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 • Christmas Poinsettias Card Kit • Spotlight

Hello sweeties,

today I'm sharing another card made with the Christmas Poinsettias Card Kit that has been released yesterday.

In addition to the Card Kit there are also complementary add-ons available. On my card, I used the Pressed Poinsettias stamp set and created a background.

First, I created an A2 top folding card from Red Hot Card Stock. On a white cardstock panel, I randomly stamped the blooms, leaves and berry stems using Distress Oxide Inks. For a more modern and non-traditional look, I added Aqua and Peach to the color scheme. The centers of the poinsettias were heat embossed in white. I trimmed down the background to be slightly smaller than the card base.

One of the Christmas Wishes greetings was stamped in VersaMark Ink onto a piece of red cardstock. I heat embossed it with white embossing powder and cut it out with the coordinating die. Finally, I popped it up with thin foam strips.

Here's another look at the September 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 wonderful day!
Anja

MFT Stamps • Christmas Poinsettias Card Kit • Release Day

Hi peeps,

today we're introducing the new Christmas Poinsettias Card Kit that is now available for purchase!

The price for this coordinated collection of products is 30% off the cost of buying the elements separately.

For today's card, I picked the gorgeous Winter Poinsettias Die-namics. Not only do you get two sizes of poinsettias but there are also a couple of leaves and berry stems included.

I started off with a white A2 card base and did some ink blending in the background with Salvaged Patina and Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink. For a bit of interest, I added Peacock Feathers spatters with a small paint brush.

Next, I die cut the layered blooms, leaves and sprigs from colored cardstock (Red Hot, Amarena Cherry, Lemon Drop, Sour Apple, Field Day, Jalapeño Popper, Tropical Teal, Kraft). I arranged them at the bottom half of the card and adhered everything with liquid glue. The larger poinsettia has been popped up with foam tape.

I stamped one of the Christmas Wishes sentiments in VersaMark Ink onto a piece of white cardstock and heat embossed it in gold. Guess what? There are coordinating dies available – love it! To finish off my card, I embellished it with three gold glitter enamel dots.

Here's a peek at the September 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 • August Release Spotlight Day 3

Happy Friday everyone,

it's always fun to discover the endless possibilites that come with every release! This time I did a monochromatic card with the SY Butterflies and Blooms stamp set by Stacey Yacula.

First, I created a white A2 top-folding card base and trimmed down a Kraft Card Stock panel. I stamped the sentiment, flowers, butterflies and trails in VersaMark Ink and heat embossed everything with clear embossing powder.

To created a stencil, I die cut the Tall Grass Die-namics from masking paper and carefully applied Kraft Premium Dye Ink at the bottom of the panel. I finished the card by adding three matching gems.

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

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

MFT Stamps • July Vault Release Spotlight Day 2

Hi friends,

welcome to another day of reviews for the July My Favorite Things Vault Release. Make sure to visit the MFT Blog for another round of DT inspiration.

On today's card I combined the Watercolor Flowers layering stamps, the Inside & Out Stitched Oval STAX Die-namics and the Twice the Wishes sentiment set.

I started off with a regular sized A2 card base made from Tropical Teal Card Stock. I trimmed down a Sno Cone Card Stock panel to be slightly smaller and cut out the largest of the stitched ovals. 

On a piece of Smooth White Card Stock, I stamped the flowers, stamps and leave using Premium Dye Inks (Sno Cone, Summer Splash, Tropical Teal, Sour Apple, Jalapeño Popper) and VersaFine Onyx Black Ink. I took the same oval die to cut it out and inlaid it into the Sno Cone window.

The sentiment was stamped on a Vellum strip with VersaMark Ink and I heat embossed it in white. I wrapped the strip around the sides of the Sno Cone Card Stock panel and adhered everything to the card base. To finish off the card, I added three matching rhinestones.

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 • July Vault Release Product Preview

Hello sweeties,

we're cracking open the My Favorite Things Vault! All the re-released products will be available tomorrow, July 18th at 10 am EDT.

I created a pretty birthday card with the Flashy Florals stamp set and one of the Gumball Greetings.

I started off with a card base made from Sno Cone Card Stock and trimmed down a white cardstock panel to be slightly smaller. I blended on Salvaged Patina and Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink and added spatters with a small paint brush.

Next, I stamped the flowers and leaves with Premium Dye Inks (Sno Cone, Summer Splash, Tropical Teal, Grapesicle, Grape Jelly, Boysenberry, Cotton Candy, Ripe Raspberry, Limelight, Sour Apple, Field Day). I used the coordinating dies to cut everything out and created an arrangement at the bottom half of the card. Finally, I stamped the birthday sentiment in Tropical Teal.

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 beautiful day!
Anja

MFT Stamps • June Card Kit • Countdown Day 1

Hi friends,

today we're introducing the new Happy Occasions Card Kit that will be available tomorrow, June 27th at 10 am EDT.

On today's floral birthday card I used the Bold Blooms Die-namics, the Bold Greenery Die-namics and the Happy Occasions sentiment stamp set.

I started off with a white landscape A2 card base. I die cut another white cardstock panel with one of the A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 2 Die-namics. At the upper half, I stamped the big word 'HAPPY' with VersaMark Ink and heat embossed it with Metallic Platinum Sparkle Embossing Glitter. Below it, I stamped the sub sentiment and heat embossed it with Metallic Platinum Super Fine Embossing Powder. For dimension, I popped up the panel with foam tape.

Next, I die cut the flowers and leaves from colored cardstock. The colors I used are Cotton Candy, Ripe Raspberry, Lemon Drop, Limelight, Jalapeño Popper, Summer Splash, Tropical Teal, Grapesicle and Grape Jelly. I arranged them underneath the heat embossed sentiment and adhered everything with liquid glue and thin foam squares.

Here's a sneak peek at the June 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 Card Kit Release

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 • April Release Countdown Day 2

Happy Easter everyone,

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

I made this card with the adorable Potted Pets-Die-namics – I would definitely buy these cuties ;-)

To fit all three critters next to each other, I went with a special card size. The card base measures 6.75" x 3.75" and the Sno Cone Card Stock panel is 6.5" x 3.5" in size.

Next, I die cut the pots and plants from colored cardstock (Black Licorice, Gravel Gray, Cement Gray, Chantilly Cream, Kraft, Milk Chocolate; Summer Splash, Tropical Teal, Sour Apple, Field Day). The small flowers, tiny heart and light pink parts were cut from another bunch of cardstock colors (Princess Pink, Cotton Candy, Poppin' Pink, Lemon Drop, Summer Splash, Tropical Teal). I added a bit of Copic shading to the plants and pink die-cuts.

The Grow Together sentiment was stamped in VersaMark Ink at the top of the Sno Cone panel and I heat embossed it with Salavaged Patina Embossing Glaze.

Finally, I assembled everything and adhered the pots with 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 gorgeous Sunday!
Anja

MFT Stamps • April Release Countdown Day 3

Hey there,

we are halfway to the My Favorite Things April Release Day sharing some elegant and floral products.

I created a pretty bouquet using the Flowers & Filler Die-namics as well as the Flower Foundations Die-namics.

I started off with a white A2 card base and cut a light pink paper from the Springing for Houndstooth Paper Pad to the same size. Next, I die cut one of the Stitched Hexagon STAX Die-namics from Gravel Gray Card Stock and adhered it to the center of the card using foam tape.

For the flower bouquet, I first die cut the paper wrap from Kraft Card Stock and assembled it. The flowers, leaves and sprigs were die cut from several cardstock colors (Princess Pink, Cotton Candy, Poppin' Pink, Fire Coral, Lemon Drop, Limelight, Field Day, Jalapeño Popper, Sno Cone, Summer Splash, Tropical Teal, Grape Jelly, Smooth White). 

Now I arranged the bouquet and tucked the die-cuts inside the paper wrap. I adhered everything at an angle and stamped one of the Word Bouquet sentiments in VersaMark Ink onto a Tropical Teal Card Stock strip. I heat embossed it with white embossing powder and popped up the strip with foam squares. To finish off my card, I added clear iridescent baubles.

Now I invite you to visit the MFT YouTube channel for even more ideas, product details and tutorials.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a sunny weekend!
Anja

MFT Stamps • January Vault Release • Countdown Day 2

Happy Sunday friends,

the My Favorite Things Vault cracks open again with some of your beloved favorites! All the re-released products will be available on Tuesday, January 31st at 10 am EST.

For my floral card, I combined the Mason Jar Die-namics with the Mason Jar Labels stamps and the Fresh-Cut Flowers Die-namics.

I started off with a white A2 card base and cut out another white cardstock panel with the full-size A2 stitched rectangle die included in the Blueprints 25 Die-namics set. For the background, I did some ink blending with Distress Oxides (Saltwater Taffy and Tattered Rose) starting at the top and letting the color fade out towards the bottom. To create some interest, I added splatters with a paint brush.

Next, I trimmed down a piece of Poppin' Polka Dot paper, cut it with the same stitched rectangle die and adhered it to the bottom of the ink blended panel. I think it looks like a pretty table cloth for my jar to stand on.

The mason jar was cut from vellum twice. I colored the back of one of the die-cuts with a light blue Copic marker to mimic some water. Then I stamped the punny sentiment in VersaMark Ink and heat embossed it with Salvaged Patina Embossing Glaze. I sticked the vellum die-cuts together with the help of spray adhesive.

I die cut all the flowers and leafy stems from colored cardstock (Fire Coral, Red Hot, Summer Splash, Tropical Teal and Limelight) and arranged them into a bouquet inside the mason jar. I wrapped a natural string around the top of the jar and tied it into a bow. I carefully adhered everything to the card using thin foam tape.

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

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

MFT Stamps • August Card Kit Release Day

Hi friends,

the brand new Sending Sunflowers Card Kit is now available for purchase! The price for this beautiful collection of coordinated products is 30% off the cost of purchasing the elements separately.

I used the Sunflower Wreath Die-namics again and paired them with the Blessed Die-namics (Free with $60 option) that stretches perfectly over the wreath.

I started off with an A2 card base made from Grapesicle Card Stock. Then I stamped one of the Thoughtful Greetings in VersaMark Ink onto the bottom part of the card and heat embossed it in white.

Next, I die cut the wreath, flowers, leaves and little stems from several colors of cardstock. The colors I used are Smooth White, Lemon Drop, Sno Cone, Summer Splash, Grape Jelly, Limelight, Field Day, Kraft and Milk Chocolate. I really enjoyed assembling the wreath!

The word 'blessed' was die cut from white and purple cardstock. I shifted the die-cuts slightly while glueing them on top of each other to create a shadow. I put tiny slivers of foam tape behind it for a bit of dimension.

Here you can see the full August Card Kit again:

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 • August Card Kit • Countdown Day 1

Happy new week everyone,

today we're introducing the Sending Sunflowers Card Kit which will be available tomorrow, August 30th at 10 am EDT.

Sunflowers are so pretty and can make anyone happy, right?! Why not sending a bunch of these beauties along with some heartfelt greetings. The products in this kit can be easily combined with each other and here is the card I came up with. For my bouquet in a vase, I used the Sunflower Wreath Die-namics and Farmhouse Foundations Die-namics.

First, I started off with a white A2 card base. I did some soft ink blending in the background using Tumbled Glass and Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide Ink. I also added some small ink splatters with a brush. I stamped one of the Thoughtful Greetings in VersaFine Onyx Black at the top of the card. On the bottom, I adhered a strip of red Falling for Houndstooth Paper to mimic a tablecloth.

I applied some Mustard Seed and Wild Honey Distress Oxide Ink to white cardstock to create two tones of yellow and let it dry. I die cut the sunflowers from my self-made yellow cardstock and the inner pieces from Milk Chocolate Card Stock. The leaves and stems were done in Sour Apple and Field Day Card Stock.

For the vase, I tried to create a transparent glass look by die cutting it from Sno Cone Card Stock and a piece of acetate which I layered on top. I inked the edges of the light blue cardstock with Salvaged Patina and carefully added a thin line of liquid glue to attach the acetate. I made sure to leave the top of the vase open so I could insert the flower stems. To be honest, it took me a while but it was worth it.

Finally, I assembled the sunflowers and build a bouquet by adding the leaves here and there.

Here's another peek at the August Card Kit:

Make sure to check 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 • August Release Countdown Day 4

Hi friends,

it's Day 2 of the My Favorite Things August Release Countdown and today we're featuring a couple of gorgeous fall themed products.

I made a Clean and Simple card with the new Pure Innocence Apple of My Eye stamp set. I also used a strip of patterned paper from the previously released DBD Wildflowers Paper Pad.

First, I adhered the pretty floral paper strip to the left side of my white A2 card base. Then I trimmed down a white cardstock panel and created an ink blended background with Distress Oxides (sky: Tumbled Glass, Salvaged Patina; ground: Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn).

Next, I stamped the girl and colored her with Copic Markers. I used the coordinating die to cut out the image and adhered it to the card.

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

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

MFT Stamps • May Release Day

Hello sweet friends,

today is the day! The fabulous new My Favorite Things May Release products are finally available for purchase.

I'm sharing a floral Clean and Simple card which I created with the beautiful Pure Poppies stamps and the previously released Scene Stencil - Rolling Hills.

I started off with a white A2 top folding card base and trimmed down another piece of white cardstock to be slightly smaller. Next, I stamped one of the Everyday Scripted Greetings in VersaFine Onyx Black Ink and adhered the panel with foam tape.

For the background, I did some stenciling with Distress Oxide Inks (Tattered Rose, Saltwater Taffy, Worn Lipstick and Abandoned Coral). I simply changed the color and orientation of the stencil to create this layered look. I stamped three of the poppies in black and die cut a circle to create a focal element for my card which I popped up 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

Sunny Studio Stamps • Spring Release • Out on a Limb Dies

Hi everyone,

Winter has made a little comeback last weekend but that won't stop me from creating spring themed cards ;-) Today I'm featuring the Out on a Limb Dies which go perfectly with the Cherry Blossoms layering stamp set.

First, I cut and scored a white A2 landscape card base. From the right bottom corner, I started blending the Distress Oxide Inks Salvaged Patina and Tumbled Glass in circular motions. I let it fade into white and added small ink splatters with a paint brush.

I cut out a window opening from another A2 white cardstock panel using the largest of the Stitched Semi-Circle Dies. The sentiment was stamped in VersaMark Ink and heat embossed with Gold embossing powder.

Next, I die cut the tree branch and leaves from brown and green cardstock. I added a little shading with a darker tone of ink. The cherry blossoms were stamped with dye inks and I heat embossed the pistils in Gold. I used the coordinating dies to cut everything out.

I adhered the branch, leaves and blossoms to the card and finished it off with three white Pure White Jewels.

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

Sunny Studio Stamps • Spring Release • Spring Greenery Dies

Hello everyone,

today's Clean and Simple card features the versatile Spring Greenery Dies. I chose the veined leaves and die cut them from cardstock in rainbow colors.

I let the leaves float across the left side of the white A2 card base and added one of the scripty Lovey Dovey sentiments to the right. It was stamped in VersaMark Ink and heat embossed with Platinum embossing powder. After cutting it out with the coordinating die, I adhered it with small slivers of foam tape. Finally, I embellished the card with matching glitter enamel dots.

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

Sunny Studio Stamps • Summer Release • Poppy Fields

Hi everyone,

poppies are some of my favorite flowers, so I was excited to create a card with the Poppy Fields Stamps.

I started with an A2 card base and trimmed the gingham patterned paper from the Subtle Grey Tones 6x6 Paper pack to the same size. I then cut one of the Fancy Frames Rectangle Dies from white cardstock and adhered it with foam strips.

Next, I stamped the layered poppies, leaves as well as the tiny ladybug from the Layered Basket set using dye inks (you can find the ink colors below). I used the coordinating dies to cut all the pieces out and arranged them on my card. I added a grass border (Picket Fence Die) at the bottom which I die cut from green grid paper (Gingham Jewel Tones Paper).

I die cut the words 'for you' included in the Gift Card Pocked Die set from black cardstock and double heat embossed them with clear embossing powder for a glossy look. To finish off my card, I adhered three Crystal Clear Jewels.

Dye Inks used:
Poppies: Altenew Pink Pearl, Coral Bliss, Crimson, Vineyard Berry, Grapevine;
Simon Says Stamp Stone, Cobblestone
Leaves: Altenew Just Green, Hunter Green
Stems: Altenew Just Green
Ladybug: Altenew Heart Beat

Black details:
VersaFine Onyx Black Ink

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

Sunny Studio Stamps • Moroccan Circles Embossing Folder

Hi everyone,

I love to add texture using embossing folders. This time, I stepped it up by dry embossing a Gel Plate printed background.

I started off with a white A2 card base. For my background, I applied Salvaged Patina and Wilted Violet Distress Oxide Ink with a brayer to my Gelly Arts gel printing plate and put a piece of white heavyweight cardstock on top slightly rubbing across with my fingers. I really like the soft blending of these gorgeous colors. I ran it through my die-cutting machine with the Moroccan Circles embossing folder and added small white paint splatters.

Next, I stamped a couple of images from the Pink Peonies set in matching colors and cut them out with the coordinating dies. I adhered them with liquid glue as well as foam tape for a bit of dimension. The 'hello' sentiment (Beach Buddies) was stamped in VersaMark Ink onto a white cardstock strip and heat embossed in silver. Finally, I embellished my card with three Snow White Crystals around the floral cluster.

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