My Favorite Teasers: Day Two!!

Hey everyone, and welcome to day two of this month's My Favorite Things teasers! Tonight we are showing off two new sets:  Inspired by the Front Porch-Fall, and Mouse in the House-It's Your Birthday.

Before we get to my cards....Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on August 7 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on August 7 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• 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 August 7 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

For my first card, I used the Mouse in the House-It's Your Birthday. I actually used the supplimentary image for my card, and not the mouse. I stamped my little birdie and balloon on X-Press It blending card, and then colored him with my Copics. My cardstock colors are Fossill(MFT), Orange Fizz(MFT), Sweet Tooth(MFT), and Rose Red(SU). I paired it with the MME Six by Six Vanity Fair pad. My border, which reminds me of clouds, is the new Triple Scallop Border Die-namics, and I used the Sentiment Strips Die-namics for my sentiment. TO finish, I used the Orange Fizz Grosgrain and Michael's brads.

For the inside, I used the same supplies.

My second card uses the Inspired by the Front Porch-Fall set. I stamped my rocking chair with Memento Rich Cocoa ink on X-Press It blending card. I used Colorbox chalk ink for my sentiment. The main image was cut out using the Oval Stax Die-namics, and layered with the Decorative Doily Oval Die-namics. My cardstock colors are Hot Fudge(MFT), Jellybean Green(MFT), River Rock(SU), and Sweet Tooth(MFT).  I paired it with the MME Six by Six All Spice pad. For my embellishments, I used the Medium Leafy Flourish Die-namics paired with the new Layered Rose Die-namics. My ribbon is Walnut Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel, and I used Michael's brads. The wave on my paper was created with the new Wavy Edge Die-namics.

For the inside, I used the same supplies.

Here are the Die-namics I have 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!!

MFTWSC83

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 today, I used the Millie the Mouse set. My image was colored with copics, and cut out with my Circle Stax Die-namics. I then layered it with the Dizzy Doily Duo Die-namics in Hot Fugde. My ribbon is Hot Fudge Grosgrain, and I used Michael's brads and Creative Express spiral clip. My flags were cut out with the Fishtail Flags Die-namics.

For the inside, I used the same supplies. My sentiment is from the Thanks a Bunch set.

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, August 7th  to play along.

Dare To Get Dirty...again!

As I've been sharing with you all week, we are having our annual Dare To Get Dirty challenges over at Splitcoast Stampers, so if you are a fan member, be sure to check it out....and if you aren't be sure to sign up!! Lots of fun, chatting, challenges, and PRIZES up for grabs!! I've made some of my best friendships through Splitcoast Stampers, and I can't even begin to tell you what it means to me!! My card is for Julie Masse's challenge today, so be sure to check out the thread for the full details of WHAT the challenge is!! This is my final sample for this week, but I may play in some of the challenges for fun! I love this time of year!

For my card, I used the Birthday Lulu set, along with some YUMMY MME Dwell paper. I stamped my girl on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. Her skirt was paper piece, and then she was layered with Banana Split(Bazzill) and Kiwi Kiss(SU) cardstock. My card base is Sweet Tooth cardstock from MFT. I used Yellow V Striped Twill ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel, Michael's brads, and the Mini Royal Rose Die-namics from MFT. 

Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out all the challenges for the next few days and have FUN!!

Let The Teasers Begin!

Hey everyone, and welcome to day one of this month's My Favorite Things teasers!! Tonight we are revealing the very first stamp set from Lisa Johnson's new line-Circus Spectactular, as well as this month's Who's That Girls set, Who's That Girl Gets Down to Business.

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on August 7 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!

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

• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.

• 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 August 7 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

For my first card, I used the new Who's That Girl Gets Down to Business set. I LOVE the sentiments in this set, they are PERFECT for me! I stamped my girl on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored parts of her with my Copics. I then paper pieced her suit and under shirt with some MME Rosy paper. She was then layered with Celery, Banana Split, and Black Licorice cardstock. I used the new Retro Squares Die-namics to create my background...boy was that a labor of love, LOL! I love the way it turned out though!! My ribbon is Black Silky Crushed ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel.

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

For my next card, I used Lisa's new set, Circus Spectacular. I cut out my elephant and ball with the Circus Spectacular Die-namics, and then stamped on them with Versamark ink. I then heat embossed them with Clear Embossing powder. I stamped my sentiment with Spring Rain ink, and then layered it all with Spring Rain(PTI), Sage Shadow(SU), and Fossil(MFT) cardstock. For my background, I used the Decorative Doily Die-namics to cut out my circle from some MME Portobello Road paper. My embellishments are White Silky Crushed Ribbon, Michael's brads, and Shore Twine

For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, including the new Ticket Strip Die-namics. I cut it out of more of the MME paper, and clear embossed my sentiment on it. 

Here are the Die-namics I have 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!!

Wednesday Trends-TSG

There are several things I get asked a LOT on my blog, and I don't always have a way to contact you back, so if you ever do have a question, feel free to email me or leave an email address where I can get back to you at!!

But for now, one of my MOST asked question is about my Paper Piercing...so if you want an inside look on how I do it, check me out on the There She Goes blog!!

Thanks and have a great day!

I'm a Hostess!!

As I told you yesterday, we are having our annual Dare To Get Dirty challenges over at Splitcoast Stampers, so if you are a fan member, be sure to check it out....and if you aren't be sure to sign up!! Lots of fun, chatting, challenges, and PRIZES up for grabs!! I've made some of my best friendships through Splitcoast Stampers, and I can't even begin to tell you what it means to me!! I am hostessing a challenge today, so be sure to check out the thread for the full details of WHAT the challenge is!!

For my card today, I used used the SUPER cute Pure Innocence Giraffe Girl set. I stamped her on X-Press It blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. I cut her out using the Circle Stax Die-namics, and she was layered with Gold Coin(Bazzill) cut out with the Open Scallop Doily Die-namics. I then used some MME So Sophie paper, paired with Eggplant Envy(SU), and Blu Raspberry(MFT) cardstock. For my sentiment, I used the Sentiment Strips Die-namics. To finish my card off, I added some brads from Michael's, a spiral clip with some Blu Raspberry grosgrain, and three buttons tied with Natural Jute Twine. The buttons are from the Sweet Tooth, Lemon Drop, and Blu Raspberry collections from MFT.

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

Here are the Die-namics I have used:

Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out all the challenges for the next few days and have FUN!!

RCC64-Happy Holidays

It's time for another Ribbon Carousel challenge, and our one and only Lindsay Amrhein is challenging us to whip us some Christmas creations for this week challenge! I will be SO happy when July is over and people quit forcing me to make Christmas cards early, LOL!!

For my card I used the Pure Innocence Stocking Girl from My Favorite Things. I stamped her on some Authentique Festive paper and  X-Press It Blending card, and then colored it with Copics. I also paper pieced her pajamas and her stocking. The top of the stocking has Liquid Applique to make it look puffy. My cardstock colors are Gumdrop Green(MFT), Wild Cherry(MFT), Hot Fudge(MFT), and Sweet Tooth(MFT) card stock. My ribbon is Walnut Vintage Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel. My brads are from Michael's. I used the Sentiment Strips Die-namics for my sentiment, the Photo Corners Die-namics for my corner, and my scallops are from the Little Open Scalloped Border Die-namics.

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

Here are the Die-namics I have used:

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to check out the Ribbon Carousel blog to see what my teammates have created, and for your chance to play along!!

Thanks a Bunch-July Key Ingredients!

 Hey everyone, I'm back with my last 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. This is actually my last post as a Key Ingredients team member. I have had an amazing time being on this team, and I want to thank Taylor for allowing me to be a part of her fabulous team and company!

For my card today, I used the Fruity Friends set. I stamped two of the apples, and cut them out separately after coloring them with my Copics.  I then covered them with Diamond Glaze to make them shiny. the rest of my supplies are all in the Key Ingredients kit! For your money, it REALLY is a great deal!!

Here is some info about the Key Ingredients Subscription:

*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!!

It's Dare To Get Dirty Time!!

We are having our annual Dare To Get Dirty challenges over at Splitcoast Stampers, so if you are a fan member, be sure to check it out....and if you aren't be sure to sign up!! Lots of fun, chatting, challenges, and PRIZES up for grabs!! I've made some of my best friendships through Splitcoast Stampers, and I can't even begin to tell you what it means to me!! My card is for Angela's challenge today, so be sure to check out the thread for the full details of WHAT the challenge is!!

For my card, I used the There She Goes set, Beach Bums. I stamped my crabs on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored them with my Copics. I then layered them with Banana Split(Bazzill), Orange Fizz(MFT), and Hot Fudge(MFT) card stock. My paper is from the MME Away We Go(6x6) collection. I used some Orange Fizz and Hot Fudge Grosgrain from MFT, Michael's brads, and a Creative Express spiral clip.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out all the challenges for the next few days and have FUN!!