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BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY!

For our blog hop giveaway, we will have 2 winners! 

Winner #1 ~ will win a PRIZE PACKAGE from "Liz's Paper Loft Boutique" & a $50 to "My Creative Time's Store'! 

Winner #2 ~ will be our "Guest Designer" for our September Release! 

All you have to do is leave your comments on our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on ALL blogs, but the more you comment on, the better chances you have! 

GOOD LUCK! :)

PRE-ORDER DAY!!!! 

The August 26th Edition stamps & dies are available for PRE-ORDER right now! Please enter the code: AUGUST2013 to receive 20% off your ENTIRE ORDER! This sale ends Friday, Sept. 6 at midnight, PST.  Start shopping HERE! 

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Have you fallen totally in love with this release yet?! If not, today might just push you over...not to mention the blog hop tomorrow! Here's what I made for you today. I hope you like!

This What A View Die is amazing!!! Can you imagine all you can do with this?! I found a card base in my Silhouette store that I liked and sized it so the die cut would fit nicely with a border around it showing just a bit.  I cut the die twice in different colors and saved the tiny squares and put them back in after stamping "coffee". Then I used dimensional adhesive to attach to the rest of the card base.

I stamped the coffee cup on white and on patterned paper and cut to do some paper piecing. I also cut the Teeny Tag Die and found an "I" and a "heart" that I liked and stamped it. Attached with dimensionals as well. I tried to get a shot that let you see that I went back over the stamping with a clear gel pen to get that glossy look of the old time plastic label tape. I think it worked great. And of course, I had to add some white gel pen accents.

Here is the sentiment I stamped on the inside of my card. And trust me....it's true! So, there it is...my card for today. I hope in some way I've given you a bit of inspiration. Mix up your new with your old, they all work together so well! That's the thing I love, Emma designs new things that will work with your old....so you can use them all!

Here's my list if you're interested.

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Teeny Tag Greetings Stamp Set

Label Font Stamp Set

You Are Perk-fect Stamp Set

Anyday Bingo & Crossword Stamp Set

What A View! Die ~ New Release

So, that's it....that's all I used on this card. Have fun checking out all the other DT projects, and don't forget, today you can PRE-ORDER!!!

Out of this world...

Sneak Peek giveaway!

We will be giving away the set we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Monday, we will announce the winner of that on Tuesday & so on......

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! 

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! ;)

Here we are at day 3 already! Aren't you loving all the cool stuff?! I certainly am! Here's my card for today. Another 3x6 card...sorta liking these little things, lol...

I have had this pad of paper for like forever...and seldom used it. So, today I got it out and made a little boy card. I cut the paper to my advantage, getting this little guy at the bottom with the planets near the top. I used the new Stitched Party Dies banner die and cut it from several of the papers to get different patterns on each flag. I also cut the Scallop & Stitched Circle Dies and stamped my images. I added it with dimensional adhesive. 

I also cut the flag die from the Vintage Label Die set. I stamped it closer to one end and cut off the other end. Attached with dimensional adhesive. As you can see, I did a bit of zigzag stitching with my sewing machine. I like the added interest and don't do it often enough. For the circle sentiment, I taped off the word "Valentine" as I did not want that. That left me a nice spot for the spaceship.  

I glued on a few silver sequins to give the sparkle of stars. So, there you have it. Below is a list of what I used on this card.

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Card Sentiments w/ 3x3 Trifold Card Die

Scallop & Stitched Circle Dies

Vintage Stitched Label Dies

Classmate Valentines Stamp Set

Stitched Party Dies ~ New Release

I hope you like my card for you today, and I hope you are having a good time seeing all the new stuff. Have fun crafting!

Happy Hour...

Sneak Peek giveaway!

We will be giving away the set we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Monday, we will announce the winner of that on Tuesday & so on......

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! 

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! ;)

 Are you loving the Sneak Peeks so far? Awesome stuff, right?! This is the best Design Team with the best creator ever! Thanks for the awesome stuff, Emma!

Here's my project for you today. I am showcasing the stamp set called "Some Days Simply Require...". What a fun stamp set! This will be used a lot, I do believe...lol!

Fun, right?! For this card I pulled out some older stuff to use with these awesome new stamps. I love this color pallet as well. So, a fun way to invite the girls out for a night on the town. You could hit up for Happy Hour, then head out to the movies. I love the ticket dies and it works perfectly for a card like this. And you can't beat the tag dies for a foundation to build on...love those!

I also used the flag die that is in the set called Chocolate Greetings. I popped it up and hand cut a shadow layer to match. I did the same thing to create a layer under the large tag die.  And LOVE the sequins! They add just that little fun pop of dimension and color to any project.  The size on this card is 3x6 inches. It's fun to use the Envelope Punch Board from We R Memory Keepers. You can make any size you need. It's to make all size cards, not always 5.5x4.25!

Here's the inside of the card.

I had an idea to cross out "glass" and replace it with "bottle". Let's face it, some days are just like that! However, drinking a whole bottle might not be the greatest idea! Anyhow, super cute sentiments in this set. I'm sure you'll find lots of ways to use them.

So, here's the list of sets I used for this card.

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Some Days Simply Require ~ New Release

Chocolate Greetings Stamp Set

Stitched Fun Ticket Dies

Fun Tickets Stamp Set

Tag Dies

Stitched Round Tab, Arrow, and Tag Dies

Have fun checking out all the new products...and then have fun shopping....and then have fun creating!

A little treat for you...

Sneak Peek giveaway!

We will be giving away the set we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Monday, we will announce the winner of that on Tuesday & so on......

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! 

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! ;)

Who doesn't love Sneak Peeks?! I know I do. And I also know that you will see some amazing projects this week from the design team and Miss Emma! I tell you, that come up with some awesome stuff!

So, here's what I made for you today. A cute little box to put some goodies in for your favorite little Trick or Treater.  And I filled it with that amazing Candy Corn!

This cute little box is a file from SVGCuts. I love this little thing! And actually, in your cutting program, you could break the image apart, remove the pumpkin face, and replace it with something else, making this a little treat box you could use for any occasion. I put a strip of Scor Tape around the bottom edge and wrapped it with twine. I like how it finished off that bottom edge a bit.

 I used one of Emma's banner dies to stamp the sentiment on. I used dimensional adhesive to adhere to the lid. I ran a ribbon up through the precut holes and then through a button. Tied a bit of twine to finish off the look.

And who doesn't love Candy Corn! Just filled a little bag I had and tied it off with ribbon. I hope you like this little treat box and will make some of your own. Especially since you could custom tailor it for any occasion.

Here's what I used on this project.

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Just Simply Live Stamp Set 

Fright Night Stamp Set ~ New Release

SVGCuts 

 So...I came up with one other idea real quick. Stamps and dies don't only have to be used on a card or layout or decor piece. I had an idea to make a cute hair bow for my grand daughter for Halloween season. I used black and orange tulle and gather it all together and wrapped a wire around to secure. Previously, I had used the new little ghost die and cut about 6-7 pieces. I glued one to the other until it was a nice sturdy thickness, like chipboard. On the top, I smeared white glue and sprinkled it with Martha Stewart glitter. I used black Stickles for the eyes. I then stamped the word "Boo" on black and embossed with white embossing powder. I added the word with a dimensional adhesive, and used hot glue along with it. Wasn't wanting to stick to the glitter. Then I hot glued that to the center of the tulle. The whole piece I then glued on to one of Miss Aleida's stretchy hair bands. I got a good pic of the headband, but not so good on her head. I will post the one I got though...even though it's not the greatest photo. If I have time I'll try again. So.....ready to see?! I like it and I hope you do too. Maybe you can think of your own ways to use products other that paper crafting.

 Here's what I used to create this hair bow.

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Cutie Patootie Ghost Die ~ New Release

Fright Night Stamp Set ~ New Release

So...there you have it, my little treat box showcasing the new stamp set called Fright Night, and my Cutie Patootie Ghost hair bow.  Have fun checking out all the amazing projects the other design team members have for you. 

Inspire Me Tuesday...

Today we are doing projects from something that inspired us. Well....I got a new toy...that was my inspiration...lol! Wanna see? I'm super excited about it, been wanting one for awhile now and finally got it! Here's my new Canon Selphy cp900!

Isn't it cute?! Now I can print all my cell pics so easily...and all my Instagram pics! I got it from HSN. This is what inspired me to print some of my latest cell pics for my Project Life book. So let's get going.

Here is the layout I did using pics of the grandbabies playing in the backyard. 

  

I really like how true the colors are. Very nice quality...and so easy! You see the blue square? Well, all that in the bottom of their pool is sand!!! Yes, they got in the pool, into the sandbox, back into the pool...and on and on! What a mess! But, they had a blast and that's all that matters. I used several MCT dies and stamps. The papers are from my PL system. 

I'm telling you, the sand was plastered!!! Sand everywhere you can imagine...and yes they ate some too! Look at Karson, those eyes of his melt my heart! Love the camera die and those arrow stamps! See the little tab die? So perfect! The "PLAY" card is from the Silhouette store.

And, not to be outdone, is Aleida! She loves her sandbox! See the Teeny Tag dies at the top? Made a banner using them. I left plenty of spots to add my journaling later. Emma's dies for doing PL layouts are great! So easy to use for everything! And I wasn't much of a scrapper before she invited me to be a part of her DT. Now I'm beginning to love it!

So, here's what I used. Visit Emma's store and start collecting her things so you can create amazing things!

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Stitched 3x4 Journal Die

Teeny Tag Greetings Stamp Set

Stitched Capture Frame With Arrow Die

Stitched Tab Die 

Stitched 4x6 Journal Die

It's All About You Stamp Set
Camera Shy Stamp Set
Tab Notes Stamp Set
Things I Love Stamp Set
You Are Here Stamp Set

So...I think that's it! Pull out what you have and work on preserving life's memories. I'm glad I'm at least doing something for my grandkids, cause I didn't do my own, lol! Happy crafting!

Surprise...

Today at My Creative Time we are doing Favorite Stamp Of The Month projects. This month the stamp sets we are showcasing are Paper Princess and Polka Dot Surprise. I used both on my card. Love using some of the older sets...there are so many great stamps in them! Don't forget your older stuff when a new release comes out...THEY ARE ALL AMAZING!

I must say...this is probably my fave color combo ever! I LOVE them. Any way, I found this martini cut file in the Silhouette store...so cute! I assembled it...inked edges a bit...and popped it up on the tag I cut using one of the Tag Dies. I manipulated the die on the paper so I could cut it a tad longer. If you leave one edge hang off the cutting plate so it doesn't cut, run it through. Then for the second cut, you scoot the die down the paper a bit. Now leave the other end hang off the plate and run it through again. This technique allows you to lengthen the cut of the die you are using.

I stamped the "Surprise" and attached it flat down on the tag...no dimensionals. Then I stamped the other sentiment on the Stitched Oval Die. The martini glass is also added with dimensionals. Then I put dimensional adhesive on the back of the tag and attached to the card front. I wrapped some hemp around the patterned background before popping it up on the card base. And tell me....who doesn't love the look of sequins?!!! Thanks to Navy Wife Nikki...I'm getting hooked on them as well! 

So, there you have it...here's what I used on this project.

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Tag Dies

Stitched Oval Die

Stitched Round Tab, Arrow & Tag Dies

Paper Princess Stamp Set

Polka Dot "Surprise" Stamp Set

So...head over to My Creative Time and get these stamp sets while they are on sale. This price is good until SUNDAY, AUG 11th @ midnight PST.

I hope you like my little card today...I think it looks like fun to me! Join in with us if you have these stamp sets, and let us see what you come up with. You can post your pics on My Creative Time Facebook page. Happy Crafting!

Thrifty Thursday...

Today is a segment called Thrifty Thursday. And basically it is using up scraps, re-purposing something, or just using up what you have. So, I picked out a bunch of small cuts of patterned paper I had that I could use up. This is the card I came up with.

 I used the hot air balloon die and started off cutting one full one. Then, for the rest...I cut them, but then cut the basket part off. Leaving only the balloon. Then, I scored them in half and folded. I glued them to each other, making a fan affect. Then I glued that piece to the first cut that still had the basket attached. I tied a little twine bow on it. 

Another view of the balloon. Obviously, this is a tie on or hand delivered card!

I also cut the cartoon clouds and one of the tag dies. Each layer is attached with dimensional adhesives. I also ran the top red layer through the Big Shot using an embossing folder. Added it with dimensionals as well.

The sentiment is stamped on a cut made with the Just Simply Live set. I layered it on a simple rectangle and added it with dimensionals. Glued on a couple sequins as well. 

So...you can do a lot with those small bits of paper left from a larger project. Don't toss them out, use them up! Here's a list of the things I used.

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Just Simply Live Stamp Set

Fly Away With Me Dies

Fly Away With Me Sentiments Stamp Set

Stitched Cartoon Cloud Dies

Tag Dies

Hi...it's 3D Wednesday over at My Creative Time. I have a simple little project for you today. I made a little cookie box you can fill with any sort of treat. I happened to fill mine with Oatmeal No Bake cookies...some of our fave around here. I hope you enjoy!

I got the file for this box in the Silhouette store and cut it with my Cameo. It is a Lori Whitlock file. I got rid of her window though, and cut one instead using a die from MCT. I used an overhead transparency to cover the window, using my ATG gun. I used digital files to fill the images...Echo Park's A Perfect Summer. 

I used several of the dies from the latest release as well as some of the older goodies. I used the new clouds and inked the edges a bit. I also used the new tag die...LOVE IT! I cut a few of the smaller flag/tag shapes, tied them together, and stamped my sentiments. I used dimensional adhesives and attached to the front of the box. 

For the top of the box, I pulled the ribbon through the cut slots. I then threaded it through a big button and tied it into a bow. 

So...I told you it was pretty easy today! I have been really sick and I needed to do something that was pretty but quick. And I think it came out cute. Here's my list of ingredients. 

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Vintage Stitched Label Die

Stitched Round Tab, Arrow & Tag Dies

Stitched Cartoon Cloud Dies

Chocolate Greetings Stamp Set

Teeny Tag Greetings Stamp Set

Treasured Moments Stamp Set

So, there you have it. I hope you like my project and will try something similar yourself. As you can see, all of Miss Emma's releases work great together. All of the old, works so well with the new. Don't forget what you have and pull it out to mix with the new. Happy crafting!

Blog hop...

***BLOG HOP GIVEWAY ALERT***

For our Blog hop giveaway, there will be 2 winners chosen from ALL the comments combined!  Both winners will win a $25 Gift Certificate to my store!  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 Saturday, July 20th at midnight! Emma will announce winners on her blog on Monday, July 22nd!  EASY PEASY!!! GOOD LUCK!:)

 So....today is finally here! Been waiting for this hop to show off all of the amazing things in this new release! Have you enjoyed all the Sneak Peaks? I think it was neat this time for you all to see the full release, get to pre-order, and then be able to play with your new stuff as soon as the hop is over. If you're like me, you can hardly wait to get your order! 

Now, on to play "Eye Spy"

Don't forget to leave your comments to be entered into the drawing for your chance to win a special gift from Emma. Make your "Eye Spy"  guesses of items you spy in my project for your chance to win that awesome gift!

The next stop on the blog hop is with Miss Cindy...here. Have fun hopping!

Sneak Peaks New Release...

Sneak Peek Giveaway Time!

Okay, this time around we are doing something DIFFERENT! Since you ALL have seen this release in it's entirety, we decided to play a FUN game!  First of all, let me tell you what you will win!  ONE LUCKY person will win ALL of this! 

This is what this prize package includes:

-D-Ring 12" x 12" album - Black

Core kit

       - (500) 3" x 4" Journaling cards

       - (40) Bi-fold journaling cards 

       - (4) 4" x 6" First page cards

       - (4) 3" x 4" First page cards

       - (4) 4" x 6" Last page cards

       - (4) 3" x 4" Last page cards

       - (60) 4" x 6" Title cards 

(60) 12" x 12" Photo pocket pages

(12) 13" x 3" Project Life dividers

14 White divider labels

We will ALSO have a 2nd prize winner who will win a $50 certificate to my store!

We decided to make our giveaway a little easier for you.  Instead of listing all of the MCT products that each designer used on their projects, try to find just one!  If you can "spy" one old or new My Creative Time product and tell us about it in the comments, you will be eligible to win one of these great prizes!

Emma will announce the winner during the blog hop on Wednesday, July 17th! 

 ***SPREAD THE WORD TO THE WORLD ON Facebook, Instagram it #mycreativetime or even tweet about it~  about this release &  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!

 GOOD LUCK!

Here's another look at the new release. I'm loving all the new stuff! I hope you are enjoying all the new stuff too, and getting some ideas of what you can do when you get your new items from Emma.  

For part of the fun, Miss Emma has asked us not to tell you what we have used in our projects. Your job is to guess what is new. So, leave your comments at the end of this post, and let  us know what your guess is. This is your way to be entered to win the fantastic prize shown on the top of this post. Have fun, and good luck!

 So, there's my card for you. Now your part...leave that comment with your guess to be entered to win. Good luck!

Sneak Peaks New Release...

Sneak Peek Giveaway Time!

Okay, this time around we are doing something DIFFERENT! Since you ALL have seen this release in it's entirety, we decided to play a FUN game!  First of all, let me tell you what you will win!  ONE LUCKY person will win ALL of this! 

This is what this prize package includes:

-D-Ring 12" x 12" album - Black

Core kit

       - (500) 3" x 4" Journaling cards

       - (40) Bi-fold journaling cards 

       - (4) 4" x 6" First page cards

       - (4) 3" x 4" First page cards

       - (4) 4" x 6" Last page cards

       - (4) 3" x 4" Last page cards

       - (60) 4" x 6" Title cards 

(60) 12" x 12" Photo pocket pages

(12) 13" x 3" Project Life dividers

14 White divider labels

We will ALSO have a 2nd prize winner who will win a $50 certificate to my store!

We decided to make our giveaway a little easier for you.  Instead of listing all of the MCT products that each designer used on their projects, try to find just one!  If you can "spy" one old or new My Creative Time product and tell us about it in the comments, you will be eligible to win one of these great prizes!

Emma will announce the winner during the blog hop on Wednesday, July 17th! 

 ***SPREAD THE WORD TO THE WORLD ON Facebook, Instagram it #mycreativetime or even tweet about it~  about this release &  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!

 GOOD LUCK!

Here we go...I have another idea for you using some new products. Your job is to guess what are the new stuff is on my project. Have fun and good luck! 

So, here it is. My card I made. I really like how this came out...I'm sure you will like it too! 

Ok...time to guess. Leave your comments and make sure you guess the new products. Good luck!

Sneak Peak 4x6 Stitched Jouranal Die...

Sneak Peek Giveaway Time!

Okay, this time around we are doing something DIFFERENT! Since you ALL have seen this release in it's entirety, we decided to play a FUN game!  First of all, let me tell you what you will win!  ONE LUCKY person will win ALL of this! 

This is what this prize package includes:

-D-Ring 12" x 12" album - Black

Core kit

       - (500) 3" x 4" Journaling cards

       - (40) Bi-fold journaling cards 

       - (4) 4" x 6" First page cards

       - (4) 3" x 4" First page cards

       - (4) 4" x 6" Last page cards

       - (4) 3" x 4" Last page cards

       - (60) 4" x 6" Title cards 

(60) 12" x 12" Photo pocket pages

(12) 13" x 3" Project Life dividers

14 White divider labels

We will ALSO have a 2nd prize winner who will win a $50 certificate to my store!

We decided to make our giveaway a little easier for you.  Instead of listing all of the MCT products that each designer used on their projects, try to find just one!  If you can "spy" one old or new My Creative Time product and tell us about it in the comments, you will be eligible to win one of these great prizes!

Emma will announce the winner during the blog hop on Wednesday, July 17th! 

 ***SPREAD THE WORD TO THE WORLD ON Facebook, Instagram it #mycreativetime or even tweet about it about this release &  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!

 GOOD LUCK!

Now, I ask you, does Miss Emma ever disappoint with each new release? NEVER! And she didn't this time either. This is one of the best yet....useful from now until whenever, definitely a "go to" set.  If you are a card maker or scrapbooker, all of the items in this release will be SO useful!

I made a card...a 5x7 size card. However I trimmed it down a half inch from the top and sides. So, no help...you have to pick the new stuff and the not so new stuff! Good luck!

 

Ok...did you pick out the new stuff and the not so new stuff? Make your guess in the comment for your chance to win!

No list of supplies used in our Sneak Peaks this week....fun!!! Have fun guessing!