Friday, September 30, 2011

MFT Teasers Day 4!

Hi everyone and welcome to day 4 of MFT Teasers! So how are ya doing with your shopping list so far? And what about all those amazing projects the Design Team has shared with you this week? What an awesome, awesome release MFT has lined up yet again!

Today the designers are showcasing project using the Bon Appétit stamp set and Contempo Cage Die-namics and stamp set.

I created my project using the new Contempo Cage Die-Namics and stamp set. Here's a peek:


Isn't the bird cage just adorable?! And the little bird with wing?! There are so many coordinating and "accenting" stamps in the set, the possibilities truly are endless!

The paper collection I used on my card is by Webster's Pages. I distressed the edges for a shabby chic feel to the card.  Here are some pics:


I cut the birdcage out in kraft cardstock, centered a Mini Rolled Rose on top of the cage and accented it with a few little white flowers from my stash. I "crinkled" my own seam binding (I use rubbing alcohol) and made a bow to adorn the top of my cage. Lined on the bottom of the cage is the Flower Border Die-Namics, accented with some Recollections pearls from my stash. I stamped the little bird from the stamp set underneath so he appears to be "in" the cage. I just LOVE the little bar he can stand on... too cute! You'll also see that I stamped some of the musical notes from the stamp set... my little bird loves to sing! :-)


Under the cage is the super fun Woodgrain fence (which by the way, is PERFECT for those Halloween projects you might be working on!)

I cut out the little bird in kraft card stock and I used one of the coordinating stamps to create the "lines" on his little wing. I used a little itty-bitty Recollections pearl for the bird's eye. The sentiment is stamped onto kraft cardstock cut out with my Mini Pennants Die-namics. I think layered them on top of the "ends" of the smaller banner from the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics set.


Here's a side view of my card...


Inside the card, I layered more design paper ad Hot Fudge cardstock. I stamped the little bird in brown ink, then stamped his wing in green ink. I also included the rest of the woodgrain fence that I cut off from the front of the card (can't let those scraps go to waste, right?!) then I stamped another sentiment from the set onto the banners from the First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namics.




Here are the details about the upcoming release on October 4th at 10 PM EST:
  • The MFT release is on October 4th  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 October 4 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.
Thanks once again for stopping by today for a visit and for allowing me to share my project with you! I'll be back again tomorrow for more Teasers, so I hope you join us then!

Have a GREAT weekend!

hugs! ❤
MFT Die-Namics used on this project: 








40 comments:

Puffyjo said...

once again Arlene you knock my socks off with your beautiful cards, the dies are amazing, love em

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

WOW, what a fabulous design, love this

Vicki Dutcher said...

Fabulous use of dies on this fun card!!

Kary said...

Awesome card, Arlene!! I love the pennants die-namics & the fence. Of course the bird & the cage look amazing too!! Great card!!

Leonie Castro said...

this is too "TWEEEET"! I love your card the use of dies is fantastic love the dies can't wait to get it all!

Clarissa said...

Gorgeous elegant card.

Shirley N said...

Just beautiful Arlene! Love your card design and all the dies you used!

Gabby said...

I adore the way you created your scene around the bg paper, which is beautiful! The flowers and pearls at the birdcage base is stunning! The entire card is truly fabulous and I'm saving it so I can drool over it later! :)

Mary J said...

How delightful!

Jules said...

so very, very pretty!

Rachel G said...

Cute! Love the flowers on your birdcage.

Anonymous said...

Those pearl accents on the bottom of the bird cage are stunning! Love all the dies you used especially that picket fence!

Janet said...

THis is so pretty! I'm in love with the dies.

Karen Motz said...

Love the little flower/pearl border along the bottom of the cage!

Steph Herbert said...

I adore what you did with the sentiment and the inside is pretty enough to be a card front! You rock!:)

Anonymous said...

Arlene!!! This is so beautiful! I love it! The fence on only a bit of the card, so smart!!!

zehra said...

What a gorgeous card, I have not noticed that flower border before, but it pops out so well in this card, love the inside and outside

zehra said...

What a gorgeous card, I have not noticed that flower border before, but it pops out so well in this card, love the inside and outside

Peggy said...

Spectacular card!

Susan said...

Just lovely Arlene.

Nae said...

Awesome Card as usual.

DJreflections said...

Wow! Your card was adorable! Loved the way you did the bird in the cage and the placement of your other sentiments and things.

jeanne girl said...

WOW WOW WOW!! That is such a great card with so many fun elements to it!! Okay putting that bird set on my wish list :)

Angel said...

This is ta DIE for! So darling!

wendy said...

lovely card such a different layout

CraftyMomOf3 said...

Such a gorgeous vintage vibe Arlene!!

Crafty Hugs!
Meredith

Elle said...

This is so pretty! I love all of the different design elements that you used.

Jo said...

omg, that bird cage is awesome! love your card!

Nancy Thomas said...

Beautiful shabby chic card Arlene - love the paper choice.

Kimberly Gajewski said...

Absolutely beautiful Arlene! These papers are perfect for these fantastic new die cuts! :D

Maryleva said...

Just adorable -love it.

Liz said...

Just gorgeous so in love I don't knpw what to pick

Melody said...

This is beautiful Arlene. Love how you used all the die. The little banners are such a sweet touch.

Phyllis Beaver said...

Very pretty card! Love that you used two birds! Like the sentiment, too!

Gabriele said...

what a beautiful card. I love the dies used, but the black bow is what really made me go 'wow'. I don't know why, I guess I would not have picked that strong of a color for this type of card, but it totally fits.

Dawn said...

Wow! So beautiful Arlene!

KWaltemathDesigns said...

Very pretty!!

XoXo,

Katie

Juliana T said...

great card. Love the paper!

...a/k/a DJScrappiness... said...

What a beautiful card! Awesome job!!! - Doris

Create It Simply said...

GORGEOUS!!!

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