I'm Bats About You - Color Throwdown Challenge #712

 

Hey there and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! His week I'm the hostess and I've got a fun palette for you to play with--I love cobalt blue and orange together! Hope to see lots of you playing along with us this week!

I sponged my night sky using Broken China, Blueprint Sketch, and Chipped Sapphire Distress Inks then spattered white craft ink for the starry night sky and set it aside to dry.

Images from BB Witch Way is the Candy? Stamp Set were stamped on No Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black hybrid ink, cut with the coordinating Die-namics and colored with Copic Markers. Chantilly Cream card stock was cut with Grassy Terrain Die-namics and adhered behind and in front of Heartfelt Fence Die-namics cut from Kraft card stock. The sentiment was stamped before popping the front element up on foam tape.

The dry background was adhered to a Smooth White card stock base with foam tape and the colored images popped up on foam for the finish.

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 #CTD712 so we can see your beauty all in one place, and use #ctd712 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

Thanks so much for stopping by today! 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: BB Witch Way is the Candy?
Die-namics: BB Witch Way is the Candy?, Heartfelt Fence, Grassy Terrain
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Smooth White, Chantilly Cream, Kraft, No Line Coloring
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, Copic markers, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, plastic eraser, Mini Ink Blending Tool, Mini Ink Blending Foam Pads, Scor-Buddy, Smart Grid Paper Pad, Broken China, Blueprint Sketch, Chipped Sapphire Distress Inks, white craft paint, small art brush

Coffee Shop, MFT's September Card Kit, Is Now Available for Purchase!!

 

Hello, it's time! MFT's September card kit, Coffee Shop, 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!

What a fun kit this is!! I love creating these little room scenes--it's like decorating a doll house!! For this card, I feel like I'm walking up to the counter for a great cup of coffee!! I don't know about you, but if I were feeling under the weather I'd LOVE to get a card like this!

I'm using Floor to Ceiling Patterned paper for the wall and floor, Bistro Basics Die-namics for the counter, and Industrial Finishes Die-namics for the heat/AC and lighting. The sentiment is from Coffee Order Stamp Set.

Be Your Own Barista Die-namics provided the coffee maker and mugs, and Pots and Plants Die-namics are responsible for the...well, the pots and plants ;-) and Make a Sigh Die-namics and Stamp Set for the sign. All card stock colors are listed below.

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: Coffee Order
Die-namics: Bistro Basics, Be Your Own Barista, Pots and Plants, Industrial Finishes, Make a Sign
Patterned Paper: Floor to Ceiling
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Smooth White, Black Licorice, Gravel Gray, Cement Gray, Butterscotch, Orange Zest, Summer Splash, Kraft, Wild Cherry, Prickly Pear, Jalapeño Popper
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, Copic markers, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Embossing Magic, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, plastic eraser, Scor-Buddy, Smart Grid Paper Pad

MFT's September Card Kit, Coffee Shop Releases Tomorrow!

 

Hello and welcome to Day One of Coffee Shop, MFT's September Card Kit Release Countdown! Release is tomorrow, September 27th, at 10am Eastern so make a note! And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for ALL the details and more inspiration from the MFT team! 

I decided to create a cozy corner of a coffee shop in a shadow box for my card today. To begin, I created the box, using Floor to Ceiling patterned paper from the kit and matching card stocks. I thought it would be fun to create a scene to look at through the window so I constructed it using Mini Cloud Edges Stencil and Outside the Box Cityscape Die-namics in addition to Window Seat Die-namics from the kit. See below for card stock colors. 

Next, and using more dies from Window Seat Die-namics and Finishes and Textiles Patterned Paper, I constructed the chairs and table. The table in the kit wasn't appropriate for shadow box use so I used the sturdier coffee table from Fundamental Furnishes Die-namics. 

More decor using Potted Plants was constructed and added to the scene and a hanging lamp from Industrial Furnishings Die-namics hangs from the ceiling beams. All die cut images were attached with clear card stock strips to the bottom shelves, 

A couple of cups of coffee sit in a holder to finish off this cozy scene along with the sentiment, attached just inside the box with foam tape.

And that’s it from me today! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for Coffee Shop Card Kit Release!!

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

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Coffee Order
Die-namics: Shadow Box, Window Seat, Industrial Finishes, Be Your Own Barista, Outside the Box Cityscape, Fundamental Furnishings
Stencils: Mini Cloud Edges
Patterned Paper: Floor to Ceiling, Finishes and Textiles
Dye Ink: Lazy Day
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Moroccan Spice, Butterscotch, Cornflower, Caribbean Sea, Cement Gray, Gravel Gray, Black Licorice, Jalapeño Popper, Prickly Pear, Smooth White, Kraft
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, MISTI, Steel Snips, Large Metal Adapter Plate for Die-namics, On-Point Precision Glue, 1/8" Scor-Tape, 1/4" Scor-Tape

Other:  Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, tape runner, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, plastic eraser, Mini Ink Blending Tool, Mini Ink Blending Foam Pads, Scor-Buddy, Smart Grid Paper Pad, clear acetate card stock

Blessed - Color Throwdown Challenge #711

 

Hello, it's time for a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! Amy Rysavy is our hostess this week and she has a gorgeous color palette for us, based on her very cool inspiration piece.

Of course, I decided to use MFT's August Card Kit die for my card today. Sunflower Wreath and Blessed Die-namics make an impressive focal point, don't you agree? To begin, I cut all the wreath components (colors listed below), then assembled with On-Point Precision Glue and hot glue. Blessed Die-namics was cut three times from Black Licorice card stock and stacked with spray adhesive.

Next, I sponged Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper with Caribbean Sea dye ink, spattered with clean water, then sprinkled with black acrylic ink. Once dry, I stamped the sentiment from Inside & Out Gratitude Stamp Set and adhered the card front to a Smooth White card stock base.

Finishing off was just a matter of popping the wreath up on the card front with foam tape and adhering Blessed Die-namics with more On-Point Precision Glue.

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 #CTD711 so we can see your beauty all in one place, and use #ctd711 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

Thanks so much for stopping by today! 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: Inside & Out Gratitude
Die-namics: Sunflower Wreath, Blessed
Dye Ink: Caribbean Sea
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Lemon Drop, Field Day, Milk Chocolate, Smooth White, 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, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Mini Mister, plastic eraser, Mini Ink Blending Tool, Mini Ink Blending Foam Pads, Scor-Buddy, Smart Grid Paper Pad, black acrylic ink, small art brush

Wishing You a Season of Blessings - Color Throwdown #710

 

Hey there, it's time for a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! Wanda is our hostess this week and she's challenging us to a fun color palette inspired by these unconventionally colored pumpkin-shaped cookies.

I'm using some just-released MFT products, linked below. The aperture was cut with Elegant Stitched STAX Die-namics, Winter Trees Die-namics are at the back, and the pumpkins are from Cozy Days with You Stamp Set and Die-namics.

Fab Foliage Die-namics surround the pumpkins and the sentiment strip is from Blueprints 27 Die-namics. 

Foam tape was used for dimension, Kraft dye ink for sponging, and I finished off with some matching 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 #CTD710 so we can see your beauty all in one place, and use #ctd710 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

Thanks so much for stopping by today! 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: Cozy Days with You
Die-namics: Cozy Days with You, Winter Trees, Elegant Stitched STAX, Fab Foliage, Blueprints 27
Dye Ink: Kraft, Milk Chocolate
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Kraft, Summer Splash, Chantilly Cream, No Line Coloring, Sno Cone
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, Copic markers, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, plastic eraser, Mini Ink Blending Tool, Mini Ink Blending Foam Pads, Scor-Buddy, Smart Grid Paper Pad, enamel dots

MFT September Release Available Right Now!!

 

Hello, it's time! MFT's September 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!

I just had to use this adorable Santa girl for today's card! PI Christmas Sweetheart stamp set and Die-namics is all of that and more!!

To begin, 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 and set aside. A panel of Joyful Plaid Patterned Paper was adhered to a Smooth White card stock base on a wonky angle, then a panel of Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper was sponged with Lazy Day and Kraft dye inks, the sentiment was stamped with Extreme Black hybrid ink,  and the panel was adhered with foam tape after tying around some hemp cord. 

HO HO HO was cut from Gold Sparkle card stock with Balloon Alphabet and Numbers Die-namics and popped up on foam tape as was the colored image for the finish!

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: PI Christmas Sweetheart
Die-namics: PI Christmas Sweetheart, Balloon Alphabet & Numbers
Patterned Paper: Joyful Plaid
Dye Ink: Lazy Day, Kraft
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Smooth White, No Line Coloring, Gold 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, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, tape runner, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Mini Mister, plastic eraser, Mini Ink Blending Tool, Mini Ink Blending Foam Pads, Scor-Buddy, Smart Grid Paper Pad, hemp cord

Final Countdown - One Day Until MFT's September Release!

 

Hello and welcome to Day One of MFT's September Release Countdown! Release is tomorrow, September 13th, at 10am Eastern so make a note! And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for ALL the details! Today we're previewing Happy Camper Stamp Set, Happy Camper Die-namics, 

Crosshatch Die-namics, Thanks Die-namics, Inside & Out Thank You Stamp Set, Inside & Out Gratitude Stamp Set, and RAM Number Fun - 6 Stamp Set.

More gorgeous products being previewed today! Thanks Die-namics goes perfectly with Inside and Out Gratitude Stamp Set and Elegant Stitched Stax provides a perfect background. To begin, I cut Elegant Stitched STAX from Strathmore Bristol Smooth card stock, sponged it with Moroccan Spice and Summer Splash die inks and spattered with clean water. Next I stamped some images from Abstract art, then spattered it with gold acrylic ink. The sentiment was stamped with Extreme Black hybrid ink, then adhered with foam tape to a Smooth White card stock base that had been spattered with gold and black acrylic inks.

Next I cut Thanks Die-namics from Gold Sparkle card stock and twice from white card stock scraps, and layered them with spray adhesive, then adhered it to the card front.

More Abstract Art stamping and the inside part of Inside and Out Gratitude Stamp Set to finish it off.

And that’s it from me today! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for MFT's September Release!

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

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Inside & Out Gratitude, Abstract Art
Die-namics: Thanks, Elegant Stitched STAX
Dye Ink: Summer Splash, Moroccan Spice
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Smooth White, Gold Sparkle
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, tape runner, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Mini Mister, plastic eraser, Mini Ink Blending Tool, Mini Ink Blending Foam Pads, Scor-Buddy, Smart Grid Paper Pad, spray adhesive, gold and black acrylic inks, small art brush

Are You Ready? Two Days Until MFT's September Release!

 

Hello and welcome to Day Two of MFT's September Release Countdown! Release is in two days, September 13th, at 10am Eastern so make a note! And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for ALL the details! Today we're previewing RAM Christmas Blessings Stamp Set, RAM Christmas Blessings Die-namics, MSTN Reindeer Love Stamp Set, MSTN Reindeer Love DIe-namics, MSTN Be Merry Die-namics, and Elegant Stitched STAX Die-namics.

I just love this quirky and cute MSTN Be Merry Die-namics! Very simple so you can do all kinds of things with it--cut it from patterned paper, decorate it as I have, or add colored images to coordinate--so much potential, right? I'm decorating mine with Christmas Garnish Die-namics and had so much fun doing it! To begin, I did a watercolor wash with Peerless Watercolors on Ranger Watercolor paper, spattered it with clean water and set it aside to dry.

Next I cut MSTN Be Mine Die-namics from Gold Shine card stock and twice from Lemon Chiffon card stock and stacked them, adhering the layers together for dimension. Christmas Garnish Die-namics were cut from colored card stock, and assembled as necessary. The watercolored card front was adhered to a Joyful Plaid Patterned Paper-covered Smooth White card stock base with foam tape and the décor adhered with On-Point Precision Glue for the finish.

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

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

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Die-namics: MSTN Be Merry, Christmas Garnish
Patterned Paper: Joyful Plaid
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Smooth White, Wild Cherry, Lemon Chiffon, Jalapeño Popper, Gold Shine, Translucent Vellum
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, Copic markers, Ranger watercolor paper, tape runner, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Mini Mister, water brush, plastic eraser, Scor-Buddy, Smart Grid Paper Pad, Peerless Watercolors