MCT 35th Edition Release Blog Hop!

Are you ready?  It's hopping and shopping day!  All of the wonderful My Creative Time stamps and dies that we have been sneaking this week can now be purchased!  If you just happened upon my blog, you might want to head over to Emma's blog, which is the beginning of the hop.

It was a little bittersweet making today's card.  I'm driving my son five hours away, to CalArts, on Monday for him to start his freshman year of college.  I thought this would be the perfect card to mail to him after I get home.  I started with a 4 1/4" card base and added a 4" blue square made with the die from 4x4 Journal Die + More.  Then I added a fun chevron strip that I made with a die from the new Tag Die Layers.  The dies in this new set are not only great for tags, but also make wonderful accents for other projects! 

How cute is this polaroid camera???  All of the little pieces were made with dies from the new Picture Perfect set!  I added Glossy Accents on the two smallest black circles to make it look more realistic.

Now this is my favorite part!  Picture Perfect comes with this teeny-tiny polaroid die.  I printed a picture of Eric and me small enough to fit in it (a little less than an inch in width).  Then I popped on a heart made with a die from 4x4 Journal Die + More.  Isn't it the cutest little thing?

There are several different word dies in Picture Perfect and the tiny size of them is just adorable!

Here's a closer look at the three sets I used on today's card.  All of them are available for purchase now in the My Creative Time Store! 

** Freebie Stamp **

Since the last release was such a success, Emma wanted to show her appreciation by giving away this FUN new stamp to the FIRST 150 shoppers!  Yep, you head that right, this stamp will go to the FIRST 150 shoppers for FREE!  You do NOT have to add it to your cart; Emma and her shipping crew will automatically include it in your package, but ONLY to the first 150 shoppers!  IF you happen to come through AFTER the 150th shopper, no worries because this will be available for sale! Emma knows there will be questions on whether YOU made the first 150.  After the first 150 shoppers come through, then you will see this set available for purchase along with the new release items!

**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 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 for winning!  Very important, please leave a way for us to contact you with 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 AUGUST2014 to receive 20% off your entire purchase!  Sale ends on September 5th @ 11:59 PM, PST.

Your next stop is the super talented Lee-Ann!

Here's the full line-up:

Emma

Katie (YOU ARE HERE)

Lee-Ann

Lucia

Candace

Jessica

Stacey

Cindy

Shar

Nikki

Micia

Leanne

Teri Beri

Ruthie

Emily

Liz

Cassandra

Kim

Veronica

Other products used on this card:

PTI Limeade Ice Cardstock PTI Simply Chartreuse Cardstock PTI Enchanted Evening Cardstock PTI Hawaiian Shores Cardstock PTI Aqua Mist Cardstock PTI Stamper's Select White Cardstock PTI True Black Cardstock MCT 4X4 Journal Die + More *Ranger Inkssentials GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue Dimensional Adhesive

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My Creative Time August Sneak Peek #4

It's our last day of My Creative Time sneak peeks!  Today we have a great set of new dies that coordinate with the existing Tag Dies!  These are called Tag Die Layers!  These are a great edition to the My Creative Time collection!  I needed to make a quick birthday tag for a present last weekend, and I was able to in minutes with these dies.  I started by die cutting the original scalloped die from Tag Dies in navy and then cutting the new layer for it in white.  I added a little lime green round tab made with a die from Stitched Round Tab, Arrow & Tag Dies.

Now the fun thing about these layer dies is that they include some words!  I was able to cut my sentiment right out of the white layer.  Then I added the chevron (another die from this set) on top.  The heart was made with a die from 4x4 Journal Die + More.

These dies are super versatile.  I know I'll get a lot of use out of them making tags, but they will also be showing up on my cards and Project Life pages too!

***Sneak Peek Giveaway!***

We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner!  For example, for the set we showcase on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner in her video on Thursday, and for the set we showcase on Thursday, she will announce on Friday, and so on...

ALL you have to do to be eligible to win is to leave a comment on our blogs!  You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the better chance you have of winning!  VERY IMPORTANT, please leave your contact information with your comment, just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner!  For extra entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it, OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime!  GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY, & let's start spreading the word!

Be sure to stop by Emma's blog to see what she and the rest of the design team have created for you today!

Products used on this project (except for "Tag Die Layers," which will be available on 8/29):

PTI Stamper's Select White Cardstock PTI Enchanted Evening Cardstock PTI Limeade Ice Cardstock MCT Tag Dies MCT Stitched Round Tab, Arrow & Tag MCT 4X4 Journal Die + More

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MCT August Sneak Peek #3

Are you ready for more My Creative Time sneak peeks?  Today Emma and the design team are sneaking a stamp and die set and a separate die!  I used the separate die for my card.  It's the Camera Bottom Layer Die!  We finally have a layer to put behind our cute little Stitched Camera Die!  This die arrived at my house just in time for me to make this birthday card for my son, who is about to go off to college to study photography.  I thought the cameras were very appropriate.

My sweet design team sister Kim made up a ton of washi tape cameras a while back and sent them to me, and I knew they would be perfect for this card.  To make these, she adhered strips of My Mind's Eye washi tape to white cardstock and then cut them out with the Stiched Camera Die.  Aren't they cute? And then the layer made with the Camera Bottom Layer Die just really finishes them off!

In the corner I added a sentiment made with a "Smile" die cut and a stamp from Happy Thoughts, plus a little watercolor stripe from You are Fabulous.

***Sneak Peek Giveaway!***

We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner!  For example, for the set we showcase on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner in her video on Thursday, and for the set we showcase on Thursday, she will announce on Friday, and so on...

ALL you have to do to be eligible to win is to leave a comment on our blogs!  You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the better chance you have of winning!  VERY IMPORTANT, please leave your contact information with your comment, just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner!  For extra entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it, OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime!  GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY, & let's start spreading the word!

Be sure to stop by Emma's blog to see what she and the rest of the design team have created for you today!

Products used on this project (except for "Camera Bottom Layer Die," which will be available on 8/29):

PTI Stamper's Select White Cardstock PTI True Black Cardstock MCT Stitched Camera Die MCT Happy Thoughts MCT You Are Fabulous Tide Pool *Tsukineko MEMENTO Full Size Ink Pad TUXEDO BLACK

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My Creative Time August Sneak Peek #1

Can you believe it's already time for more My Creative Time sneak peeks?  Emma has come up with another really fun release!  Today we are sneaking a stamp set that a lot of people have been asking for:  Fun Vertical Greetings.  This set has six fun vertical sentiments that are designed to be used on the the Embossed Gift Card Holder!  They are perfect for when you decorate the gift card holder with the opening to the side instead of at the top.  I used the "Happy B-Day" sentiment for my project today, and it worked perfectly!  Of course, these sentiments could be used on other projects as well.

To make my presents, I used the largest of the Stitched Decorative Banner Dies, and then ran each banner cut through the Vagabond a second time, cutting the diagonal side of the banner with the straight side of the banner die.  I "tied" them together with some twine and added a little bone made with a die from Loyal Friends.

The cute little puppy and his bandana were also made with dies from Loyal Friends.  To get the woodgrain background on the front of the gift card holder, I stamped it with the Grainy Wood Background and Versamark Ink and then heat embossed it with clear embossing powder.

***Sneak Peek Giveaway!***

We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner!  For example, for the set we showcase on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner in her video on Thursday, and for the set we showcase on Thursday, she will announce on Friday, and so on...

ALL you have to do to be eligible to win is to leave a comment on our blogs!  You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the better chance you have of winning!  VERY IMPORTANT, please leave your contact information with your comment, just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner!  For extra entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it, OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime!  GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY, & let's start spreading the word!

Be sure to stop by Emma's blog to see what she and the rest of the design team have created for you today!

Products used on birthday card (except for "Fun Vertical Greetings," which will be available on 8/29):

PTI Rustic Cream Cardstock AC Kraft Cardstock MCT Embossed Gift Card Holder Die MCT Stitched Decorative Banner Dies MCT Loyal Friends MCT Grainy Wood Background Hero Arts Cup O' Joe Ink *Versamark WATERMARK Rubber Stamp Emboss Chalk Resist INK PAD *Ranger EMBOSSING POWDER CLEAR Translucent Rubber Stamp Ink

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MCT Inspiration Wednesday

It's Inspiration Wednesday with My Creative Time, and today I have a fun birthday card for a guy.  My inspiration for this card came from its recipient!  The friend I gave it to grew up on the shore and loves the ocean.  It's a 4 1/4" square card.  I used the My Creative Time Grainy Wood Background with Fine Linen ink on Kraft cardstock.  The sentiment is from MCT's Lost at Sea, heat embossed with white embossing powder.

I made this cute porthole with the dies from Lost at Sea, using some patterned paper from Echo Park's Splash in the center.  The fish, from Lost at Sea, were stamped on white cardstock, colored with Copic markers, and fussy cut.  Some little brads finished it off!

Be sure to stop by Emma's blog to see what she and the rest of the design team have for you today!

Products used on this card:

PTI Rustic White Cardstock PTI Summer Sunrise Cardstock PTI Kraft Cardstock PTI Dark Chocolate Cardstock PTI Stamper's Select White Cardstock *Echo Park SPLASH 6 x 6 Paper Pad SP15023 MCT Grainy Wood Background MCT Lost at Sea PTI Fine Linen Ink *Tsukineko MEMENTO Full Size Ink Pad TUXEDO BLACK *Versamark WATERMARK Rubber Stamp Emboss Chalk Resist INK PAD *American Crafts Zing! OPAQUE White Embossing Powder Copic Markers

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