Saturday, August 30, 2014

Yummy Challenge

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbon has a "Yummy Challenge" going on til today and I was inspired to create a project to submit!  The newest file, Lemonade Cup is too cute and I love the lemon!!  This hand soap, Lemon Meringue Cheer, I thought would be perfect to add a tag with this lemon for a quick gift.  The label on the hand soap also inspired me to use the cutting file, Breakfast Sweets, where I used the muffin cut to create a lemon meringue inspired cupcake!!  Too Cute!!



Products Used:
Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbon Cutting Files:  Breakfast Sweets and Lemonade Cup
Paper: Echo Park Paper 
Twine

Friday, August 29, 2014

My Creative Time Blog Hop

Today is the My Creative Time 35th Edition Release Blog Hop! 
If you would like to start at the beginning, click here. If you have arrived from Lucia's blog then you are on the right track.

I'm showcasing the new Camera Bottom Layer Die ~ love the camera die and now it's even easier to add to your projects with the background cut!!


A few weeks ago I had pictures of my kids taken before school started.  I like to get yearly pictures of them together and they are so photogenic that the pictures always turn out fantastic!!  I think they get better every year!!  This pose I absolutely love and I purchased a new size print 4x10 that I knew would be just perfect to scrapbook!!  This camera die, the perfect touch to this layout.


I've always loved this camera die and now it has the perfect layer!!
 The new stamp/die set "Family is Everything" was perfect for the title and I used a couple of the paint mark stamps around the layout ~ love the look!!
My Creative Time Products Used:
Camera Bottom Layer Die (new release)
Family is Everything Stamp Set (new release)

Other Products Used:
Paper: Echo Park Paper ~ We are Family Collection
brad, sequins and enamel dots


"FREEBIE STAMP"
Just checking in to let you all know that the 150 + 1 shoppers came through already! If you have invoices that range from #12870 - #13021 then you WILL be getting this stamp in your pkg FOR FREE! ;) For this of you who missed out on this, it is available for purchase HERE! :) 
THANK YOU! 


***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 starts RIGHT NOW! Use the code: AUGUST2014 to receive 20% off your entire purchase! 
Sale ends on September 5th @ 11:59pm PST! 


I hope you have enjoyed all of the Sneaky Peeks over the last week.  I can't wait to see what the rest of the Design Team has created, so let's get hopping.  Your next stop in the hop is the very talented Miss Jessica, but in case you get lost along the way - here is the entire lineup:

35th Edition Release Blog Hop!
Candace - (that's me!)

Happy Hopping and Happy Shopping everyone! 
Have a great day!

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Day 4 ~ My Creative Time Sneak Peek

It's our last day of  My Creative Time 35th Edition Sneaky Peeks, and we've got an awesome Die Set to share with you today!!  "Tag Die Layers" which coordinates with the Tag Dies ~ this set not only comes with the tags to 'layer' with the other tag dies but also words and a couple of 'edges'!  I think you are gonna love this one!!
I love post-it notes, actually anything "note" related so I have a blast designing note holders!!  Here I made an easel back card that holds some post it notes.  
 The new tag layer added that perfect touch to decorate the front of this note holder.
 If you can see in the background, I used the zig zag die that comes in this set too!  The "LOVE" is also a part of this new die set!
 Close up of the tags, Love and zig zag.  I also used the sentiment stamp from another new release stamp set we showcased earlier this week, "Family is Everything".  I highly recommend purchasing this whole release bundle as everything coordinates with everything!!!  Gotta LOVE it!!
My Creative Time Products Used:
Tag Die Layers (new release)
Family is Everything (new release)
Paper: Bella Blvd. ~ Scattered Sprinkles
Twine, clothes pin and enamel 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!;)

   To see more sneaks from today's release, click here. 

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Day 3 ~ Sneak Peek for MCT Release

Day 3 of  sneaks for this months My Creative Time's 35th release!Today we are showcasing "Picture Perfect Stamps and Dies" and "Camera Bottom Layer Die" which has been long waiting!!  These are too perfect!!

Super perfect to have a die that becomes the back to the existing stitched camera die!! Doesn't it look awesome!  The sentiment stamp is from the new set "Picture Perfect".


My Creative Time Products Used:
Picture Perfect (new release)
Camera Bottom Layer Die (new release)
Paper: Simple Stories
Twine and Enamel Dots

Oh I am absolutely LOVIN' the Instant Camera Die!!!  There is also a stamp that coordinates with this die ~ gotta have it!!  I created this frame but can think of so many other projects to add this adorable camera to! The sayings with this stamp set are just too "perfect" too!!
My Creative Time Products Used:
Picture Perfect (new release)
Paper: Simple Stories
Buttons, Enamel Dots and 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 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!;)

   To see more sneaks from today's release, click here. 

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Day 2 ~ Sneak Peek for MCT Release

Day 2 of  sneaks for this months My Creative Time's 35th release!
Today we are showcasing "Family is Everything" which is a stamp set with coordinating dies!  This set is super fun with the ink spot stamps that come in it!  I loved using these stamps and made two cards to show!

This first card, I cut out the "love" die on white cardstock, then with the positive left on the cardstock, I inked away with the ink splotch stamps!!  After I was done, I removed the cut "love", glued in the negative pieces and then glued to the card front to have the cardstock color show through ~ how fun is this!!

 Here's a close up ~ almost looks like I cut "love" from pink cardstock and glued on top.
 My Creative Time Products Used:
Family is Everything (new release)
Paper: Scraps
Twine and Sequins

For this card, I actually used the positive cut "love" from the first card cause it looked so neat all stamped up!!

 With the ink splotches in the background, the "love" die cut looks perfect on the front!!
My Creative Time Products Used:
Family is Everything (new release)
Paper: Scraps
Twine and 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 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!;)

   To see more sneaks from today's release, click here. 

Monday, August 25, 2014

Day 1 ~ Sneak Peek for MCT Release

Today is the first day of sneaks for this months My Creative Time's 35th release!
We are showcasing "Fun Vertical Greetings Stamp Set".  This set coordinates with the Embossed Gift Holder Die.  Love these vertical greetings!!  I used it on the Embossed Gift Card Holder Die but also just on a card to show the versatility of this set.

Here is the Embossed Gift Holder Die I created as a treat card for a Teacher.
 The inside shows one of the small treat size candy bars ~ fits perfect!!
 Close up of the vertical greeting down the side.
 My Creative Time Products Used:
Fun Vertical Greetings (new release)
Paper: Scraps from stach
Paper Clip, ribbon and enamel dots

Here is a card I made using the vertical greeting down the side ~ love this look!!

 Close up of banner I made and then stamped vertical greeting.
My Creative Time Products Used:
Fun Vertical Greetings (new release)
Paper: Scraps from stach
Twine and Enamel dots
Tim Holtz Dot Fade Stencil
Tim Holtz Mini Ink Pads: Mustard Seed


***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!;)

   To see more sneaks from today's release, click here. 

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Tag it Tuesday ~ photo/color inspiration

Today is Tag It Tuesday over on My Creative Time blog.
We are using this photo/color palette for inspiration.  I used the picture and colors as inspiration ~ love the colors and the bike with flowers gave me a great starting point for my tag.

I used the fancy tri-fold card die as the base for my tag and then added the stitched 3x4 journal die to the center to "hide" the score lines from the card die.
Then I just added the sentiment and dies that inspired me from the picture.  This tag will be great to add to a gift bag or even compliment a scrapbook layout.
My Creative Time Products Used:

Other Products Used:
Paper: Echo Park Paper ~ We Are Family Collection
Twine, Ribbon, Pearls and Enamel Dots 

For more Tag It Tuesday inspirationclick here.

Monday, August 18, 2014

Gamer cards

I made a couple of cards for the "gamer" boy!  My son is always needing birthday cards for his friends, so I took the Echo Park Paper mini collection pack ~ Game On and whipped up a couple of cards.  I'll be doing a lot more as they are quick & easy and super cute!!
Products Used:
My Creative Time:  Card Sentiments
Paper: Echo Park ~ Game On Collection
Twine & Sprinkles

Friday, August 15, 2014

Head of the Class Blog Hop!

Today is the My Creative Time mini Head of the Class Blog Hop! If you would like to start at the beginning, click here. If you have arrived from Lucia's blog then you are on the right track.

We have 5 stamps and die sets to show you.  Let me warn you, all are an absolute must have!!  They all co-ordinate so well together for not only school theme projects but everyday projects as well!!  
Up first, I'm showcasing the new stamp set, "Write On" ~ so many sentiments in this set!!

Don't you just love it!!!  I made a layout and 2 projects using this set.  I know I could have done more with all the sayings but ran out of time ~ lol!!
Here is my layout. You can see I used a couple of the full sentiments and then used the number stamps for the year as well as the labels for the grades my kids were in.
Also with this layout, the pencil and apple are new dies from "Love to Learn" and the title is the new "Uppercase Fun Dies"!

My Creative Time Products Used:
Write On Stamp Set (new release)
Love to Learn (new release)
Uppercase Fun Dies (new release)
Paper: Simple Stories ~ Smarty Pants

Love this sentiment and what better way to display it than on this super cute notepad holder!  Lovin' the new apple and pencil dies....

My Creative Time Products Used:
Write On (new release)
Love to Learn (new release)
Paper: Echo Park ~ Paper & Glue
Easel Note Pad Holder File: Silhouette

For this project, I found this cute little mason jar drink cup and the colors are perfect for a teacher gift.  I added a tag, filed with candy and now have a cute teacher appreciation gift!

My Creative Time Products Used:
Write On (new release)
Love to Learn (new release)
Paper: Imaginisce 

 For these next 2 projects, I wanted to show you how versatile these new stamps and dies are!  The "Freebie" stamp this month is a perfect saying for a sports layout.  I incorporated the sentiment stamp into my layout and also used the new Number Fun Dies to add my son's football number to the helmet ~ aren't they fun!!

My Creative Time Products Used:
Stay Focused (new release)
Number Fun Dies + Add Ons (new release)
Paper: Little Yellow Bicycle
Football and Helmet cuts: Silhouette

For this last project, I covered a little magnetic note pad.  Isn't this cute for any desk??
My Creative Time Products Used:
Write On (new release)
Love to Learn (new release)
Paper: Doodlebug


"FREEBIE STAMP"

As a "THANK YOU" for shopping w/us this weekend, Emma is giving away this stamp "Stay Focused" to EVERY shopper for FREE! YEP, everyone who makes a purchase, THIS WEEKEND ONLY, will get this FABULOUS stamp in your pkgs! No need to add it to your cart, it will automatically be added to your orders! Sale ends this Sunday, August 17, 2014 @ midnight PST!


***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***
We are ALSO having a sale that is starting RIGHT NOW for THIS WEEKEND ONLY~ Use the code: BACKTOSCHOOL to receive 20% off your entire purchase! Sale ends on Sunday, August 17th @ midnight PST! 

I can't wait to see what the rest of the Design Team has created, so let's get hopping.  Your next stop in the hop is Miss Jessica, but in case you get lost along the way - here is the entire lineup: