MCT 30th Release Blog Hop!

Happy Friday!!

Welcome to the My Creative Time 30th Release Blog Hop!!

I'm so happy that you decided to join us today!
If you came here from Miss Jessica's Blog, Chick-n-Scrap, then you are in the right spot. 
If you just happened to stumble across the hop today on my blog and would like to start at the beginning, be sure to head over to My Creative Time and see Miss Emma!

Today I would like to show you a little home decor item that I made that features stamps from the new set titled, Bracket Sentiments

I'm not sure if I am dating myself here, but I was inspired by a picture frame. My mom used to have these picture frames that were in our house that were brass frames and trifolds. I got to thinking about it the other day and thought, I wonder if I can do that with paper? It was really pretty easy. I simply cut my cardstock to 8.5" x 10.5" and then scored at 3.5" & 7" along the vertical and then scored again at 5.5" along the horizontal. I folded the 5.5" score line up to create a flap and then proceeded to fold a trifold along the vertical score lines. Once I had that all folded, I put some score tape on the right and left edge of each flap. The middle pocket has no adhesive since the folds are there to hold the tags in.

I will be putting this on my bedroom dresser, so I thought it would be fun to give it a little mini album feel. I cut out some tags from the Stitched Round Tab, Arrow & Tag Dies set as well as the Tag Dies so that I could put some pictures of me and my hubby on them and then be able to journal on the smaller tags. 

To decorate the front, I used the Rolled Flower die to create the yellow rose. I then used the Curly Label die as well as the Stitched Curly Label Die and then Stamped "You + Me" from the NEW Bracket Sentiments stamp set. I popped it up with some foam adhesive so that I could place some stick pins behind it and finish it off with a bow. For my left panel, I used the largest Stitched Chevy Die and just trimmed off the point to give it a banner feel and then stamped "Funny" and "Silly", also from the Bracket Sentiments stamp set. For the right panel, I did pretty much the same thing, except I cut off the opposite end and stamped "Crazy" & "Fun". I used some hearts from the Stitched Heart Layering Dies as well as some hearts from the Stitched Sweetheart & XOXO Die set. Added some pearls & ribbons and Voila!

Here is a top view so that you can see how it stands:

I love it and am so happy with how it turned out!

Here is a look at the NEW products that I used on my project for today:

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***BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY***

For our blog hop giveaway, Emma is giving away a $50 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 better chance 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 that is starting RIGHT NOW! Use the code: FEB2014 to receive 20% off your entire purchase! Sale ends on March 7th @ midnight PST! 

Your next stop is the super talented 

Miss Nikki of Scrappin' Navy Wife

Here is the complete lineup in case you get lost somewhere along the way:

Emma - http://www.creativetimeforme.com

Katie - www.craftingwithkatie.com

Lee-Ann - http://leescraps.blogspot.com/

Lucia - http://www.todoconpapel.com/

Candace - http://www.pcquickutzclub.blogspot.com/

Jessica - http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com/

Stacey - http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/  (HERE)

Nikki - http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com/  (NEXT)

Cindy - http://www.cindybcreations.blogspot.ca/

Shar - http://scrapendipity.blogspot.com

Micia - http://lilowldesigns.blogspot.com

Leanne - http://createdbyLeanne.blogspot.com

Teri Beri - http://teriberi2.blogspot.com

Ruthie - www.septemberninthdesigns.com

Emily - http://creationsofanarmywife.blogspot.com/

Liz - http://www.lizspaperloft.com/

Cassandra - http://www.Ctimz3.blogspot.com

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

Veronica - http://vkcreate.blogspot.com/

Nancy - http://www.scrappingoutofcontrol.com

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I hope you have a fabulous crafty day!!

Happy hopping & happy shopping!!

Supplies Used:
My Creative Time Products:
Stitched Chevy Dies
Bracket Sentiments
Stitched Round Tab, Arrow & Tag Dies
Curly Label
Stitched Curly Label
Tag Dies
Rolled Flower Dies
Fun Stitched Edges
Stitched Heart Layering Dies
Stitched Sweetheart & XOXO Dies

Other Products:
Cardstock: Kraft (Recollections), Old Olive (SU!). Patterned Paper: Come Away With Me (MME). Inks: Vintage Photo (Ranger), Baked Brown Sugar (SU!). Misc.: Ribbon (AC), Linen Thread (SU!), Buttons (SU!), Dimensionals (SU!), Pearls (The Paper Studio), Rose Leaf Punch (Martha Stewart)

Mini Album Blog Hop!

Hi everyone!

Happy Wednesday!

Are you ready to hop and get some mini album inspiration??

If you came here from Boots and Bling Time, then you are in the right spot. 

If you just happened to stumble across the hop on my blog today and would like to start at the beginning, then just hop on over and see Mary at Cardz TV.

Before I show you my mini album, I would like to say Thank You to 

Regina @ The Cutting Cafe

for sponsoring this hop with 3 files to one lucky winner!

You can find out more info on how to be in the running for that prize at Mary's blog

Cardz TV. 

Ok, onto my mini album:

*Warning: Very Photo Heavy*

I decided to make an envelope mini based on the tutorial from Kathy Orta that can be found HERE. 

I made my mini album using notecards and note card envelopes so mine is a little smaller than the one seen in Kathy's video but I just adjusted the measurements to fit my needs.

Here is my mini:

(you can click on the photos to enlarge)

I decided to make my mini into a little album that will be used to hold little mementos and photos of me and my hubby through the years. For the cover, I added some lace and some feather trim to the edge of the album. The flower was made by me using some ribbon and pearls with a few pearl sprays peeking out from behind the flower. I used some glossy accents on the Eiffel tower and on the little crown to give it a little more dimension. All of my patterned papers are from the Blush 6x6 paper pad by My Mind's Eye. My Kraft and Cream card stocks are from Recollections and my Pink card stock is Pink Pirouette from SU!

Inside cover and page 1:

On the inside front cover, I made a mini waterfall to hold some small photos.

You can find the tutorial on how to make a waterfall feature for your mini albums on 

My Sister's Scrapper You Tube Video HERE.

My mini album is not embellished a lot right now. I plan on embellishing more as pictures are added to the album. 

Pages 2 & 3:

Pages 4 & 5:

Pages 6 & 7:

Pages 8 & 9:

Pages 10 & 11:

Pages 12 & 13:

Pages 14 & 15:

Pages 16 & 17:

Page 18 & Back Cover:

Here is a quick video that shows the pages being opened and the tags:

What's a hop without a little candy?

I have a little blog candy to give away to one lucky follower:

I will be giving away this Deja Views chipboard mini album.

All you have to do to be eligible for my candy is:

1. Be a follower of my blog

&

2. Leave me a comment on this post.

That's it!

I will have Random.org pick a winner from all the comments and announce the winner here on 

July 5, 2013, so make sure you come back to see if you won :) 

Your next stop on the hop is the fabulously gifted Ginger of

My Sister's Scrapper 

In case you get lost along the way, here is the complete lineup:

Mary @ Cardz TV

Janis @ Pause Dream Enjoy

Sheree @ Boots and Bling Time

Stacey @ Stacey's Creative Corner (You are here)

Ginger @ My Sisters Scrapper (Your next stop)

Susan @ It's Me Susan P

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I really appreciate it!

I hope you have a fabulous crafty day!

Have fun hopping!

Supplies:

Patterned Paper: Blush (MME)

Card stock: Cream & Kraft (Recollections), Pink Pirouette (SU!)

Punches: Small Heart Punch & Full Heart Punch (SU!), Traditional Scallop Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Corner Chompers (We R Memory Keepers), Envelope Punch Board (We R Memory Keepers)

Stamps: Journaling stamp (Autumn Leaves), Flourish Journals (Kaiser Scrapbook),  Birthday/Date (Hampton Art), Memory Boxes (Kaiser Scrapbook)

Inks: Vintage Photo (Tim Holtz), Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Ribbons/Trim: Ribbon (Offray), Feather Trim (Websters Pages)

Misc.: Pearls (Queen & Co.), White Pearl Spray, Glossy Accents, Bling (Queen & Co), Tim Holtz Adage Tickets, Magnetic Discs (Basic Grey), DMC Floss, Envelopes and Notecards (Canvas Corp.)

Silhouette Files: Library card & pocket (#38435), Paris Label (#38915), 3 print & cut labels (#6835)

Tutorials: Kathy Orta Envelope Mini Album & My Sister Scrapper Waterfall Feature

Happy 4th Of July!

Hi Everyone!

I hope you are all having a fabulous weekend so far.

This week the Joy's Life Design Team has been showing you projects that not only showcase those awesome Joy's Life stamps, but also show you creative ways to use paint swatches!

For my project, I decided to make a little 4th of July mini.

I had a lot of fun making this and kept it pretty simple until I figure out what pictures I will be putting into it.

Don't you just love the font on this stamp from the Holiday Occasions Stamp Set?

It so fun!

You can see all of Joy's Life products HERE

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today and taking a look at my latest creation! I really appreciate it!

I hope you have a great crafty day!

*I made this project while on the Joy's Life Design Team*

Supplies:

Card Stock: White (Georgia Pacific)

Stamp: Holiday Occasions (Joy's Life)

Ink: Real Red (SU!)

Punches/Dies: Mini Paper Rosettes (Tim Holtz), Corner Chomper (We R Memory Keepers), Stars (Spellbinders), Scallop Sentiment (Fiskars)

Misc.: Trendy Twine, Dimensionals (SU!), Buttons, Tulle, Dazzling Details (SU!)

Love Mini Album

Hi Everyone!

Today I would like to share with you a mini album that I made for my bestie.

Every month we do a swap with each other and for the month of May, we decided to make each other a mini. We each gave the other a list of 5 themes that we would like to have a mini for and created a mini album from that list. We couldn't tell each other what theme we chose, that way it would be a surprise when we received it in the mail.

I was really intimidated cause I have never created a 6x6 chipboard mini album before. This was my first.

One of the themes that Kimberly had on her list was a love themed album for pictures and memories of her and her hubby.

This is what I created for her:

The cover:

Pages 1 and 2:

(Quote is on a flap that opens up for more pictures)

Pages 3 and 4:

Pages 5 and 6:

Pages 7 and 8:

(On the right hand side, once the bow is untied it reveals another little mini album)

Pages 9 and 10:

All the patterned papers came from the Love Me collection from My Mind's Eye.

If you have questions about anything else that I used, don't hesitate to ask. 

I hope she enjoys the mini album that I made for her. 

You can see the one she made for me on her blog post HERE.

I hope you all have a great crafty day! 

Fun in the Sun blog hop!

Happy Saturday

 and

welcome to the Fun In The Sun blog hop!

If you got here from Sarabeth of Chronicles Of Sarita, then you are in the right place. If you just happened to stumble across the hop on my blog today and would like to start at the beginning, hop on over and see Joy at Joy's Life.

For my project, I decided to try my hand at a TP roll mini album. I have never done one of these before but I have wanted to try it for awhile so I gave it a shot. They are really simple to do and I had a lot of fun making it. I made my mini into a summer theme for all those cute little random pictures we take of our kids during their summer vacation from school.

Here is a pic of the mini closed. My sentiment and popsicle came from the Popsicle Puns set by Joy's Life stamps:

Pages 1 and 2:

Pages 3 and 4.

 Page 3 has a stamp from the Mother & Daughter set

and page 4 has a stamp from Lots of Pun. Both from Joy's Life.

Pages 5 and 6:

Pages 7 and 8:

Pages 9 and 10.

Both pages include stamps from the Sweet Popsicle Puns by Joy's Life:

Here is a picture of the album closed with all the side tags out:

I left all the tags blank so there is more room for journaling/pictures.

Like I said, I had so much fun making this and I think it came out so cute. I will definitely be making more of these soon.

What's a blog hop without a little candy?

I am going to pick one lucky person to receive this awesome 6x6 paper pad from My Mind's Eye.

All you have to do for your chance to win is:

1. Be a follower of my blog

and

2. Leave a comment on this post.

I will pick a winner using random.org on Saturday June 23, 2012.

Make sure you check back here on the 23rd to see if you won :)

Thanks so much for joining me on the Fun in the Sun blog hop!

Your next stop on the hop is the very talented Ashley from Markland & Main

Here is the complete line up in case you get lost along the way:

Joy

Laura

Jennie

Cyndy

Megan

Lori

Jeannie

Sarabeth

Stacey (You Are Here)

Ashley (Your Next Stop)

Amy

Maria

Nina

Patty

Thanks again for stopping by!

I hope you have a great crafty day!

Supplies:

Cricut Cartridges: Plantin Schoolbook (Tags cut out at 4.25"), Pack Your Bags (Flip Flops cut out at 1.75")

Card Stock: White (Georgia Pacific), Black (Recollections), Summer Days (Echo Park)

Patterned Paper: Summer Days (Echo Park)

Stamps: Sweet Popsicle Puns, Mother and daughter & Lots of Pun (Joy's Life)

Ink: Melon Mambo & Chocolate Chip (SU!), Aquarium (Martha Stewart Crafts)

Markers: Melon Mambo & Pumpkin Pie (SU!), Teal, Lavendar & Lt. Blue (Marvy)

Punches/Dies: Loops, Monarch Butterfly & Doily Lace (Martha Stewart), Binding Edge (EK Success), Scallop Sentiment, Treading Water & Apron Lace (Fiskars), Circle Punch (Recollections) &Classic Scallop Circles (Spellbinders)

Misc.: Bling (Studio G), Glossy Accents, Cinch Wires, Flowers (Prima), Brads, Purple and Turquoise stickles, Ribbon (Studio G), Bathroom Tissue Rolls