MFT February New Product Tour - Mr. Fix It!

Welcome to the MFT February New Product Tour!  All of the fabulous new stamps and Die-namics are now available in the MFT Store - right HERE.  This is one more chance for you to see all the stamps and dies in action to help you with your shopping!

I have a card for you featuring Fix-It Fred.  I just love this bear - and he's especially close to my heart this month as we're starting a big kitchen renovation next week.  So my mind is all wrapped up in everything construction and I loved making this card.  I decided to make him a pegboard for his tools and so I used some MFT cork and the First Class Friend Die-namics.  I cut the Die-namics Tool Charms out of a couple different cardstocks and layered them to create handles.  I gave each of them a coat of Sakura clear glaze pen to mimic metal.  

Underneath the pegboard I stamped a sentiment from the set on one of the Die-namics Mini Tabs Foursome.

Here's a close up of his pegboard and tools.

And it seems like I can't colour Fred without using some copic blending solution and a rag to give him a furry look.

I used another Tool Charm for the inside of the card, the new Monarch Border as well as a sentiment from the set.  I think I'll stash this card away to give to my contractor once we're done. 

Well thanks for stopping by.  Remember that links to all the designers sharing projects can be found on the MFT blog.  And don't forget to leave comments as you visit because one designer has a gift voucher to give away - but we're not telling you who.  

MFT Pre-Release Pep Rally - Ring Me!

Now that we've teased and tempted you all week long, it's almost time for you to shop for your favorite Brand Spankin' New products from MFT. But first... it's time for our Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release Pep Rally! Our Design Team has been busy creating jaw-dropping and inspiring projects for you, and we've saved the best for last. We've taken an in-depth look at this month's Die-namics, while re-visiting the amazing sets being released tonight at 10 PM EST RIGHT HERE in the MFT Boutique. And while we are at it, how about we make your life even easier with a "cheat sheet" of all that's new?  Head over to the MFT Blog to print out a shopping list. Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on February 7th at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• You have just a few more hours to submit your entry for this month's guest designer contest.  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you'd like to see all the designers' posts for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

I made a card for you today using the new Ring Me Die-namics and Stamp Set.  I LOVE this set!  I have a phone just like this still hooked up in my basement.  In the days before everyone had cell phones, we always liked to have a non-electric phone in case the power went out.  And I've just never got around to unhooking it.  LOL!

I cut my phone from black cardstock and then coated it with Versamark Ink and clear embossing powder.  I gave it 2 or 3 coats to make it nice and glossy.  I layered my phone on the new Vertical Greetings Die-namics and added a Botanical Beauty flower.  I used the small circle and sentiment from the Ring Me set for the middle of my flower. 

Here's a close up of the phone - you can really see how shiny and glossy it is.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I'll see you back here tonight at 10pm for the New Product Tour.

MFT Teasers - Purrfect!

Happy Monday!  We're continuing on with MFT Teasers for the February release and today is Pure Innocence day!  

I chose this cutie cuddling a kitty for my card.  I stamped her on X-Press It blending cardstock and coloured her with my copics.  True confession time - this is actually my second attempt at colouring this girl.  The first one went bad - pinks that just wouldn't blend.  It's o.k. to scrap something that's just not working - after all, it's just paper, right?  I coloured her up to match my October Afternoon Sidewalks paper.  I layered her onto the new Oval Dainty Doily Duo Die-namics and the new Vertical Greetings Die-namics.  This is the second time I've layered these two particular dies - I love the way they look together.  

Inside I used the smaller size of the Oval Dainty Doily Duo for the sentiment and I also added the inside portion from one of the new Pet Charms Die-namics.  

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on February 7th at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

MFT Teasers - Girl Talk à la mode

Welcome back to Day 5 of MFT Teasers for the February release!  We're getting so close!  I hope you're liking what you've seen so far.  Today we have two new fabulous à la modes to show you.

I chose to make a card with Girl Talk.  I must confess that I look like this most days.  My phone and I are nearly inseparable so it seemed natural to make this card.  I used this week's MFT sketch for my layout and picked some October Afternoon Farmhouse papers to play with.  I stamped my à la mode on X-Press It blending cardstock cut with the new Vertical Greeting Die-namics.  I spelled out LOL using the By The Letters Die-namics cut out of a denim knee patch.  I also used the new Botanical Beauty Die-namics for embellishment.  

Here's a better view of her phone, which I covered in Sakura clear glaze pen. 

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on February 7th at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

MFT Teasers - Vertical Greetings

Happy Saturday and welcome back to Day 4 of MFT Teasers for the February release!  Today I have a card to show you with the brand new Vertical Greetings.  I LOVE this set!  I love that the sentiments run vertically, the fonts are fabulous, and the actual sentiments themselves....Swoon!  

I think this is my favorite sentiment out of all of them and I decided to make a card for a friend who's going through a tough time right now.  I kept it pretty simple - stamped in Versafine Onyx black ink and then heat set with clear embossing powder.  I cut a second Vertical Greetings shape and used the top and bottom portion to frame my sentiment panel.  I added a flower cut with some of the pieces in the new Botanical Beauty Die-namics and the MME Stella Rose papers that I used on the rest of the card.  

Here's a close-up of the flower - equally pretty cut out of patterned papers and cardstock as it is out of felt. I only used four out of the six different dies in the set.  

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on February 7th at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll see you back here tomorrow for another teaser.  

MFT Teasers - Clearly Sentimental About Romance

Happy Friday to you!  So happy it's the end of the week and that we're continuing with MFT Teasers!  We're on to Day 3 and today I have a card for you featuring last month's Triple Scoop set - Clearly Sentimental About Romance.  The Triple Scoop reward is a free set that you get when you spend $60.  This was last month's triple scoop set and will be fully released and available to purchase on Feb. 7th.

I stamped one of the sentiments from the set onto one of the banners from the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics.  I then layered it onto the new Oval Dainty Doily Duo and the new Vertical Greetings Die-namics.  I also used parts of the new Botanical Beauty Die-namics and some MFT felt to make my flower.    

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on February 7th at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

MFT Teasers - Inspired by Up, Up & Away Die-namics

Welcome back to Day 2 of MFT Teasers for the February release.  All the new stamps and dies will be released on Tues. Feb. 7th. and you can come back each day until then for new teasers.  Links to all the designers sharing projects are over on the MFT blog.  

Today I kept with my clean and simple trend and made these new dies shine!  That's right - hot air balloon dies designed to match the balloons from the Inspired by Up, Up & Away set.  Cool, right?  They are aptly named Up, Up & Away Die-namics.  I found this fun cloud paper in one of my MME 6x6 pads and decided it would be perfect.  I stamped a sentiment from the set in one of the cloud shapes and added a bit of stitching.  I love how easy it is to come up with quick and easy cards that have big impact, by using these matching stamp and die sets.  

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on February 7th at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

MFT Teasers - Let's Chat!

Welcome to Day 1 of MFT Teasers for the February release!  I can't believe that it is already Feb. 1st.  Where did January go?  This month (like all months really!) we have a fabulous release for you and today we're previewing this month's new Who's That Girl set - Let's Chat.

I stamped her on X-Press It blending cardstock and coloured her with my copics.  I paired her with some Lily Bee papers and this week's Card Patterns sketch (sponsored by MFT).  I used the new Monarch Border Die-namics as well as the new Chat Bubbles Die-namics.  

I wanted to add some texture to her sweater so I pulled out an old eyelash wool scarf that was in my "to donate" bin.  I spritzed some copic blending solution on it and held it to my image.  I'm not sure if you can see, but it created a neat, fuzzy texture.  I also coated her phone with my Sakura Clear Glaze pen to give in a sheen.  I just received my new copic colours so was inspired to pull out V22 and V28 to go with the previously released V20 and V25.  They all blended together beautifully!

I stamped another sentiment inside the card, as well as a couple of the cute accessory stamps in the set.  

Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 7th at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on February 7th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on February 7th at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on February 7th just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

January Sketch For You To Try Wrap Up!

It's almost the end of the month but you still have time to sneak your entry in for January's SFYTT.  You can find all the details over on Jen's blog.  And of course we'll be back on Saturday with a brand new sketch for February!

I've been trying to do some more clean and simple stamping lately so I figured I'd keep it going with this card.  I used MFT's Pure Innocence Start the Day with Whee! and switched out the circle for an oval shape.  The papers are some older Echo Park (Walk in the Park I think?) and I added a flower cut with the Die-namics Prima Donna Petals.  

I finished the inside off with a sentiment from the set and a matching piece of patterned paper cut with the Die-namics Fresh Cut Grass.  

As a reminder, here's this month's sketch.  You still have a couple of days to play along!  I'll see you back here on Saturday for a brand new sketch!  Thanks for stopping by!