Wild About Baby

During my play time yesterday I decided to try my first Mojo Monday card. This is for Week #68. Yeah! I know I'm waaaaay late since this was the card for January but as the saying goes, it's better late than never right? LOL! This was a little out of my comfort zone and now I realize...I stink at getting brads straight....hehehehe I have had this set fr a long time and have really been wanting to get it dirty. I bought the paper a while back and finally got around to using it. I seem to say that a lot don't I? LOL Anyway, it was fun to step out of my comfort zone a little and just explore the possibilities.

Supplies Used:
Ink: Momento Rich Cocoa
CS: SU! Old Olive, Bashful Blue and Chocolate Chip CS, DCWV Nana's Kids Baby Boy matstack DP
Sets: PTI Mixed Messages and Bitty Baby Blessings
Acc: Button, Brads, Plain and Scallop Oval Nesties, Cuttlebug, Foam Squares, Hole Punch

MFT Gift Box

Here's something else we made at Kim's class. I am sooooo loving the Chocolate Kiss Collection. I am definitely purchasing the ribbon if I can ever catch it back in stock! LOL!!!

Supplies Used:
Ink: Momento Rick Cocoa
CS: Brown CS, MFT Chocolate Kiss Collection DP, Acetate
Set: MFT Bling Bet
Ribbon: MFT Chocolate Kiss Collection
Acc: Swarovski Crystals Chocolate Kiss Collection, Foam Squares, Plain and Scallop Oval Nesties, MFT Hot Fix Tool

MFT Gift Box Top

I just wanted to show you what the top looks like. I didn't get a chance to make the little bath salt gift inside. I have to get some scent oils first. I'll post another pic with the salts when I get a chance to get it completed.

Time Out the MFT Way

This is one of the items we made at Kim's (Owner of MFT) class a couple weekends ago in Mt. Dora. It was such a blast to spend some time wither her and learn some new things! I finally got to try the hot fix tool. I'll tell you what! This thing was AWESOME!!! It was sooo easy to use and I didn't even burn myself....LOL!!!!! Thanks for a wonderful time Kim!!!

Supplies Used:
Ink: Momento Rich Cocoa
CS: Brown CS and MFT Chocolate Kiss Collection DP
Sets: MFT Girls Day In
Ribbon: MFT Chocolate Kiss Collection
Acc: MFT Ribbon, MFT Hot Fix Tool, MFT Swarovski Crystals Chocolate Kiss Collection, Copics (sorry but I don't remember which colors), Fiskars Treading Water Punch

Gifting the MFT Way

This was the 3rd project for Kim's (MFT owner) class a few weekends ago. I wasn't able to post this until the products were actually released. I don't have anything in it yet since I just bought the ingredients to make handmade bath salts. I absolutely LOVE these jars. I'm just waiting on my order...lol!!! This new mini set Time for the Bubbly Label Set is awesome!!! It was made specifically for the jars and it fits them perfectly!! My order just can't get here fast enough...ROFL!!! I wanna play!!!!!! Anyway, there are many other projects you can use these jars for. If you haven't already looked, check out some of the projects on the MFT design team blogs or on splitcoaststampers. To cut the DP for the lid, I believe it is the largest classic circle nestability that fits. It was already pre cut for us with the marvy circle punch but we figured it out for those that don't have the punch.

Supplies Used:
Ink: Momento Rich Cocoa, Copics (I apologize but I don't remember the colors)
CS: MFT Chocolate Kiss Collection DP and Brown CS
Sets: MFT Time for the Bubbly Label Set
Acc: MFT Chocolate Kiss Collection Ribbon and Button, Twine

3x3 Mini Tote Template

Here's the other template hubby drew up.

3x3 Mini Tote

Here's another project hubby drew up for me to make. I am really enjoying taking a break from making cards. These are so simple and quick. Gotta looove instant gratification...ROFL!!!!!

Supplies Used:
Ink: none
CS: SU! Chocolate Chip CS and Rebecca DP (retired)
Sets: none
Ribbon: Pink/brown ruffled ribbon from Limelight Papercrafts
Acc: Ribbon, Glue Dots

Verve Challenge Card VLVMay03

I must be on a roll or something...LOL!!! Here's my week 3 challenge card for Verve. I'm actually ahead so now I just gotta wait a few days for next week's. I do have to say though...patience is NOT one of my virtues *eye roll*. I am working on that though but sometimes, it's just soooo hard!!! LOL! Anyway, this one actually took a while to get the layout the way I wanted it. Maybe I'll use this for next year's Mother's Day...or....just hoard it like the rest of my cards...hehehehe

Supplies Used:
Ink: Momento Rich Cocoa and SU! Pretty In Pink
CS: MFT Chocolate Kiss Collection DP, PTI White and SU! Chocolate Chip
Sets: Verve becuase of You
Ribbon: Flourishes 1 1/2" Crocheted
Acc: KaiserCraft Chocolate Pearls, PC Swiss Dots Emb Folder, SU! Ticket Corner Punch, Glue Dots, 1/4" Scor Tape

Verve Challenge Card VLVMay02

Here's my week 2 challenge card. I wasn't too happy with my first card for this challenge so I made another one last night. I am a lot happier with this one although, it is waaay out of my comfort zone. I gotta get to work on week 3. I'll be posting that as soon as I get it finished. I am so stoked to finally have a set that isn't Christmas to compete with in the challenges. I think if I actually won a whole month's release someone would definitely be picking me up off the ground...ROFL!!!!! One of these days I'll get to complete my wish list from Verve! Hmmmmm....I think that's going to be hard since they have a new release every month ...BWAHAHAHAHA

Supplies Used:
Ink: SU! Tempting Turquoise and Green Galore
CS: PTI White, SU! Tempting Turquoise and Green Galore
Sets: Verve Because of You
Ribbon: none
Acc: Paper Piercer, SU! Mat Pack, SU! Bold Brights Grads, KaiserCraft Aquamarine Rhinestones
Tech: Paper Piercing

Blog Candy Alert!!!

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Verve Challenge Card VLVMay01

I am FINALLY getting to participate in the Verve challenges!!! I haven't played before because all my sets are Christmas ones. I absolutely ADORE this set. It's called Because of You. It seems to sell out pretty fast so if you want it, you'd better grab it next time you see it in stock. I really have to say...this is the absolute BEST designer series paper SU! has ever come out with!!!!!

Supplies Used:
Ink: SU! Baja Breeze
CS: SU! Kraft, Baja Breeze and Chocolate Chip CS and Parisian Breeze DSP
Sets: Verve Because of You
Ribbon: SU! Baja Breeze 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
Acc: SU! Ribbon, PC Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

Hmmmm....

Well...I was going to add more things to post later this week but apparently my adding a pic button is not working now. I'll try again later I guess...lol!

Parisian Breeze Clutch Purse Template

Here's the template hubby made up for me. If you have any questions, just lmk! I didn't cut the slanted area in the top of the template. I just cut them all the way off.

Parisian Clutch Purse

I have been wanting to branch out a little and make some new stuff other than cards. I'll be posting the template to this (thanks to super hubby!). I see so many wonderful purses, card boxes and totes so I wanted to try making one of my own. This was a lot of fun once hubby drew up the template for me. It's also very simple to make. I think the hardest part was coming up with a way to close it...LOL!!!!

Supplies Used:
Ink: none
CS: SU! Chocolate Chip CS and Parisian Breeze DSP
Sets: none
Ribbon: Baja Breeze 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Acc: Buttons, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, White DMC Floss, Scor-Pal, BG Brads

CASEING Denise.......

I saw this card by Denise (peanutbee SCS) and just had to case it!!!! I didn't have a lighter shade of purple copic marker so I just used what I had...lol! I absolutely LOVE her work. I also have to say, it's all her fault I bought this set....LOL!!!! Anyway, My grandmother's favorite color is purple so I made this for her for Mother's Day this year. She raised me for a good portion of my life and has always been the one constant person I can count on. Love ya grandma! MWAH!!!

Supplies Used:
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Copics (YG69-leaves, V09-flowers, Y13-flower centers)
CS: PTI White and SU! Elegant Eggplant
Sets: There She Goes Flowers of Happiness and SU! More Great Greetings (retired)
Ribbon: Elegant Eggplant
Acc: Yellow Stickles, Purple Dew Drops

Lighthouse Prayers

I absolutely looove lighthouses! Guess you didn't know that already huh?? LOL! Anyway, I was so happy to get time to play the other night I actually cranked out 5 cards. I have to fix one so that'll be another post for another day. I used Glimmer Juniper Berry by the Paper Temptress for the card base on this one. Loooove this color, the sheen...heck! all of it!!!! Yeah, I know...surprise, surprise hehehe Ya know! I really need to win the lottery or something so I can just buy as much of this stuff as I want! I think if I did that, Patricia would be in for a serious shock...ROFL!!! The image was stamped in Momento Tuxedo Black ink on Poison Ivory also by the Paper Temptress and colored with copics. I then matted my image on the Paper Temptress Black Velvet cardstock. As you can see on the right side of the sentiment....make sure you let the card dry before sticking your fingers on it *insert eye roll*. Anyway, here's all the deets....

Supplies Used:
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Copics (Y11-sun, N2+N3-lighthouse, 110 special black-birds and distant mountain, B41-water, G21-grass, E33-sand and E43-boat)
CS: PT Poison Ivory and Juniper Berry
Sets: IO Small Lighthouse, Inkadinkado-sentiment

Elegant Rose Birthday

I really wish I could come up with some snazzy title names....LOL!!!! Anyway, I got some playtime the other night and this is another simple card I came up with. I am really liking these simple cards! They are very quick and easy to make. The base card is Glimmer Mountain Rose from the Paper Temptress. This is more stuff that's DA BOMB!!!! This is the first time I've tried this color and am VERY impressed!!! I love the sheen and it takes embossing like a dream!!!! I stamped the sentiment on Cream Velvet. It has a great texture for stamping. Loooove it!!! I made this card with my Aunt in mind. One of her favorite colors is pink. Being an elegant, prim & proper type person, I thought it would fit her well...lol!

Supplies Used:
Ink: VersaMagic Pink Petunia
CS: PT Mountain Rose and Cream Velvet
Sets: SU! Elegant Greetings (retired)
Ribbon: Cream Satin
Acc: KC Pearl Pearls, Stylized Flowers Embossing Folder, Oval Scallop Nesties, Foam Squares
Tech: Dry Embossing