Crazy 4 Challenges- 3-D and Pumpkins

It's Saturday which means it's time for another Crazy 4 Challenges challenge.

Before I get into today's challenge, as this week is a sponsored challenge, I want to introduce this month's sponsor which is Creations by AR. Adela has some awesome templates on her site which I know the "Crazies" have had fun playing with for our challenge this week. I don't have a fancy die cutting machine, and I SUCK at cutting out templates, but the templates come in all formats: PDF, SVG and DXF so that you can use them with your electronic die cutting machines or cut by hand if you don't have a machine. I opted not to use one of her template's for the reason's mentioned about, but they are all FABULOUS!! This week's winner will receive two templates of their choice from Creations by AR.

Adela has also offered our blog readers a 10% discount on all her templates during this challenge so that is from September 17th to September 23rd. All you need to do is use the code: challenge10 when you go through the check out.


Now it is time for our challenge, Barb is back with another fun fall themed challenge for us all! This week all you have to do is create a card or project with a pumpkin on it in some form. It can be a card or 3D 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 C4C105. Don't forget to come back here and link it on Mr Linky so that everyone else can see it too.

Ok, so if you made it this far...mostly because I am sure you smelled chocolate, but you are IN FACT at the right blog. I don't do 3-D, in fact, I almost bowed out of this challenge. I tried a template or two in my time, and the whole idea of cutting them out, taking all the time, and then they NOT working the way I want them to the first time makes me nutso, so I avoid them...but this, it came to me in a vision. LOL!!! No templates were harmed in the making of this pumpkin, in fact, it was pretty dang simple. I started by cutting 12- 1"x8" strips of Orange Fizz. I then cut two of the scalloped circles from the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics out of JellyBean Green. I then punched a hole in each end of the strips, and the centers of my circles. I used a large Michael's brad at each end, and put one end of the strips through the top with the circles going on the brad first, then one at the bottom. I then fanned out the strips to make my pumpkin. For my filler, I used some white cardstock, which I cut into 1/4in strips and then crumpled up. I filled the inside with a few Hershey's Miniatures, cause, ya know, chocolate is amazing. I then cut out some swirls with my Fancy Flourish Die-namics and some JellyBean Green cardstock. For my tag, I cut some Echo Park Happy Halloween with my Framed Greetings Die-namics. I then hand cut out a layer of Black Licorice just a tad bigger to give it some more dimension. I then stamped my sentiment from the Tag You're It stamp set. To attach it to my pumpkin, I used some Black Collection Plaid ribbon from MFT.



Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day! Be sure to pop by and see what all the other Crazies have created!!

• 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 33

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..FSF33 .

For my card today, I used the super cute Pure Innocence-Happy Mail set. I stamped her on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. Her dress was paper pieced with some October Afternoon Fly a Kite paper. I layered her with Cotton Candy, Lemon Drop, and Hot Fudge....does anyone else get hungry reading the names of MFT's YUMMY cardstock??!! I do!! I also used Sweet Tooth for my white, and my sentiment. My ribbon is Walnut Seam Binding from The Ribbon Carousel, and my button is from SU. I used Blossom Twine from MFT, Michael's brads, and a Creative Express spiral clip. For my sentiment, I used the Dog Tag Die-namics.

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

MFTWSC37- Space Cadet

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 today, I started by stamping my new Pure Innocence Astronaut Girl on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored it with my Copics. I then layered it with Night of Navy card stock. The other card stock colors I used on my card are Wild Cherry, Lemon Drop and Sweet Tooth. My paper is from the MME Lime Twist Out of the Blue pack. I used the Stacking Stars Die-namics, as well as, the Star Die-namics Border. My brads are from Michael's, spiral clip is from Creative Express, and my ribbon is from MFT. My sentiment was stamped on the Ticket Edge Tab Die-namics.



For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, and almost all of the extra stars I cut out. :)

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!!

Happy Birthday TSG!!(aka freeeeee stuff)

***You have until October 1st to comment on this post and still be entered into the drawing for a FREE MINI STAMP SET****


Hey everyone, and welcome to MY DAY to give away a free mini set from THERE SHE GOES!!!! This month is FULL of fun give-a-ways, and all sorts of FUN-NESS!! This week, we are having our riddle challenge, which you should TOTALLY head to the There She Goes blog to check out!

Of course, before you go, you REALLY need to comment here, so that I can give you FREE STUFF!! I LOVE giving away prizes, heck, I might throw in a SPECIAL something for the winner!!


Since it is There She Goes' 3rd Birthday, I thought it was ONLY fitting to make a birthday card. I did hear something about BONUS points, so I am CASHING those in with the boss lady, LOL!! For my card, I used the Out of This World set by Melyssa Connolly. I stamped it on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored it with my Copics. I then layered it with Blue Raspberry, Lemon Drop and Orange Fizz from MFT. My ribbon is from SU, as well as my button, and my twine is from MFT. I used brads from Michael's, and my paper is from My Mind's Eye(Fine and Dandy).

Well, that is it for me for now! Don't forget to comment so that you can WIN!! Have a great day!!

Creative Challenge-NO Coloring...sniff sniff

This challenge has been SO hard for me...I can't even tell you. I feel like I forgot something, LOL!! What challenge you ask? Well, it's time for another My Favorite Things Creative Challenge.....

In 2011, MFT is working harder than ever to inspire you, and we have come up with something we think you'll really enjoy. Our Design Team Creative Challenge is a new monthly feature, where we challenge our design team to explore their creative side using a specific theme, product or technique. This month, we're all putting down the markers, pencils and paints and sharing projects with No Coloring! Visit Kim's Blog for a full list of designers that have taken up the challenge!

So, I started by stamping my image, Pure Innocence Feelin' Froggy, on Sweet Tooth card stock, and then DIDN'T color it...with anything. Weird. I layered it with Hot Fudge, Jellybean Green, and Berrylicious. I used some MME Lost&Found Breeze paper. I used the Little Open Scallop Border Die-namics in Hot Fudge. My sentiment was cut on with the Dog Tag Die-namics. For my ribbon, I used Walnut Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel, which is what this card is for, as well. This week's challenge is to make a fun, sassy, punny card....Feelin' Froggy works for me!! LOL!! I attached my tag with Linen Thread. I also used some Baja Breeze SU corduroy buttons. Here are the Die-namics that I used. My sketch is this week's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge.


Be sure to check out the Ribbon Carousel blog for more details about this week's challenge, as well as, seeing all my teammates GORGEOUS samples!!

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to head to Kim's blog for a list of designers playing along today!
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It's a Sweet, Beautiful, Sketchy Day

Hey everyone, and happy Monday! Today, I have a card I made using this week's Sweet Stop Sketch, along with one of the GORGEOUS new There She Goes sets. This month, There She Goes is celebrating it's birthday, and there is a TON of fun going on over at the There She Goes blog. Riddles and prizes galore!!

For my card, I used the gorgeous new Beautiful Day set, illustrated by Di Carubia. I stamped my girl, and flower box, on X-Press It blending card separately, and then colored them both with my Copics. I cut her out using my Cuttlebug and Circle Nesties, and then layered her with Black Licorice(MFT). The box was hand cut, and then layered on top of her, so it looks like she is behind it. My paper is from the Authentique Uncommon pack. I also used Bubblegum(MFT) and Cameo Coral(SU) card stock. My brads are from Michael's, and my seam binding is from The Ribbon Carousel.
Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to the TSG blog to see what the fun is all about!!!

Crazy 4 Challenges- Fall Colors

Hey everyone, and welcome to this week's Crazy 4 Challenges, challenge. This week's challenge was to make a card using Fall colors...specifically Orange, Brown, Olive Green and Yellow.


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 C4C104. Don't forget to come back here and link it on Mr Linky so that everyone else can see it too.

My card is also for my own personal challenge, Forgotten Stamp Friday. I can't remember the last time I used this set, and I do LOVE it! It is still Friday here in the central time zone, so I am sliding in just under my own radar, LOL! 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.. FSF32

For my card tonight, I used the SUPER cute Pure Innocence Lil' Pumpkin set. I stamped her on X-Press It Blending Card and then colored her with my Copics. I also used some All Spice paper from MME Six By Six, to paper piece her dress. I layered her with Orange Fizz, Bayou Blue, and Hot Fudge. My ribbon is from PTI, and my brads are from Michael's. I used the Notebook Edge Die-namics, as well as the Ticket Corner Tab Die-namics. My twine is from SU.


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

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day! Be sure to pop by and see what all the other Crazies have created!! Also, if you decide to play along with the Forgotten Stamp Friday challenge, just leave a link to your card in the comments, so I can see!!

• 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

MFTWSC36- My Pretty

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

For my sketch tonight, I decided to used the SUPER cute new Pure Innocence- Little Witch. I stamped her on X-Press It Blending card, and some Echo Park paper. I paper pieced her dress, and colored the rest of her with my Copics. She was then layered with Sour Apple, Orange Fizz, and Black Licorice. I used Black MFT Felt to make my flower with the new Rolled Mum Die-namics. My ribbon is from the Black collection, and my twine is Charcoal from MFT as well. I used the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics for my sentiment. My brads came from Michael's.


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!!

MFT September Blog Hop & Shop!!

It's FINALLY time for this month's My Favorite Things release blog hop and SHOP, and I KNOW you HAVE to be just as excited as we are!! Tonight's hop started at Kim's blog, and by now I am sure you are DYING from see all the GORGEOUS creations from my teammates, but don't forget to comment....there is blog candy a foot!! LOL!!

My job tonight is to show you the new à la mode, Talk Nerdy to Me...and I am in LOVE WITH IT!! This set sells for $9, and is so super CUTE!

To start, I stamped her on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. I paper pieced parts of her outfit, as well. I then layered her with So Saffron, Black Licorice, and Fossil. I added a Sweet Tooth scallop from the Homespun Birdhouse Die-namics, to the bottom, see VERSATILE!!! LOL!! My scallops were made with the Simply Scalloped Medium Die-namics, and I used some MME Lost and Found Sunshine paper. My twine is from MFT, and my brads are from Michael's. My sentiment was stamped on the new Dog Tag Die-namics, and then attached with a brad.



For the inside, I used more of the same paper, another sentiment from this set, and some more of my Simply Scallops Medium Die-namics.

Well, that is it for me for now! The next stop on tonight's hop is the FABULOUS, Karen!! Have fun and happy hopping!

Three Cheers for Die-namics!! Hip Hip HOORAY!!

Why all the enthusiasm, you ask? Well, it is our FINAL day of teaser posts...and a NEW feature to My Favorite Things!! It's PEP RALLY time!! Tonight, the girls and I are showing off one of YOUR favorite things, and mine..DIE-NAMICS!!! The purpose of tonight is to not only get the party started a little early, but to show you new, fun ways to use the newest die-namics being released, as well as giving you some tips and tricks!! Sometimes, they aren't JUST what they seem, or are they??!! Before we get to all that....let's talk details, just so there isn't any confusion!!

"Now that we've teased and tempted you all week long, it's almost time for you to grab all of your favorite Brand Spankin' New products from MFT.

But first…it's time for our Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release PEP Rally!

Our Design Team has been busy creating jaw-dropping and inspiring projects for you, and we've saved the best for last.

Here is an in-depth look at this month's Die-namics, with an opportunity to revisit the amazing sets being released tonight at 10pm EST RIGHT HERE.

And while we are at it, how about we make your life even easier with a "cheat sheet" of all that's new? Head over to the MFT Blog to print out a shopping list.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on September 6 at 10 PM EST:

• The MFT release is on September 6 at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available September 6 at 10 PM EST.


• Be sure to check in on the guest designer contest to see who is crowned the winner. The announcement is made in the release party thread, AND on the guest designer contest thread in the MFT forum on SCS. The winner will receive over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the design team next month.


• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog NOW! Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) The final 2 winners will be announced at the release party, and will also be contacted by e-mail.

When I first saw the new Homespun Birdhouse Die-namics, I'm not going to lie, but, it just wasn't for me. I LOVE the die, I just don't normally make cards that I can't color on, so I couldn't see myself using it for much....until I really looked at it. Once I realized that it DIDN'T ONLY have to be used as a Birdhouse, I had a BLAST with this Die-namic!!

First off, I saw the bottom of the house and thought: What a cute border? Wouldn't that work as clouds? What if someone was ON the clouds?? FUN! So that is exactly what I did! I cut the base of the house out, and used it as a cloud base.

Next, I thought...look at those fun bird wings...what can I do with those? My answer: EVERYTHING!! Here, I have added wings to my SUPER CUTE Feeling Froggy Pure Innocence set, but they could be added to MANY stamps to give them all their own "wings"!! Imagine using them with OTHER Pure Innocence sets like: Little Angel, or Princess to make her a Fairy Princess??!! SO AWESOME!! I will say, that I cut my wings out of MFT Puff Cloud White, that way you don't have to worry about the edges being wonky(I hope you know what I mean, but basically so it doesn't LOOK like you are using the wrong side of the die cut).

Next, I used the heart and the circle from this die to add some interest to my card. The circles are PERFECT size to use as button backers, brad backers, funky design elements....the sky's the limit!! And really, who DOESN'T need another size circle die?? I know I do!! The hearts could get some wings, be balloons, and be added as a design element , as well.

I guess my point is....don't judge a Die-namic by it's cover, it may be WAY cooler than you expected!!!

Now, would you LIKE to see my card....isn't she CUTE!!!

I think that I am in LOVE with this CUTIE pie little girl! I adore her, and I gave her wings, and put her on a cloud because I can totally see her as a day dreamer...someone who has no limits to her imagination. :)
I stamped her on X-Press It Blending Card and then colored her with my Copics. I then layered her with Sno Cone, Sour Apple, and Tangy Orange. My paper is from the Fly a Kite MME Lime Twist pack. I added some large Michael's brads, to my circles at the bottom...fun, right??!! My ribbon is from the Ribbon Carousel, and my twine is from MFT, Mandarin Orange.
My sentiment was stamped on the new Dog Tag Die-namics. It is my NEW go to sentiment die...LOVE IT!!

For the inside, I used more of the same supplies....and did you see that I added twine to my circle?? Told you the sky was the limit! I, of course, could NOT forget another froggy...it's just too cute!

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 teasers!! Have a great day!