Oct 30 2007

Round Two–MFT Sneak Peek

Published by Michele Boyer at 7:38 am under My Designs, My Favorite Things

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The second two new sets to be released by My Favorite Things on November 1st are Build a Bouquet and Essential Sentiments.  And before I say another word, I want you all to know that Build a Bouquet is a great set.  But I am more of an “image” person as opposed to a “piece-it-together” kind of person.  No matter how hard I tried, this set outdid me.  I don’t even know where this card came from.  The style is totally not me.  I’m not bold.  I’m not hip or funky…not that this card is…I just know it’s “not me.”  I am bouquet-less.  Once I accepted that, I decided to look at the set from a completely different angle.  I may not be able to build a bouquet, but I CAN build a snowman!

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I rolled the edges of the different sized circles in the blue ink and beginning with the heads, started building my snowmen (um…snow-people).  I used the littlest flower for the eyes and buttons, the next size up for the snowlady’s pom-pom and the stems for the arms.  The flower pot is the dude’s hat and I’m not sure what kind of little flower part that is that I used for the noses.  I used lots of Diamond Stickles for snowflakes and sparkle and added the sentiment at the bottom. 

I am not giving up on Build a Bouquet.  I will build my bouquet…just not today.

Thanks for stopping by!!  Two more MFT samples tomorrow!  Can’t let the month end without two more from Think Pink…and Essential Sentiments (which, by the way, includes 28 phrases, all of which fit in SU’s word window punch)!

One in a Million…Cardstock:  Papertrey Ink white, SU black     Patterned Paper:  Imaginisce Black Tie Optional “Striped Sophistication”     Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Build a Bouquet” and “Essential Sentiments”     Ink:  SU Black and Purely Pomegranate     Accessories:  White Karen Foster Thumbtack brads.  Finished card size 5 ½” x 4 ¼”.

Dreams Come True…Cardstock:  SU Whisper White, Black     Patterned Paper:  SU Holiday Thyme     Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Build a Bouquet” and “Essential Sentiments”     Ink:  SU Black, Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie     Accessories:  Diamond Stickles, white taffeta, dimensionals, Fiskars deckle blade/rotary trimmer, black SU marker.   Finished card size 5” x 5”.

17 Responses to “Round Two–MFT Sneak Peek”

  1. # christina fischeron 30 Oct 2007 at 8:10 am

    Both cards are great! I’m usually not a bold person either, but I love what you did with the first card. Since I’m a snowman freak, the second one is definitely a winner with me — the black just pops, and I love the sparkle! :)

  2. # Shaorn Harniston 30 Oct 2007 at 9:16 am

    Michele, I love your snowpeople — they are adorable! What great thinking!! I like how frosty they look with their edges rolled — just adorable!

  3. # flossieon 30 Oct 2007 at 9:16 am

    Love both cards, your snowman card is so creative, love how you think outside the box.

  4. # Bonnie aka raduseon 30 Oct 2007 at 9:23 am

    You have such a creative mind. I would never have thought to build a snowman from a bouquet set. Can’t wait to see what the entire set looks like to get different ideas for it.

  5. # jacksonbelleon 30 Oct 2007 at 9:55 am

    OMGOSH those are both sooooo cute! I LOVE your snowman and woman! DARLING!!!!!!!!!!! Love the black and white too! Awesome job M! :)

  6. # Rhondaon 30 Oct 2007 at 10:05 am

    Love these new sets! I can’t wait, the flower card is just FABULOUS! I like the Snowmen as well.

  7. # bronion 30 Oct 2007 at 10:26 am

    Brilliant!!! Love the snowmen you built and I really do like that bold, funky card too!

  8. # trudeeon 30 Oct 2007 at 11:21 am

    Well this goes to show that you are brilliant, M! No worries if you can’t build a bouquet yet…those snow people are OVER THE TOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  9. # Jen del Muroon 30 Oct 2007 at 11:34 am

    cuuuuuuute!! i just said that outloud and my dogs are looking at me like, “who are you talking to??” anywhoooo….darling cards. you are always so clever!!!

  10. # Angieon 30 Oct 2007 at 12:05 pm

    both are very pretty! and I love what you did with the snowpeople!!!

  11. # Karenon 30 Oct 2007 at 1:34 pm

    I love these! They have that retro look about them! Two thumbs up…and they’re both mine! Thanks for sharing!

  12. # Ritaon 30 Oct 2007 at 2:21 pm

    I luv these cards & stamps, especially the snow people….I luv how you did that card, fabulous girl!!!

  13. # Bevon 30 Oct 2007 at 5:11 pm

    Well, that is so creative for the snowpeople but of course, they are some of my favorite people!!

  14. # kimon 30 Oct 2007 at 6:46 pm

    These cards, especially the snowpeople are SO creative!!! I just love what you’ve come up with!

  15. # Julia Staintonon 30 Oct 2007 at 10:29 pm

    Michele! You totally rock girl! Love your snowpeople and also the black and white design. Your creativity amazes me!

  16. # stampnthymeon 30 Oct 2007 at 11:36 pm

    These are FABULOUS…and I LOVE the ‘out of the box’ approach with the snow people…..what a fantastic idea! And I love the black/white card with the punch of RED….different from your style, but this is a different that is FUN! Thanks, Barb g

  17. # Leslie (leslierich)on 02 Nov 2007 at 6:01 pm

    Michele, you deserve a standing ovation for the way you built snowpeople out of a flower set! You’re absolutely brilliant and I love it!

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