Halloween Party card

Happy Saturday and welcome to the weekend edition of the studio blog! For those of you who are like me and spending the holiday weekend at home, I will be right here creating in my studio. My favorite thing to do in my favorite place on earth! Also, a reminder that the My Creative Time blog hop continues and the coupon code (AUGUST2013) for 20% off in the MCT store is good through Friday, Sep 6...not just on the new release but on your entire order! So there's that. Plus prizes, so if you haven't hopped yet, you might want to do that too.

Ok, so my card today is another Halloween party invite type deal. I love making Halloween projects!!! On today's invite I used several My Creative Time products, old and new, as well as a few from Paper Trey Ink, and Peachy Keen Stamps.

The flags, ticket, banner and all stamps are My Creative Time.

The adorable little monster guy is by Paper Trey Ink, as are the clouds. His ghoulishly frightening face is from the Peachy Keen, Make a Monster Face Assortment. His patches are MCT, and he is also on a wobble for extra scaryness!

All the papers this time are from the MME 6x6 designer pad, Mischievous. I used the Zutter Distrezz-it-All (by Donna Salazar) to "distrezz" the edges of the mat before adhering to the front of the card. I love that thing. Anyway, there you have it. :) Hope you're having a great weekend!

Product List:
My Creative Time, Fun Tickets
My Creative Time, Chocolate Greetings flag
My Creative Time, Stitched Party Banner die *new release
My Creative Time, Vintage label banner die
My Creative Time, Fright Night stamp set *new release
Paper Trey Ink, Happy Haunting die; Cloud 1&2  die set
Peachy Keen Stamps, Make a Monster Face Assortment
My Mind's Eye, 6x6 designer pad, Mischievous
Ink, embossing powder (face), glossy accents (eyes), action wobble, distressing

It's time for the MCT August Release Blog Hop!

BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY!

For our blog hop giveaway, we will have 2 winners! 

Winner #1 ~ 

PRIZE PACKAGE from Liz's Paper Loft Boutique

AND a $50 gift card to the My Creative Time store

Winner #2 ~ 

will be our lucky Guest Designer for our September Release

All you have to do is leave your comments on our blogs! 

You are NOT required to comment on ALL blogs, 
but the more you comment on, the better chances you have to win! 

GOOD LUCK! :)

Welcome to Friday. It's finally here....the big blog hop. What a super fun release this is!! I hope you've enjoyed all the previews as much as we have enjoyed working with this release. Here's my project for today. If you look hard, you will see I used SIX of the new releases, and another THREE previous sets!! This cool paper is MME, Lost and Found Halloween.

Starting at the top, I used the flourish and bat from the Fright Night set; "let's" from Let's Celebrate, stitched spooky ghost die, stitched party die banner, and the letters from Just Simply Live. 

Here you see the spider, embossed in black, from the new Fright Night set, the flag from the Chocolate Greetings set.....

.....the glass (wish you could see it in person; it's clear plastic over vellum and looks super cool IRL!) from the Cocktail Party dies, wine glass tag from the Chunky Jar Accessories dies, and sentiment from the new Some Days Simply Require... stamp set. I used a jump ring around the glass and glass pebbles for potion bubbles to go with the gooey green concoction in the wine glass. So creepy and fun! ;)

If you came from Ruthie's blog, you're right on track. Tracy is up next, but if you just happened by and want to start at the beginning, head back to Emma's blog for the full scoop!! Thanks for hopping with us. Remember you have lots of chances to win yummy goodness as well, so be sure and comment and leave your email addy in case you win! :)


Product List:
My Creative Time, Cocktail Party stitched die wine glass *new release*
My Creative Time, Stitched Party die banner *new release*
My Creative Time, Stitched Spooky Ghost die *new release*
My Creative Time, Some Days Simply Require... stamp set *new release*
My Creative Time, Fright Night stamp set *new release*
My Creative Time, Let's Celebrate stamp set *new release*
My Creative Time, Just Simply Live alpha stamps
My Creative Time, Chunky Jar Accessories tag die
My Creative Time, Chocolate Greetings flag die

Day 4, Sneak Peeks My Creative Time

PRE-ORDER DAY!!!! 

The August 26th Edition stamps and dies are available for PRE-ORDER right now! Please enter the code: AUGUST2013 to receive 20% off your ENTIRE ORDER! Start shopping HERE! 

HAPPY SHOPPING!
code valid through Friday, Sep 6

Sneak Peek Giveaway!

We will be giving away the set we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Monday, we will announce the winner of that on Tuesday and so on......

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! 

For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Are you excited yet??? Today is the last day of sneak peeks AND you can pre-order NOW, AND tomorrow is the big blog hop! Eeeek! I hope you are still enjoying all the inspiration, because we still have even more....including my card for today using the adorable new banner die and today's featured PHOTO STRIP DIE!!

I used the All Around Everything Accessories stamp set to fill the spaces, and for even more fun, added filmstrip washi tape and the adorable new banner die.

I placed the whole card front, as well as the photo strip and banner, on foam tape for added dimension.

The cloud speech bubble is just a doodle, and the saying and bicycle are printed on the paper.

There you have it! A week full of awesome sneaky peeks of inspiration! I wouldn't wait too long on this release if you are thinking about a purchase. But remember, you have only until Sep 6 to take advantage of the 20% off code. So start shoppin' before they are gone!

Product List:
My Creative Time, Photo Strip die
My Creative Time, Party Banner die
My Creative Time, All Around Accessories stamp set
Washi tape, doodles, hemp twine, markers

Day 3, Sneak Peeks My Creative Time

Sneak Peek Giveaway!

We will be giving away the set we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Monday, we will announce the winner of that on Tuesday and so on......

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! 

For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Today's sneak is for an extra special person....Emma's mom, Emma #1!! Happiest of birthdays to the awesomest shipping department this side of the Mississippii! Hahaha!!!! Hope you have a super wonderful day, Mrs. Lady!!!!! Now, on with the project at hand....a PARTY card!

I totally love these super awesome high heels --they are to DIE for people!!! Get it?! DIE!? Yep! Emma has made a high heel shoe die and I just love it! Not to mention the banner and chevrons. Swoon!!!!

I actually kinda want shoes in real life like the gold animal print ones I made for this card. LOL! So cute with the gold inside!

Had to do some gold embossing to go with my awesome heels! If you like parties, and who doesn't!?, you're going to love the Let's Celebrate party set.

Inside message from Girls Night Out and Fright Night stamp sets.

So three down, one more sneak day to go before the big blog hop on Friday. Don't forget to have a look at all the other fabby sneaks by the MCT Design Team. You're sure to be drooling long before Friday gets here. LOL

Product List:
My Creative Time, Let's Celebrate stamp set
My Creative Time, Build a Chevy background
My Creative Time, Girls Night Out stitched dies
My Creative Time, Girls Night Out stamp set (inside sentiment)
My Creative Time, Fright Night stamp set (flourishes)
Gold embossing powder, ink, pattern paper, foam tape

Day 2, Sneak Peek My Creative Time

Sneak Peek Giveaway!

We will be giving away the set we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Monday, we will announce the winner of that on Tuesday and so on......

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! 

For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Among today's featured sneaks are Girls Night Out and Some Days Simply Require...  Can you guess what that might be on those days? LOL! Check out my super cute hot pink martini glass too!!!

In addition to these two stamp sets, I used the potty people lady, index tab die, round speech bubble.....

...heart die from 100% Sweetness, and the arrow die from the mini frame and arrow set. My teeny martini is from the Anyday Bingo stamp set. Super cute little guy, isn't he. :)

And for the inside, I placed my sentiment upside down. I'm a little quirky like that, in case you hadn't noticed before. It seemed to fit the actual sentiment, so I went with it! Hahaha!

We hope you're as thrilled with the sneaks as we are with this release. Don't forget to comment on all the designers' blogs for entry to win DAILY PRIZES!!! Thanks for stopping by the studio today!

Product List:
My Creative Time, Girls Night Out stamps
My Creative Time, Some Days Simply Require stamps
My Creative Time, Anyday Bingo stamp set
My Creative Time, 100% Sweetness heart die
My Creative Time, Index Tab die
My Creative Time, Round speech bubble die
My Creative Time, Mini frame and arrow die
My Creative Time, Potty People lady die
My Creative Time, Vintage label banner die
MME, Stella and Rose 6x6 paper pad
Embossing powder, ink, lace

Day 1 Sneak Peeks, MCT!

Sneak Peek Giveaway!

We will be giving away the set we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Monday, we will announce the winner of that on Tuesday and so on......

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! 

For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE 

It's finally here....sneak peek week for My Creative Time's new August release. Oh peeps, you're going to love them! No TRICKS here....if you like Halloween as much as we do, you're really in for a TREAT!

The background is super cute, isn't it! This is a new stamp called Spooky Starry Night. I heat embossed mine with black. Love the look.

The witch and bat stamp is from the new set, Fright Night. The cutesy swirly brackets and inside sentiment are also from this stamp set. I used copic markers, glossy accents, stickles, and foam tape to create my 3D witch image.

Be sure to check out all the other fabulous sneak peeks by the rest of the team, and comment for your chance to win DAILY PRIZES during sneak week! Good luck everyone!!!

Product List:
My Creative Time, Spooky Starry Night background stamp
My Creative Time, Fright Night stamp set
My Creative Time, Round speech bubble die
Quickutz nesting circle die
Ghost button, ribbon, ink, embossing powder, stickles, glossy accents

Paint your own watercolor backgrounds

More fun with watercolors. Grace and I had fun painting on watercolor paper. Here are a couple of cards I made from some of the colorful backgrounds I painted, inspired by Ken and Teri of Spellbinders in their Try it Tuesday segment.

For the first card I used the hexagon and journaling dies by My Creative Time. The butterfly is a punch.

From this angle, you can see the clear embossed background I made using the MCT hexagon background stamp. 

 Sentiment is from the Color Me Happy stamp set, also by My Creative Time.

The next card again utilizes the journaling die.

Again I used a background stamp but this time embossed with white. This is the cloud background by MCT. The image is by Inkadinkadoo which I heat embossed in white as well.

I also added diamond stickles to parts of the weeds for a little more pizzaz. Sentiment is from the Tab Notes stamp set by MCT.

Product List:
My Creative Time, Hexagon dies
My Creative Time, Hexagon background
My Creative Time, Journaling card die
My Creative Time, Cloud background
My Creative Time, Color Me Happy
My Creative Time, Tab Notes
Martha Stewart butterfly punch
Inkadinkadoo, Meadow stamp
Stickles, ribbon, embossing powders, staples, ink, glass pebbles

Designer Challenge, BACK TO SCHOOL

Good morning and welcome to another edition of Designer Challenge with My Creative Time.  This week's challenge is by Cathryn who has chosen a Back to School theme. I've made these goody bags for the grands using MCT All Around Everything and All Around Everything Accessories stamp sets. I think they turned out pretty cute and I'm sure the grands will love them. :)

The tags were quick and easy using the Stitched scallop and circle die set, simply tied with twine.

I didn't think the notepads were all that pretty for kidlets.....

...so I recovered them with cuter paper. And the cute little crayon boxes fit perfectly inside the Slider Treat Box!!!

I also added a kool aid singles and a lollipop to each goody bag. Simple and fun, and I know the kids will be happy to receive them. :)

Product List:
My Creative Time, Slider Treat Box
My Creative Time, Stitched Scallop and Circle die set
My Creative Time, All Around Everything stamps
My Creative Time, All Around Everything Accessories stamps
My Creative Time, Circle Font stamp set

3D Wednesday

Hello, hello bloggy friends. I have a super fun 3D project for you today for My Creative Time. I hope you like!

I made this little treat bag using the curly label die, chunky jar accessories die, and the tape die from Just Simply Live. Sentiments are from the Mixed Holiday Greetings stamp set. Oh. And googly eyes!

Isn't my little graveyard cute?! I used the cartoon cloud dies for mounds of dirt around the tombstone, and for the mummy - the potty people man cut from chipboard and wrapped in twine! I love that guy!

Here's my not-so-haunted-looking little house. The pumpkin is actually the center of the daisy die! I love that it turned out so cute. The house itself is actually a mini milk carton! I cut the door by hand and punched the windows with tiny circle dies.

For the roof shingles I used the curly die and put a flickering tea light candle inside -- which you can't really see in these daytime photos. :/ I couldn't get any decent night shots, I'm afraid.

Hope you enjoyed this little project.

Product List:
My Creative Time, Curly label die
My Creative Time, Chunky Jar Accessories dies
My Creative Time, Just Simply Live die
My Creative Time, Cartoon Clouds dies
My Creative Time, Potty People die
My Creative Time, Daisy die
My Creative Time, Mixed Holiday Greetings stamp set
Quickutz dies; milk carton, tombstone, ghost, bats, leaves
Papers by My Mind's Eye, Halloween Spooky Sparkles 12x12 paper pad, twine, ink

Thoughtful Thursday

Happy Friday-Eve, bloggy friends! ;) You know what that means....tomorrow is FRIDAY! My most favorite day on the whole calendar! Yippee! Today's card is super simple, but I think it is striking, nonetheless. This will be sent to my uncle who is going through some stuff and I just want him to know he's in our thoughts. 

I used watercolor paper, spritzing with a light mist of water, then swiping across chipped sapphire distress stain, and broken china distress stain; then I dried it thoroughly with a heat gun.

I used Hero Arts mid-tone navy shadow ink for the image, and stamped the sentiment in black. I suppose I could have gone with the navy for that too...I just didn't. LOL

Product List:
My Creative Time, This and That sentiment set
Technique Tuesday, Growing Wild mini poppies image
Tim Holtz Distress Stains, Chipped Sapphire and Broken China
Inks, watercolor paper

And for the last entry by my guest designer, Grace made this thoughtful card to send to her cousins. She loves the adorable little children stamps from the Fly Away With Me set by My Creative Time, and thought the sentiment, from I Believe in Leprechauns, was fun. But she was most thrilled to have a litte lesson in blending using Copic markers. She is in love with Copics. LOL

On the back, her made by hand "handmade" 'stamp' ! Cracked me up. You see she is still under the influence of Dr. Who, also. Haha!

Thanks for stopping by the studio. Hope you're having a great week .... the weekend is just around the corner!