Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Try Me Tuesday

It's Try Me Tuesday over at My Creative Time.  Today we are creating our own stencils.  I made a couple of cards from two different stencils I made and used two different techniques with these stencils.  To make the stencils, I took craft plastic and then cut dies as if cutting out of paper.  This was super fun to do!!
Sorry for the picture quality, was having "issues" with my camera!!

First card, I used Embossing Paste on the stencil when I placed it on the card front.  I added some shimmering sand into the white paste to add a little "sparkle" to the butterflies.
Using the paste over the stencil was way too much fun ~ definitely will be using this technique more!!
My Creative Time Products Used:

Other Products Used:
Paper: Simple Stories
Sequins, Pearls and Twine
Embossing Paste: Dreamweaver
Shimmering Sand

For my second card, I used the new leaf dies to create my stencil and then used distress inks with blending tool to ink up the stencil on the stamped background card front.  So many ways you can use stencils so to create your own is awesome!!
 Inking the stencil gives an awesome look and shows the background through.
My Creative Time Products Used:

Other Products Used:
Paper: cardstock from stash
button, twine, enamel dots and sequins

Hope this inspired you to try and make your own stencils!
For more Try Me Tuesday inspiration, click here.

Friday, September 26, 2014

My Creative Time Blog Hop

Today is the My Creative Time 36th Edition Release Blog Hop! 

If you would like to start at the beginning, click here. If you have arrived from Lee-Ann's blog then you are on the right track.
I'm showcasing the new "All You Need is Coffee" Stamp Set with coordinating dies ~ just love this one!!

I collect Starbucks Collector Mugs and thanks to family and friends I have quite the collection!!  This new set with the mug dies was perfect for me to scrap a couple pictures I have of my mug collection.  Not only can you cut these mug dies from different papers to add patterns but it also has coordinating stamps that can really make these mugs super cute!  

My Creative Time Products Used:
All You Need is Coffee (new release)

Other Products Used:
Paper: Carta Bella and Canvas Corp.
Twine, mini paper clip, sequins and enamel dots


***FREEBIE STAMP***

For our "freebie" this month,  I just wanted to let you know that the 150 shoppers came through already! If your invoice number is anywhere from 13159 - 13311, then YOU are the LUCKY ones & will receive this for free in your happy mail!
If you missed out on this, it is available for purchase HERE!
***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: SEPT2014 to receive 20% off your entire purchase! 


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, September 25, 2014

Day 4 ~ My Creative Time Sneak Peek

It's our last day of  My Creative Time 36th Edition Sneaky Peeks, and we've got an awesome Set to share with you today!!  "All You Need is Coffee" which includes coordinating dies ~ these are just too cute ~ love the cup dies!!   Funny thing but I actually don't drink coffee, however you'll find me drinking Mochas from Starbucks ~ my creative juice!  As my brother says, I drink the "fufu drinks" ~ lol!!
I had this coffee paper and thought it would be perfect to make a whole set of "coffee" theme items.

First up, I made a card ~ love the "stitched" steam heart die, was perfect to add to this.

My Creative Time Products Used:
All You Need is Coffee (new release)
Other Products:
Paper: Canvas Corp.
Twine and Enamel Dots

Next I made a gift holder for a coffee card ~ always need one of these on hand!
 Love the "coffee" word die.
 Used the "steam heart" impression die again...love!!
My Creative Time Products Used:
All You Need is Coffee (new release)
Other Products:
Paper: Canvas Corp.
Twine, Button and Enamel Dots

Lastly, I had to make a K-Cup Holder ~ these dies and stamps are perfect to embellish this holder with!!

 This time I used the "heart steam" stamp that comes in this set and also I had to "glitterize" the mug die!
My Creative Time Products Used:
All You Need is Coffee (new release)
Other Products:
Paper: Canvas Corp.
Twine, Ribbon, Button 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, September 24, 2014

Day 3 ~ Sneak Peek for MCT Release

Day 3 of  sneaks for this months My Creative Time's 36th release!
Today we are showcasing one set that comes with stamps and coordinating dies ~ "A Thankful Heart".  Love, Love, Love the leaves dies in this set!!!!  EK Success has these new "tool" sheets out that come in natural texture, cork, wood, felt and more!  I used the natural texture sheets and cut out circles and leaves ~ WOW! I'm in love with my new find!!!!

My Creative Time Products Used:
A Thankful Heart (new release)
Stitched Rectangular Frame Dies & More (new release)

Other Products Used:
Paper: Carta Bella ~ A Perfect Autumn Collection
Natural Texture Sheets: EK Success
Buttons, Twine and Enamel Dots

Ok, this set is super fun!!  I found this drinking glass that has etched leaves on it from the dollar store and thought it would be perfect to fill with chocolates and then add a tag with this fabulous set!  Awesome gift!


My Creative Time Products Used:
A Thankful Heart (new release)

Other Products Used:
Paper: Doodlebug Designs ~ Friendly Forest Collection
Buttons, Ribbon and Twine

Last but not least......I think I have a leaf problem...lol!!!  The sentiment is this month's "freebie" stamp ~ works perfect with this set.


My Creative Time Products Used:
A Thankful Heart (new release)
Something To Be Thankful For (new release)

Other Products Used:
Paper: Doodlebug Designs ~ Friendly Forest Collection
Buttons, Twine, sequins and wood dot
Natural Texture Sheets: EK Success

***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, September 23, 2014

Day 2 ~ Sneak Peek for MCT Release

Day 2 of  sneaks for this months My Creative Time's 36th release!

Today we are showcasing two new sets ~ "Wicked Fun Dies" and "Trick or Treat".  I think the titles of these two sets says it all and you are definitely in for a treat not a trick!!  "Wicked Fun Dies" not only comes with adorable dies, but also includes coordinating stamps!  The "Trick or Treat" set is stamps that come with a couple of background stamps as well as loads of sentiments!  I think you will love these!

Just love this frame that I picked up at Michael's and thought it would be perfect to create a sign that I could use on my Halloween decorated table.  These new dies and stamps made this creation come together nicely!
 Adding the hanging spider die down the sentiment added just the right look.

 My Creative Time Products Used:
Wicked Fun Dies (new release)
Trick or Treat (new release)

Other Products Used:
Paper: Doodlebug Designs ~ Ghouls & Goodies Collection
Sprinkles: Doodlebug Designs
Ribbon: May Arts


Love the sentiment "Drink up, Witches!" so a tag on a bottle was perfect!
 My Creative Time Products Used:
Wicked Fun Dies (new release)
Trick or Treat (new release)
Stitched Rectangular Frame Dies & More (new release)

Other Products Used:
Paper: Doodlebug Designs ~ Ghouls & Goodies Collection
Sprinkles: Doodlebug Designs
Twine: The Twinery


Was having so much fun with these sets and love the spider web die so created this card.

My Creative Time Products Used:
Wicked Fun Dies (new release)

Other Products Used:
Paper: Doodlebug Designs ~ Ghouls & Goodies Collection
Sprinkles: Doodlebug Designs
Twine: The Twinery
Spider Sticker: Sandylion


***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, September 22, 2014

Day 1 ~ Sneak Peek for MCT Release

Today is the first day of sneaks for this months My Creative Time's 36th release! We are showcasing "Stitched Rectangular Frame Dies & More".  This set has 11 dies ~ 5 frame dies and 6 word dies.  Love the word dies and the rectangle dies make for great card fronts!!  Here is the card I made using this set.  I used 6 out of the 11 dies to make this card ~ definitely a set to get!!


My Creative Time Products Used:
Stitched Rectangular Frame Dies & More (new release)

Other Products Used:
Paper: Lawn Fawn ~ Sweater Weather
Buttons and Gem


***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.