Crazy 4 Challenges- Birthdays!!

This week's Crazy 4 Challenges challenge is being hosted by the EVER so talented, Silke Ledlow!! Her challenge, since it is her birthday month(mine too, hehe), is to make a birthday card!! You don't want to miss playing again this week, because Verve Stamps has again graciously donated another $25 Gift Certificate for one lucky winner!!! Don't forget to check out the newest Verve Stamp Release....you can click right HERE to see it!!! You will love their new stamps....all you have to do now is play along!!! Be sure to use the keyword C4C58 when uploading your creation, and don't forget to go back to the C4C blog and add a link to your card in the Mr. Linky box!!


For my card, I used the Party Time set from Verve. I paired it with this week's Mojo Monday contest sketch. See the yummy card stock I used?? It is all THREE of My Favorite Things new colors- Blu Raspberry, Grape Jelly, and Spearmint. My DP is from the Cosmo Cricket Pixie-licious pack. My ribbon is from MFT, Both circle punches and the scalloped edge punch that I used are from SU. The bling I added to my sentiment panel is from MFT, which I used my hot fix applicator to attach.
Well, that is it for me for now. Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the other crazies to see what they have created for you to oogle!!

• Angela Wood
  
• Barbara Anders
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone<--you are here!!
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Turner
• Lynda Benden
• Maria Bell
  
• Silke Kittman
• Silke Ledlow
  
• Tammy Hershberger

Happy Hoppin' with My Favorite Things!!

Hey everyone!! Welcome to the My Favorite Things new release HOP!! Tonight's hop started at Kim's Blog, so if you didn't start there, head on back to get started!! If you are here now, you should have come from Lisa's Blog, where I am SURE she has shown you something TRULY drool worthy!! Don't forget, there is blog candy hidden along the way, so be sure to leave comments on all the DT's blogs....you never know where it is hiding!!

My job today, and trust me, it WASN'T work, is to show you the new Flapper Doodles set- Flappers in the Kitchen!! Aren't they just SASSY with their cutie pie little hats and aprons??!! This set sells for $9. For my card, I decided to use Mercy's sketch from this week. It was paired with some Cosmo Cricket Early Bird paper. My card stock is Spring Moss(PTI), Berrylicious(MFT), and Crushed Curry. I stamped my image on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then colored it with my Copics. Their hats were paper pieced...which I am LOVING!! I used some Michael's brads, and Creative Express spiral clips, and my ribbon is from MFT and PTI.

I used more of the same paper, and another sentiment from this CUTE set!!

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have fun on the rest of the hop!! Next stop....SUSAN'S Blog!!! I can't WAIT to see what she has!!

It's Release Day!! WOOT!!

Well, everyone, it's almost time!! This month's My Favorite Things release goes live tonight at 10pm EST!! Woohoo!! Today, we are showing you teaser's of three different sets....Snowflake Flopsey, Winter in the City(WTG), and Happy Thoughts. Since I LOVE Flopsey, I decided to play with him!! Before we get to my card, here are some details!!!
First of all, my card is for this week's Wednesday Stamp Club Challenge. All the details about this week's challenge will be on Kim's Blog...but it is a sketch!! yaaaaay!!

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 October 6th. 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 TEN new stamp sets this week! As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE on Kim's blog.

For my card today, I used the new Flopsey, paired with some old Cosmo Cricket Jolly By Golly paper. My colors are Rose Red, Sage Shadow, and Pink Pirouette. I used SU ribbons, SU punches, a clear snowflake from Heidi Swapp, and some bling from MFT.

On the inside, I used the same colors, but I added some snowflakes I made using the new Snowflake Die-namic being released today.


Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by!! Before you go, here is all the need to know info!!

* All the new stamp sets, Die-namics, and new products are available September 1st at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

* The release party is on Wednesday, October 6th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the SCS, MFT Forum

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (October 1st- October 6th) 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!

Teaser's Day Four!!

We are in day four of this month's My Favorite Things teasers, and today I have a card for you made with the new I'm Sorry Jolinne. The other sets being shown today are a new Flapper Doodles set(In the Kitchen), and a SUPER cool new set that is part of our new Inspired By line called Caged Bird.
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 October 6th. 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 TEN new stamp sets this week! As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE on Kim's blog.

So, I already told you I decided to use the new Jolinne, so that is no surprise!! I stamped her on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then colored her with my Copics. Her flower was stamped and colored twice, and then I added it on top...after snipping in between the petals to give it some dimension. I then used my glue pen and added some Chocolate Fun Flock to it's center, and the dirt in the pot.

The pot was then covered with Crystal Effects. My ribbons are form SU and Michael's, and my brads are from Hobby Lobby. I used my Chain link Die-namic, as well as the new Button Die-namic.

My colors are Hot Fudge, Tangerine Tango, and Old Olive. I paired it with Hawaiian Papaya DP from SU.I also used the new Button Die to make my button embellishments!!

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by!! Before you go, here is all the need to know info!!

* All the new stamp sets, Die-namics, and new products are available September 1st at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

* The release party is on Wednesday, October 6th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the SCS, MFT Forum

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (October 1st- October 6th) 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!

It's Pure Innoncence Day!!

Happy Pure Innocence Monday people!! It's my FAVORITE day of teasers, as you all well know, and I am DYING to show you the new Pure Innocence image I used today!! There are actually 5 new sets being released, and a new character, but due to time constraints, I only got to use one...but she's my favorite!! Before we get to the card, here are some details!!

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 October 6th. 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 TEN new stamp sets this week! As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE on Kim's blog.

For my card today, I used the new Little Pumpkin set.....CA-UTE!! She was stamped on an MFT Perfect Panel and then colored with Copics. I did the out of the box technique on my pumpkin to high light it a little!! My DP is from two different SU paper packs, and I used Mustard, Rust, and Hot Fudge paper. My ribbon is from Michael's, and my brads are from SU. I used Mercy's sketch from last week.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out Kim's blog at 11amEST for the official list of all the other designer's teasing for you today!!

Snow Buddies are Tu-Tu Cute!!

Hey everyone, and welcome to day TWO of this month's My Favorite Things teasers!! Today, we are showing three new sets, and an AMAZING new Die-namic(that I can't WAIT to use)!! The sets are our new Fred Bear- Snow Bear, Ballet Millie, and Game Day Duo.

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 October 6th. 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 TEN new stamp sets this week! As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE on Kim's blog.


For my first card, you KNOW I had to use the new Fred Bear!! he is just the CUTEST!! I colored him with my Copics, and paper pieced his scarf with some Mitten Weather Cosmo Cricket paper. My border was made with my Open Scalloped Die-namic....

my favorite of ALL the dies so far!! My ribbons are from SU, and my spiral clip is from Creative Express. American Crafts is the maker of my brads. For my layout, I used a past Taylored Expressions sketch.

For my second card, I used the new Ballet Millie. Isn't she just a CUTIE PIE!!! I colored her with Copics, and then I cut her out with my Cuttlebug and Oval Nesties. My ribbons are from SU, and my brads are from Michael's. I used Cocoa and Baja paper paired with SU Parisian Breeze paper.
My layout is from Mercy's Blog.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out Kim's blog at 11amEST for the official list of all the other designer's teasing for you today!!

Crazy 4 Challenges- Silke's Color Challenge

So, before I start my post, I just want to say a big 'ol OOPSIE!! I totally forgot that Verve was our sponsor when I made my card, and I was so wrapped up in making my teaser's for this month's My Favorite Things release, that I dropped the ball!! I promise to make up for it for the rest of the month, honest!!

Anywho, today is Saturday(if you are all EST and stuff), so it is time for another Crazy 4 Challenges challenge!! This month, Silke is our hostess with the mostest, and she has one of the most challenging color challenges I have ever participated in.....Saffron, Kraft, Black, Wasabi, and Pumpkin Pie. I had to sub Fossil for my Kraft, and Orange Fizz for my Pumpkin, but it works!! Today is also day one of this month's My Favorite Things teasers!! Wahoo!! Kim will have a full list of DT members who are peeking on her blog at 11am EST, so be sure to head over there so you don't miss out!! Today, we are showing you the new Polka Dot Greetings and Frame Die-namics, along with Clearly Sentimental About Books. I was still in Halloween mode, so I took the Polka Dot Greetings set, this enormous color challenge, and an old MFT set, and made it work Tim Gunn style!!

Also, 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 October 6th. 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 TEN new stamp sets this week! As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE on Kim's blog.

For my card, as I said above, I used the new Polka Dot Greetings set. I used the matching Polka Dot Greetings Frame Die-namic,and cut out my sentiment and frame with that. It was stamped on Fossil with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I then colored the Polka Dot Frame in with my Copics...even the black...crazy, right? This is the ONLY place I used saffron, so be sure to look closely, LOL!! I paired it with an old Who's That Girl set, Trick or Treat. I stamped my pumpkin on an MFT panel, then colored it and cut it out. My ribbon is from Michael's. and my DP is from the Echo Park Happy Halloween pack.


Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to check out the C4C blog for more details on this challenge, Kim's blog for all the other designer's teasing you today, and of course, my crazies!!

• Angela Wood
  
• Barbara Anders
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone<--you are here!!
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Turner
• Lynda Benden
• Maria Bell
  
• Silke Kittman
• Silke Ledlow
  
• Tammy Hershberger

SFYTT Just a Note

I am in LOVE with this sassy little kitty from the new Cattitude set at There She Goes. So much so, that I had to make another card with her!! I know all the other kitties will be jealous, but they will get over it!!


I paired her with a sentiment from my Autumn Mosaic set...it just felt right!! My kitty was colored with Copics, and my sketch is a Sketch For You To Try. The DP I used is from the new Pixie-liscious pack from Cosmo Cricket. My Ribbon is SU, and my brads are from Micahel's. I used Sour Apple(MFT), Taken With Teal, and Elegant Eggplant(SU) cardstock.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

Digital Designs Day and the WSC!!!

Today we at My Favorite Things, are working together to show you some of our NEW Digital Designs...and man are they FUN!! Today, we are releasing:

Halloween Dotty Papers

Bird House Template

Full Circle Treat Box Template

All-Season Wagon Template

Pumpkin Box Template

I decided to work with the Pumpkin Box Template. Now, here is the SUPER cool part about MFT's templates(especially for those of us that don't own fancy cutting machines), most if not all of MFT's templates include several versions to work with whichever software or machine you own...but they also include a cut and print file, for those of us still workin' da scissors!! LOL!! I don't have a fancy schmancy machine, so my template was cut out and put together, rather easily I might add!!

My base and lid were cut out of Orange Fizz cardstock, and my stem was cut out of Sour Apple cardstock(both from MFT). I added some Bo Bunny Googlie Eyes, and some Mark Richards bling for the mouth. My ribbons are a combination of MFT and SU ribbons.


So that my box wouldn't be lonely, and so that you all wouldn't think I had started to like 3-D projects, which I DON'T, I made a little 3x3 card to go along with it!!

THAT'S where the Wednesday Stamp Club challenge comes into play!! This week's challenge is to Play Dress Up....whether it's dressing up for Halloween, or a night on the town, we want to see you get dressed up!! I used my super cute little Ghostie from the Tiny Town set...I know, I'm obsessed with this set!!
So, want to see some more AMAZING stuff??? Head on over to Kim's blog, where she will have a master list of all the other designers playing along, at 11am EST!! Have fun!! Thanks for stopping by!!

TSG74- Iwona's Inspiration and a Sale!!

First of all, I am SUPER late in letting you know, but we are having our changing of the seasons sale over at There She Goes, and it's a GOOD one!!

To celebrate the beginning of Fall, There She Goes is having a Changing Of The Seasons sale! From today (September 22) through Wednesday (September 29th) five select stamp sets are 15% off their regular price! This season’s sale sets are-

Home Sweet Home $20.40 (reg. $24)
Spooktacular Silhouettes $20.40 (reg. $24)
HSH Halloween Additions $15.30 (reg. $18)
HSH Holiday Additions $20.40 (reg. $24)
Holiday Tags $20.40 (reg. $24)

NOW, this week we have a fabulous inspiration challenge that is brought to our featured Trendsetter Iwona! There are so many great elements to this image that are perfect to get that mojo flowing. You can take your inspiration from the colors, shapes, layout, textures, etc. Have fun and we can’t wait to see what you come up with!

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that is inspired by the provided picture, 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 (Oct. 4). 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 TSG74 so we can check out your beautiful work!

For my card today, I used the layout of the inspiration piece to inspire mine, as well as placing buttons to mimic the white dots on the walls. My images are all from the Home Sweet Home Halloween Additions set. I colored them with my Copics, and layered them with Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, and Black Licorice. My ribbons are from SU, except for the black wide ribbon which came from MFT. My buttons are from Basic Grey, and my spiral clips is from Creative Express.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!