Boy, howdy! Does My Favorite Things ever have a wonderful release for you this month! Seriously, folks, this may just be one of the very best ever. There truly is something for everyone. It's said you can't please all of the people all of the time, but I think MFT may just be the exception to that well-known rule!
Today is the first day of Teasers for the big March release, and I'm showing off the SWEET STUFF set. SWEET STUFF is a new look for MFT, and I have to say, I *love* it! And not only because it features a zebra print background (we're the Claremore Zebras, don't you know). You know how that crazy bird goes koo-koo for Cocoa Puffs? Multiply that by 100, and that's how we Claremorons go for all things zebra.
Okay. Enough telling. How about I get to a little showing? Of course, I had to make my sample in Claremore Zebras' trademark red, black and white color scheme...
If I had to think of a phrase to describe SWEET STUFF, I'd say "elegance with attitude." It's just really, really cool. Lot's of fun, swishy sentiments combined with animal print backgrounds that go perfectly with the new LAYERED LABEL Die-Namic set (which comes with three separate dies). I'll show a graphic of the new Die-Namics I used in my sample in a bit. First, though, here's a look at the inside of my card...
And a side view, just to show you a bit of dimension...
I don't know if you can tell from the pics, but I heat embossed the zebra print and the sentiment on the front of my card. I <3 heat embossing soooo much; it's actually what converted me from a scrapbooker to a stamper. It's just... magical!
Have I ever mentioned that I'm a slooow stamper? Well, it's true. But this card took me less time than usual, and I have to say, I'm thrilled with the results. I'd like to take credit for that, but I think it's probably just the combination of a great stamp set and awesome sketch (this week's WSC Challenge sketch - go to this thread in our Member Company Forum to find the sketch and learn more about how to play along in this week's challenge).
There are SIX new Die-Namics being released this month, and I used two of them on my card: SWEET STACK and DIZZY BORDER. Here's a lookie-lou...
Are you dying? I KNOW!
Here are the details about the upcoming release on March 1st at 10 PM EST:
- The MFT release is on March 1st at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available on March 1st at 10 PM EST.
- The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month.
- If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog NOW! Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 stamp sets being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.
I'll be back tomorrow with another Teaser to share -- see you then, peeps!
The dizzy border has got to come home to me, along with its Sweet & Sassy stamp friend. Way to show off what these guys can be on a card, Carole.
Posted by: jessica k | February 25, 2011 at 12:43 AM
Super cute card! I love all the prints and embossing. Cute!
Posted by: Jody Morrow | February 25, 2011 at 12:44 AM
Your card is so fun!! I love the colours & design.
Posted by: Kary | February 25, 2011 at 12:51 AM
Carole, seriously...paisley and zebra stripes, I LOVE it! Love the collar combo as well!
Posted by: Candi | February 25, 2011 at 01:18 AM
Gorgeous card, Carole!
Posted by: Arlene | February 25, 2011 at 02:13 AM
fun stuff, Heat embossing IS magical... fell for the Gold back in 1992 LOL LOVED watching it "melt"
Posted by: kellijo | February 25, 2011 at 05:55 AM
Great card....and I think you CAN take all the credit :)
Posted by: Susan M. | February 25, 2011 at 07:51 AM
oooo, and ahhhh! love this Carol. it's so sassy!
Posted by: Lisa Henke | February 25, 2011 at 08:04 AM
love this! the mixture of stamps, texture, and patterns is so fun!
Posted by: Jessica B. | February 25, 2011 at 08:34 AM
OOOOOH! Fantastic Carole! LOVe the color scheme and the new Die-Namics are AWESOME on this!!!
Posted by: Jodi Collins | February 25, 2011 at 08:40 AM
love these colors...awesome
Posted by: wendy | February 25, 2011 at 08:47 AM
wow, love the new border die and how you showed it off
Posted by: Holly AKA Kopykat | February 25, 2011 at 08:49 AM
Great card - love how you've used the Dizzy Border! ;-)
Posted by: diana | February 25, 2011 at 09:34 AM
Gorgeous color scheme - the dizzy border really shines on the red background.
Posted by: Nancy Thomas | February 25, 2011 at 09:45 AM
Gorgeous card, Carole!! I MUST HAVE THIS SET!! Love the Dizzy Border, too!!
Posted by: Jackie Pedro | February 25, 2011 at 09:53 AM
Great card Carole! Love the color combo with the "Fire" sentiment!
Posted by: Sherrie | February 25, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Gorgeous! Love the colour combo!
Posted by: Jess Willison | February 25, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Such a fun card Carole!
Posted by: Melody Rupple | February 25, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Wowzers! Your cards looks awesome Carole, love the look of the new Die-namics:-D
Posted by: Inge | February 25, 2011 at 01:03 PM
LOVE the embossed zebra circle. Beautiful card.
Posted by: Robin (scrappintlc) | February 25, 2011 at 01:16 PM
totally dying here- this is freakin' awesome!! i LOVE this!
Posted by: gabbe | February 25, 2011 at 02:16 PM
Carole - this is terrific! Love this color combo and the contrast of the handkerchief like DP with more elegant elements like bling. LOVE the embossed red zebra print.
Posted by: Crafty Math Chick | February 25, 2011 at 02:32 PM
Wow! Adorable card Carole!
Posted by: Dawn | February 25, 2011 at 03:14 PM
Brilliant color combo! It's soft and sassy. Your photo shows the embossing perfectly, too!
Posted by: Megan Lock | February 25, 2011 at 03:22 PM
oh this is fantastic Carole. Can't wait for my dies to arrive I am loving that new border one
Posted by: StampOwl | February 25, 2011 at 04:41 PM
Wonderful card!
Posted by: Jodylynn | February 25, 2011 at 06:04 PM
Sweet stuff, indeed, girlie! Loved the story about the zebras :) And I love your color combo and the embossing--awesome card!
Posted by: Barbara | February 25, 2011 at 08:36 PM
Hi Carole,
Ooooh, I love the new Dizzy border! What a fun card.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Starqueen | February 25, 2011 at 10:03 PM
Wowzers! Love this nice and bright card, and that dizzy border is to die for!!! Can't wait until it's mine!
Posted by: Jana | February 25, 2011 at 10:46 PM
This is fabulous, Carole! Love the red zebra stripes, and that new Dizzy Border is awesome!
Posted by: Tammy Hershberger | February 26, 2011 at 12:04 AM
Wow..this is just FABULOUS!!!
Posted by: Jessie/knightrone | February 26, 2011 at 01:22 AM
This is FUN!! I love the colors and papers -- and the heat embossing just makes it! :)
Posted by: Christina Fischer | March 01, 2011 at 01:14 PM