Friday, February 10, 2012

February Key Ingredients- It's a Hop!!

Hey everyone!! We have a special treat for you today from Taylored Expressions!! We are having a blog hop celebrating the NEWEST Key Ingredients kit for February,!! If you are here now, you should have come from Jessica Diedrich's blog!!


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  • Key Ingredients Info and Inspiration - February 10-15 - learn all about this fantastic kit club and see samples from the Key Ingredients Design Team and the Baker's Dozen! Click here for all the info and start at Taylor's blog each day for all the inspiration.



  • February Key Ingredients featuring My Mind's Eye Lost & Found - Rosy begins shipping February 15th. Enroll now!



  • Exclusive Vintage Dreamer Stamp Set - find out how you can get your crafty little hands on this stylish new set at 50% off for a limited time!



  • Win a Key Ingredients Kit - you can win the March Kit to try out, or have a month added on to your current subscription. See Taylor's blog for all the details and to enter to win! It's easy!







This is a look at the new Vintage Dreamer set...isn't it GORGEOUS!! It will be available to Kit Subscriber's ONLY, but it will be available for the whole year. It will, however, only be 50% off until the 10th of March, after which, it will go back to regular price.



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For my card tonight, I started by cutting my base from the Kraft card stock in the kit, as well as a layer with the Red and Moss. I used the MME paper included in the kit for the base, and used Michael's brads, and a ribbon from the kit. For my main panel, I staped one of the images from this set on the Cream card stock from the kit. I colored the inside of the image in, and then added some glitter pen to the swirls. To finish, I added a Creative Express Spiral Clip, and I added a flower from the kit to the "flower" on the main image.

This kit is SO full of amazing products, you can make several cards using just the products included in the kit.




Here is a close up of my image....I was hoping to see more sparkle!!




Well, that is it for me for now!! It is time to continue on the hop!! Next Stop:

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Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

ISSC02- Stick With It

Hey everyone, and welcome to the second sketch with the SUPER fun new sketch challenge blog, iSpy Sketches!! Basically, the idea behind iSpy, is we look all over blog land, and various crafting galleries, and find fun, interesting sketches using other people's cards as our muse. This week, Beate Johns has fallen under the magnifying glass!! Beate is one of my stamping idols, and her sketch was so FUN...challenging, but fun!!



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For my card tonight, I started with the super cute Nursebot set from There She Goes. I stamped my bot on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored it with my Copics. I paired it with some MME Love Me paper. The cardstock colors I chose are Grey, Bubblegum, and Sno Cone. I also used Sweet Tooth. My scallops were made with the Small Scalloped Border Die-namics from My Favorite Things, and my sentiment and other flag layer were made with the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics. For my embellishments, I used Michael's brads, SU corduroy buttons, and Blossom Twine from the Ribbon Carousel.


Wanna play along?
Here's how to play:
  • Create a paper crafting project (card, scrap book page or 3D item), based on the sketch provided.
  • Post your creation on your blog or an online gallery (using a code ISSC02), and link it here with the inlinkz widget below. Please provide a direct link to your post - not the generic link to your blog.
  • A new challenge will be posted every Friday at 12.01 AM EST, and you have until noon on Wednesday EST to submit your entry.
  • You may enter as many times as you like, but please provide a newly designed project with a new link for each additional project.
  • We will choose the top 2 creations to be featured in our "Top 2 Thursday" post where we will announce who we have picked :) The winners will receive their very own iSpy Sketches blog badge!
  • Don't forget that you may combine our challenges with others and use supplies from any company that you wish :)
  • Have fun and we look forward to "spying:" your creations
Make sure you check out the iSpy Blog for a look at what the other designers created!! FUN!!

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

MFTWSC58- Good Friends Are...

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



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For my card today, I used the super cute new Pure Innocence Violin Girl. I paper pieced her dress and the violin with some MME Miss Caroline Dilly Dally paper, and then colored the rest of her with Copics. I layered her with Hot Fudge. The other card stock colors are Taken with Teal and Wild Cherry. I added some Walnut Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel, Cappuccino Twine and button, and some Michael's brads.




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

Here are the Die-namics I used:



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


Tuesday, February 7, 2012

February New Product Tour!!

That's right ladies, we have made it through teasers, and now, all the new sets are available in the My Favorite Things Store!!!! Before you go shop, be sure to hop around to all the designers and leave them some love! You never know who has the candy!!

Be sure to head to Kim's Blog for a list of who, what, and where!

My job tonight is to show off the SUPER CUTE new Pure Innocence- Purrfect set!!



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I stamped her on X-Press It blending card, colored her with Copics, and paper pieced her dress with some MME Miss Caroline Dolled Up paper. SO YUMMY!! I used it on the base of my card as well, along with Ripe Avocado, Bubblegum, and Fossil card stock. I used the Sweet Stop Sketch from this past week. My flower was created with the Botanical Beauty Die-namics. I used the File Tab Die-namics for my sentiment. My embellishments are Blossom Twine, Leather Tan Seam binding, and Michael's brads.




For the inside of my card, I used more of the same supplies, and another sentiment from this set. I also used the new Monarch Border Die-namics.

This little cutie pie sells for $9.

Here are the Die-namics I used:









The Cherry on Top is earned when you spend $150 before shipping and tax, earning you $15 off your order. Once that amount is hit, the coupon code will pop up on your screen, which you can write down and then apply to your order in your shopping cart. If you remove things from your cart, making it fall below $150, the coupon code will be removed automatically.

Also, remember that SOMEONE out there is giving out blog candy, and the BEST way to win, is to comment on ALL the designers blogs!! Good luck!!

Now, off to Kim's Blog for a full list of designer's participating!! Happy Stamping!!



Pep Rally Time!

Now that we've teased and tempted you all week long, it's almost time for you to shop for your favorite Brand Spankin' New products from MFT.

But first... it's time for our Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release Pep Rally!

Our Design Team has been busy creating jaw-dropping and inspiring projects for you, and we've saved the best for last.

We've taken an in-depth look at this month's Die-namics, while re-visiting the amazing sets being released tonight at 10 PM EST RIGHT HERE in the MFT Boutique.

And while we are at it, how about we make your life even easier with a "cheat sheet" of all that's new? Head over to the MFT Blog to print out a shopping list.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:
  • You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!
  • The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on February 7th at 10 PM EST. You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
  • You have just a few more hours to submit your entry for this month's guest designer contest. Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
  • If you'd like to see all the designers' posts for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW. Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily. The winners will be posted on February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.



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For my card tonight, I started with the SUPER cute new à la mode set: Girl Talk. I stamped her on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored her with my Copics, and paper pieced the rest of her with some MME Lime Twist Happy Go Lucky paper. I layered her with Lavendar Moon, Rich Razzleberry, and Blu Raspberry. I used the new Botanical Beauty Die-namics to create my flower. My border is the new Monarch Border Die-namics, cut out of Blue Raspberry. For my sentiment, I used the new Chat Bubbles Die-namics. My embellishments are Caribbean Twine, Violet Vintage Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel, and some Michael's brads.



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

Here are the Die-namics I have used:







Be sure to check out KIM'S BLOG for a full list of designers participating!!


Monday, February 6, 2012

Pure Innocence Day!!

Hey everyone, and welcome to night six of this month's new release teasers from My Favorite Things!! Tonight is my FAVORITE night of teasers....PURE INNOCENCE night!!! This month we have 5 new ADORABLE sets for you: Violin Girl, Blowing Bubbles, Purrfect, Firefighter Boy and Girl.
Before we get to my card, here are the important details!!


Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

  • You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!

  • The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on February 7th at 10 PM EST. You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.

  • The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.

  • If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW. Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily. The winners will be posted on February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog



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I decided to play with both of the Firefighter sets tonight, mostly because they are ADORABLE!! I used most of the same supplies, but changed things up a bit to make it more interesting!! My first card uses the Firefighter Girl set. I stamped her on X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored her with my Copics. I layered her with the Oval Open Scalloped Doily Die-namics in Black Licorice. My other cardstock colors are Red Hot and Marigold Morning. My paper is from both the MME Meadowlark and Everyday Flair packs. I used the First Place Award Die-namics for my sentiment, and some yummy SU ribbon, and Michael's brads. I also used some Charcoal Twine. My sentiment on the outside is from the Firefighter Boy set.



For the inside, I used more of the same supplies and a sentiment from this set!!



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My second card uses all the same supplies, and the same paper families. I did use Black Twill ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel, as well as Maraschino and Lemondrop Twine. My sentiments are both from the Firefighter Girl set. Also, my main image was layered with the Open Scalloped Doily Die-namics, and I used the new Monarch Border Die-namics.



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

Here are the Die-namics I have used:









Be sure to check out KIM'S BLOG for a full list of designers participating!!

Sunday, February 5, 2012

You Rock My World

Hey everyone, and welcome to night five of this month's new release teasers from My Favorite Things!! Tonight we have two sets for you: à la mode Rock Star and Girl Talk!!

Before we get to my card, here are the important details!!


Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

  • You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!

  • The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on February 7th at 10 PM EST. You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.

  • The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.

  • If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW. Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily. The winners will be posted on February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog



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For my card tonight, I started by stamping my à la mode Rock Star on X-Press It blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. I paper pieced part of her guitar with some MME Lost and Found Rosy paper, which I also used on the rest of my card. I layered my main image with Wild Cherry, Sour Apple, and Black Licorice. My white is Sweet Tooth. I used the new Botanical Beauty Die-namics to create my flower, and I used the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics for my sentiment. Under my main image, I used the new Vertical Greetings Die-namics. My embellishments are Black Vintage Seam Binding and Honeydew Twine from the Ribbon Carousel, and brads from Michael's.



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

Here are the Die-namics I have used:







Be sure to check out KIM'S BLOG for a full list of designers participating!!


Saturday, February 4, 2012

Crazy 4 Scenes

Hey everyone, and Happy Saturday!! It is time for another Crazy4 Challenges, challenge, and this week we are challenging you to "make a scene". Basically, you can use 1 stamp or more to make a scene on your card or project {rolling hills with trees, a farm house, etc...}.

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 C4C122. Don't forget to come back here and link it on Mr Linky so that everyone else can see it too.



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For my card today, I started by stamping my girl, Leah, from the There She Goes set, Freeze the Moment. Her ice cream cone was masked into her hand. She was stamped on X-Press It blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. I then paper pieced the bottom of her dress with some MME Lime Twist Life of the Party paper. My grass was created with the Fresh Cut Grass Die-namics from My Favorite Things. I also used the Sun Die-namics, with some Banana Split card stock. My image was layered with Sour Apple, Berry Sorbet and Fossil. I used more of the paper for the background, and the Dainty Lace Border Die-namics. My ribbon is the White Sheer Ruffled Edge ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel.


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

Teasers-Day Four


Hey everyone, and welcome to night four of this month's new release teasers from My Favorite Things!! Tonight we have three sets for you: Vertical Greetings, Ring Me, and Finishing Flourishes.

Before we get to my card, here are the important details!!


Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

  • You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!

  • The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on February 7th at 10 PM EST. You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.

  • The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.

  • If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW. Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily. The winners will be posted on February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.



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For my card tonight, I started by using the new Ring Me Die-namics and cut out three: one with Melon Mambo, Orange Fizz, and Sour Apple. I then used different pieces of them to make my super colorful and FUN phone! I stamped the dial numbers on Sweet Tooth, and then lined them up to make my phone. I used Honeydew Twine from the Ribbon Carousel for my phone cord. I used the same card stock colors for all my layers, and then paired it with some Oh La La for Her paper from My Mind's Eye. My other ribbon is a mystery to me...it was in my drawer, and it's fabulous. LOL!! The only other supplies I used on my card were brads from Michael's, a spiral clip from Creative Express, and the Bracket Tab Die-namics for my sentiment.



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

Here are the Die-namics I have used:





Be sure to check out KIM'S BLOG for a full list of designers participating!!