Paper Cuts

Hi everyone!  Not only are we celebrating the birth of our nation today, but this weekend My Favorite Things turns THREE!  (We’ll be celebrating that all month long.)  AND tomorrow is Kim’s birthday (Miss MFT herself)! 

Happy Birthday

I’m a little late with getting my card in the mail, but this is for Kim…and MFT.  (See, three candles.)  I used one of my first MFT sets, You Take the Cake.  I paper-pieced the girl…because that’s what I like to do , the cake was colored and popped up, and I used clear crystals in the centers of some of the flowers.  Beneath the card is a matching envelope I made from two pieces of cardstock and scraps of the patterned paper.   The inside of the card is finished as well and reads “You take the cake.”

So how are we celebrating at MFT?

This weekend ONLY (July 4th and 5th), we are offering a Buy 3, Get 2 FREE promo!

Purchase any 3 full-priced stamp sets (excludes July new releases) and we will add:

1) One set from our Get Sentimental category (we will select the set for you) AND

2) A FREE set of YOUR choice! (Excludes July new releases).

The July new releases are excluded from this promotion. They don’t count as either your Buy 3 sets OR the 2 FREE sets. They are:

• Catch Some Rays
• Puttin’ on the Glitz
• Puppy Chow
• Purrfect Treat

But since we know the new stuff is on your wish list, we are EXTENDING the 10% discount on these sets through Sunday, July 5th as well!

I don’t know how much celebrating we will be doing today as my husband is still sick.  (He’s a little better.)  We’ll see how the day goes.  But for my US friends, have a very safe and FUN Fourth!

Hi everyone!  It’s Thursday!  One day closer to the holiday (if you’re in the U.S., that is).  I don’t know how much fun we will be having.  My husband is home sick with the flu.  Hopefully it will skidaddle out of here by tomorrow without infecting anyone else.  **crossing fingers**

Did you know that Whipper Snapper Designs has just released 175 new images?  I know, it’s a LOT.  You can see them all here.  I have quite a few samples to share over the next few weeks.  Here’s my first.

You’re the coolest!

Meet Whipper’s Big Kahuna.  I did my best to match the mouse’s shorts to my paper.  I split the sentiment so I could punch it out using an oval punch, then I cut off the bottom and added some “sand.”  (My attempt at creating a surfboard-ish shaped sentiment.)

That’s it for today!  I’m off to pour some Ginger Ale.  Thanks for stopping by! 

Stamps:  WSD “The Big Kahuna” and “You’re the Coolest”   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Prism Birchtone Medium and Dark, Super Smooth White   Patterned Paper:  Pink Paislee “Flower Beds” and “Rain Showers”  Accessories:  Copic markers, scrapbook tacks, oval punches, pop dots. Finished size 5” x 5”.

Hi everyone!   This week’s spotlight with My Favorite Things is on Glittered Dots and Flowers.

Your Spotlight Savings: 

Glittered Dots and Flowers are 10% off.

Let’s Make Up

This set is Puttin’ on the Glitz, a new release from MFT available tonight.  I used my favorite (of the five) sentiments. 

Eclipse masking panels were used to mask the girl, then the stool before stamping the table and mirror onto one of MFT’s Perfect Panels.  (Copics blend so nicely on this paper!)  I didn’t plan far enough ahead with the cosmetics so they were stamped separately, cut out and adhered to the table.

I used two of the flowers from the Glittered Dots set to add a bit of sparkle to the upper right corner, and the satiny ribbon is from MFT’s Royalty Collection ribbon nest. 

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

Stamps:  MFT “Puttin’ on the Glitz”  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock:  Prism Rose Medium, MFT Perfect Panels  Patterned Paper:  Melissa Frances “Nancy”  Accessories:  Copic markers (R00, R20, R22, E0000, E00, E31, E35, C1, C3), MFT Royalty Ribbon, Martha Stewart border punch, rhinestone flowers from Glittered Dots and Flowers, Eclipse Masking Panels.  Finished size 5 ¼” x 5 ¼”.

Hi everyone!  Welcome to this month’s new release hop with My Favorite Things!  If you’ve just popped in here, you might want to go back to the beginning with Kim.  Follow the trail to the end for your very own “treat.”

Tomorrow brings four fun new releases from MFT.  Puppy Chow and Purrfect Treat ($9 each) are two new label sets that work perfectly with MFT’s 16 oz. square jars.  Puttin’ on the Glitz ($17.95)…well, it’s just sweet!  (I’ll have a sample of that one to share tomorrow.)  Also available this month is WTG Catch Some Rays ($15.95).

Tail Waggin’ Treats for a Tail Waggin’ Pup

On the left is a 4 1/4″ square card, the center is a treat box made from an A2 card box and on the right is a jar of “puppy chow.”  I do not have a dog so I used beef jerky in the box and coffee flavored chocolate Jelly Belly candies in the jar.  (I’m the puppy.)  :) 

For a closer look at each piece, you can click on these thumbnails.  (The containers were full.  )

And here’s A Purrfect Treat.

I covered a gift card tin with patterned paper, using a row of mice from the label to create a printed paper ribbon.  The cat is cut out and popped up.  Here’s the inside:

I try to keep a small assortment of (empty) gift cards on hand for display purposes such as this.  However, I have no pets (other than three fish which don’t really count) and so I have no pet themed gift cards.  Yes, I could have popped into Pet Smart to pick up a gift card, but then I ran the risk of my children seeing some type of creature they just had to have and I decided it wasn’t worth the drama.  I used a Starbucks gift card rather than show an empty tin.  (Moms of young children, you understand, right?)

MFT’s new product release this month is a Polka Dot Ribbon Nest in perfect-for-summer colors.  (5/8” grosgrain, swiss dot ribbon in bright pink, red, navy, emerald green and yellow), five yards each of the five different ribbons for a total of 25 yards,  $11.95.

First 50: It’s Memento Dew Drop Collection Launch Day! For the next 24 weeks, the first 50 prize will be a Memento Dew Drop and each week, we will feature a NEW color. If you place an order each Wednesday and are in the first 50 orders, you will earn the complete collection for FREE over the next 24 weeks. Once the sets are released tomorrow, the first 50 will receive a FREE Memento Dew Drop in Angel Pink with their order.
Hook up:
One Click Collection (all four stamp sets):  Retail value $51.90 on sale for $46 for the first 48 hours after the release.
Buy It All Bundle: All four stamp sets, plus the polka dot ribbon nest, retail value $63.85, on sale for $57 for the first 48 hours after the release.

Your next stop in the hop is with my friend, JODY.  She’s sure to have something incredible for you to see! (She always does!)

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

Puppy Chow set   Stamps: MFT “Puppy Chow”  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Prism Black, Super Smooth White  Patterned Paper:  Bo Bunny “Posh Blue Paws”  Accessories:  Copic markers (B000, B00, B02, E31, E35, R20), MFT square jar, A2 card box, Creative Impressions dog bone clips, twill, pop dots, Eclipse Masking sheet. 

Purrfect Treat Gift Card Tin   Stamps:  MFT “Purrfect Treat”  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock:  Prism Natural Smooth  Patterned Paper:  My Mind’s Eye Pretty Please “Blossoms”  Accessories:  Copic markers (E31, E33, R20, G000), tin, sewing machine, pop dots. 

Time for another Just For Fun challenge with my JiFFy friends!  This month Kim sent everyone “Slate” from Crate Paper’s Little Sprout Collection.  And Carole (appropriately ) chose Cuddle up Carter by My Favorite Things.  Cuddle up Carter was designed as a charity set to benefit kids with Cerebral Palsy (like Carole’s son, Carter) via the non-profit Euro-Peds clinic (www.europeds.org) in Pontiac, Michigan.   My Favorite Things is donating $2 from each set sold through September 2009.  How awesome is that?

Sweet Little Boy

I broke out the Prismacolor pencils for this one.  I wanted a softer look than I get from my Copics.  (I’m impatiently awaiting the availability of those lighter colors!)  Anyway, I roughened the edges a bit and sponged with some distress ink (mostly to tone down the brightness of the teal paper) and added some stitching.

Be sure to check out Lori, Julie, Kim, Carole and Alli’s projects using these same papers and images.  As always, I can’t wait to see! 

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

Stamps:  MFT “Cuddle Up Carter”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Walnut Stain Distress   Cardstock:  Prism Suede Brown Dark, Frosted Teal, Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper:  Crate Paper “Slate” (Little Sprout Collection)   Accessories:  Copic markers (E00, R20), Prismacolor pencils/Weber Natural Turpenoid, Rusty Pickle trim, Basic Grey button, linen thread, sponge, pop dots, sewing machine.  Finished size 5” x 5”

Hi everyone!  I recently picked up a few more Greeting Farm images from Hope Stamps Eternal.  I thought I’d try to use at least one of them before too much dust accumulated.  I have several deadlines looming but hopefully it won’t be too terribly long before I can use the others.

You Warm My Heart

I paired this Snuggle image with October Afternoon’s “Ducks in a Row.”  (Love that paper.)

I’m off to bed as I’ll be up with the paper boy (not literally-ha!) in the very early a.m. on my way to a swim meet.  Poor kids have to be in the water by 6:10.  (Better them than me!)   Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  The Greeting Farm “Snuggle”; Cornish Heritage Farms “Hugs & Kisses” (Kim Hughes Collection)   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Prism Vibrant Pink, Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper:  October Afternoon “Ducks in a Row”   Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, R20, E31, E33, E35, RV000, R00, C1, YG95), Basic Grey buttons, white string, sewing machine.

Hi everyone!  I’m trying to get back into the swing of things here and what better way than to celebrate a birthday!  It’s Emily’s birthday and there’s a big ol’ hop going on in her honor!  If you’re just popping in here, you may want to go back to the beginning at Blogabella.   (While you’re there, be sure to leave Emily some ginormous birthday hugs and wishes!)

Happy Birthday

Anise Ketto is doing her own little hop, skip and dance!  I turned her flower into a little birthday sign.  (It’s popped up on a foam square.)

I added a bit of Orange Peel Stickles to her wings and the flower in her hair.

So what’s a birthday celebration without a prize?  In addition to all the fun and fabulous projects you’re seeing, we have decided to hide a prize somewhere along the hop! One pre-selected blogger will draw a random winner from the comments on her post, and the winner will receive a $40 Gift Voucher to Stamping Bella!!! The fun part is…we’re not telling you who it is! So as you hop, be sure you leave comments on every post (if  you want a chance to win)!!  The winner will be announced on Monday in the Stamping Bella Member forum.

Your next stop in the hop is with CHRISTI THORSEN.  I’m SURE she has something spectacular to share! 

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

Stamps:  Stamping Bella “Anise” Ketto; sentiment from “Billboardabella”  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Prism Black, Super Smooth White; Stampin’ Up Pumpkin Pie   Patterned Paper:  Three Bugs in a Rug Butterfly Kisses “Frenzy” and “Big Dots”   Accessories:  Copic markers (E00, YR00, R00, R20, R46, YR02, YR04, B93, YG63, C1), Nestabilities, Queen & Co. brads, pop dots.  Finished size: 4 ½” x 4 ½”.

Hi everyone!   

This week’s spotlight with My Favorite Things is on the July VIP bundle.   This bundle, available in limited quantities today only (Monday, June 22), includes the following products:

• Catch Some Rays (July’s Who’s That Girl set), $15.95
• Polka Dot Ribbon Nest in perfect-for-summer colors (5/8” grosgrain, swiss dot ribbon in bright pink, red, navy, emerald green and yellow), five yards each of the five different ribbons for a total of 25 yards, $11.95

Total VIP Bundle Cost:  $27.90 (You can find it here.)

VIP Perks:

VIP perk #1: You get our newest WTG? set one week before anyone else even sees it!

VIP perk #2: Should you wish to purchase the One-Click Collection within the first 48 hours of the release on July 1st, 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.

VIP perk #3: When you purchase this month’s VIP, you will receive a Hit the Beach stamp set FREE! ($9 value)

VIP is available ONLY On June 22nd (MONDAY) and in limited quantities.

Just Beachy

The bright blue you see here is actually a soft purple.  No matter where I took the picture, the color just wasn’t right.  (So aggravating.)  Anyway, I stitched some swirly lines along the patterned paper and popped up the umbrella.  I wish I looked like that during all the hours I’m spending at the pool for my kids’ swim practices.  (Not even close.)

I’ve been super busy these last fews weeks, but I’m hoping to get back to a somewhat normal routine soon.  Hoping…  Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Oh…and be sure to check out this week’s Bubble Bin! 

Stamps:  MFT “Catch Some Rays” (WTG)   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  SU Lovely Lilac, Almost Amethyst; Prism Sunflowers Medium; MFT Perfect Paper Panels   Patterned Paper:  Doodlebug “High Tide”   Accessories:  Copic markers (E21, E33, B00, B000, BV00, BV02, BV13, W1, W5), Cuttlebug D’vine Swirls embossing folder, brads, Inksenntials white opaque pen, pop dots, sewing machine.

Did you know that the 20th of every month is Celebrate MFT Day?  This month Joanne is asking “What’s your favorite Fizer?”  That’s My Favorite Things by Stephanie Fizer.  Since Rainy Day Friends is my newest SF favorite, that’s what I have to share today. 

I’m Gonna Love You…

I paper-pieced the girl’s jacket and used a dark red Copic to color the swirls.  I think there’s a rule somewhere …I actually know WHERE, I’m just not sayin’ ;)  …that you should never mix your metals.  So I didn’t.

Here’s the inside:

If you’d like to celebrate too, you can read a bit more about it in the MFT Member Forum.

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

Stamps:  MFT “Rainy Day Friends”   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Prism Rose Medium, Intense Orange, MFT Perfect Panels   Patterned Paper:  Fancy Pants Celebrate “Jubilate”   Accessories:  Copic markers (E0000, E00, R20, E33, E35, Y00, YR31, R46), swirl clips, Basic Grey brads, ribbon, sewing machine.

This week’s spotlight with My Favorite Things is on the crystal collections and applicator.

Your Spotlight Savings:  From today through June 23rd save 10% off all crystal collections. 

U ROCK!

Here I’ve used the yellow (Light Topaz) crystals from the Spring Collection.   On the drummer’s buttons, I used the smallest crystals from the Crystal Clear Collection.  I love the tiny size (only 2 mm)…perfect for buttons or little jewelry accents.
I stamped the drum twice, cutting out the green rim on the second image and popping it up for some added interest.

I repeatedly stamped “ROCK!” across the top of the inside and added a few more crystals along the bottom next to the skull and crossbones. 

Be sure to check out this week’s HTDT where Cindy has some great ideas for using crystals.

And what’s in the Bubble Bin this week?  Go see!

Well, today is the kids’ last day of school. I’m not looking forward to picking up my daughter this afternoon.  Last year she cried all the way home because she already missed her teacher and her friends.  I sat on the kitchen floor holding her until she felt better.  It was so sweet, so sad and so hard.  I expect today to be even worse.   She absolutely adores her teacher this year (as do I).  My son is pretty sentimental too.  (And his teacher is just as great.)  :(   He’ll be sad.  It’ll be a tough afternoon for sure. 

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

Stamps:  MFT “The Poppies” and “Bling Bet”   Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Adirondack Sunset Orange   Cardstock:  Prism Classic and Intense Orange, Super Smooth White   Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey Lime Rickey paper pad   Accessories:  Copic markers (Y15, Y17, YR04, E00, R20, YG03, YG67), Spica glitter pens in orange and yellow, MFT Spring and Crystal Clear Adornments, ¼” circle punch, ribbon, pop dots.  Finished size 5” x 5”.