MFT Who's That Girl VIP Hop & Shop!

Hi everyone and welcome to My Favorite Thing's Who's that Girl VIP Blog Hop and Shop! If you arrived here via Kim's blog you're in the right place!

We are so excited to introduce MFT's VIP kit 2 weeks early. This is a limited quantity product and will be available until sold out -- so don't wait, and get yours today! Check out what's included in the VIP collection:

Sunflower Who's that Girl VIP Collection $37.90

Sunflower Who's that Girl stamp set

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

Open Scallop Doily Duo Die-namics Die

For my project, I created this card using Tim Coffey's Cottage Garden papers by K&Company:

I colored up the image with my Copic markers and paper pieced her dress. I cut the image out with my circle Nesties and adhered it onto an Open Scallop Doily. I used the medium daisy center that is included in the Upsy Daisy Die-namics set. I then took some 2-way glue and the luscious Glitter Ritz Microfine Glitter in Java Bean and "glittered up" my flower centers. The sentiment from the WTG Sunflower stamp-set is layered onto the larger of the fishtail banners included in the First Award Ribbon Die-namics set. On either side of my "bed of daisies" are the Leafy Flourishes cut in Fossil cardstock.

Do you spy my zig-zag stitching? I'm trying! I'm so NOT great at stitching... LOL!

Inside the card, I have the larger of the two Open Scallop Doilies that come in the new Open Scallop Doily Duo set. It coordinates and layers nicely with the original Open Scallop Doily Die-Namics. I used the "ticket" shaped die from the Layered Labels Die-Namics set to stamp the sentiment.

Click HERE if you'd like to purchase the new MFT VIP kit now!

In addition to the release of our newest VIP Collection, we have a special gift just for you!

We've designed an amazing companion set to our First Place Award Ribbon set, and it will be available exclusively during the CHA Supershow.  

Since not all of you are attending, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to earn our CHA-exclusive stamp set, My Heart Belongs To... for FREE!

Here are the details:

• From July 19th, 10pm EST through July 24th, or as long as supplies last
• With an order of $50 or greater, we will include the CHA-exclusive stamp set, My Heart Belongs To..., with your order
• My Heart Belongs To... is available to the first 500 orders over $50 during the promotional period
• Your order must require shipping (digital-only orders will not qualify) 

Now let's get you on your hopping way! I'd like to direct you over to sweet, talented INGE. She will certainly blow you away with a breath-taking project I'm sure of it! ♥

hugs,

La-La Land Crafts Inspiration Monday!

Hi everyone and welcome to another La-La Land Crafts Inspiration Monday! I've been having such an AWESOME time guest designing with the LLLC design team, I'm so so sad to see it all come to an end and the end of the month. :-( This DT is so full of inspiration and WOW, the coloring and techniques I've learned from these ladies --- just simply amazing!

This week's challenge was "One for the Boys!" use eyelets/brads. I created a card using Baseball Luka from the new Sports Collection. Is he not just the most adorable little ball player you've ever seen?!

Color Medium: Copic Sketch Markers

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, BV00

Hair: YR21, YR24, E25

Cap rim: button on cap, shirt, socks: E15, E17, E19

Stitch on baseball: R14

Shoes: N0, N3, N5

Baseball cap, pants: B32, B34, B37

Baseball mitt: E40, E43

I used a sports paper collection from DCWV and do you spy the little "screw" brads I used? I picked those up at my local Joann's Fabric and Craft store. I just LOVE these little brads!

Be sure to visit the La-La Land Crafts blog to see what other FUN creations the design team has for you today. Also learn how you can participate in this week's challenge!

hugs,

Happy Thoughts!

Happy Wednesday everyone! It's the middle of the week and I'm ready for the weekend already! LOL! It's been another one of those crazy weeks where I just want to curl up and sleep all day! Ever feel that way? ☺

Today I'm excited to share a Stampers Dream project with you all! I created this window card using the new JustRite Merry & Bright cling mount stamp set and the JustRite Forever Friends cling mount stamp set.

To create the "window" I used the largest die included in the Spellbinders Heirloom Ornaments Nestabilities set. I used 2 other sizes from the set to cut out the ornament and the layer under the ornament. I wanted to make a non-Christmas card and I was able to achieve that using a Christmas set! JustRite stamps & coordinating Spellbinders dies are VERY versatile.

Hope you like my share today! I'll have the rest of the products used on this card listed below.

Enjoy the rest of your week everyone!

hugs!

Other products used:

• 5 and Dime patterned papers by October Afternoon
• Kaisercraft Paper Blooms in Coconut
• Zva Creative Double Flourishes Crystal Clear Self-Adhesive Crystals
• Websters Pages Butterfly Pins (currently out of stock)
• Maya Road Satin Pleat Edging Ribbon in ivory (currently our of stock) 
• iamroses.com flowers, bling and crystal leaf spray from KARLAS001 Etsy store, Crystazzi Crystals
• Martha Stewart leaf punch, brown cardstock, SU! Chocolate Fudge Classic Ink

I Am Roses Summer 2011 Blog Hop!

Hi everyone!

I'm excited to announce that the I Am Roses design team will be hosting an I Am Roses Summer 2011 Blog Hop on July 22nd! Mark your calendars! This is our first blog hop as a design team and we are really excited to share some of the new flowers with you in some creative and unique projects!

Here are the details for the hop:

When: July 22, 2011, 9am PT
Where: Start HERE on my blog
How do I participate: Hop along to each of the design team member's blogs and be sure to comment on their Summer 2011 Blog Hop post!
How do I win: 2 blog candy prizes are up for grabs! There is hidden blog candy in 2 of our design team member's blogs. We will be randomly selecting 2 winners from the comments on these blogs and will announce the winners on Wednesday, July 27th!

Be sure to subscribe to the design team member's blogs as you hop along so you don't miss out on the winner announcement!

Before I go, here is a pic of one of the two I Am Roses blog candies that are up for grabs:

No how's THAT for eye candy?!

The I Am Roses design team is full of talented inspiration, so we hope you follow us along for the ride! See you right here on the 22nd!

Thanks for stopping by!

hugs,
Arlene

A Birthday Card...

I created this birthday card for my Mom, one of 2. You know how that goes... the birthday celebration lasts a whole weekend, it's not just a day-thing with family. LOL! I decided to use some of the super cute papers by Pooch & Sweetheart that I received in a RAK from my scrappy friend Dayle. Thanks Dayle!!

The sentiment on the front of my card is from MFT's Happy Thoughts stamp set.

I used Black Licorice and Pink Lemonade cardstock and some of the luscious black with white polka dot My Favorite Ribbon. The stickpin was hand created by my scrappy friend Jenny, love it!

I'll include a list of all the MFT Die-namics I used below.

Here's a peek inside... the sentiment is from the Polka Dot Greetings Die & stamp set.

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a super week -- stay cool! ♡

hugs,

MFT Die-namics used on this card:

La-La Land Crafts Inspiration Monday!

Hi everyone! I'm here again with another La-La Land Crafts Inspiration Monday project.

This week's challenge is a sketch challenge. Michelle put together this awesome sketch:

I created a masculine card using Fireman Luka. He is so adorable and is perfect for making cards to celebrate those special occasions for the little men in your life. ♡

Here is my take on the sketch:

I used the Wander papers by Basic Grey which I absolutely love! The sentiment is from Verve Stamps.

Here's a close up of Fireman Luka:

Color Medium: Copic Markers, At You Spica Glitter Pen

Skin: E000, E00, E01, BV00
Hair: E74, E77, E79
Shirt: E40, E41
Overalls: E41, E43
Dog: E31, E33, R21, R27, Gold At You Spica Glitter Pen
Hose: E33, E35, E55, C1, C3
Hat: R14, R21, R27, E31, E33, Gold At You Spica Glitter Pen
Shoes: C3, C5, C7

Be sure to check out the La-La Land Crafts blog for more creations from the design team and information about how to play along in this fun challenge!

hugs!

Banner Mini Album and a card!

Hi everyone and Happy Friday to you all! What a long week it's been, eh? Well, I'm just happy the weekend is here and that I have time set aside for both family gatherings and some creating in my craftroom!

Today, I'd like to share a banner mini album I created for Stamper Dream. I just LOVE my banner die-set from AccuCut and have been dying to make a mini album using it. I recently received some of the Crate Paper Neighborhood papers from Stampers Dream and they were just perfect for this banner mini album!

Here are some pictures...

I like to create videos on projects like these so I can walk you through how I created it. Reading a post, versus watching how it was created can make a huge difference I think! If you'd like to watch the video, click HERE.

I also created this card using the Darling Marci stamp by LLLC and the All Occasion clear stamp set by Impression Obsession (both currently out of stock) but I wanted to share the card with you!

Thank you so much for stopping by today. Keep cool! It'll be another scorcher here in California!

hugs,

Recipe for the banner mini album:

• Crate Paper Neighborhood papers
• Just Rite Spread Your Wings Cling Mount Stamp set
• Spellbinders Nestabilities Blossoms 3 (currently out of stock)
• Ivory Ruffle Edge Trim by Maya Road (currently out of stock)
• Kaisercraft Bloomers in Fairy Floss
• Prima Innocence 2 white flowers
• May Arts Brown Burlap String
• May Arts Brown Sheer Box Pleat Ribbon
• May Arts Light Pink Pleat Satin Ribbon
• Webster's Pages Trendsetter Trim Card
• Art Glitter's Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter
• Maya Road Pink Resin Blossoms
• Maya Road Ivory Satin Pleat Edging Ribbon (currently out of stock)
• Ranger Distress Stain in Fired Brick
• Ranger Distress Ink in Walnut Stain
• I Am Roses flowers & leaves
• Miscellaneous pearl trims from KARLAS001 Etsy