My Favorite Things...May MFT Teaser Time Day 2...Two Scoops for Flopsey!

Hello stampin' friends! Well, We are hopping right along with more teasers for the May release. Here are the details about the upcoming release on May 1 at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on May 1 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 May 1 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 May 1 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

I've used this sweet bunny, Flopsey, from the new Two Scoops for Flopsey stamp set. He sure makes me long for summer and two scoops of some yummy Gelato! I thought I would use these pretty MME 6x6 Follow Your Heart, Be Happy papers that make me think of a warm summer breeze and a cool treat! I colourd Flopsey with my Copics and cut him out and pop-dotted him up on the panel cut with the new gorgeous Designer Labels 1 STAX Die-namics.  As I said yesterday, I can't get enough of the new Mini Scallop Edge Die-namics and so I used it again on my Flopsey card. I cut some Twill tape with the larger of the 2 ribbon Die-namics from the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics and tucked the little twill flags under my flowers. I stamped one of the cute sentiments from this set on the smaller ribbon die. I sprinkled around some pink half pearls and added some Honeydew Twinery Twine from MFT.

Here is the inside...I stamped Flopsey again and used another one of the cute sentiments from this set.

Thanks SO much for stopping by and having a wee peek at my MFT Teaser for today! Please hop on over to Kim's blog for a list of links to all the other MFT Designers with sweet creations to share with you today.

Happy Stampin'!

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My Favorite Things Stamps...WSC # 69...Two Souls...!

Hello stampin' friends! I am back to share the card that I made with this week's fabulous MFT Wednesday Stamp Club Sketch! If you would like to get sketchy with us just make a card or creation following this week's sketch and upload it to the SCS using the proper keyword, MFTWSC69 by Tuesday, May 1st at noon EST, for your chance at our weekly prize! The lucky winner will receive a $15 gift voucher and if the winner uses MFT stamps, they will receive $5 in bonus bucks, for a total of $20!!! 

My co-worker asked me to make a wedding card for her boyfriend's daughter's nuptials. The wedding couple are from Calgary, Alberta and are country through n' through! She asked me if I could incorporate a country theme into the card and use the wedding colours, purple and teal. So, I put my thinking cap on and this is what I came up with.

I followed this week's MFTWSC69 sketch and I flipped it on its side and added a sentiment panel but I think you can still see the original layout. It was great not having to worry about the card design at least...gotta love the MFTWSC sketches for that!

I decided on BasicGrey Plumeria 6x6 papers and I wanted the card to be a little more elegant so I used a beautiful sentiment from the Clearly Sentimental about Romance stamp set for the focal. I stamped it on patterned paper cut from the Clearly Sentimental Label Die-namics. I added lots of felt Royal Roses cut from My Favorite Felt in Wisteria and Blue Skies. I cut some of them to be a bit smaller to vary the size. I had the purple tulle in my stash and it really added to the wedding theme as did the gold brads, gold hat pin and gold pearls from my stash too. To incorporate the country theme I used the Cowboy hat and boot charm from the MFT Country Charms Die-namics set.

Here is the inside...I used the layered Labels, Fishtail Flags, Pinking edge, Country Charms, Royal Rose Die-nmaics here too. The sentiment is from the Big Greetings Stamp set. 

 I was inspired by Inge's gorgeous door hanger here to make one for the newlywed couple to hang on the door on their weeding night. I thought it would be fun to make it a bit sassy too and had the perfect idea. So, I coloured up the PI Cowboy and Cowgirl with my Copics and paper pieced them. I cut them out and pop-dotted them on the door hanger which is the Wine Bottle label from the MFT Let's Toast set. I used this "Knockin' Boots" sentiment from the Twisted Sentiments set that you can find here in the Tounge in Check section at MFT. 

Well, thanks So much for moseying on over and havin' a wee gander at my country inspired wedding card and door hanger! Swing on over to Kim's blog for links to all the other MFT Designers with cards for the new MFTWSC69 sketch!

Happy Stampin'!

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My Favorite Things Stamps...May MFT Teasers Day 1...Who's That Girl Plays Golf!

Hello Stampin' friends! Today we are ready to tee-off with the May MFTeasers and we are starting this round with this super cute new Who's that Girl Plays Golf stamp and several fun sentiments that comes in the set. 

First, here are the details about the upcoming release on May 1 at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on May 1 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 May 1 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 May 1 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

I just think this golf/birthday themed WTG stamp and sentiments set is SO cute and playful and I wanted to make my golfing girl have a fun, bright and funky golfing outfit and bag, just like the pros! So, I pulled out this older BasicGrey pad called Life of the Party from my stash. Then, I coloured my WTG Plays Golf with my Copics and paper pieced her pants, top, glove, and part of her bag. I coloured a second arm and cut it out so that the paper piecing of her top and arm would be level and in proper dimension. I coloured the interior of the golf bag with my a yellow Copic marker as it was a bit to tight to paper piece around the golf clubs. I added a little shading around the WTG with my BG0000 Copic maker.

Once again, in this release we have fabulous Die-namics for you to add to your collection. I have used one of my new absolute faves...the Mini Scallop Edge Die-namics. I can't get enough of it...it just adds the perfect little detail. I also used the great new Squiggle Border Die-namics and I added some red peals along it.  I also stamped part of one of the cute sentiments on the Wavy Flag Die-namics.

Here is the inside...I stamped just the WTG by taking a baby wipe and wiping away the borderline around the image. I used another one of the "tee-riffic" sentiments in this set and the sweet stacks Die-namics with the larger ribbon die from the First Place Award ribbon Die-namics.

Thanks SO much for swinging by and having a wee peek at my WTG MFTeaser card for today. Now play on through to Kim's blog for the links to the other MFT Designers with gorgeous creations featuring the new WTG Plays Golf set.

Happy Stampin'!
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My Favorite Things Stamps...WSC # 68...Dare to Dream!

Hello crafty friends! It's time for another FUN MFT Wednesday Stamp Club sketch challenge! I hope you can play along with us! Just make a card with the sketch and upload your card or creation to the SCS using the proper keyword, MFTWSC68 by Tuesday, April 24th at noon EST to be entered into the random draw for a prize.  The lucky winner will receive a $15 gift voucher and if the winner uses MFT stamps, they will receive $5 in bonus bucks, for a total of $20!!!  

I flipped the sketch this week and inked up this precious new MFT Mouse in the House, Do Not Disturb stamp set. It's the newest addition to the Pure Innocence line...gosh, I just love him to bits. I teamed him up with some gorgeous MME, Follow Your Heart - Be Amazing, 6x6 papers.

I coloured the Mouse in the House with my Copics and paper pieced the Chair, Ottoman and his shirt. I also used several Die-namics dies too. I stamped one of the sentiments from the Mouse in the House Do Not Disturb set on the tag from the Let's Toast Die-namics and Stamp set, used my Simply Scalloped border Die-namics and my Fishtail Tags STAX Die-namics. I added some Cappuccino Twinery Twine from MFT, a sprinkling of brown half-pearls and a few flowers here and there.

Here is the inside....I stamped the wee mouse again and another one of the sentiments from the set on a tag that I made with the Circle STAX Die-namics...the heart is stamped with one of the heart stamps from the Let's Toast Stamp set.

Thanks so much for stopping by and having a wee peek at my card for MFTWSC68. Swing on over to Kim's blog for a list of all the MFT Designers sharing cards with this week's gorgeous sketch! We hope to see your entry in this week's challenge over at SCS...remember there is a chance to win a prize if you do!!!

Happy Stampin'!
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My Favorite Things Stamps - Pure Innocence Sweet Safari VIP Collection!

Hello Stampin' friends! Welcome to the MFT Pure Innocence VIP kit Product Tour! This Sweet Safari VIP kit gives you the opportunity to purchase the upcoming Pure Innocence stamp sets and a new Die-namics die TWO WEEKS early from the May release date. You will also receive an EXCLUSIVE Mini Sentiment stamp set with this offer. The mini set will never be available for purchase again. The Pure Innocence Sweet Safari VIP Collection $33.95 - includes....Pure Innocence Giraffe Girl stamp set, Pure Innocence Freckles stamp set, Sweet Safari Sentiments mini (VIP exclusive stamp set - will never be offered for sale or be available again $9 value, FREE) and the Large Royal Rose Die-namics Die. The VIP collections always go SO quickly and I know this Sweet Safari VIP Collection will too....so don't wait too LONG on this one, smile!

 Here are my cards today featuring the adorable Pure Innocence Stamp sets and Die-namics die from the Sweet Safari VIP Collection. First up, is Pure Innocence Giraffe Girl....gosh I love this sweet stamp....SO cute!!! I coloured her and the Giraffe with my Copics and Paper Pieced her outfit! I used one of the many cute sentiments from the Giraffe Girl Stamp set but I think this one is my fave. The papers are BasicGrey Origins 6x6 pad.

and here is the inside of the Giraffe Girl card. I've used one of the sweet sentiments from the EXCLUSIVE VIP mini Sentiment set. This set comes FREE in the VIP kit and will not be available for purchase again.

Next up is the cute girlie from the, Pure Innocence, Freckles Stamp set. I just adore her...I coloured her with my Copics and paper pieced her outfit. I also used the Large Royal Rose Die-namics that comes in the VIP Sweet Safari Kit and cut it from My Favorite Felt, Bubblegum Pink. They Royal Leaves are cut from My Favorite felt, Jellybean Green. I stamped part of one of the sentiments that comes in the PI Freckles set on the Notched Tag Die-namics. The papers are BasicGrey Konnichiwa 6x6 pad.

 Here is the inside of my card and I stamped the second part of the sentiment on the sweet Stack Die-namics set.

Well, Thanks SO much for stopping by and having a wee peek at my cards and the details about the fabulous new Pure Innocence VIP Collection. Swing on over to Kim's Blog for a list of all the MFT Designers with inspiration to share and click here to go and add the Sweet Safari VIP Collection to your cart....it is only available while limited quantities last.

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My Favorite Things Stamps...WSC # 67...That Stinks!

Hey Stampin' friends! It's time to get sketchy at the MFT Wednesday Stamp Club! I love this week's sketch and I am sure you will too! Join the MFTWSC67, a great way to use your MFT stamps and Die-namics!!!

If you join us, be sure to get your entry into the Splitcoaststampers Gallery by Tuesday, April 17th at noon EST for your chance at our weekly prize and use the keyword MFTWSC67! The random winner will receive a $15 dollar gift voucher! If the lucky winner uses MFT stamps, they will receive 5$ bonus bucks, for a total of a $20!!!

For my card today, I inked up this super cute MFT A La Modes stamp set called It's Getting Deep! I just LOVE her to bits. I am in paper LOVE too with this new, BasicGrey Konnichiwa pad! So, I coloured up the ALM girl with my Copics and paper pieced her cute outfit, then fussy cut her out and popped her up on foam dots. I swapped out the rectangle panel in the sketch to use my OVAL STAX Die-namics...love, love, love the new STAX Die-namics!  I used my Open Scallop Border Die-namics die and cut it from both brown and orange cardstock and then inserted the negative bits from the orange die cut into the brown border die cut.  I used the Dog Tag Die-namics and stamped my fave sentiment from the It's Getting Deep set on it. I also added some Cappuccino Twinery Twine.

I have a little trick on how I tie bows on all my cards with ribbon and twine. I first saw this tip on Jennifer McGuire Ink blog many years ago when I scrapbooked. Maybe you know this tip but I just thought I would share a really easy and fool-proof way to tie a bow, without the need to call in your hubby or one of the kids to put a finger on the ribbon while you tie the bow, smile.

 First, punch a hole where you want the bow to be positioned. If you are using a thick ribbon or twill tape you will need a bigger hole for both tails to fit through. With twine punch a smaller hole so that the hole is covered by the twine.

Then feed the twine in through the hole from the back of the card.

 and pull the twine through to the front of the card.

 Now take the twine tail that is on the underside of the card and bring it around. Wrap it around as many times as you want to the back.

 then take that end and pull it through the hole too.

 Now, both tails are on the top of the card. Position either tale of the twine or ribbon on either side of the twine that is running across the length of the card.

 Now tie your bow and then trim the tails.

This is the card after and I wrapped the twine. I ended up wrapping it around twice. I hope you found this tip to be helpful!

Here is the inside of my card....I stamped the It's getting Deep, ALM girl again and used a sentiment from the MFT ALM Face Time stamp set.

Well, thanks so much for stopping by and having a wee peek at my card for the MFTWSC67! Take a swing on over to Kim's blog and see a list of all the MFT designers with some sketchy inspiration for you today!

Happy Stampin'!
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MFT Creative Challenge, It's all About Mom!

Hello Stampin' Friends! Welcome to our Design Team Creative Challenge, a monthly feature, where we challenge our design team to explore their creative side with a specific theme, product or technique. This month "it's all about Mom!" Be Sure to check out the MFT blog to see a list of all the designers with creative project ideas for you today!

I'm sharing a card and wine bottle tag that I made for my Mom for Mother's day! I used this super cute Pure Innocence Cute-A-Tude girl, that I just LOVE! My mom's favourite colour is red (and I love it too) so I pulled out these beautiful Echo Park, This & That Graceful 6x6 papers for the card. I coloured the PI girl with my Copics and paper pieced her dress, then popped her up on the panel created with the Oval STAX Die-namics and the Decorative Doily Die-namic. I also used the Monarch Border Die-namics and Pinking Edge Die-namics.

I created the sentiment by stamping the "I love you" stamp from the PI Rose set and the word "Mom" from one of the sentiment stamps in the PI Cute-A-Tude set. then I cut it out using Joanne B.'s "cut and re-cut technique" with the Chat Bubble Die-namics. To embellish I used some white cotton lace trim and Cherry Blossom flowers with the Royal Leaves Die-namics and of course, lots of pearls...I love me some pearls, if you haven't noticed, smile!

The wine bottle tag was created with the Let's Toast Stamp and Die-namics set, the Fishtail Flags STAX Die-namics, Oval STAX Die-namics and the Decorative Doily Duo and embellished to coordinate with the card.

Here is the inside of my card...I stamped the PI Cute-A-Tude girlie again. Here is another sentiment that I created with 2 different sentiment stamps just like on the front of the card. One from the PI Rose set and then the word "Mom" from a sentiment from the PI Cute-A-Tude! A little tip on how I do this...I ink only the portion of the sentiment stamp that I want to use. I find that my little Memento Dew Drop inks work well for getting the ink in the precise spot. I wipe away any ink that accidentally ends up on any of the surrounding letters with a baby wipe or my finger. I find that if I stamp the last word(s) first, it is easier to line up the beginning part of the sentiment, that is from another stamp. 

Well, thanks so much for stopping by and having a wee peek at my project for this month's MFT Creative Challenge! Please swing on over to the MFT blog to the listing of designers that have Mother's Day inspirational projects!

Happy Stampin'!
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