Sherbet Circus

Happy Sunday! I'm writing this on Friday, so I'm hoping that as you read this we're out enjoying some park and picnic time if the weather permits. Jackson is learning new things so fast right now, it's so fun to see what new things he'll try at the playground from week to week.

I made some time this week to play along with the Simon Says Carnival challenge, and the carnival inspiration at Curtain Call. I knew Lisa's Circus Spectacular set would be perfect.

The WSC138 sketch worked well for what I had in mind (I did elongate the middle panel a smidge) I also used the matching Ticket Strip and Circus Spectacular dies. The papers are mostly MME scraps I pulled out of my scrap basket. The colours came directly from the pretty inspiration photo, I love the sherbet colours:

I kept the inside of my card super simple...

I stamped a couple of tickets, doing some quick masking. Thanks for stopping by - I hope you're having a great weekend!

  

Stamps: Circus Spectacular (MFT) Paper: Scraps (MME) Tangerine Tango, Going Gray (SU) Ink: Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger) Shadow Inks Garden Assortment (Hero arts) Dies: Ticket Strip, Rectangle Stax, Circus Spectacular (MFT) Other: Sequins, Sewing Machine

New Product Tour - Fluttering Hearts

Yippee! It's time - all those wonderful new My Favorite Things goodies are available HERE right now!

Before you shop though, it's time for the New Product Tour, just in case you've missed anything from your wishlist that you *must* have! :-D

MFT Teasers - You Have My Heart

Hello! MFT Teasers continue today, and I have a bright, fun card to share!

Today I'm using the Fluttering Hearts Die-namics along with Bold Greetings for a card that screams 80's to me!

MFT Teasers - You're a Star!

Hello! Today my card features the new Bold Greetings - this month's Triple Scoop set from MFT.

I've also used a couple of fun new Die-namics, the Scattered Stars and Speech Bubble Frame.

MFT Teasers - Muse

Hi there! It's day three of MFT Teasers and today I have an arty card to share using lots of new goodies!

I've used the fun Abstract Art set to make a cool base for my card today.

MFT Teasers - Blooming Roses

Hello! I'm so excited to share today's card, I love the new Blooming Roses set from Mona, the two-step stamping is SO fun!

MFT Teasers - Blissful Butterflies

Welcome! It's that time again - MFT teaser week is starting!

Today I have two cards to share, using the new Blissful Butterflies stamps and Die-namics. 

WSC 125 - Dandelions

It's time for another fab MFT sketch! I'm sharing another Mother's Day card I made this year.

You can find all the info about this week's sketch and how you can win up to $20 to spend on MFT on the MFT Blog.

I used the gorgeous Dandelion Wishes stamp set and created some fun flowers in red and pink. I used Berrylicious ink and the Distressed Background Blocks stamps for my background paper. The sentiment is from Sweet Roses.

I also stamped a matching envelope. It only takes a minute and adds so much to a special card.

Inside I couldn't resist stamping the gorgeous image again!

Stamps: Distressed Background Blocks, Dandelion Wishes, Sweet Roses (MFT Stamps) Paper: Berrylicious, Smooth White (MFT Cardstock) Ink: Premium Dye Ink in Jellybean Green, Red Hot, Pink Lemonade, Berrylicious (MFT Stamps)  Dies: MFT Die-namics - Fishtail Flags STAX (MFT Stamps) Other: Hemp, Sweet Tooth Button

Creative Challenge - May Flowers

The MFT Design Team Creative Challenge is a monthly feature, where we are challenged to explore our creative side using a specific theme, product, or technique. 

This month, April Showers bring May Flowers!  Look forward to an assortment of flower-filled creations from today's participating designers.  Be sure to check out the MFT Blog for a list of all the designers who have a project to share with you today. 

I wanted to try pairing some mixed media products/techniques with clean and simple design - I had fun making my two cards for today!

Both my cards today feature the Mini Chicken Wire stencil and luscious MFT Felt. I combined some modelling paste with Making Memories paint in Cornflower Blue and spread it over the stencil with a spatula. I let these pieces dry overnight.

This card features the new Cheerful Blessings stamp set. I masked off the sentiments so I could stamp in two colours. This flower is the awesome Sunflower Die-namics.

Inside the card I have sponged over the stencil with Berrylicious ink and stamped a second sentiment.

My second card features the bold Western Sentiments stamp set. 

For this card I covered an entire panel with the modelling paste. I love the hint of pink showing through. The sentiment was stamped on the circle from Blueprints 3. I went back to basics for this card, using some of the very first flower Die-namics ever, the Rolled Flower and Mini Rolled Roses. I finished the card with some pearls.

Inside the card I've stenciled the pattern again, I just love being able to decide exactly where the sponging will allow the pattern to show.

Don't forget to stop by the MFT Blog for all the flowery goodness the DT have to share today!

Here are the wonderful My Favorite Things goodies I've used today:

  

Stamps: Cheerful Blessings, Western Sentiments (MFT Stamps) Paper: Pink Lemonade, Smooth White (MFT Cardstock) Ink: Premium Dye Ink in Hot fudge, Lemon Drop (MFT Stamps)  Dies: MFT Die-namics - Rolled Flower, Mini Rolled Roses, Fishtail Flags STAX, Blueprints 1, Blueprints 3 (MFT Stamps) Other: MFT Felt - Bubblegum, Sweet Tooth, Lemon Drop, Orange Fizz, Hot Fudge; Pearls, Corner Rounder Punch, Mini Chicken Wire Stencil (MFT) Modelling Paste, MM Paint in Cornflower Blue

WSC 124 Happy Mothers Day

Hi there! It's time for another fun Wednesday Sketch Challenge from MFT!

Today I'm sharing one of the Mother's Day cards I made this year.

Release Rewind! Down on the Farm!

Hello! Today I have a couple of cards to share for this month's release rewind from My Favorite Things, where the design team get the chance to showcase amazing products we might not have had a chance to really explore during teaser time.

There were so many amazing new goodies in the May release - available here now. I'm down on the farm today, using chicken wire, farm animals and stencils!

New Product Tour - Heirloom Label

Yippee! It's here - the amazing My Favorite Things May release is available right here, right NOW!

But first, it's time to make sure your wishlist is complete (grin) with our New Product Tour!

I have a set of FOUR cards to share today, using SO many new goodies just released today!

Spread Your Wings

I'm so excited to share my card for todays My Favorite Things teasers - I just LOVE the Die-namics I've used today!

There are so many new goodies coming on the 7th - is your wishlist a mile long yet?!

Lucky Me!

My Favorite Things teasers continue today, and I have a fun game themed vintage card to share with you.

I've used the new Document It - Bingo stamp set from Laina Lamb, this is such a fun set!

Introducing the Vertical Frame Die-namics!

Welcome! It's day three of MFT teasers - I hope you're enjoying them as much as I am!

Today I'm going to share two projects made with a fab new Die-namics, the Vertical Frame Die-namics.

Rainbow Hello!

Hello! It's day three of MFT teasers, and I have a clean and simple card to share today using my fave new Die-namics!

I've also used the fab new Distressed Background Blocks today -you're going to see lots of these from me, I love them! The Simon challenge this week was a "happy mail" card, I know receiving a rainbow in my mailbox would make me happy!

Dandelion Wishes

 

Welcome! Day two of teasers for My Favorite Things brings news of a new designer...from our very own design team! Yay Mona, I just love your products!

Also new - Mix-able Stencils! I've used one on my card today.

Make a Wish

 

Welcome! Today marks the start of Teasers from My Favorite Things for the amazing May release. There are some unique and fun things coming out this month, you're going to love them!

My card today features a new Pure Innocence image, the latest Blueprints set and a new Die-namic I fell in love with right away!