Time To Celebrate a la Mode!!

Are you ready for some more of those fabulous à la mode girls from MFT Stamps? Today the MFT Design Team is featuring the à la mode Time To Celebrate set.

If you haven’t seen them before, they are a new line from MFT called à la modes … here a few things about the sets:

• à la modes will be available only in rubber
• Each set is produced in the USA using the highest quality rubber, with the deepest etch possible.
• Each image and sentiment is backed on cling foam and scroll cut, making it ready for stamping right out of the bag!
• Packaged in a clear hang bag, we've also provided the ideal storage solution by including a thick laminated header card in each set that can be used to store the stamp set, in its entirety after purchase.
• $10.95 for the 3 x 4" set.

For my card, I used a previous Sketch For You To Try, and my new Time To Celebrate set. For the ric rac at the top, I used the Ric Rac Die-namic

and the Die-namics Ribbon RE:Creations Grosgrain Texture Board to give it some texture.

And I used the scalloped scallop at the bottom, along with some SU ribbons.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Hope you enjoy the new sets!! Be sure to check out Kim's blog at 11am EST to see a list of all the designers showing teasers today!!

Crazy 4 Challenges- Music

Happy Saturday everyone! It is time for another challenge on the Crazy 4 Challenges blog. This week it is Frances' turn to host the challenge. Here is her challenge, in her own words!!

"When I first started thinking about what to do for the challenges in August, I decided to check out what special days were in August. in researching this online I discovered that the 2nd week of August was Elvis week which coincides with the anniversary of his death on 16th August 1977.

So my challenge for this week is that you need to include music somehow on your card. It could be a music related stamp, designer paper, embossing folders, punches etc..... whatever you wish. Of course if you have Elvis stamps you get double points hehe!"

If you would like 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 C4C50. Don't forget to come back here and link it on Mr Linky so that everyone else can see it too.

For my card, I used Mercy's sketch from a few weeks ago, and I paired it with my Pure Innocence- Tweeny Teen Rock On set. I haven't used it yet....unbelievably. I have to quit doing that, lol!! I used Rockabilly DP, and paired it with Black Licorice, Red Hot, and Old Olive cardstock. See all that yummy ribbon? It's all from MFT, as well as my little brads. Yummm!!
Well, that is it for me for today!! Be sure to check out the other crazies, and see what they have for you!!

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

Hopeful Challenges...

Ok, I don't want anyone to pass out, but I made a card....for an SCS challenge!! Seriously, it has been FOREVER!!! Today's challenge is the Free 4 All challenge, and the theme was to make a get well, or thinking of you card for someone...but the catch is that you have to send it out to the person you have in mind. Since someone I know and love is battling with breast cancer, I am going to send this to her. Hopefully it finds her well, and on the road to recovery!!

For my card, I used the new Stamps For A Cause set from There She Goes, Winning the Race. I stamped my girl first, and then the tape second. The tape was cut out so that I could put it in front of her. That way, it appears she is about to BREAK through it!! My sketch is this past Sunday's Sweet Sunday sketch.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!
stamps: Winning the Race
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
paper: Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Gina K. White, Thoroughly Modern DP, and MFT Perfect Panel
accessories: Copics, SU ribbons, spiral clips, brads, SU circle punches

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!