Thursday, March 31, 2011

MFT Teaser Day 1


Hey everyone! Welcome to day 1 of 5 of MFT teasers! I'm so excited to share some of the wonderful products MFT is releasing this month. Today, the design team is showcasing 3 new stamp sets: Flapper Doodles - Hold me Tight, Typewriter Alphabet and Own your Story. I'll be sharing projects using all 3!

But before we get started, here are the details about the upcoming MFT release:
  • The MFT release is on April 5th at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available on April 5th at 10 PM EST.
  • Be our next MFT guest designer! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month.
  • If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog. Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of (2) $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.
For my first project, I created a Mother's Day card for my Mom using the new Flapper Doodles - Hold me Tight stamp set. Is this just not the most adorable image of a mommy and her little girl? I'm an only daughter and have the best relationship with my Mom -- she's my best friend. I'm reminded of how "attached" I was to my Mom as a little girl when I look at this image. I {heart} this stamp set. :-) Do you spy the new High Tea Doily behind my image? Oooooh-eeeeem-geeeeee guys -- I am in LOVE with this new Die-namics and what tickles me even more is that it comes with an AWESOME pop-out tool to punch out all those little intricate pieces.

Click HERE to watch my video tutorial on how to use the pop-out tool.



Close up...


 a peek inside...


For my second project, I created this Shabby Chic card using the new Own Your Story and Typewriter Alphabet stamp sets. I just love the Four Point frame Die-namics that coordinates with the Own Your Story stamp set - way cool! The Typewriter stamp set is so FUN and versatile -- create your own sentiments! I created burlap & canvas layered flowers using the new Pretty Posies Die-namics... I love the vintage-shabby feel it adds to the card.





 a peek inside...


Thanks so much for stopping by to check out my projects for today. I will be back again tomorrow for another day of MFT teasers, so be sure to stop on by!

hugsies!













Recipe for "Mother's Day" card:
  • Flapper Doodles - Hold me Tight stamp set
  • Die-namics: High Tea Doily, Butterflies, Upsy Daisy Flower Builder (leaves), Open Scallop Doily
  • My Minds Eye: Gertie papers
  • Prima flower and Prima Say it in Pearls
Recipe for "Friend" card:
  • Own Your Story and Typewriter Alphabet stamp sets
  • Die-namics: Four Point Frame, Butterflies, Pretty Posies, Fish tail Banner
  • Pink Paisley Butterfly Garden paper collection
  • Seam binding, burlap, canvas 
  • Recollections pearl brad and pearl bling
  • Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain and Frayed Burlap Distress Inks
  • Friskars border/corner punch
Here are the Die-namics I used:








Lil Fashionette 60's Willow by Tickled Pink Stamps



Hi everyone!

Just a quickie post today. I discovered these new digi images from Tickled Pink Stamps and I am in LOVE! Lil' Lolita is so cute!!! And she was so much fun to color on top of that!

I decided to pull a card together using Graphic 45's Once Upon a Springtime paper collection, which I just CANNOT get enough of! LOL! I also incorporated some of my new Spellbinders motif dies and fancy labels. So much FUN!!




a peek inside...


Here are the Copic markers and At You Spica glitter pens I used...



Click HERE to see the vid for a peek up close.

Happy crafting everyone and have a GREAT rest of the week!

hugsies!



Recipe for this card:


  • Graphic 45 Once Upon a Springtime papers
  • Tickled Pink Stamps Digi Image - Lil Fashionette 60's Willow
  • Verve stamps "Thankful Hearts" stamp set
  • Kraft & cream cardstock by PaperTrey Ink
  • Prima flowers, Prima burlap leaves, Prima Say it in Pearls, iamroses.com
  • Versafine Ink, Momento Tuxedo Black ink, Ranger Distress Ink in Vintage Photo, Copic markers, At You Spica glitter pens
  • Spellbinders dies: Parisian Motifs, Fancy Labels, Long Rectangles, Long Scalloped Rectangle
  • Faceted crystal spray from my stash

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

MFT Sketch Challenge #13


Hey everyone and welcome to another weekly MFT sketch challenge! If you haven't played along yet, come and join us! There's a sketch challenge every Wednesday and there are prizes to be won! :-)

Really quick, here's how the WSC sketch challenge works:

A new sketch will be posted each Wednesday at midnight (Eastern Time) on the MFT blog. You'll also find the sketch in the MFT forum on SCS on Wednesday morning, as well as in the MFT weekly newsletter. Our talented Challenge and Design Teams will be on hand to provide plenty of inspiration to get you started.

We encourage you all to play along, and to enter your card in the weekly draw for a $15 gift voucher to the MFT Boutique. Simply follow the sketch and create a card or other paper creation. You may use any stamps and supplies that you wish. Each week, a keyword is assigned to the sketch. All you need to do to enter, is upload your card to the gallery at SCS, and enter the given keyword in the keyword box, during the upload process. After the deadline, we randomly choose a winner from that week's entries and the winner will receive a $15 gift voucher. If the winning card uses MFT stamps, the participant will earn a $5 bonus, for a total of a $20 gift voucher! That is up to $100 per month in prizes, JUST for playing along!

Upload your card or paper project to SplitcoastStampers with keyword MFTWSC13.

Here's a card I created using the Clearly Sentimental About Time stamp set. 



I wanted to go for a masculine theme so I could add more "guy" cards to my card stash. ☺ This card would be perfect for hubbs or my Dad or even one of my Uncles. I used the new Bo Bunny Timepiece paper collection. I had a great time creating this card, and even did a video showing some of the steps taken to pull this together. Click HERE to watch.

close up...


a peek inside...

Visit Kim's blog to see other stunning samples from the design team using this week's sketch!

Thanks for stopping by to check out my project for today. Be sure to check back in a few days 'cuz MFT teasers for the April release is coming up and you seriously don't want to miss this... we have so many new and fun products to share with you guys -- I'm getting goosebumps thinking about the new Die-namics.... to "die" for guys!! ☺

hugsies!!
















Recipe for this card:
  • Bo Bunny Timepiece paper collection
  • MFT's Clearly Sentimental About Time and Inspired by: Caged Bird stamp sets
  • MFT Die-namicsSweet StackLayered Labels, Small Scallop Border
  • Ranger Distress Ink; Vintage Photo, Antique Linen, Brushed Courdoroy
  • Time Holtz clock face, game spinners, and hinge clip
  • Recollections bling
  • Friskars Corner & Border punch
  • Paper Trey Ink Banner die
  • Sizzix "Diamond" texture plate & BigShot




    Sunday, March 27, 2011

    Fancy Marci card




    Hi everyone! For my latest Stampers Dream project, I created this fun card using the La-La Land Crafts Fancy Marci and new Prima Reflections paper collection. This was my very first time coloring in an image with a monochromatic tone and I had so much FUN with it! I like the way the monochromatic image pops on the brown background.

    I created a short video explaining how I put the card together. Click HERE to watch.

    Here are a few more pics...




    a peek inside...


    Thanks for stopping by to check out my quick post for today. I have a crazy busy week ahead of me, so sorry to keep this brief!! ☹

    Have an awesome week -- and if you're in California ☛ STAY DRY!! ☺

    hugsies!












    Recipe for this card:

    Thursday, March 24, 2011

    Stampers Dream: Canvas Tag Album


    Hi everyone! I have a super fun project to share with you guys today! I had a blast creating this canvas tag mini album for my husband and I. The plan is to place my "2011 favorite pics" of hubby and I in this mini album. We hardly have any pictures together since the camera is always pointing at the kids these days... so to have pics together is a pure treasure for me! I completed pages for the months of January, February and March and I've prepped the pages for the rest of the months.

    I used a Maya Road Canvas Tag Album. It comes with 6 tags, so it was PERFECT for a 12 month mini album. The paper collection is one of my new favs -- Portrait Collection by Crate Paper. I love the warm, yet spring-ish colors... so fun!

    I'll share some pics with you here, but you'll want to check out my VIDEO to see how it all came together. I even share a brief tutorial at the end on how to stain your trims to match your projects. So grab that cup of coffee, relax and enjoy!













    Thanks so much for stopping by today and letting me share my latest project with you! Be sure to give Stampers Dream a visit for some FUN scrappy shopping and tell Michelle I said "HI!!"

    Have an awesome rest-of-the-week!

    hugsies!











    Other products used on this Canvas Tag Album:

    Tuesday, March 22, 2011

    MFT's Wednesday Stamp Club Sketch Challenge #12



    Hey everyone! I'm here today with a card I created for this week's MFT Sketch challenge.


    If you are new to MFT's Wednesday Stamp Club, here are the "deets" on how it works:

    A new sketch will be posted each Wednesday at midnight (Eastern Time) on the MFT blog. You'll also find the sketch in the MFT forum on SCS on Wednesday morning, as well as in the MFT weekly newsletter. Our talented Challenge and Design Teams will be on hand to provide plenty of inspiration to get you started.

    We encourage you all to play along, and to enter your card in the weekly draw for a $15 gift voucher to the MFT Boutique. Simply follow the sketch and create a card or other paper creation. You may use any stamps and supplies that you wish. Each week, a keyword is assigned to the sketch. All you need to do to enter, is upload your card to the gallery at SCS, and enter the given keyword in the keyword box, during the upload process. After the deadline, we randomly choose a winner from that week's entries and the winner will receive a $15 gift voucher. If the winning card uses MFT stamps, the participant will earn a $5 bonus, for a total of a $20 gift voucher! That is up to $100 per month in prizes, JUST for playing along!

    Upload your card or paper project to SplitcoastStampers with keyword MFTWSC12.

    Here's what I created...



     I { HEART } the Butterflies Die-namics...




    Here are the Copic marker colors I used...
    Before I go, here are the "deets" on a SUPER amazing sale over at the MFT Boutique!


    Spring Cleaning Sale


    We've been spring cleaning here at MFT!  We found a huge number of products that were limited edition, retired, or are retiring, and we have filled a big box full of our finds.

    From Wednesday, March 23 though Friday, March 25, we are having a Spring Cleaning Sale.  When you place ANY order that requires shipping, you will receive a freebie with your order.  It could be a full spool of ribbon, a patterned paper pack, or any other item out of our Spring Cleaning Sale box.  It'll be a suprise... a little extra reason to look forward to receiving your order.  You have three days to take advantage of this fun sale, so get your wishlist together and shop HERE at the MFT Boutique.

    *The Spring Cleaning Sale freebie is ONLY good for orders that require shipping.  If your order is ONLY for digital products, you will NOT receive a freebie.  We're sorry, but the shipping department cannot take requests for the freebie.

    Thanks again for stopping by today and letting me share my latest creation with you! Be sure to check the MFT Blog to see what the other design team members created for this week's challenge!

    hugs!


    Here are the Die-namics I used...




    Other materials:


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