MFTWSC35-Congratulations!

Hey everyone, and happy Wednesday!! Since it is Wednesday, it is time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge from My Favorite Things!!

For my card tonight, I decided to use the ADORABLE à la mode, Bundle of Baby. My cousins keep getting pregnant, so I keep needing cards, lol. I started by stamping my girl on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. I layered her with Orange Fizz. My base is also Orange Fizz, layered with SU Saffron, and PTI Aqua Mist. I used the adorable MME Fine&Dandy True Blue paper pack...again, I know...I love it!! My pennants were made with the Banner Strip Die-namics, and my tab was made with the Bracket Tab Die-namics. I also used SU ribbon, a Creative Express Spiral Clip, and some brads from Michael's.


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

Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out Kim's blog for a full list of designers participating in today's sketch!!

Trick or Treat? Treat, I Think!!!

Hey everyone, and welcome to this first night of new release teasers for My Favorite Things!! We have changed the way we do things, so instead of five days of teasers, you get 7!! This will allow us to focus more on the stamp sets we are releasing, and give you more of a chance to oogle them!! Below, you will find all the need to know info, as well as another little change.....

Here are the details about the upcoming release on September 6 at 10 PM EST:

• The MFT release is on September 6 at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available September 6 at 10 PM EST.



• The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month.



• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog NOW! Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

We're also offering you the chance at Teaser Time prizes every day during our new release preparations! Each day, two prize vouchers are held by members of our Design Team. Starting this month, you'll have all week to comment on each of the posts - all the winners will be posted on Tuesday, September 6th around 7:30pm. Be sure to check the MFT Blog to see if perhaps YOU were one of our lucky FOURTEEN winners!

Remember to leave a method of contact in your comments, because if you're selected as a prize winner, but we can't reach you, then we can't get you your prize!

Awesome news, right??!! Well, let's get to it!! Tonight we are showing off the new Who's that Girl set, Who's That Mummy!! For my mummy, I stamped her on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored her and the floor with my Copics. I paper pieced the wall with some old SU DP, and added a little color to some of the dots. I layered her with Black Licorice, Sour Apple and Orange Fizz. My ribbon is from the Black Collection, and my twine is Charcoal, both from the MFT store. I used the CUTE new Dog Tag Die-namics for my sentiment. The lines were added with my Sharpie pen. My black border, that you can barely see, is the Solid Bracket Border Die-namics. I used Michael's brads, a Creative Express Spiral Clip, and my sketch is this week's Mojo Monday sketch.


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

Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out Kim's blog for a full list of designers participating in today's teasers!! Have a great day!

RCC18 There She Goes ROCKS!

Hey everyone! It is time for another Ribbon Carousel Crew Challenge, and this week's challenge is being sponsored by a company that is very near and dear to my heart.

There She Goes Clear Stamps is this week's challenge, so it is only fitting that Jessica Knutsen be this week's challenger(RCC18).. Her challenge was to make a card or project using at least two spool items: I chose seam binding and twine.

For my card tonight, I used the SUPER cute new Pumpkins on a Vine set. I stamped her on X-Press It blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. I then paper pieced her dress with MME Six By Six All Spice paper. I paired it with Blue Bayou, Orange Fizz, and Hot Fudge(MFT). My Walnut seam binding is from the Ribbon Carousel Store. My button and twine are from SU. I also used Michael's brads, a creative express spiral clip, and oval nesties for my sentiment.
Well, that is it for me for today! Be sure to head to the Ribbon Carousel blog to see what the other girls have created for tonight's challenge. Have a great day!

Crazy 4 Challenges- Masculine

Happy Saturday, everyone! I am running a little late, but better late than never, right?!

It's Frances' last challenge for the month at the Crazy 4 Challenges blog, and as it's Father's Day down under next Sunday, I decided we should create Male themed cards this week. Of course they don't have to be Father's Day related, just as long as they suit a male.

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 C4C102. 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 started out by using my Layered Label Die-namics to cut out my sentiment panel. I used Black Licorice for the base, some YUMMY MME Six by Six Darling Dear paper for my middle panel, and white for my sentiment. My saying comes from the Clearly Sentimental about Fathers set from My Favorite Things. I also used more of the paper on the card base, which was made with Black Licorice, Wild Cherry, and Banana Split. I used a LOT of Michael's brads, and some Charcoal twine, as well. My scallops were made with my favoritest scalloped Die-namics, the Simply Scalloped Medium Die-namics.


For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, and another sentiment from this set.

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day! Be sure to pop by and see what all the other Crazies have created!!

• 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 31

Happy Friday everyone!! Since it is Friday, it is time for Forgotten Stamp Friday.

If you aren't familiar with this challenge, it is a personal challenge that I have posed to myself to make me use some of my un-inked, unused, and neglected stamps. The only rule is that it has to have been un-inked or owned for 6 months. Digi images count, as well...we tend to collect those, and then never use them, too! If you decide to play along, just be sure to enter your name in the Mr. Linky, and when uploading to an online gallery, use the keyword.. FSF31 .

For my card tonight, I used the SUPER cute, Fred Bear and the Butterfly. I stamped him on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored it with my Copics. I layered him with Sour Apple, Berry Sorbet, and Fossil. My twine is from MFT. I used a PTI button with some SU Linen Thread. For my sentiment, I used the Bracket Tab Die-namics, and I used the Simply Scalloped Medium Die-namics for my scallops. PTI is the maker of my ribbon, and I purchased my brads at Michael's.




Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and I can't wait to see if you play along! If you do, just leave a link in the comments so I can find it!!

MFTWSC34- Got My Eye On You...

Hey everyone, and happy Wednesday!! Since it is Wednesday, it is time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge from My Favorite Things!!

To begin, I stamped my girl, the new a la mode I Spy, on X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored her with my Copics. I paper pieced her dress with some MME Lost&Found Two Breeze paper. I layered it with Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss(SU), and Hot Fudge. My ribbon is from the Ribbon Carousel, and my brads are from Michael's. I used the Bracket Tab Die-namics for my sentiment, and the Simply Scallops Medium Die-namics for my scallops.


For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, and another sentiment from this set.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out Kim's blog for a full list of designers participating in today's sketch!!

Fabulous Blog Hop Challenge

Hello everyone, and welcome to night two of this month's Blog Hop Challenges from There She Goes. If you are just now joining us on the hop, better head to the There She Goes blog to get started. From there, you should have come from Jessica's blog!!


No stamp collection is complete without a great set of background images that you can use in a variety of different ways. This fabulous new set illustrated by Torico will have you reaching for it over and over again for all of your stamping needs!

Fabulous is a 4x6 set that includes a total of 13 stamps and will sell for $15.

Would you like a chance to win the Fabulous stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Fabulous 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 Fabulous stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday Aug. 27th during the Release Party Chat.

For my card I stamped two of each size of the outline stamps in this set, Fabulous. I then colored them with my Copics, layered them together, and put a brad through the center of them. My paper is from the MME Lost&Found Two Breeze paper. I used some SU ribbon, and Michael's brads, as well. My cardstock is Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, and Fossil.


I have really grown fond of finishing the insides of my cards, so I decided I would go ahead and finish this one! It also gave me a chance to use another sentiment from the set.
Well, that is it for me for now! Next stop on the hop is Jodi's blog! Have fun!

Beautiful Day Blog Hop Challenge

Hey everyone, and welcome to the first night of There She Goes Blog Hop Challenges!! Tonight's set is SO ADORABLE!! If you are just now joining us, head on back to the There She Goes Blog to get started. If you are here now, you should have come from Jessica's Blog!! Ready, set, let's GO!!!

First there were fairy tales and then fairies and now she has added a touch of country cottage to her fabulous build a scene stamp line! Use alone or along with the other stamp sets designed by Di to create wonderful handmade creations.

Beautiful Day is a 4x6 set that includes a total of 10 stamps and will sell for $15.

Would you like a chance to win the Beautiful Day stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Beautiful Day 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 Beautiful Day stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday Aug. 27th during the Release Party Chat.

For my card tonight, I started by stamping my image on X-Press It blending card. I then colored it with my Copics. I layered it with Spearmint(MFT), Berry Sorbet(PTI), and Fossil(MFT). My ribbon is from the Ribbon Carousel. I also used some linen thread, and a PTI button. The paper I used is from the MME Lost&Found Market Street pack.
Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great time on today's hop!! Next stop: Jodi's Blog!

TSG121-ZOOper Day!

***I updated my Etsy Store over the weekend, so happy shopping!!!***


It's time for this week's There She Goes challenge. This week's challenge is an Inspiration Challenge. The inspiration piece was an ADORABLE set of pajamas, which you can find on the TSG blog. Wanna play along? Here is all the need to know info:

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that is inspired by the photo above, 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 (Aug. 29). 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 TSG121 so we can check out your beautiful work!

For my card, how could I NOT use these SUPER cute hippos from the Zoopendous set. I stamped them on X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored it with my Copics. I then layered it with Spring Rain(PTI), Berry Sorbet(PTI), and Sour Apple. My DP is from the MME Gertie pad. I used some PTI ribbon, Honeydew Twine, and Michael's brads. My spiral clip is from Creative Express.
Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day! For more inspiration, make sure to head to the There She Goes blog to see who else is playing along!

Crazy 4 Challenges-Flourishes Bingo

Hey everyone, and welcome to this week's Crazy 4 Challenges, challenge. Before I get into today's challenge, I want to introduce this month's sponsor which is Flourishes. They have some gorgeous stamp sets, so why not hop on over to their web site when you are finished here.

We also giving away two gorgeous Flourishes Sets for this weeks challenge prize! One winner will get it all....play along and the Wedded Bliss and Seeds of Friendship Set could be yours! We will announce the winner with next weeks post.

For our challenge this week let's play some bingo, you need to select 3 items that are in a straight line, either horizontal, vertical or diagonal and use these on your card/ project.

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 C4C101. Don't forget to come back here and link it on Mr Linky so that everyone else can see it too.

For my card today, I used the gorgeous April Showers set from Flourishes. My "line" on the bingo card was straight across the bottom row: Paper Piecing, Ribbon, and 2 DP's. I threw in some brads and paper piercing....because I love them. My paper is from the MME Lost&Found Market Street pack. My paper is Berry Sorbet(PTI), Aqua Mist(PTI), and Fossil(MFT). My ribbon is also from PTI. I paper pieced one of my four umbrellas.

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day! Be sure to check out the other Crazies to 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

Forgotten Stamp Friday 30...

Happy Friday everyone!! Since it is Friday, it is time for Forgotten Stamp Friday.

If you aren't familiar with this challenge, it is a personal challenge that I have posed to myself to make me use some of my un-inked, unused, and neglected stamps. The only rule is that it has to have been un-inked or owned for 6 months. Digi images count, as well...we tend to collect those, and then never use them, too! If you decide to play along, just be sure to enter your name in the Mr. Linky, and when uploading to an online gallery, use the keyword..FSF30!!!

For my card tonight, I used my neglected, but OH so love, à la modes - Miss You a Latte! I stamped her on X-Press It blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. I also paper pieced the cups, which was SO fun, using the new My Mind's Eye Lost&Found Two Rosy paper. I layered her with So Saffron(SU), Dusty Durango(SU), and Black Licorice(MFT). My ribbon is from SU, and I used another flourish made with my Fancy Flourish Die-namics. My sentiment was stamped on my Bracket Tab Die-namics. I cut one out of white and the Black Licorice, and then layered them together by cutting off the top of the white layer JUST a little. The brads I used are from Michael's. You can't really see it, because I covered it up, but I used the Open Bracket Border Die-namics, as well. Sketch wise, I used Jen's Sketch For You To Try. LOVE it!



For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, and another sentiment from the set.

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and I can't wait to see if you play along! If you do, just leave a link in the comments so I can find it!!

MFTWSC33- Baby Love

Hey everyone, and happy Wednesday!! Since it is Wednesday, it is time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge from My Favorite Things!!

For my card this week, I started by stamping my Bundle of Baby image on X-Press It blending card, and then colored it with my Copics. I paper pieced her shirt, and the baby's blanket with some MME Fine&Dandy paper. My cardstock is Hot Fudge, Blue Raspberry, and Orange Fizz. I used some Walnut Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel, as well. My scallops were cut out using the Double Scallop Border Die-namics. I used SU punches to cut out my sentiment. I guess I am kind of flourish obsessed right now, because I HAD to use another Fancy Flourish Die-namic on my card.


For the inside, I used another flourish, some more paper, and another sentiment from this set.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Be sure to check out Kim's blog for a full list of designers participating in today's sketch!!