Category Archives: My Favorite Things

Hi everyone! Today kicks off the first of another new monthly feature with the MFT DT.  Each month we’ll focus on a different aspect or theme using our Die-namics dies.  This month, word Die-namics are taking center stage.

My first card uses Words of Gratitude.

I used a few ink refills (Pink Lemonade, Ripe Raspberry, Lemon Chiffon and Sour Apple) to watercolor the background, added my sentiment cut from Sweet Tooth card stock, then white embossed “for you” (from Thankful Thoughts, the companion stamp set to Words of Gratitude).  The heart was cut using Heart STAX.

Inside, I added a swoosh of pink watercolor then white embossed a sentiment from Friends Like Us.  Beneath the sentiment, I added a few tiny hearts cut using Blueprints 11.

My next card uses Happy Hellos Die-namics with flowers stamped from Easter Bunny stamp set.  The small word “friend” is from Homespun Hearts.

The flowers were stamped in Daffodil, Chocolate Brown and Gumdrop Green dye inks.  I’ll have a tutorial for this type of stacked sentiment on Wednesday.  🙂

Inside, I stamped a sentiment from Happy Birthday Poppies and added a few more flowers in the corner.

Be sure to check out the MFT Blog for a list of participating DT to see more fun with words Die-namics!

Thanks for stopping by!

grateful for you card

Hi everyone!  The MFT team is back today to share our monthly challenge constructing with  Blueprints. This month we are using Blueprints 2, 16, 17, and 19 featuring framing elements of all shapes and sizes.  First we’ll assemble a card based on one of the provided Blueprints sketches, then we’ll design an original card combining elements from those sets.

For my first card, I chose a sample sketch using Blueprints 19 and super-cute new Somebunny stamp set by Birdie Brown. All colored images were cut from X-Press It Blending Card and colored with Copic markers.

Framing elements were cut from Peach Bellini, Coral Crush and Sweet Tooth card stock.  Small hearts were cut using Blueprints 11.

Inside, I added a second frame and chick, stamped an ampersand from Always & Forever and added a partial sentiment.

I actually love how my second card turned out. I created a banner using Blueprints 16, a ladder from Blueprints 2, a floor from Blueprints 17 and scalloped borders from Blueprints 19.

The banner was cut from Lemon Chiffon, Summer Splash and Pink Lemonade card stock with gold stars (from BP 17) cut from a scrap of gold card stock. The sentiment was stamped in Golden Glitz ink.  (LOVE this ink!)

Inside, I stamped a small sentiment from Birthday Sentiments, another bunny in Pink Lemonade and added tiny stars from Blueprints 11.

Head on over to the MFT Blog for a list of participating DT to see more Blueprints versatility.  

And….you know I have to remind you since this is such a big deal…

Don’t forget about MFT’s Share the Love Campaign.  Going on now on Instagram!  (Day 10 of 14!)

MFT is giving away one stamp set and Die-namics combination every day from February 1 – 13, and then on the 14th, we’ll give $300 towards the March release to one Instagram follower and the friend she tags.  $300!  You can follow MFT HERE @mftstamps and you can follow me HERE @SHEL9999.

Thanks for visiting!

Somebunny Loves You card

Hi everyone! I have a couple more cards to share today using MFT‘s latest release. (You can find all the new products HERE.) 

First, I created a shaker card using new Pure Innocence Bear Hugs and Inside & Out Diagonal Stitched Square STAX.

The PI girl was die-cut from X-Press It Blending Card using Bear Hugs Die-namics, stamped in Black Licorice hybrid ink then colored with Copic markers. The shaker contents are comprised of silver sequins with die-cuts of X’s, O’s and hearts from Love Centerpieces.

Inside, I white embossed a sentiment and added a heart from Blueprints 22 with some additional X’s and O’s.

Next I used super cool new Equalizer Stencil, sponged with Cotton Candy, Ripe Raspberry and then Wild Cherry inks.

The sentiment, from Keep on Rockin’, was stamped in Ripe Raspberry and Wild Cherry. After stamping, I traced over the center heartbeat  line with a clear glaze pen.

I added a bit more sponged Equalizer inside as well as an additional sentiment.

You can find direct links to more design team samples using this month’s release on the MFT Blog.  

Don’t forget about MFT’s Share the Love Campaign.  Going on now on Instagram!  (Day 5 of 14!)

MFT is giving away one stamp set and Die-namics combination every day from February 1 – 13, and then on the 14th, we’ll give $300 towards the March release to one Instagram follower and the friend she tags.  $300!  You can follow MFT HERE @mftstamps and you can follow me HERE @SHEL9999.

Thanks for stopping by!

Best Friends are the Best Gift card

Welcome to MFT‘s February New Product Launch!  All new products you’ve seen previewed over the last week are now available to you right HERE!

Be sure to visit each of the MFT Designers’ February Product Launch posts linked on the MFT Blog and leave a comment by the end of the day on Thursday, February 5 for your chance to win one of two $100 Gift Vouchers. (You can do some fun shopping with $100!) The winners will be chosen at random and the prizes will be sent out on February 6th.

I have three cards to share tonight, all using one of my absolute favorites of the new release – Birdie Brown’s Somebunny with coordinating Die-namics.

My first card also uses new Inside & Out Diagonal Stitched Rectangle STAX.

The bunny and carrots were die-cut from X-Press It Blending Card, stamped in Black Licorice Hybrid ink and colored with Copic markers. I used a Copic Multiliner to draw the line. 

Inside, I stamped a row of carrots along the bottom, onto a second die-cut rectangle.

On my second card I used Sweet Tooth ink to stamp the clouds and sentiment, then white embossed.  Polka Dot Background with Sour Apple ink created an awning of sorts with the scalloped edge cut using new Blueprints 22.

The bunny’s swing was created using one of the elements from Blueprints 22.

I created a second awning for the inside and stamped/embossed an additional bunny.

On my last card, I used both Rectangle and Square Inside & Out Diagonal Stitched  STAX.

I die-cut two balloons and a few flowers, cutting the strings from the balloons and adhering over the image, hanging “outside of the box.”

Inside, I stamped a row of flowers and additional partial sentiment onto another Diagonal Stitched Rectangle.

Check out the MFT Blog for direct links to samples using all of the new products!   And as you look, don’t forget to comment on the designers’ posts for your chance to win one of TWO $100 Gift Vouchers!!! 

AND, don’t forget about MFT’s Share the Love Campaign.  Going on now on Instagram!  (Day 3 of 14!)

MFT is giving away one stamp set and Die-namics combination every day from February 1 – 13, and then on the 14th, we’ll give $300 towards the March release to one Instagram follower and the friend she tags.  $300!  You can follow MFT HERE @mftstamps and you can follow me HERE @SHEL9999.

Thanks for stopping by!

Somebunny Says Thank You card

I have one last preview to share before MFT‘s February New Product Launch tonight at 10 p.m. EST.  Today I’ve used new Donuts Die-namics with Donuts and Sprinkles stamp set.

My donuts and icing were cut from Chocolate Brown, Primitive Cream, Natural, Sweet Tooth, Pink Lemonade and Cherry Crisp card stocks.  Tiny hearts were cut using Blueprints 11.

Inside, I stamped a second sentiment and added some leftover sprinkles.

Here’s your friendly reminder about MFT’s Share the Love Campaign.  Going on now on Instagram!  (Day 3 of 14!)  🙂

MFT is giving away one stamp set and Die-namics combination every day from February 1 – 13, and then on the 14th, we’ll give $300 towards the March release to one Instagram follower and the friend she tags.  $300!  You can follow MFT HERE @mftstamps and you can follow me HERE @SHEL9999.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I’ll be back tonight at 10 p.m. EST for the New Product Launch!

Please note that links to new products will not be in effect until time of release, February 3, 10 p.m. EST.

Hi everyone!  I’m back today with another sample of MFT’s February 3rd release. Today I’ve created a spring wreath made from Pink Lemonade peep bunnies.  

The bunny die is one of many in Candy Jar Die-namics and the sentiment is from Candy Jar Companions.  The scalloped border was cut using new Blueprints 22.

To evenly space my peeps, I lightly traced a circle then drew one line horizontally across the center and one vertically down the center.  The tiny label is raised on a piece of foam tape then “stitched” to the wreath.

The bunny die does not cut the holes for the eyes and nose.  There are tiny holes through which you can pierce if you so choose.  I like the little face, so I pierced. 🙂

I used an extra bunny on the inside with an additional sentiment.

Be sure to check out the MFT Blog for direct links to more Countdown samples, info on prizes and all you need to know about our February 3 release!

And whatever you do, don’t forget about MFT’s Share the Love Campaign.  Going on now!  🙂

MFT is giving away one stamp set and Die-namics combination every day from February 1 – 13, and then on the 14th, we’ll give $300 towards the March release to one Instagram follower and the friend she tags.  $300!  You can follow MFT HERE, and you can follow me HERE.  

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a great day!

Please note that links to new products will not be in effect until time of release, Tuesday, February 3, 10 p.m. EST.

Hi everyone!  Welcome to another day of MFT February previews!  Only three more days until the release!  Today I’ve used new Wavy Greetings with Ride the Wave Die-namics and Blueprints 22.

The waves were cut from Wild Cherry, Ripe Raspberry, Cotton Candy and Pink Lemonade card stock with the sentiment stamped in Wild Cherry.  The heart, from Blueprints 22, is cut from Wild Cherry and adhered using foam tape.

I stamped a partial sentiment inside, used some leftover waves and stamped a few Cotton Candy hearts.

Be sure to check out the MFT Blog for direct links to more Countdown samples, info on prizes and all you need to know about our February 3rd release!

HAPPENING NOW:

MFT is giving away one stamp set and Die-namics combination every day from February 1 – 13, and then on the 14th, we’ll give $300 towards the March release to one Instagram follower and the friend she tags.  $300!  You can follow MFT HERE, and you can follow me HERE.  

Thanks so much for stopping by!  

Please note that links to new products will not be in effect until time of release, Tuesday, February 3, 10 p.m. EST.