My Creative Time: September Mini Release Blog Hop

Cupcake Note Card...

Happy Happy Friday Crafty Friends! Thank you so much for joining My Creative Time and Design Team for another Mini Stamp and Die Release.  I am so excited for all of you and can't wait for you all to get your hands on this FUN release! If you are coming from Nikki's Blog, Scrappin' Navy Wife, then you are on your way to more crafty inspiration. If you have not hopped from the beginning, then head to My Creative Time Blog. For My project today, I am featuring the All Around Goodies Stamp Set. Here are some snap shots of my project:



 The base of the note card was cut with the Just Simply Live Stamp and Die Set .

(Polaroid Picture Die) 

 

 

 

 

Thank You So Much for Stopping by!

Please make sure to continue the Blog Hop and stop by Ruthie's Blog, for more Crafty Inspiration. 

***BLOG HOP GIVEWAY ALERT***

For our Blog Hop Giveaway, there will be 2 Winners chosen from ALL the comments combined! You will win a "SURPRISE GIFT BAG FULL OF GOODIES". 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! All you have to do is leave a comment on all blogs in this hop for more chances to win! The deadline is Sunday, September 23rd at midnight!

 

GOOD LUCK!

HERE IS THE BLOG 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/

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

Jayne ~ http://www.jayne-designs.blogspot.com/

Jeanne ~ http://www.jeannespapercrafts.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 {...ME...}

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 Day Two- September Mini Release

Mini Canvas Giftbag...

Happy Thursday Crafty Friends! Welcome back for another My Creative Time September Mini Release- Sneak Peek Day Two. You are really going to be in for a treat with all of our talented team and their great ideas and tips for this Fabulous Mini Release! Let's get started then. My project is quite simple. Here are some shots of my project today featuring a Christmas Tree Sentiment.

 

If you like to sew, this is an easy fun bag for you to make. And if you do not like to sew, you can easily use fabric glue and create faux stitches. Endless possibilities for this CUTE stamp!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Don't forget to go by My Creative Time and see the rest of the Sneak Peeks from the rest of the Design Team.

 







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

***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!

***SPREAD THE WORD TO THE WORLD ON FACEBOOK about this release and 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 on your post!

Emma will randomly pick and announce all winners on Friday, September 21st during the blog hop release happening @ 12:01am PST in her video!
GOOD LUCK!

Log onto to your facebook now and let's start spreading word!

 

 

 

My Creative Time... Scrappy Monday

Sailor Girl 8x8 Layout



Good Morning All! Welcome back for another post for My Creative Time's... Scrappy Monday. Some of the Design Team Members are showcasing Layouts using their Die Cutting Machines. As for me, I will be showcasing my layout cut with the Cricut Gypsy and Expression Machine.

My Niece's Sweet Sixteenth Birthday is coming up and her theme will be Sailor/Nautical. That is the same theme which inspired me to create this layout. Here are some shots of the 8x8 page:

 

Supplies Used:

 

Teeny Tag Greetings Stamp and Die Set

 













Anyday Bingo and Crossword Stamp Set

 

Cricut Gypsy

Cricut Expression

Bazzill Cardstock

Printed Striped Paper

Silver Cardstock

Burlap Ribbon and Cording

White Gel Pen

Clear Rhinestones

 

Once Again, Thank you so much for stopping by. Be sure to go to My Creative Time Blog, to peek at the rest of the Scrappy Monday Layouts, created by the other Design Team Members.

 

 



My Creative Time Designer Challenge... Recycle

Spool and Wire Picture Holder

Hi Everyone! Welcome back to another My Creative Time Designer Challenge. For today's Challenge, DT member, Veronica from VKCreate chose to use RECYCLE as our theme. I really enjoyed this project. Many of my projects consist of recycled household goods. So, let's get started by taking a look at some shots I took of my recycled project.

 



 

My Recycled products are bendable wire and a spool of thread.

 

I could not have made this picture of my parents more special, if it wasn't for the Just Live Simply Stamp and Die Set. The Polaroid Frame Die is Absolutely Cute! I also used Happy Mail Stamp Set and Tiny Tag Greetings Stamp and Die Set. XMas Red Stickles added to the hearts and brads. Black Ink was used for the Love You Sentiment. Red Ink Pad was used for the three mini hearts.

 

My Mind's Eye printed cardstock was used for the flower along with the Rolled Flower Dies set. On each end of the spool I adhered a scalloped circle from the Scalloped and Stitched Circle Die Set. For the bendable wire that holds the polaroid frame, I used Krylon paint (Brown Glitter).

 

Sentiment from Happy Mail Stamp Set. Also used My Mind's Eye Cardstock.

Adhered a tiny scrap of polka dotted ribbon. I will forever LOVE this pic I took of My Dad and Mom holding hands while he was in the hospital.

 

I hope you liked today's Recycled Project. Be sure to head on over to the rest of the My Creative Time DT members to take a look at their FABULOUS Projects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 









My Creative Time's 3D Wednesday

 

 

Mom and Daughter Crafting Therapy...

 

Good Morning Crafty Friends and Happy 3D Wednesday! For this morning my Creative Time and some of the Design Team would like to share with you Birthday theme 3D Projects. We are celebrating Emma's SWEET (just like a Cupcake...heehee) Mom's Birthday! Happy Happy Birthday Dear Mom! For my 3D Project I wanted to invite My Sweet and Talented Mom for this project. Since, both of us had not crafted in awhile. I thought this would be the perfect time to start. As soon as I saw this fabric at our local craft store, I knew  we had to make something CUTE! What came to mind? A Halloween Cupcake Giftset of course.! I know Emma's Mom's Birthday is in August. But, why not get an early Halloween Birthday gift. Here are pics of our Project:

 

 

 

 

My talented Mom made this CUTE apron for Emma's Mom.

 













I really LOVED every detail she put on it and on the coordinating basket lining.

Supplies Used:
MCT'S Treats For My Sweet Stamp Set
MCT''s Card-Sentiments Stamp-Set w-3x3 Trifold Card Die
MCT'sCurly Label Die
MCT'STag Dies
MCT'sScallop Stitched Circle Die
MCT's3x3 Fancy Envelope Die
White Paint (basket)
Black Ink Pad
Glossy Accents
Embossing Folder- Dots
Black Stickles
Cupcakes (Props)
Fabric (Basket Lining and Apron)
Black and Orange Ribbon
 

Thank you so much for stopping by. Be sure to go by My Creative Time and some of the SUPER TALENTED design team members. 

 

 Don't forget, we have BRAND NEW Challenges that will be happening every other Thursday hosted by each one of my design team members! It will be their choice on what kind of challenge they want us all to participate in! Come join the very first one that Emma hosted! She hosted a "Pinterest Inspired" challenge! Come play along with us HERE for an opportunity to win a FUN prize! 

 

 

Just A Note...

Bright and Cheery Thank You Card

Sweet Hellos Crafty Friends! For today, I would like to share a "Thank You" card. I had the chance to work on a few cards, before I started my packing. For some reason, as I was making this card, all I could think of was Bright and Cheery. Crafting Therapy is what came to mind... I really enjoyed making this one. Let me share with you a few snap shots I took of the Card.

Cardstock: DCWV

Card Base: The Paper Company

The Pocket and Tag:

My Creative Time Dies

Sentiments: My Creative Time Stamps

Butterfly: Martha Stewart HSN (Auto Ship) Bundle Punch

Dollar Bin Ribbon: Michael's

Black Ink Pad

Ranger Stickles

My Creative Time Rolled Flower Die

My Creative Time Background Stamp

Tim Holtz Distress Ink

Inside Card:

Fiskars Edge Punch

Colorbox Cat Eye Fluid Chalk

The Paper Company Cardstock

Thank You so much for stopping by. I hope to see you back soon for another look at my next project. Have a beautiful week!

Many Sweet Creations...







Our Last Summer Together... Love You Dad

Every Second, Every Minute, Every Hour Became a Memory.

Where have I been all Summer, you might ask? Well, it has been an unplanned Summer trip to My Parents Home. While My Husband stayed at our house with our Fur Babies, My Kids and I spent the Summer at My Parents house.

I was working a shift at Target, on a Friday Memorial weekend, when I received a call from My Family. My Dad was in the Doctor's Office and  had been diagnosed with Stage 4 Type B Pancreatic Cancer. My world as I knew it, Stopped right there and then. I had no feeling running through my body, but shock. As soon as my shift ended, we packed our bags and made a six hour drive to be by My Dad's side (literally). My Dad's days to follow were filled with pain. On Tuesday, I called the ambulance and was immediately admitted to the hospital. Between the ICU and the fifth floor, we were there a week. He did not want to be a burden on my Mom and wished to be sent to a Nursing Home. That morning when My Dad was to be discharged, I was heading out to go sign contracts for the Nursing Home. As I head back to his room, to let him know what I needed to do, his WISHES had changed. He asked me what I thought, if He went HOME, instead of transferring to the Nursing Home. Without hesitation, I called the Director of the Facility and let her know Our Plans had changed. At that moment, I felt a HUGE relief. I was bringing My Dad... HOME.

The First Week of My Dad being Home, it seemed with his Pain Meds, he was still My Dad. But, the Second and Third Week I felt My Dad was Slipping away because of his Pain and all of the Medications for all sort of complications, he was having. But, I did try to make the best of times on the first week. He made me Laugh. My Dad was with Us for one month and a couple of days after being diagnosed. His  Funeral Sevices were nice. Family and Friends I had not seen in many years (due to moving alot- Military Spouse) came to give their respects.

Since then, I spent the rest of the time with My Mom until a couple of days ago. I came home to pack up our house. We made the decision since My Mom needs help getting around, My Kids and I are moving in with her. I will not be posting for about a couple of weeks due to our Move.

I wanted to share with you All, some pics of a Project I made this weekend.

Supplies Used:

My Creative Time Tag Dies

My Creative Time Happy Mail Stamps Set (Wings)

Cricut Pink Journey Campagne Rose Cart

Canary Yellow Cardstock

Deep Purple Cardstock (Awareness Ribbon)

White Cardstock

Lt. Blue Ink Pad

Purple Ink Pad

Kraft Color and Yellow Cording

Purple Ribbon

Microsoft Word (My Hero Is Now My Angel)

Thank You so much for stopping by and taking time to read my Post. I will be back with my Creations as soon as I can. Please take Care and take time to Hug your Loved Ones and say You Love Them.

Many Sweet Creations...