Scrapbook Queens June Design Team Projects

Hey all!  Just wanted to pop by quickly on this way too early Monday morning and share some of my design team cards from Scrapbook Queens.  But first, can I just say Yippeee?! Because I think we've finally reached the end of the postal strike up here in Canada.  I'm so ready to receive my mail - I have some stamps that I've been waiting for rather impatiently!

June's design team package was chock full of yummy papers from Echo Park.  We used the Walk in the Park line and there was some Summertime thrown in there as well.

For my first card I paired the papers with MFT's Loveasaurus (currently being re-stocked).  He's still one of my fave stamps.

This card uses MFT's Pure Innocence Start the Day With Whee and I added the Die-namics Fresh Cut Grass die.

And lastly I used MFT's Pure Innocence My Balloon and paired her with the Scallop Ribbon Border die.

Hope you have a great day!!  I'm keeping this short and sweet as we're off to the playground before it gets too hot!  I'll see you back here Wednesday for another MFT sketch!  Later taters!

Scrapbook Queens May Design Team Projects

Hello there!  I wanted to pop by and share the remainder of my Scrapbook Queens design team cards for this month.  We were playing with some American Crafts Dear Lizzy Enchanted papers.  I also used this opportunity to catch up on some of the MFT sketches I have missed.

For my first card, I used Sketch #20 and the Well Worn Greetings stamp and die set.  I turned my oval instead of nesting it in the bigger shapes.  I also omitted the heart when I inked my sentiment stamp and inked it with a pink marker instead.  I also used the Hearts A Plenty die and the Simply Scallops Medium die.  

For my second card I used the Just My Type stamp set and die.  I am seriously in LOVE with this set.  I added a bit of denim behind my typewriter and some ruffled ribbon for a little contrast.  This was MFT Sketch # 18.    

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I'll see you back here on Saturday with another Kraftin' Kimmie challenge!

Scrapbook Queens April Design Team Projects

Hey all!  Hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend!  I wanted to pop by and share a couple of the cards I made with this month's Scrapbook Queens design team kit.  We were working with Bo Bunny Gabrielle papers and some fun embellishments.


For this first card I used MFT's Own Your Story stamp set and Four Point frame die.  I stamped it on Kraft paper with Memento Rich Cocoa ink.  I distressed all the edges and sponged them with some tea dye as well.  The flower and butterfly were both embellishments included in our design team kit.

My second card was a bit of a risk for me.  I must have waffled back and forth for over a half an hour about this card.  I had this paper with a beautiful butterfly, and I really wanted to use the butterfly as the focal point of the card - but I couldn't get over the feeling that it was just a little creepy.   I decided to use some vellum over top of the patterned paper to soften some of the details - and make it seem a little less creepy.  I stamped a sentiment from this month's Triple Scoop set - Clearly Sentimental About Success (the triple scoop set is free with the purchase of three full sized sets) onto some wide twill and used some tea dye on it as well.  

I also used the 3/8" Rosette die to add a pleated paper border along the bottom of the twill.  Karen Motz, one of our fabulous challenge team member, actually has a fabulous video on her blog HERE on how to use this die to make a pleated panel.  

If you're interested in seeing what the rest of the Scrapbook Queens design team did with these gorgeous papers, you can check out the design team gallery right here.  Thanks for stopping by today - I'll see you back here tomorrow for another MFT sketch challenge!

MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge #16

Top of the morning to you!!  It's Wednesday and that means it's time for another MFT sketch challenge.  I must admit that I loved this week's sketch - I wasn't sure I would at first, but it all came together really well.  For my card I used Claire Keay's Hello Sunshine and paper pieced her hat and sweater with patterned papers.  The papers are actually from this month's Scrapbook Queens design team kit and they are Bo Bunny Gabrielle.  I gave her sweater some brad buttons and mounted her on the new Open Scallop Doily die.  The rest is all pretty straightforward.  

Here is this week's sketch:

Remember, you can get all the details by visiting the MFT Blog and the MFT forum on SCS (look for the most recent WSC thread).  You'll need to upload your card in 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!

Go get sketchy with MFT!

Scrapbook Queens March Design Team Projects Part 2

Happy Tuesday!  I just wanted to pop by and share the rest of my March Scrapbook Queens projects using Graphic 45 Once Upon a Springtime papers.

For my first card I used the Sassy & Sweet stamp set and Sweet Stack Labels dies.  I clear embossed the animal print on Gumdrop Green cardstock.  I also used the 3/8" Rosette die to pleat the paper along the left side and added a Simply Scallops border in black along the bottom.  The layout is this month's dirty dozen sketch over at Splitcoast.

For my last card I used Inspired by Butterflies (currently being restocked) and kept it pretty simple.  Some stitching and brads and a popped up butterfly was all this one needed.  

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I'll see you back here tomorrow for a new MFT sketch challenge!  

Scrapbook Queens March Design Team Projects Part 1

Happy Monday!  I wanted to pop by and share a couple of the cards I made with the Scrapbook Queens March design team kit.  This month we played with Graphic 45 Once Upon a Springtime papers.  I must admit to a little fear when I pulled them out - they're definitely not my usual style.  But I had fun working with them and I paired them with some MFT goodies.   

My first card uses Pure Innocence Butterfly Kisses as well as the Die-namics Butterflies die (currently being re-stocked).  This layout is actually this weeks WSC sketch and there's still time for you to play along.  Full details can be found here.  

For my second card I didn't want to cover this cute fairy paper, so I used a sentiment from Pure Innocence Believe in Magic and paired it with the Framed Greetings stamp and die set.   

Stop back tomorrow and I'll have another two cards to show you from the same kit!  Have a great day!

Scrapbook Queens February Design Team Projects Part 2

Hey all!  Things will be busy here on my blog for the next little bit as MFT teasers start on Friday.  But I did want to share the rest of the projects I made with my design team kit from Scrapbook Queens.  We worked with Echo Park Be Mine papers which are super fun, and in fact I already have been in to get some more.  

For this card I paired the papers with Pure Innocence Sending a Box of Love stamp (currently being restocked) as well as a panel cut with the Framed Greetings die.  I also pleated the ribbon along the bottom and added some baby braddies in the top right corner.  

For my last project, I decided to make a decorative ball using the Rolled Flower die.  I took a Styrofoam ball and coloured it with a pink copic marker.  Then I cut many flowers (a whole 12x12 sheet worth!) and hot glued them to the ball.  I used a pearl head pin to secure the ribbon loop but I also gave it a dab of hot glue for safety.  I love the way it turned out.  

That's all I've got for you today, except to mention that Kim has a special announcement over on the MFT blog.  You'll definitely want to go check it out!  I'll see you back tomorrow with a teaser.

Scrapbook Queens February Design Team Projects Part 1

Happy Sunday!  Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.  We get a long weekend here as it's a holiday tomorrow and I'm SO looking forward to an extra day off.  

I wanted to pop by and share a couple of my design team projects for Scrapbook Queens.  This month we worked with Echo Park Be Mine papers.  They are so gorgeous and I've already had to replenish my stash!

Firstly I created a card using a new Kraftin' Kimmie stamp - this is Judy!  I also used a sketch from this week's Kraftin' Kimmie challenge.

Then I decided to use Samantha for this card.  The pink panel that she's mounted on is the reverse side of one of the patterned papers.  

I'm going to keep this short and sweet as I'm off to get some dinner ready.  I hope you'll come back on Tuesday to see the rest of my projects!  Thanks for stopping by.

Scrapbook Queens January Design Team Projects

Hey all!  Hope you're having a good week.  I wanted to pop by and share some projects I made for Scrapbook Queens with our January design team kit.  This month we were playing with Basic Grey Jovial papers as well as some Tim Holtz tape and some Jovial chipboard stickers. 

For my first card I kept it really simple.  I used the Polka Dot Greetings stamp set and die and added some stitching and brads along with some of that Tim Holtz tape.  Love these colours together. 

For my second card, I really wanted to use this super cute bird sticker, so I paired him with the Banner Strip Die-namic with mini alphabet and some twine.  The gifts are another one of the stickers from the same sheet.  I thought this would be a great thank you card for a Christmas gift.  

I knew when I saw these papers that I wanted to use this cute Pure Innocence Ladybug stamp.  I paired her with the Dainty Lace Doily die and used one of Karen's Sweet Sunday sketches.  I added some stitching around the image panel and changed the stitch up at one point. 

Lastly I decided to make a tag.  I think this would be super cute accompanying a journal as a gift.  I used Pure Innocence Making a List and paired her with the Rosette die.  I also used some Jenni Bowlin border stickers that were in my kit and a Kaisercraft stamp for the background. 

I'm going to leave it at that for tonight since I'm running short on time.  Scrapbook Queens carries MFT stamps and Die-namics for my local peeps, and for those who aren't local, you can follow the links above.  Thanks so much for stopping by!  I'll see you back on Friday for MFT teasers!!

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!