Sunday, May 4, 2008

CELEBRATING ONE YEAR WITH MFT BLOG CANDY

Wow....is all I can say. My friend Deb and I just returned from the Arlington Stamp event and we had a blast meeting so many wonderful people.

I am a bit tired and have about a million things to do so this post is gonna be short! ****I will be sure to post lots of pictures and stuff about the trip this week..so stay tuned.

In the meantime---Here is a MFTeaser featuring the new mini set that will be released by My Favorite Things on Wednesday night (right after the release party on Splitcoast Stampers from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m). Join us for fun, contests, MFTeasers and your chance to be the next My Favorite Guest Designer).

This set is adorable--it is called "Friends Furever." I thought a fun way to showcase the boy hugging his dog was to frame them in a shadow box. (See Shadow box tutorial here.)

I created the shadowbox and cut an extra triangle for the roof. I used my word window punch to create little "shingles" to adhere on top of it.

The images are colored with Prismacolor pencils and Copics.

Materials used: Stamps-Friends Furever (My Favorite Things); Brilliance black ink; Prismacolor pencils; Copics; cardstock-white, caramel, choc chip, olive (Stampin' Up!); brads (Paper Studio); Scor-Pal; Scor-Tape; word window punch (SU!); dimensionals (SU!).

TIME TO CELEBRATE - BLOG CANDY: May marks my one year anniversary as a designer for My Favorite Things stamps. Kim has graciously provided ALL OF THE NEWEST RELEASES (all three of em!) for me to give away! Woohoo! You rock Kim and I am so honored to be on MFT and grateful for your friendship!

Just post a comment on this blog post and let me know one of YOUR FAVORITE THINGS!!! Random.Cara will pick a winner on Thursday morning. As always, subscribers can post twice!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Karen Kelly said...

this card is adorable--love the shingles! Congrats on your 1 year anniversary designing with MFT...how awesome that Kim is helping you celebrate! One of my favorite things is my daughter's giggle. I'm sure every Mom would agree that when your little peanut starts laughing and giggling, it's just the cutest sound. I've chased Maddie around the house with the video camera just because she thinks it's funny and I want to be able to listen to her laughing like that forever!

Aimee said...

One of my favorite things is my copic markers and I still collecting them...

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your one year anniversary with MFT! My favorite thing is to spend time with my girls. I gotta get all the hugs and kisses I can while they still want me around. They're hitting those pre-teen years. :)

Mia

Anonymous said...

Your sample is amazing!! One of "mft" is THIN MINT Edy's icecream. It isn't available all year and I am afraid that after I finish the half gallon in my freezer there will be no more until next year. (Luckily I exercise because I eat way too much!!!)
donnacalamari@msn.com

Traci Godbee said...

congrats on a year- I love reading your blog- My favorite thing is my family!! My 3.5 year old is my stamping buddy :)

Janine said...

Love your card and one of my favourite things is walks on the beach with a 4 legged friend and the one you love.

Unknown said...

One of my most favorite things is to listen to my kids laughing...I mean really laughing, the kind you think you might have an accident kind...that is my most favorite thing.
Dawn
#207

Anonymous said...

Who can pick one thing? maybe candy, maybe patterened paper, maybe stamps.....get the idea?
Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

This is such a cool set. Love all the dog stamps that have come out from MFT. I think one of my favorite things is having vacation days, where I don't have to go anywhere, just do the things I love to do like spending time with the kids, cooking, gardening, and crafting.

Wendy Gorton

HolyCute said...

Hi Cammie!!!

My name Is Sarah and I am from Isreal, Yes, you got that far!!

One of my favorite things is the smell of chocolate cake, a minute before it's done.

Thanks for a great blog candy!!!

I will keep my fingers crossed (I never won anything before...).

Have a great day! :)

Tanya said...

Happy Anniversary MFT! I'd have to say one of my favorite things is to have big family gatherings when we (hubby, daughter, and I) go home. We're a military family and have missed out on so many family events, little and big, it's nice to have everyone together for a change. My other favorite thing to do is to get together with a girlfriend to stamp:)

Jessika said...

One of my favorite things is the smell of black StazOn ink! I don't know why but it is!

Erin... said...

such a cute card!!!

one of my favorite things is the first ice cream cone of the season from my favorite i.c. stand!!!

Erin... said...

and here's my second post for being a subscriber!!!! congrats on your 1 year as well!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Carolyn, congrats on your hits! What a fantastic card. My favourite thing would have to be a long lie-in on the weekend *bliss*. Lots of love, Denise in the UK
denisemorgans@aol.com

Anonymous said...

Congrats! When all of my children are together and they are all happy. This is one of my favorite things!

Gretchen said...

one of my favorite things is summer! I love to be outside and in the sunshine! Thanks for the awesome blog candy!

Gretchen

dpkennedy said...

One of my favorite things is to walk in the woods...quiet, birds, moss, wildflowers, mushrooms....I'll be heading out for a hike soon!!

Carolyn, congratulations on 1 year! Your card is gorgeous! I love the roof shingles! Fabulous!!

Shelby said...

Congrats on your anniversary!

One of my favorite things is fresh new sheets on the bed. :)

specialcraftmom4 said...

One of my favorite things is your Blog! I love looking at my list of fav. Blogs (:

Anonymous said...

One of my favorite things is my kitty, Mia. I'm an animal lover, so coming home to my snuggly kitty after a long day at work is great!

Anonymous said...

One of my favorite things is of course stamping!!!! I just have to have this set - sooo adorable!!!

Jen said...

One of my favorite things would be snowboarding in fresh powder, through the tree's on a quiet day in the mountains with my hubby. Riding on the chairlift and looking back and seeing the incredible snow covered scenery. It literally takes your breath away...so majestic!

Great giveaway and congrats on the year anniversary.

Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Cammie, I love your work. Well,One of My Favorite Things is Children. I love being around kids and working with kids. There is nothing more valuable in this world than the love and trust of a child.

Angel said...

Holy hannah, look at all the posts! I'm so jealous of you and Deb! Sounds like y'all had a blast! One of my favorite things? Free time!! To stamp or do whatever I want, guilt-free! A very close 2nd fave thing would have to be ice cream!!! Thanks for a chance to win and congrats on your 1 yr anniversary!!!!

Anonymous said...

My favorite thing is to spend time with my almost 4 year old son. I also love spending time with my pets including my 6 month old Golden Retriever so I would really love to win the Furever Friends set! :) Congrats on 1 year blogging!!!
Michelle H in NY

Anonymous said...

Oh, Cammie, I love dogs, they are "one of my favorite things"! Your blog usually has me laughing. I always find great cards like this one. The boy is so sweet hugging his big ol' dog. Congrats on your year designing w/ MFT!
smiles-Lori

Anonymous said...

Almost forgot my 2nd post...
The shingle idea is clever, wish I could "see" things "out of the box".
-Lori

Erika M. said...

Favorite things - reading a good book, sunsets, scrapbooking, watching my daughter grow into a beautiful young lady.

Sarah Gough said...

Congrats on your anniversary!

One of my favourite things is introducing someone to stamping, and seeing their face light up when they realise "I can do this!" I think being creative is such a blessing - it's a wonderful thing to share.

abi said...

Congrats on your 1 year aniversary! One of my favorite things is new stamps! : )

Anonymous said...

Cute, cute stamp. Congrats on the anniversary. One of my favorite things is an evening at home with my husband, sipping wine, eating popcorn and watching a movie.

Ila said...

I love your card...it is Amazing!! My favorite thing.....chocolate!!
TFS!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Carolyn!! The card is wonderful, but you knew that already!! ; ) Many hugs!

Anonymous said...

I just remembered I can post twice!! : ) Here's to another year!!

Maureen said...

That card is adorable!! Congrats on your year with MFT - you are an awesome stamper!

My fave thing right now has got to be my Copic markers - they've made me LOVE to color!!

Andrea said...

Congrats on the 1 year with MFT! One of my favorite things right now is dessert, which due to gestational diabetes is limited right now...which probably makes it even more desired!

Hey Hey Paula said...

Congratulations. One of my favorite things is spending time with my family.

Hey Hey Paula said...

Here's my second post since I'm a subscriber through Google Reader and my second favorite thing is a good book. I love to read!

Unknown said...

One of my favorite things is when I am able to spend one on one time with one of my girls. They are 7,5, and 3. They all love it when they get mommy all to them self.

Julie

Amanda Pedro said...

Happy Anniversary. Great ideas you give.
My favorite thing these days is when my kids are having a fun time on our adventures. Spring is awesome!

Shannon said...

Love the card and congrats on your 1 yr. with MFT! Thanks for a chance to win! ~Shannon in VA

mspiggy7 said...

Congrats on your anniversary with MFT. Love your creative blog. My favorite PEOPLE would be my grandchildren, but my favorite THINGS have to be Chocolate & card making. Thanks for the blog candy contest. MarleneA/mspiggy (marleneackley@yahoo.com)

Anonymous said...

a favorite thing for me is relaxing outside on nice day, sun on my face, cool breeze, and that moment or two when I forget about any and all responsibilities!! bliss!! congrats on 1 year!!

Anonymous said...

One of my favorite things is chocolate chip cookie dough. Thanks for the blog candy chance. Michelle B. in St. Louis

Anonymous said...

one of my favorite things the sounds of waves at night. we stayed in this wonderful place in Puerto Rico right on the beach and I would hear the waves each night. It was like no other. I summon that memory from time to time

Barbara from Ct

Unknown said...

Super cute card Cammie!! Congrats on your anniversary and glad you had fun over the weekend!! One my mfts is to hear my children giggling - can't beat it! :)

Kerry said...

One of my favorite this is puppy dogs, so I'm very excited to see these new sets! It would be even better to actually win one.

Unknown said...

it might seem obvious but oine of my favourite things is stamping =)

Laura lok said...

one of my favorite things is that stamping has opened up a whole new world to me over the past 10 years and I have made so many new friends in doing so more then any other hobby I have had.

Tammy said...

One of my favorite things is to go camping with my boys and my DH. We only have gone twice...but it's so relaxing and quiet and just fun family times together in a campground and a teeny tiny camper. This year I will bring some stamping stuff! woohoo! Hopefully this stamping stuff! ;o)

Tammy said...

And for my second post...another favorite thing is friends in the stamping world! Gosh ....I love meeting new people and making new friends on SCS and blogging! What a glorious group of women we stampers are! I raise a toast to us all!

Louise said...

Since I'm a subscriber, this is my second comment! Another one of my favorite things is to spend time visiting creative blogs (just like this one...).

Congratulations again on your 1 year with My Favorite Things!

Louise

Lisa F said...

Happy 1 year anniversary!!!!!! I love warm summer nights sitting on the back porch just listening to the noises. Also - chocolate is one of my favorite things too!

Bandon, Oregon said...

It's me Faith!! One of my favorite things is checking out this Blog!!! and Hoping I win the candy!!! Thanks so much!!!
Faith

Kathie Tice said...

One of my favorite things is a day like today - 73 degrees and sunny. We sure deserve it after the winter we had!

Kim Ross said...

Oh, there are so many wonderful things... My Favorite Things include flip-flops and Swedish Fish. :)

Anonymous said...

One of my favorite things is reading all the wonderful blogs! Love seeing photos especially !

Thanks for sharing your talents with the likes of me :)

Anonymous said...

My favotire thing is a good laugh from my daughter.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Bonnie said...

Congratulations!! How fabulous to be able to reach out to so many people with your wonderful creations!! My most favorite-ist thing in the whole wide world is my family! 'nuff said!!

Cynthia said...

Here's my second entry. My other favorite thing is hot coffee and cold beer!!! Cynthia

Anonymous said...

One of my favorite things is the sound of a newborn baby crying. It is so innocent. Congratulations on your anniversaries!

Tina P

Anonymous said...

Just posting for a 2nd time as a subscriber. Thanks!
SueD

Cat said...

it's been an entire year already? congratulations! i only own a couple of MFT stamp sets and haven't quite warmed up to the headless people, yet :)

so, my favorite thing? spending time enjoying life with my husband, daughter, extended family, and good friends. i'd give it all up for more of that!

Judi said...

Wow, how did I not see this post sooner. Love this shadow box, that is absolutely adorable. Let's see one of my favorite things.... summer vacation and spending it with my kids. I can't wait!

Regan said...

Easy- my family and crafting- sometimes they dont like eachother though--lol you cant be in two places at once right!!

MamatoOne said...

Wow! Congratulations! One of my favorite things is the ocean or really anything to do with water, lakes, swimming pools, something very calming to me to stare at the water and listen to the sounds.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary of being a terrific designer for MFT. One of my favorite things is being able to read my blogs without interruptions.

-*Linda*-

Cat Tidwell said...

Ok, 2nd comment, and my next favorite thing would have to be my spending time with my grandson. I dont get to see him often and each time I do its special to me! (yay! finally got the subscribe thingy to work!)

Anonymous said...

Congrats to you on your anniversary at MFT! I think one of my favorite things is living on a lake and the neverending wildlife that comes to visit. I enjoy your blog daily.

Kacey Elliott said...

Oh how cool! One of my favorite things is fresh out of the oven chocolate chip cookies! Love 'em! Thanks for the chance to win Cammie! Love that dog house too!

Kacey Elliott said...

And for my second chance, another one of my favorite things is time alone!

Anonymous said...

Congrats! One of my favorite things is being a MOM! and making others happy.

***Olive Blossom*** said...

For my second chance. My other favorite thing is a cold/ rainy day, a fire in the fireplace, a cup of hot cocoa and time to myself to read, stamp or create.

Anonymous said...

this card is superberbly fantastical!!!! One of my fave things is reading a book with a cup of tea curled in a chair on a rainy day. love it!

Elizabeth said...

Congrats on one year! I think one of my favorite things is MOMS Club, without them I don't know what I'd do!

A said...

Looks like ya'll had fun in arlington. Wish I could have been there too. Maybe next year. I'm close enough to come!! Thanks for the chance to win some candy!!

Emily N. said...

One of my favorite things is spending summers in Michigan's U.P. at parents summer cottage! LOVE IT! Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary with MFT! YEAH!

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary! I love your work it is amazing. I look forward to your future post

Anonymous said...

My favorite thing is being able to stamp. I love all my latest supplies, and I am always looking for more.

Happy Anniversary that was so sweet of Kim to give you candy to pass to us.

You girls ROCK!!

Lisa T said...

Ohmigosh, I absolutely LOVE this doggie set. :-) Thanks for sharing this oppotunity with us!

Anonymous said...

Whoo-hoo! Thanks for the chance at some yummy candy!! My favorite thing is my family (and stamps, of course!!)
Heather B.

Susan C said...

Congrats on your first anniversary!
I enjoy your blog and can't wait to see what is yet to come!

B said...

Congrats on the 1 year with MFT! :-) That's awesome. One of my favorite things is having time with my fiancee. We live far apart so I treasure all our moments together. :-) Thanks for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

One of my favorite things is my little boy asleep with the cat - so cute! Love the stamps - can't beleive it has been a year! Hope I win!

Joan F said...

Hi,
I just love your blog. The cards you create are just wonderful.
My favorite thing is chocolate ice cream. Yum!!!!
Joan F.
New Jersey

Joan F said...

#2 as a subscriber! I also love y6our tutoials and explanations, they are so easy to follow!
I still love chocolare ice cream! Actually....all things chocolate!
Joan F.
New Jersey

Jennifer Buck said...

Ok...this is just the most adorable! I love it! Congrats to you on this milestone! I'm so happy for you and your success! :)

Marge said...

Congrats on 1 year w/MFT!
My favorite thing is the inspiration I get from so many talented bloggers!!!

Anonymous said...

My favorite things are my 3 Corgis!

Anonymous said...

My favorite things are my 3 Corgis.

Deb Neerman said...

New stamps ... followed closely by ice cream.

Unknown said...

Besides making cards one of my favorite things is watching the rain & fog with a cup of hot chocolate with lots of whipped cream. Thanks for sharing!!

Anonymous said...

One of my favorite things... hearing my kids call me "Mom"... even though my oldest is 4, I still get a kick out of hearing that affirmation of YES I am Someone's Mommy! Motherhood is everything I always hoped for!
Oh, and new stamps... of course! New Stamps are always one of my favorite things!

Michelle C.

Anonymous said...

#2 a nathr thing that iz mi favorite r maceing cards it iz so relaxing for me i go to mi craft rum and strt to craft and the world al sems gud

Anonymous said...

Cammie what cool cards, makes me really want to win these sets. As for my favorite things. I guess spending time with friends & family.
I especially love spending time with friends that stamp!

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your 1 yr anniversary. Love all your cards but the shigle card really rocks. I will have to "borrow" that idea, way cool!

Judie said...

I love, love, LOVE these precious dogs! I want them all (the stamps AND the dogs)! This is my second post -- I'm a subscriber and lovin' every minute of your blog.

Anonymous said...

Ahhhhhhhhh, Cammie! That's an easy one! One of my very favorite things is a sweet hug from my 3 little g'sons. (Would that be 3 fav things??)

Congratulations on one year with MFT! What a true delight to have finally met you this past weekend!! Wow!

~Bev

Susan said...

One of my favorite things is watching it snow. Everything is so quiet and muffled and peaceful.

Susan said...

Happy 1st MFT Anniversary!!! This is my second post as I am a subscriber. (Thanks for the 2 chances). Another favorite thing for me is to sit on the balcony under the canopy during the rain. It smells so good and clean. Thank you for the chance to win this great blog candy!

Lisa F said...

This is my #2 comment because I subscribe. My favorite thing is my family! Anything to stay home with my family is great in my book! Congrats on your 1 year anniversary!

Eileen said...

Hi Cammie
I just love visiting your blog because you have so many brilliant cards on it.
I have one or two MFT stamps and really like them.
My favourite thing? Just being alive after having cancer and chemo last year.

Anonymous said...

Happy Blog anniversary!
Besides the usual stuff, one of my most favorite things is warm sunshine. I miss it so in the winter, but now spring is here and so is the warmth.

Tamara said...

I love this card.
My favorite thing is a rainy day and hopefully I am at home to enjoy it.

Anonymous said...

My favorite thing is wrapping up in a blanket and watching tv with my hubby. We rarely do that...

Anonymous said...

Newbie to your blog. Lovin what I see. Your use of colors and embellishments is great. Thanks for offering blog candy. Always a good pick me up.

Beth M said...

Happy Anniversary! Love your card. The window punch for shingles is fabulous!

One of my favorite things is sitting on the beach at the cabin watching the kids play in the water!

Alyssa S said...

One of my favorite things is reading on a rainy afternoon - something I never get to do anymore! Not with a 7 month old! Spare time is used for card making and blog surfing :) Thanks for the chance and congratulations!

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your anniversary. One of my favorite to do is to Kayak with my sons. I can't wait until the water is warm enough. Thanks for all the inspiration. Take care.

Mary said...

Congratulations on your Blogaversary! I love reading your blog! One of my favorite things is spending time with my grandchildren. Sometimes we even stamp!!

anni said...

Congratulations on the 1 year anniversary! I can't wait for the release party tonight!! One of my Favorite things - starbucks mocha coffee with a good book...

Kim said...

One of my very favorite things is to talk a walk along the oceanside and listen to the waves coming in! I am fortunate enough to live right on the harbour, so I can indulge often! Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary with MFT!! How exciting!! Can't wait to play with all the new stamps, whether I win or not, I will be getting them! LOL

Shelley said...

One of my favorite things is my Chi Elsie. You can see her on my blog: http://shelleyperfect.blogspot.com
I can't wait to have the new MFT sets in my hands!

lalalla said...

my favorite thing? chocolate! and smile :)

Alyssa S said...

Great card! Love the shingles - punches are so versatile :) As a new subscriber, I'm entering for the second time. Another of my favorite things is spending time with my family - those moments when my hubby makes his son laugh are the best! Thanks again!

CountessLaurie said...

Here is my 2nd chance because I am a subscriber! I love the All of Us card! So awesome. My second favorite thing is a warm roasty fire when it is snowing out :) but enough of that, bring on Summer! Thanks!!

Sarah said...

I'm a huge fan of Bundles of Bouquets. I love flowers and its just the perfect stamp set for any occasion! Thank you for such a wonderful giveaway!

Sarah Bolt

Sarah said...

Subscriber! YIPPIE! Thank you again, this is soo much! I hope I win, I don't have any MFT stamps.

Sarah Bolt

Dawn said...

I love DOGS so I am so happy for these stamp sets.
Congratulations on your anniversary.

Jana M. said...

What a beautiful card! One of my favorite things... the smell of the rain. I just love it! My best friend was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma 11 years ago. She and I had this thing about the smell of the rain. She was stuck in a hot hospital room. It was the beginning of summer in Santa Cruz, CA. She was having a rough day and all of a sudden it started to rain. I called her from work and told her to open her window and sniff!!! SMELL THE RAIN. She has now been in remission for 10 years. And we still love the smell of the rain.

Anonymous said...

What a great card. Love the roof. Happy anniversary. One of my favorite things is spending time with my grandkids. Besides stamping of course. Wanda

Pat S. said...

Hi Carolyn!
Congratulations on 1 wonderful year!
Thank you for letting us help you celebrate with MFT...also wonderful!

My favorite things are my two cats...life just wouldn't be the same without them :)

Anonymous said...

I have never tried mft stamps but i see them in my crystal ball coming soon! These are too cute - Furever Friend. Thanks for letting me in on the furi! LOL
Beth

Anonymous said...

One of "my favorite things" is stamping! Besides the "me" time it provides, I enjoy sending cards to brighten the days of others. Thanks for asking, and also for the chance to win these awesome "MUST HAVE" sets! Tina H.

Bev said...

Happy Anniversary and thanks for the Candy!
My Favorite Thing....CHOCOLATE!!!

Bev

Anonymous said...

One of my favorite things is purses....can't live without carrying a colorful purse that shows off what mood I am in.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your anniversary, and thanks for the chance at an AWESOME giveaway! Favorite thing... spending time with family, of course! (And new stamps, and good luck, and...) :) Thanks!

Anonymous said...

My second post, subscriber, again congradulations. Wanda

Anonymous said...

One of my favorite things is snuggling with my husband and my dog on a cold Saturday morning!

Theresa Momber said...

Your card is gorgeous! Chocolate is my favorite thing at the moment, but then it always is at this time of day.

Congrats on your one year anniverary!

Anonymous said...

My favorite thiong right now is my grandaughter she,s sooo fun

Sarah/WAstamper said...

Happy Blogaversary! One of my fave things is blog-surfing for wonderful card ideas. Now if only I could stop surfing and actually create something!! Thanks for the chance to win.

Anonymous said...

Happy anniversary! One of my favorite things is spring. It's fresh and invigorating to be back outside working in your garden and spending time in the garden nurseries. Thanks for the chance to win!

Anne said...

One of my favorite things is the joyful laughter of children (mine in particular).

Smiles,
Anne

Unknown said...

One of my favorite things....having the windows open in the house during these wonderful spring days! The Arlington trip looks like it was so much fun! I love getting together with scrappy friends!! As always, those cards and luggage tag you posted are freaking adorable!!

Lastel said...

Happy Anniversary ! Thanks for a chance to win !

Lastel said...

I am a subscriber so here is my second entry ! One of my favorite things is my M&M character collection !

C said...

Congratulations!!!! This card is wonderful and so creative. Love this new set. Think there might be a crazy doodle in there?

BarbK said...

One of my favourite things is waking up in the morning to a beautiful sunrise. Nothing better. Great blog candy, Cammie. congrats on 1 year with MFT.

MacKenzie said...

Wow! I have SO many favorites right now, but I definitely can't start my day without a Green Tea Soy Latte from Starbucks!

Theresa Dagostino Forge said...

one of my favorite things is getting to know all you wonderful artists thru great blogs like this one!! happy one year anninversary!!

Jennifer Orbaker said...

Congrats on a great first year! Love all your creations!

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