Clearly Sentimental about Christmas

Hi everyone, I'm sure you've been enjoying all the fantastic teasers from the MFT team so far this week! Today I have one using Clearly Sentimental about Christmas - I can barely believe it's time to start thinking about christmas cards already!

I just loved this sentiment and wanted to pair it with the Hearts a Plenty die-namic (layered over the heart from Homespun Birdhouse) so I used twice to turn the hearts into hanging ornaments. The sentiment is layered over a new die-namic, the Vintage Cameo frame. I've also used an oval from the Layered Label set to cut out a peice from the center and flip it over so the pattern on the back of the paper formed a sort of border.

Here you can see how well that oval die-namic fits inside the new Vintage Cameo. It's perfect if you want to widen the opening a little.

Inside I've stamped another heart centric sentiment on the patterened paper.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on November 1 at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on November 1st from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on November 1 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• 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 November 1 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

 Thanks for stopping by!
 

Stamps: Clearly Sentimental about Christmas (MFT Stamps) Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler (SU) Paper: Season's Greetings (Echo Park) Ink: Fired Brick Distress (Ranger) Dies: Vintage Cameo, Layered Label, Hearts a plenty, Wonky Scallop, Homespun Birdhouse Die-namics (MFT Stamps)  Other: Taffeta Ribbon, Twine

WSC 43 - Fight Like a Girl!

Can you feel the year ticking away? It's already time for our 43rd sketch of the year! This sketch features a long thin panel, just right for those à la mode girls and their long legs!

 I behaved myself this week and stuck to the sketch exactly!

I've used one of the MFT sets supporting the fight against breast cancer that were released this month. The sentiments in Fight Like a Girl are both touching and hilarious!

My image is coloured with copics - the rest is pretty self explanatory.

I've combined two sentiments on the inside of this one.

Be sure to check out Kim's blog for all the designers playing along this week - you won't want to miss their gorgeous creations!

To play along with WSC, create a card with the provided sketch and upload it to SCS using the keyword MFTWSC43. A new sketch will be posted each Wednesday on the MFT blog and also in the forum. Each week one random winner will win a $15 voucher to spend at MFT, and if you use MFT stamps on your creation, you'll get a $5 bonus taking your voucher win up to $20! We'll be chatting each week on the sketch thread, so come join us in the MFT forum!  

Here are the Die-namics I've used today:

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Stamps: à la modes - Fight Like a Girl (MFT Stamps) Cardstock: White, Black (SU) Paper: Lost and Found Two - Rosy (MME) Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento) Fired Brick & Pumice Stone Distress Ink (Ranger) Dies: Simply Scallops Die-namics (MFT Stamps) Other: Basic Grey Brads, Copic Markers

Fawn-d of You!

Hi everyone - I'm back with another Amber Ink creation. My time as a torch bearer has almost come to a close - but due to some unexpected time constraints I'll have a couple more projects to show you next month!

My card today is a complete CASE of this absolute CAS beauty from the adorable Jodi.

I've used two Amber Ink images, you can find them here and here. I combined them in photoshop and printed them directly onto my kraft card base. I decided I want to pop the fawn image up, so printed it again and fussy cut around it before adhereing with foam dots. The papers on this one are from Echo Park - Season's Greetings.

The large scallops were cut with the Simply Scallops Large die-namic from MFT Stamps.

Have a wonderful day!

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Creative Chat: Patterned Paper

Before we get to the Creative Chat today - we have some exciting news at Team MFT - we're welcoming the uber talented Karen Giron to the team!!! Wooohooo! I have been an avid reader of Karen's blog and love her cool, clean style. Welcome Karen, I feel so lucky to get to design alongside you!

It's time for the MFT Creative Chat. The My Favorite Things Design Team Creative Chat is a monthly feature, where we are challenged to explore our creative spaces and share valuable organizational methods, tools, and shopping strategies with you. You'll be able to peek into our creative spaces, ask questions, and share your own ideas in the MFT forum.  This month, we were asked the following questions:  

How do you store and organize your patterned paper?   

How do you store your scrap patterned paper? 

My patterned paper storage is super simple - and since shooting the video I've outgrown it, so I'll be reading along with you looking for a new solution. You might be a little shocked by my scraps storage in particular!

See the full size video on You Tube here.

Visit Kim's Blog for a full list of designers that have taken up the challenge and get ready to delve into the minds of our creative team!

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WSC42 - Love is the Best Medicine

It's time for another great Wednesday Stamp Club sketch and this one has a bunch of fun, tilted layers for you to play with.

This is  great sketch for mixing patterned papers! I've used the newly released Girl Doctor for my card.

I've got lots and lots of dimension on this one - almost every layer is up on pop dots. I added some brads and a seam binding bow, but otherwise stuck to the sketch.

Inside I've used another sentiment from the set, and both the positive and negative versions of the postage stamp border die-namic.

Be sure to check out Kim's blog for all the designers playing along this week - you won't want to miss their gorgeous creations!

To play along with WSC, create a card with the provided sketch and upload it to SCS using the keyword MFTWSC42. A new sketch will be posted each Wednesday on the MFT blog and also in the forum. Each week one random winner will win a $15 voucher to spend at MFT, and if you use MFT stamps on your creation, you'll get a $5 bonus taking your voucher win up to $20! We'll be chatting each week on the sketch thread, so come join us in the MFT forum!  

Here are the Die-namics I've used today:

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Stamps: PI - Girl Doctor (MFT Stamps) Cardstock: Kraft, Black, Sno Cone Paper: Portobello Road (Basic Grey) Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento) Basic Grey (SU) Dies: Hearts a Plenty, File Tab, Postage Stamp Border Die-namics (MFT Stamps) Other: Brads, Seam Binding, Copic Markers

Time to Cosy Up!

Welcome! it's that time again - we have another amazing My Favorite Things VIP collection being released! This month's kit is particularly awesome, I'm sure you'll love it!

You can grab your kit here - remember, it's only available until stock is exhausted, last month sold out FAST!

I stamped WTG Gets Cosy with Cocoa three times - twice on xpress it blending cardstock and once on patterened paper. I pieced the sweater and overlaid the gloves, scarf and mug once they were coloured.

The flower in this month's kit is the AWESOME Loopy Bloom. I've cut mine from felt and just love it! You simply fold the die-cut in half then roll it up, super simple and such a cute result.

I've also used the Leafy Flourish die-namics and was delighted to pull out the Snowflake Trio - which is one of my all time faves!

The sentiments I've used are from the exclusive mini set only available in the VIP collection. Inside I've also used the mug accessory image.

Here are all the details on the VIP collection:

Who's that Girl Gets Cozy with Cocoa VIP Collection $29.90

Who's that Girl Gets Cozy with Cocoa stamp set

Cozy with Cocoa Sentiments mini (VIP exclusive stamp set - will never be offered for sale or be available again $9 value, FREE)

Loopy Bloom Die-namics Die

 

Be sure to stop by Kim's Blog to see all the amazing projects from the team using this month's VIP collection!

 Thanks for stopping by!
 

Stamps: WTG Gets Cosy with Cocoa, Cosy with Cocoa Sentiments Mini (MFT Stamps) Cardstock: Kraft, White (SU) Paper: Nordic Holiday (Basic Grey) Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento) Fired Brick Distress (Ranger) Dies: loopy Bloom, Snowflake Trio, Leafy Flourish Die-namics (MFT Stamps) Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders) Other: Felt, Pearls, Copic Markers

WSC41 - Happy Bird-day

Hi! It's time for another fun Wednesday Stamp Club sketch with MFT. I had a lot of fun with this one and pulled out the new Contempo Cage set.

I flipped the sketch and squished it down a little into a square card.

I just love this set! I've used lots of new die-namics on this one and have popped up the cage for lots of dimension. I also fussy cut the bird and popped that up too.

There are so many options and combinations with this set.

Inside I stamped the perch and chain and fussy cut another bird.

Be sure to check out Kim's blog for all the designers playing along this week - you won't want to miss their gorgeous creations!

To play along with WSC, create a card with the provided sketch and upload it to SCS using the keyword MFTWSC41. A new sketch will be posted each Wednesday on the MFT blog and also in the forum. Each week one random winner will win a $15 voucher to spend at MFT, and if you use MFT stamps on your creation, you'll get a $5 bonus taking your voucher win up to $20! We'll be chatting each week on the sketch thread, so come join us in the MFT forum!  

Here are the Die-namics I've used today:

 

 

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Stamps: Contempo Cage (MFT Stamps) Cardstock: Black, Rose Red, White (SU) Paper: Lost and Found Two - Blush (MME) Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento) Rose Red (SU) Dies: Contempo Cage, Oval Decorative Doily, Postage Stamp Border, Mini Pennants, Vintage Flourish Die-namics (MFT Stamps) Other: Ball Chain, Eyelets, Pearls

Be Negative!

In 2011, MFT is working harder than ever to inspire you, and we have come up with something we think you'll really enjoy. Our Design Team Creative Challenge is a new monthly feature, where we challenge our design team to explore their creative side using a specific theme, product or technique. This month, we're going to "be negative."   Our designers will show you what you can do with the negative space after you cut out your Die-namics, or the other half of patterned paper, cardstock or felt that is leftover when you're done with your Die-namics!

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I love using the negative or left over parts of die-namics to get even more design bang out of those wonderful tools! I have a video here on some of the die-namics I like to use in dual ways.

When I saw this challenge a simple card popped into my head....

I've used the newly released Pumpkin Patch Girl and the Say What die-namic to create a window through to the inside of the card to highlight the sentiment. I've turned the speech bubble on it's side and really like the look! I paper pieced her little turtle neck, how adorable is that MME paper?

I have a wee tip - I cut through two thick layers of cardstock and the patterned paper using my big shot and a shim under the die-namic. It wasn't until after that I realised I should have cut away the middle of the brown cardstock to get rid of some excess bulk when cutting! So if you mimic this look, you can cut away some of that extra cardstock so you don't have to crank so hard!

I seem to have misplaced my photo of the inside of this card, but I simply shadow stamped the PI girl beside the sentiment.

Head on over to Kim's Blog to find a list of all the designers getting negative today!

Here are the Die-namics I've used today:

 

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Stamps: Pure Innocence - Pumpkin Patch Girl (MFT Stamps) Cardstock: Kraft, Early Espresso (SU) Paper: Darling Dear (MME) Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento) Walnut Stain Distress Ink (Ranger) Dies: Oval Tab, Say What Die-namics (MFT Stamps) Other: Twill, Ribbon, Hemp Twine (SU) Copic Markers

Some Bunny....

I'm back with another Amber Ink creation. these adorable bunnies were a must-have for me, I just love them, and wait till you see the sentiment! You can even get ipaper to match!

I had to go for pastel shades for this card. The Love Bunnies - Flirt image was coloured with Copics and I added a hint of liquid applique to their tails. I cut them out with nesties and sponged around the circle with Antique Linen distress ink. A few prima flowers and some silver jumbo brads finished off this simple card. The paper I used is from the Two Scoops range by Basic Grey.

I told you the sentiment was cute! I must have looked at it ten times before I realised the B was a bunny - adorable!

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