CAS-ual Fridays Challenge #206

Hey friends! Welcome back! Today is the start of a new challenge on the CAS-ual Fridays Blog!!  We are making projects with a Back To School Theme. I cannot believe it's that time, summer always flies by.

I have a niece going into Grade 11 so this card is for her.  I used the Flower Power Stamp Set (which is one of my faves!) 

The plan for this card started out completely different than the way it ended up.  I stamped the You Rock with Barely Beige ink from Simon Says Stamp.  I originally thought I would do no-line colouring on these letters but my skills are what you'd call...lacking. So after the colouring was done, I decided to rest restamp in Versamark Ink and gold heat emboss.  

I heat embossed "truth is" which is from the Truth Is Stamp Set also in gold and foam mounted the strip in between the focal sentiment.

The embellishments are made using the Fun-Fetti Fri-Dies cut from gold cardstock which I made using Versamark and gold embossing powder.

On the inside of the card, I stamped an encouraging sentiment also from the Truth Is Stamp Set.

I hope you find some inspiration today and don't forget to link up your creations to the CAS-ual Fridays Blog for a chance to win an amazing prize!!!

What are your playing for? 10 winning entries will be highlighted on this blog each Thursday before a new challenge is set to go live the next day.  In addition, Michele has generously offered up a $25 gift certificate to the overall winner at CAS-ual Fridays Stamps. And if that weren't enough, if the chosen winner has used CAS-ual Fridays stamps and/or dies as the main focus in the card, that gift certificate will increase to $50. 

Thank you for stopping by today!!  I'll see you soon!!

Laurie

My Creative Time 82nd Release Final Sneak!!

Alright!! Today, is our final day of sneak peeks for the upcoming release from My Creative Time and you're not going to be disappointed!

We are sneaking TWO products today!  The first one is a stamp and die combo and the other is another super cute treat holder!! The Open If You Dare Stamp and Die Set features more awesome Halloween sentiments as well as dies to complete your look.  What is extra special about this release is that everything works SO WELL TOGETHER!! I love that!!  You probably remember those cute bat dies I used on Day Two, right? Well, this stamp and die set have them. And interestingly enough, I did not use them on this card.  But I did use one of the bat stamps :)

I decided to create a shaped card that also doubles as a treat holder.  Isn't that coffin die awesome? And totally creepy.  

The actual candy holder has an awesome spider web detail to it.  This die is super easy to put together as well. I'm sorry I didn't have any actual candy to put inside..it's a little too early :) But I think this would work perfectly as a little lunchbox note as well!

This is one of my favourites from the new release! Which product(s) are your favourites, let me know!!

Thank you so much for joining me today and remember the blog hop tomorrow where there will be some amazing inspiration!!

***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 and the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday on my blog! 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 more chances 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!;)

Laurie

My Creative Time 82nd Release Sneak Day 3!

Welcome to Day 3 of Sneak Peeks for the 82nd Release from My Creative Time!!

As you know, Emma offers a lot of treat topper dies, gift box dies and other three dimensional dies.  Sometimes I use them as they were intended but if you've stopped by my blog before, you know I like to try to use them in other ways!  

Today, we look at the new Witch Hat Treat Topper Die!!!  I really think this die set is a must have because of its versatility.  I can think of 3 ways to use this. 1) As a treat topper for your goodie bags.  2) As a shaped card and 3) Using the dies to create a focal image on your cards, which is what I did today!

I simply used only one half of the die to create this large focal image on my card.  I used all glitter paper that I've had in my stash for years which worked perfectly for this!  To jazz up the background a little, I used the Stitched Cartoon Cloud Dies and a few black sequins.

So much fun!! All that's needed is a "witchy" sentiment stamped on the inside!  This die is super easy to use and just imagine all the colour and pattern combinations you can use to make this hat your own!!

I hope you liked to todays sneak!!  Be sure to visit tomorrow for one last peek at this release!!

***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 on my blog! 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 more chances 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!;)

See you tomorrow!!

Laurie

My Creative Time 82nd Release Sneak Peek Day 2!!

Welcome back! Are you ready for another sneak peek at a new stamp and die set from My Creative Time?! This release is all about Halloween so sit back and get ready to be spooked :).

Today we're featuring the the new stamp and die set called Witchie Witchie! The stamp set is filled with fun sentiments and the dies are perfect for creating cute and kind of creepy scenes.

I created a cloudy night sky with a few shades of purple Distress Inks to give an eery backdrop to my "tombstone". I really like the shape of that die. This set actually comes with two of these shapes, I used the smaller of the two.

Now, I have to admit, I cheated just a little bit.  The bats you see here are not in this set but stayed tuned because they are coming your way soon!  But that cute spider (if spiders can be called cute), the cobwebs and the "RIP" are all part of this set!

I hope you enjoyed today super scary sneak!!  Please join me tomorrow for another...you won't want to miss it!!!

***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 on my blog! 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 more chances 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!;)

Thank you for stopping in!!

Laurie

My Creative Time 82nd Edition Release Sneak Peek Day One!!!

Hello crafty friends and welcome to my blog!!  Today is Day One of some Super Spooky Sneak Peeks for the 82nd Edition Release from My Creative Time!! If you love Halloween, then this release will be right up your alley!!

Today, we are sneaking a look at the new Pumpkin Face Die.  This die is small yet mighty!  It's also the freebie this month so stay tuned until the end of this post for more details on that and also how to win this die!!

We know that cover plate dies can be fairly pricy so I decided to get the cover plate "look" using only this cute die!

I repeatedly cut this cute face on a piece of orange cardstock turning the die in different directions to give a random look.  I also made sure to cut past the edges of the panel.

I popped the die cut panel on a black card base with foam adhesive and just HAD TO add googly eyes!! This card isn't scary at all but super cute!!  The sentiment was white, heat embossed on a black strip of cardstock and also popped up...the set with this sentiment will be revealed soon!!

I hope you enjoyed todays sneak peek because I sure enjoyed making it!!  Now here are all the fun giveaway and freebie details...

***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 on my blog! 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 more chances 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!;)

***FREEBIE***

Starting on Friday, August 17, 2018 @ 8am PST we will be giving away this ADORABLE new “PUMPKIN FACE DIE”. This die will be given to the FIRST 50 shoppers! If you are one of the 1st 50 shoppers it will automatically be added to your package at the time of packing/shipping. Once 50 shoppers came through, this die will be available for purchase.

So, if it's for sale in the store, you are not one of the 50. No exceptions will be made. This freebie is not part of the "bundle" and will be sold separately.

Thank you so much for visiting!!! I'll be back tomorrow with another SNEAK!!!

Laurie

Birthday Palooza with My Creative Time!

Hello and welcome back!! It's time to make a birthday card using products from My Creative Time!!  I chose to make a sewing themed card using stamps and dies that were released last month!!

I started by stamping, colouring and die cutting a couple of images from the You're Sew Special Stamp and Die set.  This is a fab set to make cards for all your sewing friends!

I stamped a background panel in a light grey ink using the various small images from the set.  I foam mounted my coloured images to the panel as well as the sentiment. The sentiment was stamped on one of the Ribbon End Dies.  I thought it would look cute to tie some bakers twine around the banner.

The stamped panel was adhered onto the largest of the More Stitched Rectangular Dies and then onto a white card base cut to the same size.  A few clear sequins, shimmer pen and Nuvo Crystal Glaze finish of this fun card!!

Thank you so much for stopping in today!!  I hope you found just a wee bit of inspiration :)

Until next time...stay crafty!!

Laurie

First Project For The Ink Road Stamps!!

Hello and welcome!! I am so excited as my first official Design Team project for The Ink Road is live!!  If you aren't familiar with Lara's stamp and dies, you must check out her shop!!  The stamps are so amazing!!  Totally unique and something you won't see anywhere else!!!

Beautiful florals, trendy stripes and a quote from "Friends" in stamp form...what is better??

Please check out The Ink Road Blog for all the details and products used on this card!  And while you're at it, check out the shop...you won't be disappointed!

Thanks for stopping in!  I'll be back soon!!

Laurie