It's FINALLY time to share the newest releases here at My Favorite Things with all of YOU! The new products are now available in the MFT Boutique right HERE.
My first four projects tonight are with the Jersey Die-namics and Stamp Set. Being a mom of boys, this set is JUST right for me. Of course, you *could* use this for sporty girly cards too.
Cards for boys on the go are what I need more often than anything, and for whatever reason I just never stock up. I usually need a card within the hour for whatever party we're dashing out to. I love that you can personalize this for any birthday - this one is for a special seven year old.
I made it a little festive with the tiniest of Jumbo Banner Day STAX.
This next card uses the "Property of Team Awesome" sentiment. I added paper pieced detail by cutting the die twice and cutting off the trims to use on the sleeves, collar and waistline.
Of course, you see I tucked in a Fishtail Flags STAX from corrugated cardboard too. I can't help myself, I'm obsessed with those dies.
I can hardly believe it, but my oldest turns TEN on Thursday. Sigh. So grown up already.... I paired the numbers along with the "Property of Team Awesome" and a little masking action to put together the next jersey. "Awesome 10" I must say, he's pretty pumped about turning double digits.
I added lots of distress inking on the jersey and bent up the edges. He loves those super soft vintage t's. They have a dress code which prohibits graphic t's at school, so that's pretty much ALL my kids wear all summer.
I layered the jersey on top of Die-namics Traditional Tags STAX and added the sentiment "Happy Birthday" using the Just my Type stamp set.
We're pretty obsessed with the Olympics here at home, most especially my oldest son who was crushed when I mentioned it would be wrapping up on Sunday. I was inspired to make a Team USA card since I've been on a real red, white and blue patterned paper kick.
I stamped "USA" to one of the Fishtail Flags STAX and added one of the new Wild Cherry MFT Buttons. A little row of the Die-namics Star Border. I love mixing my beloved older dies in with the new ones.
But because I really love stamp and Die-namics combo sets, I took a little time to play with the Bookmark Duo Die-namics too. My boys love to read, and we've got a wonderful library here in our town. That being said, I like to make sure the boys have bookmarks so they aren't dog-earing the pages from the library! I often find them using cards I've made for them as their bookmarks (sweet right?)
I paired both of the sizes of bookmark dies so it can slide over the top of the page and securely mark the spot. I also like cutting each of the layers twice for durability. The sentiments nicely fit within the Circle STAX and I used the new Award Seal Die-namics.
Do you see how when you combine the wider and the skinny bookmark you can use it to slide over the top of the page?
See, it's nice and secure in place, to mark the spot, with no "dog ears."
I reversed the order of my second bookmark, to show you that some of the sentiments fit nicely on the "skinny" bookmark, and I put my pretty papers on the larger bookmark.
This photo makes it look like it is adhered in place crooked, but it's straight! I promise. The top layer is "flopped open" and not laying flat - after all, it's just itching to get into a book.
Alas, as I was taking a look at my desktop, which is a total mess from this release might I add. I had enough scraps to pull together a coordinating card. And, honestly, this stamp set is fantastic for book themed gift cards. So why not go for the gold medal of messy desks and create ONE more project for you tonight.
This is my favorite sentiment in the set... and I couldn't help but give my Layered Rose one more workout before the release is through. You can get so many looks from this fun flower, I used it on some red text printed paper today and secured the center with a little brad.
The sentiment was paired with last month's Designer Labels 3 STAX and a bit of the Double Dot Border Die-namics. Lots of messy stitching, and edge distressing. My gel nails are tough and can take a beating!
There are SO many fun new items in this month's MFT Release. I hope you'll pop on over to the Boutique and pick up a few new treats for yourself. And be sure to visit with MFT Blog for a full list of designers with samples to share with you. You'll want to leave a comment on each of the participating designers for your chance at the $50 gift voucher being given away to one lucky commenter. You'll have till Thursday to leave your comments, the prizes will be given on Friday.
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WOW! Red,White and Blue are for you! Love them all...especially "Go big or Go Home" :)
I love all the possibilities for the jersey set and die--great projects!
Wow, what a fabulous set of cards!
WOW!! You were super busy! Gorgeous work!!
Great collection - I love the bookmarks
Ahh.. bookmarks looks great - and same goes for those jersey-cards :)
/Tina M.
OMG! What a fab set of cards -- love the Go Big or Go Home! Can't wait to get this set!
I'm in love with the bookmark set --- I ordered that one!
Love the ideas!! Thanks for sharing!
Busy messy beaver!! The cards are great, but I think I'm in love with the bookmark. This is great for any reader. We are always making bookmarks for our schoolbooks. Love it !!
Love both of these sets and dies, definitely must haves. Love all your projects.
Wonderful creations! Great ideas!
What a cute little jersey set...especially with that red chevron paper...cute, cute cards.
WOW where do you find the time to make so many great things..
Wow these are all fantastic! The bookmark die is SO awesome. I love it!! The t-shirt is super cool. Red is one of my favorite colors too. :o) Thank you so much for all of the inspiration this week.
Beautiful color combos, great cards, love the bookmarks
Wow, you've been busy! Love all your projects but especially the Olympics-inspired card.
Great cards and bookmarks! Love the papers and layers filled w/stamping and dienamic cuts. They are so nicely designed and perfectly put together! :)
!!Wow!! You definitely went Big & won Gold :) Super Super Nice!!
Wow!!! Love all your projects! The sports cards are so cute but also love the book card :) TFS
Jenny
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fab cards!!
The skinny bookmark front and wider bookmark back is a great idea. Lovely collection of bookmarks and card, in a great masculine color combo.
Great cards and bookmark! Love the color combinations.
wow someone has been super busy and super creative, love the cards and what fantastic bookmarks
Love the bookmarks.
Wow, these are all so fabulous. Love the great colors and designs with the new images and dies.
cuteness overload!!! love the red white and kraft....all of these cards so so SWEET and LOVE the book mark.
OMG...that USA card is so stinkin' cute!
love the card super cute
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Great products. Super cute card. Love the tee shirt die.
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Goodness gracious! Been stampin much?! And I am soooo surprised to see those Fishtail Flags , ha! These are all so wonderful! Word!
Like the grand finale of a firework display
Love Love all the projects...
Awesome
I so adore it all.......
think the card about reading is my favourite. Really a neat card
Wow! Fantastic projects!!
such cute stuff! I love that the cards are boy-ish, yet used bright colors.
totally love your shirt cards.
Joanne, it was so nice to talk to you last night on the MFT chat party!
Your cards are just wonderful! Love how many different looks you got with just one Jersey die - great job!
Hugs;
Shari
Stunning projects Joanne I especially love the white ,red blue Go Big or Go Home card... fantastic design!
Great cards and bookmark...love the different ways you used the tshirt die.
These are beautiful!
I have a feeling the jersey stamps and dies are going to make a lot of people happy!
Your projects are gorgeous! I think it is so sweet that your boys sometimes use your cards for bookmarks..and now they will also have the wonderful ones that you made too! Gorgeous projects and release!
Your cards are all great, wonderful inspiration for that jersey set!
Oh my, everthing here is amazing! You have been one busy crafty gal! :)
Luvs,
Annie Rose
Your projects are amazing! Love, love, love the bookmarks!
All so fabulous! My daughter (middle child) turned 10 this year and she was super excited to be in the double digits, too!
You totally earned the gold medal here!!! I loved your tip for creating the bookmark layered and your cards are amazing!!!
I use my fishtails dies all the time as well, they are a go to along with my squiggley line(s). : )
Love the cards. That is such a great set! Thanks for the inspiration.
Beautiful work! I love the red white and blue papers!
Love the Jersey and the bookmark set! Can't wait to get mine! Great projects, TFS!
Wow, these are all so cute,
love the fabulous designs and colors you used with this set.
Hugs
Lorianna
love the bookmarks!
Beautiful projects!!!! I love seeing all the different ways and colors that can be used with this stamps and die set!!! Your Olympic style card is such fun!!!
you have been busy! Love the jersey cards, and I really love the new book set too!
Brilliant you are so right that jersey is just perfect for lads! x
Great jerseys and bookmarks. Love the USA red white and blue.
Holy crow! Look at you go! One is more gorgeous than the next! STUNNING!
Great masculine designs!
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