Thinking of You - Color Throwdown Challenge #645

 

Hello and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Susie is our hostess and she's chosen a bright color combo for us to play with that we hope will inspire you to join us.

I chose to work with Spring Wreath Stamp Set and Die-namics for this card and began by stamping the image on No Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black hybrid ink, then cut it out with the coordinating Die-namics and colored it with Copic markers.

Next, I splattered some black acrylic ink on a Sweet Tooth card stock panel, stamped the sentiment from the set, and matted it with Caribbean Sea card stock that was in turn adhered to a Sweet Tooth card stock base.

Once that was done I popped the wreath image up on the card front with foam tape and was finished! This would be a sweet card to send for many occasions and could be mass produced fairly easily.

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 #CTD645 so we can see your beauty all in one place, and use #ctd645 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!

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Spring Wreath
Die-namics: Spring Wreath
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, No Line Coloring, Caribbean Sea
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, black acrylic ink, small art brush

Big Birthday Wishes - MFT Color Challenge #166

 

Hi all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here's this week's color combo: Grapesicle, Grape Jelly, Caribbean Sea, and Eiffel Tower. All of the details about the color 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.

I decided that a shaker card would be a great way to display these colors so to begin, I adhered Poppin' Polka Dots Patterned Paper on Sweet Tooth card stock with spray adhesive to keep everything straight, trimmed it to size, and cut it with Big Birthday Wishes Die-namics.

To create the shaker element, I adhered some clear acetate card stock to the back with 1/8" Scor-Tape and adhered it to a Sweet Tooth card stock base on three sides--leaving the top open. Through this opening I poured my sequins and seed beads, then inserted foam tape to close up the top.

Next I stamped Balloon Besties Stamp Set on No Line Coloring card stock, cut it with the coordinating Die-namics, colored it with Copic markers, and popped it up on the front with foam tape for the finish!

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 in MFT voucher. Winners are chosen at random, so everyone has a chance!

Thanks for stopping by! See you soon!

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Balloon Besties
Die-namics: Balloon Besties, Big Birthday Wishes
Patterned Paper: Poppin' Polka Dots
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, No Line Coloring
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, MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Copic markers, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, plastic eraser, Scor-Buddy, Smart Grid Paper Pad, sequins, silver seed beads, spray adhesive

Sending Hugs - MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge #543

 

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.

I used the sketch to inspire my background using stencils all the way. Mini Cloud Edges and Lazy Day dye ink for the top and Drifts & Hills and Sour Apple dye ink for the bottom on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, then adhered it to a Sweet Tooth card stock base.

For the focal point, I also followed the sketch closely, using Balloon STAX cut from Sweet Tooth card stock and stenciled with Love Is in the Air and Amarena Cherry dye ink. It was popped up on foam with some baker's twine for the string. 

 

The sentiments are from Bitty Hugs & Kisses Stamp Set heat embossed on Black Licorice card stock cut with Skinny Strips Die-namics and popped up on foam tape. To add to the sky theme, I added a few Petite Clouds Die-namics, cut from Sweet Tooth card stock and also adhered with bits of foam tape,

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 in MFT voucher. Winners are chosen at random, so everyone has a chance!

Thanks for stopping by! See you soon!

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Bitty Hugs & Kisses
Die-namics: Balloon STAX, Skinny Strips
Stencils: Mini Cloud Edges, Drifts & Hills, Love Is in the Air
Dye Ink: Sour Apple, Lazy Day, Amarena Cherry
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, 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, white 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, heat tool, black acrylic ink, small art brush

Have a Beautiful Day - Color Throwdown Challenge #644

 


Hey there and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge!! This week Amy Rohl is our hostess and she's chosen a super fun color palette for us to play with.

I immediately thought of yellow butterflies and to that end stamped up some from Spread Your Wings Stamp Set on No Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black hybrid ink, cut them with the coordinating Die-namics, and colored them with Copic markers.

I brought in the gray of the palette by laying down a watercolor wash on Ranger Watercolor paper with Peerless Watercolors then spattered it with black acrylic ink for the background. This panel was adhered to a Sweet Tooth card stock base with a bottom border of Black & White Stripes Patterned Paper.

The butterflies were popped up on foam and the sentiment, from the set, was heat embossed on a strip of Black Licorice card stock and also popped up on foam. To finish off, I added some 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 #CTD644 so we can see your beauty all in one place, and use #ctd644 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!

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Spread Your Wings
Die-namics: Spread Your Wings
Patterned Paper: Black & White Stripes
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, Black Licorice, 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, Ranger Watercolor paper, white detail embossing powder, Embossing Magic, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, water brush, plastic eraser, Scor-Buddy, Smart Grid Paper Pad, Versamark, heat tool, glitter enamel dots, Peerless Watercolors, black acrylic ink, small art brush

Just Add Balloons - MFT May Outside the Box Challenge

 

Balloons aren't just for birthdays — any occasion that's celebration-worthy deserves some colorful balloons to add to the festivities! Box cards provide a great opportunity to add dimension to your scene with elements like balloons positioned at different depths. Elevate your box cards with bunches of balloons in this month's Outside the Box Challenge.

I took this challenge quite literally and used BUNCHES of balloons on my card today. Balloon Bundle and Balloon Bouquet Stamp Sets and Die-namics provided me with plenty of balloons to send this birthday greeting into the clouds! How fun would it be to take this card out of an envelope and watch those balloons open up??

To begin, I created the box, using Outside the Box Level Up, Outside the Box Clouds, and Box Card Greetings Die-namics along with Mini Cloud Edges Stencil and Sweet Tooth and Black Licorice card stocks. 

When that was done I stamped lots of balloons on No Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black hybrid ink, colored them with Copic markers, and added shine accents with a white gelly roll pen. 

Once all the pieces were completed it was just a job of adding the balloons to the back of the cloud shelves. 

And there you have it from me for today! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you soon!

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps:  Balloon Bundle, Balloon Bouquet
Die-namics: Balloon Bundle, Balloon Bouquet, Outside the Box Level Up, Outside the Box Clouds, Box Card Greetings
Stencils: Mini Cloud Edges
Dye Ink: Lazy Day
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Sweet Tooth, Black Licorice, No Line Coloring
Supplies/Tools: 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, 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