Sunday, July 5, 2015

MFT July Release Countdown Day 2!






Hello again!

I am back for day 2 of the My Favorite Things Release Countdown! I can't believe it is whizzing by so fast! Only 2 more day until all of the fabulous new stamps and dies will be available!

Be sure to check out the My Favorite Things Blog to see a full reveal of today's products, and to see what all the other fabulous design team members have done! All of the new products will be available July 7th at 10:00pm EST!

 This release has been SO much fun to work with! I am always amazed at all the wonderful new products each month! Today I am featuring Birthday Wishes & Balloons stamp set and Die-namics and  Brushstroke Birthday stamp set.

 My first card uses Brushstroke Birthday stamp set, the largest pierced Rectangle frame, and the balloon from the new Blueprints 26. The little Happy Birthday is from Birthday Bears stamp set.

I used Distress inks on the balloon and speckled with water. The Wish Big greeting, I stamped with my MISTI using Grape Jelly, Blu Raspberry, Limelight and Daffodil dye inks.  I cut the pierced rectangle from a piece of watercolor paper I had watercolored with Blu Raspberry Dye ink.


I scattered a few Pretty Pink Posh sequins around to look like Confetti!

My next card features Birthday Wishes & Balloons stamp set and Die-namics and the little stars are from Birthday Centerpieces Die-namics.


I watercolored the background with one of my favorite combinations of ink colors, Razzle Berry, Orange Fizz and Daffodil.  The MFT dye inks seriously make wonderful watercolors!  After that dried well, I drew the strings in myself with a black Zig pen. I stamped the Happy Birthday with Black Licorice ink and added a few little stars cut out from the Birthday Centerpieces Die-namics! 


The balloons were stamped with the MISTI so I could add a little bit more color at the bottom for a shadow effect. I drew the highlights on with a white gel pen.

I hope you have enjoyed seeing all of the new products in use! They are so awesome!
Thank you so much for stopping by! Don't forget to stop by the MFT blog to see more wonderful things you can do with these fun new products!

See you tomorrow for the last day of the countdown!! 

Kay :)

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35 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 5, 2015 at 11:12 PM

    Oh so pretty! Awesome designs and colors. The MISTI makes stamping so much fun!!!

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  2. Larissa HeskettJuly 6, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    I LOVE these!! Such FUN Designs and I really like the BIGHT & HAPPY Colors!! THANKS for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! =)

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  3. Corilyn NoreenJuly 6, 2015 at 12:52 AM

    I love your color combinations, especially on the first card! :)

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  4. ColleenJuly 6, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    Love each card, I love the water coloring on each one and the colors are great together. Each one has a pop up that just catches your eye. Great job on each of them

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  5. KatyJuly 6, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    Just STUNNING! xx

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  6. JeanneJuly 6, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    Fantastic cards, Kay! Your color combination are so bright and festive. Wow! Adore the balloon you created. Those particular colors play really well together. The sentiment looks amazing. The design on the second card is equally fun and happy. You are just an amazing card designer Kay. So happy to see what you create. Have a wonderful day! Hugs!

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  7. DeeptiJuly 6, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    I am in awe... Such stunning colors :)

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  8. CreatedbyKay (Kay Norman)July 6, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    Kay you are my card making hero! I admire your work so much. You are such a talented artist!! I would love to see some videos on how you do your inked backgrounds, they are beautiful!!!

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  9. choman9912@aol.comJuly 6, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    Both cards are truly gorgeous! Background are amazing. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Nana GriffinJuly 6, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    The first card is awesome! The colors are wonderful. Like the other card also.

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  11. MariaJuly 6, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    Fabulous color with fun balloons!!!

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  12. UnknownJuly 6, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    I am so loving the colors of those balloons. You did an excellent job!

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  13. Diane JaquayJuly 6, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    This release is KILLING me, and you're not making it any easier by making me want EVERYTHING lol (wink wink)! Seriously, Kay, these are both fabulous, you're really rocking the MFT!!!

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  14. Jill NorwoodJuly 6, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    Beautiful cards! I just love your inking!!

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  15. Kathy KrugJuly 6, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    Fabulous. Love your water colored designs.

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  16. Kathy KrugJuly 6, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    Fabulous. Love your water colored designs.

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  17. JAVAGIRLJuly 6, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Great colors love everything about it.

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  18. Stamping Smiles DesignsJuly 6, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Beautiful and fabulous as always!

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  19. Stamping Smiles DesignsJuly 6, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Beautiful and fabulous as always!

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  20. Lisa EltonJuly 6, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    Your backgrounds and colors always amaze me,these are fabulous Kay!

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  21. Leigh PennerJuly 6, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    Oh, these are both fabulous!

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  22. Barb GhigJuly 6, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    Gorgeous cards, Kay! I love how you blended your inks on the first card, and the texture on the balloon is amazing! Beautiful water coloring on your 2nd card, too...Swoon!
    Is the bow on the balloon a die from this set? The link isn't active yet, so I can't look more closely :)

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  23. KayJuly 6, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    Oh my goodness, both are just so exciting.

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  24. donna mikasaJuly 6, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    I know I keep saying this but you really do make thee happiest cards! Love them!

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  25. AmandaJuly 6, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    How awesome that the MFT dye inks can be used for watercoloring! I love the brightness of Razzleberry. So fun!

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  26. JudyJuly 6, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    I think your cards are so lovely! The colors you used on both cards made wonderful additions to your projects. Loving the new watercolor trend right now. Thanks for sharing these 2 great projects.

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  27. KatiaJuly 6, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    both cards are my favorite in this day, the background with watercolor are so beautiful!

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  28. MarybethJuly 6, 2015 at 8:43 PM

    Kay both of these are amazing! You are so inspiring to all of us in the card making world. Gorgeous!

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  29. Jen ShultsJuly 6, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    These are just both wonderful. You make me want to go head to my craft desk right now and get out some watercolors and paint. LOVE these!

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  30. cmJuly 7, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    A whole lot of happy going on here, Kay! I need to come over for water-colour lessons! Today's showcases are utterly amazing...
    Hugs~c

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  31. NatQuebecJuly 7, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    I love sooo much your colored cards ! Simply wonderful !

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  32. NatQuebecJuly 7, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    I love sooo much your colored cards ! Simply wonderful !

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  33. Cindy LovellJuly 7, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    WOW,that's all i can say!!!!!! Ok not really,but it was the first thing that was on my mind when i saw them!! ;)
    The colors on them both are to die for!! On the first one,purple and blue...LOVE, and the pink and orange on the second another one of my favorite color combos!! Love all the balloons and the big sentiments!!!
    BIG HUGS

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  34. Shemaine SmithJuly 7, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    I love the frame around the card. So beautiful! I have the hybrid inks. Do you stamp them on a craft sheet and use a watercolor pen for that technique?

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  35. Pam SparksJuly 8, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    Perfect birthday celebration cards! Love them both Kay! Fabulous watercoloring!

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