Monthly Archives: October 2009

Hi everyone! 

It’s Week 2 of MFT’s So You Think You Can Stamp contest.   This week’s theme is Disco.  “It’s electric!  Retro and funky!  Let’s get it on.”  (Now we’ll all be hearing Marvin Gaye singing in our heads all day.)

You are my Sunshine

How about that? Would you rather have THAT song in your head?  (No?  Eek!  Lol.) 

For my (simple) sample, I used some retro/funky-ish We R Memory Keepers paper, some kind-of-funky flowers and rounded alternating corners.

If you’d like to play along, you can check out all the contest rules and details here.  Basically, each week for six weeks, you upload your entry for that particular week’s theme.  Four judges will select a winner (each week) and those winners will compete in the final round for the grand prize of six months of new My Favorite Things releases (December 2009 through May 2010).

All entries for this week’s theme must be uploaded to SCS by Monday, October 19.  Be sure to check out the details.  There are a few specifics you’ll need to know.  I can’t wait to see your Disco/Retro/Funky projects!  🙂

Stamps:  MFT “Spring Sprouts”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock: Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream (base), MFT Cream Perfect Panel   Patterned Paper:  WRMK Precious Metal Pewter   Accessories:  Copic markers (G94, B93, BV08, YR07, YR23, W00), brads, corner rounder.   Finished size 5 ½” x 4 ¼”.

Hi everyone.  I hope your week has gotten off to a good start.  I’ve been busy getting ready for company (otherwise known as “extra cleaning”).   

Sweet as Pie

This is Sweetie Pie Flopsey, one of My Favorite Things latest releases.  My favorite part of this card is the little pie I made.  (It’s the ONLY kind of pie I make. lol.)

I punched a scalloped circle and then split the sentiment to fit.  From a piece of scrap paper, I punched a large oval, then used the negative space to trace the curved shape of the top of the pie.  After the pie shape was cut out, I sponged the edges using Antique Linen Distress ink.  I cut a piece of patterned paper in the shape of a pie tin and adhered the pie “crust” over the shape using pop dots.   I like it.  🙂

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I’ll be back tomorrow with details for the next round of MFT’s So You Think You Can Stamp contest.  Have a great day!

Stamps:  MFT “Sweetie Pie Flopsey”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Antique Linen Distress   Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Naturals Ivory, MFT cream Perfect Panels   Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket Early Bird mini deck   Accessories: Copic markers (E31, E33, E50, E51, E53, R22, R27, W00, G0000); slot, scallop circle and large oval punches, Martha Stewart border punch, natural jute string, black 3-d glaze pen (on eyes), Eclipse Masking sheet (for hat), dimensional boosters, sewing machine, sponge.  Finished size 5 ¼” x 5 ¼”.

Ok…it’s not really me…maybe a couple several years ago.   🙂

This is a fun new set, A Balanced Holiday, by My Favorite Things.

Merry and Bright

I used markers to color the image, paper-pieced the girl’s very tiny leggings and tree skirt and added some Dew Drops over the stamped ornaments.

The sentiment hangs from a little string I colored with a dark red marker and the matting was created by layering two ovals (same size) behind the white oval sentiment.

Now, about the contest…  If you are a fan of MFT, you won’t want to miss this one!  The contest runs over the next seven weeks and the winner will receive ALL upcoming new releases from December 2009 through May 2010.  That’s SIX MONTHs’ worth of releases!

There are six weeks of challenges and the first one has already been posted HERE.   You have until Monday, October 12th (Midnight EST) to post your project for consideration as this week’s finalist.   (One finalist will be selected each week, then all finalists will compete in the last round.)  Entries posted after this deadline will NOT be considered.  So you think you can stamp?  Let’s see!

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great night/day!

Stamps:  MFT “A Balanced Holiday”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock: Papertrey Ink white (base), MFT Perfect Panels, Prism Cranberry Dark   Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses 6×6 paper pad   Accessories:  Copic markers (E00, E35, E57, R20, R59, YG91, YG93, YG95, C00, C1, C3), Island Blossom Dew Drops, brad, large oval punch, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 ½” x 5 1/2.

Hi everyone!  Welcome to the My Favorite Things October Release Hop!  If you’ve just popped in here, please go back to the beginning with Kim.  If you’ve just come from Susan‘s blog, then you’re in the right place.  🙂

There are seven new sets being released tomorrow:  On the Pier MINI (previously MFT Kit set), A Balanced Holiday, Sweetie Pie Flopsey, In the Background, Garden of Joy, Santa Baby (WTG) and Polar Love.  My sample uses the new Who’s That Girl set, Santa Baby.

I’ve Been a Good Girl…

The images in this set include a pair of candy canes, a single bigger candy cane, mistletoe and the image I’ve used here.   There are also seven sentiments.  I used my favorite.  (Gotta love the “dot dot dot.”  How would YOU continue that sentiment on the inside of the card?  I think I’d write “most of the time.”  Hee, hee, hee.  🙂 )  The set sells for $17.95.

I chose to paper-piece my image, which I so often do.  I popped up the girl’s skirt and Santa’s cuffs on his sleeves and pants, adding some white Fun Flock for additional interest.

Your next stop in the hop is with my fabulously talented friend, JODY.

I’m still stuffy and popping ibuprofen so please excuse my post if it sounds a bit mechanical.

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  MFT “Santa Baby”   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock: Prism Crabapple Dark, Super Smooth White   Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses 6×6 paper pad   Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, E50, R59, R83, R85, R89), Bazzill “Who’s Got the Button” white corduroy brads, white Fun Flock, Quickie Glue Pen, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5” x 5”.