September 10, 2012

MFT New Product Tour


It's time!!  All of the new stamps and Die-namics are now available at the MFT Boutique!  I'm sharing a card using Spider Web Die-namics & Stamp Set.



I made a pretty clean and simple card today - no patterned paper for this one.  I started by cutting out some Tangy Orange Card Stock with the Peek-a-Boo Trio Die-namics and then trimmed it to show only 2 open circles.  I'll show you how I did that in a second.  Then I cut out the Spider Web Die-namics in Grapesicle Card Stock and the spider in Black Licorice Card Stock.  I cut out the letters in Grape Jelly Card Stock with the High-Rise Alphabet Lowercase Die-namics and added a couple Jumbo Fishtail Banner STAX Die-namics for a little accent.


The inside is stamped with a sentiment from Spider Web Sentiments and I added another spider with black thread for a little web.

Here is a fun way you can trim any Die-namics that is symmetrical.  I use this technique for many of the border Die-namics, like Simply Scallops Medium Die-namics and Flower Border Die-namics. 

First, cut out the die as-is:

 


Next, choose what size you'd like to cut the die - I chose to use 2 circles, but you can opt to use one circle as well.  Place the die cut back inside the Die-namics.  I left 2 circles inside the die and have one hanging outside:



Then run it through your die cutting machine, just enough to cut the one end:


Now you have two finished sides of the die - and you just tripled the fun!

Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for a complete list of all the designers playing along tonight AND you can see all the new goodies!

You can now find all of these new goodies in the MFT Boutique:








recipe - 
stamps: spider web sentiments (mft)
paper: black licorice (mft), grape jelly (mft), grapesicle (mft), banana split (mft), tangy orange (mft), sweet tooth (mft)
ink: memento tuxedo black
accessories: black thread, foam tape
mft die-namics: spider web, peek-a-boo trio, high-rise alphabet lowercase, jumbo fishtail banners stax
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September 9, 2012

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 167

***This is my second post tonight, please scroll down or click here to see my MFT Teaser***

It's time for another Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge! Here is the deal: make a card with this layout and use the InLinkz button down at the very end of this post to enter your card. The links will close in two weeks, next Friday at 10 PM (Mountain Time). Be sure to link directly to the blog post or gallery image which features your card. You may post a picture of the sketch on your blog, but please save the image to your computer first. Use the keyword SSSC167 if you plan to post your card in an online gallery.

WANT TO BE A GUEST Sweet Sunday Stamper?  I'll be picking my favorite card or project after each challenge and that winner will have a special guest spot as a designer on a future Sweet Sunday Challenge.  I'm SO excited about this!  You can enter as many different cards as you'd like before the following Friday deadline, so get stampy!

I will be announcing the next Guest Sweet Sunday Stamper later this week, so be sure to check back to see if you will be joining the design team for SSSC168!

I made a card using Primitive Pumpkins, a new, soon-to-be-release set from MFT.



I started by cutting out the pumpkins in Kraft Card Stock with the Primitive Pumpkins Die-namics and then layered the pumpkins between a few Fresh Cut Grass Die-namics and over the new Picket Fence Die-namics. 


Inside I stamped the pumpkin trio in Memento Tangelo and then stamped the sentiment over it in Memento Rich Cocoa.  Easy peasy!

You can find more inspiration from the Sweet Sunday Stampers:
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Here are the new Die-namics I used tonight:



And you can find these items in the MFT Boutique:









recipe - 
stamps: primitive pumpkins (mft)
paper: kraft (mft), hot fudge (mft), choice buttercream (te), the sweetest thing bluebell 6x6 (my mind's eye)
ink: memento rich cocoa, memento cantaloupe,  memento tangelo
accessories: sewing machine, thread, foam tape
mft die-namics: picket fence, fresh cut grass, simply scallops small, primitive pumpkins, fishtail flags stax, circle stax sets 1 & 2

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September 8, 2012

MFTeasers | Day 6!


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 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 September 10 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.
Welcome to day SIX of MFT Teasers!  Today, I'm showing a little sneak of Pure Innocence Owl Costume.



I stamped her in Memento Tuxedo Black in and then colored her with Copic Markers - all sorts of browns today.  After coloring her, I cut her out using a Rectangle STAX Set 1 Die-namics and then masked it with some Hot Fudge Card Stock with a Rectangle STAX Set 2 Die-namics.  The sentiment is stamped on Kraft Card Stock and the File Tab Die-namics die and then I added a Vine Border Die-namics along the bottom.  The layout is Freshly Made Sketches # 50.


I stamped the owl again inside the card with Memento Desert Sand Ink and then added the sentiment on the smallest Jumbo Fishtail Banner STAX Die-namics.

Here is a peek at the new Die-namics I used today:


And you can find these items waiting for you in the MFT Boutique:









recipe - 
stamps: pi owl costume (mft)
paper: kraft (mft), hot fudge (mft), choice buttercream (te), the sweetest thing bluebell 6z6 (my mind's eye)
ink: memento tuxedo black, memento desert sand
accessories: copic markers, sewing machine, thread, foam tape
mft die-namics: file tab, vine border, rectangle stax sets 1 & 2, jumbo fishtail banner stax
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September 7, 2012

MFTeasers | Day 5!


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 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 September 10 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.
Welcome to day FIVE of MFT Teasers!  Today, I'm showing a little sneak of à la modes Big Birthday Wishes.



I started by stamping her in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and then colored her with Copic Markers.  I paper pieced the balloons with some Life of the Party 6x6 paper from My Mind's Eye and then used a corner rounder to round out the opposite corners of the image panel.  I also added some brand spankin' new Steel Grey Grosgrain Ribbon, Steel Grey Button, and matted the base on Steel Grey Card Stock.  So super yummy - you will LOVE this grey.  It's beautiful!  I stamped the sentiment on a Fishtail Flags STAX Die-namics and the layout is the September SFYTT.


On the inside, I used the new Jumbo Fishtail Banner STAX Die-namics and then stamped another sentiment.

Don't forget to stop by the MFT Blog for a complete list of designers playing along in today's Teaser.

I used these fun new Die-namics today:


And you can find these products waiting for you in the MFT Boutique:








recipe - 
stamps: à la modes Big Birthday Wishes (mft)
paper: steel grey (mft), choice snow white (te), life of the party 6x6 (my mind's eye)
ink: memento tuxedo black
accessories: copic markers, steel grey buttons (mft), steel grey grosgrain ribbon, clear rhinestones (kaisercraft), stone twine (twinery), corner rounder (creative memories), sewing machine, thread, foam tape
mft die-namics: fishtail flags stax, jumbo fishtail banner stax 
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Taylored Expressions Release Spotlight


  • At Taylored Expressions we are celebrating our 4th Birthday and you’re invited to our Birthday Bash!
  • All of the new products are NOW available for purchase. You'll find it all in the Fresh out of the Oven Department.
  • Lots of inspiration from the Baker's Dozen - just follow the link list at the end of this post.
  • Check out the Current Specials to find out how you can earn a FREE Belated Birthday A la Carte Stamp or a FREE You Take the Cake Full-size Stamp Set.   Birthday Bash Specials will award you FREE stamps with purchases over $50 and over $150.
I made a card trio for you today using Totally Tags - Halloween, which coordinate with the Totally Tags Dies.



I made the cards from the Tricks & Treats Project Pantry Kit.  I started by stamping the images in Colorbox Olive Pastel and Colorbox Charcoal chalk inks and then cut them out with the Totally Tags Dies.  The layout is Jen Shults' DS53.

Here are the individual cards, which you can click on to see in a larger size.



Stop on by and see what the rest of the Baker's Dozen have whipped up for you today -
And you can find these fun items in the TE Store:









recipe - 
stamps: totally tags halloween (te)
paper: raven (bazzill), tricks & treats project pantry kit 
ink: colorbox charcoal & olive pastel
accessories: totally tags dies (te), large scallop circle spellbinders dies, ribbon from tricks & treats project pantry kit, sewing machine, thread, foam tape
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