2020-12-05 15:00
Hello and welcome to Day Five of MFT's December Release Countdown! Release is in five days, December 8th, at 10am Eastern so make a note! Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog… Read More
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This is where I share my love of rubber stamping, card making, and other paper crafts, including altered art.
2020-12-04 15:00
Hello and welcome to Day Four of MFT's December Release Countdown! Release is in four days, December 8th, at 10am Eastern so make a note! Today we're previewing Tea Party Sta… Read More
2020-12-03 15:00
Hello and welcome to Day Five of MFT's December Release Countdown! Release is in five days, December 8th, at 10am Eastern so make a note! Today we're previewing Missing You Stamp… Read More
2020-12-02 17:00
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… Read More
2020-12-02 05:00
Hello all, welcome to another Color Throwdown Challenge! I'm hosting this week and have a color palette based on this yummy inspiration piece for you to play with. Hope to see lots of… Read More
2020-12-01 13:00
Shaker pouches are clearly an excellent option for integrating interactive elements into your card making, but we've got a fun new twist today just in time for the holidays. Today, we'… Read More
2020-11-26 17:00
Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: Tropical Teal, Tickled Pink, Wild Cherry, and Limelight. All of the details… Read More
2020-11-25 17:00
Hi, everyone, I’m back with this week’s MFT Wdnesday Sketch Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s sketch. All of the details about the sketch challenge a… Read More
2020-11-25 05:00
Hey there, it's time for a new Color Throwdown Challenge!! This week Amy Rysavy is our hostess and she's got some holiday colors for us to play with,To begin this card, I created… Read More
2020-11-20 17:00
We're deep into the season of holiday crafting...are you still on the hunt for innovative holiday designs that will delight those special people on your Christmas card list? For this m… Read More
2020-11-19 17:00
Sequins, confetti, even candy sprinkles — all are GREAT options to add to a birthday shaker card to reinforce the theme and add a super fun "shicka shicka" shaker sound… Read More
2020-11-18 17:00
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… Read More
2020-11-18 05:00
Hello and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Wanda is our hostess and she has a fun color combo for us to play with.I mentioned when Falling Leaves Die-namics… Read More
2020-11-17 15:00
It's time!! MFT's October Card Kit, Fox and Friends, is now available for purchase in the MFT Online Boutique! Get all the details at the MFT Blog.I thought the adorable Happ… Read More
2020-11-16 15:00
Hello! Welcome to Day One of MFT's November Card Kit, Miss Your Hugs, Release Countdown! The kit is available tomorrow, November 17th, at 10am Eastern so set your clocks! And don't for… Read More
2020-11-15 15:00
Hello and welcome to Day Two of MFT's November Card Kit Countdown! Miss Your Hugs card kit will be available for purchase on November 17th at 10am Eastern so make a note! And be sure t… Read More
2020-11-12 17:00
Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: Summer Splash, Natural, Red Hot, Razzleberry. All of the details about… Read More
2020-11-11 17:01
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… Read More
2020-11-11 05:00
Hey there, it's time for a new Color Throwdown Challenge!! This week Vickie is our hostess and she's got some festive colors for us to play with,I'm using the just-released PI You Slei… Read More
2020-11-10 15:00
Hello! It's time for the November MFT and Friends Feature! The new release is available now for purchase so be sure to head on over to the MFT Online Boutique and shop! And don't forge… Read More
2020-11-09 15:00
Welcome to 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 for all the release details!… Read More
2020-11-08 15:00
Hey there, and welcome to Day Two of MFT's November Release Countdown! Release is in two days, November 10th, at 10am Eastern so make all the notes! And don't forget to stop by the MFT… Read More
2020-11-07 15:00
Hello, and welcome to Day Three of MFT's November Release Countdown! Release is in three days, November 10th at 10am, Eastern and you don't want to miss it! Today we're previewing &hell…Read More
2020-11-06 15:00
Hello and welcome to Day Four of MFT's November Release Countdown! Release is on November 10th at 10am, Eastern, so make a note! And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all the details… Read More
2020-11-05 17:59
Hello and welcome to Day Five of MFT's November Release Countdown! Release is in five days, on November 10th, at 10am Eastern so make a note! Today we're previewing BB Pile o… Read More
2020-11-04 17:00
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… Read More
2020-11-04 05:00
Hey there and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! Lynn is our hostess this week and she has some decidedly Thanksgiving-ish colors for us to play with. I wanted to u… Read More
2020-11-03 13:00
We've long been big proponents of the versatility of stencils. They are uniquely suited to a wide variety of techniques and mediums, feature exceptional durability, and are incredibly… Read More
2020-10-29 16:00
Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: Sweet Tooth, Orange Zest, Gravel Gray, and Black Licorice. All of… Read More
2020-10-28 16:00
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… Read More
2020-10-28 04:00
Hey there and welcome to a new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Lori is our hostess and she has a festive color combo for us to work with,So, this color combo is not a holiday one… Read More
2020-10-27 14:00
Hey there and welcome to MFT's October Vault Release! It's all available for purchase right now in the MFT Online Boutique!! Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all the details!Today I… Read More
2020-10-26 14:00
Hello and welcome to Day One of MFT's October Vault Release! Release is tomorrow, October 27th, at 10am Eastern so set your clocks! Today we're previewing another list of returning pro… Read More
2020-10-25 14:00
Hello and welcome to Day Two of MFT's October Vault Release! Release is on October 27 at 10am, Eastern. Today we're previewing Dashing Deer Stamp Set, Dashing Deer Die-namics… Read More
2020-10-24 14:00
Hello and welcome to Countdown Day Three of MFT's October Vault Release! Release is on October 27th at 10am, Eastern and, BOY!, do we have some amazing products coming back!! Today we'… Read More
2020-10-22 16:00
Need an instant party? Just add balloons. You simply can't deny the unfettered charm balloons bring to most any occasion. Stamps, dies, stencils — we've got the pe… Read More
2020-10-21 16:00
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… Read More
2020-10-21 04:00
Hello and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge!! This week Lisa is our hostess and I absolutely LOVE the color combo she has chosen for us base on her warm and cozy inspria… Read More
2020-10-16 16:00
There’s no better time to —BOO— surprise a friend or loved one with a card than Halloween. Crafting scenes featuring graveyards, haunted houses, and trick-o… Read More
2020-10-15 16:00
Hi all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here's this week's color combo: Smooth White, Electric Red, Jellybean Green, and Limelight. All of the details abou… Read More
2020-10-14 16:00
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 available on the… Read More
2020-10-14 04:00
Hello and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Amy Rohl is our hostess and she's got some classic Halloween colors for us to play with.I started with a Kraft card stoc… Read More
2020-10-13 14:00
It's time!! MFT's October Card Kit, Fox and Friends, is now available for purchase in the MFT Online Boutique! Get all the details at the MFT Blog.For today's card I'm using lots of im… Read More
2020-10-12 14:00
Hello and welcome to Day One of MFT's October Card Kit Countdown!! Fox and Friends Card Kit will be available tomorrow, October 13, at 10am, Eastern so set your alarms! And be sure to… Read More
2020-10-11 14:00
Hello and welcome to Day Two of MFT's Fox & Friends Card Kit Countdown! There is so much to love about this kit and we can't wait to show you! Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for a… Read More
2020-10-07 16:49
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
2020-10-07 04:00
Hey there and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! Amy Rohl is our hostess this week and I love her color choices, based on her whimsical inspiration piece! I went CAS with this… Read More
2020-10-06 14:00
Hello and welcome to the October MFT & Friends Feature! The October Release is now available for purchase—you can now get your hands on all the awesome products we’ve been sh… Read More
2020-10-05 14:00
Welcome to Day One of MFT’s October Release Countdown! Release is tomorrow at 10am Eastern so set your clocks! And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all the details. Today we’r… Read More
2020-10-04 14:00
Hey there and welcome to Day Two of MFT’s October Release Countdown! Release is in two days, on October 6th at 10am, Eastern so don’t be late! And be sure to check by the MFT Blo… Read More
2020-10-03 14:00
Welcome to Day Three of MFT’s October Release Countdown! How are you liking things so far??? I have had so much fun playing with these new products! Release is on October 6th at 10am E… Read More
2020-10-02 14:00
Hey there, welcome to Day Four of MFT’s October Release Countdown! Release is on October 6th at 10am Eastern! Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all the details. Today we’re pre… Read More
2020-10-01 17:44
Hello and welcome to Day Five of MFT’s October Release Countdown! Release is on October 6th at 10am Eastern so make a note! And be sure to check by the MFT Blog for all the details. To… Read More
2020-09-30 16:00
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
2020-09-30 04:00
Hello and welcome to a new Color Throwdown Challenge!! Broni is our hostess this week and she has chosen some Fall-screaming colors for us to play with! To keep the Fall vibe going I decide… Read More
2020-09-29 12:00
Pucker up, buttercup — you'll love today's inspiration so much you'll want to give our designers a BIG KISS. Our selection of lip balm products are perfect for customizing fun little… Read More
2020-09-24 16:00
Hi, everyone, I’m back with this month’s Creative Construction with Blueprints Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this month’s challenge. All of the details about the c… Read More
2020-09-23 16:00
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
2020-09-23 04:00
Hi all and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! I’m hosting this week so I hope to see lots of you playing along with us!I wasn’t done with Merry & Bright, MFT&r&hell…Read More
2020-09-22 18:51
Are you ready!! It’s time to shop! Merry & Bright, MFT’s September Card Kit is now available for purchase in the MFT Online Boutique!!My card today is super CAS—I wante… Read More
2020-09-21 14:00
Hello and welcome to Day One of MFT’s September Card Kit, Merry & Bright Countdown! Tomorrow is the day!! Release is at 10am, Eastern, so set your clocks! And be sure to stop by th… Read More
2020-09-20 14:00
We’re lighting it up this month with this fabulous card kit, Merry & Bright!! There are so many unique possibilities with this kit—you’re going to love it!! Release is… Read More
2020-09-19 12:40
When it comes to impressing your recipient with your skills and thoughtfulness, few things top the surprise a dimensional box card will generate! Our line of box card Die-namics makes creati… Read More
2020-09-17 16:00
There's a good chance that a lot of your birthday cards are designed with kids in mind but really, it's just so fun to tap into your childlike side to create something that will appeal to th… Read More
2020-09-16 16:00
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 a… Read More
2020-09-16 04:00
Hello and welcome to another Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Amy Rysavy is our hostess and she has a lovely palette of neutrals for us to play with. Green’s a neutral, right? I… Read More
2020-09-10 04:00
Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: Jellybean Green, Natural, Coral Crush, Tangy Orange. All of the details abou… Read More
2020-09-09 16:00
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
2020-09-09 04:00
Hello and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown!! Wanda is our hostess this week and her gorgeous colors are speaking to my Fall-loving heart! I really love the recently released Lots of Le… Read More
2020-09-08 14:00
All of our September Release products are available in the MFT Online Boutique NOW! Today our team and some friends are taking a fresh look at our most recent release with inspiring ideas an… Read More
2020-09-07 14:00
Hey there and welcome to the last day of MFT’s September Release Countdown! Tomorrow is the big day—release is at 10am Eastern so set your clocks! And be sure to stop by the MFT… Read More
2020-09-06 14:00
Hey there! Welcome to Day Two of MFT’s September Release Countdown! Release is on September 8th at 10am Eastern so make a note. And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all th… Read More
2020-09-05 14:00
Hello and welcome to Day Three of MFT’s September Release! Release is on September 8th at 10am Eastern. Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all the details. Today we’re previewin… Read More
2020-09-04 14:00
Hey, there and welcome to Day Four of MFT’s September Release Countdown!! Release is in four days, September 8th at 10am, Eastern. Be sure to check by the MFT Blog for all the details… Read More
2020-09-03 14:00
Hey there and welcome to the first day of MFT’s September Release Countdown! Release is in five days and we have another amazing release for you!! Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for a… Read More
2020-09-03 00:22
Hello, all! Welcome to a new Color Throwdown Challenge! Vickie is our hostess this week and she has some jewel tones for us this week based on her gorgeous inspiration piece.I went really CA… Read More
2020-09-02 16:00
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
2020-09-01 12:00
For this month’s feature, we’re launching cards into a whole new world with Blast Off Die-namics—the sky’s the limit! I employed a really simple design to showc… Read More
2020-08-29 04:00
Hello, welcome to another Crazy 4 Challenges post! Today is my last guest spot for the month—it’s been a ton of fun to play along with the team this month! This week’s chal… Read More
2020-08-28 12:00
Hello and welcome to a super fun collaboration between MFT and Pear Blossom Press! We’re using their EZ Lights today and let me tell you, they ARE easy! Be sure to get all the details… Read More
2020-08-27 16:00
Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: Grout Gray, Steel Gray, Orange Zest, and Blueberry. All of the details about… Read More
2020-08-26 16:00
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
2020-08-26 04:00
Hello there and welcome to another Color Throwdown Challenge!! This week Lynn is our hostess and she has a lovely palette for us to work with based on her gorgeous inspiration piece.I went w… Read More
2020-08-25 14:00
Hello, it’s time! MFT’s August Card Kit, Better Together, is now available for purchase in the MFT Online Boutique. Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all the details and more i… Read More
2020-08-24 14:00
Hello and welcome to the second and last day of Release Countdown for MFT’s August Card Kit, Better Together! Release is tomorrow, August 24th, at 10am Eastern so set your clocks! Be s… Read More
2020-08-23 14:00
Hello and welcome to Day Two of MFT’s August Card Kit Countdown! This month’s card kit is called Better Together and is chocked full of fun! It will be released on August 25th a… Read More
2020-08-22 04:00
Hey there, it’s time for another Crazy 4 Challenges! This week we’re challenged to create an Oriental theme card. This adorable panda is the only thing I have that would work so… Read More
2020-08-20 16:00
When your birthday card provides some entertainment in addition to conveying birthday wishes, well, that's just a bonus! With a wide array of options for including an interactive component i… Read More
2020-08-19 16:00
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
2020-08-19 04:00
Hello, everyone, I’m back with this week’s Color Throwdown Challenge! Lori is our hostess this week with colors based on her refreshing inspiration piece. We hope to see you play… Read More
2020-08-18 14:00
Hello! It’s time!! MFT’s August Vault Release is now live! Everything we’ve shown you the last two days is not available for purchase in the MFT Online Boutique!I have ano… Read More
2020-08-17 14:00
Hello and welcome to Day Two of MFT’s August Vault Release Countdown! Release is tomorrow, August 18th, at 10am Eastern so set your clocks! Today we’re previewing BB Party Like… Read More
2020-08-16 14:00
Hey, everyone, it’s time for a new MFT Vault Release on Tuesday, August 18th at 10am Eastern! It’s the biggest release yet and I’m telling you, some of my all-time favorit… Read More
2020-08-15 04:00
Hi there, I’m back again with another Crazy 4 Challenges card! Today is sketch day and here’s my interpretation of it.I started by creating my background using Broken China, Blu… Read More
2020-08-13 16:00
Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: Whip Cream, Persimmon, Lemon Drop, and Milk Chocolate. All of the details ab… Read More
2020-08-12 16:00
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
2020-08-12 04:00
Welcome to a new Color Throwdown Challenge! Lisa is our hostess this week and I’m in love with her pastel colors based on her gorgeous inspiration piece.I couldn’t put MFT’… Read More
2020-08-11 14:00
All of our August Release products are available in the MFT Online Boutique NOW! Today our team and some friends are taking a fresh look at our most recent release with inspiring ideas and i… Read More
2020-08-10 14:00
Hello and welcome to the last day of MFT’s August Release Countdown! Release is tomorrow, August 11, at 10am Eastern so set your clocks!! You won’t want to miss all this Hallowe… Read More
2020-08-09 14:00
Hey there and welcome to Day Two of MFT’s August Release Countdown!! Two more days until the release on August 11 at 10am! Be sure to check by the MFT Blog for all the details! Today w… Read More
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