May 4, 2013

Introducing the Vertical Frame Die-namics!


Welcome! It's day three of MFT teasers - I hope you're enjoying them as much as I am!

Today I'm going to share two projects made with a fab new Die-namics, the Vertical Frame Die-namics.

Be sure to stop by the MFT Blog for all the details about the May 7th release, inspirational teasers from the design team and how you can win big!

My cards today also feature the amazing new Steel Blue range of ink, cardstock and buttons. I really, really love this colour - it's so unique and goes with everything! I've cut a little off the sides of each card to mimic the proportions of the tall frame.

For my first card, I've used the Vertical Frame to frame some beautiful wildflowers from Lisa's new set. I cut the frame twice, once from cardstock, and once from paper to give it some strength. I stamped the flowers in Steel Blue and Black Licorice to give the posy some dimension. I've only adhered the die-cut flowers at the base of the frame, so they move a little - I love the natural feel this gives.

My sentiment is stamped on an Oval STAX and I've used the Distressed Background Blocks stamped in Steel Blue on the cardbase. The top of the frame is decorated with a Steel Blue button centered with a jewel embellishment.


One of the great things about the Vertical Frame is that both pieces it cuts at once are super cool! Inside my card I used the center from the front of the card as a mat for another die cut wildflower.


For my second card, I paired the Vertical Frame with the new Chalkboard Sentiments, this month's Triple Scoop set. These two products work PERFECTLY together!

For this card I cut the Vertical Frame twice, inserting the middle back in and using tape on the back to hold it together. I stamped the sentiment in white chalk ink, I love how soft it is on the Steel Blue background. The border is one of the new Dotted Scallop Border Trio, love this shape!

Again, on the inside, I've used more of the off cut from the center of the Vertical Frame as a panel, just trimming it to size. I really like to use all pieces of a Die-namic this way, no waste and less scraps for me to store! I thought this sentiment from Cheerful Blessings went well with the feel of the card and stamped it overtop the Distressed Background Block dots.

Here are the wonderful My Favorite Things goodies I've used today:





I'm also entering these into the Simon Challenge for Happy Mail cards :-)

Stamps: Peaceful Wildflowers, Chalkboard Sentiments, Cheerful Blessings (MFT Stamps) Paper: Charlottes Dream (Kaisercraft) Steel Blue, Smooth White (MFT Cardstock) Ink: Premium Dye Ink in Black Licorice, Steel Blue (MFT Stamps) Versamagic in Cloud White  Dies: MFT Die-namics - Vertical Frame, Oval STAX, Dotted Scallop Border Trio (MFT Stamps) Other: Steel Blue Buttons, Twine (MFT Stamps) Jewels


16 comments:

  1. Beautiful! Love the vertical frame die! Great colors too!

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  2. Fabulous!! I love the colors and the very cool dimension you created :)

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  3. What a clever use of the new vertical frame dienamic Sarah.Both projects are stunning.For me you go to the top of the class for today!

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  4. gorgeous cards love how you used the frame ...gorgeous

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  5. How pretty! I love the idea of using the frame like a shadow box!

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  6. That good day sentiment is absolutely wonderful. Pretty card.

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  7. OOO Sarah-these are just gorgeous! i can't wait to see the new steel blue ink & card in person! lovin' that new frame too!

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  8. These are just beautiful Sarah! I am loving the new Steel Blue!

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  9. I'm with you, that new blue is perfect with everything!
    God's blessings on your weekend,
    Sarah

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  10. These are beautiful! I love the colors and gorgeous designs.

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  11. I love this die - it is on my list!

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  12. What an amazing color combo. Love the patterned paper with the Steel Blue. So appealing to the eye. Soothing...thanks for sharing.

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  13. Wow! Amazing cards! Love those frames! Great color combo too!!

    Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog!

    hugs...
    Melissa

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