MFT Meets Buttons Galore!!!

Hi all and thanks for stopping by today!  MFT has teamed up with Buttons Galore & More to do a Blog Hop showcasing products from both companies!  To see the entire list of participating designers, please head to the MFT Blog.  You'll want to leave a comment on EACH designer's blog because there is $100 in prizes up for grabs.  MFT will be giving away 2, $25 Gift Certificates, and Buttons Galore & More will be giving away 2, $25 button assortments.  The deadline to comment is July 29th and the winners of all prizes will be announced on July 30th on the MFT and BG&M blogs, so check back to see if you've won!  (I'm crossing my fingers for you).  

For my card tonight, I used the a la mode- You Anchor Me.  I paired it with the Buttons Galore Ocean Tide button assortment. My image was colored with Copics, and then layered with Going Gray card stock. The paper I used is the MME Be Amazing paper pad. To go along with my paper, I used Orange Fizz(MFT), Banana Split(Bazzill), and Berrylicious(MFT) cardstock. The Designer Labels 3 were used to create my background, and my border was made with the Bracket Edge Border Die-namics. To finish my card off, I used some Orange Fizz grosgrain, Michael's brads, and a creative express spiral clip. Stone Twine was used in my Buttons Galore buttons.

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 the MFT blog to see who all is participating today, and don't forget to comment for your chance to win!!

MFTWSC82-Happy Birthday

Hey everyone, and happy Wednesday!! That means it is time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge from My Favorite Things! It's MY favorite sketch challenge!!

For my card tonight, I used the SUPER adorable new Birthday Girl stamp set from the Pure Innocence line. I stamped her on X-Press It Blending card, and then paper pieced her skirt with some MME Dilly Dally paper. The rest of her was colored with copics, and then she was layered with Wild Cherry(MFT), Taken With Teal(SU), and Going Gray(SU). I used the Bracket Tab Die-namics for her sentiment, and some of the yummy new buttons from MFT. I used Sweet Tooth, Wild Cherry, and Berrylicious. My brads are from Michael's, and my ribbon is Wild Cherry Grosgrain and Stone Twine.

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

Here are the Die-namics I used:

We encourage you all to play along, and to enter your card in the weekly draw for a $15 gift voucher to the MFT Boutique. Simply follow the sketch and create a card or other paper creation. You may use any stamps and supplies that you wish. Each week, a keyword is assigned to the sketch. All you need to do to enter, is upload your card to the gallery at SCS, and enter the given keyword in the keyword box, during the upload process. After the deadline, we randomly choose a winner from that week's entries and the winner will receive a $15 gift voucher. If the winning card uses MFT stamps, the participant will earn a $5 bonus, for a total of a $20 gift voucher! That is up to $100 per month in prizes, JUST for playing along. We hope you'll join us in 2012.

Check out the FAQ - Wednesday Stamp Club thread if you need any further info on this challenge or help on how to upload your card to the gallery.  Upload your creation to SCS using keyword MFTWSC82 for a chance to win this week prize (see above). You have until noon Tuesday, July 31th  to play along.

Happy Trails Blog Hop Challenge

Thank you SO much for hopping along with us on day one of our Blog Hop Challenges, and we are SO excited to see all your comments about yesterday's set! Today's set is another ADORABLE character from Torico, so let's get to it!

Torico has created another super cute character for us to love, and this adorable little guy is hitting the road! Perfect for your kids leaving for college, the military, or just for moving on to another path, this set, and its coordinating sentiments, will send them off the right way.

Happy Trails is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 5 stamps and will sell for $7.00.

For my card today, I used the Three Bugs in a Rug paper pad called Blast Off. I paired it with Baja Breeze(SU), Orange Fizz(MFT), and Soft Suede(SU). I used the MFT Pinking Edge Die-namics for my border, and the Oval Stax to cut out my image. My guy was colored with Copics, and his sack was cut out of Blast Off paper. To embellish, I used Michael's brads, and Natural Jute Twine.

Would you like to win the new Happy Trails stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, July 28^th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Kraftin' Kimmie/Ribbon Carousel Hop!

Hey everyone, and welcome to our Kraftin' Kimmie Blog Hop with the Ribbon Carousel!! I am lucky enough to be on BOTH teams, so this is DOUBLE fun for me!!

The Ribbon Carousel Crewmates are so excited to be teaming up with the designers from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps to bring you a blog hop that is sure to knock your socks off!  

For my card tonight, I used one of the images of Lulu from the new Birthday Lulu set! I paired it with some MME Indie Chic Saffron paper. My cardstock is Banana Split(Bazzill), Rose Red(SU), and Dark Chocolate(PTI). I stamped my girl on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. My ribbon is Walnut Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel, and I used a Creative Express spiral clip, and Michael's brads. For my scallops, I used the Simply Scalloped Medium Die-namics.

Lets talk prizes!

Hop along and leave some blog love for our designers for a chance to win one of two great prizes!  The Ribbon Carousel will be giving away a $25.00 gift certificate to the store and Kraftin' Kimmie will be giving away a winner's choice of 1 stamp set or 3 individual stamps!  The winner of the carousel on the Kraftin' Kimmie blog and the winner of the Kraftin' Kimmie stamps will be announced right here on our blog!  

Have fun on the hop!!

Maidbot Blog Hop Challenge

It's that time again, There She Goes fans!! Here we are at this month's FIRST day of new release peeks, and we are in LOVE with this month's releases!! Torico has 4 fabulous sets for us this month, and we are dying to let you see, so let's get to it!!

Another FUN addition to her SUPER CUTE robot line, Torico is back with this month’s Maidbot. I know we all WISH we had one, and well, now you SORT OF do!!!! Imagine the fun cards and scrapbook pages you can make with this cutie, and her cleaning tools!

Maidbot is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 6 stamps and will sell for $7.00.

For my card, I paired my Maidbot with the Everyday Flair paper pad from MME. I stamped her on X-Press It blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. I paper pieced her apron, and then layered her with Bubblegum(MFT), Banana Split(Bazzill), and Tempting Turquoise. I used the MFT Small Scalloped Border Die-namics for my scallops, White Twill and Pink Jute Twine from the Ribbon Carousel, Michael's brads, and a Creative Express spiral clip. For her sign, I stamped it twice, along with her hand, and cut both out separately.

Would you like to win the new Maidbot stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, July 28^th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

July Key Ingredients-Congratulations!

Hey everyone, I'm back with another card from this month's Key Ingredients Kit from Taylored Expressions! It is FULL of GORGEOUS paper, embellishments, and FUN! It features the Cosmo Cricket Tea For Two paper collection. 

For my card today, I used the SUPER cute Moka Taylor stamp set. She was stamped on Buttercream card stock, and then colored with my Copics. I used only supplies and paper from the Key Ingredients kit, except for my brads. They are from Michael's.

Here is some info about the Key Ingredients Kit:

*Store Discount. Subscribers will be given a special discount code to save 10% on any order placed between the 10th - 13th of the month to be combined with your subscription shipment. Subscribers in the US may combine your additional items with your KI Subscription shipment for no additional shipping fee. Subscribers outside the US will pay additional shipping costs to combine your additional items with your KI Subscription shipment.You'll receive a reminder e-mail on the 10th of each month which will also include a list of other products that will coordinate with the kit being shipped to you that month. This list is incredibly helpful for those who want to stretch the use of a KI with even more supplies!

*Design Team Inspiration. We'll debut the Key Ingredients kit on the 10th of each month! Of course, don't forget to check out the gallery where the design team has loaded all new projects for you to be inspired by!

*Storage. Subscriber kits will come in a Storage Solutions Plastic Case. This $3.25 value is a special benefit that is FREE to Subscribers.

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day! For more samples using the Key Ingredients Kit, check out the Taylored Expressions Gallery!!

TSG166- In a Pinch?-TEASE TEASE TEASE!!

Hey everyone, and happy Monday(well almost, but for some of you)!! It is time for this month's release week for There She Goes, so stay tuned for that on Tuesday!! For now, we have our Release Week Sketch Challenge!! 

I decided to use one of the new sets being released, just to tease you a bit, called Beach Bums!! I can't tell you any more than that, just that it will be peeked on Friday!! I can tell you that I am in LOVE with this set, and all it's possibilities!! I used the Happily Lost paper pad from Authentique, along with some Hot Fudge(MFT), Tangy Orange(MFT), and Banana Split(Bazzill) cardstock. My ribbons are both from the Ribbon Carousel-Satin Edged White Grosgrain, and Natural Jute Twine. My brads are from Michael's.

We hope to see you playing along with this week's sketch challenge, and we REALLY can't wait for peeks to being on Tuesday morning at 8amEST!! Check out the There She Goes blog for all the gory details!

Have a great day!

Crazy 4 Kraftin' Kimmie!!

Hey everyone, and welcome to this week's Crazy 4 Challenges challenge!! This week's challenge is being sponsored by one of my FAVORITE companies, Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!! We decided to make our challenge the same as the Kraftin' Kimmie weekly challenge, which is Faux/Real Stitching!! I was REALLY going to break out the sewing machine for this, but I would LITERALLY have to break it out. New, still in the box, two years old, sewing machine...it's a tragedy, right?

The girl's at Kraftin' Kimmie won't be posting their challenge until our normal time, 7am EST, but Kimmie let me go ahead and post tonight with the rest of the Crazies....plus, I just can't hold my secret in any longer...

After being a guest for the last two months, Kimmie asked me to stay, so I am NOW a KRAFTY GIRL!!! This team is a team I have wanted to be on for SO long, and it is EVERYTHING I hoped it would be!! There is SUCH chemistry between these fabulous ladies, and along with me, there are a few other newbies being revealed in the morning!! I am SO happy for all of them, and as SOON as they are announced, I will add their names here!!

For my card tonight, I used the Smells Like Team Spirit set. I paper pieced the chair with some Echo Park Times and Seasons paper. I colored the rest with my Copics, and then layered it with Bravo Burgundy(SU), Night of Navy(SU), and Jellybean Green(MFT). For my stitching, I did my normal paper piercing and then connected all the dots with my Copic Multiliner pen. The ribbon I used was Graphite Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel, and Natural Jute Twine from there as well. I used Michael's brads to finish it off.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out my teammates at both the Kraftin' Kimmie Blog, and the Crazy 4 Challenges blog for more info on both challenges!!

Bazzill Cardstock and the Ribbon Carousel!

Hey everyone!! The Ribbon Carousel is hopping along with Bazzill today to introduce you to what is becoming one of my FAVORITE things!!

Have you tried the Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock yet?! 

 Bazzill has been working with its paper mills to create the perfect premium, smooth, heavy-weight cardstock that will be a sweet treat for every card-maker. Now available in 28 coordinating colors. The paper is a stout 100 lbs. and folds with a crisp edge. It won’t warp when used with markers, inks, or mists, and can handle loads of embellishments without sagging.

Did you know that we carry all 28 colors at the Ribbon Carousel store?!

The Ribbon Carousel Crewmates have fallen in love with the stuff!  

We are thrilled to be teaming up with Bazzill today to show off their amazing new cardstock!  Today is National Lollipop Day so the Ribbon Carousel Crewmates have created some crafty eye candy with this theme!

For my card today, I used the Freeze The Moment set from There She Goes. I hand drew her lollipop on X-Press it Blending card, along with my image, and colored it with Copics. I added a Oval Open Scalloped Doily Die-namics layer using Candy Hearts from Bazzill. This is truly one of THE best card stocks I have EVER had the pleasure of using. It is thick, smooth, and it cuts SO well. I LOVE the colors, too...which supplement my cardstock collection PERFECTLY!! My other cardstock colors are Juicy Pear and Banana Split(my current favorite color, ever). Satin Edged White Grosgrain from The Ribbon Carousel was used for my bow and my spiral clip. I also used the Echo Park Hello Summer paper pad, and Michael's brads.

Well, that is it for me for now! After you check out the cards my teammates and I have made on the Ribbon Carousel Blog, head right on over to the Bazzill blog AND there you find a special COUPON for the Ribbon Carousel store!

Bazzill donated 3 sampler pack of the Card Shope cardstock for us to give away!

Here's what you need to do:

1. Leave a comment on this blog post.

2. Head on over to the Bazzill Facebook page to "like" them and tell them the Ribbon Carousel sent you and then head back over to our Facebook page and tell us you did!

3. SHARE this post on your blog or Facebook page and let us know you did here OR on our FB page.  If you share on your blog, be sure to leave a direct link to the post so we can stop by and thank you!

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

I Spy a Christmas Card...

Hey everyone!! It's time for this week's I Spy Sketch challenge, AND we are STILL celbrating Christmas in July at There She Goes, so I decided to combine the two!! 

This week, we have another fantastic sketch for you!!! Last week, we had you seeing spots and this week, you'll be seeing stars.  This week's sketch is from Elzbieta B. (crazysexycool @ SCS) and is based on this card 

For my card tonight, I used the Seasons Greetings set, but I also used the Dies from the Warmest Wishes set. I used the MME Holly Jolly paper pad, and cut one of each set out. I then pierced holes around all the edges. My sentiments were stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa on Sweet Tooth cardstock, and then layered each one with my other cardstock colors: Wild Cherry, Gumdrop Green, and Fossil...all from MFT. My ribbon is Rancho Red Vintage Seam Binding and Natural Jute Twine from the Ribbon Carousel. The brads I used are from Michael's.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out the There She Goes blog for more cards using this week's There She Goes, Again! stamp sets!! 

Here is how to play along with the ISpy challenge!!

• 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 ISSC25, 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 the following Friday 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 Winners" post every Sunday 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!