Kreative Jewels

MFT Teasers - Day Four!

  Welcome to day four of the MFT Teasers! Are you loving everything so far? Today, we are featuring two fabulous stamp sets that come with matching Die-namics dies. This style of sets have quickly become some of my favorites as they are so easy to work with.

I decided to switch things up a bit today, instead of a card, I have two Christmas tags to share with you. These tages feature the new Bon Appetit stamp set and Die-namics dies.

The first tag is bright and cheery. It features the new 12 Days of Christmas paper from My Mind's Eye. I paired the paper with some Red Hot and Blu Raspberry card stock. I stamped the image on a piece of Very Vanilla card stock.

I used the Tag You're It Die-namics die to create the tag. To create the larger layer of the tag, I just traced the outside of the tag die with a pencil, and then I cut it out. It's a great way to layer any of the Die-namics dies! I did the same thing to create the larger cookie jar.

  

   I used the Oval Tab Die-namics day for the sentiment. Don't you just love those tiny oven mits? So stinkin' cute! I finished off the tag with some Marichino Cherry and Caribbean Twine, the wide stripped ribbon is fro Stampin' Up! and the yummy button is from Basic Grey.

  The next tag has a completely different feel to it. This tag was created around the new My Mind's Eye, Lost & Found Christmas collection. I love this paper! I paired it with some Bravo Burgundy card stock. I stamped the image on a piece of Very Vanilla card stock using Rich Cocoa Memento Ink.

 I used the Dizzy Doily Duo Die-namics die, this is the smaller of the two dies.I added some bling from Want 2 Scrap, a bit of SU ribbon and another button from Basic Grey.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on October 4 at 10 PM EST:

• The MFT release is on October 4 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 October 4 at 10 PM EST.
• The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum 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 2 $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

MFT Teasers - Day Three!

 

 We're on day three of the MFT Teasers! Today I am previewing the amazing new set, Clearly Sentimental About Abundance. I LOVE the sentiments in this set!

I used the gorgeous new Oval Decorative Doily Die-namics die. Do you get the feeling that I am going to be using this new die a ton? I love it! I used some Perfect Plum and Mellow Moss card stock. The patterned paper is from My Mind's Eye, A Beautiful Life. I added a bit of bling from Want 2 Scrap and a prima flower.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on October 4 at 10 PM EST:

• The MFT release is on October 4 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 October 4 at 10 PM EST.
• The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum 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 2 $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

MFT Teasers - Day Two!

 

It's day two of our MFT Teasers! Today, we have two fabulous sets to share with you. I decided to ink up the gorgeous new Inspired By Autumn set. Once again, the images in this Inspired By set are fabulous!

I stamped the pumpkins on a piece of X-Press It card stock and I colored them with Copics. I used some yummy paper from My Mind's Eye, Lost & Found Two, Sunshine collection. The card stock is More Mustard and Brushed Copper.

I used the fantastic new Oval Decorative Doily Die-namics die! I can't tell you how excited I am that MFT is releasing oval Die-namics!!!! I finished off the card with a piece of May Arts ribbon.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on October 4 at 10 PM EST:

• The MFT release is on October 4 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 October 4 at 10 PM EST.
• The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum 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 2 $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

MFTWSC 39 - Don't Count the Miles

 Can you believe that we are on sketch 39? Wow, this year is just flying by, Christmas will be here before you know it! Maybe that's why I had Christmas on the brain for my card today! LOL

I used the First Class Friend stamp set and Die-namics dies. I used Red Hot, Hot Fudge and Gumdrop Green card stock. The gorgeous patterned paper is from Authentique's Wonder collection. I finished the card off with some of the fabulous Red Satin ribbon and some Charcoal Twine.

 

Here are the details for the weekly MFTWSC challenge. Simply follow the sketch and create a card or other paper creation.  You may use any stamps and supplies that you wish.  Each week, a keyword is assigned to the sketch.  All you need to do to enter, is upload your card to the gallery at SCS, and enter the given keyword in the keyword box, during the upload process.  After the deadline, we randomly choose a winner from that week's entries and the winner will receive a $15 gift voucher.  If the winning card uses MFT stamps, the participant will earn a $5 bonus, for a total of a $20 gift voucher!  That is up to $100 per month in prizes, JUST for playing along.        

     To play along with us this week all you need to do is follow the sketch, upload your creation to SCS using the keyword MFTWSC39. Join us this week in the MFT forum for lots of chatter and fun! Be sure to check out Kim's Blog, she will have a full list of all the designers participating in today's challenge! 

MFT Teasers - Who's That Girl Chooses Hope

 Are you ready? It's time for the MFT Teasers to begin!!! This month MFT has another incredible line up of new stamps and Die-namics dies. We are starting off our Teaser week with the newest Who's That Girl set, WTG Chooses Hope.

Who's That Girl Chooses Hope is a fabulous set created to support women fighting breast cancer. It is a beautiful set full of heartfelt sentiments.

I stamped the image on a piece of Fossil card stock and a piece of X-Press It card stock, which I colored with Copics. I then paper pieced the image with some prints from My Mind's Eye, Lost & Found, Blush collection. I also used some Hot Fudge and Rose Red card stock.

 I used the Dizzy Doily Die-namics die and the brand new Oval Tab Die-namics die for the sentiment. I finished off the card with a few Baby Braddies and some Rose Red Grosgrain ribbon. I don't know what made me pull out the grosgrain ribbon! I seriously can't remember that last time I used Grosgrain! LOL 

 

 

Here are the details about the upcoming release on October 4 at 10 PM EST:

• The MFT release is on October 4 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 October 4 at 10 PM EST.
• The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum 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 2 $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

MFT Creative Chat!

 

 

It's time for the MFT Creative Chat. The My Favorite Things Design Team Creative Chat is a monthly feature, where we are challenged to explore our creative spaces and share valuable organizational methods, tools, and shopping strategies with you. You'll be able to peek into our creative spaces, ask questions, and share your own ideas in the MFT forum.  This month, we were asked the following questions:  

 

How do you store and organize your card stock?   

How do you store your scrap card stock? 

 

Visit Kim's Blog for a full list of designers that have taken up the challenge and get ready to delve into the minds of our creative team!

 

 My card stock is stored in two main places, this shelving unit beside my desk and in my stamping closet. This shelving unit is the small EXPEDIT unit from Ikea. I am sure you are all familiar with this series from Ikea, it seems to be very popular with crafters!

Please pay no attention to the dust, I haven't quite figured out how to get rid of it on a permanent basis! LOL

This first shelf is the one that I reach for the most. It is filled with all my yummy MFT card stock. I always have one pack of each of the MFT colors of card stock and I have a number of back up packs for the colors that I use most, and the colors that I am getting low on. I hate it when I run out of a certain color so I always try to make sure that I have extra on hand!

This shelf contains my Stampin' Up! and Papertrey card stock. For those of you that saw my stamp room when I was an SU! demo the size of my SU! card stock shelf will be a shock! LOL I used to have shelves and shelves full of SU! card stock. I used to do large monthly classes and I needed to have lots of card stock on hand at all times. When I left SU! I sold off 90% of my card stock!

The paper sorter on the right contains my printer paper and my Copic certification books.

 On this shelf I stash some of my smaller card stock item. I have my Cream Perfect Paper Panels and some scallop note cards. I have a small bucket that sits in front of these items as I don't reach for them that often.

 

 This shelf contains my beloved X-Press It card stock! I LOVE this card stock and I like to make sure I have a generous supply on hand at all times! I keep my scraps of X-Press it card stock in the clear envelope with the full sheets of card stock. I am really good about using up the smaller pieces of X-Press It with my Die-namics dies for sentiments. I don't let any of this stuff go to waste!

 

My 12x12 card stock is stored at the bottom of my linen closet which is actually my stamping closet. I have five clear plastic paper holders that sit on the floor of the linen closet. The first two paper holders are filled with Stampin' Up! Textured card stock. I really love textured card stock! The other two are filled with plain SU! card stock. The final paper holder is filled with patterned 12x12 paper.

The linen closet is also where I store my card stock scraps. Over the years I have had some real challenges with card stock scraps! I used to have boxes and boxes of scraps when I was doing SU! classes. It was always easier and quicker to grab a full sheet of card stock than it was to find a scrap. I would get frustrated and feel overwhelmed with all the scrap paper I had and I would end up throwing it all out or giving it to a friend.

I am happy to say that I now have a system that works well for me and it is something that I am able to stay on top of! I have a three drawer unit from London Drugs. The unit is fairly wide and it holds a ton of stuff! I have one drawer for scrap card stock. Inside the drawer I have individual pieces of card stock and I have little baggies filled with card stock.

I use Stampin' Up!'s Clear Cellophane Bags in the 6"x8" size. I place one color in each bag. I don't have a bag for every color of card stock but I have one for the colors that I use a lot of.

The cellophane bags get thrown in the drawer along with miscellaneous sheets of card stock. I must admit that I am not very diligent about putting the card stock into the correct bag every time I stamp. I usually end up going through the drawer about once a month to tidy things up! LOL

These are the small cello bags that sit in my scrap drawer.

Right beside my drawer storage unit I have a number of large clear envelopes. These  are filled with the colors of card stock that I use the most. These clear envelopes are actually Sheet Protectors from Staples. They are top loading and I cut off the side that had the binder holes. They are just perfect for storing larger pieces of card stock without taking up a lot of room.

 

Each page protector envelope is filled with a bunch of sheets of card stock. These are the colors that I tend to use the most. I am pretty good about going to these envelopes before I cut into a full piece of card stock.

I do have to force myself to use up scraps! I must admit that having all the fabulous Die-namics dies has made it a bit easier! I am always cutting something out with Die-namics! LOL

 

 

 My last card stock item isn't really about storage, it is just a tool I use. I created a card stock ring about a year ago. I believe it was Susan Liles that shared her project last year. As soon as I saw it I had to create one! This really is an invaluable tool! I use my card stock ring to select the shade of card stock to match my patterned paper and I use it to remember the name of the card stock when I am blogging!

I used the Textile Rectangle Die-namics die to create the card stock ring.

That's it for me on the subject of card stock storage. Be sure to check out Kim's Blog for the full list of designers participating today. I for one can't wait to see how the rest of the girls store their stuff!

MFTWSC38 - You Bring Out the Happy in Me

For this weeks MFTWSC sketch I decided to go for the clean and simple look. I used MFT's All Smiles stamp set. This set is just full of sentiments that will brighten someones day!

 I stamped the sentiment on a piece of X-Press It card stock. I used some prints from My Mind's Eye and Blue Raspberry card stock. I added a bit of Caribbean Teal Twine and a Prima flower. If it wasn't for the flower I think it could even pass as a masculine card! LOL

Here are the details for the weekly MFTWSC challenge. Simply follow the sketch and create a card or other paper creation.  You may use any stamps and supplies that you wish.  Each week, a keyword is assigned to the sketch.  All you need to do to enter, is upload your card to the gallery at SCS, and enter the given keyword in the keyword box, during the upload process.  After the deadline, we randomly choose a winner from that week's entries and the winner will receive a $15 gift voucher.  If the winning card uses MFT stamps, the participant will earn a $5 bonus, for a total of a $20 gift voucher!  That is up to $100 per month in prizes, JUST for playing along.        

     To play along with us this week all you need to do is follow the sketch, upload your creation to SCS using the keyword MFTWSC38. Join us this week in the MFT forum for lots of chatter and fun! Be sure to check out Kim's Blog, she will have a full list of all the designers participating in today's challenge! 

VIP New Product Tour

 It's time for this month's VIP kit! This month's kit features the new Who's That Girl Chooses Hope stamp set. The images and sentiments in this set are perfect for anyone battling cancer or another health issue, or for someone who is just having a rough time of things. The sentiments are full of hope, strength and love.

I stamped the image on a piece of Very Vanilla card stock and I paper pieced her dress with some My Mind's Eye paper. I used Rose Red and More Mustard card stock. The patterned paper is all from My Mind's Eye A Happy Heart collection.

I used a number of Die-namics dies on this card. The Die-namics Decorative Doily Duo , the Die-namics Fauz Crochet Border die which was layered over the Die-namics Simply Scallops Medium die. I also used theDie-namics Notched Tag for the sentiment. I love how easily the tag clips onto the seam binding!

 

 

 

 

Who's that Girl Chooses Hope VIP Collection $29.90

Who's that Girl Chooses Hope stamp set

Choose Hope Sentiments mini (VIP exclusive stamp set - will never be offered for sale or be available again $9 value, FREE)

Rolled Gardenia Die-namics Die

The Who's That Girl Chooses Hope VIP kit is available now. You can find the kit HERE.

Be sure to check out Kim's Blog, she will have the list of all the designers participating today.

MFTWSC37 - Sending Smiles

 

I am loving this weeks MFTWSC37 Sketch! The two panels behind the main image are different widths which seemed a bit tricky at first, but I love the end result! I love that these sketches force me out of my comfort zone!

I decided to ink up the sweet Pure Innocence Poppy stamp set. I stamped the image on a piece of X-Press It card stock and I colored it with Copics. I used Red Hot for card stock, the patterned paper is from the Picket Fence collection.

 

 

I used the Polka Dot Greetings Die-namics die for the greeting on the inside of the card.

Here are the details for the weekly MFTWSC challenge. Simply follow the sketch and create a card or other paper creation.  You may use any stamps and supplies that you wish.  Each week, a keyword is assigned to the sketch.  All you need to do to enter, is upload your card to the gallery at SCS, and enter the given keyword in the keyword box, during the upload process.  After the deadline, we randomly choose a winner from that week's entries and the winner will receive a $15 gift voucher.  If the winning card uses MFT stamps, the participant will earn a $5 bonus, for a total of a $20 gift voucher!  That is up to $100 per month in prizes, JUST for playing along.        

     To play along with us this week all you need to do is follow the sketch, upload your creation to SCS using the keyword MFTWSC37. Join us this week in the MFT forum for lots of chatter and fun! Be sure to check out Kim's Blog, she will have a full list of all the designers participating in today's challenge! 

MFTWSC36 - Inspired By the Beach

  It's time for MFTWSC36! For this weeks sketch I inked up Inspired By the Beach. I just love sitting on the beach, having the waves roll over my toes!

I inked up the stamp with Versamark ink and I embossed with white embossing powder. I then colored in the water and the chairs using Copics.

I distessed all the edges of card stock and paper. I used Berrylicious and Fossil card stock along with some prints from Lily Bee Design, the Picket Fence collection. I finished off the card with some nautical rope and a wood heart.

Here are the details for the weekly MFTWSC challenge. Simply follow the sketch and create a card or other paper creation.  You may use any stamps and supplies that you wish.  Each week, a keyword is assigned to the sketch.  All you need to do to enter, is upload your card to the gallery at SCS, and enter the given keyword in the keyword box, during the upload process.  After the deadline, we randomly choose a winner from that week's entries and the winner will receive a $15 gift voucher.  If the winning card uses MFT stamps, the participant will earn a $5 bonus, for a total of a $20 gift voucher!  That is up to $100 per month in prizes, JUST for playing along.        

     To play along with us this week all you need to do is follow the sketch, upload your creation to SCS using the keyword MFTWSC36. Join us this week in the MFT forum for lots of chatter and fun! Be sure to check out Kim's Blog, she will have a full list of all the designers participating in today's challenge!