Chick Flick

Hi all and welcome to the MFT Who's That Girl Hop! If you happened upon the blog hop and would like to start at the beginning, click HERE to be re-directed to Kim's blog. You don't want to miss any of the eye candy tonight, now do you?

Tonight, we are featuring Chick Flick, which is the "headliner" of the brand new VIP collection available TODAY ONLY! This set is being offered THREE WEEKS EARLY as part of the kit and will be "fully" released on January 6th. There are ONLY 50 available and once they sell out, you'll have to wait until January 6th to get your set, so QUICK... click HERE to grab your VIP kit!

VIP contents:

• Chick Flick Set
• Chick Flick Ribbon Nest
• Chick Flick Baby Braddies
• Popcorn Boxes (5)
• PLUS receive a FREE Clearly Sentimental About Chocolate stamp set that will be released on 1/6/10 (retail value $9)

Get EVERYTHING listed above, for only $34.50!

I was SO excited to stamp with this set. I love movies, I love popcorn, I love candy, I love soda... what more could I ask for? I started by stamping my image in Memento black and coloring with Copic markers. I decided to paper piece the couch using some SU patterned paper I had. There were a couple small pieces, but it was reasonably easy to do. After paper piecing, I stamped, colored and cut out only the popcorn and adhered that OVER my couch paper piecing. I decided to make my bowl GLASS, so after the paper piecing was in place, I went over the bowl with a Sakura Glaze Pen to give it the shine I needed, which distinguished it from the couch.

I even finished off the inside of the card with some cute accessory images that come in the set.

As I was working on my card, I decided I was going to make some fun things to go with it and asked my hubby to run to the store to get me some "movie candy"... you know... the overpriced stuff that comes in a box, but has LESS candy in it that "normally" packaged candy? LOL Thankfully, he was able to get it at Walmart for $1, instead of at the movies for $3. As I was rambling off my list to him, he suggested that if the set was called Chick Flick, I should definitely include some Kleenex in my gift set. I love that man. SO clever! :) I guess you now know that I cry during movies. Confession: I am a sappy girl. I didn't just want to throw some Kleenex in, so I decided to make a Kleenex sleeve instead.

Kleenex sleeve directions:

• Cut card stock to 6 3/4 X 4 1/4
• Score at 3/4, 3, 3 3/4, 6
• Adhere ends together
• Decorate as desired
• If your mini Kleenex pack is too big for these measurements (mine was a tight fit), use the following dimensions instead: cut card stock to 4 1/4 X 7 1/2 and score at 1, 3 1/4, 4 1/4, 6 1/2. If I was making this again, I would use these dimensions.

No chick flick is complete without popcorn, so I made a popcorn sleeve that holds 2 standard-sized microwave popcorn packages.

Isn't the sentiment adorable? I just love it.

Popcorn sleeve directions:

• Cut card stock to 4 1/2 X 10 1/2
• Score at 1, 4 3/4, 5 3/4, 9 1/2
• Adhere ends together
• Decorate as desired
• If for any reason, your popcorn bags don't fit using the dimensions above, simply adjust the score lines/paper length as needed.

Are you ready to POP on over to your next stop on the hop? (Pun intended LOL) POP (yes, really... I used the same pun twice in a row... I can't help it LOL) on over to Melody's blog! I am certain she will have something jaw-dropping gorgeous to show you... she ALWAYS does. :)

Stamps: Chick Flick

Ink: Memento black

Paper: White, Smoky Black PTI, SU patterned paper

Accessories: Janome sew mini, Copic markers, Sakura Glaze Pen (clear), silver brads, silver baby braddies, yellow polka dot ribbon (source unknown), Nestabilities, red line dimensionals and dimensional dots, red line tape, Quickie glue pen (for paper piecing), circle punches

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Question of the day: Since we are on the subject of chick flicks, I MUST ask you... What is YOUR favorite chick flick? You know... so quirky it makes you laugh... so sad it makes you cry... so sweet it makes your teeth hurt... LOL You can list one or more if you can't decide upon one favorite!

I'll go first. :) I have a STACK of chick flicks in my stamp room. I LOVE watching listening to movies while I stamp. There are some that I am surprised have not been worn out from all the times I have watched them. LOL Here is my "short list" of favorite chick flicks:

• Made of Honor (LOVE this one)
• The Proposal
• The Break Up (kinda ironic that I listed those after one another LOL)
• Sweet Home Alabama
• P.S. I Love You
• The Lake House
• The Holiday
• New in Town
• Just Married
• 13 Going on 30
• And if you want to cry and ruin your stamping experience... The Notebook

OK, YOUR turn. :)

Magical Day

This is one of my most FAVORITE images from the past MFT release, Fairy Girl.  She is SO sweet and SO fun to color!

Stamps: Fairy Girl Pure Innocence MFT
Ink: Memento Black
Paper: aqua mist, smoky black, white, purple (lavender lace I think), PTI aqua patterned paper
Accessories: Su ribbon, silver brads, Copic markers, Quickie glue pen, clear glitter, red line dimensionals, Cuttlebug folder, Nestabilities, Sparkly Fluff

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Question of the day: Glitter... is it used in your stamp room?  Are you brave enough to have it flying all over your entire work space, transferring to your hands, face and clothing... only to be transferred yet again to other members of your family... never to be fully removed after merely opening the lid of the jar?  If you don't use glitter, what alternative do you prefer?  Lets hear from all the sparkly (AND non-sparkly) sisters. :)

Pure Innocence Gift Set

It makes me SO happy when kids appreciate crafts! My daughter, Madeline, has a friend named Meg, who takes an interest in my card & gift making. When she is over at our house and I am in my stamp room, I'll often catch her peering in and she always has nice things to say about my projects (so sweet). When Madeline received a birthday party invitation from her, I decided to make part of her gift.

I started with a clear card box and added a band around it, as well as a decorative panel for the front. Inside, I added 4 cards (all different), plus 4 envelopes, so she can send out letters to friends or family. I know she likes to do this, because one time, Madeline received a letter in the mail from her. LOL (she lives 1/2 mile away)

I was in pink, black and white mode and decided to continue on and make her some personalized wooden blocks spelling out her name. Of course I used my favorite alphabet, Bling 'bet, and some (and by some, I mean over 50) Swarovski crystals.

After those were done, I figured I would make a tag for the gift bag. And YES... I used REAL Swarovski crystals. (note to self: order more crystals ASAP)

Here is her gift, all jazzed up and ready to go. I even stamped her name on the envelope to keep it all matchy-matchy.

Stamps: Pure Innocence Heart Stripes, Bling 'bers

Ink: Pixie Dust dew drop, Memento Black

Paper: Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Black, White, SU patterned paper (retired pack)

Accessories: Copic markers, Copic airbrush, Swarovski crystals, SU ribbon, silver brads, paper piercer & mat, Tag die, black chipboard, cuttlebug folder, red line dimensionals, red line tape, various punches, Nestabilities, heart ghost shape

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Thank for your responses for the last question of the day. I got some good ideas and am ready to stuff my stockings. :)

Today's question of the day is: With school letting out soon for Christmas break, what are some activities that you plan to do with your kids to keep them entertained?

I'll go first. :)

• Take them to The Bouncing Place. It is a business that has a bouncy house, obstacle course and slide in it. The kids go crazy jumping and always have fun with the other kids that are there.
• Bailey and Madeline's Cozy Christmas Party. The day after school lets out, we will be hosting a party for the girl's friends. We will watch Christmas movies, play games, do Christmas crafts and have a stocking exchange. I have committed to 12-8 (if you would have seen their puppy dog eyes, you would have said yes, too) so we have a full day of festivities to prepare for. It should be fun!
• Go to the theater. I think Alvin & The Chipmunks is on the agenda...
• Sleepovers are sure to be in my future...

I am getting tired just thinking about all those things. LOL OK... your turn. :)

Flurry of Love

Hi all! Can you believe we have had 2 days of snow in the past 7 days? I live in the southwest! What in the world is going on? LOL Snow days are not something my kids are accustomed to, but they thoroughly enjoyed their short week last week with TWO snow days where school was cancelled. Fun times! :)

As the snow began to melt away, I started thinking of ways to prolong that powdery snow... then I remembered a super fun product I purchased a couple years ago: Snow Polymer! Add that to a super cute Pure Innocence stamp set, Flurry of Love, and you have a super fun "snow" project that makes a great gift!

My inspiration for this project was the white snow laying on the ground outside, but this project was made possible by SNOW POLYMER. Don't know what it is? Click HERE to check out the product and see the little "video" that shows what it does. You MUST get some to play with. It is fun for kids of ALL ages! :) It is a white, powdery substance that when combined with water, expands to 40 times it's original size. The reaction happens in just a couple seconds and it is SO fascinating. My kids LOVE it! I usually go to my kid's classrooms and let the class make some. It's always such a hit and the kids ooh and aah. SO worth it! I bought the one pound jar several years ago and it has lasted for quite a while. I am running low for this year, so I just placed an order for another pound. One pound will go a long way and will be plenty to play with and share. I have a coupon code for free shipping if anyone is interested and wants to get some (please note I am not affiliated with Educational Innovations and am not being compensated for sharing this info):

Use coupon code HG09 on your next purchase, and receive free shipping for orders over $25.00. This coupon is valid only for prepaid orders placed on our website, www.teachersource.com and cannot be combined with any other offer. Free shipping offer is available in the continental United States and only applies to standard shipping. To ensure your order arrives in time for Christmas, we suggest you place your order before December 15, 2009.

For all international orders or anyone shipping outside of the 48 contiguous states, please use coupon code INHG09 for 8% off your entire order totaling over $25.00! (This is approximately equal to the savings of domestic free shipping coupon.)

Offer Expires: December 20, 2009

To start, I made pre-portioned (1 tsp) baggies of snow polymer. I used tiny jewelery bags available at Walmart for this. I decided to use my MFT Perfect Packaging jar to house the snow polymer "kit". The jar was decorated with scalloped white card stock and a label I made using Flurry of Love (which is currently sold out, but you could use THIS one instead). On the lid, I spelled out SNOW using Alpha Dots and embellished with a Heidi Swapp ghost shape snowflake. In the jar, I placed the baggies of snow polymer and a little poem/directions that I wrote myself. PLEASE don't laugh, but here it goes: *blushing*

Sending you a flurry of love!

This jar holds something magical.

You will smile and squeal with delight.

It's something that most everyone enjoys...

Either to play in or relish the sight.

To start the fun, the process is quite simple.

Just add 1/4 cup of water to the magic dust,

and by the count of three, you'll be done.

To have a White Christmas, this is a must!

Merry Christmas and may your flurries be many!

With Love,

If you'd like this in PDF form, it will be available from MFT in traditional, MFT font. I will update you when it is available and let you know where to find it. There will also be a project sheet PDF to help you along.

I made a matching card to go with the jar. The image was stamped in Memento black and colored with Copic markers. I used my new Copic airbrush to make the wispy blue shadowing around her. The hat and cuff of her boots were embellished with Sparkly Fluff, which is SO cool (flock with tiny strands of glitter in it). I added Martha Stewart tinsel glitter to the snow on the ground and Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the snow that is falling. The sentiment was stamped in black and clear embossed to make it POP off the patterned paper.

I am looking forward to sending off this snowy gift and look forward to making a couple more. This would make a GREAT gift for someone who lives in an area where there is not typically snow. Who am I kidding? This stuff is COOL! It is good for ANYONE! LOL

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Yesterday, we discussed the crazy things kids put on their Christmas lists. Many of you had some funny stories about your kid's lists! I can definitely say I am in good company! :) You'll be happy to know that I went and bought a couple accessories for my daughter Bailey's cash register today. Guest checks (for when she wants to open a restaurant), little price tags (for her retail shop), zippered money bags (for when we need to empty the cash register of REAL cash and let Mom hold it when friends come over AND for holding the fake money when the real cash is in use). I am thinking that should provide her with countless hours of cash register fun! Thank you to everyone who shared your stories with me! Here are a couple of my favorite Christmas wish list stories:

Lisa Silver said...

Super cute card, Jody!!
My 8 yr-old son's wow item on his list this year (and last year) was a shed. Yep, a shed. He even said he'd worked it out with his great-grandpa to have electric wired to it for the heater he'd requested on his other list to Santa. Sheesh! My little boy is wanting a man cave at age 8.
Thanks!
lise

Lori Craig said...

My 9 year old daughter wants a bow for archery hunting...and the list says specifically 'a cool one like dad's - not a toy' LOL - We're still thinking about it. She did get her first deer this year, so there's no doubt she'd want to try bow hunting. :)

Anonymous said...

Great card! My son wants a Claw machine--you know those machines found in store lobbies that have a claw hand and you have to try to pick up a stuffed animal. His version picks up candy. Why does he want one you ask? So he can make money. Yes, I get the privelege of buying him the machine and the candy and then I have to buy it AGAIN from him when I use the Claw. Did I buy it? No, but I convinced his aunt to get it!!

Thank you ALL for sharing your stories! I enjoyed reading them!

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Today, let's talk about Christmas stockings. One of my kid's favorite things about Christmas morning is getting to rifle through their stocking. SO many fun little things packed in a small space. :) This year, I'd like to find some new and interesting things to put in there, so:

Question of the day: What are some of your favorite items to put in your children's stockings? Leave your response below.

Some of my favorites are:

• lip gloss
• Littlest Pet Shop toys
• Pixos refills
• fun hygiene items (shaped soaps etc)
• gift cards in small amounts

Little Miss Thang!

I made this card using Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps.  Michele hooked me on them!  This girl is so cute with her little rag dolls.  :)  I thought this Bella sentiment was fitting since she's all dolled up in her pretty dress and lush curls. :) 

The image was stamped with Memento black and she was colored with Copic markers.

I hope you all are having a GREAT December!  Monday will mark another shopping day for me.  My kids have quite the lists this year.  LOL  I can usually predict what will be on my kid's Christmas lists... but this year I was in for a couple surprises... first of all, this is the FIRST year that my daughter, Madeline did not include a mini fridge on her list.  Mind you, she is nine... and is not allowed to eat or drink in her room.  LOL  I think she has been including that for about 4 years.  LOL  This year, her list is full of board games, DSI games, Wii games... oh my!  My daughter Bailey wins the "prize" this year for the most original gift request.  Ready for this?  She wants a cash register... not a toy one... not just a box, but a REAL, working cash register that prints out receipts and everything!  LOL  Did you know you can get one at Staples for $99?  It meets all the qualifications (that she had) and it's real.  LOL  So, I bought it.  It has been ordered and will be delivered to my local Staples any day now.  I plan to fill it with some change and some dollar bills and I am sure she will be THRILLED.  I will also be buying her some FAKE money so that when friends come over, they are not playing with real money.  LOL  I think this will be just what she needs to complete her store.  :)  She often has a spa, pet store, movie theater... you name it.  I am sure it will get lots of use!  Now that you all probably think I am CRAZY for buying my daughter a real cash register, let me ask you this:

Question of the day: What is the craziest thing on YOUR child's Christmas list and will you buy it for them?  :)  Post your response below.  I am looking forward to reading your responses and seeing if I am in good company.  *wink* 

Jody

Stamps: KKS, Bella
Ink: Memento black
Paper: white, black, snocone, Cosmo cricket PP (I think)
Accessories: red brads, May Arts ribbon, Copics, paper piercer, red line dimensionals

I Want Candy!

Hi all and welcome to the MFT Blog Hop & Shop! :) Tonight, we will be showing all the awesome stamp sets that are available NOW right HERE! I am sure you will find something to love, as this release is HUGE! NINE stamps sets (including FOUR new Pure Innocence) in all plus a brand new edition of the MFT Kit: I Want Candy!

If you didn't start at the beginning, you'll want to hop back to Kim's blog so you don't miss anything.

Tonight, I am featuring the brand new MFT Kit: I Want Candy! This kit is PERFECT for me, as I LOVE candy... too much... but that is a story for another day. LOL

The I Want Candy kit includes:

• I Want Candy mini stamp set ($9 value)
• 5 Yards of Candy Stripe Ribbon (1 yard each of 5 colors)
• Candy Stripes DIGI Paper Pack (as downloadable file)
• 6 Berrylicious Candy Box Die Cuts
• Baby Braddies Adornments Candy Stripe Colors
• PLUS your kit will include a special, exclusive offer toward a future purchase!
  

Want a peek at all the yummy stuff that comes in the kit?

These are the digital papers printed out. They are so fun and candylicious! :)

Lets add 6 Berrylicious Candy Box die-cuts to the pile!

Look at those cute baby braddies!

Here is the ribbon you get with your kit! :) Look at that big pile o' yummy stuff! :)

You can use the kit to create six candy boxes and you'll have plenty of baby braddies leftover, PLUS the digital file to keep FOREVER, PLUS the stamp set to keep. A whole lot of FUN bundled together in a convenient kit to make gift-giving easier than ever! :)

Ready to hop along? Head on over to super sweet Melody's blog. She is SURE to have something beautiful for you to ooh and aah over!

Stamps: I Want Candy

Ink: Pixie Dust Versamagic

Paper: Candy Stripes DIGI Paper Pack, Berrylicious candy box die cut, Pink Lemonade, white

Accessories: Baby Braddies Adornments Candy Stripe Colors, 5 Yards of Candy Stripe Ribbon, red line dimensionals, red line tape, punches, clear embossing powder, Copic airbrush

Happy Hopping!

Life is Good!

Hi all!  Today, we are featuring the new WTG set, Maid for Who's That Girl?  Want to see ALL of the teasers using this set?  Jump on over to Kim's blog HERE.  She has a list of all the participating designers and you'll want to check them all out. 

 

Tonight is the big December release party and stamp release!  If you'd like to join us for the party, come over to the forum HERE from 8-10 PM EST.  We have lots of fun and would love to have you join us.  Also, tonight is the stamp release at 10 PM EST AND the December release Hop & Shop goes live at that time.  See you there!  :)

Card Supplies

Stamps: Maid for Who's That Girl?
Ink: Memento black
Paper: pink pirouette, black, white, Basic Grey Lemonade, Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: PTI ribbon, Copic markers, Clear glaze pen, Prima flowers, MM fabric brad, silver brads, Janome sew mini, red line dimensionals

Pure Innocence Teaser Time!

Today is day 3 of MFTeaser Time and today we are featuring the Pure Innocence line!  Oh, how I LOVE these little girls!  There will be FOUR new Pure Innocence sets released on December 2nd at 10 PM EST HERE in the MFT store!  Want to see ALL the teasers using these adorable sets?  Click on over to Kim's blog at 11 AM EST (November 30th) to see the entire list of participants.

This card uses Presents for You.  She is stamped in black Memento ink and colored with Copic markers.  I used some colorless blending solution and a piece of grosgrain to give her jacket the corduroy look.  I went for a very muted color scheme. 

The bow was of course inspired by Joanne Basile.  She calls it the buttony bow, although I have affectionately re-named it the Jo Bow.  ;)

I added a touch of sparkle to her hat "pom pom" and her leggings.

I also added a quick finishing element to the inside of the card.

Stamps: Presents for You
Ink: black memento
Paper: white, kraft, SU patterned paper
Accessories: copper brads, wood button, twine, SU ribbon, glitter, quickie glue pen, red line dimensionals, copic markers, Janome sew mini

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This next card uses another of the new sets, Fairy Girl.  She just SCREAMS for glittered wings, don't you think?  :)  Of course, I was happy to comply and added some to her wings, wand and even the poms on her shoes.  She is stamped in Memento black and colored with Copic markers.  I added a little MFT bling for fun.

Stamps: Fairy Girl

Ink: Memento black

Paper: kraft, black, white

Accessories: white ribbon, Swarovski crystals, glitter, quickie glue pen, Copic markers

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Here is one last card made with the new set, Merry KISSmas! 

Stamps: Merry KISSmas

Ink: Memento black

Paper: brown, white, SU patterned paper

Accessories: Copic markers, glitter, quickie glue pen, Janome sew mini, copper brads, heidi swapp snowflakes, ruffled ribbon, ric rac ribbon, red line dimensionals, red line tape

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I hope you enjoyed my peek at the new Pure Innocence stamp sets!  Again, make sure to click over to Kim's blog HERE for a list of other team members participating in today's peeks. :)

Can't wait to get your hands on some Pure Innocence?  Check out the sets available now, HERE.  Check out the cyber Monday Bubble Bin HERE!

Robots MFTeaser Time!

There is something about robots that I find completely adorable.  It's the one "non-girly" type of thing that I love making.  I guess it's a stretch to call these masculine, but I am going to do it anyway.  Either one of these are a card I would give my son... and not many of my cards fit that bill!  LOL

The inside of this card reads: My Network Crashes.

This is a DIGI stamp that will be released by MFT on December 2nd at 10:00 PM EST.  This is one of 4 robots being released and they are all adorable.  The image was colored with Copic markers.

Want to see more creations using the robot digi stamps, Love Machine or Truffle Flopsey?  Head on over to Kim's blog at 11:00 AM EST today (November 29th) and she will have a complete list of participants that you can visit!  :)  You'll want to see all the cute creations!  :)

Remember, these images and a total of NINE stamp sets are being released on December 2nd at 10 PM EST.  :)

Here is another card I made using another one of the new robot digi stamps:

The image was colored with Copic markers.  I added the sentiment directly to the patterned paper and then embossed in clear to make the sentiment pop.  I kept it simple and "boyish".  I need to have cards on hand that my son is not embarrassed to give to friends on their birthdays.  LOL

Sweet Pea!

I made this card with my new Lulu stamp from Stamping Bella. She is stamped in Memento black and colored with Copic markers. I added a dot of glue on each little dot on her dress and then dusted it with glitter. I think this layout is an older SFYTT from Jen.

OK, so my hubby stories have been plentiful lately... he has been providing me with a lot of "material". LOL Tonight, homework time with the kids was turned in to some funny banter about Copic markers. Our 9 year old, Madeline, does not have to take spelling tests in school this year, but her teacher allows them to bring home the "would have been test words" and take the tests at home and then she earns "raffle tickets" that they get and then are entered in a drawing for prizes. Tonight, she had FIVE lists containing 25 words each and Daddy was reading the words off to her. I was sitting next to him and occasionally had to remind him to make sure she had sentences to go with the words because some of them were words that sounded like another word, which was spelled differently... this is what happened next:

Hubby: Thrifty. Mommy likes to think she is thrifty, but she buy markers that cost $100.

Me: $100? My Copics are worth a lot more than that! LOL

Hubby: Street. If Mommy keeps buying Copic markers, we are going to live on the street.

Hubby: Stung. When Mommy told me she bought more markers, it stung.

Hubby: Sparkle

Me: When Mommy gets new markers, her eyes sparkle.

Hubby: Stress. When Mommy buys more markers, it causes me stress.

Hubby: Special.

Me: Daddy doesn't care how many markers Mommy buys, because she is special.

Hubby: Steak. Daddy wants a steak, but Mommy just bought more markers.

Hubby: Clustered.

Me: Mommy only buys more markers because they look better clustered.

All the while, our daughter was giggling away! LOL She is all for Copic markers, because she gets to use them too. :) Oh, and just so you all know... HE is spoiled too. LOL He has plenty of "man toys", but likes to tease me about my Copic markers. It was all in jest and was very entertaining for all. :)

Question of the day: What stamp/scrapbook supply does YOUR hubby tease you about the most? Leave your response in the comments section below. :)

Have a great day!

Who's That Girl? Hop

Hi all and welcome to the Who's That Girl Hop! If you just happened upon the hop, please go back and start at the beginning HERE so you don't miss anything.

We are featuring the new stamp set, Maid for Who's That Girl, which is part of the MFT VIP collection available NOW, right HERE! It is a collection of products that will not be released for another two weeks, but you can get yours NOW. Hurry... there are only 45 collections available!

Now, you know sometimes I share my hubby's comments with you... today I have a "special one"! Here is what hubby said about this card:

Me: Look honey at this card I made for the blog hop!

Hubby: Lame! (smiling)

Me: Whatever!

LOL It was short and NOT so sweet. I guess he isn't interested in vacuuming under my feet with a pink vacuum as I sit on a cute chair on a laptop blogging. Who knew? *wink*

I stamped the image with black memento ink and colored it with Copic markers. I paper pieced the chair with some patterned paper from SU. I went over the "carpet" with my colorless blender so that it would become kinda splotchy and give it more a textured feel. It is carpet after all... :) The sentiment was stamped and quickly embossed with clear embossing powder to make it pop off the patterned paper better. I added Sakura clear glaze pen over the head of the vacuum and her glass of wine to give it a more realistic feel.

Ready to hop on? There are several more stops full of beautiful creations and I don't want to keep you from them. :)

Your next stop is the super sweet and talented, Carole Burrage. Hop on over there and tell her she rocks (and that we miss her). :)

See you soon!

Stamps: Maid for Who's That Girl?

Ink: Memento black

Paper: white, black, pink pirouette, raspberry fizz, SU raspberry tart (I think)

Accessories: silver brads, Janome sew mini, Copic markers, May Arts sheer polka dot ribbon, red line dimensionals, Sakura galze pen.clear embossing powder

Green & Yellow Cards

The two cards I am posting today have a common theme.  They both use a green and yellow color combo.  I am not sure what got into me, because these are probably the last 2 colors I would expect myself to use together, but it works with the new Nook and Pantry paper from Basic Grey, so why fight it?  LOL

This first card uses a cute little dragonfly boy from Stamping Bella.  Isn't he adorable?  I colored him with Copic markers and drew in the grass with Prismacolor Pencils.  I was daring and went with some sparkly green glitter for the wings.  It IS a boy card, but I decided it could have glitter anyway.  Boys like glitter, right?  LOL 

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My next card uses a Stella image from Stamping Bella.  This line of images took some time to grow on me, but I finally decided to take the plunge and get one.  They are super fun to stamp with.  :)  I chose this one because I have a friend who uses the phrase, "suck it up", a LOT and I thought it would make a fun card for her.  :)

Stella was stamped in Memento black and colored with Copic markers.  I added some glitter to her wand and crown.  The metallic portions of the vacuum are colored with a silver Spica glitter pen. 

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Card Supplies

Dragonfly card-
Stamps: Stamping Bella
Ink: Memento black
Paper: New Leaf, Yoyo Yellow, Black, White
Accessories: silver brads, Janome sew mini, green glitter, Quickie Glue Pen, Prismacolor Pencils, Copic markers, red line dimensionals

Stella card-
Stamps: Stamping Bella
Ink: Memento black
Paper: New Leaf, Black, White
Accessories: silver brads, Janome sew mini, May Arts satin ribbon, Copic markers, red line dimensionals

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In case you missed it on my last post, I wanted to let you know about the watermark I recently got and used on these cards.  That came from Karen Giron HERE and it was only $2!  That is awesome.  She is super easy to work with and provides great service.  I highly recommend her. :)

Sassy Lillith

When I saw this sentiment from River City Rubberworks, I HAD to have it. It's been in my stash for well over a year and I have never used it, but when I saw this cute stamp from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, I got the "bite me" vibe... don't you? Arms crossed... scowl... "Bite me!". LOL

After I make a card, I usually go show it to my hubby. He has become quite the expert papercrafter over the past 6 years and I enjoy getting his feedback. Sometimes he makes comments that are worth mentioning and this was one of those days!

Me: Look honey, isn't this girl SO cute? (squealing)

Hubby: Yep, cute.

Me: Thanks (as I run back to the stamp room for more stamping fun)

1 hour later

Me: Isn't that card funny? Do you think people will be offended that I used the "Bite me" sentiment?

Hubby: No, but I don't get it.

Me: What do you mean?

Hubby: Well, she isn't biting anything...

Me: I know, but she looks grumpy and she is telling someone to bite her. (giggling)

Hubby: Yes, but I think you should have used a scalloped punch in the corner of the card to make it look like a bite mark.

Me: Oooooooooo honey (high pitched cooing voice comes out), you said scalloped... you know what scalloped is. That is SO cute. :)

Now, do I think that was a good idea for my card? No... but isn't it SO adorable that he knows what scalloped is? LOL I was just SO tickled about that.

Okay, back to the card! I stamped Lillith in Memento black and colored her with Copic markers. I made the frog speckled by dotted him with a brown fine-tip marker.

OH... one more thing to mention about my card! See that new watermark I added to my photos? I got it HERE from Karen Giron for only $2! You know what's even BETTER? She made it into a brush so that I could use it easily with my Photoshop Elements 7 editing software! She is SO sweet and helpful! I just wanted to pass it on to you in case YOU would like one for your photos. :)

Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Lillith, River City Rubberworks Bite Me sentiment

Ink: Memento black

Paper: black, white, BG Nook & Pantry

Accessories: white brads, Janome sew mini, Copic markers, SU marker, red line dimensionals, Nestabilities, Martha Stewart edge punch

Have a wonderful day and be HAPPY... not like sassy Lillith. *wink*

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Check out the newest member of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders!  :)  Isn't she a cutie?  LOL

I recently got this Turtle Tot image from Stamping Bella.  I knew as soon as I saw her that I wanted to make her into a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. :)  Do you think she'll make the squad?  heehee

I stamped her in Memento black and colored her with Copic markers.  I drew in some grass and added blue glitter to her pom poms.  The blue stars along the bottom of the card are sticky stars found HERE that were adhered and then coated with glitter.  I kept the card pretty simple and just added some stitching and brads to jazz it up a bit.  Maybe I shall send this card to a fellow Cowboys fan!  ;)

Now, I am off to get ready to watch The Cowboys game on the big screen with my hubby.  If you hear someone screaming LOUDLY... that's me.  LOL

Hope you have a great Sunday!

Jody

Stamps: Turtle Tot from Stamping Bella

Ink: Memento black

Paper: green, black, white

Accessories: blue glitter, Copic markers, Janome sew mini, Quickie Glue Pen, Prismacolor Pencils, sticky stars, red line dimensionals

Posy

Hi everyone!  I am back with another Moonlight Whispers girl, Posy.  Isn't she SO cute?  I love her little wink.  It reminds me of my youngest daughter, who has the hardest time winking without contorting her face in all sorts of crazy ways.  LOL 

Posy was stamped in Memento black and colored with Copic markers.  I added Stickles on her buttons, barrettes and the cherries on her pockets.

I finished off the inside with a PTI sentiment and the rose stamp, that comes with the Posy stamp.

Stamps: Moonlight Whispers, PTI sentiment

Ink: Memento black

Paper: White, smokey black, red, October Afternoon Report Card and Farm Fresh 8 X 8 pads (LOVE those)

Accessories: SU jumbo white brads, Nestabilities, Stickles, Copic markers, ruffled May Arts ribbon, SU border punch, red line dimensionals and dots

Twisty Girls

My friend, Michele, recently got me hooked on these stamps, which she refers to as "twisty girls". They are actually called Moonlight Whispers and are sold by Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps. You can check out the entire line HERE, but be warned... they are REALLY cute. :)

Francesca was stamped in Memento black and colored with Copic markers. I added some sparkle with my clear Spica glitter pen on her barrettes and button on her hat. I added tiny dots of Stickles over the confetti on her cupcakes. The patterned paper is October Afternoon Report Card and Farm Fresh (8 X 8 pads) which I got HERE, at Starlitstudios! She has REALLY fast shipping!

She has cute little Strawberries on the pockets of her dress, which I coated with Sakura clear glaze pen.

I finished off the inside as well. I added a sentiment from Stamping Bella.

Stamps: Francesca Moonlight Whispers, Stamping Bella sentiment

Ink: Memento black

Paper: white, smokey black, October Afternoon Farm Fresh and Report Card

Accessories: Janome sew mini, silver brads, May Arts ribbon, Nestabilities, Stickles, Copic markers, Spica clear glitter pen, Sakura glaze pen, red line dimensionals and dots

Thinking of Hoo...

There are only a couple Thinking of Hoo MFT Kits left!  Grab one HERE before they're gone.

This kit makes quick and cute cards!

MFT November Release Blog Hop: Polar Love

Hi all and welcome to the MFT November Release Blog Hop! I hope you have enjoyed the past 5 days of MFTeasers... and now... it's RELEASE TIME! All ten new stamp sets, the MFT Kit PLUS some new "Baby Braddies" are available in the store NOW right HERE!

You should have come to me from Kim's blog, who is the starting hopper. Make sure to hop through all the designers blogs, leaving comments as you go. ONE of the designers will have a special PRIZE for one commenter... one of the BRAND NEW Pure Innocence stamps that will be released in December! PLUS, the winner will get it early (when the design team does), so it's definitely worth it!

The set I am highlighting today is Polar Love. This set was part of a special promotion last month, but is now available for sale! YAY! This cute little Polar couple is sure to warm your heart and the set is only $9! Find it HERE, along with all the other new sets and products. Speaking of heart, do you see how my heart looks like cordurouy? To achieve that, use any piece of grosgrain or textured material, squirt some Copic colorless blender on it, and blot over an image that you have already colored using Copic markers. The pattern will now be on the image. It's a neat effect and is SUPER easy to do.

The image was stamped in Memento black and colored with Copic markers. The scarves were paper pieced on. I added some Diamond Glaze to their noses to make them shiny. I stamped the sentiment directly on the patterned paper and then quickly embossed using clear embossing powder. Doing this helps the sentiment to show up more clearly.

The embellishment in the corner is a Heidi Swapp ghost shape snowflake and a snowflake "ribbon brad" that are stacked together. The ribbon brad has 2 large slots in it to thread the ribbon through and tie. I buy them at Hobby Lobby under the Paper Studio brand name. :) The lace trim is also from Hobby Lobby under the Paper Studio brand name.

Stamps: Polar Love
Ink: Memento Black
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Snow Cone, White, Eskimo Kisses
Accessories: silver brads, clear EP, red line dimensionals, Diamond Glaze, Hobby Lobby trim, Copic markers, Janome sew mini, Heidi Swapp ghost shape snowflake, snowflake brad, white twill

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Here is one more card with more of a vintage feel.

Stamps: Polar Love

Ink: Memento black

Paper: vanilla, sage, Cosmo Cricket patterned paper

Accessories: vanilla brads, Janome sew mini, SU punch, glitter, Copic markers, Lace trim (Paper Studio), red line dimensionals, Diamond glaze

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Ready to hop on? Next, you'll be visiting the totally awesome (and super-sweet) SUSAN! She is sure to have some gorgeous eye candy for you!

Thanks for visiting! :) Time to go shopping HERE!

Presents are the BEST

Hi everyone! Today is day 5 of MFTeaser Time and RELEASE DAY! Tonight, at 10:00 PM EST all TEN stamp sets, the MFT Kit, AND new products will be unveiled in the store! Today, we are previewing the Who's That Girl? set of the month, Wrapped in Love, and here is my creation:

I was inspired by my daughters when making this book/album. As we ALL know, Christmas is right around the corner and my girls have already started dreaming of all the things they want. Since I am not a fan of shopping for them at the last minute, I had them jot down some ideas about a week ago. They put them on the fridge where all important things go! :) (my son's list is missing, which means he doesn't have a clue what to ask for... LOL)

I started thinking about their Christmas lists and came up with this album that I can use to store their Christmas lists, receipts, notes pertaining to gifts and maybe some of my thoughts about their Christmas lists. I think it would be REALLY fun to jot down their reactions and maybe even add some pictures of the girls with their gifts. :)

I added three, pocket pages, as well as three different sections of card stock pages that I can customize and add to, this Christmas and beyond. The covers were cut from heavy weight chipboard and the entire book was bound with my Bind-it-all machine. The covers are 8 3/4" X 5 3/4". The inner pages are 8 1/2 X 5 1/2.

Who's That Girl was stamped in Memento black and colored with Copic markers. Each gift and bow was stamped separately, colored and then cut out. A Baby Braddie was placed with each bow and the top gift was popped up with red line dimensionals. I drew in the ground with a fine-tipped marker and stitched the panel with my Janome sew mini. The bracket piece under the focal image is a die cut that came in the patterned paper pack by My Mind's Eye. I was inspired to stack the gifts by fellow design team member, Christina Fischer.

The sentiment was stamped on a die cut from the paper pack and I added a paper flower made using my Nestabilities flower dies.

I can't wait to fill these pages with the cute Christmas memories that come with their Christmas lists. Some things they ask for are just... plain weird! LOL For instance, Bailey wants a REAL cash register that spits out receipts and everything. The girls constantly turn their room into a store, where they sell anything from pets (stuffed animals) to medical services (including check ups and illnesses) to a beauty parlor (where they do nails and hair) to a carnival complete with games and prizes. LOL It is REALLY cute. I am going to do my best to find her one. Madeline (9) doesn't have anything strange on her list this year. I am happy to report that this is the FIRST year in about 4 years that she does not have "mini fridge" on her list. LOL Really... mini fridge? I don't even allow them to eat or drink in their room!

For a complete list of design team members with a Teaser on their blog today, head over to Kim's blog!

Make sure to come back at 10:00 PM EST for the blog hop! You'll start at Kim's blog HERE.

Want to join us at the release party where you can chat with design team members and THE MFT Lady herself? Join us in the SCS forum HERE from 8-10 PM EST. There will be chatting, more teasers and prizes! See you there! :)

Stamps: MFT Wrapped in Love (available Nov 4th at 10:00 PM EST)

Ink: Memento black

Paper: black, white, My Mind's Eye (Bloom something... LOL), olive, mustard, saffron, celery, pumpkin

Accessories: Bind it all, Janome sew mini, silver brads, Baby Braddies, Smooch paint in silver, Copic markers, black fine-tipped marker, red line tape, red line dimensionals, heavy weight chipboard, Nestabilities, large scallop edge punch, tab punch SU, Basic Grey sanding tool

Polar Totem

Hi all!  I'm back with another day of MFTeasers!  This is DAY 4!  Only one more day before release time!  Be sure to come check out all the new release sets on November 4th at 10:00 PM EST HERE on the MFT site!

This card uses the set, Cool Yule.  I used all 3 "chilly" animals that come in the set and created a Polar Totem Pole!  :)  I stamped the "ice pond", polar, penguin and bird all separately and then colored them and cut them out.  I added paper piecing to the polar bear, and flock to the penguin and bird.  My favorite part of this card is the iced-over pond.  I used some new clear tinsel glitter I found at Michael's adhered with a thin layer of Diamond Glaze.

 

Be sure to check out Kim's blog HERE for a complete list of design team members with an MFTeaser for today!  You'll want to check out their creations using this set!

Stamps: Cool Yule

Ink: Memento black

Paper: white, black, snow cone

Accessories: Copic markers, Janome sew mini, Quickie glue pen, Diamond Glaze, Fun Flock, Martha Stewart tinsel glitter, silver brads, red line dimensionals, red line tape, ribbon