Welcome Baby Boy–MFT July Teaser, Day Four

Welcome back to Day Four of MFT’s July Teasers!Today we’re previewing Baby Onesie Die-namics and Stamp Set and Airplane Greetings Die-namics and Stamp Set. I’m showing you Baby Onesie Die-namics and Stamp Set , but you need to know this stuff so here it is:

Here are the details about the upcoming release on July 3 at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on July 3 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on July 3 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on July 3 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

And here’s another thing you need to know:

MFT is so excited to celebrate our 6th birthday this month! It has been our pleasure serving you and look forward to many more years to come. In honor of the celebration, we have a special offer for you.  From July 3 through July 31, we are offering the My Favorite Sentiments stamp set at the bargain price of just $6 ($17.95 retail value). The stamp set is a graphic collection of sentiments inspired by you, our valued MFT fans. 

*one set per customer, while supplies last, no rain checks

I made a card and a gift tag for my project. I cut my onesie die out and stamped the images, then popped it up on foam. The bottom border was made with my Die-namics Simply Scallops, Medium die and I’m using MFT Hot Fudge and Whip Cream card stock, along with Cappucino Baker’s Twine.

Here’s a close up of the tag. I’m using my Die-namics Traditional Tags STAX for the base.

And, here’s the inside of the card with more images from the set:

Here are the Die-namics dies I used on this project:

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope to see you back tomorrow! The tag of this set is also for today’s Crazy 4 Challenges challenge. Be sure to check it out at the Crazy 4 Challenges blog!

 

 

 

 

~Supplies~
Stamps: Baby Onesie (MFT)
Paper: Whip Cream, Hot Fudge (MFT); Find and Dandy - True Blue (MME)
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa 
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Baby Onesie, Simply Scallops Medium, and Traditional Tags STAX Die-namics dies, baker’s twine (MFT); buttons, twill, foam dots, Dew Drops

 

Sip, Sip HOORAY!–Flourishes Friday Focus

 

Hi, everyone, and welcome to Flourishes Friday Focus! Today we’re focusing on Patriotism On Parade—one of my very favorite Flourishes sets! I decided to make an invitation with mine—would this be great for a July 4th get together? I really love this!

The bunting images are from Patriotism On Parade, of course, and I added the lemonade image from On the Porch to finish it off. Both images were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Classic White card stock, sponged with Antique Linen Distress Ink, and colored with Copic markers from these collections:

Poppy Collection:

Delphinium Collection:

Copper Collection:

Buttercup Collection:

Then I cut the lemonade image out with my Grand Calibur and Standard Circle Nestabilities. The sentiment was stamped on a Nested Pennant flag and popped up on foam.

For the inside, I printed off the Blossom Collection Invitation Blank and stamped the little parade from Patriotism On Parade at the top. It’s all ready to be filled in and mailed :)

Thanks so much for stopping by! Don’t forget to check out what the rest of the Flourishes team has to show you:

Barbara Anders  (<--you are here!)
Julie Koerber
Cindy Lawrence
Christine Okken
Danielle Kennedy
Stacy Morgan
Tammy Hershberger
Sharon Doolittle

I also have a sad announcement to make. This is my last post as a Flourishes Senior Design Team member. Life is hectic and I needed to step back a little. HOWEVER. I won’t be TOO far away. I’ll be doing a couple posts for Flourishes each month for a brand new feature that starts next week and I hope to see you back for that! Thanks for all the sweet, sweet comments over these last months—every one has been so very appreciated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

~Supplies~
Stamps: Patriotism On Parade, On the Porch (Flourishes)
Paper: Classic White, Classic Ivory (Flourishes); Real Red (SU!); Americana (K & Co.)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger)
Accessories/tools: Grand Calibur, Standard Circle Nestabilities, Nested Pennant dies (Spellbinders); foam dots, Copic markers

 

Laughter Is the Best Calorie-Burner–MFT July Teaser, Day Three

Welcome back to Day Three of MFT’s July Teasers! I’m showing you Clearly Sentimental About Audrey Hepburn today, but you need to know this so here it is:

Here are the details about the upcoming release on July 3 at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on July 3 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on July 3 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on July 3 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

And here’s another thing you need to know:

MFT is so excited to celebrate our 6th birthday this month! It has been our pleasure serving you and look forward to many more years to come. In honor of the celebration, we have a special offer for you.  From July 3 through July 31, we are offering the My Favorite Sentiments stamp set at the bargain price of just $6 ($17.95 retail value). The stamp set is a graphic collection of sentiments inspired by you, our valued MFT fans. 

*one set per customer, while supplies last, no rain checks

I love sentiment sets, yes I do. And Clearly Sentimental About Audrey Hepburn is no exception. Today’s card features a couple of the sentiments, plus two new Die-namics dies releasing in July: Plentiful Petals and Jumbo Squiggle Border.

I stamped the front sentiment on a Die-namics Fishtail Flags STAX die cut then constructed my card. I used a basic layout and stitched a Jumbo Squiggle Border across before popping up the sentiment and a Plentiful Petals flower. This flower has four layers—two each of the smallest and the medium sized petals in the set. The center was made with a yellow button from Buttons Galore and More and was tied with twine. MFT card stock used is Whip Cream, Berrylicious, Wild Cherry, and Sour Apple.

Here’s the inside with another sentiment from the set:

Here are the Die-namics dies I used on this card:

Thanks for stopping by! C’mon back tomorrow for my Day Four Teaser!

 

 

 

 

 

~Supplies~
Stamps: Clearly Sentimental About Audrey Hepburn (MFT)
Paper: Whip Cream, Berrylicious, Wild Cherry, Sour Apple (MFT); PB & J (Basic Grey)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger)
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Plentiful Petals, Jumbo Squiggle Border, Fishtail Flags STAX, Royal Leaves Die-namics dies (MFT); button, twine, sewing machine

Today, It’s All About You!–MFT July Teaser, Day Two

Here we are at Day Two! Some gorgeous thing floating around cyberspace yesterday, were there not? We have more for you today and I’m showing you You Lift Me Up Flopsey, but first…

Here are the details about the upcoming release on July 3 at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on July 3 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on July 3 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on July 3 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

And here’s another thing you need to know:

MFT is so excited to celebrate our 6th birthday this month! It has been our pleasure serving you and look forward to many more years to come. In honor of the celebration, we have a special offer for you.  From July 3 through July 31, we are offering the My Favorite Sentiments stamp set at the bargain price of just $6 ($17.95 retail value). The stamp set is a graphic collection of sentiments inspired by you, our valued MFT fans. 

*one set per customer, while supplies last, no rain checks

Alrighty then, let’s get down to today’s card. Today, for me, it’s all about Flopsey, my favorite bunny! Flopsey was stamped and then colored with Copic markers, then his balloons were paper pieced, the edges sponged, and then popped up on foam. I did some distressing on the patterned papers, tied a bow around, and stamped the sentiment on a Die-namics First Place Award Ribbon flag die cut, which is also popped up on foam dots. MFT card stock used is Kraft and Whip Cream.

Here’s the inside, I wanted to make this a birthday card so I stamped a sentiment from Big Greetings.

Here is the Die-namics die I used on this card:

Thanks so much for dropping in! Hope to see you back tomorrow for Day Three Teaser!

 

 

 

 

 

 

~Supplies~
Stamps: You Lift Me Up Flopsey, Big Greetings (MFT)
Paper: Whip Cream, Kraft (MFT); Cherry Cobbler (SU!); Neenah Classic Crest Cover, Solar White Smooth, 130lb; Happy Day (Simple Stories)
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa; Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger)
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; First Class Award Ribbon Die-namics die (MFT); ribbon, distressing tool, foam dots, Copic markers

 

Chill Out! - MFTWSC #78

Are you ready for another MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge? Here’s this week’s sketch. You can find the sketch on the MFT blog and also in the MFT forum on SCS, as well as in the weekly newsletter. The Design Team will be on hand to provide plenty of inspiration to get you started.

I’m using another soon to be released set for this card. This is WTG Straight From the Carton and will be available to purchase on July 3. Mark your calendars and get all the details at the MFT Blog.

OK, so I strayed a little bit from the sketch. But the sketch is there for inspiration, right? Right ;-)

I stamped WTG on Neenah Classic Crest Cover, Solar White Smooth, 130lb paper and mostly paper pieced this image. What wasn’t paper pieced was colored with Copic markers. Then I matted it with Tangy Orange card stock and popped it up on foam. The corrugated wavy line at the bottom was made with a Die-namics die that will also be available to purchase on July 3: Jumbo Squiggle Border. The sentiment was stamped on yet another Die-namics die that will soon be available: Sentiment Strips. It was popped up, as well, and embellished with a twine-tied button. A little sewing was all it needed to finish it off. MFT card stock used on this card: Whip Cream, Tangy Orange, Kraft.

Here’s the inside with another sentiment from the set:

Here are the Die-namics dies I used on this card:

OK, that’s it for me today! Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope to see you back tomorrow for Day Two Teaser!

 

 

 

~Supplies~
Stamps: WTG Straight From the Carton (MFT)
Paper: Whip Cream, Tangy Orange, Kraft (MFT); corrugated card board; This & That - Charming (Echo Park); Prairie (Pink Paislee)
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa 
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Jumbo Squiggle Border, Sentiment Strips Die-namics dies (MFT); twine, button, sewing machine, foam dots

 

Dream Until Your Dreams Come True–CTD #198

Welcome to this week’s Color Throwdown Challenge! Today our colors were chosen by Kerri, and inspired by this colorful umbrella. I’m thinking it would be sweet to be lying under that umbrella right about now :)

So, it’s a gorgeous umbrella but these colors threw me for a loop! I finally dug out some Valentine’s pattern paper with the colors and got it done. Not sure I’m totally happy with it, but it is what it is ;-)

I’m using another image from one of today’s MFT teasers, My Favorite Sentiments. It will be released on July 3rd and you can find out more about it at the MFT Blog.

I stamped the sentiment (is that not gorgeous, by the way?!) on a Die-namics Clearly Sentimental Label die cut and popped it up on a July release Die-namics Designer Label 3 STAX die cut, along with some bling. To bring out the warm colors, I used Die-namics Royal Rose, Die-namics Mini Royal Roses, and Die-namics Royal Leaves for a little bouquet. A little stitching finished it off! MFT card stock used on this card is: Whip Cream and Berrylicious.

Here’s the inside with another sentiment from the soon to be released set:

Here are the Die-namics dies I used on this card:

And that’s it! Remember, you do not have to have the exact colors to play the Color Throwdown challenge. If you don't, just use the closest you have. So, c'mon over to the Color Throwdown blog and play along with us this week. Please use the link service to post your card and please link directly to your card so we can find it easily. And please include a link in your post to the Color Throwdown. If you upload your card to a public forum, please use the keyword CTD198 so we can see your beauty all in one place. Hope to see you there! Be sure to check out what the other team members have come up with this week.

Barbara Anders (<--- You are here!) 
Broni Holcombe
Danielle Kennedy
Joan Ervin
Kerri Michaud
Lori Tecler
Lynn Put
Tammy Hershberger
Wanda Cullen
Anna Wight (June Guest Designer)

Thanks so much for stopping by! See you a little later for this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge!

 

 

~Supplies~
Stamps: My Favorite Sentiments (MFT)
Paper: Whip Cream, Berrylicious (MFT); Basic Gray, Tangerine Tango, Cameo Coral (SU!); Head Over Heels (Lily bee Design)
Ink:
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Designer Label 3 STAX, Clearly Sentimental Label, Royal Rose, Mini Royal Rose, Royal Leaves Die-namics dies (MFT); bling, sewing machine, foam dots