MFT Countdown Day 1....

Today is the last day of the MFT Countdown.  All these goodies you have been seeing are going to be available tonight, March 6th, at 8pm CST.  I have another card to share showcasing the Celebratory Banner...

I adore this banner as it creates a simple and fun card element.  The stitched line lays down and cuts easily anywhere on your card.  The banners cut out all at once, which is so nice.  I used rainbow copies to color each individual banner.  I zig zagged these across the front of the card and then added a simple white "hi" for the sentiment.  

Stop by the MFT Blog for a list of stops to make to see all the creations using the new goodies.  Stop back by tonight to see one last creation for the March MFT Release.  So glad you stopped in today!

March My Monthly Hero Kit Hop...

Hello there!  I am so excited to be hopping along today with some amazing crafters.  Today we are sharing the March My Monthly Hero Kit.  When I saw the kit, I got pretty excited and created 4 cards.  So hang in there with me because I have a few pics to share today! The full list of products available are linked below, as well as a full list of stops on today's hop.  

First off, here is a photo of this months kit....

"The Beautiful Basics March 2018 My Monthly Hero is a collection of all-purpose messages and icons in a modern style, with lovely script message dies for them to coordinate with or use alone. Additional dies included will frame your designs in shapes of banners, tags and bubbles. We've added neutral iridescent and metallic sequins, high-quality basic cardstock in black, kraft and white, Unicorn pigment ink and a silver sparkle embossing powder, all to help take your greetings to the highest level."

Kit Contents:

6" x 8" Clear Stamp Set
4 Fancy Word Dies
7 Fancy Shape Dies
4 8.5" x 5.5" Sheets Basic Kraft Cardstock (80 lb cover)
4 8.5" x 5.5" Sheets Basic White Cardstock (80 lb cover)
4 8.5" x 5.5" Sheets Basic Black Cardstock (80 lb cover)
Sparkly Sequins 1.5 oz
Silver Sparkle Embossing Powder 0.5 oz
Unicorn White Ink Cube

Kit Value: The value of the kit is $70, but it is sold at $34.99.

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I have four cards using pieces from the Hero Arts kit but I have also added in several add-ons.  This first card showcases the new Smile Stamp and Cut along with the Bold Graphic Confetti Die....

I did a little ink blending on the background, then added the Confetti die over the top in vellum.  I added the "smile" die and sentiments on the card front with a few little dew drops for detail.  

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The Every Which Way Stencil grabbed my attention and, of course, I saw it and thought it needed a rainbow....

I used some Distress Oxides to create the background and then added that gorgeous hello die cut to the front of the card.  I grabbed a few more dew drops...well...because I want to use them on every card.  :)  

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I adore the Hello There sentiment from the kit stamp set.  I inked it up with a Hero Arts Ombre ink pad and then colored over the shadow with a black pen just for a different look. 

I used the confetti image from the kit stamp set in a light gray in the background and then went back in with one of the stars inked up in black.  I added a couple mats under the sentiment and then popped it up on fun foam to finish off the card.  

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Finally my last card...

I used the Alphabet Window Fancy Die with a pice of alcohol inked up yupo paper.  I love all the color in this.  This die would make the best teacher card so I added the "thank you" die in black cardstock.  

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Here is a quick shot of the add-ons linked below...

Remember that this kit is only available for a limited time.  Once its gone, its gone!  If you would like to make sure you receive the kit each month, you can subscribe and it will come to you every month! Click HERE to subscribe!

Don't forget to leave a comment on each blog on the hop for your chance to win a kit.  Giveaway closes Sunday, March 1th at 11:59pm, and the winner will be announced the following week.

There will be lots of inspiration to see today.  Check out the rest of the stops on the hop.....

The Hero Arts Blog

Jennifer McGuire 

Yana Smakula

Emily Midgett 

Wanda Guess 

Janette Kausen

Ilina Crouse

Lydia Fiedler

Jessica Frost-Ballas

Michelle Short 

Laurie Willison you are here!

Jana Millen

Clare Prezzia

May Park

Amy Tsuruta 

Libby Hickson

I am so glad you stopped in today.  Thanks for joining me!

MFT Countdown Day 2...

Hey there!  Today is Day 2 of the MFT March Countdown.  I have a super fun new stencil to share with you...Stencil Basics Shape Triangle. This stencil is so versatile and can make for an easy clean and simple card. 

I used the different sized triangle in the stencil along with some different colors of oxides and made a quick background.  Next, I die cut Hello from black fun foam and black cardstock to add a dimensional sentiment to the card front.  

The MFT Blog will have more details about this months release.  Stay tuned for another countdown day and then release day, Tuesday, March 6th when everything will be available at 8pm CST.  

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

MFT Countdown Day 3...

Howdy friends!  We are at Day 3 of the MFT Countdown and I have an adorable new set to share with you today.  This new set is called Best in the West.  It has several adorable images that are so much to color.



I used 2 more new products on this card.... the Elegant Rectangle STAX and the Sunrise Radiating Rays Stencil. First, I used the Elegant Rectangles to create a layered background.  On the top layer, I colored up a little scene using the Cloud Stencil and the Drifts and Hills Stencil.  On top of the background scene, I added in the new Sunrise Radiating Rays stencil.  I colored up the fence and horse images and then added in some flowers from the new Beautiful Day.

To finish off this card, I die cut the smallest Stitched Fishtail and heat embossed the sentiment.  

I am so glad you stopped in.  We have 2 more days till release day so I hope you will stop by tomorrow.  Everything you see this week will be available Tuesday, March 6th at 8pm CST.  Leave a comment and tell me what is on your wishlist so far!

Thanks for stopping in!

MFT Countdown Day 4...

Welcome to day 4 of the MFT Countdown.  Today we have several adorable new sets to share but I am focusing on the new set called Owl My Love.



To create this card, I stamped the owl image to cover the front card panel and then did a little Copic stippling on one image.  I popped that panel up on foam tape and then stamped a sentiment, also included in the set, along the bottom in Red Hot ink.  Super simple!

Check out the MFT Blog to see more of the peeks today.  There will be lots to see!

Remember we have 3 days of the countdown left and then the March MFT Release will be available on Tuesday, March 6th at 8pm CST.  Come back tomorrow to see day 3 of the countdown.

Thanks for coming by and I hope to see you soon!