MFT Teasers - More Essential Sentiments!

TGIF and Happy New Year's Eve! We're taking the kids to see Disney on Ice this afternoon and then off to a friend's house to ring in 2011. But right now, I'm excited for you to see Day 1 of this month's MFT Teasers. You may have noticed that we've rolled everything back a day. Teasers now start on Friday and new stamps will be released on the first Tuesday of the month, as opposed to the first Wed. Also, the teaser post will be up on the MFT blog at midnight, so you can pop over there now to see links to all the designers sharing projects today!

I'm over the moon with this new stamp set and Die-Namics die. More Essential Sentiments is the sequel to Essential Sentiments and is sized nice and large and was especially designed to compliment the new Layered Label Die. Here I've used one of my most requested sentiments and paired it with some October Afternoon patterned papers. If you look closely, you'll also see a peek of the new Mini Rolled Roses - aren't they fabulous?! I love these new sizes and will be using them everywhere!
I finished the inside of the card off with another of the More Essential Sentiments as well as the Flower Border and the Small Scallop Border.

My second card does double duty, both as a teaser for the new Clearly Sentimental About Time set (this month's Triple Scoop set), and as my sample for this month's Guest Designer contest. Julie and I are hosting this month and our theme is "2011 - It's a Banner Year"! Create a banner or project with a banner. Use the Die-Namics banner dies, paper with banners, or a sentiment banner. Alternatively, show us your interpretation - what will 2011 bring for you?

I used some banner paper (MME) as well as the Banner Strip Die. I also used this particular sentiment on purpose - one of my goals for 2011 is to be a better steward of my time, and this is a timely reminder. I hope you'll play along with us! All the details can be found in the MFT forum over on Splitcoast. You could win all of next month's release and the chance to play along with the design team.

A couple of quick details about my card, I used the Framed Greetings die as well as the Perfect Petal trio die, and the arrow from the Game Night Spinner die.

DON'T FORGET - make sure to leave comments on all the designer's blogs. Two of the new stamp sets are given away each day from two different blogs. The winners will be posted the following day on the MFT blog. And mark your calendar for our release party - Tuesday Jan. 4th at 10pm EST.

Thanks for stopping by! See you tomorrow for another teaser!

Christmas Yo-Yo's

Hope you had a Merry Christmas! We did and I'm anxious to put away Christmas and jump into 2011 with both feet. I've already set some goals for the upcoming year and while I won't go into a deep personal introspective monologue here, I will say that they mostly all have to do with being a better steward of my time.

I wanted to pop on to share a project that I made for a couple of special friends this year for Christmas. You may remember this frame that I made earlier this year, well I liked it so much I decided to revisit it for gifts. I got a whole bunch of different fat quarters from a quilting store (all from the same line) and went to work. I love how these turned out.

True confession time, I also cheated a little bit. For my first frame I sewed all the yoyo's freestyle, but while I was at the quilting store, I stumbled upon a Clover Quick Yo-Yo Maker. I still sewed them all by hand, but was aided by this handy contraption so they look a little more uniform.

Thanks for stopping by! I'll be back tomorrow with the first MFT Teaser for this month's awesome release! See you then!

Scrapbook Queens December Design Team Projects

Hey all! I don't think I've had a chance to mention here that I'm now a design team member for Scrapbook Queens. They're a new store that's just down the highway from me, but still close enough to be considered the local in local scrapbook store (LSS). When I walked in for the first time I was ecstatic to see all the new product they were carrying. Of course I was overjoyed to see that they were carrying MFT stamps as well. And their crop area is spacious and beautiful.

So these are the cards I made with our first design team kit. We used Echo Park's Happy Halloween papers and MME Haunted papers. We also got some yummy Jenni Bowlin buttons and some pretty MME brads. I decided to use all MFT stamps which if you're a local reader, you can get at Scrapbook Queens. If you're not local, they're available in the MFT store.

I knew right away that I wanted to pull out Little Loveosaurus. And I think I kept this card generic enough that it could pass as a birthday card as well. I used some copic blending solution on a washcloth and pressed it to the coloured image to get the texture you see. Love that effect! This layout was from last week's sketch challenge over on Splitcoast Stampers.

My next card features one of the Pure Innocence images - Honey Bee. I paired her with that gorgeous glazed cardstock and used the reverse sides of the MME papers. Those brads and that button were almost too nice to use - but I caved in the end cause they look so good on the card. The white trim is also from Scrapbook Queens, I picked it up last time I was in there. This is a Mojo Monday layout from a couple of weeks ago.

And finally I used Li'l Pumpkin for my last card. i couldn't resist when I saw that Echo Park pumpkin paper. I paper pieced her dress and cropped her with my circle nestabilities (because someone spilled something on the bottom of my image - a happy mistake). There's more of those awesome buttons & brads and I added some satin ribbon. This started as another older Mojo Monday layout, but I had to play with some of the placement and it's not quite true to the sketch anymore.
If you want to check out what the rest of the talented design team created, you can find the Scrapbook Queens design team gallery right HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by. It will probably be a bit quiet here until after Christmas but I'll be popping in and out with a couple of posts. Merry Christmas!

MFT January VIP Hop

Hey all! Happy VIP day! I'm so excited for you to see this month's VIP kit and January's Who's That Girl set. I had a fun time stamping with it and can see myself creating much more. If you're just stumbling upon this post, you'll want to go back to the beginning of the hop at Kim's blog.

I did something a little different for my VIP post. True confession time - I've put on some weight this year, and I'm ready to do something about it. But I'm the kind of person who needs to be constantly reminded of a goal - mostly because I have poor willpower. So I made a couple of items that I can place around my house to encourage me.

I started with a canvas tag that will hang from my bedside lamp. The best time for me to exercise is first thing in the morning, but I love my sleep. I'm hoping that looking at this before I go to bed and again when I get up will help. I stamped the image onto X-Press It Blending Cardstock and layered it with the new Layered Label Die-namics die that comes in this month's VIP kit (it will be available for sale separately on Jan. 5th). I used the sentiment from the Get A Move On free mini set that is exclusive to the VIP kit. I LOVE this sentiment!
I found this frame at Michael's in the dollar bin (well $1.50 here in Canada). I stamped another sentiment from the Get A Move On free mini set and cut it out with the oval from the layered label die. These colours match my kitchen so I created this to sit on the big window over my sink. I love that it's pretty, it reminds me of my goal, and it's not too obvious when we have company over.
Thirdly, I made a simple tag to attach to my bathroom mirror (since I'm looking in the mirror at least twice a day). I cut the largest layered label from Hot Fudge cardstock and used scraps for the other two layers. I again used my favorite sentiment from the exclusive mini set.

So no card - but just some self-motivation (hopefully). I know that I'll be able to make journals and cards for friends as well with this set.

The VIP kit is available now and can be purchased HERE. It's only available for one day or while supplies last. Both à la modes are also now released and can be found HERE. Thanks so much for hopping by! Now you're off to see Susan - I know she's got something totally drool-worthy for you to see!

MFT Teasers - Key to My Heart à la mode!

I'm back today with a teaser for the second à la mode that's releasing tonight at 10pm EST over in the MFT boutique. For links to all the designers sharing projects today, check Kim's blog at 11 am EST.

This set is called Key to My Heart and I stamped her on some X-Press It blending cardstock and coloured her with copics. I coated the key with a clear glaze pen so it's nice and shiny - I love the two hearts incorporated into the design of the key. I mixed my papers up, the sheet music is from Theresa Collins, and the purples are from Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather. I used Karen's Sweet Sunday sketch for the layout and added the Little Open Scallop Strip die along the side for the scallop element. I also added a heart cut with the Hearts A Plenty die and finished it off with a button.

I layered some more hearts on the inside next to the sentiment, and used another little open scallop strip along the bottom.

Don't forget that both à la modes will be released tonight at 10pm EST along with the VIP kit. The VIP kit is available for one day only, or while supplies last and gives you the chance to buy January's Who's That Girl set 2 weeks early! I hope you'll stop back tonight at 10pm EST for the VIP blog hop!

MFT Teasers - Cheers à la mode!

Hey all! I'm back today with an MFT teaser for one of the new à la modes releasing on Tuesday December 14th at 10pm EST (along with a second new à la mode and the VIP kit). For links to all the designers sharing projects today, make sure to visit Kim's blog at 11am EST so you don't miss out on any of the goodness.

For my card (and seriously - who wouldn't want a glass of bubbly that's almost as big as you?!) I kept it pretty simple and paired her with some MME papers and the Die-namics Decorative Doily die. I also added some royalty ribbon and some baby braddies. I went over her dress with a clear spica pen and coated her glass with some Crystal Effects.

I finished the inside of my card off with a sentiment from the set stamped on a panel cut with the Framed Greetings die and also added the Faux Crochet border.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I appreciate you so much! I'll see you back here tomorrow for a peek at the second new à la mode.

Kraftin' Kimmie December Release Krafty Hop

Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new December images! As you’ve seen over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, Annie Rodrigue has created some totally awesome DUDES this month! There are six images in the complete set and they are Clint the Cowboy, Curtis, Prince Charming, Private Message, Raymond the Golfer and Valentine Willard! Each one comes with one or two bonus sentiment stamps!!

And if you’ve been hammered with the white stuff over the last week or so, like we have, Steven Leary’s images will be right up your alley!! He’s back with MILES THE MOUSE and his pals and they are having some frosty winter fun! You’ll get to check them all out in today’s December release day KRAFTY HOP!! You’ll meet Sharin’ Some Cocoa, Sledding Pals, Shovelling Miles, Snowmobilin’ Fun and Snowshoe Fun!

If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky stampers will win packages of stamps from the new release!! And when you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie shop, because ALL the new images are NOW available!

For my card I used Raymond the Golfer and I just couldn't help putting him in some wild pants a la Ian Poulter or John Daly (both golfers known for their crazy print pants). I used some Basic Grey Marjolaine papers and created a little scene for Raymond to stand in. Isn't he dapper?

Don't forget we’ve got ‘Gimme Kimmie’s Kits’ again!! For those of you who just HAVE to have all the new images, we’ve got the perfect thing for you! It’s called the ‘Gimme Kimmies Kit’!!! Instead of clicking on each image that you’d like, you only have to click once to pick up a Gimme Kimmies Kit AND it’s at a discounted price!! What could be better???

**AND** for the next week, we are having a little special to thank all of our loyal customers who shop with us throughout the year!!! It's called Kimmie's Kustomer Appreciation!!! And all orders of $50 or more before shipping and taxes, will receive a FREE STAMP of our choosing!!! That's right!! It will be a surprise gift, so no requests, please. This special runs from Sunday, December 12th to Saturday December 18th!!!

Thanks so much for hopping by - now you're headed over to Jessica's blog. She's got mad talent and I know she'll have something amazing for you to drool over!

I'll see you back here tomorrow for an MFT teaser - there are 2 new à la modes being released this week along with the VIP kit!

Krafty Peeks - Day 3 and an Announcement!

Hey friends! I'm excited to be posting today for a couple of different reasons. Firstly, it's challenge day over on the Kraftin' Kimmie blog and Beate has asked us to use manly colours on our cards - which worked perfectly for me, since I wanted to show you Clint the Cowboy. He's being released tomorrow over in the Kraftin' Kimmie store and I think he's hunky!

For my layout I used an older Sketch for You to Try - which brings me to the second reason I'm excited today. I'm so super honoured to be joining the Sketch for You to Try sisters! I was over the moon when Jen emailed me and am so looking forward to sharing her awesome sketches with you in January. For more info about the changes coming in the new year, make sure to check out Jen's blog today.

Anyway, on to the details, I paired Clint with some Cosmo Cricket Wanted papers (is there anything more manly than woodgrain?), lots of stitching, pewter brads, and both Star Nestabilities and the Die-namics Stacking Star die. Loving' the way this card turned out!

I hope you'll play along with us over on the Kraftin' Kimmie blog. If you do and you use a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp, you'll be entered to win Curtis - from the new release. Have a great Saturday and I'll see you back here tomorrow for the KK release hop!

Krafty Peeks - Sharin' Some Cocoa!

Hey all! I'm so tickled to be back sharing some Krafty peeks with you over the next couple of days. All the new Kraftin' Kimmie stamps will be released on Sunday and you can see links to all of the Krafty girls and guests sharing peeks today over on the KK blog!

I decided to try and make a dent in some of the gifts that I need to give out to various people who help us out. I think this one will do nicely for our Crossing Guard. I made up a cocoa cone and knew that this new Sharin' Some Cocoa image would make a perfect tag for it.

I coloured up Miles & Maisie and matched the colours to the Crate Paper Snow Day papers that I was using. I added a felt heart and snowflake as well as some ruffled ribbon and pom pom trim.

I decided on the colour scheme based on the smarties - or M&M's for my American friends that are on the top of my cocoa cone.
Well that's all I've got for today! Hope you'll check back tomorrow for another peek - this month's stamps are fabulous (as always)! Thanks for stopping by!

MFT December Greatest Hits à la mode!

Hey all! It's time for another MFT Greatest Hits group post. For links to all the designers sharing projects today, check Kim's blog at 11am EST. This month we're focusing on the à la modes - an awesome newer line by MFT. This line is illustrated by Amanda Baird who also happens to be Carole's neice.

Although I love all the à la modes (and that's not an exaggeration), my current fave hands down is Miss You a Latte (currently being re-stocked). I paired her with some Basic Grey Jovial papers. I picked the papers specifically because of the small red print that I used to piece the cups. Joanne made me do it (well o.k. I borrowed her genius) - I just love those red Starbucks holiday cups. I stamped her on some X-Press It blending cardstock and used some Hot Fudge and Jellybean Green cardstock.

I paired my coffee toting gal with a slew of Die-namics dies - the new Textile Rectangle die, Hearts a Plenty die, and Let it Snowflake die. I used some MFT felt for the heart and snowflake, and some crochet ribbon as well. The sentiment actually comes from the set Winter in the City - I thought it worked well. The layout is this week's Mojo Monday sketch.

I finished the inside off with a sentiment from Merry & Bright and the Dainty Dots border die.

And just for you - Kim's offering a special!

Christmas Comes Early Promotion

MFT loves to spoil our customers and this week is no exception. Christmas has come early for YOU. From December 7 though December 9, our MFT Santa will be slipping a little something extra into your "stocking". With each order of $25 or more (not including tax or shipping) placed during the promotion period, you will receive a FREE surprise gift with your order. We have a ton of gifts under the tree, and we'll pick one out just for you. It could be a stamp set, ribbon, or other crafty product. It'll be a surprise, so please don't send Santa a list. *wink*

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge - Got Snow?

Hey friends! Today I'm tickled pink to be playing along with my friend Kraftin' Kimmie over on the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps challenge blog. I was honoured when Kimmie asked me to be a Krafty guest this month so that she can give her Krafty Girls the month off - what a gal, eh?

Our challenge this week was Let It Snow! Use snow somewhere on your card. Well I had my heart set on using Merry and since she's kind of an inside gal, I cheated and used some Basic Grey Jovial snowflake paper. Since clearly, she's preparing her Christmas turkey, and since I live in Canada, it must be snowing at Christmas, therefore the snowflakes are totally appropriate. See - I can justify anything!

It's a very simple card - just some nestabilities, stitching, and some Swarovski pearls so that the image is the focus. I'm hoping I look as good as Merry when I'm taking our Christmas turkey out of the oven in three weeks.

I hope you'll play along with us over on the challenge blog - if you link up and use a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp you could win a free stamp.

And don't forget about the Krafty Khristmas sale. It goes until Dec. 5th and by using the code KK20 - you'll save 20% off everything in the store. Sounds like some Christmas shopping is in order! Thanks for stopping by today!

MFT December Hop & Shop!

Hey all! Welcome to the December Hop & Shop! All of the new stamps and dies are now available in the MFT store right HERE. If you've just stumbled upon this post, you'll want to go back to the beginning of the hop at Kim's blog so as not to miss any amazing eye candy. Our incredible December Temp. team is joining us in the hop this month and I know they've created some amazing projects!

My project uses a new stamp set called Heartfelt. It's by the same illustrator as Loveosaurus (currently being restocked) and it's just as cute! I paired this sweetie with some Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses papers and the new Hearts a Plenty Die-namics die. I used some MFT felt for the hearts and embellished with some ruffled ribbon. I started my card using Jen's sketch for you to try, but veered significantly away from it as it evolved.

I also made a quick candy box with my new Cricut. It was SO quick (I am beyond impressed!) because I used this awesome Cookie Box template designed by Jen. I made mine a little smaller than the original since I filled it with some Dark Chocolate Mint Kisses.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Don't forget to leave comments on the designer's blogs for your chance to win an MFT gift voucher. Now you're heading over to Jackie's blog - her work is amazing and I know she will WOW you!

MFT Teasers - Inspired by Love

Hey all! I'm back today with a couple of MFT cards that I made with the new Inspired by set - Inspired by Love. I am in love with this set - it has both great images and sentiments. Make sure to check Kim's blog at 11am EST today for links to all the designers sharing teasers today. You'll also find our December temporary team on that list and they've got some amazing eye candy too!

I kept my first card pretty simple and used some Jillibean soup Pasta Faglioli patterned papers to go with the images. I cut the red script pattern with the new Textile Rectangle die and layered it with some ribbon and that cute heart. The heart is stamped on Riding Hood red cardstock with versamark and embossed it with white embossing powder. I also stamped the "cherish" sentiment with Versafine ink and embossed it with clear powder so that it would stand out against the patterned paper.

I used one of the beautiful sentiments and the Small Scallop border die for the inside.

For my second card I used the awesome cupid image from the set. I stamped it with Versafine ink and used clear embossing powder so it would stand out. I have to say that the specks you see in the picture is the light reflecting off of the embossing - the image is fully filled in and gorgeous in real life. I also used another one of the sentiments in the Framed Greetings die and layered the bottom with the Jumbo Scallop die and the Scalloped Scallop die. I added a prima rose and some Swarovski pearls for accents.

I used two more of the stamps for the inside. The music notes were inked in Memento London Fog ink and stamped off once. The "Love" sentiment is stamped over top in Pretty in Pink ink.

Here are some details about the upcoming release on December 1st at 10 PM EST:

• The MFT release is on December 1st at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available on December 1st at 10 PM EST.

• The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month.


• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog at 11 AM EST. Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 $10 Gift Vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

Thanks for stopping by!

MFT Teasers - Pure Innocence

Hello friends and Happy Monday! I know I've told you before that Monday is my favorite MFT teaser day since it's Pure Innocence day. Today I have two cards to share with you. To see teasers from the design team and our amazing December team, check Kim's blog at 11am EST. Have you seen the December team's work? They're rocking this release!

First up is Pure Innocence Splish Splash. I just love these Boy and his Dog sets, and this one is no exception. I've paired him with some Basic Grey Marjolaine papers and pieced his overalls and coat. The clouds are cut with the Die-namics Cloud Trio die out of some MFT felt. I've also used the Little Open Scallop strip die and some baby braddies, both in the corners as well as on his coat.

I finished the inside off with another one of the sentiments from the set as well.
My second card uses Pure Innocence - Love You With All My Heart and this cutie comes with some awesome sentiments. I've used the November Dirty Dozen sketch from Splitcoast and some My Mind's Eye Quite Contrary papers. I also added a rolled rose cut from the die, a black Swarovski pearl, some crochet ribbon, and some baby braddies.

I also used the Perfect Bracket Edge die for the inside of the card.
Here are some details about the upcoming release on December 1st at 10 PM EST:

• The MFT release is on December 1st at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available on December 1st at 10 PM EST.

• The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month.


• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog at 11 AM EST. Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 $10 Gift Vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

Thanks for stopping by! I'll see you back tomorrow with another teaser.

MFT Teasers - Flower Silhouettes and Flapper Doodles

Welcome to Day 2 of MFT Teasers for our December release. I have two cards to share with you today and I know that the rest of the design team and our temporary Dec. team have more amazing things to show you as well. For links to all the designers sharing teasers today, check Kim's blog after 11am EST.

The new Flower Silhouette stamp and die set is so pretty! My die is stuck in the postal system somewhere, so I decided just to use one of the awesome sentiments from the set. I paired it with some Theresa Collins Christmas papers and the Die-namics Decorative Doily die and the Faux Crochet border die. I also added some royalty ribbon and some baby braddies.

I finished the inside off with another border and a sentiment from Merry & Bright.

I also made another card using those sassy Flapper Doodles. This set is called Cheers to a New Year and comes with 3 great sentiments that could easily be for any occasion. I paired them with some Crate Snow Day papers and some fabulous fringe. I cut some stars using the Stacking Stars die and added some Swarovski clear crystals.

Here are some details about the upcoming release on December 1st at 10 PM EST:

• The MFT release is on December 1st at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM ESThere in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available on December 1st at 10 PM EST.

• The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month.


• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog at 11 AM EST. Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 $10 Gift Vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

Thanks for stopping by! I'll see you back tomorrow with another teaser.

MFT Teasers - Textile Rectangle Frame Duo

Hey all! I can't believe it's already time for MFT Teasers for the December release. I also can't believe it's almost December - where did November go? Anyway, I have a couple of cards for you today. For a list of all the designers sharing teasers today (including our fabulous temporary team) you'll want to check Kim's blog after 11am EST.

My first card uses the new Textile Rectangle Frame and Stamp set duo. This is a fabulous new Die-namic shape with 3 matching frames and some fabulous sentiments. Here I've paired it with some Cosmo Cricket Wanted paper and the Stacking Stars Die-Namics die. I also added some cotton twill and sponged some tea dye over it to rough it up a little. The layout is from the Sweet Sunday sketch challenge.

I finished the inside off with another frame and sentiment from the set as well as a leftover stacking star, the Small Scallop Border die, and the Oval Chain Border die.
My second card uses the frame and die from Textile Rectangles, but uses a sentiment from Clearly Sentimental About Teaching. This set was available last month as the Triple Scoop set and will be fully released this month. I used some Basic Grey Jovial papers so that I could make a Christmas card for my son's teacher. This layout is the Mojo Monday sketch for this week.
The sentiment on the inside is from Merry & Bright and I used the Die-namics Small Scallop Border die and the Perfect Bracket Edge die.
Here are some details about the upcoming release on December 1st at 10 PM EST:

• The MFT release is on December 1st at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available on December 1st at 10 PM EST.

• The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month.


• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog at 11 AM EST. Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 $10 Gift Vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

Thanks for stopping by! I'll see you back tomorrow with another teaser. Have a great weekend!

A Thankful Wednesday Stamp Club

Happy Hump day friends! I'm playing along today with the MFT Wednesday Stamp Club challenge for this week. Seeing as it's Thanksgiving week for my American friends, we want to know what you're thankful for. Or alternatively we want to see your Thanksgiving themed cards, party favors, or table decorations. You'll find links to all the designers with samples over on Kim's blog at 11am EST. I hope you'll play along with us.

For my card I used Pure Innocence Bedtime Story and coloured her up to look like my daughter. I'm so thankful for my family. I love my two kids and lately we've been spending a lot of time reading. My son is working on improving his reading and my daughter is just learning how. I paired my image with some Jillibean Soup Pasta Fagioli papers and used Jen's sketch for you to try for the layout. I added some cotton twill and an Earth Girl button (currently being re-stocked) to finish it off.

I used both the Die-namics Open Scallop border die and the Star Border die for the inside of my card.Oh and before you go, check this out!

It's a pink and black Friday!

MFT is celebrating Black Friday, pink & black style. We're bringing you the savings early and extending the sale through Saturday. We like celebrating... what can we say?

From Wednesday, November 24th, through Saturday, November 27th, enjoy the following "Black Friday" specials:

Spend $25 and get a FREE Chocolate Kiss paper pack ($5.95 value, while supplies last). Use the code KISS at checkout. Please note that the $25 purchase is before applicable tax or shipping. To activate the discount, you will add $25 or more in products of your choice to your cart, then add a chocolate kiss paper pack to your cart. At checkout, please enter code and $5.95 will be deducted from your total.

OR

Spend $55 and get a FREE regular-sized stamp set of your choice ($15.95 value). Use the code FREESET at checkout. Please note that the $55 purchase is before applicable tax or shipping (free shipping within the US for orders of $55 or more). To activate the discount, you will add $55 or more in products of your choice to your cart, then add any stamp set priced at $15.95 to your cart. At checkout, please enter code and $15.95 will be deducted from your total.

*only one code may be used per order

See you soon friends!

Making a List!

I must confess - I'm a list maker. I love making lists. Whether they're on paper, on my ipod, in my calendar, doesn't matter - I've got them everywhere. So this little Pure Innocence girl from last month's MFT release speaks to me (Making a List - currently being re-stocked).

I stamped my image on some X-Press it blending cardstock and I paired her with some Jillibean Soup papers and some cork. The layout is from Taylor's sketch challenge and I added some baby braddies. I stayed pretty true to the sketch for once.

I finished the inside off by stamping the image again in London Fog ink and adding some matching patterned papers cut with the Die-namics Small Scallop border die.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you have a wonderful Monday and I'll see you back here soon.

Cute Willard!

Happy Friday! TGIF! I'm so glad to be at the end of the week and looking forward to the weekend. I've been sick with an awful cough and am looking forward to some quiet time to recuperate and maybe stamp a little too. I did see yesterday that Kraftin' Kimmie was sponsoring a sketch challenge over at Cute Card Thursday and I had to join in.

I wanted to get Willard inky - I bought him at Kraftin' Kimmie day and hadn't had a chance to use him yet. I love the look on his face. I coloured him up with my copics and paired him with some Basic Grey Jovial papers. I layered a snowflake cut from the MFT Let it Snowflake die over some felt ribbon and finished it off with a button and some twine.

I used liquid applique for the fuzzy parts of his hat (or tuque as we would say here in Canada). I use a Jody tip for the applique and let it dry overnight before heating it. I get the best results that way.
Enjoy your weekend friends! Thanks for stopping by.