Monday, October 31, 2011

Happy Halloween Treat Holder

Good morning and Happy Halloween my friends.  I made this for the LFIF Challenge - Creepy Cute at Peachy Keen Stamps.



My Supplies:
All from Peachy Keen Stamps
Cricut Cartridge Life's A Party for base of treat holder
Paper Doll Dress Up Cricut Cartridge for Mummy
Trick or Treat paper  -  Me & My Big Ideas
Ghosts and Goblins Matstack  -  DCWV
Rustic White and True Black Cardstock  -  Papertrey Ink
Halloween Twine  -  Trendy Twine
Offray Ribbon  -  Joann
Fragments  -  Tim Holtz
Glossy Accents and Stickles
Crop-A-Dial and eyelets  -  We R Memory Keepers
Peeled Paint, Spiced Marmalade, Tea Dye and Black Soot Distress Ink
Copic Markers

Here is another version I made a little bit smaller.
I hope you have a wonderful Halloween and get lots of treats!
Thanks for stopping by today.
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)

Friday, October 28, 2011

Coffee Cup and Gift Card

Good Morning computer friends!  Today I have a quick post for you that I threw together with some scraps I had on hand.
I had purchased this coffee cup at AC Moore and picked up a Starbucks Gift Card to give to my wonderful Daughter.  I covered the Starbucks Gift Card Holder with some paper and inked it up on the front and back.  Added a cupcake cut and some ribbon.  Stuck on some velcro, added an eyelet to the back to run the ribbon through and waaalaaaa!  Nice little gift.



Thank you for stopping by today!  Enjoy your weekend and Halloween on Monday!!!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Scraptastic Design Team

Good morning!  I am excited to announce that my good blog friend Cindy has asked me to be on her design team.  She makes beautiful digi images that she is starting to make available for purchase on her blog.
I don't have much experience with digital stamps but hopefully I can do Cindy proud.
There will be Scraptastic Monday Challenge's on her blog starting Nov 7 on every Monday.
There is a blog hop to kick off the festivities on Friday, Novemeber 4th at 7pm EST.

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you enjoy your day!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Whimsical Wednesday Challenge #29 - Fall Cutie's

Good Morning!  Today is a Fall Cuties Whimsical Wednesday Challenge.  Create a card or project and include an animal cut or digital stamp on it.  I stuck with a fall theme using the Create-a-Critter Cartridge.


I used my Gypsy to weld the acorn into a shaped card.  For the eyes I used a large face stamp from Peachy Keen Stamps and masked the nose and mouth.
Supplies I used:
Create-a-Critter Cricut Cartridge
Mixed Holiday Sentiments  -  My Creative Time
Crinkled Ribbon  -  Prairie Bird Boutique
Harvest Gathering Mat Stack  -  DCWV
Dark Chocolate Cardstock  -  Papertrey Ink
Jolees Crystals
Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Brown Stickles and Glossy Accents
White Gel Pen

For a bonus project today we have made cards using Mr. Cricut Crazy Stamps.  I used his set Summertime Fun.  It is a summer set but there are a few sentiments that will work all year!


My Supplies:
PK-M16  -  You Are My Sunshine  -  Peachy Keen Stamps
Harvest Gathering Matstack
Dark Chocolate Cardstock  -  Papertrey Ink
Black and Brown Stickles, Glossy Accents
Copic Markers
Broken China and Peeled Paint Distress Inks

I hope you enjoyed my post for today!  See you soon for some more Crafty Fun!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Blog Hop Winner for My Creative Time's New Release!!!

Good Morning!
The winner of My Creative Times XL Label Borders stamp set is:

Lisa
from Lisa's Creative Niche
Lisa said:
Love the design to your card! And the paper is beautiful, but we can't forget those awesome new stamps!!! love the santa coat! Thanks!

Thank you to all who hopped along with us for Emma from MCT's  new stamp release.  I read and enjoyed every single comment!!!
Have a great day!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)

Friday, October 21, 2011

My Creative Time October Stamp Release Blog Hop

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome to
My Creative Time's October Stamp Release Blog Hop!!!
Emma's 4 new stamp sets are available NOW here!!!
If you have arrived here from Glora's blog you are in the right place!

I am showcasing the new set XL Borders stamp set.  This set was made to fit perfectly with the XL Label die many of you already have!  This set is perfect for gift tags, cards, treat bag tops and lots of things your imagination will dream up!!!

Today I made a card and a matching gift tag.

Supplies I Used:
XL Label Borders and XL Label die, All Around Accessories, Mixed Holiday Sentiments  -  My Creative Time
The Four Seasons Stack  -  DCWV
The Performance Mat Stack
Pure Poppy and Fine Linen Cardstock  -  Papertrey Ink
Archival Brilliance Galaxy Gold Stamp Pad
Snow writer puffy paint  -  DecoArt
Tonic Distress Tool
Tea Dye and Vintage Photo Distress Inks
Gold Glitter -  Martha Stewart Crafts
Christmas Red and Black Diamond Stickles
Crop-A-Dial and eyelets
Bells, Ribbon and Gold Cord  -  Michaels 

    
These are the front and back of the matching tag.

Here are the stamp sets My Creative Time has released today which you can purchase here!  And don't you love Emma's beautiful new packaging!



 Blog Line Up:
You are here

**** GIVEAWAY ALERT****
For my giveaway, I am giving away the set I showcased today on my blog, XL Label Borders!!  All you have to do is leave a comment here by Sunday at Midnight.  Good Luck!!!

Your next stop is Jen's Blog.  Enjoy the rest of the hop and Good Luck!!!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)

Thursday, October 20, 2011

My Creative Time October Stamp Release Sneak #4

It's Time for Sneak Peek #4 of My Creative Time's October Release.  Today we are showing you some of All Around Birthday Time!  This set coordinates with the Scallop and Stitched Circle dies.  Ooh, ooh, ooh wait until you see this entire set!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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!

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 giveaways!;)
All winners will "randomly" get chosen and Emma will announce all six winners on Friday, October 21st @ 12am pst in her video during the release & blog hop of this AMAZING new stamp collection! GOOD LUCK! Log onto to your facebook now & let start spreading word!;)

I figured I would do a boy and a girl birthday card for you today!
 Supplies I Used:
My Gypsy and Cricut Cartridge Straight From the Nest for Birthday Hat cut at 5.5"
Patterned Paper is Jillibean Soup, Sweet and Sour Soup 6x6 mini pad
Hawaiian Shores Cardstock, New Leaf Cardstock and Buttons  -  Papertrey Ink
Broken China and Peeled Paint Distress Inks
Waterfall Stickles, White Gel Pen


For this card I also used:
George and Basic Shapes Rectangle and Square welded into a present card
Fiskars Border Punch
Modern Festive Paper Pad  -  Martha Stewart Crafts
Pretty In Pink Cardstock  -  Stampin Up
Worn Lipstick Distress Ink
Copics and Silver Stickles

Thanks for stopping by.  Please go give some love to the rest of the Design Team for their fabulous projects!
Have a great day!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

My Creative Time October Stamp Release Sneak #3

Welcome to Sneak Peek #3 of My Creative Time's October Release!  Today we are peeking  the XL Label Borders stamp set  which coordinates perfectly with the XL Label die.
Make sure you comment on all the designers blogs and spread the word on facebook for your chances to win some fabulous prizes from Miss Emma!  Tune in on Friday 12:01AM pst for Emma's video release and winners!!



Supplies I Used:
Scallop and Circle Stitched Dies  -  My Creative Time
The Four Seasons Stack  -  DCWV
Black Glitter Paper  -  Target
Scallop Border Punch  -  Fiskars
Tea Dye Distress Ink
Offray Ribbon  -  Joanns
Forgive me for using so much of the polka dotted ribbon this week but I just LOVE it and I don't get to use orange and black for most of the year!!
Please go and enjoy the projects the rest of the Design Team have for you.  You can see them over at My Creative Time.

Have a fabulous day!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

My Creative Time October Stamp Release Sneak #2

Hello lovely friends!  Today is Sneak Peek #2 of My Creative Time's October stamp release.  Today were are giving you a peek at "All Around Accessories".  Cute, cute, cute stamps that can be used for just about any occasion.
Ok so the ways to enter are:
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!

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 giveaways!;)
All winners will "randomly" get chosen and Emma will announce all six winners on Friday, October 21st @ 12am pst in her video during the release & blog hop of this AMAZING new stamp collection! GOOD LUCK! Log onto to your facebook now & let start spreading word!;)

I did 2 projects to show you today!  The first is a card made with an adorable dinosaur from "All Around Accessories" and the frame and sentiment stamp from MCT's previously released set "Small Talk".
Supples for this Project:
All Around Accessories and Small Talk stamp sets  -  My Creative Time
Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge
Baby Boy Stack  -  DCWV
Certainly Celery Cardstock  - Stampin UP
Button Twine and New Leaf Buttons  -  Papertrey Ink
Copic Markers
Waterfall and Black Diamond Stickles
Broken China and Peeled Paint Distress Inks
Ribbon  -  Celebrate It, Michaels

For my second project I made some treat holders using the "All Around Accessories" and "Mixed Holiday Sentiments" stamp sets.  I used the XL label die to make tags.


 Supplies for this project:
"All Around Accessories" and "Mixed Holiday Sentiments" stamp sets,
XL Label Die  -  My Creative Time
Ghosts and Goblins Matstack  -  DCWV
True Black Cardstock  -  PTI
Clear box  -  Darice
Offray Ribbon  -  Joanns
Spiced Marmalade and Walnut Stain Distress Inks
Black Diamond Stickles
Crop-A-Dial and eyelets

I hope you enjoyed my projects today.  Please go over to My Creative Time to check out Emma and the Design Team's projects.  Don't forget to spread the word and comment to enter for the fabulous prizes!!!
Have a Great Day!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)



Monday, October 17, 2011

My Creative Time October Stamp Release Sneak #1

Good Morning!!!
Today is sneak peek #1 for MCT's October Release!  Emma will be releasing her new stamp collection on Friday, October 21st @ 12am pst in her video. 
Today we are showcasing the new stamp set "Cherish This Moment!"  This set is full of wonderful sentiments AND a Journaling stamp to fit Emma's XL Label Die!  I Love this set.  It has so many things that have inspired me to start Scrapbooking some of my Children's Important Days!  There are also some very cute sentiments that are great for card making and other projects.
I chose to scrapbook my twins First Communion.  I only got to do my daughter's page but I will get to my son's next!


My Supplies:
Cherish This Moment stamp set  -  My Creative Time
Storybook Cricut Cartridge for label cut at 5" by 1.5"
The Formal Affair Stack  -  DCWV
Gold-Silver Elegant Paper Pad  -  Martha Stewart
Pretty In Pink Cardstock  -  Stampin Up
 Roses cut from white rose ribbon and colored with Spun Sugar Distress Ink
Ribbon -  Celebrate It, Michaels
Irock and Jolees Crystals

Sneak Peek Giveaway Time!

Listen up "My Creative Time" friends! We are giving all of you an opportunity to win some AWESOME 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 with the rest on the design teams blogs for a chance! These are prizes you do NOT want to miss out on!!

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!
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 giveaways!;)
All winners will "randomly" get chosen and Emma will announce all six winners on Friday, October 21st @ 12am pst in her video during the release & blog hop of this AMAZING new stamp collection! GOOD LUCK! Log onto to your facebook now & let start spreading word!;)


Thank you for stopping by today!  I hope you enjoyed my project.  Tomorrow I will have another sneak peek for you using another new set!!!!!  See you then!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)


Thursday, October 13, 2011

Falling Leaves!!!

Good morning my sweet blogging friends!  Today I have a hanging decoration I made for the Peachy Keen Let's Face It Friday Challenge.   The challenge was to use leaves and PKS Face stamps in your project.



My Supplies:
Gypsy Wanderings Cartridge for leaves cut at 3"
Bazzill Basics Paper
Dark Chocolate Cardstock  -  Papertrey Ink
Mandarin and Honeydew Twine  -  The Twinery
Irock and gems
Chalk for cheeks
Crop-A-Dial and Eyelet
Ribbon  -  Celebrate It, Michaels
White and Brown Gel Pens
Glossy Accents
Scattered Straw, Peeled Paint and Spiced Marmalade Distress Inks

I hope you enjoyed my project for today!  Thank you for stopping by.  I have read and I appreciate every single comment you have left for me, thank you!!!  Have a great weekend!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)

Throwback Thursday Challenge with My Creative Time - Card Feature Cartridge

Welcome to a new Throwback Thursday Challenge.  Next week is Emma's new stamp release week SO the winner of this challenge has the opportunity to win the ENTIRE 11th Edition!!!!!!!
The challenge is to use any older cartridge that has a "Card Feature" on it AND it must be a Halloween Theme.
I used the card feature on the Life's A Party Cart for the base and layer of my card.  I am showcasing Emma's stamp set Small Talk today available for purchase here.

My Supplies:
Small Talk Stamp Set  -  My Creative Time
PK-647 Faceless Fall Fun  -  Peachy Keen Stamps
PK-552 Cut-out Pumpkin Faces  -  Peachy Keen Stamps
Cricut Cartridge Life's A Party
K&Co KP Halloween Stack
Orange Zest Cardstock  -  Papertrey Ink
Lilac Twine  -  The Twinery
Star Stickers  -  Recollections
Copic Markers
Green and Yellow Stickles
Sheer Purple Ribbon  -  Michaels
Spiced Marmalade, Peeled Paint and Dusty Concord Distress Inks

Thank you for visiting me today.  Please go on over to check out the projects by Miss Emma and the Talented Ladies of the Design Team over at My Creative Time.  Don't forget to link up your project for a chance to win Emma's 11th Edition stamps!  Good Luck!!!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

No Tricks, Just Treats - Whimsical Wednesday Challenge #27

Good morning!  Welcome to a new Whimsical Wednesday Challenge -  "No Tricks, Just Treats".  The Challenge is to create a project that is a fun way to wrap up a treat.
I used my Gypsy to create a treat holder tag.  I used the fence from the Wrap it Up Cartridge.  I flipped it and welded it to a tag.  I then scored it at the point where I welded the shapes together.  Bent the fence up and attached it to the back with some eyelets.


My Supplies:
Cricut Cartridges: Happy Hauntings and Wrap it Up
Sentiment  -  Digital Stamp from The Cutting Cafe
Pumpkin Stamp  -  Peachy Keen Stamps Faceless Fall Fun PKS-647
Pumpkin Face  -  Carved and Candlelit, Stampin Up
Ghosts and Goblins Matstack  -  DCWV
True Black, New Leaf and Ripe Avocado Cardstock  -  Papertrey Ink
Crinkle Ribbon  -  Prairie Bird Boutique
Halloween Twine  -  Trendy Twine
Copic Markers
Halloween Ribbon - Celebrate It, Michaels
Black Diamond and Green Stickles
Broken China Distress Ink


For these tags I also used the Stitched Circle Die from My Creative Time for the moon and PK-552 Cut-out Pumpkin Faces from Peachy Keen Stamps.  The leaf ribbon is from Papertrey Ink.

For a random winner this week our generous sponsors have donated:
Winners pick of 3 cut files from The Cutting Cafe
One bundle of Shabby Crinkle Ribbon from The Prairie Bird Boutique

Thank you for stopping by and don't forget to check out the rest of the Design Team's projects over at Whimsical Wednesdays.  We hope you link up a project and play along with us.  Have a great day!
Love and Hugs,
Cathryn :)