ABC Friday: wine bottle tag

It's Friday which means it's the end of another working week for me, Mary J, so I'm happy!  And what I really look forward to on a Friday after work is a large glass of wine!  And happily my friends also like to share a bottle with me so I decided to get a bottle of champers to share with one of them and I made this wine bottle tag to present it with...

Mmmmmm, I am going to be popular!  Here's a close up because that photo is not great...

 

I love this retro mama!  She is from the Domestic Goddess set by illustrator Pien DaPino and it's perfect for those fun cards us women like to laugh at!  I used a variety of Pink Petticoat papers and a large scallop border die by My Favorite Things.

Okay, well I'm off to enjoy this bottle with my friend - I hope you have a lovely evening planned too.  I'll be back tomorrow with Stampbook Saturday!

Mary J x

 

Trendsetting Spotlight on Sheila!!

While searching through the Inlinkz from the past few challenges, I saw this SUPER cute card from Sheila, so I wanted to put her in the spotlight today...isn't it adorable!!

It truly is...UDDERLY adorable! It uses the Oh Crop set, and we all KNOW you all are HUGE fans of that one!! I love the border, the papers, well, all of it...it's just too cute!!

Thanks for playing along Sheila, and enjoy your time in the spotlight!!

Wednesdays Trends: using negative die cuts

Hi everyone, it's Mary J here with this week's Wednesday trends.  Today I want to show you ways to use the "negative" pieces from die cutting.  I've been using this technique more and more recently as I love my dies but wanted to get more out of them.  You may want to get a cup of tea and settle in as I have a few examples to show you! 

So, first up is a very simple form of this technique...

You know, I think this is one of my most favourite images EVER!  This cheeky monkey is from the Jungle Out There set by illustrator Melyssa Connolly.  As you can see, I simply lined up a couple of die clouds using low tack tape on a piece of white cardstock, put it through my die cutting machine and then popped it on foam pads over some blue patterned paper for extra depth.  I then layered a couple more cloud die cuts to create a bit more interest.

Now on my second card (using the same Jungle Out There set) I did a similar thing but I first die cut the label, used a wood grain stamp on it and then die cut the leaves.  The trick here is to keep the die as simple as possible otherwise intricate die cuts can get "lost" in the patterns. 

So I have one more example to show you.  This time I used the beautiful Blossom By Blossom set by illustrator Torico.  I die cut a large flower from a piece of white cardstock and then ran it through my machine with an embossing folder to create more interest...

Well I hope I have inspired you to try this technique to get more from your dies.  If you have any other way you use this technique, please leave me a comment here with a link to your project as I would love to see it!  See you on Friday with my ABC Friday project - ttfn!

Mary J x

 

Trendsetter Tuesday-Mary Johnson!!!!

Hello TSG fans, and welcome to this week's Trendsetter Tuesday post!! This week, we are introducing another one of our NEW Trendsetters, Mary Johnson!

Here is a bit of info about Mary, if you don't already know her :)

Mary has been a longtime fan of There She Goes, so she has found her way into our spotlight a couple times...I  just adore her work, and I was THRILLED when she said she would join us!! Here are three of her gorgeous cards that I chose, but seriously, she has SO many amazing creations!!

Her first uses the ADORABLE Lucky Duck set...and I LOVE what she did with it. It's so fresh, and well..perfect. :)

Her second uses the  Shiver Me Timbers set....EEKS!! I LOVE the colors, the water border...all of it!

And finally, I ADORE her card using Nutmeg...the coloring on her hair is SO fun!! Great embellishments, and papers...it's just FUN!

Well, that is it for me for now! Be sure to check out Mary's Blog for more of her gorgeous creations!

TSG209-Circles

This week our challenge is brought to us by our Trendsetter of the week, Mary!  She has challenged us to make a card or project using circles, whether they be die cuts, or on patterned paper, think round!!

To be eligible for the giveaway, create a NEW card or project using circles, and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until 11pmEST. The winner will be announced on the following Monday (June 3rd). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the lookout to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG209 so we can check out your beautiful work!

The winner of TSG208 is: Jo Hooper  

Here are your random numbers:

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Need some inspiration to help you get started? Check out these great cards made by the following Trendsetters!

~ Kim O'Connell

~Torico

~ Jenny
~ Mary J
~Tracy V
~Wendy P
~Tracy M.
Karin Åkesdotter

Release Week In Review (May 19th-May 25th)

What is Week In Review (WIR)?- WIR is where we showcase cards made by the Trendsetters and myself throughout the week. Not only to you get to see gorgeous projects made using TSG stamps, but you also have a chance to WIN one of these cards! Leave a comment on this post and next WIR I will choose a winner using a random number generator. That person will then get to pick out their favorite card and the Trendsetter that created it will send it to them :)

Last Week's Winner Is: Kris B

Here are your random numbers:

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Be sure to email Jessi96@yahoo.com to claim your winnings!

Kim O'Connell (Aquaholic)

Kim O'Connell (Amalia Ballerina)

Kim O'Connell (Poppy)

Kim O'Connell (Gloria)

Sandra (Aquaholics)

Sandra (Aquaholics)
 

Sandra (Poppy)

Sandra (You Are Loved)


Jessie(Aquaholic)

Jessie(Poppy)

Jessie(Aquaholic) 

Jessie(You Are Loved)

 Jessie(Gloria)

Tracy M. (Amalia Ballerina)

Tracy M. (Gloria)

Tracy M. (You Are Loved)

Torico (Aquaholic)

Torico (Amalia Ballerina)

Torico (Gloria)

Torico (You Are Loved)

Wendy P (You are Loved)

Wendy P (Gloria)

Wendy P (Poppy)

Karin (Aquaholic)

Mary J (Poppy)

Mary J (Gloria)

And the May Winners Are....

Thank you so much for participating in this month's Blog Hop Challenges! We love our fans, and appreciate each and every one of you!!

Here are the winners from the Blog Hop Challenges:

The winner of the Aquaholic Blog Hop Challenge is:Mary-Anne V

Here are your random numbers:

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chosen from Tracy M's blog

The winner of the Poppy/Amalia Ballerina Blog Hop Challenge is:Jules

Here are your random numbers:

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chosen from Danielle's blog

The winner of the Gloria Blog Hop Challenge is: Cathy

Here are your random numbers:

20

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chosen from Jessie's blog

The winner of the You Are Loved Blog Hop Challenge is: mariangel

Here are your random numbers:

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chosen from Torico's blog.

And the winner of the release party chat is:Lezlye Hardwick-Lauterbach

Here are your random numbers:

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Be sure to email me at Jessi96@yahoo.com with your current mailing info to claim your prize! :)

You Still Have Time To Hop...

You still have until 5pm EST time tomorrow to hop along and comment to win!! Hope to see you tomorrow night at the release party on Facebook. It starts at 9pmEST!! 

Aquaholic Blog Hop Challenge

Amalia Ballerina/Poppy Blog Hop Challenge

Gloria Blog Hop Challenge

You Are Loved Blog Hop Challenge

You Are Loved Blog Hop Challenge

Here we are on our final day of peeks! We hope you have enjoyed hopping along, and you still have time to hop!! 

It has been awhile since we released a flower set from Torico, so this month, we have a GORGEOUS one from her! I can only imagine the elegant cards you all will make with this gorgeous set.

You Are Loved is a 4x4 set that includes a total of 5 stamps and will sell for $12.00.

Would you like to win the new You Are Loved stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, May 25th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

LET THE PARTY BEGIN!!

We're interrupting our usual schedule for a VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Friends, Trendsetter's past and present are hijacking the blog today!! Why?! Because it's a very special day for the owner of our FAVORITE stamp company! Yep, it's Jessica's birthday!! Woot! Woot!

She's a one of a kind lady who takes fabulous care of her customers and design team, so we couldn't let this day just slide by without doing something EXTRAORDINARY now could we?! Nope! Not us! We've been busy behind the scenes scheming and plotting....

A SURPRISE BIRTHDAY BLOG HOP!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESS!! Enjoy your special day...just for you!

Gloria Blog Hop Challenge

Here we are on day three of this month's peeks, and we hope you are having fun hoping along with us! Be sure to leave comments, especially if you want to win a prize!! :)

Wendy Leach’s newest addition to her Sock Goblin line, Gloria…well, she is sure to find her way into your heart, and make you love her just like you love Phyllis and Larry!

Gloria is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 3 stamps and will sell for $9.00. This set will be available for purchase on Saturday, May 25^th at 11pmEST.

 

Would you like to win the new Gloria stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, May 25^th  with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Poppy/Amalia Ballerina Blog Hop Challenge

Here we are, on the second night of peeks for this month's release, and we have two new sets for you from Megan Suarez.

This month we have two new sets from Megan Suarez: Amalia Ballerina and Poppy. I just LOVE Megan’s style, and we hope you do too! Amalia is the sweetest dancer, and Poppy is the newest of our Spice Girls.

Poppy is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 5 stamps and will sell for $9.00.

Amalia Ballerina is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 3 stamps, and will sell for $9.00.

Both sets will be available on Saturday, May 25^th at 11pmEST.

Would you like to win both the new sets from Megan Suarez? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, May 25th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Aquaholic Blog Hop Challenge

Here we are at day one of this month's There She Goes sneak peeks. Today is our first day of peeks, of which we will have four. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the hop!

Melyssa is back from a short break with a new set for us, and we were so excited about it, we had to show it off day one of our peeks!! She is getting us ready for summer with her signature style, and I’m just not sure if it can get ANY cuter than this!! With three adorable character images, and lots of accessories and sentiments, she will have you using this set for everything from party decorations to greeting cards!

Aquaholic is a 6x8 set that includes a total of 26 stamps and will sell for $24.00. This set will be available for purchase at 11pmEST on Saturday, May 25^th.

Would you like to win the new Aquaholic stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, May 25th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.