tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44366927704817106532012-02-01T14:39:19.798-05:00Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.comBlogger2191100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-44666122278808774822012-02-01T06:04:00.000-05:002012-02-01T06:04:00.388-05:00

I told you I would be back with another look at the new collections MAMBI has come out with at this years CHA show.  Well, check this out....the new school lines.  This is a wood apple I picked up at the unfinished furniture store in my town.  I cut strips of paper and torn them into little bits.  I then mod podged them onto the apple.  Made a little band with paper and topped it off with a

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The Winner Is.... Naomi Doherty :) said...That was fun!!!! Although I'm still creeped out by the creeeeppppy hand :)!!! Naomi send me an email with your address to maryfrances@townisp.com and I will send you out your goodies! I was given a wonderful opportunity a week or so back.  I was asked by MAMBI (Me and My Big Ideas) to do work for them for their trade show booth at CHA.  I was super

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Thanks so much for joining us on our sneak peek event last week! Our designers were excited to share their projects featuring new Winter 2012 Karen Foster Design collections. We loved hearing your comments about the projects and want to share some new goodies with you. Congratulations to the following daily prize winners: Sue K. – Robots & Shopping Diva Wendy Crowe – Wedding & Prom kim – Hockey

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Yes you read that correctly...CURLING.  Karen Foster has a curling line.  You have got to check it out.  But, not here on my blog.  I have HOCKEY to show you today.  But, hop on over to the other designer blogs and you can see CURLING in all its glory. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and commented this past week.  Everyone on the Karen Foster Design teams thanks you for your appreciation of

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Today I will be showing you the TWIN and Brother's lines from Karen Foster.  Fun colors and fun patterns and embellishment are all over this line.  Check it out.  Here is a card using papers, stickers, coil brads and scrapper floss.  Close up of the swiss dot embossing I did to the paper, love how this came out. The inside.  Do you decorate the inside of your cards?  An altered letter "G".  Close

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I thank God for my life And for the stars and stripeMay freedom forever fly Let it ring Zack Brown Band Today is about saluting our military and what better way to show off those military related photos with the new Karen Foster Military Line. I don't have any projects to show but the other ladies of the team have some fantastic projects to share.  I have borrowed and image from Carolyn Lontin

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Well it is cold in MA today...but not on here on my blog.  We are all about warm and sunny beaches and fun vacation spots.  Check out the new CRUISE AND SNORKELING line here.  This is a little travel journal I made up using all the fun elements in this new collection.  The stickers are super cool, love the colors and distressed look and feel.  I added lots of dimension to the cover with pop dots

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It is hard to believe but Easter is just around the corner...well a few months around the corner.  It is never too early to think about those layouts or paper crafts you will be making to celebrate the occasion. Here are a few projects I came up with using the new Karen Foster Easter line. A cute and quick card... I love popping the stickers off the page with pop dots.  It is such a simple

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Let me start off today and show you some projects that I was suppose to post yesterday.  I completly forgot that I did "Basketball" projects for Karen Foster...what a numbnut I am.  I found these images when I was editing for todays post on Scrapbooking and Friends...oh well. Here is a card, layout and showbox frame I did using the new Karen Foster Basketball line.  BTW...totally love this line,

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Swimming and Basketball  up for today's Karen Foster Sneak Peaks. I created a swimming layout using the new Karen Foster Swimming collection.  The sticker sheet is filled with fun swimming images.  The paper have great shades of blue and green and work so well with the pops of yellow in the stickers and embellishments.  I really like this collection and can see if being used for many projects...

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Welcome to Day 2 of our Karen Foster Sneak Peaks.  Today I will be featuring the Prom Line. Other designers are also featuring the prom and Wedding Line. What a fun and colorful group of papers and products! I got to scrap one of my best girlfriends daughter, Michaela! Her and her date had a lot of fun posing and when I saw these pictures I knew they were PERFECT for this line. I have also

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-52677861303320564502012-01-16T07:00:00.000-05:002012-01-16T07:00:04.108-05:00

Well, lets get this party rolling!  Karen Foster Sneak Peak Day 1!  We have so many fun and fantastic projects to show you in the next two weeks.  You have got to check out what the KF Design Team has been up to.  This years CHA Winter collection ROCKS! Welcome to our two-week sneak peek at products that Karen Foster Design will debut at the CHA 2012 Winter show. To celebrate this release the

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-48412849725906357172012-01-15T09:49:00.001-05:002012-01-15T11:03:08.390-05:00

Come check things out tomorrow when the Karen Foster Design Team starts peaks of the new 2012 Winter Collection. Just a little tease to get you going...

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-24852325906170057072012-01-02T08:21:00.003-05:002012-01-03T09:22:25.025-05:00

Thought I would share some highlights from the past year.  Some of my favorite projects that I did during the year.  Got a little Etsy Shop going this year.  I still have not gotten bored of making these fun t-shirts our of scraps I have around as well as the bargain shirt found while doing my errands.  These bracelets are fun.  Get to use up my button stash on these. This little scout stamp by

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So, we just had our last Christmas Celebration with family today.  My BIL came in from Sweden with his son and we went to my SILs to celebrate with everyone.  So, that got me to thinking about how I needed to show off my Karen Foster Advent calendar wreath again...as long as we are all still in the Christmas spirit. NOTE: this post is from July.  I copied and pasted it so you can see my calendar

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Just a little peak at a project that will be coming out at CHA 2012 Winter. I made this project using the new Karen Foster Scrapbooking line. But, just a peak for now...more to come later in January. There are lots of yummy goodies packed into this super easy calendar you can maker from 2 pieces of cardstock and scraps you have lying around.  And the best part...it only takes about 30

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Happy Day after Christmas Everyone!  I hope everyone had a great day yesterday.  We spent it with family at out house just hanging out and eating yummy food and sweets! Check out my sweet little birthday girl I got a little while back from My Favorite Things Stamps.  Is she just the cutest thing you have ever seen?  I think so.  She is all decked out for the party with her pretty little dress

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-63235244028212314502011-12-23T14:46:00.000-05:002011-12-23T14:46:47.961-05:00

I just finished this little, well not so little, gift for a friend. She is the type of friend that always appreciates the handmade aspect of something. I love that in people. The entire piece measures about a foot so not that little for sure.  I used up some scraps from my Christmas bin for this one.  I think next time I will make the rings smaller.  I used 12x1 inch strips.  I think I will

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-37124074399026615762011-10-07T15:53:00.000-04:002011-10-07T15:53:00.169-04:00

Come check them out...maryfrances.biz Here is a sneak peak!

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Just a little card with some of the new Karen Foster Halloween collection. Don't you just love this pp...so eerie and spooky.  I also used a stamp from My Stampbox and some Nestablitites Dies.  This was a super easy card to make seeing that the paper pretty much did it all. Thanks for peaking!

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-63520306742973961322011-09-14T12:29:00.000-04:002011-09-14T12:29:03.485-04:00

Come check out my new bracelets I have been crreating over at maryfrances.biz.  Each bracelet is made using the Basic Grey fabric collection by MODA titled Origins.  The bones of the bracelet are made from cording then wrapped with fabric.  A small button with a snap closer hold syour sweet little treat on your wrist. Thanks for peaking!

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-7010827990502110922011-09-13T15:45:00.000-04:002011-09-13T15:45:36.687-04:00

I know, I am a slug...BIG TIME!  I have been busy...I promise.  Just not busy keeping up over here.  I have a few cards I made to show today.  Just a few.  One I did for the MFT weekly sketch challenge and one I did with some TT stamps I picked up at CKC Manchester in May....yes way back in May. Thanks for peaking! Not going to go nuts listing all the products here...why you ask?  Because I

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-2502057810228684722011-07-26T07:00:00.027-04:002011-07-26T07:00:05.861-04:00

Here are a couple of fun Karen Foster projects I did with the new Holiday Stamps and Paper Collection. You can see each new CHA summer product at Karen Foster Design. A little Christmas in July for you! And a close up of my pendant.  I stamped on some cardstock paper then sprayed it with a fixative so the ink would not run once I mod podged it.  I then covered the pendent with crystal glaze

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-73000541618896552282011-07-22T07:00:00.004-04:002011-07-22T07:00:08.452-04:00

I was so happy when Karen Foster asked me to make the Christmas Countdown Calendar sample for the new CHA Summer release.  I was also so excited to be working with this new line...it is so stinkin cute and fun!  Everyone is going to be scrapping their holiday photos with this one for sure! So, here is my calendar...and then some!  I cut out the shape of the calendar box from a circle of

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 Its that time of year again.  Crafty Retreat TIME!  Come one come all!  Bring your friends...bring your craftyness!! November 18-20, 2011 Meadowmere Resort Ogunquit Maine Your weekend package will include the following: Two (2) night accommodations, wine & cheese reception, dinner at Jonathan's, breakfast Saturday morning, brunch Sunday morning and a late check-out of 1pm. Coffee, tea and

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I am so happy with the lovely weather we have been having.  Our new pool is in and the kiddos where in it all weekend.  The water is at 82 degrees....LOVING IT! I wanted to share some warm weather inspiration for everyone...ENJOY! Have a super day everyone!

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-89000680001020209072011-05-23T20:47:00.000-04:002011-05-23T20:47:31.836-04:00

I created a few new pieces of jewelry using some of my favorite papers from Basic Grey, Hambly and jewelry findings from Sun and Moon Crafts.  So.....what do you think?  I picked up the plastic flowers at the CK convention that my girlfriend Helen and I went to last month....I got them in all kinds of colors.  I really am loving the oval shapes lately, they are small wood pieces I found at

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-14248428340454894772011-05-12T07:00:00.004-04:002011-05-20T07:14:04.892-04:00

Some spring t-shirt inspiration! I am loving my ruffling foot that I got for my machine a little while back.  It made making the ruffle for the top tshirt so easy.  I am thinking that ruffle would look super cute on a headband.

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-84346428635538480402011-05-10T10:03:00.001-04:002011-05-20T07:15:03.589-04:00

One of my favs. How can you not love this one, three cute kids, one cute dog and a bunch of cute stamps and scrapping goodies to play with. Lots of dimension in this layout.  I love to use layers of products to create texture and dept to my layouts!

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Well, this is a must have.... Check out Maryfrances.biz for more fun belts and goodies to make you feel pretty!  Thanks to my good friend Jen Strano at Strano Ribbon for all the ribbon scraps....yummy!

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-4394106007886803012011-05-04T15:02:00.000-04:002011-05-04T15:02:03.480-04:00

I have a few cards to share.  I have been working on cards for a few weeks.  I am loving the fact I am using up scraps and creating little pieces...each one being different than the one before it. I used a number of products from Karen Foster Design, stamps from MyStamp Box and May Arts Ribbon...as well as scraps from my stash.  The Halloween and Christmas papers are not even out yet...a

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-76003447490352733762011-04-30T09:46:00.000-04:002011-04-30T09:46:40.526-04:00

Check this out.  A Karen Foster feature.  My Peek-A-Boo box is the Lego one right at the top. Checkit out here also.

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-82551820099229241832011-04-27T15:46:00.000-04:002011-04-27T15:46:06.606-04:00

As seen on CraftPlace.org. Here is how to make them...plus a supply list. Mommy Style Card Supplies:Karen Foster Glitz and Glam Paper Karen Foster sweet Hearts Paper Karen Foster Mommy Style Sticker Sheet Bazzill Cardtock in White and Black May Arts Ribbon: Pink Chiffon Dot Misc pink cardstock Adhesive: Therm-o-web, Scrapbook Adhesives Directions: 1.Cut 5.5 x 4.5 inch cardstock base out of

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Just some fun projects using MyStamp Box stamps, Bazzil cardstock and other goodies from my stash!

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What a fun project for sure!  I got to team up with Jill Hildebrand who is a designer with me over at MyStampbox for a partner project.  Here is some of what I came up with... Now go check out what Jill came up with as well as the rest of my projects.

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-14619582209362301372011-02-20T07:59:00.005-05:002011-02-20T07:59:00.264-05:00

I made a set of these cards for my Mom for Christmas.  I used the MFT stamp set Winter In The City.  My mom just got a new puppy and she also lives in the city.  She is a quilter and fabric expert so I thought it would be fun to use fabic instead of paper for some of the images.  I used some fusible "Wonder Under" and attached that to the fabric pieces. Stamped on them and then cut them out. 

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-58159428446546479142011-02-18T07:58:00.000-05:002011-02-18T07:58:37.033-05:00

Just thought I would post some fun projects from the past.  Happy Friday everyone!

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-47121737819310295652011-02-11T10:00:00.038-05:002011-02-11T10:00:11.872-05:00

All Aboard!!! You’re now a passenger on the myStamp BOX Love Train! Let’s travel along the tracks to each of our talented designers and see the sites! We’re going to share all kinds of cool cards and projects on your journey today. We’re also going to giveaway some amazing stamp sets too! If you are just joining in, please visit the myStamp BOX blog to begin your journey. All aboard… let’s

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-31442530183514138132011-01-28T15:56:00.000-05:002011-01-28T15:56:05.582-05:00

I wanted to share one of the new stamp sets that MyStamp Box is coming out with this weekend at CHA. I love the pattern in each of these stamps. I also love that you can flip it over for solid color to mix and match with the pattern. Check it out....what do you think?  I stamped the cirlce in green and then added it to a scalloped circle.  I then stamped the square in a lite color onto my pp

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-65751652026106052052011-01-24T08:45:00.002-05:002011-01-24T08:45:42.648-05:00

The winners chosen randomly from all of the comments were: - from Jolene's Tuesday blog post... Denise B. who wrote "Beautiful colors!" - from Carolyn's Wednesday blog post... LaurieG who wrote "Oooohhh, every time I see a photo of that prize package I get so excited." and the two hidden prizes were located on: - Tania's Tuesday blog post... JennyKozar who wrote "Love your layouts - I would have

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-9716132395946976502011-01-22T12:02:00.003-05:002011-01-22T12:07:38.605-05:00

  I just wanted to thank everyone for stopping by my blog this week and taking a peak at all the new Karen Foster products...they are super fun!  I have some other projects to show you today, just a little sample of what I have been working on lately. Not the best photos but I thought I would share this layout.  This is only one half of my September Project 12 layouts.  That is my Mom with my

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-20512795613730568962011-01-21T01:05:00.003-05:002011-01-21T08:20:50.807-05:00

Today it is all about stamps...Karen Foster Stamp Sets. Here are the new football stamps... Here is the new sports fan stamp set...  Here is a small album I made using square coasters, scrappers floss, sports brads, football stickers and stacked stickers as well as the new football stamp set. And then some oldies but goodies using the Birthday and Christmas stamps sets.  These came out in

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-38475841836906611872011-01-20T01:43:00.004-05:002011-01-20T14:05:05.006-05:00

Hi Everyone!  Happy Thursday...one more day till Friday!  I can't wait.  My daughter Gail and I are having a girls night while the boys are at a Scout sleepover with Gregg.  We think we are going to the mall then home for some chick flicks and  popcorn.  Sounds divine...huh? I wanted to toss in a few new cards I just made for MyStamp Box.  You can see my tutorial on making pattern paper HERE.

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-83348044412427561672011-01-19T08:22:00.012-05:002011-01-19T12:42:29.542-05:00

Good Afternoon now!  Sorry this took so long to get the images uploaded.  I am not sure what was up but all is well now. I will be showing some projects from the Running Line today.  You can also check out the other new lines that Karen Foster is coming out with HERE. Here is a close up... And a card... Well that is it for me for today.  Don't forget to leave a comment wherever you go today.

Maryfranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242614059692541417noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436692770481710653.post-85237064540736006102011-01-18T06:53:00.000-05:002011-01-18T06:53:12.389-05:00

Good morning from snowy Massachusetts....UUGH another snow day. Don't get me wrong, they are fun, but they always lead to baking something fattening and drinking wine by 4pm. OK, maybe that is not so bad.  I have to see if I can get to the gym before this gets any crazier. It is day two of the Karen Foster sneak peaks. I am showing you the Family Fun line today. And this line has one of my new

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Want to take a peak?  I know you do so come on!! Welcome to the first day of an entire week of peeks at products that Karen Foster Design will be debuting at the upcoming CHA Winter show. To celebrate this release the Design Team will be hosting a giveaway contest on our blogs where you can enter to win one of FOUR fabulous prize packages each valued at more than $350! To enter your name in the

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KFD Sneak Peek Week Info Karen Foster Design will be kicking off a week of sneak peeks starting on Monday. Be sure to stop back here to see some of the new collections being released at the upcoming CHA show and to enter the drawing to win one of four FABULOUS prizes! Each prize has a value of over $350 and is jam packed with goodies... check it out! Here is a list of what is included in each

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HAPPY NEW YEARI hope the New Year brings you many celebrations in your life and the lives of your family!

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Merry Christmas Everyone!  I hope you and your family have a wonderful day!    I hope Santa is good to everyone!

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thought I would share some holiday ideas today. With only two more days left until the big day my house is all a flutter. Grady is counting the days until Santa comes and Gregg and I will be glad when you can't shop anymore. Gosh we need a break. I just love this Santa stamp from the Karen Foster.  They came out with some new stamp sets this summer and this was one of them.  Wait until you

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Hi Everyone, Merry Christmas!  I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season.  Today at MyStamp Box I am featuring these bookmarks I made.  Check them out! Don't you just love this Santa...he is just so cute.  I also used some Smooch Spritz on this bookmark.  I love the way it turned out.

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I created a few Thanksgiving Day Invites for a friend of mine last week.  She is always so appreciative of my work so when she asked me to come up with something I was really excited.  Here is what the front looked like.  On the inside she just typed up her own invite and added it in.  She loved them btw! I used Cricut Stretch You Imagination cartridge for the card base and cut out.  I then cut

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I made up a few samples for my pals over at Ink About It and wanted to toss this last one if for you to take a look at.  Anyone doing any Disney layouts?  I never finished my 4 album grouping I was doing from our trip in 2007.  One album for each park...ya right.  Here is all I got and it took over 3 years to get this one done. OK, off to catch up on STUFF!  Have a good one.

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I was asked to do some store samples for Ink About It, a fantastic stamping and scrapping store in Westford MA.  If you live in the area and have not been to the store you have got to go for a visit.  Linda and Laurie, the owners, are wonderful and so friendly.  And their staff is fantastic, and so helpful. So, when Linda asked me to make up some samples for them I jumped at the chance.  And

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Check out my sketch challenge I have going on over at MyStamp Box today. SKETCH #1 SKETCH #2 Thanks for stopping by.

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Just a little Trick or Treat update from last night.  The kids had a blast.  Gail won the bragging rights to the most candy this year....8 lbs 14 oz.  Grant and Grady's both came in at the same weight....4 lbs 4 oz.  All in all it was a good night for everyone. Here are some photos.  We had one ninja, one storm trooper and one "costume". Hope you all had a great night.

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I have a few more cards to share today. I have had thise tree stamp on my table for months...maybe even years, well a few years atleast.  I just had to use it.  I am very happy with the results...what do you think? Hey Alice!!  I used my Copics finally! Thanks for stopping by.

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Nothing scary about this cute card....check it out!  I used the BOO stamp set from MyStamp Box.Here is the stamp set if you want to see all the images you get.

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I thought I would share some fall inspired cards today.  I also have used up some scraps as well as some new MyStamp Box stamps I got in the mail a few weeks back.  One of my favorites is the BOO stamp set.  I just love Halloween and with it coming up at the end of the month I jumped right in and got working on a few projects.  But, I am not showing them today.  Just fall inspired.   The above

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Here are some fun peaks at the new Karen Foster Grandmother line coming out this month.  Lots of fun for layouts and cards. Thanks for taking a peak. '

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It's a WELCOME BLOG HOP today at myStampBOX and we are thrilled to introduce our new designers to you. Come visit all of our returning design members' blogs and you will be introduced to our new team members one by one. Make sure to leave a comment on each participating blog and another one once you are back here. On the way enjoy our welcoming cards made with our fun myStampBOX stamps. But

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I thought I would show off a few cards I made using the new Karen Foster Vintage Valentine Line.  Like the Vintage Easter for last year KF has done it again and come out with thier vintage take on valentines...and I just love it.  Here are a few cards I made using papers, stickers, clear pockets, and metal embellishments which are a must have for all your "Lovely" projects. Have a super

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Just wanted to show off some more back to school layouts for 2010. I used the Royal Flush alphas from MyStamp Box on these layouts as well as the one I showed last week. It really is a cool font. I also used some tid bits from other stamps sets like A Flower For You (red and black dots on Grant's Layout) and Bits and Pieces (word celebrate in bottom right of Grant's Layout) Check them out!  BTW

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Wanted to pop in and show you all a few layouts I just finished up using the MyStamp Box Royal Flush Alpha Stamps....my favorite alpha for sure. Here is one of Gail on her first day of 7th Grade. Grant and Grady's will be posted this weekend. This last shot is of a MyStamp Box Flower For You (small box) that I just thought looked so cool as a silloutte stamped on the patterned paper. Thanks

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Hey Hey Blog Hoppers. Hop on over to MyStamp Box today for the Blog Show with Core’dinations. You have got to check out all awesome projects the team has created using MyStamp Box stamps and Core'dinations cardstock. Here is my project!  I only used Core'dinations cardstock....nothing else.  And the cherry on the top was my awesome Royal Flush Alphas for the word HI!  I also used the snowflake

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I have a super easy Paper Piecing Tutorial on the myStamp Box Blog today....come check it out.

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Well, the day has come around again....The First Day of School.  Gail is now in 7th, Grant 5th and Grady 3rd.  New Schools for both Gail and Grant.  All the kiddos were super happy to go back. They could not wait to get back to seeing their friends and teachers.  Well, off to clean my house and the dog...yes he got a direct hit from his stinking friend the skunk last night.  And he is depressed

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Anyone up for a challenge?  Well, head on over to MyStamp Box and check out my color challenge. Here is a close up of my Santa...love this stamp set.  I also cut up all the word stamps that came with this set and created a background.  Love this also. Hope you all have a great day!

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Fun with flowers...

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Hey Hey Everyone!  Happy day today!  Today my sweet little boy turns 10.  Can't believe how time flies.  The sweet little boy woke up at 3:50 am...5 minutes before he was born.  Gregg found him sound asleep this morning in the study with Sports Center on.  He must have come down and put it on and then fell back asleep. He woke to find a decaf coffee...don't judge now!  With it was an apple pie

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Check out these little cuties... You can see more fun projects over at the myStamp Box blog today...I am the "Show and Tell" girl for today!

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Super busy day here trying to clean up after our long weekend down the Cape.  We had a great time visiting with one of my oldest and dearest friends Jill.  When my kids talk about having a really, and I mean REALLY, good friend we call that friend "Your Jill".  Everyone should have a Jill. So, here is a new hat I made with some of my "Deco" flowers on it made from t-shirt scraps.  I used the same

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ATTENTION ALL STAMPERS! Design Team Call myStampBOX is looking for a few new Designers to join our team this Fall. If you are enthusiastic about our stamps, love to stamp and know a thing or two about blogging, you are the right match for us. We are interested in designers with a variety of styles who can creatively showcase myStampBOX designs in their cards, altered art and scrapbook layouts

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I have a fun layout to show you today.  I used my stash of myStamp Box stamps and some new Karen Foster Football stickers.  Check this out! Here is a close up of my journaling area.  I used the journaling lines and memory date stamp from JUST ADD NOTES set.  For the memory stamp I flipped the stamp and stamped a green base then turned the stamp over and stamped the date. For the football below

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LUCKY NUMBER 7.....ROBIN! Robin said..."Love the inspiration and really love the new line." Robin, Send me an email to maryfrances@townisp.com with your address and I will get your information to Karen Foster so you can receive your prize pack. Thank you to everyone for visiting my blog last week and taking a peek at the new KF line.  Please stop by again and check out what I am working on and

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Sorry for the delay ladies.  I will have the winner of the Karen Foster Prize Pack posted tomorrow morning. One one more day to wait.  Enjoy your Sunday!

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Well, this is it...the last day of sneaks.  I hope you enjoyed checking out the new products from Karen Foster Design.  Do you have a favorite so far?  Let me know when you comment. Now, Christmas stamps are not just for Christmas anymore.  Check out this birthday card I made using the present stamp.  Here is the stamp set.  See the two pieces of the present in the top right? Here is my card

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Here is some more fun from Karen Foster.  Today I will be showing you my Peek A Box project as well as a layout that uses the Little Boy line of papers and stickers...both cardstock and stacked.  NOTE: Excuse the photos, as you can see there are dents in my layout.  ACE sat on it the other day right before I got my photos taken...what a good dog...NOT! Here is my box.  My youngest son has less

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So, I have this little machine called a sewing machine and up until about 6 months ago it has been pretty neglected.  I once, way back when, was an avid quilter and pretty much quilted or sewed every day of my life.  This the little hobby of scrapbooking and paper arts kind of took over my life and sent me in another direction other then my sewing machine. Well the bug has hit me again and I

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Hello Everyone!! Day 3 of KF sneaks is here.  Here is another layout using the new Dog line from Karen Foster.  The cutest stickers, both cardstock and clear can be found in this collection.  If you have a favorite pooch that you have shots of....mine is asleep on his chair as I type, you have got to grab some of this line and get working. I cut out the dog color and tags from a sheet of

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Well, I am back with a few peaks from Karen Foster's new Dog Line.  Just love this line and how fun the papers and stickers are.  And of course it does not hurt that I have one of the most handsome pups around.  These layouts feather "Ace The Sock Eating Dog"...our family pet. I have to tell you that these are not my CHA projects that I am showing you.  I, like an idiot, did not take any photos

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Hi All!  Just wanted to let you know that I will have some Karen Foster Sneak Peaks coming this week.  But, you should go check out my friends Alice and Carol's blogs....Alice has the most adorable KF project posted right now.  And if you post a comment you could win some wonderful supplies from one of the new KF collections being released at the end of the month at CHA Summer! Be back later..

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I know that Father's Day has passed but I thought I would share a few cards I made with some myStamp Box stamps. Here they are... Thanks for stopping by today...have a great one!

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Welcome to the Jump into Summer Blog Hop with myStamp BOX and our preferred product partners (Helmar, PK Glitz and Kiki Art)! If you have just happened upon my blog today, you may want to head to the start of the blog hop, the myStamp BOX blog. Here is our Summer Blog Hop schedule just in case you missed anyone: myStamp BOX Blog Virginie Tracey Cherie Helmar Adhesives Jing-Jing Jolene

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I thought I would share a little His and Hers Graduation card ideas with you today.  With jut two stamps and some fun paper, and a very little time you can create one of these cards to give to that special "His or Her" graduate. I used the myStamp Box set Bits and Pieces for both of these cards.  What a fun set!  I think this one is becoming one of my new favs.  Here is a close up of the "His"

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You should really break out those stamps and some cardstock and make yourself a few simple but beautiful cards.  Here is one I did right before I went to bed last night.  All it took was a card form (you can make your own), two stamp pads, and one stamp.  Grant is going to give this to one of his teachers as a thank you.  TFL! Supplies Used:  Worldwin Star Cardform, myStamp Box Bits and Pieces

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Here is another fun card I made with my new He Loves Me myStamp Box stamps.   I stamped each petal then cut them out.  I created a flower and placed it onto a piece of Memory Box Jubilee paper.  I then used a thin sharpie to create the same type of lines around my petals around the outside of my card.  I think it ties it together very nicely.  A fun little Karen Foster bling brad in the middle

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I have been into cards lately and sure am having fun making them.  My  new myStamp Box stamps help out in this area as well. Now I need to pack these up and give them to my Mom, she still sends and gives handwritten cards...I just love that.  Do you send handwritten cards?  Lots of my scrapping friends do and I am very lucky to be on the receiving end of some masterpieces.  I keep some on

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Happy Tuesday Everyone!  I hope you all had a great weekend.  Here in the US we had yesterday off to celebrate Memorial Day and all our Veterans.  My family had a great day walking in our town parade and then we had some of the Cub Scout families over for a BBQ. Today I want to show you a project I did, well two, and I have more in the works using the myStamp Box Stamps.  In particular I used the

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I have a few cards to share with you today. I have been loving all the fun myStamp Box stamps I have been playing with latley. I don't have that many sets in my stash yet so my friend Jolene sent me some more to play around with. The top card uses the Funky Circles,  I really like this set.  I used a few different color stamp pads so I could match my paper flowers.  I think this came out so cool

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I made this fun gift tag, or you could even make a card out of it.  It's as big as a card seeing I used a WW brown paper card circle as the base, inked the edges in blue and then attached a large manilla tag over it. I got these tags from Staples.  I used them a long time ago for a class I taught.  I stamped the edges of the tag with one of the stamps from my myStamp Box Road Trip set.  The

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The rain is coming and as you all know paper and water do not play well together.  We have decided to move our SCRAPPING AND CRAFTING YARD SALE to next Saturday, the 15th of May. If you are in the Boston area you should come and check it out.  Lots and lots of goodies and really cheap. May 15th769 Front StreetWeymouth, MA

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I just finished posting this card I made to the myStamp Box gallery.  I created the flower using the straight line stamp from the Just Add Notes set.  I curved the line a little to form the petals and then stamped it twice to form the entire petal.  I created 5 petals, cut them out and colored them in with Copic Markers.  I also used the Handle with Care seal and tag stamps from the Road Trip

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So, I have three scrapping buddies that live in MA with me.And with scrapping buddies you have lots of scrapping supplies. And then you have more supplies, and more and more and more.At some point you need to purge and get rid of these supplies, but how? Well this is how.You have a HUGE yard sale with your three scrapping buddies.You all get together on a beautifully sunny day, we hope, and sell

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Sorry ladies but I have been MIA for awhile.  We were in DC last week on vacation and now I am just catching up.  Got a class I am working on and on Saturday Grady makes his first communion. So, we are super busy running around.  I will be back soon with more goodies to show. Have a great day!!

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Come check out my challenge over at the myStamp Box BLOG  today.  This is my first challenge as a new Design Team Member...I am so excited.  Hope you like it...its realy fun!

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Hey Everyone!  I have something really fun to show you today.  I got my new myStamp Box stamps the other day and I have a project to show you. I used the Road Trip stamps to make the cover of my little journal.  I also used the tag stamp to create the binding for the spine of the book.  I paired the stamps up with some Karen Foster Travel papers and embellishments  and they work PERFECT together.

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I wanted to show off one of my Karen Foster projects that I did for CHA Winter.  I was assigned to alter one of the new Design-It Drawer Units they came out with and I chose a sports theme. All the products used are from Karen Foster.  Here are some links to what I used.  Design-It Drawers Baseball Theme, Basketball Theme, Hockey Theme, Football Theme, Soccer Theme, Sports Fan products. If you

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I have been working on Christmas 09 layouts when I can. This layout is for Gail's album. I am also trying to use up my stash. I have a large plastic bin filled with all my Christmas projects and make it a point to use what I have before I purchase anything new. Below is a close up of the trees. I love they way they came out. Supplies Used: Fancy Pants and My Minds Eye Holiday Lines. I cut the

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I am so excited! I got my new myStamp Box stamps the other day and can't wait to get working on my first project. I will be reveiling it on April 21st! Check out the MyStamp Box Blog here. The two sets I got are Road Trip and Just Add Words. How fun! Helen and I finished up our Project 12 March pages on Wednesday and we are so excited. We are caught up. What a great feeling.Here is a close up

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