Clearly Sentimental- Greatest Hits!!

It's time for this month's Greatest Hits challenge from My Favorite Things!! Each month, we focus on a particular stamp line from MFT, and then showcase the OLDER sets from that line. Let's face it, with all the new stamps we get, we tend to forget what we have. This challenge gives you a chance to give them some more time on the stamp table!!
This month, we are featuring our Clearly Sentimental line. It is an amazing sentiment line, with quotes and saying for all occasions you can think of!! To celebrate, Kim is offering a little deal...

Get a full sized Clearly Sentimental set for $10 with orders over $30 - use the shopping code CSPROMO (Please note: the Clearly Sentimental set of you choice must be added to your cart)


For my card today, I am showing off the Clearly Sentimental about Emerson set. I decided to pair with my new Wyatt and His Wagon....it goes perfect with my "hitch your wagon..." sentiment. Isn't he cute?? And that sentiment, with this set.....happy sigh!!
For the inside, I used another sentiment from the set, and more of the same supplies. I forgot I even had this paper pack, and I was SO excited when I saw it. It's perfect for kids cards!!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out Kim's blog at 11amEST to see a list of designers who are also posting. Have a great day!!
stamps: Clearly Sentimental About Emerson, and Wyatt and His Wagon
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
paper: Gina K. White, MFT Perfect Panel, Wild Wasabi, Brocade Blue, Pumpkin Pie, and Hopscotch from K&Co.
accessories: SU ribbons, brads, spiral clips, Copics

Got Cupcakes....again.

It's Wednesday, so it's time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge from My Favorite Things. This week's challenge, is kinda funny, but it's another cupcake challenge. My second this week, lol!! Since I used my new Sprinkles on Top Jolinne for the last challenge, I decided to pull out one of my older cupcake stamps, Cupcake Flopsey.

I also used this week's Taylored Expressions Sketch. I'm not loving my card, but close. The inside of the card was finished using the same supplies as the front of my card, but I used my Jumbo Scallop, and Jumbo Scalloped Scallops Die-Namics.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!!
stamps: Cupcake Flopsey
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
paper: So Saffron, Brocade Blue, Red Hot, Gina K. White, MFT Perfect Panel, and Basic Grey Two Scoops
accessories: Die-namics Jumbo Scallops and Jumbo Scalloped Scallops, Copics, SU ribbons, brads, spiral clips

TSG67- Pam's Sketch

Today is still Monday, at least in my time zone, and that means that it is time for another There She Goes challenge. Today's challenge was brought to us by the ever so sweet, and OH so talented Pam Varnell. Her challenge for this week is a sketch, which you can see HERE on the There She Goes Blog.

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that incorporates the SKETCH, 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 (August 16th). 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 TSG67 so we can check out your beautiful work!


For my card, I decided to use the new Puppy Love set. I paired it with my Walk in The Park DP from SU. The colors I used are Regal Rose, Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Gina K. White, and I stamped my image on an MFT perfect panel. The image was colored with Copics, and I used SU ribbons, spiral clips, brads, and my Cuttlebug and Circle Nesties.
Isn't she a cutie??
Well, that is it for me for today!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

Break's Over!!

After a whirlwind week or two, stamping for both of my design team's releases, and dealing with some major work issues....I had no desire, or time to stamp!! But, so that I don't get out of the habit, I forced myself to the stamp table tonight and made a couple of cards!! Tonight's, is for this week's Crazy 4 Challenges challenge. I am a day late, but better late than never, right?!! This week, we welcomed a new member, Silke Ledlow. Silke and I go way back and I am THRILLED to get to work with her.

For this week's challenge, Frances, challenged us to use cupcakes on our card or project. I couldn't help but use the new Jolinne-Sprinkles on Top image.
Isn't she a cutie pie??? For my card, I also used this past week's Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge. It was PERFECT for my image!!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!! Be sure to check out the other girls!!

• Angela Wood
• Barbara Anders
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Turner
• Lynda Benden
• Maria Bell
• Silke Kittmann
• Silke Ledlow
• Vicki Garrett

Hoppin' With My Happy Camper!!

Isn't Fred CA-UUUUUUTE this month!!! Yep, it is that time again, My FAVORITE Things release time, that is!! Tonight's release blog hop started at the ever fabulous, Kim's blog!! If you are here now, you SHOULD have come from Frances' blog!!

Tonight, I am showing you, OBVIOUSLY, the new Fred Bear Goes Camping. I for one, LOVE to camp, but it is a TAD hot right now for my taste....over 100degrees here in Southern IL. UUUUUUGH!!

For my card, I used this week's Wednesday Stamp Club sketch challenge. I did flip it upside down, and put one panel under not over, but you get the picture...hopefully, lol!! Fred is roasting a marshmallow, a practice I can FULLY get behind!!! I used Liquid Applique on the marshmallow to make it look puffy...yum!! I don't know about you, but fire roasted marshmallows make ME a happy camper!! I also used the new Oval Chain Link Die-namic....

Oh ya, it's THAT awesome!! It is being released tonight along with two other sets of dies that I am SURE you have seen around blog land!! I am WOEFULLY behind due to work issues, but I hope to catch up soon!!
Well, that is enough of my blah blah blah for this evening...off to the AMAZINGLY talented, Jen's Blog!! Have fun and don't forget to comment...you neeeeeever know where we are hiding the CAN-DAY!!

More Teasers-You're a Peach!!

Here we are at day 5 of teasers, and tonight is FINALLY the release, woohoo!! I hope you are LOVING this month's release as much as we are....by your comments, I would definitely guess YES!! Today, we are showing this month's VIP and WTG set, Who's That Harvest Girl?, along with the mini set, Garden Goodness. Also, Clearly Sentimental about Harvest, which is this month's Triple Scoop set. Before I get to my card, here is some info you NEED TO KNOW!!

Ready for some TOP-SECRET news? Today, there is a prize hidden on one of the designer's blog posts. As you make your way through the Teaser Time posts, simply leave a comment on each blog, for your chance to win one of the Brand Spankin' New stamp sets being released on August 4th. A winner will be chosen from the comments on the pre-selected blog before tomorrow's teaser list goes live, and will be posted on Kim's blog HERE. Be sure to check tomorrow to see if YOU are the winner. You can play along each day for your chance to win. We will be giving away NINE new stamp sets this week! As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE Kim's blog.


For my card tonight, I used the super cute peaches from the Who's That Harvest Girl set. I paper pieced her shirt, and colored the rest with my Copics. I actually stamped my basket twice to give it a tiny bit of dimension. I paired it with my SU Georgia Peach paper...clever, huh? LOL!!

For the inside, I used the same supplies, but used a sentiment from the Garden Goodness mini set. SO fun!!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Here is all the need to know info before I run off!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

* All the new stamp sets, Die-namics, and new products are available August 4th at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

* The release party is on Wednesday, August 4th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the SCS, MFT Forum

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (July 31st- August 4th) at 11 AM EST for the complete list of designers participating in today's teasers

* Participate in the guest designer contest in the MFT Forum for your chance to win over $100 in stamps!

MFTeaser's Day Four!!

Hey everyone!! Happy Tuesday!! We are in Day Four of our MFT Teasers, and I hope you are LOVING what you have seen so far...how could you not?? Today, along with our new Jolinne, we are previewing a new line of stamps called Flapper Doodles...so fun!! I used my Jolinne, for today, but I can't wait to show you what I've done with my new girls!! Luckily, I KNOW some of the other girls have them for you to see, so BONUS, right, LOL!!

Ready for some TOP-SECRET news? Today, there is a prize hidden on one of the designer's blog posts. As you make your way through the Teaser Time posts, simply leave a comment on each blog, for your chance to win one of the Brand Spankin' New stamp sets being released on August 4th. A winner will be chosen from the comments on the pre-selected blog before tomorrow's teaser list goes live, and will be posted on Kim's blog HERE. Be sure to check tomorrow to see if YOU are the winner. You can play along each day for your chance to win. We will be giving away NINE new stamp sets this week! As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE Kim's blog.


Ok, seriously, isn't she ADORABLE?? I love her with her little pig tails holding this HUGE cupcake!! I don't know why, but anytime I make a card with "sweets" on it, I automatically head straight for my Sweet Always DP...it's a sickness, I guess, LOL!!

For the inside, I used just a little more DP, and the other sentiment that comes with the set. I think I even know who is getting this card...yaaay for them!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Here is all the need to know info before I run off!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

* All the new stamp sets, Die-namics, and new products are available August 4th at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

* The release party is on Wednesday, August 4th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the SCS, MFT Forum

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (July 31st- August 4th) at 11 AM EST for the complete list of designers participating in today's teasers

* Participate in the guest designer contest in the MFT Forum for your chance to win over $100 in stamps!

Greeting Farm HOP!!

It is the Greeting Farm's 2yr anniversary hop today!! Happy Anniversary!! I own a few of their stamps, but I just never get a chance to use them, so when I saw the post on Jessica Diedrich's blog about the hop, I jumped on it!! To get started, head to the TGF blog for a list of the participants since there are so many we are all just linking back there!!

Remember, there are PRIZES, too!@! TGF is giving away THREE sets of the ENTIRE release to three random commenters WHO ARE PARTICIPATING in tonight's hop. In addition, there are FIVE Cupcake Anya digis up for grabs to random commenters whether or NOT they participated...so get out there and see everyone's AWESOME creations and they will announce the winners on TUESDAY's post. You have until Monday, August 2nd at 8pm CST to comment!

For my card, I used one of the girls from the Rain, Snow, and Shine set. . She was layered with Old Olive. I used some squares of Georgia Peach DP, too. Isn't she the cutest!!
Well, I am keeping this short due to the sheer volume of participants!! Thanks and have great day!

It's Pure Innoncence Day!!

I have to say, Pure Innocence teaser day has STILL got to be my favorite of all!! I love my Fred Bear, but these little girls just speak to my heart!! I love them!!
Got lots to tell you, again, so let's get to it!!

Ready for some TOP-SECRET news? Today, there is a prize hidden on one of the designer's blog posts. As you make your way through the Teaser Time posts, simply leave a comment on each blog, for your chance to win one of the Brand Spankin' New stamp sets being released on August 4th. A winner will be chosen from the comments on the pre-selected blog before tomorrow's teaser list goes live, and will be posted on Kim's blog HERE. Be sure to check tomorrow to see if YOU are the winner. You can play along each day for your chance to win. We will be giving away NINE new stamp sets this week! As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE Kim's blog.


I just HAD to use my new Chain Link Die-namic again....gosh I love it!! This time I used it right up against my layer to make it look more like a border....super fun!!

My girl is the new Being Cute is What I Do set. Not that it NEEDS to be said, but isn't she just dang CUTE??!!! I love this month's release....happy sigh! I also used my favorite retired paper pack from SU, Washington Apple....gosh, I will miss it when I run out. I barely ever break into it anymore, cause I know it won't last much longer...so sad. For the sentiment, I just cut it out separately...I see people doing this all the time now, and I like it...this coming from the "layer queen".
Well, that is it for me for now!! Here is all the need to know info before I run off!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

* All the new stamp sets, Die-namics, and new products are available August 4th at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

* The release party is on Wednesday, August 4th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the SCS, MFT Forum

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (July 31st- August 4th) at 11 AM EST for the complete list of designers participating in today's teasers

* Participate in the guest designer contest in the MFT Forum for your chance to win over $100 in stamps!

MFTeaser- Emma With Her Backpack

Hey everyone!! Today, I have a teaser using the new Emma With Her Backpack set. She is one of three sets we are showing today, and they are all so CUTE!! I forgot some VERY important info yesterday, so I wanted to be sure to share with you today!! Here goes:

Ready for some TOP-SECRET news? Today, there is a prize hidden on one of the designer's blog posts. As you make your way through the Teaser Time posts, simply leave a comment on each blog, for your chance to win one of the Brand Spankin' New stamp sets being released on August 4th. A winner will be chosen from the comments on the pre-selected blog before tomorrow's teaser list goes live, and will be posted on Kim's blog HERE. Be sure to check tomorrow to see if YOU are the winner. You can play along each day for your chance to win. We will be giving away NINE new stamp sets this week! As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE Kim's blog.


For my card today, I used my Emma, along with some Cosmo Cricket DP, paired with Rose Red and Pink Lemonade. My ribbons are both from Michael's, as well as my brads. The spiral clips came from Creative Express. I used SU punches for my saying. I love this sentiment, too....so sweet!!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Here is all the need to know info before I run off!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

* All the new stamp sets, Die-namics, and new products are available August 4th at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

* The release party is on Wednesday, August 4th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the SCS, MFT Forum

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (July 31st- August 4th) at 11 AM EST for the complete list of designers participating in today's teasers

* Participate in the guest designer contest in the MFT Forum for your chance to win over $100 in stamps!