Forgotten Stamp Friday-Week 17

Hey everyone, and welcome to Forgotten Stamp Friday.....where is my card...well, it's part of my My Favorite Things teaser post for today, so be sure to head there to see it!! Not familiar with this challenge...well, you should be!! Every week, I challenge myself, and all of you, to make a card using your poor, lonely, dusty, unused, forgotten stamps. I feel guilty with the sheer VOLUME of stamps that I own in comparison to what I ACTUALLY use, so this challenge is one that helps me to ease my guilt a little. There are NO rules, just that you
a)PLAY ALONG
b) use a stamp that is either unused or owned and un-inked for 6 months
c) come back and add yourself to the linky thingy so I can see what you've done
d) be sure if you upload to SCS, that you use the keyword FSF17...that way I can find you!!

There is no time limit, this is just a jumping off point for you to get into those old stamp sets, and show them some love.
Here's a little peeky of my sample, but seriously, go see the whole thing!!


Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!! Don't forget to add yourself to my linky thingy.

TSG100- Happy Birthday

This week’s challenge is being issued by our Trendsetter of the Week, Kim! She wants us to create a card that uses NO MARKERS…no Copics, no Tombow Markers…NO MARKERS AT ALL! Can you believe it? So reach for those pastels, colored pencils, or other coloring mediums that you’ve been neglecting and show them some love this week! And as always, 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 no markers, 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 (Apr 3rd). 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 TSG100 so we can check out your beautiful work!

Poppies: $18.00 $15.30

Spring Fever: $24.00 $20.40

Chem. 101: $7.00 $5.95

Sweet Pea: $7.00 $5.95

Right now, There She Goes has their changing of the seasons sale going on, so be sure to get in on that action!!!

For my card tonight, I used the Sweet Pea set which is part of the sale going on right now. Since Kim said no markers...I had to revert to some old coloring tactics...I water colored. It kinda hurt a lot. After water coloring my image with SU reinkers and an aquapainter, I layered it with Soft Sky and Wild Cherry. My DP is part of the Cosmo Cricket Modern Homemaker line. My ribbon is from MFT, and the scallops are from the Small Scalloped Die-namics.
Well, that is it for me for now. Thanks for stopping by...have a great day!!!

MFTWSC13- My Favorite Hello

Happy Wednesday people, long time, no see!! I needed a little break from blogging and stamping, but I HOPE with the new My Favorite Things release looming near, it is time to get crackin!! Teasers start on Friday, and I am SUPER excited!! Enough about that, that's not why you are here.....nope, you are here because it is Wednesday, so that means it is time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge. This week's sketch is another amazing one, so let's get to it!!

For my card tonight, I started by stamping both main images from my Flapper Doodles- My Favorite Hello set on a X-Press It Blending card. I then colored them with my Copics. Jelly Bean Green, and Sour Apple were used as layers, as well as Black Licorice. My PP is from the Basic Grey Lime Rickey pack. I used some MFT ribbon, along with some Black Twine, also bought from MFT. My flowers were cut out using the Flower Trio and Leaf Trio Die-namics. I used my Simply Scalloped Die-namics for my scallops, and my sentiment was cut out by hand.




For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, and another saying from the card. For my sentiment, I used another set of dies, the Sweet Stack Die-namics. Gotta love a Die-namic you can layer!!

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by and have great day! Head on over to Kim's blog to see a list of the other designers participating today, and to the MFT forum on SCS for more details as well!!

SSS101....Technology BYTES!

A few days ago, we had the There She Goes blog hop, where we showed off the new Technology Bytes set that was released tonight, but I had WAY too bad a migraine to stamp with it. I had a card started, and promised to post it when I got it done....ya, that was like 15mins ago. lol!!

I am IN LOVE with the snarky and FABULOUS sentiments in this new set, and I know you will be, too.....Textually Frustrated....that's just priceless!! My phone was colored with Copics, then cut out and covered with Crystal Effects. I layered it on top of some Red Hot and Black Licorice card stock. My ribbons are from SU(the red) and MFT(plaid). I used a TON of brads, and a spiral clip from Creative Express. My scallops were made with the Simply Scalloped Die-namics. My sketch is this week's Sweet Stop Sketch.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Crazy 4 Challenges-Silke's Sketch 2

Hey everyone!! It's time for another Crazy 4 Challenges challenge, and for her last challenge this month, Silke has created this awesome sketch for us. This week, is our sponsor week, and this month's is Sparkle Creations. There are two super cute sets up for grabs, so if you want to play along, here are some details....

If you decide 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 C4C80. Don't forget to come back here and link it on Mr Linky so that everyone else can see it too.


I started by stamping my image, Cupcake Ruby, on an X-Press It Blending Card. I colored it with my Copics, and then layered her with Wild Cherry(MFT), Lemon Drop(MFT), and Spring Rain(PTI). My pp is from the Lilybee's Hello Sunshine pack. I used Michael's brads, SU punches, and MFT ribbons. I used a sentiment from the a la mode set, Birthday Girl.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Don't forget to check out the other girls and their fabulous creations!!

• 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

Forgotten Stamp Friday-Week 16

One often wonders how they can be late for their own challenge, but when you are me....anything is possible!! LOL!! Now seriously, I am NOT late..since there are no time restrictions, but I DID plan on having this posted last night. You know what they say, though...life happens while you are busy making plans.
With that said, WELCOME MY LOVELIES to this week's Forgotten Stamp Friday challenge!! Not familiar with this challenge...well, you should be!! Every week, I challenge myself, and all of you, to make a card using your poor, lonely, dusty, unused, forgotten stamps. I feel guilty with the sheer VOLUME of stamps that I own in comparison to what I ACTUALLY use, so this challenge is one that helps me to ease my guilt a little. There are NO rules, just that you a)PLAY ALONG, b) use a stamp that is either unused or owned and un-inked for 6 months c) come back and add yourself to the linky thingy so I can see what you've done, and d) be sure if you upload to SCS, that you use the keyword FSF16...that way I can find you!! There is no time limit, this is just a jumping off point for you to get into those old stamp sets, and show them some love.

For my card today, I decided to use one of my FAVORITE a la mode sets, Groovy Girl. She was used the first month that she was released, and the poor thing has been sitting on my shelf crying since. Can't we all just get along???;) I stamped her on an X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored her spunky little butt with my Copics. My DP is from the Basic Grey Lime Rickey collection. I paired it with Wild Cherry, Orange Fizz, and Blue Raspberry. I used some Maraschino twine, which I bought from the MFT store. I used some white felt from MFT to make my clouds using the Cloud Die-namics. I also used part of the Sweet Stack Die-namics, and Simply Scalloped Die-namics, as well.



For the inside, I used more of the same, but I decided to use the Say What Die-namics for my sentiment. I also cut out a peace sign, so it could hang over the DP.....that was a lesson in patience right there, let me tell ya.



Before I let you run away, I wanted to give you another head's up on a sale at MFT, which ends today...run, don't walk!!

Spring Cleaning Sale

We've been spring cleaning here at MFT! We found a huge number of products that were limited edition, retired, or are retiring, and we have filled a big box full of our finds.

From Wednesday, March 23 though Friday, March 25, we are having a Spring Cleaning Sale. When you place ANY order that requires shipping, you will receive a freebie with your order. It could be a full spool of ribbon, a patterned paper pack, or any other item out of our Spring Cleaning Sale box. It'll be a surprise... a little extra reason to look forward to receiving your order. You have three days to take advantage of this fun sale, so get your wish list together and go shop HERE in the MFT Boutique.

*The Spring Cleaning Sale freebie is ONLY good for orders that require shipping. If your order is ONLY for digital products, you will NOT receive a freebie. We're sorry, but the shipping department cannot take requests for the freebie.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!! Don't forget to add yourself to my linky thingy....I WANNA SEEEEEEEE!!!

My Little Friend Blog Hop Challenge

There’s no place like GNOME! Yep…you guessed it! Torico has created a fabulously whimsical set featuring some outstanding gnome images and coordinating sentiments. Clean designs and adorable images characterize Torico’s style, and this set is no different!

My Little Friend is a 6x8 stamp set that includes a total of 31 stamps and will sell for $24.

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

Tonight's Hop started at the There She Goes Blog, from there, you should have come from our fearless leader herself, Jessica Knutsen!!

For my card, I was inspired by the super cute ruffly ribbon still laying on my desk...these colors are just FUN together!! I used the MFT colors: Wild Cherry, Lemon Drop, and Sour Apple. My SUPAH CUTE gnome was colored with Copics, and then layered with these three colors. I used some Cosmo Cricket DP, and my ruffly ribbon, as well as some large silver brads from Michael's. For my sentiment, I used a tag Nestability, but I cut off one of the ends and rounded it.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great night!! Off to Jodi's Blog....she is the one of my most favorite people...possibly ever!!!

MFTWSC12- Just Bee Yourself

It is time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge, and today's sketch is a GOOD one!! I love when there is a larger main panel, and lots of room to embellish!! It makes me happy!! Before we get to my card, here is some info you NEED TO KNOW!!

Spring Cleaning Sale

We've been spring cleaning here at MFT! We found a huge number of products that were limited edition, retired, or are retiring, and we have filled a big box full of our finds.

From Wednesday, March 23 though Friday, March 25, we are having a Spring Cleaning Sale. When you place ANY order that requires shipping, you will receive a freebie with your order. It could be a full spool of ribbon, a patterned paper pack, or any other item out of our Spring Cleaning Sale box. It'll be a suprise... a little extra reason to look forward to receiving your order. You have three days to take advantage of this fun sale, so get your wishlist together and go shop HERE in the MFT Boutique.

*The Spring Cleaning Sale freebie is ONLY good for orders that require shipping. If your order is ONLY for digital products, you will NOT receive a freebie. We're sorry, but the shipping department cannot take requests for the freebie.

For my card, I used the new Claire Keay-Bee Yourself set. I stamped it on an X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored it with my Copics. It was layered with Regal Rose, and Hot Fudge. My DP is from Cosmo Cricket. Below, I have pictures of all the Die-namics used on this card....I just love those things!!



Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by and have great day! Head on over to Kim's blog to see a list of the other designers participating today, and to the MFT forum on SCS for more details as well!!

Day Two- TSG Blog Hop Challenges!!

Whether you’re one of those individuals who suffers from technological meltdowns, or you’re one who has the world of technology all figured out; you’ll roll on the floor laughing when you get a look at this hilarious set illustrated by Jessica! She’s covered all of her bases, too…from cell phones to PCs…and she’s included sentiments that will crack up anyone that receives a card created with the set.

Technology Bytes is a 4x8 stamp set that includes a total of 20 stamps and will sell for $18.

Spring is in the air, and nothing says spring like tulips! This new set from Chris Dark showcases her flawless and realistic illustration of a single tulip and is paired with several sentiments that coordinate with the image. This set is a must-have for any flower lover!

Tulip is a 3x4 stamp set that includes a total of 8 stamps and will sell for $7.

Would you like a chance to win the Technology Bytes and Tulip stamp sets? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Technology Bytes / Tulip 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 Technology Bytes & Tulip stamp sets. The winner will be announced Saturday (Mar 26th) during the Release Party Chat.

Tonight's Hop started at the There She Goes Blog, from there, you should have come from our fearless leader herself, Jessica Knutsen!!

I have been nursing a pretty severe migraine, so I only had time to get one card done for tonight...I have the other one started, and will try to add it as soon as I get it done...if I get it done! My tulip image was colored with Copics, and then layered with Cameo Coral and Ripe Avocado. I then used some old SU DP, and some MFT ribbon. My sentiment was punched out using the Modern Label punch. I think I was channeling my inner Julie Lacey on this one...she is the BUSINESS!!
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great night!! Off to Jodi's Blog....she is the BOMB!!!

Out of This World Blog Hop Challenge

Do you know someone who is out of this world, or maybe even someone who could have come from another planet??? :) If so, then you’ll definitely love this new fabulous and whimsical set illustrated by Melyssa Connolly!


Out of This World is a 4x8 stamp set that includes a total of 19 stamps and will sell for $18.

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

Tonight's Hop started at the There She Goes Blog, from there, you should have come from one of the sweetest, kindest, most talented, big hearted, loving, caring, and AWESOMETASTIC people I knows blog, our fearless leader herself, Jessica Knutsen!!

For my card, I colored my cutie pie little alien with my Copics, and then layered it with Orange Fizz(MFT), Rose Red, and Black Licorice(MFT). My DP is from the Basic Grey Lime Rickey pack. I used two different MFT ribbons, and one from SU. My brads are from Michael's and my spiral clip is from Creative Express. I used this week's Mojo Monday sketch.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great night!! Off to miss Jodi's Blog....she is the GREATEST!!!

Oh My Ears and Whiskers...

There She Goes will be starting their peeks on Tuesday for our March release, so I wanted to sneak one more card in using February's FABULOUS Good Times set. I am in love with these cute little bunnies...and that saying?? TOO CUTE!!

For my card, I started by stamping my image on a piece of X-Press It Blending card. I then colored it with Copics. I layered it with Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, and Ripe Avocado. My dp is from the Detours collection by Cosmo Cricket, and I used the MFT Open Scalloped Die-namic for my scallops. Ribbon is from SU, and my brads are from Michael's. I did a TON of piercing on this card, so fun!
Well, that is it for me for now...thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

Crazy 4 Challenges- Silke's Color Challenge

This week's Crazy 4 Challenge challenge is a color challenge hosted by my friend Silke. 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 C4C79. Don't forget to come back here and link it on Mr Linky so that everyone else can see it too.

Here are the colors:

PINK, KRAFT, TURQUOISE AND BROWN

For my card....well, I should have just went to bed. LOL!!! I don't hate it...but ya know. I used the new Inspired By Flowers set from My Favorite Things. It was stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa, and then colored with Copics. The card stock colors I used are Blue Raspberry, Pink Lemonade, Fossil, and Hot Fudge. I used some old MFT ribbon, and brads from Michael's.
And with that, I am going to bed.....in search of my mojo....wish me luck. Don't forget to check out the other girls and their fabulous creations!!

• 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

Forgotten Stamp Friday-Week 15

Hey Everyone, and welcome to this week's Forgotten Stamp Friday challenge!!

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 FSF15 when uploading to your online gallery!!

For today's card, I used the Whipper Snapper set, Bear Hugs. I made his hearts into balloons, and colored the whole image with my Copics. I then layered it with Ruby Red and Baja Breeze. The pp I used is Cosmo Cricket Togetherness. My ribbon was purchased through MFT some time ago, and my brads are from Michael's. I also used this weeks Sweet Stop sketch. My border was made using an MFT Lace Border Die-namic.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

TSG98 Getting Sketchy!!

Hey everyone, hope you are having a great week! I am running late, but this week’s challenge for There She Goes was brought to us by our Trendsetter of the Week, Danielle! She has created a fabulous sketch for us to work with, and we are so excited to see what you will create with this layout as your starting point!

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that incorporates the previous sketch, 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 (Mar 21st). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store! TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

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.

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 TSG98 so we can check out your beautiful work! You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges!

For my card, I started by stamping my image from the Flying By set on an X-Press It Blending Card. I then colored it with Copics, and paper pieced the rest. I then layered it with Sno Cone, and Red Hot cardstock from MFT. I used one of their flower Die-namics as well, to create my flower. My ribbon is SU, and my twine is Maraschino, also bought from MFT.
Well, that is it for me for now. Thanks for stopping by, it always makes my day!!

MFTWSC11- Rainy Day Friends

Hey everyone, it is time for another My Favorite Things Wednesday Stamp Club challenge!! I am still LOVING the all sketch format that we are now using...so FUN!!

For my card, I used an older Stephanie Fizer set, Rainy Day Friends. I just LOVE this cutesy little frog!! I paired it with some My Mind's Eye Fine and Dandy paper. I stamped my image on a piece of X-Press It blending card, and then colored it with my Copics. I cut it out after coloring it, and then applied it to my main panel. I used dimensionals to make my umbrella POP off the page. My cardstock is Saffron, Sno cone, and Orange Fizz. Both the ribbons I used are from SU, and my brads are from Michael's.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to head on over to Kim's blog for a look at the other designers participating in the challenge today!! Thanks for stopping by!!