StampOwl's Studio

Smile!

2012-03-03T15:00:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s day 4 of the MFTeasers, in preparation of the release of the new stamp sets which are all due to be released by MFT Stamps this coming Tuesday 6th March.

Today the Design Team are featuring the two sets that will be released, these are “Umbrella Die-namics & Stamp set” and “Behind The Camera Die-namics & Stamp set”.

For my card today I used the Behind the Camera Die-namics & Stamp set. I die cut my camera using silver, black and designer paper. I also added some bling to dress it up a little more.

Die-namics used here include:

Die-namics Behind the Camera
Die-namics Photo Corners
Die-namics Mini Tabs Foursome

Here is the inside of my card. I die cut another camera the same as I did on the outside, but this time I put it at an angle at the right hand corner of my card and then trimmed off any of the camera which was overhanging. I also added a Die-namics Photo Corner to the top left corner of my card. And finally I added a sentiment from the Behind the Camera stamp set.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on March 6th at 10 PM EST:

You can at tend the New Release Party on March 6th 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 March 6th 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 NOW. Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily. The winners will be posted on March 6th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Stamps: Behind The Camera – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Black; Silver; DP – My Mind’s Eye

Die-namics: Behind The Camera; Photo Corner; Mini Tabs Foursome – MFT Stamps

Other: Black Ink; Sewing Machine; Ribbon; Blue Rhinestones; Foam Tape

Have A Wonderful Day!

2012-03-03T12:07:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s challenge time with the “Crazies” over on the Crazy 4 Challenges blog. Being a brand new month it is time for a new challenge hostess which this time round is mwah!!!!!!

For my first challenge for the month I decided to go with Fun Folds …. One of my favorite things to create are cards that do something a little different. There are so many different folds out that you can try. If you need ideas check out the resource section of Splitcoast Stampers.

I decided to try my hand at a new style of folded card (for me), this one is called a Bendy Fold Card. I have been wanting to try making one of these for ages and had never gotten around to it and I am glad I finally decided to make one as they are so much fun to make and sooooooooo easy too!

I used La-La Lands Crafts Autumn Marci & Formal Luka for my card. I also added a flower to the right hand side which is MFT Die-namics Botanical Beauty & the new MFT Die-namics Large Leafy Flourish which is being released on Tuesday night.

Here is the inside of my card once both of the side panels have been opened.

Don't forget to check out the rest of the “Crazies” cards over on the Crazy 4 Challenges blog and also their individual blogs for more details.

Barb Anders	Cindy Haffner	Jessie Rone	Joanne Grzelak	Joycelyn Pelkey	Lynda Benden
Silke Kittman	Silke Ledlow	Vicki Garrett	Kelli Hull	Andrea Murdock

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Stamps: Autumn Marci; Formal Luka; Garden Bench Set (Sentiment) – La La Lands Crafts

Paper: White; Brown; Gathering DP - Authentique

Other: Black Ink; MFT Die-namics Botanical Beauty; MFT Die-namics Large Leafy Flourish; Foam Tape; Copics

MFTeaser Day 3

2012-03-02T15:00:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

Welcome to day 3 of the MFTeasers in preparation of the release of the new stamp sets which are all due to be released by MFT Stamps this coming Tuesday 6th March.

Today the Design Team are featuring three of the new stamp sets that will be released, these are: Clearly Sentimental About Pets; Big Greetings (which will be March’s Triple Scoop set) and Claire Keay Funny Bunny.

For my first project today I decided to use the Claire Keay Funny Bunny stamp set to create an Easter Gift Box which I created using my new Sizzix Eclips. This is the Tall Box from the Sizzix Eclips Albums, Bags & Boxes cartridge.

After I had created the box, I decorated it using a variety of MFT Die-namics, these include:

Stamps: Claire Keay Funny Bunny – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Green; Abbey Road DP – My Mind’s Eye

Die-namics: Mini Monarch Border; Fresh Cut Grass; Mini Pennant; Mini Wavy Pennants – MFT Stamps

Other: Black Ink; Sizzix Eclips; Sizzix Albums, Bags & Boxes Cartridge; Rhinestones; Foam Tape; Copics

For my second project today I created a card using the new Big Greetings stamp set, this is an awesome sentiment set which can be used for so many occasions. This time round I used a recent sketch challenge from TechnoStampers (TSSC208).

The sentiment is stamped onto the Die-namics Clearly Sentimental Label. The three narrow panels underneath the sentiment uses the larger ribbon from the Die-namics First Class Award Ribbon. I also added photo corners to the two bottom corners of the card using the new Die-namics Photo Corners Die.

Here is the inside of my card. I used two of the new Die-namics which are being released on Tuesday night. Die-namics Mini Monarch Border and Die-namics Photo Corners. I also added one of the sentiments from the Big Greeting stamp set.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on March 6th at 10 PM EST:

You can at tend the New Release Party on March 6th 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 March 6th 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 NOW. Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily. The winners will be posted on March 6th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Stamps: Big Greetings – MFT Stamps

Paper: Kraft; Black; Kraft Funday – My Mind’s Eye

Die-namics: Clearly Sentimental Label; First Place Award Ribbon; Photo Corners; Mini Monarch Border – MFT Stamps

Other: Black Ink; Foam Tape

Happy Trails To You!

2012-03-01T15:00:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s day 2 of the MFTeasers, in preparation of the release of the new stamp sets which are all due to be released by MFT Stamps this coming Tuesday 6th March.

Today the Design Team are featuring 3 stamps sets. I am sharing with you a card I created using the Flopsey Goes Camping stamp set. I always love Flopsey, he is such an adorable rabbit don’t you think!

I used a recent Mojo Sketch (Mojo 229) for the layout of my card. The campfire is a extra stamp so you have options as to whether to use it with Flopsey or not. The sentiment is stamped onto the smaller ribbon from the MFT Die-namics First Class Award Ribbon die set.

Here is the inside of my card. I stamped Flopsey again on the bottom right hand corner of my card and also added one of the sentiments from the set next to him. I also added one of the newest Die-namics dies to the border which is the Die-namics Mini Monarch Border.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on March 6th at 10 PM EST:

You can at tend the New Release Party on March 6th 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 March 6th 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 NOW. Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily. The winners will be posted on March 6th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Stamps: Flopsey Goes Camping – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Black; A Boy’s Life DP – Echo Park

Die-namics: First Place Award Ribbon; Mini Monarch Border – MFT Stamps

Other: Black Ink; Ribbon; Button; Twine; Foam Tape; Copics

Donkey Kisses!

2012-03-01T12:02:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

Today my card combines two challenges…. Thursdays always means challenge time with my friends over on the CCEE Stampers challenge blog. Being a brand new month we have a new challenge hostess which is Joanne Grzelak.

Joanne has challenged us to stamp or create a spring scene on our card.

It’s also challenge time over on the Alota Rubber Stamps blog, our challenge hostess is Marie Carlsson. This time round Marie has challenged us all to play Black Jack!

The idea is to make a card/project by selecting any of the playing cards above. As there are 4 playing cards for each number in a real deck of cards you can use that particularly card up to 4 times. Of course as we are playing Black Jack, the total points you can use to create your card is 21 points. Card/Paper don’t have any value, so you can use as much of that as you like.

I found this hard, so hopefully I have done it right, I always find it hard to limit what I use on a card.

Here are my points total:

Alota Image = 1 point
Stitching = 10 points
3 Flowers (2 points each) = 6 points
Bling = 4 points
Total = 21 points

For my card I used Alota Rubber Stamps Michelle's Sweet Little Donkeys #1, such a fun stamp set.

Here is the inside of my card, the sentiment used here is another Alota Rubber Stamp, this time from the Michelle's Sweet Little Donkey # 2 stamp set.

Don’t forget to check out the CCEE Stampers blog (goes live 12 AM EST) to see the rest of the creations the CCEE Stampers created this week. You can also see more details of their creations on their individual blogs:

Charlene Merrick	Cindy Haffner	Joanne Grzelak	Shirley Quarry	Brandi Wiggins	Anne Harmon
Brenda O'Rear	Lois Bok	Vicky Gould	Sabrina Friel	Kathy Bradley	Tosh Leyendekker (special guest Designer)

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Stamps: Michelle’s Sweet Little Donkey Sets 1 &2 – Alota Rubber Stamps

Paper: White; Pink; Orange; Happier DP – My Mind’s Eye

Other: Black Ink; Circle Nestabilities; Flowers; Bling; Sewing Machine; Foam Tape; Copics

You’re on Fire!

2012-03-01T03:00:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s Wednesday which means it’s time for this week’s Wednesday Stamp Club sketch over on the MFT Stamps Member Forum of SCS. I always look forward to the MFT’s sketch each week!

This week I used MFT Stamps Pure Innocence Firefighter Boy stamp set, isn’t he just adorable!!!! I also used the Die-namics Mini Tabs Foursome to add my sentiment. I rotated the sketch one turn, so that it would fit the Firefighter boy.

Here is the inside of my card. The border along the bottom of my card is the Die-namics Mini Monarch Border which is being released next Tuesday. I added the sentiment and fire extinguisher which are both included in the Pure Innocence Firefighter Boy stamp set.

To play along with us this week all you need to do is follow the sketch, upload your creation to SCS using the keyword MFTWSC61. Join us this week in the MFT forum for lots of chatter and fun! Be sure to check out Kim's Blog, she will have a full list of all the designers participating in today's challenge!

Stamps: PI Firefighter Boy – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Black; Yellow; Applejack DP – Sassafras

Die-namics: Mini Tab Foursome; Mini Monarch Border – MFT Stamps

Other: Black Ink; Black Brads; Couture Creations Fretboard Embossing Folder; Foam Tape; Copics

Give A Hoot!

2012-02-29T17:12:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s time for another Pretties Wednesday Challenge over on the Paper Pretties Blog. This week our challenge is to use your favorite stamp set.

It is very hard to pick just one Paper Pretties stamp set which I would call my favorite! I have lots of favorites and all for various reasons. In the end I decided to go with the Paper Pretties Give a Hoot stamp set for obvious reasons as I love owls and I was so excited when this set was released as we finally had an owl stamp set! I love it!!!!!!!!!!!

Instead of creating a card this week I decided play some more with my Sizzix Eclips and the Albums, Bags and Boxes cartridge and create this bag with handle. I am really loving this bag and this cartridge!

Here is another view of my bag so you can see the side of the bag.

How to Enter: If you would like to play along with us, all you have to do is create a card/project using the above challenge and upload it to your blog and/or to your SCS Gallery using the keyword PWC195.

Don’t forget to include a link to your card on the Paper Pretties Blog, so everyone can see it too. You don’t have to use Paper Pretties stamps to play, but of course if you have them we would love to see you use them. One random participant will receive a Paper Pretties Stamps set … see the Paper Pretties Blog for more details.

Stamps: Give A Hoot – Paper Pretties

Paper: White; Brown; Tan; Year-o-Graphy DP – Simple Stories

Other: Black Ink; Sizzix Eclips; Sizzix Eclips Albums, Bags & Boxes Cartridge; Spellbinders Scallop Oval Dies; Tag Die; Ribbon; Foam Tape; Copics

Look On The Bright Side!

2012-02-29T14:58:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s that time again when the MFT Stamps designs team begins showing our MFTeasers in preparation of the new stamps which will be released by MFT Stamps after the release party this coming Tuesday 6th March.

Today the Design Team are featuring Puddle Jumper (Who’s That Girl) stamp set which is being released. This is such an awesome set! The raindrops stamp is a separate stamp so that you have the option whether you have them on your image or not. I paper pieced the girls dress and raincoat using designer paper and I added mini brads on the coat for buttons.

I used two MFT Die-namics on the front of my card Die-namics Open Scallop Doily DUO for the main image and the ribbon from the Die-namics First Place Award Ribbon set for the sentiment. The buttons are threaded with Lemondrop Yellow Twine also available from MFT Stamps.

The layout is a recent sketch used on the I Spy Sketches blog, love this sketch and will definitely be using it again!

Here is the inside of my card, as you can see I used the new Die-namics Umbrella which is one of the die-namics being released next Tuesday, this goes so well with this stamp set don’t you think. The sentiment is one from the Puddle Jumper WTG stamp set.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on March 6th at 10 PM EST:

You can at tend the New Release Party on March 6th 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 March 6th 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 NOW. Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily. The winners will be posted on March 6th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Stamps: Puddle Jumper WTG – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Black; Citronella DP – K & Company

Die-namics: Open Scallop Doily Duo; First Place Award Ribbon; Umbrella – MFT Stamps

Other: Black Ink; Buttons; Twine; Mini Brads; Foam Tape; Copics

Creative Chat–Ribbon!

2012-02-28T14:58:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone!

It’s time for the MFT Creative Chat. The My Favorite Things Design Team Creative Chat is a monthly feature, where we are challenged to explore our creative spaces and share valuable organizational methods, tools, and shopping strategies with you. You’ll be able to peek into our creative spaces, ask questions, and share your own ideas in the MFT Forum. This month, we were asked the following questions.

Show us how you store your ribbon.

What are your favorite types of ribbon?

Any tips or tricks on how to use ribbon on stamped creations?

There was a time, many years ago when I didn’t like ribbon on cards … well that sure has changed. Now I use ribbon a lot! Maybe not on every card I make but a big percentage of them have ribbon.

As with previous Creative Chats, I have again created a video to share my ribbon storage etc with you.

Visit Kim's Blog for a full list of designers that have taken up the challenge and get ready to delve into the minds of our creative team.

Hoo Hoo!

2012-02-27T06:43:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

As most of you who follow my blog know, I love owls. These two owl boxes were made using the Albums, Bags & Boxes 2 cartridge for the Sizzix Eclipse. As I purchased this machine recently of course I had to also get this cartridge so I could make a couple of these cute owl boxes, they are so much fun!

Here you can see how the head of the owl comes off so you can put things in and out of the box.

Here is a close up of one of the owl boxes.

With the head/lid off the box.

And finally one more photo of the other owl box … what fun!

Rebus–Songs from the 80’s

2012-02-26T06:42:00.000+10:00

Hi all,

It is time for another rebus swap to share with you all. This month we are continuing our journey the decades of music with Songs from the 80’s. If you would like to solve it, why not post a comment to this blog post with your answers. I will let you know what the correct answers are next time I post a rebus card here.

How did you go working out the solutions for my January Rebus which was “R” Words Rebus …. here are the correct answers for you to check how you did.

Regenerate
Rebus – (of course I had to rebus this one )
Reindeer
Regressive
Racing
Rebate
Ratepayer
Rain Forest

How did you go?????

You can find all my past rebus cards here.

Two Layers!

2012-02-25T12:15:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s challenge time with the “Crazies” over on the Crazy 4 Challenges blog. This week Lynda Benden has one last challenge for us to finish of her month as challenge hostess.

Lynda has challenged us to make a two layer card!! Lynda says she finds 2 layers are harder than one layer cards! She also told us No cheating!!!

Well personally I have difficulty doing both One Layer or Two Layer cards, arghhhhhhhh! This isn’t particularly my favorite card I have made (it isn’t the worst either LOL!) It I could have used more layers I am sure I would have come up with something better but as I couldn’t this is what I came up with.

I wanted to use this Hero Arts/Sizzix Leafy Fern set, this comprises of a large leafy stamp and an embossing folder so I could emboss over the stamped image. I inked the stamp using a couple of colors of Distress stains and then stamped it onto kraft card. Once the ink was dry I embossed the image using the embossing folder provided.

I am not sure if I cheated by using twine and a button, but Lynda didn’t say we couldn’t (or we could for that matter) so I did! I might have liked to add a tag with a sentiment, but that might be another layer so I left it off .

Don't forget to check out the rest of the “Crazies” cards over on the Crazy 4 Challenges blog and also their individual blogs for more details.

Barb Anders	Cindy Haffner	Jessie Rone	Joanne Grzelak	Joycelyn Pelkey	Lynda Benden
Silke Kittman	Silke Ledlow	Vicki Garrett	Kelli Hull	Andrea Murdock

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Stamps: Artistic Fern – Hero Arts

Paper: Kraft; Green

Other: Peel Paint Distress Stain; Wild Honey Distress Stain; Artistic Fern Embossing Folder; Yellow & Green Twine; Button; Foam Tape.

Have A Wonderful Day!

2012-02-24T06:25:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone!

Today I am playing with a couple of La-La Land Crafts stamps which I purchased recently during a shopping trip with a friend. I love making scenes but don’t make them all that often anymore, so I had lots of fun creating this indoor scene.

The window is the small Madison Window I purchased a few month’s back. Once my card was finished (well almost finished), I decided it needed something else so looked through my The Greeting Farm stamps and discovered two stamps which had the dog & cat images which I thought would work with the La-La Land images so I added them.

The floor is actually thin wood paper that I found in my stash.

Stamps: Ruffles Marci; Heart Chair – La-La Land Crafts; Dog & Cat from The Greeting Farm

Paper: White; Pink; Bright Pink; Kissing Booth DP – Basic Grey;

Other: Black Ink; Small Madison Window; Banner Die – Spellbinders; Foam Tape; Copics

Cheeky Monkey!

2012-02-23T12:15:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s challenge time again with my friends over on the CCEE Stampers challenge blog. Our February challenge hostess Shirley Quarry brings us her last challenge for the month!

It’s time to get wild and make a card with one of your favorite zoo animals on it.

As I recently received the Sizzix Peekaboo Frames Die I decided I wanted to use that some how on my card this week. When I was looking for stamps that would fit inside this particular frame I discovered this cheeky monkey from Kanban Stamps.

As two of the CCEE challenges this year have given me an opportunity to use a Monkey on my card and I didn’t take advantage of that in the previous challenge, it stands to reason I would use one today hehe! Especially as someone I know doesn’t like monkeys!!!!!!!!! she knows who she is

Here is the inside of my card, I stamped the monkey again and added a sentiment.

Charlene Merrick	Cindy Haffner	Joanne Grzelak	Shirley Quarry	Brandi Wiggins	Anne Harmon
Brenda O'Rear	Lois Bok	Vicky Gould	Sabrina Friel	Kathy Bradley	Tosh Leyendekker (special guest Designer)

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Stamps: Monkey & Cheeky Monkey Sentiment – Kanban Stamps; Monkey Around Sentiment – High Hopes Stamps

Paper: White; Brown; Yellow; Sweetness DP – Pink Paislee

Other: Black Ink; Sizzix Peekaboo Frame; Modern Label Tab; Scallop Oval Punch; Brown Ribbon; Janome Sewing Machine; Brads; Foam Tape; Copics

Up, Up & Away!

2012-02-23T03:00:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s Wednesday which means it’s time for this week’s Wednesday Stamp Club sketch over on the MFT Stamps Member Forum of SCS. It’s a nice fun easy sketch this week, I am sure you will love it!

For my card today I used MFT Stamps Inspired By - Up, Up and Away stamp set, the balloons were cut out using the MFT Die-namics Up, Up & Away which has recently been released by MFT Stamps to accompany the stamp set. I have used a number of other Die-namics on the front of my card which include:

Here is the inside of my card. I added two of the hot air balloons using the Die-namics Up, Up & Away Stamps & Die set. I also used the Die-namics Little Open Scallop Strip die again along the bottom of the card.

To play along with us this week all you need to do is follow the sketch, upload your creation to SCS using the keyword MFTWSC60. Join us this week in the MFT forum for lots of chatter and fun! Be sure to check out Kim's Blog, she will have a full list of all the designers participating in today's challenge!

Stamps: Inspired By Up Up & Away – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Black; Yellow; A Boy’s Life DP – Echo Park

Die-namics: Up, Up & Away; Mini Tabs Foursome; Open Scallop Doily Duo; Little Open Scallop Strip – MFT Stamps

Other: Black Ink; Foam Tape; Copic Air Brush; Copics

Treasure Life’s Little Moments!

2012-02-22T17:00:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s time for another Pretties Wednesday Challenge over on the Paper Pretties Blog. This week our challenge is use punches or die cuts on your card.

For my card today I used Paper Pretties Life’s Treasures Sophia. I decided to use my Grand Madison Window die and look out to an outdoor scene. I have also used MFT Die-namics Sunshine and a Spellbinders Label for the sentiment.

Stamps: Life’s Treasures Sophia – Paper Pretties

Paper: White; Brown; Orange; Gathering DP - Authentique

Other: Black Ink; Orange & Caribbean Twine; MFT Die-namics Sunshine; Grand Madison Window; Spellbinders Label Tag; Foam Tape; Copics

Pure Innocence Country Charm VIP Collection New Product Tour

2012-02-22T13:00:00.000+10:00

Howdy Y’all!

Welcome to my blog. It time to join the MFT Stamps Design Team for our MFT "VIP New Product Tour!" to celebrate the release of this month’s MFT VIP Kit. This month the VIP kit again features two Pure Innocence stamp sets, I am sure you are going to love them!!!!!!

Head over to Kim's blog to see the list of which Design Team members are participating in the tour.

Today only VIP customers have the opportunity of purchasing the Pure Innocence Country Charm VIP Collection THREE WEEKS EARLY!!!!!!!!!! There will only be 50 VIP collections available and then the set will be unavailable until the full release on March 6th at 10:00 PM EST.

Pure Innocence Country Charm VIP Collection $34.90

Pure Innocence Cowgirl stamp set
Pure Innocence Cowboy stamp set
Country Charm Sentiments mini (VIP exclusive stamp set - will never be offered for sale or be available again $9 value, FREE)
Royal Rose Die-namics Die
Country Charms Die-namics Die

Aren’t they adorable!!!!!!!!!! I used Pure Innocence Cowboy for my card today using a recent sketch from Splitcoast Stampers (SC371). Of course I also had to use some of the cute charms from the Country Charms Die-namics die … what fun! I added the sentiment to one of the tabs from the Die-namics Mini Tabs Foursome die set.

Here is the inside of my card, both of the sentiments I used on my card (the inside and outside) are from the Country Charm Sentiments mini stamp set which is only available when you purchase the VIP kit. As you can see I also added more of the dies from the Country Charms Die-namics die set.

Stamps: PI Cowboy; Country Charm Sentiments – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Brown; Burgundy; DP – Creative Imaginations

Die-namics: Country Charms; Mini Tab Foursome – MFT Stamps

Other: Black Ink; Antique Linen Distress Ink; Sewing Machine; Brad; Foam Tape; Copics

Going Around in Circles!

2012-02-21T12:15:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone!

It’s challenge time again over on the Riley and Company blog. This week the challenge hostess is mwah!!!!

My challenge for everyone this week is Going Around in Circles! - include circles on your creations, could be a circle card, use circles for layering, Designer Papers which include circles in their design and/or circle shaped embellishments.

I have used a number of circles on my card today. First up Riley is stamped in the centre of a circle, and most of the designer papers also have circles all over them except for the strip at the left. The brads are round, so there are more circles . The layout I used for my card is February’s SFYTT, such a fun sketch!

Of course we can’t forget cute Riley!!!!!!! This is Snowboarder Riley … doesn’t he look like he is having fun

Don’t forget to check out the rest of the Design Teams blogs today so see what they created for this challenge.

Cindy Haffner

Jovita Torres

Joy Stagg

Kelly Santi

Laurie Clout

Michele L

Silke Kittmann

Stamps: Snowboarder Riley – Riley and Company

Paper: White; Blue; Orange; A Boy’s Life DP – Echo Park

Other: Black Ink; Janome Sewing Machine; MFT Die-namics Let It Snowflake die; Foam Tape; Copics

It’s in the Bag!

2012-02-20T06:03:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

I have a cute little scallop bag to share with you today. This was made using the Sizzix Eclips Albums, Bags & Boxes cartridge! Yes you guessed it, I recently purchased the Sizzix Eclips a couple of weeks ago and I have to say I love it!

Here is a side on view of my scallop bag, I decorated my bag using La-La Lands Craft Ballerina Marci, she is such a cutie don’t you think.

These were the very first things I cut using the Sizzix Eclips, actually the tiny pink one you can see on the right, was my very first thing, but as you can see I got my measurements wrong so it cut a very small bag. It was my fault as I was looking at the wrong measurements, it is actually much easier to get what size you need using this machine then the cricut. Now I know what I am doing, I should cut everything else correctly.

I couldn’t help but quickly decorate it anyway, just for kicks. I didn’t put too much effort into this one as you can probably tell LOL! I think it is cute though being so tiny.

Stamps: Ballerina – La-La Land Crafts

Paper: White; Dark Pink; Pink

Other: Black Ink; Flowers; MFT Die-namics Leafy Flourish; Sizzix Eclips Albums, Bags & Boxes Cartridge; Ribbon; Foam Tape; Copics

Tag It!

2012-02-19T06:48:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone

Hope you are all enjoying your weekend. This weekend I am busy demoing at a local Paper Crafts show down here in Australia. This is a quick sample I made recently using one of the new stamps which will be on sale at the show. This image is by Australian company Stamp in Style which I decided to make into a tag.

If you come to the show, drop by and say hello!

She is Altogether Beautiful!

2012-02-18T12:44:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s challenge time with the “Crazies” over on the Crazy 4 Challenges blog. This week our challenge hostess for February, Lynda Benden has given us another fun challenge.

Being the 3rd Saturday of the month it is also time for another sponsored challenge. This time round our sponsor is Ribbon Carousel. Ribbon Carousel have the perfect storage solutions for all those ribbons we tend to collect as well as a wide range of ribbons and twine.

Lynda loves polka dots and stripes together!! She knows…crazy huh?!?! Fits PERFECTLY for this group! Make a card or project with polka dots AND stripes!

For my card today I used another image from Stamp in Style. For those of you who live in the Brisbane area Stamp in Style is up for the Paper Crafts show at the RNA this weekend and this is one of the stamps that will be there. If you visit the show, come by and say hi as I will be there demoing.

I used some black vintage seam binding ribbon which I pleated and then sewed down the middle of it and then attached the ribbon to where the designer papers joined.

Don't forget to check out the rest of the “Crazies” cards over on the Crazy 4 Challenges blog and also their individual blogs for more details.

Barb Anders	Cindy Haffner	Jessie Rone	Joanne Grzelak	Joycelyn Pelkey	Lynda Benden
Silke Kittman	Silke Ledlow	Vicki Garrett	Kelli Hull	Andrea Murdock

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Stamps: Girl and Sentiment – Stamp In Style

Paper: White; Black Meadow Lark DP – My Mind’s Eye

Other: Black Ink; Circle Nestabilities; Sewing Machine; Ribbon Carousel’s Black Vintage Seam Binding Ribbon; Rhinestones; Foam Tape; Copics

Peace Man!

2012-02-17T00:01:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s challenge time over on the Alota Rubber Stamps blog, this time round our challenge hostess is Cheryl Walker. Cheryl has challenged us to create shaped cards.

I have been wanting to create a quarter circle card for some time now, so that is what I did. I cut my circle out using my Cricut and cut it in half to create the base of my card.

My card uses some of the new ‘hippie” images that have recently been released by Alota Rubber Stamps.

The main image is called Hippie Bugs, I also added one of the sentiments and die cut a peace sign to add to my twine on the side of my card.

For the inside of my card I added the sentiment Peace Love and Happiness and also the Peace Sign Border along the edge of my card.

Do you want to play along???? you can use any stamps you want, although if you have Alota Rubber Stamps we would love to see them on your cards.

You have until the 15th February to complete this challenge, you can enter as many entries as you wish for a better chance of winning!!! You have a chance of winning some wonderful stamps if you card/project is selected randomly from all the entries received.

Stamps: Hippie Bugs; Peace Man Sentiment; Peace Love and Happiness Sentiment; Peace Sign Border – Alota Rubber Stamps

Paper: White; Pink; DP – Bo Bunny

Other: Black Ink; Cricut; Twine; MFT Die-namics Peace Sign; Foam Tape; Copics

The Butterfly ….

2012-02-16T12:34:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s challenge time again with my friends over on the CCEE Stampers challenge blog. This month it is Shirley Quarry’s turn to host the challenge.

Shirley has challenged us to make a white on white card. You may add color to your image and use a colored ribbon if you like.

I always love white on white cards, but only make them when I have to for a challenge! A while back I purchased this fabulous Butterfly die from Cherry Lynn which I decided I would use for this challenge. I embossed the white background layer and also added some ribbon which I pleated.

Charlene Merrick	Cindy Haffner	Joanne Grzelak	Shirley Quarry	Brandi Wiggins	Anne Harmon
Brenda O'Rear	Lois Bok	Vicky Gould	Sabrina Friel	Kathy Bradley	Tosh Leyendekker (special guest Designer)

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Stamps: Sentiment – Impression Obsession

Paper: White

Other: Black Ink; Spellbinders Dies; Cherry Lynn Butterfly Die; White Pearls; Sewing Machine; Embossing Folder; Foam Tape

All Fixed Up!

2012-02-16T03:00:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s Wednesday which means it’s time for this week’s Wednesday Stamp Club sketch over on the MFT Stamps Member Forum of SCS. This week we are up to sketch # 59 and it is another fun sketch!

For my card this week I used the new MFT Stamps Fix It Fred stamp set, I love Fred Bear and this is another fun one especially as my DH is a builder . I used the ribbon from the MFT Die-namics First Place Award Ribbon die to add my sentiment. I also attached 3 of the tool from the MFT Die-namics Tool Charms die to the right hand side of my card.

Here is the inside of my card. I added one of the sentiments from the set and used the MFT Die-namics Well Worn Greetings for layering.

To play along with us this week all you need to do is follow the sketch, upload your creation to SCS using the keyword MFTWSC59. Join us this week in the MFT forum for lots of chatter and fun! Be sure to check out Kim's Blog, she will have a full list of all the designers participating in today's challenge!

Stamps: Fix It Fred – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Brown; Kraft; Year.O.Graphy DP – Simple Stories

Die-namics: First Place Award Ribbon; Tool Charms; Well Worn Greetings – MFT Stamps

Other: Black Ink; Antique Linen Distress Ink; Brads; Foam Tape; Copics

Follow Your Rainbow!

2012-02-15T13:01:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s time for another Pretties Wednesday Challenge over on the Paper Pretties Blog. This week our challenge is to create a card with a unique fold.

I thought I would create another diamond fold card as I had a lot of fun making these the other week. If you don’t know how to create one of these cards, then check out my video on You Tube which you can find here.

For my card this week I used Paper Pretties Follow Your Rainbow stamp set, I love that unicorn in this set.

Here is another view of my card opened up a little more so you can see all the different designer papers I used to decorate it.

Stamps: Follow Your Rainbow – Paper Pretties

Paper: White; Pink; Free Bird Blush & Delight DP - Authentique

Other: Black Ink; Oval Punches; Circle Nestabilities; MFT Die-namics Open Scallop Doily Duo; Scor-Pal; Foam Tape; Copics

Baby!

2012-02-14T15:00:00.000+10:00

In 2012, MFT is working harder than ever to inspire you, and we have come up with something we think you'll really enjoy. Our Design Team Creative Challenge is a new monthly feature, where we challenge our design team to explore their creative side using a specific theme, product or technique. This month we are making " a baby themed project" Be sure to check the MFT Blog for a list of all the designers who have creative ideas for you today!

A few week’s ago on Splitcoast Stamps the technique challenge was to create a Cascading Card (TLC362). As I hadn’t made one before and most of you all know how much I love making construction style cards I decided to create one for today’s creative challenge.

I used the MFT Stamps à la modes - Bundle of Baby stamp set for my card. I also used a number of different MFT Die-namics to decorate my card, these include:

Here is another view of my card from the opposite side.

And one last photo of my card, this time the card is folded flat so it can be mailed if necessary. I am loving this type of card they are such fun!

Don’t forget to visit Kim's Blog for a full list of designers that have taken up the challenge!

Stamps: à la modes - Bundle of Baby – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Pink; Head Over Heels DP – LilyBee Designs

Die-namics: By the Letters; Mini Tabs Foursome; Upsy-Daisy; First Place Award Ribbon; Leafy Flourish – MFT Stamps

Other: Black Ink; Foam Tape; Copics

Bird in a Cage

2012-02-13T07:17:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

Another quick post today! My card uses another stamp set from Stamp in Style, this is an unmounted plate that has a variety of birdcages, and birds etc on it. I decided to go with the kraft look today. I am love those kraft designer papers from My Mind’s Eye.

Stamps: Bird Cage Plate – Stamp in Style

Paper: Kraft; Black; DP – My Mind’s Eye

Other: Black Ink; Red Ink; Black Twine; Foam Tape

Happy Birthday!

2012-02-12T07:10:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone and happy Sunday to you all!

I have another card today using the new images from Stamp in Style … just love this cute little girl!

I paper pieced her dress and bag using the same designer paper I used for the base of my card.

Stamps: Girl – Stamp In Style

Paper: White; Black; DP – K & Company

Other: Black Ink; Black Ribbon; MFT Die-namics Say What Die; Foam Tape; Copics

Beauty!

2012-02-11T12:26:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s challenge time with the “Crazies” over on the Crazy 4 Challenges blog. This week Lynda Benden is back with another fun challenge for us.

It has been a while since we have had a sketch challenge so Lynda has given us one.

The image I used on this card is a new stamp from Stamp In Style which is a stamp company down here in Australia. I paper pieced her dress and her purse using designer paper.

As you can see from the sketch below I did make a couple of changes …. first I flipped the sketch so that it is on it’s side to suit the image I wanted to use this week. I also changed it from a rectangle to a square, again this suited my image better.

Don't forget to check out the rest of the “Crazies” cards over on the Crazy 4 Challenges blog and also their individual blogs for more details.

Barb Anders	Cindy Haffner	Dawn Easton	Jessie Rone	Joanne Grzelak	Joycelyn Pelkey
Lynda Benden	Silke Kittman	Silke Ledlow	Vicki Garrett	Kelli Hull

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Stamps: Girl – Stamp In Style

Paper: White; Yellow; Grey; Carolina Breeze DP – Teresa Collins

Other: Black Ink; Sewing Machine; MFT Die-namics Loopy Bloom; MFT Die-namics Mini Tab Foursome; Yellow Felt; Grey Brad; Foam Tape; Copics

Another Secret Box!

2012-02-10T07:02:00.000+10:00

Just before Christmas I made my first Secret Box which you can find in this post. I used this to give to a group for a present swap we had planned for our Christmas party, each of us had to create some sort of box as part of our present.

Well my friends liked it so much, that they decided that was going to be our first project we made at our group when we came back together for 2012. Our first club day was last Friday and this is what we made.

If you would like to create one of these you can find a tutorial over in the resource section of Splitcoast Stampers. This is now the third one I have made and I love them!

The stamp used to decorate my box is one from Lili of the Valley.

As you can see the box is opens up diagonally to reveal there drawers. These drawers are the perfect size to add all sorts of fun gift ideas.

And here is one more look at my box when it is open. This was pretty easy to make and lots of fun!

Stamps: Cupcake Girl – Lili of the Valley

Paper: White; Pink; DP

Other: Black Ink; Circle Nestabilities; MFT Die-namics Decorative Doily Duo; Scor-Pal; Foam Tape; Copics

Cake Glorious Cake!

2012-02-09T12:39:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s challenge time again with my friends over on the CCEE Stampers challenge blog. This time round it is Shirley Quarry’s turn to host the challenge.

Shirley has challenges us to make a card using a favorite sketch and dress it up with brads. It is hard to select just one sketch that I could call my favorite, I have a number of favorites. However this is one I recently found online which I have been having fun with, so I decided to use that one for this challenge.

The image is from Lili of the Valley, I love these little cuties! I paper pieced the skirt she is wearing.

Here is the inside of my card, I duplicated the layout from the front to the inside of my card and then added the sentiment.

Charlene Merrick	Cindy Haffner	Joanne Grzelak	Shirley Quarry	Brandi Wiggins	Anne Harmon
Brenda O'Rear	Lois Bok	Vicky Gould	Sabrina Friel	Kathy Bradley	Tosh Leyendekker (special guest Designer)

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Stamps: Cake Glorious Cake Set – Lili of the Valley; Sentiment inside – Penny Black

Paper: White; Brown; Orange; Gathering DP - Authentique

Other: Black Ink; MFT Die-namics Chat Bubble; Brads; Foam Tape; Copics

I Need Some Girl Talk!

2012-02-09T03:00:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s Wednesday which means it’s time for this week’s Wednesday Stamp Club sketch over on the MFT Stamps Member Forum of SCS. I always look forward to the MFT’s sketch each week!

This week I have used the new MFT Stamps à la modes Girl Talk stamp set which was released last night, isn’t she adorable! I paper pieced the girls blouse using designer paper. For the sentiment I used the smaller ribbon from the Die-namics First Place Award Ribbon die. For the flower I used the smallest of the 3 flower petals die using the Die-namics Botanical Beauty die set, this was also releases last night.

Here is the inside of my card, I stamped part of the à la modes girl in the lower right hand corner of my card. I also added a border to my designer paper strip on the left hand side of my card, this border is from the Die-namics Monarch Border. And finally I added my sentiment using one of the new Die-namics Chat Bubbles, I love this die set and can see this being used a lot!

To play along with us this week all you need to do is follow the sketch, upload your creation to SCS using the keyword MFTWSC58. Join us this week in the MFT forum for lots of chatter and fun! Be sure to check out Kim's Blog, she will have a full list of all the designers participating in today's challenge!

Stamps: à la modes Girl Talk – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Black; Pink; Head Over Heels DP – Lily Bee Designs

Die-namics: Botanical Beauty; First Place Award Ribbon; Chat Bubbles; Monarch Border – MFT Stamps

Other: Black Ink; Janome Sewing Machine; Brad; Foam Tape; Copics

Hello!

2012-02-08T16:49:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s time for another Pretties Wednesday Challenge over on the Paper Pretties Blog. This week our challenge is to add texture to your card.

For my card this week I used Paper Pretties Message Pup, isn’t he adorable! For the texture part of the challenge I added texture using an embossing folder on the centre panel.

Here is the inside of my card. The sentiments are from two Paper Pretties Sentiment sets … Gratitude and Birthday Sentiments.

Stamps: Message Pups, Gratitude, Birthday Sentiments – Paper Pretties

Paper: White; Brown; Green; Free Bird Endless & Fair-Weather DP - Authentique

Other: Black Ink; Embossing Folder; MFT Die-namics Pet Charms; Sewing Machine; Foam Tape; Copics

Clearly Sentimental About Pets … MFT New Product Tour!

2012-02-08T12:57:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,
It’s release day over on MFT Stamps, which means it is time to join the MFT Stamps Design Team for our New Product Tour! All the new products are available NOW, right HERE, in the Brand Spankin' New category of the MFT Stamps store.

Head on over to the MFT blog so you can go on the tour and see the list of Design Team members and which of the new products they will be showcasing for you today.

Today I am featuring the new Clearly Sentimental About Pets stamp set, which is this month's Triple Scoop Set.

In case you're not familiar with how the Triple Scoop works, our Triple Scoop reward is a full-sized stamp set offered to you absolutely FREE with a qualifying purchase of $60 or greater (before shipping and tax). The set changes with each monthly release, and is not yet available for individual purchase, so there is always a good reason to spoil yourself with MFT! Simply add the Triple Scoop product to your cart using the "add to cart" button, and it will be shipped with your order. The Triple Scoop Set set can be combined with our Cherry on Top promotion as well for even greater savings!

I love MFT’s sentiment sets, and this one is no exception! It is perfect for all those pet lovers we know, there is even a sentiment we can use when we want to send a card to someone who has lost a beloved furry family member. Those pets we have are always so important to us.

I decided to make a long card (or wide seeing my card is in landscape format), it is 18.5cm x 10cm (approx 7 1/4 inches x 4 inches). I used the Die-namics Vertical Greetings Die for my sentiment. And down the right hand side I used added two charms from the Die-namics Pet Charms set … love this cute die set. These two Die-namics sets are also being released tonight, so you can find them HERE.

Here is the inside of my card …. did I say I love these sentiments from the Clearly Sentimental About Pets stamp set . This time round I stamped the sentiment and layered it using the Die-namics Layered Label Die. I also used more of the die cuts from the Die-namics Pet Charms die set to recreate the collar across the card.

Well that is about it from me for today, don’t forget to visit Kim's (MFT Lady) blog so you can check out all the wonderful creations the other MFT Design Team have created.

Stamps: Clearly Sentimental About Pets – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Brown; Orange; Gathering DP – Authentique

Die-namics: Pet Charms; Vertical Greetings; Layered Labels – MFT Stamps

Other: Black Ink; Tea Dye Distress Ink; Janome Sewing Machine; Brads; Circle Punch; Foam Tape

Hello, Friend!

2012-02-07T15:00:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

Now that we've teased and tempted you all week long, it's almost time for you to shop for your favorite Brand Spankin' New products from MFT.

But first... it's time for our Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release Pep Rally!

Our Design Team has been busy creating jaw-dropping and inspiring projects for you, and we've saved the best for last.

We've taken an in -depth look at this month's Die-namics, while re-visiting the amazing sets being released tonight at 10 PM EST RIGHT HERE in the MFT Boutique.

And while we are at it, how about we make your life even easier with a "cheat sheet" of all that's new? Head over to the MFT Blog to print out a shopping list.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th 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 February 7th at 10 PM EST. You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
You have just a few more hours to submit your entry for this month's guest designer contest. 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 designers' posts for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW. Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily. The winners will be posted on February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

For my card today I used the new Ring Me Die-namics and Stamp set … this is such a fun set! I cut the telephone out using designer paper, but I also cut it from black card as well and layered the designer paper over the black to give it extra strength seeing it was only paper and I wanted to use foam tape behind the layers.

For the numbers I layered a punched circle piece behind the dial and then stamped the numbers through the holes, this was easy to line up and the numbers are all on the one stamp. You could also die cut this dial from white card and use the punch out pieces in the dial.

About 10 to 15 years ago I purchased a pack of colorful telephone cords which up until now I haven’t used but they have finally come in handy! Of course you could just use twine or cord or other things as a cord, but as I had the phone cords I opted for that option on my card .

I love all the sentiments that are included in this set, there are so many to pick from … I added the ring ring to the centre dial of my phone and then added the Hello, Friend to the Die-namics chat bubbles which also work perfectly with this set!

Here is the inside of my card, I die cut another of the handset pieces of the phone to add to the inside, stamping the cord to the bottom of my card before adhering the handset. There are two different cords included in the set, one straight, the other curved. I thought this sentiment was perfect to go with this type of phone .

Stamps: Ring Me – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Black; Red; Love Me DP – My Mind’s Eye

Die-namics: Ring Me; Chat Bubbles – MFT Stamps

Other: Black Ink; Tea Dye Distress Ink; Janome Sewing Machine; Plastic Phone Cord; Foam Tape

Sophie Loves Shopping!

2012-02-07T12:45:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone!

It’s challenge time again over on the Riley and Company blog. This week the challenge hostess is Michele L.

With Valentines Day just around the corner, Michele has given us a Riley in Love theme for our challenge!

Ok so I cheated a little for this challenge, I wanted to play with another of the fun Riley images that were released at the end of January. This is cute Shopping Bags Sophie and she is in love with shopping!!!!!!!! I paper pieced all her shopping bags using designer papers.

Don’t forget to check out the rest of the Design Teams blogs today so see what they created for this challenge.

Cindy Haffner

Jovita Torres

Joy Stagg

Kelly Santi

Laurie Clout

Margie Cortina

Michele L

Silke Kittmann

Stamps: Shopping Bags Sophie – Riley and Company

Paper: White; Black; Red; DP

Other: Black Ink; Corner Rounder; Circle Nestabilities; Brads; Foam Tape; Copics

Who Let the Cat out of the Bag?

2012-02-06T15:00:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

I have another couple of MFTeasers to share with you all today in readiness of the MFT Stamps new release, this coming Tuesday 7th February.

Today the MFT Design team are featuring the “Pure Innocence” range, and this month there will be five brand new Pure Innocence sets to be released … you are going to love them!!!!!! The PI’s to be released include: PI Firefighter Boy; PI Firefighter Girl; PI Purrfect; PI Blowing Bubbles; PI Violin Girl

For my first project today I used the MFT Stamps PI Purrfect stamp set being released on Tuesday night 7th February.

I used 3 of the new Die-namic dies on my card, these are:

Chat Bubbles
Oval Dainty Doily Duo
Pet Charms

Here is the inside of my card. I used another of the sentiments from the PI Purrfect stamp set. As you can see I used the Die-namics Pet Charms to create the inside of my card.

Stamps: PI Purrfect – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Black; Pink; Love DP – Fancy Pants

Die-namics: Oval Dainty Doily Duo; Pet Charms; Chat Bubbles

For my second project today I decided to use the PI Blowing Bubbles stamp set to decorate a bottle of bubble solution. I paper pieced the girls outfit using designer paper.

I used two Die-namics dies on this:

Die-namics Oval Dainty Doily Duo
Die-namics First Class Award Ribbon

Here is another view of my decorated Bottle of Bubbles.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th 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 February 7th 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</ a> 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 NOW. Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily. The winners will be posted on February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Stamps: PI – Blowing Bubbles – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Orange; Splash DP – Echo Park

Die-namics: First Class Award Ribbon; Oval Dainty Doily Duo; Foam Tape; Copics

Rock Star!

2012-02-05T15:00:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone and happy Sunday! I hope you are all enjoying your weekend.

It’s day 5 of the MFTeasers and I have one more Teaser to share with you! Today the MFT Stamps Design Team are featuring more of the new sets that are to be released by MFT Stamps on Tuesday 7th February.

The sets being shown today are “à la modes Rock Star” and “à la modes Girl Talk”.

For my card today I used the à la modes Rock Star stamp set … how cute is she!!!!!! I just love her!!!! I used the Die-namics Say What? die to add the sentiment.

Here is the inside of my card, I used another of the sentiments from the à la modes Rock Star stamp set and also stamped the rock star herself onto my card. The border along the top of my designer paper was created using the Die-namics Monarch Border also being released on Tuesday 7th February.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th 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 February 7th 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</ a> 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 NOW. Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily. The winners will be posted on February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Stamps: à la modes Rock Star – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Black; Pink; Love DP – Fancy Pants

Die-namics: Say What?; Monarch Border – MFT Stamps

Other: Black Ink; Ribbon; Foam Tape; Copics

Riley Retiring News!

2012-02-05T04:45:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

Have you heard the news???? Riley and Company is planning on retiring some of the Riley stamps? There will be 32 Riley stamps which will be retiring to some tropical island somewhere hehe! To find the complete list of exactly which Riley stamps will be retiring check out the list on the Riley and Company blog.

These stamps will only be available until 1st April, however if you are planning on ordering some of the retiring Riley’s you should do it quickly, because once sold out they won’t be reproduced again and there are only limited quantities of all the ones being retired.

The two cards I have posted on my blog today use three of the Riley stamps being retired …. Ballerina Sophie, Van Riley and Trailer Riley.

You will also find all the Retiring Riley’s together in the Riley and Company web site. If you can’t find the image from the list on the blog on the site it means it has already sold out, so be quick!

Do you have any "Moose" haves!

We Don’t Know How Strong We Are!

2012-02-04T14:55:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s day 4 of the MFTeasers, in preparation of the release of the new stamp sets which are all due to be released by MFT Stamps this coming Tuesday 7th February.

Today the Design Team are featuring the three sets that will be released, these are “Vertical Greetings Die-namic & Stamp set”; “Ring Me Die-namic & Stamp set” and “Finishing Flourishes Stamp set”.

For my first card today I used the Vertical Greetings Die-namic & Stamp set, I love being able to use sentiments that go in the opposite direction to normal! If you are wondering how I layered the black panel behind the greeting, it is so simple. Just die cut another vertical greeting from black card and then cut this in half, this is then adhered at the back on the top and bottom of the main panel so you have a little showing. Then just cut a rectangle from black card to fit the centre portion.

I decided to create another Double Dutch Fold card if you haven’t made one of these before you can find a tutorial in the resources section of Splitcoast Stampers. I also added some Charcoal Twine to the top portion of my card.

Here you can see the inside of my card with the top portion of the front of my card lifted up.

And here you can see my card fully open. I have used another stamp from the Vertical Greetings Die-namics and Stamp set.

After I had finished my first card you saw at the top of my post, the sketch for a recent Clean and Simple sketch challenge (FTL174) came up on my Google Reader. I thought it was the perfect sketch for the Vertical Greetings Die-namics and Stamp set so I had to make another card . This time round I added a flourish from the Finishing Flourishes stamp set also being released on Tuesday.

Here is the inside of my card. The sentiment and flourish used on the inside are also from the Finishing Flourishes stamp set. I also added a border along the designer paper which was cut using the Die-namics Monarch Border also being released on Tuesday 7th February.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th 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 February 7th 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</ a> 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 NOW. Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily. The winners will be posted on February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Stamps: Vertical Greetings; Finishing Flourishes – MFT Stamps

Paper: Kraft; Kraft Funday DP – My Mind’s Eye

Die-namics: Vertical Greetings; Monarch Border – MFT Stamps

Other: Black Ink; Tea Dye Distress Ink; Charcoal Twine; Button; Foam Tape

Make A Scene!

2012-02-04T12:15:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s challenge time with the “Crazies” over on the Crazy 4 Challenges blog. Being a new month we have a new hostess for the challenges which is Lynda Benden.

Lynda has challenged us to Make a scene. Include some sort of scene as your focal point…..i.e. rolling hills with a tree and sun, a barn with trees and a fence, etc…. Multiple images can be used to make the scene!

I had such fun with this challenge that I decided to create two cards, mainly because I couldn’t decide which of the two images to use and as I had stamped, colored and cut out both images I made the two cards. Both are fairly similar but I have varied them a little bit so they aren’t exactly the same.

Both the images used on these cards are from Ladybug Crafts Ink, they both remind me of my Grandson . All the background elements used on both cards are using Die-namics dies from MFT Stamps.

Don't forget to check out the rest of the “Crazies” cards over on the Crazy 4 Challenges blog and also their individual blogs for more details.

Barb Anders	Cindy Haffner	Jessie Rone	Joanne Grzelak	Joycelyn Pelkey	Lynda Benden
Silke Kittman	Silke Ledlow	Vicki Garrett	Kelli Hull	Andrea Murdock

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Stamps: Jack & His Wagon; Frog Chasing Jack – Ladybug Crafts Ink

Paper: White; Brown; DP

Die-namics: Sheltering Tree; Clouds Trio; Leaf Trio; Teardrop Tree – MFT Stamps

Other: Black Ink; Blue Ink; Green Ink; MS Picket Fence Border Punch; Foam Tape; Copics

Look After My Heart!

2012-02-03T15:00:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

Welcome to day 3 of the MFTeasers in preparation of the release of the new stamp sets which are all due to be released by MFT Stamps this coming Tuesday 7th February.

Today the Design Team are featuring two of the new stamp sets that will be released, these are: Clearly Sentimental About Romance and Clearly Sentimental About Pets (which will be February’s Triple Scoop set).

For my card today I used the Clearly Sentimental About Romance stamp set. I used two Die-namics on the front of my card. The sentiment uses the smaller of the Die-namics Oval Dainty Doily Duo dies which is being released on Tuesday. Behind the oval I have used ribbon from the Die-namics First Class Award Ribbon die set.

Here is the inside of my card. I used another of the sentiments from the Clearly Sentiment About Romance stamp set which was stamped onto the larger die from the Die-namics Oval Dainty Doily Duo die set.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th 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 February 7th 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</ a> 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 NOW. Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily. The winners will be posted on February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Stamps: Clearly Sentimental About Romance – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Black; Red; Love Me DP – My Mind’s Eye

Die-namics: Oval Dainty Doily Duo; First Class Award Ribbon – MFT Stamps

Other: Black Ink; Lace; Ribbon; Janome Sewing Machine; Foam Tape

Let Your Light Shine!

2012-02-02T14:58:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s day 2 of the MFTeasers, in preparation of the release of the new stamp sets which are all due to be released by MFT Stamps this coming Tuesday 7th February.

Today the Design Team are featuring 3 stamps sets. I am sharing with you a card I created using the Inspired by Lighthouse stamp set. For the front of my card I used two Die-namics:

Here is the inside of my card using another sentiment from the Inspired by Lighthouses stamp set. I also stamped another of the lighthouses to the bottom of my card.

The sentiment was stamped onto the Die-namics Polka Dot Greetings and then layered again using the largest die from the Die-namics Well Worn Greetings set. The border along the edge of the designer paper is the left over potion of the Die-namics Monarch Border die which is one of the new die-namics being released next week.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th 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 February 7th 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</ a> 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 NOW. Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily. The winners will be posted on February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Stamps: Inspired By Lighthouses – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Red; Blue; Love Me DP – My Mind’s Eye

Die-namics: Oval Open Scallop Doily; First Class Award Ribbon; Polka Dot Greetings; Well Worn Greetings;

Other: Black Ink; Oval Nestabilities; Blue Ribbon; Janome Sewing Machine; Foam Tape; Copic Airbrush; Copics

Chin Up!

2012-02-02T12:20:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s Thursday which means it’s challenge time with my friends over on the CCEE Stampers challenge blog. Being a brand new month, we have a new hostess which this time round is Shirley Quarry. Shirley has challenged us to create a card with a snowman and add some scallops.

This time round I used this cute snowman from Firecracker designs, I just love love love this snowman! I paper pieced the snowman’s scarf using designer paper. I layered the snowman using the scallop oval nestabilities, and I have also added scallop border along the bottom of my card using the Spellbinders Classic Scallop Edgeabilities dies. I think that covers the scallops .

Charlene Merrick	Cindy Haffner	Joanne Grzelak	Shirley Quarry	Brandi Wiggins	Anne Harmon
Brenda O'Rear	Lois Bok	Vicky Gould	Sabrina Friel	http://enteringkathyville.blogspot.com/	Tosh Leyendekker (special guest Designer)

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Stamps: Snowman – Fire Cracker Designs

Paper: White; Red; Green; Jingle DP – Lily Bee Designs

Other: Black Ink; Red Brad; Oval Nestabilities; Classic Scallop Edgeabilities; MFT Die-namics Let It Snowflake; Foam Tape; Copic Airbrush; Copics

MFTWSC57

2012-02-02T03:00:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s Wednesday which means it’s time for this week’s Wednesday Stamp Club sketch over on the MFT Stamps Member Forum of SCS. It’s also the first Wednesday of the month, which means it is my turn to design the sketch .

For my card this time round I used MFT Stamps à la modes Hot Cocoa Cutie stamp set, I can’t get enough of those à la mode stamps! I paper pieced the girls mug and her jacket using designer paper. I have also used the new Die-namics Botanical Beauty which is being released next Tuesday.

Here is the inside of my card, as you can see I duplicated the layout from the front of my card. The sentiment is also included in the à la modes Hot Cocoa Cutie stamp set.

To play along with us this week all you need to do is follow the sketch, upload your creation to SCS using the keyword MFTWSC57. Join us this week in the MFT forum for lots of chatter and fun! Be sure to check out Kim's Blog, she will have a full list of all the designers participating in today's challenge!

Stamps: à la modes Hot Cocoa Cutie – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Brown; Green; DP – Cosmo Cricket

Die-namics: Botanical Beauty – MFT Stamps

Other: Black Ink; Brads; Foam Tape; Copics

First Love!

2012-02-01T18:20:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s challenge time over on the Alota Rubber Stamps blog, this time round our challenge hostess is Ria Van Son. Ria has given us a Love Challenge with no RED.

I used First Love, Bugs aren’t they just too too cute!!!!

Do you want to play along???? you can use any stamps you want, although if you have Alota Rubber Stamps we would love to see them on your cards.

Stamps: First Love Bugs – Alota Rubber Stamps

Paper: White; Orange; Dutch Mustard DP – Jillibean Soup

Other: Black Ink; Brown Grosgrain Ribbon; Stick Pin; Brads; Oval Nestabilities; Foam Tape; Copics

MFTeaser - WTG

2012-02-01T15:00:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

Today the Design Team are featuring Let’s Chat (Who’s That Girl) stamp set which is being released. What a fabulous stamp set! I love all the sentiment that goes well with is WTG image. I have paper pieced the girls blouse and also the background of the image.

MFT Stamps are also releasing a number of new Die-namics again this release, I can never have too many Die-namics … For my card today I am using three of the new dies on the front of my card:

Die-namic Botanical Beauty – I am just loving this new flower die!
Die-namic Chat Bubbles – what fun for sentiments!
Die-namic Monarch Border – another fun border!

Here is the inside of my card. The sentiment is also from the Let’s Chat Who’s That Girl Stamp set. This was stamped onto the larger of the two Die-namics Oval Dainty Doily Duo which is another of the new dies being released next Tuesday. You can also see the Die-namic Monarch Border along the left side of my card again.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th 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 February 7th 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</ a> 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 NOW. Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily. The winners will be posted on February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Stamps: Let’s Chat Who’s That Girl – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Brown; Orange; Vicki B DP – Bo Bunny

Die-namics: Oval Dainty Doily Duo; Botanical Beauty; Chat Bubbles; Monarch Border – MFT Stamps

Other: Black Ink; Brown Ink; Janome Sewing Machine; Orange Brad; Foam Tape; Copics

Smile!

2012-02-01T12:35:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It’s time for another Pretties Wednesday Challenge over on the Paper Pretties Blog. This week our challenge is to use Ribbon or Twine on our cards.

For my card this week I used Paper Pretties Happy Spring Polly, this is such a cute stamp set. I paper pieced the umbrella that polly is holding. For the challenge part I used both ribbon and twine … the ribbon I am sure you can see easily, the twine is threaded through the button on my bow.

Here is the inside of my card, I stamped the sentiment which is included in the set.

Stamps: Happy Spring Polly – Paper Pretties

Paper: White; Red; Blossom DP – Jillibean Soup

Other: Black Ink; Circle Nestabilities; Spellbinders Edgeabilities; Ribbon; Twine; Button; Foam Tape; Copics

MFT Stamps Creative Chat

2012-01-31T15:00:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

It's time for the MFT Creative Chat. The My Favorite Things Design Team Creative Chat is a monthly feature, where we are challenged to explore our creative spaces and share valuable organizational methods, tools, and shopping strategies with you. You'll be able to peek into our creative spaces, ask questions, and share your own ideas in the MFT forum. This month, we were challenged with the following:

Show us your creative mind at work. Take us on a journey through a card-making session, start to finish.
How do you select colors, layout, embellishments, and overall design?
Share your creative process with us.

Visit Kim's Blog for a full list of designers that have taken up the challenge and get ready to delve into the minds of our creative team.

I have to admit when I first read this month’s topic I was scared!!!! However I am not one to shirk a challenge so I have created another video showing my creative process. Now I must warn you all my video is LONG, I tried to keep it as short as possible but how do you condense what normally takes hours. Fortunately my video won’t take you hours to watch

My Creative Process!

The card you see at the top of this post is the final product from this challenge. I used MFT Stamps Pure Innocence Jump for Joy stamp set. The skipping rope was created using Caribbean Teal Twine. I used three MFT Die-namics on this card which are:

I also mentioned in my video about the MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenges sketches, if you are new to these you can find them each Wednesday on the MFT Stamps Blog and also on the MFT Stamps Member Forum on Splitcoast Stampers.

Here is the inside of my card, I stamped the PI girl again and also added a sentiment from the Pure Innocence Jump for Joy stamp set.

Visit Kim's Blog for a full list of designers that have taken up the challenge and get ready to delve into the minds of our creative team.

Stamps: Pure Innocence Jump For Joy – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Black; Orange; Head over Heels DP – Lily Bee Designs

Die-namics: Oval Decorative Doily; Faux Crochet Border; First Place Award Ribbon – MFT Stamps

Other: Black Ink; Antique Linen Distress Ink; Caribbean Teal Twine; Janome Sewing Machine; Foam Tape; Copics

You Make A Difference!

2012-01-30T07:14:00.000+10:00

Hi all

My card today is for this week’s Card Patterns Sketch challenge which is sponsored by MFT Stamps.

For my card today I used MFT Stamps Pure Innocence - Precious Little Lamb Where Flowers Bloom, I just love this cute little lamb! Along the bottom of my card I added the Die-namics Oval Chain Border.

Here is the inside of the card. I layout is the same as the base on the outside of my card. I added one of the sentiments from the Pure Innocence - Precious Little Lamb Where Flowers Bloom stamp set. I also used the Die-namics Oval Chain Border die along the bottom of my card.

Here is the sketch if you would like to play along. Don’t forget to go to the Card Patterns Blog and add the link to your card so everyone else can see what you created.

Stamps: Pure Innocence - Precious Little Lamb Where Flowers Bloom – MFT Stamps

Paper: White; Blue; Brown; DP – Jillibean Soup

Die-namics: Oval Chain Border – MFT Stamps

Other: Black Ink; Green Ribbon; Sewing Machine; Stick Pin; Pearls; Foam Tape; Copics