Inspiration Wednesday!

Happy Friday!!!

Today is "Inspiration Wednesday" over on the My Creative Time blog.

I saw this card (if you scan down the page, the picture is also below) on Pinterest a couple weeks ago and I thought it would be fun to "scrap lift" the design for today's post. 

So here is my version.

I made two cards, one in black and white and one in grey & white. Which one do you like? I like the black and white on better, I think.

I would also normally use white embossing powder on the sentiment, but I  thought I would try the white Colorbox ink. It stamped really nicely! I am very impressed!

This is my inspiration card.

I was attracted to this card because of the the sentiment. I am currently reading a series of books and the leading lady refers to her man as "quiver boy". LOL... It's a fantasy series and he is a dark elf and he carries a bow and arrows (quiver).  Anyway, enough about my 

 teenage "fantasy series" reading habits. 

I love how they turned out... I'm thinking I need to "scrap lift" ideas more often. 

 
Paper: Core'dinations & Recollections
Clear Dimension: Mod Podge, Dimensional Magic
White Ink: Colorbox Mini - Frost White
Black Ink: Ranger Archival Ink
My Creative Time Products:
Metal Adaptor Plate
Snips (wire cutters)
4x4 Journal Die + More
Stitched Sweethearts & XOXO Dies
Plane & Simple... Stamp Set
You Are Here Stamp Set

For more Whatever Wednesday projects, click here.

I hope you have a wonderful day! 

So Very Much!

Happy Tuesday!!!

Today is "Try me Tuesday" on the My Creative Time blog. So the "try me" is to make a card with dry embossing. I have a ton of embossing folders and I always forget to use them, so I thought this would be the perfect "try me" for me to play along with.

I made a shaped card.

I sized the flower pot svg at 4 1/2" tall. The base card measures 4" wide x 4.7" tall.

Paper: PaperTrey Ink, Recollections, & Core'dinations

Flower Baby svg: Treasure Box Designs, Tiny Treasures (Flower Baby)

Peachy Face: Peachy Keen Designs, PK-1357 Sweet on You Face Assortment

Yellow Twine: Timeless Twine, Lemonade Yellow

Embossing folders:

Provo Craft, Polka Dots (flower) & Janes' Set (pot)

My Creative Time Products:

Puffy Hearts Just For You Stamp Set

Metal Adaptor Plate

Snips (wire cutters)

Vintage Stitched Label Dies

To see more "Try Me Tuesday" projects, click here. 

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Made in Minutes

Happy Monday!!!!

Today is "Made in Minutes" Monday on the My Creative Time blog. So today's new feature "Made in Minutes" is a fun concept. I am not sure if I cheated or not... but it took me awhile to figure out what I wanted to make and then find the papers. Once I had that figured out, it took me about 4-5 minutes to put it all together.

I cut one of the Stitched Scallop Heart's, then the large heart from the Stitched Sweethearts & XOXO Dies set and then glued them together. Then I took a 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" coordinating piece of paper and wrapped it around the lolli. (If I make these again, I will use tissue paper instead.) I secured it onto the lolli with a piece of twine. The tag was cut and stamped with the Chunky Jar Accessories Set's, stamp and die. I attached the lollli to the heart with a glue dot. Easy right? ...and made in minutes!

Paper: Echo Park

Mini Lolli's: $1 Store

Twine: Timeless Twine, Strawberry Cupcake

My Creative Time Products:

Snips (wire cutters)

Metal Adaptor Plate

Stitched Scallop Heart Die Set

Stitched Sweethearts & XOXO Dies

Chunky Jar Accessories Set

To see more "Made in Minutes" projects, click here.

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Sweet Birthday Wishes

Happy Friday!!!

Today is my dt day on the Timeless Twine blog! This month, on the TT blog, all the Twine-ista's are sharing projects with a "something new" theme. That "something new"can be a new technique, new color of twine, new product from the store, or a new tool that we use while making our project.

I thought I would try making a card that has a "monochromatic" color scheme. A monochromatic color scheme is when one color used in various values and intensities (darks and lights). I chose to use the color purple. I found 4 shades that I thought worked well together.

I made this card for my sweet little Emily's, 2nd birthday. She is obsessed with Princess Sofia, so when I found this Sofie svg at LSHD, I knew that it would be perfect for her birthday card. 

I cut Sofie at 3 1/2" tall. The finished size of the card is 4" x 5". 

Paper: Recollections, Martha Stewart, and Core'dinations

Sofia svg: LSHD, Sofie

Face Stamp: Peachy Keen Stamps, PK-1320 In the Garden Face Assortment

Bling: Recolletions

My Creative Time Products:

Vintage Sentiments Stamp Set

Vintage Stitched Label Dies

I used the Timeless Twine's Purple Passion twine. You can find it, a ton of other colors, and lots of fun packaging in the Bella Creationz store.

I hope you have a wonderful day!

The Heart Always Find Its Way

Happy Wednesday!!!

Today is Whatever Wednesday over on the My Creative Time blog.

I made a quick & simple Valentine's Day card.

I giving you another quick sneak peak at a die that will be released next month. It's a shaped stitched bracket die. I am in love with these dies and I can't wait to see what people make with them! 

Paper: PaperTrey Ink & Recollections

Bling: Recollections

Ink: Hero Arts, Soft Granite

3/8" Corner Rounder: Lassco Corner Rounder

My Creative Time Products:

4x4 Journal Die + More

Metal Adaptor Plate

Snips (wire cutters)

Stitched Party Dies

Stitched 3x4 Journal Die
Puffy Hearts Just For You Stamp Set

Stitched Bracket Die (February Release)

For more "Whatever Wednesday" projects, click here. 

I hope you have a wonderful day!

My Creative Time New Release Week Blog Hop!

Happy Friday!!!

Today is the new release blog hop for My Creative Time. If you have arrived from Teri's blog, then you are on the right track. If you would like to start at the beginning, click here.

My project, for today, was made with the Stitched Gift Card Pocket Die and the sentiment is from Plane & Simple Stamp set.

Paper: Recollections & My Minds Eye
Twine: Timeless Twine, Watermelon Sorbet
My Creative Time Products:
Metal Adapter Plate
Snips (wire cutters)
Stitched 3x4 Journal Die
Stitched Button Dies
Chocolate Greetings Stamp Set
Stitched Gift Card Pocket Die (New Release)
Plane & Simple Stamp set (New Release)

***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 better chance 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! 

**EXCITING NEWS**

Since Emma didn't get to celebrate her 3rd year Anniversary in December (2013), she decided to celebrate it this month w/an EXTRA SPECIAL "FREEBIE" for THIS WEEKEND ONLY! YEP, for the FIRST TIME, the freebie will be a "DIE & a stamp"! So, you will get THIS ADORABLE set in your packages w/your purchase for THIS WEEKEND ONLY starting Fri, Jan 17th thru Sun Jan 19th ending at midnight PST! If you miss out on it, Emma will have it available for purchase in her store on Mon. Jan 20th! 

***SALE ALERT***

ALSO, DON'T FORGET our sale that is starting RIGHT NOW! Use the code:  NEWYEAR2014 to receive 20% off your entire purchase! Sale ends on Jan 24th @ midnight PST! 

Your next stop on the hop is Miss Emily!

I hope you have a wonderful day!

My Creative Time New Release Week - Day 4

Happy Thursday!!!

Today is day four of sneaks for My Creative Time's January new releases! Oh My! The releases this month are so fun!!! Today we are showcasing the Stitched Surprise Pop Out Card and the Stitched Gift Card Pocket Die.

This new flip card die is so much fun!

Fun right!?!

Paper: PaperTrey Ink & Simple Stories
Twine: Timeless Twine, Tuxedo
My Creative Time Products:
Metal Adapter Plate
Snips (wire cutters)
Build a Banner Kit
Just Simply Live Stamp Set
My Teacher Rocks Stamp Set
Stitched Surprise Pop Out Card (New Release) 
Stitched Gift Card Pocket Die (New Release)

***Sneak Peek Giveaway!***

Emma is giving away the sets we are showcasing each day, to ONE lucky winner! Each morning, Emma will announce the winner from the day before.

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, the better chance 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! 

**EXCITING NEWS**

Since Emma didn't get to celebrate her 3rd year Anniversary in December (2013), she decided to celebrate it this month w/an EXTRA SPECIAL "FREEBIE" for THIS WEEKEND ONLY! YEP, for the FIRST TIME, the freebie will be a "die & stamp"! So, you will get THIS ADORABLE set in your packages w/your purchase, starting Fri, Jan 17th thru Sun Jan 19th ending at midnight PST! If you miss out on it, Emma will have it available for purchase in her store on Mon. Jan 20th!

To see more sneaks, click here!

See you back here tomorrow for the new release blog hop!
I hope you have a wonderful day!

My Creative Time New Release Week - Day 3

Happy Wednesday!!!

Today is day three of sneaks for My Creative Time's January new releases! Oh My! The releases this month are so fun!!! Today we are showcasing Once Upon a Time stamp set, Plane & Simple stamp set, and Fun Paper Airplane Die (Freebie for placing an order.).

I made some fun Valentine's treats using the freebie, Fun Paper Airplane Die and a sentiment from the Once Upon a Time stamp set.

Paper: Doodelbug Designs
Twine: Timeless Twine, Strawberry Shortcake
1x8 Clear Treat Bags: Timeless Twine,  1x8 Clear Bags
My Creative Time Products:
Metal Adapter Plate
Snips (wire cutters)
Just Tags Stamp & Die Set
Once Upon a Time (New Release)
Fun Paper Airplane Die (New Release)

***Sneak Peek Giveaway!***

Emma is giving away the sets we are showcasing each day, to ONE lucky winner! Each morning, Emma will announce the winner from the day before.

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, the better chance 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! 

**EXCITING NEWS**

Since Emma didn't get to celebrate her 3rd year Anniversary in December (2013), she decided to celebrate it this month w/an EXTRA SPECIAL "FREEBIE" for THIS WEEKEND ONLY! YEP, for the FIRST TIME, the freebie will be a "die & stamp"! So, you will get THIS ADORABLE set in your packages w/your purchase, starting Fri, Jan 17th thru Sun Jan 19th ending at midnight PST! If you miss out on it, Emma will have it available for purchase in her store on Mon. Jan 20th!

To see more sneaks, click here!

See you back here tomorrow for day four of sneaks!
I hope you have a wonderful day!

My Creative Time New Release Week - Day 2

Happy Tuesday!!!

Today is day two of sneaks for My Creative Time's January new releases! Oh My! The releases this month are so fun!!! Today we are showcasing the newest stamp set, Puffy Hearts Just For You and the Stitched Sweetheart & XOXO Dies.

The new Stitched Sweetheart & XOXO dies have the stitching on both sides, so you are able to use them as a negative too! It makes them perfect for shaker cards! I love that Emma is designing them this way now, it makes the dies so much more versatile.

Paper: PaperTrey Ink, Core'dinations, & Recollections
Crinkle Ribbon: Etsy
Twine: Timeless Twine, Graphite Grey
My Creative Time Products:
Metal Adaptor Plate
Snips (wire cutters)
Stitched Cartoon Cloud Dies
4x4 Journal Die + More
Vintage Stitched Label Dies
Stitched Sweetheart & XOXO Dies (New Release)

Puffy Hearts Just For You (New Release)

***Sneak Peek Giveaway!***

Emma is giving away the sets we are showcasing each day, to ONE lucky winner! Each morning, Emma will announce the winner from the day before.

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, the better chance 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! 

**EXCITING NEWS**

Since Emma didn't get to celebrate her 3rd year Anniversary in December (2013), she decided to celebrate it this month w/an EXTRA SPECIAL "FREEBIE" for THIS WEEKEND ONLY! YEP, for the FIRST TIME, the freebie will be a "die & stamp"! So, you will get THIS ADORABLE set in your packages w/your purchase, starting Fri, Jan 17th thru Sun Jan 19th ending at midnight PST! If you miss out on it, Emma will have it available for purchase in her store on Mon. Jan 20th!

To see more sneaks, click here!

See you back here tomorrow for day three of sneaks!
I hope you have a wonderful day!

My Creative Time New Release Week - Day 1

Happy Monday!!!

Today is the first day of sneaks for My Creative Time's January new releases! Oh My! The releases this month are so fun!!! Today we are showcasing the newest stamp set called "You're So Cool" stamp set and "Winter Flakes" dies.

The sentiment on my card is from the new "You're So Cool" stamp set. The polka dot bracket is a sneak peak of a die that will be released next month. The sun was cut at 3.25" tall & glasses at 1" tall. The card base is 4.25" x 5".

Paper: Core'dinations, PaperTrey Ink, Echo Park
Peachy Face: Peachy Keen Stamps, PK-1358 Sweet on You 1 1/8
Sun SVG: Treasure Box Designs, Having a Cool Summer
Sunglasses SVG: Treasure Box Designs, Sunglass Collection
Green Twine: Timeless Twine, Olive Green
My Creative Time Products:
Metal Adaptor Plate
Snips (wire cutters)
Stitched 3x4 Journal Die
You're So Cool Stamp Set (New Release)
(Red Polka Dot) Stitched Bracket Die: Sneak peak at February's release!

***Sneak Peek Giveaway!***

Emma is giving away the sets we are showcasing each day, to ONE lucky winner! Each morning, Emma will announce the winner from the day before.

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, the better chance 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! 

**EXCITING NEWS**

Since Emma didn't get to celebrate her 3rd year Anniversary in December (2013), she decided to celebrate it this month w/an EXTRA SPECIAL "FREEBIE" for THIS WEEKEND ONLY! YEP, for the FIRST TIME, the freebie will be a "die & stamp"! So, you will get THIS ADORABLE set in your packages w/your purchase, starting Fri, Jan 17th thru Sun Jan 19th ending at midnight PST! If you miss out on it, Emma will have it available for purchase in her store on Mon. Jan 20th!

To see more sneaks, click here!

See you back here tomorrow for day two of sneaks!
I hope you have a wonderful day!

Shaker Tag

Happy Friday!

Today is my official first post as a "Twine-ista" over on the Timeless Twine blog! I am super excited to be a part of this years dt! This month, on the TT blog, all the Twine-ista's will be sharing projects with a "something new" theme. That "something new"can be a new technique, new color of twine, new product from the store, or a new tool that we use while making our project.

The last six months are so I have been obsessed with shaker cards, but sadly, I have yet to make one. I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to get my "shaker" groove on! :)  I decided to make a Valentine's shaker tag. It was pretty easy. If you are wondering how they are made, here's a great tutorial.

I didn't have the right color sequins, to put in the "shaker" part, so I made my own with three tiny heart dies that I have. I was going to add some tiny beads as well, but I was so excited to see the "shaker" in action, that I forgot to add them. LOL

I also used one of MCT new releases, that we will be sneaking next week. I won't tell you what it is.

Paper: DCWV

4x4 Journal Die + More

Stitched Doily Die

Tag Dies

Teeny Tags Layering Dies

Teeny Tag Holidays

 Scallop & Stitched Circle Die

I used the Timeless Twine's Strawberry Cupcake twine. You can find it, a ton of other colors, and lots of fun packaging in the Bella Creationz store.

Monday starts the sneaks for MCT's January new releases! I can't wait to show you my projects! I think this release is one of my most favorites!!!

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!!!

So here were are at the start of 2014. Crazy right!?!

I am very excited and honored to to announce that Emma at My Creative Time has asked me to continue on as a design team member for 2014. I am so excited and cannot wait to see what she has in store for us, product-wise, in the coming year!

I also wanted to share a couple gift card holders that I made, for Christmas gifts, and didn't have time to share.

I used the 3x3 Fancy Envelope Die, attached the cuts to the outside, with a Teeny Tags Layering Die, and the sentiment is from Teeny Tag Holidays. The twine is Cherry Red from Timeless Twine. The faces are from PKS's PK-1320 In the Garden Face Assortment.


I used the Stitched 3x4 Journal Die and the Fun Stitched Edges, to create a pocket holder for the gift card. I just used a bit of glue around the edges, on the bottom piece, to create the pocket.

If you would like to see the rest of the new MCT dt, click here.

 Here's to a wonderful New Years Day and a fabulous new year!