
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Snow... Again.

Friday, February 5, 2010
Glitzy Gear Tutorial!
Well, here it is -- my first video tutorial! I wanted to show you how I made the glitzy gear on my card in THIS post. It's so quick and easy!
It's fun to create your own custom embellishments for your projects! If you are inspired to create your own, I'd love for you to link it here!
I can't thank you enough for your visits and comments each day. I'm so fortunate to be able to share what I love and to learn from all of you, too! :)
Have a fantastic Friday!
Christina
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
It's Hop and Shop Time!
My card features the set Love Birds. It was previously part of an MFT Kit, but now it's available on its own! It's a sweet set, perfect for those Valentine or spring projects! The paper is from the BasicGrey Sugar Rush 6x6 pad, also available at MFT!
I paper pieced the two love birds and colored the rest of the image with Copics. Then I applied some Stickles to the hearts. I made my own "button" from a chipboard heart covered with some of the paper. Some MFT Ribbon finishes the card.
Okay, now it's time to continue to the next stop! You'll be visiting the fantastic Jessie Rone, and I'm sure she has something fabulous to show you! Last Day of MFTeasers!
My first project features Lovin' from the Oven and Clearly Sentimental about Food. I created a clipboard for the kitchen which can hold shopping lists or menus. I covered a small clipboard with Nook and Pantry 6x6 paper and gave it a good coat of Modge Podge for protection. I added some large ric rac -- it reminded me of the icing on those cupcakes! :)
I stamped the image from Lovin' from the Oven and paper pieced it. The sentiment is from Clearly Sentimental about Food.
I printed some To Do List Templates and stamped the sentiment and cupcake on top! :)
My second project features Clearly Sentimental about You, the Triple Scoop set of the month. I used Sugar Rush 6x6 paper and the Robot 2 Digi Stamp. I embellished with some MFT ribbon and braddies.
See that sparkly, glittery gear? I used Glitzy Glitter and some circle punches -- on Friday I'll have my first VIDEO to show you how I made it! :) Tuesday, February 2, 2010
A New Artist at MFT!
I used two different sizes of Crystal Clear Adornments Crystals on this card. I placed a trio of large crystals in the corner, and I used the smallest crystals on her necklace and over the "i" in the sentiment. The ribbon is from the Princess Sheer Ribbon Nest.Be sure to stop by Kim's Blog after 11 am for a list of all the designers previewing these images today! We'll have one more day of MFTeasers tomorrow, and then you can Shop and Hop tomorrow night! :)
Oh, one more thing! Did you see Kim's big announcement HERE on her blog? Wait 'til you see what she has for us now! So cool!! :)
That's it for today! Thank you so much for visiting!
Have a great day!
Christina
Monday, February 1, 2010
MFTeasers: Pure Innocence!
Since I'm a teacher, I had to ink up You Make the Grade right away! I paired it with Cosmo Cricket's The Boyfriend paper, and I paper pieced her skirt with one of the patterns. The horizontal Tangerine Tango panel was embossed with my Cuttlebug and Number Collage embossing folder, but unfortunately most of the numbers were hidden when the card was finished!
When I saw this next set, Blooming Good Day, I literally squealed over those pigtails! I mean really, how cute is she?!? I used three different patterns of Cosmo Cricket's Girl Friday paper, and I cut the butterfly from one of the papers. I topped the butterfly with a Glittered Garnish, and I used some MFT Royalty Ribbon.
Stop by Kim's Blog after 11 am for the direct links to all of today's MFTeasers! Don't forget about the Release Cocktail Party Wednesday night -- you can get all the details HERE!Sunday, January 31, 2010
Sunday Supper: Chicken Italiano
Chicken Italiano (from Gooseberry Patch Slow-Cooker Recipes)
2 to 3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 10-3/4 oz. cans golden mushroom soup
2 14-oz. cans diced tomatoes
1 c. onion, chopped
1t. dried basil
Arrange chicken in a slow cooker. Mix together remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 hours. Cut or shred chicken into bite-size pieces before serving. Serves 4 to 6.
Today is Day 2 of MFTeasers! Stop by Kim's Blog to see the list of designers who have previews for you! I'll have my first MFTeaser tomorrow -- I hope you'll stop back!
Have a great day, everyone! Don't forget to spend some time around the supper table! :)
Christina
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Flower Power!
Stop by the ATS Blog to see more samples of this set! All of the new sets will be available at All That Scraps Monday, February 1, at midnight.
Today is also the first day of MFTeasers at My Favorite Things! Stop by Kim's Blog after 11 am to see which designers are previewing today! Also, see how you can be the next MFT Guest Designer by checking out the Challenge HERE!
Have a great day!
Christina
Friday, January 29, 2010
For Grandma
I used some of my beloved October Afternoon Cherry Hill paper. The vintage patterns remind me so much of being a kid at my grandma's house. I added to the vintage look with a button, twine, machine stitching, and stitched ribbon. {Tip: if the stitching in the ribbon is too "white" for your project, color over it with a Copic marker!}
Please stop by the ATS Blog to see more samples with this very versatile set! Don't forget, all the new ATS releases will be available at midnight Monday, February 1! Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Sugarplums Party
I colored with Copics and paper pieced his clothes. I kept the embellishments to a minimum, since this card is for a boy. Besides, there's enough color in this fun BasicGrey Lime Rickey paper! I did add some interest by embossing the orange panel with my Cuttlebug and Number Collage embossing folder.
Be sure to stop by the ATS Blog to see more samples! All of the new sets will be released at midnight on Monday, February 1, at All That Scraps!That's all for now -- thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a great day!
Christina
Monday, January 25, 2010
Easy Peasy Gift Tag
I used MFT's Bling 'Bet and Polar Love, and I accented with MFT Adornments Crystals and Princess Ribbon. The top tab is embossed with my Cuttlebug and Heart Blocks embossing folder.
I like finding fun ways to use the letters in this set -- there are so many possibilities! :)Thank you so much for visiting today! I hope your week is off to a good start!
Have a great day!
Christina
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Brrr...
I used two sides of some October Afternoon Night Light paper and some of my favorite All That Scraps stamps to put together this card. I do love this Cocoa Emma sitting on the Park Bench! The sentiment is from Snowflake Stamps by AmyR Stamps.
I colored, of course, with Copics. I used paper snips and a craft knife to cut out the images, then I popped them up on dimensionals. I sponged around the sentiment and also mounted it on dimensionals. I did some distressing and machine stitching on the paper panels.
That's it for today! I'm hoping for some stamping time today -- I need to work on previews for the upcoming ATS and MFT releases! Each month the images get better and better! :) Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Lovin' from the Oven!
Here's what you'll get in your MFT VIP Package:
Lovin’ from the Oven (WTG for February)
Bakery Blend Buttons
Bakery Blend Ribbons
Sugar Glass Glitter
Sakura Clear Glaze Pen
Plus receive a FREE Clearly Sentimental about Food stamp set (value $9)
Did you know that Kim is now carrying BasicGrey Nook and Pantry 6x6 paper pads? It's the perfect paper for this set, don't you think? :)
Anyway, on to my card! I gave it some homespun flavor with lace, machine stitching, and MFT Buttons. I paper pieced WTG and colored with Copics.
I finished the inside of the card as well, paper piecing the cake image.
Next, you're off to visit Patti, our fabulous Guest Designer this month! She's sure to have something yummy to show you! :)Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Love You Muchly
I used the Small Calendar Sheets, Make the Date stamp set, and Pure Innocence Flower Girl. I paper pieced her clothes, cut her out, and popped her up on dimensionals. I added some glitter to her hearts and flower.
I love using the calendar templates for things other than calendars! They're a must-have! :)Tomorrow we'll have the MFT VIP Blog Hop -- you'll love the new Who's That Girl!
Thank you so much for stopping by today! Have a wonderful day!
Christina
Stamps: Pure Innocence: Flower Girl, Make the Date (MFT) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Ruby Red (SU!) Cardstock: Kraft, Ruby Red, Very Vanilla (SU!) Paper: BeLoved (My Mind's Eye) Other: Copics, Baby Braddies, button (MFT), Ghost Shape Heart (Heidi Swapp), Diamond Lace punch (EK Success), twine, glitter, dimensionals, sewing machine
Monday, January 18, 2010
Sugarplums Spring Kit!
I do want to share something, though -- All That Scraps has released a limited edition Sugarplums Spring Kit! The kit contains nine Sugarplums kids, two accessory stamps, and one set of Spring Sentiments!
The kit will be available from January 15th-January 31st at 50% off retail, during the month of February the kit will be 25% off retail, and March 1st the kit will no longer be available.
The images are adorable -- check out Lesa's samples on the ATS Blog HERE! My kit is on the way, and I can't wait to play! :)
I'll have something stampy for you tomorrow -- thanks so much for stopping by today!
Have a great day!
Christina
Friday, January 15, 2010
Love Muffin
I colored with Copics and added some Stickles to the muffin top. I stitched around the paper panels. The hearts were cut with a Cuttlebug die.The weekend is here -- YAY! I hope yours is starting well! Thanks so much for stopping by to visit today! :)
Have a fantastic Friday!
Christina
Stamps: Matilda Muffinbread, Hot Stuff (Stamping Bella) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko) Cardstock: Barely Banana, Purely Pomegranate (SU!), Cream Perfect Paper Panel (MFT) Paper: Lemonade 6x6 pad (BasicGrey) Other: Copics, Cuttlebug, Concentric Hearts die (Provo Craft), Icicle Stickles (Ranger), So Saffron ribbon, corner rounder (SU!), button, twine, dimensionals, sewing machine
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Hi, it's me...
I covered a chipboard heart with the paper and sanded the edges. I colored, cut out, and paper pieced the PI image. I finished the inside with another sweet sentiment from the set.Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Love Balloons
I stamped Balloons over New York City and the sentiment, then I paper pieced and colored with Prismacolor pencils. The paper is Be Loved by My Minds Eye (you'll be seeing more of it, I promise!). I embossed the background with my Cuttlebug and Heart Blocks folder.I have new papers and stamps to play with, so I have plans to do some stamping today! I finally have all my sickies out the door (Kyle was home yesterday!), so it's time to catch up!
Thank you so much for the visit today -- have a great day! :)
Christina
Monday, January 11, 2010
Christening Card

Sunday, January 10, 2010
For Drew
I covered an unfinished wooden frame (from Michaels) and the chipboard letters with Cosmo Cricket Snorkel paper. I used Mod Podge to adhere the paper, then I sanded all the edges. Finally, I gave everything another coat of Modge Podge for durability, and I added a trio of BasicGrey buttons to the corner.
Although the opening is meant for a photo, I didn't want to give the gift with nothing inside, so of course I stamped something! I used three sets from Verve Stamps: Practically Perfect, Seeing Stars, and Starlight Starbright.
That's it for today! I have some stamps and some new papers that need attention, so hopefully I'll get some stamping time today!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Time to Hop and Shop!
I'm thrilled to be showing you one more card featuring Pure Innocence! I just can't get enough of these sweet images! This set is called My Basket of Eggs. The words in the set can be combined in different ways for spring or Easter projects. Here I created an Easter card.
I paper pieced the dress and arms, and I popped up the basket with its glittery eggs.
I finished the inside as well, placing the sentiment there also.
This set and all the new releases are available NOW -- just go HERE to the Brand Spankin' New category on the MFT site!My Birthday Book
Make the Date is a must-have set! It contains months, numbers, invitation and birthday sentiments, plus so much more!
I cut chipboard for the front and back covers, and I used some of my favorite October Afternoon paper. I used my Bind-it-All (for the first time) to put it all together. I Just had to ink up this sweet new Pure Innocence image (Start the Day with Whee!) for the front. I covered a chipboard flourish with Vanilla craft ink and heat embossed it with Iridescent Ice embossing powder.
I placed a row of Glittered Garnishes on the bottom of the book -- they are much more obvious in real life! ;)
I thought it would be fun to use the PI girls as "calendar girls," so I stamped a different image for each month. I was totally inspired by Jody's post HERE.



Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Bling 'Bers!
Anyway, you didn't come here to read my woes -- you came here to see something stampy! How 'bout this MFTeaser?! There are two sets being previewed today -- Make the Date and Bling 'Bers. I'm previewing Bling 'Bers, the long-awaited partner of Bling 'Bet! The sentiments and numbers in this set make it perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and more! Here I made a graduation card for my niece, using her school colors.
I filled the dots with Crystal Clear Adornments, but you could use brads, glitter, or leave them alone! You could also punch them out to make Swiss cheese numbers! LOL! Of course, I think the bling is perfect for a celebration! I cut out the numbers and popped them up on the Labels Four Nestabilities. "Class of" is one of the sentiments in the set, and I used Baby Braddies on each end. The ribbon is from the Candy Cane Kisses Ribbon Nest.
Stop by Kim's Blog after 11 am for a list of everyone showing Teasers today! Then, be sure to join us tomorrow (Wednesday) night from 8-10 pm for the Release Cocktail Party. After that, you can hop and shop when the sets are released at 10:00! Monday, January 4, 2010
Pure Innocence!
I used the MFT Body Butter Kit to make a little "Feel Better Butter" for someone who needs a pick-me-up!
I colored and cut out the image, and I paper pieced the umbrella. I applied Crystal Lacquer to her boots so she'd have some shiny yellow rain boots, and I added some MFT Crystal Clear Adornments to her coat buttons. I machine stitched around the paper circle. This Bella Blvd Swing into Spring paper was so perfect for this project!
Here's the open tin, so you can see the body butter. I wish you could smell it, too -- I added eucalyptus and peppermint essential oil!Sunday, January 3, 2010
Mmmm... Chocolate!
I embossed the front panel with my Cuttlebug and Heart Blocks embossing folder. I paper pieced the main image with the Chocolate Kiss papers.
I used one of the sentiments from Clearly Sentimental About Chocolate on the inside. This sentiment cracks me up -- I think it will be one of my new year's resolutions! ;)
Go to Kim's Blog after 11 am to see the list of everyone previewing these sets today! There will be lots of chocolatey goodness, I'm sure! :)Saturday, January 2, 2010
A Blingy MFTeaser!
You might notice all the rhinestones on this card -- on the eyes, hearts and flower trim -- that's because the MFT Guest Designer Challenge this month is to use BLING! My sweet friend Joanne and I are hosting the challenge, and we'd love to see your entries! The winner receives next month's MFT sets and gets to post teasers with the Design Team! Check out all the details HERE!! Joanne's sample is just adorable, and she used a new MFT product on her card -- be sure to check it out! :)The MFT Release Cocktail Party is Wednesday, January 6 -- be there! :)
I'll have another MFTeaser for you tomorrow, so I hope you'll stop back!
Have a great day!
Christina
Stamps: Thinking of Hoo (MFT) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko) Cardstock: Whip Cream (MFT), Real Red (SU!) Paper: Cherry Hill (October Afternoon) Other: Copics, MFT Adornments crystals, flower trim, dimensionals, sewing machine
Valentine Critters
Be sure to stop by the ATS Blog for more previews, and mark your calendar for the release on Monday, January 4!I'll be back with a MFTeaser in just a little bit! See you then!
Christina
Stamps: Valentine Critters (Cookie Crumbs Stamps) Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa (Tsukineko) Cardstock: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip (SU!), Perfect Paper Panel (MFT) Paper: Bittersweet 6x6 pad (BasicGrey) Other: Copics, scallop edge punch, corner rounder, tab punch, paper piercer, organza ribbon (SU!), white brads
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy New Year!
The DT is Celebrating MFT today, and we hope you'll celebrate with us! There are some new faces on the 2010 MFT Design Team, so stop by Kim's Blog for the big reveal!
I had to celebrate 2010 with my good friend Flopsey. I truly do {heart} this bunny! Please hop around to see how the other girls are celebrating MFT! You can find them all on my sidebar!

I'll have another preview for you tomorrow -- it's a busy week around here! Thank you so much for stopping by today!










