Costumed Cuties - MFT August VIP!!

Hi, all! It’s time for that magical mid-month event—the MFT VIP Collection!!

What’s the VIP Collection, you ask? It’s a LIMITED QUANTITY product that gives you the opportunity to purchase upcoming stamp sets and a new Die-namics die TWO WEEKS early. The mini set that is included in the VIP kit for free will be EXCLUSIVE to the VIP kit and will never be available for purchase. This month’s VIP Collection is available right now, right HERE! To see what the rest of the design team has come up with using these sets, be sure to check out the MFT Blog.

We have a couple of PI cuties for you this month: PI – Prehistoric Girl and PI – Owl Costume. A-dorable!!

Here’s what’s in this month’s collection:

Pure Innocence Prehistoric Girl stamp set
Pure Innocence Owl Costume stamp set
Costumed Cuties Sentiments mini (VIP exclusive stamp set - will never be offered for sale or be available again $9 value, FREE)
Peek-a-Boo Trio Die-namics

I have a card using each of the sets for you tonight, first up, PI-Prehistoric Girl. I decided to create a little scene with her—actually, I couldn’t resist it.

First, I stamped her on Neenah Classic Crest Cover, Solar White Smooth, 130lb paper with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored her with Copic markers, paper piecing her “dress”. Then I fussy cut her out and popped her into the scene. I’m using Die-namics Cloud Trio, Die-namics Fresh Cut Grass for the obvious reasons, but I’m using some other Die-namics in out-of-the-box fashion. The light brown “earth” right behind her was done with Natural card stock and Die-namics Wonky Scallop Border. I think it gives the illusion of not-too-distant grassless low hills. The taller green hills in the background were done with Die-namics Jumbo Cloud STAX. Love the versatility of Die-namics dies!! The sentiment is from the mini set included in the VIP Collection and was stamped on a Die-namics Traditional Tags STAX and added to a twine-tied Tangy Orange button. I’m also using Jellybean Green card stock, Sour Apple card stock, Tangy Orange card stock, and Sweet Tooth card stock.

Here’s the inside with another sentiment from the mini set:

And here’s my second card, using PI – Owl Costume. I’m using this month’s Guest Designer Sketch for this card. You can get all the details about *that* at the Guest Designer thread at the MFT Member Forum at SCS.

OK, then. I stamped this little sweetie on Neenah Classic Crest Cover, Solar White Smooth, 130lb paper and colored her with Copic markers. Then I matter her with Black Licorice card stock and stamped the sentiment, also from the mini set, on a Die-namics Mini Tab Foursome die cut and attached it to the main image panel. I did some stitching, added some Black Licorice grosgrain ribbon, and popped the image up on foam tape. Then I added a big ol’ Sour Apple button tied with some Charcoal baker’s twine.

Here’s the inside with a sentiment from PI – Owl Costume.

Here are the Die-namics dies I used on these cards:

And that’s it for me! Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope to see you back tomorrow for MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge!

 

 

 

 

~Supplies~

Card 1:
Stamps: PI – Prehistoric Girl (MFT)
Paper: Natural card stock, Tangy Orange card stock, Jellybean Green card stock, Sweet Tooth card stock, Sour Apple card stock (MFT); Zoology (Bo Bunny)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger)
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Die-namics Cloud Trio, Die-namics Fresh Cut Grass, Die-namics Wonky Scallop Border, Die-namics Jumbo Cloud STAX, Die-namics Traditional Tags STAX, Tangy Orange button (MFT); twine, foam tape

Card 2:
Stamps: PI – Owl Costume, Costumed Cuties Sentiments (MFT)
Paper: Sweet Tooth card stock, Black Licorice card stock (MFT);
Phantom (Pink Paislee)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Die-namics Mini Tab Foursome; Charcoal baker’s twine, Sour Apple button (MFT); sewing machine, foam tape

 

It’s Simple Pleasures VIP Time!

Yippee! It’s VIP time!! What’s the VIP Collection, you ask? It’s a LIMITED QUANTITY product that gives you the opportunity to purchase upcoming stamp sets and a new Die-namics die TWO WEEKS early. The mini set that is included in the VIP kit for free will be EXCLUSIVE to the VIP kit and will never be available for purchase. It’s available for purchase right now, right HERE! Get all the details at the MFT blog.

Here’s what’s included in this month’s collection:

We’ve got a couple of cuties again for you this month and I have a card using each of them to show you. I’m starting with PI – Picture Perfect.

As is usual for me, I stamped the image on Neenah Classic Crest Cover, Solar White Smooth, 130lb paper, colored her with Copic markers, and paper pieced her skirt and top. Then I fussy cut her out and popped her up on a Die-namics At the Movies Die Only film strip element, backed with patterned paper. I wrapped some MFT Wild Cherry grosgrain ribbon around the card, tied some twine around and added the sentiment tucked under a twine-tied button. The sentiment is stamped on half of a Die-namics Sentiment Strips die cut. MFT card stock used on this card is Wild Cherry, Hot Fudge and Whip Cream.

Here’s the inside with a sentiment from the Simple Pleasures Sentiment mini.

And here’s my second card, using PI – Piggy Bank. How cute is this!? She was stamped, colored, and paper pieced as well, then cut out with a Die-namics Rectangle STAX die and matted with another.

The bottom scallop border was done with my Die-namics Simply Scallops, Small die with some pearls added. I tied around some of my favorite twine and popped up the sentiment from the set, stamped on a die cut from the Die-namics Lead the Way set that’s included in this month’s collection. MFT card stock used on this card is Whip Cream and Wild Cherry.

And here’s the inside of this one, with another sentiment from the set.

Here are the Die-namics dies I used on these cards:

And that’s it for me! Thanks SO much for stopping by! I’ll be back tomorrow with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge—hope to see you back!

 

 

 

~Supplies~
Card1:
Stamps: PI – Picture Perfect, Simple Pleasures Sentiment mini (MFT)
Paper: Whip Cream, Wild Cherry, Hot Fudge (MFT);  Watermelon Gazpacho Soup (Jillibean Soup); Neenah Classic Crest Cover, Solar White Smooth, 130lb
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; At the Movies, Sentiment Strips Die-namics dies, ribbon (MFT); button, twine, sewing machine, Copic markers

Card 2:
Stamps: PI – Piggy Bank (MFT)
Paper: Whip Cream, Wild Cherry (MFT); Blossom Soup (Jillibean Soup); Neenah Classic Crest Cover, Solar White Smooth, 130lb
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger)
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Lead the Way, Rectangle STAX Die-namics dies (MFT); twine, Copic markers, sewing machine, pearls

Surf On Over To This Month’s VIP

It’s time for MFT’s July VIP Collection! What’s the VIP Collection, you ask? It’s a LIMITED QUANTITY product that gives you the opportunity to purchase upcoming stamp sets and a new Die-namics die(s) TWO WEEKS early. The mini set that is included in the VIP kit for free will be EXCLUSIVE to the VIP kit and will never be available for purchase. So head on over to the MFT Boutique and get your VIP right HERE.

Here’s what’s in this month’s collection:

Pure Innocence Surf's Up VIP Collection $33.90

Pure Innocence Surf Chick stamp set
Pure Innocence Surfer Dude stamp set
Surf's Up Sentiments mini (VIP exclusive stamp set - will never be offered for sale or be available again $9 value, FREE)
Jumbo Squiggle Border Die-namics
Sentiment Strips Die-namics

I have a two cards for you today, using all of the products in this month’s collection. You know I had to create a scene with both of them, right? Could. Not. Help. Myself.

My first card is using the sweet little PI – Surf Chick image and a sentiment from the exclusive Surf’s Up mini set. I stamped her on Neenah Classic Crest Cover, Solar White Smooth, 130lb paper with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored her with Copic markers. Then I fussy cut her out and popped her up on the little scene I created.

To create my scene, I’m using my Die-namics Jumbo Squiggle Border for the sand—love how it makes it look uneven. Then I added a Die-namics Catch a Wave ocean, some Die-namics Cloud Trio clouds, and of course, a Die-namics Sunshine sun. The sentiment was stamped on one of the Die-namics Sentiment Strips die cuts and also popped up on foam.

Here’s the inside, with another copy of the sweet PI – Surf Chick and another sentiment from the Surf’s Up mini set. Doesn’t this make an adorable get well card? Or even a “thinking of you” card?

My second card features PI – Surfer Dude and another sentiment from the Surf’s Up mini set. He was also stamped on Neenah Classic Crest Cover, Solar White Smooth, 130lb paper with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with Copic markers before being cut out and popped up on his own scene.

His scene was created with some torn Fossil card stock sand, some Die-namics Flat-Bottom Clouds, and another Die-namics Sunshine sun. I’m also using Die-namics Jumbo Squiggle Border for the beach umbrella element, although it’s hard to see.

The inside shows the little PI - Surfer Dude again, and a sentiment from that set.

Here are the Die-namics dies I used on these cards:

Thanks SO much for stopping by today! I’ll be back tomorrow with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge!

 

 

 

 

 

~Supplies~
Card 1--
Stamps: PI – Surf Chick, Surf’s Up Mini (MFT)
Paper: Fossil, Berrylicious, Whip Cream (MFT); Hello Summer (Echo Park); Neenah Classic Crest Cover, Solar White Smooth, 130lb
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Jumbo Squiggle Border, Sentiment Strips, Sunshine, Catch a Wave, Clouds Trio Die-namics dies, Lemondrop Yellow baker’s twine (MFT); button, Copic markers, sewing machine, foam dots

Card 2--
Stamps: PI – Surfer Dude, Surf’s Up Mini (MFT)
Paper: Whip Cream, Berrylicious, Fossil (MFT); Splash (Echo Park); Neenah Classic Crest Cover, Solar White Smooth, 130lb
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa 
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Jumbo Squiggle Border, Sunshine, Flat-Bottom Clouds Die-namics dies, Mandarin Orange baker’s twine (MFT), button, foam dots

 

Fun In the Sun—MFT June VIP

Are you ready for this month’s MFT VIP collection? What’s the VIP Collection, you ask? It’s a LIMITED QUANTITY product that gives you the opportunity to purchase upcoming stamp sets and new Die-namics dies TWO WEEKS early. The mini set that is included in the VIP kit for free will be EXCLUSIVE to the VIP kit and will never be available for purchase. This month’s kit is available right now, right HERE!

Here’s what’s in this month’s kit:

Pure Innocence Fun in the Sun VIP Collection $34.90
Pure Innocence Hula Girl stamp set
Pure Innocence Sprinkler Girl stamp set
Fun in the Sun Sentiments mini (VIP exclusive stamp set – will  never be offered for sale or be available again $9 value, FREE)
Hibiscus Die-namics
Notched Border Die-namics

How stinkin’ adorable, right? I’ve had SO much fun playing with these new products! My first card is using PI – Sprinkler Girl, and peeking out from under the image panel, Die-namics Notched Border.

I stamped her on my fave Copic paper, Neenah Classic Crest Cover, Solar White Smooth, 130lb, paper pieced her swimsuit with striped patterned paper—vertical stripes are slimming, you know ;-) The rest of her was colored with Copic markers and then she was fussy cut out and popped up on foam dots on the “sky” background, along with Die-namics Cloud Trio clouds, a Die-namics Sunshine sun, and a Die-namics Fresh Cut Grass lawn. A Die-namics Dizzy Doily Duo die cut peeks out from under that panel and the sun. The sentiment, from the exclusive Fun In the Sun Sentiments Mini set, was stamped, cut in to separate words, and popped up on foam bits. To finish it off, I did some stitching and tied some Pink Sorbet baker’s twine around and tied with a button.

For the sprinkler, I stamped it, colored it, and cut it out before slipping it in between some grass layers. I wanted more than just stamping for my “water”, so I cut some strips of silver cord and adhered them to each of the stamped lines.

Here’s the inside, with another copy of the little PI and a sentiment from the PI – Sprinkler Girl stamp set.

My second card is using PI – Hula Girl. This card turned out just like it was in my head. Don’t you LOVE it when that happens? Not very often for me, but luck was with me this time :)

Using more of my fave paper, I started with my background. I airbrushed the bottom of the panel with yellow. Then I cut out a small circle, using  Die-namics Circle STAX die, and taped it down from the bottom. Then I airbrushed some orange over that, for the setting sun, and then added some darker turquoise-y blue for the evening sky. Then I added the waves, using my Die-namics Catch a Wave die, and simply tore an edge for the beach, using Fossil card stock. Then I added some clear rhinestones for the stars and popped the sweet PI up on foam dots. She was stamped and then colored with Copic markers. I tried to make it look like you could see the ocean and the sunset through her grass skirt—did it work? Then that was matted with more Fossil card stock and popped up on foam, as well. I have a Die-namics Notched Border under that panel, along with some twine, but I’ve pretty much covered that up! The sentiment is from the PI – Hula Girl set.

Here’s a close up of her grass skirt and the sunset:

One of the hibiscus:

I added some dimension to my hibiscus by adding a stamen :)

Here’s the night sky, complete with stars:

And, finally, the inside with a sentiment from the Fun In the Sun Sentiments Mini set:

Here are the Die-namics dies I used on these cards:

And that’s it for me! Now, go shop! :)

 

 

~Supplies~

Make a Splash Card
Stamps: PI – Sprinkler Girl, Fun In the Sun Sentiments Mini (MFT)
Paper: Sweet Tooth, Orange Fizz, Berrylicious (MFT); Neenah Classic Crest Cover, Solar White Smooth, 130lb; Hello Summer (Echo Park)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Notched Border, Sunshine, Clouds Trio, Fresh Cut Grass, Dizzy Doily Duo Die-namics, Pink Sorbet baker’s twine (MFT); button, silver cord, foam dots, sewing machine, Copic markers

Aloha Card
Stamps: PI -  Hula Girl, Fun In the Sun Sentiments Mini (MFT)
Paper: Fossil (MFT); Tempting Turquoise (SU!); Lauderdale (Basic Grey)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Hibiscus, Notched Border, Circle STAX, Catch a Wave Die-namics dies (MFT); pipe cleaner, gold micro beads, twine, hot glue/gun, Copic markers and airbrush system, clear rhinestones