Creative Challenge - No Patterned Paper!

The MFT Team are sharing our projects for the monthly Creative Challenge today....

This month's challenge is to create without using patterned paper! I normally use at least two patterns per card, so this is a bit of a challenge! I've created a couple of clean and simple cards using my fave layout and focused on the stamping.

My first card uses one of my all time favourite sets, Own Your Story. I've used chalk inks on MFT Natural Cardstock for an earthy feel.

I created interest at the bottom of the card by stamping a flourish multiple times. This is my favourite layout for clean and simple cards -  horizontal interest in the bottom third of the card with one main focal point to the right hand side.

I wanted a journal card kind of feel for my focal point. I stamped the notebook lines on the middle "left-over" piece from the First Class Friend die-namics. I went along and punched out between the binder holes, for a little added interest.

I added a heart from Hearts a Plenty and an MFT Button finishes off the accent piece.

Inside my clean and simple cards I usually stick to stamping only.

Here I've stamped the large sentiment, and used the flourish stamp to frame it, adding in some piercing to tie in with the front of the card.

For my second card I've stuck with the same layout principle, and used a black and white colour scheme with a pop of red. This is another of my favourite tricks when creating without patterned paper - use a "wow" colour for some pop!

My stamps for this one are from Sweet and Sassy. I've used the Sweet Stack labels for my focal piece.

I used a heart from Hearts a Plenty as a substitute for the circle layer in the Die-namics set. I added some white gel pen stitching.

I've also stitched along the scalloped piece to tie it in with the heart. I've rounded the corners on my card to mimic the look of the label Die-namics and the scalloped border. A rhinestone flourish from ZVA Creative finishes everything off.

On the inside of this card I've again simple stamped the sentiment. I added the flourish in red to emphasise the sentiment.

Be sure to stop by Kim's Blog to see what the MFT team have come up with! I hope we've inspired you to try leaving out the patterned paper on your next creation!

Here are the wonderful MFT products I've used today!

 Thanks for stopping by!
 

New Product Tour - Sweet Treats!

Yippee - all the new stamps and Die-namics you've been teased with this week are available here now!

Today I'm sharing a set made with the new Lollipop Treat stamp set and Die-namics, as well as the gorgeous Distressed Diamonds stamps, which are perfect for a clean and simple card! Lollipop Treat isn't just for Halloween - this set would be perfect for Valentine's Day!

My card uses Distressed Diamonds to create a background. I added a strip cut with the Harlequin Die-namics over top. Instead of stamping a sentiment, I used the new High Rise Alphabet Die-namics.

I've accesorised with a Hearts a Plenty die cut, adding white gel pen stitching for a little added interest. How gorgeous is that MFT Button!?

I wanted a soft, clean look inside my card too. I've used one of the stamps from the Lollipop Treat set, inking it unevenly for the same distressed look as the larger diamonds. Over top I've adhered another sentiment using the High Rise Alphabet for a subtle look that I love!

I've created two treat holders to match my card, mixing and matching elements between the three pieces for a pretty look.

For my first treat holder, I used the stamps in the set to create a background pattern. I used a large heart to layer behind the main sentiment piece, adding in the same white gel pen stitching as my card. I've used one of the new Jumbo Fishtail Banner STAX Die-namics to create a little tag.

I love all the mix and match options in the Lollipop Treat set! Here I've added an MFT Button in the center and tied with Blossom Twine.

My second treat holder was built around the Decorative Doily Duo die cut. I used the same stitching, and tied a big bow with Bubblegum Ribbon.

These are just such a sweet (pun intended!) way to package a treat!

Head on over to Kim's Blog for links to all the amazing designers with inspiration for you today!

Here are the products available now from the MFT Boutique!

MFT Teasers Day 4 - Spooktacular!

 Today the MFT team are getting spooky! We're showing off some must-have products that will make your Halloween crafting a breeze.

I've made a little set using the Spider Web and Lollipop Treat stamps and Die-namics.

I started my card with the awesome Picket Fence Die-namics (links at the end of this post) I cut my web from vellum and added crystal effects to mimic dew drops that form on webs overnight.



While it was still a little wet I tapped on some glitter for a bit of shine.

I kept the inside of my card simple, adding in an extra spider die cut.

I LOVE the Lollipop Treat set - this is just the coolest way to decorate yummy treats for Halloween. I've added a little ghost from the Halloween Charms set.

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on September 10 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on September 10 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on September 10 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

 Thanks for stopping by!  

MFT Teasers Day 3 - Clearly Sentimental about Coffee

It's day three of MFT teasers, and today I'm sharing a card made with the upcoming Clearly Sentimental about Coffee stamp set which will be this month's Triple Scoop set! You can earn it free with a purchase of $60 or more, yippee!

I've used those gorgeous new Jumbo Fishtail Banner STAX (links at the end of this post) for one of the background layers on my card. I'm continuing my obsession with elements in vellum, cutting the new Jumbo Fancy Flourish. I love the subtle look this gives. The Layered Label Die-namics were perfect for my focal point.

Inside I've kept it simple, using a Fishtail Flag STAX element to work in a bit more of the gorgeous patterned paper!

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on September 10 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on September 10 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on September 10 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Here are the links to the products I've used today - new MFT goodies will be available September 10th:

 

MFT Teasers Day 1 - Fairy Dust

It's time for MFT teasers to bring you a week of gorgeous-ness - there are some remarkable stamps and Die-namics being released this month!

I'm starting teaser week with Who's That Girl - this set is called Fairy Dust.

Notice that gorgeous flag shape? That's one of the new Jumbo Fishtail Banner STAX! (links at the end of this post) The flower is a wonderful mix and match style using the new Flower Medley Die-namics.

I paper pieced my image, cutting out the entire girl and pasting her on the background so I could ground her with some funky plaid carpet. I added a little sparkle pen to her wings and wand. I've used Bubblegum and Puff Cloud White felt for my flower.

Inside my card I used the offcuts of my patterned paper and another uplifting sentiment from the set!

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on September 10 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on September 10 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on September 10 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Here are the products I've used today - new MFT products will be released September 10th: