Let's Hang Out! It's Time to Hop!

Hi there! It's time to Hop and Shop with My Favorite Things! Tonight's release is full of fabulous stamps and Die-namics, so you'll want to get that shopping list ready! You'll want to start the Hop at Kim's Blog so you don't miss a thing! My card features this month's Who's That Girl? set, Who's That Mummy?. I paired it with more My Mind's Eye papers -- this time, Lost and Found Two: Sunshine 6x6 papers.

I distressed the edges of the papers and cardstock, and I also distressed the bias tape to make it look like mummy wrap. I lightly colored over the amber rhinestones with a black Copic marker, and I inked the edges of the image panel with Antique Linen Distress Ink.

On the inside, I stamped just her arm and added another sentiment.

You can find all the Brand Spankin' New products right HERE, right now! Next I'll send you to visit the sweet and talented Megan Lock -- I'll meet you there! :)

Thanks for hopping by!
Christina

September VIP!

Hello there! I've been away for a little while, getting my classroom in order, but I'm inky again and back tonight for the MFT VIP Blog Hop! The VIP package is your chance to get the newest Who's That Girl? set weeks before its release! September's WTG set, Who's That Mummy?, is SO cute -- it just makes me ready for some Halloween fun!

I used Graphic 45's Halloween in Wonderland papers and some twill ribbon. I colored with Copics and did a bit of machine stitching. I used the Die-namics Tag, You're It die to create the panel behind the image.



Here's what you'll receive in your VIP package:

Who's that Mummy VIP Collection $27.90
Who's that Mummy stamp set
Mummy Sentiments mini (VIP exclusive stamp set - will never be offered for sale or be available again $9 value, FREE)
Rolled Mum Die-namics Die

You can find the VIP package right HERE! Hurry, get it while you can! Happy shopping, everyone! :)

Thanks for hopping by!
Christina

August Release Hop!

Hello! It's time for the MFT Release Blog Hop! This release is SO fabulous, and I'm sure you'll see a lot of "must haves" along the way tonight! If you didn't start at Kim's Blog, click over there now! :)

My card features Sunflower Who's That Girl. I created a tent topper card with some BasicGrey Origins 6x6 papers. I colored with Copics, and I paper pieced her dress and arm.

I used several Die-namics on the front. As a bonus, the smallest Upsy Daisy flower center fits perfectly in the center of the sunflower WTG is holding! :)

Inside of card:

Die-namics used:

All the Brand Spankin' New products are available right HERE, right NOW!

Next, I'll send you to visit the crazy-talented Sherrie! I can't wait to see what she's created!

Thanks for hopping by! Happy shopping, everyone!

Christina

August VIP!

Hi there! It's time for the MFT VIP Blog Hop! What's VIP, you ask? It's a one-day-only chance to purchase the latest Who's That Girl? set weeks before its release!

I used the Sunflower Who's That Girl set and the Sunflower Sentiments mini set on the front and inside of this card. The papers are from the Sugar Rush 6x6 pad by Basic Grey. I paper pieced the dress and arm and colored with Copics. I cut Strawberry Ice Cream felt with the Die-namics Dainty Doily to mat the image circle.

I created a coordinating tag with the Die-namics Notched Tag dies. I cut the flower twice and placed a Baby Braddie in the center.  I finished the inside simply, leaving room for a personal note.

Here's what you get in your August VIP package:

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
 
This is such a sweet set -- you'll want to grab it today! Click right HERE! :)

We have a special treat for you today! In addition to the release of our newest VIP Collection, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to earn our CHA-exclusive stamp set, My Heart Belongs To, absolutely FREE. It pairs well with the previously released First Place Award Ribbon and will give you many new options in creating gorgeous works of art. When you purchase $50 or more, we'll send you a FREE CHA-exclusive stamp set valued at $9. This special is good through July 24th, or until we run out. Here are the details, at a glance:

• Promotion dates: July 19, 10:00 PM through July 24
• Spend $50, and we'll include the CHA-exclusive stamp set, My Heart Belongs To, in your order (limited supply)
• The free set will be sent to ONLY the first 500 orders over $50 during the promotional period
• Your order must require shipping (digital-only orders will not qualify) 

 
Now I'll send you to the next stop on the hop, the madly talented Sarah Gough! I can't wait to see what she's created!
 
Thanks so much for hopping by! I'll be back in just a bit with this week's WSC sketch!
 
Christina

July MFT Release Hop & Shop!

Hi, there! It's time to Hop & Shop with My Favorite Things! Isn't this month's release fantastic? There will be lots of inspiration along the Hop tonight, so be sure to start at Kim's Blog so you don't miss a thing! :)

My card features the set, Clearly Sentimental about Sympathy, which is this month's Triple Scoop set. Our Triple Scoop reward is a full-sized stamp set offered to you absolutely free with a qualifying purchase of $60 or greater (before shipping and tax). Be sure to click HERE to find out how you can earn the Triple Scoop set or the Cherry on Top! :)

Sympathy cards are difficult to make, but these sentiments are just perfect. I chose a soft, monochromatic (but not sad) color palette, and I accented with dark brown (not black). The papers are from the Stella & Rose - Hazel pack by My Mind's Eye. I cut some Chocolate Fudge My Favorite Felt with the larger die in the new Die-namics Dizzy Doily Duo. I used the large die from the new Die-namics You Move Me set as the sentiment panel. I layered with the new Die-namics Solid Bracket Border and embellished with Die-namics Butterflies.

I finished the inside with another Solid Bracket Border, a small Butterfly, and another sentiment from the set.

You can find all the Brand Spankin' New Products right HERE, right now! Also, be sure to leave a comment for each designer along the Hop, because there is some Blog Candy hidden somewhere along the way!

Now I'll send you to see what the amazingly talented Lisa Henke has created! I'll see you there! :)

Thanks for hopping by!
Christina

MFT June Release Hop!

Hello there! It's time to Hop and Shop with My Favorite Things! Tonight's release is fabulous -- there are sure to be stamp sets and Die-namics you just "have" to have!  Be sure to start at the beginning of the Hop at Kim's Blog -- go ahead, I'll wait!  :)

I'm excited to be sharing the new Who's That Girl? set, Enjoy the Ride. The image is fun and lighthearted, and the sentiments are great for anyone beginning a new journey -- graduation, new job, new home, new career.

I paired the image with some Picket Fence papers (I'm just a wee bit obsessed with them lately), and I cut some cork with the new Die-namics Leafy Flourish.

I just love the inside sentiment. It's so perfect for the recipient of this card, a recent college graduate.

That's all for my stop! Next up is my sweet and talented friend, Dawn Easton. I'll meet you there! :)

Thanks for hopping by!
Christina

May Release Hop!

Hello! You've made it to my stop on the MFT Release Hop! I hope you're enjoying all the projects so far -- this release is FULL of goodness! You can find all the new products right HERE at the MFT Boutique! :) Tonight I'm featuring the new Claire Keay set, You Had Me at Woof.

There's a reason I chose this set to share with you tonight. As some of you know, we have an English Bulldog named Roscoe. Most days, he and I are not exactly friends. Don't get me wrong, he does make me laugh, and he is very sweet, but he and I are a lot alike -- we're both very stubborn. We're still trying to figure each other out. For my kids, however, it was love at first sight. Especially for my little girls. He definitely had them at woof. :)

On my card I wrinkled, tore, and distressed the papers because, well... that's pretty much what Roscoe would do if he got a hold of them. I colored with Copics and placed a cork heart behind the sentiment.

Roscoe's new favorite treats are these peanut butter flavored hearts, so I made him a little treat bag. I used the Die-namics Notched Tag create the tag, then I stamped the bone image and sentiment.

Before I send you on your way, I just wanted to share a couple photos from a recent trip to the park. Here's Roscoe with his best friends. :)

And here he is getting a well-deserved drink. 

Okay, get ready... I'm sending you to visit one of the newest members of the MFT DT, my Dirty Dozen Sister, the incredibly talented and wonderfully sweet Jackie Pedro!

Thanks for hopping by! Happy shopping! :)

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

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

MFT March Hop & Shop!

Hello there! It's time for the My Favorite Things Release Blog Hop! Hopefully you came here by way of Alli's Blog. If not, go back to Kim's Blog and start from the beginning! Believe me, you don't want to miss anything! :)

This release just might be one of my favorites yet! I think I say that every time, but that's why I love MFT! The stamps and Die-namics have been SO much fun to work with! My card tonight features the newest Flapper Doodles set, My Favorite Hello. I had fun making this card, and I really love the way it came together.

As soon as I saw this set, I knew I wanted to pair it with this My Mind's Eye Alphabet Soup paper. Then, when I received the new Die-namics Say What? dies, I was in business!  I colored with Copics, and I popped up the speech bubbles on dimensional boosters. I tucked a Die-namics Dizzy Doily behind the images, and I finished with -- of course -- a twine-y bow. :)

I finished the inside, using another sentiment from the set and the new Die-namics Dizzy Border.

You can find all of the Brand Spankin' New products right HERE, right now! Next, I'll send you to see what the fabulous Lisa Henke has created! I'm sure it's something beautiful! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by -- have fun hopping, and happy shopping!!

Christina

March VIP Blog Hop!

Hello, everyone! It's time for the MFT March VIP Hop! The VIP package is your chance to get the newest Who's That Girl? set weeks in advance, along with all the other goodies exclusive to the package! If you haven't seen all the Blog Hop projects so far, be sure to start with Kim's Blog!

Here's what you'll find in the March VIP Package:

Who's that Musical Girl? VIP Collection $38.25
Who's that Musical Girl? stamp set
Musical Girl mini (VIP exclusive stamp set - will never be offered for sale or be available again $9 value, FREE)
Musical Notes Die-namics Die
10 pack of Wild Cherry Scalloped Note Cards
An assortment of White and/or Black Pearl Flourish and Cream/Rhinestone Stick Pins
Idea-Ology Trimming ribbon

In addition, the two new à la modes sets are also available right NOW!
All-Star
Wishing you Luck

Here's my card. The paper is Lost & Found by My Mind's Eye. I paper pieced her shirt and colored with Copics. The edges of the paper and cardstock were distressed with the SU! Cutter Kit.

The sentiments on the front and inside are from the Musical Girl mini set, which is exclusive to the VIP package and won't be available again!

Okay, it's time to head to the next stop on the Hop -- the sweet and talented Lisa Henke! I'll meet you there! :)

Thanks for hopping by!
Christina