You're Too Cute..

Hey everyone, we are getting closer to the release, WOOHOO!! Tonight marks day 4 of this month's new release teasers from My Favorite Things, and we have some CUTENESS to show you today!! The sets being previewed today are: Enjoy Every Moment by Claire Keay, and Inspired By Butterflies.

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, I'm not certain what got into me, but there is a LOT going on that I don't normally do. Do you see the lined paper, a la Joanne Basile...yep, that's a new one on me!! And that Notebook Edge Die-namic...that's Jody Morrow's fault!! The bright colors?? Well, I blame the weather...it is warm-ish and sunny right now, and compared to what it has been I am LOVING it!! I even used felt....really, I went all out, LOL!! My card stock is Blu Raspberry from MFT, and Melon Mambo from SU. I used some striped American Crafts DP, and the lined is from the Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday collection. I used Michael's brads, and SU ribbons. I used my Hearts a Plenty Die-namic to cut my hearts out of the MM card stock, and some White MFT Felt, and the Button Quartet Die-namic to cut out my DP button.



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 February 1st at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

* The release party is on Tuesday, February 1st from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the SCS, MFT Forum

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (January 28th to February 1st) 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!

Pure Innocence Sunday!!

It is time for day three of this month's new release teasers from My Favorite Things, and that means that today is Pure Innocence day!! My FAVORITE day of teasers...well, they all are really, because I am TRULY blessed to be a part of this MAGNIFICENT company!! Today, there are 5 new PI's being introduced: Butterfly Kisses, Believe in Magic, You're So Tweet, Primrose, and Out on a Limb. I have seen LOTS of samples from my team mates, and let me tell you...WOW!! These girls ROCK! I have chosen to use the new Butterfly Kisses...swwwwooooonnnn!!!

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.

I started by stamping my girl on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then I colored her with my Copics. Her wings were paper pieced with some of my yummy October Afternoon Daydream paper. I then layered her with Berrylicious, Orange Fizz, and Hot Fudge. I followed this week's Sweet Stop Sketch, as well. My ribbon is from MFT, and my brads are from Michael's. I used the new Butterflies Die-namic for my corner embellishment.

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 February 1st at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

* The release party is on Tuesday, February 1st from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the SCS, MFT Forum

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (January 28th to February 1st) 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!

Capture Each Moment...

Hey everyone, and welcome to day two of this month's New Release Teasers from My Favorite Things. Tonight we have three new sets to show you again: Flopsey- Smooth Sailing, Twisted Foursome, and Jolinne- Catch a Star. I have chosen to use the new Jolinne, but the other two are CALLING to me!!

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, I started by stamping my Jolinne on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then colored her with my Copics. She was layered with Dusty Durango and Crushed Curry. My butterflies were cut out with the new Butterflies Die-namic being released this month!! I added mini brads down their centers to make them special, lol! My sun was cut out using my Curry card stock, and some more DP...Razzleberry Lemonade from SU. My ribbon is from May Arts, and my brads are from both Michael's and MFT. I used the new Simply Scallops Die-namics to make my scalloped layers, as well. You can't see my sentiment very well, my bad, but it says Capture Each Moment...so pretty!!
Here are the Die-namics I used for today's card!!



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 February 1st at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

* The release party is on Tuesday, February 1st from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the SCS, MFT Forum

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (January 28th to February 1st) 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!

Crazy 4 Challenges-Vintage/Shabby Chic

Okay, now seriously, be kind to me....BE KIND. I am NOT a Vintage-y, Shabby Chic, kinda girl...at all. I LOVE the look of it, and admire people that can pull it off, but I HATE it when I do it. It never looks right to me....egad!! Unfortunately for me, this week's challenge over at the Crazy 4 Challenges blog is to make a one of "those" kind of cards...and not being one to back down from a challenge, I struggled through.

I literally pulled out all my tricks for this card. I even used flowers, PRIMA flowers, and my old Vanilla Hodge Podge Hardware kit from SU. Wow. I started by stamping my Cupid image from the My Favorite Things Inspired by Love set, in Pale Plum ink. I then stamped my sentiment over that with Perfect Plum. I then layerd the image with those two colors of card stock, and some Mellow Moss. The edges were lightly sponged with Pale Plum ink, as well. My crochet trim came from MFT, and I used the MFT Faux Crochet Border Die-namics.


Well, that is it for me for now. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!! Be sure to hop around and check out my other crazies!! LOVE these girls!!

• Angela Wood
  
• Barbara Anders
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone<--you are here!!
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Turner
• Lynda Benden
• Maria Bell
  
• Silke Kittman
• Silke Ledlow
  
• Tammy Hershberger
• Vicki Garrett

You Spin My Spurs

WOOHOO!! It is time for this month's My Favorite Things new release teasers to start, and I for one, and SUPER excited!! Aren't you??!! Tonight, we have three new sets to show you, as well as a peek at a new companion line for the Die-namics!! I have made a card using the new Fred Bear Out West....cause I love me some Fred Bear!!

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.

I won't bore you with a ton of details, but I will say that Fred was stamped on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then colored with my Copics. I then layered him with Really Rust, Sage Shadow, and Hot Fudge. My DP is an OLD SU pack. My border was made using the Star Border Die-namic, and my stars were made using the Stacking Stars Die-namic. The ribbon is one I got from an MFT pack from a long while ago...so long, I don't remember which one, LOL!




For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, and I stamped the cactus from the set onto my DP.
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 February 1st at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

* The release party is on Tuesday, February 1st from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the SCS, MFT Forum

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (January 28th to February 1st) 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!

Forgotten Stamp Friday-Week 8

Hey everyone, and welcome to this week's Forgotten Stamp Friday post!! This card is pulling double duty this week, as it is also my sample for this month's Guest Designer Challenge for My Favorite Things. For more details about that, check out this thread here, on SCS. I can't WAIT to see what you all come up with using our "Recipe For Love". LOL!! Don't forget, the winner can get up to $100 worth of free stamps, as well as, get to post along side the DT next month during teasers and participate in our monthly blog hop!! Cool, right??!!

If you aren't familiar with the Forgotten Stamp Friday challenge, it's a challenge I pose to myself, and all my friends and readers to make a card or project using a stamp that hasn't been used or has been owned and NOT used for at least six months. You don't have to post ON Friday to play along, so don't worry about that, just have fun, and be sure to leave a link so I can jump around and see what you have been up to!!

For my card, I used the Amanda Baird set Love at First Sight. Apparently, I am a moron, an it is no longer available, which is just about par for my course, but it is a stamp that I own, and love, and I haven't used in FOREVER....oh well, I suck. LOL!! My DP is an old SU pack, and my card stock is all from SU.
Well, that is it for me for now....better go, before I mess anything else up. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!!

To My Favorite Secret Agent...

Happy Birthday BOOOOOOOONNNNNDDDDD!!!! LOL!!

If you are just now joining us, no, I am not having a seizure!! Today, we are celebrating the birthday of the ever fabulous, amazingly talented, wildly hilarious, and SWEET as sugar, Wendy Bond!! You may know her from her blog, Bond Girl Bliss, but if you TRULY know her...she is a TREAT!! I love her more than I can explain, so when I was asked to participate in her birthday hop I was MORE than enthusiastic!! Today's hop started at Karen's Blog...the ringleader. If you are here now, you should have come from Cath Groden's blog.

For my card, I used the super cute, Time To Celebrate à la mode set. She was stamped on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then colored with my Copics. I used the MFT Banner Strip Die-namic, and the Banner Day Alphabet, to make my Wendy banner. She better know that I love her, because I used the LAST of my FAVORITE paper on this card...I may have a tiny strip left, but not much!! I used the Small Scalloped Border Die-namic to make my Wild Cherry scalloped layer under my FAVORITE DP panel.



For the inside, I used MORE of my favorite DP...because I LOVE her....LOL!! I also used one of my favorite sayings from the MFT set, Lovin' From The Oven.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Your next stop is Jody Morrow's blog....isn't she FABULOUS!!

To my girl Wendy:
Thank you for being there for me when I need a laugh, a cry, a shoulder, a pat on the back, a friend, a partner in crime, and some of the best advice I have ever received. I never imagined that meeting people through this little hobby(obsession), would allow me to meet people that I connect with INSTANTLY, and think of as friends....even though we've never met in person, I feel like I know you and I KNOW that we would be the BEST of friends if you were here in "real" life. I love you girl, hope you have a birthday that is as amazing as you are, and as amazing as I think you are!! HUGS and KISSES......you ho!!!

Day or Night and Sentimental Thank You BHC

Hey everyone, and welcome to the final day of this month's There She Goes teasers!! Tonight, we have TWO more sets for you to see, so head to the There She Goes blog to get started. If you are here now, you should have come from Jessica's blog!!

Torico’s newly-illustrated set “Day Or Night” showcases adorable houses along with several accents and sentiments that enhance each image, and make this home-themed set a must have for any cardmaker!

Day or Night is a 4x8 stamp set that includes a total of 34 of stamps and will sell for $18.
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Are you dying for another fabulous set showcasing more beautiful handwriting from our very own Julie Lacey? The wait is over! This sentiment set is yet another versatile and stunning addition that you will be thankful to have!

Sentimental Thank You is a 2x6 stamp set that includes a total of 6 of stamps and will sell for $7.

Would you like a chance to win the Day or Night & Sentimental Thank You stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Day or Night & Sentimental Thank You 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 Day or Night & Sentimental Thank You stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Jan 29th) during the Release Party Chat.


For my card tonight, I created my little scene using four stamps from this set: the houses, two different clouds, and the sun. I colored it all with my Copics, and then layered it with Berrylicious(MFT), Crushed Curry(SU), and Ripe Avocado(PTI). My ribbon is from SU, and I used the Small Scalloped Die-namics from MFT for my scallops. My sentiment was cut out using a tag die from Spellbinders, but I cut off one end of it. I followed the Sweet Stop Sketch from this past week, as well.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great time on the rest of the hop!! Next stop, JODI'S Blog!!

Love and Happy Mail Blog Hop Challenge

Hey Everyone!! Tonight we are peeking two new sets at There She Goes, and I think you are going to love them!! I only have a sample with the one, but I am SURE the other girls will have something for you to see!! Tonight's hop started at the There She Goes blog. If you are here now, you should have come from Jessica's blog.

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you will definitely want to invest in this stamp set illustrated by Jessica. These bold-lined images can be used as either the focal point of your creation or used as accents with other love-themed sets.

Love is a 2x6 stamp set that includes a total of 11 of stamps and will sell for $7.
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Who doesn’t like to receive happy mail? The little girls in this set illustrated by our very own Iwona Palamountain sure do! Whether wishing someone a happy birthday or sending that special friend a pick-me-up, this adorable set will brighten anyone’s day!

Happy Mail is a 3x4 stamp set that includes a total of 7 of stamps and will sell for $7.
Would you like a chance to win the Love & Happy Mail mini stamp sets? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Love & Happy Mail 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

For my card tonight, I used the new Happy Mail set. She was stamped on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then colored with my Copics. I paired her with some Georgia Peach DP, and layered her with Regal Rose, So Saffron, and Ripe Avocado(PTI).
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by!! The next stop is Jodi's blog!!

MFTWSC4- Congratulations

Wow, there is a TON of white on this card. LOL!! I have been sick all week, and stamping has been a CHALLENGE for me. I want to, I just can't get my head, heart, and hands on the same page. Anywho, today is Wednesday, so it is time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge. We have gone to an ALL sketch format, which is definitely a YAAAAY and WIN for me....I love me some sketches!!

I started with a piece of Basic Grey Sugared DP that I cut out using my Dainty Lace Doily Die-namic. I then used a piece of Pretty in Pink taffeta and fed it through the holes...fun, huh!! My white ribbon is from May Arts, and my brads are from Michael's. I paired it with True Thyme and Pretty in Pink card stock.

My image is from the Jolinne- Ballet Recital set. I stamped it on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then colored it with my Copics. Isn't she so sweet!!
Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by!! Be sure to head to Kim's blog to see the list of other designers playing along today!! For all the details, head to the MFT Forum on Splitcoast Stampers.

Back In 10...Chasing Butterflies...

Hey everyone....it's TIME!! Time for what, you ask? Time for this month's new release blog hop challenges from There She Goes!! You are gonna LOVE today's set...and all of them, really!! Let's get to it!! First stop on the hop is at the There She Goes Blog, so head there to get started!! If you are back here, now, you should have come from Jessica's Blog...I just love that girl!!

Is the winter chill getting you down? Do you need to take a break from the hectic activities of everyday life? Just sit down and enjoy this beautifully illustrated set from Di Carubia! These furry friends know how to relax and enjoy nature; and we’re certain that these whimsical images will not only bring a smile to your face, but they will also warm your heart!

Back In 10 is a 4x6 stamp set that includes a total of 17 of stamps and will sell for $15.

Would you like a chance to win the Back In 10 stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Back In 10 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 Back In 10 stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Feb. 1st) during the Release Party Chat.

For my card today, I pulled out my Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday paper. I paired it with Pink Pirouette, Bermuda Bay and Orange Fizz. My image was stamped on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then colored with Copics. I used SU ribbons, and Michael's brads.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Next stop on the hop is the EVER fabulous, and LOVELY: JODI!! Have FUN!!

TSG91- Happy Mail

It is time for another There She Goes challenge, and this week we have a great sketch challenge for you to try!

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that uses the provided sketch, 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 (Jan 31st). 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 TSG91 so we can check out your beautiful work!


For my card, I am being sneaky and showing you something you haven't seen before...but isn't she AWESOME...for more peeks of this SUPER CUTE set, be sure to check out the There She Goes blog on the 26th...I can't wait!!
I am DYING here...Mom thinks it's the flu. I just barely got this one made...ugh! If you need any details, feel free to email me!! Until then...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..................

A Loveosauras Sketch For You To Try

I've missed my Little Loveosaurus stamp set, so I decided now was a GREAT time to play with it!! I still laugh at myself for not realizing that there was a person inside that mouth...big duh!!

For my card, I stamped the image on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then colored it's spikes with Copics. The body was paper pieced with some Love Always DP from SU...yes, I know, I am QUITE the paper hoarder(trust me, you have NO idea). My cardstock colors are Pretty in Pink, Taken With Teal, and Close To Cocoa. My ribbon is from MFT, brads are from Michael's, and my spiral clip is from Creative Express. I used the Small Scalloped Die-namics to border my top DP panel. If you don't recognize it, my sketch is the SFYTT for the month of January.
Well, that is if for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!!

Crazy 4 Challenges- Maria's Sketch

This week's Crazy 4 Challenges challenge is a sketch being hosted by Maria. I LOVE a good sketch, so I couldn't wait to play along!! If you would like 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 C4C71. Don't forget to come back here and link it on Mr Linky so that everyone else can see it too.

For my card, I used the new Buckets of Love set from There She Goes. It was stamped on an MFT perfect panel, and then colored with my Copics. I then layered the image with Jellybean Green, Ruby Red, and Blush Blossom. My brads are from Michael's, and my ribbon is from May Arts. I am fighting a WICKED cold, so this was about the most I could muster for today. I am so ready to feel better again!!
That is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by...germy hugs!! Be sure to check out the other crazies, and see what they have been up to!!

• Angela Wood
  
• Barbara Anders
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone<--you are here!!
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Turner
• Lynda Benden
• Maria Bell
  
• Silke Kittman
• Silke Ledlow
  
• Tammy Hershberger
• Vicki Garrett