Butterfly Kisses

A Card for a Special Friend

2012-01-27T10:43:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! I'm here with a card that I created for a special friend using some of my wonderful goodies from KARLAS001.etsy.com. If you haven't checked out Karla's Etsy, don't delay! She has the cutest trims and embellishments -- perfect for card making, scrapbooking, altered art, mixed media... you name it!

I am completely addicted to making these butterflies using my Butterfly AccuCut die and the 4" rosette trim from Karla's Etsy (all products linked below.) This time, I made it using the deep red rosette trim... it looks so yummy, good enough to eat right? LOL! And do you see that extra large crystal ButterflyKisses flower? Oh my goodness you guys, this flower is big and beautiful! I love it!

The papers are by Echo Park. The sentiment is from My Favorite Things, as well as the fishtail banner die-cut, black flourishes, and scallop border.

Here are some pics...

KARLAS001 products used:

4" Rosette Trim - Deep Red

Rina Baaling in Black

Cynthialoowho's Blingy Mesg - Square black

Black Pearl Strand

White Trim

Jenny's Small SIlver Butterflies

Wheat Leaves (Clear)

Other miscellanous products used not mentioned above:

PaperTrey Ink Kraft cardstock

White cardstock - MFT

"Friend" Stamp set (inside card) by 7Gypsies

Black feathers

Thanks so much for stopping by to check out my project for today! Be sure to show Karla some love over at her store.

hugs! ❤

Valentine's Heart Mini in Bird House box and another Valentine Treat idea!

2012-01-25T19:23:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone! I'm here again today with a couple of projects for I Am Roses! I'm busy crafting away and getting ready for CHA, so let's get right to it!

First up, here is a fun heart mini album I created to store this year's Valentine's Day photos of me and hubbs. The box was created using the Sizzix Birdhouse die. I used 2 die-cuts of the birdhouse and created the box in the middle to hold up the mini album (see tutorial video below for details.) All products will be listed in this post as well. Here are some pics...

I Am Roses products used on this mini album and box:

S-10 Small White Flowers

Pink Cherry Blossoms

.75 White Roses

1" Burgundy Roses

Champagne Pink Semi Open rose buds

White Tiny Rose Buds

GB3 White Small Gardenia

Pale Green Rose Leaves

Other products:

Valentine Sweetheart papers by K&Company

Trim by KARLAS001.etsy.com

Heart & Birdhouse Bigz Dies by Sizzix

WeRMemory Keepers Extra Large Eyelets in Bronze

Ribbon Buckles (eBay seller: beyongbusiness)

Half back pearl (Sacrafter on Zibbet.com)
HugSnug Seam Binding

My next project are these Valentine's day treat bags made from glassine bags. Super fun and easy to do in mass quantities.... really, they are! ❤

I Am Roses Products used on these treat bags:

GB3 White Small Gardenia

S-10 Small White Flowers

R8 Soft Pink Roses

Mini White paper roses

Mixed Pink Color Cherry Blossoms

Other products used:

Glassine bags (eBay seller: kenjudy)

CuttleBug Swiss Dots embossing folder

Quick Kutz large Swiss Dot embossing folder

EK Success punch

MFT cardstock

Glue Dots

Ribbon Buckles (eBay seller: beyongbusiness)

10mm Half back pearl (Sacrafter on Zibbet.com)

Shabby Chic Valentine vintage digi images: http://iralamija.blogspot.com/

Click HERE to watch my video tutorial for these projects on the I Am Roses Design Team YouTube channel!

If you haven't been over to the I Am Roses Challenge Blog lately, head on over to check out our latest challenge! Super fun and what can be better than winning a big package of I Am Roses goodies?!

Thanks for stopping by today and be sure to check out I Am Roses, you won't be disappointed with their gorgeous flowers and awesome customer service! ❤

hugs! ❤

"Love is in the Air" I Am Roses YouTube contest!

2012-01-20T09:41:00.000-08:00

I am so super excited to announce that the I Am Roses design team is hosting another FUN contest over at the I Am Roses Challenge blog. So be sure to click on over for the deets and a video to explain how to participate. You won't want to miss out on your chance to win an amazing package of I Am Roses flowers, so head over there NOW!

Here's an overview of the rules:

Rules:

Minimum (2) I Am Roses products used
Incorporate Lace
Submit Project as a "Video Response" to the Official IAR Challenge Contest Video
1 Entry submission per contestant
1 Winner will be selected
Subscribe to IAR YouTube Channel

For my sample, I created these cute Valentine treat boxes using an old (but favorite!) Sizzix Bigz XL die (Stampin' Up exclusive) called "Bags w/ Scallops." The paper collection is by ColorBok called Flea Market (another old, but fav!) All the I Am Roses products used will be linked at the bottom of this post...

Here is a video tutorial I created of these treat boxes...

Now what are you waiting for... get creating! ❤

hugs!

I Am Roses used on this project:

Soft Pink Paper Roses

Soft Pink Semi-Open Rose Buds

Semi Red Open Rose Buds

White Paper Roses

White & Pink Paper Roses

Small White Crochet Flowers

White Rose Leaves

Shabby Chic Hanging Layout

2012-01-15T00:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there everyone! I'm back with another design team project for I Am Roses. I had so much fun playing with this layout... and I say "playing" instead of "creating" because everything to me seems to be an experiment when I'm working on a project. ❤

I like to explore different ways to use products and in this case I took my I Am Roses spray and "built" on top of it with some sprays from Michael's, more I Am Roses flowers and I layered a good amount of other embellishments like lace, crocheted flowers and bling.

I added a vintage BINGO card on top of a heart doily under a matted picture of my and hubbs. All elements were edged with Ranger's Frayed Burlap Distress Ink. The metal butterflies were given to me in a RAK. The pink vintage design paper is from K&Co's Cut & Paste collection. The Die-cut background is from one of my Giant AccuCut dies called "Portrait." The paper collection over that die-cut is by Recollections called Love Letters. The sheer/lace trims are from KARLAS001 and the pretty pink crushed velvet trim was given to me by Jade from JadedStudios a while back (thanks Jade!!)

Here are some pics...

I LOVE the I Am Roses crocheted flowers! I layered them on some May Road Mauve rosettes (thanks Bona!) and added ribbon buckles and bling. So much fun!

In this pic, you can see all the layering of flowers up close... I love the Pink R77's, they are so pretty!!

Click HERE to watch my video of this Shabby Chic Hanging Layout.

Thanks for dropping by to see what I've been up to! Have an awesome week ahead!

hugs!

I Am Roses Products used on this project:

White paper flower sprays

Small Ivory Crochet flowers

Small green rose leaves

Other products used:

Recollections "Love Letters" paper collection

K&Co Cut & Paste paper collection

Lace trims from KARLAS001.etsy.com

ribbon buckles & half-back pearls

Crystazzi Crystals (bling)

Maya Road mauve flower trim

Spray from Michaels

Bingo card

Heart doily

Ranger Distress ink in Frayed Burlap

Crushed pink velvet trim

Prima Alphas

AccuCut die - Portrait

"Butterflykisses" Butterfly cards

2012-01-10T15:24:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone! Hope you are all having a GREAT week so far. It's a mere Tuesday and I am already wishing it was Friday... but we all know how that goes, LOL!

Today, I want to share a few cards I made in the past couple of days using some beautiful trims and embellishments from KARLAS001.etsy.com. I just LOVE Karla's Etsy. She is always getting new stuff in her store, not to mention the hottest embellies to use on all your paper or crafting projects!

I used Karla's 4" Rosette Trims to make the butterflies using an AccuCut die. These look similar to the Prima butterflies you can purchase, but I like to make them my own and add little embellies you wouldn't think to add! ☺

Here is a card I made for a scrappy friend (all product links will be included at the bottom of this post):

This is the inside of the card...

Here is a video tutorial showing how I put this card together:

Here are two other cards I made over the weekend when I first received my KARLAS001 design team package... I couldn't wait to create something!! LOL!

Here is a video showing these two cards up close, along with some of the goodies I received in my KARLAS001 DT package:

Thank you for letting me share my latest projects with you! Enjoy the rest of your week! ❤

hugs! ❤

Here are the KARLAS001 products used on these projects:

"Pink" Butterfly card

4" Rosette Trim

White Sheer Butterflies

White Porcelan/Ribbon flowers

Small White Paper Flowers

White Flower Trim
Delicate Pink Trim

Flat White Iridescent Trim

Flat White Medium Flower Trim

Pink Trim

White Loopy Trim

Congratulations "Paris" card

Ivory 4" Rosette Trim

Beige Fancy Trim

Rina's Thin Baaling Silver

Beige Medium Flower Trim

Loopy Beige Trim

Black & Beige Butterfly card

Loopy Black Trim

Brown 4" Rosette Trim

Rina's Thin Baaling Black

Black Pearl Strand

Altered Picture Frame Ornaments from Michaels

2012-01-01T20:01:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone!! Happy 2012! Hope this year brings you much love and all the crafty mojo your heart desires!

I was taking down the Christmas decor the other day and found these plain frame ornaments that I purchased at Michaels and I decided to alter them up a bit using my I Am Roses products. Here's what came about during my little "spur-of-the-moment" crafty session with these ornaments...

I created a video tutorial that walks you through how easy it is to "dress-up" these little picture frame ornaments! Click HERE to watch.

Thanks for stopping by today and have yourself an AWESOME week and a super crafty 2012!!!

hugs!

I Am Roses Products used on these projects:

White Mini Paper Flowers (R4-15)

Red Paper Roses (.75")

Small Two-tone Daisy leaves (currently sold out)

Small White Gardenia

Red Small Semi-Open Rose Buds

White Semi Open Rose Buds

Check out our IAR designers for January - March 2012!!!

A Shabby Chic Christmas Shadow Box and a card

2011-12-18T21:58:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!

I have a couple of projects to share with you today for I Am Roses.

First up is this shabby chic Christmas shadow box I created with a picture I took with my hubbie this past weekend at an early Christmas celebration with family. The shadow box was created using the Landscape Shadow box die by AccuCut and lots of fun I Am Roses products (links available at the bottom of this post.)

Here are some pics...

Next up is this "criss-cross" pocket Christmas card I created for by hubbie using another AccuCut die set. I used the red poinsettias and holly leaves... so, so pretty when you layer them up!

Click HERE to watch my video for these projects.

Thanks so much for stoping by to check out what I've been up to! Just a few more days and I'm officially on vacation for the holidays ---- yaaaaahoooooooooo! I can't wait! LOL!

hugs!

I Am Roses products used on these projects:

White Rose Leaves

White Paper Flowers (R40-70)

Small White Butterflies

Mini White Paper Roses

Red Flower Petals

Holly Leaves

Visit our Challenge blog if you're up for a crafty challenge and want to win some I Am Roses products!

www.iamroses-challenge.blogspot.com

Other products used on today's projects:

Old Fashioned Christmas (2010) papers by Recollections

Landscape Shadow Box die set by AccuCut

Criss-Cross A6 pocket card die set by AccuCut
Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Spray - Rudolph's Nose Red & Grab a Guy Gold
Lindy Stamp Gang Glitz Spritz in Scintillating Silver

Trims by KARLAS001.etsy.com

... and other supplies from my stash.

Christmas cards a la MFT!

2011-12-18T14:31:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone!

I just wanted to share some of the Christmas cards I created using some of the holiday stamp sets and new Die-namics from MFT. I had so much fun creating these cards, and the fun will continue this week because I still have a TON more to make! LOL!

Here's a peek at some of the cards and be sure to click the link below to watch the vid I created sharing these up close with you. :-)

Pure Innocence: Holly Girl

Inspired By Christmas

Inspired by Christmas

Christmas Ornaments Stamp & Die-namics set

I have more pics and up close details HERE on my video.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I'll be back REALLY soon to share another Christmas project!

hugs!

More Custom Christmas Ornaments!

2011-12-16T16:40:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone! WOW... doesn't it feel like the days for like 100MPH faster during the holidays?! It's like I blinked and all my Christmas projects are like DUE! LOL! Cards for family and friends... altrered picture frames and albums... will I ever get them all done in time? My fingers are crossed! :-)

Today I wanted to share more customer Christmas ornaments I created, but this time they are made using the plastic ornaments from Michael's and a bunch of KARLAS001.etsy.com goodies!

Here are some pics...

I used a rosette from the Jade flower trim and layered it onto a larger rosette from my stash. The center is a ribbon buckle I purchased on eBay with a 1/2 back pearl in the center. The ornament is stuffed with this super glittery netting I found in the Christmas section at Michaels. The "hanger" was made using the Medium White Flower Trim. I added the Shabby Chic porcelain ribbon center flowers in Pink/White to the base of the ornament cap. I added 2 large Off-White Flowers and accented around them with the Capped Rhinestones, Wheat leaves in 3 Tone Pink, Mini Clear Crystal Flowers, and a Small White Butterfly.

Here's a close-up...

Click HERE to watch my video of these fun Christmas Ornaments!

Happy Holidays!

hugs!!

Mybutterflykisses12 YouTube Subscriber Giveaway!

2011-12-14T22:18:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!

If you love Lindy Stamp Gang products and you have a YouTube account, you won't want to miss out on my YouTube subscriber giveaway going on NOW through December 20th (9:00pm Pacific Time!)

Here's a peek and some of the Lindy Stamp Gang products you can win... I'm giving away 4, yes FOUR, Little Lindy "try me" sets that look like this...

All you have to do to play along is, 1.) Be a subscriber to my YouTube channel, and 2.) Leave a comment on my YouTube subscriber giveaway video (NOT here on Blogger) and tell me what project using Lindy Stamp Gang products would inspire you!

Check out my video HERE for all the deets and to play along!

For more information about the Lindy Stamp Gang products, visit their website at www.lindystampgang.com.

For projects and inspiration, visit and subscribe to the Lindy Stamp Gang YouTube channel.

Thanks to Tracey, daughter of "the" Lindy of Lindy Stamp Gang, for sponsoring my YouTube subscriber giveaway!

Happy holidays everyone!

hugs!

Christmas Tree Mini Album Ornament

2011-12-11T11:17:00.001-08:00

Hi everyone! I wanted to share a fun holiday project with you for Lindy Stamp Gang.

I started off with a Christmas tree album builder die set that I purchased from AccuCut, then layered some Recollections designer Christmas paper onto the chipboard pieces. I took some of my I Am Roses leaves and a Martha Stewart leaf punch and brought the branches of my tree to life.

At first, this was just going to be one of your every day-of-the-mill mini albums, but I had forgotten about these very cool hooks that I found at Target earlier in the season and decided to turn my mini album into an ornament for my tree! Perfect to hang those Christmas memories!

I incorporated some fun Filagrees and Charms from Lindy Stamp Gang into this project as well as Starburst Sprays, Two-tone Embossing powders and Glitz Spritz. All the products will be listed and linked below.

This is what the ornament looks like on my tree...

Here's a close up... The little chipboard angel is from K&Co and the gold accents behind her wings, as well as the large gold star, are charms from Lindy Stamp Gang...

Here is the first page... the leaf Filagree is embossed using Two-toned embossing powder by Lindy Stamp Gang. The dove is one of the charms from the LSG store and the flowers are by I Am Roses...

These I Am Roses curly roses are sprayed up with Starburst Spray in Rudolph's Red Nose. I replaced the sprays in the center of the flowers with gold buttons from my stash...

This reindeer is heat embossed with Two-toned embossing powder then distressed with Ranger Distress Ink in Walnut Stain. The large I Am Roses poinsettia is shimmered up with Glitz Spritz in Scintillating Silver (my all time FAV!)

This snowflake frame is from AccuCut... I layered some I Am Roses cherry blossoms sprayed up with Glitz Spritz in Scintillating Silver, I tied a sheer gold bow at the bottom and added more Lindy Stamp Gang charms to accent... The white I Am Roses flower to the left is shimmered up in Glitz Spritz again in Scintillating Silver and the red roses are sprayed up with Desert Moon Cactus Gold...

Here's a close up...

A final pic...

I'll have a video up later today showing my final project. Click HERE to visit and subscribe to my YouTube channel.

Thank you for letting me share my project with you today and I hope I helped inspire you to create a mini album ornament to hang up on your tree this year!

Happy holidays to all and have a wonderful week ahead!

hugs!

Lindy Stamp Gang products used on this project:

Starburst Spray - Rudolph's Nose Red

Glitz Spritz - Scintillating Silver

Glitz Spritz - Desert Mooon Cactus Gold

Two-ton Embossing Powder - Caesar's Gold

Charms by Lindy

Filagrees by Lindy

Other products used on this project:

AccuCut Christmas Tree album builder die set

Papers by Recollection

Chipboard accents by K&Co

Stamps by Crafty Secrets

Sizzix Reindeer Flight Alterations Die by Tim Holtz

... and other embellishments and trims from my supply!

Christmas cards - Stampin with JC

2011-12-06T21:40:00.001-08:00

Hi everyone! I have a few Christmas cards I want to share with you today.

I created these cards using some super cute stamped images from Stampin with JC. Jeanine and I met on YouTube and have chatted back and forth on several occasions about scrappin' and stampin' and she even purchased a few items from my blog before. She's very, very sweet and I was excited to hear that she was able to launch a new line of stamps! These are the most adorable images! She asked me if I could create a few projects using her new stamps, and I was thrilled to!

Here are a few of the Christmas cards I created using some of the stamps she sent me...

This is Cupcake Ally...

This is Christmas Ally...

Click HERE to watch my video, giving you a glimpse into how I created these cards, and a peek of 2 other images from Jeanine's stamp line.

You can check out Jeanine's website at ScrappinwithJC.com.

Congrats again Jeanine on the new stamp line, LOVE them!

Happy holidays!

hugs!

Other supplies used:

Papers by Recollections

Flowers by I Am Roses

Lindy Stamp Gang Glitz Spritz

Martha Stewart glitter

Christmas picks from Michael's Crafts

Gold Stickles

Crystal sprays from KARLAS001.etsy.com

Christmas embellies from K&Co

Trim from TwinsMom

Stamp sets from TPC Studios

Custom Christmas Ornaments

2011-12-04T12:24:00.001-08:00

Hi there everyone! Hope you're having a great weekend so far!

I'm here today with a holiday project for I Am Roses!

I was in the holiday spirit and as I was digging through my Christmas stash, I found these glass ornament balls I purchased at Michael's last year. I decided to create some Christmas ornaments for my tree and here is what I came up with...

Click HERE to view my video tutorial for these custom Christmas ornaments.

I had so much fun making these ornaments while listening to some Christmas tunes... it really got me into the spirit of Christmas and I found my crafting mojo again! LOL! It really got me back into creating after such a LONG hiatus (due to my recent vacation out of country.)

Thank you for stopping by to check out my latest project today!

Wishing you and yours a very safe and warm holiday season!

hugs!

Here is a list of I Am Roses Products used on these ornaments:

100 Red Mini Paper Roses

100 Red Paper Roses (3/4") (currently sold out)

Mixed Red and White small Poinsetta

100 Green Leaves

Small Red Gardenia Flowers

5 Short Paper Flower Sprays (White)

White Cherry Blossoms

Soft Yellow Medium Rose Buds

Yellow Open Rose Buds (currently sold out)

Small Yellow Flower Two-tone (S10)

100 Cream Paper Roses

Subscribe to the I Am Roses Design Team YouTube Channel for daily inspiration!

Check out our Challenge blog here:

iamroses-challenge.blogspot.com

Other products used:
Glass ornament balls from Michael's (can also be purchased at Joann's)
Embellishments & trims from KARLAS001.etsy.com
Starburst Sprays & Glitz Spritz from Lindystampgang.com
Random trimmings from Michael's & Joann's
Beads and embellishments from my stash
Metal sentiments from Making Memories
Hot glue to adhere embellishments down (Surebonder fine-tip glue gun)

Boooo! LOL! I'm back... A little about where I've been...

2011-12-01T16:42:00.001-08:00

Hi there everyone! I just wanted to check in before people started to think I fell off the face of the earth... LOL!! I know I've been MIA for several weeks.... but with good reason. ☺

I was recently presented with an opportunity to visit the Philippines, my parents and grandparents homeland. Although I'm Filipina through and through, I was born and raised in Northern California and had only traveled to the Philippines once before when I was 17 years old (yup, that was almost a gazillion years ago! LOL) So when my Mom said "grab your passport, we're going!" I didn't think twice! My grandmother (Lola Mering, my Mom's mother) has been falling ill off and on the past several months (she is 96 years old going on 30!) She is such as strong woman, I want to be her when I grow up!! What a wonderful opportunity this was to spend time with the woman who came to California when I was a small child to help raise me! I kept telling myself this might be the last chance I get to see her and spend time with her... make EVERY second count!

I wanted to share a few pictures from my trip with you. My 10 year old son Jarrod came on the trip, as well as my older brother, Mom and Dad (my hubbs stayed home with my 2 youngest boys.) I'll include some text with each of the photos below for detail...

This is the Bay Bridge at sunset on the way to San Francisco International airport... gorgeous right?! :-)

Here's a pic of me and my "men" at SFO... OMG, how I missed the ones I left behind! 2 weeks was too long to be apart!! :-(

This is me, my Lola Mering and my Mom... 3 generations!!

This is my Mom and Lola at lunch, cliff side, at Gerry's Grill in Tagaytay, Philippines

This is the cliff-side view at Gerry's Grill (me with my son Jarrod.)

Awe, Lola Mering and I... she kept saying "look at how old I look and how beautiful you are in comparison." I kept telling her how beautiful she is INSIDE and OUT! Love you Lola!!

My son Jarrod and I on a carrabou ride at Villa Escudero Resort.

Starbucks is located on every corner (sometimes right across the street from each other!) in Manila. It was nice to have some "home away from home" stuff... oh, and don't let the prices fool ya (it's in Philippine pisos)... the cost is comparable to what we pay for Starbucks in the US. LOL!

Lightweight champion of the world babeeeee! Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines!

Here's Manny's store at the Mall of Asia in Pasay, Manila.

Here's me at Villa Escudero... at the end of the falls are picnic tables where you can eat with your feet in the water! Here's a better pic (me with Jarrod)...

Here's a glimpse of the native Filipino foods we ate... grilled BBQ chicken, pancit bihon, beef mechado, grilled fish and for dessert a fried banana on a stick with brown sugar. Yummo!

Now the following are some pics of a mini "tourist"vacay my Dad's sister took me, my brother and Jarrod on... I think the views say it all.... PARADISE! Taken in Bohol & Cebu...

This is where we stayed for the first 2 nights. My aunt and I visited the spa and did the massage thing... OMG, how relaxing and FUN!

This is the view from our Bungalow... WOW!!!

This is called the "Infiniti pool"... can you guess why? :-)

Called "Chocolate Hills"because they look like Hershey's chocolate kisses!

We climbed over 200+ steps to vista point at Chocolate Hills for this view. Can you believe these hills were created as a result of a Geological occurrence?! Amazing!!

My brother and my son zip lined across this ravine in Danao, from one mountain to another... I nearly fainted when I looked how far down the mountain went!!!! But what a view!

Butterflies eating mangoes at the Butterfly Conservatory in Bohol.

Me with butterfly wings!! hehe!

Known as the world's smallest primate -- the Philippine Tarsier of Bohol.

These little guys can fit in the palm of your hand!

Jarrod at the Inifini pool at Panglao Island Resort.

Aaaaah, paradise!

White sand beaches for days and water so clear you can see the fish and coral below.

Yes Jo and Ri ("paperdrama" and "scrapstress")... I go "curly" in humid weather. LOL!

Plantation Bay... our last stay and stop in Cebu. Paradise... its one of the top 20 places to stay in Asia.

Lola Mering, my son Jarrod, me and my older brother... Lola did not want us to leave... she started crying... :-(

To end on a funny note.... here is Jarrod and our friendly Philippine Airlines Stewardess!

Mabuhay (Long life!) LOL!

Thanks for stopping by and letting me share my memorable adventure with you all. I'm back to work and OMG, so wishing I could be scrappin' right now (if you ONLY KNEW!!) LOL!

Miss you all... and hope you had an AMAZING Thanksgiving holiday~

Have an awesome weekend!!

November I Am Roses Projects, a friend and our birthday outing!

2011-11-06T12:07:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone and thanks for stopping by to peek at my latest projects for I Am Roses.

I am fortunate to have my dear friend Bona, who I've known since the 2nd grade. We happen to share the love and passion for paper crafting AND our birthdays are only 6 days apart -- I'm on October 29th and she's on November 4th. We make it a point every year to do a girls night out to dinner to catch up and exchange gifts. The gifts I created for Bona were created as my I Am Roses projects for November.

First off here is a Shabby Chic card I created for Bona using The Melissa Frances 5th Avenue papers and the FleaMarket paper embellishments by ColorBok (I'll have a full product list included at the bottom of this post):

Next up is this gift card box, which I created using FleaMarket design paper and the Sizzix Envelope Box Bigs XL die.

Last up is this altered trunk... I had so much fun creating this. The box is from Treasurenest.Com and the papers again from the Shabby Chic Flea Market collection. I knew this collection would be perfect for Bona because she's used it in the past AND it's totally Shabby Chic (which she loves):

Click HERE for a video detailing how I created these projects!

Now for some fun photos! Bona and I met at the Elephant Bar for dinner and we literally shut the place down at 1am! LOL! Those of you have not been to the Elephant Bar, the food is Asian inspired and the atmosphere very relaxed with the place centralized around the middle bar that's opened late! hehe!

Here is Bona with the gifts I created for her:

Here's me with the beautiful birthday balloon Bona made for me using one of her AccuCut dies:

Sorry for the bad quality of the photos... the restaurant was dark and all we had were our cell phones. LOL!

Anyhow, hope you enjoyed my share for today. Have yourself a GREAT week ahead!

hugs!

I Am Roses Products used on these projects:

White Cherry Blossoms

Cream Paper Roses

White Roses (R77)

Large White Gardenia (GB5) (currently unavailable, but try the GB4's)

Green Rose Leaves

Small White Flowers (S10)

Small Soft Yellow Two Tone (S10)

Shabby Pink Paper Roses

Soft Pink Paper Roses

Pink Paper Flowers (.50" curly)

Small White/Pink Two Toned Flowers

Other products used:

FleaMarket Paper collection by ColorBok

Trims and embellishments from KARLAS001 Etsy

Lindy Stamp Gang Glitz Spritz in Scintillating Silver

Vintage lace from my stash

Recollections Bling

Girlfriends stamp set by Crafty Secrets

Vintage Photo Distress Ink

White acryllic paint

Glossy Accents

... and more!

I Am Roses Blog Hop Winner Announcement!

2011-11-06T09:34:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone!

We had an AMAZING turn out for the I Am Roses “Fall into Autumn” Blog Hop and on behalf of Bunma and the I Am Roses Design Team, we wanted to thank you for participating and showing your love & support for the projects the design team created just for you!

Are you ready to find out where the secret blog candy was hidden and who the winner is?

Head on over to the I Am Roses Challenge Blog where it’s all revealed!!

Thanks again and see you over at the I Am Roses Design Team YouTube Channel, where myself and the other designers will continue to share unique projects to keep you inspired. ❤

hugs!

Fall into Autumn BLOG HOP, with the I Am Roses Designers!

2011-11-01T09:00:00.000-07:00

WELCOME and thank you for joining the I Am Roses Fall in to Autumn 2011 Blog Hop! The Design Team is thrilled to share some special projects with you showcasing some of the latest flowers from I Am Roses, as well as some of our all time favorites!

But first, I wanted to take a quick moment to thank you for all the support and wonderful comments you have left on the I Am Roses Design Team YouTube Channel. We have reached over 1,400 subscribers! What better way to celebrate this FALL than with a PRIZE!

Here’s how to play along:

Hop along to each of the design team member's blogs and be sure to comment on their individual Fall into Autumn 2011 Blog Hop post.
There is 1 hidden blog candy prize up for grabs in one of our DT member’s blogs, but you won't know whose!
Be sure to become a follower of the new I Am Roses Challenge Blog
Commenting along the way increases your chance of being picked as the winner!
Comments will close on Friday Nov. 4th 9pm PST
We will be selecting 1 winner from the comments of a random designer's blog and will announce the winner on Sunday, Nov. 6th!

As you hop along, subscribe/follow the individual design team member's blogs so you don't miss out on the winner announcement! And don't forget to Subscribe/Follow the I Am Roses Challenge Blog to qualify for your chance to win.

Here is a preview of one of the I Am Roses blog candy that is up for grabs:

Picture using some of your favorite color sprays on these babies.... wow!!! ❤

For today's hop, each designer was challenged with creating a Fall tag. The base of my tag was created using one of my AccuCut Envelope and Tag die-sets. The paper collection is by Authentique (LOVE this paper!) The butterfly (wings) was cut out using a Spellbinders Shapeabilities die set, the sentiment is from My Favorite Things, Inspired by Autumn, the pennants were cut using My Favorite Things Mini Pennants Die-namics and the letters were stamped using the MFT Typewriter Alphabet set...

I just LOVE making this Puffy Daisy layered flower. This time I used 2 of my Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst sprays -- Dark Chocolate Truffle and Red Hot Poker Orange. I LOVE this combo of Fall inspired colors. I have a tutorial on how to create this layered Puffy Daisy HERE. In the center of the Puffy Daisy, I added a metal button from my stash that I colored up with my Rub n' Buff in Antique Gold. To the left of the Puffy Daisy, are 3 small semi-open roses that were white, but I painted them with my Red Hot Poker Orange Starburst Stains. The crystal sprays and wheat leaves are from KARLAS001's Etsy. Back behind the flowers are some brown rose leaves and tan cherry blossoms (all I Am Roses products will be linked at the end of this post.)

Here's a peek at the banner, anchored by more Cherry Blossoms. The seam binding was stained using more Dark Chocolate Truffle and Red Hot Poker Orange Starburst Sprays by Lindy Stamp Gang.

I love this sentiment from MFT... I added a few fall leaves from I Am Roses under the stamped sentiment...

Thanks for letting me share my project with you today!

Next up on the blog hop is our sweet and talented Amy! I’m sure she has something AMAZING to share with you!

Thanks for stopping by and playing along!

Just in case you get lost along your hoppin' way, here is a list of the I Am Roses design team members hopping today:

Arlene: www.butterflykisseswithlove.blogspot.com (<---- You are HERE!)

Amy: www.myteddyboo.blogspot.com

Andrea: www.whimsycrafts.blogspot.com

Becca: www.beccascraftycorner.blogspot.com

Bona: www.keeponscrappin.blogspot.com

Cindy: www.cynthialoowho.blogspot.com

Jo: www.paperdrama.blogspot.com

Joy: www.artangelsdesigns.blogspot.com

Limor: www.chicscrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com

Rina: www.scrapmusubi.blogspot.com

Yvonne: www.scrappingisbliss.blogspot.com

I am Roses Products used on this tag:

Puffy Daisies (currently being restocked)

Cherry Blossoms - Mixed Classic Color

Small Brown Leaves

Small Peach/Brown Two Tone Maple Leaves

Small White Semi Open Rose Buds

Other Products used on this tag:

AccuCut Envelope & Tag

Authentique - Halloween papers

Burlap Trim, Crystal sprays and Crystal Wheat leaves from KARLAS001

Spellbinders Butterflies Shapeabilities

My Favorite Things - Mini Pennants Die-Namics, Typewriter Alphabet stamp set, Inspired By Autumn stamp set

Recollections bling

Seam Binding

Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays

Ranger Distress Stain and Distress Ink in Vintage Photo

Fall Tag

2011-10-25T17:22:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I'm here with a project for Lindy Stamp Gang...

I LOVE Fall... I come from Northern California where the summers are hot and dry and the best way to spend your summer days are either in a pool, in front of an air conditioner or at the mall (hey, I don't mind that! LOL!) But kidding aside, Fall is time to bundle up and see all the BEAUTIFUL colors outside as the trees turn this beautiful greenish brown color. The sun can still hit you in the face, but it's a soothing, relaxing feeling versus the scorching feeling you get during the dry summer time! LOL!

What I love best about Fall though... are the colors... the warm greens, the browns, the maroons and burgundies... I'm in heaven with those colors!

The base of this large shipping tag was dry embossing with a Tim Holtz Alterations texture fade, rubbed with Versamark and then embossing using the Midnight Emerald Obsidian from the Rich Royals pack. I love, love, love this green color and the shimmer is amazing! After heat setting, I sprayed on some Moon Shadow Mist in Pirate's Plunder Gold to add more of a vintage feel with added glimmer.

All the flowers are sprayed using Glitz Spritz Desert Moon Cactus Gold, my all time fav when you want a ton of Gold shimmer with no color. ❤

The gold Dragon Fly and small gold Butterfly charm are from the Lindy Stamp Gang store... love these, so versatile!

Click HERE to watch my video on this tag to get an up-close look.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope your week is going well! ❤

My MFT Design Team Journey!

2011-10-25T10:42:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

I wanted to write up a blog post to remember my amazing journey as a My Favorite Things designer. I recently stepped down from the design team to focus more time on family, work and personal commitments. It's probably one of the hardest things I've done EVER! I've really grown to love the MFT family of designers, Kim (the owner) and Jody (MFT coordinator, and one of my sweetest friends ever!) I will continue to support MFT in all ways -- as you know, I can't live without their products -- can you say MFT Die-Namics? Love, love, love! ❤

So I wanted to dedicate this post to Kim, Jody and the MFT design team. LOVE you ladies! ❤

Here's a quick peek of some of my work as an MFT designer (December 2010 - October 2011):

... and what an AMAZING journey it's been! ❤

For more, click HERE to see all my MFT blog posts. Or visit my YouTube channel for all my MFT videos and tutorials (under PLAYLISTS > My Favorite Things Design Team.)

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have an amazingly crafty week ahead! Hugs! ❤

Life is the flower...

2011-10-20T16:47:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I have a Stamper's Dream project share for you today. I created this cute little card using Impression Obsession's A Loving Heart clear stamp set and Prima Londonerry 6x6 papers from Stamper's Dream. And did you already hear about the Stamper's Dream liquidation sale?? I'm so, so sad Michelle's closing up shop... but that means some scrappy savings for you, so hurry on over to get an additional 20% off the entire store! Did I tell you Michelle carries Spellbinders and Tim Holtz Alterations dies?? All the cool stuff is going fast, so don't wait!!

Here is the card I created:

I stamped the sentiment onto some of the Londonerry design paper then I cut it out using one of the dies from the new Donna Salazar Creative Book Pages Two Grande die set. I edged it with Vintage Photo distress ink. The flowers are Kaisercraft Blooms in Olive and Buttercream. The little cherry blossom and skeleton leaves are from I Am Roses. The butterfly is from my stash and I hand-made the custom stick-pin. ❤

I punched out the leaves with some of the design paper & my Martha Stewart punch to "fill up" the flower ensemble on the card. The pearl bling is by Recollections.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and letting me share my latest project with you! And don't forget to stop by Stamper's Dream... you just might find yourself an awesome deal! ❤

"A Christmas to Remember" card, some news and Stamper's Dream Blog Hop

2011-10-18T04:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone and welcome to Stampers Dream's very last (*wiping my tears as I write this*) blog hop! If you haven't heard the sad news about the closing of Stamper's Dream, please click on over to Michelle's blog for details and for information about the store's liquidation sale.

It has been such an AMAZING honor being a member of Michelle's Dream Team! But, I am excited for Michelle as she steps into the next journey of her life. Love you Michelle! Thank you so much for everything you do!

That said, don't you go anywhere just yet... because we have a full line-up of designers and friends ready to share some fun projects with you on today's blog hop!

I created this card using JustRite's Christmas Trimmings Cling Mount stamp set and BoBunny's Father Christmas paper collection. I stamped the wreath with Momento Tuxedo black ink, colored it up using my copic markers and used my circles Nesties to cut it out. I stamped the bow and colored it up as well, but I fussy cut it and added some dimensionals & a Recollections half-back pearl to make it pop off the page a little. The pearl bling is by Recollections and the trim is by Prima. The gorgeous "sugared" flower is also by Prima. The larger layers on the card were cut using Donna Salazar's Creative Book Pages Grande Die by Spellbinders. I love how versatile this die set is... not only are they awesome for creating mini albums, but you can also use the various dies that come in the set to make cards!

Here are some pics...

Here is the blog line up for today:

Michelle Rodgers
Becca Feeken
Tosha Leyendekker
Denise Marzec
Laurie Schmidlin
Carolyn King
Amy Sheffer
Arlene Cuevas (<--- that's Me!)
Teresa Kline
Jessica Diedrich
Mariana Grigsby
Lea Lawson
Jo Thompson

Thanks so much for stopping by and I wish you all a wonderful week! Happy hopping and happy shopping!

hugs! ❤

Birdcage Mini Album

2011-10-16T10:03:00.000-07:00

It's me again... yup, 3 projects in less than 24 hours. Pretty insane, I know. LOL! This time I want to share a project with you for I Am Roses.

This mini album was created using AccuCut's Birdcages die-set and ColorBok's Flea Market papers. I used a bunch of I Am Roses products in this mini... Let's start off by showing you some pictures...

I think I'll now point you over to my video where you can get a closer look at this mini album and how it all came together.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and letting me share one of my latest projects with you. Now it's time for me to hit the sack... long day tomorrow of pumpkin picking and carving with the kids!

hugs! ❤

I Am Roses products used on this mini album:

White Paper Flower Sprays

GB5 Large White Gardenia (currently out of stock, but check out the GB4's

Soft Pink Semi-open Rosebuds

Small White Crocheted flowers

White Paper Flowers

Small Yellow Flower 2-Tone

Mixed Classic Color Cherry Blossoms

Tiny White Flat Flowers

Small Natural Skeleton Leaves

Green Leaves

Big Ivory Puffy Daisy

White Carnation

White Roses (R 77)

Halloween Castle Mini Album

2011-10-15T19:21:00.000-07:00

Hey there everyone! Today I have a fun project to share with you for Lindy Stamp Gang!

I created this Halloween mini album using the Castle #2 album die set by AccuCut and a mod podge of papers by Recollections and DCWV. I accented this album using Scintillating Silver Glitz Spritz by Lindy Stamp Gang (my absolute fav!!) I just LOVE how it gives your pages and elements tons of shimmer without the color when you don't need color! I also used colors from the new Tickle Me Fancy Magical Mica set. This is "the" perfect set for all your Halloween projects! But if you are looking for more traditional Halloween "shimmery" goodness, check out the Haunted Halloween Starburst Spray set.

Here are a few pictures from my Halloween Castle mini album:

Watch my video of this mini album below for more detail...

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. I hope you have an amazingly crafty weekend! hugs! ❤

A Warm Hello

2011-10-07T10:54:00.000-07:00

HI everyone, TGIF!! I'm here with a project for Stamper's Dream!

A created this card using BoBunny's Et Cetera papers and the JustRite's A Warm Hello Round 1 5/8" stamp set.

I used the Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 4 to layer by sentiment, which is layered using the Small Standard Circles Nestabilities. The ornate accent over the sentiment is cut using the Parisian Motifs Shapeabilities. I adorned it using this really pretty Webster's Pages sparkler.

The large rose to the right is a Kaisercraft bloomer in Honey. The rest of the flowers are by I Am Roses. The trim is the Brown Satin Pleat Edging ribbon by Maya Road.

Here's the inside.... the border is cut using the Parisian Accents Shapeabilities by Spellbinders.

Thanks so much for peeking at my project today. I sure enjoyed sharing it with you!

Be sure to stop by Stamper's Dream to check out what's new!

Have a GREAT weekend!

hugs! ❤

MFT's October New Product Tour!

2011-10-04T19:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone and welcome to MFT's New Product Tour where the design team will be showcasing the new products available for this month's release, which is by the way... AVAILABLE NOW! If you're ready to start shopping, jump over to the Brand Spankin' new page on the new and enhanced MFT Boutique. BUT WAIT! you may want to join us for the New Product Tour first to get some additional inspiration before shopping from that list of yours! ❤

My project for today is using the new Contempo Cage Die-Namics and Stamp Set. I seriously cannot get enough of this birdcage... it is too stinkin' cute and oh so shabby chic! I created an altered wooden tray and a card with this set...

First up is my altered tray. I have this favorite picture of my husband and I that was taken at the Valencia Hotel at Santana Row for my birthday last year. WOW, what a spoiled few days I had that weekend. Hubbs really knows how to lay on the spoiling! LOL! So I wanted to remember it by creating something to showcase the picture. I received this wooden tray from my BFF Bona and I hadn't done anything to it since she gave it to me months ago! With the Contempo Cage set, I just got inspired to create something with it! Here are some pics...

First I painted the entire wooden tray with white acrylic paint, then I edged it with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I layered on some papers from Prima's Reflections collection. I added an Oval Decorative Doily behind the picture. The word "love" is from a chipboard alpha set by Heidi Swaap -- really old stuff from my stash LOL! I cut out a bird with the designer paper using the Contempo Cage Die-namics and I added a pearl for his eye. The spray to the right is by I Am Roses. I hand-crinkled some white seam binding, created a bow, then added this cute birdcage charm I received in a swap from my friend Nancy and hung it on the bow using a Making Memories Vintage Garment Pin. The rosette trim lining the bottom of the altered tray is from Etsy.

The Contempo cage is cut out using some of the Reflections designer paper. I lined the top of the cage with the new Vintage Flourish Die-Namics and tied a bow out of burlap string to the top of the cage. The birds are cut out with MFT felt and I added pearls for their eyes. The two-toned brown flowers at the base of the cage are by I Am Roses. The banner I cut out using the Mini Pennants Die-Namics, then I stamped words from a sentiment that came with the Contempo Cage stamp set. The butterfly is from the Notched Tag Die-namics. I added a little Tim Holtz bottle filled with bead pearls underneath the cage.

Here's one last look....

For my second project I created a tri-fold card using Webster's Pages designer paper.

I layered a Decorative Doily behind my birdcage and cut out the bird in MFT felt. I stamped the "chain" holding the birdcage from the stamp set, then added a pearl on top. I accented with the Prima Donna Petals flower, which is then accented with the Leafy Flourish. Recollections flatback pearls are added for a final touch. I hand-crinkled some white seam binding and created a bow to the side of the cage. The sentiment is stamped on a piece of the Scalloped Ribbon.

As you open the tri-fold card, you get this... I stamped one of the three little birds from the stamp set using green chalk ink. Then I stamped his wing in brown chalk ink using one of the many patterned wings that also comes with the set. The music notes and "tweet" are also from the set.

Here's the inside of the card where I stamped a sentiment from the set onto the fishtail banners that come in the First Place Award Ribbon set. The bird and flourish are stamped from the Contempo Cage set.

Now, be sure to check out Kim's blog where she has a full line up of designers showcasing the new products today.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have an AMAZING crafty week!

hugs ❤,

MFT Die-Namics used on these projects:

MFT Die-Namics Feature & Pre-Release Pep Rally!

2011-10-03T21:00:00.000-07:00

Now that we've teased and tempted you all week long, it's almost time for you to grab all of 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.

Here is an in-depth look at this month's Die-namics, with an opportunity to revisit the amazing sets being released tonight at 10pm EST RIGHT HERE.

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.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on October 4 at 10 PM EST:

The MFT release is on October 4 at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available October 4 at 10 PM EST.
Be sure to check in on the guest designer contest to see who is crowned the winner. The announcement is made in the release party thread, AND on the guest designer contest thread in the MFT forum on SCS. The winner will receive over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the design team next month.
If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog NOW! Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) The final 2 winners will be announced at the release party, and will also be contacted by e-mail.

I created this layout of a favorite iPhone picture of me and my 4-year old Logan. The picture was little "exposed" on the left side, but I didn't mind it so much... I love this pic and how playful and silly my son can be. He's such a ham! LOL!

I used the new Contempo Cage Die-Namics and stamp set and Prima's Printery papers for this 9x9 layout. Here are some pics:

I distressed the papers using my Tim Holtz distresser and all the die-cuts are edged with Walnut Stain distress Ink. The picture is layered on top of torn corrugated cardboard. Under that, I have an Oval Decorative Doily, and the sentiment is stamped with Walnut Stain ink onto the new Oval Tab.

I created another double-layer Rolled Gardenia using the design paper and a black pearl and all the flowers from the Flower & Leaf Trio Die-namics are edged with Walnut Stain and adhered using a large black eyelet.

The birdcage is so amazing, I LOVE this die! I added a flower and some rosettes from my stash. I used some ball chain from my stash and applied it to the Layout using glossy accents.

The vintage lace that I used is from my stash.

Click HERE to watch my video tutorial for this layout.

Now be sure to head back to Kim's blog to get a full list of the designers showcasing projects today. You won't want to miss out, that's for sure!

hugs!

MFT Die-namics:

MFT Teasers Day 6!

2011-10-02T21:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! The MFT design team is here for another day of Teasers leading up to the new release, which is just around the corner on October 4th!

We are featuring the new line-up of Pure Innocence stamp sets: Girl and Baby, Boy and Baby, Pumpkin Patch Girl, Calendula, Have Hope and Precious Little Lamb - Where Flowers Bloom.

I created this cute Fall card using PI: Pumpkin Patch Girl. She is so adorable pulling her little wagon full of pumpkins! I colored her up with my Copic markers and paper pieced her outfit. The papers are from the Reflections collection by Prima.

I "framed" PI Pumpkin Patch Girl using the Postage Frame from the First Class Friend Die-Namics and stamp set. I stamped the sentiment on the new Oval Tab Die-namics and popped on some Recollections pearls from my stash.

Do you spy the new Rolled Gardenia flower? I love, love, love this new Die-Namics! I created this flower using 2 layers of the die-cut and added a pearl in the center. The 2 little rosebuds on either side of the Rolled Gardenia are from my stash. I die cut the new Vintage Flourish Die-Namics twice, then cut them in half and used them to accent the flower.

Lastly, here is the inside of my card... I added another Postage Stamp border and recycled the inside of the First Class Friend postage frame Die-namics (from the front of my card) by layering the sentiment on it.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on October 4th at 10 PM EST:

The MFT release is on October 4th at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available October 4 at 10 PM EST.
The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month.
If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog NOW! Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

Be sure to join us tomorrow for our Die-Namics Feature and Pre-Release Pep Rally! The design team will be sharing projects using the new stamp sets and will be featuring several of the new Die-Namics to keep you inspired!

See you then!

hugs! ❤

MFT Die-namics used on this project:

Altered Letter from Michael's dollar bin

2011-10-02T13:48:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I have a fun project to share with you guys today. The week before last, I altered this letter for a scrappy friend and used a bunch of gorgeous I Am Roses flowers. I wanted to share this sooner, but it was a bit of a rough week for me last week... so I decided to share it for my I Am Roses project for today! If you follow the I Am Roses Design Team channel, you may have seen a brief sneak peek of this project on the new DT announcement vid. ☺

You can find these letters from the "dollar" bin at Michael's. As you might know, Michael's dollar bin doesn't necessarily mean everything in the bins cost a dollar (LOL)... I "think" I got this large letter for $2 or $3. ☺

I painted the base of the letter with acrylic paint, sprayed with Lindy Stamp Gang Scintillating Silver Glitze Spritz and layer on design paper by Prima from the Reflections collection.

Here are some pics to get you started:

I created a video tutorial showing you exactly how I altered this letter. Check out the video tutorial HERE. Be sure to subscribe to the I Am Roses Design Team channel on YouTube for your daily dose of flower inspiration!

I Am Roses Products used on this project:

White paper roses

Small Brown flowers Two Tone

White Daisy Flowers

Black-Brown Gardenias (small)

White Roses (R77)

Dark Brown Rose Leaves (not in stock, but try these Brown Rose Leaves, and use your Lindy Stamp Gang spray in Dark Chocolate Truffle for a similar look!)

Thanks so much for dropping by today. Wishing you all an amazingly crafty week ahead!

hugs! ❤

MFT Teasers Day 4!

2011-09-30T21:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone and welcome to day 4 of MFT Teasers! So how are ya doing with your shopping list so far? And what about all those amazing projects the Design Team has shared with you this week? What an awesome, awesome release MFT has lined up yet again!

Today the designers are showcasing project using the Bon Appétit stamp set and Contempo Cage Die-namics and stamp set.

I created my project using the new Contempo Cage Die-Namics and stamp set. Here's a peek:

Isn't the bird cage just adorable?! And the little bird with wing?! There are so many coordinating and "accenting" stamps in the set, the possibilities truly are endless!

The paper collection I used on my card is by Webster's Pages. I distressed the edges for a shabby chic feel to the card. Here are some pics:

I cut the birdcage out in kraft cardstock, centered a Mini Rolled Rose on top of the cage and accented it with a few little white flowers from my stash. I "crinkled" my own seam binding (I use rubbing alcohol) and made a bow to adorn the top of my cage. Lined on the bottom of the cage is the Flower Border Die-Namics, accented with some Recollections pearls from my stash. I stamped the little bird from the stamp set underneath so he appears to be "in" the cage. I just LOVE the little bar he can stand on... too cute! You'll also see that I stamped some of the musical notes from the stamp set... my little bird loves to sing! :-)

Under the cage is the super fun Woodgrain fence (which by the way, is PERFECT for those Halloween projects you might be working on!)

I cut out the little bird in kraft card stock and I used one of the coordinating stamps to create the "lines" on his little wing. I used a little itty-bitty Recollections pearl for the bird's eye. The sentiment is stamped onto kraft cardstock cut out with my Mini Pennants Die-namics. I think layered them on top of the "ends" of the smaller banner from the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics set.

Here's a side view of my card...

Inside the card, I layered more design paper ad Hot Fudge cardstock. I stamped the little bird in brown ink, then stamped his wing in green ink. I also included the rest of the woodgrain fence that I cut off from the front of the card (can't let those scraps go to waste, right?!) then I stamped another sentiment from the set onto the banners from the First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namics.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on October 4th at 10 PM EST:

The MFT release is on October 4th at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available October 4 at 10 PM EST.
The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month.
If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog NOW! Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

Thanks once again for stopping by today for a visit and for allowing me to share my project with you! I'll be back again tomorrow for more Teasers, so I hope you join us then!

Have a GREAT weekend!

hugs! ❤

MFT Die-Namics used on this project:

Time to Celebrate!

2011-09-30T17:13:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! TGIF! Yippeee! I am so excited about the weekend being here. I haven't been feeling well and a few days to recuperate from a busy week is just what I needed. ☺

I'm here today with a project for Stamper's Dream. I recently added the Moments in Time clear stamp set by Flourishes to my collection and I am just in LOVE with it! I used the clock face, roman numerials and sentiment from the set on this semi-masculine card... and I say "semi" masculine because I added my favorite Kaisercraft paper bloomers (in Honey) to the card (if I added flowers to a card for my hubbs, he would not be too fond of it, LOL!) Under the bloomers, I gathered some black burlap string by May Arts. The papers are edged with Ranger Distress ink in Walnut Stain. The pearls are by Recollections and the brads and clock charm are from my stash. The paper collection is TimePiece by BoBunny.

Here are some pics:

I hope you like my project for today! Be sure to stop by the Stamper's Dream store. Michelle just got in some yummy new papers by BoBunny and Simple Stories and can we say Spellbinders?! Trust me, you don't want to miss out! ❤

Have a great weekend!

hugs! ❤

MFT Teasers Day 3!

2011-09-29T21:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, and welcome to another day of MFT Teasers!

Today the design team is featuring projects using the new Triple Scoop Set, Clearly Sentimental About Abundance and the previous Triple Scoop Set, Clearly Sentimental About Family.

My project today is a card using the new Triple Scoop Set, Clearly Sentimental About Abundance.

The paper collection I used is from My Minds Eye called Fall into Fall, an old stack from my stash. But it's an all time fav for me since I am just drawn to warm, neutral colors. ❤

First I cut out an oval using the large oval from the Layered Labels Die-Namics set, then I stamped a sentiment on it from the CS about Abundance set. I then cut out the new Oval Decorative Doily using Hot Fudge cardstock and used it to layer the sentiment. I then adorned it with a Recollections pearl flourish.

The sheer brown ribbon is from the My Favorite Ribbon Brown collection. I added a Leafy Flourish behind to add a little something to balance out the card...

The vertical panel is trimmed with Simply Scallops die-cuts...

Here's an up-close look at the sentiment and the new Oval Decorative Doily. The large Oval from the Layered Labels Die-namics set fits perfectly, just showing the flexibility these dies have!

Inside the card, I used more Simply Scallops die-cuts to line the edge of the center panel, then added another Leafy Flourish (love these!)

Here are the details about the upcoming release on October 4th at 10 PM EST:

The MFT release is on October 4th at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available October 4 at 10 PM EST.
The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month.
If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog NOW! Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

Thanks for stopping by today. I'll be back again tomorrow with more teasers!

hugs!

MFT Die-Namics used on this card:

MFT Teasers Day 2!

2011-09-28T21:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, and welcome to another day of MFT Teasers!

Today the design team is featuring projects using the new Inspired by Autumn and Fred Bear and the Megaphone stamp sets.

My project today is a card created using the new Inspired by Autumn stamp set.

I stamped the crate of apples using Momento Ink onto an Ivory MFT Panel. Then I colored it up with my Copic markers and cut it out using the Textile Rectangle Die-Namics. The paper collection I'm using is "Fall into Fall" which is an old My Minds Eye paper collection from my stash.

I created a rosette with the designer paper with my 1/4" Rosette Die-Namics and layered it onto a Dainty Doily. I popped on an I Am Roses flower from my stash, added a bow created with seam binding, and stamped "Autumn" from the Inspired By set onto the Notched Tag. The leaves are from my I Am Roses stash and the fall "spray" is from Michael's.

Inside the card, I used the new Vintage Flourish Die-namics and placed a Recollections pearl bling in the center. I also stamped a sentiment from the Inspired by Autumn stamp set.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on October 4th at 10 PM EST:

The MFT release is on October 4th at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available October 4 at 10 PM EST.
The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month.
If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog NOW! Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

Thanks for stopping by today! I'll be back again tomorrow with more teasers, so I hope to see you then!

MFT Die-Namics used on this card:

MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge #38

2011-09-21T09:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone and welcome to this week's MFT Wednesday Stamp Club sketch challenge #38!

Here's what we're playing with this week:

If you are new to the Wednesday Stamp Club, here's how it works...

Create a card or project using the above sketch as your guide. When you're done, simply add your sample to the Splitcoast Stampers Galleries for your chance to win! You don't have to use MFT products, but if you use an MFT stamp set, you can win a $20 prize (versus $15) to the MFT Boutique!

Here are some pictures of a card I created using Sketch #38...

The stamp set that I used is Pure Innocence Butterfly Kisses. The paper collection is Melody by Prima.

I used the Framed Greetings Die-Namics to stamp the greeting

I love the dimension of the Prima Donna Petals Die-Namices... I used 2 layers of the die here on this flower...

I love the MFT Cool Highlight glitter and don't her shoes make you want to click your heels and say "there's no place like home?" hehe!

The Happy Birthday sentiment is from the Pure Innocence Birthday Princess stamp set.

Click HERE to watch a fun video tutorial highlighting the creation of this card.

Be sure to stop by Kim's Blog to check out other samples from the MFT design team!

hugs ❤!

MFT Die-Namics used on this card:

MFT's VIP Release and New Product Tour!

2011-09-20T19:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone and welcome to MFT's release of the October 2011 VIP kit! MFT has changed things up a bit and instead of a blog hop, will be hosting a New Product Tour! The MFT designers will be sharing some projects with you using the new October 2011 VIP kit, so be sure to head over to Kim's blog (if that's not where you started) to get a full list of the designers who will be your tour guides today!

First, let's chat a little bit about how utterly cute and fabulous this VIP kit is! Check out the pic to see what's included in the kit:

Who's that Girl Chooses Hope VIP Collection $29.90

Who's that Girl Chooses Hope stamp set

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

Rolled Gardenia Die-namics Die

Here's a closer look at the luscious Rolled Gardenia Die-Namics that comes in the kit...

Here are a few pictures of my card...

I cut the Fancy Flourish to accent around the Rolled Gardenia...

Here is the Rolled Gardenia (2 Gardenia die-cuts, double-layered) in action...

The sentiment I chose for inside the card is from the sentiments mini set that comes FREE with the VIP kit. It coordinates nicely with the main stamp set...

Click HERE to watch my video tutorial where I share an up-close look at the October 2011VIP kit, MFT Die-namics and other elements included in this card.

Click on the image below to buy your VIP kit today! This is a limited product and will not be available once sold out, so don't wait! ❤

Click HERE to shop now!

And don't forget to stop by Kim's blog to partake in more project eye-candy from the design team!

hugs! ❤

Altered Vintage Trunk & Recipe box

2011-09-17T10:22:00.000-07:00

Happy Saturday! I have a couple of I Am Roses projects to share with you today and I hope this inspires you to give this a try. ❤

Altering boxes is one of my all time favorite things to do other than card-making, making lay-outs and creating mini albums. There's something soothing about it, and no 2 boxes ever come out the same. When I create my boxes, I don't go "in" with a plan... it just sorta "falls together." LOL!

Here are some pictures of an altered trunk I created for my swap partner for Jade's Secret Squirrel Cigar Box group (better known as SSCB or the Secret Squirrel Sister Society - SSSS.) Because the swap is anonymous (she won't know it's from me until she opens the package) I had to cover her name with some kraft cardsotck (no peeking! LOL!) I customized the box just for her by adding her name with grungeboard - colored up with my R22 Copic marker and distressed with Walnut Stain Distress Ink from Ranger.

One of her favorite color combos is brown and pink. Since the box was already brown,

I added accents of pink to her box...

Before I start altering a box, I determine where the flowers will go and the elements (such as the frame) just fall into place from there...

I LOVE the large GB-5 Gardenias... so pretty, especially when glitzed up with my Scintillating Silver Glitz Spritz by Lindy Stamp Gang!

I used a paint crackle technique with this $1 bin Michael's frame... I inserted a piece of designer paper from the My Minds Eye Lost & Found 2 "Blush" collection, then accented the frame with more I Am Roses flowers...

This is what the inside of the trunk looks like. The theme for this month's swap was "Girlie Grunge Recipe Box." My SS doesn't cook, so she said she was going to use the box for other things... which is why I chose to alter this larger trunk for her... I handmade each of the tabs inside the trunk for her to organize her "stuff."

I kept the inside simple as I didn't want too much bulk taking up space for her things. I lined some vintage shabby floral-pearl trim and added more I Am Roses (links to products included below.)

Here is the altered recipe box I made for my SS as well. It's not "cooking" themed, so I kept it classic. No design paper -- but lots of painting and grunge and Lindy Stamp Gang goodness (Dark Chocolate Truffle Starburst Stain, my ALL time fav!!) She loves Tim Holtz, so I added touches of Tim on both boxes... this one sports the Tim Holtz box feet... I've been hoarding several of these (LOL!) but wanted to make this box extra special...

I attached a little set of keys and a telephone with a Making Memories vintage garment pin onto the trim... I thought maybe my SS could use this box for personal mementos or use it as a place to store phone numbers and addresses...

I created a video HERE so you can see exactly how I altered each of these boxes.

I hope my SS enjoys these altered boxes. I was super lucky to get her as my partner as she is VERY special in my heart and she is one of the most genuine and talented ladies I've met through the scrapbooking community on YouTube. So SS.... you probably know who you are because the subtle hints on my video probably gave it away... LOL! But I totally {HEART} you girl! Enjoy your altered boxes.... they were truly created from the heart! ❤

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Be sure to subscribe to the I Am Roses YouTube channel for creative inspiration using the I Am Roses products!

Have an AMAZING weekend everyone!

I Am Roses products used on these altered boxes:

Large White Gardenia GB-5 (currently out of stock)

Black Brown Gardenias

Brown Scrapbooking Curley Flowers

Pink 3 layer scrapbooking flowers (currently out of stock)

White with pink center Roses

White Puffy semi Rose Buds

Pink Medium size Rose Buds

Soft Pink Semi Open Rose Buds

Large Brown Rose Leaves (currently out of stock)

Pink 3" Large Rose

White .75" Roses

Soft Pink Paper Roses

Other Products Used:
Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Spray in Dark Chocolate Truffle
Lindy Stamp Gang Glitz Spritz in Scintillating Silver

Tim Holz Muse Token

Tim Holz Box Feet

Tim Holtz Curio Knob

Ribbon centered Porcelan roses (KARLAS001)

Crystal leaf sprays (KARLAS001)

Lace & Trim from KARLAS001 and A Treasure Nest

Prima Say It In Pearls bling

Prima butterfly

Small Brown Nylon butterfly (KARLAS001)

SACrafter half back pearls

My Minds Eye Lost & Found 2 "Blush"

Recollections Love Letters paper

Michael's $1 frame

Making Memories metal sentiment

MFT File Tab Die-namics

Charms and other embellishments from my stash

Mini 6x6 Scrapbooking Layout "You are Perfect"

2011-09-16T16:31:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, TGIF!

I received my new Spellbinders from the Stampers Dream store earlier this week and I've been dying to create something! As I was digging through some file folders in my office, I found this wallet sized studio picture of my son Dylan, taken in February 2004 when he was only 2 weeks old. The picture was my inspiration and when I received the new Baby Steps 6x6 papers by Simple Stories, I knew I wanted to make a little layout!

Here are some pictures:

I created a VIDEO that will walk you through the process of creating this lay-out. Super fun and the Creative Book Pages Two by Donna Salazar is a "must have" in my "book"! ❤

Have a great weekend!

hugs ❤,

Products used on this project:

Simple Stories - Baby Steps 6x6 papers

Donna Salazar's Creative Book Pages Two Grande Templates

Twisted Metal Tags Shapeabilities

Toy Story Eclectic Buttons by Crate Paper

Portrait Eclectic Buttons by Crate Paper

May Arts Brown Burlap String (currently out of stock)

Ranger Distress Ink in Walnut Stain

Pearl bling by Recollections

Wooden heart from my stash

Brown card stock, chipboard backing

Vintage-Shabby Birthday Card

2011-09-13T12:37:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Here is a fun birthday card I created for a friend using a bunch of goodies from my KARLAS001 design team package for September. Karla is stocking up her Etsy with some fabulous finds nearly every day, so be sure to check back often for dibbs on some of the AMAZING products she offers!

I created this card using Paper Trey Ink Kraft cardstock as my base and Glitz paper from the Laced with Grace collection. Once I got the base ready... the goodies piled on from there! LOL!

Here are some pics and I will include links to all the KARLAS001 products down below...

I created a video tutorial for an up-close look at this card. I also share some tips on how to pack and mail dimensional cards like this. Click HERE to watch.

KARLAS001 Products used on this project:

Beige Fancy Trim

White Mulberry Flowers

Tan Porcelain Ribbon Flowers

Brown Pleated Trim

Bronze Pearl Strand

Small Brown Nylon Butterflies

Two-tone Brown Nylon Sheer Butterflies

Enjoy the rest of your week! It's going to be a jam packed busy week for me!

hugs! ❤

Other products used:

MFT Die-namics: First Award Ribbon

Spellbinders Open scallop Circle nestabilities

I Am Roses leaves

Glitz Designs clear stamp set

MFT Hot Fudge cardstock

Paper Trey Ink Kraft Cardstock

Martha Stewart butterfly punch

MFT's September Creative Challenge: NO COLORING!

2011-09-12T21:00:00.000-07:00

For MFT's September Design Team Creative Challenge we're putting away the markers, pencils and paints and sharing projects featuring No Coloring!

I created my card using PI Water Lily and Afternoon Muse papers by Glitz. I love how she just pops amongst the colored paper! Here is a peek at my card...

I added dimension and distress in this card...

I loved curling up the pennants and scallops to add some "life" to the card...

Here's a peek inside...

I created a video tutorial showing you how I created this card and achieved the distress and dimension.

Be sure to visit Kim's blog to check out with the other MFT designers came up with for this month's NO COLOR challenge!

hugs! ❤

MFT Die-Namics used on this card:

Altered Tealight Candle Holder

2011-09-09T15:02:00.000-07:00

I'm back again for another project for I Am Roses! And boy was this was super, duper easy but I had a TON of fun creating it! So grab your glue gun and your I Am Roses flowers & leaves... I'm going to show you how to put together one of these... and did I already tell you how easy it is?

First, here are some pics (don't you just love the ambience?) LOL!!

The tealight candle holder was a clearance buy from IKEA. All I did was took a selection of flowers in browns & cranberry and Fall leaves from my stash. I adhered a "bed" of the leaves to the bottom of the candle holder to make it appear to be sitting on a bed of leaves. I hot glued the flowers to the holder one by one with hot glue and tucked in some leaves and crystal leaf sprays randomly...

Click HERE to get a full up close look at this altered tealight candle holder PLUS view the video tutorial showing how it all came together!

I am Roses Products used on this project:

Burgundy Paper Roses

Black Brown Gardenias

Mixed Brown Color Cherry Blossoms

Brown Two-Tone paper roses (currently sold out)

Small Peach Brown Two-Tone Maple Leaves

Tan three-tone Maple Leaves

Fall two-tone Maple Leaves

Othe products used:

IKEA tealight candle holder

tea light candles

Hot Glue

Crystal Leaf Sprays in Brown (KARLAS001)

Also, just a quick reminder that the I Am Roses Open Design Team call will be closing at midnight (Pacific Time) on September 12th. Be sure to get your entries submitted if you would like to try out for the design team! Click HERE for more information.

Have an awesome weekend!

hugs! ❤

Painting with Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Stains

2011-09-09T14:42:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I'm here today with a project and a tutorial for Lindy Stamp Gang. I created this card using a large Hero Arts stamp and colored it up using some of the new stains from Lindy Stamp Gang. I just LOVE painting with my starburst stains. The burst of color and nice balance of shimmer is AMAZING! And did I mention how much FUN it is?!

Here are some pics...

The large rose is painted with Fuzzy Navel Peach and the mulberry leaves are painted with My Mojito Green. Both are a few of my all time favorites!

Click HERE to watch my video tutorial for this card.

Thanks so much for stopping by today... have a SUPER amazing weekend and we'll see you back here soon for my next project!

hugs! ❤

MFT Blog Hop & Shop!

2011-09-06T19:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to MFT's Blog Hop & Shop! Did you have as much fun as I did seeing all the wonderful teasers from MFT's design team? What about that uber fun Pep Rally?! OMG, the projects were just spectacular, weren't they?! Well guess what?! You don't have to wait any longer, because the new products are available NOW on the MFT Boutique! Click HERE to start shopping.

OOOOOOOOH, wait, wait, wait!! Before you start shopping from your list, you might want to join our hop and check out what the MFT design team has to share with you today using more of these fabulous new products. Start at Kim's blog if you didn't already, because we are giving away some blog candy -- a $15 voucher to the MFT Boutique! Be sure to comment as you hop because the candy is hidden with one of our design team members! The winner will be chosen randomly from the comments!

For today's project I created an altered frame and card featuring the new "All Smiles" (previous Triple Scoop) stamp set. The paper collection is the Lemon flower Stack by DCWV.

Here are some pics:

I'm going to make this one a quick post today, but click HERE if you'd like to watch my video tutorial for this project.

Now to get you on your hopping way!! I'd like to direct you over to the super amazing and talented FRANCES. She will certainly leave you inspired with what she has to share today!

Thanks for stopping by and happy shopping!

hugs ❤,

MFT Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release PEP Rally!

2011-09-05T21:00:00.000-07:00

Now that we've teased and tempted you all week long, it's almost time for you to grab all of 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.

Here is an in-depth look at this month's Die-namics, with an opportunity to revisit the amazing sets being released tonight at 10pm EST RIGHT HERE. 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!

Here are the details about the upcoming release on September 6th at 10 PM EST:

The MFT release is on September 6th at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available September 6 at 10 PM EST.
Be sure to check in on the guest designer contest to see who is crowned the winner. The announcement is made in the release party thread, AND on the guest designer contest thread in the MFT forum on SCS. The winner will receive over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the design team next month.
If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog NOW! Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) The final 2 winners will be announced at the release party, and will also be contacted by e-mail.

For my project today, I created a card using the new First Class Friend Die-Namics and Stamp set. Check out the awesome sentiments and images you get in this set:

The paper collection I chose is Butterfly Garden by Pink Paislee. The postage frame is created using recycled corrugated cardboard. I created a fun tutorial on how to use recycled corrugated cardboard with your Die-Namics. In the video, I walk you through all the amazing Die-Namics I used on this card, PLUS I give you an up close look at all the MFT Die-Namics being released on September 6th! Click HERE to watch the video tutorial/Die-Namics sneak peek.

Here are some pics of my card...

Don't forget to stop on over at the MFT blog to see the ROCKIN' projects the MFT design team has ready to show you today!

hugs! ❤

MFT Die-Namics used on this project:

MFT Teasers Day 6!

2011-09-04T21:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I am so excited to be here today with the MFT Design Team to feature projects using the new additions to MFT's Pure Innocence stamp line, coming September 6th!

Today the design team is featuring the new Pure Innocence Astronaut Girl, Little Witch, Feeling Froggy, Morning Glory and Spa Day!

My first card was created using the new Little Witch PI and Mischievous papers by My Minds Eye. I colored up PI girl with my Copic markers and paper pieced her hat and dress. "Hello, My Pretty" was stamped with StazOn ink onto the new File Tab Die-namics, which I cut out in vellum. The HALLOWEEN banner was stamped with the Typewriter Alphabet stamp set onto the mini fishtail banner that comes with the new Mini Pennants Die-namics set. The banner is "tucked" under a Solid Bracket Border cut out in Black Licorice cardstock and anchored with Crystazzi crystals. The super gorgeous flower is the new Prima Donna Petals Die-namics, which I created using My Favorite felt and a Crystazzi crystal in the center.

Close up...

A peek inside, where I stamped the PI image again, and stamped a sentiment from the set onto the Say What Die-namics.

My second card is created using the new Feeling Froggy PI stamp set. Is she not the most adorable thing in her little overalls?? And what about her little frog friend? Super uber cuteness!!

I colored her up with my Copic markers and paper pieced her overalls to match the papers I used on the card, which is the new Breeze collection by My Minds Eye. The sentiment is stamped on the new File Tab Die-namics. The huge, gorgeous green rose is cut out using the Large Rolled Rose Die-namics and My Favorite Felt. The mulberry flowers/sprays are from my stash (I Am Roses.) The border at the base of my card was cut out using DP and the fun Flower Border Die-namics, that I was so thrilled about using after having not used it in so long! ❤ Here are more pics...

Here is a peek inside my card where I stamped the PI image and sentiment, and lined the center with layers of Simply Scallops Medium cut out in Hot Fudge cardstock and designer paper.

Again, here are the details about the upcoming release on September 6th at 10 PM EST:

The MFT release is on September 6th at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available September 6 at 10 PM EST.
The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month.
If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog NOW! Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

hugs! ❤

MFT Die-namics featured in today's projects: