Hello, welcome to Day Five of MFT’s March Release!! I am so in love with this release and I’ve had so much fun playing with these new products. Release is on March 12 at 10am Eastern so mark your calendars. Today we’re previewing Interactive Swing Die-namics, Spin & Slide Discs, PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Stamp Set, PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Die-namics, Sweet Friends Stamp Set, Sweet Friends Die-namics, and Fresh-Cut Flowers Background. Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all of today’s details and more samples from the MFT Design Team. OMGoodness, this Pure Innocence set and Interactive Swing Die-namics is a match made in Heaven! I’m going to show you how I assembled the mechanism for this adorable interactive card so settle back. This post is photo-heavy but I tried to combine steps in a photo where I could. This really is SO easy to do and I love it! Before I start showing the steps, here’s a little video showing the action: Isn’t that just the cutest??? OK, so here’s what you will need. I already stamped the image on No-Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink, cut it out with the coordinating Die-namics, and colored it with Copic markers. You will also need a card base, a card front, and the dies you see pictured along with card stock for the tree top and some stencils, ink, and a Spin & Slide Disc. The next thing I did was decide where the mechanism was going to go, based on where I wanted the stamped image to go. So I lined it up on this die to get the position right. I knew I was going to stamp the sentiment at the very bottom so I left room for that. Next I cut that long piece from scrap white card stock, put it back in place on the card front panel, and traced the inside of the circle with pencil. Then I created the background with Mini Cloud Edges and Grassy Edges Stencils, Blue Breeze and Gumdrop Green Premium Dye Inks. Then I cut the circle I penciled in the last step using the smaller of the circle dies and cut a piece of scrap white card stock with the larger circle die. I also cut the tree top from Gumdrop Green card stock and did some sponging to add a little dimension. Here I’ve positioned the card front on the card base and glued the Spin & Slide Disc to the card base with liquid glue after stamping the sentiment at the bottom with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. Next I added foam tape the back of the card front and the tree top—be careful where this is placed to avoid impingement when the swing is working. I adhered the image to the long white die cut and added a penny to the bottom of the image—the weight will keep it hanging straight when it’s not swinging plus add momentum. Then I turned the card front over, placed the hole over the adhered Spin & Slide Disc, added the long piece over the disc, and adhered the larger circle die cut on the disc with liquid glue, which keeps the swing from coming off the disc. The only thing left to do at this point is adhere the tree top and you’re done! See? Easy Peasy! I hope you’ll give this Stamp Set and Die-namics a try—it really is easy and fun! ***** My second card today is much simpler and straightforward :) I’m using Cut Flowers Background as a focal point and it is awesome. I began by cutting a larger Oval STAX Die-namics from some white card stock as a stencil and used it to sponge the background with Berrylicious Premium Dye Ink then stamped the background stamp with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. I usually use a separate panel for my card front so if I mess up (a not uncommon occurrence, LOL), I don’t ruin a card base. If I’m stamping something over a sponged background I’ve found hybrid ink keeps the image crisper than using more dye ink. Then I added a heat embossed sentiment from LJD Geometric Leaves Stamp Set and a die cut from Twice the Thanks Die-namics, cut once from Silver Sparkle card stock and twice from Black Licorice card stock, stacked together and adhered directly to the card front. And that’s it from me for Day Five of MFT’s March Release Countdown! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for Day Four and more fun! All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted. Swing Card: Stamps: PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Die-namics: Start Each Day with a "Whee", Interactive Swing Stencils: Mini Cloud Edges, Grassy Edges Dye Ink: Blue Breeze, Gumdrop Green Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Gumdrop Green, No Line Coloring Supplies: foam mounting tape, Spin & Slide Disc Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Copic markers, tape runner, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, sponge daubers, plastic eraser Flower Card: Stamps: Fresh Cut Flowers Background, LJD Geometric Leaves Die-namics: Twice the Thanks, Slanted Sentiment Strips, Oval STAX Set 2 Dye Ink: Berrylicious Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Black Licorice Specialty Papers: Silver Sparkle Supplies: foam mounting tape Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, Embossing Magic, plastic eraser, heat tool, spray adhesive

Hello and welcome to day 5 of the My Favorite Things March Release Countdown. For the next five days, we'll be sharing cards and projects featuring all of the new products coming out on March 12th at 10am EDT. For my cards today, I used the new Interactive Swing Die-namics along a bunch of other new products, to create 3 interactive swinging cards. For my first card, I combined the swing elements with the new Easter Bunnies stamp set (stay tuned for that one tomorrow!) and created an Easter design where the bunny actually swings on the card. I love this new die set because there are so many ways you can use it to create interactive cards. The second card features the newest Pure Innocence stamp set, and this one works great because she is actually on a swing in the stamped image. And last but not least, I used the new Sweet Friends with the Swing and used the treetop die from the Interactive Swing set, to create a cloud. :) If you want to see the Interactive Swing die in action, you can see how I created all 3 of these cards in today's video HERE on YouTube. Thanks so much for joining me for Day 5 of the March release countdown. Make sure to head over to the MFT blog for a closer look at the new products and more ideas using them. See you tomorrow for more countdown fun! 
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Hello and welcome back to Day Three of MFT’s March Release Countdown! Are you having fun yet!! I sure had fun with the whole release! Today we’re previewing SY Easter Bunnies Stamp Set, SY Easter Bunnies Die-namics, Purrfect Friends Stamp Set, Purrfect Friends Die-namics, Card-Sized Confetti Background, A2 Rectangle Frames Die-namics, and A2 Rectangle Shaker Pouches. Release is on March 12th at 10am Eastern so don’t forget! And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all the details! OK, first up, Easter bunnies!! so CUTE!! To begin, I stenciled a background using Grassy Edges and Sour Apple dye ink for the bottom and Ray of Light and Lemon Chiffon and Lemon Drop dye inks for the top. then I created a shaker element using the A2 Rectangle Frames Die-namics, foam tape, and a pastel assortment of sequins. I didn’t have any of the shaker pouches when I made this card so I used clear acetate card stock for the window. To make it easy to line the shaker element up on the card base I closed up the back with more clear acetate so I could see where I was adhering it once it was done. The images were stamped on No Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black hybrid ink, cut out with the coordinating Die-namics, colored with Copic markers, and popped up on the shaker front with foam tape. The sentiment was heat embossed on Heavyweight Vellum (I LOVE this stuff!!) and adhered with a drop of liquid glue behind a couple of letters and clear foam tape on the right side. ***** My second card has some cute kitties and baby ducks to charm you. I began with a Sweet Tooth card base and Added an A2 Rectangle Frames cut from Black Licorice card stock backed with a Mini Cloud Edges stenciled panel along with Sour Apple card stock cut with Grassy Fields Die-namics, all popped up on foam tape. I added another size frame, also with Grassy Fields Die-namics across the bottom with a different orientation. The sentiment was stamped at the bottom. The images were stamped with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink on No Line Coloring card stock, cut with the coordinating Die-namics, colored with Copic markers, and popped up in the scene with foam tape. I used the sentiment as inspiration for the design so arranged the kitties accordingly. I love these kitties and the little duckies! And that’s it for Day Three of MFT’s March Release Countdown! Thanks so much for stopping by—see you back tomorrow for Day Two! All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted. Bunny Card: Stamps: SY Easter Bunnies Die-namics: SY Easter Bunnies, Card-Sized Frames, Slanted Sentiment Strips Stencils: Ray of Light, Grassy Edges Dye Ink: Sour Apple, Lemon Chiffon, Lemon Drop Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, No Line Coloring Specialty Papers: Heavyweight Vellum Supplies: foam mounting tape Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Copic markers, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, Embossing Magic, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, plastic eraser, Heat Resistant Acetate, heat tool, clear foam tape Cat Card: Stamps: Purrfect Friends Die-namics: Purrfect Friends, Card-Sized Frames, Grassy Fields Stencils: Mini Cloud Edges Dye Ink: Blue Breeze Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Black Licorice, Sour Apple, No Line Coloring Supplies: foam mounting tape Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Copic markers, tape runner, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, plastic eraser

It's the final countdown day of My Favorite Things March Release! All new products will go on sale tomorrow, March 6th at 9PM EST in the MFT Store. Today I'm sharing a card using the So Many YAYs Die-namics and Yay for You stamp set, which were part of a recent card kit and will now be sold separately. I've been playing with alcohol inks, but this time, I used Copic marker refills and the Copic colorless blender on Yupo paper. The results were almost the same as with alcohol inks and there are a lot more colors to choose from. I dropped several colors of reinkers on a sheet of white Yupo paper and let the colors move with the colorless blender. I let it dry overnight, then cut the panel with a Mod Rectangle STAX die. The YAY was cut from the panel and the negative space was backed with adhesive tape. The YAY was also cut from silver glitter card stock and the letters were popped into the respective spaces on the panel. The second part of the sentiment was white embossed below the YAY and the card was finished off with sequins. Visit today's countdown post at My Favorite Things for more peeks at the March release and leave a comment there for a chance to win a $75 prize. Hope to see you tomorrow for the New Product Launch!

Hello and welcome to the MFT March Release Countdown Day 5! I am so excited to share my projects as the newest MFT Design Team Member! You're going to love this release as it's packed with so many amazing new goodies! My card today features the Delightful Dinosaurs Set combined with the super fun Volcano Die-namics and Lava You Stamp Set. I couldn't resist using the Volcano Die-namics because the optional slider element that comes with it is so much fun! To start, I stamped my T-Rex onto Neenah Solar White 110 lb card stock and colored him with Copic Sketch Markers. I then worked on my background scene. For the sky, I blended some Broken China Distress Ink onto smooth white cardstock using the Cloud Stencil. I then diecut some Stitched Mountainside Hills from Gravel Grey and Kraft Card Stock. For the water and lakeside soil area, I used the Beach Scene Builder Die-namics. I blended some Cracked Pistachio, Peacock Feathers and Chipped Sapphire Distress Inks to resemble water. I then added some tufts of grass from the You're Rawr-some Set and a "rock" from the BB Icebergs Die-namics. To create the volcano, I used the Volcano Die-namics and the included slider dies. For the volcano itself, I diecut it from smooth white card stock and colored it with some grey copic markers. I did the same for the lava but used a mix of orange and red copics. I used the Lava You Stamp Set for both my heat embossed sentiment and for the word "PULL" which is stamped at the top of the pull tab. Make sure to visit today's countdown post at the My Favorite Things Blog for more sneak peeks of the March release and for more inspiration from the other MFT Design Team Members. Leave a comment on the MFT blog for a chance to win a $75 prize! Thank you for stopping by! See you again tomorrow for some more sneak peaks! Happy card making, Rachel

Welcome to the March 2019 MFT Release. Today we are sneaking some adorable new products including the dies and stamps to create this moving swing card.... Although you can't see it in this blog post... the swing moves back and forth. It's so fun! The swing dies also have this fun tree top die to hide the elements behind. I am guessing there will be lots more swings to see today! Plus lots of other new stamps and dies from the March Release. Thanks so much for stopping by today! Come back tomorrow for Day 4! Have a great day! _____________________________________ FIND ME OVER ON: Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison) YouTube: Soapbox Creations Facebook: Soapbox Creations All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post. These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you! :) Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!

Hello, welcome to Day Five of MFT’s March Release!! I am so in love with this release and I’ve had so much fun playing with these new products. Release is on March 12 at 10am Eastern so mark your calendars. Today we’re previewing Interactive Swing Die-namics, Spin & Slide Discs, PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Stamp Set, PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Die-namics, Sweet Friends Stamp Set, Sweet Friends Die-namics, and Fresh-Cut Flowers Background. Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all of today’s details and more samples from the MFT Design Team. OMGoodness, this Pure Innocence set and Interactive Swing Die-namics is a match made in Heaven! I’m going to show you how I assembled the mechanism for this adorable interactive card so settle back. This post is photo-heavy but I tried to combine steps in a photo where I could. This really is SO easy to do and I love it! Before I start showing the steps, here’s a little video showing the action: Isn’t that just the cutest??? OK, so here’s what you will need. I already stamped the image on No-Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink, cut it out with the coordinating Die-namics, and colored it with Copic markers. You will also need a card base, a card front, and the dies you see pictured along with card stock for the tree top and some stencils, ink, and a Spin & Slide Disc. The next thing I did was decide where the mechanism was going to go, based on where I wanted the stamped image to go. So I lined it up on this die to get the position right. I knew I was going to stamp the sentiment at the very bottom so I left room for that. Next I cut that long piece from scrap white card stock, put it back in place on the card front panel, and traced the inside of the circle with pencil. Then I created the background with Mini Cloud Edges and Grassy Edges Stencils, Blue Breeze and Gumdrop Green Premium Dye Inks. Then I cut the circle I penciled in the last step using the smaller of the circle dies and cut a piece of scrap white card stock with the larger circle die. I also cut the tree top from Gumdrop Green card stock and did some sponging to add a little dimension. Here I’ve positioned the card front on the card base and glued the Spin & Slide Disc to the card base with liquid glue after stamping the sentiment at the bottom with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. Next I added foam tape the back of the card front and the tree top—be careful where this is placed to avoid impingement when the swing is working. I adhered the image to the long white die cut and added a penny to the bottom of the image—the weight will keep it hanging straight when it’s not swinging plus add momentum. Then I turned the card front over, placed the hole over the adhered Spin & Slide Disc, added the long piece over the disc, and adhered the larger circle die cut on the disc with liquid glue, which keeps the swing from coming off the disc. The only thing left to do at this point is adhere the tree top and you’re done! See? Easy Peasy! I hope you’ll give this Stamp Set and Die-namics a try—it really is easy and fun! ***** My second card today is much simpler and straightforward :) I’m using Cut Flowers Background as a focal point and it is awesome. I began by cutting a larger Oval STAX Die-namics from some white card stock as a stencil and used it to sponge the background with Berrylicious Premium Dye Ink then stamped the background stamp with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. I usually use a separate panel for my card front so if I mess up (a not uncommon occurrence, LOL), I don’t ruin a card base. If I’m stamping something over a sponged background I’ve found hybrid ink keeps the image crisper than using more dye ink. Then I added a heat embossed sentiment from LJD Geometric Leaves Stamp Set and a die cut from Twice the Thanks Die-namics, cut once from Silver Sparkle card stock and twice from Black Licorice card stock, stacked together and adhered directly to the card front. And that’s it from me for Day Five of MFT’s March Release Countdown! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for Day Four and more fun! All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted. Swing Card: Stamps: PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Die-namics: Start Each Day with a "Whee", Interactive Swing Stencils: Mini Cloud Edges, Grassy Edges Dye Ink: Blue Breeze, Gumdrop Green Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Gumdrop Green, No Line Coloring Supplies: foam mounting tape, Spin & Slide Disc Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Copic markers, tape runner, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, sponge daubers, plastic eraser Flower Card: Stamps: Fresh Cut Flowers Background, LJD Geometric Leaves Die-namics: Twice the Thanks, Slanted Sentiment Strips, Oval STAX Set 2 Dye Ink: Berrylicious Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Black Licorice Specialty Papers: Silver Sparkle Supplies: foam mounting tape Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, Embossing Magic, plastic eraser, heat tool, spray adhesive

Each week we see fantastic projects featuring My Favorite Things product, and we're always so thrilled to see what our customers and followers are creating! Today, we'd like to shine the spotlight on some awesome projects that have caught our attention in another edition of You've Been Spotted. If you see your project featured, feel free to post this image on your blog and link to this post to show the world that you were spotted by My Favorite Things! Maria Russell Maria created a soft, cloud-filled sky on the background panel of her card and added a rectangle panel on top with her focal images and sentiment. We love the embossed honeycomb pattern and the beautifully colored images. Guyta Faulkner Birthday cards are always in high demand and can be so fun to create! Guyta constructed an entire chick-a-dee family on her card, complete with party hats and balloons. She achieved amazing realism on her stamped images with no-line coloring and dimensional shading. Wendie Hilberdink Wendie's spring themed card brings us joy - from the no-line coloring on her bunny, to the incredible detail in the grass, to the stunning bubbles she added to the background, we simply adore this sweet scene. Kjersti Bakken Halloween might be a while away, but after seeing Kjersti's card, we're pretty sure it's okay to tell someone we're 'bats' about them all year round. Using a single image to create a stamped background is a great way to stretch your stamps and build new looks. Svetlana Pavlova A critter on a string of balloons is cute all on its own, but the addition of a slider channel to make the balloons float into the air takes Svetlana's card to a whole new level. We love the colorful scene she created with a fun, interactive element, sure to surprise the lucky recipient! Supplies featured in today's cards: Which design is your favorite this week? Be sure to leave these talented folks some love. And who knows? You might be spotted sometime soon!

Hi everyone! Happy Friday! It’s time to begin the countdown to the FABULOUS March MFT Release! All of the incredible new products will be released on Tuesday, March 6th at 9PM EDT right HERE in the MFT Boutique! Today I have a card to share with you using the awesome new Anything-but-Basic Friendship set and the Friend Duo Die-namics! LOVE! This card was SUPER fun to create! I began with a panel of Smooth White Card Stock cut using the A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Die-namics. I sponged on Wilted Violet Distress Oxide Ink and the gorgeous new Shaded Lilac Distress Oxide Ink, and I tried to create a tie-dye look. Once I had the colors blended, I spritzed the panel with water, and when dry, spritzed on some watered down white acrylic paint. I cut “friend” four times from Smooth White Card Stock using the Friend Duo Die-namics, and I layered them together and then added the die-cut to the front of the card. I stamped “You Get Me. Thank You.” from Anything-but-Basic Friendship using Versamark Ink and then heat embossed the sentiment using White Detail Embossing Powder. I layered the panel onto a panel of Smooth White Card Stock cut using the A2 Rectangle STAX 1 Die-namics, and then layered again using a panel of patterned paper from the Black & White Stripes Paper Pack cut with the A2 Rectangle STAX 2 Die-namics. I added rhinestones to finish off my card! Thanks SO much for stopping by! Please head over to the MFT Blog to check out what the rest of the team has created, and for a chance to win an MFT Gift Certificate!

Hello, welcome to Day Five of MFT’s March Release!! I am so in love with this release and I’ve had so much fun playing with these new products. Release is on March 12 at 10am Eastern so mark your calendars. Today we’re previewing Interactive Swing Die-namics, Spin & Slide Discs, PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Stamp Set, PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Die-namics, Sweet Friends Stamp Set, Sweet Friends Die-namics, and Fresh-Cut Flowers Background. Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all of today’s details and more samples from the MFT Design Team. OMGoodness, this Pure Innocence set and Interactive Swing Die-namics is a match made in Heaven! I’m going to show you how I assembled the mechanism for this adorable interactive card so settle back. This post is photo-heavy but I tried to combine steps in a photo where I could. This really is SO easy to do and I love it! Before I start showing the steps, here’s a little video showing the action: Isn’t that just the cutest??? OK, so here’s what you will need. I already stamped the image on No-Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink, cut it out with the coordinating Die-namics, and colored it with Copic markers. You will also need a card base, a card front, and the dies you see pictured along with card stock for the tree top and some stencils, ink, and a Spin & Slide Disc. The next thing I did was decide where the mechanism was going to go, based on where I wanted the stamped image to go. So I lined it up on this die to get the position right. I knew I was going to stamp the sentiment at the very bottom so I left room for that. Next I cut that long piece from scrap white card stock, put it back in place on the card front panel, and traced the inside of the circle with pencil. Then I created the background with Mini Cloud Edges and Grassy Edges Stencils, Blue Breeze and Gumdrop Green Premium Dye Inks. Then I cut the circle I penciled in the last step using the smaller of the circle dies and cut a piece of scrap white card stock with the larger circle die. I also cut the tree top from Gumdrop Green card stock and did some sponging to add a little dimension. Here I’ve positioned the card front on the card base and glued the Spin & Slide Disc to the card base with liquid glue after stamping the sentiment at the bottom with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. Next I added foam tape the back of the card front and the tree top—be careful where this is placed to avoid impingement when the swing is working. I adhered the image to the long white die cut and added a penny to the bottom of the image—the weight will keep it hanging straight when it’s not swinging plus add momentum. Then I turned the card front over, placed the hole over the adhered Spin & Slide Disc, added the long piece over the disc, and adhered the larger circle die cut on the disc with liquid glue, which keeps the swing from coming off the disc. The only thing left to do at this point is adhere the tree top and you’re done! See? Easy Peasy! I hope you’ll give this Stamp Set and Die-namics a try—it really is easy and fun! ***** My second card today is much simpler and straightforward :) I’m using Cut Flowers Background as a focal point and it is awesome. I began by cutting a larger Oval STAX Die-namics from some white card stock as a stencil and used it to sponge the background with Berrylicious Premium Dye Ink then stamped the background stamp with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. I usually use a separate panel for my card front so if I mess up (a not uncommon occurrence, LOL), I don’t ruin a card base. If I’m stamping something over a sponged background I’ve found hybrid ink keeps the image crisper than using more dye ink. Then I added a heat embossed sentiment from LJD Geometric Leaves Stamp Set and a die cut from Twice the Thanks Die-namics, cut once from Silver Sparkle card stock and twice from Black Licorice card stock, stacked together and adhered directly to the card front. And that’s it from me for Day Five of MFT’s March Release Countdown! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for Day Four and more fun! All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted. Swing Card: Stamps: PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Die-namics: Start Each Day with a "Whee", Interactive Swing Stencils: Mini Cloud Edges, Grassy Edges Dye Ink: Blue Breeze, Gumdrop Green Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Gumdrop Green, No Line Coloring Supplies: foam mounting tape, Spin & Slide Disc Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Copic markers, tape runner, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, sponge daubers, plastic eraser Flower Card: Stamps: Fresh Cut Flowers Background, LJD Geometric Leaves Die-namics: Twice the Thanks, Slanted Sentiment Strips, Oval STAX Set 2 Dye Ink: Berrylicious Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Black Licorice Specialty Papers: Silver Sparkle Supplies: foam mounting tape Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, Embossing Magic, plastic eraser, heat tool, spray adhesive

HI everyone! Happy Sunday! We are getting closer and closer to the March MFT Release! All of the FABULOUS new products will be released on Tuesday, March 6th at 9PM EDT right HERE in the MFT Boutique! Today I have a card to share with you using the ADORABLE new Best in the West, Best in the West Die-namics and Sunrise Radiating Rays Stencil! I cannot even STAND how cute this set is! Seriously, cuteness overload!!! For my card, I began with a panel of Smooth White Card Stock and cut it using the A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Die-namics. I used the same STAX Die-namics to cut a panel of Chocolate Brown Prestige Card Stock, which I then cut again using the Stitched Snow Drifts Die-namics. Working with the Smooth White Card Stock panel, I sponged on Squeezed Lemonade Distress Oxide Ink, Spiced Marmalade Distress Oxide Ink and Wilted Violet Distress Oxide Ink and blended them for a sunset look. I used the new Sunrise Radiating Rays Stencil to sponge on more Spiced Marmalade Distress Oxide Ink. I then added the Chocolate Brown Prestige Card Stock panel for the “ground”. I cut the cowbear (haha), horse and fire from No-Line Coloring Card Stock using the Best In The West Die-namics and then stamped them with Best in the West using Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. I colored them with Copic Markers and then added them to the scene with Foam Tape. His lasso was cut from Brown Paper Bag Prestige Card Stock, and I added shimmer to the fire using a Clear Wink of Stella Brush Marker. The sentiment panel was cut from Smooth White Card Stock using the Stitched Sentiment Strips Die-namics, and I stamped “Much Obliged” (love) from Best in the West using Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. Thanks SO much for stopping by! Please head over to the MFT Blog to check out what the rest of the team has created, and for a chance to win an MFT Gift Certificate!

Hello and welcome to day 5 of the My Favorite Things March Release Countdown. For the next five days, we'll be sharing cards and projects featuring all of the new products coming out on March 12th at 10am EDT. For my cards today, I used the new Interactive Swing Die-namics along a bunch of other new products, to create 3 interactive swinging cards. For my first card, I combined the swing elements with the new Easter Bunnies stamp set (stay tuned for that one tomorrow!) and created an Easter design where the bunny actually swings on the card. I love this new die set because there are so many ways you can use it to create interactive cards. The second card features the newest Pure Innocence stamp set, and this one works great because she is actually on a swing in the stamped image. And last but not least, I used the new Sweet Friends with the Swing and used the treetop die from the Interactive Swing set, to create a cloud. :) If you want to see the Interactive Swing die in action, you can see how I created all 3 of these cards in today's video HERE on YouTube. Thanks so much for joining me for Day 5 of the March release countdown. Make sure to head over to the MFT blog for a closer look at the new products and more ideas using them. See you tomorrow for more countdown fun! 
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We're halfway through My Favorite Things March Release Countdown. All new products go on sale Tuesday, March 6th at 9PM EST in the MFT Store. Today I'm sharing this month's Pure Innocence--Somebunny Sweet--paired with a new rectangle STAX. The little girl and her bunny were stamped and colored with Copics markers on white card stock. I grounded her with some drawn in grass, then cut the image with the Elegant Rectangle STAX. She looked a little lonely on the hill, so I added a bunny, chick, and butterfly from Spring Friends. The panel was adhered to a white card base covered with pink plaid paper. I finished off the card with the stamped sentiment. Visit today's countdown post at My Favorite Things for more peeks at the March release and leave a comment there for a chance to win a $75 prize!

Hello, welcome to Day Five of MFT’s March Release!! I am so in love with this release and I’ve had so much fun playing with these new products. Release is on March 12 at 10am Eastern so mark your calendars. Today we’re previewing Interactive Swing Die-namics, Spin & Slide Discs, PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Stamp Set, PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Die-namics, Sweet Friends Stamp Set, Sweet Friends Die-namics, and Fresh-Cut Flowers Background. Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all of today’s details and more samples from the MFT Design Team. OMGoodness, this Pure Innocence set and Interactive Swing Die-namics is a match made in Heaven! I’m going to show you how I assembled the mechanism for this adorable interactive card so settle back. This post is photo-heavy but I tried to combine steps in a photo where I could. This really is SO easy to do and I love it! Before I start showing the steps, here’s a little video showing the action: Isn’t that just the cutest??? OK, so here’s what you will need. I already stamped the image on No-Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink, cut it out with the coordinating Die-namics, and colored it with Copic markers. You will also need a card base, a card front, and the dies you see pictured along with card stock for the tree top and some stencils, ink, and a Spin & Slide Disc. The next thing I did was decide where the mechanism was going to go, based on where I wanted the stamped image to go. So I lined it up on this die to get the position right. I knew I was going to stamp the sentiment at the very bottom so I left room for that. Next I cut that long piece from scrap white card stock, put it back in place on the card front panel, and traced the inside of the circle with pencil. Then I created the background with Mini Cloud Edges and Grassy Edges Stencils, Blue Breeze and Gumdrop Green Premium Dye Inks. Then I cut the circle I penciled in the last step using the smaller of the circle dies and cut a piece of scrap white card stock with the larger circle die. I also cut the tree top from Gumdrop Green card stock and did some sponging to add a little dimension. Here I’ve positioned the card front on the card base and glued the Spin & Slide Disc to the card base with liquid glue after stamping the sentiment at the bottom with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. Next I added foam tape the back of the card front and the tree top—be careful where this is placed to avoid impingement when the swing is working. I adhered the image to the long white die cut and added a penny to the bottom of the image—the weight will keep it hanging straight when it’s not swinging plus add momentum. Then I turned the card front over, placed the hole over the adhered Spin & Slide Disc, added the long piece over the disc, and adhered the larger circle die cut on the disc with liquid glue, which keeps the swing from coming off the disc. The only thing left to do at this point is adhere the tree top and you’re done! See? Easy Peasy! I hope you’ll give this Stamp Set and Die-namics a try—it really is easy and fun! ***** My second card today is much simpler and straightforward :) I’m using Cut Flowers Background as a focal point and it is awesome. I began by cutting a larger Oval STAX Die-namics from some white card stock as a stencil and used it to sponge the background with Berrylicious Premium Dye Ink then stamped the background stamp with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. I usually use a separate panel for my card front so if I mess up (a not uncommon occurrence, LOL), I don’t ruin a card base. If I’m stamping something over a sponged background I’ve found hybrid ink keeps the image crisper than using more dye ink. Then I added a heat embossed sentiment from LJD Geometric Leaves Stamp Set and a die cut from Twice the Thanks Die-namics, cut once from Silver Sparkle card stock and twice from Black Licorice card stock, stacked together and adhered directly to the card front. And that’s it from me for Day Five of MFT’s March Release Countdown! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for Day Four and more fun! All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted. Swing Card: Stamps: PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Die-namics: Start Each Day with a "Whee", Interactive Swing Stencils: Mini Cloud Edges, Grassy Edges Dye Ink: Blue Breeze, Gumdrop Green Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Gumdrop Green, No Line Coloring Supplies: foam mounting tape, Spin & Slide Disc Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Copic markers, tape runner, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, sponge daubers, plastic eraser Flower Card: Stamps: Fresh Cut Flowers Background, LJD Geometric Leaves Die-namics: Twice the Thanks, Slanted Sentiment Strips, Oval STAX Set 2 Dye Ink: Berrylicious Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Black Licorice Specialty Papers: Silver Sparkle Supplies: foam mounting tape Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, Embossing Magic, plastic eraser, heat tool, spray adhesive

Hello crafty friends, blessed Sunday! Welcome to the My Favorite Things March Release Countdown Day 3. My card today features the Critter Clan Stamp Set and the Blueprints 31 Die-namics. To create …

Today we’ll be creating a winter scene card created with recently released Mama Elephant Slim Highlands Creative Cuts! This die is great to set the scene for anything you dream up all season long. Since the holidays are just around the corner and the weather is getting colder each day, I thought it would be […]

Hello and welcome to day 5 of the My Favorite Things March 2017 release countdown. For the next five days we're counting down to the release of the newest products from MFT! I'm so excited to share all of the new products with you! ;) For today's card I used the new Sow Much Cuteness stamp set along with some older dies to create a bright and colourful diecut inlay scene. I created a diecut inlay scene by running a single panel of cardstock through my diecutting machine multiple times with various dies and then I inked each individual piece and glued them all back together on my card base. Before adding them to the card, I spritzed each one with water and dabbed it off with a paper towel to give them a distressed look. Once I had them all adhered back on, I stamped, coloured and diecut the two pigs and the butterfly from the Sow Much Cuteness stamp set. I added the images to the card and then I stamped my sentiment (from the same stamp set), onto the cloud area of the card since there was so much open white space. Make sure to head over to the MFT blog for more projects from the design team using the upcoming release. The new release will officially be available on March 7th at 9pm EST in the MFT online store! See you tomorrow for more countdown fun! Supplies InLinkz.com Share:facebook - twitter - pinterest My Favorite Things March Release Countdown | Day 5

It's time for MFT's March Release Replay, when the Creative Team shares more ideas and inspiration using the recent release. Here's my project--a sushi date with a Ninja! A watercolor panel was cut with Blueprints 29 and ink distressed with several colors of Distress inks, then spattered with water. The ninja, sushi, and tray (and wasabi!) were colored with Copics and cut with their respective Die-namics. I adhered the ninja, popped up the tray full of sushi over him, and added a strip of striped paper for a bit of interest. I added the sentiment and finished off the card with White Nuvo Drops. Visit today's Release Replay post at My Favorite Things for more inspiration from the Creative Team using the March Release. InLinkz.com

Hello and welcome to Day Four of MFT’s March Release Countdown!! Today we’re previewing BB Best in Show Stamp Set, BB Best in Show Die-namics, Just Ducky Stamp Set, Just Ducky Die-namics, and Ray of Light Stencil. Release is on March 12th at 10am Eastern so mark your calendars! And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all the details. For my first card I’m using the new Birdie Brown Best in Show Stamp Set and Die-namics. Funnily enough, I recently watched a little of the Westminster Dog Show and I recognized the course stations so it was fun to put them on this card. I started by doing a watercolor wash on some Ranger Watercolor paper with Peerless Watercolors. When it was dry I splattered it with clean water and black acrylic ink to add some interest and popped it up on the card base with foam tape. The images were stamped on No Line Coloring Card Stock with Extreme Black Hybrid ink, cut out with the coordinating Die-namics, and colored them with Copic markers then added them to the card front with foam tape. To finish off, I added some stars cut with Tag Builder Blueprints 4 Die-namics from Gold Shine and Gold Sparkle card stocks and either adhered them directly to the card front or popped them up on foam. I love how this turned out! ***** For my second card, I created a fun little scene. I started by creating my background by first sponging the bottom of the card front with some Lemon Chiffon Premium Dye Ink as a base, then stencil the new Ray of Light Stencil with Lemon Drop Premium Dye ink. At the top I sponged some Blue Breeze dye ink. Next I added Stitched Valley Die-namics cut from Gumdrop Green card stock and Grassy Fields Die-namics cut from Sour Apple card stock stamped with the sentiment. The images were stamped with Extreme Black Hybrid ink, cut with the coordinating Die-namics, colored with Copic markers, and popped up in the scene with foam tape. And that’s it from me today! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for Day Three of MFT’s March Release Countdown! All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted. Dog Card: Stamps: BB Best in Show Die-namics: BB Best in Show, Tag Builder Blueprints 4 Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, No Line Coloring Specialty Papers: Gold Shine, Gold Sparkle Supplies: foam mounting tape Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Copic markers, Ranger Watercolor paper, tape runner, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, Mini Mister, water brush, plastic eraser, Peerless Watercolors Duck Card: Stamps: Just Ducky Die-namics: Just Ducky, Stitched Valley, Grassy Fields Stencils: Ray of Light Dye Ink: Lemon Chiffon, Lemon Drop, Blue Breeze Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Gumdrop Green, Sour Apple, No Line Coloring Supplies: foam mounting tape Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Copic markers, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, tape runner, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, plastic eraser, black acrylic ink, small art brush, Mini Mister

Hi everyone! Happy Friday! It’s time to begin the countdown to the FABULOUS March MFT Release!! All of the amazing new goodies will be released on Tuesday, March 7th at 9PM EST right HERE in the MFT Boutique! Today I have a card to share with you using the ADORABLE new Sow Much Cuteness, Sow Much Cuteness Die-namics and the Graphic Grid Paper Pack! I LOVE these little piggies! I cut the pigs, flowers and the butterfly from X-Press It Blending Card using the Sow Much Cuteness Die-namics and then stamped them with Sow Much Cuteness using Black Licorice Hybrid Ink. I colored them with Copic Markers and added detail to the butterfly and the piggy’s cheeks using a White Gel Pen. The main panel was cut from the Graphic Grid Paper Pack for the “sky” using Blueprints 1 Die-namics, and I added a panel of Green Room Prestige Card Stock, also cut with Blueprints 1 Die-namics, and trimmed down, for the “grass”. I stamped “I’M YOUR PIGGEST FAN”, from Sow Much Cuteness, using Versamark Ink and then heat embossed it with White Detail Embossing Powder. I adhered the flowers, along with a trio of clouds cut from Smooth White Card Stock using the Puffy Clouds Die-namics, and then added the pigs, popping them up with Foam Tape. Sow Much Cuteness Die-namics Sow Much Cuteness Die-namics Puffy Clouds Blueprints 1 Die-namics Blueprints 2 Die-namics Graphic Grid Paper Pack Green Room Prestige Card Stock Smooth White Card Stock Blending Card by X-Press It Hybrid Ink Pad Black Licorice InLinkz.com Thanks SO much for stopping by! Please head over to the MFT Blog to check out what the rest of the team has created today, and for a chance to win an MFT Gift Certificate!

Welcome! It's that time--March My Favorite Things Stamps Release time, that is! I chose the So Many Yays Die-namics and Yay for You stamp set to create a card that I thought would work well for a graduation card. I used blue and green distress inks to watercolor a sheet of watercolor paper and die-cut my "Yay" from that sheet. I used a loaded brush to flick a spatter pattern on my background and then added one spritz of water to soften the spatter a bit. Finally, I added a few little 3 and 4 mm clear round drops--love those tiny ones! My son just told me that he needs ten thank you notes for robotics club to send out. I think I'll be casing this same design, but using the MFT Die-namics You Trio and All About You for his card set! All of the new March products are...

Hello and welcome to day 2 of the My Favorite Things March 2017 release countdown. For the next five days we're counting down to the release of the newest products from MFT! I'm so excited to share all of the new products with you! ;) For today's project I created three baby gift tags using the new Bundle of Baby Clothes Die-namics, Welcome Baby Stamp set and Baby Rattle Die-namics. I used the large tag die from the Blueprints 9 Die-namics to create the foundations for the tags and then I decorated each of them using various products from the new release. I created a generic shaker tag using the Baby Rattle Die-namics and the 2" shaker pouches and I added a sentiment from the Welcome Baby stamp set. For the second two tags I used the Bundle of Baby Clothes Die-namics and created a boy and a girl themed tag. These tags are a part of the March release free classes that we share each month, so make sure to check it out tomorrow night for a downloadable PDF and a video sharing how I created my tags. Make sure to head over to the MFT blog for more projects from the design team using the upcoming release. The new release will officially be available on March 7th at 9pm EST in the MFT online store! See you tomorrow for more countdown fun! Supplies InLinkz.com Share:facebook - twitter - pinterest My Favorite Things March Release Countdown | Day 2

Hello and welcome back to Day Three of MFT’s March Release Countdown! Are you having fun yet!! I sure had fun with the whole release! Today we’re previewing SY Easter Bunnies Stamp Set, SY Easter Bunnies Die-namics, Purrfect Friends Stamp Set, Purrfect Friends Die-namics, Card-Sized Confetti Background, A2 Rectangle Frames Die-namics, and A2 Rectangle Shaker Pouches. Release is on March 12th at 10am Eastern so don’t forget! And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all the details! OK, first up, Easter bunnies!! so CUTE!! To begin, I stenciled a background using Grassy Edges and Sour Apple dye ink for the bottom and Ray of Light and Lemon Chiffon and Lemon Drop dye inks for the top. then I created a shaker element using the A2 Rectangle Frames Die-namics, foam tape, and a pastel assortment of sequins. I didn’t have any of the shaker pouches when I made this card so I used clear acetate card stock for the window. To make it easy to line the shaker element up on the card base I closed up the back with more clear acetate so I could see where I was adhering it once it was done. The images were stamped on No Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black hybrid ink, cut out with the coordinating Die-namics, colored with Copic markers, and popped up on the shaker front with foam tape. The sentiment was heat embossed on Heavyweight Vellum (I LOVE this stuff!!) and adhered with a drop of liquid glue behind a couple of letters and clear foam tape on the right side. ***** My second card has some cute kitties and baby ducks to charm you. I began with a Sweet Tooth card base and Added an A2 Rectangle Frames cut from Black Licorice card stock backed with a Mini Cloud Edges stenciled panel along with Sour Apple card stock cut with Grassy Fields Die-namics, all popped up on foam tape. I added another size frame, also with Grassy Fields Die-namics across the bottom with a different orientation. The sentiment was stamped at the bottom. The images were stamped with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink on No Line Coloring card stock, cut with the coordinating Die-namics, colored with Copic markers, and popped up in the scene with foam tape. I used the sentiment as inspiration for the design so arranged the kitties accordingly. I love these kitties and the little duckies! And that’s it for Day Three of MFT’s March Release Countdown! Thanks so much for stopping by—see you back tomorrow for Day Two! All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted. Bunny Card: Stamps: SY Easter Bunnies Die-namics: SY Easter Bunnies, Card-Sized Frames, Slanted Sentiment Strips Stencils: Ray of Light, Grassy Edges Dye Ink: Sour Apple, Lemon Chiffon, Lemon Drop Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, No Line Coloring Specialty Papers: Heavyweight Vellum Supplies: foam mounting tape Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Copic markers, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, Embossing Magic, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, plastic eraser, Heat Resistant Acetate, heat tool, clear foam tape Cat Card: Stamps: Purrfect Friends Die-namics: Purrfect Friends, Card-Sized Frames, Grassy Fields Stencils: Mini Cloud Edges Dye Ink: Blue Breeze Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Black Licorice, Sour Apple, No Line Coloring Supplies: foam mounting tape Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Copic markers, tape runner, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, plastic eraser

Howdy friends! We are at Day 3 of the MFT Countdown and I have an adorable new set to share with you today. This new set is called Best in the West. It has several adorable images that are so much to color. I used 2 more new products on this card.... the Elegant Rectangle STAX and the Sunrise Radiating Rays Stencil. First, I used the Elegant Rectangles to create a layered background. On the top layer, I colored up a little scene using the Cloud Stencil and the Drifts and Hills Stencil. On top of the background scene, I added in the new Sunrise Radiating Rays stencil. I colored up the fence and horse images and then added in some flowers from the new Beautiful Day. To finish off this card, I die cut the smallest Stitched Fishtail and heat embossed the sentiment. I am so glad you stopped in. We have 2 more days till release day so I hope you will stop by tomorrow. Everything you see this week will be available Tuesday, March 6th at 8pm CST. Leave a comment and tell me what is on your wishlist so far! Thanks for stopping in!

Hello and welcome to day 4 of the My Favorite Things March 2017 release countdown. For the next five days we're counting down to the rel...

Hey, everyone, welcome to Day Three of MFT’s March Release Countdown! We’re halfway through but we have lots more to show you before Release on March 6th at 9pm! Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog today to get all the details! Today we’re previewing Somebunny Sweet Stamp Set, Somebunny Sweet Die-namics, Hoppy Friends Stamp Set, Hoppy Friends Die-namics, Best in the West Stamp Set, Best in the West Die-namics, and Elegant Rectangle STAX Die-namics. Heh, heh, I just love this adorable bear out on the range with his horse and rooster! What a delightful scene they create! I started by creating my background by sponging the bottom part of some Smooth White card stock with Kraft dye ink and the top with Blue Breeze dye ink and Mini Cloud Edges Stencil. Then I stamped all my images with Extreme Black hybrid ink, colored them with Copic markers and cut them out with the coordinating Die-namics. I stamped the sentiment at the bottom, arranged my images and popped them up on foam mounting tape for dimension and was done! Love this! And that’s it for Day Three of MFT’s March Release Countdown! Thanks SO much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for Day Two! All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted. Stamps: Best in the West Die-namics: Best in the West Stencils: Mini Cloud Edges Dye Ink: Blue Breeze, Kraft Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Smooth White, No-Line Coloring Supplies: foam mounting tape, E-Z Runner, Multi Medium Matte Glue Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, Copics, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine

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Hello, welcome to Day Five of MFT’s March Release!! I am so in love with this release and I’ve had so much fun playing with these new products. Release is on March 12 at 10am Eastern so mark your calendars. Today we’re previewing Interactive Swing Die-namics, Spin & Slide Discs, PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Stamp Set, PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Die-namics, Sweet Friends Stamp Set, Sweet Friends Die-namics, and Fresh-Cut Flowers Background. Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all of today’s details and more samples from the MFT Design Team. OMGoodness, this Pure Innocence set and Interactive Swing Die-namics is a match made in Heaven! I’m going to show you how I assembled the mechanism for this adorable interactive card so settle back. This post is photo-heavy but I tried to combine steps in a photo where I could. This really is SO easy to do and I love it! Before I start showing the steps, here’s a little video showing the action: Isn’t that just the cutest??? OK, so here’s what you will need. I already stamped the image on No-Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink, cut it out with the coordinating Die-namics, and colored it with Copic markers. You will also need a card base, a card front, and the dies you see pictured along with card stock for the tree top and some stencils, ink, and a Spin & Slide Disc. The next thing I did was decide where the mechanism was going to go, based on where I wanted the stamped image to go. So I lined it up on this die to get the position right. I knew I was going to stamp the sentiment at the very bottom so I left room for that. Next I cut that long piece from scrap white card stock, put it back in place on the card front panel, and traced the inside of the circle with pencil. Then I created the background with Mini Cloud Edges and Grassy Edges Stencils, Blue Breeze and Gumdrop Green Premium Dye Inks. Then I cut the circle I penciled in the last step using the smaller of the circle dies and cut a piece of scrap white card stock with the larger circle die. I also cut the tree top from Gumdrop Green card stock and did some sponging to add a little dimension. Here I’ve positioned the card front on the card base and glued the Spin & Slide Disc to the card base with liquid glue after stamping the sentiment at the bottom with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. Next I added foam tape the back of the card front and the tree top—be careful where this is placed to avoid impingement when the swing is working. I adhered the image to the long white die cut and added a penny to the bottom of the image—the weight will keep it hanging straight when it’s not swinging plus add momentum. Then I turned the card front over, placed the hole over the adhered Spin & Slide Disc, added the long piece over the disc, and adhered the larger circle die cut on the disc with liquid glue, which keeps the swing from coming off the disc. The only thing left to do at this point is adhere the tree top and you’re done! See? Easy Peasy! I hope you’ll give this Stamp Set and Die-namics a try—it really is easy and fun! ***** My second card today is much simpler and straightforward :) I’m using Cut Flowers Background as a focal point and it is awesome. I began by cutting a larger Oval STAX Die-namics from some white card stock as a stencil and used it to sponge the background with Berrylicious Premium Dye Ink then stamped the background stamp with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. I usually use a separate panel for my card front so if I mess up (a not uncommon occurrence, LOL), I don’t ruin a card base. If I’m stamping something over a sponged background I’ve found hybrid ink keeps the image crisper than using more dye ink. Then I added a heat embossed sentiment from LJD Geometric Leaves Stamp Set and a die cut from Twice the Thanks Die-namics, cut once from Silver Sparkle card stock and twice from Black Licorice card stock, stacked together and adhered directly to the card front. And that’s it from me for Day Five of MFT’s March Release Countdown! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for Day Four and more fun! All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted. Swing Card: Stamps: PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Die-namics: Start Each Day with a "Whee", Interactive Swing Stencils: Mini Cloud Edges, Grassy Edges Dye Ink: Blue Breeze, Gumdrop Green Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Gumdrop Green, No Line Coloring Supplies: foam mounting tape, Spin & Slide Disc Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Copic markers, tape runner, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, sponge daubers, plastic eraser Flower Card: Stamps: Fresh Cut Flowers Background, LJD Geometric Leaves Die-namics: Twice the Thanks, Slanted Sentiment Strips, Oval STAX Set 2 Dye Ink: Berrylicious Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Black Licorice Specialty Papers: Silver Sparkle Supplies: foam mounting tape Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, Embossing Magic, plastic eraser, heat tool, spray adhesive

Hello and welcome to Day Four of MFT’s March Release Countdown! Today we’re previewing Ninja-mazing Stamp Set, Ninja-mazing Die-namics, Sushi Date Stamp Set, Sushi Date Die-namics, Good Fortune Stamp Set, Chinese Takeout Die-namics, Radiating Rays Stencil, and Black & White Basics Paper Pack. Release is on March 7th at 9pm Eastern so mark your calendars. And don’t forget to stop by the MFT Blog for all the release details. I have a couple of cards for you today using a few of these totally awesome products. I went CAS with my first card using Sushi Date stamp set and Sushi Date Die-namics. I stamped the images on X-Press It Blending Card with Black Licorice hybrid ink and colored them with Copic markers. I added a strip of Black & White Basics Paper Pack to the bottom of a Sweet Tooth card stock base then stamped the sentiment on more Sweet Tooth card stock. Before I popped the images up on foam mounting tape I added a simple background with Copic markers. ***** For my second card, I went a little scrappy ;-) I added strips of Black & White Basics Paper Pack to the sides of a Sweet Tooth card stock base then added a panel of Sweet Tooth card stock. Next is some Red Hot card stock stamped with Mesh Background and Black Licorice dye ink, adhered at a wonky angle. Next is more Sweet Tooth card stock dry embossed with Scrolled Background Stencil, also adhered at a wonky angle but popped up on foam mounting tape. Then I created my Chinese Takeout Die-namics, cut from Sweet Tooth card stock with a Silver Shine card stock handle. I stamped the images from Good Fortune stamp set with Red Hot dye ink and popped it up on foam. The chopsticks were cut from White Birch Wood Adhesive-Backed Sheet and the sleeve cut from the same patterned paper as the side strips. The fortune cookie was cut from Biscotti card stock and popped up on foam. The “fortune” slips in through a cut in the cookie and there’s a die to cut a coordinating slit into the card stock below so the entire fortune strip is hidden—except for the “Pull” sentiment. How clever is that?! My design allowed me to just slip it under the takeout box so I didn’t need to do that. And that’s it for Day Four of MFT’s March Release Countdown! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for Day Three! Sushi Date Hybrid Ink Pad Black Licorice Sweet Tooth Card Stock Black & White Basics Paper Pack Blending Card by X-Press It, 25 Pack Die-namics Sushi Date Foam Mounting Tape 1/2%u201D MISTI InLinkz.com Good Fortune BG Mesh Background Black Licorice Ink Premium Dye Ink Pad Red Hot Biscotti Prestige Card Stock Sweet Tooth Card Stock Red Hot Card Stock Black & White Basics Paper Pack Silver Shine Card Stock White Birch Adhesive-Backed Sheet Die-namics Chinese Takeout Stencil Scrolled Background Quickie Glue Pen Foam Mounting Tape 1/2%u201D Die-namics Embossing Pad Combo MISTI InLinkz.com ~Supplies~ Sushi Card: Stamps: Sushi Date (MFT) Ink: Black Licorice hybrid ink (MFT) Paper: Sweet Tooth card stock, Black & White Basics Paper Pack, X-Press It Blending Card (MFT) Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Sushi Date Die-namics, foam mounting tape, MISTI (MFT); Copic markers Takeout Card: Stamps: Good Fortune, Mesh Background (MFT) Ink: Black Licorice dye ink, Red Hot dye ink (MFT) Paper: Sweet Tooth card stock, Red Hot card stock, Biscotti card stock, Black & White Basics Paper Pack, Silver Shine card stock, White Birch Wood Adhesive-Backed Sheet (MFT) Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Chinese Takeout Die-namics, Scrolled background Stencil, foam mounting tape, Quickie Glue Pen, MISTI, Die-namics Embossing Pad Combo (MFT)

Hello, welcome to Day Five of MFT’s March Release!! I am so in love with this release and I’ve had so much fun playing with these new products. Release is on March 12 at 10am Eastern so mark your calendars. Today we’re previewing Interactive Swing Die-namics, Spin & Slide Discs, PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Stamp Set, PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Die-namics, Sweet Friends Stamp Set, Sweet Friends Die-namics, and Fresh-Cut Flowers Background. Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all of today’s details and more samples from the MFT Design Team. OMGoodness, this Pure Innocence set and Interactive Swing Die-namics is a match made in Heaven! I’m going to show you how I assembled the mechanism for this adorable interactive card so settle back. This post is photo-heavy but I tried to combine steps in a photo where I could. This really is SO easy to do and I love it! Before I start showing the steps, here’s a little video showing the action: Isn’t that just the cutest??? OK, so here’s what you will need. I already stamped the image on No-Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink, cut it out with the coordinating Die-namics, and colored it with Copic markers. You will also need a card base, a card front, and the dies you see pictured along with card stock for the tree top and some stencils, ink, and a Spin & Slide Disc. The next thing I did was decide where the mechanism was going to go, based on where I wanted the stamped image to go. So I lined it up on this die to get the position right. I knew I was going to stamp the sentiment at the very bottom so I left room for that. Next I cut that long piece from scrap white card stock, put it back in place on the card front panel, and traced the inside of the circle with pencil. Then I created the background with Mini Cloud Edges and Grassy Edges Stencils, Blue Breeze and Gumdrop Green Premium Dye Inks. Then I cut the circle I penciled in the last step using the smaller of the circle dies and cut a piece of scrap white card stock with the larger circle die. I also cut the tree top from Gumdrop Green card stock and did some sponging to add a little dimension. Here I’ve positioned the card front on the card base and glued the Spin & Slide Disc to the card base with liquid glue after stamping the sentiment at the bottom with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. Next I added foam tape the back of the card front and the tree top—be careful where this is placed to avoid impingement when the swing is working. I adhered the image to the long white die cut and added a penny to the bottom of the image—the weight will keep it hanging straight when it’s not swinging plus add momentum. Then I turned the card front over, placed the hole over the adhered Spin & Slide Disc, added the long piece over the disc, and adhered the larger circle die cut on the disc with liquid glue, which keeps the swing from coming off the disc. The only thing left to do at this point is adhere the tree top and you’re done! See? Easy Peasy! I hope you’ll give this Stamp Set and Die-namics a try—it really is easy and fun! ***** My second card today is much simpler and straightforward :) I’m using Cut Flowers Background as a focal point and it is awesome. I began by cutting a larger Oval STAX Die-namics from some white card stock as a stencil and used it to sponge the background with Berrylicious Premium Dye Ink then stamped the background stamp with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. I usually use a separate panel for my card front so if I mess up (a not uncommon occurrence, LOL), I don’t ruin a card base. If I’m stamping something over a sponged background I’ve found hybrid ink keeps the image crisper than using more dye ink. Then I added a heat embossed sentiment from LJD Geometric Leaves Stamp Set and a die cut from Twice the Thanks Die-namics, cut once from Silver Sparkle card stock and twice from Black Licorice card stock, stacked together and adhered directly to the card front. And that’s it from me for Day Five of MFT’s March Release Countdown! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for Day Four and more fun! All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted. Swing Card: Stamps: PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Die-namics: Start Each Day with a "Whee", Interactive Swing Stencils: Mini Cloud Edges, Grassy Edges Dye Ink: Blue Breeze, Gumdrop Green Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Gumdrop Green, No Line Coloring Supplies: foam mounting tape, Spin & Slide Disc Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Copic markers, tape runner, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, sponge daubers, plastic eraser Flower Card: Stamps: Fresh Cut Flowers Background, LJD Geometric Leaves Die-namics: Twice the Thanks, Slanted Sentiment Strips, Oval STAX Set 2 Dye Ink: Berrylicious Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Black Licorice Specialty Papers: Silver Sparkle Supplies: foam mounting tape Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, Embossing Magic, plastic eraser, heat tool, spray adhesive

Hello and welcome to Day Four of MFT’s March Release Countdown!! Today we’re previewing BB Best in Show Stamp Set, BB Best in Show Die-namics, Just Ducky Stamp Set, Just Ducky Die-namics, and Ray of Light Stencil. Release is on March 12th at 10am Eastern so mark your calendars! And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all the details. For my first card I’m using the new Birdie Brown Best in Show Stamp Set and Die-namics. Funnily enough, I recently watched a little of the Westminster Dog Show and I recognized the course stations so it was fun to put them on this card. I started by doing a watercolor wash on some Ranger Watercolor paper with Peerless Watercolors. When it was dry I splattered it with clean water and black acrylic ink to add some interest and popped it up on the card base with foam tape. The images were stamped on No Line Coloring Card Stock with Extreme Black Hybrid ink, cut out with the coordinating Die-namics, and colored them with Copic markers then added them to the card front with foam tape. To finish off, I added some stars cut with Tag Builder Blueprints 4 Die-namics from Gold Shine and Gold Sparkle card stocks and either adhered them directly to the card front or popped them up on foam. I love how this turned out! ***** For my second card, I created a fun little scene. I started by creating my background by first sponging the bottom of the card front with some Lemon Chiffon Premium Dye Ink as a base, then stencil the new Ray of Light Stencil with Lemon Drop Premium Dye ink. At the top I sponged some Blue Breeze dye ink. Next I added Stitched Valley Die-namics cut from Gumdrop Green card stock and Grassy Fields Die-namics cut from Sour Apple card stock stamped with the sentiment. The images were stamped with Extreme Black Hybrid ink, cut with the coordinating Die-namics, colored with Copic markers, and popped up in the scene with foam tape. And that’s it from me today! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for Day Three of MFT’s March Release Countdown! All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted. Dog Card: Stamps: BB Best in Show Die-namics: BB Best in Show, Tag Builder Blueprints 4 Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, No Line Coloring Specialty Papers: Gold Shine, Gold Sparkle Supplies: foam mounting tape Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Copic markers, Ranger Watercolor paper, tape runner, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, Mini Mister, water brush, plastic eraser, Peerless Watercolors Duck Card: Stamps: Just Ducky Die-namics: Just Ducky, Stitched Valley, Grassy Fields Stencils: Ray of Light Dye Ink: Lemon Chiffon, Lemon Drop, Blue Breeze Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Gumdrop Green, Sour Apple, No Line Coloring Supplies: foam mounting tape Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Copic markers, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, tape runner, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, plastic eraser, black acrylic ink, small art brush, Mini Mister

Hello and welcome back to Day Three of MFT’s March Release Countdown! Are you having fun yet!! I sure had fun with the whole release! Today we’re previewing SY Easter Bunnies Stamp Set, SY Easter Bunnies Die-namics, Purrfect Friends Stamp Set, Purrfect Friends Die-namics, Card-Sized Confetti Background, A2 Rectangle Frames Die-namics, and A2 Rectangle Shaker Pouches. Release is on March 12th at 10am Eastern so don’t forget! And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all the details! OK, first up, Easter bunnies!! so CUTE!! To begin, I stenciled a background using Grassy Edges and Sour Apple dye ink for the bottom and Ray of Light and Lemon Chiffon and Lemon Drop dye inks for the top. then I created a shaker element using the A2 Rectangle Frames Die-namics, foam tape, and a pastel assortment of sequins. I didn’t have any of the shaker pouches when I made this card so I used clear acetate card stock for the window. To make it easy to line the shaker element up on the card base I closed up the back with more clear acetate so I could see where I was adhering it once it was done. The images were stamped on No Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black hybrid ink, cut out with the coordinating Die-namics, colored with Copic markers, and popped up on the shaker front with foam tape. The sentiment was heat embossed on Heavyweight Vellum (I LOVE this stuff!!) and adhered with a drop of liquid glue behind a couple of letters and clear foam tape on the right side. ***** My second card has some cute kitties and baby ducks to charm you. I began with a Sweet Tooth card base and Added an A2 Rectangle Frames cut from Black Licorice card stock backed with a Mini Cloud Edges stenciled panel along with Sour Apple card stock cut with Grassy Fields Die-namics, all popped up on foam tape. I added another size frame, also with Grassy Fields Die-namics across the bottom with a different orientation. The sentiment was stamped at the bottom. The images were stamped with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink on No Line Coloring card stock, cut with the coordinating Die-namics, colored with Copic markers, and popped up in the scene with foam tape. I used the sentiment as inspiration for the design so arranged the kitties accordingly. I love these kitties and the little duckies! And that’s it for Day Three of MFT’s March Release Countdown! Thanks so much for stopping by—see you back tomorrow for Day Two! All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted. Bunny Card: Stamps: SY Easter Bunnies Die-namics: SY Easter Bunnies, Card-Sized Frames, Slanted Sentiment Strips Stencils: Ray of Light, Grassy Edges Dye Ink: Sour Apple, Lemon Chiffon, Lemon Drop Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, No Line Coloring Specialty Papers: Heavyweight Vellum Supplies: foam mounting tape Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Copic markers, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, Embossing Magic, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, plastic eraser, Heat Resistant Acetate, heat tool, clear foam tape Cat Card: Stamps: Purrfect Friends Die-namics: Purrfect Friends, Card-Sized Frames, Grassy Fields Stencils: Mini Cloud Edges Dye Ink: Blue Breeze Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Black Licorice, Sour Apple, No Line Coloring Supplies: foam mounting tape Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Copic markers, tape runner, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, plastic eraser

Hello, welcome to Day Five of MFT’s March Release!! I am so in love with this release and I’ve had so much fun playing with these new products. Release is on March 12 at 10am Eastern so mark your calendars. Today we’re previewing Interactive Swing Die-namics, Spin & Slide Discs, PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Stamp Set, PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Die-namics, Sweet Friends Stamp Set, Sweet Friends Die-namics, and Fresh-Cut Flowers Background. Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all of today’s details and more samples from the MFT Design Team. OMGoodness, this Pure Innocence set and Interactive Swing Die-namics is a match made in Heaven! I’m going to show you how I assembled the mechanism for this adorable interactive card so settle back. This post is photo-heavy but I tried to combine steps in a photo where I could. This really is SO easy to do and I love it! Before I start showing the steps, here’s a little video showing the action: Isn’t that just the cutest??? OK, so here’s what you will need. I already stamped the image on No-Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink, cut it out with the coordinating Die-namics, and colored it with Copic markers. You will also need a card base, a card front, and the dies you see pictured along with card stock for the tree top and some stencils, ink, and a Spin & Slide Disc. The next thing I did was decide where the mechanism was going to go, based on where I wanted the stamped image to go. So I lined it up on this die to get the position right. I knew I was going to stamp the sentiment at the very bottom so I left room for that. Next I cut that long piece from scrap white card stock, put it back in place on the card front panel, and traced the inside of the circle with pencil. Then I created the background with Mini Cloud Edges and Grassy Edges Stencils, Blue Breeze and Gumdrop Green Premium Dye Inks. Then I cut the circle I penciled in the last step using the smaller of the circle dies and cut a piece of scrap white card stock with the larger circle die. I also cut the tree top from Gumdrop Green card stock and did some sponging to add a little dimension. Here I’ve positioned the card front on the card base and glued the Spin & Slide Disc to the card base with liquid glue after stamping the sentiment at the bottom with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. Next I added foam tape the back of the card front and the tree top—be careful where this is placed to avoid impingement when the swing is working. I adhered the image to the long white die cut and added a penny to the bottom of the image—the weight will keep it hanging straight when it’s not swinging plus add momentum. Then I turned the card front over, placed the hole over the adhered Spin & Slide Disc, added the long piece over the disc, and adhered the larger circle die cut on the disc with liquid glue, which keeps the swing from coming off the disc. The only thing left to do at this point is adhere the tree top and you’re done! See? Easy Peasy! I hope you’ll give this Stamp Set and Die-namics a try—it really is easy and fun! ***** My second card today is much simpler and straightforward :) I’m using Cut Flowers Background as a focal point and it is awesome. I began by cutting a larger Oval STAX Die-namics from some white card stock as a stencil and used it to sponge the background with Berrylicious Premium Dye Ink then stamped the background stamp with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. I usually use a separate panel for my card front so if I mess up (a not uncommon occurrence, LOL), I don’t ruin a card base. If I’m stamping something over a sponged background I’ve found hybrid ink keeps the image crisper than using more dye ink. Then I added a heat embossed sentiment from LJD Geometric Leaves Stamp Set and a die cut from Twice the Thanks Die-namics, cut once from Silver Sparkle card stock and twice from Black Licorice card stock, stacked together and adhered directly to the card front. And that’s it from me for Day Five of MFT’s March Release Countdown! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for Day Four and more fun! All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted. Swing Card: Stamps: PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Die-namics: Start Each Day with a "Whee", Interactive Swing Stencils: Mini Cloud Edges, Grassy Edges Dye Ink: Blue Breeze, Gumdrop Green Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Gumdrop Green, No Line Coloring Supplies: foam mounting tape, Spin & Slide Disc Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Copic markers, tape runner, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, sponge daubers, plastic eraser Flower Card: Stamps: Fresh Cut Flowers Background, LJD Geometric Leaves Die-namics: Twice the Thanks, Slanted Sentiment Strips, Oval STAX Set 2 Dye Ink: Berrylicious Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Black Licorice Specialty Papers: Silver Sparkle Supplies: foam mounting tape Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, Embossing Magic, plastic eraser, heat tool, spray adhesive

Hello, welcome to Day Five of MFT’s March Release!! I am so in love with this release and I’ve had so much fun playing with these new products. Release is on March 12 at 10am Eastern so mark your calendars. Today we’re previewing Interactive Swing Die-namics, Spin & Slide Discs, PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Stamp Set, PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Die-namics, Sweet Friends Stamp Set, Sweet Friends Die-namics, and Fresh-Cut Flowers Background. Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all of today’s details and more samples from the MFT Design Team. OMGoodness, this Pure Innocence set and Interactive Swing Die-namics is a match made in Heaven! I’m going to show you how I assembled the mechanism for this adorable interactive card so settle back. This post is photo-heavy but I tried to combine steps in a photo where I could. This really is SO easy to do and I love it! Before I start showing the steps, here’s a little video showing the action: Isn’t that just the cutest??? OK, so here’s what you will need. I already stamped the image on No-Line Coloring card stock with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink, cut it out with the coordinating Die-namics, and colored it with Copic markers. You will also need a card base, a card front, and the dies you see pictured along with card stock for the tree top and some stencils, ink, and a Spin & Slide Disc. The next thing I did was decide where the mechanism was going to go, based on where I wanted the stamped image to go. So I lined it up on this die to get the position right. I knew I was going to stamp the sentiment at the very bottom so I left room for that. Next I cut that long piece from scrap white card stock, put it back in place on the card front panel, and traced the inside of the circle with pencil. Then I created the background with Mini Cloud Edges and Grassy Edges Stencils, Blue Breeze and Gumdrop Green Premium Dye Inks. Then I cut the circle I penciled in the last step using the smaller of the circle dies and cut a piece of scrap white card stock with the larger circle die. I also cut the tree top from Gumdrop Green card stock and did some sponging to add a little dimension. Here I’ve positioned the card front on the card base and glued the Spin & Slide Disc to the card base with liquid glue after stamping the sentiment at the bottom with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. Next I added foam tape the back of the card front and the tree top—be careful where this is placed to avoid impingement when the swing is working. I adhered the image to the long white die cut and added a penny to the bottom of the image—the weight will keep it hanging straight when it’s not swinging plus add momentum. Then I turned the card front over, placed the hole over the adhered Spin & Slide Disc, added the long piece over the disc, and adhered the larger circle die cut on the disc with liquid glue, which keeps the swing from coming off the disc. The only thing left to do at this point is adhere the tree top and you’re done! See? Easy Peasy! I hope you’ll give this Stamp Set and Die-namics a try—it really is easy and fun! ***** My second card today is much simpler and straightforward :) I’m using Cut Flowers Background as a focal point and it is awesome. I began by cutting a larger Oval STAX Die-namics from some white card stock as a stencil and used it to sponge the background with Berrylicious Premium Dye Ink then stamped the background stamp with Extreme Black Hybrid Ink. I usually use a separate panel for my card front so if I mess up (a not uncommon occurrence, LOL), I don’t ruin a card base. If I’m stamping something over a sponged background I’ve found hybrid ink keeps the image crisper than using more dye ink. Then I added a heat embossed sentiment from LJD Geometric Leaves Stamp Set and a die cut from Twice the Thanks Die-namics, cut once from Silver Sparkle card stock and twice from Black Licorice card stock, stacked together and adhered directly to the card front. And that’s it from me for Day Five of MFT’s March Release Countdown! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for Day Four and more fun! All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted. Swing Card: Stamps: PI Start Each Day with a "Whee" Die-namics: Start Each Day with a "Whee", Interactive Swing Stencils: Mini Cloud Edges, Grassy Edges Dye Ink: Blue Breeze, Gumdrop Green Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Gumdrop Green, No Line Coloring Supplies: foam mounting tape, Spin & Slide Disc Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Copic markers, tape runner, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, sponge daubers, plastic eraser Flower Card: Stamps: Fresh Cut Flowers Background, LJD Geometric Leaves Die-namics: Twice the Thanks, Slanted Sentiment Strips, Oval STAX Set 2 Dye Ink: Berrylicious Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Black Licorice Specialty Papers: Silver Sparkle Supplies: foam mounting tape Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, tape runner, white detail embossing powder, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, Embossing Magic, plastic eraser, heat tool, spray adhesive

Hello and welcome to the final day of MFT March Release Countdown! Are you excited? Tonight is the night—Release is at 9pm tonight so don’t be late! Be sure to head on over to the MFT Blog to get all the details. Today we’re previewing Yay for You Stamp Set, Celebratory Confetti Die-namics, So Many Yays Die-namics, Celebratory Banner Die-namics - Previous Kit Free with $60, Pressed Flowers Stamp Set, Pressed Flowers Die-namics, and Hooray Die-namics - Previous Free with $60. I love this sentiment from Yay for You Stamp Set so I designed my card around it. Nothing is better for dancing than some awesome music so I added Musical Notes Background and Jungle Vibes Stamp Set and Die-namics to provide it. I used a watercolor wash background with the sentiment stamped at the bottom and a shaker element created with So Many Yays Die-namics. I added a Celebratory Banner at the top and was done! And that’s it from me! Thanks so much for stopping by today! See you tonight at New Product Launch! All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted. Stamps: Yay for You, Jungle Vibes, Musical Notes Background Die-namics: So Many Yays, Jungle Vibes, Celebratory Banner Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Wild Cherry, Orange Zest, Daffodil, Sour Apple, Cornflower, No-Line Coloring Specialty Papers: Ranger Watercolor Paper, Heat Resistant Acetate Supplies: foam mounting tape, E-Z Runner, Peerless Watercolors, Multi Medium Matte Glue Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, Embossing Magic, Copics, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, Mini Mister, water brush, craft tweezers Other: Die-cutting machine

Hello and welcome to Day Four of MFT’s March Release Countdown!! Today we’re previewing BB Best in Show Stamp Set, BB Best in Show Die-namics, Just Ducky Stamp Set, Just Ducky Die-namics, and Ray of Light Stencil. Release is on March 12th at 10am Eastern so mark your calendars! And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all the details. For my first card I’m using the new Birdie Brown Best in Show Stamp Set and Die-namics. Funnily enough, I recently watched a little of the Westminster Dog Show and I recognized the course stations so it was fun to put them on this card. I started by doing a watercolor wash on some Ranger Watercolor paper with Peerless Watercolors. When it was dry I splattered it with clean water and black acrylic ink to add some interest and popped it up on the card base with foam tape. The images were stamped on No Line Coloring Card Stock with Extreme Black Hybrid ink, cut out with the coordinating Die-namics, and colored them with Copic markers then added them to the card front with foam tape. To finish off, I added some stars cut with Tag Builder Blueprints 4 Die-namics from Gold Shine and Gold Sparkle card stocks and either adhered them directly to the card front or popped them up on foam. I love how this turned out! ***** For my second card, I created a fun little scene. I started by creating my background by first sponging the bottom of the card front with some Lemon Chiffon Premium Dye Ink as a base, then stencil the new Ray of Light Stencil with Lemon Drop Premium Dye ink. At the top I sponged some Blue Breeze dye ink. Next I added Stitched Valley Die-namics cut from Gumdrop Green card stock and Grassy Fields Die-namics cut from Sour Apple card stock stamped with the sentiment. The images were stamped with Extreme Black Hybrid ink, cut with the coordinating Die-namics, colored with Copic markers, and popped up in the scene with foam tape. And that’s it from me today! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you back tomorrow for Day Three of MFT’s March Release Countdown! All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted. Dog Card: Stamps: BB Best in Show Die-namics: BB Best in Show, Tag Builder Blueprints 4 Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, No Line Coloring Specialty Papers: Gold Shine, Gold Sparkle Supplies: foam mounting tape Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Copic markers, Ranger Watercolor paper, tape runner, Multi Medium Matte Glue, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, Mini Mister, water brush, plastic eraser, Peerless Watercolors Duck Card: Stamps: Just Ducky Die-namics: Just Ducky, Stitched Valley, Grassy Fields Stencils: Ray of Light Dye Ink: Lemon Chiffon, Lemon Drop, Blue Breeze Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, Gumdrop Green, Sour Apple, No Line Coloring Supplies: foam mounting tape Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, craft tweezers, Mini Ink Blending Tool Other: Die-cutting machine, paper cutter, Copic markers, Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, tape runner, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, plastic eraser, black acrylic ink, small art brush, Mini Mister

Hello and welcome back to Day Four of MFT’s March Release Countdown!! Don’t forget that Release is on March 6th at 9pm Eastern, and be sure to stop by the MFT Blog today for all the details. Today we’re previewing BB Bubble over with Joy Stamp Set, BB Bubble over with Joy Die-namics, Owl My Love Stamp Set, Owl My Love Die-namics, Beautiful Day Stamp Set, Beautiful Day Die-namics, and Sunrise Radiating Rays Stencil. This owl just spoke to me the second I saw it! I had pinned some painted rocks for inspiration and it reminded me of them instantly! As you can tell, I added a few lines and sections in with a Black Copic Multiline Pen and went to town with my Copic markers! Once my owl and accessories were colored, I placed him (her?) in a simple scene using Starry Circle Die-namics and added the sentiment. I used foam mounting tape for dimension and it was done! She (I’ve decided, it’s a she!) really is the highlight of this card and doesn’t need a lot else going on. And there you have it for Day Four of MFT’s March Release Countdown! Thanks again for stopping by—see you back tomorrow for Day Three! All products from My Favorite Things unless otherwise noted. Stamps: Owl My Love Die-namics: Owl My Love, Starry Circle Hybrid Ink: Extreme Black MFT Card Stock: Sweet Tooth, After Midnight, No-Line Coloring Supplies: foam mounting tape, E-Z Runner, Multi Medium Matte Glue Tools: Smart Grid Paper Pad, Mini MISTI, Mini MISTI Grid Paper Pad, MISTI Bar Magnets, Square Bone Folder, Scor-Buddy, QuickStik Pick-up Tool, Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, Copics, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, craft tweezers Other: Die-cutting machine

Hello and welcome to day 2 of the My Favorite Things March Release Countdown. For the next five days, we'll be sharing cards and projects featuring all of the new products coming out on March 6th at 9pm EST. For my card today I used the new Triangle STAX dies to create a fun geometric pattern on my card. I first added green, aqua and pink distress inks to white card stock and then I cut a bunch of rectangle from it. I added them to my white card stock panel in a random design, and then I added a sentiment with the Anything-but-Friendship stamp set and the Friend Duo Die-namics. Thanks so much for joining me for Day 2 of the March release countdown. Make sure to head over to the MFT blog for a closer look at the new products and more ideas using them. See you tomorrow for more countdown fun!! Supplies Share:facebook - twitter - pinterest My Favorite Things March Release Countdown | Day 2

Hi everyone, I just wanted to share a project I created for the February Release Class for My Favorite Things. You can get the free download and four others from the PDF Classes page on the MFT Blog. Complete instructions and videos are available to help you recreate all of the projects. Have fun!