Swell News

Hello! This is for My Favorite Things Wednesday Sketch Challenge. I used the set She's Having a Baby. While I was going through my piles of stuff over the weekend I found this little stash from Making Memories Chloe's Closet...so sweet. The dress is paper pieced from a little piece of Basic Grey paper I had. I wonder how long it would take me to use up all the little pieces of paper I have?
Last year, I designed this notebook because I was using an old regular address book to keep track of online passwords and websites. Surely I could make something better than this, I thought. I used a Print Shop program to make the inside pages.

The outside pages (5 1/2 x 8 1/2) are made from 12 x 12 sheets of whatever scrapbook paper I have laying around. I have the outside pages laminated for durability and then use a Bind it All to hold it all together.

The sticky note holder is made from left over paper and cut to 3 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. and then also laminated. I have given so many of these as gifts... really fun.

If you are absolutely head over heals excited to try one of these, I can send you the file for the inside pages. They just won't have the alphabet index on top. I'm not sure if you could add that to the pdf that I am sharing, but you could certainly hand write it or stamp it! Just send an email and I will get the file sent right off! (tlckc1@msn.com)

If you don't want to bother to make one, you can always take a look at the collection I have on Etsy :)

Thanks so much for stamping by today!

Laura~

Celebrate the Journey

It's all about My Favorite Things today! From the first moment I saw this image 3 years ago, I was enchanted. This is for the MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge. I used the set Goin' Places and got to play with my new retro flower die-cut. I love the dimension is adds to the card.

I also am playing the Way to Use It Challenge on SCS. Recycling is the challenge today. I pulled out the stack of chipboard that I save to use for the tab, also a die-cut from My Favorite Things.

Everthing was colored with Copic Markers. I think that is about it today. I am off to meet a new friend for lunch! Have a wonderful day!

Thanks for stamping by!

Laura~

Get Your Freak On!

I love this sentiment for Halloween from My Favorite Things Fright Night set. I am playing along with the MFT Sketch Challenge for this card and the SCS challenge to use VersaMark. I used it on the spiderweb and spider to emboss it with clear embossing powder. I don't have black ep so I stamped the image first with VersaMark and then stamped it with Memento Tuxedo Black. Don't do it the other way around or you will mess up your VersaMark pad. I colored the witch with Copic markers.
I have had this stamp from The Cat's Pajamas for yeeaarrrs, I am embarrassed to say. Anyway, I was just aching to use it so here you go.

I used Crystal Effects on the floaty to give it some dimension. This card makes me smile and want to go hang out at the pool with a cocktail. Anyone want to join me :)

Have an amazing day. Thanks for stamping by.

Laura

Namaste

Hi! Here's this week's edition of the My Favorite Things Who's That Girl Challenge (MFTWTG17). The featured set this week is Serenity Now and the challenge is to use striped paper. I used a sketch challenge over at PaperCraftPlanet.com (sk011009)


I used some Basic Grey 6x6 Granola paper (we have another order coming in from Basic Grey, but for the moment only have 2 Eva paper pads left in stock) for this card. I used a combination of Copic markers (for the yogini) and a watercolor pencil for the background. Pretty straightforward.


A quick note about PaperAddiction.com. We are letting the stock get pretty low so we have lots of room and dollars to spend when Michelle and I go to CHA in 2 weeks:) If you are going I would love to meet you. If you have any suggestions, let us know about that too.

Thanks for stamping by!

What a Hoot!!

Hi! Welcome to My Favorite Blog Hop. I hope you've had a great time looking at the adorable new stamps being released Wednesday night from My Favorite Things. If you would like to start the hop from the beginning, check out Kim's Blog

I cannot even begin to tell you how much I *heart* this new Stephanie Fizer set. Aren't they the cutest. I stamped 2 of the owls onto PTI white and trimmed and adhered them to PTI lemon tart cs. The branch was stamped with Ranger Peeled Paint stamped off once, then embossed with clear ep. The flowers were stamped with SU! White Craft ink and then embossed with white ep. I painted the chipboard flourish with pearl paint from Close to My Heart. For the inside I stamped the owl with Brown Memento Ink and colored him with watercolor pencils and a blender pen and stamped the corner with a few of the whimsical circles and flowers that come with the set. The dp is from Basic Grey Urban Prairie 6x6 pad.

The next stop on this fabulous blog hop is Lauren

Thanks for stamping by~

Be Mine

Hi! Here's a little peek at one of the 4 new sets being released on Wednesday at My Favorite Things. Flopsey is back as a Valentine!

I paired him with Basic Grey Bittersweet 6x6 paper and played the TLC challenge to use red line tape and glitter. I stamped Flopsey with Memento Rich Cocoa and colored him with Copic markers.

Don't forget to leave a comment on the previous post for you chance to win some 12x12 sheets from the Urban Rhapsody stack from K&Co. (You can leave a comment just for me here;)

Thanks for stamping by today!

Swell News....

Hi everyone! I am trying not to make only posting on Sunday a habit. I have been busy making cards, some for a class and some for a TOP SECRET gig....oohhhh, do I have your attention now?? I will be able to spill the beans a little later this week:)

So on to the My Favorite Things Who's That Girl Challenge (keyword MFTWTG16). The featured stamp set this week is She's Having a Baby. The challenge is to use paper piercing or stitching in your creation. I used machine stitching, as you can see. I paper pieced the dress and colored the rest of the image and sentiments with watercolor pencils and a blender pen. The dot paper is from October Afternoon and the striped pattern is from the K&Co. stack called Urban Rhapsody. Have I shared with you the extent of my paper problem? I literally cannot walk past it at Michaels when it is on sale, that is how I ended up with this stack.

Blog Candy Alert

To that end, if you leave me a sweet comment on this post I will send you one of each of the patterned papers from the Urban Rhapsody stack (deadline Tues. 1/5) I know that's fast but I have lots going on this week:) That's a nice way to start off the new year, huh?

Thanks for stamping by today, hope you had a happy and safe new year!

One more mini treat box...

I am back with one more mini treat box. I needed to do a card for this weeks Who's That Girl Challenge with the featured set Hot Stuff. The challenge is to use torn paper. It occurred to me that this little box might be perfect for some tea bags. The wrapped tea bags are too big, but as luck would have it, I just purchased some tea the other day that looked yummy and the bags are these wonderful little triangle shaped things...perfect for the little box.

I used the tiniest bit of paper from the Basic Grey line Bittersweet.

I tucked 5 of the Lipton tea bags into the box.

I stamped the tea cup on the mini envelope to match the rest of the gift set. This card measures just 2 1/2 x 3 1/2". The brad on the front of the box is a glazed brad from the Bittersweet collection also.

I think that covers everything! Please let me know if you have any questions! Thanks for stamping by!

Girl Talk

Hi! This is for this week's My Favorite Things Who's That Girl Challenge. The featured set this week is Call Me and the challenge is to use brown, blue and white (I used cream:). Call Me is the featured set, but you can use whatever set you would like to play along, use the keyword MFTWTG14.

I did lots of paper piecing on this card, just the shirt and pants are colored with Copic Markers. I did some digging in my scrap pile for this paper from My Minds Eye. I also used a few SU! Filigree Flowers that I have been hoarding.

Tomorrow I am going to yoga and then a few of us from class are going to take a knitting class. I know, like I need another hobby;) I have to try to keep of with my BSF Michelle (flaxychick) who spins her own yarn....yeah I know, I hate her too:) Most days it's all I can do to get a card done and she is whipping out hats, scarves and cool cards on top of it. I secretly think she shears her own sheep, but she won't admit that to me because she knows I would have to quit talking to her. (You know I love you Michelle:) Oh, by the way she has started her own sketch challenge, go check it out. I am posting mine card for it tomorrow.

Yesterday, I worked at my LSS for an open house they had, I was in charge of the make and takes and met some very cool crafters including Marko, the son of one of my stamping class girls. I am hoping to get him to come to one of my classes:)

I did get most of my shopping done last night, whew! Thanks so much for stamping by today~

My Favorite Blog Hop

Welcome to My Favorite Blog Hop! If you would like to start from the beginning to see all the fun MFTeasers for December's release start HERE at Kim's Blog.

As you can see I did a little somethin', somethin' with the paper doll set. I started out with an unfinished shadowbox frame, small frame and mirror, treasure box, monogram, flower petal and circle from Michaels and painted them with some fun colors. I stamped and colored all the fun little items from the stamp set and added a little magnet to the back of each item. The flower center has a magnet sheet attached to the back side of a piece of coordinating cardstock, so all the little accessories will stay in place.

The next stop on your blog hop journey is Jody.

Here's all the details for the release party!!!!

My Favorite Things (http://www.mftstamps.com/) is having a New Release Cocktail Party on Wednesday, December 3rd from 9-10 p.m. Eastern time. This month there are THREE new sets being released including a TOTE-ally awesome Who's that Girl set!Head over to the MFT forum on http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ to find out all the details and to find out how YOU can be the next MFT Guest Designer. We hope to see you there on Wednesday night.

Thanks for stamping by!

Elves and Apple Martinis...life is good:)

Hi! I just love this saying from My Favorite Things Merry Christmas? set! This is the featured set for this weeks Who's That Girl Challenge. The challenge is to use some bling on the project. I used Stickles for the ornament and the brads are all sparkly. If you have a chance to play upload you creation using the keyword MFTWTG12.

I am so excited that I finally got the Nestabilites Labels Two Die cuts. There are a few left in the store if you want to snatch one up:)

I am running a little late for yoga this morning so that's it for now, just let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks for stamping by!

Chillin'

Happy Thanksgiving if you are stopping by today! I made this card yesterday, but couldn't get a good picture. This is for the sketch challenge and the What's up Wednesday for My Favorite Things. The challenge was to use some kind of water element. I am hoping that snow counts, but if it doesn't I went with my favorite coloring medium, watercolor pencils and a blender pen.



I used paper and buttons from the Basic Grey, Wassail line. We are having a sale starting tomorrow so be sure to check back.



I am not usually so together this early for Thanksgiving so I thought I would share before my guests arrive. This is my fabulous dining room table with my lovely dishes. Isn't it fun getting the table all dressed up. These are my everyday dishes. I don't believe in only pulling out your good stuff for a special occasion, everyday is a special occasion in my opinion:) That being said I don't pull out the chargers everyday because they don't fit in my dishwasher and I don't like doing dishes:(

This is the view of my dining room from my studio. Pretty cool, huh! That painting is one we got about 5 years ago, it was a Christmas present for me from my wonderful husband. I just love this artist. His name is Thomas Arvid. After we bought the painting we had the pleasure of meeting him. He turned out to be an absolutely cool, down to earth guy.

So what do you think, am I sharing too much today? I do want to wish all of you a happy Thanksgiving. I am grateful you stamped by today:)

Sending Hugs

Hi there! Can you believe I am posting 2 cards today, I know!!! I was inspired. The first is for My Favorite Things sketch 57 and for today's Way to Use it Challenge on SCS; to use pearls. I have had these black pearls for awhile and am thrilled to use a bunch here. The set is a newly released one from My Favorite Things called Who's That E-girl. I stamped her onto Basic Grey paper and colored a little with Copics and paper pieced the skirt. The striped DP is from the 6x6 Basic Grey Eva pad in stock again at PaperAddiction.com

This stamp is from American Art Stamps. I stamped the image onto vanilla cs and colored it with watercolor pencils and a blender pen. I then used my brand new bottle of Ranger Sepia Accents to go over the snowman and the tall legged people to give them a wonderfully antiqued look. The paper is from Scenic Route Garland line.

Don't forget about the blog candy I have up for grabs in the previous post!

Thanks for stamping by!

Bone Jour

Hi! This is for the My Favorite Things Who's That Girl Monday Challenge. The featured stamp this week is Gone to the Dogs, but you can play with any MFT set. The challenge part is to use 2 different types of patterned paper and 3 buttons. Use the keyword MFTWTG10 when uploading to SCS.

I used some Basic Grey paper from the 6x6 Offbeat pad, at PaperAddiction.com. I stamped the image with Brown Memento ink and colored the parts that aren't paper pieced with watercolor pencils and a blender pen.

Thanks so much for stamping by!

Going Places Luggage and Tag

Hi! Look at what's now available at PaperAddiction.com When I saw these miniature suitcases I knew I had to have them. I had a few ideas what I would use them for and this isn't actually what first came to mind, but I love it. I created a luggage tag...this one is for me, but wouldn't it be fun to make several to give to friends or relatives going on a trip. How about a little graduation gift. Endless possibilities!

These little suitcases measure 4 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 1 3/4. They are so small and cute I can hardly stand it:)

The tag measures 2 1/4 x 3 1/4. I made the charm from the My Favorite Things set called Going Places, with Shrinky Dinks. I haven't ever used them for stamping before (the last time I played with them I was 12:) and I LOVE it. I feel like a little girl again. I stamped onto the Shrinky Dinks with brown Staz-on and colored it with Copic Markers. I printed my name and info on the cardstock and trimmed it to fit on the brown cardstock. I cut another piece of cardstock for the reverse side of the tag and added the plane and the sentiment, Going Places to it. I stitched around the edges and adhered both sides to the brown tag. I then laminated the tag and punched a hole with my Crop-a-Dile and added the charm with a small chain. I need to plan a trip using my new luggage tag:)

Don't forget about the AMAZING blog candy I am giving away in the last post. Please show a little love and leave a comment for it:) (leave the comment on the last post please if you want to try for it)

Thanks for stamping by!

A New Pair of Shoes

Hi! So what is it about new shoes that make me feel all sassy? I can't really say except maybe it's the possibility of where those new shoes might take me, kinda corny right?


Well, I think Kim did it again with this fun set from My Favorite Things called Window Shopping. This is for the Who's That Girl Challenge. The challenge this week is to show a little love to your embellishment stash. I pulled out 7 brads for this one! If you want to play along upload your creations to SCS using the keyword MFTWTG9.

That fun dp is from Basic Grey 6x6 paper pad Offbeat, on sale this week at Paper Addiction for just $5...don't wait they are going fast. Doesn't it look great paired with my new Ripe Avacado paper from PTI. I colored the image with my Copic Markers.

Have you joined Paper Craft Planet yet. Where do you think I have been this week, lol. It has such a fun vibe. If you click on the link on the right column it will take you there. If you are one of my readers and join, please select me to be on your friend list. I would love to get to know you:)

Thanks so much for stamping by!

My Favorite Things Blog Hop

Hi! Welcome to My Favorite Blog Hop!!! If you have just come here and want to start the hop from the beginning, jump on over to Kim's Blog.



Here are peeks at 2 more sweet images from Annie LaPoint. Both were colored with Copic Markers.

The paper is from Scenic Route, isn't it just scrumptious?!! It has such a romantic feel to it. The Geranium image was stamped right onto the decorative paper. The charm is a dragonfly I've had in my stash forevah:)

The next My Favorite Blogger is one of my BSF's... Michelle Giraud (flaxychick) Twisted Chick Creations Go check out the fabulous sample she has done!!!

My Favorite Things (http://www.mftstamps.com/) is having a New Release Cocktail Party on Wednesday, November 5th from 9-11 p.m. Eastern time. This month there are FIVE new sets being released, including THE must have Who's That Girl set of the year!Head over to the MFT forum on http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ to find out all the details and to find out how YOU can be the next MFT Guest Designer. We hope to see you there on Wednesday night.

Thanks for stamping by!

Celebrate in Style

Hi! I hope everyone had a fun Halloween! I invited some friends over, ordered some pizza and wings and opened a bottle of wine. The kids wanted to go Trick or Treating on their own (one mom followed in her car) so I stayed at home with the giant bowl of candy and wine and friends and had an unexpectedly fabulous Halloween, good times:)!


This card is for the My Favorite Things Who's That Girl Challenge. The featured set this week is You Take the Cake and the challenge is to use a sentiment from a different MFT set. I used a sentiment from Let's Go for a Walk. I really like the color combo for this card. The paper is from October Afternoon the Hometown collection. I stamped the image on PTI white cs and colored a little with watercolor pencils and a blender pen. I added some Crystal Effects to the flowers for a little dimension. If you want to play along, upload your creations to MFTWTG8

Thanks for stamping by!

Warm Wishes

Hi! I am sending Warm Wishes to all of you who are getting snow and cold weather:) Aren't these snowmen from My Favorite Things just adorable. They are out of stock right now, but are expected back in shortly.

The paper from the Scenic Route Garland line is available today at PaperAddiction for 10% off. You know you want it:). I stamped the image with Brown Memento ink on watercolor paper and added the brown shading with a brown watercolor pencil and a blender pen. I then did the cracked glass technique. You emboss the entire image 3 times with clear embossing powder and then put it in the freezer for a few minutes and then bend it to crack. So what do you think?

Happy Halloween, thanks for stamping by!

Who's That Girl Challenge Week #7

Hi! This is for the My Favorite Things Who's That Girl Weekly Challenge. The featured stamp this week is Falling for You and the challenge is to use something from nature. Now, if I can find something in the desert (dead tree branches) I am fairly confident you can find something where you are:) You don't have to use this set to play along. The keyword for uploading to SCS is MFTWTG7.

I stamped the image on PTI white cs and colored the leaf pile with my Copic Markers. I do love how you can layer the colors and it doesn't get muddy looking. The decorative paper is of course from Paper Addiction from the Scenic Route Sonoma line, perfect for fall cards. I am working on some design team stuff this week, but should be back with some fun stuff this week.

I don't know about you but I am completely in the mood to do some baking, even though it is still pretty warm here, 80 degrees today. Maybe I will be back with some recipes!

Thanks for stamping by!