MFT September Creative Challenge!

The MFT Design Team Creative Challenge is a monthly feature, where we are challenged to explore our creative side using a specific theme, product, or technique. This month, we were challenged to create a card or project with no patterned paper.  Be sure to check out the MFT Blog for a list of all participating designers who have a project to share with you today. 

This was such a fun challenge, although I was skeered at the thought of not using any patterned paper!   I made one card (the one on the left) and decided to make a second because the mojo was flowing!

Here are the two cards together:

I used MFT's Heavyweight Cardstock in Kraft, Berrylicious and Sweet Tooth.  If you haven't tried MFT's cardstock, YOU MUST!  It's incredible and thanks to customer request is now offered in a Heavyweight Cardstock Sampler Pack.  The inks I used are SU's Pool Party, Crumb Cake and Soft Suede.  

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For my first card I used Own Your Story and the following Die-namics:  Botanical Beauty, Crown Border, Notebook Edge and Traditional Tags STAX.  I embossed the flower and the Sweet Tooth layer with an embossing folder (forgot the name).  The card was finished with a twine tied metal button and a metal clip.

Here is the finished inside:

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I made a second card using the same colors as the first because I {heart} these colors together.  This time I paired Distressed Diamonds with Own Your Story.  I forgot how fun it was to make my own patterned paper!  The Die-namics I used on this card are:  Circle STAX, Fishtail Flags STAX, Four point Frame and Flower and Leaf Trio. I also added lots of distressing for the vintage look. 

The finished inside:

Card One:  

Stamps:  Own Your Story (MFT)

Paper:  Kraft, Berrylicious and Sweet Tooth (all MFT)

Ink:  Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede (SU)

Accessories:  Botanical Beauty, Crown Border, Notebook Edge and Traditional Tags STAX (All MFT Die-namics), Button (SU), Metal Clip (SU), Twine, Corner Chomper, Embossing folder, Distressing Tool, Foam Tape

Card Two:

Stamps:  Own Your Story, Distressed Diamonds (MFT)

Paper:  Kraft, Berrylicious and Sweet Tooth (all MFT)

Ink:  Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede (SU)

Accessories:  Four Point Frame, Fishtail Flags STAX, Circle STAX, Flower and Leaf Trio (all MFT Die-namics), Lace Trim (SU), Adhesive gems, Twine, Distressing Tool, Foam Tape