after snipping in between the petals to give it some dimension. I then used my glue pen and added some Chocolate Fun Flock to it's center, and the dirt in the pot.

The pot was then covered with Crystal Effects. My ribbons are form SU and Michael's, and my brads are from Hobby Lobby. I used my Chain link Die-namic, as well as the new Button Die-namic.

My colors are Hot Fudge, Tangerine Tango, and Old Olive. I paired it with Hawaiian Papaya DP from SU.I also used the new Button Die to make my button embellishments!!

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 September 1st at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

* The release party is on Wednesday, October 6th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the SCS, MFT Forum

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (October 1st- October 6th) 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!

It's Pure Innoncence Day!!

Happy Pure Innocence Monday people!! It's my FAVORITE day of teasers, as you all well know, and I am DYING to show you the new Pure Innocence image I used today!! There are actually 5 new sets being released, and a new character, but due to time constraints, I only got to use one...but she's my favorite!! Before we get to the card, here are some details!!

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 card today, I used the new Little Pumpkin set.....CA-UTE!! She was stamped on an MFT Perfect Panel and then colored with Copics. I did the out of the box technique on my pumpkin to high light it a little!! My DP is from two different SU paper packs, and I used Mustard, Rust, and Hot Fudge paper. My ribbon is from Michael's, and my brads are from SU. I used Mercy's sketch from last week.

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!!