Paper Sweeties May RELEASE REWIND!

 Hello crafty friends!  I'm popping in today to share one final project I created for the Paper Sweeties May *new* Stamp Release!  The Sweeties Teamies and I decided to begin something fun and new this month on the final day of our release festivities.  We are sharing projects we have created using previously released sets to continue to show you ways you can use the sets you already own in combination with the brand new sets you are adding to your line up!

For this pretty little pastel holiday card, I used the Beautiful sentiment and frame set along with the Sending Holiday Cheer sentiment set to create a greeting to mail to someone special for the 2013 holiday season!

Please be sure to visit the Paper Sweeties blog to check out the amazing {release rewind} inspiration projects from the rest of the design team girls!

'Like' us on Facebook for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the shop when we reach 700 fans!  

Play along with the May Sweeties Sketch #7 challenge for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate to the shop!

Hugs!
xoxoxo

Challenges I was inspired by:

Festive Friday #8 - Sweet Christmas

Ribbon Carousel #81 - celebrations

Tuesday Throwdown #147 - flowers

Little Reg Wagon #185 - use a doilie

Simon Says Stamp - flower power

Fussy & Fancy #89 - pearls & lace

 

 

Paper Sweeties May *new* stamp RELEASE PARTY!

 This little 'sweetie' was created using these stamp sets from Paper Sweeties:

Emma

Live Love Grow

Happy Fall Ya'll

I paper pieced Emma's shirt, apron, capri pants and the cloud -- sprinkling glitter on the cloud before adhering it to the card base!  The window, fence and scalloped 'grass' were die cut and attached to the card base.  I stamped Miss Emma and then had fun dressing her in her brand new gardening outfit ... complete with flip flops and watering can!  Emma's garden is growing so well -- you can see she takes very good care of her flowers by watering them daily {giggle}!!  I stamped a sentiment from the Live Love Grow set and hung it on the fence in Emma's garden!

 

Isn't this card and saying just the 'perfect' thing to send to a very special friend in your life?

Hop on over to the blog to check out the Sweeties Teamies' beautiful inspiration projects for today's May *new* stamp release party ... and while you are there, check out all of the contests and giveaways offered as well!

Thank you so much for stopping by today.  I'll have one more project to share with you tomorrow, so I hope to see you back again for some more crafty fun!

Hugs!

xoxox

Challenges I was inspired by:

Tuesday Throwdown #147 - flowers

Simon Says Stamp - flower power 

Paper Sweeties May *new* stamp sneak peeks - day #2!

 Hello crafty friends!  I'm popping in today to share a project I recently created for the Paper Sweeties May *new* Stamp Release!  I'm so excited about this month's new stamps -- I adore spring and everything that goes along with it!

This bright and spring-y card just makes me smile!  I used the Mahalo! and Happy Fall Ya'll stamp sets to create the sentiment and clouds ...

and the *new* Sending Springtime set which will be available in the shop on the 15th to create the birdhouse, nest, eggs, bird and second sentiment!!  The bow was created using some yummy Mint Green Tea and Primrose Cookie Dough tea-stained seam binding from the shoppe!

Please visit the Paper Sweeties blog to peek at the lovely inspiration projects created by the rest of the design team girls - so pretty!!   I hope you'll visit again tomorrow for our BIG Release Party Fun and Festivities!!  I have lots of inspiration & goodness to share, including an adorable little something I made using Emma and her brand new gardening outfit for May ... and a couple contests and giveaways too!  See you then!

Hugs!

Challenges I was inspired by:

Ribbon Carousel #81 - celebrations

Tuesday Throwdown #147 - flowers

 

Paper Sweeties May *new* stamp sneak peeks - day #1!

 Welcome to Day #1 of sneak peeks for the May *new* Stamp Release at Paper Sweeties!  Sit back, relax and enjoy ...

I used the *new* Live Love Grow stamp set to create the sweet tag on this card -- love all those adorable polka dots -- they make me giggle!  The gorgeous paper gardenia is from The Ribbon Reel and I added green chipboard glittered leaves and a cake pop stick for the flower stem!

Please visit the Paper Sweeties BLOG to check out the beautiful projects created by the Sweeties Teamies ... and to learn about the special offers and giveaways being offered during the May *new* stamp release fun and festivities!

Thanks for visiting my blog today!

Hugs!

xoxo

Challenge I was inspired by:

Ribbon Carousel #81 - celebrations

Hello Friend - TSTR #166!

Please click HERE to view my project for this week's Shabby Tea Room challenge!

Spring Is Here ... TRR #53!

Please click HERE to view my card for this week's The Ribbon Reel #53!

Once Upon A Time ... TKJ #120!

 Please click HERE to view my card for this week's The Kraft Journal #120 challenge!

L-O-V-E ... TSTR #165!

Please click HERE to view my post for The Shabby Tea Room #165!

Sizzlin' Summer Ideas - My Time Made Easy!

Winner of the 'Sneak Peek Contest' from April 30th ... congratulations:

"Heather said...
Looks like a grill with an enclosed base. I'm looking forward to seeing it revealed.

April 30, 2013 at 9:05 PM"

Contact me, Heather, to claim your prize!

Hello friends!  Welcome to the final day of project shares for the May *new* release at My Time Made Easy!  Today all the teamies are sharing projects created using some brand new goodies from the shop -- yippiee!

I created a fun little gift box using the *new* Tiny Tucker Tab cut file!

I printed a piece of red and white gingham patterned paper from the *new* Summer Papers collection -- it reminded me of a picnic tablecloth!   This precious little box came together in a snap -- one piece of cardstock, fold, glue and done!  These would make amazing favors for your next party -- how adorable at a children's birthday party filled with candy ... or how about a tea party filled with cookies?

And the tag was created using the Round Off stamp set -- one of my favorites!  My son is graduating from Materials Science Engineering at NCSU next weekend, so I will be giving this little treat box to him (school colors are red, white and black) with money rolled up inside and tied to look like a diploma!!  I couldn't be any more proud of him -- what a fast four years this has been!

Mom made him a cute little graduation card also that you can peek at here!

Be sure to hop on over and check out the goodies created by the rest of the teamies for your inspiration today:

Lauren Meader

Dawn Barwick

Jackie Randolph

Karien vab der Westhuizen

Kimberly Morrow

Lisa Kind

Lori Hairston

Lori Kalus

Mary Vogel

Pattie Goldman

Romaine Rancier

Tangii Crain

Tracy Holmes

Wendy McGaffey

 

... and don't forget to stop by the My Time Made Easy DESIGNER'S GALLERY for loads more creative eye candy!

It has been my pleasure to share the projects I've created for this month's release with you ... thanks so much for stopping by and checking out my little handmade goodies!  I love hearing your comments!!

Until next time, happy stamping my friends!

Hugs!
xoxoxo

Christmas ... PSSI #7!

 

Hello crafty friends!  I'm popping in today to share a little something I recently created for the Paper Sweeties Sketch Inspiration #7 challenge!

Getting ahead on my handmade holiday cards this year!!

I used the Believe! stamp set from Paper Sweeties!

Be sure to visit the Paper Sweeties blog to check out the amazing inspiration projects from the rest of the Sweeties Teamies!  I hope you'll have time to play along this month for your chance to win a $20 gift certificate from the shoppe!

Hugs!
xoxox

Gifts For The Guy -- My Time Made Easy May Release!

 Hello crafty friends!!  Welcome to release day at My Time Made Easy™ LLC!!

Today I'm showcasing a project I recently created using the *new* Great Grillin' template!

What a completely awesome and perfect little gift packaging for all the guys in our lives!  Lauren has done it again ... creating just the right packaging for any special masculine occasion!

I cut the grill pieces from black and silver cardstock and then used some Sensational Staples patterned paper for the doors.  

The grill top opens to reveal a hidden compartment where you can add your gift underneath the grill grate!  I filled my gift with red crinkle filler and then added a Target gift card -- perfect for Father's Day ... and now I have a gift already done for the hubby!!!

The coordinating card was made using another piece of Sensational Staples paper along with the Round Off and Apothecary Labels stamp sets!

Please hop on over and check out the rest of the teamies' projects they have created for today's Release Party:

Lauren Meader

Dawn Barwick

Jackie Randolph

Karien van der Westhuizen

Kimberly Morrow

Lisa Kind

Lori Hairston

Lori Kalus

Mary Vogel

Pattie Goldman

Romaine Rancier

Tangii Crain

Tracy Holmes

Wendy McGaffey

Be sure to make time to stop by the My Time Made Easy DESIGNER'S GALLERY too for bunches of delicious inspiration from all the shop designers!

I'll be back again tomorrow to share another project I created with *new* goodies from the shop ... see you then!

Hugs!

xoxoxo

Embrace happiness ... Flourishes!

Hi crafty friends!  I'm popping in today to share one final card I recently created for my 5th Guest Designer week at Flourishes!  This week's challenge is 'It's All In A Date' -- we're asked to create a card or project featuring two elements listed beside your birth month!

 

 

My birthday is in August, so I used bow and machine stitching on my card!!

 

I added two lovely Cream Leaf Pins to my floral nosegay along with glittered leaves and button twine.  A paper doilie was added along with Vintage Winter White and Mint Green Tea seam binding, a snipett of lace trim and three little pearls.

 

 

The banners were stamped using the Birthday Pennants stamp set and then I stamped a sentiment from the Berry Sweet set inside one of the banners.

Thank you to the sweet gals over at the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday challenge DT for inviting me to create with them this month ... I had a blast and I hope you got some inspiration from my projects!

Thank you for visiting and leaving sweet comments!
Hugs!
xoxoxo