Poppy Paperie

Smile, God loves you!

Welcome back, friends! Today is the New Product Tour for My Favorite Things. I'm wrapping up the showcasing of my new products...Peaceful Wildflowers, Wildflowers Die-namics and Cheerful Blessings!

This first card features the Cheerful Blessings sentiment about a friends being a smile...

I wanted something soft and sweet that I could give to someone that is a sweet smile to me... that always has me in her prayers. The layout is simple, letting the stamps do the work for me. I love stamps!

It had been a while since I broke out Grapesicle and so that was the first element I chose for the card. I stamped the die cut Wildflowers Die-namics and stamped them in VersaMark using the coordinating stamps from Peaceful Wildflowers. I then used Chalks to add color.

I thought of this sentiment when creating the set because that is how I feel about my true friends. They are truly a way God smile down on me... they are Tender Mercies of the Lord!

Next... a totally different feeling card using another Cheerful Blessings sentiment.

I wanted something that had a slightly rustic, yet cute feel. Something I could give to one of my younger friends. I stamped the big heart with the wonky dot image from Darling Dots and used the Denim and Wood images from Western Background for the bottom part of the card.
Sometimes we need to remind friends that God DOES love them... and that we love them also. I need to make a ton of cards with this and leave little notes for friends!

Thanks for taking the time to stop by check out these cards. It's been great to hear your feedback on Peaceful Wildflowers, Wildflowers Die-namics and Cheerful Blessings. I'm giddy just thinking about the great things that you will make with them. The MFT DT has done an amazing job showcasing them too.

Head over to the MFT Blog to learn more about the products that are now available and to start your tour of what the other DT ladies have created. And please let me know if I can answer any questions for you!

 

Already ready to shop... head to MFT and get what's on your wish list!

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

LJD Cheerful Blessings LJD Peaceful Wildflowers Die-namics LJD Wildflowers Die-namics Dotted Scallop Border Trio Western Backgrounds LJD Darling Dots Die-namics Heart STAX Die-namics Designer Labels 1 STAX Premium Dye Ink Pad Berrylicious Premium Dye Ink Pad Red Hot Premium Dye Ink Pad Hot Fudge Premium Dye Ink Pad Grape Jelly Heavyweight Cardstock Grapesicle Card Stock Smooth White Heavyweight Cardstock Berrylicious Heavyweight Cardstock Kraft Buttons Berrylicious Hemp Cord

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may you find peace this day

Today's card is for a bit of a heartbreaking occasion.

We have friends whose daughter passed away in her sleep this past week. It was shocking for them as she was in her early twenties. You can read about this ---> HERE <---  if you are interested. This hit me a little hard because my oldest daughter, Alex played with Hope occasionally and even though they no longer live in the area they had become FB friends and kept in touch. I created this card for the family... thinking of the sweet spirit that Hope was.

I feel like these colors are peaceful and sweet. 

The little glitter strip adds a brightness to the card... I know this sounds weird but I added it because I wanted something that was shiny but not over the top... like the stars in Heaven. I really tried to be thoughtful in every aspect of this card. I'm teary eyed just thinking about this as I write as today is her funeral. I know that they will all be together in Heaven again someday... but I can imagine that the separation until that happens will be painful...at least for a while.

I included this sentiment into Peaceful Wildflowers just for this sort of situation. I am truly praying that their family and SO many friends find peace during this hard time.

The inside mimics the outside... simple and sweet... just like Hope.

Now for the business portion of today's post...The MFT BLOG has opportunities to enter to win BIG PRIZES and find the links to who is posting more sneak peeks today! All of the new products will be available to purchase on May 7th at 10EST.

 

 

Please come back later for the New Product Tour... I'll post more using Peaceful Wildflowers, Wildflowers Die-namics and Cheerful Blessings! Thank you to all that have taken time to leave comments. I SO appreciate your excitement over these sets and I love hearing about how you plan to us them! 

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

LJD Peaceful Wildflowers Die-namics LJD Wildflowers Die-namics Dotted Scallop Border Trio Die-namics Sentiment Strips Premium Dye Ink Pad Berrylicious Premium Dye Ink Pad Sour Apple Premium Dye Ink Pad Jellybean Green Card Stock Smooth White Sour Apple

Cheer Up...

Do you know a friend who needs a little cheering up? A card like this might just be what they need.

This Cheerful Blessings sentiment is definitely faith based... the He referring to God or Jesus. I know that sometimes I need a reminder that God IS with me and that I'm not alone... and all that the Savior has done for me. 

The sentiment is selectivly inked using Orange Fizz and Red Hot ink.

The Peaceful Wildflowers poppies and flowering grass add a little natural decorative element, especially with the Hemp Chord tying it together. 

The inside carries over the chicken wire image... and another Cheerful Blessings sentiment.

I always find that counting my blessings and finding joy in them does cheer me up. I also selectively inked this sentiment. 

Well... that wraps up the project portion of my post. Here are some details about Cheerful Blessings .

Cheerful Blessings ($15.95) - A cheerful, faith based sentiment stamp set that is geared toward uplifting and celebrating our friends and blessings! The versatility of the font combinations allows you to combine these sentiments with many other stamp sets or cardmaking elements.

 

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I've been posting all week using my new products... if you want to review any see the links for Peaceful Wildflowers and Cheerful Blessings in the catagories section on the side bar.

 

Make sure to head over to the MFT BLOG to enter to win BIG PRIZES and find the links to who is posting more sneak peeks of the Cheerful Blessings stamp set today! All of the new products will be available to purchase on May 7th at 10EST.

 

Please come back soon to see another peek at cards using Peaceful Wildflowers, Wildflowers Die-namics and Cheerful Blessings! Please let me know if you have any questions! 

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

LJD Cheerful Blessings LJD Peaceful Wildflowers MPD Distressed Background Blocks Die-namics Heirloom Label Die-namics Designer Labels 4 STAX Premium Dye Ink Pad Red Hot Premium Dye Ink Pad Orange Fizz Premium Dye Ink Pad Sour Apple Hemp Cord Heavyweight Cardstock Red Hot Card Stock Smooth White Cloud White VersaMagic

 

you are a special blessing

 Hello all! How is everyone today?  We are gearing up for a sunny weekend here in the beautiful Northwest... and I'm ready to see some flowers bloom! 

I consider friends and flowers to be huge blessings in my life. The sentiment, from Cheerful Blessings, is great for a friendship card.

The background is from one of Mona's new sets... and the border is a new favorite of mine... Dotted Scallop Border. 
The flowers, from Peaceful Wildflowers, were inked carefully in the two separate colors then stamped... then I huffed on the stamp and stamped it again to create the shadows.  

The inside of the card uses the same Dotted Scallop border as the front and another Cheerful Blessings sentiment.

 

Make sure to head over to the MFT BLOG to enter to win BIG PRIZES and find the links to who is posting more sneak peeks today! All of the new products will be available to purchase on May 7th at 10EST.

 

Please come back tomorrow to peek at another card using Cheerful Blessings... and Peaceful Wildflowers and Die-namics too! Again...please let me know if you have any questions! 

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

Die-namics Dotted Scallop Border Trio LJD Cheerful Blessings LJD Peaceful Wildflowers MPD Distressed Background Blocks Die-namics Designer Labels 4 STAX Die-namics Rectangle STAX Set 1 Premium Dye Ink Pad Jellybean Green Premium Dye Ink Pad Razzle Berry Razzle berry Card Stock Smooth White

Hello Wildflowers

Welcome back friends... I hope everyone has been having a great week! I have been enjoying the beautiful sunshine that has been visiting our little corner of the world. I'm hoping that it's here to stay... I'm ready for sum full time sun!

This card shows several new products... Happy Hellos are great dies that have different scripts of the sentiment. They are SO FUN! Also featured is a new frame.

I stamped the Heirloom Label with the wood image from Western Backgrounds... keeping with the natural feeling that I wanted.

I love having the Die-namics Wildflowers dies to use with Peaceful Wildflowers. It makes it so much easier to add dimension. Note here how I added height to the flowers by hiding the bottom of the tall grass stem behind a leaf in front of it. A great trick to change things up a bit. Also... bright inks work really well on Kraft cardstock... I love the effect.

The unside of the card used a sentiment from Peaceful Wildflowers. It's simple and elegant. 

That wraps up today's card. :)

 

When you are finished reading this post... I hope that you will head over to the MFT BLOG to enter to win BIG PRIZES and find the links to who is posting today to show some sneak peeks! All of these new products will be available to purchase on May 7th at 10EST.

Yesterday I was asked about how to add glitter and glitter strips. It's super simple. Score-tape is just put where I want the glitter then I sprinkle glitter on it. I also press the glitter into the tape to secure it. I used a quickie glue pen to add glue to small areas then sprinkle with glittler. I like Prisma glitter.

Please come back tomorrow to peek at another card using Peaceful Wildflowers, Die-namics Wildflowers and Cheerful Blessings! Again...please let me know if you have any questions! 

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

Die-namics Happy Hellos LJD Peaceful Wildflowers Die-namics LJD Wildflowers Die-namics Heirloom Label Die-namics Blueprints 2 Western Backgrounds Heavyweight Cardstock Kraft Premium Dye Ink Pad Hot Fudge Blu Raspberry Premium Dye Ink Pad Premium Dye Ink Pad Grape Jelly Premium Dye Ink Pad Sour Apple Premium Dye Ink Pad Kraft Kraft Buttons Hemp Cord

 

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Cheerful Heart

Welcome back friends! I've got a quick card to share today using my new stamp set... Cheerful Blessings.

I've got some great friends who make things better for me just by being their cheerful selves. I was thinking of them when I created this card.

I stamped the new sentiment in Hot Fudge ink. The little Red Hot heart is glittered.

The background is stamped using the heart lines from Hearts and Stitches. I used a cream ink as well as the new MFT Steel Blue on the Steel Blue Cardstock.

The inside of the card...

The sentiment that is on the inside of the card worked with the feeling I was going for too.

A little glittered heart too. You can never have too much glitter! 

 

When you are finished reading this post... I hope that you will head over to the MFT BLOG to enter to win BIG PRIZES and find the links to who is posting today to show some sneak peeks!

 

Mona Pendleton has some exciting news announcing today... she has a new product line with MFT!!! Hope over to her blog to check it out and congratulate her.

Tomorrow I have another fun card to share! I'm so glad that you are enjoying peeks using Peaceful Wildflowers, Die-namics Wildflowers and Cheerful Blessings! Again...please let me know if you have any questions! 

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

LJD Cheerful Blessings Die-namics Blueprints 3 Hearts & Stitches Premium Dye Ink Pad Steel Blue Premium Dye Ink Pad Hot Fudge Premium Dye Ink Pad Red Hot Heavyweight Card Stock Steel Blue Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream Heavyweight Cardstock Kraft Heavyweight Cardstock Red Hot

 

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Introducing: Peaceful Wildflowers, Wildflowers Die-namics and Cheerful Blessings

I'm beyond excited about my stamps and die designs that are available this month through My Favorite Things... well, soon! (Tuesday May 7th at 10pm EST)

Peaceful Wildflowers ($15.95) - A Silhouette style wildflower stamp set inspired by colorful wildflowers and tall grasses that decorate our world. The warm, heartfelt sentiments and font combinations add to the elegance. You will be able to create for any occasion using Peaceful Wildflowers.

Die-namics Wildflowers ($16.95) -  These dies perfectly coordinate with Peaceful Wildflowers allowing you to add dimension to any of your projects.
Cheerful Blessings ($15.95) - A cheerful, faith based sentiment stamp set that is geared toward uplifting and celebrating our friends and blessings! The versatility of the font combinations allow you to combine these sentiments with many other stamp sets or cardmaking elements.

Onto the projects for today!

This first card has a bit of a romantic feel to it. 

The card base is the new Steel Blue... a very soft gray/blue color... I think it's more gray than blue. The background is stamped with houndstooth image from Spring Backgrounds. 

This sentiment is going to come in handy for so many occasions!

The flowers are stamped in VersaMark on their coordinating Die-namics Wildflowers dies then chalks are used to add colors to the images.

My version of a sweet poppy, tall flowering grass and meadow beauty.

The inside of the card features the Thinking of you sentiment. Also featured on this card are the Die-namics Blueprints 3 and Scalloped Border trio.

Next is a Cheerful Blessings sentiment that was inspired by one of my favorite inspirational songs...

It's all about the fact that hard times can make us stronger. I'm feeling more and more that this sentiment will come in handy. It's been a rough time for many friends and family... but rainbows DO come!

This rainbow die is fun to play with. I had fun building my little scene with the sun breaking through the cloud.

Just a little note about the rainbow colors... I've listed them in order starting with Grape Jelly in the supply links below. 

The inside shows another Cheerful Blessings sentiment that works well with the sentiment on the front. 

Lastly is a simply stamped Peaceful Wildflowers card... using the new Red Hot and Berrylicious ink.

The bachelor's button is stamped in Sour Apple ink.

I love that these images do SO MUCH work for me when I'm creating. I don't have to "DO" much for them to look good. They took a while to illustrate... and I feel so happy with how they turned out. 

The inside mirrors the front. Simple.

 

When you are finished reading this post... I hope that you will head over to the MFT BLOG to enter to win BIG PRIZES and find the links to who is posting today to show some sneak peeks!

 

It's been so fun creating with these new products and I'm blown away over what the team has created using them! I hope that you will come back tomorrow for some more peeks using Peaceful Wildflowers, Die-namics Wildflowers and Cheerful Blessings! Please let me know any questions that you might have. 

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

LJD Peaceful Wildflowers LJD Cheerful Blessings Die-namics LJD Wildflowers Die-namics Blueprints 3 Die-namics Dotted Scallop Border Trio Spring Backgrounds Die-namics Sunshine Die-namics Rainbow Die-namics Jumbo Cloud STAX Premium Dye Ink Pad Berrylicious Premium Dye Ink Pad Steel Blue Premium Dye Ink Pad Red Hot Premium Dye Ink Pad Sour Apple Premium Dye Ink Pad Black Licorice Heavyweight Cardstock Berrylicious Card Stock Smooth White Heavyweight Card Stock Steel Blue Heavyweight Cardstock Red Hot Heavyweight Cardstock Grape Jelly Razzle berry Heavyweight Cardstock Wild Cherry Heavyweight Cardstock Orange Fizz Heavyweight Cardstock Lemon Drop Sour Apple Heavyweight Cardstock Blue Raspberry Heavyweight Cardstock Sweet Tooth

Positive Thinking

Hello my friends... today's post is a non-crafty post. :) 

I found myself a little overwhelmed with negative thoughts this week with what our friends in Boston have gone through and are still dealing with. I've totally felt down. I watched the news WAY too much. I started craving positive. I came across this video and watched it...

The Power of Positive Thoughts

So... I'm diving in... I'm going to start NOW. As I watched the news on thing that I saw was human compassion, love, selflessness. In the midst of horror there have been examples of the best of us. I'm going to start dwelling on the positive. Not that I'm going to go into LaLa land... but I know that when I'm positive I function better. I'm happier. My heart aches for the many who have suffered this week... this is true. As I type this I watch the news and see a fertilizer plant in west Texas blowing up and it's horrible. They show a video that a father in son filmed... I started to cry hearing the young boy with such fear in his voice. Where is the positive? Well, my second thought after I cried was how great it was that the father was there with his son to comfort him. I'm not sure if I'm expressing myself correctly... these events are beyond horrible. I can't be there to help do anything... but I can be the best, positive ME for my family and myself so that I can be ready to help and comfort if something like this happens close to home. So... I've ordered a clicker! At first I thought that it was a little silly... but this video REALLY changed my stubborn mind. Watch it... you will see what I mean!

I'm posting this just in case you want to try it out... I'll try to let you know how it goes for me! Think Positive! Just click on the photo to learn more about the Billion Clicks movement! Let me know if you join and how you like it. My clicker should be here soon... YES!

Oh... and if anyone wants an update on Alex's mission...

She is doing her positive thing... many actually. She is finding joy in serving others in Chile! She is currently in San Felipe and has fallen in love with the people and the country! We are SO happy that she is happy. We love her SO much!

See... if I had my clicker I'd be clicking away... then looking at the numbers to remind me of all the positive things! Whoohoo!

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

Sweet Roses Rewind

Welcome friends! It's been about a week since I last posted... I hope that you all are doing well! The sun is starting to shine here but it's still being shy. 

Well, today I'm sharing a little for My Favorite Things's new feature... Release Rewind! I've got a few more things to share with you using some of April's new products!

This card is crisp, bright and sweet.

It features my new stamp set, Sweet Roses and the coordinating Die-namics Roses and Leaves.

Love the Hemp Chord in the center of the buttons!

I'm really enjoying the new Open Simply Scallops Die-namics. This is the smallest shown here.

I've used a band of the Houndstooth Pattern from Spring Backgrounds on this Scalloped Treat Box thats been created to match the card.

Here is the little ensemble together.

I love that this Sweet Roses ensemble is ready to go for a friend at a moment's notice!

Next a quick and simple card to wrap things up.

I wanted to show how fun felt looks with the Die-namics Roses and Leaves!

I think these would be really cute used with a hair band or comb. 

I love finding lucky fits like this sentiment with this Designer Label 4 STAX.

That wraps up my post for the Release Rewind. Make sure to head over to the MFT Blog to see who else has projects to share today!

I'm excited to see some of YOUR projects using Sweet Roses!

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

Lisa Johnson Designs Sweet Roses Die-namics Roses and Leaves Die-namics Scalloped Treat Box Die-namics Open Simply Scallops Trio LJD Darling Dots Spring Backgrounds Die-namics Designer Labels 4 STAX Premium Dye Ink Pad Hot Fudge Premium Dye Ink Pad Orange Fizz Premium Dye Ink Pad Kraft Premium Dye Ink Pad Sour Apple Premium Dye Ink Pad Wild Cherry Hemp Cord Heavyweight Cardstock Wild Cherry Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream Heavyweight Cardstock Kraft Buttons Whip Cream Felt Red Hot Felt Orange Fizz Felt Sour Apple

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Sweet Pink Roses

Welcome back! Are you ready for one last of the Sneak Peeks for my new stamp set... Sweet Roses and Die-namics Roses and leaves? I've really loved what the other team members have made with these products too.

I've got two pretty pink rose cards to share...

This first one is a "HAPPY" card...

The card base is stamped with the houndstooth image from Spring Backgrounds in Pink Lemonade Ink. The Happy is from the new Hello, My Name Is stamp set.

I really like the Kraft ink layered on top of Pink Lemonade and Sour Apple! I so enjoy having dies to match my stamps...  Die-namics Roses and leaves are great for coordinating AND by themselves!

I used the stitched strip from the new Blueprints 2 set.

I pulled over the houndstooth and stitched strips from the front... and added the mother's day sentiment from Sweet Roses.

This next card is a simple quilt inspires card... 

I used the same color scheme as the 1st card... I like pulling all of the elements together differently... it's a great way to stretch supplies! The stitches are from Hearts and Stitches... a great set for adding great touches. 

The little faux pinking label with the Hello sentiment from Sweet Roses.

I pulled over some of the trimmed off strip for the inside... the hemp chord adds an extra touch.

Here are the sets in full again... so you can peek at the details!

I hope that you've enjoyed today's projects! I've really enjoyed reading your comments. Please let me know if you have any questions!

The MFT Design Team is showcasing all the new products being released on April 9 at 10 PM EST on the MFT BLOG.  Don't forget to go comment on the MFT Blog Teaser Time posts for your chance to win HUGE prizes.

 

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

Lisa Johnson Designs Sweet Roses Die-namics Roses and Leaves LLD Document It - Hello My Name Is Hearts & Stitches Die-namics Blueprints 2 Bracket Edge Duo Die-namics Premium Dye Ink Pad Kraft Premium Dye Ink Pad Pink Lemonade Premium Dye Ink Pad Sour Apple Sour Apple Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream Heavyweight Cardstock Natural Heavyweight Cardstock Pink Lemonade Hemp Cord Pink Lemonade Buttons

Thank You Roses

First off... thank you to all who have left comments! It's been so great hearing your thoughts on these new products... and the cards I've created. THANK YOU!!!

Today's Sweet Roses card has a little bit of a modern feel. 

The card base is stamped with the chevron image from Spring Backgrounds.

The roses and leaves are stamped with same ink for the base and line image. Lemon Drop and Sour Apple I love the perfect match that this gives.

The sentiment is easy to ink with two separate inks. My trick is to ink the entire stamp with the lightest color then carefully ink the darkest. This only works if the dark color is really dark or in the same color family as the lightest.

The chevron image and Sour Apple strip are carried over from the front.

Monday night I'll have another bigger post using Sweet Roses and Roses and Leaves Die-namics! Don't forget to head over to the MFT blog to enter to win a HUGE prize! The new release products will be available at My Favorite Things on April 9th at 10 PM EST. 

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

Lisa Johnson Designs Sweet Roses Spring Backgrounds Die-namics Roses and Leaves Die-namics Designer Labels 4 STAX Die-namics Oval STAX Set 1 Heavyweight Cardstock Kraft Sour Apple Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream Premium Dye Ink Pad Hot Fudge Premium Dye Ink Pad Sour Apple Premium Dye Ink Pad Lemon Drop Kraft Buttons Hemp Cord

Friendship Bloomed

"We're painting the roses red!" or something like that. I thought about this all day so I had to create a Sweet Roses and Roses and Leaves Die-namics card and with an Alice in Wonderland feel to it!

This card features the Large Open and Side view roses from Sweet Roses... and all the leaf images. Distressed Diamonds was used for the background.

I stamped the base of the roses with Wild Cherry Ink then the line image is stamped with Electric Red. The leaves are stamped with Factory Green Ink with the line image stamped in Jellybean Green.

I love the thought behind this sentiment... True friendship does bloom!

The inside of the card shoes the smaller open rose and leaves.

That wraps up my card for today...

Come back tomorrow for another quick card using Sweet Roses and Roses and Leaves Die-namics! Don't forget to head over to the MFT blog to see who else is sharing today and to enter to win a HUGE prize!!!

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

Lisa Johnson Designs Sweet Roses Die-namics Roses and Leaves Distressed Diamonds (LJD) Die-namics Open Simply Scallops Trio Premium Dye Ink Pad Factory Green Premium Dye Ink Pad Jellybean Green Premium Dye Ink Pad Black Licorice Electric Red Premium Dye Ink Pad Premium Dye Ink Pad Wild Cherry Buttons Sweet Tooth Card Stock Smooth White Heavyweight Cardstock Sweet Tooth

Introducing: Sweet Roses & Die-namics Roses and Leaves

Happy Spring, friends! I hope that you are all doing well and enjoying some nice spring weather! It's spring break here and we are having a bit of a stay-cation... it's been fun to just be home and go to local and semi-local places. We were total tourists and even have done the Space Needle!

Well...It's MFT's Teaser Time again...I've got more fun stamps and dies sneak peeks to share with you today.  

Sweet Roses ($17.95) - A very graphic and clean rose themed stamp set that features two shapes and four sized roses. Included are both solid and line images. Perfect for any stamper... solid stamper or coloring lover! The font combination is clean with a touch of elegance. This set is packed full of possibilities!

Roses and Leaves Die-namics ($13.95) - Coordinates with Sweet Roses and work well alone too!

Now... onto the cards!

This first card is my favorite one of the group that I've created so far using the open roses and leaves from Sweet Roses.

I used white heat embossing powder after stamping the line image in VersaMark.

Next I carefully colored in the images with Copic Markers.

The sentiment is stamped and embossed as well. Then trimmed and adhered to the card with foam squares.

Darling Dots are stamped on the card base front and on the inside in white ink. I also used the Scalloped Scallop border die-namics.

Next is a more natural feeling card... using the side view roses.

The card base is stamped with the poppy poem text image from Pretty Poppies.

The frame, from Blue Prints 2, is stamped with the woodgrain image from Western Backrounds.

You can see the line and solid roses and leaves are stamped together on their coordinating dies from Roses and Leaves Die-namics. I simply used the same color of ink on top of itself... then I get a perfect match!

The same strip images are using on the inside.

Now I have a simple technique card.

I love that the clean lines of Sweet Roses allows for this Faux Watercoloring tequnique.

I stamped the line images onto their coordinating dies from Roses and Leaves Die-namics.

Next I used a small wet paint brush to "bleed" the ink. Make sure that you don't let the water puddle when you try this as it will bleed your ink too much. I used a new Zva Creative Crystal for the centers.

I used Distressed Diamonds to stamp the strips on the front and inside. I love how they look with the roses.

To finish off today's post... I have a modern Sweet Roses card.

Very crisp and clean.

I stamped the layer with the roses and leave, layered with the small images stamped in a darker ink then the larger in lighter ink. I then trimmed with my cutter up to the flower... and hand trimmed it from there! A simple yet affective way to get some shape in a card.

I used Mod Borders, also an upcoming release, to stamp the front and on the inside of the card.

Well, that wraps up the project peeks for today.

The new release products will be available at My Favorite Things on April 9th at 10 PM EST. Click on this link (My Favorite Things) to go to the blog and see all of the new products as they are introduced this week... and learn about the BIG prizes that are being given away!

I hope that you've enjoyed these peeks. I have enjoyed creating using Sweet Roses and Roses and Leaves Die-namics for you! I'd love to hear your thoughts about these new products! 

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

Lisa Johnson Designs Sweet Roses Die-namics Roses and Leaves Die-namics Blueprints 2 Die-namics Open Simply Scallops Trio LLD Border It - Mod Borders LJD Darling Dots Western Backgrounds Distressed Diamonds (LJD) Die-namics Designer Labels 2 STAX Die-namics Scalloped Scallop Border Premium Dye Ink Pad Orange Fizz Premium Dye Ink Pad Kraft Premium Dye Ink Pad Razzle Berry Premium Dye Ink Pad Pink Lemonade Premium Dye Ink Pad Jellybean Green Premium Dye Ink Pad Sour Apple Premium Dye Ink Pad Factory Green Premium Dye Ink Pad Hot Fudge Buttons Jellybean Green Buttons Orange Fizz Kraft Buttons Heavyweight Cardstock Kraft Card Stock Smooth White Heavyweight Cardstock Sno Cone Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream Hemp Cord

Pretty Poppies Finale!

Welcome back friends! I've had such a fantastic week playing with Pretty Poppies... and reading all of your wonderful thoughts on the new set! Its available now in the MFT store!!! But... I do have a few more projects to share using this sweet set!

Here is a sweet thank you ensemble that I've created for a good friend.

I made great use of not only the pretty Poppies stamp set... but also the Die-namics Poppies and Leaves dies.

This thank you card shows the leaves stems and a few of the poppy heads in Pretty Poppies. I also used the woodgrain image from Western Backgrounds. 

The leaves are stamped in Gumdrop Green and Sour Apple ink. I love mixing them with these poppies.

The inside shows the poppy poem strip in addition to the woodgrain image.

The little Flower Box die-namics box is so fun and ready for a friend now.

I trimmed out the stems and then glued everything together. You just have to love things that are 3-D.

Lastly... a monochromatic Black and white card.

It's fun creating a scene with these images from Pretty Poppies. I love how the graphic nature of these images lends themselves to a monochromatic look!

Some little crystals add even more elegance to the card.

This sentiment is really coming in handy. I've got several friends who are going through trials right now and it's nice to have this sentiment now to turn to.
The poppy text is really coming in handy for creating insides of cards. 

That wraps up my projects using Pretty Poppies and Poppies and Leaves for this month's release. Now is the time that you can pop over to the MFT store and snag the things that you've been peeking at all week. It's been so great to hear from you all... I CAN NOT WAIT to see your poppy projects! Make sure to check out the other DT blogs to get more wonderful ideas for this month's products!

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

Lisa Johnson Designs Pretty Poppies Die-namics Poppies and Leaves Die-namics Flower Box Western Backgrounds Die-namics Scallop Ribbon Border Die-namics Trapezoid Treat Box Premium Dye Ink Pad Sour Apple Gumdrop Green Premium Dye Ink Pad Premium Dye Ink Pad Kraft Premium Dye Ink Pad Black Licorice Heavyweight Cardstock Natural Card Stock Smooth White Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream Heavyweight Cardstock Steel Grey Hemp Cord

 

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Blue Birthday

Hello friends! I've got a fun card and matching hair bow to share with you today with my new stamp set and Die-namics, Pretty Poppies and Poppies and Leaves!

Since it's MFT's die-namics feature time I saved this fun Birthday ensemble for today!

This card is modern, clean and graphic... with a touch of elegance! The sentiment has glitter that has been carefully added over the bold print using a glue pen and loose glitter. I chose elegant buttons to accent the sentiment from this Month's triple scoop, Birthday Sentiments

The poppy from Pretty Poppies is stamped in a medium blue... and coordinates well with the Berrylicious cardstock. I love the contrast that using the Die-namics Poppies and Leaves lends to the card... LOVE the white border around the flower because of the die!

I also added glitter to the poppy center. I took my time doing this so that it stayed clean and crisp!

The inside reflects the outside with the sentiment being on the Fishtail Stax die cut... and the dots from Darling Dots stamped in white ink again!

I love the fresh feeling that this card has! The inside should never compete with the card front (IMHO) rather it should allow your eye to have a place to go either after of before you read the hand written sentiments.

Now for the bow...

Yes, I stamped on the felt using paint instead of ink. I used the same image from Darling Dots to tie it all in together!

Instead of using the bow as it's designed, I folded over the tail in sort of a twist. This works a little better for the feel I was going for in a hair comb! I didn't feel the need to stamp the pain in the back either. I used Hot glue to attach the bow to the comb. 

So, this little ensemble is headed to Alex for her Birthday. I hope it survives in her package to Chile! LOL!

The team has taken an in-depth look at this month's Die-namics, while re-visiting the amazing sets being released tonight at 10 PM EST RIGHT HERE at MFT!Head over to the MFT Blog to print out a neato handy dandy shopping list too! 

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on March 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on March 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• If you'd like to see all the designers' posts for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on March 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Just a quick reminder... these new sets and dies will be available at 10pm EST on Monday, March 11 at MFT! I've put the links into the supply list to make it easier for you to click to when they are avalable! 

More Pretty Poppies and Poppies and Leaves for the New Product tour are headed your way tomorrow! 

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

 

Lisa Johnson Designs Pretty Poppies LJD Darling Dots Die-namics Poppies and Leaves Die-namics Fishtail Flags Layers STAX Die-namics Jumbo Beautiful Bow Felt Berrylicious Buttons Berrylicious Premium Dye Ink Pad Jellybean Green Cloud White VersaMagic VersaMagic - Aegean Blue Heavyweight Cardstock Berrylicious Card Stock Smooth White Zva Creative Crystals

White Poppies

Today's Pretty Poppies card is soft and elegant... with a rustic twist.
Another birthday card... March is PACKED full of birthdays in my friends and family circle... so I'm enjoying creating for specific people! This card if for a friend who is sweet and gentle and has this elegance about her.

The poppies look incredible in white ink on Kraft cardstock. I love how they POP! 

I love the softness of the Kraft ink with this sentiment. It really adds to the card!
The trio of buttons help add more texture and balance. Notice the Poppy Poem Script that is stamped onto the border?  It's carried over to the inside...

I never want to over decorate the inside because I like to have room to write to my recipients!

Isn't amazing how many styles and looks that Pretty Poppies can lend itself to!

I've got another card and fun felt poject to share tomorrow... and it involves paint! Any guesses? :)  See you then!

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

Lisa Johnson Designs Pretty Poppies Die-namics Scalloped Scallop Border Buttons Sour Apple Kraft Buttons Buttons Sweet Tooth Premium Dye Ink Pad Kraft Heavyweight Cardstock Kraft Card Stock Smooth White Sour Apple Hemp Cord

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on March 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on March 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on March 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

 

Watercolored poppies

Today I have a more artistic card to share... a little faux watercoloring with my new Pretty Poppie stamp set. 

Let me just say that this is not meant to be perfect looking... but more have an artistic feel... so there is A LOT of room for error. I stamped the flowers, leaves and stems from Pretty Poppies first then went over them with an aqua pen. Then I lightly saturated the bottom of the cardstock and let it soak in for a moment... then stamped the poppy poem strip.

I thought that this sentiment worked well with the feel of the card. I love the contrast of the crisp sentiment with the artistic style of the poppies.

The inside hasn't been watercolored because it can warp the cardstock a little and I wanted that base to stay nice and strong. This sentiment is also from Pretty Poppies.

That wraps my card up...

I must say... THANK YOU again for all your positive feedback for Pretty Poppies and Poppies and Leaves! I'm so excited to see what you make with them too! See you tomorrow!

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on March 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on March 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on March 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Lisa Johnson Designs Pretty Poppies Die-namics Designer Labels 2 STAX Premium Dye Ink Pad Kraft Premium Dye Ink Pad Wild Cherry Gumdrop Green Premium Dye Ink Pad Heavyweight Cardstock Kraft Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream Kraft Buttons Hemp Cord

 

 

Big Birthday Numbers and More Poppies!

Hello friends!!! I've got a few fun cards to share for you today... both are very crisp and clean.

My daughter, Pepper, turned 14 this year and she has several friends with birthdays that are just around the corner. I wanted to create something fun and bright for one of the.

I stamped the diamonds first then stamped the Big Birthday Numbers over them. I then hand trimmed the numbers then added glitter. It's very sparkly in person!

The sentiment from Big Birthday Wishes is stamped with VersaMark then heat embossed with white EP powder.

The inside has a sentiment stamped over a leftover piece of the diamond stamped cardstock.

I created accent flags to mimic the strip on the front.  More glitter accents the Circle Stax.

And now... a poppy card to show off a little of my new Pretty Poppies stamp set and Poppies and Leaves Die-namics!

I wanted to create a crisp and modern card... with a classic feel to it too. Color can help create feeling and mood. Purple and green are classic colors and that add the feeling I wanted. The cheveron pattern and the layout add to the modern feel... and the strong clean lines and use of white cardstock make it crisp!

The Grape Jelly and Gumdrop Green Ink are great together huh! I used 

The chevron pattern is carried over to the inside and I also used the poppy poem strip for a tie in to the Thank You sentiment on the front of the card.

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on March 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on March 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on March 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

 It's been such a fun past few days.... hearing all your positive comments and thoughts! Thank you for taking the time to comment! See you tomorrow for More Pretty Poppies and Poppies and Leaves!

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

 

à la modes Big Birthday Numbers à la modes Big Birthday Wishes Distressed Diamonds (LJD) Lisa Johnson Designs Pretty Poppies Die-namics Poppies and Leaves Die-namics Scallop Ribbon Border Spring Backgrounds Die-namics Sentiment Strips Die-namics Circle STAX Set 1 Gumdrop Green Premium Dye Ink Pad Premium Dye Ink Pad Black Licorice Premium Dye Ink Pad Grape Jelly Heavyweight Cardstock Gumdrop Green Card Stock Smooth White Heavyweight Cardstock Blue Raspberry Zva Creative Crystals

Happy Birthday Wonderful Friend

Welcome back friends! I have a CAS Pretty Poppies birthday card to share with you today.

I have several wonderful friends with birthdays this month so it's nice to create now for them. What's funny is that a friend had mistakenly said it was my birthday in a group email and a so I received several birthday wishes... even though mine is in January! LOL! I LIKE having a March birthday... maybe I should change it! ;) 

Here is a close up of the poppy head, leaves, and sentiment from Pretty Poppies. I love having the Poppies and Leaves Die-namics for easily adding dimension. I've also used the small dot strip from Darling Dots for the background and another pattern circle from Easter Elements. I REALLY love the new Electric red ink. It's such a perfect shade... just enough blue in it.

The inside also has the dot strip stamped and a different poppy with the leaf and the dies.

That's a wrap! I'll see you tomorrow for more with Pretty Poppies , Die-namics Poppies and Leaves and another MFT set that will be revealed then too.

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

Lisa Johnson Designs Pretty Poppies Die-namics Poppies and Leaves Embellished Eggs LJD Darling Dots Heavyweight Cardstock Electric Red Heavyweight Cardstock Steel Grey Card Stock Smooth White Electric Red Premium Dye Ink Pad Premium Dye Ink Pad Black Licorice Gumdrop Green Premium Dye Ink Pad

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on March 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on March 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on March 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

A poppy pin for Alex!

I have a quick and cute little pin and tag to share today using my newest stamp set...Pretty Poppies and the New Poppy Builder Die-namics!

As you may know... I love Poppies! And because I love Poppies my daughters do too. I made this pin for my daughter who is away, because I miss her.  Why is she away? Well, she's chosen to serve a full time for our church. She is currently in the Missionary Training Center (MTC) learning the Spanish language and preparing to head to the Chile Santiago North Mission! 

Her tag says Hermana Johnson... Hermana is Sister in Spanish.

So, I've been creating and sending up a storm to her... AND she is under the weather too... which is hard for me. Her spirits are high though!

Here is a close up of the tag I created using Pretty Poppies. I wrote on it before I sent it in her package.

I masked the poppy then stamped the leaves and then masked both before stamping the script. I then die cut the tag.

Here is a close up of the pin. 

I used all the petal sizes to create the poppy for her pin. The MFT felt is fun for making these.

Here is the backside of the pin. Alex will wear a dress or a skirt everyday so I wanted the pin to look finished. She will be able to wear this on her blouse, hat and even add this to close a dressy scarf.
I made the tag's ribbon loop longer than normal to attach the pin. Alex likes to keep everything so I wanted to make it so her tag could also be a book mark or something. 

Well, that's a wrap on the project for today.  Here's Pretty Poppies...

 

click on the image to see more detail!

Also, thank you SO MUCH for the wonderful, glowing comments on yesterday's blog post! I'm SO excited that you are already in love with Pretty Poppies! Didn't the team create AMAZING projects! I am in awe I tell ya! Make sure to head over to the MFT blog for more ideas during Teaser Time.

I'll see you tomorrow for more with Pretty Poppies and Die-namics Poppies and Leaves!

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

Lisa Johnson Designs Pretty Poppies Die-namics Poppies and Leaves Die-namics Poppy Builder Die-namics Traditional Tags STAX Die-namics Circle STAX Set 2 Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream Premium Dye Ink Pad Black Licorice Premium Dye Ink Pad Sour Apple Electric Red Premium Dye Ink Pad Black Licorice Felt Red Hot Felt Steel Grey Hemp Cord Black Licorice Buttons

 

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on March 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on March 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on March 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Introducing: Pretty Poppies!

To say that I'm excited about this month's MFT Teaser Time, is a total understatement! I love the set that I created for you this month! 

I know that's not the cool kid thing to say about your own set... but I love it so much! Let me introduce you too...

Pretty Poppies ($17.95) - An elegant and graphic Poppy themed stamp set. Filled with lovely poppy heads, leaves and stems to create beautiful poppy projects. There are several unique as well as all occasion sentiments in the set as well as a lovely text stamp that features a poppy poem. You will understand as soon as you start stamping just why this set is perfectly named Pretty Poppies!

 

Die-namics Poppies and Leaves ($11.95) - The coordinating dies for Pretty Poppies. Included are dies for the Poppy heads, leaves, and bud.

Now... some projects!

This first card shows off all three flower heads, both leaves and the bud with their coordinating Die-namics die from Poppies and Leaves.

The sentiment is one that I thought would be perfect with Pretty Poppies. It's pretty much how I feel about poppies... so I put it into words. 

I love the Wild Cherry, Razzle Berry and Orange ink together.
I used the new Gumdrop Green along with the Sour Apple ink for the leaves and the Distressed Diamonds Bottoms on the front...

and on the inside.

This next card is clean and simple.

Poppies have the unique trait of blooming when in adverse conditions. When I think of lovely women who seem to bloom, even when in a major life trial... I think of poppies.

A little masking is used to stamp the poppy and leaves on the inside of the card.

Now... to change it up, an elegant and mature thank you card. I used the new Electric Red ink!

I wanted to show a fun trick with this open front poppy... the houndstooth center is an image from Easter Elements!

Several MFT DT members are showcasing Pretty Poppies today... and they have come up with some pretty amazing poppy centers.

A close up of the miss you sentiment.

I used the houndstooth strip from Spring Backgrounds on the inside of the card...

Along with the thinking of you sentiment.

That wraps up my projects for today...

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on March 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on March 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on March 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

I CAN NOT WAIT to hear what you think about Pretty Poppies!!! Make sure to head over the MFT Blog and click on the other DT links to see what they've created with it!

I've got something to share every day of the countdown... so keep stoping by! 

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

Lisa Johnson Designs Pretty Poppies Die-namics Poppies and Leaves Spring Backgrounds Embellished Eggs Distressed Diamonds (LJD) Die-namics Scallop Ribbon Border Heavyweight Cardstock Sweet Tooth Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream Heavyweight Cardstock Electric Red Sour Apple Electric Red Premium Dye Ink Pad Gumdrop Green Premium Dye Ink Pad Premium Dye Ink Pad Sour Apple Premium Dye Ink Pad Wild Cherry Premium Dye Ink Pad Black Licorice Premium Dye Ink Pad Razzle Berry

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HOWDY and a quick share!

I just wanted to pop in a say "Howdy"! I hope that February has been great for everyone. I've been keeping busy with life in general. 

I've got a card to share today that's been publishing in the upcoming Paper Crafts special issue... Card Creations, Vol. 11!

I was excited when this got picked up because it was the first thing I had made with Howdy and Western Backgrounds! SO much fun! I think I need to get this set out again! :) That's one thing about Spring that I like... cleaning and finding things that I love but hadn't used for a while. It's great for the Mojo too.

Well, March is just around the corner, litterally! LOL! I've got fun things in the works too.

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

 

Howdy Western Backgrounds Die-namics LJD Howdy Frames Heavyweight Cardstock Kraft Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream Gumdrop Green

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Embellished Eggs & Spring Backgrounds Finale!

Welcome back! It’s been fun these past few days… hearing your thoughts on the new products and some of the projects I’ve created. I have a few more projects to share with you today using Embellished Eggs, Spring Backgrounds and Easter Elements! 

This first card is one of my favorites from this release. I like the how the spring feeling comes through with the flowering branch, the robin and the colors used. 

So many things can tie a card's design together. The flower is from Embellished Eggs as is the little dot for the center.

I used the larger bird and chevron wing image from Embellished Eggs. I used that wonderful double inking trick to add color to the breast of the bird to make it more Robin like. I stamped the coral color on the entire stamp first then selectively inked the rest of the bird.

The base of this frame was stamped in Sno Cone ink using the wonky chevron image from Spring Backgrounds. I really adore how this image turned out and I actually don't think it will ever be put away. It honestly goes with everything!

The chevron makes another appearance on the inside of the card for a simple finish.

This Back and Cream card has a bit of an elegant feel. I have this wonderful houndstooth wool coat that I love to wear in the winter... and this card was inspired by that.

Notice how the flower centers are also houndstooth?! I really love having coordinating dies... Easter Elements Die-namics is great for not just Easter but all year round. These flowers and the bird from the first card really shows that off.

The sentiment is from On The Line.

Another simple inside makes it easy to save for use at a later date. That houndstooth is able to stand alone and still looks like a detailed effort.

Last for today's post is a little treat box.
I stamped this little die-cut Die-namics Cone Treat Box. Yep... looks like a carrot. But you can tell I am not filling it with ANYTHING like carrots! LOL! I stamped the entire box with my houndstooth pattern from Spring Backgrounds.

The top has some baker's twine and a die cut from Winter Rose Die-namics. 

Well, that wraps up this month's release! Embellished Eggs, Spring Backgrounds and Easter Elements are available now for you… and since I had a set sell out last month I recommend that if your heart is set on getting these… hop over to My Favorite Things now to snag one! Thank you again for all of the wonderful comments over these new products that I’ve illustrated for you. Make sure to check out what the other DT members have created for today's New Product Tour too!

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

Embellished Eggs Spring Backgrounds On The Line Easter Elements Die-namics Cone Treat Box Die-namics Winter Rose Die-namics Branch with Leaves Die-namics LLD Accent It - Labels and Tabs Die-namics Oval STAX Set 2 Die-namics Framed Greetings DIE ONLY Premium Dye Ink Pad Kraft Premium Dye Ink Pad Sour Apple Premium Dye Ink Pad Sno Cone Premium Dye Ink Pad Black Licorice Heavyweight Cardstock Sno Cone Sour Apple Heavyweight Cardstock Kraft Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream Heavyweight Cardstock Orange Fizz Honeydew Twine 15 Yard Bundle

 

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Monochromatic Easter Tags

Welcome to my post for MFT's Die-namics feature! I wanted to show off the egg die from the new Easter Elements Die-namics set.  

Welcome back! I'm feeling just a tad more “springy” than I did yesterday... I'm wishing for a little sunshine tomorrow! As for today...have a few Easter tags to share.

Each tag is unique and embraces its own color. I've coordinated the pattern from each set to add a little extra design element. I love having these ready to go to just add to a bag of Easter treats! The base of each tag is a tag from Traditional Tag Stax. The sentiments are all from Embellished Eggs.

The light purple tag features the houndstooth pattern from Spring Backgrounds and the Houndstooth Egg from Embellished Eggs.

The yellow tag features the chevron egg from Embellished Eggs and the chevron strip from Spring Backgrounds.

The blue/aqua tag shows off the flower egg from Embellished Eggs and the flower strip from Spring Backgrounds.

All the tags also show some of the great blig from Zva Creative!

Here are the Die-namics and stamps I used today.

Now... it's time for our Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release Pep Rally!

Our Design Team has been busy creating jaw-dropping and inspiring projects for you, and we've saved the best for last.

We've taken an in-depth look at this month's Die-namics, while re-visiting the amazing sets being released tonight at 10 PM EST RIGHT HERE in the MFT Boutique.

And while we are at it, how about we make your life even easier with a "cheat sheet" of all that's new?  Head over to the MFT Blog to print out a shopping list.

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on February 4 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on February 4 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• If you'd like to see all the designers' posts for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on February 4 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

 

I hope that you will let me know if you have any questions! Come back tomorrow for one last teaser peek at Embellished Eggs, Spring Backgrounds, and Easter Elements.

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

 

Embellished Eggs Spring Backgrounds Easter Elements Die-namics Traditional Tags STAX Die-namics Scallop Ribbon Border Die-namics Simply Scallops SMALL Die-namics Solid Bracket Border Whip Cream Grapesicle Berrylicious Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream VersaMagic - Night Sky VersaMagic - Sea Breeze Spring Pansy VersaMagic VersaMagic - Thatched Straw Score-Tape Dots Crystal - Grape

 

Bright Get Well

 Today I have a clean and simple card to share using my new sets... and an older one too. If you consider 2 months "older"! LOL! It seems like there is a lot of need for these cards in my life.

Since we are all craving spring here... I went with bright and cheery. I used the flower, dot center and dot leaves/wings from Embellished Eggs and the Chevron image from Spring Backgrounds.

I used the new Sour Apple and Grape Jelly inks too. Man...I've given away a ton of Emergen-C... and I need to make more get well cards for friends. It's been one HUGE season of gunk here.    

another peek at the new stuff...

 

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on February 4 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on February 4 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on February 4 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Pop back here for Monday's pep-rally and the die-namics feature. I've got the sweetest project to show you then!

Hope you have a great weekend! Thanks for poppying by, friends!

  

Embellished Eggs Spring Backgrounds On The Line Easter Elements Heavyweight Cardstock Sweet Tooth Premium Dye Ink Pad Sour Apple Premium Dye Ink Pad Razzle Berry Premium Dye Ink Pad Grape Jelly Zva Creative Crystals Score-Tape

Easter Pillow Box Treats

With all the gloomy weather and rain, I've been craving SPRING! I know its coming... but I'm not very patient. LOL! So, I've been having fun creating a little spring and Easter to tide me over. I've got some sweet and simple Easter pillow boxed to share today.

This sweet little trio features the houndstooth background from Spring Backgrounds and several images from Embellished Eggs. All the images are used with their coordinating dies from Easter Elements Die-namics.

Mini eggs in Sour Apple ink.
The large flower with houndstooth center in Pink Lemonade ink.

 The large bird with Polka dot wing in Sno Cone ink.

I think that the tag is the perfect size to go with the Pillow Boxes too!

 

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on February 4 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on February 4 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on February 4 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

 

I'm having so much fun with these images and absolutely loving what the other ladies on the DT have been creating. Please don't hesitate to ask questions if you have them. I really appreciate your input!

See you tomorrow for more Embellished Eggs, Spring Backgrounds, & Easter Elements Die-namics. 

 Thanks for poppying by, friends!

  

Spring Backgrounds Embellished Eggs Easter Elements Square Pillow Box Die-namics Die-namics Traditional Tags STAX Premium Dye Ink Pad Sour Apple Sour Apple Premium Dye Ink Pad Sno Cone Sno Cone Premium Dye Ink Pad Pink Lemonade Grosgrain Ribbon Pink Lemonade Hemp Cord Large Metal Adapter Plate for Die-namics Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream Score-Tape

so good for my heart

 It's another blustery day in the Northwest so I'm wrapped up in a cozy blanket, blogging and thinking about my blessings. Friends are some of my biggest blessings... so I made a card for a good friend!

This card shows a sentiment from You Make My Day and the Wonky Chevron strip from Spring Backgrounds.

I love this sentiment... it speaks so true of a good friend! I'm trying to tell friends how much they mean to me more often... I don't want to ever take them for granted. I used a little heart from Homespun Hearts to highlight the heart part of the sentiment. 

I really love neutral color schemes right now.  I stamped the Wonky Chevron in a light grey, Kraft, and dark brown.

Click on these images if you would like to see more details with the sets I used.

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on February 4 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on February 4 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on February 4 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

I hope you are enjoying this month's Teaser Time. I have loved hearing from you!

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

  

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Happy Spring!

 Those of you long time readers know that I love mixing stamp sets... I love creating interesting patterns.  Today's card combines for My Favorite Things Teaser Time two new stamp set in a unique way!

Today I'm using Document It - Right This Way and Embellished Eggs. I find that creating color patterns adds a tone of dimension to a project... I just try to make sure to keep some white space (not in color, but space not used) on the card so that my eye knows where to focus! I LOVE the new Sour Apple ink... I'm a big green fan and this is my favorite MFT green. The Pink Lemonade is lovely too. I really like this color combo... sweet and fresh.

 Document It - Right This Way has SO many awesome images... It's probably not going to get put away for a long time!!!

I'm having a ton of fun with this Embellished Eggs birdie too. 

I did add the zig zag stitch from Hearts and Stitches for some up/down contrast. 

Soooo...Here are the new stamps and dies I used for today's posts...

Please click on any of them to see more detail! Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on February 4 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on February 4 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on February 4 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Tomorrow I have more to share using Embelished Eggs, Spring Backgrounds, Easter Elements and another new set! See you then!

Thanks for poppying by, friends!!!

  

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Introducing: Embellished Eggs and Spring Backgrounds!

I hope you all are doing well....keeping crafty and enjoying loved ones. I've been doing both in an extreme way! I'll share more about that later though! On to today's introductions for MFT's Teaser time!

 I have a few things I've created for this month's release... here are the details! 

Embellished Eggs ($17.95) - A fresh and graphic image filled Easter/Spring stamp set featuring unique small and large eggs, sweet chicks whose wings also double as leaves for several of the spring flowers included in the set! Many of the images in this set work for everyday use as well. You will love the versatility, fresh, and clean feel of Embellished Eggs!

 Easter Elements Die-namics ($12.95) - These fun dies coordinate with Embellished Eggs... but work wonderfully with felt and other textured materials. There are SO many cute things that you can create with Easter Elements!

Spring Backgrounds ($15.95) - A wonderful, sweet background building stamp set that also coordinates with many of the patterns in Embellished Eggs. (Wonky Chevron, Spring Flowers, and Houndstooth.) This set will be a staple in your stamping supplies because of its ability for year-round, any occasion use! 

On to the projects...

This first card is clean and simple and shows the flower egg and mini dot egg from Embellished Eggs.

You can also see the flower strip from Spring Backgrounds. I used two different fonts with Embellished Eggs... the sentiments mix and match well!

A little double layering with the grass border die here adds a little extra depth.

This sentiment is great all on its own for the inside of the card. This is a very easy card to mass produce!
Next is a BRIGHT and bold card. This idea came into my head while illustrating Embellished Eggs!

The chick is "hatching"! :) I love having the matching die-namics, Easter Elements, to make this come together so easily! The egg is just trimmed in the white space! (You also get a peek at the houndstooth pattern from Spring Backgrounds in the new Sour Apple ink!)

I did a little creative inking with the Easter sentiment. Notice the flower leaves? Those are the mini bird wings!!! 

A lot of the patterns coordinate between the two new sets... and within Embellished Eggs!

The little flower in the corner adds a little extra detail!

Now... to finish off with a card that isn't Easter or Spring themed...

The wonky Chevron is perfect for SO many things. I'm so glad to have it. It was actually fun to illustrate too. These natural colors are so me... I love it! Oh... and the sentiment is from Gift Card Greetings II.

I love the little birds put together like they are snuggling. So sweet.

I really wanted a simple inside because I plan on writing a ton inside this card.  More Wonky Chevron from Spring Backgrounds!

Well, that wraps up the cards...

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on February 4 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on February 4 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on February 4 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Please let me know if you have any questions about and Spring Backgrounds! There are more projects I'll be sharing over the next week... I'm excited to hear your thoughts about these new sets. I had SO much fun illustrating them!

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

 

 

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Homespun Hearts and Rustic Hearts are back in stock!

Several people have inquired about when Homespun Hearts and Rustic Hearts Die-namics would be back in stock... so I wanted to let you know asap! I thought I would also share a small sampling of the projects that the team made with this set and Die-namics!

Julie

Barb

Cindy

Joanne

Jody

Linda

Melody

Here is a link to the BLOG POST and links to the team members that created items for these products! There are so many awesome projects... I love it! And don't forget that I put each of my sets into a category on my sidebar for you to have a quick reference too!

I hope you are all doing well and keeping warm!

Thanks for poppying by friends!

Homespun Hearts and Hearts & Stitches finale!

Whooooo loves you!

Welcome back! So...I just HAD to create some owl pillow boxes for today's post! When I told MFT way back in June that I wanted to create a pillow box, Jody showed me some super cute ones made into owls. They are an old stand by for pillow boxes, but I wanted to share my version that includes Homespun Hearts, and Hearts & Stitches stamp sets along with the new Square Pillow Box and Rustic Hearts Die-namics.

Here is my sweet girl owl. You could easily add a little flower or bow over her ear to step her up a bit.

I used Homespun Hearts and Rustic Hearts on each owl for the heart face and feet and single leaf image. Miss Pink here also shows a small heart and the Be Mine sentiment.

This little sweetie has a repeated Zigzag pattern created using Hearts & Stitches.

Here is a view of the underside... and how the feet are attached.

The small flap is still able to open because I trimmed the heart after adhering it. I curled over the feet for a realistic perching look.

This little happy brown owl has his arms a little different... holding a little banner!

The leaf image is overlapped on all the owl wings to creat a "feather" look. 

The Happy Valentine's day! sentiment from Homespun Hearts was curved on the block before stamping... then I trimmed it with the curve by hand. This little fellow is sporting the heart/dot image from Hearts & Stitches on his tummy.

Ok... Here is their little guy. (Imagine how cute these would be as baby shower favors!) Oh, I should mention that I just hand trimmed the beaks from an orange heart I stamped. Also almost everything is sponged lightly with Kraft Ink.

I double stamped the heart row image for a fuller look on his belly. This would be fun in two different colors too. Just a little note about the belly sections... I actually ran the stamped Rounded Banner STAX image through the die cutting machine with the Square Pillow Box Die-namice to get the right score line to cut off the bottom.

There is a nice close up of his eyes. I've seen so many variations of owl eyes... I combed through every MFT Die-namics in my stash to find the perfect everything. These were so wonderfully fun to create!

Here are the dies that I used in addition to the new Square Pillow Box Die-namics. The supply links will show the sets these came from but I wanted to show you each component. 

The wings are cut then I used the same oval to re-cut to create a wing like shape.

Ok... one little card to finish off the teaser projects. After spending the day owl making, I wanted to create a quick and clean card.

A fun trick with the buttons is to try to line up the tread part of the buttons with a single stitch. 

So easy to do with clear stamps too!

Here is the inside...

The only sentiment is on the inside... I often forget that that's OK. LOL!

Well, that wraps it up for this month's MFT teasers of Homespun Hearts, and Hearts & Stitches stamp sets, Square Pillow Box andRustic Hearts Die-namics! PLEASE let me know if I can answer any questions. I'll answer them in the comments section.

SOOoooooo... are you ready to grab some goodies?!?!?

Make sure to pop over to the MFT Blog to get links to the DT posts with all the new products! There is even a cute little shopping list over there too. Go straight to the store HERE!

Thanks again for all the wonderful comments and thanks for poppying by, friends!

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Will you be mine? and a few pillow boxes too!

Tonight is the MFT Die-namics Feature! I've got several projects to share....

Here is a card showing some fun felt hearts from Rustic Hearts... and some of the image from Homespun Hearts and  Hearts & Stitches!

I love how this shape looks with felt. I wanted to keep the lines clean and continue the sewing style with the buttons layer over the stitching area too.

This card could be stepped up by hand stitching around the heart edges. But... I like to keep things simple.

The inside reflects the front... just not with felt.

I've got a few more pillow boxes using the Square Pillow Box Die-namics to share today. They didn't want to be photographed together... the colors were totally thrown off in photoshop... so each one is separate.

The Love version... in Blu Rspberry.

Each pillow box was die cut, stamped then die cut to trim the heart out of center. Clear acetate was then adhered to the inside of the box before closing and adhering the box's side flap.

The Be Mine one in Sour Apple...(holding sour apple candy too!)

and the Friends one in Lemon Drop.

Each box was stamped with a heart strip image from Hearts & Stitches and has a mini heart stamped and hand trimmed from Homespun Hearts for a little more embellishment.  I'm glad that Costco has a big bag of HiChew available. Now if I can package them all before I eat them... that IS the trick!

I wanted to add that I used the metal adapter plate to get great embossing lines with the .  I actually fold and use a bone folder to make sure the side and flap a smooth then adhere with Score-Tape. After that is when I will close the top and bottom flaps.

Here is what I used in today's post...

It's time for our Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release Pep Rally!

Our Design Team has been busy creating jaw-dropping and inspiring projects for you, and we've saved the best for last.

We've taken an in-depth look at this month's Die-namics, while re-visiting the amazing sets being released tonight at 10 PM EST RIGHT HERE in the MFT Boutique.

And while we are at it, how about we make your life even easier with a "cheat sheet" of all that's new?  Head over to the MFT Blog to print out a shopping list.

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on January 8 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on January 8 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• If you'd like to see all the designers' posts for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on January 8 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Tomorrow is the last day of this month's teaser... please let me know if you have any questions. I sure do appreciate all your excitement over Homespun Hearts,  Hearts & Stitches, Rustic Hearts Die-namics and the Square Pillow Box Die-namics.

Homespun Hearts Hearts & Stitches Square Pillow Box Die-namics Rustic Hearts Die-namics Large Metal Adapter Plate for Die-namics Felt Blu Raspberry Felt Bubblegum Felt Red Hot Heavyweight Cardstock Blue Raspberry Heavyweight Cardstock Natural Heavyweight Cardstock Pink Lemonade Heavyweight Cardstock Lemon Drop Sour Apple Heavyweight Cardstock Sweet Tooth Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream Blue Raspberry Buttons Buttons Sour Apple Buttons Lemon Drop Buttons Natural

 

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Sweet Pillow Boxes

Today I’ve got two sweet little pillow boxes to share with you. They are simple but give a few different feels and style to look to for your future use! 

First off, one with a little brighter and bolder feel.

The heart from Homespun Hearts was stamped onto its coordinating die from Rustic Hearts.

The little zigzag stitch is so fun across the hearts... and the sentiment looks like a little sewing label too.

Next is a little classic feeling pillow box stamped in Kraft Ink.

 

The Valentine Treats sentiment is a fun on to have for quick creations. I chose to stamp and additional image in red and trim the hearts. A little glitter is added for extra fun.

Simple, but fun projects for today. :) 

Here is what I used today that's new...

 

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

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

Ohhh.... I've got something super cute for tomorrows post. Make sure to pop back!

Thanks for poppying over, friends!

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I love you!

 Well, that's what this card says! LOL! Are you ready for a little more sharing using Homespun Hearts and Hearts & Stitches? This is one of the first cards I made with these sets... but I saved it for today's post.

This is a pretty simple and clean style card... with a few fun details.  
The stitched heart looks great with the button images in Homespun Hearts. I stamped the I love you on sentiment strip to resember a little sewing label. The XOXOXO image was curved on the stamp block to curve with the red stitches.

The inside is also stamped with the heart line image for Hearts & Stitches.

I also used a scalloped border die on the heard strip for some extra shape.

Here's a review of my products... click on them to see more detail... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

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

Well that wraps it up! I've been under the weather, so I'm sorry that I don't have more to share. I got more up my sleeves. Do you have any questions about Homespun Hearts and Hearts & Stitches?

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

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I love you! coupon book

Today I'm sharing a sweet little project using the new Coupon Book - Love stamp set, along with my new set and Die-namics. (Homespun Hearts, Rustic Hearts, Hearts & Stitches)

I created this cute little "I love you!" coupon book for my hubby for his Valentine. I used a different approach for it, using the intended cover die for the coupons and vice versa. The heart, button and I love you! sentiment are from Homespun Hearts. The stitches are from Hearts & Stitches. All the other sentiments in today's post are from Coupon Book - Love.

Here are the various coupons I put together using all the sets!

I left on blank... for him to fill in. :)

Here is a close up of the heart and button on the front. 

Lately I've been stamping the images and then die cutting them. It's easy with the Circle STAX set 2 that I used for this button. For the heart and coupon book front I just made a die cut first to use as a guide.

Here are the new products that I used for this book... 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

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

It's been so fun to hear from some of you so far this week. I love hearing your feedback about my sets (Homespun Hearts, Hearts & Stitches, Rustic Hearts and Square Pillow Box Die-namics) and projects. Thank you! I have a sweet card to share with you tomorrow. :)

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

Homespun Hearts Hearts & Stitches Rustic Hearts Die-namics Die-namics Circle STAX Set 2 Premium Dye Ink Pad Razzle Berry Heavyweight Cardstock Kraft Heavyweight Cardstock Sweet Tooth Hemp Cord Flax Twine 15 Yard Bundle

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Butterfly Love

Welcome back and to day 3 of MFT Teaser Time! I've got a fun, almost spring-ish card for you today... I'm already a bit ready for spring... it's been SO cold here!

I'm sharing some using You Make My Day and my new sets, Homespun Hearts and Hearts & Stitches. So... can you see the hearts here?

Yep... probably a no brainer, they are the butterfly wings.  This was another one of those cards that I thought of a soon as I read that sentiment. I love it when that happens! The stitch image from Hearts & Stitches and acts as a great butterfly trail!

I used the plaid heart from Homespun Hearts to create the butterfly. The sentiment, from You Make My Day, is stamped with the new Black Licorice ink! Click on the photo below to see the detail on the button top. Heehee.... maybe it's wrong... but I think it's a pretty adorable butterfly!

The die cut/stamped hearts are adhered to a foam tape strip that has cardstock over it. The buttons are then adhered to that.

This bitty butterfly was created from the matching little heart, stamped on cardstock then adhered to the foam strip.

I LOVE this Hemp Chord! It's so great for this because you can strip/mold it and it stays. I just used my fingernail to form the antennae. You can also spy the stamped hearts from Hearts & Stitches.... stamped in the new Sno Cone ink!

The inside shows the same elements... with just one heart to bring the point home.

That wraps up my card....here are the new products I used.

 

 

 

 

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

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

 I've got more projects to share... and a few more twists with the images too. ;) Pop back tomorrow to peek! Let me know if you have any questions about any of these new products!

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

 

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You Make My Heart Sing

Welcome back! Thanks so much for the Birthday Wishes and all the excitement over my new My Favorite Things products too! It was a beautiful sunny day... crazy pretty for a cool January day too!

I have a little card to share today using Homespun Hearts and Hearts & Stitches and one of Laina's new stamp sets, Journal It - For the Record.

I have to admit, I adore the lined paper image from this set. So great for backgrounds! The sentiment from Journal It - For the Record made me instantly think of this card design.

The hearts are from Homespun Hearts. The little notes add that musical feeling that the hearts really ARE singing! The bottom of the card front is stamped in that with and image from Hearts & Stitches. Oh... I also used the new Sno Cone ink on this card. It's SO pretty!

The heart border was die cut with Score Tape sheet to help adhere the top part and add the glitter. I love that trick!

I used a leftover glitter heart for the inside.
I also carried over the Heart and Dot image from Hearts & Stitches.
Here are some of the new products I used for this card. 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

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

Make sure to pop by tomorrow for more projects using Homespun Hearts, Hearts & Stitches, Rustic Hearts and Square Pillow Box Die-namics.

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

Homespun Hearts Hearts & Stitches Die-namics Musical Notes Rustic Hearts Die-namics Heavyweight Cardstock Sno Cone Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream

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Introducing: Homespun Hearts and Hearts & Stitches!

 

 

 

 

 

Here we are, the first My Favorite Things Teaser Time day of the Year! Happy New Year! Have you had a great holiday season? I hope you all had happy and loving times with friends and loved ones.  (((hugs)))

I'm excited to have several products I've illustrated and designed to offer this month! 

I can't wait to hear your thoughts on them too! Here we go...

Homespun Hearts ($15.95) - A sweet Love/Valentine's Day stamp set that has a true homespun feel. Each main heart that is included in the set has a unique shape and pattern. There are fun leaves and stems included for a rustic feel. The sweet buttons coordinate with the Die-namics Circle STAX set 2 so that you can stamp and die cut them with ease. With maximum versatility in mind when  illustrated, you will be able to create for several occasion with this heartwarming set!

Rustic Hearts Die-namics ($7.95 ) -  The coordinating Die-namics to Homespun Hearts. Perfect for die cutting felt and other textures too.

Hearts & Stitches ($15.95) - You will LOVE the versatility and ease of use that Hearts & Stitches brings to your stamp collection! The stitches are so fun to use... and perfect for those who like the sewing look but not to sew. This set also coordinates with Homespun Hearts. 
Square Pillow Box ($25.95) - This die helps you create a lovely, unique shaped pillow box. Perfect for little treat, party favors and so many other things. The final result is squarer than the typical pillow box too.

Now... onto some projects!

This first card shows the plaid heart and some of the other elements from Homespun Hearts and Hearts & Stitches.

The heart is so sweet layered over leaves like this. I was really inspired by many quilted décor and quilts, that I've seen through the years, when I illustrated Homespun Hearts.

You can also see the various patterns from Hearts & Stitches here too.

The inside show one of the little hearts, the one that is the same shape as the plaid heart, used with the little leaf in Homespun Hearts.

Next is an ensemble that shows the use of the hearts and stems together. 

So sweet... huh! 

Each heart works with a stem to create a different look.  I used the Zigzag stitch image from Hearts & Stitches to frame the focal panel.

This sentiment goes perfectly with the stems and many different occasions.


I can't help but giggle at how cute the littler versions turned out. :)

The inside shows the design carried over from the front. Just a few easy steps and the result is a very finished looking card.

Here are some little treat pillow boxes that coordinate with the card. 

Here you see the little words that fit with the hearts to resemble conversation hearts. Each of the Square Pillow Boxes is stamped with images from Hearts & Stitches. 

Well, that wraps up the projects for today...  

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

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

 Thanks for taking the time to visit. I hope you are as excited about Homespun Hearts and Hearts & Stitches as I am. I'm having so much fun creating for this month's release. I hope you will come back every day to see what I've created with these and the new Square Pillow Box and Rustic Hearts Die-namics. Also, don't forget to see what the MFT DT created with these great new products today too.

I'm off to celebrate my birthday... such a great way to start a new year. (Even though I'm pretty tuckered out from the holidays.) I love to eat at my favorite place to eat here in Anacortes..... a friendly Greek restaurant that is family owned. I always feel like a wanted guest and the food is amazing!

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

Additional supplies...

Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream Heavyweight Cardstock Kraft Heavyweight Cardstock Nightshift Blue Die-namics Designer Labels 2 STAX Die-namics Framed Greetings DIE ONLY Score-Tape VersaMagic - Red Magic VersaMagic - Tea Leaves VersaMagic - Night Sky VersaMagic - Jumbo Java

Merry Christmas!

As I ponder the joy that I feel during this season I think of my friends and family, and my readers. My heart is full during this season of love and charity. I hope that your Christmas is merry, loving, full of grace in not just giving, but receiving. I have many friends with various beliefs that celebrate differently during this season. I tend to tell everyone Merry Christmas... at the store, pumping gas, just strolling through town... I'm not shy about it! LOL! I love being greeted with any positive sentiment in return... a smile, a wave... an "And to you to!". It's something in the air... love, peace, joy. I wanted to share with you what the foundation of that joy is for me. 

  

Before opening our presents in the morning, we will give thanks for this greatest gift of all!

Thank you for being such a wonderful part of my life... Merry Christmas friends! 

 

On The Line & Gift Card Greetings II Finale

Well, here we are for the New Product Tour for My Favorite Things December release! Grab a snack and get comphy... I've got tons to share!

This first card shows the HAPPY BIRTHDAY sentiment from On The Line.

I stamped it in a rainbow of colors for a bright and cheery card. The card base was created using the same technique I used in yesterday's post... with turning the horizontal card on its side. Fun huh!

The elephant, from Circus Spectacular, is holding a candle image that I trimmed... the candle is from On The Line too.

The inside just pulls one front sentiment in... with a few of the stamped candles. I just inked the flame first then eyeballed the candle... no masking needed.

This next card, using a sentiment from Gift Card Greetings II, also uses the Bracket Edge Duo technique from yesterday.... just turning the vertical orientation on its side.

I stamped the edges with Darling Dots on this card too. The Rule of Thirds is heavily used on this card.

Here is a close up of the sentiment...

The little heart in the set is used to accent the main part of the sentiment. I used Darling Dots on the Designer Label STAX too.

I wanted to truly reflect the front on the inside...

so I used a strip of cardstock in the exact place to mirror the ribbon.

Next...a quick and clean card.

This idea is very simple and easily mass produced. I love how clean and crisp the Shine Brightly looks against the Sour Apple card base!

Bright colors always shine too.

The inside shows another sentiment from On The Line.
This last card is for a very special couple that are getting married next week. I used the newer trend of Chalk Board Technique to create the focal image. I even tried to make it look like a vintage chalk board in a school house.

There are sentiments here from On The Line, Gift Card Greetings II and Lovey Dovey Sentiments!  There are also a few doodad images from Circus Spectacular. I heat embossed the sentiments in white EP.

Here is the detail for the initials of the Bride and Groom too!

The inside is a reverse of the front... just to mix things up a bit!

Well, that wraps up my projects for this month's release using Gift Card Greetings II, On The Line and the Bracket Edge Duo Die-namics. I hope you've been inspire in some way. I know the team has blown me away!

Let me know if I can help answer any questions too!

Make sure to hop around to see what the team has created with these awesome new products! Thanks for poppying by, friends!

Supplies for today's projects...

Gift Card Greetings II Bracket Edge Duo Die-namics LJD Darling Dots Die-namics Circus Spectacular Die & Stamp Set (Lisa Johnson Designs) Die-namics Designer Labels 2 STAX Premium Dye Ink Pad Lemon Drop Premium Dye Ink Pad Jellybean Green Premium Dye Ink Pad Wild Cherry Lemon Drop Heavyweight Cardstock Kraft Heavyweight Cardstock Red Hot Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream

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Gift Card Greetings II Die-namics Designer Labels 2 STAX LJD Darling Dots Die-namics Rectangle STAX Set 1 Heavyweight Cardstock Kraft Heavyweight Cardstock Red Hot Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream Heavyweight Cardstock Steel Grey Hemp Cord Buttons Steel Grey Premium Dye Ink Pad Wild Cherry

On The Line Premium Dye Ink Pad Lemon Drop Premium Dye Ink Pad Jellybean Green Premium Dye Ink Pad Wild Cherry Sour Apple Heavyweight Cardstock Sweet Tooth

Lovey Dovey Sentiments On The Line Gift Card Greetings II Die-namics Hearts a Plenty Die-namics Simply Scallops SMALL LJD Darling Dots Die-namics High-Rise Alphabet Uppercase Finishing Flourishes Heavyweight Cardstock Sweet Tooth Heavyweight Cardstock Red Hot Heavyweight Cardstock Kraft Heavyweight Cardstock Sweet Tooth Heavyweight Cardstock Steel Grey

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A fun How-to use my new Bracket Edge Duo Die-namics!

It’s it's time for our Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release Pep Rally at My Favorite Things!

Today I want to share a little about how to use the new Bracket Edge Duo Die-namics! These were designed for maximum versatility... and using them to cut card bases top the list of what they can do!

Here is the horizontal oriented (Longer) bracket. I aligned it with the sides and bottom of the entire cardstock base. I used scotch tape to lightly secure the outside edge to the card base. While this isn't vital, I tend to do this a lot with my dies just to make sure that when I put the top plate on things don't shift. I have a vagabond and didn't need a shim to cut through both sheets of the card base.

Here is a close up of the side edge. The sides are all designed to come up the base of the card to help you align it all. I am really happy with how the design turned out!

Here is a peek at the vertical oriented (shorter) bracket.

A little tip... if you find that the tape ends up on the part of the card base you don't want it to... use a heat too, blow dryer or even just Huff on the tape to loosen it.

Here is a card using the vertical orientation bracket.

It adds so much to a card base to have that lovely curve. 

I also used the HB2U sentiment from Gift Card Greetings II to create the focal area.

Each circle was masked, stamped then die cut. I just love all the color. Darling Dots was used for the bottom.

The inside has more dots and the new Mini Double Dot Border is used too.

Next, a card with the horizontal orientation card base.

I LOVE the way this Bracket Edge Duo Die-namics curve flows on this card. The mini dots from Darling Dots are used on this card too.

The sentiment is from On The Line. I love how it can just be on its own and be lovely.

Here is the inside...

Just a reminder: The front and inside were cut at the same time with the Bracket Edge Duo Die-namics for perfect alignment. Cool huh!

Another larger peek at my product available this month...and a reminder about the MFT give-away. Just leave a comment to enter!

On The Line - Click image to see more detail

Gift Card Greetings II - Click image to see more detail

Bracket Edge Duo - Click image to see more detail

I also wanted to thank those who have left comments. I love hearing your feedback. It helps me know how I can try to inspire you in the future too! Please let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

P.S. A few deets...

• You can attend the New Release Party on December 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on December 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• If you'd like to see all the designers' posts for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on December 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Die-namics Mini Double Dot Border Gift Card Greetings II On The Line Bracket Edge Duo Die-namics Die-namics Circle STAX Set 2 Die-namics Mini Double Dot Border LJD Darling Dots Die-namics Scallop Ribbon Border Premium Dye Ink Pad Lemon Drop Premium Dye Ink Pad Wild Cherry Premium Dye Ink Pad Jellybean Green Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream Heavyweight Cardstock Red Hot Heavyweight Cardstock Kraft Score-Tape

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Snowy Birthday Greetings!

I love combining stamp sets…I’m what you call a stampy stamper. I tend to wand to mix and match sets... and for today's My Favorite Things Teaser Time post I do just that!     

This is a great winter Birthday card. You can see the Bracket Edge Duo Die-namics in used here, with the cardstock stamped using the Darling Dots stamp set. I love how it adds a little feeling of motion to the card.

I colored the snowman from Thanks Snow Much with my Copic Markers. I love that each team member colored theirs differently too.

He's such a happy image!

The sentiment is from On The Line. I also included an individual candle in the set and used that to adhere over the sentiment's candle. I popped it up with a foam square too.

The inside bracket mirrors the front. I'm really enjoying this die.

Now... Don't forget to leave a comment to be entered to win an MFT prize! Here is a little review of the new products I used!

Another larger peek at my product available this month as well as the PI Thanks Snow Much set...

On The Line - Click image to see more detail

Bracket Edge Duo - Click image to see more detail

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on December 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on December 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on December 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

I've got a few more posts... Tomorrow is the Die-namics feature too... I love seeing what everyone make for that post. What do you have on your list so far?

On a personal note... Alex comes home in about a week from BYU! I've got some exciting news to share when she does. :) 

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

On The Line Bracket Edge Duo Die-namics Pure Innocence Thanks Snow Much LJD Darling Dots Heavyweight Cardstock Blue Raspberry Heavyweight Cardstock Red Hot Heavyweight Cardstock Sweet Tooth Copic Markers Caribbean Teal Twine 15 Yard Bundle Cloud White VersaMagic Memento - Tuxedo Black

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Dream Big Graduate

Boy, I can't believe that it's already day five of My Favorite Things Teaser Time! I'm thinking ahead with the project I created for today's post.

My second daughter is a senior this year... so I'm really thinking ahead about graduation gifts. This year I will probably give Target Gift cards and a sewing kit. Sewing kits are a little old school but they are SO needed. Here is a little Graduation ensemble that is more on the masculine side.

First, the card.

I used the Dream Big sentiment and stars from On The Line. The smallest star fits nicely in the new Mini Double Dot Border too.

The bottom of the card was stamped with the denim image from Western Backgrounds.

The inside has some decorative scoring and the stars stamped again.

The gift card holder is decorated a little differently...

I wrapped some Hemp Cord around it and tied on a label from Howdy Frames with the grad year.

The inside is lined with Whip Cream cardstock that has been stamped with the denim image from Western Backgrounds.

Another larger peek at my product available this month...

On The Line - Click image to see more detail

Gift Card Greetings II - Click image to see more detail

Bracket Edge Duo - Click image to see more detail

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on December 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on December 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on December 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

 I hope you are all enjoying this holiday season. I’m slightly behind but the Christmas Parade was wonderful today, and now I’m motivated and looking forward to some Christmas shopping.

I’ve got a fun card or so to share for tomorrow’s post… it’s one I’m looking forward to giving soon too!

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

On The Line Gift Card Greetings II Western Backgrounds Die-namics Mini Double Dot Border Die-namics LJD Howdy Frames Die-namics Oval STAX Set 1 Die-namics Gift Card Pocket - Horizontal Hemp Cord Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream Heavyweight Cardstock Natural VersaMagic - Aegean Blue VersaMagic - Red Magic VersaMagic - Tea Leaves

 

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Good Luck!

Welcome to day four of  My Favorite Things Teaser Time! It's busy, busy time here in the Johnson home... we are knee deep in Christmas prep. I hope you are all doing well too! I have another quick and simple card to share for today's post.

I used the Good Luck sentiment from On The Line. I have several upcoming uses for this sentiment. It lends itself to many styles too.

The inside of the card shows off the Bracket Edge Duo Die-namics.

I also used Distressed Diamonds to decorate the inside. Here are my new products that I used for this card.

On The Line -Click image to see more detail

Bracket Edge Duo - Click image to see more detail

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on December 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on December 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on December 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

I've got more to share over the next few days... head back tomorrow for more projects.

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

On The Line Bracket Edge Duo Die-namics Distressed Diamonds (LJD) Die-namics Plentiful Petals Heavyweight Cardstock Jellybean Green Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream Heavyweight Cardstock Red Hot Heavyweight Cardstock Orange Fizz Premium Dye Ink Pad Jellybean Green

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On The Line & Gift Card Greetings: Day 3

 My Favorite Things Teaser Time continues... and I'm sharing more using my product offerings for this month. Today, I created a bright and cheery card/gift card set for you!

You can see here that I used the new Bracket Edge Duo Die-namics on the Lemon Drop Cardstock layer of the card... which is also stamped with Darling Dots.

A close up of the "SHINE brightly" sentiment from On The Line.

I used a Copic Marker to highlight the shine word. Each star is stamped with a different pattern. That's one of the many things that I love about stamping. Patterned or pattern building stamps never get used up like patterned paper. The possibilities limitless!

The inside shows another sentiment from On The Line that uses the same font as the sentiment on the front.

The little stars are also in the On The Line stamp set.

Next, the little coordinating gift card holder that showcases the SHOPPING sentiment in the Gift Card Greetings II stamp set. 

I pulled in the same colors from the card and colored the sentiment with Copic markers.

The inside note card uses the Bracket Edge Duo Die-namics too... tying it all together. And the little money amount image is great to include so people know how much they have toward their goodies!

On The Line -Click image to see more detail

Gift Card Greetings II - Click image to see more detail

Bracket Edge Duo - Click image to see more detail

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on December 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on December 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on December 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks again for all the fun comments that you've taken the time to share. I SO appreciate it! I'll have more to share tomorrow... to check back! :)

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

On The Line Gift Card Greetings II Bracket Edge Duo Die-namics LJD Darling Dots Distressed Diamonds (LJD) Die-namics Gift Card Pocket - Horizontal LLD Journal It - Graph Paper Notes Die-namics Star STAX Die-namics Circle STAX Set 1 Premium Dye Ink Pad Lemon Drop Razzle berry Heavyweight Cardstock Sweet Tooth Heavyweight Cardstock Blue Raspberry Heavyweight Cardstock Lemon Drop Sour Apple Zva Creative Crystals Memento - Tuxedo Black

Graph Paper Notes & On The Line

Welcome back and to day 2 of MFT's Teaser Time!I have just one quick card to share today... to show off the new Journal It - Graph Paper Notes long and an elegant "Get Well Soon" sentiment from On The Line. 

The Polaroid trend is so hot right now... I'm excited to have this in my MFT stash now. I love the super large graph paper image too. 

Here is a close up of the Get Well Soon sentiment from On The Line.

I also used Darling Dots for this card.

A little close-up of the flower. I placed the crystals in a way to resemble a flower center.

The inside features a simple stamping of just the top portion of the graph paper image. Man... love that image!

 

What have you seen that you are most excited about so far this month? Oh... maybe you want to wait to say... since there are so many more great things to come! ;)

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on December 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on December 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on December 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Come back tomorrow for a few more fun projects using On The Line & Gift Card Greetings II!

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

On The Line LJD Darling Dots Die-namics Plentiful Petals Premium Dye Ink Pad Jellybean Green Heavyweight Cardstock Jellybean Green Razzle berry Heavyweight Cardstock Sweet Tooth Heavyweight Cardstock Lemon Drop Zva Creative Crystals

 

Introducing: On The Line & Gift Card Greetings II

It’s time again for My Favorite Things Teaser Time! I’m excited for this month… there are so many fun Stamps and Die-namics! I have several fun things to share… so make sure to come back every day during Teaser Time!

Here are my product offerings for this month! 

On The Line ($15.95): A graphically strong, all occasion sentiment stamp set with a unique twist... every sentiment has a straight, dashed or curled line of some sort included in it! There are several small companion icons to help build a desired theme. This set will be a go-to set for sure!

Gift Card Greetings II ($15.95): A follow up set to Gift Card Greetings that coordinates with a horizontal gift card die.  Whether you are creating for a birthday, graduate, bride or just because... you will love this set! The possibilities go beyond gift cards too! You can use most of the sentiments for cards and scrap pages too!

Bracket Edge Duo Die-namics ($7.95) -  A set of two thin edge Die-namics specially designed to work with both vertical and horizontal A2 size cards to create lovely edges on the front. The end extends just past the cardstock and help with easy alignment. These are just SO many possibilities with this Bracket Edge Duo!

On to the projects!

This first card shows the hello sentiment from On The Line.

 One of the many nice things about buying sentiment sets is that is can refresh an older set. I pulled out Circus Spectacular and Western Backgrounds for this card.

The hello sentiment fits nicely onto the sentiment strip. I just scored the ends to make it more lifted.

Here is a close up of the giraffe and flower cluster. I just love grapescicle! Such a great color!

The inside…

The wood image is fun in purple huh!

With this next card I created I used a few new dies and also a pulled out Distressed Diamonds. Oh... these new dies are so fun!

You also get a peek of the new Bracket Edge Duo Die-namics in use too! I love the curve that it adds to my projects.

This "Thank You" sentiment is really versatile too.

Look how pretty the new Winter Rose dies are! So sweet.

Simple stamping that carries over the design for the inside.

Next.... some gift cards type holders... or some variations of them.

I about 30 minutes away from most department or gift type stores.... So it's not uncommon for me to either pre-purchase a few gift cards or to actually give cash. Here is one using the HB2U image... 

with a fun little money card for the inside.

 Who wouldn't want to treat themselves to something fun? :) I can wrap this card and a note around cash or a gift card.

This next one I can imagine including with flowers or as just a little note to tuck into someone’s bag when they aren't looking.

The fun note pull out.

 That wraps up my projects... 

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on December 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on December 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on December 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Questions? Let me know and I will do my best to answer them!

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

On The Line Die-namics Circus Spectacular Die & Stamp Set (Lisa Johnson Designs) Western Backgrounds Die-namics Own Your Story Stamp Set & Four Point Frame Die-Namics Flower Medley Die-namics Medium Leafy Flourish Die-namics Sentiment Strips Heavyweight Cardstock Grapesicle Heavyweight Cardstock Steel Grey Heavyweight Cardstock Sweet Tooth Heavyweight Cardstock Black Licorice Spring Pansy VersaMagic Memento - Tuxedo Black

 

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On The Line Bracket Edge Duo Die-namics Distressed Diamonds (LJD) DC Have Hope Heavyweight Cardstock Sno Cone Heavyweight Cardstock Sweet Tooth Heavyweight Cardstock Steel Grey VersaMark - Watermark Inkpad Cloud White VersaMagic Zva Creative Crystals Score-Tape

 

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Gift Card Greetings II Die-namics LLD Insert It - 3x4 Insert Heavyweight Cardstock Blue Raspberry Heavyweight Cardstock Sweet Tooth Zva Creative Crystals Memento - Tuxedo Black

 

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Gift Card Greetings II LJD Darling Dots Die-Namics Flower Medley Die-namics Rectangle STAX Set 1 Razzle berry Heavyweight Cardstock Lemon Drop Heavyweight Cardstock Whip Cream Heavyweight Cardstock Orange Fizz Memento - Tuxedo Black Zva Creative Crystals

 

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Stitched Stockings & Darling Dots finale!

 Tonights post is a little like the price is right... what is behing the tags??? (You know, like curtain #1.) Hmm... might have just shown my age with that intro. LOL!

Well, here we are for the New Product Tour for MFT's November release! I have been saving the best for last... or at least the closest to my heart for last.... the line is a little blurred there. You see... we have a family tradition in my home. Every year I make my daughters an ornament for the Christmas tree. It's a wonderful night when we present the ornaments, eat cookies and drink cocoa and take turns putting up our own ornaments. You see... what started this tradition is the fact that I didn't have any ornaments for my own tree when I got married. I wanted that to be not only different but special for my girls. On their wedding day, they will receive their box of ornaments for their new family tree... to remember the past while building their futures.  So... without further ado ... the Johnson Girl's Ornaments 2012!

Each showcases Die-namics Winter Wreath die cuts and the same ornament base from the Die-namics Decorative Circle STAX... but each stocking is unique… just like the girl they are meant for!

This one has a more country feeling. 

The year is on the back... and here is the tag for this ornament.

They are simple, yes. But the truth is that they will rip them off and they will get trampled on during the festivities. Sometimes you have to know the recipients. Right? Simple doesn't mean it can't be cute though! LOL!

Next off... For my little ballerina.

I had thought of doing more to the backs but I just liked it simple... so the year stands alone.
I didn't have a great pink ink to coordinate... so I kept with traditional for her tag. (She actually might keep hers... she is a bit of a pack rat! LOL!)

This one might just be my favorite... I just love how the little bell adds some extra fun

See how cute it is in this close up?! I love these little bells. Adorable!

Notice the 2 different felt colors I used for the wreath too?

I love having a coordinating To: and From: stamp in Stitched Stockings! The Dashed Dots are so versatile... are all the images in Darling Dots!

Notice how there are different details on each one? Each tag and ornament MUST be different. This is two-fold. It helps make each of them feel special and cuts down of fighting over whose is whose.

I added a little cuff on this stocking... even though it doesn't appear that way on the stamp. These Stocking Trio Dies are SO versatile!

Last... but never least... my BYU attending daughter's tag.

She will like the little bell on her tag. Now... a little note of warning. These took ALL DAY to create. Why? Well... each stocking, number and Circle base has a coaster under it to make it more durable and sturdy. I used hot glue and that it a little time consuming... and did you see how much die-cutting I did. I'm so glad I have a Vagabond or my arm might have fallen off. So... if you want to make some of your own, let me suggest that you watch a few good movies and enjoy making a day of it... of working in increments.

Well, that wraps up my post for tonight! I hope you've had as much fun peeking as I have had in making these projects. I am SO looking forward to seeing what you all make!

These new products are all NOW AVAILABLE for you to snag at My Favorite Things... just click on the link list below my signature to check everything out. And let me know if you have any questions! Thanks also, for sharing in my excitement over Stitched Stockings, Darling Dots and Stocking Trio Die-namics! 

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

Additional supplies...

LJD Stitched Stockings LJD Darling Dots Die-namics LJD Stocking Trio Die-namics Decorative Circle Tag STAX Die-namics High-Rise Numbers Die-namics Winter Wreath Die-namics Traditional Tags STAX Buttons Jellybean Green Felt Jellybean Green Felt Red Hot Felt Sweet Tooth Felt Berrylicious Felt Bubblegum Premium Dye Ink Pad Jellybean Green Premium Dye Ink Pad Wild Cherry

Stitched Stockings & Darling Dots Poinsettia Pin

 Welcome back friends! I'm so glad you popped by today! I wanted to share something special with you. Every year I create pins or other decorative items for my daughters and girlfriends. This year will be no exception! 

For the packaging... I created a large, matchbook style holder for the pin. Notice the little staple that keeps it together?

The large matchbook is stamped with two of the images from Darling Dots. The Chevron Border Die-namics die cut is a fun addition to the flap too.

The Scalloped Stocking from Stitched Stockings was stamped onto the coordinating Die-namics Die in Wild Cherry ink. I then stamped it in Jelly Bean Green, trimmed the toe and cuff then attached that over the top. The little button on the stocking adds a little extra dimension.

When I was working on Stitched Stockings, I thought about a sentiment that could be built... with some fun color. I also wanted to be versatile, so I designed it so that the PEACE, LOVE and JOY sentiments could work alone or in conjunction with the Christmas Filled sentiment.

Here is the pin I created with the new Poinsettia Die-namics. I plan on making several more of these for friends.

I used a large Crystal from Zva that I used a yellow Copic on to add some additional depth to the pin.

Here is the back side of the pin...

A little hot glue goes a long way when creating a pin. Also, I always make sure when making pins that the backs look clean. 

Another peek at my products that are about to be released! Click on the images for more detail.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now that we've teased and tempted you all week long, it's almost time for you to shop for your favorite Brand Spankin' New products from MFT.

But first... it's time for our Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release Pep Rally!

Our Design Team has been busy creating jaw-dropping and inspiring projects for you, and we've saved the best for last.

We've taken an in-depth look at this month's Die-namics, while re-visiting the amazing sets being released tonight at 10 PM EST RIGHT HERE in the MFT Boutique.

And while we are at it, how about we make your life even easier with a "cheat sheet" of all that's new?  Head over to the MFT Blog to print out a shopping list.

Here are the details about the upcoming release: 

• You can attend the New Release Party on November 13 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on November 13 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• If you'd like to see all the designers' posts for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on November 13 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

That wraps up things for today… I have one last post to share tomorrow. I’m saving the best for last and hope that you will think so too!

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

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Stitched Stockings & Darling Dots (Day 6)

 Welcome back, friends! Before we get going... I wanted to share a little public note to all who have served or are currently serving in the military. THANK YOU for your service to our county and for defending our freedoms! Thank you to the families of those who serve and for YOUR sacrifice too!

OK...I have more sneak peeks of my stamps and dies that are being released through My Favorite Things too!When I designed/illustrated this Stitched Stockings.... I thought that "Candy Cane Wishes" was a great sentiment to go with the striped stocking. I'm getting an early start on all of my Christmas Treats and spied these scrumptious Peppermint/White Chocolate covered pretzels at Costco and snagged some.

I HAD to create Candy Cane inspired tags for the yummy pretzel bags. Each one is different from the other.

The colors are the same and there are elements that tie them all in together. Each showcases the Strip Stocking and Candy Cane Sentiment from Stitched Stockings and a few showcase a Dot Strip image from Darling Dots.

This one shows the Wonky Dot stamp.

A strong candy cane base for this one.

This one showcases the Stitched Dot image. I'm really glad I included this image in the set. I really adds SO much!

Here are my designs that are going to be released this month... Click on any of the images to see more detail.

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on November 13 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on November 13 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on November 13 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

 Just a few more days until these become available. Make sure to come back tomorrow for more Stitched Stockings, Darling Dots and Stocking Trio! Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions!

Thanks for poppying by, friends!

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