MFT WEEKLY SKETCH CHALLENGE #WSC409

It's that time of the week when the Design Team invites you to join in with the new Sketch Challenge.

Here is the sketch we have for you this week:

and this is the card I made for the Challenge:

Well, as it's Halloween today I thought it only fitting that the adorable witch from Witch Way is the Candy should be on the card!

She's coloured on Kraft card with Caran D'Ache Supracolor Soft pencils, but their non-water-soluble Pablo pencils would have worked just as well.

Why not join in with this weeks challenge, you never know you could be the lucky winner of a $50 MFT Store Voucher.

Until next time
Happy Colouring

MFT WEDNESDAY SKETCH CHALLENGE #378

Hello there, and how are you today?

I'm back to share my latest card for this weeks Wednesday Sketch Challenge:

I stamped the dragon from Magical Dragons by Birdie Brown with Hybrid Cement Grey ink on to Copic suitable card.  Initially I was just going to use Copics but I then added a smidge of pencil too.

Copic Colours:
(available HERE)
Dragon: B0000, B000, B01, B12, B45, B52, BV000, BV00, BV01, E41, E42, E43, E13, E17, C2, C3, C4, W8

Once the dragon was coloured, I opted to create my own background by dry embossing a small Stitched Mini Scallop Square on to a piece of Bristol Paper.  I then cut a piece of masking film with the same die and adhered it to the embossed area.  At this point I inked the card with a combination of Tumbled Glass and Milled Lavender Distress ink.  This was then spritzed with water.  To add a little more dimension I watered down some Picket Fence Distress Paint and used a Distress Splatter Brush to flick paint across the inked card, oh and myself!  Once dry, I removed the masking film and inked clouds into the centre piece with the Mini Cloud Edges Stencil and Tumbled Glass ink.

The sentiment, again from the Magical Dragons stamp set was stamped with Versamark ink and heat embossed with White Embossing Powder.

The background was mounted on to a top folding A2 card base with the Dragon attached with foam squares to add a little dimension to an otherwise very simplistic card.

A few drops of Nuvo White Blizzard were added for a bit of sparkle and there we have it, my interpretation of this weeks sketch.

For your chance to win a $50 MFT Store voucher please join in with us on the Challenge Blog.

Happy Colouring

SUPPLIES:

MFT - WEDNESDAY SKETCH CHALLENGE #373

You know the drill by know, we share a sketch, you interpret as you wish and enter it

HERE

You never know, you could be the lucky winner of a $50 MFT Stamps Store voucher!

So here is this weeks sketch:

and here is my interpretation of it:

As you can see I moved the sentiment down to the lower half of the circle, otherwise the poor elephant would have had to play peek a boo with the card's recipient.

Clean, simple and nearly 100% Copic, with a smidge of pencil on the flowers.
Copic Colours - Available HERE

Background: B0000, B000, G40, G12, G21, YG0000, W1, W3, W5, YG61, YG67
Elephant: C00, C0, C1, C2, C3, C4, C6, W1, W2, B14, B16, W8, V91, V93, V95, R20, R21, N3
Flowers: Y11, Y23, Y28, R20, BV01

Thanks for visiting my blog today, I hope it has inspired you to get creative and join in this weeks challenge.

Happy Colouring

SUPPLIES:

MFT - WEDNESDAY SKETCH CHALLENGE #372

I do hope if you haven't been doing so already that todays post inspires you to enter this fun and oh so easy challenge......you never know you could be the lucky winner of the $50 MFT Store voucher that's up for grabs!

This weeks sketch looks like this:

Here is my interpretation of it:

As you can see I opted for a very simple inked background - created by masking off the top and bottom of my A2 top folding Kraft card base and blending Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap and Walnut Stain Distress Oxide ink.  That's when the fun started.......using Antique Linen and Frayed Burlap refills and a splatter brush, I set to flicking ink across the card.  I adore the optical illusion that the top portion of the card is darker than the bottom, when in fact it is all Kraft, just with different colour splats!

The dogs, from Canine Companions were stamped with Hybrid Gravel Grey ink, coloured with Caran D'Ache Luminance pencils and then trimmed by hand.  I added the little paw prints from You Make My Tail Wag........I don't think the little Chihuahua is responsible for them, do you, his feet are far too small.

So come on, please come join for this weeks challenge HERE

Thanks for dropping by

SUPPLIES:

MFT - WEDNESDAY SKETCH CHALLENGE #368

I thought we could have a little trip in to space for this challenge.

Well, it gave me an excuse to play with Distress inks and a splatter brush .......flicking paint brings out the child in me!

I started by making a top folding A2 card using MFT Gravel Gray card.  The space background as I have already mentioned was created by blending Shaded Lilac, Chipped Sapphire, Faded Jeans and Black Soot Distress Inks with a mini blending tool.  Once I had the depth of colour required I spritzed the cardstock with a little water and dried it with a heat gun.  Then with some Picket Fence Distress Paint and a splatter brush I flicked paint across the inked area to give the impression of tiny stars.
This inked cardstock was then cut with the second largest die from the Stitched Mod Rectangle Stax.

A circle of Copic suitable cardstock was cut using the MFT Circle Stax 2 upon which I drew an impression of the earth and coloured it with Copic markers.
Birdie Brown's Space Explorer was stamped on to Copic suitable card with Hybrid Cement Gray ink and coloured with Copics - available from MFT HERE

Copic Colours:
Skin: E0000, E000, E40, E41, E42, BV20, BV23, R20
Hair: E11, E13, E15, E17, W4, W6
Eyes: B12, B16, W8
Suit: C00, C0, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6
Planet Earth: B24, B26, B28, G12, G21, C2, C4

The sentiment was stamped on to vellum with Versamark ink and heat embossed with White Embossing powder before being cut using an Essential Fishtail Sentiment Strip.

To give some dimension to the card the Space Explorer was mounted using adhesive foam squares.

Here is this weeks sketch so you can join in:

Remember, if you enter this challenge you could be the lucky winner of a $50 MFT Store Voucher.

Thanks for dropping by
Happy Colouring

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MFT WEEKLY SKETCH CHALLENGE - WSC #366

It's time for another Sketch Challenge at MFT and this time I had some fun with three adorable little dogs, one of whom is doing his good deed for the day by retrieving the ball the silly puppy on the top floor dropped!

The A2 card base is made from MFT Primitive Cream cardstock.  With the background being created using the MFT Small Brick Wall stencil and various Distress inks: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Gathered Twigs and Tea Dye.

As for the windows, they started out as squares of Steel Gray cardstock cut using a Stitched Square die.  The window sills were created using Brick Red card and part of the Birdhouses die set.  The beautiful narrow slithers of card were made using a die from the Bundle of Baby Clothes set and more Primitive Cream cardstock, which were then adhered to pieces of acetate to give the appearance of windows, both closed and open.

The dogs were stamped with Cement Gray Hybrid ink on to Copic suitable card and coloured with the following Copic colours (available HERE at MFT)

Rear Facing dog: E30, E31, E34, E44, E70, E71, E74, E77
Collar: B24, B26, B37, E44
Puppy Head: E40, E41, E42, E43, E97, E99, W4, W7, W8, C00, C0, C1
Ball: YG03, YG17, N2
Bulldog: E55, E57, E59, E79, T0, T1, T2, T3
Collar: E17, E18, E49, YR23, YR27

The sentiment, from the Lucky Dog set was stamped with Versamark and heat embossed with black embossing powder.  When dry it was cut using an Essential Fishtail Sentiment Strip.

It was all glued using Multi Medium Matte apart from the rear facing dog, puppy and ball that were adhered using foam pads for a little added dimension.

Well, now it's your turn, why not have a go with the sketch below for your chance to win a $50 MFT store voucher.......just think of all the goodies you could treat yourself to!

Happy Crafting

SUPPLIES:

MFT WEEKLY SKETCH CHALLENGE - WSC 364

Anyone still making Christmas cards?

Well, here is a clean and simple design using this weeks sketch for inspiration:

The Bitty Bears were stamped with Hybrid Grout Gray and coloured with pale blue and grey Copic markers on Copic suitable card.

COPIC COLOURS:
B0000, C00, C0, C1, C2, C3, C4, C6

The A2 card was made with MFT Smooth White cardstock.  It was then dry embossed using a Stitched Square die on a die cutting machine.  The lower band was manually drawn with a ruler and embossing tool.  This area was then coloured with Copics to create faux ribbon.  Once dry, the sentiment was stamped with Versamark ink and heat embossed with White Embossing power.  For a final touch, snow-like pattern was created using a white gel pen.

To add a little dimension and interest to an otherwise plain card the bears were mounted on to the card with foam squares.

Here is the sketch so that you can play along and maybe you will be the lucky winner of the $50 MFT voucher.

Thanks for dropping by and good luck to all who enter.

SUPPLIES:

MFT WEEKLY SKETCH CHALLENGE - WSC359

Hi there, I'm back with another Sketch Challenge.  

I don't know about you but the colouring part is the easy bit, it's the card design I sometimes find more of a challenge, so the sketches really help.

Todays sketch is a very simple one, so I kept the whole design clean and simple.  I chose a leaping Santa from Jingle all the Way, stamping him with Hybrid Cement Gray ink and colouring the image with Copics.

The Frame element was created using Stitched Mini Scallop Square Die-Namics and Stitched Square with MFT Smooth White.  I added a touch of colour behind Santa with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink and dots of Nuvo Gloss Simply White to finish.

As for the sentiment, I stamped Happy Christmas from Snow Globe Sentiments with Versamark ink on vellum, heat embossing it with White Embossing Powder.  It was then cut out using an Essential Fishtail Sentiment Strip.

To add a little dimension to the card I adhered Santa with foam squares.

Now it's your turn, use the sketch above, create a masterpiece and post it on the MFT Challenge Blog. You could be the lucky winner of a $50 Voucher from mftstamps.com.

Happy Colouring

COPIC:

Skin: E30, E41, E42, E43, R20, W8

Hat: B0000, C0, C1, C2, C4, R22, R27, R39, R89

Suit: R22, R27, R39, R89

Gloves: B0000, C0, C1, C2, C4

Belt: YR23, YR27, W4, W6, W8

Boots: W4, W6, W8

Beard: W0, W1, W2, W3

MFT WEEKLY SKETCH CHALLENGE 358

It's Wednesday, so that means it's time for another Sketch Challenge on the MFT Challenge Blog,

who wants to play along with me?

I decided to get a little Yeti from Beast Friends inky and have some fun with Copics, Caran D'Ache pencils and a white gel pen to create his fur.

The hombré background was created using Tumbled Glass and Broken China Distress ink.

The little guy is not remotely worried about sitting on the ice as he's enjoying a mug of hot chocolate, whilst wrapped in a lovely warm scarf, no wonder he's looking pleased with himself.

I stamped a sentiment from the Hug in a Mug set, with Milk Chocolate and Blue Yonder Premium ink, adding highlights to "Hot Chocolate" with a white pencil.

Now it's your turn!

Use the above sketch and create a crafty project for your chance to win

a $50 voucher at mftstamps.com

I look forward to seeing what you create.

Happy Colouring

COPIC COLOURS:

Face: E0000, E000, C00, C0, C1, C2, R20, YG61, YG67, W8

Scarf: G40, G12, G21, G46, C1, C3

Fur: B0000, B000, W0, W1, W2, W4

Mug: R22, R27, R29, R39, W5

Background: C00, C0, C1, C2, B0000

MFT WEEKLY SKETCH CHALLENGE 350

My goodness is it Wednesday again already!

Time is definitely flying, but our little batty friend seems quite happy to hang around!

I had a play with Distress ink again, the water spodges or whatever they're called were a little more successful this time - and then I got messy with some Picket Fence Distress ink that I flicked onto the card afterwards (and yes I flicked it on me too)

Both the bat and toad were stamped with MFT Hybrid Gravel Grey ink and coloured with Copics.

I added some Nuvo Glitter Drops - White Blizzard to add a little bit of sparkle - ooh I really like that stuff! Not sure it works, but I was trying to create the brain waves of the bat mesmerising the toad........

Now as always MFT have taken the hard work out of card design by coming up with a sketch to inspire you:

If you play along you could be the lucky recipient of £50 gift voucher to mftstamps.com

how cool is that!

So come on, have a go!

SUPPLIES:

Stamp: Which Way is the Candy?

Dies: Circle Stax 2, A2 Rectangle Stax 1

Card: MFT After Midnight

Ink: Distress ink, MFT Hybrid Gravel Gray, Versamark

White Embossing Powder

Mini Misti

Scor-Buddy

Nuvo Glitter Drops - White Blizzard

Copics:

Bat: BV04, C4, C6, YR30, G20, G21, G24, W8

Frog: G20, G40, YG61, G21, G24, E97, E99, W8

Background: C0, C1, C2, E41, E50, E42, E43, W1, W2, W3

MFT - WEEKLY SKETCH CHALLENGE 349

It's Wednesday so that means time for another Sketch Challenge with My Favorite Things.........have you been playing along?

This week I decided to use the cute little bat from Witch Way is the Candy, the adorable Halloween set that has recently been re-released.

As I've said before I love these challenges - the sketch takes out the hardwork of deciding on your card layout so you can focus on the fun part......colouring!!

Here's a tip, if you find like me that the stitched element of a die is lost when using patterned paper you need not despair.  I added a little Copic colouring in a shade slightly darker than the paper and suddenly the frame has depth and dimension.

So why not enter this weeks challenge, you could be the lucky winner of $50 Gift Certificate to mftstamps.com

SUPPLIES:

Stamp: Witch Way is the Candy?

Dies: Witch Way is the Candy? Essential Fishtail Sentiment Strips, Rectangle Peek a Boo Window, A2 Rectangle Stax 1

Inks: MFT Hybrid Cement Gray, Premium Dye Lavender Fields 

Tools: Mini Misti, Scor-Buddy

Card: MFT Sweet Tooth

Paper: Tiny Hearts Pastel

MFT WEEKLY SKETCH CHALLENGE - SKETCH 347

It's Wednesday again, so you know what that means - it's time for a new sketch on the My Favorite Things Challenge Blog.

Remember, if you play along you could be the lucky winner of a $50 Gift Voucher to MFTstamps.com

Here is my interpretation of Sketch 347

I don't know about you but I love autumnal colours and was inspired by the new Make your Mark background stamp that reminded me of a wicker basket..........which I thought would go well with the Harvest Mouse set.

You know what comes next........yep, the Copic colours.

and here is the sketch that we are using for inspiration for this weeks challenge:

So why not join in and you never know you could be the lucky winner of the $50 Gift Voucher!

For more Design Team inspiration please visit the MFT Card Challenge Blog HERE

Happy Colouring

SUPPLIES

Stamps: Make Your Mark BG, Harvest Mouse

Ink: MFT Hybrid ink - Latte

Card: MFT Latte, Safety Orange

Paper: Kraft Collection - Itsy Bitsy Polka Dots

Dies: Stitched Dome Frames, Stitched Dome Stax

Copics - listed above

MFT WEEKLY SKETCH CHALLENGE - SKETCH 346

When your crafting mojo has gone walk about and you have that urge to create something but haven't got a clue where to start why not take a look at the Weekly Sketch Challenge at My Favorite Things - a new one is posted every Wednesday HERE.

Not only do we provide oodles of inspiration to get those creative juices flowing again, but if you join in the challenge and we really hope you do, then you have the chance of winning a $50 Gift Voucher to mftstamps.com

Anyway here is my interpretation of Sketch 346

As you can see there is very little Copic colouring..........just the grey stripe and around the edge of the teeny weeny spider in the middle of the maze.

The spider/web background was created using the awesome Fab-BOO-lous Friends - I simply randomly stamped the web and spider images all over a pre-cut piece of Cement Gray card using Blueprints 31 with MFT Hybrid Cement Gray ink.

Can you see the tiny spider in the centre, well he is actually the background spider stamped on to a piece of shrink plastic.  I coloured him with black pencil, trimmed around him and then shrank him with a heat gun.  Now, that stuff is a little hit and miss for me, sometimes I get great results and on occasions I've ended up with a blob of melted plastic - this time thankfully it worked!

What do you think of the maze's we have in the store - cool aren't they and they fit inside our awesome round shaker pouches, so you don't have to mess around with acetate and foam tape.  I opted for black but we have white and even a multi-colour pack.

Now to cut out the circle I used the window part of the Circle Shaker Window and Frame die, but I omitted to cut out the frame - I wanted a much cleaner look for this card.  Oh and the circle I cut out, well I fitted in the pouch, maze and ball bearing and then carefully replaced the circle, with the spider glued into the centre, mindful to line up the stamping - I then taped it all in place.  

And by the way no-one is too old for a maze card.......when I showed my husband what I'd created he sat there playing with it until he had got the little ball bearing into the middle & hit the spider!!

Anyway, it's over to you guys - it's a really fun sketch this week!

Have a go, you never know you may be the lucky winner and get a $50 voucher to spend in the MFT store!

Thanks for dropping by

SUPPLIES:

Stamp - Fab-BOO-Lous Friends

Die- Circle Shaker Window & Frame, Blueprints 31

Circle Shaker Pouch

Black Maze

Maze Sphere

Mini Misti

Scor-Buddy

Copics - T1, W10

Hybrid ink - Cement Gray

Card - Cement Gray, Black Licorice

Caran D'Ache Luminance Black pencil