My Favorite Things - September Spotlight Day 4

 

It's our final day spotlighting the September release by MFT Stamps and today my card features the Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed stamp set.   Here's what I've used:-

Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed

Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed Die-namics

A2 Stitched Rectangle Stax Set 1 Die-namics

First of all I blended the background using Victorian Velvet, Black Soot and Fossilized Amber Distress Oxide Inks.  I splashed the background with watered down white acrylic paint then die cut the panel using the Stax die-namics and applied it to a full A2 white panel of cardstock.

Images were stamped using Memento Ink in Rich Cocoa and I coloured using Copic markers, here are the combinations used:-

Tree - E44, Y28, Y26, Y21, W5, W3, W2

Leaves - E44, Y28, Y26, Y21

Owl - E77, E44, E43, E0000, W3, W1

Hedgehog - E77, E44, E43, E41, E40

Acorns - E77, E44, E43, YG93, YG91

Squirrels - E27, E57, E23, E31, E0000

I highlighted and embellished with a white gel pen and die cut the images and arranged the scene and adhered with dimensional foam tape.

Last but not least I chose the little 'hi there' sentiment from the stamp set, stamping it on to a little sentiment strip and applying with more foam tape.  Card done!

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My Favorite Things - September Release Spotlight Day 2

 

Well friends, I'm back with a second day of Spotlighting the September release by MFT Stamps and the cuteness continues today with this new Yuzu illustrated stamp set.  Read on for the details:-

Sweet Honey Bear

Sweet Honey Bear Die-namics

A2 Rectangle Frames Die-namics

I made an A2 panel of Sno-Cone cardstock and glued it to my card base.   I used the A2 Stax Die-namics to create a white panel and glued that to the blue panel.  I die cut a frame and then masked off an area on the white panel that was a little smaller than the inside measurements of the frame and I used cloud and grass stencils by MFT to create a soft backdrop for the main images.  I removed the mask and applied the frame with foam tape and set it to one side.

I stamped the images with Memento Ink in Rich Cocoa and coloured with the following Copic markers:-

Tree Branch - W5, W4, W3, W1

Leaves  - Y28, Y26, Y21

Hive - Y28, Y26, Y21, W4, W2

Bears - E77, E44, E43, E42, R21, R20

Honeypot - C5, C3, C1, C0, E21, E11, E00

Points were highlighted with a white gel pen and then the images were die cut and applied with foam tape to the framed out background.

To finish this birthday card I just had to stamp the chosen sentiment which I'd allowed space for when adhering the images  and then it was complete!

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My Favorite Things - September Release Spotlight Day 1

 

Today kicks off four days of spotlighting the new MFT Stamps release. If you missed my two preview blogposts also featuring the new release just keep scrolling after this post.  Again today I'm featuring a Jenoblade illustrated stamp set, read on for the details:-

Touchdown!

Touchdown! Die-namics

A2 Rectangle Frames Die-namics

I kicked off by ink blending the sky using Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide Ink and I splattered it with water to distress it just a little.

I die cut the frame and applied with dimensional foam tape.

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I stamped the images I'd be needing from the Touchdown! stamp set with black Memento Ink and I coloured with the following Copic markers:-

Stadium - C5, C3, C1, C0, Y21, BG11, B91

Cheerleaders - C5, C3, C1, C0, B99, B97, B95, B93, YG09, YG04, R21, R20, R00

Footballer Bunny - E31, E41, YG09, YG07, YG04, Y38, B99, B97, B95, B93, C5, C3, C1, C0

Football - E27, E25, E23

Points were highlighted with a white gel pen then I die cut the images.

The stadium image was glued directly to the background and all other elements were added with foam tape and in the case of the Footballer Bunny, he was added with a double layer of foam tape to bring him forwards.

I added a little grey shadow underneath each of the critters and stamped the sentiment and the card was complete!  Such an incredibly cute stamp set I think, hope you like the card!

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My Favorite Things - September Release Day!

 

It's heeeere!  The September release by MFT Stamps is now live and available for purchase.  Perhaps you'll be rushing to pick up this Jenoblade illustrated stamp set.  Read on for what I've used in the making of this card:-

Corn Maze Cuties

Corn Maze Cuties Die-namics

A2 Rectangle Frames Die-namics

To make the card I started as always by creating my background and for this project ink blending was the way to go.  I used Spun Sugar and Scattered Straw Distress Oxide Inks and I splattered the sky with water droplets to break it up a little.  I applied this background to my card base and then used the Frames Die-namics to frame out the scene simply, I attached the frame popped up on foam tape.

I stamped the images I'd be needing from the stamp set using Memento Ink in Rich Cocoa.   I coloured the images with the following Copic markers:-

Corn and Hay - Y28, Y26, Y21

Wagon - E77, E44, E43, E42

Pumpkins - YR65, E11, E00, C3, C1, YG91, YG93

Scarecrow - E44, E43, E42, V01, RV10, RV000, E33, E21, E11, E00, C3, C1, C0, R21, R20

Fox - E99, E35, E13, E11, E77

Pup - E74, E71, E70, C5, C3, C1, C0, C00, V01, RV10, RV000

I highlighted here and there with a white gel pen, die cut using the coordinating die-namics and applied to the scene with dimensional foam tape.

Finally, I stamped the sentiment on a strip and also applied with foam tape.

Happy shopping everyone and come back tomorrow for a new card spotlighting the release further.

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My Favorite Things - September Release Preview Day

 

Hello and welcome to my blog where we're kicking off MFT's September Release with this Preview Day.  You can buy the release tomorrow September 19th at 10am Eastern.  Here's what I've used in this first project of 6 featuring items from the new release:-

In Awe Of You

In Awe Of You Die-namics

All-Season Tree Die-namics

Grassy Edges Die-namics

I grabbed a couple of A2 panels of white cardstock.  With one I used Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink to ink blend the sky and I adhered that to the card base.   With the second panel I used the Grassy Edges Die-namics to create 3 little hills which I ink blended with Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide Ink and then spritzed with white acrylic paint.  I layered them on to the sky background panel with glue.

I die cut the All-Season Tree from more white cardstock and used Distress Oxide Inks to ink blend each little portion and then I glue the tree in my desired shape.  Possibilities are endless with this very useful die.  I applied the tree to the scene with foam tape and added two little clouds in the sky from In Awe Of You.

I stamped the sheep with black Memento Ink and coloured them in the style of Valais Blacknose Sheep who have to be the most adorable breed on the planet .... look them up if you don't know what I'm talking about, they're sure to please!

I coloured the sheep with the following Copic markers:-

T6, T5, T4, C1, C0, E0000

I highlighted ears and eyes with a white gel pen and die cut using the coordinating die-namics and then applied to the scene with dimensional foam tape.

The simple finish to this pastoral scene was the sentiment which is included in the stamp set and which I stamped on a sentiment strip and applied this with more of the foam tape.

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Lawn Fawn - Winter Birds

I'm back with a new card featuring new and old products from Lawn Fawn ... I've been spoiling myself rotten lately!  Here's what I've used to make this tweet Christmas card.

Winter Birds

Winter Birds Die

Winter Birds Add-On

Winter Birds Add-On Die

Knit Picky Winter Paper Pad

Giant Holiday Messages Lawn Cuts

Small Stitched Rectangle Stackables

First of all I prepped a patterned panel and adhered it to a white A2 panel of cardstock.  Next, I die cut the scalloped oval focal point and ink blended softly with Distress Oxide Ink in Spun Sugar.  I splashed this with white acrylic paint, backed it with foam tape and applied to the patterned panel and set it to one side to dry.

 I stamped all the images I'd be needing from the two stamp sets to work the design I had in my head.  I used Memento Ink in Rich Cocoa to stamp and the following is a list of the Copic markers used (fir was stamped in green):-

Cardinals - R39, R37, R24, T4, T3, Y19

Blue - BG72, B97, B95

Gold Bauble - Y19, C3, C1

Pinecones - E77, E44, E42

Branches & Bird's Nest - E44, E43, E42

I used a white gel pen to highlight points and to polka dot their scarves then I die cut with the coordinating Lawn Cuts and applied to the scene using either glue or dimensional foam tape where I needed it.

To finish up I stamped the sentiment and applied with foam tape, I glittered the fir and pinecones and I added some white star clay embellishments for the final touch.

I loved making this card.  I'm a little obsessed with Cardinals, we see them where we live and they never fail to make me smile with their incredible red colours.

 

Lawn Fawn - Build-a-Birdhouse Christmas Card

 

Hi everyone!  Feels so good to be starting to make Christmas and Winter themed cards again which are my absolute favourite of all the seasons and holidays.   I recently treated myself to some new Lawn Fawn products and will be producing several cards using my new goodies over the coming weeks.  Here is a list of links to the products that I used in the making of this project:-

Build-a-Birdhouse

Build-a-Birdhouse Christmas Add-On

Knit Picky Winter Paper Pack

Stitched Hillside Borders

Stitched Square Frames

To kick things off I first created a patterned paper panel which I adhered to a slightly larger white cardstock panel.  Over this I layered a die cut square frame that was made using the largest size die from the Stitched Square Frames.  I applied this popped up on foam tape.  Creating this frame produced a negative cut from the centre which I used to create two snow hills that were of course the perfect width.  I applied the lower hill with foam tape, ensuring to leave a gap in the centre at the back for the post of birdhouse to eventually go in between.  The second (upper) snow hill was glued directly to the patterned background panel.

I die cut the Build-a-Birdhouse and the Add-On die sets using white cardstock.  With the greenery and pinecones I die cut those bits a few more times as I needed multiples for my design.  I ink blended the birdhouse using Distress Oxide Inks in Tea Dye and Ground Espresso and adhered the parts together with glue.  I then coloured the Add-On pieces with the following Copic marker combinations:-

Cardinal - R24, RV14, RV13

Greenery - YG41

Pinecones - E44, E42, E40

Christmas Lights - RV14, RV10, Y21

I used artistic license and kept the Cardinal's face white but I softened the edge of the red as it came around the face using the Copic '0' Colorless Blender.  I emphasised the eye with a fine tipped black marker pen.

Points were subtly highlighted with a white gel pen and then adhered to the birdhouse either directly or with foam tape.  I die cut the bow from the Add-On set from glittering silver cardstock for a nice festive feel.

To finish, I adhered the greenery in the corners of the frame and added snow covered greenery between the snow hills.   I glittered the greenery and snow covered roof of the birdhouse and then added star die cuts (for snow) around the scene.

Last but not least the sentiment was stamped with pink ink (sentiment is from the Joy To All stamp set) and this sentiment strip was then applied with foam tape.   Card complete.

Thanks for coming by, I'll be back before you know it with something new!