Monthly Archives: November 2014

Welcome to MFT‘s November 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’ November Product Launch posts linked on the MFT Blog and leave a comment by the end of the day on Thursday, November 13 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 November 14th.

I have three cards to share tonight, all using Birdie Brown’s new Cool Day.  On my first card, I used masking paper to “layer” the images.  The flags and die-cut elements are all from Blueprints 20.

All stamping was done on a panel of X-Press It Blending Card then colored with Copic markers.  I used soft Sno Cone ink to add the snowflakes in the background.

Inside, I added elements from Blueprints 20 and stamped the second bear from the set.

Next I added in Cool Day Die-namics, snow stamped with Swiss Dots Background and Sweet Tooth ink and a frame cut using two Rounded Stitched Rectangles.

The frame was cut by taping two rectangle dies together before die-cutting.

I used another rectangle inside and stamped a second sentiment onto the sign.

Lastly, I used the quilt frame from Blueprints 20 to create a window.  The snowflakes were stamped with Sweet Tooth ink before adhering the window frame.

I dotted a Copic Colorless Blender Pen over the bear’s sweater after coloring to add a bit of texture.

Inside, I used a panel cut from Blueprints 20 and stamped the little mittens in the corner.

Don’t forget to 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 for your chance to win one of TWO $100 Gift Vouchers!!! 

Thanks SO much for stopping by!

Warm Wishes card

I have one last preview to share before MFT‘s November New Product Launch tonight at 10 p.m. EST.  I’ve used super cool new All Star High Top Die-namics with Be Original stamp set by Laina Lamb.  This is such a FUN set.  🙂  

The shoe, adhered to a couple of Stitched Rounded Rectangles, was cut from Electric Red and Sweet Tooth card stock with a bit of stamping done in Nightshift Blue.  The sentiment was stamped in Nightshift as well.

I finished the inside simply by stamping the All-Star circle a few times on a Sweet Tooth strip.

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, November 11, 10 p.m. EST.

Hi everyone!  I’m back today with another sample of MFT‘s November release, this time using Stitched with Love with coordinating Die-namics by Miss Tiina.  ♥

I stamped patterns from Cozy Mittens onto two Pinking Edge Square STAX and one Pinking Edge Rectangle STAX.  The needle was die-cut from silver card stock and I used a black Copic Multi-liner to connect the thread from the needle to the word “mend,” as well as to add the little thread line going into the needle hole.

Inside, I added another line of stitches with hearts from Cozy Mittens.

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 November 11 release!

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, November 11, 10 p.m. EST.

Hi everyone!  Welcome to another day of MFT November previews!  Today I’ve used new Pure Innocence Overflowing Joy.  And because I love new Blueprints 20 so much, I’ve used that again.  🙂

She was stamped onto X-Press It Blending Card, colored with Copic markers then die-cut using Blueprints 20.  Additional elements were cut from Limeade and Paver Red card stock. 

Inside, I stamped the girl in Paver Red dye ink and added a second sentiment from the set.

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 November 11 release!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  

Please note that links to new products will not be in effect until time of release, Tuesday, November 11, 10 p.m. EST.

Hi everyone!  We’re moving right along with only four more days until MFT‘s November 11 release!  🙂  My card today features Birdie Brown’s Warmest Wishes stamp set with Blueprints 20.  

This might be my favorite of this month’s releases.  I just adore her.  🙂

She was stamped onto X-Press It Blending Card and colored with Copic markers. The quilt patches and stitches were cut using Blueprints 20 and Natural card stock with the light blue pieces colored with a Copic marker.

Inside, I used the opposite pieces cut to create the front pieces (no waste here) and added a second 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 November 11 release!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I’ll see you tomorrow!

Please note that links to new products will not be in effect until time of release, Tuesday, November 11, 10 p.m. EST.

Hi everyone!  I’m back with two samples today using My Favorite Things‘ November 11 release!  (Only five more days!)  

Up first, ugly sweater.  When I saw the sweater sentiment in new Cozy Greetings stamp set, I just had to use it.  🙂  So funny.  I’ve paired it here with Comfy Sweater Die-namics, Sweater Stitch Background and Blueprints 20.  The tree was stamped from Christmas Cuteness, one of last month’s releases.

The tree was colored with Copic markers, then multicolored rhinestones were added as ornaments.  (No offense to the tree, I think it’s cute.  Just not on a sweater.)  😉

I used a couple of elements from Blueprints 20 inside and stamped another Cozy Greeting in Black Licorice dye ink.

On my second card, I used Sweater Stitch Background stamped with Natural and Nordic Knits stamped atop in Nightshift Blue ink.  The mittens were stamped and die-cut using new Cool Day stamp and Die-namics with the inside pieces of the mitten strings removed using a craft knife.

I used a leftover strip of Sweater Stitch/Nordic Knits on the inside, leaving plenty of room for a “warm” message.

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 November 11 release!

Thanks for stopping by!  I’ll be back tomorrow!

Please note that links to new products will not be in effect until time of release, Tuesday, November 11, 10 p.m. EST.

Ugly Sweater card

Hi everyone!  Welcome back to a second day of November 11 release previews with My Favorite Things!  Today I’ve used new Birdie Brown Warmest Wishes with coordinating Die-namics, Stitched Rounded Rectangle STAX and this month’s Free with $60 purchase, Stitched Scallop Edges.  (My card from yesterday was posted a bit late so if you missed it, you can find it here.  Thanks!)  🙂

I can’t tell you how much I love this image.  She is SO sweet!  She was stamped onto X-Press It Blending Card, colored with Copic markers and die-cut with Warmest Wishes Die-namics.  The rectangle was stamped and sponged with Sweet Tooth ink then cut about 1 1/2″ from the top.  The split is hidden beneath the sentiment strip, giving the appearance of an elongated rectangle.

I cut the rectangle on the inside as well and stamped the silhouette using Kraft ink.

You can check out the MFT Blog for direct links to more Countdown samples, info on prizes and all you need to know about our November 11 release!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I’ll be back tomorrow!

Please note that links to new products will not be in effect until time of release, Tuesday, November 11, 10 p.m. EST.

Hi everyone.  I’m back today with a card using this week’s sketch with My Favorite Things.  I’ve gone back to my “road card roots” with Grand Peaceful Wildflowers and Words of Inspiration with Burlap and Romantic Script Backgrounds.

After stamping the flowers with Brick Red, Paver Red, Factory Green and Banana Split inks, I stamped Burlap Background with Natural ink.  Behind that panel, I stamped Romantic Script using Kraft.  All edges were sponged with Chocolate Brown then distressed.
The sentiment is from Words of Inspiration, stamped in Chocolate Brown ink and framed using Circle STAX 1 and 2.

Inside, I stamped a second flower and partial sentiment from Words of Inspiration.  (It’s a truly lovely sentiment set.)

Here’s the sketch if you’d like to play along:

All of the details about the sketch challenge can be found on the MFT Blog and in this week’s newsletter.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hi everyone!  I can’t believe it’s already time to begin sharing samples of My Favorite Things‘ November release.  It snuck up on me, that’s for sure.

Today I’ve used new Cozy Mittens stamp set and Die-namics, Cozy Greetings, Blueprints 20 and Sweater Stitch Background.

All stamping was done on Smooth White card stock with Sno Cone, Berrylicious and Timber Green dye inks.

The sentiment was stamped onto a small ticket cut using Blueprints 9.

Inside, I placed a leftover piece of Sweater Stitch Background along with a second punched strip (from Blueprints 20).  

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 November 11 release!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I’ll be back tomorrow!

Please note that links to new products will not be in effect until time of release, Tuesday, November 11, 10 p.m. EST.