Happy new week everyone,

we've reached the final Countdown Day for the MFT February Release that will go live tomorrow at 10 am EST! Check out the MFT Blog for today's Design Team projects.

I created another sweet birthday featuring the SY Greatest Present Stamp & Die Duo (illustrated by Stacey Yacula) and the Diamond Frames Die-namics.

First, I created a regular-sized A2 card base from white cardstock. I cut out a purple patterned paper from the Poppin' Polka Dots Paper Pad with the largest largest die of the A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 2 Die-namics set. The diamond frame was cut twice from Summer Splash Card Stock and the inlaid diamond piece from Sno Cone Card Stock. I adhered them to the center of the card.

Next, I stamped the images in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink, did some Copic coloring and used the matching dies to cut them out. I partially stamped the sentiment onto a Black Licorice Card Stock strip and heat embossed it in white. I cut it out with a narrow fishtail banner die from the Blueprints 27 Die-namics set. For a bit of dimension, I popped up the images and sentiment banner with thin foam squares.

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

Thank you so much for stopping by! See you again tomorrow!
Anja

MFT Stamps • February Release Countdown Day 2

Hello sweet friends,

it's Countdown Day 2 for the My Favorite Things February Release. Make sure to hop over to the MFT Blog for some product sneaks and inspiring DT projects.

On today's CAS birthday card, I combined the Smart Mask - Horizontal Diagonal High/Low Strip Stencil with one of the cuties from the JB Birthday Bites Stamp & Die Duo.

I started off with a white landscape card base measuring a bit less than the regular A2 size. I trimmed down another white cardstock panel to the same size and temporarily attached the stencil to it. I did some ink blending with Distress Oxides in a pastel cotton candy color scheme (Cracked Pistachio, Salvaged Patina, Spun Sugar, Kitsch Flamingo, Milled Lavender and Wilted Violet). The sentiment from the Essential Birthday Messages set was stamped in VersaMark Ink and I heat embossed it with Silver embossing powder.

Next, I stamped the kitty with the cake in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. I colored the image with Copic markers and used the coordinating die to cut it out. For a bit of dimension, I adhered it with foam tape. I finished off the card with a small aqua heart die-cut.

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

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

MFT Stamps • February Release Countdown Day 1

Hi everyone,

today we're kicking off the Countdown to the My Favorite Things February Release. The new products will be available on Tuesday, February 27th at 10 am EST.

For my first preview project, I picked the adorable JB Monkey Around Stamp & Die Duo to create a colorful birthday card.

I started off with a white A2 card base. For my layout I used the Blueprints 29 Die-namics. I die cut the large rectangle panel from one of the MSTN Rainbow Plaid papers and the stitched frame twice from Cornflower Card Stock. The inside pieces of the frame were cut from white cardstock. I added some soft ink blending with Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina to the top half and inlaid the rectangles back inside the frame openings.

Next, I stamped the monkeys and cake in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copic markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut out the images and popped them up with thin foam squares. The sentiment was stamped in VersaFine Onyx Black Ink to the left corner of the bottom rectangle.

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

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

MFT Stamps • January Jenoblade Release Day

Hi everyone,

it's here! You can now order this month's My Favorite Things Jenoblade Release. Be quick to get your hands on 5 new incredibly cute designs!

Today's birthday card features the sweet JB Tea Party Pals Stamp & Die Duo. My favorite image is the little bear sitting inside the cup.

First, I created an A2 card base from white cardstock. I picked one of the patterned papers from the Joyful Plaid Paper Pad and cut it out with the largest die of the A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 1 Die-namics set. Next, I cut out a window with one of the Inside & Out Stitched Oval STAX Die-namics. I used the same die to cut an oval from white cardstock. I masked off a good half of the top and blended on Shaded Lilac Distress Oxide Ink at the bottom. I inlaid the oval into the plaid patterned paper and stamped the sentiment in VersaFine Onyx Black Ink.

The images were stamped in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. I colored them with Copic markers and used the coordinating dies to cut everything out. Finally, I adhered them to the oval.

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 • 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 • July Vault Release Spotlight Day 2

Hi friends,

welcome to another day of reviews for the July My Favorite Things Vault Release. Make sure to visit the MFT Blog for another round of DT inspiration.

On today's card I combined the Watercolor Flowers layering stamps, the Inside & Out Stitched Oval STAX Die-namics and the Twice the Wishes sentiment set.

I started off with a regular sized A2 card base made from Tropical Teal Card Stock. I trimmed down a Sno Cone Card Stock panel to be slightly smaller and cut out the largest of the stitched ovals. 

On a piece of Smooth White Card Stock, I stamped the flowers, stamps and leave using Premium Dye Inks (Sno Cone, Summer Splash, Tropical Teal, Sour Apple, Jalapeño Popper) and VersaFine Onyx Black Ink. I took the same oval die to cut it out and inlaid it into the Sno Cone window.

The sentiment was stamped on a Vellum strip with VersaMark Ink and I heat embossed it in white. I wrapped the strip around the sides of the Sno Cone Card Stock panel and adhered everything to the card base. To finish off the card, I added three matching rhinestones.

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

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

MFT Stamps • July Vault Release Spotlight Day 1

Hello everyone,

we're shining a spotlight at the July My Favorite Things Vault Release products that were released yesterday! I invite you to visit the MFT Blog for today's DT inspiration.

Today's card features the big Interactive Birthday Cake Die-namics and Twice the Wishes stamps.

First, I created an A2 card base from Summer Splash Card Stock. I die cut one of the Joyful Plaid papers and a piece of white cardstock with the A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 1 Die-namics.

Next, I die cut the candles and cake from colored cardstock and a pink Watercolor Wash paper.

I added some small die-cut flowers from the Flowers & Filler Die-namics set.

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 • July Vault Release Product Preview

Hello sweeties,

we're cracking open the My Favorite Things Vault! All the re-released products will be available tomorrow, July 18th at 10 am EDT.

I created a pretty birthday card with the Flashy Florals stamp set and one of the Gumball Greetings.

I started off with a card base made from Sno Cone Card Stock and trimmed down a white cardstock panel to be slightly smaller. I blended on Salvaged Patina and Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink and added spatters with a small paint brush.

Next, I stamped the flowers and leaves with Premium Dye Inks (Sno Cone, Summer Splash, Tropical Teal, Grapesicle, Grape Jelly, Boysenberry, Cotton Candy, Ripe Raspberry, Limelight, Sour Apple, Field Day). I used the coordinating dies to cut everything out and created an arrangement at the bottom half of the card. Finally, I stamped the birthday sentiment in Tropical Teal.

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 beautiful day!
Anja

MFT Stamps • July Release Review Day 4

Happy weekend everyone,

We've reached the final day of the My Favorite Things July Release Review where I'm sharing another birthday card.

The Wish Big Today Die-namics are just perfect for a quick and bold background.

First, I cut and scored a white A2 card base. I trimmed down another white cardstock panel to the same size and die cut the big letters from it. I adhered a piece of striped paper from the Feelin' Festive Paper Pad behind the negative die-cut that I popped up with foam tape.

To add a little cuteness to my CAS card, I used the JB Happy Birthday to My Favorite Gnomie set again. I stamped the gnome and frog in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copic markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut out the images.

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 • July Release Review Day 1

Hi peeps,

have you already shopped the amazing new My Favorite Things July Release? Don't forget to use the code HAPPY17 to save 17% sitewide (even the new release).

For the first of four Release Review days I just had to use the third debut stamp set by our brand new illustrator Jenny – the JB Carnival Critters are so much fun!

This time, I created a square birthday card. The light aqua card base was cut and scored from Sno Cone Card Stock and measures 4 5/8" x 4 5/8". I trimmed down a white cardstock panel to 4 1/2" x 4 1/2".

Next, I stamped the images in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copic markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut them out. For a bit of a transition, I blended on green Distress Oxide Inks (Mowed Lawn and Twisted Citron) at the bottom half of the white cardstock panel. I adhered the carnival scene directly over the ink blending and popped up the other images with foam squares. Finally, I stamped the birthday sentiment at the top right.

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 • July Release Day

Hello everyone,

the My Favorite Things July Release is now available for purchase! Please check out the MFT Blog for today's inspiring DT projects.

I created a CAS birthday card with the JB Hang Out and Celebrate stamp set and the Watercolor Circle Stencil.

First, I cut and scored an A2 card base from white cardstock. I also die cut another white cardstock panel with the largest of the A2 Double Stitched Rectangle STAX Die-namics. I placed the stencil on top and applied Distress Oxide Inks (Salvaged Patina, Shaded Lilac and Milled Lavender) through it. While the stencil was still fixed to the panel, I added splatters with a paint brush.

Next, I stamped the adorable sloth and butterflies in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copics. I cut out the images with the coordinating dies and adhered them to the stenciled circle with foam squares.

Finally, I stamped the birthday sentiment in-between the two butterflies using VersaFine Onyx Black Ink.

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

But wait, MFT is celebrating 17 years in business this month! You can save 17% sitewide (including the new release) with the code HAPPY17.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Happy Shopping!
Anja

MFT Stamps • July Release Product Preview

Hi sweet friends,

we're shaking things up for the My Favorite Things July Release. Today the new products will be previewed and you can already purchase them tomorrow at 10 am EDT. Please visit the MFT Blog for all the details.

And there are even more exciting news! Jenny is joining the MFT Family with her exclusive stamp line called Jenoblade. On my first card, I have used one of her three debut stamp sets – JB Happy Birthday to My Favorite Gnomie.

I started off with a white A2 card base in landscape orientation and covered it with a colorful striped paper from the Sweet Celebration 6x6 Paper Pad. I used the stitched window panel from the Blueprints 27 Die-namics set and cut it from Tropical Teal Card Stock. I backed it with a piece of dotted paper and adhered the frame to the card.

Next, I stamped the three cute gnomes in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored them with Copic markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut them out. The birthday sentiment was stamped in VersaMark Ink onto a Ripe Raspberry Card Stock strip. I heat embossed it with white embossing powder and used a fishtail banner die to cut it out. For a bit of dimension, I popped up the images and sentiment banner 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! Have an awesome day!
Anja

MFT Stamps • June Card Kit • Countdown Day 1

Hi friends,

today we're introducing the new Happy Occasions Card Kit that will be available tomorrow, June 27th at 10 am EDT.

On today's floral birthday card I used the Bold Blooms Die-namics, the Bold Greenery Die-namics and the Happy Occasions sentiment stamp set.

I started off with a white landscape A2 card base. I die cut another white cardstock panel with one of the A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 2 Die-namics. At the upper half, I stamped the big word 'HAPPY' with VersaMark Ink and heat embossed it with Metallic Platinum Sparkle Embossing Glitter. Below it, I stamped the sub sentiment and heat embossed it with Metallic Platinum Super Fine Embossing Powder. For dimension, I popped up the panel with foam tape.

Next, I die cut the flowers and leaves from colored cardstock. The colors I used are Cotton Candy, Ripe Raspberry, Lemon Drop, Limelight, Jalapeño Popper, Summer Splash, Tropical Teal, Grapesicle and Grape Jelly. I arranged them underneath the heat embossed sentiment and adhered everything with liquid glue and thin foam squares.

Here's a sneak peek at the June Card Kit:

Make sure to check out 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 • May Release Day

Hi sweet friends,

the fabulous My Favorite Things May Release is now available for purchase! Please check out the MFT Blog for today's final DT inspiration.

If you need a quick and cute card, the new Pop-Up Pals Die-namics and coordinating stamps (included in the die set) will come in handy. I created this birthday card with a sweet panda as the focal point.

First, I cut and scored an A2 card base from white cardstock. Did you know that MFT has re-released ten of their favorite paper pads? I used two on my card as they matched perfectly – I combined a Subtle Plaid and a Watercolor Wash patterned paper. I cut them out with the A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 2 Die-namics.

Next, I die cut all the pieces of the panda from Smooth White and Black Licorice Card Stock. I stamped the face and stripes onto his body with VersaFine Onyx Black Ink. I added some rosy cheeks and the ear insides with Copics. The streamers are from the YUZU Presents and Pupcakes stamp set.

Now I stamped the birthday sentiment from the Pop-Up Phrases set onto a Sno Cone Card Stock strip. I cut it out with the fishtail banner die fom the Blueprints 27 Die-namics set. Finally, I adhered the panda, streamers and sentiment banner with foam tape.

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 • 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 • BB Picture Perfect Party Animals • Giraffe

Hello crafty friends,

today is my turn in sharing a step-by-step tutorial that you will exclusively receive as a subscriber to the MFT Newsletter. So please feel free to sign up if you haven't already.

This is the colorful Birthday card I came up with:

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

MFT Stamps • April Release Day

Hi sweeties,

the wait is over! The My Favorite Things April Release is now available for purchase! Check out the MFT Blog for today's final DT inspiration.

I couldn't resist using the Buzzing with Happiness stamp set again. Those bee gnomes are just the cutest!

I started off with a regular sized A2 Gravel Gray card base and trimmed down a yellow Diagonal Gingham paper to be slightly smaller. Next, I cut out a white cardstock panel with one of the A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 2 Die-namics. To create a window opening, I used the Stitched Hexagon STAX Die-namics and adhered a yellow Poppin' Polka Dots paper behind it.

Now I stamped the gnome with the bee hive and one of the little bees. I did some Copic coloring and used the matching dies to cut them out. The sentiment was stamped in VersaMark Ink onto a grey fishtail banner and I heat embossed it with white embossing powder. Finally, I adhered the images and sentiment banner with foam tape.

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 • April Release Countdown Day 5

Hello friends,

so excited as we're kicking off the My Favorite Things April Release Countdown today. All the new products will be available on Tuesday, April 11th at 10 am EDT.

On my first card, I combined the Buzzing with Happiness stamp set and the Peek-a-Boo Honeycomb Die-namics.

I started off by creating a white A2 landscape card base. From another white A2 cardstock panel I die cut the honeycomb design which creates all those perfect hexagon openings. I stamped one of the bee trails in-between two hexagons. After that, I adhered a piece of Lemon Drop Card Stock behind the honeycomb panel and popped it up with foam tape.

Next, I stamped the cute gnomes and bees in Extreme Black Hybrid Ink and colored everything with Copic markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut out the images. The birthday sentiment was stamped in VersaMark Ink onto a black cardstock strip and I heat embossed it with white embossing powder.

Finally, I adhered the images and sentiment strip with foam tape.

Make sure to check out the MFT YouTube channel for even more ideas, product details and tutorials.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a BEE-autiful day!
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