Summertime.....and the livin' is EAAAASY!!!

Hey everyone, and welcome to the fourth night of teasers from My Favorite Things!! Tonight, we have two sets to show you...and a FABULOUS new die!! They are: Inspired By Summer and Perfect Pinwheel. Before we get to my card, here are all the details about this month's release!!

• The MFT release is on July 5 at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available July 5 at 10 PM EST.



• The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month.



• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog NOW! Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

For my card tonight, I stamped the tree from Inspired By Summer on some Georgia Pacific White cardstock with Memento Rich Cocoa ink. I then colored it with my Copics, and layered it with Sno Cone, Jelly Bean Green, and Hot Fudge. I used Basic Grey Archaic paper, and some SU ribbon. My brads are from Michael's, and my spiral clip is from Creative Express. For the inside, I used another sentiment and image from this GORGEOUS set.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and be sure to head to Kim's Blog a full list of designer's participating tonight!

Pure Innocence Sunday!

It is day three of this month's My Favorite Things teasers, and we are showing off all 5 of our Pure Innocence sets, tonight. I just LOVE the Pure Innocence line, and I know you do, too!! Our five new sets are: Aim High, Make a Splash, Water Lily, PI and the Pinwheel, and Sweet Greetings. Before we get to my card, here are all the need to know details!!

• The MFT release is on July 5 at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available July 5 at 10 PM EST.



• The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month.



• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog NOW! Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

For my card tonight, I started by stamping my Sweet Greeting PI on a piece of X-Press It Blending Card. I then colored her with my Copics. I layered it with Pure Poppy(PTI), Orange Fizz, and Sno Cone. My paper is from the Echo Park Sweet Summertime set. I used Michael's brads, Creative Express spiral clips, and PTI ribbon. I used the new File Tab Die-namics for my sentiment. For my orange border, I used the Solid Bracket Border Die-namics, and for my circle layer, one of the new Dizzy Doily Duo Die-namics.



For the inside of my card, I used more of the same supplies, and another sentiment from the set.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and be sure to head to Kim's Blog a full list of designer's participating tonight!

Day Two Teasers!!

Tonight is night two of this month's My Favorite Things release teasers, and I am LOVING this month's sets....SO FUN!! Tonight, we have three sets to show you: Jolinne-Always Wear a Smile, Sew Nifty, and Claire Keay-Ahoy Matey. Before we get to my card, here is a little look at all the details about this month's release!!

• The MFT release is on July 5 at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available July 5 at 10 PM EST.



• The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month.



• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog NOW! Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

For my card tonight, I made a center fold card using the tutorial by my awesome teammate, Frances. It is this week's Crazy 4 Challenges challenge, as well. I started by following the tutorial for my card base of Hot Fudge, and then decorated it using Cotton Candy, and Aqua Mist cardstock. I paired it with the MME Stella& Rose Hazel pack. My brads are all from Michael's and my twine is from MFT(Blossom and Cappuccino). My Jolinne was stamped on X-Press It blending card, and then colored with Copics. I used the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics, and my Closed Bracket Edge Die-namics.


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

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and be sure to head to Kim's Blog a full list of designer's participating tonight!

Let the Teasers, BEGIN!!

Tonight is night one of this month's My Favorite Things release teasers, and I am LOVING this month's sets....SO FUN!! Tonight, we have three sets to show you: Fred Bear Takes a Hike, Clearly Sentimental About the Journey, and You Move Me. Before we get to my card, here is a little look at all the details about this month's release!!

• The MFT release is on July 5 at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available July 5 at 10 PM EST.



• The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month.



• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog NOW! Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

For my card tonight, I used the new You Move Me set, and matching Die-namics. I paired it with MME Lime Twist Out of the Blue paper. My buttons are from Basic Grey, and my Charcoal Twine and black ribbon all come from MFT. I used Black Licorice, Red Hot, and Lemon Drop cardstock. My border was made with the new Closed Bracket Border Die-namics.


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

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and be sure to head to Kim's Blog for a full list of designer's participating tonight!

Birthday Blog MOBBING!!!

One of my FAVORITE people is celebrating a birthday soon, and what better way to CELEBRATE her then with a BIRTHDAY BLOG MOBBING!!

Kim’s, the MFT lady, birthday is the 5th, and the girls at MFT and I have decided to MOB her with as many cards as possible!! Today’s Mob started at Arlene's Blog, so head on back there to get started!!

Happy Birthday Kim, we LOVE YOU!! You are the kindest, most generous, and AMAZING person to work for and have as a friend. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in me, and always being there for all of us! I am THRILLED to know you and to work for you, as well!

"If you'd like to join the celebration, we'd LOVE you to participate! You can add a card to the Splitcoast Galleries using the keyword "HBMFTLADY" or, if you're a Facebook lovin' girl you can add your project to the MFT Fan Facebook page! Not yet a fan of MFT on Facebook? You can "like" it here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/My-Favorite-Things-Just-Delightful-Clear-Stamps/364057405371 and add your post! Don't have time to stamp? Just stop by the MFT Facebook page and wish the MFT Lady a happy birthday. Let's MOB her on her special day!

For Kim’s Birthday card, I decided to use the SUPER CUTE, Enjoy the Ride set. I stamped her on X-Press IT Blending Card, and then colored her with my Copics. I paper pieced her shirt with some Lilybee Designs Happily Lost paper, and then layered her with Cotton Candy, Rose Red, and Black Licorice. My other paper is from the This&That Lilybee Designs pack. My ribbons are both from SU, and I used the Double Scallop Border Die-namics, for my border. I used the Pretty Posies Die-namics to create my flowers. My brads are all from Michael’s, and my spiral clip is from Creative Express.

For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, and a sentiment from the Clearly Sentimental About Birthdays set.

Well, that is it for me for now! Next stop on the hop is the FABULOUS, Joanne's Blog!! Thanks for stopping by!!

A Sketch and Some News!!

My Favorite Things is BUZZING with excitement this week!! Not only is it almost time for our new release to start, but we are SUPER excited to welcome a new team member!! Wanna know who this SUPER adorable and CRAZY talented lady is?? Well, head on over to Kim's blog to check her out....after you look at my card, of course!!

I hadn't had a chance to ink up the CUTE new Pretty Pocket Stamp Set and Die-namics, so I KNEW I wanted to use it as a friendly and SUPER EXCITED hello to our new member!! I used the die, and cut out my pocket from Fossil card stock. I paired it with some Lilybee Designs Picket Fence paper. I then paired it with Grape Jelly and Sour Apple card stock. My twine is also from MFT, Honeydew and Lilac. My brads are from Michael's. I stamped the flowers on X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored them with my Copics and cut them out. I also used this week's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge.

For the inside, I used a sentiment from the Clearly Sentimental About Friendship set. I also used more of the paper, another flower, and one more brad....I just love them!! LOL!!

Well, that is it for me for now!! If you are still here....better head to Kim's Blog to check out our new teammate! Be sure to go visit her, too...I am sure the suspense of keeping her secret has just about KILLED her!!

Etsy Shop Updated!!

I spent SEVERAL hours updating my Etsy store, today!! Lots more to go, but it's a start!! Now...SHOP!!!! ;)

MFTWSC26 Happy 1st Birthday!

Hey everyone, and happy Wednesday!! Since it is Wednesday, technically, it is time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge from My Favorite Things!! Next week is my ADORABLE nephew Ian's 1st Birthday, so I used this SUPER CUTE sketch to make him a card!!

I started by stamping my border stamp on GP White and then cut it out. I then stamped my Happy, 1, and st stamps with Memento Tuxedo Black. I used the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics to cut out my Sour Apple layer, a Circle Nestie for my Tangerine Tango layer, and then the Award Die-namics in Black Licorice for the scalloped layer. My paper is from the Lime Twist Out of the Blue pad. I used brads from Michael's, and Charcoal Twine from MFT. My stars were cut out with the Stacking Stars Die-namics. For my border, I used the Open Zig Zag Border Die-namics.



For the inside, I used more of the same supplies and Die-namics, but my sentiment came from the Pure Innocence Rose set.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out Kim's blog for a full list of designers participating in today's sketch!!

Changes!!

So, I have had a TON of stuff going on in my personal life right now....left my current job, moving to a new town with my AMAZING boyfriend(moving to his town, rather) starting tomorrow, and my new nephew!!

Meet Marcus Alexander Liam Draper, the newest member of my FABULOUS family. He was the biggest of my nephews weighing in at a WHOPPING 8lbs 9oz, 21in long. He was born on the 19th, and joins his SUPER CUTE and ADORABLE brothers, Jared(3), and Ian(11 1/2months). I know...my sister is nuts, but she makes CUTE babies!!
So, I will be back tomorrow, I hope, with something crafty......until then....baby!!!!

Brighten My Day...

I had a little time to stamp the other day, and I wanted to use the GORGEOUS Forever set from There She Goes...I just LOVE the pretty flowers!

I stamped my flowers on an X-Press It blending card, and then colored it with my Copics. I then layered it with Baja Breeze, More Mustard, and Not Quite Navy. My paper is from the MME Stella&Rose Hazel line. My ribbon is SU, brads are from Michael's, and my spiral clip is from Creative Express.
Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by!


Jessie