Try Me Tuesday.....Box Card {MCT DT}

Good Morning and Welcome to 

Try Me Tuesday with My Creative Time!

Today we are trying a new type of card~ a Box Card!

The DT was directed towards this video on YouTube for directions on how to make this type of card and let me tell you this is so easy to make!

The possibilities are endless as to how to decorate and embellish these types of cards! 

So here is my inspiration....Hope you like it!

I just LOVE the new MCT release and these adorable bees and hive dies.  I couldn't wait to add some PK cuteness to these bees as well :)

I listed all the products I used below and followed the video for all the directions on putting the box card together.  So super fun and easy too!!!

My Creative Time Products Used:

Bee Happy

Stitched Bees & Beehive Dies

Stitched Leaves Dies

Vintage Stitched Label Dies

Peachy Keen Stamps Used:

PK~1320 In the Garden Face Assortment

Additional Products Used:

Lawn Fawn Designer Paper~Let's Polka

White cardstock

Chalk, Diamond Stickles, Pop Dots

So what do you think????? 

Want to see more projects?

Make sure you head on over to My Creative Time to see what the rest of the DT made!

I know the inspiration is AWESOME!!!!

And give this new technique a try! You will be hooked :)

I am already planning my next Box Card!

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a GREAT Tuesday!!!!

MCT 33rd New Release Blog Hop!

Good Morning 
and 
Welcome to the much anticipated 
33rd New Release from My Creative Time!

This week has been so much fun with the DT sharing amazing projects and inspiration! But we have one more day of AWESOME~NESS! 

You should be coming from the VERY talented
Candace
but if you are just stopping in, make sure to head back to the start~ the AMAZING 
Emma
You are not going to want to miss a thing!

Today I am showcasing the new set~ Live Love Bark and I have 2 projects to share with you all. The first one is a fun birthday gift card, perfect for the dog lover in your family :)

My Creative Time Products Used:

Live Love Bark (New Release)
Loyal Friends (New Release)
Embossed Gift Card Holder

Other Products Used:
Carta Bella~Giddy Up paper pad
May Arts Jute String
pop dots

And for my next card, I wanted to make something CAS using this awesome cork board paper I found. Seeing that Miss Emma added this ADORABLE Live Love Bark sentiment to this set (hence the name of the set...LOL), I made my card around both!

My Creative Time Products Used:
Live Love Bark (New Release)
4x4 Journal Die + More

Other Products Used:
Fancy Pants~ Wonderful Day paper pack
gold brad, pop dot

***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! 

***SALE ALERT***

ALSO, DON'T FORGET our sale that is starting RIGHT NOW! Use the code: JUNE2014 to 

receive 20% off your entire purchase! Sale ends on July 4th @ midnight PST! 

*****Just wanted to pop in & give you an UPDATE!!! If you placed your order this morning & your inv number is between 12044 - 12194 then YOU were the LUCKY ones to get the freebie!!! CONGRATS ladies! The MCT shipping crew will include those in your pkgs! If you missed out on this, this CUTE little stamp is available for purchase here: http://shop.my-creative-time.com/My-Kids-Have-Paws-MCT-165.htm ****

And here is the whole release!

Just in case you get lost along the way :)

BLOG HOP LINE UP

Emma - http://www.creativetimeforme.com

Katie - http://www.craftingwithkatie.com

Nikki - http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com

Lee-Ann - http://leescraps.blogspot.com/

Lucia - http://www.todoconpapel.com/

Candace - http://www.pcquickutzclub.blogspot.com/

Jessica - http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com/ ~ME~

Stacey - http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/ ~NEXT~

Cindy - http://www.cindybcreations.blogspot.ca/

Shar - http://scrapendipity.blogspot.com

Micia - http://lilowldesigns.blogspot.com

Teri Beri - http://teriberi2.blogspot.com

Ruthie - www.septemberninthdesigns.com

Emily - http://creationsofanarmywife.blogspot.com/

Liz - http://www.lizspaperloft.com/

Cassandra - http://www.Ctimz3.blogspot.com

Kim - http://www.kimberlyharrisstudio.blogspot.com

Veronica - http://vkcreate.blogspot.com/

Nancy - http://www.scrappingoutofcontrol.com

Well your time with me is up... your next stop along the hop is the super sweet and very talented
Stacey
Thanks so much for hopping along with us and have a GREAT Friday!!!

I'll Be Patiently Waiting for You!...{MCT Sneak Day 4}

Good Morning and 

Welcome to Day 4 of sneaks for the new

My Creative Time 33rd  Release!

Are you ready for more fun stamps and dies? What do you think of everything that has been showcased so far?? Pretty AWESOME right!!!

WELL...

It is time for the final day of awesome projects from the DT showcasing 3 new sets

Loyal Friends, Live Love Bark & My Kids Have Paws

For all you dog lovers out there....Emma has the PERFECT sets for you!

Here is the project I made using one of the new sets....I do not have a dog but did grow up with one and he was my best friend!!! My kiddo's would love one so maybe someday soon :)

Anyways here is what I made...Hope you like it!

How super adorable are these new dies?? The possibilities are endless for sure!!!

OMG cuteness to the MAX and that pup is only one that Miss Emma has added to this new release. 

Here is how I made this card...it was super easy! I started my card with a white card base and added my layer of designer paper~ Cloud 9 Designs Dog Chitchat. Then using all the colors from the designer paper, I die cut several pieces from the new Loyal Friends stamp and die set to make my puppy "scene"

Everything was then layered onto the largest Bunch of Fun Circle Dies. Finally for the sentiment, I used again the new Loyal Friends stamp set, stamping it onto the Stitched Square Speech Bubble Die and popping it up to look like the cutie pup is saying it :)

My Creative Time Products Used:

Stitched Square Speech Bubbles

Bunch of Fun Circle Dies

Loyal Friends (new release)

I did make another card using the same set as well.... Just can not get enough of these adorable pups!

For this card I made a treat jar with some dog bones inside...It is a shaker card, the bones will move around a bit but my intention was to make the dog look like he was watching the jar of treats :)

My Creative Time Products Used:
Loyal Friends (new release)
Stitched Chunky Jar Dies

Other Products Used:
DCVW The Boyhood Paper Pack
Pop Dots
Hemp Twine

***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 in her video!

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! 

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!;)

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I will see you all tomorrow for the New Release Blog Hop!!!!

We Were Meant to Bee!...{MCT Sneak Day 3}

Good Morning and 

Welcome to Day 3 of sneaks for the new

My Creative Time 33rd  Release!

It is time for another awesome day of projects from the DT showcasing 3 new sets

Stitched Honeycomb Dies, Bee Happy and Stitched Bees & Beehive Dies

When I first saw these sets, this card came to mind right away....I am very happy that my idea was able to turn out pretty much just as I pictured it...so here is to hoping you like it as well :)

Aren't those bees adorable??? I just LOVE that Emma has the dies and the matching stamps for these cuties! 

For my card I wanted to make a window using the new Stitched Honeycomb Die so in order to do that I layered my card base with the designer paper on top and die cut though both layers. Next I removed the designer paper (I used a low tack adhesive to hold it in place while I die cut) and added a sheet of acetate, sandwiching it between the card base and the designer paper. Next I added the additional pieces to the honeycomb die using the inside of the die cut from the original cut and then cutting another piece out of black card stock for the frame.  

After all the pieces were attached to my card base, I stamped my sentiment, die cut some small red hearts and randomly placed them onto my card, placing it aside to work on the bees.

For these cuties, I die cut them using the matching pattern paper and them stamped them using the matching images from the Bee Happy stamp set. Since I used pattern paper for the bees, I decides to color them in using my prisma colored pencils, adding some wink of stella glitter onto the wings and some diamond stickles to the antenna. They were then popped up onto my card front using some foam squares.
I am not sure how much you can tell from the picture, but I did decorate the inside of my card, using the hexagons that were die cut from the honeycomb. I added a few to the bottom left hand corner just so the inside was not left to plain :)  

My Creative Time Products Used:

Vintage Stitched Label Dies

Stitched Sweetheart & XOXO Dies

Stitched Honeycomb Dies (New Release)

Stitched Bees & Beehive Dies (New Release)

Bee Happy (New Release)

Other Products Used:

Simple Stories~Yellow Honeycomb Designer Paper

Wink of Stella Pen

Clear Acetate Sheet

Diamond Stickles

Pop Dots

***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 in her video!

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! 

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!;)

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I will see you all tomorrow for Day 4 of sneaks!!!

Have a Great Vacation.....{MCT Sneak Day 2}

Good Morning and 

Welcome to Day 2 of sneaks for the new

My Creative Time 33rd  Release!

This is such an AWESOME release as you saw from Day 1 of sneaks, right????

Well there is so much more!!!!!

 Today the DT is showcasing projects using the 

Surf's up and Sit back & Relax 

stamp and die sets.

You already saw projects from the DT using the Sit Back & Relax set from the Flip Flop Blog Hop and just to recap here are the 2 cards I made from that set...

If you missed that hop you can see all the details HERE on how I made these.

Of course I have another project using both of the new sets and dies, this one I made as a gift for a friend heading out on a beach vacation.....Hope you like it!

I just love how easy My Creative Time stamps and dies make decorating a gift. Just alittle something personal makes all the difference, don't you think?

I do for sure! So I found this fun oversized beach shovel at Target and thought this would make a great gift with a bottle of suntan lotion and a cute tag. Miss Emma's new release could not have come at a better time too :)

Here is what the tag looks like up close. And to make this tag I used a bunch of older dies and well as some of the new ones for this release.

Ok here is how I made this. I started off using the Tag Die for my base. Using all designer papers from Echo Park~Paradise Beach, I cut the waves from the Make a Splash Die and the surf board and beach ball from the new Surf's Up set. For the "sand" part of my tag, I used some coordination cardstock and inked up the distressed edges for a little more texture. Finally, I finished off my tag with the stamped sentiment from the new Sit Back & Relax set.

My Creative Time Products Used:

Tag Dies

Make a Splash Die

Sit Back & Relax (New Release)

Surf's Up (New Release)

Additional Products Used:

3 Girl JAM crinkle ribbon

***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 in her video!

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! 

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!;)

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I will see you all tomorrow for Day 3 of sneaks!!!

Happy Fourth of July!....{MCT Sneak Day 1}

Good Morning and 

Welcome to Day 1 of sneaks for the new

My Creative Time 33rd  Release!

This is such an AWESOME release and I know you will all LOVE it to pieces so....

today the DT is showcasing projects using the 

Happy Thoughts & You are Fabulous

stamp and die sets.

For my card, I use the current sketch from our Designers Challenge, mixed with some of the colors from the photo inspiration
(you can see all the details on this challenge and enter your project HERE)

to come up with this card......

Here is how I made my card...I started with an A2 card base and added a layer of designer paper. Then I moved onto setting up my sentiment. I used the new "happy" die from the Happy Thoughts set and die cut it into my white card stock. Removing the word and setting it aside for another project. Then using the same die, I did it again with some red card stock taking the word and inserting it into my cut out white piece. Using the "fourth of july" sentiment from the same set, I stamped it under the "happy".
Next I die cut some stars in different shapes using the 3 Star Stitched Dies in red, white and blue. To add some texture to the stars, I stamped each one using the new pattern stamps from the You Are Fabulous stamp set. 
After adding all of my layers and popping up some of the stars, I placed some random sequins onto the star die cuts.
And there you have my card :)
Such a fun and festive card, don't you think??

My Creative Time Products Used:

You Are Fabulous (New Release)
Happy Thoughts (New Release)
3 Star Stitched Dies

Other Products Used:
Pebbles~Americana Designer Paper
Red, White and Blue scrap card stock
Sequins, pop dots
Tim Holtz Distress Ink~ Faded Jeans & Barn Door

***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 in her video!

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! 

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!;)

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I will see you all tomorrow for Day 2 of sneaks!!!

Happy Flip Flop Day Blog Hop w/MCT

Morning Everyone and  welcome to our 

"Happy Flip Flop Day Blog Hop!"  

We are ALL SUPER EXCITED because we will be showcasing a set called

"Sit Back & Relax" that will be released next week!

 This FUN set includes a total of 19 stamps with coordinating dies! 

But, just for hopping today and leaving comments on all of our blogs, Emma decided to have 5 of us give away this FABULOUS set to 5 lucky peeps BEFORE it's released! We will not be saying which 5 of us are giving it away, so you might want to comment on ALL the blogs so you won't miss out! :) All 5 winners will be announced on Emma's Blog on Sunday, June 22nd at noon PST! So you have until Saturday, June 21st at midnight PST to leave your comments.

Now onto the hop.....You should be coming from the very talented
Candace 
but if you are just stopping in, please head on back to the start~ the lady behind it all :)
Emma 
you are not going to want to miss a thing!!!
For my project, I actually have 2 cards to share that I made with this AWESOME new stamp and die set.
Here is my first card....

I wanted to keep it pretty simple, to showcase those adorable new flip flop dies. Aren't they just so "flippin" awesome??????
I LOVE them!!!
I did die cut them and then stamped the matching pattern onto the flip flops to give them more of a texture.
Since I cut them using navy cardstock, they were stamped with some Faded Jeans distress ink, a perfect color to show the stamp but not overpower the dies.
Then for the sentiment, I masked it to be able to make 2 banners, stamping the top part on one banner die and then stamping the second one on another banner die.
To finish my card off, I added some tiny heart to the flip flops and one more to the sentiment, adding some stickles for a little sparkle :)

My Creative Time Products Used:
Sit Back & Relax (New Release~ On Sale Fri June 27th)
Bunch of Fun Circle Dies
Vintage Stitched Label Die
4x4 Journal Die + More

Other Products Used:
Doodlebug Designs~ Patriotic Parade
Stickles


Then for my second card....

I totally have beach relaxing on the brain after seeing this new set. So I wanted to create a beach scene. I used tons of MCT goodies for this one..and I linked them all below for you as well.
One of my favorite thing about this set, besides the awesome flip flop dies of course, is the ability to create so many different projects with all the great sentiments that Emma created.

My Creative Time Products Used:
Sit Back & Relax (New Release~ On Sale Fri June 27th)
Bunch of Fun Circle Dies
Stitched Journal Die
Stitched Cartoon Cloud Die
Fun Stitched Edges
Build A Banner

Other Products Used:
Echo Park~A Perfect Summer
PK~1320 In the Garden Face Assortment
Chalk, white gel pen, bling
cork paper

So there are my projects. What do you think?? Are you so excited to get this set when it goes on sale next week?? Hey keep commenting along the hop and you may even be the lucky winner of one of them!!!

Well that is all I have to share today, you are now heading over to the awesome
Stacey
I know she has another FAB project to share!!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by and HAPPY HOPPING!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Here is the line up just in case you get lost along the way!

BLOG HOP LINE UP

Emma 
Katie 

Lee-Ann 

Lucia 

Candace 

Jessica  ~ME~

Stacey

Cindy

Shar 

Micia

Leanne

Teri Beri 

Ruthie 

Emily

Liz 

Cassandra 

Kim 

Veronica 

Happy Birthday to You!

Good Morning everyone!

I know I have been missing for a few days....There is good reason for my absence. I was camping with my son's 5th grade for 3 days. Yes all 83 kiddo's in his class went on an AMAZING camping trip and I was so honored to be a part of it!

BUT I am back and ready to get back in the swing of posting, crafting and VISITING all of your blogs again...So please bear with me as I attempt to play catchup :)

SO...

It is my DT day over on the Trendy Twine Blog, and 

this month the Trendy Twine DT is spotlighting the Celebration Trendy Twine. 

Here is my sneak.... 

please head over to the Trendy Twine Blog to see my full project, 

I would really appreciate it :)

Supplies Used:

Paper~ White, Black, Queen & Co

Stamps~Peachy Keen Stamps~June SOTM

Dies~ My Creative Time

Embellishments~ Trendy Twine Celebration

copic markers, Christmas/X-Mas Red Stickles

Don't forget the special this month on the Celebration Twine spool and Celebration Mini Set!

New to Trendy Twine??? Check out the other places where we share our projects .....

Trendy Twine Blog~ HERE

and the

Trendy Twine Facebook page~ HERE

Don't forget to visit the 

 new and improved, packed with tons of product

 Store HERE

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a GREAT Tuesday!

PKS June New Release Blog Hop!

Hi everyone and welcome to the 
Peachy Keen Stamps June New Release Blog Hop!

The time has FINALLY arrived!  

We’re here and we’re ready to get hopping!  We've shared four fabulous days of sneak peeks with you and we've been as exited as we could be for the time when we could show you EVERYTHING!
If you’re a Stamp of the Month Club member then you've already had a look at the SOTM set.   All of these perfectly coordinated stamps are NOW available in the Peachy Keen Shop, and even better, you can grab all your favorites from the June Release at 20% off!

We've seen some outstanding samples from the DT so far, and tonight we have even more wonderful work to share for our blog hop.  You’ll find the complete blog hop order below.

Now onto my project...

You should be coming from the very talented

 Saundra Rega~
if not, head on back to the beginning~ over at the Peachy Keen Stamps Blog ...you are not going to want to miss anything!

Isn't that little peanut just adorable???? I just had to use him to make a sweet graduation gift card.... 

All of the stamps are from the new Little Peanut Stamp Set (LOVE this set!) and I used the Surprise Pop Out Card Die from My Creative Time

Here is what the card looks like when opened.... A perfect spot for a gift using the Stitched Gift Card Pocket Die, also from My Creative Time. The sentiment reads "Here are a few peanuts to put in your piggy bank" How adorable is that?? I didn't have anything to put into it~ I have cash and it floats away into my kiddo's hands...LOL!

Now for a close-up of that peanut! I stamped him onto kraft cardstock and highlighted him using my copic markers. Then for his face, I added some chalk to his cheeks, white gel pen to his eyes and some glossy accents to his glasses. I stamped and die cut the graduation hat and popped it up onto his head with some jute string

PRIZE ALERT :: PRIZE ALERT :: PRIZE ALERT

We’re thrilled beyond belief that you could join us for this months release events and as our thank you, we want to offer you the chance for a wonderful prize!  This month, we’re going to give away one $50 Gift Certificate to one lucky winner!  All you need to do is leave a comment here and on our designer’s blogs.  Tell us what you like about this release, and well give you one entry for each comment you leave.  We’ll randomly choose a winner from all of the comments on all of the blogs and announce that winner on the PKS Blog and on Facebook!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Here is the whole line-up in case you get lost along the way

Peachy Keen Stamps Blog

Saundra Rega 

Jessica Esch ~ ME~

Jessica Fick ~NEXT~

Joanna Bandeline

Brigit Mann 

Liz Munoz 

Amber Kroening 

Emily Kluender 

Amy Crockett 

Gigi McKellips

Are you curious about our Stamp of the Month Club and how it works?

Would you like to have these adorable stamps arrive at your door automatically, with that some awesome perks that include a FABULOUS monthly discount on any other items you’d like to order?  If your answer is yes to any of those questions, then please follow this link to find out more about our monthly stamp club, and if you have any additional questions, feel free to email us info at peachykeenstamps dot com.  We’ll be happy to help and get you set up as a club member!

http://www.peachykeenstamps.com/stamp-kit-of-the-month-club/

Thanks for joining us for our June event, and be looking for our June Linky Party to open soon!  We want to see what YOU create with these new stamps and each creation you share gets you a chance to win a great prize!!

Oh, and don’t forget about our challenges!  You’ll find links to both the Linky Party and Challenges on the PKS sidebar.

You are now heading to
Jessica Fick!
Thanks for stopping by and have a GREAT night!!

Take a look at all the wonderful stamps in this special Under The Big Top Release
Two fabulous new background stamps to get crafty with.

 

There are five adorable circus themed stamp sets offering oodles of opportunities to create darling cards, layouts, and home decor pieces.   Wouldn’t some circus decor for a child or baby’s room be awesome?  These stamps would also make wonderful projects for babies, get well, graduations, birthdays, and the list goes on and on.  There really IS something for everyone here!!

 

  

Here are the newest Peachy Keen Face stamps to be added to the inventory, and we predict these to become very popular favorites.  Available in the most popular sizes for all your paper crafting needs!


And last, but certainly not least the PKSC-30 June 2014 Stamp of the Month stamp set!

These clowns are so totally adorable that we can hardly stand it!   Lots of accessories and some great sentiments are included with this set to allow you to get creative in so many ways!