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My Favorite Things is sponsoring this week's sketch so GET INKING! :)

I used A Bunch of Bots set. LOVE this guy! :)

Hope you are having a wonderful day! :)

Are You...

...lonely without me?

Isn't this girl from the MFT Pure Innocence line ADORABLE?

Ready for 2009?

Can you believe it is almost here?? Crazy times! :-)

Sorry that I am still a bit absent.....I can't share all that I have been working on.......YET!
But I do have some news to share!

1. I posted my VERY first video tutorial on tying a bow for the MFT How'd They Do That? forum HERE. It is, sadly, the last day for my guest spot on MFT. Kim has been just the sweetest gal to work with and you all saw those amazing December images! Love them! Can't wait to see what is coming in January!! :-) MFT has lots of fun stuff happening tonight so be sure to check it out.

2. Jacksonbelle Embellishments is having a HUGE New Year's EVE party!! It all starts on Wed at 3 pm EST. The party will include challenges, chatting and prizes!!! The Design Team will be posting creations on their blogs so be sure to come back here! :-) Challenge participants can post a link on the the Jacksonbelle Embellishments Blog for chances to win and lots of chatting over at the JBelle Group on PaperCraft Planet!!!

3. Unity has some great deals too................. be sure to check them out HERE. Plus, you gotta see the new KOM for January. It is just a peek! AND be sure to welcome all the fabulous new members of the Scrapbook team.


Recipe:
Stamps: mixed messages, sentiments 0' simple
Paper: MME, brocade blue, whisper white, basic black
Ink: memento, versa mark
Accessories: ice rhinestone brads, nestabilities, offray ribbon

4. I am counting down the days until the 6th of January! Any guess as to what Cosmo will have in store for us?? Have you SEEN this BLOW sale for COSMO? They are almost giving it away! 3 sets of stamps for only 10 dollars!!! 2 for 1 dollar rubon sheets!!! Paper crafting kits for only $7.99! ZANY!! ;-)

5. AND...don't forget to check out Rock Star Wednesday over on the LAD blog. Kirsten is one of my favorite stampers!

MFT BC Dzyns Blog Hop

Welcome to the MFT BC Dzyns Blog Hop! If you just started, be sure to go to Kim's Blog so you don't miss any eye candy! :-) I just love the sassy and fun BC Dzyns line from MFT. This month, Day Dreamer, is no different.

Recipe:
Stamps: Day Dreamer
Paper: PTI, October Afternoon dp
Ink: memento
Accessories: PTI ribbon, copics, square punch, chatterbox stitched felt hearts

Now hop on over to the fabulous, KERRY!

Some More MFT....

Here are a few more My Favorite Things creations.....

Isabelle Paper Dolls- This cute little bear is paired with some Jacks World dp & strip tease.


Snow Bunny Flopsey- I used yesterday's color combo from the SCS challenge. So classy!


Tote-ally Fantastic- This one used today's sketch challenge on SCS. I was inspired by Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. It is a great book by Kevin Henkes.

My Favorite Things Blog Hop

Here is the last of the 3 new releases. Be sure to check out the MFT forum tonight (Wednesday) for the release party and final unveiling!
Did you start at the beginning of the blog hop? You don't want to miss anything......if you haven't yet....start HERE.
I just LOVE this project I am sharing. It uses the Isabelle Paper Dolls set. Isn't it SO cute?! I had a brainstorm that I wanted to replicate one of those little 3D countdown books that has those holes so that you can see into the next page. KWIM? Sorry that I can't explain it better! I used all Cosmo Cricket on this album except the pearl stickers.

My Favorite Counting Book: I used a Kate's Album Blackboard. The cover is made from Jack's World goodies.


5 Little Bears- This one was hard to capture with the camera. As you can tell, the bear on the far right is on this page. I used the Mr. Campy on this one.


4 Little Mermaids- How could you not Get Happy with this one? Love those curled tails! I fittingly used all Get Happy products on this one. CUTE!


3 Little Fairies- I love how these girls look like they are taking off! :-) This page uses the Fleuriste line.


2 Flower Girls- A couple of sweet tulips....amongst some Honey Pie! :-)


Only 1 You! I ended with simple & sweet with some Chemistry.


Okay...that is it! The Paper Doll Counting Book!

Thanks for hopping by! Be sure to come back later, as I will have more MFT to share! AND...............be sure to hop on over to one of my favorite stampers......the talented Natalie!

Tuesday Post #3: Another MFT Teaser

Are you ready for day 2 of the sneaks? Isn't this new Flopsey set cute? Remember that all 3 of the new sets will be release on Wednesday night in the MFT forum. Fun stuff!!



Recipe:
Stamps: Snow Bunny Flopsey
Paper: PTI, Chemistry dp from Cosmo Cricket
Ink: memento, versa mark
Accessories: SU chipboard, copics, white embossing powder, may arts ribbon, american craft thickers

Be sure to check back tomorrow.......I have some more MFT to share!! :-)

Monday Post #3: My Favorite Things Peek.......

Are you ready for a peek at this month's My Favorite Things stamps? There are 3 sets being released this month and they are SO adorable! I am so lucky that Kim asked me to be a guest this month....these are a must have! :-) The release party is Wednesday night in the MFT forum on SCS.

I made all my projects for the new release last week but then ended up making this one while I was out of town and knew that I had to share it first! It is a large pocket card...perfect for holding a little thank you gift. :-) More to share tomorrow......

Fancy Pants Sketches

I just love the way Laura uses the same paper and stamps for the plethora of weekly sketches. Last week, I followed her lead and did them all with the new Chemistry line from Cosmo Cricket. This week, I am using some the Fancy Pants All Fall pad that is on sale over at Jacksonbelle Embellishments. I paired the papers with some Paper Trey Ink cardstock (PTI). I am in love with this cardstock and use it almost exclusively now. It is so sturdy and comes in such rich colors. I have also bought each a spool of grosgrain in each color. Of course, I could never abandon my favorite May Arts satin ribbon!

This first one is for Amy's Friday Sketch #34. I used the Making the Grade set from Cornish Heritage Farms.

Stamps: Making The Grade by Cornish Heritage Farms

Paper: fancy pants dp, PTI

Ink: brilliance

Accessories: star punch, american crafts brads, PTI ribbon

Next is Jen's Sketch For You To Try.

Stamps: back to school by My Favorite Things

Paper: fancy pants dp, PTI

Ink: white craft, versa mark

Accessories: signo pen, american crafts buttons, PTI ribbon

Here is my take on this week's Mojo Monday Sketch.

Stamps: beautiful you by Verve Visual

Paper: fancy pants dp, PTI

Ink: brilliance

Accessories: signo pen, PTI ribbon, rhinestones, corner rounder

This week's twist on the Lizzie Anne Sketch was to use glitter. I had a hard time getting a photo of this one that showed the sentiment on the inside. It says 'hello!'.

Stamps: jolies fleurs, gizmos & gears (sentiment) both from Lizzie Anne Designs

Paper: fancy pants dp, PTI

Ink: brilliance, white craft

Accessories: scallop punch, circle punch, word window punch, copics, PTI ribbon, star punch, stickles, rhinestone stickers

Here is my take on Beate's Weekend Sketch.

Stamps: sweet celebrations from Stampin Up!

Paper: PTI, fancy pants dp

Ink: memento

Accessories: scallop and circle punches, PTI ribbon, slit punch, rhinestone sticker

I used my new PaperTrey Ink set for Taylor's Cupcake Challenge.

Stamps: garden of life by Paper Trey Ink (PTI)

Paper: fancy pants dp, PTI

Ink: brilliance, old olive

Accessories: circle punches, PTI ribbon, paper piercer, copics

Next is Lauren's Saturday Sketch.

Stamps: bliss & a birdie

Paper: fancy pants, PTI

Ink: memento

Accessories: copics, circle punch, PTI ribbon, rhinestone sticker

Finally, I completed the weekly My Favorite Things Sketch.

Stamps: congrats all around, here's the scoop by My Favorite Things

Paper: fancy pants, PTI

Ink: memento

Accessories: nestabilities, PTI ribbon, rhinestone stickers, liquid applique, copics

Sketchy Sunday

The boys are enjoying some football this afternoon so I was able to conquer some sketch challenges.

This first one is for Taylor's Cupcake Challenge.
Recipe:
Stamps: The Landing Pad (Cornish Heritage Farms)
Paper: Tinkering Ink dp, PTI white
Ink: memento, versa mark
Accessories: offray ribbon, nestabilities, rhinestone stickers, white embossing powder, spica glitter pen


Next, I used some October Afternoon stamps and paper for Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge.
Recipe:
Stamps: detours
Ink: old olive, close to cocoa
Paper: october afternoon, PTI cardstock
Accessories: nestabilities, PTI ribbon


I used some of my Scarlet Lime kit embellishments and paper for Amy's Sketch.
Recipe:
Stamps: travel (rubber soul)
Ink: memento, real red
Paper: scarlet lime paper, PTI cardstock
Accessories: nestabilties, target ribbon, scarlet lime embellishments

I paired some Cosmo Cricket paper with the My Favorite Things set for Cindy's MFT weekly sketch.
Recipe:
Stamps: Shower Time
Paper: hey sugar dp (Cosmo Cricket), PTI cardstock
Ink: memento
Accessories: PTI ribbon, nestabilites, sewing machine

This week's Lizzie Anne Design sketch had a kissing twist.
Recipe:
Stamps: garden isle
Paper: PTI cardstock, scarlet limes dp
Ink: memento, summer sun, garden gree
Accessories: PTI ribbon, icons, nestabilities, copics

I finally had time for last week's Mojo Monday sketch.
Recipe:
Stamps: beautiful you
Ink: memento
Paper: october afternoon dp, PTI cardstock, basic black
Accessories: PTI ribbon, martha stewart bridal flowers, icons, nestabilities, sewing machine

Sketchy Night

Here are a few sketch challenges. Not much chatter today.....lots to do! Don't forget to check back tomorrow for Hip Hop Thursday!! :-)
Mojo Monday #49.
Recipe:
Stamps: cupcake affair, grateful elegance
Ink: memento, blush blossom
Paper: PTI white, aqua mist, sweet blush, everyday blessings dp
Accessories: aqua mist ribbon, diamond stickles, icons, copics, spica glitter pen

MFT sketch to honor today, MFT Day! :-)
Recipe:
Stamps: Rain or Shine
Paper: PTI white & summer sunrise, real red, cupcake dp
Ink: memento, brocade blue, pumpkin pie
Accessories: offray ribbon, button, rain dots, copics, nestabilities

Today's SCS sketch challenge using the Autumn Blessings kit from Unity.
Recipe:
Stamps: Autumn Blessings
Paper: 7 Gypsies, PTI dark chocolate
Ink: memento
Accessories: diamond stickles, may arts ribbon

Hi!

I hope that you all had a great weekend! It was wonderful helping my mom again...she is recovering nicely! :-) I did miss my boys though and look forward to some quality time with them this week.
There is a Unity Stamp Company release on Wednesday so look for some peeks tomorrow!
Also, I am so excited to report that you can FINALLY buy those new Cosmo lines!! Jacksonbelle Embellishments has all 3 of them!! YEAH!! Look for some more Cosmo creations tomorrow!! :-)

Here are some more Dirty Cards....
This first one is for Holly's Challenge. I used way more layers than normal...what a challenge!!
Stamp: delectable delights

Julia had a sewing challenge that I went a bit crazy with....YIKES!!
Ribbon, buttons, trim, sewing...Oh MY!

Stamping Simply with Sharon on this one.
Stamps: Garden Isle (Lizzie Anne Designs), Everlasting Romance (Unity)

Of course, Taylor opted for a cupcake challenge! :-) So fun!
Stamps: Amuse Sentiment, Cupcakes A'La Yummy

Here is Joan's Silhouette Challenge.
Stamp: Wish

Do you recognize the Haunted line here? This card was for Rose Ann's challenge.

I am not much of a scenery gal so this card was a HUGE challenge for me!

Jen had a fabulous sketch! This card uses some Verve stamps.


Laura's challenge required some tearing and distressing. Stamp: eco chic

Only Carole could pick this color combo!! Stamps: mixed up of cuteness

This one is for Amy's challenge. Stamp: delectable delights

Natasha had a sketch challenge. Stamps: small elegance

The FABULOUS Lindsey went for a color combo/faux stitching challenge! Of course...those October Afternoon stamps, felt brads, and daisyd's faux stitching was all bought at the Jacksonbelle store!

This card was actually for last week's MFT sketch. Better late than never, right?? ;-)

My mother is an avid beader so I picked up some fun beads at a store in Seattle.