2019-06-05 04:00
Hello and welcome to another Color Throwdown Challenge! Lisa is our hostess this week and she’s chosen some gorgeous colors based on her quilt inspiration piece.I’m using Flower… Read More
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2019-06-04 14:00
All of our May 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 on… Read More
2019-06-03 14:00
It’s here!! The final day of MFT June Release Countdown is today! Release is tomorrow, June 4, at 10am Eastern so set your clocks! And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all the de… Read More
2019-06-02 14:00
Hi everyone! Welcome to Day Two of MFT’s June Release Countdown!!! It’s getting closer! Release is on June 4 at 10am Eastern so stay tuned! And don’t for get to stop by t… Read More
2019-06-01 14:00
Hey there and welcome to Day Three of MFT’s June Release Countdown!!! Today we’re previewing PI Hey, Sunshine Stamp Set, PI Hey, Sunshine Die-namics, You Are My Sunshine Stamp Se… Read More
2019-05-31 14:00
Hello and welcome to Day Four of MFT’s June Release Countdown!!! What did you think of yesterday’s preview? Pretty dang cute, amirite??? Well, there’s more to come so let&r&hell…Read More
2019-05-31 13:00
Hello, I’m back today with more cards using the So Much Pun Collection along with Pill Better Doodle Stamps and Doodle Cuts. I really do love these punny stamps and had so much fun pl… Read More
2019-05-30 14:00
Hello and welcome to Day Five of MFT’s June Release Countdown! I keep saying this, but June already????? JUNE???? How can that be?????? This month’s release will definitely take… Read More
2019-05-29 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
2019-05-29 04:00
Hi everyone! Welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week my girl Jodi is our hostess and she’s chosen some colors for us inspired by this lovely succulent garden. I did… Read More
2019-05-28 12:00
Hey there and welcome to the May edition of MFT’s Design Team Hits & Highlights challenge. This month we’re challenged to create with BB Best in Show Stamp Set and Die-namics… Read More
2019-05-24 12:00
We have a fun challenge for the month of May – we’ve been challenged to get creative with our MFT stamps and the Gina K Wreath Builder Templates. These templates come in two size… Read More
2019-05-23 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, Cement Gray, Coral Crush, and Limelight. All of the details abou… Read More
2019-05-22 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
2019-05-22 04:00
Hey there and welcome to a new Color Throwdown Challenge! Amy Rohl is our hostess this week and her nautical inspiration piece just made me to in that direction!So, I was working way ahea… Read More
2019-05-17 13:00
Hello, I’m back on the Doodlebug Design blog again and today I’m using Dino-mite Doodle Stamps and Doodle Cuts along with the So Much Pun Collection. For my first card I went… Read More
2019-05-16 16:00
It’s just not a birthday celebration without candles…a single number candle for tiny tots is always a winner while a towering inferno of colorful candles can’t be beaten f… Read More
2019-05-15 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
2019-05-15 04:00
Hello and welcome to a new Color Throwdown Challenge! Today Broni is our hostess and she’s challenging us with some nature-inspired colors.I started by creating my background, using Be… Read More
2019-05-09 16:00
Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: Tropical Teal, Tangy Orange, Kraft, and After Midnight. All of the details a… Read More
2019-05-08 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
2019-05-08 04:00
Hey there, welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! I’m hosting this week so I hope to see lots of you in the gallery. My inspiration piece is a wreath that I just love. I u… Read More
2019-05-07 14:00
All of our May 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 on… Read More
2019-05-06 14:00
Hello and welcome to the last day of MFT’s May Release Countdown! Release is tomorrow, May 7th, at 10am Easter so set your clocks and don’t be late! And be sure to stop by the MF… Read More
2019-05-05 14:00
Hello and welcome to Day Two of MFT’s May Release Countdown! It’s getting closer! Release is on May 5th at 10am Eastern. Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all of today&rsquo……Read More
2019-05-04 14:00
Hi everyone and welcome to Day Three of MFT’s May Release Countdown!! It’s flying by, peeps, and don’t forget that release is on May 7th at 10am Eastern! Be sure to stop by… Read More
2019-05-03 14:00
Hello and welcome to Day Four of MFT’s May Release Countdown!!! Are you getting as excited as we are? This release is so.much.fun!!! Remember that release is on May 7th at 10am Eastern… Read More
2019-05-03 13:00
Hello everyone! Today I’m up on the Doodlebug Design Blog with this pop up box card using the Simply Spring Collection including Flower Girl and Oh, Boy Doodle Stamps and Doodle Cuts… Read More
2019-05-02 14:00
Hello and welcome to Day Five of MFT’s May Release Countdown! Release is on May 7th at 10am so mark your calendars now. And be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all the details. Today w… Read More
2019-05-01 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
2019-05-01 04:00
Hey there and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! Amy Rysavy is our hostess this week and she’s got an interesting challenge for us.I say “interesting” becaus… Read More
2019-04-30 15:18
Updated: The prize has been claimed!!! Thanks again to everyone for your comments!Thank you to everyone for your very kind comments about my card for Picket Fence Studios First Anniversary C… Read More
2019-04-30 12:00
Hello there and welcome to the April issue of MFT’s Hits & Highlights! Today we’re making things Spin, Slide and Leap with Interactive Dies.I chose to use Toad-ally Awesome S… Read More
2019-04-25 16:00
Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: Blu Raspberry, Coral Crush, Limelight, and Cotton Candy. All of the details… Read More
2019-04-25 04:00
Hello everyone! I’m thrilled to be participating in the First Anniversary Celebration for Picket Fence Designs and I’m especially excited to be kicking it off! I’m using th… Read More
2019-04-24 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
2019-04-24 04:00
Hello, everyone, welcome to another Color Throwdown Challenge! Our hostess this week is Wanda, who has some YUMMY colors for us to work with!I decided flowers were the way to go with these c… Read More
2019-04-23 14:00
Hi everyone! MFT’s April Card Kit, Flower Silhouettes, is now available for purchase in the MFT Online Boutique! Head on over to the MFT Blog for all the details and more inspiration f… Read More
2019-04-22 14:00
Hello and welcome to Day Two of MFT’s April Card Kit, Flower Silhouette. Release is tomorrow, April 23rd at 10am Eastern so set you clocks! And don’t forget to stop by the MFT Bl… Read More
2019-04-21 14:00
Hello and welcome to Day One of MFT’s April Card Kit, Flower Silhouette! Release is on April 23rd at 10am Eastern so make a note. And be sure to check by the MFT Blog for all the detai… Read More
2019-04-19 13:00
Hi all, I’m back today with more projects using Doodlebug Design Hoppy Easter Doodle Stamps and Doodle Cuts. Gosh, I had so much fun making them! First up, look at this cutie patootie… Read More
2019-04-18 16:00
Hello and welcome to the April edition of MFT’s Birthday Project Challenge! This month it’s time to celebrate another trip around the sun with a favorite beverage…coffee o… Read More
2019-04-17 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
2019-04-17 04:00
Hello and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! Vickie is our hostess this week and she’s chosen some gorgeous colors based on her inspiration piece.When I saw these colors… Read More
2019-04-11 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, Peach Bellini, Blue Breeze, and Cornflower. All of the details a… Read More
2019-04-10 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
2019-04-10 04:00
Hello and welcome to a new Color Throwdown Challenge! Lynn is our hostess this week and she’s chosen some very Spring-like colors based on her gorgeous inspiration piece.I was tempted… Read More
2019-04-09 14:00
All of our April 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 on… Read More
2019-04-08 14:00
Welcome to the last day of MFT’s April Release Countdown!! Tomorrow is the day! Release is at 10am Eastern so be sure to stop by the MFT Blog today for all the details. Today we’… Read More
2019-04-07 14:00
Hello and welcome back to Day Two of MFT’s April Release Countdown!! Are you having fun??? It won’t be long and all of the products from the April Release can be yours! Release i… Read More
2019-04-06 14:00
Hello again and welcome to Day Three of MFT’s April Release Countdown! Today we’re previewing PI Bundles of Love Stamp Set, PI Bundles of Love Die-namics, All Lined Up Background… Read More
2019-04-05 14:00
Hello and welcome to Day Four of MFT’s April Release! So, did you just love yesterday’s preview?? There’s much more to come so let’s get to it! Release is on April 9t… Read More
2019-04-05 13:00
Hello everyone, time is flying and Easter is just around the corner! I have a couple of cards today using the new Hoppy Easter Doodle Stamps and Doodle Cut dies.For my first card, I creat… Read More
2019-04-04 14:00
Hello and welcome to Day Five of MFT’s April Release Countdown!! April!!! Say it isn’t SO!!! Yes, time is flying, as usual. We have another amazing release just around the corner… Read More
2019-04-03 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
2019-04-03 04:00
Hello and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Lori is our hostess and she has a gorgeous color combo for us!I used Brilliant Blooms Stamp Set and Die-namics along wit… Read More
2019-04-02 12:00
This month, we are challenged to use the largest frame from the A2 Rectangle Frames Die-namics with the A2 Rectangle Shaker Pouches, to create full-sized shaker cards. These two products mak… Read More
2019-03-30 04:00
Hello and welcome to my last card as March Guest Designer for Crazy 4 Challenges! It’s been a challenge (a good thing) and so much fun in the process. Many thanks to C4C for having me… Read More
2019-03-28 12:00
Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: Razzle Berry, Cotton Candy, Lemon Chiffon, and Limelight. All of the details… Read More
2019-03-27 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
2019-03-27 04:00
Hello and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Lisa is our hostess and she has challenged us to use a soft pastel color combo.I decided to go the floral route so… Read More
2019-03-26 14:00
Hello and welcome to the MFT Monthly Kit Release! Treat Bag Topper Kit is now available for purchase in the MFT Online Boutique! Be sure to check by the MFT Blog for all the details! I… Read More
2019-03-25 14:00
Hello and welcome to Day Two of MFT’s March Kit Countdown! Treat Bag Topper Kit and related items will be released at 10am Eastern tomorrow, March 26th, so set your clocks! Be sure to… Read More
2019-03-24 14:00
Any occasion is a good one to use Treat Bag Topper Die-namics! This will make creating your treat bags easier and so much fun! There are so many opportunities to use these Die-namics and ove… Read More
2019-03-23 04:00
Hello and welcome to another Crazy 4 Challenges! This week the challenge is all about Harry Potter. Well, I don't know much about Harry so I was more than a little puzzled about what to do… Read More
2019-03-22 13:05
Hello again, I'm here with some cards using the Simply Spring collection from Doodlebug Design and the new polymer stamps Flower Girl and Oh, Boy! For my first card, I started by spo… Read More
2019-03-21 12:00
Rainbows are always the right choice — especially for celebratory occasions like birthdays! While MFT offers a number of options in our selection of stamps and Die-namics that are a li… Read More
2019-03-20 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
2019-03-20 04:00
Hello everyone and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! Jodi is our hostess this week and she’s chosen a classic color combo based on her gorgeous inspiration piece… Read More
2019-03-16 04:00
Hello and welcome back to another Crazy 4 Challenges post! This week it’s sketch week and we have a classic design to play with,Today I’m using a couple of products f… Read More
2019-03-14 16:04
Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: Blueberry, Natural, Limelight, and Jellybean Green. All of the details about… Read More
2019-03-14 12:00
Our Cross-Stitch Rectangle Die-namics die makes it so easy to marry cross stitch with paper crafting and with our newest Cross-Stitch Rectangle patterns, we’ve taken the guesswork out… Read More
2019-03-13 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 available on the MFT Chall… Read More
2019-03-13 04:00
Hey there! It’s time for a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Amy Rohl is our hostess and she’s got a fun combo for us!So, when in doubt, get out MFT’s Happy Bi… Read More
2019-03-12 14:00
All of our March 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 on… Read More
2019-03-10 14:00
Hey there, and welcome to Day Two of MFT’s March Release Countdown! It’s getting close! Release is on March 12th at 10am, Eastern so make a note ;-) Toda… Read More
2019-03-09 15:00
Hello and welcome back to Day Three of MFT’s March Release Countdown! Are you having fun yet!! I sure had fun with the whole release! Today we’re previewing SY Easter Bunnies Sta… Read More
2019-03-09 05:00
Hello and welcome to a new Crazy 4 Challenges challenge! March 12th is Plant a Flower Day, for our challenge this week include a flower or flowers on your card. I can do that!I hadn’t… Read More
2019-03-08 15:00
Hello and welcome to Day Four of MFT’s March Release Countdown!! Today we’re previewing BB Best in Show Stamp Set, BB Best in Show Die-namics, Just Ducky Stamp Set, Just D… Read More
2019-03-08 14:00
Hello, I’m back today with three cards using the awesome new Lots o’ Luck polymer stamps from Doodlebug Design! First up, I created a bridge—or U-Fold—card. I starte… Read More
2019-03-07 15:00
Hello, welcome to Day Five of MFT’s March Release!! I am so in love with this release and I’ve had so much fun playing with these new products. Release is on March 12 at 10am Ea… Read More
2019-03-06 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
2019-03-06 05:00
Hello and welcome to a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week my girl Broni is our hostess and she has a gorgeous color combo for us based on her also gorgeous inspiration piece. Whe… Read More
2019-03-02 05:00
Hello there! I’m tickled to be Guest Designing for the Crazy for Challenges Blog again this month! March is Caffeine Awareness Month, so for our challenge this week is to create a Coff… Read More
2019-02-28 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, Wild Wisteria, Primitive Cream, and Sour Apple. All of the d… Read More
2019-02-27 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
2019-02-27 05:00
Hello and welcome to a new Color Throwdown Challenge! I’m hosting this week and I’ve chosen a varied palette based on this gorgeous photo of Ireland—somewhere I’d lov… Read More
2019-02-26 13:00
Tic Tac Toe is a classic game — what better way to insert some fun into your paper crafting projects than with a classic? Our exclusive Tic Tac Toe shapes can be used in SO many ways … Read More
2019-02-24 14:00
Hello, I’m back today with some cards using the Lots o’ Luck Collection from Doodlebug Design. It definitely has a St. Patrick’s Day vibe but there’s so much more tha… Read More
2019-02-21 13:00
Sometimes using a numerical representation of the birthday boy or girl’s age is to share in their excitement (four-year-olds LOVE being four!) and sometimes, it’s maybe to rub it… Read More
2019-02-20 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
2019-02-20 05:00
Hey everyone! It’s time for a new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Amy Rysavy is our hostess and she’s chosen some colors from this gorgeous inspiration piece for us to play… Read More
2019-02-14 13:00
Hi, all, I'm back with the latest MFT Color Challenge! Are you ready? Here’s this week’s color combo: Sweet Tooth, Gravel Gray, Red Hot, and Electric Red. All of the details abou… Read More
2019-02-13 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
2019-02-13 05:00
Hi everyone and welcome to a new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Wanda is our hostess and she’s challenge up to use a color combo based on her stunning inspiration piece. I wasn&r&hell…Read More
2019-02-06 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
2019-02-06 05:00
Hey, everyone! It’s time for a brand new Color Throwdown Challenge! This week Wanda is our hostess and she’s challenging us to a warm color palette based on her gorgeous inspirat… Read More
2019-02-05 15:00
All of our February 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
2019-02-05 14:00
Hello, I’m back again with a couple more cards using the French Kiss Collection from Doodlebug Design. One card is definitely a Valentine’s Day card and the second shows… Read More
2019-02-04 15:00
Hey everyone, welcome to Day One of MFT’s February Release Countdown!! It’s the last day—release is tomorrow at 10am, Eastern so set your clocks! Today we’re previewi… Read More
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