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 • 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 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 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 • December Release Spotlight Day 4

Happy weekend everyone,

we've reached the final day of the My Favorite Things December Release Spotlight. Please check out the MFT Blog for today's DT inspiration.

This card was so much fun to create! I adore the new MSTN Roller Skate Die-namics which I combined with one of the MSTN Let the Good Times Roll sentiments.

I started off with an A2 card base made from Tropical Teal Card Stock. Onto a white cardstock panel, I did some stenciling with the Radiating Rays Stencil and Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide Ink. I cut it out with the largest die of the A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 2 Die-namics set. The sentiment was stamped in VersaFine Onyx Black Ink.

Now onto the fun part of die cutting all the pieces of the roller skate in the colors of your choice. I picked Cotton Candy, Ripe Raspberry, Sno Cone, Summer Splash, Tropical Teal, Cement Gray and Gravel Gray. I assembled the roller skate using liquid glue and popped it up with foam tape in the center of the card.

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

Thank you so much for stopping by! I'm taking a short break and wish you all a Merry Christmas!
Anja

MFT Stamps • December Release Spotlight Day 2

Hi everyone,

we're reviewing the awesome new products of the My Favorite Things December Release. Please visit the MFT Blog for another round of DT inspiration.

Today I'm sharing a CAS Friendship card made with the Soda Pop Die-namics, Bottle Cap Die-namics and Soda Pop stamp set which comes with lots of punny sentiments.

I started off with a white A2 top-folding card base and cut one of the diagonal Black & White Stripes papers to the same size. I trimmed down another white cardstock panel to be a bit smaller.

Next, I die cut the bottle from white cardstock and did some ink blending with Distress Oxides (soda: Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry; bottle neck: Tumbled Glass, Salvaged Patina). For the bubbly look, I splattered on water droplets and dabbed them off with a paper towel. The word 'FIZZ' was stamped in Picked Raspberry onto the label die-cut and I heat embossed it in clear.

I adhered the bottle at an angle in the bottom left corner. With the help of masking, I partially stenciled some bubbles using the Heavy Snowfall Stencil and Kitsch Flamingo ink. The sentiment was stamped in crisp VersaFine Onyx Black Ink. As a little embellishment, I die cut a bottle cap and heart (Ripe Raspberry, Sno Cone and Brushed Silver Card Stock). For some extra shine, I covered the heart with NUVO Crystal Glaze.

You can find even more ideas, product details and tutorials on the MFT YouTube channel.

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

MFT Stamps • December Release Day

Hi there,

the awesome My Favorite Things December Release is now available for purchase! Please check out the MFT Blog for more DT inspiration.

On today's card, I combined the fun JB Right on Track stamp set with the older Happy Swish Die-namics.

I started off with a black landscape A2 card base and trimmed down a white cardstock panel to be a bit smaller. For the wavy stripes I went with a retro color palette and die cut them from colored cardstock (Red Hot, Orange Zest, Summer Splash, Tropical Teal and Blue Beyond). I adhered them to the white cardstock panel and cut off the excess.

Next, I stamped the raccoon, the cat and the turntable in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and did some Copic coloring. I cut everything out with the coordinating dies and popped up the images with thin foam tape. Finally, I stamped one of the sentiments and a couple of music notes in 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 • December Release Product Preview

Hello sweet friends,

I'm happy to be back for today's product previews of the My Favorite Things December Release that will be available tomorrow at 10 am EST.

For my first card, I used the super adorable JB Squish Friends stamp set with the previously released Tiny Clouds Stencil.

First, I created an A2 card base from white cardstock and trimmed down another panel to the same size. I masked off a good portion of the bottom and did some soft ink blending with Distress Oxides (Spun Sugar, Milled Lavender, Tumbled Glass, Salvaged Patina). I went over the background a second time using the stencil and another layer of inks (Kitsch Flamingo, Wilted Violet, Salvaged Patina).

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. For a bit of dimension, I used thin foam squares to adhere the images. Below them, I stamped one of the sentiments in VersaFine Onyx Black Ink.

Make sure to 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

 

MFT Stamps • What's Cookin' Card Kit • Preview

Happy Monday everyone,

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

There will be 6! die sets released that you can mix and match to create the kitchen of your dreams ;-)

This is what my preview card looks like:

First, I created an A2 landscape card base from white cardstock. In the background, I used the English Brick Wall Stencil with Lost Shadow Distress Oxide Ink. For the floor, I trimmed down a 1/2" strip from Cement Gray Card Stock.

Next, I die cut all the bits and pieces for the stove, cabinet, fridge and kitchen accessories. The cardstock colors I used are Sno Cone, Summer Splash, Tropical Teal, Smooth White, Gravel Gray as well as Brushed Silver Card Stock for the metallic parts. The assembling took a while but I think it's been worth the effort ;-)

Finally, I stamped one of the sentiments from the What's Cookin' set in VersaFine Onyx Black Ink and added two aqua enamel hearts.

Here's a peek at the November Card Kit:

Make sure to visit 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 • November Release Spotlight Day 1

Hello everyone,

today we're shining a spotlight on the winter themed My Favorite Things November Release that went live yesterday.

Look at these adorable cuties from the JB Snow Happy stamp set! In the background I used the Heavy Snowfall Stencil.

First, I created a top-folding card base from Tropical Teal Card Stock which is slightly bigger than A2. Onto a white cardstock panel I did some ink blending with Distress Oxides (Peacock Feathers, Salvaged Patina and Cracked Pistachio). When the background was completely dry, I went over it with the stencil and white pigment ink for a subtle look. For the snowy hill, I used one of the Sand and Surf Die-namics and applied Salvaged Patina Ink to the top edge.

Next, I stamped the snowmen as well as the gorgeous tree in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copic markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut out the images. The sentiment was stamped onto a Ripe Raspberry Card Stock rectangle with VersaMark Ink and I heat embossed it in white. Finally, I assembled the card by adhering the images, snow hill and sentiment using liquid glue.

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

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

MFT Stamps • November Release Day

Hi sweet friends,

the My Favorite Things November Release is now available for purchase! Please check out the MFT Blog for today's inspiring DT projects.

I created a fun winter scene with the new Merry Moose stamp set and the playful In the Loop Background.

First, I cut and scored an A2 card base from white cardstock. Onto a slightly smaller Kraft Card Stock panel, I stamped the loopy background with VersaMark Ink and heat embossed it in white. I die cut the largest of the Stitched Rounded Arch STAX Die-namics from white cardstock and did some ink blending with Distress Oxides. At the top, I softly applied Tattered Rose and let it fade into white. For the snow hill I used Tumbled Glass and the Drifts & Hills Stencil.

Next, I stamped the images in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copics. I used the coordinating dies to cut everything out. The sentiment was stamped in VersaFine Onyx Black Ink onto a Sno Cone Card Stock strip. I colored the thin dark red strip and small heart die-cut with a Copic marker to match the skiing moose. Finally, I assembled the card by adhering the scene, images and sentiment.

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 • October Release Spotlight Day 3

Hello friends,

it's Day 3 of the My Favorite Things October Release Spotlight and we're still sharing some holiday goodness.

I made a card with the wonderful SY Christmas Carols stamp set illustrated by Stacey Yacula.

I started off with a white regular sized A2 card base and trimmed down another white cardstock panel to the same size. For the background, I did some stenciling and soft ink blending with Distress Oxides. The snowy hill was done with the Drifts & Hills Stencil. I stamped the snowflakes across the sky using VersaMark Ink and heat embossed them in white.

Next, I stamped the images in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copics. The sidewalk was stamped and colored directly onto the panel. For the other images, I used the coordinating dies to cut them out.

At the bottom, I stamped the sentiment in VersaMark Ink and heat embossed it with Liquid Platinum embossing powder. Finally, I assembled my little scene by adhering the images with glue.

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

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

MFT Stamps • October Release Spotlight Day 2

Hi peeps,

we're continuing the review of the new My Favorite Things October Release. On today's CAS spotlight card, I paired the YUZU Merry Moose stamp set with the Tiled Stars Stencil and the Stitched Rounded Arch STAX Die-namics.

First, I created a card base from white cardstock and trimmed down another panel to the same size. I used the second largest rounded arch die to cut a window from it. For the background, I first did a soft blend with Distress Oxides (Wilted Violet and Salvaged Patina) and then applied the same colors through the stencil.

Next, I stamped the moose and bird in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copics. I used the coordinating dies to cut out the images. The sentiment was stamped in VersaMark Ink onto a Boysenberry Card Stock strip and heat embossed in white. Finally, I popped up the window panel, the images and the sentiment strip 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! Wishing you an excellent day!
Anja

 

MFT Stamps • October Release Day

Hi crafty friends,

the fab My Favorite Things October Release is now available for purchase! Please check out the MFT Blog for today's inspiring DT projects.

I had so much fun creating this card with the adorable JB Kitchen Cuties stamp set! And I love the punny sentiment ;-)

First, I created a card base from white cardstock and trimmed down one of the Diagonal Gingham Papers to the same size. On another white cardstock panel I did some ink blending with Distress Oxides. For the subtle tile background, I used the Grid Stencil and Tumbled Glass ink. The floor was done with Lost Shadow ink. I centered and adhered the panel onto the card front.

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. After adhering the images, I stamped the sentiment in VersaFine Onyx Black Ink and added a little red heart die-cut below.

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 • October Release Product Preview

Happy Monday everyone,

get ready for the holiday season with the new festive products from the My Favorite Things October Release. Please hop over to the MFT Blog to see the previews for what will be available tomorrow at 10 am EDT.

On my first card, I combined the sweet Christmas Party Dinos stamp set with brand new patterned papers.

First, I created an A2 landscape card base from white cardstock. I trimmed down the light aqua paper from the Colorful Christmas Text Paper Pad to be slightly smaller. Next, I cut a pretty Holiday Plaid Paper with a stitched rectangle die and adhered the papers onto the card base.

For my little winter scene, I cut out some cardstock with one of the Inside & Out Stitched Oval STAX Die-namics. I did some soft ink blending with Distress Oxides (Kitsch Flamingo, Spun Sugar, Tumbled Glass). The snowy hill was done with the Drifts & Hills Stencil. I stamped the snowflakes in Kitsch Flamingo Distress Oxide Ink and the sentiment in VersaFine Onyx Black Ink.

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.

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

Thank you so much for stopping by! Please come back 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 • August Release Spotlight Day 2

Hi friends,

we're continuing with the reviews for the My Favorite Things August Release. Today I'm showcasing the I Chews You stamp set which is perfect for masculine cards.

First, I created an A2 landscape card base from Kraft Card Stock. I trimmed down the swirly paper from the MSTN Spooky Season Paper Pad to be slightly smaller.

Next, I cut out a white cardstock panel using one of the Watercolor Rectangle STAX Die-namics. I created the background with the help of the Cloud Stencil, the Drifts & Hills Stencil and Distress Oxides Inks (Salvaged Patina, Mowed Lawn, Lucky Clover).

I stamped the critters and trees in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copics. I used the coordinating dies to cut out the images and adhered them with liquid glue.

The sentiment was stamped in VersaMark Ink onto a black cardstock strip. 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 banner next to the adorable hedgehog.

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 lovely day!
Anja

MFT Stamps • July Release Review Day 2

Hello friends,

on the 2nd day of the My Favorite Things July Release Review we're showcasing more of the new products.

On today's card, I combined the Plane and Simple Die-namics with the matching Plane and Simple Sentiments stamps and the Watercolor Rectangle Stencil.

First, I created a landscape A2 card base from white cardstock. I centered the stencil and secured it with washi tape. Then I ink blended a soft sky with Distress Oxide Inks (top: Salvaged Patina, Tumbled Glass; bottom: Saltwater Taffy, Dried Marigold) leaving a small white gap in-between the top and bottom colors.

Next, I die cut all the pieces for the plane (Smooth White, Cement Gray, Grout Gray, Ripe Raspberry, Tropical Teal, Sno Cone+Vellum, Brushed Silver) and banner (Sno Cone, Summer Splash). I assembled the plane and added a bit of shading to the wing and the banner using Copic Markers.

I stamped the sentiment in VersaMark Ink onto the banner and heat embossed it in white. Finally, I adhered the plane and banner to the card and added a small pink heart die-cut.

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 fantastic day!
Anja

MFT Stamps • July Release Day

Hello everyone,

the My Favorite Things July Release is now available for purchase! Please check out the MFT Blog for today's inspiring DT projects.

I created a CAS birthday card with the JB Hang Out and Celebrate stamp set and the Watercolor Circle Stencil.

First, I cut and scored an A2 card base from white cardstock. I also die cut another white cardstock panel with the largest of the A2 Double Stitched Rectangle STAX Die-namics. I placed the stencil on top and applied Distress Oxide Inks (Salvaged Patina, Shaded Lilac and Milled Lavender) through it. While the stencil was still fixed to the panel, I added splatters with a paint brush.

Next, I stamped the adorable sloth and butterflies in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copics. I cut out the images with the coordinating dies and adhered them to the stenciled circle with foam squares.

Finally, I stamped the birthday sentiment in-between the two butterflies using VersaFine Onyx Black Ink.

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

But wait, MFT is celebrating 17 years in business this month! You can save 17% sitewide (including the new release) with the code HAPPY17.

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

MFT Stamps • June Release Countdown Day 1

Hello sweeties,

today we're wrapping up the My Favorite Things June Release Countdown. Please join us over on the MFT Blog where we are revealing the remaining products that will be available tomorrow.

I made a Mini Slimline card for a change using the MSTN Ages of Fun stamp set and the Happy Hexagons Stencil.

To start off, I die cut a piece of white cardstock with the Wonky Stitched Mini Slimline STAX Die-namics. I placed the stencil on top and applied Salvaged Patina and Cracked Pistachio Distress Oxide Ink letting the color fade to the outside of the panel. Then I adhered it to an 6"x3" Blue Beyond card base.

Next, I stamped the images in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copic markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut out the images and adhered them with liquid glue.

The sentiment was stamped in VersaMark Ink onto a Black Licorice Card Stock strip and I heat embossed it with white embossing powder. Finally, I glued it to the top right of my card.

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 rex-cellent day!
Anja