Get Well Soon - Color Throwdown Challenge #686

 

Hey there, it's time for a new Color Throwdown Challenge! Lisa is our hostess this week and I love these colors she's chosen for us!! Just beautiful together!

I started by cutting a bunch of Fab Foliage Die-namics from Ranger Watercolor paper then colored them with Peerless watercolors, spattered with clean water and then gold acrylic ink,

While they were drying, I heat embossed the sentiment from All-Occasion Scripted Greetings Stamp Set on Chantilly Cream card stock with gold detail embossing powder. Next I arranged the foliage elements and hot glued them to a Chantilly Cream card stock base, then popped the sentiment element up on foam tape.

To finish off, I added some purple sequins to complete the challenge palette. Very CAS but I love it!

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 #CTD686 so we can see your beauty all in one place, and use #ctd686 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
Lisa Henke
Lori Tecler
Lynn Put
Susie Moore
Vickie Zimmer
Wanda Cullen

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: All-Occasion Scripted Greetings
Die-namics: Fab Foliage
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Chantilly Cream
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, MISTI, Steel Snips, Large Metal Adapter Plate for Die-namics, On-Point Precision Glue

Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Ranger Watercolor paper, gold detail embossing powder, Embossing Magic, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Mini Mister, water brush, plastic eraser, Scor-Buddy, Glassboard, Versamark, heat tool, sequins, Peerless Watercolors, gold acrylic ink, small art brush, hot glue/gun

Enjoy the Little Things - Color Throwdown Challenge #685

 

Hey, y'all, it's time for a brand new color Throwdown Challenge! This week our hostess is Susie with a color palette that's all Springy-Summery! Hope to see you playing along with us this week!

I'm using elements from the just released Stylish Bouquet MFT March card kit for this card: Stylish Sentiments Stamp Set, Flower Bouquet Die-namics, Bouquet Wrap Die-namics, and Flower Bouquet Builder Stencil.

To begin, I cut Flower Bouquet Die-namics from Orange Zest and Sour Apple card stock and stenciled accents with Jalapeño Popper and Moroccan Spice dye inks, added some black accents, then assembled the individual flowers. Once done, I gathered them into a bouquet and put them inside Bouquet Wrap Die-namics, cut from Kraft card stock.

Next I spattered some black acrylic ink on Sweet Tooth card stock and adhered it to a Sweet Tooth card stock base with foam tape. The wrapped bouquet was then adhered to the card front with more foam tape. The sentiment was heat embossed on Black Licorice card stock and also popped up on the card front with foam tape. Some sweet glitter enamel dots finished it 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 #CTD685 so we can see your beauty all in one place, and use #ctd685 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
Lisa Henke
Lori Tecler
Lynn Put
Susie Moore
Vickie Zimmer
Wanda Cullen

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Stylish Sentiments
Die-namics: Flower Bouquet, Bouquet Wrap
Stencils: Flower Bouquet Builder
Dye Ink: Moroccan Spice, Jalapeño Popper
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, Kraft, Sour Apple, Orange Zest
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, MISTI, Steel Snips, Large Metal Adapter Plate for Die-namics, On-Point Precision Glue

Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, white detail embossing powder, Embossing Magic, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, plastic eraser, Scor-Buddy, Glassboard, Blender Brushes – 4 pack, heat tool, Versamark, glitter enamel dots, black acrylic ink

MFT's March Kit, Stylish Bouquet, Release!!

 

Hello and welcome to the release of MFT's March Card Kit, Stylish Bouquet!! Lots of room to spread your creative wings with this kit--so much fun! Be sure to head on over to the MFT Online Boutique and shop! And don't forget to stop by the MFT Blog for all the details and more inspiration!

For this card I created a bouquet using most of the elements in Flower Bouquet Die-namics, then stenciled them with Flower Bouquet Builder Stencil using the inks listed below. Once done, I arranged them inside Bouquet Wrap Die-namics, cut from Kraft card stock.

For my background I cut a piece of Colorful Canvas Patterned Paper, tore the edges, and adhered it directly to a Sweet Tooth card stock base after stamping a sentiment from Stylish Sentiments Stamp Set with Black Licorice dye ink..

More sentiment was achieved by cutting Stylish Congrats Die-namics from Black Licorice card stock and adhering it directly to the card front as well.

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

For even more ideas and inspiration, please visit the My Favorite Things YouTube channel.

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Stylish Sentiments
Die-namics: Flower Bouquet, Bouquet Wrap, Stylish Congrats
Stencils: Flower Bouquet Builder
Patterned Paper: Colorful Canvas
Dye Ink: Cotton Candy, Fire Coral, Red Hot, Lemon Drop, Orange Zest, Sno Cone, Summer Splash, Tropical Teal, Sour Apple, Jalapeño Popper, Black Licorice
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, Kraft, Black Licorice
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, MISTI, Steel Snips, Large Metal Adapter Plate for Die-namics, On-Point Precision Glue

Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, tape runner, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, plastic eraser, Scor-Buddy, Glassboard, Blender Brushes – 4 pack

Stylish Bouquet - MFT's March Kit Countdown Day 1

 

Get ready for Springtime vibes! MFT's March Kit, Stylish Bouquet, is all about flowers and gorgeous sentiments, both stamps and Die-namics. Release is tomorrow, March 22, at 10am Eastern so set your clocks. And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for ALL the details and more inspiration from the MFT Design Team! 

The Stylish Bouquet Card Kit includes the following products:

Stylish Sentiments Stamp Set

Flower Bouquet Die-namics

Flower Bouquet Builder Stencil

Colorful Canvas Paper Pad

Card Stock - Smooth White (2), Cotton Candy (1), Red Hot (1), Fire Coral (1), Orange Zest (1), Lemon Drop (1), Sour Apple (1), Jalapeno Popper (1), Summer Splash (1), Caribbean Sea (1), Tropical Teal (1), Kraft (1), Black Licorice (1), Heavyweight Translucent Vellum (1)

The following will be available as a separate purchase:

Stylish Thank You Die-namics

Stylish Happy Birthday Die-namics

Bouquet Wrap Die-namics

The Free with $60 releasing with this kit is Stylish Congrats Die-namics.

There is so much versatility in this kit--you will have so much fun with it!! For today's card, I began by heat embossing MSTN Repeating Rainbows Background using clear embossing powder on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper then sponged with Lazy Day dye ink. After deciding placement, I cut Stylish Thank You Die-namics from Gold Shine card stock and adhered it directly to the card front then popped it up on foam tape on a Sweet Tooth card stock base.

Next I cut some flowers and foliage from Sweet Tooth card stock and stenciled the color on in layers--so much fun to watch them come to life!! 

Once I had them placed where I wanted, I adhered them with hot glue and foam for dimension and finished off with some clear sequins.

And that's it from me today! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for the Stylish Bouquet Kit Release!

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: MSTN Repeating Rainbows Background
Die-namics: Stylish Thank You, Flower Bouquet
Stencils: Flower Bouquet Builder
Dye Ink: Lazy Day, Cotton Candy, Orange Zest, Lemon Drop, Sour Apple, Jalapeño Popper, Fire Coral, Red Hot
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, Gold Shine
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, MISTI, Steel Snips, Large Metal Adapter Plate for Die-namics, On-Point Precision Glue

Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, clear detail embossing powder, Embossing Magic, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Scor-Buddy, Glassboard, Blender Brushes – 4 pack, clear sequins, heat tool, Versamark

Hi, Hunny - Color Throwdown Challenge #684

 


Hey there, and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Amy Rohl is our hostess and she's challenging us to a neutral color palette, base on a personal photo of hers.

With yellow and black in the palette I immediately thought of Honey Bees Stamp Set and Honey Bees Die-namics. Along with these I used Beehive Die-namics, Hanging Branch Die-namics and A2 Rectangle Frames Die-namics for a scrappy layout.

To begin, I cut my branch, beehive, and the frame. Next I stamped the images on No Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black hybrid ink, cut them with the coordinating Die-namics, and colored them with Copic markers. The I started adhering elements, starting with some corrugated paper with torn edges. Remember this stuff? I used to use it ALL. THE. TIME. I found some in my stash the other day and promised myself to use it sometime and this card was perfect for it! On top of that I added a strip of Black & White Stripes Patterned Paper, the frame, cut from Cement Gray card stock, the branch, cut from Kraft card stock, and the hive, cut from Butterscotch card stock with a Gravel Gray interior. 

All of these layers were either adhered directly or popped up on foam for dimension, as were the colored images. The sentiment was heat embossed on Black Licorice card stock and likewise popped up on foam tape. I finished off with some gold glitter enamel dots.

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 #CTD684 so we can see your beauty all in one place, and use #ctd684 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
Lisa Henke
Lori Tecler
Lynn Put
Susie Moore
Vickie Zimmer
Wanda Cullen

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Honey Bees
Die-namics: Honey Bees, Bee Hive, Hanging Branch, A2 Rectangle Frames, Skinny Strips
Patterned Paper: Black and White Stripes
Dye Ink: Kraft
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, Black Licorice, Cement Gray, Gravel Gray, Butterscotch, No Line Coloring
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, MISTI, Steel Snips, Large Metal Adapter Plate for Die-namics

Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Copic markers, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Embossing Magic, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, plastic eraser, Scor-Buddy, Smart Grid Paper Pad, Blender Brushes – 4 pack, corrugated paper, glitter enamel dots

My Heart Hurts for You - MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge #584

 

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.

For today's card I wanted to send some love to the people of Ukraine. Their courage and love of country humbles me--I simply cannot imagine the pain and anguish they are going through as they see their people killed and their beautiful country destroyed. Praying for an end of the atrocities and for them to be able to begin rebuilding their country. 

Heart Rays Die-namics was a perfect way to display the flag colors and also reinforce the message of the sentiment from Deepest Sympathy Stamp Set. I cut it from Butterscotch and Cornflower card stocks, reassembled using both colors and secured the pieced on the back with tape. The background was created using Mini Cloud Edges Stencil and Lazy Day dye ink on Sweet Tooth card stock which was adhered directly to a Sweet Tooth card stock base.

The two bottom sketch elements were done with Stitched Rolling Cloud Edges Die-namics cut from Sweet Tooth card stock with the sentiment from Deepest Sympathy Stamp Set stamped with Extreme Black hybrid ink and popped up on foam. The heart was also popped up on foam and clear raindrop "tears" added. I finished with a few more hearts, cut with Tag Builder Blueprints 5 Die-namics.

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

For even more ideas and inspiration, please visit the My Favorite Things
 YouTube channel.

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Deepest Sympathy
Die-namics: Heart Rays, Stitched Rolling Cloud Edges, Tag Builder Blueprints 5
Stencils: Mini Cloud Edges
Dye Ink: Lazy Day
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, Cornflower, Butterscotch
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, MISTI, Steel Snips, Large Metal Adapter Plate for Die-namics, On-Point Precision Glue

Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, tape runner, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, plastic eraser, Scor-Buddy, Smart Grid Paper Pad, Blender Brushes – 4 pack

What's Up, Peeps? Color Throwdown Challenge #683

 

Hey there, it's time for a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Miss Broni is our hostess and she has a super sweet color combo for us to play with--hope to see you playing along!

I saw some peeps in the store the other day which made me realize Easter is quickly approaching! So I got this idea for pink peeps and went from there. My peeps--and clouds--are from the just released MSTN Sending Sunshine and Smiles Stamp Set and MSTN Sunshine and Smiles Die-namics. The peeps were stamped on No Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black hybrid ink, cut the the coordinating Die-namics, and colored with Copic markers.

To frame my scene, I cut Sweet Tooth card stock with Watercolor Wash Free Form Die-namics, added Pretty In Plaid Patterned Paper cut with Mini Slimline Outside the Box Grassy Hills Die-namics, and popped it up on a Sweet Tooth card stock base covered with more Pretty in Plaid Patterned Paper.  

Next I cut "PEEPS" from Silver Sparkle card stock with Impact Alphabet, heat embossed the sentiment from TI Sweet Little Spell Stamp Set and popped everything up on 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 #CTD683 so we can see your beauty all in one place, and use #ctd683 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
Lisa Henke
Lori Tecler
Lynn Put
Susie Moore
Vickie Zimmer
Wanda Cullen

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: MSTN Sending Sunshine and Smiles, TI Sweet Little Spell
Die-namics: TI Sending Sunshine and Smiles, Watercolor Wash Free Form, Mini Slimline Outside the Box Grassy Hills, Impact Alphabet
Patterned Paper: Pretty In Plaid
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, Black Licorice, No Line Coloring, Silver Sparkle
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, MISTI, Steel Snips, Large Metal Adapter Plate for Die-namics

Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Copic markers, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Embossing Magic, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, plastic eraser, Blender Brushes – 4 pack

It's Time!! MFT's March Release Is Now Available for Purchase!

 

Hello, it's time! MFT's March Release is available now for purchase so be sure to head on over to the MFT Online Boutique and shop! And don't forget to stop by the MFT Blog for all the details and more inspiration!

To begin, I sponged Sweet Tooth card stock with Lazy Day dye ink through Mini Cloud Edges Stencil then adhered it to a Sweet Tooth card stock base. Next, using Mini Slimline Outside the Box Waves Die-namics, I cut Summer Splash card stock and adhered these to the bottom of the card front, both directly and popped up on foam after stamping the sentiment.

The images from Bubbly Birthday Stamp Set were stamped with Extreme Black hybrid ink on No Line Coloring card stock, cut with Bubbly Birthday Die-namics, and colored with Copic markers.

The colored images were then popped up in the scene with foam tape, and the little banner was strung from Petite Clouds Die-namics cut from Sweet Tooth card stock.

And that’s it from me today! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for the December MFT and Friends Feature!

For even more ideas and inspiration, please visit the My Favorite Things YouTube channel.

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Bubbly Birthday
Die-namics: Bubble Birthday, Outside the Box Waves, Petite Clouds
Stencils: Mini Cloud Edges
Dye Ink: Lazy Day
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth Summer Splash, No Line Coloring
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, MISTI, Steel Snips, Large Metal Adapter Plate for Die-namics

Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Copic markers, tape runner, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, plastic eraser, Scor-Buddy, Smart Grid Paper Pad, Blender Brushes – 4 pack