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May 31, 2012

Embrace the Detours

Hi all and thanks for stopping by today.  It's day 2 of MFT Teaser Time and the new release is just around the corner.  


Today I used the new Inspired by Travel to create a distressed masculine card.



I chose a masculine paper pad and paired it with Kraft Card Stock.  The car image is stamped on some aged patterned paper.  I created the star embellishment with Star STAX Die-namics and both Circle STAX Die-namics.  I have a mini tutorial below to show you how it was created.



The sentiment was stamped on a Fishtail Flags STAX.



I brushed off my Tonic Paper Distresser and distressed the edges of all the patterned paper and card stock.  Then, I stitched along all the edges and curled the paper with my fingers.



I tucked a little kraft envelope behind the focal image and one of the new Traditional Tag STAX Die-namics fit perfectly in it.  I stamped another sentiment from the set and the image again.  I used some patterned paper from the pack to create the hole reinforcer and used some twine from my stash.




Here is a peek inside:



Here are all the Die-namics I used on my card today: 







 Here is a mini tutorial on how I created my star embellishment.  I layered together a small Circle STAX and the tiniest star from the Star STAX Die-namics.  I cut them both at once.  I also cut a mat layer with another Circle STAX out of Kraft Card Stock.



I adhered the pieces together.



I used an old Stampin' Up brass template to pierce holes around the perimeter of the star layer and distressed all the edges.





Here are the details about the upcoming release on June 5 at 10 PM EST:
  • You can attend the New Release Party on June 5 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!
  • The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on June 5 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
  • The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
  • If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on June 5 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.


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34 comments:

  1. WAY too cool! love that circle/star embellie!

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  2. Love the distressing and tutorial! Thank you

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  3. Thanks for explaining your embellishment.It looks like a great go to set!

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  4. Wonderful card! Love the "homemade" embellishment! Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea!

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  5. Love the pocket and great accent piece

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  6. This is a great design! I really like that little tag behind the focal image. The star embellie looks like it came from a package! And your stitching is always so perfect. What kind of thread do you use? It looks thicker somehow.

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  7. This is an awesome card!! Love your homemade embellie too!!

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  8. I love your card and all the details you did to make it. thank you for the tutorial. That little accent really adds to your card. ksh

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  9. Totally fantastic Jody!! Love the touch of orange! It totally makes this creation pop. That star embellishment is fabulous!!

    Crafty Hugs!
    Meredith
    XO!

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  10. Fantastic masculine card! Love the distressing and the tag idea! Brilliant!

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  11. Love the distressed edges and masculine set and papers! Thanks for the tutorial! Love the old su template for punching the holes in a circle! Awesome!

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  12. Great card! Love the distressing and the tutorial was great thanks!

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  13. I love the tag idea and the star is wonderful!

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  14. great card, love your stitching, you rocked it...great tutorial too

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  15. So cute, I love how you made the embellishment

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  16. Wow! Love it; thanks for showing us how you made that great embellishment.

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  17. LOVE that circle/star/brad panel combo! This is AWESOME!! Vintage-y goodness!

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  18. Beautiful card! I love the sentiments!

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  19. Lovin' it! Both vehicles are perfect with the sentiments that go with them.

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  20. Jody, wow! this card is awesome! Love the layers and those starts i think are my next must have!

    Hugs;
    Shari

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  21. Love your interactive card...the dies are amazing.

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  22. Love the vintage feel of this card!

    XoXo,

    Katie

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  23. I really like your star embellishment and the distressing. The car stamp is really growing on me.

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  24. Lovely card, I like all the distressing and the hole piercing template cool!

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  25. Oh, beat fast my vintage heart! I love the tutorial provided!

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  26. Brilliant vintage card!

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  27. Fabulous card!!! And thanks for the tutorial :)

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  28. TFS the photo tutorial on how you made that fun embellishment! Wonderful masculine card!!!

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  29. wow! i love that embellishment!

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  30. Love the details. Very nice card!

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  31. so clever how you added the tag to the card - makes it just a little more interactive and fun for the recipient!

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  32. Jody, this one is really stunning!

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  33. I love the distressed detail on this card. Great job!

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