Thursday, April 28, 2011

MFTeasers-Day One!


It's day one of MFT teasers and today I'm sharing the newest Flapper Doodle - S.S. Flapper set.

How cute are they in their little motor boat!! I went for the old school look of a wooden boat and paper pieced practically the entire image, layer upon layer. Those skinny little arms were a challenge to cut out and I was afraid I'd amputate one by mistake, but patience and sharp scissors paid off! 

The patterned papers are from my October Afternoon Seaside paper pad and whatever wasn't paper pieced was coloured with copics. I just love how quick the Flappers are to colour. I added  a little metallic sparkle to the motor with my clear Spica glitter pen and layered some patterned waves with my catch a wave die-namic.

I used the smallest flower from the pretty posies die-namics for the accent on the sentiment and added a felt flat bottom cloud for dimension. The open scallop doily die-namic kind of acts like the sun in the background and see that new scalloped ribbon die-namic along the bottom...isn't it delish!!!

On the inside I stamped the sentiment "we're in the same boat" directly onto the scalloped ribbon die-namic and kept the rest quite simple.

Here are the details about the upcoming release on May 3 at 10 PM EST:
  • The MFT release is on May 3 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 on May 3 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 for stopping by!
Karen

39 comments:

Jody Morrow said...

Awwww, your card is SO cute. I love all the patterned papers and die cuts you used. SO sweet.

Eva said...

Karen, this is such a GORGEOUS card...so love the embossing, your perfect mix of papers, your coloring, everything is just amazing!

Jackie Pedro said...

Cute Cute Cute, Karen!!! Fun colors!

bernshwag said...

Adorable card Karen' so bright and Fun! I love how you incorporated all of the die-namics! Thanks for your inspiration...

Hugs,
Candi

Linda Suarez said...

Very cute! I love the papers you choose!

StampOwl said...

love everything about this

Inge Groot said...

Such a fun and bright card, love it!!!

lilscrappers said...

mmmm, polka dot waves :) I love it!

6Torres said...

How cute, I just want to buy all the dies.

Nancy Thomas said...

Oh my - your paper piecing is amazing - beautiful paper choices - a really fun card.

Dawn Easton said...

haha! Amputate! Love it! I can tell you that I would have! Scissors and I do not get along! So glad you had the patience to do that because it looks wonderful!! Love your card! So many fabulous details!

Megan said...

I love these colors! You know I'm so thrilled you're here--it's about time!! :)

Tinkerbeth said...

Beautiful card!

Jessica said...

this is so cute! love the colors and the fun patterns!

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

These colors are Fabulous and I love the waves! So adorable.

Lisa H. said...

bright and beautiful! looove this.

CraftyMomOf3 said...

Oh Karen!!! This is DARLING!! Your colors are brilliant!!! So fun, so texture rich and bright!!

Crafty Hugs!
Meredith

Kerry Johnson said...

Fabulous Karen!! I love your colour combo - that pop of yellow is SO perfect!!

wendy said...

too cute !!!

Crafty Math Chick said...

Love your use of the primary colors in this card, the waves made out of patterned paper is inspired!

Sherrie said...

So cute! Love the scene you created with all the dies!

Susan said...

What a fun card. Love the bright colors :)

Joanna McDonald said...

Love how you made the doily the
sun - that is unique!! And I love
the layer of waves made with your
design paper! A really sharp card!!

g said...

just darling inside & out! fab paper piecing & fussy cutting- i totally would've amputated am arm LOL!

Liz said...

perfect colors great cards I love it

Angel said...

So bright and fun! Love all the dienamics you used!

Barbara said...

Love your Flapper scene, Karen! That big ol' sun is fabulous!

krussellstudio said...

Oh my! That is sooo cute. Great job! Just the main image alone would be enough but with the other elements it's awesome.

Jan Garber said...

You pieced those skinny little arms? That's why I always look forward to seeing your amazing projects! Terrific card~

Anne Tussing said...

Great card!! LOVE all the paper piecing:)

Julie said...

Fabulous card Karen! Love those papers and that big scallop circle is just perfect! So excited to have you on the team!

Rachel G said...

What sweet waves! So cute~!

Anonymous said...

super cute card!! very fun!!

jennik

Shannon Guindon said...

My goodness, you are a patient woman cutting out those arms! Beautiful card!

Leslie said...

Happy to see their arms are intact...I had a plastic surgeon on standby! :) This is an awesome card my friend! I love all the layers and dimension and textures!!

Kim said...

love it!!!

Dana White said...

Oh my BFF I absolutely LOVE this card! You did an amazing job colouring these girls up!!

Jessie/knightrone said...

Great colors, papers, and paper piecing...the waves are fabulous, too...I just love it!!

Jodi Collins said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Fab papers and coloring!!!