Wednesday, March 29, 2017

My Creative Time: Whatever Wednesday

Hi, today is Whatever Wednesday over on the My Creative Time Blog. I created a fun little Easter treat box using the Milk Carton Die along with many other great My Creative Time products.



The Milk Carton was cut out of Kraft card stock and then a little egg window was cut out of it using the Scallop Egg Dies. A strip of green card stock was cut out using the Stitched Belly Band die and then it was cut in half with the Pretty Edge grass die. The two grass strips were then glued around the bottom of the Milk Carton.

To create the egg holder, a small square was first cut out using the Stitched Square Dies.  Every end was scored at a quarter of an inch. A small circle was cut out of the middle of the square using the Bunch of Fun Circle Dies.  Four small slits were cut in the score lines and then the ends were glued together. A hot glue gun was used to adhere it to the bottom of the Milk Carton

The bunny was stamped and cut out with a coordinating die from the Favorite Bunny Stamp Set.  The original eye was masked and a Peachy eye was then stamped onto the bunny to make it look a little more girly. The bunny was colored in with Copic Markers and a White Gel Pen. The little egg was stamped and cut out using a coordinating die from the Ears to You Stamp Set.  Another bunny arm was stamped, colored, and cut out by hand to make it look like the bunny is holding the egg. A little bow was added to the bunny ears which was stamped and paper pieced from the You Had Me At Meow Stamp Set.

The Mini Chalkboard Tags and the Fun Stitched Tag Dies were used together to create the little tag. The "Happy Easter" sentiment that was stamped onto the tag, also comes from the Mini Chalkboard Tags Stamp Set.  A cute little pink bow was adde to the tag that was cut out using the Fun Size Scallop Stitched Bow die.  The tag was added to the Milk Carton with a mini clothespin.


Products Used:

Memento: Tuxedo Black Ink
Copic Markers
White Gel Pen
Recollections Card Stock
Recollections Mini Clothespin
Peachy Keen Stamps: Rosie's Favorite Faces
Hot Glue Gun
Reeses Peanut Butter Egg

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

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

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

My Creative Time: Tag It Tuesday

Hi, today is Tag It Tuesday over on the My Creative Time Blog. I created a simple tag and a simple treat box that could be mass produced pretty easily. 


The tag and its layer were cut using dies from the Holidays Tag Stamp & Die Set.  The sentiment that was stamped onto the tag is from the Ears To You Stamp Set. The cute little chick and the broken shell are die cuts from the Hello Chickie Stamp Set.  A little Peachy face was added to the chick and it was colored in with a Copic Marker. A little twine bow was added to the shell and the same twine was used to tie the tag onto the treat box. 

The Long Treat Box was cut out of Kraft Card Stock. It was then embossed with a hexagon embossing folder to resemble chicken wire. Then a small oval die from the Scallop Stitched Oval Dies,  was used to cut out four openings in the treat box. Then each egg was pushed into the treat box from the ends to fit into each die cut hole. 

Products Used:

American Crafts Twine
Recollections Card Stock
Cuttlebug Hexagon 5x7 Embossing Folder
Peachy Keen Stamps: Raggedy Dolls, Teddy, and Bird Faces
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Black Versafine Ink
Copic Marker

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

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

Friday, March 17, 2017

My Creative Time: 65th Edition Release: Blog Hop


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

Today I am showcasing the wonderful new Showers of Happiness Stamp Set for the hop.




The Long Treat Box was cut out twice in Kraft card stock. A pattern was stamped onto the long treat box die cuts using the heart and rain drop stamps from the Make A Splash Stamp Set. They were stamped using embossing ink along with clear embossing powder. The umbrella was cut out using dies from the Showers of Happiness Stamp Set.  Using one of the Stitched Belly Band Dies,  a strip was cut out to wrap around the treat box. The strip had to be cut down to a smaller size for the treat box. Then another strip was cut out using a die from the Fun Vertical Greetings Stamp Set. The sentiment from the Make A Splash Stamp Set was stamped on to a Mini Tag Die cut. A white twine bow was added to the top of the umbrella.




Products Used:

Simple Stories Pattern Paper
Recollections Card Stock
American Crafts Twine
Recollections Clear Embossing Powder
Versamark Ink
Memento Ink


Showers of Happiness

A Beautiful Day

Make A Splash

Long Treat Box



"FREEBIE DIE"
Stitched Butterfly

Starting THIS Friday, March 17th, 2017 @ 8am PST ~ Our "Freebie" for this release is this PRETTY "Stitched Butterfly” die. It will be given to the FIRST 75 shoppers! If you are one of the 1st 75 shoppers it will be automatically added to your package at the time of packaging/shipping. Once 75 shoppers come through, this die set will be available for purchase. So, if it’s for sale in the store, you are not one of the 75. 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: MAR2017 to receive a discount off your entire purchase! This sale applies to "IN-STOCK" items ONLY. This sale will end on Fri, March 24, 2017, @midnight PST.


Thank you so much for stopping by!!


Please head on over to Miss Jessica's wonderful blog to see what she has created!

Thursday, March 16, 2017

My Creative Time: 65th Edition Release: Sneak Peeks Day 4

Hi, today is the fourth and final day of sneak peeks for the My Creative Time: 65th Edition Release. We are sneaking the fabulous Long Treat Box along with the pretty Stitched Butterfly (Release Freebie).



The Long Treat Box was cut out twice in Kraft card stock and glued together. The pretty Stitched Doily Die cut was wrapped around the treat box and then glued down. The doily was then accented with some leaves that were cut out using a die from the Stitched Pretty Flowers & Leaves Dies.  The flowers were cut out using the Rolled Flower and Jr. Rolled Flower Dies.  Each flower size was cut out twice and glued together while they were rolled to create larger flowers. They were then glued onto the leaves.

The pretty Stitched Butterfly was cut out in a light blue and black card stock. The center of the butterfly was cut out of the black card stock and glued light blue die cut. The Teeny Tag Holidays sentiment, was stamped onto the Teeny Tags Layering Dies. The tag was added to the treat box and it was embellished with twine along with a sequin. 

Products Used:


***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!;)

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

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

My Creative Time: 65th Edition Release: Sneak Peeks Day 3

Hi, today is day 3 of sneak peeks for the My Creative Time: 65th Edition Release. We are sneaking the adorable Make A Splash Stamp Set


The light blue card stock Frame die cut was matted with a dark blue Stitched Rectangular Frame die cut. Another rectangular frame was cut out using green card stock and then was cut down using one of the Pretty Edges to make it look like grass. The little puddle, rain drops, and boots are all die cuts from the new Make A Splash Stamp Set.  A white gel pen was used to add some accents to the rain drops. To add some dimension, the one boot was popped up with some foam paper. The little boots were embellished with some white twine bows. The sentiments, also from Make A Splash,  was stamped at the top of the card using some embossing ink along with some black embossing powder. The card was finished by added a few clear sequins. 

Products Used:
Make A Splash Stamp Set
Thank You & Frame Dies
Pretty Edges Dies
Stitched Rectangular Frame Dies

Recollections Card Stock
Colorbok Card Stock
We R Memory Keepers: Storytime Pattern Paper
Recollections Black Embossing Powder
Versamark Ink
White Gel Pen
American Crafts Twine
Clear 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!;)


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

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

My Creative Time: 65th Edition Release: Sneak Peeks Day 2

Hi, today is day 2 of sneak peeks for the My Creative Time: 65th Edition Release. We are sneaking the adorable new Showers of Happiness Stamp Set.


The pattern paper mat along with the card stock mats were all cut out using the Stitched Rectangular Frame Dies and the More Stitched Rectangular Dies. The adorable umbrella was put together using dies from the new Showers of Happiness Stamp Set. The sentiment and the cutie patootie hearts are also from the new set. The small treat label dies were used to cut out the labels that the sentiment is stamp onto. The card was finished by adding a little twine bow to the umbrella handle and Wink of Stella to the hearts. 


Products Used:
Showers Of Happiness Stamp Set
Stitched Rectangular Frame Dies
More Stitched Rectangular Dies
Small Treat Label Dies


American Craft Twine
Recollections Card Stock
Simple Stories: Vintage Bliss: Pattern Paper
Foam Paper
Wink of Stella: Clear


***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!;)


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

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

Monday, March 13, 2017

My Creative Time: 65th Edition Release: Sneak Peeks Day 1

Hi, today is day one of sneak peeks for the My Creative Time: 65th Edition Release. We are sneaking the gorgeous new set called A Beautiful Day!!


The card base as well as the oval mats were cut out using the Scallop Stitched Oval Dies. The pretty flowers, stems, and butterfly were all stamped and paper pieced from the new A Beautiful Day Stamp Set.  The Stitched Pretty Flowers & Leaves Dies were using to jazz up the flowers to accentuate their poppy look. On two of the flowers, a Copic Marker was used to color in the centers. The sentiment, also from A Beautiful Day, was stamped onto a Trio Stitched Banner Die cut and it was then layered with a larger stitched banner. The card was then embellished with a few little sequins. 


Products Used:
A Beautiful Day Stamp Set
Scallop Stitched Oval Dies
Stitched Pretty Flowers & Leaves Dies
Trio Stitched Banner Dies

Memento Tuxedo Black & Cottage Ivy
Recollections Card Stock
White Pearlized Sequins
Recollections Card Stock
Copic Marker
Wink of Stella: Clear




***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!;)

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

Monday, March 6, 2017

My Creative Time: Cook~N~Craft

Hi, today is Cook~N~Craft day over on the My Creative Time Blog. We are sharing what meals we are cooking or what snacks we are eating while we craft along with a project to share. I have been under the weather this past weekend so I have a yummy homemade Chicken Noodle Soup recipe to share after my project info. 


The Frame was cut out of the pretty pattern paper and glued onto the Stitched Rectangular Frame Die cut. The pretty Doily was cut out of vellum and then a white card stock Stitched Circle was added to the center of it. The Stitched Daisy Die was used to cut out four daisy flowers and their flower centers. The flowers were then pop dotted onto the white card stock center to look like a bouquet. Glossy Accents was added to the flower centers and then they were sprinkled with clear glitter. The leaves around the flowers were cut out using the Stitched Pretty Flowers & Leaves Dies.  The flowers were embellished with some clear pearlized sequins. The largest Stitched Banner had to be carefully extended to fit the sentiment that was cut out using the Mini Greeting Dies.  It was then all glued on to a baby blue card stock base. 


Products Used:

Pebbles: Garden Party: Pattern Paper
Recollections Card Stock
Bazzill Card Stock
Paper Studio: Vellum Paper
Recollections Pop Dots
Glossy Accents
Clear Glitter
Clear Pearlized Sequins

When myself or anyone in my family isn't feeling well, Chicken Noodle Soup is a big staple in our house. 

Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 medium cooking onion, peeled and sliced 
2 slices ginger (approx. 1/4 inch thick each), peeled
2-3 stocks fresh rosemary
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 
1 container low sodium chicken broth 
Coarse salt and ground pepper to taste
2 cups egg noodles

 Instructions
Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.

Add carrots, celery, onion, ginger, and rosemary.

Arrange chicken on top of vegetables.

Add broth, salt and pepper.

Cook on low for 8 hours.

Remove chicken, shred with two forks and put back into pot.

Add noodles and cook on high for 20-30 minutes.


Thank you so much for stopping by!!

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