MFT Sketch Challenge 518 - Merry Christmas

Today I have a simple card for the current MFT Sketch Challenge.  I needed two masculine Christmas cards for our gardeners.  The second card is slightly different, but the sketch was a good jumping point for both.

For my entry card, I followed the sketch literally except for the direction of the diagonal panel.  My card is a small 4-bar note card size (3.5" x 5"), just big enough to tuck a little Christmas cash in.

I used the Wonderful Woods stamp set and patterned paper from the Happy Trails Paper Pad.  Quick and easy!

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day. 

 

 

 

 

MFT Supplies:

Wonderful Woods stamp

Snow Globe Sentiments stamp

Blueprints 27 label die

Happy Trails 6x6 Paper Pad

Cherry Crisp card stock

 

 

Both cards:

 

MFT Sketch Challenge 514 - Warm Wishes

I saw the prettiest Christmas card by LittleCraftyPill on Instagram. It's the inspiration for my card for the current MFT Sketch Challenge.  I'd post a link to her card if I knew how to link to IG from here (dinosaur, here ;-), but if you'd like to take a look at Amanda's beautiful card, it was posted on Monday, 11/03/2020, I think.

I used Burnished Gold (rose gold) Mirror card stock by Tonic Studios and MFT Silver Sparkle card stock for the layered snowflakes.  The Rock Candy Confetti sequins are by Trinity Stamps.  The card so pretty in person.  As we all know, it's hard to capture shimmer and sparkle on photos.

All of the MFT supplies are listed below.  Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a great day. 

 

MFT Supplies:
Let It Snowflake dies
Hand Lettered Holiday sentiment stamp
Smooth White, Silver Sparkle and Black Licorice card stock

 

 

 

 

MFT Sketch Challenge 513 - You Make a Difference

I'm back with a card for the current MFT Sketch Challenge.  I made another card for Send A Smile 4 Kids, a volunteer organization that provides pediatric hospitals around the country with handmade cards.  Usually I make cards for the hospitalized kids, but today I have a thank you/appreciation card for a parent to give to a hospital staff member or friend that has been helpful during their child's hospital stay.

I used my MFT Harmonious Hibiscus Background stamp for the first time.  Five Copic markers, some gray card stock, a sentiment strip, and a few aquamarine gems and my card was done.  I certainly didn't get creative with my interpretation of the sketch, but it came together quickly.

All of the MFT supplies are listed below.  Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day. 

 

MFT Supplies:
Harmonious Hibiscus Background stamp 
All About You sentiment stamp
Slanted Sentiment Strips die
Gravel Gray and Black Licorice card stock

Copic Markers:

BG10, BG11, BG23, C1 and C3

MFT Sketch Challenge 512 - Happy Birthday Shaker

I haven't made a shaker card for a while, and this week's MFT Sketch challenge was a good layout to do so.

The striped background piece was made from some 1/4-ich strips of MFT card stock that I had leftover from another card.

The MFT Happy Birthday Circle Frame is the focal point with a cute little Copic colored Monster Sized guy in the middle of the shaker. The shaker elements are a mixture of sequins and stars cut out of matching card stock,

I'll donate this card to Send A Smile 4 Kids, an organization that supports children in pediatric hospitals around the country. 

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

 

 

MFT Supplies:
Happy Birthday Circle Frame die

2" Circle Shaker Pouch
Circle Shaker Window and small star die

Tag Builder Blueprints 4 star die

Stars in the Sky die (shaker element stars)

Monster Sized stamp

Happy Trails 6x6 Paper Pack patterned paper

Card stock:

Blue Breeze, Blue Yonder, Cornflower, Blueberry & Silver Sparkle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MFT Sketch Challenge 509 - Happiest of Birthdays to You

Today I have a birthday card for the current MFT Sketch Challenge. 

I used the Fairy-Tale Friends stamp and die set for the focal point.  The unicorn was colored with Copic markers and I added some clear Wink of Stella for a bit of sparkle.  The circle background was inked up with the Mini Cloud stencil and Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide ink.  All of the MFT supplies are listed below.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day.

 

 

MFT Supplies:

Fairy-Tale Friends stamp and die

Magical rainbow dies

Petite Clouds dies

Mini Cloud Edges stencil

Itty Bitty Birthday Wishes sentiment stamp

A2 Rectangle STAX Set 1die 

Slanted Sentiment Strips dies

Itsy Bitsy Polka Dots Pastels 6x6 paper

Berrylicious, Spearmint, Tickled Pink and Wild Wisteria card stock

Copic Markers:

B00, B60, BG10, BG70, C1, and RV11

MFT Stamps Sketch Challenge 505 - You're Going to be the Best Parents Ever

After taking a break from challenge cards for a couple weeks, I'm back with a card for the current MFT Sketch Challenge.

I made a baby card for Send A Smile 4 Kids, an organization that supports pediatric patients and their families with handmade cards and cheer at several children's hospitals around the country.  This card will go to the NICU unit at a hospital in Pennsylvania for the staff to give to parents when they get to take their twin baby boy and girl home.  I'll make a few more cards for twins and triplets in the next few weeks.

All of the MFT supplies are listed below.  Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

 

MFT Supplies:
Bundle of Baby Clothes dies
Welcome Baby sentiment stamp

Stitched Banner Letters dies

Deer Love tiny heart die

Double Stitched Squares STAX die

A2 Rectangles STAX die

Petite Plaid 6x6 paper pack

Itsy Bitsy Dots Pastels 6x6 paper pack

Blue Yonder, Ripe Raspberry and Black Licorice card stock

 

MFT Stamps Sketch Chalenge 502 - Wishing You the Happiest BIrthday Ever

Hello.  Today I have a quick birthday card for the current MFT Sketch Challenge.

For the background, I used a panel inked up with Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide ink and the MFT Mini Cloud Edges stencil.  I decided not to cut it, and used circle die cut frame to highlight the focal point per the sketch instead.  The unicorn from the MFT Fairly Tale Friends stamp set is colored with Copic markers.

All of the MFT supplies are listed below.  Thanks for stopping by, and have a magical day!

 

 

MFT Supplies:
Fairy Tale Friends stamps and die
Sweet Sloths cloud die
Mini Cloud Stencil
Single Stitch Line Circle die
Wild Wisteria card stock
Itsy Bitsy Polka Dots Pastels 6x6 paper pack

Copic Markers:

B0000, B60, BG70, C00, G000, RV10

Wink of Stella Clear Sparkle pen

Wedding Box Card

Hello, and thanks for stopping by to take a look at the wedding box card that I made for our nephew and his bride.

Like so many other couples this year, Morgan and Drew's plans for a large, traditional wedding and reception had to be canceled due to the COVID outbreak.  They decided to have a very small, immediate family only, ceremony on their original wedding date in the beautiful city of Bend, Oregon, about a three hour drive from their hometown.  They are planning to celebrate with friends and family with another wedding next May.

On to my box card.  I used lots of products from several different suppliers.

Stamps and Dies:

Lawn Fawn:  Scalloped Box Card Pop-Up dies, and the sun from the Sun and Moon die set.

MFT Stamps:  Home Sweet Home dies, Magical Rainbow dies, and the cloud die from the Sweet Sloths set.  The house windows were coated with Glossy Accents, and the yellow pathway to the house was fussy cut.

Penguin Palace:  Sweet Ride stamps and dies for the car, bride and groom.  This was my first purchase from PP and the inspiration for my card.  The images were colored with Copic markers.  The windshield, mirrors and lights were coated with Glossy Accents.  The "just married" sign and trailing hearts were my addition to the car. 

Simon Says Stamp:  All Seasons Tree die, and the Heart Breeze die was used for all of the tiny hearts.

I stacked and glued four of the trees together so it would be sturdy as the branches are easily bent otherwise.

Memory Box:  Resting Birds dies.  Three layers of the birds were die cut and glued together for some added dimension.

Paper and Card Stock:

Paper Source:  Pure White 80 lb card stock for the box base.  I find it the perfect weight for box cards.

Lawn Fawn:  12x12 Hello Sunshine Remix collection pack.  I think the "oh happy day" paper is perfect for this card.  The gray polka dot paper is also from this pack.

MFT Stamps:  Kraft, Daffodil, Orange Fizz, Summer Splash and Poppy card stock.  Sweet Celebration 6x6 paper pack for the yellow pathway to the house.

And the back.  I always put a message there, and something to carryover the design on the front so it looks finished.