Across the Miles

I am constantly in search of ways to NOT forget to put a card in the mail for my friends and family's birthdays. I rarely succeed in my endeavors. So, when I saw this "naked" address book/perpetual calendar from Pinecone Press in the LSS, I snatched it into my cart!

I altered it with some PP from American Crafts and Jillibean Soup (I just discovered this line, and I picked up a ton of it! Way cute!). The image is from PTI's new release, Everyday Button Bits. I love this set, and I love how the button colors match the trees in the PP! The bird is a MSL punch, and I'm not sure where the ribbon came from. I used my Nesties for the main image.

The book came with the spiral separate, so it made it very easy to alter. I first painted the edges with white paint. Then I covered the front and back with PP and the insides with coordinating CS. I painted the edges again, and Mod Podged the whole thing (minus the buttons).

This is the inside of the address part. I'm looking forward (sort of ;)) to getting all of my addresses all organized, and in one place! It's on my to-do list. :)

And lastly, here's the back that I stamped with the PTI's Birds of a Feather stamp set. I really like that little birdy.

I made another one of these for a friend, but I'll have to wait to show you that one. I really like how it turned out, too. :)

And now I'm off! I've got a living room to clean up, and a husband to talk to! Have a good evening!

xox,

Kirsten

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

Wyatt's Newly Finished Super Hero Quilt!

Here is a couple of pix of the new super hero quilt that I made for MY little Superman, Wyatt. A wonderful friend gave me a bundle of Batman and Spiderman fabrics, and this is what I did with them. Wyatt absolutely adores any character that "fights bad guys", so these fabrics were right up his alley.

If you're at all familiar with quilting, then you've heard of the Yellow Brick Road pattern. It's a beginner pattern that I've used several times for different quilts over the years. This is a variation of that pattern. I was a bit hasty when cutting out the pieces and strips, so I had to make a few "design decisions" and alter the pattern a bit. This is what I came up with. LOL After all, my little recipient didn't mind a bit! :)

I used a plastic template and a pounce for the quilting pattern to make these stars/swirls all over. I also got to use my new Juki quilting machine, and I'm in love with all the bells and whistles! I got some much needed machine quilting practice, as well, and towards the end of the quilt, I started to feel much more comfortable with it. I'm looking forward to quilting my next quilt! All I need to do is find my acrylic rulers and batting to get started! LOL They're in a box in our storage room somewhere.

I was hoping that the quilting would show up better in this pic, but I'm sure if you click to enlarge, and if you so choose, you can get a better look.

And now I'm off! Thanks to Blogger, I just rewrote this post 3x, and I've got a roaring headache!

Till later!

xox,

Kirsten

Let's Make-Up

This is a new set, by Amanda Baird for MFT, called Puttin' on the Glitz. I paper pieced her, as you can see, and colored the rest with Copics. There is Stardust pen on the jewelry, but it doesn't show up much in this pic.

The PP is from MFT, and you can find it here. I also used a button from MFT, and ribbon from PTI. The flower was colored with Copics, as well, and is a Michael's bridal flower. The edge was punched with a Fiscars border punch. The tag was punched with an SU Key Tag punch.

Now, I'm off for church. Have a wonderful weekend!

xox,
Kirsten

Spread a Harvest of Hope

I've actually gotten some crafting time lately! Wohoo! In the past two days, I've made two cards, and finished quilting Wyatt's superhero quilt! I just need to add on the binding! I'll have to sew that on after all the little ones are up, though. I love my new machine, but quiet it's not! LOL

Here's one of the cards that I made. This is a new image from Annie Lapoint that was released from MFT this past Weds. I've colored with Copics, and added some MFT buttons, and Primas. The PP is also MFT and the ribbon is PTI. This is a 5 1/4 square card.

And now I'm off! Have a wonderful morning. It's a bit overcast here, but I'm hoping that will burn off and the sun will come out! Till later!

xox,
Kirsten

Catching Some Rays

Here's a couple of cards that I made with the new MFT Catching Some Rays stamp set that was released last week. For both, I used Copics to color. On the above card, I used K&Company PP and the below card I used MFT's Summer Collection paper pack.

For the smaller elements on this card, I used By the Seashore and Hooga Booga. Both are MFT sets, found HERE. Make sure you check out the new sets that were released last night on the website!

Till later...

xox,

Kirsten

Mid-Month Hop!

This cute little number is my sample for the mid-month MFT blog hop. I hope that you like it! If you don't know what I'm talking about, you'll want to check out the Hop from the beginning at THIS link.

The three sets that are being released TONIGHT are available NOW, and you can find them HERE. This set is called Feelin' Fruity. Ain't it cute! The other new sets include a new Annie LaPoint set (Harvest of Hope) and Bubble Bunny (a Flopsey set that is TOO cute!).

I used some K&Company paper (I realize that I've been using the heck out of this PP, but I really like it, AND it's WAY summery! Don't worry - it'll end sooner or later! LOL) along with my Nesties. Below you can see that I added some Crystal Effects to the cherries to make them shiny like the PP. The tiny button is available through MFT at THIS link.

To continue on with the Hop, and come on, you know you do! :) Click on THIS LAST LINK to check out what Susie has for you. I'm sure you'll love it!

And now I'm off to keep stamping! Oh yeah, and the First 50 Momento Dew Drop color this week is Bamboo Leaves! Don't miss it!

xox,
Kirsten

MFT Kits!!

(I can't believe that I missed giving you all this information! I was out of town, in NJ, this weekend. That's my excuse. Please forgive me!!)

MFT Kits – Just Add Color!

We are pleased and proud to introduce something fresh, fun and completely distinctive – MFT Kits!

Each month, a new Kit will be revealed, complete with an exclusive, unreleased stamp set, and the items you’ll need to complete a very special project (s).

The set included with your MFT Kit is a brand new, unreleased set, and will not be available for a period of at least 3 months after the MFT Kit containing the set is released.

This week’s (last week's) release and promo info:

07/08/09

Release: By The Seashore Kit $25 Kit contents:

*On The Pier (mini stamp set)
*6 die-cut tall gable boxes in ocean blue
*15 yards of hemp in natural
*6 Perfect Paper Panels
*5 yards, 3/8” twill in natural
*100 aged copper brads
*Memento Dew Drop in Rich Cocoa
*Project sheet download

You can't beat that deal with a stick!! Be back soon...

xox,

Kirsten

Bark Worthy Bites!

Today is release day! MFT is releasing 4 sets tonight, after the release party! This is Puppy Chow, and will be only $9! I thought that I would make a cute little giftie with it and one of these Prima paint cans.

I "borrowed" some of Michelle's puppy treats for this project - Shhhh ;)

How do you like that pretty gingham ribbon?? I love it! Super soft and easy to tie. It's somewhat new, and you can find it HERE.

Here's a close-up of the little puppy. I used Stickles and a rhinestone to create a collar for her. She's colored with Copics.The top is adorned with MFT buttons and another little puppy, like the middle picture. I DID have a close-up of that, but I accidentally deleted it. :( Oh well, you get the drift! :) I thought that the can turned out pretty cute - hope you do too!

Well I gotta run! If you didn't see last night's Blog Hop, make sure you scroll down to see the kitty version of this set! It's just as cute!! Hope to see you tonight at the release party! Till then...

xox,
Kirsten

July Release Blog Hop!

Welcome to the MFT July release Blog Hop! If you're catching this mid-stream, then make sure that you click on THIS LINK to start from the beginning! You won't want to miss anything!

I usually have a Flopsey for my Hop card, but since there isn't one for this release, I figured that a cutie kitty would work. They "hop", right!? :)

This is a little label set, called Purrfect Treats, that is meant to fit the adorable MFT squared jars, found HERE. I thought that I would make it a bit more versatile on this card. I used the "purrfect" sentiment from this set, but I also grabbed the "you made my day" sentiment, from the Essential Sentiments set.

The paper is from K&Company, buttons are from MFT, ribbon is unknown, and the flower is a Prima. Copics were used to color the kitty, and her collar was made with Platinum Stickles. Did you notice the little paw prints on the PP? I thought that they were cute. :)

So, now it's time to fly on over to Miss Susie Q, to see what she has for you. I'm sure that you'll love it! Click HERE to head to her blog! But before you go, here's some important info about tomorrow's release...

***New Product: Polka Dot Ribbon Nest in perfect for summer colors! (5/8” grosgrain, swiss dot ribbon in bright pink, red, navy, emerald green and yellow) 5 yards each of the 5 different ribbons for a total of 25 yards. $11.95

***This week's Spotlight Savings: 10% off Glittered Dots and Flowers 7/1-7/7

***The first 50 will receive a FREE Memento Dew Drop in Angel Pink with their order.

***Hook up: One Click Collection (all 4 stamp sets) retail $51.90 on sale for $46 for the first 48 hours after the release.

***Buy It All Bundle: all 4 stamp sets, plus the polka dot ribbon nest retail $63.85 on sale for $57 for the first 48 hours after the release.

Thanks for stopping by! Tomorrow, I have the coordinating doggie set for you in the form of a little giftie! And tomorrow night is the release party, too, so hopefully I'll see you there! Till later...

xox,
Kirsten

When I Get Stuck

This is a Father's Day card that I made for my Dad last week with some PTI stamps, Forest Friends and Fresh Alphabet. The PP is from SU, buttons are from MFT, and ribbon is from PTI. Corner punch is from SU, as well.

And for a close-up of the image... I love this little hedgie!

Welp, that's about it! I'm off to get a shower. TTYL!

xox,

K

Teachers Rule Giftie

This is a cutie little jar from MFT that I altered with the newer MFT set, Teacher, Teacher. Both can be found at this LINK. These little 16oz jars are sold in sets of 4 for about $14. They make the CUTEST little gifts, and these MFT stamp sets fit perfectly on the front of the jar!! Can't beat that with a stick!!

I filled mine wtih Jolly Ranchers, as you can see. I personalized this one for Wyatt's future Kindergarten teacher. :) (Never too early to start buttering her up! LOL) The blackboard was colored with Copics and embellished with little images from the set. The button is from SU, as is the PP. Ribbon and twine is from PTI.

I just used my Nesties for the scallop circles.

Well, that's about it! Hope you have a good week! We've got some fun things planned. Hopefully, I can also find some time to do some stamping!

Till later...

xox,

Kirsten

Enjoy Life!

This is a little giftie that I made for my girl, Amy. She's my chocoholic buddy, so I knew that she'd appreciate these pirouettes. I thought that they'd make a nice addition to a bowl of ice cream! :)

I used LAD's Sweets and Treats stamp set and altered the can. My fave is the topper below...

I just love these little ice cream cones!

And now I'm off! Gots lots to do! Till later...

xox,

Kirsten

One in a Million

This is a little Sweets and Treats card that I made for Lizzie Anne Designs. I used some BG paper and some PTI ribbon. Hope you like it!

Sorry to make this short and sweet, but I'm in a rush. Have a good one!!

xox,
Kirsten

BBQ Time!

This is a 3 1/4 x 6 1/2 LAD card that I made with their cutie Chillin' and Grillin' set. I used some BG PP and a couple of the smaller images, and had fun with the pretty colors! I thought that this made a cute and simple BBQ invite that would be fairly easy to duplicate.

The edge was punched with my Fiscars Threading Water punch. Images were, of course, colored with Copics.

I'll be back with some more LAD soon. Till then!

xox,
Kirsten

Eat More Cake!

This is the last of the cards that I made for TCP (and one that I meant to post last month!). I really enjoyed making this card and did so for my Hubby. Then I thought that it would work better for a friend of mine who LOVES cake (cough, Amy, cough). BUT, I didn't give it to EITHER one. I'm so stinking bad at sending (or even giving) cards out!! Isn't that terrible! I actually ended up selling it to one of my friends here in Ohio! Bad stamper.

Anywho, I used some BG PP and PTI ribbon. I paper pieced the balloon and colored with Copics the rest of the image. The button is also BG and the star is Heidi Swapp.

Well that's about it for this card. I SO loved playing with all of the TCP stamps, and I know that I will play more later with them. Alma is so wonderful and I love her images. Thanks so much, Alma, for asking me to play along with the team and be SWANKY!!! :)

Till later...

xox,
Kirsten

Moveable Feast

This is a little diddy that I made with one of the June MFT releases, Let's Picnic! I LOVE the little ants in this set! How cute are they!!

I paper pieced the main image with some K&Company PP and colored the rest with my Copics. Ribbon is from PTI and buttons are BG. I love all of the summery colors!

I think I'm finally getting my groove back! I spent a day this weekend and made THREE projects! I haven't done that for months! It felt SO good.

Well, I don't have time to chat. I'm off to help with the kids! TTYL!! :)

xox,
Kirsten

June Blog Hop!

Welcome to the June Blog Hop! If you haven't started from the beginning, then click HERE to do that. There ARE a couple of surprises along the way! (wink, wink) You'll also get to check out the two brand new MFT Sweet Sixteen members, Barbara and Kathy. Oh, and remember that both of the sets that you will see/have seen on this Hop will be available at midnight tonight!

This is a Starbucks coffee thermos that I recovered from a garage sale this weekend. They are made to be "altered" and that is exactly what I did! I found this Around the Block PP in my stash that is all about traveling and "enjoying the journey" and I thought that it would be perfect for this! I just slipped the PP inside the thermos where it will be kept dry from washing and then set to the Flopsey on the outside!

I tried to get the Flopsey on the inside, but with the flowers on the dimensional ears, there was 4 layers of CS there, and it just wouldn't fit! I figure that the recipient (or myself ;)) could either wash carefully, or remove the outer layers when it's time to clean out the coffee.

This is I Need Coffee Flopsey. Ain't she cute!? I cut off her fuzzy slippers because I didn't figure it fit with the travel theme, but they are quite cute, too!

Here's a pic of the whole mug. I really like these things! I may have to get more for Father's Day gifts!!

And here's a pic of the little sentiment tag. I used some SU! ribbon and a Creative Cafe tag. For the flowers on Flopsey's ears, I used a Fiscars punch and added some A Muse Twinkle Stickers.

Well, that's about it for my part of the Hop. To continue on, click HERE and go check out Susie! I know that you're gonna LOVE what she has in store for you!

I have another card for you for later that I made with one of the other June sets. Till then!

xox,

Kirsten

MFTeaser: Rainy Day Friends

Ain't she just cute in her little Chatterbox raincoat!? I'm also very partial to frogs, so this new set is a winner for me! It's called Rainy Day Friends, and it will be available through MFT tonight at midnight (or tomorrow morning - however you want to look at it!), along with a cutie new Flopsey!

I've colored her with Copics and paper pieced the rest. I added some details to the images with my white gel pen, and finished off the card with some BG buttons and some PTI ribbon.

Make sure that you tune in tonight for the mid-month Blog Hop! I'll be featuring a Flopsey project that you'll just BOUNCE over. :) You should start the Hop HERE, and then continue along through the blogs, for 2 chances to win some Blog Candy!! It starts at 10pm EST, so be there or be square! ;)

On a personal note - I'm feeling much more like my crafty self because I found a memory card adapter for my computer, so uploading is WAY easier!! Yay!!

Okedoke! I'll be back later! Till then...

xox,
Kirsten

Birthdays ROCK!

This is a jumbo paperclip that I altered to be a gift card holder. I love these new images from MFT! This set is called The Poppies, and it's this month's release from Stephanie Fizer. When I saw it, I immediately thought iTunes gift card!!

Well, I had this paperclip just sitting around, so I thought that I could alter it for a cutie little gift. The paper is some MME, and I also added some velvet scallop ribbon from Creative Cafe, that I glitzed up with some Stickles.

Below is the close-up of the image...

I colored it with Copics, and added some embellies from Stamping Bella and some Primas. I also added some silver cord and a BG button to the flowers.

Again, this set is available now on the website at the ink above!

Now for a personal update....

I've been slacking on my stamping responsibilities lately, and here's why - we're SO stinking busy AND I can't for the life of me find the one and only cord that enables my computer to connect to my camera! I treasure that thing, because I'm not able to use anything else - it's not just an ordinary USB cord, and my computer doesn't have slots for memory cards. SO, today I had to use Dave's computer to upload the pix by jimmying my memory card into one of the slots (and to get it out, I had to use tweezers!!), and then email them to myself! Ack!

In addition to that, I can't find my photo box!

So, I have to figure out another way that delivers some decent pix, but that doesn't require MONDO amounts of TIME!

In other news, I've passed my test to be hired for the agency, so that I can work as the school nurse at Wyatt's school! That's good news! LOL Dave's still working on our new bathroom, and we're having a blast playing with the horses and kids! I'm currently watching the kiddies play on the Slip and Slide. Good times.

Till later...

xox,
Kirsten