Monthly Archives: November 2010

It’s JiFFy Time!

Posted on November 30, 2010 | 17 comments

Hi everyone!  It’s time for my JiFFy friends and I to get together once again!    Joining us this month is Glenda Wyatt.  (Thanks for playing with us, Glenda!)

As a quick refresher on how our challenge works, one of us chooses the patterned paper, then mails to all.  Once the paper is on it’s way, another of us reveals the image she has chosen.  Lots of fun…and SOMETIMES a bit of a challenge.

This month Alli chose “Brrr” from Fancy Pants’ Tradition collection.  And Kim chose Monkey Gone Bananas by Your Next Stamp.  I will admit I was nervous once I saw what we were working with.  Snowflakes and a monkey? Yikes!  BUT…in the end, I really like how my card turned out.

Heartfelt Holiday Wishes

Luckily, Kim sent some extra images of the leaves so I was able to create a branch of sorts.  I decorated with buttons and hung the little monkey from the string, adhering him to the paper using foam boosters.

Once everything was assembled, I decided to add bit more interest by adding dots of shiny black gel pen over the monkey’s eyes and nose. 

Be sure to check out the other girls’ blogs to see what they’ve done with the same paper and image!

Alli Miles

Kim Hughes

Julie Campbell

Carole Burrage

Lori Craig

Glenda Wyatt

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

Stamps:  Your Next Stamp “Monkey Gone Bananas”; Unity {picture perfect} (sentiment)  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Paper: Stampin’ Up Bravo Burgundy, Papertrey Ink white, Fancy Pants Tradition “Brrr”   Accessories:  Copic markers (E31, E33, E35, YG63, YG67, R20), buttons, string, clear embossing powder (over sentiment), black Sakura 3-d glaze pen, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″.

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MFTeasers, Day4

Posted on November 30, 2010 | 39 comments

Hello.  🙂   Today the My  Favorite Things team and guests are sharing samples using Heartfelt, Inspired by Love and Friendship is Shelter (the new Jolinne set).  You can find direct links to samples on Kim’s blog after 11 a.m. EST.    

Don’t forget to leave comments as you roam for your chance to win one of two $10 gift vouchers.   And be sure to check Kim’s blog tomorrow to see if you’re a winner!

Thinking of You Warms My Heart

This is the new Heartfelt set.  Isn’t she cute?  She’s illustrated by the same artist who created Loveosaurus.  (That set is currently sold out but you can see it here.)

I used markers to color her, then added bits of zig-zag stitching here and there where I felt “a little something” was needed.

On the inside, I used the bigger heart from MFT’s new Hearts A Plenty Die-namics die and added a bit more stitching.  Looking back, I wish I had added some stitching to the bottom left side of the heart but it’s already glued to the card and we can’t have stitching going through to the back now, can we?  (NOPE! )

Things to Remember:

  • MFT release — tomorrow, December 1st, 10 p.m. EST.
  • Release Party  tomorrow, December 1st, 8-10 p.m. EST HERE.  Fun, games, and prizes!  
  • Guest Designer contest details HERE.  YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month!  The deadline to enter is tonight at 10 p.m. EST!
  • Direct links to today’s teasers HERE after 11 a.m. EST.  Be sure to leave comments for a chance to win one of two $10 gift vouchers!  Winners will be listed on Kim’s blog each day.

I’ll be back tomorrow!   Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Heartfelt”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Paper: Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate, MFT cream Perfect Paper Panel, My Mind’s Eye Fine & Dandy Tickled Pink (6×6)   Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, E11, E57, E71, YG91, YG93, R20, R32, R35, R83, R85, BG0000, BG01, YG0000, W1, W3), Prismacolor pencils, buttons, cream jute string, Hearts a Plenty Die-namics, sewing machine.  Finished size 5″ x 5″.

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MFTeasers, Day3

Posted on November 29, 2010 | 43 comments

Hello!  It’s Day 3 of December previews with My  Favorite Things.  Today the team and guests are sharing samples of four new Pure Innocence sets, Love You With All My Heart, Hello Cupcake, Sending a Box of Love and Splish Splash.  You can find direct links to samples on Kim’s blog after 11 a.m. EST.    

Don’t forget to leave comments as you roam for your chance to win one of two $10 gift vouchers.   And be sure to check Kim’s blog tomorrow to see if you’re a winner!

It’s a Cupcake Kind of Day

Today I’ve used Hello Cupcake.  She’s so very cute holding that big ol’ cupcake.  🙂

I colored with markers, added ground with pencils and then adhered the buttons in the circle shapes on the patterned paper.  (I love when the patterns work out like that.) 

Along the bottom, I used MFT’s soon-to-be-released Dainty Dots BorderDie-namics.  I love this one.  …..You need it.  😉

After coloring my image, I added some shine to the cherry, sprinkles and barrette using a clear 3-d glaze pen.

On the inside, I stamped the cupcake only, omitting the portion of the cupcake liner with the girl’s hand.  After piecing the liner, I drew in the missing lines.  The sentiment is from another Pure Innocence set, Birthday Princess.

Things to Remember:

  • MFT release — December 1st, 10 p.m. EST.
  • Release Party December 1st, 8-10 p.m. EST HERE.  Fun, games, and prizes!  
  • Guest Designer contest details HERE.  YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month!
  • Direct links to today’s teasers HERE after 11 a.m. EST.  Be sure to leave comments for a chance to win one of two $10 gift vouchers!  Check Kim’s blog every day for winners.

I’ll be back tomorrow!   Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Hello Cupcake” and “Birthday Princess”  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Paper: Prism Intense Pink, MFT white Perfect Paper Panel, My Mind’s Eye Fine & Dandy Tickled Pink (6×6)   Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, E17, E18, E35, E50, R02, R05, G21, Y21, BG01, C1, C00), Prismacolor pencils, buttons, string, Dainty Dots Border Die-namics, clear Sakura 3-d glaze pen, sewing machine, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5″ x 5″.

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MFTeasers, Day 2

Posted on November 28, 2010 | 41 comments

Hello!  It’s Day 2 of December previews with My  Favorite Things.  Today the team and guests are sharing samples of Ice Skating Flopsey, Flapper Doodles Cheers to a New Year and Flower Silhouette, another Die-namics/stamp set duo.  You can find direct links to samples on Kim’s blog after 11 a.m. EST.    

Don’t forget to leave comments as you roam for your chance to win one of two $10 gift vouchers.   And be sure to check Kim’s blog tomorrow to see if you’re a winner!

Thank You for Being My Sunshine

I used the new Flower Silhouette Die-namics duo.  After die-cutting two flower shapes, I stamped the flower outline, colored with markers then dotted into the center a bit of dimension using a clear 3-d glaze pen.

After stamping the sentiment, I clear embossed to help it stand out against the patterned paper.

On the inside, I used scraps of the patterned papers and stamped a simple silhouette in the corner.

Things to Remember:

  • MFT release — December 1st, 10 p.m. EST.
  • Release Party December 1st, 8-10 p.m. EST HERE.  Fun, games, and prizes!  
  • Guest Designer contest details HERE.  YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month!
  • Direct links to today’s teasers HERE after 11 a.m. EST.  Be sure to leave comments for a chance to win one of two $10 gift vouchers!  Check Kim’s blog every day for winners.

I’ll be back tomorrow!   Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Flower Silhouette” Die-namics die/stamp set     Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Desert Sand   Paper: Prism Classic Red, Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream, Cosmo Cricket Togetherness (6×6)   Accessories:  Copic markers (Y15, Y17, YR23, Y24, YG67, E18, E77), ribbon, button/string, clear embossing powder, clear Sakura 3-d glaze pen, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.

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Seeing Spots and a Step-by-Step on Coloring Twisty Hair

Posted on November 27, 2010 | 12 comments

Happy Saturday!  It’s challenge day with Kraftin Kimmie!  Today Kimmie is challenging us to use dots or spots on our cards.  I like dots.  🙂   If you’d like to play along, please post a link to your card here on the Krafty blog.  You could win a free Sabrina the Spinner image from Kimmie’s latest release!

Sending You Bear Hugs

I decided to use Goldilocks with her three little semi-scraggly (much loved) bears.  Since the image is a bit large, I kept the layout very simple, adding some crocheted trim, jute string and one of those border stickers I never seem to use.  I also hung a little bear charm from the bottom button.

I’ve had quite a few requests for a little “Twisty Girl hair” coloring tutorial so I took some pics as I went along.  Every time I explain how I color something, I feel the need to say that I am not an expert, there are others FAR more talented than I, and that this is just how *I* do it.  I hope it helps.

First, I always color the face/skin areas before anything else.  It’s an important area, and if I mess it up (i.e. too much color on the cheeks), I don’t want to have to start over.  Plus I use such light colors on the skin, I don’t want to risk pulling a darker color from the hair or other surrounding area onto the lighter color. 

First I added Y21 to the curls, leaving some of the areas uninked .

I then added YR23, covering most but not all of the Y21.

Then I added E35, again covering some of the YR23 but not all.

Next, I added more Y21, covering the previously laid colors to blend but still leaving some of the uninked sections exposed.

Lastly, I added tiny bits of E57 along the inside edges of each curl and then blended a bit more with Y21.

So basically, I always start with the lighter color, add shading a little at a time, then blend the edges using the lighter color (or one of the lighter colors).  When there are waves (as opposed to curls), I add the darker shading in the corners of the waves, touching my marker to the corner and “wisping” out, away from the corner.   I also try to darken the area on each side of the neck because that is always a naturally darker area. 

I hope that helps.  Eek!  🙂  Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie “Gabrielle” (Moonlight Whispers)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Paper:  Papetrey Ink Kraft. Vintage Cream, Crate Paper Restoration Collection “Refinish”  Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, E11, E31, E33, E35, E57, BG0000, BG01, Y21, YR23, YG0000, W00, W1),  Prismacolor pencils, May Arts trim, natural jute string, linen thread, buttons, charm (source unknown), Crate Paper Restoration sticker strip, corner rounder.   Finished size 5 1/2″ x 5 1/2″.

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MFTeasers, Day 1

Posted on November 27, 2010 | 38 comments

Hello!  Welcome to Day 1 of December previews with My  Favorite Things!  This month some of the team is taking some time off but alongside those who remain, we have some very special Guest Designers with us for the entire month.  Be sure to check out Kim’s blog after 11 a.m. EST for direct links to samples and to see who’s stamping with us.  🙂  

Teaser prizes begin today, so be sure to leave comments at each stop!  Just by commenting, you could win one of two $10 gift vouchers!   (Two prizes will be awarded every day of previews.)  You can check back with Kim each day for winners.

Let Your Dreams Take Flight

My sample today uses Tweeny Teen – You Give Me Wings.  I just adore this set, especially this little girl’s hair.  So cute.  To get the “curly” look, I colored in circles, intentionally covering the area unevenly.  I then went back with a darker marker and dotted in a bit of shading.

After coloring with markers, I added a bit of glitter to the wings using a clear Spica glitter pen.

 Along the left edge on the front of the card (and the inside as well), I used one of MFT’s new Die-namics borders, Dainty Dots (available on Wednesday, December 1st).  The flowers were die-cut using Flower Trio Die-namics.

On the inside I stamped a silhouette of the girl using a light blue ink. 

Things to Remember:

  • MFT release — December 1st, 10 p.m. EST.
  • Release Party December 1st, 8-10 p.m. EST HERE.  Fun, games, and prizes!  
  • Guest Designer contest details HERE.  YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month!
  • Direct links to today’s teasers HERE after 11 a.m. EST.  Be sure to leave comments for a chance to win one of two $10 gift vouchers!  Check Kim’s blog every day for winners.

I’ll be back tomorrow!   Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Tweeny Teen – You Give Me Wings”     Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaMagic Sea Breeze   Paper: Prism Intense Pink, Frosted Teal, MFT white Perfect Paper Panel, My Mind’s Eye Fine & Dandy Tickled Pink (6×6)   Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, E11, E57, E71, R20, R35, R37, YG91, BG0000, BG01, YG0000, W1), Prismacolor pencils, MFT Dainty Dots Die-namics border die and Flower Trio, clear Spica glitter pen, buttons, string, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5″ x 5″.

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Keeping it Simple

Posted on November 22, 2010 | 10 comments

Hi everyone.  🙂

I’ve been busy with design team work but wanted to take a few minutes to play with another of my new (to me) TCP sets.  I kept this very simple.  But simple is good once in a while, right?   (Or always.)

****REMOVED FOR PUBLICATION****

I used minimal markers, only adding bits of an outline on the body and shading in the face, ears, arms and legs.

 I added just a little shading on the scarf to help define the folds and layers.  And the sheep panel is popped up on Jody’s foam boosters.

I’m off to place an American Girl order while there’s free shipping.  (Anything to make that stuff more affordable.)  🙂

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

Stamps:  The Cat’s Pajamas “Sheepish”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Paper:  Stampin’ Up Bravo Burgundy, Papertrey Ink white, Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses (6×6 paper pad)  Accessories: Copic markers (C00, C1, R20, B0000), Michaels mini brads, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5″ x 5″.

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Fabulous as Us

Posted on November 20, 2010 | 17 comments

Happy Saturday!   Today is my husband’s birthday so I’m hoping for two things…that it IS a happy day and that he doesn’t have to work all day.  It’s been a long, hard month and he’s more than ready for some R&R (and hopefully a few gifts and brownies).  🙂

I ordered several new sets from The Cat’s Pajamas a while back and finally had time to play.  I think this Birthday Bunny is adorable but I especially love the sentiments that come with the set. 

Hope Your Birthday is As Fabulous As Us

The actual sentiment reads “Hope your birthday is as fabulous as me” (so funny) but I omitted the “me” and changed it to “us” (still funny, I think).

I also added an extra bunny and more packages.  (Coloring done with markers and pencils.)

On the inside, I stamped the sentiment (with an extra “happy”) and added two bunnies peeking over the stripes.  (Jody made me buy the paper.)

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a super weekend!  🙂

Stamps:  The Cat’s Pajamas “Birthday Bunny”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Paper:  Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate, My Favorite Things white Perfect Paper Panel, My Mind’s Eye Fine & Dandy “True Blue” 6×6 paper pad  Accessories: Copic markers (E17, E18, E31, E33, E35, E51, E53, YR23, YR24, BG0000, BG01, YR31, R20, W1, W3), Prismacolor pencils, Michaels mini brads.  Finished size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.

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It’s Cute Card Thursday

Posted on November 18, 2010 | 8 comments

Hello.  It’s almost the weekend and I’m sooo excited about that.  It’s been rather stressful here the last month but finally all of that is coming to an end.  **big sigh of relief**

This week Kraftin Kimmie is the sponsor of Cute Card Thursday.   I have a sample to share using this week’s sketch and one of Kimmie’s latest  releases. 

Thanks Sew Much!

This is Sabrina the Spinner, one of Annie’s latest creations.  (The sentiment is from Mona the Seamstress.)  I’ve had so much fun with Kimmie’s releases this month.  I have one yet to use (Mona).

I kept things pretty simple and decided to add some stitching instead of doo-dads.

If you’d like to play along, please check out the Cute Card Thursday blog (HERE) for your chance to win a little something from Kraftin Kimmie!  🙂

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie “Sabrina the Spinner” (Moonlight Whispers)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Paper:  Prism Wizard Dark, Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream, Imaginisce Out on a Whim “Country Apron”  Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, E31, E33, E35, Y21, YG63, YG65, V06, W00, W1),  Prismacolor pencils, May Arts trim and ribbon, sewing machine machine.   Finished size 5 1/2″ x 5 1/2″.

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MFT’s WTG VIP Hop

Posted on November 16, 2010 | 11 comments

Welcome to this month’s WTG VIP hop with My Favorite Things!  If you’ve just popped in here, you might want to go back to the beginning with Kim. If you’ve just come from Jody, then you’re right on track!  🙂

This month’s WTG VIP Package (available one day only, now through November 17 at 11:59 PM EST) includes:

  • From the Bottom of My Heart WTG
  • From the Bottom of My Heart Additions (VIP exclusive full-sized stamp set; will never be offered for sale or be available again)
  • Hearts a Plenty Die-namics die
  • Basic Grey Curio 6 x 6 Patterned Paper Pad

From the Bottom of My Heart VIP Collection — $42.90

     (Retail value of $55.85 – save $12.95)

Also available tonight are the two new à la modes sets, Take Time and Here’s the Story.

 
Friendship Is…
 

The actual stamp consists of one (very skinny) girl holding a heart, but to go along with my sentiment, I made two. 

I stamped the first onto a white MFT Perfect Paper Panel.  I then stamped again onto a masking sheet, cut it out (using a kraft knife for the enclosed areas), masked my first stamped girl, then stamped again.  Wa-la.  Two friends.  I then paper-pieced their dresses and the hearts.

On the inside, I simply completed the sentiment (and used a couple of scraps of patterned paper).

Your next stop along the hop is with KERRY.  I know she has something fabulous to share!  (She’s like that.)  🙂

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Happy hopping…and shopping! 

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “From the Bottom of My Heart” (WTG)    Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Paper: Prism Rose Medium, MFT white Perfect Paper Panel, Basic Grey Sugar Rush (6×6)   Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, B0000), ribbon, button/string, clear embossing powder (over sentiment).  Finished size 4 3/4″ x 5 1/2″.

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