How long is your MFT wish list? If you’ve been holding off on purchasing some of your must-have stamp sets, Die-namics, and supplies, act today because with your purchase of $100 or more, you’ll save $20. Use code SAVE20 at checkout to apply your savings.
On-trend themes, innovative design, and modern type — that’s what you’ve come to expect from Laina Lamb Design. Her inventive ideas and expert execution make her stamp sets and Die-namics a joy to work with and a never-ending source of inspiration. If adding to your Laina Lamb Design collection sounds appealing, have we got a deal for you! Today and tomorrow, apply code LLD at checkout to save 15% on in-stock products.
Check out a few projects from our team featuring the always-fabulous Laina Lamb Design products:
And, just a small selection of products included in the sale:
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Do you love Laina Lamb Design as much as we do? Be sure to tag #mftstamps when you share your projects so we can see what you’re creating!
When it comes down to it, despite loving the pretty pictures, colors, and patterns, it’s the words that make the difference when you create a card for someone in your life. No matter the occasion, happy or sad, your words can impact someone’s life – make them count. If your sentiment collection could stand to be beefed up a bit, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to take advantage of our current sale. Shop our collection of sentiments and apply code SENTIMENTS at checkout to save 20% – this sale ends tonight though so don’t wait!
Check out just a small handful of projects featuring some of the products included in this sale:
And, just a small selection of included products:
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Have a wonderful weekend and happy shopping!
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day, friends! We’re helping you celebrate the day by saving you some green. Today only, you can save 25% on all in-stock products in our Easter and Spring Category.
Check out just a small handful of projects featuring some of the products included in this sale:
And, just a sampling of the products included:
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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day. Happy Friday. Happy shopping!
We are more than a little excited to have Jane Allen joining us at the MFT Boutique for a master class in the art of no-line coloring. Jane was one of our 2016 Card Design Superstars and is currently doing a monthly blog feature for us called Artistic Expression with Jane Allen. I think you’ll agree that she has a special talent!
Here’s a sample of some of her past work featuring an assortment of adorable MFT characters!
The schedule for each class day is as follows:
Morning Session – 9 AM – 12 PM
Lunch Break – 12 PM – 2 PM
Afternoon Session – 2 PM – 5 PM
During the morning session, Jane will be teaching us the basic techniques of no-line coloring. The afternoon session will culminate in the grand finale of implementing the techniques you’ve learned to create your very own masterpiece.
Each day of class will result in three finished cards, and will be identical in content. You simply need to register for the class day that best suits your schedule.
Your class fee of $75 will cover all supplies with the exception of the Copic markers listed below and your favorite stamp tools and adhesives.
Please bring the following Copic marker colors with you on class day:
| Greens: | G40, YG61, YG63, YG67, YG17, G94 | ||
| Grays: | W1, C0, C1, C2, C4, C6, C8 | ||
| Yellows: | YR0000, YR000, Y15, YR15 | ||
| Browns: | E40, E41, E42, E43, E44 | ||
| Blue: | B000 | ||
| …. | Colorless Blender: | …. | 0 |
We will have a limited supply of the colors Jane will be using available for purchase.
PLEASE NOTE: Each class will accomodate a maximum of 30 students and we expect both classes to sell out quickly. There will be no kits or online component to this class – this technique-based lesson will only be available in person, during the class time listed. Classes must be pre-paid. Due to the limited seating availability and special nature of this event, no refunds will be given if you are not able to attend.
Updated March 20, 2017: Saturday, April 22nd registration is closed.
Register for Sunday, April 23rd HERE
We can’t wait to see you at this very special event!
We’re wrapping up our celebration of LOVE with another fantastic video from Stephanie. And just so you know, we sure do love all of you! You are all a special part of MFT every day of the year, and we LOVE that!
Today we’re highlighting ways to show your love to that special someone. We card makers know that those store-bought cards just won’t do in this situation. Our loved ones expect something spectacular!
Watch and learn as Stephanie steps you through the creation of a STUNNING card filled with ooshy-gooshy love! You’ll love her inventive technique using our Watercolor Flowers stamp set that can be used for any type of card design. Stephanie always has such great tips! Here’s what she created for today:
Watch Love Is in the Air – Romantic on YouTube or by playing the embedded video below.
Comment on the blog and/or on YouTube to be eligible to win a $25 voucher so that you can create Valentines with some fun new products.We hope you are feeling the LOVE!
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Can you feel it? Love Is in the Air! Our January release is filled with all kinds of ways to show your love, so this week we’re giving you great ideas for making handmade Valentines for your favorite people. Join us today through tomorrow for projects with lots of heart.
Want to show your friends and colleagues that you love and appreciate them? Today we’ve got a fab idea to do just that!
Valentine’s day is the perfect time for heartfelt gifts for everyone! Need to make something lovely for dear friends or coworkers? Stephanie has a great idea today to help you craft up something cute AND delicious for your BFFs and/or colleagues. See how she uses the Hug in a Mug and Love Is in the Mail stamp sets and Hot Cocoa Cups and Flop Card – Heart Die-namics to create this cute way to give the gift of hot chocolate with paper crafted flair.
Watch Love Is in the Air – Friends/Coworkers on YouTube or by playing the embedded video below.
Comment on the blog and/or on YouTube to be eligible to win a $25 voucher so that you can create Valentines with some fun new products.We hope you are feeling the LOVE!
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Can you feel it? Love Is in the Air! Our January release is filled with all kinds of ways to show your love, so this week we’re giving you great ideas for making handmade Valentines for your favorite people. Join us today through Wednesday for projects with lots of heart.
You’ll LOVE the projects we have today celebrating kids and teachers. If you create Valentine’s for these awesome people, today’s tutorial is just what you’re looking for!
To begin with, Stephanie created two ADORABLE treat wraps for candy that would be sweet to give to your kids or if you’re up to it, make some for an entire classroom of children. The Castle Die-namics is the basis for the wrap which she decorated with the English Brick Wall stencil, and she used images from the Knight in Shining Armor and Once upon a Time stamp sets to complete her fairytale scene.
And don’t forget those hardworking teachers on Valentine’s Day! Stephanie also shares some quick ways to dress up festive pencils with the Well-Connected Alphabet and Label Maker Love stamp sets and the Flop Card – Heart Die-namics.
Watch Love Is in the Air – Kids/Teachers on YouTube or by playing the embedded video below.
Comment on the blog and/or on YouTube to be eligible to win a $25 voucher so that you can create Valentines with some fun new products.We hope you are feeling the LOVE!
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Every year National Bird Day is celebrated on January 5th. It’s a day set aside to promote avian awareness and to spotlight and celebrate these beautiful feathered friends.
Here at My Favorite Things we have a soft spot for creatures of any kind, and we have a whole flock of pretty birdies to decorate your designs. Let’s take a look at some gorgeous projects featuring several types of birds:
Yoonsun features the Birds of Paradise stamp set on this vibrant shaker card.
The love birds from the All Heart stamp set look super “tweet” on this card from Barbara!
The Cheerful Cages Die-namics is a fun way to feature any of our bird stamps like Torico did on this design.
Guest designer Betsy Veldman featured the I’m Tweet on You stamp set in this cheery design. C’mon spring!
The Polynesian Paradise stamp set features bold tropical birds and flowers. Such a sunny design from Julie!
The Things with Wings stamp set features whimsical long-legged birdies like the ones Donna used to create this sweet card.
Our Tweet Friends stamp set includes five fanciful feathered friends. They sure are fun to color as spotlighted in this delightful design from Francine.
And what could be better than a flamboyance of pink flamingos? Inge goes all out with five preening flamingos die cut with our Flamingos Die-namics.
Before you go, take a look at a few of the bird related things you can buy at the My Favorite Things online store! Simply click on the photo to be taken directly to the product. If the product is currently out of stock, you can sign up for an email notification once it’s back in stock!
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Happy National Bird Day, everyone!
Did you know that besides this blog, we have another to challenge and inspire you?
The MFT Challenge & Inspiration blog gives you even more of what you’re looking for with our weekly Sketch Challenge and our bimonthly Color Challenges. Perhaps you’ve made a resolution to create more? Our challenges are sure to inspire you and kickstart your creativity.
Every Wednesday, we host our Weekly Sketch Challenge. Not only is there a new sketch to try, but our design team also shares fantastic ideas and inventive takes on the sketch. Make it a date to participate each week. And you could even win up to $20 in a voucher to our store!
Here’s a look at the sketch that debuted today, and Creative Team Member Barbara’s take on it. Pop on over and participate this week!
When you’re in a rut and need some design inspiration, you can refer to our Card Sketches and let your creativity flow! Download and print the Card Sketches PDF HERE. With over 300 sketches, you’re sure to find a few that inspire you. Keep the document handy and grab it when it’s time to create. We update every week as the new sketches debut.
Twice a month we host a Color Challenge on the MFT Challenge & Inspiration Blog. Visit us every 2nd and 4th Thursday for fresh new color combinations, inspiration from the design team, and the opportunity to participate as well as the chance to win up to a $20 gift card from MFT! Pictured below is our current color challenge. Be sure to join us! The deadline for the current challenge is Wednesday, January 11, at noon EST.
We already have 60 color challenges under our belts, and of course we have you in mind! When you’re short on color inspiration, you can head to our Printable Resources section on the blog and find all of our color challenges in PDF form. Download it, print it, and hang it up in your craft area for quick color ideas. You can find the link HERE. We update this document every time there’s a new challenge!
In addition to the challenges, you can find Tips, Tutorials, & Techniques, customer projects in our weekly You’ve Been Spotted posts, and a weekly dose of inspiration in our Inspiration Friday posts. Be sure to subscribe today so that you don’t miss a moment of creative fun!
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