Put your best foot forward with flattering formal attire fit for any of the gentlemen in your life. We haven’t forgotten the ladies, though! Match your Dapper Dan with sparkling sequins and cheery sentiments.

Remember to comment each day on the MFT Blog for a chance to WIN $75. That will go a long way towards bulking up your collection of MFT goodies!

• You can enter to win by commenting on each of the seven countdown posts on the MFT Blog before Noon EST on May 13. Please leave only one comment per person, per day.
• One winner will be randomly selected from each countdown day, and all winners will be announced at 8PM EST on May 13 on the MFT Blog.

The Suit and Tie Die-namics includes everything you need to create a card featuring realistic formal attire. Customize the design with your choice of a bow tie or a traditional tie, and add dimension with a stitched button strip, collar, lapels, and buttons that include an embossed detail. Dress up the suit with the Pinstripe or Linen Backgrounds we’re also introducing with this release.

Watch the Suit and Tie Die-namics assembly process by clicking the video HERE or playing below.

The Sequins Die-namics includes both faceted and smooth sequins in 4 different sizes. A single pass through your die cutting machine results in an entire handful of confetti perfect for populating your shaker cards, using as stand alone accents, or embellishing your stamped designs. The smallest size includes a pierce point while the largest three sizes have a tiny center hole. Put that hole punch away and let our Die-namics do the work for you!

See the Sequins Die-namics in action by watching the video HERE or playing the video below.

You Were Meant to Sparkle is the perfect pairing with the Sequins Die-namics. Mix and match the included phrases to suit your card or scrapbook page (prom photos, anyone?)

See more of this set HERE or play below.

Our proper Pinstripe Background will add some polish to your card bases and die cut elements. Used in conjunction with the Suit and Tie Die-namics, you’ll have a natty combo indeed! Stripes never go out of style and this is one stamp you’ll return to over and over.

Our Pinstripe Background can be seen HERE or check it out below.

Heather Campbell is back with us today sharing another beautiful project. Don’t miss a stop at her blog, as well as the rest of our dynamic team of designers!

Click through to each of our Design Team member blogs to see what they’ve created with these inspiring new products. We’ll be here every day until the new releases become available on May 13!

6 days until the May release! You should totally hang out to see what we have in store for you today. New Birdie Brown and incredibly versatile panel elements with the perfect little detail.

As you peruse the latest sneak peeks, don’t forget to comment each day on the MFT Blog for a chance to WIN $75. You can add a lot of fun MFT goodies to your toolbox with $75!

• You can enter to win by commenting on each of the seven countdown posts on the MFT Blog before Noon EST on May 13. Please leave only one comment per person, per day.
• One winner will be randomly selected from each countdown day, and all winners will be announced at 8PM EST on May 13 on the MFT Blog.

With the new Let’s Hang Out stamp set and coordinating Die-namics from Birdie Brown, you can build a most adorable interactive scene. Lean a ladder against the tree leading to a just-out-of-sight treehouse that is without a doubt, magical. Hang an inviting tire swing from the limb for hours of fun play. The stamp set also includes a bank of soft grass and the perfect collection of sentiments to finish your cards off. 

If you’d like to see more of this pigtailed cutie, watch HERE or below.

You can find out more about the Let’s Hang Out Die-namics by watching the video HERE or simply clicking play below.

Vertical Stitched Strips Die-namics, perfectly sized for your A2 cards, are ideal for creating color-blocked card bases with an interesting stitched detail. This set includes three widths so that you can add a single strip, or mix and match to create a fun new look with each project. The sizing has been carefully planned so that two of the widest panels, three of the middle size, or four of the narrowest width will fill an A2 card front.

Watch the video HERE or play the embedded video below.

Love the look of the vertical strips but want more options? Oh, don’t worry, we’ve get the Horizontal Stitched Strips Die-namics for you as well! This four piece set will create horizontal bands of color for your A2 cards. Stack and layer for gorgeous backgrounds, every time. As with the vertical set, sizing has been carefully calculated so that you can cover your cards with ease.

See the Horizontal Stitched Strips Die-namics video HERE or click play below.

Let’s see what our team has created with today’s products. Just 6 more days until the big release!

At MFT, we pride ourselves on producing innovative products that meet a variety of needs; from versatile tools in classic shapes and patterns to niche designs that our customers are clamoring for. This release includes  a variety of designs that we hope you’ll agree is representative of our bright ideas. With a heavy focus on masculine themed products and textile patterns, the men in your life will be well represented in your future crafting. Don’t worry though, we’ve included a bit of *sparkle* AND a whole new group of color additions to our line of hybrid inks. Our May 2014 release will have you tooling around your craft space for a long time to come. Let’s get to the products and our team projects!

• You can enter to win by commenting on each of the seven countdown posts on the MFT Blog before Noon EST on May 13. Please leave only one comment per person, per day.
• One winner will be randomly selected from each countdown day, and all winners will be announced at 8PM EST on May 13 on the MFT Blog.

Wonky panels add interest and whimsy to your cards and the new Blueprints 15 Die-namics makes creating them a breeze. This set includes 2 such elements that will line up perfectly with the included back panel. The back panel features a stitched detail as does the circle element which includes interior stitching, as well as exterior stitching that is perfect for creating a cool, peek-a-boo hole in your card front. Add texture and dimension to your cards with the double-row hole strip that provides the perfect opportunity for easy stitching. Finish things off with the remaining accents for an assortment of looks that will accommodate any occasion.

Follow the provided digital sketches, or become your own architect. Either way, Blueprints is the foundation of your creativity.

To take a more detailed look at the components included in Blueprints 15, watch our introduction video by clicking HERE or click the play button below.

From the deep blue sea to aquariums, the Sea Life stamps and Die-namics from Lisa Johnson Designs will create charming aquatic scenes. Die-namics perfectly sized to the stamp images will produce beautiful die cut accents with a thin, even border. The included sentiments are perfect for cheery everyday cards.

You can see more of the Sea Life stamps HERE or by playing the video below.

For a closer look at the Sea Life Die-namics, click HERE to watch the introduction video, or click play below.

The new Linen Background is the perfect choice for adding classic texture to your card backgrounds or die cuts. Our background stamps are generously sized to allow you to use them on a variety of sizes and orientations.

Want to see more of the Linen Background? Click HERE or play below.

Our initial introduction of Hybrid Inks was such a thrill! We’re excited to share our second batch of colors with you this month – thirteen new shades in both ink pad and refill formats, that coordinate with our existing Replenishments products. These pigment based inks dry like dye inks and are permanent on paper surfaces, acid-free, archival, and fade resistant. These inks feature a raised felt pad and are slightly larger than our current ink pads. Inks can be heat set on glass, fabric, wood, plastic, metal, and clay. As these inks are fast drying and waterproof, they cannot be embossed with embossing powder. Are you curious about what these inks are capable of? Our team has worked hard to show what they can do and just how versatile they are. Check out their reviews here and here.

Ultra Clean is a new addition to our line. It’s perfect for cleaning your stamps and awesome for hybrid ink cleaning. Keep your stamps squeaky clean for years of happy stamping.

Our May Guest Designer is the delightful Heather Campbell. She’ll be sharing her May release projects on her blog so check back everyday  as we link to her beautiful creations! A big thank you to Heather for joining us this month.

So, you’ve seen the first day of peeks…now, onto the projects! Click through to each of our Design Team member blogs to see what they’ve created with these inspiring new products. And remember, the fun is just beginning. We’ll be here every day until the new releases become available on May 13!

It’s almost time! Set your alarm to 10:00 PM EST, and don’t be late for our big reveal! All of the stamp sets, Die-namics, stencils AND inks we’ve been showing off over the past week will be available for purchase HERE in the MFT Boutique.

But if you can’t wait for the excitement to happen, hop on over to the MFT forum HERE and enjoy our release party, going on NOW. Other attendees include our MFT Design Team and me, AKA the MFT Lady. Join us for some fun chatter and PRIZES!

We want to make your shopping experience fun – not stressful, so we’ve created THIS shopping list that you can print out and check off as you fill your cart!

One of the most important parts of shopping is saving. We offer you 3 ways to save with every purchase:

Our Free with $60 Die-namics set is available with each qualifying order over $60 (after any discounts, before shipping and tax).

You’ll receive FREE shipping on each retail USA order over $75.

And if you needed another reason to shop MFT, our Shop to Save discounts start at 10% for each order over $100 and go up, up, up to a savings of 20% on orders over $500.

My Favorite Things is your home for great products, great service, and great savings.

You can look at every new product in our April release, for sale TONIGHT at 10 PM EST, below. Click on any of the individual graphics to view a bigger picture, and hover over the picture with your cursor to view the product name. And we will see you in two hours for the New Product Launch! Let’s meet back here at 10, sound good?

Now it’s time to announce the randomly selected winners of our April Release Countdown prizes! Thanks to all of you who took the time to leave a comment during the countdown! Seven lucky stampers will win a $75 Prize to use in the MFT Boutique! Prizes will be sent directly to the winners’ email accounts this evening.

Countdown Day Seven Winner: Nicole B - Comment #534

Countdown Day Six Winner: Julie S – Comment #218

Countdown Day Five Winner: Hillary Harris – Comment #455

Countdown Day Four Winner: Joanne MacKenzie – Comment #68

Countdown Day Three Winner: kimer – Comment #451

Countdown Day Two Winner: Rita  - Comment #192

Countdown Day One Winner: Laurie Brown – Comment #245

Congratulations to all the winners!

Launch Day has arrived and finally, we get to share the last of our product sneak peeks. In just a few hours, we’ll be able to chase away those rainy day blues for good when the complete April selection of new Die-namics, stamps, and stencils will finally be available for purchase. We’re excited, how about you? Even more exciting is that we’re sharing a $75 Gift Voucher for every day of the countdown!

• You can enter to win by commenting on each of the seven countdown posts on the MFT Blog before Noon EST on April 8. Please leave only one comment per person, per day.
• One winner will be randomly selected from each countdown day, and all winners will be announced at 8PM EST on April 8 on the MFT Blog.

With the Oh Baby Die-namics, you can build the most adorable diaper perfect for a baby shower card or gift, or a scrapbook layout – no changing required! Create dimensional fasteners with pin heads the color of your choice. Finish it all off with a chick that includes separate wing and bill elements for even more layering options.

You don’t have to go far to see the Oh Baby Die-namics in action. Click HERE or simply play the video below!

The Baby’s Bib Die-namics is a big, happy canvas just waiting to be embellished to your heart’s content. A stitch detail adds interest and realism. Use the Oh Baby Die-namics or Beautiful Baby stamps and Die-namics to add some new baby flair or, customize with a design personal to the parents-to-be!

You can see more of the Baby’s Bib Die-namics HERE or by clicking play below..

Here are the flowers we’ve been waiting for! Finally, those showers April have paid off. This sweet Pure Innocence I Pick You figure comes bearing gifts – an armful of beautiful blooms.

The Bokeh Builder set let’s you build and blend layers of color and pattern in a variety of sizes for an ethereal effect most commonly seen in photographs. Combined with the included sentiments, you have a card worth focusing on.

Did our April product release cause the clouds to part and the sun to shine. Now is the time to take a few minutes to print out the handy shopping list and make note of your must-have items.

It’s the last day of our countdown but our Design Team is still weathering the storm of new goodies! Keep on clicking to see how they’ve wound things up on this final day.

Have our April sneak peeks chased the grey away yet? We certainly hope so! Just two more days and we are THERE. Make sure you leave a comment on all of the Countdown posts we’ve had so far before the deadline to increase your chances of winning one of the seven $75 prizes.

• You can enter to win by commenting on each of the seven countdown posts on the MFT Blog before Noon EST on April 8. Please leave only one comment per person, per day.
• One winner will be randomly selected from each countdown day, and all winners will be announced at 8PM EST on April 8 on the MFT Blog.

The Happy Graduation stamps are ideal for celebrating the recently matriculated but many of the sentiments are versatile enough to be used for any number of motivational and celebratory occasions. Use with the new Graduation Accents Die-namics for a multi layered look. This Die-namics set includes individual piece to create a layered cap and diploma as well as an “on the line” sentiment that will create a decorative edge on the long side of an A2 card.

You can see the Graduation Accents Die-namics at work HERE or by clicking play on the video below.

Bright Lights Numbers and Symbols Die-namics coordinates with the Bright Lights Alphabet from the March 2014 release. This set simulates the look of marquee letters. Small holes in each letter allow your background to shine through. Or, use the holes to easily add a stitched detail. This set is the perfect companion to the Happy Graduation Die-namics as it will work so well to complete the “class of” design.

Want to see more of this set? Play HERE or click below to see Bright Lights Numbers and Symbols at work.

Our Free with $60 set this month is the delightful Gerbera Daisy Die-namics. This 9 piece set will build luscious, layered flowers that are a surefire way to add some cheer to your cards and projects. If you aren’t lucky enough to have flowers popping up outside just yet, a bright and beautiful bouquet of these happy makers should do the trick!

See the Gerbera Daisy Die-namics bloom by clicking HERE or by playing the video below.

But wait, there’s more! Now that you’ve had a chance to ogle today’s countdown product features, it’s time to be inspired by the projects our talented Design Team have created with them. Go forth and click

An opportunity to win a $75 gift voucher for every day of the Countdown is one way we can show how grateful we are to our friends and fans – make sure you’re entered each day of the countdown! We’re just 3 days away from our April release and we hope you’re as excited about it as we are.

• You can enter to win by commenting on each of the seven countdown posts on the MFT Blog before Noon EST on April 8. Please leave only one comment per person, per day.
• One winner will be randomly selected from each countdown day, and all winners will be announced at 8PM EST on April 8 on the MFT Blog.

The beautiful 17 piece Lily Die-namics includes everything you need to build beautiful bouquets that represent the lily in every stage of bloom. Emboss lines impart subtle detail while the layering options up the depth and dimension of your finished project.

To get a better look at the Lily Die-namics, click HERE or play the video below.

Make your cards shine brighter than all of the stars in the night sky when you use the fun new Star Background stamp.

Creating puffy white clouds is a breeze when you use the new Cloudy Day Stencil. Or maybe you prefer to create a grey and windy scene? There are so many options with this versatile stencil.

We’d be remiss in not sharing our new line of Hybrid Inks one more time. These scrapbook safe, pigment based inks dry like dye inks and are permanent on paper surfaces, acid-free, archival, and fade resistant. Inks can be heat set on glass, fabric, wood, plastic, metal, and clay. As these inks are fast drying and waterproof, they cannot be embossed with embossing powder.

For this initial release we have twelve colors, in both ink pad and refill formats, that coordinate with our existing Replenishments products. The ink pad surface measures 3 3/8″ x 2 1/8.” The lid is printed in the appropriate ink color while the bottom sticker includes the ink name for easy identification no matter how you store your pads. The refills measure 1/4 oz. each. Buy each color individually OR get the entire twelve color collection, in either pads or refills, for the price of eleven. We’re excited about the possibilities this new formula offers and we know you’ll love them as much as we do!

The team is back today with another bunch of clever creations. Keep clicking though to see what they’ve created and give them some love!

A little rain must fall, right? Without the rain, we wouldn’t have rainbows or flowers or tantalizing puddles to jump in. Today’s products definitely share a common theme and all together, they add up to a wet but wonderful collection.

• You can enter to win by commenting on each of the seven countdown posts on the MFT Blog before Noon EST on April 8. Please leave only one comment per person, per day.
• One winner will be randomly selected from each countdown day, and all winners will be announced at 8PM EST on April 8 on the MFT Blog.

The Cloud Cover-Up Die-namics can be used to create an A2 panel but it also creates eight complete cloud die cuts as well as an assortment of corner and edge pieces. Use them alone or in tandem to add dimension to your projects. 

Click HERE to see the Cloud Cover-Up Die-namics in action, or simply play below.

You’ll welcome April showers when you’re prepared with the new Layered Umbrella Die-namics. This ingenious design includes slits in the main umbrella piece to allow the umbrella to be “stuffed” for added dimension. The overlay die covers the slits when not in use and creates an outline look when layered. The interior pieces of the overlay provides the ability to create a multi-colored look while a separate handle piece adds dimension and another color option.

To see the Layered Umbrella Die-namics in use, click HERE or play the video below.

The Pure Innocence Sunny Thoughts girl is so stylish in her slicker and rain boots! She just may be the perfect antidote for a loved one that’s a bit under the weather.

Raindrops may not be falling on your head but they will be softly falling across the expanse of your next project thanks to the new Raindrops Stencil.

We hope you’ll stick with us for the remainder of our Countdown – we have so much more in store for you! To see what we did for you today, keep clicking through our Design Team member blogs.

Some fun interactive elements are the star of the show in today’s sneak peek. Shake, rattle, and roll with an ingenious shaker design. Spotlight a standout person with an eye-catching frame. Look forward to better and brighter days with a trendy sentiment set. Let’s take a closer look!

Remember to comment each day on the MFT Blog for a chance to WIN $75. That will go a long way towards bulking up your collection of MFT goodies!

• You can enter to win by commenting on each of the seven countdown posts on the MFT Blog before Noon EST on April 8. Please leave only one comment per person, per day.
• One winner will be randomly selected from each countdown day, and all winners will be announced at 8PM EST on April 8 on the MFT Blog.

Revolutionize your card making with the new Centerpieces Congratulations Shaker Die-namics. This set features a sentiment panel that creates the shaker window, individual letters to add a contrasting color, and a variety of confetti designs to match the mood of virtually any celebratory occasion.

Watch the Centerpieces Congratulations Shaker Die-namics assembly process by clicking the video HERE or playing below.

The seven piece Sun, Moon & Stars Die-namics will help you create an extraterrestrial scene that shows your recipient just how highly you think of them. Create depth without bulk by adding peek-a-boo trail lines.

See the Sun, Moon & Stars Die-namics in action by watching the video HERE or playing the video below.

The Superstar Photo Frame Card Die-namics acts as an all-in-one frame and sentiment. This design is the perfect solution for mass-producing invitations, announcements, or thank you cards. It could even be used in a frame to accent a photo to display in your home!

For a closer look at the Superstar Photo Frame Card Die-namics, click HERE to watch the introduction video, or click play below.

Chase away grey days with the Blue Skies Ahead stamp set. This set includes eight different sentiment designs in a playful mix of trendy fonts.

Click through each of our Design Team member blogs to see what they’ve created with all of these cheery new products. The fun continues until all of these amazing new products officially release on April 8!

6 days until the April release and today’s sneak peeks are just super. Not only are we adding to our line of TRANSFORM-ables, we’ve also got an addition to Birdie Brown’s collection and a new background stamp that will leave you dizzy with excitement.

As you peruse the latest sneak peeks, don’t forget to comment each day on the MFT Blog for a chance to WIN $75. You can add a lot of fun MFT goodies to your toolbox with $75!

• You can enter to win by commenting on each of the seven countdown posts on the MFT Blog before Noon EST on April 8. Please leave only one comment per person, per day.
• One winner will be randomly selected from each countdown day, and all winners will be announced at 8PM EST on April 8 on the MFT Blog.

Never fear! Birdie Brown is back this month with the cutest heroine you’ve ever seen and this fearless defender is ready to rescue your next project. You’re Super features a complete stamp set as well as a coordinating six piece Die-namics set to really add some *POW* to your design. Combine a variety of phrases to create a sentiment worthy of the “super” descriptor and back your design with a stamped cityscape. Finish the look by giving your heroine a super secret alter ego with a fun mask. This dynamic duo is so versatile – you could even create some black and white comic book images perfect for coloring (perhaps providing some quiet time for you to squeeze in some more crafting? You know, if you’re into that the of thing Don’t miss Birdie Brown designer Torico’s projects today – you’ll find a link to her blog at the end of today’s post.

You can find out more about the You’re Super Die-namics by watching the video HERE or simply clicking play below.

Say Hello to the newest addition to the TRANSFORM-ables line – it rather speaks for itself, doesn’t it? This innovative design allows you to shift gears providing for a multitude of unique looks with the simple two piece set. Use either piece to create a window in your card front. Use the larger, solid die to cut your speech bubble, then align the word die on top and cut again for a overlay. Layer the designs in contrasting colors for real pop or simply trim the word from the window for a stand alone sentiment. So many options!

Want to see more? Say no more. Watch the video HERE or play the embedded video below.

Add some zip to your projects with the On the Diagonal Background. Perfect for square cards or A2 cards in either orientation, this look will leave your recipient dizzy with excitement.

Now it’s time to see what our April Guest, Debbie, and the rest of our amazing team has created with today’s products. Just 6 more days until the big release!