Monthly Archives: May 2009

Bestest Friends

Posted on May 29, 2009 | 16 comments

TGIF! 🙂  I had a bit of time to play around with a new (to me) Stamping Bella image. 

Bestest Friends

CHFOFP

I adore these little Huggabugs. My daughter is nuts over them and has named each one after herself and her friends.  Too cute.  🙂 

The darker green outfit actually matches the paper but for some reason decided to be difficult in the photo.  (I hate when that happens.)

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Stamping Bella “BFFabugs” and “bestest friends”   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Stampin Up Ruby Red; Prism Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper:  October Afternoon “Cherry Hill” paper pad   Accessories:  Copic markers (E00, RV02, Y17, YR16, R27, G94, E35, E57), ribbon, lace, Basic Grey button, linen thread, pop dots, sewing machine.

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Weekly Spotlight MFT VIP (today only)

Posted on May 27, 2009 | 14 comments

MFTWS

Hi everyone!   

This week’s spotlight with My Favorite Things is on the June VIP bundle.   This bundle, available in limited quantities today only (Wednesday, May 27), includes the following products:

  • Let’s Picnic (June’s Who’s That Girl set), $15.95
  • Perfect Plaid Ribbon Nest (Contains 2 yards each of 5 scrumptious colors in 7/8ths” width, for a total of 10 yards that are perfectly summery-light pink, dark pink, black, red and yellow), $11.95
  • Crystal Clear Adornments (2mm, 3mm and 4mm Swarovski Crystals in our fabulous Adornments case, approx. 80-100 crystals per package), $15.95
  • White Shimmer Flower Adornment (A mix of small, medium and large White Shimmer flowers in our fabulous Adornments case), $2.95

Total VIP Bundle Cost   $46.80  (To order, click HERE.)

Your VIP Perks for June: 

#1:  You get our newest WTG set in your hot little hands one week before anyone else even sees it!

#2:  Should you wish to purchase the One-Click Collection within the first 48 hours of the release, you may switch out your VIP WTG set with any other set on the site by mentioning your selection in the comments section of that order.

#3:  A FREE Bundles of Bouquets set added to your VIP Bundle, $17.95 value!  (No exchanges or substitutions.) 

Celebrate Summer

CHFOFP

My picnic scene is paper-pieced with the skin and shadows colored with Copics, and I used Amy’s Paper Pleating tutorial found here.

Don’t forget to vote for your favorite MFT Idol!  We’re down to two finalists!  See their projects here and find voting instructions here.  You can vote until 10 p.m. tonight (EST). 

Thank so much for stopping by! Have a great day!

Stamps:  MFT WTG “Let’s Picnic”   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Prism Mystic Dark, Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper:  My Mind’s Eye “Friends Forever” Gingham; Creative Imaginations “All American” Blue Bandana   Accessories:  Copic markers (E00, YR20, E31, E33, E47, B45, R27, E0000), Basic Grey chipboard flower, button/white string, Making Memories trim, pop dots.

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It’s JiFFy Time!

Posted on May 25, 2009 | 17 comments

Yes, it’s time for another Just For Fun challenge with the Jiffy girls…Julie, Lori, Alli, Carole and myself.  And guess what?!   I’m happy to say we have a new Jiffy girl…our friend, Kim Hughes!  We’re super-excited to have her join us!     Welcome, Kim!!!  

This month Lori chose these two lovely Pink Paislee papers.  (Gorgeous!)  Once the paper was in the mail to the group (but before anyone received it), I chose this frazzled owl by Whimsy Stamps.  Little did I know that Carole has a big aversion to birds, specifically owls.  So, sorry Carole!  But just for the record, if I could have found a way to make this owl’s head turn 360 degrees, I would have done that…JUST FOR YOU!!!  😉

It’s been lovely BUT…

       JFFIBL

I very often feel like screaming…like when my daughter insists on wearing half of last year’s Halloween costume to school.  How about my kids’ incessant arguing, name-calling and tattling.  I’m pretty sure I screamed about the  education my children received from the graffitied walls of a Johnny Potty this weekend.    Yeah.  That was especially nice.   Or how about when I realized that I glued the trim on this card wrong side up.  Oh well.  It is what it is.

Be sure to check out what Julie, Carole, Alli, Lori and Kim have done with this same image and paper.  As always, I can’t WAIT to see!  🙂

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!  Have a great day! 

Stamps:  Whimsy Stamps Owl, sentiment by Inkadinkado (retired)   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Prism Suede Brown Dark, Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper:  Pink Paislee “Beloved” and “Graceful”   Accessories:  Copic markers (E31, E33, E35, E57, C1, C3, W1, Y38, YR23, E0000), Making Memories trim, Creative Memories circle cutter, American Crafts brads.

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We’ve Been Through a Lot…

Posted on May 24, 2009 | 15 comments

Yesterday was tons of fun.  My daughter did get in the lake even though it wasn’t clear like the swimming pool.  She drove a boat and also caught a fish.  My son spent lots of time trying to catch a fish too… with his hands.  He was unsuccessful.  (lol)  But it was a great day! 

Today is my 11th anniversary.  🙂  This isn’t the card I made for my husband.  I just thought it was funny.  (I actually used a new My Favorite Things set that releases in a couple weeks so I can’t share that just yet.)

Been Through a Lot

    CHFOFP

The first thing that popped into my mind when I saw this image was “Hmmm…he’s getting an earful.”  So I thought that sentiment went along with it pretty well.

I hope you’ll check back tomorrow for the Jiffy girls’ May “Just For Fun” challenge.  We have a “little” (but big to us) announcement.  🙂

Have a great day!   Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Cornish Heritage Farms “Casual Conversation” (Saturday Evening Post), River City Rubber Works “Most of it was your fault”   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Walnut Stain Distress   Cardstock:  Prism  Birchtone Medium and Dark, Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey Wisteria 6×6   Accessories:  Copic markers (E00, YR20, YG91, BV13, BV31, E43, E31, E000), corner rounder, Basic Grey brads, pop dots.  Finished size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.

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Posted in Cornish Heritage Farms, My Designs

The Big 5-0

Posted on May 23, 2009 | 13 comments

My husband’s friend is turning 50 today and his wife has whipped up a little surprise party for him.  The party is at a lake so we’ll see if my children are interested in swimming/playing in water they can’t see through.  (My daughter’s first response was “Are you serious?” lol)

Look Who’s Turning 50

     CHFLWT50

I love Kim’s owl for birthday cards.  I paper-pieced (and popped up) the poof on the hat, and paper-pieced the larger dots on the hat.  I tried coloring them but wasn’t satisfied with the color so my sure-fire way to get a match to the paper is to use the paper. 🙂

Thanks for stopping by!   Enjoy your day!   And don’t forget about Lindsey’s sale.  Code MEMDAY09 gets you 25% off everything at Jacksonbelle Embellishments through Monday.

Stamps:  Cornish Heritage Farms “U R A Hoot” and “Number Fun”  (Kim Hughes Collection)  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Prism Suede Brown Dark, Super Smooth White   Patterned Paper:  The Paper Loft Cosmic Fusion   Accessories:  Copic markers (E33, E35, E37, E29, YR23, C1, C3, C5, C7), brads, pop dots.  Finished size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.

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Hang in There…and a Sale

Posted on May 22, 2009 | 12 comments

TGIF!

I’m still working on that little basket of stamps (when I can).  Here’s another of my new Stamping Bella images.

Hang in There

     SBHIT

Is that owl not the cutest?!  The set comes with several different sentiments to stamp onto the sign.

I cut out a few of the tiny flowers and adhered them with rolled glue dots.  This works great for bumping up tiny pieces…until you lay a big book on top.  

There’s a big sale going on at Jacksonbelle Embellishments this weekend.  Save 25% off everything in the store, today through Monday (5/25).  Use this code at checkout (all caps):  MEMDAY09.

Have a great day!

Stamps:  Stamping Bella “Lady Owl on her Sign”   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Prism Vibrant Pink, Super Smooth White   Patterned Paper:  Imaginisce “Fairest of Them All” Enchanted Garden, Crowning Moment   Accessories:  Copic markers (E31, E33, E35, E50, R85, E0000, YG95), ribbon, glue dots, pop dots.  Finished size 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″.

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Weekly Spotlight 05/20-5/26

Posted on May 20, 2009 | 12 comments

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN ONE POST FOR THE MFT BLOG HOP.  THANKS!  🙂

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This week’s spotlight with My Favorite Things is on the two new label mini-sets, jars (four for $12, 16 oz. each), Eclipse masking sheet packs and new Adornments shimmer brads (8-10 each pink, 8-10 cream, and 16-20 white).  I used one of the new label sets in yesterday’s post.  Today I’ve used the Eclipse masking sheets and shimmer brads.

Friends Don’t Let Friends Drink Alone

        MFTF

I’ve only used post-it notes for masking, and since the little sticky strip is only across the one end, it can be an interesting task at times.  The Eclipse masking sheets made masking so much easier!

I used the girl from MFT’s Call Me set (she’s actually lounging in a chair) and the margarita glass from “Girl’s Night Out.”   (It looks like both sets are currently out of stock but I’m sure they’ll be back soon!)

How did I do that?  Well, first I had a really big drink.  (Just kidding.  However, when my husband saw this, his first comment was “You know that’s all crooked, right?”  Um…yeah…I know.  Rolling Eyes)  

So I stamped the Call Me stamp onto one of the Eclipse masking sheets.  I then cut around the girl, using the negative (chair, wall, phone, etc.) to mask the (cleaned) stamp.  I did not remove the backing from the masking sheet for this step.  The paper clings to the stamp as is.  I inked the stamp, removed the masking sheet and stamped the image onto cardstock.    I then removed the backing from the girl portion of the masking sheet, placed the mask over the girl and stamped the glass.

Shimmer brads are in the corners.

There’s one more MFT special to tell you about.  From May 20-22 only, we are offering a You Pick 3, We’ll Add 1 FREE!

Here’s how it works:

  • You select any 3 regularly priced sets on the site and add them to your cart. (Bubble Bin sets are not included.)
  • At checkout, select your FREE 4th set from the choices below, and list it in the comments section. Please list an alternate choice in case your first choice sells out.

          Your FREE 4th set choices are:
          Build a Bouquet
          Bundles of Bouquets
          Congrats All Around

Don’t forget, we offer FREE US First Class Shipping on all orders over $40, and Worldwide Budget Shipping on orders that contain only stamps.

And one final thing…don’t forget to vote for your favorite MFT Idol.  (It’s a double-elimination week!  We’re getting close to the end!)  You can see the entries here and voting info here.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps: MFT “Call Me” and “Girl’s Night Out”   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Stampin’ Up Bravo Burgundy; Prism Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper:  Three Bugs in a Rug “Happy Bird-day”   Accessories:  Eclipse masking sheet, Prismacolor pencils/turpenoid, Copic markers (RV000-wall, E00-skin, C1-shading), ribbon, Adornments Shimmer brads.  Card size 5” x 5”.

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MFT Hop…Changing the way you gift

Posted on May 19, 2009 | 38 comments

Welcome to this month’s mid-release hop with My Favorite Things!   If you’re just popping in here, please head over to Kim‘s blog (the very beginning) so you don’t miss anything.

Tomorrow, May 20, MFT is releasing two new mini sets, Time for the Bubbly label and Teacher label.  Other products being released include jars sized to fit the label stamp sets (sold in packs of four, 16 oz. each), Stephanie Fizer Papers – School Collection digi paper pack, Eclipse Masking Sheet packs and Adornments Shimmer brads (8-10 each pink, 8-10 cream, and 16-20 white).

Each of the design team members have filled a jar with their own “something special.”  I turned mine into a little calendar for a special teacher.

To My Favorite Teacher

          MFTCJ

MFTTLI stamped the label twice (onto patterned paper and cardstock) then placed two magnetic strips between the layers.  The months and dates were printed from my computer onto cardstock, punched out, matted and adhered to inchies.  On the back of each square is a strip of magnetic “tape.” 

MFTFTCHere’s a closer pic of the card.  (The apple and books die-cuts are on the lid of the jar as well.)  The apple is raised on a pop dot and I bent up the edges of the “note” just a bit for added interest.

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   MFTL3        MFTIS3

Gift cost breakdown:

Jar                                                        $3.00
1 ½ sheets brown cardstock                $0.53
2 sheets natural cardstock                   $0.64
Striped paper (1/3 sheet)                     $0.27
Yellow/orange paper (1 sheet)             $0.82
Bulletin Board print paper (1/2 sheet)  $0.50
44 brads                                               $1.25
43 Inchies                                             $2.56
Magnetic strip (approx. 48”)                 $3.00

Total                                                   $12.57

Your next stop in the hop is with the very sweet and super-talented Jessie.  I’m sure she has something fantastic to share!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Teacher Label”   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black; Ranger Walnut Stain Distress   Cardstock:  Stampin’ Up Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red, Old Olive; Prism Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper:  My Mind’s Eye Bloom & Grow “Bloom” Polka Dot Punch; October Afternoon “Weathervane” Picking Pumpkins; Karen Foster “Bulletin Board”   Accessories:  MFT jar, inchies, 1” and ¾” square punches, brads, Cuttlebug/apple and books die, white gel pen, brown Copic marker, Creative Memories circle cutter, pop dots, hemp, magnets, sponge.  Card size 4 1/8” x  4 1/8”.

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Posted in Altered Items/3D, Gift Bags/Packaging, My Designs, My Favorite Things

Lean on Me

Posted on May 16, 2009 | 9 comments

Hi everyone!  Just a quick post today of a rather quick and easy card.

Lean on Me

     WSLOM

This is another Whipper Snapper image my daughter chose when I placed my last order.  (I like when the sentiment is already on the stamp.  I don’t have to worry about where to put it.  🙂 ) 

And…um…I just clicked into the Whipper Snapper website.  They’ve posted a small preview of their next release!  WARNING! WARNING!  😉

Thanks so much for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Stamps:  Whipper Snapper Designs “Lean on Me”   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Stampin’ Up Bravo Burgundy; Prism Super Smooth White   Patterned Paper:  Three Bugs in a Rug “Happy Bird-day” Plaid   Accessories:  Copic markers (C1, C3, E31, E33, E35, R00, RV95, R59), Prima flowers, brads.

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Kettos in the House

Posted on May 15, 2009 | 21 comments

Hi everyone!  TGIF!  🙂

Since their release, I’ve been eyeing Stamping Bella‘s Kettos.  I was finally able to get a couple.  Here’s my first.

Happy Thoughts

CHFOFP

This is Tatiana.  She normally has two more of those ponytail-ish things coming out of the top of her head, but I decided to leave those off this time.  If you look closely, you might be able to see where I dropped an uncapped brown marker on her face.  And in another spot, you might also notice where I started to shade/outline using the wrong (darker than intended) marker.  I seem to be having a lot of issues lately with my stamping.  I’m not sure what’s up with that. 

As I mentioned, I used Copics to color the image, then used a black gel pen to add some shiny 3-d dots onto the flower, her pants and shoes.  A little yellow brad adds a bit more dimension to the flower.

I have a few more (ok…several more) new Stamping Bella images that I hope to have time to use very soon.  🙂

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day!

Stamps:  Stamping Bella “Tatiana” Ketto, sentiment from “Billboardabella”   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Prism Black, Intense Kiwi, Super Smooth White   Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey Lime Rickey 6×6 paper pad   Accessories:  Copic markers (E00, YR20, G14, G07, Y08, YR04, BG15, E31, E35, E37, E0000), ribbon, brad, Sakura 3-d black gel pen, pop dots.  Finished size 5” x 5”.

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