Surprise! It's me! Did you arrive here from my fabulous girlfriend Jody's blog? Have you figured out the news? My prodigal self has returned home to Mama Kim and all of my MFT Sistahs! If you didn't come from Jody's blog, you'll want to click on over to Kim's and start this Oh-So-Twisted MFT Blog Hop from the very beginning. I assure you, you won't want to miss a thing on this Very Special journey!!! (You know by now that when I say 'Very Special,' I mean it as both a compliment and a warning, right? Caveat emptor, peeps! In other words...
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Coming back to My Favorite Things is truly like coming home for me. So many of my BSFs (Best Stamping Friends) are part of MFT; suffice it to say that it feels absolutely right to be back with my tribe. And what could be a more appropriate moment for my return than with the release of Twisted, Too? If ever a set and a stamper were a match made in heaven, it's me and this one!
So, without further adieu, let me show you a couple of things I've made with this unique set of sentiments, intended to be used to say just the right thing... when the right thing may be so WRONG!
Here's a phrase I've been DYING to have made into a sentiment for what seems like ever! Good thing I know someone who owns a stamp company and has a sense of humor... I created this little wine-topper-tag (what DO you call these things? Anyone know exactly?) using one of my favorite Who's That Girl sets, Meet Me At The Cafe. See the little wine bottle? It's an (almost) exact replica of my favorite every-day wine, Pepi Pinot Grigio.
Both the wine bottle and the glasses were covered with Ranger Glossy Accents to give them a glassy appearance and texture. A little paper piecing, some coloring with Copics, some repeat stamping with a tiny clover (in case I need to give it away for St. Patrick's Day) on some buttercream cardstock to create the awning, and there you have it! Piece o' cake!
Next, I have a Very Special (this is the last time I'm going to remind you to perk up when I say 'Very Special', by the way) tribute to one of my dearest stampin' buddies. It's kinda funny because a lot of people think we don't like each other since we tend to give one another a very hard time. But she really is one of the very first stampers I ever PM'd with on Splitcoast. Since then we've been on several design teams together, hung out in person a few times, and this past CHA, we were even roomies. We kid, therefore we love. Cammie-Toe, this one's for you. Love ya! 
(Those cherries on the ribbon are intended as a remembrance of things waaaay past for Cammie...) One thing to note: I heat embossed the letters in China Red embossing powder on black cardstock. If you're using embossing powder, you really can't use a heat tool and hot-fix crystals; the heat tool will end up smearing the 'set' embossing powder. So, in order to make the 'Bet blingy, I used Heidi Swapp bling that came on a line of adhesive, cut each crystal out individually, then set it in place.
Thanks for hanging out with me and all of my Twisted Sisters! Have you liked what you've seen or do you think we're lending to the decay of all that's good and decent in this world? Well, if you fall into the former camp and you're in the mood to do a little Twisting yourself, have I got a deal for you! Just leave a comment to this post by midnight CST Friday, and you might just find yourself the winner of this oh-so-versatile Twisted, Too set! I'll announce the winner on Saturday morning.
(I can't do it Friday night, you know, because I've got tickets to see someone HUGE: Bob the Builder LIVE!!!! How's that for a little whip-lash?! From Twisted, Too to Bob the Builder in nothin' flat! I'm fairly certain this is one of the few blogs in the stamping world that can make that claim...
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Oh, and if you fall into that latter camp? Feel free to pray that I mend my wicked ways. But with the company I keep (you did view the entire Blog Hop, didn't you)?! Ooftie! That's one tall order!!!
BUY THE WAY: Twisted, Too is available to you immediately, as are two new, exclusive-to-MFT 6" x 6" paper packs (Spring and Summer), designed especially for card making by the fabulous Stephanie Fizer! And if you want the whole she-bang (<--- that word definitely looks twisted...), you can get Twisted, Too, both paper packs, and the new Spring adornment crystals (oh, how I love the hot-fix crystals!!!) by ordering the Twisted Too Bundle for $43.80 (which qualifies you for free shipping). Woo-hoo!
Supplies Used:
Drinks Well Wine-Topper-Tag-Thingy
Stamps: Twisted Too, Meet Me at the Cafe (MFT)
Paper: Tangerine Tango, Wild Wasabi, So Saffron (SU!), Buttercream Choice Cardstock (TE), Chatterbox 'Happy Flourish' patterned paper, various other patterned paper for clothes
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Wild Wasabi (SU!)
Accessories: 1.25" hole punch, Creative Memories Scalloped corner punch, ticket corner punch, Martha Stewart edge punch Copic Sketch & Spica Markers, Ranger Glossy Accents, Making Memories trim, button, ribbon, foam mounting tape, Jody's Foam Boosters, SU! Word Window punch
URA...
Stamps: Twisted, Too, Bling Bet (MFT)
Paper: Real Red, Basic Black (SU!), Solar White Choice Cardstock (TE)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Real Red & Garden Green (SU!), VersaMark
Accessories: Nestabilities Labels 4, Powder Keg China Red embossing powder, Offray ribbon, hole punch, ticket corner punch, Jody's Foam Boosters
guess I'm the first one up, when I need to be sleeping! love the hop & welcome back, you! LOVE your samples!!
Posted by: Donna B | February 17, 2009 at 11:09 PM
Awwwwwwwww, so glad you are back!! Missed ya bunches, babe!!! Mwah!!!
Posted by: Kimmie | February 17, 2009 at 11:12 PM
This was my first MFT blog! What fun! Now I am addicted! Already loved the stamps, now am a fan of the blog hops too! What funn!! Thanks for all the work yoou all put into it! ANd WELCOME BACK!!
Jean Buhl
Albuquerque, NM
Posted by: Jean Buhl | February 17, 2009 at 11:19 PM
YAYYYYYY!!!!! Welcome back Carole..if we lived closer I would come hug you...it's would be worth the trip!!! Super cute cards!!
Posted by: Jessie/knightrone | February 17, 2009 at 11:23 PM
Such fun cards!! Love everything! Funny stuff!
Posted by: jacquie/momofour26 | February 17, 2009 at 11:24 PM
omg . . . this set had me totally cracking up from the kim's post to yours! what an awesome set!!! gotta say this has to be my fav blog hop so far!!! oh . . . and congrats on coming back to MFT!
Posted by: {pam} | February 17, 2009 at 11:25 PM
WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Welcome back!!!!! I wish you could see the big smile on my face! Bring on the crap-i-ness!! :)
Posted by: Christina Fischer | February 17, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Love the samples - great piecing on the Drinks Well! Have fun at Bob the Builder!
Posted by: Jessica | February 17, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Welcome back, so happy for you and us.
Posted by: Cindy Haffner | February 17, 2009 at 11:32 PM
love these cards, but the 2nd HAS to be my fave..lol
Posted by: ginny | February 17, 2009 at 11:33 PM
OMG--these are just too, too funny. I love them all! Thanks for the chance to win and welcome back Carole. Your card examples are just outstanding as always.
Posted by: Darlene L | February 17, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Welcome back Carole...This was my first MFT BLOG HOP and surely not my last..
Posted by: Wendi K | February 17, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Oh YAY! I am so excited for you on so many levels but Seeing Bob just might take the cake; lol! I soooooo need this sentiment; lmbo!
Posted by: Shannon Roberts | February 17, 2009 at 11:34 PM
Well, how about I just pray that you never change! I love all your work and I loved this blog hop. I'd love it more if those fabulous stamps made their way to my house!
Posted by: Angela | February 17, 2009 at 11:44 PM
Awesome cards...I love the Twisted, Too sentiments! Hope I win! lol!
Posted by: Connie | February 17, 2009 at 11:44 PM
love it love it love it! I am soooo getting this set!
Posted by: joy aka daiseyfreak | February 17, 2009 at 11:46 PM
Now, that was fun!! All of the cards made me chuckle...and they were all tastefully done. Thank you for the entertainment! This is a "must have" set!
Posted by: Kathy Kelsheimer | February 17, 2009 at 11:46 PM
Awwww, big hugs for you my friend! I am SO glad you are back with MFT! :) Welcome back! YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY You know I am your biggest cheerleader!
Your card is super cute! I really love the wine hanger thingy too.
Posted by: Jody Morrow | February 17, 2009 at 11:52 PM
Very cool! I love the wine topper taggy thingy!
Posted by: Tammy | February 17, 2009 at 11:57 PM
What a way to make a come back! LOVE LOVE LOVE your creations with this new twisted set! I love that "Drinks well with others"! LOL! Awesome work!
Posted by: Gabby | February 17, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Wooo hoooo!!!! I can't think of a better ending to the blog hop! So excited you're back with MFT! Awesome projects, done in true Carole style!
Posted by: Amy Sheffer | February 18, 2009 at 12:01 AM
Great cards. It seems these sentiments really are uniquely funny and I should probably order a set. I have friends with great senses of humour! I have had great examples on this fun blog hop!
Posted by: chriss blagrave | February 18, 2009 at 12:03 AM
LOVE that sentiment, "Drinks Well with Others!" Tooo funny! And too true but ...
Love your wine bottle topper thingie whatchamacallit. Perfect!
Glad you're back on Team MFT ... Cammie missed you soooooooo much.
Posted by: Deb Neerman | February 18, 2009 at 12:06 AM
OMG! I love this set! It's awesome! This is why MFT rocks - no one else would create a stamp set like this one! I must have it! Pick me, pick ME!!!
Hugs, Christine aka The Stampin' Ninja
Posted by: Christine aka Stampin' Ninja | February 18, 2009 at 12:11 AM
Love all the samples and the new set is FANTASTIC!
Posted by: Dana White | February 18, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Welcome Home... Looking forward to seeing more of "you" in the next releases... And I'm tellin ya, you MUST love Cammie to make a card JUST FOR HER!!! OMG I had tears...thanks for the breakdown of the cherries on the ribbon too! LMAO
You are WAY too creatively cruel! LOL
Posted by: KelliJo | February 18, 2009 at 12:16 AM
Carole, this set is definitely one of those made for you ones. Welcome back to MFT.
Posted by: Bonnie aka raduse | February 18, 2009 at 12:20 AM
Great cards from everyone! I love the new twisted sentiments and have so many girlfriends who I could make great cards for with these sentiments!
Posted by: Melody | February 18, 2009 at 12:20 AM
Really cute ideas with the wine and glasses. Totally cute card.
Posted by: Cathy D | February 18, 2009 at 12:41 AM
bwahahha!! Drinks well with others!!! Notuh!! No way am I sharing, but it's a funny sentiment!! Definately on my wanted list!!! :) I have a funny funny story about Pinot Grigio, but that's for another time. Great Blog Hop!!!
THANKS for the giggles.
Jennik
Posted by: Jenni King | February 18, 2009 at 12:54 AM
aww u are back! congrads and welcome! such cute cards all over these blogs...ty for sharing..and ty for the chance..*fingers crossed* ..now where did I put my whine...Cher
Posted by: cher | February 18, 2009 at 01:17 AM
Welcome back!! Love this set :
Posted by: BeckyS | February 18, 2009 at 01:28 AM
Welcome back Carole!! I'm so glad to see you back just in time for this new set!! LOVE both projects, especially the wine topper thingy - love those bright colors!
Posted by: Maureen W. | February 18, 2009 at 01:37 AM
This was my first ever blog hop, I found it almost as much fun as MFT stamps, thanks to all of you
hugs
Enfys
Posted by: Enfys | February 18, 2009 at 01:41 AM
Absolutelly fantastic sentiments! I loved the blog hop, you ladies made some awesome cards. Thanks for the chance to win this amazing set. I´d just like to say that my favorite is "Wanna make like bunnies?" . Hilarious!
x Natasha x
Posted by: bolha | February 18, 2009 at 01:50 AM
Finally...a stamp set that tells it like it is! This hop was a hoot!
Posted by: Sue | February 18, 2009 at 02:09 AM
What another fun blog hop with lots of fabulous designs! These sentiments are great! Thanks so much for the chance to win :)
Posted by: Jodi (mommyto4) | February 18, 2009 at 02:29 AM
This set is amazing. I think I'm going to have to take the plunge and buy this. Unless I win? :O)
Posted by: Lisa | February 18, 2009 at 03:03 AM
I love, love, love the new set. I can make my current fave phrase: crap-tacular!!! How awesome is that? The only thing that would be more awesome is to win it, of course.
ps. Congrats on joining the MFT crew again :)
Posted by: Jessica | February 18, 2009 at 03:31 AM
Welcome back Carole, it's about time hehe ... fantastic cards!
Posted by: StampOwl | February 18, 2009 at 03:47 AM
LOL!! All the cards from the blog hop are awesome and have me chuckling! I have the Twisted Sentiments #1, and this set is a must have too! I am glad to see you are back with MFT Carole, your work is amazing! Thank you for the chance to win!!!
Posted by: Kim Prince | February 18, 2009 at 04:42 AM
YaY!!! Welcome back! Love these "sentiments". It's awesome that not everything has to be all nicey-nice when you have friends that aren't and would get it!
Posted by: Kari C | February 18, 2009 at 05:15 AM
Welcome back!! Your projects are gorgeous!! The wine tag is FANTASTIC and the card for Cammie is too cute!!!
Oh, and enjoy Bob on Friday! I hear he is a fun guy to hang with! :)
Posted by: Tracey | February 18, 2009 at 05:46 AM
Love your card and all these others are absolutely awesome as well! Can't wait to get my hands on this new set.
Posted by: Kim | February 18, 2009 at 05:47 AM
Welcome back, Carole!! :) LOVE your card and wine tag! That card totally cracked me up.
Posted by: Shel9999 | February 18, 2009 at 05:56 AM
What a FUN blog hop!!! I am absolutely in love with the Twisted sayings. They're hilarious!
Posted by: Caiti | February 18, 2009 at 05:59 AM
The wine tag "thingie" is great, so colorful! Have fun at Bob The Builder! I have the Bling Bet, what a fun way to use it...TFS!!!
Posted by: Diane Hover | February 18, 2009 at 06:16 AM
A great blog hop to look at all the Twisted sayings, they are great, would love the chance to win.
Posted by: Kim Getchel | February 18, 2009 at 06:23 AM
This whole twisted blog hop is too weird first thing in the morning!! LOL! Love every creation and glad you are back!! One other thing........I WANT this set.....do you HEAR ME???!!! pleasepleasepleasepleasepickemepickmepickmepickme
Posted by: Bonnie Sharp | February 18, 2009 at 06:41 AM
Welcom Back!! Love the cards. The drinking one so fits me. Of course I can drink with anyone that's buying. hehehe
Posted by: Stephanie Eisele | February 18, 2009 at 06:48 AM
Love all of the cards and think that the sayings are hillarious!
Posted by: Awna S. | February 18, 2009 at 06:54 AM
Wow Carole!! This is your big and exciting news--I was wondering when you were going to come out with it! Love your creations here.
Posted by: Megan | February 18, 2009 at 07:01 AM
YAYAYAYAYAY!!!! And welcome back! We surely missed you and your twisted senses.....
Posted by: Kim | February 18, 2009 at 07:12 AM
omg! These sentiments just ROCK!!!!!!!!! If I win, I swear I would use everyone in a card at some point!
Posted by: Chrissy Bower | February 18, 2009 at 07:17 AM
Oh what fun! I just completed the Blog Hop and enjoyed lots of laughs and lots of inspiration. You are all so talented!
What a great way to start the day and what a fun set! I love the saying "That purse makes you look so skinny". Too funny! :)
Andra
Posted by: Andra Donbrook | February 18, 2009 at 07:21 AM
Awesome blog hop! And welcome back!
Posted by: mollymoo951 (Melissa) | February 18, 2009 at 07:23 AM
This set is a hoot! I'm already dreaming up a bunch of cards for these sayings!
Posted by: Cathy Green | February 18, 2009 at 07:24 AM
If i can stop laughing long enough to type, I will just tell you how awesome you are!!
Posted by: Holly aka Toy | February 18, 2009 at 07:29 AM
OMG, Carole - you are cracking me up and your projects are FANTASTIC!!! I am SO giddy that you are back - YAY!!!!
Posted by: Candice | February 18, 2009 at 07:30 AM
What a fun blog hop!! What a way to start the morning!! Got to have this set!!
Love your card!! (I really chuckled on that one. You can only send that to someone you really know and care about unless you want darts shot your way!!)
Your wine card is also awesome!
Posted by: Chris Olsen | February 18, 2009 at 07:33 AM
Was counting the minutes until you were back where you belonged. Knew it was coming! So happy to be with you on MFT too, ya dirty thing. Love Cammie's card and all the detail in the drink card. Hugs.
Posted by: Amber aka bambi64 | February 18, 2009 at 07:44 AM
Love the new set!
Have fun with BOB!
Posted by: Lanette | February 18, 2009 at 07:44 AM
Carole, soooooo great to see you back with MFT!! What a funny set this is and I love both of you projects - gave me a chuckle!! Congrats girl! :)
Posted by: Julie Masse | February 18, 2009 at 07:48 AM
home sweet home! Welcome back! Loving this set just as much as the first one!
Hugs and Blessings
Alicia
Posted by: Alicia Chaparro | February 18, 2009 at 07:49 AM
This is my 2nd blog hop and I'm currently waiting delivery on my first MFT order and i can't wait!!! You girls are amazing. I'm the prim & proper one in the family, wouldn't it be fun to shake things up a bit with my family using this new set!!!
Posted by: Judy Bishop | February 18, 2009 at 07:53 AM
Ooooohhh...I'd love to win this. What a cool set!
Posted by: Janet B | February 18, 2009 at 08:01 AM
Your card and bottle topper are great. Along with all the other MFT girl's cards. I love the new set of sentiments. They are fitting in so many ways. Love it! :)
Posted by: jules p | February 18, 2009 at 08:04 AM
Loved the hop, and must now buy the stamp set! My BSF's fave phrase is craptacular, so...I must buy it and make her cards. My husband thanks you...not!
Posted by: Jennifer Roney | February 18, 2009 at 08:11 AM
Totally love that stamp set! Definitely has som emust stamp sentiments. Thanks for the Hop and welcome back to MFT!
Posted by: Katie W | February 18, 2009 at 08:11 AM
These are so great! I loved all the examples and now I am so inspired to get to more card making. I would love this set! The drinking one...yup that works well with a lot of my friends!!! Also, after being at work a lot of days the "straight out of the carton" works well. Ha! Ha!
Posted by: Sheila Hurst | February 18, 2009 at 08:22 AM
I just LOVE your blog - and your sense of humor! Thanks so much for the constant inspiration (and laughter!)
Oh - and thanks for the opportunity to win this set too!! I have the first one and LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!
Posted by: Vickilyn | February 18, 2009 at 08:23 AM
Very fun! I love how you combine the sets and the sentiments! Love your sense of humor!
Posted by: pegg | February 18, 2009 at 08:27 AM
I love this new set!! It is exactly my sense of humor. Welcome back - I can't wait to see what else you create!
Posted by: Rhiannon B | February 18, 2009 at 08:28 AM
Congrats! Love your fabulous cards. You are so talented and inspiring. Thanks for a chance.
Posted by: StampinCathy | February 18, 2009 at 08:30 AM
OMG!! Without the bling and the crap head would be PERFECT for my DH!! bwhahaaa!! (and I mean that in the most affectionate way!!)
Posted by: Starla(star) | February 18, 2009 at 08:30 AM
How fun........I love Twisted two and the papers are gorgeous!!
Thanks for the opportunity!!
Posted by: Vicky Sitterly | February 18, 2009 at 08:40 AM
I just love what you did with your cards, they were just cracking me up. Not sure what I would do with them, but I would like to see ;)
Posted by: Sara | February 18, 2009 at 08:49 AM
Fantastic samples! 'Drinks well with others' is my fave sentiment - it so fits. I'm glad you're back with the MFT crew!!!
Posted by: MichelleH | February 18, 2009 at 08:55 AM
Welcome back to the AWESOME MFT team. What a great HOP! Love all the great inspriing projects.
Posted by: Marlene | February 18, 2009 at 09:04 AM
Both of these are so cute, and so "twisted"! Love them...and thanks for my morning giggle!! ;)
Posted by: Rose Ann | February 18, 2009 at 09:07 AM
Love the twisted sentiments! Fabulous projects. :-)
Posted by: Lisa Graves | February 18, 2009 at 09:08 AM
What a great set of "twisted" phrases. I just love them and think they will be great for all kinds of occasions! And this twisted blog hop was fun! Thank you!
Posted by: Karen McCoy | February 18, 2009 at 09:12 AM
OMG ... I love these! What a great set with the perfect sense of humor!
Posted by: Beverly | February 18, 2009 at 09:16 AM
This has been an awesome hop!!!!!! I love each one of the DT's designs with this set. It's a must have!!!
Posted by: Shannon Bracken | February 18, 2009 at 09:19 AM
So glad to have you back in the line-up. I've enjoyed your creations in the past (and your humor) and look forward to all your new pieces of art!
Posted by: Patty J | February 18, 2009 at 09:24 AM
I love not only Twisted Too, but also pinot grigio! What a great bottle tag this is... I mean, if you can actually bring yourself to give a bottle away! Great Blog Hop and I will definitely be buying this set if I don't win it.
Posted by: Beth M | February 18, 2009 at 09:26 AM
Loved every bit of the hop, though the second card on the hop had me wondering. Thanks for the chance to win the set.
Posted by: Stephanie Smith | February 18, 2009 at 09:32 AM
What a great blog hop! Very edgy and fun cards. Thanks for sharing
Shelley
Posted by: Shelley Merk | February 18, 2009 at 09:33 AM
I love ALL of the cards and the blog hop was so fun and a great way to enjoy my morning coffee! Your creativity is inspiring . . .twisted, but inspiring :0)
Posted by: Randee Elsing | February 18, 2009 at 09:37 AM
I love these blog hops, great ideas and fantastic creations. I think my fav is your wine bottle topper. My cousin would adore that one.
thank you for the inspiration!
Posted by: Danielle | February 18, 2009 at 09:37 AM
Oh that was such fun! Thanks to all the ladies, and keep up the good work.
Posted by: Meahni | February 18, 2009 at 09:45 AM
I love that "drinking" one. It's not something you see in normal stamping circles. I also love the whole blog hop thing. You must have a riot being with all those talented and "twisted" stampers.
Posted by: Michelle Hoger | February 18, 2009 at 09:51 AM
Beautiful work! I love how the Glossy Accents make the glass look real.
Posted by: Ann | February 18, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Those sentiments crack me up!
Love your cards!
And I surely loved my blog-hop! ;0))
Posted by: Arianne | February 18, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Welcome back! Love your cards.
Posted by: Ying Ho | February 18, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Welcome Home!!
Posted by: Dean Dykes | February 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Absolutely hilarious! I can't wait to win!!!
Posted by: Nicole Lamarche | February 18, 2009 at 11:07 AM
LOVE what you did Carole and it's nice to 'meet' you!
Posted by: paula | February 18, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Love the bottle topper and the Cammie card to totally appropriate! Great coloring!
SueD
Posted by: Sue DeMaria | February 18, 2009 at 11:20 AM
OH MY GOSH, I totally want these phrases! HAHAHA!! I was shocked to see a few, but I think they are awesome!! Kudos to a company that isn't afraid to put themselves out there with sentiments we ALL say now and then!!
Thanks for the chance to win! Nicole
Posted by: Nicole Anderson | February 18, 2009 at 11:26 AM