so in love...MFT June Teasers Day 2 60

Mona Pendleton | Wednesday, June 5, 2013 @ 9:00 PM | , , , , , , ,

Hi there! Welcome to Day 2 of the MFT June Teasers! The new products will be available on Tuesday, June 11th at 10 PM Eastern in the MFT Boutique. Before I get to today's project, I would like to thank all who took the time to leave such sweet and encouraging comments on yesterday's post :) I'm tickled pink to read that you are as excited about these new products as I am! 
In case you missed yesterday's post ~ click HERE ~ I introduced several of my new designs that are included in this month's release:

Blooming Roses stamp set which is full of beautiful blossoms:
Die-namics Rose Bouquet which coordinates flawlessly with Blooming Roses:
and today, I am introducing the Stone Wall stencil which is perfect for adding dimension and design to any of your projects:
I created a layout featuring a photo of Scott and I that was taken while hiking one of our favorite trails in our backyard. After trimming various patterned paper to size, I used the Die-namics Peek-a-Boo Dots die to add some fun to the bottom of each layer. I stamped one of the awesome sentiments from Bold Statements on a piece of Grapesicle cardstock then layered a piece behind each piece of patterned paper revealing the fun die cut design.
On top of the layered patterned paper, I added a rock wall using the Rock Wall stencil and fiber paste. Once the fiber paste was dry, I added color using MFT Steel Shimmer Mist and a purple mist from my stash. Notice the neat pieces of Washi tape at the top of the page? These were made using Washi Patterns and Die-namics Washi Tape. 
I added a cluster of  glittery coated Grapesicle stamped rose blossoms that were made using stamps from Blooming Roses and die cut using Die-namics Rose Bouquet.

Of course I had to add a beautiful Kraft stamped butterfly from LJD Blissful Butterflies that was stamped on a coordinating die cut made using a Die-namics LJD Blissful Butterflies die. I topped it off with a beautiful Grapesicle button.
Thank you so much for visiting today ~ I hope you enjoyed my layout as much as I enjoyed creating it :)
Please be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for loads of inspiration from the team. You'll also read about some HUGE prizes being given away this week during Teaser Time that you won't want to miss!
I'll be back tomorrow with more to share for Day 3!

Be Sweet ;)
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Happy for you...MFT June Teasers Day 1 73

Mona Pendleton | Tuesday, June 4, 2013 @ 9:00 PM | , , , , , , , ,

Hi there! Welcome to Day 1 of the MFT June Teasers! The new products will be available on Tuesday, June 11th at 10 PM Eastern in the MFT Boutique. I have LOTS to share, so I hope you sit down and enjoy :)

This month, MFT is introducing several new fun products in the MIX-ables line ~ Sheer Shimmer Mist and Steel Shimmer Mist which work amazingly well with MFT Premium Dye Inks and MIX-ables Stencils. 

Today I have a variety of projects to share including three tags featuring my own custom mixed mist made using Sheer Shimmer Mist and Steel Shimmer Mist along with various MFT inks. 

***Please be sure to visit the MFT Blog ~ click HERE ~ to watch a video tutorial that I made showing exactly how easy it is to make your own customized mists using these new awesome products! 

I'm really excited to introduce you to several of my stamps, dies and stencil designs that are included in this month's release! 
Two of the four stencils I am introducing this month are: the Graduated Diamonds Stencil:
 and the Graduated Hexagons Stencil: 
First up are an assortment of three tags I made featured in the video tutorial that you able to watch here on the: MFT Blog ~ click HERE. All of the tags were made in a similar manner so the description may sound a bit repetitious. On the tag shown below, the background was sprayed with a mixture of Berrylicious ink and Steel Shimmer Mist for a desaturated shimmery shade of mist. Once dry, I added lots of texture using the Graduated Diamonds Stencil and fiber paste:
The rolled rose was made using Die-namics Large Royal Rose die then sprayed with a mixture of Berrylicious ink and Sheer Shimmer Mist to create a gorgeous pearl shimmery finish. All sentiments on the tags were stamped using LJD Blissful Butterflies stamp set:
On the next tag, the background was sprayed using a combination of  Wild Cherry ink and Steel Shimmer Mist for a desaturated shimmery shade of mist. Once dry, I added lots of texture using the Graduated Hexagons Stencil and fiber paste:
The blossom was made using Die-namics Large Hybrid Heirloom Rose then sprayed with a mixture of Wild Cherry ink and  Sheer Shimmer Mist to create a gorgeous pearl shimmery finish: 
The last tag was sprayed using a combination of Razzle Berry ink and Steel Shimmer Mist for a desaturated shimmery shade of mist. Once dry, I added lots of texture using the Graduated Diamonds Stencil and fiber paste:
The rose was made using Die-namics Large Royal Rose die then sprayed with a mixture of Berrylicious ink and Sheer Shimmer Mist to create a gorgeous pearl shimmery finish. As I previously mentioned, please be sure to visit the MFT Blog ~ click HERE for a visual demonstration :)
I am also introducing the following products:

Blooming Roses stamp set which is full of beautiful blossoms:
Die-namics Rose Bouquet which coordinates flawlessly with Blooming Roses:
 and the Rose Builder Stencil which is perfect for adding dimension and design to any of your projects:
 I made an 8" x 8" chipboard album for April featuring lots of photos that were taken after her graduation commencement ceremony last month. This book is overflowing with Blooming Roses, butterflies and texture! Once I painted and added the crackle texture to the entire book, the fun began!!! All the pages contain stenciled roses that were made using the Rose Builder Stencil and misted backgrounds using my own custom mists as explained above and in the video along with the Graduated Diamonds Stencil. 

The cover features the following: a cluster of rose blossoms and leaves made using Blooming Roses that were die cut using Die-namics Rose Bouquet, stenciled roses made using the Rose Builder Stencil, a sentiment from Chalkboard Greetings, a pretty butterfly from LJD Blissful Butterflies:
To make the two big pink stamped blossoms, I used the larger solid rose image from Blooming Roses along with Pink Lemonade ink then stamped the highlights using Bubblegum ink. After stamping the blossom, I topped them with a coat of Sheer Sparkle Glitter Glaze. Notice the shimmery 3D rose in the lower left corner? To create that one, I used Die-namics Mini Royal Roses. Once the flower was made, I sprayed using custom mist that was made using Pink Lemonade ink and Sheer Shimmer Mist.
Here's a close up of the larger stenciled rose and leaf that was made using the Rose Builder Stencil.
Since this book is ALL about April, I thought it was appropriate to start the book off with a photo of April which clearly shows her great sense of accomplishment and perseverance! The sentiment is one of the many fun and versatile sentiments from Bold Statements and the sweet butterflies fluttering about are from LJD Blissful Butterflies.
Two single roses from Blooming Roses:
Page 2 features a photo of April and my sweet loving son Jerry :) along with a Razzle Berry stamped butterfly from LJD Blissful Butterflies and another great sentiment from Chalkboard Greetings:  
More Sheer Sparkle Glitter Glaze covered rose blossoms made using images from Blooming Roses:
Page 2 features a photo of April and her dear Mom along with several rose blossoms from Blooming Roses, a sweet butterfly from LJD Blissful Butterflies and another great sentiment from Bold Statements:
Page 3 features a photo of April and her dear Dad along with several rose blossoms from Blooming Roses, a sweet butterfly from LJD Blissful Butterflies and another great sentiment from Chalkboard Greetings:
The 3D rose was sprayed using custom mixed mist made using Razzle Berry ink and Sheer Shimmer Mist. I just love the shimmery finish!
Each page, opposite of the photos were all sprayed with inks and  various roses were stenciled on using the Rose Builder Stencil. I didn't share everyone of them because I didn't want to bore you to tears so I just shared a random few. I just love the way the trio of rose buds look together:
Page 4 features a photo of April and her dear sister along with several rose blossoms from Blooming Roses, a sweet butterfly from LJD Blissful Butterflies and another great sentiment from Chalkboard Greetings:
 Last but not least features a photo of April and her future in-Laws :) More rose blossoms from Blooming Roses, a sweet butterfly from LJD Blissful Butterflies and another great sentiment from Bold Statements:

 Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed all my projects!
Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog to see what the rest of the team has created. You'll also read about some HUGE prizes being given away this week during Teaser Time that you won't want to miss!

I'll be back tomorrow with more to share for Day 2!

Be Sweet ;)
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Memory... 49

Mona Pendleton | Monday, June 3, 2013 @ 5:34 PM | , , , , , ,

Hi there! Hope you are off to a great start of a new week! I had some time to play so I pulled out some of my favorite products and created a layout featuring a photo of Jerry, April, Scott and myself that was taken after April's graduation ceremony last month. 
I combined various flowers that I've collected / hoarded over the years as well as a few metal trinkets. For texture, I used fiber paste along with the MPD Graduated Dots stencil. The fancy chipboard piece that runs across the top is the Blue Fern Studios Symphony Border that I altered. 
For added interest, I randomly stamped the checkerboard image from MPD Distressed Background Blocks using MFT Berrylicious ink. The little doily peeking out from under the metal trinket was cut using a Die-namics Mini Doily Circles die. I dug out a fancy Tattered Angels chipboard frame from my stash, (remember these?), and gave it a fun crackled appearance using various acrylic paints and crackle medium then I framed a stamped sentiment from MPD Dandelion Wishes.
The banner was made using some of my own painted papers along with two different sized Die-namics Jumbo Fishtail Banner STAX dies then topped with some beaded trim (another item I hoard when 50% off :) that may be found at Hobby Lobby.
I'm really lovin' the big 12" x 14" Gelli Arts printing plate because I have the freedom to create whatever colors of paper my heart desires. I use Canson 138 lb Mixed Media 14" x 17" which makes for an awesome weight that accepts paints, sprays, ink, etc... 

Here are the 3 papers I created along with SUPER inexpensive paint (40 cents per bottle!!! ~ thanks to my dear friend Sue Lelli who enabled me ;).
Here is what my page looked like after adding texture and stamps prior to attaching the photo and embellishing:
For inspiration, I played along with Scrap Around The World which consists of an international team of crazy talented inspirational crafters! I also joined along with Hels Sunday Stamper challenge which is a Dream theme.
Thanks so much for visiting! I hope you enjoyed my layout as much as I enjoyed creating it. I'm going to hand deliver this one to Jerry and April when we visit them in July :) Have a good one!
Be Sweet ;)
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