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Jan 28, 2011

The time is always right... to Go Fly a Kite

Hi and welcome to day 1 of MFT Teaser Time!  That means in 5 short days, MFT's newest stamps and dies will release.  This month, there is plenty to be excited about.  5 new dies (which are as fabulous as ever), and a TON of new stamp sets are coming your way!

My first card today uses the Brand Spankin' New stamp set, The Great Outdoors, which was designed specifically to work with many of MFT's outdoor elements Die-namics dies (grass, sun, clouds, kite, etc).  It's awesome and a must have if you are a fan of Die-namics dies.  You can make fun, quick, and scrappy cards using it and it just makes sense.  Add it to your wish list.  ;)


Check out the new clouds.  They are SO cute.  They are flat-bottomed and come in 2 sizes.  I cut them using a very light blue felt.


The new Fly a Kite die is AMAZING.  It is so much fun to create paper-pieced kites.  Here, I created one with the My Mind's Eye True Blue patterned paper pack.

The bow tie tail piece is also included in the die.  I used a 4 mm Swarovski crystal in the center of each one.


Want to see how I created my stitched kite tail?

Figure out where you want your kite tail and draw a little swirl lightly with a pencil.  Trust me.  If *I* can do this, YOU can do this.  LOL   Put your paper in your machine and put the presser foot down so that the needle will go in your paper at the start of your hand-drawn swirl.


Turn the knob on the right-hand side and go one stitch at a time, CAREFULLY following your pencil line.

When you reach the end of the swirly kite tail, remove the piece from your machine.  Please note there is one stitch on here that is driving me crazy.  If you look at the finished card, you'll see how I fixed that.  ;)

Now please PLEASE do not back stitch on your machine, trim the ends off on the front of your paper, or do anything else that shows the ends of your threads.  There is an easy way to pull your thread to the back for a seamless finish.  ;) 

Tug on the loose thread on the back of your panel.  A loop will appear as shown.  Either stick a paper piercer through the hop and pull it out the back, or grab it with your fingers and pull it back. 

Then, adhere the ends to the back of your panel. I prefer my sticky dots because they are easy to grab one-handed, and the liner can be removed when I am adhering my labels together, so it is sticky. When I used to use scotch tape it repelled the other adhesives I used and made the bond looser, so this is my new, improved method. You could also use red line tape, but that is not one-handed.  Repeat for all ends of your thread.


Here is my kite tail, waiting for the kite.  You could make it long, short, super loopy, a little loopy, and anything in between.

My second card today uses Clearly Sentimental about Time.  This set can actually be earned free NOW by qualifying for the Triple Scoop set.  Check out the details HERE.  It will also be released for sale on February 1st.


The sentiment was stamped, then die-cut using Nestabilities.  I added three Swarovski crystals to the sentiment panel to jazz it up a bit.  The sentiment panel was laid over a rosette, that was created with the 3/8" Rosette Die-namics die.  I also added a simple flourish cut from white chipboard with my Sizzix die and added a crystal to the ends of the flourish swirls.  For this card, less is more.  :)


Here are the details about the upcoming release on February 1st at 10 PM EST:
  • The MFT release is on February 1st 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 February 1st 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 NOW! Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 stamp sets being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

52 comments:

  1. Oh Jody this is beautiful. Love all the tips and tricks too. This die is wonderful - on the short list.

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  2. jodi...SHUT UP!!! these are perfection! love the stitched tail of the kite, and the clean and crisp designs on both creations. AMAZING job!

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  3. what a great idea! Thanks for sharing your sewing tip, I love it.

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  4. Gorgeous! LOVE the kite and the stitched tail!! You have more patience than me.....

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  5. Jody - both cards are outstanding. I adore the stitched kite string especially. Beautiful designs!

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  6. What a delightful card and thanks for the tut...ever so cute!!!

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  7. Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. And thanks for the trick tip - great for those of us new to the stitching on cards part :D

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  8. Wow! that kite is so fun! I can't wait to get this die. And I love the tutorial on sewing the kite tail. I really don't using sewing enough. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  9. Jody, your cards are just so lovely! Thanks for the sewing tricks....

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  10. Oh these are gorgeous Jody, I love the kite and your stitched tail!

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  11. I checked at FIRST glance where the kite tail ends and the side stitched begin... I figure they aren't JODY EXACT and that probably drove you insane...then read your post... LOL am I right? and Thanks for the tip on the back loop but for now I gotta figure out how to go STRAIGHT! UGH!

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  12. How fab looks the stitched tail on the Kite!!! Thanks for sharing the tips and trics.

    Both cards are awesome:-D

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  13. That kite is SO cool! Love the way you made that tail. Great second card too.

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  14. Hey Jody! Your cards always pop out from the screen for me. I just want to say, thank you for taking the time to create and sharing your creations with us! Amazing cards!

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  15. Both completely amazing cards!

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  16. Jody, both cards are beautiful! The stitching for your kite tail looks AWESOME.
    Hugs and smiles

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  17. That kite card is amazing! Love the stitching and bling!

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  18. As always, beautiful! Love your stitching, and your tutorials are sooo helpful! THANK YOU FOR THEM!! I know they take lots of time to prepare, but they ARE appreciated!

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  19. Love the tutorial on machine stitching the tail.

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  20. I really love the design, it seems like a real kite flying, thanks for the guide.

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  21. beautiful kite card! Thanks for the sewing tip!

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  22. Love the pattern papers on the second card and the stitching for the kites tail!!

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  23. Absolutely AWESOME Jody! Love both of them!

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  24. always love your sewing tips! that kite card is beautiful and I LOOOOVE the rosette card-stunning! and cuz I haven't told you yet, I LOVE the new die-namic companion set. All the sentiments are wonderful!

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  25. these are so cool! love the sewing on your kite card, super cute!

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  26. That sewn kite tail is TOO PERFECT!! I love how it turned out. The big flourish on your time card is too cute, too!

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  27. Gorgeous cards, perfectly executed -- as always! :)

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  28. awesome cards, love your stitching

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  29. Wow! two gorgeous creations!! Thanks for that sewing tutorial!!

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  30. WOW!!! This is amazing! I can't wait to get this new kite Die-namic!!!

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  31. All right...enough of the perfect stitching already!!!! Tutorial on stitching the loopy kite tail-thanks! Both cards are wonderful!!!

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  32. Love both these cards, Jody- the kite tail is fab!

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  33. wow! beautiful job! thanks so much for sharing the kite tail stitching!

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  34. So stinkin' cute Jody! Love the kite tail and thanks for the tips on how to do it without making a disaster...lol.

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  35. Fabulous Jodi!! LOVing those clouds and kite - total genius! :)

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  36. Love them both, Jody! What a great idea to stitch the kite tail!!

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  37. Seriously, it is SCARY how awesome you are! Both of these cards are DIVINE...totally DIVINE! LOVE the sewing tutorial too!! GORGEOUS!

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  38. Love, love the felt clouds and the stitching on your cards ... fabulous!

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  39. I love your cards and thanks for the great tutorial on the flip in your kite string. Hugs, Anita

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  40. Lovde the paper pieceing on the kite. J

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  41. This card is just amazing! You did a great effort on this one. Gorgeous!

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  42. aaaaah, nice use of bling on the kite tails

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  43. These are terrific Jody! I love all the DPs on the kite and that terrific sewing tutorial. Such a beautiful quote on your second card too.
    ~Meredith

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  44. Fabulous job Jodi! Makes me wish I could sew!

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  45. Both are fabulous, Jody, but I LOVE your kite! That twirly tail is awesome!

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  46. Gorgeous cards & great tut!! Thanks for sharing J!! :-)

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  47. The kite die is awesome and so is your card!!

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  48. I soooo want that die!!! :) and the tail...... well I am in awe!!


    jennik

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  49. Your kite card is adorable, love the stitched string and of course those cute tails! Awesome work

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