Thrifty Thursday ~ Congrats Card and more!

 

Hello paper peeps and happy Thursday!  I'm very excited to share with you a new segment for My Creative Time...Thrifty Thursday!  On the days that's not a Designer Challenge, Emma will be rotating different themes for the off Thursday's.  So what does Thrifty Thursday mean?  Glad you asked!  We have to make a card or a layout using only scraps.  Of course the base for either doesn't have to be.

 

This is what I started with.  When ever I cut something and the paper isn't quite right for the project I'm working on, I never throw them away.  So you can see the heart is already cut from another project.

 

 

And here is the finished card...I don't think it looks like a card of scraps!  Do you?

 

Look how much I have left over still!  I think I feel another card coming on!  lol!

 

 

Recipe:

 

My Creative Time

Stitched Scallop  Heart Die

Chocolate Greeting Stamp and Die set

 

Liz's Paper Loft Boutique

Seam Binding Ribbon

Thin Black Hemp

Square Faceted Button

Crochet Lace Tape ~ Ecru

 

Extras

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder ~ Teresa Collins

Teresa Collins  vintage finds paper pad

Papertrey Ink Cardstock

Tim Holtz ~ ink

 

I have one more card to share with you...I finally had time to join the challenge at Peachy Keen!

Peachy Keen Challenge 13-4 :: Just Cards :: Heart Of Hearts

THE CHALLENGE Create a card using Hearts!

 

 

 

recipe:

Don Juan Cricut Cartridge

envelope cut at 5.57 x 2.79

 

Liz's Paper Loft Boutique

Seam Binding Ribbon

Thin Red Hemp

10mm Roses~ cream

Echo Park ~ Love Story

 

Peachy Keen ~ PK 560 Dolly Dumplins Faces

 

My Creative Time

100% Sweetness Stamp and Die (heart)

Stitched Heart Layering Dies

 

Extras

Glossy Accents

Ink

Chalk

White Pen

Papertrey Ink Cardstock

copic marker

 

I have recently cut back on the amount of Design Teams I'm on.  I have really enjoyed being on all the different teams and getting to know really great people!  However I'm super excited to be able to devote myself to My Creative Time and my own Boutique!  And with my new found freedom, I plan on playing in different challenges and doing some redecorating at home!  Yes, I will be sharing these projects with you too.  So if you have just recently became a follower, I hope you aren't disappointed that I won't only have paper projects. 

 

Enjoy!

 

Sweet Wishes ~ Birthday Card!

Good Morning my paper loving friends!  Today I have a couple of things to share with you.  I have a birthday card filled with lots of embellishment and something on a more personal note.

This is a card I made for my niece for her 18th birthday!   

(sorry for the bad lighting, it's been gloomy around here)  

For the easel card base I use a pre-made card from Jinger Adams Designs.  

I made some changes to the pre-made rosette.  It came with a brad, but wanted a button instead.  So next time you reach for your embellishments, you may just want to customize them!  

  

The butterflies are made from wood, I colored them with copics, then used glossy accents to make them shine!  The "h and b" were cut two times, once in chipboard and then in paper.  Added some more glossy accents.  I'm really in a glossy accents kind of mood!  :)  Lastly I attached them to washi tape banners.   

This card is more than a birthday card...it was a "keep my mind off things card".  Sometimes with the new year come changes, some small and some big.  Well that's what happened to me this weekend!  You see very early Saturday morning, my husband and I took our youngest daughter to the airport so she could go to college...2400 miles away!  She only got accepted this past Wednesday and was on a plane 3 days later.  It took me about 3 hours to make this card, I never spend that much time on a card.  This day of crafting was about the process and not about the product!    

In between crying and hugging we took a few pictures at the airport.  She told me I couldn't post them on Facebook, however she never mentioned my blog!  

I told her she didnt' have to go but she was determined!  She wanted to make sure that when she landed in Nashville, that everyone knew she was a 49er fan and not a Titans fan!  lol!

Thank you for indulging me with some family pictures! 

recipe:

Liz's Paper Loft Boutique

My Mind's Eye ~ Lost Found 3 Ruby 6x6 paper pad

My Mind's Eye ~ Lost Found 3 Ruby ~ Decorative Buttons

My Mind's Eye ~ Lost Found 3 Ruby ~ Decorative Brads

Studio Calico Wood Veneer Butterflies

Thin Hemp Red

This & That Foam Dots

My Creative Time

Chocolate Greetings

Lowercase Fun Die

Tag Dies

Jinger Adams Designs

Easel Card Base

Vintage Lace Heart Doilies

Extras

Washi Tape

Chipboard

Glossy Accents

Enjoy!

Show Me Your Technique ~ Stamped Reflections!

Hey everyone, it's Show Me Your Technique Tuesday at My Creative Time!  I'm so EXCITED to share with you something I've only tried for the first time today!  I did two tests, then turned on the camera and let her roll.  Why am I telling you this?  So you know just how easy it is!

 

 

 

 

 

Isn't that so cool how it's a reflection!  I'm really lovin' this technique!

 

Now that I see the pictures here, I think I should have added a bit of stickles or fine glitter to the falling snow on the the top one!  :)  Can you believe I didn't think of the bling before?!

 

recipe:

My Creative Time

 Christmas House Stamp

 

Liz's Paper Loft Boutique 

 Seam Binding Ribbon

Thin Hemp Red

Wood Veneer Snowflake

 

Paper

Papertrey Ink

My Minds Eye

 

Extras

Black Ink

Copic Markers

 

Make sure you go see what Miss Micia and Miss Katie have to share with you too!

 

Enjoy!

 

mmm...Cocoa ~ Card!

Hi paper lovers, I'm so happy it's Friday!!!  First of all my heart goes out to all of those on the East Coast, suffering from "Sandy" and the aftermath of her visit!  I hope and pray that you all remain safe and that life will return to normal soon!  Today I wanted to share a non Cricut or die cut card.  Can you believe that I only used stamps?  Oh and a border punch!  :)

 

 

I stamped the paper cups and then did a bit of paper piecing. 

 

recipe:

 Liz's Paper Loft Boutique

3/8" burgundy jute

thin natural hemp

wood veneer snowflakes

My Creative Time

You Are Perk-fect Stamp set

Anyday Bingo and Crossword Stamp set

Simple Stories Handmade Holiday paper pad (sold out)

Extras

Papertrey Ink cardstock

Stampin' Up border punch

SU chocolate ink

Tim Holtz brushed corduroy

 

Oh, I have something exciting thing to tell you about...Jinger Adams new website is up and running!  Please go over and check it out and tell her what you think. it is https://www.jingeradams.com/
for all of her FB friends she is giving a 15% off discount at checkout with the coupon code "birthday"

 

See you on Monday with a new project using Miss Jinger's beautiful paper!

 

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

 

Enjoy!

 

Holiday Sparkle Card and Some Sad News

 

Hello my crafty friends!  Today I wanted to share with you some sad news.  EAD Designs will be closing after 10 years of business.  This is what Emily added to facebook yesterday...

 

****IMPORTANT NOTICE*****
We are sad to say the EAD Designs will be closing October 31st.
Last day to place order is October 21st.
We would like to thank all of you for your support and business over the last 10 years.
We have made so many great friends over the years.
Any Questions Please contact us vinyl@eaddesigns.com

I would like to thank all the past, guest and current EAD Design team. Without them EAD would be just a store.
 Thank you so much for sharing your talent and inspirations with us♥

 

This makes me so sad,  I remember the day I got an email from Emily asking if I would like to join her team.  I had loved what I had seen from my bloggy friend Joanna and was just so thrilled and honored to have been asked.  I am truly going to miss my Monday Blog Hops!  However I when I look around my home I will remember fondly my time spent with EAD Designs and Emily!

 

 

recipe:

EAD Designs ~ Ice Skating Fun

Liz's Paper Loft Boutique ~ Snow Seam Binding Ribbon, .05mm red hemp, button, wood snow flakes

My Creative Time ~ Warm Holiday Fun Stamp Set

paper: Papertrey Ink, American Craft

ink, stickles

 

You still have a little bit of time before EAD Designs closes it's doors, so hurry and pick up some stickers!

 

Enjoy!

My Creative Time's Scrapping the Little Things!

Hello Everyone and happy Monday to you!  This will be the first of two posts I have for you today!  That's right, TWO!  I don't know about you, but I feel like I'm never caught up with my scrapbooking!  I know that we aren't suppose to say that, "caught up".  But it's hard to change that thinking when that's how I was taught...chronological.  However that is what's so great about this new feature that Emma has created with "Scrapping the Little Things".  When using Project Life, Simple Stories, or just a Smashbook, you can just do a layout with the people you love, or anything you want!  The new philosophy is just do the people...don't worry about the events!  And using My Creative Time's Just Simply Live stamp and die set make even easier!

 

So here is my layout...it really took me no time at all!

 

 

I colored the butterflies with copic markers then sprayed with Mr Huey shine.  It's hard to see in the picture but it just gives it a pearl glimmer!

 

Recipe:

My Creative Time ~ Just Simply Live stamp and die set, Simple Stories paper pad

Liz's Paper Loft Boutique ~ Wood Veneer Butterflies

copics, Mr Huey Shine, ink, sewing, Papertrey Ink paper

 

Make sure you check out my other design team sisters and I'll be back later this morning with another project!

 

Enjoy!

 

Monday Hop with EAD Designs ~ Best Witches!

Happy Monday and welcome to EAD Designs Monday Blog Hop! If you arrived here from the fabulous Lauren then you're in the place! If not please head over to EAD's blog for the start. Be sure to leave a comment along the way so you can be eligible for this week's giveaway!

 

 Are you ready for fall?  After the hot spell that we've had, I think I might be!  So for today's project I decided to jump ahead to Halloween with a fun chevron striped card!

 

Recipe:

EAD Designs ~ Haunted Apothecary stickerz

Liz's Paper Loft Boutique ~ Wood Veneer Frame, .05mm Black Hemp, Seam Binding Ribbon

My Creative Time ~ Treats For My Sweet stamp set, Tag Dies

paper: Teresa Collins, Papertrey Ink, Stampin Up

Copic Marker, ink

Martha Stewart Punch

 

 

Your next stop is the super talented Rose!

Enjoy!