I {Heart} Monday!

And how could I not?! With so many fun Valentine's challenges going on right now, I'm spinning with ideas for the upcoming holiday! I must first thank a newfound blogging buddy, Sunshine HoneyBee, who I visited last week after seeing here super cute Valentine treat holder. She shared a whole bunch of current blog challenges including links and I was so inspired by her that I joined in a couple of them too. So, thank you Sunshine HoneyBee!!! You have certainly brightened my crafting world!
Now onto my projects and the challenges I made them for! First is my child's Valentine using Red/White/Pink color combo and any Cricut cartridge. This is for the Cooking With Cricut Challenge #71 at Melinda's Paper Crafting World.

Cricut cartridge "Once Upon A Princess" (cupcake), Stamp sentiment MCT, patterned paper from DCWV "Sweet Shoppe", Cuttlebug embossing folders Divine Swirls and Swiss Dots

Next is my entry for the A Muse Studio Challenge Blog, Valentine Treat/Holders! I don't yet own any A Muse products, but they are so super sweet over there, everyone is welcome to play! I think I see adding some A Muse products to my crafting collection in the very near future!

 Bubblegum Treat Holder Die, Stitched Heart Die and sentiment from MCT, Cricut cartridge "Paisley" (cherries)

Thanks so much for stopping by today! There's still plenty of time to join in the 2 challenges above, just click on the links if you want to play and don't forget to let me know if you do so I can visit your blog and see your super sweet creations!!!

3-D Wednesday with My Creative Time

Hi friends, welcome to another 3-D Wednesday with My Creative Time! Today I'm sharing my latest addition, MCT's Bubblegum Treat Box Die and let me just tell you, this die is to die for!!! I'm in love with it for too many reasons to name, but trust me--it's worth its weight in gold, my friends!
Look, I only used 1 piece of patterned paper for the box and 2 bits of ribbon to secure!! Seriously, it doesn't get any easier than this!!! I paired my treat boxes below with another fabulous die and stamp from 100% Sweetness (heart die and "love" sentiment)

Thanks for visitng my blog today and feel free to leave a comment on this post or the one before it if you would like to be including in tonights random drawing for the goodies I'm giving away (see post before this one for pic of the giveaway!) And be sure to visit more My Creative Time Design Team Members blogs to see all the fantastic 3-D inspiration they have for us today!!! It's AWESOME!

I Have My Internet Back!! + LOVE Is In The Air! + A GIVEWAY = A Very Blessed Day!!!

Happy Sunday my creative friends! Today is such a wonderful day for so many reasons and topping the list is my internet has finally been restored, whoo HOOO!!! The Seattle area was hit with the worst storm I can recall since moving here in 1998 and it put us completely out of commission for the past 72 hours which is why I have a lot to share with you today!
Unfortunately I wasn't able to share my project for Emma's January Release & MY CREATIVE TIME Blog Hop last Friday because my power was out and UGH... what a depressing day that was!! I'm excited to be able to share it with you now, however and I hope you enjoy it!

Presenting MCT's newest and most fabulous die to date...........

BUBBLEGUM TREAT BOX DIE

 The bubblegum treat box die makes for fantastic wedding party favor boxes! Just one of so many endless ways to use this die--I love it!!! The box is super simple to put together too! I decorated the front using other MCT's sets including: More Gift Card Sentiments "Thank You", Teeny Tag Greetings w/ tag die "Mr. & Mrs." and hearts from 100% Sweetness.

'Next up 2 Valentine cards made with more MCT sweetness! 

 Above: "Happy Heart Day" sentiment from 100% Sweetness; Below: LOVE from 100% Sweetness, Script Type Background, Polka dots from Build A Banner Kit, X Large Label Die and Scalloped Circle Die.

I promised to have my own little giveaway early in the week to celebrate Emma's January Stamp Release..... before Seattle Snowpocalypse 2012 hit lol :) So without further ado, here is what's up for grabs!!! Just a lil array of fun goodies including: Debbie Mumm designer patterned paper, 2 pks chipboard, 1 pkg Rain Dots, 1 pkg multi-colored brights mini-brads, and 1 pkg fabric flowers! Just leave me a comment for your chance to win this fun stuff, perfect for your Spring crafting, which is right around the corner! I will pick a winner on Wednesday, January 25th! I know how very blessed I am to be part of the My Creative Time design team and without Emma, most of you wouldn't even know who I am or how much I adore sharing my projects with you and being so inspired by you all through our crafty blogging. Thank you for giving my the opportunity to be a small part of this wonderful world, my friends! It fills my heart with gratitude and joy. XOXO