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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Warm Winter Hugs - Color Throwdown Challenge #720

 


Hello and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Wanda is our hostess and she has challenged us to a gorgeous color palette based on the equally gorgeous inspiration piece. 





I almost immediately got an idea for this challenge and went to work. I started by stamping Snowflake Flurry Background on Kraft card stock, cut the sides with Torn Paper Edges Die-namics, and adhered it to a Smooth White card stock base. Next, I cut Coffee Mug Die-namics from No Line Coloring cad stock and colored it with Copic markers to resemble a copper mug.





I adhered Stackable Snowflakes Die-namics, cut from Smooth White card stock, on the card front, then popped up the copper mug on foam tape. DBD Winter Greenery was stamped with Extreme Black hybrid ink and Iced Spruce Distress Ink, colored with Copic markers and nestled around the bottom of the mug.




The sentiment, from This Hugs's for You Stamp Set was heat embossed on Black Licorice card stock then popped up on foam tape 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 #CTD720 so we can see your beauty all in one place, and use #ctd720 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: DBD Winter Greenery, Snowflake Flurry Background, Warm Winter Hugs
Die-namics: DBD Winter Greenery, Torn Paper Edges. Coffee Mug, Stackable Snowflakes
Dye Ink: Kraft
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Smooth White, Kraft, Black Licorice, 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, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Embossing Magic, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, Mini Mister, water brush, plastic eraser, Mini Ink Blending Tool, Mini Ink Blending Foam Pads, Scor-Buddy, Smart Grid Paper Pad, Iced Spruce Distress Ink, Versamark, heat tool



Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Thanks - Color Throwdown Challenge #719

 


Hey there, it's time for a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Vickie is our hostess and she's challenging us to some seasonal colors, based on her gorgeous inspiration piece. Hope to see lots of you playing along with us this week.




To begin, I cut Lot's of Leaves Cover-Up Die-namics from No-Line Coloring card stock and colored the leaves with Copic markers. Next, I framed the leaves with Gold Shine card stock cut with A2 Rectangle Frames Die-namics, adhered directly to the leaves die cut.



I created a Milk Chocolate card stock card base and adhered the leaves and frame with foam tape. Thanks Die-namics was cut from more Gold Shine card stock and adhered directly in the center.




To finish off, I added 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 #CTD719 so we can see your beauty all in one place, and use #ctd719 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.

Die-namics: Thanks, Lots of Leaves Cover-Up, A2 Rectangle Frames
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Milk Chocolate, No Line Coloring, Gold Shine
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, MISTI, Steel Snips, Large Metal Adapter Plate for Die-namics, On-Point Precision Glue, 1/8" Scor-Tape

Other:  Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Scor-Buddy, Smart Grid Paper Pad, spray adhesive, enamel dots


Wednesday, November 09, 2022

A Note to Say Thanks - Color Throwdown Challenge #718

 


Hey there! Welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Lynn is challenging us with a decidedly Fall color palette. Hope to see lots of you playing along with us.




Some time ago, MFT had Triangle STAX Die-namics that I loved and used a lot for cards similar to today's! Sadly they were retired and I had no triangles to play with. I was looking at MSTN Cool Christmas Trees Die-namics with a mind to creating a Fall forest with them but once I realized it was chocked full of triangles of every size I changed course and went for one of my favorite graphic designs.



To begin, I adhered a panel of MSTN Black & White Plaid Patterned Paper to a Smooth White card stock base, then cut all the trees from MSTN Cool Christmas Trees Die-namics from Butterscotch, Orange Zest, and Moroccan Spice card stocks. I had so much fun arranging the triangles and once I was happy, they were adhered to the card front, mostly popped up on foam tape.



Once that was done, I heat embossed the sentiment from Itty Bitty Thanks on Black Licorice card stock cut with Itty Bitty Strips Die-namics and popped it up on foam tape, as well. Some enamel dots in the challenge colors 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 #CTD718 so we can see your beauty all in one place, and use #ctd718 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: Itty Bitty Thanks
Die-namics: MSTN Cool Christmas Trees, Itty Bitty Strips
Patterned Paper: MSTN Black & White Plaid
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Smooth White, Black Licorice, Butterscotch, Orange Zest, Moroccan Spice
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, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Embossing Magic, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, plastic eraser, Scor-Buddy, Smart Grid Paper Pad, Versamark, heat tool, enamel dots


Tuesday, November 08, 2022

It's Time!! MFT's November Release is Now Available for Purchase!

 


Hello, it's time! MFT's November 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!






Lovin' this little cutie as she hits the slopes in her adorable ski suit. To begin, I created the background by sponging Fire Coral and Grape Jelly dye inks on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, then spattered it with water.





Once dry, Stitched Snow Drifts Die-namics, cut from Smooth White card stock was popped up on the background after stamping the sentiment. The background was then adhered to a Smooth White card stock base with foam tape.




The image was stamped on No Line coloring card stock with Extreme Black hybrid ink, cut out with the coordinating Die-namics, colored with Copic markers, and then added to the scene with foam tape. To finish off, some Cutest Clouds Ever Die-namics, cut from Smooth White card stock and popped up on foam.




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 Snow Bunny
Die-namics: PI Snow Bunny, Stitched Snow Drifts, Cutest Clouds Ever
Dye Ink: Fire Coral, Grape Jelly
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Smooth White, 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, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, tape runner, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, plastic eraser, Mini Ink Blending Tool, Mini Ink Blending Foam Pads, Scor-Buddy, Smart Grid Paper Pad



Monday, November 07, 2022

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

 


Hello and welcome to Day Two of MFT's November Release Countdown! Release is in one day, November 8th, at 10am Eastern so make a note! And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for ALL the details! Today we're previewing Freezin' Season Stamp Set, Freezin' Season Die-namics, RAM Beary Special Stamp Set, RAM Beary Special Die-namics, and RAM Number Fun - 8 Die-namics.




I love anything with birds on a wire so I couldn't wait to play with this adorable set from Rachelle Anne Miller!! To begin, I created a cloud background by sponging Summer Splash dye ink on Smooth White card stock with mini Cloud Edges Stencil, stamped the sentiment at the bottom, then adhered it to a Smooth White card stock base covered with MSTN Pretty in Plaid Patterned Paper.





The image was stamped on No Line coloring card stock with Extreme Black hybrid ink, colored with Copic markers, the fussy cut out and popped up on foam tape. 





To finish off, I added some glitter enamel dots and called it done! 

And that’s it from me today! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for
Day Three of MFT's November 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.

Stamps: RAM Number Fun - 8
Stencil:
Mini Cloud Edges
Patterned Paper: MSTN Pretty in Plaid
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Smooth White, No Line Coloring
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, MISTI

Other:  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, glitter enamel dots



Sunday, November 06, 2022

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

 


Hello and welcome to Day Two of MFT's November Release Countdown! Release is in two days, November 8th, at 10am Eastern so make a note! And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for ALL the details! Today we're previewing Coffee and Conversation Stamp Set, Coffee Mug Die-namics, Mini Mugs Die-namics, and Torn Paper Edges Die-namics (Free with $60).






Loving this Coffee Mug Die-namics and the super cute sentiments in the Coffee & Conversation Stamp Set. To begin, I sponged Summer Splash dye ink through the new Herringbone Stencil on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, spattered it with black acrylic ink, then adhered it to a Smooth White card stock base.





To complete the background, SY On Solid Ground stamp set was stamped on No Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black hybrid ink, colored with Copic markers, and adhered across the bottom of the card, and the sentiment from Coffee & Conversation was stamped at the top.





Coffee Cup Die-namics was cut from two patterns of Finishes & Textiles Patterned Paper, backed with white scrap card stock for strength, and popped up on the card from to finish off.

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

Stamps: Coffee and Conversation, SY On Solid Ground
Die-namics: Coffee Mug
Stencils: Herringbone
Patterned Paper: Finishes and Textiles
Dye Ink: Summer Splash
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Smooth White, 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, 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, black acrylic ink, small art brush, enamel dots


Saturday, November 05, 2022

Halfway to the Big Day--Three Days Until MFT's November Release!



Hello and welcome to Day Three of MFT's November Release Countdown! Release is in three days, November 8th, at 10am Eastern so make a note! And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for ALL the details! Today we're previewing DBD Winter Greenery Stamp Set, DBD Winter Greenery Die-namics, MSTN Lined Letters Stamp Set, Herringbone Stencil, PI Snow Bunny Stamp Set, and PISnow Bunny Die-namics.






I'm not sure I've seen a prettier Winter greenery stamp set anywhere, ever. This thing is gorgeous and I can't wait to use it over and over!! to begin, I sponged Lazy Day dye ink on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper and heat embossed lettered from MSTN Lined Letters stamp set with gold detail embossing powder. 




Next the background was spattered with gold acrylic ink and an small art brush. Once dry, it was adhered to a Smooth White card stock base. The images were stamped on No Line coloring card stock with Extreme Black hybrid ink, cut out with the coordinating Die-namics, and colored with Copic markers.





Next I drew a circle on the card front and used that as a guide for placement of the colored images. Once I was happy with it, the images were adhered with hot glue and it was done!!

And that’s it from me today! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for
Day Two of MFT's November 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.

Stamps: DBD Winter Greenery, MSTN Lined Letters
Die-namics: DBD Winter Greenery
Dye Ink: Lazy Day
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Smooth White, 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, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, gold detail embossing powder, Embossing Magic, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, plastic eraser, Mini Ink Blending Tool, Mini Ink Blending Foam Pads, Scor-Buddy, Smart Grid Paper Pad, Versamark, gold acrylic ink, small art brush, hot glue/gun