Category Archives: Gift Bags/Packaging

It’s finally time to share My Favorite Things‘ newest releases!  The new products are now available in the MFT Boutique right HERE.

You can find direct links to all samples HERE on the MFT Blog.  Don’t forget to leave comments as you look!  One lucky winner will receive a $50 gift voucher to the MFT Boutique!

I have a trio of cards to share using new Prehistoric Girl from the Pure Innocence collection.  To go along with one of my cards, I created a coordinating treat jar.

All base cardstock is MFT heavyweight cardstock and all stamping was done on X-Press It Blending Card (my favorite for coloring with Copics).

Here I’ve paired my Prehistoric Girl with MFT’s new Steel Grey cardstock and My Mind’s Eye The Sweetest Thing “Bluebell” patterned papers.

I created a “window” affect by die-cutting layers with Oval STAX 1 & 2 and then popping up the frame on foam tape.  After coloring with Copics and stamping the background pattern, I used a sponge to daub in a bit of added color.

The flowers were die-cut using Steel Grey cardstock, dotted paper and new Flower Medley Die-namics. Steel Grey buttons were stitched into the centers using Hemp Cord.

The sentiment was stamped onto a Fishtail Flag, ends trimmed and then matted onto Steel Grey cardstock.

On the inside, I stamped a second sentiment (from Pure Innocence All Occasion Sentiments) and added another die-cut flower.

For my second card I’ve created a totally different look using MFT’s Red Hot cardstock along with fun gingham and flower prints.

After coloring with Copics, I added a little gingham “cave dress.”

On the inside, I stamped the sentiment and the little Prehistoric Girl upside down.  After all, she is silly.  🙂

On my third card, I used MFT Hot Fudge cardstock and another of my favorite new My Mind’s Eye collections, Gnome Sweet Gnome.

This time I gave the girl a cute little flower print dress.  🙂

The sentiment was stamped onto a Mini Tabs Foursome which was then layered atop a dark brown die-cut to provide more definition against the gingham paper.

I die-cut and layered Flower Medley Die-namics atop a Hot Fudge Vine Border then stitched/tied a button using more Hemp Cord.

On the inside, I used another sentiment from Pure Innocence All Occasion Sentiments, another vine and flower.

To go along with my third card, I created a treat jar filled with chocolate rocks. (They look VERY real, don’t they?  They were purchased at Wegman’s, in case you’re curious.)

Below are all of the Die-namics used on my projects.  (Clicking on each one will take you directly to that product in the MFT Boutique.)

Be sure to check out the MFT blog for direct links to more samples using this month’s stamp and Die-namics sets!

Thanks for visiting! 

Congrats on Your New Cave:  MFT “Prehistoric Girl” and All Occasion Sentiments (Pure Innocence)    Ink:  Memento Tuxedo, Ranger Antique Linen   Paper:  MFT Steel Grey, X-Press It Blending Card, My Mind’s Eye The Sweetest Thing “Bluebell” (6×6)   Accessories: Copic markers (E00, E11, E13, R20, Y21, E31, E35, E51, E42, E43, W3, W5, W7, BG70, BG10), Prismacolor pencils, MFT Oval STAX, Flower Medley and Fishtail Flags Die-namics, Steel Grey buttons, hemp cord, sponge, X-Press It 1/4″ foam tape.  Finished size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.

Giggle:  MFT “Prehistoric Girl” (Pure Innocence)   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Paper: MFT Red Hot, X-Press It Blending Card, My Mind’s Eye Six by Six “Gnome Sweet Gnome” and Lily Bee Design “Double Dutch” (6×6)    Accessories: Copic markers (E00, E11, BV000, R20, E31, E35, E40, BG70, W00, W1, w3), Prismacolor pencils, MFT Simply Scallops Small Die-namics, brads, X-Press It 1/4″ foam tape.  Finished size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.

You Rocked It:  MFT “Prehistoric Girl” and All Occasion Sentiments (Pure Innocence)    Ink:  Memento Tuxedo  Paper: Prism Birchtone Dark, X-Press It Blending Card, My Mind’s Eye Six by Six “Gnome Sweet Gnome” (6×6)   Accessories: Copic markers (E00, E11, R20, Y21, E31, E35, W00, W1), Prismacolor pencils, MFT Circle STAX, Vine Border, Flower Medley and Mini Tabs Foursome Die-namics, button, hemp cord, jar.  Finished size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.

We’re moving on to Day 4 of previews with My Favorite Things‘ September release!  Today the team is previewing two super-fun new stamp/Die-namics duos — Spider Web and Lollipop Treat.

I created a card and matching gift bag using Spider Web.  I LOVE this set!  Also, along the bottom of the bag and card, I used border strips die-cut using our new Harlequin Die-namics.  Base cardstock (as well as spiders and webs) were die-cut from MFT Black Licorice cardstock.

Above is a close-up of the bag.  After die-cutting the spiders, I adhered a small piece of the green patterned paper behind the eyes so they “glow” green.  When adhering my spiders, I popped each one up using foam tape then gently bent up each leg for added dimension. (Ick.)  🙂

I mimicked the layout of the bag for my card front.  As with the bag, I placed a glittery green brad between each diamond of the Harlequin border.

On the inside of my card, I used the other half of the spider web used on the front.   That worked out perfectly.  🙂

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on September 10 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on September 10 at 10 PM EST.  You’ll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you’d like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of two $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on September 10 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

I’ll be back tomorrow with another preview.  Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  MFT “Spider Web”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black   Paper:  MFT Black Licorice, Michaels/Recollections “Halloween” (5×7)   Accessories:  MFT Spider Web and Harlequin Die-namics, Doodlebug Limeade Sugar-coated brads, X-Press It 1/4″ foam tape.  Finished card size 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″.  Finished bag (excluding handle) 5 1/2″ x 8 3/4″.

It’s time to begin teasers for My Favorite Things‘ September release!  Today we’re sharing samples using WTG Fairy Dust, Lisa Johnson’s Primitive Pumpkins, a stamp/Die-namics duo, and Distressed Diamonds, a trio of backgrounds.

I used Lisa’s Primitive Pumpkins to create a card and matching treat can.

I stamped and die-cut one of the cute pumpkins then popped it up on foam boosters.  My string was colored with an orange Copic to add a little pop of color. Cardstocks are MFT’s Black Licorice and Kraft.

On the inside, I stamped a little sentiment from the set and added one of the cute flourishes.

To decorate the treat can, I adhered strips of patterned paper, adding a strip of stamped/lined stars.  The smallest of the Traditional Tags was used on the handle with some hemp, a small button and star pin.

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on September 10 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on September 10 at 10 PM EST.  You’ll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you’d like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of two $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on September 10 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  MFT “Primitive Pumpkins” (Lisa Johnson Designs)   Ink: Amuse Studio Onyx    Paper:  MFT Black Licorice and Kraft, My Mind’s Eye Lost & Found “Halloween” (6×6)   Accessories: MFT Primitive Pumpkins, Traditional Tags and Circle STAX Die-namics, corner rounder punch, YR07 Copic, white string, buttons, hemp, black jute, Maya Road star pin, clear paint can.  Finished size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.