The Scalloped Edge

Amazing and Magical VIP Collection!

2012-03-20T19:00:00.000-07:00

Hi there and welcome to the MFT VIP New Product Tour! This month's Pure Innocence Amazing and Magical VIP Kit is awesome!

Here is a breakdown of the kit:

Pure Innocence Amazing & Magical VIP Collection $32.90

Pure Innocence Magician stamp set

Pure Innocence Scientist stamp set

Amazing & Magical Sentiments mini (VIP exclusive stamp set - will never be offered for sale or be available again $9 value, FREE)

Chevron Stripes Die-namics Die

Pinking Edge Die-namics Die

The MFT VIP kit is a LIMITED QUANTITY product that gives you the opportunity to purchase upcoming stamp sets and a new Die-namics die TWO WEEKS early. The mini set that is included in the VIP kit for free will be EXCLUSIVE to the VIP kit and will never be available for purchase.

Head on over to the MFT Blog for a link to each designer.

I used the Pure Innocence Magician for my card. The sketch is this week's Deconstructed Sketch from Jen Shults. Awesome sketch!

The papers are Authentique Loyal. I used the new Die-namics Chevron Stripes (SWOON) and Botanical Beauty. The image was colored with Copics and her dress and cape were paper pieced. Some machine stitching finishes the card.

Thanks for stopping by!

You've Got Cute-a-tude! {MFTWSC63}

2012-03-14T09:00:00.001-07:00

Hi there! It's Wednesday and time for this week's Wednesday Stamp Club Sketch Challenge from My Favorite Things! This week's sketch just might be one of my favorites so far, so I hope you have a chance to play along!

Head on over to the MFT Blog for a link to each designer.

I used the new Pure Innocence image, Cute-a-tude paired with the following Die-namics: Botanical Beauty, First Place Award Ribbon (sentiment) and Simply Scallops. The papers are MME On the Bright Side Two.

The image was colored with Copics and her dress was paper pieced. I added a small gem to the flower center in her hair. The Botanical Beauty flower was cut from the same patterned paper and was finished with a twine stitched button. The sentiment was zig zag stitched to the main panel. A little more stitching finishes the front.

And the finished inside:

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a great day!

MFT New Product Tour!

2012-03-06T19:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome to the My Favorite Things New Product Tour! Everything you've seen in the teasers the last seven days is now ready for purchase in the MFT Boutique!

But before you rush off to place your orders, why don't you hang around a bit to gain a little more inspiration from the sets you've got your eye on? The MFT team has some awesome samples to share with you! You can head on over to the MFT Blog for a link to each designer!

For my card tonight I've used the ADORABLE Pure Innocence Cowboy! I paired him with some MME On the Bright Side "One" papers.

Cowboy was colored with Copics, was fussy cut out and popped up for dimension. I gave him some rope twine to hold because it goes with the sentiment! The star was cut using the Die-namics Country Charms and was attached to the main image panel with a silver brad. The sentiment was cut out using the Die-namics File Tab die. Some machine stitching finishes the card.

And here is the finished inside:

And the Die-namics I used:

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Shopping!

MFT Pre-Release Pep Rally!

2012-03-05T21:09:00.001-08:00

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.

What I have to show you tonight is another scrapbook page! I told myself I needed to get back to creating memories for my family and I am having so much fun! It's especially fun when you see that all the wonderful stamps and dies can be EASILY incorporated into a scrapbook page! (again, I apologize for the crummy pictures! I'm still trying to figure out a way to photograph a 12x12 page!)

I used some pictures I took of both of my girls back in December in my In-law's beautiful backyard. I used a variety of 12x12 papers.

Here you can see the new Die-namics Photo Corners. Do you see the outline of the oval? Well, I cut too large of an oval using the Die-namics Oval STAX, so I cut a smaller one using the same oval and I was left with an outline of an oval....so I had to use it!

Here's a picture of the new Triple Scoop set, Big Greetings that has been cut out with the Die-namics Oval STAX. That's the Die-namics Large Leafy Flourish and Die-namics Mini Monarch Border peeking out behind.

Just LOVE the Die-namics Bracket Tab as an accent!

Another fab accent are the Die-namics Mix and Match Banners!

Here are the Die-namics I used:

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

You can attend the New Release Party on April 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 April 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 April 3rd just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

March Diva Inspirations Hop!

2012-03-05T03:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome to the March Diva Inspirations Hop! The Diva Inspiration Team is here to start your month off with a little Verve Inspiration!

If you arrived here from Betty's Blog then you're in the right place. If you've just happened along, head on over to the Verve Blog to start the hop from the beginning! Don't forget to leave comments along the way for your chance to win some Verve goodness of your own!

My card today uses one of my favorite Verve sets, Making a Statement along with it's coordinating dies: Loopy Blooms and Rounded Scallop Frame. I paired these stamp goodies with some beautiful MME On the Bright Side "Two" papers and the Week One Viva la Verve sketch for March! Such a fun and simple sketch.

The blooms were cut using the same patterned paper. I layered the two sizes together over the frame. Each bloom was finished with an adhesive black pearl. Some machine stitching finishes the card!

Your next stop on today's hop is to Jen del Muro's Blog!

Thanks for stopping by!

MFTeasers: Day 6!

2012-03-04T21:00:00.002-08:00

Hi there and welcome to my favorite day of teasers from My Favorite Things! It's Pure Innocence Day! We have SIX new Pure Innocence Images: Cowgirl, Cowboy, Indian Girl, Cute-a-tude, Puppy Girl and Precious Little Lamb - Better Together!

Head on over to the MFT Blog for a link to each designer.

I used Puppy Girl for my card and I paired her with some gorgeous MME On the Bright Side "One" papers. The sketch is this March's Sketch For You To Try from Jen del Muro.

Puppy Girl was colored with Copics and I paper pieced her dress. She was cut out with the FABULOUS new Die-namics Oval STAX dies. Oh My Word.....these dies are awesome! The edge on the die is embossed on the FIRST PASS! Oh, and they cut like BUTTAH. It's the little things that make me happy! I stitched around the oval one stitch at a time using my Janome Sew Mini. Takes a little time, but in the end it's worth it! The flower was made using the Die-namics Prima Donna die. Some machine stitching and an adhesive gem finish the card.

And here's a shot of the inside:

And the Die-namics I used:

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

You can attend the New Release Party on March 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 March 6th 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 March 6th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

MFTeasers: Day 5!

2012-03-03T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome to day five of teasers from My Favorite Things! It's à la mode day and I can't wait for you to see this month's new sets! Today we are introducing It's Getting Deep and The Rainbow Will Come!

Head on over to the MFT Blog for a link to each designer!

I used The Rainbow Will Come for my card. I paired this DARLING à la mode with some Echo Park This & That "Graceful" papers. I also used the Die-namics Mini Monarch Border and File Tab dies. Her dress and rain boots were paper pieced. A little machine stitching finishes the card.

Here are the Die-namics I used:

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

You can attend the New Release Party on March 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 March 6th 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 March 6th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

MFTeasers: Day 3!

2012-03-01T21:09:00.001-08:00

Hi there and welcome to the third day of teasers from My Favorite Things! Today we are introducing Clearly Sentimental About Pets, Claire keay Funny Bunny, and this month's Triple Scoop Set, Big Greetings.

Head on over to the MFT Blog for a link to each designer!

Hold onto your hats, but I made another scrapbook page! It's a layout about my oldest, Lauren, who made the Honor Roll for the third time with a 4.0 GPA. Hope you don't mind me bragging! She certainly didn't get her smarts from me! I'm sorry for the not so great pics....I must figure out how to photograph a 12 x 12 page! Any suggestions would be helpful!

I used the following sets on my scrapbook page: Big Greetings (the new and awesome Triple Scoop Set) and the previously released, Just the Ticket. I also LOVE how MFT's sets can be combined! I used the following Die-namics: the new Mini Monarch Border, By the Letters, Just the Ticket, Stacking Stars, Oval Tab and Mix and Match Banners. All of the papers are from the County Fair Kit from Studio Calico. I cut the letters from My Favorite Felt in Black. Some buttons and machine stiching finish the page. Oh, the finished page is 12x12.

Here are the Die-namics I used:

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

You can attend the New Release Party on March 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 March 6th 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 March 6th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

MFTeasers Day 2!

2012-02-29T21:00:00.001-08:00

Hi there! It's the second day of teasers from My Favorite Things and today we are introducing Inspired by Birds, Inspired by Butterflies Die-namics (hooray!) and Flopsey Goes Camping.

Head on over to the MFT Blog for a link to each designer!

Today I have used Flopsey Goes Camping! I have a soft spot in my heart for Flopsey so I always love when a new set is released! I paired Flopsey with some papers from the County Fair Kit from Studio Calico. Flopsey was colored with Copics and I drew in the dirt and weeds with Prismacolor Pencils. The Die-namics Oval Tab was used for the sentiment. I rounded the top right corners with a Corner Chomper and finished the card with some machine stitching and a button tied with linen thread.

And the finished inside:

The Die-namics I used:

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

You can attend the New Release Party on March 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 March 6th 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 March 6th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

2012-02-29T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there! It's Wednesday and time for today's Wednesday Stamp Club Sketch Challenge from My Favorite Things! We've always got a great sketch for you and this week is no exception! We would love it if you would play along!

Head on over to the MFT Blog for a link to each designer!

For my card today I used the Well Worn Greetings Die-namics and stamp set. This is THE perfect set if you're looking for a quick and easy card! I paired Well Worn Greetings with some MME Miss Caroline "Dolled Up" papers. The frame around the sentiment was stamped using Rose Coral ColorBox Chalk Ink and the sentiment was stamped in Dark Chocolate. The layer under the main sentiment was embossed using a polka dot embossing folder. I used the Die-namics Hearts a Plenty for the felt heart and finished it with a twine threaded button. Some machine stitching and lace trim finish the card.

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Today's sketch:

Thanks for stopping by!

MFT March Teasers ~ Puddle Jumper!

2012-02-28T21:00:00.001-08:00

Hi there and welcome to March teasers from My Favorite Things! I'm so excited to share teasers with you over the next week! There is so much goodness coming from MFT you won't want to miss a thing!

Today we are introducing Who's That Girl Puddle Jumper.

Head on over to the MFT Blog for a link to each designer.

I paired Puddle Jumper with some Studio Calico Memoir Papers (6x6). Her raincoat and boots were paper pieced with one of the patterns in the packand her raincoat was finished with two adhesive gems. The rest of her was colored with Copics. I added Glossy Accents to the puddle to make it look wet. The Die-namics I used are the First Place Award Ribbon (for the flags under the button) and File Tab for the sentiment. Some machine stitching, rounded corners and a twine tied button finish the card.

Here is a close up of the puddle....

And the Die-namics I used:

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

You can attend the New Release Party on March 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 March 6th 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 March 6th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

I Simply Adore You {MFTWSC60}

2012-02-22T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there! It's Wednesday and it's time for this week's Wednesday Stamp Club Sketch Challenge from My Favorite Things! I know I sound like a broken record every week, but we have another AWESOME sketch for you to play with!

Head on over to the MFT Blog for a link to each designer!

I used one of my favorite Pure Innocence images, Being Cute is What I Do, for my card. She was colored with Copics and her outfit was paper pieced using patterns from the MME Miss Caroline "Howdy Doody" 6x6 pad. I wish I could get away with an outfit like that :) The Die-namics I used on my card are Botanical Beauty, Open Scallop Doily Duo (the larger one), File Tab and Simply Scallops Medium. I used Buttercream twine under the flower. Some machine stitching and adhesive pearls finish the card.

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Thanks for stopping by!

Howdy, Friend!

2012-02-21T19:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome to the My Favorite Things VIP New Product Tour! We have what I think might be my FAVORITE VIP kit EVAH!! It's the Pure Innocence Country Charm VIP Kit and it is ADORABLE!

Head on over to the MFT Blog for a link to each designer.

On February 21st, the MFT VIP will be released. It is a LIMITED QUANTITY product that gives you the opportunity to purchase upcoming stamp sets and a new Die-namics die TWO WEEKS early. The mini set that is included in the VIP kit for free will be EXCLUSIVE to the VIP kit and will never be available for purchase.

Pure Innocence Country Charm VIP Collection $34.90

Pure Innocence Cowgirl stamp set

Pure Innocence Cowboy stamp set

Country Charm Sentiments mini (VIP exclusive stamp set - will never be offered for sale or be available again $9 value, FREE)

Royal Rose Die-namics Die

Country Charms Die-namics Die

For my card I used the adorable Pure Innocence Cowgirl paired with the GORGEOUS Royal Rose Die-namics, the charming Country Charm Die-namics and the Fancy Flourish Die-namics. The sketch is the Deconstructed Sketch #39 flipped to the other side with a few tweaks. The papers are MME Miss Caroline Dolled Up. These papers are GORGEOUS!

Here is a close up of the gorgeous Royal Rose Die-namics:

And here is the inside. The sentiment is from the Country Charm Mini Sentiments set....The scallops were made with the Simply Scallops Medium Die-namics.

Here are the Die-namics graphics not included in the kit:

Thanks for stopping by!

Boy Oh Boy! What a Suprise!!

2012-02-20T05:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome to Julee Tilman's Surprise Baby Shower!! If you live under a rock and hadn't heard the news, Julee and her hubby Mark are expecting IDENTICAL TWIN BOYS in March! Such an exciting time!

If you arrived here from Tosh's blog, then you're in the right place! If you've just happened along, you can head on over to Teresa's blog to start from the beginning!

I thought long and hard about what advice I could offer Julee and Mark and here's what I came up with:

Julee: Don't try to be Superwoman. ACCEPT help when it is offered from others! (see, I thought I was Superwoman and wouldn't accept help from others....please learn from my mistake!)

Mark: CHANGE DIAPERS.......(my hubby wasn't a diaper changer thanks to my Superwoman attitude :)

LOL! How's that for advice?

And here is my card for the twins....affectionately known as Jack and Moe.......

I used my fave all time baby set from Verve, To the Moon and paired it with some fun MME Miss Caroline "Dilly Dally" papers. Jack and Moe (the bears) were colored with Copics and cut out. I cut along their arms so I could "hang" them over the frame and the plaid flag. The kite was tied to Jack's arm using twine. The sentiment is actually just "Oh Boy" To get the "Boy" on top, I simply masked the sentiment with scotch tape so I could stamp Boy....giving me "Boy Oh Boy." Fitting for twins, dontcha think? Some machine stitching a few adhesive gems finish the card!

Oh, and BTW....the sketch is today's Mojo Monday 229! Isn't it a goodie?

Your next stop on this hop is to Betty's Blog!

Congratulations, Julee and Mark! I'm so happy for the both of you!!!

If Friends Were Flowers {MFTWSC59}

2012-02-15T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there! It's Wednesday and time for this week's Wednesday Stamp Club Sketch Challenge from My Favorite Things! We have another FAB sketch for you this week!

Head on over to the MFT Blog for a link to each designer.

I used Fred Bear Oopsie Daisy for my card today and paired him with MME Miss Caroline Dilly Dally papers. I colored Fred with Copics. I masked the sentiment so I could put the first line on the front of the card and finish the rest on the inside of the card. The Die-namics I used on this card are First Place Award Ribbon and Button Quartet. The button was finished with some Carribbean Teal Twine.

Here's the finished inside:

And the Die-namics I used:

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a great day!

MFT Creative Challenge ~ February!

2012-02-13T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome to the February Creative Challenge from My Favorite Things!

This month's challenge is to make a baby themed project. Think shower gifts, nursery decor, new baby cards, etc.

Head on over to the MFT Blog for a link to each designer participating in this month's challenge!

I made a baby card and a matching tag that could be used on a gift package or gift bag. I pulled out the Pure Innocence Girl and Baby set and First Class Friend Die-namics and Stamp set. I love how all the sets at MFT can be mixed and matched. The image was colored with Copics, was fussy cut out and popped up for dimension. All of the patterned papers are MME Miss Caroline Dilly Dally.

I used the following Die-namics: By the Letters, First Class Friend, Fishtail Banner, Tag You're It and Hearts a Plenty.

Just the card:

The finished inside of the card:

The tag:

Here are the Die-namics I used:

That's all from me today! Thank you for stopping by!

I Need Some Girl Talk

2012-02-08T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there! It's Wednesday and it's time for the My Favorite Things Wednesday Stamp Club Sketch Challenge! I say it week after week, but we have another TERRIFIC sketch for you! I hope you get the chance to play along!

Head on over to the MFT Blog for a link to each designer participating in today's sketch.

I used the just released Girl Talk à la Mode. I colored her with Copics. I used the Die-namics Botanical Beauty die for the corrugated cardboard flower. The Die-namics First Place Award Ribbon die was used for the sentiment. Some machine stitching and adhesive pearls finish the card. The patterned paper is MME Miss Caroline Dolled Up (6x6).

Here's a close up of the flower. I swiped a Vintage Cream inkpad across the corrugated cardboard.

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Happy Birthday!

2012-02-07T19:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome to the My Favorite Things New Product Tour! All the new stamps and Die-namics you've seen during the last week of teasers are now available in the MFT Boutique! But before you rush over to the MFT store to get your goodies, why don't you hop around with the design team to gain a little more inspiration for those sets you've got your eyes on!

Head on over to the MFT Blog for a link to each designer.

My card tonight uses the new and beautiful set, Finishing Flourishes. I paired the new set with my new favorite Die-namics Botanical Beauty dies. The scallops down the side were made with the Die-namics Simply Scallops Medium.

The patterned papers I used all come from the October Afternoon Sidewalks 8x8 pad. You can see I stamped the flourish directly onto patterned paper. I always forget to stamp on patterned paper, but I love the look. Each flower was finished with an adhesive gem. The sentiment was masked so I could just use the word happy on the front. Some machine stitching and twill ribbon finish the front.

I used the entire sentiment and one of the flourishes on the inside.....

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Thanks for stopping by!

Stella........

2012-02-06T22:44:00.000-08:00

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.

Head on over to the MFT Blog for a link to each designer.

I decided late last year that I needed to get back to scrapbooking my family memories. I haven't scrapbooked in a LONG time, so please go easy on me!! LOL! I'm starting with an Instagram picture of my youngest and very spoiled daughter, Stella.

Yes, Stella is my 3 year old miniature dachshund! We all love her and she is crazy about each one of us. I couldn't imagine our home without her!

This is an 8x8 page. I used the new Die-namics Pet Charms and Monarch Border. The Monarch Border was cut from My Favorite Felt in Puff Cloud White. The long "flags" were made with the Die-namics Mix and Match Banners using this tutorial from Joanne Basile. I used the Die-namics By the Letters to spell STELLA using My Favorite Felt in Cloud White. And the sentiment is from this month's Triple Scoop set, Clearly Sentimental About Pets. It was perfect for my page! All of the papers are from the January Studio Calico Kit.

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 February 7th at 10 PM EST:

You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th 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 February 7th 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 February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

MFTeasers: Pure Innocence Day!!!

2012-02-05T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome to my favorite day of teasers from My Favorite Things: Pure Innocence Day!! Today we are introducing five new Pure Innocence images: Firefighter Boy, Firefighter Girl, Purrfect, Blowing Bubbles and Violin Girl.

Head on over to the MFT Blog for a link to each designer.

I used the new Pure Innocence Purrfect. I paired her with some new MME Miss Caroline Howdy Doody papers (6x6). She was colored with Copics. The Die-namics I used are Botanical Beauty and Simply Scallops Medium.

Here's a detail shot:

Here's a shot of the inside:

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th 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 February 7th 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 February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Pure Innocence Purrfect (MFT)

Paper: Fossil, White, MME Miss Caroline Howdy Doody (6x6)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers

Accessories: Botanical Beauty and Simply Scallops Medium Die-namics (MFT), Lace Trim, Adhesive Pearl, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape

February Diva Inspirations Hop!

2012-02-05T03:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome to February Diva Inspirations Hop! The Diva Inspiration team is here to start your month off with a little Verve inspiration!

If you've arrived here from Betty's blog, then you're in the right place, but if you've just happened along you can start the hop at the Verve Blog. Don't forget to leave a comment along the way for a chance to win some Verve goodness of your own!

I used my new favorite set from Verve, Wings of Love, for my card. I had the corrugated cardboard heart left over from another Verve project I made a few weeks ago and had to put it to good use! The wings were stamped in Versamark ink onto a sheet of acetate and were heat embossed with white embossing powder. The heart is from the Wavy Hearts Die set and was cut from corrugated cardboard. I swiped a Vintage Cream inkpad across the heart for some added interest. The papers are MME Love me (6x6). I rounded the corners with my Corner Chomper, added some machine stitching, a pearl flourish and some beautiful lace trim.

Your next stop on the hop is to the amazinly talented, Jen del Muro's Blog!

Thanks for stopping by!

MFTeasers: Day Five!

2012-02-04T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome to day five of teasers from My Favorite Things! Today is one of my most favorite teaser days: à la mode day! Today we are introducing two new à la modes: Girl Talk and Rock Star!

Head over to the MFT Blog for a link to each designer!

I used Rock Star for my card. She was colored with Copic markers and the panel was finished with some machine stitching. The Die-namics I used are Simply Scallops Large, Hearts a Plenty, Button Quartet and First Place Award Ribbon. A small gem flourish, some Valentine Divine Twine and machine stitching finish the card! Patterned papers are MME Love Me (6x6).

And here's a picture of the inside:

And the Die-namics I used:

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th 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 February 7th 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 February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

MFTeasers Day Four!

2012-02-03T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome to day four of teasers from My Favorite Things! Today we are introducing Vertical Greetings, Ring Me and Finishing Flourishes!

Head on over to the MFT blog for a link to each designer!

I used the new Vertical Greetings Die-namics and Stamp set. OMGoodness...I LOVE this set! Love that the sentiments are well, VERTICAL!

I paired Vertical Greetings with some Crate Paper Random papers. I stamped the sentiment in Melon Mambo ink on the Vertical Greetings Die-namic shape. I also cut a piece of patterned paper using the same die and used just a portion on the bottom of the die cut. The flowers were cut using the Die-namics Botanical Beauty dies. Each was finished with ah adhesive gem. The Die-namics Monarch Border was used on the bottom of the card. A rounded corner and some machine stitching finish the card!

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th 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 February 7th 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 February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

MFTeasers: Day Two!

2012-02-01T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome to the second day of teasers from My Favorite Things! Today we are introducing two new sets: Inspired By Birds and Fix-It Fred. We are also introducing the new Up, Up & Away Die-namics, made to coordinate with the previously released Inspired By Up, Up & Away!

Head on over to the MFT Blog for links to each designer.

I used Fix-It Fred for my card today. I paired him with the new and adorable Die-namics Tool Charms. The papers are MME Lost and Found Two Sunshine (6x6). I also used the Die-namics Mix and Match Banner on the "flags" to the left of Fred. They were embossed with the Seeing Spots embossing folder in my Big Shot. The tools were hung by baby brads. The card was finished with some machine stitching.

A detail shot:

A picture of the inside:

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th 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 February 7th 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 February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

Love You {MFTWSC57}

2012-02-01T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there! It's Wednesday and it's time for this week's Wednesday Stamp Club Sketch Challenge from My Favorite Things! I have to admit when I saw this week's sketch I was a little bit scared of the two offset panels, but got over the fear once I got to working on my card! I have to say that I LOVE how it turned out! Can I say that :)?

Head on over to the MFT blog for a link to each designer participating in today's sketch!

I used the Pure Innocence image Love You With All My Heart for my card. I paired her with some Fancy Pants LOVE papers (6x6). She was colored with Copics and her dress and the heart were paper pieced. The Die-namics Hearts a Plenty heart was cut from My Favorite Felt in Wild Cherry. The heart was finished with a Divine Twine tied button and a sentiment. I put the heart lower on the card because it interfered with her head. I'm a rebel....what can I say? LOL Some black adhesive pearls and machine stitching finish the card.

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Here's the sketch:

I hope you all have a great Wednesday! Thanks for stopping by!

MFTeasers: Day One!

2012-01-31T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there! It's the first day of teasers from My Favorite Things! I'm so excited for you to see all of the fabulous new sets and Die-namics that will be released next week! You're going to love all of it!

Today we are introducing the newest Who's That Girl: Let's Chat!

Head on over to the MFT Blog for a link to each designer!

For my teaser, I made a card and a tag. I paired her with some patterned paper from the Happy Travels 6x6 pad by Glitz Designs. She was colored with Copics and her shirt was paper pieced. The senitment was cut out with the new Die-namics Chat Bubbles die. I used Joanne's "Tab Trick" to shorten the die so it fit the shorter sentiment. See the gorgeous layered flower? That was made using the new Die-namics Botanical Beauty dies. OMG....awesome die! The flower on the card was finished with an adhesive gem. Some lace trim and machine stitching finish the front.

The tag was cut with my favorite Die-namics Tag You're It die. The senitment was cut using the Die-namics First Place Award Ribbon die. Some machine stitching and twill ribbon tied with a button and linen thread finish the tag.

Here is a close up of the card:

and a close up of the tag:

and the finished inside of the card:

Here are the Die-namics that I used:

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th 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 February 7th 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 February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Well, that's all from me! Thanks for stopping by!

Cards listed in my Etsy Shop!

2012-01-31T13:08:00.000-08:00

Hi there everyone! Just wanted to pop in and let you know that I listed several cards for sale in my Etsy Shop. It's been a long time since I've done this, but my craft area is overflowing with cards. If you're interested you can click here or you can find the link at the top of my sidebar on the right ------------>

I'm gearing up for the MFTeasers that start tonight! You won't want to miss a thing!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you're all having a great week!

Lucy the Birthday Girl! {MFTWSC56}

2012-01-25T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there! It's Wednesday and that means it's time for another Wednesday Stamp Club Sketch Challenge from My Favorite Things! We have another FABULOUS sketch this week so I hope you can play along!

Head on over to the MFT Blog for a link to each designer!

I made my card for my neighbor's daughter, Lucy, who will be celebrating her 5th birthday next week. So woohoo for me having it done in advance!

I used the Pure Innocence image, Believe in Magic and paired her with some MME Lost & Found Two Blush Papers (6x6). She was colored with Copics and I finished her skirt, wings and wand with a mixture of Glossy Accents and Irridescent Ice Glitter that I brushed on with a small paint brush. She was layered on an Open Scallop Doily Duo Die-namics die cut from Fossil cardstock. The sentiment on the front of the card is from another Pure Innocence set, My Balloon. It was cut out using the Die-namics First Place Award Ribbon die. Some machine stitching finishes the front.

Here is a close up of all the glitter:

And the finished inside......

And here are the Die-namics I used:

That's all from me today! I hope you have a great day!

MFT~Scor-Pal Blog Hop~

2012-01-24T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome to the My Favorite Things/Scor-Pal Blog Hop! I am thrilled to be a part of this hop because I love my Scor-Pal as much as I love my MFT stamps and die-namics!

To see the complete list of participating designers from MFT and Scor-Pal, head on over to the MFT Blog!

I have a rather long post for you today that includes a tutorial....so grab a cuppa, sit back and relax!

When the original Scor-Pal was introduced, I purchased it immediately and when the newest version came out I couldn't wait to get my hands on it! My Scor-Pal sits on my desk and is used EVERY time I make a project....even if it is to just score a card fold. It is an essential tool in my stamping arsenal.

I made a card using the newest Flopsey, Bunches of Hearts. Flopsey was colored with Copics, was cut out and then popped up for dimension. He was layered on a heart cut using one of the Layered Hearts Die-namics that was cut from corrugated cardboard. I also swiped some Vintage Cream ink across the heart to give it some more interest. The sentiments are from the same set and were cut out with the Mini Tab and First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics.

Do you see the scored diamond pattern on the denim colored panel? That was done with my Scor-Pal. I have a problem with "plain" cardstock on a card so adding a diamond pattern for interest is something I do often. I took a few pictures as I scored the paper and will have a tutorial at the end of this post.

This picture shows the dimension I LOVE on a card front......

And here is the finished inside.....

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Now onto the Scored Diamond Pattern Tutorial: (it's my first ever tutorial so go easy on me :)

I started with a piece of patterned paper cut into a 5" square. I lined my paper up corner to corner at the 5" mark. Make sure the bottom corner is on the same line to ensure a perfect pattern. The point of the corner fits perfectly in the little notch at the top.

Score down the center from corner to corner.....

Then score from edge to edge every 1/2". For some reason I go to the right and then to the left. Habit....but do what works for you.

This is what it looks like when you're done with the first half.....

Now turn your patterned paper so the original score lines are horizontal making sure to keep each corner on the same line. Again, I chose the 5" score line......(6 is actually the middle)

And repeat the scoring again, every 1/2".

And here it is finished! Now all you have to do is add it to your card!

Well, if you're still with me, you're done! Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a great day!

Stamps: Bunches of Hearts Flopsey (MFT)

Paper: Fossil, Vintage Cream, Crate Paper Random (6x6)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers

Accessories: Scor-Pal, Layered Heart, Mini Tab and First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics (MFT), Lace Trim, Sewing Machine, Corrugated Cardboard, Foam Tape

Happy Day! {MFTWSC55}

2012-01-18T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there! It's Wednesday and it's time for another Wednesday Stamp Club Sketch from My Favorite Things! I am IN LOVE with this week's sketch so I hope you'll play along!

Head on over to Kim's Blog for a link to each designer!

My card today uses the Feeling Froggy Pure Innocence image, paired with the the following Die-namics: Fringed Perrenial, Mini Wavy Pennants, Mini Pennants and Simply Scallops Medium on the inside. The patterned papers are LOVE by Fancy Pants (6x6).

Here is a close up of the gorgeous Fringed Perrenial.....It was finished with an adhesive pearl.

And the inside.....

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Well, that's all from me today! I hope you have a great day!

January MFT VIP New Product Tour!

2012-01-17T19:01:00.000-08:00

Hi there! It's time for the January VIP New Product Tour from My Favorite Things! This month's kit is the Classic Kids Pure Innocence Collection and it is AWESOME!

Here is the kit:

Pure Innocence Classic Kids VIP Collection $26.50

Pure Innocence Violin Girl stamp set

Pure Innocence Blowing Bubbles stamp set

Classic Kids Sentiments mini (VIP exclusive stamp set - will never be offered for sale or be available again $9 value, FREE)

Monarch Border Die-namics Die

The VIP Kit is a LIMITED QUANTITY product that gives you the opportunity to purchase upcoming stamp sets and a new Die-namics die THREE WEEKS early. The mini set that is included in the VIP kit for free will be EXCLUSIVE to the VIP kit and will never be available for purchase.

I used the new and ADORABLE, Blowing Bubbles for my card. The The Monarch Border Die-namics was also used. The image was colored with Copics and was cut out and popped up for dimension. The layout is this week's Mojo Monday sketch. The Die-namics Dainty Doily Duo was used behind the main image and the Die-namics First Place Award Ribbon die was used for the sentiment. Some machine stitching finishes the front.

Here is the inside.......

Head on over to the Kim's Blog for a link to each designer!

Thanks for stopping by!

Verve Diva After Party Blog Hop!

2012-01-14T05:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to our January 2012 After Party Hop! Last night we released 3 new stamp sets, 4 plain janes and 4 dies! All of the new products we've been showcasing this week are available now in the Verve store! Be sure to leave a little comment love as you take a stroll through the Diva blogs. One lucky commenter from today's hop will win the ENTIRE Release! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize details and deadlines.

I am the caboose on this Diva party train, so if you arrived here from Shannan's blog then you're in the right place. To start the hop from the beginning head on over to Amy's blog!

I LOVE this new release and it was hard to choose which set to use but I finally settled on Wings of Love with the coordinating Wavy Hearts die. The sentiment is from Twitterpated. I LOVE the simple sentiments from each of these sets and the heart with wings? SWOON..........

I started my card with this week's Deconstructed Sketch, although I left off a couple panels in the long run. It was, however, the inspiration for my card! I stamped the heart/wings stamp in Versamark ink onto acetate paper and heat embossed with white embossing powder. The heart itself was cut from corrugated cardboard with the Wavy Hearts Die. I finished the heart by swiping some Vintage Cream ink across some of the raised cardboard. The sentiment was cut with a die and was scored so I could fold it to give it "wings". Some lace trim, adhesive gems and some twill ribbon tied with a button and some linen thread finish the tag. I rounded the corners with a corner chomper and finished the card with some machine stitching. All of the patterned papers are from the Crate Paper Paper Heart Collection (6x6).

Here is a close up of the corrugated cardboard heart and acetate wings......

*January 14, 2012*

1. Amy	8. Tosha
2. Maureen	9. Laurie
3. Sankari	10. Julee
4. Andrea	11. Janelle
5. Teresa	12. Betty
6. Amber	13. Shannan
7. Charmaine	14. Jackie

Well, that's all from me today! I hope you enjoyed the hop!!

Stamps: Wings of Love, Twitterpated (Verve)

Paper: Crate Paper Paper Heart Collection (6x6)

Ink: Dark Chocolate (PTI), Versamark

Accessories: Wavy Hearts Die (Verve), Tag You're It Die-namics (MFT), Fine Linen Twill Ribbon and Button (PTI), Linen Thread (TCP), Lace Trim (Melissa Frances), Adhesive Gems, Corner Chomper, White Embossing Powder, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape

I Love You.....From the Heart {MFTWSC54}

2012-01-11T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there! It's Wednesday and time for another fabulous Wednesday Stamp Club Sketch from My Favorite Things! The sketch this week is a fun one so I hope you can play along!

Head on over to the MFT Blog for a link to each designer participating in today's sketch!

I have a little story behind my card.....

I made my card (early for once) and last night while editing and then uploading I saw that my card was almost IDENTICAL to Jodi's card, papers and all. (Well, it wasn't IDENTICAL, but close enough) We'd used the same stamp set, Bunch of Hearts Flopsey, the same papers, Yours Truly from Echo Park, and of course the same layout. I didn't want Jodi to think I was some crazed stamping stalker :), so I did a redo of my card last night! Still similar, but not exact. Great minds think alike is what I keep telling myself (GRIN). Anywho....here it is in all its glory:

And here is a pic of the inside:

I used the following Die-namics dies, too:

Mini Wavy Pennants

Mini Pennants:

Simply Scallops Medium:

Well, that's all from me today!! I hope you have a great day!

MFT January Creative Challenge ~ Masculine

2012-01-09T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there! It's time for the January Creative Challenge from My Favorite Things! This month This month's challenge is to make Masculine cards! I hesitated when signing up for this challenge because masculine cards are a toughie for me, but I'm always up for a challenge, so I jumped in with both feet....sort of! LOL!

Head on over to Kim's blog for a link to each designer participating in this month's challenge!

I pulled out the set, At the Movies along with the coordinating At the Movies Die-namics, Mini Film Strip Die-namics and Stacking Stars Die-namics. I feel that stars are masculine. Don't ask me why, but I do! I searched through my vast amount of 6x6 paper pads and finally settled on Authentique's Free Bird series Poised & Warmth. I think these papers look masculine because of the diamond pattern (masculine to my eye) and I find them to be gender neutral colors.

I stamped the sentiment in Dark Chocolate ink, finishing the panel with some stars from the set in Crushed Curry ink. I cut a piece of corrugated cardboard from my stash with a star die (Spellbinders) and inked the edges with some Vintage Cream ink. I finished the card with some of the Stacking Stars and some chocolate buttons. Notice I did not tie the buttons, bows are not masculine :)

Here is a close up:

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Thanks for stopping by!

January Diva Inspirations Hop.....

2012-01-05T03:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there! I'm happy to welcome you to the very first Diva Inspirations Hop of the New Year! I have made a few changes in my stamping life and moving from the Verve Release Team to the Verve Diva Inspiration Team is one of them! I'm really excited to be here!

The Diva Inspiration Team is here to start your month off with a little Verve inspiration! You may notice we've changed the date to the 5th of each month......same fabulous inspiration, different date! You can start the Hop at the Verve Blog! Continue to each blog and leave a comment as you go for your chance to win some Verve goodness of your own!

I started my card with this week's awesome Mojo Monday sketch, Mojo222. The sentiment, from Making a Statement, was stamped in Dark Chocolate ink and was cut out with the Curvy Bookplate Die. The outline stamp, from Tag Time, was stamped in Taken With Teal ink. The butterfly, from Blue Skies, was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black, was colored with Copics and was cut out. I glued the center of the butterfly down and popped with wings up with foam squares. Some adhesive gems and machine stitching finish the card! All of the papers are Authentique Splendid (6x6).

Your next stop on the hop is to the amazing blog of Jen del Muro!

Thanks for stopping by!

2012-01-03T19:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome to the My Favorite Things New Product tour! Everything you've seen peeked over the last seven days is now available in the MFT Boutique! But before you rush over to the store to get your goodies, why don't you hop around with the MFT Design Team to gain a little more inspiration for those sets you've got your eye on!

Head on over to Kim's blog for a link to each designer!

For my card I used the Mono Alphabet and paired it with the new Pure Innocence image, Precious Little Lamb Fill My Heart With Joy! I used the Layered Heart Die-namics die. The lamb was paper pieced and colored with Copics. The Simply Scallops die was used down the side. A twill ribbon bow, a rounded corner and some machine stitching finish the card. All the papers are MME Love Me (6x6)

Here are the Die-namics dies I used:

Thanks for stopping by!

Love You This Big!

2012-01-02T21:00:00.000-08:00

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.

For my card I've used the new and completely adorable Pure Innocence set I Love You This Big. I started with the MFT Wednesday Stamp Club sketch from last Wednesday, MFTWSC52. I replaced the rectangle to a heart so I could use the new Die-namics Layered Heart dies. I LOVE this set of dies! The sentiment was masked so I could use the Die-namics Mini Wavy Pennant dies. Another MUST HAVE set of dies. So fun. The image was colored with Copics and was paper pieced. He was popped up for dimension. Some tiny brads and machine stitching finish the card. All of the patterned papers are MME Lost and Found Portobello Road (6x6).

Here are the Die-namics I used:

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.

Thanks for stopping by!

Pure Innocence Day!

2012-01-01T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there!! It's my FAVORITE day of teasers from My Favorite Things! It's Pure Innocence Day! We are introducing SIX new PI images: Plane Amazing, Berry Sweet, Paper Dolls, Jump for Joy, I Love You This Big and Precious Little Lamb-Fill My Heart with Joy.

Head on over to Kim's blog for a direct link to each designer.

I used Paper Dolls with the coordinating Paper Dolls Border for my card. All of the patterned papers are from Happy Travels by Glitz (6x6).

I colored the image with Copics, paper piecing her dress and the dolls. The sentiment was masked so I could use a portion on the front and the rest on the inside. I used the File Tab Die-namics die to cut it out. The Paper Dolls Border was used at the bottom and was cut from a piece of patterned paper. Some machine stitching finishes the front.

Here is a picture of the inside. The Paper Dolls Border was used again here along with the rest of the sentiment:

Here are the Die-namics I used:

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.

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 January 3rd just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Chocolate = Happiness!

2011-12-31T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful and safe evening! We have had a yummy dinner and are about to play Just Dance (1,2 and 3) on the Wii! It will be alot of fun! Anywho...I'll get on to why you're here!

It's the 5th day of teasers from My Favorite Things and it's one of my favorite days......à la mode day!! We are introducing two new à la modes: Dip Me in Chocolate and Genie!

Head on over to Kim's blog for a link to each designer!

I used Dip Me in Chocolate for my card. I paired her with some MME Honey Cake papers. She was colored with Copics, was cut out and popped up for dimension on a tag cut with the Die-namics Tag You're It die. The tag was finished with some chocolate twill an orange button and some linen thread. The sentiment was cut out with the Die-namics Bracket Tab die. The scallops down the side were made with the Simply Scallops Medium. Some rounded corners made with a Corner Chomper and machine stitching finish the card.

Here are the Die-namics I used:

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.

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 January 3rd just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

MFTeasers: Day Four!

2011-12-30T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and Happy New Year's Eve! Can you believe that it's the last day on 2011? I hope you all have a fantastic New Year's and if you're going to be out driving, please be safe!

It's day four of teasers from My Favorite Things and today we are introducing At the Movies Stamp Set and Die-namics and Monogram Alphabet!

Head on over to Kim's Blog for direct links to each designer's blog!

I used both At the Movies and the Monogram Alphabet on my card. The main image sentiment was stamped in Dark Chocolate and Poppy Parade inks. The film strip frame and tag were both cut out using the At the Movies Die-namics dies. The scallops down the side were made with the Simply Scallops Large. The arrow was cut out with scissors. Some machine stitching and twill ribbon finish the front. All of the patterned papers are My Mind's Eye Love Me.

Here is a look at the inside. I used the Monogram Alphabet for "LOVE" and the You is part of a sentiment from At the Movies that I simply masked off. Oh, and don't pay attention to that little portion down the right side where there is no stitching. I had a sewing machine malfunction :)

Here are the Die-namics I used:

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.

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 January 3rd just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

MFTeasers: Day Two!

2011-12-28T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome back to day two of teasers from My Favorite Things! Today is an exciting day for me because Flopsey is back!!! We are introducing the newest Flopsey set, Bunches of Hearts. You are going to love him!!

Head on over to Kim's blog for a link to each designer!

I was thrilled to see Flopsey back in the release line up! I colored him with Copics, adding some Glitter Ritz to the hearts. He was fussy cut out and popped up for dimension. The Die-namics I used on today's card are the new (and awesome) Layered Hearts, First Place Award Ribbon (for the sentiment) and Hearts a Plenty. Some machine stitching finishes the front. The patterned papers are Yours Truly by Echo Park.

The heart on the inside was cut from My Favorite Felt in Cherry On Top. A little machine stitching finishes the inside.

Here are the Die-namics I used:

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.

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 January 3rd just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

MFTeasers: Day ONE!

2011-12-27T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there!! I can't believe that Christmas is over and we are ready for the first day of teasers for My Favorite Things! This release is jam packed with fantastic new sets and Die-namics dies! Today we are introducing Who's That Parisian Girl! WTG goes to Paris!

Head on over to Kim's blog for a link to each designer!

Now onto my card....Who's That Girl was colored with Copics. I cut her out with scissors and layered her on Dark Chocolate cardstock. The sentiment was stamped in Dark Chocolate ink and was cut out with one of the Mini Tab Die-namics. I LOVE the new Eiffel Tower Die-namics die....perfect with this set! The Simply Scallops Medium Die-namics was used at the bottom. Some machine stitching finishes the front. All of the patterned papers are from the MME Six By Six Paris & Co. pad.

Here's a picture of the inside of the card.....just a sentiment, a strip of patterned paper and some machine stitching....

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

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.

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 January 3rd just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sorry, My Head Was In the Clouds....

2011-12-20T19:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there! It's time for the My Favorite Things VIP New Product Tour! We have a FANTASTIC new VIP kit for you featuring, for the second month in a row, Pure Innocence images!!!

Head on over to Kim's Blog to see a full list of designers!

Here is the info on the the new VIP kit:

Pure Innocence In the Air VIP Collection $25.95

Pure Innocence Jump for Joy stamp set

Pure Innocence Plane Amazing stamp set

In the Air Sentiments mini (VIP exclusive stamp set - will never be offered for sale or be available again $9 value, FREE)

Rolled Scallop Flower Die-namics Die

Today, the MFT VIP will be released. It is a LIMITED QUANTITY product that gives customers the opportunity to purchase upcoming stamp sets and a new Die-namics die TWO WEEKS early.

The mini set that is included in the VIP kit for free will be EXCLUSIVE to the VIP kit and will never be available for purchase.

I used the adorable, Plane Amazing for my card. She was colored with Copics, was fussy cut out and popped up for dimension. I added some Ranger Glossy Accents to the lenses on her glasses. The Flat Bottom Clouds were cut from Puff Cloud White My Favorite Felt. One of the clouds was popped up on foam tape for dimension. The scallops at the bottom of the card were made with the Simply Scallops Medium Die-namics die. The sentiment was masked so that I could stamp each line on a sentiment flag cut using the Die-namics First Place Award Ribbon die. Some machine stitching finishes the card. The patterned paper is MME Lost and Found Two Breeze.

That's all from me today! Thanks for stopping by!

Merry Christmas, Honey! {TCP Tuesday 189}

2011-12-14T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there! I have a card to share with you for this week's TCP Tuesday challenge. Susan is our Hostess with the Mostess and has challenged us to use our Holiday Stamps! This challenge couldn't have come at a better time since TCP just released some fantastic new holiday images!

I used the new set Merry Christmas Honey paired with the fantastic new Cut Ups Anwhere Ribbon Slide. The ribbon is the new Cranberry Seam Binding from TCP and the papers are MME The Merry Days of Christmas. The image was colored with Copics. The sentiment was cut out with Circle Nestabilities and was sponged with Riding Hood Red ink before removing from the die. See the snowflakes? They are from the awesome new Cut Ups Snowflake Lace Paper die. The snowflakes were covered in Dazzling Diamonds and finished with an adhesive gem. Some machine stitching finishes the card.

Here are the Cut Ups I used:

To find out all the TCP Tuesday details and how you can play along to win some Cat's Cash, just head on over to Alma's Blog!

Thanks for stopping by!

MFT December Creative Challenge ~ It's A Wrap!

2011-12-12T21:07:00.000-08:00

Hi there! It's time again for this month's Creative Challenge from My Favorite Things! This month's challenge is called It's a Wrap! We are focusing on creative gift giving solutions.....gift packaging, bows, tags, custom boxes, etc....

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

I was in need of a small box for a gift and while I had out all of the supplies, made a tag that coordinates!

I made a pizza box using this tutorial on Splitcoaststampers. These boxes are so simple to make! The box was cut from Cherry Cobbler cardstock to match the colors in the Simple Stories Twelve Days of Christmas patterned paper. The poinsettias were made using the Die-namics Upsy Daisy dies. The sentiment, from Clearly Sentimental About Christmas, was masked so that I could separate the two words. They were stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink onto a sentiment flag cut using the Die-namics First Place Award Ribbon die. I added some machine stitching and finished each flower/poinsettia with a twine tied button. If you scroll down, you'll see that I made a belly band to hold the box closed.

Here is a picture of the belly band off of the box:

I used the Die-namics Tag You're It die, along with the Die-namics Upsy Daisy die and the Die-namics Fancy Flourish Die. The sentiment is from the Christmas Ornaments Die-namics and Stamp Set. Some checked ribbon, twine and a button finish the tag!

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Well, that's all from me today! I hope I inspired you to try some creative gift packaging of your own!

Thanks for stopping by!

Raider Football!!!

2011-12-06T19:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome to the My Favorite Things New Product Tour! Everything you've seen peeked the last seven days is now available for purchase in the MFT Boutique! But before you rush over to the store to get your goodies, why don't you hop around with the MFT Design Team to gather just a little more inspiration from those sets you've got your eye on!

Head on over to Kim's Blog for a link to each designer!

My card comes with a warning.....if you don't like the Oakland Raiders then this post might not be for you! LOL! I am married to a tried and true Oakland Raider fan. My hubby, Frank, loves the Raiders so much he even has a Raider tattoo on his forearm.....but let's keep that between you and me, K? When I saw the new All Star Die-namics and Stamp set I knew I HAD to make him a Raider card! He's going to love it!

I die cut a football, stamping the threads in Fresh Snow ink. See the little Raider emblem? I found an image online, shrunk it down, cut it out and put it on the football! The pedestal the football sits on was cut from black cardstock. "Game On" was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black and is also a little die from the set. I love that these dies give an impression on the cardstock. I sewed around the circle one stitch at a time. Jody does this all the time and even though my thumb was numb and tired from turning the dial on the sewing machine, it was well worth it for the look! The letters were cut using the new By the Letters Die-namics dies.

Here is the finished inside with another sentiment from the set. I think this is how my hubby really feels :)

And here's a close up of the football:

And the Die-namics I used:

Well that's all from me! Thank you so much for stopping by!

MFT Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release Pep Rally

2011-12-05T21:00:00.000-08:00

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.

For my card I've paired the new adorable Pure Innocence Heart Warmer with the following Die-namics dies: By the Letters (new this month), Mix and Match Banners (new this month), Hearts a Plenty, Notched Tag (small heart), First Place Award Ribbon (sentiment flags), and the Wonky Scallop Border. I just love the versatility of mixing the Die-namics dies!

The darling Pure Innocence image was colored with Copics, was cut out and then popped up for dimension. Some machine stitching and a button tied with ivory linen thread finish the card. All of the patterned papers are from the Echo Park Season's Greetings 6x6 pad.

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.

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 December 6 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

MFTeasers: Day Six!

2011-12-04T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome to my favorite day of MFTeasers......Pure Innocence Day! We have SEVEN new Pure Innocence images to introduce today: Good Fortune, Ice Princess, Holly Girl, Heart Warmer, Cause for Celebration, Frosty and Fabulous and Precious Little Lamb Baby Lamb in the Manger. Whew.......I'll get right to it!

I Love You.....Snow Much:

I used the new PI set Frosty and Fabulous. I just love this snowman! He was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black and was colored with copics. The snow is Crystal Coarse Glitter by Martha Stewart. The sentiment was stamped in Dark Chocolate and was cut out using the new Die-namics Mini Tabs! These are a mini version of the large tabs that I LOVE and are perfect for smaller sentiments! The large heart was cut using the heart die in the Homespun Birdhouse Die-namics. The small heart is from the Notched Tags Die-namics. Both hearts were cut from My Favorite Felt in Blue Skies and Chocolate Fudge. The scallops down the side were made with the Die-namics Wonky Scallop Border die. Some machine stitching finishes the front. All of the patterned papes are from the Authentique 6x6 Gathering collection.

The finished inside.....

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.

Thank you for stopping by!

MFTeasers: Day Five!

2011-12-03T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome to the fifth day of teasers from My Favorite Things! Today is one of my most favorite days of teasers: à la Mode day!! Today we have two new à la Modes to introduce to you: Ski Bunny and Hot Cocoa Cutie.

Friendship Warms the Heart:

I used the new Hot Cocoa Cutie and what a cutie she is! She was colored with Copics. Her giant mug was paper pieced. She was fussy cut out and popped up for dimension. I masked the sentiment to fit it on two flags. The sentiment flags were cut using the Die-namics First Place Award Ribbon. The Die-namics Double Scallop Border was used on the bottom. Some brads and machine stitching finish the front. All the papers are from the Authentique 6x6 Journey pad.

A picture of the finished inside. If you're wondering, that is patterned paper she is stamped on.......

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.

Thanks for stopping by!

MFTeasers: Day Three

2011-12-01T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there! It's day three of teasers from My Favorite Things and today we are introducing Clearly Sentimental About Christmas (last month's Triple Scoop Set) and Pearls of Wisdom (this month's Triple Scoop set).

May Your Season Be Filled with Love and Laughter:

I used Clearly Sentimental About Christmas for my card. I absolutley love the font! My card uses patterned papers from the 12 Days of Christmas line by Simple Stories.

I stamped the sentiment on an Oval Open Scallop Doily in Memento Tuxedo Black. The flowers were made with the Upsy Daisy Die-namics. Each flower was finished with a button and some linen thread. The tag behind the oval was made with the Tag You're It Die-namics. It was finished with a button, linen thread and some black twill ribbon. The Danity Lace Border was cut from black cardstock. A rounded corner and some machine stitching finish the front.

The finished inside using another sentiment from Clearly Sentimental About Christmas.

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.

Thanks for stopping by!

Verve Holiday Diva Dare!

2011-12-01T03:00:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Can you believe that today is December 1st? It's crunch time, baby! Thankfully I am about 95% done with my Christmas shopping! I've never been done so early but I plan on doing this from now on! It feels great!

Verve is in the middle of the Holiday Diva Dare over on the Verve blog, but for those of you who are new to this challenge, here is how it works: Following each release, we will post a theme that we dare you with and you'll then have two weeks to complete the challenge. During those two weeks, the release team will be posting their creations and sharing how they answered the dare!

This month's theme is A Handmade Christmas! The theme is pretty broad and can be interpreted in so many different ways...from a lovingly made card, to heartfelt gifts and homemade decorations! With the Holidays right around the corner, this will be the perfect time to get a jump start on your card and gift making!

I'll give you one guess as to how I answered the dare.....Give up? TAGS, of course!

You all know I LOVE to make tags! So here's a peek at what I made! To see a few more pictures and more details on how I made them, just head on over to the Verve Blog!

Thanks for stopping by!

MFTeasers: Day Two!

2011-11-30T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! It's day two of teasers from My Favorite Things and today we're introducing three new sets: Inspired By Flowers (set 4), Inspired By Months of the Year and Fred Bear Gives Comfort!

Sending Bear Hugs:

Isn't Fred cute? He was colored with Copics and his blanket was paper pieced. He was cut out and popped up for that dimension that I love so dearly! He was layered on a new Die-namics Oval Open Scallop Doily cut from Kraft cardstock. The sentiment was cut from the Die-namics Bracket Tab. Some Caribbean Teal Twine with a button and some machine stitching finish the front! All of the papers are from the Authentique Free Bird Series NEST.

The finished inside......

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.

Thanks for stopping by!

I Always Love Hearing From You!

2011-11-30T09:00:00.000-08:00

It's Wednesday and time for another Wednesday Stamp Club sketch challenge from My Favorite Things! This week's sketch is easy peasy! For those of you who don't know, I take quite awhile to make a card, like usually two+ hours on a regular day, but this card only took me about a half an hour from start to finish! Winner in my book!

I followed the sketch LITERALLY and used Well Worn Greetings Die-namics and Stamp Set. I just love this set and haven't used it in a long time! The sentiment was stamped in Dark Chocolate ink. The heart was cut from yellow felt using the Die-namics Hearts a Plenty die. It was finished with a button tied with linen thread. Some rounded corners and machine stitching finish the card. All of the papers are October Afternoon Sidewalks.

The finished inside......

We'd love to have you play along! To see a list of participating designers for today's sketch just head on over to Kim's Blog! Then head on over to the MFT forum at SCS and upload your sketch card using the keyword MFTWSC48. You could be the winner of a $15 voucher to spend at the store! ($20 if you use MFT stamps).

Thanks for stopping by!

MFTeasers Day One!

2011-11-29T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome to the first day of teasers from My Favorite Things! I'm so excited for you to see all of the MFT goodness coming your way over the next week!

Today we are introducing Who's That Girl May I Have This Dance? It's a fabulous new set!

I stamped the image in Memento Tuxedo Black ink, colored them with Copics and paper pieced her dress. The beautiful layered flower was made with a new Die-namics die called Fringed Perennial. The Die-namics Oval Bracket die was used for the sentiment and the Simply Scallops Medium was used for the scallops on the side. Some black twill ribbon, machine sewing and some gems finish the front.

The finished inside....

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.

Thanks for stopping by!

The Cat's Pajamas New Release Blog Hop!

2011-11-28T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome to The Cat's Pajamas Release Party Blog Hop! Everything you've seen peeked over the last week is now available at the TCP Store!

If you've arrived here from our Steph's blog then you're in the right place! If you've just happened along, then head over to Julie's blog to start from the beginning!

The Cat Pack is also combining today's hop with today's TCP Tuesday Challenge, TCPTues187. Julie is our Hostess with the Mostess and she has challenged us to create shiny embellishments on our cards! Use glossy accents, glitter, or whatever makes your cards shine!

I used the just released and fabulous, J*lly H*liday set for my card. I stamped the two sentiments (Wishing You and SNOW) in Dark Chocolate ink onto a piece of patterned paper that was cut out using the Cut Ups Circus Labels. The edges were sponged with some Ranger Tea Dye Distress Ink. The snowflakes are the pop outs from the new Cut Ups Snowflake Paper Lace die. They were covered in Dazzling Diamonds and finished with a gem. The other Cut Ups I used on the card are the FANTASTIC new Anywhere Ribbon Slide, Snowflake and Big Scallop. The threaded ribbon is Cream Seam Binding. Some machine stitching finishes the card. All of the papers are MME Lost and Found Breeze.

You next stop on the hop is to Lori's Blog!

As a Christmas gift to the TCP customers, The Cat's Pajamas will take 15% off every order through the end of November....even on the already discounted price of the Kitty Kat Pack and Poochie Pack!! Just enter the code HAPPY15 when you check out! It's an awesome deal!! Have fun shopping!

Thanks for stopping by!

Raise a Little Cane.....

2011-11-27T04:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there! I'm back with another sneak peek from The Cat's Pajamas! Don't you just love what the Cat Pack has done with the peeks so far? Those girls are amazing! Today we are peeking another DARLING new bunny set called Raising Cane! I hate to sound like a broken record, but he's CUTE!!

He was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black, was colored with Copics and was fussy cut out. I covered the white part of his Santa hat with some coarse glitter. The snowflakes are from the Snowflake Lace Paper Cut Ups die. They were covered in glitter and were finished with a red gem. Some Cream Seam Binding and machine stitching finish the card!

Here are the details about the release tomorrow night! I hope you can join us!

Thanks for stopping by!