Day 1 - MCT Sneak Peek Party Week {and a winner!}

Before we get started with release week, I have a winner to announce for the Surprise Birthday Hop Quickutz Dies! Drumroll please for....Marianne!!!! Marianne said: "My mind is reeling with all the ideas your beautiful projects give me. The tulle addition is fantastic! Thank you for sharing." Thank you, Marianne. I'll be emailing you shortly for your mailing information so I can get your dies in the mail!

This wouldn't be a party without GIVEAWAYS!

And all you have to do to win is leave comments on our blogs! The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have to win! SPREAD THE WORD ON FACEBOOK, and wherever else you visit, about this release, then let us know on the My Creative Time FB page  that you did so or tag Emma in your post!

Winners will be chosen randomly and announced at midnight Pacific time, 
Friday, May 18 in the blog hop release video.

GOOD LUCK!

 Log onto to your facebook now and start spreading the word!

Welcome to Day 1 of Sneak Peek Party Week!! Of course, they aren't really sneaks since you've likely seen Emma's fab projects already, but it wouldn't be release week without calling it sneaks, so I'm sticking with tradition! LOL Today I'm using the new stamp and die set, What's Growing On, along with the new large Tag Dies. You are going to LOVE these dies, people. L.O.V.E. Isn't the mustache so cute on the heart!?? I don't know what made me think of that other than my heart hurts waiting for summer when my scrappy buddy, grandgirl Grace, gets to come and stay with us! :) And all the hemp twine at the top looks kind of hairy, don't you think. LOL It goes with the punny sentiment!

Here you can see how I popped the mustache with foam tape. I love the dimension it gives my projects.

Product List:
My Creative Time, What's Growing On stamp and die set
My Creative Time, Tag dies
My Creative Time, heart die {special limited edition}
Lifestyle Crafts nesting lacy circle die
My Minds Eye, Kraft Fun Day, Happy Days 6x6 paper pad
Ink, twine, sanding, foam tape

MCT Throwback Thursday Challenge and......

EMMA'S BIRTHDAY HOP!
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SURPRISE, EMMA! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

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Welcome to a very special Throwback Thursday Challenge with My Creative Time AND a special birthday surprise hop!! We're not only having our sneak peek week, and challenge, but also another reason to hop with us to celebrate Miss Emma's birthday--which is TODAY!!! Happy birthday dear Emma! I hope you have a wonderful day with lots of prezzies and calorie free cake and ice cream!!!!! Lots of great big birthday hugs for you!!!! ♥

Ok, for the Throwback Thursday Challenge, we're using a cake, balloons or party hat. Any cartridge that has one of these on it will do. Make any project of your choice using one of these shapes and any of Emma's stamp sets. In honor of Emma's birthday, there will be a special drawing for a Cuttlebug, in addition to the full release drawing! Winners will be announced on May 16, during the Early Release Party, so be sure to check the MCT blog for that as well. 


Are you pumped yet? Well there's more!!! For this special surprise birthday hop, there are even more prizes~!! So be sure to comment on every blog in the hop for your chance to win this MCT prize package! Winner for this prize will be announced Monday. 

*Game Night*

*Slam Dunk*

*Sports Sentiments*

*Classy & Fabulous*

*Stitched Lollipop Holder*

Not enough for you yet?? Well how about this.....follow my blog if you aren't already a follower, and be entered to win THREE Quickutz dies! Get an early start on your Christmas cards with these cute holiday shapes!

Now let's get down to the business of today's challenge! For my project, I chose to use this sweet cupcake from the Doodlecharms cartridge.

For the embellishments, I used My Creative Time petal flowers and scalloped circle.....

 .....and My Creative Time Build a Banner Kit, and Many Greetings stamp set.

Matching gift box -

Instead of ribbon, I used tulle to match the card. But it's not only a cute card, is also like an extra embellishment on the box. The box is the mini pizza box die by Lifestyle Crafts.

Inside the box are these super cute magnets shown here on the pink mini fridge that adorns my craft room. ;) I hope you like them, Emma! Happy Birthday!

And now for the Birthday Hop line up. If you're just starting here at my blog, you'll want to hop on over to Micia's blog to start at the beginning. Remember, you must comment on every blog to be eligible for the special Surprise Birthday Hop prize! There's a LOT of blog candy to be had so we're going to make you work for it! HAHAHAHA!!! Don't forget to leave a way for me to contact you in case you win!!! 

Micia~http://yellowbirdcreation.blogspot.com/
Amy~ http://www.scrappingmommy.com/
Cassandra~http://www.ctimz3.blogspot.com/
Cathryn~http://www.inthepinkcathryn.blogspot.com/
Cindy B.~http://www.cindybcreations.blogspot.com/
Cindy L.~http://cindylee77.blogspot.com/
 Glora~http://glorascrafts.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/
Nancy~http://scrappingoutofcontrol.blogspot.com/
Nikki~http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com/
Rosy~http://sweetdelightspapernmore.blogspot.com/
Ruthie~http://www.septemberninth.blogspot.com/
YOU ARE HERE--------> Shar~http://scrapendipity.blogspot.com/
Tracy~ http://tracyscricutcorner.blogspot.com/
Trell ~ http://polkadotsandpaint.blogspot.com/

Product List:
Doodlecharms cartridge
My Creative Time, Flower Petals die
My Creative Time, Scallop circle die
My Creative Time, Build a Banner kit
My Creative Time, Many Greetings
My Creative Time, Keep it Classy
My Creative Time, Classy and Fabulous
My Creative Time, coffee sleeve die
Lifestyle Crafts mini pizza box die
Spellbinders lacy oval die
Ink, leaves, bling, tulle, glossy accents

NEW Buggy Designs Pirate Accessories--Ahoy, Matey!

As if the Ballerina accessories aren't cute enough, here is the Pirate set also by Emma Lai for Buggy Designs. He's so stinkin' cute!! I'm bummed I can't find my pictures of Jeffery dressed as a pirate, but when I do, this will go on a scrapbook layout with those pictures.

The 2x2 QK pirate dies are perfect with this set. I will add the year or his age to the cannon blast {QK0784 and 0785}. The sentiment is by My Creative Time {linked below in the product list}.

He's just so cute I can hardly stand it. LOL The sword {QK0778} fits him perfectly.

Product List:
Buggy Designs, Button Bear die
Buggy Designs, Pirate Accessories die
Quickutz cannon 0784, blast 0785 and sword 0778
My Creative Time stitched circle die
My Creative Time All Around Birthday Time stamp set
Cardstock, pattern paper scraps, jute, marker, ink,

Day 2 - NSD 2012

I don't know about you, but it seems whenever I need a piece of paper, there isn't a single thing in my purse to write a note on. So I lifted this sweet little idea from this overseas blogger, http://mariedoudou.canalblog.com/archives/p50-10.html. They are so cute!!! The pretty yellow one will go into my purse immediately. It's my fave of the three.

This one has a slide closure....

...as does this one.

The pink one has a velcro tab closure.

Product List:
October Afternoon 5 & Dime 8x8 paper pad
Cardstock, paper clips, brads, buttons, punch, dies

These are such a quick and easy and FUN project and would make great little thank you gifts for just about anyone! Visit the blog link {posted above} and see how simple these are to slap together. Happy NSD! You still have time to be crafty before the weekend is over. :)

Happy National Scrapbooking Day

I love my first project of the day! I scraplifted this adorable pinwheel wreath and love how it turned out. Super cute and so easy to do. I only wish I'd had a larger wreath form to begin with, but still it's sweet on my front door. 

couple of close ups

Original

Product List:
wreath form
My Mind's Eye 6x6 paper pad, Lime Twist Fly a Kite
buttons, hot glue, square die, ribbon