Happy Turkey Day

Well, yesterday, I posted a card for Forgotten Stamp Friday....on Thursday. I think I need more sleep, LMBO!! Tonight, I have ANOTHER card that will work for Forgotten Stamp Friday!!


All this week, at There She Goes, we are celebrating three sets from the past... Bountiful Blessings, Gobble, and Autumn Mosaic. Each day, on the TSG blog, we have been showing cards from the past using these three sets, so tonight, we are showing NEW cards made with these sets!!



I chose to work with the super cute, Gobble, set. I stamped my turkey on X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored it with my Copics. I then layered it with Orange Fizz, Hot Fudge, and Fossil. I used some PTI ribbon, and Michael's brads, along with some SU twine. My scallops were made with the MFT Simply Scalloped Medium Die-namics, and I used MME Six by Six All Spice paper.

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to check out the There She Goes blog to see what the other girls have created!!

Forgotten Stamp-Here's to You

Hey everyone, are you as ready for the weekend as I am?? Seriously, I love my job(s), but sometimes, I meet myself coming and going! LOL!!

I haven't done a Forgotten Stamp Friday in a couple of weeks, so I decided it was time.



For my card tonight, I started by stamping my image from the à la mode-Cheers, set. I colored parts of her with my Copics, and then paper pieced her dress with some MME Lost & Found Sunshine paper. I used the Oval Doily Die-namics for my background, along with some Fancy Flourishes cut out of Black Licorice. My sentiment was cut out with the Bracket Edge Die-namics. My brads are from Michael's, and my ribbon is from the Black Collection. My other cardstock color is Marigold Morning.



For the inside, I used more paper and brads, and another sentiment from the set.

Here are the Die-namics I've used:







Well, that is it for me for now! Again, sorry for not posting regularly, but life sometimes gets in the way, ya know!! Hugs, and have a great day!

MFTWSC42- Happy Fall

Hey everyone, and happy Wednesday!! Since it is Wednesday, it is time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge from My Favorite Things!!



For my card tonight, I stamped my a la mode Sweetest Pumpkin in the Patch on X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored it with my Copics. I then layered her with Hot Fudge. I used MME Six by Six All Spice paper, and used Bayou Blue, Orange Fizz, and Hot Fudge cardstock. My brads are from Michael's, and my ribbon is from SU. I used the Textile Rectangle for one of my paper panels, and my sentiment was cut out using the File Tab Die-namics.

Here are the Die-namics I used:

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!!

Cozy With Cocoa VIP Tour

Hey everyone, and welcome to this month's VIP New Product Tour with My Favorite Things!

If you aren't familiar with the VIP package, it is a LIMITED QUANTITY product (NOT a one-day product - it will be available until it sells out), that allows you the opportunity to purchase the WTG set TWO early.This month's package is:

Who's that Girl Gets Cozy with Cocoa VIP Collection $29.90
Who's that Girl Gets Cozy with Cocoa stamp set
Cozy with Cocoa Sentiments mini (VIP exclusive stamp set - will never be offered for sale or be available again $9 value, FREE)
Loopy Bloom Die-namics Die

Ready to go??!!



For my card tonight, I started by stamping my image on X-Press It Blending card, and then I colored it with my Copics. I then layered it with Sno Cone, Red Hot, and Jellybean Green. My paper is from the MME Be Merry collection. I used Michael's brads, and MFT Red Collection ribbon. My sentiment was cut out using the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics, and my largest layer on my main image is the Open Scalloped Doily Die-namics.

Here are the Die-namics I used:






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 post!!

Crazy 4 Challenges-Holiday Heat Embossing.

Happy Saturday, long time no see!! I came to a point where I was mentally and physically EXHAUSTED, and I have pretty much slept non-stop, while not working, for the last three days. It felt great, but I was unable to get anything done...so here I am now!

Since it is Saturday, it is time for this week's Crazy 4 challenges challenge. This week's challenge is being sponsored by Outlines Rubber Stamp Company, and they were so SWEET and generous to send me this GORGEOUS snowman and sentiment to work with. The prize is a $25 credit to the Outlines store, so better play along!!


Now it is time for our challenge, Tammy is back to challenge us all this week. The holiday season is heating up! So our challenge today is to create something for an upcoming holiday and to incorporate heat embossing in your creation!

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 C4C109. Don't forget to come back here and link it on Mr Linky so that everyone else can see it too.



For my card today, I started by stamping my image-Jolly, Happy Soul, with versamark, then embossed it with a black detail embossing powder. I forgot how MESSY that stuff could be, lol!! I then colored it with my Copics, and layered it with Grapesicle, Red Hot, and Wild Wasabi. My paper is from the Cosmo Cricket, Mitten Weather. I used the MFT Stacking Stars Die-namics, as well as, the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics, which was used for my sentiment-Merriest of...also embossed. My brads are from Michael's, and my ribbon is from SU.


Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day! Be sure to pop by and see what all the other Crazies have created!!

• 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
• Vicki Garrett

MFTWSC41-I Pick You

Hey everyone, and happy Wednesday!! Since it is Wednesday, it is time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge from My Favorite Things!!



For my card tonight, I started by stamping my new Pure Innocence-Pumpkin Patch Girl, on X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored it with my Copics. My image was then layered with Orange Fizz, Bayou Blue, and Hot Fudge. My paper is from the MME Six by Six All Spice pad. I used some SU ribbon, and linen thread, as well as, an SU Kraft Corduroy button. My brads are from Michael's. For my sentiment panel, I used the Dog Tag Die-namics. My scallops were made with the Small Open Scalloped Strip.

Here are the Die-namics that I used:





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!!

TSG125- World's Best Boy

Hey everyone! It is time for another There She Goes challenge!!!

This week our challenge is brought to us by our Trendsetter of the week- Jackie! She has challenged us to make a card using this fun sketch. This sketch, well, it almost killed me. (DRAMA QUEEN ALERT)

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card using the sketch, 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 (October 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 TSG125 so we can check out your beautiful work!

For my card tonight, I started by stamping the ribbon image from the World's Best Stamp Set on My Mind's Eye Fine& Dandy paper. I then cut it out with scissors, being sure to cut out what would be the inside of the ribbon loops. I then used the World's Best Die to cut out my white layer. I colored the inside part of the ribbon loops with my copics, then layered the two together. For the inside panel, I stamped it separately, and cut it out. I used the World's Best Die to cut out my paper flags, as well. My scallops were made using the Small Scalloped Die-namics. Linen Thread from SU was used for my flag rope, and held on by brads from Michael's. At the base of my card, I stamped the Boy sentiment repeatedly.

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to check out the There She Goes blog to see a list of other designers participating. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

October Creative Challenge

Hey Everyone!!!

In 2011, MFT is working harder than ever to inspire you, and we have come up with something we think you'll really enjoy. Our Design Team Creative Challenge is a new monthly feature, where we challenge our design team to explore their creative side using a specific theme, product or technique. This month, we're going to "be negative." Our designers will show you what you can do with the negative space after you cut out your Die-namics, or the other half of patterned paper, card stock or felt that is leftover when you're done with your Die-namics! Visit Kim's Blog to see exactly what we've been up to, you'll find a full list of designers that have taken up the challenge!

For my card tonight, I started by stamping my Pure Innocence- Have Hope set on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. I cut her out after coloring her, and paper piecing her heart with some Authentique Uncommon paper. To create my Flourish effect, I cut the flourishes, using my Fancy Flourish Die-namics, out of my Authentique Uncommon paper. I then used the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics to cut out my sentiment panel. I then layered it on top of some Black Licorice card stock, except the sentiment. For the sentiment, I put a small white panel with my sentiment stamped on it. It is slightly popped up, but it is hard to tell in the photo. I used MFT Black Collection ribbon, and some Michael's brads, as well.

For the inside, I cut the main piece of the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics out of Black Licorice Cardstock, and then cut the smaller piece out of the center. I used the actual flourishes from the front of the card, and popped up the scalloped circle panel. Using the extra pieces, or in this case, the actual die cuts, on the inside of your card is a GREAT way to use those up, and it makes the card so much more personal.

Here are the Die-namics I used on my card.

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to head to Kim's blog to see a list of the other Designers participating today!! Thanks for stopping by!!

RCC24- BLING

Hey Everyone, and Happy Tuesday!! I am almost out of my funk/post-release coma!! Just in time for The Ribbon Carousel Challenge (RCC24)!!

This weeks challenge is brought to us by the amazingly talented Sparkle Smith! Sparkle wants us to get our sparkle and bling on. So make your creation with some sparkle and bling to join us this week.

Sparkle Creations is our sponsor this week with some of the cutest stamps EVAH!


For my card tonight, I decided to use the SUPER CUTE Cupcake Ruby stamp. I stamped her on X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored her with my Copics. I paper pieced part of her dress, and then covered most of it with glitter..VERY Blingy!! My paper is from the Lilybee Designs Happily Lost pack. I paired it with Rose Red, Orange Fizz, and Black Licorice paper. My ribbon is Black Seam Binding from The Ribbon Carousel. I also used Michael's Brads, a Creative Express Spiral Clip, and the MFT First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics for my sentiment.

We'd love for you to join us this week! Here are the details:

• Make your NEW creation following the ribbon carousel challenge of the week. Any submissions made prior to the challenge date will be deleted. Be sure to include some type of ribbon, twine, hemp, lace....basically, anything that comes on a spool.
• Load your creation up onto your blog or a public viewing forum like SplitcoastStampers, (use the keyword RCC24) with a direct link back to THIS post. Including the challenge graphic isn't a requirement, but sure is appreciated! (A participant of our very first challenge didn't link back or mention our challenge and couldn't be named Top Spool, so don't let that happen to you!)
• Link up your creation using the Inlinkz button at the bottom of this post. Your image may take a little while to pop up, but don't worry, it will appear shortly.
• Be sure to come back the Friday after the challenge ends to see if YOU are a Top Spool! :D

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have an amazing day!

Swimming For Katie

I was too late to get in on the hop, but it's NEVER too late to lend a helping hand!! This is a great cause for a fellow stamper who is fighting for her life, and trying to take care of her beautiful family. Even if you can't help much, spreading the word, and doing whatever you can is plenty!! Thanks for taking the time to look, and if you get a chance, be sure to read Katie's story. If it doesn't break your heart, I don't know what will.



Remember to tell the people that you love how you feel, and don't sweat the small stuff. In the grand scheme of things, it could be SO much worse.

Hugs and Stampy Love!!