A Bit East-coast: butterflies

MFT's July Creative Challenge-stripes

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Hello! STRIPES-is the theme for the MFT's July Creative Challenge. I made a few clean and simple cards using striped stamps & stencils(the circle on the last card). I really love the gray stripes on white-I shall repeat this look more often! For more creative ideas using stripes the MFT's Blog & the DT has more awesome ideas.

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die-namics: pierced circle stax, hybrid camellia flower, layered leaves, blueprints 16, blueprints 14, blueprints 5, blueprints 6, blueprints tag builder 1, happy hellos, mpd fancy butterflies ; stamps: dc stripes background stamps, ljd celebrate you, happy birthday bg stamp; inks: grout gray, fuse green, blk licorice, sno cone; cardstock: smooth white, fuse green, razzle berry, grout gray, olive; stencil: all lined up

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MFT's July Release Rewind

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Are you still thinking about what you should get from the MFT's July release? Let me remind you about how cool some of the new products are! I'll help you check off some of the items on your list-show you a few must-haves(like the Balloon Stax). I used the Balloon Stax Die-namics on pretty straws to make party favors that can also be used as place cards. Another idea that I had in my head for the Balloon Stax is to make a party garland-I just ran out of time for making it myself, argh! Then I think you need to checkoff the Celebrate You & Delicious Birthday stamps and the Happy Die-namics. The MFT's Blog has more July new product inspiration to share and other exciting stuff you must check out.

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die-namics: balloon stax, happy die-namics, tag builder 1, winged beauties, fancy butterflies, file folder edges, blueprints 13; stamps: celebrate you, delicious birthday, confetti background, birthday, large scale backgrounds; stencils: diagonal stripes; inks: grout gray, steel grey, fuse green; cardstock: lemon drop, fuse green, razzle berry, grout gray, steel grey, smooth white, grapesicle

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MFT's July New Release Countdown-day 2

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Just two days left until you can start shopping for new MFT's July products! Lets get right to today's sneak peeks from MFT's that I am sharing-Confetti background stamp, Bring on the Cake die-namics, and the Delicious Birthday Stamp set. If you can splurge-then you should definitely grab all three! These are the perfect tools for making beautiful birthday cards. For full details and more peeks visit the MFT's Blog-make sure you are leaving a comment on the MFT's Blog each countdown day for a chance to win a $75 gift certificate. I hope you come back tomorrow for the last day of the countdown and for more temptations!

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die-namics: pierced rectangles stax; butterflies, boy meets girl, horizontal stitched strips; stamps: wood plank; inks: grout gray, blk licorice, factory green; cardstock: lemon drop, olive, smooth white, grout gray, razzle berry, fuse green, steel grey

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MFT's July New Release Countdown-day 4

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We are halfway through the countdown! Today I have only one card to share with you, sorry! It was hard trying to do more while I was preparing for & going on vacation. This card features the new MFT's Square Grid Cover Up Die-namics. I always tease you with just a little bit of what's new today-the MFT's Blog always has all the full details about all of today's new products-and the rest of the DT has tons of inspiring projects. Remember to always leave a comment on the MFT's Blog each countdown day for a chance to win a $75 dollar gift certificate.

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die-namics: butterflies; stamps: wood plank; inks: grout gray; cardstock: smooth white, grout gray, orange fizz, lemon drop

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MFT's June Creative Challenge

Hello! Today I am sharing a couple of cards that I made for the June MFT's Creative Challenge-this month's challenge theme is using the new MFT's hybrid inks in a creative way. I used them to give the look of watercolor. First-I diecut some watercolor paper and then I wet the diecut paper to get it moist. Using a blending tool I swished the ink onto the wet paper. Super simple trick to get a watercolor effect if you don't have any paints! Be sure to check out the MFT's Blog for more ideas from the DT.

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die-namics: file folder edges, blueprints 6, winged beauties, butterflies, swiss dot cover-up; stamps: lld at the office, typewriter text, ljd words of inspiration ; inks: lemon drop, sour apple, cotton candy, wild cherry

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MFT's June New Release Countdown-day 2

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Happy Monday? For me it is a happy Monday-this is my last week home alone before schools out! Speaking of Monday-today's sneak peek is all about the days of the week. I used the new MFT's Accent-It Days of the Week Die-namics on my cards. I like the look that you get when you use the negative and it also saves paper waste. These dies work so well with the stamps I used that I'll talk about tomorrow;-)! There is more to see on the MFT's Blog, go see what else is new today there. Be sure to leave a comment on the MFT's Blog everyday of the countdown for a chance to win a $75 gift certificate.

Jeannean Marshall said:

You have sold me on this die that punches out a straight line of dots!! I have to find which blueprints it is in!! Blueprints 15 (my first) should be arriving to my door Monday! It has a double line-I can't wait to play!

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Jeannean! Congrats on getting your first Blueprints!! You will love how versatile they can be-even without the sketches. I used a piece from Blueprints 14 for the straight dotted line-I think that this set is my top favorite. I can't get enough of that little leaf die!

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die-namics: swiss dots, blueprints 13, blueprints 14, butterflies; stamps: washi patterns; inks: orange fizz, blk licorice; cardstock: steel grey, orange fizz, smooth white, grout gray, fuse green

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MFT's June New Release Countdown-day 4

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We are halfway there! Today the Centerpieces You Mean the World to Me is back-it was first shown in last months new release. Some of the other DT girls used circle dies to cut out the world map part, so I thought I would give it a try! Also new is the Transform-ables Smile Die-namics-which can be used in a few different ways. Plus, the Notebook Paper background stamp is new this month. The MFT's Blog has all the details about these awesome new products & other fun things going on you need to check out! Thanks so much for visiting here, and for each & every time you take to leave a comment! Keisha

Tammy H said:

Gorgeous cards. Did you use the bright lights alpha to punch/emboss the "MRS." on the one card?

Hello Tammy-that's coming tomorrow!!!

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die-namics: washi tape, large hybrid heirloom rose, royal leaves, winged beauties, flower medley, pierced rectangle stax; stamps: typewriter text, washi patterns, woodplank background, cardstock: steel grey, smooth white, grout gray, razzle berry, fuse green; ink: grout gray, wild cherry, sno cone, orange fizz

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MFT's June New Release Countdown-day 6

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Are you ready for more new products? Today I am sharing the new MFT's Gingham background stamp & Stripes Cover-Up Die-namics. I always have a kneeness for the Cover-up dies-they are perfect for making quick cards. I love a good strip background. If you want to see the rest of todays sneak peeks pop over to the MFT's Blog for more new products. And make sure you leave a comment on the MFT's Blog every countdown day for a chance to win a $75 gift certificate.

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die-namics: rectangle frames, royal leaves, mpd winged beauties, washi tape, layered rose; cardstock: olive, razzle berry, smooth white, lemon drop, steel grey, fues green; inks: licorice, jelly bean, lemon drop

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MFT's May New Release Countdown-day 6

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Hello! For day 6 of the countdown I am featuring sneak peeks of the new MFT's Vertical Stitched Strips & Horizontal Strips Die-namics. I must confess that I love it when dies have that stitched detail! I think these die-namics sets sound be on top of your supply list. Ok, make sure that you check out the MFT's Blog for more peeks of what's new for May. And make sure you read the details on the MFT's blog about winning a $75 gift certificate.

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MFT's-blueprints 14, mpd winged beauties, flower medley, washi patterns, watercolor backdrops; inks-razzle berry, sour apple, grout gray, orange fizz, sweet tooth, sno cone, berrylicious; cardstock-razzle berry, olive, sweet tooth, grout gray, lemon drop

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MFT's May New Release Countdown-day 7

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It's that time again!! Let the teasing began...today is the first day of MFT's new May release sneak peeks. I really loved working with the new Blueprints 15 die-namics it plays up the offset crooked trend. I also used the fabulous new Sea Life stamps with the Sea Life die-namics and the new Linen background stamp. To see more of the new May release check out the MFT's Blog-plus, find out about how to win a $75 gift certificate while you're there too!

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MFT's-blueprints 7, mpd beautiful butterflies, large rolled flowers, mini rolled roses, royal leaves, pierced rectangle stax, pierced square stax