Coffee + MFTWSC269

I can't believe it's the end of February already. This only means that spring craft shows are around the corner! I've been working on some new inventory which were inspired by my recent visit to the Starbucks near my home. I do have to say, I am a coffee drinker. For this week's MFT challenge, I decided to deep into my coffee stamps. 

Here's my take on it, plus some coffee love:

Instead of using dots or sequins, I decided to make the back ground some with shinny alcohol based paint. Originally, I was going for the coffee-cup stain as the background, but it didn't work. So the splatting is what it came to be.

Like I said, craft shows are near, I've definitely made more than just this card for the sketch challenge. You can see more on my Etsy store.

MFT Sketch 266

First craft show for 2016 over the weekend was a success! 

We did much better than I expected! We will definitely be part of this show next year.

After the show I was so exhausted. But then, my MFT mail had arrived!!! I got my new "toys" (stamps) and couldn't wait to get crafting. So I looked into MFT's weekly Sketch Challenge.

Here's my take on the sketch:

I've been meaning to make a few more sympathy cards. This sympathy stamp set has so many great sayings and words of comfort.

supplies:

MFT - Mini Modern Blooms Stamp Set

MFT - Die-namics Mini Modern Blooms

*My Favorite Things CSA SYMPATHY Clear Stamps MFT

My Favorite Things INSIDE AND OUT DIAGONAL STITCHED RECTANGLE STAX Die-Namics MFT606

"Surprise!" - MFT

I'm so happy!!! I just saw Susan's (from MFT) comment on my previous post about the Color Challenge:

It's not quite being "I've been spotted" or "Spotlight" by SSS, but I'm just so excited to have been noticed by one of my favorite stamp companies!

feeling: HAPPY~

Ashley and I have a craft show coming up this weekend. It's the first show of 2016. Looking forward to it! I'll updated more photos and Etsy stuff soon!

Not So Poinsettia + MFT Color 38

Confession: I think I've really rekindle my "strong liking" for MFT! 

This time, I'm doing their color challenge 38:

Here's my take:

The flowers are actually the poinsettia from the Winter Warmth stamp set. Using the provided color scheme, the poinsettia has transformed from a wintery, festive flower is now a warm, summer-like flower. Also, instead of using just a plain white backdrop, I used the Chunky Chevron design to bring out some lemon-color from the card base.

Supplies: (This is also the first time I'm using InLinkz!)

My Favorite Things WINTER WARMTH Clear Stamps CS88

My Favorite Things WINTER WARMTH Die-Namics MFT795

My Favorite Things CHUNKY CHEVRON COVER UP Die-Namics MFT801

My Favorite Things FOR THE BOYS Clear Stamps LJD51

InLinkz.com

Bubble Tea + MFT Sketch 265

As a coffee drinking, I'm always looking for stamp sets about coffee. So over Christmas, I bought MFT Cool Cup die and Stay Cool Stamp set. And that's when I fell head over heels for MFT all over again! This set of stamps and dies are so much fun! It made me pulled out another coffee set by MFT, Perk Up. If you're a coffee drink, this pairing is a must!

  

From that set, I was inspired to revisit MFT. I had forgotten how much much I like their products! I can't wait for the new release in a few days! Mean while I looked into their challenges. This week: Wednesday Sketch Challenge - Sketch 265

Here's my take on the sketch:

I brushed some white Wink of Stella on to the cup; I was going for that milky look on the milk tea. I guess you can see it very vaguely. It's better as you move it around the light. 

Did I mention I'm a bubble tea drinker too? My recent visit to my boyfriend's in Toronto, I finally visit Cha Time. I've heard good reviews about it, so I decided to check it out. Surprisingly, it's just down the street from his home! Nothing like a good cup of good bubble tea~ (Coffee may still be better :p)