MFT October Release Countdown, Day Four!

Hello and welcome to Day Four of MFT’s October Release Countdown!! Release is on October 3rd at 9pm Eastern so save the date! Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all the details. Today we’re previewing BB Happy Pawlidays Stamp Set, BB Happy Pawlidays Die-namics, Sending Smooches Stamp Set, Lip Balm Window & Frame Die-namics, Tall Tag Duo Die-namics, and Lip Balm Pouches.




First up today I have a card using the adorable new Birdie Brown set, Happy Pawlidays. First, I sponged a background using Latte dye ink and Berrylicious dye ink, stamped the sentiment, cut it with A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 1, and popped it up on a Wild Cherry card stock base with foam tape.



The images were stamped on No-Line Coloring card stock with Black Licorice hybrid ink, colored with Copics, and also popped up on foam for dimension. I added some White Blizzard Nuvo Glitter Drops to the tree—it’s hard to see the glitter in the photo but they do shine IRL.
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Did you see the new Lip Balm Window & Frame Die-namics and Lip Balm Pouches? OMGosh they’re super fun!! I have a Release Class using them for some fun projects and here’s a peek at them.




And that’s it from me today! Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope to see you back tomorrow for Day Three of MFT’s October Release Countdown!




All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: BB Happy Pawlidays
Die-namics: Happy Pawlidays, A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 1
Dye Ink: Berrylicious, Latte
Hybrid Ink: Black Licorice
MFT Card Stock: Wild Cherry, Smooth White, No-Line Coloring
Supplies: foam mounting tape, Post-It Full Adhesive Roll-White
Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, MISTI, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Copics, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, Mini Ink Blending Tool, White Blizzard Nuvo Glitter Drops

My Favorite Things October Release Countdown, Day Five!

Hi, everyone! Welcome to Day Five of MFT’s October Release Countdown! It’s beginning to look like a little like Christmas in My Favorite Things land with this release, Release is on October 3rd at 9pm Eastern so mark your calendars right now and be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all the details. Today we’re previewing Polar Pals Stamp Set, Polar Pals Die-namics, Drifts & Hills Stencil, Merry Christmas Greeting Stamp Set, Warm Holiday Wishes Stamp Set, A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 1 Die-namics, A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 2 Die-namics, Metallic Assortment 1 Envelopes, Metallic Assortment 2 Envelopes, and Metallic Assortment 3 Envelopes.

I just love Polar Pals Stamp Set!! Adorable images and punny sentiments—win-win in my book! I’m starting with this card using the CUTE little narwhal image. I stamped it three times and colored with Copics, then arranged them in a sort or circle to tie in with the sentiment—“I’m going in circles without you” kind of thing. What do you think? Does it work?



The background is a watercolor wash on heat embossed Whimsical Waves background and the sentiment was also heat embossed. Foam tape was used to dimension and I used some Morning Dew Nuvo Jewel Drops for air bubbles. It took me a little practice but I think I’m getting the hang of Nuvo Drops. Expect to see more :)
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My second card is definitely Christmas themed.



Another watercolor wash background then the sentiment was heat embossed. Tip: sometimes watercolors or ink will stain white embossing so stamp and emboss AFTER doing the wash. I hand tore the edges of my watercolor paper for a deckled look—expect to see more of that, too ;-)



I popped the panel up on foam tape on the card base then added some Let It Snowflake Too Die-namics cut from Silver Sparkle card stock and some Metallic Silver Lining Nuvo Crystal Drops. Yep, I’m liking them.

And that’s it for today from me! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for Day Four of MFT’s October Release Countdown!



All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Narwhal Card:
Stamps: Polar Pals, Whimsical Waves Background
Die-namics: Polar Pals, Blueprints 30
Hybrid Ink: Black Licorice
Specialty Inks: Versamark 
MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Black Licorice, No-Line Coloring
Specialty Papers: Ranger Watercolor
Supplies: foam mounting tape, Peerless Watercolors, white detail embossing powder, Multi Medium Matte Glue
Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, MISTI, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Fineline Glue Bottle, Embossing Magic, Copics, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, Mini Mister, Morning Dew Nuvo Crystal Drops, water brush
Other: heat tool

Merry Christmas Card:
Stamps: Merry Christmas Greetings
Die-namics: Let It Snowflake Too
Specialty Inks: Versamark
MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth
Specialty Papers: Ranger Watercolor, Silver Sparkle
Supplies: foam mounting tape, Peerless Watercolors, white detail embossing powder, Multi Medium Matte Glue
Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, MISTI, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Fineline Glue Bottle, Embossing Magic, Mini Mister, water brush, Metallic Silver Lining Nuvo Crystal Drops
Other: heat tool

You Are My Star–MFT Color Challenge #78

Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: After Midnight, Lemon Chiffon, Red Hot, and Daffodil. All of the details about the color challenge are available on the MFT Challenge & Inspiration blog as well as in the weekly newsletter. The MFT Design Team will be on hand to provide plenty of inspiration to get you started.

I hadn’t used Inside & Out Stitched Stars Die-namics for a while and I thought they would be a good way to introduce the colors. First, I cut them out of Sweet Tooth card stock, popped it up on a Sweet Tooth base with foam tape and filled the openings with die cut stars in the challenge colors.



The sentiment is from Written in the Stars, was stamped with Versamark on Black Licorice card stock and heat embossed with white embossing powder, then adhered. I added Shining Stars Die-namics cut from Silver Sparkle card stock and two layers of Sweet Tooth, adhered together for strength and then adhered to the card front. To finish off, I added a bunch of smaller stars, cut from the challenge color and Silver Sparkle for more interest.

And there you have it! Remember, you can get all the details by visiting the MFT Challenge Blog. You have the chance to win a $20 in MFT voucher. One winner is chosen at random each week!

Thanks for stopping by! See you soon!

All supplies from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Written in the Stars
Die-namics: Shining Stars, Inside & Out Stitched Stars, Tag Builder Blueprints 4, Tag Builder Blueprints 6, Blueprints 27
Specialty Inks: Versamark
MFT Card Stock: Lemon Chiffon, After Midnight, Red Hot, Daffodil, Sweet Tooth, Black Licorice
Specialty Papers: Silver Sparkle
Supplies: foam mounting tape, white detail embossing powder, Multi Medium Matte Glue
Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, MISTI, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Fineline Glue Bottle, Embossing Magic
Other: heat tool

A Treat for You–MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge #352

Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? All of the details about the sketch challenge are available on the MFT Challenge & Inspiration blog as well as in the weekly newsletter. The MFT Design Team will be on hand to provide plenty of inspiration to get you started.

Here’s this week’s sketch.



I’m using Puppy Pals for my images along with the coordinating Die-namics. I used Mini Cloud Edges Stencil for the background and Birthday Blowout patterned paper and Rainbow Maze Shapes in the shaker pouch with the little bones in the center.



The image was stamped on No-Line Coloring card stock and colored with Copics, then popped up on the card front with foam tape.

And there you have it! Remember, you can get all the details by visiting the MFT Challenge Blog. You have the chance to win a $20 in MFT voucher. One winner is chosen at random each week!

Thanks for stopping by! See you soon!

All supplies from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Puppy Pals
Die-namics: Puppy Pals, LLD Circle Shaker Window & Frame, Blueprints 24
Stencils: Mini Cloud Edges
Dye Ink: Blue Breeze
Hybrid Ink: Black Licorice
Patterned Paper: Birthday Blowout
MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, No-Line Coloring
Supplies: foam mounting tape, Multi Medium Matte Glue, Circle Shaker Pouches, Rainbow Maze Shapes
Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, MISTI, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Fineline Glue Bottle, Copics, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, Sponge Dauber

Thanks–Color Throwdown Challenge #462

Hi everyone, welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! I’m hosting this week and since I’ll all about Fall I went with a traditional Fall combo based on my inspiration piece. I hope to see lots of you playing along this week!





My card is pretty simple, with a watercolor wash background for starters. I popped that up on foam tape and added Mod Square STAX, cut from Sweet Tooth card stock and also popped up on foam, then I added Fab Foliage Die-namics cut from the following card stocks, top to bottom: Tangy Orange, Cactus, and Chili Powder.



The sentiment is from Many Thanks Die-namics, was cut from Brushed Gold card stock, and adhered to finish off.

And that’s it from me! 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 CTD462 so we can see your beauty all in one place, and use #ctd462 and #colorthrowdown on social media. Hope to see you there! Be sure to check out what the other team members have come up with this week, including our Guest Designer for September, the incredibly talented Tammy Hershberger!

Amy Rohl
Amy Rysavy
Barbara Anders (<—You are here!)
Broni Holcombe
Jodi Collins
Lisa Henke
Lori Tecler
Lynn Put
Vickie Zimmer
Wanda Cullen
Tammy Hershberger – September Guest Designer

Thanks so much for stopping by! See you soon!

All supplies from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.
Die-namics: Fab Foliage, Many Thanks, Mod Square STAX
MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Tangy Orange, Chili Powder, Cactus
Specialty Papers: Ranger Watercolor Paper, Brushed Gold card stock
Supplies: foam mounting tape, Peerless Watercolors, Multi Medium Matte Glue
Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, MISTI, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Fineline Glue Bottle, waterbrush, Mini Mister

You’re Too Awesome to be Sick–MFT September Hits & Highlights: Essentials

If you’re building a supply of stamps and Die-namics, or simply looking to add even more versatility to your existing collection, our line of essentials is the perfect place to start. This line features a sentiment for every occasion in an enviable mix of classic greetings and unique, smile-inducing phrases. A clean font in a compact but legible size allows you to mix the phrases with existing sets in your collection and pairs perfectly with our essential Die-namics — Cover-Ups and sentiment strips designed to spotlight your sentiments to perfection.




MFT’s line of Essentials really ARE essential to a well stocked craft room. Today I’m using Essential Sentiments and Essential Cover-Up Horizontal Die-namics for my card. I planned out my design and started by cutting my Cover-Up so I could lightly mark in pencil for image placement. I stamped the sentiment and then a bunch of pills on the card base, then popped the Cover-Up up on foam tape after stamping the sentiment on the cross piece.



Then I stamped up three pill bottles colored them with Copics, and popped them up on foam tape. I cut the top off of the top bottle and adhered that beside the other two bottles as a sweet little detail.

And that’s it from me for this month’s MFT Hits & Highlights Challenge! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you soon!



All supplies from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Essential Sentiments, Feel Better
Die-namics: Essential Cover-Up Horizontal
Dye Ink: Paver Red
Hybrid Ink: Black Licorice
Specialty Inks: Versamark
MFT Card Stock: Black Licorice, Sweet Tooth, Wild Cherry, No-Line Coloring
Supplies: foam mounting tape, white detail embossing powder, Multi Medium Matte Glue
Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, MISTI, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Fineline Glue Bottle, Embossing Magic, Copics
Other:

You Amaze Me–Creative Construction with Blueprints: Mix It Up

Hi, everyone, I’m back with this month’s Creative Construction with Blueprints Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this month’s challenge: Blueprints are designed to take the guesswork out of crafting beautiful cards in a hurry. However, when you have some extra time and the creative mojo is flowing, the versatile elements are ideal for mixing and matching to create completely unique new looks. This month, join us as our team explores inventive ways of combining elements from a variety of Blueprints into one beautifully put together look. All of the details about the challenge are available on the MFT Challenge & Inspiration blog as well as in the weekly newsletter. The MFT Design Team will be on hand to provide plenty of inspiration to get you started.

I was totally inspired by a piece of art I saw for this card. I’m using Blueprints 2 for outer “frame”, Blueprints 27 for the sentiment strip, and Blueprints 31 for the inner, lower section. I stamped an uncut piece of Ranger Watercolor Paper with Typewriter Text Background and then stamped all my Color Drops using ink colors listed below in a random fashion before cutting. To stamp, I mounted the images on a stamping block, inked it up, and spritzed lightly with a Mini Mister then stamped. I popped the “frame” up on foam tape and adhered the center down to the card base.



The sentiment was stamped with Versamark and heat embossed with white embossing powder then popped up on foam. The die cut work was cut three times and layered, then popped up, as well. The butterfly was cut from vellum, stamped with Versamark and heat embossed with black embossing powder. I wanted it to stay translucent so only stamped the “bones”. To complete them, I hand drew the top and bottom lines with a black Copic Multiliner pen. I popped it up on foam and finished off with clear droplets.

And that’s it from me! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you soon!



All supplies from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Color Drops, Typewriter Text Background, All About You, Beautiful Butterflies
Die-namics: Blueprints 2, Blueprints 27, Blueprints 31, You Trio, Beautiful Butterflies
Dye Ink: Summer Splash, Blueberry, Cornflower, Blue Yonder, Lush Lagoon, Green Room, Tropical Teal, Blue Breeze
Hybrid Ink: Black Licorice
Specialty Inks: Versamark
MFT Card Stock: Lush Lagoon, Black Licorice
Specialty Papers: Ranger Watercolor, Vellum
Supplies: black opaque embossing powder, white embossing powder, foam tape, Multi Medium Matte Glue, clear droplets
Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, MISTI, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Fineline Glue Bottle, Embossing Magic, Copics, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, Mini Mister, acrylic stamp block

Reach for the Stars–MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge #351

Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s sketch. All of the details about the sketch challenge are available on the MFT Challenge & Inspiration blog as well as in the weekly newsletter. The MFT Design Team will be on hand to provide plenty of inspiration to get you started.

I found this to be a really interesting sketch and thought Shining Stars Die-namics and Written in the Stars stamp set would work well for it. To start, I sponged up some Sweet Tooth card stock with Grape Jelly dye ink, Blueberry dye ink, and After Midnight dye ink, splattered with clean water and then some watered down Copic Opaque White. I cut the sentiment opening with Stitched Oval Word Windows Die-namics, and rounded the corners with Blueprints 31 Die-namics then popped it up on foam mounting tape with the sentiment stamped on the card base.



The bottom part was cut from Proper Pinstripes Paper Pack and cut with Stitched Scallop Basic Edges 2 Die-namics and also popped up on foam. The large word was cut from Brushed Silver card stock and the smaller stars from Silver Sparkle card stock for the finish.

And there you have it! Remember, you can get all the details by visiting the MFT Challenge Blog. You have the chance to win a $20 in MFT voucher. One winner is chosen at random each week!

Thanks for stopping by! See you soon!

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~Supplies~
All supplies from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Written in the Stars 
Die-namics: Shining Stars, Stitched Oval Word Windows Die-namics, Stitched Scallop Basic Edges 2 Die-namics, Blueprints 31 Die-namics 
Ink: Black Licorice dye ink, Grape Jelly dye ink, Blueberry dye ink, After Midnight dye ink 
Paper: Proper Pinstripes Paper Pack, Sweet Tooth card stock, Silver Sparkle card stock, Brushed Silver card stock 
Supplies/tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, MISTI, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Fineline Glue Bottle, foam mounting tape, Multi Medium Matte Glue, Distress Sprayer, Copic Opaque White, Mini Ink Blending Tool