Thoughtful Tuesday with My Creative Time

Hello crafty friends!!  Today, I'm sharing a card that could be given for almost any occasion. A "Thinking of You" card can be given as a sympathy, birthday or even just a hello card.  This was a fun one to make with some simple watercolour, heat embossing an oh yeah, a really fun technique!!

I started by die cutting a panel of watercolour paper using the XOXO Border Dies.  I took the polka dot stencil that's part of the A Sunny Hello Kit, which at the time of writing this post, is still in stock! I laid it overtop of the die cut panel and added some paint in random dots of the stencil.

The trick is to press around each area firmly to prevent too much bleeding under the stencil.  You can't stop all the water from seeping underneath but this gives it the watercolour look.  Also, do not use very much water!

The odd shaped dots are the ones I started with, I got the hang of it as I went :)  I decided to use the A Beautiful Day stamps and dies for the images on this card.  I chose most of the flowers, stems and the butterfly.

I used Gold Embossing Powder on all the images.  It's so much easier to watercolour when the embossing creates a "well"!

Very easy watercolouring. Just wet each area and drop in a bit of colour!  Because there are no leaves in this set, I painted the butterfly green because I thought it needed that pop of colour.  I used the co-ordinating dies on each image.

I added the panel to a light pink card base and arranged the flowers on top with foam tape.

I thought the butterfly looked cute tucked in the flowers.

The sentiment comes from the Vintage Sentiments Stamp set and was heat embossed on the flag banner from the Vintage Stitched Label Dies.

I added a piece of twine around one end of the banner to give a little vintage touch and a little glitter pen to the butterfly.

Thank you for stopping by today and I hope you gave you some inspiration to maybe try something a little different with your stencils!

Until next time!!

Laurie

Maple Syrup Designs and Stamping Bella!

Hey!! Welcome back! Colleen from Maple Syrup Designs and I are back with our second post this month featuring stamps and dies from Stamping Bella.  As I mentioned in our last post, I'm new to this line of stamps but have fallen in love! These are some of the sweetest images, ever!

I used the Lyla Loves Leaves-Tiny Townie Cling Stamp Set and its co-ordinating die.  I decided to do some watercolour today as I really want to improve those skills!

I started by stamping Lyla in Versafine Smokey Grey Ink onto Canson Watercolour paper and embossed it with Clear Embossing Powder. I chose this particular ink because it stays dry long enough to emboss and also for the colour.  I felt black might have been to harsh.

There are a couple of leaf images in this stamp set which are very cute! But I wanted to change the theme a bit. I went through my stamps and found a balloon image in the Friends for All Seasons-all Stamp set from WPlus9.  

I thought the scale of these two images went well together.  I used a set of watercolour paints from Amazon to do the colouring.  I had a piece of left over paper that was stamped using a polka dot background stamp and decided to use it on this project. I wanted to make sure i used some coordinating colours.

I used the matching dies to cut out the images. I also decided to use the little speech bubble from the Friends For All Seasons set and stamped, embossed and die cut it as well.

I used a scalloped die from MFT to create a sky like background. I used the same watercolour paper and paints.  Everything was adhered using foam adhesive.

She is just so adorable!!

I love when you are able to mix and match your supplies as well!!!

I added a few Clear Sequins for embellishments and actually resisted the sparkle penned Glossy Accents :) !!

And just to let you know, THE WINNER of the Surprise Stamping Bella Set is on Colleens Blog!!!

Thank you to all who commented!! You're kind words and support mean so much!!

Until next time...stay crafty!!

Laurie

My Creative Time 79th Edition "7 Year Anniversary Release Blog Hop!!

Hi my crafty friends and welcome back!! I hope you made your way from the super talented KENDRA's blog.  If not, that's ok. You can find the full list of blog hoppers HERE!! Today is the day we get to party and celebrate this awesome release!!  And remember, there is also a sale going on right now!!! It's My Creative Time's Birthday but you get the sweet gifts :)

Today, I'm featuring the brand new Circle Border Die!  I am in love with both of the new Border Dies being released today!

I used this die to create a gate-fold card with amazing detail created by the die.

This may look a little daunting but trust me, this die makes it SO EASY!!  My cardstock was an 8.5 X 5.5 inch piece.  By simply scoring at 2 1/8 of an inch on either side (on the long side), you get two flaps that meet evenly in the middle.  Then, all you have to do is line up the die to the edge of the flap and run through your die cutting machine!  Boom! Done!!

You could easily feed some pretty ribbon through the holes to keep the card shut but I chose to make a belly band using some vellum.  All I did was wrap a strip around the card, making sure it was slightly loose and adhered the two ends.  Because I didn't want the inside sentiment to be seen, I used the Vintage Stitched Label Die  on both the inside and outside.  

The beautiful sentiment is from the Fun Notes Stamp and Die Set.  To embellish the belly band, I used the Dragonfly from the Pretty Butterflies and Dragonfly Dies and cut it from some silver glitter paper!

I should mention that I used patterned paper on the inside as well as the outside flaps.  I hope this gives you an idea on how versatile this die really is!  I had so much fun making this card and love the way it turned out!!

Here's a look at everything being released today:

Cake Die

Mini Cake Die (Free to the first 50 shoppers!)

Flower Border Fie

Time to Celebrate

Up next is the amazing LIZ, who I know is going to amaze you!!!

Remember about the freebie die this month!!!

***FREEBIE***

Starting on Friday, May 18, 2018 @8am PST we will be giving away this ADORABLE new “Baby Cake 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 stamp set 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.

And here are the details on your chance to win a PRIZE!!!

***BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY***

For our blog hop giveaway, Emma is giving away 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 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!

***SALE ALERT***

ALSO, DON'T FORGET our sale starts RIGHT NOW here:http://shop.my-creative-time.com/Ne...!Use the code: MAY2018 to receive a discount off your entire purchase! This sale applies to "IN-STOCK" items ONLY. This sale will end on Friday, May 25, 2018 @midnight PST.

Thank you for hopping along with me today!!  Have fun shopping ;)

Laurie

Craftin Desert Divas "Flashback"!

Hello CDD fans and welcome back!! I'm here today to share a card made using "older" stamps and dies from Craftin Desert Divas!  It's always nice to go through your stash and find a set that's a bit older but still totally awesome.  Speaking of "totally", I used the Greeting Word Die Set which happens to have this word in it!!  I have never come across this in any other company. And the font is fabulous!

This set was released a couple of years ago and I love it! I haven't used it in awhile but this was the perfect time.  For the images, I used the Tickled Pink stamp set. Again, this set was released awhile ago but is still fun and trendy. Who doesn't love a beach bound flamingo??

I stamped, coloured and fussy cut my images out, then planned the scene I was going to create.  I die cut a circle from the Stitched in Circles Die Set and did a bit of messy ink blending with Mermaid Lagoon Distress Ink.  I wasn't concerned with getting a smooth blend as the "patchiness" gives the look of clouds.

As you can see, I changed my mind.  I decided to ink blend directly on a panel cut from the Fancy Frames Die Set.  I used the negative space from the circle die cut as a quick and easy mask.

Now, this is where I cheated a bit.  I could not resist using the brand new Beach Scene Dies on this scene!!  I die cut the "sand" and umbrella and used Distress Inks to give them colour.

Before adhering everything to the die cut panel, I did some masking of the sentiment with washi tape to break it up into two separate stamps.

I adhered everything to a kraft card base with a combination of liquid glue and foam adhesive.

Of course I stamped "fabulous" a little crooked but I went with it!  

A little Wink of Stella and Glossy Accents add a bit of sparkle and shine to different areas of the images.

I hope you enjoyed this "look back" at some of the older products that are available in the shop!!

Here's a list of all CDD products used:

Tickled Pink

Beach Scene Dies

Glossy Accents

Greeting Word Dies

Fancy Frames Dies

Clear Wink of Stella

My Creative Time "7 Year Anniversary" Release Sneak Peek Day 4!!

It's the last day of our Sneak Peeks for the My Creative Time Anniversary Release!!  Tomorrow is the big release day and blog hop.  I hope you're ready :)

Keeping with the birthday theme and adding to Cake Die we featured yesterday, we are showing you the most adorable die.

A note on this die...this will be a freebie if you happen to be one of the first 50 shoppers!  But no fear, it will be available to purchase if you are not one of the lucky shoppers.  Shop Early is my advice. More details will be below..

This is the Mini Cake Die!  A smaller version of the Cake Die we revealed yesterday. 

I think this would make the cutest little tag for a gift or even as a party favour. I think it would look great as a cupcake topper or attached to drinking straws!  I, of course, made a card but let your imagination run wild with this cute yet mighty die!!

I cut three cakes along with their "icing layers" and candles.  I quickly used some Copic markers to add a little colour.  I embossed the white panel with a really fun embossing folder and added the sentiment to a banner from the Trio Stitched Banner Dies. The sentiment is from the new Time to Celebrate Stamp Set from yesterday's sneak peek!! Cute right?

I used a white gel pen to add few details to the icing and added some clear sequins to finish of this card.

I cannot wait to keep playing with this super cute die!!  Now, here are a few details on how to get this die...

***FREEBIE***

Starting on Friday, May 18, 2018 @ 8am PST we will be giving away this ADORABLE new “Baby Cake 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 stamp set 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.

***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!;)

Just a reminder that tomorrow is the blog hop!! There will be tons of inspiration and of course a PRIZE!!

Thank you for dropping in today! See you very soon...

Laurie

My Creative Time "7 Year Anniversary" Release Sneak Peek Day 3!!

Welcome back!!  Have you guys been enjoying these peeks?!  All the DT ladies are coming up with some incredible projects, right?!

Today is super exciting. We have a stamp set and a die to show you today and you are going to LOVE IT!!! This die is amazing and so much fun!!

Because this is Emma's birthday month, we can't have a party without cake, right?  So, here it is, the new Time to Celebrate Stamp Set and The new Cake Die!!!

I do not bake. Honestly, I'm a serious disaster in the kitchen. So "making" a cake like this is right up my alley!

Look at this!! This card is your standard 4.25 X 5.5 inch card and that die fills it up!! Isn't it fabulous?!  To dress up make cake a little bit more, I used a couple flowers and leaves from the Stitched Pretty Flowers and Leaves Die Set.  You could make this cake as fancy or funky as you would like by just adding simple shapes. Or patterned paper!!

I had some negative die cuts from the Circle Border Die (that we peeked at yesterday) so I inked those up and used them along the side of the card for a little more pattern and dimension!  The sentiment is from the Time to Celebrate Stamp Set and stamped on one of the Ribbon End Dies which was trimmed to fit the card.  This sentiment set is cute and funny!  There are tons of sentiments that are meant to go on the inside of the card as well, I love that!!

You can really let your creativity shine with a die like this and the new stamp set will be all you ever need for your B-Day cards!!

***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 friends, for stopping in today! I hope you are pumped for one more peek tomorrow!!!

See you very soon!

Laurie

My Creative Time "7 Year Anniversary" Sneak Peek Day Two!

Are you ready for another incredible sneak peek??!  Silly question. I know you are!!  Today, we are showing you a look at another awesome border die.  Yesterday, it was flowers. Today it's all about my favourite shape...the circle!!

I mentioned yesterday that these dies take all the guesswork out of partial die cutting on your cards. Which is a huge time saver!! I used this die to create a panel for the front of my card.

I kept this card very clean and simple as I wanted the die to be the star of the show!!  And don't forget about all those little negative die cuts!!  I inked them up with rainbow colours of Distress Inks and popped them back into place!! Ao fun!!

The sentiment comes from the You Are Spot On Stamp and Die Set which co-ordinates perfectly with this new die!!!  And true to form, I had a stamping boo-boo so had to restamp on one of the Bunch of Fun Circle Dies and add it to the card :)

I added a few sequins for a little sparkle on this very clean, simple yet happy card!!

***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 today!! I'll see you back here tomorrow for another sneak I know you're going to love!!!!!

Laurie