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1/24/17

MFT Card Kit Release Day...


Today is kit release day over at My Favorite Things. The newest kit for January is called No Place Like Home.  It comes with 2 die sets, an adorable sentiment stamp set and several colors of card stock  so you can create your own cards just using the supplies in the kit.

I have a card here using the new kit and I combined it with Blueprints 14.  I rarely make square cards, but I thought these little houses would look so cute on the larger card.

Print

I used a piece of woodgrain paper from the Trail Mix paper pack to cover the 5x5 card base.  I added in a layer of Sour Apple with the stitched panel and then a white piece for the main card front.  I added in some Jellybean with the scalloped detail.

Here is a little tip for something I have been using to plan out cards.  My CAS brain can get a little overwhelmed with little dies and their cute miniature matching pieces, so I decided to try something.  It's basically like mapping your card.

I cut out the base from the Blueprints and then cut out all the little piece of the home and tress in white card stock and did a little arranging to plan my card.

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The nice thing about doing this is....

1. You can plan out what color goes where in your layout.
2. You can use Copics to color small pieces instead of cutting out more card stock.
3. You can leave several pieces white
4.  Its just a great way to eyeball your project and see the plan come to life.

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I added a little Tumbled Glass Distress Ink in the background before gluing everything down and also colored the tree trunk with a couple different brown Copics.

The kit is available now over at MFT so head on over to the blog to see more samples using the kit.  I hope you enjoyed my card today.  So glad you stopped in!


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32 comments:

  1. Kristie W. January 24, 2017 at 8:11 PM

    Cute card and great tips!

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  2. Lisa EltonJanuary 24, 2017 at 8:58 PM

    Cute little scene Laurie!

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  3. pajaroprJanuary 24, 2017 at 9:05 PM

    Thank you for the tips, it sure will help to plan out my designs, I am always on the fly, it turns out ok but it could be better and they would look as great as your card.

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  4. katrynkaJanuary 24, 2017 at 9:29 PM

    Such a great scene! Makes it look so happy!

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  5. katrynkaJanuary 24, 2017 at 9:29 PM

    Such a great scene! Makes it look so happy!

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  6. DeepsJanuary 24, 2017 at 9:54 PM

    I love looking at the scenes that you designers create with these house dienamics.

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  7. MichelleDJanuary 24, 2017 at 10:27 PM

    Oooh I love the green! Favorite color and it makes the card look great!

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  8. Linda CarsonJanuary 25, 2017 at 12:08 AM

    This is such a delightful scene! Love it!

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  9. Toni CJanuary 25, 2017 at 2:19 AM

    Lovely little scene!

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  10. Annette SnyderJanuary 25, 2017 at 2:59 AM

    Fabulous card! I especially liked how you used the scallop dienamics on the bottom of the card. I like the detail that it added!

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  11. JackieJanuary 25, 2017 at 3:50 AM

    The scalloped edge works perfect for the grass. A nice touch to the scene!

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  12. JackieJanuary 25, 2017 at 3:50 AM

    The scalloped edge works perfect for the grass. A nice touch to the scene!

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  13. Lisa LaraJanuary 25, 2017 at 5:00 AM

    Love how you used these houses Laurie. So cute.

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  14. UnknownJanuary 25, 2017 at 6:45 AM

    I get overwhelmed with putting things together to fit....so this was fantastic! Thank you for sharing how.

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  15. karenbJanuary 25, 2017 at 9:53 AM

    I love this, Laurie!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2017 at 11:38 AM

    This is a very cute card. It's making me miss the greenery of summer lol!

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  17. Mary-Anne VJanuary 25, 2017 at 11:40 AM

    Thanks for the tips. Very cute scene.

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  18. Maryjo MonterossoJanuary 25, 2017 at 12:07 PM

    What a cute card and great tips on how to create it.

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  19. AbbyJanuary 25, 2017 at 12:12 PM

    Very cute!

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  20. snappy scrappyJanuary 25, 2017 at 12:58 PM

    Cute design!

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  21. Dee EarnshawJanuary 25, 2017 at 1:18 PM

    Lovely card and great tips. Thanks for sharing:)

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  22. Sue DJanuary 25, 2017 at 4:25 PM

    Very cute scene and thanks for the tips.

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  23. Mary HolshouserJanuary 25, 2017 at 5:44 PM

    A new neighbor will know that they
    picked the right neighborhood.
    Great scene and a wonderful welcome.
    thanks for sharing.

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2017 at 9:41 PM

    LOVE your wonderful card and this awesome card kit!!!

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2017 at 9:42 PM

    LOVE your wonderful card and this awesome card kit!!!

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2017 at 2:13 AM

    Amazing scene with new dies!! I love sentiment too!

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  27. UnknownJanuary 26, 2017 at 5:16 AM

    I love your idea of die cutting all the of the images in white to plan out your card first. Very creative.

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  28. Melanie Ann MacKenzieJanuary 26, 2017 at 8:16 AM

    Really sweet card.

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  29. MarianneJanuary 26, 2017 at 5:11 PM

    Such a fun card. Love this kit.

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  30. Brandi RJanuary 26, 2017 at 5:57 PM

    Lovely card. Love the scene ♥

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  31. Kathy McJanuary 26, 2017 at 7:11 PM

    Fabulous neighborhood scene, Laurie, and appreciate your tips for mapping out your design! My CAS brain needs all the help it can get. 😊

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  32. Barb GhigFebruary 1, 2017 at 8:49 PM

    Love your little neighborhood! Such a great color palette, and I love how you paired the Blueprints dies with the kit! Awesome card!

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