My Creative Time: Favorite Stamp of the Month: Carved Heart

Hi, today is Emma's Favorite Stamp of the Month over on the My Creative Time Blog.

 Today we are featuring another "My Favorite Stamp/Die of the Month!" This month we are featuring one of my FAVE sets...."Carved Heart!" If this set has been on YOUR wish list, you can pick this set up HERE for a discount price! :) This set will be on sale for the entire month of June & will end on June 30th, 2016 @ 12am PST!

I wanted to create a card for my mom who recently had to have surgery to let her know just how much she means to me and how strong she has been through all of this! This carved heart worked out perfectly for the type of message I wanted to send. 

I first stamped the Carved Heart onto Kraft card stock using Versamark ink. Then I sprinkled some glittery embossing powder on top and heated it with my heat gun. I then cut it out with the coordinating die from the set. I wanted the heart to stand out, so I used a Copic marker to color the outside layer. 

I then cut out my card base, red card stock mat, and the background layer for the heart using the Stitched Square Dies. I then stamped the Grainy Wood Background onto the Kraft card stock square cut out using the same technique as the heart. I really love how it shows the stamped image with a bit of sparkle. 

Once I got all of that put together, I cut out the Sentiment Label as well as the Vintage Label and layered them together. I then stamped on the "mom" sentiment from the You Are A Blessing Stamp Set. I accented the sentiment with two little hearts also from the Carved Heart Stamp Set. I wanted them to have a bit of sparkle as well, so I added clear Wink of Stella to them. I then finished the front of the card by adding some white pearl mini sequins.

I then cut out another square in white card stock to add inside of the card and then stamped the sentiment, again from the You Are A Blessing Stamp Set. I happy to say she loved it! This may have not been much but it put a big smile on her face with a few happy tears! A little handmade love can go along way!!

Products Used:
Carved Heart Stamp Set
Stitched Square Dies
Sentiment Label Dies
Vintage Label Dies
Grainy Wood Background Stamp
You Are A Blessing Stamp Set

Versamark Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Recollection's Card Stock
Recollection's Embossing Powder
Copic Marker
White Pearl Mini Sequins
Clear: Wink of Stella




Thank you so much for stopping by!!

For more design team inspiration, please head on over to Miss Emma's blog. 

My Creative Time: 56th Edition Release: Blog Hop

Hi and welcome to the My Creative Time: 56th Edition Release: Blog Hop! 

If you have made it here from Brigit'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 will be showcasing the fun new Just A Note Stamp Set. I'm so thankful that Miss Emma has created this wonderful set!! So many possibilities with this die! 

When I saw this sentiment from the new set, I automatically thought of creating a little cork board with a post-it note on it. I first cut out the fun little note card in kraft card stock using the fun new die from the Just A Note Stamp Set. I cut the cork paper out using the Stitched Square Dies.  I wanted to use the post-it note die from the Be Awesome Stamp Set but it covered too much of the cork paper for my liking. So I just cut the next smallest Stitched Square out in light yellow card stock and it worked perfectly! 

I stamped the sentiment from the new Just A Note Stamp Set onto the yellow post-it note. I then accented the post-it note with a little push pin die cut from the Be Awesome Stamp Set. I used clear Wink of Stella on the top of the pin and silver Wink of Stella on the bottom. I then added a couple of white pearlized sequins for some pizzaz. 

I love Ghirardelli milk chocolate caramel squares and thankfully had some on hand. I was delighted to find that they fit nicely with this new die. I didn't want the sides protruding out, so I just taped them before adding it to the die cut. A cute and sweet treat to make someone's day!

Products Used:

Just A Note Stamp Set
Stitched Square Dies
Be Awesome Stamp Set
Chalkboard Birthday Stamp Set

56th Edition Release Sneak Peeks

Just A Note Stamp Set

"FREEBIE DIE"

Fun Polka Dots

Starting THIS Friday, June 17th, 2016 @ 8am PST ~ Our "Freebie" for this release is this ADORABLE "Fun Polka Dots" Stamp set. It will be given to the FIRST 100 shoppers! If you are one of the 1st 100 shoppers it will be automatically added to your package at the time of packaging/shipping. Once 100 shoppers come through, this die will be available for purchase. So, if it’s for sale in the store, you are not one of the 100. No exceptions will be made. This freebie set is not a part of the “bundle” and will be sold separately!

***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/Ne...! Use the code: JUNE2016 to receive a discount off your entire purchase! This sale applies to "IN-STOCK" items ONLY. This sale will end on Fri, June 24th, 2016 @midnight PST.

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

Please head on over to Miss Jessica's blog to see her fabulous creation for the blog hop!

My Creative Time: 56th Edition Release: Sneak Peeks Day 4

Hi and welcome to the fourth and final day of sneak peeks for the My Creative Time: 56th Edition Release. Today we are sneaking the wonderful new Just A Note Stamp Set!! You are going to love these new sentiments and dies!! There are so many great ideas for this new die!!

I decided to make the die into a lollipop holder. You could decorate the front for holidays, birthdays, or for whatever you want! I first cut out the new note card die from Just A Note Stamp Set in kraft card stock. I then cut out a Stitched Square in light blue card stock. It fits nicely on the note card die. 

I then stamped on the sentiment, also from the Just A Note Stamp Set, using Versamark ink and Recollections: Black embossing powder. I accented it with several little confetti that were cut out using dies from the Make A Wish Stamp Set. I added clear Wink of Stella to the confetti to give them a bit of sparkle. 

I discovered that this new die works perfectly with a flat lollipop. I didn't like how the bottom looked with the lollipop, so I cut it down with the straight-edged die from the More Stitched Edges Dies. I like how it has stitching on the bottom that coordinates with the front of the note card die cut. I finished it by adding some twine to the lollipop stick. 

Products Used:
Just A Note Stamp Set
Stitched Square Dies
Make A Wish Stamp Set
More Stitched Edges Dies

Bazzill Card Stock
Recollection Card Stock
Versamark Ink
Recollections Black Embossing Powder
Red and White Twine
Clear Wink of Stella
Flat Lollipop

***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 on my blog! 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! 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!;)

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

For more design team inspiration using today's sneak, please head on over to Miss Emma's blog. 

My Creative Time: 56th Edition Release: Sneak Peeks Day 3

Hi and welcome to day 3 of sneak peeks for the My Creative Time: 56th Edition Release! Today we are sneaking the fabulous new Sentiment Label Dies. I love these new dies!! I was so excited that one of the new sentiment labels layers so nicely with the original Vintage Stitched Label Die!! There are four different sizes and the possibilities are endless with these new dies! I decided to create a fun wedding day card using them!

I first created the fun heart background paper using the More Stitched Rectangular Dies along with the Stitched Heart Background Die. I then layered it with a piece of light blue card stock that was cut out using the Stitched Rectangular Frame Dies. 

Next, I layered the new Sentiment Label Dies along with the Vintage Stitched Label Dies. I then added the cute Stitched Belly Band Dies heart to the layered labels.

I stamped the sentiment onto the heart from the Wishing Both The Best Stamp Set. I then stamped and cut out the fun little flowers with the coordinating die. They to are from the 'Wishing You The Best' stamp set.  I colored the flowers with Copic markers, added Glossy Accents, and then sprinkled some fine glitter on top of them. I then cut them to fit onto the heart. 

To finish the card, I added the rest of the finished pieces to the card base and then accented it with some pretty sequins. 

Products Used:
Sentiment Label Dies (new)
Wishing Both The Best Stamp Set
Vintage Stitched Label Dies
Stitched Belly Band Dies
Stitched Rectangular Frame Dies
More Stitched Rectangular Dies
Stitched Heart Background Die

Recollections Card Stock
Bazzill Card Stock
Copic Markers
Glossy Accents
Fine Glitter
Clear Pearlized Mini Sequins

***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 on my blog! 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! 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!;)

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

For more design team inspiration, please head on over to Miss Emma's blog!!

My Creative Time: 56th Edition Release: Sneak Peeks Day 2

Hi and welcome to day 2 of sneak peeks for the My Creative Time: 56th Edition Release!! Today we are sneaking the beautiful new You Are A Blessing Stamp set along with the release freebie, Fun Polka Dot Stamps. I love all the wonderful sentiments in the new stamp set! I also love the fun polka dots!! 

I decided to create a fun background with the new Fun Polka Dot Stamps. I then accented them with gold glitter glue to match the sentiment from the new You Are A Blessing Stamp. I added the stamped background piece to a pink Stitched Postage Frame and then added that to a piece of vellum that was cut out using the Stitched Rectangular Frame Die. I stamped the sentiment onto a strip that was cut out using the Stitched Belly Band Die and then cut it at an angle using the More Stitched Rectangular Die. I then cut out a pink strip to layer with the sentiment strip. I then added a couple of cute hearts from the Hey There Little Lady Stamp Set and then added gold glitter glue to them as well. 

Products Used: 
You Are A Blessing Stamp Set
Fun Polka Dots Stamps

Stitched Postage Frame Dies
Stitched Rectangular Frame Dies
Stitched Belly Band Dies
Hey There Little Lady Stamp Set
More Stitched Rectangular Die

Studio G Gold Glitter Glue
Memento Tuxedo Black and Rose Bud Inks
Recollection's Card Stock and Vellum

***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 on my blog! 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! 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!;)

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

For more design team inspiration, please head on over to Miss Emma's blog. 

My Creative Time: 56th Edition Release: Sneak Peeks Day 1

Hi and welcome to day 1 of sneak peeks for the My Creative Time: 56th Edition Release!! Today we are sneaking the fabulous "Spot On Stamp Set". I love that this set has both circle stamps and circle dies!! Plus, it has some wonderful coordinating sentiments!! I decided to create a card using both and I really love how it turned out!

I first cut out the color splash paper with the Stitched Rectangular Frame Die. I then used the new circle dies to cut out a circle pattern on another piece of card stock. Then I taped that piece of paper on the color splash paper and lightly traced the circles with a pencil. Then I stamped on the circles and erased any visible pencil marks.

I then took the negatives I had left over from creating my circle stencil page and glued them in the stamped circles. I changed my mind on the sentiment I was going to use, so I cut out the sentiment using the Bunch Of Fun Circle Die. I cut out another circle and glued it on the back. Then I stamped the new sentiment in the circle from the Spot On Stamp Set. I accented the sentiment with two little hearts that were cut out using a die from the You Are My Sunshine Stamp Set.

I finished the card by accenting it with some clear pearlized mini sequins from my stash.

Products Used:
Spot On Stamp Set
Stitched Rectangular Frame Dies
Bunch Of Fun Circle Dies
You Are My Sunshine Stamp Set
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Recollection's Color Splash Paper and Card Stock
Wink of Stella: Clear
Clear Pearlized Sequins

***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 on my blog! 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! 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!;)

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

For more design team inspiration using today's sneak peek, please head on over to Miss Emma's blog. 

My Creative Time: Made In Minutes

Hi, today is Made In Minutes over on the My Creative Time Blog. I created a simple "get well" card! It was very fast to create and I used mostly scraps I had! Always nice to use any scraps up and clear the bin! Though who am I kidding, that might take a while! :)

I first cut out the circles for the rainbow using scrap papers along with the More Stitched Circle Dies.   I then set those aside to create my background mat with the Stitched Square Dies Inside and Out. I then layered it with a piece red card stock and then added it to my card base.

I cut the circles in half and then added them to the card. I cut out the cut little clouds and sun from the  You Are My Sunshine Stamp Set. I then added a cute Peachy Keen face to the sun. I accented the face with white gel pen and chalk ink. I then added them to the little rainbow.

I finished the card by adding the sentiment from the Card Sentiments for the 3x3 Trifold die. Then I embellished the card with some fun sequins. Simple but yet, hopefully brightens a special person's day!

Products Used: 

More Stitched Circle Dies

You Are My Sunshine Stamp Set

Stitched Square Dies Inside and Out

Card Sentiments

Recollections Snow Embossing Powder

Versamark Ink

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Recollection's Card Stock

Inkadinkado Chalk Ink

White Gel Pen

Pearlized Clear Sequins

Peachy Keen Stamps: PKSC-26 February 2014 Face

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

For more design team inspiration, please head on over to Miss Emma's blog. 

My Creative Time: 48 Hour Flash Sale

Good morning & welcome to another "My Creative Time: 48 Hour Flash Sale!" This sale is for 48 hours ONLY that is going on right NOW & will end on Sunday, June 5, 2016 @ 7am PST.  For this sale, we are all featuring a brand new die set called "Stitched Large Balloon Dies".  When I released my "Circle Balloon Dies" last month, I had gotten LOTS of requests for a large traditional shaped balloon die as well!  So....here ya go my friends! :) This is SUCH A FUN set & I cannot wait for you to see all the projects the team has created using it! Don't forget to use the code FLASH at checkout to get 20% off of your entire "in-stock" only purchase! 

If you have made it here from Miss Brigit's wonderful 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 Miss Emma's blog for the full hop order. 

I decided to create a simple shaker card using these fun new Stitched Larger Balloon Dies. I first cut out 3 of the largest balloons in blue card stock, hot pink card stock, and acetate paper. I then used the largest oval from the Scalloped Stitched Oval Dies to cut a window in the hot pink balloon die cut. Then I cut the card base out by folding a piece of white card stock and then cutting it once again with the largest balloon die.  

I first stamped on the "happy birthday" sentiment from the Script Words Stamps onto the blue balloon die cut before I created the shaker. I glued the acetate paper onto the pink window piece. Then I added the fun balloon birthday confetti to the center of the blue balloon die cut and then glued the pink acetate balloon window on top of it. 

Once it had dried, I tied the matching pink twine onto the balloon and embellished the bow with another little blue confetti circle. Then I attached the shaker onto the card base that I had cut out earlier. A simple and easy shaker card to celebrate someone special! 

Products Used:
Stitched Larger Balloon Dies
Scalloped Stitched Oval Dies
Script Words Stamps
Balloon Birthday Confetti
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Recollections Card Stock
Acetate Paper
American Crafts Twine
Tombow Liquid Glue

BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY!

Leave your comments on every stop for a chance to win a $25.00 Gift Card to the "My Creative Time" store! Don't forget to leave a way for us to contact you "just in case" YOU are the LUCKY winner!  Good Luck! 

Come hop along with us for some AMAZING inspiration using this new "Stitched Large Balloon Dies" set from the team! :)

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

Please hop on over to Miss Jessica's beautiful blog!