2019-02-03 17:03
Hello and welcome back! Today is Day Two of MFT’s February Release Countdown and we have a super fun line up again today. Today we’re previewing Birthday Bear & Friends S… Read More
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2019-02-02 15:00
Hello and welcome to Day Three of MFT’s February Release Countdown!!! We’re getting closer and today we have a bunch more new products to show you: PI Birthday Buddies Stamp Set… Read More
2019-02-01 15:00
Hello and welcome to Day Four of MFT’s February Release Countdown! Did you love what you saw yesterday? There’s more today so let’s get to it! Today we’re previewing… Read More
2019-01-31 16:41
Hello and welcome to Day Five of MFT’s February Release Countdown!! We have a world of goodies for you this month and we’re starting off the previews with SY It's a Mice Time to… Read More
2019-01-30 13:00
Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s sketch. All of the details about the sketch challenge are av… Read More
2019-01-30 05:00
Hello and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Lynn is our hostess and she’s challenged us to a fun color palette based on her equally fun inspiration piece.When… Read More
2019-01-29 13:00
Falling in love definitely causes a rattle and hum in your heart, so it’s only appropriate that your love-themed cards feature a shaker heart to honor that feeling. This month, we&rsqu&hell…Read More
2019-01-25 13:00
The French Kiss Collection is FULL of the cutest romantic images and icons ever! In addition, there are birthday items and just thinking of you type ephemera perfect for any occasion for tho… Read More
2019-01-24 13:00
Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: Tickled Pink, Wild Wisteria, Grout Gray, and Steel Gray. All of the details… Read More
2019-01-23 13:00
Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s sketch. All of the details about the sketch challenge are… Read More
2019-01-23 05:13
Hi everyone and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Lori is our hostess and she's challenging us to use these deep shades as inspired by her inspiration piece.I hadn… Read More
2019-01-22 15:00
Hello and welcome to Heart Art—MFT’s January Card Kit & Mid-Month Release! The card kit and the new Stacey Yakula Tweet Friends Stamp Set and Die-namics are now available for… Read More
2019-01-21 15:00
Hi there and welcome to Day Two of MFT’s January Card Kit and Mid-Month Release! Today I’m sharing a card using the new Stacey Yakula Joyful Heart Bears Stamp Set and Die-namics… Read More
2019-01-20 15:00
Hello and welcome to Day One Countdown of MFT’s January Card Kit, Heart Art. You’re going to LOVE this kit—a fun stamp set and Die-namics for the win! Release is on January… Read More
2019-01-18 13:00
Hi everyone! I use either my regular size MISTI or my Mini MISTI on virtually every card I make so I’m excited to be participating in this collaboration between MFT and My Sweet Petuni… Read More
2019-01-17 13:00
We know it’s the thought that counts but c’mon, can we all agree that a thoughtful gift is really the icing on the birthday cake? With a wide variety of gift stamps and dies, you… Read More
2019-01-16 13:00
Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s sketch. All of the details about the sketch challenge are av… Read More
2019-01-16 05:00
Hey there, it’s time for a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week’s hostess is Lisa, who has some cool colors for us to work with. I don’t know about the rest of yo… Read More
2019-01-15 13:00
Hey there, and welcome to MFT’s January Tips & Tricks Feature! Today I’m going to show you how to stretch your products—in this case stencils. Stencils lend themselves… Read More
2019-01-14 15:48
Another new collection from Doodlebug Design is Lots o’ Luck. While it definitely has a St. Patrick’s Day vibe, it, too has lots of very versatile patterns and icons that can be… Read More
2019-01-13 14:30
Have you seen the new French Kiss Collection from Doodlebug Design? It’s adorable with a gorgeous color palette and the cutest papers and accessories. It’s perfect for Valentine… Read More
2019-01-11 15:00
Hi everyone! Today is the last day of the Love Is In the Air promotion at MFT and I have a romantic card up on the MFT Blog celebrating romance. Please head on over there to get all the deta… Read More
2019-01-10 13:00
Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: Kraft, Blu Raspberry, Sno Come, and Limelight. All of the details about the… Read More
2019-01-09 13:00
Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s sketch. All of the details about the sketch challenge are av… Read More
2019-01-09 05:00
Hi everyone, welcome to another Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Jodi is our hostess and she has chosen a neutral color palette based on her awesome inspiration piece.Am I the only one w… Read More
2019-01-08 15:00
All of out January Release products are available in the MFT Online Boutique NOW! Today our team is taking a fresh look at our most recent release with inspiring ideas and innovative takes o… Read More
2019-01-07 15:00
Hey everyone, welcome to Day One of MFT’s January Release Countdown! Tomorrow is the day! Release is at 10am Eastern so set your clocks! And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all the… Read More
2019-01-06 15:00
Hello and welcome to Day Two of MFT’s January Release Countdown! It’s getting close! Release is on January 8th at 10am Eastern and you won’t want to miss this fabulous rele… Read More
2019-01-05 15:00
Hi all, welcome to Day Three of MFT’s January Release Countdown! Today we’re showing you projects highlighting the following products: PI So Much Love Stamp Set, PI So Much Love… Read More
2019-01-04 15:00
Hi everyone, and welcome to Day Four of MFT’s January Release Countdown! Today we’re previewing BB Cute Chemists Stamp Set, BB Cute Chemists Die-namics, Interactive Pull Tabs Die… Read More
2019-01-03 14:23
I’m excited to announce that I will be designing for Doodlebug in 2019! Many thanks to Doodlebug for giving me this opportunity to create with their products—looking forward to w… Read More
2019-01-02 13:00
Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s sketch. All of the details about the sketch challenge are av… Read More
2019-01-02 05:00
Hello and welcome to the first Color Throwdown Challenge of 2019! I can’t believe I’m typing 2019!!!! Dang! I hope everyone had a great holiday season and that you’re ready… Read More
2018-12-27 13:00
Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: Tropical Teal, After Midnight, Cement Gray, and Sweet Tooth. All of the deta… Read More
2018-12-26 13:00
Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s sketch. All of the details about the sketch challenge are av… Read More
2018-12-20 13:00
Hello and welcome to MFT’s December Birthday Project Challenge, Time to Shine! Celebrate your glamorous friends this holiday season with birthday cards that reflect their love of spark… Read More
2018-12-19 13:00
Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s sketch. All of the details about the sketch challenge are av… Read More
2018-12-18 15:00
Hello and welcome to Good Time to Wine—MFT’s December Card Kit Release! The card kit and the new Stacey Yakula Tweet Friends Stamp Set and Die-namics are now available for purcha… Read More
2018-12-17 15:00
Hello and welcome to Countdown Day Two for Good Time to Wine, MFT’s December Card Kit, and Stacey Yakula Release, Tweet Friends Stamp Set and Die-namics. How stinkin’ CUTE are th… Read More
2018-12-16 15:00
Hi, everyone, are you ready for a new MFT Card Kit? Today is Day One Countdown for the December Kit, Good Time to Wine, and it is awesome!!! There’s also a new Stacey Yacula set being… Read More
2018-12-13 13:00
Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: Summer Splash, Wild Cherry, Cotton Candy, and Limelight. All of the details… Read More
2018-12-12 13:00
Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s sketch. All of the details about the sketch challenge are av… Read More
2018-12-12 05:00
Hello and welcome to another Color Throwdown Challenge! This one is hosted by Broni and will be the last on of 2018. The Design Team is taking the rest of the month off to enjoy the holidays… Read More
2018-12-11 15:00
All of out December Release products are available in the MFT Online Boutique NOW! Today our team is taking a fresh look at our most recent release with inspiring ideas and innovative takes… Read More
2018-12-06 15:00
Hello and welcome to Day Five of MFT’s December Release Countdown! Today we’re previewing Over the Moon for Ewe Stamp Set, Over the Moon for Ewe Die-namics, Leaping Slider Channe… Read More
2018-12-05 13:00
Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s sketch. All of the details about the sketch challenge are av… Read More
2018-12-05 05:00
Hey, everyone, it’s time for another Color Throwdown Challenge and I’m the hostess this week! I hope you’ll come play with us using this color palette that I chose based on… Read More
2018-11-28 13:00
Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s sketch. All of the details about the sketch challenge are av… Read More
2018-11-28 05:00
Hello and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Amy Rysavy is our hostess and she’s challenging us to some neutrals bases on her sparkly Christmas inspiration pie… Read More
2018-11-27 13:00
Hello and welcome to MFT’s November Hits & Highlights feature! This month we’re focusing on Christmas: “Christmas is really a full season for many of us, not a single d… Read More
2018-11-24 05:00
Hi, all and welcome to my final card as Guest Designer for the Crazy 4 Challenges Challenge! It’s been a ton of fun and I hope they’ll have me back again! Here’s this week… Read More
2018-11-22 13:00
Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: Jellybean Green, Kraft, Persimmon, and Hot Fudge. All of the details about t… Read More
2018-11-21 13:00
Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s sketch. All of the details about the sketch challenge are av… Read More
2018-11-21 05:00
Hello and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Wanda is our hostess and she’s got some neutrals for us to work with. I thought these colors would work for a masc… Read More
2018-11-17 05:00
Hi everyone, today I have another Crazy 4 Challenges card and this one’s a sketch. Love the classic design of this sketch.I decided to create a little scene within the circle element s… Read More
2018-11-15 13:00
Hello and welcome to MFT’s November Birthday Project! The party animals in your life will appreciate you including animals of the truly wild variety for this month’s challenge. L… Read More
2018-11-14 13:00
Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s sketch. All of the details about the sketch challenge are av… Read More
2018-11-14 05:00
Hey, there, and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! It sure is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas and this challenge from Miss Vickie proves it! I love this color combo for… Read More
2018-11-13 15:00
Hello there!! It’s time, it’s time!! MFT’s November Release is now available for purchase in the MFT Online Boutique! Be sure to check by the MFT Blog for all the details a… Read More
2018-11-12 15:00
Hello! Welcome to Day One—the last day—of MFT’s November Release Countdown! Release is tomorrow at 10am, Eastern, so set your clocks! And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog fo… Read More
2018-11-11 15:00
Hey there and welcome to Day Two of MFT’s November Release Countdown!! It won’t be long now! Release is on November 13th at 10am Eastern so make a note! Today we’re preview… Read More
2018-11-10 15:00
Hello and welcome to Day Three of MFT’s November Release Countdown!! It’s all about snow today for me with these adorable snowmen! Today we’re previewing Frosty Friends Sta… Read More
2018-11-10 05:00
Hello there and welcome to another post as Guest Designer for the Crazy 4 Challenges Challenge! Today our hostess Joanne is challenging us to a true one-layer card: November 15 is Use Less S… Read More
2018-11-09 15:00
Hi there and welcome back to Day Four of MFT’s November Release Countdown! Today we’re previewing BB Ready, Set, Snow Stamp Set, BB Ready, Set, Snow Die-namics, Beary Best Friend… Read More
2018-11-08 15:00
Hello and welcome to Day Five of MFT’s November Release Countdown!! November???? That’s all I’m gonna say, LOL!! Another month of fabulous products is coming your way, star… Read More
2018-11-08 13:00
Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: Sour Apple, Persimmon, Milk Chocolate, and Natural. All of the details about… Read More
2018-11-07 13:00
Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s sketch. All of the details about the sketch challenge are av… Read More
2018-11-07 05:00
Hello and welcome to another Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Lynn is our hostess and she has chosen a gorgeous color palette based on her warm and cozy inspiration piece.But instead of… Read More
2018-11-03 04:00
Hey there and welcome to my first week of Guest Designing for the Crazy 4 Challenges Challenge! I was one of the original Design Team members and things got busy, I had to make some choices… Read More
2018-10-31 12:00
Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s sketch. All of the details about the sketch challenge are av… Read More
2018-10-31 04:00
Hey, everyone, welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week our hostess is Lori and she’s challenging us to this interesting color combo based on her inspiration piece.I… Read More
2018-10-30 12:00
With the Christmas season approaching quickly, we’re bringing some merry and some bright to your computer today. We’ve challenged our designers to feature products that include … Read More
2018-10-26 17:49
Please join me at the MFT Blog today for my video for A Very Crafty Holiday 2018 Read More
2018-10-25 12:00
Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: Tropical Teal, Persimmon, Lemon Drop, and Limelight. All of the details abou… Read More
2018-10-24 12:00
Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s sketch. All of the details about the sketch challenge are av… Read More
2018-10-24 04:00
Hello and welcome to a new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Lisa is our hostess and she has a fun combo for us based on her super fun inspiration piece.Well, yes, I did use these Delight… Read More
2018-10-23 14:00
Hello and welcome to MFT’s October Card Kit Release! Festive Flamingos Card Kit is now available for purchase at the MFT Online Boutique! Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog to get all the… Read More
2018-10-22 14:00
Hello and welcome to Day Two of MFT’s October Card Kit Countdown. In addition to the card kit, we’re releasing a stamp set and Die-namics from a new designer that you might alrea… Read More
2018-10-21 14:00
Hi, everyone, are you ready for a new MFT Card Kit? Today is Day One Countdown for the October Kit, Festive Flamingos and it is awesome!!! Be sure to check out the MFT Blog for all the detai… Read More
2018-10-18 13:06
Cards are critical components of a birthday celebration but don’t forget all the fun ways you can use your birthday-themed stash of stamps and Die-namics to accent gift tags and wraps… Read More
2018-10-17 12:00
Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s sketch. All of the details about the sketch challenge are av… Read More
2018-10-17 04:00
Hey, there, and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! Today’s challenge is brought to you by Jodi and is inspired by this lovely Fall mantle.This color combo was a perfect… Read More
2018-10-16 12:00
Today our team is taking a fresh look at our most recent release with inspiring ideas and innovative takes on the complete collection. We love the opportunity to look at our products with fr… Read More
2018-10-11 14:00
Hi everyone, welcome to the MFT’s October Release Tips & Tricks feature! Today I’m going to show you how to create a dimensional wreath using the just released Filled with Jo… Read More
2018-10-11 12:00
Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: Wild Wisteria, Limelight, Blu Raspberry, and Gravel Gray. All of the details… Read More
2018-10-10 12:00
Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s sketch. All of the details about the sketch challenge are av… Read More
2018-10-10 04:00
Hello, it’s time for a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge and we’re celebrating Fall today with these gorgeous colors chosen by Amy Rohl!These colors screamed Fall leaves to me… Read More
2018-10-09 14:00
Hello there!! It’s time, it’s time!! MFT’s October Release is now available for purchase in the MFT Online Boutique! Be sure to check by the MFT Blog for all the details an… Read More
2018-10-08 14:00
Hello and welcome to Day One—the last day—of MFT’s October Release Countdown!! Tomorrow is the day! Release is at 10am Eastern tomorrow, October 9, so set your clocks! Be s… Read More
2018-10-07 14:00
Hello everyone and welcome to Day Two of MFT’s October Release Countdown! It’s getting closer!!! Release is on October 9 at 10am so set your clocks—you won’t want to… Read More
2018-10-06 14:00
Hi everyone, it’s Day Three of MFT’s October Release Countdown! Release is on October 9 at 10am Eastern so mark your calendars! And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all the de… Read More
2018-10-05 14:00
Hey, there, and welcome back to Day Four of MFT’s October Release Countdown! Today we’re previewing BB Secret Santa Stamp Set, BB Secret Santa Die-namics, Tweet Holidays Stamp Se… Read More
2018-10-04 14:00
Welcome to Day Five of MFT’s October Release Countdown and it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in MFT Land. Release is on October 9 at 10am. Be sure to check by the MFT B… Read More
2018-10-03 12:00
Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s sketch. All of the details about the sketch challenge are av… Read More
2018-10-03 04:00
Hey, everyone, welcome to a new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Broni is our hostess and she has some cool colors for us to work with.I decided to use some circles for my colors for thi… Read More
2018-09-27 12:00
Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: Ripe Raspberry, Peach Bellini, Cement Gray, and Limelight. All of the detail… Read More
2018-09-26 12:00
Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s sketch. All of the details about the sketch challenge are av… Read More
2018-09-26 04:00
Welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! I’m the hostess this week and my colors are based on this photo that I took in Cornwall this summer. I’m using Friendly Raccoons… Read More
2018-09-25 14:00
Hello and welcome to MFT’s September Card Kit Release! Filled with Joy Card Kit is now available for purchase at the MFT Online Boutique! Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog to get all the… Read More
2018-09-24 14:00
Hi everyone and welcome back to Day Two Countdown of Filled with Joy, MFT’s September Card Kit. The kit releases tomorrow morning, September 25th at 10am. Be sure to check out the MFT… Read More
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