Category Archives: Tutorials

Hi everyone.  Welcome to the second day of MFT‘s Release Rewind.  I have two cards to share today, plus a tutorial.  On both of my cards I used the gorgeous new Snowflake Fusion Cover-Up with Pierced Snowflakes Die-namics.  (I’m a big fan of both!)

First, I used Insulation Pink and Sweet Tooth card stock to create a soft “peaceful” holiday card.  I cut each of the circular openings, one layer at a time. The circle was cut from the snowflake panel first, then I marked that opening with a pencil onto the pink panel.  I die-cut that circle, then used that opening to mark the location on my white card base.  Once completed, all layers perfectly aligned.

My card features an acetate window tucked between the Sweet Tooth base and the Insulation Pink layers.  What I really like about this card is the gorgeous snowflake attached to the front of the acetate.  But how did I do that without adhesive showing on the other side?   I used this same technique on THIS blue card.   Here’s how to get a smooth, clean appearance on the back of the snowflake/other side of the acetate.

Cut a piece of X-Press It High Tack Double-Sided Adhesive Sheet slightly smaller than your card stock block.  (It’s perfect for this.  Super sticky.  It will not loosen or peel away.)  Here, I used Sweet Tooth for the snowflake.  

Remove backing from adhesive paper and apply to card stock, pressing firmly in all areas.  I use a bone folder to apply even pressure across the surface.

Flip paper over so the double-sided paper is on the bottom.  Tape die in place.

Run stack through die-cutting machine.  I use THIS thin metal shim to add just a touch of additional pressure to the stack.  (It also helps to emphasize the embossed lines on some dies, and tiny negative pieces come out much easier when the cut is made with the metal adapter.  If you don’t have one, you need one.)

Remove die-cut snowflake from die and remove adhesive backing.  Many of the negative pieces will stick to the backing.  Remove any strays and adhere snowflake to center of acetate block.

Using double-sided tape, adhere acetate to back of Insulation Pink panel.  See how neat and clean the back of the snowflake is?  It doesn’t even look like adhesive.  ♥   

 Adhere panel to card front, aligning circular openings and decorate as desired.

Inside, I aligned a second snowflake with the one on the front so when the card is flat and closed, it cannot be seen.  Sentiments are stamped using Merry Messages and Sweet Tooth ink then white embossed.

And because I love these two dies so very much, I created a second card, this time using Sno Cone card stock with Sweet Tooth, and Peace, Love, Joy Die-namics for the sentiment.  (My use of Swarovski crystals was inspired by Jody’s sample here.  So pretty.)

 I adhered another of my favorite Pierced Snowflakes inside, along with a Merry Messages sentiment, stamped in Sweet Tooth ink and white embossed.

If you followed along with me all the way to the bottom here, THANK YOU!  🙂  I hope you’ll check out the rest of the design team’s Release Rewind samples.  You can find a full list of participating DT on the MFT Blog.  

Just in case you haven’t finished your shopping or finalized your decisions, you can find all of the latest releases RIGHT HERE.

Thanks for stopping by!  🙂

Peace Love Joy card

Hi everyone!  I have two more previews to share before MFT‘s June New Product Launch tonight at 10 p.m. EST.  On both,  I used new At the Office stamp set with Office Supplies Die-namics.

First, I used Office Supplies Die-namics to create a clipboard shaped card from Kraft card stock.  Notebook Paper Background was stamped onto Whip Cream card stock with Sno Cone ink then the left side was cut using Notebook Edge. The sentiment was stamped in Blu Raspberry and Razzle Berry inks.

Inside, I stamped a second sentiment from At the Office onto another piece of Notebook Paper Background.

Next, I created a card with gift card holder using Office Supplies Die-namics.  Here’s the front.

Here’s what I did:

Cut a 6 7/8″ x 4 1/8″ block of Safety Orange card stock.  Score and fold at 1 5/8″ and 4 7/8″.

Cut envelope “flaps.”

Adhere top flap, applying glue to left side only.  Adhere magnetic disc (+side) to inside flap as shown.

Adhere – side disc to + side disc.  Remove paper from adhesive side of magnet and close flap to center.  The + side magnetic should now adhere in proper position to inside of card.  Repeat with bottom envelope flap.

Cut card stock to fit inside (center) panel and adhere to cover magnets.  Die-cut Vertical Gift Card pocket.  Fold along score lines and adhere to inside of card.  (I used d0uble-sided tape.)   I used stamps from At The Office, stars from Sun, Moon & Stars Die-namics as well as gold enamel dots to decorate the inside.

Close card, and adhere two die-cut Brick Red circles to back of envelope, applying adhesive to left side only of lower circle.

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, Tuesday, June 10, 10 p.m. EST.

Hi everyone!  Moving right along with November previews from My Favorite Things, I have a card with a little tutorial today.

I’ve combined two new sets, Jumbo Abstract Art with one of Suzy Plantamura’s sentiments from Sweet Little Memories.  Along the sides, I added strips of Striped Background.  And the little PI artist is from You Color My World.

I wanted to color the sentiment and retain the vibrancy of the Copic colors while using the larger abstract background.  There is way too much detail for masking the usual way so instead, I pulled out my Liquid Frisket (“Incredible White Mask”). 🙂

First, I stamped the sentiment onto X-Press It Blending Card.

I colored with Copics, leaving some areas white.

Using a tiny paint brush, I applied the Liquid Frisket.  It goes on white and dries clear.  You can see in the photo below that the top was already drying by the time I reached the bottom.  It dries pretty quickly.

I inked the larger Jumbo Abstract stamp with Banana Split ink and stamped over the image.  (Now everything has a yellow tint to it.)

Using my finger, I rolled off the Liquid Frisket.  (It’s kind of like removing the sticky stuff from the back of gift cards.)

Now I have the background stamped over the image, but the brightness of the colors remains.  🙂

Liquid Frisket is available in two sizes.  Unless you’re planning to mask everything under the sun, you only need the small bottle.  It will go a long way.  I bought mine at Amazon.com.

Don’t forget to check out the MFT Blog for all you need to know about our November 12 release, direct links to more Countdown samples and info on how you can win a $75 prize!

days until our release!

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

I don’t know about you but I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the new My Mind’s Eye patterns, especially the Miss Caroline line.  The wood papers are amazing.  I especially love the one I’ve used here with the lace border.

I felt the wood and lace border created the perfect frame for these flowers from My Favorite Things’ Inspired by Flowers Set 4.   (The Happy Birthday sentiment is from Vintage Cameo.  Along the bottom I used Faux Crochet Border Die-namics.)  The paper is 6×6, but I found a little trick for shrinking the border pattern to fit my 4″ wide panel.  I’ll show you how in minute.  First, a closer look at the flowers and inside.

I stamped the image (twice) onto X-Press It Blending Card, then colored with Copics and cut out each.  The flower in the back is secured only in the center and along the stem (not the leaf), and the flower in the front is raised on foam boosters.

On the inside, I stamped a sentiment from Clearly Sentimental about Birthdays and used a second strip of Faux Crochet Border Die-namics along the bottom.

Now for my little trick…

Here is the paper as it comes from the 6×6 paper pack.

I cut the sheet into three separate pieces.  The key is to cut along one of the dark lines in the wood pattern.  Before cutting the second line, I paid attention to the pattern along the top, looking for a spot that would blend with the left piece.  (I was not concerned with the bottom as that portion was tucked beneath the sentiment panel.)

Small adjustments can be made once the pieces are placed together.  I used a dark brown marker to add in any spots where the dark brown line may have been cut away.

I applied tape to the back of one piece and adhered the two together.  The result is an invisible meeting of the two pieces.  🙂

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

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Inspired by Flowers Set 4,” “Vintage Cameo” and “Clearly Sentimental about Birthdays”   Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black     Paper:  Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate, X-Press It Blending Card, My Mind’s Eye Miss Caroline “Fiddlesticks”  (6×6)   Accessories: Copic markers (Y21,  YR23, E35, E79, YG91, YG93), MFT Faux Crochet Border Die-namics, foam boosters.   Finished size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.