DTGD–Cozy Christmas Wishes

Happy Monday! Back again today with a card for MY challenge over at the SCS Dare To Get Dirty fun and games. I can’t tell you what the challenge is, but I can show you my card :) To see what the challenge *is* and be able to play along and maybe win one of the awesome prizes up for grabs, head on over to the link above and join the SCS Fan Club.

I’m using MFT’s PI – Stocking Girl set for my card. She’s colored with Copic markers and her sweet pjs are paper pieced. I cut her out with a Die-namics Rectangle STAX die cut and matted her with another. I’m also using my Die-namics Simply Scallops, Medium for the horizontal element border. I added some Fun Flock to the top of the stocking, tied a satin ribbon around, and added some twine tied buttons for balance.

Here’s the inside, with another sentiment from the set:

Here are the Die-namics dies I used on this card:

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to head on over and join the SCS Fan Club so you can play and have a chance to win those prizes!

 

 

~Supplies~
Stamps: PI – Stocking Girl (MFT)
Paper: Whip Cream card stock (MFT); Cherry Cobbler (SU!); Mitten Weather (Cosmo Cricket)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger)
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Die-namics Rectangle STAX, Die-namics Simply Scallops, Medium dies (MFT); ribbon, buttons, twine, Copic markers, foam dots

 

Dare To Get Dirty–Find Yourself

Did you know that the hugely fun week of stamping known as SCS Dare To Get Dirty is ON?!?! It started yesterday and today I’m making a sample for my girl Tammy. Tammy is challenging everyone to…

…well, I can’t tell you what the challenge is—you’ll have to go HERE to find that out :) Do hop on over and take a look, then stay to play—there are HUGE prizes to be won :) You’ll have to join the SCS Fan Club to see and play, but it’s so worth it. Just sayin’…

I CAN tell you about my card. I’m using MFT’s Clearly Sentimental About the Journey for my front sentiment. It’s stamped on a Die-namics Textile Rectangle Frame, die only die cut and popped up on foam and on top of a Die-namics Fishtail Flags STAX strip. I pulled out some paper I hadn’t used in a while and decided to see if I could make a cherry embellishment to go along with the patterned paper. I love how it turned out! I simply cut some circles with my Die-namics Circle STAX and some leaves using Die-namics Upsy Daisy. Then I hand cut some strips for the stem, adhered everything together, popped it up on a Die-namics Leafy Flourish die cut, and it was done! Other MFT products I used are: Whip Cream card stock, Berrylicious card stock,  Sour Apple card stock and Sour Apple ribbon.


Here’s the inside, with a sentiment from another MFT set, Clearly Sentimental About Wisdom.



Here are the Die-namics dies I used on this card:

So, go on, hop on over to the Dare To Get Dirty forum and get ‘a stampin’!

~Supplies~
Stamps: Clearly Sentimental About the Journey, Clearly Sentimental About Wisdom (MFT)
Paper: Whip Cream card stock, Berrylicious card stock, Sour Apple card stock (MFT); Soft Suede (SU!); Fine and Dandy - Tickled Pink (MME)
Ink: Soft Suede (SU!)
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Die-namics Textile Rectangle Frame, die only, Die-namics Leafy Flourish, Die-namics Circle STAX, Die-namics Upsy Daisy, Die-namics Fishtail Flags STAX, Sour Apple ribbon (MFT); foam dots

Make Mine a Double–C4C #147

 

Good morning! It’s Crazy 4 Challenges time! Today KJ is challenging us to create a card based on what we like to do on a hot summer night—I can’t think of anything better than ice cream, LOL!

I’m using a sweet MFT set called PI-Make Mine a Double for today’s card. She was colored with Copic markers and her dress was paper pieced. Then she was cut out with a Die-namics Rectangle STAX die and matted with another. I’m also using a Die-namics Fishtail Flags STAX die cut and a Die-namics Bracket Tab die cut was added under the focal image panel. Some stitching and a few embellishments and it was done! Other MFT products used: Berrylicious and Sweet Tooth card stock, and Caribbean Teal baker’s twine.

Here’s the inside with a a sentiment from the set:



Here are the Die-namics dies I used on this card:

And that's all for me for me! Be sure to checkout what the rest of the design team has for you!

• Andrea Murdock
• Barbara Anders (<-- that's me!)
• Betty Wright
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Turner
• Kelli Hull
• Kristine Reynolds
• Silke Ledlow

THEN, you know what to do--we'd love to have you come along and play with us. Just do your thing with the challenge and link it to Mr. Linky on the Crazy 4 Challenges blog. Please link directly to your project. And, if you upload to a public gallery, please use the key word C4C147.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

~Supplies~
Stamps: PI–Make Mine a Double  (MFT)
Paper: Sweet Tooth, Berrylicious (MFT); Hello Summer (Echo Park)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Die-namics Bracket Tab, Die-namics Rectangle STAX, Die-namics Fishtail Flags STAX, baker’s twine (MFT); sewing machine, button, bling, Copic markers

Buttons Galore and More and MFT Blog Hop

 

Hi all and thanks for stopping by today!  MFT has teamed up with Buttons Galore and More to do a Blog Hop showcasing products from both companies!  To see the entire list of participating designers, please head to the MFT Blog.  You'll want to leave a comment on EACH designer's blog because there is $100 in prizes up for grabs.  MFT will be giving away 2, $25 Gift Certificates, and Buttons Galore & More will be giving away 2, $25 button assortments.  The deadline to comment is July 29th and the winners of all prizes will be announced on July 30th on the MFT and BG&M blogs, so check back to see if you've won!  (I'm crossing my fingers for you). 

I’m using Clearly Sentimental About Success for my card. The buttons are the coconut shell buttons and I thought perfect for a masculine card. And I think this one would be great for a young man going off to college or starting out on a career, don’t you? I’m also use an Antique Leaf Brad in the upper right corner for balance. The sentiment was stamped on a Die-namics Clearly Sentimental Label die cut. I created a little scene at the bottom with my Die-namics Skyline Border, Die-namics Solid Skyline, and my Die-namics Star Border. MFT card stock use is Whip Cream and Hot Fudge.

Here’s the inside with another sentiment from the set.

 

Here are the Die-namics dies I’m using on this card:

 

And that’s it! Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

 

~Supplies~
Stamps: Clearly Sentimental About Success (MFT)
Paper: Hot Fudge, Whip Cream (MFT); Lost & Found - Breeze (MME)
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa; Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger)
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Die-namics Solid Skyline, Die-namics Skyline Border, Die-namics Star Border, Die-namics Clearly Sentimental Label (MFT); buttons, twine, brad, distressing tool

 

Way to Go!–MFTWSC #82

 

Are you ready for another MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge? Here’s this week’s sketch. You can find the sketch on the MFT blog and also in the MFT forum on SCS, as well as in the weekly newsletter. The Design Team will be on hand to provide plenty of inspiration to get you started.

 

I’m using a set from the latest release called PI – Gymnast Girl for my card today. She was stamped on Neenah Classic Crest Cover, Solar White Smooth, 130lb paper with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, colored with Copic markers, and her leotard was paper pieced. Love how the paper worked on that :) Then I fussy cut her out and popped her up on a subtlety patterned paper background cut out with a Die-namics Rectangle STAX die and matted with another. The sentiment was stamped on a Die-namics Mini Tabs Foursome. I used a Die-namics Fishtail Flags STAX die cut for the horizontal element and Die-namics Star STAX and Die-namics Stacking Stars for the twine-tied button embellishment. I used MFT Tangy Orange and Whip Cream card stocks, and a Lemon Drop button.

Here’s the inside with another sentiment from the set.

 

Here are the Die-namics dies I used on this card:

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I always love it when you do!

 

 

 

 

~Supplies~
Stamps: PI – Gymnast Girl (MFT)
Paper: Whip Cream, Tangy Orange card stock (MFT);
This & That -  Charming (Echo Park); Lime Twist - Out Of the Blue (MME); Neenah Classic Crest Cover, Solar White Smooth, 130lb
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Die-namics Stacking Stars, Die-namics Star STAX, Die-namics Fishtail Flags STAX, Die-namics Rectangle STAX, Die-namics Mini Tabs Foursome, Lemon Drop button (MFT); twine, Copic markers, foam dots

 

Because I Care–CTD #202

Hello there, Color Throwdown fans! I’m back again with a gorgeous color combo from Tammy. I confess I would never have put these colors together but they totally WORK!

 

 

I’m using an MFT set called Sassy & Sweet for the front sentiment. I stamped it on a Die-namics First Place Award Ribbon flag, popped it up on top of a Die-namics Dizzy Doily die cut, and topped it off with a sweet little Die-namics Upsy Daisy flower with Die-namics Royal Leaves. Some stitching, some Caribbean Teal baker’s twine, and a clear jewel trio finish it off. MFT card stock used is Blue Raspberry, Whip Cream, and Sour Apple. The button in the center of the flower is one of MFT’s new Blue Raspberry buttons.

Here’s the inside with a sentiment from MFT’s Finishing Flourishes.

 

Here are the Die-namics dies I used on this card:

 

And that’s it! Remember, you do not have to have the exact colors to play the Color Throwdown challenge. If you don't, just use the closest you have. So, c'mon over to the Color Throwdown blog and play along with us this week. Please use the link service to post your card and please link directly to your card so we can find it easily. And please include a link in your post to the Color Throwdown. If you upload your card to a public forum, please use the keyword CTD202 so we can see your beauty all in one place. Hope to see you there! Be sure to check out what the other team members have come up with this week!

Barbara Anders (<--- You are here!)   
Broni Holcombe
Joan Ervin
Kerri Michaud
Lori Tecler
Lynn Put
Tammy Hershberger
Wanda Cullen
Judy Rozema (July Guest Designer) 

Thanks so much for stopping by! See you a little later for this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge!

 

 

~Supplies~
Stamps: Sassy & Sweet, Finishing Flourishes (MFT)
Paper: Whip Cream, Blue Raspberry, Sour Apple (MFT); Lime Twist - Happy Go Lucky (MME)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Die-namics Dizzy Doily, Die-namics First Place Award Ribbon, Die-namics Upsy Daisy, Die-namics Royal Leaves dies, Caribbean Teal baker’s twine, Blue Raspberry button (MFT); sewing machine, clear jewels, foam dots