Chocolate = Happiness!

Hi there and Happy New Year!  I hope you all had a wonderful and safe evening!  We have had a yummy dinner and are about to play Just Dance (1,2 and 3) on the Wii!  It will be alot of fun!  Anywho...I'll get on to why you're here!

It's the 5th day of teasers from My Favorite Things and it's one of my favorite days......à la mode day!!  We are introducing two new à la modes:  Dip Me in Chocolate and Genie!

Head on over to Kim's blog for a link to each designer!

I used Dip Me in Chocolate for my card.  I paired her with some MME Honey Cake papers.  She was colored with Copics, was cut out and popped up for dimension on a tag cut with the Die-namics Tag You're It die.  The tag was finished with some chocolate twill an orange button and some linen thread.  The sentiment was cut out with the Die-namics Bracket Tab die.  The scallops down the side were made with the Simply Scallops Medium.  Some rounded corners made with a Corner Chomper and machine stitching finish the card.

Here are the Die-namics I used:

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.

Thanks for stopping by!

MFTeasers: Day Four!

Hi there and Happy New Year's Eve!  Can you believe that it's the last day on 2011?  I hope you all have a fantastic New Year's and if you're going to be out driving, please be safe!

It's day four of teasers from My Favorite Things and today we are introducing At the Movies Stamp Set and Die-namics and Monogram Alphabet!

Head on over to Kim's Blog for direct links to each designer's blog!

I used both At the Movies and the Monogram Alphabet on my card.  The main image sentiment was stamped in Dark Chocolate and Poppy Parade inks.  The film strip frame and tag were both cut out using the At the Movies Die-namics dies.  The scallops down the side were made with the Simply Scallops Large.  The arrow was cut out with scissors.  Some machine stitching and twill ribbon finish the front.  All of the patterned papers are My Mind's Eye Love Me.

Here is a look at the inside.  I used the Monogram Alphabet for "LOVE" and the You is part of a sentiment from At the Movies that I simply masked off.  Oh, and don't pay attention to that little portion down the right side where there is no stitching.  I had a sewing machine malfunction :)

Here are the Die-namics I used:

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.

Thanks for stopping by!

MFTeasers: Day Two!

Hi there and welcome back to day two of teasers from My Favorite Things!  Today is an exciting day for me because Flopsey is back!!!  We are introducing the newest Flopsey set, Bunches of Hearts.  You are going to love him!!

Head on over to Kim's blog for a link to each designer!

I was thrilled to see Flopsey back in the release line up!  I colored him with Copics, adding some Glitter Ritz to the hearts.  He was fussy cut out and popped up for dimension.  The Die-namics I used on today's card are the new (and awesome) Layered Hearts, First Place Award Ribbon (for the sentiment) and Hearts a Plenty.  Some machine stitching finishes the front.  The patterned papers are Yours Truly by Echo Park.

The heart on the inside was cut from My Favorite Felt in Cherry On Top.  A little machine stitching finishes the inside.

Here are the Die-namics I used:

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.

Thanks for stopping by!

MFTeasers: Day ONE!

Hi there!!  I can't believe that Christmas is over and we are ready for the first day of teasers for My Favorite Things!  This release is jam packed with fantastic new sets and Die-namics dies!  Today we are introducing Who's That Parisian Girl!  WTG goes to Paris!

Head on over to Kim's blog for a link to each designer!

Now onto my card....Who's That Girl was colored with Copics.  I cut her out with scissors and layered her on Dark Chocolate cardstock.  The sentiment was stamped in Dark Chocolate ink and was cut out with one of the Mini Tab Die-namics.  I LOVE the new Eiffel Tower Die-namics die....perfect with this set!  The Simply Scallops Medium Die-namics was used at the bottom.  Some machine stitching finishes the front.  All of the patterned papers are from the MME Six By Six Paris & Co. pad.

Here's a picture of the inside of the card.....just a sentiment, a strip of patterned paper and some machine stitching....

Here are the Die-namics I used on my card:

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.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sorry, My Head Was In the Clouds....

Hi there!  It's time for the My Favorite Things VIP New Product Tour!  We have a FANTASTIC new VIP kit for you featuring, for the second month in a row, Pure Innocence images!!! 

Head on over to Kim's Blog to see a full list of designers!

Here is the info on the the new VIP kit:

Pure Innocence In the Air VIP Collection $25.95

Pure Innocence Jump for Joy stamp set

Pure Innocence Plane Amazing stamp set

In the Air Sentiments mini (VIP exclusive stamp set - will never be offered for sale or be available again $9 value, FREE)

Rolled Scallop Flower Die-namics Die

Today, the MFT VIP will be released. It is a LIMITED QUANTITY product that gives customers the opportunity to purchase upcoming stamp sets and a new Die-namics die TWO WEEKS early.

The mini set that is included in the VIP kit for free will be EXCLUSIVE to the VIP kit and will never be available for purchase.

I used the adorable, Plane Amazing for my card.  She was colored with Copics, was fussy cut out and popped up for dimension.  I added some Ranger Glossy Accents to the lenses on her glasses.  The Flat Bottom Clouds were cut from Puff Cloud White My Favorite Felt.  One of the clouds was popped up on foam tape for dimension.  The scallops at the bottom of the card were made with the Simply Scallops Medium Die-namics die.  The sentiment was masked so that I could stamp each line on a sentiment flag cut using the Die-namics First Place Award Ribbon die.  Some machine stitching finishes the card.  The patterned paper is MME Lost and Found Two Breeze.

That's all from me today!  Thanks for stopping by!

Merry Christmas, Honey! {TCP Tuesday 189}

Hi there!  I have a card to share with you for this week's TCP Tuesday challenge.  Susan is our Hostess with the Mostess and has challenged us to use our Holiday Stamps!  This challenge couldn't have come at a better time since TCP just released some fantastic new holiday images!  

I used the new set Merry Christmas Honey paired with the fantastic new Cut Ups Anwhere Ribbon Slide.  The ribbon is the new Cranberry Seam Binding from TCP and the papers are MME The Merry Days of Christmas.  The image was colored with Copics.  The sentiment was cut out with Circle Nestabilities and was sponged with Riding Hood Red ink before removing from the die.  See the snowflakes?  They are from the awesome new Cut Ups Snowflake Lace Paper die.  The snowflakes were covered in Dazzling Diamonds and finished with an adhesive gem.  Some machine stitching finishes the card.

Here are the Cut Ups I used:

To find out all the TCP Tuesday details and how you can play along to win some Cat's Cash, just head on over to Alma's Blog!

Thanks for stopping by!

MFT December Creative Challenge ~ It's A Wrap!

Hi there!  It's time again for this month's Creative Challenge from My Favorite Things!  This month's challenge is called It's a Wrap!  We are focusing on creative gift giving solutions.....gift packaging, bows, tags, custom boxes, etc....

Be sure to check the MFT Blog for a list of designers who have creative gift solutions for you today!

I was in need of a small box for a gift and while I had out all of the supplies, made a tag that coordinates!

I made a pizza box using this tutorial on Splitcoaststampers.  These boxes are so simple to make!  The box was cut from Cherry Cobbler cardstock to match the colors in the Simple Stories Twelve Days of Christmas patterned paper.  The poinsettias were made using the Die-namics Upsy Daisy dies.  The sentiment, from Clearly Sentimental About Christmas, was masked so that I could separate the two words.  They were stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink onto a sentiment flag cut using the Die-namics First Place Award Ribbon die. I added some machine stitching and finished each flower/poinsettia with a twine tied button.  If you scroll down, you'll see that I made a belly band to hold the box closed.

Here is a picture of the belly band off of the box:

I used the Die-namics Tag You're It die, along with the Die-namics Upsy Daisy die and the Die-namics Fancy Flourish Die.  The sentiment is from the Christmas Ornaments Die-namics and Stamp Set.  Some checked ribbon, twine and a button finish the tag!

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Well, that's all from me today!  I hope I inspired you to try some creative gift packaging of your own!

Thanks for stopping by!

Raider Football!!!

Hi there and welcome to the My Favorite Things New Product Tour!  Everything you've seen peeked the last seven days is now available for purchase in the MFT Boutique!  But before you rush over to the store to get your goodies, why don't you hop around with the MFT Design Team to gather just a little more inspiration from those sets you've got your eye on!

Head on over to Kim's Blog for a link to each designer!

My card comes with a warning.....if you don't like the Oakland Raiders then this post might not be for you!  LOL!  I am married to a tried and true Oakland Raider fan.  My hubby, Frank, loves the Raiders so much he even has a Raider tattoo on his forearm.....but let's keep that between you and me, K?  When I saw the new All Star Die-namics and Stamp set I knew I HAD to make him a Raider card!  He's going to love it!

I die cut a football, stamping the threads in Fresh Snow ink.   See the little Raider emblem?  I found an image online, shrunk it down, cut it out and put it on the football!  The pedestal the football sits on was cut from black cardstock.    "Game On" was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black and is also a little die from the set.  I love that these dies give an impression on the cardstock.  I sewed around the circle one stitch at a time.  Jody does this all the time and even though my thumb was numb and tired from turning the dial on the sewing machine, it was well worth it for the look!  The letters were cut using the new By the Letters Die-namics dies.

Here is the finished inside with another sentiment from the set.  I think this is how my hubby really feels :)

And here's a close up of the football:

And the Die-namics I used:

Well that's all from me!  Thank you so much for stopping by!