Stamping A Latte

Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients Release!

2012-02-10T11:00:00.010-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Friday! Welcome to a very special Taylored Expressions release!

Key Ingredients Info and Inspiration - February 10-15 - learn all about this fantastic kit club and see samples from the Key Ingredients Design Team and the Baker's Dozen! Click here for all the info and start at Taylor's blog each day for all the inspiration.
February Key Ingredients featuring My Mind's Eye Lost & Found - Rosy begins shipping February 15th. Enroll now!
Exclusive Vintage Dreamer Stamp Set - find out how you can get your crafty little hands on this stylish new set at 50% off for a limited time!
Win a Key Ingredients Kit - you can win the March Kit to try out, or have a month added on to your current subscription. See Taylor's blog for all the details and to enter to win! It's easy!

It's no secret that I LOVE the Key Ingredients Kits from Taylored Expressions, and this month's kit is AMAZING! You can make SO many cards with each kit! I have created this set of four cards today...and you can see that I added layers...these are not CAS cards! I still have TONS of cardstock and patterned paper left to make ALOT more cards!

I've used the gorgeous new Vintage Dreamer set! I LOVE the bold patterns and this darling typewriter! I started with the kraft cardstock in the kit and stamped the large flourish stamp in a pattern. I then impressed the panel with the new and GORGEOUS Houndstooth/Damask Taylored Impression Plate. I think this is my favorite Taylored Impression Plate so far!

I cut Choice Buttercream paper from the kit with the Large Layering Doily Taylored Die and then cut the circles of cardstock and patterned paper with Circle Nestabilities. I arranged them where I wanted them on the card and then cut it down to where I wanted it. I sewed around each circle...stitch by stitch. That took awhile but I really love the look of it!

I stamped the typewriters twice for each card...once in Kraft and once in Choice Buttercream. I added sentiments to the buttercream "paper", cut it out and popped it up so it looks like the paper in the typewriter. I rolled it a bit for a more realistic look. I cut out the typewriters as well and they are popped up with Foam Tape onto the circle panels.

I added matching ribbon from this Key Ingredients kit to each card, and created the bows with The Bow Easy. I added a Prima Fairytale Rose (LOVE these) in the center of each bow.

I added black pearls in the top corner of each, and more stitching finishes them off! Here is a closeup of one of the typewriters. LOVE them!

Both the Baker's Dozen and the Key Ingredients Team are playing along today! Check out more inspiration from:

Thanks SO much for stopping by!

Recipe:

Stamps: Vintage Dreamer from Taylored Expressions

Paper: Choice Buttercream, Assorted Cardstock & Rosy (My Minds Eye), all from the February Key Ingredients from Taylored Expressions

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Close to Cocoa (SU!) and Chocolate Chip (SU!)

Accessories: Circle Nestabilities, Large Layering Doily Taylored Die, Damask/Houndstooth Taylored Impression Plate, Bow Easy, Ribbon and Roses from the February Key Ingredients, Janome Sew Mini and Foam Tape

Jodi

Taylored Expressions Calendar Challenge - February!

2012-02-09T11:00:00.086-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Thursday!

Welcome to the February Taylored Expressions Monthly Calendar Challenge! Have you been playing along? It's not too late...you can jump in any time and just catch up! For everyone who plays in 10 or more of these monthly calendar challenges in 2012, there will be a random draw for a Taylored Expressions prize pack valued at over $150.00!!

You may remember my January calendar HERE. I am working with the fabulous Desktop Calendar this year and am making this for my Mom. She loves it and I am REALLY going to try and work ahead so she doesn't have to keep giving it back to me so I can take my pics...lol.

For my February page I knew I wanted to go with a Valentine's Day theme, and since my Mom loves penguins, I pulled out the darling Will You Be Mine set. I stamped just the boy penguin and cut him out with Circle Nestabilities. I then layered this panel onto another circle and then onto a panel cut with the Medium Layering Doily Taylored Die (love this die. LOVE.) I added two panels on the bottom using the Fly Your Flag 2 Taylored Die out of Happy Days paper from Echo Park Papers. I love how it looks like an award!

I stamped the solid heart stamp from the Wreath of Love set in Memento Ladybug Ink. I added a sentiment from Will You Be Mine, "Happy Valentine's Day" and cut it out with Circle Nestabilities and layered it with Scallop Circle Nestabilities. I topped it off with a red heart cut with the Tiny Toppers Taylored Dies adorned with one of Taylor's Tiny Twinkles. I ALWAYS use Embellie Gellie to make putting these on a breeze!

I colored this cutie with Copic Markers and added one of Taylor's Tiny Twinkles in the center of the flower. I used my Prismacolor Pencils to add in some grass underneath him. Here is a closeup of this little sweetie. The entire panel is popped up with Foam Tape for dimension.

Here are the Taylored Dies I've used on my card:

Check out what my talented pals have done with this month's challenge here:

Jen Shults

Karen Giron
Melody Rupple
Regina Mangum
Taylor VanBruggen
Tori Wild

Make sure to head to Taylor's Blog for all the details about the Taylored Expressions Monthly Calendar Challenge!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!

Recipe:

Stamps: Will You Be Mine and Wreath Of Love from Taylored Expressions

Paper: Choice Snow White, Red Hot (MFT), Black Licorice (MFT) and Happy Days (Echo Park Papers)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Memento Ladybug

Accessories: Desktop Calendar, Medium Layering Doily Taylored Die, Fly Your Flag 2 Taylored Die, Tiny Toppers Taylored Dies, Circle Nestabilities, Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Taylor's Tiny Twinkles, Embellie Gellie, Prismacolor Pencils and Foam Tape

Jodi

You Make The World A Better Place {MFTWSC58}!

2012-02-08T12:00:00.005-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday! It's week 58 of our WSC Getting Sketchy. We have another fabulous sketch for you this week! Meet MFTWSC58!

I thought this sketch was just begging for the new Vertical Greetings Stamp Set and Die-Namics from MFT, so I pulled them out and got to work! I used some new My Minds Eye papers, Dolled Up, which I LOVE.

I cut out a panel with the Vertical Greetings Die-Namics and then added the sentiment, "You Make The World A Better Place". I then cut a piece of patterned paper with the Vertical Greetings Die-Namics and added it to the bottom. The background was embossed with the Seeing Spots Embossing Folder. I really love this folder (as I am sure you can tell), but I wish they would come out with some new ones!

I used the new Botanical Beauty Die-Namics to create the flower. I just LOVE this new set of flower Die-Namics...they make me happy! I used the smallest banner in the First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namics for the panel coming out of the flower, but instead of adding a sentiment, I added some bling.

The inside is SUPER simple. I added some more patterned paper and used the Vertical Greetings Die-Namics to cut out a little tag. I then stamped "You Rock" from the new á la modes in Rock Star and added some more bling.

Here are the Die-Namics I've used today:

We encourage you all to play along, and to enter your card in the weekly draw for a $15 gift voucher to the MFT Boutique. Simply follow the sketch and create a card or other paper creation. You may use any stamps and supplies that you wish. Each week, a keyword is assigned to the sketch. All you need to do to enter, is upload your card to the gallery at SCS, and enter the given keyword in the keyword box, during the upload process. After the deadline, we randomly choose a winner from that week's entries and the winner will receive a $15 gift voucher. If the winning card uses MFT stamps, the participant will earn a $5 bonus, for a total of a $20 gift voucher! That is up to $100 per month in prizes, JUST for playing along. We hope you'll join us in 2012.

Check out the FAQ - Wednesday Stamp Club thread if you need any further info on this challenge or help on how to upload your card to the gallery. Have you missed any sketches along the way? Print out all the sketches HERE. Upload your creation to SCS using keyword MFTWSC58 for a chance to win this week prize (see above). You have until noon Tuesday, February 14 to play along.

Thanks SO much for stopping by! Please head on over to Kim's Blog for a listing of all the designers working with this sketch today!

Recipe:

Stamps: Vertical Greetings and The á la modes in Rock Star from My Favorite Things

Paper: Black Licorice (MFT), Kraft (PTI), Choice Buttercream (TE) and Dolled Up (My Minds Eye)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Vertical Greetings Die-Namics, Botanical Beauty Die-Namics, First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namics, Bling and Jody Boosters

Jodi

U Rock {MFT February New Product Tour}!

2012-02-07T22:00:00.005-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Tuesday and Happy MFT Release Night! YAY!!!

Before you head on over to the MFT Boutique and fill up your cart, the MFT Design Team has even more inspiration for you!

My card tonight uses my absolute favorite new set from this amazing release, The á la modes in Rock Star! I just LOVE her! She is colored with Copic Markers and all of the patterned paper is Mischievous from My Minds Eye. I cut her out with Rectangle Nestabilities and then drew in a frame with my Copic Multliner. The background was embossed with the Seeing Spots Embossing Folder. The border was cut with the Open Zig Zag Border Die-Namics and I added some bling in between each zig...or zag :)

I used the Stacking Stars Die-Namics to create this trio of stars, and added some bling for a pop of shine.

I cut a circle using the circle from the Sunshine Die-Namics, and then cut the u from the By The Letters Die-Namics and then added more bling to that. The teeny tiny sentiment panel was cut with the Mini Tabs Foursome Die-Namics, which I shortened to accommodate the small part of the sentiment I used, "Rock".

On the inside I added another embossed panel, and stamped this rock star again, this time in Soft Sky ink. I added another sentiment from The á la modes in Rock Star, "You've Got Rhythm".

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on my card:

Thanks SO much for stopping by! Please head on over to Kim's Blog for the full list of hop participants this evening!

Recipe:

Stamps: The á la modes in Rock Star from My Favorite Things

Paper: Sno Cone (MFT), Black Licorice (MFT), Choice Buttercream (TE) and Mischeivous (My Minds Eye)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Soft Sky (SU!)

Accessories: Copic Markers, Rectangle Nestabilities, Copic Multliner, Bling, Open Zig Zag Border Die-Namics, Sunshine Die-Namics, By The Letters Die-Namics, Stacking Stars Die-Namics, Mini Tabs Foursome Die-Namics, Seeing Spots Embossing Folder and Jody Boosters

Jodi

MFTeasers: Day Seven!

2012-02-07T00:00:00.034-05:00

Hi everyone!! Happy Tuesday!

Now that we've teased and tempted you all week long, it's almost time for you to shop for your favorite Brand Spankin' New products from MFT.

But first... it's time for our Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release Pep Rally!

Our Design Team has been busy creating jaw-dropping and inspiring projects for you, and we've saved the best for last.

We've taken an in-depth look at this month's Die-namics, while re-visiting the amazing sets being released tonight at 10 PM EST RIGHT HERE in the MFT Boutique.

And while we are at it, how about we make your life even easier with a "cheat sheet" of all that's new? Head over to the MFT Blog to print out a shopping list.

For my card today I've used the SUPER adorable new Pure Innocence Purrfect! YAY! LOVE LOVE LOVE her! I have four cats (and I feed some outside cats too!), so this little gal will get lots of use around here! I stamped her, colored her with Copic Markers and then fussy cut her out. She is popped up with Jody Boosters onto a panel cut with Oval Nestabilities and the new Oval Dainty Doily Die-Namics Duo (the larger of the two). I embossed the oval panel with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder.

All of the patterned paper is Howdy Doody from My Minds Eye (yum) and I stamped the sentiment, "You Are Purrfect" onto a panel cut with the File Tab Die-Namics. I added a fun accent with the fabulous new Pet Charms Die-Namics, and tied a bit of Kraft Ribbon inside.

Here is a closeup of the tag. I attached the paw print panel to the main panel with a silver brad. Easy peasy and I love how sweet it looks!

On the inside I've added more of the same papers, along with another sentiment from Pure Innocence Purrfect, "You Had Me At Meow" and I've added a little fish that was cut with the Pet Charms Die-Namics underneath for a bit of an accent.

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on my card:

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th 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 February 7th at 10 PM EST. You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
You have just a few more hours to submit your entry for this month's guest designer contest. 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 designers' posts 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 February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks SO much for stopping by! Hope to see you tonight at the release party!

Recipe:

Stamps: Pure Innocence Purrfect from My Favorite Things

Paper: Kraft (PTI), Choice Buttercream (TE) and Howdy Doody (My Minds Eye)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Oval Dainty Doily Die-Namics Duo, Pet Charms Die-Namics, File Tab Die-Namics, Kraft Ribbon, Silver Brads and Jody Boosters

Jodi

Happy Birthday Cowgirl!

2012-02-06T11:00:00.039-05:00

**PLEASE SCROLL DOWN A BIT FOR MY MFTEASER POST. THANKS!**

Hi everyone! Happy Monday!!

Here is a Birthday card I created for my sweet friend Jami Sibley! Happy Birthday girl!!

I used the DARLING Moka Jane from Taylored Expressions! I stamped her in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock and colored her with Copic Markers. I fussy cut her out and popped her up with Foam Tape onto a panel cut with Circle Nestabilities. I know it's not a shock to see that I've added a Rhinestone Circle again...love these!

All of the patterned paper is Random from Crate Paper and I've added lots of stitching with my Janome Sew Mini. I added a pink bow/ribbon combo, the bow was created with the Bow Easy, and added a sentiment from Moka Jesse, "Happy Birthday" onto a panel cut with the Fly Your Flag 2 Taylored Die. I topped the bow off with some twine and an MME button.

I used the handy dandy Moka Hair Color Chart, available free right HERE, to choose my hair color combination. This is such an awesome resource!

Thanks SO much for stopping by! Jami, I hope you had an absolutely FABULOUS Birthday!!

Recipe:

Stamps: Moka Jane and Moka Jesse from Taylored Expressions

Paper: Kraft (PTI), Choice Buttercream (TE) and Random (Crate Paper)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Circle Nestabilities, Rhinestone Circle, Pink Ribbon, Bow Easy, Fly Your Flag 2 Taylored Die, Twine, MME Button, Janome Sew Mini and Foam Tape

Jodi

MFTeasers: Day Six!

2012-02-06T00:00:00.089-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Monday! Welcome to Day 6 of MFTeasers! The big release is tomorrow night, but first, we have Pure Innocence Day! YAY!!!

We have FIVE new Pure Innocence sets being released this month, and my first card features Pure Innocence Firefighter Boy!

We have a dear friend who is a fireman with the FDNY (Fire Department New York), and he was my inspiration while creating this card. I colored Pure Innocence Firefighter Boy with Copic Markers and fussy cut him out. I used Spica Glitter Pens on the yellow and red parts of his uniform to mimic reflectors. The layout started with The Sweet Stop Sketch, SSS144 but then the card had a mind of it's own and veered off.

The sentiment, "You're A Lifesaver" is from Pure Innocence Firefighter Girl and I stamped it on a panel of patterned paper cut with the File Tab Die-Namics. All of the patterned paper is Dilly Dally from My Minds Eye. I used the By The Letters Die-Namics and cut out f d n y out of red and black cardstock, then attached them so that they were offset.

The panel that Pure Innocence Firefighter Boy is on was cut with Petite Oval Nestabilities and embossed with the Seeing Spots Embossing Folder. I used the Skyline Border Die-Namics to add a fun layer to the top rectangle. LOVE how that came out...here is a closeup:

For the inside I stamped the fire extinguisher from Pure Innocence Firefighter Boy in Real Red ink and then another sentiment from Pure Innocence Firefighter Girl, "Thank You For Your Bravery". I can't wait to give this to our friend!

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on my card:

Next up I have a card using the darling Pure Innocence Blowing Bubbles...you may remember her from the Pure Innocence VIP Kit from earlier this month. I used the SCS Sketch Challenge SC369 for the layout, and all of the patterned paper is Happier from My Minds Eye.

I colored her with Copic Markers and paper pieced both her shirt and skirt. I cut out the panel with Rectangle Nestabilities and drew in a frame with my Copic Multiliner. I left a bit of a space and added two pink brads. I added a border with the Little Open Scallop Strip Die-namics and added some twine as well. The flowers and leaves were created with the Flower and Leaf Trio Die-Namics, and added pink brads in the center of each flower. The sentiment, "Pop" was stamped onto a panel cut with the Mini Tabs Foursome Die-Namics.

Here is a closeup of the flowers and leaves. LOVE this Die-Namics set!

On the inside, I added more patterned paper and stamped this cutie again, this time in Pretty In Pink ink, and I added another sentiment from Pure Innocence Blowing Bubbles, "You're So Bubbly". Love that!

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on this card:

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th 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 February 7th 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 February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks SO much for stopping by!

FDNY Recipe:

Stamps: Pure Innocence Firefighter Boy and Pure Innocence Firefighter Girl from My Favorite Things

Paper: Black Licorice (MFT), Wild Cherry (MFT), Choice Snow White (TE) and Dilly Dally (My Minds Eye)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Spica Glitter Pens, Petite Oval Nestabilities, By The Letters Die-Namics, File Tab Die-Namics, Skyline Border Die-Namics, Seeing Spots Embossing Folder, 1/4 Circle Punch, Black Brads and Jody Boosters

Pop Recipe:

Stamps: Pure Innocence Blowing Bubbles from My Favorite Things

Paper: Bubblegum (MFT), Sno Cone (MFT), Sour Apple (MFT), Choice Buttercream (TE) and Happier (My Minds Eye)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Pretty In Pink (SU!)

Accessories: Copic Markers, Copic Multiliner, Rectangle Nestabilities, Mini Tabs Foursome Die-Namics, Little Open Scallop Strip Die-Namics, Flower and Leaf Trio Die-Namics, Pink Brads and Jody Boosters

Jodi

MFTeasers: Day Five!

2012-02-05T00:00:00.007-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Sunday! Welcome to Day 5 of MFTeasers! Today is the day we get to share the two newest a la modes! YAY!!!

First up I have a card with The a la modes in Girl Talk! I used some new papers, Miss Caroline -Fiddlesticks from My Minds Eye and pulled all my colors from them. This sassy gal was colored with Copic Markers and her iPad got a coat of Glossy Accents. I used the new Monarch Border Die-Namics down one side, but I just used the very edge so it gives it a different look.

The sentiment, "What's the 411?" was stamped onto a panel with the new Chat Bubbles Die-Namics which I shortened to fit the sentiment. The flower was created with the awesome new Botanical Beauty Die-Namics...LOVE these flowers. I added a big bow of Kraft ribbon and lots of stitching on my Janome Sew Mini.

Here is a closeup of the flower. I used the medium flower and cut it three times. I LOVE the center of this flower...and of course, I added just a touch of bling.

For the inside I added more patterned paper, another border with the Monarch Border Die-Namics peeking out, and another sentiment from this new set, "The best friends are available 24/7". Love. My stitching got all sorts of wonky...something went awry with my bobbin.

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on my card:

Next up is The a la modes in Rock Star! LOOOOOOOOOOVE her! I think she is just the coolest! She was colored with Copic Markers and I added sparkle to her guitar with a Spica Glitter Pen. All of the patterned paper is Head Over Heels from Lily Bee Designs.

I used the Monarch Border Die-Namics again, this time adorning it with bling. I also used a panel cut with the Open Scallop Doily Duo Die-Namics (the larger of the two) layered with panels cut with Circle Nestabilities. I added more bling to the circle panel as well. The sentiment, "You Rock My World" was stamped onto a panel cut with the File Tab Die-Namics.

I added some stars, adorned with a bit of bling, and they were cut with the Stacking Stars Die-Namics. Love the look of them with this new a la mode! Here is a closeup.

And here is a closeup of my blinged out border as well as a bit of my coloring. I was super happy with how her hair came out.

For the inside I added more patterned paper, and stamped her again, this time in Pixie Pink ink. I added more stars and some more bling, along with another sentiment from this new set, "You Make My Heart Sing".

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on my card:

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th 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 February 7th 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 February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks SO much for stopping by!

What's The 411 Recipe

Stamps: The a la modes in Girl Talk from My Favorite Things

Paper: Kraft (PTI), Choice Buttercream (TE) and Miss Caroline/Fiddlesticks (My Minds Eye)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Glossy Accents, Kraft Ribbon, Janome Sew Mini, Monarch Border Die-namics, Chat Bubbles Die-Namics, Botanical Beauty Die-Namics, Bling and Jody Boosters

You Rock My World Recipe:

Stamps: The a la modes in Rock Star from My Favorite Things

Paper: Black Licorice (MFT), Choice Snow White (TE) and Head Over Heels (Lily Bee Designs)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Pixie Pink (SU!)

Accessories: Copic Markers, Spica Glitter Pen, Open Scallop Doily Duo Die-Namics, Monarch Border Die-Namics, File Tab Die-Namics, Stacking Stars Die-Namics, Bling and Jody Boosters

Jodi

The February SFYTT Is Here!

2012-02-04T11:00:00.012-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Saturday!

It's the first Saturday of the month and that means a new SFYTT sketch! Meet the February SFYTT! Jen has done it again with a fabulous layout!

This month, the SFYTT Sisters are being sponsored by the fabulous Your Next Stamp! I had the privilege of being a guest designer for Karen and YNS a few months back and I just LOVE their stamps!!

For my card today I used the ADORABLE Erin From Ireland. I LOVE this stamp! My husband and his family are all Irish so this stamp is perfect for St. Patrick's Day cards! I'd love my girls to learn Irish dancing, but it seems that they have the same coordination as their mother (which means none...lol).

I stamped Erin and colored her with Copic Markers. I then "fussy cut" her out and popped her up onto a circle panel embossed with the Seeing Spots Embossing Folder. All of the patterned paper is On The Bright Side Two from My Minds Eye. This set comes with this sweet little shamrock with a ladybug, so I stamped three, colored them with Copic Markers and then cut them out for the three horizontal elements.

Here is a closeup of Erin. If I were to do this card over, I'd color her crown a different color...it blends too much with her hair. I did add some glitter to help differentiate it.

Check out what my super fab SFYTT sisters have done with this sketch today here:

Amber Hight
Amy Sheffer
Becky Carafa
Carole Burrage

Iwona Palamountain
Jen del Muro (with links to quite a few YNS girls playing along!)

Jen Tapler

Kerry Johnson

Megan Lock
Susan Liles

and this month's Guest Designer, Angela Thomas!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Recipe:

Stamps: Erin from Ireland from Your Next Stamp

Paper: Kraft (PTI), Choice Buttercream (TE) and On The Bright Side Two (My Minds Eye)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Crystal Glitter, Circle Nestabilities, Seeing Spots Embossing Folder, Janome Sew Mini, Vintage Brads and Foam Tape

Jodi

MFTeasers: Day Four!

2012-02-04T00:00:00.010-05:00

Hi everyone!! Happy Saturday! Welcome to the fourth day of MFTeasers!! Aren't the new sets that you've seen so far just AMAZING?? I LOVE them all!

Today, I have two cards to share with you, and first up is a card I created using the new Vertical Greetings Stamp Set and Vertical Greetings Die-Namics! Swoon!!!

For my card I started with some delish new papers, On The Bright Side One from My Minds Eye. I then cut a piece of Kraft Cardstock with the new Vertical Greetings Die-Namics and stamped the sentiment, "Don't Follow Your Dreams, Chase Them", which I LOVE. I then cut a piece of patterned paper again with the Vertical Greetings Die-Namics and added it to the bottom. I tied on a bit of Twine and a button.

The border was cut from more patterned paper using the new Monarch Border Die-Namics. The flower was created with the Botanical Beauty Die-Namics and I only used the medium and small flowers. I added another button and twine inside the flower. I added stitching with my Janome Sew Mini.

On the inside I added some more patterned paper, and I cut another piece of patterned paper using the Vertical Greetings Die-Namics. This time I used it as a little tab for my sentiment, which is from Own Your Story. I LOVE how well this sentiment works with the sentiment on the front of my card.

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on this card:

My second card today uses the fabulous new Ring Me Die-Namics and Stamp Set! How FUN is this! I cut the phone out of Kraft cardstock and embossed it with the Seeing Spots Embossing Folder. All of the patterned paper is the new Follow Your Heart -Be Amazing from My Minds Eye. The sentiment, "Let's Connect" was stamped onto a panel cut with the new Chat Bubbles Die-Namics. I added lots of stitching on my Janome Sew Mini and a ribbon/bow combo.

Here is a closeup of the face of the phone. I used Jody Boosters for lots of dimension and added a rhinestone circle for a touch of bling.

On the inside I added more patterned paper and stitching. I added another sentiment from Ring Me, "I miss hearing from you" along with some more bling.

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on my card:

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th 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 February 7th 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 February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Follow Your Dreams Recipe:

Stamps: Vertical Greetings and Own Your Story from My Favorite Things

Paper: Kraft (PTI), Choice Buttercream (TE) and On The Bright Side One (My Minds Eye)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Vertical Greetings Die-Namics, Botanical Beauty Die-Namics, Monarch Border Die-Namics, Buttons, Twine, Janome Sew Mini and Jody Boosters

Let's Connect Recipe:

Stamps: Ring Me from My Favorite Things

Paper: Lemon Tart (PTI), Choice Buttercream (TE) and Follow Your Heart - Be Amazing (My Minds Eye)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Ring Me Die-Namics, Chat Bubbles Die-Namics, Rhinestones, Rhinestone Circle, Seeing Spots Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Janome Sew Mini and Jody Boosters

Jodi

MFTeasers: Day Three!

2012-02-03T00:00:00.008-05:00

Hi everyone!! Happy Friday and welcome to Day Three of MFTeasers! Yay!

Today I have a card using the GORGEOUS Clearly Sentimental About Romance, which was last month's triple scoop set. This month's Triple Scoop set is the darling Clearly Sentimental About Pets. Here is a bit about the Triple Scoop Promotion:

Our Triple Scoop reward is a full-sized stamp set offered to you absolutely FREE with a qualifying purchase of $60 or greater (before shipping and tax).

The set changes with each monthly release, and is not yet available for individual purchase, so there is always a good reason to spoil yourself with MFT!

- Simply add the Triple Scoop product to your cart using the "add to cart" button, and it will be shipped with your order.

- The Triple Set set can be combined with our Cherry on Top promotion as well for even greater savings!

You know that feeling when you make a card that you just LOVE? Well, this is that card for me. This is one of those cards that came out exactly how I pictured it in my head. Of course, anything that has to do with Twilight makes me happy!

I started my stamping a quote from Clearly Sentimental About Romance, "Look After My Heart. I've Left It With You" - Edward Cullen (swoon!) onto a piece of patterned paper cut with the new Vertical Greetings Die-Namics (LOVE!). All of the patterned paper is Lost and Found/Union Square from My Minds Eye. This is my go to "Twilight" paper. I then stamped the previously released Pure Innocence Apple For You and colored her with Copic Markers and paper pieced her dress to match. I thought she was reminiscent of the front cover of Twilight. I added a border with the new Monarch Border Die-Namics. This is fast becoming one of my favorite borders.

I used the Fringed Perennial Die-Namics to create this trio of flowers...I think that they are SO Twilight-ish (lol), and I added some bling in the center of each flower as well. I added some more interest with the Fancy Flourish Die-Namics...LOVE the elegance this adds. Here is a closeup:

For the inside of my card, I added more of the same patterned paper and stamped another sentiment from Clearly Sentimental About Romance, "Once in awhile, right in the Middle of an ordinary life, Love gives us a fairytale". Not to go on and on about Twilight (but I will), but seriously, could this quote be any more appropriate for Edward and Bella? I think not (smile).

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on my card today:

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th 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 February 7th 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 February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Recipe:

Stamps: Clearly Sentimental About Romance and Pure Innocence An Apple For You from My Favorite Things

Paper: Black Licorice (MFT), Choice Buttercream (TE) and Lost and Found/Union Square (My Minds Eye)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Vertical Greetings Die-Namics, Monarch Border Die-Namics, Fringed Perennial Die-Namics, Fancy Flourish Die-Namics, Bling, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, 1/4 Circle Punch and Jody Boosters

Jodi

MFTeasers: Day Two!

2012-02-02T00:00:00.009-05:00

Hi everyone!! Happy Thursday! Welcome to Day 2 of MFTeasers!!

I have a card to share with you today featuring a new Fred Bear set...Fix It Fred! LOVE him!

I colored Fred with Copic Markers (I used different browns than I normally use and I LOVE how he came out) and the patterned paper is all from Fine & Dandy True Blue by My Minds Eye. I used the new Monarch Border Die-Namics on the horizontal panel and added lots of stitching with my Janome Sew Mini. The sentiment, "Mr. Fix It" was stamped onto a panel cut with the Mini Tabs Foursome Die-Namics and attached to the focal panel.

To keep this a tad more masculine, I added some twill ribbon and cut out several tools using the new Tool Charms Die-Namics (love these). Here is a closeup of the tools. I attached them to the twill ribbon with Cappucino Twine.

For the inside I added more patterned paper and stitching along with another border cut with the Monarch Border Die-Namics. I also enlisted my Sweet Stack Label Die-Namics to show off another sentiment from Fix It Fred, "Thank You For Your Help".

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on my card:

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th 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 February 7th 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 February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Please head on over to Kim's Blog for a listing of all the designers with MFTeasers today!

Recipe:

Stamps: Fix It Fred from My Favorite Things

Paper: Hot Fudge (MFT), Tangy Orange (MFT), Sno Cone (MFT), Choice Buttercream (TE) and True Blue/Fine & Dandy (My Minds Eye)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Cappucino Twine, Monarch Border Die-Namics, Mini Tabs Foursome Die-Namics, Tool Charms Die-Namics, Sweet Stack Label Die-Namics, Twill Ribbon, Copic Spica Glitter Pens, Janome Sew Mini and Jody Boosters

Jodi

Oh Snap {MFTWSC57}!

2012-02-01T12:00:00.049-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday! It's week 57 of our WSC Getting Sketchy. We have another fabulous sketch for you this week!

I must admit...these wonky panels threw me a bit, but I am SO glad that I pressed on as I am super happy with how my card came out! Meanwhile...all that stress over the shape of those panels and I go and cover it up with my focal panel. That right there is a total Jodi move (smile).

For my card today, I've used the darling a la modes in Picture Perfect from My Favorite Things. It's been way too long since I've gotten her inky...I just love to color her! I got quite a few of the new My Minds Eye paper pads (ok...I got all eight of them), and for my card today I used Miss Caroline/Dilly Dally. LOVE these papers!

I colored her with Copic Markers and added some shimmer to the camera with a Copic Spica Glitter Pen. Here is a closeup of my coloring:

I added LOTS of stitching with my Janome Sew Mini and the sentiment, "Oh Snap!" (which totally makes me smile) was stamped on a panel cut with the Mini Tabs Foursome Die-Namics. I created this layered flower using my beloved Pretty Posies Die-Namics, and as I often do, I added a paper button cut with the Button Quartet Die-Namics tied with a bit of twine. I finished off the front of my card with three silver brads in opposite corners and they are all layered on circles punched with a 1/4 Circle Punch.

On the inside I added more patterned paper along with a border cut with the Simply Scallops Die-Namics. I added another sentiment from this set, "You Can Change The World With A Smile" and added lots more stitching.

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on my card:

We encourage you all to play along, and to enter your card in the weekly draw for a $15 gift voucher to the MFT Boutique. Simply follow the sketch and create a card or other paper creation. You may use any stamps and supplies that you wish. Each week, a keyword is assigned to the sketch. All you need to do to enter, is upload your card to the gallery at SCS, and enter the given keyword in the keyword box, during the upload process. After the deadline, we randomly choose a winner from that week's entries and the winner will receive a $15 gift voucher. If the winning card uses MFT stamps, the participant will earn a $5 bonus, for a total of a $20 gift voucher! That is up to $100 per month in prizes, JUST for playing along. We hope you'll join us in 2012.

Check out the FAQ - Wednesday Stamp Club thread if you need any further info on this challenge or help on how to upload your card to the gallery. Upload your creation to SCS using keyword MFTWSC57 for a chance to win this week prize (see above). You have until noon Tuesday, January 10th to play along.

Thanks SO much for stopping by! Please head on over to Kim's Blog for a listing of all the designers working with this sketch today!

Recipe:

Stamps: The a la modes in Picture Perfect from My Favorite Things

Paper: Whip Cream (MFT), Smokey Shadow (PTI), Choice Snow White (TE) and Miss Caroline/Dilly Dally (My Minds Eye)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Spica Glitter Pen, Mini Tabs Foursome Die-Namics, Pretty Posies Die-Namics, Button Quartet Die-Namics, Simply Scallops Die-Namics, Twine, Silver Brads, 1/4 Circle Punch, Janome Sew Mini and Jody Boosters

Jodi

MFTeasers: Day One!

2012-02-01T00:00:00.011-05:00

Hi everyone!! Happy Wednesday! Today is the first day of MFTeasers for the AMAZING new release from My Favorite Things! YAY! LOVE Teaser Time!!

Today I have a card to share with you using the super fabulous new WTG set, Let's Chat! I just LOVE this new set...since I am obsessed with texting!! LOL! I even got my Mom to text!

WTG is colored with Copic Markers and I paper pieced her shirt and denim skirt (love that) with the same papers I've used on my card, Random from Crate Paper. Her iPhone was left white (which is the one I want) and I added Glossy Accents to make it super shiny. The sentiment, "Text Me <3" was stamped onto a panel cut with the Mini Tabs Foursome Die-Namics and attached to the focal panel.

As I am still in my "Bling Period", I used some circle bling to dress up with circular panel. You can also see that I've used the Square Lattice Embossing Folder on my Kraft panel for some extra texture.

The border was created with the new Monarch Border Die-Namics (LOVE) and I attached bling all along for more shine!

Check out this flower!!! I've used the new Botanical Beauty Die-Namics (swoon!) to create this! LOVE the dimension and shape of this flower, and the inside panels make me SO happy too! Yes...I added more bling to the flower.

Here is a look at the inside. I've added some more patterned paper, another border using the Monarch Border Die-Namics, along with another sentiment from WTG Let's Chat, "Thank you for being my friend". I also added more bling since I wanted the front and inside to match.

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on my card:

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th 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 February 7th 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 February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks SO much for stopping by! Please head on over to Kim's Blog for a listing of all the designers with MFTeasers today!

Recipe:

Stamps: WTG Let's Chat from My Favorite Things

Paper: Kraft (PTI), True Black (PTI), Choice Buttercream (TE) and Random (Crate Paper)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Bling, Bling Circles, Mini Tabs Foursome Die-Namics, Monarch Border Die-Namics, Botanical Beauty Die-Namics, Circle Nestabilities, Glossy Accents, Black Brads and Jody Boosters

Jodi

January MFT Creative Chat!

2012-01-31T00:00:00.014-05:00

It's time for the MFT Creative Chat. The My Favorite Things Design Team Creative Chat is a monthly feature, where we are challenged to explore our creative spaces and share valuable organizational methods, tools, and shopping strategies with you. You'll be able to peek into our creative spaces, ask questions, and share your own ideas in the MFT forum. This month, we were challenged with the following:

Show us your creative mind at work. Take us on a journey through a card-making session, start to finish.
How do you select colors, layout, embellishments, and overall design?
Share your creative process with us.

Visit Kim's Blog for a full list of designers that have taken up the challenge and get ready to delve into the minds of our creative team.

I am SO very excited about this month's Creative Chat! I can't wait to see what everyone's process is. Here is a look into mine!

I would say about 85% of the time I start out with a sketch. In this case, I've used my sweet friend Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch, SSSC151. I always print out sketches and when I am done, I keep them in a binder so if I am ever stuck for inspiration, I can pull open my binder and find a layout I want to use. At this point, I have quite a few binders full of sketches.

Once I choose a layout, I then decide what I want to stamp with. I am ALWAYS in the mood to use a Pure Innocence set from My Favorite Things, and this sweet Pure Innocence Believe in Magic was calling my name. Once I choose the stamp I want to use, I then pick out papers. I thought that this paper collection, Hazel from Stella & Rose (My Minds Eye) worked well with this sweet fairy. (You'll note that my MFT stamps look different than yours as I work with designer samples...I label mine since I have OCD...lol).

Next, I choose the patterns that I want to use and just lay them out. This way, I usually play around a bit and change certain patterns. I also decide on what Die-Namics I want to use for the shaped elements on my card. Here I've used the Open Scallop Doily Duo Die-Namics (the smaller of the two) for the circle element along with some Circle Nestabilities. I also used the smallest banner die from the First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namics as I knew I wanted to use that for my sentiment. At this point, I generally lay out the inside as well so that I can put all my papers away and focus on stamping/coloring.

Now that I have my papers and elements laid out, I stamp my image and sentiment panels. I colored this cutie with Copic Markers, added crystal glitter to her outfit and wings, and then "fussy cut" her out. You can see here that I've also stamped the inside of my card.

Next, I see what I feel like adding to my card for some extra "oomph". Sometimes I add flowers created with Die-Namics, sometimes I add stitching...today I went with some bling since I am going through my "Bling Period" now (grin).

Finally, I glue all my layers together and pop pretty much every panel up with Jody Boosters. I like ALOT of dimension on my cards, so I go through alot of Jody Boosters. I also popped up this little cutie with Jody Boosters and added some more bling to both her wand and to one of the panels.

Here is a closeup of this little cutie with her shimmery fairy outfit. I love her!

Here is the finished inside. I also pop up the layers on the inside too...perhaps that is why my cards are so thick (lol!). I stamped this little fairy again, this time in Pretty In Pink ink, added another sentiment from Pure Innocence Believe in Magic, "Wishing You A Fairy Good Day" and then added some bling to her wand and underneath the sentiment.

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on my card today:

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Recipe:

Stamps: Pure Innocence Believe In Magic from My Favorite Things

Paper: Bubblegum (MFT), Smokey Shadow (PTI), Choice Buttercream (TE) and Hazel/Stella & Rose (My Minds Eye)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Pretty In Pink (SU!)

Accessories: Copic Markers, Crystal Glitter, Open Scallop Doily Duo Die-Namics, First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namics, Bling, Bling Circle, Circle Nestabilities, 1/4 Circle Punch and Jody Boosters

Jodi

Be Mine {Card Patterns Sketch 150}!

2012-01-29T00:00:00.011-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Sunday!

My Favorite Things is the sponsor for this week's sketch at Card Patterns, Sketch 150! Since I love a sketch, and we all know I ADORE MFT, I just had to play along!

I decided to create yet another Valentine using this sketch. I think Valentine's Day may be my most favorite card making holiday...or at least it's tied with Halloween! For my card, I used the super sweet Valentine Flopsey! He is colored with Copic Markers and the heart he is holding was paper pieced with the same patterns I used on my card, Love Me from My Minds Eye. He is popped up onto the diamond panel with Jody Boosters and I added some rhinestones on the side.

I used the Jumbo Ric Rac Die-Namics to separate the two patterns of paper, and I cut it twice, once from Smokey Shadow and once from Choice Buttercream and then layered them. I added some Blossom Twine over top. I created a double heart with the Homespun Birdhouse Die-Namics (the larger heart) and the Hearts A Plenty Die-Namics, and the smaller heart was cut from My Favorite Felt in Strawberry Ice Cream. I added a button cut with the Button Quartet Die-Namics on top tied with some more Blossom Twine, and the sentiment, "Be Mine" was stamped onto a panel cut with the First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namics.

Here is a closeup of the hearts/button/twine combo. LOVE my Die-Namics.

For the inside I added more patterned paper, and another border cut with the Jumbo Ric Rac Die-Namics. Another double heart, this one stamped with "Luv U", along with some more twine and rhinestones, complete the inside.

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on my card:

Thanks so much for stopping by! Please head on over and play along at Card Patterns. One lucky participant will win at $25.00 Gift Certificate to My Favorite Things, and with MFTeasers starting on Wednesday, that would be quite handy to have!

Recipe:

Stamps: Valentine Flopsey

Paper: Smokey Shadow, Choice Buttercream & Love Me (My Minds Eye)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Rhinestones, Blossom Twine, Jumbo Ric Rac Die-Namics, Homespun Birdhouse Die-Namics, Hearts A Plenty Die-Namics, First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namics, Button Quartet Die-Namics, My Favorite Felt in Strawberry Ice Cream and Jody Boosters

Jodi

Together Forever {January SFYTT}!

2012-01-26T00:00:00.045-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Thursday!

I am back with one last card using the fabulous January SFYTT Sketch. Here is the sketch if you haven't seen it yet:

This month, The Cat's Pajamas sponsored the SFYTT Sisters. I just LOVE TCP and have lots of their sets and Cut-Ups in my stamping arsenal (I always lol when I type that).

I just had to indulge in some new goodies from the most recent release at The Cat's Pajamas, and I just had to ink up this super cute new Love Stinks set! I adore these penguins. I stamped them and colored them with Copic Markers. The heart and fish both were coated with Spica Glitter Pens for some added shimmer. I tried to get a good closeup of the shimmer but it just was not happening. I cut them out and popped them up onto a circle panel embossed with the Seeing Spots Embossing Folder.

The patterned paper is Yours Truly from Echo Park Papers and I embossed the background again with the Seeing Spots Embossing Folder but used the opposite side than the one I used on the circle panel for a bit of visual interest. I stamped "love" from the "love stinks" sentiment repeatedly onto the horizontal panel and then added some delish Peppermint Twine (love) and tied it up with a button from Sweet Thing Buttons.

The sentiment was stamped onto a panel cut with the File Tab Die-Namics from MFT and I shortened the panel to fit the sentiment. I also added three silver brads on top of circles punched with a 1/4 Circle Punch.

Thanks SO much for stopping by!! Next Saturday we will have a brand new SFYTT sketch for you!

Recipe:

Stamps: Love Stinks from The Cat's Pajamas

Paper: Pink Lemonade (MFT), Smokey Shadow (PTI), Choice Snow White (TE) and Yours Truly (Echo Park Papers)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Spica Glitter Pens, Circle Nestabilities, Seeing Spots Embossing Folder, Peppermint Twine, Sweet Thing Buttons, Silver Brads, 1/4 Circle Punch and Jody Boosters

Jodi

Jump For Joy {MFTWSC56}!

2012-01-25T12:00:00.054-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday!

It's week 56 of our WSC Getting Sketchy. We have another fabulous sketch for you this week! Meet MFTWSC56!

For my card this week I decided to use the SUPER sweet Pure Innocence Jump For Joy. Isn't she a sweetie? She is colored with Copic Markers and I paper pieced her dress with one of the patterns I used on my card, which are from Sidewalks by October Afternoon. I fussy cut her out and popped her up with Foam Tape on top of a panel cut with the Open Scallop Doily Duo Die-Namics (the larger of the two dies).

The sentiment, "Jump For You" was stamped onto a panel cut with the First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namics and tucked under her. I added some Pink Sorbet Twine for her jump rope along with a big piece of Twill Ribbon for the horizontal panel. Some more twine was wrapped around the twill as well. I added silver brads to each corner.

Here is a closeup of her twine jump rope. It makes me smile.

On the inside I added more patterned paper, a border cut with the Little Open Scallop Strip Border Die-Namics, and the sentiment, "You Make My Heart Skip A Beat", was framed with the Sweet Stack Labels Die-Namics. I love these Die-Namics!

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on my card:

We encourage you all to play along, and to enter your card in the weekly draw for a $15 gift voucher to the MFT Boutique. Simply follow the sketch and create a card or other paper creation. You may use any stamps and supplies that you wish. Each week, a keyword is assigned to the sketch. All you need to do to enter, is upload your card to the gallery at SCS, and enter the given keyword in the keyword box, during the upload process. After the deadline, we randomly choose a winner from that week's entries and the winner will receive a $15 gift voucher. If the winning card uses MFT stamps, the participant will earn a $5 bonus, for a total of a $20 gift voucher! That is up to $100 per month in prizes, JUST for playing along. We hope you'll join us in 2012.

Check out the FAQ - Wednesday Stamp Club thread if you need any further info on this challenge or help on how to upload your card to the gallery. Have you missed any sketches along the way? Print out all the sketches HERE. Upload your creation to SCS using keyword MFTWSC56 for a chance to win this week prize (see above). You have until noon Tuesday, January 31st to play along.

Thanks SO much for stopping by! Please head on over to Kim's Blog for a listing of all the designers working with this sketch today!

Recipe:

Stamps: Pure Innocence Jump For Joy from My Favorite Things

Paper: Open Scallop Doily Duo Die-Namics, First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namics, Little Open Scallop Strip Die-Namics, Sweet Stack Labels Die-Namics, Pink Sorbet Twine, Silver Brads and Foam Tape

Jodi

MFT/Scor-Pal Blog Hop!

2012-01-24T12:00:00.080-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Tuesday!

Today, members of the MFT Design Team and the Scor-Pal Design Team have gotten together for a blog hop! I seriously consider my Scor-Pal one of my most essential tools, and of course, MFT one of my MOST favorite things ever, so I was excited to be a part of this hop!

I used my Scor-Pal to assist me in creating this Window Treat Box and coordinating card. I used the fabulous tutorial HERE for the Window Treat Box and the Scor-Pal made creating this box an absolute breeze! Here is a shot of the both of my creations:

I used the same patterned paper for both of my creations...Yours Truly from Echo Park Papers. I also used the same sweet PI set on both, Pure Innocence Love You With All My Heart. I just love her. On the Window Treat Box I created the window with Oval Nestabilities and then added the frame with the Oval Decorative Doily Duo Die-Namics. I put a piece of acetate inside for the window and filled the box with conversation hearts.

I used the Faux Crochet Border Die-Namics to create the border all around the lid of the box. I adorned the lid with gingham ribbon along with a heart cut from My Favorite Felt in Strawberry Ice Cream with the Hearts A Plenty Die-Namics. I also added a button cut with the Button Quartet Die-Namics tied with some Charcoal Twine. Here is a closeup:

For my coordinating card, I used the amazing Layered Heart Die-Namics to create a base for my sweet little girl. I added a sentiment, "I Love You" which was stamped onto a panel cut with the First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namics. A simple bow, a bit of bling and an embossed background add some interest, and I added a border again with the Faux Crochet Border Die-Namics.

On the inside I added some more patterned paper, another sentiment, "I'll Hold You In My Heart", some bling and yet another border cut with the Faux Crochet Border Die-Namics.

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on both my Window Treat Box and card today:

Thanks SO much for stopping by! Please head on over to Kim's Blog for a listing of all the designers hopping today!

Recipe:

Stamps: Pure Innocence Love You With All My Heart from My Favorite Things

Paper: Smokey Shadow (PTI), Choice Snow White (TE) and Yours Truly (Echo Park Papers)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Bling, Seeing Spots Embossing Folder, Oval Nestabilities, Acetate, My Favorite Felt in Strawberry Ice Cream, Charcoal Twine, Faux Crochet Border Die-Namics, Oval Decorative Doily Duo Die-Namics, Hearts A Plenty Die-Namics, Button Quartet Die-Namics, First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namics, Layered Hearts Die-Namics and Jody Boosters

Jodi

I Only Have Eye For You {CPS252}!

2012-01-23T00:00:00.041-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Monday!

Taylored Expressions is sponsoring this week's sketch at Card Positioning Systems, CPS252. It's SUCH a great layout!

I had alot of fun creating my card using this sketch! I used the new Love Monsters set (yes...again. LOL). I am just in LOVE with this darling new set! I stamped this one eyed monster in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Snow White Cardstock and colored him with Copic Markers. I cut him out with Circle Nestabilities and then layered it onto a panel cut with the new (and amazing) Layering Doily Medium Taylored Die.

I am a bit obsessed with bling these days and added a bling circle around the focal panel. All of the patterned paper is Love Struck from We R Memory Keepers and I matted all my panels with black cardstock to really make them pop. I rounded all the corners with a Corner Chomper.

For the horizontal panel I opted to go with ribbon and I created the bow with the Bow Easy. The sentiment, "I only have eye for you" (lol...that makes me snort!!), was stamped onto a panel cut with the Fly Your Flag 2 Taylored Die and tucked under the bow. Almost every panel was popped up with Foam Tape for lots of dimension.

Here are the Taylored Dies I've used on my card:

Thanks SO much for stopping by!

Recipe:

Stamps: Love Monsters from Taylored Expressions

Paper: Black Licorice (MFT), Choice Snow White (TE) and Love Struck (We R Memory Keepers)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Circle Nestabilities, Layering Doily Medium Taylored Die, Fly Your Flag 2 Taylored Die, Bling Circle, Black Ribbon, Bow Easy, Corner Chomper and Foam Tape

Jodi

Have A Magical Day!

2012-01-22T00:00:00.045-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Sunday!

It's been a very long and exhausting week around here, so I was so excited to decompress a bit and get some stampy time in! Here is a card I created for Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge, SSSC150. I am loving her new format of a new sketch every two weeks!

In my quest to continue creating Birthday cards, I pulled out the darling Pure Innocence Fairy Girl from My Favorite Things and colored her with Copic Markers. Her dress was paper pieced with the same papers I've used on the entire card, Ooh La La from My Minds Eye. I added lots of stitching with my Janome Sew Mini, and the border was created with the Little Open Scallop Strip Die-Namics. This is one of my favorite borders ever. I also cut a panel with the smallest banner die in the First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namics and added that behind the circle panel.

I am going though a bit of a "bling period" right now, and am especially loving these rhinestone circles that fit just perfectly with so many circles dies I have. I got mine at Michaels...their Recollections brand (I apologize in advance for anyone trying to get these in the Westbury NY store...I think I purchased their entire stash).

I picked up some Crushed Glass Glitter at my LSS and I've used it here on her wings. I just LOVE the look of this glitter, though you really do have to be a bit careful working with it...it can be quite sharp!

In keeping with my bling obsession, I added some rhinestones between each scallop on the border. I really love the extra pop it gives!

For the inside of my card, I added some more patterned paper along with a sentiment from the Pure Innocence Fairy Girl set, "Have A Magical Day". I added more stitching and some more rhinestones for good measure.

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on my card:

Thanks SO much for stopping by!

Recipe:

Stamps: Pure Innocence Fairy Girl from My Favorite Things

Paper: Sno Cone (MFT), Choice Buttercream (TE) and Ooh La La (My Minds Eye)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Bling and Bling Circle, Little Open Scallop Strip Die-Namics, First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namics, Janome Sew Mini and Jody Boosters

Jodi

4U {January SFYTT}!

2012-01-21T11:00:00.006-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Saturday!

I am back today with another sample for the January Sketch For You To Try (SFYTT)! LOVING this sketch!

You may recall that this month the SFYTT Sisters are sponsored by the super swanky The Cat's Pajamas! Yay!

For my card today, I used the DARLING Peeking set from The Cat's Pajamas. This set isn't just about Christmas, so I thought I'd use it to create a Birthday card! All of the patterned paper is Gathering from Authentique. Love the warm tones of this paper.

I stamped PJ and colored him with Copic Markers. I then paper pieced his present, and the bow, with the same papers. I popped him up on circle panels and embossed the panel with the Seeing Spots Embossing Folder. I added a border with the Simply Scallops Die-Namics from MFT.

I added a ribbon/bow combo and two brads layered onto circles punched with a 1/4 Circle Punch. I added stars out of cardstock and patterned paper cut with the Stacking Stars Die-Namics, also from MFT.

Here is a closeup of PJ's darling little face peeking over the present. LOVE him!

Please check out what my SFYTT sisters have created today here:

Thanks SO much for stopping by!

Recipe:

Stamps: Peeking from The Cat's Pajamas

Paper: Hot Fudge (MFT), Choice Buttercream (TE) and Gathering (Authentique)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Circle Nestabilities, Seeing Spots Embossing Folder, Simply Scallops Die-Namics (MFT), Stacking Stars Die-Namics (MFT), 1/4 Circle Punch, Brads, Orange Fizz Saddle Stitch Ribbon (PTI), Bow Easy and Foam Tape

Jodi

I {Heart} U {MFTWSC55}!

2012-01-18T12:00:00.006-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday!

It's week 55 of our WSC Getting Sketchy. We have another fabulous sketch for you this week! Meet MFTWSC55!

I always have fun with the MFT Wednesday Sketch, but I really had a blast making this week's card! All of the patterned paper is Love Me from My Minds Eye, and the Kraft panel in the background was embossed with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder.

For the focal panel, I started with a piece of patterned paper and stamped "i" and "u" with the new Monogram Alphabet from My Favorite Things in Regal Rose Ink. I then cut the heart from My Favorite Felt in Cherry On Top using the Hearts A Plenty Die-Namics, and adorned it with a button cut from Kraft cardstock using the Button Quartet Die-Namics. I tied it with a bit of Blossom Twine and added a border underneath the panel with the Crown Border Die-Namics. I also added LOTS of stiching.

On the inside I added some more patterned paper, another border cut with the Crown Border Die-Namics, and a sentiment from the essential Happy Thoughts set..."You Make Me Happy".

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on my card:

Check out the FAQ - Wednesday Stamp Club thread if you need any further info on this challenge or help on how to upload your card to the gallery. Have you missed any sketches along the way? Print out all the sketches HERE. Upload your creation to SCS using keyword MFTWSC55 for a chance to win this week prize (see above). You have until noon Tuesday, January 24th to play along.

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Recipe:

Stamps: Monogram Alphabet from My Favorite Things

Paper: Wild Cherry (MFT), Kraft (PTI), Choice Buttercream (TE) and Love Me (My Minds Eye)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Regal Rose (SU!)

Accessories: My Favorite Felt in Cherry On Top, Hearts A Plenty Die-Namics, Button Quartet Die-Namics, Crown Border Die-Namics, Blossom Twine, Janome Sew Mini, Square Lattice Embossing Folder and Foam Tape

Jodi

MFT Pure Innocence VIP!

2012-01-17T00:00:00.014-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Tuesday! Are you ready for the new MFT VIP Collection? Oh my word...you are going to squeal...I know I did!

Take a glance at the Pure Innocence Classic Kids VIP Collection! Isn't it amazing??? You can find it right HERE in the MFT Boutique.

Here is what is included in this limited quantity kit:

Pure Innocence Classic Kids VIP Collection $26.50

Pure Innocence Violin Girl stamp set

Pure Innocence Blowing Bubbles stamp set

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

Monarch Border Die-namics Die

Of course, it goes without saying that I ADORE this new VIP Collection! These new Pure Innocence sets are too darling for words and I LOVE the Classic Kids Sentiments mini and the new Monarch Border Die-Namics Die...love!

I have two cards to share with you today, since I just had to use both of these two new cuties! First up, Pure Innocence Violin Girl! I colored her with Copic Markers and cut out the panel with Circle Nestabilities. Her dress is paper pieced with the same patterned paper I used on the card, Head Over Heels from Lily Bee Designs. I used an older MFT Sketch, MFTWSC18, for the layout. I often refer back to the MFT Sketches when I need a layout...it's a great resource!

I cut the border out of patterned paper using the new Monarch Border Die-Namics. LOVE this border. I added a twill bow and a little circle sentiment panel, cut with Circle Nestabilities, with a sweet sentiment, "Just A Little Note To Say...".

For the inside I added lots of layers with some more patterned paper, along with a sentiment from the Classic Kids Sentiments Mini.

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on this card:

Next up is the SUPER sweet Pure Innocence Blowing Bubbles! She just makes me long for summer! Once again, I used an older MFT Sketch for the layout, MFTWSC23, and all the patterned paper is Sidewalks from October Afternoon. The Kraft panel was embossed with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder.

I colored her with Copic Markers and paper pieced her shirt with the same papers I used on the card. I added some grass under her feet with Prismacolor Pencils. The sentiment, "Pop" was stamped onto a panel cut with the First Place Award Ribbon Border Die-Namics and I added a patterned paper border cut with the Simply Scallops Medium Die-Namics.

The flowers were cut from Sno Cone Cardstock using the Flower Trio and Leaf Trio Die-Namics. I love all the dimension on these! Each flower center was adorned with a yellow brad.

On the inside, I added some more patterned paper and a sentiment from the Classic Kids Sentiments mini set, "If I were any more excited, I'd burst!". So cute!

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on my card:

Thanks SO much for stopping by! Please head on over to Kim's Blog for a listing of all the designers showcasing this fabulous new VIP Collection today!!

Just A Note Recipe:

Stamps: Pure Innocence Violin Girl and Classic Kids Sentiments Mini from My Favorite Things

Paper: Kraft (PTI), Choice Buttercream (TE) and Head Over Heels (Lily Bee Designs)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Circle Nestabilities, Monarch Border Die-Namics, Twill Ribbon and Foam Tape

Pop Recipe:

Stamps: Pure Innocence Blowing Bubbles and Classic Kids Sentiments Mini from My Favorite Things

Paper: Sno Cone (MFT), Kraft (PTI), Choice Buttercream (TE) and Sidewalks (October Afternoon)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Simply Scallops Medium Die-Namics, First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namics, Flower and Leaf Trio Die-Namics, Oval Nestabilities, Yellow Brads, 1/4 Circle Punch, Square Lattice Embossing Folder and Foam Tape

Jodi

You Make My Heart Skip!

2012-01-15T00:00:00.006-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Sunday!

Here is a card I created using this week's Sketch on SCS, SC367! I used the darling new Moka Cherie from Taylored Expressions to create this sweet little Valentine.

I stamped her in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Snow White Cardstock and colored her with Copic Markers. The heart she is holding was paper pieced with the same patterned papers I've used on my card, Yours Truly from Echo Park Papers.

I had SO much fun coloring her, and for her hair I used a combination suggested by Jen Shults on this AMAZING Moka Hair Color Chart. This is a free download from Taylored Expressions that you can find right HERE. I think this is an amazing resource! For Moka Cherie's hair I used the Copic Hair Color Kit in Brown.

I stamped the sentiment, "You Make My Heart Skip", also from Moka Cherie, and cut it into a little tag and attached it to the focal panel. I added lots of zig zag stitching and for the two elements in the sketch, I cut out two hearts using the new Hearts A Plenty Taylored Dies and adorned them with buttons and twine.

Here are the Taylored Dies I've used on my card:

Thanks SO much for stopping by!

Recipe:

Stamps: Moka Cherie from Taylored Expressions

Paper: Smokey Shadow (PTI), Choice Snow White (TE) and Yours Truly (Echo Park Papers)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Copic Hair Color Kit - Brown, Hearts A Plenty Taylored Dies, Buttons, Twine, Janome Sew Mini and Foam Tape

Jodi

Thank You!

2012-01-13T00:00:00.004-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Friday!

I had a bit of stampy time so I pulled out the gorgeous new Rosy Posey set from Taylored Expressions, which I hadn't used during previews, to create a card!

The layout is this week's Mojo Monday Sketch, MOJO223. It's been SO long since I've done a Mojo Sketch...I'd forgotten how much I LOVE them! I started by stamping three roses, one large and two small, in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock, and then cut them out using the Rosy Posey Taylored Dies. If you are unfamiliar with how Taylored Dies work, you can check out this info HERE.

I then colored them with Copic Markers and added touches of shimmer with my Buttermilk Spica Glitter Pen. All of the patterned paper is Sunshine from My Minds Eye, and I stitched all the layers with my Janome Sew Mini. The two circle elements were cut with both the Layering Doily Medium Taylored Die and the Layering Doily Small Taylored Die. LOVE these new dies. I then added circles cut with Circle Nestabilities over them out of patterned paper.

For the bottom of the plaid panel, I cut grey cardstock with the Fly Your Frame 3 Taylored Die and then just trimmed the sides to be the same size as the panel. LOVING the elegant look of this! I then added three leaves cut out of green cardstock with the leaf dies from the Rosy Posey Taylored Dies. I LOVE the embossed veins on this...here is a closeup so you can see how fabulous these cut!

Here are the Taylored Dies I've used on my card:

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Recipe:

Stamps: Rosy Posey from Taylored Expressions

Paper: Smokey Shadow (PTI), Choice Buttercream (TE) and Sunshine (My Minds Eye)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Buttermilk Spica Glitter Pen, Rosy Posey Taylored Dies, Fly Your Flag 3 Taylored Die, Layering Doily Medium Taylored Die, Layering Doily Small Taylored Die, Janome Sew Mini, Silver Brads and Foam Tape

Jodi

Taylored Expressions Calendar Challenge January!

2012-01-12T11:00:00.018-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Thursday!

Welcome to the Taylored Expressions Calendar Challenge! Each month, members of the Baker's Dozen will be showcasing a page from a specific calendar product from Taylored Expressions! I am super excited about this new monthly feature...and the best part? YOU can play right along with us!

I will be using the amazing Desktop Calendar each month, and I have my January page to share with you today! This calendar is SO cool! It comes complete with dated inserts and ready to decorate and adorn any desktop! The exclusive inserts allow room for both the calendar and your stamped artwork. You can see all of the AMAZING calendar products right HERE.

There are SO many stamps at Taylored Expressions that would be PERFECT for this calendar, and since there are so many, I've decided to use different stamp lines for each calendar page this year. To start, with January, I used the fabulous Love Grows Here set from the Embracing Grace line at Taylored Expressions. I just love the trees in this set, and I thought this wintery tree and snowman would be perfect for my page this month.

I started by cutting a piece of Choice Snow White Cardstock with the Take Note 3 Taylored Die and then stamped the image in Memento Tuxedo Black. I colored the image with Copic Markers and then added some glitter to the snowman and chunky glitter to the ground. I stamped the snowflakes all around the tree in Brocade Blue ink and added some "snow" to the tree branches with my Ice White Viva Decor Pearl Pen.

Here is a closeup of the "snow" on the tree.

I layered the focal panel over a piece of Brocade Blue cardstock cut with the Frame It Up 1 Taylored Die. I love how these dies layer together. I separated them with Foam Tape for extra dimension. To either side of the panel I added a button tied with some twine.

On the opposite side of my page I stamped "Winter Wishes", also from Love Grows Here, onto a panel cut with the Fly Your Flag 2 Taylored Die and anchored it to the page with a snowflake cut with the Winter Wonderland Taylored Die.

Please head to Taylor's Blog to find out how you can play along with us! Everyone who plays in 10 or more of these monthly calendar challenges in 2012 will be entered into a random draw for a TE prize pack valued at over $150!!!

Check out what these other members of the Baker's Dozen have whipped up today!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!

Recipe:

Stamps: Love Grows Here from Taylored Expressions

Paper: Choice Snow White (TE) and Brocade Blue (SU!)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Frame It Up 1 Taylored Die, Take Note 3 Taylored Die, Winter Wonderland Taylored Dies, Fly Your Flag 2 Taylored Die, Buttons, Twine, Glitter, Ice White Viva Decor Pearl Pen and Foam Tape

Jodi

From The Heart {MFTWSC54}!

2012-01-11T12:00:00.006-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday! It's week 54 of our WSC Getting Sketchy. We have another fabulous sketch for you this week! Meet MFTWSC54!

What a great sketch! I decided to make another Valentine's Day card (I love Valentine's Day!) using the darling new Bunch of Hearts Flopsey from My Favorite Things. All of the patterned paper is Yours Truly from Echo Park Papers and I colored Flopsey with Copic Markers and then fussy cut him out and popped him up with Foam Tape.

I embossed the pink panel with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder and the border was created with the Little Open Scallop Strip Die-Namics. I love the sweet little banner and I created it with the Mini Pennants Die-Namics and the new Wavy Pennants Die-Namics. I added a ribbon/bow combo and some silver brads.

For the inside I added some more patterned paper, stamped Flopsey again, this time in Pretty In Pink Ink, and then added another sentiment, "I Love You".

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on this card:

We encourage you all to play along, and to enter your card in the weekly draw for a $15 gift voucher to the MFT Boutique. Simply follow the sketch and create a card or other paper creation. You may use any stamps and supplies that you wish. Each week, a keyword is assigned to the sketch. All you need to do to enter, is upload your card to the gallery at SCS, and enter the given keyword in the keyword box, during the upload process. After the deadline, we randomly choose a winner from that week's entries and the winner will receive a $15 gift voucher. If the winning card uses MFT stamps, the participant will earn a $5 bonus, for a total of a $20 gift voucher! That is up to $100 per month in prizes, JUST for playing along. We hope you'll join us in 2012.

Check out the FAQ - Wednesday Stamp Club thread if you need any further info on this challenge or help on how to upload your card to the gallery. Have you missed any sketches along the way? Print out all the sketches HERE. Upload your creation to SCS using keyword MFTWSC54 for a chance to win this week prize (see above). You have until noon Tuesday, January 17th to play along.

Don't forget to check out the MFT Wednesday Stamp Club Sketch Challenge End of Year Party HERE!

Thanks SO much for stopping by! Please head on over to Kim's Blog for a listing of all the designers working with this sketch today!

Recipe:

Stamps: Bunch of Hearts Flopsey from My Favorite Things

Paper: Smokey Shadow (PTI), Pink Lemonade (MFT), Choice Snow White (TE) and Yours Truly (Echo Park Papers)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Pretty In Pink (SU!)

Accessories: Copic Markers, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Little Open Scallop Strip Die-Namics, Mini Pennants Die-Namics, Wavy Pennants Die-Namics, Sweet Blush Saddle Stitch Ribbon, Bow Easy, Silver Brads and Foam Tape

Jodi

January MFT Creative Challenge!

2012-01-10T00:00:00.008-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Tuesday!

It's time for the MFT Design Team Creative Challenge, and this month the team was challenged to create masculine cards or projects. This was a tough one for me!

I pulled out one of my "go to" sets when I need a card for a boy, You Move Me from My Favorite Things, along with the coordinating You Move Me Die-Namics. Now that Meredith is in Kindergarten, there are always Birthday parties to attend. I created this card for her friend's party coming up.

I stamped the sentiment, "Cruising By With A Birthday Hi" twice, once in Pumpkin Pie and then again, slightly offset, in Marigold Morning ink for a more bold look, onto a panel cut with the You Move Me Die-Namics. I then laid the Die-Namics die down onto a piece of cardstock, traced it and then cut it out to create the mat. The patterned paper is Away We Go from My Minds Eye. When I am making a masculine card, patterned papers play a large role.

I added some fun accents with the Stacking Stars Die-Namics, and the banner up top was cut with the Mix & Match Banners Die-Namics, and I created the mat for it the same way as I mentioned above. The double circles were created with the Homespun Birdhouse Die-Namics and Perfect Pinwheel Die-Namics and on the banner, I added a star. On either side of the focal panel, I added buttons on top of my circles.

The border was created with the Open Zig Zag Border Die-Namics and I added twine, stitching and some Vintage Brads. Often I use buttons and twine on masculine cards in place of ribbon and lace that I would normally use on a more feminine card.

On the inside I stamped "Beep Beep Honk Honk" in the same inks as I used above. Some more stitching and patterned paper ties it into the front of the card.

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on my card today:

Thanks SO much for stopping by! Please head on over to Kim's Blog for a listing of all the designers who took up the challenge today!

Recipe:

Stamps: You Move Me from My Favorite Things

Paper: Hot Fudge (MFT), Choice Buttercream (TE) and Away We Go (My Minds Eye)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Pumpkin Pie (SU!) and Marigold Morning (SU!)

Accessories: You Move Me Die-Namics, Open Zig Zag Border Die-Namics, Mix & Match Borders Die-Namics, Stacking Stars Die-Namics, Homespun Birdhouse Die-Namics, Pinwheel Die-Namics, Twine, Buttons, Janome Sew Mini, Vintage Brads and Foam Tape

Jodi

You Had Me At Hello!

2012-01-09T00:30:00.002-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Monday!!

Here is a Valentine that I created for my hubby using some AWESOME new goodies from My Favorite Things! My Hubby's Birthday is on Valentine's Day, so I wanted to make him a really special card.

I am LOVING the new At The Movies Stamp Set and Die-Namics set. SO much fun and super easy to create a fun card. All of the patterned paper is Lost and Found Union Square from My Minds Eye. I thought the patterns and color scheme were more masculine that alot of the Valentine's day papers I have.

I stamped "You Had Me At Hello" onto a panel of patterned paper cut with one of the dies from At The Movies Die-Namics. I then added lots of bling to the "HELLO". LOVE the look of that! I stamped "Romance" on the ticket panel and stamped a heart behind it. The vertical panel was cut with the Mini Film Strip Die-Namics and I stamped the numbers from At The Movies in each open panel. So fun!

Here is a closeup of the bling on "HELLO".

The layout is last week's Sketch Challenge on SCS, SC366, and I thought that the film reels cut from the At The Movies Die-Namics were perfect for the row of circle panels. In this closeup you can see the patterned paper behind the reels, as well as the felt hearts in the center of each reel. They were cut out of My Favorite Felt in Cherry On Top using the Notched Tag Die-Namics.

For the inside, I added some more patterned paper, along with another border using the Mini Film Strip Die-Namics. I stamped "Lights, Camera, Action" (hehe) and added a crystal between each word to separate them and add some pop.

In this closeup you can see that I stamped the numbers again between each frame. I stamped it so that the date of Valentine's Day, 02/14 were front and center.

Here are the Die-Namics I've used on my card:

Thanks SO much for stopping by! Hope to see you back tomorrow for the MFT Design Team Creative Challenge!

Recipe:

Stamps: At The Movies from My Favorite Things

Paper: Black Licorice (MFT), Kraft (PTI), Choice Buttercream (TE) and Lost and Found Union Square (My Minds Eye)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: At The Movies Die-Namics, Mini Film Strip Die-Namics, Notched Tag Die-Namics, Taylor's Tiny Twinkles, My Favorite Felt in Cherry On Top and Foam Tape

Jodi

The January SFYTT Is Here!

2012-01-07T11:00:00.010-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Saturday! The first Saturday of the month means a new Sketch For You To Try! Take a gander at the first Sketch of 2012...the January SFYTT! LOVE this sketch.

The SFYTT Sisters are sponsored by one of my favorite stamp companies...The Cat's Pajamas!

For my card today, I went into my TCP drawer of stamps (yes...I have a whole drawer full), and I pulled out the ADORABLE It Had To Be Mew set. I LOVE me some Sprinkle (and I did spy a new Sprinkle set in the new TCP peeks that will be coming to live at my house!).

I stamped Sprinkle, colored him with Copic Markers and then "fussy cut" him out. I added some Crystal Glitter to both the heart he is holding and the heart on his top hat. I cut the circle panels he is on with Circle Nestabilities and on the top circle, stamped "Smitten Kitten" from this set repeatedly in Pretty In Pink ink.

The one piece of patterned paper is from Yours Truly from Echo Park Papers and for the horizontal panel, I stamped the heart from this set repeatedly in Real Red ink. I added a border with the Little Open Scallop Strip Die-Namics from MFT. The black background was embossed with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder.

I stamped the sentiment, "It Had To Be Mew" onto a panel cut with the First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namics and anchored to my card with a felt heart cut with the Hearts A Plenty Die-Namics, which is also adorned with a button cut with the Button Quartet Die-Namics and tied with some twine.

Check out what my super fab SFYTT sisters have done with this sketch today here:

Amber Hight
Amy Sheffer
Becky Carafa
Carole Burrage

Iwona Palamountain
Jen del Muro

Jen Tapler

Kerry Johnson

Megan Lock
Susan Liles

Thanks SO much for stopping by!

Recipe:

Stamps It Had To Be Mew from The Cats Pajamas

Paper: True Black (PTI), Wild Cherry (MFT), Bubblegum (MFT), Choice Snow White (TE) and Yours Truly (Echo Park)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Real Red and Pretty In Pink

Accessories: Copic Markers, Crystal Glitter, Circle Nestabilities, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Hearts A Plenty Die-Namics, Button Quartet Die-Namics, Little Open Scallop Strip Die-Namics, First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namics, Twine and Foam Tape

Jodi

I {Heart} You!

2012-01-06T00:20:00.004-05:00

Hi everyone! Happy Friday!

Did you get all your new goodies from Taylored Expressions? SUCH a fun release, as always! I just ADORE the new Love Monsters set, and so I decided to create a quick card with it!

I stamped the monsters (they are two separate stamps) next to one another in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Snow White Cardstock and colored them with Copic Markers. Some of the elements (her hair bow, his antennae) were given some shimmer with Spica Glitter Pens.

The patterned paper is Love Struck from We R Memory Keepers and I added a big ribbon/bow combo from my stash. The bow was created with The Bow Easy and then stamped the sentiment, "I {heart} you" onto a panel cut with the Fly Your Flag 2 Taylored Die. I then adorned it with two hearts cut from felt with the new Hearts A Plenty Taylored Dies (love these!)! As always, all of the elements are popped up with Foam Tape.

Here are the Taylored Dies I've used on my card:

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Recipe:

Stamps: Love Monsters from Taylored Expressions

Paper: True Black (PTI), Choice Snow White (TE) and Love Struck (We R Memory Keepers)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Spica Glitter Pens, Black Ribbon, Bow Easy, Fly Your Flag 2 Taylored Die, Hearts A Plenty Taylored Dies and Foam Tape

Jodi

Release Day @ Taylored Expressions!

2012-01-05T11:00:00.053-05:00

Hi everyone!! Happy Thursday and Happy Taylored Expressions Release Day! Yippee! All of the new stamp sets and Taylored Dies are available for purchase right now, right HERE in the Fresh Out Of The Oven Catagory!

But wait! Before you go fill up your cart, I have one last sample to share with you today! Take a gander at the ever so fancy Moka Cherie! Isn't she just a doll? I stamped her in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock and colored her with Copic Markers. Don't forget the FABBY new Petite Storage Cases! They fit SIX Petite sets in each box! All of the cardstock, patterned paper and ribbon are from the Valentine Basic Recipe Project Pantry Kit and the sweet little button (it has an adhesive back!) is one of the optional Spice It Up Ingredients. LOVE these!

I impressed the background panel with the Hearts Taylored Impression Plate. I always use the Embossing Pad Kit to get a nice, crisp impression. I cut a piece of Choice Buttercream Cardstock using the AMAZING new Layered Doily Medium Taylored Die for my circle element and stamped the sentiment, "Be Mine!", also from Moka Cherie, right onto it. The bow was created with The Bow Easy and the double hearts were cut with the new (and totally essential) Hearts A Plenty Taylored Dies. LOVE these. As always, I popped up all my layers with my beloved Foam Tape.

Here are the Taylored Dies I've used on my card:

Did you happen to see the FANTABULOUS new resource available tomorrow at Taylored Expressions? Check out the sofabulousIcan'tlivewithoutit new Moka Hair Color Chart! There were illustrated by Nancy McKinney and there is an uncolored version as well as a version colored by our very own Copic master, Jen Shults, with her suggestions for hair and skin color combinations!

The best part? Taylor will be offering Hair Color Copic Kits, on sale today! YAY!! This chart really made me go out of my comfort zone when coloring Moka Cherie. Not only do I LOVE the results, I realized that there are now more Copic Markers that need to come live at my house (wink!).

Please head on over and visit with the rest of the Baker's Dozen and see what they have cooked up for you today!

Thanks SO much for stopping by...and Happy Shopping!

Recipe:

Stamps: Moka Cherie from Taylored Expressions

Paper: Assorted Cardstock, Choice Buttercream (TE) and With Love (American Crafts), all from the Valentine Project Pantry Basic Recipe Kit from Taylored Expressions

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Layering Doily Medium Taylored Die, Hearts A Plenty Taylored Dies, Hearts Taylored Impression Plate, Ribbon from the Valentine Project Pantry Basic Recipe Kit from Taylored Expressions, Adhesive Heart Button from the Spice It Up Ingredients, Bow Easy, Janome Sew Mini and Foam Tape

Jodi

Taylored Expressions Previews: Day Three!

2012-01-04T12:01:00.001-05:00

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Hi everyone!! Happy Wednesday!

Today is Day Three of Taylored Expressions Previews and I am SUPER excited to share some new goodies with you today!!

I know, I know...yesterday I mentioned that Love Shack was probably my most favorite set of this release...but, it may be a VERY close tie with the first set I've used today...Love Monsters! This is a full sized set of 19 images and sentiments and was illustrated by Emily Burger for the Embracing Grace line at Taylored Expressions! The expressions on these monsters just make me so very happy! This set is perfect for just about any occassion or reason!

I could not put this set down, and so I decided to create a set of little note cards, they are 3X3, since I could not pick just one monster to work with. I created them all in the same way. I started by stamping the monsters in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock and colored them with Copic Markers. I then "fussy cut" them out.

Here is a picture of all of them together:

I then cut out circles of Kraft cardstock with Circle Nestabilities, which are layered over another panel cut from Choice Buttercream Cardstock using the new (and drool worthy imho) Layering Doily Medium Taylored Die (swoon!).

The monsters were then popped up with Foam Tape onto the layered circle panel. I then added two hearts per card, all created with another AMAZING new die...the Hearts A Plenty Taylored Dies. LOVE these!

All of the sentiment panels were hand cut after I stamped the sentiments. The hearts anchor the sentiment panel to the card.

Did you notice those fabby little heart boxes under my cards? Talk about swoon! They were created with the FAB new Heart Favor Box Taylored Die! These are a BREEZE to make...Meredith and I have plans to make 23 of them for her class this Valentine's Day!

Here are the Taylored Dies I've used for these:

Next up I have a card to share with you using the previously released Animals In Love Flamingos! There are three new Animals In Love A la Carte stamps being released tomorrow from Taylored Expressions! Would you like to get the Animals In Love Flamingos for free? Find out how on Taylor's Blog today!!

For my card, I used Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge, SSSC149. All of the patterned paper, cardstock, and ribbon on my card are from the Valentine Project Pantry Kit Basic Recipe. Here is what is included in this amazing value:

Valentine Basic Recipe Project Pantry Kit includes:
20 sheets of double sided patterned paper (American Crafts With Love Collection)
12 sheets of 8.5 x 11 solid cardstock
6 yards of ribbon (2 yards each of 3 different styles)

I stamped the Flamingo A la Carte in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock and cut it out. I then layered it onto a panel cut with Circle Nestabilities, layered over a panel cut with the new Layering Doily Medium Taylored Die.

The sentiment, "My Soulmate" from Animals In Love Sentiments, was stamped onto a panel cut with the Fly Your Flag 2 Taylored Die. I then anchored it to my card with hearts cut with the Hearts A Plenty Taylored Die. The bow was created with the Bow Easy and all the layered popped up with Foam Tape.

Here are the Taylored Dies I've used on this card:

Please head on over and visit with the rest of the Baker's Dozen and see what they have cooked up for you today!

January Release At a Glance

We have sneak peeks to share Monday through Wednesday. All of the new products will be available for purchase on Thursday, January 5th at 8 am PST. You'll find it all in the Fresh out of the Oven Department at the Taylored Expressions Store.
Join us as a fan on Facebook for an early peek at the stamp sets, as well as a SPECIAL Facebook GIVEAWAY, on Wednesday night beginning at approximately 6 pm PST.
Mystery Baker's Dozen Blog Giveaway: Each day, one lucky blog commenter will be chosen by random draw to win a $10 TE Gift Certificate. Winners will be chosen from a different Baker's Dozen blog each day and will be announced on Taylor's blog on Release Day! Be sure to hop around to see all the sneak peeks and leave comments on each and every blog for more chances to win. Limit one comment per blog per day, please. Comments close Wednesday 1/4 at 7pm PST for the drawings.

Thanks SO much for stopping by! Hope to see you back tomorrow for Release Day!

Love Monsters Notes Recipe:

Stamps: Love Monsters from Taylored Expressions

Paper: Kraft (PTI), Choice Buttercream (TE), Wild Cherry (MFT), Bubblegum (MFT), Berrylicious (MFT) and Sour Apple (MFT)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Circle Nestabilities, Layering Doily Medium Taylored Die, Heart Favor Box Taylored Die, Hearts A Plenty Taylored Dies and Foam Tape

My Soulmate Recipe:

Stamps: Flamingos A la Carte and Animals In Love Sentiments from Taylored Expressions

Paper: Assorted Cardstock, Choice Buttercream (TE) and With Love (American Crafts) all from the Valentine Project Pantry Basic Recipe from Taylored Expressions

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Circle Nestabilities, Layering Doily Medium Taylored Die, Hearts A Plenty Taylored Die, Ribbon from the Valentine Project Pantry Basic Recipe Kit, Janome Sew Mini and Foam Tape

Jodi