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Nov 7, 2012

Stitched Stockings

Hi all and welcome to Day 1 of MFT Teaser Time!  I am so excited to share my creations with you over the next 7 days, culminating in the release on November 13 at 10 PM EST.

Today, I am featuring a new stamp set from Lisa Johnson Designs, Stitched Stockings.  As soon as I saw this stamp set, I knew I wanted to create a fireplace/mantle to hang them on.  As simple as this card appears, there were quite a few steps to achieve the look and I took pictures along the way, which you will find at the bottom of this post.  Keep scrolling for a tutorial.  :) 


The stockings were stamped in Wild Cherry ink on Whip Cream die-cuts cut using Stocking Trio Die-namics.  I layered a couple of the embellishments by stamping a second time and cutting them out, to adhere on top.


Each stocking was hung from the mantle on a tiny copper brad with Hemp Cord.  The mantle piece was stamped with the woodgrain plank image from Western Backgrounds.


The fireplace opening was created with Jumbo Rounded Banner STAX and the fireplace screen is the Picket Fence Die-namics cut from Kraft card stock and then sponged with brown ink.



I finished off the inside with another stocking and a sentiment included in the stamp set.



I took pictures along the way so I could show you how I created my fireplace scene.

Use a piece from Jumbo Rounded Banner STAX and cut toward the center of a piece of Card Stock.


I needed to mix up some grout, so I poured a little bit of Distress Crackle Paint into the lid of a spray bottle and mixed some reinker in it to color it slightly.


I painted the entire piece of card stock with my "grout" paint.


Next, I cut what seemed like a zillion pieces of Wild Cherry and Paver Red Card Stock to 1/2" X 1 1/2".


I wanted some variation in the color of the Wild Cherry bricks, so I airbrushed them with several colors of Copic N markers.



Once my grouted card stock layer was dry, I started adhering the bricks in a random pattern to the front.  I didn't pay any attention to them hanging off the edges, as I knew I would trim it all off afterward.  I used The Best Glue Ever to adhere them.



Here it is, completely covered.


Once it was dry, I used the same Jumbo Rounded Banner STAX die to trim the area around the fireplace opening and trimmed the outer edge with scissors.


Here it is after trimming off all the excess.


Next, I adhered a piece of whip cream on my back layer (Hot Fudge) and painted the surface that would show through with the same grout mixture to maintain a look of consistency for the "cement".


The Stitched Stockings were stamped on the Stocking Trio die-cuts and the small embellishments were pieced on to add more dimension.


I added a Hemp Cord loop to the back corner of each stocking.




I created a mantle by stamping a piece of Kraft Card Stock with the wood plank image from Western Backgrounds and scoring it to create a dimensional piece.


It is 1/4" deep, as wide as my card layer.


Before assembling, I added copper brads and hung the stockings from them.



I added a lower wood piece and a fireplace screen (Picket Fence - sponged).


Here is the finished card.


These are the soon-to-be-released products I used on my card today.




Here are the details about the upcoming release:
  • You can attend the New Release Party on November 13 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can win PRIZES!
  • The MFT Release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on November 13 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
  • The Guest Designer Contest is going on now!  Check out the forum HERE for details on how you can win over $200 in stamps and Die-namics.
  • If you'd like to see teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for your chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on November 13 just before the release party, on the MFT Blog.

47 comments:

  1. O...................M....................G....................................................

    You're a mind full of TALENT! This is one gorgeous and CREATIVE card, Jody! I bow to your greatness.....again

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  2. WOW This is gorgeous love the little stocking. Caroline xxx

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  3. Very clever card Jodi....lets get the marshmallows and start to toast them.

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  4. Love your fireplace card! It is wonderful! And thanks for sharing the tutorial!

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  5. hi jody,

    wow this is just awesome!!!

    greetings femke

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  6. Wowza, your card is amazing!

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  7. Awesome look, Jody, and great technique! Love this fireplace you created for those cute stockings!

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  8. Brilliant as always! You always amaze me with your creativity! Gorgeous fireplace scene!

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  9. Wow! So many little pieces of paper lol. I'd be screaming by now. Your card is stunning though. I love the design of the fireplace. Great idea!

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  10. This is seriously the coolest card ever. Our fireplace and mantle are pure genious.

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  11. Wow!! Pretty amazing card and SO much work went into it!

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  12. This is so creative and looks amazing.

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  13. WOW!! SO creative!! Love your stockings hung in front of the fireplace! Amazing!

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  14. this is amazing, love your scene you created , thanks for sharing

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  15. OMg! This is just super cute!

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  16. I can't even believe the amount of time this card must have taken, but the results are so worth it. Love! It should be in a frame!

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  17. Absolutely brilliant Jody! Love everything about this. You made a great tutorial that is very easy to follow. The end result is fabulous! :)

    Hugs~

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  18. Wow! The details in this card are just amazing. I absolutely love that mantle.

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  19. Jody!! Holy moly this is awesome! Thank yo for the tutorial and your card is AMAZING!!!

    Hugs;
    Shari

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  20. Holy smokes Jody! What an AMAZING project! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  21. Jody this is OUTSTANDING!!!!!!! What a treasure this is! I am in AWE!!!!!!

    My head is bouncing with ideas for making a dimensional photo box with a fireflace in it and some favorite Christmas photos!

    Wonderful new products! I keep thinking of some baby candy canes or other treats to add to the stockings in Lisa's set!

    Love the new paver red cardstock! And the inks! Gorgeous!

    :) Jill

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  22. Oh my!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jaw dropping!!!!!! I love how you used the fence as the fireplace grate!!!!! Awesome card!

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  23. Ummmmm.......WOW. this is awesome!!! I LOVE IT! Thanks so much for the photo tut!!! So creative:):) You girls are getting me so stoked for Christmas....I just have to take down all my Halloween decorations;) hehe

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  24. GORGEOUS fire place and card!
    Hugs and smiles

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  25. Oh MY! This is FABULOUS!! What a GREAT idea.. thank you for sharing how you did it with us!!!
    Looking forward to a FUN week of peeks!! Have a GREAT day!!!

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  26. LOVE, LOVE your fireplace!

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  27. What a cool card. Love how you did the iside of fireplace.

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  28. gorgeous card and fabulous idea, Jody, thanks for the inspiration!

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  29. OMG, this is fabulous. So creative and beautiful. Thanks for the tutorial on how you created this work of art.

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  30. Beautiful, love the tutorial

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  31. Oh My!!! This is an amazing card!!! I am speechless...

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  32. Holey Smokes!! It is beautiful!! And all that work for fireplace and mantel!!

    jennik

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  33. OMyGoodness! OMyGoodness! What a fabulous card! Thanks so much for showing us how to make the fireplace and stockings and stuff!

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  34. OK Jody, this is absolutely incredible and I love the look! Thanks for sharing your brick laying technique!

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  35. OMG!! I LOVE how darn CUTE this is!! Such an AWESOME idea!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  36. WOW!!! THAT is an incredible work of art, Ms. Thing!!! I want to talk to you! Is you cell # the same? If not, email it to me so I can give you a ringy-ding and find out how the world and FL is treating you. MISS YOU, Eagle Eye! Xoxoxo!

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  37. I am floored by this card, Jody! I can't believe the work you put into this... it's amazing. So many amazing details. MIND. IS. BLOWN!
    Thanks for creating something SO unbelievable with my sets and dies!

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  38. Wow, fabulous card design and the fireplace is awesome! Love the colors and the cute stockings.

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  39. Such a lot of work, but so very worth it!

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  40. OMGosh....how amazing are you to make such a cute card!! Your fireplace mantle and stockings are so so SO adorable!!!

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  41. What a GREAT card! I love the brick you created! And how you "hung" the stockings! Brilliant!

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  42. How did I miss this?!?! I'm absolutely smitten and want to run to my crafty room to try this out right.now.!!

    Fabulous, Jody!

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  43. My what a wonderful card and you are oh so talented!

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