Tuesday, May 5, 2009

MFT May Blog Hop



My Favorite Things is blog hopping today, so if you haven't come here by way of Frances and you'd like to start at the beginning, the place to go is Kim's blog. If you've already been through the hop so far, what do you think of the peeks?

I've put together a little something with Stephanie Fizer's Owls and Blueberries set, which is just too cute for words! I did my coloring with Copics and Prismacolor pencils and stamped a few extra bluebell sprigs to pop up on foam adhesive. The image circle was cut with Nestabilities and layered onto a green shape cut with Labels 3 Nestabilities. I added some punched borders, some ribbon and hardware, and some paper piercing and called it done.

Next is an out-of-the-box creation using the manicure girl from Girls Day In:



I fancified her robe into a dress, drew in a sparkling new diamond and turned her into Girls Day "In"gaged :D Can't you see her sitting there as her friends line up to check out her big ol' rock? I pulled the sentiment from Essential Sentiments (which, incidentally, happens to be in the Bubble Bin this week). "Dreams Come True," another sentiment in that set, would work well, too. The dress is paper pieced, and the rest is colored with a mixture of Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils. Her diamond sparkles thanks to some Stardust Stickles. I had a lot of fun with this one!

Ready for some MFT scoop? Here's what you need to know for the rest of the week:

Right now, you can find all sorts of fun tips for working with your new stamps in the How'd They Do That area of the MFT Forum on SCS.

Tomorrow night, from 8-10 pm, join us for the New Release Cocktail Party, also in the MFT Forum. We're releasing four new sets, as well as the Chocolate Kiss patterned paper packs, coordinating ribbon bundle, and coordinating Crystal Adornments. You'll also find Smooch Paint and Spring and Summer Cup O' Button Packs in the store.

During the New Release Party, we'll be announcing the winner of this month's Guest Designer Contest.

Mother's Day Bonus: From Wednesday to Friday, $100 orders receive a FREE Floral set (your choice)!

Next stop on the hop is the fabulous Carole!!

Happy hopping!



Owls and Bluebells:
Stamps: Owls and Bluebells (My Favorite Things Presents)
Paper: MFT Perfect Paper Panels, Prismatics Brown Suede Medium and Dark, SU Basic Black and Whisper White: K&Co "Retro Florals" cardstock pad
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, SU Basic Black, VersaMark
Accessories: Copic markers, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, blending stump, white and clear embossing powder, SU hardare, Cuttlebug Just My Type embossing folder, Scor-Pal, EK Success wavy border punch, Spellbinders Fancy Scalloped Border Piercabilities, Labels 3 Nestabilities, and circle Nestabilities, Offray narrow black organdy, paper piercer, foam adhesive, lavender twill, burlap string

Girls Day "In"gaged:
Stamps: Girls Day In (My Favorite Things)
Paper: MFT Perfect Paper Panels, Papertrey White, Cosmo Cricket "Everafter"
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Ranger Antique Linen Distress
Accessories: Copic markers, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, blending stump, clear embossing powder, foam adhesive, Cosmo Cricket ribbon, BossKut flourish die, Martha Stewart flower punch, 1/2" circle punch, Fiskars lace border punch, Angel Wings Shimmerz

52 comments:

Anonymous said...

these are TOO cute - love those owls

Christina Fischer said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!! And, you are way too clever -- LOVE the engagement ring! :)

StampOwl said...

these are both gorgeous Amy

Cindy Haffner said...

Amy your cards are amazing, I love your WTG's robe, so clever and pretty. Hugs Cindy

ScrappyKy said...

Goodness gracious, Amy! I don't think you know how to make anything but gorgeous! So many of my cards end up being dogs that I don't even show but your work is consistently FABULOUS. The companies you design for don't know how lucky they are to have you showing their products. You rock! ;-)

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Two completely different styles of cards, yet equally fabulous!! Love the warmth, texture and colors of the first. And the second is so soft and elegant!! Gorgeous cards Amy!!

JessicaK said...

Gorgeous cards! Wow! I can't wait to get my hands on these.

carole (TruCarMa) said...

You? Are a stamping genius. You're the Adam Lambert of stamping, I tell ya! :) In other words, these RULE!!!

Whimsey said...

WOW; these are fabulous; love the bright colors on the first one and yep, I can see all the girls lining up to check out her big ole rock! How cute is that??

Carolyn King said...

bawaaa...I did the SAME thing with the wtg set! too funny (yours is much better though!)

Love em both---awesome awesome!

Anonymous said...

AMY!! Stop making such great cards, you are giving me a complex!! LOL Love them girlfriend!

sunghee said...

love it love it love it! Love the way you layered the cards. Wanna touch it!

Betty J Schaub said...

wow! beautiful cards Amy!

Jody Morrow said...

Wow, wow, wow!

Anonymous said...

Such beautiful cards!

Jackie Pedro said...

Fabulous cards, Amy! LOVE the owls...so cute and the WTG card...perfect!!

Moni said...

Stunning cards and love those images! Hugs, moni

Tracey said...

Your owl card is adorable and I love that you made the WTG one into an engagement card! Very clever!

hobbydiva said...

Simply gorgeous as always Amy!!!!

Terri Trotter Earley said...

Your layers are always stunning.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Becky Rusher said...

WOW! Love your cards...especially the owls!

Dawn Easton said...

Absolutely FANTASTIC cards Amy!!!

Sew Club said...

They're BOTH beautiful cards, Amy! Love them!

Christyne said...

Love, love, LOVE the bling card! Great job!

Jerri Kay said...

Both are fabulous cards Amy, totally adorable!

Denimo said...

I always love your cards Amy. Great color coordination. Love the new stamps as well.

Conniecrafter said...

the first is too cute, like the circle inside that frame, great details!
great creativity in the second card, prtty and fun!

Unknown said...

You are ACE!!!!!
Viv xxx

Renée said...

LOVE them, Amy! The colours are gorgeous and your colouring is fab!!

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

I want a bling ring like this!

Anonymous said...

GET OUT!!!!!!!!!! That's so cool!!!!

Katie Ann Brooks said...

First of all, those owls are adorable! I love the way the bluebells pop out on the page. The coloring is perfect- thia is just so sweet. 2nd, I love the diamond ring card that just pops out and you and great variety from the yesterday card with the manicure- I didn't even realize it was the same stamp. FABO!

Gabriela said...

Delightful cards, Amy. I adore the rich texture on the brown card stock. Your work is always par excellence!

Millie said...

Love those little owls!! I also like that you created what you needed by altering the image on the congratualtions card!

Jessica Diedrich said...

These are absolutely BEAUTIFUL cards, Amy! I love your shabby chic style and your ability to put papers and embellies, trims together so flawlessly. You are so inspiring!!!

Rebecca said...

That is just too cute!

veronica said...

love that brown suade paper. it adds a little extra.

BPB said...

BEAUTIFUL !!!!!
SALUTE! LENGOW

shel9999 said...

Wow, Amy! These are amazing (as usual)! I LOVE the ring!

June Houck said...

Both cards are wonderful...especially the "in"gaged card :)

Angella D. Crockett said...

Wow, I love them both! The owls and blueberries are so different and you have colored them perfectly! I love the earth tones on the second....beautiful!!!
God Bless! Angella

Riet said...

Wowww Amy,what a beautiful cards,l love the colours and details.

Hugs Riet.x

Carol Q said...

love the colours you've chosen on the owl card, the way you've coloured the flowers and the 3d effect. beautiful.

Erika M. said...

Your cards are awesome!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

These are both amazing! Love those owls!! Too cute! Love the layout and the flourishes on the second with that dazzling diamond on the 2nd card! Gorgeous girl!

Kimberly Crawford said...

gorgeous!!! always gorgeous!! :)

ChristineCreations said...

I know I said this already at SCS...but these are both such great cards Amy! Your DT's are so lucky to have you!

AlienAnessa said...

Okay, first of all, your owls are absolutely adorable and you rocked the coloring and toling of those bluebells! As you can guess from my blog, green is in my top one of fave colors, and combining it with that yummy brown is genius!!

Secondly, I am in complete awe of the "in"gaged card! The papers you chose are delicious (reminds me of my fave mint chocolate chip icecream, her paperpieced clothing is fantastic (yes I noticed how the 'thicker' parts of the material are appropriately darker than the rest!), the ribbons you chose are absolutely, perfectly divine, and her ring - wowzers!

Kathy Jones said...

Two gorgeous cards Amy!!! Love all the details you put on your cards!!

Denise Marzec said...

Awesome coloring on those bluberries and I love the papers on the second card. VERY cool idea to add a ring so she's *in*gaged..hee!

dpkennedy said...

Oh these are fantastic designs! I love all the edges and embellies! Those owls are just so cute and the popped up flowers are just perfect!

Have a very happy Mother's Day!!

Jessie/knightrone said...

COMPLETELY amazing!! Love both of them!! The bling is fab!!