Let the Teasers Begin!!

Hey everyone, and welcome to the first night of this month's New Release teasers from MY FAVORITE THINGS!!! Tonight, we are featuring our new Who's That Girl set, Dance With Me. Usually, you all have SEEN the WTG set by now, because of the VIP, but this month, you haven't! SO FUN!!

Before we get to my card, here are all the need to know details!!

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

• You can attend the New Release Party on December 6th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!


• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on December 6 at 10 PM EST. You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.


• The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.


• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW. Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily. The winners will be posted on December 6 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

I started my card by stamping my image on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored it with my Copics. I then cut out just the couple dancing. I used the First Class Friend Die-namics to cut out my frame in Black Licorice. I also used the new Skyline Border Die-namics, and Black Licorice, to make my skyline. I created a scene as if I was looking out at a couple dancing on a rooftop...that just SCREAMS romance to me!! I even colored in the windows of the building, as if the lights were on. I added some brads to the corners, and used the new Mini Tab Die-namics to cut out my sentiment. For the background, I used the Bracket Edge Die-namics and some MME Meadow Lark paper. My bow was made with Black Seam Binding from The Ribbon Carousel, and I used all three flower insides from the new Fringed Perennial Die-namics, along with a Michael's silver brad, to make make my flower. To finish it off, I added a Fancy Flourish Die-namics flourish.

For the inside, I have used the Skyline Border Die-namics, cut out of more of my Meadow Lark MME paper, and another sentiment from this set.

Here are the Die-namics I have used:












Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to check out Kim's Blog to see which other designers are participating in today's teasers.

Got Powder?

Ever since we released this set at My Favorite Things, and I have seen all the GORGEOUSNESS my super talented DT mates have made with it, I have been dying to use it!! It's just FUN!! When I went to Karen's blog to upload my Sweet Sunday Sketch card, I saw that Jodi's card using this set was last week's winner, and I HAD to ink him up before the new sets come out!!

That's right, Teasers start at midnight on Wednesday, November 30!! I am super excited!!



For my card today, I started by stamping my Pure Innocence- Snowboard Boy on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored him with my Copics. On his hat, I paper pieced the top, and stamped the goggles separately, then glued them on. After all that, I layered him with some Baja Breeze, Cranberry Crisp, and Jellybean Green card stock. My snow was made with MFT felt and the Wonky Scalloped Border Die-namics. I added my sentiment by cutting it out with the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics. It's kind of my fave....lol. The snowflakes were made with the MFT Snowflake Die-namics, and I used Michael's brads to attach them to each other. I used White Twill ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel, and a spiral clip from Creative Express. The paper I used is from Lilybee Designs Jingle.



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

Here are the Die-namics I have used:







Well, that is it for me for now!! Thanks so much for stopping by, and I will see you soon!!

November Creative Chat

Hey everyone, and welcome!!

It's time for the MFT Creative Chat. The My Favorite Things Design Team Creative Chat is a monthly feature, where we are challenged to explore our creative spaces and share valuable organizational methods, tools, and shopping strategies with you. You'll be able to peek into our creative spaces, ask questions, and share your own ideas in the MFT forum. This month, we were asked the following questions:

Show us your desk. How do you have things set up, and why?

What are your "go-to" tools? Tell us what you can't live without.

This is a picture heavy post, so settle in, and let's get to it!!

First of all, I would like to start by saying thank you to my fellow team mates for participating in the chat, today. There was a lot of back and forth about having to clean, and needing to be more organized, but really, I think that's the WHOLE point of this!! I mentioned how sorry you would all feel for me having SUCH a small space, but then Julie mentioned how NICE it would be for others to see that you CAN work with a small space, especially those who aren't lucky enough to HAVE their own space! I took that to heart, and have really gotten over my woes of not having my own stamp room for the time being.

I recently moved to a one bedroom apartment with my boyfriend, and we LITERALLY have my stamp space in the "dining" area of it. So much so, we had to get rid of the table. I now HAVE to clean up between EVERY card, and after I am done, as well. I was always pretty good about it, but now I have NO choice. You walk in the front door and my space is directly opposite it.

So the first picture shows my desk....a.k.a. a folding table that I bought at Wal-mart. I like having everything at arms reach, so it's actually kind of nice having such a small space. My supplies literally surround me, and there is no getting up, and having to look for things. I am forced to be VERY organized!! SO I guess that answers the why.....no let's get to the good part!!

As for my GO TO tools, well, there are lots!!

Copics...need them, love them, got to HAVE them! I have them arranged in a cabinet I bought on Overstock.com for $20. I remember Jodi alerting me to their existence, and location, but I don't Remember where SHE saw it. Unfortunately/Fortunately(mixed emotions here), I am about out of space and have had to combine color families. When I have a bigger space, and more money, I will upgrade, but for now...this works for me!! I have a mixture of both Ciao and Sketch...one day, I hope to have all Sketch, but for now, I am content!!



To help me match marker colors to paper colors, I use this Copic Color Chart, I downloaded and filled in with the colors I own...I'm almost there!!



And what are markers without STAMPS!! I have an old crate style CD holder sitting upright on my desk holding all the current releases for the companies I work for. I like putting them in CD cases, and labeling them for easy access.



For my workspace, I work directly on top of my Scor Pal. I bought the mat for it, and it is PERFECT for a sturdy work surface, although, I don't recommend stamping your images on it. They tend to bow a little, so you don't get a crisp image.



I just got a new paper cutter from Fiskars, purchased at Michael's. I LOVE the larger work surface on it!! My dream is to one day have a table top, guillotine style paper cutter, but until I have a larger work space, this is PERFECT!!



My newest toy is the Scor Buddy, and I am in LOVE!! I leave it on the shelf, with my Cuttlebug, and pull it down whenever I want to score something. Otherwise, I have to clean off my work mat, move the mat, score, blah blah blah. This way is MUCH easier, and creates a perfect fold.



Up next, my Cuttlebug. I dream of one day having a better die cutting machine, with a larger work surface, but for now, I will keep cranking away at my old and trusty Bug!! I picture my Xyron with it for a VERY specific reason....it's my secret weapon! Well, I am sure everyone else has probably figured it out, but I use that handy dandy little guy to turn my Border Die-namics into stickers....they stick SO much better this way!!



Pampered Chef is the maker of my Tool Turn-a-bout, and I LOVE it. It holds ALL my favorite goodies...ruler, sander, adhesive remover, hand held punches, bone folder, MY PAPER PIERCER(lol), crystal effects, scissors, and SO much more. These are the tools I turn to EVERY day, so they are ESSENTIAL to have open, and ready to rock!



Without this basket, I would be LOST! It holds ALL the things I need the most: my Memento ink pads, my adhesives(TomBow, Glue Dots, Red Line Tape, and Dimensionals), spiral clips and my trusty silver brads, and my paper piercing mat and guide. LOVE THESE!!

These last two photos were of my jar of twine, and PTI buttons(just a small look at the 1000's of buttons I own), and my Ribbon Carousel! I am in LOVE with this carousel, and can't wait to get one of the eight post ones to put all my wooden spools on!!

And last but not least, and don't laugh, but I call these my head tools. The first: a notebook where I write down what I have to stamp, by day, for the entire month. It helps to keep me organized by showing me what day, what company, what sets, what time, etc., I am responsible for posting things. It has been a LIFE saver!! It is hand written, and I even draw in the sketches....so 1985 of me, I know!! LOL! The other photo, well, it's to keep my mind from getting too cluttered, and keep me calm....my iPod, and Excedrin Migraine. I suffer from some pretty awful headaches/migraines, and this medicine is the only OTC that works for me.

Well, that is it for me for now!! Thank you SO MUCH for sticking in there for the entire post....I know it was uncharacteristically long! Hugs, and have a great day!!







Visit Kim's Blog for a full list of designers that have taken up the challenge and get ready to delve into the minds of our creative team.

TSG132- Holly Jolly Inspiration

Hey everyone, Happy Monday! Since it is Monday, it is time for another There She Goes challenge. This week's challenge is an inspiration(photo below), hosted by Lynn. I am in a Christmasy mood, so I found a way to make it work for me!!

Here are the details, before we get to my card!!

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card or project inspired by the inspiration piece, 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 (December 5th). 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 TSG132 so we can check out your beautiful work!

For my card tonight, I combined two of the new release sets: HoHoHo and Holly Jolly. I stamped my cutesy little reindeer on X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored him with my Copics. I added a sentiment from the Holly Jolly set, and then cut it out with my Oval Nesties and Cuttlebug. For the bell, I used a silver glitter Gel Bursts pen. I then layered it with Fossil card stock. My paper is from the Be Merry MME pack, and was also layered with Fossil. I used the Small Open Scalloped Border Die-namics. The other card stock color on my card is Berrylicious. I used White Satin Ribbon from SU, brads from Michael's, and a spiral clip from Creative Express.

Here is the inspiration photo:

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!! Be sure to head on over to the TSG Blog to see what the other designers have come up with for this challenge!!

Sweet Sunday Stocking Girl

Since I have been sick all week, and barely forced myself to stamp, I decided that I wanted to make up for some lost time today! What better way to get started, then with Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch!!



I started by stamping my Pure Innocence- Stocking Girl from My Favorite Things on X-Press It Blending card, and then I colored parts of her with my Copics. Her pajamas were paper pieced with some MME Holly Jolly paper. For her stocking, I added some Martha Stewart Snow Glitter. I then cut her, and her Fossil layer, out with my Cuttlebug and Circle Nesties. The other card stock colors I used are Cranberry Crisp and Mellow Moss(SU). My paper on the background is also from Holly Jolly. I used the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics for my sentiment, and my Snowflakes Die-namics for the snowflakes. My brads are from Michael's, spiral clip is from Creative Express, and my ribbon is from The Ribbon Carousel-Leather Tan Seam Binding.

For the inside, I used more of the same supplies. I even paper pieced the stocking, for some added interest. I just LOVE her!!



Here are the Die-namics I used:





Well, that is it for me for now! Have a happy, stampy day!!