Dusting Off the Coloured Pencils ft. Create a Smile Stamps!

 Welcome back! I decided to dust of the pencil crayons and colour some gorgeous new images from Create A Smile Stamps!

Pencil crayons (that's what we call them here in Canada) is a tricky medium for me. I love the look but I'm not a fan of the amount of time it takes. I've watched probably hundreds of tutorials and they all say the same thing...light pressure and build up the colour. Well, I didn't do it that way. I laid it down heavy and in one layer. 

This floral images is from the Mallow Blossoms Set. You can really see here how thickly I applied the colour. I'm also going to point out that I thought the small, green piece was a leaf. In fact, it's a part of the blossom that I THOUGHT was a leaf. I'm clueless when it comes to flowers so please forgive me, haha!

To put this card together, I used the Petals Stencil on the card front with a light, pink ink. I used the second largest Scalloped Rectangle die to create a panel. I carried the stencilling to the inside of the circle. To create the kraft circle, I used one of the Postage Edge Circle Dies. I placed a smaller, plain circle die on the inside to create this ring.

I adhered the ring to the white panel and foam mounted the flowers. The sentiment (from the Mallow Blossoms) was stamped onto one of the Useful Banners Dies and was also popped up. I added a few sequins for a bit of sparkle.

Thanks for dropping in! See you soon!

Laurie

My Creative Time Final Sneak Peek Day!!

Yesterday, we showed you the new Coffee Gift Card Holder Die. But what if you have family or friends that would prefer iced lattes, iced coffees or frappacinos?  Well, this next die set is for them!  It's called the Frap Gift Card Holder Die and it's totally awesome!

We also have a new stamp set to share today as well, called Christmas Cheer! Again, I do apologize for not having the stamp set.

Just like yesterdays sneak, this one is a lot of fun to decorate!  The large heart is part of the set and is big enough to house a substantial sentiment! This one comes from the Especially For You Stamp and Die Set.

A gift card fits in nice and snug so you'll have no worries about it getting lost.  What's fun about these dies is that they will work as is, as tags, as a focal point on a card OR even as a card itself!! Stay tuned for more about that, wink, wink!

I hope you enjoyed today's sneak peek! Make sure you come back tomorrow as we have the new release blog hop!!

**Sneak Peek Giveaway**

We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner!! For example, the sets we showcase on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday and the sets we showcase on Thursday will be announced on Friday on the MCT Blog!  All you have to do is leave some love on each of our blogs.  You are not required to comment on every blog, but the more you do comment on, the more chances you have of winning!!   VERY IMPORTANT: Please leave a way for us to contact you with your comment, just in case you are the lucky winner! For extra entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #mycreativetime!  Good luck!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Laurie

Sneak Peek Day One...My Creative Time!

Welcome to Day One of sneak peeks for the upcoming 97th Edition Release for My Creative Time! It's another awesome release so stay tuned!

Today, we're showing you the new addition to the Lollipop Holder dies. This cute little set is called Turkey Pop! By now, you all know that I rarely make actual lolly holders with these dies. I love the versatility of these dies and want to use them for cardmaking!

I assemble all the parts and pieces to create what is essentially, half the lolly holder.  I placed this little guy inside a frame made using the largest die from the More Stitched Rectangular Dies and a circle die from the Bunch of Fun Circles Die Set.

I used Lowercase Fun Dies for the sentiment ( I did some "stamp surgery" to one other stamp set to create the "happy" and "you" portion).  I should mention that everything was coloured with Distress Inks and a sponge dauber.

The background needed a bit of interest so I used the Grainy Wood Grain Background Stamp (which is retiring and ON SALE!) and a dark brown ink.

Of course this little guy needed some google eyes because that's just a ton of fun!

And that's the new Turkey Pop Lollipop Holder in card form!  I hope you enjoyed!

**Sneak Peek Giveaway**

We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner!! For example, the sets we showcase on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday and the sets we showcase on Thursday will be announced on Friday on the MCT Blog!  All you have to do is leave some love on each of our blogs.  You are not required to comment on every blog, but the more you do comment on, the more chances you have of winning!!   VERY IMPORTANT: Please leave a way for us to contact you with your comment, just in case you are the lucky winner! For extra entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #mycreativetime!  Good luck!!

Thanks for joining us today! See you tomorrow :)

Laurie

Sketch Challenge for Create a Smile Stamps!

Hello and welcome back to another challenge for Create a Smile Stamps! This week we're playing with a sketch...

I used the Same Frequency Stamp Set for the super cute robot image! 

I used the Focal Die Set along with the second largest Postage Edge Circle Die as the two circles in the sketch.  I used foam tape to attach the robot to give a bit of a "lift".  Then sentiment was stamped onto a banner die from MFT and layered on top of another cut from the same grey cardstock as the cardbase.

To create some seperation, I cut some white cardstock using the second largest Scalloped Rectangle Die and adhered that directly onto the card base.  For a finishing touch, I stamped and fussy cut a few "nuts" that are in the stamp set. I glued them down and added some sparkle to each one using a glitter pen. 

I foam mounted the sentiment and that was it!!  Hope you enjoyed my take on the sketch!

Please join us! We love seeing what you create!

Also, up for grabs is a €25 gift certificate to the Create A Smile online shop...woohoo!  Please visit the CAS Challenge Blog for all the details!!

I wanted to let you know that Create A Smile Stamps has a DESIGN TEAM CALL for the Challenge Team going on right now!!  You can find all the details HERE!

Thanks for stopping in!  See you soon!

Laurie

MCT 96th Edition Release Blog Hop!!

Are you all ready for some incredible inspiration using new products from this month's release??

For my project today, I used the new Keep Fighting Stamp and Die Set.  This is an encouraging and uplifting set.  I did not make a card today, but what I thought, would work as a bookmark or something to hang from a rear-view mirror. So the recipient would be constantly reminded to Keep Fighting!

I used the middle sized doily die from the Bunch of Stitched Doily Dies. I cut it twice from white cardstock and adhered the two together.  On another piece of white cardstock, I ombre stamped one of the angel wing images using a few pink inks. I used the co-ordinating die to cut it out as well as cut it from craft foam.

Of course, I added a touch of shimmer!  I added three tiny hearts as well, just to give it some extra love.  On the back, I stamped the "keep fighting" sentiment in the same inks.

I think this set is beautiful and though we do not like having to make these types of cards, this set will make it a bit easier.

Thanks for joining us today!!

Laurie

BLOG HOP LINEUP:

Emma (My Creative Time)

Emily

Gaylynn

Jessica

Kendra

Laurie (ME)

Ruthie

BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY!!

For our blog hop giveaway, Emma is giving a $25 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 blog but the more you comment, the more chances you have of winning!! Very important:  Please leave a way for us to contact you (with your comment) just in case you are the winner!!

FREEBIE!!

Starting today, Friday October 18th, 2019 at 8am PST, we will be giving away these adorable new "HoHoHo Die".  This new set will be given to the first 25 shoppers!  It will be automatically added to your package during packing/shipping. Once the 25 shoppers have gone through, this die set will be available for purchase!  So, if it's available in the store, you are not one of the first 25 shoppers.  No exceptions will be made.  The "freebie" is NOT part of the bundle and will be sold separately.

SALE ALERT!!

Don't forget!! Our sale starts right now at the My Creative Time Store!!  Use the code OCT2019 at checkout to receive 15% off your entire in-stock purchase!! The sale ends on Friday, October 25th 2019 at midnight PST!!

Here's a look at this months release!!

Keep Fighting

Snowflake Tag Die

Christmas Tree Tag Die

Big Santa Dies

HoHoHo Die (FREEBIE)

Money Envelope Die

Final Sneak Peek for My Creative Time!

Welcome to the last sneak peek of the upcoming My Creative Time release!!

We have an amazing, large die set to share with you!  It's called the Money Holder Die and it is going to come in handy time and time again!!  Cash is always a great gift but it's hard to make it fun or attractive to give.  This new die has you covered for many different occasions and I've decided to make a money holder for an upcoming wedding!!

Look at this thing!! This comes together SO quickly and will be a lot of fun to customize using other stamps and dies in your stash.  And yes, that congratulations die is included in this set!!

I prettied my envelope up using the previously released I Have Faith in You Stamp and Die Set.  I was a little worried that Canadian money wouldn't fit but IT DOES!!

I love this die set and I think you will too!!  Thanks so much for joining us this week but don't forget that we have a blog hop planned for tomorrow! We hope you'll join us!

**Sneak Peek Giveaway**

We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner!! For example, the sets we showcase on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday and the sets we showcase on Thursday will be announced on Friday on the MCT Blog!  All you have to do is leave some love on each of our blogs.  You are not required to comment on every blog, but the more you do comment on, the more chances you have of winning!!   VERY IMPORTANT: Please leave a way for us to contact you with your comment, just in case you are the lucky winner! For extra entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #mycreativetime!  Good luck!!

96th Edition Release Sneak Day 2...My Creative Time!

It's Day Two of sneaks for the upcoming release from My Creative Time!  Are you excited??!!  Today, we are showing you TWO new dies!


You likely remember the Spooky Tree Tag Die from the August release.  Well, Emma has designed two more to add to this line!  I love these sets because it contains both the detailed frame portion as well as a backing.  These dies are super versatile. They can be used on a card or by simply punching a hole, can be used as a tag!

So, without further ado, here are the new Snowflake Tag Die and Christmas Tree Tag Die!!

I used the Snowflake Tag Die on a square card base and it looks fantastic. By punching a hole in the second die, it instantly becomes a tag!

I thought it would be fun to have a pink snowflake. Then, I couldn't help myself and created a VERY pink card!  But I just love non-traditional christmas colours!  By adding a few sequins inside the frame, it creates the illusion of a shaker card.

The sentiment comes from the Christmas Wishes Stamp Set.

The Christmas Tree Tag is extra fun because you can create a tiny little scene!  By adding a snow bank behind the tree and adding an ink blended sky, you get a cut little picture on a tag!

The garland, ornament and stars all pop out of the tree so they can be coloured and inlaid back in place! Again, I chose non tradition colours. The sentiment comes from the Dec 25th Stamp Set.

This makes a great tag but would also look great on your Christmas tree!

And that's day two!!  Tomorrow is probably my favourite day of sneak peeks so be sure to come for a visit!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Laurie

**Sneak Peek Giveaway**

We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner!! For example, the sets we showcase on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday and the sets we showcase on Thursday will be announced on Friday on the MCT Blog!  All you have to do is leave some love on each of our blogs.  You are not required to comment on every blog, but the more you do comment on, the more chances you have of winning!!   VERY IMPORTANT: Please leave a way for us to contact you with your comment, just in case you are the lucky winner! For extra entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #mycreativetime!  Good luck!!

My Creative Time 96th Edition Sneak Day One!

It's the greatest time of the month!!! We are close to another fabulous new release from My Creative Time!!  I hope you're ready for a week of amazing product sneak peeks!

Emma has designed some of the most incredible dies to get you through the upcoming holiday season.  But first, we are having a look at a new stamp and die set that will help get others through probably the hardest time of their lives...this set is called Keep Fighting and it is beautiful.

My card today is extremely clean and simple. A lot of white space with one focal point.

I heat embossed the gorgeous ribbon/wings image and used the co-ordinating die to cut it out.  I took the base layer die from a set we're showing you tomorrow (oops!) and cut it from white cardstock. I left the die in place and used a light grey ink to add some colour. By leaving the die in the cardstock, you get a lovely white border.

I modified and stamped one of the sentiments from the set in the same grey ink.  I used the co-ordinating die to cut some fun foam and mounted the embossed image on top then adhered the piece to the inked panel.  I also used foam tape to adhere the panel to the card base.

Clean and simple but really makes a statement.  

Thanks for stopping in!! See you tomorrow for another awesome peek at this months release!!

**Sneak Peek Giveaway**

We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner!! For example, the sets we showcase on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday and the sets we showcase on Thursday will be announced on Friday on the MCT Blog!  All you have to do is leave some love on each of our blogs.  You are not required to comment on every blog, but the more you do comment on, the more chances you have of winning!!   VERY IMPORTANT: Please leave a way for us to contact you with your comment, just in case you are the lucky winner! For extra entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #mycreativetime!  Good luck!!

Laurie

Paper Smooches October Challenge!

Hey, friends! I've decided to participate in the monthly challenge going on over at Paper Smooches ! This one is very interested as the challenge is to get inspiration from one of the PS Design Team.  This design team is amazing so inspiration is easy to find!!  I would suggest checking these ladies out on social media if your mojo needs a little boost!

My muse of choice is the amazing Alice Huang!  I love her style. She does a lot of no-line colouring, which is awesome, as well as a lot of die cutting...which is one of my favourite things to do!  She creates stunning, dimensional backgrounds on her cards which are to die for!!

So, that is exactly what I did!  

I used the Loopy Leaf die to cut out five different colours of cardstock. I placed them onto the card front, not adhered, to get the placement just right. After figuring that out, I die cut the leaf again from craft foam for each piece. 

Before adhering them down, I stamped the sentiment which is from the Kindness Sampler Stamp Set. Paper Smooches has, hands down, the BEST sentiment stamp sets!!

I adhered all the loopy leaves down with liquid glue, added a bit of glitter pen to the hearts and called this card done!

Thank you, Alice for the inspiration and thank YOU for stopping by today!

Laurie

Sneak Peek #4, My Creative Time 95th Edition Release!

This is the final day of sneak peeks for the upcoming release for My Creative Time!  All products will be available tomorrow...yay!! We will also be having a blog hop to celebrate so stay tuned!!

We're showing you another must have die set!  This is called the Present Box Die and is perfect for small gifts or even party favours!

With two passes through your die cutting machine and a little adhesive, this little present box comes together very fast!  It also includes that super sweet bow!  I chose to make mine into a cut gift bag by adding a couple of holes and tying through some bakers twine.

I made mine using some fun patterned papers. Sentiment comes from the I Have Faith in You Stamp and Die Set.  I used the label dies from the Mailbox Gift Card Holder (Monday's sneak peek!). Love how these products work together!!

This assembled die will hold quite a few goodies and again, is perfect for all year round!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  See you tomorrow for the blog hop!!

**Sneak Peek Giveaway**

We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner!! For example, the sets we showcase on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday and the sets we showcase on Thursday will be announced on Friday on the MCT Blog!  All you have to do is leave some love on each of our blogs.  You are not required to comment on every blog, but the more you do comment on, the more chances you have of winning!!   VERY IMPORTANT: Please leave a way for us to contact you with your comment, just in case you are the lucky winner! For extra entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #mycreativetime!  Good luck!!

Create A Smile Stamps Mood Board!

Welcome to another Create A Smile Stamps challenge!  This time around we have a beautiful mood board for inspiration.  Mood boards can be tricky but just go with the flow and see where it takes you!

My inspiration came from the colours and also the shape of a circle. 

I used the Huge Polka Dot Stencil with some Hickory Smoke Distress Ink for the background.  My focal panel is a circle cut from one of the Postage Edge Circles.  I thought it would be fun to have a bright red radio so I coloured up this vintage looking radio from the Radio Rock Stamp Set. This mini stamp set is so much fun! Before foam mounting the radio onto the circle, I stamped a few of the music notes around it.

The fun sentiments come from the Small Sentiments Stamp Set and were stamped onto small speech bubbles from the Speech Bubbles Cool Cuts Die Set.  These were also foam mounted.  I added the circle panel with foam tape onto the card base, which is 4X4 inches, by the way. I added some sparkle pen and Nuvo Crystal Glaze to the radio to give a shiny, retro look!

And that's my project for you today! I hope you enjoyed and will play along with us!

Remember, you have a chance to win a €25 gift certificate to the CAS shop!  Link up your creations on the CAS Challenge Blog. We LOVE to see what you create!!

Thanks for stopping by! See you soon!

Laurie

Sneak Peek Day Three for My Creative Time!!

So, today I'm bringing you something a little different! Well, not really different, more like getting more bang for your buck when it comes to seasonal dies!

This die set is my favourite item from this release. The Spooky Tree Tag Die is, in fact, spooky! But I wanted to show you a way to use this for more than Halloween cards.

I used this die to make a Christmas card!! Whaaat??!! This set comes with the tree image itself as well as a background portion.  By inking up the background in a soft, blue colour and cutting the tree out of sparkly, white cardstock, you get an instant winter feel!  

I layered the tree die several times to get some dimension and before adhering it down to the blue base, I added tiny dots with a white gel pen to create "snow".  I went through my stash of dies, and found a small star which I die cut using the same white glitter paper.

I adhered it onto a panel that was embossed with a SU embossing folder.  I stamped a sentiment from the Christmas Wishes Stamp Set and fussy cut around the word "joy" and adhered that to the bottom of the tree.  I love how this card turned out!!

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you found some inspiration here today!  See you again, tomorrow!!

**Sneak Peek Giveaway**

We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner!! For example, the sets we showcase on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday and the sets we showcase on Thursday will be announced on Friday on the MCT Blog!  All you have to do is leave some love on each of our blogs.  You are not required to comment on every blog, but the more you do comment on, the more chances you have of winning!!   VERY IMPORTANT: Please leave a way for us to contact you with your comment, just in case you are the lucky winner! For extra entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #mycreativetime!  Good luck!!

My Creative Time 91st Edition Sneak Peek Day Four!

Welcome to our final day of sneak peeks!  Today, we're showing you the freebie die!  This die will be available to the first 25 shoppers!  This is called the Happy Birthday Die and will come in handy time and time again!

I just had to pair with the Stitched Mini Bag Die which we showcased yesterday!  It fits perfectly on the front!  

I kept it simple and used more masculine colours.  I can't wait to make a card with this die!!

I hope you enjoyed the week of sneaks!! Remember, tomorrow is blog hop day where there will be tons of inspiration and all products will be available!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

**Sneak Peek Giveaway**

We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner!! For example, the sets we showcase on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday and the sets we showcase on Thursday will be announced on Friday on the MCT Blog!  All you have to do is leave some love on each of our blogs.  You are not required to comment on every blog, but the more you do comment on, the more chances you have of winning!!   VERY IMPORTANT: Please leave a way for us to contact you with your comment, just in case you are the lucky winner! For extra entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #mycreativetime!  Good luck!!