Happy Sunday friends,

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

I created another Summer Fun card with the One-of-a-Kind Friend stamp set and the Island Paradise Die-namics.

I started off with an A2 card base made from Sno Cone Card Stock. For the water, I trimmed down a white cardstock panel and did some ink blending with Distress Oxides (Salvaged Patina and Peacock Feathers). I added water droplets and ink spatters to create some texture and used the wave border die at the top.

For the background, I die cut the island (white cardstock, ink blended with Antique Linen and Frayed Burlap), palm tree (Kraft and Sour Apple Card Stock, shaded with Kraft Premium Dye Ink and Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide Ink) and starfish (white cardstock, colored with Copics). The clouds were die cut from white cardstock and I applied Tumbled Glass ink to the edges.

Next, I stamped the unicorn sitting on the flamingo floatie in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored the image with Copic markers. I used the matching die to cut it out.

Finally, I assembled the card by adhering everything with liquid glue and stamping the sentiment in VersaFine Onyx Black Ink in-between the palm tree and clouds.

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

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

MFT Stamps • June Release Countdown Day 4

Hi everyone,

it's Countdown Day 4 for the My Favorite Things June Release and today's previews are all about sandy beaches and having fun in the sun!

I created a square card using the YUZU Being a Grandparent is the Best stamp set and the Sand, Surf, Sky 6x6 Paper Pad.

First, I created a 4.5"x4.5" card base from Cornflower Card Stock. I trimmed down the wavy patterned paper and cut out the sand with the edge die from the Under the Sea Die-namics set. I layered the papers on top of each other and adhered them with liquid glue to the card base.

Next, I stamped the adorable kids and accessories in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copics. I used the coordinating dies to cut everything out. The sentiment was stamped in VersaMark Ink onto a Cornflower Card Stock rectangle and I heat embossed it with white embossing powder. For a little bit of dimension, I popped up the images and sentiment with 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 day!
Anja

MFT Stamps • January Vault Release Day

Hi peeps,

the My Favorite Things Vault is open! You can now order your new favorites. Check out the MFT Blog for even more fab DT inspiration.

On today's project I tried to capture the vibe of summer with a refreshing lemonade presented on an oversized tag. I used the Mason Jar Mug Die-namics and the Blueprints 9 Die-namics.

First, I created a fun ink smooshed background with Distress Oxides (Squeezed Lemonade and Mowed Lawn). I also added splatters with a small brush. When everything was completely dry, I die cut it with the large tag shape. The little hole die and re-inforcer are included in the Blueprints set as well.

Next, I die cut the mason jar mug from white cardstock and added shading with Copics to make it look like glass. The lemonade part was cut from vellum and I colored the back in yellow. I die cut the straw from a piece of striped patterned paper (Feelin' Festive Paper Pad) and adhered it inside the mug.

For a bit of decoration, I die cut the citrus wedge and firefly from white and colored cardstock (Lemon Drop, Sno Cone, Kraft). I used the Mason Jar Labels stamp set for the sentiment. The solid label was stamped in Limelight Premium Dye Ink and then I white heat embossed the text.

Finally, I adhered the die-cuts to the tag with thin foam tape and attached a yellow ribbon to the top which I secured with a bow of green string.

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

Thank you so much for stopping by! Hope you're having an awesome day!
Anja

GD Sunny Studio Stamps • Baby Elephants

Hi everyone,

I'm so honored to be back again as a guest over on the Sunny Studio Stamps Blog. Today I'm featuring the absolutely adorable Baby Elephants Stamps.

For my first card, I created a summer scene by combining two of the elephants with the Tropical Trees Backdrop Die.

First, I created an A2 landscape card base from white heavyweight cardstock. I then die cut all the pieces for my beach scene and started on working on the background. I masked off the bottom to create a horizont and stenciled the clouds with Saltwater Taffy Distress Oxide Ink. The gradient ink blending for the water was done with Peacock Feathers, Salvaged Patina and Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink.

Next, I colored the sand (Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap) and palm trees (Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Frayed Burlap, Gathered Twigs, Black Soot) with Distress Oxide Inks as well. The sea gulls were die cut from light grey cardstock.

I stamped the elephants in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored them with Copic Markers. I cut them out with the coordinating Baby Elephants Dies. The sentiment (Inside Greetings Birthday Stamps) was stamped in VersaMark Ink onto a turquoise cardstock strip and heat embossed in white.

Finally, I assembled the scene by adhering the die cuts and images. I layered two of the white stitched frames on top of each other for a bit of dimension.

Of course, I also had to make a Baby card with the sweet elephant sleeping in the clouds.

I started off with a lilac A2 card base and picked the purple starry patterned paper from the Surprise Party 6x6 Paper Pack. I die cut it with the full-size A2 stitched rectangle die from the Frilly Frames Quatrefoil Dies set. To create a window opening, I used the second largest of the Stitched Semi-Circle Dies.

For the purple night sky background, I did some circular ink blending with Distress Oxide Inks (Villainous Potion, Wilted Violet and Milled Lavender). I used the cloudy border from the Slimline Nature Borders Dies set and cut it from white cardstock. I added Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink to the top edge.

Next, I stamped the images in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored them with Copic Markers. I cut them out with their matching dies. I arranged and glued down everything behind the semi-circle window and popped up the starry patterned paper panel with foam tape.

The sentiment was stamped in VersaMark Ink onto a black cardstock fishtail banner and I heat embossed it with white embossing powder. I adhered it below the elphant image to finish off my card.

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

MFT Stamps • July Release Countdown Day 1

Happy new week everyone,

the My Favorite Things July Release Countdown wraps up today and we are revealing the remaining products that will be available tomorrow.

I created a Mini Slimline card using every single image from the sweet Chill Friends stamp set. I also added the clouds and sun included in the Joyful Giraffes set.

First, I made a card base which measures 6" x 3" and covered it with some green patterned paper from the new DBD Wildflowers Paper Pad. I trimmed down a white cardstock panel to a 5.5" x 2.5" and stamped the sentiment in VersaFine Onyx Black Ink.

Next, I stamped the images and colored them with Copics. I cut them out with the coordinating Chill Friends Die-namics and Joyful Giraffes Die-namics.

Finally, I adhered the ice cream truck, critters and accessory images onto the card. Love how this little scene turned out!

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

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

MFT Stamps • July Release Countdown Day 2

Hi friends,

only 2 more sleeps until the My Favorite Things July Release goes live. Don't miss today's DT inspiration and product reveals over on the MFT Blog.

Who doesn't love some yummy ice cream on a hot summer day?! Today, I'm showcasing the MSTN Sweet Treats set which I paired with the Happy Swish Die-namics.

I picked a pastel color palette that reminds of ice cream flavors like Strawberry, Vanilla, Mint, Melon or Blueberry. The curved die-cuts have the perfect width to color them with the broad tip of alcohol markers like Copics. I adhered them at the bottom half of a white 4.75" x 3.5" cardstock panel.

The A2 card base was made from Chantilly Cream Card Stock. For a change, I stamped the images and sentiment in Memento Rich Cocoa Ink and colored them with Copic markers. I used the coordinating MSTN Sweet Treats Die-namics to cut them out.

Finally, I popped up the images and sentiment strip with foam tape.

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

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

GD Sunny Studio Stamps • Kiddie Pool

Hello everyone,

so happy to be back again guest designing for Sunny Studio Stamps. This time I'm sharing two cards made with the Kiddie Pool Stamps from the Summer Release. I love how well these stamps work with other products! 

For my first card, I created a colorful scene using the inflatable swimming pool along with two of the kids who are having some splashy summer fun in the garden.

First, I started off with ink blending the faded sky background onto a white A2 panel. I used Tumbled Glass and Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide Ink. To create a bit of texture, I splattered on Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide Ink as well as white gouache paint. When everything was completely dry, I stamped the big scripty word 'Summer' from the Radiant Plumeria stamp set in VersaMark Ink and heat embossed it with bright pink embossing powder. The sub sentiment was stamped underneath in VersaFine Onyx Black Ink.

I trimmed down a green dotted paper from the Heroic Halftones 6x6 Paper Pack. At the top, I used the grassy border from the Picket Fence Die set. I adhered the grass panel flat to the background.

Next, I picked a couple of summer accessories from the Beach Buddies (sun hat, beach bag, rolled towels and suncream) and the Beach Babies (beach ball) set. I stamped all the images in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored them with Copic Markers. I cut them out with the coordinating dies and adhered everything with liquid glue and foam tape. To finish off the card, I added some water droplet images next to the girl which has been tucked into the water.

 

On my second card, I used the Swimming Pool Die in addition to the stamps to create another summer scene.

I created an A2 landscape card base from Naturals White cardstock which has lots of small brown speckles. I die cut the swimming pool from white and grey cardstock (railing). I did the outer piece twice, colored the top one with Copics and then stacked the die cuts together. The water was inked with Tumbled Glass and Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide Ink. I let it dry and inlaid it back into the tiled piece.

Once again, I used some accessory images from the sets mentioned above to complete my pool scene. I stamped them in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and did some Copic coloring. Everything was cut out with the matching dies and adhered with liquid glue or foam tape.

The sentiment is from the Sealiously Sweet set and I stamped it in VersaMark Ink onto a black cardstock strip. I heat embossed it with white embossing powder and adhered the strip at the top of the card.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Wishing you a fun summer time!
Anja

MFT Stamps • June Card Kit Release Day

Hi there,

the new Beach Day Card Kit is now available for purchase! The price for this great collection of coordinated products is 30% off the cost of purchasing the elements separately.

And you can combine these items with other products you already have in your stash. That's what I did on today's card.

I created a sunny beach scene using the versatile Sand and Surf Die-namics which are sold in addition to the card kit. The Itty Bitty Summer sentiment stamp set is the newest Free with $60 gift option.

The waves and sandy beach were colored with Karin Brushmarkers and a bit of white gouache paint. I added a cloudy border and inked the Sunny Rays Stencil in yellow.

I couldn't resist using one of the YUZU Pig Time Fun cuties as well. The bucket and shovel are included in the separately sold Sandcastle Builder Die-namics set.

Here you can see the Beach Day 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 wonderful day!
Anja

MFT Stamps • June Card Kit • Countdown Day 1

Happy Monday everyone,

today we're introducing the brand new Beach Day Card Kit which will be available tomorrow, June 21st at 10 am EDT.

This summer themed kit comes with dies to create some wonderful beach scenes and also includes a sentiment stamp set.

I created this card with the Beach Bungalow Die-namics, Beach Bungalow Accessories and Shady Palm Die-namics. I also used the separately sold Sand and Surf Die-namics to create my own stencil.

I started off with a white A2 card base and ink blended the background with Distress Oxide Inks (sand: Antique Linen and Frayed Burlap, sky: Tumbled Glass and Salvaged Patina).

Next, I die cut all the pieces for the sweet beach bungalow, palm tree, gulls and ball from Prestige Card Stock. I assembled the die-cuts and adhered them to the card. Finally, I stamped one of the Itty Bitty Summer sentiments (Free with $60 gift option) at the bottom with VersaFine Onyx Black Ink.

Here's another peek at the June 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 tomorrow!
Anja

MFT Stamps • June Release Countdown Day 2

Hi friends,

only 2 more days until the My Favorite Things June Release goes live. Check out today's inspiration and product reveals over on the MFT Blog.

I created a summer themed card using the Best Beach Friends stamp set along with the Pastures, Ponds and Pools Stencil.

I started off with a white cardstock panel and blended Tumbled Glass and a bit of Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide Ink through the stencil to create a pond. I stamped the sentiment in VersaFine Onyx Black directly inside the stenciled area.

Next, I stamped the images, colored them with Copic markers and used the coordinating Best Beach Friends Die-namics to cut them out. I arranged them around the water and added a patterned paper strip to the right side.

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

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

Sunny Studio Stamps • Summer Release • Tiki Time

Hi everyone,

Summer is in full swing and the gorgeous Tiki Time Stamps are just perfect to create a tropical scene with. I adore the hula dancing elephant! I added accessory stamps from two other sets – Fabulous Flamingo (pineapple and watermelon) and Silly Sloths (hibiscus flower and leaves).

First, I ink blended the sunset background with Distress Oxide Inks (Seedless Preserves, Picked Raspberry, Abandoned Coral and Dried Marigold) onto Bristol smooth cardstock. For the sand piece, I used Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap and Gathered Twigs and trimmed it with one of the stitched hillside borders from the Slimline Nature Borders Dies set.

Next, I stamped the images in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored them with Copic Markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut everything out.

The word 'Aloha' was stamped in VersaMark Ink onto a piece of vellum and I heat embossed it with white embossing powder. I fussy cut it with scissors leaving a border around the letters. Then I cut tiny strips of foam tape which I hid behind the heat embossed word and adhered it to the background. I also white heat embossed the punny sentiment onto the sand hill. Finally, I assembled the whole scene.

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

Sunny Studio Stamps • Summer Release • Beach Buddies

Hello everyone,

Summer is here and today's card features the adorable Beach Buddies which I combined with some fun accessories.

I went with a non-ordinary card size (6"w x 4"h) because I wanted to use one of my all-time favorite dies – the Staggered Circle Die which is perfect to pair with cute critters. I cut it from a blue Sleek Stripes Paper as well as from cream cardstock. I inlaid the cream stitched circles into the window openings of the striped paper.

Next, I stamped the images in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored them with Copic Markers. I cut everything out with the coordinating dies.

I picked additional accessories from the following sets:
drink: Tiki Time and Dies
sun: Balloon Rides Stamps and Dies
starfish: Best Fishes and Dies
flip flops: Sealiously Sweet and Dies

The sentiments were stamped in VersaMark Ink onto black cardstock strips and heat embossed in white. I scattered the images and sentiment strips all over my card and added Cornflower Blue Jewels as a finishing touch.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a day full of sunshine!
Anja

Sunny Studio Stamps • Summer Release • Gift Card Pocket Die

Hi everyone,

today I'm sharing a colorful summer-themed card with a special feature. Instead of hiding the gift card at the inside of the card, I incorporated the Gift Card Pocket Die into the front card design.

First, I started off with a white A2 card base and trimmed down the striped paper from the Summer Splash Paper pack to the same size. I cut the medium Stitched Rectangle Die from ocean blue cardstock and also created a little wave border for the bottom using one of the Catch A Wave Dies. 

Next, I die cut the gift card pocket out of pink shell patterned paper, folded the flaps backwards and adhered it to the blue rectangle panel. I decorated the gift card pocket with some sweet Beach Buddies Stamps which I stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored them with Copic Markers and used the coordinating dies to out the images. 

I stamped the sentiment in VersaMark Ink and heat embossed it in white. The scripty word 'Summer' (which I fussy cut) and the edge of the wave border were heat embossed with sparkly WOW! The Real Teal embossing glitter.

Finally, I assembled my card using liquid glue and foam tape for a bit of dimension and added three Crystal Clear Jewels that almost look like water droplets.

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

Sunny Studio Stamps • Summer Release • Stitched Semi-Circle

Hi everyone,

Summer is in full swing and today I'm sharing a card in fresh colors combining some yummy fruits, cold treats and sweet seals. I'm featuring the Stitched Semi-Circle Dies which are perfect to create little scenes on your cards.

I chose two patterned papers from the Summer Splash Paper pack and used the second largest semi-circle die. I love that these dies have the stitched detail on both sides of the cutline. I adhered the striped negative piece to my card base and inlaid the orange floral die-cut into the window.

Next, I stamped all the images in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored them with Copic Markers. I cut everything out with the coordinating dies, arranged the images inside the semi-circle window and adhered them with liquid glue and foam tape. The sentiment was stamped in VersaMark Ink onto black cardstock which I die cut into a banner shape. I heat embossed it with white embossing powder and popped up the banner with foam tape as well. I finished off my card by adding three matching glitter enamel dots.

These are the stamp sets and coordinating dies I used for my card:
Fresh & Fruity Stamps + coordinating dies
Sealiously Sweet Stamps + coordinating dies
Summer Sweets Stamps + coordinating dies

Thank you so much for stopping by! Hope you're having an amazing day!
Anja

Sunny Studio Stamps • Summer Release • Sealiously Sweet

Hi everyone,

I have something cute for you today! I made a slimline card with the Sealiously Sweet Stamps. Aren't these seals way too adorable?! They are going to have some fun at the pool for sure!

My white card base is different in size than a regular slimline card – it measures 7  5/8" × 3  11/16". I cut out a slightly smaller panel from aqua cardstock and used the Staggered Circle Die to create some windows. I trimmed a piece of teal cardstock to go behind the window openings.

I stamped the sentiment in VersaMark Ink and white heat embossed it. For a bit of dimension, I popped up the aqua panel with foam tape.

Next, I stamped the seals as well as the accessory stamps in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored them with Copic Markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut everything out. I tucked the seals inside the windows and scattered the other images all over the card to complete my fun summer scene.

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

Sunny Studio Stamps • Summer Release • Radiant Plumeria

Hello everyone,

today I have a tropical summer card for you showcasing the beautiful Radiant Plumeria layering stamp set.

First, I worked on the background by cutting the Frilly Frames Herringbone Die from heavyweight cardstock to create my own stencil. I mixed some white embossing paste with the Distress Oxide colors Cracked Pistachio and Peacock Feathers. I temporarily adhered the stencil over a piece of white cardstock and partially applied the paste through it. I tried to blend the colors with the spatula and carefully removed the stencil. I added some ink splatters with a paint brush and set the panel away to dry.

Next, I stamped the plumeria blossoms and leaves using dye inks (find the ink colors below) and used the coordinating dies to cut everything out. I did some ombré stamping on the word 'Summer' (which I fussy cut) and clear embossed it as well as the word 'hello'.

I assembled my card by putting the stenciled background panel on an A2 aqua card base. I used double-sided tape and foam squares to adhere the stamped images and the sentiment. Finally, I embellished the card with three pink enamel dots and added a bit of Platinum Stickles to the plumeria centers.

Altenew Dye Inks used

Plumerias: Cotton Candy, Pinkalicious;
Buttercream, Mango Smoothie, Sunkissed, Autumn Blaze

Leaves: Sweet Leaf, Just Green, MFT Field Day

Monstera Leaf: Just Green, MFT Field Day, Evergreen

Summer sentiment: Pinkalicious, Rubellite, Razzleberry

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

Sunny Studio Stamps • Summer Release • Summer Sweets

Hello everyone,

the days are getting longer and with the warm weather lately it already feels like summer. Time to get some ice cream! Today's card highlights the Summer Sweets Stamps.

I started off with a white A2 card base and created an ink smooshed background in yummy Distress Oxide colors (Spun Sugar, Picked Raspberry, Dried Marigold, Abandoned Coral).

Next, I stamped the ice cream images in VersaFine Onyx Black Ink and heat embossed them with clear embossing powder. I watercolored them with Karin Brushmarkers and used the coordinating dies to cut everything out.

I die cut one of the Stitched Semi-Circles from white cardstock, glued it to the background and adhered the images onto it with foam adhesive. I stacked four Sweet Word die cuts together and white heat embossed the sentiments onto black cardstock strips.

Finally, I embellished my card with Red & Pink Clay Heart Confetti and added sparkly Crystal Stickles dots.

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

Hello Bluebird • Seaside Girls • Magical Memories

Hi peeps,

I'm up on the Hello Bluebird blog today sharing a summer scene card created with the wonderful Seaside Girls Stamps and Distress Oxide Inks.

Thank you so much for stopping by!
Anja

Sunny Studio Stamps • Wrap Around Gift Box

Hello everyone,

today I don't have a card for you but a fun little treat box made with the Sunny Studio Stamps Wrap Around Gift Box Dies. I really like that with a bit of measuring and precise cutting, you only need one sheet of 8.5" x 11" cardstock for the box.

I decorated it with the two mini stamp sets Coastal Cuties and Sending Sunshine. I also used the Catch A Wave Dies and some patterned papers from the Summer Splash 6x6 Paper pack to turn it into summer project (although it is actually too hot for chocolate at the moment).

I stamped the sweet girl, the palm tree and the parrot in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored them with Copics. To cut out the images, I used the coordinating dies. I also die cut a small gift tag, stamped the sentiment in VersaMark Ink and white heat embossed it.

This was my last project with products from the Summer release. Next week we're already starting with sharing samples using the upcoming Fall release. So stay tuned!

Thank you so much for stopping by!
Anja

Sunny Studio Stamps • Summer Release • Seasonal Trees

Hi everyone,

today I'm highlighting the Sunny Studio Stamps Seasonal Trees set which is perfect for scenes all year round. There are trees for every season as well as some fun little accessory images. The possibilities are endless.

I created a scene combining the summer tree, birdhouse, log, apple and birdies with the Home Sweet Gnome Stamps.

I started off with an A2 card base made from light grey cardstock and cut a white mat using the stitched scalloped die from the Frilly Frames Stripes set. Next, I did some blending with Distress Oxide Inks for the sky (Tumbled Glass and Salty Ocean) and grass (Twisted Citron and Mowed Lawn). To create the grassy borders I used a die from the Comic Strip Everyday set. I stamped the sentiment in VersaMark Ink and white heat embossed it.

I stamped the images in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored them with Copic Markers. I also die cut two clouds with the Fluffy Clouds Dies to complete my scene. I adhered all images and popped some of them up with foam tape. A small red heart finished off the card which I truly enjoyed creating.

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