Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Let's Get Physical.....Physical

Today is the FINAL day of Teasers for My Favorite Things, and tonight we have our Who's That Girl? set, Let's Get Physical. If it looks familiar, that's because it was the VIP set from December!! Tonight(Tuesday), is our blog hop and release party, so be sure to check that out!!

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 two sets being given away today. 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 release sets this week! As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE on Kim's blog.

For my card, I started by coloring my image with my Copics. I then layered it with Pacific Point, Baja Breeze and Kiwi Kiss card stock. My DP is from an old SU pack. I used SU ribbons, Michael's brads, and a spiral clip.

My DP was cut out using the Dainty Doily Die-namic...I think it's my new favorite!!

For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, and the rest of the Doily I had cut for the front panel.

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 January 4th at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

* The release party is on Tuesday, January 4th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the SCS, MFT Forum

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (December 31st-January 4th) at 12 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!

Monday, January 3, 2011

Frosty Fun and a Little Inspiration!!

We are on day 4 of this month's My Favorite Things teasers, and today we have two new sets to share with you. Today's sets are a new Inspired By set: Inspired By Music, and a set by our new artist called Frosty Fun.

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 two sets being given away today. 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 release sets this week! As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE on Kim's blog.


For my first card, I used the new Frosty Fun set. She was stamped on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then colored with my Copics. I then layered her with Regal Rose, Banana Split, and Blu Raspberry. My DP came from the Cosmo Cricket Jolly By Golly collection. I added some MFT ribbon and Michael's brads. For my sentiment embellishment, I used the MFT Snowflakes Die-namic, a Heidi Swapp ghost shape, an MFT button, and some SU ribbon.

For the inside, I used the same supplies, and another stamp from that set.

For my next card was made using the new Inspired By Music set. I am not much on images I don't get to color, but I decided to give her a whirl!! My violin was stamped with Pink Pirouette ink, then my saying was stamped over it with Memento Rich Cocoa. I layered it using my Cuttlebug and Oval Nesties, using Pink Pirouette and Hot Fudge. To soften the edges, I sponged a little bit of ink. My DP is from the Bella Rose pack, ribbon from May Arts, and my brads are from Michael's.

For the inside, I stamped some of the music notes from the set, and another saying.

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 January 4th at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

* The release party is on Tuesday, January 4th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the SCS, MFT Forum

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (December 31st-January 4th) at 12 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!

Sunday, January 2, 2011

TSG88-Odd Couple

It’s our first challenge of the New Year at There She Goes, and since I am the hostess, I have a wonderful one to jump start your mojo! Pull out your sets, and combine those that wouldn’t normally “go” together to create a new and innovative card. Let your creative juices flow to combine two or more sets…your options are limitless.

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that utilizes unconventional set combinations, and 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 (Jan 10th). 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 TSG88 so we can check out your beautiful work!

My card today...CRACKS ME UP!! I have a pretty sick sense of humor, but my bf Ryan, he has be beat hands down!! For Christmas, he kept talking about how he couldn't' WAIT to see his card......YIKES!! I got so nervous, I could barely stamp. I wasn't sure what to do, or where to start....and then it came to me. heheheheheheheheeeee....I really hope I don't lose any followers or readers over this one, LOL!!

IT'S CHRISTMAS POOP!!

See how I put the "something" in quotations...subtle, huh? My card was made using two TSG sets, Tastes Like Chicken, and Wrapped in Joy. I inked up my toilet, and used a q tip to remove the ink on the flowers. I then stamped my present and cut it out. After adding it on, I used my Sharpie pen to fill in the toilet lines that it didn't cover. My DP is from SU, and I used Wild Cherry and Hot Fudge card stock. My ribbon is old SU, and I used Michael's ribbon and a spiral clip.

Well, that is it for me now!! I hope you like it as much as he did. LOL!! Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!!

Pure Innocence.....Sunday?

I know I told you a few days ago, but My Favorite Things has changed the way we do our teasers...so what used to be Pure Innocence Monday, is now on Sunday. I hope I can adjust, LMBO!! This month, Kim, is releasing 5 new Pure Innocence sets, one of which I have featured here!! This cutie pie is my FAVORITE this month, but they are all ADORABLE as always!!

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 two sets being given away today. 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 release sets this week! As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE on Kim's blog.


For my card tonight, I started by stamping my girl on an MFT Perfect Panel. She was then paper pieced with some Cosmo Cricket Early Bird DP, and then layered with Red Hot, Crushed Curry, and Berrylicious. The rest of her was colored with my Copics.


I used the new Dainty Doily and matching Dainty Lace Border Die-namics to accent my card. My ribbon is all from SU, spiral clips from Creative Express, and my brads are from Michael's.


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

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 January 4th at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

* The release party is on Tuesday, January 4th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the SCS, MFT Forum

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (December 31st-January 4th) at 12 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!

Saturday, January 1, 2011

A Happy New Year Review!!

Happy New Year to YOU!! I hope that this year is everything you want it to be, and more!!

I see people doing this every year, and I LOVE the idea, but never take the time to do it....so, now's a good time to start, right?!! Here are my favorite creations for each month of the 2010!! Enjoy!!

January 2010



February 2010


March 2010


April 2010



May 2010



June 2010



July 2010





August 2010


September 2010



October 2010



November 2010



December 2010



Ok, WOW. That was REALLY hard!! I had so many favorites....yaaay me! LOL!! I also became VERY aware of how NECESSARY my new Forgotten Stamp Friday challenge is....I barely EVER use stamps if they aren't for my DT's, not that I don't LOVE them, but I have a TON of other stamps, so this will be good for me!!
Thanks for stopping by, I wish you all a VERY Happy New Year!!

I Love Us...and MFT!!

Tonight is day two of this month's My Favorite Things release, and tonight we have TWO new sets for you to see!! Tonight's sets are Flapper Doodles- I Love Us, and Clearly Sentimental About Love. Let's get started!!

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 two sets being given away today. 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 release sets this week! As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE on Kim's blog.

For tonight's card, I started by stamping my Flapper Doodles image on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then I colored it with my Copics. It was then layered with Celery and Black Licorice card stock. My sentiment panel was made with the Rounded Banner Die-namics. I used MFT Gingham ribbon, and SU ribbons. The brads I used are from American Crafts. I followed this week's Mojo Monday sketch, as well.


For my flower...I know, right??...I used the new Mini Rolled Rose Die-namics. It was cut out of MFT Neutrals felt, and then added to my ribbon. Echo Park Halloween DP is what I used for this card...love that it works for a different "season".

For the inside, I used a different MFT ribbon, and more of the yummy DP.
My card is also for this week's Crazy 4 Challenges challenge, which is to make a card that celebrates something...tonight, I am celebrating love!! Be sure to check out the C4C blog to see what the other girls have come up with!!

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 January 4th at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

* The release party is on Tuesday, January 4th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the SCS, MFT Forum

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (December 31st-January 4th) at 12 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!

Friday, December 31, 2010

Forgotten Stamp Friday-Week 4

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Hey everyone, welcome back to my blog!! It is time for my Forgotten Stamp Friday challenge!! As some of you might have seen, I started a little "personal" challenge called- Forgotten Stamp Friday!! Basically, I am challenging myself, and YOU, to use some of those poor, dusty, neglected, forgotten stamps from your collection!! I have created my own "keyword", this week's is FSF04. Last week, I had TWO people play along!! Thanks Dawn and Misty!! The only rule is to use a stamp set that hasn't been used in at least 6 months.

For my card today, I used one of the first Our Craft Lounge sets I ever got!! I just LOVE Pea-nut...he's so cute!! He was stamped on am MFT perfect panel, and then colored with my Copics. I then layered him with Regal Rose, Rose Red, and Hot Fudge card stock. I followed Mercy's LAST sketch....so sad, and cut out my circle panel with the MFT Decorative Doily Die-namic. My DP is from the Basic Grey Bittersweet pack. The gingham ribbon I used is from SU.

Well, that is it for me for now!! I can't wait to see if you play along!! Be sure to use the keyword FSF04, or come back here and leave me a link in the comments!! There is no time limit, just be sure to use the right keyword, and have FUN!! Have a great day!!
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It's Time!!!

Hey everyone!! My Favorite Things has made some changes to our release line up, which means we are starting our teasers a day early, YAAAAY!! All the important info is down at the bottom of this post, that way you can stay on top of all the going's on!! For tonight, we are starting with day one of our new release teasers!! Tonight's set's are: More Essential Sentiments, and Clearly Sentimental about Time. Want a chance to win one of these sets?

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 two sets being given away today. 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 release sets this week! As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE on Kim's blog.


For my card today, I decided to use the More Essential Sentiments set!! It was designed to go along with the new Layered Label Die-namic being released!! Cute, huh!! I used it to cut out my DP panels, and sentiment panel. The DP I used is from the My Mind's Eye Fine and Dandy pack. I paired it with Regal Rose, Hot Fudge, and Blu Raspberry card stock.


I used the Flower Trio Die-namic to make my flowers, which I accented with an Michael's brad. My ribbon is from MFT.

For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, and another wonderful sentiment from this set!!
Have you SEEN the new designers that have joined MFT??? I have updated my blog roll, but I got to tell you....they are some of my FAVORITE people!! Both the challenge team, and our design team are AMAZING, and are now even more amazing thanks to the addition of these AWESOME ladies!!

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 January 4th at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

* The release party is on Tuesday, January 4th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the SCS, MFT Forum

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (December 31st-January 4th) at 12 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!

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Love Birds and Sentimental Blog Hop Challenge


Hey everyone, and welcome to the last day of There She Goes Blog Hop Challenges!!
You’ll fall love with “Love Birds”. This set, illustrated by Torico, showcases a number of prim-and-proper birdies just dying to enhance your lovely creations. With accents like a scroll-like bird cage, beautiful branch, and whimsical sentiments this stamp set will make your heart got pitter-pat!

Love Birds is a 4x8 stamp set that includes a total of 18 stamps and will sell for $18 (Illustrated by Torico)


“Sentimental” is a must-have set for any card maker! A combination of type print and the scriptive handwriting of our very own Julie Lacey are showcased beautifully. These sentiments are not only versatile, but can be also used for everyday creations.


Sentimental is a 2x6 mini set that includes a total of 6 stamps and will sell for $7
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Would you like a chance to win the Sentimental and Love Birds stamp sets? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Sentimental/Love Birds 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 “Sentimental”/”Love Birds” stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Jan. 1st) during the Release Party Chat.

The first stop on this hop is the There She Goes blog!! If you are here now, you should have come from one of the most amazing people in MY world's blog...Jessica, Miss There She Goes herself!!

For my first card, I used the new Love Birds set. I paired it with some Basic Grey Urban Prairie paper. I layered it with Regal Rose, Crushed Curry and Blu Raspberry(MFT). I used MFT Gingham ribbon, and the MFT Open Scalloped Die-namic. My buttons...which are being hid by my HUGE watermark...I need to figure out how to make that smaller, are all from MFT(Summer and Spring Collection).

For my second card, I started with this week's Sweet Stop sketch. My sentiment was stamped on a piece of Gina K. White, and I then added a bird, and some hearts from the Love Bird's set. My image was layered with Crushed Curry, Wild Wasabi, and Black Licorice(MFT) card stock. My DP is Basic Grey Origins. I used MFT gingham ribbon, and on my spiral clip, I used SU ribbons. My brads are from Michael's. I added a tiny bit of glitter to my hearts...cause I needed a little sparkle in my life!!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Your next stop is Jodi's blog....I just LUV her!!

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Buckets of Love Blog Hop Challenge


With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you will definitely want to invest in a stamp set that is not only whimsical, but also versatile. Staying true to Torico’s clean and magical illustration style, this set features a bucket and a barrel that can be filled with all sorts of goodies (and the sentiments are to die for as well)! You’ll enjoy hours of creating and coloring with this fabulous set!


Buckets of Love is a 4x6 stamp set that includes a total of 18 stamps and will sell for $15
Would you like a chance to win the “Buckets of Love” stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their “Buckets of Love” 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 “Buckets of Love” stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Jan. 1st) during the Release Party Chat.

The first stop on this hop is the There She Goes blog, if you are here now you should have come from Jessica's blog!!


For my card,I stamped the flower image from this super cute set, and my bucket, and I colored them with Copics. After coloring them, I cut them out and added them to a piece of Gina K. White. I then layered them with some Pretty in Pink, Berrylicious(MFT) and Hot Fudge(MFT). My ribbon is from MFT as well, and my brads are from Michael's. The DP I used is from the October Afternoon Daydream collection. Yummmy!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Now OFF to two see Jodi!