MFT New Product Tour - Surprise!

It's finally release time! Hooray!!! All the new products are available in the Brand Spankin' New section of the MFT Boutique.

The design team has a little more inspiration for you with a recap of all the new stamp sets so head over to the MFT Blog for a list of all the designers. Also, there's blog candy (a $50 gift voucher to the MFT Boutique) hidden on one designer's blog so don't forget to comment as you hop around.

I used the new à la modes Big Birthday Wishes for my card. She's just so fabulous and she looks so happy!

I stamped her with Memento Tuxedo Black and coloured her with copic markers. I paper pieced her top and the balloons with patterns from the Authentique Lively collection.

The layout is a loose interpretation of the September Sketch For You To Try. I used the Jumbo Fishtail Banner STAX Die-namics for the lower rectangle element and I just trimmed the end to the length I wanted. I used the Say What? Die-namics to cut out the Cotton Candy talk bubble and stamped two of the sentiments from the set. For the vertical element I used the Harlequin Die-namics to cut out patterned paper and Hot Fudge card stock, then I offset them in a pseudo argyle pattern.

I created the Bubble Gum felt flower by combining a couple of layers from the Flower Medley Die-namics and topping it with a Sweet Tooth button tied with Hemp Cord.

On the inside I added another sentiment from à la modes Big Birthday Wishes and echoed the harlequin from the front of the card.

Now it's time to head off and fill your cart!

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Thanks for stopping by!
Karen

MFT VIP - Hootin' and Rockin'

It's time for you to get brand new MFT stamps and Die-namics two weeks before they're released, in the Pure Innocence Costumed Cuties VIP Collection.

For just $31.95 you will receive:
Pure Innocence Prehistoric Girl stamp set
Pure Innocence Owl Costume stamp set
Costumed Cuties Sentiments Mini stamp set (a VIP exclusive set that will never again be offered for sale, a $9 value, FREE).
Peek-a-Boo Trio Die-namics

The Pure Innocence Costumed Cuties VIP Collection is available in LIMITED QUANTITIES so shop early for your costumed cuties! Head over to the MFT Blog for more inspiration from the design team.

I have two cards to share and I'll start with my Rockin' card using Pure Innocence Prehistoric Girl.

I love her little dress and I really wanted it to show more, so I placed her popping out of the circles instead of just peeking into the circles of the Peek-a-Boo Trio Die-namics. The sentiment is from the Costumed Cuties Sentiments Mini set and I cut out the Peek-a-coo Trio Die-namics from Kraft card stock.

I stamped her three time onto cream cardstock and coloured her with copic markers. Then I stamped her  three times again onto papers from the Heidi Swapp Sugar Chic paper pack so I could paper piece her dress. The papers are basically solids, but I added the animal print to each dress using one of the small accent stamps from the set. I used the Wavy Edge Die-namics to add interest to the dark teal layer then wrapped some Hemp Cord several times and tied a Whip Cream button.

Guess Whoooooo is next...Pure Innocence Owl Costume!

I made a fun card using Jen's August Sketch For You To Try, which shows off this little cutie perfectly. I coloured her with copic markers and placed her on a rectangle of Kraft card stock which I cut out with the Rectangle 1 STAX Die-namics. I thought the Double Scallop Border Die-namics worked perfectly with this cutie so I cut two from cream card stock and added them to the horizontal strips. I used the Fishtail Flags STAX Die-namics to cut out the dark teal vertical strip. The flower was cut out using the Upsy Daisy Die-namics and topped with a Whip Cream Button tied with Hemp Cord.

I used the Photo Corners Die-namics to add interest to the image panel.

On the inside I stamped the owl girl with Memento Peanut Brittle ink and added one of the sentiments from the set.

Head on over the MFT Boutique and pick up your very own Pure Innocence Costumed Cuties VIP Collection.

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Thanks for stopping by!
Karen

Best Friend

It's a new month and that means a new Sketch For You To Try (SFYTT) from Jen del Muro. MFT is sponsoring this month's sketch and I'm playing along today with the Sketch Crew to help get your creative juices flowing.

I used Complimentary Greetings from My Favorite Things and let the sentiment take center stage. I realize now that the card is all finished that I messed up a little on the sketch by making my horizontal panel go all the way across the card. Oops!

I used patterned papers from the My Mind's Eye Howdy Doody paper pad along with Fossil, Sweet Tooth and papaya. The Little Open Scallop Strip Die-namics was perfect for adding the pretty white edge along the top of the horizontal panel and I dotted it with rhinestones for a little bling. I used the Fishtail Flags STAX Die-namics and cut out two sizes from patterned paper for the vertical element.

I used the Circle 1 STAX and Circle 2 STAX Die-namics to cut out the main focal point and layered more patterned paper and rhinestones. Then I created a pretty white daisy (which mimics the daisies in the patterned paper) using the Upsy Daisy Die-namics and a button tied with twine. The leaves were cut from Sour Apple felt.

On the inside I let a pretty piece of patterned paper speak for itself and simply stamped another sentiment from Complimentary Greetings.

Hop over to Jen's blog for all the contest details and I hope you'll play along this month.

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Thanks for stopping by!
Karen

MFTeaser - Mahalo

Welcome to day seven of seven fabulous days of MFT teasers!

Now that we've teased and tempted you all week long, it's almost time for you to shop for your favorite Brand Spankin' New products from MFT. But first... it's time for our Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release Pep Rally! Our Design Team has been busy creating jaw-dropping and inspiring projects for you, and we've saved the best for last. We've taken an in-depth look at this month's Die-namics, while re-visiting the amazing sets being released tonight at 10 PM EST RIGHT HERE in the MFT Boutique. And while we are at it, how about we make your life even easier with a "cheat sheet" of all that's new?  Head over to the MFT Blog to print out a shopping list.

I used the fabulous Vanity License Plate stamps and Die-namics set to create a card inspired by beautiful Hawaii! 

I cut out the license plate from white card stock then stamped the letters with Memento Bahama Blue ink. The layout is Jen's June Sketch For You To Try, and I used my Circle STAX 1 Die-namics to cut out the circle of patterned paper.

I used the gorgeous new Hibiscus Die-namics to cut out the flowers from patterned paper (Cosmo Cricket DeLovely) and the leaves from Sour Apple card stock. I added some yellow corduroy buttons and brads to the flowers because this card just wasn't bright enough already...wink!

I used the new Notched Border Die-namics to cut out the Razzleberry strip then stamped the small sentiment from the set with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The background card stock is Berrylicious which I layered on top of pacific point.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on June 5 at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on June 5 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on June 5 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• You have just a few more hours to submit your entry for this month's guest designer contest.  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you'd like to see all the designers' posts for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on June 5 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Here are the Die-namics I used:

Thanks for stopping by!
Karen