RCC52 Word to Your Mother

The name of this challenge is cracking me up, but I wouldn't expect ANYTHING less from Wendy Ramlakhan...she's HILARIOUS! She is also this week's hostess for the Ribbon Carousel challenge!

This week Wendy, our resident Coloring Goddess on the Ribbon Carousel Crew, is challenging us to create something with a Mother's Day sentiment!  The prize up for grabs is a $5.00 gift card to the Ribbon Carousel Store! 

For my card, I used the Clearly Sentimental about Mothers set, and paired it with October Afternoon Farmhouse paper. I used the Mini Rolled Rose Die-namics for my Berrylicious and Marigold Morning flowers. My sentiment was stamped on one of the layers from the Well Worn Labels Die-namics. My card base is Going Gray, which matches my Grey Mist Seam Binding PERFECTLY!! I used the Fishtail Flags Stax Die-namics for my flag panels behind the sentiment, and anchored them with Michael's brads. 

My sketch is this week's Deconstruted Sketch which the Ribbon Carousel is sponsoring as well!!

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

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to head to the Ribbon Carousel Blog to see a list of who all is participating in this week's challenge and to get your chance to play along!

May Creative Challenge-Wreaths

Hey Everyone, long time no see!! Are you ready, because it is time for this month's Creative Challenge from My Favorite Things!!

Our Design Team Creative Challenge is a monthly feature, where we challenge our design team to explore their creative side using a specific theme, product or technique. This month, we're creating wreaths. Be sure to check the MFT Blog for a list of all the designers who have put their MFT stamps and/or Die-namics dies to work to create a wreath for you today!

For my wreath today, I did no stamping...but I sure gave my Cuttlebug a workout, LOL!! I started by wrapping 2in Purple satin ribbon around a 12in" foam wreath form. I secured it with Scor Tape and some extra ribbon to cover the seam. I purchased the form and ribbon at Michael's. My co-worker just had a baby girl, so I decided to make this for her. Not my normal color scheme, but I think it will work for Addalynne's room! 

I used the  By the Letters Uppercase Alphabet Die-namics and cut her name out of Grapsicle and Razzleberry card stock. I used a Xyron to make the letters into stickers so I could move them around if I needed. I then cut some hearts out using the Hearts a Plenty Die-namics in the same cardstock colors, plus Sweet Tooth. They were attached with brads from Michael's, and Jute Twine from the Ribbon Carousel. 

For my flowers, I used the Large Leafy Flourish Die-namics in Mellow Moss as my base, and the Perfect Petal Trio Die-namics in my card stock colors. I added large silver brads from Michael's to the center of them, as well.

Here are the Die-namics I have used:

Be sure to check the MFT Blog for a list of all the designers who have 

creative project ideas for you today!

May Arts Blog Hop

Today our Crewmates are thrilled to be teaming up with the some of the May Arts Designers for a blog hop!  The Ribbon Carousel Store is STOCKED UP with May Arts Ribbon because it really is the best ribbon out there!  We are a proud retailer of May Arts.

Here's  a little bit about May Arts - 

 May Arts is a ribbon wholesaler, based in Riverside, Connecticut, serving over 16,000 customers worldwide.  We offer an exceptional selection of ribbons, including sheer, satin, grosgrain, silk and a variety of patterns and prints. We also maintain a steady stock of inventory so that orders can be fulfilled immediately.  As one of the country’s leading wholesalers of decorative ribbons, May Arts has been providing superior products and the highest level of customer service for over 25 years.

Here's the deal!

You have 4 chances to win!  Hop along and leave some love on the designers' blogs.  A winner will be chosen randomly from one of the designer's blog from the Ribbon Carousel and one designer's blog from May Arts.  

Also,stop by and say hello on both the Ribbon Carousel's Facebook page and the May Arts Facebook pagefor additional chances to win! 

You have until Friday , May 4th at 3:00 EST to play along!  Winners will be announced on Friday, May 4th at 6:00 PM here, on the May Arts blog, the Ribbon Carousel Facebook page, and the May Arts Facebookpage!  

Here are the prizes:

Ribbon Carousel Blog: 4 spools of May Arts Ribbon (winner's choice) 

Ribbon Carousel Facebook page: 2 rolls of Mary Arts Ribbon (winner's choice)

May Arts Blog: Ribbon Carousel

May Arts Facebook page:  2 ten packs of wooden spools

And just a reminder, we're also celebrating with a 20% off sale in the store, which includes ALL of the beautiful May Arts ribbon in the store!  Only good till May 7th so enjoy!

I'm a MONSTER..

This month's Key Ingredient's Kit(April) had some of the CUTEST paper in it by Simple Stories. It is called Fabulous, and it truly is!! 

I paired the papers, tags, and ribbon all supplied in the kit ALONG with the card stock, with the SUPER CUTE  Love Monsters set from Taylored Expressions. I am IN LOVE with that sentiment, because most mornings it is EXACTLY how I feel, LOL!! I paper pieced the mug, and colored my little guy with Copics. This was my "simple" card...which doesn't seem all that simple, but hey....I didn't use a TON of embellishments, and I didn't pierce ALL the layers...right. 

It's my story and I am sticking to it!!

If you aren't familiar with the Key Ingredients Kit or Challenges, you should DEFINITELY go check them out!!

While you're here, take a look at some of the fabulous perks of becoming a TEKI subscriber:

º Store Discount. Subscribers receive 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 order with no additional shipping fee. Subscribers outside the US will pay only the actual additional shipping costs. 

º Design Team Inspiration. Each month the Key Ingredients Design Team spoils you with 5 days of inspiring projects posted 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 come in a Storage Solutions Plastic Case. This $3.25 value is a special benefit that is FREE to Subscribers.

Thanks for stopping by and have a GREAT day!

MFTWSC70- Never Come Again

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 paired the new Vertical Greetings 2 with some Theresa Collins paper Caroline Breeze. My sentiment was cut out using the Circle Stax Die-namics and then layered with the Dizzy Doily Duo Die-namics. My card stock colors are Black Licorice, So Saffron, Gray, and Sweet Tooth. For my ribbon, I used the MFT Black Licorice grosgrain. To finish my card, I added some scallops with the Open Scallloped Border Die-namics, and added a Royal Rose and Fancy Flourish Die-namics.

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!!

May New Product Tour

That's right everyone, we have made it through teasers, and now, all the new sets are available in the My Favorite Things Store!!!! Before you go shop, be sure to hop around to all the designers and leave them some love! You never know who has the candy!!

Tonight, my job is to show you the new Clearly Sentimental About Art set.  It is the Triple Scoop set for this month, which I will have more details about below!!

For my card tonight, I used the gorgeous Lilybee Designs Memorandum paper pad. I paired it with Mustard, Celery, and Wild Cherry cardstock. My flowers are from the Mini Royal Rose Die-namics, and I added some leafy flourishes with the Leafy Flourish Die-namics. I cut my sentiment out with the Vertical Greetings 2 Die-namics, and added a strip across it with the Mini Scalloped Edge Die-namics. My ribbon is Wild Cherry from MFT, and my brads are from Michael's.

For the inside, I used the same supplies as I did for the outside.

Here are the Die-namics I have used:

Don't forget:

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!!

Happy Birthday Ribbon Carousel!!

May is a very special month over at the Ribbon Carousel...it's our birthday!! The Ribbon Carousel is 1yr old this month, and Corinna has planned a month long celebration which is SURE to be EPIC!! What she doesn't know is that the rest of the design team and I have been secretly planning a surprise for her! Well, she SORT of knows, but she doesn't KNOW, lol!! If you know her at all, this very fact is driving her INSANE!! LOL!! Sorry Corinna, we love you!!

So, to celebrate the RC's birthday, we are having a birthday blog hop!! Let's get going, shall we?! 

For my card tonight, I used the fabulous new Bomb Diggity set from There She Goes. I am in LOVE with their puffy afros!! I paired her with the Lilybee Designs Victoria Park paper pad. My ribbon is the Satin Edged White Grosgrain from the Ribbon Carousel, along with some Peapod Green Twine. Do you think she will like it?!

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!! Have fun on the hop!!

It's Pep Rally Time!!

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 May 1 at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on May 1 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 May 1 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 May 1 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

For my card tonight, I used the new a la mode-I've Got Your Back! She was colored with my Copics, and then cut out with the new Rectangle Stax Die-namics. I LOVE the big letters in this...so much fun to paper piece!!  I used the MME Miss Caroline Dolled Up pad, which I paired with Baja Breeze, So Saffron, and Bubblegum(MFT). The ribbon I used is Bubblegum from MFT, as well. My brads are from Michael's, and my spiral clip is from Creative Express. For my scallops, I used the new  Mini Scalloped Edge Die-namics, and I used both the Large Royal Rose and Mini Royal Rose Die-namics for my flowers. My sentiment was cut out with the First Place Award Die-namics.

Here are the Die-namics I have used:

Well, that is it for me for tonight!!  Now, head on off to Kim's Blog  for a full list of designer's   participating today!