the creative closet by cindy lawrence

MFT March New Product Tour

Hi everyone~

It's been such an awesome release week with My Favorite Things, hasn't it?!  I hope you've loved the new products as much as I do!  

I just had to share a couple more projects using the gorgeous Pretty Poppies stamp set.  This time I made a sweet little card and matching gift tote.

My card is 4-1/4" square with a Kraft cardstock base.  I added a layer of the gorgeous new Electric Red, and stamped on a layer of Kraft using Electric Red, Gumdrop Green, and Black Licorice inks.  I scored a couple of lines down the side of the card using my Scor Buddy, and added 3 black rhinestones to dress it up.  A Black Licorice Button at the end of the sentiment gives the card balance.  I centered each poppy using an Ice White Viva Decor Pearl Pen.

Inside my card, I stamped the poppies in Kraft ink and the sentiment in Black Licorice ink.  A simple strip of Electric Red cardstock finishes it off nicely.

The gift tote was made using the new Flower Box Die-namics, paired with the Trapezoid Treat Box Die-namics.  To dress up the tote, I attached a beautiful poppy made with the new Poppy Builder Die-namics.

The poppy was made with Electric Red, Gumdrop Green, and Black Licorice cardstock.  I again used my Viva Decor Pearl Pen to add the white dots to the center.  Isn't that a GORGEOUS flower?!  

My next card uses the beautiful new Inspired By the Front Porch - Spring stamp set.

I began with a Hot Fudge cardstock base, layered some Kraft cardstock, and pretty patterned papers from My Mind's Eye's Unforgettable collection.  The image was stamped on X-Press It Blending Card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and colored in with Copic Markers.

I die-cut the image with the Ovals STAX 1 Die-namics, and die-cut the background with the Designer Labels 2 STAX.  The script background on the die-cut was made with the Pretty Poppies stamp set and Kraft ink.

Inside my card I stamped the floral branch in Gumdrop Green ink, and the sentiment in Ranger Walnut Stain ink.

My final card uses the adorable Pure Innocence Feeling Sassy stamp set.

My card size is 4-1/4" square, with a Kraft cardstock base.  I layered it with patterned papers from My Mind's Eye's Unforgettable collection.  A bit of machine-stitching, some pretty twine, a Banana Split Button, and a sweet tag finish off the details.

The tag was made with the new Blueprints 1 Die-namics.  I stamped the sentiment in Electric Red ink.

The little girl was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on X-Press It Blending Card, and colored in with Copic Markers.  I paper-pieced her outfit with more patterned papers.  Isn't she a cutie pie?

The inside of my card was dressed up with patterned paper strips, a sentiment stamped in Electric Red, and the image stamped in Kraft.

That's all, folks!

Now you can get to shopping!  Woot! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

~Cindy

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MFT Pep Rally!

Hi everyone~

Now that we've teased and tempted you all week long, it's almost time for you to shop for your favorite Brand Spankin' New products from MFT. But first... it's time for our Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release Pep Rally! Our Design Team has been busy creating jaw-dropping and inspiring projects for you, and we've saved the best for last. We've taken an in-depth look at this month's Die-namics, while re-visiting the amazing sets being released tonight at 10 PM EST RIGHT HERE in the MFT Boutique. And while we are at it, how about we make your life even easier with a "cheat sheet" of all that's new?  Head over to the MFT Blog to print out a shopping list. Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on March 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on March 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• If you'd like to see all the designers' posts for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on March 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

My card uses Lisa Johnson's gorgeous new Pretty Poppies set, along with the coordinating Poppies and Leaves Die-namics.  I LOVE being able to have perfectly cut-out images without having to even pick up my scissors. :)

The papers I used on my card are Steel Gray, Sno Cone, Sweet Tooth, and beautiful patterned papers from Authentique's Renew collection.  The card size is 5-1/4" square.  The other Die-namics I used are Blueprints 1 (the little tags), Flower Box, and Jumbo Beautiful Bow.  Check 'em out:

I added clear micro-fine beads to the centers of each flower, and colored them in with a C9 Copic marker.  I love the bold look of the black against the pale yellow and aqua.

The Jumbo Bow Die-namics was die-cut with pretty polka dot paper, and finished off with a Hemp Cord bow and Banana Split Button center.

Inside my card I added a strip of Sno Cone cardstock die-cut with the Blueprints 1 Die-namics, and centered it with some pretty striped patterned paper.  The Pretty Poppies stamps were stamped off to the side in Ranger Scattered Straw and MFT Sno Cone inks.  The sentiment was stamped in Black Licorice ink.

My second card uses the darling Doodle Garden Fluttering By stamp set, along with several Die-namics.  Don't you just love the new Jumbo Kite Die-namics?  It is so FUN!  I prettied it up with some patterned papers from Carte Bella's True Friend collection.  The card base is Cotton Candy, and the layers are Gumdrop Green and Sno Cone.

I stamped the image on X-Press It Blending Card with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and colored her in with Copic markers.  I paper-pieced her dress with more pretty patterned papers from the Carte Bella True Friend collection.  I topped off her antennae with a couple of pink rhinestones.  I first drew the grass in with Copic markers, and then added a couple more layers with the new Grassy Edges Die-namics.  I love the depth achieved by combining the two techniques.  The clouds were made with the Flat-Bottom Clouds Die-namics.

Here's a look at the new Die-namics I used on this card:

Inside my card I stamped the little girl in Sour Apple ink, stamped the sentiment in Razzle Berry ink, and added a strip of patterned paper.  That's it...easy peasy!

Thanks for stopping by, friends!

~Cindy

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MFT Teasers: Under the Weather?

Hi everyone~

It's Pure Innocence Teaser Day at My Favorite Things!  I'm sharing a sneak peek of the new PI Under the Weather stamp set.

I began with a Sweet Tooth card base, added layers of Orange Fizz and Blu Raspberry cardstock, and pretty patterned paper from Kaisercraft's Bubblegum Hills collection.  I added Sour Apple Grosgrain Ribbon, Hemp Cord, an Orange Fizz Button, and a few green rhinestones to dress the card up a bit.  The sentiment was stamped in Sour Apple ink.  

 

The image was stamped on X-Press It Blending Card with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and colored in with Copic markers.  I gave the headboard and nightstand a wood grain texture by flicking on several shades of browns and tans.  This is one of those times when you DON'T blend the shades together.                              

Inside my card, I added some patterned paper and stamped the sentiment in Sour Apple ink.

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on March 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on March 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on March 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for stopping by, friends!

~Cindy

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MFT Teasers: Party Time~

Hey everyone!

Today the My Favorite Things design team is giving you a peek at two adorable new Doodle Garden stamp sets.  I've got a card made with Doodle Garden Party Time.  Isn't she the cutest thing?  

I began with a Sweet Tooth card base, and pretty patterned papers from Kaisercraft's Botanical Odyssey collection.  The layout is this week's Wednesday Stamp Club sketch challenge.  Check it out:

It's not to late to play along for your chance at the weekly prize, valued at up to $20 in vouchers to the MFT Boutique. You can submit your entry using the keyword MFTWSC114 to the Gallery at Splitcoaststampers. Entries for this week’s challenge will close on Tuesday, March 12 at noon EST.

I used the following Die-namics on my card:  Circles STAX 1, Circles STAX 2, Fishtail Flags STAX, Fishtail Flags Layers STAX.  The sentiment was stamped in Sour Apple ink.  I added a Sour Apple button and three pretty purple pearls to finish off the details.

I stamped the image on X-Press It Blending Card with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and colored her in with Copic markers.  

I stamped the image and sentiment inside with Sour Apple ink, and added a couple of strips of patterned paper.

 

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on March 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on March 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on March 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends!

~Cindy

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Flourishes Pre-Release Challenge

Hi everyone!

Today the Flourishes design team has a fun color challenge for you!

So fresh and pretty, isn't it?  To play along, simply make a card using the colors in the photo, and link it to the Flourishes blog HERE.  Remember to use the keyword FLLCMAR13 when uploading to online galleries.

My card is 5-1/4" square with a Classic White card base.  I added a layer of pretty yellow cardstock from the Sunflower Color Made Easy collection.  The lovely patterned papers are from the Everyday Moments collection from Teresa Collin's.  Some pretty yellow crochet trim, White Braided Trim, and pearl swirls finish off the details.

I die-cut the beautiful image from Summer Blossoms with the Perfectly Pierced Classic Frames set, stamped it with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and colored it with the following Copic Marker Collections:

Inside my card I used patterned papers to fill the entire background, and stamped the pretty floral swags with Ranger Scattered Straw Distress Ink.  The sentiment was stamped with Ranger Weathered Wood Distress Ink.

Check out what the rest of the design team has created using this gorgeous color combo:

• Amanda Havon
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence <---You are here!
• Danielle Kennedy
• Heather Jensen
• Silke Ledlow
• Stacy Morgan

The OFFICIAL Rules…..

• Simply create a card using the colors in the inspiration photo!
• Entries need to be in by Friday, March 15th at 5 PM EST
• Those that use Flourishes stamps will be counted twice for their entry.
• You must link your creation on the Flourishes blog post using our inlinkz widget in order to qualify.
• You must have a link to our challenge in your blog or gallery post.
• Please DO NOT combine challenges. Only those that don’t combine will be in the running.
• If you upload to SCS, please use the keyword FLLCMAR13.
• We’ll announce the winners Saturday in our Winner’s Circle Post  on Saturday, March 16, so check back then to see if you’re one of the lucky winners!

Also, before we go, we'd love to fill you in on a fun sale you can use to stock up -- it's FLOURISHES FLASH SALE! That's right, if you don't take advantage, it will be gone in a flash! Everything, store wide will be 10% off -- even our SALE page. Some items on sale have already been marked down 55% -- so this makes those deals even sweeter. Our sale closes Sunday at 11:59PM -- so shop now for the best selection! Simply use the code FLASH10 in the coupon code box at the time of check out.

Thanks so much for stopping by, friends!

~Cindy

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MFT Teasers: Best Year Ever!

Hello everyone!

Today I have a peek at the new Birthday Sentiments set from My Favorite Things, and the COOLEST new Die-namics, Blueprints 1!  Check it out:

 

Whether you have limited time, or simply need a creative jumpstart; Blueprints is your answer...

a design plan and building blocks in one revolutionary product!  Every layer on my card was made with Blueprints 1.  Check out the MFT blog for four provided sketches to give you a bit of a kick-start. :)

The stamp set I used is the awesome new Birthday Sentiments set...an absolute MUST have in your collection!  Check it out:                                                                                                                          

My card begins with a Black Licorice card base.  The patterned papers are from Kaisercraft's Pickled Pear collection.  The sentiment was stamped in Black Licorice ink on Sweet Tooth cardstock, and air-brushed with a YG93 Copic marker.  I machine-stitched a couple of the layers with black button thread.

 

Iniside my card, I stamped the image with Jellybean Green ink, and used the Blueprints 1 Die-namics for the layers...easy peasy!

 

• You can attend the New Release Party on March 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on March 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on March 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for stopping by, friends!

~Cindy

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MFT Teasers: Rock On!

Hello friends!

Today's sneak peek from My Favorite Things is all about rock n' roll FUN!  I knew when I saw this set that I would want to make a card  to tuck in my daughter's dance bag this weekend.  I'll be teaching Copic certifications and she'll be giving it her all in a dance competition.  I so hate missing any of her events; but she has an awesome daddy, who will be right there cheering her on. :)  

The dance team colors are hot pink and black, so I began with some Black Licorice & Razzle Berry cardstock.  The patterned papers are from Carta Bella's True Friends collection.  I stamped the sentiment from the Document It - Rock On set in Black Licorice, added a few black rhinestones, and a bit of Black Licorice Grosgrain. The card size is 5-1/4" square.

The coolest elements on the card are the Die-namics!  I used the awesome new Accent It - Rock and Roll Die-namics to create the stars, flames, and guitar.  Check it out:

Now, that is one COOL Die-namics set, don't you think?!

Inside my card, I stamped the sentiment in Black Licorice and the headphones in Razzle Berry, added a couple of die-cut flames, and some pretty patterned paper along the top.

 

                               

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on March 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on March 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on March 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for stopping by today, friends!

~Cindy

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MFT Teasers: Pretty Poppies

Hey everyone~

We are kicking off Teaser Time from My Favorite Things with a beautiful new set from Lisa Johnson, called Pretty Poppies.  My card base is Tangy Orange, and I stamped on Sweet Tooth.  I added a layer of Black Licorice cardstock to make it pop.  The script background was stamped with Kraft ink, and the leaves/stems were stamped with the brand-new Gumdrop Green ink.  I stamped the poppies with Memento Morocco ink and die-cut them with the new Poppies and Leaves Die-namics.  The sentiment was stamped with Black Licorice ink, and die-cut with the Accent It - Labels and Tabs Die-namics.  I die-cut the border strips with the awesome new Blueprints 1 Die-namics and Tangy Orange cardstock.  I added a couple of strips of black pearls to dress it up a bit.

I jazzed the poppies up a bit with some chunky black glitter centers...super-dressy and easy!

I added another border strip and arrow to the inside of my card.  I stamped more poppies on Sweet Tooth cardstock off to the side, and left plenty of space to write a sweet note.

Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on March 11 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on March 11 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is going on now!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on March 11 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for visting, friends!

See you back here tomorrow!

~Cindy

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You Make My Heart Bloom

Hi friends!

Today, I have a card made using the current sketch challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.  I chose to work with Flourishes April Showers stamp set, Sunflower Color Made Easy cardstock, seam binding, and button, and pretty patterned papers from the Remarkable collection from My Mind's Eye.  I gussied it up with denim frayed edge pleated trim and a bit of red crocheted trim.  I layered the focal image on die-cuts made from Spellbinders Classic Circles and Blossom Nestabilities.  The card size is 5-1/4" square.

 I stamped the image on Classic Ivory cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and colored it with the following Copic Marker Collections:

Inside my card, I added a strip of patterned paper, stamped the sentiment in Memento Lady Bug ink, and stamped the pretty tulips in Memento Dandelion ink.

Thanks for stopping by today, friends!

~Cindy

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Flourishes Friday Favorites: He Is Risen!

Hello, friends!

Today, the Flourishes design team is sharing projects made with some of their favorite stamp sets.  I chose to work with He Is Risen.  This set is a favorite of mine, not only because it is beautifully illustrated, but also because it represents the true meaning of Easter.  I am so thankful for a God who loves us so much that he would send His only Son to die that we might live.  That is amazing love, isn't it?! :)

My card base is Sea Salt cardstock from the Emerald Coast Color Made Easy Collection.  The next layer is Sugar Cookie cardstock from the Sunflower Color Made Easy Collection.  The lovely patterned paper is from Authentique's appropriately-titled Renew collection.  The card size is 5-1/2" x 3-1/4".  

The layout is the current Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge.  Check it out HERE.

The image was stamped on Classic White cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, and colored with the following Copic Marker Collections:

The image was die-cut with Spellbinders Classic Circles die set.  The sentiment was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  Three black pearls were added to balance the card.

Inside my card, I added a strip of patterned paper and stamped the cross image in Memento New Sprout ink.  I then  stamped the wonderful promise right over the cross image using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  

I want to also extend a very warm welcome to our newest Senior Design Team member, Amanda Havon. Amanda has been the Timeless Tuesday Team coordinator, and is moving up to the Senior DT as of today...woohoo!  I am so thrilled to have you join us, Amanda! :)

Check out what the rest of the girls have created for your viewing pleasure today:

• Amanda Havon
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence <---You are here!
• Danielle Kennedy
• Heather Jensen
• Julie Koerber
• Silke Ledlow
• Stacy Morgan

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends!

Have a fantastic Friday!

~Cindy

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