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Feb 7, 2012

Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release Pep Rally

Oh my goodness! I'm so excited to share a project I've been working on ALL weekend.  And I do mean all weekend.  This was so fun to work on, and I'm going to be sort of sad when I pack it up and mail it off to it's final destination....

You probably know that I'm in LOVE with Die-namics dies.  And if you're a faithful collector of the MFT Die-namics product line, you already have many of these elements in your collection too.

I picked up this printer's tray at Michaels.  I was astonished to find it in the clearance area? WHAT?!  It has been patiently sitting on my crafting desk waiting to be filled.  And the new Vertical Greetings Die-namics was *just* the right item to kick off my craft-a-palooza.  Here's a full look at the finished product and then I'll walk you through all the items I used to pull this together....   Patterned Papers are from Glitz Design: Beautiful Dreamer.

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Here's the first two panels.  I'm using Vertical Greetings stamp set and Die-namics (available tonight!).  I did shorten the length of the Die-namics in order to fit in this square.  note: You can see how to quickly and easily shorten any Die-namics in this video  The second square has a Cavas Corp Mini Kraft Bag folded in half, and embellished with the Die-namics Butterflies die.


Here's the second set of photos. For the next slot, I've cut the Flat Bottom Clouds Die-namics with Puff Cloud White Felt, the bird is from Homespun Birdhouse Die-namics and then I've added a tiny Woodgrain Fence Die-namics.   

The top right hand panel uses the Die-namics 3/4 Rosettes. In order to get the really teeny one, I cut 1/4 inch off the width of the patterned paper after die-cutting, then cut that in half and used two teeny strips to assemble the rosette.  I {heart} the way this trio of rosettes came out.   note: If you haven't assembled those before, here's a quick video showing you how they work.  


The next panel uses the Sew Nifty Stamp set and Die-namics and I've wrapped my spool with the new Twine in Shore.   Then, the new, and very, very loved Botanical Beauty Die-namics (available TONIGHT!)  I've stamped each of the blossoms with the new Finishing Flourishes in Distress Ink.  Personally, I like antique linen.  I love the way it dresses up a bit of plain ledger paper to make a really lovely flower!


The next little panel uses the Die-namics By the Letters.  I cut out MFT and then painted them with Picket Fence Crackle Paint.  Once dried, I applied a light coating of Distress Ink.  The next panel uses the Pearls of Wisdom Stamp Set and a bit of Simply Scallops cut from burlap.

note: You can see how to cut fabric (including burlap) with your Die-namics with perfectly smoothed, non raggedy edges in this video.


I've cut two tickets with the Just the Ticket Die-namics and stamped them with two of the coordinating stamps.  The word ticket was colored, just ever so lightly with my R11 marker and then given a generous helping of distress ink.  The ticket tucked behind has the tiniest heart from the Notched Tag Die-namics stitched onto it.   The next panel uses the Eiffel Tower Die-namics and cluster of pennants created using the Mix & Match Banners which I've cut longer using this technique here....


Oh my goodness, you've made it to the end! Hooray! Here's the last two panels.  I've used the sweet and tiny Die-namics Open Scallop Doily Duo and added a small burlap heart cut with the heart from Homespun Birdhouse Die-namics.  The very final panel uses one of my all time favorites, Own Your Story.  


This was a total blast to make, and I'm telling you ladies, collect those Die-namics!  I'll hope to see you tonight over on the MFT Forum for tonight's New Release Party and a little shopping over in the MFT Boutique.

Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for a full listing of designers with previews for you today.



36 Comments    Post a Comment:

KelliJo said...

WOW Jo!! this is SO breath takingly AWESOME!!! I have done one of these printer trays and NO WAY came close to how gorgeous this one is, so I KNOW how much time this took.... WOW!!! The recipient is ONE LUCKY DUCKY who will TOTALL treasure it, if it's going where I THINK it's going, there will be tears of JOY!!!!

mplsbetty said...

That is just beautiful!

StampOwl said...

gorgeous Joanne

zehra said...

OMG, your talent is amazing, I do not have words to express the beauty I just saw TFS, this is lovely

Megan McDonald said...

Wonderful, Beautiful.

crafternz said...

Wow...love, love the project and the use of dienamics...thanks for the inspiration.

Clarissa said...

That is so lovely and so much work but well worth it. Stunning result!!

Maria C said...

Wonderful job...love it!

Cindi said...

Wow this is stunning! Love the colors of the papers you picked.

Debbie Carriere said...

GORGEOUS!!!!! Love all the tricks you incorporated and all the texture and all the Die-namics and all the loveliness :). Lucky recipient ;)

Angel said...

I've always wanted to make one of these!!! Absolutely gorgeous!!!

Kristy Hansen said...

I can see why it took all weekend. A sale like this one is great. I love the designs you did in each section. and having a collection of dies lets your imagination run wild. It will be a treasured to keepsake for the person that gets it. Lovely! ksh

wendy said...

WHOW !!! so beautiful..you did an amazing job ! I have a similar one waiting for me in the closet, I purchased it to make one for my graduating daughter this spring...thanks for the inspiration...

Jessica said...

this is just beyond beautiful!!! love all the dies, the little details in each box are so amazing! :)

Lori Turner said...

OMGOSH! This is GORGEOUS...

Coleen said...

Wow, this is absolutely stunning!

Nancy Thomas said...

Joanne - this is truly a special project - I really appreciate the care and attention to details on this. Beautiful.

Elle said...

OMG this is so beautiful!

Connie and Jack said...

What a great project. Love it!
--- Connie C.

stampingbowd said...

GORGEOUS!!!! Love this tray!!! I keep looking at the trays but I am not quite ready yet. You are an inspiration!!!!

Karen Giron said...

I'm utterly speechless! Oh my word, this is SO pretty! What a fantastic project and that is crazy that tray was in clearance! What?? Beautiful job, Joanne!

Luv2talk said...

What a great out-of-the-BOX project. LOL. Great inspiration, for sure!

Purple Princess said...

What a really neat project! I like how you filled each of the squares... especially the vertical sentiment.. fit perfectly!

CraftyMomOf3 said...

I am in awe my darling friend...simply IN AWE!!!

XOXO!

Lisa H. said...

seriously...WOW!!!! Oh, my....I don't know what to say. beyond beautiful Joanne. I have had one of these trays sitting in my stash...I've got to get it out and create something with it. thanks for sharing your beautiful work.

Rachel G said...

OH MY GOODNESS! THIS IS A M A Z I N G! You have taken the QUEEN status from Jody..hehe.

Kim said...

AMAZING. Stunningly beautiful, and then some! I LOVELOVELOVE it!

Jackie Pedro said...

This is G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S! I'm jealous of the lucky recipient!!!

Jodi Collins said...

WOW! This is AMAZING...I can't even stand the gorgeousness!!

Trisha said...

Wow, Joanne, your printers tray is incredible. Looks like you used just about everything new. I would love this on my wall.

Simply Sandy said...

what a great tray! So pretty love the use of pastels!

Jody Morrow said...

GORGEOUS, Joanne. What a work of heart! SO beautiful.

Michele Boyer said...

This is amazing, Joanne! Every little cubby is full of creativity! Love it!

Karen Motz said...

This is incredible Joanne!!!!!! WOW...what a stunning project!!!

Kristii said...

What a fabulous project!!! Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for joining in on monthly challenge at Glitz Design!!!

Lea L. said...

This is such a cool project!! Great use of the Beautiful Dreamer collection! Thanks for joining us in the February Glitz Design blog challenge!!

 
 

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