I've Got A Secret....

Well, I had a secret...but the cat is out of the bag!! Check out THIS POST here, or THIS ONE here and see what the fuss is all about!! I am SO EXCITED!!

That's right, I got asked to be on the Key Ingredients team for Taylored Expressions!! I am joining some AMAZING veteran designers:

Jessica Diedrich: Whimsical Butterfly
Lea Lawson: Lea's Cupcakes & Sunshine
Corinna McGregor: Stamping with a Java Junkie
Monika Davis: M.A.D. Stamper

and my fellow newbie, and SUPER TALENTED friend:

Debbie Carriere: Scrappin' My Heart Out


We are revealing the new kit this week, so be sure to check up on the Key Ingredients blog everyday for updates!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

January Creative Challenge- Masculine

This month's Creative Challenge from My Favorite Things is something that LOTS of crafters struggle with......Masculine. Duh-duh-duuuuuuuuh. lol

We are being featured on the SCS home page, so be sure to head to our SCS forum for a look at every one's creations and helpful hints!!

So, if you haven't already run away, scared and such, here are some helpful hints that I use when making a masculine card.

1. For me, making guy cards is so restrictive, so I bend the rules ever so slightly with LOTS of metal embellishments. Guys see metal, and they don't see pretty, they see manly, I still see pretty...so I win, lol!!
2. I always go for darker colors, and nothing frilly.
3. I rarely color for a guy card, as well.
4. They are almost ALWAYS reliant on die cuts and sentiments.
5. Other things you can use to dress up a guy card would be: twine, natural fibers and cloths, and hardware.

For my card tonight, I started with the At the Movies set and matching Die-namics. I used the main die to create my sentiment panel using Sweet Tooth and Black Licorice. I followed this week's Sweet Stop Sketch, and angled my background panel using Going Gray and some awesome Meadowlark paper from MME. I used LOTS of large silver brads from Michael's, and some Stone Twine . I also threw a spiral clip in there....because I can!! To add some interest to the front of my card, I used the At the Movie Die-namics to make my film reel and projector. I even punched a piece of paper out with my 1/4"circle punch for interest. My border was made with the Mini Ticket Strip Border Die-namics.


For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, another sentiment from this set, and my Stacking Stars Die-namics. The lighter tone of this paper will allow me to write a message, and it not get lost.

Here are the Die-namics I used for my card:







Well, that is it for me for now, thanks for stopping by!!

Be sure to check the MFT Blog for a list of all the designers who have creative masculine solutions for you today!

TSG138- Paper Piecing

This week's challenge over at the There She Goes blog, is to make a card with paper piecing.....FUN!! I love to paper piece, so I was excited about this week's challenge!! Here are the details, just in case you are new!!

To be eligible for the giveaway, create a card or project using the paper piecing, 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 (January 16th). 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 lookout 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 TSG138 so we can check out your beautiful work!

For my card tonight, I started with the Little Moments set. I stamped my image on X-Press It Blending Card, and then colored it with my Copics. His and her sweater, both, were paper pieced with some MME Gertie paper. I cut my image out with my Circle Nesties, and then layered it with Hot Fudge. For my sketch, I used the new Sketch For You To Try. My ribbon is Walnut Seam Binding from The Ribbon Carousel, my brads are from Michael's, and my spiral clip is from Creative Express. My scalloped border is the Small Open Scalloped Die-namics from My Favorite Things.

Well, that is it for me for now! Thanks for stopping by!!

P.S. Did you SEE my cutesy new blog banner!! Thanks Kim T!!!

Crazy 4 Challenges- New Year

Hey everyone, and welcome to this week's Crazy 4 Challenges, challenge! We are back from our winter break, and our new challenge is:

New year….new ‘toys’…..new techniques. Do or use something NEW 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 C4C118. Don't forget to come back here and link it on Mr Linky so that everyone else can see it too.




My card is full of things that are new to me, some more new than others, but new all the same!! First of all, I started with my NEW à la mode- Dip Me in Chocolate, from My Favorite Things, and stamped her on X-Press It Blending card. I then paper pieced her leggings, and part of the chocolate bar wrapper, with some MME Kraft Funday Happy Days paper. I got this as a Christmas present from my MFT sister, so it was the first time I had used IT. I accented the front of my card with some brads from Michael's, and some Black Twill Ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel. The new Rolled Scalloped Flower Die-namics was used to make my two flowers our of Taken with Teal and Black Licorice card stock. To finish, I used the Bracket Tab Die-namics for my sentiment.



For the inside, I used more of the same card stock, and paper, along with my sentiment panel. It was cut out with the You Move Me Die-namics.

Here are the Die-namics I have used:







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

• Barbara Anders
• Cindy Haffner
• Dawn Easton
  
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone<--you are here!!
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Turner
• Lynda Benden
• Maria Bell
  
• Silke Kittman
• Silke Ledlow
  
• Vicki Garrett

MFTWSC53- Jump For Joy

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 used the super cute new Jump For Joy Pure Innocence set. I stamped her on X-Press It Blending card, and then colored her with my Copics. I paper pieced part of her dress with some MME Lime Twist Happy Go Lucky paper, which I also used on the rest of my card. I drew the grass in with my Copics(YG21, YG25). My ribbons are from SU, and my twine is Caribbean from MFT. I used Michael's brads, as well. For my sentiment, I used the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics. I also used the Open Scalloped Doily Die-namic for my striped panel.


For the inside, I used more of the same supplies, and the rest of the sentiment from the front. Yes, I cut it in half...gasp!!

Here are the Die-namics I used:





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

January New Product Tour!!!

That's right ladies, we have made it through teasers, and now, all the new sets are available in the My Favorite Things Store!!!! Before you go shop, be sure to hop around to all the designers and leave them some love! You never know who has the candy!! Be sure to head to Kim's Blog for a list of who, what, and where!!


Tonight, my job is to show you the new Pure Innocence I Love You This Big set!! I just love this little guy, who I lovingly call Bob.



For my card, I started by stamping Bob on a piece of X-Press It Blending card, and some MME Blink of an Eye paper. I then paper pieced his shirt, and colored the rest of him with my Copics. I then cut him out, and popped him up on my heart, which was cut out with the new Layered Heart Die-namics. I used a 1/16th paper punch to go ahead and punch the holes from the first layer through the second layer. They were cut out of more of the MME DP and some Fossil card stock. I then used the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics, and a corduroy button with Jute Twine to attache my sentiment. My other ribbon is from The Ribbon Carousel, along with my Jute Twine, and I used Michael's brads and a Creative Express spiral clip. For my border on the base of Sno Cone, Saffron, Fossil and Sweet Tooth, I used the Dainy Dots Border Die-namics cut out of Tangy Orange card stock.



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

This little cutie pie sells for $9.

Here are the Die-namics I used:









The Cherry on Top is earned when you spend $150 before shipping and tax, earning you $15 off your order. Once that amount is hit, the coupon code will pop up on your screen, which you can write down and then apply to your order in your shopping cart. If you remove things from your cart, making it fall below $150, the coupon code will be removed automatically.

Also, remember that SOMEONE out there is giving out blog candy, and the BEST way to win, is to comment on ALL the designers blogs!! Good luck!!

Now, off to Kim's Blog for a full list of designer's participating!! Happy Stamping!!

Die-namics Pep Rally

Now that we've teased and tempted you all week long, it's almost time for you to shop for your favorite Brand Spankin' New products from MFT.

But first... it's time for our Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release Pep Rally!

Our Design Team has been busy creating jaw-dropping and inspiring projects for you, and we've saved the best for last.

We've taken an in-depth look at this month's Die-namics, while re-visiting the amazing sets being released tonight at 10 PM EST RIGHT HERE in the MFT Boutique.

And while we are at it, how about we make your life even easier with a "cheat sheet" of all that's new? Head over to the MFT Blog to print out a shopping list.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on January 3rd at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on January 3rd 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 January 3rd at 10 PM EST. You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• You have just a few more hours to submit your entry for this month's guest designer contest. 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 designers' posts 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 January 3rd just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

For my card tonight, I started with the new Pure Innocence Berry Sweet. I stamped her on X-Press It Blending card, and some MME Quite Contrary paper. I then paper pieced her dress and colored the rest of her with my Copics. I then layered her with some Celery, Wild Cherry, and Jellybean Green card stock. For my border, I used the Jumbo Monarch Border Die-namics. I added brads to it for some interest. I then added a spiral clip with some Celery Grosgrain on it, as well as some Maraschino Twine from the Ribbon Carousel. I then attached my sentiment, from the At The Movies Die-namics, with the spiral clip. I used the popcorn bucket...fun, right? For the base of my card, I used some more of the Quite Contrary paper, and the Fresh Cut Grass Die-namics, along with more of the red polka dot paper. To finish it off, I used some more of the Twine, and some White Satin Edged Ruffled Ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel.



For the inside, I used a sentiment from the Paper Dolls set, as well as, the Decorative Doily Duo Die-namics(Oval) and some more of the grass. By now, I am sure you have noticed my strawberry, as well...I put a Hershey's kiss in it, after cutting it out with the new Berry Box Die-namics. The prefect little sweet treat!!


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.



My card is also for this week's Ribbon Carousel Challenge!! Be sure to check that out at the Ribbon Carousel Blog!!