Countdown Kickoff - Five Days Until MFT's November Release!

 

Hello and welcome to Day Five of MFT's November Release Countdown! Release is in Five 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 SY Polar Opposites Stamp Set, SY Polar Opposites Die-namics, Coolest Friends Stamp Set, Coolest Friends Die-namics, Snowflake Flurry Background Stamp, and Stackable Snowflakes Die-namics.       

How adorable is this image?? I love the sign on which you can stamp the sentiment!! So compact and CUTE!! To begin, I created my background by sponging Stormy Sky Distress Ink on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper using Drifts & Hills Stencil. Once dry, it was 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, and colored with Copic markers, then popped up on the card front with foam tape. 

To create the falling snow, white craft paint was slightly watered down and spattered all over with a small art brush. I love how this sweet CAS card turned out!

And that’s it from me today! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for Day Four 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: Coolest Friends
Die-namics: Coolest Friends
Stencils: Drifts and Hills
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, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, plastic eraser, Mini Ink Blending Tool, Mini Ink Blending Foam Pads, Scor-Buddy, Smart Grid Paper Pad, white craft paint, small art brush, Stormy Sky Distress Ink

Happy Holidays - Color Throwdown Challenge #717

 


Hello and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Lori is our hostess and she has a classic color combo for us to work with based on her quirky inspiration piece.

I decided to go all classic with my product choice and design. I'm using DBD Pretty Poinsettias Stamp Set and Die-namics for the images which 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.

Once the images were done I set them aside and started on the card base. Smooth White card stock was covered with Joyful Plaid Patterned Paper, then the sentiment was heat embossed on Black Licorice card stock and adhered to the card base with foam tape.

The colored images were adhered with hot glue and foam tape and I finished off with 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 #CTD717 so we can see your beauty all in one place, and use #ctd717 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 Pretty Poinsettias
Die-namics: DBD Pretty Poinsettias
Patterned Paper: Joyful Plaid
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Smooth White, No Line Coloring, 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, Copic markers, white detail embossing powder, Embossing Magic, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, plastic eraser, Scor-Buddy, Smart Grid Paper Pad, glitter enamel dots, heat tool, Versamark

Sending Cheer - Color Throwdown Challenge #716

 

Hello and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge. This week Lisa is our hostess and she has some gorgeous Autumnal shades for us to play with this week. Hope to see lots of you joining us!

I don't have any card stock in these exact colors so I went with a sponged background in order to incorporate them. First, I sponged Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper with Wilted Violet, Victorian Velvet, and Forest Moss Distress Inks and allowed it to dry. Once dry, I heat embossed the tree from Mod and Merry Stamp Set with white detail embossing powder.

Once that cooled, I spattered it with gold acrylic ink and set it aside to dry. Meanwhile, I created a Smooth White card stock base and a mat of Gold Shine card stock. I also cut a small star using Tag Builder Blueprints 6 Die-namics.

When the ink was dry I heat embossed the sentiment from the set using gold detail embossing powder, adhered the gold mat, and adhered the card front to the base with foam tape. To finish, the gold star was popped up on a bit of foam tape.

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 #CTD716 so we can see your beauty all in one place, and use #ctd716 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: Merry and Mod
Die-namics: Tag Builder Blueprints 6
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Smooth White, Gold Shine
Supplies/Tools: foam mounting tape, Mini 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, white and gold detail embossing powders, Embossing Magic, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, plastic eraser, Mini Ink Blending Tool, Mini Ink Blending Foam Pads, Scor-Buddy, Smart Grid Paper Pad, Wilted Violet, Victorian Velvet, and Forest Moss Distress Inks, gold acrylic ink, small art brush

It's Time!! Home for the Holidays, MFT's October Card Kit is Available for Purchase!!

 

It's time!! Home for the Holidays, MFT's October Card Kit, is now available for purchase in the MFT Online Boutique! 

The Home for the Holidays Card Kit includes the following products:

Home for the Holidays Stamp Set

Right at Home Die-namics

Holiday Home Accents Die-namics

Pear Blossom Press One Light (2) Pack

Free with $60 is Itty Bitty Thanks Stamp Set

I have another adorable farmhouse for you today, this one in a starry night setting.

To begin, I sponged Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper with Broken China, Blueprint Sketch, Chipped Sapphire, & Black Soot Distress Inks, and when dry, I heat embossed the sentiment and spattered with diluted white craft paint for the stars. The snowy ground was masked off using Drifts & Hills Stencil.

Next, I cut all the components of the house and accents, added Copic marker highlights where needed and assembled everything. Once assembled, all of the die cuts were adhered on the card front, some directly and some popped up on foam tape for dimension. 

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: Home for the Holidays
Die-namics: Right at Home, Holiday Home Accents
Stencils: Drifts & Hills
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Smooth white, Amarena Cherry, Field Day, Kraft, Gravel Gray, Cement Gray, Moroccan Spice, Lemon Chiffon, Jalapeño Popper, Black Licorice, 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, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, 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, Nuvo Amplify, white craft paint, small art brush, Broken China, Blueprint Sketch, Chipped Sapphire, & Black Soot Distress Inks

One Day Until MFT's October Card Kit, Home for the Holidays!

 

Hello and welcome to Day One of Home for the Holidays, MFT's October Card Kit Release Countdown! Release is tomorrow, October 25th, 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 Design Team! 

The Home for the Holidays Card Kit includes the following products:

Home for the Holidays Stamp Set

Right at Home Die-namics

Holiday Home Accents Die-namics

Pear Blossom Press One Light (2) Pack
Free with $60 is Itty Bitty Thanks Stamp Set

OMGosh, how adorable is this kit??? Right at Home Die-namics alone can he used for all kinds of things, not just Christmas, and Holiday Home Accents Die-namics makes it a holiday home. Tooooooo cute!!

I created a farmhouse for this card, nestled among the trees with a snowy sky background using Watercolor Wash - Free Form and Drifts and Hills Stencils along with Snowy Sky Distress Ink. The sentiment from Home for the Holidays Stamp Set was stamped at the bottom with Extreme Black hybrid ink then adhered to a Smooth White card stock base.

Next, I cut all the components of the house and accents, added Copic marker highlights where needed and assembled everything. Once assembled, all of the die cuts were adhered on the card front, some directly and some popped up on foam tape for dimension. To finish off I spattered the whole thing with slightly watered-down white craft ink using a small art brush to simulate falling snow.

And that’s it from me today! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for Home for the Holidays, MFT's October Card Kit!

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

All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Home for the Holidays
Die-namics: Right at Home, Holiday Home Accents
Stencils: Watercolor Wash Rectangle, Drifts and Hills
Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black
MFT Card Stock/Specialty Papers: Smooth white, Amarena Cherry, Field Day, Kraft, Gravel Gray, Cement Gray, Moroccan Spice, Lemon Chiffon, Jalapeño Popper, 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, 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, white craft paint, Stormy Sky Distress ink