Monthly Archives: May 2011

Hi everyone!  It’s time to preview one of my favorite lines by My Favorite Things — à la modes.   

 In the past, we’ve released our à la modes images in cling rubber.  However, this month, we’re releasing both of our à la modes in clear photopolymer, just like the rest of our stamps.  This means that we can bring them to you at a slightly lower price point than usual – $9.00 each.  How fabulous is that?!  Since our clear stamps are made in the USA, they are of the highest quality, so you’ll have the same great image quality that you’re accustomed to with any of our other clear stamps!  Sweet deal right?  I think so.

Hi

Today we’re previewing I Need Some Facetime.  (Thanks to my kids and their iPods, I know what “facetime” is.)

How cute is she?  I wish my legs were that long and thin. Well, maybe not THAT long.

On the inside, I stamped a second sentiment from the set along with a partial silhouette of the image.

Along the bottom (inside and out), I used MFT’s Scallop Ribbon Die-namics (cut in half lengthwise, using each half as a border), and on the ribbon I used one of the buttons die-cut using Button Quartet Die-namics.

The two new à la modes, as well as the WTG VIP, will be available tomorrow night (5/17) at 10 p.m. EST.

You can find direct links to more previews using this adorable set HERE on Kim’s blog.  We’ll be back tomorrow with samples using the second new à la modes!

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

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “I Need Some Facetime” (à la modes)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black    Paper:  Prism Intense Teal, Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream, Basic Grey Hello Luscious (6×6)  Accessories:   Copic markers (E000, E00, E11, E17, E18, E71, E43, E04, YG91, YG93, YG95, YG00, BG49, BG0000, W1, W3), MFT Scallop Ribbon and Button Quartet Die-namics, May Arts ribbon, foam boosters.  Finished size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.

It’s time for another sketch with My Favorite Things!  This one actually gave me a bit of a fit, but once I flippped it, it was a bit easier.

DUDE…U Rock!

For this week’s sketch, I used Skater Boy (Pure Innocence) and Typewriter Alpha. 

I pieced his shirt, colored the rest with marker, then cut him out and adhered him over an oval die cut from one of the pieces from MFT’s Layered Label Die-Namics.  I cut and layered two additional pieces to provide a bit more contrast behind the yellow/gray oval.  The banner was created using the Fishtail Banner Die-namics.

On the inside, I created my sentiment using the Typewriter Alpha and used leftover pieces cut from the patterns used on the card front.

You can find direct links to DT samples HERE on the MFT blog.  The info is also posted in the MFT Forum in SCS.  (Look for the most recent WSC thread numbered 19.)   And remember, if you upload your card to the SCS gallery using the keyword shown on the sketch, you will have the chance to win up to $20 in MFT money!  One winner is chosen at random each week.

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

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Skater Boy” (Pure Innocence) and Typewriter Alpha   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Paper:  Stampin Up Bravo Burgundy, Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream, Lily Bee Designs This & That and Happily Lost (6×6)   Accessories:   Copic markers (E50, E51, E11, E35, E57, W1, W3, W5, W7, R59, YR23), MFT Fishtail Banner and Layered Label Die-namics, American Crafts brads, jute string, Zva Creative flourish, foam boosters.  Finished size 5″ x 5″.

Hi everyone!  Tomorrow is my father-in-law’s birthday and so I thought I’d share the card I sent him. He has already received it so I won’t be spoiling anything.  (And even if he hadn’t yet received it, my in-laws still have dial-up so I’m fairly certain they aren’t checking out my blog every day.  I wouldn’t. lol.)

Happy Birthday!

I’ve colored Fred Bear (from Fred Bear Out West by My Favorite Things) the same way I colored him the last time.  As a matter of fact, I knew I’d be using the same papers, so I simply colored a second image right after the first and saved it.

I used MFT’s Star Border Dienamics, then used two jump rings to “hang” the birthday sentiment from the openings in the stars.  The sentiment and cupcake are from Fred Bear Has a Birthday.  (And the cupcake is popped up on a foam booster.)

On the inside, I stamped the second sentiment and bear from Fred’s birthday set.

Thanks for stopping by!  I have lots of ‘stuff’ coming up in the next week, so I’ll be back soon!

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Fred Bear Out West” and “Fred Bear Has a Birthday”  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Ranger Walnut Stain Distress    Paper:  Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate, MFT cream Perfect Paper Panel, Cosmo Cricket Wanted (6×6)   Accessories:   Copic markers (E31, E33, E35, E18, E08, W1, W3, W5, YG91, YG93, Y15, Y0000, B0000, W00), MFT Star Border Die-namics, K & Company Metal Art, jump rings.  Finished size 5″ x 5″.

TGIF!  I don’t know about where you are, but it’s gorgeous here.  I sure wish I could open the windows and let the day in.  Unfortunately, we have too many allergies at the moment so that’s not going to happen. 

I’ve been wanting to play with MFT‘s new I Get a Kick Out of You set from the Pure Innocence line. I finally had a (wee) bit of time.   (But I *need* to get crackin’ on some other things…yikes.  Where does the time go?)

Give it a Shot!

This is an unusually flat card.  Mine are typically rather thick and bulky.  I used no embellishments.  (Gasp!)   The layout is from MFT’s Wednesday Stamp Club (Sketch 17).

I did, however, use three of MFT’s Die-namics die-cuts to add a little extra something — Stacking Stars, Star Border and Simply Scallops.

I colored with markers, added grass with pencils and then cut around the one hand with a kraft knife, inserting a little volleyball beneath.  (My coloring is looking a little “watercolor-ish.”  Not sure I like that.)

On the inside, I stamped a silhouette of the girl and used a sentiment from MFT’s Essential Sentiments.

And now for some exciting news (for one person, anyway)!  I was the secret candy holder during our release hop Tuesday night.  My Random Integer Generator has selected #7 – CHRISTINE OKKEN as the winner!  Just for commenting, Christine will receive a $15 gift voucher to be used in the MFT shop.  Big thanks to everyone for stopping by!  🙂

I’ll be back soon!  Have a GREAT day!

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “I Get a Kick Out of You” (Pure Innocence) and Essential Sentiments   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and VersaMagic Jumbo Java    Paper:  Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate, MFT cream Perfect Paper Panel, My Mind’s Eye Lime Twist “Fly a Kite” (6×6)   Accessories:   Copic markers (E000, E00, E11, E17, E18, YR02, YR04, YR07, R20, R17, B0000, W1), MFT Stacking Stars, Star Border and Simply Scallops Die-namics.  Finished size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.

It’s Wednesday and you know what that means…time for another sketch with My Favorite Things.

You Make Life Sweet

This week I’ve used one of MFT’s newest and cutest releases, Pucker Up from the Pure Innocence line.

I used a bit of paper-piecing on the table, shirt and heart barrette.  The little sign was stamped again onto white paper, cut out and adhered.  I placed a tiny brad in place of the tack holding the sign, and I layered two suns, die-cut using MFT’s Sunshine Die-namics.

That fabby paper is from My Mind’s Eye new Lime Twist “Happy Go Lucky” paper pad.  It’s Eva‘s fault.   She made the whole team buy it.  Just kidding.  I *love* these new papers and am so thankful she made me spend my money.  😉

I carried most of the sketch over to the inside, stamped the image again and added the sentiment, bending the stamp to fit the size of the circle.  (One of the advantages of using acrylic stamps.)

You can find direct links to DT samples HERE on the MFT blog.  The info is also posted in the MFT Forum in SCS.  (Look for the most recent WSC thread numbered 18.)   And remember, if you upload your card to the SCS gallery using the keyword shown on the sketch, you will have the chance to win up to $20 in MFT money!  One winner is chosen at random each week.

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

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Pucker Up” (Pure Innocence)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Paper:  Prism Cranberry Dark, Papertrey Ink White, My Mind’s Eye Lime Twist “Happy Go Lucky” (6×6)   Accessories:   Copic markers (E000, E00, E11, Y21, YR23, R20, R81, R83, R85, B93, B95, B97, BG01, BG0000, W1, W3), MFT Sunshine Die-namics, Recollections mini-brad, Stampin’ Up brads, Spellbinders Nestabilities, button, white string.  Finished size 5 1/4″ x 5 1/4″.