CAS Card Set-Easter

The felt the urge to play around with the Embellished Eggs set from My Favorite Things, and I am in LOVE with it!! 

So much so, I decided to make a card set using this set! I started by cutting all my eggs out with the Easter Elements Die-namics. 

I then stamped my eggs on the die cuts using Pink Lemonade, Sno Cone, Lemon Drop, and Grape Jelly ink. I added subtle shading with my Copic markers to make the colors pop

I then cut my base and white layer out of X-Press It blending card, and cut out the hole using my Open Scalloped Doily Duo Die-namics. I also used the Fresh Cut Grass Die-namics and some Sour Apple cardstock to make my grass at the bottom of my cards. 

My colored cardstock pieces are the same as my ink colors: Grape Jelly, Lemon Drop, Sno Cone, and Pink Lemonade. I used grosgrain in all of those colors as well.

To finish, I added my stamped eggs, and my sentiment.

For all their insides, I used the same supplies.

Here are the Die-namics I have used:

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

MFTWSC113-Hi, Hunny Bunny

Hey everyone, and happy Wednesday!! That means it is time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge from My Favorite Things! It's MY favorite sketch challenge!

For my card today, I paired the new Doodle Garden Hunny Bunny set with my MME Everyday Flair paper pad. It was then cut out using the Circle Stax Die-namics.  I used Berrylicious, Sour Apple, Bubblegum, Sweet Tooth, and X-Press It blending card stock from the MFT store, along with some yummy Berrylicious Grosgrain. My other embellishments include buttons in Berrylicious, Bubblegum, and Sour Apple-which all have hemp cord through them, some Michael's brads, and a spiral clip. For my sentiment, I used the Sentiment Strips Die-namics, then  I used the new Woven Basket Die-namics to cut out my bunny.

For the inside, I used the same supplies.

Here are the Die-namics I have used:

We encourage you all to play along, and to enter your card in the weekly draw for a $15 gift voucher to the MFT Boutique. Simply follow the sketch and create a card or other paper creation. You may use any stamps and supplies that you wish. Each week, a keyword is assigned to the sketch. All you need to do to enter, is upload your card to the gallery at SCS, and enter the given keyword in the keyword box, during the upload process. After the deadline, we randomly choose a winner from that week's entries and the winner will receive a $15 gift voucher. If the winning card uses MFT stamps, the participant will earn a $5 bonus, for a total of a $20 gift voucher! That is up to $100 per month in prizes, JUST for playing along. We hope you'll join us in 2013.

Check out the FAQ - Wednesday Stamp Club thread if you need any further info on this challenge or help on how to upload your card to the gallery.  Upload your creation to SCS using keyword MFTWSC113 for a chance to win this week prize (see above). You have until noon Tuesday, March 5th to play along.

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

I Miss My Peeps

I recently got asked to make some Easter cards, and here is one that made for that order.  One of the cards she wanted was for someone who lives far away, and the new One of my Favorite Peeps set is perfect for that cause if you ask me :) It made me realize, I miss some of my favorite peeps, too. I've been battling a wicked migraine for almost 3 weeks now, and I just finally got to where I can make myself stamp....it's killing my mojo.

As I already said, I used the SUPER cute new Pure Innocence-One of my Favorite Peeps sets. I paired it with Bubblegum, Berrylicious, Sweet Tooth, and Sour Apple cardstock. For my scene, I used the Fresh Cut Grass Die-namics along with the Lattice Fence Die-namics. For my flowers, I used the Flower and Leaf Trio Die-namics, and I used one to accent my sentiment cut out with the Sentiment Strips Die-namics. I also used Bubblegum Grosgrain and Michael's brads to decorate my card.

For the inside, I used the Small Open Scalloped Strip Die-namics, and another flower.

Here are the Die-namics I have used: 

Well, that is it for me for tonight, I will be back tomorrow with more. :)

Giddy Up Blog Hop Challenge

Today we have our second and final set from this month's release is another SUPER cute set illustrated by Torico: Giddy Up.

Cowboys and western themes are all the rage right now, and we wanted IN on this super popular trend….and boy did Torico deliver!! Our new Giddy Up set is so fun, you’ll be roped in!

Giddy Up is a 6x8 set that includes a total of 26 stamps and will sell for $24.00.

For my card today, I paired the new Giddy Up set with my On the Bright Side paper pad. I used Wild Cherry, Hot Fudge, and Fossil cardstock(all from My Favorite Things). I used this week's Sweet Sunday Sketch, and embellished with hemp twine, Michael's brads, and one of the Country Charms Die-namics from MFT. While brainstorming this set, Jessica asked for sentiment ideas, and this was the first thing that came to mind. Favorite movie line, possibly ever. :)

Would you like to win the new Giddy Up  stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, February 23^rd with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

MFTWSC112-You're Wanted...

Hey everyone, and happy Wednesday!! That means it is time for another Wednesday Stamp Club challenge from My Favorite Things! It's MY favorite sketch challenge!

For my card today, I used the super cute new a la mode Cowboy at Heart. I paired it with the MME Darling Dear paper pad. My cardstock colors are Steel Grey, Tangy Orange, and Fossil. The Western Star Border Die-namics was used to accent the front of my card, as well as some Kraft Grosgrain, hemp cord, and Michael's brads. To finish, I used the Sentiment Strips Die-namics for my sentiment.

For the inside, I used the same supplies.

Here are the Die-namics I have used:

We encourage you all to play along, and to enter your card in the weekly draw for a $15 gift voucher to the MFT Boutique. Simply follow the sketch and create a card or other paper creation. You may use any stamps and supplies that you wish. Each week, a keyword is assigned to the sketch. All you need to do to enter, is upload your card to the gallery at SCS, and enter the given keyword in the keyword box, during the upload process. After the deadline, we randomly choose a winner from that week's entries and the winner will receive a $15 gift voucher. If the winning card uses MFT stamps, the participant will earn a $5 bonus, for a total of a $20 gift voucher! That is up to $100 per month in prizes, JUST for playing along. We hope you'll join us in 2013.

Check out the FAQ - Wednesday Stamp Club thread if you need any further info on this challenge or help on how to upload your card to the gallery.  Upload your creation to SCS using keyword MFTWSC112 for a chance to win this week prize (see above). You have until noon Tuesday, February 26th to play along.

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

The Beary Best Blog Hop Challenge

It's time for another release thanks to a short month, and we couldn't be more excited!! Torico has TWO fabulous new sets for us to share with you all this month, and I REALLY think you are going to love them!

Torico is at it again with her SUPER cute animals that we all LOVE and adore!  This set has some of the CUTEST bear images, and the sentiments will bring a tear to your eye. This set is the perfect mix of sentimental and super cute!

The Beary Best is a 6x8 set that includes a total of 19 stamps and will sell for $24.00

For my card today, I stamped my bear on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored him with Copics. He was layered with Orange Fizz, Blu Raspberry(both MFT), and Banana Split(Bazzil) cardstock. My paper is from the Notable paper pad. I used my MFT Circle Stax Die-namics to cut out my paper panel on the base, and then embellished with Michael's brads and some Orange Fizz grosgrain. My card uses this weeks There She Goes sketch challenge!!

Would you like to win the new The Beary Best stamp set? Here is what you need to do-visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, February 23^rd  with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

February Creative Challenge-Clean and Simple

The MFT Design Team Creative Challenge is a monthly feature, where we are challenged to explore our creative side using a specific theme, product, or technique. 

This month, we were challenged to create clean and simple projects - without the use of any pattern paper. 

Be sure to check out the MFT Blog for a list of all participating designers who have a clean and simple project to share with you today.

For my first card I used the Inspired by Butterflies stamp set. I stamped my sentiment with Black Licorice on X-press It blending card. For my butterflies, I used the Butterflies Die-namics in Nightshift Blue, Blu Raspberry, Berrylicious and Sno Cone cardstock. To finish, I added some Michael's brads to the bottom of my card.

For my second card, I used a sentiment from the All Smiles set, and paired it with the new Button Border Die-namics. I cut it out of Black Licorice cardstock for the base, and then used Grape Jelly, Gumdrop Green, Orange Fizz, Wild Cherry. and Lemon Drop cardstock for my accent buttons. I used some Hemp Cord tied through the buttons. My sentiment was stamped with Black Licorice ink on Fossil cardstock. 

Here are the Die-namics I have used:

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to head to the MFT blog for a list of all the other designers that are participating in today's challenge.

Kraftin' Kimmie Release Hop!!

Well welcome back!! It’s Krafty RELEASE Day at KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS!! And we’re celebrating with a KRAFTY HOP!!

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of AMAZING new stamps from all our artists! We’ve got something for everyone!! We've got TWO sweet new sets with the kiddos from Cheryl Alger........SOMEBUNNY LOVES YOU and LIL' BUCKAROOS! We also have a fun new set from Emilie Goulet called WORLD OF WONDER! And of course we have an amazing new set of SIX awesome stamps in our LOVELY LITERATURE collection from Annie Rodrigue that are simply A-mazing! OH and don’t forget the incredible new BOOKWORM TRINKET stamps and the new SPRING SWEETIES set by the lovely Nicole Aspinall!!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our FEBRUARY Krafty Hop! As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky stampers will win packages of these incredible stamps from the new release!! And when you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’Kimmie shop, because ALL the new images are NOW available! 

And of course, as always, we have our Gimme Kimmies Kits available for those of you who ‘need it all’!! The stamps are grouped together by artist and are available at a discount, but only for a limited time!! 

The Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp shop now carries a selection of 6x6 paper pads!!! We are happy to offer these to our Canadian customers at the moment, due to the extra weight of the paper. But if there are any International/US customers that would also like to take advantage of the paper pads, please email us for a quote on the extra shipping costs involved! OH and to celebrate this new feature, we've even got a few of the pads ON SALE!! 

**Who likes FREE? Well, the FIRST 30 orders of $30 or more before shipping and taxes, will receive a FREE package of either Pearl or Glitter Candy Dots by American Crafts!!! Just an extra special gift for our extra special customers!!! 

Now let's get hoppin' and shoppin'!!

For my card tonight, I used the SUPER cute Little Orphan Annie set. I stamped her on X-Press It blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. I used Fossil, Wild Cherry, and Sweet Tooth cardstock. The paper I used is from the Summer Splash paper pad, and I used Michael's brads, and Sweet Tooth grosgrain to embellish. I used the Designed to Color sketch challenge, for which I used the Designer Label 4 Stax Die-namics, and the Fishtail Flags Stax Die-namics as well. To finish, I used the Sunshine Die-namics from MFT, cut out of Banana Split cardstock(Bazzil), for my sun and added my sentiment to it.

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have fun on the hop. :)