Friday, September 18, 2015

My Creative Time: 47th Edition Release: Blog Hop

Hi and welcome to the My Creative Time: 47th Edition: Blog Hop. 

If you have made it here from Cindy's blog then you are in the right place. If you have just stopped by or have gotten lost along the way please head on over to Emma's Blog for the full hop order.

Today, I am showcasing the fabulous new Stitched Treat Sleeve Die along with the beautiful freebie for this release, Dec25.  I just love both of these along with the whole release. 



When I saw the freebie, I just knew I wanted to create an Advent calendar. I had seen them throughout the years on Pinterest and always wanted to try one. Though I just never seemed to find the time or drive to get one completed. Thankfully, this die was the driving force to kick me in gear to get one started and finished. It was so much fun to create, however, it was a bit time consuming. It took me a lot longer than I thought it would to get it looking just how I wanted. I really love how it turned out using all of Emma's amazing products!!



I first cut out 24 milk cartons using the Milk Carton Die in various pattern papers. They were a combinations of Paper Studio and Bazzil Card Stock. When making these for an advent calendar I would recommend using the thicker card stock. They hold up much better than the thinner pattern paper. I then wrapped each one with strips of paper I cut out using the new Stitched Belly Band Dies. I added onto the strips a pretty doily that was cut out using the Bunch of Stitched Doily Dies.  I cut out the numbers using the Number Fun Dies + Add Ons Set in green foil paper and red glitter paper. I then added them onto the doilies.



I cut out 24 red and green card stock bows using the ever so cute Fun Size Scallop Stitched Bow Die. I added pretty gold glittery bells to each of the bows that I cut out using the Warm Holiday Fun Stamp Set. Once I had the milk cartons all finished I clipped them onto the frame using some mini wooden clothes pins.





I then created the special little box for Christmas day. I used the same red glittery paper to cut out my Milk Carton. It was a bit of a challenge to find an adhesive that would hold the milk carton together because of all the glitter. I had to use a combination of tape and Tombow Liquid glue. I wanted to make this one look somewhat like a Santa suit. So I cut the Stitched Belly Band out in black card stock. Then I cut another one out in white card stock and used the same die to cut it in half for the front of the suit. I then cut out the label layers for the belt buckle and added the pretty Dec25 Die Freebie cut out on top of them. I embellished it with a cute little star button that was cut using the Stitched Button Dies that I added to the white strip of the suit. I finished it by adding a gold Fun Size Scallop Stitched Bow to the top and then clipped it onto the frame.



I created a cute little Merry Christmas sign using the Stitched Rectangular Frame DiesStitched Belly Band Dies, and the Scallop Stitched Oval Dies. I added the cut out sentiments and holly from the new Holiday Tags Stamps and Dies

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For my second project, I used the fun new Stitched Treat Sleeve Die. I love this new die!! So grateful that Emma created it!! I can't wait to make a bunch of cookie treat bags with these and hopefully make someone day a little sweeter!



Once again I wanted to create this treat sleeve a little on the simpler side so that way it would be easier to be able to create a bunch of them. I also wanted to create a peek-a-boo window so that way you could see the yummy cookie. I really love how this turned out!! 



I first cut out my lovely Stitched Treat Sleeve and then cut a oval window in it using the Scallop Stitched Oval Dies. I added a very thin piece of acetate paper on the bag of the window. Then I cut the Stitched Belly Band out of gold foil paper. I used the beautiful label layers also from the Stitched Belly Band Dies. I cut out the pretty die sentiment "joy" along with the holly from the new Holiday Tags Stamps and Dies. Very simple yet elegant for the upcoming holiday season and will hopefully bring some joy into someone's life! I know it would make my day to receive a treat like this!!



"FREEBIE DIE"


UPDATE ON FREEBIE DIE!!!
OUR 150th shopper came through~~!  IF your invoice numbers are 17256 - 17406 then YOU my friends will be recieving this die for FREEEE w/your HAPPY MAIL! If you would like this ADORABLE little die, it is available for pre-order HERE












***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 MORE chances 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!


***SALE ALERT***

ALSO, DON'T FORGET our sale starts RIGHT NOW here:http://shop.my-creative-time.com/New-Release_c40.htm! Use the code: SEPT2015 to receive a discount off your entire purchase! This sale applies to "IN-STOCK" items ONLY. This sale will end on Friday, September 25th @midnight PST.

 Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by!! Much appreciated!

Please hop on over to Jessica's blog!

46 comments:

  1. Wowzers!!! This is incredible! I LOVE the little milk cartons and the way you dressed them up is spectacular! Fabulous job on this and such a fun way to showcase the stamps and dies! I loved this release and so excited to get my order!
    Thanks for all the inspiration!
    Sherrie K

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  2. OKAY……I DITTO what Miss Liz just said!!! OMG!!! these are ALL GORGEOUS my friend!!! THANK YOU for a week's worth of FABULOUS sneaky peeks too!!
    BIG HUGS,
    Emma ;)

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  3. Amazing ... the word that comes to mid when I see what you created today! I resisted purchasing the new treat bag die, but your sample is making me think I should go back and grab one. I love the window idea. I'm envisioning all manner of windows (stars, ovals, squares). Oh my! Thank you so much! cszekeres at hotmail dot com

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  4. OMG ... what a great idea for an advent calendar. Love it.

    pruttybird at comcast dot net

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  5. Adorable advent calendar, I would hate to open the boxes each day because it's so pretty and I won't want to disrupt the beauty of it. Great Job!!!!

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  6. Adorable advent calendar, I would hate to open the boxes each day because it's so pretty and I won't want to disrupt the beauty of it. Great Job!!!!

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  7. OMG WOW WOW WOW!! I'M totally awestruck by what you created OMG girl you so did a super outstanding creative job my jaw is still on the ground. I printed out your post and I'm so going to make one....WOW also your Treat Sleeve turned out so cute and pretty.....You so have outdone yourself.....You'll have your Advent Calendar forever!! YOU SO SO SO ROCK!!

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  8. I am COMPLETELY blown away by your Advent Calendar, Emily! What a magical way to showcase this release as well as several older products (I have plans to create a calendar using the gift card die...). And how darling is that cookie treat container! Your inspiration over the past week: outstanding! Thanks to your creativity, this release is heading my way! Thank you!
    Hugs~c (cmayne@shaw.ca)

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  9. OMG! This is INCREDIBLE! You really did a lot of work for your Advent Calendar and it is A-MA-ZING! Words cannot describe how much I love this project! WOW! That's all that I can say....WOW! Love your cookie sleeve too and how you put in the little window to show the cookie! So creative! You are such an inspiration. Thanks so much for sharing!

    booismine@gmail.com

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  10. WOW! I love your Advent Calendar!! I will be scrap-lifting this!

    keyshasain@yahoo.com

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  11. Your Advent Calendar is amazing and well worth the time it took to make it. So clever how you hung everything up with the frame! Awesome job! I really like your cutout oval on the sleeve...so fun to see the cookie. The belly band is so pretty! Awesome job!
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  12. Gorgeous and fun fun fun!

    kirstyvittetoe123@gmail.com

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  13. WOW!! I love your advent calendar!! I love the cookie sleeve too!! That belly band is adorable and adds so much to the projects!!

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  14. Oh my goodness, what a fabulous advent calendar. WOW, the little boxes look so perfect and pretty. :)
    gsunshine11 @ tampabay dot rr dot com

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  15. Fabulous holiday projects. Love the use of the milk cartons for the advent calendar.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  16. Absolutely adorable advent calendar. And I love the oval cut out on your cookie holder.
    plweir@yahoo.com

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  17. Wow!!! This is so over the top fabulous! What a great calendar and treat bag, just love this release! You girls did an amazing job!
    Shelly

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  18. The kids will love this. Treats as well as a way to count down to the important day.
    thanks for sharing
    txmlhl@yahoo.com

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  19. WOW!!! Your treat boxes look amazing, great job on all you projects:)
    monicaalcazar@comcast.net

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  20. Wow what an amazing project and I love that you cut out an opening in the treat die as a window. TFS mghowell8@msn.com

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  21. Wow what an amazing project and I love that you cut out an opening in the treat die as a window. TFS mghowell8@msn.com

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  22. Wow I just love this to pieces. It is adorable. So cute.!

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  23. OMG!! That project is so stinkin gorgeous. You did an amazing job Thanks for sharing all your projects this week.

    Leslie
    cascrapper at gmail dot com

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  24. OMG !!!!! You must be tired I see all the work that went into these two projects and they turned out AWESOME!!!!!!!! TFS :) Vicky
    win_or_lose52@hotmail.com

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  25. OH Gosh!! I absolutely ADORE this!! Such an AMAZING project!!
    CUTENESS!!
    All of your projects have been all AMAZING!
    Have a blessed day,
    Migdalia
    Crafting With Creative M !

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  26. Are you kidding me!!!! This is absolutely amazing!! Yes it looks like it was time consuming but I'm glad to feast my eyes on this beauty!! I'm speechless!!! Wow wow wow!!! Emma has the BEST DT by far!!!! Wow!!!
    Simplycricutting@gmail.com

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  27. Love the advent calendar, very impressive! The peek-a-boo cookie holder is adorable. Nicely done!

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  28. What a wonderful advent calendar. Such darling little packages. Your treat sleeve is beautiful also.
    vigagnon1@cox.net

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  29. Your advent calendar is amazing!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  30. Awesome awesome awesome projects!! Thank you for the great inspiration!!

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  31. I love, love, love your advent calendar. It's so creative! Great release!

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  32. Love the joy bag and the advent calendar is awesome, a lot of work but awesome

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  33. Your advent calendar is absolutely gorgeous!

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  34. this is so darling!! Lot's of work but all worth it!!

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  35. OMG, I don't see how you found time for your second project!!! Your advent calendar is stunning! I love everything about it! You will just love pulling this out every year! And then your cookie treat sleeve is so perfect with the window in it! I absolutely love that!!! Awesome projects, Emily!!!

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  36. Emily ~ SPEECHLESS!!! Yep me speechless! I agree with Katie ~ don't know where you found the time!! I LOVE this idea and was going to attempt one for Christmas but was afraid I wouldn't get it done if I started now! LOL!!! You go and do one in no time flat! LOVE,LOVE, LOVE!!! AWESOME job all week!

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  37. Holy Moly!!! I can't imagine how long that took to create but well worth the effort and if carefully taken care of will last for years and years and tons of beautiful memories too. You are amazing! The cookie sleeve is perfect too. The oval window makes it extra sweet! Hugs - Glora
    me(at)glorajean(dot)com

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  38. OMG!! The advent calendar is out of this world awesome looking!! If that wasn't enough work, you made an adorable cookie sleeve!!

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  39. The cookie treat bag is awesome but the Advent calendar blew me away. WOW I pinned. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/415386765609881177/

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  40. Are you flipping kidding me! I am in absolute awe over your calendar! It is amazing and so beautiful! Give me a second to pick up my jaw off the floor, lol! It's superb! Love the cookie bag as well!
    bizarrecreativity@gmail.com

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  41. love this idea. Too bad my son is getting too old for an Advent calendar. TFS

    resatwo at sbcglobal dot net

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  42. Amazing! LOVE your projects. The advent is so fun and CUTE! I also adore your cookie treat bag with the new dies. Such cute and fun ideas!
    crafts.petersen(at)gmail.com

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  43. OMGosh how fun! Thanks for sharing.
    Crafty hugs,
    Dawn
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot
    dmcardmaker {at}{Gmail}{dot}{com}

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