Wishing You the Hoppiest Birthday Ever - MFT December Hits & Highlights

How do you step up your cards with interactive elements? There are so many different techniques, but some of them are much more time consuming and require a lot of brainpower to bring your vision to life! If your next project requires a little bumpy action to make your scene come to life, you can’t beat the usefulness of the Movin’ & Groovin’ Die-namics options. This month, our team is sharing innovative ideas for integrating these action-packed dies into their projects.

Here you can see my card in action. I don't show the mechanics of card construction--you can see a great video showing how to construct a card with these Die-namics here. I didn't see any reason to reinvent this excellent wheel ;-)

I'm using Jumping Giraffe Stamp Set and Die-namics for the action figure. Watch him pogo his way across the card.

The sky was done with Mini Cloud Edges Stencil and Blue Yonder Dye Ink, and I added a sun cut with A2 Circle STAX Die-namics and Petite Clouds Die-namics.

Grassy Hills Die-namics, cut from Sour Apple card stock and sponged with Sour Apple dye ink gave me a place to stamp the sentiment and Mr. Giraffe a place to hop :) The image was stamped on No Line Coloring card stock, cut with the coordinating Die-namics, and colored with Copic markers before being added to the scene.

And that's it from me today! Thanks so much for stopping by--see you soon!

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Jumping Giraffe, Interactive Labels
Die-namics: Jumping Giraffe, Grassy Hills, A2 Circle STAX, Petite Clouds, Movin' & Groovin' 
Stencils: Mini Cloud Edges
Dye Ink: Blue Yonder, Sour Apple
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, Sour Apple, Lemon Drop, No Line Coloring
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, MISTI, Steel Snips, Large Metal Adapter Plate for Die-namics, On-Point Precision Glue, Spin & Slide Discs

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

MFT Hits and Highlights - Shaker Ornaments

 

Shaker pouches are clearly an excellent option for integrating interactive elements into your card making, but we've got a fun new twist today just in time for the holidays. Today, we've challenged our team to create see-through ornaments with their choice of pouch. Use them to craft a miniature scene, add candy or a small gift, or simply pack with seasonal filler for some jolly shimmy and shake that will light up your tree. You could even tie a shaker pouch ornament to a package to serve double duty as decoration! Feeling festive? Let's get crafting!

I made these ornament with the plan to use them as package decorations because why not?? I'm using Tag Builder Blueprints 6 Die-namics and Circle Shaker Pouches by essentially making two copies, adding filler, and adhering them together! Easy peasy!!

This one is using Christmas Cheer Patterned Paper to guide the design, with Party Lights Die-namics cut from card stock using all the colors in the paper. To add some mobility, I added silver seed beads to the filler tied on ribbon and baker's twine and finished off with a sentiment from Bitty Holiday Wishes Stamp Set.

This one is identical in design, using Black & White Stripes Patterned paper and gold and silver glitter paper along with gold and silver seed beads. The sentiment was heat embossed with gold detail embossing powder where I used white on the one above. 

These made cute ornaments/tags and didn't take long to make at all! So get your craft on and create some double duty projects this Christmas! 

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

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Bitty Holiday Wishes
Die-namics: Tag Builder Blueprints 6, Skinny Strips, Party Lights
Patterned Paper: Black & White Stripes, Christmas Cheer
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers:  Cotton Candy, Red Hot, Ripe Raspberry, Sno Cone, Blu Raspberry, Green Room, Jellybean Green, Black Licorice, Silver Sparkle, gold Sparkle
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, MISTI, Steel Snips, Large Metal Adapter Plate for Die-namics, On-Point Precision Glue, Circle Shaker Pouches, 1/8" Scor Tape

Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Copic markers, tape runner, white and gold detail embossing powder, Embossing Magic, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, plastic eraser, Smart Grid Paper Pad, Versamark, heat tool, silver and gold seed beads, ribbon, baker's twine

Hits & Highlights – Extraordinaire Stencils

 

We've long been big proponents of the versatility of stencils. They are uniquely suited to a wide variety of techniques and mediums, feature exceptional durability, and are incredibly affordable — you simply can't beat their value in your crafting toolbox! With the introduction of our line of Extraordinaire stencils, stencil potential has been doubled! With both the negative and positive included, you have even more options for achieving your crafting dreams. This month, our team is showcasing some of that versatility by spotlighting techniques you can achieve with Extraordinaire stencils.

I love the Extraordinaire Stencils--they are so versatile! For my card today i show you how to use both parts--the positive and the negative to create a unique background. To begin, I used the negative to stencil a frame around my background panel using Kraft dye ink.

I let that dry and placed the positive element on top and sponged the center of the panel with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink.

Once that was dry I sponged the edges with Hickory Smoke Distress Ink and spattered with black acrylic ink.

Next i stamped Christmas Cardinals Stamp Set on No Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black hybrid ink, cut them out with the coordinating Die-namics and colored with Copic markers. 

Before adhering the stenciled panel to a Sweet Tooth card stock base, the sentiment from the set was stamped with Extreme Black hybrid ink. Next the colored images were popped up on foam and it was done!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog to see more Extraordinaire Stencil inspiration.

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Christmas Cardinals
Die-namics: Christmas Cardinals
Stencils: Rectangle Extraordinaire
Dye Ink: Kraft
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, No Line Coloring
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, Smart Grid Paper Pad, 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, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, plastic eraser, Mini Ink Blending Tool, Mini Ink Blending Foam Pads, Scor-Buddy, black acrylic ink, Tumbled Glass and Hickory Smoke Distress Inks

Pucker Up, Buttercup! MFT Hits & Highlights

Pucker up, buttercup — you'll love today's inspiration so much you'll want to give our designers a BIG KISS. Our selection of lip balm products are perfect for customizing fun little treats for co-workers, favors, and stocking stuffers. With the holidays knocking at the door, now is a great opportunity to stock up on last-minute gifts anyone on your list can appreciate that are S.W.A.K from one of their favorite people: you.

Trick or Treating this year is going to take some ingenuity and I have one idea for you. Some little people on your list will love receiving these sweet treats--that keep on giving. Make these adorable lip balm favors using bought or home made lip balm and your recipient will not feel tricked! I make my own and I've shared the recipe and some printable labels below. It's a .pdf file so if you have trouble getting it to download, just leave a comment with your email and I'll send it to you.

For these cuties I used Boo Crew Stamp Set, Boo Crew, Tall Tag Duo, Lip Balm Window & Frame, and Tag Builder Blueprints 6 Die-namics. Patterned paper is from Creepy Confections Paper Pad and I used Orange Zest, Black Licorice, and Limelight card stocks.

On the back I added Essential Sentiment Zip Strips Die-namics stamped with Interactive Labels Stamp Set for easy opening.

Here's the .pdf file for your lip balm making convenience :) This is my all-time favorite lip balm and I need to get a batch done soon--I use it daily.







And there you have it from me! I hope I've given you an idea of some easy little favors or treats and you can start making them now for Christmas stocking stuffers!

Thanks for stopping by! See you soon!

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Boo Crew, Interactive Labels
Die-namics: Boo Crew, Lip Balm Window & Frame, Tall Tag Duo, Tag Builder Blueprints 6, Essential Sentiments Rip Strips
Patterned Paper: Creepy Confections
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Orange Zest, Black Licorice, Limelight
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, Smart Grid Paper Pad, 1/8" Scor-Tape, Lip Balm Pouches

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, plastic eraser, Scor-Buddy, heat tool, Versamark, ribbon, baker's twine, lip balm

3, 2, 1…Launching the Best Day Ever–MFT Hits & Highlights

 

For this month’s feature, we’re launching cards into a whole new world with Blast Off Die-namics—the sky’s the limit!





I employed a really simple design to showcase this adorable Die-namics! To begin, I cut all the pieces of Blast Off Die-namics and assembled them for this colorful rocket.

Then I created my background by spattering white craft paint on an After Midnight card stock card front. Once it dried, and after careful measuring, I cut Leaping Slider Channels Die-namics from it.

Next, the card front was adhered to a Sweet Tooth card stock base with 2 layers of foam tape, and a Slider Element was adhered to the rocket and a piece of clear acetate and the acetate slipped into the slider channel.

After testing to made sure the rocket moved without any impingement, I added Stitched Cloud Edges Die-namics, cut from Sweet Tooth card stock and also popped up on two layers of foam tape—to ensure smooth movement. The sentiment from best Friends in the Universe was stamped on another Stitched Cloud Edges die cut and also popped up on foam for the finish.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Hope you can find some time to have some rocket fun, too! See you soon!

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Best Friends in the Universe
Die-namics: Blast Off, Stitched Cloud Edges, Leaping Slider Channels
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, After Midnight, Gravel Gray, Cement Gray, Orange Zest, Lemon Drop, Tangy Orange, Cornflower, Wild Cherry, Black Licorice, Silver Shine
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, Smart Grid Paper Pad, Slider Elements

Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, tape runner, Multi Medium Matte Glue, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, plastic eraser, Scor-Buddy, white craft paint, small art brush

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

Surf, Sand, & Sun–MFT June Hits & Highlights Feature

Put on your shades, because the MFT Design Team is shining today! They are bringing the heat with an array of products centering around a HOT theme — Surf, Sand, & Sun. Get inspired with some COOL new ideas using the hottest products available. Let’s dive in! 

I think it would be SOOOOOOOOOOO nice to be relaxing in a pool—or the ocean—and soaking up some rays after being shut in for so long, don’t you? I’ll have to keep living vicariously through my cards for a while, though, so I got out this cutie for today’s card.

First, I created my background by doing a watercolor wash on Ranger Watercolor paper, then spattered it with clean water and popped it up on a Sweet Tooth card base after adhering a strip of Fun in the Sun Paper Pad. Next I stamped the images on No Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black hybrid ink, cut them out with the coordinating Die-namics, colored them with Copic markers, and popped them up on the card front with foam tape.

The sentiment was heat embossed on a strip of Black Licorice card stock and adhered with foam, as well, for the finish.

And that’s it from me today! Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you can find some way to relax like this girlie is doing—take good care of yourselves!

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: PI Hey, Sunshine
Die-namics: PI Hey Sunshine
Patterned Paper: Fun in the Sun
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, Ranger Watercolor paper, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Embossing Magic, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, Mini Mister, water brush, plastic eraser, Scor-Buddy, heat tool