DS140 - Hello, Friend!

Welcome to this week's addition of the Deconstructed Sketch Challenge! 

Circle sketches always throw me for a loop, BUT I think I figured it out! 

I started by stamping the pink lemonade CS panel with the MFT Typewriter Text background stamp in pink lemonade ink.  I die cut the doily from hot fudge CS using the MFT Die-namics Decorative Doily and layered it over a whip cream CS circular panel that I die cut using the MFT Die-namics circle STAX set 1.  I then die cut another circle from natural CS and left the die cut in the die and sponged some natural ink around the edges.

I used the MFT Die-namics Fishtail Flag STAX to create the banner and stamped a sentiment from the MFT Fall Foliage stamp set  in hot fudge ink.  I die cut the stitched panel using the MFT Die-namics Blueprints 2 from sour apple CS.  I created the flowers using the MFT Die-namics large royal rose.  I stamped the edges of the pink lemonade CD with cotton candy ink and sprayed it with MFT sheer shimmer mist.

Here is the sketch:

Head to the Deconstructed Sketch blog to play along and link up your creations.  Be sure to check the creations of my fellow DT members for some inspiration!   

• Arielle Gordon
• Cresta Woodruff
• Jen Shults
• Joni Wilson
• Joanne Basile
• Judy Rozema
• Kadie Ensley
• Kim O'Connell
• Lori Boyd
• Sheri Gilson
• Tangii Crain
• Tracey Pickersgill

  

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MFTWSC165- Forgotten Birthday

There MFTWSC165 ready to be tackled and this week's sketch is simple and sweet! 

I decided to make a belated birthday card with the It's a Pirate's Life stamp set.

He's been bad.  He forgot your birthday so he's walking plank create with a die from the Die-namics Blueprints 2.  The ocean was created with the Die-namics Making Waves.  

I die cut the circular panel using a die from the Die-namics Blueprints 12 and I stamped the sentiment from the It' a Pirate's Life stamp set in wild cherry and nightshift blue ink.

Here's the sketch:


Now head on over to the MFT blog to link up your creation for a chance at being a random winner of a $20 MFT voucher!

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MFT Creative Challenge - Creative Stenciling Techniques

Each month the MFT Designers are given a creative challenge to tackle and this month we were asked to get creative with with stenciling techniques.  Now, let me first be honest and say that using stencils was just not something I do, but a challenge is a challenge. 

Now, let me tell you one more thing.........

I am now HOOKED ON STENCILS!

Why, oh why haven't I used them sooner?!  

First let me show you a card I made using the Petal Circles stencil.  

I made this clean and simple card using some smooth white, sweet tooth, sno cone, and kraf CS.

I started with a smooth white 2.5" square piece of CS.   I taped the CS down to my mat and the used some washi tape to take the Petal Circles stencil down over it.  I first sponged some sno cone ink over the stencil and then sprayed some sheer shimmer mist over it.  I then lifted the stencil and used a heating tool to dry the ink.  I cleaned my stencil and shifted it to the left a bit and taped it down again.  This time I sponged some natural ink over the stencil and again sprayed some sheer shimmer mist over it before removing the stencil.    I again dried it with my heating tool before cutting the CS into equal squares.  I matted with kraft CS and sno cone CS.  I added some hemp cord and  sno cone button to embellish.  I stamped the sentiment from the Essential Sentiments stamp set in hot fudge ink.  

I repeated the same sponging and misting process to create the strip to add interest to the inside of the card.  The shimmer mist not only adds shimmer, but slightly softens your colors.  

Now I used the same Petal Circles stencil again but with bold colors to create a totally different feel.

This time I paired some smooth white, black licorice, and razzle berry CS.

I used the same method to sponge the ink on the stencil to create this card though this time I used black licorice and razzle berry ink.  I did not use he shimmer this time to keep the colors bold and vibrant.  I stamped a sentiment from the Dandelion Designs stamp set in black licorice ink.    

I repeated the sponging pattern to create a strip to add to the inside of the card to create added interest.  

Same stencil........but 2 totally different "feels" to the cards, right?  Who needs patterned paper when you can create your own with stencils! 

OK, and now for my grand finale!  I used modeling paste with the Stripes Stencil!  I was always a little intimidated by the modeling paste, but this stuff is pretty cool! It add nice texture to your cards!  

I started with a natural CS base and secured it to my mat with washi tape.  I layered the Stripes Stencil over it and secured it with washi tape.   I spread the modeling paste over the stencil.  I removed the stencil and et the paste dry.  I matted the striped panel with hot fudge CS and adhered it onto the grape jelly CS card base.

I inked up the Forget Me Not stamp set with gumdrop green, grape jelly, and lemon drop ink.  I stamped the sentiment in hot fudge ink onto a panel I die cut using a die from the Die-namics Blueprints 2.  

For the inside, I stamped another flower from the Forget Me Not stamp set in gumdrop green, grape jelly, and lemon drop ink onto smooth white CS and then matted with hot fudge CS.

Now head to the MFT blog to see a list of MFT  Designers participating in the creative challenge!  

If you are feeling inspired and want to check out the MFT stencils, you can find them all HERE!  

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