Monthly Archives: September 2011

We’re on Week 37 of sketches with My Favorite Things, and this one is a favorite for sure.  Nice, straight lines, no curves or tilts… love it.  🙂

Boo

I like the Pure Innocence Little Witch so much, I decided to use that set again.  (Apparently a lot of you like her too as she is currently out of stock.) 

After coloring with Copics, I cut her out, adhered over the lined paper, then dipped a toothpick into Copic’s Opaque White to create the dots.  I used Mini Pennant Die-namics to cut and layer the little flag with Typewriter Alphabet to spell out the “Boo.”

I used another sentiment from the set on the inside and stamped a little peeking witch in the corner using Memento Tangelo.

You can find direct links to DT samples HERE on the MFT blog.  The info is also posted in the MFT Forum in SCS.  (Look for the most recent WSC thread numbered 37.)   And remember, if you upload your card to the SCS gallery using the keyword shown on the sketch, you will have the chance to win up to $20 in MFT money!  One winner is chosen at random each week.

Thanks for visiting!  Have a great day!  🙂

Stamps:  MFT “Little Witch” (Pure Innocence)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Tangelo     Paper:  Papertrey Ink True Black, X-Press It Blending Card, We R Memory Keepers “Spookville” (6×6)    Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, E11, R20, Y21, YR23, E35, YR15, YR16, YR18, W3, W5, W7), Copic Opaque White, MFT Mini Pennant Die-namics.  Finished size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.

Hi everyone.  🙂  It’s time for a Design Team Creative Challenge with My Favorite Things.  This is a new monthly feature where we are challenged to explore our creative side using a specific theme, product or technique. This month, we’re all putting down the markers, pencils and paints (GASP!) and sharing projects with no coloring!   (Oy.)   Visit Kim’s blog for a full list of designers who have taken up the challenge!

Hope Your Day is…as Happy as Happy Gets

This was sooo hard for me.  Put down my Copics?  WAY far out of my comfort zone.  But I tried!  🙂

I used MFT’s new Feeling Froggy from the Pure Innocence line.  My thought was that the little PI girl would look cute whether she was colored or not, and I was trying to make this as easy as possible on myself.  🙂

Tip:  To add a little blast of color around an uncolored image, add an embellishment using one of the more subtle colors from your patterned paper.  Pulling the blue from the plaid, I created my flower using a scrap of denim and Pretty Posies Die-namics. 

On the inside, I stamped the remainder of the sentiment and the girl, and I used scraps of the patterned paper.

Whew.  (hee, hee…)

I’ll be back tomorrow for MFT’s weekly sketch!  Thanks for visiting!   🙂

Stamps:  MFT “Feeling Froggy” (Pure Innocence)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black     Paper:  MFT Fossil Cardstock, X-Press It Blending Card, My Mind’s Eye Six by Six “A Happy Heart” (6×6) and Crate Paper “Farmhouse” (6×6)   Accessories:  MFT Pretty Posies Die-namics, Melissa Frances trim, button/string, Copic 0.05 Multiliner.  Finished size 4 3/4″ x 4 3/4″.

It’s time to get sketchy once again with My Favorite Things!  This week’s layout is super easy.  🙂

I Salute You

I had not yet used this second à la modes, Blue Without You, from last night’s release.  When I saw the sketch, I knew I’d choose this set.

I used a navy blue gel pen to dot around the oval and Copic’s Opaque White to dot her shirt.  (Note to self:  Next time, let the dots dry longer.)

The tag was die-cut using our new Dog Tag Die-namics, and the star was created using Stacking Stars.

On the inside, I stamped a second of the sentiments in the set and added some Stacking Stars across the bottom.

You can find direct links to DT samples HERE on the MFT blog.  The info is also posted in the MFT Forum in SCS.  (Look for the most recent WSC thread numbered 36.)   And remember, if you upload your card to the SCS gallery using the keyword shown on the sketch, you will have the chance to win up to $20 in MFT money!  One winner is chosen at random each week.

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Thanks for visiting!  Have a great day!  🙂

Stamps:  “Blue Without You” (à la modes)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo    Paper:  Prism Stormy Dark, X-Press Blending Card, October Afternoon “Report Card” and “Schoolhouse”  (8×8)     Accessories:   Copic markers (E00, E11, E13, E15, E18, R24, R27, R29, B93, B95, B97, Y11, Y15, Y17, Y19, BG70), Prismacolor pencils (ground), MFT Stacking Stars and Dog Tag Die-namics, Sakura Navy 3-d glaze pen, Copic Opaque White/toothpick, ribbon, Creative Memories oval cutting system, foam booster (beneath tag).  Finished size 4 1/4″ x  5 1/2″.

Helloooo!  Welcome to the September release hop with My Favorite Things!  If you’d like to start at the beginning, you can do that HERE with Kim.

Hello, My Pretty

Tonight I’ve used another of our adorable Pure Innocence sets, Little Witch, along with Woodgrain Fence, Mini Pennants and Branch with Leaves Die-namics.

I colored with Copics, pieced her dress then adhered her over the die-cut fence.   I placed a foam booster beneath the broom to add a bit more dimension. 

On the inside, I stamped the girl again and adhered the piece of fence that was clipped from the piece on the front of the card.  (Waste not, want not.)  🙂

You can find all of the new stamp sets and Die-namics here, but first I hope you’ll continue on with the hop!  Your next stop is with one of my favorite “colorers,” SHERRIE.    Thanks for visiting!  🙂

Stamps:  MFT “Little Witch” (Pure Innocence)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black     Paper:  Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate, X-Press Blending Card, My Mind’s Eye “Mischievous”  (6×6)   Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, E11, R20, Y21, YR23, E35, E57, W1, W3, BG11, BG70), MFT Woodgrain Fence, Mini Pennants and Branch with Leaves Die-namics, Hero Arts trim, foam booster.  Finished size 5″ x 5″.

Hi everyone.  Today is the last day of September previews with My Favorite Things.  Today our focus is on the new Die-namics releases.

From Our House to Yours

I used new Prima Donna Petals to form my “wreath.”   The die comes with one leaf but I also added leaves from Flower and Leaf Trio.  It worked out well using both as I ended up with varying sizes of leaves.

The sentiment (which I clear embossed over dark brown ink) is from Homespun Birdhouse Die-namics and Stamp Set.

Along the bottom, I’ve added a strip of Simply Scallops Die-namics.

After forming the wreath with the flowers, I randomly tucked in the leaves, attaching each with a glue dot.    The bow, created using a Bow Easy, was 

adhered with a glue dot as well, then zapped with my heat gun to add a bit of shape (and wrinkles).

I decided to wait to stamp a sentiment on the inside, but to “fancy it up” just a bit until then, I stamped some swirls from Sassy & Sweet and sponged the edges using Tattered Rose Distress ink.

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The release will take place TONIGHT (September 6th) at 10 p.m. EST.  You can attend the release party from 8 – 10 p.m. EST here in the forum for fun, games, prizes and the announcement of our next Guest Designer!  Can’t wait to see who it is!  🙂

To see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim’s blog now.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of two $10 vouchers.  All FOURTEEN winners will be announced TONIGHT, Sept. 6th, at 7:30 p.m. EST HERE on the MFT Blog.

I’ll see you tonight at 10 p.m. EST for our September Hop & Shop!  Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  MFT Homespun Birdhouse    Ink: Adirondack Espresso; Tattered Rose Distress   Paper:  Pre-fab note card (from Target), MME Lost & Found Christmas (6×6)   Accessories:  MFT Prima Donna Petals and Flower and Leaf Trio and Simply Scallops Die-namics, clear embossing powder, sponge.  Finished size 5″ x 6″.

Hi everyone! It’s PI Sunday with My Favorite Things! 🙂  I know a lot of you look forward to this preview day and, actually, I do too.  The Pure Innocence images are always right at the top of my list!

Today we’re sharing samples of Astronaut Girl, Little Witch, Feeling Froggy, Morning Glory and Spa Day.

Hi…I Toad-ally Miss You

I’ve used Feeling Froggy.  I just love the pigtails and overalls (and the little frog).

I pieced her shirt then overlaid the pieced overalls.  You can’t tell in this picture, but I used a clear 3-d glaze pen to dot over her buttons and barette.

The little banner was created using MFT’s new Mini Pennants Die-namics (with Typewriter Alphabet).  I used an orange Copic to color the string, then tied the banner onto our new Woodgrain Fence Die-namics. 

On the inside, I tucked the message panel behind another die-cut fence then added a little frog in the corner.

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• The release will take place at 10 p.m. EST on September 6th.  You can attend the release party from 8 – 10 p.m. EST here in the forum for fun, games and prizes. 
• The Guest Designer Contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month.
• If you’d like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim’s blog now.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of two $10 vouchers.  All FOURTEEN winners will be announced on Tuesday, Sept. 6th at 7:30 p.m. EST HERE on the MFT Blog.

I’ll be back tomorrow for the last day of previews and then the hop tomorrow night at 10 p.m. EST.  Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  MFT Feeling Froggy (Pure Innocence)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Rich Cocoa   Paper:  Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate, MFT cream Perfect Paper Panel, MME Six by Six “All Spice” (6×6)   Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, e11, R20, Y21, YR23, E31, YG91, YG93, YG95, W1, BG70, YR18-string), Prismacolor pencils, MFT Woodgrain Fence and Mini Pennants Die-namics, Sakura clear 3-d glaze pen, string, foam boosters.  Finished size 4 3/4″ x 4 3/4″.

It’s Day 5 of 7 previews with My Favorite Things and today is one of my favorite of the preview days — à la modes!  You can find a list of direct links to today’s participating DT HERE on Kim’s blog.  Don’t forget to leave comments as you peek for your chance to win one of fourteen $10 gift vouchers!

Allow Yourself to Make Mistakes

Today I’ve used Talk Nerdy to Me.   SUCH a cute set!  I think with different sentiments, it would be perfect for teacher cards as well!

As an embellishment, I used our new (and my favorite new) Prima Donna Petals Die-namics.

On the inside, I stamped the remainder of the sentiment and a silhouette of the image.

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• The release will take place at 10 p.m. EST on September 6th.  You can attend the release party from 8 – 10 p.m. EST here in the forum for fun, games and prizes. 
• The Guest Designer Contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month.
• If you’d like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim’s blog now.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of two $10 vouchers.  All FOURTEEN winners will be announced on Tuesday, Sept. 6th at 7:30 p.m. EST HERE on the MFT Blog.

I’ll be back tomorrow (Pure Innocence Day)!   🙂   Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Talk Nerdy to Me”    Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Desert Sand   Paper:  Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate, X-Press Blending Card, MME Six by Six “Honey Cake”  (6×6)  Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, E11, E13, E15, E23, E59, E01, E02, W00, W1, W3, YR02, YR04, YR07, E50, E21, BG70, BG10, BG11), Prismacolor pencils (ground), MFT Prima Donna Petals Die-namics, American Crafts brad, foam boosters.  Finished size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.