Relax, Get To It

For years, my dad held on to (as I called it) 'the world's ugliest living room furniture' - orange patchwork. Since it was in good shape, he saw no reason in updating...plus it matched the orange carpeting in the room. Don't you love houses that were built in the late 70s!

So in making a card for him, I picked out Riley reclining in his chair. And yep, I made it orange. Believe me, his furniture (which is now in his basement) is the same color but with patchwork designs all over it including blues, yellows, reds, and greens. I couldn't do that to Riley.



The inside of the card reads: "It's Your Day! Happy Father's Day" - a simple message for a simple man. I made sure to print a barcode on the back because I knew he'd get a kick out of it. You can download the Barcode font at dafont.com - it's really fun!

I'm entering this card into the Hanna Stamps guest designer challenge - have you heard about it? If not, hurry and get over to the Hanna forum at SCS. Today's the last day to submit entries!!


Details:
Stamps - Coffee Riley Moose(Hanna Stamps); Relax sentiment - Who's That Girl (MFT)
Ink - Memento; Copics (Riley-E29, E33, E35, E37; Chair/Ottoman-YR04, YR07,E08; Mug-RV29, R29; Cupcake-Y00, YR02, YR04)
Paper - white, DCWV Fun in the Sun summer matstack
Accessories - circle punch, buttons, ribbon, Nestabilities circle & scallop circle dies, Swiss Dots EF

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Celebrate - MFT Style

Going on right now over at SCS is the MFT Idol competition. Even though I didn't make the top 10, I'm participating with the other 'losers' with the weekly elimination challenges. This week's challenge was to create a card based on the theme of celebration. What better way to celebrate than to pop open a great bottle of (insert your fav beverage here). So, I created a bottle-shaped card and used the 'Time for the Bubbly' image for the label. There's lots of paper piecing going on - I love the DP I used for the wallpaper. It reminds me of a Victorian bathroom. I attached sentiment with copper wire.



Details:
Stamps - MFT Time for the Bubbly
Paper - black, white, Pretty in Pink, green and hot pink (Archivers)
Ink - black
Accessories - Brushables markers, Gelly Roll glitter pen, copper wire, circle punch


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MFT Idol - Ewe Rock!!

I've been so excited all week about the MFT Idol contest! What a great idea!! With my mom still in the hospital, it's been difficult to find time (or energy) to create something. But I made a point to create my entry today using my favorite MFT stamp - the sheep from Punny Farm.



The entry consists of a small box that I created from a piece of 6.5" x 12" cardstock. Score at 1" around each side; and along the 12" side, score at 5.5" and 6.5". Cut at each score line along the 12" sides (top & bottom) up to the horizontal score line. Fold and form into box.

I created the curtains by pleated paper, and the spotlight was made from an oval and a ruler on the background. My little sheep, a member of Sheep Trick performing I Want Ewe to Want Me, is covered in Stickles. The mic is hand-drawn, and the sentiment is computer generated (Kim's Hand font).

What fun!!! Be sure to check out the other 'auditions' over at SCS.





Details:
Stamps - MFT Punny Farm
Ink - black
Paper - black, American Crafts Cat's Cradle DP (red & lined), Summer Sun
Accessories - Nestabilities, Prismacolor watercolors, Stickles, Scor-Pal, dimensionals


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Stix It To 'Em

Some of my students competed in a math competition yesterday. It's a draining morning - 2 hours of solving complicated math word problems. I wanted to take them a good luck treat that they'd be able to snack on during their break. After scouting Target & Walmart for healthy, individually wrapped snacks, I came across the Pringles Stix. Yummy. I bought the pizza flavored and came up with this little holder.

Here's a template with dimensions. Please let me know if it doesn't work - this is my first attempt with templates (hopefully, it gets easier!!)

For my holders, I used some cardstock from JoAnn's, MFT Punny Farm cow stamp, DCWV DP, and b&w polka dot ribbon. I added a sentiment that I printed off the computer. The kids got a kick out of them.

Gum, Anyone?

What an exciting challenge! MFT opened up a challenge for the opportunity to be a guest designer for March. The challenge's theme is "I Want Candy" suggesting a creation of a 3D project involving candy.

I was bummed out a few days ago when I forgot to use the sentiment "I Chews Ewe" on my students' Valentines gum holders, so here was my chance! I love how it turned out!!

I created the 'wrapper' out of Cameo Coral. Then I placed a Chocolate Chip layer on the top (I stamped 'Baa' all over it, but it's difficult to see) and tied a ribbon (Michaels) to one end. To the ribbon, I attached the sentiment that I printed off the computer (font - Joyful Juliana) and cut out using my word window punch. I cut the circle and scalloped circle using my Cricut and embellished the sheep with Liquid Applique. I hole punched the gum and added ribbon as a pull.

Happy Valenswine Day!

I had so much fine with this week's sketch challenge. I finished the card in no time, and I think it's adorable. I love MFT Punny Farm! I originally purchased the set for the sheep, but I've already had so many ideas for the other images. Be on the lookout! I can't wait to see their new releases.

Here's my card:


I love the combination of pinks, black, and white even if it does remind me of the late 80s/early 90s.

The pigs' heads are raised as well as their noses (dimensions and glue dots). I used Prismacolor watercolor pencils and printed the sentiment from my computer. Ribbon is from Michael's.

Ingredients:
Stamps: MFT Punny Farm
Paper: DCWV, DP
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: White eyelets, Ribbon, Prismacolor Watercolor Pencils, Horizontal Slot punch, Slit punch

I Chews Ewe!

Here's a photo of the Trident Gum Holders I'm going to give to my students for Valentines' treats. I wanted to use the sentiment "I Chews Ewe," but I didn't remember until I had half of them done. No biggie - Wool You Be Mine? is equally adorable!

I used liquid applique on the sheep to make them puffy. I kept playing around with adding ribbon. I wasn't happy with anything I tried, and I figured the kids wouldn't care anyway. With new health standards, figuring out treat options has been tricky. The sugar-free gum will have them tickled pink!

Ingredients:
Stamps - MFT Punny Farm
Paper - SU Groovy Guava, Ruby Red, Very Vanilla
Ink - Basic Black, Groovy Guava, Ruby Red
Accessories - Word Window Punch, Cricut (Georges & Basic Shapes), Liquid Applique, Prismacolor Black Watercolor Pencil

There's a great tutorial on creating Trident gum holders on Angie's blog -
http://chicnscratch.typepad.com/chic_n_scratch/2007/11/trident-gum-hol.html

Case-ing Renee

Well I participated in my first FS Challenge. Renee has such a wonderful collection, so I had no problem coming up with ideas. It was tricky picking just one, but I did.


Here's the card I case'd:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/680853?cat=500&ppuser=63705)

I changed the color combo, stamps, shape of tags, and used wire instead of linen cotton thread. I love the images from MFT Punny Farm. I need to get started on my students' Valentines - I'm going to use the sheep image and the 'Wool You Be Mine?' sentiment.