Happy Leap Day,

have you shopped the My Favorite Things February Release yet? Today I'm back with a spotlight card made with the Happiness Comes in Very Small Packages Stamp & Die Duo and the Stitched Rounded Hexagon STAX Die-namics.

I started off by creating a square card base from white cardstock measuring 4 1/2" x 4 1/2". I die cut three different sized hexagons from colored cardstock (Summer Splash, Grapesicle, Sno Cone) and arranged them on the card letting them overlap.

Next, I stamped the bunnies with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copic markers. I cut out the images with the coordinating dies and adhered them to the hexagons. The sentiment was stamped in VersaMark Ink onto a Gravel Gray Card Stock strip and heat embossed in white.

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

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a nice evening!
Anja

MFT Stamps • February Release Day

Hi peeps,

the long awaited day is here! You can now purchase the new products from the My Favorite Things February Release!

On today's card, I'm showcasing the super sweet YUZU You Make Moo So Happy Stamp & Die Duo.

First, I created a regular sized A2 card base from Sno Cone Card Stock. I die cut a piece of Sour Apple Card Stock  with one of the Grassy Edges Die-namics and applied Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide Ink to the bottom edge. I stamped the small grass images in the same ink color.

I stamped the images with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copic markers. I cut out everything with the coordinating dies except for the cute cow leaning on the log which I die cut with one of the Heart STAX Die-namics. Next, I masked off the image and blended on Distress Oxides (Salvaged Patina, Tumbled Glass, Shabby Shutters, Mowed Lawn). I also die cut two white circles in addition to the heart to mimic a thought bubble. The shading was done with Copics.

Finally, I assembled my little scene by adhering the images with liquid glue and stamped the sentiment at the top with VersaFine Onyx Black Ink.

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

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

MFT Stamps • February Release Countdown Day 4

Happy new week everyone,

we've reached the final Countdown Day for the MFT February Release that will go live tomorrow at 10 am EST! Check out the MFT Blog for today's Design Team projects.

I created another sweet birthday featuring the SY Greatest Present Stamp & Die Duo (illustrated by Stacey Yacula) and the Diamond Frames Die-namics.

First, I created a regular-sized A2 card base from white cardstock. I cut out a purple patterned paper from the Poppin' Polka Dots Paper Pad with the largest largest die of the A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 2 Die-namics set. The diamond frame was cut twice from Summer Splash Card Stock and the inlaid diamond piece from Sno Cone Card Stock. I adhered them to the center of the card.

Next, I stamped the images in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink, did some Copic coloring and used the matching dies to cut them out. I partially stamped the sentiment onto a Black Licorice Card Stock strip and heat embossed it in white. I cut it out with a narrow fishtail banner die from the Blueprints 27 Die-namics set. For a bit of dimension, I popped up the images and sentiment banner with thin foam squares.

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

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

MFT Stamps • February Release Countdown Day 3

Hi crafty folks,

only two more days until the My Favorite Things February Release hits the store! Join us on the MFT Blog to explore today's products.

On my card, I used the Headed for the Stars Stamp & Die Duo which features some critters, balloons, clouds and stars.

First, I created an A2 card base from white cardstock. I trimmed down a strip from one of the Joyful Plaid papers and adhered it to the left. On another white cardstock panel I did some light handed ink blending with Distress Oxides (Salvaged Patina, Tumbled Glass and Scattered Straw).

Next, I stamped the images in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copics. I used the matching dies to cut everything out. Onto a Jalapeño Popper Card Stock strip I stamped the sentiment in VersaMark Ink. I heat embossed it in white and cut it out with a fishtail banner die from the Blueprints 27 Die-namics set. Finally, I adhered the images and sentiment banner with liquid glue.

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

Thank you so much for stopping by! Wishing you a beautiful Sunday!
Anja

 

MFT Stamps • February Release Countdown Day 2

Hello sweet friends,

it's Countdown Day 2 for the My Favorite Things February Release. Make sure to hop over to the MFT Blog for some product sneaks and inspiring DT projects.

On today's CAS birthday card, I combined the Smart Mask - Horizontal Diagonal High/Low Strip Stencil with one of the cuties from the JB Birthday Bites Stamp & Die Duo.

I started off with a white landscape card base measuring a bit less than the regular A2 size. I trimmed down another white cardstock panel to the same size and temporarily attached the stencil to it. I did some ink blending with Distress Oxides in a pastel cotton candy color scheme (Cracked Pistachio, Salvaged Patina, Spun Sugar, Kitsch Flamingo, Milled Lavender and Wilted Violet). The sentiment from the Essential Birthday Messages set was stamped in VersaMark Ink and I heat embossed it with Silver embossing powder.

Next, I stamped the kitty with the cake in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. I colored the image with Copic markers and used the coordinating die to cut it out. For a bit of dimension, I adhered it with foam tape. I finished off the card with a small aqua heart die-cut.

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

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

MFT Stamps • February Release Countdown Day 1

Hi everyone,

today we're kicking off the Countdown to the My Favorite Things February Release. The new products will be available on Tuesday, February 27th at 10 am EST.

For my first preview project, I picked the adorable JB Monkey Around Stamp & Die Duo to create a colorful birthday card.

I started off with a white A2 card base. For my layout I used the Blueprints 29 Die-namics. I die cut the large rectangle panel from one of the MSTN Rainbow Plaid papers and the stitched frame twice from Cornflower Card Stock. The inside pieces of the frame were cut from white cardstock. I added some soft ink blending with Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina to the top half and inlaid the rectangles back inside the frame openings.

Next, I stamped the monkeys and cake in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copic markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut out the images and popped them up with thin foam squares. The sentiment was stamped in VersaFine Onyx Black Ink to the left corner of the bottom rectangle.

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

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have an incredible day!
Anja

MFT Stamps • February Vault Release Day

Hello peeps,

the My Favorite Things February Vault Release is now available! I'm a big fan of the versatile Blueprints Die-namics – they make crafting so easy and even more fun as they provide countless possibilities.

On today's card, I used the Blueprints 23 set along with the cute JB Monster Love Stamp & Die Duo.

I started off with a white A2 landscape cardbase. The stitched rectangle panel with the three peek-a-boo holes was die cut from Blue Beyond Card Stock which I matted with a Limelight Card Stock piece that is slightly bigger. I also adhered a strip of Summer Splash Card Stock behind the circle windows. The sentiment was stamped in VersaMark Ink onto a Poppin' Pink Card Stock banner (Blueprints 27) and I heat embossed it in white.

Next, I stamped the little monsters and spaceship in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copics. I used the matching dies to cut out the images and popped them up with thin foam squares. I finished off the card by adding three small yellow stars (Tag Builder Blueprints 6 Die-namics).

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

Thank you so much for stopping by! Sending monster-sized hugs!
Anja

MFT Stamps • February Vault Release Preview

Happy Monday everyone,

the My Favorite Things Vault is opening up again! So happy to see that they are bringing back some of their basic Die-namics sets which will be essentials in your craft stash. All the products will be available tomorrow at 10 am EDT.

I created a circle shaped card with the Stitched Circle Scallop Edge Frames Die-namics and the JB Cupigs Stamp & Die Duo from the January Release.

First, I made a card base from white cardstock using the 4 1/2" circle die from the A2 Stitched Circle STAX Die-namics set. Next, I did some ink blending with Distress Oxides (top half: Saltwater Taffy, Tattered Rose; bottom half: Salvaged Patina, Tumbled Glass).

The stitched circle scallop edge frame was die cut from Kraft Card Stock twice to make it a bit more sturdy. I backed it with a Sno Cone Card Stock circle and adhered it to the card front.

I stamped the sweet images in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copic markers. I cut everything out with the coordinating dies. The left piggy and clouds were adhered inside the circle frame. While the bird and other pig were popped up with foam tape.

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

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

MFT Stamps • January Jenoblade Release Day

Hi everyone,

it's here! You can now order this month's My Favorite Things Jenoblade Release. Be quick to get your hands on 5 new incredibly cute designs!

Today's birthday card features the sweet JB Tea Party Pals Stamp & Die Duo. My favorite image is the little bear sitting inside the cup.

First, I created an A2 card base from white cardstock. I picked one of the patterned papers from the Joyful Plaid Paper Pad and cut it out with the largest die of the A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 1 Die-namics set. Next, I cut out a window with one of the Inside & Out Stitched Oval STAX Die-namics. I used the same die to cut an oval from white cardstock. I masked off a good half of the top and blended on Shaded Lilac Distress Oxide Ink at the bottom. I inlaid the oval into the plaid patterned paper and stamped the sentiment in VersaFine Onyx Black Ink.

The images were stamped in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. I colored them with Copic markers and used the coordinating dies to cut everything out. Finally, I adhered them to the oval.

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

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have an awesome day!
Anja

MFT Stamps • January Jenoblade Release Preview

Hello sweet friends,

I'm really excited that My Favorite Things is having another Special Jenoblade Release this month. And it is sooo cute! The new products will be available tomorrow at 10 am EST. Please visit the MFT Blog to find out more.

For today's preview project I chose the adorable JB Books & Buddies Stamp & Die Duo and created a one layer card.

I started off with a white A2 card base and trimmed down another white cardstock panel to the same size. With the help of masking, I stamped a little scene using a couple of the images. After coloring them with Copic markers, I covered everything with fussy cut masks to do some stenciling in the background. I used the Small Brick Wall Stencil along with Lost Shadow Distress Oxide Ink.

Finally, I stamped one of the sentiments in VersaFine Onyx Black Ink. Hope you like this CAS card :-)

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

Thank you so much for stopping by! Stay tuned for tomorrow!
Anja

MFT Stamps • Flower Fusion Card Kit • Release Day

Hi peeps,  

the gorgeous My Favorite Things Flower Fusion Card Kit is now available for purchase. The price for this coordinated collection of products is 25% off the cost of buying the elements separately.

Today I have a more elegant monochromatic card to share. It features the awesome add-ons that go with the kit.

I started off with an A2 card base made from Cement Gray Card Stock. Next, I stamped the intricate Cascading Diamonds Background in Lost Shadow Distress Oxide Ink onto a white cardstock panel. I trimmed it down to be slightly smaller than A2 and adhered it to the card base.

The Sketchy Blooms stamp set is so pretty! I picked one of the floral images and stamped it in VersaMark Ink onto a piece of Cement Gray Card Stock. I heat embossed it with white embossing powder and cut it out with one of the Stitched Diamond STAX Die-namics. The sentiment from the Essential Messages stamp set has been white embossed as well onto a Blue Beyond Card Stock strip. Finally, I embellished my card with matching enamel dots and a tiny heart.

Here's another look at the January Card Kit:

Please visit 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 • Flower Fusion Card Kit • Preview

Happy Monday everyone,

today we're introducing the My Favorite Things Flower Fusion Card Kit that will be available tomorrow at 10 am EST.

This beautiful kit lets you create colorful floral cards with clever stencils, a gorgeous word die and a versatile sentiment stamp set in a pretty font.

On my card, I combined the stunning Flower Fusion Stencil Set (which contains of 5 easy-to-use layering stamps) with the Smart Mask High/Low Strip Stencil.

I started off with a standard sized A2 card base made from white cardstock. I trimmed down another white cardstock panel to the same size and attached the masking stencil first. Next, I worked my way through all the several layers using Distress Oxide Inks to color the flowers (Mustard Seed, Saltwater Taffy, Abandoned Coral, Salvaged Patina, Milled Lavender, Wilted Violet) and leaves (Shabby Shutters, Mowed Lawn).

I picked a 'Thank You' sentiment from the Essential Messages stamp set and stamped it in VersaMark Ink. To match some of the flowers, I heat embossed it with Salvaged Patina Distress Embossing Glaze.

Here's a peek at the January Card Kit:

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

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

MFT Stamps • January Release Spotlight

Hello sweeties,

the My Favorite Things January Release went live yesterday and today we're shining a spotlight on the new products.

It's getting cute again ;-) I picked the YUZU Darling Dragons Stamp & Die Duo for today's inspiration card.

I started off with an A2 card base made from Gravel Gray Card Stock. I cut down a gorgeous plaid patterned paper from the Orange Sherbet Paper Pad to be slightly smaller and adhered it to the card base. With one of the Jumbo Fishtail Banner STAX Die-namics I cut out a piece of Grapesicle Card Stock. At the top I added a white scalloped border and adhered the banner with foam tape.

Next, I stamped the dragon in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and did some Copic coloring. I used the coordinating die to cut out the image. The sentiment was stamped it VersaMark Ink onto a Gravel Gray Card Stock strip and I heat embossed it in white. I again used foam tape to pop up the image and sentiment strip.

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

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have an incredible day!
Anja

MFT Stamps • January Release Day

Hi there,

the big day is finally here! You can now purchase all the new goodies from the fab My Favorite Things January Release!

On today's card, I combined two of my favorite crafty techniques – Copic Coloring and Ink Blending with Distress Oxides. The images and sentiment are part of the lovely Paper Planes Stamp & Die Duo.

First, I created a landscape A2 card base from Lazy Day Card Stock. I die cut a white cardstock panel with the largest die of the A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 2 Die-namics set. Next, I placed the Watercolor Rectangle Stencil on top and secured it slighly at an angle. I did an ink blended sky using Chipped Sapphire, Faded Jeans, Stormy Sky, Kitsch Flamingo and Spun Sugar Distress Oxide Ink. I removed the stencil and let the blending dry completely before stamping the sentiment in VersaMark Ink. I heat embossed it with white embossing powder.

The images were stamped in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. I colored them with Copic markers and used the coordinating dies to cut everything out. Finally, I assembled my little scene using liquid glue and added a purple enamel heart.

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

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

 

MFT Stamps • January Release Countdown Day 4

Happy Monday folks,

we've reached the final Countdown Day for the My Favorite Things January Release that will go live tomorrow! Check out the MFT Blog for today's Design Team projects.

I created a CAS love-themed card with the cute SY The Micest Thing stamp set. I adore this jumping happy little mouse!

I started off with a white A2 card base and trimmed down a diagonal Black & White Stripes paper which I adhered to the left side.

Next, I stamped the scattered hearts in Memento Rose Bud Ink and the mouse in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. I did some Copic coloring and stamped the sentiment above it using VersaFine Onyx Black Ink.

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

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

MFT Stamps • January Release Countdown Day 3

Hello everyone,

only two more days until the My Favorite Things January Release hits the store! Please hop over to the MFT Blog for some inspiration.

I just love creating cards with cute critters! So today's card features the Unbearably Sweet Stamp & Die Duo.

First, I cut and scored a landscape A2 card base from white cardstock. I'm so happy that the color Lazy Day is back and had to use it right away. I trimmed down a cardstock panel in this gorgeous blue color and ran it through my die-cutting machine with the largest of the A2 Double Stitched Rectangle STAX Die-namics. In a second pass I also cut out a window using the LJD Rectangle Peek-a-Boo Window Die-namics. For a bit of texture, I splattered the whole panel with blue ink.

I did some ink blending with Distress Oxides (Wild Honey, Mustard Seed and Squeezed Lemonade) directly on the card base where the window and image will be. After letting it dry, I popped up the Lazy Day Card Stock panel with foam tape.

Next, I stamped the images in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink, did some Copic coloring and cut everything out with the coordinating dies. Have you seen the teeny tiny ant which I stamped in VersaFine Onyx Black Ink? Finally, I stamped the sentiment with VersaMark Ink onto a Licorice Black Card Stock banner and heat embossed it in white.

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

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a cozy Sunday!
Anja

MFT Stamps • January Release Countdown Day 2

Hi crafty friends,

it's Countdown Day 2 for the My Favorite Things January Release and we have some extra cute products to share today!

I made two tags using the new and versatile Tall Tag Die-namics along with the YUZU Lovely Lions Stamp & Die Duo.

For the tag bases I used patterned paper (Feelin' Festive Paper Pad, Fun Fall Color Blends Paper Pad) and an additional layer of cardstock for sturdiness. The tag toppers were die cut from Red Hot Card Stock and Carribean Sea Card Stock. And for the reinforcements I chose Black Licorice and again Red Hot Card Stock.

Next, I stamped the images (the leaves are from the YUZU Darling Dragons stamp set) in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copic markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut everything out.

I stamped two sentiments from the Smooches stamp set in VersaMark Ink onto Black Licorice Card Stock and heat embossed them in white. Finally, I assembled the tags which will make a sweet little gift for a loved one ❤️

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

Thank you so much for stopping by! Enjoy your day!
Anja

MFT Stamps • January Release Countdown Day 1

Hello everyone,

we're shaking things up for the upcoming My Favorite Things January Release and are moving back to a Countdown. Customers love to see previews of what's coming and the Design Team is happy to share some inspiration before the new products will be available on Tuesday, January 9th at 10 am EST.

For today's teaser, I used the adorable JB Scent-sational Skunks Stamp & Die Duo to create a love-themed card.

First, I cut and scored an A2 card base from Black Licorice Card Stock. From a piece of masking paper I die cut the biggest of the Heart STAX Die-namics and adhered the neagtive to a white cardstock panel. I blended over the whole heart with Spun Sugar Distress Oxide Ink. Next, I applied Kitsch Flamingo over it using the Cloud Stencil. I carefully removed the mask and cut the panel with the largest die of the A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 2 Die-namics set.

This month some retired colors (cardstocks, inks and refills) are making their comeback! I die cut the top of a Carribean Sea Card Stock strip with one of the Grassy Edges Die-namics. I stamped the punny sentiment in VersaMark Ink and heat embossed in white. Next, I stamped the sweet skunks in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copic markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut out the images and adhered them to the card. The clouds were stamped in Kitsch Flamingo Distress Oxide Ink to match the stenciled cloudy heart. I cut them out with the matching dies and added them to my little scene.

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

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have an awesome day!
Anja

MFT Stamps • January Vault Release Spotlight

Hi sweet friends,

we're shining a spotlight on the My Favorite Things January Vault Release that went live yesterday! Please hop over to the MFT Blog for today's DT inspiration.

I created a card with the Heart STAX Die-namics, the Mini Delicate Doilies Die-namics and a sentiment from the Candy Jar Companions stamp set.

I started off with a card base made from Gravel Gray Card Stock and die cut three of the intricate doilies from the same color for a subtle tone-on-tone look. Next, I die cut each of the hearts from another cardstock color (Summer Splash, Tropical Teal, Ripe Raspberry, Cotton Candy and Sno Cone). I stacked them on top of each other and adhered them to the card base, slightly shifted to the right. I cut off the excess with my paper trimmer.

The sentiment was stamped in VersaMark Ink onto a black cardstock stripe and I heat embossed it in white. I cut it out with a banner die from the Blueprints 28 Die-namics set which is another of the re-released products. Finally, I popped up the sentiment banner with thin foam squares.

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

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

MFT Stamps • January Vault Release Day

Happy New Year everyone,

the My Favorite Things Vault is cracking open again! All the re-released products are now ready to shop!

This release is jam-packed with lots of love-themed stamps and dies. On today's card, I combined the Full of Heart Die-namics, the Heart STAX Die-namics and the So Much Love stamp set.

First, I started off with an A2 card base and trimmed down another white cardstock panel to the same size. I cut the heart Full of Heart die from it and popped out all the little hearts. Onto a piece of Distress Watercolor Cardstock, I applied Distress Mica Stain sprays to create a pink and purple background. I let it dry completely and glued it behind the heart cut-out panel.

I stamped the sentiment and heart trio on white cardstock using three different Premium Dye Ink colors (Grape Jelly, Ripe Raspberry, Cotton Candy). I cut it out with one of the Heart STAX dies and adhered it with foam tape to the center of the card.

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

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