Thursday, January 30, 2014

My Creative Time-Thrifty Thursday

Good morning!! Today, is Thrifty Thursday over at My Creative Time.

We are to create any project- card, scrapbook page, or anything, using scraps/leftovers or recycled items.

I decided to create a card with scraps I have in my scrap bin. I need to get better at using my scraps and this will really help me out! My bin is overflowing! LOL!

So here is what I came up with using my scraps along with everything I already had on hand.


For the card base, I used a freebie from KaDoodle Bug Designs: Hexagon Shaped Card. Unfortunately, it is no longer free but you can still purchase it. Instead of using the cut file's small hexagons, I used the MCT: Stitched Hexy Dies middle sized one. I found several coordinating scraps to cut them out of. Then I added white pen stitching and twine to the top.

Next, I cut the little bee girl out from SVG Cutting Files: Cute as Can Bee File set. I stamped her face using Peachy Keen Stamps: The Moodies Face Assortment. I colored the eyes with a Copic Marker and chalked her cheeks. I also added glossy accents to her bee hat (though it doesn't really show in the picture). I finished by added a few white gel pen accents to her hair and body.



I created the flower by using the shamrock die from MCT: You're My Pot of Gold Stamp Set and MCT: Stitched Daisy Die. I just layered several shamrocks together to create the flower. Then I used the stem and center from the daisy to put it all together. I really wanted to use the daisy but it was a little too big compared to her. I added glossy accents to the center and then put clear glitter on top. 

For the sentiment, I cut out a banner from MCT: Vintage Stitched Label Die out of Kraft paper. Then I cut out a smaller banner from the MCT: Chocolate Greetings Stamp Set. Then I stamped on the sentiment from the same set.

I finished by cutting out two small size hearts and one medium from the MCT: Stitched Layering Heart Dies. I then added them in various spot on the card. 

All products used:


Copic Markers
White Gelly Roll Pen
Glossy Accents
Clear Glitter
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Inkadinkadoo Chalk Ink
Spritz Twine

Please stop by the My Creative Time Blog to see more wonderful inspiration from the DT.

There is still a My Creative Time Challenge going on and we would love for you to play along.
Create a scrapbook page using this sketch below.
Emma would LOVE for you to use your My Creative Time stamps &/or dies.
 Please link up your project to Mr. Linky  at Emma's blog & leave a comment there.
 Deadline for challenge is Feb. 4th @ midnight PST.




Monday, January 27, 2014

Celebrate!!

Good morning!!

If you are looking for the My Creative Time-Made in Minutes please click here.

I have some exciting news to share with you all. Peachy Keen Stamps is announcing their design team today, which includes ME! I am so thrilled and honored to continue on this creative journey with PKS!!  Thank you to Kathy and the rest of the PKS crew for this amazing opportunity!!

I created this adorable little card to celebrate!!


I cut her out using SVG Cutting Files: Cupcake Girl. Then I added a cutie patootie face from PKS: Princess Face assortment. 


Next, I added the oh so adorable face onto the cupcake from PKS: Sweet on You Face assortment

All Products used:
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Colorbox Red Ink
Copic Markers
Recollection's Valentine Pattern Paper
Recollection's Pink Linen
Recollection's Kraft Card Stock
Core' Dinations Brown Card Stock
White Gelly Roll Pen
Recollection's Pearl

Thank you so much for stopping by!! Be sure to check out the Peachy Keen Blog to see the rest of the talented Peachy Keen Design Team for 2014.

My Creative Time-Made in Minutes

Happy Monday!! Today is Made in Minutes over at My Creative Time!

Here is what I came up with in 15 minutes!


I must admit that this was a bit of a challenge for me. I like to add a lot of detail and had to learn to simplify. Though I like how it turned out for being a quick project!

Step 1: I cut the little treat box from SVG Cutting Files: Mini Nugget Platform Bases. I then proceeded to fill the treat box with sweethearts candy. This took me about three minutes total to cut it out and put it together.

Step: 2:  I cut the large heart from MCT: Sweethearts & XOXO dies. Then I added an adorable Peachy Keen Stamps: Sweet On You face to it. I colored the eyes with Copic Markers and added chalk ink to the cheeks. This all took about four minutes. 




Step 3: I cut out 5 smaller pink hearts from the MCT: Sweethearts & XOXO dies and 4 smaller red hearts from MCT: 4x4 Journal Die & More. Then I adhered them to the box. This took around three minutes. 

 Step 4: I cut out a sentiment banner from MCT: Chocolate Greetings Stamp set and then added the sentiment from MCT: Once Upon a Time Stamp Set. Next, I cut out two more little hearts to add to the banner. This took around three minutes.

Step: 5 I finished the projects by adding pearl accents to the hearts and twine. This took a couple of minutes.


Products Used:

 Sweethearts & XOXO dies
Chocolate Greeting Stamp Set
Once Upon a Time... Stamp Set
4x4 Journal Die and More

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Inkadinkadoo's Chalk Ink
White Gel Pen
Recollection's Pearls
Recollection's red cardstock
Recollection's Valentine Pattern Paper
Acetate Paper
Spritz Twine
Copic Markers.

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope I have given you an idea of something you can make fairly quick for the upcoming Valentine's Day. 

For more inspiration, head on over to the My Creative Time Blog to see all the other wonderful design team projects.


There is still a My Creative Time Challenge going on and we would love for you to play along.
Create a scrapbook page using this sketch below.
Emma would LOVE for you to use your My Creative Time stamps &/or dies.
 Please link up your project to Mr. Linky  at Emma's blog & leave a comment there.
 Deadline for challenge is Feb. 4th @ midnight PST.



Thursday, January 23, 2014

My Creative Time-Sketch Challenge

Good morning! Today we are having a sketch challenge over at My Creative Time




So here is what I came up with based on the sketch. I took certain elements from it and changed them up a bit. Which really helped me come up with this whimsical layout. 


I am so behind on my scrapbook layouts!! Though for some reason I have been having a urge to scrap these particular photos from when my hubby surprised us with his R&R right before my son's third birthday. It was so nice to have him home for a bit after he had already been gone almost 9 months. R&R's are so wonderful but never long enough.


I used Recollections: Kraft card stock for the base and added white gel pen stitching. Next, I created the backgrounds with Recollections: Pink Linen and DCWV: Chevron/Notebook papers.

Then I used a mass amount of My Creative Time Products to add character to the layout. I loved how they all flowed together so wonderfully! 

Just in case you are wondering, I left the journal card blank to take a picture and then filled it in after the fact. At times, my journaling is very personal and so I just decided not to share it at this time. 

Below in the product list you can click on each MCT product used and it will take you directly to each item in the shop.


Products used:

Stamps

Dies
MCT: 4x4 Journal & More Die (banner and tiny hearts)

Other products used
DCVW: Sunday Afternoon Pattern Papers
Recollections: Kraft and Pink Linen Papers
White Gelly Roll Pen
Memento: Rose Bud Ink
Memento: Tuxedo Black
Colorbox: Light Blue Ink
American Crafts: Dark Pink and White Twine

Thank you so much for stopping by!!  Please head on over to the My Creative Time Blog to see the rest of the DT's creations for more inspiration!! Also, there you will find all the information on the current challenge. 

I am so looking forward to seeing all your projects and how you interpret this sketch!! 

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***SALE ALERT***
ALSO, DON'T FORGET that there is still a sale going on for the MCT 29th Release!  Use the code:  NEWYEAR2014 to receive 20% off your entire purchase! Sale applies to "IN-STOCK" ITEMS ONLY! Sale ends on Jan 24th @ midnight PST! So head on over to the My Creative Time Shoppeto get your items before the sale runs out!! 










Monday, January 20, 2014

My Creative Time- Scrapping the Little Things

Happy Monday!! Today, is my first time joining in on Scrapping the Little Things over at My Creative Time.


I had so much fun creating this layout!! I love how Emma's products really help to bring my scrapbook layouts to another level. They are so easy and fun to work with! Plus, they are so versatile!! The possibilities are endless!!


As you have probably already read, this is my youngest son when he was just 7 weeks old. I so wish they could stay this little for a bit longer. 

I had done a little photo shoot with him and some blocks I had gotten from the dollar area in Target. Since they only stay little once, I wanted to capture as much as I could!


After I had created the base of my layout using card stock, pattern paper, and my photo, I started to embellished it with My Creative Time products.



I added little hearts from the MCT: Sweethearts and XOXO dies to the corners of the pattern paper.

Then I stamped a sentiment from MCT: Puffy Hearts For You onto the MCT: Stitched Tab Die. I finished the tab by adding little hearts from the MCT: 4x4 Journal and More Die Set.


I jazzed up the ribbon by adhering a bunch of xoxo's from the MCT: Sweethearts and XOXO dies. Then I cut out three different size hearts from the same set using card stock and burlap paper.

Lastly, I stamped on his name and age using the letters and a number from the MCT: Just Simply Live Stamp Set onto cut outs from the MCT: Stitched and Curly Label Dies. Once again, I added two little hearts from the MCT: 4x4 Journal and More Die set.

Below I have listed everything I used to create this layout. Plus, all the links will take you directly to each My Creative Time product.

Products used:
My Mind's Eye: Love Collection Pattern Papers
Recollections Card Stock
Recollections Burlap Paper
White Gelly Roll Pen
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Cricut Art Philosophy (banners)
Cricut Birthday Bash (postage stamp background)
Brads and ribbon from my stash

Thank you so much for stopping by!! Please head on over to the My Creative Time Blog to see the rest of the DT's creations for today!! 
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***SALE ALERT***
ALSO, DON'T FORGET that there is still a sale going on for the MCT 29th Release!  Use the code:  NEWYEAR2014 to receive 20% off your entire purchase! Sale applies to "IN-STOCK" ITEMS ONLY! Sale ends on Jan 24th @ midnight PST! So head on over to the My Creative Time Shoppe to get your items before the sale runs out!! 





Friday, January 17, 2014

My Creative Time 29th Release Blog Hop


Hello! Hope you're enjoying the hop so far with this fabulous release!! You should have arrived from Ruthie's Blog, if not, please head HERE to start at the beginning. 

I'm so excited to share my project using the "Winter Flakes" and "You're So Cool". Which are both available now!! They are both a must have as well as the rest of the release, so go to the My Creative Time Shoppe and gets yours before they are all sold out!! 




I had so much fun creating this card!! Love these snow flakes!!!


I first cut the card base out from Lori Whitlock's Scallop Center Step Card. Then I created the faux stitching all around the edges of the Kraft card. Then I glued down the pattern paper. I finished off the base of the card using some American Crafts twine to cover up a blank spot below the center.

Then I started to create my embellishments. I cut the MCT: Stitched Doily out of Vellum first. Next, I cut the large snowflake from SVG cutting files out using Glitter paper from American Crafts. Instead of cutting the center out with my cutting machine, I cut out the circle from MCT: Scallop & Stitched Circle Die. Lastly, I stamped onto the circle from Peachy Keen Stamps: Sweet on You Face Assortment.


Once, I got my center done, I cut the largest and middle flakes from the new MCT: Winter Flakes out using the same American Crafts Glitter Paper. This time I cut a smaller circle for the faces from the MCT: Build a Banner Kit. Once again, I stamped different faces on each one from the Peachy Keen: Sweet On You Face Assortment.



Last, I stamped the sentiment from the MCT: You're So Cool Stamp Set on to a cut out from the MCT: Vintage Label Die. Then I adhered it all to the card!





All products used:
SVG Cutting Files Snowflake
LW-Center Scallop Step Card
AC Ocean and White Glitter Paper
AC Light Blue and White Twine
Copic Markers
White Gelly Roll Pen
Stardust Gelly Roll Pen
Little Yellow Bicycle Pattern Paper
Memento: Tuxedo Black and Bahama Blue inks
Queen and Co. Jewels
Recolletions Kraft Paper
Recollections Vellumn

***BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY***
For our blog hop giveaway, Emma is giving away a $50 gift card to the "My Creative Time" store to ONE LUCKY winner! ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the better chance you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner! 

**EXCITING NEWS**
Since Emma didn't get to celebrate her 3rd year Anniversary in December (2013), she decided to celebrate it this month w/an EXTRA SPECIAL "FREEBIE" for THIS WEEKEND ONLY! YEP, for the FIRST TIME, the freebie will be a "DIE & a stamp"! So, you will get THIS ADORABLE set in your packages w/your purchase for THIS WEEKEND ONLY starting Fri, Jan 17th thru Sun Jan 19th ending at midnight PST! If you miss out on it, Emma will have it available for purchase in her store on Mon. Jan 20th! 


***SALE ALERT***
ALSO, DON'T FORGET our sale that is starting RIGHT NOW! Use the code:  NEWYEAR2014 to receive 20% off your entire purchase! Sale ends on Jan 24th @ midnight PST! 


Thank you so much for stopping by!! Now please head on over to Liz's Blog!! 


Blog Hop Order: 



Thursday, January 16, 2014

My Creative Time Sneak Peeks Day #4


Hello and welcome to the 4th and final day of My Creative Time Sneak Peeks for the 29th release!! I am so excited to share this last project with you all!! You are going to love these set of dies!! 




Today we will be sneak peeking "Stitched Surprise Pop Out Card" & "Stitched Gift Card Pocket Die".

I had so much fun working with this set of dies and made a little shaker gift card holder. 

For the front, I decorated it with snow flakes from the new "Winter Flakes", little hearts from the "Stitched Sweethearts & XOXO", and Recollections Pearls.

I then stamped the sentiment from the "You're So Cool" stamp set on to a cut out from the MCT: Vintage Label Die.



I stamped and paper pieced the adorable little snowman from the "You're So Cool" stamp set using Tuxedo Black, Tangelo, and Lady Bug Red Memento Inks. Then I added a bit of shadow to him with a Copic marker. I just love his aviator glasses!! EEK! 

Once I constructed the shaker front I filled it up with glitter that I purchased from Hobby Lobby, attached it to the back, and then I had an instant shaker card.


I finished the project by stamping the next sentiment also from "You're So Cool" onto the cut out from the larger MCT: Square Stitched Goody Die.

Then I added the "Stitch Gift Card Pocket" on the back of the shaker part and then added more snowflakes.

All products used:
Tangelo, Tuxedo Black, and Lady Bug Memento Inks
Recollections Pearls
My Minds Eye Pattern Paper
Recollections Kraft and Red Card stock
Recollections Pop Dots
Acetate Paper
Hobby Lobby Glitter
Copic Marker


***Sneak Peek giveaway!***
We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday & the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday in her video!
ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the better chance you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner! 
For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime!
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE & let's start spreading the word! ;

**EXCITING NEWS**
Since Emma didn't get to celebrate her 3rd year Anniversary in December (2013), she decided to celebrate it this month w/an EXTRA SPECIAL "FREEBIE" for THIS WEEKEND ONLY! YEP, for the FIRST TIME, the freebie will be a "DIE & a stamp"! So, you will get THIS ADORABLE set in your packages w/your purchase for THIS WEEKEND ONLY starting Fri, Jan 17th through Sun Jan 19th ending at midnight PST! If you miss out on it, Emma will have it available for purchase in her store on Mon. Jan 20th!


Thank you so much for stopping by!! I have really enjoyed sharing all my sneak peeks with everyone!! This is such a fabulous release!! 

Please join us tomorrow @ 8 a.m. PST for the MCT 29th Release Blog Hop!! 

Also, please don't forget to visit Emma's Blog to check out the rest of the sneak peeks by the fabulous DT.


Wednesday, January 15, 2014

MCT Sneak Peek Day #3

Good morning! Welcome to day 3 of the My Creative Time Sneak Peeks for the new 29th release! Emma's has really outdone her self with these amazing new products!! You are going to love each and every one!!

Today we will be sneak peeking "Once Upon a Time",  "Stitch paper plane die", and "Plane & simple"


I created a card to share with you using the amazing little "Stitch paper plane die & "Plane & Simple". Once again these are a must have!! So many creative ways you can use the little plane and that heart line!


For the background I used, MCT: Cartoon Cloud Background Stamp with a light blue Colorbox ink.
I then created the notebook paper look using the MCT: Fun Stitched Edges

Then I added the MCT: Cartoon Cloud die cuts with the sentiments from "Plane and Simple".


I just had to use the new little MCT: Stitch Envelope! So darn adorable!! I accented it by layering the inside of it and then adding a little heart from MCT: Stitched Button Dies.

The accent strip I created with MCT: Fun Stitched Edges as well! 
To give it a little sparkle, I used red sequins and ribbon that I purchased from Wally World. 

All products used:

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Colorbox Light Blue Ink
Gelly Roll White Pen
Red Sequin Ribbon
Recollections Cardstock


***BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY***
For our blog hop giveaway, Emma is giving away a $50 gift card to the "My Creative Time" store to ONE LUCKY winner! ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the better chance you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner! 

**EXCITING NEWS**
Since Emma didn't get to celebrate her 3rd year Anniversary in December (2013), she decided to celebrate it this month w/an EXTRA SPECIAL "FREEBIE" for THIS WEEKEND ONLY! YEP, for the FIRST TIME, the freebie will be a "DIE & a stamp"! So, you will get THIS ADORABLE set in your packages w/your purchase for THIS WEEKEND ONLY starting Fri, Jan 17th thru Sun Jan 19th ending at midnight PST! If you miss out on it, Emma will have it available for purchase in her store on Mon. Jan 20th! 

***SALE ALERT***
ALSO, DON'T FORGET our sale that is starting RIGHT NOW! Use the code:  NEWYEAR2014 to receive 20% off your entire purchase! Sale ends on Jan 24th @ midnight PST! 

Thank you so much for stopping by!! Please don't forget to check back tomorrow on Emma's blog for more fabulous sneak peeks!! I hope you have a crafty day!!

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

My Creative Time Sneak Peek Day #2


Welcome to day 2 of the My Creative Time Sneak Peeks for the new 29th release! Emma's has really outdone her self with these amazing new products!! You are going to love each and every one!!


Today we will be sneak peeking "Puffy Hearts Just For You", "Stitch Sweethearts & XOXO",  & "Mini Stitch Envelope".



I have an adorable little bear shaped card to share with you all that showcases the "Puffy Hearts Just for You", "Stitch Sweethearts & XOXO", and few other wonderful MCT dies. 

The lovely little stitched hearts the bear is holding and the paws are from the new Stitch Sweethearts & XOXO.

The tiny hearts on the paws are from the mid-size snowflake in the new Winter flakes die set.



The darling little sentiment comes from the "Puffy Hearts Just for You". This is such a wonderful set!! Love all the sentiments in this and so will you!! 

The adorable little bear comes from Too Cute By Jessica: Valentine's Bear Cut File Set. Though I substituted certain cuts with MCT dies.

For the ears, I used MCT: Stitched Button Dies.
For the nose, I used the kiss from MCT: Chocolate Kiss Greetings Stamp Set.
Last but not least her adorable bow comes from MCT: Fun Size Scallop Stitched Bow Tie.

The adorable eyes are from PKS: Teddy Bear Face Assortment.

All Products used:

Too Cute By Jessica Cut File
Memento Tuxedo Black and Rhubarb Stalk Ink
White Gelly Roll Pen
Recollections Kraft card stock
Core' Dinations Brown card stock
Red glitter card stock from my scrap pile
Recollections Pearl
Inkadinkadoo Chalk ink
Process Blue Copic marker for the eyes


***Sneak Peek giveaway!***
We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday & the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday in her video!
ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the better chance you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner! 
For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime!
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE & let's start spreading the word! ;

**EXCITING NEWS**
Since Emma didn't get to celebrate her 3rd year Anniversary in December (2013), she decided to celebrate it this month w/an EXTRA SPECIAL "FREEBIE" for THIS WEEKEND ONLY! YEP, for the FIRST TIME, the freebie will be a "DIE & a stamp"! So, you will get THIS ADORABLE set in your packages w/your purchase for THIS WEEKEND ONLY starting Fri, Jan 17th thru Sun Jan 19th ending at midnight PST! If you miss out on it, Emma will have it available for purchase in her store on Mon. Jan 20th!

Thank you so much for stopping by!! Please don't forget to check back tomorrow on Emma's blog for more fabulous sneak peeks!! I hope you have a crafty day!!