Howdy, Hoppers! Did you start at the beginning of our Blog Hop trail at Boss Lady Kim's blog then make your way here via the ever-so-amazing Amy? If not, be sure to giddy-up that way when you finish here because I guarantee there's some eye-pleasin' paper craftin' going on and you won't want to miss a thing!
You've heard the saying 'Necessity is the mother of invention,' haven't you? Well, this week, I've also found that necessity is the mother of creation. Let me explain... I'm currently out of town for a couple of weeks, and I forgot my travel mug. If I have to chauffer children anywhere in the early morning hours, I prefer to do so in the company of a big, tall cup of Joe. I don't need fancy coffee -- the regular stuff suits me fine, but I like it with my fat-free non-dairy powdered creamer and two or three Splenda (depending on the size of the mug).
Anyway, I made a Target run yesterday, and on my list of thing to buy? A new travel mug. I happened to stumble across a nifty customizable number (a much better version of the ones I've bought in the past -- the brand is MiGo and it's made by the Aladdin company). A little bell rang in my head, and before you know it, I had traced the template, stamped out and colored this... I used one of my favorite new MFT Presents sets, the adorable Feelin' Fruity, and stamped out all the cute fruit with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. They're colored in with Copic markers with a little opague white pen and/or white Prismacolor pencil highlighting. Here's my finished product...
I know my morning java is going to be a whole lot tastier in my cute new mug!
Ready to see what's next on the blog hop trail? Then skedaddle on over to the lady with talent -- and blog candy! -- to spare, my sweet friend CHRISTINA!!!
BUY THE WAY: On Wednesday, July 15th, My Favorite Things will be releasing three new sets
1. Bubble Bunny (featuring Flopsey) for $9.00
2. MFT Presents Annie LaPoint's Spread a Harvest of Hope (the wheelbarrow image) for $9.00, and
3. MFT Presents Stephanie Fizer's Feelin' Fruity for $17.95 (in addition to all of the cute fruit you see above, this set comes with 8 punny/funny/fruity sentiments)
The first 50 customers after the release will receive a free Memento Dew Drop in Bamboo Leaves. And be sure to check out this week's How'd They Do That tutorial -- Candice is covering advanced blending techniques for all of you Copic Marker lovers!
Supplies used:
Stamps: MFT Presents Feelin' Fruity
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Bright White (Wausau)
Accessories: MiGo Custom Photo Mug, Copic Markers, white opague pen, white Prismacolor pencil
love it Carole
Posted by: StampOwl | July 14, 2009 at 09:18 PM
Awesome, awesome, awesome!!! What a fantabulous idea!!! Love the bright colors, too!
Posted by: Barbara | July 14, 2009 at 09:18 PM
SHUT UP CAROLE! I totally LOVE THIS!
How totally cute.
Hmm. I have to go to target tomorrow anyways.
Thanks enabler!
LOL!
Enjoy your very cute coffee!
Posted by: Joanne Basile | July 14, 2009 at 09:19 PM
I see a Target run on my schedule tomorrow! This is SO cute!! What a happy cup o' joe you'll be drinking! :)
Posted by: Christina Fischer | July 14, 2009 at 09:26 PM
What an awesome idea!
Posted by: Sheena B | July 14, 2009 at 09:38 PM
What a fun project! Love the colors.
Posted by: Lisa T | July 14, 2009 at 09:44 PM
super cool mug
Posted by: Chris veneruso | July 14, 2009 at 09:47 PM
ACKKK, so CUTE!!
Posted by: Jessie/knightrone | July 14, 2009 at 09:56 PM
Cool beans!! You're not serving Master Cleanse are you???
Posted by: Linda C. | July 14, 2009 at 10:51 PM
You rocked it, babe...
Posted by: Lori Craig | July 14, 2009 at 11:03 PM
Love it! So creative!
Posted by: Melody | July 15, 2009 at 02:10 AM
What a great idea! I obviously need to start looking at things a little differently! Love it, Carole!
Posted by: Michele Boyer | July 15, 2009 at 05:55 AM
How cool is this, super work.
Posted by: Cindy Haffner | July 15, 2009 at 07:40 AM
Fun and Fruity... Love the Mug idea!
Posted by: Tammy Murphy | July 15, 2009 at 08:16 AM
I LOVE love LOVE this! It's so bright and fun... and I love that fruit! :) Hope thinks are good up north!
Posted by: Julie Campbell | July 15, 2009 at 09:08 AM
Your mug is awesome and SO much fun!!
Posted by: Kerry J. | July 15, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Oh my word, girlie--this is just cuter than cute, and ugh, I just love all the color! Just think of the endless possibilities with these travel mugs....got me thinkin'!
Hope all is well Ü
Posted by: Amy/rohla | July 15, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Awesome project, Carole! This will definitely help perk you up in the AM before the caffeine hits! TFS!!!!
Posted by: Catherine | July 15, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Very very cool Carole!!!!
Posted by: Janine | July 15, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Fun project! So cute!
Posted by: Tracey | July 15, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Cute idea, and how perfect to have your customized mug!
Posted by: terriavidreader | July 15, 2009 at 10:36 AM
So cute!! Love the bright, happy colors, too. If the coffee doesn't wake you up, the mug will!
Posted by: Amy Sheffer | July 15, 2009 at 11:30 AM
What a cute mug you made with this new set. That would really make me smile in the am - even on my not so smiley mornings. I love this idea.
Posted by: Gloria Probert | July 15, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Oh my goodness! I CANNOT believe you did all that coloring! WOWZERS! Your mug came out SUPER CUTE! Love it. :)
Posted by: Jody Morrow | July 15, 2009 at 03:35 PM