Happy Birthday...CR84FN63 Week 2 28

Hello there! It's hard to believe Autumn is here already especially when the temps are still in the high 90's here in Phoenix. I'm trying to squeeze in every last day of the swimming season. We solar heat our pool so it maintains a comfortable 89 - 90 degrees for at least a few more weeks which is perfect for me :)

Today I have a card to share for the second week of CR84FN63. Thanks for all the pretty entries in the gallery thus far and interest in the open DT call! Please keep them coming!

Here's my interpretation:

I combined some pretty Authentique patterned paper along with a few images from the Die-namics Circus Spectacular Die & Stamp Set (LJD). I love the convenience of having the coordinating Die-namics for this stamp set! Saves a few minutes not have to fussy cut around the images allowing more crafty time :)

For sketch inspiration, I referred to the October MFT GUEST Designer sketch challenge. For COMPLETE details, please refer to the MFT blog (click HERE). 

Thanks so much for visiting! Please be sure to visit the DT members for wonderful inspiration (listed on my side bar) and the CR84FN site for COMPLETE details.
Be Sweet :)

MFT Supplies Used:
Stamps and Dies: Die-namics First Place Award Ribbon Die & Stamp Set, Die-namics Circus Spectacular Die & Stamp Set (LJD), Die-namics Scalloped Scallop Die, Die-namics Rounded Banner STAX
Button: MFT Kraft
Cardstock: MFT Heavyweight Cardstock Kraft, Whip Cream
Other: Hemp Cord

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A Featured Publication peek... 32

Hi there! Hope you are all having a great weekend! I'm super duper excited to share one of six cards that I currently have published in the awesome Simply Cards & Papercraft Magazine Issue 102!!! I probably sound like a broken record but seriously, having something published for a crafty girl like me, is like winning the papercrafting lottery!!!

The featured suite of cards is all about incorporating your personal photos while creating your Christmas/Holiday cards. On the cover in the right hand corner, is one of the six cards I made which features my sweet little furry friend Gretchen :) If that sparks your interest and/or curiosity, be sure to check out the Simply Cards & Papercraft Magazine Issue 102 ;), you're sure to find MANY inspirational projects!

Thanks so much for visiting!
Be Sweet :)

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Happy Halloween... 58

Hi there! Hope you are all having fun whatever you are doing! Life's too short not to! :) I have the day off from work and before heading out the door to the gym, I finished a fun Halloween project I have been working on that is FULL of MFT goodness!

I filled this shadowbox with photos of Meredith and Connor that were taken years ago along with many Die-namics and MFT stamps.

Panel 1 features: the sweet Pure Innocence image from Pure Innocence Halloween Costume:

Panel 2: fun sentiment from Lollipop Treat Halloween Stamp Set:

Panel 4 : sweet Pure Innocence image from Pure Innocence Prehistoric Girl:

Panel 6: spooky spider web and spider from Die-namics Spider Web DIE ONLY:

Panel 7: fun charms from Die-namics Halloween Charms and sentiment from Lollipop Treat Halloween Stamp Set:

Left lower corner: Lots of die cuts using Primitive Pumpkins, Die-namics LARGE Fancy Flourish, Die-namics Flower Medley, Die-namics Picket Fence and Die-namics Layered Rose:

Panel 10: another fun sentiment from Lollipop Treat Halloween Stamp Set:

Panel 12: a fun layered flower made using Die-namics Perfect Petal Trio along with a small flourish made using Die-namics Fancy Flourish, Die-namics Jumbo Fishtail Banner STAX, and a decorative corner die cut made using Die-namics Photo Corners.

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by! Always love to hear from you! Hope you enjoy whatever you are doing!
Be Sweet :)

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thank you...MFTWSC90 43

Hi there dear blogging friends! I hope you are having a great week so far! It's Wednesday and that means it is time for an all new My Favorite Things Wednesday Stamp Club sketch challenge! Thanks to all who joined along ~ so many terrific cards! For additional inspiration from participating DT members, please be sure to visit the MFT Blog.

Here's the fun sketch:

I combined several MFT stamp sets and Die-namics with some pretty Melissa Frances patterned paper to create this thank you card. I stamped the sweet sentiment from Die-namics Textile Rectangle & Stamp Set on a die cut tag that was made using Die-namics Tag, You're It Die.

I adorned the tag with a few text stamped rolled roses made using Die-namics Mini Royal Roses, Die-namics Royal Rose and leaves made using Die-namics Royal Leaves.

MFT Supplies Used:
Stamps and Dies: Die-namics Textile Rectangle & Stamp Set, Die-namics Tag, You're It Die, Die-namics Mini Royal Roses, Die-namics Royal Rose, Die-namics Royal Leaves, Die-namics First Class Friend and Stamp Set, Die-namics Dainty Doily DUO
Cardstock: MFT Heavyweight Cardstock: Natural, Kraft, Pink Lemonade, Sno Cone, Whip Cream
Buttons: MFT Buttons Natural
Hemp: MFT Hemp Cord

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