MFTWSC34- Got My Eye On You...

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

To begin, I stamped my girl, the new a la mode I Spy, on X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored her with my Copics. I paper pieced her dress with some MME Lost&Found Two Breeze paper. I layered it with Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss(SU), and Hot Fudge. My ribbon is from the Ribbon Carousel, and my brads are from Michael's. I used the Bracket Tab Die-namics for my sentiment, and the Simply Scallops Medium Die-namics for my scallops.


For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, and another sentiment from this set.

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!!

Fabulous Blog Hop Challenge

Hello everyone, and welcome to night two of this month's Blog Hop Challenges from There She Goes. If you are just now joining us on the hop, better head to the There She Goes blog to get started. From there, you should have come from Jessica's blog!!


No stamp collection is complete without a great set of background images that you can use in a variety of different ways. This fabulous new set illustrated by Torico will have you reaching for it over and over again for all of your stamping needs!

Fabulous is a 4x6 set that includes a total of 13 stamps and will sell for $15.

Would you like a chance to win the Fabulous stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Fabulous 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 Fabulous stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday Aug. 27th during the Release Party Chat.

For my card I stamped two of each size of the outline stamps in this set, Fabulous. I then colored them with my Copics, layered them together, and put a brad through the center of them. My paper is from the MME Lost&Found Two Breeze paper. I used some SU ribbon, and Michael's brads, as well. My cardstock is Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, and Fossil.


I have really grown fond of finishing the insides of my cards, so I decided I would go ahead and finish this one! It also gave me a chance to use another sentiment from the set.
Well, that is it for me for now! Next stop on the hop is Jodi's blog! Have fun!

Beautiful Day Blog Hop Challenge

Hey everyone, and welcome to the first night of There She Goes Blog Hop Challenges!! Tonight's set is SO ADORABLE!! If you are just now joining us, head on back to the There She Goes Blog to get started. If you are here now, you should have come from Jessica's Blog!! Ready, set, let's GO!!!

First there were fairy tales and then fairies and now she has added a touch of country cottage to her fabulous build a scene stamp line! Use alone or along with the other stamp sets designed by Di to create wonderful handmade creations.

Beautiful Day is a 4x6 set that includes a total of 10 stamps and will sell for $15.

Would you like a chance to win the Beautiful Day stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Beautiful Day 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 Beautiful Day stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday Aug. 27th during the Release Party Chat.

For my card tonight, I started by stamping my image on X-Press It blending card. I then colored it with my Copics. I layered it with Spearmint(MFT), Berry Sorbet(PTI), and Fossil(MFT). My ribbon is from the Ribbon Carousel. I also used some linen thread, and a PTI button. The paper I used is from the MME Lost&Found Market Street pack.
Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great time on today's hop!! Next stop: Jodi's Blog!

TSG121-ZOOper Day!

***I updated my Etsy Store over the weekend, so happy shopping!!!***


It's time for this week's There She Goes challenge. This week's challenge is an Inspiration Challenge. The inspiration piece was an ADORABLE set of pajamas, which you can find on the TSG blog. Wanna play along? Here is all the need to know info:

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that is inspired by the photo above, 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 (Aug. 29). 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 TSG121 so we can check out your beautiful work!

For my card, how could I NOT use these SUPER cute hippos from the Zoopendous set. I stamped them on X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored it with my Copics. I then layered it with Spring Rain(PTI), Berry Sorbet(PTI), and Sour Apple. My DP is from the MME Gertie pad. I used some PTI ribbon, Honeydew Twine, and Michael's brads. My spiral clip is from Creative Express.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day! For more inspiration, make sure to head to the There She Goes blog to see who else is playing along!

Crazy 4 Challenges-Flourishes Bingo

Hey everyone, and welcome to this week's Crazy 4 Challenges, challenge. Before I get into today's challenge, I want to introduce this month's sponsor which is Flourishes. They have some gorgeous stamp sets, so why not hop on over to their web site when you are finished here.

We also giving away two gorgeous Flourishes Sets for this weeks challenge prize! One winner will get it all....play along and the Wedded Bliss and Seeds of Friendship Set could be yours! We will announce the winner with next weeks post.

For our challenge this week let's play some bingo, you need to select 3 items that are in a straight line, either horizontal, vertical or diagonal and use these on your card/ project.

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 C4C101. Don't forget to come back here and link it on Mr Linky so that everyone else can see it too.

For my card today, I used the gorgeous April Showers set from Flourishes. My "line" on the bingo card was straight across the bottom row: Paper Piecing, Ribbon, and 2 DP's. I threw in some brads and paper piercing....because I love them. My paper is from the MME Lost&Found Market Street pack. My paper is Berry Sorbet(PTI), Aqua Mist(PTI), and Fossil(MFT). My ribbon is also from PTI. I paper pieced one of my four umbrellas.

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

Forgotten Stamp Friday 30...

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..FSF30!!!

For my card tonight, I used my neglected, but OH so love, à la modes - Miss You a Latte! I stamped her on X-Press It blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. I also paper pieced the cups, which was SO fun, using the new My Mind's Eye Lost&Found Two Rosy paper. I layered her with So Saffron(SU), Dusty Durango(SU), and Black Licorice(MFT). My ribbon is from SU, and I used another flourish made with my Fancy Flourish Die-namics. My sentiment was stamped on my Bracket Tab Die-namics. I cut one out of white and the Black Licorice, and then layered them together by cutting off the top of the white layer JUST a little. The brads I used are from Michael's. You can't really see it, because I covered it up, but I used the Open Bracket Border Die-namics, as well. Sketch wise, I used Jen's Sketch For You To Try. LOVE it!



For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, and another sentiment from the set.

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and I can't wait to see if you play along! If you do, just leave a link in the comments so I can find it!!

MFTWSC33- Baby Love

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

For my card this week, I started by stamping my Bundle of Baby image on X-Press It blending card, and then colored it with my Copics. I paper pieced her shirt, and the baby's blanket with some MME Fine&Dandy paper. My cardstock is Hot Fudge, Blue Raspberry, and Orange Fizz. I used some Walnut Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel, as well. My scallops were cut out using the Double Scallop Border Die-namics. I used SU punches to cut out my sentiment. I guess I am kind of flourish obsessed right now, because I HAD to use another Fancy Flourish Die-namic on my card.


For the inside, I used another flourish, some more paper, and another sentiment from this set.

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!!

Who's You Mummy- VIP Hop!!

Hey everyone, and welcome to this month's VIP Hop with My Favorite Things! Tonight's hop started at Kim's blog, so if you didn't get started there, better head on back!!



If you aren't familiar with the VIP package, it is a LIMITED QUANTITY product (NOT a one-day product - it will be available until it sells out), that allows you the opportunity to purchase the WTG set THREE WEEKS early.This month's package is:

Who's that Mummy VIP Collection $27.90

Who's that Mummy stamp set

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

Rolled Mum Die-namics Die

For my card tonight, I started by stamping my Mummy on X-Press It Blending card, and then I colored her with my Copics. I then layered her with Orange Fizz, Sour Apple, and Black Licorice. I used MFT Black Felt to cut out my Rolled Mum Die-namics, and added a sparkly dot to the middle. My flourishes were cut out using the Fancy Flourish Die-namics, and I used the Open Scalloped Doily Duo Die-namics for my circles in the background. They were cut out of Echo Park Happy Halloween. I also used Michael's brads, a Creative Express Spiral Clip, and some ribbon and Charcoal Twine from MFT. For my sentiment, I used the Bracket Tab Die-namics.








For the inside, I used another sentiment from the set, some more paper, and another Fancy Flourish.



Well, that is it for me for now! Next stop: JACKIE'S BLOG!!

RCC16- Danielle's Sketch

Hey everyone, and welcome to this week's Ribbon Carousel Crew challenge. This week, Danielle is challenging us to use one of her “go to” sketches as this week's Ribbon Carousel Challenge (RCC16).

And this week, we’re being joined by the Design Team of our sponsor, AMBER INK! AmberInk is giving one randomly selected participant a $15 Gift Certificate to their store!

AmberInk was started by a mother and daughter team. Amber lives in the East, Pam lives in the West. Amber is an Emmy nominated children's animator and illustrator, who creates from her Brooklyn, New York studio. Although they do carry some clear stamps, the company runs by the premise that their customers are more brilliant than patient. If you've been a diehard clear or rubberstamper, they can even help you with the transition to digital. And don't worry about asking a silly question, because as a retired public high school teacher, Pam has already seen it all. Check out the ever-increasing tutorial links, which you can find on the homepage. Hailing from the Hawaiian Islands, the Aloha Spirit is alive and well at AmberInk.com.

Your creation can be anything from cards, quilts, sewn items, paper crafts, paintings, anything will work!

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

For my card, I used the SUPER CUTE new Get Your Thong On set from There She Goes. I stamped my Thongs on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored them with my Copics. I then layered it with Orange Fizz, Wild Cherry, and Hot Fudge card stock(all from MFT). My paper is from the Basic Grey Life of the Party pack. I used Cherry and Brown Sugar Twine, Michael's brads, and an SU punch for my sentiment. For my tab up top, and flags, I used the MFT File Tab Die-namics, and First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics.
Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to head to the RCC blog to see what the other girls have created for tonight's challenge!

CPS and MFT...POW!!!

Hey everyone, sorry for the lack of posts, but my headaches are keeping me borderline dysfunctional, and are ZAPPING my mojo! I finally MADE myself make a card today, and was surprised that I DIDN'T hate it. Anytime I MAKE myself stamp, it's never good.

This week, My Favorite Thing is sponsoring the Card Positioning Systems sketch challenge. I loved the sketch, so I HAD to play along!

For my card, I started by stamping the SUPER CUTE new Pure Innocence- Karate Boy on X-Press It blending card, and then colored it with my Copics. I then layered it with Fossil and Black Licorice. I paired it with some MME Lost&Found Two Sunshine paper. I used some Charcoal Twine, and Linen Thread, and added a bare spiral clip in the corner. For my sentiment, I cut out a pennant from the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics, and then repeatedly stamped my Hi Ya! and Pow! sentiments. My stars were cut out using the Stacking Stars Die-namics.


For the inside, I used another sentiment from this set, more of the YUMMY DP, and I also added some more of my stars. My border is the Star Border Die-namics.


Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have a GREAT day!