Hi friends,

the gorgeous Everything Wonderful Card Kit is now available for purchase. The price for this collection of coordinated products is more than 30% off the cost of buying the elements separately.

I really like that you can use the blooms as they are or do some stitching with thread to make them even more sophisticated.

On today's card I combined the Framing Foliage Die-namics with one of the Everything Wonderful sentiment stamps.

First, I created an A2 landscape card base from white cardstock. I die cut a Tropical Teal Card Stock panel with the largest of the A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 2 Die-namics. Looking at the shape of the corner leaves base I figured it would fit one of the Stitched Hexagon STAX Die-namics. I cut the leaves twice from Sour Apple Card Stock and stacked the die-cuts on top of each other to make them more sturdy. The hexagon was cut from white cardstock and I stamped the sentiment at the center, slightly offset to the right.

Next, I die cut the flowers from Ripe Raspberry, Summer Splash, Grape Jelly and Boysenberry Card Stock. The flower centers were made from Cotton Candy, Lemondrop and Grape Jelly. I filled some of the holes that can be used for stitching with Liquid Pearls and covered the others with small white half pearls. Finally, I adhered everything using liquid glue.

Make sure to check out the MFT YouTube channel for even more ideas, product details and tutorials.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a beautiful day!
Anja

MFT Stamps • May Card Kit • Countdown Day 1

Hello everyone,

today I'm back as we are introducing the new Everything Wonderful Card Kit that will be available tomorrow, May 23rd at 10 am EDT.

The kit comes with a great selection of sentiments and beautiful stitchable flowers as well as versatile leaves.

I created a simple sympathy card with the Lush Leaves Die-namics and a sentiment from the add-on stamp set So Very Sorry For Your Loss.

I started off with a white A2 landscape cardbase and die cut one of the Stitched Designer Octagon STAX Die-namics from Kraft Card Stock. For a bit of interest, I spattered on white paint with a brush.

The leaves were die cut from Bristol Smooth Cardstock and I watercolored them with Karin Brushmarkers. I stamped the sentiment onto a Black Licorice Card Stock rectangle and white heat embossed it. I adhered everything with liquid glue and added a white enamel heart as embellishment.

Here's a sneak peek at the May Card Kit:

Make sure to check out the MFT YouTube channel for even more ideas, product details and tutorials.

Thank you so much for stopping by! See you again tomorrow!
Anja

 

MFT Stamps • May Release Day

Hi sweet friends,

the fabulous My Favorite Things May Release is now available for purchase! Please check out the MFT Blog for today's final DT inspiration.

If you need a quick and cute card, the new Pop-Up Pals Die-namics and coordinating stamps (included in the die set) will come in handy. I created this birthday card with a sweet panda as the focal point.

First, I cut and scored an A2 card base from white cardstock. Did you know that MFT has re-released ten of their favorite paper pads? I used two on my card as they matched perfectly – I combined a Subtle Plaid and a Watercolor Wash patterned paper. I cut them out with the A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 2 Die-namics.

Next, I die cut all the pieces of the panda from Smooth White and Black Licorice Card Stock. I stamped the face and stripes onto his body with VersaFine Onyx Black Ink. I added some rosy cheeks and the ear insides with Copics. The streamers are from the YUZU Presents and Pupcakes stamp set.

Now I stamped the birthday sentiment from the Pop-Up Phrases set onto a Sno Cone Card Stock strip. I cut it out with the fishtail banner die fom the Blueprints 27 Die-namics set. Finally, I adhered the panda, streamers and sentiment banner with foam tape.

For even more ideas, product details and tutorials, please visit the MFT YouTube channel.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Happy Shopping!
Anja

MFT Stamps • May Release Countdown Day 1

Happy Monday peeps,

it's the final day of the My Favorite Things May Release Countdown. Please join us as we are revealing the remaining products that will be available tomorrow.

Today I have a little scene to share featuring the cute I'm Glad We Fit In stamp set. I just love these adorable critters!

First, I created a landscape A2 card base from white cardstock and trimmed down a Grapesicle Card Stock panel to the same size. I used the second largest of the Stitched Designer Octagon STAX Die-namics to cut out a window and adhered the frame to the card base. With the same die, I also die cut an octagon from white cardstock. With the help of the Drifts and Hills Stencil, I blended on Bundled Sage (grass) and Tumbled Glass (sky) Distress Oxide Ink to create the background and inserted the octagon inside the window frame.

Next, I stamped the images in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copic markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut everything out and assembled the scene by adhering the images.

Finally, I stamped the sentiment onto a Black Licorice Card Stock strip and white heat embossed it. I cut it out with the fishtail banner die fom the Blueprints 27 Die-namics set and glued it to the bottom of the card.

Please check out the MFT YouTube channel for even more ideas, product details and tutorials.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a great start to the new week!
Anja

 

MFT Stamps • May Release Countdown Day 2

Happy Sunday everyone,

only 2 more days until the My Favorite Things May Release goes live. Please check out today's product reveals and inspiring DT projects over on the MFT Blog.

I created a Teacher Appreciation card on which I combined the Teach, Sleep, Repeat stamps, Back to School Die-namics and "Dry Erase" Whiteboard Die-namics (I created a chalkboard instead).

I started off with a white A2 card base and trimmed down a Gravel Gray Card Stock panel to be slightly smaller. I die cut my chalkboard from Black Licorice and Kraft Card Stock (frame) and stamped one of the large sentiments with white pigment ink. To enhance the chalkboard look, I also applied a bit of ink to the edges with a sponge dauber.

Next, I die cut the apple, books, pencil and crayon from white and colored cardstock (Smooth White, Cornflower, Cotton Candy, Lemon Drop, Red Hot, Sour Apple, Field Day, Milk Chocolate, Summer Splash, Kraft, Grape Jelly, Boysenberry, Black Licorice). I added a bit of shading to the apple using Lumberjack Plaid Distress Oxide Ink.

Finally, I assembled the die cuts and adhered everything with liquid glue.

Make sure to check out the MFT YouTube channel for even more ideas, product details and tutorials.

Thank you so much for stopping by! See you tomorrow!
Anja

MFT Stamps • May Release Countdown Day 3

Hi again,

we are halfway to the My Favorite Things May Release Day with another round of product previews and inspiration.

Today's card features the Peaceful Birds stamp set illustrated by Stacey Yacula. This larger 6" x 8" set comes with a birdhouse, greenery and a couple of sweet birdies.

I started off with a white A2 card base and another white cardstock panel in the same size. I cut out a window with the second largest die of the new Stitched Designer Octagon STAX Die-namics set.

The ink blended background was done directly on the front of the card base. I used Tattered Rose and Saltwater Taffy Distress Oxide Ink to create a soft blend. For a bit of dimension, I popped up the window panel with foam tape.

Next, I stamped the images in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copic markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut everything out. I tucked the images inside the octagon window and adhered them with liquid glue and thin foam squares.

The sentiment was stamped in VersaMark Ink onto a strip of Cement Gray Card Stock. I heat embossed it with white embossing powder and cut it out with a fishtail banner die from the Money Card Die-namics set. I adhered it with foam tape as well and added an enamel heart to finish off my card.

For even more ideas, product details and tutorials, please visit the MFT YouTube channel.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a peaceful day!
Anja

MFT Stamps • May Release Countdown Day 4

Hi friends,

it's Day 4 of the My Favorite Things May Release Countdown and today's products are extra cute!

I just had to use the adorable new YUZU stamp set called Little Rascal. I love their fun poses and sweet face expressions.

First, I cut and scored an A2 card base from white cardstock. The patterned paper from the new Houndstooth Brights Paper Pad was trimmed to be slightly smaller.

For the background of my little scene, I used the Cloud Stencil and the Grassy Edges Stencil along with Distress Oxide Inks (clouds: Tumbled Glass; grass: Mowed Lawn, Twisted Citron). I cut it out with the 3 1/2" die from the A2 Stitched Circle STAX Die-namics set.

Next, I stamped the raccoons and flowers in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. I colored the images with Copic markers and used the coordinating dies to cut everything out. I stamped the birthday sentiment onto a piece of Sno Cone Card Stock using VersaMarkInk. I heat embossed it with Liquid Platinum Embossing Powder and cut it out with the stitched die from the Blueprints 9 Die-namics set. To finish off the card I adhered everything with liquid glue and thin foam squares.

Please visit the MFT YouTube channel for even more ideas, product details and tutorials.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Wishing you a wonderful day!
Anja

MFT Stamps • May Release Countdown Day 5

Hello everyone,

today we're kicking off the My Favorite Things May Release Countdown. All the new products will be available on Tuesday, May 9th at 10 am EDT.

My first card features some new die sets which coordinate beautifully to create a wonderful outdoor scene.

I started off with a white A2 top-folding card base and did some light stenciling in the background. I used Lost Shadow Distress Oxide Ink and the English Brick Wall Stencil.

For my patio scene, I combined the Outdoor View, Outdoor Décor, Patio Plants and Lush Landscape Die-namics. The cardstock colors are Smooth White, Sour Apple, Field Day, Sno Cone, Summer Splash, Tropical Teal, Kraft and Gravel Gray. I also trimmed two strips from Cement Gray Card Stock to create stairs below the window. The rug was cut from a piece of yellow striped patterned paper (Floor to Ceiling Paper Pad). I backed the window frame with a piece of white cardstock on which I blended a bit of Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink. To add some detail to the tree and flowers I used my Copic markers.

Next, I stamped one of the simple Outdoor Oasis Sentiments in VersaFine Onyx Black at the very bottom of the card. Finally, I assembled the die cuts and adhered everything with liquid glue and thin foam squares.

Make sure to check out the MFT YouTube channel for even more ideas, product details and tutorials.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a relaxing day!
Anja