Michele created this simple, yet BEAUTIFUL card for this month’s challenge.  You will find all of the details on her blog, Paper Cuts.

You’ll find links to all of the products Michele used on her card below.

Pretty Poppies	Layered Rose Die-namics	Blueprints 1 Die-namics	Black Licorice Ink
Sweet Tooth Cardstock	Grape Jelly Card Stock	Lemon Drop Card Stock	Blu Raspberry
Wild Cherry Card Stock	Gumdrop Green Card Stock

Check out today’s Creative Challenge projects from our designers by clicking on each picture listed below.

Michele created this ADORABLE scene card for this month’s challenge.  You will find all of the details on her blog, Paper Cuts.

You’ll find links to all of the products Michele used below.

Pure Innocence Serenity	Darling Dots	Spring Backgrounds	Sunshine Die-namics
Umbrella Die-namics	Trellis and Vine Die-namics	Snow Drifts Die-namics	Wonky Scallop Border
Black Licorice Ink	Lemon Drop Ink	Kraft Ink	Sno Cone Ink
Electric Red Ink	Kraft Cardstock	Lemon Drop Cardstock	Smooth White Cardstock
X-Press It	Lemon Drop Buttons	Hemp Cord

Check out today’s Creative Challenge cards from our designers by clicking on each picture below.

]]> http://www.mftstamps.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=16797 6 http://www.mftstamps.com/blog/?p=15809 http://www.mftstamps.com/blog/?p=15809#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:00:40 +0000 admin http://www.mftstamps.com/blog/?p=15809 The MFT Design Team Creative Challenge is a monthly feature where we are challenged to explore our creative side using a specific theme, product, or technique. This month we challenged the team to create with their favorite color combinations using MFT ink, cardstock, buttons, ribbon, and felt.

Barbara created two beautiful cards using one her favorite MFT color combinations of Razzle Berry, Lemon Drop, Pink Lemonade, and Sour Apple.  You will find all of the details on Barbara’s blog, Paper Pursuits.

You’ll find links to the products Barbara used below.

Thank You:

Big Greetings	Framed Greetings	Upsy-Daisy	First Place Award Ribbon
Razzle Berry Cardstock	Pink Lemonade Cardstock	Sour Apple Cardstock	Lemon Drop Cardstock
Smooth White Cardstock	Black Licorice Ink

Let’s Celebrate:

Embellished Eggs	Triple Scoop – Birthday Sentiments	Easter Elements	Designer Labels 3 STAX
Razzle Berry Ink	Pink Lemonade Ink	Lemon Drop Ink	Black Licorice Ink
Sweet Tooth Cardstock	Smooth White Cardstock	Sour Apple Cardstock	Razzle Berry Grosgrain Ribbon

Check out today’s Creative Challenge cards from our designers by clicking on each picture below.

Jody made this clean and simple masked card for today’s challenge.  You will find all of the details on her blog, Confessions of a Ribbon Addict

Here are the links to the products Jody used to create her card:

LLD Document It – Right This Way	DC Coupon Book – Love	Heart STAX	Black Licorice Ink
Razzle Berry Ink	Pink Lemonade Ink	Sweet Tooth

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Check out today’s Creative Challenge cards from our designers by clicking on each picture below.

This months Creative Challenge was to use Circle STAX, and I decided to incorporate them into an unconventional Valentine’s Day card for hubby.

I started off by cutting two circles, each with cut outs in the center, using various sizes of Circle STAX so I would have a multidimensional look to my Magic 8 Ball.  I also cut out a piece of acetate, which I colored blue using a Copic marker reinker, and a triangle made from the smallest piece in Jumbo Banner STAX Die-namics.  My nickname for Martin is My Handsome, so it was perfectly fitting that I found these two words and combined them to personalize this card for him.  I used LLD Document It – Off the Chart and LLD Document It – Days and Dates.  I had to commit a little *stampacide* to make this card happen, but sometimes it’s worth it!

I used my B14 reinker to make my acetate panel a shade of blue that pretty closely resembles the liquid inside a Magic 8 Ball.  I didn’t want it to be a completely even coat because when the Magic 8 Ball is shaken up, it is always filled with air bubbles (mine is anyway) and I wanted to make it look realistic.

To create depth in this project, I layered the two cut-outs together, adding pop-dots between the two so that the triangle greeting would have room to maneuver inside the card.

I committed a bit more *stampacide* by cutting two sentiments in At the Movies to create the sentiment True Love Is and then finished with High-Rise Alphabet to add the word Magic.  Once I cut my letters, I added a glitter paint so they would look the part.  I love how they turned out!

Here is a picture of the front of the card.  I kept it very simple because I didn’t want to compete with the Magic 8 Ball since that was the focus.  I used LJD Hearts and Stitches to add a little detail to the front so it wouldn’t appear so plain.

Here’s a close-up of the front of the card.  I love how the inside moves and recreates the look of a real Magic 8 Ball!

You’ll find links to the products I’ve  used just below:

I can’t wait to see what the MFT Team has conjured up in this challenge, but you can bet each post will be chock-full of amazingness!

Check out the samples created by our talented design team members by clicking on each of the graphics below.

This month, we were challenged to do some background building using our MFT Stamps and Die-namics.  As our collection of background stamps grows, you can easily create your own stamped backgrounds for a custom look. Here’s a peek at a sweet card using Lisa Johnson Design Darling Dots.

This fun sample uses Lisa Johnson Western Backgrounds to add rustic wood paneling, and also incorporates Finishing Flourishes for added detail on the diecut letters.

You can find the links to the products used in these two cards just below:

Simply Scallop SMALL High-Rise Alphabet Uppercase Thanks Snow Much On the Line Darling Dots Finishing Flourishes Bracket Edge Duo Wild Cherry Ink Steel Grey Cardstock Red Hot Cardstock Sweet Tooth Blu Raspberry Hemp Cord

We hope you’re inspired to do a little background stamping yourself, and we look forward to your samples over in the Gallery at Splitcoaststampers.

Now it’s time to see what our amazing Design Team  has come up with for this month’s challenge.  Be sure to check out the samples from the participating designers by clicking on each of the graphics below.

Even though it’s well after Thanksgiving, I DO have something I am thankful for, and that’s an opportunity to CREATE!

Jody and I spent most of Sunday crafting (and snacking) together, and I had such a great time. I can’t WAIT to do it again.  To create my home decor items I used 4×4 canvas cubes I purchased from Michael’s.

I covered each one in a blend of gesso and acrylic paint. Once the paint layer was dry, I used a stencil to add a pearlized paint accent, and then added a bit of silver Stickles on select dots for an accent.

I sprayed Silver Memories Mist on the Whip Cream card stock I used to cut out the lighter layer Circle STAX panel as well as each letter. It covered evenly, and beautifully!

I coated each Jumbo Snowflake in the pearlized paint to make it shimmer.  Once everything was assembled, I added some 4mm Swarovski crystals as a final accent.

I just love how it turned out!

Here are the links to the products I’ve used today:

Whip Cream Jumbo Snowflake Circle STAX High-Rise Alphabet Uppercase

Check out the samples created by our talented design team members by clicking on each of the graphics below.

]]> http://www.mftstamps.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=13294 14 http://www.mftstamps.com/blog/?p=12815 http://www.mftstamps.com/blog/?p=12815#comments Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:00:59 +0000 admin http://www.mftstamps.com/blog/?p=12815 Each month, we challenge our amazing design team to create using a specific technique or within a particular theme.  This month, we’ve asked our designers to put their My Favorite Things stamps and Die-namics to work to create banners.  We have several designers lined up to bring a little inspiration your way you’ll find them linked just a little further below.

But first, I’m excited to share this spectacular thankful banner from Barbara. You can see all the details on her blog: Paper Pursuits.

Here are just a few of the products you’ll see today on today’s Creative Challenge Posts.  You can mix and match our various banner  themed elements to create your own versions for any number of occasions worthy of celebration!

Rounded Banner STAX Banner Day STAX Jumbo Fishtail Banner Day Fishtail Flags Fishtail Flags Layers Mix & Match Banners Fishtail Banner Banner Day Rounded Banner

Check out the samples created by our talented design team members by clicking on each of the graphics below.

Just below, we have a list of all participating designers who have a project to share with you today.  For many of these patterned paper loving girls, this was a little bit scary, but their projects are all so beautiful.  After all, with My Favorite Things stamps and Die-namics you have the ability to create your own custom patterns to bring your creative vision to life.

The girls have some new samples to share below which are linked just below, but here are just a few ways that they’ve recently created using only stamps, Die-namics, ink and coloring tools to create magnificent works of art.

Mona recently added text print details to the Primitive Pumpkins Trio from Own Your Story.

Lisa stamps her own patterned paper using a small stamp in Blessed Mouse.

Barbara creates a gorgeous, dimensional pop of color using only cardstock and Die-namics.

Check out the samples created by our talented design team members by clicking on each of the graphics below.

Here’s a vintage, soft and lovely sample from Mona to inspire you today, but be sure to see below for links to all the designers with samples to share.  And if you get inspired to create a mini-book of your own, be sure to come share it with us in the MFT Forum on Splitcoaststampers we’d love to see what you come up with!

Check out the samples created by our talented design team members by clicking on each of the graphics below.