Friday, October 31, 2014

Trick Or Treat!

Hello and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!! Here's one last Halloween card for this year. Sigh. I used the Pumpkin House Die from PeachyKeenStamps. The adorable face is from the Squee Face Assortment by PeachyKeeenStamps
The greeting is from the Fall Face Parts Medium set by PeachyKeenStamps. And to make it extra cute, it's on a WOBBLE, so it wiggles. :) 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 
Have fun, and be safe...and stuff yourself to the gills with candy! 

♥ Nikki ♥ 


Wednesday, October 29, 2014

MCT Inspiration Wednesday

Hello! It's Inspiration Wednesday at MyCreativeTime. My best friend since we were knee high to a grasshopper just had a baby girl on Monday! I've already made her a card, but I was inspired to make one for her parents. Grandparents deserve a card for all the spoiling they're gonna do! ;) I cut out my panel with the Stitched Rectangular Frames and More Dies
I used the tall font in the Alpha Pack to make my custom greeting. I used some K and Company patterned paper that I've had forever. For a simple embellishment, I cut out a little elephant from one of the patterns in the collections. I added a little wink of stella to her. I really like the simple modern feel to this card. :) 

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more creations. 

♥ Nikki ♥


Tuesday, October 28, 2014

If a zombie chases us...

Hello! Sooooo I was playing around in Cricut Craft Room and found that I had an image set called Zombies. I never bought it, so I guess it was free? Yay! So I cut this cool guy out at 4.75 inches. I gave him the perfect face from the Zombie Face Assortment by PeachyKeenStamps. Sorry that the color is so off in these pics. Guess my camera doesn't like neon? ;) I used neon green Hero Arts ink for the hair and grass...and neon purple for the pants. I added wink of stella to his hair.  I white heat embossed the spider from the August 2014 set by PeachyKeenStamps on his shirt. 
I stamped the Cartoon Cloud Background by MyCreativeTime with soft granite Hero Arts shadow ink. I added glossy accents to the ax and his eyes. The greeting is from the Halloween Sentiments and Label set by PeachyKeenStamps...and continues on the inside...

I hope your week is off to a great start!

♥ Nikki ♥ 



Sunday, October 26, 2014

Creeping by to say hi

Hiya! Happy Walking Dead day. :) I had some more fun playing with my Cricut. I cut this cute spider witch from the Create A Critter 2 cartridge. I gave her a face from the new Squee Face Assortment from PeachyKeenStamps. If you have either of the Create A Critter cartridges, you should get these faces! They go perfectly with them! :) 
I stamped the PeachyKeenStamps Candy Stripe Background {on sale for only $7.99!} with soft purple shadow ink to match the band on the hat. I stamped the greeting from the Trick Or Treat set by MyCreativeTime. I white stitched everything with my favorite white gel pen. And to make it more fun, the spider is on a WOBBLE so it wiggles. :)

♥ Nikki ♥

SALE ALERTS!

Use code SAVE25 at PeachyKeenStamps for 25% off!

Use code OCT2014 for 20% off at MyCreativeTime

Saturday, October 25, 2014

You're A Wicked Good Friend

If you're looking for the MyCreativeTime Blog Hop, click HERE

Hello! Happy Saturday to you! I had a little fun playing with my Cricut. :) I cut this cute pumpkin witch from the Create A Critter 2 cartridge. I hid the face in Cricut Craft Room so I could add a PeachyKeenStamps face. I used the new Squee Face Assortment and the new Fall Face Parts Medium set to add the little tooth. I masked off the bottom of the tooth to make it shorter to fit in the mouth. Eek! So cute! :) 
I white heat embossed the greeting from the Trick Or Treat set by MyCreativeTime. The witchy pumpkin is on a WOBBLE so it wiggles. :) 

I hope you're having a great weekend!

♥ Nikki ♥

SALE ALERT!!!!
Use promo code SAVE25 at PeachyKeenStamps for 25% off!!! 

ANOTHER SALE ALERT. hehe
Use promo code OCT2014 for 20% off at MyCreativeTime




Friday, October 24, 2014

MCT 37th Edition Release Blog Hop

Hello! You should have come from Shar's Blog, if not, head HERE to start at the beginning. For my card I have used the fabulous new Boughs Of Holly set. I turned the "boughs" in the set into feathers. :) Here's how I did it...I inked up the stamp with worn lipstick distress ink. I then pounced on spiced marmalade and picked raspberry distress markers. I then spritzed the stamp 3 times from a foot away. Then stamped it on to water color paper. Then I used a brush to swish the color around. To finish, I used the end of my paint brush to drag color up from the bottom to make the "stem/vein/i dunno". HA! I then used the coordinating dies in the new Boughs Of Holly set to cut them out. 
I used the "happy" die, also from the Boughs Of Holly set. I cut it out 5 times and glued them together. I used tarnished brass distress stain to color it. I also used that distress stain to stamp "birthday", which is also in the Boughs Of Holly set. I used the Bunch Of Fun Circles Dies for my shaker window. Phew...So, do you think my "feathers" look like feathers? :)

Have fun hoppin'! Your next stop is MICIA

                                                                     "FREEBIE STAMP"

****UPDATE ON FREEBIE STAMP SET!!!!!****
Hello my sweet friends! Okay, the first 150 shoppers have already come through! For those invoice numbers 13533 thru 13683, you are the LUCKY ones that will be getting this ADORABLE "Christmas Doggy" in your pkgs! If you missed out on this cutie patootie FREEBIE, it is available for purchase here: http://shop.my-creative-time.com/New-Release_c40.htm
***BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY***
For our blog hop giveaway, Emma is giving away a $50 gift card to the "My Creative Time" store to ONE LUCKY winner! ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the better chance you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner! 
***SALE ALERT***
ALSO, DON'T FORGET our sale starts RIGHT NOW! Use the code: OCT2014 to receive 20% off your entire purchase! This sale applies to "IN-STOCK" items ONLY. This sale will end on Friday, October 31, 2014 @midnight PST. 

In case you get lost...
BLOG HOP LINE UP
Nikki - http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com --- You are here 




Thursday, October 23, 2014

MCT Sneaks Day 4

It's day 4 of sneaks for MyCreativeTime and today we are sneaking a new set called Oh Deer. For my card I used a sweet deer die from the Oh Deer set to die cut my circle from the Bunch Of Fun Circles Dies. The circle is splattered with picked raspberry and spiced marmalade distress inks. Oh, and some gold lame Color Shine spray too. I used the Grainy Wood Background and gold heat embossed it. I also gold embossed the greeting from the new Oh Deer set. This was really hard to get a photo of, it looks better in real life. :) 

Pop over to MyCreativeTime for more sneaks. 

♥ Nikki ♥

***Sneak Peek giveaway!***
We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday & the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday in her video!
ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the better chance you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner! 
For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime!
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE & let's start spreading the word!;)
 


Wednesday, October 22, 2014

MCT Sneaks day 3

Hello! It's day 3 of sneaks for MyCreativeTime. Today we are sneaking a new set called Winter Cheer. I stamped and gold heat embossed the mittens from the set. I water colored them with picked raspberry and spiced marmalade distress inks. I then cut them out with the matching dies in the Winter Cheer set. LOVE LOVE LOVE this new style of die that allows you to cut after stamping! Makes it so much easier! :) 
I used the same inks and some gold lame Color Shine spray to make my splatters. I used the Bunch Of Fun Circles Dies for the circles. I added a greeting from the set on the inside. {forgot a pic} 

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more sneaks!

♥ Nikki ♥

***Sneak Peek giveaway!***
We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday & the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday in her video!
ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the better chance you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner! 
For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime!
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE & let's start spreading the word!;)
 


Tuesday, October 21, 2014

MCT Sneaks Day 2

Hiya! It's day 2 of sneaks for MyCreativeTime. Today we are sneaking a new set called Boughs Of Holly. I made my card base and layer with the Bunch Of Fun Circles Dies. I stamped and white heat embossed the greeting from Boughs Of Holly on the Fancy Frame
I die cut the holly and berries with the new Boughs Of Holly set from December Documented patterned paper by Simple Stories. I added wink of stella and glossy accents to the berries. Finished it off with some twine.

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more sneaks. 

♥Nikki ♥

***Sneak Peek giveaway!***
We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday & the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday in her video!
ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the better chance you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner! 
For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime!
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE & let's start spreading the word!;)
 


Monday, October 20, 2014

MCT Sneaks Day 1

Hello! It's day 1 of sneaks for MyCreativeTime. Today we are sneaking 2 new sets...Whimsical Trees and Seasonal Greetings. I've used both sets on this sympathy card. I stamped and gold embossed the trees from Whimsical Trees on patterned paper from the Indian Summer collection by Basic Grey {OLD lol}. I also gold heat embossed the greeting from Seasonal Greetings. Finished it off with some gold sequins. 

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more sneaks!

♥ Nikki ♥

***Sneak Peek giveaway!***
We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday & the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday in her video!
ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the better chance you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner! 
For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime!
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE & let's start spreading the word!;)

Thursday, October 16, 2014

MCT Thrifty Thursday

Hi! It's Thrifty Thursday at MyCreativeTime. My card today uses the alternate background I made for THIS card. And sticking with the thrifty-ness...I also recycled my design from that card. {I just flipped it} On with the deets... I stamped the background with the grid from the Get Schooled set with soft granite shadow ink. I stamped over that with the stars from the Trick Or Treat set with neon orange Hero Arts ink. I used the same inks to stamp the chevrons with the Build A Chevy set and cut it out with the Bunch Of Fun Circles dies. 
I made the sunglasses with the die from the What's Growing On set. I cut it out 5 times and glued them together. I made "glass" part by coloring the back of vellum with a black marker. It's looks cool in real life. The greeting is from the Treasured Moments set. I finished it off with sequins. 

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more creations. 

♥ Nikki ♥

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Happy birthday, Monster! :)

Hello! Today I played with brand spankin' new PeachyKeen goodness! :) I used my silhouette to cut out the new Blue Monster Peachy Pieces. I cut him out in white, and inked him up with tumbled glass, broken china, salty ocean, and chipped sapphire distress inks. I used antique linen distress ink for his arms and legs. The adorable face is from the new Squee Face Assortment. So cute! I ♥ him! 
I stamped my sky with the fabulous Cloudy Day Background from PeachyKeenStamps with soft pool Hero Arts shadow ink. I free hand cut the hill and inked it with lime green shadow ink. I combined 2 sets to make the greeting. I used the Sentiments For September 2014 set for the "happy birthday"...and the "monster!" is from the August 2014 set. 

Here is the sale info for this release from PeachyKeenStamps. Happy shopping! :)

We are happy to announce our OCTOBER 15th 2014 release will be available today!
OCTOBER 15th 9:00 AM CST through NOV 1st 12:00 AM CST!
In order for you to SAVE 25% on the new releases and on anything else you may have on your wish list:
  • USE Promo Code SAVE25
  • Minimum Purchase is $5.00
For anyone that purchases the ENTIRE RELEASE BUNDLE of STAMPS and SVGS (within the sale dates 10-15 through 10-31):
  • You will be entered to WIN one of three $75.00 Gift Certificates (Drawing will take place on NOVEMBER 3rd)
  • You will also find a FREE SVG when you purchase the BUNDLE.
  • YOU WILL SAVE AN ADDITIONAL percentage off The Entire Bundle will be marked at 10% off RETAIL, then with the above PROMO CODE, you will save the initial 25% off!




Tuesday, October 14, 2014

MCT Tag It Tuesday

Hello! It's Tag It Tuesday at MyCreativeTime. Today we have the above photo and color combo for inspiration. As usual, I've put my tag on a card. :) Here it is...
Bright enough for ya? :) I started by making my background. I made it by stamping the grid pattern from the Get Schooled set with soft granite shadow ink. I stamped over that with the trio of stars from the Trick Or Treat set using lime green shadow ink. I stamped "Ride it and Fly it" repeatedly with lime green and neon orange Hero Arts inks. I then used the Stitched Round Tab, Arrow, And Tag Die to cut it out.
I stamped the "if the broom fits" from the Trick Or Treat set with charcoal shadow ink. I used the circle from the Bunch Of Fun Circles Dies. The neon orange strip is a tag cut in half from the Tag Layers dies {inked with neon orange ink}. And the broom is from the Wicked Fun Dies. To finish it off, I added wink of stella to the broom...and of course, some sequins. :)

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more creations. 

♥ Nikki ♥




Monday, October 13, 2014

MCT Made In Minutes

Hello. It's Made In Minutes Monday at MyCreativeTime. I made this card for Emma's sister who lost her sweet dog Raider last week. :( Breaks my heart to hear of someone losing a furry baby. 
I made the card base and layer with the Stitched Rectangular Frames And More dies. I die cut the window for the sequins with the Live Love Bark set. 
I stamped the name on the banner from the Stitched Vintage Label Dies using the Alpha Pack

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more creations. 

♥ Nikki ♥ 

p.s. The most time consuming part about this card was gluing down the sequins. You could make it much faster by substituting some pretty patterned paper instead. :)

Friday, October 10, 2014

I baked you a cake...and SALE info :)

Hello! Happy Friday to ya! :) For my card today I used my cricut. GASP! LOL. I cut the raccoon using the Live Simply Cricut Cartridge. He is cut at 2.5 inches. His adorable face is from the Raccoon Face And Head Assortment by PeachyKeenStamps. BTW it's on SALE! :) His sweet party hat is from the Elephant Parade set by PeachyKeenStamps
I made the card base and layer with the Stitched Rectangular Frames And More die set by MyCreativeTime. I used the Stitched Grass Die also by MyCreativeTime. I used the Speech Bubble Sentiments set for the speech bubble die. I stamped the greeting from the fabulous Sentiments For September 2014 set by PeachyKeenStamps in the speech bubble....and the continuation of the greeting on the inside....
Love that set! Gotta love a funny greeting! :)

Have a FABULOUS weekend...why not do a little PEACHYKEENSTAMPS SALE shopping???!!! ;)

It's a SUPER SAVER WEEKEND 
Thursday, OCTOBER 9th starting at 6pm CST 
through 6pm on October 12th CST
 
                         
SAVE 20% with promo code: FALL20
   This is good through Sunday, October 12 6pm CST


BUY TWO FACE ASSORTMENTS ... get one FREE

*Note: Please leave your choice(s) in the comments section at checkout.  




Thursday, October 9, 2014

MCT Designer Challenge


Hello! It's time for another Designer Challenge at MyCreativeTime! This time you can use either the photo above or the sketch below {or both!} as your inspiration. :)


I chose to use the photo inspiration. Here is my card...


I used the Rectangular Stitched Frames And More set for my card base and layer. I made the circle for my moon with the Bunch Of Fun Circles Dies. Then my favorite part, gluing the sequins. :)


The bats and the greeting are from the Wicked Fun Dies set. I added wink of stella glitter pen to the bats, and then coated them with glossy accents. 

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more and to play along!

♥ Nikki ♥





Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Inspiration Wednesday

Hiya! It's Inspiration Wednesday at MyCreativeTime. I have no picture of what inspired this card, because there isn't one. LOL. I had the news on and they said, "It's a vicious cycle."...and BAM! This card just popped into my head. :) I die cut the bicycle from the Way To Go set. I cut it from the white panel again and then inlaid all the bits and pieces back in. This is a really cool look in real life. 
I made the sentiment with the Alpha Pack. I kept this totally simple, and I think it's pretty darn funny. Hardy har har. 

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more creations. 

♥ Nikki ♥


Tuesday, October 7, 2014

MCT Die of the Month


Hello! Today we have the above photo/color palette to use as inspiration. Also, we'll be using the Stitched Restroom Peeps dies because they are the Die Of The Month at MyCreativeTime. Here's my card...
I used the 3 Stitched Stars dies. I stamped "No Way" from the Things I Love set. I stamped the "18" using the fabulous Alpha Pack. I stamped "dude"with the Label Font set on the banner from the Vintage Stitched Labels die. 
I added glossy accents to the Stitched Restroom Peeps dude, and added sequins. The patterned papers are from the Hey Boy collection by Basic Grey. 

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more creations. 

♥ Nikki ♥

 "BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND"  My Favorite Stamp/die of the month! Today we are featuring one of our FAVORITE dies "Stitched Restroom Peeps!"  We are featuring this set here today! If you have been waiting to get this set, you can do so now HERE at a sale price! Yep, this set will be on sale for the entire month of October! The sale will end on Oct 31st @ 12:00am PST!  

p.s. Forgot to mention that I used soft granite and charcoal Hero Arts shadow inks for my stamping. 

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Happy World Card Making Day...again! ;)

Hello again! :) As promised, here is the other card I made today. I used the same Nob Hill papers on this card, but this card is girly. I kept this really simple because I love that patterned paper. So pretty on its own. I did add clear wink of stella glitter pen to the flowers and and buds, but it doesn't show up in the pic. I white heat embossed the greeting from the Fun Variety On The Inside And Out set by MyCreativeTime.

In addition to enjoying card making today, I've also had my own backyard air show with the Blue Angels! :) There is an air show going on here at MCAS Miramar this weekend, but I can just look from my back yard. :) 

HAPPY WEEKEND TO YOU!