Monthly Archives: October 2011

Time flies!  It’s Day 6 of November previews with My Favorite Things!   Today we’re sharing samples of seven new Pure Innocence images.

I believe I was channeling Inge on this card.  🙂  I love how she distresses her papers, and it’s been a while since I’ve done that.  I just love the look.

My little snowboarder was colored with Copics, then I sponged the edges with VersaMagic Wheat, added lots of stitching and some snowflakes cut using Snowflake Trio Die-namics.  In the centers of the smaller flakes, I placed tiny button brads.  I ♥ those.

On the inside, I stamped the snowboarder and a swirl from Sassy & Sweet, leaving plenty of room for a personal note (telling someone just how cool they really are).

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on November 1st from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum where you can enjoy fun, games and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on November 1 at 10 PM EST.  You’ll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you’d like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog.   Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of two $10 gift certificates given away daily. The winners will be posted on November 1 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

I’ll be back tomorrow evening for our New Product Tour. Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Snowboard Boy” (Pure Innocence) and “Sassy & Sweet”    Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Desert Sand; VersaMagic Wheat   Paper:  Papertrey Ink Kraft, X-Press It Blending Card, Echo Park “Season’s Greetings (6×6)   Accessories:  Copic markers, (E50, E51, E11, R20, BG10, BG11, BG13, YG91, YG93, E31, E33, E35, BG70), MFT Snowflake Trio Die-namics, button, Recollections Button Brads, sponge.  Finished size 5″ x 5”.

We’re up to Day 5 of November previews with My Favorite Things!   Today we’re sharing samples of the two new à la modes, Knit Happens and Disco Queen.

I’ve used Disco Queen.  I love the concept of this set.  So cute!

On the front I used the smaller of the two new Peace Signs Die-namics (stacked atop two cardboard peace signs) and placed a strip of Wonky Border beneath the stripes.

I pieced the girl’s dress, then stamped the disco ball a second time, added some gray shading and adhered it over the colored image.  The side close to her body is adhered with glue while the other end is raised on a foam booster.  Once adhered, I added Star Dust Stickles for lots of sparkle.

On the inside, I used a sentiment from Groovy Girl à la modes and the bigger of the two Peace Signs.

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on November 1st from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum where you can enjoy fun, games and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on November 1 at 10 PM EST.  You’ll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you’d like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog.   Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of two $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on November 1 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

I’ll be back tomorrow for Day 6!  Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Disco Queen” and “Groovy Girl” à la modes   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black   Paper:  Papertrey Ink Enchanted Evening, My Mind’s Eye Lime Twist “Happy Go Lucky” (6×6)   Accessories:  Copic markers, (E00, E11, E15, E18, RV34, C00, C1, C3, C5, C6, BG70), MFT Peace Signs and Wonky Scallop Border Die-namics, Star Dust Stickles, foam boosters.  Finished size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.

It’s Day 4 of November previews with My Favorite Things!   Today we’re sharing samples of two new stamp/die-namics combos:  Christmas Ornaments and Vintage Cameo.

I’ve used Christmas Ornaments Die-namics and Stamp set.  SO much fun!

I die-cut two ornaments from cardboard and one from the striped paper then stacked to create a covered chipboard look.  I die-cut one ornament top/hanger from cardboard then white cardstock and colored it with a R89 then E59 Copics.

I die-cut the Oval Decorative Doily from kraft cardstock.  The string was adhered by taping one end to the back, then bringing the other end to the front and taping (beneath the ornament).  The little bow was tied on separately.  I added the little pearls then adhered the oval to my cardfront using foam boosters.

The sentiment on the inside is from one of yesterday’s previews, Clearly Sentimental About Christmas.

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on November 1st from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum where you can enjoy fun, games and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on November 1 at 10 PM EST.  You’ll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you’d like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog.   Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of two $10 gift certificates given away daily. The winners will be posted on November 1 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

I’ll be back tomorrow for Day 5!  Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Christmas Ornaments” Die-namics and Stamp Set, Clearly Sentimental about Christmas   Ink:  Adirondack Espresso  Paper:  Papertrey Ink Kraft, Simple Stories “Generations” (6×6)   Accessories:  MFT Oval Decorative Doily Die-namics, AMuse Chocolate Pretty Pearls, jute string, cardboard (tablet backing), Copic R89 and E59, foam boosters.  Finished size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.

We’re on Day 3 of November previews with My Favorite Things!   Today we’re sharing samples using Clearly Sentimental about Abundance and Clearly Sentimental about Christmas.  Since I’m ready for holiday cheer, snow and decorating, I went with Christmas. 

I’m always a bit afraid when it comes to creating with only sentiments.  I prefer stamped images…that I can color.  But after giving this a bit of thought, I decided to pull out MFT’s Teardrop Tree Die-namics.  Whew.  Saved.  🙂

I added stitching around my tree top and decorated with little pearls leftover from a picked-apart flourish.

I kept the inside very simple, using another sentiment from Clearly Sentimental about Christmas and a die-cut strip of Faux Crochet Border.

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on November 1st from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum where you can enjoy fun, games and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on November 1 at 10 PM EST.  You’ll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you’d like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog.   Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of two $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on November 1 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

I’ll be back tomorrow for Day 4!  Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Clearly Sentimental about Christmas”   Ink:  Adirondack Pitch Black   Paper:  Papertrey Ink Dark Vintage Cream, Lily Bee Design Jingle (6×6)   Accessories:  MFT Teardrop Tree and Faux Crochet Border Die-namics, trim, jute string, Westrim Crafts 6mm jingle bells, Zva Creative pearl flourish pieces, clear embossing powder (over sentiment).  Finished size 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″.

It’s Day 2 of November previews with My Favorite Things!   Today we’re sharing samples using Inspired by Christmas and Fred Bear Catches Some Zzz’s.

As you can see, I’ve used Fred Bear.  Isn’t he cute “hibernating” beneath the bare tree?  The tree was die-cut from cream cardstock using MFT’s Sheltering Tree Die-namics.  After cutting, I simply rubbed Rich Cocoa Memento ink over (direct pad to paper), leaving the embossed bark lines to clearly show through.

I thought it would be cute to piece Fred’s pillow.  I also wanted to use lots of small prints and stitching to create a cozy feel.  Lily Bee Design’s new Harvest Market patterns were perfect.  🙂

On the inside, I continued the cute sentiment and stamped a partial silhouette of Fred.

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on November 1st from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum where you can enjoy fun, games and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on November 1 at 10 PM EST.  You’ll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you’d like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog.   Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of two $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on November 1 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

I’ll be back tomorrow for Day 3!  Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Fred Bear Catches Some Zzz’s”   Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa and Desert Sand   Paper:  Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate and Vintage Cream, Lily Bee Design Harvest Market  and Memorandum (6×6)   Accessories: Copic markers (E31, E33, E35, R20, W00, W1, W3), Melissa Frances trim, brown jute, Michaels mini brads, MFT Sheltering Tree Die-namics.  Finished size 5″ x 5″.

Hi everyone!  We’re up to Sketch No. 43 with My Favorite Things!  Can you believe it?

I pretty much followed the sketch, but I placed the heart/button (inspired by Joanne) on the right instead of the left, and I widened the center strip.  It’s a great sketch, one I’m sure to use again.

This week I chose Calendula from the Pure Innocence collection.   I ♥ her. 

I couldn’t resist piecing her dress in the gingham.  The rest is colored with markers, and grass was whisked in using Prismacolor pencils.

The heart was die-cut using the smallest of hearts from Hearts a Plenty Die-namics and a thin sheet of cork.  The scallopy border was cut using Double Scallop Border Die-namics.

Inside, I stamped the sentiment in black and the silhouette using Cantaloupe Memento.

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 43.)   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:  My Favorite Things “Calendula” (Pure Innocence)  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Cataloupe   Paper: Prism Blush Red Dark, Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream, My Mind’s Eye Lost & Found2 “Rosy”  (6×6)   Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, E11, R20, YR23, E50, R02, R08, G20, G21, G24), Prismacolor pencils, MFT Double Scallop Border and Hearts a Plenty Die-namics, cork, button/jute.  Finished size 4 1/4″ x 5″.

I can NOT believe it’s almost November.   But that also means it’s time to begin previews of MyFavorite Things‘  November release!  That’s always exciting, right?

Teaser PRIZES begin today so be sure to leave comments as you look around.  (You can find direct links to all participating DT HERE.)  Each day, two prize vouchers are held by two members of our Design Team.  You’ll have all week to comment on each of the posts and all winners will be posted on Kim’s blog on Tuesday, November 1st around 7:30pm.  

Today we’re previewing WTG Gets Cozy with Cocoa.   I also used the CPS Sketch for this week, which is being sponsored by MFT.

This is one of my favorite of the WTG sets.  She’s just so…wintery.  🙂

The larger of the two doilies in Dainty Doily Duo Die-namics was the perfect sized frame for WTG, and I used the coordinating Dainty Doily Border (currently out of stock) along the bottom.

I’ve pieced the entire image.  Even the gloves were cut from “patterned” paper in the MME Lost & Found Christmas paper.  I added bits of shading here and there using brown or gray markers.

On the inside, I stamped the sentiment and some swirls from Sassy & Sweet.

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on November 1st from 8-10 PM EST here in the MFT forum where you can enjoy fun, games and PRIZES! 
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, will take place November 1st at 10 PM EST. You’ll find all the newest products here at release time.
•  The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month. 

I’ll be back tomorrow with this week’s sketch AND Day 2 of previews!  (My favorite so far!)  Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “WTG Gets Cozy with Cocoa”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Adirondack Espresso    Paper:  Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate, My Mind’s Eye Lost & Found “Christmas” (6×6)  Accessories:  Copic markers (R89, W1, W3, E15), MFT Dainty Doily Duo and Dainty Doily Border Die-namics, ribbon, button, jute string, Jillibean Soup red/brown Sugar Picks, foam boosters.  Finished size  4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.