May MFTeasers, Day Two

Happy Saturday, everyone! It's Day Two of the May MFTeasers, and we're previewing three more sets: Jolinne - Perfect Harmony, Clearly Sentimental about Success, and the Die-namics Notched Tag dies and stamp set. I combined the Clearly Sentimental and Notched Tag sets on this card.

I {heart} the Notched Tag dies and set -- the little shapes and sentiments can be used in so many ways! The paper is from the Life of the Party 6x6 pad by BasicGrey. I kept the star theme on this card and used the Die-namics Star Border as well.

Here's the Release 411:

• The MFT release is on May 3 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 on May 3 at 10 PM EST.
• The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum here 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 two $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

I hope your weekend is off to a good start. I really appreciate you taking some time to visit here today!

Have a great day!
Christina

May MFTeasers Begin Today!

Hello there! TGIF! Today is the first day of Teasers for the My Favorite Things May release! This month's stamp sets and Die-namics are fabulous! Today the Creative Team is previewing these sets: Flapper Doodles - SS Flapper, Fred Bear Plays Indian, and Well Worn Greetings. Well Worn Greetings is a Die-namics Duo (stamp set and dies), and it has so many possibilities!

This card is a sample for this month's Guest Designer Contest -- the theme is Blue Jeans and Bling. So fun! You can get all the contest details HERE on the MFT Forum. The paper is from the Life of the Party 6x6 pad by BasicGrey. I distressed the edges of the paper and cardstock. I stamped the denim pattern behind the sentiment -- it looks so real, doesn't it? :) I cut scallops from a blue jean scrap using the Die-namics Simply Scallops Medium die, and I added lots of bling behind the sentiment and on the cork heart.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on May 3 at 10 PM EST:

• The MFT release is on May 3 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 on May 3 at 10 PM EST.
• The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum here 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 two $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

I'll be back with another Teaser tomorrow! Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Have a fantastic Friday!
Christina

Getting Sketchy, Week 17

Happy Wednesday! It's time for another fabulous sketch for the MFT Wednesday Stamp Club. The details can be found HERE on the MFT forum -- play along with us for a chance to win a gift voucher to the MFT Boutique! :)

I used the Die-namics Flower Silhouette Stamp Set to make a get well card for a friend. The paper is from the Sugar Rush 6x6 pad by BasicGrey.

I colored with Copic Markers and distressed the edges of the paper and cardstock. I embellished with Honeydew Twine (currently sold out) and a felt flower from the Die-namics Flower Trio.

Stop by Kim's Blog to see which designers have samples with this fun sketch! Upload your creations to SCS with keyword MFTWSC17.

That's it for today! I'm so glad you stopped by!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Christina

Mojo Monday Sketch

Happy Tuesday! I played along with this week's Mojo Monday Sketch to create this card. I went out of my usual box and chose the round version of the sketch, and I really like the way it turned out.

The sentiment is from the Birdhouses set by JustRite Stampers. I used Bo Bunny's Porcelain Dot and Organic Honeysuckle papers. The edges of the card and sentiment were inked with Tea Dye Distress Ink. I embellished with bling flowers, seam binding ribbon, and May Arts Natural Burlap String.

I'm headed off to school for my second day of subbing this week. I'll be back tomorrow with another card -- I hope to see you then! Thanks for visiting today!

Have a great day!
Christina

Stamping Around Ohio!

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a very blessed Easter.

I have some fun news to share! I'll be one of the instructors at Stamping Around Ohio, June 17-18. It will held at Toyrifix, in Smithville, Ohio, where Tammy Hershberger works and teaches. I was there for my Copic Certification class back in July, 2009, and I just fell in love with the store and the beautiful area. I can't wait to go back! I'll be joining fellow instructors Julie Masse, Tammy Hershberger, Barbara Anders, and Maria Colosimo. I'd love to see YOU there! :)

You can get all the details at the Stamping Around site -- spots are filling quickly!

I'll have something stampy to share tomorrow, so I hope you'll stop back! Thanks for visiting today!

Have a great day!
Christina

Stamper's Dream Coupon Code and Blog Candy!

Hello there! Did you know that Michelle has a Coupon Code and some Blog Candy over at the Stamper's Dream Blog? She's away on a much-deserved vacation and wanted to leave you all with something to do while she's away! :)

Today's the last day to take advantage of her generous gift, so be sure to click HERE now for all the details! Happy Shopping!

Have a great Saturday!

Christina

You Are Loved

Happy Friday, everyone! The kids are home today for Easter break, and it's raining AGAIN. Yuck. Even though it's wet and gray outside, this card is sunny and summery. :)

I haven't participated in a SCS Sketch Challenge for SO long, and this week's Sketch 329 was perfect for the A Warm Hello  round set by JustRite Stampers. I cut and embossed the circles and inked the edges with Antique Linen Distress Ink. The patterned paper is from the Hello Luscious 6x6 pad by BasicGrey. I embossed the bottom panel with the Cuttlebug Victoria folder. I embellished with seam binding ribbon, a rhinestone flourish, and a Prima Peridot Love Letter Rose.

That's it for today! Thank you so much for stopping by!

Have a great day!
Christina

It's a Girl Thing! MFT May VIP!

Hi there! It's time for the MFT VIP Hop! I hope you're here hopping and shopping for our mid-April release! You're not? Well, head back to Kim's Blog and see what you're missing! :) The MFT VIP package is your chance to get the newest Who's That Girl? set weeks before its release! Plus, you get all the other goodies exclusive to the package!

Here's my card, made with the Who's That Girl -- Girls Rule! set and the Girls Rule Sentiments mini set.

These papers from the October Afternoon Modern Homemaker 8x8 pad seemed just perfect for this girly girl. I paper pieced and colored with Copics. I used the Upsy Daisy and Flower Border Die-namics, one on the front and one inside.

Here's what you'll receive in your May VIP Package:

Who's that Girl - Girls Rule VIP Collection $37.65
Who's that Girl - Girls Rule! stamp set
Girls Rule Sentiments mini (VIP exclusive stamp set - will never be offered for sale or be available again $9 value, FREE)
Scallop Ribbon Die-namics Die
Lily Bee Designs Picket Fence 6 X 6 patterned paper pad
Studio Calico Wood Veneer Shapes (you will receive buttons, hearts, OR butterflies)

Also, don't forget about the two new à la modes sets that are available NOW!
Dream Big
Grad Girl
 
That's it for my stop on the hop! Next you'll be visiting my sweet and talented friend, Lisa Henke!
 
Thanks so much for hopping by! Happy shopping!
Christina

à la modes - Grad Girl

Happy Tuesday! Today I'm back with a preview of the second à la modes set being released tonight, Grad Girl. My son graduates next month, and I know I'll be using this set to make cards for many of his friends. I really love the way this card turned out -- the mix of papers from October Afternoon's Schoolhouse collection is grown-up and playful at the same time (kinda like a high school senior).  :)

I colored the image with Copics, and I sponged the edges of the papers with Antique Linen Distress Ink.  I used two Die-namics: Pretty Posies and Notebook Edge. I embellished with a button, Honeydew Twine, and a pearl flourish.

Head over to Kim's Blog to see which designers have inked up this sweet Grad Girl! Then be sure to stop back tonight at 10:00 pm EST for the May VIP Hop! :)

That's all for now! See you later!

Have a great day!
Christina

à la modes - Dream Big

Happy Monday, everyone! I'm glad you stopped by today, because the MFT DT is previewing the new à la modes! This is Dream Big -- such a sweet set! I paired it with some October Afternoon The Thrift Shop papers.

I distressed the edges of the papers, and I colored the image with Copic markers. I used two Die-namics: Stacking Stars and Simply Scallops Medium. 

I placed another star inside with the sentiment.

Click over to Kim's Blog to see the lineup of designers who are previewing this set today. I'll be back tomorrow with a preview of the other à la modes set, and then the VIP Hop will follow tomorrow night! There's a lot to see, so I hope you'll be by to check it out! :)

Thanks for the visit today!

Have a fantastic day!
Christina

Thoughts of Easter

Hi there! I'm so glad you stopped by. Today I have a Stamper's Dream card to share with you. The weather here is finally getting warmer, so my thoughts have turned to spring and Easter. I inked up this Egg Topiary stamp and paired it with My Mind's Eye Alphabet Soup Girl paper.

I cut and embossed the panel with one of the Labels Eighteen Nestabilities, then I sponged the edges. I wanted to keep the image soft and springy, so I watercolored it with an aquapainter and various inks. I added some Stardust Stickles here and there for a little sparkle. I embellished with some plaid ribbon, Pink Burlap String, and a pearl flourish.

We've been enjoying our spring break "staycation" so far -- we've already checked bowling and a trip to the park off our list. We're hoping to go somewhere with the girls this afternoon -- maybe the zoo!  :)

I hope you enjoy your day, whatever your plans may be! Thanks for spending some time here with me today!

Have a great day!
Christina

Getting Sketchy, Week 15

Hi there! Happy Wednesday! It's time for another MFT Wednesday Stamp Club and another fabulous sketch! It's a simple sketch, perfect for larger images. You can find all the details HERE. For my card I inked up Tea with Flopsey, and I used a couple Die-namics: Flat-Bottom Clouds and Fresh Cut Grass.

The panel behind the image was embossed with the Cuttlebug D'vine Swirls folder. I did some zig zag stitching around the Swing into Spring: Little Buds paper.  The image was colored with Copics, and I sponged the edges of the panel with SU! Soft Sky ink.

I kept the inside of the card very simple, with some stamping and more felt grass. 

Be sure to click over to Kim's Blog to see the lineup of designers who have made samples with this fun sketch! Play along with us, and upload to SCS with keyword MFTWSC15 for a chance to win a gift voucher to the MFT Boutique! :)

Thank you for the visit today -- it means so much!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Christina

MFT DT Creative Challenge: For the Kids

Happy Tuesday, everyone! It's time once again for the MFT DT Creative Challenge. Joanne has challenged us to make a gift item for kids. I created a Kids Garden Kit, perfect for budding gardeners (pardon the pun -- I couldn't help it!).  It contains three mini grow kits, plant labels, and a marker.

I used Jillibean Soup Blossom Soup paper and Sour Apple cardstock to make the band for the pail. I embellished with some bling, Honeydew Twine, and felt Posies.

I used Pure Innocence: Mud Buddies for the lid and the sentiments. I colored with Copics and paper pieced the boots. I added some dots for seeds. :)

Stop by Kim's Blog to see the which designers have created projects For the Kids! We'd love to see your kids' gifts, too! :)

That's all for now! Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Have a great day!
Christina

Stampers Dream and Friends Blog Hop!

Hello there! I'm so excited to be hopping with the rest of the Dream Team and some very special friends today! Seriously, I'm surrounded by some incredible stamping talent! I'll introduce them to you after I share my card!

I paired the Kindness Cling set from JustRite Stampers with this sweet Jillibean Soup Blossom Soup paper. I used Labels Twenty and Classic Circle Nestabilities to cut and emboss the frame and sentiment, then I sponged the edges with Antique Linen Distress Ink. I embellished with some bling, sheer ribbon, and a Webster's Pages Sparkler.

Now check out this lineup of talented stampers who have projects to share with you today!

Becca Feeken
Michelle Rodgers
Jerri Kay Jiminez
Amy Sheffer
Denise Marzec
Arlene Cuevas
Leslie Miller
Cindy Lawrence
Kellie Fortin
Tosh Leyendekker
Jeanne Streiff
Mariana Grigsby
Joan Ervin
Lea Lawson
Frances Byrne
Christina Fischer (You are here!)
Carla Murphy
Teresa Kline
Carol Longacre
Gabriela Divine
 
Be sure to leave a comment at each post along the way, because Michelle has two blog candy packages to give away! Sweet, huh? The winners will be announced on Michelle's Blog Thursday evening, April 14 as well as on the blogs that had the hidden candy! So be sure to check back to see who the two winners are....it could be you! :)

That's all for my stop on the hop! Now I'll send you to visit Carla! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Have a great day!
Christina

Clean and Simple Sunday

Good Sunday morning to you! As usual, it's been a whirlwind of activity here at the Fischer house the last few days. My kids are on spring break this week, so Kyle left yesterday for his senior trip to Siesta Key (I'm pretty sure I won't exhale until next Saturday when he returns). I'm chairing a fundraiser today to help build a new Soup Kitchen for the hungry in our area, so that took up a bit of time, too. So... my post planned for Friday was bumped to today. Why is it that I always feel two steps behind lately?

I wanted to keep things simple on this card -- maybe it will help me keep things simple in my life? Anyway, I started with a clean card base, rounded the corners, then I scored and embossed on the bottom. I inked up this Impression Obsession Dotty Heart with Antique Linen and Tea Dye Distress Inks. The sentiment is from the Quiet Moments cling set by Just Rite Stampers. I finished with some Natural Burlap String tied in a twine-y bow and topped with a Webster's Pages Sparkler.

I'm off to enjoy this Sunday. The weather is going to be gorgeous, so cross your fingers for a successful fundraiser! I'll be back tomorrow for the Stamper's Dream & Friends Hop! See you then!

Have a great day!
Christina

April Release Fiesta!

Hi there! You've come to my stop on the MFT April Release Hop! I hope you started with Kim's Blog -- if not, be sure to head back there! I'll wait! :)

This release is FABULOUS, don't you think? I know I say that all the time, but it's TRUE! Tonight I'm thrilled to be sharing my favorite set from this release, Who's That Girl - Fiesta!. It's a perfect set for Cinco de Mayo, thank you cards (gracias), a fiesta night, or margaritas with the girls! There are so many fun sentiments and accessories too!

On the front of the card, I used the new Die-namics Open Scallop Doily, as well as the Die-namics Rolled Rose. I paper pieced with this gorgeous BasicGrey Hello Luscious paper.

I finished the inside of the card with some of the fun images and another sentiment from the set.

Now I'll send you on your way to visit the amazingly talented Inge Groot! I'll see you there! :)

Thanks so much for hopping by!

Christina

April MFTeasers, Day Five

Happy Tuesday, everyone! It's the final day of MFTeasers before tonight's release! My sample today features Clearly Sentimental about Success, this month's Triple Scoop set. I used three new Die-namics as well: Four Point Frame, Simply Scallops Medium, and High Tea Doily.

The paper is from the My Mind's Eye Stella & Rose - Hazel 6x6 pad.  I inked the edges of the Fossil doily with vanilla craft ink.

Be sure to head over to Kim's Blog to see the list of designers who have previews for you today! Be sure to leave a comment at each stop along the way for a chance to win one of two sets Kim is giving away daily! :)

Tonight's the night! Join us for the Release Party from 8-10 pm EST right here on the MFT Forum. There will be chatter, prizes and fun as we count down to the release at 10:00 pm!

I'll see you back here tonight for the Shop Hop at 10:00! Thanks for stopping by today!

Have a great day!
Christina

April MFTeasers, Day Four

Happy Monday, everyone! Today the MFT Creative Team is previewing two sets: Inspired by Spring and Claire Keay - Hello, Sunshine. I inked up this sweet Hello Sunshine set and paired it with some springy K&Company Wild Raspberry papers. I love the sketchy lines in Claire Keay's images -- they make paper piecing a little less stressful! ;)

See the new Die-namics Open Scallop Doily behind the image? Love it! I did a combination of straight and zig zag machine stitching, and I embellished with some twine.

Okay, here's all you need to know about tomorrow night's release!

• The MFT release is tomorrow, April 5th, 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 on April 5th at 10 PM EST.
• There is still time to enter the guest designer contest! Check out the forum HERE 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 on each designer's post for a chance to win one of two $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

There's one more day of teasers -- I hope you'll stop back tomorrow! Thanks so much for the visit today! :)

Have a great day!
Christina

April MFTeasers, Day Three

Happy Sunday! Today's MFTeasers are all about the new Pure Innocence sets! I used Crazy for Daisies along with the 2011 Calendar Templates to make my 6x6 April calendar page. I also used the new Die-namics Fishtail Banner and the new Typewriter Alphabet. The paper is from the October Afternoon Modern Homemaker 8x8 pad, and I colored with Copics.

Here's all you need to know about Tuesday's release!

• The MFT release is on April 5th 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 on April 5th at 10 PM EST.
• The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum HERE 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 on each designer's post for a chance to win one of two $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

I'm off to check out what the other girls have created! I'll see you back here tomorrow for another Teaser! :)

Thanks for visiting! Have a great day!

Christina