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 • 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 • December Release Spotlight Day 3

Hello lovelies,

it's Day 3 of the My Favorite Things December Release Spotlight and we continue to share more inspiration with the new products.

Today I'm showcasing the YUZU Micest Friend stamp set. These mice are way too cute!

First, I created a regular sized A2 card base from white cardstock. For the background, I did some circular ink blending with Distress Oxides (Mustard Seed, Wild Honey) and added spatters with a brush. I trimmed down one of the Diagonal Gingham Papers and adhered the strip to the bottom of the card. The sentiment was stamped in VersaFine Onyx Black Ink.

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

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

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

 

MFT Stamps • November Release Spotlight Day 2

Hi crafty friends,

we're continuing to review the awesome new products of the My Favorite Things November Release. I invite you to visit the MFT Blog for another round of DT inspiration.

Today I'm sharing another winter card which I made with the adorable YUZU North Pole Pals stamp set.

I started off with a white A2 card base and trimmed down another panel to the same size. I decided to do a gradient ink blended purple sky with Distress Oxides (Villainous Potion, Dusty Concord and Milled Lavender). To create some falling snow, I spattered on white paint with a brush. For the snowy hill, I used one of the Sand and Surf Die-namics and applied Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink to the top half. The sentiment was stamped in Summer Splash Premium Dye Ink.

Next, I stamped the polar bear along with two of the cute penguins in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copic markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut out the images which I adhered to the snow hill. Finally, I die cut three of the Stylish Snowflakes from white cardstock to decorate the card.

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

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a cozy 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 • September Release Spotlight Day 2

Hi peeps,

we're continuing with the reviews for the My Favorite Things September Release. Today I'm showcasing the super adorable YUZU Sweet Honey Bear stamp set on a square Birthday card.

First, I cut and scored a card base from Kraft Card Stock measuring 4.25" x 4.25". On a white cardstock panel I blended a soft background with Salvaged Patina, Tumbled Glass and Tattered Rose Distress Oxide Ink. For the grass, I applied Peeled Paint onto a white cardstock strip and die cut it with one of the Grassy Edges Die-namics. I stamped the sentiment on the left of the grassy hill using VersaFine Onyx Black Ink.

I like that by using the Frame Builder Die-namics you are also able to create a square frame. For some dimension I die cut three layers from white cardstock and stacked them on top of each other.

Next, I stamped the images in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copics. I used the coordinating dies to cut out the images and assembled the scene. Finally, I stamped the two small bee trails in black.

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 sweet day!
Anja

MFT Stamps • May Release Countdown Day 4

Hi friends,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MFT Stamps • YUZU Hunny Bunny • Happy Birthday

Happy Sunday peeps,

I'm always in need of birthday cards ;-) I think balloons, cute critters and polka dots are the perfect combo. The bunny hanging on a heart balloon from the YUZU Hunny Bunny set works great as a focal point. You could create a couple of cards using this quick and simple design.

I started off with a white A2 card base and trimmed down the blue Poppin' Polka Dots paper to the same size. I adhered the patterned paper to the card base using liquid glue. Next, I pulled the birthday edge die from the Blueprints 26 Die-namics set. I placed it at angle onto a piece of white cardstock (4.25" wide) and ran it through my die-cutting machine.

The image was stamped in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored with Copic markers. I cut it out with the matching die and added highlights with a white gelly roll pen.

To complete the sentiment, I stamped the word 'happy' from the Mod & Merry set in Cornflower Premium Dye Ink onto a white cardstock strip. Finally, I adhered everything with foam tape to create a bit of dimension on this CAS card.

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

Thank you so much for stopping by!
Anja

MFT Stamps • April Release Countdown Day 4

Hi everyone,

it's Day 4 of the My Favorite Things April Release Countdown and we're counting our blessings today.

I created a bedtime scene with the sweet YUZU In My Prayers stamps and the new Springing for Houndstooth patterned paper.

First, I cut and scored a white A2 card base and used a piece of the lilac houndstooth paper as wallpaper. For the floor, I trimmed down a matching Poppin' Polka Dots paper.

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 popped up the images with foam tape.

Finally, I stamped one of the A Big Thank You sentiments in VersaMark Ink onto a black cardstock strip and heat embossed it in white.

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

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a blessed Good Friday!
Anja

MFT Stamps • March Release Countdown Day 4

Hello everyone,

it's Day 4 of the My Favorite Things March Release Countdown and we have more fun birthday products to share with you today.

One can never have enough birthday cards, right?! I used the new YUZU Presents and Pupcakes stamps along with the Balloon Strings Background and the Blueprints 26 Die-namics that were pulled from the Vault.

First, I stamped the cling background in VersaMark Ink onto a piece of Sno Cone Card Stock and heat embossed it with Salvaged Patina Distress Embossing Glaze. I trimmed the panel down and adhered it to a white A2 card base.

Next, I die cut the big balloon from Lazy Day Card Stock and added shading with Premium Dye Inks (Lazy Day, Something Blue and Blue Beyond). The string and bow were cut from Gravel Gray Card Stock.

Now I stamped the images and colored them with Copics. I used the coordinating dies to cut everything out.

For the sentiment, I die cut the large word 'happy' twice from white cardstock to make it a bit more sturdy. I also stamped the word 'birthday' in VersaMark Ink onto a black cardstock strip and heat embossed it in white.

I assembled the card by adhering the die-cuts with liquid glue and popping up the images and sentiment strip with foam tape. To complete my birthday scene, I added a little birdie from the previously released YUZU Hunny Bunny stamp set.

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 Release Countdown Day 3

Hi peeps,

we are halfway to the My Favorite Things January Release Day and we have so many more lovable products to share.

Today, I'm featuring the cute YUZU Hunny Bunny stamp set and used the Cloud Stencil to create a soft background.

First, I cut and scored an A2 card base from white cardstock. I trimmed down another panel to be slightly smaller and applied Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink through the stencil covering the whole background with clouds.

Next, I stamped the images in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copics. I cut everything out with the coordinating dies.

The sentiment was stamped in VersaMark Ink onto two Grapesicle Card Stock stripes and I did some heat embossing in white. To finish off the card, I adhered the images and sentiment strips with liquid glue.

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 great weekend!
Anja

MFT Stamps • Wednesday Sketch Challenge 615

Hi everyone,

I had so much fun creating with the latest My Favorite Things October Release, so I'm joining this week's Wednesday Sketch Challenge using some of the new goodies.

I simply had to use the super cute YUZU Holly Jolly Santa stamps again. I also love the versatile Surprise Stitched Tag Die-namics and the gorgeous Colorful Christmas Paper Pad. 

This is what the sketch #615 looks like:

I started off with a white A2 card base and created a dotty background with the First Snowfall Stencil and Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink.

Next, I die cut the stitched tag from the Merry Christmas patterned paper and adhered it with foam tape to the center of the card. I tied a white string bow to the tag and added a white stitched circle to break up the busy pattern. The santa was stamped in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and I colored him with Copics. Then I stamped three aqua snowflakes and used the coordinating dies to cut out the images. I adhered the snowflakes around the tag and popped up the sante with foam tape. Finally, I added clear adhesive pearls to the center of the snowflakes.

Join the challenge with your project following the sketch for the chance to win a $50 Gift Voucher.

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

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

MFT Stamps • October Release Countdown Day 2

Hi peeps,

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

I created a fun Christmas card with the cute YUZU Holly Jolly Santa stamps. To complete my scene, I also used the Window Seat Die-namics and patterned papers from the Floor to Ceiling Paper Pad.

First, I trimmed down the wallpaper and floor patterned papers and adhered them to a white A2 landscape card base. I die cut the window and sill from white cardstock and one of the pillows from polka dot paper. For the background, I blended Distress Oxide Inks (Speckled Egg and Uncharted Mariner) onto a piece of Sno Cone Card Stock. I splattered on white paint with a brush to create the look of falling snow.

Next, I stamped the images and colored them with Copic Markers. I did some masking to insert the santa image inside the chimney. I used the coordinating dies to cut out those images. To fill the scene, I added a couple of older Birdie Brown images as well (milk and cookies: BB Secret Santa, gifts: BB Beast Friends).

The sentiment was stamped onto an Amarena Cherry Card Stock rectangle with VersaMark Ink and I heat embossed it in white. Finally, I assembled the scene by adhering the images and sentiment with foam squares.

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 cozy Sunday!
Anja

MFT Stamps • August Release Countdown Day 2

Hi friends,

only 2 more days until the My Favorite Things August Release will be available. And today we're getting spooky with some fun Halloween inspiration.

For my CAS card, I used the adorable YUZU Best Witches stamp set which is actually too cute to spook 👻

First, I trimmed down a white cardstock panel to be a bit smaller than the A2 card base. I did some faded ink blending with Distress Oxides (Chipped Sapphire, Shaded Lilac and Milled Lavender) to create the sky background.

Next, I stamped the images in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copics. I used the matching dies to cut everything out. I adhered the images and stamped the sentiment in black below the witch on her broom. Finally, I added three small black stars to embellish this simple card.

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 3

Hello sweeties,

we are halfway through the My Favorite Things August Release Countdown with some fun products that are perfect for your Back To School projects. Check out today's reveals and inspiration over on the MFT Blog.

I made a card for my little boy (who is entering Kindergarten next week) featuring one of the adorable Bookworm Bears.
I also used the Notebook Edge Die-namics (Free with $60 option) along with the Notebook Paper.

I started off with a white A2 card base and cut out the blue patterned paper from the DBD Wildflowers Paper Pad with the largest A2 Stitched Rectangle Stax Set 2 Die-namics. Then I trimmed down the red polka dot paper from the Cool Collab Paper Pad and put it behind the notebook paper. I adhered both papers at an angle.

Next, I stamped the images (the backpack and ruler are from the new YUZU School Is Cool set) and colored them with Copic markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut everything out.

I stamped the sentiment in VersaMark Ink onto a black cardstock banner and heat embossed it in white. To finish off the card, I attached the images and sentiment banner with foam tape.

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

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

MFT Stamps • July Release Day

Hello everyone,

Woo-hoo! The fabulous new My Favorite Things July Release products are now available for purchase.

I made a colorful birthday card using the YUZU Eat Lots of Cake stamp set. The pretty floral patterned paper is from the DBD Wildflowers Paper Pad. 

I started off with a white A2 card base which I covered with a striped paper from the Cool Collab Paper Pad. I trimmed down the floral paper and adhered it on top.

Next, I stamped the images and colored them with Copic markers. The heart balloon is from YUZU Purr-fect Birthday stamp set. I cut everything out with the coordinating dies.

I die cut a 3" circle with one of the A2 Stitched Circle STAX Die-namics from white and also from Tropical Teal cardstock. To create a ground for the images, I cut off the teal circle. Then, I stamped the sentiment in VersaMark Ink onto it and did some heat embossing in white.

I attached the images to the circle and adhered it to the card which I finished off with a decorative ribbon.

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 • July Release Countdown Day 5

Hi friends,

today starts the countdown to the My Favorite Things July Release which is full of fun summer and birthday themed products. They will be available on Tuesday, July 12th at 10 am EDT.

For my first card, I used the adorable YUZU Purr-fect Birthday stamp set along with the Balloon Party Stencil.

I started off with a white cardstock panel and stenciled the balloons with Distress Oxide Inks (Kitsch Flamingo, Mowed Lawn, Salvaged Patina and Wilted Violet) allowing some to overlap each other. I trimmed down the balloon background and adhered it to a white A2 card base.

Next, I stamped the images and colored them with Copic markers. I used the coordinating YUZU Purr-fect Birthday Die-namics to cut them out and adhered them with foam tape. For the flower bouquet behind the girl's back, I also stamped and colored images from the previously released Fairy Best Friend set.

The 'Happy Birthday' sentiment from the new-as-well YUZU Eat Lots of Cake set was stamped in VersaMark Ink onto a Gravel Gray Card Stock strip. I heat embossed it with white embossing powder and popped up the 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 purr-fect day!
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 Release Countdown Day 4

Hello friends,

we're into the second day of the My Favorite Things June Release Countdown with more new product reveals and wonderful inspiration.

Today I'm sharing a card with the sweet Pig Time Fun stamp set designed by YUZU. I also used the new Sunny Rays Stencil and the MSTN Stars and Stripes Paper Pad.

I started off with trimming down the white cardstock for the stenciling as well as the patterned papers to fill an entire A2 sized card. I blended Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink through the stencil letting the color fade towards the outside.

Next, I stamped the pig, hat and gulls, colored them with Copic markers and used the coordinating YUZU Pig Time Fun Die-namics to cut them out. The sentiment was stamped in VersaFine Onyx Black Ink onto a white cardstock rectangle. For a bit of dimension, I popped up the images and sentiment with foam tape over the flat glued down stenciled and patterned paper background.

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