Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Birthday Bash Blog Hop Winner!

Thanks for all of you for your wonderful comments on my Thanksgiving Treat Bags.  I read and loved every single one!!!

The winner of the Frost Blue Copic Marker is:
#32 AJ Scrapbooking and Cards
said:
Your bags are adorable Love the fall colors. Happy Thanksgiving! You have a friend in me.

Please email me your full name and address and I will get your prize out to you.

Don't forget to tune in on Thursday for day 1 of My Creative Time's 12 Days of Christmas!  Lots of prizes and fun inspiration for your holiday gifts!!!!!!

Have a Wonderful Day!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)

Monday, November 28, 2011

Scraptastic Monday challenge - Christmas Card with no Red, Green or Gold

Good morning!  Today is a new Scraptastic Monday Challenge over at Cindy's Scraptastic Designs

But First I want to announce the winner of 2 of my wine glasses from the Scraptastic Blog Hop.
The Winner is:
Tracey from Trail of Treasures
Tracey said:
This is SO cute Cathryn!!! Love your projects as always! :)
Congratulations Tracey! Please email me with your full name and address so I can get your prize out to you!

The challenge is to make a Christmas or Holiday Card without using the colors Red, Green or Gold.
I used Cindy's digi Gingerbread Boy for my card.  There are lots of fabulous Digis Cindy has designed that you can see here!

Supplies I Used:
Lacey Labels Cricut Cartridge for Card Base and Layer
Winter Wonder Stack  -  DCWV
Mixed Holiday Sentiments  -  My Creative Time
Spring Rain Cardstock  -  Papertrey Ink
I Believe Buttons  -  Dress It Up
Copic Markers
Blue Twine  -  Trendy Twine
Scallop Punch  -  Marvy
Waterfall Stickles, Glossy Accents, Enamel Accents (White)
White Gel Pen
IRock and Gems

Please join in the challenge with us here.  We can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks for stopping by.  Don't forget to come back on Thursday for day 1 of My Creative Time's 12 Days of Christmas.  Have a fabulous day!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Big Birthday Bash Blog Hop

Welcome to the Big Birthday Bash Blog Hop for Cathy Bartwick's 60th Birthday!  Happy Birthday Cathy!  You should have arrived here from Creations by Shirl.  If so you are in the right place.  If not please go back to Cathy's Blog to start at the beginning.

In celebration of Thanksgiving I made some treat bags to show you today!  I used a fabulous stamp set from Papertrey Ink called Limitless Labels.  You can stamp right on blank address labels and then peel them off the sheet and attach them to Hershey Nuggets!  Quick, easy and fabulous!!!



Supplies I Used:
Limitless Labels Stamp Set  -  Papertrey Ink
Fancy Label Punch  -  McGill
Nestibilities for the topper shape
Harvest Gathering Mat Stack  -  DCWV
Dark Chocolate Cardstock & Summer Sunrise Ribbon  -  Papertrey Ink
Address Mailing Labels
Hershey's Nuggets

For my blog candy I am giving away a Copic Marker #B00 Frost Blue.  This is the marker I use the most for accenting snowmen.  It gives them just a touch of blue anywhere you wish.  If you would like to be entered to win please become a follower of mine if you aren't already and leave me a comment below with a way to contact you!

Your next stop is Cardz TV.  Enjoy the rest of the hop!  If you get lost go on back to Cathy's blog to see the entire blog line up!!
Happy Thanksgiving and have a wonderful weekend!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)

Snowman Recipe Card - Let's Face it Friday-Holiday Recipe Challenge

Hello I hope everyone is doing well!  I am trying to get what I need together for Thanksgiving tomorrow but I thought I would post a card that I did for the current LFIF Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge.  The challenge is to create a card or a layout holding your favorite holiday recipe and using PKS face stamps!


I made a card which has a pocket inside that a tag (with my Raisin Bread Recipe written on it) fits into.
 





My Supplies:
PK-520 Winter Face Assortment
PK-335 Faceless Christmas Heads
Lacy Labels Cricut Cartridge for the card base
The Winter wonder Stack  -  DCWV
Blueberry Sky Cardstock and Ribbon  -  Papertrey Ink
Blue Twine  -  Trendy Twine
McGill Fancy Label Punch
Snowflake Buttons from Dress It Up
Copic Markers
Glossy Accents and Black Diamond Stickles
Thank you for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

My Creative Time Blog Hop Finalist for E2 Giveaway!!!

Good Morning!  The finalist from my blog who has a 1 in 19 chance of winning an E2 from the My Creative Time November Release Blog Hop is:

#193 Lisa from Lisa's Creative Niche
Lisa Said:
Fun card and I love the use of the lollipop die!  This is a great die! Thanks!

Ok Lisa be sure to check Emma's blog tomorrow to see if you are the winner of the E2!!!
Good Luck!

Friday, November 18, 2011

My Creative Time's November Release Blog Hop

Welcome to My Creative Time's November Release Blog Hop.  You should have arrived here from Cassandra's Blog.  Aren't Miss Emma's new stamps the best ones ever AND two beautiful new dies to play with.  AND someone is going to be the luck winner of a brand new E2!!!!

Today I am showcasing Sport Sentiments.  This set is perfect for sports related projects and MANY other ones too.  I can see myself using this for an endless amount of possibilities!
On my projects I also used the Stitched Lollipop Holder die, Scallop and Stitched Circle die and the oval stitched die.





Supplies I Used:
Sports Sentiments, Stitched Lollipop Holder die, Scallop and Stitched Circle dies
and Oval Stitched Die  -  My Creative Time
The Great Vacation Stack  -  DCWV
Pure Poppy Cardstock  -  Papertrey Ink
Shredding Scissors for grass  -  Martha Stewart Crafts
Ribbon and Buttons  -  Michaels
Broken China, Peeled Paint and Fired Brick Distress Inks
Christmas Red Stickles


***HUGE GIVEWAY ALERT***

For our giveway today, we are giving ONE LUCKY winner an E2! If you have always wanted an E2, here is your BIG chance to win one! OR if you have one already, just think if you did win, you would make someone SUPER HAPPY by giving it to them as a gift since Christmas is right around the corner! All you have to do is leave a comment here along w/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 random.org to pick the lucky winner out of those 19 names! So remember you have "19" chances to win! All you have to do is leave a comment on ALL blogs in this hop! The deadline is Sunday night at midnight! EASY PEASY!!! GOOD LUCK!:)

Your next stop is Cindy's Blog.  Here is the entire blog line up just in case you lose your way!
You Are Here!!!!
 
Thank you for hopping along with us for Miss Emma's new HUGE stamp release.  Don't forget to comment and get your 19 chances to win the E2!!!!  Have a wonderful weekend!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)

Thursday, November 17, 2011

My Creative Time November Release Sneak Peek #4

Hi all!  Today is Sneak Peek #4 of My Creative Time's November Release!  We are giving you a look at Classmate Valentines w/lollipop holder die!
This set and die work with ALL the All Around sets and the Scallop and Stitched Circle die!!!!
I used the little kitty which reminds me so much of when my daughter was little she LOVED her little stuffed cat from the Aristocats!
I made the flower from the Scallop die and some felt.  I cut the scallop 5 times and attached them together with hot glue.



 My Supplies:
Glitter Stack  -  DCWV
Glitter Paper  -  American Crafts
Fiskars Scallop Border Punch
Copic Markers, Felt and Lavendar Twine

Sneak Peek Giveaway Time!

Listen up "My Creative Time" friends! We are giving all of you an opportunity to win the BEST PRIZES during Sneak peek week with a total of "6" winners to be announced during Friday's Stamp release! All you have to do is leave a comment HERE along w/the rest of the design teams blogs for a chance! There are some AWESOME prizes w/this release!

1. SPREAD THE WORD TO THE WORLD ON FACEBOOK about this release & whatever connections you may have! Let us know on "My Creative Time's" FB page here http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/My-Creative-Time/364568506334 that you did so! OR you can just tag me in your post! and.............
2. Just comment on ALL of the designers blogs EVERYDAY during Sneaky Peek week! THAT's ALL you have to do to qualify for the BEST giveaways EVER!;)
All winners will "randomly" get chosen and Emma will announce all six winners on Friday, November 18th @ 12:01am PST in her video during the release of this AMAZING new stamp collection & maybe a new die!;) GOOD LUCK! Log onto to your facebook now & let start spreading word!;)

Thank you for visiting!  You can see the rest of the peeks here!  Have a fabulous day!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)

 
 

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

My Creative Time November Release Sneak Peek #2

Good Morning my friends!  Today is Sneak Peek #2 for My Creative Time's November Release!  This is a BIG ONE so get ready!!  Today I am showing you some of the new set Slam Dunk.  I don't usually do sports cards but I enjoyed doing these!  My twins play soccer and baseball so I really should be doing more sports projects.  Now I have some fabulous stamps to use!
For the net on the hoop I recycled some mesh from a bag of chocolate coins. (I have to admit I was quite proud of myself for that one!)
Even the sentiment on this set fits perfectly in Emma's Gift Card Holder die.  I used a 1" circle punch for the basketball stamp.
I used my Gypsy to flip and weld this basketball cut into a shaped card.  Emma's Scallop and Stitched Circle die set also coordinates with these stamps.
 Supplies I Used:
and Gift Card Holder die  -  My Creative Time
Everyday Paper Dolls Cricut Cartridge
Patterned Paper from The Great Travel Stack  -  DCWV
Bazzil Basics embossed paper and Orange Glitter Cardstock  -  Michaels
Orange Zest and True Black Cardstock  -  Papertrey Ink
Black Diamond Stickles and Sparkly Black Brads
Black Soot and Spiced Marmalade Distress Inks
1" Circle Punch  -  Marvy
Twine from the mailing supplies section of Michaels
Archival Ink Pad  -  Mr. Cricut Crazy

Sneak Peek Giveaway Time!



Listen up "My Creative Time" friends! We are giving all of you an opportunity to win the BEST PRIZES during Sneak peek week with a total of "6" winners to be announced during Friday's Stamp release! All you have to do is leave a comment HERE along w/the rest of the design teams blogs for a chance! There are some AWESOME prizes w/this release!
1. SPREAD THE WORD TO THE WORLD ON FACEBOOK about this release & whatever connections you may have! Let us know on "My Creative Time's" FB page here that you did so! OR you can just tag me in your post! and.............
2. Just comment on ALL of the designers blogs EVERYDAY during Sneaky Peek week! THAT's ALL you have to do to qualify for the BEST giveaways EVER!;)
All winners will "randomly" get chosen and Emma will announce all six winners on Friday, November 18th @ 12:01am PST in her video during the release of this AMAZING new stamp collection & maybe a new die!;) GOOD LUCK! Log onto to your facebook now & let start spreading word!;)

Thank you so much for popping in today!  I appreciate every one of my followers.  I haven't been able to do a lot of paper crafting lately.  My REAL job has been getting in the way!! Hehehe.  Only 4 more weeks then I am on vacation for 3 MONTHS.  I can't wait!!!!!!
Please go on over to My Creative Time to see what the rest of the Design Team has made for you.  Check back tomorrow for another fabulous sneak peek!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)


Monday, November 14, 2011

Scraptastic Monday Challenge - My Favorite Color

Good morning and welcome to a Scraptastic Monday Challenge.  This week the challenge is to create a card or project with embossing, twine and your FAVORITE COLOR!  Your favorite color should be the dominant one on your project.  You can use any digital image or your cricut to play along!
My favorite color is pink and I used the Swiss Dots embossing folder for my embossing.  I am using Cindy's cute digi image Sweet Gingerbread Tags.  Such adorable images!


Supplies I used:
Sweet Gingerbread Tags Digi  -  Cindy's Scraptastic Designs
Sentiment from Mixed Holiday Sentiments  -  My Creative Time
Secret Santa patterned paper  -  K&CO
Pure Poppy and True Black Cardstock  -  Papertrey Ink
Swiss Dots Embossing Folder  -  Provocraft
Blossom and Maraschino Twine  -  The Twinery
Copic Markers
Stickles and Glossy Accents
Marvy Scallop Oval Punch
Eyelet and Crop-A-Dial, Corner Chomper
Festive Berries Distress Ink

I hope you enjoyed my project for today.  Please go over to Cindy's Scraptastic Designs to see what the other designers have created.

Tune in tomorrow for day 2 of Emma's Sneak Peek week for her November stamp release.  You can stop by her blog today for Sneak Peek #1!
Have a wonderful day.  See you tomorrow!!!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)


Monday, November 7, 2011

Monday Madness...Imagine That with My Creative Time - Little Boy Card

Good morning my friends!  Today is Monday Madness over at My Creative Time.  I made a birthday card for a little boy today.  I used Emma's Build A Banner Kit for the accent and Anyday Crossword and Bingo for the 9.

 My Supplies:
Emma's fabulous stamps and dies which you can purchase here!
Cricut Cartridges A Child's Year and Storybook
Patterned Paper -  The Great Vacation Stack, DCWV
Pure Poppy, Spring Rain and Enchanted Evening Cardstock - Papertrey Ink
Broken China Distress Ink
IRock and Gems
Black Gel Pen

I hope you enjoyed stopping by today!  Have a fabulous week!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)

Friday, November 4, 2011

Scraptastic Designs Blog Hop

If you are looking for My Creative Time's New Design Team Post click here.

Hello and welcome to Cindy's Scraptastic Blog Hop!  If you have arrived here from Jayne's blog you are in the right place. 
I have used Cindy's Sweet As Can Be stamp which you can purchase here.

Supplies I used:
Sweet Nector 6 x 6 pad  -  K&Co
Hibiscus Burst Cardstock and Ink  -  Papertrey Ink
Georgia Pacific White Cardstock
Butterfly Charm  -  Studio 18
Celebrat it Ribbon  -  Michaels
Copic Markers
Waterfall Stickles
Fiskars Border Punch

The Grand Prize for one random winner is three digital stamps from Cindy's store and a set of 12 Prisma Colored Pencils.  In order to be eligible to win you must leave a comment on all the blogs in this hop.

For my giveaway I have 2 wine glasses that I have hand painted.  To be eligible to win them you must leave a comment here on my blog and become a follower if you are not already!

Your next stop is Gigi's Blog.  Enjoy the rest of the hop and have a wonderful weekend!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)

My Creative Time Design Team!!!!

Good Morning!! I am thrilled to announce that Emma from My Creative Time has asked me to stay on her Design Team for another term!!  I have had the time of my life on her team and I am so grateful to have been asked to continue!  Thanks Emma!!!!  Your Design Team are some of the luckiest people in the world!

Now to tell you a little bit about myself.  My name is Cathryn and I have been married for 20 years to my best friend and love of my life! We have 3 beautiful children, a 16 year old girl and a twin boy and girl who are 8. I love my family more than anything in the world! 
I currently work from home 9 months a year painting glass for shows my husband and I attend on the weekends.  I LOVE spending time playing with my cricut and stamps.   I try to fit in some crafting time whenever possible.

Today I decided to make some wine glass charms and napkin holders for the Thanksgiving season.
I used several of Emma's sets today.  You can purchase them here.
Build a Banner Kit
Anyday Bingo and Crossword
All Around Halloween
Scallop and Stitched Circle die



My Supplies:
Build a Banner Kit, Anyday Bingo and Crossword, All Around Halloween
Scallop and Stitched Circle die  -  My Creative Time
Summer Sunrise, Lemon Tart and Ripe Avocado Cardstock  -  Papertrey Ink
Summer Sunrise Satin Ribbon and Button Twine  -  Papertrey Ink
Copic Markers, Crop-A-Dial and Eyelets
Orange Peel and Green Stickles
Peeled Paint Distress Ink
Bamboo Leaves Ink Pad  -  Memento
Fiskars Border Punch

Have a wonderful Friday!  Also tune in tonight at 7pm Est for the Scraptastic Blog Hop!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)