MFT January Design Creative Challenge: Valentines!

In 2011, MFT is working harder than ever to inspire you, and we have come up with something we think you'll really enjoy. Our Design Team Creative Challenge will be a new monthly feature, where we challenge our design team to explore their creative side using a specific theme or product. This month, we asked the team to get creative for Valentine's Day. It's a great occasion to get crafty, and put your supplies to good use. Are you ready to get some ideas for your Valentine's Day gifts? Visit Kim's Blog for a full list of participants to see everything from cards to gift ideas and everything between.

When my kids were little I almost dreaded Valentines Day just because it took so long to get three little girls to sit down and write their names 25 times each on the back of their Valentines! And then of course we had to put them in envelopes and add a piece of candy. That is 75 Valentines!!

And we needed a little something for their teachers! So for the challenge I created a teacher gift. I used the WTG Stamp Set Teacher's Pet. Now you won't necessarily think of this set as a Valentine's stamp, but I just added a rhinestone heart over the apple on the stamp.

I paper pieced her shirt, colored with copics, and sponged the background. I added stitching and the sentiment is computer generated. I used the Die-namic Small Scallop Border die for the border and the Heart Hearts A Plenty Die for my hearts, and added a button tied with twine.

One the inside, I wrote "to the:" and stamp a sentiment from the teacher set.

Next I made a little treat bag to add a sweet treat or maybe a gift card. This was so quick and easy. I used the papers I had left on my desk to cover a kraft lunch bag. I used the Die-namics Hearts A Plenty Die, a Sentiment from Teacher's Pet, and a button tied with twine.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Melody

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MFT January Design Creative Challenge: Valentines!