Wednesday, May 9, 2012

MFTWSC71-That Stinks

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 used the a la mode It's Getting Deep! I stamped her on X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored it with my Copics. I then layered it with Sour Apple, Berrylicious, and Orange Fizz. My ribbon is Orange Fizz from My Favorite Things and Honeydew Twine from the Ribbon Carousel. I used the  Mini Tabs Die-namics for my sentiment, and the Small Scalloped Border Die-namics for my scalloped layer.

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!!


Ribbon Carousel/There She Goes Blog Ho(p)



We are thrilled to be teaming up today for a blog hop with the designers from The Ribbon Carousel!  If you haven't checked out the Ribbon Carousel Store, you TOTALLY should! From ribbons, to flowers, embellishments and paper, you can get ALL your stamping needs fullfilled!!



For my card tonight, I used the super cute new BombDiggity set from There She Goes. I stamped her on X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored her with my Copics. She was layered with Sour Apple cardstock, which was cut out with my Open Scalloped Doily Duo Die-namics. I used paper from the Echo Park Hello Summer pad, and paired it with not only the Sour Apple cardstock, but with Orange Fizz and Cameo Coral(SU) as well. My ribbon is Mango Vintage Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel. My other embellishments are brads from Michael's, and a Creative Express Spiral Clip.


 Now, who is up for some prizes?  


Hop along today and one lucky blog hopper will win a Ribbon Carousel and one lucky blog hopper will win a $50 gift certificate from There She Goes Clear Stamps! Just leave a comment on the participating designers blogs to be entered!

But that's not all! 

The Ribbon Carousel will give away a $10 gift certificate to the Ribbon Carousel Store on our Facebook page and we will give away a $10 gift certificate to There She Goes Clear Stamps on their Facebook page!   Here's what you need to do:

1. Head on over to the Ribbon Carousel Facebook page and say hello!
2. Head on over to the There She Goes Facebook page and say hello there, too!
3. Come back to the Ribbon Carousel Facebook page and tell us you've done it!
4. Share the post on the Ribbon Carousel or There She Goes Facebook page about this blog hop with a friend for an extra 
    chance to win!  





Tuesday, May 8, 2012

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!

Thursday, May 3, 2012

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!

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

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!!



Tuesday, May 1, 2012

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!!