Tuesday 3 January 2012

MFT Pre-release Pep Rally - Berry Sweet

Now that we've teased and tempted you all week long, it's almost time for you to shop for your favorite Brand Spankin' New products from MFT. But first... it's time for our Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release Pep Rally! Our Design Team has been busy creating jaw-dropping and inspiring projects for you, and we've saved the best for last. 

We've taken an in-depth look at this month's Die-namics, while re-visiting the amazing sets being released tonight at 10 PM EST RIGHT HERE in the MFT Boutique. And while we are at it, how about we make your life even easier with a "cheat sheet" of all that's new?  Head over to the MFT Blog to print out a shopping list. 

I made up a little project using Pure Innocence Berry Sweet.  I decided to create an explosion box (I found the directions in the resources section on Splitcoast Stampers) and put a Berry Box inside as the surprise.  I also made a matching card.


The card uses Karen's Sweet Sunday sketch challenge from this week as well as some Jillibean Soup papers.  I used the new Jumbo Monarch Border Die-namics for the vertical element in my sketch.


Here's the top of my explosion box.  I used the smallest die in the new Oval Decorative Doily Duo Die-namics and layered it with the oval from the Well Worn Greetings Die-namics.  To make the strawberry for the top, I cut one panel off of the Berry Box Die-namics and rounded the top.  Then I cut the stem portion of the die in half and rounded the top of it as well.  I thought it looked kind of cute as a box topper.


Once you remove the lid of the box, it pops open (thus why it's called an "explosion" box) and you can see my berry box inside.


I also stamped a sentiment from the set in both black and red ink (by selectively inking) and adhered it to the bottom of my box.


And here's a close-up of the new Berry Box - isn't it cute?  I love the debossed seeds!



Here are the details about the upcoming release on January 3rd at 10 PM EST:
  • You can attend the New Release Party on January 3rd 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 January 3rd at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
  • You have just a few more hours to submit your entry for this month's guest designer contest.  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 designers' posts 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 January 3rd just before the release party, on the MFT blog.





37 comments:

Ana Carolina Little said...

Love your papers!!! Very cute card!!!

zehra said...

So gorgeous, lovely card and box

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

so adorable

Crystal R said...

Great explosion box. I love how you used what are traditionally Christmas colours to make this card. I always have a hard time doing that.

Papercrafting Beach Bum said...

As if the box on the outside isn't cute enough, it explodes to even more cuteness inside! Thanks for sharing :D

StampOwl said...

adorable ... love your strawberry box, and the PI's strawberry dress :)

Sarah Gough said...

The strawberry on the top of the box is so cute!

Gabby said...

Cute carda and gift box! Love the image and I like your choice of colors/papers. :)

Inge Groot said...

Such an adorable card and that little explosion box is just too cute!

tanja said...

It's such a lovely card box love it xxxx tanja

Beth said...

Such a cute card and gift, I love the papers and layout you've used on your card - fab! Thanks for the inspiration this week!

Love Beth xx

Susan said...

I've never seen an explosion box before - so cute!

Kristy Hansen said...

You all have made some amazing creations using the strawberry sets. Love yours. ksh

Lisa H. said...

sooooo so cute. love the box and all the fun extras. nicely, done Kerry.

Angel said...

darling project! love the strawberry box topper!

Miriam Prantner said...

Such a cute set! Love the red houndstooth paper, and how you decorated the top of the box. Great work!

stampingbowd said...

I love explosion boxes!!! Your colors are wonderful!!! Great projects! Fun surprise in your box!

Jan Garber said...

What a special gift box for a very special gift! Adorable card, too! Love the reds!

Debbie Carriere said...

Oh, so sweet!! Love the card and the box is a fantastic idea!!!

jan farnworth said...

what a sweet card she is just adorable and that strawberry die has so much potential for a lot of neat projects.

Shannon said...

Love the exploding box!

Tricia T said...

So many fun ideas today! I love your explosion box!

Pamela A said...

Sooo loving this project. Love the little sentiment added to the bottom of the box - super sweet! Great JOB!

Tanya said...

this is adorable! I totally love your coloring, especially on her dress.

Marta said...

Love both projects! The explosion box is adorable :)

Marta
sassyscraps1@yahoo.com

Dawn said...

So adorable Kerry!

Dawn said...

So adorable Kerry!

Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh) said...

What a great idea to put a berry inside that box! Your coloring of PI is fabulous!

Tracey said...

A fantastic gift set!

Teresa said...

Beautiful card! The papers are wonderful and the shading on her dress makes me swoon!

Clarissa said...

Awww...lovely idea, and your colouring on her dress is amazing!

Darlene L said...

Love how you colored her dress. Beautiful card:)

Sparkly Engineer said...

Beautiful coloring on your little girl and her dress and your box made me smile. What a happy project.

Trisha said...

Nice job, Kerry. Love your pop up box.

Kimberly Gajewski said...

This is darling Kerry! Your box is sensational! :D

Jodi Collins said...

OOOOOH! How FUN! LOVE the explosion box!

Michele Boyer said...

So sweet! Love the box!

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