MCT's Scrapping The Little Things

Happy Mother's Day Scrap Page...

Good Morning Crafty Friends! I hope All you Moms out there had a Fabby Mother's Day! I had breakfast in bed, compliments of my kids and nephew. My tray had cereal, toast, and Cappucino. Also, there was a cute handmade card and some roses cut from my rose garden. The day was just perfect hanging out with my family. Alrighty, lets get to Scrapping the Little Things project for today. Since, Mother's Day was just yesterday, I wanted to have a page ready for a picture of my Mom taken on that day. Here is some shots of my scrap page:

 

More Gift Card Sentiments 

 

All of the cuts were made with the Cricut Expression and Gypsy. The Scrap Page measures 8" x 8". This was the first time I used the Suburbia Cricut Cart. Lots of fun and retro images on it.

 

Thank you so much for stopping by to see today's post. Remember, head on over to My Creative Time to take a look at the other Design Team Member projects.

 

 

 









Emma's (MCT) Birthday Bash and Blog Hop

 

Flower Shaped Birthday Card...

 

Good Morning All! Happy Friday and also Happy Happy Birthday to Emma from My Creative Time! I would like to wish her a very fun and special day! Emma is celebrating her special day by having a Birthday Bash/ Blog Hop, Sale, and a cute and fabulous Free Stamp Set (with minimum purchase).
If you are hoppin' from Nikki's Blog, Scrappin' Navy Wife, then you are where you need to be... My Bloggy Blog... Sweet Delighs Paper & More!

For my Birthday Bash project, I created a flower shaped card using the Cricut Expression and my Gypsy Girl ( Susie G.). It has been a long while since I used my Cricut, Carts , and Gypsy Girl.
Here are some shots of my Card:  

 

 I created the shaped card with Susie G. (Gypsy) and Elegant Edges Cart. Welded two flower shapes, cut it for the card base. Cut another flower shape in kraft color cardstock as well for the front background and adhered to the card base. Cut the top layer in Recollections printed cardstock. Distressed the edges of the top layer with Cat Eye fluid chalk (yellow). Before adhering it to the Card. Used white gel pen to create faux stitching along the kraft cardstock.

The sentiment circle was punched a bit smaller than the flower center and popped up with foam dots for dimension. The cute Sentiment is from the It's All About You Stamp Set. Adhered a simple bow and Die Cut Butterfly from the Chunky Jar Accessories Die Set. Added some Stickles on the Butterfly for a shimmery look.

 

 

 

The inside of the card was finished off with the left over scraps. Cut a circle and distressed it the same way as the front layer. Stitched edges with white gel pen. The flower petals are the leftover petals from the front top layer and punched a circle for the center of the flower.

 

These pics really don't do this Card justice. Way more Cuter in Person. Well, as always thanks for joining me and the rest of the Design Team! Make sure to comment here for a chance to Win an Amazing Prize thanks to Sweet Emma. Be sure to leave here a super sweet birthday wish!

 

Your next stop is Ruthie and her Cute Blog... September Ninth! 











***BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY ALERT***

 

How would YOU like to be the LUCKY winner of this FABULOUS “Project Life" COMPLETE KIT BLUSH EDITION??? Emma ordered an extra one to giveaway for this special day.  All you have to do is leave a comment at EACH stop in this hop! For additional entries you can spread the word on facebook to all of YOUR friends! Once you do that, go ahead & visit Emma's facebook page HERE & let her know that you did so. 

 

GOOD LUCK!



 ***SALE ALERT***

Are you all ready for an AMAZING sale as well? For THIS WEEKEND ONLY, please use this code: BDAY42 at checkout to get 20% off of your purchase. You can start shopping HERE. This sale will end on Sunday, May 12th at midnight PST. As a Birthday present from ME to all of YOU, I am giving away this ADORABLE stamp set to orders placed THIS WEEKEND ONLY! There is a $20 minimum order required to receive free stamp set!

***All orders from this sale will start shipping out on Monday, May 13th. Emma's Mom will be having the weekend OFF for Mother's day.

Blog hop line up:

Emma~ http://www.creativetimeforme.com/
Amy ~ http://www.scrappingmommy.com/
Cassandra ~ http://www.ctimz3.blogspot.com/
Cathryn ~ http://inthepinkcathryn.blogspot.com/
Cheryl ~ http://dragonflydesigns58.blogspot.com/
Cindy B. ~ http://www.cindybcreations.blogspot.com/
Courtney ~ http://courtscrafts.blogspot.com/
Glora ~ http://glorascrafts.blogspot.com/
Katie ~ http://www.craftingwithkatie.com/

Kim ~ http://www.scrapinmomofoneinspiringlittleboy.blogspot.com/

Leanne ~ http://createdbyleanne.blogspot.com/

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

Micia ~ http://yellowbirdcreation.blogspot.com/

Nancy ~ http://scrappingoutofcontrol.blogspot.com/

Nikki ~ http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com/
Rosy ~ http://sweetdelightspapernmore.blogspot.com/ {HERE}

Ruthie ~ http://septemberninth.blogspot.com/

Shar ~ http://scrapendipity.blogspot.com/

Tracy ~ http://tracyscricutcorner.blogspot.com/

Veronica ~ http://www.vkcreate.blogspot.com/

Trell ~ http://polkadotsandpaint.blogspot.com/

 



MCT's 3-D Wednesday

Missing You Mini Vase...

Happy Happy Wednesday Crafty Peeps! I hope your week has been crafty and productive so far. As for My Creative Time and Design Team Members, we have been having a Blast, playing with everything from the 24th edition release. I cannot wait until all of you start playing with the new stamps and dies too! Ok, for today's project we are to create a project other than a layout or card. I love... love... love 3-D Wednesdays because it gives me a chance to create home decor or gifts for my loved ones and friends. I try to use any recycled objects I have put away for a special creation. For today, I used a pyrex test tube ($.25) that I purchased at a huge flea market here in South Texas. Here are some shots of my project:

My Mom likes to collect different mini vases to put flowers next to My Dad's Urn. So, when I saw these Pyrex test tubes, I knew exactly what I wanted to create with them.

 

I added clear marbles in the tubes for dimension and to somewhat hide the flower stem.

 

I loved how I distressed the sentiment and tag. I wanted an aged look to it. The heart charm gives the tag an antique look also. A simple yet bright color bow was tied around the tube.

 

I used a styrofoam circle for the base. Covered it with faux wood grain pattern paper. Distressed the edges with brown fluid chalk. Used an Xacto knife to cut a circle for the tube to fit in the center. Adhered it with hot glue. Die cut some beautiful Butterflies with different scraps of pattern paper.

 

This beautiful Rose came from one of my rose bushes. It was another Inspiration for my project today. I love...love...love bringing my garden indoors. It reminds me of why I LOVE being outdoors during Spring.

 

My Creative Time Supplies:

Chunky Jar Accessories Stamp and Dies Set

 

It's All About You Stamp Set

 

Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy day to come and take a peek at my creation. Be sure to leave me a comment to let me know what you thought of today's project. Don't forget to stop at My Creative Time to take a look at the rest of the desig team projects, as well.

Have a great week Everyone!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



My Creative Time's 24th Edition Stamp and Die Release- Blog Hop

 "Idea" Craft Journal...
Good Morning Crafty Friends! I am so so excited Friday is finally here! I am pretty sure ALL of you will enjoy this Release. There is alot for you to see today. Hold on to your Crafty Hearts because this Release is... HUGE!!! So, enjoy your time hopping through My Creative Time 24th Edition Stamp and Die Release Blog Hop. If your are coming from Nikki's Blog, then you are where you need to be. If you are starting here, be sure to start from the beginning of the Hop... My Creative Time.
 
I will be showcasing the "You're So Brilliant" Stamp and Die Set. Here are some snapshots of my Project:

 I purchased a set of journals last month with a plan to create an "IDEA" Craft Journal. Since, it had a black, white, and grey color theme, it was perfect to add some vibrant yellow color to it.

 

I love love love the light bulb die! It is so cute and can be used in so many different crafty themes. I used the "Vintage Stitched Label" Die Set in white and another in black for light bulb background. Adhered bright yellow half beads on each end of the label. For the bulb, I used a color swatch paper from paint color swatches you find at paint stores. for the bottom of the bulb pieces, painted the pieces silver with a sharpie marker. Bright Yellow Ribbon was used to embellish and to be used as a bookmark as well.

The banner from the "Vintage Stitched Label" Die Set and sentiment stamped in black Ranger ink.









      Same technique was done as the banner from above.

24th Edition Release:
 

You're Brilliant

 

I'm Here For You Rain or Shine

 

Stitched Boots Dies

 

Stitched Daisy Die

 

Stitched Umbrella Die

 

It's All About You

 

Stitched Mini Frame & Arrows Dies

 

Life Is Good

 

Stitched "Capture" Frame with Arrow Die

 

Journal It!

 

Stitched Journal Die

 

You Are Here

 

We Are Family

 

Stitched Restroom Peeps Dies

 

***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 Card to My Creative Time 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. The deadline is Sunday, April 21st at midnight. I will announce winners on my blog on Tues, April 23rd. 

 

GOOD LUCK!

 

Your next stop will be with the talented and oh so crafty... Ruthie.

 

 

Blog Hop Line-up:

 

Emma~ http://www.creativetimeforme.com/

Amy ~ http://www.scrappingmommy.com/

Cassandra ~ http://www.ctimz3.blogspot.com/

Cathryn ~ http://inthepinkcathryn.blogspot.com/

Cheryl ~ http://dragonflydesigns58.blogspot.com/

Cindy B. ~ http://www.cindybcreations.blogspot.com/

Courtney ~ http://courtscrafts.blogspot.com/

Glora ~ http://glorascrafts.blogspot.com/

Katie ~ http://www.craftingwithkatie.com/

Kim ~ http://www.scrapinmomofoneinspiringlittleboy.blogspot.com/

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

Nancy ~ http://scrappingoutofcontrol.blogspot.com/

Nikki ~ http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com/
Rosy ~ http://sweetdelightspapernmore.blogspot.com/ {HERE}

Ruthie ~ http://septemberninth.blogspot.com/

Shar ~ http://scrapendipity.blogspot.com/

Tracy ~ http://tracyscricutcorner.blogspot.com/

Veronica ~ http://www.vkcreate.blogspot.com/

 

 



MCT's Sneak Peek #3

Count Your Blessings Frame...

Good Morning All and Happy Wednesday! I truly hope all of you are enjoying all the crafty inspiration that My Creative Time and Design Team Members are showcasing all week. Before the huge April  Stamp and Dies Release on Friday. For today, some of us Design Team members, will be showcasing "Life Is Good" Stamp Set. Along, with "Stitched Mini Frame" and "Stitched Capture Frame and Arrow Dies". For my project today, I chose to use "Life Is Good" Stamp Set and "Stitched Capture Frame" Die. Here are shots of my 4x6 decor frame:

This week's tradegy in the Boston Marathon was a Huge Inspiration for my project.

 

I used Stickles in different colors to add dimension and shimmer to the die cuts.

I love this Sentiment! It can be used in so many different projects. Especially, for gifts or cards when giving to a loved one or dear friend.

If you have not purchased any of My Creative Time Dies before, Let me tell you, that the stitching around the dies is so detailed that makes the cut stand out even more. If you have purchased dies from My Creative Time you will definately agree with me. 

 

Well, that is it for now. I hope you all liked my project for today. Don't forget to stop by My Creative Time to view more inspirational and great projects from the rest of the DT.

 



My Creative Time Supplies:

 

Life Is Good Stamp Set (soon to be released)

Flower Petal Dies

Stitched Heart Laying Dies

Curly Label Die

 

Sneak Peek Giveaway Time!With all of our Sneak Peek weeks, Emma likes to do some FUN giveaways!

We would like to announce a winner everyday day, so this is what you have to do to qualify:  

All you have to do is leave comments on our blogs. You do NOT have to comment on every blog, BUT if you do, you will just have more chances to win!

The thing we are switching up this time, Emma will be picking a winner that night & announcing the winner the next morning! Example: for Monday's sneak, leave your comments here & share on facebook, then Emma will annouce the winner (for Monday) Tuesday morning! That means a winner will be anounced every day during sneaks!

***SPREAD THE WORD TO THE WORLD ON FACEBOOK about this release & whatever connections you may have! 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 Emma in your post!

GOOD LUCK!





 





My Creative Time Pre-Sneak Party

Baby Shower Treat...

Good Morning All!  I hope you are all starting your weekend rested and full of energy. My Creative Time is starting off your weekend with a fabulous Pre-Sneak Party that will make you shine all weekend! If you are coming on over from Nikki's Blog, then you are where you need to be. Welcome to our very first "Pre-sneak party" blog hop! Since this is a bigger release than usual, we want to share as much as we can before our sneaks starting on Monday, April 15th along with our HUGE release on Friday, April 19th @ 8am. I'm not sure if you noticed or not, but we decided NOT to state the products each of us used on our projects today! The reason for this is because we wanted to play a game w/all of YOU! Yep, we want YOU to guess what is the new "item" we are using today! Leave your answer in the comments in this post for a chance to win one of the new releases!

 

Here is my project for today:

 

 

 

 

 

 

GIVEAWAY ALERT

Would you like to win one of the AMAZING new sets from this release? All you have to do is guess what is the new item on our projects that we are ALL featuring today & leave a comment w/your answer! Winner will be announced on our "official" first day of sneak peeks on Monday, April 15! You have up to Saturday, April 13th at midnight to leave your comments!

Good luck!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by, to view my project. For your next stop, you will be going to Ruthie's Blog.

 

Pre-Sneak Party Line-Up:

 

Emma~ http://www.creativetimeforme.com/

Amy ~ http://www.scrappingmommy.com/

Cassandra ~ http://www.ctimz3.blogspot.com/

Cathryn ~ http://inthepinkcathryn.blogspot.com/

Cheryl ~ http://dragonflydesigns58.blogspot.com/

Cindy B. ~ http://www.cindybcreations.blogspot.com/

Courtney ~ http://courtscrafts.blogspot.com/

Glora ~ http://glorascrafts.blogspot.com/

Katie ~ http://www.craftingwithkatie.com/

Kim ~ http://www.scrapinmomofoneinspiringlittleboy.blogspot.com/

Leanne ~ http://createdbyleanne.blogspot.com/

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

Nancy ~ http://scrappingoutofcontrol.blogspot.com/

Nikki ~ http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com/
Rosy ~ http://sweetdelightspapernmore.blogspot.com/

Ruthie ~ http://septemberninth.blogspot.com/

Shar ~ http://scrapendipity.blogspot.com/

Tracy ~ http://tracyscricutcorner.blogspot.com/

Veronica ~ http://www.vkcreate.blogspot.com/