My Favorite Things Stamps...WSC # 138 and Catered Crop Swap - Map It...Good Times!

Hey stampin' friends...and scrappin' friends! Just popping by to share a page that I made with some NEW My Favorite Things stamps and Die-namics from the August release. I have to say I'm really missing the MFT monthly ScrapSketch...it was always great inspiration for me to get some pics scrapbooked each month...and I'm hoping they bring it back at some point...fingers crossed!  In the meantime,  I thought I could use this week's MFTWSC138 for some pics from our weekend in the Muskokas at my brother's girlfriend's, family cottage on Lake Rosseau. I am also entering this page in the Catered Crop Swap - Map it Recipe Swap (I used some map-themed pattern paper from the BasicGrey Serenade 12X12 paper pack.)

Here is the great sketch that I used and made some minor adjustments to fit my pic size.

My son, Kieran, did some tubing at the cottage and he had a great time...although he didn't have quite the "need for speed" that I thought he would...I was totally okay with that, smile! I love the expression on his face in this pic and so I wanted to really make it the focal but I have a several other tubing pics that I plan to scrapbook on smaller 6X4 and 3X4 "cards" to fit in the pockets of a divided sleeve from my We R Memory Keepers Albums Made Easy.  I used BasicGrey Serenade 12X12 papers and My Favorite Things Stamps Replenishments Heavyweight Card Stock in Steel Grey, Steel Blue, Smooth White and Sno Cone. I also used MFT Premium Dye Ink in Fuse, Steel Blue and Kraft.

The NEW LLD Accent It - World Traveler Die-namics was perfect for my page...I used the ship icon and layered it with Circle STAX and Pierced Circle STAX Die-namics. I also used the NEW LLD Document It - Enjoy the Journey Stamp set. I stamped some random arrows with the arrow stamp from the LLD Document It - Enjoy the Journey Stamp set in Kraft Premium Dye Ink. I added a smattering of epoxy dots here and there too.

I also used the LLD Accent It - Celebrate Die-namics for the title cut from Smooth White Heavyweight Card Stock. I also used some map paper from the BasicGrey Serenade 12X12 paper pack for the Map It Recipe Swap at Catered Crop Swap to cut the fishtail flags with the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics. I stamped the detour stamp from the LLD Document It - Enjoy the Journey Stamp set with Steel Blue Premium Dye Ink on Smooth White Heavyweight Card Stock and cut it out.

Here, I used the Catch a Wave Border Die-namics I wrapped some Hemp cord around and a cute anchor from the LLD Accent It - World Traveler Die-namics. I also used the smallest die from the Fishtail Flags STAX Die-namics, cut more map paper and stamped the date with the LLD Document It - Days and Date Stamp set.


Well, thanks SO much for stopping by and having a wee peek at my 12X12 page for the My Favorite Things Stamps - MFTWSC138 sketch challenge and the Catered Crop - Map It Recipe Swap.

My Favorite Things Stamps...You ARR a Treasure!

Ahoy stampin' friends! Just stopping by today to share a card that I made with one of the super cute NEW My Favorite Things Stamps Pure Innocence Stamps from the August release...PI Pirate Boy! He's perfect for pirate themed birthday cards or Halloween...I think he is just so swashbuckling cute!

I used this older MFT sketch...new or old, MFT Sketches are a great resource when you need a little inspiration or jumping-off point!

I coloured the Pure Innocence Pirate Boy with my Copics and added in some stubble with a Copic Multi-liner pen. I paper pieced his pirate-ware. I used MME Mischievous 6X6 paper pad...one of my all time fave Hallow paper pads. I used the Jumbo Banner Day STAX Die-namics and Circle STAX 1 and 2. I also used the Sea Charms Die-namics and stamped a sentiment from the PI Pirate Boy Stamp set on pattern paper cut with the Sentiment Strips Die-namics with Tangy Orange Premium Dye Ink.

Here is the inside...I stamped a shadow image of the super cute PI Pirate Boy and another sentiment from the Pirate Boy Stamp set. I also added another charm with the Sea Charms Die-namic. 

Thanks SO much for stopping by and havin' a wee peek at my card with the Pure Innocence Pirate Boy!

My Favorite Things Stamps...WSC # 137 & BasicGrey Challenges # 100...Sunshine!

Hello stampin' friends! I thought I would make a card with the great sketch that they have this week at My Favorite Things Stamps...Wednesday Stamp Club # 137! I don't want summer to end...I plan on drinkin' in every last bit of the summer sunshine, just like this super sweet, Doodle Garden Take the Plunge girl! I also made this card for the BasicGrey Challenges...# 100...they have a theme challenge this week..Weather..I went for sunny weather!

Here is the great sketch that I used...I flipped it to fit the image!

 

For my card I inked up this adorable MFT Doodle Garden Take the Plunge girl and coloured her with my Copics. I used BasicGrey Mint Julep 6X6 paper pad and matted with MFT Replenishments Heavyweight Card Stock in Red Hot and Bubblegum Pink. I used the NEW Blueprints 6 and Blueprints 1. I also used my Rectangle STAX and the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics. I cut the ribbon from Primitive White Heavyweight Card Stock and stamped the sentiment from the Doodle Garden Take the Plunge Stamp set in Red Hot Premium Dye Ink.  I added the BasicGrey Fabric Brad from the Fact & Fiction collection.

 

Here is the inside...I stamped the cute DG Take the Plunge girl in Banana Split Premium Dye Ink on Primitive White Heavyweight Card Stock. I used elements from Blueprints 6 again and also used the NEW Layered Treat Tag Die-namics and NEW Trick OR Sweet Stamp set. The sentiment is stamped with Red Hot Premium Dye Ink and is from the Doodle Garden Aloha Stamp set. I added a Lemon Drop button tied with Hemp cord.  

Well, thanks SO much for stopping by and havin' a wee peek at my card with this week's Wednesday Stamp Club Sketch # 137 and for the BasicGrey Challenge # 100...Weather!

The Deconstructed Sketch...DS114...Pretty Pumpkin!

Hey stampin' friends! I'm always on the lookout for a great sketch and so I thought I would join The Deconstructed Sketch Challenge...DS114 this week! I LOVE this sketch and I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to play with some gorgeous NEW Authentique papers and more of the  fun NEW stamps and Die-namics that I got from My Favorite Things Stamps in the August release.

Here is the great sketch that I used...DS114!

I made the card-base 6x6 from Kraft cardstock and used the gorgeous new Authentique Thrilling 6x6 paper pad...LOVE this new collection for Halloween! I matted with MFT Replenishments Heavyweight Card Stock in Tangy Orange, Black Licorice and Steel Grey. I coloured up the super sweet NEW Pure Innocence girl Pretty Pumpkin with my Copics and paper pieced her out-fit...she is SO pretty...LOVE her to bits! I also pulled out the NEW Square Pierced STAX Die-namics and the Square STAX 1 and 2. I'm have SO much fun with the NEW Trick Or Sweet Stamp set and the coordinating NEW Layered Treat Tag Die-namics.  I stamped the Happy Halloween sentiment from the Trick Or Sweet Stamp set with MFT Premium Dye Ink in Tangy Orange. I also used the spooky definitions text stamp from the Trick Or Sweet Stamp set and stamped it on the circle embellishment with MFT Steel Blue Premium Dye Ink. I cut the little circle embellishment with the little doily die from NEW Blueprints 6 and Circle STAX. I also used the pretty scalloped border from the NEW Blueprints 6.

Here is the inside...I stamped the shadow image of the NEW Pure Innocence Pretty Pumpkin girl in MFT Tangy Orange Premium Dye Ink on MFT Primitive White Heavyweight Card Stock. I also used another sentiment "EEK" from the NEW Trick Or Sweet Stamp set.

Well, thanks SO much for stopping by and havin' a wee peek of my card for this week's Deconstructed Sketch Challenge...DS114 with PI Pretty Pumpkin!

My Favorite Things Stamps...Sweet Greetings!

Hey stampin' friends! I wanted to share this card that I made with the super cute NEW Pure Innocence Pretty Pumpkin Stamp set from the My Favorite Things Stamps August release. I LOVE PI Pretty Pumpkin to bits she is SO cute yet SO versatile...she is definitely not just for Halloween! I made this fun, vibrant birthday card with her....perfect to send some sweet greetings to a special someone!

I made the card with AC Amy Tangerine Sketchbook 6X6 paper pad. I coloured the PI Pretty Pumpkin girl with my Copics and paper pieced her out-fit, cut her out and popped her up on the Open Scallop Doily Duo. I stamped one of the several cute and versatile sentiments from the PI Pretty Pumpkin Stamp set on pattern paper cut with the Dog Tag Die-namics and tied with Hemp cord. The flowers are made with the Flower Medly Die-namics and added black brads to the centers of the flowers.

Not sure if you noticed that I made my own tissue paper/Washi Tape for this card. It is FUN and easy!

 

All you need is some white tissue paper, double-sided tape, stamps and ink. I used several of the little accessory stamps from various MFT Stamp sets...a great way to use the little hearts, flower, stars and fun sentiment stamps that MFT includes in many of their stamp sets. I used the great pattern and accessory stamps in the Lollipop Treat - Halloween, Love and Birthday Stamp set and of course, if you have the fabulous Washi Patterns Stamp set, use it, it's perfect for making your own Washi tape. 

 

I love the semi-transparent feel of the tape using white tissue paper cut and layered over inexpensive double sided tape (I used tape from the dollar store not my good Scor-Tape). Then stamp away, on the tissue paper that is adhered to the double-sided tape, with all the various accessory stamps or border stamps that you have in your stash.

Finally, peel the backing off and adhere to your card/paper, scrapbooking page.

Here is the inside of the card and more "homemade" tissue/Washi Tape, a few more pretty flowers with the Flower Medley Die-namics. I also used the High Rise Lowercase Alphabet Die-namics for the sentiment.

Well, thanks SO much for stopping by and havin' a wee peek at my card with the sweet NEW Pure Innocence Pretty Pumpkin and  I hope you get a change to make your own tissue tape/Washi tape with all your accessory and border stamps!

My Favorite Things Stamps...WSC # 136...A BOO from Me to You!

BOO! Hey, stampin' friends! I couldn't resist the great sketch this week for the MFT Wednesday Stamp Club Challenge or the chance to play with my fabulous new Halloween stamps and Die-namics from the MFT August release!

Here is the fun sketch that they have this week!

I made my card 6x6 from Kraft Cardstock and matted with MFT Replenishments Heavyweight Card Stock in Tangy Orange, Black Licorice, Steel Grey and Sour Apple. I used MME Black Bird 12 X12 papers and paired them with the super cute NEW a´ la modes Bewitching. I coloured the ALM Bewitching girl with my Copics and paper pieced her out-fit and cauldron. I added a little sparkle to her witch's brew with the MFT MIX-ables Sheer Sparkle Glitter Glaze. I also used the NEW Trick or Sweet Stamp set and coordinating Layered Treat Tag Die-namics and stamped the spooky definition text and circle sentiment element with MFT Steel Blue Premium Dye Ink. I used the Pierced Circe STAX and the Halloween Charms Die-namics.

Here is the inside...I used the fabulous NEW Trick or Sweet Stamp set...I love the spooky definition text stamp in this set...I stamped it with MFT Steel Blue Premium Dye Ink and I stamped one of the circle stamp elements from the NEW Trick or Sweet Stamp set in Steel Blue and Sour Apple Premium Dye ink. I stamped the ALM Bewitching girl in Tangy Orange Premium Dye ink.

Well thanks SO much for stopping by and havin' a wee BOO at my card for this week's MFTWSC136!

My Favorite Things Stamps...Cottage Birthday!

Hey Stampin' friends! I've been enjoying a bit of a stampin' and bloggin' break, soaking up the beautiful summer sun! We've been camping and have another camping trip planned this month and we are looking forward to our trip to Chicago at the end of the month too.  We were SO lucky to get an invite to spend the civic long weekend at my brother's girlfriend's (Kate) family cottage on Lake Rosseau in Muskoka. WOW! What a fabulous time we had! It was Kate's mother's birthday so I made this card for Martha before we hit the road. 

I thought this pretty BasicGrey Mint Julep paper had a summery, cottage feel. I made the card 6X6 from Kraft heavyweight Card Stock and matted with MFT Heavyweight Card Stock in Red Hot.

I used this sketch as a jumping-off point for this card.      

I used the MFT Inspired By the Front Porch - Spring Stamp set...the image looks exactly like the cottage porch and was perfect for my card. I stamped the porch image in MFT Kraft Premium Dye Ink on Primitive White Heavyweight Card Stock and cut it out with the Circle STAX. I  layered it over a Pierced Circle cut from Red Hot Heavyweight Card Stock with the new Pierced Circle STAX. I also added some pretty MFT Replenishments Kraft Grosgrain ribbon and added a blue button tied with Hemp cord. I cut the tag from Primitive White Heavyweight Card Stock with the tag die from the Blueprints 2 and stamped the sentiment from the Lisa Johnson Designs Birthday Greetings Stamp set. The flowers are from the new Blueprints 5 set and are cut from Banana Heavyweight Card Stock I used a Copic Toner Grey marker to enhance the embossed line in the flower.

 
Here is the inside... I stamped another sentiment from the Lisa Johnson Birthday Greetings in Red Hot Premium Dye Ink and a few more pretty Banana and Red Hot flowers from Blueprints 5.

 Thanks for stopping by and havin' a wee peek at my card!