January VIP- Classic Kids

Hey everyone, and welcome to this month's VIP New Product Tour with My Favorite Things!

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 new, unreleased sets TWO weeks early. Normally, we release the new Who's That Girl for the VIP package, but this month, we decided to change it up!! Instead of Who's That Girl, you will get TWO new Pure Innocence sets!! This month's package is:

Pure Innocence Classic Kids VIP Collection $26.50

Pure Innocence Violin Girl stamp set

Pure Innocence Blowing Bubbles stamp set

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

Monarch Border Die-namics Die


Awesome, right??!! Let's get to my cards!!

For my first card, I started with the new Pure Innocence Blowing Bubbles. I paired her with Pure Poppy(PTI), Berrylicious, and Celery card stock. She was stamped on X-Press It Blending card and colored with Copics, as well as, paper pieced with some MME Fine and Dandy Girl paper. My ribbon is from PTI, and my twine is from the Ribbon Carousel(Honeydew). I also used Michael's brads, and the new Monarch Border Die-namics being released with the kit!
My sentiment was cut out with the First Place Award Die-namics.



For the inside, I used a sentiment from the VIP sentiment set, and some more of the same supplies!



For my second card, I started with the Pure Innocence Violin Girl set. I stamped her on X-Press It blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. Her dress was paper pieced with some MME paper- So Sophie. I used more of the paper for the background, and layered her with Eggplant Envy, More Mustard, and Fossil. I also used the Monarch Border Die-namics on this card, as well as, the Rolled Scalloped Flower Die-namics, and the leaves from the Branch with Leaves Die-namics. My ribbon is Leather Tan Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel. I also used some Michael's brads. My sentiment was cut out with the First Place Award Die-namics.




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

Here are the Die-namics I have used:

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 post!!

RCC36- Make a Wish

Hey everyone, and welcome to this week's Ribbon Carousel Challenge. This week's challenge is brought to us by Some Odd Girl stamps, and we are having SO much fun with their CUTIE pie images!! If you aren't familiar with their store, each RCC crew member has used a different one, so be sure to head on over to the RCC blog to see what everyone has created!!




For our challenge this week, Danielle Lounds was gracious enough to share one of her "Go To Sketches."



For my card, I used the ADORABLE digi stamp, Balloon Kaylee. She is SO fun!! I started by printing her out on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. After coloring her, I cut her out and layered her with Blue Raspberry, Sour Apple, and Pixie Pink. I then used some yummy MME Oh La La for Her paper for my slanted panels. My ribbon is Green Organdy, and some yummy Caribbean Twine from the Ribbon Carousel. My other embellishments are Creative Express Spiral Clips, Silver Brads from Michael's, and the Dog Tag Die-namics from MFT. I also used a sentiment from MFT, from the à la mode Genie set.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out the other RCC girls who have posted for today!! Their cards, and links to their blogs will be on the Ribbon Carousel Blog post for this challenge!! Thanks for stopping by!!

TSG139- Back to Nature

Hey everyone and Happy Monday!! It is time for this week's There She Goes challenge, and this week our challenge is brought to us by our Senior Trendsetters! We are ing you to make a card or project with a scene of "Back to Nature". Use anything you like as long as it involves a character and nature.

To be eligible for the giveaway, create a card or project with a scene that involves a character and nature, 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 (January 23rd). 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 TSG139 so we can check out your beautiful work!

For my card tonight, I created this cutesy little scene using the adorable Puppy Love set. This set was illustrated by Torico, and is a dog lovers DREAM set!! So cute and FUN!! It's also PERFECT for Valentine's Day. I stamped my girl and dog, sun, and clouds on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored it with my Copics. My grass was created with my Copics. I then layered it with Berrylicious, Lemon Drop, and Wild Cherry card stock. My paper is from the Quite Contrary line from My Mind's Eye. I paper pieced her dress with that paper, as well. For my background, I used the Small Open Scalloped Border Die-namics from My Favorite Things, as well as, the Oval Open Scalloped Doily Die-namics. For my embellishments, I used a wide red ribbon from SU, Saffron, Red Gingham from SU, and some Buttercream Twine from the Ribbon Carousel. My brads are from Michael's, and my spiral clip is from Creative Express.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!! Be sure to run past the There She Goes blog to see what the other girls have come up with!!

Crazy 4 Challenges- Monochromatic Blue

Hey everyone, and happy Saturday!! I know I am late, but better late than never, right?! Since it is Saturday, it is time for another Crazy 4 Challenges, challenge.

This week's challenge is an easy one.

Monochromatic card in the blues.

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 C4C119. 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 with the SUPER CUTE new Pure Innocence- Fill My Heart With Joy. I stamped this cutesy little lamb on X-Press it Blending Card and then colored it with my Copics. His sweater was paper pieced with some Authentique Journey paper. I cut my main image out with the Oval Dainty Doily Die-namics. My card base is Going Gray, Pacific Point, and Soft Sky(all from SU). I used more of the paper on the base, as well. My border is the Dainty Lace Border Die-namics. For my sentiment, I used the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics. I accessorized with some Michael's brads, SU ribbon, and Stone Twine from The Ribbon Carousel. I also used some brads from Michael's and a heart from the Notched Tag Die-namics.



For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, but used a sentiment from the Pure Innocence- I Love You This Big set.









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

January Key Ingredients- Day 3!!

Hey everyone!! Jessie here with today's post showing off the AMAZING Key Ingredients kit for January....seriously, it is FULL of goodies!! This kit is PERFECT for all your valentine's day creations, and just in time!! For my project today, I decided to make a card....since it's what I TRULY love to do!!



I started with my girl from the Moka Katie set. I stamped her on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. She was then layered with all three pink/red cardstocks from this month kit. I used two different strips of this month's paper, Crate Paper-Paper Hearts, for my background. For my sentiment, I used one of the super fun stickers from this kit. I LOVE it!! As my embellishments, I used three heart buttons, two different ribbons, another sticker, and one of the stick pins from this month's kit....I LOVE how everything you need is all together!!!

Here are some details about the Key Ingredients kit, in case you aren't a subscriber!!

Store Discount. Subscribers will be given a special discount code to save 10% on any order placed between the 10th - 13th of the month to be combined with your subscription shipment. Subscribers in the US may combine your additional items with your KI Subscription shipment for no additional shipping fee. Subscribers outside the US will pay additional shipping costs to combine your additional items with your KI Subscription shipment.You'll receive a reminder e-mail on the 10th of each month which will also include a list of other products that will coordinate with the kit being shipped to you that month. This list is incredibly helpful for those who want to stretch the use of a KI with even more supplies!

º Design Team Inspiration. We'll debut the Key Ingredients kit on the 10th of each month followed by 5 days of inspiring projects posted by the Key Ingredients team right here on the Key Ingredients Blog. Of course, don't forget to check out the gallery where the design team is constantly adding new projects!

º Storage. Subscriber kits will come in a Storage Solutions Plastic Case. This $3.25 value is a special benefit that is FREE to Subscribers.

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

MFTWSC54-Cool Your Jets

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 used the new Pure Innocence- Plane Amazing set. I stamped her on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. I then hand cut her out so that she would work on my card. My sentiment was done with the Mini Pennants Die-namics. I used three of the flags to stamp out my sentiment. My card base is Black Licoricie, Tangy Orange, Sno Cone, Sweet Tooth, and MME Out of the Blue paper. For my clouds, I used the Wonky Scalloped Die-namics. To finish it off, I added some Black Twill Ribbon from The Ribbon Carousel. I also added some Mandarin Divine Twine. My brads are from Michael's. As a finishing touch, I used the You Move Me Die-namics, and put a little plane on the front.



For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, 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!!

I've Got A Secret....

Well, I had a secret...but the cat is out of the bag!! Check out THIS POST here, or THIS ONE here and see what the fuss is all about!! I am SO EXCITED!!

That's right, I got asked to be on the Key Ingredients team for Taylored Expressions!! I am joining some AMAZING veteran designers:

Jessica Diedrich: Whimsical Butterfly
Lea Lawson: Lea's Cupcakes & Sunshine
Corinna McGregor: Stamping with a Java Junkie
Monika Davis: M.A.D. Stamper

and my fellow newbie, and SUPER TALENTED friend:

Debbie Carriere: Scrappin' My Heart Out


We are revealing the new kit this week, so be sure to check up on the Key Ingredients blog everyday for updates!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

January Creative Challenge- Masculine

This month's Creative Challenge from My Favorite Things is something that LOTS of crafters struggle with......Masculine. Duh-duh-duuuuuuuuh. lol

We are being featured on the SCS home page, so be sure to head to our SCS forum for a look at every one's creations and helpful hints!!

So, if you haven't already run away, scared and such, here are some helpful hints that I use when making a masculine card.

1. For me, making guy cards is so restrictive, so I bend the rules ever so slightly with LOTS of metal embellishments. Guys see metal, and they don't see pretty, they see manly, I still see pretty...so I win, lol!!
2. I always go for darker colors, and nothing frilly.
3. I rarely color for a guy card, as well.
4. They are almost ALWAYS reliant on die cuts and sentiments.
5. Other things you can use to dress up a guy card would be: twine, natural fibers and cloths, and hardware.

For my card tonight, I started with the At the Movies set and matching Die-namics. I used the main die to create my sentiment panel using Sweet Tooth and Black Licorice. I followed this week's Sweet Stop Sketch, and angled my background panel using Going Gray and some awesome Meadowlark paper from MME. I used LOTS of large silver brads from Michael's, and some Stone Twine . I also threw a spiral clip in there....because I can!! To add some interest to the front of my card, I used the At the Movie Die-namics to make my film reel and projector. I even punched a piece of paper out with my 1/4"circle punch for interest. My border was made with the Mini Ticket Strip Border Die-namics.


For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, another sentiment from this set, and my Stacking Stars Die-namics. The lighter tone of this paper will allow me to write a message, and it not get lost.

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







Well, that is it for me for now, thanks for stopping by!!

Be sure to check the MFT Blog for a list of all the designers who have creative masculine solutions for you today!

TSG138- Paper Piecing

This week's challenge over at the There She Goes blog, is to make a card with paper piecing.....FUN!! I love to paper piece, so I was excited about this week's challenge!! Here are the details, just in case you are new!!

To be eligible for the giveaway, create a card or project using the paper piecing, 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 (January 16th). 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 TSG138 so we can check out your beautiful work!

For my card tonight, I started with the Little Moments set. I stamped my image on X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored it with my Copics. His and her sweater, both, were paper pieced with some MME Gertie paper. I cut my image out with my Circle Nesties, and then layered it with Hot Fudge. For my sketch, I used the new Sketch For You To Try. My ribbon is Walnut Seam Binding from The Ribbon Carousel, my brads are from Michael's, and my spiral clip is from Creative Express. My scalloped border is the Small Open Scalloped Die-namics from My Favorite Things.

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by!!

P.S. Did you SEE my cutesy new blog banner!! Thanks Kim T!!!

Crazy 4 Challenges- New Year

Hey everyone, and welcome to this week's Crazy 4 Challenges, challenge! We are back from our winter break, and our new challenge is:

New year….new ‘toys’…..new techniques. Do or use something NEW 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 C4C118. Don't forget to come back here and link it on Mr Linky so that everyone else can see it too.




My card is full of things that are new to me, some more new than others, but new all the same!! First of all, I started with my NEW à la mode- Dip Me in Chocolate, from My Favorite Things, and stamped her on X-Press It Blending card. I then paper pieced her leggings, and part of the chocolate bar wrapper, with some MME Kraft Funday Happy Days paper. I got this as a Christmas present from my MFT sister, so it was the first time I had used IT. I accented the front of my card with some brads from Michael's, and some Black Twill Ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel. The new Rolled Scalloped Flower Die-namics was used to make my two flowers our of Taken with Teal and Black Licorice card stock. To finish, I used the Bracket Tab Die-namics for my sentiment.



For the inside, I used more of the same card stock, and paper, along with my sentiment panel. It was cut out with the You Move Me Die-namics.

Here are the Die-namics I have used:







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