Monthly Archives: February 2010

About 32 inches last weekend….10-20 (?) more today and tomorrow?  At least it isn’t as much as the last time but it’s still a significant amount.  I just don’t want to shovel more.  (I really shouldn’t complain…at least we’ve had power.  Many still don’t.)

We never get this much snow in one winter.  And we still have more than a month to go.  I’d like to make my “UGH” from yesterday BIGGER.  This is insane.  **sigh**

I thought I’d quickly post another spring-ish card before I make my first trip out on the road since last Thursday to look for some coffee cream and a coat for my son.  His zipper broke and we don’t have a spare.  (I’m hoping they haven’t all vanished along with the snow shovels, snow blowers and milk.  We shall see.)    ETA:  Found a coat!  (But no milk.  That’s ok.  The coat was more important.)  And I made it to Starbucks!!  WOOHOO! lol.

Make a Wish

This is one of the new Jolinne images by My Favorite Things.  Isn’t she sweet?  I used Copics and pencils for coloring, one of my favorite flowers from my friend, Jody and another of those perfectly sized Zva Creative crystal flowers on her necklace .

I colored over her eyes with a black 3-d glaze pen to make them dark and shiny.  And I used a clear Spica glitter pen over her wings for lots of subtle sparkle which, of course, you cannot see here.

A simple finish to the inside completed the card.

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

Stamps:  MFT “Fairy Sweet” (Jolinne)  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Sage Shadow, Prism Iced Teal, MFT Perfect Paper Panel  Pattterned Paper: Basic Grey Lemonade 6×6 paper pad  Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, E31, E33, R20, R81, R83, R85, B0000, B01, B02, BG0000, C1, C00), Prismacolor pencils, Prima Homespun Bittle, button/white string, Zva Creative crystal flower, ribbon, black Sakura 3-d glaze pen, clear Spica glitter pen.  Finished size 5” x 5”.

I’m getting so sick of winter.  We had over 30″ of snow Friday and Saturday, a plow finally came through tonight so we can get out.  Mind you, the plow was not exactly “industrial-sized.”  There are still quite a few inches of packed ice on the road, but at least we can get out…with four-wheel drive.  But more snow/rain/ice mix (who knows) is predicted for Tuesday/Wednesday.  This is way more nastiness than we usually get here.  U-G-H.  I am just not a winter person.  So I’m posting something a little more springy today.

Have a Blooming Good Day!

I’ve used Have a Blooming Good Day, one of the new Pure Innocence sets from My Favorite Things.  (The set must have sold out already as it isn’t showing in the store, but I’m sure more will be in soon.)

As I did previously, I drew in little socks and colored with Copics.  The little girl’s dress is paper-pieced, and I added a tiny brad in the center of the flower.

I kept the inside very simple, carrying over the little flower portion of the focal image.

Next up is a new Jolinne.  🙂  Thanks so much for stopping by!   Have a great day!

Stamps:  MFT “Have a Blooming Good Day” (Pure Innocence)  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Close to Cocoa, MFT Perfect Paper Panel   Patterned Paper:  October Afternoon Farm Fresh 8×8 paper pad  Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, E31, E35, R17, R20, Y11, Y0000, YR23, YG03, BG0000), Spellbinders Nestabilities, Prismacolor pencils, Recollections mini brad, Fiskars Apron Strings border punch, sewing machine.  Finished size 5” x 5”.

Hi everyone!  Welcome to the My Favorite Things February release blog hop!  If you’re just popping in here, you may want to go back to the beginning with Kim.  We have lots of new sets this month so I don’t want you to miss anything.  If you’ve just come from Barbara, then you’re in the right place. 

Also remember, there is blog candy hidden somewhere along the way so be sure to leave lots of comments to increase your chances of winning!

You Make the Grade

Today I’ve used this sweet, sweet new set, You Make the Grade from the Pure Innocence line.  I stamped the image onto a cream MFT Perfect Paper Panel (love those!) paper-pieced an argyle sweater onto the girl and drew in little socks. 

To add a bit of dimension, I inserted two tiny brads on the easel.  I popped up the focal panel as well as the entire front panel.  Popping up the whole front panel allows me to wrap twill or ribbon and accommodate other items on the back without the card bulging in weird places.  Plus I like bulky cards.  🙂

This adorable set comes with the image and sentiment shown as well as an A+ (shown on the inside of my card) for only $9. 

You can find all of the new releases (including some new products) right HERE, right now.  But first hop on over to see what fabulousness FRANCES has to share!

Thank you so much for all of the comments on my preview cards for this release.  I really appreciate it! 

Thanks for stopping by!   Have a GREAT night/day!  🙂

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “You Make the Grade” (Pure Innocence)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Basic Gray, MFT Perfect Paper Panel   Patterned Paper:  October Afternoon Report Card 8×8 paper pad   Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, E31, E33, E35, E50, Y21, R20, W1, W3, W5, W7), Prismacolor pencils, alphabet twill, star clip, Recollections mini-brads, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 ¼” x 5 ¼”.

It’s the final day of previews of My Favorite Things February releases!  Today we’re sharing samples using the last three new sets, Lovin’ from the Oven (WTG), Clearly Sentimental About Food and Clearly Sentimental About You. 

I don’t know that I’ve ever used a sentiment as my focal point (maybe once?) so I’m not sure if I even pulled this off, but I chose to use Clearly Sentimental About You.  I am not a mushy/romantic person …at all.  Ask my husband, poor guy.  But I especially loved this sentiment.

Perfectly Imperfect Person

I used my favorite of this year’s Valentine paper, Be Loved by My Mind’s Eye and I created three smaller versions of “Mercy Flowers.”  (That’s what I’m calling them.)  She (Mercy) has a great tutorial found here.  She used SU’s scalloped circle punch but I wanted my flowers a bit smaller so I used her same instructions but McGill’s Multi Flowers (previously “Baby Blooms”) and Petite Flowers (previously Petite Petals) punches. 

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The flowers were very easy to make (thanks to Mercy’s tutorial).  I’m sure I’ll be making more.

I used a second sentiment from the Clearly Sentimental About You set on the inside leaving plenty of room for a pukey love note (lol).  (I say that “semi-” jokingly.  😉 )

Be sure to check out Kim’s blog HERE after 11 a.m. EST for more samples using this set along with Lovin’ From the Oven and Clearly Sentimental About Food. 

I hope you’ll join us for the pre-release party in the MFT Member Forum tonight from 8-10 p.m. EST followed by our Hop and Shop release hop.   🙂

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

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Clearly Sentimental About You”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Stampin’ Up Ruby Red, Prism Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper:  My Mind’s Eye “Beautiful Branches” and “Affectionate Flowers”  from the Be Loved  Collection   Accessories:  Prima trim, ribbon, MFT Swarovski Princess Pearls, Fiskars Apron Strings border punch, McGill Petite Flowers and Multi Flowers punches, Recollections mini-brads, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 1/2” x 4 1/4”.

Today the My Favorite Things design team is excited to introduce a new line and illustrator.  Is this girl totally adorable or what? 

There are three new sets in the Jolinne line this month, Birthday Balloon, Miss You Much and Fairy Sweet.  All three will be available Wednesday, February 3rd at 10 p.m. EST.

Today I’ve used Birthday Balloon.

Very Happy Birthday

I colored my little birthday girl with markers, added ground and grass with pencils and adhered a perfectly sized (tiny) Zva Creative crystal flower onto her necklace.

Here’s a quick finish to the inside:

You can check out Kim’s blog HERE after 11 a.m. EST for direct links to other design team samples using all three of the new Jolinne sets.  (I really think you’ll like them!)

Tomorrow is Day 5 of the MFT previews with the Hop Shop Release at 10 p.m. EST.  I’ll be back for both.  🙂

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

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Birthday Balloon” (Jolinne)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate, MFT Perfect Paper Panel   Patterned Paper:  Jillibean Soup “Can Beef Consomme” and “Can Tomato Soup” from the Grandma’s Christmas Soup Collection   Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, E31, E33, E35, R20, R81, R83, YG03, YG0000), ribbon, button, brown jute string, American Crafts brads, Zva Creative crystal flower, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.

It’s my favorite day of previews… “PI Monday!” 

This month My Favorite Things will release three new absolutely adorable Pure Innocence images:  Better Get Better, Bloomin’ Good Day and You Make the Grade.  Today I’ve used Better Get Better.  (I have samples using the other two which I’ll be sharing very soon.)

Sending Well Wishes

I kept my layout fairly simple, paper-pieced the little girl’s dress and used markers and pencils for the rest.

Here’s the inside:

Be sure to check out Kim’s blog HERE after 11 a.m. EST for direct links to more design team samples.  🙂 

Tomorrow brings samples of a brand new line/brand new illustrator to MFT!  I’m sure you’re going to love her!   Yes, I’m sure!

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

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Better Get Better” (Pure Innocence)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate, MFT Perfect Paper Panel   Patterned Paper:  October Afternoon Farm Fresh 8×8 paper  pad   Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, E31, E33, E35, E50, YG91, YG93, Y21, R20, R27, W3, BG0000), Heidi Swapp felt flowers, buttons, Prismacolor pencils (ground), Fiskars Apron Strings border punch, sewing machine, dimensional boosters.  Finished size 5” x 5”.