The winner of the $25 gift voucher to the MFT Boutique is PMM who said:  ”So glad MFT is part of OWH support- such a great cause! And a great excuse to buy more MFT stamps and dies. ;D”

The prize will be sent via e-mail this afternoon.  We’re pleased and proud to work with Operation Write Home.  Click HERE to find out how you can help heroes keep in touch with their families.

My Favorite Things is pleased and proud to be participating in the Operation Write Home Spring Training Blog Hop. Operation Write Home supports our armed forces by sending blank handmade greeting cards for those serving our Country to send to their loved ones. Find out how you can help heroes keep in touch with their families here.

Today’s Operation Write Home Blog Hop focuses on creating masculine cards.  For my masculine card, I’m using Inspired by the Wild, Wild West. This highly detailed line of stamps is gorgeous even when left fully uncolored. I’ve added lots of rustic, masculine details along with some distressing and I’ve created my own speckle tone paper, too.

See how to create the speckle tone background and how to give this warm, weathered look to your card stock and patterned paper in THIS quick video, or you can click play below:

I’ve used the following products in my card today:

• Inspired by the Wild, Wild West stamp set
• Western Backgrounds stamp set
• Fishtail Flags STAX, Fisthail Flags Layers STAX
• MFT Hot Fudge card stock
• MFT Whip Cream card stock
• MFT Premium Dye Ink: Hot Fudge – Available Tuesday, April 9th at 10pm EST!
• Ranger Distress Ink: Antique Linen
• Ranger Distress Marker: Vintage Photo, Weathered Wood
• Water brush

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At last it is time to announce the fourteen Teaser Time Prize Winners. Thank you to all of you who left a little love for our designers during this week’s Teaser Time. Prizes will be sent directly to the winners’ email accounts this evening. Enjoy! We look forward to seeing you at the New Release Party beginning at 8pm EST RIGHT HERE!

Day One

Winner from Jackie’s blog is Lisa Page who said “Pretty card! Lovin’ the new Blueprints 1 … a must have!”

Winner from Lisa J’s blog is Tricia Traxler who said “ This is my favorite ever of your stamp sets! I love the poppies, I love the greetings, I love the fonts. And your cards! The sweet simplicity of the “bloom in adversity” card pulls on my heartstrings and brings tears to my eyes, and the houndstooth center in the bottom card is such a great idea. I’m definitely saving this post, so I can CASE some cards when I get my set!!”

Day Two

Winner from Linda’s blog is Amy Ely who said “WHAT A GENIUS IDEA!!! I LOVE IT! PERFECT FOR THE iTUNES GIFT CARD. …….OK, NOW I NEED THIS ONE TOO:)”

Winner from Mona’s blog is Michelle Breston who said “Wonderful cards! I love this rockin’ set! Can’t wait to see more of the release!!!”

Day Three

Winner from Joanne’s blog is Sharon who said “wow love the chalkboard piece. the candles are so clever, great job. I really have to get the blueprint dies for sure.”

Winner from Karen G’s blog is Rhonda who said “Can’t wait to get some of the new goodies.”

Day Four

Winner from Julie’s blog is Celeste who said “ Cute cards…thanks for sharing and inspiring!”

Winner from Debbie’s blog is Cammy who said “This is a brilliant use of this set! Love it!”

Day Five

Winner from Jody’s blog is Becky who said “These are so sweet, I love them!”

Winner from Barbara’s blog is Karen Harris who said “I Love this new stamp! Your card is soooo beautiful. I’d like to see a tutorial for coloring hair with copics – hint, hint”

Day Six

Winner from Michele’s blog is Christine D who said “She looks so innocent and so guilty at the same time!
Love her shirt.”

Winner from Jenny’s blog is Shari who said “ Jenny, she is so adorable! I love the paperpieced shirt and love how you have coloured the rest of the image. Gorgeous papers and wonderful card!”

Day Seven

Winner from Karen M’s blog is Denise who said “Pretty cards! LOVE that wreath card… so fresh and springy!”

Winner from Jodi’s blog is Natalie who said “Wow! Jodi, these cards are W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L!!!”

All of the Teaser Time prizes will be sent to the winners via email this evening. Winners, if your prize doesn’t arrive via email this evening please contact joanne@mftstamps.com for assistance.

For all of you that had been interested, I hope you’ll consider signing up for Clean & Simple Card Making 2! Join Kristina Werner, Jennifer McGuire, Julie Ebersole and friends to discover the “secret” to minimalistic and fabulous cards.

Learn new techniques and be inspired by 26+ videos and 34+ clever and creative card designs. Gather inspiration from your fellow students and Online Card Classes teachers in the forums and galleries.

Then print out class PDFs to take Clean & Simple Card Making 2 with you wherever you go. Plus, with lifetime access, random giveaways and shopping discounts galore, you’ll be able to outfit your card making stash in clean and simple style. We are excited that they will be using My Favorite Things products in this class!

For more information on the class, check HERE. Class runs January 28 – February 8, but you can join any time and have lifetime access!

Online Card Classes is back with an all-new take on one of their most popular classes: Clean & Simple Card Making 2! Join Kristina Werner, Jennifer McGuire, Julie Ebersole and friends to discover the “secret” to minimalistic and fabulous cards.

Learn new techniques and be inspired by 26+ videos and 34+ clever and creative card designs. Gather inspiration from your fellow students and Online Card Classes teachers in the forums and galleries.

Then print out class PDFs to take Clean & Simple Card Making 2 with you wherever you go. Plus, with lifetime access, random giveaways and shopping discounts galore, you’ll be able to outfit your card making stash in clean and simple style. We are excited that they will be using My Favorite Things products in this class!

For more information on the class, check HERE. Class runs January 28 – February 8, but you can join any time and have lifetime access!

My Favorite Things is happy announce that we’ll be giving away one FREE spot to take this class. Simply leave a comment on this blog post by Sunday, January 27th at NOON EST for your chance to win! Winner will be selected at random, and announced Sunday afternoon.

As a special thank you, I’m leaving a little eye candy plucked from Megan’s blog to share with you today.

I’m sure these designers will be very familiar to you as they’ve both been a Guest Designer for MFT on several occasions. We’re so excited to have them both join us in an official capacity.  Both Jenny and Linda will be joining us for Teaser Time for our January 2013 release! I hope you’ll take a moment to visit Jenny at My Little Stampin’ Spot  and Linda at Catered Crop to leave them both a very warm welcome, they’ve each got a little something prepared for you this evening!

Save 20% on:

Clear Stamp Sets

Die-namics Dies

Card Stock, Ribbon

Felt

Buttons

& more!

Important Details:

Use code SAVE20 from December 26th through December 31st, 2012.

You must enter the code to receive the discount.

No refunds will be given.

Sale excludes all Brand Spankin’ New products.

Offer cannot be combined with any other discount codes, including Cherry on Top.

Offer valid online and in-store to retail customers only.

Valid only on in-stock merchandise.

Now, go SHOP SHOP SHOP !

If you need help on how to enter the coupon code, here are a few quick instructions:

1.) Load your cart with desired MFT products, go to shopping cart, tick box under ” What would you like to do next? ” that says Use Coupon Code.

2.) Enter the coupon code SAVE20 in the box, as shown. Then click apply coupon.

3.) Ensure your discount has been applied before you complete the checkout process. You will see your discount has been applied before you continue to the next part of the checkout process.

Cindy will have samples to share with you throughout Teaser Time, but she’s also prepared a little something special for you tonight.  Please visit her at her blog The Creative Closet and give her a warm welcome!