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Time to Celebrate!

Posted on January 21, 2011 | 12 comments

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Hello.  🙂  I’m back today as promised with a SIMPLE birthday card using another image from Bugaboo.  Not too many doo-dads, just a bit of trim, nothing fancy. 

Time to Celebrate!

I love these big ol’ smiley kids.  This image is A Kid’s View Birthday Balloon.  Isn’t she cute?  I tell ya, there are so many cute images in that store. I  had a hard time narrowing down my selection. 

I printed the sentiment from my computer using SNF Goody, a font I purchased a while back from Scrap n’ Fonts (only $3).  The little clippy thingy is a Karen Foster “Charm Pin Up Brad.”  I believe the intention is actually to hang a charm from it, but I turned it upside down and tied a scrap of ribbon around it instead.  I think it works both ways just fine.  🙂 

I’ll be back tomorrow with Kimmie’s Saturday Krafty Challenge!  Thanks SO much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Digi-stamp:  Bugaboo “A Kid’s View Birthday Balloon”  Font:  Scrap n’ Fonts SNF Goody   Paper: Papertrey Ink white, American Crafts Enchanted “Sophisticated Jack” and “Gracious Hare”    Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, E11, E33, V12, V15, R20, YG91, YG93, YG0000, C1), Prismacolor pencils, 1 1/4″ and 1 3/8″ circle punches, Melissa Francis trim, Karen Foster Charm Pin Up Brad, ribbon, foam booster.  Finished size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.

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I’m the Life of the Party

Posted on January 20, 2011 | 11 comments

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Hi everyone!  Now that I’m kind of “in between” releases, I wanted to take some time to play.  🙂

This week is Bugab0o‘s FIRST birthday, and although I don’t didn’t have many of their digi-images, this week they’re on sale for 60% off (through January 22nd), so I did a bit of shopping.  It’s all Jeanie‘s fault.  😉   I totally blame her… and her frog (…had to buy that image too).

Bugaboo has challenges all week long and today’s challenge is to make a birthday card.  I’m going with snarky Stella, Life of the Party …because this is almost “me.”  Ok…in a few years, lol.  (I didn’t buy anything TOO snarky, but I did laugh at all of them.  And trust me, I am NEVER the life of the party.  EVER.  I’m a quiet observer.)

I’m the Life of the Party

I  colored her with markers, added a bit of ground with pencils and used an older SFYTT that I’ve used many times before.  (It’s a fave of mine.)

To add just a little extra something, I colored over Stella’s glasses and balloon with a clear 3-d glaze pen.  (Those parts aren’t sparkly, just shiny.)

I’ll be back tomorrow with another Bugaboo birthday card…a very simple one.  (Simple is ok, right?)

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

Digi-stamp and sentiment:  Bugaboo “Life of the Party”  Paper: Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate and white, Basic Grey Hopscotch (6×6)   Accessories: Copic markers (E000, E00, E35, E57, R12, R14, YG0000, YG03, YG05, BG0000, BG01, Y11, Y21), Prismacolor pencils, Stampin Up library clip, ribbon scrap, clear Sakura 3-d glaze pen.  Finished size 5 1/4″ x 5 1/4″.

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MFT’s WTG Vip Hop

Posted on January 18, 2011 | 28 comments

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Hi everyone!   Welcome to the My Favorite Things mid-month release hop!  If you’ve just popped in here, you might want to go back to the beginning with Kim.  If you’ve just come from Jody, then you’re right on track. 

Available for one day only and in limited quantities is this month’s WTG, My How You’ve Grown VIP Collection.   Along with the WTG set you will receive Sweet Beginnings (VIP exclusive stamp set never to be offered again, $9 value, free), Simply Scallops Die-namics die, My Mind’s Eye Tickled Pink 6×6 patterned paper pad and My Mind’s Eye Tickled Pink Bling, all for $36.90 (available HERE).

Also available are the two new à la modes sets, Oh Baby! and Something’s Fishy. 

Trust Yourself

I colored with markers, added a paper-pieced shirt and layered some crocheted trim with white string and a buttoned bow.

On the inside, I used my favorite sentiment from the set.  I thought this would be a great one to send to a new mom.  I remember the uncertainty and worry of certain situations, having a new baby and ALL this new responsibility.  After 11 years, I still sometimes feel that way.  But it all works out and you really do know more than you think you do.  🙂 

There are sweet “pulling on the heartstrings” kinds of sentiments in this set, and in conjunction with the Sweet Beginnings set, it’s a definite keeper!

Your next stop along the hop is with KERRY.  I can’t wait to see what she has to share! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Happy hopping! 

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “My How You’ve Grown” (WTG)    Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Paper: Papertrey Ink White, American Crafts Dear Lizzy Enchanted “Fashionable Peony” and “Gentle Badger” and City Park “Bay Park”   Accessories:  Copic markers (E0000, E000, E00, E31, Y21, YR23, C00, BG0000), Prismacolor pencils, Melissa Francis trim, Prima flourish, ribbon, button, string, sewing machine.  Finished size 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″.

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à la modes, Preview #2

Posted on January 18, 2011 | 26 comments

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Hi everyone!  The My Favorite Things team is back today to share samples of the second new à la modes set, Something’s Fishy.  EEK! I love it!   The two new à la modes will be available tonight at 10 p.m. EST along with the new WTG VIP.

That’s Just Crappie

Is she cute or what??  The set comes with the sentiment I’ve used here plus “Feeling a little green around the gills?” and “Something’s Fishy…”    I just had to go with the crappie one.  🙂

I colored with markers and added some ground with pencils.

Along the bottom, I used a brand new Die-namics border die, Simply Scallops, which will be available tonight as part of the WTG VIP package and then not again until the release on February 1st.

For the inside sentiment, I used the “So” from “Something’s Fishy…” and then restamped the “Crappie.”

For direct links to more samples using this FUN new set, check out Kim’s blog HERE. 

I’ll be back at 10 p.m. EST tonight for the WTG VIP hop and release!  I hope to see you then!

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

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Something’s Fishy”   (à la modes)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Paper:  Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate and white, October Afternoon Campfire (8×8)  Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, E08, E17, E18, E31, E35, Y21, B93, B95, YR23, YR24, YG91, YG93, BG0000, W1), Prismacolor pencils, MFT Simply Scallops Die-namic, Making Memories trim, Stampin Up brads, Spellbinders Nestabilities.   Finished size 5 1/4″ x 5 1/4″.

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à la modes, Preview #1

Posted on January 17, 2011 | 23 comments

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Hi everyone!  Today the My Favorite Things design team is previewing the first of two new à la modes sets to be released tomorrow night (1/18 at 10 p.m. EST) along with this month’s WTG VIP. 

Pink or Blue, Happy for You

Today we’re previewing Oh, Baby!  So cute!  I used MFT’s Banner Strip Die-namic Duo (alpha stamp set and banner die) to create the little “baby” banner.   (Looks like it’s currently out of stock but I’m sure it will be back soon.)

I paper-pieced the bow, stamping it twice onto patterned paper.  For the upper layer, I cut out only the loops and center portion of the bow, adhered the center portion only and bent up the loops just a bit. 

On the bear’s nose and eyes, I used a black 3-d glaze pen to add just a bit of dimension and shine.

On the inside I used one of the cute phrases included with the set.

For a list of direct links to more previews using this à la mode, please check Kim’s blog HERE.  I’ll be back tomorrow with a sample using the second new à la modes, my favorite of the two! 

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Oh Baby!”   (à la modes)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Paper:  Prism Blush Red Medium, MFT White Perfect Paper Panel, My Mind’s Eye Fine & Dandy Tickled Pink (6×6)  Accessories:  Copic markers (E000, E00, E11, E17, E18, E33, R05, BG01, BG0000, Y0000, C1), MFT Banner Strip Die-namic Duo (alphas and die), Fiskars Rotary Trimmer/Scallop blade, ric rac, black Sakura 3-d glaze pen, foam boosters.   Finished size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.

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Kraftin Kimmie January Release Hop

Posted on January 16, 2011 | 63 comments

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Hello!  Welcome to Kraftin Kimmie‘s January release hop!  This month, Kimmie is starting things off with a bang, releasing 16 new images!  There are six “berry” sweet girls by Annie Rodrigue.  Each comes with its own accessory image and sentiment.  There are five new baby images from Steven Leary, two of which come with their own sentiments.   And we have the last five images from past artist, Crissy Armstrong.  Each of those comes with its own accompanying sentiment as well.

As in previous months, we’ve got ‘Gimme Kimmie’s Kits’ (one of each collection) for those of you who just HAVE to have it all.  Instead of clicking on each image that you’d like, you only have to click once to pick up a Gimme Kimmie’s Kit and it’s at a discounted price! 

If you’d like to start at the beginning of the hop, head on over to the Krafty Challenge Blog HERE.  Be sure to leave comments as you hop along because as in past releases, some lucky winners will receive packages of stamps from the new release!  And when you’re done hopping, be sure to head over to the Kraftin  Kimmie Shop because ALL the new images are NOW available!

When Life Hands You Lemons…

Meet Lily Lemon.  She comes with the sentiment I’ve used here plus a lemon accessory stamp.  She’s so pretty…

Just like yesterday, I added sparkle to the fruit with a Spica glitter pen.

Your next stop along the hop is with MAGICAL MELANIE and her very talented daughter, Ainsleigh!

Thank you so much for stopping by!  Happy hopping…and shopping!!

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie “Lily Lemon” (Moonlight Whispers)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Paper:  Prism Crabapple Medium, Papertrey Ink White, American Crafts Dear Lizzy Enchanted Dainty Primrose and Curious Matilda    Accessories:   Copic markers (E000, E00, E11, E13, E17, E18, R20, R81, YG91, YG93, YR31, Y08, C1, YR0000), Prima flourish (or parts of one), trim, Lemon Spica glitter pen.    Finished size 5 1/4 x 5 1/2″.

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Krafty Peeks, Day 3

Posted on January 15, 2011 | 16 comments

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Hi everyone!  It’s Day 3 of Kraftin Kimmie‘s January release previews!  Today the Krafty Girls and Krafty Guests are sharing samples using six new Moonlight Whispers images!  They’re a little “fruity”…no, really, they are.  😉 

Since it’s Saturday, it’s also Challenge Day and our newest fabby Krafty Girl, Angie, is challenging us to create a card using fancy florals.  My flowers aren’t all that fancy, but they’re felt so hopefully that counts.  🙂

Orange You a Great Friend!

This cute girl is Olivia Orange.  She comes along with the sentiment I’ve used here plus an accessory image of oranges.  (Love that!)

After coloring Olivia with markers, I added sparkle to the oranges on her dress and those in her hair using an orange Spica glitter pen.  I also dotted clear glaze over the beads hanging in her hair.

Be sure to check out the other Krafty samples HERE on the Krafty Blog.  If you’d like to play along, don’t forget to post a link to your creation on the Krafty Blog for your chance to win a brand new Moonlight Whispers image! 

I’ll be back tomorrow (or late tonight, actually…1 a.m. EST) for Kimmie’s January Release Hop!  Fun!

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

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie “Olivia Orange” (Moonlight Whispers)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Paper:  Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream, American Crafts City Park “Bay Park,” Echo Park Paper Sweet Summertime “Flower Garden    Accessories:   Copic markers (E000, E00, E11, E31, E33, E35, Y21, YR20, YR04, YR07, R20, R46, G28, BG0000, BG01, C00, R0000), Prismacolor pencils, orange Spica glitter pen, clear Sakura 3-d glaze pen, Zva Creative felt flowers, Stampin Up and Michaels brads, Baker’s Twine, Melissa Frances trim.    Finished size 5″ x 5″.

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Krafty Peeks, Day 2

Posted on January 14, 2011 | 12 comments

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Hi everyone!  It’s Day 2 of previews with Kraftin Kimmie‘s January release.  Today the Krafty Girls and Krafty Guests are previewing five new images by Steven Leary.  I chose Special Delivery.

Yeah Baby!

I think this image is perfect for a (fairly) quick and easy card.  And still super cute.     I colored bits, paper-pieced the sack and pleated a bit of the twill, attaching the tag to the safety pin with a small jump ring.  The sentiment is from Kimmie’s Everyday Sentiments.

For direct links to more Krafty previews, please check out the Challenge Blog HERE.  All new images will be available on Sunday, January 16th.

Thanks for stopping by!  I’ll be back tomorrow! 

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie “Special Delivery” (Steven Leary), “Kimmie’s Everyday Sentiments”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Paper:  Papertrey Ink White, My Mind’s Eye Fine & Dandy True Blue (6×6)    Accessories:   Copic markers (E000, E00, E11, YR20, YR23, YG91, YG93, W00), Prismacolor pencils, Morex twill, safety pin, jump ring,  sewing machine.    Finished size 5 1/2 x 4 1/4″.

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Krafty Peeks, Day 1

Posted on January 13, 2011 | 14 comments

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Hi everyone! It’s time for Kraftin Kimmie‘s January previews!   This month’s release is bigger than usual so we’re doing things a little differently.  Today we’re previewing five cute animal images from one of our past artists, Crissy Armstrong.  Tomorrow we’ll have peeks from another artist, and on Saturday yet another.  But you’ll have to wait to see which ones we’re previewing when.  It’s a surprise.  🙂  

I’m Tickled Pink

This cute image is called Tickled Pink Piggies and it comes with the sentiment I’ve used here.

I paper-pieced the green bandana and blue bow, adhering the bow only in the center so that I could bend up each side just a bit.

Be sure to check out the other Krafty Girls and Guests to see more!  You can find direct links HERE on the Krafty Blog. 

All the new images will be available Sunday, January 16th!

Thanks for stopping by!  I’ll be back tomorrow!  🙂

Stamps:  Kraftin Kimmie “Tickled Pink Piggies” (Crissy’s Cuties)  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Paper:  Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream, Prism Crabapple Light, Prima Jack n’ Jill (6×6)    Accessories:   Copic markers (Roo, R81, R83, C00, C1), Prismacolor pencils, Spare Parts by Paper Studios trim, Prima Calcutta Petals, PTI wood button, cream jute string, sewing machine.    Finished size 5″ x 5″.

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Thank You

Posted on January 12, 2011 | 19 comments

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Hello!  It’s time for the Wednesday Stamp Club sketch challenge with My Favorite Things.  As a recap on how this works, the sketch will be posted in the MFT forum each Wednesday morning.  Simply follow the sketch and create a card or other paper creation.  (You can use any stamps and supplies.)  To enter, simply upload your card to the gallery at SCS and include the given keyword in the “keyword” box during the upload process.  After the deadline, we randomly choose a winner from that week’s entries and the winner will receive a $15 gift voucher.  If the winning card uses MFT stamps, the participant will earn a $5 bonus, for a total of a $20 gift voucher!   We had fantastic participation last week. We hope you’ll play again!!!  (And again…and again!)

Thank You

For this week’s sketch, I used MFT’s recently released Carnation Pure Innocence image for my card.    The “Thank You” sentiment is from World’s Best Doctor (also Pure Innocence).

She’s sweet.  I colored with Copics and paper-pieced her dress.

On the inside, I stamped a partial image of the girl and used a sentiment from yet another Pure Innocence set, Lollipop.

You can find a complete list of sketch details and MFT participants HERE on Kim’s blog.  I hope you’ll play along!

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

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Carnation”, “World’s Best Doctor” and “Lollipop” (Pure Innocence)  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Desert Sand  Paper:  Bazzill, MFT cream Perfect Paper Panel, Crate Paper Restoration Collection (6×6)    Accessories:   Copic markers (E000, E00, E11, E31, E33, E57, R20, R81, R83, R85, YG91, YG93, YG95, BG09, YG0000), Prismacolor pencils, Spare Parts by Paper Studios trim, American Crafts brads, Creative Memories circle cutter.    Finished size 5 1/4″ x 5 1/4″.

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