The perfect mailbox!

Good morning! I hope you're enjoying the new look and name of my blog! No, I didn't get into trouble for using the Cricut name, but decided that I wanted to change it (before that happened) AND showcase more projects using machines other than the Cricut...such as the Silhouette Cameo! This blog look is super simple and boring, but I'm currently on the waiting list for one of  Veronica's designs. So I figure this will just have to do until then!

Today I am showcasing a new file from My Scrap Chick! My scrap Chick has some of the CUTEST SVG files out there! I admit, I have a lot of them, I just need to start using them more. It's too bad you can't just purchase craft time as easily as you can SVG files. ;) This mailbox was super simple to put together and even comes with a tutorial on how to do so. I cut it with my Silhouette Cameo. :)

I used the Paper Studio "Ooh La La" paper stack for the patterns and some Stampin' Up cardstock for the solid pink. Of course I had to dress it up with some My Creative Time stamps and dies. I used the 100% Sweetness for this one. :)

Hope you all have a wonderful Thursday!

My Creative Time :: Monday Madness...Imagine That!

Good morning my sweet crafty friends! It's that time again...time again for another Monday Madness...Imagine That! Our challenge for today is to create a shaped card!

Today for my post, I am showcasing the My Creative Time stamp set "Keepin' It Classy" and the Imagine Vintage Papers Cricut cartridge! My sentiment comes from the fabulous "Classy & Fabulous" stamp set.

I found this shape on the Lacy Labels Cricut cartridge and welded two of them together to make my card. I cut it out on PaperTrey Ink Kraft cardstock. I cut the top layer twice, so that I had the full shape on the front. :) I printed the dark brown layer and top layer from the Imagine cartridge and then cut the shape out with my E2. The flowers were cut and printed from the Imagine cart and the Flower Shoppe Cricut cartridges with my Imagine. I also used some "Chocolate Truffle" Twendy Twine and some Diamond Glimmer mist!

And because I was having SO much fun playing with my Imagine, I decided to make a second shaped card.

For this card, I actually used the Cricut Craft room to create the welded card. I cut and printed everything out with my Imagine. This cute little Rocket comes from the Blast Off Imagine Cricut cartridge. The card is about 5 1/2" tall. I used the My Creative Time "Teeny Tag Greetings" and dies for the sentiment and some PaperTrey Ink twine on my tags. I didn't like way the little window cut out on the rocket, so I made my own with the My Creative Time stitched circle die and stamped a cute little Peachy Keen stamp from the Cornies face assortment. 

Hope you all have a wonderful Monday!

My Creative Time :: Throwback Thursday Challenge!

Welcome to another Throwback Thursday Challenge with My Creative Time and the design team! Today's challenge is a VALENTINE CHALLENGE! The challenge is to use any cartridge that has something to do with Valentine's day and create any project of your choice. 

I found this sentiment on the My Creative Time stamp set "You Had Me at Chocolate" and went from there. The cupid is on the Celebrate with Flourish cartridge. The patterned paper is from the My Mind's Eye Love Me 6x6 paper stack, and the solids are Pure Poppy, Kraft and Vintage Cream from PaperTrey Ink. I cut the tag for the sentiment out by hand. I added a coordinating brown button to my tulle and (Trendy) twine bow. 

My Creative Time :: 3-D Wednesday!

Good morning! Today is Wednesday...and you know what that means? Over at My Creative Time it's time for another 3-D Wednesday! 

To challenge on 3-D Wednesday is to create anything other than a card or layout. I purchased these super cute little kraft boxes from Trendy Twine and thought that they would make the cutest treat boxes. And they are SO simple to put together, and add one of those Teeny Tags from the newest My Creative Time release!

All I did to add a little bit of color to the box is measure the sides and cut some paper 1/4" smaller for the layers. I used the Paper Studio Paper stack for the pattern. On the front of the box, I cut the paper and then used a 1" circle punch to punch out the little half circle shape. Then tied it up with some Trendy Twine, added a Teeny Tag and voila! 

My Creative Time :: Monday Madness...Imagine That!

Good Monday morning my fellow crafters! Today over at My Creative Time it's time for another Monday Madness...Imagine That! For our project today, we are to use the Cricut Imagine (if we have one) and create something using the colors red, black and white! I was also asked to showcase the My Creative Time Anyday Bingo and Crossword stamp set. :)

I used the Teresa Collins Black & White Imagine cartridge to print the music and polka dot background papers; and PaperTrey Ink Black, Pure Poppy, and White for the solid colors. I also used the MCT Be Mine stamp set for the heart and stamped it with the PTI Pure Poppy Ink, then used some dimensionals to pop it up. The border punch is from Stampin' Up, and I used some mini brads to finish my card off!

Peachy Challenge 01 :: Pockets!

If you are looking for the My Creative Time January release BLOG HOP, click HERE!

The Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge Blog is hosting the first of the new and improved challenges! This weeks challenge is to create a project with a pocket! Whether it folds, tucks, or hides a treat, pockets are a fun way to add something extra!

They will be awarding "TOP PEACH" to the player who uses their Peachy Keen Stamps this week and TWO runners up will receive a spiffy badge to display on their blog as well!

You don't have to use Peachy Keen stamps to play along, but you do have to use them in order to win the prize! 

Here are the guidelines:

Design must be new, created specifically for this challenge.

Project must meet the challenge outline - show off those pockets!

Link up by January 25 at 11:59 pm CDT.

So what are you waiting for? Link up those projects for a chance to play along and win! :)

For my project I chose to use my PKS Stamp of the Month AND Peachy Picks kits! These kits are fabulous! The Peachy Picks has some great color combos and embellishments that coordinate perfectly. The Stamp of the Month is a full 8 1/2x11 sheet of PKS stamps! :) If you want more info on these clubs, click HERE.

I found this card on Split Coast Stampers a long time ago, wrote down the instructions and then never got around to making it, so I don't actually have the link. It is super simple to make and I love the little pocket that it adds!

I used PaperTrey Ink Kraft and Vintage Cream in addition to the papers in the Peachy Picks. The 6x6 paper pack is the My Mind's Eye Love Me stack. I used a Fiskars border punch on the kraft paper that wraps around the card. The ribbon is Vintage Cream from PaperTrey Ink.

For my little angel, I stamped her on the blending paper that PKS sells and then on some pearl paper and brown paper. Then I paper-pieced her together. I colored her with my Copics and on the halo, I added some Martha Stewart Glitter. And of course some glossy accents on those little eyes!

My Creative Time :: January Stamp Release BLOG HOP!

Good morning! WELCOME to the My Creative Time January Stamp Release BLOG HOP!! It's finally here!

If you've come here from Glora's blog, then you're in the right spot! If you've just shown up here by chance, then head on over to My Creative Time to start at the beginning of the blog hop!

Today, I am showcasing a stamp set called "Fast Pitch Rocks" on this super cute 8x8 layout! I love how Emma's stamp sets and dies can be used for cards, layouts and even 3-D items. They all coordinate together and are so versatile!

I used PaperTrey Ink Kraft, Black and Soft Stone for the solids, the pink is Bazzill paper from my stash. The patterned paper came from the Paper Studio Ooh La La paper stack.

I used the My Creative Time Script Type background stamp on the PTI Soft Stone cardstock for that pattern. It is super easy to line up the stamp to print on larger sized paper!

I used the Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge for the little mat and made a couple larger layers using my Gypsy.
I also used the My Creative Time Sports Sentiments stamp set on my project. For the stitching around the edge, I used just plain black thread and my Janome sewing machine. The border punch is a punch from Stampin' Up.

I hope you have enjoyed all of the sneaky peeks by the entire My Creative Time DT this week. We are so excited for this release and can't wait for you all to get your hands on these hot little stamps! We look forward to seeing what you create with them! :)

You're next stop on the blog hop is the super talented Katie!

HUGE GIVEAWAY ALERT!!

For our giveaway today, we are giving ONE LUCKY winner a $100 Gift Certificate to Custom Crops! All you have to do is leave a comment here along with the rest of the design team's blogs AND also leave a way for me to contact you! Each designer will be picking a winner, then Emma will use www.random.org to pick the winner out of those 17 names! So remember you have "17" chances to win! All you have to do is heave a comment on ALL blogs in this hop for more chances to win! The deadline to enter is Saturday night at midnight! EASY PEASY!!!

Stop by my blog on Tuesday the 24th to see if you are in the running for the grand prize and then stop by Emma's blog on Wednesday to see the winner!

GOOD LUCK!! :)

Here is the BLOG HOP line up!

Emma

Cassandra

Cathryn

Cindy

Glora

Jeanne - That's me!

Katie - Your next stop!

Leanne

Liz

Nancy

Nikki

Rosy

Ruthie

Shar

Tracy

Trell

Veronica

Just a little re-cap, ALL stamps are available right now for purchase HERE. There are 3 different bundles being offered for sale until Friday January 27th @ midnight! All orders will start shipping out on Monday! The stamp shown above "Be Mine" will be offered for ONE CENT for the first 100 Shoppers! It was supposed to be free, but Emma had to put in a dollar amount so she can keep track when she hits the 100th shopper! As soon as the 100th shopper hits, then this stamp will be offered for $3.99.