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:
Katie (YOU ARE HERE)
Other products used on this card:
Oh my goodness lady, I can see how this was bittersweet to create this card :( We will definitely have to plan a "retail therapy" day for sure my sweet friend. Your card is ABSOLUTELY PERFECT Miss Katie!
ReplyDeleteHUGS & LOTS OF LOVE for a safe journey taking your baby off to college!
xoxo
Great card. Love the picture of you and your son.
ReplyDeleteDendearmas@aol.com
This little camera is so cute! Love you card!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Debbie
crafthawk@centurylink.net
GREAT job with your AWESOME card as always Katie, sending BIG HUGS sweet lady!!! <3
ReplyDeleteFabulous showcase of the new release!
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I love this release!!
ReplyDeletelovely card! I love the colors you used! nice pic too! thanks!
ReplyDeletebrwneyes46@gmail.com
AWWWWW "Sigh" sniff sniff....
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet and precious picture and card....girl I know it's bitter/sweet. You so rocked this release and love what you created!!
I just love this I brought them all.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors you used and love that Polaroid die!
ReplyDeleteI so feel ya ... We took our son last week to start his first year of college. I have a feeling I'll be "borrowing" this inspiration ��.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness for Skype :D Eric will get a huge smile when he gets this sweet card! 5 hours is not a be right there distance...sad but exciting all at the same time. I love the colors of your card and the sentiments in this set are great! Wonderful job on your card...have a safe trip!
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Awesome remembrance for your son. He's going to be happy to get mail and he's going to love the pic of both of you. Having them leave is tough, but sadly is a part of life that can't be avoided. We've been empty nesters for 10 years now. It's been a joyous time, but in a different way.
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What a fabulous layout Katie!! I love the colors that you used and the design is so awesome!! Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteYour son will enjoy getting this card - a little bit of home and mom that he can display in his room.
ReplyDeleteLove the embellishments on the camera. thanks for sharing.
Have a safe trip Monday.
txmlhl@yahoo.com
What a beautiful card Katie! Your son will love it!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
jess
craftingwithjess@gmail.com
Very SWEET card, great pic of the two of you, love your colors and elements.
ReplyDeleteSue
http://suek86401.blogspot.com/
suek86401@gmail.com
Love the colors great card. Have a blessed day
ReplyDeleteDIANA L.
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Awesome awesome, I love your beautiful creations, tfs.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card and great picture of the both of you!
ReplyDeleteGood luck to your son as he starts his first yr of college!
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
I have seen several Polaroid type cameras and this is the best one I have seen.
ReplyDeleteJlbates1971@gmail.com
Awwwwwww. It's so cute! He is gonna love it! :)
ReplyDeleteLove it!! Love this new release!~ Beautiful picture!
ReplyDeleteGreat card Katie. Your son will love it. I'm sure it's not easy letting him go.
ReplyDeleteLeslie
cascrapper at gmail dot com
Awww! What a beautiful card! Your son will love it. You did an awesome job! Good luck to your son and I'm sending you a big hug! lindagk23ataoldotcom
ReplyDeleteFirst my heart goes out to you Katie, taking your son to college is a lot like the very first day you took him to kindergarten!
ReplyDeleteHe is going to love your card! It's awesome and tells him how much you luv him. Thank for sharing this with us!
That is an awesome card! Your son will love it :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is Super Sweet!!
ReplyDeleteDon't worry they will always need their Moms!
Your card is so great, the color combo is fresh and fun and I am sure it will bring a smile to your son's face!
ReplyDeleteYour card is super adorable!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness.... you totally brought tears to my eyes:( This is such a beautiful card and I love how you added a picture:) Congrats to your son and I'm sure he's going to love it! Thank You for sharing. disneynut 4 life 22 at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteFun camera card. Your son will love it. My kids moved to So Cal about 5 hours away. I miss them, but on the positive side it is fun to make special cards and to send care packages.
ReplyDeletekatieoscreations at gmail dot com
Great colors and design!
ReplyDeleteslrdowney at hotmail dot com
Too cute, LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic!
ReplyDeleteSorry forgot contact info: bizarrecreativity@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteCute card. Love the photo. TFS
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Like the idea of the pic and am loving the new camera die cuts.
ReplyDeletemarg0006 at Verizon dot net
love your card!!!!
ReplyDeleteKatie, Congrats to your son and congrats on this project and all the projects you have done! What an inspiration!!!
ReplyDeleteGlenda
slatsinhi@yahoo.com
Such a sweet card! It's so wonderful how close you and your son are.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome card Katie! I know your son is going to love getting it in the mail at school!!!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME job!!!
Ohhhhh Katie!!! What a bittersweet moment indeed. But this card is just wonderful! Love that pic of you two. Have fun and take in every moment. Hugs to you and lots of luck to Eric!!!
ReplyDeleteKatie, I know that this card was made with lots of tears and gut wrenching emotions knowing that Eric will be five hours away which is a world apart for you. Always hard letting them go but knowing that he is following his dream helps a little. Take care of yourself and have a safe trip driving him to school. Sending you lots of hugs.
ReplyDeleteCute card!!
ReplyDeleteThe card looks great. Your son is going to love receiving this. Love the polaroid die cut with the photo of you and your son. giveawayjean at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteOMGosh taking our babes off to college is both exciting and oh so hard. Please care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your SWEET card and so will he. Thanks for sharing your talents and your time.
Crafty hugs,
D~
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot
dmcardmaker {at}{AOL}{dot}{COM}
Beautiful card!!! :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Love it! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Darling!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day,
Migdalia
Mrodriguez860@hotmail.com
*Crafting With Creative M*
love the card!! great dies can't wait to be able to shop!!
ReplyDeleteVivi J
cvjac at att dot net
I can not believe he is on his way already! This is going to be the PERFECT card to send to him his first week away! You are amazing! Love & Hugs- Glora
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fabulous card, Katie! I hope you and Eric have a safe trip and that there aren't too many tears on your part! :)
ReplyDeleteCute card - love the bright colors.
ReplyDeleteisoscia at aol dot com
What a fabulous card!! He will love it!! Great idea to remember when my babies go off to college one day!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLovely card Katie! I am sure your son will love it! TFS
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day!
Unikebyyes {at}yahoo{dot}com
Hey Miss Katie! This card is so cute and I just love that you include a picture of you and your son on this card. He will truly cherish.
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Hugs AJ