The versatility of My Favorite Things Die Namics

If you are ever looking for a quick card to make, you can't beat using dies like My Favorite Things, Fancy That and Lifestyle Crafts to name a few.

This card was so easy.

This was a very last minute card I made for a little girl named Chloe.

I always use the Fancy That 'Easel' die on all my cards.

On the front of the card I used My Favorite Things Fishtail Stax and Girly Graphic Tee Die and stamp set. 

The lightning bolt stamp I borrowed from the My Favorite Things Masculine Graphic Tee Die and stamp set.

And lastly there is the My Favorite Things By the letters alphabet.  This has got to be one of the most versatile alphabet dies on the market today!!!!

So if there's a sentiment or something you want on the shirt that is not in the Girly Graphic Tee set you know you can use other MFT stamp sets and create your own.

I'd love to see what last minute card you had to create?

created by Emilia

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One for the boys

Here is a little something for the boys!

 

I find it hard to find dies that I can use on boy projects including birthday cards.  Here is a little something I whipped up.

 

What did I use and how.........

 

I've used the Lifestyle Crafts/Quickutz Football die (REV-0100) which I cut out twice to get the two toned effect.

 

Emboss a piece of paper big enough for the Fishtail Flag STAX from My Favorite Things.

 

Cut out some grass.  Here I used Lifestyle Crafts/Quickutz (REV-0183-S) Grass die.

 

Lastly cut out a sentiment strip and stamp a sentiment on it to suit the occassion.

 

Stick everything down and that's it! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hexagon Wallpaper makes great backgrounds!

Check out the latest addition to the Wallpaper family by Fancy That.

The Hexagon Wallpaper can be used as a mask or screen, as a template or as is.

The beauty of this die is it has more than one use and these days we think it is what our customers are really after.  Value for money!

Designed by Pammy

 

 

 

Supplies used:

 

My Favorite Things Labels 3 STAX

Fancy That Hexagon Wallpaper

 

 

      

 

 

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Retiring stamp sets from My Favorite Things

If you love My Favorite Things and love their stamp sets, you need to order these before they sell out.

MFT have decided to retire Fred Bear, Claire Keay and Jolinne Stamp sets.

If you are interested in any of the following sets, please email us at thepapercrafthub@iinet.net.au and we can add this to our next order.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You better hurry as stock is limited and once they are sold out...that's it!

See you back here soon!

Fancy that + mixed media

Here are some mixed media cards created using 'Fancy that' dies.



Created by Emilia



'Fancy that' dies used :

'FILM STRIP' shadow - not released yet
BUTTERFLY QUARTET

Created by Emilia

'Fancy that' dies used :

FIESTA FLAGS


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Taking photos or your cards or projects

We asked MFT if we could have a tutorial from the designers on how to take photos of your cards and they delivered!!!!!

The MFT design team members have shared their tips and tricks.

There were quite a few to choose from.

Here are three :

MFT Design Team creative chat

Karen Giron - This tutorial has a video and explains how to photoshop your image after you have taken it.  {heart} this one!

Joanne B - shows you how to use a lightbox and her photoshop techniques

Sherrie Siemens - shows you how to get your lighting right before photoshopping your image. 

I couldn't post this entry without some samples of before and after.

BEFORE

AFTER......BIG DIFFERENCE

Designed by Ariana

Dies used:

We would love to hear if the tutorial works for you and see your handy work.

Please don't forget to leave a comment, we would love to here from our readers!

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Butterflies and Dragonflys

The tag on this card is so cute. off cuts were used to get that striped effect.  A great way to USE YOUR SCRAPS!

Use the tag on it's own as a gift tag with a personalised message on the back.

Add a little bit of stitching and VOILA!!

I {heart} the silhouette that is left after you have cut your dies out.  With most of the dies we sell you can achieve this effect.  Add some patterned paper, fabric or whetever you like behind the silhouette and this is what you get.  SO CUTE and a GREAT EFFECT!!!

Fancy That dies used :

Butterfly Quartet
Dragonfly

MFT Designer label 2 STAX 
MFT Traditional Tags STAX
MFT By the letters
MFT Oval STAX Set 1 

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Rolled Rose tutorial - My Favorite Things

I have had some requests for this tutorial and here it is.  HOW TO rolled roses.

Basically this tutorial works for all rolled flowers made by MFT.

I thought you might like to see some projects using the rolled rose/flowers.

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Fancy That June Release 'SNEAK PEAK' - DAY 1

I am so excited!

The Fancy That June 2012 Release is starting to trickle in.

20 dies are being released this month.

Here is a sneak peak of the first 3 dies!

Dies used :

          

We hope you like them and thanks for stopping by!

We hope to see you back for more Fancy That June Release Sneak Peaks!

Cutting Fabric with My Favorite Things Die Namics

Ever wanted to add something different to your project.

What about fabric, Burlap, hessian or felt?

Here is a great tutorial from My Favorite Things.

Here is the finished card.

My Favorite Things supplies used:

Large Rolled Rose
Own your story die and stamp set
Simply Scallops


Here is my attempt at using fabric and a sketch I created.

I'd love to know what you think....leave a comment.

Ever wondered how to alter your dies?

Here is a tutorial on how to alter your MFT Die-Namics.  This tutorial works for other wafer thin dies such as Cheery Lynn, Fancy That and Memory Box.

Here is the finished card.



We would love to see how you extend or alter your dies.

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Stiching in your projects

Hi!

Ever wondered how to sew your cards?  It's so easy.


Check out this easy tutorial from Joanne one very talented and creative MFT designer.

Here are some cards using stitching.

If you have purchased and MFT, Fancy That or Lifestyle Crafts dies from our store and have used stitching in your project, we would love to see them!!!

Please don't forget to leave comments as we love to hear what you think or maybe tell us what you would like to see.

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How to build a scene with MFT

Welcome back!

I fell in LOVE when I saw this tutorial by Jodi, one of the extremely talented MFT designers.

I can see this technique used on cards and scrapbook pages everywhere!!!!

Here is the finished card.

My Favorite Things supplies used:

Designer Labels 1 STAX
Catch a Wave border
Cloud Trio
Photo Corners
Fishtail Flags Stax
Pretty Posies

I thought I would play along and see what I could come up with.  Hope you like it.

Supplies used :

My Favorite Things Designer Stax
Fancy That Butterfly Quartet
Fancy That Dragonfly
My Favorite Things Mini Royal Rose
My Favorite Things Fresh Cut Grass


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My Favorite Things Die-Namics Fishtail Flags STAX

We have received such great feedback about the My Favorite Things Fishtail  Flags STAX from card makers through to scrapbookers.

This six piece nesting die set is so versatile, it saves time and the dies actually emboss as well as cut which give your project such a professional and fresh finish.

Here are some projects made by the very talented Design Team Members and Family at My Favorite Things.

Supplies used :
Fishtail Flags STAX
Pure Innocence (PI) Sweet Safari - IN STORE SOON!
Perfect Petal Trio Die-Namics
Upsy Daisy Die-Namics

Supplies used :
Fishtail Flags STAX
Pure Innocence (PI) Sweet Safari - IN STORE SOON!
Royal Rose Die Namics
Award die Die-Namics

Supplies used :Fishtail Flags STAX
Circle STAX
By The Numbers Die- Namics
Simply Scallops Die-Namics

Supplies used :
Fishtail Flags STAX
Tag You're It Die-Namics
Simply Scallops Die-Namics


These dies and more can be found at The Papercraft Hub.

Have a fab day!

E

WE SHIP WORLWIDE !!!!!

Yes we ship worldwide!!!


Simply place your order through the site but do not finalise it.

Email us so that we can calculate the postage and get back to you with a quote.

We are excited to say we have had an overwhelming response from the USA, New Zealand, Germany and Sweden.

So our site now caters for everyone!

Please do not hesitate to email us at thepapercrafyhub@iinet.net.au to ask questions if you are not sure.

Have a fantastic day!

E

Cutting intricate and detailed dies : TUTORIAL

I think we've all come accross a die that hasn't quite cut right and wondered if there is something wrong with the die. 

Shimming is the solution!

We get quite a lot of question about this so here are some you tube videos showing you how to cut those intricate and details dies.

You will never find cutting those intr1cate dies so easy!!!

We have Steel shims for Sizzix Bigshot machine available in store at The Papercraft Hub.

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E

Ever wondered how to layer on your cards : TUTORIAL

Below is a gorgeous tutorial from Sarah Gough on how she layers her MFT cards.

You will get tips and tricks to layering plus some gorgeous MFT cards to inspire you.

Have you tried layering your cards?

We would love to see your projects.

Don't forget to leave a comment and sign up to our blo for more tips, tricks, Sneak Previews and tutorials.

Thanks for stopping by.

E

Oval Stax by MFT

I am sure you are wondering what is the difference between MFT's Oval Stax and other nesting dies out there.

MFT's Oval Stax are especially made to fit in the oval doiles.

If you purchase both sets this means that the gap between ovals is smaller as you would use one die from one set and one die from the other.  

Check out this product tour and see for yourself how great they are!

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E

Two toned Royal rose : TUTORIAL

This is such a gorgeous rose!

By cutting out to of them in one colour of cardstock makes the rose bigger than normal and by cutting out the rose in two different colours of cardstock or patterned papers give the rose a whole new look!

Try it!

We would love to see what you have created. 

Don't forget to leave a comment.  We like to know what you think!

Thanks for stopping by!

E

So many MFT Border Dies to chose from

Ever neded that little something extra to fiinish off a project or highlight it.  Do you love layering and adding dimension? 

My Favorite Things Border dies are perfect for any paper craft project.

Whatever the project, My Favorite Things has a dies to suit.

Check out this you tube video that showcases the dies and teases you with some gorgeous projects from their awesome designers!

All border dies can be found at The Papercraft Hub.

Enjoy and have a great day!

E