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Jul 4, 2011

Perfect Pinwheel Creations...

Hi all and thanks for stopping by today.  I am super excited about today's MFT Teaser Time because I am especially fond of the new Perfect Pinwheel Die-namics and stamp set.  It is SO cool, SO easy to use, and makes quick and cute cards for just about any occasion!

I have 2 cards showing 2 different styles, one cutsie, and one more elegant, both using the new Perfect Pinwheel Die-namics die and stamp set.

First up, I'll show you the elegant version.  I used Girl's Paperie patterned paper for this one.


I cut the pinwheel die-cut twice with 2 coordinating patterned papers and then spritzed both pieces with Chocolate Chip ink using my Air Art Tool from Stampin' Up and light blue Glimmer Mist.  I used the included zig zag circle and smooth circle centers to hold it all together.

I added a sentiment that is included in the Die-namics die and stamp set combo.



Here is one more I made with more brightly patterned paper from My Mind's Eye.


I added a touch of elegance with the High Tea Doily Die-namics die.  I placed the pinwheel in a field of grass and created a stem by wrapping twine around a piece of bamboo skewer.  I added the sentiment to the NEW File Tab Die-namics die, which I am going to LOVE adding to cards.  I love putting sentiments on that way!


Take a look at the cool Perfect Pinwheel Die-namics die and stamp set.  It includes the pinwheel, 3 center options (that stack together perfectly), and a nifty stamp set with good-sized sentiments to coordinate perfectly.


Let me show you how to create the Perfect Pinwheel!

First, cut 2 pieces using the Perfect Pinwheel die.  You can use all the same color, or use 2 different patterned papers.  Double-sided works best.  Also, cut a nice variety of centers so you can mix and match to your heart's delight.  LOL  I cut a bunch and then decided what color combo to use.  A girl needs to have choices. LOL

Adhere the 2 pinwheel pieces to one another, centering the "petals" so they are staggered perfectly.  Use the gaps to ensure they are equidistant.


Pull all the petal ends with the brad hole in them to the "top" of the pinwheel as shown.  Choose the center that looks best with your papers.  You can see the choice I made here.


Insert a brad through the center of the center (lol).  At this point, I also kinda curl the petal ends with my fingers so they are sticking up a little and are ready to be folded over.


Grab the center and start "threading" the petal tips on one at a time until you have all 6 petal tips in your brad.  Then, stick it through the center hole in the pinwheel and fasten.

That's all there is to it!






Here are the details about the upcoming release on July 5 at 10 PM EST:
  • The MFT release is on July 5 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 July 5 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 $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :) Check Kim's blog every day for the winners.

38 comments:

  1. Great cards and awesome photos and instructions on the pinwheel!!

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  2. loving your pinwheels Jody

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  3. Wow, the pinwheel is adorable, Jody!

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  4. Love both your cards but especially the 2nd one with the bright colours! Makes me happy just looking at it!

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  5. Great pinwheels. You make it look sooo easy!! The tutorial was most helpful!! Thanks!


    jenni

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  6. Both versions are beautiful Jody - I never thought of pinwheels as elegant but you managed to make them so.

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  7. Great cards Jody, I love the pinwheels! Thanks for the tutorial as well...

    Hugs,
    Candi

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  8. Gorgeous card, and those pinwheels are adorable :)

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  9. oh my, That's a fun die! and that tab one is genius!

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  10. Nice cards. Love the softness of the first one. Those pinwheels are awesome. Watched Arlene's video ... makes sense, easy peasy! :) :)

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  11. Awesome cards!!! Thanks for the instructions on the pinwheel! So K-ute!

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  12. Could anything be cuter than the pinwheels!

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  13. Very fun and pretty!! Love those pinwheels!! dianegreghov@att.net

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  14. Both cards are stunning. Thanks for sharing tutorial


    Happy crafting
    Julie

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  15. Beautiful cards and pinwheels! Thanks for the lesson on how to make them!

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  16. Gorgeous colors--I especially love all the distressing on the first one.

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  17. Stunning Jody!!! Both are so different and so gorgeous!!

    Crafty Hugs!
    Meredith

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  18. Love your pinwheels and the great card design, this is so cute

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  19. Great card!! Love the pinwheel :) Mercy

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  20. Perfect cards and perfect assembly instructions, girlie!! Love how your two cards are so different using the same set.

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  21. Love them! Thanks for explaining how the die works!

    anne

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  22. Your pinwheels are so pretty!

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  23. Thank you for the written/picture tutorial on how to do the pinwheels. I love the subtle colors you used on your first card! Both cards are delicious!

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  24. We are in the middle of a flood but your card ideas and color combos inspire me to start making cards again!! Thanks!

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  25. Awesome cards, Jody!! Love that pinwheel lots!!

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  26. Jody, you blow ME away! I really can't decide which one I like better. Great job on both! I'm not going to be able to live without that pinwheel.

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  27. The pinwheels are wonderful! The die is going to be a lot of fun.

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  28. Wowsers - can't decide which of your card I prefer - they're both so lovely!
    Rx

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  29. Great job! Love the pinwheels!

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  30. Both cards are great!!Loving that pinwheel!

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  31. so so awesome!! i can't wait!

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  32. Thanks for the awesome tutorial! I am loving these pinwheels!

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  33. Great cards! Thanks for the pinwheet tutorial!

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  34. I absolutely LOVE both of these Jody! I am OBSESSED with this set and Die-Namics...I think my house will be FULL of pinwheels before long!!!

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  35. another set of wow! pinwheel cards.

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