Tuesday, June 1, 2010

MFTeasers- Day 5!!!

It's day 5 of this month's My Favorite Things teasers, and today we are showing the two new Jolinne sets: Jolinne in my Garden, and Jolinne All Dressed Up, and Bath Time. Tonight, my first sample was made using the new Jolinne All Dressed Up.

For my card, I decided to use this week's Sweet Sunday Sketch. It was perfect for my image, which is actually pretty good sized. I thought about cutting her out, but decided to try my largest scalloped oval nestie. It has been awhile since I added a main panel without a layer, so it felt quite strange to me.

For my next project, I used the Bath Time set. I paper pieced the rug and wallpaper, then cut it out by hand and layered it on my ovals. I added it to my "tag", which I used my scalloped circle, and 1 3/8ths circle punches to make the hole.

I used the same paper pack(Basic Grey Lemonade), to decorate the outside of my tin. I also added a TON of ribbon to the handle, then filled the tin with some Avon Cucumber Melon bath goodies. I was not at home to take these pictures, so I may try to take new ones later....didn't have the STUFF to take a full picture!!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by!! Be sure to head to Kim's Blog to see who all has teasers for you for today!!
card#1
stamps: Jolinne All Dressed Up
paper: Cameo Coral, Kiwi Kiss, So Saffron, Gina K. White, and Walk in the Park DP, MFT Perfect Panel
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
accessories: Copics, Oval Nesties, spiral clips, SU brads, SU ribbons

bubbly tag
stamps: Bath Time
paper: Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Regal Rose, MFT Perfect Panel, Basic Grey Lemonade
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
accessories: Copics, SU ribbons, Oval Nesties, circle punches

Monday, May 31, 2010

TSG57-My Color Challenge


It is my turn in the spotlight over at the There She Goes blog this week, and for my challenge today, I decided to do a color challenge!! Here are all the challenge details!!

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card using the provided color combination, then go to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the Mr. Linky that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (June 7th). 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 TSG57 so we can check out your beautiful work!


I don't usually use these colors, and never together, but I got a Cosmo Cricket paper pack on clearance for $4 at Michael's when I was down stamping with Mercy, Jess, and Pam. It was the Ever After and Girl Friday paper packs combined. I knew the colors from Ever After would work PERFECT with the new Domestic Goddess, and A Woman's Place sets.
Ever since I got this set, I have been DYING to use this sentiment. It just SCREAMS Mommy Dearest to me. I chose to color a lot of the kitchen gray, so it would be kind of cold and plain...makes the sentiment that much funnier if you ask me!! I also used Taylor's Sketch from this weekend, awesome as always!!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Hope to see you all playing along!!
stamps: Domestic Goddess and A Woman's Place
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
paper: Cosmo Cricket Ever After, Tangerine Tango, Baja Breeze, Going Gray, MFT Perfect Panel, and Gina K. White
accessories: Copics, Michael's brads, spiral clips, SU ribbons

MFTeasers- Pure Innocence Monday!!

Judging by how many Pure Innocence cards I see out there, I'm thinking that you all are LOVING this new line from My Favorite Things just as much as I am!! This month, there are three new Pure Innocence Images being released, and I have two of them to show you today!!

For my first card, I used the soon to be released, Lollipop Girl. I just love how darn cute these little girls are!! I used it with this week's Sketch For You To Try. Can you see my Ric Rac behind the image(it's also on the inside)? It was made using the soon to be released Die-namic Ric Rac die. I also used some brown felt from the My Favorite Felt Banana Split collection from MFT.

For the inside, I used more of my SU DP, another piece of felt cut out using my Ric Rac Die-namic, and I also stamped my girl separately, cut her out, and added her on.

For my last card, I used last week's Sketch For You To Try along with the new Mud Buddies set. Isn't she precious?? I LOVED this color combo on my Fred Bear card, so I had to use it again!!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! Be sure to head to Kim's Blog to see what other DT members are showing teasers today!!
card #1
stamps: Lollipop Girl- Pure Innocence
paper: Hot Fudge MFT, Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie, Gina K. White, Sweet Always DSP, MFT Perfect Panel
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
accessories: Copics, MFT Felt, Die-namics Ric Rac, SU ribbons, Michael's brads, spiral clips, Cuttlebug, Circle Nesties

card#2
stamps: Mud Buddies
paper: Bermuda Bay, Pink Pirouette, Pumpkin Pie, Gina K. White, Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday, MFT Perfect Panel
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
accessories: Copics, SU ribbons, Michael's Brads, spiral clip

Sunday, May 30, 2010

MFTeasers- Fred Bear & the Butterfly

Do you ever make something, and you just can't get over how cute it is?? Well, that rarely, if ever, happens to me...but I am LOVING this card!! I THINK it may have something to do with the fact that it features my new FAVE character from My Favorite Things, Fred Bear. Today's teasers are of the new Emma Blows Kisses, Wyatt Says WOW, and Fred Bear & the Butterfly.
Since I love Fred SOOOOO MUCH, I decided to use him, but never fear, Emma and Wyatt will make it on my blog VERY soon!!

I think, and it's just a guess, but I am loving this card wholly based on the cuteness of my image, which I added the butterflies too, and my color choices. The main image is just of Fred holding his flower. The set comes with two butterflies, as well as two sentiments. I added the butterflies to his nose, and the flower. I LOVE it.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to head to Kim's blog for the full list of people showing teasers today. I love my MFT sisters, and I am SURE they are all going to have something FABULOUS for you!! Have a great day, and a safe weekend!! See you here tomorrow, same time/same place!!
stamps: Fred Bear &the Butterfly
paper: MFT Perfect Panel, Bermuda Bay, Pumpkin Pie, Pink Pirouette, Gina K. White, and Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday DP
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
accessories: Copics, Cuttlebug, Circle nesties, SU ribbons, spiral clips, brads, scalloped edge punch, modern label punch.

Saturday, May 29, 2010

MFTeaser- What a Day and Baby Makes Three


Hey everyone!! I finally got a chance to make a sample using the new Die-namics Ric Rac die being released by My Favorite Things on Wednesday, June 2. Yaaaaayyyy!! I paired it with one of today's teaser sets, What a Day. Love it.

I used my new Ric Rac die along with some YUMMY Rockabilly DP to make my green striped border, LOVE IT!! My sentiment, from the What a Day set, was stamped and then cut out with my Cuttlebug and Oval Nesties.

For my next card, I used one of the other teaser sets for today, Baby Makes Three. Isn't it the CUTEST!! This set has the cutest little image, and a few sentiments to go along with it...including one to make birth announcements...NICE!!

Here is a look at the inside....simple, but I like it!!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!! Be sure to head to Kim's Blog, where she will have links posted to the rest of the design team showing teasers for today!! Have fun!!
Card #1
stamps: What a Day
paper: Red Hot, Black Licorice, Kiwi Kiss, Gina K. White, Rockabilly DP
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
accessories: Cuttlebug, Oval Nesties, Die-namics Ric Rac, SU ribbons, Michael's brads


Card#2
stamps: Baby Makes Three
paper: Cameo Coral, Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Gina K. White, Walk in the Park DP, MFT Perfect Panel
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
accessories: Cuttlebug, Circle Nesties, SU ribbons, Michael's Brads, spiral clips, Copics, SU punches

Friday, May 28, 2010

New Die-Namics!!!


Hey everyone!! Sorry not to have a sample for today yet, but I didn't want to miss the opportunity to let you know that My Favorite Things is releasing not one, but THREE new Die-namics dies this month!!
The first one is a new element die. It is a two part sun die, YAAAAYYY!! I can't wait to get mine and start playing!!

The next, is our new Ric Rac die. It can be used with paper, or any other material you want to create your own faux ribbon!! SUPER COOL!!

This next one is our Ribbon RE:Creations Grosgrain Texture Board that can be used with the Ric Rac die. It will give your paper, fabric, whatever just a slight bit of texture to give it the look and feel of grosgrain. How sweet is THAT!!

And last, but not least, we have a GRASS die!!! WAHOOO!! I am LOVING this one, as I am SURE you will be too!!

The girl's are showing peeks with these awesome new dies today, so be sure to head to Kim's blog to see who is peeking!! The dies you have seen and heard about here will be released on June 2nd!! To see samples using these dies, and the previously released dies, check out the SCS gallery!!

Thursday, May 27, 2010

There She Goes-Dadisms


Hey everyone and welcome to day three of this month's There She Goes release sneakie peekies!!! Today's set is called Dadisms, and is FABULOUS!! Here are some details taken from the There She Goes Blog!!

You know that I couldn’t have a Domestic Goddess set without having a fun dad set to accompany it! This humorous set is perfect for making Father’s Day Cards that will make your dad smile. Dads have their own way of teaching their kids lessons on life and I’m sure that many of you have some fond memories of the quirky things your dad would say in certain situations. This stamp set not only includes images to create your own dad and living room scene, but there is also a background stamp that includes all of those great Dadisms that we grew up with! The images in this set were also designed to coordinate with your Domestic Goddess set for even more versatility!!
Dadisms is a 6x8 stamp set that includes a total of 31 stamps and will sell for $24.

Would you like a chance to win the Dadisms stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Dadisms Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Dadisms stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (May 29th) during the Release Party Chat

The first stop on our hop is the fabulous Danielle! From there, you should have come here from our fearless leader, Jessica's blog.

For my card, I used this week's Mojo Monday sketch. Gotta love a good sketch challenge, right?!
I can't wait to see what the other girl's have done with this set, and I bet you can't either...and I KNOW you KNOW there are going to be some AWESOME sentiments along the way!! So, enough dawdling here!! Off to my pal, Jodi's!! Have fun!!
Stamps: Dadisms
paper: MFT Perfect Panel, Gina K. White, Bordering Blue, Basic Grey, Prestwick DP
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
accessories: Modern Label Punch, Copics, Michael's Brads, SU corduroy buttons, SU ribbons, twine.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

There She Goes- By The Sea


Hey everyone, and welcome to day two of the There She Goes new release blog hop challenges!! Today's set is called By the Sea!! Here are the details from the There She Goes Blog!!

This beautiful ocean/beach themed set was illustrated by talented Chris Dark. The ocean is one of my very favorite places to be. There is just something so amazingly calming about it that instantly puts me at peace. I’ve had the idea for a beach set for awhile and when I met Chris, I knew that her illustration style would be perfect for it! I sketched up a rough draft of my ideas and emailed them to her. When I received her illustrations a short time later I was absolutely blown away! The way she brought this set to life is just amazing. The detail in her images make you feel as if you are right there at the beach enjoying the calming waves and the salty sea air :)

By The Sea is a 6x8 stamp set that includes a total of 37 stamps and will sell for $24.

Would you like a chance to win the By The Sea stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their By The Sea Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own By The Sea stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (May 29th) during the Release Party Chat.

Today's hop started at the AMAZING illustrator of this set's blog, Chris Dark. If you are here now, you should have come from Jessica's Blog!!

There are so many wonderful stamps in this set, but I was feeling very simple and serene when I decided to stamp, and this is what happened. I hate missing people, especially when I have no clue why I have to miss them...if you catch my drift. Anyway, there isn't much to this card, and I don't really have any secrets to share, so I am just going to say THANK YOU for stopping by, and send you on your way to the next blog!! Off to Jodi's, where I am sure her card will make you say WOW!!
stamps: By The Sea
paper: MFT Perfect Panel, Gina K. White, Baja Breeze, Close To Cocoa, MFT Hot Fudge, Parisian Breeze...I think.hehe
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Rich Cocoa
accessories: SU ribbon, Copics, Cuttlebug, Oval Nesties

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

There She Goes- A Woman's Place Blog Hop


Hey everyone and welcome to day one of this month's There She Goes new release Blog Hop Challenges!! Today's hop features the new, A Woman's Place, set. Here are all the details from the TSG blog!!

Many of you loved the Domestic Goddess stamp set that was released this month and today’s sneak peek set works great along with this set or by itself! Even if you love to cook, I’m sure that you all have those days where you would rather walk on hot coals than to step foot into the kitchen lol! The different elements in this kitchen themed stamp set are so much fun to use separately or combined to create your own custom kitchen scene! The humorous sentiments included in this set will leave you in stitches…

A Woman’s Place is a 4x8 stamp set that includes a total of 34 stamps and will sell for $18.

Would you like a chance to win A Woman's Place stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their A Woman’s Place Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own A Woman’s Place stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (May 29th) during the Release Party Chat.

Today's hop started at Danielle's Blog. So head on over there to get started...from there, you should have come from Jessica's Blog!!

I am LOVING this new set, it is so fun!!! All the images are fabulous for creating a kitchen scene, and it works so well with the Domestic Goddess set....it is definitely a must have!! My sentiment cracks me up too!! I will list the supplies I used below, but one thing I wanted to mention was that I HATE to mask...more than anything, so for my fire, I actually cut it out separately...crazy, I know, but I REALLY hate masking, LOL!! Also, my sketch is one that I kept seeing on some of my favorite stampers blogs, and I had to use it...it was a Sweet Sunday Sketch!!
Well, that is all for me!! Next stop is Jodi's Blog!! Have fun!!!
stamps: A Woman's Place
paper: Gina K. White, MFT Perfect Panel, Pumpkin Pie, Taken with Teal, Cafe' Mediterranean by DCWV
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
accessories:Copics, SU ribbons, spiral clips, SU brads

Monday, May 24, 2010

Happy Birthday Boss Lady!!!

Today(May 24th) is my DEAR friend, and owner of There She Goes, Jessica Knutsen's, birthday!!! In honor of her, we have decided to surprise her with a birthday blog hop!! We love you Jessica, thanks for being so amazing to all of us!! You are always there for me when I need you, even if it takes me forever to get there!! I love you girlie!!
Today's hop started at Chris Dark's, an illustrator for There She Goes, blog, so head there to get started. If you are here now, you should have come from Pam's Blog!!

For my card today, I used the super cute Sweet Pea set. I just love it!! I also used one of my new embossing folders on the background, Moroccan Screen. My sketch is from a Mojo sketch from a few weeks ago.

Here is a look at the inside, too. I am really liking finishing the insides of my cards....I should do it all the time, but get lazy sometimes.
Well, that is enough out of me!! Onto the next blog on the hop, Heather Pulvirenti!!
Thanks for stopping by and have fun!!
stamps: Sweet Pea
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
paper: MFT Perfect Panel, Summer Picnic DP, Red Hot(MFT), Old Olive, and Gina K. White
accessories: Cuttlebug, embossing folder, Copics, SU ribbons, brads, spiral clips, SU punches