November Blog Hop Time!

Can you believe it's November already!? OMGoodness! Doesn't this girl look chilly!? She does to me. This is one of the new Pure Innocence images from MFT and this is the November Blog Hop!

If you did not start from the beginning (at Kim's place), then click HERE so that you don't miss anything! There's lots of goodness to be had in this Hop! :)

The image was colored with Copics and embellished with some Shimmerz. You can find those now on the MFT website! The PP is from Cosmo Cricket and the ribbon and buttons are from PTI. I used my CM wavy cutter for the bottom layer.

Here's a close-up of the little girl. Her and 4 of her friends are going to be released TONIGHT. Aren't they are the cutest images ever!? Now, to see what Natalie has done with these cutie pies, CLICK HERE. She's your next stop on the Hop!

I'll be back with more soon!

xox,
Kirsten

MFTeaser: Wrapped in Love

This is another one of the new sets from MFT that are being released TONIGHT, called Wrapped in Love. This set is a buildable set that comes with a variety of boxes and ribbons that let you create your own image. Way cute!

I paper pieced WTG's dress and package ribbon with BG paper and colored the rest with Copics. The border is punched with a Fiscars border punch. The button and ribbon is from PTI. This sketch is one from Lauren Meader a while back. She has the best sketches!

That's about it for this morning. I'll be back tonight for the MFT Blog Hop (10pm est)! Hope you stop back by! I'll have another Pure Innocence card for you - one of my favorites!

Till later...

xox,

K

MFTeaser: Cool Yule

Isn't this little bear who slipped on the ice too cute!? This image is from the new MFT set, Cool Yule. It will be released on Wednesday! It has the cutest little characters in it!

The bear and the ice are two different stamps. I masked the bear when I stamped the ice. The bear's scarf and hat are also paper pieced and there's blue Stickles on the hat rim and ball. The PP is from BG. I love those little houses, don't you?

A little close-up...

The buttons are from PTI, the ribbon is unknown, and the snowflake punch is from MSL.

Now, if you haven't heard, the Hop is tomorrow night and we'll be previewing all of the wonderful new stuff at MFT that will also be released tomorrow night! You won't want to miss it!

And now I'm off! Have a great day!

xox,

K

MFTeaser: Pure Innocence

OMGosh, I'm in LOVE with this new line of stamps at MFT!!! They just might be my new fave! The line is called Pure Innocence and 5 of these little cuties will be released on Wednesday!!! I have two for you today, and I'll have another for the Blog Hop. You're going to "need" them all, so you'd better start saving your crafting $$$! LOL

This first one uses some Cosmo Cricket PP and some of my under used craft CS. I love the look of this card with this little girl. I patterned pieced her pants, and colored the rest of the image with Copics. The bird punch is from MSL, and the ribbon is from PTI. Above's a close-up...

This second card is using a different line of Cosmo Cricket PP. Both are 5 1/4 square cards. I used a MSL apple punch and PTI ribbon and button. The image was colored with Copics, and then the shirt was painted with gold Shimmerz. I also added some pink Shimmerz to her rosy cheeks. It can be real subtle like the above pic, or...

Quite shimmery, depending on the angle. It really adds something special to the image. You can find them HERE.

Okedoke - that's all for today. I'll be back tomorrow for another preview. Have a good one!

xox,

Kirsten

Blog Hop Time!

Welcome! Is it October already!? My goodness, is this year going by fast! If you've not started this Hop from the beginning, CLICK HERE, so you don't miss the yumminess that the Bosslady has for you! ;)

This is one of the soon-to-be-released sets for this month, In the Background. I also used a sentiment from the MFT set, Call Me. Can you see the pretty pattern stamped on the white CS? I also paper pieced the bird from the set with some new BG PP.

Now, make sure that you click though, and comment on each blog in the Hop, because you NEVER KNOW when you might win some BLOG CANDY!!! (Hint, hint...) There will be some love spread throughout, so don't miss it!

Now, I won't keep you too long, so I'll tell you that your next stop is my girl, Joanne. I'm NEVER disappointed with what she has to show us, and I know you won't be either. Click HERE to find her!

And I'm off to Hop myself. TTYL!

xox,
K

Coffee Anyone?

This is a little gift basket that I made for one of my BFFs. She, like I, is a lover of coffee, and especially coffee with a hearty dose of THE WORLD'S BEST CREAMER EVER, Chocolate Caramel.

So, I'm going to make this quick, as I have NO INTERNET service at home, and I'm stuck in my husband's office trying to get my posts done! LOL What dedication, right! ;) So, here's the break down of the goods...

This is the MFT set, Coffee, Tea?. (It's SO my current MFT fave!) I used it on this 4 1/4 card. I love this sentiment, and it SO totally fits, 'cause since we're living with our BFFs, they've been getting spoiled with homemade gifts from yours truely. Hey, I gotta give 'em to someone, right!? :)

These are a set of jammie pants and below is the thermos.

Okedoke, gotta jet! Hope you enjoyed the little giftie basket. I had fun making it! :) Till later...

xox,

k

Better Latte than Never!

I think that this sentiment should be on every birthday card that I make! LOL Rarely do I get a card out on time... Pretty sad for a cardmaker! :)

I had a LOT of fun with this set, Coffee, Tea?, from MFT this weekend. On Sunday, I sat down and made, I think, 7 projects with it! That NEVER happens for me!

I used some new PTI goodies, as you can see in the PP, the CS, and the embellies. I LOVE orange, and when these Orange Zeal buttons arrived to me, I asked my friend if it's wrong that buttons can make one so happy. She quickly replied "yes." What does she know?

I'll skip most of the bla, bla, bla 'cause I'm low on time, and it's pretty self-explanatory.

...and here's the close-up of the image.

Now, I'm off and running. Have a good one! Till later...

xox,

k

Let's Make Some Mischief

This is another card that I made with one of the MFT new releases for this month. She's quite naughty, isn't she!? If you're looking for an "adult" Halloween set, then this is the one for you! Click HERE to see the whole set.

I used my Nesties, Copics, a MFT button, and a snippet of some Michael's ribbon. The circles in the background are from MFT's Dog Walking set. The red ribbon is from PTI.

And now I'm off running! Gotta throw the kids in the car and head for school! Have a good one!

xox,
K

Too Cute to Spook

This is another quick post, as my little one needs to get in bed, but I wanted to show you this little diddy. I used MFT's new set, Too Cute to Spook, for this. I sponged the main image panel with PTI's Summer Sun and Lemon Tart. Ribbon is PTI, too. Border punch is from Fiscars and the button is from Basic Grey.

Now I'm off! Have a great night!

xox,
Kirsten

...And Now She's Not.

This is a little MFT jar that I altered for this cutie Halloween gift. I made this several weeks ago, but only just now got a chance to edit the pictures! The weekdays are so busy now, and add on the fact that I had a bad cold, and photo editing is an impossibility!

Anywho, I used MFT's new Ghoulish Label Set. I'll just give you the highlights, because I need to get off to bed. :) There is Flower Soft on the topper, as the spider body. The button is from Basic Grey. Ribbon is SU!.

I added some Crystal Effects on the slime to make it dimensional. Don't you love that little eyeball!? So cute...in a creepy sort of way! LOL And what better to put in the box than gummy worms!?

And now I'm off! My bed is calling my name!

xox,

Kirsten

September Blog Hop!

Welcome to this month's Blog Hop! If you didn't catch this from the beginning, then you'll want to click HERE to make sure that you didn't miss anything. If you're visiting for the first time, then I'm glad you're here! :)

This is my current favorite WTG set, and it will be available tomorrow night. It's called Coffee? Tea?. I love that it is a much bigger scale than the retired (much loved) coffee set. I used some pretty AC paper with it and a little Michael's bridal flower that I colored with Copics. I also added a MFT button and a SU! punch. I did some paper piercing AND piecing on this. A Bella Bon Bon is in the flower center.

And speaking of coffee, MFT is now (as of this release) going to be carrying a gorgeous ribbon set in the colors of Coffee and Cream! I can't wait to get my hands on it! You KNOW I love my ribbon! ;) You'll be able to find it on the website on THIS PAGE.

And now to continue on your Hop, click HERE for Susie's blog, displaying nothing but fabulousness. Tell her "hi" for me! ;)

Till later!

xox,
Kirsten

Sow Seeds of Love

This is a little address book that I altered for a good friend. She picked up a book like I did (as seen in this post) from our LSS, from Pinecone Press, after seeing the one that I got. I told her if she bought it, I'd alter it! Which brings us to now! It's also a perpetual calendar.

I used MFT's brand spankin' new set (to be released on Wednesday!!), Sow Seeds of Love, from Annie LaPoint. The PP is from Kaiser Craft - I really love the colors in this line. Ribbon is from SU! and the button is from Basic Gray. The edges of the book were painted with white acrylic paint before I Mod Podged the whole thing.

I used Copics to color the image, then added a little Stardust pen to "jazz" it up! I also added some circles around the left circle with a Copic to mimic the PP.

The inside of the book...

And the back... The stamp says "Freshly made just for you", my name, and then "MFT Stamps."

More deets on the release will be provided very soon! Gotta jet! Till later...

xox,

k

You RULE!

This is the other card that I made with the new MFT Grow Love, Plant a Tree set that was released this month. I love those little trees! I also love the tiny images that you can use with the little trees, like this apple! And when I see an apple, I always think teacher, hense this card...

This card also qualifies for this week's My Favorite Challenge (13), posted weekly by two of my favorite people, Joanne and Christina. You can find the challenges here.

I used some new Cosmo Cricket PP. And yes, I went a little overboard on the distressing of the main image, but what can I say!

I love that little swing!

And now I'm off! Have a good one, and I'll be back soon!

xox,

K

Two Posts Today - Scroll Down!

Gifty Girl Kit

Contents:
6 Shopping Tote Die Cuts
1 Package Perfect Paper Panels (24 panels)
2 yards Red/White Polka Dot Ribbon in 3/8”
2 yards Black/White Polka Dot Ribbon in 3/8”
50 Silver MINI Round Brads
50 Red MINI Round Brads (brads are packaged in an adornments case)
Exclusive, UNRELEASED Gifty Girl MINI stamp set

An EXCLUSIVE offer good only for those who order the August kit!

Details will be included with your kit! All for $25!

Get your kit HERE!

MFT Deals for the week:
Save 10% on Pearlescent watercolors!
Purchase a set of 36 Copic Ciao markers for $125!

Sales good from 8/12-8/14

Till later!

xox,
K

My Favorite Bookworm

This is a quick post for a card that I made with one of the new MFT sets, I {heart} Books. I paper pieced some of the image and colored the rest. The flower is a Prima, and the button is PTI. Ribbon is from May Arts.

I used my Fiscars Threading Water punch, and my paper piercing pack to make the little arrow.

Now I gotta jet! Hope you like it! Be back soon!

xox,

k

Feed Me!!

I have had this recipe box for Lord knows how long! I bought it down in Florida at a scrapbook shop. I think it was made by Bare Elements, but I could be totally wrong. I covered it in PP before we moved, and only just finished it recently. Sadly, I couldn't even tell you who makes the PP. BUT, I CAN tell you that My Favorite Things makes all the stamped images on the top!

I used the Bling 'Bet alphabet and Who's that Grillin' Guy. The extra images on the top are bits and pieces from the PP sticker sheet. Below shows the main image. The hamburgers are elevated and the picture is colored with Copics.

I cut out the letters after stamping them, and added some orange Stickles to the dots.

Below is the inside (duh). I painted the tabs with red acrylic paint, and then I used PTI's Simple Alphabet for the words. I covered the dividers in some older SU! PP.

The whole box is covered in Mod Podge to make it waterproof. Button is from MFT and I used a Bella Dot on the other flower.

Velvet ric rac is from Creative Cafe.

Well, that's about it! Gotta run, so that I can go pick up some dinner! Till later...

xox,

Kirsten

MFTeaser: Grow Love, Plant a Tree

I have one more teaser for you! This is a card that I made with one of the 4 MFT releases that will be available TONIGHT at 10pm EST. This set is called Grow Love, Plant a Tree. I really loved playing with these tress! I made another card with this set, but I'll show that one later.

This PP is some new stuff (at least to me) from Cosmo Cricket. I paper pieced the tree leaves part, stamped the hearts, and Copic-ed the rest! The heart is from a Marvy punch, the ribbon is from SU, and so are the punches for the sentiment. The small clear heart is from Heidi Swapp, and the Bella dot is from, well, the Bella! :)

The release party will be TONIGHT from 8-10pm EST on the MFT member company forum. Don't forget to stop by and say "hi!". Here's some more info on the release... (I shamefully copied it from Kim's blog, so as not to forget anything...shh... ;))

HERE is the gallery link for some A-MAZ-ING eye candy, and here are the deets:

4 Brand Spankin’ new Sets:
Chocolate Bunny
Trick or Treat with Who’s That Girl
Grow Love, Plant a Tree
I {heart} books!

We also have a BRAND NEW Spooktacular Ribbon Nest and matching Adornments crystals!

For ONLY 48 hours, we have TWO specials:
Our Aug One-Click Collection (all 4 new sets) at a 10% discount - $52.97
Buy It All Bundle (all 4 sets, ribbons & crystals) at a 10% discount - $78.08

These specials are only available until midnight Friday night, and then they will be removed from the site.

Want some Tips & Tricks? Check out our HTDT? area to Learn. Grow. Know. with MFT!

Lastly, you’ve got one week left to purchase the July MFT Kits - Just Add Color, and very few left….just sayin’…

Till later!

xox,
Kirsten

Blog Hop Time!!

It's that time again - the new release MFT Blog Hop! If you aren't starting this from the beginning, you'll want to click HERE, so you won't miss any of the uber cool projects. This is Chocolate Bunny. Who says I can't have a green fuzzy bunny?? :) And how cute is this sentiment??

This is Ruby Rock It PP, called Kindred Spirit. I picked it up at CHA, cause I loved the colors. I colored Flopsey green with Copics, and then covered him in white Fun Flock. The chair is patterned pieced. The ribbon is PTI, the flower is Heidi Swapp (found on the MFT site), and the button is from MFT.

Hope you like it! Now, to keep "hopping" on, click HERE to check out Susie's blog! She always has something beautimous!

Oh, and here's some deets for the release...

First 50: Memento Dew Drop Collection, week 6! Color: Dandelion

Hook up: Purchase the August one-click collection at a 10% discount: $52.95 (retail $58.85)

Tomorrow is the big release day. They go LIVE at 10pm EST! There are 4 adorable sets being released - you won't want to miss them!

Till later...

xox,

Kirsten

MFTeaser: Trick or Treat with Who's That Girl

This is officially my first Halloween card of the year! I used the new MFT Who's That Girl set, Trick or Treat. I paper pieced most of it, and colored the rest with Copics. This PP isn't really Halloween themed, but I really liked the colors for it, so I used it. It is MME's Andrea Victoria line - very pretty paper!

For some other details, I added some Liquid Applique to Flopsey's tail and used the end of my paint brush to make some polka dots with some glitter paint that they were giving away at CHA. It's a little like Stickles, but a bit more opaque and thick. It's also dimensional. I don't know who makes the ribbon.

Make sure that you check back in tonight, because it's the MFT Blog Hop at 10pm EST and the sets go LIVE tomorrow at 10pm EST!! Till later...

xox,

K

Same Card, Different Picture

Check out this photo editing! This is a picture of a card that I posted last week, but after reading Amy's tutorial, I re-edited it to practice some of her cool tips on Adobe Photoshop. I like the results! (Note - I didn't retake the picture all together, just re-edited it.)

You can find her HTDT tutorial HERE.

xox,
Kirsten