My Type of Chick

Holy Crow peeps. TWENTY weeks of My Favorite Things Wednesday Stamp Club Sketches - I'm thrilled that I've completed all twenty of them, and yeah for you if you have too.  If not, there is NO time like the present, because this weeks sketch is amazing! And you can go back and print out each one of those babies and put them to use...  they're all genius!

And I'm telling you, if you haven't purchased this stamp set Own Your Story yet, then maybe today will be the day I twist that arm of yours.  I've paired it with some luscious felt, and our Rolled Rose Die-namic.

Want to learn how to make a Rolled Rose? 
You can watch my little video tutorial here on YouTube.

Patterned paper is Fancy Pants Design and I've paired it with lots of stitching, and this seam binding bow.  and oh yes, my Simply Scallops Die-namic.

What a week! Two a la modes, our VIP Kit and now our newest weekly sketch.  It's been so, so fun!  Hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have!  Hope to see you in the MFT Forum!

It's In the Bag!

You still have a few days to play along in this week's Wednesday Stamp Club challenge for My Favorite Things. The theme this week is It's in the Bag!

I'm not sure if its just me, but sometimes my household projects inspire card projects. So, as I was working up a batch of home made applesauce, I decided I'd gift one up for my grandmother.

I reached for my WTG: Harvesting and paired it with a sweet sentiment from Polka Dot Greetings. You'll see I used the Polka Dot Greetings as the tab for my tag. The tag will also work perfectly as a bookmark once removed from the gift bag.

I totally recommend stocking up on plain kraft bags in a few sizes this time of year. You'll find them at your local craft store, and even in the crafty aisle at Target! They're handy to have for any last minute gifting and can easily be dressed up with a quick bit of patterned paper and ribbon.

Lastly, I added a quick sleeve to my jar of applesauce and secured with a satin bow. A quick circle punch (or nestie circle) of patterned paper for the top of the jar just to pretty it up.

I do SO hope you'll come and play in the Wednesday Stamp Club Challenge - you can enter your project in the Splitcoast Stampers Gallery using the keyword MFTWSC10202010 for your chance at a $15 gift certificate to the MFT Store - just in time for our next release!

Masculine Cards - Wednesday Stamp Club

This week's Wednesday Stamp Club challenge from My Favorite Things is one that might take you right out of your comfort zone, but it is surely a card that we need to make from time to time.

This week It's All About the Boys! - Play along with us by creating masculine or boy themed projects.

Important note: To simplify things, we're streamlining the entry process for ALL Wednesday Stamp Club challenges moving forward. To enter, be sure to add your project to the SCS galleries using the keyword MFTWSC10132010

My sample this week is a card that I'd recently made for my dad. He's a big reader - via Kindle, so I can't go to the store and pick him up a new book anymore. So instead, I made him a reading themed card using Clearly Sentimental About Books, and tucked a amazon.com gift card in there so he could load up that Kindle.

I'm sure you've noticed, but I'm a wee bit obsessed with the Open Scallop Die-namic. I used lots of chocolate accents to pull this card together, and yes, I'm using a bow on a masculine project, but my Dad wasn't worried, he was busy counting layers (....my family likes to count up how many layers I add to a project, and then pass it around commenting on how HEAVY they are. makes me laugh every time....)

Now your project this week doesn't have to be masculine per se, it could be for a little boy. Be sure to stop by Kim's blog at 11 am for links to all the designers participating today. I can't wait to see YOUR project in the galleries! Remember, one lucky participant wins $15 to the MFT Store each week! Get stamping!

Wednesday Stamp Club - Let's Play Dress Up

Good morning! I'm playing along in this week's Wednesday Stamp Club for My Favorite Things. Kim is taking her husband on a surprise anniversary trip, so I told her I'd be happy to make a sample for her this week!

This week's theme is Let's Play Dress Up - which is perfect timing because I've wanted to make a Pure Innocence Honey Bee valentine for a week or so now. I'm *obsessed* with these new My Minds' Eye Lost and Found papers, and then I saw Mercy's fun sketch this week. And voila, my project came together super fast.

We do so hope that you'll play along in the Wednesday Stamp Club challenge. Kim hosts a weekly InLinkz on her blog where you can upload your direct link to your sample. Trust me people, you'll want to play along because seriously, each week one lucky participant wins a $15 gift certificate!

And if you're chatty like us, we hope you'll come and chat over on the MFT Member Company Forum!