My Favorite Things - Let Your Hair Down

 

Welcome to my blog and a new project for MFT Stamps featuring 'Let Your Hair Down' which is illustrated by Tiddly Inks and one of my favourites!  I've used:-

Let Your Hair Down

Let Your Hair Down Die-namics

A2 Double Stitched Rectangles Die-namics

Diagonal Gingham 6 x 6 Paper Pad

Skinny Strips Die-namics

I started by using the Rectangles Die-namics and creating 3 panels in decreasing sizes from patterned and plain white cardstock.  With the smallest one I ink blended for sky and grass and distress with splashes of water.  Each panel was glued to the next and then to a plain white A2 panel, then to the card base and set to one side.

I stamped the images from Let Your Hair Down and coloured them with the following Copic markers:-

Skin - E33, E11, E21, E00

Hair - YR30, E55, E87

Shorts - C3, C1, C0

Top and Birds - RV06, RV04, RV02, RV10, R000

Branch - E87, E44, E43, E42, YG13, YG00

I die cut and highlighted with a white gel pen and applied to the blended background panel with dimensional foam tape.  I also stamped the sentiment on a sentiment strip and also used foam tape to apply.   Card done!

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My Favorite Things - Color Challenge - CC206

 

Here we go!  It's time for the latest Color Challenge from MFT Stamps, this is CC206 and here is what I used for this project:-

You Make My Heart Race

You Make My Heart Race Die-namics

Stylish Sentiments

To kick things off I masked a line and ink blended above the mask using Summer Splash ink by MFT creating a soft focal point.  I stamped the sentiment then trimmed the A2 panel down a little, backed it with white craft foam and applied it to a panel of Caribbean Sea cardstock which nicely frames it.

I stamped the main image from You Make My Heart Race and coloured it with the following Copic marker combinations:-

Scooter - V09, V17, V15, RV25

Tires - T5, T3, T2, T0

Dress and Shoes - BG49, BG57, BG13, BG32

Hair - E50, E41, E42, E44

Skin - E33, E11, E21, E00, R21, R20, R000

I highlighted points especially on the scooter then die cut the image and applied with foam tape.

For a simple finishing garnish I applied a few white Nuvo drops.

Hope you join the challenge, fully details for all of MFT's challenge entries can be found on their website.

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My Favorite Things - Happy Holly-days

 

Welcome to my blog and a new card for My Favorite Things featuring the new Happy Holly-days stamp set by Tiddly Inks.   Here are the products used in this project:-

Happy Holly-days Stamps

Happy Holly-days Die-namics

Inside & Out Stitched Arch Stax Die-namics

A2 Stitched Rectangles Stax Set 1 Die-namics

To create this simple card I first grabbed an A2 panel of white cardstock and die cut it with the last two dies show in my list just above.

I took the negative cut from the arch and ink blended it with Pine Needles and Black Soot Distress Oxide Inks and then used white acrylic paint and a stylus to dot in some snow.

The sentiment was stamped then I backed the frame with dimensional foam tape and adhered it to an A2 red panel then recessed the ink blended panel through the opening and glued down.

I stamped the image with black ink and coloured her with the following Copic markers:-

Skin - E04, E11, E21, E00, RV14, RV42, R11, R000

Green - G29, G28, G19, G17, G09, G05, YG06

Red - R39, R29, R27

White - C5, C3, C1, C00

Scarf - T3, T6

Shoes - T6, T5, T4, T3, T2, E43

I used the coordinating die-namics to die cut the image, I backed her with dimensional foam tape and applied her to the background.

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My Favorite Things - August Release - Countdown Day 4

We continue the countdown to the MFT Stamps August 16th release at 10am Eastern.  Today I'm previewing the new 'Latte Love' stamp set.

Products used:-

Latte Love Stamps

Latte Love Die-namics

Inside & Out Stitched Circle Stax Die-namics

Essential Stitched Sentiment Die-namics

I used MFT patterned papers to create the two coordinating square panels and then I used the Circle Stax to create the circular opening.   I softly ink blended a white panel and adhered it to the large panel and then I applied the polka dot panel over the top with dimensional foam tape.

The sentiment was stamped and applied with more foam tape.

I stamped the Tiddly Inks illustrated image and colour it with these Copic markers:-

Skin - E04, E11, E21, E00

Blush - R21, R20, R00, R000

Girl Left Hair - E87, E44, E43, E42, E0000

Girl Right Hair - E44, E42, E51, E0000

Pink Mug - RV17, RV06, RV04, RV00

Blue Mug - B04, B41, B91, BG0000

Tablecloth - C3, C1, C0, C00

The image was die cut, backed with foam tape and applied recessed within the circle opening.  A few points were highlighted with a white gel pen and sequins were the finishing touch.

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My Favorite Things - WSC602

Welcome to a brand new Wednesday Sketch Challenge, this is WSC602.   I hope you like my inspiration card and the sketch you are working with this week and that you enter the challenge for a chance to win a gift voucher.

Products used:-

Beary Special Birthday Stamps

Beary Special Birthday Die-namics

A2 Double Stitched Rectangle Stax Die-namics

Small Brick Wall Stencil

I took an A2 panel of white cardstock and used the stencil and ink blended each defined area per the sketch.  I then die cut the panel using the Rectangle Die-namics, this was backed with white craft foam and glued to an A2 card base.

I stamped the images I was going to be using from the Birdie Brown illustrated stamp set  Beary Special Birthday and I coloured the images with the following Copic markers:-

Deep Pink - RV19, RV17, RV06, RV04

Yellow - Y38, Y19, Y17, Y13

Orange - YR09, YR07, YR04, Y38

Bears - C3, C1, C0, C00, R21, R20, R00, R000

Cake - E55, E31, E41

The coordinating die-namics were used to die cut the images which I then applied to the scene popped up on foam tape.  I highlighted a few points with a white gel pen.

Last but not least, I stamped the sentiment with Versamark Ink and heat embossed in white on a strip of black cardstock which was also attached with foam tape.

Card complete!

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My Favorite Things - Grill-friend

Only just now getting around to using the latest Tiddly Inks illustrated stamp set for MFT Stamps.   This is Grill-friend and I think she's adorable!

Products used:-

Grill-friend Stamps

Grill-friend Die-namics

A2 Stitched Rectangles Stax Set 2 Die-namics

Sweet Plaid 6 x 6 Paper Pad

I used the Stitched Rectangles to die cut one patterned and one white panel.  The patterned panel was glued to my A2 card base and the second I softly ink blended using Spun Sugar Distress Oxide Ink to create a subtle focal point.   I popped the panel in my Misti and stamped the sentiment then this panel was backed with white craft foam and glued to the patterned panel.

I stamped the Grill-friend images using Memento Ink in Rich Cocoa and coloured them with the following Copic marker combinations.

Skin - E04, E11, E21, E00

Hair - E87, E44, E42, E0000

Blush - R21, R20, R00

Whites - C3, C1, C0, C00

Inside BBQ - W6, W4, W2

Pinks - RV17, RV06, RV04, RV00

Green - G16, BG13, BG32, G00, G0000

Points were highlighted with a white gel pen and then the images were die-cut and applied to the scene with dimensional foam tape.

Just one finishing touch and in order to make the sentiment make sense I used C3 and C1 Copic markers to swirl in some smoke rising from the Grill and I used a black pen with a fine tip together with a ruler to add the bars of the rack inside the BBQ.

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My Favorite Things - May Release Countdown Day 3

It's Day 3 to MFT Stamp's big countdown to their gorgeous May release which you can purchase from on May 10th at 10am EST.   My card today reveals the new Work In Progress stamp set.

This card uses the following products:-

A2 Stitched Rectangles Stax Set 2 Die-namics

Work in Progress Stamp Set

Work in Progress Die-namics

Black & White Plaid 6 x 6 Paper Pad

First of all I used the Stax Die-namics to create 3 panels of cardstock in ever decreasing sizes and I glued the patterned and black panel together and then to my white card base.   The top decorative panel was ink blended with blue ink and the sentiment from the stamp set was stamped.  This panel was then backed with white craft foam and applied to the black panel.

I stamped the cute girl from the mini stamp set and coloured her with Copic markers:-

Skin E04, E11, E21, E00

Cheeks R21, R20, R00

Hair BV000, V20, B60

Hard Hat - C2, C1, C0, C00

Dungarees - B97, B95, B93, B91

Tool Belt - E31, E41, E40

Dark Greys - T7, T5, T3

I die cut the image using the coordinating die-namics and backed her with foam tape and applied her to the background.   A white gel pen was used to highlight a few points and sparkling clear sequins completed the card.

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My Favorite Things - March Release Countdown Day 1

We've reached the final day of the countdown to tomorrow's March release by MFT Stamps.   The release will be available for purchase at 10am EST tomorrow the 8th March.   Today's new card features the Tiddly Inks illustrated stamp set called You Make My Heart Race.   Read on for all the details.

I created an A2 panel of Something Blue cardstock and over that I layered a slightly smaller layer of patterned cardstock chosen from the Stripe Splash 6 x 6 paper pad.   I then used A2 Stitched Rectangles Stax Die-namics Set 2 to create one more smaller panel from white cardstock which I ink blended with Blue Yonder Ink and splashed with a darker blue ink.   The panels were all glued together and attached to my card base and set to one side.

I used the Friends Like You sentiment stamp set to stamp the sentiment with Versamark Ink and heat embossed in white on a black sentiment strip which I applied with dimensional foam tape.

I stamped the main image from You Make My Heart Race and coloured it with the following Copic colours:-

Reds -  R89, R59, R39, R29, R27

Greys - W5, W4, W3, W2, W1, W0, W000

Blues - B24, B32, B12, B41

Skin - E11, E21, E00, E0000

Hair/Basket - E44, E43, E42, E41, E50

Points were highlighted with a white gel pen, the image was die cut using the coordinating die-namics and and applied perched on the black sentiment strip using more foam tape.

I wanted to keep this one simple and let that lovely main image shine and so I glued just a few clear sequins for the final flourish.

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My Favorite Things January Release - Countdown Day 3

Welcome to Countdown Day 3 to the January 11th new release from My Favorite Things!   My card today features the new Tiddly Inks illustrated stamp set called Sweet Honey Bee which has coordinating die-namics.   Also used in this project - Micro Cloud Edges Stencil and Grassy Edges Stencil. 

To create this card I first did some super soft stencil ink blending using the two stencils mentioned above.  I then stamped the sentiment to the grass area.

I stamped the adorable little girl in her bee costume and the other images and used Copic markers to colour them:-

Girl Skin - E04, E11, E21, E00, R00, R20, R21

Hair - E51, E43, E44

Costume - B000, W5, W4, W3, W2, E51, YR20, E000

Flowers -  RV06, RV04

Images were die cut, backed with foam tape, arranged and adhered.  A few clear sequins were the finishing touch!

Take a moment to visit the MFT Blog today for more inspiration.   Be sure to leave a comment to be entered to win a gift voucher!   Thanks for stopping by today and as always you can find more ideas and inspiration on the My Favorite Things You Tube Channel!

My Favorite Things - August Release Countdown Day 3

We've reached the halfway point today of the Countdown to My Favorite Things August release going live on 10th at 10am EST.   My card today reveals a new Tiddly Inks illustrated stamp set called Smell The Cake.

To create this card I first created a background panel of patterned cardstock from the Perfect Plaid 6 x 6 Paper Pad.    This was attached to my card base.

Next, I created a white stitched edge panel using Stitched Rectangles STAX Die-namics Set 2.   I masked off a portion and ink blended using Distress Oxide in Spun Sugar and stamped the sentiment.  The panel was backed with white craft foam and glued to the patterned panel on the card base.

I stamped my images from Smell The Cake  and coloured with Copic markers.   Here is my colour palette:-

Oranges - RY09, YR04, Y38

Yellows - Y17, Y15, Y06

Pinks - RV63, RV02, RV10

Greys - W4, W3, W2, W1

Skin - E04, E11, E21, E00

Cheeks R00, R20, R21

Hair E44, Y28, Y26, Y21, E30

Points were highlighted with a white gel pen then I die-cut using the coordinating die-namics.

Each image was backed with foam tape and adhered to my background panel.

To complete the card I just added a few sparkling clear sequins.

Please leave me your lovely comments and questions and then visit the MFT Blog today to see more inspiration and see other products being revealed.   Commenting might win you a $75 gift voucher!!

Happy crafting and hopefully I'll see you back here tomorrow for the next Countdown reveals.

My Favorite Things - August Release Countdown Day 5

Are you ready for the August Release Countdown by My Favorite Things?  Of course you are and here we are Countdown Day 5 to the August 10th release.   My slimline card today features the new Tiddly Inks illustrated stamp set called Pile of Fun and the new Slimline Double Stitched Rectangle STAX Die-namics. 

To create my card I first die cut a slimline panel using the Slimline Die-namics named above.   I ink blended that panel using Speckled Egg and Tea Die Distress Oxide Inks for a slightly antiqued and muted look which I then spritzed with water and blotted up with a paper towel and splattered with some watered down Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide.

I used my Copic markers to colour a background of beautiful russet tones.   Here is my colour palette for the entire card:-

Girl Skin - E04, E11, E21, E00

Girl Hair - E44, E43, E42, E0000

Girl Clothing - BG78, BG49, BG57 BG15, BG32, YR27, YR24, Y26

Boots and Scarf - E44, E43, E42

Leaf Piles and Land - YG97, YG95, YG93, YR27, YR24, Y26, E44

Puppies - W1

Blushed Cheeks - R00, R20, R21

I stamped the images from Pile of Fun and coloured using Copic markers as detailed above.  The images were die-cut using the coordinating die-namics, backed with foam tape and applied.

A few points were highlighted with a white gel pen.

To complete the card I stamped the sentiment in two parts to two sentiment stripes using Skinny Strips Die-namics, backed these with foam tape and adhered.

The whole decorative panel was then backed with white craft foam and applied to a full sized slimline panel of white cardstock which in turn was applied to my prepared white card base.

A few sparkling clear sequins accented the scene and and I quickly added 3 little 'whoosh' marks behind the pup jumping into the pile of leaves to show movement.

Thank you for stopping by, leave me your comments and questions and don't forget to visit the MFT Blog to comment for a chance to win a $75 gift voucher and to see more products being revealed today.   I'll be back tomorrow with something new from the release.  Happy crafting!

My Favorite Things - MFT & Friends - Release Day!!

Woohoo!   The My Favorite Things July release is now available for purchase and to celebrate the highlight of the MFT crafty month I created this card using the new Tiddly Inks stamp set called 'Double Scoop of Cute'.

To create this card I masked off a section of an A2 panel of white cardstock.   I used Distress Oxide Ink in Worn Lipstick to ink blend the section that was to be my focal point and I created an ombré type fade.  I splashed the ink with a little water and blotted it up and  then I carefully removed the mask and dried the cardstock very thoroughly in front of mini handy dandy little desk fan.

Satisfied that it was now dry I used my embossing buddy to remove any static and then randomly stamped the ice cream cone images from the stamp set using Versamark Ink and then I heat embossed in super fine gold embossing powder.

I popped the panel in my Misti and stamped the sentiment and then attached it to my prepared white cardstock card base.

I stamped the two girls from Double Scoop of Cute and coloured them with my Copic markers.   Here are the colours I used:-

Skin - E000, E21, E11, E04

Cheeks - R00, R21

Hair (girl left) - W1, W2, W4, R000, R00

Hair (girl right) - E50, E51, E55, E44

Pinks - R05, R22, R21, R00

Greens - Y00, YG01, YG03, YG25

Yellows - Y06, Y15

A few points were highlighted with a white gel pen and the coordinating die-namics were used to die cut the images which I backed with dimensional foam tape and applied to the background.

Happy shopping everyone, I hope you treat yourselves to the lovely goodies you deserve!