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Oct 31, 2010

I'm So Happy For You & Dare to Be Different

Hi all and welcome to day 2 (of 5) of MFT Teaser Time.  Today, we are featuring 2 new stamp sets and I have a card for each!
  • You Spin Me Additions (which coordinates with the Game Day Spinner Die-namics die released last month)
  • Happy Thoughts (the Triple Scoop set from last month)
My first card uses Happy Thoughts, the Banner Strip Die-namics die & Mini Banner Day Alphabet.  Let me say this about the Banner Strip die: IT ROCKS.  There are SO many fun things you can do with it.  PLUS it comes with THE most adorable tiny alphabet set EVER.  (naturally I'll need 2 of these LOL)

I made a card for my SIL, who is expecting her second baby. 


I used a sentiment from the Happy Thoughts stamp set and built the second part of the sentiment with the Banner Strip Die and Mini Banner Say Alphabet stamp set.  (Have I mentioned how flippin' cute it is?)  I have a mini-tutorial below to show you how I made the banner.  QUICK, EASY, and "perfect".  (not a conceited perfect, but a "it's spaced perfectly perfect) 


Here is the die I used:

How to make the banner

First I stamped the letters I wanted on the "good side" of the banner.  The paper you see is textured because of my extremely worn Big Shot plates.  Time for a replacement, huh?  LOL  Flip the banner over to the back, and squirt some glue BELOW the "anchor strip" of the die (as shown)


Then lay a piece of twine over the glue.  I used TCPs Divine Twine for my card.  Set it aside and let it dry for a while.


Use a metal-edged ruler and a craft knife (or scissors if you're more comfortable with that), and cut between the twine and anchor strip to "set free" all the little pennants.  Now you will have a mini banner that you can "string up".  The triangles are SO tiny, so it really helps to not have to attempt to space them yourself or try to make them symmetrical.  This is just one of the many ways you can use the Banner Strip die.  Fun, huh?


Next up I have a card using You Spin Me Additions.  This stamp set coordinates with the Game Day Spinner die that was released last month.  It is a really fun and innovative element to add to your paper creations!


To create the spinner, I die-cut it once in black and once in white.  Then, I stamped all the "dare" pieces using chalk ink on the white "inserts".  I added a flower from the Flower Trio die in the center for fun.  I used the arrow to point to the one dare slot I stamped in a different color and chose the Dare to Be Different sentiment.  There are many options with this stamp set! 


Here are the dies I used:




A couple tips:

When stamping pieces for the inside slots, try to keep your die-cut piece connected.  It's easier to center your images when it is still "hooked together".

I recommend using chalk ink when stamping solid, clear stamps.  I also stamp on a piercing pad. (See the zillion holes in my very used pad? LOL)


When using the solid pieces, if you have any portions of your paper that didn't get stamped fully (see the small white edges?), just sponge the edges with the ink pad you used.  It was easy and fixed any of the small imperfections. 

Sometimes with thin dies, you'll get little "shards" of paper on the edges of your die-cuts.  Just rub them away with your fingers or a sanding block.  Thin dies cut with pressure, as opposed to a blade, so that is why that happens. 


 November Release Details


Here are some details about the upcoming release on November 3rd at 10 PM EST:
  • The MFT release is on November 3rd at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available on November 3rd at 10 PM EST.
  • The guest designer contest is ON! Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the DT for a month.
  • If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog at 11 AM EST. Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 sets being given away, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

33 comments:

  1. oh my. that baby card is to die for!! love, love, love it!! i almost need to get this banner so that i can make some of these for my new baby in a few weeks!:) awesome as always!!

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  2. these are both so cute! love the small banner strip die on the baby card & the papers too! & i'm just kicking myself for not picking up the spinner set yet-the new stamps for it are way cute & fun!!

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  3. perfection Jody ... love what you did with both these dies

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  4. PERFECT Jody thanks for the tips.

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  5. Wow, lovely cards! Thanks for inspirastion and tips! =)

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  6. Oh my gosh! These are FABULOUS cards! LOVE, love, LOVE the dare one. The little pom poms at the bottom are just too cute!
    Thanks for the tutorial. You have convinced me that I need all of the die-namics now.
    Hon, where is my credit card! LOL.

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  7. Your cards are gorgeous Jody and I love that you share tips and tricks with us!!

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  8. You totally worked both of these dies! The banner is very eye catching and the I really like all the layers on the second card.

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  9. Wow, both your cards awesome!! Love the banner on the 1st card. And I really love your 2nd card - it's so fun, and I love the layers, the papers, the colours on the spinner & the sentiment. Really fabulous!!

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  10. LOVE the tip for the banner die... SO TOTALLY a PITA doing it one by one!!!! LOL And conceit is NOT what you do, it's just PERFECT "because it is" LOL I KNEW what you meant!!! ;)

    Great tip for the spinner too... I dont have it, still on the fence about it!!!!....

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  11. Great tip for the banner die!! perfectly wonderful cards!! I think you need 4 of the mini banner dies LOL!!

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  12. Love the ideas for the banner die here!! Perfect. :)

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  13. Love both cards!! You sew soooo perfectly!!! Love the tip on the mini banner die. I'm thinking you need at least 4 of those, LOL!!!

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  14. Cute banner on your baby card and love the pom pom trim on the dare card.

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  15. Jody, your tutorials are so complete and informative. Thank you so much for the little lessons you share. It seems I learn something new each time.

    hugs,
    Sharin

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  16. You are seriously just so creative! Fabulous projects!!

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  17. Jody, these cards are all AMAZING...love how you used the little banner, can't wait to get that and I just adore your Dare card!!!

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  18. Jody, your creative mind never stops! What a fantastic way to make a baby card. Thanks for the tip on the die cuts.

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  19. Love, Love the cards! I really like the new dies!

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  20. Both are beautiful, but I LOVE that Dare to be Different card. Thanks for all the tips!

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  21. perfect as always, Jody! love both of these-that banner is to die for! and your spinner card....it's awesome.

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  22. oh my!!! I have the game night die and haven't used it yet, thanks for the inspiration!!!

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  23. I love your tutorial! I will definitely have to try that! Great great cards!!!!

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  24. Thanks for the tutorial. It always helps to see how something is made. Love your cards!

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  25. Oh Jody,
    Thanks for such great tips! Of course, now I have to get the banner die. What other ideas have you got for that? Your cards are really fun.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  26. That baby card is so adorable. That mini banner is a must have ad I cannot wait to play with the game spinner addition, I bet that is super fun.

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  27. Totally cute cards. The banner one even kind of looks like a happy face :D. And thanks for the little tutorials!

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  28. Gorgeous cards! Love how your use of dimensionals, and that cute banner!

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  29. Two amazing cards from the brilliant mind of Jody Morrow!! Love em!! :)

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  30. Did I tell you how much I love that spinner?! Thanks for all the tips, too!

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  31. Awesome idea and execution, Jody! I love it!

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