Getcha..Getcha..Getcha Thong On!!!!

I REALLY hope SOMEONE out there in blog land gets my title....
Anywho, lol, it is time for this month's There She Goes peeks, and tonight we are showing a SUPER cute new set...Get Your Thong On!! Here we GOOOOOOO!!

Melyssa will have you giggling at this mini set that features fabulous flip flops and sassy sentiments! These ‘thongs’ are perfect for coloring, paper piecing, creating backgrounds and so much more. This mini set will be the perfect addition to your summer stamp collection!

Get Your Thong On is a 2x6 set that includes
a total of 11 stamps and will sell for $7.

Would you like a chance to win the Get Your Thong On stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Get Your Thong On 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 Get Your Thong On stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday July 30th during the Release Party Chat.

The first stop on this hop is the TSG Blog...from there you will travel through all my GORGEOUS and FABULOUSLY talented co-designers, til you get here from Jessica's Blog!!

For my card tonight, I started by coloring my image on X-Press It Blending Card with my Copics...I loves them. I then layered my image with the BESTEST cardstock EVA, Hot Fudge, Orange Fizz, and Sour Apple from MFT. I then used some Mango Luau paper from BoBunny. LOVE IT!!! I have TOTALLY been waiting for an excuse to break into this paper, and this AWESOMELY fun set allowed that! I use some twine, and an SU Pumpkin Pie corduroy button. My brads are from Michael's, and I used SU punches for my sentiment.
Well, that is all for me for now! The next stop on tonight's hop is the SUPAH talented, and OH so lovely, Karen Giron!!! LOVE her!!

Shake It, Shake It...nope.

So it's Saturday, which would mean it is time for another Crazy 4 Challenges challenge. This week's challenge was to make a shaker card.....ugh. I tried and failed 4 times, and finally had to give up. My fellow crazies are ALL OVER this challenge, but me....I just couldn't do it. I started a new job this week, and my OCD is in overdrive. None of my shakers were NEARLY good enough by my standards, so I decided to make a card, PRAISE my sistah's , and move on....sorry, I suck. :)

For MY card tonight, I started by stamping the SUPAH CUTE new Claire Keay- Ahoy Matey stamp on X-Press It blending card. I then colored it with my Copics, and layered my image with Baja Breeze, More Mustard, and Not Quite Navy. My paper is from MME Stella&Rose Hattie pack. I used it to cut out my waves, using the My Favorite Things Catch a Wave Die-namics. I also used the Sunshine Die-namics, and more of the paper for my sun. For my Pirate flag, get it...P is for pirate, I used the Typewriter Alphabet and the Fishtail Banner Die-namics. I then used the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics for my sentiment. My ribbon is from SU, my brads are from Michael's.






Well, that is it for me for now. Be sure to head to the Crazy blog to see what the other girls...who don't suck at shaker's, came up with.

Forgotten Stamp Friday 28

Happy Friday everyone!! Since it is Friday, it is time for Forgotten Stamp Friday. If you aren't familiar with this challenge, it is a personal challenge that I have posed to myself to make me use some of my un-inked, unused, and neglected stamps. The only rule is that it has to have been un-inked or owned for 6 months. Digi images count, as well...we tend to collect those, and then never use them, too! If you decide to play along, just be sure to enter your name in the Mr. Linky, and when uploading to an online gallery, use the keyword...FSF27.

I started by stamping my squirrel from the There She Goes set, You're So Punny. I stamped it on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored him with my Copics. I then layered him with Snow Cone, Jelly Bean Green, and Fossil. My paper is from the Basic Grey Archaic paper pad. I used SU wide ribbon, and some Linen Thread. All my buttons are from PTI. My brad's are from Michael's, and I used SU punches for my sentiment.
Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and I can't wait to see if you play along!

Who's Got Spirit? WE DO!!!

Today the MFT Designers are showing their team spirit with an award ribbon made using My Heart Belongs To!!

This is an amazing companion set to our First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics, that is available exclusively during the CHA Supershow.

Since not all of you are attending, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to earn our CHA-exclusive stamp set, My Heart Belongs To FREE!

Here are the details:

• From July 19th, 10pm EST through July 24th, or as long as supplies last
• With an order of $50 or greater, we will include the CHA-exclusive stamp set, My Heart Belongs To, with your order
• My Heart Belongs To is available to the first 500 orders over $50 during the promotional period
• Your order must require shipping (digital-only orders will not qualify)

For my ribbon, I started by stamping my frame on GP white. I then stamped my sentiment, and my heart OVER that with a light pink ink. I hand cut out the white layer, then layered it with Pink Lemonade, Rose Red(SU), and Black Licorice. I also used some YUMMY black ruffled ribbon. Oh, and don't ANYBODY have a heart attack, but I used BLING...tiny Amuse heart stickers. My paper on the ribbon tails is from the Cosmo Cricket DeLovely pack. YUMMY!! I of course used the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics to cut out all but the Rose Red layer. For it, I used my circle Nesties.

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to head to Kim's blog to see a list of the other designers participating in today's post!! They've got spirit, yes they do!! LOL

MFTWSC29 Love Life

Hey everyone, and happy Wednesday!! Since it is Wednesday, technically, it is time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge from My Favorite Things!!


For my card, I used the new Pure Innocence-Water Lily. I stamped her on X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored her with my Copics. I then layered her with Apricot Appeal(SU), Orange Fizz, and Hot Fudge. I used the Little Open Scalloped Strip Die-namics for my border. My paper is from MME Stella&Rose Mabel. I also used some Walnut Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel, and some brads from Michael's. I also used a spiral clip from Creative Express, and the Word Window Punch from SU.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out Kim's blog for a full list of designers participating in today's sketch!!

July VIP Blog Hop

Hey everyone and welcome to this month's VIP Blog Hop!! My Favorite Things has a FABULOUS VIP package for you this month, and you don't want to miss out on it...we also have a special CHA deal, which I have all the details about below!! If you aren't familiar with the VIP program, it is a special limited quantity package we offer two weeks before our next release. This package allows you to purchase the newest Who's That Girl set BEFORE the rest of the public gets a crack at her! Along with the set, you also get a special VIP only sentiment set, and whatever other goodies Kim has for you!!

Sunflower Who's that Girl VIP Collection $37.90

Sunflower Who's that Girl stamp set

Sunflower Sentiments mini (VIP exclusive stamp set - will never be offered for sale or be available again $9 value, FREE)

Open Scallop Doily Duo Die-namics Die

Speaking of Kim, the hop started there, so better get to her!!

For my card tonight, I stamped my girl on X-Press It blending card, and then colored her with Copics. She was also paper pieced with some Jilibean Soup Dutch Mustard paper. My Hot Fudge layer was cut out using the super cute new Dizzy Doily Duo Die-namics. I used So Saffron(SU), Jelly Bean Green, and Hot Fudge. I also used some Walnut Seam Binding from The Ribbon Carousel. My brads are from Michael's, and my spiral clip is from Creative Express. I made my flowers with the Upsy Daisy Die-namics, and my sentiment was cut out using the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics.

For the inside of my card, I used more of the same supplies. I stamped a sentiment from the special mini set with the package, and added a Small Open Scalloped Die-namics border to the top and bottom.



And now, for the deal!!

In addition to the release of our newest VIP Collection, we have a special gift just for you!

We've designed an amazing companion set to our First Place Award Ribbon set, and it will be available exclusively during the CHA Supershow.

Since not all of you are attending, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to earn our CHA-exclusive stamp set, My Heart Belongs To...(italicize set name) for FREE!

Here are the details:

• From July 19th, 10pm EST through July 24th, or as long as supplies last
• With an order of $50 or greater, we will include the CHA-exclusive stamp set, My Heart Belongs To, with your order
• My Heart Belongs To is available to the first 500 orders over $50 during the promotional period
• Your order must require shipping (digital-only orders will not qualify)
  

Well, that is it for me for now!! Next stop is Jackie Pedro's Blog...bet her card makes your jaw drop!!!

RCC12 World Go Round...

Hey everyone, and welcome to this week's Ribbon Carousel Crew Challenge. This week, Sparkle Smith is challenging us to use BUTTONS on our creations. Any size, shape, material or color is acceptable. Even paper buttons if you'd like.

So break out those buttons and show us an exciting way to use them. Remember your creation can be anything from cards, quilts, sewn items, paper crafts, paintings, anything will work!

This week, we're offering a $10 Gift Certificate to the Ribbon Carousel store.

*** Please remember that your creation must have ribbon, bakers twine, jute twine, lace (basically anything that comes on a spool). ***

For my card this week, I started with the new Pure Innocence- PI and the Pinwheel. She was stamped on an X-Press It Blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. I then layered her with Berrylicious, Wild Cherry, and Summer Sunrise(PTI). My paper is from the Cosmo Cricket Togetherness pack. I used a mixture of SU, MFT, and Basic Grey buttons. My twine is Maraschino, and my other ribbon is from PTI. I used Michael's brads, as well. My sketch is this month's Sketch For You To Try.
Well, that is it for me for today! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

TSG116- Christine's Colors....

Happy Monday, my lovelies!! For those of you still coming to my blog(oh where, oh where, did my followers go), it is time for another There She Goes challenge!! This week our featured Trendsetter Christine is challenging us to use a beautiful color combination of Soft Yellow, Chocolate Brown and Baby Blue!

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that uses the colors provided, and 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 (July 25). 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.


For this week's card, I started with an image from the new Make a Splash set. I stamped her on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. Her tail was paper pieced with some yummy MME Fine&Dandy Little Boy Blue paper. I then layered her with MFT cardstock in Sno Cone, Banana Split, and Hot Fudge....my favorite cardstock EVER!!! I followed my fellow Trendsetter, Karen's, sketch. She hosts the Sweet Sunday Sketch...and it is ALWAYS one of my favorites to play along with!! I used more of the same paper, some Cappuccino Twine, Michael's brads, and SU ribbons. My sentiment is from the the Fairy Wishes set, and it was punched out with the SU Modern Label Punch.
Well, that is it for me now! Hope to see more of you around commenting...I'm starting to worry that I have BO or something....do I offend???hehe!!!

Crazy 4 Challenges-Joy Fold Card

Hi everyone and happy Saturday. It's time for another Crazy 4 Challenges challenge, and our challenge hostess Cindy has another fun challenge for you. Today we are making Joy Fold Card's. Here is a Tutorial for you Joy Fold Card!!


If you decide 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 C4C96. Don't forget to come back here and link it on Mr Linky so that everyone else can see it too.

For my card tonight, which I have to say...I kinda LOVE, I used the new Fred Bear Takes a Hike set. I stamped him on X-Press It blending card, and then colored him with my Copics. I then cut him out...which was NOT fun, but looks so CUTE! My paper, which just MAKES the card, is MME Fine& Dandy Little Boy Blue. I paired it with Sno Cone, Orange Fizz, and Hot Fudge. I used the new You Move Me Die-namics to make some tiny clouds...don't they look SO CUTE with that paper??!! (pats self on back, hehe) Seriously, though, I used Michael's brads, and the modern label punch from SU.

For the inside, I used the grass stamp, and another saying from the set. I am REALLY against showing my work on the inside...I don't know why, so I had to cover both the orange small panel, and the brown panel on the side(as well as the back, but you can't see that), but it's not required...it's just my OCD, lol. One other thing you should know, I used the Square Card measurements that Beate gives in her SCS tutorial. That means that I started with a 4 1/4x6 1/4 base. The instructions are at the bottom of her post.

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day! Be sure to check out the other Crazies to see what they have been up to!

• 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
• Vicki Garrett

A Bella/Stella Mojo Forgotten Stamp Friday

Happy Friday everyone!! Since it is Friday, it is time for Forgotten Stamp Friday. If you aren't familiar with this challenge, it is a personal challenge that I have posed to myself to make me use some of my un-inked, unused, and neglected stamps. The only rule is that it has to have been un-inked or owned for 6 months. Digi images count, as well...we tend to collect those, and then never use them, too! If you decide to play along, just be sure to enter your name in the Mr. Linky, and when uploading to an online gallery, use the keyword...FSF27.

I also played along with this week's Mojo Monday sketch, and Bella Friday post to use a Stella or Bella.

For my card, I stamped my Leaning Tower of Stella on an X-Press It Blending card, and then colored it with my Copics. She was then layered with Cotton Candy, Sour Apple, and Wild Cherry card stock from My Favorite Things. I used two different SU ribbons, and some yummy MME Lime Twist. I used some Michael's brads, and a Creative Express Spiral Clip.
Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and I can't wait to see if you play along!