Tuesday, October 6, 2020

MFT & Friends October 2020 Release {Merry and Bright}


Hello friends! I'm super excited to be a "MFT Friend" for the October My Favorite Things release! I've had so much fun using many of the new products so I have A LOT to share with you today! You can read all about the new release over on the My Favorite Things Blog as well!

My first card for today uses the FABULOUS new Merry and Bright Die-Namics. I chose to die cut it twice out of white cardstock and then add the color using blender brushes and ink. I used the same color inks as the stripes in this fabulous new pattern paper pad called "Christmas Cheer". I've used it a lot for today's projects because it is just so cheery!  I don't have the links to each of the new products, but you can find the new release HERE.  I layered the colored letters on top of the second set I die cut using liquid glue for nice and sturdy pieces.

I layered them onto the snowflake panel using little strips and pieces of foam squares for dimension and then added a coat of Nuvo Crystal Glaze over the top and a sprinkling of coarse crystal glitter to the tops to look like snow.

I'm in love with the sweet penguins from this new Holiday Penguins stamp set. I decided to use one to accent this fun design! He has a White Nuvo drop on his Santa hat and I added a die cut candy can to his flipper for some added holiday charm!

I layered the snowflake panel onto a panel of the colorful striped paper to pull it all together! This is all on a top folding A2 white card base.

Here's another card using more sweet images and a sentiment from the new "Holiday Penguins" stamp set! They are just too cute and I know I will be using this set all season long! The sentiments are perfect for gift packaging and tags!

I created the background panel using Distress Oxide inks and some white paint splatter for a winter-y look! I stamped the images and then colored them using an assortment of alcohol markers and then die cut them using the coordinating Holiday Penguins Die-Namics.

The sentiment is stamped directly onto the die cut Snowy Hillside that was released last year. They worked perfectly to build this holiday scene. I layered the snow using foam squares for a dimensional scene.

I highlighted the tree by adding a die cut circle using pattern paper from the Christmas Cheer paper pad. The snowflakes are the "freebie" die with a qualifying purchase. They are called "Sweet Snowflakes" and are perfect additions to your winter/Christmas projects!

I added an assortment of Nuvo drops to the ornaments to give them some shape, shine, and color! A few sparkling clear sequins finish off this design!

Next up is a little duo of tags using the super sweet new Pure Innocence girls called "Sweet Christmas Wishes"! I couldn't decide between red or green striped tights, so I made one of each! ha ha!

I used one of the fun new sentiments from the Holiday Penguins stamp set, but the Pure Innocence set has some fabulous sentiments as well!

My last card for today uses another one of the adorable new Pure Innocence girls...this one is called "Reindeer Games", of course! Ha ha! I paired her with the fabulous new sentiment stamp called "Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas".

I haven't used an actual bow on a card in forever, but I felt like this cheerful design was begging for one! What do you think...bow or no bow?

I had such a good time using all of these fabulous new products...I didn't get a chance to get a few inky, so I'm sure I'll be using them shortly! Thanks for fluttering by!





44 comments:

Kristi H. said...

Wow! Someone was inspired. I love your vivid colors.

mousekemom said...

All the cards are fabulous but the penguins are showstoppers!

Gail said...

Fabulous lay outs - and stunning work TFS

Daniel D said...

Wow so many great cards and a very sweet Tag ❤️

Gaylynn said...

Oh my, these are so colorful and cute. Lovely showcase. Congrats on guesting. Fabulous creations.

Stephanie Clapper said...

So bright, happy and beautifully designed! Kelly, you’re amazing! 😊🎄

Liz O. said...

Adorable festive cards, the bold sentiments go perfectly with the sweet images you chose. Thanks for the inspiration.

SueB said...

Very fun cards!

Cyndi said...

Love those fun projects. The colors and your coloring are amazing.

Kelsey Thomas said...

Beautiful cards! You did a great job coloring. :)

sharon g said...

The baker girl tags are SO cute. I would LOVE to make those to go with my Christmas goodies this year. YES, I WILL be making goodies for people :)

MadeByMeghanK said...

These are all soooo incredible! I LOVE the bright colors!

Ellen C. said...

Those holiday penguins and the layering snow banks are super!

Cheryl B. said...

Your first card made me smile. I love the way you used the papers in the new paper pack. A must have.

Lynn D. said...

I like using the PI girl in a tag.

Heidi Rees said...

Wow what amazing holiday cards and projects! Love the bright happy holiday colors!

Anonymous said...

Marisela Delgado said: You always make beautiful cards! mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

Anisha's Craft Studio said...


So many lovely and stunning cards, so much joy in each card. Love those little gift tags. Those penguins are so cute.

Ashley Cortez said...

Absolutely amazing card's and tags so beautiful

Lauryne Cunningham said...

Wow! Your projects are just gorgeous! I love everything about them!

Mimi's Craftroom said...

Adorable cards.

Conniecrafter said...

I just love the bright colors on the first card! Love the way you colored the tree on the second, terrific scene.
The baking tag is just too cute and that little reindeer girl always brings a smile!

Craftyfield said...

Fabulous collection of cards and tags!

Emma S. said...

Fantastic. The bright colors are on that first card are right up my alley. Your work is always inspirational and I love your tags!

SabineV said...

Great cards and tags!!! Super cute. Love those penguins

Mary-Anne V said...

OMG these are all so great! I really like how you use this new release so bright cheerful and fun!

Annalisa said...

Goodness gracious, what an amazing set of cards and tags! I love the coloring on the bold die cut. It's non-traditional for Christmas, but so much fun, especially with that little penguin. And who wouldn't love getting treats with that little PI girl on them? So sweet.

NinaS said...

Fun and adorable set of cards.

Bonnie K. said...

Wow - great cards and tags! I am especially fond of the penguins - my favorite from this release!

Shar Zar said...

All your cards are so attractive.

Zlatka said...

Love these cards and tags - so cute and cheerful!

shabbypinkhouse said...

Absolutely adorable cards and tags! My favorite is the one w the penguins! Tfs Hugs and blessings, Christine

Mendy said...

Love all of your cards but that merry and bright is my favorite. Just love the colors. Great release!!

Debby Green said...

Great cards and tags! Amazing colors!

Lindsey said...

So much cuteness!!

Heather said...

Oh, my goodness!!! They are all soooooooo adorable!! I think the first is my favorite! Love the bold colorful letters and that adorable penguin jumping in to say hi!

Isabel Z said...

You blow me away with your creativity!

Denise Bryant said...

Darling cards and tags with these cuties! I really love the Merry and Bright sentiment with that pudgy little penguin!

Julie O'Neil said...

Love all these makes, especially the bright colors used in the first card!

Annette Snyder said...

Wow! Amazing projects! They really made me smile.

Marianne said...

Fun projects!

Ms. Tamp said...

Great look to the letters and layers. Nice shares.

Sue D said...

Cute and festive and I like the fun colors.

Carol Wortman said...

These are so sweet! The vellum circle really caught my eye! Super pretty! This release has stolen my heart!