MFTWSC92-Spooky!

Hey everyone, and happy Wednesday!! That means it is time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge from My Favorite Things! It's MY favorite sketch challenge!

For my card today, I used the new Spiderweb set, and matching Spiderweb Die-namics. I cut my web and spider out of Black Licorice cardstock. My spider was popped up on a panel cut out of Sweet Tooth cardstock with my Circle Stax Die-namics, and then layered with a doily cut out if the Open Scalloped Doily Duo Die-namics and Orange Fizz cardstock. My paper is from the Echo Park Happy Halloween, and I paired it with Sour Apple, Orange Fizz, Black Licorice cardstock. I used Charcoal Twine to make it look like the spider is hanging down, and to decorate my Black Licorice, Orange Fizz, and Sour Apple buttons. My only other embellishments are Michael's brads, and White Net Ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel.

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

Here are the Die-namics I have used:

We encourage you all to play along, and to enter your card in the weekly draw for a $15 gift voucher to the MFT Boutique. Simply follow the sketch and create a card or other paper creation. You may use any stamps and supplies that you wish. Each week, a keyword is assigned to the sketch. All you need to do to enter, is upload your card to the gallery at SCS, and enter the given keyword in the keyword box, during the upload process. After the deadline, we randomly choose a winner from that week's entries and the winner will receive a $15 gift voucher. If the winning card uses MFT stamps, the participant will earn a $5 bonus, for a total of a $20 gift voucher! That is up to $100 per month in prizes, JUST for playing along. We hope you'll join us in 2012.

Check out the FAQ - Wednesday Stamp Club thread if you need any further info on this challenge or help on how to upload your card to the gallery.  Upload your creation to SCS using keyword MFTWSC92 for a chance to win this week prize (see above). You have until noon Tuesday, October 9nd to play along.

Thanks SO much for stopping by!  Please head on over to Kim's Blog for a listing of all the designers working with this sketch today!

Joy to the World

I was too late to enter this month, but I wanted to play along with the Sketch For You To Try for September. I love those sketches, and Kraftin' Kimmie was their sponsor this month, so I had to play!!

For my card, I used the Holiday Lulu set. She was stamped on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored with my Copics. I used some Echo Park Holly Jolly paper, which I paired with Gumdrop Green, Red Hot, and Hot Fudge cardstock. My ribbon is Walnut Vintage Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel, and I used Michael's brads. Isn't Lulu a CUTIE!!

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

TSG175- Autumn

This week's challenge over at There She Goes is being hosted by my favorite donkey, Kim O'Connell. She has challenged us to make a card using NO patterned paper. It makes me sad to NOT use patterned paper, and I had already made two cards with that theme this month, so I went rogue and made a CAS card. Yeah, on purpose. LOL

For my card, I used a Sweet Tooth base, and then added scallops to the base of the front using Bravo Burgundy, Orange Fizz, Jellybean Green, and Hot Fudge. I stamped my sentiment from the Autumn with Memento Rich Cocoa, and then used Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Red Riding Hood ink to stamp my leaves. To embellish, I used Brown and Natural Hemp Cord, and Michael's brads.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head on over to the There She Goes blog for more details on the challenge, and to see which ones of my teammates are playing along!!

Surprise!!

This month's Guest Designer contest for My Favorite Things is still underway, and I am in LOVE with this month's sketch, so I had to play with it!!

For my card, I used the new a la mode set, Big Birthday Wishes. I stamped her on X-Press It blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. She was then cut out, and placed on my Simple Stories Happy Day, and Hot Fudge layer that were cut out with the Rounded Banner Stax Die-namics. I used the Oval Chain Border Die-namics on my base, along with more of the paper. My other cardstock colors are Cranberry Crisp from SU(really OLD SU), and Jellybean Green. To finish, I used three buttons: Wild Cherry, Orange Fizz, and Hot Fudge, with some Hemp Cord, Michael's brads, Hot Fudge Grosgrain, and a spiral clip. The sentiment panel was created using the Sentiment Strips Die-namics.

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

For more details on this month's Guest Designer Contest, check out this thread on Splitcoast Stampers!!

Have a great day!!

KKS148-Tis the Season

It's challenge time again with Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps. And we've got another FUN one for ya!! So please play along, we can't wait to see your creations!!! Share them here, share them on our Facebook fan page and share them in your online galleries, like SCS!!

This week's challenge is being hosted by Sheri!! She has challenged us to make a card or project using your favorite Kraftin Kimmie stamp.

For my card, I used Penelope. She is holding her goodies tight, lol. I stamped her on X-Press It blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. I used the MFT Sour Apple buttons, Hemp Cord, and some Red Hot Grosgrain. I also used Michael's brads, and a spiral clip. My layout is this week's Deconstructed Sketch. The cardstock colors I used are Red Hot, Sour Apple and Sno Cone...all from MFT.

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

Crazy 4 Leaves

Hey everyone and welcome to this week's Crazy 4 Challenges, challenge. This week's challenge is to use leaves on your card or project!! 

For my card, I used the ADORABLE Pure Innocence-Apple For You set. She was stamped on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored with Copics. I paper pieced her dress with some MME All Spice paper, as well, then layered it with a Decorative Doily Dienamics. My cardstock colors are Hot Fudge, Jellybean Green, Orange Fizz, and Sweet Tooth from MFT for the base. I cut the leaves out of Jellybean Green, Orange Fizz(both MFT), Really Rust, Bravo Burgundy, and More Mustard(All SU).I used Fossil to cut out my Picket Fence Die-namics, Jellybean Green for my Fresh Cut Grass Die-namics, Hot Fudge for my Tree, and then the leaves were out of all the other colors listed. I used the Sentiment Strips Die-namics paired with an Orange Fizz button and some Hemp Cord. To finish, I added a couple of brads, and a spiral clip with some Hot Fudge Grosgrain on it.

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

Here are the Die-namics I have used:

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to check out the Crazy 4 Challenges blog for more leafy creations from my teammates!!

Some Mummy Loves You!

To help celebrate our birthday over at There She Goes clear stamps, the other Trendsetters and I have all been working hard on making special treats just for YOU!! Each Trendsetter listed on the There She Goes blog will be sharing projects with you all today, so be sure to check that out!! 

For my treat, I used a tutorial I found on Splitcoast Stampers for a paper cone treat holder. I didn't follow it exactly, but pretty close! I used some yummy Bo Bunny Halloween paper for my cone. It was cut out by hand, and then stuck together with scor tape. I used some white stitched black grosgrain, Stone Twine, and Black Licorice  buttons to attach my handle. The Spider Web die was used to line the top of my cone. I then stamped a mummy from the Hauntingly Delightful set, and added it on with a sentiment tag(hand cut), I used a brad to keep them together. My cone has small strips of Going Gray cardstock bent to look like confetti, and some yummy candy.

Fun, huh!!

Well, that is it for me for now!!! Be sure to check out the There She Goes blog for a full list of Trendsetters participating today!

MFTWSC91-Li'l Pumpkin

Hey everyone, and happy Wednesday!! That means it is time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge from My Favorite Things! It's MY favorite sketch challenge!

For my card this week, I used the super cute Pure Innocence Li'l Pumpkin set. I stamped her on X-Press It Blending card, and some yummy Lilybee Designs paper, and colored her with Copics. Her dress was paper pieced with the Lilybee Designs paper. My cardstock colors are Hot Fudge, Sweet Tooth, Bravo Burgundy(SU), and More Mustard(SU). For my background, I used the Open Bracket Border Die-namics and on the panel under the main image, I used the First Place Award Die-namics. To finish, I embellished with some Michael's brads and Hot Fudge Grosgrain.

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

Here are the Die-namics I have used:

We encourage you all to play along, and to enter your card in the weekly draw for a $15 gift voucher to the MFT Boutique. Simply follow the sketch and create a card or other paper creation. You may use any stamps and supplies that you wish. Each week, a keyword is assigned to the sketch. All you need to do to enter, is upload your card to the gallery at SCS, and enter the given keyword in the keyword box, during the upload process. After the deadline, we randomly choose a winner from that week's entries and the winner will receive a $15 gift voucher. If the winning card uses MFT stamps, the participant will earn a $5 bonus, for a total of a $20 gift voucher! That is up to $100 per month in prizes, JUST for playing along. We hope you'll join us in 2012.

Check out the FAQ - Wednesday Stamp Club thread if you need any further info on this challenge or help on how to upload your card to the gallery.  Upload your creation to SCS using keyword MFTWSC91 for a chance to win this week prize (see above). You have until noon Tuesday, October 2nd to play along.

Thanks SO much for stopping by!  Please head on over to Kim's Blog for a listing of all the designers working with this sketch today!

Helmar/Ribbon Carousel Blog Hop

Today the Ribbon Carousel Crewmates are teaming up with the designers from Helmar to bring you a blog hop jam packed with crafty goodness!   We carry many Helmar products in the Ribbon Carousel Shop.  They are our go-to-company for adhesives! 

Helmar USA Inc began in late 2009 initially setup to distribute Helmar branded product manufactured by Helmar Australia and to better service and expand our existing US customer base. It was located in San Diego, California. Whilst the business grew steadily and slowly it wasn't the ideal location for our business to continue to grow.

2012 has seen some major changes already this year for Helmar USA Inc. and those positive changes will continue. In the interests of moving forward and enabling the business to grow from strength to strength, relocation and a change in ownership became inevitable.

In June 2012 Helmar USA Inc. was relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina. Now with a much larger warehouse to allow for future expansion and also located close to major transport links, supply to our customers and business growth will be much more efficient.

Another major postive change we have made is to expand our design team. Headed by Erika Taylor the changes implemented so far have been refreshing and inspiring. The range of product education & projects available through various media is outstanding. We truly have very talented group of designers and are so excited to be working with some of the best companies as preferred partners, in the industry.

Now, lets talk prizes!   

Hop along with us today and leave some blog love for our Ribbon Carousel Crewmates and the Helmar designers to be eligible to win one of the 2 prizes up for grabs!  

The Helmar prize is a complete pack of Zapdots (12 packs) including clear, black and white in circles and squares, in both the large and small sizes! 

The other prize up for grabs is a $20 gift certificate to the Ribbon Carousel Store! 

Let's get to it!! 

For my card today, I used the super cute Pumpkin Patch Girl set from the My Favorite Things Pure Innocence line. I stamped her on X-Press It blending card, and some Lilybee Designs Autumn Spice paper. My paper layers were cut out with the Fishtail Flag Stax Die-namics. I used Michael's brads and some Brown Jute Twine from the Ribbon Carousel. My cardstock colors are Bucakroo Blue, Orange Fizz, Sweet Tooth, and Hot Fudge. I used the Helmar Quick Fix Adhesive to put together all the layers on my card, except the main image. I love that kind of adhesive runner. I also used Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch.

Here are the Die-namics I have used:

Ready to hop?

RCC72 Harvest of Love

Hey everyone!! It's time for another Ribbon Carousel challenge, which I have paired with this week's Tuesday Morning Sketch challenge!! There She Goes is sponsoring their sketch this week, and I am hostessing the Ribbon Carousel challenge, so let's get to it!!

This week I am challenging you all  to use some buttons and twine on your projects!  Use whatever you'd like.......baker's twine, jute, or hemp cord and a buttton (or more) of your choice! 

For my card today, I used the Pumpkins on the Vine set from There She Goes, paired with a sentiment from Bountiful Blessings. I used Walnut Vintage Seam Binding  and Natural Jute Twine both from the Ribbon Carousel. My image was cut out with the Oval Stax Die-namics, and the Open Scalloped Doily Duo Die-namics was cut out of Hot Fudge cardstock for it's layer. My paper is from the Lilybee Designs Autumn Spice paper pad, and I paired it with Bravo Burgundy(SU), Orange Fizz(MFT), and Hot Fudge cardstock. The buttons I used are from Buttons Galore(Latte) and MFT(Hot Fudge and Orange Fizz). To finish, I used a spiral clip from Creative Express, and Michael's brads.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out the Ribbon Carousel blog to see all my AMAZING teammates cards, and also visit the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog to see what they have cooked up!!