Howdy, Hoppers! I'm taking a brief respite from 'retirement' to join my MFT girlfriends in showing you the newest set featuring everyone's favorite everywoman, Who's That Girl? (known to her good friends as 'WTG'). The first stop on this Hop is with the MFT Lady herself, Kim -- be sure to go back and make all of the stops if you missed any because this is MUST-SEE stamping! The Mega-Talented Ms. Jody is a tough act to follow, but here goes...
There's a reason I needed to play with my friends today. You see, when your house looks like this
and this
(Look, Ma! No sink! Or countertops! Or appliances!), you need to put your heart and hands to use while thinking happier thoughts. And what scene could be further from my lack of domestic bliss than this one of WTG as she sits, surfs, and sips while her man makes himself useful?
Not only does WTG's guy vacuum, he's secure enough with his masculinity to wear Melon Berry! Some gals have all the luck...
Speaking of luck, for all of you MFT lovers out there, it's your lucky day! Not only has the VIP package been brought back by popular demand, it's now available TWO WEEKS before the regular release date! In other words, if you order the VIP collection, you'll get Maid For WTG (and all of the other VIP package contents; see below for details) a full two weeks before the rest of the stamping public. You'll have to be quick about it, though: there are only 45 VIP collections available, and it's available for ONE day only (11/18/2009)!
Okay. I've jabbered enough. Now it's time to send you hopping to the MFT DT's NKOTB (My Favorite Things Design Team's New Kid on the Block), who was just revealed this past weekend as one of the newest members of the SCS Dirty Dozen (that's longhand for saying she's super-duper talented)... MELODY!
Card Deets for those who are interested: I don't know where this crazy color combo came from -- River Rock, Melon Berry/Groovy Guava, and Silver? -- but I have to say, I kinda like it! I'm very into silver these days. You'll see what I mean when I show you the 'After' photos of my house. If 'After' ever gets here... Anyway, WTG's chair, her Macbook, and her dude's vacuum bag were all paper pieced. There is a coat of Glossy Accents on her wine glass, and his vacuum was made metallic with a Marvy Silver pen. The embossed silver background was created via a Fiskars Texture Plate (the 'Rug' pattern, which I thought appropriate considering the image) and a piece of silver cardstock from my stash. All coloring was done with Copic markers.
BUY THE WAY:VIP contents:
Maid for WTG? $15.95
Princess Ribbon Collection $9.95 (Contains 5 yards each of 5/8” Sheer Ribbon in Silver, Antique White, White, Black, Lt. Pink)
Princess Pearls Adornments $15.95 (Contains 20-25 of: 3mm White Pearls, 4mm White Pearls, 4mm Jet Pearls, 4mm Cream Pearls)
VIP COST: $41.85 Available for purchase: Now!
VIP Perk: When you purchase this month’s VIP,
you’ll get a coupon good for 5% off your December release purchase.
Coupon will be valid for 5% off your purchase between 12/2 and 12/4
only.
Supplies used:
Stamps: Maid for WTG by My Favorite Things
Paper: River Rock (SU!), Melon Berry (PTI), MFT Perfect Paper Panels, Cosmo Cricket Boyfriend (plaid) and Earth Love (floral) Mini Decks, silver cardstock from stash
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copic markers, PTI Melon Berry ribbon and Vintage Cream button, Prima Flowers, Fiskars Texture Plate (Rug), Jody's Foam Boosters, Glossy Accents, Marvy Silver Pen, silver cording
Beautiful, Carole! Love that color combo!! Miss ya, girl!
Posted by: Amy Sheffer | November 17, 2009 at 11:18 PM
What fun, super job Carole.
Posted by: Cindy Haffner | November 17, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Bet that kitchen will look great when it's all put back together! :)
Love that bit of retro look to your card, and I really had to laugh over the Melon Berry! :)
Posted by: Kimberly S | November 17, 2009 at 11:39 PM
Your card is super cute, Carole. :) Love it. :) Your house is already beautiful (even with a ripped up kitchen), so I am SURE it is going to be TDF when it is done. :)
Posted by: Jody Morrow | November 17, 2009 at 11:48 PM
Great card Carole! Good to see you stamping! Looks like your kitchen is going to be beautiful. Thanks for the sweet intro!
Posted by: Melody Rupple | November 18, 2009 at 01:06 AM
Really great stamp! I love what you've done with it!
Posted by: Mary J | November 18, 2009 at 03:23 AM
so happy to see you on this hop. wish you were back. I miss you wisecracking.
Posted by: Chris veneruso | November 18, 2009 at 04:06 AM
I totally love this! Fantastic color combination, right down to the melon berry sweater on WTDude! Hope all is well with the boys, and that the house project is nearing completion. Miss you!
Posted by: Joanne Basile | November 18, 2009 at 05:57 AM
Super cute, Carole! Great colors! And so glad to see you stampin'!
Posted by: Michele B. | November 18, 2009 at 06:10 AM
we miss you! so glad you are joining the team again this month! THIS rocks! just keep telling yourself it's worth it, it's worth it! I'm sure your new kitchen will be gorgeous!
Posted by: Lisa Henke | November 18, 2009 at 06:32 AM
A vacuum, a melon berry shirt -- what could be better?!? My kind of guy, for sure! :)
I love your card -- and I miss you! Hugs!
Posted by: christina fischer | November 18, 2009 at 06:33 AM
Very Cute Card Carole!! Your kitchen looks like it is going to be amazing when you are all finished, good luck!!
Posted by: Jamie M | November 18, 2009 at 07:36 AM
We miss you, Carole!!! I love this card--the colors are just awesome! Real men wear Melon Berry, LOL!!!
Posted by: Barbara | November 18, 2009 at 07:46 AM
I sooooo love your kitchen Carole! I'm not going to tell you my DH will vacumn & cook for me from time to time just so I can do the same thing as WTG. :) This set is to die for!
Posted by: Bonnie aka raduse | November 18, 2009 at 08:26 AM
Very cute card! Is it nice to take a break from having to cook every day?! How nice your kitchen will be when it's done! THEN you can be like that polymer girl! LOL!
Posted by: Erin Smetak | November 18, 2009 at 08:46 AM
I love that you can just jump back on that horse -- you haven't lost a thing, my friend, this is top notch perfect!
Just think how great those counter tops and sink are going to be when they're installed--aaah!
Posted by: Amy | November 18, 2009 at 08:58 AM
Love your color choices! Very pretty.
Posted by: Teri | November 18, 2009 at 09:34 AM
I feel for you! Living in a construction zone is dusty and uncomfortable. Ugh. The finished product will be sooo worth it! I love your card. I love how simply the sentiment is displayed. I'll haveta try that...
Posted by: Megan Lock | November 18, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Oh how I've MISSED YOU.... Your blog had me LITERALLY LOL!!!! From the title to the MM shirt comment... :)
Your house is GORGEOUS... and I LOVE the idea of no counters, sink or appliances... that means NO CLEANING.... and plenty for WTGuy to vaccuum.... all that constructin dust!!! BLECH!!!
Welcome back (even if only for a short visit) and you HAVE BEEN MISSED!!!!!
Posted by: KelliJo | November 18, 2009 at 02:11 PM
Good to see ya!!! Love the color combo - probably wouldn't have put those together on my own but I will now!!! Trying to train DS/DD to vacume - lost cause with DH...(but he does cook and even do laundry if it needs it - can't complain..)
Posted by: tera | November 18, 2009 at 06:21 PM
Fabulous card Carole! It is good to see you stamping again!
I think your kitchen actually looks better all ripped apart than mine does on a day to day basis! lol
Posted by: Julie Dinn | November 19, 2009 at 08:09 PM