My Favorite Things - May Jenoblade Release Countdown Day 1 (Card 1)

 

There's an amazing Jenoblade release going to happen tomorrow, May 14th at 10am Eastern at MFT Stamps.  The release consists of 5 brand new stamp sets with coordinating dies and this is my first or FOUR cards previewing the release to you.  Please come back to my Instagram and blog at 12 noon Eastern for the second card today and there will be 2 more tomorrow at 10am and noon Eastern.

Here's what I've used to make this card:-

Fabulous Flamingos

Fabulous Flamingos Die-namics

I prepared a sturdy white panel of cardstock with mini slimline proportions of 6 1/4 x 3 1/2 inches and I ink blended softly using Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide Ink and then in into the ink blended area I dotted in interest with a Copic marker and a white gel pen.  I then stamped the sentiment in the corner and attached the panel to my card based.

I stamped the images from Fabulous Flamingos using Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black and I coloured the images using the following Copic marker combinations:-

Flamingos - RV04, RV02, RV00, T2, T0, C3, C1, C00, T6, T5

Palm Fronds & Greenery - YG67, YG17, YG13, YG01

Palm Trunk - E44, E43, E42

Sand - E55, E31, E41

Water Surrounding Sand - BG32, G00, G000

Images were die cut using the coordinating die-namics and applied to the background using either 1 or 2 layers of dimensional foam tape behind each element to create some fun depth.

To complete the card I highlighted points with a white gel pen including adding sparkles in the water and I added Nuvo Jewel Drops in 'Aqua Plains' for the final embellishments.

Don't forget to revisit my blog over the next two days to see all four cards that I have to share with you and don't forget to visit and subscribe to the MFT You Tube Channel for endless how-to videos, inspiration and product reveals.

My Favorite Things - April Release Countdown Day 3

Welcome to Countdown Day 3 to the April 30th release by MFT Stamps.  I have a cheerful birthday card for you today featuring a new stamp set illustrated by Jenoblade.  Here's what I've used:-

Bear Hugs

Bear Hugs Die-namics

I created a mini slimline panel from sturdy white cardstock.  I ink blended the panel using the amazing Poppin' Pink ink by MFT and then splashed it with white acrylic paint loosened with a couple of drops of water.  Once dry, I stamped the sentiment in the corner and I did this in my Misti so that I could repeat stamp for a nice crisp image.

I stamped the Bear Hugs images using black ink and coloured with the following Copic marker combinations:-

Bears - E87, E44, E43, E42, E41, E40

Blushes - RV04, RV02, RV19

Birds - B04, B01, B000

Butterflies - YR09, YR04, Y38

Greenery - G19, YG17, YG03

Ladybug - R39, R29, R24, T6, T4, T3

I highlighted points with a white gel pen, die cut using the coordinating die-namics then applied the images to the background using dimensional foam tape.

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Hello Bluebird Stamps - Big Hugs Woodland

 

Please use THIS LINK to join me on the Hello Bluebird Stamps blog today with all the details for this card featuring Big Hugs Woodland.  Thanks!

My Favorite Things - January Release - 3 Days To Go!

 

Just THREE days to go now until the January 9th release by MFT and this is what I've used to make this card:-

Lovely Lions Stamp & Die Duo

Grassy Edges Die-namics

This is a mini-slimline Valentine's card where I started by ink blending a background using Poppin' Pink Ink by MFT.  I splattered this with white acrylic paint loosened with water and dotted in some pink Copic marker for more interest.  This panel was applied to a card base.  I die cut two grassy borders and ink blended with whatever ink was left on my blending brush and applied these to the background, the large directly with glue the smaller with foam tape.

I used Memento Ink in Rich Cocoa to stamp all of the images from Lovely lions and I coloured with the following Copic markers:-

Deep Pink - RV17, RV09, RV25, RV13

Lion's Mane - E44, E57, E43

Lion's Bodies - Y26, E31, E41, E40

Blushes - RV25, RV13, R000

I highlighted with a white gel pen and die cut with the coordinating die-namics and applied with foam tape.

To complete the card I stamped the smaller sentiment on a sentiment strip and also applied with foam tape.

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My Favorite Things - August Release - Countdown Day 5

The MFT Stamps August release will be available for purchase August 16th at 10am Eastern and my first card for the countdown features the new Stacey Yacula illustrated stamp set called Happy Pumpkin Season.

Here are the products used:-

Happy Pumpkin Season Stamps

Happy Pumpkin Season Die-namics

Stitched Mini Slimline Stax Die-namics

I created a slimline panel and ink blended to create some grass and sky.  I stamped the sentiment in the upper corner, backed the panel with foam tape and applied it to a white panel and then to my card base.

I stamped the images from Happy Pumpkin Season using Memento Ink in Rich Cocoa and then coloured the images.   Here are my Copic colours:-

Tractor - G28, YG67, YG17

Tires - T9, T7, T5, T3, T2, T0

Pumpkins - YR09, YR04, Y38

Bear - E43, E42, E41, E0000, R56, E04, RV11

Bunny - E42, E41, E0000, T2, G28, YG67, YG17

Wagon and Sign - E87, E44, E43, E42

Elements were die cut and applied to the slimline background using dimensional foam tape.   I highlighted a few areas with a white gel pen and then the card was complete.

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My Favorite Things - July Countdown Day 5 - Eat Lots of Cake

Here we goooooo!   We're kicking off with Countdown Day 5 to the MFT Stamps new release on July 12th at 10am EST and this mini slimline card features the adorable new YUZU illustrated stamp set called Eat Lots Of Cake.

Products used:-

Eat Lots of Cake stamps

Eat Lots of Cake die-namics

I started by preparing a mini slimline panel measuring 3 1/2 inches x 6 inches and I ink blended to a fade using Squeezed Lemonade and Scattered Straw Distress Oxide Inks.

I stamped the images from Eat Lots of Cake and coloured them with the following Copic markers:-

Elephant - W4, W3, W2, W1, W0

Ducklings - E01, Y23, Y21, E50, E0000, W1, W0

Bunny - E55, E31, E41

Bear - E44, E43, E42, E41

Reds - R05, R22, R20

Pinks - R22, R21, R20, R0000

Blushes - R22, R21, R00

The images were die cut and applied to the background using dimensional foam tape.

I popped the panel in my Misti and stamped the sentiment and used Nuvo drops for the confetti and added a few sparkling clear sequins to finish the scene.

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My Favorite Things - Nobody Nose Me Like You Do

Thanks for stopping by my blog today where I am sharing a new card for MFT Stamps using the stamp set Nobody Nose Me Like You Do illustrated by Yuzu.   Read on for all the details.

Products Used:-

Nobody Nose Me Like You Do Stamps

Nobody Nose Me Like You Do Die-namics

Stylish Sentiments Stamps

This is a mini slimline card measuring 3 1/2 inches x 6 inches and a panel was ink blended for sky and grass and the sentiment  was stamped in the corner.   This panel was glued to my card base and set aside whilst I worked on the images.

I stamped the images from the Yuzu illustrated stamp set and coloured with the following Copic marker combinations:-

Skin - E04, E11, E21, E00

Blush - R21, R20, R00

Hair - E51, E0000

Corgi - E31, E41, C0

Jeans - B97, B95, B93, B91

Yellows - Y19, Y15, Y13, Y06

Tree Trunk - E44, E43, E42

Tree Greenery - G02, YG41, G40, G20

I used the coordinating die-namics to die cut the images which I applied to the background using dimensional foam tape.

I highlighted some points with a white gel pen and then using Copic markers from the list above and the white gel pen, I added in some tufts of grass and daisies.

A few sparkling clear sequins completed the project!

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My Favorite Things - Color Challenge CC190

There's a brand new color challenge at My Favorite Things that you may like to find time to play along with for a chance to be the lucky random winner of a gift voucher.   This is CC190 and this is my take on the challenge.

Products used in this project:-

You Make Me Hoppy stamp set

You Make Me Hoppy die-namics

Wonky Stitched Mini Slimline die-namics

Modern Serif Alphabet die-namics

I used a delicate touch and ink blended the decorative panel using  Cornflower and Blue Beyond Premium Dye Inks and I worked the colours to a soft fade as I worked left to right.

I stamped the images from You Make Me Hoppy and coloured them with Copic markers.

Frog and Green Leaves - YG13, YG17, YG01

Bullrushes - E87, E44, E43

Blushing Cheeks - R21, R20, R00

A few points were highlighted with a white gel pen and I then die cut the images using the coordinating die-namics and applied them to the scene using dimensional foam tape.

I stamped the sentiment and then using the Modern Serif die-namics I die cut sturdy white cardstock 3 times over just using the H and I letters and then glued the letters in stacks and then to the scene.

The panel was adhered to a white panel which in turn was adhered to a panel of kraft cardstock and a few sparkling clear sequins completed the scene.

Wishing you lots of luck with your entry into the challenge.

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Hello Bluebird Stamps - May Release - Flower Friends

We are kicking off previews for the May 15th release from Hello Bluebird Stamps and my card today features the darling new stamp set called Flower Friends and I also have used the new Nesting Deckle Mini Slimline Die.  The release goes live at 7pm MST!

I ink blended a mini slimline panel (3 1/2 inches x 6 inches) to create a beautiful cornflower blue sky and grass.  I used the largest die in the deckle set to create the pretty uneven edge which I adhered to my prepared card base.

I stamped the images from Flower Friends and coloured them with more Copic colours than I could possibly list this time (my apologies but I couldn't find my craft table I'd used so many!) and then I die cut using the coordinating dies and applied them to the background using dimensional foam tape.   A few areas were highlighted with a white gel pen.

The sentiment which is from Flower Friends too and was stamped on a little strip of cardstock and applied with more foam tape.

Please be sure to visit the Hello Bluebird Blog where you can see lots of additional previewing products and plenty of Design Team inspiration cards that bring it all to life.   Be sure to leave a comment because one lucky winner each day will be chosen from the comments to receive a gift certificate for $50 to the HB shop.   Winners will be announced a couple of hours prior to the release going live.   Good luck!