Friday, September 21, 2012

My Creative Time Blog Hop and GIVEAWAY --updated with recipe!


Update: Added recipe at the end!

***BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY ALERT***
For our blog hop giveaway, there will be 2 winners chosen from ALL the comments combined!  Up for grabs is a  SURPRISE GIFT BAG FULL OF GOODIES All you have to do is leave comments on all the design team blogs AND remember to leave a way for us to contact you in case you are the lucky winner. 
Winners are chosen randomly. Deadline is midnight Sunday, September 23. 
GOOD LUCK!
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If you didn't get enough from the sneak peeks this week -- I know it seems we sort of cheated everyone since it was a mini release this time! LOL -- you'll have lots of extras to see today. We have two guest designers joining us for this release and you won't want to miss their fab contributions to the line up! It's been great having Cheryl and Jayne working with us this week. 

For my first project today I've done a super cute little mini book using the Just Tags dies. Oh em gee, I love this layering tag set! So cute to use alone as I've done here, and perfect as a gift enclosure or tie-on. 


The sweet little Rudolph is from the Create a Critter cartridge and the papers are Echo Park, Season's Greetings 6x6 paper pad.


Title page :)

Each Christmas I make the grands reindeer poop or snowman soup. The boys especially like to gross out the girls by 'eating poop' --LOL-- the "story" is this adorable little poem that goes with it.



My next project, again using these fantabulous layering tag dies {aren't they AWESOME!?} is this tombstone Halloween card. It's so versatile! 


Inside is the "real" tombstone, complete with cracks in the concrete, dirt, fall leaves and ghostly figure!!!

I can't tell you how much fun this mini release is! The tag dies are an absolute must-have for any  paper crafter whether you make cards, layouts or anything else. They are just the size and to have them slightly different sizes for layering makes the perfect. Don't miss out, I have a feeling these will go super fast and you won't want to wait!

Ok, let's get to the hop, shall we!?? If you are coming here from Ruthie's blog, you are in the right place. If you are stopping here first, you may want to go to Emma's blog and start at the beginning so you don't miss anything. Remember to comment on every blog for your chance to win one of TWO super bonus gift bags!

Here's the hop line up! 




Product list:
My Creative Time, Just Tags dies
My Creative Time, All Around Goodies
My Creative Time, Warm Holiday Fun
My Creative Time, It's a Magical Season
My Creative Time, Teeny Tag die
My Creative Time, Stitched Circle die 
Create a Critter Cricut cartridge
Echo Park, Seasons Greetings 6x6 paper pad
Bazzill cardstock
Tim Holtz jump rings, TH distress markers, ribbon, bling, ink

Product list:
My Creative Time, Just Tags dies
My Creative Time, Just For You
My Creative Time, Treats for my Sweet
My Creative Time, Piles of Smiles leaf die
My Creative Time, Build a Banner die
My Mind's Eye Mischievous 6x6 paper pad
Paper Trey Ink banner die
Ink, leaf dies, TH distress marker, foam tape




Thanks for coming by and hopping with us today. Be sure to leave your contact info in case you win a goodie bag. I hope you're finding some great ideas to spur on your crafty motivation. Have a wonderful weekend! ♥


EDITED TO ADD:
Reindeer Poop recipe - 


Use mixture of chocolate peanut butter balls or chocolate oatmeal cookies with coconut in them, chocolate covered raisins, chocolate covered peanuts, and add mini marshmallows.

Chocolate Chex Mix would work too!

79 comments:

  1. Great Idea! I might make some stories with my little one and make them into little books like these.. Thank you for sharing with us!

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  2. SUPER DUPER DUPER ADORBS!!! I just LOVE the story, it is SOOO PERFECT! & the HALLOWEEN tag, WOWZERSS..... I LOVE it too!!! GREAT Job w/EVERYTHING my sweet friend! THANK YOU!
    xoxo,
    Emma:)

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  3. WOW you been really busy. I love both of the albums. Great papers and Emma stamps is prefect. TFS AJ-

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  4. Such cute minis. Love them.
    stuff@gt.rr.com

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  5. Cute cards! I love these dies and will find ways to use them quite often!

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  6. You are incredible Miss Shar!!! I LOVE this little book you made. I MUST have one, sorry I'll have to scrap lift!!! love and Hugs, Cathryn :)

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  7. These are just too adorable, Shar! I can tell you had a FUN time creating these!!!

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  8. OMG these are so adorable!! What a GREAT way to use the stamps and dies!!
    TFS
    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    eschfamily@yahoo.com

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  9. So cute! I love the book about reindeer poop. That is just too cute!

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  10. shar, your so creative with your die cut mini album! just love it!!!!

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  11. Shar I love your card and amazing tag book.What a brilliant way to use the die.I'd never heard the reindeer poop story before(but I love it!).
    Jayne x

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  12. Love them both...the reindeer book is the cutest!! Lee-Ann :)

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  13. Sahr ~ You NEVER disappoint ~ EVER! The little tag die mini is just so FLIPPIN CUTE and CLEVER!!! I LOVE the detail and that poem is seriously the BEST! Plus the CUTE little story of your grandchildren! I have to say ~ you are the BEST grandma around!!! That little tombstone tag card is so ADORBS too! Actually ~ WICKED!!! AWESOME job as always!!

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  14. I love all of your projects today...super cute =) tracyzahm@yahoo.com

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  15. I like your little books so cute!!! TFS

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  16. Adorable projects! Love the darling reindeer book and all the details. Love them both!

    Misty
    http://cardsbygeyda.blogspot.com/

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  17. Your mini book is adorable. Very clever idea to use the die to make a mini book!! TFS

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  18. These are both FABULOUS, Shar!! I love how you used the tag dies for both of them.....so funny about your grandsons and the reindeer poop...lol What a fun way to present it. Your tag card is the perfect combination of cute and spooky.

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  19. Shar, these are so flippin' ADORABLE! I love the way you showcased this mini release!

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  20. These mini books are so cute! I love mini everything!
    kidshomelove at yahoo dot com

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  21. This is such a sweet mini book! I am a mini album nut so this is super cute and right up my alley....wow that saying is old as dirt isn't it! HA HA
    Hugs,
    Deb C
    bugjuiced

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  22. Wow again something different with this die, so creative!! Love it!!
    Kristan
    sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

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  23. OMGosh I love your little mini and it's story! lol How cute is this for the kiddo's?! I love your card too. I also love how you got the kiddo's involved in making these items, perfect for grandchildren as well!!
    bsl60 at embarqmail dot com

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  24. I love this idea. They both turned out so cute and itlooks so easy.

    marg0006 at verizon dot net

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  25. OMG these are sooo SUPER CUTE Shar!great idea to make mini books with the new die,LOOKS AWESOME!!!Have a great day!!!:)

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  26. OMGEEE! Were you in my head or something, I was thinking the same idea for the tag dies. To make a mini album of sorts. Great Job! Smooches...

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  27. I absolutely love love love your projects! So very very cute, and original!!! My boys would love for me to make these! Thank you for sharing your creativity and ideas! This is such an inspiring blog hop! Thank you! (I am a follower, too.)

    Thank you,
    Suzanne Roseberry
    sroseberry@ymail.com
    zannieberry.blogspot.com

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  28. Love how the little book turned out. How creative!

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  29. OMGosh, I love your story. That is just too cute. Thanks for sharing.

    Kat
    kat.raymond@gmail.com

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  30. Your mini book and card are too CUTE! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity and inspiration!!!

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  31. What a great idea! I'm so going to do this for the grands. My mind is spinning but so far I'm seeing a Halloween, Thanksgivng and Christmas mini book/card for them! TFS!

    mimi2trentdrew.blogspot.com

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  32. Awesome ideas!! Love the halloween tag, but I would really like to try a mini book:) Thank you for the ideas!!
    Lori H.
    bananalori at gmail dot com

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  33. Okay..now I am truly blown away that you used the tag for a mini book..what a fantastic idea!! My grandkids would love this! Thanks for the inspiration! I've already order the tag set & stamps that go with!!

    peifert88@gmail.com


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  34. Wow, what a great mini album, you did an awesome job, thanks for sharing!!

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  35. Wow! Great projects!!

    Cindylop@rocketmail.com

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  36. Mini but GREAT! Love the tags and all around goodies sentiments in this release. :) Love your mini tag album!!
    Suzanne suzyq28024@gmail.com

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  37. Very cute idea to make a mini book with this die.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  38. Cute mini book. Love the stamps.

    Sew Sweet N Crafty
    SewSweetNCrafty.blogspot.com
    SewSweetNCrafty@gmail.com

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  39. How cute!! Love that little story!! Great job :)

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  40. love how you made a little mini with the tag die this is thinking outside the box thanks for sharing and the inspiration
    upnurse at aol dot com

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  41. Really cute projects. I love that reindeer, he's one of my favorites!!

    Leslie

    cascrapper at gmail dot com

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  42. Love your projects!!! They are so cute :)
    Angela
    chewiescrappin@hotmail.com

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  43. Thanks for shareing.I love the Create A Ctitter cartridge and am so excited for Create A Critter 2.

    Lucinda
    lucindac@telus.net

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  44. OMG is correct! I absolutly love your mini book made with the new dies! I am going to kick myself now becaue I ordered everything else but the dies! Why O why?

    Crafty hugs,
    Debbie

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  45. OMGeesh! Your projects are so adorable! Love that cute little "Snowman Poop" book and the Halloween card you made from the die is super cute too! Really enjoyed all your projects! Thanks so much for sharing and hope you have a great weekend! lindagk23ataoldotcom

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  46. Awesome!! I like how this turned out!

    patient_pink_panther@yahoo.com

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  47. What fun ideas, Shar! Love both projects! ~Hugs, Saundra Luvscrappingtogether at gmail dot com

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  48. Love both projects but I especially love the reindeer poop book. I think it's a great idea and kids would love reading the story on Christmas morning. A gift they would always remember.

    Taneia
    mztaneia@gmail.com

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  49. Just love the reindeer poop card it is so cute. Awesome crafting.
    Lynn Rowe
    cubasbluesmurf@hotmail.com

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  50. Such clever projects + a recipe for Reindeer Poop = BONUS!! What wonderful treats you've created, both for the 'eye' and the tastebuds! You've added yet another layer of 'must have' to Emma's sets! Thank you for the inspiration!
    cmayne@shaw.ca

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  51. Awesome little book and your tombstone card is awesome too. And you used your Create a Critter too. How CUTE! Awesome job. Hugs- Glora

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  52. Your Christmas book is so cute. Such creativity. It looks amazing. Your card is spookily fun too. Thanks for sharing.

    Danielle
    leeceratops@comcast.net

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  53. oh my! these books are the cutest! love everything about them!! great job! thanks for sharing!
    brwneyes46@gmail.com

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  54. My wish list keeps getting longer and longer with each post on this hop I see. The tag dies are the bomb. TFS

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  55. Super duper cute mini, mini album. Love the story about your grandsons teasing your granddaughters with the reindeer poop, so cute.

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  56. Your using the tag die to make a mini book is great. Bet the grandsons love reading about reindeer poop.

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  57. Your mini book with the tag die is a great idea! Your Halloween card is wonderful...I like the leaves and ghost for added effect. Great job.
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  58. the little book and tag is SUPER CUTE !!

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  59. Those are super cute. I think it would be fun my daughters Girl Scout Troop to make some of these.

    TFS
    Sue
    shannegan 16 @ att . net

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  60. Very creative use of Emma's dies to create a mini book, TFS

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  61. Oh how cute. WOW, those tags make the perfect mini book. Great job.

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  62. Fabby idea Shar and thanks for the recipe, have a lovely day!
    Liz

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  63. OMG Shar!
    Love your Mini book idea! It is so ADORABLE and FUN for your grandkids....they will LOVE it! You are always so creative with FABULOUS ideas! Thank you for sharing your ideas and recipe...have a GREAT day! :)

    Suzanne
    suzwatanabe@yahoo.com

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  64. Thanks for the recipe! I love your mini book.

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  65. Shar your mini book is divine! And I've never heard the Reindeer Poop poem before - what a hoot!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Much love
    Deb.
    mattdeb(dot)mccleary(at)bigpond(dot)com
    http://debsobsession.blogspot.com.au/

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  66. absolutely love your minibook with the poem. will definitely scraplift. tfs reragland@hotmail.com

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  67. Shar..your ideas are AMAZING!!! Thanks for the recipe - I will be trying this for sure! :) ~ Karen

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  68. Your mini book came out great. The reindeer is one of my fav cuts. I like that you dotted the eyes w/ white gel pen....I'm gonna have to try that, it looks great. I usually put googlie eyes there. TFS --C

    christinescreativecards@gmail.com

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  69. what a great idea that minin book! LOVE it!
    GinasCreativePlace.blogspot.com
    babi96 at aol dot com

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  70. I just love the reindeer from Create a critter. Lovin the mini.
    tfs
    Evelyn
    evl14512 at gmail.com

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  71. Just love love your Halloween card and mini book, the reindeer is just so darn cute!

    Jess
    craftingwithjess@gmail.com

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  72. Your projects are adorable! I love Rudoph!! What a sweet little book!

    Julie L.

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  73. Both of your projects and just great, thank you for sharing them.

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  74. Very cute projects. Thanks for sharing. Shawn spencer golfwidow@frontiernet.net

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  75. These projects are so adorable and very clever!

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