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.