A Simple Hi

Hi all!  We are smack dab in the middle of MFT Teaser Time and today we are featuring 2 new stamp sets, Monogram Alphabet and At the Movies Die-namics and Stamp Set.  


I used the Monogram Alphabet to create a clean and simple card.

I used a simple layout and some of my fave patterned papers ever.  I used one of the monogram borders and stamped it in Brilliance Graphite Black ink.  The "hi" was stamped using the Monogram Alphabet letters and some Stampin' Up dye ink.  The coverage was AWESOME and I didn't do a thing to "prepare" my stamp.  I usually just stamp it once on some scratch paper and then stamp on my card stock.  I just LOVE this font.  SO sweet and simple. 

Here are the details about the upcoming release on January 3rd at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on January 3rd from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on January 3rd at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on January 3rd just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Life Is About Creating Yourself

Hi all and thanks for stopping by today!  It's MFT Teaser Time and I have a card using Pearls of Wisdom, which was last month's Triple Scoop stamp set.  You still have a couple days to earn it for free.  Check out the details HERE on how you can earn this set.  It will be available for purchase on January 3rd at 10 PM EST with the rest of the amazing January release products.


I combined Pearls of Wisdom with several Die-namics dies: Oval Open Scallop Doily; Fringed Perennial; Layered Label.

I just love the Fringed Perennial flowers!  They are so dimensional and detailed!

The Layered Label Die-namics layer SO nicely over the Oval Doilies.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on January 3rd at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on January 3rd from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on January 3rd at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on January 3rd just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Happy Retirement, Barbara Anders!

Hi all!  I am popping in real quick to share a card I made to help celebrate my friend, Barbara Anders, retiring!  After MANY years working (20 at her current job), it's time for her to kick up her feet and lounge around all day.  LOL  (I'm joking, Barbara, I know you have BIG plans)


Barbara, you are super sweet, caring, and just an all-around wonderful person.  I'm so happy you are retiring and can enjoy more stamping, more gardening, more cleaning, more laundry... LOL.  My only regret is that you don't live closer.  I could surely help you occupy some time with chick flicks, stamping, and maybe you could help me with my laundry (you SAID you like doing laundry).  LOL


OK, I'm going to end my LOL fest and show you my LOL card.  I searched high and low for this stamp in my sentiments drawers and was SO excited to find it!  It hasn't been inked up before.  It must've been just for YOU.  

I used the soon-to-be-released Layered Hearts Die-namics die from MFT on this card, and threaded it with hemp.

Special thanks to Tammy Hershberger for inviting me to help celebrate Barbara's retirement.  To see who else is joining in the fun, please visit Tammy's blog for a complete list of participating friends.  :) 

See you soon!  :)  XOXO  

From the Heart - Layered Paper-Piecing Photo Tutorial

Hi all!  Today is day 2 of MFT Teaser Time.  Today's featured stamp set is Bunch of Hearts Flopsey, and it's a cutie!  Perfect for Valentine's Day or ANY time you want to send a bunch of love.

I used the new Mini Wavy Pennants along with the pole from the previously released Mini Pennants to anchor my greeting.  

The only thing I colored on this image was the blue shadow, the ground, the cheeks, and a couple shadows on Flopsey.  Flopsey was paper-pieced using Kraft card stock.  I paper-pieced all the hearts using 4 different layers and I show you how to do that below.

I went for lots of dimension with the hearts.

I can't get enough of the Fringed Perennial Die-namics that was released last month.  I made 2 in monochromatic colors and added a Dew Drop to the center of each.  

Here is a peek inside the card:

Let me show you how I achieved the layered, paper-pieced hearts.


First, either color Flopsey or paper-piece it like I did here.  I stamped the heart cluster on 4 different patterned papers and cut them out as shown. Each time you cut them out, cut out more and more hearts until you are left with a single heart.  You can see the way I cut them out to the right.

First, adhere the complete bunch of hearts.

Continue to layer them as shown.  I used thin, mini glue dots so they have a bit of dimension.  Dimensionals is TOO much, but glue or tape is not enough, so find something in between.

Here they are, all adhered and layered.  I love the dimension.  Who says you should pay regular postage for ANY card?  Not this chick.  LOL

Here is the cool new Mini Wavy Pennants Die-namics die.

If you don't have the original Mini Pennants, you'll want to grab that also, so you have a "pole" and more pennant options.  

Don't forget about one of my BFF Die-namics, Fringed Perennial.  It was love at first sight for me and this die.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on January 3rd at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on January 3rd from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on January 3rd at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on January 3rd just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

You're My Type of Chick - WSC 52

Hi everyone!  Today is a momentous occasion.  We celebrate 52 weeks of MFT Wednesday Stamp Club and I have done each and every one!  Have you missed any along the way?  You can print off the whole year's worth of sketches right HERE.


I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas holiday with your friends and family.  I know I did!  :)


Time to switch gears to hearts and love with this card using Own Your Story, Homespun Birdhouse (heart die), Hearts a Plenty Die-namics, and Simply Scallops Die-namics.

I left a lot of "white cream space" and kept this one clean and simple.

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!


Supplies:

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Ooh La La

Hi ladies and thanks for stopping by today!  Lucky for all of us, today is day 1 of MFT Teaser Time!  In 7 short days, there will be a plethora of NEW stamp sets and Die-namics available for purchase, and as usual, they are AMAZING.  


We're kicking things off with Who's that Parisian Girl?.  She is classy and tres chic!

I went for a classy, classic parisian look (well MY interpretation of that anyway...).  I found some gorgeous patterned papers from My Mind's Eye that fit the bill!  She is colored with Copic markers.  After coloring the image, I stamped the small Eiffel Tower on the "ground line" to show it off in the distance.  There are 2 sizes of the Eiffel Tower included in the set and for those of you who LOVE matchy-matchy... there is a matching Die-namics die in a larger size.  LOVE that.  (You'll see that on the inside of my card if you scroll down a bit.)

I tied my twill bow with my Bow Easy (bought mine on E-bay for $6 with free shipping).  

I love the bold "I ❤ Paris" stamp that is included in the set.  I went bold, and stamped it in Brilliance Graphite ink along the side of the main image panel.  Check out that awesome coverage!

Here is a peek inside.  I included the bold sentiment, a fun quote included in the set, and the Eiffel Tower Die-namcs.  LOVE that thing. It is SO gorgeous!

 *swoon*

Here is another die I used on my card, Mini Tabs Foursome.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on January 3rd at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on January 3rd from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on January 3rd at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on January 3rd just before the release party, on the MFT blog.