8/4/10

MFT August Blog Hop and Shop

Welcome to MFT'S August Blog Hop and Shop. If you came here from Susan's Blog you are in the right place. If you want to start at the beginning of the blog go on over to Kim's Blog.


My cards today are made with this month's Triple Scoop Special, Clearly Sentimental About Harvesting. Simply purchase 3 full sized sets ($15.95 or higher) and receive a FREE set from MFT.

I stamped one of my favorite sentiments from the set, using it in combination with the Framed Greetings die and stamp set. I added a graphic I had in my stash, some stitching, lace, ribbon, and a button I have been hoarding for ages!

I wanted to keep the inside simple so that I could use the card for a number of occasions. The black border is made with the new Die-namics Small Scallops Border Die.

For my second card I used the new Die-namics Sheltering Tree and Leaf Trio. I cut and embossed the tree using Kraft cardstock and then I sponged on distressing ink. Then I added the leaves to my tree. I made a hill from my DP and added stitching, lace, ribbon, and a pearl.

I used another sentiment from the Clearly Sentimental About Harvesting Set, again combined with the Framed Greeting Set.

On the inside I stamped the tree with the Sheltering Tree Stamp Set and add another hill out of DP.

Now it is time to hop on over to the next blog on the HOP! She is this month's Guest Designer, and I have to say one of the sweetest, funniest, and supportive stamper I know, KELLI JO!

Thanks,
Melody

26 comments:

  1. Beautiful, Melody! The first one is truly elegant and the second one is elegantly whimsical!

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  2. Oh fabulous creations esp love the tree card

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  3. These are gorgeous and so elegant Melody! :

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  4. Wow oh Wow! classy and elegant cards.

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  5. Great cards--I really like that tree!

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  6. CUTE!! I love the trees, now wishing I would've ordered them. Oh well... lol

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  7. That tree die is awesome! Love how it coordinates!

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  8. I am SO happy... I'm in the middle of a ROYAL SANDWICH!!!! LOL

    These are SUUUUPERB!!!!!!! You TOTALLY do the ultra chic-y, vintage-y thing to perfection!!!!

    AWESOME Job Melody!!!!

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  9. OMG, WOWZER!!! I love both these cards, they have so much ump...in them. Lovely :)

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  10. Great cards...really love the tree card - shows off the new dienamics so well!!!

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  11. oh, WOW- I'm crazy about the embossing on the tree die! Your cards are gorgeous, and have me completely in awe of that tree. Love it all!

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  12. What gorgeous cards! So glad I discovered your blog.

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  13. you always make me say WOW! beautiful work, Melody!

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  14. BEAUTIFUL! I just love how you used framed greetings with the sentiments. Darling!

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  15. Both are beautiful, love the tree die!

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  16. These are both STUNNING Melody!! Why oh why did I not order the tree die???

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  17. Awesome job with the sentiments Melody...I love that first card...so classy!

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  18. Oh My God, are you serious?! These are absolutely jaw dropping stunning! I can't stop looking at them!!!!! You are my stamping idol!!!

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  19. Wow, great attention to detail, as usual, Melody! Lovin' the colours, layouts, everything!!!!

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  20. Loving both of these cards Melody! The tree looks amazing!

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  21. Well you convinced me! I was on the fence about the tree die, but I definitely need it now! Wow! That card is amazing and I love the sentiment card as well with your peach picture!!! Amazing!

    Smiles,
    janna

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  22. These are GORGEOUS Melody!! I love them!!

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