MFTWSC50- Happy Holly-Days

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 tonight, I started by stamping my Pure Innocence Holly Girl on X-Press It Blending card, using Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and then colored her with my Copics. Her dress was paper pieced with some MME Holly Jolly paper. I know I do it a lot, but I love paper piecing the bottom half of my PI's dresses...so fun! For the circle under my image, I used the Dizzy Doily Duo Die-namics and some more Holly Jolly paper. For the base of my card, I used Fossil, Jellybean Green, and Cranberry Crisp card stock. My scalloped border was made with the Small Open Scalloped Border Die-namics. I added my sentiment tag, with the MFT Dog Tag Die-namics die, and some Ivory Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel. My other ribbon is the Ivory Looped Edge Grosgrain ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel as well.


Here are the Die-namics I used:







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

December Creative Challenge-It's a Wrap!!

Hey everyone, and welcome to this month's 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, "It's a Wrap" Be sure to check the MFT Blog for a list of all the designers who have creative gift solutions for you today!



I know it isn't a new, innovative idea, but I decided to do tags for today!! Nothing adds to a package, or gift bag, the way a hand made tag does. The best part about them is that they can be mass produced. Not every tag has to be different, and to save you time and trouble at the holidays, it's the way to go!! Gift tags, the NICE ones, can be UBER expensive, too!! I'm not normally a fan of mass production, but tags are such a small scale, that it doesn't bother me at all!!

What I did first was decide on WHAT set I wanted to use, and I went with Santa Baby. I then decided what style, colors, and layout I wanted to use. That allowed me to cut out all the pieces with my Cuttlebug and Die-namics: Christmas Ornaments, Tag You're It, and First Place Award Ribbon. I then stamped my images, colored them with Copics, and layered them with Jellybean Green. From there, it was easy!! My ribbon is from MFT, and my Jute Twine is from the Ribbon Carousel. I had 6 tags done in about a half hour....and I spent half of that cranking on the Cuttlebug, LOL!!

Here are the Die-namics I used for my tags:







Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to check out the MFT Blog to see which other designers are participating in today's teasers.



My tags also work for this week's Ribbon Carousel Challenge, so be sure to check that out as well!!

TSG134-Merry Christmas

Hey Everyone! It is time for this week's There She Goes challenge.

This week our challenge is brought to us by our Trendsetter of the week- Theresa! She has challenged us to make a card using the colors blue, pink, and red with a winter theme.

To be eligible for the giveaway, create a card using the colors with a winter theme, 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 (December 19th). 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 lookout to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities.



For my card tonight, I started by stamping several of the images from the Holly Jolly set on X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored them with my Copics. I also stamped one of the wreaths, colored it, and cut it out with this set's matching die. I then stamped my sentiment, and punched it out with my oval SU punches. I used Pink Pirouette, Red Hot, and Sno Cone cardstock, as well as, Sweet Tooth. My paper is from the MME Be Merry pad. I added some brads from Michael's, and some Maraschino Twine from the Ribbon Carousel, as well.

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to check out the TSG blog to see what the other girls have come up with!!

Crazy 4 Challenges- Santa!

Hey everyone! I am a little late posting my card for this week's Crazy 4 Challenges, challenge, and I was the hostess. LOL!! This week's challenge is to make a card or project featuring Santa!!

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 C4C117. 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, I started by coloring my Santa from the Hohoho set from There She Goes. I colored him with my Copics, and then layered him with Berrylicious, Red Hot, and Jellybean Green. I then used the Warmest Wishes set to cut out my present, which was paper pieced with some MME Be Merry paper. I used Michael's brads, SU satin ribbon, and Maraschino Twine. For my sentiment, I used the MFT First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics, and a Creative Express Spiral clip.

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

• Barbara Anders
• Cindy Haffner
• Dawn Easton
  
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone<--you are here!!
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Turner
• Lynda Benden
• Maria Bell
  
• Silke Kittman
• Silke Ledlow
  
• Vicki Garrett

TSG133 Joy

Hey everyone, hope you are doing well!! Today, I have a card I made for this week's There She Goes challenge.

This week our challenge is brought to us by our Trendsetter of the week- Melissa! She has challenged us to make a card using the gorgeous photo as your inspiration.

To be eligible for the giveaway, create a card using the photo as your inspiration, 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 (December 12th). 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 lookout 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 TSG133 so we can check out your beautiful work!



For my card, I used the Buckets of Love, and BOL Additions set. I stamped my bucket fillings, first, then masked it, and stamped my bucket. I then colored it with my Copics, and added some glitter and silver accents. My paper is from the Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather pack. My brads are from Michael's, and the ribbon I used is from PTI.

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to check out the There She Goes blog to see what the other girls have created!!

MFTWSC49 Snow Much Fun

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 tonight, I started by stamping my Pure Innocence Heart Warmer boy on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored it with my Copics. I then layered it with Baja Breeze. The other cardstock on my card is Red Hot and Sweet Tooth. My paper is MME Be Merry. For my ribbon, I used some from SU, as well as, some Maraschino Twine. The brad's I used are from Michael's, and my spiral clip is from Creative Express. I used the Wonky Scallop Border, as well as, the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics.



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


Here are the Die-namics I used:





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

December Product Tour!!

Hey everyone, it's finally here!!! Tonight is the November My Favorite Things New Release!! You have (not so, lol)patiently waited through all 7 days of teasers, and now it is FINALLY time to SHOP!! But before you do that, it is time for this month's New Product Tour! We are no longer having blog hops, but all the designers are working SO hard to show you all the sets being released tonight, so be sure to head to Kim's Blog for a list of who, what, and where!!



Tonight, my job is to show you the new Pure Innocence Good Fortune set...possibly my most FAVORITE yet!! I spent 5yrs on Okinawa with my family(Dad was in the Army), and I used to do home exchanges through the girl scouts there. Some of my most fond memories from living there, are going on these home visits, going to the Japanese festivals, and being dressed in a kimono...those things are HARD to walk in, and don't get me started on those un-comfy wooden shoes!!



For my card tonight, I started by stamping my girl on X-Press It Blending card, and some MME Sunshine paper. I paper pieced her kimono, and colored the rest with my Copics. My card stock colors are Black Licorice, Fossil, and So Saffron. I cut my flower out with the new Fringed Perennial Die-namics. I used the Double Scalloped Border Die-namics for my scallops, and the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics for my sentiment. My ribbon is Black Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel. My brads are from Michael's.



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

This little cutie pie sells for $9.

Here are the Die-namics I used:









The Cherry on Top is earned when you spend $150 before shipping and tax, earning you $15 off your order. Once that amount is hit, the coupon code will pop up on your screen, which you can write down and then apply to your order in your shopping cart. If you remove things from your cart, making it fall below $150, the coupon code will be removed automatically.

Also, remember that SOMEONE out there is giving out blog candy, and the BEST way to win, is to comment on ALL the designers blogs!! Good luck!!

Now, off to Kim's Blog for a full list of designer's participating!! Happy Stamping!!

Die-namics Pep Rally

Now that we've teased and tempted you all week long, it's almost time for you to shop for 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.

We've taken an in-depth look at this month's Die-namics, while re-visiting the amazing sets being released tonight at 10 PM EST RIGHT HERE in the MFT Boutique.

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 December 6 at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on December 6th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!


• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on December 6 at 10 PM EST. You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.


• You have just a few more hours to submit your entry for this month's guest designer contest. Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.


• If you'd like to see all the designers' posts for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW. Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily. The winners will be posted on December 6 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

For my card tonight, I started out with the Ribbon Carousel challenge. This week's challenge is a GORGEOUS set of pictures that my DT mate, Wendy, got off of Etsy. The theme was "peppermint", so I went with it!! I started by stamping my girl, from the new a la modes- Cocoa Cutie, on X-Press It Blending card and some Be Merry MME paper, and then paper pieced and colored her with my Copics. She was then layered with Bubblegum, Wild Cherry, and Fossil. I also used Sweet Tooth. My ribbon is Satin Edged Grosgrain from the Ribbon Carousel, and I also used Maraschino and Blossom Twine. My brads are from Michael's, and my buttons are from SU. I used the NEW Oval Open Scalloped Doily Die-namics for my background, and the Mini Tabs Die-namics for my sentiment. As an added embellishment, I used the Always Time For Tea Die-namics, and cut out a cup and spoon. For a little bit of fun, I did add some White Liquid Applique to my marshmallows, to make them PUFFY!!

For the inside, I used another sentiment from that set, and some more of the paper. I also used the By the Letters Die-namics to spell out hot cocoa....which is totally making me want some, lol.

Here are the Die-namics I have used:









Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to check out Kim's Blog to see which other designers are participating in today's teasers.