Drink Up the Sunshine–MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge #500

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 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.

So, I might have used a little artistic license in my interpretation of this sketch ;-) But that’s what they’re for, amirite? They serve as a jumping off place to get your creativity jumping and mine took off, LOL! Since it’s Summer and SO hot, I kept going back to the swimming pool idea and finally just gave up and went with the flow.

Since I hadn’t used the Perfect Pool Water Stencil yet that was a great place to start. I sponged Tumbled Glass, Broken China, and Mermaid Lagoon Distress Inks through it onto Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper and set it aside to dry. Next I cut Swimming Pool Die-namics from Sour Apple card stock then sponged on some Sour Apple and Gumdrop Green dye inks to add some visual dimension. I cut another pool from Cement Gray card stock, trimmed off the pool edge, and added it to the Sour Apple to simulate a concrete edge, the created a shaker element using Swimming Pool Shaker Pouches and some silver seed beads.

Next I stamped the images from BB Drink Up the Sunshine Stamp Set, cut it out with the coordinating Die-namics, and colored them with Copic markers. The sentiment was heat embossed on Black Licorice card stock cut with Stitched Fishtail Sentiment Strips Die-namics.

I cut another Stitched Fishtail Sentiment Strips from Black & White Stripes Paper Pad and then the strips and images were adhered with foam tape for dimension. I love this little scene and am SO envious of that little girl, LOL!

And there you have it! Remember, you can get all the details by visiting the MFT Blog. You have the chance to win a $50 in MFT voucher. Winners are chosen at random, so everyone has a chance!

Thanks for stopping by! See you soon!

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: BB Drink Up the Sunshine
Die-namics: BB Drink Up the Sunshine, Swimming Pool, Stitched Fishtail Sentiment Strips
Stencils: Perfect Pool Water
Patterned Paper: Black & White Stripes

Dye Ink: Cement Gray, Sour Apple, Gumdrop Green
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, No Line Coloring, Black Licorice, Sour Apple, Cement Gray
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, Smart Grid Paper Pad, Swimming Pool Shaker Pouches

Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Copic markers, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Embossing Magic, Multi Medium Matte Glue, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, plastic eraser, Mini Ink Blending Tool, Mini Ink Blending Foam Pads, Scor-Buddy, Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Mermaid Lagoon Distress Inks, 1/8” Scor-Tape

Our Friendship is Picture Perfect–Color Throwdown Challenge #604

Hi all, it’s time for a new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Amy Rohl is our hostess and she’s challenging us to a minimalist color palette base on her signature minimalist inspiration piece.




I went a little darker on the terra cotta part, but I thought these cats from BB Picture Perfect Stamp Set was a perfect vehicle for these colors. So, I stamped it on No Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black hybrid ink, colored it with Copic markers, and framed it with Black Licorice card stock cut with Polaroid Shaker Frame Die-namics after heat embossing the sentiment from the set.

Next, I stamped paw prints from BB New Best Friend Stamp set on a Sweet Tooth card stock card base then added a panel of Black & White Stripes Paper Pad “piped” with Tangy Orange card stock and popped up on foam. The framed kitties were also popped up on foam and I finished off with some orange dew drops from my stash. Am I the only one who has these things still hanging around? I have them in EVERY color, LOL! Gonna start using them again.

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 CTD604 so we can see your beauty all in one place, and use #ctd604 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!

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

Thanks so much for stopping by today! See you soon!

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: BB Picture Perfect, BB New Best Friend
Die-namics: Polaroid Shaker Frame
Patterned Paper: Black & White Stripes
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, No Line Coloring, Black Licorice, Tangy Orange
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, Smart Grid Paper Pad

Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Copic markers, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Embossing Magic, Multi Medium Matte Glue, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, plastic eraser,  Scor-Buddy, dew drops

HB2U - MFT July Hits & Highlights

Break out the balloons and take your cards to new heights with balloons! Balloons are a universal sign of happy times and special occasions — we think it’s the perfect time to celebrate this iconic symbol with our extensive array of balloon products. Whether it’s stamps, dies, shaker pouches, stencils, or patterned paper, you’re sure to find the perfect product for your card. Put on a smile and tour the projects created by our talented design team. There are plenty of ideas here to stock your birthday card stash. Ready? Set. Go!

Balloons are so much fun—especially MFT’s Pumped-Up Alphabet and Pumped-Up Numbers Die-namics! I hadn’t used them for a while so this was the perfect opportunity to remedy that!

To begin, I created my background by using Sweet Tooth card stock, Mini Cloud Edges and Grassy Edges Stencils with Blue Breeze and Gumdrop Green dye ink, stamping the sentiment from BB Birthday Buds Stamp Set with Extreme Black hybrid ink, and adhering it to a Sweet Tooth card stock base.

Next I cut Pumped-Up Alphabet and Pumped-Up Numbers Die-namics from Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper sponged with Dried Marigold, Broken China, Shabby Shutters, and Spun Sugar Distress Inks and popped them up on the card front with foam tape.

Then I stamped the image from BB Birthday Buds on No Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black hybrid ink, cut it out with the coordinating Die-namics, paper pieced the hat using Birthday Brights Paper Pad, and coloring with Copic markers. Once that was done I popped it up on foam tape, as well, and added baker’s twine from the balloons to his trunk for the finish!

Thanks for stopping by today! Hope you can find the time to have some balloon fun, too! See you soon!

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: BB Birthday Buds
Die-namics: BB Birthday Buds, Pumped-Up Alphabet, Pumped-Up Numbers
Stencils: Mini Cloud Edges, Grassy Edges
Patterned Paper: Birthday Brights
Dye Ink: Gumdrop Green, Blue Breeze
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, No Line Coloring
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, Smart Grid Paper Pad

Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Copic markers, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Embossing Magic, Multi Medium Matte Glue, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, Mini Mister, water brush, sponge daubers, plastic eraser, Mini Ink Blending Tool, Mini Ink Blending Foam Pads, Scor-Buddy, Dried Marigold, Broken China, Shabby Shutters, and Spun Sugar Distress Inks, baker's twine

Happy Birthday–MFT Color Challenge #146

Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: Milk Chocolate, Tickled Pink, Coral Crush, and Summer Splash. All of the details about the color challenge are available on the MFT 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 went really CAS with this card. I knew I wanted to use a die for the sentiment and pulled out Happy Birthday Script Die-namics for it. I cut it from Milk Chocolate Card Stock once, twice from scrap white, and colored the edges with a Copic marker. I could have used three layers of Milk Chocolate but why do that when I had loads of white scraps laying around?

To bring in the other three challenge colors, I sponged Big Balloon Stencil with Tickled Pink, Summer Splash, and Coral Crush dye inks on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper and hand drew the balloon strings. It was then adhered to a Sweet Tooth card stock card base with foam tape and the stacked sentiment adhered with spray adhesive. I finished off with some glitter enamel dots.

And there you have it! Remember, you can get all the details by visiting the MFT Blog. You have the chance to win a $50 in MFT voucher. Winners are chosen at random, so everyone has a chance!

Thanks for stopping by! See you soon!

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Die-namics: Happy Birthday Script
Stencils:  Big Balloon
Dye Ink: Tickled Pink, Summer Splash, Coral Crush
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, Milk Chocolate
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, Smart Grid Paper Pad

Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, Multi Medium Matte Glue, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Mini Ink Blending Tool, Mini Ink Blending Foam Pads, Scor-Buddy, glitter enamel dots, brown Copic Multiliner, spray adhesive

I’m Jumping with Joy for You–MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge #499

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 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.

To begin, I cut an aperture with Stitched Square STAX Die-namics from Sweet Tooth card stock and Positively Peppy Paper Pad and adhered them together. Next I created my background with Mini Cloud Edges and Blue Breeze dye ink and Grassy Edges Die-namics cut from Jellybean Green card stock and adhered it to the back of the card front and then to the Sweet Tooth card stock.

Next I stamped the images from Hop, Skip, and a Jump Stamp Set and the birdie from Double the Fun Stamp Set. I cut them out with the coordinating Die-namics, colored them with Copic markers, and added them to the background with foam tape.

To complete the scene, I added a sun, cut from Pineapple card stock with the beachball die from BB Sunshine & Friendship Die-namics, and several of the new Petite Clouds Die-namics cut from Sweet Tooth card stock.

And there you have it! Remember, you can get all the details by visiting the MFT Blog. You have the chance to win a $50 in MFT voucher. Winners are chosen at random, so everyone has a chance!Thanks for stopping by! See you soon!

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Hop, Skip, and a Jump, Double the Fun
Die-namics: Hop, Skip, and a Jump, Grassy Fields, Petite Clouds, Stitched Square STAX, Double the Fun, BB Sunshine & Friendship
Stencils: Mini Cloud Edges
Patterned Paper: Positively Peppy
Dye Ink: Blue Breeze
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, No Line Coloring, Jellybean Green, Pineapple, Black Licorice
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, Smart Grid Paper Pad

Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Copic markers, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Embossing Magic, Multi Medium Matte Glue, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, sponge daubers, plastic eraser, Scor-Buddy

If You Were a Cactus, I’d Still Hug You–Color Throwdown Challenge #603

Hey there, welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week my good friend Broni is our hostess and she’s challenging us to some bright colors based on her awesome inspiration piece!

To begin, I cover a Sweet Tooth card stock base with Sweet Celebration Paper Pad and added Stitched Triple Peek-a-Boo Window & Edge Die-namics cut from Sweet Tooth card stock.

Next I stamped the images from BB Let’s Stick Together Stamp Set on No Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black hybrid ink, cut them out with the coordinating Die-namics, and colored them with Copic markers. Then I popped them, as well as the heat embossed sentiment, up on the card front with foam tape.

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 CTD603 so we can see your beauty all in one place, and use #ctd603 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!

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

Thanks so much for stopping by today! See you soon!

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: BB Let’s Stick Together
Die-namics: BB Let’s Stick Together, Stitched Triple Peek-a-Boo Window & Edge
Patterned Paper: Sweet Celebration
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, No Line Coloring, Black Licorice
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, Smart Grid Paper Pad

Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Copic markers, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Embossing Magic, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, plastic eraser, Mini Ink Blending Tool, Mini Ink Blending Foam Pads, Scor-Buddy

Wishing on a Star for You–MFT’s July Card Kit Release!!

It’s time! Sky-High Friends Card Kit from MFT is now available for purchase in the MFT Online Boutique!! After you shop, be sure to head over to the MFT Blog for more inspiration from the insanely talented MFT Design Team.




I love this adorable little bunny sleeping on the moon and wanted to highlight it on today’s card. First I created my background, sponging Strathmore Bristol Smooth card stock with Broken China, Blueprint Sketch, Chipped Sapphire, and Black Soot Distress Inks, covered that with Ranger Glaze, and then spattered it with white craft paint for the stars. Once dry, it was adhered to a Sweet Tooth card stock with foam tape and set aside.

The image was stamped on No Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black hybrid ink, cut out with the coordinating Die-namics, and colored with Copic markers. It was popped up on the card front with foam tape along with some Petite Cloud Die-namics cut from Sweet Tooth card stock and sponged with Cement Gray dye ink to match the night sky.

The sentiment was heat embossed on Black Licorice card stock cut with Skinny Strips Die-namics and popped up on foam.

And that’s it from me for MFT’s July Card Kit Release. Thanks so much for stopping by! See you soon!

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Sky-High Friends
Die-namics: Sky-High Friends, Skinny Strips, Petite Clouds
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black

Dye Ink: Cement Gray
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, No line Coloring, Black Licorice
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, Smart Grid Paper Pad

Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Copic markers, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, white detail embossing powder, Embossing Magic, Multi Medium Matte Glue, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, plastic eraser, Mini Ink Blending Tool, Mini Ink Blending Foam Pads, Scor-Buddy, Broken China, Blueprint Sketch, Chipped Sapphire, and Black Soot Distress Inks, white craft paint, small art brush

You’re Not Alone–One More Day Until MFT’s Sky High Friends Card Kit Release!

Welcome to Day One of MFT’s July Card Kit Release Countdown! Release is tomorrow, July 21st at 10am so set you alarms and don’t be late! Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all the details!





For this card I started by creating the background using Seedless Preserves, Tattered Rose, and Broken China Distress Inks on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper and adhered it to a Sweet Tooth card stock base. Next I added Grassy Hills Die-namics, cut from Gumdrop Green card stock with the edges sponged with Gumdrop Green dye ink.

Next I stamped the images on No Line Coloring Card Stock with Extreme Black hybrid ink, cut them out with the coordinating Die-namics, and colored them with Copic markers.

The colored images were adhered to the card front with foam tape. The sentiment was heat embossed on Black Licorice card stock cut with Stitched Sentiment Strips Die-namics, also popped up on foam. I finished off with some glitter enamel dots.

Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for the release of MFT’s July Card Kit, Sky High Friends!!

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Sky High Friends
Die-namics: Sky High Friends, Grassy Hills, Stitched Sentiment Strips
Patterned Paper: Petite Gingham
Dye Ink: Gumdrop Green
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, Gumdrop Green, Black Licorice, No Line Coloring
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, Smart Grid Paper Pad

Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Copic markers, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Embossing Magic, Multi Medium Matte Glue, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, plastic eraser, Mini Ink Blending Tool, Mini Ink Blending Foam Pads, Scor-Buddy, Seedless Preserves, Tattered Rose, and Broken China Distress Inks, glitter enamel dots

Hang in There—Two Days Until MFT’s July Card Kit Release!

Welcome to Day Two of MFT’s July Card Kit Countdown! This month’s kit is called Sky High Friends and contains two stamp sets and Die-namics, a Free with $60 Die-namics, a new paper pad, and cardstock. Release is on Tuesday, July 21st at 10am Eastern so make a note. And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all the details.





For today’s card I’m using Best Adventure Bears Stamp Set and Die-namics and Petite Clouds Die-namics—love these little guys! I missed Puffy Clouds so much and these are a great replacement! To begin, I did a watercolor wash background using Peerless Watercolor and a waterbrush. When it was dry, I splattered it with clean water for a little interest. When THAT was dry I stamped the sentiment with Extreme Black hybrid ink. Then I adhered it to a Sweet Tooth card stock base cover with Summertime Polka Dots Paper Pad with fun foam and set it aside.

Next I stamped the image on No Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black hybrid ink, cut it out with the coordinating Die-namics, colored it with Copic markers, and added it to the card front along with some Petite Cloud Die-namics cut from Sweet Tooth card stock.

And there you have it for Day Two of MFT’s July Card Kit Release Countdown! Sky High Friends Card Kit will be available for purchase on July 21st at 10am Eastern!

Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for Day One of the Release Countdown!

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Best Adventure Bears
Die-namics: Best Adventure Bears, Petite Clouds
Patterned Paper: Summertime Polka Dots
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, No Line Coloring
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, Smart Grid Paper Pad

Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar
magnets, Copic markers, Ranger Watercolor paper, tape runner, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, Mini Mister, water brush, plastic eraser, Scor-Buddy, Peerless watercolor