Pumpkin Lanterns

Been trying to get a few fall things made and put up in the house. I LOVE fall and all the colors, smells, and sounds. I love the crisp night air and backyard fires. Anyway, I made a string of lanterns and jazzed them up with crinkled ribbon, twine, and die cut leaves. It would be nice if they could light up but there is no way to put a tea light in there and get it to turn on. But I might put some laying on top of the mantle sort of strung in and amongst the photos. The lantern is a file I got in the Silhouette store. Quick and easy to make, you should give these a try if you have a Cameo. I want to make a few of the spiderweb ones as well.

Designed by

Cheryl Becker

The leaves don't show as well as I'd hope, but it really adds a nice way to finish off the top of these lanterns. 

Hope you like this little bit of fall. I will be adding pieces to the top of the fireplace and as I get them finished, I'll update pics so you can see how it's coming along. Get out you cutting machines, pull out some pretty fall papers, find your mojo and decorate your home for fall! Happy crafting!

Scallop and Stitched Circle Die
Piles of Smiles

Teddy Bear Blog Hop

**GIVEAWAY ALERT**
Emma has a few GREAT giveaways to give to THREE LUCKY peeps!
 1st GRAND prize ~ "Teddy Bear Parade" cartridge AND this newest stamp set "Beary Special Thoughts"
2nd prize ~ "Create a Critter 2" cartridge "Beary Special Thoughts"
3rd prize ~ this newest set "Beary Special Thoughts"
How FUN is this! All you have to do is leave your comments on each designer's blogs! The more blogs you comment on, the BETTER your chances are at winning! Random.org will pick all the winners on Tuesday! So you have until Sunday, Sept 30th by midnight to get all of your comments in! AND PLEASE don't forget to include a way for us to contact you just in case YOU are one of the lucky winners! Good Luck!:)

Hop with us and leave some love on each blog for your chance to win some great goodies from Miss Emma! Have fun hopping!

Another super duper stamp set brought to us by Miss Emma! What cute sentiments, and super cute teddies! I used a Silhouette Studio file from Lori Whitlock to make this cute shadow box frame. And of course I had to use pics of the cutest babies ever!

How cute are these stamps?! How much do I love you? No way to measure! I used a cute flair button from Paper Play Studio. The paper pieced bear is from My Scrap Chick, however, I'm not finding it. You could always write to her and ask, or use any bear of your choosing.

These little ones...my grand babies... are my precious teddy bears, for sure! I love using the crinkle ribbon and twine. I really like the look it gives. I also used a few other of Emma's sets on this project.

 My Creative Time

Just Simply Live Stamp Set

Curly Label Die

Build A Banner Kit 

Teeny Tag Greetings Stamp Set 
Fluffy Bear and Bunny 

Pick up some of these sets and get to creating one of these keepsake frames of your own. Thanks to Emma for another great set of stamps!

 Designed by
Cheryl Becker

I designed this to be hung, not sitting, although if you put it on an easel, the teddy bear won't be an issue hanging off the bottom a bit. I used my hot glue gun to attach a string to the back to be hung as a picture would, where you can't see the hanger. The reason? I forgot to attach the ribbon for hanging when I assembled the frame. But, as Emma says, there are no mistakes in paper crafting!

Another cute little project using a matchbox file from SVGCuts. I added a little bag of Gummy Bears...appropriate for Teddy Bear hop, right?! Easy peasy but super cute!

Designed by
Cheryl Becker
 

Just Simply Live Stamp Set

So, let the hop begin! Start with Emma and her blog and move on down the list. You will find great ideas and some amazing talented ladies who have made some awesome projects!

 Emma~ http://www.creativetimeforme.com/ 

Joy ~ http://www.obsessedwithscrapbooking.com/

Amy ~ http://www.scrappingmommy.com/

Cassandra ~ http://www.ctimz3.blogspot.com/

Cathryn ~ http://inthepinkcathryn.blogspot.com/

Cheryl ~ http://dragonflydesigns58.blogspot.com/

Cindy B. ~ http://www.cindybcreations.blogspot.com/

Debbie C. ~ http://www.bugjuiced.blogspot.com/

Glora ~ http://glorascrafts.blogspot.com/

Jayne ~ http://www.jayne-designs.blogspot.com/

Jeanne ~ http://www.jeannespapercrafts.com/

Katie ~ http://www.craftingwithkatie.com/

Kim H.~ http://www.scrapinmomofoneinspiringlittleboy.blogspot.com/

Kim S. ~ http://www.paperpunchaddiction.com/

Leanne ~ http://createdbyleanne.blogspot.com/

Liz ~ http://www.lizspaperloft.com/

Micia ~ http://yellowbirdcreation.blogspot.com/

Nancy ~ http://scrappingoutofcontrol.blogspot.com/

Nikki ~ http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com/

Rosie ~ http://sweetdelightspapernmore.blogspot.com/

Ruthie ~ http://septemberninth.blogspot.com/

Shar ~ http://scrapendipity.blogspot.com/

Tracy ~ http://tracyscricutcorner.blogspot.com/

Veronica ~ http://www.vkcreate.blogspot.com/

Woohoo! Another blog hop coming your way! Be on the lookout, and come hop along for some great fun and great ideas!

Blog hop day!!!

Today is the day! The release of Miss Emma's newest stamp sets. I hope you are enjoying yourself hopping around, seeing all the awesome projects. 

***BLOG HOP GIVEWAY ALERT***

For our Blog hop giveaway, there will be 2 winners chosen from ALL the comments combined!  You will win a "SURPRISE GIFT BAG FULL OF GOODIES" All you have to do is leave a comment here along w/the rest of the design team's blogs AND also leave a way for us to contact you!  Emma will use random.org to pick the lucky winners!  All you have to do is leave a comment on all blogs in this hop for more chances to win! The deadline is Sunday, September 23rd at midnight! EASY PEASY!!! GOOD LUCK!:)

Here's my project I made for the blog hop. I loved this little apothecary box from SVGCuts and the spider and web from the Silhouette store, combined with the cute little stamp set, Spooky Treats, and it was perfect.

I also used the new tag die and made a little card with it. I folded a piece of black cardstock in half and positioned the die so that the fold was just below the hole. Then I cut another and layered it on top so the fold was hid. The top layer I ran through the distressed stripes folder and inked up a bit. I added a small square inside to write a little note. I added some spiderweb tulle and twine along with the flair button to finish it off.

Here's a pic of the inside of the tag.

Here's better shot of the top with the spider web and spider.

This release has some really super cute stuff in it and you need to check it out! I love how there are so many ways to use the stamps, other than just the way they were designed for. Look at all the stuff in the All Around Goodies set! My word, you can use this set for anything! Awesome job, Emma!

My Creative Time
Warm Holiday Fun Stamp Set
Mixed Holiday Stamp Sentiments Stamp Set
Paper Play Studio

Make sure you leave some love on each blog for more chances
to win some goodies from Miss Emma. The more times you comment, the more chances you have to win! Follow the hop, and check out all the cool projects.

Emma~ http://www.creativetimeforme.com/ 

Amy ~ http://www.scrappingmommy.com/

Cassandra ~ http://www.ctimz3.blogspot.com/

Cathryn ~ http://inthepinkcathryn.blogspot.com/

Cheryl ~ http://dragonflydesigns58.blogspot.com/

Cindy B. ~ http://www.cindybcreations.blogspot.com/

Glora ~ http://glorascrafts.blogspot.com/

Jayne ~ http://www.jayne-designs.blogspot.com/

Jeanne ~ http://www.jeannespapercrafts.com/

Katie ~ http://www.craftingwithkatie.com/

Kim ~ http://www.scrapinmomofoneinspiringlittleboy.blogspot.com/

Leanne ~ http://createdbyleanne.blogspot.com/

Liz ~ http://www.lizspaperloft.com/

Micia ~ http://yellowbirdcreation.blogspot.com/

Nancy ~ http://scrappingoutofcontrol.blogspot.com/

Nikki ~ http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com/

Ruthie ~ http://septemberninth.blogspot.com/

Shar ~ http://scrapendipity.blogspot.com/

Tracy ~ http://tracyscricutcorner.blogspot.com/

Veronica ~ http://www.vkcreate.blogspot.com/

Treat Box...Guest Designing...

 I have the privilege of being a guest designer for Miss Emma over at My Creative Time, and I am so honored! This is a super fun mini release and you need to make sure you check back each day to see the cute things all the designers made using this set.

Sneak Peek Giveaway Time! With all of our Sneak Peek weeks, Emma likes to do some FUN giveaways!

 ***All you have to do is leave comments on our blogs! You do NOT have to comment on every blog, BUT if you do, you will just have more chances to win!

 ***SPREAD THE WORD TO THE WORLD ON FACEBOOK about this release & whatever connections you may have! Let us know on "My Creative Time's" FB page here http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/My-Creative-Time/364568506334 that you did so! OR you can just tag me in your post!

 Emma will randomly pick and announce all winners on Friday, September 21st during the blog hop release happening @ 12:01am PST in her video! GOOD LUCK!

 Log onto to your Facebook now and let's start spreading word!;)

 Here's the first project I made using stamps from the new release. I hope you like!

 I used the 3x3 Trifold Card Die to create this cute little tray style box. I made a simple box using a square piece of cardstock, measuring 5x5. Score at one inch on all sides. Cut the short score line up to the long score line on two opposite sides. Fold up and adhere the tabs. Cut out the other papers using the die and layer as I did in this picture.

 Here is a close up pic using the Scallop and Stitched Circle Die with the sentiment and the little cookie stamp. I used tulle to tie the bag of cookies closed and glued the medallion on the top. 

  I also used a couple of the other stamps included in the set and the Teeny Tag Greetings Stamp Set that comes with two tag dies, and used only the dies. I used the "just add" and "hot milk." I put a piece of tape to cover over the word hot, stamped on the ink, remove the tape, and stamped just the word "milk" onto the tag. Stamp "just add" right above and you have a cute little "just add milk" tag. And who doesn't want a cold glass of milk with their chocolate chip cookies?! Also, the cute flower is made using the scalloped die from the Scalloped and Stitched Circle Die.

Come back on Friday for the blog hop, leave some comments, and be entered in the drawing to win some goodies. Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the other designers projects!

My Creative Time

Card Sentiments Stamp Set with 3x3 Die 

Teeny Tag Greetings Stamp Set

Scalloped & Stitched Circle Die

Fun times are coming...be on the lookout!

 Sorry, for here again, more pics! I got to thinking you may want to see what I stamped on each tag. Enjoy!

 Coming up on fall, and it's my fave time of year! I love the colors, the crisp air, the sound of the leaves crunching under foot. I had just gotten this new stamp set from My Creative Time and LOVE the little leaf dies. So, I set about creating some little tag note cards and a box to hold them. Sometimes you just want to leave an encouraging note for someone, not always to mail. These are flat cards, not fold over, although you could scale the box to fit whatever size and then add envies too. The sky is the limit! Wouldn't this be a nice gift for maybe a teacher, or office manager....someone that just wants to encourage. How to fun to find a little card like this on your desk when you came to work in the morning! I hope in some way, you find inspiration in this post and on my blog. That's why I do what I do. Hope you enjoy these pics. Come back often!  The sets used here are listed in the post below. Go check out Miss Emma's store...you won't be disappointed!

Designed by

Cheryl Becker

I used a file from the Silhouette Store to create this little box of tag note cards. They are flat cards, not fold over. Great for just a little note for encouragement or attached to a gift. I used stamps from my favorite stamp company, My Creative Time. Go and check out all of Emma's wonderful stamp and die sets. 

My Creative Time

 Piles of Smiles

Just a Little Note to Say...
Build a Banner Kit

Designed by

Cheryl Becker

I made these cute little treat boxes using files from the Silhouette store and print/cut them using my Cameo. I like my Eclips a lot, but if I want to print and cut, I go with my Cameo...it's so easy! I love printing papers using digital files I have acquired over time. It can get pricey so that's why I got a Continuous Ink Supply System. I can always print just what I need and never run out of just that one piece you wish you had more of. The costs of the ink to refill versus buying new cartridges in the store is way crazy cheaper!!! I used an Epiphany Shape tool for the button and the stamp is from My Creative Time.

My Creative Time

Epiphany Shape Tool

Designed by

Cheryl Becker

I used a file from the Silhouette store by Lori Whitlock to make this cute little box. It has an inset lid that you can put a few goodies in. I did some bats and a few beads. Love this little box! The stamps and banner are from My Creative Time...love Miss Emma's stamps! Check out these products and create your own Trick or Treat goodie box!

My Creative Time

Build a Banner Kit

Teeny Tag Greetings Stamp Set

Mixed Holiday Sentiments Stamp Set

Circle Box Shaker Lid - Lori Whitlock

Designed by

Cheryl Becker

Here is a card I made for someone dealing with an extremely trying time with a son that's very ill. All these sentiments are the things I pray for her. I used a die for the stitched ovals from My Creative Time, I also used a set that has all these words and more. Love that stamp set! I also used a piece of flair from Paper Play Studio. Inked the edges, used a bit of twine and called it done.

My Creative Time

Stitched Oval Die

Inspiring Words Stamp Set

Paper Play Studio, That's Krafty

Designed by

Cheryl Becker

Here is a cute little basket/box that I made using a file from My Time Made Easy. I scaled it down a bit to fit the mat and I didn't really want it huge. I used print and cut with my Cameo using files from Lori Whitlock's new collection over at Jessica Sprague called Fall Fling. I love Autumn and this box will be cute as a centerpiece with some fall element die cuts, of even to fill with some fall treats. You could actually make it a bit smaller and put one really nice, big caramel apple! Ohhh, I may have to try that! Check out these products and make one for yourself or a gift.

Designed by

Cheryl Becker

I made this cute little fall flavored card using files from SVGCuts. The stamp is one from My Creative Time. I'm in love with these stamps! The are the greatest of quality. You should check out her sets....amazing!

My Creative Time

Stitched Oval Die

SVGCuts Autumn Cuddly Friends

Designed by

Cheryl Becker

I used my Cameo to cut the components of this easel card. The stamps I used are from My Creative Time. Followed the sketch from over at Cameo Creations.

Designed by

Cheryl Becker

Here is an adorable ice cream cone box that Mary designed over at SVGCuts. I'm in love with this little thing! So cute, they are. I used non traditional colors cause I think it's cute no matter what papers you use. This has lots of glitter but doesn't show up well in the photo. I used my Epiphany Crafts shape tool for the cherry on top...makes it look nice and shiny! Filled it with candies and it's ready to give away.

SVGCuts

Ice Cream Birthday SVG Kit

Epiphany Crafts

Designed by

Cheryl Becker

I'm in love with my new stamps from My Creative Time! Love them! For this cute little bag of treats, I used the Scallop & Stitched Circle Die and one of the stamp sets that coordinate with that die called All Around Everything Stamp Set. If you like Peachy Keen stamps you will love these, they are made of the same high quality material. Go check out the site!

My Creative Time

Designed by

Cheryl Becker

I have been acquiring some new stamp sets and I am in LOVE....with stamps from My Creative Time! I have always loved Peachy Keen stamps quality and these are the exact same material....fantastic! I chose to use the stamp/die combo called Celebrate Good Times for this card. Love this set....lots of stamps to go with the die. Who doesn't love cupcakes anyway?! I  also used the Stitched Lollipop Holder Die for the cute little sucker.  The Happy Birthday stamp is from the set called Many Greetings. The larger background label shape is also a die called XL Label Die. The stitching is a coordinating stamp from a set called XL Label Borders Stamp Set. So cute and so quick...whip up several to keep on hand for a cute little anytime gift.

My Creative Time

 

Designed by 

Cheryl Becker

Here is one more card using Emma's stamps from My Creative Time. The quality of these stamps could not be any better! I'm in love with them. Sure I will be getting many more.

My Creative Time 

Scallop & Stitched Circle Die

All Around Everything Stamp Set

Designed by

Cheryl Becker

I am in love with these stamps from My Creative Time! Just a simple anniversary card using a couple of her stamps. I added ribbon and a button from American Crafts. 

My Creative Time
Floral Sentiments Stamp Set
Many Greetings Stamp Set