Forgotten Stamp Friday-Week 4

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Hey everyone, welcome back to my blog!! It is time for my Forgotten Stamp Friday challenge!! As some of you might have seen, I started a little "personal" challenge called- Forgotten Stamp Friday!! Basically, I am challenging myself, and YOU, to use some of those poor, dusty, neglected, forgotten stamps from your collection!! I have created my own "keyword", this week's is FSF04. Last week, I had TWO people play along!! Thanks Dawn and Misty!! The only rule is to use a stamp set that hasn't been used in at least 6 months.

For my card today, I used one of the first Our Craft Lounge sets I ever got!! I just LOVE Pea-nut...he's so cute!! He was stamped on am MFT perfect panel, and then colored with my Copics. I then layered him with Regal Rose, Rose Red, and Hot Fudge card stock. I followed Mercy's LAST sketch....so sad, and cut out my circle panel with the MFT Decorative Doily Die-namic. My DP is from the Basic Grey Bittersweet pack. The gingham ribbon I used is from SU.

Well, that is it for me for now!! I can't wait to see if you play along!! Be sure to use the keyword FSF04, or come back here and leave me a link in the comments!! There is no time limit, just be sure to use the right keyword, and have FUN!! Have a great day!!

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It's Time!!!

Hey everyone!! My Favorite Things has made some changes to our release line up, which means we are starting our teasers a day early, YAAAAY!! All the important info is down at the bottom of this post, that way you can stay on top of all the going's on!! For tonight, we are starting with day one of our new release teasers!! Tonight's set's are: More Essential Sentiments, and Clearly Sentimental about Time. Want a chance to win one of these sets?

Today, there is a prize hidden on one of the designer's blog posts. As you make your way through the Teaser Time posts, simply leave a comment on each blog, for your chance to win one of two sets being given away today. A winner will be chosen from the comments on the pre-selected blog before tomorrow's teaser list goes live, and will be posted on Kim's blog HERE. Be sure to check tomorrow to see if YOU are the winner. You can play along each day for your chance to win. We will be giving away TEN new release sets this week! As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE on Kim's blog.


For my card today, I decided to use the More Essential Sentiments set!! It was designed to go along with the new Layered Label Die-namic being released!! Cute, huh!! I used it to cut out my DP panels, and sentiment panel. The DP I used is from the My Mind's Eye Fine and Dandy pack. I paired it with Regal Rose, Hot Fudge, and Blu Raspberry card stock.


I used the Flower Trio Die-namic to make my flowers, which I accented with an Michael's brad. My ribbon is from MFT.

For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, and another wonderful sentiment from this set!!
Have you SEEN the new designers that have joined MFT??? I have updated my blog roll, but I got to tell you....they are some of my FAVORITE people!! Both the challenge team, and our design team are AMAZING, and are now even more amazing thanks to the addition of these AWESOME ladies!!

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by!! Before you go, here is all the need to know info!!

* All the new stamp sets, Die-namics, and new products are available January 4th at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

* The release party is on Tuesday, January 4th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the SCS, MFT Forum

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (December 31st-January 4th) at 12 AM EST for the complete list of designers participating in today's teasers

* Participate in the guest designer contest in the MFT Forum for your chance to win over $100 in stamps!

Love Birds and Sentimental Blog Hop Challenge

Hey everyone, and welcome to the last day of There She Goes Blog Hop Challenges!!

You’ll fall love with “Love Birds”. This set, illustrated by Torico, showcases a number of prim-and-proper birdies just dying to enhance your lovely creations. With accents like a scroll-like bird cage, beautiful branch, and whimsical sentiments this stamp set will make your heart got pitter-pat!

Love Birds is a 4x8 stamp set that includes a total of 18 stamps and will sell for $18 (Illustrated by Torico)

“Sentimental” is a must-have set for any card maker! A combination of type print and the scriptive handwriting of our very own Julie Lacey are showcased beautifully. These sentiments are not only versatile, but can be also used for everyday creations.

Sentimental is a 2x6 mini set that includes a total of 6 stamps and will sell for $7
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Would you like a chance to win the Sentimental and Love Birds stamp sets? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Sentimental/Love Birds Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own “Sentimental”/”Love Birds” stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Jan. 1st) during the Release Party Chat.

The first stop on this hop is the There She Goes blog!! If you are here now, you should have come from one of the most amazing people in MY world's blog...Jessica, Miss There She Goes herself!!

For my first card, I used the new Love Birds set. I paired it with some Basic Grey Urban Prairie paper. I layered it with Regal Rose, Crushed Curry and Blu Raspberry(MFT). I used MFT Gingham ribbon, and the MFT Open Scalloped Die-namic. My buttons...which are being hid by my HUGE watermark...I need to figure out how to make that smaller, are all from MFT(Summer and Spring Collection).

For my second card, I started with this week's Sweet Stop sketch. My sentiment was stamped on a piece of Gina K. White, and I then added a bird, and some hearts from the Love Bird's set. My image was layered with Crushed Curry, Wild Wasabi, and Black Licorice(MFT) card stock. My DP is Basic Grey Origins. I used MFT gingham ribbon, and on my spiral clip, I used SU ribbons. My brads are from Michael's. I added a tiny bit of glitter to my hearts...cause I needed a little sparkle in my life!!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Your next stop is Jodi's blog....I just LUV her!!

Buckets of Love Blog Hop Challenge

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you will definitely want to invest in a stamp set that is not only whimsical, but also versatile. Staying true to Torico’s clean and magical illustration style, this set features a bucket and a barrel that can be filled with all sorts of goodies (and the sentiments are to die for as well)! You’ll enjoy hours of creating and coloring with this fabulous set!

Buckets of Love is a 4x6 stamp set that includes a total of 18 stamps and will sell for $15

Would you like a chance to win the “Buckets of Love” stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their “Buckets of Love” Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own “Buckets of Love” stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Jan. 1st) during the Release Party Chat.

The first stop on this hop is the There She Goes blog, if you are here now you should have come from Jessica's blog!!


For my card,I stamped the flower image from this super cute set, and my bucket, and I colored them with Copics. After coloring them, I cut them out and added them to a piece of Gina K. White. I then layered them with some Pretty in Pink, Berrylicious(MFT) and Hot Fudge(MFT). My ribbon is from MFT as well, and my brads are from Michael's. The DP I used is from the October Afternoon Daydream collection. Yummmy!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Now OFF to two see Jodi!

Wonderful Winter Wishes Blog Hop Challenge!!

Today marks the beginning of our sneak peeks of this month’s new releases. This first set, illustrated by Torico, showcases some precious images of children enjoying their snowy environment. It never fails, just when you think that you have sent out Christmas cards to everyone on your list, you will receive one in the mail that makes you say 'I forgot to send them one!'. This stamp set is perfect for making cards to send after the holidays to let those people know that you care (even if you did forget to send one earlier hee hee)!

Wonderful Winter Wishes is a 4x6 stamp set that includes a total of 12 stamps and will sell for $15

Would you like a chance to win the “Wonderful Winter Wishes” stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their “Wonderful Winter Wishes” Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own “Wonderful Winter Wishes” stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Jan. 1st) during the Release Party Chat.

The first stop on this hop is the There She Goes Blog, if you are here now you should have come from Jessica's blog!!

I finally got my card made!! I stamped my image on an MFT Perfect Panel, then colored it with my Copics. My card stock is Wild Cherry and Baja Breeze. I used one of my go to sketches, making my patchwork pattern with some Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather DP. I added a ton of Michael's brads, and some SU ribbon.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Sorry I was late!! Now OFF to two see Jodi! It was her birthday(the 27th), so wish her cute butt a good one!!

Happy Birthday to my BSF!!!

Today is my BSF Jodi Collin's birthday!! Happy Birthday my sweet friend, you know I love ya!!! To celebrate Jodi's birthday, we are having a Birthday Blog Hop!! Today's hop started at Karen Motz's blog, so head on over there to get started!! If you are here now, you should have come from Jodi's real life friend, Ann Kranitz's blog!! She is SO LUCKY...she actually gets to stamp with Jodi..in the flesh!! JEALOUS!!

For my card today, I used the super cute, Something Special Just For You, Pure Innocence set. I haven't had a chance to use it, so it is SUPER special just for Jodi!! I used a Sweet Stop sketch, and some yummy MME Fine and Dandy DP. My ribbon is from MFT, and my brads are from Michael's. The image was stamped on an MFT Perfect Panel, then colored with Copics. I used Regal Rose, Hot Fudge, and Berrylicious.

The border was made with my Dainty Dots Border....yum.

For the inside, I used more of the same DP, and another sentiment from this set!!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Next stop on this WONDERFUL birthday hop is the SUPAH talented, Charmaine's Blog. I miss her so much, so I am headed there now, too!! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!! Don't forget to go show Jodi how much YOU love her!!

Altered Recipe Box

I decided to make a few gifts this year, and this is one of them!! I started with a $1 recipe box from the dollar bin at Michael's.

I then covered it with the paper of my choice, and then sanded the edges. My DP was bought at Michael's, by the way.

I then used my What's Cooking? a la mode, by stamping her on an Perfect Panel, then coloring her with my Copics.




I used the Star Die-namics, as well as, the Framed Greetings Die-namics to decorate my box. I REALLY hope she liked it!!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

Heartfelt Thanks...

to all my blog readers, friends, family, team members and everyone else reading this!! You have made this year one that I will never forget!! To you and yours, have a VERY Merry Christmas!! This card, is for you all!!

For my card today, I used the new Heartfelt set from My Favorite Things. I paired it with some Paper Studio DP bought at Hobby Lobby. The only card stock I used is Fossil from MFT, and white from Gina K. Designs. My image was stamped on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then colored with my Copics. The ribbons I used are from SU, brads from Michael's brads, and Creative Express spiral clips.

For the inside, I used more of all the same supplies, and some more of the YUMMY Paper Studio DP. It is sorta country, but, hey...I'm sorta from the country.
Well, that is it for me for now!!! Again, I hope you all have a VERY Merry Christmas!! Have an amazing day, and thank you SO MUCH for stopping by!!

Forgotten Stamp Friday-Week 3

Hey everyone, welcome back to my blog!! It is time for my Forgotten Stamp Friday challenge!! As some of you might have seen, I started a little "personal" challenge called- Forgotten Stamp Friday!! Basically, I am challenging myself, and YOU, to use some of those poor, dusty, neglected, forgotten stamps from your collection!! I have created my own "keyword", this week's is FSF03. Last week, I had TWO people play along!! I was so EXCITED!! Thanks Dawn and Jodi!! The only rule is to use a stamp set that hasn't been used in at least 6 months.

For my card tonight, I not only used a stamp I have had for over 6 months, but one that has NEVER seen ink. Why do I do that?? SUCH a cute image!! I started by stamping my Polly Packages image from Stamping Bella, on a piece of MFT Cream Perfect Panel. She was then layered with Wild Cherry and Black Licorice. The embossed snowflake layer is one of the sold pieces from my Paper Studio paper pack. I used Mercy's sketch, as well.
Well, that is it for me for now!! I can't wait to see if you play along!! Be sure to use the keyword FSF03, or come back here and leave me a link in the comments!! There is no time limit, just be sure to use the right keyword, and have FUN!! Have a great day!!

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SSS84- More Christmas...

Hey everyone!! There She Goes is about to start peeks for this month's new release, so I wanted to take this opportunity to play with one of last month's sets, before any more sets get released!!

For my card tonight, I used the Wrapped In Joy set from There She Goes. I stamped my image on an MFT Perfect Panel, then colored it with my Copics. I then layered it with Baja Breeze and Wild Cherry CS. My DP is from the Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather pack. I used SU ribbons, Michael's brads, and Creative Express spiral clips. The sketch that I used, is from the Sweet Shop. Super fun!!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

WSC- Die-namics!!

It is time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge, and anytime I get an excuse to use two of my FAVORITE products: My Favorite Things stamps, and Die-namics....I just can't resist!! This week's challenge is to make a card or project with Die-namics as the focus. For more info, and to chat with fellow participants, head on over to the MFT Forum where the new challenge thread will be posted in the morning!! For now...stay here. LOL!!

For my card, I used the new Pure Innocence-Love You With All My Heart. I am still in Christmas card mode, so I decided to use it as a Christmas image. My sentiment comes from the Merry KISSmas set. I used Wild Cherry, Hot Fudge, and baja Breeze card stock for my card, paired with some SU DP. My brads are from SU, as well as my ribbon. I also used a Heidi Swapp ghost snowflake shape.



I used the Snowflake Trio Die-namic, Decorative Doily Die-namic, and Hearts a Plenty Die-namic on my card. Fun, right!! I love that MFT has their own set of Dies....too fun!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out the MFT blog for a list of other designers who have posted this week!! Thanks for stopping by!

Changing of the Seasons

It's time again for the There She Goes Changing Of The Seasons sale! To celebrate the start of winter, we have 5 select stamp sets available at 15% off of their regular retail price. This sale only lasts until Jan. 28 so scoop up your sets before they disappear!!

Dadisms $20.40 (reg. $24) *gallery*
By The Sea $20.40 (reg. $24) *gallery*

Art Is the Window $15.30 (reg. $18) *gallery*
Bit of Stardust $15.30 (reg. $18) *gallery*
Autumn Mosaic $15.30 (reg. $18) *gallery*

For my card today, I chose to use the Bit of Stardust set that is part of this sale. I hadn't had a chance to play with the last Crazy 4 Challenges sketch that was posted, so I decided that I would use it today! My images were all stamped and colored with Copics, then cut out and added to a panel made of Gina K. White, Pretty In Pink, and Hot Fudge. My DP is from October Afternoon(Daydream).
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!! Happy Shopping!!

TSG86- BUTTONS!!

This week’s There She Goes challenge is brought to us by our Trendy of the Week, Iwona! This week we want you to grab your buttons and showcase them on your creations! Use them as a focal point, or simply embellish with them…the choice is yours. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that utilizes buttons, 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 (Dec. 27th). 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 look out 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 TSG86 so we can check out your beautiful work!


For my card, I used a past Sketch For You To Try for my layout. My main image is from the new Penguin Pals set from There She Goes. I masked the candy cane into his hand, and then colored the whole image with my Copics. Wild Wasabi, and Red Hot are the colors of card stock I have used, and my buttons are from Wal-mart. I used MFT ribbon, and Creative Express spiral clips, as well.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!! For more inspiration, be sure to check out the There She Goes blog to see what the other girls have come up with!

Forgotten Stamp Friday-Week 2

Hey everyone, welcome back to my blog!! You KNOW I love it when you visit, right?? Last week, as some of you might have seen, I started a little "personal" challenge called- Forgotten Stamp Friday!! Basically, I am challenging myself, and YOU, to use some of those poor, dusty, neglected, forgotten stamps from your collection!! I have created my own "keyword", this week's is FSF02. Last week, I had TWO people play along!! I was so EXCITED!! Thanks Dawn and Becca!! The only rule is to use a stamp set that hasn't been used in at least 6 months.

So, for today's card, I used my, The Magic of Christmas, set from Gina K. Designs. I stamped my GORGEOUS image on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then colored it in with my Copics. I then layered it with Baja Breeze, Wild Cherry and Hot Fudge card stock. My DP is from an old SU Christmas Pack(Alpine....I dunno). My sketch was the Mojo Monday sketch from a couple weeks ago. The ribbon I used is from MFT, and the brads are from Michael's.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!! If you decide to play along...and I HOPE you do, either leave me a comment here, or be sure to add the above mentioned keyword so I can find your card in the SCS gallery easily!!