Just Bee-utiful!!!

We are on day four of this month's My Favorite Things teasers, and tonight we have two new sets to show you. The new Inspired By Flowers set, and a new set by Claire Keay-Bee Yourself. Before we get to my card, here is some need to know info!!

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 $10 gift vouchers 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 vouchers this week! As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE on Kim's blog.

For my card, I stamped my image on an X-Press It Blending card, and then colored with my Copics. I then layered it with Crushed Curry and Black Licorice. My DP is from the Echo Park Halloween line, and also, the Jillibean Soup Pasta Fagioli line. I used MFT ribbon, American Crafts brads, and Creative Express Spiral Clips. For the border across my yellow dp, I used the new Dizzy Border.....there is a LOT of poke-y hole work with this one, but the end result is AMAZING!!! For my sentiment, I used one of the Sweet Stack Die-namics layers. I LOVE that die!


For the inside, I used all the same supplies as above....I love finishing the insides of my cards, it is a PERFECT way to use up scrap 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 March 1st at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

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

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (February 25th to March 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!!

Hello everyone, and welcome to my FAVORITE day of teasers!! It's PURE INNOCENCE day!! Today we have 5 new Pure Innocence sets to show you, of which, I have used TWO. They are TO DIE FOR this month, and I KNOW one that I used in particular is going to be WAY popular!! Before we get to my cards, here is some need to know info!!

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 $10 gift vouchers 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 vouchers this week! As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE on Kim's blog.


For my first card, I used the new Pure Innocence- Warm Fuzzies. It was stamped on an X-Press It Blending card, and then colored with my Copics. I layered her with So Saffron, Celery, and Bashful Blue. I then used the new Dizzy Doily Die-namic to cut out a piece of Delicate Dots DP from SU. All my ribbons are SU, and my brads are from Michaels.



For the inside, I cut one of the images out of some more of my DP, and then used the new Sweet Stack Die-namics to create my sentiment panel. I actually used the top oval panel, the sentiment panel, on the front of my card, as well.

For my second card, I used the new Pure Innocence- Girl Scout....she is gonna be a popular one!! I grew up in a "girl scout" family, so the organization is near and dear to my heart. It brought my family together when I was a child, and kept us close, while we had some amazing adventures. I attended GS camp with BOTH my parents, and ALL my siblings every summer, even my poor brother. LOL!! He was our camp mascot...and with his super dark tan, bleach blond hair, and WINNING smile...he was a favorite of ALL the girls at camp, young and old...of course, he still is. :) I used some Echo Park Life Is Good pp, paired with Celery and Wasabi card stock. My image was stamped on an X-Press It Blending card, and then colored with my Copics. I used some SU ribbons, and the Oval Chain Die-namic for my border.


On the inside, I used more of the same, and a saying from the founder of the girl scouts, as well.
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 March 1st at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT Boutique

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

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (February 25th to March 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!

C4C76-HI...I Miss U

Hey everyone, and welcome to day TWO of this month's My Favorite Things new release teasers!! Tonight, we have two new sets to show you...Clearly Sentimental About Parenting, and Say What?! Say What is the set I have chosen to show you...and it's MAINLY because it has the most AWESOME Die-namic to go along with it....SPEECH BUBBLES!! YAAAAY!!!

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 $10 gift vouchers 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 vouchers this week! As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE on Kim's blog.


For my card tonight, I started by stamping a previously released Pure Innocence set- , on an X-Press It Blending Card, and then I colored most of her with Copics. I then paper pieced her dress with some Modern Homemaker DP from Cosmo Cricket. It is the PP that was used on the entire card, inside and out, and I paired it with Pink Lemonade, Red Hot, and Garden Green. My ribbon is from MFT, and my brads are from Michael's. I used the new Say What Die-namics...so fun, along with a frame and saying from the new Say What set. My card is also for this week's Crazy 4 Challenges challenge, to use flowers on your card!!

For the inside, I used a bigger speech bubble, and another saying from my set. The pp is from the Modern Homemaker pack as well.

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

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

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (February 25th to March 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!

Let the Teasers BEGIN!!!

Okay, seriously...who is as excited as I am???? Today is day 1 of this month's new release teasers from My Favorite Things, and I am DYING here!! We have so much going on this month, it is just FANTASTIC!! Today we are peeking three new sets, and you will start to see some of the 6 new sets of Die-namics being released this month!! WOOOT!!! The sets you will be seeing today are: Fred Bear-Oopsie Daisy, Flappers- My Favorite Hello, and Sassy and Sweet.


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 $10 gift vouchers 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 vouchers this week! As always, you can find the master list of participating designers HERE on Kim's blog.

I know NONE of you are surprised that I chose to work with the new Fred Bear Oopsie Daisy. I started by stamping him on an X-Press It Blending Card, and then I colored him with my Copics. He was layered with Saffron, Red Hot and Sour Apple. I used some Imaginesce Twitterpated DP, as well. My ribbons are from SU and Michael's. The Die-namics used on the card are the Open Scalloped Die-namic, and the SUPER CUTE new Oopsie Daisy Die-namic. It comes as three parts, and is AWESOME!! I loved creating this flower, and I am NOT a flower person.


For the inside, I used all the same products, but I HAD to use the rest of the sentiment from above, and another from the set. I LOVE the "every single time", it totally sounds like something I would actually say to someone!!


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

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

* Check in on Kim's blog daily (February 25th to March 1st) at 12 AM EST for the complete list of designers participating in today's teasers

Forgotten Stamp Friday-Week 12

Hey everyone, and welcome to this week's Forgotten Stamp Friday challenge! I am starting to REALLY look forward to this challenge every week...I'm having so fun rediscovering forgotten stamps!!
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!! Don't forget to use the keyword FSF12 when uploading to your online gallery!!

This week's forgotten stamp is from the Whipper Snapper Designs set, Little Critters. It is a CRYING SHAME, but I have had this set since it's release...and never, ever, ever used it. I HAVE to stop doing that!!! I used the My Mind's Eye Fine and Dandy pack of paper, and paired it with Orange Fizz, Sno Cone, and Hot Fudge card stock. My ribbons are from SU, and my brads are from Michael's. I stamped my image on a X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored it with my Copics.
Well, that is it for me for now. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you decide to play along!!

Good Times are Flying By BHC....

Tonight is the last night of this month's There She Goes Blog Hop Challenges, and tonight we have two new sets to share with you!! Before we get to it, tonight's hop started at the There She Goes blog...so if you are here now, you should have come from my pal, Jessica's blog!!


“Flying By”

Iwona has done it again! She is bringing us some precious little girls that are ready to capture the joy of spring! Whether chasing balloons or butterflies, these little ones will help express your joy to the recipients of your cards.

“Flying By” is a 3X4 stamp set that includes a total of 5 stamps and will sell for $7.

Would you like a chance to win the “Flying By” stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their “Flying By” 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 “Flying By” stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Feb 26th) during the Release Party Chat.

For my card, I used Pink Lemonade(MFT) and Close to Cocoa card stock. I paired it with some Echo Park Life is Good DP. I used MFT plaid ribbon, Michael's brads, and a Creative Express spiral clip.

“Good Times”

Time is precious to all of us, and Torico has illustrated a new set that showcases that fact! Her sweet and “time”less spring critters will not only have you using your time wisely, but they’ll also be bringing endless smiles to your faces.

“Good Times” is a 4X6 stamp set that includes a total of 11 stamps and will sell for $15.

Would you like a chance to win the “Good Times” stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their “Good Times” 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 “Good Times” stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Feb 26th) during the Release Party Chat.


For my next card, I paired my image, which was colored with Copics, with some Aqua Mist, Wild Cherry and Fossil cardstock. My DP is from the Cosmo Cricket Modern Homemaker. My ribbons are from SU, my brads's are from Michael's, and I used an SU punch for my sentiment.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have fun on the hop!! Next stop is Jodi's blog!!!

In All the Sentimental World BHC!!

Hey everyone, and welcome to day two of this month's There She Goes Blog Hop Challenges!! Tonight we are revealing two new sets, so let's get to it!!!

Sentimental Birthday

Who doesn’t need a sentiment set that consists of various birthday sayings? What’s even better is that this set showcases the gorgeous handwriting of our very own Julie Lacey. If you’ve loved her other sentiment sets, then this one will be another lovely addition!

“Sentimental Birthday” is a 2X6 stamp set that includes a total of 7 stamps and will sell for $7.



Chris Dark is back with another adorable and playfully illustrated canine set that includes butterflies and a precious picket fence. Add in some sensational sentiments, and you’ve got another TSG set that can’t be passed up!

“In All the World” is a 3X4 stamp set that includes a total of 7 stamps and will sell for $7.

Would you like a chance to win the “In All the World” stamp set or the new "Sentimental Birthdays" set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their “In All the World/Sentimental Birthday” 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 “In All the World” or "Sentimental Birthday" stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Feb 26th) during the Release Party Chat.

Tonight's hop started at the There She Goes blog. If you are here now, you should have come from one of my FAVORITE people's blog, our fearless leader, Jessica.

For both my cards today, I used the same paper's and card stock, I just changed up the embellishments. I had so much fun with this set, and it works so PERFECT with the Cosmo Cricket Togetherness collection. I paired it with Wild Cherry, Baja Breeze, and So Saffron. For my sketch, I used a past Sweet Sunday Sketch challenge. All my ribbons are from SU, my brads are from Michael's, and my spiral clip is from Creative Express. For my sentiment, I used the SU modern label punch, but I wanted another layer, so I hand cut one out just a little bigger.

For my next card, I replaced the So Saffron card stock with Fossil. I used different ribbons, but they are still from SU, and my buttons are from Basic Grey. I added some linen thread to them...fun, right?! I have a REALLY hard time using just a sentiment on a card, so I added images from the new In All The World set. When I get a card from my grandma, she always underlines the words she deems important in the card, so I decided to do that, too. My sketch is from this week's Sweet Stop sketch...but I forgot about the Spring twist...so it doesn't exactly count. Oh well!!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Next stop on the hop is my FABULOUS friend, Jodi!! Have fun!!

Wednesday Stamp Club- Week 8!!

It is Wednesday, so it is time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge. This week's sketch is another GREAT one, but I had to alter it a little....I basically made it square. My last two sketch cards have been sentiments only, and I just couldn't bring myself to do another one. Sounds lame, right...I just love my COPICS!!!

So, for my card tonight, I used the Stephanie Fizer set, Thinking of Hoo?. I stamped my image on an MFT Perfect Panel, and then colored it with my Copics. I then layered it with Pacific Point, Summer Sun, and Hot Fudge. I used SU ribbons, Michael's brads, and to add a little fun to my card....I added some googlie eyes. My DP is from the Good Morning Sunshine pack from SU. I used the Simply Scallops Die-namic for my scallops.
Well, that is it for me for now. Be sure to head off to Kim's Blog to get all the details for this week's challenge, and to see a list of all the designer's participating today.
Thanks for stopping by!!

Under the Weather- Blog Hop Challenge

We are so happy to be introducing a new artist joining the TSG team…please welcome MELYSSA CONNOLLY! You may know her artwork from her wildly popular Whimsie Doodles’ store, and she has been gracious enough to design this playful and spring-filled stamp set. Whimsical images, borders, and sentiments included on one fabulous set! You’ll never feel blue or under the weather using this adorable addition to the TSG roll call!

“Under The Weather” is a 4X8 stamp set that includes a total of 25 stamps and will sell for $18.

Would you like a chance to win the “Under The Weather” stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their “Under The Weather” 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 “Under The Weather” stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Feb 26th) during the Release Party Chat.

The first stop on this Blog Hop Challenge is the There She Goes Blog. If you are here now, you should have come from Jessica's FABULOUS blog!! She has some MAJOR talent now, y'all!!

Ok...now...SQUEEEEEEEAAAAALLLL with me!!!! Isn't this set just the CUTEST!!! I am in LOVE...truly!! I had so much fun making this card, and it really got my mojo restarted. In fact, I can't wait to get back to my stamp table!!! I used Basic Grey Urban Prarie DP, which I used in the background, my heart(cut out using MFT Heart Die-namics), and my umbrella. Oh SO FUN!! My cardstock is Blue Raspberry and Pink Lemonade from MFT, and Crushed Curry from SU. My curry ribbon is from SU, and my plaid is from MFT. I used brads from Michael's, in two different sizes, and spiral clips from Creative Express. My scallops were made using the Small Scalloped Die-namic from MFT, and I used SU punches for my sentiment. I followed a previous Sweet Stop Sketch....I really have fun with their's, even though I am NEVER on time.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by....now to head to my sistah from another mistah, JODI'S BLOG...I miss her, so I am headed there, too!!! Have fun!!

Forgotten Stamp Friday-Week 11

Hey everyone, and welcome to this week's Forgotten Stamp Friday challenge! I am starting to REALLY look forward to this challenge every week...I'm having so fun rediscovering forgotten stamps!!
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!! Don't forget to use the keyword FSF11 when uploading to your online gallery!!

I didn't sleep well last night...actually at all, so I am going to make this short and sweet. My image came from the Taylored Expressions- Beary Special set. I paired it with some yummy Fine and Dandy paper from My Mind's Eye. My divine twine came from the Cat's Pajamas. I will be back to link, and all that later...right now, BED!!
Well, that is it for me for now. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you decide to play along!!

Wednesday Stamp Club- Week 7!!

It's Wednesday, so it is time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge. Last week's post was a TAD on the depressing side, so this week, I decided to CHEER THE HECK UP!! Did I succeed?? LOL!!

For this weeks card, the only thing I stamped was my sentiments, again. I layered my saying, from the new Great Outdoors set, with Red Hot and Crushed Curry card stock. My pp is from the Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety pack. I used SU ribbons, MFT baby braddies, and a spiral clip from Creative Express.

My sun was cut out using the Sun Die-namics. I used my previously mentioned card stock colors, but to add an extra layer, and some interest to my sun...I cut out a circle using a 1 1/4in punch from SU.

For the inside, I used more of the same, and another sun cut out of my pp.
Well, that is it for me for now. Be sure to check out the MFT Forum for a look at the sketch, and all the details as to how to enter and whatnot!! Thanks for stopping by, and for a full list of designers participating today, head on over to Kim's blog.

Who's That Musical Girl VIP Hop!!

Welcome to this month's VIP Hop with My Favorite Things. Tonight we are revealing this month's VIP set, as well as the package that goes along with it. It is a limited availability, one day only special, so better get it while you can!! All the details are on Kim's blog, where the hop started, and if you are here now, you should have come from Melody's blog.

For my card tonight, I used the SU Parisian Summer pack. I paired it with Pink Pirouette, and Bravo Burgundy. My image was both colored with Copics, and paper pieced. I used ribbon from MayArts, brads from Michael's, and my spiral clip came from Creative Express.

My scallops were made using the Small Scalloped Edge Die-namic. I used on both the inside, and outside.

For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, but I also used a sentiment from the companion set included in the VIP kit. It will not be available for sale, so be sure to get it now, while you can!!
That is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by, and have fun on the hop. Your next stop is Joanne's blog!