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Happy Monday Everyone! Although I was bummed about not going to CHA, as this seemed like the one NOT to miss, I am glad that I got to see all the peeks everyone has been giving us. Looks like a lot of fun new product lines are on their way to stores!…YAY!!

On the topic of new stuff {like that segway?}, today is day one of the Taylored Expressions August release sneak peeks. The release is officially on Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. PST. Today the DT is featuring the set Berries and Cherries, along with the matching Key Ingredients Kit. I have long been in love with this Doodlebug paper and the fact that it’s part of the Kit and the stamp set matches perfectly melted my stampin’ heart. Here’s what I came up with…

On the top of the main image panel, I scalloped the edges with my Fiskars Apron Border punch and then added some of Taylor’s Tiny Twinkles. These are some of my favorite rhinestones!

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT’s creations, too! I have already seen some of their creations and they are TDF!…

Ana
Charmaine
Denise
Jodi
Laura
Karen
Dawn
Donna
Laurie
Karen
Sankari
and, of course, Taylor

There’s a lot going on today! It’s the first Saturday of the month, which means I get to introduce a new Designer of the Month who will be joining the SFYTT Sisters for the entire month of August. It’s also Verve Stamps’ ANNI-VERVE-SARY Blog Hop!

If you are hopping along, be sure you started on the Verve blog, came from Teresa’s blog and when you are done here, hop along to Jackie’s blog. And to make this party a real shindig, there’s a mystery jackpot hidden at one of the stops along the hop. One lucky commenter on that blog will win Verve’s entire August release! But of course, it wouldn’t be a mystery if you knew which blog, would it? So if you’re feeling the love, give a little shout out to the bloggers in the hop and you just might have a reason to jump for joy!

Since this is a blog hop, the normal layout of this post is a little different. Scroll down to meet this month’s Designer of the Month.

Here’s this week’s SKETCH FOR YOU TO TRY…

Here’s my sample, which happens to be a super sneaky peekie of a new Verve set {coming out mid-month}…

Now, let’s give a huge round of applause to MEGAN LOCK, this month’s Designer of the Month…

Here’s a little about Megan in her own words…
Hi, I’m so excited to be part of the fun Jen provides with the SFYTTs! After I got the email, I explained to DH what had just happened, he said, “ah, you’re moving up in the world!” Ha. Men, especially my kind of husband, are funny. I have been stamping since I was a little kid, but have really gotten into it (aka addicted) about a year ago. My most favorite designers are on this team and it’s a pleasure and joy to be with y’all.

I’ve been married for a little over a year. We were married on the island of Kauai, Hawaii and now make our home in Oklahoma with our two Boxer babies, Emmitt and Ellie. I am a Registered Dietitian and I work for a dialysis center, constantly telling people what to eat, while I sit in my office and eat Starbursts. And cookies. And Starbuck’s biscotti. I also enjoy cooking, wine tasting, reading, beading, and knitting. I pretend to like gardening so my DH thinks I like helping him outside. I’m thrilled to be working on these sketches and look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with!

Check out her darling card using Bella stamps…

Want more samples? Check out the SFYTT Sisters…
Amy Rohl
Amy Sheffer
Susan Liles
Kelly Lunceford
Carole Burrage