Monday, August 13, 2012

remember the MOMENT...MFT Creative Challenge

***WARNING***   This post contains MANY photos! Hope you sit back, relax and enjoy! :) 

Hi there! Welcome to the August MFT Design Team Creative Challenge! Just in case you are not familiar, the MFT Design Team Creative Challenge is a monthly feature, where we are challenged to explore our creative side using a specific theme, product, or technique. This month, we were challenged to create a mini-book. Be sure to check out the MFT Blog for a list of all participating designers who have put their MFT stamps and/or Die-namics dies to work to create a mini book for you today!
I made this mini-book for Connor to give to Emily as it features photos that were taken this past Spring for her Senior Prom. 

Let's get started...

I stamped a combination of a few of the fab sentiments from the Die-namics Behind the Camera Stamp Die & Stamp Set on the cover; partially on the actual patterned paper and I highlighted the word MOMENT by stamping the image on a Die-namics Sentiments Strips die.
Love the combination of the Die-namics Leafy Flourish and the Die-namics Medium Leafy Flourish along with a trio of Roses cut using Die-namics Mini Royal Roses and the Die-namics Royal Rose.
page 1 ~ I stamped a sentiment from MFT Complimentary Greetings on a die cut that was made using Die-namics Layered Heart. The sweet little bird is from the Die-namics Contempo Cage & Stamp Set. 
Using two of the three dies from Die-namics Hearts a Plenty and added a glittered kissed Royal Rose in the center.
page 2 ~ Features a combination of a beautiful MFT Natural Button and a MFT Pink Lemonade Button bordering a doily made using one of the four doilies from the Die-namics Mini Doily Circles and a Royal Rose.
I stamped one of the three beautiful butterfly from the MFT Inspired by Butterflies using VersaMark ink on a coordinating vellum die cut, embossed with white embossing powder and stitched on the smallest die cut heart that was made using Die-namics Hearts a Plenty.
page 3 ~ Features another one of the three beautiful butterfly from the MFT Inspired by Butterflies. I stamped a sentiment from the Die-namics Polka Dot Greetings Die & Stamp Set DUO on the coordinating label die then layered it on top of a die cut label made from the Die-namics Textile Rectangle & Stamp Set.
This butterfly was made repeating the previous steps. Love those elegant butterflies!
Using Die-namics Botanical Beauty, I made a blossom out of the print patterned paper and finished it off with a Royal Rose.
page 4 ~ Features another wonderful sentiment from the Die-namics Polka Dot Greetings Die & Stamp Set DUO that was stamped on a die cut piece made using a Die-namics Fishtail Flags STAX die.
The beautiful blossom was made using Die-namics Plentiful Petals:
page 5 ~ Features the last of the three beautiful butterflies from the MFT Inspired by Butterflies set along with a bird cage die cut made using the Die-namics Contempo Cage & Stamp Set. 
page 6 ~ Features a combination a corrugated die cut heart, a die cut blossom and sweet sentiment.
The blossom was made using Die-namics Upsy-Daisy and the sentiment is another one of the many from the Die-namics Behind the Camera Stamp Die & Stamp Set.
page 7 ~ I just love all the larger font sized sentiments contained within the MFT Complimentary Greetings.
I stamped the MFT Complimentary Greetings sentiment on a label made using the die from the Die-namics Textile Rectangle & Stamp Set then layered it on a doily that was cut using the Die-namics OVAL Decorative Doily.
I added a tissue paper Rose made using Die-namics Layered Rose along with a few Royal Roses:
and last but not least, page 8 ~
I stamped a fun sentiment from the Die-namics Behind the Camera Stamp Die & Stamp Set, cut using a Die-namics Circle STAX Set 1 then layered on top of a doily cut using a Die-namics Dainty Doily DUO die.
Thanks so much for visiting! Hope you enjoyed my mini as much as I enjoyed creating it! Remember to check out the MFT Blog for a list of all participating designers who have put their MFT stamps and/or Die-namics dies to work to create a mini book for you today!

Be Sweet :)
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76 comments:

  1. Mona, Emily is one lucky girl to be receiving this GORGEOUS mini book! So many BEAUTIFUL elements but I especially love the vellum butterflies and gorgeous flowers! Each page is more FABULOUS than the next!

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  2. Fabulous mini album! LOVE those butterflies! I am off to MFT right now!!

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  3. Oh my!!! I love this! It's so elegant and sweet at the same time. The vellum butterflies are fantastic!! What a treasure!

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  4. Mona, this is your best project ever! Absolutely gorgeous! Every page is a masterpiece! What a wonderful keepsake and a great way to show off these products! Double WOW!

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  5. This is gorgeous Mona, especially love those sparkly flowers

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  6. Mona this is incredible!! You've created such a beautiful keepsake for Emily - she is going to be delighted and will treasure it I'm sure. I love all the flowers, sentiments and those delicate butterflies - WOW! Going back for another look now ;)))

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  7. Absolutely incredible, Mona! I'm speechless!

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  8. Wow, so much beauty in one fabulous project! Wow, looks like you put alot of work and love into this one! I love all the gorgeous dies everywhere! I want them all after seeing this! Mona, you are so talented! TFS!

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  9. Mona, this is really phenomenal! One of your best projects ever! I love the sweet elegance and the lovely sentiments and gorgeous embellishments! What a keepsake! Thanks so much for this wonderful surprise this morning!

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  10. Just beautiful! So many wonderful details. Those butterflies are so pretty.

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  11. So happy to see this mini album by you!!! Sue is right, Emily is a very lucky girl to be receiving this beauty. Each page is a delight and you know I love your sparkly roses. :D This is the most exquisite eye candy. TFS!

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  12. Wow Mona, every page is a work of art! What a handsome couple too, you must both be so proud! I love all the different die cuts you used, all the sweet little blossoms and flourishes, frames and doilies make for a very special keepsake. Stunning!

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  13. OMG, Mona, every page is just magnificent! This is such a gorgeous project! I love all the beautiful dies and gorgeous flowers! The photos are absolutely darling! Great job showing these fabulous products!

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  14. Love it so much, what a wonderful keepsake. It has so many lovely elements.
    Also congrats on your fabulous publication in the Simply cards and Papercrafts mag. Got to get more MFT.

    Hugs Carol xx

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  15. This mini book is so gorgeous, Mona! So beautiful and inspiring! Emily is so lucky to receive it!

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  16. Mona, your mini-album is just filled with gorgeous details! Every page is so gorgeous and uses all these dies so beautifully! It really makes me smile! Thanks for making this morning so grand!

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  17. wonderful mini album! Love the design paper that you used and the soft colors! Thanks for sharing it!

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  18. It's so wonderful minialbum!! I love all the flowers and butterflies!

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  19. every single detail is gorgeous! wow! what an amazing album. LOOOVE how you did those butterflies!

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  20. Okay, that post is jut CRAZY!!! The photos alone are beautiful but when you sprinkle your Mona dust all over them they become magical. This young lady is going to treasure this FOREVER!! All the elements, the thoughtfulness, the special photos of this special time ~ you are a total sweetheart!

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  21. Follow that!!! WOW!! This is just gorgeous ... Emily is one lucky lady ... I adore everything here from the beautiful backgrounds you created to those gorgeous die cuts ... stunning and very very beautiful ...

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  22. Wow Mona this is just absolutely GORGEOUS! All the little detail...breathtaking! Love every page!

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  23. WOW girl! Where do I start? I LOVE it! From the sweet vellum butterflies to the beautiful handmade flowers...this is fabulous. Each page is filled with all those amazing Die-namics placed with love and perfection. I am sure that Connor appreciates you making such a treasure for him and Emily. :)

    Hugs~

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  24. OMG. I have no words! Stunning doesn't seem like enough, but that's exactly what it is!

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  25. You and Heather have just pushed this royal rose die into my shopping cart LOL! Gorgeous mini book and Emily will treasure this. Such great pics of the two of them. Very pretty Mona!

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  26. Stunning work showcasing these amazing dies!! Love all the fabulous details from the stenciled modeling paste to the liquid pearls! I'd love to know how you get the backs of your eyelets to be so beautiful - mine always split unevenly. Thanks for the inspiration, Mona!! ~ Blessings, Tracey

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  27. Gorgeous album. Love the butterfiles stamped on vellum. Each page is just beautiful with all the details. TFS

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  28. OMG, Mona, this mini album is absolutely magnificent! My favorite part are those gorgeous vellum butterflies and your beautiful flowers! What a special gift for Emily!

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  29. Wow, Mona! I don't think I've seen another project more beautiful than this! So stunning! All these MFT dies look so gorgeous! TFS!

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  30. What a beautiful way to remember a very special day....lovely photos Mona for a really pretty album! My girl graduates this year...looking forward to getting pretty shots too :)

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  31. Awww this is super sweet mini. Love the pretty details.

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  32. This past spring??? I love his hair! He is a very brave young man! And a wonderful guy to let so many pictures be taken! It's a beautiful little book that I'm sure Emily will treasure forever!

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  33. Mona, you are the best! This mini album is jaw dropping and what a wonderful gift for Connor and Emily! Every page is just magnificent! I now want every single die you used on this project and I just wish I had the talent to put it all together as creatively as you have! Thanks for this inspiring project!

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  34. So jaw dropping, Mona! Phenomenal project; every page is a masterpiece! So much work went into this beautiful album! This makes me want to buy all these wonderful MFT products! All I can say is WOW!

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  35. OMG, Mona, this is so beautiful!

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  36. Wow, wow, wow what a fabulous album you've created Mona! I also love all the glitter on the flowers...yummie!!!

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  37. What a beautiful project, Mona!

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  38. Mona it's amazing to see how you captured this special moment of their lives in a wonderful way. They are a lovely couple:) The photos speak for itself and your choice of papers and embellishments is stunning. Not too much; just perfect. This is a precious keepsake; I am sure they will cherish this album!

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  39. Wow, I never new MFT has so many amazing dies! Your mini-book is so breathtaking, Mona! Pure elegance and what a way to remember this special occasion! I could look at these pages all day! TFS!

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  40. Absolutely stunning! Gorgeous use of all these amazing dies! This is an incredible keepsake!

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  41. Wow,wow and wow, Mona!! Gorgeous album!! Love the vellum butterflies and the flowers!!

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  42. So gorgeous and it looks so professional!!

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  43. Mona I have a new favorite! I probably say that every time but this time I mean it! This is beyond gorgeous!

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  44. GORGEOUS, absolutely in every way!!! Incredibly creative and very elegant! Love seeing how you used all these awesome dies! Really inspiring! MFT should feature this project for on their home page! TFS!

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  45. Mona, this is so beautiful! I just love what you did with every page! Such beautiful eye candy!! TFS!

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  46. This is amazing, so soft and beautiful, love all the details you added.

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  47. Wow, Mona, all I can say is THIS IS INCREDIBLE! MFT must love seeing their products looking so fabulous!

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  48. Stunning project, Mona! Emily is so lucky to receive such an incredible keepsake! I love all the beautiful dies and gorgeous flowers! Absolutely breathtaking!

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  49. Wow Mona, this is elegant. I love the vintage look of this mini book. What a beautiful job and lots of hard work went into this.

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  50. Mona, this is jaw dropping!!! Absolutely magnificent! I really love the vellum butterflies and the beautiful dies! Great photos too!

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  51. Mona!!! You once again have outdone yourself. This is breathtaking! Emily is so lucky to have you preserve her memories in such an amazing fashion. I love the use of the glitter on the roses. Did you just edge the roses in glue before the glitter? This is really awesome. It almost makes them look candied in a way. I also absolutely adore the butterflies. I am a huge butterfly fan myself. I might have to get this die namic set now. Another to add to my overwhelming wish list lol!

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  52. Amazing mini album, Mona! I love all the beautiful rolled roses and the pretty glitter! Oh, and those vellum butterflies are gorgeous! And you used so many beautiful dies; I want them all! Thanks for sharing the elegant and creative project!

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  53. Phenomenal project, Mona! I love each and every page! Those dies are so awesome; really love the pretty butterflies! You make MFT look so incredible! TFS!

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  54. A fabulous album you created with soo many beautiful elements on each page. What a wonderful keepsake full of treasured memories for Emily :)

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  55. Mona, this is a magnificent showcase of these neat dies from MFT! Everything is so perfect and so elegant! Emily is lucky to have this as a keepsake of their prom! Every page is a work of art!

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  56. So gorgeous! Love those gorgeous vellum butterflies! An absolutely magnificent project! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  57. Awesome project, Mona! One of your best ever! I love all the wonderful dies you used, especially the rolled roses! Also, those butterflies are magnificent!

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  58. Wow Mona, what a beautiful album! Love it!

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  59. Mona, your mini-album is so breathtaking! You are such a creative designer! I hope to learn your wonderful techniques and be able to create such beautiful things like this one day! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  60. WOW Mona.. Every page is so yummy. Candy for my eyes..

    Hugs~

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  61. Picking my jaw up off the floor!!!!! Love it all! Those sparkly flowers and vellum butterflies are fabulous! Emily is one lucky girl!

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  62. Love your mini album Mona! Really shows off your creativity and the wealth of beautiful products from MFT! My wishlist just doubled! TFS!

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  63. WOW! Mona I am in love with this album that you created! Absolutely STUNNING! I just adore your beautiful, romantic and ethereal style! I just get swept up in the beautiful details and textures! The embossed butterflies on velum are SO gorgeous!!! Such beautiful pics too!!! LOVE everything about it!
    Hugs,t

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  64. Absolutely mind blowing, Mona! So much beauty in one project! The perfect keepsake! Love the elegant die cuts and the sweet sentiments! So many gorgeous embellies everywhere! What a masterpiece! WOW!

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  65. What a fabulous album Mona. So many neat elements and layers... the flowers are just lovely... also love the background with the textures and distressing! The butterflies are gorgeous!

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  66. Wonderful mini album, Mona! I just adore those vellum butterflies! Darling photos too! This is absolutely incredible!

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  67. Oh my God, Mona, this is incredible!! I love all the different MFT die cuts you used especially the pretty flourishes! And those vellum butterflies are gorgeous! This is definitely your most beautiful project EVER!

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  68. Beautiful pics and designs! :)

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  69. Gorgeous, Mona, simply gorgeous! Amazing how many awesome dies that were used! This is a fabulous keepsake that Emily will cherish! Thanks for this inspiring project!

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  70. Mona, I am nearly speechless after seeing this divine mini-album! Every page is absolutely glorious! You have created a stunning keepsake! I love all the flowers, sentiments and the beautiful vellum butterflies! These dies are now a must-have! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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  71. Clunk! That was my jaw dropping and hitting my keyboard!!!! Wow, Mona, this is your most phenomenal project to date! I'm stunned! This is GORGEOUS! What a perfect keepsake! You are just amazing, girl!

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  72. Wonderful mini album, Mona! Emily will definitely treasure this beauty!

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  73. STUNNING! I can't think of another word to describe this gorgeous project! The pictures are so beautiful and you just added your special touch to them and made them even more beautiful. She is going to love this book!

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  74. Amazing mini-album - breathtakingly beautiful!

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