Be Strong

For day three of My Favorite Things teasers, I have a card made with last month's Triple Scoop set, Clearly Sentimental about Audrey Hepburn. Of course this set is a slam dunk for girly cards, but I wanted to use the uplifting sentiments on a clean and simple masculine card.

I stamped my sentiment in Early Espresso ink on the patterned paper. The border is created with the new Retro Squares Die-namics - love this one! I looked through all my Die-namics for a masculine accent and the Sea Charms were perfect.

I kept the inside super simple, with just a second border and sentiment. I think this set makes great guy cards!

Here are the products I've used today (click for more info!):

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on August 7 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 August 7 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 August 7 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

 

Inspired by the Front Porch

Welcome to day two of My Favorite Things teasers! Today I have a card made with the amazing Inspired by the Front Porch stamp set. The detail in this set is seriously beautiful. I've left the image uncoloured - it just didn't need any prettying up!

I cut the image using the Circle STAX Die-namics (links at the end of this post) My sentiment is stamped on the new Designer Labels 4. I used the amazing new Layered Rose to create my flower embellishment and cut the new Medium Leafy Flourish from vellum, for a little added interest without overcrowding the card.

I cut the rose from Whip Cream cardstock and crumpled each layer before putting it all together with a small brad. I love how full this flower is!

Inside my card I've stamped another image and sentiment from the set. I used Brilliance Black ink on this card, it stamps all the details wonderfully.

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on August 7 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 August 7 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 August 7 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

 

Circus Spectacular!

I am SO excited that it's time to start My Favorite Thing teasers - today marks the release of the first Lisa Johnson Designs stamp set and Die-namics!

I have used the amazing Circus Spectacular stamps and Die-namics, along with the co-ordinating Ticket Strip Die-namics to create this card.

I went for a clustered focal point on this card. I sponged and spritzed some of the layers for a slightly vintage look. Aren't those ticket images GORGEOUS?! So detailed!

I kept the inside of my card pretty simple because the front is so layered. Scallops just scream circus to me, so I had to work some in!

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on August 7 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 August 7 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 August 7 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

 Here are the products I've used today (click for more info!):

Baby Joy

Lately I've been dreaming of cards and scrapbook pages with lots of white space and clustered elements...does that happen to you too? Do you start dreaming of a certain style? When I saw this week's Retro Sketch it just called out to me and I had to play along. All the elements were PERFECT for using Die-namics!

The papers for this card came from my scrap box. I've used a Tag You're It Die-namic for the tag base, and bordered it in Hot Fudge cardstock for some added strength. The doily is an Open Scallop  Doily Duo. I stamped my Clearly Sentimental about Babies sentiment on a Framed Greetings Die-namic. My Puff Cloud White rose was cut with the Mini Royal Roses Die-namics and I added some Hot Fudge Royal Leaves and a white Fancy Flourish.

Inside my card I stamped another sentiment and added some Butterflies.

Babies really DO add joy to every day! Here's a pic of our bundle of joy, growing every day and making us oh-so-happy!

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

Stamps: Clearly Sentimental about Babies (MFT Stamps) Paper: Scraps Ink: TEarly Espresso (SU) Dies: Butterflies, Royal Leaves, Mini Royal Roses, Tag You're It, Framed Greetings Die-namics (MFT Stamps)Other: Puff Cloud White Felt, Button (MFT Stamps) Ribbon (Ribbon Carousal) 

Hopping with Buttons Galore!

Hi all and thanks for stopping by today!  MFT has teamed up with Buttons Galore & More to do a Blog Hop showcasing products from both companies!  To see the entire list of participating designers, please head to the MFT Blog.  You'll want to leave a comment on EACH designer's blog because there is $100 in prizes up for grabs.  MFT will be giving away 2, $25 Gift Certificates, and Buttons Galore & More will be giving away 2, $25 button assortments.  The deadline to comment is July 29th and the winners of all prizes will be announced on July 30th on the MFT and BG&M blogs, so check back to see if you've won!

I've used the new My Favorite Sentiments stamp set - which you can grab right now for only $6! I've layered a Circle STAX on a Designer Labels 3 STAX that I've bordered in black. Plentiful Petals provided a pretty accent (say that three times fast!)

I've accented my card with some classic Buttons Galore products. The flowers are topped with Victorian Buttons - I love the matte finish. I've used two sizes of brads - Basic Rounds and Tiny Neutrals.

Inside my card I've used another sentiment from the birthday celebration set. Head on over to the MFT blog and get hoppin' for your chance to win!

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

 Thanks for stopping by!  

Stamps: My Favorite Sentiments (MFT Stamps) Paper: Blush (MME) Ink: Brilliance Black Dies: Designer Labels 3, Circle STAX, Plentiful Petals Die-namics (MFT Stamps)  Other: Stitched Ribbon (SU) Victorian Buttons, Basic Rounds, Tiny Neutrals Brads (Buttons Galore)

WSC 82 - Vertical Greetings II

It's Wednesday Stamp Club time! I took this week's sketch in a more minimal direction by not matting my layers, while still adding lots of interest by distressing, sponging, ripping and piercing.

I've used Vertical Greetings II for my main panel, omitting the tab as I had a sentiment as my focal point.

If you look closely, you'll see my ink pad was a little "juicy" and I ended up with some extra ink dots where I didn't want them. Instead of starting over - I just added sprays of ink with an airbrush tool to camoflague and hide the "mistake". If you're going for a distressed look anyway, this is a great way to save a panel!

I used a button in place of the flower to keep my card more on the masculine side so I could give it to hubby :-)

I thought this sentiment from Vertical Greetings worked so well with the one on the front.

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 MFTWSC82. 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:

 Thanks for stopping by!  
 

Stamps: Vertical Greetings, Vertical Greeetings II (MFT Stamps) Paper: Nostalgia (MME) Ink: Soft Suede (SU) Fired Brick (Ranger) Dies: Vertical greetings II Die-namics (MFT Stamps) Other: Air Brush Tool, Marker, Button, Twine, Sponge

Surf's Up!

Today I wanted to share a card I made awhile ago, but didn't get posted because I was off doing other things...like having a baby!

This is a gate fold card that I added an extra sentiment panel to. The stamps and die-namics are available as part of the Surf's Up! VIP kit - it's the only place to get that cool "Hey Dude!" sentiment, as well as the rest of the exclusive sentiments, so grab it quick if you want those (the kit may sell out at any time!)

I've used the Square STAX for the front of my card and created a little scene using the Wonky Scallop Die-namics and the Sunshine Die-namics.

Opening the first flap of the card gives you this peek into the inside....

...Where I've hidden another sentiment. I've used the Squiggle Border behind the patterned paper to create some wave like scallops.

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

 Thanks for stopping by!
 

Stamps: PI Surf Chick & Surfer Dude (MFT Stamps) Paper: Away We Go (MME) Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento) Dies: Square STAX, Sunshine, Sentiment Strips, Wonky Scallop, Squiggle Border Die-namics (MFT Stamps) Other:Jumbo Brads, Copic Markers